Miko
🎖️ Game Master
YSS KAIYO
Galley
19:00
Shasse sat alone in the darkened kitchen area munching on an apple lost deep in thought, since coming to Ayenee she'd not seen any of the same quality food on the ship that the only missing belmont had made, Miko's food truely was special. "Man I wish he was still here to cook, this food is getting bland and I miss his chats."
"I hear if you say his name three times that he magically shows up" Alastair said as he walked into the galley having overheard she comments about the missing brother.
"Oh it's you! For a second there I thought the man himself had shown up but should have known that'd be too good to be true. What brings you here this evening Sir?" Shasse inquired nibbling away at her fruit.
"Oh, just checking up on you given everything that has been happening. Been doing alright since the battle?" He asked as he moved further into the galley and taking a seat next to her.
"I assume you mean when I fired a guass round at you, yeah I'm doing fine now nothing to worry about. What about you though, must have been so scary I'm surprised you weren't sucking your thumb afterwards." Shasse said with an evil grin tossing the core into a bin and thinking of food once more.
"You sneaking into my room again and watching me suck my thumb while I sleep." He flashed her a quick smile. "I am well, not the first time a woman tried to put a round in my chest."
Shasse's grin widened, "You really have a way with women Alastair you know that? Not only do I feel like punching you in the face I also want to laugh at you which is not something many people have managaed to achieve before. Well since you're here wanna eat?"
"Glad I can lighten the mood." He said with a chuckle. "Sure, lets get something to eat. Though talking about eating...I could help but notice during the battle you seemed different and hungry." He leaned in a little closer as he said this.
Shasse leaned in as well, never one to back down from a challange and stared right into the minkan's eyes. "To be truthful, I'm sort of like a vampire now, I need blood to quench a strange hunger I get every now and then, since leaving Ayenee it has been far easier to manage with the SAoY tech. But I still get hungry sometimes." She said the last part with a wink before floating over to the kitchen and switching into an apron and exercise outfit, hair billowing out like snowfall.
Alastair lagged behind Shasse as she moved into the kitchen. As she phased into a new outfit a smirk crossed his face. "Miko would be impressed to see you wearing that apron in style." He looked her over one more time before taking a seat. "Glad your urges have been curbed. But feel free to hit me up if needed. Can't have one of my crew left wanting if you need to feed on...life of another."
Shasse blushed a little, "Well I just thought of how he was always wearing it so it seemed like the right thing to do in a kitchen, does it look bad or something?" The little neko craned her neck, twisting to the side to check if part of her outfit was off. "And thanks for the offer but I'm trying to avoid snacking on crew mates and friends, Sacre already gave me this bottle see." Shasse said holding up the... empty bottle.
"Looks fine on you dear, female version of Miko." a grin crossing his face. "Glad to hear you don't need to snack on the crew but what is the empty bottle going to do for you?" He asked tipping his head to one side.
"Eh?" Shasse loked over and her grin suddenly vanished, "I think I must have, finished it already and I won't be able to get any more for a little bit... But it's fine the hunger doesn't come often, so lets get cooking!" Tossing the bottle to one side the neko strolled into the kitchen pantry to retrieve whatever she could find.
"Ahhh, that explains it then." He said in a calm voice. He watched as she started to look for food curious to learn more of the new Shasse. He takes his hand and put a finger up to his mouth. He bites into it causing it to bleed. He acted as if he rubbed his nose to cover up what just happen. He slowly moved his hand back to the counter and let the blood pool. It was very little as it was just a small cut. "Yeah I am really hungry. I can eat anything you find."
Alastair would be able to see her tail flicking side to side as she rummaged through the cupboards searching for snacks, "Well I found some old crackers and a cookie jar with a few left in it." Shasse stuck her head out with one item in each hand, she noticed the slight pool of blood on the bench top and looked slowly up from it to Alastair. "And what is that doing there, you're not trying to make me do something weird are you?"
He looks to her with a confused look on his face. "Uh, not really...just here for some food and a chat. Hope those left over cookies are still good." He made no eye contact to his hand and just looked at her with a hungry expression.
Shasse regarded him with a serious look before shaking her head, "Of course not, now you want a cookie? Time to open wide and say ahh!" Shasse reached in and retrieved a cookine, waving it in front of his face.
He reached up with his hand that had the cut on it. As his hand turned over he noticed the blood. "Huh...seems a cut myself on something." He said in a low voice as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a handkerchief. It took just a moment to clean it off. He placed the handkerchief on the counter and continued to reach for the cookie. "Thanks for the offer." He said with a smile.
With feline speed Shasse pulled her hand back moving the treat of of his reach, "Nuh uh mister, I'm the cook here and you are an officer so just open your mouth for me." The little neko crossed her arms and puffed up her cheeks with a pouty face.
He tipped his head to one side for a moment then opened his mouth.
With a pleased look the cat girl smiled and pushed the cookie partway into his mouth, "I hope they aren't stale, that's why you get to try them first. You wouldn't want little ol me to taste something bad would you?" She said with a childlike tone.
He nibbled the cookie right down without a second thought. "Nope, can't have one of my fave neko getting sick from bad food." The cookie was a little old but still good.
Shasse watched in amusement as he practically inhaled it, "Are they alright then? You seemed to like it well enough." Her gaze flicked across to the blood once more and to the minkans finger before focusing back on him. "There is still a few left?"
Alastair smiled at her with a gleeful look in his eye. "Tastes good to me. Go on and take one for yourself." He said motioning with his hand that had the small cut on it. He took notice of her gaze looking at the blood left on the counter.
