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 Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:42 pm
Xiulong looked a the one he was hugging before he watched as he moved away from him. He felt a bit cold without his warmth but he said nothing about that, instead he pushed up to his feet, stretched out all over, then smiled at his companion, "It should be alright. This early in the day there is rarely anyone about unless Master Di is planning something big that entails having everyone here." He explained, moving over to get his own clothing, rougher garments then he'd been wearing while with Qiu Shui, once more showing that things were far different in the real world. A quick trip to the bathroom and a quick change later he found himself back in his room.
He looked over at the dark haired boy for a long moment, taking in the garments he was wearing now, the same clothing he'd been wearing at the auction, then walked over to him, "I will try to figure out how we can do this again real soon Qiu Shui, I promise." He murmured, reaching out to take the other boy's hand in his, lacing their fingers together, then led him out of the room to where their breakfast would be waiting for them.
It was a light and simple meal for the two of them. Since the sun was already up that meant that Po Zei was in bed already and Qiang Di was already in the main room with Tian Mi but they had already eaten and were just chatting quietly. Both looked up and toward the pair as they came into the room. Tian Mi gave them a smile and a nod of her head, she might not like like the blue dragon but she found that she rather liked Qiu Shui. As such she would be nice... at least until he went home, then she didn't have to be nice since they would be back to training the brat.
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:55 pm
The clothes that Xiulong wore made reality finally hit Qiu Shui hard. His clothes were so well made, and designed to look desirable and elegant.. And Yet the other's were so torn, well lived in, and proof of the struggles he went through. The fingers that took his hand, he realized weren't as smooth as his own, even more proof of how hard he worked..
"I'm sure we'll find something.. I won't allow you to do all the work by yourself.." He murmured in reply, leaning in to give in a soft, tender kiss on the cheek before being led away.
The food in here, though light, smelled delicious, a smell well comparable to that of the shop's own cook. As they entered, Qiu Shui bowed low to both Qiang Di, and to Tian Mi, giving her a small smile in return. He wanted to verbally thank her, but he knew how valuable her time with her master was, just as his own was with Xiulong. He, instead, began to eat, trying to edge out each bite, just to push the separation further away, if for but a moment.
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:10 pm
Having a quiet meal with his companion even while Tian Mi was present was a nice feeling, he knew that she wasn't going to be nearly as nice when they were once more working together one on one but he would be fine with that. After all he knew it was coming and knew that she couldn't be nice forever... no matter what her name meant he knew what she was really like. Not this sweet version that she showed to their Master. Still he couldn't help but to watch them for a moment and feel the desire to be allowed to have that same closeness with Qiu Shui one day he though to himself.
He finished his meal fairly quickly, not because he was eager to be done with it so that he could take his companion back but more because he was just shoveling the food in while thinking and watching those around him. He swallowed the last bite of food before he picked up a cloth napkin, wiping his face off on it before looking over at Xiulong, "Is it good?" He asked of Qiu Shui.
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:25 pm
"Y-yes, it's very good!" His response was a squeaked one, slightly started by the other. He really wasn't expecting to be addressed while eating, that, and he didn't realize how fast the other was eating as well. He himself, was about halfway finished, but now that he had someone waiting on him, he decided it would be best if he hurried and finished eating as well.
Qiu Shui gently placed his utensils on his dish, before folding his hands in his lap, leaning against Xiulong just a bit. Perhaps staying up all night wasn't one of the best ideas he had ever had. But who could sleep when there was going to be such work to do when he was return, and on top of work.. There was the heavy heart pains that came along with leaving the dragon behind.
"I... I guess we should be going soon.. The Madame will be mad if I'm not returned before the shop begins to receive deliveries.." Yes, she would be mad. Mad at the fact that her normal receiver wasn't there doing his work.
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:33 pm
As much as he hated the idea of bring Qiu Shui back because he knew that meant having to leave him behind he gave a nod of his head. There would be the day that he would take him away from that place and never give him back... but today was not that day. Pushing up to his feet he held a hand out to Qiu Shui to help him to his feet, "We should get you back, I don't want the last moment together to be you being late getting back as that would just ruin your image of our time together." He murmured, giving his companion a smile.
Qiang Di looked the pair over before he gave a smile, "Do be careful Qiu Shui and thank you for the passed couple days for taking such good care of my little dragon. If you Madame asks tell her you were worth ever gold I spent on you." He told the boy, after all every moment he spent with Xiulong seemed only to put that much more drive into the dragon, giving him that much more potential to become a rather great warrior and lead one day. Whether or not the dragon ended up taking the boy with the amethyst eyes was beyond Qiang Di and in the long run he really didn't care... so long as he was able to feed off the desire to one day own Qiu Shui that was all that matter to him.
