Most likely it was because of her unfamiliarity with her bobcat persona. Or possibly because she wasn't accustomed to sleeping in a cave, on a dirt floor. Whatever the cause, Fallon woke early.
The cave was still dark, so she assumed she hadn't been sleeping as long as she imagined. And even though she was still a little sleepy, that wasn't totally unusual either.
Carefully nudging Cyrus, he didn't stir, or even blink. Fallon thought maybe he was exceptionally tired, and with all he had been doing lately, she decided to let him sleep. When he was ready, she knew he'd wake up, and then they could go back to the house and change. Maybe after a hot shower, she would 'persuade' him to join her in a little fun time. Fun of a different sort from romping through the woods.
Quietly slipping out from under him, Fallon investigated the cave again. It seemed warmer to her, than it had been when they first entered it, but she chalked that up to their combined body temperatures. Sniffing around different places on the ground, and stone walls, Fallon could tell more than one type of animal had recently been in the cave. What she couldn't tell yet was what type. Her sense of smell was increasing, but she needed more exposure to use when trying to figure out a scent.
After making the rounds, Fallon went back to Cyrus, and rubbed her nose along his rear flank. Still he didn't stir. So she walked over to the cave entrance, thinking she would just snoop around outside for a bit.
As she sniffed and pushed her nose through the branches, she could tell the air outside the cave was warmer too. Sadly for Fallon's nose, the notion that it could be daylight yet didn't occur to her until she felt the stabbing hot burning on the tip of it. A sharp, loud cry, and she pulled backwards into the cave. Another loud cry erupted from her furry mouth, and she stood in the middle of the cave shaking her head, and nose, back and forth. A nice stream of cool water would have been greatly appreciated then and there, for Fallon's nose smarted considerably.
First night home (Private, attn Fallon)
The ride home from the House of Pain was short and he had behaved like a gentleman, or as close as he could get to such a title. They exited the car with dignity and waved goodbye to Nicole who stated that she had taken Suki home earlier. Unlocking the front door, Cyrus tossed his coat towards the rack and it hung itself up perfectly. Walking through the house, after locking the front door behind them, he opened the back door.
The construction was progressing nicely, the lower level skeletal structure was impressive, the floor that covered the lower level was completed. Their home would be finished before fall, at the latest. Emotions washed over Cyrus; joy, pleasure, contentment, excitement and what he could only call love. Fallon was the cause of so many good changes in his life. How could he not love her. Looking at her with a smile and fire in his eyes.
"Want to run or play?"
Fallon
17 years ago
Cyrus
17 years ago
Cyrus slept comfortably once he got used to his wildcat's twitches and movements as night slid into day. The slight movements of the bobcat getting up did not wake him as he had tuned them out for hours already, even the rub along his hindquarters barely stirred him.
It was her cry of pain that had him leaping up into a pouce ready position before he knew what had caused it. After discerning that there was no threat present but there was a hurting Fallon, he walked up to her and licked her cheek. Spotting the problem on her nose of burnt tissue he looked at her with his head cocked to the side. Since they could not speak he simply licked the slowly healing burn before nudging her back to their sleeping spot.
Pushing her with his head and shoulder, Cyrus hoped he got his point across. It was really not time to get up and they were quite safe and secure in their woodland abode. Laying down in his prior spot his tail thumped as he waited for her to join him once more.
Silly kitten. Sticking her nose outside after all the hard work he had done to seal it up safely for them. A yawn stretched his mouth wide exposing the abundant overly large teeth he posessed. It did not yet even seem to be noon based on his internal awareness of the sun above. His tummy was still satisfied with their earlier meal too.
It was her cry of pain that had him leaping up into a pouce ready position before he knew what had caused it. After discerning that there was no threat present but there was a hurting Fallon, he walked up to her and licked her cheek. Spotting the problem on her nose of burnt tissue he looked at her with his head cocked to the side. Since they could not speak he simply licked the slowly healing burn before nudging her back to their sleeping spot.
Pushing her with his head and shoulder, Cyrus hoped he got his point across. It was really not time to get up and they were quite safe and secure in their woodland abode. Laying down in his prior spot his tail thumped as he waited for her to join him once more.
Silly kitten. Sticking her nose outside after all the hard work he had done to seal it up safely for them. A yawn stretched his mouth wide exposing the abundant overly large teeth he posessed. It did not yet even seem to be noon based on his internal awareness of the sun above. His tummy was still satisfied with their earlier meal too.
Fallon
17 years ago
Semi glad he woke up, but semi upset with herself for being the cause of him waking, Fallon let him tend to her sore nose, and decided now was not the time to give Cyrus any more grief. Licking him about the head, she moved in the direction he indicated, and laid down. She made sure not to lay where he had been, deferring to his comfort in her shame.
Once he settled, Fallon crept closer to him again, but didn't encroach on his space. Instead she moved until she was flush with his back, and turned to rest her chin on her own paw. Her nose throbbing yet, but the pain decreasing quickly.
As a way of apologizing, Fallon rubbed the back of her head along the back of his neck, and mewled, before closing her eyes and allowing sleep to take her.
Once he settled, Fallon crept closer to him again, but didn't encroach on his space. Instead she moved until she was flush with his back, and turned to rest her chin on her own paw. Her nose throbbing yet, but the pain decreasing quickly.
As a way of apologizing, Fallon rubbed the back of her head along the back of his neck, and mewled, before closing her eyes and allowing sleep to take her.
