In Your Love I Wanna Be Baptized

Yonen gently pulled Kiyo into a hug before stepping away. He shrugged gently as he let Elias past him. “Its quiet” he murmured.

“And I’m sure you will manage to catch him for good this time. He can only run for so long” Elias chipped in with a soft smile. He held Cya close for another moment before finally letting her slide until her feet were on solid ground again “I never expect them even when you tell me” He murmurs, “And shes picking up Anthony later if you wish to wait. She’ll be here tonight, it can be a surprise” He suggested softly, shifting as he held out an arm in offering to Kiyo since she was now closer having just hugged Yonen.  

Demetri laughed softly at Kiyohshi, waving a hand dismissively “I wasn’t actually going to leave, I said it more to annoy Elias. Especially since he knows if I so much as mention it later when Kai’s here she’ll just whisk me away” He pointedly ignored Elias derisive snort while he turned his attention to Caylee, “Well its a pretty nickname, sounds like something Kai would do” He said with a soft smile. At her question though he hesitated, glancing up until his blue gaze met soft red ones. After a subtle nod Demetri took in a slow breath “Ah, well I’m actually her brother” He murmured sheepishly, lifting a hand to scratch at the back of his head, further messing up his bronze tresses.

Kiyohshi smiled as she was hugged, relaxing into the hug just slightly. The tavern owners were indeed special to her, and not just because of her sister. “Except when Cya and I are around, right?” she teased. She looked at Elias and smiled, nodding. “That’s the hope. But right now, the safest place for us is here, where Angel can’t get even if he tried.” she leaned into the offered arm of the redhead, humming softly. “Thanks, Eli.”

Yonen chuckled, a soft smile tugging his lips “Whether he’s a big deal or not I won’t let any harm come to you here, if he somehow manages to escape.” He responded, voice its typical smooth cadence. “I am glad you have come home as well” He glanced at Kiyo “The both of you”

Elias laughed softly “Why would you even race her? You know Neko’s are ridiculously fast, especially on familiar turf” He shook his head, his grin softening a little “I know, I was just teasing, and I’ll get you one when you’re ready. We still keep your brand in stock ya know” He faltered, as if he had revealed something he hadn’t meant too. A soft squeeze to his hand caused his red eyes to flash towards Yonen, who wasn’t even paying attention to him in any obvious manner and he relaxed. “I’m sorry to hear Angel keeps escaping though, hes such a nuisance.”

Demetri groaned, rocking back on his heels away from the woman “Oh no, you’re just like Elias aren’t you?” he dug one hand into his tresses, hanging his head slightly “I already can’t handle it” He turned his head to look at Eli “I change my mind, I totally can crash at Kai’s place” He joked, with only a small hint of despairing truth. Upon hearing the younger female, the one who appeared to be his age addressed him he diverted his attention to her. His eyes widened slightly as he took in her beautiful face but otherwise he kept his reaction to himself “Ah, no unlike some people I call those by what they’d prefer. If you like Cya then I can call you that” He grinned, waving a hand in Elias pouting face to ward off the males sputtering protests about him not actually leaving.

Elias gave up on getting Demetri to take back the idea of leaving and spun around to see what Cya was holding out for him. Instantly he cooed as he reached for the small object “This is definitely going on the house keys” He stated, eyes darting to meet amused dark blue ones as Yonen snorted at him. Using the arm he hadn’t removed from Yonen’s waist to shift the male he moved the taller man out of his way and shifted forward to scoop the girl up into a big hug “Hey, welcome back and thank you. Its perfect” He murmured into her hair.

Caylee smiled. “I know. I can always count on you and Eli-san.” She said, smiling softly. She didn’t miss the look between Yonen and her sister, giving a quiet giggle as she moved to twirl her cloak off and put it up.

Kiyohshi huffed in an indignant manner. “She’s part vampire, too. I thought I had it this time.” She replied, arching a brow. “You two miss me that much?” She teased. She hopped down and moved closer so she could give Yonen a hug. “I wouldn’t trust her to be safe anywhere else. Except Kai’s place, of course.” She needed some kind of reassurance she was okay, and that her sister was safe. “We’ll get him, eventually. And he won’t escape…I hope.” She replied. Hearing Demetri, she arched a brow. “You can stay, I’m playing. You like Demetri, I’ll call you Demetri.” She assured.

