User blog:TorrentAB/Cecilia and Shinu RP (transcribed)(WARNING: Graphic material)

Chapter One



Around town there are rumors that the Tailor of Oria has shown up, and has set up shop in the lower district. For some, this brings panic, given the suspicion that she's responsible for many murders, but at the same time, many admire her work. Cicilia sits in the shop she recently set up, smiling as she hems an order. 

"Damn, ripped my jacket." Torrent looks down as a man gurgles on the ground. “Shinu, you think you can help me? I've got a lot of work to do here." Shinu forms out of the shadows, the gauntlets forming out of nothing. “You can't do it why?" "Because, I can't." “That’s not a good reason. Whatever, I'll get it fixed for you. I hear there's a good tailor in town anyways.  He walks toward the town as Torrent runs off into the forest.

Cicilia finishes the shirt and puts it on a mannequin, happy with her most recent work. Sitting in her traditional Orian living area near the front door, Cicilia begins making some tea.

Shinu walked into town, people stopping in terror at the sight of him. "Well, looks like it's the same as every other day." Shinu chuckled. "Now where is that tailor?" Shinu spotted a shop down the street, a sign with a giant pair of scissors hanging over the top.  <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Looks pretty old. Wonder if it will actually be any good." Shinu thought as he walked to the door, pushing it open. A small bell ringing overhead.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Looking up when she heard the bell, Cicilia took a sip from her tea and leaned back into the rather comfy chair. Something seemed strange about him, but the Tailor couldn't put her finger on it so she ignored it. Her scissors lay on the table in front of her as she smiled. "H-hello... How can I help you?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu laughed at her hesitant voice. "Really shy aren't you. Odd for one as cute as you."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She blushed bright red, looking down at the table. "U-uummm... T-thank you, sir?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"I need you to fix this tear for me. My brother was being a bit rough and managed to rip his jacket. Do you think you can fix this for me?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She looked down at the tear, nodding. "Something like this is an easy job... I could probably have it done in ten minutes or so... If any of it was missing maybe longer, but it's all intact."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu watched as she took the jacket, taking it with skill that comes from being a master at their job. As he watched her sowing it up, he noticed her scissors. Suddenly a feeling of danger came over him. "Hmm, must be something to do with the scissors." He stared at her, feeling deep in his gut that something was different about her. She wasn't normal somehow. Then he realized that she had noticed him staring.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She looked curiously at this man, mostly done the job. "Umm... Sir, is something wrong?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">He turned away, a small blush coming over his face. <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); line-height: 107%; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-themecolor: background2;"> <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"No, just watching you work. You seem to have a great amount of skill."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Oh... Thank you... I've been taught by my mother since I was a very young girl." <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); line-height: 107%; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-themecolor: background2;"> <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She took another sip of her tea, then continued.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">After 10 minutes, she had finished with the rip. He picked it up, looking at the area where the rip was. "I don't even see a mark!" He looked over at her. In the 10 minutes he had been here he still hadn't figured out what it was that was different about her. "She reminds of my brother, but how," he thought to himself. "What are you doing the rest of the day?" He was intrigued by this cute girl that had caused him to feel wary. What power did she have? "I know a nice bar nearby. Do you want to go with me?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Errr... Sorry, I don't drink. And I don't close up shop for another twenty minutes or so? Would you like some tea, maybe?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Sure, I would love some!" He pulled out a chair, scooting up to the table.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">For those who weren't familiar with Orian mannerisms, Cicilia had make sure she got the chairs, though she was sitting cross legged on the ground. She poured him a drink, not really making much eye contact. "So, sir... What's your name?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"I'm Shinu. What about you?”

