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Shadow Milk was going through different outfits for tonight, his simple dress when he becomes the Azure lady. Maybe something more skin tight? Hmmm maybe not a cocktail dress then that might make that Brute explode. Honestly he doesn't know why he decided to do this at first it seemed like a fun Idea but, Burning spice is so simple teasing him is only fun for an hour at most, A whole night? This will be impossible.
He would never cancel a show though so, on he must go. He decided on a nice Blue and Black sundress. Tight fitting on the chest but nice and flowy hips and below, heels to match. With a swish of his hand his eyes did a make over on their own his lips turned a dark blue, cat eyes so perfect they were like knives. He should set a show up with knives being thrown... No that Annoyance of an ancient wouldn't let him hear the end of it but he'll come back to that. He opened a portal and got a purse out of it to go with his outfit, not that he needed it since he had pockets in his dress but it was cute.
Doing a once over he checked his outfit everything was perfect, Although maybe he should've done less blue? Nah That Brute wouldn't notice. He looked around his work shop plushie thrown about fabric everywhere "ugh ill finish that tomorrow" his long forgotten project a fancy Tuxedo for some gathering Pure Vanilly is hosting. Being in the Pure Vanilla kingdom was annoying but it was better than being banished in that damned tree.
After The war was lost, Pure Vanilla pleaded a case for each of the beasts, although they didnt take their soul jams they did subdue their power somehow white lily He's sure. And each Ancient Hero took responsibility for their respective beast, although some are more lenient then other Heros, Vanilly let's him go about the world as long as he tells him. Truly its mortifying but it could be worst.
Sighing He opened another portal stepping through the blazing sun immediately shone in his eyes blinding him for a moment, letting his eyes adjust the Golden Cheese Kingdom comes into focus, Golden Cheesd made quick work rebuilding after the war, her city becoming the bustling city it once was... or so he heard. Cookies running everywhere cheesbirds flying from building to building, Little Cookies playing in the streets some cars stopping and going... how nauseating. He heard flapping and a thud next to him.
"Pure Vanilla told me you were stopping by but I was not expecting such a form. Here, May the Golden light bless you." Golden Sparkles envolped his dress and turned it into a gold and white dress, bracelets appearing on each wrist, small hoops on his head. He grumbled at least his putfit still matched but his whole ensemble was ruined to an extent. "Gee thanks... its... its an outfit, thank you." Hes not trying to to step on her toes in case he get another annoying talk from Pure Vanilla. "Hmph it was not for you Blue Devil, Pure Vanilla asked that you fit in and are welcomed, if not for him and his deal i dont mind spearing you for all the trouble you caused but now you may come into my Kingdom the man you look for is in the bar near my Castle, Please... Dont rile him up or destroy anything." With that she flies away to whatever she does.
Rolling his eyes, he continues and finds the bar easily enough. Entering he scans the room finding who he was after but not in the way he expected. There sitting at the bar was Burning Spice but... more clothed than usual. He was wearing a black button down with violet accents, the top three buttons undone to show the top of his Soul Jam, although Shadow Milk thinks its caise they would button together in the first place. His pants matched his top but the violet flames were only at the bottom of his pants.
Shadow milk felt himself blush "Good Witches since when does he clean up this well?" He mumbled under his breath. He walks up to the bard putting his purse on the bar, Burning Spice side eyeing the new company and smiled seeing Shadow Milk. "Ah your name was... Blueberry Yogurt Cookie right?" Now is to see if this show was worth seeing. He smiled warmly or the closest thing he could muster to warm "Yes its lovely to see you again Burning Spice, how have you been?" Burning Spice's lips turned down for a moment before he rolled his eyes "Bored! The only time I can ever eviscerate something is in the arena that Golden bird has. Even then its just mindless monsters its not as exciting as it used to be." Internally Shadow Milk rolled his eyes 'About as predictable and simple minded as usual' Burning Spice continued "I dont know though, the idea of spending time with you in the night was... not awful about as Exciting as fighting my little bird which is VERY exciting. How do I put it?" He seemed confused for a moment "There's something so Familiar about you. I cant quite place it though. Ah well anyway I got us a table though." He gestured to a corner booth.
