{The Rebellion}

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Trixie smiled softly as the murmurs floated around over Andras' speech. Several ladies nearby whose hand had been down appalled that someone had wanted to harm the one human who dropped every part of himself to aide their cause. So it wasn't as bad as Trixie had thought for the ex-politician, though it was noticeable that many still were uncomfortable with the idea of Maddox being there, but we're somewhat settled that Andras had such faith in the human. Several though spoke up. "What will we do if your faith in him is misplaced? What if he's just waiting for us to become complacent?" Demanded a voice, backed by others in question. Another chimed, "Why did Jade let him come here in the first place? Why didn't you do anything when she was captured and it was him who came back? Ever think he was the reason she was caught?" Trixie sighed, rolling her eyes at the questions.


Maddox sighed, striding forward to keep up with the woman. "I don't want to distance myself, Jade. That only seems to make it worse. Maybe... maybe me and Edwin can come to some agreement eventually. I don't know. The hardest part is the random spasms of memories and thoughts that aren't mine." He shrugged, his lips thinning into a fretful line. "I'm not going to sacrifice something I actually know I want just because I'm going a little crazy. I can do this." He said, attempting a small, determined smile. It was easier around her, that much he knew, easier to slide into who he was, even with the minor slips of who his soul used to be. He wasn't going to lose this battle. Partly for himself, but also because he didn't want Jade to lose Edwin again, or perhaps him as well. He couldn't be sure, but it did seem like the witch liked him. Some. A small chuckle escaped him at the passing thoughts and musings.

 

[QueenofDorks]

Most of the semi-positive responses from the crowd, albeit still uncomfortable but asserted by his firm belief in the human, brought some relaxation to the demon. His shoulders slumped, and Andras even prepared to climb back down from the table... till he was bombarded with further questions. He stared blearily at those that backed up those musing against Maddox, doubting his motives. His eyes glided to Trixie, nearly looking for help, before he turned back around to face those uncertain. "A lot happened on the day Jade was captured, that much is evident. We couldn't exactly go in a raid to get her back either. We had just moved bases, sought out by another enemy, and abandoned most of our supplies at the mansion. Including ammo and armory. Thank God we have some of it today, but it isn't enough to have everyone bear arms now is it? As for the motive behind Jade allowing herself to be taken in, that is to her own decision and has yet to be even discussed. She has just returned and, if I come to find out that any one of you decide to pester her about her decisions I will pummel you myself. Understood? Great. Meeting is over. Back to your regular duties." He firmly instructed as he hopped off of the table, making a beeline away from the nephlim.


Jade quirked her eyebrows, her interest slightly piqued by his words. She turned her head to the side enough so she could peer from the corner of her eye, "Really? You think you can manage to make a compromise with an old soul? I don't think Edwin particularly enjoys it that I have taken some... likening to you, particularly. He could be jealous y'know. I doubt he'll be so quick to complying." She drawled, an impish smile evident on her lips as if it was an amusement. Her fingers peeled away the make shift shawl from her shoulders, wet and drenched, no longer able to shield her from the cold the rain storm was bringing in. The ginger tress witch was quiet for a moment, contemplating her thoughts, as she toed over a particular branch and mud puddle that was in her path. Then she pivoted back around to face him, nearly bumping into the ex-politician. "But now I'm curious. What is it that you're so determined to want? Or to get?" She prompted, head tilted and her curiosity unwavering, it not having any desire to leave so soon.

 

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Trixie watched as the milling crowd began dispersing, several people continuing the conversation among themselves over their feelings about Maddox and all that had happened just seven short months ago. She couldn't help but feel a little proud at the distance Andras had come as temporary leader and the respect he had commanded from the group, even before Jade's unfortunate capture. A small trickle in her made snarky responses in thought that he was her man, which were quickly pressed down as she continued to reiterate to herself that Andras and she may be basically in a relationship, there had still be no official remarks on either side determining if they were really an item or not. Which of course, as always deflated her bubbled ever so slightly, but she pressed past the emotion. Even after seven months, she was still scared to fully open herself to the demon. Partly because she had been used horribly the last time, even if it had been a human that had done it, but at the same time, it was hard to tell if Andras would turn tail and run away screaming from her if she did try to open more to him. These thoughts all seemed to bombard Trixie, which startled her, and she spotted Andras' retreating form. What made it hurt more was it seemed he was more so trying to avoid her, and that told her she had certainly upset him. She took a deep breath, letting it out quickly, "Shit. I really fucked up there." she muttered to herself, forcing back the pained expression that attempted to force its way to the surface of her face. One rebel girl paused and looked at the nephilim, "You okay, Trix? You look like you're about to cry." she commented, twisting her body to address Trixie. The blonde shook her head, "No. I'm fine. Don't worry about it." she said and quickly made a retreat from the room. She had to catch Andras. She had to apologize for the way she handled their talk, for using her power on him when she knew he didn't like it. Basically, for being an all around angel with a wall of ice around her heart. She had to pause mid-stride, "Nope. Not gonna say that." she stated to herself, willing down the small flush that surged forward on her cheeks. She glanced around the halls, and hope she would be able to locate Andras. She didn't want to let whatever small fight between them alone to simmer and possibly explode. She knew she had something good, something she wasn't quite ready to let go of, and she needed to fix things before that was taken away from her.


