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Courting D- Chapter 3
Written By Neko Athena^o,o^
Rating: PG-13 (language, shounen ai)
Comments, Rants, Etc.: neko_athena@hotmail.com
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^~,~^ "NYA!!! This Neko is a very happy girl! *prrrrrrrrr* Thanks so much for the encouragement and compliments, Seraphim of the Dark Moon. And Tenchi Bery, thanks for pointing that out! I had been playing with the idea, and since you say it is a debated subject, I might just have to use it, now! Chapter 3 heralds the moment of truth for our couple, and the entrance of none-other than the oh-so-darling Q-CHAN!!! HUZZAH!! ::the peasants cheer:: Enjoy, folks!"
::actions/narration::
Character "speech"
Character [thoughts]
**sound effects**
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::For the next few moments the sitting room is filled with the friendly small talk the Count and the Detective have built their relationship on so far, albeit with a bit more flirting from D than usual. To Leon's credit, he tries not to let it all go to his head, but the cool he has kept thus far is slowly slipping away. He began to drink less and less of the warm tea, opting instead for the small glass of drinking water D had also brought out. The divine pet shop owner watches his detective with a keen eye, noticing the way he tugs at his collar and clears his throat. He is saying something about needing to take his paid vacation before the paperwork at the police station drives him insane when D interrupts.::
D "My Dear Detective, you seem to be quite flushed. Do you feel quite all right?"
Leon "Huh? Uh... y-yeah, I mean, no! I feel fine, just a little, ah... warm in here..."
::D leans forward, slyly hiding his smile behind a mask of concern, and places one cool, slim palm against Leon's forehead. The poor guy freezes instantly, staring into violet and gold. His blush floods deeper. The Count can barely repress a chuckle as he sees the true reasons behind Leon's behavior in his eyes. Lingering just a moment too long, D sits back, feigning confusion. Leon lets go of the breath he had been holding unconsciously.::
D "How strange. You do not seem to have a fever. Perhaps the humidity is too much for you today?"
Leon "Oh, yeah... that-that's probably it."
D, stands "Well, let me bring you something. A cold compress or perhaps some more ice water?"
Leon "Yeah, that'll work." [Get it TOGETHER, Orcot... Deep, healing breath. Right.] "Thanks, Count."
D, walks away "My pleasure, Detective."
::The emphasis employed by the Count on "pleasure" and "Detective" give Leon wholly new reasons to feel the heat, not all of which are due to his nervous state. When D is out of sight, disappearing down one of the many hallways in the labyrinth of the pet shop to fetch the items, Leon allows himself to slump against the sofa, heaving a sigh of relief. His relaxation is short-lived, however. A small clatter at his feet brings him back upright instantly. He looks down toward the make-up bag, which is squirming in a most unnatural way. For a moment, all the blood that had rushed to his face drained suddenly, and his eyes went wide as he pondered just what kind of monstrosity could have made its way from the pet shop into his bag. Gulping, he leans to his left to see inside the bag. His fear vanishes when he notices a very familiar tan bottom protruding from the tote, with an even more familiar black, pointy, wiggling tail extending from that bottom.::
Leon, snarls "What the hell do you think you're doin' in there!"
::With an indignant squeak of surprise, Q-chan is pulled bodily from the bag by his tail and brought face to face with a very peeved Leon.::
Leon "And just WHO gave you permission to snoop through other people's stuff?"
::Q-chan stares at the human for a moment, then crosses his little arms in front of him and turns his head, snubbing the detective completely.::
Q-chan "Hmph!"
Leon "Why you little... If I catch you in MY stuff again, I'll-"
D "Why, Q-chan! How naughty of you!!"
::Leon turns to find the Count standing by his chair, hands on his hips. For all the world, he resembled a Kindergarten teacher about to take recess away from a student. The student in question gave a squeak and, since Leon's grip on the tail had gone slack, he flew over and lighted on D's shoulder. D gave the babbit a stern look, which was returned with large, quivering, pouty eyes. Now, it was Leon's turn to stifle a chuckle.::
D "Oh, no you don't! That will not work this time, Q-chan! You had better apologize right away!! Do you know how rude you are, rummaging through other people's private things! I'm sure Detective Orcot does not like the idea of small furry animals handling his make-up!"
Leon, jaw drops "Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhh..."
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End Chapter 3
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^o,o^ "Uh-oh, I gone and done it now... a cliffhanger, of sorts. Wait a minnit, wasn't there one on the last- Aw, skip it. Anyhow, D is on his detective's case, Q-chan makes an adorable face, and Leon gets caught between a rock and a hard place. But, what does this mumbo-jumbo mean in terms of OUR story? Only your reviews can unlock these secrets in the next exciting chapter of 'Courting D!' Same Babbit-time, same Babbit-channel!"
