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       Start of a new Threat 
       By: Minyaagar Date: February 12, 2026, 11:59 am
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       It was the end of the day for most- but the night life was
       beginning to go full swing.  Life in The Oasis was chaotic- but
       most seemed happy.
       Enon was making his way, passing a bakery that had been open
       some time. His eyes fluttering to the sign. He had heard the
       place made some great breads and pastries.. the man prone to
       indulge in his sweet tooth often.
       From the looks of it was  close to closing.
       “Made it.” He said with a huff. While he didn’t mind taking over
       a company- it interfered with the small things he enjoyed in
       life. He walked into the bakery hearing the bell ding as he
       looked around to shut the door.. it was small and quaint. He
       smiled at this- places like this valued their quality and
       customers.
       He shuffled for his wallet as he waited for the man to not be
       busy with what he was doing so he could get what he wanted and
       get home for some cake and some real rest.
       ——
       Eden and Casimir were on a job. Life never treated the two well.
       Both turned to whatever helped them survive and stayed with it.
       Casimir became more volatile over the years, and wasn’t shy
       ending someone’s life if they got in the way.
       The two were tearing down the ally way after shit had gone down
       into a gun fight that got broken up by the cops.
       “Did you seriously have to pull that shit E?!?” Said Casimir as
       he ran by his friend as Eden just said.”It was his  damn fault
       for touching my ass!” She snapped back.
       “A slap would have been enough not a bullet to the leg!” Said
       the man back.
       “I don’t know it seemed reasonable- he’s not dead!” She said
       right back. She tossed the gun at Casimir who caught it
       reflexively.
       Eden chuckled.”ditch if for me?”
       “You bi-“ he started before a bullet strayed by.”fuck!”
       “split up!” She said.”meet up at a safe house later - stay
       alive!” She said to dart down an ally.
       Casimir huffed as he used his own renewed vigor to sprint down
       the other direction of the ally as Eden hoisted her ass in a
       building window that was open.
       … and they were all strippers.
       “Fu.ck.” Came out of Eden’s mouth as she tried to figure out how
       to get the hell out.
       —-
       It had been a rather slow evening at the bakery. He had began to
       clean up early so hearing the bell perked the blonde up
       slightly.
       "Welcome! Let me know if anything catches your eye," he
       encouraged as he went back to cleaning as to not crowd the
       handsome customer.
       ---
       It was a frenzy to get ready to go out on stage for the next
       round of dancing. Link, along with several other male strippers
       were getting ready when a women climbed through the open window.
       The blonde elf, having just finished getting dressed grabbed her
       by her upper arm to drag her out of the dressing room.
       "You can't be back here, if you leave now I won't call the
       bouncer..." He threatened.
       ---
       Having slept the day away, Skoll was ready to party or fight or
       both. If he was lucky he could even get Snow alone for a little
       fun but he didn't bank on that so partying and fighting it was.
       He had arrived with the two at the club and was already throwing
       back several shots and handing some to Snow and Tre.
       "Don't leave me to be the only one drinking!" He protested as
       his eyes trailed the someone dancing provocatively.
       -
       Darren, or Dare as his biker buddies called him emerged from the
       bakery kitchen where he'd been washing up the dishes. He sighed
       seeing one last customer had managed to slip in a minute until
       closing. He shot a look at his boss Aziz. "You want me to flip
       the sign off? I got everything in back finished."
       With his facial piercings, tattoos and long dreads pulled back,
       the biker had  a rather imposing look. Which was why he normally
       didn't interact directly with customers. He'd nearly given one
       of the older customers a heart attack his first day working at
       the bakery and didn't really want a repeat of that. At least
       Aziz didn't seem to be scared by his tough looks.
       "I can personally vouch for the Italian cream cake being the
       best thing in there. Though the dulche de leche cake is pretty
       amazing too," he spoke up seeing the rather handsome red haired
       man looking in the cake display.
       -----
       Unlike Skoll, Snow and Tre had been busy with gang matters and
       were in need to relax now that their tough day was over. Snow
       was partly annoyed with Skoll having slept the day away but took
       the offered shots and downed them with ease.
       "Don't get too drunk, I plan on stealing you away later for more
       fun," Snow leaned in to whisper into Skoll's ear before settling
       back in his seat with a smug smirk.
       He was really only watching the dancers partly, his eyes
       flickering over to take in Skoll when he was sure Tre wasn't
       eying him.
       Tre downed the offered drinks, and then ordered a beer on tap,
       opting for something that wouldn't dull his senses. It wasn't
       often they went out together, and he was always mindful of
       enemies of the Ravagers' popping out of the shadows.
       "I'll drink, but someone has to stay sober enough to drag your
       drunk ass home," he teased a bit before getting a bit more
       comfortable in his chair.
       He was rather amused that Snow thought he was oblivious to the
       growing romance between the other two. Only a blind man or
       someone completely idiotic would miss how Snow and Skoll flirted
       with one another. It wasn't like he'd say anything though, he
       had harbored his own attraction to men his entire life.
       --
       Enon heard the man to glance to feel nostalgia..  to blush a
       bit. He was about to ask if they had met anywhere before hearing
       a second voice.
       Another hit and a small vision hit- an embarrassed man- and him
       entangled with a blonde.  Enon rubbed the bridge of his nose as
       he felt a headache that was unlike any other. It slowly calmed
       down before he would open his eyes.”the leche sounds heavenly.”
       He said to force a small smile. He hadn’t had a headache like
       this in a while.
       “I was also wondering if you do pastries here? I was considering
       coming the morning but wasn’t sure when you guys opened?” He
       asked shaking off that feeling.
       ——-
       Eden was middle of thinking when she felt her arm snagged by one
       of the stripper men. She flushed a bit at what she was being
       told. But before she could say anything she heard .”where’s the
       bitch I know she came in here.”
       She flushed immediately and shoved link down, her charm catching
       in links hand to yank off as her red hair showed. “Stay down the
       bullets won’t hit you.” She managed before the Few last shots at
       Eden, rang out before the resound click of no bullets would
       sound. The man getting aggravated. Shouting for bullets to
       realize they were all out. Eden used the chaos to rush out, her
       booted feet hitting the floor to skid to collide with the wall.
       She would jet out to see Casimir being practically danced over
       by a woman. She was exposed but she’d never expose him- and
       right now fight was on her mind. The other door was already
       blocked by more of the Talutah gang that got away. “Wonderful..”
       she grumbled to see the ravagers at the bar to walk over trying
       to keep calm as she saw them moving in to snag the tallest drink
       to down it.
       She wiped her lip a little to turn and lean a bit back on the
       bar, her eye taking in the white haired individual. The man
       felt… familiar.
       “Alright fanatic.” Said the talutah man to Eden, as  she  level
       her gaze. She saw a few knives it told her they were all out of
       bullets.
       >>>
       ^^^
       Her eye went to the beastkin of a man she had inserted herself
       between the two. She felt another wave of familiarity to push it
       down.
       Her eyes flickered for anyway out.  The music at a standstill.
       “Eye for an eye.” She heard.”fu.cker should have known better
       than to touch.” she mouthed off trying to buy time.
       “Told him twice I wasn’t interested and he just wouldn’t listen-
       clearly if I smacked him it wouldn’t go as through as a bullet
       would.” She bullshitted. “It’s not like I killed the guy.” She
       stammered more, her body slowly moving back like she was scared-
       reality was she was grabbing a full beer bottle as she was
       picking who was about to get it to the face.
       Casimir that was with fefe on the dance floor visibly facepalmed
       as he moved her away from what might happen next.”go to the
       bathroom- “ he warned her softly.”hide.” He told her more
       concerned over her getting caught up in their problems.
       “Well either way you fu.cked around- so here comes to finding
       out.” She heard as she saw a few more knives coming out.
       --
       "Yes, you can go ahead and change the sign," Aziz agreed at
       Dare's question, blushing a little at his assistance praise over
       his treats.
       "The Leche is a great choice, let me get that wrapped up for
       you. I open at 5am every morning, yes I do pastries, I'm usually
       sold out by 8am." Aziz explained as he got the redheads order
       packaged and rung up.
       ---
       When Snow leaned in to him after taking the shot, whispering to
       him about stealing him away sent a shiver down Skoll's spine as
       the wolfkin for quite excited. He already had another drink in
       his hand when a redheaded woman seemed to appear from nowhere
       and wedged herself between himself and snow. Seeing the talutah
       gang members looking for a fight had Skoll on his feet.
       Something about this woman triggered his protective instincts
       *hard* as he got to his feet, bowing up to them as he slipped on
       his clawed brass knuckles, gladly going in swinging when they
       got within his reach. The scrams and panic began as Skoll and
       those who jumped in got a proper fight. When it seemed they were
       winning, one fucker tried to pull in an innocent, only to get
       tazed by said innocent, it had Skoll laughing.
       "You okay?" He questioned to the redhead when things began to
       settle as it was clear this wasn't the place to fight when
       bouncers finally got involved. A single threat of cops had the
       gang members scattering.
       ---
       It wasn't until the fighting was over that the dancers were
       allowed to resume, Link finally taking a pole on stage as a new
       song started, his body moving to the beat as his clothes slowly
       fell away leaving him in only his green thong.
       -
       Dare couldn't help but notice how the other rubbed his face but
       made no comment on it. The motion was familiar in a strange
       reason. As was the forced smile the man gave him. Dare arched
       his left eyebrow at the other's reaction before moving to flip
       the sign once Aziz gave permission.
       Just as he reached it, the door was shoved into him roughly and
       two rough looking teens tried to push around him.
       "Stop right there," Dare growled moving into their path his eyes
       flashing in warning.
       "We are done taking customers, now go,"
       One of the teens backed off immediately seeing Dare's tattoos
       and face of metal. The other sneered and reached behind him.
       "You pull that knife, you better know now I will stab you with
       it," Dare barked, his eyes going even darker. "This is your last
       warning,"
       "Come on man, you don't want to piss him off, he's a freaking
       Ravager," the other teen said grabbing his friend and pulling
       him back.
       Dare's eyes changed, flashing a bright red orange. "that's
       right, you don't want to piss me off,"
       This had the desired effect Dare was hoping for. Both teens ran
       off with freaked out looks and Dare closed the door and locked
       it. Then turned to Aziz and their customer.
       "Sorry about that, the hoodlums are getting far too brazen these
       days. You can exit out the back with us and I'll see you safely
       to your car, sir." He said in a relaxed and calm tone as if
       nothing had just happened.
       -----
       Snow's smirk was soon pulled into a scowl when he felt someone
       push in between him and Skoll. His scowl lessened to a lesser
       degree when he caught sight of the petite red headed beauty. His
       gold eyes took her in slowly, a strange rush of feelings went
       through him though he had no clue who she was. There was
       something about her that made him instantly want to worship and
       protect her all at once.
       He turned at the voice that had her attention and turned, a
       glower of anger and resentment filling his features seeing it
       was a bunch of the Talutah gang.
       He was grinding his teeth, his hands flexing into fists the more
       he heard.
       "Looks like we're about to have that fight you were craving
       Skoll," he muttered just low enough for the enforcer's sharp
       ears to pick up.
       Tre let out a rather dark laugh as the fracas began seconds
       later. Between the three of them, they managed to beat the
       "Tallulah" gang (as they liked to call them) up and keep the
       gang from hurting anyone else, without the use of weapons.
       "Freaking pansies," Tre muttered once the offenders ran off at
       the news of cops showing up.
       Among the three of them, there were only bruises and his cut
       lip.
       "Best thing for that is some strong alcohol," Snow said and
       ordered drinks for them. His eyes fell on Eden. "You want a
       drink too, Red?" He asked her with a wide carefree grin.
       Tre accepted the drink the bartender gave him and turned to
       watch as the dancers started back up. His attention was
       immediately drawn to the gorgeous blonde on the main stage as he
       danced and stripped down.
       He was suddenly dry mouthed and in awe of the man's talent and
       the how his gorgeous body moved.
       "Do the owners allow their dancers to do private shows?" He
       asked the bartender curiously.
       "Oh yeah, for a certain price you can get anything you want,"
       the man replied. "There are private rooms for that."
       --
       Enon made a smile at hearing about his choice, he listened to
       the man explain things as he went for his wallet.”excellent- do
       you take any orders by phone?” He inquired.
       As he was about to hand the money over his head snapped at the
       teens that came in. His face softened despite how hard they
       acted. It was something that got to him and had been working on
       rectifying.
       He heard dare speak and while he wasn’t entirely thrilled with
       the delivery understood.
       “I’m fine.. just a shame that it’s getting this bad.” He said
       sighing. “I don’t mind the help.“ he said with a smile that was
       more genuine.
       ———
       Eden was ready to chunk the bottle - right then the beast of a
       man seemed to go in fists flying making her baffled- and more
       when the Snow White haired man went in as well. Her mouth formed
       a bit before realizing one had slipped by to slam the beer down
       over the back of his head.
       She watched as Casimir kept the civilian from being snagged
       again to punch the lights out.
       The woman slumped a bit on the bar. Embarrassed a little on
       having that many guys jumping to save her ass - and she stole
       their drink.
       “Honestly didn’t think you’d jump for a fanatic like me.”
       Giggled the woman. “ but I’ll take your offer- ravager.” She
       said taking in his appearance.
       She looked at the tall wolf kin to smirk.”I’m fine- thanks for
       the save handsome.” She purred. She glanced at Atreus to notice
       how his face was to the guy she had shoved.
       “I’ll drink here for a little- hopefully that little gang left
       for sure or I might get jumped.” She said to chuckle. She
       noticed Casimir moving to the other side of the bar to talk to
       the bombshell of a looking woman. Given how she was it wasn’t
       hard for her to check her out either given how she swung both
       ways.
       The adrenaline was slowly wearing off as she was thinking on
       what to do- she failed at their other job due to grabby hands
       and turf wars. She wasn’t liking what would come with seeing the
       leader.
       >>>
       “So what is the ravager leader like?” She asked as she made an
       order for a strong drink that was offered.
       —
       #Post#: 1365--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Start of a new Threat 
       By: Minyaagar Date: February 14, 2026, 8:00 pm
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       "Yes, I do take orders by phone," Aziz had answered before the
       commotion happened and the blonde let out a heavy sigh.
       Brightening when it seemed the hoodlums didn't deture the
       redhead. While he claimed to not like when Dare behaved like
       that, but a part of him was was a little turned on. The man had
       been working for him for the better part of two years now and he
       would be lying if he didn't say he had wet dreams of the man
       dominating him with that deep growling tone.
       "It is a shame." He agreed with his customer as he pulled a
       business card out slipped it into the bag before handing the bag
       over after taking the payment.
       "I hope you enjoy your cake, have a good night." He mused
       cheerfully. "I'll close up and lock up, you have a good night
       too Dare," he told the man before going about his check of what
       needed to be done before he turned in for the night.
       ---
       The taste of iron filled Skolls mouth when he bit his tongue at
       the way Snow talked to and grinned at Eden. A jealous look in
       his eyes before he forced himself to watched the dancers. A
       blush crossing his cheeks when the redhead called him handsome
       as she thanked him. "What can I say, I'm a suckered for a damsel
       in destress," the wolfkin teased.
       "No problem though, I was hoping for a good fight tonight. Love
       beaten on them Tallulah fuckers." He mused.
       "If bossman wasn't hypnotized by the stripper, he can be chill.
       Other boss can be chill too. Snow knows Scar better than I do."
       He added looking to his lover, the lazy grin on his lips muddled
       by the jealousy he still held in his eyes that he was trying to
       hide.
       ---
       As Link dance, his eyes found a very sexy man staring at him in
       a way that made the elf blush. After his performance, he got off
       the stage and started to work the floor, being flagged down by a
       few different people who wanted him to dance on them.
       -fin-
       Dare nodded in agreement, wishing there were other ways to help
       the teens. His own childhood has been a rough one, so he knew
       what the two were probably going through. Still, most of the
       teen hoodlums would just take advantage of anyone that showed
       them kindness. Most kindness was seen as weakness to kids like
       that.
       "I'm glad to be of service, sir," he replied respectfully as he
       checked him over for a moment.
       He frowned slightly when Aziz insisted he should go. He felt
       rather uneasy leaving Aziz alone before everything was finished.
       Still..he couldn't really ignore his boss's order.
       "All right, I'll see you at 3 tomorrow boss. You have a good
       night yourself," he replied and then turned to the red haired
       man and motioned for him to follow him through the back kitchen
       and to the back door.
       He paused to grab his jacket and wallet and them went out first
       to check out the alley before ushering the red haired man out.
       "Where are you parked at?" He asked, pausing to lock the back
       door with his key before moving a bit closer to him, his eyes
       flickering around the alley quickly.
       "Oh, my name's Dare, what's yours?" He asked curiously as they
       walked together towards the main street.
       ---
       Snow merely chuckled at the short gorgeous woman's amusement at
       their jumping to her defense. "Even if I had known you were a
       fanatic it wouldn't have mattered. You needed help," Snow
       replied honestly.
       He perused her back and then glanced up to see the look on
       Skoll's face. Seeing the wolf kin's jealous look had him feel a
       bit badly for flirting with her.
       He let out a sigh when he heard "Red" flirting back with Skoll
       and saw how the wolfkin blushed.  Now it was his turn to feel
       that surge of jealousy.
       Snow rolled his eyes when Skoll went on to talk about his bosses
       and shot a look at Atreus. His second did look a bit enthralled
       by the blonde dancer on the front stage.
       "Try and Keep your voice down Skoll," he admonished and glanced
       around. "I know Scar better cause he raised me," he explained.
       "Maybe the three of us should find a private room to talk," he
       suggested, shooting an intense look at Skoll.
       ↠↠↠↠↠
       Atreus didn't even hear what the others were saying as his sharp
       eyes followed the blonde dancer as he moved around the floor,
       interacting with other customers. After watching the man work
       and give several lap dances he finally made his move to sit down
       at one of the tables in the guy's section and motioned to him
       with a folded bill.
       When the other came over, Tre pulled out another bill. "How much
       to have a private dance?" He asked, his voice sounding much
       deeper than normal.
       He'd never been this forwards before and wondered what had
       possessed him now. Especially with Skoll and Snow being there to
       see. There was something about the blonde man that drew him in
       and he couldn't figure out what it was.
       ----fin----
       Enon took the bag as his fingers touched Aziz’s.  He blushed a
       bit to smile.”thank you- I intend to enjoy it.. especially since
       it’s from you.”
       He didn’t know why he said it that way.  It almost felt natural
       to. “Sleep well Aziz.” Flew out before he would walk out of the
       store with dare.
       He heard the man speak to Xid briefly about seeing him at a time
       that made him feel… jealous. He shook his head figuring he was
       just tired- he had no connections to these guys so why did he
       feel this way.
       He walked as he motioned to the car. “The red corvette.” He had
       said as he walked with the man.”You can call me Enon. That’s a
       pretty unique name- Dare.. how did you come to gain it?” He
       asked curiously.
       ——-
       Eden could see how the wolfkin looked awfully jealous during
       their interaction, her eyes briefly looking at snow to see the
       same expression in his eyes.
       “Normally I don’t get in pickles like this and get cornered.”
       She had said honestly. “But it’s nice to know even if you did
       know you’d help.” Said Eden flushing.
       She began to down her drink as she listened to skoll speak about
       their ‘leaders.’  She couldn’t help but chuckle at how carefree
       the ravagers seemed. From how skoll spoke- it also felt they
       were a softer than what she was accustomed to- but she didn’t
       know their inner workings.
       The girl almost choked on her drink- it wasn’t often she heard
       anyone wanting a private room to talk to a gang member that
       wasn’t a ravager.
       Admittedly-She felt a little nervous- and bit baffled. But it
       was normal for her to be that way. She knew plenty had windows
       in case she had to bail.. to flag down a bartender.”hey are
       private rooms just for dances? The crowds getting a little loud
       and want a bit of intimacy.” She chose her words carefully as
       the man seemed to nod and shifted to look at a man. She ordered
       another strong drink- before they would be shown to a room. Her
       eyes flickered to Casimir already getting back into the woman he
       met. Her friend deserved a little happiness to not say anything
       as she left.
       She hoped the man went home with her- planning to deal with the
       fall out before he would this time.
       Her eyes flickered to a window before she would place herself in
       a way on a chair if she had to bail.
       “Is there things you can’t talk about so openly?” She questioned
       once the door closed.”like how you two are an item?” She
       questioned. It wasn’t hard to tell just how they looked at each
       other.
       >>>
       ^^^
       She had seen men get jealous at each other for wanting her-
       their eyes were different- they seemed to always want her to
       themselves.
       Their look was different- it was as if they wanted each other to
       themself.
       She felt a little guilty causing jealousy- but least she knew
       these men ran hot either way.- and when the two had stood felt
       so short compared to the two- her mind went to places.
       “So what is it that got you needing to be so secretive to me
       about?” She asked.”or you just looking for a fun time of
       sharing?” She questioned to grin and chuckle at her own words.
       —fin—
       The words Enon had spoken had gotten a proper blush out of Aziz,
       especially when he felt the graze of the man's fingers. The
       redhead held a sense of familiarity that he just couldn't place.
       "I'll um... try, good night, see you bright and early Dare" he
       responded before the pair would be gone. The blonde would spend
       the next two hours making sure the place was perfect before he
       would go upstairs and crash without even attempting to make
       himself dinner. Often times, Link one the one to make sure the
       workaholic ate regularly.
       ---
       A roll of Skoll's eyes followed Snow's words of keeping his
       voice down in the loud club. His eyes widened in surprise when
       his lover suggested a private room with *that* look in his eyes.
       He gave no protests, though he did take a good four shots while
       they waited for a room after the redheaded woman made mention of
       it to the bartender.
       The giant wasn't all that surprised when the woman put herself
       near the closest exit. The beastkin had been sipping on a
       whiskey when she so blatantly called the pair out on what they
       might not be able to talk about around others. He nearly choked
       on his drink as his ears pinned back, nearly flat against his
       head.
       "I don't know what you are talking about..." He said
       defensively, quickly putting his liquor to his lips, unable to
       control the red color of his cheeks. Usually the wolfkin was a
       better liar than this.
       "What... what is it you wanted to discuss?" He questioned his
       lover, not looking at the man as he knew it would cause him to
       crack more than he already had.
       ---
       The man who had been staring into Link's soul finally sat down
       in his section and flashed some cash, getting the blonde elf
       over to take the bill and tuck it away for safe keeping before
       he was raising an eyebrow at the ravager.
       "50 for a private dance, 100 for stripping fully, 150 you can
       touch... past that is... a case by case basis." He explained.
       "Is that what you are wanting sir?" He questioned flirtatiously.
       -fin-
       Dare's eyes flicked to the red Corvette inwardly thinking of how
       it drew far too much attention. "Nice car," he replied and
       frowned seeing how one side of the car looked lower than the
       other.
       "Enon..that's a unique name as well," he replied and then
       grinned at the question about his name. "Technically there's two
       stories about that. My full name is Darren. In the foster home I
       lived in, one of the littles called me Dare. Later when I joined
       a biker gang, they gave it to me because of how Daring I was.
       Fuck...looks like those kids slashed your tires," he sighed
       heavily and knelt next to the front slashed tire to examine it
       closer.  He moved to check out the back one as well and muttered
       a bit darkly under his breath.
       "Should call your auto shop to move this beauty or it'll be
       stripped by morning. Guess I'll be giving you a ride home
       tonight," he said as he stood up slowly to shoot a look at Enon.
       "And no arguing, no taxis will come to this area, let alone a
       car service."
       ----
       Snow nodded slowly, an understanding look filling his eyes at
       Eden's explanation of not normally having problems.
