::Mr Landlord opens the door to the apartment which is furnished as Aidan asked, and waits for him to arrive.::

::Aidan walks in obediantly behind the landlord. He flashes a sweet smile, feeling a bit guilty for rejecting him, he's never been good at rejection, and that's got him into A LOT of trouble in the past.::

"Hey, thank you so much for this, would you like me to bring you a snack later on when I get food?"

::He asks nicely::

"Yes!"

::The landlord grins and strokes his hand over Aidan's ass.::

"I'll be waiting..."

::He goes back down to his office.::

::He drops his bag to the ground and slips off his shoes, leaving them by the door so as not to dirty the apartment.::

(This place will do I guess.)

::He goes to the kitchen looking for a snack and searches some cupboards. Some old baked beans that looked like the 80's want them back. Shudder. The fridge? Some eggs and some slightly mouldy carrots, which he promptly throws away, holding his nose.::

(Ok food is definitely off the menu here anyway. I guess I'll go out. You need a shower Aidan, look at you. Tramp.)

"Hey shut up brain!"

::He casually walks to the bathroom and begins to peel off his sandy clothes. It's freezing in the apartment! He throws his clothes to the corner and steps in the shower.::

(This is surprisingly clean...Too clean for this place...Ugh...Just wash.)

::After stepping in he closes the door and turns in the water and begins to wash. Trying to scrub the smell of this place out of it. He grabs a bottle of half used shower gel from the last tenant off the side and uses it, squeezing some out and washing himself. He finishes with his hair, and begins to rinse the foamy lather off of him, disappearing down the plug at the bottom.::

(My eyes! It burns!)

::He winces and feels around for the off switch to the shower. Turning it into the off position as soon as he finds it.::

::He steps out, starting to dry himself out with a nearby towel on a metal rack. He rubs his face first, so that he can see again. He squints and opens then, rubbing them a second time. He moves swiftly onto his hair and then the rest of himself.::

(I wonder where I should go? I need to find somewhere where I can learn about myself better, what I am...But first. I need food and some new clothes, I've almost run out of decent clothes to wear.)

::He folds the towel and replaces it on the rail, walking back into the main living room. He searches his bag and lays out clean things to wear... His usual tight black boxers, Some fake vintage jeans, and a tight black kaftan style top with quite a, err, low neckline.::

(This is my last outfit. Damn. Well, at least it looks great...)

::He begins to get dressed.::

::After finishing getting dressed, he gets a small mirror out of his bag and inspects his self. He tweaks at his half wet hair, trying to achieve the 'messy look'. He places the mirror back in his bag and takes out a wallet instead, pushing it swiftly into his pocket. He zips up the bag and hides it under his bed. He then goes to the door and slips on his shoes, bending down on each knee to do them up in turn. He takes the keys the Landlord left on the side and closed the door, locking it behing him. Stepping into the Hallway.::

(Someone around here should be able to give me directions to some decent shops.)

::He unlocks to door and walks inside, closing and locking it behind him. He places the bags gently by his bed and takes off his shirt. He speads out on top of the covers, his mind buzzing, but his body tired from all the walking. He takes a quick bite of an apple he bought and leaves it next to his bed on a small wooden table. He tries to get to sleep, closing his eyes.::

(Sleep now, think later...)

::He wakes up with a jolt, not remember where he was. He looks around frantically, and it takes him a good few minutes for it to all settle in.::

(Crap I promised that Landlord some food...)

::He takes his bag of grogerys and sorts it into the fridge, freezer and cupboards according to the food. He then gets to work making two chicken sandwhiches, he looks like a meat eater...::

::He sings tunelessly, his dreams of becomming a famous singer coming through.::

::Upon finishing the sandwhiches, he quickly downs one set himself, as he's making it almost, before bagging the one for the landlord.::

(You're way too nice. That's why you'll end up dead soon. I can see it now on your gravestone 'Died helping someone who didn't even need it.' How selfish of you, how very selfish.)