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Cicilia." She said plainly, sipping at her tea.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">He smirked as he looked up. "Nice to meet you Cicilia. So when did you get into town? I haven't noticed you before today, and I'm pretty sure I would have." Shinu said, taking a sip of his tea.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She set her cup in her lap, looking down in thought. "Well... Just two days ago, actually. Some things were happening in the last town I was in and I didn't want to get caught up in it... So what do you do, Shinu?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Me, not much. Me and my brother work around here as...... problem solvers."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Problem... Solvers? What do you mean by that?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"People have problems and we fix them. We solve a wide variety of problems, but most of them are sensitive so I can't really tell you about it." As Shinu was saying this, he thought I can't tell her that we're actually assassins for hire.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia nodded, looking down to her tea again. She couldn't really think of anything to say, but as she looked up, she noted that Shinu was actually pretty attractive... Immediately her eyes went back down.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu noticed her shy glance up, and the slow blush creeping up her neck. "What's wrong? Are you blushing because of me?" he teased.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Her face then went fully red. "H-huh? N-no... I'm not..." Her sitting stance tightened up, her arms and legs held closer.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">“You are, aren't you? Your entire face is red now.”

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She looks straight down, her hair blocking her face now. "S-sorry...."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu laughed as she looked down “How would you like to go to dinner? Say tomorrow?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Uhh... S-sure... That would be nice..."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu stood up, picking up the jacket. "I need to get back to my brother now. He probably wants his jacket back. I'll talk to you tomorrow." He winked at her as he walked out the shop.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia once again blushed bright red as she stayed seated for a while after he left, unsure of what had just happened. Additionally, something else occurred to her. She forgot to get money from him for the tailor work...