       Seeing her reaction to his suggestion had him reach out to Pat
       her back gently. "Hey now no choking,"
       He had the feeling he might have overstepped by suggesting going
       to a private room..or she thought his intentions might be more
       than just talking. Though admittedly his mind had gone to some
       touching and the possibility of kissing, he preferred to take
       his time getting to more intimate interactions.
       He was quite impressed when she took charge asking for a private
       room, and finished off another glass of whiskey while they
       waited. Then he and Skoll were following her and the staff
       member to the room.
       Snow pointedly moved a chair near the seat she'd chosen, also
       mindful of having a quick exit if need be. Once you were trained
       to be aware of dangers, it came to be second nature.
       Snow's eyebrow twitched at her question and reached over to
       automatically pat Skoll's back when he nearly choked and then
       protested and denied it in a defense manner.
       "Skoll...you would deny you have feelings for me?" He
       questioned, his hand gently squeezing Skoll's neck before he
       pulled away and stood up, and moved to lean against the wall
       staring at both of  them. "I've had to keep it secret that I'm
       bisexual for my entire life, it's not something I can let get
       out unfortunately."
       Snow ran a hand through his hair slowly before looking them both
       over rather intensely. "I do care very deeply for Skoll, and I'm
       also attracted to you too Red. I..just don't know where to go
       from here. I just don't want to hurt Skoll anymore. Us being
       together wouldn't be accepted easily by most in our
       gang...unless we change things first. If Skoll feels up to some
       fun and sharing , I...would be up for it, just no need to rush
       into it tonight. We should try and take our time getting to know
       you better first,"
       -----
       Tre's gaze settled on the blonde's bright blue eyes as the man
       rattled off prices for what he was willing to do a d then
       flirted with him.
       "Let's start with a dance first," Tre murmured his eyes
       completely focused on the other's face. "If I wanted to become a
       regular here, could I set up a certain time to see you every
       week or every few days?" He asked.
       Once he had his answer, Tre stood and let Link lead him off to
       one of the private rooms in the back.
       "What if I wanted to pay you more to touch but you keep your
       thong on?" He questioned as he removed his coat and then
       unbuttoned his shirt a bit before taking a seat on the chair in
       the middle of the room.
       --fin--
       Enon chuckled a bit to listen as he neared his car.”that’s
       interesting,.” He started before hearing the man to sigh.”twice
       this month it seems- I’m working on a project meant to help kids
       like that.” He said to sigh.
       Of course when he man insisted taking him home flushed a bit to
       open his mouth.  It being told that he wouldn’t argue caused
       another flash to make a noise.”what a headache.. swear.. think
       it’s gotten worse.” He mumbled softly.
       ——
       She gave a chuckle as she heard snow question skoll. “Well least
       someone is honest - and don’t worry I’ll keep it secret.. though
       you didn’t hide it all that well.” She admitted.”I’m bi as
       well.. mean find the female form comforting to be held in- but
       men like you… bet you two be a good ride.” She complimented a
       little.
       She went quiet at what she listened to the man say. Her smile
       falling just a little. Why did this feel so damn familiar? she
       thought to herself.. course it felt like something was missing
       nonetheless for her.
       “Mm.. I only jest snow.” She told him. “Given the private room
       and all— thought I would learn something juicy.” She said with a
       smirk. “Thing is if you want fun I’ll give fun- but if it causes
       a rift in your relationship- I rather not.” She said.”depends if
       you two agree.” She finished as she went for her pouch and dug
       out some smokes to light up. She puffed to draw out and leaned
       back in her chair as she waited to see what skoll had to say.
       —fin—
       As Eden and Snow spoke, Skoll stayed silent for a long while as
       he mulled everything over in his mind. It felt selfish to want
       Snow to himself, especially co sidering they couldn't publicly
       be together. Sure he thought red was hot and he felt compelled
       to protect her but everything else felt murky and off.
       "You want an open relationship... mean.... we don't exactly have
       much of one going on outside of the few moments we steal away...
       would be nice seeing you be able to be openly with someone...
       you have my blessing if that is what you are seeking, I'm ganna
       go back to the bar you two have fun." Skoll finally said before
       he made his leave to go sit at the bar, deciding he felt more
       like a ride, soon, bailed on the club entirely to take his
       harley out for a spin, ending up in a quiet spot he and Snow
       often snuck away to. He killed the engine to look out at the
       view of all of the oasis. It was the best view in the city.
       ---
       "Yes, we can work out a schedule if you want to do regular
       visits with the same dancer," Link confirmed as he slid off the
       man's lap to lead him off to a private room.
       "I can do that, still going to be 150 though," the elf said as
       he began to move to the music and shed his clothing until he was
       left in only his skimpy little green thong as he danced in his
       new client's lap, grinding into the hard on he could feel
       through the gangsters pants, enjoying the looking he could get
       out of the man.
       -fin-
       Dare raised an eyebrow hearing that Enon's car had been hit
       already. He had the feeling that it might not be just a
       coincidence that this was happening.
       "Oh yeah? What kind of project is it? Some sort of shelter or
       work program?" He asked curiously.
       Seeing Enon blush at his insistence had Dare grin a bit. The
       grin disappeared when he heard Enon make a pained sound and
       mumbled about a headache getting even worse.
       "Sounds like you could use a cup of tea and maybe a head
       massage. Those usually help me when I get bad headaches," he
       commented.
       Dare took care of calling Enon's auto club to come pick up the
       car and waited until they had arrived and took the car off
       before helping Enon to his truck and unlocking it.
       "All right where am I driving you?" Dare asked once he had
       stashed Enon and his cake in the cab and buckled the man and
       himself in.
       -----
       Snow felt a bit of relief when Eden said she'd keep his secret.
       He sighed when she pointed out that both of them hadn't hidden
       it very well. Normally he wasn't as brazen or open about
       checking Skoll out. Especially in front of the biker gang when
       the other members were around.
       He wasn't really surprised when Eden mentioned that she was bi
       herself. He'd had the feeling that she might be more open than
       others and more accepting...even though he'd only known her for
       a short while.
       Snow nodded slowly at Eden's reply and was relieved that she
       didn't want to get between the growing feelings he had for
       Skoll. Of course it seemed as though Skoll misunderstood him,
       not that he could blame Skoll.
       Until he changed things with the biker gang, he couldn't really
       take Skoll out in public on dates. He almost wanted to curse the
       situation and being stuck leading a group of bikers that were
       rigid and prejudiced against him loving Skoll the way he wanted
       to do openly.
       "Skoll.. that's not.." Snow's voice trailed off as Skoll left
       the room. " Exactly What I want." He finished and moved to hit
       his head against the wall a few times. "I should try to explain
       this better to him. Sometimes I think this whole biker gang shit
       is ruining my life," he muttered darkly.
       The problem though was it he could get out, he'd be leaving a
       lot of people that depended on him in a very bad situation.
       Skoll was probably not even aware of everything going on behind
       the scenes.  Like the fact Scar had been hurt in a hit that they
       suspected one of their own had set up.
       When he and Eden went out to get more drinks and see where Skoll
       was, Snow sighed hearing that the man had left already.
       "Would you like a ride home Red? I think I know where Skoll
       went. I'll talk with him and get things sorted better. Maybe we
       can text and talk off and on while i work things out?" Snow
       asked.
       ------
       Atreus nodded, pleased that the gorgeous man was up for him
       becoming a regular. It'd take time to win the other over to
       being more than a customer, but Tre had the patience for it.
       "Wonderful," he murmured with a pleased grin.
       Atreus' eyes took in every movement that Link made as he
       undressed slowly to the music playing. "I don't mind," he
       murmured back.
       "What touching is acceptable to you? What touches do you not
       like? He questioned, his voice going a bit deeper at the
       grinding on his lap.
       His hands finally moved to skim over the pale skin slowly up the
       other's curves. His fingers rubbed over Link's nipples before
       going over his shoulders and down the other's back.
       He was careful to not leave marks, though he was sorely tempted
       to suck on the other's neck.
       "What about kissing your body?"
       ----fin----
       “Shelter and work.. felt that if we created a sense of normalcy
       they may change their lives around- even trying to take care of
       schooling.” Said the man as he walked with the man.
       “I’ll be okay after a good sleep- I was busy at the office since
       i woke up at the crack of dawn .” He grumbled.”thank god I only
       have to go for that morning meeting tomorrow then I’m free.” He
       said.
       “Head down near the old apple tree and turn left, it’s down
       waterfall drive.” Said the red head as he buckled up.
       ———
       Eden smiled a bit before hearing the wolfkin speak. The
       uncertainty painted a soft frown- more for skoll seeming as
       things were.. complicated.
       Her face turned as she saw snow try to explain things and
       watched him be a little frustrated.
       She quietly let the man vent and went to grab drinks as she took
       a few more than usual. “Mm.. I might stay a bit longer before
       home- you go ahead and find your friend.” She said being careful
       as they were in public.  She shifted a cup to write down her
       number and gave it to him.”if I get another burner I can text
       you back a new one- but I’ll need one from you,” she said, “take
       your time and explain yourself.. then I’ll entertain the idea of
       a date- put everything on the table.” She said and looked at
       him.”*friendships*  require honesty.” She said practicing to
       keep coded.
       She took her drink.”good luck cutie.” She said to drink her
       alcohol down.
       —-fin—-
       "it's not a bad idea, though you might need some help to get it
       set up." Dare said thoughtfully.
       He had tried going the kind route with young punks in the past
       and it had only blown up in his face. So now he was harsh when
       he felt the situation required it. Still he knew that the lives
       the kids led were hard to get away from. "I know a few former
       bikers and street kids that would help you with your project. I
       can introduce you if you'd like," he added.
       "Oh I know how tough it is to get up in the morning. I'm usually
       up at 2 getting ready for the bakery," Dare said
       sympathetically. "Oh you're free tomorrow?" He asked with
       interest.
       He nodded and followed Enon's directions to the man's apartment
       home. He pulled the into the driveway a good ten minutes later
       and turned to give Enon a friendly grin. "Nice place, have a
       good evening Enon. I hope we see you again at the bakery soon."
       He said as he unlocked the doors.
       -----
       Snow couldn't help but look a bit concerned when Eden mentioned
       staying on her own a bit longer.
       "Just be careful, those Talutah aren't about to just give up
       getting even,"
       Snow reached to grab a napkin and wrote his own number down for
       her and handed it over when she asked for it.
       "I'll take my time." snow replied, his eyes speaking volumes
       more than his words. "You're very right about that, and thanks,
       I will probably need it," he sighed and then headed out. He was
       soon on his bike and heading to the special spot he and Skoll
       often retreated to when they needed a moment alone. The sound of
       his bike announced him long before he came to a stop next to
       Skoll. He was quite for a few moments taking in the sight of the
       city below.
       "Skoll...I've not told you everything and you need to hear this.
       I love you. I've loved for years now. The truth is, I don't want
       others to know because they'de hurt you to get to me. There are
       people in our gang that are trying to take control. One of them
       hired the men that shot Scar," Snow revealed.
       "I could live with the ridicule and the gossip of me being a
       pansy for being with you. Losing you though isn't an option."
       Snow moved to pull Skoll in closer and kissed the man deeply on
       the lips, pouring all his passion and desire into it before
       slowly pulling back. "My intention isn't to have an open
       relationship. I want all of us to be together, but I know that's
       not going to happen overnight.  And I'm not going to rush into
       anything with her. There's a lot to deal with to change things
       and make it safe for you and me first."
       ----fin----
       "Well, as long as it isn't invasive... I don't mind where you
       touch..." Link answered. Normally, he would say intimate areas
       were off limits without a major price bump but something about
       this client was different. His body practically singing under
       Atreus' touch as the elf moved to the music. Soft noises leaving
       him as he let his new client explore his body.
       When the man mentioned using his lips, it gave Link pause. "200
       you can put your lips wherever you like... 300... you... can do
       whatever you like to me,"  he explained blushing now as he
       danced.
       ----
       The familiar sound of a motorcycle gave away the face that Skoll
       was no longer alone on. It wasn't long after that Snow pulled up
       next to him. The silence returning when the man cut the engine.
       When the white haired man began to speak, the beastkin's ears
       swiveled in his lover's direction. Though, when Snow admitted to
       loving him, for years, got the wolf to fully look at the man.
       His ears pinning down again at what else Snow had to tell him as
       to why no one could know.
       By the time Snow finished talking, Skoll's eyes felt a little
       watery as his heart pounded in his chest, *especially* when the
       man kissed him like that. The wolfkin's arms wrapping around his
       love.
       "Snow... I... I have loved you for a very long time... the idea
       of sharing you with anyone is... hard... but I think I'm just
       being selfish... she feels.... weirdly right... I don't know how
       to explain it but... there is... something... missing..." He
       said unsure of what exactly what missing.
       "I just want you to be happy Snow... just also want you in one
       piece... do you have any idea of who could be gunning for you
       and Scar?" He questioned, a deadly look in his eye telling of
       exactly what he would do to anyone who tried to hurt his love.
       -fin-
       Enon listened to the man talk and got a smile. “That would be
       helpful- thank you.” He said as he sat back to hear the man
       talk, he heard dare being interested as they pulled up to an
       apartment complex that was one of the nicer ones to gather his
       things.”I plan to see you tomorrow morning honestly- may order
       some pastries for the morning meeting.” He said as he went for
       the door.”see ya dare.” He said as he walked out and began his
       way to the apartments.
       ——-
       Eden just gave a grin she often did with others- it looked
       carefree and confident.”don’t worry I’m aware.” She told
       him.”get going- hurt feelings are like ticking time bombs.” She
       said before taking the napkin .
       She watched him rush off as her own smile fell. “Why do I keep
       doing that…” she muttered to herself.
       “Face it.. you’re just too nice- “ said end as her eyes slowly
       changed purple.
       “I know- honestly figured we get a little bit of heaven before
       the hell we are about to face.. wonder how long we can dodge the
       boss..” said Eden with a sigh.
       End gave her own- they had used E as a way of a nickname- often
       just considered one whole person to those that was never really
       observant. They didn’t know who was the actual original
       personality- since they had been there as long as they
       remembered.
       “Don’t know.. but maybe we can  try to get drunk enough and find
       a good female to bed- cause we are gonna hurt in the morning.”
       Said end sounding disappointed in the situation.
       Her eye wandered to someone that looked at her like she was nuts
       for talking to herself. “What fuck face?” End asked with a brow
       raise and her sunglasses being tipped over them.
       The idea of drinking more left their head. A depression already
       wafting over. “ Hope cas is having fun ..” murmured Eden.
       “Should be with that hottie.. besides we can take that
       punishment once we are caught.” Said end before they would walk
       out after a time,. And as expected. She was already dealing with
       the talutah.. to be dragged off to an ally that would end with
       her limping out and rushing off to hide.
       ——
       Morning was met with Eden texting cas her message to take his
       time. The woman was nursing a black eye and a cut to her arm at
       a different safe house. She licked her busted lip to text snow a
       little- to see if things had gone the way he hoped.
       But what hit home was a code from cas. Her lip trembled a
       little. He found a way out….>>>
       Jealousy washed a little bit and  a sense of abandonment would
       be felt- but - she was happy he was able to get away. At least
       he’d be happy. She just wanted to figure out how he can stay
       that way. When ghost managed to get his way out was by means of
       money and occasionally coming in as an enforcer.
       She heard her phone start ringing again as end said.”fu.ck
       again..“ being nervous as she always did when the boss tried to
       get a hold of them.
       They gathered their things after doctoring up to rush out- but
       given things she knew the man would be looking for her and maybe
       Casimir.
       But by mid morning she would be caught and dragged to the
       enforcer- to be dumped at one of the few safe houses to
       ‘recover’ after being told once she healed up to report in for
       work.
       There was no Cas this time to help doctor her up, or comfort
       her.
       She sobbed a little more looking at the message she had sent to
       forget her.  She leaned against the building of the place they
       dumped her at.. as she took a breath as she began to consider
       her own way out.. and one not being pretty. End quietly trying
       to tell her to be strong even though- she was beginning to feel
       the same way.
       Only a text about a morning date would come through. Her eyes
       looking at it. She shifted a bit figuring she’d tell the guy she
       indeed got jumped.. if she ran into him-it wasn’t a total lie.
       She went to doctor herself a little more and pulled on a hoodie
       she kept often  she looked at her two taped up fingers that she
       had to do so they’d heal straight to head out- figuring she
       could  at least try to be around someone for the time being.
       Even if it didn’t turn out like she hoped.
       —fin—
       Atreus nodded, though he had the feeling that the dancer might
       be bending his rules a bit. Touching the other male so
       intimately as the other danced and gyrated against him had Tre
       shiver slightly.
       There was something about this guy that made him want much more.
       Hearing the others pleased sounds and noises brought a pleased
       smile and glow into his eyes. This was definitely not the normal
       for the biker among those that knew him.
       He barely ever showed any emotion, even when he was pissed off.
       The stoic blank face his signature look.
       "Wait ..what?" Tre asked blinking at Link's sudden loss of
       professional boundaries. "You surely don't do this with every
       client do you? I was sure even strippers have boundaries that
       aren't supposed to be crossed,"
       After a moment he slid his hands around the others waist and
       pulled him up further on his lap. The friction between their
       bodies had Tre groaning and getting even harder than before.
       "I'd rather just steal you away and make you all mine." He
       murmured before he ran a hand up the other's neck and stole a
       deep kiss.
       ----
       Snow let out a sigh as their lips pulled apart, though he felt
       much lighter after revealing everything he knew the next part
       wasn't going to be easy. He was already missing having Skoll's
       arms around him, but kept that to himself. Right now they had
       other more serious things to worry over.
       Snow felt his heartbeat race a bit hearing that Skoll had loved
       him for even longer. He felt guilty over asking Skoll to share
       him and then surprise at Skoll saying he was being selfish and
       that she felt right. "I know, I've felt like that for most of my
       life. Everyone I've ever tried to date just...felt wrong. It was
       kind of like there was someone or others I was comparing them
       to. I always thought it was you. But given you feel like this,
       it's possible there's something or someone else we are missing,"
       he murmured thoughtfully.
       "Thanks Skoll..that's what I want for you too. I have the
       feeling that Romelo might be behind it, or another. We need
       evidence though before going after them though." He sighed.
       "speaking of Scar, I should call and check in with Hama and
       Einar to see how he's doing. How about we go to a late breakfast
       tomorrow? At your favorite place? Could call it our first
       official date if you want," he suggested hopefully.
       After a little bit, Snow took Skoll's hand and led him off to
       the hillside to lay down next to one another and they talked the
       rest of the evening, sharing a great deal with one another.
       There were also a great many more kisses between the two that
       left them aching for more.
       Snow held back though, wanting their first time to be special
       and not in the grass. They dozed a bit together before finally
       heading back to the gang compound to sleep.
       ----
       Dare couldn't help but brighten up hearing that Enon planned on
       being by the next morning. "Make sure to call it in early on, we
       get kind of slammed once we open up to the public. In fact, if
       you email Aziz your order tonight we can tackle it first thing,"
       he suggested helpfully.
       "See you later Enon!" He called back and waved. He waited until
       Enon was safely inside his building then left for his own place.
       There was nothing fancy about his slightly run down apartment.
       He headed in to heat up some leftovers for dinner, then showered
       and tried to relax a bit playing some music on his stereo before
       trying to sleep.
       With the strange dreams that kept visiting him, he hadn't gotten
       much sleep lately. They'd only started after he'd stopped being
       an active enforcer in the Ravagers. Finally he had to get up and
       lit up a joint to ease himself into a more relaxed state before
       dozing off for the night
       Images of a different Enon and Aziz filled his mind, but by
       morning they'd be half forgotten, only vague whisps of the
       dreams there.
       --fin--
       #Post#: 1366--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Start of a new Threat 
       By: Minyaagar Date: February 14, 2026, 8:05 pm
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       The blush on the blonde's cheeks darkened at his new clients
       shocked words and talk of boundaries. He wasn't sure how to
       answer the man at first but moments later was pulled even closer
       for a *mind blowing kiss* after the man expressed wanting to
       make him his.
       The elf was panting hard when the kiss broke, gazing into the
       man's glowing eyes. "I only offer such services to select
       clients... though my prices are usually much steeper... have to
       make ends meet somehow... as tempting as it is to just let you
       steal me away... I'm not exactly an exclusive kind of guy...
       aside from only just meeting you tonight..." He explained,
       though he ground his hips into the man as more and more desire
       built inside of him.
       "I do... really want to be railed by you though..." He added in
       a seductive purr.
       ---
       The evening was filled with talking while laying out in the
       grass while teasing the hell out of each other with making out
       so intensely. Eventually they dozed off in the grass, the pair
       waking a while later to go back to the complex they lived at.
       When the wolfkin woke after the sun was up, he yawned before
       excitedly getting Snow moving for their breakfast date.
       The pair were having a great morning just chattering away but
       just as Skoll was digging into his breakfast, something caught
       his eyes and he got a worried look. "Is that Red? She looks
       hurt..." He said in worry.
       -fin-
       Enon woke bright and early as he made a phone call to Aziz’s
       bakery. He planned on grabbing some pastries and heading back.
       Dare was a bit on his mind- the guy stuck out somehow.
       Strange dreams of the blonde and dare haunted him that night.
       The man trying to make sense of himself- he didn’t know why it
       felt like a fever dream.. but it felt so real- like he lived
       that life.
       He made his way to the place as he walked in, his payment in
       order. A nostalgic smell hit him… pancakes with honey.”Is that
       honey pancakes?… you know me so well..” slid out almost as if he
       had said it his whole life.. he paused a little at himself
       wondering why the hell he said that to chalk it up to his mind
       messing with him.
       —-
       Eden walked the streets, making her route downtown. Her limp
       still apparent- her eyes puffy from the crying aside from the
       shiner she had that hid behind her sunglasses.
       She paused where she could at the restaurant. She leaned against
       the wall she shoved her sunglasses up enough to fight her
       lighter, and cursed for it to light up without her pushing. She
       lit it to shake it out. Her face getting a weird look briefly.
       She flicked the sunglasses back down, the hoodie keeping the
       feeling of just not being seen.
       Her aim was trying to find a fix- something to just make the
       pain go and just not think.“Where the fuck is he..” she grumbled
       a little as she let the smoke slowly out waiting on the guy that
       normally sold drugs.
       —fin—
       "oh? How many clients of that caliber do you have? How much do
       you charge?"  Tre couldn't help but ask.
       When the man explained he wasn't all that exclusive had Tre get
       a thoughtful look. "Would you want to add me to those you spend
       time with every week? I really would like to get to know you
       better," he admitted, his hands moving to squeeze the other's
       shapely ass.
       "Mm...I am quite tempted, but I want our first time somewhere
       other than a club on an old stained chair. Maybe you'd let me
       take you to a nice hotel?" Atreus purred back and then leaned in
       to kiss Link again. "I'm Tre by the way. What would you like me
       to call you handsome?"
       -----
       Snow didn't mind getting roused out of bed, but grumbled a bit
       like he normally would have while he got ready to go. He chose
       to take his red mustang charger out so they could talk during
       the drive.
       He was quite enjoying himself over his massive breakfast platter
       when he noticed Skoll staring out the window.
       "You saw Red?" He asked turning to follow the other's gaze and
       then frowned when he caught sight of her. It looked like the
       woman was limping and waiting to meet up with a dealer, smoking
       a cigarette only a half a block away.
       "Shi.t, looks like she did get beat up," he murmured, concern in
       his voice. "I think we should help her. Sorry to cut the...this
       short. Shirley, can we get our food to go please?" He called out
       to their waitress. "Do you mind going to talk to her first? I'll
       be right out,"
       ----
       Dare had gotten the strongest urge to make honey pancakes of all
       things so had made them after he'd helped Aziz complete their
       normal fare and the orders that had been placed.
