Demonic--Whispers In reply to Ambrosia-Reaper [2016-11-24 01:59:38 +0000 UTC]

   Running through his music and set he was preparing for Sinner's Sunday at Rolo's, Levi didn't even notice the flash of light from the Opera House doors just after the first verse. Completely into his composition, wailing into his harmonica between his lips and the microphone, he would hardly notice anything unless it was Edgar's voice or presence. That's about how numb he was to the invisible feeling he had already gotten used to while staying at the Opera House. If it wasn't Edgar calling his name, it was only Noah. Everyone else pretty much stuck to their rooms and loved ones until meals were cooking. That was the only time Levi noticed everyone melding and not just the usual small cliques breaking off. 

"--Blame yourself, blame the way you were raiiised
And if you need to blame, you could blame your own raaaage
Or you could trust yourself and trust OTHERS too
And trust your trust in trust and then they'll trust you
You can run where you wanna run when you wanna hide
You feel like you are driving but you just took a riiiiide
The truth shall set you free is what I hear them saaaay
And to my sweet surprise it does work out that waaaaaaaay.."

   Going back to his harmonica and letting out his feelings of rage from not being trusted in his new home, he knew there was only one other he could share that feeling with at the moment. Looking over to his king, he gave his love eyes that would let him know it was his turn. Holding out a sustained note, he allowed Edgar to have his own time to shine in the music and shread out his ancient frustrations before Levi went back to being verbal about his feelings. 

"A radical concept I know Iii'm lying dooown
But try it just once and take one more look around
I spoke not in haste till I said to my feaaar
"ONE OF US MUST GO, AND LOOK, I'M STILL HERE!!"
You can run where you wanna run when you wanna hide
You feel like you are driving but you just took a ride
The truth shall set you free is what I hear them say
And to my sweet surprise it does work out that waaaay

And to my sweet surprise it does work out that waaaaay
And to my sweet surpriiiiiise.."

   As the music closed out, Levi looked away from his beloved hybrid to the mic stand. That was when he finally noticed the familiar/new face. "Oh, Hullo!" he said setting the mic in it's place and taking a handkerchief out his vest pocket to gentle mop his forehead incase his horns would be visible. "Friend of yours, love?" he asked Edgar, pointing to Apollo as he slid his prized harmonica into a safe pocket.

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Ambrosia-Reaper In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2016-11-24 20:53:30 +0000 UTC]

   Apollo had a big smile on his face listening to the new performer. He didn't recognize Levi at all, but he already knew Edgar. Of course, he didn't know that much about Edgar or how he could shred that insanely on the guitar. When they were through, Apollo immediately started clapping and shouted out after Levi's greeting. 
   Edgar had a look up, pursing his lips as he smiled and nodded, "Yeah, I know that bloke. Hasn't been around in a while."
   "HI APOLLO!" Destroyer shouted back after jumping up onto his stool at his drum set and waving wildly with sticks still in his hands. He jumped back down, running around the set to at least give Levi a pat on the back. "That was awesome!"
   Eager and amped up, Apollo got up onto the railing of the upper level and back flipped off with a powerful jump. Landing squarely, he threw out his arms, did a bow and turned around to face those on stage with a big smile. Apollo flipped his long, fluffy waves out of his face as he jogged up to the stage. 
   "I couldn't think of a better welcome back!"

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Ambrosia-Reaper [2016-11-25 06:00:43 +0000 UTC]

   Seeing the trick with his very own eyes, Levi knew he was finally meeting the one others whispered about. There was gossip and bets going on in the demon world and the name Apollo was hot on many tongues. Besides matching his features and energy to what other demons had told him about, he could also recognize the wild party-goer for his current lifestyle in Old Hollywood. "Thanks mate," he said to Destroyer with a genuine smile, "I appreciate your help in making it so." Pulling himself close to his hybrid king, Levi kissed him on the cheek to deliver a discreet message in his ears. "Remind me to tell you what the shadows say about your eccentric friend."
   The very second Destroyer screamed his friend's name, Noah almost threw the big black bass he had adopted as his own. "BUDDY!!" Seeing Apollo dismount and stick his landing, he knew Jay would have been just as envious if he had witnessed it himself. Thinking enough to carefully take off his instrument and lean it on a nearby stand, he ran towards the orchestra pit and dropped into the darkness. a split second later he was running from the corner of the audience towards one of his best friends. "I KNEW YOU'D COME! YOU MISSED US TOO! I KNEW YOU DID!!"