Cyrus
17 years ago
Cyrus lay still until his kitten was once more sleeping deeply. Curling himself up around her, he once again flipped his tail over her now healed nose. She was such a cute little kitty. He spent a moment rubbing his neck and chin along her fur contentedly. Sleep took him just a few more moments longer and he too breathed deeply and evenly.
As the sun set, Cyrus awoke but did not move so as not to disturb the sleeping female feline. Somehow in sleep they had tangled themselves up together, legs, paws and his tail were all ensared much like his heart. Licking her perfect nose and face he hoped she would wake up so they could return to their house and perhaps speak with Suki on the progress of the house and find food.
As the sun set, Cyrus awoke but did not move so as not to disturb the sleeping female feline. Somehow in sleep they had tangled themselves up together, legs, paws and his tail were all ensared much like his heart. Licking her perfect nose and face he hoped she would wake up so they could return to their house and perhaps speak with Suki on the progress of the house and find food.
Fallon
17 years ago
The feel of his tongue on her face, stirred Fallon to wakefulness, but she tried not to show it. It was so nice lying there with his leopard body wrapped all over hers. But dust or something had drifted into her nose, and the urge to sneeze was overwhelming. Unable to control it, Fallon did sneeze, then opened her eyes upon the face of her mate.
The purring began of its own accord, and Fallon nuzzled her face into the soft fur under his neck. A soft, quiet, very short cry was pushed out, as Fallon sought a way to tell him how much she liked the way they were now. It didn't take long though, before she remembered there were things at home that needed tending to. Life couldn't be led in a cave. At least not completely.
Giving Cyrus a few licks, Fallon disengaged herself from their little entanglement, and stretched. Thinking she wanted to change back now, she also thought doing so inside the cave would probably not be the best idea. So after she stood, and walked a little sleep off, she cried out again. She was ready to leave the cave, but would follow Cyrus out this time, rather than go first. Her nose was heeled but the memory of the burning pain remained behind. Cyrus would know if it was safe or not, and she was quite happy to rely on his decision.
The purring began of its own accord, and Fallon nuzzled her face into the soft fur under his neck. A soft, quiet, very short cry was pushed out, as Fallon sought a way to tell him how much she liked the way they were now. It didn't take long though, before she remembered there were things at home that needed tending to. Life couldn't be led in a cave. At least not completely.
Giving Cyrus a few licks, Fallon disengaged herself from their little entanglement, and stretched. Thinking she wanted to change back now, she also thought doing so inside the cave would probably not be the best idea. So after she stood, and walked a little sleep off, she cried out again. She was ready to leave the cave, but would follow Cyrus out this time, rather than go first. Her nose was heeled but the memory of the burning pain remained behind. Cyrus would know if it was safe or not, and she was quite happy to rely on his decision.
Cyrus
17 years ago
Cyrus licked her nose and ears until she sneezed. Pulling back ruefully he shook his head and groomed his own face for a moment with his front paw that he had untangled from their snuggled position. Rubbing against her as she nuzzled him was quite nice just like the adorable noises she made.
Rising from the floor of their woodland home, Cyrus shook his fur, fluffing out the brown and grey spots to shake the dirt free. Stretching just a moment and sharpening his claws along the stone before he nuzzled his mates shoulder. They had things to do today and should be heading back to civilization unfortunately.
Emerging from the den, the leopard breathed in the warm air of spring. Feeling playfull he bounced around a big before begining the walk home. They were not too far but still he would rather do so on paw than foot. Making a noise at Fallon in hopes that she would follow before he started the journey home through the cooling evening air.
Rising from the floor of their woodland home, Cyrus shook his fur, fluffing out the brown and grey spots to shake the dirt free. Stretching just a moment and sharpening his claws along the stone before he nuzzled his mates shoulder. They had things to do today and should be heading back to civilization unfortunately.
Emerging from the den, the leopard breathed in the warm air of spring. Feeling playfull he bounced around a big before begining the walk home. They were not too far but still he would rather do so on paw than foot. Making a noise at Fallon in hopes that she would follow before he started the journey home through the cooling evening air.
Fallon
17 years ago
Nudging his hip as he moved towards the mouth of the cave, Fallon was ready to be outside again. The cave had been comfy and cozy for their sleep, but the walls seemed to be closing in on her a little now.
She delighted in seeing his playfulness, and proceeded to follow in his footsteps, almost. Though she wasn't that much smaller than he was, his legs were longer, and therefore he was able to take slightly longer strides. But she jumped and lept and frolicked as well, reveling in the freedom the new night seemed to give her again.
For the most part she merely walked along side Cyrus, looking forward to a shower, and standing on her own two legs again. But occasionally she continued to butt into him softly, and teasingly nip at his hip or shoulder, just to remind him she was there. And because she liked the physical contact.
They arrived back home quickly, and Fallon left Cyrus as she went upstairs to change, and shower. She knew he had things to talk to Suki about, and though she would have loved seeing her friend tonight too, she felt she needed to become more presentable. Besides which, no one but Cyrus had seen Fallon in her bobcat form, and she wasn't sure when and how she wanted that information to become more public.
Nipping his neck, she stopped him and turned towards the entrance to the downstairs lair, before she continued on. If he took care of his immediate business with Suki, and made it downstairs quick enough, he might catch Fallon before she was dressed again. That thought gave her just a bit more spring in her step, as she moved off.
She delighted in seeing his playfulness, and proceeded to follow in his footsteps, almost. Though she wasn't that much smaller than he was, his legs were longer, and therefore he was able to take slightly longer strides. But she jumped and lept and frolicked as well, reveling in the freedom the new night seemed to give her again.
