Welcome to The Duality of Man, an original animanga role-play that features numerous supernatural creatures. Unfortunately, these various species have distanced themselves because of the war that occurred thousands of years ago, plaguing some with eyes that only see their dualism. While others meddle themself with their differences, two groups fight, each attempting to eliminate the other in for their definition of worldly peace. These two groups of the Terror Response Syndicate (TRS) and the Assembly of Phantoms (AP). With individuals fighting merely over their differences, it brings uncertainty to the outcome of this war.
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Yours Truely,
The Staff
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Summer 2024
Heat has broken through into a glorious summer. The snow has entirely dried through the spring, leaving to the brilliance of the warmer months. Terror activity has risen as people are brought out of their homes, leaving the TRS in a position of consistent work. Each are attempting to maintain victory in the endless struggle for power.
Since the wonderful members of TDOM enjoy the site enough to play around on it, this thread is to assist with the site's tidying! Functionality is important and we want to make the site functional even if its activity will be minimal at best!
The attitudes exhibited by Ian's blond companion were something Tadashi preferred to avoid whenever possible. Unfriendliness and general stand-offish behaviour did not assist in brewing a powerful, long-lasting friendship. Therefore, the redhead decided to not pursue those paths or intentions as the stranger rudely requested. Complaints would not be registered about the notion, Tadashi shrugging off the man's unnecessary rudeness rather quickly in favour of showering his dearest boyfriend in buckets of attention.
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A broad smile formed across Tadashi's lips upon noticing Ian's comfort inside his embrace. His adorable, amber-eyed lover's contentment with the situation summoned happiness despite the previous transgressions. An explanation was provided by his boyfriend, Ian stating the blond was his apprentice. Unfortunately, the fact meant Ian received the laborious task of handling the disrespectful trainee. Rarely would Tadashi be granted an apprentice, however, he could only imagine the vexation created from dealing with these attitude-filled ones.
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A name was provided with one of his boyfriend's retorts, the stranger being dubbed Michael by Ian. Softly, the redhead chuckled at the feisty responses the amber-eyed man. These were among the traits Tadashi admired about his precious lover, he could defend himself verbally. It was an amusing event to witness, at least, when the feisty-nature was not aimed at you. A mumbled question left Ian's lips which was shortly answered by Michael. Gradually, Tadashi released the amber-eyed beauty to allow the tour to continue.
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"Maybe I can walk with you guys a bit? I just finished my mission, so I have nothing to do," Tadashi suggested cheerfully.
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Despite the implication of the inquiry being aimed at both men, Tadashi was more concerned about Ian's opinion. Whatever Michael said in rebuke or agreement would be ignored in favour of pleasing his seraphim boyfriend. The blue-eyed blond's rudeness earned him a position of being unable to sway the redhead's mind.
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The naga was impressed by Ian’s willingness to descend the stairs and speak with an elite hunter. Excitement roamed Tadashi’s veins as he smiled broadly at Amon. Despite the expectations of the Abbot family, this was the redhead’s first time seeing the infamous Amon up close. Hazel eyes analyzed the mysterious jorogumo, admiring the clothing he wore. Concealed by layers of fabric, nobody knew the complete appearance of the enigmatic man.
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The space between the scarf and the hat revealed cyan-coloured eyes, fair skin and the slightest fringes a reddish colour. Few distinguishable features of Amon’s face were visible beneath the clothing he wore, however, Tadashi found excitement in what he managed to learn. Those emotions of exhilaration resulted in the unconscious tightening in his grip around Ian. Quietly, Tadashi listened to Ian speak, eyes widening when the blond mentioned Amon was his mentor.
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Other words arrived with the mentioning, however, the excitement was boiling over in the young man. Words he managed to hear, but struggled to act upon immediately.
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“Seriously?! THAT’S-” Tadashi stopped himself, blushing a bit. “I mean... yeah, I can do that. That’s still super cool though.”
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Afterwards, the redhead resigned himself to silence as envy entered his mind. In the Abbot Family, members were expected to become TRS scouts, however, Tadashi desired to become a hunter. Unfortunately, he was stuck following those ridiculous family traditions which forced arranged marriage and scouting down his throat. Speaking against the traditional ceremonies of the Abbot Family was blasphemy, or at least, Tadashi assumed it was.
