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Altodd: You wanna just go now? We can go now. I just need a disguise.

Mia: We could go now. *gets up, and stretches, then goes to look through their stuff for things to hide Altodd's face with*

Altodd: *Helps Mia look. He manages to find some gloves to cover his hands. Altodd puts them on*

Mia: *manages to dig up a scarf, and slings it over her shoulder to pull out a large hooded coat*

Altodd: *Sees this* Wasn't that for Iratus? I'm gonna be swimming in that thing... Oh well. Beggars can't be choosers, right? <:/

Mia: At least we can be sure your face won't be seen. <:P

Altodd: ... At least. <:P *He puts everything on* Okay. Let's go. *He leaves carefully so he doesn't trip over the oversized coat*

Mia: *walks with him, taking her sword just in case. the war may be over, but the forests were still dangerous*

Altodd: *He walks with Mia into the forest and waits for the sun to set. He takes off all his clothes so he doesn't ruin them during the transformation*

Mia: *sits down against a tree and rests her head back against it, looking up at the sky through the trees* ...

Altodd: *He sits next to Mia and nuzzles her, waiting for the pain to start*

Mia: *nuzzles him back, kissing his cheek*

*Much later, the sun begins to set*

Altodd: *Kisses Mia's neck lightly* Mm... What if we just... Have a bit of fun before I turn into a drooling monster?

Mia: *lightly touches his chest* Do we have enough time...?

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The Next Morning

Altodd: *Still asleep, and still quite happy. He smiles a bit in his sleep, the previous night being a good one*

Mia: *wakes up before him, and sees this, winding up smiling herself. she lays still to avoid disturbing him* ... <3

Altodd: *A few minutes later, he groggily wakes up* Mnh...? *He looks over and sees Mia. Altodd smiles at her*

Mia: *smiles back at him, leaning up to kiss his cheek* Good morning... :)

Altodd: Good morning. Um... How are we going to get me into the forest by tonight? I can't be seen by anyone. :/

Mia: Ah... well, we could always give you something with a hood, to hide your face. <:/

Altodd: I guess so. <:/ Maybe a mask or a scarf or something can help with that.

Mia: I'm sure we can figure something out. <:P

Altodd: Alright. <:P ... I just realized that... I don't feel sick today. Not at all. :/

Mia: ...Huh. Not sure if I should be worried or relieved. <:/

Altodd: Well, it... Breaks the cycle. This kinda reminds me of a pregnant woman missing her period. >___>;

Mia: ...Interesting way to put it, but I guess you're right. Though I um... don't really know what could happen. <:/

Altodd: ... Hopefully nothing dangerous.

Mia: Hopefully... *rests her head back down on his chest* ...Maybe we should go out a bit earlier today, just in case...

Altodd: Okay... I don't mind spending some more time in the forest, anyway.

Mia: s'nice out this time of year anyway...

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Altodd: *He curls up under the bed, staring blankly at the wall across from him* ...

Mia: ... *takes off her boots, and climbs into bed next to him, hugging him from behind and nuzzling into his back, between his shoulders* ...

Altodd: <:) *He turns around and pulls Mia on top of him, nuzzling her neck. He holds her hands with his own*

Mia: ! *smiles, leaning her head back a little bit so he can do this. she rubs the side of his hand with her thumb*

Altodd: *He manages to kiss her jaw, careful not to hurt her with his teeth. He then wraps his arms around her and starts massaging her back*

Mia: *lets out a quiet, content moan, resting her head on his shoulder as he massages her. she relaxes, tracing the lines on his chest with her finger*

Altodd: *As he massages her* ... I love you, Mia.

Mia: *quietly* I love you too, Altodd...

