There's Not a Thing That I Would Change

[Zeal]

Rhys had watched with his lavender eyes as a small chuckle escaped his lips. ”Well I mean that is what it is at the end of the day. We are the sex buddies since that may be mostly what we meet up for. Oh and bar hop buddies maybe since I love going out to the bars on non school nights.” He said as he studied the other as his right index finger pointed and traced a vertical line in the air signalling the attire that Ao wore. ”Seems to me like you went and had fun tonight~” He said as he tussled his own firey red lockes of hair. Rhys did look out the window to see the sun slowly rising as he yawned. He went ahead and finished his coffee then stretched in his seat.

”So tell me something.” He said as he looked over at him with a much more seductive look. ”Do you always set these rules for yourself as if you are protecting yourself away from the world? What if I want to savor every inch of you at a very slow pace?” He asked as he slowly licked his lips in anticipation to that. It was a few months back that they had actually played so why not? Anything Ao revealed about himself he would reveal a small amount about himself.

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[king fire]

And no one can deceive what is meant to be

I'm my worst enemy

Something dark unfurled itself at the idea of taking Rhys to the older man's usual haunts, much less Ao's. It was a hideous, possessive feeling that made him want to stake a claim no one could miss - and at the same time made him want to get very far away before he lost his dignity to his companion. Just what would it be like if he no longer had to fight himself over this man? If they were to go on the prowl together? It was as if the junkie part of the teen wanted to keep this source of adrenaline all to himself, hide him away from the world before he was stolen. A most repellant thought to the rest of him.

With a cocky grin that belied his emotional confusion, the Irish devil waggled his eyebrows suggestively before replying. "Would you believe me if I told you it was for work?" It really had been, but what were the odds he'd be taken seriously? Finishing his coffee, Ao wasn't quite ready to leave, so he stared at the sunrise - chin in hand - for a minute as the older redhead spoke. Emeralds shifted to peer at the male from the corner of his eyes, rather than turning his whole head back around. He appreciated the look, but seduction wasn't what he was after right this second, so he didn't respond in kind.

The words caught his attention, bringing it squarely onto Rhys. Hooded brilliant green eyes regarded him thoughtfully before that deadly baring of teeth from earlier made a brief reappearance. "What makes you think I'm the one that needs protecting?" From what he knew about the Unit World, he might not be the better equipped half to fight, but given his lifestyle...well he certainly wasn't a delicate damsel in distress either. He was ready to play at any time - even tired as he was from the night and day before. Of course, this male might not have meant anything remotely close to something to do with Units, but that was hard to believe, given the pull he seemed to have on the teen. Or maybe it was just a rush to not be the only dangerous redhead in town? "Though, if you want every inch," he teased a little huskily, "we'd have to move somewhere a little less public."

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[Zeal]

Rhys looked at the gloves and smiled as he traced his own hand a bit. ”I wear gloves at work mostly. Oh and when cleaning at home I have to wear them. Speaking of which I have to do that sometime next week I think.” Rhys looked over Ao as he watched the sun rise and he seemed enthralled by him. ”Such a timid flame right now I can’t help but want to touch it.” He said as he reached out but stopped his hand a few inches away.

He pulled his hand away slowly and thought about it as he tilted his head, ”I mean you could be protecting a part of you. Or you could be capturing something or someone you wish to protect for yourself. Someone of your very own.~” He chuckled as he looked away for a moment. ”I am sure you have questions for me.” He said as he sighed but leaned back in his seat and opened the floor for him.

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[king fire]

And no one can deceive what is meant to be

I'm my worst enemy

Casually rubbing his thumb against the closest knuckle, the Irish devil contemplated the gloves he was rarely without. "You could say I wear gloves for...similar reasons." It was just all the time, unless his Name or gang affiliation being on display was absolutely necessary. It made him feel an itching between his shoulder blades when either or both were exposed, as if the target on his back had septupled in size. Without actively using his Ring, they might as well have both been tattoos as far as anyone was concerned...and yet, a lifetime of habit was not easily broken. It was always best to use caution until he was sure of whom he was really dealing with. After all, he'd used a false identity - why couldn't his companion have done the same? However, there was still that part of the older man that pulled so restlessly, so relentlessly at Aodan. Surely the hand action had been a signal of some kind that he knew the significance, or had at least guessed, of the ever-present gloves.