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Ambrosia-Reaper In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2016-11-25 06:36:02 +0000 UTC]

   Edgar glanced over at Levi, chuckling quietly at his boyfriend's comment. His own curiosity spiked and he was eager to have a moment with his love to get a taste of what the shadows had to say. Seeing Noah shadow-jump though took his gaze instead. "He's gotten talented at that," Edgar commented with a large smile, watching Noah lovingly.
   "OF COURSE I FUCKING MISSED YOU!" Apollo shouted, running at Noah and throwing his arms around him once they practically collided. As excited as he was, Apollo spun his best friend around excitedly before setting him back down. "I've missed all of you like fucking crazy! I've been partyin', but what's a party without some of my best friends? And shit, what about your new one up there!" He sutured to Levi on the stage, giving him a nod, "You could get a party going with just that song to start!"
   "And he has even better than that," Edgar added, removing the guitar in a swift singular move before returning to Levi's side so he could slide an arm around his waist.

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Ambrosia-Reaper [2016-11-26 04:04:21 +0000 UTC]

   "Oh you~" Levi said playfully slapping Edgar's chest, "You could listen for days. And you have, you lush!" Looking back at Noah and Apollo, he had to smile while feeling all the pride he did in his heart. "You've done so well with that transition," he began informing Noah, "I doubt you'll need me to teach you much more on it."
   Feeling warm fuzzies from both Apollo and Levi, Noah got red in the face almost instantaneously. "Now I can finally show off to Vlad," he told Apollo, "I've been keeping it a secret so I could surprise him one day. Levi's been awesome and helping me out a bunch since he moved in!" Suddenly realizing how much his friend might have missed int hre time he had moved out, he didn't quite know where to start. "Boy.. Do we have a bunch to catch up on," he told Apollo, "It's kinda cool you came home for people's birthday though. I know everyone else misses you too! I would have told Jay you were coming, but he and Nico poofed somewhere. Probably to get married again."

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Ambrosia-Reaper In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2016-11-27 00:11:45 +0000 UTC]

   "Well I'm his honeymoon present," Apollo decided with a laugh, planting his hands on his hips matter-of-factly. "It's great you've been picking up these skills though. I bet it's going to come in handy, especially if you wanna kick Jay and Nico's asses over whatever games you think up next." Having a look up at Levi, he gave him a nod of approval, "I'm glad you taught him yourself. My brother told me how disorienting it was for him to pick it all up on his own." Leaning over, Apollo gave Noah a nudge with his elbow, "So! You gonna bring me up to speed? I've been having one long party in Old Hollywood, so I know I've missed out here."

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Ambrosia-Reaper [2016-11-27 19:02:32 +0000 UTC]

   "I'll tell you everything I need to and even the stuff I know I know I shouldn't," Noah said with a bright smile. 
   Wondering if Noah was going to want the stage, he looked up at Edgar and pressed his hand over his hybrid's heart. "Perhaps we should give them the stage and go to Paradise."
   Hearing Levi talking to Edgar, Noah's head snapped around and he instantly had sad eyes. "No! You guys can't go! We have a party planned! Mom can't leave Dad's room just yet, so you guys don't have to worry! I made sure you could stay and no fights would happen!"
   Noah looked back at Apollo, taking his hand firmly before giving him a warning. "I've only ever done this with Levi, so hold on tight." Just as quickly as he ran out of the shadows in the side of the Opera House, he took Apollo with him back into them. Only taking two steps in complete, thick darkness, he brought them a good 30 feet to a shaded area backstage. The feeling was similar to going alone, but the pressure in his ears was tighter. As soon as it was easier to move, he knew they were both back safely on the other side. "Wow," he said letting go of Apollo's hand, "That felt like I was dragging an anchor across a lakebed. I wasn't going to let go of you though!" 
   Shocked to hear Noah's voice over his shoulder, Levi turned and went over to make sure his apprentice was alright. "Are you okay? If you had asked I would have told you to wait on doing that." Happy to both see and sense the two were okay, he only sighed with a nervous smile. "It's a good thing you both had a good hold on the other. We don't want to lose anyone in the darkness."
   "I'd never lose anyone," Noah swore with every bone in his body, "I'd take a bullet for everybody in this room. Even if I don't see many bullets coming through."

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Ambrosia-Reaper In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2016-11-27 22:55:28 +0000 UTC]

   "I agree with Noah," Destroyer chimed in with a nod, "You're great company and you're every bit a part of this family as we are."
   When Noah took his hand, he wasn't sure what was happening just yet. Once he realized what his best friend want to do, Apollo prepared himself for the trip into the darkness. Holding on tightly, he went running through with him easily. It wasn't the first time he had ever done so, thanks to his brother. It might have gone over a lot worse had he not known what to expect in the crushing void. 
   "Hey! No sweat!" Apollo laughed nonchalantly, "Noah wouldn't have ever lost me in there. I could've made my way out if I needed to anyway. I'm resilient like that. Lately I've been living up to my name as Reaper."
   "You'll only get stronger from here," Destroyer encouraged his friend, offering him a big smile, "It's awesome you can already take someone with you!"

