vatheon | A change of scene.

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fai d. flourite

A change of scene.

Who: Wallace and Fai
When: April 23rd
Where: Wallace's Apartment
Style: Prose
Status: Closed.

Wallace adjusted the cushions on the sofa as he gazed around at the blue living room. He had painted the place up a nice aqua blue and hoped Fai liked it when he arrived. He had invited his friend around to see the new place and hoped the feedback would be positive. Wallace always had an eye for colour. Milotic moved to slide around the sofa and made herself at home as she usually did.

She never spent time in a Pokeball because she didn't like it. Some Pokémon didn't. Wallace sighed then sat down and waited for the doorbell to ring.

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Fai was running a little bit late but that was because he had been waiting for the little housewarming present to finish baking. Even though Wallace had been there awhile, Fai felt like a new paint job and redecorating was like moving into a new place sometimes. He got the freshly baked pie wrapped up and then headed out in the direction of the apartment.

He still remembered how to get there from the last time so it didn't take him long. He walked up to it and balanced the pie on one hand as he reached out to push the doorbell.

Wallace snapped up from dozing in the chair and went to the door. He opened it and smiled. Fai was carrying something, but he didn't know what.

"I'm glad you made it, Fai. What would you like to drink?" He shut the door behind them and moved into the living room. "Make yourself at home won't you?"

Fai looked around as he entered then turned to hold out the pie to Wallace. "I'm fine with water. I baked a little housewarming pie to celebrate the new look! I know you aren't exactly new..but I figured the house was like new with the paint and everything redone so it still worked."

"Thank you for baking this for me, Fai. It looks really tasty." Wallace smiled as he walked into the kitchen and put the pie down. He poured both of them a glass of water each before coming back into the living room. Passing Fai his drink, Wallace looked around.

Fai thanked Wallace for the drink then looked around the room. "It really looks lovely in here. You did an excellent job with the decorating. Does it finally feel like a home?"

He nodded. "Yes. I can finally call it a home I'd want to stay in for a while." He sipped some drink and sat down on the sofa. He patted the empty space next to him for Fai to come and join him. "So, have you been up to much, Fai?"

Fai joined Wallace on the couch and relaxed against the cushions. "Not really. Same as always I suppose. I work, I take care of the house, and I just try to enjoy my time here anyway that I can."

Wallace smiled. "That sounds like a nice way to spend your time here, Fai. It's such a fascinating place, Vatheon." He had found that out whilst meeting new people.

"It really is. Lots of interesting people and it likes to keep things fun with the way it changes. Some of its curses aren't much fun but eventually the world finds a way to make up for those." Fai really did enjoy his time here and now that he has been there for as long as he has, he finds that he only wants to learn more about it and try to stay even longer to enjoy more of its unique ways.

He nodded in agreement. "Have you anything else planned for the day, Fai? I was going to explore the forest somewhat to see if I can get some inspiration for my next painting. I was also planning on having a picnic there possibly."

"I haven't really made any plans. If you don't mind me tagging along then I'd love to go with you. I haven't been to the forest in awhile." Fai didn't want to intrude but he somehow didn't figure Wallace would mind.

"Of course I don't mind having you with me, Fai. We're friends." Wallace gave the other man a smile. "A picnic sounds a good idea and I'm glad you think so." He nodded and drank the rest of his water. "Which day are you free, Fai? Or, we could do it today...."

"I'm free today. It's my day off from the bar and the club so I'd like to find a way to enjoy it to the fullest. We can even take some of the pie with us on the picnic." Fai could wrap it up really nicely so that it didn't fall apart or make a mess.

That made Wallace smile broadly. Great! Fai could come with him to the forest picnic. "Fantastic! Yes, bring some pie. It looks really tasty. Give me a few minutes to pack some more food and some drinks." Wallace got up and went into the kitchen to prepare a picnic basket.

"I'll get it ready." Fai stood up as well and followed Wallace into the kitchen. He found a couple small bags to put the pieces in and carefully divided the pie up so that it would be easier to travel with.

"This will be fun, Fai. I hope you don't mind if Milotic joins us. She never strays far from me and I wouldn't feel happy leaving her alone in the apartment." He shot a look to his Pokémon, who was curled around a chair in the corner of the room.

"That's no problem at all. I'm sure she will enjoy getting out as well." Fai finished his preparations of the pie and set them near Wallace so he could put them with the rest of the supplies.

Wallace put Fai's pie and other foods and drinks inside the picnic basket. He gave the other man a smile before putting his cloak and hat one. "Shall we?" He watched as Milotic moved up to join them.

Fai nodded, "Lead the way~" Fai hadn't been out on a picnic in some time so he was happy to get a chance to enjoy one. It was always nice to go out and enjoy different areas of the bubble. He usually just stayed around the main city since he did spend so much time at the club and the tavern.

Wallace nodded to Fai as they left the house. He turned to Fai as he swung the picnic basket in his right hand. "So, how about we find a nice place to set down our picnic blanket, once we reach the forest?"