For the most part she merely walked along side Cyrus, looking forward to a shower, and standing on her own two legs again. But occasionally she continued to butt into him softly, and teasingly nip at his hip or shoulder, just to remind him she was there. And because she liked the physical contact.
They arrived back home quickly, and Fallon left Cyrus as she went upstairs to change, and shower. She knew he had things to talk to Suki about, and though she would have loved seeing her friend tonight too, she felt she needed to become more presentable. Besides which, no one but Cyrus had seen Fallon in her bobcat form, and she wasn't sure when and how she wanted that information to become more public.
Nipping his neck, she stopped him and turned towards the entrance to the downstairs lair, before she continued on. If he took care of his immediate business with Suki, and made it downstairs quick enough, he might catch Fallon before she was dressed again. That thought gave her just a bit more spring in her step, as she moved off.
Cyrus
17 years ago
A walk through the night with his kitten was perfect. She kept nudging into him and he kept draping his tail over her. Their home smelled empty, Suki had said something about not moving into this small house for a while yet. Something about her current condo's lease. Cyrus had simply shrugged it off and decided to enjoy his little home with Fallon for a while. Construction was proceeding swiftly. The skeleton of the second floor was reaching up into the sky and while he wished to explore it, he had no desire to leave any evidence of large cats in the area less the workers get jumpy.
Unlocking the door with a thought was simple, so was turning off the security system. He also opened the downstairs door locks so his mate could go clean up as he was sure she must wish to do, he wished to as well but needed to check on everything first. He had not prepared for a full night in the woods properly. Next time he would.
Standing in the middle of the kitchen he shifted into his human skin. Breathing deeply the scents of the house, he was content. It was shocking to realize how content he could become in this foreign country with so much of the clan around him, he had always thought he was too much of a solitary beast to settle in with the crowd. Funny how women changed things. He smiled as he pictured his beautiful Fallon naked in their shower downstairs, suds running down her body and hair damp.
Spurred on by the image he dug in his pocket for his phone while the fridge opened and a bottle made its way to the table and cork to the trash. Listening to his voice mail from Amberelle stating she would call back when she had time made him smile. He was not one to call clanmates for favors, he probably shocked her while she was in the middle of something else. Recognizing the imposition he had caused, he assured himself that he would let Amby have all the time she needed to call back.
Next he called Suki and she swiftly suggest they meet out at a lovely little italian restaurant she heard about through a friend. Time and address arranged swiftly with Suki promising to send a car for them, Cyrus quickly made his way downstairs and to the bathroom for his own shower and perhaps a little tail on the chance his kitten was still naked and wet. The thought made him rumble with excitement.
Unlocking the door with a thought was simple, so was turning off the security system. He also opened the downstairs door locks so his mate could go clean up as he was sure she must wish to do, he wished to as well but needed to check on everything first. He had not prepared for a full night in the woods properly. Next time he would.
Standing in the middle of the kitchen he shifted into his human skin. Breathing deeply the scents of the house, he was content. It was shocking to realize how content he could become in this foreign country with so much of the clan around him, he had always thought he was too much of a solitary beast to settle in with the crowd. Funny how women changed things. He smiled as he pictured his beautiful Fallon naked in their shower downstairs, suds running down her body and hair damp.
Spurred on by the image he dug in his pocket for his phone while the fridge opened and a bottle made its way to the table and cork to the trash. Listening to his voice mail from Amberelle stating she would call back when she had time made him smile. He was not one to call clanmates for favors, he probably shocked her while she was in the middle of something else. Recognizing the imposition he had caused, he assured himself that he would let Amby have all the time she needed to call back.
Next he called Suki and she swiftly suggest they meet out at a lovely little italian restaurant she heard about through a friend. Time and address arranged swiftly with Suki promising to send a car for them, Cyrus quickly made his way downstairs and to the bathroom for his own shower and perhaps a little tail on the chance his kitten was still naked and wet. The thought made him rumble with excitement.
Fallon
17 years ago
Once Fallon had made her way into the suite below, she stretched again, along the floor, and without barely blinking began to shift back into her human shape. Halfway through the process she realized just how easily it was, and that she hadn't done anything more than just think about being human and able to shower, and the transformation began.
Still stretched out on the floor, Fallon stood and gave her body a quick once over. Yep - all was as it should be. Grinning she again acknowledged to herself just how smart her Cyrus was. Letting go of the fear and just flowing with the change made it all go so smoothly. She would try and remember this the next time she wanted to change 'into' the cat, and hope it went just as well.
Pulling off her dress and underthings, Fallon dropped them into the hamper, and realized she was shoeless. At least she now knew her clothes didn't seem the worse for wear after going through a change. She hoped she found her sandals eventually though, and mentally cursed herself for her bad luck with shoes.
The shower felt wonderful but she was feeling a bit hungry and wasn't sure what Cyrus wanted to do about dinner, so she didn't dawdle. Just as she finished, and stepped from the shower, towels wrapped around her head and body, Cyrus appeared.
"Italian? Sounds great." She responded, when she heard of Suki's suggestion. Knowing the car would probably be there in no time, Fallon decided she had to hurry to get ready. Casting a slightly sad frown at Cyrus, she guessed time for their 'playing' would be put off for a bit. But knowing they had lots of 'later' ahead, she smiled, and gave him a rousing kiss as she made her way into the bedroom to dress. The kiss was only meant to be a quick peck, but turned into a longer, more in depth melding that promised a lot more in the near future. A huge grin spread onto her face, and she began to hum while walking into the closet.
