Into the dark frey

Yuiisai was a beautiful being within the pleasure district they had called home for over half their life, they couldn't exactly be angry they could have been sold to the less than savoury houses. They however had been sold to one of the more distinguished houses that had rules and regulations in place for the apprentices and courtesan which resided within, that had been a long time ago though, they where now a full fledged courtesan and had clients of their own; though they still remained the property of the house that had bought them so many years before. It was close to dawn at that point meaning Yuiisai would be forbidden to pass the threshold of the household, it was the same day in, day out a sigh escaped their lips as they took in the scent of the sandalwood and jasmine incense they had made earlier in the day and lit not to long ago.

Their room was always scented it even managed to scent their clothing and skin, they seemed to be one of the few who done such things but their partners seemed to enjoy it, not that they would change it even if they hadn't a lot had been removed from them and it was one freedom, one luxury that they refused to give up. Sitting up they looked around the vibrant colours and items that was within their room a sigh escaping their lips "There's got to be more life than this right?" their eyes closed, they knew they shouldn't complain but still was this elegant cage really worth everything that they where denied. Standing they moved out of their room quietly heading for the door knowing they could be outside for a little while but needed to remain close as the sun would rise above the horizon.

As the shape shifter exited outside the building they would instantly hear a deafening roar and see a huge looming shadow as right above Terra Ignis circled a giant dragon and it then nose dived down to the village before becoming a mass of shadow and landing in one of the alleys nearby the shape shifters location. From the alleyway appeared a youthful pale skinned man with ruby red slitted eyes and jet black hair . He was garbed in a black kimono covered in green leaf pattern stitched into the fabric and what completed the outfit was a pair of Geta on the mans feet and a Kiseru in his hand which had tainted tobacco for the slayer to smoke.

He took a hit from his pipe as he glanced around the area and the shapshifter managed to dodge his line of sight for the moment since the dragon was rather busy trying to figure out where in town he was at and where his contact was for the black market sale.

Yuiisai at current would be wearing a pale pink kimono and white obi with sky blue butterflies embroidered onto it; they at current would be in the form of a female given it was more to her last clients taste, her long raven hair plainly tied up with a pink silk cord with a small sakura blossom hair pin. Her eyes went over the world she knew a weak smile on her lips as she watched the final lanterns be snuffed out for the night. That had been her cue to return back within the threshold of the house she lived and worked in unaware of the winds of change had started to move around her and it would yet to be known wither this change was good or bad, but one thing would be certain her life was about to change. Reaching her hand to the door she was about to slide it open when she heard a gut wrenching roar, her eyes going wide as she stood frozen unable to move one way or the other 'W-what the hell was that?' she thought to herself.

Given how loud it was she thought it would have woken the whole district but it had remained peaceful, no one had come rushing to find out what was going on. Yuiisai figured they must be to scared given that such a noise was never heard around here. After a few minutes of collecting herself she carefully walked away from the house to see what looked like a dragon nose diving right for the district her eyes going wide in fear believing that everything was about to be destroyed, it was when he was closer to the ground the dragon seemed to change into a shadow that vanished within one of the ally ways. She bit her lip wondering if she should indeed go ahead and call a guard but was sure if she was to find them before she could say anything she would be escorted back to her home which meant disciplinary action would be given for breaking the curfew. Even if they did listen to her she believed they would think she had gone mad and that would effect her standing no doubt, so it left her to look herself.

Slowly and carefully she moved towards the ally her hand touching the wall as she peeked around it slightly using the wall as cover for the most part so not to be seen. She seemed confused by what she was now met with, it wasn't something unworldly or unknown it was a fair skinned male. "A boy?" she whispered covering her mouth, she remembered just how sensitive her own hearing was and went by the assumption that their had to be others where the same way. "They would have to know that the appointment office is closed, right." she whispered her hands still over her mouth in the hopes to muffle it further. For a moment she watched the other with fascination taking in the jet black colour of the kimono against the embroidered forest green leaves that it had on it, her eye once going to the man's face once more; it was then she noticed his unusual eyes 'Is he a demon?' they had thought to themselves but observing them he seemed more lost than anything "A-are you lost?" she finally called out to the other keeping herself hidden by the safety of the wall.

