~Mansion of Master Kio ~

[ShebaLatray]

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Kio focused on getting some work done before the power went out....if it went out. He did have a back up generator tucked away in the basement. But he rarely had cause to use it. And sometimes he purposely had it turned off so he could use oil lanterns and candles in the house instead. It was difficult when he wanted hot food, it took longer to cook, but it was doable.

He sent some emails, read some that he'd received, logged in his profit and loss from sales and saved his work just before the lights flickered again and Jester gasped across the room.

Kio looked over at him with his dark eyes under his red bangs. "Come here." Kio demanded as he pointed to the floor beside him. Under him was his bear kill from two months ago. And by the size of the rug as it stretched under the table and chair, it had been a good sized bear. But at least his pet wouldn't be sitting on the cold, wooden floor. He surely didn't want a sick pet on his hands.

 

[AK Ambrose]

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Jesters hair was curling around his finger by the time Kio called him to his side. The dragon obeyed quickly, scampering to his masters side and sitting down on the floor beside him. He rested his head against his masters leg and nervously looked towards the window.

He began twisting his hair again, with each clap of thunder making him jump. The silver eyed pet nuzzled his face against the warmth of Kios hand, trying his best to hide from the looming threat of a power outage.

Jester worked his fingers into the fur below him and tried to think of anything but the storm. He swallowed against the lump in his throat. "Do we get many storms up here, master?"

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[ShebaLatray]

AK Ambrose

Kio finished signing the forms he'd gotten when he'd gone to the village below He stacked them on neatly, put a large red ruby colored paperweight on it and left it on the corner of the table with his other stack. That was his filing system until he had them hold punched and put in one of the folders on the shelf.

He felt Jester's warm face against his thigh and the heat seemed to be searing through to his skin. He looked down at him, watching him watch the storm outside and feeling him jump with the noises of the storm. Kio couldn't resist petting him to calm him. He placed a hand on his head, forgetting his strength, he was a bit rough. But his thigh was there to keep from knocking Jester over. Kio's fingers slid gently through Jester's hair.

Kio was surprised at how soft his hair was as it slid like silk over his fingers. He heard his question and answered. "At least once a month until rainy season and then we get more." Kio said as his hand slid down the side of Jester's head to his ear and down to his neck. He wrapped his hand up under his chin and lift his head. He stared at Jester, mesmerized by his beauty and his captivating eyes. "What happened to you that you fear storms so?" He asked as he let him go. He got up from his chair and went over to the book case and pulled out a locked wooden box that had his family crest on it.

 

[AK Ambrose]

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Even if Kio was a bit rough, Jester greatly enjoyed the feeling of those strong fingers being pushed through his hair. However, hearing that storms were commonplace, Jester groaned. He looked up at his master, and once again grasped for his hand. He sighed lightly as Kio stepped away from him.

"My mother sold me to a scientist when I was young." He looked down again, working his fingers through the fur below him. How many bears had his master killed? "During one of the experiments, the power went out due to a storm, and... they ended up injecting too much.. whatever it was into me." Another boom of thunder made him shut his eyes and bite at his lip before continuing. "It made me really sick, and they quarantined me in my room for 3 days."

He looked back up at his master. "So... bad memories, I guess."

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[ShebaLatray]

AK Ambrose

Kio listened as he came back to his seat, setting the box on the desk before he moved the chair around so he could face Jester. He'd never done that before and his actions intrigued him. But he listened to Jester's tale.

"Well, there are no scientist in this house." Kio said and saw Jester bit his lip. I bled as he started talking again. Kio didn't want his pet hurting himself. He reached a hand and put it around Jester's throat and lifted him to his knees. Kio leaned in close, looking into Jester's eyes for a second before Kio's eyes went to his bleeding lower lip. His hot tongue running over Jester's lip, licking away any traces of blood. The puncture healing in seconds from Kio's saliva.

Over the intercom came a soft voice that thoroughly annoyed Kio. His face went back to its cold look as he let Jester go and leaned back in his chair. "Master?" Kio growled. Alice must have heard it over the intercom. "Master, dinner is ready." She said quickly and got off the intercom.

