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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 5, 2018 6:25:49 GMT -5
Before too long, Sachi brought over his food to him, having another cup of tea for herself. She smiled as she sat down across from him, taking a sip of her tea. "I hope you enjoy it... Just remember that I haven't cooked very much since the 1920s so if there is something wrong with it blame it in the universe and fate, not me!" She grinned nervously.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2018 6:35:51 GMT -5
Charles picked up his chopsticks and began eating slowly. His eyes lit up when he got the first taste, and as he chewed, he looked up at Sachiko with a face full of food and disbelief. He resumed eating, but faster now. It was just a few moments before he was washing it all down with tea and making a sound that was something like a moan and a 'mmm' all at once.
"Sachiko, my goodness gracious!" he said loudly. "First the breakfast and now this. I feel like the emperor himself. Your cooking is supernatural." He was grinning like a fool, with bits of food still in his beard.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 5, 2018 6:40:12 GMT -5
She laughed quietly but happily, rolling her eyes. She began to clean out his beard yet again for him. "I swear, you're as messy as a child. Even my children managed to be cleaner than you, and one of them was an infant!" She laughed, this time more loudly and happily, sitting back in her chair.
"Anyways, I'm really glad you like it... It's been a while since I've cooked anything. It's nice to know I've still got it." She grinned proudly, looking like a little kid who had just conquered the world. "I can cook for you more often of you want."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 3:49:06 GMT -5
"I would enjoy that very much, but don't feel obligated to do it." He knew she didn't consciously choose to come to him in the first place, but if she ever had the freedom to, he hoped she would choose to stay. Knowing her past, he knew it was important that she felt like she chose him, instead of feeling trapped or bound.
"We still have time before I need to rest." Charles rose from his seat, gently placing a hand on hers to stop her when she started to clean up. "This time is precious, let's not waste it."
He walked over to a sound system in the living room and began to look through some music choices. "Fancy some music?"
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 3:54:17 GMT -5
"Music? I haven't heard it in a very long time. What does music even sound like these days?" She grinned, holding onto his hand gently. "I'd like to know what you enjoy listening to. It gives me more insight as to who you are as a person..."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 4:11:43 GMT -5
"Music has changed very much over the last century." He had a large selection, basically limitless when he was online. Before long, Frank Sinatra was crooning a sad melody about love and loneliness.
'...The dreams I dream only the lonely dream...♫'
Charles walked up slowly to Sachiko, he had a sly grin, walking with all the grace he could muster and reaching out to see if his otherworldly companion would join him for a dance.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 4:16:30 GMT -5
She snickered quietly, trying to hold back a laugh. "What are you doing, stalking your prey?" She rolled her eyes playfully before lightly taking his hand nervously. "I haven't ever really danced before, but I had always dreamed of being asked... I'm sorry if I end up bruising your toes from stepping on them."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 4:30:46 GMT -5
"I have never danced before, but I know I want to dance with you." He knew very little about dancing, but had seen slow dances enough on the telly to know where to put his hands. He took her waist, and her hand, and slowly stumbled a bit with her before getting into the rhythm. His device kept playing through old Sinatra songs, and Charles was glad for it. It was easier to dance to, and he did not want to let her go.
"...I can't stop lovin' you, yes so I've made up my mind, To live in memory of old lonesome times...♫"
"I honestly cannot think of a time in my life where I was this happy." He looked down into her dark eyes, feeling the pull and embracing it just as he embraced her. "You feel very nice in my arms."
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 4:51:43 GMT -5
She smiled softly, quickly looking away shyly. "Well... I'm glad. It feels good to be in your arms. You're so warm..." She found herself wishing to lay her head on his chest, to rest there for eternity. Reluctantly, she looked back up into his eyes momentarily before laying her head on his chest slowly, beginning to listen to his heart beat.
It was slow and calm, like he felt at peace. This made her grin stupidly, looking back up to him. "It's been ages since I've heard a living heart... Yours is very strong."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 5:45:51 GMT -5
"It beats for you" was his gut reaction, and the words were out before he could think twice. He closed his eyes and he knew that this was what his life was missing, he was absolutely certain of it.
