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"forgive and forget" WRONG! go to hell

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" I would never ask you to trust someone like her. " Kai quietly speaks in reply, closing his eyes momentarily with him to bask in the WARMTH and gentle, caring touches that Michael provides. It's almost strange to think about the Antichrist being gentle with anyone when all the stories from media and religion alike speak about the idea of him with such vitriol. Kai however, has never once shown fear or disgust in Michael's presence. When his fingers slot between his, he opens his eyes again to stare DEEP into his partner's. There's a flicker of something behind his dark gaze that indicates his growing eagerness for this upcoming plan that's hatching in his racing mind. " Think about it, this nation loses their ever-loving shit over Christian metaphors. So I'm going to give them that. An execution, a resurrection in front of their very eyes. "

The cult leader's fingers idly DANCE against Michael's brushing over his knuckles while his thumb does the same to the palm of his hand. After a while Kai brings his partner's hand to his mouth, tenderly pressing his lips against the back of it. " Let's see them just try resisting voting for someone who faced down an inevitable death and survived. "

𝖆𝖒𝖚𝖘𝖊𝖒𝖊𝖓𝖙   at   his   own   suggestion   shows   through   on   his   features   for   a   brief   moment   as   kai's   anger   breaks   into   laughter.   still   he   is   displeased   about   the   meadow   situation,   though   he   does   not   show   it.   kai   will   do   what   he   thinks   is   best   &   michael   will   be   in   the   wings   waiting   to   clean   up   any   potential   fall   out.   he   does   not   begrudge   his   position   however,   he   does   it   gladly   out   of   genuine   care   for   kai.   he   sees   the   man   in   front   of   him   for   all   he   is,   flaws   included,   just   as   kai   sees   all   of   him   in   return.

"   very   well,   i   trust   you   even   if   i   do   not   trust   her.   "   he   let   his   eyes   flutter   closed   for   a   moment,   simply   enjoying   the   closeness   that   they   shared.   at   kai's   response   to   his   offer   he   nods,   eyes   opening   once   more.   "   that   may   be   for   the   best.   "   he   finds   himself   reaching   for   kai's   hand,   fingers   tangling   together   before   he   speaks   once   more.   "   a   miracle   ?   "

he   has   his   concerns,   mostly   with   trusting   anyone   but   himself   with   the   matter   though   he   knew   that   once   kai   had   made   up   his   mind   there   was   little   he   could   do   to   sway   him   from   that   path.   still,   he   would   be   waiting   in   the   wings   to   ensure   kai's   safety,   as   he   always   did.   perhaps   though   he   could   find   a   way   to   get   rid   of   meadow   in   the   process.

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MINOR DEITIES OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY   :

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EROS :   scornful jealousy • pink • presents a certain decorum • heavy air in a nightclub • has a tattoo they regret • sex & love therapist for their friends • juvenescent • uses enchantments • aloof • wears rose-colored glasses • velvet, latex, & lingerie  • milk baths with champagne bubbles • impetuous in love • intense eye contact is a sport • kinky • soft lips • wears stacked rings • sets fashion trends • graceful movements • marble floors • heavy perfume or cologne • deeply emotional • born glamorous

HECATE :   prefers canine companions • wears symbolic jewelry • can see spirits • melting wax • uses hexes • feels most comfortable at night • smell of cinnamon • moonlight • red wine • understands poisons & herbs • collects bones or feathers • partakes in rituals • black • fog at night • is aware of their shadow self • embraces the unknown • enjoys collecting secrets • approves of necromancy • meditates • has prophetic dreams • lace • knowing too many secrets • fishnet stockings  

PAN :   enjoys poetry & prose • wool • smell of decaying leaves in autumn • prefers to be barefoot • tends to overindulge • easily excitable • thriving in social circles • loves being around campfire  • antlers • dirt paths • the sound of wind chimes • penchant for sticky fingers • pine trees • stamina for days • falls in lust • vagabond • physically stronger than given credit for • foxglove • welcomes luxury • non-confrontational • charming words • talking to animals • nature for jewelry

