Donut Look Now

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
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I blink in surprise about to argue about who the tomato is, before she stands on her tiptoes to kiss me. “We can’t both be tomatoes.” I mumble against her lips. Not needing any further direction though, I place my hands on her waist, pulling Cass closer as I kiss her back.

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Nero

Location: Osiris Oasis - Chicago, IL
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I giggle and reach up to pat Caden’s cheek again. “Ja.” Saying it in the same tone as I would ‘duh’ I finish my drink and set it down. I hold my hands up and make a ‘OOoooOoo’ noise.

“Ich soll alle Monster sehen, die normalerweise für Menschen unsichtbar sind, aber natürlich kann ich nur tote Menschen sehen. Scheiß auf Luzifer.” I pout, grabbing the next glass.

Translations

Yes // I’m supposed to see any monsters that are normally invisible to humans but of course I can only see dead humans. Fuck Lucifer

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

Location: Osiris Oasis - Chicago, IL
Skills: Charm

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I notice the subtle signal, but the other wolf is going to push Avery over the edge. Fighting to stop myself from clenching my jaw and telling the asshole to get lost. I place a hand on the werewolf’s shoulder and lean close to his ear. “I’m thirsty, will you grab me a cosmo, pretty please?” I use just a little bit of Charm to help convince him. He scoffs at Avery before heading over to the bar.

”Werewolves, am I right?” I say with a trill of laughter, clearing the tension left in the air. I finish off my scotch and look to Avery. “What’s your name, handsome” I play at checking him out, looking him up and down, before I fan myself as if I’m hot, but it’s a signal to Avery. Calm down.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
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I laugh, my ears turning red at Cass’ compliment before catching the obvious look she was giving me about Nero. “I’m starting to see that they’re not as bad as I thought they were.” I admit, watching Cass. Her next comment makes me fully blush, my whole face growing warm.

“I think the only person I need permission from is you, but I can still ask him if you want.” I awkwardly rub the back of my neck.

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Nero

Location: Osiris Oasis - Chicago, IL
Skills: Astral Perception

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I beam up at Caden “Perfekt. Wie Sie!” I boop Caden’s nose with a giggle.

He starts to whisper in my ear and I wiggle in my seat, scrunching up. ”Du kitzelst mich, wenn du das machst.” I tell him accusingly before I process his question.

“Die Sicherheit hat es in sich.” I start before I take another look around, trying not to giggle from Caden being in close vicinity to my neck. I tilt my head as I think, not purposely meaning to give Caden more free real estate of my neck. “Ich glaube, ich sehe eines der Opfer als Geist herumhängen.” I finally say, watching the ghost just drift about from group to group.

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Perfect. Just like you // You make me tickle when you do that // Security is handsy // I think I see one of the victims as a ghost hanging about

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

Location: Osiris Oasis - Chicago, IL
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I tilt my head and try to keep the smirk off my face as Avery approaches. “Hello dear, who might you be?” I say, cutting off one of the suitors who had been talking. The werewolf emits a low growl in Avery’s direction. I wave him off with my hand.

”Relax darling, there’s plenty of me to go around.” And I don’t want to be in the middle of a fight right now, I think to myself, keeping my face pleasant even though I wanted to growl myself.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
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“Oh so they’re a thing then?” I ask as Cass refuses to stay still. It probably shouldn’t surprise me, but it’s strange still. “And I was just going to text him, but I’m fine with whatever you think works best.” She walks into the back, asking if I want some tea.

I chuckle a bit. “I’d love some.” I say as I follow her. “Is there anything I can help with? Watching you run around makes me feel lazy.”

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Nero

Location: Osiris Oasis - Chicago, IL
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I perk up when Caden joins me, four shots and two rums later. I’m in a very good space, feeling floaty like a cloud. I lean back into his arm and smile up at him, holding his cheek. ”Du bist so hübsch. So hübsch.” I slur in a very thick German accent while I try to pet Caden’s cheek.

“Wie konnte ich nur so viel Glück haben?” I start feeling myself sober up so I steal my drink back from Caden. “Warum muss es so schwer sein, betrunken zu bleiben?” I say with a pout.

Translations

You’re so pretty. So pretty // How’d I get so lucky // Why does it have to be so hard to stay drunk

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

Location: Osiris Oasis - Chicago, IL
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It doesn’t long before I had a little group around me and I didn’t even have to use Charm on any of them. So far, anyone who’s noticed my perfume has tried to keep their face from grimacing rather than recognition. “You’ll have to excuse me a moment, darlings.” I say with a wink before I head to the bar and get myself a scotch. I remind myself to nurse the drink so that I don’t lose myself to alcohol and try showing off my powers again.

I head to a new corner of the club, joining a different group of people and easily falling into their conversation. A lot of them ask about my sleeve on my right arm, but I steer the conversation away easily. I don’t know if Caden wants people to know what I am right away or not.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
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I show Cass a toothy grin, dimples surely showing. “Let them talk.” I throw a wink at her. A part of me hopes that word does spread that we’re an item. It’s partially primal instinct of claiming Cass as mine, but mostly I just want to announce to the world how happy I am.

“Should I ask Caden for the car since I’ll be the one driving?” I realize I don’t have his number and probably should get it sooner than later.

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Nero

Location: Osiris Oasis - Chicago, IL
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I stick to Caden after security, not enjoying the extra attention they seemed to give me. It makes my stomach churn a little and a repressed memory tries to resurface. So when we finally enter the club, I go straight for the bar and order shots of vodka and Red Bull, downing four of them before I take a seat and survey the club. It’s fascinating to see so many supernatural beings in one place and just being themselves.

