Predator and Prey -- [Rainiere x Isa]

[Ephemerality]

Rainiere let out an annoyed sigh as he reclined back on the bench he had found only moments earlier, lifting a lit cigarette to his lips and drawing in a deep breath. Just one look at him would've given it away: the hybrid was mind-numbingly bored. What it wouldn't have given away, however, was that he most certainly was not part of the student body here at this.. art college, wasn't it? He wasn't really sure. The boy had only stumbled upon it unintentionally and figured it was worth checking out. Besides, he could easily pass for the role of tortured artist or whatever, right? It wasn't too far of a stretch.

But just what, exactly, was the boy even doing there? It wasn't like he had any interest in the arts whatsoever. Nor did he have interest in socializing in general, the vast majority of the time. No, it was more like that aforementioned boredom was mixing with hunger and a general dislike of hunting down prey in the forests, making for a deadly combination.

Those light red eyes followed each person as they passed by, some completely ignoring him while others gave him uncomfortable or even outright disdainful glances. Yet, none so far had caught his eye. How was he supposed to charm someone into following him away from prying eyes when he couldn't even find anyone that looked the least bit appealing? A quiet, annoyed groan passed his lips as he pulled the cigarette away from his lips, tossing it to the ground and grinding it out with the heel of his shoe.

"C'mon, there has t'be something around here," He muttered to himself, slouching even further in his spot.

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

Isa raced across the campus, cursing silently to himself. Why did his alarm clock just HAVE to not go off this morning! Now he was going to be late to his photography class, and needless to say, Isa was PISSED.

He smelled cigarette smoke, and turned to see who was smoking. It was a male with black hair going to one side, a white streak in the middle, and a white ponytail behind him. The male's eyes were a pinkish-red, and he had more piercings than Isa had had birthdays. And, although Isa had never been attracted to people like him, he found himself drawn to this male. "I've never seen you around campus. Do you go here?"

[Ephemerality]

Rain was just about to let his eyes fall closed for a moment when someone racing down the pathway caught his attention.. and held it. That was a first for the day. Yet, the boy was certain the other was just going to continue on his way, making it impossible to lure him over without causing a scene and drawing attention to himself. As hard as he'd been struck with what he had only assumed to be acute predatory interest, he knew his.. hobbies were highly illegal in Jokadi. While he wasn't the best guy around, he wasn't stupid, either. Self-preservation and staying undetected were key.

When the blonde had actually stopped and spoke to him, out of the blue, the surprise was evident on his face -- but only for a moment. He reigned in his surprise, and quickly conjured up a grin.

"Transfer student," Rain answered, the lie effortlessly rolling off his tongue, "What's the rush about, mm?"

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

"I've got a photography class in a few minutes, but I've got some time to kill..." Isa nodded. "Where are you from, if you don't mind me asking..."

[Ephemerality]

The answer sent a thoughtful 'hmm' from the boy's throat. So, this boy was on the way to class? That certainly gave him a short timeframe to accomplish what he wanted. But hey, since when had Rain ever disliked a challenge?

"Me? Born and raised right here in Jokadi," He answered vaguely enough, giving the other a handsome smirk as he scooted over, then patted the seat next to him, "And if you got a minute to spare, I wouldn't mind the company. Especially not cute company like you."

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

Isa blushed at the cute comment, but sat next to the strange male nevertheless. "I-I'm not cute..." The blond muttered, pulling his loose sweater tighter around himself. "If anyone's good looking here, it's you..." Isa said before he could stop himself. When he realized what he'd said, the blond photographer blushed even redder.

[Ephemerality]

The half-breed's grin widened when the other blushed and sat down, and that response? He could've just eaten up the compliments with a spoon. What was even better, though, was that his tactics seemed to be working.

"If you say so," He mused aloud, kicking out his legs in front of him and crossing his ankles, "Name's Rain. Yours?"

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

"I-I'm Isa. Just moved here from Parinenai... Never stayed in one place on the planet's surface for long..."

[Ephemerality]

"Isa? Cute name for a cute boy," He stated, most definitely laying it on thick. But hey, if it was working, why stop now? He'd already gotten this far. There was no way the hybrid boy was letting this one go now that he had him. He didn't know what, but there was something oddly attractive about the boy. It was something deeper than just looks alone. It made him quite curious to figure out just what it was.

"Parinenai, though? Can't say I've ever been. I've never left the planet, period," He stated with a one-shouldered shrug. Why bother leaving? He had everything he wanted and needed right here -- a perpetually dark planet, a whole lot of anonymity, and cute little potential victims running around all over the place. After a second, he went on. "You seem like the type to love the sunlight. Why come all the way to Jeskara?"

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

"I'm only here to go to the college. I'm a photographer, and want to hone my skills..." Isa nodded, his face burning up at the comments Rain was making about cuteness.

[Ephemerality]

"But I'm sure that there are tons of these arts colleges on more appealing planets?" He questioned, then paused and leaned in slightly before giving the other an impish little grin, "Or are you more the type that's just drawn more to the darkness than the light, hm?"

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

"W-what do you mean?" Isa stuttered, eyes wide at the male's close proximity to his face.

[Ephemerality]

Rain let out a soft laugh at the other's response, shaking his head softly in amusement. "Innocent little thing, aren't you?" He mused, and leaned even closer while his voice dropped to a daring, blunt whisper, "I was flirting with you."

[Lizzy the Fluff Master]

"I-I'm sorry. I've got to go!" Isa jumped up, putting his backpack on.

[Ephemerality]

"Aw, come on," Rain urged, standing as Isa did. A hand went out to catch the other by the arm -- his grip not rough or hurtful, but just enough to keep the boy from running away on him. And as good as the boy was at playing the charming card, he was even better at playing the pleading card, if that pout on his lips was any indication.

"Do you really have to go?" He asked, playing up the loneliness as much as possible, "You're the only person whose even talked to me today.."