"Sounds good! Might as well eat and lighten the picnic basket before we do too much walking. Wouldn't want to get tired too quickly." Fai wasn't the one carrying it so he really couldn't complain about getting tired but this was Wallace's outing so the other should get to enjoy as much of it as he could.

Wallace enjoyed feeling the sun on his face as he walked with Fai towards the forest. It was a nice day at least. No rain to dampen their spirits or wreck their picnic. Wallace soon found a nice spot under a large tree.

"How about here?"

Fai spent a lot of time outside the apartment. Contrary to normal superstitions about vampires, Fai wasn't bothered by light or sleep during the day. He enjoyed going on walks with his brother, helping in the garden and shopping. So being outside on a picnic was a perfect way to spend his day off from work.

He looked around at the spot that Wallace selected and gave a nod of approval. "Looks perfect to me."

Wallace was glad Fai agreed, as he placed the picnic basket down and began to get out the cloth and items of food. He placed the cloth down on the grass and began to set out the plates. "At least we have nice weather for this."

"It really is great. Of course there are very few bad days in the bubble." Fai sat down on the cloth and set to work organizing some of the food onto it. It was going to be a fairly tasty meal, especially when it was time to enjoy the pie.

"That is true. Apart from the curses that is. I remember when you sprouted a bunny tail and had one eye a different colour from the other." Wallace smirked.

"Ahh that was interesting wasn't it? I always seem to get caught up in the curses but very few have actually been bad. I rather enjoy most of them." And he did. There was something fun about experiencing something new. Perhaps it was mostly fun because Fai knew it would only be temporary.

"Interesting is one word you could call it. I was rather worried when you had different coloured eyes, Fai. What if the next curse makes you loose an ear or something?" Wallace looked terrified at the idea. "If the curses are funny, then it's a whole other story." He pulled out some Pecha berry juice and poured some into two cups.

"I didn't mind it. It was nice being able to see out of both eyes again. I found it interesting that the world actually knew what color my eyes were supposed to be. That is the scary part..that this place knows so much about us." And Fai has always liked to keep most of himself locked away.

Wallace nodded. "I bet is was nice to be back to your usual self after the curses were lifted. How does Vatheon know so much about us?" He swallowed. He found that concept to be rather disturbing.

"I'm not sure where it gets its information..but we probably aren't meant to know and maybe it is better that way. We might not like the answer." Fai was definitely curious what kind of magic kept this place alive but it was better not to dig too deep.

Maybe Fai was right. Perhaps they weren't meant to know. Wallace nodded, as he prepared the picnic and got everything ready. He set out some glasses and some lemonade he had prepared earlier. "What kind of sandwiches do you like, Fai?"

"Since food is kind of a secondary thing for me I like to try all kinds of sandwiches. I don't really have a favorite." Considering the blood thing was what actually kept Fai alive. But that didn't mean the vampire didn't enjoy indulging in eating normal food for the taste of it.

"Ah yes, of course. I nearly forgot about that." He nodded. How could he have forgotten about Fai's secret. That he was a vampire. How many others new that he was a vampire? "Well, I have lemonade here, if you want some."

"I'd love some~ Lemonade is perfect for a picnic." Fai began cutting some of the tasty dessert that he had brought, separating it on two plates for them to enjoy in a little bit.

Wallace nodded in agreement, as he filled both their glasses up with lemonade. At least there were no Beedrills here to try and drink some of the sweet lemonade. That happened back home somewhat with the wild Pokémon. Wallace's eyes darted to the dessert Fai was cutting up. It looked delicious.

Fai set Wallace's piece beside him then lifted a finger to wiggle it in his direction. "No dessert before you finish your main meal. But this way it is ready for digging into."

Wallace smirked at Fai's playful tone. "Oh, I never like ruining my first with sweets, Fai. I am a man of taste." He smiled, as he took a sip of lemonade.

"Good~" Fai smiled and looked around at the spot they had selected. It was nice and quiet and Fai liked being able to enjoy being outside the house in such an area. "I like lots of desserts and sometimes I wish I could eat only those for my meal."

"You have a sweet tooth then?" Wallace teased, as he bit into a sandwich and drank a gulp of lemonade.

"I definitely do~ They are the most fun to eat even if they aren't the best for you." It was hard to tell since Fai had such a lithe form, but he indulged in every kind of sweet imaginable, whenever he could.

"There's nothing wrong with having a sweet tooth at all! In fact, I believe it makes you a sweeter person, am I right?" Wallace smirked at the response, before taking a deep glug of lemonade.

Fai laughed and then smiled cutely, "I certainly hope so~. If that is true then I'd be about the sweetest person in existence. Everyone should indulge in more sweets!"

Wallace grinned at Fai's words. "It doesn't hurt to be a little sweet inside, as long as you have a hard shell when need be." He helped himself to a sandwich and poured some more lemonade out.

"I think that is where I have the most trouble. My shell isn't very hard. More like a nice chocolate coating~" Fai took a bite of a sandwich and munched on it as he looked around.

Wallace thought on Fai's words for a moment, before biting into a slice of chocolate cake. "Well....having a soft shell is ok too. If you were hard all over, you may be considered to be a cold person."

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