Reaching back into the jar the little neko retrieved another cookie and took a small nibble on it before nodding her head, "They're alright, but I wish there was something better, that didn't need actual effort to prepare. Why don't we have like, a ton of insta meals lying around for when people are hungry?" She said, subconciously nibbling at the cookie in her hands and looking at Alastair's finger.
"I have to believe we have such a thing, though Miko would never admit to cooking such a meal. Maybe they are freeze dyed and would be in one of the cupboards." He said pointing to the row of doors directly behind her. His out reached arm with the bloody finger passing closely to her.
The bllue neko's nose twitched ever so slightly, she didn't exactly get hungry at the thought of tearing into a person and drinking from them but something about the hunger made the smell slightly more appealing. Without so much as an inhale of breath she quickly stuck out her tongue and licked the stray drop before acting as though nothing had happened. "Oh you think we do? I'll go check over there, away from here... yeah."
Alastair watched closely as she licked his finger exactly where the cut was. He could tell it had been licked by the fact it felt wet and more cool. Without acting as if anything was out of place he retracted his arm back towards himself. "Are too cute Shasse, kissing the cut on my finger to make it better." He chuckled with a smile. He picked up the handkerchief and pressed it against the wound to stop the bleeding.
Shasse didn't turn around but she faltered in her step none the less, "Well, I coulldn't just leave it there. It was so distracting too I can't believe you sat there knowing it must have been enticing for me, you're sooo meeaaan." The blue neko said with humor in her tone as she dug around for any MRE's.
"Ahh, so that was enticing for you then." He comment with a matter of fact tone of voice. "I hope it was good cause now you have Belmont blood in you. Enjoy knowing that fact." His laugh was a mix between playful and slight evil sounding.
"Well it's not the first Belmont I've ever had you know, your brother beat you to it earlier." Shasse smirked coming back to the bench with an unopened box of crackers, "And look what I found!"
Alastair placed his hand over his heart acting as if he was hurt. "Arg, breaking my heart Shasse to have Miko be your first. Ahh, but I have a trick up my sleeve. My blood is not of the Belmonts. It is special and only known to me." His frown returned to a smile.
"Oh you thought it was Miko? Nah I haven't seen him in a while sadly but it was actually Miles, he made up a bloodbag for me which I had to take after my, uhh outburst, in Ayenee." Shasse opened the packet of crackers and took a couple, slowly munching on them, "But I didn't know the two brothers had a third, which makes sense if you're not blood related so tell me how it came to pass that you would be one of them?"
"I don't recall much from my early years. I was brought into the family at a young age. Was told my family had been killed during a hit. Mr Belmont was close to them so instantly took me in." His tone had softened. He reached over and grabbed a cracker. "Since then I have been doing my best to advance and improve. Never one to shy away from danger or a challenge." A small smile crossed his face.
"Wow I can't believe those two, keeping you a secret from me for so long." Shasse huffed devouring another cracker with intense ferocity as though she was actually mad at them about it. "And someone with such a mysterious past too, I'll be trying to guess what your parents did for work for ages now."
"Awe, don't hold it against them. I been with them for so long that they most likely didn't even think of making a point to share." He reached over and grabbed another cracker to eat. "As for what my family did, well, my father was a carpenter and mother a cook." He gave her a quick wink indicating the story is not what it seems.
Shasse huffed, "You know, I had this same conversation with Miko. Miles hadn't bothered mentioning him before either, I swear something is wrong with you Belmonts you're all so wacky in some way." The little neko reached for another cracker and found it was the final one in the box, she held it up at eye level and stared at Alastair without saying a word.
Alastair motioned for her to eat the last one. "You seem alright so I will fill you in on a small part of it." He leaned in close to her ear. "We come from a family that has two faces. Yet we are different or at least want to be different. Your not the only one with secrets my dear vampire Shasse." As his words finished he licked her ear and pulled back away from her. "Just returning the favor" He said with a smile.
The neko's ears twitched rapidly and her face formed a shocked expression as she pulled back and lost her balance, crashing to the floor not unlike the first time she met miko. "Gah why would you, ow ow ow, why would you even do that! How is that returning a fa- oh" Shasse stopped mid rant from the floor realising he was in fact getting her back for the finger. "That's still not fair tho... I can't help needing some blood now and then." The cat girl sat cross legged on the floor and pouted.
He jumped up from the chair and kneeled down next to her. "And I can't help but tease my friends so I guess that makes us kind of similar." He reached his hand down to help her back up. "Though sorry for the shock, I didn't exect this much of a reaction." He could not help but chuckle as he looked at her pouty face as she sat on the floor.
Whether it was out of spite or brought on by her slight hunger they wouldn't know, but as he reached out a hand the little neko promptly clamped her mouth on his fingers, drawing a little blood. "This is what you get for making me fall off my chair, and we are very different cause your too tall for your own good." Shasse mumbled indignantly sucking slightly.
His eye twitched for a moment as a slight amount of pain came from his finger. It quickly passed and he placed his other hand onto her head. He started to laugh. "This is even more funny in that we started our talk about me sucking my thumb. Oh how the tables have turned." The look in his eyes was of admiration, even if the laughing might of made it seem less so.
"Yeah well, I guess your thumb tastes kinda ok." Shasse said releasing his digits and wiping her mouth, although it was barely anything it would be enough for her to get to the medbay later and restock under the guidence of Sacre. "And why are you looking at me like that? What's so weird about it?" Shasse said smirking.
