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Courting D- Chapter 2
Written By Neko Athena^o,o^
Rating: PG-13 (language, shounen ai)
Comments, Rants, Etc.: neko_athena@hotmail.com
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^o,o^ "Second chapter, thanks to encouragement from Sirena Farren!!! Thanks a million, you don't know how few reviews I get!!! Well, not unless you've checked... aw, skip it. Anyhow, I hope everybody (all those thousands of readers who just happened to FORGET to review, all of whom I have recorded your names and addresses and are currently on Guido and Louie's 'To-Do' list) enjoyed the first chapter. Get ready for Chapter two, it's gonna get nutty and crazy now! Or, maybe to be different, I'll write something NORMAL.............. um, nah, I hate normal. Here ya go, the second onslaught of insanity, a volley of words and thoughts as the two would-be lovers size each other up!"
::actions/narration::
Character "speech"
Character [thoughts]
**sound effects**
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**knock, knock**
::The door to the mysterious pet shop swings open, and D smiles warmly at the detective. However, he picks up on some rather unusual details immediately, and his smile flickers momentarily.::
D "Why, Detective, what a SURPRISE! Come right in, you're just in time for tea!!"
Leon, nervous smile "Um... yeah, aren't I always?" [Ugh, that sounded SOOO stupid, get it together Orcot!!!! Deep healing breath, deep healing breath...]
::D's smile broadens again, and he turns to lead Leon down the labyrinth of hallways and into the tea room. As he walks, he mulls over the incongruity of the detective's appearance.::
D [No ragged tank top or worn blue jeans? No old sneakers? He seems to be..... Oh, and that smell.... AFTERSHAVE?! He... must have a date... oh, my... ]
:: D heaves a sigh as he enters the tea room and, compared to his usual grace, flops into a chair. Leon notices his troubled look, and sits down carefully on the edge of the couch.::
Leon [Uh-oh] "Uh... did I come at a bad time?"
D, looks up "Oh! No, no, detective, I was just... lost in thought. Please excuse my rudeness and allow me to pour your tea!"
::D smiles once more, trying not to let himself LOOK jealous, as he pours the tea and begins his usual flirting.::
D "So, Detective, what brings you by? I have not heard of any unusual deaths lately. And you seem to be dressed for an afternoon out..." [Oh, why not... I simply MUST know!] "You wouldn't by any chance be taking that lovely young lady, Jill, out, would you?"
Leon, laughs [You gotta be KIDDIN' ME!] "Ah, no, Count, I don't think so..."
::This only seems to fuel D's frustration, and he crosses his legs and sips his tea quietly for a few moments. Then, he smiles, trying to seem genuine but actually looking more threatening than anything. He tries to keep the acid out of his reply, but it doesn't work.::
D "Well... Then I must wonder who he LUCKY lady is! She must be very BEAUTIFUL."
Leon [Oh, if you only knew... **gulp**] "Nah, I'm not going on any date. Actually-[ohgodhereigo, deepbreathdeepbreath] "This is the only place on my schedule today."
::D's surprise is evident, as he nearly drops his teacup on his fresh, white cheongsam. His thin, elegant eyebrows seem to disappear into his hairline as he stares into his lap for a moment before composing himself.::
D [WHAT!? The only... oh MY! Is he... really saying... Oh, DETECTIVE!]
::D coughs nervously, fighting to keep the color out of his porcelain complexion. A feline smile spreads across his face, and his playful tone returns as he looks Leon over once more.::
D "My, my, my, Detective, then you really shouldn't have gotten all dressed up simply for [me]... tea!"
Leon [IS HE ACTUALLY BLUSHING!!??] "Well, Count, you always look so sophisticated, you make me look bad when I come in here in street clothes. I thought I might clean up my act a little."
D [As if you could REALLY look bad, Leon...] "Well, I must say it was a complete success... You clean up quite nicely, Detective."
Leon, blushes "Um... thanks..."
::A small silence ensues, allowing each to evaluate the preceding exchange. D steals a few glances at Leon, watching him sip his tea carefully. His smile spreads behind his own cup. Then, he notices the leather bag Leon brought in with him. His eyes widen once again. The emblem on the cream-colored tote is easily recognizable as the logo of the biggest cosmetics company on West Coast, Nuevo Biologique.::
D [What in the nine hells could THAT be for!? Surely Detective Orcot didn't quit the force to become a door-to-door cosmetics salesman!]
::D's smile becomes slightly predatory. The ideas blossoming in his head are FAR from friendly.::
D [Yes, Detective... just what is that make-up for... I WONDER........]
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End Chapter 2
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^o,o^ "Well... what DOES Leon intend to do with the make up? And what IS that conniving Count thinking? Where the hell IS Q-chan? Is there a deeper meaning behind the tea? Are there illegal drugs brewed with the leaves? Will Leon's car be ticketed for parking longer than thirty minutes? All I can say is, without reviews, the world may never know......."
