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Wang Yi doesn't reply, too busy getting his fill of hemoglobin for the day. He doesn't even flinch when Eiden pulls his air, only tightening his grip on the human for a better angle to get his fill of blood.

Fortunately that doesn't take long, so as soon as he's feeling full the half-snake demon pushes Eiden away before sinking to his own hands and knees on the floor. (Sorry, Eiden.)

"Gah, seriously...!"

"I can't control myself when I'm like that, you know?! Don't tell me how good you taste either!"

Because yeah, it was.

Taking in long gulpfuls of air to stabilize his thoughts, Wang Yi finally looks up after a few seconds. He's only drank from his Master in the novel before, but that guy's practically immortal. He didn't kill Eiden in the process here, right?

" Well, I probably owe you a drink anyway... Just call it a 'welcome back' gift? "

With a laugh Eiden pats the top of Wang Yi's head watching him fumble with his buttons and soon give up after. The breath on his neck sends a shiver to his spine but Eiden's not about to play a damsel in distress.

" Haha. Still got the spunk huh? "

"The dull hurts more than sharp so I doubt any more than your usual set ...---ghh! "

Feeling the fangs puncture the skin Eiden's fingers sink into Wang Yi's hair, digging the scalp. Quickly he captures the gasp behind the grinding of his teeth.

" ... I've... been told.... it's tasty.... "

#kleinstar #kleinstar9 #wang yi: listen i've learned to my embarrassment that my tipping point is super low ok it's awful #and ur too good at pusHING the enveLOPE #blood mention

[nobully]

Last time? Wang Yi blinks before he remembers the exchange, then softens into a smile.

"I'd appreciate that, thanks."

He even does a formal bow with hands clasped in his sleeves before catching himself. Whoops. Guess it'll take a little longer to adjust to the 21st century.

—

Some time later, they're waiting for their orders in the equally pretty cafe when he finds a chance to speak up again. She seems a little down by her earlier admission, though Wang Yi can't figure why. Wasn't it good to have different personalities working towards a similar goal? He assumes Mashu and her knight are playing for the same team, so maybe the guy's just shy.

"Actually, I've been working with a guy who won't tell me his endgame either. I don't really like it, but I guess I still trust him enough at the end of the day to pull through on the plan. So you know," he tries a shrug, gaze flitting to the seasonal menu again.

"Maybe treat it as a work relationship? Those aren't fun, but they help get things done."

It's subtle, but he gets the sense Miss Detective Story's letting on less than she knows. But it's less because she wants to hide anything and more like details she's excluded to accommodate his request. Wang Yi could relate to that—he didn't like sharing extra stuff if he could help it, either.

"Huh? Yeah, I do. That sounds incredible?"

"Don't tell me Mr. Knight's a fan of mysteries, too."

The whole "summoned into my body" bombshell sounds crazy, but who was he to talk? He'd been using different bodies the entire time, including now. He knows better than to touch on her mention of experiments though, and steers the conversation towards safer waters.

"I'm glad you can protect yourself. Honestly, this isn't an easy place to live. Um." Let's avoid the disaster talks, too. "So do you know the nearest cafe from here? I'm looking for a personal recommendation—I'll treat you to a drink?"

#castilium #castilium2 #watch me time skip hahaha

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hey hey im not saying it's a bad thing

the more weirdos we have the less the actual weirdos will stand out u feel me

remember me as i was before the vengeance

#castilium #wang yi: i support ur freak era 200% #crack;

[nobully]

wow she was definitely more intense than she let on

#isola dash commentary #mashu ur social credits...

[nobully]

Artist: 白羽北上

摸一下 touch (sketch)

#system records; #wang yi;

[nobully]

"Huh? No, no, nothing like that!" Wang Yi's quick to put up his hands to deny the claim. Was his staring that obvious?

Well, blame his nose for picking up the scent of blood even from a few feet away. He's more impressed by what the lady says next though, because all of it sounds like a combination of fantasy with smart business sense.

Yeah, why wouldn't this place have a shop selling blood smoothies?

"Actually, I just wanted to ask..."

"Is...is it expensive? And do they use...human blood..."

She looked rich. If buying drinks like this needed a CEO's salary, maybe he'd be better off paying Eiden and friends instead.

@nobully

● "What? Never seen someone drink blood before?" That probably wasn't the reason he was interested in her beverage consumption. The blood was in a frappuccino cup and blended like and iced drink, for one. She had found a single shop in the city that was willing to sell blood in any capacity, at least in a way that was ethically sourced.

"For the record it was taken voluntarily and the donor was financially compensated. I have a taste for it, but it's simply a matter of my species of fairy. It's all very normal." Baobhan Sith could say that, but it had also been a source of great pain for her once upon a time.

