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[reiremington]

He had been having a good night. Any pressure or self-inflicted restraint felt lifted and he wasn't worried about who would see whatever it was he was doing. Instead, he was enjoying himself, freely talking to people, openly flirting, causing a little mischief. Things he had not done since arrived in Vievecor City. Rei was looking for more people to chat with and things to do when he spotted a familiarly beautiful face. A part of him had expected his roommate to opt out of a social event like this but, instead, she seemed to be enjoying herself.

"Don't mind if I do," he hummed, returning her smile as he moved to lie on the grass next to her. it wasn't long before he was rolling on his side to look at her though. Her smile looked beautiful on her. It wasn't often he saw it, leaving him staring at her, as if to memorize it. "Do you know what happen last time two people lied on the grass in an enchanted forest on a midsummer's night, don't you?" It was all a tease, mostly to see how she would react. This time, it felt like he was the one in heat, his eyes unable to leave her as they slowly moved down her body, taking in her outfit and her beautiful curves.

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Lying out on the grass a short walk away from the main group of party goers, Beck had tried to find some sanity. Arms outstretched and legs splayed, the orange fabric of her dress lay out around her like a fan. She may have had one too many of those red drinks - only intending for a little Dutch courage. Now she felt as if she was floating, and suddenly every figure around her seemed like the most beautiful person on the planet.

So, she'd opted for a little peace, somewhere the music was a little quieter - even if she did hum along, half distracted. Her head only turns when she hears footsteps beside her, shifting to prop herself up on an elbow. She addresses the figure with a half lidded gaze, an oddly confident smile on her face. Usually, there'd be a grumpy comment there - but, instead, she taps the grass beside her. An invitation. "Come. Lie down with me. The grass is comfy, and you look like you need to take the weight off your feet."

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Rei was buzzing with energy, the atmosphere feeling like the perfect place to let loose for a bit. He had flirted with a good number of people, pleasantly surprised with how many had flirted back. Noticing someone hiding off to the side, he immediately made a beeline over. "Nari, right? What are you doing hiding over here. It's a party, you know."

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Nari was considering calling himself a cab home. He had been consuming far too many red drinks, stupidly thinking that they were orange, and it had led to him tucking himself into a quiet corner of that party, hoping that no one approached him should he embarrass himself and make someone feel massively uncomfortable. He was scrolling when he felt someone at his shoulder, the close quarters making him suddenly turn. “Oh, Rei, hi.” He didn’t often interact with the young Remington, but he did often feel sorry for the family and their misfortunes.

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Getting dressed up wasn't usually something he did, but for this, he might as well. It was working out in his favour, at least. He was getting to flirt with a hot crowd and have some good drinks, without having to pay anything. It was everything he could hope for. It got even better when a hot body with a mask came over and grabbed his attention, looking more like a hunting wolf than a party goer. As soon as he recognised Isko, his grin widened.

"Mhmm, and who would that make you, looking all sexy like that? I think it's illegal to look that good." Rei reached forward and played with the string of pearls hanging across the vampire's torso before letting his fingers drift down, brushing against the man's nipple.

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Stepping inside the park, Isko began to realise that he might be over dressed, or under dressed for that matter. The vampire was still adapting to what the world after his twenty year stint in Zamok. While he had some guidance from a friend or two, he felt like he had missed the target somewhat. Deciding to lick his wounds with a drink, the delicious yellow drink gave him a boost of courage, something Isko didn't really need.

Within the first hour, he had already started bending some rules and getting away with it, almost as though luck was on his side that night. After a quick snack from a glamoured actress, Isko made his way back through the garden to find someone new to play with and his eyes fell onto a familiar face. The witch was dressed much classier and on theme but the vampire wasn't as bothered by that now.

He circled the witch, tapping one shoulder before he stood before him. "Lucky me, I found the fae prince," he teased, lifting his mask up so Rei could see who was beneath it. "Are you going to be part of the play too? I bet you'd make a good Puck."

[reiremington]

He was glad the coven had someone like Daphne making sure they were all taken care of. If left to his father, there was no telling what important things would slip through the cracks. "Good. Glad to hear it." Even though he was being civil, he was finding it hard to say much else. "Yeah, sure," he agreed easily. He knew this would be a topic they'd circle around to at some point. He left Eli lead him to whatever room he considered private enough. "You hear anything?"

"We're managing. We have a couple areas converted to recovery rooms for the moment, and Daphne's still helping organize things for people who need somewhere to stay." He couldn't help a small proud smile at how she'd taken the responsibility in stride and had been handling some of the more complicated cases. His expression fell and he glanced meaningfully around at the other people nearby before looking back to Rei. "Can we go somewhere else to talk privately? About family." They'd texted back and forth about this, but he didn't want to discuss it out in the open.

