Hope you all had a nice Wednesday. Hope I did too lol. Enjoy Chapter 6

Chapter Six: Dinner Sucks Ass

Torn was finally finished with all of the paperwork late and once he left it back at the work building he decided to go pick up Salek. It wasn't a long walk though the night air was getting cool and it seemed to nip at his exposed ears. He wished he had a scarf but even if he had one he would only let it hang around his neck, never wrap it around like a woman would. Though even having a scarf like that would be better than the chill that bit at his neck.

Pushing his scarf dilemma to the back of his mind Torn shoved his gloved hands into his pocket, though the fingers of the gloves were cut off so that if he ever needed to use his gun again it wouldn't be any trouble. Though if he needed to use his gun he would be in trouble for he had started to no longer carry the device. Besides why in god's name would any one of any sense attack one of the Krimson Guard. Especially when said guard had been in Barron Praxis' army? They would know that because the new guards no longer tattooed themselves as heavily as the old ones were.

Again Torn shook those thoughts from his head. Perhaps later he would go to Jak's shooting range. The boy had taken over it after that fat slob Krew was killed. And because he and Torn were on friendly terms Torn was allowed to use it anytime for free. So he might go and use it after picking up Salek. Torn didn't stop walking as a the woman from the Veterinary clinic called to him and tried to wave him over. Torn just pretended no to notice her and kept going on his way. For a moment he was afraid that the woman, who's name he currently couldn't remember, would run after him and try to catch him.

But she didn't and Torn kept walking. When he finally reached Kiera's place he saw her sitting on a tool cabinet watching as Razor cleaned up the dried blood. Though Torn could have sworn the the blood had been else where before. Salek could have found another and killed it. Though there seemed to be no remains anywhere. Yet Razor was here. Kiera might not be too keen on cleaning up the remains but Razor wouldn't even bat an eye. Before Torn could over analyze the situation any more Salek attacked in her own way of showing love.

The muse shrieked from some where behind him. Then he felt the impact of something hitting him. Next thing her knew the muse had climbed up the back of his shirt and started to rub up against him viciously before moving to the other shoulder and doing the same. Once she finished that she went from shoulder to shoulder before jumping onto his head. Then she jumped to the floor and weaved through his feet.

Kiera burst out laughing. Razor chuckled at this little show and Torn made a face at the two. Quickly he stopped Salek from embarrassing him any more by picking her up. "I;m going to go to the Naught Ottsel, it's on me if you want to come." He offered. Kiera seemed to think about it while Razor raised and eyebrow. "I owe you for watching Salek today."

"Oh," Kiera said as if she had just remembered something. "Speaking of which," But Torn cut her off.

"No. I do owe you. So are you up for dinner?" Kiera's face fell and Torn thought that something happened. Then he realized why she could actually be saddened. "Or if you'd rather I'll make sure Jak stays away tonight." Kira gave him a half hearted smile and nodded. Torn didn't seem to actually notice that it wasn't a real one so he took Salek with him and left.

"Now why didn't you tell him 'bout that boy?" Razor asked. He was honestly curious as to why Kira hadn't said a thing to Torn. Not even a minute ago had she been ranting about how Torn needed to know about this.

"Well I didn't want to ruin Torn's mood. He hasn't seemed himself until recently and now this would just go and ruin it. Besides, with the damage to that boys hand I don't think he'll come back anytime soon."

Salek on the other hand had no problem telling Torn everything. Though he didn't understand a thing she was telling him. All Torn knew was that Salek was jumping around his shoulders and chittering excitedly. After a while Salek stopped and just sat on his shoulders, almost like that scarf he had been wishing for before. And now he didn't feel like such a fool. If he had gotten a scarf he was sure that Daxter wouldn't leave him alone, but with it being Salek not only did she radiate warmth that a scarf couldn't but Daxter couldn't say shit.

It was a win win. Torn got the warmth he had so wished for because of this bitter chill, and Salek got her seat and she could snuggle up to Torn. And Torn didn't mind because he didn't look like a wimp. SO when he entered The Naughty Ottsel he wasn't dreading seeing Daxter like normal. Besides Dexter had Tess to keep him in line here. Tess was- is- Daxter 'mate'. And not only that but Torn guessed that she may be pregnant.

Torn took his seat and Daxter used his zip line to get over to him. "Hey there Torn buddy, you know there is no rats allowed." Daxter glued his eyes to Salek when he said this.

"Well then Daxter, should I bring Tess over here?" Torn rebutted. Daxter visibly swallowed. Turning towards Tess Torn opened his mouth to call her over.

"Alright, allright." Daxter said as he waved his arms around making sure Torn didn't try to call for Tess again. "You and the rat can stay. Just don't call Tess over. She's been hounding me about everything recently." Daxter then went back to his normal spot of staying around Tess.

Not long after a boy came over to take their order. Daxter had to hire a few people recently because of Tess' mood change. Torn looked this boy over a moment. He had long red hair and deep green eyes that were outlined heavily in coal, the stuff most girls use around their eyes. The boy's voice was sort of deep. And when he asked what Torn wanted Torn ordered his normal Yak burger and fries. While he waited for his order to come out Torn looked at the Muse that now sat on the table and he pet her.

Salek kept purring as he ran his hand down her soft fur. It comforted him in a way. He was thinking about how he would have liked to feel this comfort from Ashelin when they had been together when his plate of food was set down in front of him. He thanked the boy before taking a bite of his burger. Then he took a fry in one hand and dunked it in a sauce and held it out to Salek. She sat up on her hind legs and grabbed it from him. She sniffed it and wrinkled her nose before holding it out to him.

Torn took the frie and tossed it into his mouth before grabbing another and, without dunking it, handed it to her. This time after she sniffed it she licked it. Her tongue was a dark magenta. After she was satisfied about how it tasted she ate it. Normal like this time. Holding it in two little paws she bit it, chewed it, swallowed, then repeated. Torn was quite surprised at how she ate it. With all of her meats she tore it to bits, even with the apple. But he ignored it and ate his burger while handing Salek a new fry every now and then. After he finished his burger and Salek was halfway through the plate of fries, with him taking one and dunking it for himself, a woman came over and sat down.

It was Page from the clinic. "Hi Torn." She took a few strands of light red hair and twirled them around her finger. Torn knew her hair was dyed that way. "What are you doing?" He didn't answer her but took a fry and handed it to Salek. "So you wanna come back to my place?" Torn looked horrified. "I mean we could do anything that you want."

"What the hell do you take me for? A whore?" He growled and slammed his hand on the table. Salek mewed trying to get his attention for another fry. She quite liked them without that weird smelling stuff. "I don't know you how the hell could you expect someone to- to-" He cut off without finishing his sentence.

Trying to be seductive she looked up at him from under her eyelashes and gave a slight smirk. "You could know me. Every little bit of me." Torn's hand clenched and scratched the table. Salek made a sad sounding noise. But neither of the tables occupants noticed. Actually Page noticed her. "We could leave your pet at my sister's house." Then page reached out and grabbed Salek.

That did not sit well with the Muse. She screeched loudly and then bit into Pages hand hard enough to draw blood. Page screamed and dropped Salek. Salek, having forgotten all about the fries by now, runs to Torn and up his shoulder. She is squeaking at the girl that had just grabbed her. Torn stand up and drops money onto the table. He left with Salek without another word to Page.

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