#fairyknight #fairyknight1 #hey hey!! #ic; #blood mention

[nobully]

Free food? This lady was generous. Wang Yi hesitates but eventually accepts, putting on a friendly smile.

"Oh thanks, haha. It wasn't a big deal though."

"I don't really bake but I can uh, cook you something nice in exchange!"

There were desserts like that too, right? Anyways, he wasn't about to owe a debt even if the gift was something minor.

"Do you live nearby? I was just checking out the neighborhood today, to be honest."

"Thanks a bunch, darlin'."

Shifting the containers in her arms, Ari sighs as she takes back the plate, shaking her head. Of course it'd be the one things she didn't have enough lidded containers for that'd decide to take issue with gravity.

(Or, more accurately, the lack of space it really had atop the stack given what else was in the way.)

"You're awful quick," she adds, considering the containers in her arms carefully. "Hmm... I was gonna hand these out t' some folks anyway so..." Picking out a small box from the pile carefully, she offers it out.

"Here. Y' can have these as thanks for keepin' me from topplin' everythin' trynna save those cookies."

#panwati #panwati1 #neat haha #yeah S-0's wandering around somewhere #maybe found a cute white cat or two

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"Are you shitting me right n—Eiden!"

Wang Yi pulls back as if physically slapped, expression fuming as he holds his breath. But he can feel his lower jaw hurting too, the presence of his bottom fangs extending to match the pair on top.

His hands try to button the human back up, but even if he can't smell it, the temptation of warm human skin and the steady heartbeat beneath his fingers stirs his senses into overdrive. It doesn't help that his bites aren't exactly fatal, or the fact that Eiden offers himself up so openly.

Honestly, what else was a snake to do in the presence of free buffet? It wasn't like Eiden was in any real danger or else Wang Yi should've kicked him out of the room ages ago.

"You idiot."

"Dammit, I'm going to make this hurt." Grabbing Eiden by the shoulders, he pulls him in and sinks four fangs into supple flesh.

...also, what the hell's a neck virgin, anyways?

" Hm? "

Eiden blinks. He does remember what Wang Yi him... About jumping between different lives. The full details kind of escape him now in a way seeing the difference makes sink in for real now.

Even so.... Eiden was no stranger for this sort of thing - and of course not a stranger for Wang Yi either.

" But just that? "

Eiden tugs his coat down and proceeds to open the buttons of his shirt, casually sliding it the collar down like it's a common routine.

" Don't worry! I'm not neck virgin either! Bite in? "

#kleinstar #kleinstar9 #wang yi: ... #wang yi: it's because you're like this that we end up like tHIS!!

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"My hair is magic, I don't need tips," Wang Yi says with a straight face. Is he lying though? Who knows.

"...hahah, who's 'we' though, seriously? Don't keep me in suspense."

He has a good idea after checking the contacts list, but he still wants to hear it from Sun's mouth. It's possibly an even better way than tracking down each of the names one by one.

"Anyways, I'm still in the middle of my growth spurt this time. I might end up taller than you, so don't get too cocky, tch."

"mm, more or less." What is that supposed to mean? Is he pulling Wang Yi's leg with that comment? "Looks like someone's gotten shorter, but I did get taller for sure." A lot had happened and he's not quite sure why his size even changed. Must be all the stress (even though it doesn't work like that.)

"I have plenty of hair tips if you ever need 'em." Though knowing Nicolette, she probably has a plethora of tips on how nice her hair is!

"...."

"We missed you."

#sxnburst #sxnburst10

[nobully]

She had a point, though her comparisons make him think of NPCs in a novel. That was a little too close to life, so Wang Yi just laughs and shrugs it off, eager to move on.

"That's true, but you're too pretty to blend in, honestly. You'd make a good heroine...hm?" Something about that line feels familiar, but it fades before he grasps it.

"Anyways, yeah. I need to keep my skills sharp."

"Long story short, I've got a new job and I need to keep up appearances. A sparring partner would be nice too, but..."

He looks at her again. So cute.

"Wait, I heard someone mention fight clubs before. You ever heard of any with swords?"

"Mélusine. You...seem like someone I met awhile back passing them by but really it could've been anyone. After awhile in this city people tend to blend in with each other unless you continue to talk with them."

Which to the servant was only a handful of individuals. Still she respected and understood each and every one of them regardless of how long they were. A good way to break up the day-by-day life till something drastic happens again.

"Are you looking to practice yourself then?"

#robustdragonheart #robustdragonheart2

[nobully]

Ah, is he taking things too lightly again?

There's a fine line between routine and the unexpected, but it feels like Wang Yi's been scuffing that border to bits ever since he accepted the System's contract. Add in the extra years, the endless revelations, and whatever crap Qin Xian and S-0's been plotting behind his back and Wang Yi's gotten used to going with the flow (or tidal wave, really).

