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jade curtiss ([personal profile] roneal) wrote2014-09-23 12:16 am

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The market is, objectively speaking, a miserable place. Precious few of the merchandise are happy to be there, nude and bound and collared - sometimes even caged - free for every prospective customer to examine. Few of the customers are happy either. Prices are high, and the press of so many bodies create a stifling atmosphere.

All in all, it is exactly what Jade had expected. He strolls leisurely through the market, not particularly bothered by what is going on around him. It was one of the reasons he had been chosen for this assignment. Today is his first day at the market; he's meant to speak with the vendors, make connections, and walk away with a cheap but handy acquisition.

He's working on the last part now. It's surprisingly difficult to find someone useful and docile, but still with some spirit left - he does not trust the older slaves who are complacent with the system.

It's during his second time looping through the market that someone catches his eye - for all the wrong reasons. He stops, stares at the familiar figure in front of him, an uncharacteristically surprised expression flashing over his face.

Then he's smiling again. He's still unsure if this is a good turn of events, but perhaps he could use this to his advantage.

"My my, I didn't expect to see you here."
castorprince: (peaces out)

[personal profile] castorprince 2014-10-30 01:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Despite the vest annoying him in general, he doesn't protest when Jade readjusts it; even raising his arms slightly to make it easier. He needs to be sure that Jade forgets about his odd initial reaction to a simple piece of clothing.

Which is also why, though he flinches, Shinjirou doesn't mutter keep your voice down.

"Not here." Looking over his shoulder, there's another couple nearing the section. They seem happier than the one from before, but they're also quieter. "And I don't think there's anything else you'd be all that interested in."
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[personal profile] castorprince 2014-10-30 03:11 pm (UTC)(link)
The tap makes him oddly hyper-aware both of his surroundings and his own body. Straightening, posture rigid as much as it is upright, he narrows his eyes. "I don't think so." Jade may be curious and Shinjirou can't judge him for that, considering that Jade's got to deal with him every day ... but there's things that no one likes to hear and Shinjirou got plenty of them.

"I'm pretty boring and you kinda already know more than anyone else. I mean if I tell you that I sometimes have nightmares, that's just normal?" Their content, not so much. "And I don't wake up screaming anyway, so whatever."
castorprince: (pic#8399641)

[personal profile] castorprince 2014-10-30 05:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"... what, do you want a list of my favorite movies?" Sadly, while completely innocuous, that would also be information he finds too embarrassing to talk about. Then a thin smile tugs on his lips. "I'm good at wielding axes."

The young woman nearby gasps and Shinjirou jumps, glancing at her. It turns out she's fawning over a jacket for her boyfriend. Sighing, he pulls the vest over his head and pushes it into Jade's arms. "It's getting late," he says, carrying the notion that it's Jade's fault entirely. "Let's go and look for ties and a belt."

Marginally less frustrating than talking about himself in public. He doesn't know what to do with the attention anyway. Having someone focus on him this much is something he normally shies away from by scaring them off; impossible with Jade, unfortunately.
castorprince: (butler)

[personal profile] castorprince 2014-10-31 01:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Shinjirou doubts that Jade doesn't have any further questions, but he's quite positive that he's managed to distract him at least a bit. It is odd, after all. Axes are great for beating Shadows to a pulp, though.

There's no one else around looking for ties which is an improvement over the other sections. On the other hand, they are ties. It can't get more formal in Shinjirou's opinion. This stuff is for uniforms and business people. He makes a face, picking a random, marine-blue tie up and turning it over in his hands.

"Are you sure this isn't going to look silly on me? I guess if someone decides to choke you on the spot it's kind of useful."
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[personal profile] castorprince 2014-10-31 02:06 pm (UTC)(link)
His grimace falls apart at the word ribbon. Wouldn't a bowtie be the more common alternative? He lowers his hand, eyes narrowing as he continues to stare at Jade. This is the second coincidence within less than an hour.

"Y-yeah, of course you wouldn't." Even the image of a blank-faced guest yanking on his tie can't shake the unease that settles over him like a cloud of dust. "A tie's better, then."
castorprince: (stalks pugs)

[personal profile] castorprince 2014-10-31 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"... yes." Putting the tie on top of the vest, he tries to figure out how to word his concerns in a way that don't give away what he's worried about. His lips start to bleed slightly from all the gnawing and he licks it away in a hurry. He's not exactly good at being secretive, certainly not in Jade's league.

