Hime and I really need to get lives.... Part 2.5.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:07:34 AM) : William: -Doesn't notice that Grelle is waking beside him.- You expect me to pack for a week and then just get on a plane to Iowa at -he glances at the bedside clock.- 2 in the morning? Is there really no one else that can go?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:09:42 AM) : Alois: No one with your field experience. -Holy shit, he's getting in over his head now.- I'm sorry, Spears, but you're they one they've chosen to go. We'll have someone there to pick you up in about an hour. Your flight leaves at 5am, you'll arrive in Iowa at approximately 6, and then start reaping souls in Des Moines as soon as possible.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:10:52 AM) : William: -Sighs, pulling open a drawer and taking out socks and underwear for a week.- Alright. Just give me enough time to tell my wife. You know how she is, Smith.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:11:46 AM) : Grelle: -She can vaguely hear the voice coming from Will's phone in the silence.- Is that Smith? Give me that. -Takes the phone with little ceremony from Will's hand.- Smith, are you drunk again? This wasn't funny last time.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:12:38 AM) : [pffft, oh my god, I want to know more about this Smith character.]
Hime(08/12/2011 2:12:49 AM) : [ME TOO XD]
Hime(08/12/2011 2:13:22 AM) : Ciel: -Starts rolling on the floor laughing at this, never ever expecting it to get this far. He hopes Alois knows what he's doing, though, because if Grelle finds them out, it's all over.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:16:05 AM) : Alois: -Holy shit, Grelle's on the line. Shit, shit, shit, shit.- No, I assure you that I'm not drunk, Mrs. Spears. -This time, Alois thinks to himself, and nearly giggles. He catches himself just in time.- I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do about it. William is urgently needed in Des Moines. I know it's quite sudden, and I do apologize for foisting this on the two of you, but -he's running out of things to say, but he can't just hang up on them. Fuck, what next?- duty calls, I'm afraid.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:16:28 AM) : William: -pries the phone out of Grelle's hand.- It's alright, Smith, I'll talk her down.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:16:44 AM) : Grelle: No, no, actually, I'm fine.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:16:56 AM) : William: ...Grelle?
Hime(08/12/2011 2:17:37 AM) : Grelle: .....just a second, sweetheart, I think Cardenio needs something. -Heads into the kitchen, grabs her cell phone off its charger, and dials the first entry under C.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:18:35 AM) : Ciel: -When his phone buzzes in his pocket, he jumps. When he sees whose number it is, his heart almost stops. He makes a flail-y motion at Alois and runs like hell into the next room. He tries to sound tired.- ...yeah?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:18:37 AM) : William: -sighs, thanks Smith for putting up with her, and hangs up. He follows her into the kitchen, wondering what the hell is going on.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:19:35 AM) : Alois: -It has almost ceased to be funny. He tries to keep as still and quiet as possible so he doesn't ruin it for them.-
Hime(08/12/2011 2:22:59 AM) : Grelle: Evening, brat, sorry to bother you this time of night, but I just got a call from Smith back at the dispatch association. Thing is, he must have a cold, or something because he sounded a lot like a friend of yours. Now, I don't have the hellion's number, myself, but...I did hear from a certain butler that you were over at his house tonight, so.....tell me. What's the young Trancy up to at the moment? Notice I said young, not younger.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:24:31 AM) : Ciel: -Oh shit, she does not sound happy. Hearing silence from the living room, he carefully treads back in there and puts Grelle on speaker.- He's sitting right next to me, Grelle. We've been playing video games.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:25:32 AM) : Alois: Hi, Grelle~ -Alois tries to sound tired and happy at the same time.- Has Ciel ever told you how kick ass he is at Crash Bandicoot?
Hime(08/12/2011 2:27:45 AM) : Ciel: -Crash whatthefuck? He mouths it at Alois, shaking his head slightly.- So yes. Um.....is this the same Smith you told me about a while back? He's not drunk again, is he?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:29:30 AM) : Alois: -turns his head into the couch and tries his hardest not to laugh.-
Hime(08/12/2011 2:30:38 AM) : Grelle: -Upon hearing Alois's voice in the background and seeing her husband off the phone, it doesn't take too much to put two and two together.- He must be. He must be very drunk to think that implying my husband is about to be away from the house for a week starting tonight is a good idea.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:31:20 AM) : Ciel: Why tonight.... -taps his phone screen and looks at the date.- Oh.....