"Just happy yet another Belmont fits your tastes." He said with a wink as he leaned up. "Though I am still hungry, want me to make us something to eat?" He commented as he looked around the kitchen. "Been awhile but should still remember some of the lessons I got from Miko." He said under his breath.
"Ooooh, yes please. I am still a little hungry as well... but for food I think eheh." Shasse played with her hair idely as she waited to see what this officer could cook up. "It better be tasty though, if these crackers taste better I will never let you live it down."
Alstair looked at her for a moment clearly trying to think of a Miko worthy comeback. "Ahh but I have the secret ingredient to make it taste wonderful." He held out his finger with the cut of on it. She would see him grinning ear to ear behind his hand. "Though, this does give me an idea of what to make." Alastair mumbled as he started to think of a dish to make.
"You really like to entice the girls you meet don't you? Well sorry but I made a promise to avoid sustaining myself on other crew so while I will thank you for the few drops I wont be taking any more." Shasse said matter of factly sweeping his hand to the side, but clearly still interested in it.
"I am glad to hear that but offer still stands. As an officer of the crew and a friend if it keeps you well I have no issue with it." He rolled his hand and wrist under her arm sweeping his away. For just a moment he pressed his hand against hers and interlaced thier fingers. A moment later and he was at the counter digging around for food, leaving her to question what just happen.
Question is exactly what she did, too sudden was the movement to pull away from or voice her confusion and rather the neko simply sat there staring at her hand after Alastair had let go. These belmonts were all so strange, one who is awkward around even her even after knowing each other for a year, another who uses food to try and get into relationships and now Alastair. She hadn't quite figured him out yet and it bugged her but never one to turn down food the cat girl sat on her stool patiently rocking her legs back and forth. "So what are you making?"
"Oh I have a treat for you. I got the idea just moments ago." He said with a smile as he went to work fixing the dish. It looked to be a simple dish as he only grabbed chicken, juice and a fruit. First the chicken went in and started to cook. This was followed by some wine when it turned brown. As it simmered Alastair cut up some onions which he quickly tossed into the pan.
"Ahh, now this is what I call food. Seems I have not lost my touch after all." He said with a smile just before a huge fireball burst from the pan. "Holy crap, forgot booze likes to do that" He said with a laugh as he pulled the food off the heat for a moment.
Although she tried to hide it the neko was practically drooling over the smells coming from within the kitchen as she sat on her stool dreaming of eating it as soon as it was done. "Yeah no kidding that smells amazing, just dont burn down the ship before i get a chance to eat." Shasse was a little curious how he got the idea for chicken just from recently as it hadn't even been mentioned but that's cooks for you, weird people who pull inspiration from all sorts of places. Kinda like artists and dancers, even singers really...
Alastair started to hum to himself as he cooked away. Shasse would see him flip the food in the pan a few times. While he was not as good as Miko he did manage to spill only a few things out of it. After a few more flips he reached over and grabbed the fruit. He peeled it quickly and started to break apart the wedges. The smell of citrus filled the air as he placed it it in the pan with the chicken. He took another fruit, peeled and cut this one up very fine.
"Its almost ready my friend. I hope your hungry for something out of this world." He was set on this being something amazing.
Shasse began to bang her fists on the bench in anticipation, "Food, Food, Food." Was all that she said as her vision was locked on the tastey looking concoction, tongue licking her lips for a moment before a cloud seemed to cross her expression. "Alastair, when you said it gave you an idea of what to make. How did me not wanting to take your blood give you an idea exactly?.." Her expression wavered as the worry showed in her voice that he'd gone and done something reckless.
As she finished her words the dish was plated and tossed in front of her. "The idea to make something with a play on words. Behold, my pan seared chicken with blood orange dressing." Around the chicken was in fact blood oranges used to season it and beside the plate a small dish with the dressing. "I shall call it, Shasse's Blood Chicken." He said with a huge smile on his face. For just a moment she might mistake him fro Miko as his motions and expresses were exactly like his.
The neko stopped bangin on the countertop for a moment and stared longingly at the dish, it smelled and looked so good she was barely able to stop herself from grabbing it and eating like a savage. "Mik- Alistair, rather. It looks amazing! But why are you naming it after me? It's too much really, just the food alone would be amazing." She purred before leaping up and floating into his chest, wrapping her arms around him and giving the minkan a tight hug.
He wrapped his arms around her in return. "Ah, just a habit I picked up from my other half Miko when it comes to cooking. Plus it got you to smile so working as intended." He said smiling super big. He was glad she enjoyed the dish as it was his way of forgiving her for trying to put a round into his chest.
"You Belmont's are all so weird." Came the muffled response before she finally broke the hug and returned to her stool ready to dig in. Taking her first bite the neko's eyes lit up and she practically melted at the flavours, it was cooked just right and had the perfect blend of the mean soaked with fruit juices. "This is sooooo good!" She managed to say before taking another bite and looking slightly dazed from the taste.
Alastair just rested his head in his hands as he propped his elbows up on the counter. "Glad you like it, with a brother like Miko it is hard to top his cooking." Alastair had the most glowly look to him. He unrested his head from his arm and reached for a fork. He grabbed a piece that wasn't being destroyed by the hungry neko. "Mmm, this sure does melt in your mouth."
"I know right?!" Came a mouthful of words from Shasse as she continued her onslaught, leaving no scraps behind. "So you just had the idea to cook this because of the name? That seems a little strange but I guess they both have a common theme that way, I was thinking you would have somehow put blood into it but it was just the fruit, I'm so relieved."