The intercom was somewhere on the wall with all the weapons, but it had good reception. Kio returned his eyes to his pet. "Let's eat." He said before he stood.

 

[AK Ambrose]

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Jester realized that was very true. It was almost silly to be afraid of storms at this point in his life. There was no one trying to stab him with some strange liquid, or draw blood. He was just here. In a new house with his master. He watched Kio very carefully.

He felt the blood running from his lip, but he didn't even realize what was happening until he was already in his masters grip. He felt that hot, wet tongue pass over his lip and, instinctively, his lips parted and his tongue darted out. The brief second their tongues met made Jester blush and smile. He felt his lip with his slender fingers, surprised to find a lack of punctures there.

Alice's voice made the dragon jump. He scoured the walls for the source, but gave up when he heard Kio growl. Why keep her around? She only ever seemed to make the master angry. He gave his masters hand a small nuzzle before rising to his feet. "Yes, master. And.. Thank you." Those two words held a lot of meaning. A thank you for not killing him. A thank you for stopping the bleeding. A thank you for quelling his fears.

Jester headed for the door, but stopped halfway, wondering if he was going to be picked up once again.

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[ShebaLatray]

AK Ambrose

Kio didn't feel like picking Jester up, although he was light as a feather to him. But Alice's voice had made his tense up and he didn't feel like being affectionate. He headed down the steps knowing that Jester would follow if he wanted to eat. He wasn't completely sure what Jester was thanking him for, but he said nothing in response.

Kio knew his house pretty well and navigated through the maze. They ended up in the dinning room at last. One end of the table was filled with food and two empty plates with silverware and glasses were set. Thomas came in carrying a large red pillow. He sat it on the floor next to the chair at the head of the table.

On the table was mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, two whole chickens, four large pieces of steak, a bowl of mixed fruit, mixed vegetables, rice and lamb cuts. "On the pillow, my pet." Kio said.

Thomas looked surprised as he lined up next to Alice by the wall and two other servants. And their mouths dropped open when Kio made Jester's plate first and handed it to him along with the silverware. Kio had put some of everything on the plate. He then made his plate of food and sat down in his chair.


"Thomas, play something." Thomas lite up. It had been a long time since his master had asked for music while he was eating. Thomas quickly went over to the dusty looking violin case by the was on the other side of Alice. He kept it tuned and clean, in case his master asked for music. And he was glad that he had. Thomas started playing a soft, cheery melody.

 

[AK Ambrose]

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Jester did indeed run after Kio, being especially sure to stay behind him at all times. His master seemed angry now, and he didn't want to further enrage him by trying to overrun him in his own house.

The dragon obeyed when he was told to sit on the pillow. He wanted to eat, and dinner smelled like heaven. Kio handed him down a plate and he took it gratefully. "Thank you very much, master." It took him a moment to get situated on his pillow in a way that he could eat without spilling any bit of food, but soon he was tearing into the food. His fangs sank into the juicy meat and quickly removed it from any offending bone.

He licked his lips and watched Thomas elegantly draw the bow across the strings.

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[ShebaLatray]

AK Ambrose

Kio ate quietly, as usual, until he saw that all that was left on Jester's plate was bones. "Do you want more?" He asked as he took his cloth napkin and wiped Jester's mouth.

A crash of ligthening lite up the dinning hall from the large glass windows in the hallway. Thundar sounded and the entire house shook. Kio looked over at his pet just before the lights dimmed.

Thomas didn't need to see the strings to play on. He knew his violin by heart and kept on playing in the dark.

 

[AK Ambrose]

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Jester licked at his lips once more as soon as Kio was done cleaning him up. "No, I'm fine." He answered just before the lightening struck and thunder shook the very foundation of the house. The noise made Jester jump and his plate fell off his legs and onto the floor.

Then, suddenly, he couldn't see. He couldn't see! His breathing picked up as he still heard Thomas playing. How could he stay so calm?! Jester was tense, as he felt around for something, anything!, to assure him that the world was still around him. He found the table. "M-master- I can't s-see-" He managed out as he shook.