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Ambrosia-Reaper [2016-11-28 01:04:52 +0000 UTC]

   "It'll probably be a lot easier with someone like Vlad," Noah confessed as he let go of his best friend's hand, "He hardly weighs anything so it might be a lot easier than taking someone like you big guy!" Just to be playful, he pulled back and lightly tapped Destroyer's arm. He knew better than to hit him with any kind of force though. That would only break his own hand and feel like a tickle to a guy like Destroyer. 
   "I'd like it very much if you were just careful for a few more days before you go in and out like that," Levi said warmly, and with an encouraging smile. "I suppose we can stay then. Especially if our favorite friend still doesn't have a hall pass."
   Really hoping he wouldn't have to go too deep into it, Noah decided to just tell Apollo the biggest news. "Magnus was turned a little while ago, so Cain and Dad have him sealed up in a safe place. Just don't go through any doors you normally wouldn't and you'll be just fine friend."

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Ambrosia-Reaper In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2016-11-28 02:55:51 +0000 UTC]

   "Oh, he was turned?" Apollo asked with an excited smile, "That's great! Good for them! Thanks for the heads up, I'd hate to hurt Magnus for trying to get a taste of this. I really only plan on sticking around my favorites though. Less of an opportunity to run into my ex. So I hope you guys really love me."
   "You're always good with me, Apollo," Destroyer quickly threw in, "Noah and me both I bet."
   "One thing you should keep in mind," Edgar decided to speak up with a small smile, "It wasn't Kurt who did the deed. That was me.. Bit of a feud right now."
   "Well!" Apollo laughed, shaking his head, "I missed plenty!"

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Ambrosia-Reaper [2016-11-28 03:53:01 +0000 UTC]

   "Just enough to stay out of the line of fire I suppose," Levi chuckled, "Seems the lady of the house wasn't too pleased with my kind being allowed."
   "That changed real fast though," Noah admitted, "He's had some hard times, but he's getting better. I'm hoping we can all be together for Thanksgiving again, but I won't be upset if I have to wait until Christmas."
   Tired, and looking for a reason to just rest, Levi decided to make an offer. "How about this? We can all go to the common room can't we? I don't know about you all, but I think I would rather take a rest and entertain Apollo while we wait for Jay and Nico to return home."
   Excited, Noah looked over to Destroyer, "Wanna go with these guys or see if Vlad and Cain are done with their not-so-secret early present making? I can't be sure, but I'm willing to put biiiiiig bananas on those two cooking up a spell together."

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Ambrosia-Reaper In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2016-11-28 05:57:34 +0000 UTC]

   "I know Cain," Destroyer replied with a bright grin, "They must be working on some kinda spell if Vlad is willing. I'd take your side of whatever bet with bananas. I'll catch up with you guys though, I actually want to see what my man is up to." Giving Apollo a brief wave, Destroyer went jogging off in the direction of his room. 
   "Let's get goin' then," Apollo threw in eagerly, throwing an arm over Noah's shoulders, "I love the common room. Shit, I've missed this whole place. At Freya's, I've got my own recording studio that I get to spend time in, but it still can't compare to the kinda life we can live here. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever be able to move on from this. Makes me wonder how Jax ever did it. I couldn't give this all up easily. He probably didn't either, though."

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Ambrosia-Reaper [2016-11-29 02:27:51 +0000 UTC]

   Knowing another secret the others probably didn't, Noah just chuckled as he put one arm around Apollo's back. "I think that guy's doing okay," he divulged, "Dad said a bunch of The Master's went to Oakland not too long ago for his wedding. I know Austin was invited, so it must have been to one of the guys he does yoga with."
   "Is that what The Prophet does in his spare time," Levi asked jokingly, "Yoga?"
   "Oh yeah!" Noah continued innocently, "He does tons of yoga! Sometimes Bradon goes with him and stuff. Maybe it's a couples club?? I know they go with some other people too. I think they call themselves, like... Yoga Freaks, or something. All I know is I've heard him talk about 'Freaks training' he does on weekends." Thinking a little too hard about a puzzle with many missing pieces, Noah scratched his head as they all walked into the giant common room that was more of the entire Opera House's playroom. "I dunno man.. It's gotta be a yoga thing! All those guys he hangs out with are ripped.." Lifting his own free arm, he looked at his muscles with a pout. "Maybe I should do some yoga," he mumbled to only himself and mental voices.
   Enjoying Noah's train of thought as he always did, Levi tried his best not to burst out in laughter and insult his precious naive little shadow friend. "I think you're brilliant without it," the demon prince offered, "When I did yoga, it was to channel my jealousy and rage. Thankfully, I've found better avenues to displace those dreadful feelings now.."