Hime(08/12/2011 2:31:47 AM) : Grelle: Yes, I take it you remember? It was a delightful argument we had, wasn't it?
Hime(08/12/2011 2:33:41 AM) : Ciel: .....yes. -Two days from now is the Spears' wedding anniversary. Grelle's irritation shouldn't be this funny, but...- I think-- -and he has to clamp a hand over his mouth to stop from laughing- I think you might want to call Smith back and tell him not to bother you again.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:33:50 AM) : Alois: -He mouths to Ciel, What the fuck is she talking about?-
Hime(08/12/2011 2:35:36 AM) : Grelle: Perhaps I will. -Hangs up and turns back to William.- Could you call Smith back for me, sweetheart?
Hime(08/12/2011 2:36:17 AM) : Ciel: -Collapses on the floor laughing.- Alois...just...damn. That was fucking brilliant.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:37:41 AM) : Alois: -Collapses alongside him, laughing just as hard if not harder. He can barely breathe he's laughing so much.- What did I tell you? Wasn't that the most fun you've ever had in your life?
Hime(08/12/2011 2:39:09 AM) : Ciel: I..... -He thinks about this for a moment and decides that, this isn't the most fun he's had, but all the other times involved Sebastian, who is in trouble right now, so.- Yeah. Yeah it was. We have got to do this again.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:40:12 AM) : Alois: -Glances down at his phone and sees the time.- Hannah's going to kill us if we wake her up. So we should probably not prank anyone else tonight.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:41:35 AM) : Ciel: Yeah, yeah, I mean some other day. ....we should call Ronald next time. He'll fall for it, no question. -He doesn't have an overprotective wife who really hates being woken up, he doesn't say. ....Grelle is really funny when she's pissed off, though.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:43:02 AM) : Alois: -He doesn't really know Ronald well enough to judge the awesome of that prank call, but Ciel seems to think it'll be worth it.- Yeah, next time. ...fuck, I'm starving.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:45:18 AM) : Ciel: Get something to eat, then. 's your house. -He says it with a grin, picking himself up off the floor slowly. He feels...comfortable. He likes it here, but he knows it's not his home. ...is this...what normal teenage boys feel like? It''s a bizarre thought.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:49:31 AM) : Alois: I want some blueberries, but Luca made smoothies with them the other day. -Pads into the kitchen and open the fridge, foraging through it for something to munch on.- Want anything, Ciel? Claude bought some strawberries the other day. They're really good~ -Alois takes a step to his left and ponders the contents of a cabinet, spying the jar of Nutella in the corner.- Oh. My god. -Pulls it down and grabs the strawberries from the fridge.- Dude, Ciel, you have to try this.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:50:50 AM) : Ciel: -Blinks a bit.- ...what the hell is Nutella?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:51:05 AM) : [dafuq ciel?]
Hime(08/12/2011 2:51:16 AM) : [dude i was on the phone with my mom in the glasses place and she told me she and my sister just discovered nutella last week]
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:51:25 AM) : [the king of all things sweet doesn't know what Nutella is?]
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:54:45 AM) : Alois: -He almost drops the jar on his foot in his surprise.- You've...never had Nutella? Shit. -Turns quickly and pops two pieces of bread into the toaster.- This stuff is the most delicious shit you will ever eat.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:58:24 AM) : Ciel: ...oh really? -Sits himself down at the table.- That'll be a surprise, given some of the things I've eaten. -He smiles at the memory of patisseries in France and some of Sebastian's best recipes.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:00:39 AM) : Alois: -He laughs loudly, his mind immediately going to the gutter.- Ciel, Sebastian's spunk does not count. -The toast pops up and he spreads the Nutella on it thick. He hands one to Ciel.- It's hazel nuts and chocolate mixed with some skim milk. It's amazing.