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Rei's Midsummer Night's Dream outfit

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"I'll pitch the idea to him." This guy was either far too nice, or was just trying to be nice. He wasn't one to turn away kindness, either way. The look he received to his question told him to keep his own smirk in check but he was indeed very curious. There wasn't many times where he'd spent a significant amount of time with a vampire, never mind a proper conversation like this.

"Interesting," he hummed, trying to imagine what that would look like these days in a modern city. "No, I haven't, and I'm definitely very curious and open to the idea."

"..I can take a look at your control room, if your boss is keen on the idea." Teddy hoped that Rei would see his intentions for what they were - earnest. It wasn't like he didn't understand where mistrust towards his kind came from so..the Rosu was more than glad to see that he was going to be given a chance after all. "...great." he nodded, finishing his drink in one gulp. Teddy hissed at the bitter after taste and leaned forward slightly. "Curious, aren't you?" he smirked, delaying his response by a second or two. "It can be both ways. Although I will admit, it's been a minute since I've..hunted anyone in the literal sense." No. Gabriel would not like that. Lucky for Byrne, he never went without blood.. "Tell me something. Have you ever been fed from, Rei?"

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Rei protectively gripped his camera tighter. It was his prized possession and he even if he did need someone to hold his camera, he wasn't sure Isko would ever give it back. "I - I'll just wait until he's done," he murmured, keeping his eyes down.

Isko was getting far too much enjoyment from teasing the first year, laughing as his voice got louder and higher pitched. "Okay, little mouse," he chuckled, stepping back to put some space between them.

"Whatever you say but Abraham is still in the shower. Want me to hold your camera while you go take a peek?" he asked, reaching for the expensive looking camera around his neck.

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Considering he had showed up by himself with hardly any idea what he was doing, he could probably use a wingman. "Nice to meet you, Atlas. I'm Rei, but I guess you can keep calling me grumpy boy if you want." It was an accurate description, after all.

"Are we talking in general, or when it comes to sexual partners?" he asked, looking for clarification of how much she wanted to know. "Honestly, I've not that picky. Gender doesn't matter to me so long as they're hot."

Atlas had been at this club enough to know what it offered and where to find it, or find what corner's her friends are hiding in. A positive attitude was still something Atlas thought was important, especially in these spaces so they wouldn't judge their interests. "I can be your wingman," they agreed with a grin.

That was where Atlas was most comfortable. She had spent many nights being the 'ugly friend' that a friend would distract. They had made some good friends that way so she never really minded. "It's Atlas," she greeted, lifting her hand to wave. "So grumpy boy, what's your interests? What are we looking for?"

[reiremington]

He laughed at the comment, finding her far too sweet on him. His work hardly felt like being a hero, though he understood why people saw it that way. It was often physical work, and it was rewarding. He got to help people without having to meet them, or having them feel like they owed him anything.

"Speed dating? Seriously?" he echoed, chuckling at the idea. "The artifacts probably give you more stimulating conversation than any of the people you're going to meet speed dating."

"You deserve to be thought highly of. You go around being a hero almost daily." Daphne was rather surprised that there weren't more people praising Rei. He decided to choose a career path where he put himself in danger to save others. Sure he wasn't in as much danger as a human given his talents, but she still worried that one day he would come out with a burn or worse. "I'll see what they have." Hopefully something better than the cheap stuff that tasted like wax.

She chuckled, sliding the glass towards him. "If only. Someone at the museum talked me into going to speed dating. They said it's getting sad that the only thing I've dated in a year are the artifacts."

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He listened with interest, even happier to know that Leon was also well aware how much his father would not like what was occurring. His grin widened, making a mental note of what he was being told. "Do you just happen to know this, or are you the type to have as much information as you can get?" he questioned curiously. Not that he blamed him, there was a lot that could be done with information, especially about people.

"I can already envision the murderous look Elijah would send my way if I entertained your humor," Leon mused aloud with a smirk. "But if you'd like to play, who am I to stop you? If you want a demon who's got a soft spot for fresh meat, look for a guy in the back with a white lily tattooed on his upper bicep... He goes by Nikola and likes first timers.. He will go easier on you than some of the others." Easier than others.. for a demon, that was.. Leon couldn't honestly recommend any mortal play around with a demon at Vicium.. but who was he to judge? Plus... It would still make for an amusing conversation starter with Elijah next he saw the councilman regardless.

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It figured that while he was out fighting fires, his home was getting destroyed, or at least damaged. It was a shitty situation, leaving him without a place to go. He might have been talking with his father more, but he definitely was not staying in the tower. When Beck suggested they stay at her place in the Shipyard, he was quick to agree.

He had been trying to sleep when the smell of smoke woke him up better than any alarm. Speaking of, there were no alarms going off so he cautiously ventured out into the kitchen in his shorts, only to find Beck there and no fire. Rei let out a small sigh of relief, his shoulders relaxing. "Losing the fight against breakfast?" he questioned, moving closer to see the damage. "Want some help?"