Regardless, second chance meetings were never the appropriate time for that. If he'd still had his ears, they would have flicked forward - as if inviting the touch. Yet, the teen didn't lean toward his companion as the older male made to move his hand away. Definitely not. Totally would have lost his dignity if he had...Focus, he sharply reminded himself. In part the redhead was right in suggesting that the teen was protecting a part of himself with the rules he lived by; he'd learned the hard way that they were necessary for his survival. The next part of the man's statement raised Ao's hackles. He was supposed to have someone of his own already out there somewhere; not someone he was supposed to protect, but someone that was supposed to protect him. Which needless to say, did not make him eager to meet his "other half" as the Unit pieces were oh-so-casually called. That thought caused his Ring to slip just the barest bit before he ruthlessly suppressed it again. He might be intrigued by this man, so similar yet so different, but he was not looking for that kind of trouble. Then again...hadn't he wanted to see what Rhys looked like all mussed from battle? Hadn't his blood been singing with the need to do something with the male again? Something surely as exciting as their first encounter? He rested his elbows on the table and his chin in his gloved hands, eyes slightly narrowed but meeting the lavender ones with confidence. "Naturally I'm curious about the man who ruined me for anyone else after one night." It was only partly flirtation; meaning it was also partly true...after their night, he'd had to go through multiple partners to reach the same high at night. It was frustrating - and dangerous - for someone in his position.

"Let's start with something easy. How old are you, and where do you originally hail from?"

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[Zeal]

He studied the other as he looked down at the table for a few moments before his eyes met the others. That flirtatious look made him want to lick his lips as he said in a husky voice, ”Hmmmm my age first. Lets see~ Maybe we can make this a fun game of sorts.” He said as he took out his cell phone and unlocked it. Waving it around it opened his gallery with a special locked folder that was labeled sexy. ”Since we both love the dangerous fires lets make it spicy. I will give you 3 guesses and if you can guess the correct age right on the dice I will let you have 1 pic out of this special folder of mine. Guess wrong and you won’t have another chance at this folder until we meet again hmm some time next month. Sound fair?” He said as he closed his phone and placed it on the table.

He folded his arms and gave a dangerous smirk as he tilted his head in a playful thought. ”I actually come from Romania. I am unsure if that is my birthplace or not but I was raised there so that is home for me. I have been here for what….3-4 years now?” He actually had to think about that one. He was unsure how long he had been here. ”I actually travel a lot so I lose track but to answer your question Romania is your answer. I can not show you my ID sadly because it would be cheating for you.” He said as he propped his elbows on the table and leaned in a little bit.

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[king fire]

And no one can deceive what is meant to be

I'm my worst enemy

The older man's response was...intriguing and frustrating in equal parts. He couldn't have simply told the teen, oh no; he'd made it a game. Ao never could surrender the competition when a challenge was issued. However, someone's age wasn't something he usually cared about, and thus was something he wasn't very good at estimating. It had never mattered before, but now there was no way he'd let himself lose. Regardless of whether or not he wanted the prize...though, it would be a nice one to have considering how often they ran into each other. Best get the guesses out of the way, rapid fire style, he figured, "27, 31, 36." The male was definitely older than the teen, or any age he pretended to be for his various aliases. It was hard to believe the man was over 40 though, so somewhere in between. Probably. Hopefully, even if he didn't use that word even in his own mind without serious reservations.

Silken rubies slid against his companion's skin as the older man shifted in the course of their conversation. It was...distracting. Enticing. Ao was half tempted to sit on his hands to keep them to himself. Romania? Had the Irish devil truly heard correctly? Wasn't that like the home of vampires and shit? No, he halted that train of thought, that's Transylvania. A dangerous little smirk crossed his face, even as his emerald eyes stayed hard and focused on the redhead before him. "I'll believe you, though who says cheating ruins the fun? However," one hand rubbed against his cheek while the other lowered out of sight, "if that's true, what brings you to our shining little city?"

honest guesses are hilarious. didn't even reference his profile for them either | Zeal | Song

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[Zeal]

If Rhys wasn’t confused before he sure is now. Although he heard every answer he was shocked at how fast this one could actually speak. He chuckled as he shut his phone off, ”Close, no and no. Soooo hm lets see any meet up for next month you will have another chance.” The other puts the phone back into his pocket as he leans back fighting off another yawn. He chuckled as he shrugged his shoulders, ”Sometimes a cheat can ruin the fun. Sometimes it makes it more adventurous. I would lean more towards the fun and not the ruin. But I originally came out here for some schooling and training. I haven’t decided if I want to go back home after I graduate. It is nice here and I do like the culture. What about you? Where are you from and how did you stumble upon this place?”

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