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Post by clementine on Dec 18, 2009 0:47:31 GMT -5
It was early in the morning, as usual when Apollo rolled out of bed to start work. Usually he and his family all did separate jobs and today was no different. Today, Apollo was assigned to help wit the cleaning and restoration of a freight ship that had been sitting in storage for nearly a decade. The junk heap was a classic though and the owner was looking to get it shining like new. Apollo supposed he was chosen for the job because he w as small and could get into places like the vent to clean.
Whatever the reason, Apollo was ready to go within the hour, heading down to the docks with his cleaning supplies and a lunch from his mother. He greeted a few people that he knew happily, as he met with the other workers of the old freight to begin the cleaning.
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Post by fearless on Dec 18, 2009 0:58:14 GMT -5
Erriene or Eri as he liked to be called walked out of his ship into the early morning light. He had been traveling and thought this planet would be a good place to stop. He wished he would feel the pull like his life bearer had to his mate. He was getting lonely even with Aiden by his side. Aiden was more just for his feeding and he was a great friend, he understood his need and knew he did not love him. Aiden also wanted to find his mate. Eri smiled as he started to walk down the docks then froze when he saw a beautiful male, he needed to meet him, that was his mate. He followed Apollo then just watched him from a distance.
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Post by clementine on Dec 18, 2009 1:16:35 GMT -5
Apollo got dirty. Really dirty. When the cleaning had started for the ship, he had been shunted into an air vent that needed dusting. He had no idea that some stranger had just taken a liking to him, too busy trying not to inhale too much soot and get the job done. Finally, after much scrubbing and coughing, the vents, at least in the captain's quarters, we usable.
Stumbling out of the ship and into fresh air, Apollo stumbled to a communal sink, practically falling into the trough to get clean. He was covered from head to toe in black soot, and one could barely see the correct color or his clothes, hair, and skin. Sputtering beneath the running water, Apollo tried to wash away the scum as best he could.
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Post by fearless on Dec 18, 2009 1:23:07 GMT -5
Eri followed quickly then frowned, one should not have to work this hard. Especially one this young and his mate at that. "You seem to be working hard young one," he told him softly. He couldn't help but reach out and help wash off his face. His clothes would have to be changed and washed they were full of soot. "Are you alright? Did you inhale any of that stuff?"
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Post by clementine on Dec 18, 2009 1:28:55 GMT -5
Too busy listening to the water rushing over his ears, Apollo didn't hear the strange male approached. When he suddenly felt hands helping to wash his face, he shrieked and jerked back, hitting the ground with a dull thud. Wiping at his face to clear the water, Apollo looked up at the male with a scowl.
"I always work hard and I'm fine." The teen huffed, moving to stand, shaking out his damp hair. "And who are you?" Apollo demanded, wrinkling his nose at the male. "If you're one of those guys from the office, my answer is still no. I won't do it, no thank you, good day." He rattled out, turning his back to the male and pulling his shirt over his head to wring it out.
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Post by fearless on Dec 18, 2009 1:33:53 GMT -5
Eri felt bad for making his mate frightened but he didn't say anything more. He smiled to him trying to help him calm down. "You should rest," he protested. "I'm Erriene, but you can call me Eri." He bowed polietly then looked to him with a frown. "Who are these men you speak of? And what have they asked you to do?" he demanded softly trying not to growl. His eyes went to his chest when he saw it and purred, he was hot.
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Post by clementine on Dec 18, 2009 1:43:07 GMT -5
Apollo pouted, pushing out his lower lip at the male. "Questions, questions. You ask to many of them Mr. Er...Err....um Erri." The teen frowned when he couldn't pronounced the strangers name correctly. He sometimes go tongue tied and couldn't help it.
"Now, if you'll please excuse me. I've got to get back to work" Apollo added, flicking a bit of water at the male. He didn't like that gentle voice or Eri's concerned face. It unnerved him and he didn't like it. "So please leave me alone." He called after he had turned on his heels to head back to the rusty freight.
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Post by fearless on Dec 18, 2009 1:48:52 GMT -5
Eri followed him he couldn't help it. "I don't want to leave you young one," he told him softly. He had liked that pout it was cute. "I shouldn't leave you because you could get harmed, someone needs to protect you."
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Post by clementine on Dec 18, 2009 1:56:05 GMT -5
"Just go away and leave me alone!" Apollo all but shouted, throwing his still wet shirt at Eri's head. "I don't need protection, so." He added, sticking out his tongue before dashing back up the ramp to the ship. Obviously non-workers would not be allowed on and Eri would be stopped if he tried to follow further.
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Post by fearless on Dec 18, 2009 2:02:54 GMT -5
Eri winced when the shirt was thrown at him, he had done a bad job with his mate so far. He sighed and just stayed outside waiting for him. He had been waiting a long time already so he did not mind waiting any longer. He just hoped his mate was not scared of him.
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Post by clementine on Dec 18, 2009 2:09:26 GMT -5
Hell yes Apollo was scared of Eri, knowing he was probably from that AV office just feigning innocence. Recently, they'd been trying to "recruit" him after he'd done a cleaning job for them a few months back. They just didn't take no for an answer. They said he had a cute voice. Whatever that meant.
Mind still stupidly on Eri, Apollo wasn't paying attention to what he was doing and caught his leg on a jagged bit of rusted pipe that was supposed to have been cut away. He screamed as white hot pain shot through his kneecap. Growling in frustration as he fell, Apollo clamped his hands around the wound to stop the blood as he waited for his co-workers to come find him. He already heard them scrambling through the vents.
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Post by fearless on Dec 18, 2009 2:13:39 GMT -5
Elli of course had no clue what had happened. He could not feel his mates feeling yet or could he see him. He just waited for him hoping he would be alright. He wanted to explain to him who he was now, he couldn't lose him after looking for so long.
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Post by clementine on Dec 18, 2009 2:19:29 GMT -5
Apollo was trying his hardest not to cry as he was carried out by one of the workers. "Oi, can we get a medi-box over here?" The male called as he gingerly carried Apollo into one of the garages. For the moment, the teen had forgotten about Eri as he buried his face in this stranger's neck.
Gently, he was set down in the med-box and the thing was turned on. Apollo was patted comfortingly on the back as the worker left to attend the rest of his duties.
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Post by fearless on Dec 18, 2009 2:25:44 GMT -5
Eri rose frightened when he mate was carried out. He growled when he watched him bury his head in his neck. He quickly followed them and reached for Apollos hand trying to comfort him. "Shh my mate I'm here," he whispered on instinct. He held his hand as he was in the box feeling for the first time the connection, but now he did not care, he only wanted to help his mate.
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Post by clementine on Dec 18, 2009 2:32:04 GMT -5
Apollo gave a startled squeak, pulling to free his hand. "W-what did you just say?" The teen's eyes widened in horror as he looked at Eri and he startled breathing rather quickly as his face paled. This wasn't happening. This so wasn't happening! He shrank down against the medi-box with nowhere to go, staring at Eri in horror.
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