NEMESIS :   angry • protective of their values • balance & harmony • looks like an angel but isn’t • more perceptive than people realize • snow capped mountains • grey • wears leather • silver jewelry • likes snakes • can’t stand ignorance • believes in retribution • analytical of own emotions • well read • marble columns • has very rigid morals • bruised knuckles • humorous under the sarcasm • clean workspace • everything in moderation • cold morning air • resting glare face • fluent in curse words

HYPNOS :   serene demeanor • easily overwhelmed • relaxation is their vice • transactional friendships • has a soft voice • head in the clouds • carries drugs with them • has a sibling they’re close with • drawn to winged animals • lavender • has plush furniture/blankets • starry-eyed • horrible money management • gives amazing hugs • dreaming big as a full time job • wears comfy or loose clothes • existential questions • not good at memory-based skills • fairy lights • can’t sleep somewhere unfamiliar • crystalline chandeliers • dislikes bright sun • fluttering eyelashes  

IRIS :   life’s a technicolor spectrum • has a lot to say • beaming smiles • always has candy with them • flirting by accident • walking to the beat of their own drum • gossamer curtains • has a surprising amount of connections • blushes very easily • confident laughter • uses a staff • fresh fruit slices • decorated handwritten letters • a social chameleon • blood made of honey • treating people with kindness • sentimental heart • vases full of wildflowers • feels fulfilled when helping others • has a healing aura • always travelling • stained glass windows • just trying to be a good person  

tagged by: @chaoswon <3 tagging: anyone else that sees this and wants to do this!

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As soon as Joker's tone CHANGES to something that could be considered calm and devoid of any of his usual pep, Kai feels himself freeze slightly in place. He takes small sips of his own beer and watches carefully at every move the other man makes. He's AWARE he's fucked up, Kai has known Jay long enough to read his mannerisms and it's only a matter of time until the other pin drops. Or in this case, until the bottle is shattered all over the kitchen floor. There's an inward flinch that overtakes Kai instinctively at the aggressive gesture, though you'd never catch him admitting it.

Instead he stands still, meeting Jay's eyes with a visible TENSENESS in his shoulders as his intelligence is berated. The cerulean-haired man reaches over and sets his beer to the side with a slow, almost silent exhale. " Who else would you rather they have gone to? At least she cares about them and shit and they're alive. " Had Kai known that passing the hyenas off into Harley's care might cause some problems once Joker got out of Arkham? Of course he did. Maybe he had even done so as an extra JAB to his boss, some sort of revenge for all that he's had to do for him without hardly any appreciation. " I'm sure you can figure out some way to convince her, Jay. "

"With Harley?" Jay repeated. There was an odd sort of calmness in his voice. It was a tone that rarely left the clown's throat, and one that didn't suit him at all. A steady speech cadence and a chaotic grin were a combination that would perk goosebumps up on the flesh of anyone. "Nah, I want you to baby-bird it to me," he teased with a wink. The beer was taken and thrown back. Mr J took full-mouthed gulp after gulp of the cheap booze until it was empty. He burped loudly, beating against his chest with one fist while the other turned the bottle over where a few last drops fell to Kai's floor.

"Oof. I needed that." Joker tapped his fist against his chest a few more times. Then the bottle was deftly turned over in one hand, so he was holding the neck of it, and it was slammed down against the edge of the table. Glass shattered across the table and tile, and Jay got to his feet, shaving the sharp and serrated beer bottle towards Kai's face. "Why the FUCK would you give them to Harley?!" He growled. "She insisted because she's not wanna give them back! I knew you were stupid, but I didn't know you were this fucking stupid!"

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Tatum's kick hits him SQUARE in the chest, throwing Kai off his balanced crouching position and onto his back against the store's floor with a quiet grunt. He can't help himself for very long though as he's SCOLDED for his behavior by the other, Kai starts to snicker, tugging the mask off his head and resting it against his slightly sore chest. " Come on, get into the holiday spirit, Tatum! It's not all about chocolates and decorations, you have to get a scare or two in there. " The brunette finally stands back up before any employees can check on what caused all the commotion and potentially throw him out.