Still stretched out on the floor, Fallon stood and gave her body a quick once over. Yep - all was as it should be. Grinning she again acknowledged to herself just how smart her Cyrus was. Letting go of the fear and just flowing with the change made it all go so smoothly. She would try and remember this the next time she wanted to change 'into' the cat, and hope it went just as well.
Pulling off her dress and underthings, Fallon dropped them into the hamper, and realized she was shoeless. At least she now knew her clothes didn't seem the worse for wear after going through a change. She hoped she found her sandals eventually though, and mentally cursed herself for her bad luck with shoes.
The shower felt wonderful but she was feeling a bit hungry and wasn't sure what Cyrus wanted to do about dinner, so she didn't dawdle. Just as she finished, and stepped from the shower, towels wrapped around her head and body, Cyrus appeared.
"Italian? Sounds great." She responded, when she heard of Suki's suggestion. Knowing the car would probably be there in no time, Fallon decided she had to hurry to get ready. Casting a slightly sad frown at Cyrus, she guessed time for their 'playing' would be put off for a bit. But knowing they had lots of 'later' ahead, she smiled, and gave him a rousing kiss as she made her way into the bedroom to dress. The kiss was only meant to be a quick peck, but turned into a longer, more in depth melding that promised a lot more in the near future. A huge grin spread onto her face, and she began to hum while walking into the closet.
Cyrus
17 years ago
Thwarted by a towel. Ok not really but he growled about it anyways while he showered briefly. Logically he knew they had all the time in the world to make like bunnies, but that did not slow his pulse down one bit at seeing her damp from the shower clad so scantily by a moist towel. Hell, women were addictive.
Resigning himself to wait till this evening, he finished cleaning up and drying off before stalking naked through the bedroom to his closet. Pulling out pale brown leather pants and a bronze silk t-shirt and black silk button down shirt he was ready swiftly and stomping into his boots. Glancing at the clock showed him thirty minutes before the car would be here. He had gotten ready in five minutes, easily. Rather than torture himself by watching Fallon dress first in the oh so skimpy lingerie, he blew her a kiss and settled down in the other room.
Opening his phone he swiftly contacted the CEO of his artifact acquisition company. Speaking in swift chinese he got caught up on what was new. Several swords had been acquired as well as some pottery but nothing remarkable, though they did have a lead on some recently discovered mongol artifacts. While he was not really interested in clothing and various home sweet yurt items it still could not hurt to look at them. Ending the call with a promise to check his schedule for a visit home, he called his other companies and received updates as well.
Sitting on the couch, floating several stone orbs around the coffee table area as he jotted notes in kanji on a notepad while finishing up his business. The time passed swiftly but was put to good use. Flipping the phone shut he wondered if Fallon was ready yet as the car would arrive shortly. His keen ears heard the faint rumble of an engine coming down the road. Swiftly he straightened up his items, pad and pen went on top of the small table and stones went back into their spot on the coffee table in front of him. Standing he tried to jog his mind from the languages he had been using to english before calling out for Fallon.
"Ready Kitten? The car is almost here."
Resigning himself to wait till this evening, he finished cleaning up and drying off before stalking naked through the bedroom to his closet. Pulling out pale brown leather pants and a bronze silk t-shirt and black silk button down shirt he was ready swiftly and stomping into his boots. Glancing at the clock showed him thirty minutes before the car would be here. He had gotten ready in five minutes, easily. Rather than torture himself by watching Fallon dress first in the oh so skimpy lingerie, he blew her a kiss and settled down in the other room.
Opening his phone he swiftly contacted the CEO of his artifact acquisition company. Speaking in swift chinese he got caught up on what was new. Several swords had been acquired as well as some pottery but nothing remarkable, though they did have a lead on some recently discovered mongol artifacts. While he was not really interested in clothing and various home sweet yurt items it still could not hurt to look at them. Ending the call with a promise to check his schedule for a visit home, he called his other companies and received updates as well.
Sitting on the couch, floating several stone orbs around the coffee table area as he jotted notes in kanji on a notepad while finishing up his business. The time passed swiftly but was put to good use. Flipping the phone shut he wondered if Fallon was ready yet as the car would arrive shortly. His keen ears heard the faint rumble of an engine coming down the road. Swiftly he straightened up his items, pad and pen went on top of the small table and stones went back into their spot on the coffee table in front of him. Standing he tried to jog his mind from the languages he had been using to english before calling out for Fallon.
"Ready Kitten? The car is almost here."
Suki Langston
17 years ago
Suki bounced in the back seat of the large vehicle. Not because of the poor road conditions, the blacktop out here was fabulous, but because of excitement. Her dress was a very subdued plum color with a high mandarin collar and small cap sleeves but it set off the silk stockings due to a thigh high slit in the side and her delicate sandles wich wrapped around her feet in a multitude of silver straps, complimenting the silver piping on the dress. A friend had a brother working as a waiter in Enzo's and had told Suki all about the fabulous place. While it was very formal for just an evening out she felt that it might be nice for the new couple to have a lovely evening together. She thought perhaps she could sneak home before the dancing started. Since they had a fabulous band as well as their city wide reputation for the best italian food.
Once the car came to a complete stop, the familiar was out and heading to the steps. Her perfuctory knock as she unlocked was followed by a quiet "Hello!"
Seeing no one about and the downstairs door open, Suki carefully made her way downstairs to again knock briefly and holler hello. Opening the lower door she saw Cyrus sitting upon the lush couch in the sitting room. Sighing over his choice of clothing she tapped her toe and crossed her arms.
"Did I not say fancy? I think I did. Go put on one of those hand tailored suits from italy I know you have. And a tie!" Making slight shooing motion with her hands before smiling happily.