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu walked down the street, the sun just barely dipping below the horizon. "Well, this should be interesting. I wonder what she's going to wear for our date." Shinu grinned for a second before sobering up. "More importantly, I need to figure out what that power I felt was. I'm not going to let anything hurt my brother, not this time." He walked down the street, his duster reaching the floor. He always made sure to wear something like this whenever he was with humans. Didn't want them learning what he was. Shinu continued on down the street, towards the small shop. "I bet she's freaking out right now." Shinu said with a chuckle.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Dressed in a very nice, short dress that she made herself, going down to mid thighs, Cicilia smiled. She sat patiently with her back pouch on her dress containing her money, the scissors, and a few standards.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">As he walked through the doors, he stopped at the sight of her. All his thoughts flew out his head as he saw her in the beautiful dress. "Wow, you......You look amazing!"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She confidently walked over to him, touching his arm and dragging down slowly. "Thanks, Shinu, you as well..." She said with a smile and wink. "So what's the plan for tonight?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"She seems really different. Maybe it's just being off work, or maybe she's just happy to be out on a date." As he was thinking that another part of his brain, one that had lain dormant for months, spoke. "Maybe it was a trap. You should kill her now, before she can attack. Rip her apart, NOW!" Shinu closed his eyes, a little smile on his face as he greeted his old friend. "Sorry, no time for you today. I have a date here." Shinu opened his eyes to see Cicilia staring at him. "Sorry, just thinking. Well, there's a new restaurant down the road. We could check that out and afterwards hit a show."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia gave a massive smile, standing very close to Shinu. "Alright... Whatever it is you want. For tonight, Shinu, I'm your girl." She said, emphasizing your.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu grinned wolfishly as he looked down at her. "Alright, let's be on our way." He said, taking her arm while pulling her out of the shop.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She stopped him to lock up the shop, then squeezed his arm tightly, walking with him towards their destination.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">They continued down the street, Shinu pulling her along as they walked down the sidewalk. It was a quiet night, only the soft murmur of conversation could be heard as they came up to the restaurant.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">With a soft chuckle, they arrived at the restaurant. She spoke innocently to him, looking into his eyes very confidently. "So, I'm new around here, what's this place have?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Well, I don't come into town often and it's pretty new. My brother is always talking about how good the steak is, so I figured this would be a good place." As he stopped in front of the door, Shinu thought to himself nervously, "That's not exactly the best review though." The thick bass from the music came through the walls. Shinu looked up "The Golden Snake? Weird name for a restaurant." He pushed open the doors, Cicilia following after him as they entered the restaurant.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia called over a waitress who led them to a slightly secluded table for two. She poured some water for them and said she'd be back in a second with menus. Cicilia sat at the table and pushed up her glasses, drinking some water and brushing her finger along the rim of the glass. "So, what's on your mind, Shinu?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Nothing much. I was just thinking about those scissors of yours. They're quite interesting, just like you." Shinu said as he looked over at her. "Of course, you're also remembering that power you felt from it, aren't you? You know she's dangerous." The dark part of his mind rose up again. "Yes, she is dangerous. My type of dangerous." Shinu said to himself. Cicilia looked up at him as he said this, a small smile playing across her lips. Shinu blushed, clearing his throat before saying, "Well, what is on your mind? I would love to know."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia chuckled at the mention of the scissors. Because while Cicilia knew nothing of their power... SHE did. "The scissors? Why, they're just an heirloom... passed down to me by my mother. And as for what's on my mind, mostly you. As it should be when on a date, hm?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Yeah, you're absolutely right." Shinu said with a small chuckle. "So why don't you tell me a bit about yourself?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Not much to tell, honestly... Grew up in Oria where I was taught my mastery. And you? I see you're armed, so I think you may be a little bit more interesting, yes?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"How did you know I was armed? I was very careful to not let them be seen."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"I've got an eye that sees through the holes between fabrics for a living. I can see even the finest detail, Shinu... But more importantly, why smuggle weapons around? Worried about something?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"My brother and I are professionals, fixing problems for people like I said. Sometimes those problems don't like being fixed and they try to attack us. I wouldn't want you getting caught up in our struggle, so I made sure to keep some weapons on me. You wanted to know about me? I lived faraway at one time, as the son of the King's mistress. The queen didn't like this so I ended up in a forest by myself. I grew up and learned on my own. I think the real question here, is who are you? You're not the same girl I talked to yesterday, even if you feel the same. She was shy and you.....you're not."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia chuckled, enjoying his assessment. "Yes, I'm still Cicilia. People can be different at times, Shinu. Question is... Which do you like more?" She then leaned over the table and kissed him.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">They walked out of the restaurant, Cicilia holding him close as Shinu kissed her deeply. Unnoticed by them, eight men were gathering in the nearby alley, guns and weapons in hand. "Here he comes. Looks like we'll finally get that bastard. Once we take care of him, we'll have some fun with his girl as well. Nobody messes with the Gray Skulls. Hit both of their legs, then go for that bastard." They moved forward, getting their weapons ready. Meanwhile, they continued walking along, talking as they went.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia smiled as she walked with him, noticing a few people looking at the alleyway nearby with worried glances. Oh well. They didn't concern her, hopefully. She looked at Shinu and leaned on him as they walked. "So where to now? I've got no other plans tonight..."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"How about we head back to your place. My brother isn't expecting me home tonight." As he said this, he got a bad feeling. Someone was following them. "Cicilia, we may have to hurry there."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She chuckled and put a hand on his chest. "Oh my, Shinu... Eager, aren't you? Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere but with you."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Well, the eight gang members following me may have something to say about that. Doesn't look like they want to play nice."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She turned her head with an annoyed look on her face, as if the fact that she wasn't getting what she wanted immediately was a truly terrible thing. "I assume you've some plan for them?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Of course. I'm going to make them regret ruining my date, and them I'm going to .......solve the problem. Go on ahead, I'll deal with them." Shinu walked towards the alley, the gang members pulling back from the entrance. "You shouldn't have messed with the Gray Skulls. We wouldn't have to deal with you if you hadn't." The six of them standing there lifted their guns. "Wait," Shinu thought, "Where are the other two?