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Ambrosia-Reaper In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2016-11-29 05:25:46 +0000 UTC]

   "Married huh?" Apollo asked with raised eyebrows, showing no indication of the burning jealously he had for his former, secret lover, "Nice! At least he's doing good now. We were such a small group back then. Destroyer just ran off, but I know he'd agree with me. It felt so small before everyone really started coming in."
   When Levi brought up those other avenues, he let out a dark chuckle, "Yes. I've shown My Sweet Seraphim a thing or two about channeling those dark feelings through art. Among other things.. But Noah! We share the same hobby. Who needs yoga when we men create worlds on a canvas?"
   "You run around enough with Vlad, Nico and Jay," Apollo threw in, "And if you want more, you can start partying with me. The work I put in is enough. You and Vlad can skip the drinking part if you want though, we'll keep it to weed. Believe me though, if you go on with me you might pass out in a drain pipe."

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Ambrosia-Reaper [2016-11-30 05:41:27 +0000 UTC]

   "Wouldn't be the first time," Noah answered back both honestly and with a laugh, "Jay and I had some goooood nights in some sewers before we figured out how easy it was to just hop in a running car. You'd be surprised how many people just leave keys in with the engine running while they do the craziest things." 
   Looking around the common room, Levi wondered which book he could pick up and read for a while. All he wanted was time with Edgar, but he didn't mind sharing it with Noah and someone else he knew he would need to be close to in the future. "Yes, but you don't need a car anymore love! Just ask Edgar here! Don't think he's driven in months thanks to me! All you need is a good night's rest and a decent sense of direction."
   Actually a little excited he had enough people for a proper round of Mario Kart, Noah broke away from Apollo to grab the controllers by the couch and large projection screen. "I'm not good with direction at all," he responded to Levi before going back to Apollo with a controller. "A little bit of drinking is okay on special occasions, but Vlad and I could smoke out any place you pick." Giving his friend a challenging narrowed eyed gaze, he puffed up his chest to look a little bigger than he normally did. "Don't you test me and Mr. Mickiewicz," he said with a wink, "Just because I play the piano doesn't mean I'm not willing to take you down as Old Hollywood Party King! You've never even seen me walk on hands!.." 

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-25 08:14:40 +0000 UTC]

While in the office of his home in Old Hollywood typing lyrics angrily on his old typewriter, he was taking a pause to cope and smoke when he heard his voice called from the dark shadows of the office louder than the device on his desk. The voice was well ingrained in his mind, but he took a moment to tug on his hair , deciding on whether or not to answer his transmitter. Being the demon he was after all, his hand eventually took it up to see what was requested of him before he just appeared near another ex lovers side on a lonely night. "Yes, Edgar? How can I be of assistance to you this evening?"

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-25 08:22:19 +0000 UTC]

Edgar looked over at him, finding his appearance of little surprise. He turned his transmitter off, tucking it away in his jacket pocket. "Was I interrupting anything?" he asked as he looked Levi over. At the moment he wasn't going to say anything, but he could see Levi wasn't in the most stable of states. Edgar debated his next set of phrase, struggling to say any of them despite the fact that he wanted to. "I wanted to speak.." he admitted, frowning slightly as he glanced away, "You came to mind earlier.."

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-25 19:41:16 +0000 UTC]

"Did I?" he asked as he took another drag off the cigarette he brought with him through the shadows, "Fancy that." Since he still had no idea what exactly Edgar wanted out of him, Levi leaned against the passenger side door looking out into the thick, dark woods where the Opera House should have been visible. "If you were interrupting me, I would not have come so quickly.." His mind drifted to the thought of why he did melt so quickly into the shadow to run towards Edgar, but something told him it was the slight ache in his heart..

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-25 20:13:25 +0000 UTC]

When Levi moved, he focused his intent gaze on him and continued to study his appearance and body language. Again, certain phrases were running through his mind, but this time he thought himself foolish for any of them. "I had a dream.." Edgar began quietly, pursing his lips together as he brought it all back to the front of his mind. "I held your hand.." He stopped himself, taking in a soft breath as he looked forward again. Edgar reminded himself of who he was with and again scolded himself for even mentioning the dream. Frustration built in his chest and he began to question himself as to why. Maybe it had to do with the fact that Levi was stuck in his head and he hated another weakness. 

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-26 03:28:05 +0000 UTC]

When it was mentioned, all Levi could think about was the last hand he held and that just made him want to sink back into the shadows to be alone. "Did you now? Sounds like a pleasant dream mate, " he replied back with little difference in his tone. The last drag on his cigarette was long, but he flicked it away as he sat up from the side of the car. Convinced he was there to do the job and just be the toy everyone enjoyed to play with again, Levi turned around and gave Edgar a slight smile. "Is that why you wanted me to come to you? To hold your hand again for a little while in the woods?"

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-26 04:18:33 +0000 UTC]

Edgar scowled at him, turning his face away with even more frustration building. He had no idea what he wanted out of Levi, but somehow he knew that wasn't the response he was looking for. Instead of lingering on the thoughts any longer, he burned the dream out of his mind. "What ails you?" he decided to ask, avoiding Levi's question entirely. Maybe he had wanted to hold his hand at first, but now he certainly didn't want to. "And do not play your games with me, I have lived far too long not to notice the pain." His gaze went in the direction of The Opera House this time. Edgar remembered the spell that bound it and knew that only he could see its true form. Having Levi so close to it could be potentially dangerous and he would have to keep an eye out for anyone coming out.