The Booth was comfy enough more than Shadow Milk thought, A waiter came up and put down two glasses of water. "Welcome in! What can I get for you two?" Burning Spice grunted asking for his usual Shadow Milk raised an eyebrow "You come here alot then Burning Spice?" Without turning back to Shadow Milk he eyed him from the side "its the only bar that will welcome me in. I've caused one too many fights and destroyed at least three. Golden Cheese wasn't happy about that so im confined to this one when I was to go out." The Waiter comes back asking for their order Burning spice orders A steak but asked to make it as Spicey as possible Burning if possible 'Thought so That hasn't changed either.' Burning Spice turns to Shadow. "Would you like a salad or fruit dish of some sort? Through out history it has been a trend for women to order like that? Or has that changed within this millennium?" Shadow smiled wickedly "Actually I want to order three Jelly Steaks if possible with a loaded potato on the side, some of those sweet potatoes fries you have too with 3 cups of the sweet sauce that comes with it?" Burning spice looked genuinely surprised "Thats... alot of food." he mumbled, Shadow smiled at him "Im a hungry girl can you blame me?"
"Perhaps not" Burning Spice replied.
When the food came out Shadow Milk went to town onto the food. Grabbing the steak and just biting into it, with his other hand he shoved some of the fries in his mouth. "So how's your Steak?" Burning Spice is just staring dumbfounded maybe? Thats what Shadow is going for. "Thats.. uh... Its good a decent Spice level nothing too hot for me... You're eating a bit fast..." Shadow without missing a beat "Like I said was Hungry, and I meant it." A loud burp came from Shadow Milk and Burning Spice Stared and for a first time Shadow Milk couldn't Tell what was going on in that Brutes head. Then a loud table shaking vibration came, it took him a minute to realize Burning Spice was laughing... not about destruction but a real genuine laugh... what? "BWHAHAHAHA Oh maybe this Millennium will be interesting with Cookies like you around!" Shadow Milk stared dumbfounded himself... what... thats not the reaction he wanted?
Dinner passed with some small talk nothing to eventful. To be perfectly honest Shadow Milk was still dazed by the laugh and how genuine Burning Spice was being. But as the bill came around Burning Spice paid. "Consider it a thank you for being entertaining so far." He walked away towards the exit. Yes, Shadow milk did check to see if Burning Spice tipped and surprisingly he did... pretty well too. Who is this... and what did they do with Burning Spice? He followed after him, seeing a bright red car with burnt orange accents it was honestly blinding to look at. As Shadow Milk got in, ignoring the seat belt, he turned the radio on. "How about some music to lighten the evening?" Switcing through the Channels he settled on Shining Glitter cookie's rendition of an old song from the Witches. 'A thousand Miles' a very not brutish song which will embarrass him in the public eye of the Golden cheese kingdom.
Burning Spice slowly turned his head, fire in his eyes. Although... there's no embarrassed blushed like Shadow Milk thought then he smiled "How'd you know I'd this song?!" He starts singing, not good, the song. What. The. Actual. Witches? When did he start enjoying songs like this? When did he start caring about anything but destruction? Shadow Milk couldn't do nothing but stare in amazement at what he's witnessing... The former Beast of Destruction... singing a pop song.
Without waiting for A response from Shadow Milk, Burning Spice drove away into the city. He tried he really did but everything the jester in disguise tried failed. He seemed so excited about everything as if going against the norms made Burning Spice... Happy?
By the end of the night Shadow Milk was exhausted. Everything ruined he was dropped off at the entrance of the kingdom, Burning Spice being... A gentleman which unusual. Then he spoke "Thank you for 'Hanging out' with me Jester." Shadow Milk wide eye stared at The Brute. "You Knew?" The Brute in fact Smiled "I've know you for Centuries hard not to spot you from a mile away unfortunately. But tonight was fun I felt... Normal or like how we used to be, so thanks. Tell that soft cookie I say Hi." Then he drove away. Shadow Milk stood there to stun to speak but as he always does he finds a way to. "UGH THAT MEANS MY NIGHT WAS WASTED!! WORST PERFORMANCE OF MY LIFE ZERO STARS NO GOING AGAIN!" He summoned a portal and went back home to Pure Vanilla upset but even Deceit lies to itself now and then. Now being one of those moments.
He had fun, he misses the other beast even if they're not who they used to be.