Once the car came to a complete stop, the familiar was out and heading to the steps. Her perfuctory knock as she unlocked was followed by a quiet "Hello!"
Seeing no one about and the downstairs door open, Suki carefully made her way downstairs to again knock briefly and holler hello. Opening the lower door she saw Cyrus sitting upon the lush couch in the sitting room. Sighing over his choice of clothing she tapped her toe and crossed her arms.
"Did I not say fancy? I think I did. Go put on one of those hand tailored suits from italy I know you have. And a tie!" Making slight shooing motion with her hands before smiling happily.
Fallon
17 years ago
The luxury of having such a large variety of clothes to pick from was not something Fallon took lightly. Compared to the meager wardrobe Fallon was accustomed to, what she had now was almost the equivalent of living inside a boutique. If she stood inside her closet long enough she just became overwhelmed, and her decision making became that much more difficult. So once she recognized that, she began going into her closet with at least a basic idea of what she wanted to wear.
Tonight, instead of a dress, she was going to wear a nice pant outfit, so finding the color was the next decision. A pretty pair of black silk slacks, that rode low on her hips, and clung tightly to her butt was the beginning of her ensemble. A satiny halter top the color of a bronzy copper, again with the low, flowy neckline that she loved. Only the slightest bit of skin would show between her slacks and her top, and then just a slight swell of breasts would be revealed above the top of the halter. Fallon thought the outfit was dressy without being too much so, and fun without being to 'flaunty'. It was obvious that Suki's influence could be seen in many of the items in Fallon's closet, but Fallon was grateful. Not really having an over abundance of fashion sense, she was learning a lot from things Suki suggested, and had yet to disagree with the other woman's choices.
Carefully laying everything on the bed, Fallon caught sight of Cyrus as he fussed around in his closet too. Smiling she pulled a pretty little lacy thong from her dresser drawer, and grabbed its matching strapless bra - both in a pretty coffee color. Amazed that Cyrus could get ready so quickly, she only gave him a cursory glance when he left the room. She knew she had to hurry.
Once dressed, Fallon used a blow dryer on her hair, just enough to take some of the curl out of it, and leave a soft, sleekness behind. Putting on the beautiful tiger eye necklace Cyrus had bought her, Fallon added just a touch of mascara, and gloss to her lips and was ready to go.
Walking out of the bathroom she heard his voice, and appeared at the doorway before he finished his sentence.
"As ready as I'll ever be."
Before anything further was said, in came Suki, with issues about Cy's dress.
Slightly concerned that the girl would just enter the private bedroom, Fallon looked at Cyrus and thought he was dressed quite nicely. Waiting for her mate's response, Fallon didn't moved a muscle. She was somewhat afraid now that she wasn't dressed appropriately either.
Tonight, instead of a dress, she was going to wear a nice pant outfit, so finding the color was the next decision. A pretty pair of black silk slacks, that rode low on her hips, and clung tightly to her butt was the beginning of her ensemble. A satiny halter top the color of a bronzy copper, again with the low, flowy neckline that she loved. Only the slightest bit of skin would show between her slacks and her top, and then just a slight swell of breasts would be revealed above the top of the halter. Fallon thought the outfit was dressy without being too much so, and fun without being to 'flaunty'. It was obvious that Suki's influence could be seen in many of the items in Fallon's closet, but Fallon was grateful. Not really having an over abundance of fashion sense, she was learning a lot from things Suki suggested, and had yet to disagree with the other woman's choices.
Carefully laying everything on the bed, Fallon caught sight of Cyrus as he fussed around in his closet too. Smiling she pulled a pretty little lacy thong from her dresser drawer, and grabbed its matching strapless bra - both in a pretty coffee color. Amazed that Cyrus could get ready so quickly, she only gave him a cursory glance when he left the room. She knew she had to hurry.
Once dressed, Fallon used a blow dryer on her hair, just enough to take some of the curl out of it, and leave a soft, sleekness behind. Putting on the beautiful tiger eye necklace Cyrus had bought her, Fallon added just a touch of mascara, and gloss to her lips and was ready to go.
Walking out of the bathroom she heard his voice, and appeared at the doorway before he finished his sentence.
"As ready as I'll ever be."
Before anything further was said, in came Suki, with issues about Cy's dress.
Slightly concerned that the girl would just enter the private bedroom, Fallon looked at Cyrus and thought he was dressed quite nicely. Waiting for her mate's response, Fallon didn't moved a muscle. She was somewhat afraid now that she wasn't dressed appropriately either.
Cyrus
17 years ago
Cyrus arched a brow at his familiar. She was definately wonderful and organized and provided more than they needed but sometimes she went just a step too far. Standing up he walked to Fallon, whom he had not yet seen but knew she had come to the door. Looking at his kitten he smiled widely while ignoring Suki.
"You look so amazing." He could smell and see some sort of glossy stuff on her lips so he kissed her sweet neck instead but was very careful not to muss her hair. "Would you like to go to some fancy italian place? Or somewhere more subdued tonight?"
So far he had not acknowledged Suki nor made a move to go change his clothes. If he knew one thing, is that money talked. If Fallon did not wish to change she did not have too. If the restaurant was so exclusive that they did not take healthy donations for not meeting their dress code, he simply would not patronize it. He would rather sit comfortably at some place like Flannigan's anyways.
"You look so amazing." He could smell and see some sort of glossy stuff on her lips so he kissed her sweet neck instead but was very careful not to muss her hair. "Would you like to go to some fancy italian place? Or somewhere more subdued tonight?"