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[attr="class","you-i-bottom-text"]#### Words | @ian
Hiding out in the neighbour's home until Ian returned was a stupendous strategy to assure Tadashi could successfully surprise his precious boyfriend. The mere thought summoned a somewhat mischievous smile across the redhead's lips. He followed the dark-haired stranger into the apartment, his eyes analyzing the location upon entry; it was instinctual because of his scout training. The apartment appeared similar to Ian's, as Tadashi had expected upon entry. The main difference was the decoration style and placement of everything.
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He followed the red-eyed man into the littered living room. Wrappers from consumed snacks and copious pop cans littered the living room floor. Carefully, Tadashi stepped over the garbage, trailing the stranger to the couch and listening to his words. A soft chuckle escaped the redhead's mouth at the dark-haired man's comment about the snacks. There were plenty of different snacks, causing Tadashi to believe perhaps someone else was coming over. Whatever happened to this assumed second player in the stranger's games was a different question.
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The redhead nodded when Ian was mentioned. "Yeah, I wanted to surprise him. Guess I should have texted."
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A shrugged proceeded the words accompanied with a light-hearted chuckle. Shortly afterwards, Tadashi joined the dark-haired man on the couch, listening to the peculiar introduction. The trained scout detected the pause, his state of mind turning alert, however, his expression failed to represent that. He managed a smooth grin, his teeth being revealed slightly as he completed the action.
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"No worries. I'm Tadashi," the redhead responded in a friendly manner.
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There were two possibilities, a type of social awkwardness or there was something being hidden. Despite this, Tadashi reacted calmly to the dark-haired man. An accurate evaluation could hardly be created when the redhead was recently introduced to the man who introduced himself as Kyou. Initial uncertainties were forgotten, the scout refuting the possibility of secrets being hidden until proper proof could be given. A control was passed to him, Tadashi taking the device, allowing it to comfortably fit into his hands.
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"Sure. I'm good with anything,really. I'm just glad to have been invited in," he stated with a shrug.
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After being provided a controller, the red-eyed man questioned his connection with Ian. An assumption was made about him potentially being one of the blond's apprentices.
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"No, I just a close friend of his," he answered casually. "Anyways, what game?"
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Inside his head, the word 'very' was inserted into the sentence, but the redhead wanted to avoid dwelling on the topic. For several years, Ian and Tadashi dated secretly with people being aware of the attraction they felt towards one another. Everything suggested cheating, however, it was difficult to deduce their connection because of the vague manner they answered those types of questions. The redhead wanted to suggest cheating without tying Ian heavily into the situation. The relations between Tadashi and his fiance was a messy matter and he wanted to spare Ian from a portion of it.
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The slight return of an embrace prompted a smile to play across Tadashi’s lips. Subtle tones of romance made the redhead’s heart sing songs of merriment. Their closeness, their flirtatious remarks and everything related inspired hopefulness to enter the naga’s heart. Tadashi’s parents promised him to a bride, however, the romantic exploration sparking between himself and the attractive blond was irresistible. A forbidden temptation which opened the doors to potentially persuading his fiancé to severe their future marriage. Was it peculiar to possess a deep desire for a break up? Most likely.
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Genuinely, the redhead believed anybody placed into his position would hold wishes to abandon the arranged marriage. Those garbage traditions forced him into a relationship with a spoiled brat who lacked care. She was merely somebody who worshiped the material possessions her parents gave her without hesitation or forethought. Constantly, his fiance flaunted her wealth without a single consideration for those less fortunate. Those were qualities Tadashi despised about her. Wealth appeared to be the single most crucial trait to her, meanwhile, Tadashi searched for charms.
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Those charming behaviours were displayed by the feminine, blond boy. It persuaded Tadashi’s flirtatious side to surface, promoted reasons for closeness and inspired a necessity to care. Quietly, Tadashi watched from the window, recognizing the elite hunter fighting. Happiness transpired as he watched alongside Ian. By now, his fiancé would be screaming bloody murder because of the frightening thought of being trapped with a terror outside the school. The young naga bounced on the balls of his feet while watching Amon fight.
