princess of vers;

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     Eyes quickly open at her next words, “My Highness, I’ll always be here for you.” Until the day he becomes nothing more than something to be thrown away. He has always been hers from the start of the reformation of his life. A kiss that saved him countless times, from death and his own sanity. For some reason, those words hurt him, that he isn’t exactly hers, then who did he belong to. Who’s been feeding him all this kindness? All these general warm words? He’s gotten it all from Asseylum so hearing that he couldn’t remain hers, a question came to mind and he wondered is it because if the situation they’re in.

     ”Even though you’re married, Princess, no matter what.. I’m here for you.” He laughs silently to himself, though he doesn’t let the smile he has here falter. He watches as the kittens take her time, soft mewls and purring given. The felines had it better than him, eyes watching how she rubs her hands against their fur. It must be relaxing to be patted, comforted to the point where one could fall into ease. His gaze stays onto it until she speaks again, "I guess favoritism just runs through all of them? There’s people that they like and others that they love considering who they go near. Maybe they only like me because I feed them?"

     He’s happy to know she’s enjoying herself. With her question coming to fruition of why he likes kittens, “Well.. I guess, it’s because, they’re always curious. It’s like they know something I don’t. I wonder if they’ll tell me one day, what do you think?” It’s questions like these he has to ask her, because he’s always needed to be reassured by her, the things she says always holds some type of effect. Out the corner of his eye, he spots a white tail peeking from behind a couch on the other side of the room. "And maybe that." He points to the hidden feline,

     "It does not matter if we are miles apart, I believe if we are able to keep our spirts high, our companionship may never falter." A soft pause echoes from within, embarrassed for her earlier tones. "I must apologise for asking this of you," Far away from the wondrous world of VERS, it was almost impossible for Asseylum to continue to ask Slaine of this-- yet, he wished nothing more but to remain within her well wishes. "I am no longer royal upon the lands of Earth, Slaine. Simply Asseylum Vers Allusia-- a very proud citizen of Earth." She supposes she might never see the orbits of Space, the craters from planets circulating VERS' own. Still, the princess would pine for it; the only home she has ever known.

     "How fascinating it must be for a kitten," musing thereafter, eyes strain into a smile-- chuckle escaping her lips while digits coarse through the soft fur. A simple life they must lead, never understanding the hardships of life; the difference between one's land. "You must treat them with love, and all of your care. I can see they have warmed to your soft heart, and how becoming it is of you." 

The tea shop. Yes, Davide came here often for meeting purposes when Kyoya called them to gather for some important discussions (which really only consisted of him playing the piano in a professional fashion while dropping a word or two, important or not). Never did he have to come here for any other reason than that. Maybe he came by to visit some familiar faces, but that was it. That was it.

As he pushed the door to the shop open with ease, a look of dissatisfaction was plastered over his face. The interior of the shop hasn’t changed since he had last visited. Of course, not everything changes daily, but sometimes he wished that when he pranced by this very shop, it would be burnt down to the ground as a mound of ashes —Haha! Anyhow, he wasn’t here for a meeting, n’or was he here to have small talk with some acquaintances. Rather, he was here for work. A work shift. Davide Yamazaki, in a proper work uniform, working in some commonplace while trying to give courtesy to the customers who he doesn’t give a crap about? What has this world come to?

An unfamiliar face caught his attention from the corner of his eyes. Blonde locks of hair that didn’t belong to anyone he knew moved among the counter area of the shop. Who was it? There shouldn’t even be anything Davide didn’t know especially when it came to the people around him… Usually any kind of information would be in his grasp, but this one didn’t exactly come to him in a blink of an eye. As he walked to the back of the shop without a word to change, he closed his eyes briefly and pondered at the thought. Ayano Tateyama, Neji Hyuga, Mary Kozakura, Shu Sakamaki… Aside the members of Disaster, that’s all he could remember on the list of workers he saw awhile ago. He felt like he was forgetting someone… Perhaps that person outside was new.

