Timeless Void

Xukra had moved to her comfiest chair and pile of books . One of many in her workroom. She was just turning a page when a Dusk came in, and glanced up with a glare at the intrusion.She shut the book with a snap.
“This better be important.”

The Executioner listened to the Dusks whispers and rolled her eyes. There was a small gathering in the hallway, who were arguing loudly. The new girl had been threatened as well. There went the quiet , was her frustrated thought.
She rose from her chair and opened a portal in the same motion. Stepping into the darkness, she listened until the shadows picked up where exactly the fight was going on. Xukra came out of the portal right behind Xethera.

“So is there any particular reason you are arguing in the hallway, when there is a lockdown?” Her voice was low as she spoke.

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The Dreamer tore off his leather jacket, then pulled the light blue shirt over his head, kicked his boots off. He then flopped onto his mattress in the wide nook in the corner of his room. There were pillows everywhere but he didn’t bother to grab one, he was content to lay his face against the cool sheets as he laid belly first on the brand new setup.
Sighing Phoex closed his eyes, for the first time in forever he could relax.

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He walked inside the room while holding the dress in hand. Luxan smiled at the Roses words.
“I know you’ve been going through a lot lately, so I didn’t take it personally.”

He stood there silently for a long moment, studying her face and taking in the tiredness and the weight of what she had seen and the new responsibilities. A crease of worry grew between his brows and he reached out to run his thumb over those dark circles, but then suddenly realized what he was doing and pulled back quickly.

"Oh! I-I brought you something. Er- made you something…. It’s not done, I was wondering if you couold try it on so I can see where it needs to be brought in..”

He cursed his stammering and tried again. “It won’t take long, if you don’t mind that is…or I could come back, if you’re busy?”

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“Oh no, don’t be silly, I’m in no way ashamed of nudity. If clothes weren’t so fun with their options nowadays, I’d be naked more often.”

Myxia stated simply as she slid into the wonderfully relaxing water, moving all that pink hair up and keeping it on the tiles, out of the way and not getting wet. Smiling she tapped him on the shoulder with a plate of cake in hand .

"For you~ . I must say though, you’re very relaxed about your lover murdering someone.”
She shrugged letting it drop because she didn’t need nor wanted confessions about the murder of a useless Nobody. He was right of course, things should flow differently  now. She leaned back and moved her arms through the water, watching him intently.

“I was wondering though, with the two Superiors in a better place of power do you really think it’s a good thing? Fenexa is all but broken and Xukra is very harsh…”

Shyly turning her head away from the Superior who just entered the hallway, Stexfa muttered quietly "N-no.  There's... no reason.  I was just... headed to my room.  That's all."  With that Stex turned and began walking the opposite direction, away from her room, with her head down

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Shaking his head, Lexyl walked up in front of the refrigerator, holding out his hand to help Glix down.  "Glix.  Come on down lass.  It's not gonna blow up, no matter how it may seem.  It keeps your food safe to eat."  Brushing one of his braids out of his eyes, he waited for her to either hop down on her own, or accept his hand to come on down.
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"Pumpkin?  Really?  I'd like to see you try me!"  Xethera yelled at the Raver, her weapon appearing in her hand.   Right as she did so, she heard the Superior's voice and made her weapon poof back out of existence.  "We'll settle this later."  Xeth growled as she turned towards Xukra, a smug grin on her face.  "No reason at all, doll.  Just a little misunderstanding, that's all."  Placing her hands behind her head, Xethera leaned against the wall and awaited whatever orders Xukra had for them, which she imagined would be rather boring.  There was no fun at all in a lockdown.

"Oh, good."
After Luxan came inside she shut the door and turned to look at him. She stood in silence with him, studying his face as he was hers and found herself raising a brow as his had furrowed inward. Before she knew it Luxan had reached out for her and was stroking her face, without warning her cheeks turned a light shade of pink.

The action didn't last long but for what it did she relaxed, her shoulders slumping and in a long while Fenexa was finally able to close her eyes peacefully. When she opened them back up Luxan had composed himself and the Rose couldn't help but smile thankfully at the small gesture.

"Something for me?"
Fenexa asked, raising a brow. She glanced at his hand and took a step toward him, reaching a gloved hand out to lightly stroke the fabric of the dress he had brought in.

"Luxan relax, alright?"
She smiled at him, giving him the okay that his speech was fine.

"I don't mind at all~ From just looking at it, it's beautiful."

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"As one shouldn't I believe, but some people can and do find it offensive to be stared at~"
The Lobos teased as he turned himself back around to face the Goddess when she settled herself into the warm water. He kindly took the plate and inspected it.

"Thank you. Not chocolate I hope."
He smiled as he took the fork began nibbling at the slice of heaven. After three bites he swallowed set the plate down on the outside floor and sat straight to stretch his back.