Maddox followed as she spoke, watching as she carefully maneuvered over branches and mud puddles, peeling the soaking shawl from around her shoulders. He knew her words were right, he could feel it in his heart and mind. The tumultuous war that raged between him and Edwin over who's body and soul his being really belonged to. Had Jade been executed by the government, he'd probably have wallowed into misery with Edwin, and let himself go bat-shit crazy. But with her here, right in front of them, him, he couldn't bring himself to allow his other self the pleasure. "I'm sure I know a way to negotiate with him. Reasonably. I just have to get him to listen to me. Which I need your help in doing, I'm fairly certain." he sighed, flinching slightly when the witch suddenly whirled around to face him, his feet stumbling slightly to keep from running her over. He could see the unwavering curiosity she held, and the clear determination for an answer before they would continue anywhere. He sighed, lifting a hand to pass through his soaked, dark locks, the hair sticking to his hands and face as he did so, making him have to shove the hair from his face before he could lower his hand once again. "Me and my big mouth." he muttered to himself, a mischievous smirk flitting across his lips at the comment as he glanced sideways at Jade. It was exhilarating to see she was seeming to come somewhat alive compared to the last time she and him had spoken. He shook his head, "Nope. That answer isn't going to be so easy, Jade. I won't spell it out for you." he chuckled, some of his old life returning to his eyes that seemed to spark with a determined mischief. "It started a little over seven months ago, and as they say. Distance makes the heart grow fonder." he smirked, and a laugh escaped him. This instance was probably the lightest he'd felt since Jade's capture and his exile into the supernatural world where he literally only had two friends.

 

[QueenofDorks]

Andras had swung his way out of the cafeteria, having already made it halfway into the base, through the many corridors to put distance between him, Trixie, and the crowds that increasingly doubted his thoughts about the human. However, at the twisting turn at a corner, he ran into a frantic guard that dropped a salute. "S-sir! I was just looking for you."


The demon evened out his gaze into the young man, ember eyes sharp and piercing with the utmost annoyance that was spreading through him. "What is it?" He spoke firmly, he boasting it fervently known that he was not in the mood for conversations, let alone bad news.


The frazzled guard exchanged glances from left to right then hurriedly spoke in a very, very low tone on the return of the group of rebels they sent out to search for Dox and Jade. They found no trail, no sight of the two but the guards did discover another, another supernatural abandoned and wounded severely. "She's being tended to in the infirmary, but I dare say she isn't going to make it. The wounds are severe, as stated, and there seems to be some attached illness to the poor thing. Those caring for her will be able to tell you more..."


Andras heaved a heavy sigh at the given report, and raised a hand to sweep back his dark locks of hair, kept clean and cut so they wouldn't get long over time. He nodded, "I'll see to it that I stop by then. Thank you and do keep me updated on the matter." He dismissed the guard, relenquishing him into his break in the mean time. At the fading footsteps of the rebel announced his leave, and he found himself alone, he slumped to sit on the floor, back pressed against the wall as he hung his head, hands pressed to his face.


The witch became enthralled by the smirk that etched it's way within his face, mischevious and a fervent reminder that he, Maddox, was still there with her. She discharged a tittering laugh from her mouth, her green-blue eyes lighting up with life, and a smile daring to grow into a broad grin at her mouth. She shook her head, "Doxie, you're such a dummy. Not ever careful with your words. You pratically stated it out right there as we both know what transpired seven months ago. Before my capture, during our time at the hotel." She emphasized with a drawl, speaking of the night they had shared together, right before their life has been unraveled by the revaluation of the soul he possessed and the shadows of her father that wormed out the lies from Maddox. "You want me. Your feelings have festered even furthered for me and I don't particularly think that's sitting well with Edwin. But you're determined to gain what you want. And perhaps I'll let you get it..." Her arms slipped around his neck as she spoke, her mouth tilted near his ear, voice low and dropped into a sultry whisper. "Or I may just make it difficult for you, for the sole sake of teasing." She wavered, lingering a bit longer, then she was pulling away and turning back around to prepare herself to stride towards the mansion, a hum emitting from her pursed lips.

 

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Trixie sighed, nearly hopeless, standing just outside the cafeteria. She hadn't spotted Andras, which made her heart sink slightly, unsure when he'd cool down enough to come find her. Which was why she felt the need to track him down first. All pride aside, she had done something wrong to the one person she had come so close to. Someone she found herself caring more and more for every passing day. Even if it wasn't such a good thing. But then, maybe it was. Yet there was a nagging feeling that tingled at the back of her mind, and she followed the angelic instincts she usually ignored. Someone was in trouble. Well, more like two someones, but one was certainly closer, and less in danger of being lost completely. That's where she'd start. Though the other feeling made her stop and wonder what was going on. It was around several corners, down several hallways, until she stepped around a corner and gasped softly at the sight before. There sat Andras, slumped against the wall, head in his hands. An almost overwhelming need to calm him, use her gift to help him, surged in her chest, but she squashed it down quickly, knowing that would possibly only make it worse between them. That was the last thing she wanted. She stepped over to him, kneeling down beside him, a calm, gentle look of sympathy for the demon on her features. "I'm sorry." she stated quickly, something she rarely ever did. She wasn't the type to apologize for anything, so it was a big thing for her when she did. She hated admitting she was wrong. "About everything. The conversation earlier, the way I used my curse to calm you when I so clearly know your feelings about it." she sighed, looking down at her hands in her lap. She wanted to reach for him, but she wasn't sure what his mood was like in that current instance. "I won't do it again. I promise. I'll save my curse for the others, or if you happen to ask me to help you." she said softly, almost dejected, like a child who had known they had broken the rules and hadn't been caught yet. Guilt ate at her. "I don't know why I said what I did, or forced you to calm down when I know you didn't want to be calm." she continued, her fingers wringing together in worry. "I understand if your mad at me... well, hell, I know you are. I deserve it..." she sighed, still staring at her lap. "I don't apologize often... but I needed to tell you. You're the closest thing I've got to something good and stable.... and I don't want to sabotage it like I've done so many times before." she pressed on, her head lifting to look at Andras. "I basically did something unforgivable... using my powers on you without you asking... and I get it if I've ruined whatever we got going... Just don't avoid me." she said, her words soft, and pleading. "Yell at me, scream at me... Tell me to get the hell out of your room... whatever... just... not this silent, avoidance..." she finished, her eyes casting back to her lap.