Alastair reached over and grabbed a can he had pulled from the fridge. He flipped it over and out came whipped cream that he put on his finger. "Nah, I was saving that for dessert." He said with a big grin as he put his finger in his mouth and cleaned it of the whipped cream. "Just joking." He said with a chuckle.
Spitting the chewed contents of her mouth in surprise Shasse gasped and spluttered, these jokes were getting a little too much even for her but, it was such a tempting offer at the same time. Something about blood and his willingness was very alluring and piqued her hunger. "Ack, you made me lose that mouthful how could you!"
He laughed even hard as the food splatted across the counter top. "I am sorry!" He said trying to sound sincere yet could not stop laughing. "I didn't expect that reaction at all." He continued to laugh. "Ok, ok I will not do that anymore." His laugh slowed then stopped.
"You better not, or I'll pull out my special move and you'll never see it coming." Shasse mumbled slowly munching on the next piece keeping an eye on the minakn. "What's so funny anyway we just lost a valuable ally." She continued mumbling through her food, eyeing his finger a little more again.
"Hey hey, you keep that Shasse puppy dog eyes to yourself. I heard how hard to resist that look is." He commented with a smile. "But please, what do you mean by we lost an ally?" He asked in a curious tone.
"Admiral fowel of course!" The neko exclaimed as though it was common knowledge that she considered food to be comrades in a weird sort of way, sort of like naming teddy bears but it's the edibles instead. "And I have absolutely no idea what you mean by puppy-dog eyes, I'm not doing anyyyything." She said, ironically pleading with her eyes for some sympathy.
He turned his head slightly and looked at her. "Un huh, admiral fowel...more like admiral foul." He said with a chuckle proud of his play on words. "And the look your giving right now. I see what your doing." He said leaning in closer.
The neko blinked at him as he leaned in, before sticking out her tongue and poking him in the nose with it. "Booped ya, govener goose." Shasse let out a silly giggle and clutched her sides, something about this minkan, much like Miko made her just want to throw sanity to the wind and play all day. "And don't disrespect the Admiral, he can provide for a group of 4 you know."
He leaned back slightly having a look that said he just got an idea. A split second later he had reached around and pinched her butt. "Goosed ya!!" He said in an excited voice.
"NYA! What the heck was that?! I don't think a little boop constitutes a pinch you naughty goose." Shasse said glaring at him, almost playfully with a small shine in her eyes, a small smile twitching at the corner of her mouth. "I demand you ammend for this action with more food, and I want you too feed me." The neko floated cross legged just above her stool with her arms crossed and eyes turned away.
Alastair reached up and moved the hair that was over his shoulder and pulled it to one side. He then tipped his head to the side to really expose his neck. He reached over and grabbed the can and within seconds had a nice mound of whipped cream on his neck. "So need me to put my neck in your mouth or can you handle that part." She was finding out that Alastair has no problem to repay debts. In his own way at least.
"UH wha-uh err." Stammered the neko, completely taken aback, this was not what she'd had in mind at all but this man, this Belmont, was behaving just like Miko it was almsot scary. "W-well I di-did say feed me..." She said almost reluctantly, a little nervous of what was taking place. She was supposed to be avoiding this kind of thing but here was an officer, putting cream on his neck and asking her to bite him.
A grin crossed his face. An evil grinch like grin as he looked at her. "Oh right, was to stop teasing like this. Shouldn't be encouraging this type of thing." He said as he took a finger and wiped the cream from his neck and dropped it into his mouth.
"Uh, yeah... But that's not quite what I meant." Shasse whispered, sitting on her hands back on the stool and closing her eyes, slightly opening her mouth and trembling, some part of her hoping he would say it was all a joke but another part hoping she'd be tasting cream in a few seconds.
She would feel the cool feeling as her mouth was filled with whipped cream. Filled clear to the top. "There we go, all topped off." He said as he booped her on the nose with his finger.
Shasse purred slightly and reflexively closed her mouth, although she felt his skin she was too enticed to stop and nibbled on Alastair's neck, drawing a few drops of blood and humming in delight.
Alastair felt the slight pinch as she took a nibble of his neck. Clearly he only had himself to blame for this so just relaxed and let her have a little fun. "I guess some Belmont was on the dessert menu after all." He said in a smooth silky voice.
"Mmm, I'm sorry but it was just, instinct... And you really don't taste bad, not the same as Miles though. Guess that's what happens when you're not related." Shasse mused still clamped on his neck, her eyes closed as the little neko started feeling sleepy, slowly she slipped down and gently curled up ready to sleep.
Where the neck goes the body will follow. As Shasse slipped down she pulled Alastair right along with her. His eyes scanned the room as this surely looked completely wrong. A girl curled up right against him and would look like she is sucking on his neck. Which was technically true but might think this is going somewhere.
"Um...hey...Shasse, you need me to take you back to your room?" He asked in a low voice.
"I just need a nap, I'll only be... A few minutes..." She mumbled, her grip on his neck slipping until she was more or less juust resting on his shoulder, softly purring in his lap.
"Miko wasn't joking that she can go from hyper to passed out in your lap." He said under his breath. Not knowing what else to do he just petted her head and let her rest in his lap. Despite the fangs, she looked very peaceful in this state.
"Mmm comfy bed..." She mumbled turning over a few times, not able to find a comfortable position as she tried to sleep but was kept awake, with a cute little yawn she opened her eyes just a crack and lazily looked up at Alastair. "I think, that bed sounds good..."
"My thoughts exactly." He said with a smile as he positioned himself in order to pick her up. With one lift he had her in his arms held princess style. "I hope this isn't the start of a trend." He mused to himself as he walked off in the direction of Shasse's room.