Hime(08/12/2011 3:04:23 AM) : Ciel: -Levels Alois an unamused look and takes a bite out of the toast for a change of subject. ....and his eyes go completely wide.- ....what is this magical shit? -He stares at his toast like it's the most fascinating thing he's ever seen.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:06:21 AM) : Alois: -Claps Ciel on the shoulder.- That, my friend, is Nutella. And it goes wonderfully on just about anything. -Folds his toast in half and takes a gigantic bite out of it, savoring the mix of flavors.-
Hime(08/12/2011 3:08:25 AM) : Ciel: -Turns his toast upside-down so the flavor hits his tongue directly and just devours it.- This is the best thing ever invented. I need...I need an entire cabinet just of this. -He may be getting ahead of himself, but this is fucking delicious.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:10:27 AM) : Alois: -Finishes off his toast in one fell swoop.- I make Claude keep two extra jars in the cabinet at all times. D'you want some milk?
Hime(08/12/2011 3:11:09 AM) : Ciel: -Finishes his slice within the next three bites, running his tongue over his teeth to get the full taste of it.- Definitely, yes. Damn, that's good.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:14:17 AM) : Alois: -Grabs two glasses out of the dishwasher and pours some milk into them. He hands Ciel his glass and sits down at the kitchen table. He feels his iPod poking him from his back pocket and reaches for it, checking one of his apps.- I somehow don't think Grelle is going to play Words With Friends with me anymore...
Hime(08/12/2011 3:18:34 AM) : Ciel: -Snorts into his glass.- Give her a week or so. She'll come around. -He leans his elbow on the table and just sort of looks around. It's...not so bad. The kitchen is warm and welcoming, and the rest of the house is very open. Not in the slightest what he'd expect, given the Trancy household owned it, but...then again, they weren't really a "household" anymore so much as a "family". In a weird way.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:22:01 AM) : Alois: -Looks over at Ciel. He looks...happy. Content. Like he’s enjoying himself. It makes Alois really glad, because he wants to put the past behind him and just be friends.- Hey, Ciel?
Hime(08/12/2011 3:23:32 AM) : Ciel: -Comes back down to earth for a minute, wondering how long he was staring at the walls.- Yeah?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:26:11 AM) : Alois: -Wraps his hands around his glass and sighs, frowning a little.- Do you think that...that Claude and Sebastian will ever...? -He doesn't even know what he's asking really, and he just prays Ciel can pick out what he means.-
Hime(08/12/2011 3:30:16 AM) : Ciel: -Furrows his eyebrows and tries really hard to think about the whole mess objectively. It's difficult, but he thinks he somewhat manages it.- ......I couldn't say. Maybe. It's more likely now that they're closer as far as physical distance is..... there's just a lot of history between them. A lot. I think it's...............possible, but it would take time.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:33:03 AM) : Alois: -lays his head down in his arms, turning his head so he can keep talking to Ciel.- I just...I feel so bad for Claude sometimes, you know? And then I think that maybe me and Luca could end up like that someday, and it just kills me.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:33:32 AM) : [jesus alois stop emoing all over my rp okay?]
Hime(08/12/2011 3:36:08 AM) : Ciel: Oh, no....... -He's not too sure what he's supposed to do to comfort...well, anyone, but the point is he struggles a bit to find words.- No, I...you and Luca aren't like those two. I've seen them look at each other and talk to each other, and...they don't act like brothers. They act like....like they hate each other for some reason they both forgot a long time ago. You and Luca...you're brothers. You're family. -And I'm jealous, he doesn't say.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:41:55 AM) : Alois: Maybe... -he sits up and looks over at Ciel, his brows furrowed just a touch.- Maybe we can help them see that the past doesn't matter. I mean, once upon a time, we were both dead set on trying to kill each other, and look at us now, playing video games and eating Nutella like we've been best friends since the dawn of time. I want... -damn it, why is he tearing up now of all times?- ...I want Claude and Sebastian to have what Luca and I have again.
Hime(08/12/2011 3:45:17 AM) : Ciel: -He highly, highly doubts this is going to happen soon, but...oh, to hell with it. Knowing what he's risking, he puts a hand on Alois's shoulder, shoving the part of him that's questioning where his life went so wrong that he's showing sympathy for the Trancy boy.- ...we can try.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:48:44 AM) : Alois: -Smiles to himself. He can tell by Ciel's voice that he doesn't really think it'll work, but it's more than enough that he's lying to offer Alois some hope. He unlocks his iPod and taps the Angry Birds icon.-
Hime(08/12/2011 3:49:58 AM) : Ciel: -Grins at how reflexive Alois's motions look and figures there's no harm in watching him play the game.- So how far are you?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:51:46 AM) : Alois: -yawns a bit, but tries to ignore it. He's having too much fun to go to bed.- Oh, I beaten all the levels there are right now. Just going back and trying to three-star all of them and find some golden eggs.