He carried his feet out to the open areas of the shop, lazily tying an apron at the back of his waist. As he trudged over to the counter where the bright blond female stood, a glance of her eyes gave him an impression of familiarity. Vibrant teal orbs, which contrasted with the light hair that was placed atop. He snorted inwardly; yes, it sure did remind him of someone…

“‘Haven’t seen you around,” he voiced while setting the utensils in order out of boredom, not having much to do at the moment with the empty shop. After aligning the objects in swift hand movements, he looked over to the other once again. Not looking at the person while speaking was considered rude, so…

     Unusually present is the sound of no chatter, the only sound to be heard was her own footsteps; and the clatter of mugs presented delicately upon dust-free shelves. To live such a simple life seemed simple, yet enjoyable. Alas, apart from her time in Japan-- it happened to be seemingly peaceful, a fleeting occurrence which she had wished for.

     Virdian gaze does wander, as she, too, spots an unfamiliar face. She's certain of it, while unfortunate enough not to meet each person who worked here. About to speak, she glances back to the blond; firm in gaze as she nods to affirm his words, "I believe we have not met until this moment.."

    A simple shock of words, almost dropping the mug within her grasp; almost ithin her grasp, shattering pottery as swift as it came to her clutches. Catching such a mug in time; eyes widening as she faces him once more. That princess? Wind has been spoken of her presence, how could she think otherwise. "Ah, you must be friend of Sofia's?!" Unfortunate enough, the princess has not met her fiance's companions before this-- let alone heard tales.

     "I’ve always been yours to call your own, no matter what." In other words, she did save his life that day he was close to choking on water. He’s indebted. He’s actually happy the two have came to greet her, she analyzing them and their appearance. "Not really, they do come around when Lelouch, my.. uhm. Father.. is around." He continues to watch in order to see what she’s doing, it’s nice to see her enjoy the newer beings introduced to her. She’s heard of them from him but allowing her ideals of meeting them come to fruition, he’s happy.

     The ginger, she’s much more outgoing than the grey, who sits and waits though can become jealous and rush up at times. Slaine nods to her, "They’re very brave, they’re probably hoping you aren’t afraid of them." Youth is layered within these kittens as to once the ginger extends it’s paws to grab the Princess’ thumb, little digits holding on as the grey next made his way over to shift his tail from left to right.

     "Though, you cannot be mine to keep." Bold statement repressing words which she so longed to speak-- certainly he would understand them, so she hoped. As her finger remains outstretched, she notices a claw reaching for her flesh; delighted was only an understatement, continuing to hold onto Slaine's every word. "It seems most unfortunate, even so, you keep very good care of them."

     As the ginger playfully bats her thumb, emerald eyes glance to her left-- grey falling flat, while the other wanted nothing more but to play. A contrast in personalities, it seems; understanding that felines suffered personality switches the very same as humans. "They are not timid in the slightest, it is very clever to see how they roam," She, too, is evidently blessed; pinkie extending to rub between the feline's soft ears. Gathering a purr from the ginger, Asseylum now smiles-- pleased to enjoy the company of such animals.

     { ✦ } — Having eight cats is more than a handful to deal with, at times; it briefly makes him question the difficulty of parenthood, even arranged parenthood — such as of this city. Luckily, the ordeal of carrying around these cats is cut in half, thanks to having Yamigitsune around. Occasionally, however, Slaine has been letting his hime-sama (whoever that is) borrow one of the cats periodically, which Jin has no problem with, considering how often that his own favorite cat leaves the house.

     He’s only brought two cats with him to the pet shop today (the black one and the white one), since he’s only here to shop for a few accessories, anyway. Peering down the row of cat accessories again, he stops at the section with crowns, and puts various types of gaudy silver tiaras on the white cat, holding it up in front of the mirror for it to see, as well. (It seems curiously happy in front of the mirror — almost as if it enjoys its own reflection far too much.)

     Jin finds himself preoccupied with accessorizing the kitten, adding a small, teal cape around its shoulders (and noting how it purrs delightedly), that he doesn’t notice someone who also happens to be looking in the similar section, and ends up being bumped into, despite his Buddy’s warnings. "Oh — sorry, my bad," he blurts out almost immediately, in a rare moment of being caught off-guard.

     Asseylum holds the ginger beneath the warm embrace of her palms, close to her chest; where warmth is so easily found. Gracefully positioned, eyes glance upon the many accessories gifted in each row; each coloured brilliantly, from gold to the deepest shades of purple. Capes of superheroes which she did not know, to plaid dresses of Little Red Riding Hood, (who she only knows from Halloween), and tiny hats to match. She wonders, if possible, it may be worth trying her luck.