So far he had not acknowledged Suki nor made a move to go change his clothes. If he knew one thing, is that money talked. If Fallon did not wish to change she did not have too. If the restaurant was so exclusive that they did not take healthy donations for not meeting their dress code, he simply would not patronize it. He would rather sit comfortably at some place like Flannigan's anyways.
Fallon
17 years ago
Taken aback by his deference to her, Fallon's initial irritation at Suki dissipated.
Smiling at Cyrus, she appreciated his compliment, and considered the decision.
"Thank you love. You do too." And the kiss to her neck elicited a soft purr.
"Cyrus, I don't want to appear petulant, really, but I also would rather we stay dressed as we are. I don't need fancy. Just some good food, and you is enough for me tonight."
And feeling the need to acknowledge Suki at least a little, Fallon gazed her way over Cyrus' shoulder, and bit the corner of her lip. She hoped her friend wouldn't be too disappointed if it turned out she had gone to a lot of trouble, for naught.
Smiling at Cyrus, she appreciated his compliment, and considered the decision.
"Thank you love. You do too." And the kiss to her neck elicited a soft purr.
"Cyrus, I don't want to appear petulant, really, but I also would rather we stay dressed as we are. I don't need fancy. Just some good food, and you is enough for me tonight."
And feeling the need to acknowledge Suki at least a little, Fallon gazed her way over Cyrus' shoulder, and bit the corner of her lip. She hoped her friend wouldn't be too disappointed if it turned out she had gone to a lot of trouble, for naught.
Cyrus
17 years ago
Cyrus bowed his head respectfully, acknowledging Fallon's choice with pleasure. This put him in such a unique position. Never before had a familiar tried to steer his life and someone else in his life had alternate plans. Generally his prior familiars were happy to do anything he asked but did not take as much initiative as Suki did. Perhaps his age was showing, or his lack of control of his familiar.
Turning around he smiled at Suki. She looked nervous and confused, like she could not imagine why they would not wish to follow her planned schedule.
"Suki, thank you for the effort. We both greatly appreciate it. But I think tonight would best be spent somewhere slightly more comfortable than some snooty italian place. Neither Fallon nor I are interested in changing or going dancing tonight. But thank you for your efforts. We both appreciate it."
He took his familiars' hand and walked her up the stairs, as she fought back tears. Sitting her down on the couch upstairs he sat beside her and spoke quietly. "You are the best familiar ever Suki, never worry about that. Just tonight we are interested in casual. Could you fill us in on the construction progress please?"
Turning around he smiled at Suki. She looked nervous and confused, like she could not imagine why they would not wish to follow her planned schedule.
"Suki, thank you for the effort. We both greatly appreciate it. But I think tonight would best be spent somewhere slightly more comfortable than some snooty italian place. Neither Fallon nor I are interested in changing or going dancing tonight. But thank you for your efforts. We both appreciate it."
He took his familiars' hand and walked her up the stairs, as she fought back tears. Sitting her down on the couch upstairs he sat beside her and spoke quietly. "You are the best familiar ever Suki, never worry about that. Just tonight we are interested in casual. Could you fill us in on the construction progress please?"
Suki Langston
17 years ago
Suki was confused. Generally her ideas went so well that she seemed to just take control and keep running with it. She thought since they were gone all night last night, they might like a really fancy night out tonight. Her lip was trembling when Cyrus led her up the stairs. Her mind just couldn't spit out enough apologies or explainations fast enough and while she tried to express them it came out quite jumbled.
Cyrus sitting her down and talking quietly helped her somewhat regain control of herself. She was blinking rapidly and perked up at him wanting to know about construction. She could talk about that! That was all undercontrol just like he had asked her to do. Nodding quickly she jumped up and ran to the entry table where she had put the pictures yesterday evening of the progress.
Taking her seat once more she opened the folder and pointed to pictures and explained how far they had come in the past week. The progress was amazing. This grand home would be finished in months rather than years. She had pictures and samples for decisions to be made on flooring color and type and courtyard entryway stone. Laying everything out she took a deep breath and explained things clearly and professionally. That silly weeping was done.
Cyrus sitting her down and talking quietly helped her somewhat regain control of herself. She was blinking rapidly and perked up at him wanting to know about construction. She could talk about that! That was all undercontrol just like he had asked her to do. Nodding quickly she jumped up and ran to the entry table where she had put the pictures yesterday evening of the progress.
Taking her seat once more she opened the folder and pointed to pictures and explained how far they had come in the past week. The progress was amazing. This grand home would be finished in months rather than years. She had pictures and samples for decisions to be made on flooring color and type and courtyard entryway stone. Laying everything out she took a deep breath and explained things clearly and professionally. That silly weeping was done.
Cyrus
17 years ago
He watched her gather herself. As if she had somehow fallen to pieces along the trip up the stairs and was carefully putting everything back together properly. Cyrus spoke very calmly and clearly, almost slowly as he had praised her.
"Thank you Suki, everything is moving very quickly. You are doing a wonderful job with this project. I greatly appreciate all your hard work."
He glanced at the samples but already knew his preferences. Looking up for a moment he considered what to say without hurting his familiars feelings or his mates. "Do you mind if I think on these choices tonight? I will let you know which ones I want tomorrow."
Suki nodded enthusiastically and mentioned that the contractor did not need to know for a week but the sooner a decision was made the better. Cyrus was smiling at her. That small half smile that shone mostly from his eyes. Reaching out he took her small hand in his. She had the usual indications of her martial arts training, caluses, bruises. He took pride in the fact that his familiar was strong and capable of taking care of herself as well as his needs. Raising her hand to his lips he kissed the back of her hand before turning it over and gently biting her wrist. Feeding for a moment he waited for her to get that look before stopping. Licking the blood from her pale skin he quietly spoke to her though his voice was firm.