Galley
19:00
Shasse sat alone in the darkened kitchen area munching on an apple lost deep in thought, since coming to Ayenee she'd not seen any of the same quality food on the ship that the only missing belmont had made, Miko's food truely was special. "Man I wish he was still here to cook, this food is getting bland and I miss his chats."
"I hear if you say his name three times that he magically shows up" Alastair said as he walked into the galley having overheard she comments about the missing brother.
"Oh it's you! For a second there I thought the man himself had shown up but should have known that'd be too good to be true. What brings you here this evening Sir?" Shasse inquired nibbling away at her fruit.
"Oh, just checking up on you given everything that has been happening. Been doing alright since the battle?" He asked as he moved further into the galley and taking a seat next to her.
"I assume you mean when I fired a guass round at you, yeah I'm doing fine now nothing to worry about. What about you though, must have been so scary I'm surprised you weren't sucking your thumb afterwards." Shasse said with an evil grin tossing the core into a bin and thinking of food once more.
"You sneaking into my room again and watching me suck my thumb while I sleep." He flashed her a quick smile. "I am well, not the first time a woman tried to put a round in my chest."
Shasse's grin widened, "You really have a way with women Alastair you know that? Not only do I feel like punching you in the face I also want to laugh at you which is not something many people have managaed to achieve before. Well since you're here wanna eat?"
"Glad I can lighten the mood." He said with a chuckle. "Sure, lets get something to eat. Though talking about eating...I could help but notice during the battle you seemed different and hungry." He leaned in a little closer as he said this.
Shasse leaned in as well, never one to back down from a challange and stared right into the minkan's eyes. "To be truthful, I'm sort of like a vampire now, I need blood to quench a strange hunger I get every now and then, since leaving Ayenee it has been far easier to manage with the SAoY tech. But I still get hungry sometimes." She said the last part with a wink before floating over to the kitchen and switching into an apron and exercise outfit, hair billowing out like snowfall.
Alastair lagged behind Shasse as she moved into the kitchen. As she phased into a new outfit a smirk crossed his face. "Miko would be impressed to see you wearing that apron in style." He looked her over one more time before taking a seat. "Glad your urges have been curbed. But feel free to hit me up if needed. Can't have one of my crew left wanting if you need to feed on...life of another."
Shasse blushed a little, "Well I just thought of how he was always wearing it so it seemed like the right thing to do in a kitchen, does it look bad or something?" The little neko craned her neck, twisting to the side to check if part of her outfit was off. "And thanks for the offer but I'm trying to avoid snacking on crew mates and friends, Sacre already gave me this bottle see." Shasse said holding up the... empty bottle.
"Looks fine on you dear, female version of Miko." a grin crossing his face. "Glad to hear you don't need to snack on the crew but what is the empty bottle going to do for you?" He asked tipping his head to one side.
"Eh?" Shasse loked over and her grin suddenly vanished, "I think I must have, finished it already and I won't be able to get any more for a little bit... But it's fine the hunger doesn't come often, so lets get cooking!" Tossing the bottle to one side the neko strolled into the kitchen pantry to retrieve whatever she could find.
"Ahhh, that explains it then." He said in a calm voice. He watched as she started to look for food curious to learn more of the new Shasse. He takes his hand and put a finger up to his mouth. He bites into it causing it to bleed. He acted as if he rubbed his nose to cover up what just happen. He slowly moved his hand back to the counter and let the blood pool. It was very little as it was just a small cut. "Yeah I am really hungry. I can eat anything you find."
Alastair would be able to see her tail flicking side to side as she rummaged through the cupboards searching for snacks, "Well I found some old crackers and a cookie jar with a few left in it." Shasse stuck her head out with one item in each hand, she noticed the slight pool of blood on the bench top and looked slowly up from it to Alastair. "And what is that doing there, you're not trying to make me do something weird are you?"
He looks to her with a confused look on his face. "Uh, not really...just here for some food and a chat. Hope those left over cookies are still good." He made no eye contact to his hand and just looked at her with a hungry expression.
Shasse regarded him with a serious look before shaking her head, "Of course not, now you want a cookie? Time to open wide and say ahh!" Shasse reached in and retrieved a cookine, waving it in front of his face.
He reached up with his hand that had the cut on it. As his hand turned over he noticed the blood. "Huh...seems a cut myself on something." He said in a low voice as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a handkerchief. It took just a moment to clean it off. He placed the handkerchief on the counter and continued to reach for the cookie. "Thanks for the offer." He said with a smile.
With feline speed Shasse pulled her hand back moving the treat of of his reach, "Nuh uh mister, I'm the cook here and you are an officer so just open your mouth for me." The little neko crossed her arms and puffed up her cheeks with a pouty face.
He tipped his head to one side for a moment then opened his mouth.
With a pleased look the cat girl smiled and pushed the cookie partway into his mouth, "I hope they aren't stale, that's why you get to try them first. You wouldn't want little ol me to taste something bad would you?" She said with a childlike tone.
He nibbled the cookie right down without a second thought. "Nope, can't have one of my fave neko getting sick from bad food." The cookie was a little old but still good.
Shasse watched in amusement as he practically inhaled it, "Are they alright then? You seemed to like it well enough." Her gaze flicked across to the blood once more and to the minkans finger before focusing back on him. "There is still a few left?"
Alastair smiled at her with a gleeful look in his eye. "Tastes good to me. Go on and take one for yourself." He said motioning with his hand that had the small cut on it. He took notice of her gaze looking at the blood left on the counter.