Sol was still glancing around when he suddenly caught the sound of somebody noticing him and noticed his gender with a surprised tone in their voice, they also seemed to wonder if he knew a building near them was closed, at this point the dragon had turned his head and his gaze was now locked on the shape shifter and when she asked him if he was lost he blinked and shrugged as he approached the person to perhaps get some information. However Sol was still emitting his magic aura and to look at him would give one a glimpse of the dragon that had been in the air for a moment.”I am not lost but I do need to know where a certain street is” he said when he got close enough.

He took another hit of his Kiseru before he noticed something about the woman in front of him, their secnet was that of both a woman and a man but also he caught the scent of demon and something else it was a scent of magic close to his own yet different.”I am looking for the market district here, but if I may ask your scent is strange, if flickers between both genders and it has something about it close to my magic yet different” he questioned, he was not rude or demanding mearly curious.

Yuiisai blinked hearing the man's tone as he spoke, it was gentle at least at the moment but something about the other was slightly unnerving to the young courtesan. They couldn't put their finger on it because there was so much about this whole situation that set off alarm bells but managed to keep themselves together at least for now. "You were the dragon that turned into a shadow on decent?" they enquired taking a few steps back as the other approached, what the other was wasn't a common occurrence, especially with such blood red eyes that made him look like he had an almost serpentine heritage. "Which street?" they asked wanting to help them before heading inside for scolding and disciplining, they hadn't had to worry about such things in years but still didn't like it none the less. "It's after curfew, but I can call a guard to guide you or I guess I could do it if that's more suitable to you." a gentle smile always present as they spoke.

Yuiisai was confused when the other said where they where wanting to go "The shops are closed until this evening." they said bowing slightly in apology to the one in front of them "I'm sorry, my name is Yuiisai." they said realising that they had yet to introduce themselves; they couldn't help but stand straight hearing the rest of the man's words about their gender and other thing. It truly made the other nervous as they had done this all by scent alone, due to their own magic they knew that all magic had scents some stronger that others normally when they where a slayer of some sort. Yuiisai learned to mask their own scent with ointments, lotions and incense that they themselves made but the other seemed to know what to look for which scared them the most right now. They could smell the intoxicating fume of nightshade and other less than savoury plants, but there was something more something that felt close to one of the element that they themselves used. 'They use shadow... but there's something else. Why would they want to smell like nightshade?' they thought to themselves but remained quiet on the thought for now.

Yuiisai diverted their eyes clearly uncomfortable at the questions "It's not something I wish to discuss. I should get back home before they think I ran away." They bowed once more to the other, they bit their lip as they thought about how the rules of not leaving before being dismissed and leaving due to the other not being a client and out after curfew clashed at current. The pleasure districts rules came first and foremost in this case so long politeness had been followed which was the case. "I suggest coming back in the evening when everything is open." they said before waving and heading towards their home, still somewhat unsettled about what had just happened between them and the other.

At the womans question about him being the dragon Sol simply nodded .” I am said dragon but I would prefer that you don’t reveal that to other people if thats alright “ he asked before he heared them say that they could summon a guard or guide him themselves if that was better.” Sure I’ll accept your company” Sol said as he motioned for them to lead the way. When they introduced themselves as Yuusai the dragon nodded and bowed a bit to them.”I am Sol Terumi a pleasure to meet you” he said before he heard the girl say that the market was closed.

“you can come with me if you want I’m sure it would be far more interesting that whatever lord you serve” Sol suggested, he had easily been able to tell from the shape shifters outfit that they either belonged to someone or were in the service of someone.”if the people in your home have a problem with you being out I can talk to them” he said as he grinned but the moment he did the woman would see his razor sharp fangs.

Yuiisai paused from walking hearing his confirmation that he was indeed what they had witnessed, their left hand going to their right arm such a thing was frightening to someone whom had never seen such a thing before. "I won't say, they would believe me crazy most likely if I did speak on what I seen." they where gentle in their voice "It's not something that has ever been seen since I started calling this place home." It was true, they had called the pleasure district home for twelve years and not once had a dragon ever flew over let alone decide to change into shadow and appear as a person eventually within an ally way. Hearing the other would accept their company they bit their lip for a moment, they had offered their company and it had been accepted so was now bound by the obligation. Just as they were about to ask the other's name it was offered to them "Thank you for allowing me to know your name." they said in a soft and gentle voice a smile ever present.