       Hearing Enon's voice had him looking up look up with a grin and
       then a odd look. "They're your favorite? I didn't know that, I
       just felt like making them this morning. I'll box up a few for
       you," Dare said and went to grab a container to fill it with
       several of them.
       "So ..what are your plans after your meeting? You could come
       back to have lunch with me and Aziz, I'm cooking today," he
       couldn't seem to help but suggest.
       ----fin----
       "Six at the moment not counting you... I charge about double
       what I'm asking of you..." Link admitted before a needy sound
       left him feeling the man squeeze his ass. "I can add you to my
       regular client list..." He said trying to contain himself.
       The mention of going to a hotel had Link nervous. "I'll make a
       special accepting for you... but you are going to have to cover
       the potential loss of leaving work early and missing out on
       dances... a grand and you can take me wherever you like," he
       answered, before making into Tre's hungry lips.
       "My stage name is Angel.... you can call me that for now..." He
       said before kissing the man again as he ground his hips against
       his client, the feeling of just how big the man was sent thrills
       through him. The way he was feeling in that moment, he would do
       anything to be close to the man.
       ---
       "Yeah, she looks rough. Its... fine... it's just breakfast..."
       Skoll said in a dismissive manner though his body language
       showed his disappointment at just how Snow said it. He knew they
       couldn't be openly together but it still didn't feel good.
       "Yeah I'll get her sorted." The wolfkin said as he got up from
       his seat and headed to where he saw red. He leaned against the
       wall in front of her and gave the woman a wide grin.
       "Morning beautiful, looking for a fix? Why don't you come with
       me? Can just you fixed up and I got some *good* shit we can do
       together," he suggested in a friendly manner.
       -fin-
       Enon heard dares voice.. it didn’t match up with what he felt..
       he would have saw. He could not help but feel disappointed at
       the lack of something but couldn’t put his finger on it.
       Though it felt strange at being asked to eat with someone else
       there.. though the idea of eating with someone else felt better
       than nothing.”I don’t have much today.. but I wouldn’t be
       intruding on you two?” He asked his eyes flickering a little.
       ——-
       Eden was halfway down her smoke when she saw movement to see the
       beast of a man approach her.  She briefly stiffened at first
       being she wasn’t paying attention much,  her eyes darting up at
       first to relax.
       The wide grin and overall positive body posture was returned
       with a smile right back as she tapped her cigarette.
       She didn’t know why- but the thoughts of how she was going to
       acquire her fix vanished at being told of doing something
       together.”good shit huh?… sounds fun.” She said her own grin
       widening. Her body would move and her arm would loop in his.
       Somehow… this made her feel safer.. granted she had fought most
       impulsive thought to climb up the guy. “So lead the way?” She
       said with a gentle chuckle as she let the guy lead her away.
       —fin—
       Atreus somehow managed to mentally add up the amount that Link
       had said before and frowned. "You don't charge enough, you're
       worth far more than that. You had better add me," he partly
       growled, feeling as though Link was being taken advantage of by
       his other clients.
       He could tell his suggestion of going to a hotel made the man
       uneasy. Then was surprised by Link agreeing to it. Really to
       Atreus no amount of money was too much to have Link all to
       himself. He might have to rob a bank at some point, but he's do
       it if he had to.
       "Angel huh?" He murmured in amusement his eyes twinkling a bit.
       A deep groan of pleasure came out at the next kiss and grinding
       against him.
       "Let me pay you for the dance, and then let's get going. We keep
       up this dance, I'm likely to lose what little control I have
       left," Atreus half growled as he helped Link off of his lap with
       a look of reluctance.
       Once he'd given the man the money, plus the extra to make up for
       missed dances, Tre fixed his clothes and adjusted his tight
       pants. "how do you feel about me taking you on my bike? Unless
       you would rather meet me at the Hyatt Hotel, Angel." he added,
       naming one of the nicer hotels that wasn't too far away.
       ----
       Dare could tell from the look Enon gave him that the guy was
       thinking that he might have something going on with Aziz. Which
       was hard to deny. Honestly he had had feelings for his boss for
       a long time, not that he'd tried to pursue it. Nor had Aziz ever
       shown any interest in him.
       "You intruding?  Never, but let me ask what he thinks. Hey Aziz,
       you mind if Enon joins us later for lunch?" Dare called out loud
       enough for everyone in the store to hear.
       One would never call Dare the shy reserved type. Nor did he
       really care what people thought of him. And least not the
       customers currently standing in the bakery.
       -----
       Snow gathered up their breakfast boxes, leaving a good sized tip
       with the bill and headed out to where Skoll and Red were
       starting to walk off together.
       "Morning Red, you look like you had a hard night. You ready to
       head out then?" He asked moving protectively against her other
       side as he headed to his red mustang and unlocked the doors and
       then set the boxed food on the roof to pull his seat forwards so
       she could get in the back.
       "Looks like we all get to hang out today," he said giving her a
       wink and offered her a hand to assist her into the car. "Watch
       your head,"
       Once she was inside, he fixed his seat and grabbed the food to
       slide in. "Mind holding this Skoll?"
       Then he was turning on the engine and heading off for one of
       their safe houses, whichever one Skoll told him to go to.
       --fin--
       The growl out of Tre had Link shiver and nod his head at the
       demand to be added to the list. "Depending on how regular you
       are... might not need to charge so little..." He said, almost as
       if he were trying to appease the man before he got off his lap
       and accepted the money given to him after counting it.
       Once he had his money, Link redressed. "I need to grab my
       things... I'll meet you outside... just so you know... I've
       never ridden a motorcycle before... he explained.
       Soon the elf slipped out of the private room, explained to his
       supervisor he was leaving early before he got dressed in his
       normal clothes, his work clothes hidden underneath.
       "Ready?" He questioned as he approached the waiting biker,
       blushing at how sexy the biker looked leaned up against his
       ride.
       ---
       Being halfway under the industrial coffee maker, Aziz hadn't
       heard any of the conversation going on, and at the moment, he
       was too pissed off to care. So when Dare called out to him, his
       ears were about ringing due to the metal walls of the coffee
       mater.
       The angry blonde emerged from his work on trying to be a
       mechanic that morning and gave Dare a look of *'why the fuck are
       you bothering me'*.
       "Lunch? Dare I don't care who you want to invite for lunch, I'm
       really try to not have to call a mechanic right now... can
       invite the queen for all I care..." He grumped. "You would think
       an engineering degree would be more help with shit like this but
       nooooo," he grouched before getting a rag to clean himself up.
       He was covered in grease and oil, not even the kind he was
       usually covered in. The usually stoic blonde was ready to fight
       someone in that moment.
       ---
       Seeing Red go from jittery and nervous to excited and
       comfortable had Skoll grinning very wide, more than happy to
       have her hanging on his arm and led her towards Snow's car. His
       smile growing when snow joined them on the walk to the car.
       "Sounds like a plan to me," Skoll said as they all loaded up in
       the car.
       The beastkin then took the boxed up breakfast and settled in his
       seat. "Head to the place on delta Avenue, I keep my good stash
       there, if you are hungry you have have my leftovers from
       breakfast, unless you would prefer something fresh, we can run
       through a drive through before he get to some real fun," he
       mused.
       -fin-
       #Post#: 1367--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Start of a new Threat 
       By: Minyaagar Date: February 14, 2026, 8:19 pm
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       Enon heard the angry voice to see how he was. His eyes flickered
       to the coffee machine to recognize the thing.  “Mind if I give
       it a try? I got the time.” He told Aziz.”I know that maker- i
       had to fix it before for corporate.” He said to shift his coat
       off and start rolling up his sleeves.”that way you can have your
       coffee again.” He said with a wink.
       ——-
       Eden reflexively pressed into Skolls side. The warm body making
       her feel a lot safer at the sudden voice. She blushed a
       bit.”y..yeah..” she said softly. Somehow the two walking with
       her felt right.. and safe.. somehow Casimir being gone didn’t
       hurt as much. She saw his hand as she clung a bit to skoll-
       slightly reluctant at first of getting in a car- especially one
       with no real way out. But snow with that smile and his hand
       holding out to her? … gave it a gamble as she took it and dipped
       below to avoid the roof. She curled a bit in the back.. their
       scent a lot stronger in the car.
       She heard skoll speak an address her mind taking it in to
       remember. But what got to her was the offer of food. Her lack of
       money was an issue for the two needs on her mind. Her voice
       asking softly.”is it.. really okay?” She asked almost timidly.
       Once she got the go ahead would she reach,she was careful due to
       her broken fingers. It still was warm as she began to eat. She
       licked her fingers a little as she was starting to feel
       comfortable.. she realized she did it without thinking.. but
       didn’t feel strange to continue the meal as she waited for their
       stop.
       Her sense of danger gone with these two. She didn’t know why she
       felt so incredibly safe with them.
       —fin—
       "I'd see you every day if that was possible," Atreus murmured,
       very much wanting to find a way to get Link out of the
       lifestyle. He was pretty sure it was more out of necessity than
       anything else. Though he knew he could be wrong. That did happen
       on occasion.
       Atreus stayed long enough to see Link get redressed and then
       nodded when the dancer said he'd need to grab his things first.
       "I'll be very careful with such precious cargo," He promised
       with a wink before he grabbed his coat and headed out of the
       club.
       Tre didn't have to wait all that long before Link emerged
       looking rather adorable his face going pink under the overhead
       street light. He pushed off of his bike and  helped Link get
       into his leather coat and spare helmet.
       "I'm ready," He replied and got on the bike nad then helped Link
       get on behind him and pulled the elf's hands around his waist
       and pulled him in close. "Just hold on here and don't let go,"
       He said before pulling his own helmet on and then revved the
       motor before slowly pulling away.
       LIke he had promised, Atreus took care with his driving,
       avoiding going too fast or any traffic that looked rough. He
       came to a stop outside the Hyatt and waved off the attendant to
       park his bike a short ways inside their parking garage. He
       collected the helmet from Link and helped the elf fix his hair
       before taking the other's hand and leading him into the hotel.
       It took only a few moments to get a hotel room and Tre pulled
       Link into the nearest elevator to go to the fourth floor where
       their room was. Once the doors closed, Tre was pulling Link into
       his arms and kissing the elf deeply, his hands working the
       other's clothes open and letting his hands wander over the
       other's body. "I want you so fucking bad Angel," He purred and
       nipped the man's neck a bit hard. "Sorry," He apologized and
       checked out the spot, relieved to see there wasn't a mark. "I
       Can't seem to control myself with you."
       He was soon pulled Angel into the room and closing the door
       behind them.
       Atreus eyed Angel's half dressed state and lifted the shorter
       man in his arms and carried him to the bed and laid him out on
       it. "Time for me to strip this time," He murmured and slowly
       stripped away both of their clothes before moving to  trail his
       hands up the man's body slowly. "Tell me what you like. How do
       you want me to start?" He asked, reaching to rub his hands
       slowly over Angel's body a bit more suggestively.
       ------
       Dare was unphased by Aziz's angry response as he'd seen this
       side of the man quite a few times in the past couple of years.
       He knew the man wasn't actually angry with him, but the stupid
       machine that kept breaking down on him. "I could invite Queen
       Nile, but I doubt she has the time to drop by," He said a bit
       sarcastically. "I'm beginning to think that the machine needs a
       rocket scientist to fix it, " He added, trying to make light of
       the frustrating situation.
       Seeing how dirty Aziz was had Dare move to help, brushing a wet
       cloth to clean the coffee grounds from the other's face. "Kind
       of just smearing it with this. You'll probably want to grab a
       shower on your break," He suggested.
       He turned hearing Enon's offer to look at the coffee machine.
       Dare motioned to the contraption. "Please do. Neither of us can
       ever get it working no matter how hard we try," He said with a
       long sigh. "We'd be ever grateful if you could fix it. I'll even
       throw in dinner sometime this week to repay you for your time,"
       Dare added a bit boldly, very much wanting to see more of Enon
       if possible.
       -----
       Snow smiled, enjoying seeing Skoll looking so happy. It was a
       bit different to be sharing Skoll with Red, but seeing the man
       he loved in a good mood helped a great deal. It didn't escape is
       attention that Skoll brightened up even more when he'd joined
       them. And yet there was this strange sensation of something or
       someone still missing to complete them. For now he wouldn't
       worry about it. He was sure in time that they'd find what was
       missing.
       Snow nodded at Skoll's direction and snuck a glance back at Red
       when she questioned Skoll about eating their food. "Of course
       it's okay, please eat." He said gently.
       WIth the morning traffic it took awhile to get to the right road
       and then a bit more before they arrived at the safe house. Snow
       pulled into the garage of the place, not wanting anyone on the
       street to see who got out. "I should check in on Scar, why don't
       you show Red around Skoll?" He suggested once they'd gotten into
       the house from the garage entrance.
       He went into the nearby office and made a call to Einar to ask
       how Scar was. After a short discussion with the man, he hung up
       and went to see where Skoll and Red had ended up.
       --fin--
       The way Tre fussed over the elf to get the coat and helmet on
       had Link quite flustered by the time the biker got him settled
       behind him on his ride. He didn't need to be told to hold on,
       holding tighter when the motorcycle started to move. He tightly
       closed his eyes as they went through the city, calming only when
       the bike finally parked.
       Even with how careful his client had been, Link's heart was
       still going a mile a minute. He was more than ready to get off
       the death trap when it finally stopped.
       His mind was quickly pulled away from the motorcycle and back on
       Tre when the man took the helmet and began to fuss with his hair
       to get rid of the helmet hair before he was led inside.
       The elf's emotions were going wild, he didn't understand why he
       felt so strongly for this client but when they got in the
       elevator, he found himself pulled into the man's arms and gladly
       kissed his back. His body on fire from how rough the man was. A
       gasp leaving him when Tre bit him rather hard before seemingly
       correcting himself. "It's okay, I find it hard to control myself
       too," he admitted before he was wicked away to the hotel room.
       The man looked at him hungrily and he could say he wasn't
       returning the expression before he was scooped up and laid out
       on the bed before his soon to be lover for the night. He was
       quite shocked when the biker insisted on stripping them both
       before asking what *he* liked. He hadn't ever experienced that
       before.
       "You... can prepare me a little first... some... forplay would
       be... nice too... I... wouldn't be against letting you tie me
       up..." He admitted with a deepening blush. "Just want you to
       enjoy yourself," he added.
       ---
       The response Dare gave Aziz got an almost murderous glare out of
       the blonde, though, despite the glare, he gave no resistance to
       Dare attempting to help get him clean. It was oddly comforting
       the man wasn't scared of him. A heavy sigh left him when the man
       suggested he shower on his break. "I will have to..." He
       complained.
       His eyes snapped open when Enon offered his assistance and Dare
       readily accepted the suggestion. He gave Dare a scandalized look
       at the mention of taking the man out to dinner before he excused
       himself, saying he was going to take his break now before he was
       squirreled away upstairs felling conflicted and jealous and he
       didn't understand it.
       Until Dare had come around, Aziz had thought he was  asexual,
       and now he was crushing on two *men*. He could already his the
       critical words of his parents. He tried to discard the feelings
       as he got a good shower him, going over the long list of things
       that needed doing. Fifteen minutes later, a damp but clean Aziz
       emerged from upstairs to check on the two men, half expecting
       the two to be making out under the coffee maker.
       ---
       "Yeah Red, dig in," Skoll encouraged as he handed back the food
       for the woman, relaxing the more he sensed the her relax. Skoll
       was anxious to get to the safe out, grumbling to himself about
       how they should have taken the bikes, but brightened the moment
       they got to the safe house.
       "Good idea, you call Scar, I'll show Red around," he agreed
       before instinctively scooping the redhead up and putting her on
       his shoulder.
       He did a rather speed run level walk through of the house were
       he just gestured in the direction of doors and explained where
       things were before going to the attic the was filled with more
       beanbag chairs than anyone could ever need and Skoll's stash was
       buried inside.
       He dug out and opened up the large duffle bag and pulled out
       about every drug one could want. He have a high for every
       occasion. "Pick your poison," he mused with a smirk before
       preparing her pick and giving it to her before taking his own
       personal favorite, coke.
       "Yo Snow, you want in on some snow?" He teased with a snicker,
       having said that joke nearly every time he snorted the stuff.
       -fin-
       Enon chuckled at first with the talk of Nile and how it would
       have taken a rocket scientist but- seeing dare cleaning and
       touching Aziz brought on feelings of jealousy.
       He just smiled to cover the fact of how he felt- unsure of how
       to unpack the strange feelings the past few days.
       But hearing the accepting of his help chuckled.”that’s sweet, be
       nice to have a homemade meal.. just been so busy.” He said with
       a sigh as he went underneath the thing.
       His fingers reaching in-!he found the issue as he found a clog
       and used the tools to fix what he could see.”think I got i-“ he
       started about fifteen minutes later.  And thought he saw a
       spider of all things to get up way too fast as a bonk sound
       would be heard.
       Enon held his head as a face flashed by, a young girl setting
       what would like a tree on fire by accident.
       And a much older man rushing in making water shift unnaturally
       his hands moving- to put it out. He was oddly chuckling at first
       before he slid out with a clear bump on his forehead.”.damn…” he
       mumbled a bit in pain.
       ———-
       Eden looked out the window to get a feel of the streets names
       and direction. The fact the two ravagers were taking her to a
       form of a safe house for them meant another hiding place for
       her.  It was so quiet on the drive- she had managed to finishing
       scarfing her face with the meal within minutes of having it.
       She felt the car turn giving a sensation of butterflies in her
       stomach at the idea of being somewhere so isolated with two men
       that had jumped to save her ass.. fed her and now it looked like
       a safe house that didn’t look like it would fall apart. She
       would watch the seat go forward to head out.
       She heard snow mentioning to call his boss. She didn’t know why
       but she felt a sense as if he was highly distracted.
       She felt the sudden scoop of a wolfkin to make a small noise at
       first and blushed at being on his shoulder.
       She wasn’t use to being grabbed in such a way. Most times the
       sudden snatches meant pain for her- but this felt more natural
       like she was meant to be on his shoulder. She ducked the frames
       clearly meant for those that were of celestial height. She knew
       they tend to border close to damn near 10ft. Giving more than
       enough clearance for skoll and enough time for her to duck.
       She half listened to the rooms- making note of the bathroom. Her
       eyes flickering to just how built everything was.
       It wasn’t long till they made it to the attic, her sliding off
       to land on a group of beanbags with a chuckle.”this looks nice.”
       She complimented.
       she saw a small window to peek out a little. Things seemed
       cloudy as the threat of rain shown. Her face gently shifted a
       bit finding it odd as it was clear as day before. She heard the
       duffle land in front of her to see all sorts of drugs.”mmm so
       many treats.” She purred a little bit as her hand shifted
       carefully in. She made her choice and as skoll got it prepped
       pulled her hoodie off.
       She rubbed her fuzzed hair to make it calm down, to check to
       make sure her pinky and ring finger were taped firmly.>>>
       She got a bit of help to tie her arm off before injecting what
       she wanted to slowly untie the thing to sink back into the bean
       bags. She let out a soft sigh.
       She heard snow mentioning to snow about joining and chuckled at
       the terrible joke.
       “This is what we needed.. thanks..” said Eden speaking in a way
       she wouldn’t with most. End generally was a secret- she often
       claimed her eyes changed with her moods and most bought it.
       “Telling me.” Said end as she stretched.  The sound of thunder
       started to roll a little bit as even end just felt calm. Both
       felt if they had one more person- it be perfect. The two often
       did mention of how to handle their relationships.. one for each
       side and one the two could enjoy and tie their group so nicely.
       Her eyes gave a soft eerie glow- granted slowly. It would fade
       in and out before going back to normal, her brain trying to
       force memories in the high woman that seemed to chalk it up to a
       trip.
       ——
       Jalal was walking around when he noticed a familiar aura that
       had slipped by. He shifted his sunglasses up, glancing to ease
       his way to see a woman pressed against a beastkin before she’d
       get in the car. His eyes widened at the one that stood out from
       their kind. Her body may not of been terranian in this life- but
       if the circumstances were right she could be what she was truly.
       That fateful battle left him shaken- her own sacrifice had saved
       what was left of the oasis.
       The aura around seemed so much dimmer- but it clearly was
       there.. fluctuating when she was jumpy- or glowing in a happy
       manner when relaxed. He watched the car peel away, “I found
       you..” he murmured as he flicked his sunglasses over his eyes.
       It was the only way he didn’t stand out. He came out of the ally
       to glance around. He sighed as namor filled his mind. He had
       hoped to run into the man already. He adapted to most things
       just fine- his language still needed some work- but for the time
       being was circumvented thanks to signing not changing much.
       —fin—
       Atreus couldn't help but smile a bit at Angel admitting he had a
       hard time controlling himself as well. He had the strongest
       feeling of familiarity with this gorgeous man, even though this
       was their first time together.
       That look of shock he had him chuckling a bit, amusement filling
       him. He slowly stroked his hands over Link while he listened to
       what link had to say.
       "Just wanted to be sure of what you wanted. I want you to enjoy
       yourself as well," he murmured back in a deeper voice.
       "You can scream Atreus or Tre if you'd like when you c.um," he
       added.
       Then he was slowly covering and exploring Link's body with his
       loss and hands. He teased the elf's exquisite body, making him
       squirm from the attention before finally getting down to
       pleasure the others hard sh.aft and slowly began easy the man
       open using his tongue and fingers.
       "Can't wait to get inside you," he mumbled and lifted Angel's
       legs up over his shoulders and got in even deeper with his
       tongue.
       He watched closely as he got three curved fingers into Link,
       loving how they sank into the other's tight hole and the sounds
       he was getting from the elf.
       "Maybe I should make you c.um first," he mused and then gently
       bit the inside of Angel's thigh.
       -----
       Dare ignored the glare and leaned in to kiss Aziz on the one
       clean spot on the other's face, the tip of his nose.
       "Now no need to complain, I'll handle everything down here," he
       assured Azuz and tossed the rag into the  bin of dirty towels
       that he'd have to wash later.
       Dare was already moving to help a customer when Aziz shot him
       that scandalized look, so didn't actually see it. If he had Dare
       would probably have told the man to not worry, he meant to feed
       the both of them.
       "If you have any requests for dinner just let me know ahead of
       time," he called to Enon between customers.
       Hearing the sound from under the coffee machine had him turning
       around a look of concern on his face .
       "You should be more careful," he said reaching to gently help
       Enon up and looked over the growing bump on the other's face.
       "you should sit and let me get you some ice for that bump," he
       said guiding Enon out to an empty chair and pushed him onto the
       chair. "You hit it pretty hard, you might not want to try
       leaving for a bit. Or maybe someone should drive you to your
       meeting," he said, the worry and concern in his voice quite
       plain.
       -----
       Snow was in deep thought of what needed to be done in the next
       few days in order to ferret out those responsible for the hit on
       Scar. He barely cra.cked a smile at Skoll's teasing joke and
       instead of joining the two in on drugs moved to sit at the
       window and stare out at the storm as it approached. It
       definitely fit his new mood, he couldn't help but muse.
       "You two have your fun," he said after a bit and got up to
       retreat to his room, just not in the mood to get high or mess
       with drugs. Too much depended on him and he needed a clear mind
       to figure out what the hell was going on.
       After a few hours of careful thinking he went to start cooking
       up something for lunch. He hadn't really gotten much for
       breakfast and his stomach was practically digesting itself at
       this point.
       The smell of cooking would waft up through the vents to entice
       the other two out of the attic room.