I watch tension build between Avery and a small group, but Caden is there before I even need to do anything. Feeling the tiniest bit tipsy, I order a rum and coke to sip.

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

Location: Osiris Oasis - Chicago, IL
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I count to five hundred before I finally leave to go to the club. Some time to myself was a nice way to reset and calm down. “Caden, Caden, Caden we go.” I mumble to myself before I crack my neck and head inside. Security is a little handsy, but I pretend that I like the attention, flashing a charming smile and wink before heading into the club.

I can see Caden and Avery first - their height drawing my attention immediately. I flit a glance to the bar and find Nero there nursing a drink. She looks adorable holding the whiskey tumblr with both hands.

It’s not even a minute before I’m approached and I channel my best Caden impersonation, throwing a little flirty look to the vampire next to me.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
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I watch Cass with wonder as she works. “Would you like to do something else?” I ask, pulling my phone back out and googling things to do in Cary.

“It looks like there’s a movie theater in the same town as Jerry’s. Also lots of arts centers… We could make a day out of it if you’d like.” I say with a smile, looking back up to watch Cass again.

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Nero

Location: Osiris Oasis - Chicago, IL
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“I’d like to learn it if you’d be willing to teach me.” I say to Caden as we arrive at the club. I start wiggling in excitement, very interested in how the night will go. I peer up at Caden with wide, excited eyes.

I give him a quick peck on the lips. ”Ready.” I chirp.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

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I chuckle. “I think that would be perfect.” I tell Cass with a grin. Wayland hops onto the counter and I give him some attention.

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Nero

Location: In the Car - Chicago, IL
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I nestle against Caden in the backseat, happy with the seating arrangement. “These hand signals, is it like sign language?” I ask, curious. I watch as we pull away and see Kiki make a face before spraying the perfume on herself. She gags at the smell but still makes sure she’s cloaked in the scent.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
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I smile, watching her with mild amusement. ”Next week.” I inform her. The hospital had given me two weeks off of work. I had planned on goin back early once everything had settled, but once again I find myself wanting to spend more time with Cass.

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

Location: A Block Away from Osiris - Chicago, IL
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I wave Caden off with my hand. “Okay, dad, I’ll be careful.” I say with a small smile. I know he’s just worried about me, but I can handle myself just fine, as long as I don’t overdo it with the alcohol. Or let my anger get the best of me. I glance between Caden and Avery before I finally just sigh.

“Alright, off with the lot of you. Go have some fun before I turn the club upside down.” I flash a grin.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
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”Oh no, I already decided during lunch that I’ll finally be using my PTO.” I grin crookedly at Cass. “I have a feeling you’re definitely worth it.” I lean forward just enough to kiss her nose.

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Nero

Location: Block Away from Osiris - Chicago, IL
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A delightful shiver runs up my spine from Caden’s whisper. I have to force myself to resist the urge to grab his face and kiss him deeply. “Likewise.” I chirp to him, my wiggles already taking place as we wait to go to the club.

The fox makes a face as Caden pulls out the perfume. “Urgh, that smells awful.” Kiki says in a grimace.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
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I grin sheepishly at her. “You’ve hit the nail on the head. I’ve had plenty of first dates and a handful of second dates, but…” I mirror her head tilt. “No one was really worth me putting myself first before.” It sounds a bit conceited, but I hope she understands what I mean by that.

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Nero

Location: A Block Away from Osiris - Chicago, IL
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From behind Avery’s back, I use one finger to pull my lower eyelid down and stick my tongue out at Kiki before I hop into the SUV. I kick off my shoes and socks before pulling the fishnet tights on first. Peeking out the window, I can see Caden getting out of the car, a shirt and a tie missing. He could be sculpted out of marble, he looks that good. I want to take my shirt off as well, but I also now know that Caden likes green. Plus, I didn’t need anyone noticing the back scars. I finish pulling on the black stockings over the fishnets before pulling on my socks and doc martins again.

Opening the door, I hop out and traipse over to Caden. “I definitely think I might have to bite people tonight.” I tell him with a wide grin.

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

Location: A Block Away from Osiris - Chicago, IL
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I try and ignore the little demon’s taunting face, choosing to focus on Avery instead. “And your point?” I ask him, crossing my arms as well. Caden chooses that moment to get out of his car finally.

I try not to show my agreement that the look Avery has on does make him look good. Instead, I roll my eyes and climb into the SUV just as Nero hops out. I immediately take my top off and make sure that everything is still in place with the bustier. I grab a few Bobby pins and tuck my hair into twin space buns before I place my glasses in a case and pop in some contacts. I climb back out of the SUV and use its reflection to make sure everything’s in place before I join the others.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

Location: Mystic Dreams - Chicago, IL
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I chuckle awkwardly. “I wouldn’t know - I haven’t exactly had the most experience in dating. I mean, most of the dating advice I know comes from Jane and lesbians are on an entirely different plane of existence when it comes to relationships.” They can’t tell if they’re dating and then two months in they’ll finally ask after they’ve already moved in. In fact, it’s exactly what happened with Jane and Kat.

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Nero

Location: A Block Away from Osiris - Chicago, IL
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I beam up at Avery as I get out. “The servers didn’t like that I would just eat off Caden’s plate. They kept trying to make me use a plate of my own.” I chirp to him. “And this one threw a dinner roll at my head.” I say, gesturing to Kiki as she exited the back seat.

“In my defense,” She says as she smooths down my skirt. ”She had called me a baby.”