"Come with you?" they looked completely surprised at the others words, they had met only a few moments ago and he was proposing that they leave their home. "I couldn't, people whom have my profession within this district are forbidden to pass the arch." They said informing the other on how things worked their smile never leaving their face though their eyes showed a sadness within them. "I serve no lord, I am the property of a house." they explained walking beside the other their voice quiet "In fact, I'm not even meant to be outside the house right now, the sun is up." they continued wondering if they had ever been to a place like this before. "They are the rules, and in place place for our safety; if we need anything it is brought to us or apprentices go and obtain it within the district." they said sighing, the took pause after seeing the others razor sharp teeth unsure what exactly to think.

"The last person to elope with a partner was tracked down and their treatment was anything but pleasant for the longest time." they commented, he knew the other didn't mean for them to elope as a couple but the same punishments would have awaited them if they decided to take them up on their offer. "Those who don't they kill themselves so they may be free to be with another in the afterlife." it was a harsh but sad truth of what they where, but they had never felt a pulling like that so knew they had little to fear on the matter.

“Do enjoy the fact that you know most humans that learn my name are either my allies or dead and buried more often then not it is the latter of the two”Sol explained as he took anther hit of the nightshade tainted tobacco, he saw the smile on the womans face but he caught the sadness in her eyes when she mentioned her profession and the fact that she couldn’t leave past the arches.”judging from the town and your state of dress I would guess you are a courtesan “ the dragon deduced after a moment and he then smirked.”Well if your already out and perhaps you should see the town for yourself and get some fresh air. If your worried about safety would think being in the presence of a dragon would set your mind at ease” he joked.

At the mention of Eloping Sol could not hold it in and he laughed a bit.” it seems that the rule here or your house are rather strict, but im not suggesting eloping Im already married in a way” he said which was true in a way since he was connected to Famine thru Eris deeper then any other way. As the woman mentioned punishment and death Sol could only sigh.

Yuiisai stopped hearing Sol's words unsure if he had just spoken a veiled threat to them on the fact their life was about to be cut short or not. "Who exactly would I tell? My entire world is this district, it has been for twelve years." They said without a hint of deception, the thought that they may end up dead so soon of course was frightening to the teen but the concealed it well. "Regardless, does this mean I soon will find myself in an unmarked grave then Sol?" they asked though afraid their tone was steady and there was no hint of it in their milky jade eyes, what could be seen however was contentment; could it be they had actually became peace at the fact they could die at the others hands? "I would believe your allies find themselves fortunate to have such a powerful ally within you." she said before starting to walk once more, she hadn't spoken the words to save her life or stroke his ego; it was more to do with what she had witnessed and how she seen him act since they started to speak with one another.

"Yes, I am a courtesan." she admitted, there was no shame in her voice about her profession she seen no reason for there to be it was how they had been raised and it was now apart of who they were. "I know this district inside and out, there's nothing new for me to see." they said honestly as their eyes closed deep in thought at what the other had said "But what if the threat is the dragon who accompanies me?" she opened the eye closest to Sol a little looking to him "As you said those not your allies tend to meet an end that prevents them from breathing air" they continued, they had to admit feeling the cool air on their face was wonderful, the last time they had such an experience was when they where an apprentice. "Thank you though Sol, no matter what my fate maybe after this meeting. I've been able to experience something I haven't in six years" her eyes opened once more, they where fully at peace. "But if you are going to end my life, may I at least choose where I die." she knew it was a strange request but she didn't want to be found dead in an ally, surrounded by trash or other things.

She stopped blinking hearing Sol burst into laughter suddenly before her hand went to his mouth gently to try muffle his laughter, the last thing they needed was to be found outside after curfew. "Please, shh... you can laugh when we get to the temple area." Her eyes showed true worry about being outside at the moment "It's the rules of the district, it's been like this for generations." they explained almost feeling like the other was taking amusement at what was her lifestyle, not exactly like they had a choice in it. "I used what happened when couples elope as a comparison to what would happen if those like me tried to run." she explained looking to the sky as a breeze passed them, a sigh escaping her lips once more "Running isn't an option for one like me." she said stopping at a small park.