Courting D- Chapter 2
Written By Neko Athena^o,o^
Rating: PG-13 (language, shounen ai)
Comments, Rants, Etc.: neko_athena@hotmail.com
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^o,o^ "Second chapter, thanks to encouragement from Sirena Farren!!! Thanks a million, you don't know how few reviews I get!!! Well, not unless you've checked... aw, skip it. Anyhow, I hope everybody (all those thousands of readers who just happened to FORGET to review, all of whom I have recorded your names and addresses and are currently on Guido and Louie's 'To-Do' list) enjoyed the first chapter. Get ready for Chapter two, it's gonna get nutty and crazy now! Or, maybe to be different, I'll write something NORMAL.............. um, nah, I hate normal. Here ya go, the second onslaught of insanity, a volley of words and thoughts as the two would-be lovers size each other up!"
::actions/narration::
Character "speech"
Character [thoughts]
**sound effects**
~*~*~ scene change
**************************************************************
**knock, knock**
::The door to the mysterious pet shop swings open, and D smiles warmly at the detective. However, he picks up on some rather unusual details immediately, and his smile flickers momentarily.::
D "Why, Detective, what a SURPRISE! Come right in, you're just in time for tea!!"
Leon, nervous smile "Um... yeah, aren't I always?" [Ugh, that sounded SOOO stupid, get it together Orcot!!!! Deep healing breath, deep healing breath...]
::D's smile broadens again, and he turns to lead Leon down the labyrinth of hallways and into the tea room. As he walks, he mulls over the incongruity of the detective's appearance.::
D [No ragged tank top or worn blue jeans? No old sneakers? He seems to be..... Oh, and that smell.... AFTERSHAVE?! He... must have a date... oh, my... ]
:: D heaves a sigh as he enters the tea room and, compared to his usual grace, flops into a chair. Leon notices his troubled look, and sits down carefully on the edge of the couch.::
Leon [Uh-oh] "Uh... did I come at a bad time?"
D, looks up "Oh! No, no, detective, I was just... lost in thought. Please excuse my rudeness and allow me to pour your tea!"
::D smiles once more, trying not to let himself LOOK jealous, as he pours the tea and begins his usual flirting.::
D "So, Detective, what brings you by? I have not heard of any unusual deaths lately. And you seem to be dressed for an afternoon out..." [Oh, why not... I simply MUST know!] "You wouldn't by any chance be taking that lovely young lady, Jill, out, would you?"
Leon, laughs [You gotta be KIDDIN' ME!] "Ah, no, Count, I don't think so..."
::This only seems to fuel D's frustration, and he crosses his legs and sips his tea quietly for a few moments. Then, he smiles, trying to seem genuine but actually looking more threatening than anything. He tries to keep the acid out of his reply, but it doesn't work.::
D "Well... Then I must wonder who he LUCKY lady is! She must be very BEAUTIFUL."
Leon [Oh, if you only knew... **gulp**] "Nah, I'm not going on any date. Actually-[ohgodhereigo, deepbreathdeepbreath] "This is the only place on my schedule today."
::D's surprise is evident, as he nearly drops his teacup on his fresh, white cheongsam. His thin, elegant eyebrows seem to disappear into his hairline as he stares into his lap for a moment before composing himself.::
D [WHAT!? The only... oh MY! Is he... really saying... Oh, DETECTIVE!]
::D coughs nervously, fighting to keep the color out of his porcelain complexion. A feline smile spreads across his face, and his playful tone returns as he looks Leon over once more.::
D "My, my, my, Detective, then you really shouldn't have gotten all dressed up simply for [me]... tea!"
Leon [IS HE ACTUALLY BLUSHING!!??] "Well, Count, you always look so sophisticated, you make me look bad when I come in here in street clothes. I thought I might clean up my act a little."
D [As if you could REALLY look bad, Leon...] "Well, I must say it was a complete success... You clean up quite nicely, Detective."
Leon, blushes "Um... thanks..."
::A small silence ensues, allowing each to evaluate the preceding exchange. D steals a few glances at Leon, watching him sip his tea carefully. His smile spreads behind his own cup. Then, he notices the leather bag Leon brought in with him. His eyes widen once again. The emblem on the cream-colored tote is easily recognizable as the logo of the biggest cosmetics company on West Coast, Nuevo Biologique.::
D [What in the nine hells could THAT be for!? Surely Detective Orcot didn't quit the force to become a door-to-door cosmetics salesman!]
::D's smile becomes slightly predatory. The ideas blossoming in his head are FAR from friendly.::
D [Yes, Detective... just what is that make-up for... I WONDER........]
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End Chapter 2
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^o,o^ "Well... what DOES Leon intend to do with the make up? And what IS that conniving Count thinking? Where the hell IS Q-chan? Is there a deeper meaning behind the tea? Are there illegal drugs brewed with the leaves? Will Leon's car be ticketed for parking longer than thirty minutes? All I can say is, without reviews, the world may never know......."