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-26 07:49:38 +0000 UTC]

"We've all got pain love," Levi said simply as he walked around the car so he could put his hands on Edgar's knees, "What's so wrong with me coming to you in hopes of forgetting about it?" He knew that it would take more than words to convince him that he didn't want to be alone again that night, but a smile came a lot harder to force than normal. "And I rather like the games we play when we're together mate.. Really helps me think straight for a while."

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-26 08:03:22 +0000 UTC]

He met his gaze again, eyes intent as he studied Levi's face. Edgar reached a hand over, grabbing his chin with it as he spoke, "Then maybe we can forget.. but I am hardly in the mood for games, not as much as I am for company." That alone was enough to bother him, but it seemed like he had already open the doors to some of his confessions. Edgar let go of his face, recoiling from him despite his words. "It must have occurred recently.." he commented, watching Levi's expressions with a sharp gaze. Edgar lifted his own chin slightly, his eyes narrowing as he did. Nothing was going to slip past him.

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-26 18:01:31 +0000 UTC]

Both eyebrows lifted for a moment as he shrugged with a sigh, "It's always more noticeable when it's recent isn't it? Even strong men like us can't hide it for long.." He leaned in a little more, allowing his hands to rub from Edgar's knees down the outside of his thighs slowly and back. Normally it would be a seduction tool, but his eyes were looking at his hands for comfort and not deeply into his lovers eyes for tempting. "If company is all you seek tonight, I can try my best to oblige. I am much to tired of the games for now anyway.." It hurt to think that way, but he could keep that pain to himself easily. He needed to keep his pain if he wanted to keep his friend.

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-27 02:53:48 +0000 UTC]

Edgar relaxed slightly as Levi rubbed his legs, in turn relaxing his intent expression. Hearing those words from him were enough to please him and it felt like that was what he was looking for in the first place. "Men like us must put an end to it at some point, even for a short time," he said, his voice gentler this time, "It is why I have found my pause here in California." There was a part of him that felt the desire to hold Levi in his arms, but for the time being he was fighting that urge off.

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-27 05:11:56 +0000 UTC]

"I think it was my pause that did me in," he confessed softly, "S'why I can't seem to press play and resume business as usual. For that I apologize, truly." Levi's hand stopped rubbing Edgar's legs, stopping to rest on his knees again instead of creeping up to his waist. "Perhaps another pause from my own self pity will do me some good.." It took him a bit, but he looked up into his lovers blue eyes with his own. "Go on and finish telling me about that dream.. Give me a nice distraction to pause for love."

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-27 05:55:49 +0000 UTC]

"No need to apologize to the likes of me.." Edgar responded, just as softly. He sighed as he let it come back to him, knowing the images were mixed up and hazy. "It hardly seems to make any sense," he began, locking onto Levi's gaze and finding himself unable to look away, "But what dreams ever do make sense?" His brow furrowed slightly as it started coming back, and he reached over to one of Levi's hands to hold in his own, "I held your hand on that broad avenue.. A broad avenue.. and we crossed the road and never spoke to another as we flew.. We left your man alone in drag laughing there at us.. A romantic bust, a blunder turned, explosive blunderbuss.." The thought of it suddenly brought a smile to his lips and he couldn't hide that now, so he let it be. "An ancient grand hotel of Persian thread and ivory.. And when your man would turn his head I'd see you look at me. Pools of brown and sea of red and demons in your pocket.. That same romance performed a dance inside a silver locket.." At this point in his story, he could see it formulating into more than just a dream, but a song as well. "A corner exit not tall enough to walk out standing straight, designed by men so ladies would have to lean back in their gait.. You grabbed my arm and left with me but you were not allowed to.. You took me to a public place to quietly blend into, such a trick pretending not to be doing what you want to.." Edgar pursed his lips together, adding a comment about his statement, "..but it seems like everybody does this every waking moment.." Suddenly he could remember the last half of his dream and his voice wavered, his lip trembling slightly as he finished it off. "I laid you down and touched you like the two of us both needed.. Safe to say that others might not approve of this and pleaded.. 'So selfish them', would be their cry and who'd be brave to argue? Doing what to people need is never on the menu.." 