Hime(08/12/2011 3:53:15 AM) : Ciel: -Damn it, yawns are infectious, and he barely remembers to cover his mouth.- Sounds cool. I was never the completion-style gamer, myself. Just wanted to see how the story ended...but there isn't too much of a story here, huh... -He's definitely leaning on his hand now, probably looks really undignified.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:55:46 AM) : Alois: Oh, there's a story to Angry Birds. Pigs stole the eggs, and now the birds are trying to get them back. But the pigs keep building these insane defenses so the birds have to break them all down and kill all those little green pig bastards to save their eggs. -Yawns again and messes up one of his shots. He can't bring himself to care too much at the moment.-
Hime(08/12/2011 4:00:25 AM) : Ciel: Yeah, but there's not like... -Every time he yawns his hand slides further up his face.- It's not like Kingdom Hearts or Persona or like...P'fessor Layton or something. Where it's just story-story-story and then you fight something or do puzzles or whatever. -Oh god, since when did he get this tired? Was there something in the Nutella?-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:02:27 AM) : Alois: Yeah, no, I guess not. -Fuck, why does he keep yawning?- Kingdom Hearts is pretty kick-ass, I'll give you that, but it's not as instantly addictive as Angry Birds. You know what's a great game?
Hime(08/12/2011 4:03:04 AM) : Ciel: -His voice is muffled against his arm.- What?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:03:46 AM) : Alois: -he barely has the will to stand up, but he somehow manages it.- The Let's See Who Can Go To Sleep Faster Game.
Hime(08/12/2011 4:04:37 AM) : Ciel: -Lifts his head from where it's fallen on the table and stands up.- That sounds pretty cool, yeah, but....where am I supposed to sleep?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:06:02 AM) : Alois: Oh, uh... -He shouldn't have to think this hard about accommodating his guest.- You can have my room, and I'll climb in with Luca or Hannah or something.
Hime(08/12/2011 4:07:07 AM) : Ciel: -Blinks- Wouldn't that wake them up, though?
Hime(08/12/2011 4:07:31 AM) : [Ciel is too sleepy to wonder why he cares about anyone else in this house. XD]
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:08:31 AM) : Alois: Oh. -He didn't think about that. He doesn't want to disturb Luca, and if Hannah knew that they stayed up this late...- Um, I can take the couch. And you can have my room.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:08:43 AM) : [And Alois is too sleepy to wonder the same thing.]
Hime(08/12/2011 4:10:15 AM) : Ciel: .....okay, I guess. People who sleep on my couch always get sat on... -Heads back toward Alois's room.- You want a blanket or something? I mean, you can come get it yourself, I don't know where your stuff is...
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:11:51 AM) : Alois: -he knows he should laugh at that, but he just can't seem to gather the energy.- No, it's okay. Hannah keeps an afghan over the back of the sofa. She won't mind if I use it.
Hime(08/12/2011 4:12:50 AM) : Ciel: mkay, whatever... -He suddenly jolts upright and his eyes go very wide.- .....Claude isn't going to come in and wake me up in the morning, is he?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:17:27 AM) : Alois: Uh... -that would be a problem, especially seeing as how Claude is working on the whole 'being affectionate' thing. Alois run--well, stumbles is probably a better word for it, honestly--over to the computer desk and grabs a sheet of paper out of the printer, writing the words "CAUTION: CIEL IS BORROWING MY BED, CLAUDE AND/OR HANNAH AND/OR LUCA" on it in black Sharpie. He tapes it up on his door before letting Ciel inside.- There. That should do it.