Yonen huffed, a small smile curving his lips as he reached out and tugged her into his long arms for a short but loving hug. Pulling back he watched her as she talked, listening to the two girls banter back and forth before putting all his attention back on Caylee as she rummaged through her bag. “I’m glad you’re back, regardless of the circumstances.” He murmured lowly, stepping back just a little to put some space between them as he glanced up at Kiyo who was now by the bar. He nodded in her direction, a small smile tilting his lips to convey he’d hug her as well if she was closer.

Elias and Demetri at that moment managed to get out of the kitchen, Eli’s expression brightening instantly upon seeing who it was. Circling his arms around Yonen’s waist he leaned against the male’s back to peer over one slim shoulder at the smaller girl before them “Hey Cya-chan, you have something for me?” He managed to respond just as Kiyo chose that moment to be all dramatic, even if playfull. He couldn’t help but snort as he diverted his attention before either Caylee or Yonen could respond to him, pulling back just a little to grin at the woman across the bar.

“I’m going to ignore the shy comment and warn you the best way to get drinks is probably by asking nicely, and having better taste than to ask for beer.” Eli retorted with a grin, removing one arm from Yonen’s waist he turned to reach back and grab Demetri’s shoulder. “Ah, this is Demetrius” Elias started, his grin turning just a little more wicked at the males instant flare of despair, “Demetrius this is Kiyohshi, and the adorable one over here is Caylee” he continued with clear amusement, removing his hand from Demetri’s shoulder to wave at the two women respectively.

Demetri reeled back upon being called a kid only to start sputtering at Elias’ instant response “Demetri!” He cried out, flushing when he realized exactly how dumb that sounded “I mean, call me Demetri. I don’t go by my full name with anyone but this old man” He huffed, glaring playfully at the red-head beside him.

Yonen hummed softly, ignoring the chatter happening around him as he carefully reached out for the small keychain. He took the small piano shaped object in the palm of his pale hand and curled long fingers around it slowly. Raising it for inspection he stared at it for a moment or two, just long enough to hear Demetri squawking at no doubt something Elias said, before he responded. “I adore it, thank you” He murmured lowly, leaning forward out of Elias’ grasp just enough that he could press a gentle kiss to her forehead, his free hand coming up to ruffle her long strands gently.

Caylee gave a squeak as she was hugged, nuzzling the older man a little. Being part cat meant her natural state was to give affection to those she loved. "Meh, Angel is no big deal. He's marked a traitor, he can't pass through the wards in Rikaita even if he tries." She said, nodding matter-of-factly. "I'm glad to be home." She replied.

Kiyohshi smiled at her sister and Yonen, nodding a little at him. "I'll get mine in just a second. Racing Cya is always exhausting." She teased, looking at the pair stumbling in. "You know I'm kidding. But a cold beer sounds nice after the evac back to earth. I don't know how Angel keeps finding ways out." She looked worried for a moment, reaching up with her right arm to rub at her left side, where a scar had settled. She blinked and shook her head a little before looking up at the hunger male. "And because beer here has a smoother taste. Beer back home is more like whiskey." She looked at Demetri and gave a smile. "I think I like Demetrius better. If only to pick on ya. Unless you'd rather I call you kid?" She joked.

[text]: I got super pissed so I threw a pen at her and it hit her square in the face.

[text] : my mom says you looked "very cute" today

[text] : It's not really a bar it's more of a place in the middle of the woods with alcohol and a pool table

[text] : MY MOM NEEDS TO CALM DOWN

[text] : if you ever wear a leather shirt I swear to god

[text] : beach. be there.

[text] : amazon sells a potato blaster for 20 dollars

[text] : NO ONE WANTS ME, NOT EVEN TINDER WORKS FOR ME

[text] : can't go, jesus camp is starting on saturday, mom won't let me get out of that

[text] : my hips hurt for all the wrong reasons

[text] : dude for a minute today I just really wanted to shave my eyebrows off

[text] : there's a really cute gay guy singing and I can't be held responsible for my actions

[text] : I'm 2 hairy 2 make plans

[text] : I have no shame and no clothes

[text] : great timing, I was actually just watching a lesbian movie

[text] : I just puked my guts out so I guess that's a no to hangout for me

[text] : what's this placenta eating bonanza?

[text] : do you think if I put avocado in my hair I'll make it better?

[text] : there was nothing else so I just drank vodka with chocolate powder

[text] : I got new clothes let's go out

[text] : I LOST THE VIDEO OF ME RIDING THE PANDA UGGGHHHH

[text] : I always laugh thinking back to the times I was scared to tell people I'm interested in boys

[text] : I was so confused with all his niceness that I could've shat my pants

[text] : hey can I stop by? I miss your house

[text] : we're on a friendship level I never thought I'd achieve. We played spin the bottle.