       --fin--
       A chuckle left the blonde at the man wanting to be sure of what
       Link wanted. "You are the one footing the bill on this, think
       your pleasure is more the priority," the elf protested, he
       cheeks getting dark with the combination of the deep voice and
       the man wanting him to scream his name.
       Soon, Link was a mess of groans as Tre's hands and lips danced
       over his body, finding all the sensitive spots to the point of
       making Link squirm. It was when the elf couldn't keep still that
       Tre finally going down on him. He quickly devolved into needy
       moans as his hands tangled in Atreus's hair.
       Then, the man went *lower*, the biker's tounge going deeper than
       he imagined, soon aided by the fingers, the man was quickly
       driving Link to the edge. When Atreus expressed his desire to be
       inside the elf, Link about quivered in want. His body bucked
       against the fingers inside of him, the nip to his thigh pushing
       him right over the edge when his client wanted to make him cum
       first. The elf's toes curled as he fully unraveled. "Oh gods!
       Atreus!" He moaned out as he spilled hard.
       ---
       When Aziz finally caught sight of Dare and Enon, his expression
       turned quite upset but bottled those feelings up, crossing his
       arms and he looked the two over. As jealous as he was, it wasn't
       showing on his face as he settled into a rather cold state.
       "Dare, why don't you go ahead and take the rest of the day off.
       Can go help your new boyfriend..." He told the man, his told
       cold, before going into the back and finishing up the pastries
       Enon had ordered for his meeting along with several other
       orders. He tried to reason with himself but couldn't come up
       with an explanation of why he felt like this.
       ---
       Seeing Red so relax had Skoll smiling wide as he practically
       buzzed about the room, frowning a little at Snow's rejection of
       getting high but didn't give it much thought as he began to work
       out. "Fine fine, I can keep her entertained," he mused digging
       back through the bag once the coke wore off.
       He wanted something to relax him and once he injected himself,
       Skoll laid out next to the woman, watching her eyes change color
       as she talked. "There two of you in there?" He questioned with a
       curious look. He then snuggled with her, careful not to hurt the
       woman.
       It was hours later that he was stirred from his high and comfy
       state to smell food. "Mmm Snow is cooking," he murmured as he
       pulled away and went down stairs to find his boss, wrapping his
       arms around the man from behind to settle his face in the guys
       neck and gave it a kiss. "Smells gooood" he praised.
       --
       It had been a long day pulling a cart to give other beings rides
       through the city. Beauty was exaughsted and refusing to move
       after the last customers got off. Her master's solution? A whip
       against her flesh getting pained horse sounds out of her but she
       just took it. She was not moving from this spot and the man
       continued to beat her worse and worse. The passerbys
       occasionally giving disapproving looks but no one tried to stop
       the man.
       -fin-
       #Post#: 1368--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Start of a new Threat 
       By: Minyaagar Date: February 14, 2026, 8:44 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       Enon couldn’t help but feel jealous at their interaction when he
       was working- from how it looked. The two were a couple.
       But now that he had done smacked his head it felt like this guy
       was fussing over him like a boyfriend in his mind. “I’ll be
       alright- I’m walking today.” Said Enon as he held the ice pack.
       “And it’s my fault I thought I saw a spider and jumped.” He
       finished before he’d see Aziz- that cold expression felt so damn
       familiar. But the turn of phrase made him think the man was
       jealous that dare was giving him attention rather intimately.
       He sighed softly.”you know- you really shouldn’t fuss over
       strangers- your boyfriend seems awfully jealous of you doing
       that- “ said Enon as he waited for his order.
       He felt another flash of a memory-it was of a celebration- and a
       hand tied to his.
       As he clenched his head the shop began to tremor lightly- almost
       as if they had the aftershocks of an earthquake- only enough to
       be noticeable to go away.
       “Maybe I should call my uncle..” he said softly to himself.
       ——
       Jalal continued to walk the streets, his trenchcoat a bit around
       his shoulders. It was close to his way of fashion of the past-
       it made him feel normal. Granted he was starting to miss the eye
       tie.
       He granted pause as he came upon a sight of a stunning horse-
       marred from  whippings.. clearly the mare looking stubborn or
       just done to move. His displeasure shown by a sudden shake of
       the earth that would fan out to smaller tremors through the
       city. He walked over as his instinct to use his tuning took over
       as a man would launch up and land.”shouldn’t treat such beauties
       with such violence!” He snapped.
       He went to the kelpie as he saw the brindle. The shocked master
       that was thrown was hurting given the throw had broken the right
       arm.
       Jalal ignored the yelling before feeling a hand grab his
       shoulder. He turned to see a fist heading his way.
       ———
       Eden watched as the beastkin buzz around to work out, her eyes
       looking at snow as he rejected the fun- but .. didn’t stay
       either.
       Some how in her drugged up mind- she thought he’d be different.
       She sunk further in the bag watching the beastkin going on a
       round of working out.
       Her eyes running over his muscular form as the biker coat had
       come off.
       Flashes of being taken in the sand went through, she made a soft
       laugh at herself. Of course she would think that way. The guy
       was hot as hell, and well…was hard to not with how the muscles
       flexed as her head went places.
       When snow rejected to having fun- she too frowned. Somehow- he
       came off different from what she was imagining. The man felt
       very hot and cold.
       She heard the beastkin promising to keep her entertained before
       sinking by her.
       It felt natural for her to do so, her mind wrapping around a
       temptation to straddle skoll and just work on making the two
       jealous of each other.
       She heard his question to press a finger to her lips. “Mmhmm..
       but we are a secret- far as anyone knows I’m crazy.” She said to
       giggle.
       But she kept to the cuddling- part of her not wanting to cause
       ripples which was unlike the Eden of this life.
       She felt the beastkin remove himself as she heard snow was
       cooking.
       The woman was watching him leave her in the attic… and a bag
       full of drugs just begging to be taken. Eden would have grabbed
       and ran off- being how she usually was to survive another day..
       but deep down she didn’t want to fuck it up.
       
       Instead she fixed another hit to get herself down stairs and sat
       at the table to give herself another hit, being mindful of the
       fact of her safety.
       “So you cook...” Said the red head as she settled back to look
       away from the affection the two gave to each other.
       While she felt safe and comfortable- she couldn’t help but feel
       something wasn’t right. While the two felt like something was
       missing- she was thinking she was too much a third wheel.
       >>>
       She grabbed an ashtray she had noticed to light up.”you know you
       look like something is on your mind- why not get it off your
       chest. Sometimes talking can help find an answer.” Said Eden as
       she took a draw in, to let it out.
       —fin—
       Atreus quite disagreed with Link's words and showed that in the
       pleasure he showered on the elf at his mercy.
       All the lovely sounds of pleasure he elicited from those
       gorgeous lips was music to his ears. He quite liked feeling the
       elf's fingers threading through his hair.
       It was rather satisfying to get Angel cumming so quickly and he
       watched with gleaming eyes as Angel came hard and covered
       himself crying out his name.
       "Such a beautiful Angel you are," he hummed deeply, the lust and
       desire growing on his face.
       Tre moved up, lifting Angels legs onto his shoulders and moved
       to tease the man's stretched hole with the head of his co.ck a
       few times before finally thrusting slowly inside, letting Angel
       take a little of him at a time.
       "You feel so fu.cking good," Tre growled all the muscles in his
       body tensing as he held back from unleashing that rough side
       wanting to emerge. He moved his hands slowly up Angels chest and
       neck and slipped a finger and then two into the other's mouth.
       "You ready beautiful?" He asked, moving his other hand to
       loosely restrain Link's hands above his head.
       ----
       Dare wasn't expecting Aziz's Mr. freeze attitude to emerge and
       turned to shoot a strained look at his boss. He didn't have a
       chance to retort or correct Aziz as the guy abruptly turned a
       cold shoulder and stalked away to the back room to work.
       Was ...Aziz actually acting jealously? He hadn't realized that
       hat Aziz had any sort of feelings for him. As far as he could
       tell the man barely tolerated him most days. Or had his boss
       just been good at hiding his feelings?
       "Can't a guy be concerned about another guy's health without
       there being anything between them?" Dare asked with a long sigh
       and then shook his head.
       "Enon, he's not my boyfriend. Up until now, I didn't even know
       he had any feelings for me," Dare explained with a huff.
       He could have just left and taken the day off like Aziz he had
       suggested, but Dare wasn't about to leave without finding out
       the truth. "Don't you move," he ordered Enon and then headed
       into the kitchen.
       "I don't know what that was out there Aziz, but if there's
       something you want to tell me, say it to my face. If you have
       feelings for me, just fu.cking say it!" Dare exclaimed in a
       frustrated tone. "Yeah I like Enon, but I've liked you far
       longer. It's not like I can read your mind!"
       Dare's hands and eyes started glowing a bit as the store shook
       and he moved to pull Aziz into his arms, feeling the urge to
       protect the man.
       "What the hell was that?" He wondered, then glanced at Aziz and
       realized how tightly he was holding him. "ah hell," he muttered
       and then leaned in and kissed Aziz on the mouth.
       ----
       Namor had been making his way through the Oasis city taking in
       the different people and races that lived there. It was even
       more diverse and mixed than it had been in the beginning. There
       were a few reborn people he recognized and others that looked to
       be related to people he had known. None had recognized him which
       made him a bit sad. Surely there would be at least one that
       might remember the demi god he had been.
       Then the earth shook the ground and the sound of a familiar
       voice raised in outrage had his head shifting to a side street.
       Spying a man whipping his immovable horse and the red haired man
       trying to put a stop to it had Namor moving quickly towards the
       pair.
       The situation was soon escalating to an all out fight when the
       owner moved to throw a punch at  the other's turned back.
       Namor got between the fist and face, catching the hand at the
       last second and squeezing just enough to make the owner cry out
       and fall to his knees.
       "No one dare lays a hand in my husband!" He spat, his eyes going
       a bright blue. "And to treat a kelpie in such a way is
       despicable," he added and finally released the man.
       Namor didn't have to look to know that the man behind him was
       Jalal. He could feel it was him, just as he could sense the
       horse was more than it appeared to the mortal eye.
       "The kelpie will be freed and you will go get yourself taken
       care of. If you seek a worse fate, continue your wretched ways,
       mortal," he warned before moving to break the harness straps
       that kept the horse connected to the carriage it had been
       dragging.
       "Jalal see to the cursed bridle," he told his husband and then
       turned his attention to the freaking out man in the carriage
       that was nearly screaming.
       "Time for you to cease that unnecessary screaming," he said
       snapping his fingers and suppressing the offensive voice with
       his magic.
       ----
       Feeling the arms wrap around him had Snow glancing up from the
       food he was cooking and gifting Skoll with a smile when his neck
       was kissed.
       "Figured you'd be hungry, bottomless pit that you are," he
       teased getting a more relaxed look on his face.
       His gaze turned to the gorgeous woman when she spoke. "yeah
       started out of necessity and got pretty good at it. I'm not a
       five star chef though. I still overseason at times," he replied.
       He pulled off the pan of stir fried veggies, and started plating
       the food he'd made. He managed to continue to work even with
       Skoll wrapped around him. He didn't mind how Skoll giyt clingy
       but it was something he was still getting used to.
       "Here, take these over," he directed Skoll and then went to grab
       his own plate and the sauce he'd made for the Chinese style dish
       he'd made.
       "Yeah I'm sorry for being a downer earlier, just there's a lot
       of shit going on I'm trying to handle. Most of it i can't really
       talk about," he sighed as he sat down on the other side of her.
       He reached out to snag her cigarette and took a long drag on it
       before handing it back.
       "See normally I would have joined you both, there's just a lot
       I'm dealing with. My father...the former leader of the ravagers
       got hit last week. So it's just hit me pretty hard. Plus all the
       new responsibilities of everything is a lot to get used to. I
       thought I had longer to learn from him,"
       Snow kept the fact that Scar was doing much better to himself,
       not really wanting Red to pass that news along.
       "I do want to get to know you better and spend time with you. I
       just would do better right now keeping a clear head." He
       explained. "Maybe you'd feel like watching a movie with Skoll
       and me after lunch? Or I could challenge you to a game of poker
       or pool? Maybe strip poker?" He asked with a grin.
       ----fin----
       The praise Link received as Atreus looked at him like *that* had
       the elf more needy than he had ever felt in his life. Especially
       when Atreus moved his legs up before teasing his hole with that
       massive co.ck, earning a few moans before the biker was slowly
       pushing inside.
       The man's growled words as he was filled had him rock hard again
       already. The way Tre's muscles glistened as they tensed as if
       the man was trying *hard* to hold back.
       He seductively sucked on the fingers in his mouth as his hips
       bucked against Tre as he adjusted. His cheeks turned pink when
       his hands were restrained above his head and asked if he was
       ready.
       "Yes, please, don't hold back, I need you so badly Atreus!" He
       moaned out with a rather lewd expression on his face.
       ---
       The sudden intrusion of Dare had Aziz raising an eyebrow before
       his eyes widened in shock over what the man had to say. He stood
       there speechless until the building shook and he found himself
       in his employee's arms.
       Before Aziz could even process he heard Dare again before his
       lips were covered by the man's. He stood there in shock for
       several moments before he instinctively slapped Dare. "How dare
       you! I'm not gay!" He tried to lie, though made no denial of
       liking the man back.
       ---
       Seeing that smile on Snow's lips had Skoll grinning wide. "I
       ammmm always hungry," he agreed quite content with snuggling the
       man he loved like this, watching him cook and answer Red's
       question. When the man finished and handed him plates, the
       beastkin was quick to bring them to the table to sit down and
       dig in, moaning contently at the taste. He quietly ate as Snow
       explained a little of what was going on but not giving much
       detail.
       "I'm down for whatever," Skoll mused as he chowed down, fixing
       himself a second plate when he finished the first.
       ---
       Given the sudden outbreak of violence, Beauty was already
       behaving jumpy, so when the strap holding her to the cart
       snapped, she let out another frightened sound.
       She then took off like thr hounds of hell itself were at her
       heels. She would run long and hard, not stopping until she was
       in the large forested park deep in the center of the oasis. She
       panted hard as she shook her body, as she began to calm down.
       -fin-
       Enon heard the man telling him to not move and got a face. Being
       told to not move almost felt like this guy thought he could tell
       him what to do.
       He felt the shake of the store to make his way back, his words
       forming.”hey you two alri-…”
       Enon  stalled as he watched  Aziz getting kissed. He felt
       abnormally angry- almost on a jealous way.
       His red eyes went wide at the sight before seeing the slap. He
       walked over to get between Dare and Aziz.
       “Woah woah…” he said and got a strange feeling as he looked at
       Aziz.
       His hand went to the side of Aziz’s face.
       “*vow to be true, eternally to you..*” slid out- his vow to his
       mate so long ago. “*the earth never forgets.*”
       He got close to kissing the blonde to catch himself as Enon’s
       distant look came to a different look as his eyes began to glow
       for him to take his hand back and withdraw.
       “I.. am sorry.. I think I smacked my head too hard.” Said Enon
       as his eyes went down. His current memories fought with those
       that went with him so long ago. Tears pricked his red eyes as he
       went to find a seat to stumble a bit not sure what the hell was
       going on- it felt like a full on identity crisis as he put his
       head in his hands.
       ——-
       Jalal saw Namor come to his aid, he heard his words to gain a
       relieved look of his lover coming jn.
       Jalal was about take care of the bridle to see it take off. His
       eyes gained a sympathetic look. He took namor’s arm as he
       said.”I’d kiss you but let’s help the kelpie first- whatever
       that is.” He said as he rushed off.
       The avid animal lover hated seeing creatures suffer such a way.
       His feet hit the concrete as he managed to get to a park.
       He had stopped when he saw her. He slowly approached as he
       murmured to beauty.”imma get that awful thing off..” he said to
       her.”then your free..” he murmured softly.
       Once he managed to get close enough would he get the bridle
       off.”there you go beautiful- your free!” He said with a smile as
       he backed off.
       —-
       “Mm not a bad quality- I cook- just… don’t expect it to not be
       burned.” She said to chuckle.”but it’s something.” She murmured
       as she saw the plate in front of her.  Before she saw skoll dig
       in. She felt the smoke snatched from her lips to blush a bit.
       She took it back to let it dangle as she listened.
       Her gaze softened - then it hit her- she was holding the secret
       of the current leader of the ravagers.
       Not just that she was in *his* safe house and in *his*
       territory.
       Yet he was talking to her like she was apart of them- trusting
       her with the information of the man that was hit.
       For all he would know she could be another threat- her mouth
       curled brief as a thought crossed before she would put her smoke
       out to eat a little slower than the meal in the car.. it was a
       first to really calmly enjoy a meal.
       “I get the feels- I sorta lost my partner recently.” She said as
       she wasn’t the one to divulge the how. “So … kind of alone now..
       “ she said as she dug in her food more.
       It was after that she would
       Hear his question to pretend to ‘think’  as she chewed though
       her mind was already made up on her decision.
       “Mm I am a gambling lady.. so strip poker.” She said with a
       smirk. “But to make it fair.” She said to untie her hoodie she
       taken off to pull it on to smirk.
       “Any alcohol sexy?” She asked as she liked to drink.
       After eating their fill would the game start. Eden would let
       snow deal first- and it would start. It was a first for Eden to
       not cheat, the woman was blushing a little as she compared to
       the other two was just in her sunglasses-bra and underwear- the
       woman tugging the bra a bit with some work.
       Oddly she kept her sunglasses on- for some reason she just felt
       it natural to do so. Though she could never explain the feeling.
       >>>>
       ^^^
       She cursed her own luck a little- granted the other two were in
       their own varying states of undress.
       The bra dropped, and she got the cards mixed to begin dealing.
       Once they were out she pulled her cards up.”mmm… guess I’ll bet
       the .. underwear.” She said as she avoided the sunglasses again-
       her hand going to her glass to take a long drink.
       She now knew why she cheated so much- she sucked at this!
       —fin—
       Atreus took in the needy look Angel gave him wanting nothing
       more than to give the elf everything he desired and more. Those
       beautiful moans had Tre biting his bottom lip as images began
       going through his mind. Imagery that wasn't just from his
       imagination. He had a he strong impression he'd been with Angel
       before. But how was that even possible? They'd just met.
       He shivered a bit at the lips going around his fingers and the
       man's hips bucking against him in silent demand of wanting more.
       "As you wish baby Angel," Tre groaned back at the moaned demand
       and began moving his hips and rocking the elf's world with near
       a savage pace as he claimed the elf for himself.
       He continued a very rough pace, bringing Angel close to
       exploding and then slowing to shower the elf with deep kisses.
       He did this several times before finally getting them both to
       cu.ming and exploding together in ecstacy.
       "Try and recover a bit Angel," he murmured into the other's neck
       as he wrapped his arms around Link and held him close. "we can
       go again if you feel up to it later,"
       -----
       Snow chuckled at Skoll's agreeing with him. Given Skoll did a
       great deal of damage when he unleashed his beast side it wasn't
       that surprising his appetite was so big. Most of their enemies
       knew better than to tangled with Skill when he went into a blood
       rage.
       Snow smiled, pleased that both liked his cooking. Though Skoll
       had eaten stuff Jesse had made that had been pretty bad in the
       past.
       Snow wasn't really sure why he was giving so much away to Eden.
       Yet a part of him deep inside had the oddest feeling that there
       was more to this woman that didn't show on the surface.
       He frowned a bit thinking of Eden being alone and at the mercy
       of others. "You are quite welcome to stay here for as long as
       you need. Just be careful coming and going. Right now only Skoll
       and I are using this place. But if things change, we may have to
       move others here. If we do have to, I or skoll will let you
       know."
       Snow grinned at Skoll and then Red when she agreed to playing
       strip poker.
       "Sounds like fun to me," he replied and chuckled when she
       removed her hoodie.
       He got up to grab several beers and handed them around. He
       collected the dishes after everyone had finished eating to let
       rinse them off and filled the dishwasher. Then grabbed a deck of
       cards and started shuffling, his eyes sparkling a bit.
       After several hands, Snow had the most clothing items left, he'd
       only lost his shoes, a sock and his shirt. Eden seemed to be
       having the worst luck.
       Snow watched as she tugged her bra off, and couldn't help but
       adjust himself in his seat when she bet her underwear on the
       next hand.
       "I'll go with my jeans," he replied and glanced at Skoll. "It's
       your bet Handsome, you going briefs or your socks?" He teased
       checking out Skoll's chest.
       --fin--
       When Atreus had said the words *'as you wish'* the man had meant
       it. The blonde clung to his new partner with his legs as Tre
       took on a savage pace that had the elf's toes curling in
       pleasure, his moans and screams echoing through the room as he
       was claimed. It seemed every time he was about to reach his
       peak, the biker slowed, drawing out these intense feelings.
       When Link was finally allowed to cu.m, as he was being filled
       with Tre's seed was hands down the best experience of his life,
       screaming Tre's name as he peaked. Soon he was being snuggled by
       the man, feeling like he was right where he belonged in that
       moment, Lucas fluttered in his mind briefly, a guilt filling him
       at the thought of wanting him there in that moment. He felt like
       such a pervert for such thoughts.
       He was drawn from his thoughts by Tre speaking, the biker
       telling him to rest for a round two. The idea having the elf
       shiver. "With how much you just rocked my world I can't wait for
       round two," he murmured, kissing the man deeply.
       The night was one that Link knew he would never forget. It had
       been so much more than just sex. The way that Tre fucked him, he
       was convinced that was what making love felt like. In fact, a
       deep part of him knew and it made things so much more
       complicated in his mind.
       The pair would spend the entire night together, making love a
       good half dozen times before Link finally told the man he had to
       go home. He had his other job in the morning and he had already
       pushed it with how late it already was.
       "Here, my number so we can discuss seeing eavch other again," he
       had said before leaving and heading home for the night.
       ---
       Hear Eden talk about being alone had Skoll's ears dropping
       slightly, though his tail was near wagging when he suggested she
       stay at the safe house. "Can always move what safe house you
       stay at with us, I... don't want to see you hurt like this
       again..." He suggested, blushing at how attached he already
       sounded. He busied himself with booze after that.
       He had already expected Snow to had their asses to them but damn
       did he enjoy watching Red undress. "God damn," he couldn't help
       but praise seeing the bra go.
       When the cards were dealt, Skoll looked over his hand,
       contemplating what he would bet before smirking. "I'm all in,
       socks and briefs." He announced quite co.ckily.
       -fin-
       The idea of the two offering her the safe house as a place to
       stay- made her wonder. The idea of someplace where deus of all
       people couldn’t find her.
       Hearing real concern for her was also somewhat jarring. She was
       use to joking with Casimir. By then claiming she was tough and
       how long .the other  lasted.
       She couldn’t promise that she wouldn’t pop up hurt again- but at
       least she knew where she could hide.
       She blushed a bit for once at someone complimenting her.  She
       looked over at him.”man your confident.” She said with a smirk.
       She traded cards and upped it as a grin slid on her face- .”mm
       not much to raise with but I’ll put in rules for what I’m
       raising- if I win I get to request whatever from you- I lose
       I’ll do whatever is requested of me.” Said Eden.
       “With that- it can’t be anything like getting information from
       the other gang- it’s just integrity there.” She said to cover
       her ass. “Two it has to be within reason- if we need it to live
       can’t be taken.. sound good?” She asked as she felt she got a
       chance at swinging the game.
       “If so I do that and my glasses.” She said in a rather confident
       tone.
       “And I’ll make it interesting too- if you have one card higher
       than one I picked in my hand?- doesn’t matter who won- that’s a
       second request.”
       —fin—
       "we can do that," Snow agreed with Skoll's suggestion, though
       knew there were only a few places that they had that the rest of
       the ravagers might not show up. He supposed it wouldn't hurt to
       get a few more places if they needed them in the future. Which
       added another item to his growing to do list.
