..does this mean we're dating?(pt2:Axel & Kadaj)

[Axel]

The Flurry had left the other guy a note as to the time. Wasn't normally like him to not talk to someone in person, but the previous night had him beat; even before he'd done his usual. Pushups, situps; the whole shebang. He'd decided to take a nap and set his alarm so he wouldn't sleep in; and he hadn't: knocking on Kadaj's door probably even a few minutes early as he tugged the almost blood red leather that had become his favored style over his shoulders. Actually, the cut wasn't too far off from Kadaj's usual; with the exception that it didn't have quite so many layers: and parted in some spots around the waist. With the jacket open, the skin-tight ribbed tank under it was easy to read even with the fade to the letters: 'I'm the Hot one.' " Yo. Kadaj. You around? " After thinking about it some, he'd realized how it might've seemed when he asked, and wasn't sure how he thought of it himself really even while he was standing outside his door. He knew this guy in a way already, through Hiro and from Hiro.. sort of. He was probably rubbing the back of his head when the door was opened..

[Axel]

<MorthaUnderwood> Kadaj opened the door, pushing the hair back away from his face as he did so smiling very faintly seeing whom it was opening the door completely. It was, for the most part his normal garb minus the shoulder pads, attachable covering over his ankles to protect from the hot metal of his bike, and souba had been left behind replaced with a studded choaker. He'd picked it up in Kalm on a complete whim from a destroyed shop and had left it in his carrying case for his materia and only happened across it when he had been looking for something to help Yazoo when they first showed up in this world but never really wore it until tonight. "yeah, im here" he replied somewhat out of breath cheeks flushed a bit as he fidgited with the zipper on his top making sure he'd gotten it before anwsering the door. He'd almost lost track of time, nad ended up rushing getting ready a little bit.

[Axel]

<firstsilentGOD> Turning his attention on the other, emerald eyes slipped a little lower for a moment before they came right back up to Kadaj's face; smile a little higher on the one side; brows coming up a bit in approval. " You ever been to Traverse Town? " widening his smile a bit as he stepped back, in part to let Kadaj out of his door, as the portal opened somewhat behind Axel and to his right.

<MorthaUnderwood> "never been away from here scince I got here, and before that no" he commented blinking hearing the familiar woosh of the portal forming. He had heard a few of the others talking about the town but knew nothing about it beyond that. He stepped out from his doorway looking to Axel curiously about the portal though.

[Axel]

<firstsilentGOD> Glancing back to the swirling violet and black wispy 'hole'; the Flurry paused, and offered his left hand. " So you've never been through one of these then. " And nodding that way he smiled crookedly again. " Won't bite.. I think you might like it there. We can catch a bite, maybe go shopping. I think there's a new movie playing at the theater too.. and, I wanna grab a few things from the hotel while we're there. Replacement leathers. "

[Axel]

<MorthaUnderwood> He nodded understandingly eyes closing breifly as he nodded "alright" his voice picking up that tone of his that he got rarely seemed to get these days, that tone of almost child-like banter. "alright, what ever comes our way then- sounds like a plan" he smirked taking his hand going along with him.

<firstsilentGOD> Axel didn't hesitate to change the postion, a slightly firmer grip as they passed into the corridor and through it. It was a strange and almost blank place; different from the passages of darkness in teh respect that of course, they could see where the hell they were going... sort of. Even if distance was a hard thing to judge in teh swirling mess. another portal was already opened ahead along the way: Axel had been back and forth once or twice. He hadn't yet stopped renting that room, not sure yet if he'd go back to it or move his stuff elsewhere ..yet. " It's perpetually dark there.. but beautiful. Stars are clear, the night lights glow.. it's pretty quiet aside from the heartless, and with me around? " He chuckled a bit, pointing to his temple and winking. " No worries there. The little guys there are really weak.. easy to control. "

[Axel]

