Don't go anywhere. It isn't safe to travel alone. I remember where your house is so I'll come get you. Stay inside and if you have any pets, stay away from them too.
Don't worry, I'll be careful and I would rather me be in danger than you. Even if Gomez doesn't like it, don't go near him. He's a cat, he can survive without attention for a little while. I'll be there as soon as I can.
Just in case something goes wrong, I'm blind in my right eye so you should be able to use that to determine whether I'm me or not.
[Ah yes, that one detail that made him ridiculously happy but complicated everything! For a brief moment he almost forgot how dangerous the situation was right now.
It took him a bit longer to get to Annie's house then it normally did with all the backtracking he did to avoid people. There were quite a few animals around her place, almost as if they knew she was alone and were just waiting for a chance to attack. Yeah, that's not suspicious at all. Altair felt his anger rising and his new wings instinctively flared out behind him as he quickly chased them away using his stones so he could keep his distance from the strange animals. Once he was sure it was safe, he folded his wings and ran to the house and rapidly knocked on the door.]
Annie it's me.
[Please be okay. If that stupid cat put her in danger there would be hell to pay. He didn't care how much she likes him.]
[ She had been busy while waiting for him. She had thrown a bag together for just staying away. Frankly she is glad that Gomez seems to sense something is wrong. He is hiding in one of his spots in the house. She had spied him earlier with his tail thrashing about angrily. ]
Altair?
[ She opens the doors and peers past him. She distrusts the world outside right now. ]
Do you think... Wait. You have wings now? That's so cool!
[Altair gave a huge sigh of relief when Annie answered the door. He wasn't completely sure she was alright yet, but just seeing her made his relax a bit and he chuckled at her reaction to his wings.]
Yeah, apparently drunk me thought it was a good idea to ask Mana for wings.
[He looked back at his wings with a small shrug.]
They're not bad, I guess.
[He actually liked them quite a bit, when they weren’t a glowing beacon anyway, but he didn’t like that he made a deal with Mana to get them. He didn’t trust her. Even if he loved flying, his suspicion tainted his wings somewhat. Knowing Annie liked them made him like them more though. Maybe he was overthinking it. Other people had asked Mana for something and didn’t invertedly sell their soul or something like that…hopefully anyway. Now wasn’t the time to think about the possible horrible consequences making a deal with Mana had though and he turned back to Annie with a warm smile.]
[ She gives him a coy smile liking the look of him right now. No matter how strange things are between them it's starting to look good. It doesn't hurt that just seeing him gives her butterflies in her stomach.
Oh. That's a new thing.
Plus he just called her beautiful. Annie's cheeks almost glow when she smiles at him. ]
I thought you came out here because you were worried. [ She hoists the simply packed bag she has.]
Not that I'm complaining. I'm happy to see you. We should get going before things get dicey again. You can feel free to make me blush again later.
[Altair looked away shyly, running a hand quickly through his hair. Thank goodness the fog wasn't out, otherwise his wings would be super bright with how embarrassed he was right now. It was hardly the first time he said she looked nice, but now it felt different and her smile felt almost too bright to look at.]
I was worried! I didn't notice anything different with the animals when I used my heat vision and you didn't give me a tell so I thought complimenting you would work since you usually act a certain way.
[A very cute way....This was not the time to think about that! His plan had sounded like a good idea at the time but now it felt like a disaster and he felt his cheeks grow hotter. He wasn't even sure if it worked since she wasn't as speechless as she usually was, but maybe that was because they had grown closer? The idea made him happy but it was not helping! He turned back to her with a sigh and a small smile.]
I meant the compliment. It wasn't just to see if you were still you.
[He didn't want her to think he had tricked her. Though he kind of did, but it was for a good cause and he really did mean what he said.....this was the worst idea ever!]
[ Her cheeks flush a bit. ] I hadn't thought of that. It's just... normally it confuses me that people think I'm pretty still. I mean. I look weird with my pincers and everything... and I really like you...
[ She trails off as her brain starts to basically do a Blue Screen of Death. Annie can't stop herself from babbling apparently. She bites her lip then smiles at him very sheepishly. ]
I'm still me. I'm just not used to you being ready to flirt. Which... I like it. I like that we're actually talking even during this latest dumb crisis.
[Altair responded to Annie's rambling with a fond smile. That was the cute reaction he had been expecting. He wished that Annie could see how pretty she really was but as someone who hated his violet eyes he understood how difficult that could be. He was happy that they could easily talk to each other like this, even in a dangerous situation, which he had almost forgotten about. He suddenly tensed and glanced around to make sure they were still alone.]
Yeah, speaking of dumb crisis, we should probably get going. We can flirt-I mean talk more later.
[These feelings of his were going to get him in trouble. He needed to focus but there one last thing he needed to do first and flashed Annie a affectionate smile.]
