High School

[Whitepaw Niniichi/Enigir Shosa]

     Aaron gave his sizes to the shifty wolf and took his clothes.  Without even thinking he slipped out if his shorts and in one smooth and fast motion he slid his pants on. He put on his socks and shoes next - all of which were black - and proceeded to take of his scarf. His neck was...was...!
     Unmarked. Ordinary. Boring. He caught animus looking.
     "Haha, quiet lie? My neck's fine. I just have a scarf thing. Well...a collar thing. Most of the time it's socially acceptable but I don't like being thought of as someone's pet. Plus scarves are neat."
     Aaron buttoned up his white shirt, tucked it in, tightened his belt, slid his apron on and fixed it as he pulled his scarf back around his neck. He grinned. His shirt was a little tight. He liked the look. He availed himself of the mirror and was quite happy with way he saw. He splayed his tails and posed a little. Then he came to himself with Animus staring.
     "U-uh..." He said, staring embarrassedly back. "S-sorry. My loved ones used to claim I had parakeet or budgerigar in me...heh. Hurry up and change."

[Babydoll Animis]

Animus couldnt stop looking at Aaron,he looked REALLY good in his uniform,and collar!? "W-Well actually... i wear one... a collar... i have a few. but is it really that unacceptable?" he started undressing, a bit embarrassed seeing as Aaron could see him in his complete normalness, well mostly. The only noticeable thing was a medium sized scar on his right shoulder blade, a burn injury.
 He grabbed the maid outfit and slowly put it on, he felt Aaron glancng which made him all the more nervous. He pulled the panty hose and heels on along with the sleeves. To any other person, Animus was a girl who looked as if she worked as an actual maid. "W-Well? does it look okay?"

[Whitepaw Niniichi/Enigir Shosa]

     "!" Aaron made a surprised noise in the back of his throat. Animus was incredibly attractive - the transition was amazing! Aaron looked away.
     -don't tell him he's cute don't tell him he's cute don't tell him he's so cute think of something to say Aaron he's staring at you and it's adorable but don't tell him- Aaron thought frantically.
     "I think I'm hungry." Aaron mumbled.
     -Oh, ya can't take THAT the wrong way AT ALL- he cursed himself.
     "Breakfast?" He coughed and walked out. He was too busy trying to stay same that he didn't stop to think that his off reaction might offend her - uh, him.

[Babydoll Animis]

Animus giggled, he didnt think anything but that Aaron was still hungry "you must eat a lot huh?" he grabbed two bagels and went to Aaron offering him one.
    Mark looked Aaron up and down and let out a grunt, he saw Animus and blushed ever so slightly, "that is bound to get some business..."he scratched his chin and grinned, "Hey Ani, you free tonight?" he glanced to Aaron and studied his reaction

[Whitepaw Niniichi/Enigir Shosa]

     Aaron blinked and studied Mark himself. Free tonight...? Was the cafe a place that operated into the moonlit hours? Or was Mark a pervert trying to take advantage of Animus, who had no willpower. If that was the case, would it not be better to sub in and take Animus' place? If Mark was a perv then he had no place in a public place like the cafe. Aaron would break him the Blade family way and run things himself - no...he would manipulate the next in charge. Either way Animus would be safe.
     No...the town was full of sub-fur degenerates but Mark seemed honest enough. This was all just paranoid thinking. Was it better to simply ask why, or ask for late training and observe the situation?
     It was that the point - asking Animus to show Aaron the ropes tonight?
     However Aaron acted, it was his one and only shot. In his head, he put on a manic grin. This was life, this was feeling alive! To calculate variables and alter one's future!
     But this future would affect Animus' future too. Aaron wasn't ready to gamble Animus' fate just yet. What to do!?
     Aaron measured his breathing. His face was straight. The next move was theirs. Staying silent generally yielded more results anyway - if Mark didn't explain himself THEN Aaron would step in - especially if Animus wouldn't talk about it later. Then something would be irrefutably wrong. Aaron relaxed a little.
     The next move wasn't his to be made...