Maddox laughed, making a mock motion of displeasure at himself, "Damn. Again with my broken brain to mouth filter." he said, his words dripping with playful sarcasm. Though of course it had been his whole intention of what he had said, and the reaction he'd gotten from Jade in return gave him immeasurable hope that not everything was lost between them. Which of course forced a torment of emotions and thoughts that didn't belong to him rushing through his mind, causing a slight headache, but Maddox simply forced himself to ignore them. He'd broken into Jade, or at least, that's what it seemed like, and he wasn't about to break that. His breath caught instantly the moment Jade's arms slipped around his neck, her mouth so close to his ear he could feel her breath, hot, against his skin. Despite the chill of the rain and their wet skin and clothing, a heat spread through Maddox, forcing a shiver to race down his spine. One he knew Jade had felt with the way she held him. His hands twitched to embrace her, but another force refused to let his arms move. The tone to her words sent another fevered shiver down his spine, and his mouth suddenly felt dry. The emptiness of the woman pulling away and turning left Maddox feeling cold, and a desperation fluttered in his stomach. Another war of thoughts and emotions raced through him, confusing him momentarily, until his feet lurched forward and his arms closed tightly around Jade, her back pressed tightly against his chest. He dared not do anything more than merely hold her, his face pressed into her shoulder. He wanted to speak, but he wasn't sure if what he wanted to say were his or Edwin's, and he didn't dare trust himself to say anything that would give the other hold over him for even a moment. "I missed you...." he managed a whisper against her neck as his head shifted, pressing the lightest of a kiss against the skin of her shoulder before finally releasing her and stepping around to press toward the base. "Well, come on. If we linger to long, Andras will probably have the entire rebel base dangerously combing these woods for you." he teased when he several strides ahead, pausing just long enough to glance back at the witch.

 

[QueenofDorks]

The demon reluctantly moved his hands as Trixie knelt beside him, her presence having been noted not long ago, minutes before she had found him. Ember eyes focused in upon the woman, she looking guilt stricken, severely hurt by her own actions, as well as the fact of his avoiding behavior. Even now, as she spoke, he still dwelled in his silence, contemplating the words that poured forth from her mouth, sincere and sad. "You and I are complete opposites, princess," he started, only after gathering his thoughts and letting her say her peace. "You angel-half human and I full fledged demon. Never thought it would work. I don't ever think of your angelic magic as a curse by the way. More of an annoyance, especially when it comes to me." As he spoke he extended a hand over and gripped her own, running his callous fingers across the skin and tracing around her wrist. "I would prefer if you don't ever use it on me again. Let me fester in my own anger. Eventually I calm down, you know that. Our conversation, me being undermined like that, let alone nearly belittled like a child -- that's another thing that made my temper flare. That caused me to leave the room. I didn't want to hear it and yet you kept going and going. I am very well aware with how you act persistent sometimes, but hell it is fucking annoying, Trix..."


The ginger tress witch was taken aback by the arms that came closing in around her suddenly, drawing her backwards, pressed tightly to his chest. Her breath came out in a sharp gasp and she held still, the presence of his body bringing a sense of warmth that she hadn't felt in what seemed like a decade. Silence hung in the air, Jade awaiting for something, anything to happen. His words came out as a whisper, the truth stinging through the cold emotions that threatened to put a stop to this moment. To draw back up into her monotone self. Heat simmered throughout her body as the lightest kiss came brushing over the skin of her shoulder, soft but intimate. And then, then he was pulling away, stepping around to stride forward. The moment between them diminished and it left Jade wanting, wanting to be held again, wanting to be doted in kisses and affection and to be by him. His teasing words merely brought her out from her trance, she having not moved an inch. Her face went red as she caught his gaze, flustered now by his glance, and she hurried, feet striding to catch up with him. As she slipped beside him, not a word being uttered, she squeezed his hand with the minor of affection before ambling back in the direction of the base.

 

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Trixie took in a sharp breath the moment Andras' voice filtered through the haze of her increasing worry over what would happen next, relief flooding through her when it wasn't what she had been expecting. She couldn't help the playful grin that tugged at her lips with his final statement, though she still felt a little ashamed of what had transpired. "We might be complete opposites, but that's what makes us work." she said softly, her hands finally releasing their tension as the warmth of the demon's hands traced over them. Slowly, she moved them to follow his fingers, something that had come to seem so natural whenever he touched her in the smallest amount of affection. "I'll do my best not to use it on you again. I can't make promises, because sometimes it's not that easy for me control if I feel strongly enough..." she sighed, her eyes dropping back down to look at their hands. "And I never meant my words to make you feel belittled. Honestly." she added, her free hand moving to cup over his, her fingers spreading over his hand, caressing the skin. "Next time I put my foot in my mouth, just tell me. I'll shut up, honest." she joked, trying to pull a smile from the man. Who only knew he needed one. "Or you could always punish me... in some way that isn't avoiding me..." she laughed, and looked back up, lifting that same free hand brush her fingers through his dark hair.





Maddox smiled warmly as he felt her hand squeeze his own, a silent, small portion of affection. It wasn't hard to notice the blush that was on her cheeks, clear against her pale skin from the cold. It was all to easy to figure out his actions had nearly the same affect on her as her own did on him. Part of him was outrageously smug over that little tidbit, and the other part screamed at him that it was all wrong. He quickly squashed the part that said it was wrong, knowing that wasn't truly himself thinking. He allowed himself to slide his hand into hers as they strode back to base, finally back in view of it, and the anxious guards that seemed delirious from straining to search for the missing rebel leader. "It's not much of a date... but once we're warm and dry... would you join me for dinner? I can nab some trays and we can meet somewhere secluded... your choice." he asked, the old smirk back in place. He was himself again. For the most part.