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-27 17:11:04 +0000 UTC]

As Levi listened he let Edgar's words paint a picture in his mind. While he may not have had the same dream, he felt like he experienced it in that moment with just the eloquent retelling. Noticing his lover smiling slightly and still holding his hand with a trembling lip, Levi leaned in a little more to put his head in Edgar's chest. If it wasn't for the fact that he was already feeling a great deal of heartache he would have claimed a kiss, but memories of Hawaii still festered in the very back of his mind. "Looks as if I was right love," he said with a small hidden smile of his own, "That does sound like it was a very pleasant dream. Thank you for sharing it with me.." He didn't know why he had the urge to be so sweet and tender, but he guessed it either had to do with the time he spent with Rolo or, hopefully, just his depressive self conscience looking for comfort from any point in the universe. 

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-27 20:56:58 +0000 UTC]

Edgar slid forward slightly so he could wrap his other arm around Levi, letting him rest there as he relaxed significantly. He wasn't going to say it out loud, but he was finding a great deal of comfort out this small gesture. It had been at least a decade since he had been intimate with someone in such a way-- which was from the last person who had his heart. The reminder of what he had lost burned, but he fought for the feeling he had when he had his arm around Levi. "Pleasant indeed.." he murmured, turning his head slightly to rest it on Levi's, "Better than the others that haunt me.. if I must see anything at all, I would choose you every time."

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-28 02:40:32 +0000 UTC]

Edgar's confession made Levi freeze in his place, not even air dared to escape his lungs. Why did it have to hurt so bad and why was his conscience just eating away at him moment by moment? He finally realized that it was his own envy burning away inside his soul, waiting to completely consume him. He wanted too may things at once and the heartache and longing made him ultimately feel weak and sick. His species wasn't built to love.. The moment he remembered how to exhale he did, but a few tears escaped with it. "Why would you say such things to me?.." Levi tried his hardest to hold back, but eventually slowly wrapped his other arm around his lover's waist to hold him as his grip on the other hand tightened. 

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-28 02:54:58 +0000 UTC]

He could hear the emotion in his voice, feeling his own breath catch in his throat. Even he didn't know the answer to his lover's question. "I suppose.. This is my pause.." Edgar ventured, afraid of finding exactly what he had been avoiding all along. "..And when the games have ceased, I have let the truth out.. A love interruption.." He gently ran his thumb over Levi's knuckles as his grip tightened, knowing there was no turning back now. He was aware of the way he was feeling now.. and he knew it was dangerous. Edgar didn't want to move at all, he only wanted to hold Levi. Deep down, he knew that if either moved that he would want a kiss and that would solidify these feelings of love in his wicked heart; how could he ever prepare for that?

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-28 16:00:44 +0000 UTC]

He started to shake from a mix of several strong emotions, still holding on to the other like he was being ripped away. To Edgar it would seem like he was just crying and Levi didn't know if he liked that or not. Sure, there was streams of tears rolling down his face getting caught on his lover's shirt to leaving behind darkened dots of evidence, but the other emotions were the cause as well. Envy.. Lust.. Anger.. Betrayal, most of all. In his frantic mind he almost thought to disappear into the dark shadows of the night, but he had no where else to be than caught in the moment with Edgar. He tried his best to steady his trembling lip and jaw as he finally pulled away to look up into Edgar's eyes, "I warned you not to fall in love with a creature like me.."

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-28 17:18:11 +0000 UTC]

This time Edgar didn't look at Levi with anything but love and longing-- and he knew it. "It had never been my intention.. And if I had the choice, I would not let love control me.." His gaze softened to an incredible degree, his eyes gentle and expressing emotions he hadn't allowed to return for such a long time that now they were overwhelming. "I have discovered that.. There is a fine line between hate and love.." Edgar clenched his jaw, trying not to let his own tears rise and fall, "But it seems I have crossed this line.." Now that he had confessed his feelings, he wasn't sure what to do with them. Every fiber of his being wanted to run away from it, but he couldn't possibly tear himself away from Levi now. He had him so close and he didn't want to lose that. 

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-28 20:59:40 +0000 UTC]

As Levi struggled to find his own words to properly articulate how he felt, only his most recent broadcasted song came to mind. He would never be able to look Rolo in the eyes and sing the verse written for him, but it became painfully obvious that the very end was not intended for him after all. Unsure if Edgar heard the song, he decided to take a chance and quietly sing the lyrics he now knew were meant for his lover and not his best friend. When the song was originally recorded he used his duel demonic voice, but this time around it was softer and sweeter than any song he had ever sang before. "There's a tuuug of waaaar between what I caaan and can't feeeeel.. The inevitable compromiiise.. deterrmines theee reeeealll.. The equatiooon the reasooon for myyyy being here.. The strugglllle resuuulting.. in my invention of the teeeear.." He took his arm from around Edgar's waist to gently reach up and rub his cheek as he continued to look in his eyes and sing, "For I'mmmmm only somethiiing.. Yes, I'mmmmm ooonlllyyy somethiiing.. And I can only love.. someone.." With his voice beginning to waiver and crack under heavy emotions, he pressed on in hopes of his lyrics doing him some sort of good for once in his long miserable life, "And it's the beeest I can dooo.. It's the verrry best I can dooo.. Yooou're probably someone too.. So perhaps.. I love yooou.. Perhaps you'll.. love.. me.. toooo.."