" You finding anything good over here yet? " Kai leans over, peeking at the costumes she was browsing. Just as Tatum's come to the conclusion of, most of them were either REVEALING as hell or boring, not much in between.

a gruesome monster has never been tatum’s go-to halloween costume. as a child, she was the princess, the black cat, the witch. the boys are going all out with their description of blood, guts, and gore — bleh. if tatum is donning a costume, she’s going to look good in it.

glancing over the store’s selection, however, the line between flattering and skeezy cheap is razor thin. a pencil can be sexy on halloween, but that’s not quite what tatum is looking for, so she’s continuing to peruse the women’s costumes until she hits that sweet spot —

— or until someone stupidly (and very immaturely, b.t.w.) startles tatum. she gasps sharply and jolts back; her outstretched hand halts her from falling back against the parallel aisle. instinctively, tatum kicks to free herself.

once tatum catches her breath and it dawns on her who her assailant is , she doesn’t regret this decision either.

“you are such an asshole, kai.” tatum chides as she brushes wild strands of hair out of her face.

“laugh it up, dick.”

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Kai complies with her instructions and sits upright, sniffling a little as the strong floral scents fill his nose. He makes a mental note that as soon as he gets back home he's going to douse himself in men's cologne to try to MASK it. If he complained about it now he only knew Maxine was going to roll her eyes about it. She was heavily determined to get him cleaned up no matter what she had to use to do so. " I've just been busy lately, haven't had time to do that shit. " Kai murmurs, watching Maxine grab the conditioner from the cabinet. He isn't offended when she doesn't take his half-joking offer to join him, that's how it's always been between them. Friendship, but with something buried underneath that neither of them were willing to necessarily explore.

" Alright, Ms. Fancy Schmancy Spa Lady, where's my cucumber slices, huh? What kind of business are you running here? " He gives her a teasing grin, tilting his chin back with a low hum as her fingers GLIDE against his wet hair. " Have you heard anything about that role you auditioned for yet? "

               ❛            mm .. unlike you , greaseball , i shower all th' fuckin' time. here , sit up.            ❜           i knew that wasn't what he was proposing , but i didn't want to cross that line. that sexless boundary was the one constant we had between us that felt easy. could i not love him in my own way , one that didn't involve wandering hands or rutting hips ? i wanted that. i wanted something different , something strange. something at my own pace , as cautious as that was. twisting my fingers through his wet , now - clean hair , i wrung out the damaged strands with gentle squeezes , stretching up to my full height to wander back toward the cabinet where i kept my favorite conditioners.

i didn't give a shit if he smelled like all my floral coconut soaps after this - at least he'd look better , maybe even feel better. he worried me , being as thin & unkempt as he was. i needed to dye my hair again too , the roots were a warm , familiar brown as i snatched a bottle of expensive conditioner , wandering back toward the man in the tub , waving it in his direction pointedly.               ❛            be happy i didn't hose y' down th' moment y' set foot in m' apartment. think of this as some fancy shmancy spa or some shit - okay , chin back.            ❜           i sank down onto my knees again at the edge of the tub near his head , affectionately pushing a few of his messy strands of hair back from his forehead.

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@savagecuhnt asked: " 𝖉𝖔𝖓'𝖙 𝖙𝖆𝖑𝖐 𝖙𝖔 𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖗𝖘 𝖔𝖗 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖒𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙 𝖋𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝖎𝖓 𝖑𝖔𝖛𝖊. "

There's a slow, DRAMATIC roll of his eyes at those words and Kai fishes a slightly crushed package of cigarettes and a black BIC lighter from his coat pocket to busy his hands. " Oh yeah, it's all fucking sunshine and rainbows with little cupids flying around when I meet a woman with a nice rack. " Kai speaks flatly. A small, AMUSED smirk curves his lips as he takes one of the cigarettes and placing it between them and lighting it. Falling in love was something he hasn't experienced, nor has ever felt very inclined to explore the possibility of with anyone. Kai was content with one night stands and keeping things casual with occasional benefits. Less MESSY that way, or at least it was less messy if the other person involved didn't catch deeper feelings themselves.