 

[QueenofDorks]

Andras tilted his head forward, against the soft brushing touch of her fingers that somehow wounded themselves into his hair. Not that he minded, the motion increasingly relaxed him and the same simpering smirk came back onto his face. "Uh huh... and I should punish you even now. Causing me such annoyance... how should I do that? Hm? Any ideas? Because it sure seems like you have some if you have your mind on punishments." He drawled, his mouth moving to grow into an impish grin that displayed the perverse thoughts that lay hidden in his head. His hands slipped from her's to drag her close, into his lap. A motion that was planned but then ceased at the sound of an approaching guard. He looked up sternly, facing the flustered rebel that realized he had interrupted something. "I... um. T-they've returned. Jade and Maddox."


Jade felt the warmness spread in her cheeks as his hand slipped into her own, holding it, and she gripped onto his touch. Refusing to let go anytime soon. At his suggestion, she raised her wide eyes of surprise, a feeling that she couldn't quite shake. Maddox had found his way inside her again, making her feel like this; flustered, and wanting every aspect of affection from him. Emotions that lay buried in her for several months were now growing to life, festering, despite the nagging warning that this shouldn't happen. She shouldn't feel like this, he'd be another distraction in her way. She swallowed down that warning and moved her head to nodd, hoping she didn't look that dumbfounded. "I suppose we could... is there any secluded place in the base that not many are aware of? A spot that can just become our own?" She mused in wondering, her eyes passing over the guards that disappeared inside to gather Andras and then some blankets to give to the ex-politician and witch.

 

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Trixie laughed warmly at the look that passed over the man's face, something that she had come to rather adore, even if she wouldn't admit it. "Oh, plenty. Just none I can say in... mixed company." she purred softly as he pulled her into his lap. When the motion ceased and Andras' attention was drawn away from her, she couldn't help but pout somewhat, the same annoyed look of being interrupted passing from her toward the guard as well. That was, until he had spoken. She sighed, and started to move, "You want to talk to her, I bet." she said like a child who had been given candy that was just taken away. "Think this is a new thing? Interrupt-Andras-and-Trixie day?" she huffed, frustrated. First with Maddox the night before, coupled with Andras having spent all night with Jade, then their fight, and now this. For a half-angel, Trixie wasn't feeling the niceties at the moment. She crossed her arms over her chest, "Should we adopt the 'If there's a tie on the door knob, do not disturb' rule? I think we should. Maybe it might get the message across." she muttered, rolling her eyes in an almost childish tantrum kind of way. Maybe that was her problem?


Maddox smiled warmly at her as they finally entered into the only slightly warmer halls of the rebel base, thinking. "Actually, I've not a clue. Tell you what," he mused for a moment, raising his free hand to his chin in a thinking fashion that was more meant to be silly than anything. "You get a nice warm bath, I'm sure Andras is going to bombard you with questions or something about your adventure... and while all that is being done, I'll clean up, and search us out someplace." he chuckled, somewhat proud of his little idea, though in a military base full to near capacity with rebels that would more than likely prove somewhat difficult. "Dinner is still a while off, so take your time. I'll need all the time I can to find us a secluded spot in this place." he chuckled softly, though the sound was warm. Even with the war raging in his mind and soul, he was still raised as a politician. A mask was easy to handle, especially when that mask was merely a portion of what he was currently feeling.

 

[QueenofDorks]

Andrad watched, taken aback, as Trixie climbed from his lap with an aspect of begrudging. Not too pleased that, yet again, they have been interrupted for a second time. She acted like a child who hadn't gotten her way. Pouting and complaining about it. Whilst the guard still stand, flushed red, and stammering with apologies. The demon had to raise his hand to quiet the murmurs. "I'll be there in a moment. Please make sure that Jade gets settled in and have one of the rebels to check to see if she is running a fever. You are dismissed." The guard immediately made a beeline out of the corridor, sharply turning the corner. Then the demon rose, his hands gripping Trixie by the waist. "Princess... are you getting a bit sexually frustrated?" He teased coyly, his breath flowering against the bare skin of her neck. "Is that why you're so annoyed and persistent? Because you miss my touch and the way I embrace you against my body? My, I'm certainly going to have to take care of you tonight..."


Jade cracked the slightest of smiles as Maddox made a show of rubbing a hand to his chin, a mere funny way of contemplating his thoughts. And perhaps that was the reaction he wanted to rise out of the witch, to amuse her. "Then it's settled... I'll go take a bath, by my lonesome unfortunately so, and then we'll come together for dinner. Sounds good to me." She asserted, though a lopsided grin encased her mouth. She found herself leaning upwards onto her tippy toes and the ginger tress woman placed a kiss to the side of his face, against his cheek. Then she was pulling back, putting forth a sultry smile, before she disappeared down the hallway, hobbling back towards the bare room she possessed, perhaps it won't be feeling a bit empty when she set up the few belongings she grabbed.

 

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Trixie watched as the flustered guard dashed off as if toward an emergency, a small twinge of smugness entering her expression over it, but was quickly stifled when she felt Andras grip her waist. His breath on her neck made her nerves light with fire, and her body reacted before her own voice, casting out any chance of some coy remark that would merely allude to her answer. She couldn't help it. It was just something she'd come to relish in, that when he wasn't leader, he was hers. Or so it seemed, and that's what she let herself believe. So yeah, perhaps she was a little frustrated she hadn't had the same amount of attention as she was rather used to. Of course, she couldn't help the embarrassed flush that colored her face and neck at realizing how childish she had just been acting. Not to mention knowing the demon she called a lover was in no way going to let her live that down. Her breath had caught, and finally she released it, forcing it out slowly rather than in one quick whoosh that would have left her more than just breathless. "What if I am? Am I not allowed?" she asked in a huffy pout, exaggerating the spoiled princess notion.