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His eyes were open wide, observing every fragment of excitement the brief fight had to offer. The elite hunter’s skillful movements and capabilities were phenomenal. Each fluid motion was followed by the redhead’s brown eyes locked onto the graceful fighting man. Daggers glided through the air, plunging deep into the flesh of the monstrous creature until it finally succumbed to death. A cheer rang through the classroom, Tadashi promptly joining after witnessing the exciting display. The sudden pull away resulted in the redhead glancing back at Ian.
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"Wait! Where are you going?!" He called afterwards.
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Hastily, the blond sprinted out of the classroom, clearly using some enhanced speed. Curiosity perked, especially when moments later he heard students shouting about a student being outside with the hunter. A brief glance through the window showed Ian approaching the prestigious hunter and without forethought, Tadashi turned from the window and sprinted out the door. Enhanced speed activated almost immediately, the naga running out of the classroom. He skipped steps as he hurried down the stairwell, around the corner and out the front door.
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The redhead proceeded to hurry until he managed to catch up. He stopped behind Ian, momentum carrying him forward. Consequences were forgotten as his arms reached out, Tadashi attempting to embrace the blond from behind.
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"You didn't tell me you knew a hunter!" Tadashi exclaimed.
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Features were bright across the redhead's face, eyes wide and a broad, toothy smile stretched across his lips. Despite his expected position in the TRS, Tadashi found giddiness in the current situation. THIS was an ELITE HUNTER! Somebody among the greats of fighting capability. There were hunters who told stories of the first sparing days of the mysterious Amon. How several opponents were defeated until it came to a draw with a green-haired hunter. Everything about the hunters was awesome, and Tadashi wished he could be one of them.
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[attr="class","you-i-bottom-text"]547 Words | @ian
A smile stretched across the redhead's face when Ian melted against his chest, comfortable in his arms. The naga enjoyed witnessing the blond stationed happily in his embrace. Everything about the amber-eyed beauty maintained Tadashi's interests, creating happiness for him. The returned greeting prompted a broad smile aimed at Ian. He loved the blond, thus, he was willing to accept the potential consequences from his actions. He listened as his blond lover inquired about the stranger's condition, Tadashi glanced at him over his shoulder.
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There he viewed the stranger's face, noticing the man's blue eyes and facial structure. There was nothing familiar about the mysterious man, but Ian appeared familiarized with him. As a result, the redhead became extremely willing to treat the man with friendliness. The blond stranger inquired about their relationship, the man's tone cold. Surprise appeared on Tadashi's face at the abrupt frigidness in his tone. The expression was unreadable, however, the man's tone made his immediate dislike obvious to the redhead.
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A playful expression crawled onto Tadashi's face as he chuckled softly before giving a teasing response. "Maaaaaybe."
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He loosely held Ian, enjoying having the blond captured in his arms. Astonishment touched Tadashi's features, eyes widening as the stranger responded. The friendliness was apparently unwanted by the blond stranger who appeared keen on being cold towards him. Friendship could not be discovered here, the man's demeanour displaying the truth.
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"Uh... okay," Tadashi responded, eyes returning to Ian. "What are you two doing?"
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The question was provided to his boyfriend since he believed he would receive an answer. Hesitantly, the redhead pulled away, standing beside Ian. There was something about the blond stranger which suggested he was abrasive and unwilling to speak benevolently. The redhead listened as the stranger insisted on continuing with their original task. Silence reigned over Tadashi as he decided to wait for Ian's answer.
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Winter was among Tadashi’s least favourite seasons. Cold temperatures were the naga’s worst enemy, making him hesitant to walk anywhere in the current conditions. Alas, the frigid conditions failed to deter him from taking opportunities to visit his boyfriend. He roused later in the morning, fortunate enough to have the entire day off. As he leapt from the safety of his warm covers, Tadashi’s find was quick to ponder and outfit ideas. He planned on a surprise visiting Ian if the blond was around, otherwise, he would find something else to do after sending a quick ‘What are you up to?’ text.
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The preference was to surprise the blond beauty and spend the day with him, even if it included helping with chores. By all regards, the redhead merely fancied spending time with his boyfriend. Whether it included helping with chores or a grumpy day, Tadashi loved being in Ian’s company. In the name of impressing his boyfriend, the redhead dressed himself to please the attractive blond. A well-fitting dark-grey which assisted in outlining the overall shape of his lean torso. The shirt was promptly followed by a pair of blue jeans.
