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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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I stop eating my muffin and look at Nic, my face blank of emotion. ”I hate you,” I declare and return to eating my muffin. He wasn’t wrong. I had pretty well-used everything in a museum, but the history was interesting. I didn’t know everything about every part of the world. That was Caden’s kink, not mine.

I pick up my tea and sip it, ignoring Nic’s arm and hand on the console while I eat my muffin happily.

”Of course I Googled,” I say and list off several areas I had flagged as interesting.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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I smile happily, bobbing my head from side to side like I’m listening to music. I pop a piece of muffin into my mouth and glance over at Nic when I see his hand reach out in the periphery of my image.

I sort of stare at him and his arm while Nic reverses. I swallow my muffin piece and look out the window to think about something else. Was I seriously just turned on by this man reversing? Why!!?

”What do you want to do first when we get to Cary? Do you want to go to one of those museums or for a walk outside?” I ask, making conversation to distract myself.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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I smile when I feel Nic smile. We kiss for a minute longer before I pull back. I sit in my seat, getting comfortable and buckle up.

”Thank you for the tea,” I say and start to break apart my muffin. I look over at Nic and grin happily.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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I get into the passenger seat and inhale the scent of my tea while I watch Nic walk around and get in on the driver’s side. Part of me wonders if he’s trying to be on his best behaviour or impress me because of my friends.

I didn’t anticipate him to be a nervous person, but maybe there is something he’s unsure of. There’s Caden, who was born in a different time and can be intimidating. Then Avery, who is more modern than the others but still older and intimidating in his own way. Then there’s Nero. Who I don’t see as strictly intimidating, but they are eccentric. I don’t keep normal company, and that can be difficult to navigate, but Nic was doing well despite it all.

I set my tea down, and before Nic puts the vehicle in gear. I lean over the centre console and turn his face so I can kiss him properly.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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I smile as he beats me to the cashier to pay for our drinks. I go to take mine from him and raise an eyebrow. ”Oh? Do you… And why do you think that?” I ask.

Ω Heroes of Olympus: The Next Age of Heroes Ω Officially Done

Ezekiel Kel

Location: Lotus Hotel Basement – Las Vegas
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Nancy’s cry after the doors vanished was worse than any of her sonic screams. Ezekiel winced, glancing down and away from his half-sister. He didn’t know how to help this one. He didn’t know what he could offer her. Ezekiel listened as their aunt made a promise on the river Styx to Nancy. He looked over at his aunt, shocked and awed.

Janelle’s information was vague but helpful, Zeke supposed. She said they would find the doors, but there was no information on how or when. That left him feeling lost and in a sort of limbo. What was there to do now? Where did they even start, or where did they go? Ezekiel hated feeling this helpless. He hated feeling this lost.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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I laugh and turn back around to avoid looking at his lips as well and to prevent him from seeing my slight blush. ”Well maybe. Sort of depends, I guess,” I say.

I walk up to the counter and order my tea along with a muffin to snack on for the remainder of the drive.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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I look up, tilting my head slightly to see Nic, but I can’t move much since he’s using me as a chin rest. I smile and roll my eyes before looking back at the menu. I look over and decide on an oolong tea with sunflower, amaranth, cornflower and calendula.

”How bad is your lactose?” I ask, turning around to face Nic. ”Like if I were to put regular milk in mine and then kiss you after drinking it, would you die?” I ask dramatically.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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I laugh and nod. ”You could say that. I always need to stop and get a drink if I'm out and about. I don't know, it's compulsive at this point.” I take Nic's hand and slide out of the vehicle.

I open up the door and walk inside with him. ”Oh, depends on the day I suppose. I like all tea and trying new teas,” I say. I glance over the menu that sits above the counter and look at Nic. ”How about you?”

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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I glance at the cafe and smile. ”I had something but I wouldn't say no to a tea,” I say honestly. I always had to have some sort of drink when I was out and about. It made no sense and it was a financial problem, but it made me happy.