DreadRedQueen

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"What’s on the to-do list today?" She asks.

He joins her at the table, tucking into his own food.

"First, we collect our order from Enzo, then we get the ingredients I need for dinner and dessert for your parents coming over. Then, we should practice your set for tonight." He says, sipping his coffee.

"You’ll be playing with me?" She asks with a hopeful smile.

"Yes." He smiles. "I look forward to it." He adds.

Playing together was one thing, but to perform with her, that had been a dream of his for a while.

"That will be fun! Sounds like we have a busy day today." She grins

"Yes, it will be." He chuckles.

"We should get started!" She says as she finishes eating.

"Yes," he agrees, finishing his coffee and food and carrying the plates to the sink.

She helps him clean up, excited to see her dress.

He chuckles, sensing her excitement.

Spite darts into the living room, his ears back, eyes wide.

He darts under the living room table, then darts back upstairs like a rocket.

"Maker, maybe I shouldn't have given him some catnip this morning." Lucanis chuckles, watching his cat race around the house like a lunatic.

"At least he’s entertained?" She giggles.

"I'm hoping it will tire him out enough that he behaves tonight." He chuckled, drying his hands.

"Come on, let's go." He smiles, heading for the front door, pulling on his coat, and grabbing his car keys from the dish on the way.

She follows after him, grabbing her coat as well.

He opens the doors for her, and soon they are driving into the city.

He changes gear, joining the highway, the city flying by, as he drives a little faster than he should.

He weaves through the traffic and down into the city limits to Enzo's private car park.

He kills the engine and gets out, opening Lily's door with a smile.

"Someone is excited," She teases with a giggle. "I am too, so I can’t blame you." She grins.

"I want to see what masterpiece Enzo has made for you." He chuckles, helping her out of the car and locking it.

He guides her towards the Tailors with his hand on the small of her back.

The tailor's is quiet, the only sound is the bell ringing above the door as they enter.

There is movement in the back area, and then Enzo walks through the curtain.

"Ah, Señor Dellamorte, I was hoping that was you." He chuckles, walking up to them.

"We’re excited to see the dress!" She smiles.

"And I'm excited to show you, it just might be my finest work." Enzo chuckles.

"Please, right this way." He bows, gesturing for them to follow him out back.

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The villa comes into view, the guards let them past and they follow Altara to the garden patio. A table has been set up with fresh tea, coffee and hot chocolate, plates and cutlery have been left out for the cake.

A young servant, Dante, recognises smiles when she notices them and waves before heading inside.

Altara smiles, sensing Lucanis and Spite nearby, she glances across the courtyard and grins, " Cake with a view, how delightful.

Dante hears the sound of swords clashing and grunts before they see them. It seems Lucanis and Spite were sparing, they were fast, darting around eachother, shirt sleeves rolled up, sans waist coats.

"Oh! Spite must be happy. How long do you think they've been sparring?" Dante asked as they sat down at the table and watched intently, paying attention to tactics and form, despite how fast the sparring match went.

"Judging from what im feeling through the bond, a while," Altara smirked. Spite and Lucanis had not realised they had an audience yet, they were far too distracted.

Lucanis manages to disarm Spite, sending his sword flying and skidding on the ground, Lucanis's sword now at Spite's throat.

He stepped closer. Spite was breathing hard. They stare at eachother for a moment, and then they are kissing. Lucanis pulls Spite into him, and a moment later, he's pressing Spite against a tree, the kiss becoming heated.

Altara clears her throat rather loudly, and the men part abruptly. Lucanis looks incredibly flustered when he realises he has an audience.

Spite is leaning against the tree, looking very disappointed when Lucanis picks up his sword and hands it to him. Spite pouts, realising their little moment has been interrupted, though he smiles when he spots Altara, and she waves.

"Oh my." Manuelle blushes furiously.

"Maker." Toya fans herself.

Altara chuckles in amusement, both from their comments and the flush of embarrassment she feels from Lucanis, he did tend to get a little swept up in the moment whenever he sparred with her or Spite.

"You can't use that distraction on the field, it doesn't work!' Dante jokes with a laugh, looking anywhere but at them.

Lucanis: "Ah, but im not in the field and I had already won." He chuckles, his cheeks still a little flushed, but he tries to play it off.

"Lucanis likes it when I'm distracting." Spite grins, Lucanis pinches the bridge of his nose and groans.

"Maker, Spite." He groans in embarrassment.

"How was your shopping trip?" he asks, trying to change the subject

"It was fun! Never seen that many expensive dresses in one place, or like all the jewellery. That was all so expensive and honestly a bit overwhelming, but it was fun!" Dante says excitedly.

"I take it you took them to your favourite tailor." Lucanis chuckles at Altara.

"Of course, He makes fantastic dresses. I dont remember you complaining about my wedding dress he made." She grins.

"Of course not, it was beautiful." He chuckles, though he had enjoyed taking it off more. He gives her a look, and she chews her lower lip.

Altara smirks knowingly and mouths 'later.' to him before opening the box containing the cake.

"I got some for you to." She smiles at him as he takes a seat next to her.

"Me too?" Spite asks, sitting next to her, he liked cake.