<MorthaUnderwood> He laughed quietly nodding. Heartless, those things now that he and Yazoo were actually fighting able and not the pathetic mess they were upon first ariving, he found to be more of a nussiance then anything at all. Then again he had left souba behind for this, still, he was getting fairly use to getting tackled thanks to the twins. He glanced up to axel blinking a bit confused by one of the comments. "how could it be perpetually..." ok logic was not something he should be looking for. He after all was not sure what in the hell it was he even was himself. Still contamplating the theories of if he was the manifestation of the desire of Hiro to live when he was not fully able to reform on the planet, or if he was a clone that turned out with an unusal sense of self, or if he was even just a peice of Jenova that hadent been properly smooshed from existance that simply decided it wanted to survive, was for another time and place. "nevermind" he chuckled quietly.

<firstsilentGOD> Axel laughed softly; and stepping ahead with his hand still in his own started walking backwards as they came closer to the exit, waving off the Assassins that had very quietly been with them the entire way just a few steps behind. His body guards were reluctant to leave at first.. but went none the less once dismissed. " I stopped asking questions like that a while ago myself.. in this place; trying to get the answers will usually just give you a headache. " Tugging him through to the other side, they were in second district, right next to the fountain, near the bench and arched door to teh alley behind the hotel. Neon lights and warm lanterns glowed dreamily as always: bright stars twinkled, and some odd lazy music played from somewhere in the vicinity of the bell tower over the moogle's workshop. " This has to be my favorite part of town.. " The Flurry smirked looking around the upper level. The Matinee was on the other side. " ..though the waterways aren't so bad either. "

[Axel]

<MorthaUnderwood> he blinked a bit at first making sure his eyes werent playing tricks on him looking around for a moment "you really do get around dont you?" he murmered more or less to himself. It was borderlining being more of a city then a town but nothing the poluted insanity that was Midgar, or Edge. It was actually, amazingly relaxing. Even if time did stand still here for what ever reason- knowing there actually was a moon and not kingdom hearts (though he did not know much of it beyond it gave him the creeps sometimes) was a wonderful thing. "I've...never seen anywhere like this." he admited quietly

<firstsilentGOD> " I guess. Missions used to run me around before.. then it was preparing for the worst and just kind of.. floating around with Set when he was decent enough to give me a ride. " Hooking a few fingers in with Kadaj's his nose scrucnched as he started to lead the way with that last comment. " Really? " Axel looked around a bit more thoughtfully, smiling a little wider. " I always thought it reminded me of my homeworld. Or parts of what I at least am pretty sure is it. I should take you there some time. Maybe visit Saix. You hungry? "

[Axel]

<MorthaUnderwood> "yeah actually..." in all honesty he hadent eaten all day. His homeworld though. That made him trail off in though as he walked along with him. Most didnt seem to even remember their real name let alone where they were from. He really was diffrent from the rest. "no...where im....well, I suppose where I was from it had a few places that werent the case but teh vast majority of it suffered from being over run and over industrialized by the kind of people that really make you feel the human race really are parasites feeding of the world leaving destruction in their wake" he sighed quietly. "Its not calm or serene as this place is....except for maybe two places I can think of."

<firstsilentGOD> Changing direction slightly, the Flurry led the remnant up to the second level on the hotel side, heading for the next ramp up. " The new place above the Dalmations' should be open now. They have a really weird place for an entrance.. but their cook used to work for the Hotel back there, and man can she cook!~ " a slight whoot, and he listened to the rest; nodding and oddly crossing his ankles every few steps on the way up in thought. " Yeah he told me about Midgar and all that. It took some prying to get him to talk about the Company.. but it sounded messed up enough from his end, no wonder he doesn't talk about it. I mean.. " a deep breath, and his thumb wandered over Kadaj's knuckles, looking briefly at the stars over the church spires. " It'd be one thing if it were just his superiors, his employers. But man.. his own father toyed with his head; from birth. I'd want to shut that down too. " A slight sigh, and he grabbed the door handle to open it for Kadaj. " Me, I think I'd be at least semi-content remembering my parents. Blank says he doesn't remember much of them himself though.. so eh. "

[Axel]

<MorthaUnderwood> "sometimes it's best not to remember" Kadaj commented slowly looking up to him looking Axel full on in the eyes. " Sometimes i wish i didnt remember things that I do. Maybe the reason you all forget, is because...when you came to exist it was like being reborn, so they gave you a new start, without the things best not remembered. I sometimes find myself envying you for that" he replied with a voice of full honesty.

