Title: Links

Summary: Sharing a body between two souls will always have conflict, worse when neither is fighting for it. Drabbles about Lambda and Asbel's relationship during and after the game.

Short, I know. I think the chapter 19 or 20 will make up for this shortness with something long.

Chapter 18

'What's that?' Lambda's voice echoed within Asbel's mind, snapping the redhead up from his paperwork. He narrowed his eyes in confusion, wondering what the other was talking about before looking up towards the front of the room. There he saw a large male dog peeking in from the open door, his nose sniffing the sides. However, when the beast turned towards Asbel's way, it gave a loud bark and stepped further in with his tail wagging behind. The oversized tongue was hanging out towards the side and the dog suddenly sat down in the middle of the room, watching the lord of Lhant who was behind his desk.

'It's a dog, don't you know?' Asbel stood up from his desk to head around and kneeled down before the pet, patting his legs to get the beast's attention. The tail immediately moved faster and the dog gave another bark, raising his right paw up to pat the ground. The redhead just smiled at the sight. "Here, boy."

'I've seen dogs in picture books long ago, but I've never actually saw one in person before. Before meeting you, I never really got a chance to pay attention to such things.' Lambda answered from within, watching as the dog came closer with a cheerful expression.

'I see. Well, this is Hunter. He was my dad's dog, but you rarely ever see him around the house honestly. I think this is the first time in months really. My dad used to take him out hunting for fun or when there were monster attacks as backup. However, Hunter is pretty old now. He's well into his years and spends most of the days upstairs in Mother's room or outside.' Asbel spread his arms just as Hunter plowed into him, licking his face rapidly with a heartwarming bark. A small giggle made its way up through Asbel's throat as he enjoyed the attention he was receiving from his old friend. The massive furball with his speedy start knocked the adult back onto the floor, continuing his attack over the redhead's face repeatedly. Shifting forward to get a better lick, the dog ended up lying on top of his master, looking quite proud of himself.

Asbel couldn't help but laugh at the tickle fest, bending his head back as Hunter moved his large tongue across his neckline. Lambda just watched in interest, able to feel the same sensations as his host currently was. It was only then that the redhead switched positions with the other, letting Lambda take control of their shared body. The immortal blinked questionably when he realized what happened before he was immediately struck down by a slobbery tongue. It took him moments for his mind to begin working to focus on the creature before him. "W-What?"

Asbel could be heard laughing within their shared mind space while Lambda humorously attempted to defend himself from the so-called beast. A few snickers slipped through the redhead's lips, trying to shove aside Hunter, but the ticklish feeling was overwhelming. 'I think he likes you.'

"Well, we're in the same body. Of course he likes me!" Lambda grumbled and managed to place both hands underneath the dog's arms, lifting the beast up. The tail continued to waggle wildly behind and Hunter just barked happily in response, his large eyes staring downwards. It was like there were sparkles in the dog's eyes. Now that there were no slippery kisses involved, Lambda could easily look over the dog, feeling the soft fur in his hands. "So this is a dog…"

'He knows all sorts of tricks like sit and down. He's such a good boy.'

"I see. Alright, sit, Hunter." As those words passed through Lambda's mouth, Hunter pulled back slightly to sit, staring at the human happily. Slowly, the redhead reached forward, running his fingers over the top of the head of the dog and rubbed deeper into the ears. The dog shifted closer, nuzzling into the offered hand, and let out a small whine in content. A tiny smile graced Lambda's lips. "This is quite nice. Good boy, Hunter."

Asbel just beamed within, watching as the other continued to pet with the animal, not minding at all that his paperwork was piling up behind on his desk.