Sol snorted at Yuusais question about her fate.”you can relax if I had wanted to kill you then you would have been dead long ago, I’m not such an unruly beast that I kill all that lay eyes on me” he explained before he nodded at her explanation of his allies and he smirked a bit”I suppose they have considering I met both of my mates in the guild however now I have only one” he said and he said the last part rather quietly since it was still a scar on his emotions and heart to have lost one of his queens.
“I have no intention of ending you today but if you wish to choose your location then I suppose you may” he said when the courtesan asked to be able to choose where she died which made no sense to the dragon but he didn’t say anything.

Sol couldn’t help but snicker at her reaction when he laughed but as they stopped at the small park. The dragon could tell that” Perhaps you need not run but find someone else to obtain your contact” he said with a hint of intrest in the end.”perhaps I should talk to the one that holds your contract I feel like you could be of so much more use then just being stuck in this tiny town” he said before he offered his hand to her.”what say you? are you interested?” he questioned, he was offering her a different life but one not bound with so many shackles as this one.

Yuiisai was quietly relieved to hear her fate wasn't about to come to an end just yet; she knew it may have seemed silly to the other, but when you hear only two types of people hear a persons name and you don't fall under the safer category it only leaves one conclusion. "Just those who know your name that aren't allies." She quickly retorted gently using his earlier words to make her point. "I am not an ally to you, but then my profession prevents me about speaking about my clients." She said sitting amongst some flowers her fingers going over them daintily. "If I am not one it only leaves me to believe I fall into the latter category Sol." she said looking to him with milky jade eyes, there was no way he could really argue with how she had broke down his earlier statement, she may have been a courtesan but she had been well educated in many things including conversation.

She surmised that what she asked had seemed strange to the other and sighed closing her eyes. "I am locked inside a house while there is light and during the night I spend most of my time inside also tending to the desires and wishes of my clients, becoming what they wish." she said opening her eyes "I don't want to die in an ally and end up in a nameless grave, the later part is what happens to all courtesan who die here, even then the grave is shared." she sighed quietly "If I must die by your hand or anyone else's I want to be surrounded by beauty." she explained her eyes going to the flowers around her or the request she had made to him before. "It's why I favour bright and colourful objects." a smile ever present as she gave her reasoning for her earlier comment.

She looked up in surprise as he spoke of buying her contract, she was speechless for the longest of moments unsure of their intentions "You barely know me Sol, why would you want to attempt to buy me?" she asked him her voice showing he didn't know how to take his comment, it wasn't one that was often heard. "I only have one set of skills and they lay in deception." she said taking his hand, she had no idea how the other believed that she could be of use outside the world she knew, but if he wanted to meet the owner of her household then she couldn't really refuse him "They won't let me go easy Sol." she remembered one of the other high ranking courtesan who got bought, it cost a small fortune but then Yuiisai knew they were different from others so knew it be unlikely her contract would be obtainable.

Sol could only smile a bit at how Yuusai was able to pick apart and understand the hidden meaning of his worsd and he nodded.” You are correct” he said. At the mentioning of being locked in a house during day and doing god knows what at night the slayer lost is smile a bit at her words.”to cage such a bird does not seem fair at all” he commented before he nodded at her question of wanting to buy her.”like I said I have intrest in you and I feel like you have far more use in the world then stuck here in this village. While you may only have one set of skills it just so happens that in the line of work I do my dear Deception is a useful tool” he said as they headed back away from the park.

“it matters not Yuu I’m going to make them an offer they can’t refuse” he said as he would obtain the contract one way or another. If the owner of the contract didn’t want to give it up Sol was more then willing to scare them or kill them if he needed to.

She couldn't help but notice the smile that had appeared on the others face as she had carefully taken his words apart showing she understood just what a fine line she stood on. She was content to walk the line if needed, she found that she was enjoying the others company more than she had originally expected. She paused seeing the smile fade as she spoke of her ill begotten fate "It's not so bad, my household takes good care of me." they said, that much was clear from the clothing she wore and the fabric it was made out of. "Freedom's are meaningless to a bird whom has had its wings clipped Sol." her hands went behind her back for a moment before her left hand went to her mouth as she was slowly beginning to feel tired "When we get home after I get yelled at and receive my impending punishment I should get some sleep before the evening" her voice slightly sleepy.