For the record, you don't look weird at all. You're a very pretty scorpion.
[ For the record? Annie thinks his eyes are dreamy. She hasn't come out and said that however, recognizing he seems to have his own body issues too. Annie is almost glad that the crisis is going on because it's a good distraction so she isn't overly tempted to kiss him right now. ]
Once we're safe I'll um... Yes. More of that.
[ Annie is turning more pink. If he keeps calling her pretty Annie might die of cute or something. ]
Maybe we should head out before we get distracted? Um. You're.... good at distracting me. Especially now that you know how I feel it seems like.
[Altair looked away again with a nervous chuckle as he looked around again.]
You're guilty of that too, you know. Not that I mind. Most of the time anyway. Not when you are in danger though.
[Speaking of, Altair's eyes narrowed at the sight of a few animals creeping closer. They had stayed here too long. Altair moved in front of Annie and pulled out a few stone daggers which he levitated around him as he glared at the increasing numbers of wild creatures, all flirting forgotten.]
[Altair considered their options. They were just animals. He could probably fight through them easily enough, if he wasn't worried about about either of them getting touched by the strange animals. It was so frustrating that he didn't know what caused the weird behavior. His thoughts were interrupted by the sound to something heavy stepping on a branch and a deep growl. Altair cursed in a language that sounded a bit like Arabic as a large bear lumbered into view.]
Of fucking course!
[Altair spread his wings and pulled Annie closer to him in a tight embrace.]
Hold on.
[He had never flown while carrying someone before but he didn't have to second guess himself right now. He needed to get Annie to safety.]
[ Annie whimpers grasping at his shoulder when he pulls her close. There is a sudden spike of fear. Will they get attacked?
Annie doesn't want her body to get taken over. Anything but that.
Due to their differences in height, Annie's face ends up briefly hidden in Altair's chest. She doesn't want to acknowledge the fact they are pretty much exiting stage left in pursuit by bear. That would just be far too much for the young woman to deal with. Now is not the time for humor with horror. ]
[Altair looked down at her with a small smile and gripped her hand tightly to reassure her before readjusting his hold around her and leaping into the sky. His take off was a bit clumsy with him holding Annie but he was a decent flyer and he quickly left Annie's house behind. As soon as he was sure they weren't being followed he slowed down so he could check on Annie.]
[ Her cheek is pressed against him. Annie has to tilt her head to look up at him. Honestly this isn't bad. She still is going to cling to him so that she doesn't slip. He will discover her scorpion feet very gingerly ending up on his legs. She is trying hard to not pose any problems but if her feet are on him Annie is confident she won't fall. ]
I think I'd enjoy this if my heart wasn't pounding in my chest. You're... You're good. I'm just anxious because that was a bear. Bears are fast when they feel like it.
[Altair started to relax slightly as soon as he knew Annie was okay and he looked down at her with a small smile. He was also finding it hard to enjoy the flight with how worried he was that he might drop her and not trying to think about how close she was right now. Annie can probably hear his racing heart right now as he tightened his grip around her as she changed position, both to make sure she didn't fall and to comfort her. His anxious smile showed a glimmer of amusement.]
Don't worry. We should be safe up here but just to be safe, let's avoid talking about anything dangerous while we're up here. Our luck is notoriously bad after all.
[ She is trying to not panic. His heart is pounding near her ear and Annie doesn't want to bring him more stress. Instead, she tries to smile at him. It's strange but somehow being in his arms is also kind of soothing. Annie hadn't thought that he could sooth her just by holding her. How interesting. ]
I never thought I'd have nearly as much trouble. [ She gives him a small smile. ]
Thanks for worrying about me. I hate being alone anyways... I feel.... I don't want you worrying, but I feel liker I end up alone a lot.
[Listening to Annie helped distract Altair from how stressful the situation was and his racing heart slowed down a little as they talked.]
Of course I'll worry about you. You're really important to me Annie and I would rather worry more then have you get hurt because you are trying to protect me. Would you feel less lonely if came over more often?
Technically he already did, she just didn't know about it since he stayed hidden. He felt a bit guilty about his well meaning stalking but he still felt like it was necessary in a dangerous place like this. He didn't want anyone else to get hurt like Peace and Jongdae did. He would feel better if he didn't have to hide it though and he could spend more time with Annie instead.]
[ Annie feels dumb because of all the things he could say? Altair says he's going to worry for her and that she is important to him. Of course she is, part of her mind rationalizes. He tried so hard at the party. Annie just bobs her head. ]
I haven't seen Shirou. Coraline is gone too. I keep... I keep loosing people once I let them get close.
