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    The young man stared at Kento in soft surprise. His golden hair and soft grey eyes made it clear he was a child of Athena. "Thank you," he whispered with a small smile. "I can wait, though, it's okay. I don't want to wake your patient.. friend.. brother over there." He chuckled faintly with a small, sheepish shrug. He seemed pretty upbeat for someone obviously in pain and with a prosthetic leg.


    Kage frowned slightly, not believing him for a second as he reached out to gently squeeze Lyrin's shoulder. "You know..." he said quietly, glancing aside. "If you're willing, there's something I'd like to show you. It'd be better if I did, anyway. I don't know how I'd keep it a secret during our trip, or even why I'd want to. It's out in the forest, though."


    Galen giggled in amusement and shook his head. "No, it was funny! I mean, true, I'm sure-- but funny.~"

    β€œIt’s okay. I think he and Demonβ€”the cat, are both pretty worn out after today that as long as we’re quiet, they won’t wake up,” Kento replied with a faint, warm smile before he stepped aside. β€œPlease, I’d like to be able to help you if it’s within my ability to do so.”


    Lyrin jumped slightly in surprise from his touch and looked up at him with wide eyes before asking quietly, β€œAre you sure you want to trust meβ€”? I’m... I’m more than happy to go with you but... I don’t want you to force yourself into doing anything that will make you feel uncomfortable.”


    β€œIt’s not really true though,” Basil replied with a timid smile, still blushing as he laughed softly. β€œReally, it couldn’t be farther from the truth.”

    The young man smiled weakly. "Thanks," he murmured back. "I just -- I fell during training. I just need something simple for scrapes and bruises.. something for disinfection too, just in case."


    Kage smiled softly as he nodded, his cyan eyes calm now, although they were still a little red-rimmed from earlier. "Yes, I'm certain. It's not worth keeping a secret from you and Lyrin, if we're going to be traveling together. I'll have to take that secret with me. And I think it'll be fun for both of us. I'll tell you what it is once we get away from camp.. unless you'd rather it be a total surprise." His eyes twinkled.


    "Please," Galen murmured softly with a wry smile as he gazed back at him. "You're so smart, Basil. I know you've got to be right most of the time.~"

    β€œOf course,” Kento murmured with a faint smile before he turned away towards his cabinet, pulling out a small med-kit. He walked back and held it out to him, glancing aside as he pushed up his glasses. β€œHere you go... it’s packed with a couple of bandages, disinfectant, cotton balls, some ibroprofin a bit of ointment for any burns that you might accidentally get... it should have plenty of the things you need for small, minor injuries.”


    β€œThat’s up to you,” Lyrin murmured with a wry smile as he moved to stand up, stretching up. β€œIt really depends.... how much, do you want to tease me?”


    Basil blushed shyly as he stared up at him before glancing aside, β€œOh I don’t know about that...”

    The young man's eyes shone with gratitude as he accepted the med kit from Kento. "Thank you very much, Kento," he murmured warmly, dipping his head. "I'm Darian, by the way."


    Kage chuckled softly in amusement. "Alright, I'll tell you when we get to the woods. Come on, let's go.~" He moved past him and stepped outside.


    "You aaare," Galen insisted, moving closer to kiss him on the cheek.

    β€œYou’re welcome,” He replied, smiling gentle before he rubbed the back of his neck. β€œAnd it’s nice to meet you, Darien...”


    Lyrin dipped his head slightly and moved off quietly after him, smiling faintly despite himself. β€œYour secret’s not going to give me a heart attack, is it now?”


    Basil blushed shyly as he laughed softly before murmuring, β€œAlright, I admit defeat. If you say that I’m usually right, I’ll agree.”

    "You too," Darian replied with a slightly shy smile, but his eyes sparkled as he gazed down at him. "You're pretty cute."


    "That's why I think it's a better idea to tell you first before we actually get to it," Kage replied seriously.


    "Yesss," Galen said with a wide grin.

    Kento’s eyes widened abruptly in shock as he flushed and protested softly, β€œI... what? Me? No...” He shook his head held up a hand with a meek smile.


    β€œI was... I was just joking,” Lyrin murmured warily before he closed his eyes, sucking in a breath. β€œBut... when you say it so seriously like that, it makes me nervous...”


    Basil giggled softly as he leaned into his side, smiling happily despite his earlier embarrassment.

    "No, really," Darian insisted softly, smiling gently down at him. His eyes were kind, and he seemed to genuinely mean it. "Would you like to go out sometime?"


    Kage paused and started to giggle. "Oops!" He looked amused as he glanced back at Lyrin, grinning sheepishly. "I'm sorry, it's not scary, I promise. I mean, you'll be surprised, but it's nothing to worry about!"


    Galen hummed happily as he gently wrapped an arm around Basil, despite the fact that the sunburn made it hurt.

    Kento flushed darkly and stammered incoherently, unable to come up with a response to the question so quickly as he nervously pushed up his glasses. I don’t know what to sayβ€”we’ve only just met and I know that it’s probably just a date and that I would get to know him better through that time but...!!


    (Basil- Ah, if only a certain kitty were awake to answer for the boy... *teases with a sly smile*


    Kento- DONT!!!)


    β€œAlright,” Lyrin murmured as he pressed a hand to his chest, letting out a soft sigh of relief. β€œThat’s good to hear... I think you’ll find that there’s not much out there I can’t handle.”


    (me- What if there were a super creepy girl who could make your fears appear so realistically and reveal dark secrets from your past in front of your future boyfriend? *asks super quietly before pressing hands over mouth, looking downward* I’m sorryyyyyyyyy....


    Lyn- D: don’t make me seem mean... they scared me and made me go defensively. *hides face in hands* I targeted the one who I thought would keep them distracted the longest.)