She took in everything that had been said to her but was to tired to comment on it, it would likely be a conversation for another day. "Deception is what all courtesan should be able to do, but they can't do such things to those who hold their contracts. They must always be honest and upfront about any question asked of them." This was more information on her line of work over anything else given the other seemed intent to buy her contract so wanted them to have as much information as possible. Her hand went to the door watching as it seemed to be up in arms "I'm sorry I had people concerned, I met a stranger who was looking for a certain store. I offered to show them the way." They said bowing low people dashing over to them a small smile on her face but it faded seeing an elderly man as he bowed lower. "I know I broke curf-" she flinched hearing his huff

"Yuiisai! This isn't like you!" the man seemed angry and so Yuiisai didn't move a muscle "I know, the rules are there for each of our safeties" she whispered "Then why put yourself in danger like that?" he said crossing his arms "I seen a dragon when I was returning inside." they said the elderly gentleman seemed less than happy with her explanation "We don't get dragons here Yuiisai, you're likely tired; and then you don't get breathing time between your clients." he said rubbing his temple "You are to go to solace for three days Yuiisai." he said sternly making her nod as she stood and looked to Sol, "thank you for accompanying me home. I hope to see you again." she said bowing to Sol walking down the hall and moved into a room. The elderly man looked to Sol "Thank you for bringing her back, I was worried." he said to Sol as he turned to leave expecting Sol to do the same.

“Still to many rules are not good for a home much less for someone of your profession” Sol said before she did mention that freedom was meaningless if the bird had its wings clipped and it made the slayer sigh.”That may be true but with me you will have much more freedom then you currently have from what I have heard so far”" he said. Yuu seemed to be ready to receive her punishment and Sol shook his head.”you won’t have to accept any punishment soon just hold tight” he said as he nodded at her explanation of how her profession used deception and the dragon nodded in approval.”I agree and if your trained in this skill I find that very useful”

When they were bombarded by people Sol had to resist baring his teeth at the man as he yelled at the woman, the slayer knew that courtesans were had strict rules but this was just insane in his mind. Sol just kept quite and held his mouth in a scowl. When the man turned was when the dragon spoke again.”actually I would like to take her off of your hands I want to purchase her contract name your price” he said simply as he crossed his arms and waited for his answer, it was now time to find out how this was going to go if Sol was going to have to get mean or if this would go smoothly.

She listened to him before she went in to the house and shook her head, of course they seemed stupid and unneeded to an outsider but it was these rules where there for the safety of the courtesan and apprentice. She had to admit there were a lot of rules such as the laws given by the ruler of the realm, the districts rules and then the house rules on top of that. "Like I said earlier Sol, the rules are there for our safety. I've hear of courtesan in lesser houses being put to work far younger than I was deflowered because their house didn't have as many safety measures" he just said softly "If it keeps me safe I am more than happy to have my wings clipped and remain in a gilded cage" then again the courtesan seen their current life was normal they had been young when sold to their current house. "I know how it may seem to an outsider but this is for everyone's safety Sol." she smiled a little.

"I hope we can meet again Sol." she whispered bowing to him as she entered the room she wouldn't be leaving for three days. She sat on the futon looking around the dull empty room that was more a punishment to them than being isolated for three days, but still she smiled chuckling gently as she though back on recent events. The punishment had been worth it she met someone who wanted to speak to her as a person and not for another reason, she felt a morning breeze and even got to sat among the flowers even if it was for a short time. She knew it would be unlikely that the house would give up their contract so could only hope he would visit during times they where permitted visitors. "There are other lines of work were deception is needed?" she was curious about his words, but then having never met any others who required to use deception.

The elder of the house stopped hearing Sol's words his hands waving to dismiss the others to go about their tasks. He then turned to look at the young man in front of him "I am sorry, but Yuiisai's contract isn't up for sale." he said calmly "We have several others just as fine as they are that would make someone such as yourself happy I'm sure." he continued "If you wish to see Yuiisai again, then please make an appointment; but for the next three day she will not be entertaining anyone. I'm sure you understand." he said bowing to Sol before heading deeper into the house.

