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Avery had taken his key sometime during their walk. Yes yes, he was the thief, but she enjoyed the thought of the look on his face when he saw it. She waited until they were at the door to give him a minute to panic before handing back over the key.
"You cheeky little bird," he says swiping back the keys, "Don't make me have to punish you." he teases opening the door, the pad was a shit show and he usually never took people their for hookups, but Avery, they where different, they where special. Heading in he throws his jacket to the couch, "What am I going to do with you." he gives a dramatic sigh
Avery's smile flickers as the punishment comment is made. "Lets...not that. I know it was a tease...but not that."
She takes off her own coat and puts it on the couch. "I don't know? This is nice though. Being here."
"Sorry," he says, making a mental note, "Bad joke, bad joke." he repeats, a small akward pause, "So. . .just want to be clear, you sure you want to. . ." he says not really sure how to flat out say it, he's never been like this, before he's had his fun and their was no akwardness to it but. . .damn it now he cares about her, "You can still head out and it'll be fine."
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Avery pauses, unsure. "I'm sorry, I didnt think thats what you were asking." She looks to the bedroom, then shakes her head.
"Im not sure yet. I've...not done anything like that since I escaped...but...maybe. Can you just...hold me for now? Its been a long week."
"Oh," he says blushing, "Of course ya, I'm sorry for assuming," 'idiot' he yells at himself mentally, 'of course she's not ready to be intimate, why the fuck did you think that' he mentally berates himself, sitting down and opening his arms for her
Avery lays down in his arms, snuggling him close. "You're okay. I don't know...how to social. And today was hard...this week was hard."
Avery frowns. "There is something we should talk about."
he holds her, never wanting to let go, "I'm here babe, what do you want to say?"
"Its...at the ceremony last night. Vorpal wanted to talk to me...we went on a patrol a few days ago. Before Sigrun's talk."
"Patrol, so you guys do military stuff?" he asks, "I'm sorry, continue, what did V want?"
"Summer is arranged like a military...yes. Patrols keep us safe." She turns to hold him closer.
"We fought Briarwolves...they are similar enough to wolves for this. We were protecting a fae-touched...um...I'm not sure how to explain them easily. Another Freeholder is all. She did something to wound two of the wolves I was after...right before I killed them."
"Sounds like a good day," he offers, "Dating a certified badass."
Avery gives a small smile, which fades. "Yeah...so I thought. Vorpal is...very strong. The kind that the whole Freehold knows who she is. Four of the Briarwolves attacked and...well she was unharmed and all four died in less than a second. I think a second is far too generous."
Avery bites her lip, but this needed to get off her chest. "She can turn back time a few seconds."
"Thats-she can do what now?" he asks, "Like. . .shit that's kinda cool."
Avery nods. "Its a Contract I think. I can't do that." She shudders and holds him close. "So...the first time...I didn't kill them. And...I pushed a bit far to make sure I killed...so I was off balance and off guard. Normally its enough...I guess it wasn't."
between the emotional reactions and the voice tone, he has a small idea where this was going, "Avy. . .your not saying-" he starts
"She didn't answer when I asked." Avery stares into the reflection of the TV.
he hugs her tight, realizing the implication, no words can describe the feelings he's having but one thing in his mind is certain, she's here, he's holding her, she's safe
Avery lets the silence reign for a few seconds before speaking. "Luckily Vorp was there. Luckily she had that power. And so she blames herself. She's going to help train me soon...I have no idea what that entails."
Avery takes a shuddering breath. "And I won't be that careless again. There's something you should know about me Vinny."
he doesn't say anything, he nods, letting her get everything out
Avery sighs. "I have hollow bones. Any sort of crush is likely to heavily injure me. Like jaws or rockfalls. I am a good fighter, yes, but this is why I am an assassin or scout. I can't take a hit in return."
"So, no tight hugs." he offers a slight joke, but only to diffuse the mood, "So, you can't take too much of a hit."
"Well...not That little of a crush." She gives an uneasy chuckle. "But no. I'm strong but...not as hardy as many. I have a Contract that helps with it temporarily but...if it fades while I'm hurt, the wounds become worse. I don't mean to...worry you, but I want you to know that...my life isn't a safe one Vinny. There may be a day where well...I don't come back."
he thinks on that, sighing, "What about my life, you think it's safe being a vampire, I've been given some big hints if I don't shape up, I'll end up killing myself or they'll do it to save the trouble." he runs his hands through her hair, "You. . .are so fucking brave, braver than I could ever be," he looks her dead in the eye, "If what you do prevents others from being taken, you're a hero." he holds her, "People everyday say bye to their partners not knowing if they'll come back, military, cops, fire fighters, it's not easy but alot of people know the feeling."
Avery sighs, snuggling her partner. "Why do they want you to change? That seems like a them problem." Is that dumb? Probably, but Avery has had a week.
"I'm glad you think I'm a hero, Vinny. This is just...what we do to survive."
he kisses her forhead, "Then survive love, survive and make memories, living well is the best revenge."
"You sound like a Joyeaux. But I'll try my best...you need to survive too...please?"
Avery pauses for a moment. "Can you...do it again...?" She taps his lips.
"Do wha-oh," he gulps, he needs a drink, "Are you sure?"
She nods. "I liked it. It felt nice. Could you do it please?"
he places his hands on her shoulders, leans towards her neck and kisses it softly, once, twice, then bites, the taste is still better than mortals, he moans a bit as he feeds.
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