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Post by clementine on Aug 13, 2009 21:06:16 GMT -5
Epsilon had been working those two hours, giving the full body massages that his resort was known for. People paid the big bucks to be under his care too. The Sensaphorian definitely had the magic touch. That and being around him just made people relaxed.
The kid was tired, but happy after have worked so diligently. That is, until his last customer of the day decided to cop a feel, groping his pert ass with a squeezing hand. Epsilon shrieked in outrage, dropping the tray of oils he had been carrying. The glass bottles hit the floor with a crash, echoing through the lobby. Mintaka came running into the lounge
There was silence followed by Epsilon yelling at the pervert. "Don't you ever touch me again or I'll break your fingers!" He hollered, his child-like facade nowhere to be seen. The Sensaphorian actually had the man's hand in his own, bending back the sausage fingers. He expertly made the joints pop, just short of breaking the bones, making the man shout out apologies. Both Mintaka and Zeta did nothing, merely watching in a bemused fashion.
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Post by praiseofblood on Aug 13, 2009 21:18:02 GMT -5
Darren was passing in the lobby when he heard the shriek. He mosied over to see what the commotion was about. What he saw was nothing short of shocking. Epsilon had a man's hand's in a near bone-shattering grip, and the man was gurgling apologies. Darren rose an eyebrow, impressed. The kid wasn't all sugar plums and unicorns then, he liked that.
He spotted the kid's brother's standing there watching and decided to do the same, enjoying the spectacle.
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Post by clementine on Aug 13, 2009 21:27:03 GMT -5
Epsilon dropped the man's hand, only to kick him squarely in the back of the knee so that he tumbled to the floor. He didn't even deign another response, simply turning his nose up and walking out. His brothers would take care of the man and make sure that he never came back. In fact, the two were already rushing over to give the pervert a piece of their minds.
Too busy being angry, he didn't realize Darren was standing there until he'd nearly walked into the Zercan. "Darren!" Epsilon cried excitedly, anger forgotten as he jumped into the man's arms for a hug. "What's wrong? Can I get you anything?" He asked with a bright smile as if he had never tried to break a man's hand.
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Post by praiseofblood on Aug 13, 2009 21:49:33 GMT -5
Darren simply blinked at the kid in his arms before laughing. So the kid was bi-polar. He could deal with that.
"No, nothing's wrong, just wondering what was up. I was being nosey," he said, letting the kid down. "Actually, I was about to head to dinner, care to join me?" he asked. It seemed to be a recurring theme with this kid. He jumps Darren, and Darren invites him to go places.
He awaited the kid's answer as his A.I beeped. He looked at his wrist and frowned, it was a message from Farrah. "Can you hold on for a bit, it's my brother."
He read the message, and rose and eyebrow, cursing. Jikan had been admitted to the hospital and Rykan was going off world to see about finding a cure. Darren had half a mind to go pick his friend up and help him search. His mood visibly deflated as he switched off his communicator.
"Sorry, I just got some bad news...but my offer still stands." he said, looking at he boy.
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Post by clementine on Aug 13, 2009 22:04:18 GMT -5
Epsilon was perfectly happy with how he kept meeting Darren. That meant he didn't have to search the man out like a clingy kid. "Nosey huh? Yeah well, don't touch my ass." Was all the boy said on the matter, shrugging.
He was about to answer Darren with an emphatic yes, only to have a beeping interrupt him. Curiously, Epsilon peered at the Zercan as the message was read. He sensed Darren's mood fall and was instantly emanating mental waves of calm, not wanting the male to be upset.
Epsilon smiled kindly, looking more mature than he had yet as he touched Darren's arm. "How about some other time." He offered gently. "I feel like you want to leave and go help." Epsilon wasn't a mind reader, but he was adept at reading feelings. "You should go." Lilac eyes turned upwards, staring at the Zercan he had come quickly to care very much about.
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Post by praiseofblood on Aug 13, 2009 23:44:04 GMT -5
Darren looked at the boy with a small smile on his face. It was amazing how the boy could read him so well.
"No," he replied, thinking it over. "I'm not sure if he'll even let me help him. Rykan's so independent, he'll probably kick my ass first if I show up." Darren smiled wryly at the thought of his friend. "I need to talk with the family and work some things out first anyway, before I go anywhere." He sent a quick message through Oren, and looked back down to the boy.
"Your answer from before still stand or what? I'd really like some company tonight." he said, smiling slightly at the boy.
