Donut Look Now

Chicago After Hours

Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
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I want to crack a joke, to ease the moment with some comedic relief by saying I’ll kick the shit out of anyone who says any of those things about her again, but I refrain. “A rather large range of characteristics to place on your shoulders.” I briefly wonder if my dad and I had made her feel like a savior.

“I can only guess the negative ones are from people who couldn’t accept the truth?” I wager as she keeps her back to me. I can only guess that she’s trying to keep up a strong and resilient appearance.

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Nero

Location: In the Car - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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“You’re telling me.” I say with a wry smile. Not that any of us Demons know how souls make it to Hell outside of them making a deal with us. “I mean, look at angels. They’re thought of as the holiest creatures, yet not even a few years ago they were trying to get all of mankind killed.” I, for one, was most glad that neither Michael or Lucifer were able to duke it out.

Chicago After Hours

Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
Skills:

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”Well then most people are wrong.” I say, my eyes following as she walks away and starts checking on plants. “How do ‘most people’ describe you then?” I ask, leaning down on the counter as I watch her.

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Nero

Location: In the Car - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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I put my hands up in a sort of shrug to Caden, not really sure how to put my feelings into words and not being able to try explaining it in German when Kiki can understand it. I pout and face forward, again wishing I knew another language that she did not so I could still have my private conversations with Caden.

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

Location: In the Car - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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My cool and confident facade is starting to chip away little by little. “Urgh, that would be so much easier if my mother wasn’t so much of a pain in the arse.” I groan with a sigh.

”In the lore, the blessings would stay with the humans as long as they were good and pious, but who knows what that definition would be.” I fume a little bit in my pity party before I blink and reset my attitude.

“Sorry, we aren’t here to talk about my mum.” I say with a chipper voice, trying to bring the good mood back. “How long until we’re there?” I ask of Caden.

Chicago After Hours

Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
Skills:

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A pleasant shiver runs down my back when she moves her hands to my arms. “Just stop blushing.” I say with a crooked smile. I hope she never stops blushing, though. I bend down to kiss her forehead. “Why do you have to be so stinking cute?” I ask as I pull back enough to gaze into her gorgeous blue eyes.

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Nero

Location: In the Car - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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I chew on my bottom lip. “That’s a hell of a coincidence.” I say, knowing Caden trusts Kiki and that’s the only reason I don’t have my ‘claws’ out. I glance back at Kiki again and I see her eyes darting about like she’s going over all the details in her head.

“That should not have been possible. They had a blessing of protection that warded off evil spirits.” She furrows her brow, obviously trying to figure this out. “I’d like to meet the remaining family as soon as I can - could you arrange that Caden?”

I turn to look at Caden, mixed between concern and curiosity as the plot keeps thickening.

Chicago After Hours

Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
Skills:

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I find myself smiling against her lips, happy to have her kissing me back this time. It’s what I had wanted when I kissed her at the vigil, but would have definitely been inappropriate at the time. I remember the little bit of magic she did at the service with the acorn and I deepen the kiss more before pulling away a little to look at Cass again. “My little tomato.” I tease as I cup both cheeks now and run my thumbs over her blush.

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

Location: In the Car - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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I sigh and pick some lint off of my skirt. “The family name is Wu, which is one of the most common Chinese surnames, so I’m sure it’s going to be like finding a needle in a haystack.” I let out another sigh and look out the window, but movement catches my eye. The little demon had immediately turned in her seat to look at me.

“Shouren and Lì Wu?” She asks me, eyes widely intense.

I’m taken aback. “How did you know?”

Chicago After Hours

Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
Skills:

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“I’m going to take that as a maybe.” I chuckle, shaking my head at her before I lean down and kiss her. It starts off soft as I don’t want to push anything too far or too fast. With one hand, I still hold her cheek while my other arm snakes around her waist and pulls her closer.

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Nero

Location: In the Car - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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I shake my head at Caden, choosing not to remind him yet again that I barely eat anything as it is.

”Oh, I don’t know yet. You remember the Scroll of Teikyō my dad had managed to get his hands on for me?” Kiki asks Caden, seeming pretty certain he did. “Well, I noticed a family here who received a blessing from my mother disappeared off the list about a week ago. It’s never done that before, so of course I booked a plane ticket straight away.”

I fidget in my seat, dying to ask who this mother of hers is, but biding my time.

Translations

Teikyō = Offerings

Chicago After Hours

Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
Skills:

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This makes me pause in wonder. “I just assumed he was a cuddly cat.” I squat a little to look into Wayland’s eyes and whisper a soft “Thank you.” before I straighten and grin at Cass. I manage to hop over her counter fairly easily and stand toe to toe with Cass.