Altodd: <:) *He moves his hands to the sides of her face and touches his forehead to hers*

Mia: *closes her eyes and smiles, happy to be there with him however changed he may be*

Altodd: *He lightly kisses her on the lips*

Mia: *lightly kisses him back, then proceeds to kiss his cheek, his neck, wherever she could reach, hands gently rubbing at his torso* <3

Altodd: *Sighs from this, enjoys Mia's touch*

Mia: *gets down to his chest, then just rests her head on it, listening to his heartbeat and his breathing. her fingers still wander up and down his sides*

Altodd: *He puts a hand on her head, combing his fingers through her hair* <:)

Mia: *sighs contentedly, closing her eyes and just listening, grateful that she's been able to feel that heartbeat every night*

Altodd: *He closes his eyes, relaxed. So relaxed that, minutes later, he's asleep with his hand still on Mia's head*

Mia: *feels his heartbeat slow slightly, and smiles, letting herself drift off too--she's asleep in minutes, happy*

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Altodd: ... I know... That's what's special about you, though. You don't leave... And you don't die.

Mia: Heh... I guess not dying helps... *kisses the top of his head* Not planning on dying anytime soon either.

Altodd: *Very quietly, looking right into her eyes* ... You promise?

Mia: *looks right back into his own eyes* I promise.

Altodd: ... *He hugs her* ... I'm sorry. I just... Think about her sometimes. And then I think of you.

Mia: *hugs him back, still combing through his hair* I'll be fine... I can take care of myself.

Altodd: I-I know... I know, I know, I'm sorry...

Mia: *nuzzles his head* It's okay.

Altodd: No it's not -- I already said I wouldn't anymore, but here I am worrying about you like you'll drop dead any second. <:/

Mia: *laughs a bit* Maybe it's just the moon messing with you. <:P

Altodd: No, whenever the moon MESSES with me, it makes people look tasty. And I kinda have to ignore THAT.

Mia: Good point. <:P *nuzzles him* Well, worry all you want, I'll just have to prove you wrong.

Altodd: *Nuzzles her back* Right. <:P Hey, so... I'm going to go to bed, alright? <:/

Mia: Okay. *kisses his cheek* I'll join you in a minute.

Altodd: Alright. <:/ *He heads up and gets into the bed*

Mia: ... *stops by the window, trying to see if there was anything different about the moon this week... maybe some kind of eclipse or another celestial event, but no. It didn't look any different, not from what she could tell... she heads back to the room*

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Altodd: ... Alright. I'll just... Wait here. Can't go near any windows. Someone might see.

Mia: *nods, and heads out. she doesn't come back for a while, but when she does, she's carrying several wrapped packages of food* I'm back!

Altodd: *Walks over to where Mia is quietly. He speaks as quietly as he walks* ... I waited for you. Like a good dog. And now I'm really happy to see you. <:c

Mia: ...? *stares at him for a few moments, a bit confused by his behavior. she sets the food down on the table* ...Are you feeling okay?

Altodd: Yeah, just hungry. And very sick of looking like this. I'm sure I'll look human again after tomorrow night, though. *He sits down at the table*

Mia: *wishes she could be that optimistic. still, she nods, and sits down at the table. she pushes one of the wrapped packages towards him, one containing a decent-sized chunk of raw meat*

Altodd: ... Thank you. *He tears at the meat, finding it easier than before, as his teeth were now built to tear away at any sort of meat, raw or not*

Mia: *noticed that he's eating a little more wildly--normally, this wouldn't concern her, but along with everything else that's been happening the past few days... she tries to ignore it, and quietly eats her own food*

Altodd: *He finishes quickly and wipes his bloodied mouth with a napkin. When he puts it down, he can't help but stare at his hand. How DISGUSTING it looks to him. How inhuman he now is. Neo is just as horrified by what's happened. Perhaps more so. Both miss the days when they weren't a werewolf. When they were human. Altodd missed being one person... Though he was a monster before then*

Mia: *notices him looking at his hand, and pauses eating to watch him for a few moments. she stays quiet, however* ... <:(

Altodd: *Quietly* ... I'll be fine after tomorrow night... I'll be fine, then...

Mia: ... *pulls her chair over next to Altodd's, and sits next to him, taking his hand in an attempt to offer reassurance* <:( ...