[Babydoll Animis]

"W-W-What!?" Animus covered his face with his paws. Mark looked back to Animus and got right in front of him,he leaned down a bit to be eye level with the small wolf "What im saying is either way... dressed up or not, yer a cute little thing and i wouldnt mind taking you out for a nice night after work." Mark moved a small strand of Animus' hair from his face "Whadya say?" Animus kept his face covered and let out a small whimper "Thanks for the offer.. b-but i already promised Aaron id cook for him tonight..."
Mark glanced over to Aaron again, he knew how foxes like him operated... this was simply testing how far he would and could go before Aaron would show him how protective he was of Animus

[Whitepaw Niniichi/Enigir Shosa]

     "Hehe, you're dangerously attractive, aren't you?" Aaron beamed at Animus cheerfully. His mind was reeling. This had to be a test. Otherwise Mark would just smother Animus when Aaron was on his lunch break.
     Aaron reached out and poked a nerve in Marks neck with a claw. Mark froze.
     "When we first met I mentioned my martial arts, boss? My life led me to an interesting teacher, and I'd happily tell you about all the things I can do to both organic and inorganic matter. I appreciate you're testing your new staff but Animus is clearly unsettled."
     Aaron hit another nerve and greed mark. If by some chance that slow brawn crushed Aaron's arms, he had a knife hidden in his scarf he could wield with his teeth. His sensei had taught him much and had helped him through his pain. But he would never let his secret weapon be seen. Those who saw it died.
     "Now I'm no barista so I'll need one guidance before we open." Aaron smiled warmly.

[Babydoll Animis]

Mark let out a huff and rubbed his neck, "yeah yeah Ani here personally volunteered"
Mark walked past Aaron bumping into him, a small note fell into Aaron's pocket with the words, 'see me after work without Ani'
   Mark went to the back and started the stove, "d**n brat..." he grumbled
Animus looked to Aaron worriedly, "You shouldnt have done that. i dont want you getting fired becase of me. i can handle it. he really is a nice guy... Mark. well anyways lets get started shall we?" animus brushed his skirt off

[Whitepaw Niniichi/Enigir Shosa]

     (((THIS RP ROCKS! Having to think my way through situations, having such great characters to work with, I too feel alive! ...if only I were so calculating and mentally strong IRL - I mean I am as smart as my characters because they come from my mind but IRL I'm not so fast on the grey matter - and I don't get int dangerous situations. Hehe.)))

     "If he's so nice then he won't fire me. Face it, he's as much a salve to his desires as everyone else in this town." Aaron said bluntly.
     -Even me...but I'm in it for you too- Aaron added in his head, guiltily. His face didn't waver as he planned his next move. He knew. It came to him - when Mark heard about the lion Aaron chained to the tree the fox would just casually drop the fact that the lion had been the last person to mess with Animus. Until then...Animus didn't leave Aaron's side until he was stronger. Aaron didn't want Animus to get hurt.
     "Yeah, show me the basics!" Aaron smiled as charmingly as possible. He'd be careful about it, but maybe he could use Animus' apparent infatuation with him to calm the wolf down in stressful situations. The numbers added up...

[Babydoll Animis]

(((wel im happy youre enjoying yourself... i love this RP too its very interesting to say the least)))


Animus couldnt think like that, even if he tried. He believed that everyone was good deep down. He simply shrugged off the desires remark and went to flip the closed sign to open.
"Okay okay.... always wipe tables off as soon as customers leave and the dishs are gone... notepads for orders are in drawer behind the bar. ummm always try your best to make the customer feel good when they leave, so you gotta show those pearly whites mkay?" Animus handed Aaron a rag and got one himself,he started to rub down the tables and set chairs on the floor, "he coffee machine is simple enough everything is labeled thanks to your truly. Mark is the chef but i usually make any complicated orders... Mom taught me how to cook so i like it." Animus questioned the last part of what he said
-he didnt need to know that. oh ani you goof he will just think youre a cybaby that always relied on his mom- he thought