"Don't take to long in dropping him off, remember just as I am sure Qiu Shui will be busy today you will be as well." Both today and tonight since he had training tonight with Po Zei as well as his day time training with Tian Mi.
The bluenette nodded his head before he took Qiu Shui's hand in his, turning to lead the way out of the bathhouse and away from the two adults, steeling himself for the distasteful task that he had ahead of him.
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:43 pm
Qiu Shui silently took Xiulong's hand, lifting himself to his feet. Immediately, he was preparing himself to return to that place of women and wine. His back straightened just a bit, and he held his head in a lightly downwards position, to show that he was won who never took, only gave, and was meant to serve.
"Thank you so very much.. And thank you too, Miss Tian Mi." He said, his words formal, but completely honest, and he bowed low once more. "Please tell Po Zei thank you as well. I look forward to seeing each one of you sometime soon." Soon enough, his foot was out of the room, in to the hall, then out of the bath house, heading back towards the shop that he 'belonged'.
During the entire trip, he could not bring himself to speak a single word. Qiu Shui felt that if his mouth were to open, nothing but sobs and tears would come out. He simply squeezed the dragon's hand tighter, seeing the shop come closer and closer into view. Before he knew it, he was standing outside it, close enough to smell the perfume from inside wafting out..
"I.. I guess this is good bye..."
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:52 pm
Xiulong gave a shake of his head, "Naw, goodbye makes it sound as though we aren't going to see each other again." He told his companion, giving him a smile, gave his hand a squeeze, then lifted it up to give the back of it a kiss, "We will be seeing each other again as soon as the opportunity presents itself." He didn't want to say goodbye, he refused to say that.
"I will say 'until next time' but I won't say 'goodbye'." He told the dark haired boy, wrapping his arms around him, hugged him tightly to his chest, and then pressed a kiss to the top of his head before he stepped back, removing himself from him. He looked at the shop that was behind Qiu Shui, down to him, then gave him his best smile, "Just remember Qiu Shui, your already mine. So, until next time." He gave a little bow of his head to the boy he saw as being his future companion.
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:05 pm
"You always know how to make me flush, don't you..." His own words were light, and the other's smile seemed to drain all the sadness away from him, and the kiss to the hand only working to increase the blush that was creeping up his cheeks.
"You're right.. Never say good bye. I will never say it again. I will simply say "I'll see you soon". " As Xiulong's arms tightened around him, he too, squeezed the other, taking in his scent once more, treasuring ever second of that warmth that the other provided, and standing up on tip toe to kiss Xiulong's nose, just as the other kissed his head. Once his dragon pulled away, his own hands came up infront of his chest, folded, almost as if he were in prayer.
"Stay safe, Xiulong! A-and the next time we're together, I want hear everything about your training! I just KNOW you'll be a strong dragon!" His words were laced with a sweet, blind faith that only he had for the other.
"QIU SHUI! GET INSIDE! THE ROOMS NEED TO BE TENDED TO!" There were no welcome backs in the shop from the madame. There was no time to breath. With one more quick hug, and a soft, but happy kiss on the cheek, Qiu Shui ran into the shop. Once inside, he stopped, turning straight around and sticking his head back out.
"And remember, Xiulong, you're not carrying our goals alone! I'm going to work as hard as I can too! Just as you become a dragon, I'll become your treasure!" He called out, waiving eagerly.
"QIU SHUI!! HURRY UP!"
"Y-yes Madame!" With that said, he returned to the shop, back to the life that seemed to drain so much out of him. But this time, his heart was swelled to the point that he felt he could take anything.
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:23 pm
Xiulong felt his hackles rise as the voice called out in a loud manner from within the shop, a voice that belonged to a person that he didn't like even in the least bit. After all she was the person that was calling away Qiu Shui from him.
"Yes, we will work toward them together." He told Qiu Shui, giving a low growl in his throat when the woman called out again. Damned woman... he wasn't going to let her ruin the passed few days even if he wasn't happy about how she was acting and how Qiu Shui was taken from him, after all it had been a good couple of days. He watched as Qiu Shui vanished inside and back into his normal life. He stood there for a moment before he finally turned on his heel and headed back toward home and back toward his own life.
Training today was going to be tough he was more then certain after so long doing nothing but having fun... but it was all worth it he thought to himself, smiling as he headed on his way.
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