Altodd: *He looks over at Mia sadly, then leans on her, his head resting on her shoulder* ...

Mia: *leans her head against his, then puts her arm around him, combing her fingers through his hair*

Altodd: ... Thank you for being here for me, Mia... For being with me for five years...

Mia: I wouldn't dream of leaving, Altodd...

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Altodd: Maybe it didn't get to you yet and it's not contagious?

Mia: Maybe. <:P *brushes away a bit of hair that was sticking to his forehead*

*The whole day, Altodd doesn't feel very well and doesn't get any better. In fact, as the sun sets --*

Altodd: *Starts groaning, suddenly feeling much worse*

Mia: *had gotten up for a moment when she hears Altodd from the other room--she hurries back* ???

Altodd: *He's in so much pain that he's woken up from his heavy sleep. Altodd wheezes a few times before twisting and writhing in the bed, shaking as he slowly starts to turn* NGH -- GHUHH...!!

Mia: D8?! Oh god, it's way too early for this...!! *panics, not knowing what to do*

Altodd: *Oddly, the transformation starts slowing down, then comes to a complete stop after the sun has set. He's incredibly hairy, his arms and fingers are a bit longer, as well as clawed. His teeth are also wolfish and pointed, his ears long and pointed as well, and his pupils have a slight glow to them* Wh-what... Wh-why'd I stop...?

Mia: Th-The real question is, w-why'd you start in the first place?? The full moon is TOMORROW! D8>

Altodd: I-I don't know... And I'm actually kind of really scared right now...! D8>

Mia: *takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself for his sake, and sits down on the bed next to him* Just c-calm down, we'll figure something out...!

Altodd: W-well, o-on the bright side, I don't feel sick a-anymore...

Mia: *nods* Th-That's good. *puts a hand on his shoulder, looking him up and down and taking in the changes* You are definitely not going out tomorrow...

Altodd: ... No kidding. I'd probably be hunted down. *He then gets up to put on his clothes, realizing that he's still naked from the day before*

Mia: *also stands up* You hungry? I could go out and get us something. <:/

Altodd: *He avoids looking directly at Mia, self conscious of the mutation he's gone through* ... That'd be really nice, yeah. <:(

Mia: *notices this, and leans up to kiss his cheek* We'll figure this out, okay? <:/

Altodd: *Quietly, giving her a tiny smile and finally looking at her directly* ... Okay. <:)

Mia: *returns the smile, and nuzzles him, before hurrying out* I'll be right back, okay?

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Altodd: *He groggily wakes up, squinting from the morning light*

Mia: ? *notices the light is bothering him, and shuts the windows* <:/

Altodd: *Quietly* ... Thank you, Mia. *Gives her a small smile*

Mia: *returns the smile, sitting down on the edge of the bed next to him* Is there anything else I can get you?

Altodd: ... I'm fine... Don't bother with me, I don't need that much.

Mia: If you say so. <:/ I'm not going to work today, so if you need anything, don't be afraid to holler, okay?

Altodd: ... I might... Actually need something right now.

Mia: ! Yeah? D:

Altodd: *He touches the spot on the bed next to him* ... I need you.

Mia: ... <:) *goes around the bed, and climbs in next to him again*

Altodd: <:) *He scoots over to Mia and snuggles against her*

Mia: *snuggles against him, noticing how warm he still is*

Altodd: *Kisses Mia. Though he is incredibly hot and uncomfortable, Mia's presence makes everything better. Altodd rarely got sick, even when the infection came along back in his home universe. This was what made him getting sick NOW so... Unnerving*

Mia: *gently kisses back, lightly touching his cheek. she was worried about him, there was no questioning that, but him getting sick like this so early before a full moon...?*

Altodd: ... I don't usually get sick... Especially not like this... But I'm sure I'll get better pretty quickly. I'm a healthy guy. <:P

Mia: *lies* Yeah, I'm not too worried. Just wondering what got you sick in the first place. <:P

Altodd: ... Maybe there's a bug going around?