Reaching back into the jar the little neko retrieved another cookie and took a small nibble on it before nodding her head, "They're alright, but I wish there was something better, that didn't need actual effort to prepare. Why don't we have like, a ton of insta meals lying around for when people are hungry?" She said, subconciously nibbling at the cookie in her hands and looking at Alastair's finger.
"I have to believe we have such a thing, though Miko would never admit to cooking such a meal. Maybe they are freeze dyed and would be in one of the cupboards." He said pointing to the row of doors directly behind her. His out reached arm with the bloody finger passing closely to her.
The bllue neko's nose twitched ever so slightly, she didn't exactly get hungry at the thought of tearing into a person and drinking from them but something about the hunger made the smell slightly more appealing. Without so much as an inhale of breath she quickly stuck out her tongue and licked the stray drop before acting as though nothing had happened. "Oh you think we do? I'll go check over there, away from here... yeah."
Alastair watched closely as she licked his finger exactly where the cut was. He could tell it had been licked by the fact it felt wet and more cool. Without acting as if anything was out of place he retracted his arm back towards himself. "Are too cute Shasse, kissing the cut on my finger to make it better." He chuckled with a smile. He picked up the handkerchief and pressed it against the wound to stop the bleeding.
Shasse didn't turn around but she faltered in her step none the less, "Well, I coulldn't just leave it there. It was so distracting too I can't believe you sat there knowing it must have been enticing for me, you're sooo meeaaan." The blue neko said with humor in her tone as she dug around for any MRE's.
"Ahh, so that was enticing for you then." He comment with a matter of fact tone of voice. "I hope it was good cause now you have Belmont blood in you. Enjoy knowing that fact." His laugh was a mix between playful and slight evil sounding.
"Well it's not the first Belmont I've ever had you know, your brother beat you to it earlier." Shasse smirked coming back to the bench with an unopened box of crackers, "And look what I found!"
Alastair placed his hand over his heart acting as if he was hurt. "Arg, breaking my heart Shasse to have Miko be your first. Ahh, but I have a trick up my sleeve. My blood is not of the Belmonts. It is special and only known to me." His frown returned to a smile.
"Oh you thought it was Miko? Nah I haven't seen him in a while sadly but it was actually Miles, he made up a bloodbag for me which I had to take after my, uhh outburst, in Ayenee." Shasse opened the packet of crackers and took a couple, slowly munching on them, "But I didn't know the two brothers had a third, which makes sense if you're not blood related so tell me how it came to pass that you would be one of them?"
"I don't recall much from my early years. I was brought into the family at a young age. Was told my family had been killed during a hit. Mr Belmont was close to them so instantly took me in." His tone had softened. He reached over and grabbed a cracker. "Since then I have been doing my best to advance and improve. Never one to shy away from danger or a challenge." A small smile crossed his face.
"Wow I can't believe those two, keeping you a secret from me for so long." Shasse huffed devouring another cracker with intense ferocity as though she was actually mad at them about it. "And someone with such a mysterious past too, I'll be trying to guess what your parents did for work for ages now."
"Awe, don't hold it against them. I been with them for so long that they most likely didn't even think of making a point to share." He reached over and grabbed another cracker to eat. "As for what my family did, well, my father was a carpenter and mother a cook." He gave her a quick wink indicating the story is not what it seems.
Shasse huffed, "You know, I had this same conversation with Miko. Miles hadn't bothered mentioning him before either, I swear something is wrong with you Belmonts you're all so wacky in some way." The little neko reached for another cracker and found it was the final one in the box, she held it up at eye level and stared at Alastair without saying a word.
Alastair motioned for her to eat the last one. "You seem alright so I will fill you in on a small part of it." He leaned in close to her ear. "We come from a family that has two faces. Yet we are different or at least want to be different. Your not the only one with secrets my dear vampire Shasse." As his words finished he licked her ear and pulled back away from her. "Just returning the favor" He said with a smile.
The neko's ears twitched rapidly and her face formed a shocked expression as she pulled back and lost her balance, crashing to the floor not unlike the first time she met miko. "Gah why would you, ow ow ow, why would you even do that! How is that returning a fa- oh" Shasse stopped mid rant from the floor realising he was in fact getting her back for the finger. "That's still not fair tho... I can't help needing some blood now and then." The cat girl sat cross legged on the floor and pouted.
He jumped up from the chair and kneeled down next to her. "And I can't help but tease my friends so I guess that makes us kind of similar." He reached his hand down to help her back up. "Though sorry for the shock, I didn't exect this much of a reaction." He could not help but chuckle as he looked at her pouty face as she sat on the floor.
Whether it was out of spite or brought on by her slight hunger they wouldn't know, but as he reached out a hand the little neko promptly clamped her mouth on his fingers, drawing a little blood. "This is what you get for making me fall off my chair, and we are very different cause your too tall for your own good." Shasse mumbled indignantly sucking slightly.
His eye twitched for a moment as a slight amount of pain came from his finger. It quickly passed and he placed his other hand onto her head. He started to laugh. "This is even more funny in that we started our talk about me sucking my thumb. Oh how the tables have turned." The look in his eyes was of admiration, even if the laughing might of made it seem less so.
"Yeah well, I guess your thumb tastes kinda ok." Shasse said releasing his digits and wiping her mouth, although it was barely anything it would be enough for her to get to the medbay later and restock under the guidence of Sacre. "And why are you looking at me like that? What's so weird about it?" Shasse said smirking.