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[ShebaLatray]

AK Ambrose

Kio was feeling comfortably full and decided to stop eating as well. There would be plenty of food left over for the four servants.

When the lights went out, Kio could hear Jester's breathing change. He could tell that he was scared and Kio didn't want his pet biting himself again.....although licking him had been pleasureable.

Being the demon that he was, a fire demon, Kio could use his powers to see in the dark.....so he did. His eyes lit up to a dull red, just bright enough to see Jester but not scare him. Kio reached out and took Jester's wrist as he gripped the table. He pulled Jester up and into his lap. He put a hand around Jester's throat to still him before Kio leaned in and softly kissed Jester's cheek. "Calm down." Kio whispered so only Jester could hear. Kio licked Jester's neck just were his thumb was holding him before he let him go and leaned back in the chair.

Thomas played on as the generator started to kick on. The light flickers and then went off a few times before the backup power too complete control and turned all the lights on....but only downstairs.


**signing off for a bit. I'm at work and I'm going to head home and get back online. c ya soon.**

 

[AK Ambrose]

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Jester gasped when he was suddenly lifted into Kio's lap, and the dragon grasped for the hand that soon held his throat. Kio was warm and comforting as much as he was powerful and intimidating. Jester felt those lips against his cheek and he relaxed slightly, only to tense up again at the sensation of being licked.

The pressure on his throat was gone in almost the same instant that the power was restored to the lower half of the house. Jester swallowed and looked around the room. He seemed to be the only one that was terrified. It was a sting to his pride that not even Alice seemed phased by it! He certainly was stronger than her, wasn't he? He had the blood of a dragon coursing through his veins! Jester clenched his jaw and tilted his head back slightly, as if to show off some of his neck and try to make himself feel more powerful.

Of course, that display ended as another bout of thunder shook the house.

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Sure thing! Hope you had a good day at work.

ShebaLatray

 

[ShebaLatray]

AK Ambrose

Kio chuckled as he watched Jester when the lights came on. Hearing the strange noise coming from their master, all the servants eyes flicked to him and even Thomas missed a note. But Kio didn't let it seem like he'd noticed as Thomas switched songs to something else.

"Let's let them eat or they'll be of no use to me tomorrow." Kio said taking Jester's neck to stead him as he forced him to rise as he got up himself. "Shall I turn down your bed, master and run your water?" Thomas asked, suddenly at his masters' side with his violin in hand. "No, I will take care of it." Kio said putting a hand on Thomas' head before heading do the hallway.

Since the first floor was lit, it was no problem seeing, but as Kio got further and further down the hallway and then went up the steps, it was visibly darker. Kio looked over his shoulder to make sure Jester was following him. He didn't want him getting lost in the dark.


**It was a good day. I got in some extra hours so I don't have to stay as long tomorrow.**

 

[AK Ambrose]

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Jester didn't protest as he was forced to his feet. The lightening outside only seemed to be getting worse, as indicated by the cacophony of thunder that never seemed to end. But he would be braver than Alice!

He followed his master into the dark hallway, even though there was a slight hesitation in his steps. The only way he could follow Kio was by following the sound of his footfalls. He clenched his jaw and tried to keep his breathing level. Why was there no light up here?

A particularly close bolt of lightening brought a yip from Jester, his silvery eyes wide as he gazed at the window.

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Glad to hear it biggrin Say, I was talking to Charming Ice (since she has a dragon character as well) and we thought it'd be fun to have Ikki move in as well. It is your call of course, oh mighty one ; )

ShebaLatray

 

[ShebaLatray]

AK Ambrose

Kio heard Jester's steps behind him and was surprised that he'd followed him this far in the dark. But they were coming up on a gothic table stand that was in the hallway for decoration as well as for viewing, since it had a mirror. He didn't want Jester bumping into it. So he used his fire demon powers and his body glowed a bright red which made the hall visible for several feet.

"Keep you, my pet." Kio said over his shoulder as he kept walking. He had a slight smirk on his face. He had something nice for his pet before they went to bed.




**lol, sure, that sounds fine** blaugh

**oh, just fair warning....never had a 3 some, sooo I might suck at it or in dividing my attention....but we shall see. *** 4laugh