Mia: In that case, why am I not sick?

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Altodd: ... Jus'... Just leave it closed... There are other butchers out there...

Mia: Okay. *leans down to kiss his forehead* I'll excuse myself from work too.

Altodd: *He gives her a small smile and raises his hand against -- This time to gently touch her cheek*

Mia: *holds his hand to her face with her own, returning the gentle smile*

Altodd: *He holds his hand there for a while (with Mia's help, of course), before letting out a tired, shuddering sigh and slipping his hand out of her grip and back down on the bed, closing his eyes*

Mia: ! ... <:/ ... *lays down next to him, not bothering to get dressed*

Altodd: *He falls asleep quickly, his own sickness helping with that. Even still, sleeping is uncomfortable for him. He's sweaty and hot and because of this, he's constantly shifting in the bed, pushing more and more of the blankets off of him*

Mia: *is woken up in the middle of the night because of all his movements, and notices his attempts to remove the sheets. she pulls them a bit farther off him, worried that he'll overheat if he stays covered up like that* <:( ...

Altodd: *Is a bit relieved when he feels the room's cold air pass over his body, but his body continues to burn. He's sweating so bad that he shimmers under the moonlight*

Mia: <:( ... *gets out of bed, and goes to the bathroom, dampening a small towel with cool water, then bringing it back to place it over his forehead in an attempt to help him cool down*

Altodd: *Stirs from this, his eyes watering from his own discomfort* Mmhh... Mia...?

Mia: ! Try and go back to sleep, Altodd... <:/

Altodd: ... M'kay... *He closes his eyes again and is asleep within minutes*

Mia: *watches him for a little while, then gets back into bed, still tired, also managing to fall asleep after a few minutes*

The Next Morning

Altodd: *Is still asleep, but hasn't gotten any better. On the bright side, he hasn't gotten any worse either*

Mia: *wakes up that morning, and checks Altodd over as soon as she gets out of bed. Thankfully, he wasn't doing any worse. She gets up and gets dressed, though she knows she probably won't be going out today...*

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Altodd: Mm, gonna do that, then... *He enters Mia and immediately starts moving in and out of her*

Mia: *moans, kissing him, lightly scratching at his back with her nails to encourage him*

Altodd: *He also moans as he does this, rubbing Mia's back in return for her scratching his*

Mia: *keeps up the encouragement, kissing his neck and letting out the occasional pleased moan, the water evaporating into steam as it hits her skin*

Altodd: *Soon releases into Mia, letting out a louder groan*

Mia: *groans with him, satisfied. she waits for him to relax again before kissing him deeply*

Altodd: *He kisses her back, just as deeply, feeling very happy to be there with Mia at that moment*

Mia: *runs her hand through his hair as she kisses him, gently rubbing his back. she was happy to be there, happy to be close to him*

Altodd: *He kisses her for a little bit longer before separating. He gives her a warm smile and touches her forehead with his. Then Altodd turns and shuts the water off, climbing out and handing Mia a towel first before getting his own and drying himself off*

Mia: *takes the towel with a quiet "thank you," quickly drying herself off, and wrapping the towel around herself*

Altodd: *He wraps his towel around his shoulders when suddenly, he gets very dizzy. Altodd supports himself with the bathroom counter, but the feeling persists and he can't let go. He feels nothing but heat. It's like he's been stuck in a furnace, and it only takes a second for him to become drenched in his own sweat, the color drained from his face until it's a paper white*

Mia: *notices him lose his balance and raises an eyebrow, but quickly worries when he doesn't seem to recover* ! Altodd? D:> *puts an arm around him* Altodd, what's wrong?? D:>

Altodd: *He hears Mia, though his ears are ringing and her voice sounds distant. His own voice comes out quiet and weak* I cah... I can't... I-I need to lie down...