" Nah, I think I can handle strangers just fine without all that happening. There's more important shit in this life to focus on. " He leaves it at that and shrugs his shoulders, holding out the pack of cigarettes to her. " You want one? "

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[ It's Sunday so here's just a little reminder that Kai is technically a top-leaning switch. He craves being in control most of the time in bed, or at the very least having an illusion of control. Before the cult stuff happened (more-so in his college years) I feel like Kai would've been a bit more receptive to the idea of bottoming / being submissive for another person. But of course as time passed, he grew more averse to this idea because he thinks he'll be viewed as "less manly" if he's not in a position of what could be considered dominance.

My point being if your muse gets Kai's trust enough to where he'd be down to try it out, they should absolutely top him. He needs it, thank you for listening. ]

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“Can I ask you a question? When was the last time you felt 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄?  

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐑 is the greatest motivator. You wanna be somebody? Do you want to 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑?  Then bring your fear… and 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐄. What are you 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐃 of?“ 

indie kai anderson of ahs: cult rp blog - 21+ & highly selective, canon-divergent & headcanon heavy - very anti ry*n m*rphy- est. january 2019 - rebooted october 2024 - a study in: how cults are formed, toxic masculinity, delusions of grandeur, god / savior complex, trying to find a purpose in the world, anger that never seems to settle, manipulating others for your own gain, slowly losing touch with yourself and reality, generational trauma, & disguising your self hatred in pride and ego. -penned by bo (he/him - 21+) 

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DINNER IN AMERICA Dir. Adam Rehmeier | 2020

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oh, to be pushed down on the bed with a firm hand around my throat and the words: “who do you belong to?” growled into my ear.

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@t1meaway asked: [ wash ] sender helps receiver wash their hair / maxine vc: take a bath, bitch

Kai shuts his eyes tightly, grunting a little when he feels Maxine's fingers massage the shampoo against his scalp. He keeps his chin propped on his hands at the edge of the bathtub. Having this INTIMACY with her feels so good he never wants it to end. That is until he's spitting out a bit of the suds into the water that have managed to slip down his face and get into his mouth. " Fuck Alright, alright! That's more than enough, Maxine. " He COMPLAINS, turning his head away from her grasp to rinse it all out of his hair. The cerulean dye-job is almost nonexistent now, just a few blotches of discolored blue that hides in mostly brown.

When he successfully gets the shampoo washed off from his face he opens his eyes again, blinking the BLURRINESS away with a flirtatious smile. " You sure you don't wanna get in here with me? There should be enough for two if you squeeze in here just right. "

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𝙿𝚁𝙴𝙰𝙲𝙷𝙴𝚁'𝚂 𝙳𝙰𝚄𝙶𝙷𝚃𝙴𝚁 ( 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟸 ) , 𝙴𝚃𝙷𝙴𝙻 𝙲𝙰𝙸𝙽 𝚂𝙴𝙽𝚃𝙴𝙽𝙲𝙴 𝙼𝙴𝙼𝙴.

The following prompts are taken from Ethel Cain's 2022 album Preacher's Daughter. All tracks are included except for "August Underground" and "Televangelism" which are instrumental. Feel free to change pronouns and wording as you see fit. Trigger warning: profanity, sexual themes, religious themes, violence, abuse, etc. UPDATED: 04/18/24.

FAMILY TREE - INTRO

forgive these bones i'm hiding from no one successfully.

jesus can always reject his father, but he cannot escape his mother's blood.

the fates already fucked me sideways.

you know i raised you better than this.

AMERICAN TEENAGER

maybe it was his fault.

another red heart taken by the american dream.

and i feel it there, in the middle of the night, when i'm all alone again.

say what you want, but say it like you mean it.

say it like you mean it, with your fists for once.

just give it one more day, then you're done.

i don't need anything from anyone.

it's just not my year.

i'm sorry if i sound off, but i was probably wasted.

jesus, if you're listening, let me handle my liquor.

why do i feel alone in this room with you?

i do it for my daddy.

i do what i want and damn, i'm doing it well.