Courting D- Chapter 3
Written By Neko Athena^o,o^
Rating: PG-13 (language, shounen ai)
Comments, Rants, Etc.: neko_athena@hotmail.com
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^~,~^ "NYA!!! This Neko is a very happy girl! *prrrrrrrrr* Thanks so much for the encouragement and compliments, Seraphim of the Dark Moon. And Tenchi Bery, thanks for pointing that out! I had been playing with the idea, and since you say it is a debated subject, I might just have to use it, now! Chapter 3 heralds the moment of truth for our couple, and the entrance of none-other than the oh-so-darling Q-CHAN!!! HUZZAH!! ::the peasants cheer:: Enjoy, folks!"
::actions/narration::
Character "speech"
Character [thoughts]
**sound effects**
~*~*~ scene change
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::For the next few moments the sitting room is filled with the friendly small talk the Count and the Detective have built their relationship on so far, albeit with a bit more flirting from D than usual. To Leon's credit, he tries not to let it all go to his head, but the cool he has kept thus far is slowly slipping away. He began to drink less and less of the warm tea, opting instead for the small glass of drinking water D had also brought out. The divine pet shop owner watches his detective with a keen eye, noticing the way he tugs at his collar and clears his throat. He is saying something about needing to take his paid vacation before the paperwork at the police station drives him insane when D interrupts.::
D "My Dear Detective, you seem to be quite flushed. Do you feel quite all right?"
Leon "Huh? Uh... y-yeah, I mean, no! I feel fine, just a little, ah... warm in here..."
::D leans forward, slyly hiding his smile behind a mask of concern, and places one cool, slim palm against Leon's forehead. The poor guy freezes instantly, staring into violet and gold. His blush floods deeper. The Count can barely repress a chuckle as he sees the true reasons behind Leon's behavior in his eyes. Lingering just a moment too long, D sits back, feigning confusion. Leon lets go of the breath he had been holding unconsciously.::
D "How strange. You do not seem to have a fever. Perhaps the humidity is too much for you today?"
Leon "Oh, yeah... that-that's probably it."
D, stands "Well, let me bring you something. A cold compress or perhaps some more ice water?"
Leon "Yeah, that'll work." [Get it TOGETHER, Orcot... Deep, healing breath. Right.] "Thanks, Count."
D, walks away "My pleasure, Detective."
::The emphasis employed by the Count on "pleasure" and "Detective" give Leon wholly new reasons to feel the heat, not all of which are due to his nervous state. When D is out of sight, disappearing down one of the many hallways in the labyrinth of the pet shop to fetch the items, Leon allows himself to slump against the sofa, heaving a sigh of relief. His relaxation is short-lived, however. A small clatter at his feet brings him back upright instantly. He looks down toward the make-up bag, which is squirming in a most unnatural way. For a moment, all the blood that had rushed to his face drained suddenly, and his eyes went wide as he pondered just what kind of monstrosity could have made its way from the pet shop into his bag. Gulping, he leans to his left to see inside the bag. His fear vanishes when he notices a very familiar tan bottom protruding from the tote, with an even more familiar black, pointy, wiggling tail extending from that bottom.::
Leon, snarls "What the hell do you think you're doin' in there!"
::With an indignant squeak of surprise, Q-chan is pulled bodily from the bag by his tail and brought face to face with a very peeved Leon.::
Leon "And just WHO gave you permission to snoop through other people's stuff?"
::Q-chan stares at the human for a moment, then crosses his little arms in front of him and turns his head, snubbing the detective completely.::
Q-chan "Hmph!"
Leon "Why you little... If I catch you in MY stuff again, I'll-"
D "Why, Q-chan! How naughty of you!!"
::Leon turns to find the Count standing by his chair, hands on his hips. For all the world, he resembled a Kindergarten teacher about to take recess away from a student. The student in question gave a squeak and, since Leon's grip on the tail had gone slack, he flew over and lighted on D's shoulder. D gave the babbit a stern look, which was returned with large, quivering, pouty eyes. Now, it was Leon's turn to stifle a chuckle.::
D "Oh, no you don't! That will not work this time, Q-chan! You had better apologize right away!! Do you know how rude you are, rummaging through other people's private things! I'm sure Detective Orcot does not like the idea of small furry animals handling his make-up!"
Leon, jaw drops "Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhh..."
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End Chapter 3
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^o,o^ "Uh-oh, I gone and done it now... a cliffhanger, of sorts. Wait a minnit, wasn't there one on the last- Aw, skip it. Anyhow, D is on his detective's case, Q-chan makes an adorable face, and Leon gets caught between a rock and a hard place. But, what does this mumbo-jumbo mean in terms of OUR story? Only your reviews can unlock these secrets in the next exciting chapter of 'Courting D!' Same Babbit-time, same Babbit-channel!"