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Post by clementine on Aug 14, 2009 0:06:34 GMT -5
He was a Sensaphorian. Of course he could read Darren well. Despite that, Epsilon looked up at the Zercan intently for a moment, before glancing away. "Yes. I keep you company tonight." The boy smiled that contagious smile of his.
Epsilon grasped Darren hand, squeezing it. "You have to promise to tell me when you leave though. Okay?" He tugged the male through the lobby and out the entry way into the evening. "Did you have somewhere you wanted to go in mind?" He added curiously, looking at all the people starting to come out.
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Post by praiseofblood on Aug 14, 2009 0:10:18 GMT -5
"Not particularly, no." Darren shrugged. "And of course I'll tell you when I leave. I wouldn't do that to you," he smiled at the young Sensaforian.
"Do you have anywhere you reccomend?" he asked the boy, feeling content just holding the boy's hand. He found it a bit odd that the boy had taken such a shine to him, but he didn't mind. Epsilon's company was all he needed to keep him somewhat sane during all of these happenings.
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Post by clementine on Aug 14, 2009 0:18:05 GMT -5
"Good and I know of a really great place." Epsilon announced, swinging Darren's hand lightly as they strolled down the streets. "It sits on top of a tall building so it had this wonderful view." He couldn't help but think that he and Darren looked like a couple walking among all the other couples. The thought made him smile, even though he knew that Darren probably thought him just a little kids like his brothers. It was okay because, for now, it was nice.
"Tell me what it's like on Zerca, Darren. Is it much like here? I've only ever seen pictures." Eppi was back to his curiosity. It seemed he could never stop his questions.
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Post by praiseofblood on Aug 14, 2009 0:29:03 GMT -5
"Zerca is...home. It's large, and the people are friendly, though the sexes are separated from one another. Females don't like to associate with males and vice versa. The cities are large, but not uncomfortably crowed like most, and the stars are brilliant at night. The waters are just short of warm, and the forests are vast, perfect for running. You'd have to see it to really get the beauty of it. I hope I get the chance to take you someday," Darren smiled at the boy, meaning every word.
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Post by clementine on Aug 14, 2009 0:35:47 GMT -5
Epsilon made a sound of happiness, his face covered in his characteristic smile. "Oh, I'd like to go someday." It was nice to dream, even knowing his family would probably never let him leave. "It sounds like a beautiful place. Weird that the girls are by themselves, but that's okay." He added with a giggle.
The teen continued to lead Darren through the tangle of crowds, finally reaching a building with a brilliantly lit dome top. It was the restaurant and Epsilon led the Zercan into the building and up an elevator. Inside, the dining area was completely surrounded by the glass dome, overlooking the city and the ocean in the distance. It was ritzy and very expensive looking.
"Isn't this cool?" Epsilon asked, searching for Darren approval of the place. Goodness knew that such a gorgeous looking place had very tasty food.
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Post by praiseofblood on Aug 14, 2009 11:34:05 GMT -5
Darren smiled at the place, looking down to the boy that was currently beaming at him. "It's beautiful," he smiled as they were promptly waited on and led to a table, Darren and Eppi ordered their drinks, and they fell into a comfortable conversation.
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Post by clementine on Aug 14, 2009 12:25:07 GMT -5
"Okay." Epsilon announced, looking at his menu seriously. "I think I know what I'm gonna get. It's a hard decision you know." It really was since everything on the menu was amazing. "What are you gonna get Darren? They even have meat here too!" Which, apparently, was a really big things. Most restaurants on Sensaphorian didn't hold such a thing.
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Post by praiseofblood on Aug 14, 2009 12:30:10 GMT -5
Darren smiled at the boy's enthusiasm. "Well, I might just get this here," he said, pointing to the menu. "Do you reccomend it?" he asked, smiling.
Oren beeped with a message, and Darren turned the computer off, he didn't feel like anymore surprises today.
"Are you always this excited?" he asked. "It seems all you do is smile, not that I mind. It's refreshing to see on a person." Darren said.
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Post by clementine on Aug 14, 2009 12:39:34 GMT -5
Epsilon looked over to what Darren had pointed at. "Oh, that's good." He blinked when the Zercan didn't check his message, but didn't ask. He didn't want the older male to get sad again.
"I never really noticed. Yes? I just get happy around people I like." He said this completely seriously, though ended with a giggle. "And I don't smile that much." Epsilon rolled his eyes teasingly.
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