"...telling my whole life with her words, killing me softly with her song...♫"
He held her in a heated embrace, his arms holding her tightly. He was so relaxed as they swayed back and forth to the music that he let out a roaring yawn. "I don't know what tomorrow will bring, but I want you to know that I hope every tomorrow from now on will bring you." He was speaking in a lazy dreamlike way, obviously tired, but fighting the urge to end the night.
"If you like my warmth, come to bed with me."
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 5:48:58 GMT -5
"T-To bed?" She looked shocked and she quickly shook her head, though her eyes said yes. "No, no, I couldn't do that. My soul purpose is to give you happiness then go help someone else. I can't crawl into bed with you..." She seemed to be trying to convince herself rather than giving him a firm "no." She buried her now red face in his chest shyly.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 6:00:08 GMT -5
"Sachiko, I just want you next to me. You can enjoy my warmth as little or... as much as you want. We could just lie together and rest if that is all you desired." He leaned back a bit to try to look into her eyes. "It would bring me great happiness, and something tells me it would for you as well."
He held her hand as he began to move away towards the bedroom. When he was at arms length, he slowly let go and walked to his room, and paused at the doorway. "I am so afraid that our time grows short, but do what you feel is right. I needed to ask so I wouldn't regret it if you end up gone from me." With that, he turned and walked to his bed, leaving the door open this time.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 6:04:07 GMT -5
Sachi watched the door for a few moments, eventually deciding against following him. She was about to sit down when a sudden wave of exhaustion overtook her, her legs carrying her to the bedroom lazily. Before she could react, she was lying on the bed beside him, pulling the pin out of her elaborate hairstyle to allow her long black hair fall, going down past her mid back. She looked to Charles, smiling sheepishly. The way her hair framed her face when it was down made her seem more youthful and free, and it again was a beautiful sight. "Hi..."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 6:21:55 GMT -5
Watching her walk into the room, Charles was very happy. He did not expect anything to happen, he just wanted her close to him as much as possible. He had not considered before that she would let down her hair, so in the moment that she did, the world seemed to stop. He looked at her, watching as her beautiful silky hair began to flow like a black waterfall. It shimmered and shined in the moonlight, and he imagined the waves on the coast at night. He was completely entranced by her movements as she shook her hair loose. It seemed to go on forever, giving him a sense of her timelessness, and an overwhelming sensation of eternity.
With her hair now loose around her face, he heard her speak, but all he could do was wander into her eyes again. His face was serious, and for a moment it almost looked like he was very concerned about something. It was then that he reached out, holding her face in his hands and leaned in to kiss her.
He meant to kiss her gently, but when his lips met hers, there was an explosion in his mind. He held her tight and a fiery passion burned in him now. This was no ordinary kiss because for all he knew it was his only chance, in this life and the next, to express his love for her.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 6:27:30 GMT -5
The kiss had caught her by surprise, though if he hadn't of done it she probably would have before allowing him to sleep. She pressed her lips against his lovingly, quickly seeping the kiss once she had gotten more comfortable with it. Her cold, pale arms wrapped themselves around the back of his neck, pulling him closer to her as she savored the moment. It would be a long passionate few minutes before she had to pull away, gazing up into his eyes with the fiery passion burning away within them.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 6:46:55 GMT -5
This was the only time Charles had ever felt this deeply connected to anyone. He let his heart take over, completely letting go of logic and reason. In this moment, it did not matter that she was a ghost. There was only love and his desire for her.
Love gave way to passion, and with that passion, they took comfort in each other. When their fire had cooled to warm embers, Charles held Sachiko. Every few moments, he would kiss her on her head and stroke her cold skin. It went on like that until he drifted off to sleep.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 6:51:59 GMT -5
Sachiko held Charles tightly for a long while, even after he fell asleep. She found herself playing with his hair from time to time, and other times she was simply gazing at his face. She hadn't ever done that with someone and had it feel so real and passionate, like it was meant to happen. She grinned as she snuggled into both the blankets and his chest, drifting off into sleep along with him.