"Why wouldn't I be? It's not like Xemnas or any one in this castle can do anything about it now, and we're on a lockdown, now is the perfect time to be relaxed."
Nixrene himself shrugged it off as he looked into Myxia's face. He found himself smirking at her question.

"Truthfully? I think it's swell, if it weren't for them we'd probably still be lifelessly roaming around elsewhere. So for them to be leaders of their own castle, I think it's a great thing. They'll make supreme leaders once they conquer their troubles."
He reached for a stray piece of the Goddess' hair and entwined it around his finger, inching ever so slightly towards her.

"Once Nexa gets a grip on herself, she'll be right and proper and ready to take on the job. As for Xu, hrmh, she's always been harsh. But this is something I'm pretty sure she's wanted for a long time. This is her time to shine, my dear~ But, what about you Myxia? You seem kind of jealous."

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"Try you? Don't make me laugh! Look, you're the one resorting to violence when all's I said was to leave her alone!"
Eratrx scoffed at Xethera as she materialized her weapon, raising his own hand up just in case she was ready to attack. But then the sudden crack of a certain sultry and violent voice filled his ears and he dropped his arm quickly, as Xethera had her own weapon.

"Yeeeah, I bet we will."
The Raver sneered at the orange-haired Nobody as Xukra appeared and Stexfa left the situation in a hurry. He couldn't help but smile then.

"As a matter of fact ma'am, there is. Xeth won't leave the new girl alone. Let that sink in, pumpkin!"
The seafoam-banged Nobody glared at the two women before him, still finding the gender disgusting even now.

"On another note, Xu, what have you done with Phoex!? He's been gone for weeks on end, you didn't kill and hide his body too did you?"

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Glixal all but tried to bite the mysterious box. When Lexyl said that it would be okay she turned enraged lilac eyes to him and his extended hand. The Hun growled as she took his hand and dropped down to the floor.

"I'll be keeping my eyes on it."
She stated a she shot the angry look back at the large white box. After coming to terms with herself that it wasn't a threat Glixal finally slumped down into one of the bar stools.

"So, cook, what's on the menu today?"

Jade eyes followed as she walked passed and headed quickly down the hall. Her attention turned back to Xethera and Eratrx as they continued to argue. She bared her teeth and growled at the red heads cockiness, as the Trickster leaned against the wall. She listened to the Ravers account of things and nodded.

"You will deal with no one later." was her barked order as Xukra's weapon materialized and pinned the tip of the hilt to the pale throat, keeping her where she was. The Executioner closed her eyes in frustration before turning them to Eratrx and his accusations.

"It just so happens your precious Phoex came back from his mission earlier. He should be in his room." She paused before continuing with a sneer. " And if I were you I wouldn't throw around the word 'murder' at a tiem like this...As for you"

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Luxan returned the smile was huge and bright. He held up the dres for her to inspect.
"Would you like to try it on? I bought my measuring tape and pins for the fitting." He handed her the dress and pulled out his supplies.

"I'll just be outside while you change."

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Myxia listened intently and opened her mouth to speak but closed it into a smirk as Nixrene twirled her hair in his fingers and moved closer. She turned toward him and rested her elbow on the tiles and her cheek on her hand.

"Me? Jealous? Of what might I ask? Them being Superiors? I have no notions of wanting to be in charge."
She pushed a strand of hair behind her ear and looked at him through her lashes. The Goddess Then brushed her hand over the blondes knee, her lips parting.

"Now Xukra having you all to herself on the other hand...I've gotta say, I am a little jealous~"

Continuing around the corner, Stex leaned against the wall, taking a deep breath to calm the nerves.  From around the corner she could hear Xukra barking orders and shuddered.  "So many scary people in one place."  She muttered under her breath to herself, grabbing her braid and twirling it around in an absent minded manner.

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"Fine fine.  There will be no later.  I guess." Xethera smiled her creepy grin, even as Xukra placed the hilt of her weapon to the Trickster's throat.  "What about me?  I was just making friends you know.  This fellow here is so rude."  

With that her rather demonic looking eyes darted toward Eratrx with a glare so intense it seemed as though it'd burn right through the wall if that was possible.  And then she flicked her eyes back to Xukra, that same mischievous twinkle back in her eyes just like that.  "But we wouldn't want to upset the Superior here, now would we?"

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Reaching up into the cupboards, Lexyl brought a few things down and started gathering them in front of him on the counter.  Turning around, he smiled warmly at Glixal, extending his arm to the items behind him in a lavish motion. 'It all depends on what you want.  You choose the dish, and I'll make it.  Simple as that."  Moving a few feet over, the Steward turned on the stove, preheating it for whatever dish was to chosen.