<firstsilentGOD> Pausing, Axel's expression went a little.. odd, for him. Softer, sadder in the eyes, and his mouth briefly turned into a straight line that was just barely turned down at the corners. " Careful what you wish for. Because I'll tell you right now.. it's like having half your organs missing, in some respects. " And he sighed, shaking off the thoughts and bringing up his smile again and leading him through; the bright room a stark contrast to the still darker edges of his tone though he was getting rid of them. " The memories I do have are all there is to shape me now, and that's fine. I've learned a lot over the last few years. " There, on the other side of that outside second floor alley.. was a door, fairly new: with a lit sign 'Golden Dragon' the image of which was on the door. " I hope you like spicy eastern food? " He chuckled, changing the subject.

<MorthaUnderwood> He bit the inside of his lip as Axel explained his reasoning against his comment. Kadaj honestly never really thought the matter over until then and did have to admit that your memories- good or bad was who you were. Sephiroth wouldn't of been Sephiroth without becoming the great genral, which he may not of become if not for psycho parents. It all was connected. He was rather glad that Axel changed the subject, leaning slightly closer as they went down the ally. "I live for it" he laughed with a nod

[Axel]

Closing one eye as he opened the door, Axel smiled a little wider with the answer. " Oh yeah? We might get along well, me and you.. " A chuckle followed, before he led the other through one half of the restaurant .. the place was nearly as dimly lit as the outside: that same warm and dreamy glow provided between the candle-lit paper lanterns on and over the booth tables, as well as the soft cooler glow of the fish tanks that lined the top of each booth behind the seats and over the dividing walls between them. " Come on, the seats in the back are the best.. " getting to the back wall it wans't hard to see why the Flurry thought so: the entire back wall a much larger aquarium filled with exotic fish and colorful sea plants. He sat down in an out of the way corner and picked up a menu, offering one to Kadaj with a smile. " Anyway. I'm glad you're around. Even without seeing you as much as he might.. I can tell Hiro is grateful to see the two of you alive at least. He's a decent guy; when he's not being prideful, selfish, or secretive. "

[Axel]

<MorthaUnderwood> "..." he looked to him looking down running his fingertip over the back of his hand quietly. "...lets not talk about them right now Axel.." he sighed softly and quietly "Its too depressing for a night like this"

<firstsilentGOD> A few moments thought watching the motion of his hand and he took in a breath, squeezing his fingers and setting down the menu. " I'm sorry. I'll try not to bring him up again tonight. " And looking up to the waitress when she came along, he ordered his end of the meal: along with a huge sampler tray of appetizers; letting Kadaj order next.

<MorthaUnderwood> HE blinked glancing over the menu unable to make up his mind so just going with the sampler. When it came to fish he was insistant on a large varity. "I'd rather talk more about you honestly" he blushed softly

<firstsilentGOD> Ordering a pot of mandarin green tea to go with it and then looking up at that as he put the menus back where they belonged; the Flurry smiled again softly a slight blush of his own reacting to the sight of the lighter one on Kadaj's pale cheeks. " I think I can handle that.. " His smile brightening for just a moment " ..if you can deal with me asking even more questions about you? "

[Axel]

<MorthaUnderwood> Kadaj blinked looking to him almost catching the blush on the redheads cheeks, just barely missing it. "i suppose thats a fair trade" he laughed quietly.

[Axel]

<firstsilentGOD> The appetizers were quick to arrive with the tea: the hot liquid smelling sweet and floral yet spicy: the mandarin blend having just a little honey mixed in as well. The platter itself was nearly as long as the table, a ceramic stepped set of plates that was cold on one side and warm on the other with everything from bites of sushi and sweet pickled treats to fried finger foods. Picking up a calamari stick he waved it a bit in Kadaj's direction, winking at him as he pulled it closer to his lips " Ask anything you like then. I'll try to answer as best I can. " And sucking on the spicy pickled plum, red pepper and squid.

