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Characters: Vex & you
Summary: It's been 20 days since Vex arrived in Xistentia, and nobody has seen or heard from Mark in all this time (for you animal-types, his scent is completely faded from Vex by now). It may be time to broach the subject or just hang out with the obviously in-denial fae. If you're a stranger to Vex, or don't know him that well, you may want chill with him on his beach-view porch, he's got cold beers. Ping thefacelessevil if you want a special starter.
Date(s): June 18th, or dates approximately around then.
Warnings/Notes: death is a prevalent subject, some smut.



OPTION I

Vex's native look hadn't changed much since he first arrived, mainly because it was easier to hand-wash one set of clothes rather than a full wardrobe. He wasn't particularly in the mood to be vain, anyway. His routine hadn't varied much as he still felt more than a little overwhelmed and lost, as such he would go into town for supplies, occasionally scout the area, but in the late afternoons he'd watch the sunset in one of his porch chairs and a cold beer in hand.

He could see him out there in the sand, Mark had always loved the beach. Whether he was running around as a panther or a fae, kicking his feet in the waves, or relaxing in the hot sand, Vex saw him as if he were real. He never tried to go out to interact with the visions, he had a feeling he would spoil them or, even worse, they would disappear- like he had in the portal less than a second after Vex lost his grip on his hand.

If he was greeted while in this state it make take him a moment to hear or see, as he was so lost in this fantasy world that reality was very difficult to grasp. His daemon sat by the edge of the deck, a black short-haired cat with unnatural blue eyes which peered out at the ocean.

OPTION II

It was raining, but Vex did his shopping despite the weather. At least it was warm rain, though without an umbrella it soaked his clothes and made his flip-flops sound rather squishy as he walked. He didn't seem to care how much water he was tracking inside the buildings, even though which now had proper shopkeepers. Feel free to scold him for being so careless, or perhaps help him gather supplies.

Even better, offer him a drink and he may actually open up for more than only smalltalk.

OPTION III

Choose your own adventure! Vex can be encountered almost anywhere and he's always got his daemon with him, so go wild if you wish.

Comments

[vexy]

[ Right. Yes. Mark was totally here, Kenzi. Don't worry about it. ]

I've been here for twenty days, you're bloody lucky I'm not shaggy and trotting around naked like an episode of Survivor. [ He was well trimmed at least, despite the silver in his goatee. ] Uh, short version of the story is everywhere is being attacked and this is the oasis where we're supposed to fight it from. Or rebuild our worlds, or something. It's a lot and I wish Bo was here so she could figured this all out for us. [ He groaned with a deep grimace. ] Maybe she'll be like you and show up fashionably late.

The creatures we got have most of the deets, when they feel like giving them to us. [ His daemon had been walking beneath the eves of the buildings to avoid the rain, but pounced over so it could rub its sleek kitty body up against Kenzi's leg in a typical cat-greeting. ]

[moshennik]

[ She doesn't bother hiding her disappointment upon hearing that Bo isn't here. How could she not be upset that her best friend isn't here.]

Yeah, well, Meow Meow is an asshole. [ Which is to say he hasn't given her much information beyond the basics. She glares at her daemon as he's digging through a nearby trash bin, happily munching on whatever he finds.] Trash panda! [ She calls out before looking at Vex.]

Is anyone else here? Are you-- [ She glances down at the cat that rubs at her legs before looking up at him.] Are you okay? Because... I meant it. Flip flops and shorts that aren't leather or showing off your ass...?

[vexy]

That's what you named that ruddy thing? [ Either 'meow meow' or 'trash panda' was very Kenzi, but either way he made a face. ] Yeah, a handful of my Eudio friends are here besides myself and Mark. [ It was amazing how he could say something like that without even hesitating, twenty days was a long time to perfect his lie. ]

I'm not about to fight the beasties here in my good clothes because, yes, there are a lot of beasties. You bring that sword of yours? It'll come in handy. And to answer the first question no I am not okay, why would I be okay? I saw paradise crumble down around me, we barely escaped with our lives 'n we were dumped in a place with more bugs than a South American swamp!

[moshennik]

[ She doesn't even question whether or not Mark is here, Vex without Mark doesn't seem like a possibility so she just looks relieved when he confirms that Mark is around. And she'll have to see which of Vex's friends are here later, right now she needs to focus on what he's saying about monsters.]

No, no sword but I've got something better. [ But he goes on, she keeps the news to herself a bit longer as she frowns.] I don't want to think about what happened to anyone else who got left behind. [ Like Bo or--] Have you seen Barclay?

[vexy]

Barclay? [ Who the hell is-- ] Oh! Sven! Nah, but I haven't been looking. Sorry, luv, I've been been so caught up in my own shit. [ Which wasn't unusual for Vex, his priority was typically himself. ]

We'll have a look 'round, or ask the daemons if he's here yet. I think everybody left behind gets stuck until we rebuild the world or something, I'm not entirely sure. Either way, they'll be alright if we do our jobs here. What have you got that's better than a sword then?