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A black sweater was pulled over Tadashi's arms, covering them in a welcomed warmth. Wrapped around his right wrist was the beaded temperature regulation bracelet the naga refused to take off. The sweater was zipped up before the redhead turned, grabbing his phone, wallet and car keys. Afterwards, he hurred through Abbot Manor, listening to the regular Good mornings as he travelled through the over-sized home. Responses were returned in a friendly tone, but no long-term conversations hatched as Tadashi hurried downstairs.
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A quick bowl of cereal was made and consumed in the kitchen, the redhead hurrying to retreat from the social area. Undoubtedly, he loved his parents, however, they would likely request him to visit his fiance. The spoiled brat lived in "palace" being waited on by servants throughout her days; it was ridiculous. Values were nonexistent, her materialistic thinking easily becoming a headache. She always hinted at spontaneous gifts instead of appreciating his company or the time donated to hanging out and talking; not that the conversations were particularly interesting...
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Those conversations consisted of meaningless gossip or her jabbering on about how her parents paid for the latest, expensive items. It was difficult to listen to... These stupid interactions inspired Tadashi to cheat on his fiance with Ian. He thought there was no escape from the circumstances unless she severed the knot. With a hasty breakfast scarfed down, Tadashi placed his bowl into the sink for the cleaning staff before heading into the garage. There, he walked through, grabbing his jacket and slipping into his slick, black car.
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Shoving the key into the ignition and turning it, the vehicle roared to life, allowing the redhead to successfully escape the clutches of his home. Smoothly, he drove through the streets, recognizing the familiar names of the southern side of Lorsette. He drove the familiar streets until his eyes caught the apartment building his blond-haired boyfriend lived in. Once he parked his car in an available slot and locked it, Tadashi headed to the elevator. His finger softly hit the floor button Ian lived on, the man relaxing as the elevator moved.
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Upon entering the floor Ian lived on, Tadashi walked down the hallway, eyes already locked on the location of his boyfriend's apartments. When he arrived at the doorstep, his hand closed on a fist to knock on the door. Patiently, the redhead waiting, knowing it was required since he dropped in unexpectantly. Only moments later did the familiar sound of a door opening reach Tadashi's ears, however, it was not Ian's door. To the side stood a man with dark brown hair and red eyes who stated Ian was absent before asking if the redhead would like to join him.
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"I see... I guess that's what I get for dropping in without telling him, eh?" The redhead said with a light-hearted laugh. "Buuut, sure. I wanted to surprise him, so at least if I'm hanging out, I still have a chance at that."
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The invitation was accepted in a friendly manner by the naga. While Tadashi was unacquainted with the dark-haired stranger, he considered it a harmless endeavour. The other neighbours had witnessed the scout drop in throughout the years, thus another learning about his frequent visits with Ian seemed almost natural. With those words, the redhead approached the red-eyed man, planning to hang around with him until his boyfriend returned home.
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Curiosity filled Tadashi, prompting his nosy actions to peek at Ian's phone. The adorable blond attracted the redhead's attention, making him desire more information about Ian. Anything he could learn about the newest student was welcomed and care about his fiance's opinions thrown out the window. The redhead openly displayed his affectionate nature towards Ian, allowing the other students to create rumours or consider snapping a picture. He despised his fiance, secretly hoping she would hear everything and decide to call off the marriage.
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Furthermore, the connection Tadashi felt to Ian was impossible to ignore. It was a vibrant spark being lit into an enormous fire of love. There was something special about the blond, something he enjoyed immensely. As Tadashi wrapped his arms around Ian, placing his head on the blond's shoulder, the phone was tucked away. An answer was given, the redhead being sufficed by his response. The cheeriness of Ian's answer prompted a soft chuckle to escape Tadashi's lips. The grip around Ian was tightened, the brown-eyed teen smiling at him.
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"Why are you so happy about that?" He inquired with a grin.
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The naga glanced at the window, smiling as his grip loosened. The sounds of combat were in full-force, suggesting the terror was being fought. He grabbed Ian's wrist, gently tugging him to the window.
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"C'mon, there must be a hunter here," Tadashi stated.