[ Annie sniffs to try to avoid crying on him and instead props her head against his chest. ]
Please. I don't want to lose you too. You're important to me. Not just because I'm lonely a lot. Sometimes when I can't sleep I end up sending dumb messages to people's inboxes. Once I think I told Inspector Javert I was being stalked by a turkey.... in my defense they're evil.
[ She's babbling again. How does he do this to her? ]
[Altair tensed slightly as Annie talked. Her words were painfully familiar. He was haunted by the same thing. Every time things were going well in his life, something terrible happened and he lost someone. His old best friend, his mother and Vega, Arrakis, and Skylar. Even Bellatrix and Sirius hadn't been completely spared but at least they were still alive, or at least they were when he last saw them. He had no idea what happened to them after he was trapped here. Every one of them were a precious light that made the darkness easier. His fear of betrayal wasn't the only reason he never let anyone close. That precious light was fragile and easily snuffed out. Knowing Annie felt the same way made his heart ache and he embraced her tighter.]
You won't lose me. I'm ridiculously stubborn remember? Nothing has managed to get rid of me yet and I have no intention of losing now.
[If the fog god tried to trap him in the sea of stars he would just have to find a way to break back out. He kept that part to himself though. He didn't want to hurt Annie more by bringing up the possibility that he might disappear one day.]
You can talk to me anytime you get lonely. I'm usually awake at night.
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Well crap. Gomez is going to be so mad. He's my cat.
< Aquila'sShadow >
Just in case something goes wrong, I'm blind in my right eye so you should be able to use that to determine whether I'm me or not.
<a.dyer>
I don't know? He's kind of an older cat. I'll make sure to set out some kind of water station.
That explains a few things. I don't think I have any tells to um, tell you about?
< Aquila'sShadow >
It's a long story. I think you know part of it already.
[Some of the details from Peace's party were still a bit hazy, like why he thought it was a good idea to ask a suspicious witch for wings.]
When this is over I'll tell you more if you want. And don't worry about a tell, I'll figure something out. See you soon.
<a.dyer>
[ Annie doesn't regret that. The rest well.... She can leave that be for now. ]
You can still ask me things too. I'll see you soon.
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It took him a bit longer to get to Annie's house then it normally did with all the backtracking he did to avoid people. There were quite a few animals around her place, almost as if they knew she was alone and were just waiting for a chance to attack. Yeah, that's not suspicious at all. Altair felt his anger rising and his new wings instinctively flared out behind him as he quickly chased them away using his stones so he could keep his distance from the strange animals. Once he was sure it was safe, he folded his wings and ran to the house and rapidly knocked on the door.]
Annie it's me.
[Please be okay. If that stupid cat put her in danger there would be hell to pay. He didn't care how much she likes him.]
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Altair?
[ She opens the doors and peers past him. She distrusts the world outside right now. ]
Do you think... Wait. You have wings now? That's so cool!
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Yeah, apparently drunk me thought it was a good idea to ask Mana for wings.
[He looked back at his wings with a small shrug.]
They're not bad, I guess.
[He actually liked them quite a bit, when they weren’t a glowing beacon anyway, but he didn’t like that he made a deal with Mana to get them. He didn’t trust her. Even if he loved flying, his suspicion tainted his wings somewhat. Knowing Annie liked them made him like them more though. Maybe he was overthinking it. Other people had asked Mana for something and didn’t invertedly sell their soul or something like that…hopefully anyway. Now wasn’t the time to think about the possible horrible consequences making a deal with Mana had though and he turned back to Annie with a warm smile.]
You look beautiful today.
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[ She gives him a coy smile liking the look of him right now. No matter how strange things are between them it's starting to look good. It doesn't hurt that just seeing him gives her butterflies in her stomach.
Oh. That's a new thing.
Plus he just called her beautiful. Annie's cheeks almost glow when she smiles at him. ]
I thought you came out here because you were worried. [ She hoists the simply packed bag she has.]
Not that I'm complaining. I'm happy to see you. We should get going before things get dicey again. You can feel free to make me blush again later.
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I was worried! I didn't notice anything different with the animals when I used my heat vision and you didn't give me a tell so I thought complimenting you would work since you usually act a certain way.
[A very cute way....This was not the time to think about that! His plan had sounded like a good idea at the time but now it felt like a disaster and he felt his cheeks grow hotter. He wasn't even sure if it worked since she wasn't as speechless as she usually was, but maybe that was because they had grown closer? The idea made him happy but it was not helping! He turned back to her with a sigh and a small smile.]
I meant the compliment. It wasn't just to see if you were still you.
[He didn't want her to think he had tricked her. Though he kind of did, but it was for a good cause and he really did mean what he said.....this was the worst idea ever!]
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[ Her cheeks flush a bit. ] I hadn't thought of that. It's just... normally it confuses me that people think I'm pretty still. I mean. I look weird with my pincers and everything... and I really like you...