Hime(08/12/2011 4:20:02 AM) : Ciel: .....thank you. -opens the door to Alois's room and gets his bearings enough to find the bed.- ...is that an angry bird plush? -He gets himself tucked in and has enough presence of mind to text Sebastian: sleeping over with Alois. That's what you get for running your mouth. See you tomorrow.- Night, Alois.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:21:22 AM) : Alois: Night, Ciel. -closes the door and walks back into the living room. He lays on the couch, pulls he afghan over him, and is probably asleep before he even closes his eyes.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:09:42 AM) : Alois: No one with your field experience. -Holy shit, he's getting in over his head now.- I'm sorry, Spears, but you're they one they've chosen to go. We'll have someone there to pick you up in about an hour. Your flight leaves at 5am, you'll arrive in Iowa at approximately 6, and then start reaping souls in Des Moines as soon as possible.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:10:52 AM) : William: -Sighs, pulling open a drawer and taking out socks and underwear for a week.- Alright. Just give me enough time to tell my wife. You know how she is, Smith.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:11:46 AM) : Grelle: -She can vaguely hear the voice coming from Will's phone in the silence.- Is that Smith? Give me that. -Takes the phone with little ceremony from Will's hand.- Smith, are you drunk again? This wasn't funny last time.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:12:38 AM) : [pffft, oh my god, I want to know more about this Smith character.]
Hime(08/12/2011 2:12:49 AM) : [ME TOO XD]
Hime(08/12/2011 2:13:22 AM) : Ciel: -Starts rolling on the floor laughing at this, never ever expecting it to get this far. He hopes Alois knows what he's doing, though, because if Grelle finds them out, it's all over.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:16:05 AM) : Alois: -Holy shit, Grelle's on the line. Shit, shit, shit, shit.- No, I assure you that I'm not drunk, Mrs. Spears. -This time, Alois thinks to himself, and nearly giggles. He catches himself just in time.- I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do about it. William is urgently needed in Des Moines. I know it's quite sudden, and I do apologize for foisting this on the two of you, but -he's running out of things to say, but he can't just hang up on them. Fuck, what next?- duty calls, I'm afraid.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:16:28 AM) : William: -pries the phone out of Grelle's hand.- It's alright, Smith, I'll talk her down.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:16:44 AM) : Grelle: No, no, actually, I'm fine.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:16:56 AM) : William: ...Grelle?
Hime(08/12/2011 2:17:37 AM) : Grelle: .....just a second, sweetheart, I think Cardenio needs something. -Heads into the kitchen, grabs her cell phone off its charger, and dials the first entry under C.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:18:35 AM) : Ciel: -When his phone buzzes in his pocket, he jumps. When he sees whose number it is, his heart almost stops. He makes a flail-y motion at Alois and runs like hell into the next room. He tries to sound tired.- ...yeah?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:18:37 AM) : William: -sighs, thanks Smith for putting up with her, and hangs up. He follows her into the kitchen, wondering what the hell is going on.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:19:35 AM) : Alois: -It has almost ceased to be funny. He tries to keep as still and quiet as possible so he doesn't ruin it for them.-
Hime(08/12/2011 2:22:59 AM) : Grelle: Evening, brat, sorry to bother you this time of night, but I just got a call from Smith back at the dispatch association. Thing is, he must have a cold, or something because he sounded a lot like a friend of yours. Now, I don't have the hellion's number, myself, but...I did hear from a certain butler that you were over at his house tonight, so.....tell me. What's the young Trancy up to at the moment? Notice I said young, not younger.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:24:31 AM) : Ciel: -Oh shit, she does not sound happy. Hearing silence from the living room, he carefully treads back in there and puts Grelle on speaker.- He's sitting right next to me, Grelle. We've been playing video games.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:25:32 AM) : Alois: Hi, Grelle~ -Alois tries to sound tired and happy at the same time.- Has Ciel ever told you how kick ass he is at Crash Bandicoot?
Hime(08/12/2011 2:27:45 AM) : Ciel: -Crash whatthefuck? He mouths it at Alois, shaking his head slightly.- So yes. Um.....is this the same Smith you told me about a while back? He's not drunk again, is he?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:29:30 AM) : Alois: -turns his head into the couch and tries his hardest not to laugh.-
Hime(08/12/2011 2:30:38 AM) : Grelle: -Upon hearing Alois's voice in the background and seeing her husband off the phone, it doesn't take too much to put two and two together.- He must be. He must be very drunk to think that implying my husband is about to be away from the house for a week starting tonight is a good idea.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:31:20 AM) : Ciel: Why tonight.... -taps his phone screen and looks at the date.- Oh.....