Maddox chuckled softly as the smile cracked on the woman's lips, his goal reached. Of course her alluded statement of unfortunately bathing alone didn't go missed, which riled several thoughts in the man, that were equally rivaled by the fighting other personality. He mentally shook himself, forcing the feelings back. If he could put an image to the way it was in his mind, he'd have figured some lone lion tamer with a ricketty wooden chair between him and a whole pride of angry lions. He nodded to her, unsure if he would be able to answer the way he wanted at that instance with the sudden rush, watching as she left him there in the foyer of the base. Once she was out of sight, he jumped into action, racing to his own room so that he could shed the wet clothes, don something dry and clean, and off to locate the best spot in the base that he and Jade could claim for themselves.

 

[QueenofDorks]

Andras tsked softly against her skin, his hands coaxing along her sides, brushing over her thighs that he gently squeezed. "No... it is certainly not allowed. Not ever," he growled, his voice husky with an aspect of authority and dominance. Merely to toy with her flustered feelings. However... his mind was brought back to punishments, and his face flexed into a look of coyness. "Then again, princess. You do deserve to be punished after today... and I think riling you up then leaving you oh, so frustrated is a good way to assure that you know never to act out of line like that again. Plus, when we're alone, later tonight, you'll be certainly begging for me to do something about it. Such a delightful image... ah." He released her and sidestepped, nonchalant. "But princess, I must tend to Jade now. I'll see you at dinner." He drawled, grinning with a sense that tonight certainly won't be one to forget for the nephlim. He turned and strode around the corner, furthering himself into the maze of corridors.


Jade entered her room, her body shivering as it adapted to the warmth of the base, the clothes sticking to her body suddenly feeling ice cold. She gulped down a shaking breath and peeled the drenched fabric from her body, discarded into a wet heap. Her feet padded against the tiling as she slipped into the bathroom and started the bath, waiting for it to warm up to a certain boil of heat before she filled it. At the corner of the eye she caught the glimpse of the small mirror that sat against a wall, above a rickety sink. She stepped closer and turned her body to the side, reaching behind to drift her fingers along the vivid, jagged scars that presented along the skin of her back. Numerous stood out, fresh but some were faded over the months of torture and physical abuse that transpired at the prison. The memories surfaced at the front of her mind and she whimpered, moving her hand away and withdrawing back to the tub.

 

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Trixie had wanted to respond at first, though his hands on her body kept her unfortunately speechless, the husky tone of authority that riled her even more to attempt to defy merely making matters worse of the Nephlim. She knew he was teasing her, about not being able to be to do as she did, also knowing all to well how much he knew she enjoyed breaking the rules. Part of her relished in the knowledge, and another part of her wished she had still some secrecy to her enjoyments. Though that mattered naught as his words changed, and suddenly his hands weren't on her, her body tense and electrified. She threw her arms up, making a loud noise of both disapproval and frustration as they came back down, crossed firmly over her chest. "You, Basic, are such an.... an... ass!" she snapped in frustration, but smirk glimmered on her lips, "A damn sexy one." she muttered, making sure her words were still loud enough for him to catch before he disappeared around the corner. She sighed, and decided to take a cold, or rather luke warm, shower. She needed to calm down before tonight, when she was certain Andras was going to step up his game and make it so much more delightingly worse. She also decided it was best to stay hidden until the last minute before dinner, donning her sexiest public attire she owned, hoping it would make things just as hard for the demon as it was going to be for her. Then she slipped away to the cafeteria, hoping she'd beat him there and claim a table in a back corner for them both.





(Skipping forward with Maddox, Jade and Andras can catch up as you go )





Maddox grinned as he had finally found a place. It was basically an attic area, the only place no one occupied because it was so tedious to get to, but he hoped Jade wouldn't mind. There was a small window that peeked out at the forest surrounding the base, and it was quaint. Though somewhat cold. He sought out spare pillows and blankets, a space heater, and whatever else he could find that could be spared to make the space comfortable. He wanted it to be perfect. As perfect as it could be, anyway. He hummed softly as he went about, finding time to take a quick shower and grab two trays laden with various foods for him and Jade to share. Then he just waited at the end of the hall for Jade to exit her room. He knew Andras was more than likely inside with her, talking, and he didn't want to interrupt. He'd merely wait patiently for them to finish. He'd weaseled food warmer from the kitchen so their trays would remain decently warm until they attended to their dinner.

 

[QueenofDorks]

Andras interrupted the witch's bath to have a chat with her, but held his back towards her so privacy was given but he mostly asserted that he needed be there to speak. There was a lecture that was given with little opposing resistance from Jade, she mostly tired from the long day out in the rain and yearned for this chat to end so she could to go to the quiet dinner Maddox and her planned. So she spoke little. He had imposed a few questions upon her, ones she didn't yet desire to discuss so soon. She avoided them, weaving excuses together that presented as a wall against the details of what down at the prison and settled right in front of Andras.


"Sooner or later, Jade, we need to talk about it. Whatever transpired within that hell took a toll on you. Both physically and mentally. Letting it all fester inside you won't aid your recovery." He observed with a thin frown, casting his eyes now to her as she finished tying the bathrobe snug to her body, merely after getting dressed. Though, his gaze was not met. It seemed it was a lost cause to continue to talk and so he left, sweeping out of the room to wind his way back to the cafeteria in hopes of eating the searing worry away.


Ten minutes later Jade came slipping out, her wet hair held up high in a messy bun. Her fingers twirled with the sash at her waist, keeping the bathrobe tight and secure around her body, vastly embraced by the warmness it brought to her. She noted Maddox's lingering presence at the end of the hall and silently padded over, her bare feet easing against the tiled flooring. "I'm assuming if you're waiting around that must mean you've gotten everything prepared. And that you found a place just for us. Am I right?" She prompted with a gentle smile.

