The Pier

"Who are you? What are you? And what is your relationship to Kos?"

Groaning he rubbed his neck, debating how to answer. "Not letting up right off are you? Sighing he turned to meet her gaze. "My name is Nikolae. But if you prefer-Nik is shorter and doesn't raise as many questions. As for what I am- I'm human. As for my job- there's many titles for what I do. Think of me as a detective of sorts. Bounty hunter sounds too theatrical. Kos and I...have a interesting relationship. We're more than strangers, but I wouldn't go as far to say he's a friend."


"I don't want to slow it. Does this painkiller have any side effects?"

Taking the needle he tapped it a few times to the bubbles out. "Not that I've seen. But every species is different and we still don't know what's going with you. If anything it might make you a little Nauseas.

"Hey, you said no secrets."

Huffing a smirk filled his face as he lowered the needle. "Oh she's a smartass." Sneers at her though it turned into a amused grin. "However Kos put up with you is beyond me."

"Supernatural detective/bounty hunter.So. Nikolae, not Kos's friend. What is that, German? Romanian?"

"Romanian. Though my ancestors were Transylvanian. And I dont remember much about my homeland. The only clues I have are the ones my girlfriend tells me."


"Thanks, but no thanks. I'm not taking it. I'll deal with the pain."

Studying her his head titled before a tiny smile graced his face. "That's probably a good choice." Putting the injection back into its case he slid it off the bed before turning to her. "So-back to no secrets. What do you think is happening to you? And who's Elias?"

"Yup, a big one.It wasn't easy for him I assure you."

Groaning he rubbed his face. "Just wonderful. Its going to be a long night." Huffing he fell back to lay next to her.


"Thought so.The buzzkill has a girlfriend? Shocking."

His hand rose pointing in her direction. "Hey I'll have you know that I'm a very fun person. When I'm not stuck babysitting brats. Rita would probably eat you- maybe. She's quite the handful- though I can tell you that she'd like your attitude." He was halfway joking but his gaze filled with nostalgia before he turned his head to face her. He had been gone awhile, and honestly he was suprised she hadn't hunted him down.


"I don't know. As for Elias, he's a demon. One that I love dearly, faults and all."

Humming in thought he sat up to look ahead at the wall. "There wasnt any need for you to clarify what he is." Despite saying that he made notes of it in case it was useful later. Exhaling he turned to her, gaze sincere. "You know if you ever see him again- I suggest telling him what you just told me. This is just me going on the hunch that you haven't- but if you can tell a stranger, what are you scared of?"

"Just one night? Great! I don't want you here anyway."

"That makes two of us- though I don't really care what you think of me. I'm here because I'm worried about Kos. And the fact hasnt changed that you need help. So we may as well make the best of it."


"If your girlfriend would like me that probably makes her a brat too, huh?"


Laughter escaped his lips before he sighed, eyes closed. "Oh you have no idea. Despite her age-she's probably the biggest brat you'll ever meet."

"You're the one that said you'd be an open book. I thought it was only fair if I didn't keep everything to myself.If I ever seen him again?What do you want from me? A confession? I'm scared of being rejected by him, if he even remembers. I hurt him. And I don't want to hurt him ever again. So I've been staying away, okay? If he wanted to come home, he would've by now, right?"

Letting out a sigh he turned burning a hole in the wall as his hand ran through his hair. "Look not to sound like a script from a book- but I think you may be misunderstanding. Relationships are complicated...for everyone. And there's not one person I've met- superpowers or not who doesn't fear being rejected. We've all got pasts-just as we've all got a future to look forward to. And no he hasnt come home. But did you think he could be staying away because he's taking your feelings into account. Men are the type to talk with actions. Have you asked him how he feels?"

"So you say."

Glancing over he grinned. "And there you have it folks-she finally decided to join me to bask in...this very dark room. Only her smile could brighten my world." Raising his arms suddenly he dramatically emphasized jazz hands.


"Don't. Don't you think I know that? I know it's because he blames himself, that I blame him. But that's not it. I forgave him already. It's myself I'm mad at, not him. Because I.. I'm the reason he's spent so long being unhappy. And I can't even tell him how I feel because I can't find him."

Groaning he rubbed his face, kicking himself mentally. Now he had done it- again. He had only meant to offer some wisdom of sorts and now she was upset. He couldnt handle girls when they were like this.

"I think I might be pregnant, and I don't know where he is, I'm alone again.It hurts.."

Eyes widening he sat up quickly,flustered and unsure. "Hey I'm sorry-alright? Just....look don't cry." Rubbing his neck again he paused at her last statement,teeth gritting.If she was pregnant then he needed to get her calmed down. Body straightening he turned to face her, hands grabbing hers. "Eva look at me." He squeezed her hands gently to try and stimulate a response.

"Hey I'm sorry-alright? Just....look don't cry."

"I can't." Eva whispers, gaze shadowing as she leans back, teeth gritting as she starts to tremble "I'm scared."

"Eva look at me."

"What do you want?" she whispers, flinching when he grabs her hands, suddenly leaning forward-mere centimeters from his face "Don't." she growls in a rush as her wings shift, grey irises turning solid black for a moment then white as her emotions roll out of her "Unless you can help me, dont try to calm me down."

Watching him appear out of thin air, Ammiras dismounts Dewey and turns to look at Rourke, gaze softening at his expression. Turning her attention to the pier she looks around then suddenly stiffens as something catches the corner of her gaze "Rourke." she gets out in a warning, watching as a black streak runs along the side of the pier before it suddenly disappears without warning "We better go check that out, if that's what I thought it was."