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-29 06:21:20 +0000 UTC]

Edgar could feel his heart hitting against his chest as if an animal was let loose inside and he couldn't seem to control that wild emotions that came with that feeling. Levi's voice simply made him ache for his lover more and words sat right at the edge of his quivering lip. "However long it takes.. I swear to you that we will be together.." It burned for him to let that out, but even he knew that he couldn't get exactly what he wanted, exactly when he wanted it. There was always going to be something standing in his way and for all he knew, it could be Levi himself who would try to stop their love from unraveling. In the moment, however, he was going to risk his own heart just to feel something. "I love you.." Edgar told him in a fierce whisper, wrapping his arm tighter around him as he pulled the hand he held up to his chest so Levi could feel his heart and know the truth. "I'm going to love you, perhaps forever.." He couldn't take it any longer, leaving Levi's hand on his chest so his own could grab Levi's face and pull him into a kiss. After all the time he had spent fighting off his own tears, it was when he pressed his lips to his lover's that he shed them.

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-29 23:52:40 +0000 UTC]

Unlike any of the other kisses they had shared before, this one was new and made his lips burn as a spark ignited in his soul. Without even knowing it Edgar had forced himself into Levi's heart and now that the words were spoken, it was as good as a curse they could never break. No matter where his lover would go, Levi would be sure to follow because that's where his heart would always be; even if there was a day Edgar no longer wanted him. So lost in the euphoria of the moment, he didn't notice the brief whips of wind and darkness that engulfed them as they started to free fall into the shadows oblivion beneath Levi's feet. When he finally opened his eyes bright blue eyes, it took him a second to realize he had literally melted with Edgar and he corrected it by thinking of the one private place he had never brought another soul-- alive or otherwise. The moment they landed on the bed, Levi spoke with conviction, "It is now my calling on this retched earth to love you longer than you could ever love me.."

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-30 00:39:33 +0000 UTC]

While they had shared the kiss, he had barely noticed the shift into the shadows until it was almost too late. As they appeared in the entirely new bedroom, he had a brief look around before staring back into Levi's eyes. "Impossible.." he nearly growled, but still his expression remained soft. Now that he truly payed attention to Levi's features, he discovered how much he loved those beautiful blues. Edgar took one of his own hands back, only to wipe his face clear of the tears he had shed. "I have a promise I give to my brothers and my sister that I have always upheld.." he told him, speaking firmly with a soft voice, "And our promise is 'always and forever'. I extend this promise to you, Levi." Edgar brought a hand up, drawing the back of his hand along the side of his lover's face, "Always and forever, Levi.." 

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-30 19:34:10 +0000 UTC]

He raised a hand so he could gently take his lover's in his to press his lips to the back of Edgar's hand and he repeated, "Always and forever, Edgar.." There wasn't much time to think between that moment and the second later that his lips met Edgar's again. "Even if you were cast into the depths of Hell, I would always drag you back out and bring you here with me again and again.. our Heaven." Levi knew there would be time for more kisses and cuddling, but he wanted to show Edgar the land he now ruled. "You said you were a King before we met, welcome to your new Moroccan kingdom where no one can ever find either of us.. I know it is true because I've sold my very own soul for it's protection." 

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-30 23:54:44 +0000 UTC]

"Morocco is where you have taken me?" he asked with a smile spreading across his lips, "A new kingdom indeed.." Edgar sat up slightly, holding Levi in his arms still so he could have a few more kisses for himself. As far as he was concerned, they could see the new kingdom and be affectionate with each other. "And just so we're clear, Levi.." he took in a slow breath, lightly rubbing his lips against the other's, "I won't be going anywhere. Thing about me is that I can never die.. Mother truly knew how to make abominations." 

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-05-31 07:40:22 +0000 UTC]

"This is just splendid news love. Means you can never be rid of me," he smiled briefly, but shivered slightly from their lip stubble catching on the other, "I may get sent back to hell, but I've never been gone more than a few weeks. I can always claw my way out and I promise I will if only to get to you faster now." Levi slowly pushed forward until he could gently kiss his lover's perfect lips. "As for where I have taken you.. Well, I still have the satisfaction of saying no living soul has stepped foot on it's grounds. This is Caelum in terra, my home.. I've never brought anyone here before either. It's always been my escape.. My place to take my pauses I suppose."

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-05-31 18:08:41 +0000 UTC]

"Thank you for taking me here love," Edgar said genuinely, almost turning back around to lay on the bed with the way he was kissing Levi; however, he wanted to see this kingdom for himself and started sliding towards the edge of the bed with Levi. As he sat on the edge with his arms around him, Edgar rubbed his sides slowly as he memorized Levi's scent and the way it felt to kiss him. When he could finally build up the strength to pull away, he finally stood and looked down into those sweet blue eyes he had discovered he loved dearly. "Show me around Caelum in terra, Levi," Edgar asked with a gentle, raspy tone as one of his hands took Levi's. 