 

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Trixie was slowly picking at her plate, unable to completely ignore the pangs of hunger as she waited for Andras to join her. When she spotted his dark hair, and troubled features, she lifted an arm and waved, "Basic!!" she called in her best, lilting, sing-song voice. She was wondering how much he'd share with her, but telling herself she wouldn't pry. That was another thing she had a problem with, and that was she could lean on being extremely nosy. Not now. Not after they'd already had one fight that day. She'd swallow her urges to ask him questions, and just let him talk.


Maddox blinked when Jade appeared before him, dressed in a bathrobe. Now that wasn't something he'd been expecting, but the smirk was evident on his lips as she spoke. He nodded, "Yes. I've got us a hideaway, if you don't mind a minor climb to get to it." he said lightly, unable to contain himself. He reached forward and took one of her hands, his thumb passing over her knuckles, "Are you ready to go? Or should I wait a few more minutes?" he asked in a near whisper, casting his eyes down her body clad in the bathrobe, making it evident to what his question was about. Though he didn't let his eyes linger, not wanting to be rude, as they quickly came back to Jade's eyes. "There's a warmer keeping our food warm, so it should be okay." he shrugged, smiling.

 

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Andras noted the waving hand that brought his attention to Trixie, seated alone so far and had yet even touched the food on her plate. He weaved his way amongst the crowds that had gathered all within the cafeteria, some rebels squeezed up against on the sides of the wall, standing shoulder to shoulder just to be able to eat together with friends or family. Honestly, they needed to either build onto the base, though seemingly impossible at the moment, or seek out another rebellion investor that would be willing to aid them another secluded mansion to dwell in. Though he doubted the latter would ever happen. The government had shown a force of their hand, implementing that they severely meant business upon the matters of supernaturals and those that helped him. "Good evening, princess," he quipped as he slid into the free space beside her, perching in the chair. His hand plucked up an already sliced piece of bread from her tray and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing around it. "How did you spend the rest of your afternoon if I may so ask? Specifically right after I left you alone..." He prompted with a wiggle of his brows.


The slightest corners of Jade's mouth twitched as she noted his surveying gaze, Maddox seemingly all too pleased about her appearance with his own smirk that managed to his face. With her free hand, the other occupied by his cradling touch, she smacked it lightly against his chest. "You do realize that there is clothes under here right?" She questioned, brows raised, and mouth drawn into a thin line of a smile that was more so presented as a sneer as if he was a fool. "I know, I'm sorry to pop whatever fantasy that was brewing in your head. I'm still cold from hanging out in the rain all day long." She quipped, pulling the soft fabric of the bathrobe closer to her body. "So yes, I'm ready to go to wherever it is that we're heading to."

 

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Trixie smirked lightly at his question, considering her answer carefully. "Wouldn't you like to know, Basic." She purred, "I cooled off. Wasn't near as fun without you there though." She teased lightly, leaving her words as vague as possible to let the demon's thoughts fill in the blanks, and see what his reaction might be. "I'd ask you the same, but I already know what you were doing." She laughed lightly, teasingly, her body shifting in her chair slightly, her leg closest to him pressing against his own. She had to make this fun for not just him, or she'd fail miserably to keep him from winning this frustration. Her thoughts told her that he might be more interested not talking about his conversation with Jade, and if that was the case, she'd comply, as much as she wanted to ask about it. "But I did hear something interesting... apparently there's a certain two here making a get away up in that attic no one uses." She smirked lightly, "Gossip is such an entertaining thing. They were even holding hands." She said lightly, turning her attention to her food, grabbing a piece of fruit and popping it into her mouth as she watched Andras from the corner of her eye.


Maddox felt his face flush, "I-I... knew that." He laughed, trying to recover himself. His thoughts had obviously been elsewhere, and he silently scolded himself for thinking like that. He chuckled as he turned to lead Jade to the hideaway he had located, "Don't worry. There's heaters and blankets up there. We won't be cold." He smiled lightly at the witch, and walked with her in relative quiet, climbing his way up first so he could see her reaction at the space he had created. "It took a lot to convince them to let me have the extras for this, but I came through." He grinned.

 

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For several minutes Andras seemed to be too enraptured by her alluding answering. Albeit it was left extremely vague, little on details. But he supposed that opened the numerous of possibilities to how she cooled down. That certainly painted a more intimate picture in his head and he faintly smirked, the motion quirking at his mouth -- noticeable and clear as to what he transpired out from his thoughts. Then his eyes were drifting, moving downwards to where her leg had brushed, nearly pressing against his. It sent a shiver through his body, but he wouldn't let himself be so toyed with easily. Instead of focusing on it, and the idea of drawing out more taunting acts to frustrate the nephlim, he instead focused on her gossiping words. He looked thoroughly interested, unaware of those "two" she spoke about were Jade and Dox. "Uh huh... any more rumors surrounding our mystery couple? C'mon and give me the details, Trix."


Jade casted an all knowing glance as he flushed and stammered over his words, a playful demeaning tsk discharging from her own mouth. She allowed to be lead briefly throughout the military base, the warmth of his hand clasped against her's eased the witch and allowed herself to be in the moment. Her eyes swiveled this way and that, adjusting to the new surroundings. Although, she had to admit that nothing would come between her and the love for the mansion they had once dwelled in. There was plentiful of room there than here. She withdrew her hands together, feet coming to a slow stop as Maddox began the climb up into the attic, his voice growing a tad dimmer as he emerged into the secluded room above. After a hesitant moment, and a brief look around, she clambered up the folding stairs after him. To her surprise it wasn't that tight of space. Well, it wasn't completely spacious but it sure as hell wasn't too small that you would immediately being claustrophobic. As promised, there were blankets, heaters, pillows... anything to make it seem comfortable for the two of them. The weather outside was still the same; dark and bleary with rain. "You really went all out, Doxie... it's quite roomy up here." She admitted, lowering her body onto the massive pile of blankets and sheets that felt warm from the consistent waves of heat from the heaters.

