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Post by Cade Mortem on Dec 22, 2020 9:27:52 GMT -5
Cade relaxed once he heard Nova's voice. "Nicolae? I'm so sorry sir." Cade took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. He looked around and took in the surrounding. He noticed his new attire. He tried to remember what had happened. Looking confused he turned to Nova. "I was swimming. That's all I remember."
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Post by Nova Black on Dec 22, 2020 10:11:04 GMT -5
Nova nodded. “Yes. And you teleported as we were walking back to town.” She stroked his hair again and looked into his eyes. “And don’t be sorry. New powers are always scary. But it’s good to have someone who can help you.” She turned to Nicolae. “I will leave you two if that’s what you’d like. It’s up to you two.”
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Post by Cade Mortem on Dec 22, 2020 10:44:50 GMT -5
"I'm afraid." Cade felt so exposed. Raw. He looked at Nicolae with wondering eyes. "When I touched you I saw a bright light surrounding you. Both amazing and terrifying at the same time." Glanced now turned to Nova, " Am I safe with him?"
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Post by Nova Black on Dec 22, 2020 10:50:05 GMT -5
“Always,” Nova said. “He’s the best. But I’ll stay if you want me to. There’s plenty of daylight left so we can do whatever you like. But I think talking is best for now. You’ve exhausted yourself. I’ll get you something to drink.” And with that she walked out for a moment and filled two cups. One with water and the other with mead and came back and handed Cade the cups. “Not sure which you prefer” she admitted. “So I brought you both.”
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Post by Cade Mortem on Dec 22, 2020 10:59:43 GMT -5
Cade reached out and took the mead. "I have never had...." Cade spat out the liquid. "That's gross!" He watched in embarrassment as they laughed. It was comforting though. Nova seemed like family now. Never before had he had someone care like she did
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Post by Nova Black on Dec 22, 2020 11:05:09 GMT -5
“Ah, you’re a milk and honey type of person. I got you. Drink your water and I’ll be right back.” Again she disappeared and came back with a cup of steaming liquid. “It’s literally milk and honey. Sweet and soothing all at once.” She sat the cup down. “So,” she said as she looked between the two, “what’s the plan?”
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Dec 22, 2020 12:20:28 GMT -5
Nicolae stepped forward. "My sweet mage. You are safe. You are loved." He wanted to make the boy at ease. Looking at Nova as she handed him the milk and honey. "I will train Cade, but he is your charge. He trust you. He is familiar with you." He continued with instructions on where Cade could sleep and that he could take over Pachel's duties. "Cade. Are you agreeable to this?"
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Post by Cade Mortem on Dec 22, 2020 12:43:47 GMT -5
Cade drank the sweet nectar quickly. Living off stream water for the last few months this was like heaven. He thanked Nova and watched as Nicolae approached. The beauty of them both were overwhelming. Cade knew Nova was half vampire, but what was Nicolae. He was definitely more than just a mage. Cade yearned to reach out and touch him. "I think I can do that." Cade snapped out of his trance when his new teacher said his name. He looked again to Nova. His eyes screamed wanting to be alone with Nicolae but his brain was scared. Even though he was technically an adult he still knew nothing of adult things. He had been by himself for awhile now. Cade knew what he had been taught about life, but he felt wrong. Dirty. 'Help me Nova!' Cade begged internally. He looked again to Nicolae. "Sir, do you have any food?"
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Post by Nova Black on Dec 22, 2020 13:08:14 GMT -5
Nova smiled. “Of course we have food. I’ll be right back” She stood and walked out giving the two time to talk. She was gone longer than it would really take and eventually came wandering back in with stew in a bread bowl and another glass of milk. “Here you go” she said then turned to Nicolae. “I’m gonna get ready for tonight” turning to Cade she said “I’ll be right outside the door if you need me.”
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Dec 22, 2020 21:33:39 GMT -5
"So Cade," started Nicolae as he sat beside of him, "You are a mage. You have probably figured that out by now." Nicolae chuckled at his obvious statement. He watched as the boy ate his food quickly. He was adorable. Innocent. Nicolae leaned over and gave Cade a nudge. "Hey, this is gonna take a lot of work. A lot of discipline. We will work on teaching you life skills, which will be Nova's duty, as well as magic." He waited for his charge to swallow before he continued. "Cade, besides teleporting what else have you done?"
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Post by Cade Mortem on Dec 28, 2020 19:00:47 GMT -5
Cade ate like it was his first meal in weeks. He listened to Nicolae intently, aware of the way his eyes seemed to feast upon Cade. "Nova is gonna teach me what kind of skills?" The new mage had always had to do for himself but spent the better part of 3 years barely getting by. Hooray to being shunned. When asked about other things besides teleporting, Cade hung his head for a moment, took a deep breath, and lied. "No nothing else."
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Jan 3, 2021 14:03:46 GMT -5
Nicolae nodded to his response. Though skeptical, he allowed the boy to finish his meal. "I will return, eat your fill and then join me at the bar." Nicolae walked out the door to find Nova preparing drinks for a few customers. The half angel looked at his half vampire companion with doubt. "He is hiding something." He place a hand on the small of her back and walked past. Cade was more than he knew, more that either Nicolae or Nova had ever met or maybe Cade knew exactly. Time would tell. "Nova we are gonna have our hands full."
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Post by Nova Black on Jan 5, 2021 20:16:35 GMT -5
“He’s a kid. Maybe he’s scared. I could dig around in his brain if you want but hell, that would probably damage him since I’ve never done anything like that before...at least not on someone I would be willing to keep alive....” she trailed off and poured another drink. “Get him drunk!” She suddenly exclaimed and smiled at the patron in innocence. “That would do the trick. Or just tell him you know he’s hiding something and you won’t tolerate it.” She rambled on for a second before mixing a glass and handed it to Nicolae. “He’ll sleep good tonight at least, but it’s up to you. I just teach the basics.”
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Post by Nicolae Falcon on Jan 11, 2021 12:36:44 GMT -5
Nicolae pondered the drinking idea. "Maybe it will all come in time." He piddled for a little bit waiting for Cade to emerge from the back. Patrons came and went. After a while when Cade hadn't made an appearance Nicolae became worried. Whispering his concerns to Nova as he passed he heading to the back room. Startled at what he found.
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