"Just happy yet another Belmont fits your tastes." He said with a wink as he leaned up. "Though I am still hungry, want me to make us something to eat?" He commented as he looked around the kitchen. "Been awhile but should still remember some of the lessons I got from Miko." He said under his breath.
"Ooooh, yes please. I am still a little hungry as well... but for food I think eheh." Shasse played with her hair idely as she waited to see what this officer could cook up. "It better be tasty though, if these crackers taste better I will never let you live it down."
Alstair looked at her for a moment clearly trying to think of a Miko worthy comeback. "Ahh but I have the secret ingredient to make it taste wonderful." He held out his finger with the cut of on it. She would see him grinning ear to ear behind his hand. "Though, this does give me an idea of what to make." Alastair mumbled as he started to think of a dish to make.
"You really like to entice the girls you meet don't you? Well sorry but I made a promise to avoid sustaining myself on other crew so while I will thank you for the few drops I wont be taking any more." Shasse said matter of factly sweeping his hand to the side, but clearly still interested in it.
"I am glad to hear that but offer still stands. As an officer of the crew and a friend if it keeps you well I have no issue with it." He rolled his hand and wrist under her arm sweeping his away. For just a moment he pressed his hand against hers and interlaced thier fingers. A moment later and he was at the counter digging around for food, leaving her to question what just happen.
Question is exactly what she did, too sudden was the movement to pull away from or voice her confusion and rather the neko simply sat there staring at her hand after Alastair had let go. These belmonts were all so strange, one who is awkward around even her even after knowing each other for a year, another who uses food to try and get into relationships and now Alastair. She hadn't quite figured him out yet and it bugged her but never one to turn down food the cat girl sat on her stool patiently rocking her legs back and forth. "So what are you making?"
"Oh I have a treat for you. I got the idea just moments ago." He said with a smile as he went to work fixing the dish. It looked to be a simple dish as he only grabbed chicken, juice and a fruit. First the chicken went in and started to cook. This was followed by some wine when it turned brown. As it simmered Alastair cut up some onions which he quickly tossed into the pan.
"Ahh, now this is what I call food. Seems I have not lost my touch after all." He said with a smile just before a huge fireball burst from the pan. "Holy crap, forgot booze likes to do that" He said with a laugh as he pulled the food off the heat for a moment.
Although she tried to hide it the neko was practically drooling over the smells coming from within the kitchen as she sat on her stool dreaming of eating it as soon as it was done. "Yeah no kidding that smells amazing, just dont burn down the ship before i get a chance to eat." Shasse was a little curious how he got the idea for chicken just from recently as it hadn't even been mentioned but that's cooks for you, weird people who pull inspiration from all sorts of places. Kinda like artists and dancers, even singers really...
Alastair started to hum to himself as he cooked away. Shasse would see him flip the food in the pan a few times. While he was not as good as Miko he did manage to spill only a few things out of it. After a few more flips he reached over and grabbed the fruit. He peeled it quickly and started to break apart the wedges. The smell of citrus filled the air as he placed it it in the pan with the chicken. He took another fruit, peeled and cut this one up very fine.
"Its almost ready my friend. I hope your hungry for something out of this world." He was set on this being something amazing.
Shasse began to bang her fists on the bench in anticipation, "Food, Food, Food." Was all that she said as her vision was locked on the tastey looking concoction, tongue licking her lips for a moment before a cloud seemed to cross her expression. "Alastair, when you said it gave you an idea of what to make. How did me not wanting to take your blood give you an idea exactly?.." Her expression wavered as the worry showed in her voice that he'd gone and done something reckless.
As she finished her words the dish was plated and tossed in front of her. "The idea to make something with a play on words. Behold, my pan seared chicken with blood orange dressing." Around the chicken was in fact blood oranges used to season it and beside the plate a small dish with the dressing. "I shall call it, Shasse's Blood Chicken." He said with a huge smile on his face. For just a moment she might mistake him fro Miko as his motions and expresses were exactly like his.
The neko stopped bangin on the countertop for a moment and stared longingly at the dish, it smelled and looked so good she was barely able to stop herself from grabbing it and eating like a savage. "Mik- Alistair, rather. It looks amazing! But why are you naming it after me? It's too much really, just the food alone would be amazing." She purred before leaping up and floating into his chest, wrapping her arms around him and giving the minkan a tight hug.
He wrapped his arms around her in return. "Ah, just a habit I picked up from my other half Miko when it comes to cooking. Plus it got you to smile so working as intended." He said smiling super big. He was glad she enjoyed the dish as it was his way of forgiving her for trying to put a round into his chest.
"You Belmont's are all so weird." Came the muffled response before she finally broke the hug and returned to her stool ready to dig in. Taking her first bite the neko's eyes lit up and she practically melted at the flavours, it was cooked just right and had the perfect blend of the mean soaked with fruit juices. "This is sooooo good!" She managed to say before taking another bite and looking slightly dazed from the taste.
Alastair just rested his head in his hands as he propped his elbows up on the counter. "Glad you like it, with a brother like Miko it is hard to top his cooking." Alastair had the most glowly look to him. He unrested his head from his arm and reached for a fork. He grabbed a piece that wasn't being destroyed by the hungry neko. "Mmm, this sure does melt in your mouth."
"I know right?!" Came a mouthful of words from Shasse as she continued her onslaught, leaving no scraps behind. "So you just had the idea to cook this because of the name? That seems a little strange but I guess they both have a common theme that way, I was thinking you would have somehow put blood into it but it was just the fruit, I'm so relieved."