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Slowly, the redhead led Ian towards the window, lifting himself with the counter to glance out the window. There he viewed the beginnings of a battle between a part-machine part animal creature and a disguised hunter. The terror was a medium risk, something which could be handled by an elite hunter, and Tadashi recognized that hunter. The future scout was taught about Terror Response Syndicate member, thus he recognized the infamous Amon who arrived on the scene to fight the monster.
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[attr="class","you-i-bottom-text"]310 Words | @ian
Throughout the winter morning, Tadashi had been assisting the hunter's division of the third unit. The naga's tracking skills were successfully used to locate the terror, a fear eater class, specifically a razor. When located, the creature was quickly disposed of by the hunters. The redhead had watched them, somewhat jealous, but more concerned with completing the mission and returning to the safety and warmth of headquarters. A pair of temperature-regulating bracelets were wrapped around Tadashi's right wrist, tightly secured.
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The naga's fears of freezing to death were obvious from his thicker addition Terror Response Syndicate coat, specially ordered for the winter months. With everything completed on the mild winter morning, the ground returned to headquarters intending to go about their next objectives. Once they returned, the group dispersed, one planning on reporting while others searched for new missions or other activities. Meanwhile, Tadashi separated, casually walking through headquarters, a smile on his face as his brown eyes glanced around.
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Throughout the building were many things, the most well-known sectors of headquarters being the commons room, cafeteria, prison and medical wing. Alas, there were scout offices for those who reviewed camera footage or hacked into Assembly information and labs for technology and forensic tests to be conducted. Currently, Tadashi had no particular destination in mind. He merely wished to spend a few moments inside before returning to the cold outdoor weather. As he wandered down the familiar halls, he wondered if Ian was working today or would be willing to have lunch with him.
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As Tadashi ventured down the hallways, a broad grin stretched across his lips as he peeked down one, noticing Ian. His boyfriend was facing the opposite direction, showing around another blond who the naga did not recognize. Either way, it hardly mattered to the redhead who the stranger was so long as he was not flirting or attempting to seduce his precious Ian. The scout noticed the staring, however, thought nothing of the situation. There was a chance Ian was being admired as a role-model; his dearest lover was magnificent after all.
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The naga entered the hallway, a sly smirk breaching his smile as a plan on concocted. He prepared to enhance his speed, the redhead suddenly sprinting forward at an intense speed. Suddenly, he slowed, his momentum barrelling him into Ian as his arms opened wide to hug the attractive blond.
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"Hey babe," he whispered into Ian's ear.
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The last thing Tadashi wanted was punishment for possibly startling his attractive boyfriend. The whisper was hopefully inaudible to those around them, however, people questioning his faithfulness to his fiance was hardly a concern. The naga glanced over his shoulder upon hearing a greeting from the other blond, the grip around his boyfriend loosening in the meanwhile.
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"Hey, don't think I have met you before. I'm guessing your new around here?" Tadashi said, tone friendly. "I'm Tadashi Abbot, what's your name?"
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The sociable young man successfully introduced himself without hesitation. Friends were always a welcomed presence in Tadashi's life, therefore, he would place effort into being friendly towards others. Arms remained around Ian, loose enough to allow his boyfriend to pull away or turn in his embrace. Their closeness was a pleasant sensation, the warmth between them motivating the redhead's smile to remain strong. He adored having Ian's body captured in his arms. It reminded him his boyfriend was healthy and safe whenever he had him nearby.
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The pair had been through plenty of interesting situations, including falling into frigid waters. Without Ian's body heat and fire manipulation, Tadashi would have failed to survive the winter temperatures. Perhaps it was among the reasons he enjoyed holding Ian for long periods. The feeling of closeness was a reminder of his boyfriend's heroics and generally pleasant personality. Either way, Tadashi refused to release his amber-eyed boyfriend to savour holding him in his arms.
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Concern for Ian's safety manifested in Tadashi's mind as he tightly held the blond's hand. Something inside the redhead's heart insisted there was something special about the amber-eyed boy he discovered. There was a force pulling them closer, something mysterious which could not be explained by the naga. As they entered the school, there was a mixture of panic and order as teachers gathered their frantic students to proceed with the shutdown. It was something Tadashi was familiar with. He lived in Lorsette for his entire life thus far, making him recognize the protocols.