"Can I say different is just another Tuesday at this point?"

"Even so, I'm still the same me inside. And you..."

He almost reaches for her hand, but stops at the last second to grab the teapot and refill their cups.

"To me, you're still Nicolette."

Where does she start? Their barely-started beginnings? Their swift separation? The lonely time apart, both in and out of the city?

Rare as it is for her to be rendered speechless, the situation at hand exceeds far past the level she's familiar with. This is untouched territory; unfortunately, it's much too personal a problem to simply run away and avoid. Thankfully, Wang Yi does what he does best, and takes the lead when she falls short.

❝ I mean— ❞ She frowns, finding it hard to look at him straight on, gaze lingering upon the cup of tea that has yet to touch her lips, ❝ are you saying it's not, for you? ❞

The problem is no fault of his, but her center of gravity has been upturned all he same. ❝ It's not bad, it's just... ❞ Nicolette falters, eyes imploring as they finally lift to meet his— a shade so familiar, and yet still so different. ❝ Different. ❞ Though the color palette remains unchanged, the likeness it creates is not one she's come to recognize.

How much else has changed besides his face? The answer unnerves her.

#nicawlette #nicawlette10 #it's fine it's fine we got this #i think

[nobully]

It's subtle, but he gets the sense Miss Detective Story's letting on less than she knows. But it's less because she wants to hide anything and more like details she's excluded to accommodate his request. Wang Yi could relate to that—he didn't like sharing extra stuff if he could help it, either.

"Huh? Yeah, I do. That sounds incredible?"

"Don't tell me Mr. Knight's a fan of mysteries, too."

The whole "summoned into my body" bombshell sounds crazy, but who was he to talk? He'd been using different bodies the entire time, including now. He knows better than to touch on her mention of experiments though, and steers the conversation towards safer waters.

"I'm glad you can protect yourself. Honestly, this isn't an easy place to live. Um." Let's avoid the disaster talks, too. "So do you know the nearest cafe from here? I'm looking for a personal recommendation—I'll treat you to a drink?"

If he wasn't familiar with Selene, it meant he'd been spared the horrors of the monstrous invasion — that was a relief, though it wouldn't have been his first time according to his testimony. She'd dread to think what ordeal the previous had put the three of them through.

At mention of the mists, a chill raced down her spine and the Demi-Servant's throat tightened. It seemed no-one who had been unfortunate enough to be swept up in their midst had escaped unscathed. Of all the tests implemented by the Stars, the mists left the longest and darkest marks — that had been when her Master first died.

Her head shook to absolve him of any guilt from the wording. It was human nature to dread the finality of life, so to have the salvation of another chance might have soothed the fears of some. To know their trial of traversing the Abyss would grant them reward the most simple yet impossible ask.

"I'm just happy to be able to help". It was a fleeting feeling nowadays.

Violet cast down toward the attire which became his point of conversation next, shaking her head once more whilst fingertips reached to touch the plating above her chest. "This isn't new. It's the result of an experiment conducted when I was younger. If you're familiar with Sherlock Holmes, then presumably you also know about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. One of those Knights was summoned into my body — this form is how I use our power to fight, as what we call a Demi-Servant".

#castilium #castilium2

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Dragged along by the momentum, Wang Yi only has time to catch himself before he crashes into the human completely. He flinches at the direct contact, suddenly close enough to not only see the pores on Eiden's skin but catch his scent as well.

"A-are you kidding me?!" Whatever happened to self-preservation instincts?

He pushes back weakly, then sags as animal instincts take over his brain. One hand claws itself into the fabric of Eiden's shirt while the other continues to shield his mouth in a last-ditch attempt to rein himself in.

"Eiden, I'm not human right now."

"If you stay any longer, I'm going to drink your blood."

" Duhh? I live here, y'know! "

Eiden won't falter, he grabs Wang Yi's arm and just pulls Wang Yi closer, leaning in to see his eyes a little better. As he thought.... his pupils have shrunk to cat like slits.

" After so many months and this is how you treat me huh? "

" C'mon now, we're wayyy past this part of friendship already! We're intimate enough wouldn't you say? Tell me what's wrong first - then I might take it into consideration! "

Mayyybe he should take it more seriously but it really has been so long! With so many people gone... It's nice that someone returns, for once.

#kleinstar #kleinstar9 #wang yi: and not in the kinky way

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On a normal day Wang Yi would be tempted to call the guy out for his exaggerated acting, but his nerve endings are kinda on fire right now so he just lowers his head and nods, muttering back, "I'm fine."

—

Against his expectations, Eiden rides with him all the way to their destination before helping him off the taxi. Wang Yi sluggishly follows along past grass and towards a building in the back yard of a house, but as soon as they step over the threshold of the door, he's turning around and trying to push Eiden out.