[Whitepaw Niniichi/Enigir Shosa]

     "Everyone is a slave to their instincts, without exception." Aaron said flatly, but acknowledging the instructions he was being given. "I've noticed the way you are around me. The way you look at me. Tell me to my face that you do do because you want to, totally and utterly out of your own decision irrespective of your primal wants. Tell me the lost souls in this degenerate, backwards town do what they do to each other and to you purely because the town requires an ambience and not because they are filled with wrath, lust, greed, pride, gluttony, envy and even sloth!"
     Aaron realised he was behaving too heatedly and backed off. Animus knew. He of all people knew. But this mentality of his was one he designed to protect his sanity from a world he hated inside. Aaron was like that once, too. His expression softened.
     "Your mother sounds like a smart woman, preparing you for your life ahead from a young age." He absently wiped a table down. Mother...

[Babydoll Animis]

"yes, i can say it... i do this because i want to. because you of all people chose to speak to me... to be kind to me... even after you realized i wasnt a girl. my mother was awesome." Animus stood with his back to Aaron wiping a table. "you could have just left me as soon as you found out that first day... but you didnt... why?"

[Whitepaw Niniichi/Enigir Shosa]

     "I knew you'd ask." Aaron said. He wiped tables in silence for a long while.
     "I know why you say that. I know you know the truth behind how this world operates and I know you truly hate it. So you hide behind you smile and pretend everything is okay even when the world around you is collapsing. But you have it wrong. You need to hate your circumstances and use your strength to cope with reality, not cope with your circumstances and hate reality. Hate is a release to your social limiters, Animus. It isn't evil. People are evil, and hate releases it. Don't you think I have hate? I'm full of it! My parents died because they couldn't pass up the chance to get hit by a truck because I had a little grazed knee! For a long time I hated the world and coped with the jeering. But then I met my master. He taught me to hate the jeering injustice, he taught me to fight, and he told me to deal with reality. By accepting this new perspective I changed reality and became strong! As for why I stuck with you? It's simple - I couldn't ignore my desires. I clapped eyes in you and saw another haunted soul where none should be! And don't be naive - I didn't see myself in you. Frankly I'm not so sure I'd give myself the time of day. But you...you're the seed for positive ideals, if ever that existed. And besides...positive ideals..."
     Aaron trailed off as he moved to the next table.

[Babydoll Animis]

Clattering was heard then Animus was in front of Aaron, hugging him tightly, tears in his eyes, "you dont mean that, its not possible. please stop saying scary things Aaron. i dont know what your 'Master' taught you. but i dont hate... not ever. i dont hate Devine, i dont hate Mark. And i certainly dont hate my circumstances, because then, i wouldnt have met you." Animus trembled slightly and gripped at Aaron's fur, "hate does not release evil... and evil is not what we are.i refuse to accept that!" Animus was tempted to tell Aaron how he trully felt but he also knew this wasnt the right time nor place. "y-you dummy... youre a big dummy..."

[Whitepaw Niniichi/Enigir Shosa]

     ---"One day you will meet someone who will completely destroy everything about you, my pupil." The tall imposing figure said.
     "Teach me how to defend against it!" Aaron, barely a teen, demanded.
     "Insolent child, you cannot defend against that which you cannot see! When this time comes, you must believe like never before in your strength, and ability to heal. Now get out if my sight." Aaron's master said.---

     Aaron stood still, as Animus held him. He couldn't move to dry those tears. Because...because...Animus was crying for him. So this was the one who would destroy everything about Aaron - his ideals and beliefs.
     -Get off me...let go, you're being stupid...!- Aaron thought desperately. He couldn't speak. He could barely breathe.
     "Customers are going to come soon." Aaron said flatly. It was all he could do not to let his voice waver.