Mia: O-Okay, okay... alright, let me help you--*opens the bathroom door, then goes right back to Altodd, supporting him, and slowly leading him out of the bathroom and into their bedroom*

Altodd: *Once he's in the bed, he manages to lift his hand to wipe some sweat from his cheek and brow* ... Ohh my god...

Mia: *takes his towel and gently wipes the rest of it for him, brow furrowed with worry* What happened...? D:>

Altodd: ... I dunno... One second, 'm'fine, the next... My head was spinning SO BAD, and I felt hot all over... Still do. Still is. S'not a full moon t'night... Must be sick or something...

Mia: I'll have to find someone to run the shop for you tomorrow, then, unless you'd rather just leave it closed. <:/

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*Five years pass in Concordia after the war between its cities ends. It is a time of peace and prosperity. Men, women and children roam the streets of Life, Death, Water, Air, and Metal City -- A shame that Fire City could never recover like the others did. The place is still a smoking ruin from when it was torn apart. The group now lives in Life City, with Lucifer as its mayor. Life is good. The people are happy. The economy is booming now that world trading has taken off successfully*

Altodd: *Works as a butcher. After a long day, he comes home -- a smallish sort of place (though cozy and warm), sitting down on a rough leather couch by the unlit fireplace. The townspeople know him. He's made a bit of a name for himself, being able to catch and kill certain animals that others cannot. After only a moment of sitting, Altodd realizes that he smells of blood and meat. Not a problem for him, being a werewolf and all, but he knows Mia will not care for it. He walks over to the bathroom to shower*

Mia: *comes home from her own job, as the local smith's assistant. being immune to fire makes a job like that somewhat easier, though it was still incredibly tiring. smelling of smoke and metal, she figures a shower is in order--until, well, she sees Altodd's beat her to it. she smiles a bit, and knocks on the door* Altodd? Are you almost done, or can I join you? :3

Altodd: I just started, actually, so -- Join me? Hah... Sure, go ahead.

Mia: *steps into the bathroom with a grin, quietly shutting the door behind her before stripping down and joining him in the shower* Hello there. :3 Long day?

Altodd: *wraps his arms around her and kisses her neck* Yeah... Kinda busy. Kinda really busy. I was running around all day. Long day for you too?

Mia: *wraps her arms around his neck, kissing his jaw* Mmm... Mhmm. Had me running all over town because he couldn't find one darned tool, turns out it was in the cabinets the whole time... heh...

Altodd: *He kisses her, then pulls away -- Only a little bit, though, so his face stays close to hers* Well, we're here now... And I'll never understand how you kept your face completely unharmed during the war. It must be nice. Having such a pretty face.

Mia: *raises an eyebrow* I don't think you've looked in a mirror recently. Or maybe ever. *leans in a little closer so their lips are practically touching, and lowers her voice* Because you sir, are one of the most attractive men I've had the pleasure to meet.

Altodd: *He has to pull away again so he can laugh a bit, before kissing her shoulder and grinning* You really think that? I thought I looked more like a caveman, heheh.

Mia: *laughs a bit herself* Naah, I rather like the rugged handsome look.

Altodd: *Still grinning* Well... Good to know I don't have to SHAVE too often... Anywhere. *He lowers one of his hands from Mia's back to her thigh, rubbing it*

Mia: *hitches that leg up on his waist, pulling him closer* Hey, it's one less thing to worry about. ;) *leans in to kiss his neck, while at the same time lowering a hand to his back and digging her nails in*

Altodd: *Lets out a hissing laughter through clenched teeth as he's very quickly aroused by the pain. He grip on Mia tightens a bit when he does so*

Mia: *rubs the spot where she hurt him, still kissing up and down his neck and shoulder*

Altodd: H-hurt me more... M-more than just that...

Mia: *gladly obliges, biting his shoulder with a decent amount of force, dragging her nails down his back*

Altodd: Mnngh! Mm... M'kay... Mmm'kay that's... That's good... I can... Just do it now, right? Just get it in now? Because it's up. Right now.

Mia: *snickers, kissing where she bit him* I can tell--you go right ahead.

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