[ She trails off as her brain starts to basically do a Blue Screen of Death. Annie can't stop herself from babbling apparently. She bites her lip then smiles at him very sheepishly. ]
I'm still me. I'm just not used to you being ready to flirt. Which... I like it. I like that we're actually talking even during this latest dumb crisis.
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Yeah, speaking of dumb crisis, we should probably get going. We can flirt-I mean talk more later.
[These feelings of his were going to get him in trouble. He needed to focus but there one last thing he needed to do first and flashed Annie a affectionate smile.]
For the record, you don't look weird at all. You're a very pretty scorpion.
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Once we're safe I'll um... Yes. More of that.
[ Annie is turning more pink. If he keeps calling her pretty Annie might die of cute or something. ]
Maybe we should head out before we get distracted? Um. You're.... good at distracting me. Especially now that you know how I feel it seems like.
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You're guilty of that too, you know. Not that I mind. Most of the time anyway. Not when you are in danger though.
[Speaking of, Altair's eyes narrowed at the sight of a few animals creeping closer. They had stayed here too long. Altair moved in front of Annie and pulled out a few stone daggers which he levitated around him as he glared at the increasing numbers of wild creatures, all flirting forgotten.]
We need to leave. Now.
[Before something bigger showed up.]
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[ Annie looks like she's trying to not be upset. He was only teasing her. He wasn't trying to be mean, but it seems she keeps getting in trouble. }
Shit!
[ Annie swearing seems weird. She doesn't do it often. Her hovering behind him in fear is absolutely a thing. ]
Which way do we go? Taking to the trees might be dangerous for me. Squirrels. They're numerous out here. At least I haven't seen bears.
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Of fucking course!
[Altair spread his wings and pulled Annie closer to him in a tight embrace.]
Hold on.
[He had never flown while carrying someone before but he didn't have to second guess himself right now. He needed to get Annie to safety.]
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[ Annie whimpers grasping at his shoulder when he pulls her close. There is a sudden spike of fear. Will they get attacked?
Annie doesn't want her body to get taken over. Anything but that.
Due to their differences in height, Annie's face ends up briefly hidden in Altair's chest. She doesn't want to acknowledge the fact they are pretty much exiting stage left in pursuit by bear. That would just be far too much for the young woman to deal with. Now is not the time for humor with horror. ]
Get us out of here. Please.
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Are you doing ok?
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[ Her cheek is pressed against him. Annie has to tilt her head to look up at him. Honestly this isn't bad. She still is going to cling to him so that she doesn't slip. He will discover her scorpion feet very gingerly ending up on his legs. She is trying hard to not pose any problems but if her feet are on him Annie is confident she won't fall. ]
I think I'd enjoy this if my heart wasn't pounding in my chest. You're... You're good. I'm just anxious because that was a bear. Bears are fast when they feel like it.
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Don't worry. We should be safe up here but just to be safe, let's avoid talking about anything dangerous while we're up here. Our luck is notoriously bad after all.
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I never thought I'd have nearly as much trouble. [ She gives him a small smile. ]
Thanks for worrying about me. I hate being alone anyways... I feel.... I don't want you worrying, but I feel liker I end up alone a lot.
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Of course I'll worry about you. You're really important to me Annie and I would rather worry more then have you get hurt because you are trying to protect me. Would you feel less lonely if came over more often?
Technically he already did, she just didn't know about it since he stayed hidden. He felt a bit guilty about his well meaning stalking but he still felt like it was necessary in a dangerous place like this. He didn't want anyone else to get hurt like Peace and Jongdae did. He would feel better if he didn't have to hide it though and he could spend more time with Annie instead.]
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[ Annie feels dumb because of all the things he could say? Altair says he's going to worry for her and that she is important to him. Of course she is, part of her mind rationalizes. He tried so hard at the party. Annie just bobs her head. ]
I haven't seen Shirou. Coraline is gone too. I keep... I keep loosing people once I let them get close.
[ Annie sniffs to try to avoid crying on him and instead props her head against his chest. ]
Please. I don't want to lose you too. You're important to me. Not just because I'm lonely a lot. Sometimes when I can't sleep I end up sending dumb messages to people's inboxes. Once I think I told Inspector Javert I was being stalked by a turkey.... in my defense they're evil.
[ She's babbling again. How does he do this to her? ]
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You won't lose me. I'm ridiculously stubborn remember? Nothing has managed to get rid of me yet and I have no intention of losing now.
[If the fog god tried to trap him in the sea of stars he would just have to find a way to break back out. He kept that part to himself though. He didn't want to hurt Annie more by bringing up the possibility that he might disappear one day.]
You can talk to me anytime you get lonely. I'm usually awake at night.
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