"Suki you are a wonderful familiar. Confident, knowledgeable, strong and perfect. I need you to utilize these skills for me but always remember, I make the decisions. You are my ally and I need your help, but let me say what needs to be done."
He sat back slightly, feeling a bit like he was brainwashing her but knowing it was for everyones benefit. Deciding that she should stay close so he could repeat this a few more times, he gave her one more instruction. "You will stay with us for the rest of the week, to help us settle in and oversee construction. Now go up to your room and sleep."
Helping her up and pointing her in the right direction before rubbing a hand over his face before raking it through his hair. Women complicated things alright.
"Thank you Suki, everything is moving very quickly. You are doing a wonderful job with this project. I greatly appreciate all your hard work."
He glanced at the samples but already knew his preferences. Looking up for a moment he considered what to say without hurting his familiars feelings or his mates. "Do you mind if I think on these choices tonight? I will let you know which ones I want tomorrow."
Suki nodded enthusiastically and mentioned that the contractor did not need to know for a week but the sooner a decision was made the better. Cyrus was smiling at her. That small half smile that shone mostly from his eyes. Reaching out he took her small hand in his. She had the usual indications of her martial arts training, caluses, bruises. He took pride in the fact that his familiar was strong and capable of taking care of herself as well as his needs. Raising her hand to his lips he kissed the back of her hand before turning it over and gently biting her wrist. Feeding for a moment he waited for her to get that look before stopping. Licking the blood from her pale skin he quietly spoke to her though his voice was firm.
"Suki you are a wonderful familiar. Confident, knowledgeable, strong and perfect. I need you to utilize these skills for me but always remember, I make the decisions. You are my ally and I need your help, but let me say what needs to be done."
He sat back slightly, feeling a bit like he was brainwashing her but knowing it was for everyones benefit. Deciding that she should stay close so he could repeat this a few more times, he gave her one more instruction. "You will stay with us for the rest of the week, to help us settle in and oversee construction. Now go up to your room and sleep."
Helping her up and pointing her in the right direction before rubbing a hand over his face before raking it through his hair. Women complicated things alright.
Suki Langston
17 years ago
The glow of happy accomplishment rushed over her. Cyrus was pleased with her work. It was difficult to have the construction work done so quickly and she spent a lot of time and effort to see that things did happen. Nodding enthusiastically about him thinking on the decision was fine with her, the contractor did not need the information for a week.
So pleased with his praise and wise decision she could only smile happily when he took her hand. The light kiss made her blush and look down. The bite did not even register on her senses, simply the pleasure of him reassuring her of her good job took on a euphoric high. She floated along so happy she had pleased her master.
Then he was speaking. Such wise words. Suki nodded imperceptibly in agreement with everything he said. Of course he made the decisions, he was the master and staying the week would be a brilliant thing to do, she could help out immensely. But he made the decisions. Wobbly knees under her as she moved to her room where she had a small stash of clothing and personal items to last the few days or more that she would stay. Carefully she changed into her nightclothes, a cami and boxer shorts before falling happily asleep in the bed.
So pleased with his praise and wise decision she could only smile happily when he took her hand. The light kiss made her blush and look down. The bite did not even register on her senses, simply the pleasure of him reassuring her of her good job took on a euphoric high. She floated along so happy she had pleased her master.
Then he was speaking. Such wise words. Suki nodded imperceptibly in agreement with everything he said. Of course he made the decisions, he was the master and staying the week would be a brilliant thing to do, she could help out immensely. But he made the decisions. Wobbly knees under her as she moved to her room where she had a small stash of clothing and personal items to last the few days or more that she would stay. Carefully she changed into her nightclothes, a cami and boxer shorts before falling happily asleep in the bed.
Fallon
17 years ago
Years of reprimands, and ugly beratings had taken a toll on Fallon, that was certain. However, with Cyrus' patience, and her new life in Nachton, she was growing into a woman of confidence. It was a slow process, but it was happening just the same.
Yet her stomach got a familiar fluttery feeling when she watched Cyrus take Suki by the hand and lead her upstairs.
Of course Fallon had no thoughts that Cyrus wouldn't be patient with his aide, and treat her kindly; that was the way Cyrus was. Fallon had no fear that he would hurt Suki, verbally or physically. Yet she couldn't hold back the tiny bit of apprehension she felt.
Not sure if she should follow upstairs, or remain until called, Fallon did the latter. Pacing back and forth across the floor of the basement suite, she listened for loud voices. There were none.
Finally, after what seemed to be an eternity, but amounted to probably just five or ten minutes, Fallon couldn't stand it any longer, and grabbed her small clutch. She was upstairs in seconds, and walking towards Cyrus' calm words. Yet when she saw him bite Suki's wrist, something inside clicked, and she halted.
"Of course." She muttered under her breath, in the faintest of whispers. Suki was his familiar, and to remain such he had to re-establish that bond on a regular basis.
Relief washed over Fallon as she listened to Cyrus give Suki directions. Why all men couldn't be as calm and rational when explaining things was beyond her comprehension. She was a lucky woman to have him in her life, and again cherished the night they met.
Standing aside as Suki walked to her room, Fallon smiled, but noted little recognition in Suki's eyes. It was okay. Apparently the bonding was quite an emotional event, and Fallon didn't fault the younger woman for her actions. Dismissing Suki, Fallon's eyes went to Cyrus, and she followed soon after with a warm hug.
"I had forgotten the ties that bind you two need constant renewing. I'm glad it went well."