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It made him determined to protect Ian and assure he would remain calm throughout the lockdown. The redhead assumed the blond would be frightened because of the circumstances, however, he was mistaken. As they moved through the hallway, Tadashi took point, heading upstairs with Ian in tow. Steadily, they stomped up the stairs, heading down the hallway to their classroom. When they arrived, Tadashi knocked on the door, the teacher checking through the windows before opening it to allow Tadashi and Ian back into the classroom.
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There were terrors which had a powerful sense of smell, therefore, teachers felt required to check for their students outside the door. Quickly, Tadashi led the blond inside the classroom, the door being closed behind them. Curtains were pulled down over the window to avoid them being seen. Inside, some students were panicked, resulting in the redhead squeezing the blond's hand. Alas, only moments later, Ian pulled away. The redhead turned towards him, noticing him begin calming the frantic student. It prompted Tadashi to smile as he viewed the action.
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Afterwards, the blond grabbed his phone, the naga lifting a brow as he watched the action. Few people decided to text under a crisis, therefore, he was curious.
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"Who are you texting?" The redhead murmured as he moved closer.
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He moved to walk around Ian, the redhead planning on hugging the blond from behind while he texted. It was partially his method of snooping if the man would allow it.
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[ I will do an Adair post next rotation, but he agreed to come for your next post. ]
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Blissful, magnificent, stupendous! Positive emotions flowed steadily through Tadashi's body after becoming acquainted with the attractive Prince Ian. He stared longingly at those splendid features, admiring Ian's stunning form at every chance he received. The action was already accomplished several times through the tour, however, the blond's striking beauty was impossible to ignore. For once, the redhead had discovered a surreal sense of happiness, the kind of belonging sensation people longed for constantly, but may never receive.
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As he stood beside Ian, he felt welcomed, cherished and comfortable despite the brief amount of time they spent together. There was something seemingly tugging him closer, something unexplainable which insisted on their pairing and motivated those romantic feelings towards the blond. If only school could end to warrant enjoyment of these magnificent emotions, to experience them and learn their meaning in their entirety. Ice cream was offered, the delightful dairy being pictured in Tadashi's mind, specifically his favourite which was a strawberry-chocolate swirl.
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Unfortunately, the plan would have to be delayed until after school was finished. The naga was preparing to rearrange their plans when suddenly, a scream sounded in the distance followed by the blaring sounds of alarms echoed through the school. The redhead stiffened, glancing at the windows where he could see the flashing lights. Quickly, his mind shifted as Tadashi placed a tight grip around Ian's hand and began tugging him back towards the school doors. A question exited Ian's mouth, however, the redhead refused to cease moving.
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"The Assembly of Phantoms is in the area, we need to go inside, now!" Tadashi explained hastily.
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The naga proceeded to lead Ian towards the large doors, steps quickly paced as they approached. The redhead grabbed the door before softly pushing the blond inside without hesitation. There was an expectation in the Abbot Family, which was for each member to become apart of the scouting division and with desires of becoming a hunter, Tadashi was numbed to the frightful circumstances. He handled them with ease, his years of wishing accompanied by his familiarity with the Lorsette High School allowing him to smoothly operate under scarier conditions.
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He was expected to guide people to safety, a duty placed upon his shoulders since he was born. Thus, Tadashi reacted differently compared to the other frightened students as teachers ushered them into classrooms. When it came to handling fear, the redhead proved to be precocious, evidence provided by his oddly calm demeanour. Without another second of hesitation, the naga began leading Ian back to their classroom, squeezing his hand in hopes of calming the blond should he be frightened.
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A broad smile proceeded to dance across Tadashi's lips as he stared at the stunning Prince Ian. There was something special about the man brought to him on this spectacular day. A deep breath was sucked into the redhead's lungs and slowly exhaled, a sense of joy was evident in the actions. The notion of the tour had been an excellent idea, allowing him to get connected to the wonderful Ian. When the phone was offered, the blond took it and began typing his phone number into the contact information, much to Tadashi's delight.
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The phone was later returned, the redhead glancing at the phone number, smiling as he returned the device to his pocket. His brown eyes locked onto Ian as he witnessed the blond fetch his phone. Similarly, the phone was offered, Tadashi taking it and grinning widely at the contact's name. "Prince Tadashi" was a sweet contact name and he held no qualms against having the cherished title of prince in Ian's eyes. Quickly, the redhead typed into Ian's phone, assuring every number was correct as he wished to message the blond later.