"I'd love to!"
The Rose smiled as she gently took the offered article of clothing from him. She placed the dress over her torso as if she were observing it in a store, gingerly patting it down her form as she mentally measured how long it was going to be on her body. But her smile disappeared when he said he would wait outside and acting on impulse Fenexa reached out once again. Her fingers found themselves clutching the ends of his vest as the grey-haired Nobody stood before him like a scared child.

"Please. Don't go."
Came the undemanding and quiet request. After a silent moment and realizing what she had asked and done, Fenexa released The Obscurity's shirt.

"Just wait right here, okay? It won't take long!"
The cateyed Nobody turned to rush into her personal bathroom. And what seemed like a lifetime of being shut inside, Fenexa re-emerged bodysuit-free and clad in the black, blue, and white gown. She smoothed out the wrinkles around her lower stomach then twirled around once on bare feet.

"How do I look?"

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"None whatsoever? Coming from an exquisite being such as yourself, of whom I'm pretty sure was once worshipped and loved by thousands. I actually find that kind of surprising."
The Lobos watched with intent as Myxia shifted off to the side, his eyes growing hungry that the golden rims began to cave over blue. When he felt the hand glide across his wet skin Nixrene grabbed it, pulling it from the water and interlaced their fingers.

"I consider myself the queen's lapdog, her word is my order. But I come and go as I please. Besides, it's not like ALL of me is hers~ She has had side lovers and will again if given the opportunity, this I'm sure of. Hell, I've attacked Erxy once but nothing more than a playful grope. Phoex too if memory serves me correctly."
Nixrene chuckled as he thought back at how he tried to teach the young Nobody a thing or two he could use against Eratrx. He began to massage the Goddess's knee-offending hand then pulled her wrist to his lips, licking the wet skin in one smooth motion before looking back at her.

"So you shouldn't be that jealous."

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"RUDE?! You're the one tha--"
Eratrx's brows furrowed in frustration. His word against the two wasn't going to suffice and so he bit his tongue in defeat, instead he huffed and crossed his arms angerily.

"No, I guess we wouldn't want our precious little Superior upset."
He snarled back with a glare in Xukra's direction.

"But who mentioned murder? All's I said was kill. Aaah, Xu!"
The Pantomine took a step towards the taller Nobody.

"So are you admitting that it WAS you who did it? Your secrets won't be so well kept once this lockdown is lifted, just watch~"
Just as quick as he had stepped forth, Eratrx took two steps back and turned to run down the hall towards Phoex's room. Thanks to Xukra, at least he knew Phoex was alive and hopefully well. He hadn't seen him since after their last mission together, which seemed like eons and a castle ago. But Eratrx dead-panned right in front of the Dreamer's door and grab a strand of his hair.

"Uh oh, he hasn't seen my new look, what if he doesn't recognize me?! Eeer, uhh."
Letting it go, The Raver gave three knocks to the door.

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The Commodant sat with her chin in her hand as her tongue played with the silver ball that kept her chin piercing in its place. Lilac eyes however, followed Lexyl around the room as he gathered his supplies.

"Hmnh."
Came the disgruntled "huh" as she sat in thought about what he had said.

"This is new, most of the time I only eat what I hunt. Having someone else cook for once is just... weird."
Glixal said, placing her arm on the bar top and leaning back in the stool.

"You got catfish and spicy rice?"

The Executioner rolled her eyes. Of course he would take what she said out of context, and here she was trying to be civil to the little shit. She glared after him as he walked away, still pinning the pumpkin haired joke to the wall. When her attention came back to her, she gave Xathera a vicious smile.

"Now now. You don't have to pussy foot around not upsetting me." Came her lofty reply. "But as your Superior, I look for a certain level of respect..." Xukra got in closer to the pale demonic looking face with bared teeth "and obey my authority."

The very large halberd dissipated as she opened her dark portal, the dark wisps beckoning to them to come into it, she pointed her long finger towards with an expectant look at Xethera.
"If you would be. so. very. kind, come with me to the training room and we'll work all this pent up energy out of you."

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Groaning, he rolled over onto his back. Phoex raised himself wearily and rubbed his face and running his hand through his disordered hair. He hadn't expected anyone so soon. Getting up, he stretched his long body and wandered over to the door. When he opened it to reveal the person knocking he blinked slowly. Was this a new member? All he saw was teal hair in the front and a tattoo under their right eye at first and then he looked passed that at the face and his stomach jumped as he stared at him for a moment. Taking in that wonderfully familiar face.

"Whoa! You look so different! I like it though."

He touched the soft teal bangs and then pulled him into a huge bear hug, pulling Eratrx up off his feet. The Dreamer took in his smell before letting him go. "Kingdom Hearts I missed you! Come in and tell me what's been going on."
Phoex stepped back and led the way into his room, plopping back onto the bed, smiling at the mime.

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Luxan blinked and stopped, turning to her. "Of course, if that's what you want."