       He could understand why Skoll felt protective of Red, and felt
       similar. Though he didn't give away his feelings on his face so
       easily.
       Snow arched an eyebrow at Skoll saying he was all in and
       chuckled at Red saying Skoll was confident. He watched as she
       took a few cards and grinned before adding two requests in as a
       raise to her bet.
       "Oh we both know better than to ask anything that would put you
       into a bad place with your gang," Snow reassured her.
       "I'll match your raise, and add a free massage if I lose," he
       said replied and checked his cards. "All right, let's see those
       hands," Snow requested, his eyes sparkling a bit.
       --fin--
       When it rolled around to showing their hands, Skoll confidently
       put his cards down and crossed his arms smugly as if the
       beastkin was sure no one could beat him, only to deflate the
       moment the other two put their hands on the table doing he had
       in fact had the worst cards of the bunch.
       "Ah fuck..." He complained, easily working his socks off before
       standing up to discard his underwear before sitting back down
       entirely naked. "Looks like I'm out." He huffed.
       -fin-
       Eden gave a chuckle when she heard the beastkin complain.”lose
       them.” She said as she watched the socks coming off before the
       last of what he wore came off. Eden’s jaw slacked a little clear
       as her gaze was in one place.
       She was bright red before seeing snows cards. Her mouth formed
       an O to frown when she realized- the guy had the best hand- and
       all higher cards than hers.”well dammit.” She said to sigh and
       stood. The underwear slid off as she pushed them to the side
       with her foot.
       Her hand rested on her sunglasses as she paused for a moment.
       Why did she leave this for last? She wondered. She lifted them
       off and sat them on the table.”alright.. what requests are you
       wanting?” She asked her hand going to her hip as her brow went
       up.
       She smirked a little bit as she waited for the guy to figure out
       what he wanted her free hand brushing her red hair a bit out of
       her face as she did so.
       -fin-
       Snow couldn't help but chuckle when Skoll realized his hand was
       the lowest. He leaned back in his chair watching the man strip,
       getting a good eyeful of the man's gorgeous body.  "I have to
       say, I do enjoy the view," Snow purred and then turned to look
       at Red to chuckle at her curse.
       He bit his bottom lip watching as she pulled off her underwear
       and then her sunglasses. "You're Such a beautiful woman,"
       Snow made a thoughtful sound as he thought over what he might
       ask for. "First request, give Skoll a kiss on the lips, you can
       go as long as you'd like,"
       ----fin----
       The blush on Skoll's cheeks grew at the way Snow watched him and
       the look Red was giving him before it was her turn to strip
       completely. His eyes gladly taking in her nakedness until he
       heard what Snow wanted. His eyes went wide as he looked at the
       man, before glancing at Red to see her reaction, too shy on such
       a subject to properly look at her at the moment. It was hard
       enough to keep his body from reacting just seeing her naked and
       Snow expected her to kiss him?
       "Y-you don't have to do that if you don't want to," he told her,
       going redder and redder at the idea.
       -fin-
       Eden leaned on the table, her chest hung a little as she watched
       Snow think. His hand going to his chin and how he looked to the
       ground when he was thinking.
       The mannerisms of snow making Eden wonder if they did know each
       other on a level.
       She heard his first request to side eye skoll.
       The beast of a kin taking in her naked form- and looking happy
       about it- she chuckled as the face went a little red to a bright
       one.
       The tremor of his voice and the shift of his eye and how his
       face tilted away as he spoke made her think him rather cute as
       bashful.
       “Mmm?“ she sounded as her hips moved to co.ck a little bit. Such
       a man willing to let her not follow through with the bet at his
       own expense, made her gaze soften.
       Normally she would talk her way out of following through with a
       bet, and touching she avoided as much as she could. She never
       really was affectionate- and if she had willing sex was with
       women where she felt she could be under control.
       A soft smile shown on her lips, “oh skoll.. but I do want to..”
       she said as she moved around the table.”might wanna move the
       chair a little or all snow will see is my backside.” She said
       with a wink, as her smile widened.
       She got the guy to scoot the chair as the awful screech of the
       chair be heard before she would settle in his lap, being mindful
       of the member between his legs as to not hurt him- but give it
       room if it got hard.
       She saw how he avoided looking at her now- out of being sheepish
       to smirk a bit as she turned his head her way.
       Her cerulean eyes took him in, as she drew him in for a kiss. It
       was soft at first, a soft happy sigh coming out.
       End inside felt a trigger as Eden felt the sensation she knew
       too well. End wanted out, and for some reason- right now.
       Her eyes lidded as the red color began to take as she took over,
       and the soft kissing slowly was beginning more primal and needy.
       It was as if she couldn’t help herself.
       >>>>
       ^^^
       More memory flashes of sex and a bite came to mind before  what
       felt like make out session. Her hands running over his chest in
       a manner as if exploring his form. To going in his hair as she
       was careful around his ears.
       A sharp intake of breath, and moving a little to her ceruleans
       settled back into place as she almost didn’t want to stop. But
       she knew snow had one more favor to go.
       She looked over giving a lopsided grin- to snow-her mouth still
       feeling that intense kiss from skoll.”alrighty handsome- what’s
       your second one?” She asked as she let her hands take in one
       more feel of the naked chest of skoll.
       —fin—
       Snow wasn't all that surprised by Skoll's reaction and the way
       the beastkin looked between them before telling Red she didn't
       have to follow through with the request.
       He admired just how red Skoll got at only the idea.
       He thought about rescinding the request, when she smiled and
       said she wanted to, turning him on quite a lot.
       He grinned when she insisted on moving the chair so he could get
       a better view. "Definitely a great idea," he said in an
       approving tone.
       Snow couldn't help but lean forwards to watch as Red slipped
       into Skoll's lap and then took his face in her hands and kissed
       the man. It was quite the erotic sight, and Snow was  turned on
       by it. Though there was also a bit of jealousy that rise when
       the woman ran her hands over Skoll's as their kiss drew out
       rather long.
       When she finally drew back, Snow stood and moved over to stand
       over both of them. "All in good time," he murmured and slide his
       fingers into Skoll's hair and tilted the man's head back. Then
       he leaned down to kiss Skoll deeply, sliding his tongue into the
       other's mouth before he pulled back.
       "Feeling the need to get off Skoll? Would you mind if I ask Red
       to watch? If she wants to join in, I wouldn't mind that either.
       But I'll let you and her decide that," Snow finished, and held
       out a hand to Red to help her off of Skoll.  He gave them both
       time to make up their minds, collecting his and the others
       clothes.
       --fin--
       Hearing Red claim she wanted to kiss him had Skoll going redder
       than he ever had in his life. His ears fully pinning down at the
       screech of the chair as he moved it back before the tiny woman
       climbed in his lap, near instantly getting a reaction. His hands
       gripping the bottom of his chair to keep his hands to himself.
       The beastkin's heart was racing when the woman took his face in
       her hands and kissed him, the feelings that rushed through him
       making it even harder to keep his hands to himself *especially*
       when her other half came out.
       By the time Eden pulled back, Skoll was harder than a brick and
       *firmly* filling the space the woman had left in his lap. The
       way she caressed his chest making him shiver with want.
       His ears swiveled hearing Snow's approach, blushing at his words
       as he felt the man's fingers in his hair. A groan left him when
       he felt the pull to his hair and that *deep* kiss. The man's
       tongue invading his mouth.
       His love's words had hive shivering yet again. "I don't mind
       being watched... or toyed with..." He murmured, his member
       throbbing with how turned on his was.
       -fin-
       Eden chuckled at how turned on Skoll clearly was. She watched
       snow as he strode over and pull skoll back for a deep kiss. She
       bit the good side of her lip a little bit at how snow was.
       Of course she was a bit suprised at him asking skoll if she
       could watch-maybe even participate. She heard skoll mention
       being ‘toyed’ with to smirk.”toy huh?… “ she said before seeing
       the hand to take it and got off the hard rock beastkin.
       “… bet a little bondage would drive you up the wall.. surprised
       you kept your self control with me sitting on top of you.” Said
       Eden with praise in her tone. “Makes me wanna test those
       limits..” she said as she got behind snow to circle her arms
       around his waist. “Wouldn’t it be fun to see him wanna touch but
       can’t?… then release him just to end up being the treat for
       after?” She said in a sing song voice-as her body pressed
       against snows back.
       —fin—
       Snow gave Skoll deep smoldering look at his response, his mind
       already heading to the possibility of using restraints before
       Red teased Skoll and then suggested using bondage and testing
       limits.
       "Not a bad idea," he murmured a thrill going through him at her
       closeness and arms around him. "You want to be the treat?" He
       asked with a purr.
       Now that they were all on the same page, he pulled Skoll up and
       led both up to  the room he normally used, as it had the bigger
       king sized bed in it.
       "You two get comfortable, let me strip down first," he murmured,
       dropping their clothes on the chair in the corner before getting
       off his pants and briefs all in one move and then his last sock.
       His eyes glittering a bit, he moved to grab restraints and moved
       to sit on top of Skoll's waist as he tied the man's wrists to
       the iron bed post.
       "Try to not c.um until I say so," Snow purred as he trailed his
       hands and mouth down over Skoll's mouth before he got to the
       hard shaft and took it in his hands.
       "So hard, and so big. Maybe I'll ride you today too. I've been
       thinking about it for awhile now," he purred and then moved down
       to lick and pleasure his boyfriend.
       His eyes flicked to Red and then Skoll's pleasure filled face.
       "You are allowed to touch and pleasure Skoll too Red," he
       reminded her then went back to pleasuring Skoll.
       -fin-
       #Post#: 1369--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Start of a new Threat 
       By: Minyaagar Date: February 14, 2026, 8:57 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       The mention of bondage and treats had Skoll blushing more and
       more. The next thing he knew, Red was out of his lap and he was
       pulled to his feet by Snow before the man led the up to the
       largest of the bedroom and the room Snow often claimed as his
       own.
       At the mention of getting comfortable, Skoll laid out on the bed
       and stretched, trying to not be self conscious about being naked
       in front of the two. His eyes were glued to Snow when the guy
       finally got undressed before the man was sitting on him, tieing
       the beastkin to the bedframe.
       "I'll... try..." He murmured as he shivered at Snow's orders not
       to c.um until told to. His eyes went wide when Snow mentioned
       potentially riding him. "Snow, you can't, I'll end up hurting
       you..." He had started to say before groaning at the attention
       to his body before a loud needy moan escaped him when he felt
       the man's mouth trying to take him before inviting Red to touch.
       He tried to resist his natural urges to try and claim the two of
       them already so being tormented like this was truly testing his
       willpower.
       -fin-
       Eden heard the permission she wanted as her hands slid against
       his skin smoothly.
       She saw the worry in his eyes- it was common among the beastkin
       she felt as ghost was the same way with Farid. Her hands slid to
       his abs.
       This sounded like a them conversation- but it didn’t stop her
       from rubbing her body on Skoll’s body at first  to hover over
       his mouth nor the words that would follow.
       “He can always take it slow..but you just can’t move..” said
       Eden trying to be reassuring as her hands wandered skoll’s form
       gliding ever so lightly to make him shiver at her touch. The
       ache to wanting to kiss but the want to drive him up the wall
       won out.
       “Lovemaking takes time,” she murmured  to skoll in his ear. She
       gave a soft blow to his ear to watch it flicker to her
       delight.”you look good like this.. “ she said as her hand slid
       down his neck. Her lips coming close to nip at his lip to decide
       she wanted to mess with his nipples and chuckled.
       Her mouth would nip at a nipple.”mmm any toys snow- like nipple
       clips?” She said as she tugged a little at one to get a
       reaction. Her eyes strangely would cycle- from red at skoll to a
       purple before it would go blue at snow.  She side eyed skoll to
       get a chance to drag snow in.”think it’s his turn to watch
       this.” She said to press her mouth against Snows.
       She couldn’t help it- she had a taste of skoll - she wanted to
       see how he tasted, she would let him go to give attention back
       to skoll right after. Her tongue exploring snows for a time.
       She would withdraw to let snow jack off skoll.Her own hand
       cupping Skoll’s  b.alls a little to egg on skoll into begging as
       she waited for an answer.
       —fin—
       "that's all I ask," Snow purred back to Skoll, and then sighed
       at being told he shouldn't ride him.
       He turned to eye Red when she reassured Skoll. "I could go slow,
       but that probably wouldn't last for long," he admitted with an
       amused chuckle. "You think I'm fragile, but I can take a lot
       more Skoll."
       He got a thoughtful expression at Red's asking if he had nipple
       clips. "There's a box under the bed with all sorts of toys,"
       Snow went back to pleasuring Skoll before Red tugged him up and
       kissed him. He left out a soft moan, enjoying the taste and feel
       of her smaller hungry lips against his own.
       That paired with seeing Eden teasing Skoll more with her hand
       had him moving a bit faster over his lover's hard shaft. He
       slowed when he felt Skoll getting too close and pulled off.
       "Not so fast, lover," he purred and moved Skoll's legs apart
       further and moved them up. "Think I'll have you first, then I'll
       ride you as a reward,"
       Snow moved down and took his time loosening up Skoll using his
       tongue and fingers, getting his lover ready to take him. "Red,
       hand me the vibrator from the box," he said pulling away after a
       while and moved to grab some lube.
       "Just a bit more then I'll give you what you want Skoll," he
       promised as he lubed up the toy and slowly eased it in before
       turning it on low.
       "How's that feel? Good?"
       --fin--
       It was hard to concentrate on what the two were saying with
       Red's hands and teasing breathe, nips and lips on him while
       Snow's mouth worked on his manhood had him practically
       desolving, especially when Eden began to play with his nipples.
       The conversation about toys having his blush spread down his
       chest.
       When the redhead pulled back and started making out with Snow
       his member throbbed, especially with the hand cradling his
       sensitive bits as Snow went back to pleasuring him.
       He got very close to coming before Snow finally pulled back,
       leaving the beastkin panting and needy. His blush returning when
       Snow claimed he was going to take him and then ride him.
       His head fell back as Snow went lower, teasing at his hole to
       get him ready while Red toyed with him.
       He gasped when the nipple clamps were added and his eyes nearly
       rolled to the back of his head. His ears, nipples seemed to be
       extremely reactive to anything Red and Snow did to him. He felt
       so powerless and needy and yet it was a massive turn on for the
       wolf blooded.
       "Y-yes... th-think your di.ck is gonna feel even better... if...
       Eden wanted... she could... ride me while you fuck me... then
       you two could switch," he suggested, mostly joking. "Though, I
       don't know if she would want to go that far..." He added as he
       tried to remain composed as he was messed with.
       -fin-
       Eden gave a smirk when snow denied skoll, he could see that the
       beast of a man was acting nice and needy. She gave a soft tug to
       the nipple clips to hear the beastkin stammer out an idea of
       what he wanted.
       Eden’s head co.cked to the side to make a wider smile. “What a
       good idea..” she purred to get close.”I don’t mind getting that
       far if I’m given permission.” She said with a grin.
       Her lips found a place on skoll’s neck to make a mark, before
       she would make out with skoll as she waited for snows answer for
       the idea.
       —fin—
       Snow smiled, his eyes darkening a bit with lust at what Skoll
       suggested. Eden's purred agreement made Snow's lips curl into a
       pleased smile.
       "How could I deny Skoll the pleasure he asks for? But what do
       you mean by switching? Do you want to watch me take Eden too?"
       Snow asked curiously.
       He reached to slowly work the vibrating dildo in and out before
       slowly pulling it out. His eyes narrowed a bit seeing Red making
       a mark on Skoll's neck.
       He moved Skoll's legs up a bit more and ran some lube over his
       co.ck before moving to thrust himself into Skoll. "Fuck yes,"
       Snow growled, thrusting roughly a few times before slowing down,
       and reaching to pull Red up. "With his size, you'd better let
       him use his tongue on you a bit first. I'll help you," he
       murmured rolling his hips a bit as he thrust into his mate.
       --fin--
       The attention Eden was giving his lips, body and neck combined
       with the vibrator inside of him caused Skoll to be a moaning
       mess. "I want... to fu.ck you while she rides you...though...
       I... worry I would end up marking one... or both of you if I'm
       not restrained..." He explained between moans from the attention
       to his body.
       Then he felt Snow pull the toy out and replace it with that rock
       hard member. "Oh fuck yes!" He gasped out, his eyes nearly
       rolling back as that long awaited penetration finally happened.
       The rough thrusts making him squirm. "Fu.ck I can't even imagine
       how good it will feel to have you riding me too Red..." He
       moaned out as he kissed her again.
       -fin-
       Eden was getting lost in teasing skoll, her mouth melding
       between the beastkin words, her own body reacting and noises
       becoming needy herself.
       She felt the pull up by snow her back against his chest as she
       listened to his words in her ear. The hard-on of the beast
       pressed against her backside. The tingle of want going down her
       spine. She felt *something* was missing. But it was quickly
       banished with the words of what snow suggested.
       “mmhmm…” she sounded. Her red eye trained on skoll.”you heard
       the man- put that mouth to use sexy..” she said as she made a v
       shape of her fingers to wink and wiggle her tongue. She
       positioned herself to let skoll get her ready, her sounds
       sliding out, seeing snow thrust into skoll just made things that
       much hotter.
       After a bit would she get some help with snow to slide on skoll.
       Her head going back as she felt the fill slowly as her breathing
       hitched.
       ”definitely a big boy..” she moaned.
       Her own body began to move, as she murmured.”if you want to be
       strapped snow can ride you and I him.. you can watch him grope
       me with those hands of his…”she teased softly as her hips rolled
       she turned her head to kiss snow deeply as she got into it. The
       pleasure of feeling a spot hit.
       Her hands wandered skolls form as they got close, her body
       tensing in pleasure as she moved. She almost got lost till she
       instinctively slipped off as she let skoll make a mess of
       himself.”oh my… what a mess..” she purred.
       “So should we leave him tied up.. or let him loose?” She said
       with a smirk. Either she didn’t mind, she wanted her lovers to
       be comfortable as they had their fun.
       —fin—-
       Snow couldn't help but grin at Skoll's explanation, getting a
       rather enjoyable visual of them doing exactly what Skoll wanted.
       "Honestly Skoll, I don't care if you do mark me. I intend to be
       yours, and make you mine," Snow replied, his eyes getting more
       intense looking by the moment.
       "All in good time Skoll," he said with an even more pronounced
       grin.
       It was quite the turn on watching Red as she teased and played
       with Skoll's body. Then he helped by holding up Red as she was
       loosened by Skoll's skilled tongue. His hands lifted and helped
       ease Red onto Skoll, his hips slowing a bit until she was
       completely filled.
       "Just think of how that would fill up your ass," he murmured
       into Red's ear before nipping on it.
       His pace picked back up, his hands running over both Red and
       Skoll's bodies, thrusting roughly into his lover's body.
       He kept going even after Skoll had made a mess over himself.
       "A gorgeous mess," Snow purred, sliding forwards to kiss Skoll
       hard as he came hard and filled his mate, a groan escaping him.
       Snow pushed himself up after a moment and brushed his hair back,
       glancing over at Red's question. "If you feel ready to be
       marked, we can untie him." He said and slowly pulled free, a
       soft groan coming from him. "If you want to wait, its probably
       better if I'm in the middle,"
       Snow moved to lay down on his side next to Skoll, affectionately
       touching his mate as they both took time to catch their breath
       and recover a bit.
       ----fin----
       Eden was blissed as she listened to snow being reasonable to the
       question.. but end- was less than that.
       Eden seemed to be thinking.”well mean I know you two just met
       me…” she said fading off  before her eye went red to peer at
       skoll.
       She didn’t think twice as her hand went to the straps. It was
       the first time someone recognized her as a separate person. He
       even kept quiet. Far as she was concerned she and Eden were
       going through with it.
       She yanked it off almost impatiently before going for the other
       one.”mark us..” she said to skoll without a second beat.
       “Please..” she said simply as her arms encircled the broad
       shouldered beastkin, “I don’t mind… mate…” she said as her eyes
       took in skolls.
       —fin—
       A glaze of lust and need had overtaken Skoll's eyes as he
       watched Red and Snkw interact, bitting his lip at the
       conversation. He didn't need to be told twice to get the redhead
       ready, feasting on her heat hungry as moans from Snow claiming
       him could be heard muffled.   Things got mind-blowingly better
       when Snow helped her onto him, sliding on completely.
       The sensation was incredible and overwhelming, *especially* when
       she tightened around him, making him reach his peak. The woman
       managing to pull off just in time after a barely spoken warning.
       The man ravaging him seemed far from done as the beastkin was
       taken for several more moments before being truly filled.
       Skoll panted hard, shivering as Snow's hands roamed him, smiling
       at the man calling him his mate. He heard Red's reluctance
       before she changed to the other person who seemed to have
       decided what they wanted. His eyes snapping open as he was
       *very* turned on by the idea of marking his mates. The word was
       right, but the number was wrong. The thoughts quickly pushed
       away as Eden unstrapped him and begged him to mark them.
       He was rock hard by the time she fully unstrapped him and
       grabbed the woman by her hair at the back of her head to yank
       her into a *deep* kiss. "As you wish..." He growled darkly,
       kissing down her neck as he settled her into his lap to fill her
       again, wanting that connect for what he was about to do.
       He then bit her neck *hard* blood leaking past his lips as his
       hips thrusted up into her. He then released her and locked at
       the wound as his mark appeared where he had bitten. The
       beastkin, already in a feral state, then pulled Snow to him and
       kissed the man deeply.
       "Mmmm you sit on his face while I get him nice and stretched,"
       he requested of End before pushing Snow onto his back and diving
       between the man's legs to shove his long tongue eagerly into the
       man's hole, his tail wagging as he feasted and stretched his
       mate.
       -fin-
       #Post#: 1370--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Start of a new Threat 
       By: Minyaagar Date: February 14, 2026, 9:10 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       "Maybe so, but I feel like I've known you for much longer," Snow
       replied.
       Though he had yet to recall any of the past memories that Skoll
       kept telling him, he had the strong impression that Skoll wasn't
       making them up. He probably just needed more time for his own
       memories to come back.
       Snow grinned slightly seeing the determination light in her eyes
       as Red impatiently got off the ties around Skoll's wrists.
       The gleam in Skoll's eyes had him shiver just a bit, and he
       watched with growing desire as Skoll grabbed Red's hair and
       pulled her back on his lap, and claiming both her body and neck
       at the same time.
       Snow moved in closer, his tongue darting out to help clean up
       the blood on Red's neck. Then he felt Skoll pulling him in and
       fervently kissed his mate back, very much wanting his own mark.
       He let out a groan as he was shoved onto his back and heard the
       request to Red. Snow reached up to pull her down and feasted on
       her. Moans of pleasure escaped him as he felt his mate's tongue
       driving inside and stretching him out.
       When he couldn't wait any longer, he lifted Red up just enough
       to groan out. "Please Skoll, I need you inside me! Enough
       torture,"
       -fin-
       End felt the hand grip her hair her eyes going purple showing
       the two present,  for the experience. The swift yank was met
       with a groan. His growled response met with a needy look.
       Something about it all made her act submissive as he had his way
       with her - as her head went back.
       His other hand guiding her right back on him as his lips when
       from kissing her in a hungry manner, his tongue writhing around
       hers as she made an audible moan inside.  When he separated did
       she feel the glide of his lips against her skin, traveling to
       its spot where she’d be marked. A tingle being felt as she was a
       mixed bundle of anticipation, nervous.. and happy all at once.
       She squirmed a little on top of him,feeling the tightened grip
       of her lover. She felt the bite of skoll sink in her breath
       sliding out as she made a pained noise.