::He pulls an odd expression and, with the bag, heads downstairs to the Front Desk::

::As Aidan gets back to his apartment he locks the door as usual and goes to the bag that the magic shop keeper gave him. He inspects the items one by one, taking them out and placing them in his bedside cabinet. A few assorted candles, some bagged herbs, some small stones and an off looking purple pointed crystal on a chain held by metal, OH and a map!::

(She must have known somehow that I was lost! How kind of her. Wow, I love her.)

::He takes out one of the books she sold him, called, "The twelve moons - A beginners guide to the craft."::

(Hmm this book looks a lot more serious than the one I picked out, she must have thought I was such a newbie.)

::He starts to read..::

"Chapter 1 - Introduction.

The Craft is an ancient tool, used by those we today call Witches. They are magical folk, who sometimes grow up without even realising who they are, their true selves. Along with the ability to perform rituals, spells, and create potions and herbal infusions, some have certain other abilities which can help them in life. These skills are to be hidden from normal people in the world, those without knowledge of the world of magic. They should be used to protect the innocent, and not to punish the guilty. As a Witch you must practice your power for this purpose, and to also defend yourself and others from Demons..."

::His eyes grow wide as he continues to read.::

(Demons? Gulp...)

"Demons are evil creatures, with the intent to spread cruelty, suffering, and to destroy good in the world. Manipulative and spiteful, they are bad news, do not associate with them in any way. If you come across a Demon, you must vanquish it, but that is for another chapter.

Your Power:

You need to practice your power, and with this, it will grow and develop, get stronger. The better you get at using and controlling it, thus the cycle will continue. For your first task as a new Witch you must go somewhere connected with your power, or somewhere more conveniant, and practice practice practice. Having trouble using your power? Then you need to find what sets it off, this is called your 'trigger' and will become less useful as you learn to channel your power better, but initially, this is very important in using it..."

::He puts the book down and begins to think::

(What should I do now? Should I practice here, or find somewhere else?)

::He conciders for a while, before grabbing his keys and changing into a nice new thick blue jumper. He pulls it over his head and makes sure his hair isn't messed up because of it. He checks the map he bought and looks for a quiet space.::

(This forest looks pretty good, and I love forests.)

::He heads out, locking his door behind him, to The Forest::

::Arriving with Ryo still holding hands, Aidan rummages in his pocket, retrieving a small silver key. He twists it in the lock and pushes the door open, leaving the key on the side. The first thing he sees is half of his magic shop supplies on one of the beds in the corner, to which he quickly breaks the hand link and runs over, pushing everything under the bed. He returns almost as quickly as he left, a little flushed.::

(That must have looked odd, but at least you haven't had the chance to mess this place up yet.)

"So...welcome to chateau Aidan...Please enjoy your stay."

(You geek!)

::He smiles once more at Ryo.::

(That was a little strange... wonder what he has to hide.)

"The place looks nice."

::Ryo returns Aidan's smile. He farther into the room, sitting down on a chair.::

"So, what now? I could cook for you. That's one gay talent I have. Not so many others, though."

::Ryo laughs slightly.::

::He walks over to the front door and shuts it, turning around to face Ryo once more.::

"I think I might just grab a chocolate bar. Healthy balanced diet an' all that."

::He smirks and sits on the small, kinda tattered two seater sofa in front of an old wooden housed television on a stand. Not really sure what to do now, hoping Ryo might move next to him.::

(Don't look at me! You're the body!)

"So..."

(Nice. I'm feeling kind of light and airy though... I hope it doesn't have anything to do with my powers.)

::Ryo moves next to Aidan.::

"Today was really fun, I'm glad I met you."

(Really glad. I've never met anyone like you. A little odd, but very cute. And we all know that is what really matters.)

(Awwwwww!)

"Me too, seriously, I needed someone to be nice to me today. You've helped me so much, hopefully we can...Stick together? You can stop me being so clumsy all the time, and banging into shores..."

