He was torn, down right torn on what to do. If his men were right and Octavius was touchin him and stuff did that mean the General liked him. It wouldn't be a bad thing, he was starting to get pretty close himself, he found him self staring to long, wanting to go down the rope first so he could catch a small glimpse of those long pale legs, sure he acted rude, making fun of him, but in reality he was startin to fall head over heels and it scared him a little.
Not only that he was sorta ticked off the tablet didn't work. Well he could always talk to the young king the tomorrow and see if maybe he did it wrong..
"Gosh darn it!" Jed kicked the dirt and walked over to the rope. He knew the sun was coming up soon but he had to talk to Octavius, just couldn't stand the thought of him sulking somewhere and crying.
He climbed down quickly and stood at the bottom of the Rome display, he really didn't want to have to climb more rope, he hoped the General was nearby.
"Octavius! Could you come down here!… Please?"
Jed waited for awhile and was about to yell again when he noticed Octavius peek his head over.
"What do you want?"
Frowning the cowboy signaled for the Roman to climb down.
"Just get yer ass down here so we can talk… In private"
Octavius let out a loud sigh and slowly pulled himself over the edge and down the rope, Jed couldn't help but blush at the sight.
"Dammit Jedediah focus" He whispered to himself.
Jed bit his lips nervously when Octavius walked over looking sullen, eyes red and puffy from crying.
"What did you want to talk about Jedediah?"
What did he want to say, suddenly Jedediah wasn't so sure anymore and so he did the only thing words couldn't do, he hugged him.
Octavius gasped softly feeling the arms wrap tightly around his waist pulling him close making him wrap his arms around Jed's neck.
"M'sorry" Mumbled Jed, letting his breath tickle the Generals neck making him shiver "I'm sorry for what my boys said and did.."
Octavius smiled and hug him even tighter
"It's ok, it wasn't your fault. I.. I'm just feeling out of it… Um, Jedediah I think we should get back, the sun is about to rise"
Both looked to the window seeing light breaking the darkness of the sky turning it a red hue.
Jed pouted and went back to hugging Octavius.
"Don't care, M'hugging you"
Octavius grinned and rested his head on Jed shoulder, soon sunlight broke over the city and onto the museum, both men stood waiting for the familiar darkness to take over but blinked in shock when nothing happened.
"Jed? What's going on?"
Jed frowned and opened his mouth to speak but was blinded when both men started to shine brightly.
A feeling of vertigo washed over them causing them to close their eyes, when they reopened them they noticed the room wasn't as big as it used to be.
Jedediah looked around in awe, his face looked like it was gonna split by the size of his smile, letting out a loud holler he started jumping around. Octavius wasn't so thrilled.
"W-what happened? Oh dear… I don't feel so good Jed."
And with that Octavius took off running towards the museum entrance.
Larry whistled happily heading towards the entrance, everything was locked up and he was on his way home, when suddenly he was nearly knocked over by Octavius.
Wait? Octavius?
The General quickly fled outside and leaned over the railing to throw up.
Soon followed Jed who grinned to the night guard and waved.
"Howdy Gigantor!"
He too ran outside. Larry stood there dumbfounded and finally put together what was happening.
So that's why Ak was acting up, oh he'd have to have quite a talk with the Pharaoh, but first he had two little… Two normal sized not from this century standing outside.
"Wait wait wait! What are you guys doing? How are you big? Why is he throwing up? What did Ak do?"
Larry was throwing questions left and right and all Jed did was grin while he gently rubbed Octavius back, who was still puking.
"Man Gigantor, what's gotten you so riled up? Relax, breath in the fresh air… Mmm mm that is some mighty fine air I'll tell ya"
Octavius mumbled in agreement, who was now leaning on Jed
"I'm ok.. I think I could use a nap now.. Or some food.. And curse you Jed, this is all your fault.. I shouldn't have agreed to follow you. You know remind me to never agree and follow you again"
Jed started laughing " Whatever you say partner. Hey Gigantor, you got any food or sumthin? I'm starving"
Larry sighed and put his hands up in defeat.
"You know, I'm not even going to bother trying to figure out how or why this happened.. Just, please don't get me in trouble okay you guys?"
Octavius put his hand to his chest "I promise to behave and try to keep this" Pointed to Jed "In order"
"Yeah you go and try Octy, this here Cowboy is going to have the best day of his life"
Larry sighed and signaled for the two to follow, opening the back door to his car for Jed and Octavius and climbed in the drivers side.
"I'm going to take you guys to my place for awhile. I'll need you guys to stay there while I take Nicky to school and do some shopping."
"No problemo Gigantor, hey you got food right?"
Larry nodded as he started the car and started driving.
Octavius grumbled softly and turned to his side, closing his eyes and drifting off. Jed smiled at the other man and turned to the window staring in awe at all the new and different things passing by.
Larry was thankful the drive was going along just peacefully, that was till Jed clumsily climbed into the passenger seat almost causing Larry to crash into another car.
"Jed sit down, you could have killed us!"
"Oh relax we're fi- Oh hey what's that button do"
Jed had managed to find the radio button, music blared to life causing Octavius to jump awake and glare at Jed, who reached over and smacked the cowboy over the head.
"Excuse me! People are trying to sleep" He yelled over the music, Jed growled and reached back slugging Octavius in the arm. Soon both men were in a all out fight with Larry yelling at them the entire time to stop while trying not to crash them.
Thankfully Larry lived close by, parking the car and turning it off he reached over and smacked both men over the head.
"Ok you two stop it, can you guys try acting like adults for just today?"
Both men grumbled, getting out of the car then followed Larry, ignoring the odd looks the neighbors were giving them.
Once inside Larry decided to give them a quick tour before heading back out.
"Over there is the kitchen, that's were all the food is… in that box. That room is mine, please stay out. Over there's the bathroom." Octavius and Jed frowned in confusion of the name, Larry sighed thinking hard.
"Um.. Washroom, you know to go wash and.. Other stuff. Ok now I'm going to be gone a few hours, please, please do not break anything or leave this place… Got it?"
The two men nodded and started looking around, curiously poking random things.
Larry took a deep breath, praying for the best and walked out locking the door behind him.