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Derry
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The Gift of Trust May 27, 2021 16:24:19 GMT -5

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Post by Derry on May 27, 2021 16:24:19 GMT -5

Derry was calm once again now that he realizes Hazel is safe now, and right now that's all he needs. She brings up how they first met back in the alleyway when she emerged from that crimson pool, and Derry looks back and seems at least a bit confused. The liquids inside certainly looked different, though maybe the pool in the alleyway was stained from her blood. After all, her injuries back then were far more grievous than what she suffered here according to the demon. "Yeah, it just... looked a bit different, ya know," Derry comments as Hazel still seems fatigued from resting in the water.

According to Hazel, she built this place about a week ago after gathering some magical ingredients with Yangcong before demon hunters attacked. He wraps his arms around Hazel as best he could and hugs her tight, yet still keeping in mind that she's still a bit weak at the moment. "If any o' those bastards pop up again, please tell me," Derry mutters, "and I'll make sure they're taken care of personally." He pulls back and rests his hands on her shoulders as she lifts herself up while talking about repairing that house she mentioned. Hazel thinks about resting before working on the house, and Derry replies, "Couldn't agree more. If ya need the manpower, I'm around, and if it's money ya need, well I've got that too. Let's not worry 'bout it, though. Right now, ya need some sleep. Let's get goin'."

As Hazel was attempting to squeeze out all of the water out of her hair, Derry turns towards the entrance to the room. He pauses for a moment before turning around and asking, "You... need to be carried? Reckon you're still a bit tired and all that." It really wasn't like Derry to just offer anyone a ride back to their rooms, but something was, well, different when it comes to Hazel. There was something real special between the two of them, he just knew it, and seeing that gem was enough proof for him. He just wants to make sure Hazel is safe after all that she's been through today.

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The Gift of Trust May 28, 2021 8:22:40 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2021 8:22:40 GMT -5

Hazel blushed slightly from his stern words about protecting her, once again so quick to offer aid and to ensure she was protected. Her chest felt light and fluttery from his statements, was she fooling herself to think a human could always protect her?

She slung her damp hair back over her shoulder when he mentioned carrying her. She scoffed as her face lit up in a bright rosey color, she seemed almost insulted by his offer, but gently patted his shoulder when walking past him, "I can walk just fi-"

Her statement halted by her knees giving out while attempting to walk past him, she looked away from him waiting for the 'I told you so's. "I might perhaps need assistance to my room," Her tone meek defeated frustration, as she reached up her arms when requesting his help, irritated with her current weakness.

She allowed him to pick her up, it was far more embarrassing having him carry her, now that she was more lucid than when she was bleeding out earlier. She quietly hoped none of the other elites wouldn't see them like this. It was one thing to tease him but to be carried like this. She already made the mistake of being intimate with Yangcong, she didn't want the others thinking she was manipulating the boss with unsavory tactics. Wait… when did she suddenly care what others thought of her?

Her nature had never been hidden from the other so why was she worried about such a silly thing? The thought made her look up at Derry as he carried her, which was a mistake… she instantly looked back down her face flushing again. Why was a human of all people making her embarrassed? She was pulled from her flustered thoughts when they entered her room, when he released her she would immediately turn away from him while laying on her large round cushion. "Thank you.." she managed to mumble out but after a brief moment she looked over her shoulder, "C-... Could you hang out here until I fall asleep?" She felt exposed after being attacked in the Snakes headquarters, it would be difficult to sleep if she felt like prey.

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Derry
Indomitable Force

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PL: 120,000
XP: 12,588
Heating Up (x3), Crackling Fury (x5), Shallow Grave (x16)

Tag: @derry
Posts: 703

The Gift of Trust May 28, 2021 9:52:15 GMT -5

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Post by Derry on May 28, 2021 9:52:15 GMT -5

Hazel's face becomes more and more pink as time goes on, and Derry couldn't help but find the whole thing a bit ironic. For the longest time she's always been the teaser and the one trying to embarrass him, and yet now she's acting all embarrassed, though this was more than just teasing. Derry truly did care about Hazel, especially after the incident in the office, and there was no way that he was going to let go of that moment for a long time. The demon attempts to walk out of the room herself before her knees give in. Derry quickly moves in to catch her before she falls, and Hazel finally admits that she's going to need some help getting back.

"I gotcha, Hazel," Derry states as he slowly begins to lift her up, her arms wrapped around his neck and shoulders. "You'll be fine once we get ya to your room." The pair move out of the fountain room and head into the elevator to go back up to the main floor. While standing inside waiting for the elevator to arrive, Derry couldn't help but continue glancing back at Hazel's face and eyes every now and then. Before he's always found her pretty despite the circumstances when he first met the demon, but now there was something about her that just drew him closer. Was it really...