Sol growled very lowly as the man said that yuiisai was not for sale or rather her contract was but the slayer was not going to take no for an answer. As the man would turn around he would move only to find that the shadows at his feet would hold him fast as they had formed clawed hands and had grabbed at the mans ankles with an iron grip. Sol took a hit of Kiseru and he breathed out as his magical aura flared and instantly dark green and black flame like cloak covered him as he narrowed his eyes and approached with his wooden geta clacking on the floor with every step.” I don’t recall saying I wanted someone else I said I wanted Yuiisais contract and I don’t suggest you refuse me again.” the dragon said with a tone like ice as he approached.

The mans stride was predatory as was the look in his eyes as he quickly closed the gap and was in front of the man once more. He focused his aura again and the pressure would make the gravity around the man feel like it was doubled as he growled and revealed his razor sharp fangs to the old man.”now lets try this again I want Yuiisais contract and your going to give it to me if you don’t” he paused for a moment and moved his Kimono on the right side of his chest revealing his Basilisk Fang guild mark and his slitted eyes gained a murderous edge to them,”my associates will pay you a little visit before I come in the night for your soul” he threatened.”now are you going to give me what I want or do I need to use violence?” he questioned.

The elder male was caught by surprise as he felt something preventing him from moving any farther into the house "What the devil?" his tone mirroring his facial expression as he looked down seeing that it was his own shadow that had done it; his eyes going wide in fear as he seen the shadow start taking form and become almost like demonic claws. He wanted to know what exactly he had done to incite the wrath of the gods to be attacked within his own household, he treated everyone well and protected them so he truly didn't understand. Feeling the energy and the clacking he turned his head to see the other and the black and green aura surrounding them. "D-Demon..." Though frightened he stood tall as remained where he was hiding his true emotions, he knew right now he was at the mercy of the one Yuiisai had brought in and wondered if they had been the cause.

"Yuiisai!" he called out knowing it would take a few moments before the other would appear, wincing as the gravity changed making him feel that much heavier making him wince. "This is the only home they know and the only way they know how to live." he said his voice showing nothing but the the truth "Then there is the hefty price we paid to obtain them in the first place." he continued watching as Sol moved his kimono to reveal his guild mark, where those who called this place home wouldn't know the symbol he recognised it quickly. Yuiisai walked a little out of the room to see what was going on her eyes going between the two "S-Sol?" they seemed confused as they ran towards the owner of the house trying to dispel the shadow that the other was using but found they could only weaken it slightly, it was clear to them the other was far stronger than themselves.

"Sol, please stop this." they begged bowing low to him, biting their bottom lip they sighed and started to breath in drawing in the shadow, once consumed they covered their mouth coughing. They had only done such a thing once before and it was by accident making them ill for two days while their body adjusted to over eating something it had never tasted before. "I told you before you escorted home, I am a ca-" they looked to the elder male bowing heading back into their room. "Yuiisai, is a unique person" he said looking to the other "What is your interest in them? Like I said there are several others that are just as skilled" it was highly irregular how the other was going around things, more so to get a courtesan they spent only a short time with, but then he hadn't been the first to try and buy Yuiisai's contract.

As the man seemed to become frightened Sols grin grew and revealed a second set of teeth” No not demon a dragon” he corrected as the man summoned Yuiisai and made a few excuses about how this was all she knew and the only home she has known along with how much was paid to get her. At that the dragon lost his grin and gained an annoyed look as he brought up one finger that had shifted to have a claw on it and he barely touched it to the mans face.”I care not for your excuses I see potential in her that is better put to use then here so stop stalling” he snarled and the expression on his face said that if the man didn’t comply soon the claws by his face would soon alter it quickly.

Seeing the young shape shifter eat the shadows on the floor while begging him to stop this confirmed what Sol had thought about the young woman and he narrowed his eyes at the older man.”that is my interest in her she has abilitys that I know are being wasted her I intend for her to be so much more then what she is here now one last time give me her contract now if you do I might still consider paying you if not your going to be disfigured now and dead later so choose wisely” he threatened as the tips of his claws touched the mans face with the lightness of a feather showing the man that the dragon was serious and was not bluffing about harming him.