::He playfully knocks into Ryo's side and smiles up at him, as he is slightly taller than he is, in a good way.::

"Wait... is that... what's that I hear?"

::Ryo pretends to be deaf to lighten the mood.::

(I think he just asked me to be his boyfriend! Yea!!!!!)

"Stick... together? Like... boyfriend together?"

::Ryo looks back, this time, non-jokingly, but still gently.::

::Upon Ryo's teasing, he jabs him in the ribs, not too hard, just enough, giggling a little, knowing it didn't hurt. However, he goes bright red as soon as he says the 'B' word.::

(nnnnn)

"Err...err...rr.....r....yes?"

::His cheeks almost glow as he looks to him, almost as if Ryo is going to reject him.::

::Ryo smiles back and pecs him lightly on the cheek.::

"Yes? Yes. It would be great. As long as you stop bumping into things."

::He laughs.::

(Quite possibly the best day in the history of days.)

(YES! YES YES YES YES YES! AND MORE YES!)

::He suddenly overcomes his nerves by pouncing on top of Ryo with excitement, with the cutest grin on his face that Ryo has seen from him yet.::

::Ryo is startled (and a little turned on) by Aidan's sudden outburst.::

"Happy, are we?"

::Ryo stretches up and kisses him.::

(Yes!)

"I mean...sure, I guess."

::He smirks as Ryo kisses him, and pushes down, returning the favour with interest. Not getting too passionate, he's saving that for the third....minute.::

(Oh Goddy God God God with socks on! Fandango amazingo kissero!)

(Talk about passionate!)

::Ryo kisses back, and after a minute breaks the kiss.::

"We have the rest of the... well, ever?"

(Ryo, what the hell are you doing?)

"Well, at least we should go to the bed."

::Ryo flashes Aidan a quick smile.::

::Aidan's mind quickly flashes to the thought of all his Witch stuff in his cupboard and under his bed. But then is over ruled by the better emotions in life.::

"Errm, sure, why not..."

::He giggles, leading him to his bed.::

(....Kiss.....Kiss again.....The brain commands it!)

::Ryo pushes Aidan down on the bed, then lays on top of him. He starts to kiss Aidan.::

(This is too good to be true. Any moment, I will wake up now.)

::Ryo stops kissing Aidan.::

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

::Aidan gets a little nervous.::

"Why wouldn't I?"

::He looks slightly confused towards Ryo, and a little sad, as though Ryo has suddenly changed his mind...::

(Way to put him off, too foward.)

"I don't know. I was just making sure. Forget it."

::Ryo notices the sad look on Aidan.::

"No, I didn't mean it like that."

::Ryo kisses him.::

(Now we're getting somewhere!)

::Aidan decides to kick it up a notch, pushing his head up slightly, kissing him more deeply that the other times. He runs his hands down Ryo's back slowly, in a kind of claw shape, not hurting him however. They get lower and lower until eventually they begin to lift up his top, his hands stroking his bare back as he does.::

::Ryo breaks the kiss, sits up, and takes his shirt completely off.::

(You think I'd have more chest hair, being all part bear an' all.)

::He goes back in and kisses Aidan again, moving from his mouth to his neck, sucking erotically.::

(Nice...Really nice...)

::Aidan admires Ryo's chest and pushes his chest out slightly as he kisses his neck, grinding it against his. He slips his arms out of Ryo's jacket which was weighing him down, and continues to stroke his back, letting him go where ever he wants.::

(I wonder if that is going to leave a mark...Oh, and uhhh...)

::Ryo stops, removes Aidan's shirt, and starts to fondle his nipples with his tongue.::

(If we only had Whipped Creme...)

::Aidan moans slowly and his hands run down the front of his chest and start to undo Ryo's trousers, leading himself directly into a fade out....::

::Ryo turns over and looks at his sleeping boyfriend.::

(He is so cute... I kind of feel like a whore, though. Just meeting him and sleeping with him in the same day an' all.)