Alastair reached over and grabbed a can he had pulled from the fridge. He flipped it over and out came whipped cream that he put on his finger. "Nah, I was saving that for dessert." He said with a big grin as he put his finger in his mouth and cleaned it of the whipped cream. "Just joking." He said with a chuckle.
Spitting the chewed contents of her mouth in surprise Shasse gasped and spluttered, these jokes were getting a little too much even for her but, it was such a tempting offer at the same time. Something about blood and his willingness was very alluring and piqued her hunger. "Ack, you made me lose that mouthful how could you!"
He laughed even hard as the food splatted across the counter top. "I am sorry!" He said trying to sound sincere yet could not stop laughing. "I didn't expect that reaction at all." He continued to laugh. "Ok, ok I will not do that anymore." His laugh slowed then stopped.
"You better not, or I'll pull out my special move and you'll never see it coming." Shasse mumbled slowly munching on the next piece keeping an eye on the minakn. "What's so funny anyway we just lost a valuable ally." She continued mumbling through her food, eyeing his finger a little more again.
"Hey hey, you keep that Shasse puppy dog eyes to yourself. I heard how hard to resist that look is." He commented with a smile. "But please, what do you mean by we lost an ally?" He asked in a curious tone.
"Admiral fowel of course!" The neko exclaimed as though it was common knowledge that she considered food to be comrades in a weird sort of way, sort of like naming teddy bears but it's the edibles instead. "And I have absolutely no idea what you mean by puppy-dog eyes, I'm not doing anyyyything." She said, ironically pleading with her eyes for some sympathy.
He turned his head slightly and looked at her. "Un huh, admiral fowel...more like admiral foul." He said with a chuckle proud of his play on words. "And the look your giving right now. I see what your doing." He said leaning in closer.
The neko blinked at him as he leaned in, before sticking out her tongue and poking him in the nose with it. "Booped ya, govener goose." Shasse let out a silly giggle and clutched her sides, something about this minkan, much like Miko made her just want to throw sanity to the wind and play all day. "And don't disrespect the Admiral, he can provide for a group of 4 you know."
He leaned back slightly having a look that said he just got an idea. A split second later he had reached around and pinched her butt. "Goosed ya!!" He said in an excited voice.
"NYA! What the heck was that?! I don't think a little boop constitutes a pinch you naughty goose." Shasse said glaring at him, almost playfully with a small shine in her eyes, a small smile twitching at the corner of her mouth. "I demand you ammend for this action with more food, and I want you too feed me." The neko floated cross legged just above her stool with her arms crossed and eyes turned away.
Alastair reached up and moved the hair that was over his shoulder and pulled it to one side. He then tipped his head to the side to really expose his neck. He reached over and grabbed the can and within seconds had a nice mound of whipped cream on his neck. "So need me to put my neck in your mouth or can you handle that part." She was finding out that Alastair has no problem to repay debts. In his own way at least.
"UH wha-uh err." Stammered the neko, completely taken aback, this was not what she'd had in mind at all but this man, this Belmont, was behaving just like Miko it was almsot scary. "W-well I di-did say feed me..." She said almost reluctantly, a little nervous of what was taking place. She was supposed to be avoiding this kind of thing but here was an officer, putting cream on his neck and asking her to bite him.
A grin crossed his face. An evil grinch like grin as he looked at her. "Oh right, was to stop teasing like this. Shouldn't be encouraging this type of thing." He said as he took a finger and wiped the cream from his neck and dropped it into his mouth.
"Uh, yeah... But that's not quite what I meant." Shasse whispered, sitting on her hands back on the stool and closing her eyes, slightly opening her mouth and trembling, some part of her hoping he would say it was all a joke but another part hoping she'd be tasting cream in a few seconds.
She would feel the cool feeling as her mouth was filled with whipped cream. Filled clear to the top. "There we go, all topped off." He said as he booped her on the nose with his finger.
Shasse purred slightly and reflexively closed her mouth, although she felt his skin she was too enticed to stop and nibbled on Alastair's neck, drawing a few drops of blood and humming in delight.
Alastair felt the slight pinch as she took a nibble of his neck. Clearly he only had himself to blame for this so just relaxed and let her have a little fun. "I guess some Belmont was on the dessert menu after all." He said in a smooth silky voice.
"Mmm, I'm sorry but it was just, instinct... And you really don't taste bad, not the same as Miles though. Guess that's what happens when you're not related." Shasse mused still clamped on his neck, her eyes closed as the little neko started feeling sleepy, slowly she slipped down and gently curled up ready to sleep.
Where the neck goes the body will follow. As Shasse slipped down she pulled Alastair right along with her. His eyes scanned the room as this surely looked completely wrong. A girl curled up right against him and would look like she is sucking on his neck. Which was technically true but might think this is going somewhere.
"Um...hey...Shasse, you need me to take you back to your room?" He asked in a low voice.
"I just need a nap, I'll only be... A few minutes..." She mumbled, her grip on his neck slipping until she was more or less juust resting on his shoulder, softly purring in his lap.
"Miko wasn't joking that she can go from hyper to passed out in your lap." He said under his breath. Not knowing what else to do he just petted her head and let her rest in his lap. Despite the fangs, she looked very peaceful in this state.
"Mmm comfy bed..." She mumbled turning over a few times, not able to find a comfortable position as she tried to sleep but was kept awake, with a cute little yawn she opened her eyes just a crack and lazily looked up at Alastair. "I think, that bed sounds good..."
"My thoughts exactly." He said with a smile as he positioned himself in order to pick her up. With one lift he had her in his arms held princess style. "I hope this isn't the start of a trend." He mused to himself as he walked off in the direction of Shasse's room.