    Basil winced faintly from the pain but ignored it, too happy to be closed to his boyfriend to be bothered by the pain.

    Demon's ears twitched and she smirked with amusement before lifting her head and glancing towards them. Oh, he would love to. Trust me.


    Darian smiled down at Kento warmly, blushing faintly as he thought how adorable Kento was before his eyes went wide with shock. He glanced towards Demon. "D-did the cat just--?"


    "I believe it," Kage replied with a soft smile before reaching the edge of the forest and disappearing into the trees. He paused, turned, and glanced around. His eyes glittered with excitement as he looked back up at Lyrin. "Alright, maybe you're not going to believe this until you see it -- but I have a dragon," he whispered.


    (owo)


    Galen gently kissed the side of Basil's head before murmuring, "We really need to get your sunburn fixed up, my dear..."

    β€œDemon!” Kento protested softly, barely remembering to keep his voice down so he wouldn’t wake Quincy. β€œGods... yes... she... she can talk...” He pushed up his his glasses and sighed, shyly hugging himself as he flushed darkly. God, I’m so embarrassed I feel like I could die!


    β€œA dragon?” Lyrin asked flatly, folding his arms across his chest with a frown. β€œKage, not only is that idea a bit...unbelievable, but the idea you would have a dragon, trained so it wouldn’t rip a person’s face off is impossible and incredibly dangerous.” His eyes flashed warily although he looked as if he were trying to remain somewhat non-judgemental.


    (XD don’t worry about that lol)


    β€œYours too,” Basil replied with a shy flush as he looked up at him, smiling softly.

    Darian blinked slowly, then decided to just accept that and move on with his life so his brain didn't break trying to understand how that was possible. He smiled lopsidedly as he gazed down at Kento and gently tilted his chin upwards. "So... was she right?~"


    Kage poked him gently in the tummy. "Come on, you're far too serious, Lyrin. He's only a baby! And you had better be nice to him," he added childishly.


    Galen smiled sheepishly. "You almost made me forget I was sunburned... come on, let's get back to camp." He gently Eskimo kissed Basil before moving onwards.

    Kento’s eyes widened in shock before he stammered out faintly, β€œI-I don’t... I don’t know... it’s... this is a bit suddenβ€”we just met not even ten minutes ago...” I don’t understand why you would want to go out on a date with meβ€”really...


    β€œI’m too serious? I’m trying not to risk losing a limb or anything,” Lyrin replied as he folded his arms across his chest before smirking slightly. β€œYou’re seriously worried about me being niceβ€”?”


    β€œSorry, my love,” Basil replied shyly before he followed after him once more, looking downward with a bright blush visible on his cheeks.

    Darian tilted his head, his long, wavy hair falling to one side as he gazed down at Kento warmly. "I was under the impression that that was what dates were for."


    Kage gasped and crossed his arms, puffing his cheeks out in a pout. "My feelings are hurt. My dragon would never hurt anybody! Unless they were trying to hurt me, of course, but he's only a baby. He can't do much to anything but a mango." He huffed as he glanced at Lyrin. "Don't tell me you don't like baby animals?"


    (Kage baby animals are not the problem XD)


    "What are you apologizing for?" Galen asked with surprise, glancing back at him and blushing faintly.

    β€œI guess so,” Kento admitted quietly as he glanced aside, closing his eyes in thought. β€œBut... I’m really not supposed to be going on datesβ€”β€œ


    β€œKage, that’s besides the point whether or not I like baby animals. Dragons are dangerous no matter the size or how old they are,” Lyrin murmured with a frown as he rested his hand on his hip. β€œAnd you’re being over dramatic.”


    (XD lol)


    β€œFor reminding you of the pain,” Basil replied with a timid smile as he looked up at him.

    Darian smiled mischievously. "Don't tell me you're not old enough to date without parental permission?"


    OOOOO, Demon exclaimed.


    "You'll get it when you meet him," Kage murmured simply, turning away and walking on ahead. His voice was a little crisp, and it was clear Lyrin had genuinely upset him one way or another.


    Galen shook his head. "You're silly, Basil," he murmured gently. "It's just a sunburn."

    Kento flushed darkly as he hugged himself a little tighter before stammering, β€œOf... Of course I don’t need permissionβ€”β€œ


    Lyrin decided to keep his mouth shut and wordlessly followed after him, rubbing his arm slightly.


    β€œI-I know but... you had said you almost forgot about it and...” Basil stammered as he blushed darkly in growing embarrassment before he looked aside.

    Darian chuckled as he smiled down at him wryly. "I know, I'm just teasing. You don't have to say yes, you know-- of course I'd like you to," he added with a small laugh of amusement, "but you can definitely say no if you don't want to. I won't be upset."


    After a rather long ways, Kage lead Lyrin to a cluster of blackberry bushes. He paused, stopping to pick some of the berries, before pushing through them and opening a mossy wooden trapdoor hidden underneath. He headed in without a word to Lyrin.


    "It's fine," Galen insisted gently, offering him a small smile. "Really."

    β€œWould... would you give me a little bit of time to think about it at the very least?” Kento asked softly before he shakily took in a breath, running it through his hair. β€œIt’s... it’s just very sudden and I’m not a very spontaneous person...”


    Lyrin fidgited as he warily stood outside before he moved to quietly sit beside one of the trees outside to wait. This is crazyβ€”he should have told Luciel and just surprised me with it because then I just would have had to have went along with it instead of voicing my doubts. Luciel would have just been like β€œomg, so cool!” or β€œdoes it know any cool tricks yet?”. He hid his face in his hands and groaned faintly to himself, irritated that he had upset Kage already and it hadn’t even been a day.


    Basil let out a soft, defeated sigh as he leaned against Galen slightly before murmuring, β€œI suppose it is... given you’re saying so.”