       It was then she would of felt the hips move in her, as if taking
       her mind off the pain to the pleasure.
       She felt snow behind as they cleaned up her neck before seeing
       skoll dragging in snow for a kiss before seeing him pushed back.
       She heard skolls request, but before she could act on it snow
       did that himself. she felt the pull in to feel him feast on her
       as her hands wandered her own form, as she tried hard to not
       rock her hips..she bit the good side of her lip.
       Of course the woman was in her own mess of pleasure as her
       noises came out, she felt herself lifted before hearing snow beg
       skoll to being fu.cked already. Her chuckle sounded as she
       looked at her mate.”might as well fill him, I’ll ride till your
       ready to bite.” She said her hands motioning making fangs to
       smirk.
       It took a bit of situating and some help from skoll for Eden to
       slowly fill with snow to groan.”you feel good..” she murmured
       before her mouth would take snows as their bodies began to move.
       Her hips rolling as she rode snow.
       She loved every grope and kiss, and tug.
       Her body shuddering in pleasure as she reached her climax as she
       twitched a little, she would move for skoll when it came time to
       mark as she panted watching.
       —fin—
       The visual Snow and Red created as Skoll worked at stretching
       his mate to take him was exquisite. He spent a good long time
       preparing the man, not wanting to hurt him and groaned at Snow's
       demand only to be prompted by Red as well. The beastkin pulled
       his lips and fingers away before positioning himself to fill
       Snow. It was hard to control himself after that.
       Getting Red positioned and filled sent thrills through him and
       when she began to make out with Snow he couldn't hold back any
       longer as he began to savagely claim his mate. His hands and
       lips roaming the both of them. When she was nice and satisfied,
       Skoll helped Red move out of the way before fully embracing Snow
       in his arms as he plowed into the man, bitting into his neck as
       he claimed his mate fully, filling Snow with his seed. After
       several moments, Skoll released his bite and slowly pulled out.
       Now, the beastkin began to fuss over his new mates, clearly
       looking guilty over the harm her caused them, even more so
       worried about taking Snow too early. "Are you two okay?" He
       questioned anxiously, not even letting himself enjoy the bliss
       he felt.
       -fin-
       Snow let out muffled groan when Skoll pulled away, his body not
       pleased by the loss of being filled. An even louder cry came out
       when his lover pushed fully inside him and swore rather
       colorfully, his hands gripping the blankets under him. Then Red
       was sliding on him earning another deep moan of pleasure.
       Having both sensations at the same time was more amazing than
       he'd anticipated. Especially when Skoll began moving faster and
       faster inside him. It was far more intense and had his back
       arching to get closer to both of them.
       Red's lips and Skoll's touches drove him straight to the edge.
       "Red...if you don't want to get filled with c.um...better get
       off," he warned in gasps from the merciless thrusting, when he
       felt himself nearing losing control.
       The moment she was off and Skoll was wrapped around him and
       driving in even more savagely did he erupt with a loud cry. The
       bite to his neck and being filled with so much hot c.um made him
       c.um even harder, a scream coming from him as he clung to Skoll.
       Snow lay there panting, his body flushed and his throat feeling
       a bit raw from his screams and cries. He turned his gold eyes
       towards Skoll's worried expression.
       "That...was fu.cking amazing Skoll," he panted. "I'm fine, just
       blissed out and on a sex high. Just give me a bit of rest and
       I'll be fine. Thinking Red might feel better if we double tap
       that ass and mouth and fill her up too, bet she feels empty,"
       --fin--
       Eden watched as skoll marked snow. It was clear just how
       connected the two were from her perspective.
       What she didn’t expect was skoll being worried about hurting
       them.. and more worried about snow.. which told her the man was
       a virgin another way to flush a little.
       “I’m alright skoll. I’m glad.. you wanted me as a mate.” She
       said softly. Her gaze softened greatly.  She never imagined that
       two men that barely met and protected her wanted her for keeps.
       Her hurt hand went to skolls face as she heard snow speaking of
       filling her up from both ends. “Still hungry hm?” She teased a
       little. As her good hand took his to hold it tightly. While she
       didn’t understand- all she knew was she felt something she
       couldn’t explain. Her mind reeling on what she needed to do
       after all of this.. Deus wasn’t going to be happy with this
       stunt that she knew.
       After a rest would she feel a pull in and the two rocking her
       world. Her body going with the motions, her hands gripping the
       sheets, her hair being held as her face was being fucked from
       one end as her ass being railed from another.
       What noises could slide out did as her eyes rolled back a
       little her body twitching from climaxing again.
       It would come to an end as she felt exhausted her body shifting
       to the bed as she looked like a right mess.
       She took a moment as she looked at her bandaged fingers. She
       never felt this elated in her entire life.
       “Think.. we might need to talk.” She said softly. She rolled
       into the closest body to Cling to the man as she was regaining
       her composure. She knew what it meant for skoll to mark her- she
       had seen the gang members of fanatics like ghost mark people
       they cared about as a form of protection.  She wasn’t sure how
       she would convince Deus and Kaiza to just let her go her mouth
       settling in a thoughtful frown.
       —fin—
       The reassurance of both his mates had Skoll relaxing, leaning
       into their affections. "I can't see a world without you End, of
       course I want you as my mate," he had said, reliving a moment of
       the distant past. A wicked smirk crossed his lips at Snow's
       suggestion of double teaming Eden and after a short cuddly rest,
       the beastkin had Eden by her hair, incredibly impressed at how
       her greedy mouth took his entire length.
       He roughly pulled Snow into a heated kiss as the three of them
       reached their peak together and fell onto the bed with the
       redhead between them both. Entirely blissed out, Skoll was
       pulled out of his haze when Eden began to cling to him after
       claiming they needed to talk.
       Those words always made his stomach sink like a lead brick. He
       gently pushed some irate strands of hair out of her face and
       kissed the top of her head. "What's going on Red?" He questioned
       gently.
       -fin-
       Snow couldn't help but grin at Eden's teasing, a smirk lifting
       up the let side of his mouth. "always, Red," he flirted back,
       even though his body ached from his first time bottoming for
       Skoll.
       He wasn't exactly a virgin, but it had been the first time he'd
       willingly submitted to a dominant man. It was one of those
       things from his past that he hadn't shared with any one else.
       Having Red between them, taking everything they gave was quite a
       breathtaking sight. Snow was more than intoxicated and quite
       worn out after he filled her. He lay curled against her,
       brushing his hands over her soft curves while the three of them
       recovered from the sexcapades.
       Snow moved closer, nuzzling Red's neck and teasing her ear when
       he heard her mention needing to talk and Skoll asking what was
       going on.
       "Whatever it is, you can trust us. We will help you through it,"
       he spoke up. "I mean to mark you and Skoll one day soon. Maybe
       with a tattoo, so we all belong to one another. Whatever it is,
       we are in this together,"
       -fin-
       End’s eyes went wide as the red flooded. No one called her by
       name like that- far as anyone knew she didn’t exist. Her lip
       trembled a bit before feeling snows cuddling herself. Her eyes
       going purple as they enjoyed the soft touches. It felt so
       comforting.
       She heard snow mention marking with a tattoo to blush a bit.
       “Well.. mean.. you two saved me from a fight from the talutah
       but.. the fingers wasn’t from them jumping me.” She said and let
       her hand trail down Skolls chest.
       “I’m a fanatic.. I joined at a pretty young age.. I got tired of
       the foster system failing me and thought I was joining something
       that i thought would be family.” She said and sighed.
       “Course I got jumped right after I left- but things got worse
       when the enforcer got ahold of me.” She said to chuckle. “Just
       lucky he didn’t break the trigger finger.” She said.
       “You can’t leave the fanatics..“ she said as she felt snows
       hands pause a bit with the gentle touch. “Only way I will ever
       be let go is a body bag.. they made that clear.” She said as she
       burrowed in Skolls side while taking snows arm around her
       middle.
       “Kaiza is one thing- but Deus is another.. the man is ruthless..
       he may keep his promises but he always finds some way to make
       you suffer..” She said as she closed her eyes.
       She dreaded when they’d find out her being marked by skoll.
       While they wouldn’t touch the ravagers they certainly would make
       her pay somehow. “Just know.. I’m glad you feel that way about
       me- but eventually I’ll have to go back.” She said quietly. “If
       I don’t ghost will be forced to find me- he’s not a terrible
       guy- he’s just under terrible situation himself.. “ she said
       softly.”only way I’d ever give myself up.. as he has a daughter
       he is looking after. “ she said softly.”I don’t want to be the
       reason she suffers cause he couldn’t get me.”
       —fin—
       A deep rumbling growl left Skoll when Eden finished explaining
       the situation. His body tense and his ears pinned back, his
       emotions always showed in his ears and tail no matter how good
       of a pokerface he managed to have. Not that he was trying to
       hide his fury. He was not about to let *anyone* touch either of
       these two if he could help it.
       "You aren't going back alone, I will *slaughter* any fu.cker
       that so much as lays a finger on you and remind them *why* they
       don't mess with the ravagers...they will learn not to touch my
       mates with just as much fear... go toe to toe with Deus if I
       have to, take the man's head right from his fu.cking
       shoulders..." the riled up beastkin threatened, his arms
       wrapping tightly around both his mate's, anxieties of the past
       and present flooding him and making his protective instincts go
       haywire.
       -fin-
       Snow went still as Red began talking and explained that she was
       a fanatic. It didn't surprise him much that she'd sought it out
       after being in foster care. Quite a few of the ravagers had done
       the same, though at least Scar wasn't a tyrant like the other
       gang leaders were.
       He let out a sigh, pressing up against her, as she spoke of
       death being the only way out. He'd heard of Deus' ruthless
       torture and knew that just being marked by Skoll would paint a
       target on her if it was discovered.
       While he vehemently agreed with Skoll's possessive protective
       stance, he could understand why Red felt obligated to go back.
       He wouldn't want an innocent child to suffer because of his
       choices either.
       It didn't escape him just how their being together was dangerous
       for not just Red but for him and Skoll. If the ravager members
       found out about him and Skoll choosing a fanatic as a mate,
       there'd be a great deal of fighting and even a coup on their
       hands.
       "Let's try to keep our heads from going all destroyer mode
       Skoll. I know right now you're pissed and protective as fu.ck.
       Hell, I don't want anything happening to Red or you either. Our
       own gang would rebel against us as well. Probably best if we
       keep what we have private ..and try to find a way to work around
       our people for now." Snow said softly. "If we do have to go to
       war for you, I'll do whatever it takes to get you out of the
       fanatics. I'm not about to just give you up after finding you,"
       Snow moved in, guiding Red's face to his and kissed her deeply,
       savoring the taste of her before pulling back. "Let's rest a bit
       and try to not worry about the outside world for a little while
       at least," he suggested.
       --fin--
       End felt relief knowing that skoll would harm anyone that tried
       to hurt her. The way she felt him tighten his arms around them
       so protectively.. made her smile.. it was when snow spoke that
       it softly fell. She knew the man wasn’t wrong.
       They listened as they heard snow speak. It was clear he would
       make a good leader. He thought of his gang first and foremost..
       even if it did hurt a little.  She wondered just how she’d hide
       it..this was something that felt harder to hide.
       Eden’s cerulean eyes came in as she heard the man speak of going
       to war for *her* she felt the tears sting a little at  what he
       said. It was something that just touched her greatly.
       And felt her face guided before his lips taken hers. His tongue
       worming around and finding a spot that caused her to make a soft
       noise before he pulled back.
       She then spoke.”as much as I would say I would love to forget
       the outside world..
       there’s one other thing you should know.” She said quietly.
       “I may be able to hide the fact I’m connected to you snow.. but
       skoll is different- I’m marked- it’s something I can’t hide.”
       She said softly. “I mostly do what I want.. and technically what
       I did is a big no no in the fanatics gang.. I got marked outside
       of where I am.. there’s a good chance I’ll be seen as a traitor,
       it most likely won’t end well.” She said quietly.
       —fin—
       A growling huff left Skoll as he pulled away from the both of
       them, having Snow want to hide them always hurt but it stoked a
       fury in him at the idea the man would let her get hurt. His fury
       only amplified hearing he had but her in danger by marking her.
       His emotions were too much. Mixed with flashes of the past Skoll
       just got dressed and told the pair he would be back and needed
       some air, heading off to the local mall.
       -fin-
       #Post#: 1371--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Start of a new Threat 
       By: Minyaagar Date: February 14, 2026, 9:21 pm
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       Snow's face grew more serious when he heard Red explaining that
       her mark was something she couldn't really hide. There was a lot
       about such marks that he didn't understand though. He slowly sat
       up, running his hands through his hair as he tried to think of
       something that could help protect her.
       Skoll's reaction wasn't all that surprising, and it made Snow
       rub his face trying to think of something, anything he could say
       that might smooth things over. Nothing came to mind and he
       sighed heavily as Skoll dressed and then headed off, looking
       more than a little angry about everything he'd said.
       "There are magical spells that could hide the mark, it's just
       finding someone that can do it. Let's get cleaned up and see if
       we can find a witch or someone else that can give us some
       answers. Then we can go find Skoll and tell him what we've found
       out," Snow suggested.
       He knew that Skoll would only relax once he knew they had a way
       to protect Red and keep her safe.
       --fin--
       Eden seemed to reach out to skoll that moved away. She got a sad
       look to clutch the blanket where he was laying as she inwardly
       began to think the worse of herself. She wanted to be happy-
       even if it was just a little bit.
       “O.. okay.” She said rather simply. She knew emotions of the
       beastkin ran high for a reason. He marked her and knew he
       probably was trying to sort himself out. She went to get to the
       shower grabbing her things. She scrubbed up without much thought
       to hear her phone ring.
       She got out to dry off as it  continued to do so as she got
       clothes on and grabbed a smoke to light it. The ringing would
       stop before it  would start again. She let off the smoke as she
       grabbed the phone and answering it.”what?” She said in a tone
       that sounded down to pause.”you told me to rest up and that’s
       what I’m doing.” She said to slip the smoke between her lips.
       “How many? I don’t know. I woke up when I heard it ringing- it
       finished when I got to the phone.” She said side eyeing snow.
       “Whatever.. I’ll see you when I heal up.” She said to hang up
       and tossed the phone as she waited for snow to be ready.
       She hoped skoll would feel a bit better. She tapped her smoke to
       the ashtray to place the smoke between her lips in thought.
       After snow got ready would they go. She gotten use to following.
       She wasn’t sure if a witch could hide it.. magic was one thing-
       illusionary magic took a lot of time. During their time out
       would they end up with some sodas as she sucked it down. “So
       know anyone good with magic?..” she asked him unsure of how to
       go about it let alone making sure no one would spill the secret
       of their connection.
       —fin—
       Snow let Red take the shower first, going out to check his
       phone. There were several messages, some he returned and others
       that could wait until later. He was a bit relieved to learn from
       Hama that their new recruit had shown his shifter side to the
       others. While he hadn't pressured the young man to reveal it,
       he'd hoped the teen would feel comfortable to show it. Now there
       wouldn't be any surprises further down the road. Plus it sounded
       like Truman was getting along rather well with the others.
       He took an incoming call from Tre, frowning slightly hearing his
       second asking for a few days off and the use of one of their
       safe houses.
       "Yeah use it, just let Einar and Hama know that the place is
       occupied. You sure you're doing okay,?"
       After being reassured again, Snow went to take a quick shower on
       his own. He was soon out drying off and then threw on some
       clothes and grabbed his wallet and keys to a different car.
       He found Red waiting and led her to the garage and they were on
       their way to the Southside of the oasis a few moments later.
       He stopped to get gas and some drinks from a gas station about
       half way there.
       "Yeah, I know one. Just umm..try to not insult her boyfriend.
       He's a dwarf and won't tolerate short jokes. One of my guys
       learned that the wrong way," he warned, glancing over at Red.
       Once he'd found a parking space, he reached to take Red's hand
       and led her a few blocks down to a small building with signs
       promoting a palm reader, fortune teller and healer inside.
       "Indigo," he spoke at the doorway then tugged Red inside, his
       eyes adjusting to the lowlights and the room around them
       abruptly shifting and changing to show what looked more like an
       apothecary shop.
       There were all manner of herbs, potions, crystals, skeletons and
       skulls of strange creatures inside.
       "It'll be five minutes before she can see you," a black cat
       purred as it jumped up to the counter sniffing at both of them,
       it's gold eyes  glowing brightly at them. "Please, have a look
       around while you wait,"
       Snow nodded, and pulled Red to look at a display of enchanted
       jewelery.
       The sound of bells tinkling a few moments later had Snow
       glancing up to see the tall Jamaican witch emerge from the back
       room to see off her last consultation.
       "If there's anything else you need, you know where to find me,"
       the woman spoke to the faeborn.
       Once he'd left, she turned to motion for Snow and Red to join
       her.
       "How can I help you today Snow? Who's your lively friend?"
       "Titania, this is Red. Red, this is Titania...and Trip," he
       added when the dwarf came out to join the Jamaican witch.
       "Please follow me to my private room, we can talk more freely
       there," Titania suggested and then moved back through the beaded
       curtain.
       --fin--
       Eden listened to the man a little to chuckle. “Got it..” said
       Eden- though part of her wondered why a dwarf would be sensitive
       about his height.
       They came into a parking lot as she tugged her hood up. Somehow
       she felt like she stuck out to go around the car, her hand
       accepting snows. Her lips forming a firm line as they went
       inside.
       She heard him mention a color before being tugged inside.. her
       eyes looking around the place. It smelled good to her due to the
       herbs to hear a voice, and see a black cat.. having to hold back
       the urge to just grab and pet.
       She felt the soft tug to jewelry her fingers touching a soft
       blue one almost seemingly entranced.
       She snapped out of it to look back and see a fae man walking his
       way out to press against snow and hiding her face. She was
       nervous about being seen.. she didn’t know why.
       Eden looked at the ebony woman to blush a bit. Course she
       couldn’t help it  given the woman was attractive.
       Her eyes flickered to trip to make a small smirk. She got a
       warning glance in turn as she merely said.”now I don’t feel that
       short.” To walk by the dwarf that sighed.
       She followed snow behind as she went to sit down. Her hand not
       leaving his. She was attempting to stay calm but much like her
       past life- she felt nervous with new people.
       —fin—
       Snow had the feeling that Red was more than likely to mention
       the dwarf's height in some way when she spied him. Maybe he
       shouldn't have said anything and just let things happen it would
       have been better. Though he knew Trip would be too polite to say
       anything, he knew that the dwarf often was on a fine line when
       it came to people saying something everytime they came across
       him.
       Hell he could understand it to a certain extent. The comments
       had to become tiring after this long. It had been the same way
       for his white hair for the majority of his life. At least it had
       ended when he'd beaten the crap out of one of the worst bullies
       in high school for calling him "grandpa."
       Snow held back a chuckle, noticing the desire to touch the
       talking cat in the way she held herself.
       Snow couldn't help but notice how she seemed to focus on the
       blue gemstone in the jewelry case, deciding if the price was
       right he might have to buy it for her later. He moved a hand to
       cradle her against him as she hid from the fae man, making it
       look more like they were embracing than her trying to hide her
       face from the stranger.
       Snow let out a sigh of his own at her comment to Trip and shook
       his head lightly. Titania raised an eyebrow as she settled on
       one of the short couches in her private room, and waited for the
       rest to seat themselves before turning a soft smile towards
       Trip.
       "Darling, would you mind going to check for packages in the
       back?" Her magical sense told her that Snow's visit was serious
       and the less ears to hear it would be best.
       Snow sat on the edge of the couch, waiting for Trip to make his
       leave before running a hand through his hair trying to figure
       out how to word his question correctly. "Titania, I was wanting
       to know if there's a way to hid a beast kin's mate mark by
       magical means."
       Titania's eyebrows jerked at this and took a long moment to look
       both Snow and Red over slowly. "Are you needing it done to you
       or Red?" She asked, a sharp look in her eyes.
       "Is there a difference in who it's done to?" Snow asked
       curiously.
       "On humans or mixed bloods it's rather simple and can be done.
       Others..it can take a great deal more than just a concealing
       charm. It also depends on the people around you or Red. If they
       have magical abilities themselves, they'll pick up on the
       concealment and be able to break it. Your best bet to hid such a
       mark, would be to get a God to hide it. It's wouldn't be
       detectable by any being, or gods unless he wanted them to see
       it," She explained.
       Snow frowned slightly, turning to look at Red. "Well..are there
       any of your people that can pick up on magic? The only one in my
       people that could is atreus, and I can convince him to not tell
       anyone else."
       --fin--
       Eden listened quietly. Her face fluctuated softly as she heard
       his question.”Thats a hard question. - if one can dispel
       illusion- like.. a kitsune maybe.. we do have a witch in our
       ranks.. Keket.. she’d pick that up like nothing.. but maybe
       something close to a god might be affective- but they can be
       hard to find but running into one is far likely than you would
       running into god even by chance.” she said.”a djinn.. but
       identifying one is hard.. most already have masters or hiding
       their homes for their freedom.” She said softly.
       —fin—
       Snow sighed, realizing that it wasn't going to be an easy fix if
       there was both a witch and a kitsune around Red. "So we
       literally have to find a God..that's not going to be easy at
       all. Most gods stay away from mortals..and hate being bothered
       by them," He muttered, starting to feel frustrated by the whole
       situation.  "Same with Djinn,"
       "Well, what if I were to tell you there was a God in town just
       this morning?" Titania asked, fixing one of her fingernails and
       glancing at the both of them with a slight grin. "And..I'm
       extremely gifted in tracking down gods and djinns. I'd help you
       with this task, for a favor from both of you,"
       Snow didn't react much to this, his eyes sharpening at her grin
       as he focused on the witch across from them. "What is this favor
       you're wanting? And..if we do agree to the terms, the favor will
       be given after you've completed your end of the bargain," He
       said shrewdly.
       Titania smiled a bit wider, tapping her fingernail against her
       lips, as if trying to make up her mind of what to ask for. "I
       was more so thinking of having it an open ended favor that you
       return when I need one in the future. But you both have to agree
       to it, not just one of you," She stipulated.
       Snow shot a look over at Red. "Whatever you say, I'll agree
       with. Like I said before, I'll do whatever it takes to keep you
       safe,"
       At this Titania's gaze softened and she let out a sigh.
       "Ah..newly mated lovebirds? It's quite wonderful isn't it? I
       still feel the same way about my darling Trip. You've found a
       good one, best keep a tight hold of this one, Red," She advised.
       -fin-
       “Djinn hide due to the abuse.. it’s not even gang related but
       one finally gained his freedom when some rich oil tycoon died
       from a heart attack.” Said Eden. Her arms folded softly as a
       frown would cross her face. Eden blinked a bit to shove her
       sunglasses down.”are you serious.” She asked as she seemed to
       sigh.”I’ll agree to it, cause I’m short on time.. “ she said
       quietly. “If it works out and I’m still alive I’ll fulfill that
       promise” she said as her hand tightened in snows.
       “Plan to hold on tight to both.. my life was filled with
       struggle.. so I tend to cling to the good in my life.” She
       admitted. Her thoughts went to skoll hoping he was calming down.
       Before she would get close to snuggle snow.
       —fin—
       Snow's eyes blazed angrily hearing of Djinn being abused. It
       reminded him far too much of the childhood he'd gotten away
       from. He rubbed his chin when Red mentioned that she knew of one
       that had gotten free of his master.
       Snow was relieved that Red agreed to the terms and wasn't
       surprised when Titania summoned a magical contract and had them
       both sign it.
       "Thank you very much. If you need more help than was offered,
       I'd gladly lend it. I have a very strong feeling that you
       two..and others will turn this cesspool around for the better.