The elevator stops, and Derry spots a handful of Dirty Snakes goons cleaning up the lobby. Each one notices the boss and salutes Derry while standing as still as possible. The crime boss received the occasional curious glances, likely due to the fact that he was carrying Hazel in his arms, but it never lasted too long when Derry glares back at them. The way each of them were looking at her made Derry feel almost defensive for some odd reason, almost as if he wanted to shield her from any sort of harsh judgment. He's had a history of being a bit overprotective of some of the elites, but never to this degree.

At long last the two finally made it inside of Hazel's room. Slowly and gently, Derry places Hazel right onto her bed and shifts some of the blankets around so that she's covered. He sits right at the bedside in silence until he gets up and starts walking towards the door, knowing that he's got some work to do. The moment Hazel asked Derry to stay until she falls asleep, the crime boss pauses as his heart skips a beat. After staying by the door for a few moments, Derry gives in to Hazel's request and replies, "Of course. Anythin' to help." He sits right back at the end of Hazel's bed, keeping an eye on her as she attempts to fall back asleep.

Soon, however, he too begins to feel a bit drowsy, and Derry immediately recognizes what the problem was. He might've gotten a bit of rest when he was down in the basement, but it wasn't enough to keep him awake. All this time he didn't drink any coffee, and it was starting to take a toll on him. The crime boss rubs his eyes constantly to try and keep himself awake just long enough for Hazel to sleep, then he could go for a cup... Does he really want that, though?

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The Gift of Trust May 28, 2021 20:20:08 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2021 20:20:08 GMT -5

Hazel couldn't help but to be embarrassed by the stern glares he gave to the lower gangsters, doing all of this for her of all people… this only prompted her to remember what he said about if not for her then who? She head him pause at the door possibly contemplating her request, her ears started to lower as she started thinking she was stupid for even asking such a ridiculous thing. Then she heard him walk back into the room and the mattress shifted from his weight when he sat on the edge of the bed.

She smiled to herself when he indulged her request, after a few moments of drifting off she felt movement through the mattress, waking her enough to look over her shoulder to see what he was doing. He was rubbing his eyes and yawning, she suddenly felt guilty remembering he possibly spent all that time downstairs waiting for her, and sleeping in that chair… not that it was an uncommon sleeping position of the mob boss. With a sigh she turned over on her bed, grabbing the back of his shirt collar to force him to lay down, "Shut up," she was immediately defensive about what he may say or think from this 'bold' action, "Just go to sleep, it's…… it's better than your … damn desk chair… bad for back….." she mumbled sleepily, until she fell asleep still holding his shirt collar as if it was comforting.

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Derry
Indomitable Force

STATS
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PL: 120,000
XP: 12,588
Heating Up (x3), Crackling Fury (x5), Shallow Grave (x16)

Tag: @derry
Posts: 703

The Gift of Trust May 28, 2021 22:57:01 GMT -5

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Post by Derry on May 28, 2021 22:57:01 GMT -5

Derry continues fighting back against the drowsiness, but was slowly starting to lose the battle while Hazel still has yet to fall asleep herself. With a sudden tug on his collar, however, Derry's back lands on top of the bed and he lies right next to Hazel. He glances over at Hazel as she mutters how he should sleep and that it's better than sleeping in a chair. Derry pauses for a moment before accepting his fate, slipping his shoes off as he gets a bit more comfortable next to Hazel. His shoes fall to the ground as he slowly moves Hazel's hand off of his collar and wraps his hand right around the demon.

Derry ever so slightly moves toward's Hazel before he realizes what he was doing. He slightly lifts his arm that was around Hazel before pausing yet again. That moment they shared back in the office was... well, it made him feel something, that's for sure. It definitely made Hazel feel something, though what it really is still technically remains a mystery. Perhaps it would be best for the two to figure things out themselves and see where all of this takes them. Seeing how the other goons have everything under control and how Derry doesn't want to leave Hazel by herself, Derry lowers his arm back around Hazel and holds her tight to him. With Hazel next to him, Derry was out in minutes as the two doze off for the night as Derry admits to himself that there really was something special going on between them.

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Final Word Count: 6,537

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Zaya Ayame Newcomer Lover of Cats STATS STUFF SIDES Tag: @zayaayame Posts: 49	The Gift of Trust Jun 1, 2021 0:41:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Zaya Ayame on Jun 1, 2021 0:41:51 GMT -5 >@witchlyhazel , you gained! +4,413 \| New Total: 4,963 > Derry , you gained! +2,774 \| New Total: 11,155 You gained Full XP and partial Malus XP!
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