     Thoughts gathered, turning on her end, she realises a stranger bumping into her side-- causing her to double take, from the kittens on his person, and to the ginger within her own grasp. A mewl echoes from the ginger, perhaps recognising her brethren. "It is alright, I am also at fault for not noticing you sooner." A soft apology, lightly golden locks fall across her shoulders; causing the kitten within her hands to raise her paws, reaching playfully for soft tresses.

     In return, his words manage to catch her train of thought off-guard-- so, this was Slaine's brother? Asseylum had heard of many tales of his family before, never has she met them before this; only welcoming such a person with a smile. "Slaine?" Affirmative nod, digits scuffing the kitten's fur-- "I don't believe it to be quite an odd question, but indeed he has allowed me to take care of this particular kitten. I am very surprised to be meeting you at last, as I have heard many words of appreciation from Slaine." He always held such words of comfort, no matter what.

     He smiles as she walks into the housing, him shutting the door behind her like old times, he’s someone who’s been under her rule for such a long time. He doesn’t see a life without helping her, him being the only one with the support of others. She’s loved this world for so long so she deserves to spend such a grand time here with no worries. Dropping his arms down by his side, he gives a nod to her in order to show he understands what she says. "I’ve promised you that I would show you everything I can, even though we aren’t on Vers, I promised you there if we made it to Earth I’d show you. That promise transitions to this world as well, Princess."

     Cats can be like dogs at some times, coming to what alarms them and this does alarm two of them. One grey and the other ginger, it surprises Slaine to see them come out so soon and it’s the ginger one that makes him gulp. A light chuckle as he stands right next to Asseylum, "Looks like they wanted to come to you." The reason this shocks him is considering that these felines have been with them forever and the specific one..

     With a slight nod, she hums beneath her breath; excited by the prospect of learning more, a fleet which she wishes for. "But you do not always need to keep your promises, for this I am most thankful." The Princess knows he did not need to continue his teachings, but glad is the feeling she can only muster-- not wishing to become to burden to her family members. "It pleases me to know I have a true friend in you, Slaine. I could not as for a better friend to call my own." Besides it was the only one she had, here in Lunctum.

     Eyes wander across the room, locking with two kittens which bound over to the pair. Admiring their structure, she bends slightly to take a better look-- smiling upon the felines, feelings of happiness flood into her heart as Slaine's words fill her ears,"How tiny," she utters at first, as quiet as a mouse. "Do they not usually greet you, Slaine?" How curious it was.

     The felines within the housing are pets that he takes care of when both Jin and Yamigitsune can’t, they’re like family and he’s gotten use to them walking about and appearing in the most random of places. Eight cats are the animals that reside in this house with three other people, the home isn’t as big as it use to be but it’s nice. Now he remembers speaking to Her Highness about his family and the number of animals that he has staying with him and possibly, she’ll find one of her liking.

     His brother has always preferred the black kitten that lazily goes about within the household, following the white kitten (Slaine’s favorite) to make sure he’s alright. The two are always seen together which is a nice touch of a bond that they have. He’s hoping that one of the other six kittens will become fond of Asseylum, he didn’t like for her to be lonely and maybe one of them would want to be in her company. He hopes. They’ve been with Slaine and Jin for awhile.

     It isn’t long until he hears a knock at his apartment doors to which he quickly rushes to answer it, he should have stood by and waited for her. It’s a SIN, a SIN I SAY! for Princess Asseylum to have to stand and wait. Opening the door and seeing Her Highness before him, he takes a step back and places his left arm behind is back and his left hand across his stomach to bow.

     Slow footsteps made, she relished in speaking with her friend-- if it weren't for him, the princess would not know a single thing about Earth's surface, and for that she is glad. Words of wonder Asseylum relinquished on, giving a simple rattle upon oak doors; pleasantly waiting for her invite inside. Not knowing quite what to expect, never has she looked upon kittens of any kind; even so, she's delighted for the simple chance.

     Once noticing the door opening slightly, a smile is given to Slaine as he politely bows before addressing her. Never has this changed, and it's a custom she's grown accustomed to; even after war plagued the fields of Earth. For that she is glad, but she would do anything to relinquish in peace.