He watched as the lovely Rose ran into the bathroom with his creation. He wished that that wasn't fear in her face when he turned, but he was sure that's exactly what it was. The Obscurity paced along the door's length and back. Wondering if he asked if she would open up to him and talk about...anything.. everything she was feeling.
He stopped pacing when he heard the bathroom door open from the other side of the room and turned to inspect the dress. When he caught sight of her though, his breath caught and he felt a skip in his chest. His eyes filled with awe and love. Luxan's smile reached all the way up to his chartreuse eyes.

"You look beautiful."

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Giggling Myxia shook her head, which released all her hair into the water it floating around them. "Being worshiped isn't the same as being in charge"

When he grabbed her hand, massaging it, then licking the little drops of rosy water from her wrist, made her moan low in her throat with want. She slid in closer to the dirty blonde, invading his personal space. Whispering against his cheek.
"I thought you were concerned with her torturing you and killing me for committing such a heinous act against her trust~ Also thought you meant more to each other than that. Oh well, if that's how you feel."

The Goddess shrugged her dark shoulders and ran her hand up that very slick golden torso up to that perfectly toned chest, licking her own lips at the feel of the hardness under her hand. She then flicked her thumb over that dusky nipple, peering at him through deep blues.
"Mmm. I'm sure it'll be worth it.

"You think? Even with these heavy bags under my eyes?"
Fenexa did a half-pivot, running her hands alongside her stomach and hips. She found herself giggling lightly at how she must have looked; ghost white, dark bags, messy bangs and no bodysuit to conceal some of the battle bruises that had been buried into the skin some time ago.

"I'm a mess, don't lie to me~ But, I love it."
The Rose wrapped her arms aorund her form, a smile radianting from her cheeks as they turned a light red.

"Thank you, Luxan. I'm sorry for that outburst earlier, it just feels good to be in the company of someone else right now."

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"It isn't? Again I find that intriguing~"
The Lobos released a chuckle of his own as he heard to the moan Myxia had released, letting go of her hand to settle back against the wall of the tub.

"Oh, I AM concerned! But you know the old saying, 'what they don't know what hurt them'? I don't know about you but I'm willing to--"
As he spoke Myxia had moved in much closer and he couldn't help but smirk at the warmth she made against his cheek.

"Willing to risk it at least once. Like I stated earlier all my being doesn't belong strictly to her, and I'd stake my unfound heart on it that she'd stray for a chance encounter of her own with Lexyl, or 'Nexa, possibly even you if your energies continue to clash like they have been. Sooo~"
Nixrene felt the sudden hand on his being, sliding upward only to have one of his nips assaulted. To hide the pleasure on his face he scooped up a handful of water and splashed it against his bangs, pulling his hand through his hair to slick it back from his face. But afterward he placed settled it onto the Goddess' leg and stroked up past her knee where he began to massage. However his chromatic hues feigned innocence, turning into puppy dog eyes.

"I'm beginning to think you're wanting to stay safe and not face her wrath, love."

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As he waited Eratrx balanced himself on the flat ends of his boots and rocked back and forth. He stole a glance down the hall he had come from, watching as the two girls continued on with their conversation and one of Xukra's portals opening up. Xethera had jumped through without hestitation all while he glared at Xukra. But after a split second he found himself looking past her at the corner the new Nobody had disappeared behind, wondering if she was still there or not. I wonder if we should take her under our wing~ The mime thought.

"Hmm."
As he spoke to himself, the door had opened and the familiar tall and lanky form filled the void. Hands grabbed onto his bangs without warning, causing the Raver to tighten up his stance and before he knew it his whole body was lifted as if it were nothing.

"Same to you friend! Look at that mess on your head, ay, whoa!"
He exclaimed as his face met a messy fohawk of hair. Despite the new haircut, it was Phoex all right, he knew this hug from anywhere and reciprocated by wrapping his own arms around the Dreamer's neck and shoulders.

"Aaah my Phoxie! It's been so, so, SOOO long!"
Once he was let down and invited inside, Eratrx skipped on in, only to turn to hug his friend from the safety of the floor.

"I've missed you too~"

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The Commodant pointed an accusing gloved finger at the Pirate, was about to open her mouth to speak but dropped her arm back on the table top. Again she followed him around the room as if she didn't trust him.

"So I'm told, but you always got to be on the alert! What if them Keyblade assholes sometime find a way to come crashin' through the lightbox over in the corner?"
The same finger she had lifted earlier now pointed to the fridge, still not believing it was safe like he said.

"But I guess I understand. They don't call it 'At Ease, Soldier' for nothin'."
Glixal turned to face Lexyl as he returned from the fridge, watching as he began prepping the rice and cutting up the fresh fish he ahd retrieved. She raised a brow both in question and enlightment as he spoke.

"Really? When it comes to fish I like it about two or three days old, left to simmer in some spices then smoked to perfection. Pretty delicious with shitake mushrooms."