Hime(08/12/2011 2:31:47 AM) : Grelle: Yes, I take it you remember? It was a delightful argument we had, wasn't it?
Hime(08/12/2011 2:33:41 AM) : Ciel: .....yes. -Two days from now is the Spears' wedding anniversary. Grelle's irritation shouldn't be this funny, but...- I think-- -and he has to clamp a hand over his mouth to stop from laughing- I think you might want to call Smith back and tell him not to bother you again.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:33:50 AM) : Alois: -He mouths to Ciel, What the fuck is she talking about?-
Hime(08/12/2011 2:35:36 AM) : Grelle: Perhaps I will. -Hangs up and turns back to William.- Could you call Smith back for me, sweetheart?
Hime(08/12/2011 2:36:17 AM) : Ciel: -Collapses on the floor laughing.- Alois...just...damn. That was fucking brilliant.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:37:41 AM) : Alois: -Collapses alongside him, laughing just as hard if not harder. He can barely breathe he's laughing so much.- What did I tell you? Wasn't that the most fun you've ever had in your life?
Hime(08/12/2011 2:39:09 AM) : Ciel: I..... -He thinks about this for a moment and decides that, this isn't the most fun he's had, but all the other times involved Sebastian, who is in trouble right now, so.- Yeah. Yeah it was. We have got to do this again.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:40:12 AM) : Alois: -Glances down at his phone and sees the time.- Hannah's going to kill us if we wake her up. So we should probably not prank anyone else tonight.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:41:35 AM) : Ciel: Yeah, yeah, I mean some other day. ....we should call Ronald next time. He'll fall for it, no question. -He doesn't have an overprotective wife who really hates being woken up, he doesn't say. ....Grelle is really funny when she's pissed off, though.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:43:02 AM) : Alois: -He doesn't really know Ronald well enough to judge the awesome of that prank call, but Ciel seems to think it'll be worth it.- Yeah, next time. ...fuck, I'm starving.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:45:18 AM) : Ciel: Get something to eat, then. 's your house. -He says it with a grin, picking himself up off the floor slowly. He feels...comfortable. He likes it here, but he knows it's not his home. ...is this...what normal teenage boys feel like? It''s a bizarre thought.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:49:31 AM) : Alois: I want some blueberries, but Luca made smoothies with them the other day. -Pads into the kitchen and open the fridge, foraging through it for something to munch on.- Want anything, Ciel? Claude bought some strawberries the other day. They're really good~ -Alois takes a step to his left and ponders the contents of a cabinet, spying the jar of Nutella in the corner.- Oh. My god. -Pulls it down and grabs the strawberries from the fridge.- Dude, Ciel, you have to try this.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:50:50 AM) : Ciel: -Blinks a bit.- ...what the hell is Nutella?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:51:05 AM) : [dafuq ciel?]
Hime(08/12/2011 2:51:16 AM) : [dude i was on the phone with my mom in the glasses place and she told me she and my sister just discovered nutella last week]
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:51:25 AM) : [the king of all things sweet doesn't know what Nutella is?]
Caitlin(08/12/2011 2:54:45 AM) : Alois: -He almost drops the jar on his foot in his surprise.- You've...never had Nutella? Shit. -Turns quickly and pops two pieces of bread into the toaster.- This stuff is the most delicious shit you will ever eat.
Hime(08/12/2011 2:58:24 AM) : Ciel: ...oh really? -Sits himself down at the table.- That'll be a surprise, given some of the things I've eaten. -He smiles at the memory of patisseries in France and some of Sebastian's best recipes.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:00:39 AM) : Alois: -He laughs loudly, his mind immediately going to the gutter.- Ciel, Sebastian's spunk does not count. -The toast pops up and he spreads the Nutella on it thick. He hands one to Ciel.- It's hazel nuts and chocolate mixed with some skim milk. It's amazing.
Hime(08/12/2011 3:04:23 AM) : Ciel: -Levels Alois an unamused look and takes a bite out of the toast for a change of subject. ....and his eyes go completely wide.- ....what is this magical shit? -He stares at his toast like it's the most fascinating thing he's ever seen.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:06:21 AM) : Alois: -Claps Ciel on the shoulder.- That, my friend, is Nutella. And it goes wonderfully on just about anything. -Folds his toast in half and takes a gigantic bite out of it, savoring the mix of flavors.-
Hime(08/12/2011 3:08:25 AM) : Ciel: -Turns his toast upside-down so the flavor hits his tongue directly and just devours it.- This is the best thing ever invented. I need...I need an entire cabinet just of this. -He may be getting ahead of himself, but this is fucking delicious.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:10:27 AM) : Alois: -Finishes off his toast in one fell swoop.- I make Claude keep two extra jars in the cabinet at all times. D'you want some milk?