A HOUSE IN NEBRASKA

sing it to me all day long.

you and me against the world.

we had nothing except each other.

you were my whole world.

you told me even if we died tonight, that i'd die yours.

your mama calls me sometimes to see if i'm doing well.

i'd kill myself to hold you one more time.

it hurts to miss you.

i'm the reason you won't come home.

i cry every day and the bottles make it worse.

you were the only one i was never scared to tell i hurt.

i thought you were so beautiful.

it was love, i guess.

i hope you're doing fine out there.

i pray that you're all right.

i feel so alone.

i feel so alone out here.

i feel so alone out here without you, baby.

WESTERN NIGHTS

i watched him show his love through shades of black and blue.

show me how much i mean to you while i'm lying in these sheets undressed.

i'd hold the gun if you asked me to.

trouble's always gonna find you, baby.

hold me across every state line.

i'm never gonna leave you, baby.

i haven't spoken to my daddy in a long, long time.

i should have known that there's no getting in.

i'll be screaming your name.

please don't love how i need you.

FAMILY TREE

i'm not above violence.

my mama raised me better than that.

daddy said shoot first then run and don't look back.

take me down to the river and bathe me clean.

i've killed before and i'll kill again.

they say heaven hath no fury like a woman scorned.

hell don't scare me, i've been times before.

let christ forgive these bones i've been hiding.

let christ forgive these bones i've been hiding, and these bones i'm about to leave.

HARD TIMES

tell me a story.

i'll make pretend.

happiness ends and dies with you.

i thought good guys get to be happy.

i'm not happy.

i am poison in the water and unhappy.

i was too young to notice that some types of love could be bad.

i'm tired of you.

it's just the way that you are.

i just wanna sleep.

please, can i sleep?

THOROUGHFARE

baby, don't run. i'll take you anywhere.

hey, do you wanna see the west with me?

love's out there and i can't leave it be.

love's never meant much to me.

no one left to leave and no one left to love.

now that i met you, i finally know just where i'm headin'.

we found heaven in time where your western sunshine met my deep southern wet.

we finally reached the edge after all this time.

in your pickup truck with all of your dumb luck is the only place i think i'd ever wanna be.

GIBSON GIRL

you wanna love me right now. you wanna get alone with me.

you wanna take my clothes off.

obsession with the money, addicted to the drugs.

says he's in love with my body, that's why he's fucking it up.

if it feels good, then it can't be bad.

you wanna fuck me right now. you wanna see me on my knees.

you wanna rip these clothes off and hurt me.

if you hate me, please don't tell me.

just let the lights bleed all over me.

PTOLEMAEA

i followed you in.

i was with you there.

i invited you in.

you love blood too much.

you'd do well to say yes to me.

suffer does the wolf.

i'm on fire, i'm on fire, i'm on fire.

suffering is nigh.

i'm the white light. beautiful. finite.

you poor thing.

there's nothing you can do.

there's nothing you can do, it's already been done.

what fear a man like you brings upon a woman like me.

please don't look at me.

i can see it in your eyes.

stop, stop, stop. make it stop. stop.

i've had enough.

i am the face of love's rage.

i am no good nor evil, simply i am.

i have come to take what is mine.

you can't hide from me forever.

SUN BLEACHED FLIES

god loves you, but not enough to save you.

good luck taking care of yourself.

that's how my daddy raised me.

if they strike once, you just hit 'em twice as hard.

the more it hurts, the less it shows.

i think it's about time i put up a fight.

i always knew that in the end no one was coming to save me.

i keep praying, and praying, and praying.

if it's meant to be, then it will be.

i can't let go when something's broken.

STRANGERS

don't talk to strangers, or you might fall in love.

i never considered myself tough.

you're so handsome walking over to me now.

i tried to be good. am i no good?

am i no good?

i just wanted to be yours.

can i be yours?

you're so handsome when i'm all over your mouth.

am i making you feel sick?

am i making you feel?

i never blamed you for loving me the way that you did.

don't think about it too hard.

just know that i love you.

i'll see you when you get here.

mama, just know that i love you. and i'll see you when you get here.

