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 Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:35 pm
Cade's eyes grew wide a the mention of the phrases. He paled then he flushed a red shade of anger. "That b*****d..." Cade got up and stormed around the room. "Forgive me Rowan..." Cade came back over to the bed and sat down. Rowan's face was tinged with red from the makeup and tears. Cade sighed as he looked down at him.
"Red was an actual color but it was skin. That...monster...had a thing for spankings. He'd beat Rowan until his backside was bright red then he'd make him parade in front of his sick friends in an outfit that would flaunt the wounds." Cade rubbed his temples. "This was before Rowan moved to this area, back when he was younger. The pretty thing was from being dolled up and then passed around a room of men like a party favor. The man would go. "Doesn't she look pretty tonight?" and they would fall onto Rowan like starving men to a meal. Then there would be the red blood on pale skin of his face or thighs and sometimes ever his back, stomach or chest. Then when they were done he say it again, 'Doesn't she look pretty?" " Cade touched Rowan's forehead. "I have no real idea what happened before he came here and Rowan will never tell me. Red alone isn't a trigger word but pretty can be. Never call Rowan pretty again after this. I don't want to take any chances." Cade looked at Rowan and could barely stop a scream of anger from coming up. "They pierced his nipples before and took pleasure in pulling....the scars are still there..." Cade got up and left the room without another word, his anger trailing behind him like a dark wind.
Lewis peaked into the room with the a bowl of water and a towel. "How is Rowan? And is Cade okay? He looked like he could spit fire."
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Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:49 pm
 Leo nodded, such treatment was common with bentiens. he himself would bear scars were it not for his body's natural healing abilities. but that had only pushed his masters to further tortures. he stroked Rowan's hair and looked at Lewis, smiling softly. "Come in, please. let's wash him off." he reached over and took the towel, dipping it into the water and starting to wash Rowan's face. "Cade is angry with the man for triggering this-" he said softly. "we-there are certain words that can e triggers for memories of past treatments. apparently 'pretty' is one of these words for rowan." he sighed and stilled his hand, looking down. "he has suffered much, Lewis. if you wish to be with him i pray you be gentle. his heart cannot take much more"
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Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:11 pm
Lewis bit his lip and looked away. "I'd wanted to show him something." Lewis stepped away from the end of the bed and then started to unbutton his shirt. "My friends said I was foolish...but Rowan told me that he was afraid that if he died....no one would remember him...soo.." Lewis pulled his shirt off and turned around. His back was covered in from his waist to his neck in the image of an angel kneeling in white with a halo of gold above red curls and soft,pouting pink lips. Wide green eyes took up the pale face and hands clutched over it's heart. Wings hung out across the male's shoulder blades, moving with him when he shifted his arms. "...I wanted to carry him with me everywhere."
Rowan's eyes were open and taking in the sight of Lewis's back. "Hehe, it's taken almost a week of work to get all the color and the lines done. It set me back a few thousand, but Rowan deserves it. The artist was more than happy to do it for my cause. and!" Lewis reached into his pocket and pulled out some folded paper. "I drew it. I drew this tattoo on paper first.. from memory... I was inspired!" Lewis unfolded the paper and smiled. The one on paper had curves and detail that the tattoo did not. Every feather had a shadow and each eyelash was filled it. Tears started running down Rowan's face. "....It's....beautiful..." Lewis blushed and looked away. "Gosh...ya really think so?" Rowan grabbed the boy's hand and pulled him down so he could lean up and kiss him. "Yes...really."
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Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:11 pm
It is beautiful, Lewis" he said softly and stood from the bed. "I'll leave you two alone" he bowed as he walked out of the room, letting Rowan and Lewis be alone. he walked downstairs to find Cade, his face a smile but inside he was crying for his friend.
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:25 pm
Lewis sank onto the bed beside Rowan and clutched his hand. "I feel as if I've known you forever now. I'm so very much in like with you." Rowan smiled and squeezed the hand back. "I feel the same way." Lewis gently pulled Rowan into his lap and they sat there, wrapped around each other for a while.
Cade caught Leo as he was coming downstairs and sighed. "You've seen ghosts haven't you?" Cade pulled Leo aside and gave the male a tight hug. "You should feel blessed that you get to walk away from this life. You get to step into the shoes of a princess and remove yourself from all of this horror. The underbelly of this city is darker than that man's soul and the scars he left on Rowan's mind and body will never heal." Cade knelt down before Leo and looked him dead into his eyes. "Listen to me and hear me well. You cannot save everyone. You will kill yourself trying to save every sad soul who passes your way. You have a man who has his own pains and you must tend to him now. Rowan is stronger and Lewis came to him just in time to fill the space you will leave. I'll offer Lewis a job in a month or so and hopefully he'll take it. I don't want you to worry about us. We'll be able to survive. We'll spend more time worrying for you." Cade smiled and gave Leo another tight hug before sending him back out into the crowd.