Hime(08/12/2011 3:11:09 AM) : Ciel: -Finishes his slice within the next three bites, running his tongue over his teeth to get the full taste of it.- Definitely, yes. Damn, that's good.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:14:17 AM) : Alois: -Grabs two glasses out of the dishwasher and pours some milk into them. He hands Ciel his glass and sits down at the kitchen table. He feels his iPod poking him from his back pocket and reaches for it, checking one of his apps.- I somehow don't think Grelle is going to play Words With Friends with me anymore...
Hime(08/12/2011 3:18:34 AM) : Ciel: -Snorts into his glass.- Give her a week or so. She'll come around. -He leans his elbow on the table and just sort of looks around. It's...not so bad. The kitchen is warm and welcoming, and the rest of the house is very open. Not in the slightest what he'd expect, given the Trancy household owned it, but...then again, they weren't really a "household" anymore so much as a "family". In a weird way.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:22:01 AM) : Alois: -Looks over at Ciel. He looks...happy. Content. Like he’s enjoying himself. It makes Alois really glad, because he wants to put the past behind him and just be friends.- Hey, Ciel?
Hime(08/12/2011 3:23:32 AM) : Ciel: -Comes back down to earth for a minute, wondering how long he was staring at the walls.- Yeah?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:26:11 AM) : Alois: -Wraps his hands around his glass and sighs, frowning a little.- Do you think that...that Claude and Sebastian will ever...? -He doesn't even know what he's asking really, and he just prays Ciel can pick out what he means.-
Hime(08/12/2011 3:30:16 AM) : Ciel: -Furrows his eyebrows and tries really hard to think about the whole mess objectively. It's difficult, but he thinks he somewhat manages it.- ......I couldn't say. Maybe. It's more likely now that they're closer as far as physical distance is..... there's just a lot of history between them. A lot. I think it's...............possible, but it would take time.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:33:03 AM) : Alois: -lays his head down in his arms, turning his head so he can keep talking to Ciel.- I just...I feel so bad for Claude sometimes, you know? And then I think that maybe me and Luca could end up like that someday, and it just kills me.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:33:32 AM) : [jesus alois stop emoing all over my rp okay?]
Hime(08/12/2011 3:36:08 AM) : Ciel: Oh, no....... -He's not too sure what he's supposed to do to comfort...well, anyone, but the point is he struggles a bit to find words.- No, I...you and Luca aren't like those two. I've seen them look at each other and talk to each other, and...they don't act like brothers. They act like....like they hate each other for some reason they both forgot a long time ago. You and Luca...you're brothers. You're family. -And I'm jealous, he doesn't say.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:41:55 AM) : Alois: Maybe... -he sits up and looks over at Ciel, his brows furrowed just a touch.- Maybe we can help them see that the past doesn't matter. I mean, once upon a time, we were both dead set on trying to kill each other, and look at us now, playing video games and eating Nutella like we've been best friends since the dawn of time. I want... -damn it, why is he tearing up now of all times?- ...I want Claude and Sebastian to have what Luca and I have again.
Hime(08/12/2011 3:45:17 AM) : Ciel: -He highly, highly doubts this is going to happen soon, but...oh, to hell with it. Knowing what he's risking, he puts a hand on Alois's shoulder, shoving the part of him that's questioning where his life went so wrong that he's showing sympathy for the Trancy boy.- ...we can try.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:48:44 AM) : Alois: -Smiles to himself. He can tell by Ciel's voice that he doesn't really think it'll work, but it's more than enough that he's lying to offer Alois some hope. He unlocks his iPod and taps the Angry Birds icon.-
Hime(08/12/2011 3:49:58 AM) : Ciel: -Grins at how reflexive Alois's motions look and figures there's no harm in watching him play the game.- So how far are you?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:51:46 AM) : Alois: -yawns a bit, but tries to ignore it. He's having too much fun to go to bed.- Oh, I beaten all the levels there are right now. Just going back and trying to three-star all of them and find some golden eggs.