 

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Trixie couldn't help but feel herself somewhat bolstered by the demon's reaction to her vague comments, the apparent grin on her face hard to suppress. She laughed lightly, "Not really. She kissed his cheek, and the looks in their eyes were closer to being lovers alluring to something more... intimate than merely dinner as they made dinner plans." she shrugged, a smugness to her as she realized that Andras hadn't put together who she was talking about. She leaned over to him, of course making a show of her chest as she did, just to see if she could further antagonize him. "Our mystery couple is Jade and Dox." she murmured softly into his ear before leaning back and focusing once more on her food. Part of her only hoped that would be enough of a distraction that he'd be unable to completely ignore her attempts at making him hot and bothered just as she was. Her thoughts reeled with ways to test her theory.





Maddox couldn't help the near prideful grin that encased his lips at her comment over the room, and he laughed lightly. "Well, I did ask you out on a date. I couldn't just bring some food up here and call it good. It was cold, and after our walk in the rain..." he trailed off, shrugged as he glanced at the bathrobe she still wore. "I didn't want you to be cold." he added the short explanation as he settled himself on the blankets as well, sliding off his shoes and setting them down at the edge of the pallet to keep any dirt that might have been on them away. "No one ever comes up here, so I thought this would be perfect for us." he smiled lightly, "Since we don't have a hotel to escape to." he shrugged, chuckling. He slid a hand up, smoothing over the top of his head, his hair tied back in a ponytail at the base of his neck. "I'll assume you approve of this hideaway?" he asked with a smile.

 

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Andras found his eyes slipping into a leering gaze that pinned to the sight of her chest, which she purposely made a show of. Not that he minded... he got an eyeful that was for sure, and her hot breath against her ear and neck allured the man even more. In all honest, he would have put an end to this teasing and ditch dinner just to finally revel in some sexual intimacy with his nephlim lover. But her words, the names of the couple, had immediately snapped him out of the mood. "What?" He questioned aloud, brows creased and pitched upwards. "Jade didn't even mention this to me, heaven forbid. When are they now suddenly lovey dovey? Just yesterday she was acting confused and conflicted on the subject... where did you hear any of this by the way?"


Jade tilted her gaze to Maddox as he too perched himself on the blankets. It honestly was warm up here, just as promised. The witch couldn't help but take some comfort in that and reluctantly she untied the bathrobe, slipping the fabric off of her body. What she wore underneath was a dress, one that she had savaged from her daring trip to the mansion. She had one of the rebels swing by her room to grab it and throw it into the dryer. Honestly, the ginger tress woman had felt a bit self conscious about wearing it. It had been a while since she dressed up, the last time being with Maddox, and the night they had shared together. Plus some of the scars peeked out against her shoulders. She fidgeted with her hands and attempted to relax, flashing a smile at his prompting words. "I do quite adore our little hideaway. It's nice and cozy. I definitely approve, Doxie."

 

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Trixie blinked, drawing back as Andras shot her a questioning gaze and peppered her with questions. She groaned inwardly, noticing how she had somehow back tracked her efforts rather than helped them. "That was yesterday. Before they wound up out in the forest, in the rain. They came back together, and were holding hands. She kissed his cheek before they came inside, and the looks on their faces, according to those in the halls that held witness, saw more than just friends." she explained, sighing. Clearly exasperated that her efforts had gone to waste, but she figured she wouldn't press the change in subject. "And I heard all about it the minute I walked into the cafeteria here. Everyone is whispering about it. Some good, some bad. Those that don't like Dox being here are complaining that he's blinding Jade again. Those that are sympathetic seem to be happy that Jade has found someone." she shrugged again, leaning back in her chair, once again all the more like a dejected child. Crossing one leg over the other, and her arms over her stomach, she was clearly in full pout mode, but she continued to talk. "A rebel overheard Maddox as Jade on a date to dinner, she accepted. Something about a secluded place just for them two. Then Dox is flying around the base begging anyone and everyone for any spare blankets, small space heaters, and a food warmer. Then he took two trays of food off as well." she explained, recounting every last drop of gossip she'd overheard since having sat there in the cafeteria waiting for Andras. Her shoulders lifted and dropped again in a shrug, "And that's honestly all I know for the moment. I don't see why it's a bad thing. He seemed to pull Jade out of her funk quite easily. Whatever transpired between them out there in the forest, I believe, was a good thing." she stated.





Maddox couldn't help but watch Jade as she seemed to settle in, the bathrobe reluctantly being abandoned. Though the sight of her somewhat dressed up made the dark haired man's breath catch in his chest for a moment. His heart pounded slightly, and again a wave of someone else's emotions ricocheted through him and he had to clamp down on himself to keep from letting those emotions show. They weren't his. He returned the smile that Jade flashed to him, glad to hear she liked the space. "I'm glad you like it." he said lightly, his eyes grazing over her face, and then lowering as he took in the sight before him. It was still somewhat unbelievable that she was back, and relatively in one piece, and Maddox had to remind himself that she was really there. The night terrors and dreams seemed all to real when a person had half a hold of their mind, and he still needed to make sure he wasn't still dreaming. Then his eyes found the peeking scars. That last night of theirs together, he distinctively recalled them not being there, and guilt and pain washed through him. Feelings he was unable to hide behind his calm exterior. He swallowed thickly, and peeled his eyes back to her face, pleading and apologetic. "They did a number on you..." he said softly, his tone saddened. "God, Jade... I'm sorry... I played a game I knew nothing about..." he sighed, his eyes falling away from her face.