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"Now I can give more date details," Tadashi said as he handed the phone back.
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There were plans to flirt with the magnificent Ian. Those gorgeous amber eyes and beautiful blond hair resulted in Tadashi's eyes wandering back to the incredible individual he found. While Ian was meant to be his express out of his arranged marriage, but part of him hoped more would be created between them.
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[attr="class","you-i-bottom-text"]254 words | @ian
Every precious second spent with Ian was spectacular in Tadashi's mind. The blond was attractive, his petite, feminine figure attracted Tadashi's eyes without hesitation. The naga enjoyed his interactions with the amber-eyed beauty, and everybody would notice how he entered the classroom, holding the blond's hand. They stood together in the schoolyard, hands clasped together and affectionate gazes captured in one another's eyes. A softness entered Tadashi's eyes as he fixated on the enchanting blond standing beside him.
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The redhead enjoyed his acquaintance's company, enough to accomplish these softer romantic actions. Handholding was pleasant, the warmth crossing their fingers and palms, the sensation bringing a smile to Tadashi's face. When his brown eyes locked onto Ian, his smile broadening when he noticed Ian's eyes returned to him. The hand squeeze was returned, teeth being revealed as Tadashi's grin became wider. The flirtatious complement the blond gave made a subtle hint of red blossom onto Tadashi's face, redness increasing when Ian called him Prince Charming again.
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"I am glad, I really am. I'm really enjoying our time together," Tadashi said softly.
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Unfortunately, their tour would close shortly because the final location was accomplished. A soft sigh escaped the redhead's lips as he glanced around, hoping to find something he "needed" to show Ian, however, he lacked items or locations. Thankfully, the next exchange motivated the naga's lips as a phone number was offered in a playful manner.
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"Oh? I like naughty Ian," Tadashi playfully said with a chuckle.
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Hastily, Tadashi allowed his hand to dive into the depths of his pocket, fishing out his cellphone. Smoothly, the device was opened, the redhead clicking the screen with a single hand. He entered his contacts, registering a new one under the name "Prince Ian <3" before offering the phone for the adorable blond to input his number. Excitement filled Tadashi's veins as he waited to receive the number from the individual who brought absolute bliss to his world. There was something special about Ian, and the redhead was determined to discover what it was.
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Everything about their interaction was absolutely blissful for Tadashi. The innocent hand-holding, flirtatious word exchanges and overall pleasant interaction relaxing the naga. Nobody had managed to manifest these stunning positive feelings which radiated throughout his body. Energy roamed through his veins, their situation adding a subtle skip to Tadashi's step as he walked alongside his beautiful Prince Ian. Fingers were intertwined as Tadashi led the adorable blond towards the closest door, specifically one which would bring them onto the school grounds.
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The school grounds were a long stretch of grass-covered fields, something which young children could easily run across and play sports or various other games on. There were sections of concretes, large pieces for the sake of allowing the kids to play basketball or anything else which required a hard surface. Picnic tables were placed to the side, being made into an outside eating area for the older kids who were granted permission to leave the school or who held empty slots in their schedule. There were play structures in the distance for the younger children who studied in Lorsette Elementary.
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"This," Tadashi started before gesturing, "is the courtyard, Prince Ian."
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A flirtatious smirk tugged up the corners of the redhead's lips as his eyes locked onto the attractive, young blond. While the schoolyard was nothing compared to the fabricated courtyards from fictional books placed in medieval times, Tadashi used the phrase as a method of flirting. If Ian was his dearest prince, then he required a "courtyard" for his enjoyment. Gently, he squeezed Ian's hand again shortly after his flirtatious remark, his brown eyes fixated on the individual he adored the attention of.
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Absolute bliss was discovered in these precious moments spent alongside his dearest Prince Ian. These moments were cherished and valued because of their first impressions. A long exhale escaped Tadashi’s nose, a broad grin across his lips as they remained together. Anybody who glanced at the naga could notice his over-zealous countenance because of Ian’s positive influence. The occasional hand squeezing and flustered glances made palpitations in Tadashi's heart, however, they were delightful ones. The emotions manifested by Ian's proximity were welcomed.