"You have a key for this place, right?" he asks urgently while keeping his mouth muffled.

"Lock me up and don't come in. It's not, ugh, safe for you right now."

His eyes dart restlessly around them, finally fixating on the fragile curves of Eiden's neck.

Demon huh... Uwahhh that guy's going around accusing people for demons now? That's a new whole new low even for his level of fanaticism... Thinking about it he'd totally stomp on Morvay wouldn't he---

" Unfortunately.... It really is sort of long st--- no, actually he's friend partner we don't get a long--- "

" Huh? You okay? "

Eiden blinks as he notices the irises and proceeds simply slung his arm over his shoulder. He doesn't know what's going on but it doesn't seem like it's something Wang Yi would want to be noticed by anyone.

" Ohhhh so passionate huuuuh! " he loudly exclaims, " sorry driver, could you step on it a little? I'll pay double more if you make it fast! Seems like this guy here can take no more you see?"

He then pulls Wang Yi a little closer, leaning in for a whisper.

" ....just a little bit ok? "

#kleinstar #kleinstar9 #eiden ur such a good #ok timeskip we go ahahahaha #half his icons don't have the sigil but just pretend it's there lol

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"You know him?" Wang Yi arches an eyebrow but quickly goes back to rubbing his cheek. Crap, he thinks his skin is getting itchy too. "Yeah well—guy called me a demon. He's not exactly wrong but it's not my fault—we can talk about that later, I've been back since this morning—"

And shit, something about the blond must've stimulated his bloodline, because he's pretty sure he saw shiny scales growing on his arm out of the corner of his eye.

"Actually, Eiden? Maybe you should drop me off halfway. I don't—" He blinks, irises suddenly turning bright green as his pupils change into slits.

"—I don't think I'm going to last much longer."

" -- hey now! It is a big deal, it's been pretty long!!! " Eiden protests.

" --blond psycho, that sounds... "

--awfully familiar.. Eiden glances back and recognizing the guy he sure doesn't waste time turning to fill the driver in for an address.

" How the hell did you piss that asshole off---? " Eiden mumbles, " sigil? The thing in your forehead? It's not glowing -- never mind that!!! "

Is he surprised to see Aurelius? Sure! But who cares about the angel now - Wang Yi's here! They're in moving vehicle now doubtfully the bastard will chase him for too long. It wouldn't be weird if the guy just grabbed Wang Yi out of curiosity or whatever -- it doesn't matter!

Eiden turns at Wang Yi with excitement fully reflecting from his eyes.

" You're HERE!! Since when?! "

#nobully #nobully9 #not just wigs but going full cute girl >:3 #lolol idk either but lolol

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"Really? Thanks."

"Honestly, even a wooden one will do. I'm trying not to kill anyone if I can help it."

Mostly because the backlash would probably kill him too, unless he was facing off against monsters.

"My name's Wang Yi. It's my second time back so things are pretty weird. Have we met? Sorry, some things are still fuzzy right now."

"Presumably they should, especially for those that can't defend themselves." But then again most people didn't instantly think of picking up a sword when danger approached. If there was someone in danger and Mélusine was around then she'd do what needed to be done. The mentality of the strong protecting the weak.

"Still there are a few places I know that may be able to assist you. I can show you around if your free."

#robustdragonheart #robustdragonheart2 #yesss

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"Is that what you're focused on right now?"

Reaching behind him, Wang Yi shuts the car door and locks it for good measure, wary of prying eyes. Fortunately, the back windows are tinted for privacy. By the time he turns around, it's to see the ends of his hair still resting between Eiden's fingers.

"Of course it's real. I've been growing it out since I was eight." He hesitates, then amends, "Eight in this life, I mean. Could we talk while we drive? I don't know if that blond psycho's gonna cut me to pieces next." He absently rubs his cheek, feeling a throb in his mouth where his fangs have grown out.

"Also, is my forehead still glowing?" That red sigil really attracted too much attention without concealer!

At first Eiden presumes it's just another case of Aurelius' forcing him into a therapy session. It's definitely too early but after the initial shock of presumed kidnapping wears out Eiden manages to give the person pushing him into the tax a look.

And then he freezes in place by sheer surprise. The hair... oh wow. That's a total different look from the last time sure but he'd still recognize the guy anywhere. He's also apparently saying something but that's totally going past Eiden.

" .....Wang Yi? "

" Oh wow... Where the hell did you -- your hair? Is that a -- wig? Real? "

His hand reaches to grasp few strands -- it does feel real ?!

#kleinstar #wang yi: yeah i do but i'm blond in mine #are you?! maybe i counted a mini as a separate number again hahaha #kleinstar9 #ignore clothes he should be in blue robes here ehe