The people in the bar looked to Leo and applauded him. Julis staggered over to him, worry on his face. "How is Rose? Is she well? I heard her panic on the stage. Will she be okay? The patrons to this lovely place have made a great offering in tips to help Rose get whatever help she may need to get past this."
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:26 pm
Leo stared at Cade in shock and nearly broke, tears welling in his eyes. "I can feel it" he said softly, "I can feel their pain, how can i not try to help?" he shook his head and blinked away the tears before hurring back into the room. once more his face was it's placid happy expression of perfection. he smiled and bowed to the men in the bar in thanks, but placed a hand on Julis' shoulder. "Rose will be fine. her very close friend Lewis is with her and calming her down right now. i'll be sure to thank everyone here for their generosity." he kissed the other's on the cheeck, "I'm sorry" he whispered. "I'm so sorry that i cannot help you" he stepped away and was smiling once more. "Would you like a drink or something?" ((we can time skip anytime you want to))
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:37 am
Julis's face flushed as he was kissed. He smiled softly as Leo past him. He just shook his head. He took his cane and went back to his escort and they left the shop. Cade nodded to the pair as they left.
Cade watched Leo for a bit to make sure he was okay. He knew the male wasn't, but he couldn't just pull her away.
The night went on and everyone cleared out. Cade wished the last few staggering me well, and locked the shop doors. Mama Cleo was helping put away the left over goods and count up the cash. Cade went out to help wipe up the tables. Cade grabbed Leo's hand and took the rag from it. "Go. Go upstairs and get some rest. The rest of your life begins tomorrow. You might not get any sleep for a long time." Cade patted Leo's shoulder gently then took his place cleaning up.
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:01 pm
Leo made it through the night somehow. he was cleaning when Cade told him to go to bed and rest, but Rawn and Lewis were still in the room they shared. he nodded all the same and went upstairs. he slipped up to the roof and sat down, looking out over the town. he pulled his knees up to his chin and wrapped his arms around them as he watched city at night. "Tomorrow, huh?" he felt a fluytter of fear in his stomach, but closed his eyes. "it will be alright, it can't be any worse than before." ((time skip to morning?))
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:53 pm
Lewis slipped out onto the roof and stared out toward the sea. He pulled a cigarette and lit it up. The thin trail of smoke drifted away and he sighed. He didn't see Leo on the side of the roof until he started to sit. The male jumped then sighed. "Scared me to death, Eva." Lewis inhaled another slow drag of his cigarette then blew it out into the air. "Rowan went to sleep." He ran his fingers through his hair, shyly. "Look...I'm really sorry about holding up your room...I just sat down and held him for a bit then things...happened." Lewis shook his head. "Rowan is wrapped in a blanket on the bed. We moved to the floor before things got serious to spare the bed, but the blanket wasn't as lucky. Pardon me for that...that was all my fault, but Rowan will tell you otherwise. I just wanted...for a second for him to feel...normal..."Lewis inhaled more smoke then forced it out. He quickly put out the little flame and jammed his hands into his pockets. "I just don't know what I can do for him." He shook his head and went back to the door down from the roof. "The door is open. Night." Lewis quickly stepped through the door and was gone.
((time skip before after or in the middle of ur post))
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:20 pm
Leo smiled, "it's fine." he said softly, "even if it was only for a moment i'm sure he felt safe in your arms." he and nodded to Lewis. "I hope to see you again later" he called to the man as he left. Leo wasn't sure if he really would see Lewis again, since Lucian was coming for him in the morning and he'd spend the rest of his time in the castle. "who knows when i'll be allowed out of there again-" he said softly, looking out into the night. he stayed there a long time before he slipped into the bedroom. he lifted Rowain up onto the bed, kissing his friend's cheek and then lay beside him to get what sleep he could. ((time skip)) Leo was the first up, he hadn't been able to sleep very well, but he would be fine. he moved to get ready, dressing as he normally would for work. he looked over to Rowain and brushed the other's hair back before heading down to the kitchen to help where he could.
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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:02 am
Rowan felt Leo move and he sighed. He pulled the blanket tighter to his body, wanting the warmth to be real and not the tail end of a dream. Part of him wanted to cry, but he held that at bay. It was to be a good day because the Prince was coming to take Leo away so he can be happy. Rowan felt Leo's fingertips on his skin and he felt a tear escape. His friend was leaving and he didn't know what would become of him.