“Can I kiss you? I’ve been dying to all day.” I cup her cheek, my thumb rubbing her cheek where she always blushes.

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

Location: Driving - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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I nod to Nero. “Perk of being a foxy lady.” I say to the little thing, letting my eyes shift into those of a fox before letting them go back to normal. She looks more impressed than anything and I glance at Caden to show my appreciation for his new partner. Both of us have experienced varying degrees of hostility and being a party trick by so many; this was a refreshing reaction.

With a laugh at Caden’s comment, I take his hand when offered and slide into the back easily as Nero does the same in the front seat. “Speaking of, where are we going?” I ask, as if I will actually know of anything in the area. Nero waits for Caden to get in the driver seat before she asks if they’re going to the same place as their last date.

Chicago After Hours

Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
Skills:

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I head to the other side of the counter, letting Wayland explore the treats Cass had just set out. “Thank him for what?” I ask in bemusement as I get a treat out to give to each of the cats, scratching under the chins of those who let me.

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Nero

Location: Caden’s Home - Chicago, IL
Skills:Fit

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My ears burn from both of their compliments. Kiki now nods as she listens to Caden. I still can’t quite figure out their dynamic, but I remind myself that I don’t need to for now.

“Duly noted.” She says to Caden’s advice.

We start walking after Caden looks at his watch. “Kiki, are you able to shapeshift then too?” I tilt my head, more intrigued than ever now.

Chicago After Hours

Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
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Smiling from how embarrassed Cass seems to be, I let her lead me off the bus and into her shop. “My son!” I cry out dramatically as I pick up Wayland and cuddle him. “I missed you too.” I coo to him as I give him chin scratches.

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Nero

Location: Caden’s Home - Chicago, IL
Skills:

Fit

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His grin makes me blush and wiggle a little, but Caden doesn’t let us linger in the moment. Probably a good call on his part. I’m tempted to tease him a little as he leads me out the bedroom and down the stairs. Kiki is already at the bottom of the stairs and I eye her outfit choice before standing a little taller to whisper in Caden’s ear. “Sie sieht umwerfend aus.”

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

Location: Caden’s Home - Chicago, IL
Skills:

Fit

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I grin at the two, easily hearing what Nero whispered. “Me? Have you seen yourself, darling?” I coo to them before looking at Caden. ”Caden, I have a bustier under this if that’s more appropriate for the club.” I say, not sure how much he wants me to lure others in.

Translations

She looks gorgeous

Chicago After Hours

Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Altitude Chicago Trampoline Park - Chicago, IL
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My arms automatically wrap around Cass as she falls into me. I chuckle lightly when she blushes and I start to unleash her, but one of my hands touch her cheeks where they’re flushed. “God, you’re adorable.” I tell her as I finally release her. I kind of help guide her to sit down, afraid she’ be too flustered from my comment.

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Nero

Location: Caden’s Home - Chicago, IL
Skills:

Fit

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Shaking my head, I laugh a little at how this man wants to see me be violent. We break apart to finish getting ready.I blot some deep burgundy color on my lips, letting it concentrate on the center of my lips while fading out. I grab some simple black gloves that mostly cover my palms but the back is barely obscured. I pull out a small bottle of perfume and spray it a few times in the air and walking through it, also rubbing it into my wrists and behind my ears. I pull on the doc Martins and grab the shopping bag with my stockings in it before I walk out to join Caden.

I breathe in the cologne he’s wearing and smile - it smells nice. “I like that a lot.” I say as I get closer and smell more of it. “Do I smell less like a demon? I’m hoping nobody recognizes me.” I say. That way, I can be all over Caden without it getting back to Hell.

Chicago After Hours

Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Altitude Chicago Trampoline Park - Chicago, IL
Skills:

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I nod to Cass’ question with a small smile. “I think I did, thanks to you.” It’s true - everything did cause me some heartache, because I caught myself often entranced by Cass and her laugh.

There’s only one seat left on the bus so I stand by it to hold the handle and let Cass take it for herself. The bus starts to move before we’re both fully situated.

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Nero

Location: Caden’s Home - Chicago, IL
Skills:

Fit

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I pull away after a little bit, lips feeling a little swollen now as I try to even my breathing. “If you see anyone try to manhandle me, you have my full permission to kick their ass.” I tell Caden, looking him in his eyes as I speak before I’m wiggling in excitement again. “I should finish getting ready.”