Yuiisai would it on the futon like bed within the punishment room as they continued to cough, eating the shadow had made them feel more than a little sick that was for sure. After a few minute they lay down not caring that they where inside such a dreary room, they just wanted it to stop moving so they knew which way was which. "I hate doing that, at least I didn't collapse this time." they whispered to themselves unaware the darkness that was taking place just past the thin paper door, if they had known they would have continued to beg Sol to be merciful; though in the short time they had known one another he didn't seem to be the type to take being told 'no' and getting what they wanted one way or another. They didn't want to be the cause of bloodshed but this was so far out of their control it would be laughable if they even tried so remained where they where another coughing fit over came them.

The elderly male was glad that the young gender changer came when called and had eaten away the shadow cast by the other, though took note of the heavy coughing fit that seemed to follow; and even begged the one causing the issues to stop what he was doing. That was up until they had been dismissed to be back in the room once more, he had decided for bringing Sol to the house that Yuiisai would receive additional punishment in disrespecting the house rules and causing havoc. This was until he felt something on his cheek, his eye moving to see the claw which grazed it as the male spoke making the elderly male shake once more. "Right now they will be useless to anyone, and I truly do not want one like them near someone with a dark soul such as your own." he motioned towards the other's guild mark "It seems I have little choice however, but I will not give up their contract.. not fully. When not required to do something for you I want them to return home where they are safe." he said looking to the other trying not to show the fear he was feeling unaware the other could smell such things.

Sols scowl did not leave him as the older man said she would be useless and that they did not want her around a dark soul like him, they also said they would not give him the contract fully.” what you want and what you think of her is irrelevant I am not some commoner and my patience has reached its end I want what I desire and I want it now” he growled before he suddenly brought his claws down to the mans neck and formed a needle of poison and stuck the man to infect him. Removing his fingers Sol waited as it would only take a second or two for the toxin to kick him.

It was a special poison that hijacked the brain for around 4 hours so the person became a puppet for the user and would obey any order that was given to them.” Now your going to go into your room and and get me Yuiisais contract and give it to me free of charge “ Sol commanded and knew that the man would be unable to disobey.

The elder male hadn't meant that she was useless as a person, more that since eating the shadow she would be ill as she wasn't use to it, but before he could explain the other had spoken. To house owner the younger male seemed like a petulant child that had never been told no a day in his life so now that it had happened was attempting to throw his weight around "Yuiisai is ill now." he explained just before he heard the next part of the words "Why do you desire a courtesan you've never spend real time with?" it was something odd to the man but before anything else could be said he felt a pressure in his neck making him wince due to the toxin going into his system. Hearing the order he shook his head "I don't keep contracts in my room, I will go obtain the item you wish however." he said calmly as he walked off to gain the contract only to return a few moments later with an elegantly constructed wooden box sealed shut holding it out to Sol.

While this had been happening one of the apprentices had went into the room with a tray with a cup on top, entering they had helped Yuiisai sit a little and was helping her drink the strange liquid within the cup though they struggled a bit "Please, it's needed." they whispered continuing with the struggling courtesan who drank eventually

Sol simply narrowed his eyes as the man asked him again and he bared his teeth.”do me a favor and Shut up im sick of hearing your voice” he snapped as the man left to grab the contract, he returned after a few moment and handed the dragon a elegant wooden box that held the contract in it and Sol snatched it up.”good and also your request from earlier I’m not honoring that dragons don’t share with those beneath them,” he said before he brought his hand back and delivered a powerful punch to the mans face that would most likely break the mans nose and knock him out for a good while.

Once he was done he hid the mans body out of sight of the entrance he sniffed the air and moved towards the room that housed the courtesan . He tapped loudly on the doorway.”Yuu when you finish your drink get ready Im taking you to your new home” he said as he held up the box showing that he now had her contract .