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia walked forward, not particularly concerned, though she noticed two of them with knives coming through a second side alley. She smiled as they approached, weapons held towards her. "Now, none of that fancy shit, lass... We're going to kill your boyfriend, and there's nothing you can do about it." <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); line-height: 107%; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-themecolor: background2;"> <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She kept smiling. "My.... I'm not sure it was a good idea to leave the group on your own. Nobody's here... So no tales told..." Her hand grasped her scissors, until she swept forward. The enemies were still out of range, but when the distance between them had been cut, she easily sliced at the first man's throat, the girl not even feeling any resistance as he fell. When she swung at the second man's head, he tried to block with his knife, but like the first man's flesh, his knife suffered the same fate. Another moment passed, and both lay dead in front of her, with Cicilia cleaning her scissors and tucking them away. <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); line-height: 107%; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-themecolor: background2;"> <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Starting to walk towards the Alley, Cicilia felt a strange feeling as she peered in. "Shinu... Are you done playing yet?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">As soon as Shinu got past the entrance of the alley, he smiled greedily. "I have to thank you. It's not often I get to go all out." As he said this the shadows around him seemed to twist and bend, before leaving the ground. The gang members looked in horror as black tentacles emerged from his back, waving in the air. "M...m....monster." one man managed to squeeze out. They started shooting with their silenced pistols, but the tentacles just caught the bullets in the air. "There's a reason me and my brother are known as 'The Reaper of Shadows', and it looks like you will learn firsthand." Tentacles shot forward stabbing the six men in the throats, just enough to take out their voice boxes without them drowning in their own blood. He lifted one of them up by his throat, pulling him forward. He grabbed the man by his limbs, ripping him into pieces. The now limbless man let out a soundless shriek, as he tried to scream from the pain. Shinu picked him up, throwing him at the wall at the speed of a bullet, splattering him on the wall. Two tried to run away, as he reached towards them. His tentacles pierced their bodies, and they stopped. The others watched in horror as the two men pulled out guns and shot each other. "Now for the last three." Shinu turned towards them, a deep laugh rolling out of him as he stalked towards his prey. "I'm going to have a lot of fun with you." One of them pulled a gun and shot himself in the head. As the other two attempted to do the same, Shinu rushed forward, breaking both of their arms before they could. "Lost one, so I'm not going to lose the other two." Shinu walked up to the leader. "Hey," he called to the other gang member, "I want you to deliver something for me." The man wheezed out the words as best he could, "A....a.....anything sir." He continued staring at the leader. "Your leader is going to hand you something, and you're going to deliver it to the rest of your gang." He turned away from the leader, then smashed his hand back through the leader’s chest. He ripped away the ribcage, pulling out his heart. He put it in the leader’s hand, forcing it up with his shadows. The leader looked down in horror at his heart as his body moved forward on its own. He place the heart in the gangster’s hand, then collapsed. The gangster looked down at the heart, then up at Shinu. "Well? I don't see you moving. Maybe you need some motivation." Like the wind, he reached out and tore off his other hand, putting it on top of the heart. <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); line-height: 107%; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-themecolor: background2;"> <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">He grinned evilly, "Go." The man ran away as fast as he could. Suddenly from the entrance he heard Cicilia calling him. "Shinu... Are you done playing yet?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She looked at the carnage in the alley, motioning for him to follow. "Come on, Shinu, they're all gone, right? Let's go."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu looked at her, amazed that she wasn't freaking out over what she could see. He was covering most of the worst with his shadows, but he didn't have enough shadow to cover everything. "Sure, let’s go. I'm ready to be on my way now. This fight got me pretty excited." Shinu said, pulling her close as he walked away from the alley.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She smirked, walking with him, her arm going around. "Excited? Now that sounds like it could be good..." She kisses him gently before starting to walk back towards her store, where she also lives.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">He walked after her, pulling the shadows back in behind him. Cicilia had stopped at the door after unlocking it. She turned around to look at him as Shinu stalked towards her. "Looks like I have some more prey." He pushed her up against the door, pulling her into his body as he reached behind her to open the door. He kissed her deeply, powerful enough to take her breath away as he pushed his way into the store.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia let him pull her in, kissing back just as much as he was. Her head hazy, the girl broke the kiss as they got into the store. "Carry me upstairs, Shinu... My room is the first on the left..." She then smiled and started kissing him again.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu picked her up, carrying her up the stairs, careful about her head as he carried her up. He got to the top, still kissing her as he turned to the right. "First on the left, Shinu." Cicilia said, breaking contact just long enough to say that. "Sorry." Shinu turned around pushing open the door to her room, laying her down on the bed.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia chuckled, laying still on the bed. She was curious how he'd play this out. The scissors knew much about this sort of thing, even where Cicilia was naive. "You can take the lead, Shinu."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">He pulled his shirt over his head before crawling on to the bed. "Well, why don't we have a bit of fun?" he said, pulling Cicilia to him. He kissed her deep, his shadows disrobing her while his hands crawled over her body, teasing and massaging her most intimate places. Shinu looked down at her naked body as she moaned in pleasure, her lithe body clinging to his as her nails dug into his back. "After tonight, I will be the only one you remember. Your body will belong to me and no one else, mine to please. Now tell me, who do you want?" Cicilia moaned as he kissed a trail from her lips down her neck, "You, Shinu." "Tell me, who's the one you need?" Shinu said, grinning wolfishly before he teased her nipples with his tongue, his fingers moving deep inside her. "Only you." she said, hissing as she felt the pleasure burst through her, her stomach contracting with every lick and swipe. Shinu moved even lower, trailing down her body as he moved even closer to her core. "And tell me, who owns you now?" he said, teasing her body with long sensuous swipes, sticking his tongue deep while he played with her clit. He felt her body start to tighten up on his tongue, pulling it inside as she screamed out, "YOU!" He looked at her with a grin as he said, "Right answer." Then, he teased and played with her until she could stand it no more. As she writhed on the bed, he stopped and stood up. She whimpered as he did, until he took off his pants, crawling on top of her as soon as he finished. "I'm not going anywhere, Cicilia. Not for a long time." he said, kissing her as his hands roamed. "Remember, tonight you're mine. I won't be giving that up anytime soon."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia nodded, mewling gently as he kissed her. "I'm yours... So long as you're mine tonight too, Shinu..."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"I am yours. I belong to you and you alone." He gave her a scorching kiss before plunging deep inside of her, her cries of ecstasy echoing from the ceiling. He moved deep inside of her, never giving her a moments rest as he made love to her. "Now, let's see how much fun we can have in one night." He said with a wolfish grin.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia moaned out as he filled her, locking her legs around him. "Oh... There's so much fun to be had... I hope you can think of lots of different things to do... Wouldn't want me getting bored..." She kissed his neck.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Don't worry." Shinu said with heavy breathing. He waved his shadows in front of her as he said, "I can always have these guys help me out. And trust me, I've got plenty of ideas for the night." He licked the side of her neck, nibbling her neck as he did, slowly moving over her neck as he did. "Let's get started, shall we?"