09:01:32 pm <MorthaUnderwood> "Ok...why Axel...just seems a bit of an odd name, the others alot odder but perhaps thats why its so odd" Also the fact that he hadent seen his choice of weapon of that had anything to do with it or got the reasoning behind the X's in the anagram names, but thats part of asking- not knowing

09:14:00 pm <firstsilentGOD> " Oh that.. " A soft smile as he swallowed and went after a crab rangoon next. " Our names are all anagrams. They're our old names before we bacame Nobodies, scrambled and with an X inserted somewhere. My name, used to be Lea. (pronounced Lee) "

09:16:23 pm <MorthaUnderwood> He blinked looking to him, not even wanting to try to think of what Marluxia's would of been. It was an odd system of naming but, not illogical. "some how i find this more fitting" he smiled "i like both though"

<firstsilentGOD> Smirking a bit into his smile he nodded. " Yeah, it fits well enough I guess. I do miss my old self sometimes.. which.. " he shook his head, offering one of the rangoons between his fingers without thinking about it. He probably wouldn't in fact until Kadaj took a bite. He hadn't had anyone to trust, since Sephiroth had settled in Xemnas' bed. Still, he was smiling. " ..is kind of sad, since I can't remember myself very well. "

<MorthaUnderwood> He smiled accepting it having not caught onto the fact that he didnt seem to notice it. "no depressing thoughts now, come on its your turn" he commented trying to bring him out of this little rut

<firstsilentGOD> Kadaj's fingers brushing his made him realize where he'd been reaching for; just a little color coming up in his cheeks. It wasn't like he'd actually said this should be a date, right? Neither of them really had said anything like that.. " Yeah.. I guess it is.. " looking down for a moment, he had to think about what his question would be as he picked up one of the nori rolls. " I've heard a lot about you from him actually, he likes to brag about you behind closed doors. " He couldn't count how many times Hiro had complained about and then defended Kadaj; very much like a big brother or father. He'd said he'd avoid that though.. so he shifted the direction of the words a little. " I feel like I know a lot about you already.. but.. what about Loz? Do you think you'll ever find him? Think of trying to at all? "

<MorthaUnderwood> "I have..." he nodded quietly "I worry about him alot, I mean, hes the oldest and I dont doubt he can take care of himself but...thats the thing he's so use to taking care of others that...it might get him in trouble. You know how were all kinda part of Sephiroth right, Loz is...that side of him that most people either cant imagine him having or he never let them see"

<firstsilentGOD> Axel leaned his face into one palm, his smile softening watching Kadaj's face. He was quiet for a few moments, and he was going to say that was the part of him he had been talking about earlier. He could see though: there were parts of that.. especially the pain that he coudl see existing in all of them now that he'd come face to face. For a moment, his eyes dulled with the familiarity of the thought, just for a moment, before his smile reaffirmed itself. " I can imagine it pretty well. " and it grew a little. " But I think he's not the only of you three who carries those traits. " This time, teh Flurry managed to keep his hands on his side of the table. " Maybe.. I'll take you to a few other worlds; and we can look around. At least see if anyone's caught sight of him? "

[kadaj]

Kadaj blinked nodding quietly in agreement. It was more then a good idea its something Kadaj appriated very much to put it mildly. "Axel, you've been so nice to me..." he smiled, running his fingertips along the inner edge of the cup he had swirling the green tea laced in mint that he had ordered with the edge of his finger. "Other then my own brothers no one really ever has, I feel like I owe you now..."

[Axel]

A slight bit of color crept back up into his cheeks. " It's nothin.. I actually have some searching of my own to do; and having some different company wouldn't hurt, especially good company. " chuckling a bit he shook his head, rubbing one hand back through his hair almost sheepishly. " Two birds with one stone kind of thing.. and who knows, maybe we'll both hit the jackpot. "