Not wanting to appear presumptuous, or too forward of things not directly involving her, Fallon hesitated before saying much more. The hesitation was short lived though, and she caressed his cheek before continuing.
"She'll be okay...but if you'd rather we ate in tonight, I wouldn't mind. You know I'm not picky, or fussy about these things."
With their faces only inches apart, relief continued to flood Fallon when she interpreted Cyrus' expression as that of concern, and mild frustration. She might have been off the mark, but she had seen a look similar to it in his eyes after trying to teach her things, and thought it was familiar. She couldn't have loved him more at the moment, had he given her a case of jewels. What Cyrus gave of himself was worth a hundred stuffed jewel boxes.
Yet her stomach got a familiar fluttery feeling when she watched Cyrus take Suki by the hand and lead her upstairs.
Of course Fallon had no thoughts that Cyrus wouldn't be patient with his aide, and treat her kindly; that was the way Cyrus was. Fallon had no fear that he would hurt Suki, verbally or physically. Yet she couldn't hold back the tiny bit of apprehension she felt.
Not sure if she should follow upstairs, or remain until called, Fallon did the latter. Pacing back and forth across the floor of the basement suite, she listened for loud voices. There were none.
Finally, after what seemed to be an eternity, but amounted to probably just five or ten minutes, Fallon couldn't stand it any longer, and grabbed her small clutch. She was upstairs in seconds, and walking towards Cyrus' calm words. Yet when she saw him bite Suki's wrist, something inside clicked, and she halted.
"Of course." She muttered under her breath, in the faintest of whispers. Suki was his familiar, and to remain such he had to re-establish that bond on a regular basis.
Relief washed over Fallon as she listened to Cyrus give Suki directions. Why all men couldn't be as calm and rational when explaining things was beyond her comprehension. She was a lucky woman to have him in her life, and again cherished the night they met.
Standing aside as Suki walked to her room, Fallon smiled, but noted little recognition in Suki's eyes. It was okay. Apparently the bonding was quite an emotional event, and Fallon didn't fault the younger woman for her actions. Dismissing Suki, Fallon's eyes went to Cyrus, and she followed soon after with a warm hug.
"I had forgotten the ties that bind you two need constant renewing. I'm glad it went well."
Not wanting to appear presumptuous, or too forward of things not directly involving her, Fallon hesitated before saying much more. The hesitation was short lived though, and she caressed his cheek before continuing.
"She'll be okay...but if you'd rather we ate in tonight, I wouldn't mind. You know I'm not picky, or fussy about these things."
With their faces only inches apart, relief continued to flood Fallon when she interpreted Cyrus' expression as that of concern, and mild frustration. She might have been off the mark, but she had seen a look similar to it in his eyes after trying to teach her things, and thought it was familiar. She couldn't have loved him more at the moment, had he given her a case of jewels. What Cyrus gave of himself was worth a hundred stuffed jewel boxes.
Cyrus
17 years ago
Watching Suki ascend the stairs until she was behind her door did not stop him from knowing Fallon had entered the room. As much as he loved his mate, he also had a responsibility to keep his familiar under control and safe. Turning around at her comment of the bonds, he nodded and accepted her hug.
"Suki is my ally. She is bonded to me through my will and bite. This type of familiar relationship is the most free for her, she retains almost all of her personality and ideas. But she needs to remember who is in charge sometimes."
He was pretty sure he had not let his control of her lapse, but instead had given her too many masters to obey. Taking care of Fallon was one thing, he could direct her to do just that, but her taking orders from his mate seemed to confuse her a bit as to who weilded the authority. They would have to be a bit more careful in the future.
Smiling at his mate as he pushed aside thoughts of his familiar, Cyrus contemplated what to do. They had a bottle on the kitchen counter to feed from, but after last night's meals of bottled and hoofed he thought real from the source would be better. The quick sip from Suki told him that real was best.
"Lets put the bottle I had gotten out earlier away, and go find something much more delicious than italian food. We can try a small bar or head to the House of Pain if you would like."
Putting action to his words he made his way to the kitchen and placed the open bottle back in the fridge. It would stay until tomorrow just fine. Returning to Fallon's side he gently stroked her hip, enjoying the feeling of her silk clad skin. Then he realized he had just passed up the opportunity to stay home and enjoy his kitten all night with his suggesting of going out. The urge to smack his own forehead was strong but he resisted.
"Suki is my ally. She is bonded to me through my will and bite. This type of familiar relationship is the most free for her, she retains almost all of her personality and ideas. But she needs to remember who is in charge sometimes."
He was pretty sure he had not let his control of her lapse, but instead had given her too many masters to obey. Taking care of Fallon was one thing, he could direct her to do just that, but her taking orders from his mate seemed to confuse her a bit as to who weilded the authority. They would have to be a bit more careful in the future.
Smiling at his mate as he pushed aside thoughts of his familiar, Cyrus contemplated what to do. They had a bottle on the kitchen counter to feed from, but after last night's meals of bottled and hoofed he thought real from the source would be better. The quick sip from Suki told him that real was best.
"Lets put the bottle I had gotten out earlier away, and go find something much more delicious than italian food. We can try a small bar or head to the House of Pain if you would like."
Putting action to his words he made his way to the kitchen and placed the open bottle back in the fridge. It would stay until tomorrow just fine. Returning to Fallon's side he gently stroked her hip, enjoying the feeling of her silk clad skin. Then he realized he had just passed up the opportunity to stay home and enjoy his kitten all night with his suggesting of going out. The urge to smack his own forehead was strong but he resisted.