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Kai is EAGER to talk about work unlike his boss was apparently. Being immediately shut down from bringing up any of his ideas for what they should terrorize Gotham with for the ghoulish upcoming holiday was only another hammer being brought down onto his patience. " I wasn't going to bring two full-grown hyenas in my damn apartment, Jay. " Kai stares blankly at the other man, as if he had just asked the most IDIOTIC question known to man. " I had Harley look out for them while you were locked up, she practically insisted on it. If you wanna see them you should get in contact with her. "

Leaving the Joker at the table with that BITE in his tone, he goes and grabs two beers from the fridge. He shuts the door with his elbow, popping off the caps on the edge of the table and sliding one across to Jay. " Anything else you need me to do for you, Your Highness? You sure you can drink it yourself? " Kai mutters dryly, crossing his arms over his chest.

Bitten and broke fingernails scratched deep against his scalp, the inflammation in them might make any other cringe but that was simply how they always were to him. "You ain't gonna cut it into triangles for me?" he complained momentarily but it seemed to be a passing thought. He grabbed up the sandwich and stuffed much more into his mouth than necessary. Sure, it was just white bread, bologna and mustard but this shit was a fucking 5-star Michelin meal that gordon fucking ramsay gave birth to himself in comparison to the slop that they passed off as food in Arkham.

He raised his hand at Kai, shook it a little. "I don't wanna talk about work right now," Jay said as best as he could with meat and cheese still puffing out his cheeks. He pressed a finger against his lips, as if he were polite, finished chewing and swallowed and dropped the sandwich back onto the paper plate. "I wanna know... why I don't hear the distinct pitter patter of adorable little hyena claws running to their Papa? Who'd you leave'em with, Kai? Cause, I swear to god, if something happened to my babies---" Joker didn't need to finish that sentence for his threat to be made loud and clear. The clown prince cared very little for much but Bud and Lou seemed to have somehow worked their way into his cold, blackened heart. "And get me a drink."

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If you ever disrespect me and I was calm about it dont trust me

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@insanislupus asked: [ tie ] sender helps receiver with their tie, either by putting it on or adjusting it

Fingers fidget and FLEX at his sides as Jackie ties and adjusts his deep maroon tie, impatient to be able to move around the room freely whenever she's finished. Kai lets out a loud exhale, peering at the mirror in front of him to watch her work. " The idea of these fucking events is ridiculous. I don't care if it's for charity, it gives off snobby rich energy when it's a bunch of politicians standing around drinking champagne and eating horderves. " There was no getting out of it without looking like the BIGGEST asshole on the block however, Kai needed to attend. And on top of it, it was a good opportunity of pulling in more support.

" You're already just about dressed up then? Like you aren't going to make me wait in the car for an additional ten minutes? "

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@t1meaway continued from here.

Kai lets out a laugh that borders on a slight wheeze at Maxine's threat, lifting up his can of said Mountain Dew and chugging the fizzy, SUGARY contents as easily as if it were water. He goes back to his meal of orange chicken and rice with a stray eggroll on top that he had claimed as his in a chopstick battle with her earlier, and eats it as if he hasn't had a proper dinner in days. That was entirely possible unfortunately, these days with Kai's focus so hardwired into his plans for the future he forgot the most BASIC of needs and self care. Which was still a strange thing to say, he had a goal now, a purpose. The only thing he wished for was that Maxine was able to share the journey with him, but he knew where she stood on such things, she's made that crystal clear. Besides, she was still pursuing her own goals.

" Sounds about right, these films usually have no originality in their titles. " Kai smirks to himself as Maxine lays in his lap, taking a big bite of orange chicken and putting a fist to his mouth to cover it a little when he speaks. " I remember the costumes vividly though. What, I mean What does she ask about me exactly? " The question comes out of genuine CURIOSITY rather than feigning any real interest for the girl in question. Kai doesn't have time for things like that unless Ms. Mary Sue could actually handle what was needed to be done to further his movement. He doubted that greatly.

One of Kai's hands moves to settle into Maxine's blonde locks, carefully COMBING his fingers through them. Sometimes he found himself missing the brown, but he understood the change. Less recognizable by anyone who may know her back home and more recognizable in Hollywood's eyes.