       I'll back you both in whatever endeavors you seek to fulfill,"
       She spoke with such intensity, that Snow as inclined to believe
       the witch, and he usually had a hard time trusting magical
       people.
       "Oh, also, a tip, you should check out the museum one day soon.
       I hear there's a ball going on in two weeks that you should both
       check out," She said a bit cryptically, her eyes shining a
       bright orange.
       Snow felt a slight flare of unease until he heard Red saying she
       meant to hold onto them both, and smiled, moving his arm to pull
       her in closer. "We both feel the same way. Skoll will be back,
       he's just dealing through some things right now," He assured
       Red, reaching over to push her hair out of her face gently.
       Titania smile, rising slowly and put the contract away. "All
       right then. Since time is of the essence, I'll reach out to the
       God after I do a sweep for this djinn."
       With a flick of her wrist her crystal ball came flying from her
       desk and into her hand. With a few chanted words, her eyes
       glowed and the crystal flashed before showing her a picture. "It
       looks like the djinn is at the Smithers Coffee shop. He's
       youngish looking, black hair, gold eyes,  has two other teens
       with him; one a wolf beastkin and the other a cat shifter. If
       you get going, you'll catch them. I've got your number Snow,
       I'll let you know when I've talked with the God and tell you
       where to meet him. It's probably best in your case for the God
       and Djinn to put a protective shield and guise over your mark."
       She advised.
       While Titania wasn't completely sure, she had the feeling there
       was a great deal more to Red than what showed on the outside.
       Just being around her, reminded the witch of an elder race that
       had been said to have died out eons ago.
       Snow was on his feet, pulling Red to her feet. "Thank you
       Titania, we'll see you again soon," He said as he hurriedly
       headed out of the room with Red following.
       --fin--
       Eden signed her name before end would take over to do the same.
       She heard what the witch said to make her feel a question arise
       inside.
       She heard the last part to blink. She didn’t think the woman
       would work this quickly as she heard the description.  She felt
       the pull after seeing a strange look from titania’s eye.. almost
       as if she saw her a certain way. She felt herself tugged out and
       toward the car as it was clear snow was rushing to go in.
       “Snow..” she said as she got in.”when we get there don’t call
       him out for who he is.. he’s hiding for a reason.. “ Eden said
       as she buckled up. “We have to be tactful and not force it.. if
       he refuses to.. that’s that.” She told him.
       After a bit of a drive would they park. Looking in she
       recognized the wolfkin. as she let off a breath.”let me go in
       first.. she’s the daughter of ghost.” She said quietly. “You go
       in and go in the booth behind them.. I’ll go directly behind
       her.. I do this time to time with her when things happen to pass
       messages.” She said quietly.
       She tugged her hoodie down once she got inside the coffee shop
       and sat down- she made a small order of coffee with lots of
       sugar.
       Levvy enjoying her time with the boys smelled her scent when she
       walked by.. and the strong one of sex.
       Her ear turned a little that was  pointed at Mozzy that was by
       her to hold a finger to her lips to the two.
       “Been a while big sis.. you messed up again didn’t you?” Asked
       Levvy as she held the cup to her mouth covering it.
       “Kind of.. just ask daddy to drag his feet.” Said Eden to sip
       her coffee to set it down and cover her mouth a little.
       “Not till you tell me what’s up- you always tell me things and
       leave me in the dark....” levvy said smiling  toward Mozzy
       though she clearly  sounding huffy.
       Eden went quiet, she looked around to see if she could smoke and
       made a face when she couldn’t to lean on her hand as she said.”I
       ended up mating a man outside of the gang.. I’m.. kinda dead..
       unless I find help.. know anyone that could?” She asked as she
       leaned looking at snow a little bit as she did so.
       Levvy looked at Mozzy softly.”I do.. but depends if they’re
       willing.” She told Eden.
       “If they can- I’ll be grateful and lend a favor in return.“ said
       Eden before she drank more of her coffee.
       “Think you can help mozz?” Asked levvy.
       -Fin-
       The energy of the coffee shop thickened when two strangers
       walked in that Beast and Levvy seemed to know as they seemed to
       try and sit in a way that wasn't obvious. Then the conversation
       between Levvy and the woman started. He tried to hide the look
       of concern but his eyes gave him away.
       Then Levvy's attention turned back to him. "Um... yeah, I can
       help, I'm good at hiding things..." He answered, surprised that
       these people wanted his help. While he didn't trust Then, he was
       trusting Levvy more and more, likely because he was becoming
       quite smitten with her and Eli.
       -fin-
       "I used to live on the streets, so I know the whole needing to
       hide in plain sight," Snow assured Red. "I'll let you do the
       talking then. I know I can come off as scary and imposing to
       teens and young kids. Kind of wish I could change that. It'd
       make it easer to help them more," He added with a sigh.
       Snow parked the car and waited as she glanced into the coffee
       bar to see if the djinn was still there. He raised an eyebrow, a
       bit surprised to hear that the daughter of her friend was inside
       with the djinn. "Yeah..sounds good." He replied.
       Of course..he didn't realize that the other guy with the djinn
       would recognize him. Seeing the look in the cat shifter's eyes
       had him ducking his head and swearing softly as he took a seat,
       at the booth. Maybe he should have grabbed a hoodie so he
       wouldn't be recognized so quickly.
       Beast was clinging to Mozzy, shaking a bit after recognizing
       Snow. Though he had yet to explain about his friend being taken
       by the man.  He couldn't help but frown as he picked up on the
       conversation that Levvy was having with the red haired woman.
       With his sharp ears, he didn't miss a word the two were saying.
       A bit of it confused him, until he heard her mention mating and
       then his face went a scarlet red.
       Meanwhile Snow was doing his best to keep his face neutral so
       not to alarm the teenager more..while he listened in on the
       conversation between Red and the teenage girl.
       His phone buzzed in his pocket prompting him to pull it out to
       check out who had texted him. Once they'd gotten an answer from
       the boy that was the djinn, He slid the phone over for Red to
       read Titania's text.  `The God I know says he can meet you in an
       hour, at Marlin Farway Park. I only gave him the basics on what
       was needed.`
       "Maybe we can all just go meet him there?" He suggested, not
       wanting to overstep, but figured the teenagers might feel more
       comfortable being somewhere out in the open.
       --fin--
       “Mmm.. dunno seems the little one is afraid of you..” said Eden
       noting how beast was just from his voice.”best be on their
       terms. After all we are asking for their help.” She said as
       Levvy made a firm look.”moz can you teleport us there?” She
       murmured as Eden heard that word to blink.”the place is a park-
       at marlin farway park.” She said back.”snow and I can go by car
       if we need to.” She said finishing her coffee and digging what
       cash she did have that was crumpled as she sat it on the table.
       —fin—
       Feeling Eli press into him had Mozzy wrapping a protective arm
       around the cat shifter as he patiently waited to hear what they
       needed. At Levvy's question at the woman's words, Mozzy snapped
       his fingers and all five of them were suddenly at the park Eden
       had mentioned. "Of course I can, as long as a place isn't warded
       against my kind I can teleport anywhere," he mused, puffing his
       chest out in a cocky way, his arm still holding Beast close.
       "Soooooooooo what is it you need? A cover up job? Trying to
       cover up a connection? Sure your beastkin isn't happy about it,"
       he mused. "Show me the marks so I can see what I'm working
       with." He told them.
       -fin-
       Snow brushed his fingers through his hair, not quite sure what
       it was that made the shifter so afraid of him. "Of course, it
       should be what they want to do," He agreed, not wanting to
       pressure the teens into something they weren't comfortable with.
       He was a bit taken a back when the girl asked the djinn to
       teleport them there. He wasn't so sure that teleporting was a
       good idea, though maybe the djinn could make the people around
       them oblivious to them suddenly disappearing into thin air? He
       pulled out a few more dollars to add to Red's pile to pay for
       their coffees.
       Having his face pressed into Mozzy and the arm around him, kept
       Eli from experiencing too much stress from the sudden
       teleporting trip. He slowly lifted his head to blink at finding
       them in the park.
       Snow took a moment to ground himself, otherwise not too
       overwhelmed by being teleported so suddenly. "It's more out of
       necessity than wanting to cover it up." He explained. "But it
       still needs to be done. He's not happy at all but it will keep
       Red safe if they aren't seen by others," He said as vaguely as
       he could. The last thing Snow wanted was to endanger these
       teenagers by telling them too much.
       Snow pulled off his jacket and shirt to show the mark on his
       shoulder, as well as the tattoos that covered his chest, abs and
       arms. Beast's jaw dropped at the sight and gulped.
       "First tell me why you took my friend and where he is. I've
       looked everywhere for Truman and can't find his scent anywhere!"
       Eli burst out suddenly, his face screwed up in frustration and a
       bit of fear. "Did...you..did you kill him? I need to know,"
       Snow's eyebrows rose at the outburst and then fearful question.
       "Truman isn't dead kiddo. He joined my group. He did mention
       looking for someone he used to take care of but couldn't seem to
       find him. I'm guessing you're Beast?" Snow asked gently.
       Beast let out a sigh and sagged against Mozzy. "Thank god he's
       alive. I've been so worried. That's me. Can you take me to see
       him?"
       "Of course I will. I feel bad for making you think something
       terrible happened to Truman. I can take you to see him after we
       get done here. Your friends can come too,"
       -Fin-
       #Post#: 1372--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Start of a new Threat 
       By: Minyaagar Date: February 14, 2026, 9:33 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       Eden had just gotten out of the booth when things shifted and
       saw the park as she felt herself feeling a little sick.
       Once things calmed down did levvy get a chance to see Eden. Her
       eye went a little wide seeing her condition. She bit her lip a
       little as she saw the hands go back in the hoodie pockets to
       hide them. But she caught the taped fingers  to get a concerned
       look.
       Her eye took in the ravager that spoke as her tail swayed. Her
       nose could smell the sex on him too.
       Eden looked at the djinn the woman simply said quietly.”I know
       he’s not happy.. but he doesn’t want me hurt- and plus it’s a
       complicated situation.”
       Eden was far more hesitant in just taking off her bigger hoodie.
       She was about to gently pull it off when the kid spoke startling
       her at first.
       She finally tugged it off as her condition made levvy’s tail
       frizz angrily. She always hated how the fanatics treated her
       dads. There been times when Farid would come home looking
       roughed up.
       But seeing the bruises, and the broken fingers. Eden used her
       good hand to pull her shirt enough to the side for the djinn to
       see.
       Levvy knew better than to ask how she gotten hurt- but she
       already knew- and understood now why she was asking her to tell
       her father to drag his feet. Her ears pinned back a little at
       the sight.
       “Thank you either way- and I’ll grant a favor back to you- “
       said Eden with a sigh. She hated having to hide- let alone
       having to do it so she wouldn’t get hurt worse than she already
       was.
       —fin—
       Hearing the explanation had Mozzy quirk his eyebrow, wondering
       why they would accept the marks at all knowing they would have
       to hide them. He didn't have long to think about this as the
       white haired man finished stripping and talking, Beast found his
       claws causing the dijinn to wrap both arms around the teen as he
       yelled at the large man. He hoped he wouldn't have to put
       himself between them but he would if he had to.
       Thankfully, it seemed the man had answers that caused Eli's
       sudden temper to calm. "Didn't you want to get your things?
       Suppose we can get them after...." Mozzy said with a shrug, not
       letting go of Eli as he looked at the two marks of the people.
       "Yeah, I can hide those easy," he mused in overconfidence. "I'll
       have to touch it though... and those bite wounds look fresh..."
       He said making a face, he didn't want to have to kiss these
       people to heal them so he could cast his magic on the marks.
       -fin-
       It was Beast that first noticed the odd scent and the fog
       sweeping  across the ground and glanced towards the woods, his
       ears pricking at the sound of footsteps coming their way. He
       shot look at Snow and the red haired woman, his face screwing up
       a bit at the beast marks on them. "Uh..were you expecting
       company?"  He asked, feeling odd that he didn't feel more on
       edge over the people heading towards them.
       Snow's head turned and he frowned, not recognizing the men or
       the short woman with them. He had the strongest sense of Deja vu
       over the men's faces, though he couldn't quite place them.
       Namor came to a halt a few feet away from the teens, Snow and
       Eden a look of surprise filling his face. He glanced over at
       Jalal, checking to see how his husband was. It had to be rather
       startling for him to come face to face with Eden after so long.
       It seemed today would be a day for reunions.
       A quick look at Eden and Snow's exposed shoulders and was enough
       to note the mate marks on them and he held back a smile. It
       looked like they and Skoll had met and become mates already,
       which was a good sign.
       "Our mutual friend Titania said you would need some assistance,"
       Namor spoke up, drawing away from Nyrah and Jalal to get a
       better look at the marks on the two.
       He then turned to regard the teens, his eyes flashing brighter
       when they fell on the young Djinn and looked him over for a bit
       longer than the others. "If you and I work together, we can make
       the mark invisible to anyone other than their mate and
       themselves."
       Snow relaxed slightly at the white haired man mentioning
       Titania, though he couldn't help but frown slightly. "And just
       what God are you?" He couldn't help but ask.
       "You didn't know me as a god in the past, but a demi god. I've
       evolved since then. I"m Namor, the son of Poseidon. It's Good to
       see you again Snow..and you too, Red." He said with a friendly
       smile, using the nickname he'd given her in her first life.
       ----fin---
       Eden felt a bit of relief hearing the kid mention he could. She
       then noticed his face a little. She could sense his discomfort
       as she was about to back out. End nudging her a little in the
       ways of comfort.
       Levvy felt a bit of a chill to go near Mozzy. She never did well
       with fog, while she did smell them- it dampened due to the
       moisture till she saw a big man with white hair.. a tall one
       with auburn hair and a shorter woman that made her hair stand on
       end. It was a kelpie by scent as she pressed in mozzy’s side.
       Her animal instincts telling her that she was dangerous.
       Eden sighed.”suppose to be a god that the witch mentioned.” She
       told the teen, after hearing the outburst of the boy- felt
       empathy in his fear.
       It was common for most gangs to snatch or coerce the runaways
       and orphans, she felt happy knowing the ravagers were certainly
       the better of the three.
       Eden backed up as she felt a bit suffocated. A small pain to her
       head making her go for her bag to get some drugs to take it.
       Course images of a man saving her life flashed faintly before
       she would look their way.
       The talk of past lives seemed to sink into Eden- while the god
       felt comfortable still kept her distance.
       Jalal took notice of her nervousness as he took in her form.. he
       let off a sigh of relief knowing her appearance didn’t change.
       “Stay near Namor.” He told nyrah as he moved to the redhead.
       “Nyrah this is my daughter Eden. I adopted her four thousand
       years ago.. “He said her name tried and true.  Eden felt another
       pain to back up just a little more. Her mind warring with
       herself as she was in a state of denial and assurance all at the
       same time. End forced her way up prepared to lash out due to the
       pain and mixed memories - her hand was caught before seeing a
       strange motion as she felt the touch of his hand on her face as
       the busted lip healed, and shiner left.
       “End you really should know I wouldn’t hurt you.” Said Jalal as
       the red eyed woman’s eye went wide as the sunglasses slid a
       little as he drew his down to show his gold eyes .
       Her body slowly relaxed a bit though Jalal didn’t let go.
       Levvy watched a bit astounded as the wound sealed on her neck as
       a scar before she heard a whimper of pain, as her fingers fixed
       as the man’s hand took the broken one.
       “There.. all fixed.. you always seem to get into trouble.” He
       said as the eyes settled to purple - a blush crossing her face
       in embarrassment.
       It was bits and pieces of memories that felt fragmented for
       both. End felt thrilled to be seen again.. both feeling a deep
       connection with this man as a father. Jalal got a soft look
       knowing in time it would fall all into place.
       “Find your apple.. it’ll make things easier than the long way.”
       He told her as he moved away leaving her confused at his words.
       “Go to the museum.” He told her.”a high elf and a dragon own the
       place- you’ll find what your looking for there..” he said softly
       as she sat there.
       He went to snows way to heal the bite.”best keep an eye on her-
       has a habit of running off.” He told the man to move his way
       back to nyrah.
       He took nyrah’s hand.”best get started… “ he told the djinn and
       Namor.
       His eyes taking in the boys.”how old are you?” He questioned the
       teens as Levvy pressed a bit into Mozzy a little.
       —fin—
       The sudden mist had Mozzy's hold on Eli tighten and and arm
       going around Levvy when she pressed against him. The fog making
       him antsy. It seemed these two had already asked someone for
       help, especially with the God's intense eyes on him like that.
       He was going to complain that the two were hurt and needed to be
       healed first before they got to work, he was shocked to see the
       other man approach the redhead and heal her after claiming to be
       her parent in a past life.
       The kelpie lingered near the woods when Jalal left her with
       Namor, who then also got closer to the others to look at their
       marks. She felt anxious and flighty but when Jalal returned to
       her and took her hand she relaxed. "Do you have lots of
       children?" She asked the man courting her. The thought of
       offspring of her own was appealing to say the least. Her
       attention was back on the children when Jalal asked how old they
       were.
       Mozzy paused for a second, deciding if he should be honest or
       not. "I'm 16, should be easy to hide these between the two of us
       Mr. Namor," he said, reluctantly letting go of Beast and Levvy
       to aid I'm hiding the mate marks. It took less than ten minutes
       to fully conceal any sign of the mark.
       "There, if that is all you need mister gang member needs to
       bring us to this Truman guy for Beast," he said with crossed
       arms. While he was only 16, the teen had been forced to defend
       himself and those weaker around him his entire life.
       -fin-
       Snow raised an eyebrow at the God knowing his name, it made him
       wonder a bit just how many lifetimes Namor might have known him.
       "Sorry, I don't really remember you," He muttered, casting a
       look at Red picking up on her discomfort. "You okay?" He asked
       softly, then his head jerked towards Jalal when the other man
       introduced her by a different name. And then seconds later
       called her by another one.
       Eden. End. He sucked in a breath, moving closer to Red, as the
       man healed her face before healing the mate mark on her
       shoulder. He frowned a bit at the odd advice about finding her
       apple, but didn't ask about it.
       Then the guy was working on healing his own mate mark. His skin
       tingled and itched a bit once it was healed. Snow didn't react
       to the guy's warning though he did shoot a look over at
       Red..Eden..End. He'd have to talk to her about that later.
       Beast moved to hold onto Levvy when Mozzy moved to help the God
       with hiding the mate marks. To him it seemed kind of strange to
       do it, but he supposed that this was to keep their enemies from
       knowing that they were close. He didn't quite understand the
       gang lifestyle.
       Namor could tell that Jalal was concerned about the two young
       men, and might even feel drawn to helping them. Not all that
       surprising since they'd often taken in orphans and raised them
       in the past together.  Once Jalal had finished healing Eden and
       Snow, he nodded at Mozzy and moved in to help weave his own
       magic with the young djinn's to hide the marks.
       Though Snow was relieved that the marks were now hidden, he was
       a bit sad that it was a necessity. "Of course Mozzy,
       Though..using magic to just pop in wouldn't be advisable. There
       are people there that would react badly. I can drive you there,
       if that's acceptable," He said, shooting a soft look at Beast.
       Beast bit into his bottom lip, looking up at Mozzy and at Levvy,
       still a bit uncertain about Snow. Sure the guy had said he
       hadn't hurt Truman. It was hard for him to trust adults, even if
       they were kind. "Uh..first, lemme grab my bag. It's not too far
       from here. Then..I guess we could let him drive us," He said a
       bit uncertainly. "I'm the same age as Mozzy," He added, unsure
       of why the red haired man had even asked. "Is..Truman happy
       where he is?" Eli asked curiously, shooting a look at the huge
       gangster.
       "You can ask him yourself, but from what I've seen he seems to
       be." Snow replied. "If you're not comfortable going with me,
       Mozzy could teleport you most of the way there. I don't want to
       force you to do anything you're not comfortable with. I went
       through too much of that growing up, I'm not about to do the
       same." He admitted, and then held his hand out to Red. "You
       ready to go?"
       --fin--
       Eden could feels snows eyes on her- but couldn’t bring herself
       to make eye contact. Instead she watched as Levvy was clung to
       by beast. Her sunglasses would go back up over her ceruleans
       that had cycled back. Eden grabbed a compact from her side pack
       after some rummaging to inspect her neck a little to notice she
       still saw it. Levvy took beast with her to look and said.”it’s
       okay- I don’t see it.. but the man you’re with- isn’t a
       beastkin..” she said as Eden made a thin line of her
       mouth.”well.. call me greedy- I ended up with two..” she
       admitted.
       Levvy knew the gravity of the situation with Eden but planned on
       keeping her lips sealed for her sake. She knew Eden only gave in
       to chases with ghost for a reason. “Your secret is safe with
       me.” She said with a gentle tone.  Her ear shifted hearing beast
       asking about Truman “it’ll be okay as long as big sis is there.”
       She murmured to beast.  She took his hand as she let the teen
       lead her to where his stuff was as Eden chuckled.”either way we
       are going to have to teleport back to the restaurant.. your car
       is over there.” She said her hand on her hip as she tried to
       shake the intense look she was getting from snow before taking
       his hand.
       Once the kids went to do what they needed, jalal watching the
       group answered Nyrah’s question.
       “I have many.. some have passed- some have their descendants.”
       He said as he walked behind the group with Eden and snow
       trailing a bit.
       Much like beast the woman had the same behavior of being wary,
       but more so at the idea of anyone seeing her backside that
       wasn’t snow.
       She unwrapped her hand from the tape to flex the fingers rather
       softly. “No pain..” she said softly as she was clearly buzzing
       from the drugs as she seemed to be playing with her lighter as
       she walked.
       Memories of a group moving was reeling in her mind before her
       eye focused on snow who seemed quiet and side eyeing her a
       little.  She went to her side back to open and rustle for a
       smoke to bring it to her lips and flicked at her lighter to
       grumble when it didn’t work again. It lit on its own for her to
       stop briefly light the smoke and flicked it shut. She took a
       long drag to let it off- she felt she would have this
       conversation sooner or later.. granted she did wish skoll was
       here for it as well.
       “My name is Eden.. as to how I got my name.. I ended up choosing
       it myself- guess to distance myself from the fosters and hide
       myself.. they were not kind.. it drove me to end up with the
       fanatics.. and no they didn’t snatch me- I joined willingly as
       .. well.. was trying to survive.. “ said the cerulean eyed
       woman.”if you been anywhere underground- probably- *maybe* heard
       of E.. it’s something they would call me between Eden and end..
       they assumed she was some split personality..”
       End chuckled as she surfaced her red eye showing.”I’m not.. you
       can call me End. we are technically.. ah- like cajoined twins..
       just really… together!” Said end with a lopsided smirk.”I know
       -I know.. I fucked up but skoll saw *me*- and I didn’t want to
       let him go..” said End.
       “Just like how I didn’t want to let go of you.” Saw Eden as her
       eye rolled to the cerulean. As her hand went to her chest with
       the smoke to point to him. She placed it back in her mouth to
       draw it in again to let it out as she stopped near the ally
       standing with the god, the kelpie and the man that tugged at her
       brain. Leaning against the wall opposite as they waited for the
       teens.
       Her leg went up on the wall as she continued to talk.
       “End and I tend to have similar tastes in men- course the beast
       of a man that left the marks.. you… and funnily we like the
       smart books and quiet.. we kind of had to compromise on our
       lifestyles some to work things out.. but there’s times where we
       do argue.” She said her hand shifting back and forth as her head
       tilted.