::Ryo stands up quietly, trying not to wake Aidan. He reaches for his clothes that lay in a pile on the floor when he sees the corner of a book sticking out from under the bed.::

(Wonder what he was trying to hide? I hope he isn't married or something. 'Cause that could be bad.)

::Ryo reaches down and pulls the book from under the bed.::

(The Twelve Moons - A Beginners Guide to the Craft? What the? OH! He's a witch! That is what he was trying to hide from me before.)

::Ryo checks to see if Aidan is still sleeping and pulls out a couple more books.::

(He must be really new at this...)

::Ryo pulls out a scrying crystal and map.::

(Damn, this kid's got the works.)

::Ryo chuckles lightly to himself as he puts all the witch books back under the bed neatly. He picks up his clothes and heads to the bathroom to shower.::

(Ew, I definitally need to go shopping and buy some more clothes.)

::Aidan wriggles around in bed, subconsciously pulling the covers up over himself to keep himself warm. He is partially woken by the sound of rummaging and then the shower being turned on. He opens his eyes and can just see blur.::

(Eurgh, naps suck.)

::He slides out of bed and puts on some fresh black boxers and grey vintage trousers, he looks at the clock. Still afternoon. He then realises that Ryo's probably around somewhere, and all the other things that happened.::

(Oh...Well. I want some food.)

::He walks off to the kitchen to get some food.::

::Ryo gets out of the shower and dries himself off. He pulls on his clothes and looks to see if Aidan is up yet. He sees Aidan walk into the kitchen for food.::

"Hey, Aidan, I need to go buy some clothes for me. I only have this pair. Want to come with me?"

(Witch, witch, who's a witch? And I should actually go off and see if I can find my trigger. But no rush.)

(Errm. Don't go, stay and do some Witchcraft.)

"I've already been to the Mall to get some clothes, there's some stuff I need to take care of, I'm not blowing you off or anything...."

::He takes a scrap of paper and pen from his bag, and draws some rough directions to the Mall, handing them to Ryo.::

"I'll meet you here later after you shop?"

(Awwww.... darn. Well at least now I can go and find my trigger.)

"It's ok. I'll be back in a jiffy, k?"

::Ryo smiles at Aidan, grabs his coat from a heap on the floor, and heads out to the hallway.::

(Right, time for some Witchery.)

::Pulling on a black long sleeved t-shirt, he retreives his book from underneath the messed up bed and takes his supplies to the front froom. He begins to read the next page of his book...::

'Spellcraft.

Spells are sets of spoken speech, that usually rhyme. When uttered by Witches with intent, they create consequence in the physical world. Spells are used to vanquish Demons, as well as anything else you would like to do with them. Be aware that karma will bite you back if you do a negative spell, especially if you're a good Witch. Karma is a whole cosmic balance thing where by if you do something good in life, you get good back, and if you do bad, you get bad back. Personal gain spells are also bad for your karma. Anyway young one, go forth and work some magic!'

(Hmm. Spells aye, good job I passed English...)

::After reading some example spells in the book, he fondles through the supplies and takes three plain white candles, placing them on a small, wooden table in front of the television set. He walks around the apartment, closing all the curtains, giving it a sort of full yellow hue. Returning to sitting cross legged in front of the candle he thinks...::

"Using my magic....Using my might....
Make it strong....Make it bright....
Using my magic....Using my might....
Fill this room....With candlelight?"

::He chants out loud, not quite knowing what to say, and watches the candle to see if it will work.::

[A whisper of wind flows through Aidan's hair, a tiny breeze of magical energy. The air in the room tenses up and one of the candle's flames glows brighter. Suddenly, the candle falls sideways and sets the floor alight. It's not long before there is a rather large and strong fire growing in the apartment.

Look, it's bright. Oh how it's bright! Hot too.]