[moshennik]

[ Kenzi isn't great at hiding her disappointment about Barclay either but it doesn't matter, maybe he's still around here. If Vex hasn't seen him, that doesn't mean that her man isn't still here. She tucks her hope away in some pocket of her heart for now, focusing on dropping the Fae bomb instead.

She takes a little step back before she turns her head towards Meow Meow or more specifically, the trash bin he's trying to climb into. It's not graceful by any means but she moves to whistle and instead of it being something average, it's powerful, a siren's whistle and the brief burst of sound is enough to knock the trash bin and the daemon over.]

[vexy]

[ The shock on his face was more than a little obvious, the way his jaw dropped was almost cartoonish. The power was familiar, undeniable, and definitely nothing Kenzi should have unless-- ]

You got your reward! [ He almost whooped the words as he grabbed her to spin her around in an exuberant embrace- happiness which he hadn't been able to feel in a long time. This might have made the umbrella go flying, but he didn't pay attention to that sort of thing- the rain seemed to be letting up a little anyway, it slowed to a drizzle. ]

You're a flippin' fae!

[moshennik]

[ The umbrella flipped slightly inside out and then tumbled to the ground. Her eyes flutter and her smile widens a bit until he puts her down and the rain falls down upon them both now.]

That's me. [ She says smugly.] Although I'm pretty far from an expert with my powers. I've broken a few windows.

[vexy]

Bugger the windows, it's worth it innit? A siren, huh? [ He didn't think it was a good choice, there was a lot of baggage wrapped up in it, but it was hers now whether she liked it or not. So what did it matter? ]

Now we can repopulate the entire city with our fae spawn! [ He joked, knowing full well that she knew he was sterile- unless she'd forgotten, in which case the joke would be even funnier. ]

Found a place to stay yet? Need a couch to squat on? I've got an alright one, not too many lumps.

[moshennik]

A siren. [ She confirms, a little more solemnly, considering where her inspiration came from. Still, at his joke, she snorts and rolls her eyes.] I'm sure you'd at least enjoy the attempts to repopulate. [ Even if it wouldn't work.]

[ When he asked if she had a place to stay, she shook her head, glancing at him a little hopefully.] Not yet, [ Which means she slept on the streets last night, like she had when she was younger. She didn't like that desperate feeling, especially after living in the lap of luxury because of Vex in Eudio.]

It can't be worse than the couch in the Crack House.

[vexy]

Ooh, you know I would, crumpet. [ He gave her what could be describes as an amorous 'squeeze' seeing as he was still holding onto her. He ducked his head to give her neck a playful little nibble, having no shame in being naughty with a girl he'd been intimate with on more than one occasion. ]

I suppose I could be persuaded to graduate you from the couch to the bed~ [ Because that was a lot more fun to focus on than any sort of depressing implications her current standard of living had. ]

[moshennik]

[ She gives his shoulder a little thwap when he tries to neck her, laughing a little at the show of affection.] We aren't awkward teenagers, I'm pretty sure that if you wanted to share the bed, we could do it without it getting weird or fraught. [ The thing is, she's thinking about Barclay at the moment, worrying about him.]

But my tiny ass can fit on any couch.

[vexy]

[ The strike makes him laugh, grateful for how normal this all felt even though this situation was far from it. He was desperate for any solid ground in this crazy world and Kenzi was providing that for him in her own special way. ]

But it's so much fun to pretend we are awkward teenagers! [ He insisted with a cheeky grin while he let her go, and briefly gave the damp cheeks of her face a caress with both of his hands. His wedding ring briefly caught his eyes, but they were quick to focus back on her. ]

Couch it is then! Wanna go back now or did ya wanna grab a bite to eat here?

[moshennik]

[ She snorts at that because she remembers the movie theater roleplay he wanted to do as much as she imagines he does. Still, she smiles at him when he touches her cheeks, her expression encouraging.]

I'd like to go dry off, wouldn't you? Also we need to fix your wardrobe.

[vexy]

Are you saying I'm all wet? [ He was mock-offended, but his eyes were fond. ]

Bugger the wardrobe, this is our last shot sweetheart, didn't you hear? [ A statement that was very unlike Vex, who did his mascara perfectly even when the Garuda was breathing down his neck. ] Besides, I won't cry if I get troll blood all over this getup. [ That was a bit more like him, though. ]

C'mon. [ He took her hand and led her towards one of the buildings, to a liquor store where he'd been headed in the first place. It was still abandoned and had been gone through a multitude of times but he always seemed to find something new every time he came. ] I came into town for just the essentials, you see. [ ha ha. ]