An hour or so later, Rowan came down into the kitchen, a dress of pale green hung across his body and down to his knees. Unlike normal, he was barefoot and his hair wasn't pulled back. He looked over too Leo, green eyes filled with withheld sorrow. "I...I can't get my hands to stop shaking long enough to pin my hair up...could you help me please...", Rowan whispered to his friend. He stood in the doorway, hands clasped at his lower abdomen with his eyes on the ground. "I'm sorry I kept you out of be so late last night. I didn't mean to let things get out of hand to such a degree. It was just supposed to be a little cuddle before he went home." Rowan looked up at Leo then back down. "I'm sorry...."
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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:18 pm
Leo turned to his friend and smiled warmly. he knew this was going to be hard for Rowain, and Leo wished there was something he could do, but he trusted what Cade had told him. Soon Lewis would be living here and he could keep Rowain happy. he walked over and hugged the red head close, "it's ok." he said softly, sharing his warmth and comfort with the other, "you needed to be with him in that way, and i wasn't ready to go to bed yet. Actually, i wasn't planning on going to bed at all, but your dear Lewis told me too." he smiled and pulled away, taking Rowain's hand and guiding him up the stairs to their room. Sure, he was still worried and scared about what was going to happen later that morning, but right now Rowain needed him and that was all that mattered. he sat the red head down on the small stool in front of the vanity and began to brush out his hair. without really thinking about it Leo started to sing as he gently wove Rowain's hair into an intricate briad. it curved around the front of the head, creating a sort of band that kept the rest of the hair back out of Rowain's eyes. the rest of the hair he brushed out and then teased into soft ringlets. when he finished Rowain looked beautiful. Leo smiled and kissed his friend's cheek. "How is that?"
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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:56 pm
Rowan watched as his hair was done up and he mourned the fact this would be the last time it would happen. "I wish....i wish we had more time together...or that our time didn't have to end..with such a haunting note..." Rowan span around on the stool and wrapped his arms around Leo's waist. "I really...really don't want you to go. i need someone to stay with me right now. I-I'd ask Cade to let Lewis stay here , but I'd never be able to gather that much strenght to as that of him." Rowan nuzzled his face into Leo's stomach."At least...at least promise me that you'll write. Please? Something that says I wont ever be forgotten as you start your new life?" Rowan clutched Leo's hand in his. "And that dress, that green one that you liked? You can keep that. It looked better on you anyway."
Through the open window the sound of cheers could be heard. Rowan ran to it and looked out. His eyes saw a crowd many, many blocks away throwing things into the street before a grand carriage. "He's coming Leo....The streets are already alive with his presence. It will be a while because he'll stop and let the people cheer for him. He'll bask in their glory and make himself look like an arrogant heir just to fuel the fires." Rowan turned back to Leo with tears in his eyes thought a smile was on his lips. "I've never be so happy and so sad at the same time before."
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:00 am
Leo held Rowain just as tightly. "You should still ask, the answer you recieve might suprise you." he said softly. he looked the other in the eyes and smiled, "of course i'll write. as often as possible." he promised, but at the sound of the cheers he turned white. "He's here" he said softly and met Rowian's eyes. the other might have been happy and sad, but right now Leo was just scared. he closed his eyes and took a deep breath, "Thank you, Rowain. this is for you-" he smiled and placed a long pure white feather on the desk. it almost glowed, looking as if it were made of light. "It-It is so that no matter how far apart we may be in body, a part of me will always be with you." it was a feather from his wings, he'd taken it this morning, he'd already given one to both Cade and Madam Cleo. he bowed low to his friend, "through this feather i will be able to connect with you. i will know if you are happy, sad, scared or hurt. it will help us be together." he smiled. "I'll have Lucian-sama send for the dress. Thank you, Rowain, for everything" he bowed again and moved to go down the stairs, controling his breathing. in the ktichen he met Cade and Mama Cleo's eyes for a moment before dropping them and going to work, acting as if nothing out of the ordinary was happening
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:47 am
Rowan nodded. "I'll have to try." Rowan touched the feather gently and felt a faint pulse beneath his fingertips. "I knew...you were special..the moment he brought you here. I could see it. You have this aura about you." Rowan smiled again, touching his fingertips to his eyes to curb the tears. "And how much you've changed in the short time you've been here. You've opened up so much." The tears ran down his cheeks as Leo left the room. Rowan turned to the window and looked at the parade. "You've really opened up so much. You've truly become his Lily, finally able to bloom."
Mama Cleo was whistling something and rolling out dough and sprinkling it with sugar. "Lily child! Come here and stir that sauce for me. Can't let it burn now! Got's to have those strawberry tarts ready and tasty." Cade smiled and shook his head. "Kissing up to the Prince again Mama?" Mama Cleo clucked her tongue. "Business is business, boy! If he's paying, it's good business. If he stops buy and says hello, we become the Prince's bakery of choice and it's good business. Can't let him had anything save the best quality everything!" Cade shook his head and went back to folding doughs into braids and beautifully rolled shapes. "Whatever you say Mama."
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