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu woke up, sunlight shining in through the window. He stretched his arms, yawning as he looked at the ceiling. "I should get up and eat breakfast, but I'm feeling pretty lazy." Shinu noticed that there was something laying on his chest. He looked down to see Cicilia, her head resting on his chest with her arm over him, pulling him closer as she slept. He smiled down at her as he put one of his arms around her. She snuggled closer to him, still asleep. "She looks even cuter when she's asleep." Shinu laid down again, rubbing his hand up and down her arm. "Looks like today's going to be pretty good."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Slowly Cicilia faded into consciousness, feeling... skin beneath her. Skin...? Her eyes widened as she felt herself naked, and let out a soft scream, her face going red as she looked up. That... Man from the other day... Shinu, he'd said. And here she was, naked in front of him. The blanket had been knocked to the floor, and she fell back off of him, covering her privates. "O-Oh my g-god..."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu had managed to start to drift off again, when he heard a soft scream. He jumped up, looking around the room for a threat, when he saw Cicilia. She was on the other side of the bed, covering herself as she stood there, her entire face red. "Cicilia, what's wrong? Are you okay?" Shinu stood up, revealing the fact that he wasn't wearing anything either. Cicilia glanced down, letting out a squeak at what she saw. She quickly looked away, blushing even harder if that was possible.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia edged away, unable to make eye contact. "D-don't look at me... G-gods... What did I do?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu looked confused, "What do you mean? We went out to dinner yesterday, and then we came back to your place. What's wrong, Cicilia?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"I-I.... I don't remember... I don't remember any of it... D-did we...?" She asked, tearing up a bit.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu looked over at her. She honestly couldn't remember it. He picked up his jacket and handed it to her so that she could cover herself. "Yeah, we did." He said apologetically. "It's fine, though. Everything is going to be ok."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Umm... Um.." She sat on her bed, not knowing what to do. "I... Um... I'm sorry..."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">He looked over the bed at her, before walking over to sit beside her. "It's fine. Though I'm a bit insulted that you forgot about me this fast. Makes me doubt myself a little." <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); line-height: 107%; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-themecolor: background2;"> <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">He grinned at her, trying to cheer her up.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia kept herself covered but put a hand on Shinu's leg. "It wasn't you... it was something with me... Sometimes there are just days I have no knowledge of... I promise, if it hadn't been one of those days, I'd have remembered it..." She was indeed back to her soft spoken and shy self.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu looked down at her, then at himself. With a jolt he realized something. "Umm... Cicilia? You might want to take your hand off my leg. I haven't gotten dressed and it's morning time. Your hand is a bit close."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She looked at him curiously, not knowing what he meant. She still took her hand off his leg as asked though. "Umm... M-morning? I don't know what you... um... mean..." She said, her naivety showing.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu cleared his throat. "Then you probably shouldn't look down."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She immediately did. "O-ohhh my...." She turned her head away, her face bright red.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Yeah, that happens to guys in the morning. I promise I wasn't trying anything. Not that I think you're not beautiful because you are. I'm just not trying anything, but I would if you wanted me too, but I'm not saying that I'm going to. Aww, I'm just getting all confused."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Cicilia blushed. "Well... I just feel like... I'm well... I don't know..." She looked down at herself, tightening her stance.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Like you're...what?" Shinu said questioningly.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Not pretty... My glasses don't help with that... And my breasts aren't as big as some women's...

