A/N: I was extremely bored one night, so I decided to look for some challenging writing to do, and CrazyLala-Chan gave me the idea for that 30 kisses challenge, from LJ.
A couple of notes: First off, this collection will be mostly mangaverse. I may have slight references to the animeverse, but since I like manga!Tres WAY better than anime!Tres, the majority of these fics will be based off of him in the manga. Second, this will all be in present tense. I'm trying out a new style of writing and want to see how well I do. And third, this is my first time portraying BOTH of these characters, so I'm exited on giving them a try! That will be all.
30 kisses theme: window
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Day 1~ Water Bottles
By: Xsasara
A cough is heard in the back center of an office, a small sniffle follows, then a small amusing laugh. Her Eminence clears her tortured throat, choosing to close one of the windows beside her large desk.
"Winter is coming, Tres. Are you sure you would want such a mission?" the lady in red asks the taller cyborg as he stands perfectly still in the middle of the room, eyes looking sharp yet somewhat aggravated. He simply hates watching his Lady make such actions he deems inappropriate for a Cardinal, or unwise, such as opening a window in wintertime just for a small bit of fresh air. He does not comment on the action, but answers his Lady without hesitation.
"Positive, I have already made the proper arrangements for the mission and calculated my chance of success. It shouldn't be a problem, my Lady."
A questioning frown leaves Caterina as she adjusts her monocle slightly to keep him in focus. Tres is always so mysterious. For as long as she has known him, many of his characteristics still make her furrow her brow. Nevertheless, despite her buried fears, she has faith he would return just as well as he has done countless other times.
Abel isn't going with him, after all... she thinks humorously, shifting her hand to settle under her chin, not realizing she has been keeping her eyes on the respectable man ever since she closed the window. Tres, of course, doesn't notice when his eyes occupy on the wallpaper behind the Cardinal's desk.
Caterina now notices something, and is not staring at his face, but another rather questionable object in her subordinates right hand,set in a light grasp. Leaning forward all the way in her chair, she rises out gracefully, making out the shape of a plastic cylinder type container.
"Tres," she speaks clearly, immediately getting his attention, face for the most part emotionless, with a hint in concern and a dash of curiosity, "is that....a water bottle?" the Cardinal finishes, pointing and without shame at asking. After all, since when do cyborgs need water anyway?
Tres blinks and brings his eyes to meet his superior's. He doesn't react at first when finally glancing down at the medium sized water-filled plastic bottle. Suddenly advancing towards her, Caterina tenses a little but doesn't move. However, Tres moves directly passed her, setting the water bottle gently on the corner of her desk.
"My lady has been experiencing the common signs associated with a human cold. I highly advise you to drink the recommended amount of water to replace lost fluid in you sickness." the cyborg answers while turning around and glancing down at the stunned Cardinal.
Caterina doesn't quite know what to say. She is, touched, you could say, by his words. After all, she does have a compartment stored for emergency items if she ever needs them in one of her desk drawers. Water bottles were among them. But Tres' uncharacteristic and thoughtful action bring Caterina's eyes to escape his piercing eyes, knowing if she looks, her face just might turn a color close to her very uniform. That would certainly not be acceptable.
She brings her gaze back and smiles softly, letting her hand come up to his arm to stroke his clothing lightly, a sign that she is grateful.
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A/N: I thought that turned out rather nicely! Though I thought I could have done a little better with some of the word choice...I will try my hardest to keep these things regularly updated. 29 more words to go! Comment if you want!