       She flicked her finished smoke to the ground to step on the butt
       to twist her foot. “That’s why We asked if you two were okay
       sharing me- we didn’t want to fuck up a relationship.. kinda
       feel I may of put a wrench in it though.” Said Eden.. as it
       would transition to end as the Last part came from her.
       Eden’s head would shift left as she said softly.”you wanted
       someone that would recognize you.. it’ll be alright..”
       Her head would shift again as if talking to her right. “Yeah but
       I did something that could kill us..I’m sorry..”
       Eden’s head would tilt back on the wall before the teens would
       be back with their back her head turning a little. “So if you
       want to- we can just teleport back to the car and go from
       there.” Said Eden.
       ——-
       Meanwhile, while the adults were talking, Levvy followed beast
       and held mozzy’s hand. Her eyes flickered around as well as her
       ears.“Are we almost there beast?” She asked as she walked with
       the two.
       —fin—
       Having Levvy take his had as the pair followed after Beast had
       put Mozzy at ease slightly. Soon, they found where the shifter
       had hidden his things and returned to the adults. At the mention
       of teleporting the dijinn got a thoughtful look. He then let go
       of Levvy's and extended his arms to fold them out at the elbow.
       He then closed his eyes and a sharp nod later, the whole group
       was just outside the Cafe and seemingly unnoticed by those
       walking by, showing off just how powerful the teen's magic was.
       "Need to sit down after that..." He murmured, quite worn out
       from the exertion.
       -fin-
       Eli was a bit taken aback when he heard the red haired woman
       admit she was greedy and had two mates. He raised an eyebrow
       when Levvy mentioned it would be okay since her big sis was
       there with them. "If you say so," He muttered back, watching the
       interaction between Snow and Eden a bit curious.
       Snow glanced down at Eden, smiling a bit hearing that Levvy
       trusted her to keep her and her friends safe from him.  "We'll
       wait while you go get what you need," He replied, not wanting to
       crowd Eli too much. He could remember just how tough it had been
       for him to trust others at first.
       Eli relaxed a bit and pulled away to lead Mozzy and Levvy to his
       hide away a short distance away from the park. It wasn't much
       more than an abandoned shack hidden near the wharf of the town.
       "Yeah, it's just ahead, hold on," He told levvy and then
       scrambled into the small opening on one side and collected his
       bag, his eyes taking in signs of small feet and paw prints on
       the floor a bit different than his own cat prints. He paused to
       sniff, getting the scent of a young girl and what he thought
       might be  a fox.
       After a moment of thought, he pulled out some of the canned food
       he'd collected and hide it in one corner for the other child to
       find. Then he slipped back out, putting the bag over one
       shoulder and glanced around as he went to rejoin Mozzy and
       Levvy. "Think someone else found my hiding spot. We'll have to
       come back sometime and check on them eventually. It's gonna get
       pretty cold soon enough," He told them in a soft tone, a hint of
       worry in his voice.
       ------
       A small thin girl watched the three enter the alley and the
       shorter one slip into the shack she'd found the night before.
       She tensed, her teeth worrying her bottom lip a bit as she
       waited for the three to leave. Now she'd have to find a new
       place to hide. It seemed no matter where she went, she always
       had to relocate.
       There wasn't really anywhere she could go to stay safe. At least
       she had Pebbles to keep her from being hurt and keep her warm at
       night. Once they'd left, she quicklyheaded to the shack, slipped
       inside and blinked at the canned food that had been left behind.
       Luckily they were all pop tops..so she wouldn't have trouble
       opening them. She gathered up the cans, slipping them in her own
       bag, and opened a can of peaches to eat, making happy sounds.
       Maliah ate half a can before peeking out warily and then slipped
       off to find Pebbles the elemental fox that was her friend.
       "Look, Someone left us some food. You want some peaches
       Pebbles?" She asked smiling at the fox when she found him and
       sat down next to him and offered a peach to the creature. "We're
       gonna have to move on again, there were people poking around our
       hideaway," She confided with a sigh.
       ----
       Snow gave Eden a nod when she mentioned they'd have to teleport
       back to the restaurant. "True. Hopefully a second time won't be
       too much for you,"
       Snow followed after Eden, getting a relieved look when she spoke
       about her hand and fingers not hurting anymore. "That's good.
       I'd hate to see you in pain,"
       He started to reach for his own lighter to offer it to her when
       her's finally worked. He waited quietly as she took a drag,
       knowing she was working on getting up the nerves to explain
       something serious to him. He didn't know how he knew her
       intention, He just had a very strong intuition that was going to
       happen.
       His eyebrows rose and narrowed a bit a Eden explained her name,
       and told him a bit about her past and who End was. Seeing her
       eyes change from blue to red and how her voice and mannerisms
       changed just enough for him to tell the difference between the
       two.
       "I'm not about to let you two go. You're a package deal, and
       that's fine with me. I wouldn't say you fu.cked up at all. I
       imagine it's not easy telling others about there being two of
       you." Snow replied softly.  "Rest assured, I'm perfectly okay
       with sharing Eden..and End with Skoll. You don't have to choose
       one of us over the other. And if in the future we want to add
       more..we can do that too. Though, talking it over first might be
       a good thing to do," He added in a lower voice.
       "I wouldn't say you fu.cked things up, and we'll figure out
       something to get you out of this mess. No matter what it takes,"
       He added.
       He paused when Eli and the other two came back, and then his
       eyes narrowed slightly seeing the small form dart into the shack
       behind the other's backs. It made him think of the first gang
       he'd been in. He, Atreus and a few others had started the "Lost
       Kids" when they'd been young to help one another survive on the
       streets. That was before Scar had found them and taken them in.
       He didn't get a chance to mention the young girl before Mozzy
       teleported them all back to outside the cafe.
       ---
       Namor couldn't help but smile a bit as he listened to how calm
       and reassuring Snow as when he spoke with Eden, and moved in
       closer to Jalal and Nyrah when Mozzy returned with Eli and
       Levvy. He had a split second of sensing a familiar soul nearby
       before the young djinn teleported them all to outside the cafe
       where Snow had left his car.
       "Quite impressive Mozzy," He complimented the teen, watching as
       Eli wrapped an arm around the exhausted djinn.
       "Come on Mozzy, you can sit on my lap in the car," He insisted,
       trying to figure out how everyone was going to fit in one car.
       "Snow, if you think of the house and the address I can get Jalal
       and Nyrah there easily enough. That way your car isn't too
       crowded," Namor suggested.
       Snow gave a nod, ushering the others over to his car and
       unlocked it so they could get in. He gave Namor a very clear
       image of the house and street where it was located. "Probably
       best to wait outside, we'll be there shortly." He said as he
       opened the door for Eden and then closed the back door after the
       teen had gotten in the back seats.
       "Of course, I wouldn't want to startle anyone," Namor replied,
       moving to stand behind Nyrah and Jalal and put his arms around
       them. Once he'd given them the heads up. he teleported them to
       the street outside the Ravager's house.
       For Snow and the others, it was a ten minute drive to the house.
       Snow parked his car outside the oversized house and then led the
       others into the house. Eli was a bit shocked by how nice the
       place looked and how the men inside treated Snow and them. There
       were some curious looks, but not an ounce of animosity or
       judgement from the men.
       The sound of loud rock music coming from behind the door of
       Truman's room had Eli's ears going back a bit. His sense of
       smell immediately picked up on another beast creature inside. He
       rushed to the door, tried to open it and found it was locked,
       and began banging on it loudly, "Truman! What are you doing?
       Open this door now!" He yelled, panicking a bit, fearing that
       something terrible might have happened to his friend.
       "Whoa, calm down there kiddo, Tru was up late on rounds. He's
       probably just relaxing a bit." Snow spoke up, trying to calm Eli
       down a bit.
       -----
       Truman let out a deep groan as Duo's teeth sank into his
       shoulder and clung to him as his new mate began moving even
       faster inside of him. He was in ecstacy at the feeling of the
       bond snapping into place as their bodies moved together.
       He only had but a moment to enjoy the feeling, then there was a
       loud banging on the door that broke him out of his blissful
       state and had him rolling off of Duo and the bed and tumbling
       onto the floor with the sound of Eli's voice coming from the
       other side of the door. "What the hell?" He exclaimed, groaning
       a bit as he got up and moved to pull on his discarded clothes,
       and tossed Duo his own. "Hurry, get something on," He said in a
       rushed manner.
       "Hold your horses Eli, give me a couple of minutes," he called
       out as he struggled into his pants and then tugged his shirt on.
       The room smelled heavily of sex, which had him going to grab a
       candle and lighting it in hopes of hiding the scent. Then when
       he was sure Duo had enough clothes on, he moved to unlock the
       door and opened it.
       "Well this is a surprise indeed. Good to see you Eli!" He
       exclaimed and pulled the younger boy into a fond hug and then
       ruffled Eli's hair a bit. "Why were you so frantic? I was just
       hanging out with Duo." He said, not aware that his loose t-shirt
       showed part of his new mate mark on his shoulder. "Sorry I
       didn't come check on you sooner. I really am sorry about it." He
       apologized, slinging an arm over the teen's shoulder and then
       blinked seeing the strangers standing outside his door. "Did you
       make some new friends Eli?" He asked with a grin.
       Eli couldn't help but frown a bit when he spied the tooth marks
       on Truman's shoulder. "You let him mark you? What is wrong with
       you? I was frantic cause I felt like you were doing something
       stupid, obviously I was right," He replied with a scowl. "That's
       Levvy and Mozzy, my new friends," He finally added, motioning to
       the pair. "Why would you let him mark you?"
       Truman shook his head at Eli's scowl and his words. "When you
       fall for someone..you'll do the same thing Eli. Just you wait.
       Actually, I marked him first." He added with a grin and turned
       to look at Duo with an affectionate look. "So..now he's mine
       forever."
       --fin--
       #Post#: 1373--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Start of a new Threat 
       By: Minyaagar Date: February 14, 2026, 9:40 pm
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       Levvy walked with the two as she heard the teen asked them to
       hold on. Her nose twitching to the smells of the ally.  Her tail
       swayed a bit as she nodded, her eyes already flickering about
       the ally. She walked back with them to briefly see a fox that
       didn’t seem to fit with the world- it seemed ethereal to her
       before they would pull away.
       They would come back to seeing Eden finishing up with  their
       talk.  Her ears perking at what snow was saying blushing a bit
       feeling the conversation was personal, to turn her ears away..
       Eden’s eyes went to purple as her face blushed lightly. “Right..
       need to talk..” she said with her eye breaking contact as her
       blush went darker. Part of them wanted to get close and steal a
       kiss before the thought was banished as she looked at the teens.
       She would adjust her glasses to hide her eyes and crossed her
       arms as she prepared for a teleportation again.
       ——
       Pebbles who sat patiently had taken the peaches before smelling
       something very faintly familiar in the air.
       He got the girl to get moving to briefly stop as he saw the
       familiar tuff of red hair to yap, her head moving just enough to
       catch a glimpse before the group would vanish.
       Pebbles gave his soft whine, but kept to maliah’s side as Eden’s
       words still resonated. “Keep little sister safe.”
       While it had been 4000 years since had found maliah once again..
       being what it was could see the auras of beings much like his
       master. A chaotic mess of fire wind and lightning, but a strong
       smell of the garden through the smoke that clung to her.
       Jalal sensed something close to catch the fox’s eye that was
       unobscured from where it was at, not exactly seeing a child- but
       seeing a familiar aura that faintly showed from its hiding
       place-that felt like a surge of hope.”we need to come back
       later..” he told Namor as he let a breath out.
       The teleportation was no different from one of namor’s as Jalal
       took it better the next time around, though Eden looked like she
       was about to be sick. He couldn’t help but chuckle at her as he
       knew she never liked teleportation for this very reason.
       Eden once gaining her barings saw the car to nod.”thanks kid- I
       definitely owe you big.” Said the woman, as she helped snow
       getting them in the car with Mozzy. Once they settled, and would
       dip her head to avoid the roof to sit down in the car, and
       buckle up.
       The drive seemed short- but she was quiet. Eden’s mind was all
       sorts of jumbled but with what she took was in a way mellowing
       her out.
       When they arrived she would pull her hood up out of habit and
       security on her part. Her eyes widening as the sunglasses slid
       down showing the ceruleans in shock of just how nice the
       ravagers base looked.
       Compared to what she was use to- it seemed the ravagers lived
       way better- or least seemed to be treated much better off, from
       how it looked no one was scrambling for food, or fighting each
       other outside of training. It almost felt as if they weren’t a
       gang- but a place of home. It felt warm, and comfortable.
       Her steps sounded on the wooden floor as she took in the place-
       some faces she recognized from the bar, to press lightly into
       snows side. The girl simply reluctant to make herself known,
       A particular face that caught her attention, was Romelo, the man
       clearly in a deep conversation that let her feel a sense of
       relief of not being recognized, as she saw the man leave the
       building.
       Her mouth twisting a little- she knew she had seen him at their
       base before. During one of the catches she remembered seeing him
       talking to  Deus looking terrified. She assumed he was one of
       theirs and almost everyone dreaded Deus as their enforcer.
       She turned her head a bit as  they headed toward a hall where
       Truman’s room would be.
       The closer the group got to a door did the sounds of rock and
       the last sounds of cries reach Eden’s ears, she chuckled a bit
       to side eye Levvy who was bright red as she could hear them so
       much better.
       When the door opened with Truman coming out- did the faint smell
       of sex become a much stronger one as Levvy went sheepishly
       silent.
       Duo out of the two was registering what he had done. His panic
       was mounting as he threw his pants on before he heard Truman go
       out to talk to another boy. A mix of jealousy and fear on his
       face.
       As he walked out did he notice a smell of honey and smoke, his
       eye widening as what color he had left gone. There eden stood,
       all sense of staying invisible shedding off as she pull her hood
       off and stared hard.
       Duo’s instincts hit fight or flight as he didn’t hear what
       Truman said to shift into his wolf to try and get away to be
       practically tackled by Eden.”oh no you don’t duo! Stop
       panicking! I’m not here to hurt you!” She said as she tried to
       sooth the wolf to see it turn on her instead to raise her arm to
       feel teeth in her arm to give a natural cry out at the pain.
       End slid out as she barked at duo.”we are trying to protect you-
       don’t be stupid! They see that mark you know it’s not just gonna
       be you! Think of Mark- I know a few people that will hide it and
       I’ll keep it quiet.” She said before she let it out.”I got mated
       too.. and to the same gang.. you got leverage now.” She told him
       before Duo slowly would relax. His teeth slowly coming out
       before shifting to his human form to hold his head in his hands.
       Sounds of sobbing filling the quiet room.
       End let off a sigh to cradle her arm- almost ignoring the fact
       she got attacked as she drew duo in for a hug that seemed to
       catch him off guard. The E he was told of wasn’t like this..
       least not this side of her.
       “Dammit.. just got healed too.” Grumbled end under her breath.
       Once a question was posed Eden would slide out to answer as she
       continued to sooth the young man.”he’s part of the fanatics..
       you mentioned scar having a hit.. he and one of your own is why-
       I saw his face on the way in.” She murmured.”has a rose tattoo
       on his neck- hair I would kill for myself, and I do know he’s
       being threatened- Deus is an enforcer- his face told me he had
       something on him-.” She said quietly.
       Duo listened as E told snow word for word what he was and that
       she knew. His eye went to her with an incredulous expression of
       someone that had heard betrayal.  He was about to speak before
       fingers hit his mouth. E’s way of telling someone to shut up
       politely. His nose wrinkled at the blood of the fingers
       realizing what he had done to her to hang his head.
       “So is duo- his kid brother is being held against his will right
       now..“ she said as duo wrapped his arms around himself as he
       seemed to be in tears. His eyes darting at tru with clear show
       of guilt but clearly of want.
       He wanted to be with Truman- but his brother was always a top
       priority and couldn’t just leave.. if it had been him he would
       of died happy- but he couldn’t face the idea of being why his
       brother died so young.
       “I know you ravagers have your ways and I know duo will face
       whatever consequences comes his way- but all I ask is that you
       hold off and play Deus’ game till I can figure how to get mark
       out, once they know that duo has been outed - it’ll be a death
       sentence for both of them” Said Eden. She took a breath and
       finally said that she felt that needed to be said.”after all
       fanatics lives are like a timer- it eventually runs out- whether
       it be minutes or years depends on our choices.” She said as she
       looked at the group.
       —fin—
       A dark blush a look of surprise came to Mozzy's eyes when the
       God complimented him followed by Eli wrapping an arm around him
       and suggesting he sit in ghe shifters lap had him blushing all
       the more but giving no resistance as he was brought to the car
       and got comfortable in Eli's lap.
       The closeness only lasted as long as the car ride, Eli eager to
       see his friend. The way he behaved he worried that this person
       was more the Eli than just a friend or family but kept that to
       himself.
       What unfolded at first seemed relatively normal, Eli introducing
       them until the man Truman was sleeping with bolted only to be
       stopped by the redheaded woman.
       ---
       At this point, Nyrah felt like a tag along, going with the two
       men wherever they wished to take her. Their most resent spot a
       home in the not so great part of town. While Namor and Jalal
       were busy, something caught her eye, drawing her away from the
       two men. Being as naive as she was she didn't expect to get
       grabbed by a man with I'll intentions but it was the last
       mistake he would make as she shifted and trampled the man. The
       noise and commotion with End as a sickening ripping sound could
       be heard as she tore the man open to feast on his liver.
       -fin-
       Snow's eyes flickered from the happy faced Truman to Duo who
       came out from behind, and then suddenly shifted when he saw Eden
       there. He let out a curse when Eden moved to tackle the teen,
       and tried to get in to aid her, unfortunately though there were
       too many people around him to get anywhere close.
       Snow let out a growl when Duo bit Eden when she attempted to
       calm him down and soothe the teen. He had the sinking feeling in
       his chest that there was more going on, given that Eden knew the
       teen's name and didn't try to fight against the freaking out
       wolf.
       Truman looked just as shocked, and a little sickened at the
       confrontation, telling Snow that the cat shifter hadn't known
       that Duo was a part of a different gang. The teen stood there,
       frozen for until the conflict ended and then moved to kneel next
       to the sobbing Duo, and caressed the other's hair slowly.
       "Romelo," Snow sighed, identifying the man that Eden mentioned
       being another spy fo the fanatics. "We'll dig into that, but
       now, we need to figure out a way to get Duo's brother away from
       the fanatics."
       While a part of Snow was frustrated and a little angry about
       being deceived by Duo, he wasn't about to take that out on the
       guy. From what Eden had said, it was obvious that the kid had
       been manipulated into being a spy. "Let's get that bite wound
       cleaned up first, and figure out what to do next," He said and
       turned to see Einar, Hama and a few other ravagers had come up
       to see what the ruckus had been about.
       Snow ran a hand through his hair, glancing at Eli who looked
       more than a little freaked out and was clinging to Mozzy and
       Levvy, his eyes super huge.
       "W-what are you gonna do to him?" He asked with a bit of a
       stutter and a fearful look on his face. After hearing Truman so
       happy just moments before, the last thing he wanted was for his
       friend/brother to go through something painful. "Don't..bonded
       pairs experience the pain their partners go through?"
       Snow let out a soft sigh. "You needn't worry about that. We
       don't use physical pain for punishment. He'll be watched for a
       time, maybe kept to the safe house or paired with an older
       member until we feel we can trust him again. Though, it's going
       to take time for that. Einar, grab the med kit will you? And
       Hama, get a team together to find out what Romelo has been up
       to. Wolf, grab the med kit so I can see to my mate's wound," He
       said then moved to kneel next to Eden to look over the bite mark
       closely.
       "Rio, go outside and bring in the people waiting out there. You
       should find two men and a woman. I'm thinking if we want to get
       Duo's little brother away from the fanatics. A quick extraction
       is best. Namor will probably insist on going if we ask," He
       added,
       -----
       Namor's sharp ears caught the sound of a skirmish from inside
       the ravager house, distracting him from Nyrah and he didn't
       notice she'd wandered off until he heard the sounds of her
       running in her horse/kelpie form. "Probably should get her off
       the street before more idiots try to do something to her." He
       sighed shooting a look at Jalal.
       He used a bit of magic to clean up the blood and got rid of
       what she'd left behind of her would be attacker. "Try to stick
       close please," He told her and then cleaned her bloodied face
       off gently. "There are stupid men who will try to hurt you
       here,"
       They headed back to the house just in time to see a blonde
       haired man coming out, glancing around for them. "Snow said to
       ask you all to come inside," The guy said, his eyes raising to
       look up at Jalal's immense height. "Mind your head sir, the
       doorways are a bit low," He added and then turned around to lead
       them inside.
       Namor chuckled at the warning, finding it amusing that Jalal was
       so much taller than him in his new body. Once inside, he fell
       silent as the situation was explained and then Snow asked if
       he'd mind going to retrieve the young boy that was being held
       captive by the fanatic gang.
       "But of course, though I'll need someone who's been there before
       to get where the boy is without drawing attention,"
       -fin
       Jalal waited with his lover as to not overwhelm them, but
       hearing the commotion - and ends pained cry almost had him
       running in. The silent reminder she was older being repeated in
       his mind.
       Thats when he too noticed Nyrah had slipped away yet again. His
       worry showing on his face as he went to her to help clean her
       face.”it’s true.. last thing we want is you hurt.” He said
       before hearing the voice of the man.
       He heard the comment to simply chuckle before dipping down to
       make his way in.
       Meanwhile, inside the group was starting to settle down.
       Duo felt a gentle touch of Truman’s hand in his hair to peer at
       the teen. “I’m sorry..” he murmured to him alone.”I wasn’t lying
       when I said you lucked out being picked up by ravagers..” he
       told him.
       Hearing snow speaking of not being physical made him inwardly
       feel relief.  His eye went to Hama, only to drift away as he was
       able to show on his face the guilt of someone that looked to the
       man like a father figure.
       He had managed to help him gain control over his wolf more than
       anyone else could. His hand going to his hair as he twirled- he
       observed Eden taking off the bigger hoodie. The woman’s tree
       tattoo on her arm showing as she adjusted her teal top to keep
       from anything popping out, to shifting her sunglasses off to
       better look at the damage.
       >>>
       ^^^
       Eden sat amidst the bustling chaos, feeling the gentle tug on
       her arm from Snow. His eyes, warm and concerned, scanned the
       wound with a tenderness she was not accustomed to. She chuckled
       softly at his request for medical kits, unused to such fuss.
       A sudden flash of memory came to her, a moment filled with
       concerned hands and watchful eyes. She instinctively reached for
       her head, trying to suppress the nagging pain by lightly tapping
       her temple.
       Duo, observing her actions, discreetly pulled Truman aside,
       moving closer to Hama. The last time he'd seen Eden perform that
       motion, she had ended up in a violent confrontation with their
       own men, lost in a confused haze after taking drugs.
       Unexpectedly, Eden's fingers shifted from her temple to gently
       touch Snow's face, drawing him into a deep kiss. Her voice,
       speaking in a language unfamiliar to Duo, whispered, "*I’ll be
       fine, my heart.*”Her hand gracefully shaped a flower, then moved
       to touch her wound as if to heal it. "*See?*" she said, her
       demeanor shifting to one of affection as she gently maneuvered
       Snow to sit in his lap. This tenderness was unlike anything Duo
       had witnessed from Eden before.
       Duo's eyes widened in surprise as he took in the scene. "That's
       new," he muttered, easing into a relaxed stance. "Give her a few
       moments... she has... episodes. She won't remember what
       happened, though," he explained to those around him. He watched
       Eden playfully tousling Snow's hair until Jalal, a towering
       figure, approached. "It's memories," Jalal said, a hint of
       understanding in his voice, "probably coming and going." Duo
       nodded, subtly edging closer to Truman for reassurance.
       —fin—
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