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An essence arrived with these emotions, something which made Tadashi feel as though he was walking through the beautiful dimension of Heaven or someplace stunning like a mythical forest only discovered in fantasized thoughts. Moments later, the redhead returned a squeeze, eyes straying sideways to peer at the stunning blond through his peripherals. The teasing return prompted a broad smile followed by a chuckle as Tadashi's eyes focused on Ian. The newest student was well-humoured and enjoyable to spend time with.
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There was cheerfulness to the blond's attitude which uplifted Tadashi with every step they took together. Every aspect of Ian's behaviour was enjoyable for the redheaded naga, thus, he fancied touring him through Lorsette High School.
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"You know, Prince Ian? I am really enjoying this," Tadashi said with a cheerful smile.
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Tour plans were altered in desperate hope of clinging onto more precious seconds with Ian. A single word escaped those heavenly lips, the one he desired to hear most, 'no'. Nobody had offered their services to give the young boy a tour of the school grounds, meaning Tadashi had more time with the attractive blond. Alas, the playful and somewhat flirtatious phrase which followed surprised the redhead, prompting a subtle reddening of his fair cheeks. His darling Prince Ian dubbed him Prince Charming, a title which felt prestigious to have bestowed upon him by the magnificent blond.
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Recovery arrived slowly, a few slowly accomplished breaths relaxing Tadashi's heart until he could manage a flawless, toothy grin.
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"I would be honoured to, Prince Ian," He answered in a fake, formal voice.
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The sentenced was punctuated with a flirtatious wink followed by a deep bow. Once Tadashi straightened his posture, he provided Ian with a charming smile before squeezing his hand again. Only seconds later would he turn, leading the adorable blond to the closest door. The schoolyard was small, however, Tadashi was grasping at straws to cling to more time with Ian.
The perfect companion was stationed beside Tadashi as they walked down the hallways of Lorsette High School. Fingers intertwine and smile infinite, everything the redhead dreamed of discovering was found here. Both parties found bliss with the current affairs, walking together with the possibility of romance enchanting their wondrous conversation. These were the types of things Tadashi imagined whenever somebody mentioned relationships and romantic interactions. It was never the conversation environment manifested by his demanding, spoiled-rotten fiance.
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Whenever his parents decided Tadashi should spend time with the appraised daughter of a wealthy, pure-naga bloodline, there was nothing, but absolute misery. Constantly, he would be expected to play her foolish games, the role of Prince Charming shoved onto him without any forethought or proper reasoning. The manner she screamed and threw tantrums whenever he voiced a different opinion or decided he no longer wished to participate was always obnoxious. She was entitled, believing her word should be law in every situation without argument against it.
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His fiance was an obnoxious, prissy, self-centred idiot. She pompously believed she should be the fixation of everybody around her as opposed to what they found significance. At every turn, she failed to realize how much Tadashi despised her poisonous attitude; being a naga did not require people to act like a venomous snake. Either way, it made Ian a breath of fresh air. The feminine blond displayed a pleasant, relaxed, yet, flirtatious attitude that made him a captivating individual. Attention was captured easily and already, his darling prince proved better than the prissy princess.
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A slight, red hue painted Tadashi's cheeks when Ian stated he should be on good behaviour if he wanted his phone number, something that the redhead was determined to retrieve. A soft chuckle escaped his lips as he gazed at Ian, the hand squeezes making the naga extremely happy. The teasing remarked prompted more laughter from Tadashi as his eyes remained locked on Ian.
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"That just means you're on bestest behaviour, aaaand that you are excited to see me," Tadashi responded with a broad grin.
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Together, the pair proceeded through the hallways of the high school. The tour was provided, Tadashi showing the classrooms, informing Ian about teachers until they completed the tour. A soft sigh escaped the redhead's lips, this was unfortunate, however, hope was created when the blond whispered. A smirk broke through the saddened expression as Tadashi's eyes focused on the enchanting blond.
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"Has anybody given you a grand tour of the outside of the school?" Tadashi inquired.
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Nobody stated Tadashi was limited to giving Ian a tour of the school's interior. Outside was a beautiful schoolyard they could slowly walk around! Somebody needed to assure the blond knew the entirety of the school's layout after all, which meant inside and out.
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