 

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Jade settled the bathrobe into her lap, and ran her fingers over the soft fabric absently. She avoided his wavering gaze, head ducked down in an attempt to hide the scarlet warmth that had climbed into her cheeks. However, as his soft saddened were voiced, alluding to the time in a prison as a captive, she lifted her eyes on alertness. "Don't," she breathed aloud in warning. "I don't particularly want to talk about that, Doxie." She adjusted the straps of her dress, fixing it to conceal the scars on her skin halfway. Then, shifting forward, she cupped her hands against his face, gaze leveled to his. "Please. It has only been a day since I returned and I already have Andras pressing for details. Let's just... relax and eat and pretend that nothing ever happened. Sure as hell sounds like a good time for me." She settled back into the blankets, crossing her legs. Her eyes passed over the trays on the side. "So... what are we having to eat for tonight?" She questioned, jumping away from topic


Andras peered at the nephlim adjacent to him, watching as she unraveled into the demeanor of a small sulking child. Really, was this honestly getting on her nerves. His mouth broadened an inch into a content grin. Well at least he was doing his job, making her increasingly frustrated just by the mere diversion of topic. "I dunno... just seems sudden that's all. I thought she'd be distancing herself from Dox sometime... huh. Never knew that he had the skills to sway a woman's mind." He muttered, compressing his lips together with a sudden thought. He slanted his body backwards in the chair, and then casted his gaze sideways. "You're certainly preoccupied with... something. I mean, you haven't even touched your food. Are you that sexually frustrated sweetheart? Too flushed and flustered to focus on one simple meal? My, my... tonight is going to be wonderful."

 

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Maddox blinked, but nodded, pressing the sad feeling back. He'd address that later, but right now it was what the witch wanted, because he didn't want to push her away. "Of course. I won't pressure you into talking about it." he said softly, taking a slow, deep breath to steady himself after her hands left his face. He lifted his eyes to her once again when she asked about the food, and pressed a smile to his lips. He reached over and pulled the trays a little closer, "I actually don't know. I didn't take the time to look." he chuckled, moving the warming covers from the trays and taking a quick study of the food. "Hmm, looks like some chicken and rice, an assortment of vegetables, fruit... All in all very balanced, and certainly colorful." he grinned, lifting a carrot slice between pinched fingers. He held it up, "Want the first bite?" he asked with a laugh.


Trixie's hanging foot bounced, making her leg swing up and down in annoyance. "I've nibbled here and there." she shrugged, food was certainly not the first thing on her mind, and the part that frustrated her more was than Andras knew all the right buttons to push. "But let Dox and Jade be for now, Basic. She went through a lot, and you're already pressuring her to talk about it, I'm sure. Let her relax and find some comfort for a while. Hell, Dox might not be such a robot around here anymore." she stated, trying to sound happy for them, but her tone came out more annoyed than she meant. She could already feel her cheeks flushing, and she reached out suddenly, grabbing a piece of fruit from her plate and popping it into her mouth. She chewed slowly, seething some over her current predicament. She knew about Jade and Andras' history, or at least some of it, but she couldn't help but feel a little jealous over it. She didn't mean to, and she knew she shouldn't, but it was just that way, and it bothered the angel.

 

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{Tidbit for ya; Jade and Andras actually used to be a thing x'D}


The ginger tress woman relaxed at his compliance, grateful that he had ended the conversation right then and there. She inched closer to the ex-politician, inclining forward to settle beside him with a sigh. Her eyes swept forward at the sight of warm food amongst the two trays, untouched and the smell certainly intoxicating for Jade. She hadn't eaten much since he returned from yesterday, only the one singular meal that Andras had forced upon her having not refused an if, and, or but from her. She raised her eyebrows as Maddox lifted a carrot between his finger tips. "Hmm... sure, why not. You gonna be a romantic and feed me, Doxie?" She prompted, opening her mouth slightly, all the whilst a grin hanging at the corner of her lips.


Andras observed her sourly annoyed attitude, and with a sigh, scraped back his chair to stand. "Alright pouty princess. Let's go." He nudged aside the tray of food with his hand, out of her reach, before turning back to the nephlim. "Because you're so annoyed, and not in the least bit happy with the subject, let's go to one you'll adore. Alone time with moí. 'Kay? Otherwise... I'll go spy on Jade and Dox's secluded date." A smirk danced across her mouth, eyebrows furrowing with his mischevious drawn look, and then he turned to flee through the crowds. He weaved and pivoted amongst them, wondering if she'll play in on this chase if she really, truly wanted to get some attention from the demon.

 

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[[i recall reading the hints somewhere in a previous post of yours that was between Jade and Andras xD but I wasn't sure if Andras would have told her the more intimate parts of his history with her or not, so I left it vague]]


Maddox smirked, "I recall you mentioning you like the romance, so why would I not jump at this chance?" he asked wryly, raising a questioning eyebrow as he slowly reached over to carefully settle the carrot slice between her parted lips. His fingertips brushed her lips lightly, almost deliberately before he released the tidbit of food and lowered his hand. His eyes were locked on Jade, a curious look to him, as he studied her features. First her eyes, then her cheeks, her nose, her lips. Each feature was given the same scrutiny, in a caring way. His hand drifted back to the tray, hovering over it and a smirk came to him yet again. "Let's make this a game." he said, shifting. He carefully reached for the bathrobe that lay balled in Jade's lap, "Just trust me." he chuckled, and took the thin strap that acted as the belt for the article. "It's the best we've got." he said, smiling. "Let me blindfold you. I'll feed you something, and I want you to guess what it is." he smirked, holding the strap of cloth up.


Trixie's eyes snapped to Andras' face as he stood and shoved the food out of her reach, curious about what his antics were. She blinked when he said they'd go spend alone time together, or he'd spy on Jade and Maddox, which sent a sliver of jealousy and anger through her that she clamped down hard on. That was one thing she wasn't going to let the demon see. She started to stand, and then the dark haired demon fled from his place, weaving through the crowds of rebels. "H-hey!" she called after him, glaring at his retreating back as she scrambled to give chase. It wasn't often she was the one chasing him, rather it was normally her who was the rabbit in the race. She wove through the crowds, calling out for people to get out of her way as she went. "Get back here, Basic!!" she hollered, a lightness returning to her voice as the fun of the situation lifted her cloudy mood.