[text] : I'm majoring in SEXUAL SCIENCES

[text] : if you're gonna fuck me up at least buy me dinner first

[text to someone who's clearly not Jorge] : thanks Jorge

[text] : soooo I just cried at the restaurant table. Come pick me up?

[text] : we made out so hard I lost my septum piercing

[text] : I'm not jealous I just think you shouldn't settle for that piece of shit though

[text] : HE HAS SO MANY BALLS

[text] : you're my friend so I'm just gonna say it. I made out with a few guys. I liked it. So I guess I'm bi.

[text] : [sends video of slugs mating]

[text] : I'm very invested in your love life

[text] : sorry I'm tripping, I inhaled some serious chemicals in class today

[text] : TOTORO FRIENDSHIP TATTOOS LET'S GO

[text] : how come you never wrote a poem about MY lips?

[text] : no strings attached wanna go to the movies and talk until we get asked to leave?

[text] : do you have a toy gun? but I need one that REALLY looks like a gun

[text] : you fell down the stairs and scraped your knees. Every three minutes you would turn to us in shock, point to your legs and ask "where did this come from??"

[text] : hey it's not that I want to get back together or anything but I just really miss your dog, man

[text] : you called me a minion, I will never trust you again

[text] : THAT'S A CUTE DAD THOUGH. CUTE DAD ALERT.

[text] : I'm not introducing you to my friends, you'll sex them all up and it will make things weird

[text] : can we make out?

[text] : listen to me, we're all gonna die. Life is too short not to give into this obvious sexual tension between us.

[text] : it's not my fault you eat a banana like you're sucking dick, of course everyone would film that

Elias startled slightly, shifting back in Yonen’s arm at the sound of a voice calling out, “Is that…?” He trailed off, eyes narrowing in confusion even as trembles of delighted anticipation raced down his spine. Yonen released the male and moved towards the kitchen door with a speedy grace that was normal for him. “Only one way to find out.” The silver haired man said, voice back to being void of any emotion as he moved towards the kitchen door.

Elias glanced over at his younger companion, who despite still sitting in the chair was doing so as straight as possible, obvious curiosity filling the boys blue eyes. “Well come on, we might as well go see if it’s who I believe it to be” Elias huffed.

A sharp grin split across the younger male’s face, showing sharp white canines as Demetri practically flashed out of his chair, eager in his movements to figure out who possibly could have come here. In all his time coming here he had never actually seen anyone else at the tavern. Although he had of course heard about many travelers as well as the others whom Elias had grown to claim as family whom off and on lived here. Elias merely rolled crimson eyes, huffing as he reached out to ruffle bronze tresses. Demetri barely contained a squawk of indignation, swatting at the mans hands as they stumbled around each other out the kitchen door.

Yonen by this point had made it out of the kitchen and into the bar area, eyeing the familiar figure who was standing in the doorway. His gaze tracked everything about her quickly, cataloguing everything as he stepped out from behind the bar into the open area “Ah, Caylee?” He asked, moreso to draw her attention his way than to clarify whom it may be. He already knew it had to be the young princess.

Caylee was looking around when the voice spoke annd she spun. Her cloak twirled like a wide brimmed skirt with her movement as she did, the cloth twirling about her legs as she stopped before settling with no more movement of its owner's body and falling back behind her. “Yoni-sama!” She cheered, vanishing in a blur before appearning in front of him and opening her arms. She knew by now that while Yonen wasn’t affectionate per se, he did show it to a rare few people. “We came home. Kris didn’t like me moping around.” She said, grinning up at the silver haired male.

“Well, that’s a fair part of it.” Kiyohshi said as she walked in, taking off her jacket to hang on the rack by the door. “Mostly he wanted us safe, given Angel has once again managed to break out and is on the lamb doing God knows what I'm another murder attempt scheme.” She said, walking over. “Are you the only one here?” She asked, tilting her head a little.

Caylee huffed. “Angel doesn’t scare me anymore, Kiyo.” She lied with ease, very few people knew just how terrified her older brother made her. She looked up at Yonen and gave a smile. “Hey Yoni-sama, I made you something. Eli and Kai, too.” She moved her cloak to pull a worn grey messenger bag from her side and opened the zippered pocket on the flap. “I mean, they aren’t the best, don’t judge. But it was fun.” She pulled out three keychains, pulling one that looked as if it was supposed to be a piano up and holding it out to him. “This one is yours.”