The next morning, Sachi awoke first. Again, it took her a while to remember where she was and what had happened, and when she did, she felt right at home. She gently slid out of Charles's sleeping embrace, grabbing her kimono and putting it back on her body. She also grabbed her hairpin, tying her long black waves up in their traditional style. She smiled softly as she gazed at Charles again, going out into the kitchen.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 10:36:28 GMT -5
Charles opened his eyes to the sight of a bright morning instead of the gloom he usually rose to. The bed felt unusually empty, even though it was as full as it always was. He could hear some noise from the kitchen and was excited to see what was happening. He didn't feel like getting dressed, so he wore some boxer briefs and walked out of the room. His beard and hair were disheveled when he walked up behind Sachi and wrapped his arms around her.
"Morning, love. So what's the plan then?"
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 14:06:30 GMT -5
Sachi smiled as she leaned back on him. "Well, I'm going to feed you. Then I suppose we follow wherever my soul takes us." She turned around to face him, gazing into his eyes softly. "Did last night really happen...? Was it all a dream?"
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 17:14:29 GMT -5
"It certainly feels that way, but everything has since you came into my life." Charles leaned in and gave her a good morning kiss. "Why do we have to keep chasing souls now that we have found each other?"
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 17:25:02 GMT -5
"Because this one needs me, I can tell. They need me bad." She smiled, handing him a big stack of pancakes with some eggs and bacon. "I hope this is good for your breakfast. I worked with what I had..."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 17:31:31 GMT -5
"It looks amazing." He was hungrily eyeing the feast and his heart was swelling. "You treat me so well."
Between bites, he had questions. "Let's help this person and then go shopping. What do you think we need for our little home?"
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 17:40:46 GMT -5
She smiled slightly at the word "home" again, loving the way it sounded when he said it. "Well obviously groceries. I can tell you eat out a lot, Charles. I'd like to cook for you from now on."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 17:56:53 GMT -5
"Yes, well, we can certainly have that arranged." He was smiling and his beard was sticky with syrup. "I've considered the implications of your presence here. What it means for this world, for us as people, and for what happens when we die." His eyes were distant now. "If it is possible for you to be here, and there are mechanics in place that govern this, such as your abilities and the way you are compelled to do certain things.. what other possibilities are there? There must be a greater purpose for our souls, and specifically for yours. Maybe there is a way out of this cycle."
He came back from wherever his mind was going and looked at Sachi. "I am a problem solver, and you were brought to me. We are drawn together, and not just by your work. There is something special about us. Perhaps I can free you."
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 18:04:11 GMT -5
"Free Me?" She smiled at the thought, though the smile quickly vanished as she shook her head. "It would be better not to. Charles, my work is the only thing keeping me here. Spirits are supposed to pass on, yet some choose to stay. Those who do grow tireder and tireder each day, until the exhaustion becomes too much for them and they are forced to move on. Because of my work, this doesn't happen to me. If I was to be suddenly released, I would be like a zombie, all exhausted and worthless. I don't want that. I would rather be happy with you while I help others to be happy."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 19:18:08 GMT -5
"Then it is settled. We keep you here on the earth, but we stick together. I will make you happy as long as I can, and if I have the choice, I will stay here with you even after I die." There was about a quarter of a pancake distributed throughout his beard now, but his expression was completely serious.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 19:21:13 GMT -5
She smiled softly as she looked at him, shaking her head playfully. "Are you a toddler? How are you such a messy eater?" She stood, going to the sink to wet a wash cloth, handing it to him. "Get yourself cleaned up and ready to go, Okay? We need to go help whoever it is that needs me."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 21:41:02 GMT -5
Charles got ready to go. He realized he did not own any casual clothing because all he did was work. The best he could do was slacks and a shirt without a tie or a coat.
"Alright.." He paused for a long while, clearly not excited about what could happen. "... Let's go."
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Mar 6, 2018 23:45:08 GMT -5
She smiled softly, grabbing hold of his hand gently before walking out of the apartment with him. They walked a long ways through the streets of Tokyo, following the pull within Sachiko's heart the whole way. Where they arrived in the end was a nice looking retirement home located in the city suburbs. Sachi looked back at Charles and tried to smile reassuringly.
"Ready?"
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2018 3:33:00 GMT -5
Charles was not ready, but he knew that it didn't really matter. "Yes." He sounded a bit sad.
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