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu turned towards her, grabbing her as he did. He pulled her close and gave her a blistering kiss, before pulling away. "You are the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. I love your cute glasses and the size of your breasts and I definitely wouldn't change a thing."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Her expression fell off as he kissed her, the girl blushing and beyond shocked. Her arm crossed over her breasts even dropped a little. <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); line-height: 107%; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-themecolor: background2;"> <span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Um... Y-you're surely exaggerating..."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">He looked at her with a serious face. "Not even in the slightest."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">She looked away, not sure how to take all this. She was indeed crushing on him and was flattered, but that they had actually done THAT... "Was.... I... Errr.. Good?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu blushed a bit as he answered, "Good would be a bit of an understatement."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"R-really?" She was curious WHY she was asking, but wasn't sure she wanted to stand up. Her butt felt weird...

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Yeah, you were unbelievable." Shinu said, rubbing the back of his head.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"I-I see..." She blushed again, looking down. "I don't know if.... I wish I remembered it or not..."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Well, if you do decide you want to remember, my brother might be able to help you. He can help if you want it." Shinu looked around, realizing he was still naked. "Maybe I should get dressed real quick."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Um... Perhaps I as well... But... Was I different?"

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">“You were a bit more confident in yourself, and you knew what you wanted. But you still seemed to be you."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Was I...? I'm not sure I'd have agreed this quickly for... this..."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">Shinu cleared his throat again, a slight blush on his face. "Like I said, you knew what you wanted, and you didn't let anything come between you and what you wanted."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"I.... I guess...." She seemed especially quiet, not sure of what to say.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">As he stood up, he reached his hand out for her. "Well, do you want to go get breakfast? You probably need some food for energy after last night."

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="color: rgb(231, 230, 230); mso-themecolor: background2;">"Y-yes... Thank you..." She stood up, feeling her rump. "Ah... Why does... Nevermind...."