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-06-01 00:36:02 +0000 UTC]

"With extreme pleasure my liege," he said taking Edgar through the walkway to the right of the bed and into the sitting room, "I am not sure what your favorite brand of poison is, but all you need to do is tell me and I can have it stocked in the bar just behind the pool table. You know how quickly I can run down the street to get us some milk." Levi relished casting himself as a little house housewife, but would only play the role for the man he loved. "Our quarters are just the tip of the iceberg though," he said leading him out onto the terrace that wrapped around to their bedroom, "There are many rooms here I have just filled with whatever I fancied, but I plan to give you your own space here as well." He lead his lover down a few steps to a small table where they could see a smaller building in the distance. "That space was once called The Master's Quarters. Seems fitting for a King's retreat, does it not?"

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-06-01 03:50:06 +0000 UTC]

Edgar took the time to study this new kingdom of his, drawing a sense of power from his surroundings. He hadn't felt this empowered for months, not after his fall in New Orleans. His gaze, on occasion, would fall on Levi and he could feel his heart lose itself momentarily. The animal his heart had once been seemed to be tamed for the time being now that it had exactly what it wanted; Levi's love. "That it does, Levi," Edgar answered, turning to face him more, "I hope you do not mind me sharing my art with you more.. I think you will be surprised to find how many paintings you inspired from our one night alone. I always hide them away, but if you would not mind it.. I would hang them here instead." 

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-06-01 06:42:45 +0000 UTC]

"I think I'd love that Edgar. I want you to leave little pieces of yourself here, as much as you'd like. I have a few paintings of my own from a very long time ago, but I will remove the ones without personal value to make room for your own." He wrapped his arms around his lover, trying to use his shadows to bring them to Edgar's new studio, but failed. "Damn sun.. It's too bright out for me to ever use purgatory as a cheat. I guess we will have to walk to your new space love." He took Edgar's hand in his to lead him down past the pool area and down into the garden area. Once they walked up a little hill they made it to the patio where there was a smaller pool, bedroom and sitting room on the ground level, "We can clear it all out for you or leave it as it is. There is a smaller balcony on the roof that is covered and where I normally paint. Come on.. I wan to show you the opposite view.."

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-06-02 01:58:30 +0000 UTC]

"If I only knew the place better," Edgar chuckled as he followed along with Levi, "I would have taken us wherever we needed to go. I'm nearly as fast as you are love." Just as he made that comment, memories of their first night together crossed his mind and he savored it. Without meaning to or hardly realizing it, the veins around his eyes rippled into a blackened color and stayed that way for a brief window of time. "This is a lovely walk, I will admit.." he said, his eyes slowly returning to their normal look the further they went along. Edgar pulled Levi against his chest once they could look out onto the opposite view, taking it in with a growing smile. "This new kingdom satisfies me greatly.."

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-06-02 22:31:40 +0000 UTC]

"I'm glad. I spend a lot of time here by myself when I'm not in California. Of course you can easily get to my home there, but unless you get a plane, a few cars and a donkey or horse, you can not get here without me. Even if you were to try and find this place, you couldn't without me. I'm the only way in or out and I like it that way." Having spent many years looking at the view he turned around so he could look at his lover instead, "You are free to come and go as you please though. I will gladly bring you here anytime, even if you want me to leave you for a while after. I understand not everyone cares to have a demon lurking after them all the time."

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Call--Me--King In reply to Demonic--Whispers [2015-06-03 05:20:13 +0000 UTC]

Edgar focused his gaze on Levi once more, knowing he'd have plenty of time to enjoy the view if he wanted. In fact, he was certain later on in the week he'd be painting that exact view just as he had painted his home. "I like that we cannot be tracked here. I have constant enemies and if I ever need to run, permanently.. I could find my happiness here. With you," he said, drawing his hand along Levi's cheek like before, "Remember this as well, love.. I always want to know you're possibly lurking after me. The only time you cannot is when I am home. Any other time is.. Perfectly fine. My wicked heart is yours now, I will never take back that vow I made to you." 

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Demonic--Whispers In reply to Call--Me--King [2015-06-04 12:20:09 +0000 UTC]

Levi instantly pushed up on his toes to claim another kiss for himself, even taking a moment to wrap his arms around Edgar's neck. "You know that is you ever need me, I can hear and get to you from the shadows quicker than any other thing on this earth. Your enemies will never find you here and the only thing you will find is love and acceptance." For a moment he wondered just how much meaning the simple little words they said to each other held, but that was very clear to him now. Through he was never one to consider commitment of any kind, the situation was oddly comforting to him and he liked the idea of sharing his eternal damnation with Edgar on Earth.

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