"Did you know that my old school uniform had ribbons?" It's direct, yes, but he's doing his best to sound casual, turning towards a selection of belts.
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[personal profile] castorprince 2014-10-31 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
His hand stops mid-air, still a few inches away from a simple brown belt. "You mentioned ribbons?" He turns his head, chin brushing over Jade's arm. They are dancing around the issue here and it doesn't matter who'll step on whose feet, in the end it's going to hurt him, not Jade.

His blood pumps through his veins, neck twitching with his pulse. "Just small talk."
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[personal profile] castorprince 2014-10-31 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
In that case, Jade says and Shinjirou shuts his eyes, eyebrows knitting together. Jade must have known. A slight tremble running through his body, Shinjirou hugs himself. What else does Jade know about him -- more importantly, what does Jade know about Mitsuru and Aki?

Bending forward as if to fight off stomach cramps, he tries to find his voice and a way, any way, to calm down. It wouldn't help his case if he started freaking out in public. "Guess the principal likes ribbons." His voice sounds strained, but he manages to get the sentence out without tripping over the words.

"And technically I'm still enrolled."
castorprince: (hates mornings)

[personal profile] castorprince 2014-11-01 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"I bet they're glad I'm gone." Except for two people -- and those two are the only ones that matter to him. All the others, students and teachers alike, he's never gotten along with anyway. Gossiping little shits that went pale the moment he popped up in person.

He takes a deep breath, then rolls his shoulders and straightens. "... you know what's wrong." He raises both hands, wrapping his fingers around Jade's grip. Despite everything, the physical contact soothes him. "Can I please sit down for a minute? I'm dizzy."
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[personal profile] castorprince 2014-11-02 12:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"... yeah, I think so." He's the opposite of hungry. His stomach is filled with worries heavy as a boulder, but he knows it's important to eat and if it means getting the chance to sit down, then there's that too.

He drops his hands slowly. It's difficult to stand the way Jade wants him to when he'd rather dash and hide from the attention. Staring at Jade, though his eyes are unfocused, surprisingly helps. Even if Jade knows things Shinjirou would have rather kept away from him, he still doesn't want to disappoint him.

"What about that tie now?"
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[personal profile] castorprince 2014-11-02 01:24 pm (UTC)(link)
He can feel the eyes of the other customers on him, but tries to ignore the growing unease. His skin prickles below the fabric, cold sweat breaking out mere seconds before Jade continues his work. And then his body heats up as if on cue.

Taking a sharp breath, he cups one hand with the other, fidgeting. The sudden tightness drags a surprised sound of discomfort from his lips. He could loosen the tie; he doesn't. The pain is good. It grounds him, it distracts him. "Do you like it?" He's not sure if he's asking about the tie anymore; when he quietly adds, "I think I do," he's talking about the sensations, not the look.

He's not even glanced at the tie, after all.
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[personal profile] castorprince 2014-11-02 02:27 pm (UTC)(link)
He nods, jaw brushing over Jade's hands. Perhaps he'll get used to this look eventually, if he manages to find elements to it that override the feeling of wearing a ridiculous costume. The tie sending painful pressure through his neck each time he inhales is a good start.

Blindly he reaches for a simple black belt. Letting it run through both of his hands, his mind paints a picture of red streaks across his back. It's better to think about than fearing Aki may learn about his secrets, though his chest feels uncomfortably tight. He holds the belt up higher for Jade to take a closer look.

"This one?"
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[personal profile] castorprince 2014-11-02 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"No." Jade has already said no to the turtleneck shirt. Anything Shinjirou's interested in will meet Jade's disapproval anyway. He's not in the mood to find out if there's an exception. On another day, maybe. "Thank you."

A woman sneaks past him, smiling coyly, their shoulders touching. He immediately takes a step forward to make room for her and get away from her at the same time. Telepathy may not be a thing that exists, but he doesn't want to risk traumatizing anyone with his thoughts. "Let's leave."

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