Hime(08/12/2011 3:53:15 AM) : Ciel: -Damn it, yawns are infectious, and he barely remembers to cover his mouth.- Sounds cool. I was never the completion-style gamer, myself. Just wanted to see how the story ended...but there isn't too much of a story here, huh... -He's definitely leaning on his hand now, probably looks really undignified.-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 3:55:46 AM) : Alois: Oh, there's a story to Angry Birds. Pigs stole the eggs, and now the birds are trying to get them back. But the pigs keep building these insane defenses so the birds have to break them all down and kill all those little green pig bastards to save their eggs. -Yawns again and messes up one of his shots. He can't bring himself to care too much at the moment.-
Hime(08/12/2011 4:00:25 AM) : Ciel: Yeah, but there's not like... -Every time he yawns his hand slides further up his face.- It's not like Kingdom Hearts or Persona or like...P'fessor Layton or something. Where it's just story-story-story and then you fight something or do puzzles or whatever. -Oh god, since when did he get this tired? Was there something in the Nutella?-
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:02:27 AM) : Alois: Yeah, no, I guess not. -Fuck, why does he keep yawning?- Kingdom Hearts is pretty kick-ass, I'll give you that, but it's not as instantly addictive as Angry Birds. You know what's a great game?
Hime(08/12/2011 4:03:04 AM) : Ciel: -His voice is muffled against his arm.- What?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:03:46 AM) : Alois: -he barely has the will to stand up, but he somehow manages it.- The Let's See Who Can Go To Sleep Faster Game.
Hime(08/12/2011 4:04:37 AM) : Ciel: -Lifts his head from where it's fallen on the table and stands up.- That sounds pretty cool, yeah, but....where am I supposed to sleep?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:06:02 AM) : Alois: Oh, uh... -He shouldn't have to think this hard about accommodating his guest.- You can have my room, and I'll climb in with Luca or Hannah or something.
Hime(08/12/2011 4:07:07 AM) : Ciel: -Blinks- Wouldn't that wake them up, though?
Hime(08/12/2011 4:07:31 AM) : [Ciel is too sleepy to wonder why he cares about anyone else in this house. XD]
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:08:31 AM) : Alois: Oh. -He didn't think about that. He doesn't want to disturb Luca, and if Hannah knew that they stayed up this late...- Um, I can take the couch. And you can have my room.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:08:43 AM) : [And Alois is too sleepy to wonder the same thing.]
Hime(08/12/2011 4:10:15 AM) : Ciel: .....okay, I guess. People who sleep on my couch always get sat on... -Heads back toward Alois's room.- You want a blanket or something? I mean, you can come get it yourself, I don't know where your stuff is...
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:11:51 AM) : Alois: -he knows he should laugh at that, but he just can't seem to gather the energy.- No, it's okay. Hannah keeps an afghan over the back of the sofa. She won't mind if I use it.
Hime(08/12/2011 4:12:50 AM) : Ciel: mkay, whatever... -He suddenly jolts upright and his eyes go very wide.- .....Claude isn't going to come in and wake me up in the morning, is he?
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:17:27 AM) : Alois: Uh... -that would be a problem, especially seeing as how Claude is working on the whole 'being affectionate' thing. Alois run--well, stumbles is probably a better word for it, honestly--over to the computer desk and grabs a sheet of paper out of the printer, writing the words "CAUTION: CIEL IS BORROWING MY BED, CLAUDE AND/OR HANNAH AND/OR LUCA" on it in black Sharpie. He tapes it up on his door before letting Ciel inside.- There. That should do it.
Hime(08/12/2011 4:20:02 AM) : Ciel: .....thank you. -opens the door to Alois's room and gets his bearings enough to find the bed.- ...is that an angry bird plush? -He gets himself tucked in and has enough presence of mind to text Sebastian: sleeping over with Alois. That's what you get for running your mouth. See you tomorrow.- Night, Alois.
Caitlin(08/12/2011 4:21:22 AM) : Alois: Night, Ciel. -closes the door and walks back into the living room. He lays on the couch, pulls he afghan over him, and is probably asleep before he even closes his eyes.-