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It was a quiet morning, the sun filtering through the kitchen window, as Beck stood by the counter. She'd woken up early, picking up some groceries and now stood with a creased brow as she attempted to make something resembling pancakes. In all honesty, she wasn't so used to cooking any more, and the batter hadn't turned out too lumpy - but she'd gotten distracted, and there was soon the scent of burning and a blare from the fire alarm above her head. "Fuck."

Coughing as she wafted some smoke away from herself, she's quick to grab the pan and shove it towards the sink, turning the tap on. She turns with a slight cringe as she hears footsteps behind her, blowing a lock of hair from her face, as she meets eyes with Rei. "Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you. Don't worry, no fireman duties needed." She smiles a little sheepishly, soon turning around to face the sink.

"That was meant to be an apology, for..." She cuts herself off, deciding not to mention her previous disappearing act. "But, may end up accidentally poisoning you instead. I got cereal, too, as a back up, if you're hungry." She nods her head towards a cupboard beside her.

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It felt strange to walk back into Remington tower. He had promised himself he'd never return when he'd left, but this was circumstances that he never could have imagined. Rei was hesitant but eventually found himself at the familiar building. He hesitated again before sending his father a message and stepping inside.

"Hi," he managed before he was pulled into a hug. It was awkward, but he didn't push it away, instead tolerating it, albeit a bit tense. Everything about this felt tense, but he had chose to come here. "Yeah, I'm fine. How are things here?"

He'd managed to beg and plead and convince Rei to let him know when he was at the tower again. Even with all the assurances that he was safe and whole, Elijah wanted to see him in person just to make sure. When his phone chimed with the message, Elijah couldn't help smiling. He excused himself from a meeting with contractors to repair and rebuild the damaged rooms in the tower and searched through the various people in the lobby until he found Rei.

"Rei." He knew they weren't quite that comfortable with each other yet but still pulled him into a brief hug before stepping back. Elijah would be worried about him no matter what, but given Rei's job was literally running into burning buildings, he was more concerned than normal. "You're still ok? Nothing you need to see the healers about?"

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It definitely seemed like the guy was warming up to him a bit. "I promise I can be good when I have to be." Not that he thought that was often, but he could do it to fit into Vicium and its culture. He got along well enough with demons, but it'd be best not to push the limits. "Duly noted. I'm assuming you're not a demon then. Does that mean I can see you again if I come back?"

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It was clear that she'd already made her decision and nothing was going to change her mind. It had been a long time since he wanted to take care of someone, wanting to make sure she was safe and comfortable and happy. Happy always seemed like the hardest one, and that went double for her. Even with her refusal, he made a mental note to find other things she might need during the year to have in the apartment, just in case.

He kept his hands from reaching out to her, from holding on. The touch of her hand along his cheek was the most difficult to resist, especially with the soft and unspoken intimacy of it all. "You better," he replied, his tone serious, a little firmer than before. Whether it be by her choice or not, he wouldn't stand for her disappearing. "If you're not, I'm coming to find you."

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"You think so highly of me," he joked, though he did appreciate the comparison. He might have made a good wolf in another life, and it wasn't the first time he'd thought so. Somehow, Daphne had managed to make him relax almost instantly. "I'll take whatever they'd got on tap," he replied before allowing his eyes to skim over the crowd. Now that he had let go of his bad attitude, it was easier to observe the crowd.

"I didn't think I'd see you here," he noted as his attention returned to her. "Have you been bar hopping without me?"

"Nah, I can see you more as a dire wolf from Game of Thrones. People would know better than to mess with you." Although Rei certainly did have his moments of moodiness. She liked to believe that it was a combination of long days and people trying his patience. Deep down she was certain that he had a soft heart that he didn't show to many.

Looking around the bar, she could see a few people who wouldn't hesitate at the opportunity to go home with Rei. She didn't want to ruin his evening, but the opportunity to catch up with him was too good to pass up. "I'll grab us some drinks while you assess the field. What's your poison?"

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text from Eli: Hey, is there a good time for us to catch up soon? I can come to you if that works best. ---- text from rei: I can swing by the tower. text from rei: Still need to figure out where to stay until the apartment is repaired and I need to get away from the station for a while. ---- text from eli: Daphne's organizing places for people to stay if you want to ask her. text from eli: your room at home is always open if you'd want to use it, the wards will still recognize you ----

text: I'll think about it. It doesn't mean I'm joining the coven, though.

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text from Eli: Hey, is there a good time for us to catch up soon? I can come to you if that works best.

text: I can swing by the tower. text: Still need to figure out where to stay until the apartment is repaired and I need to get away from the station for a while.