Yuiisai and the apprentice where completely unaware what had transpired passed the doorway of the room, the apprentice still helping them to drink the strange liquid within the cup they had brought as was common practice if the other ate something elemental. Hearing a loud knock at the door the apprentice helped Yuiisai lay down placing the half filled cup on the tray before opening the door, seeing Sol they blinked "I-I'm sorry but while in solitude no one is allowed to see them..." the young male said, turning as they heard Yuiisai coughing rushing to their side, as they coughed a shadow like mist would be seen escaping their lips "Yuiisai!" they seemed genuinely concerned for their well being picking up the cup once more and helping her drink, Sol could likely tell by colour and smell something wasn't quit right with the drink Yuiisai was taking slowly with the help of the other.

"New home sir?" the apprentice seemed confused, everyone knew just how highly sought a prize Yuiisai's contract was within those who would attempt to court them, but the owner of the house kept denying them so wondered why he was different. Seeing the box they knew what the man had said was indeed true. "You would have to wait until morning tomorrow before Yuiisai will be able to travel sir, they're sick due to what they done." he said respectfully to Sol showing he understood who stood were in the current situation. Yuiisai finished the last of the liquid, the apprentice put the cup back on the tray before helping her to lay down her milky jade eyes now seemingly lifeless as their eyes closed. Now and then she'd cough releasing shadow the apprentice remaining silent by her side in case Sol had questions or dismissed him.

Sol narrowed his eyes when the attendent tried to tell him that he was not allowed to see Yuiisai and he growled and bared his teeth.”considering I have her contract that rule means little to me” he said finding it very annoying that all of these people decided to try and stop him some way or another. As they gave the girl some type of potion Sol felt suspicious and he sniffed the cup once it was empty and he growled loudly before he crushed the glass loudly.” I’m guessing the owner here created this pathetic excuse for a potion” he questioned before he rounded to the young man.

"That’s why she is still sick and effected by it you fool its suppressing her magic, she can’t digest and convert the shadows to magic if its being suppressed” he snapped before he turned and pushed passed the boy as he opened a shadow portal and pulled out a vial of softly glowing red liquid and he gently moved over to yuiisai and he uncorked it before he sniffed to make sure it was the right vial before he planned to use it.

The apprentice looked to him and bowed low "I am sorry I have spoken above my station my lord, but when you first entered I didn't see the box that held lady Yuiisai's contract." he said honestly sitting up, he wasn't put off by the appearance of the mans sharp teeth or that their eyes had narrowed at him, he deserved both for how he had acted. "I do beg your forgiveness on my actions however." he said quietly as his eyes went to watch what the other was about to do when picking up the cup, blinking as the male sniffed it only to flinch hearing the growl followed by the shattering of the fragile cup. "No my lord, I created it to help her." he said honestly looking away for a moment before looking at Yuiisai "She ate an element before and she became deathly ill... the owner of the house grew worried that he would lose the golden goose so to speak and was about to cast her out of the house to one of the ones that wouldn't have been so kind..." he bit his lip almost worried about what he was about to confess "I broke the districts rule on apprentices and courtesan's not being allowed to use magic once to create the flowers in an attempt to create something to help her." his voice was low understanding the male was already angry and this would likely only make his mood worse.

"I didn't have all the information so went with the little I could understand and that was lady Yuiisai's body simply didn't know what to do with what it had taken in so was poisoning it. I created something that would place her to sleep and remove the element in the mist you see coming from her lips now." he said with a small sigh as he placed a warm towel on her forehead "unfortunately it came with a very bad side effect, it makes her feel very bad for around a week... I guess that's separation from magic" his tone showed he never meant to hurt the unconscious Yuiisai that he merely wanted to help her "It's unusual to see another dragon around here though my lord." he said with a weak smile as he started recognising the scent of another like him. He winced as he was pushed past but kept upright "It's not the medicine that's done it, she's never been taught that skill... her body rejects it... like it's not natural to it... like it's not wanting it..." he tried to explain.

He watched what happened next unsure what would happen with the two medicines mixing, he moved over between Yuiisai and Sol shaking his head, his hands stretched out trying to protect her a best he could knowing this could all go bad for him. He knew Sol was far older than himself and thus far more powerful but he would sacrifice his own life if it meant not another bad thing would happen to the one behind him. "My lord, please... give it twenty four hours so mine is out of her system... neither of us know how the two will react with each other and it could make things worse. I will prepare a room for you or I could show you to lady Yuiisai's." he pleaded with him much like a hatchling would a parent to protect something precious.