Remieverse- The Cafe

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Logan looked around at the early morning bullivard, blinking as he carried his small wife down the streets. His clothes were wet with blood, none his own, and he regretted the mess, but they'd only stop to rest until it was closer until their plane left.

He looked around, seeing only one cafe open, and trudged up to it. Inside some huge mass was cleaning tables and setting down chairs, but he simply walked in and went to a booth, pausing for a moment as he caught a familiar scent.

He froze, then looked over towards the tall, winged man, feeling his heart plummet when he recognized one of the few faces he couldn't handle seeing again.

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Schalk was humming to himself as he worked, a white towel thrown over one bare shoulder as he used his winghands to aid in chair arranging. He heard the people enter, but didn't really pay attention till he heard the man's heartrate change. Then he turned in concern and blinked. "Ach! Logan."

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"Yeah..." he stopped when he realized he didn't know the other man's name.

He blinked, then looked down at his wife. Her presence may cause a commotion, but this appeared to be the only half-decent place to stay for the new couple hours. Duty called for humility, and loathe as he was to ask for this man's help, and as little as he deserved it, he figured he had to try.

"My wife ain't doin' too good... y' mind if we shack up here fer a couple hours till our plane goes?"

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"You're velcome to stay," Schalk perked his ears at the tiny woman, taking in the quiet soul that peered through those dark eyes. "Vould you like to clean up vhile I go talk to meine vife?"

Noah just looked at their host with wonder.

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He met her at the door of their home, his eyes wide with alarm at the panic in her voice and heartbeat. "I'm here."

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"Schalk," she threw her arms around him, sobbing into the crook of his neck, to overcome with relief and the adrenaline of panic to say anything.

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Schalk enfolded her with his wings and turned his face toward her as much as he could. He tried to think of what to say, but could only repeat, "I'm here, Leibe."

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He kissed her gently, remembering Logan's words to him that night at the Lunatic Cafe and understanding, a little, the man's confusion. "I should get back to vork."

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"I can't go back down," she said softly, looking at him. "Not wit him dere...."

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"No. Stay here und rest. Adam und I vill take care of things." He rested his forehead against hers and looked dreamily into her eyes, as was his way. "I'll bring you some of that chocolate cake later."

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"I know vhat happened," countered the taller man, his manner giving away none of his thoughts or feelings. "Und I don't understand. You have given your vord to care for und protect your vife, und Remie has given hers to me. Neither of your are free to take."

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"She was mine a long time 'fore she was yours, bub," Logan growled. "I didn't want Noah. If I could convince Remie t' dump you I'd leave Noah with her people n' marry the Gambit in a heartbeat. N' she loves me, even if she doesn't wanna tell you."

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There was no warning, but he was suddenly laying several feet down the alley with a cracked jaw and a ringing head. Schalk stood and looked at him, once more standing at rest with his wings mantling his shoulders.

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Schalk ceased his pummeling and looked sadly down at the broken form in his grasp, then blinked and looked around as something hit him in the back.

Noah whirled away from him, the broom handle held in both hands as her eyes flashed. She didn't know what this was that her darts bounced off it so harmlessly, but she knew her duty to her husband.

Then she paused in confusion at the sight of tears on the winged being's face, her forehead furrowing as he gently lay Logan down and backed away with his hands in the air before hurrying inside.

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"Mon amour?" Remie said softly, coming out of the bedroom and seeing blood on him. "Schalk! Did Logan 'tack you?"

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He shook his head without looking at her, his wings and tail drooping as he hung his head.

Meanwhile out on the street kindly passer byes took pity on the tiny dark-haired woman and hauled her bloodied husband into the nearest open cafe despite her attempts to convince them otherwise.

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"Man?" Her eyebrows rose slightly.

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"Husband," she sighed.

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"(I'm sorry for being in your way,)" she said softly so softly that he barely heard it, her usually proud demeanor missing.

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He frowned and held her close.

"(Don't be. Remie... she's made her choice. She decided a while ago. She's got that winged kid now, it's probably for the best. And... I've got you,)" he looked at her, frowning slightly before he offered half a grin. "(And you know what, darlin'? I'm startin' t' realize I didn't get off so badly either.)"

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She was blinking as she broke it and lay her head against his chest again. "(I love you too.)" The words were in her own language, but their tone was unmistakable.

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He put his arms around her, then took a moment before he nodded and lay his cheek against her hair.

"Love ya too, darlin'," he murmured.

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Schalk shivered, then groaned softly, his ears going back in a frown. "He... he's alright, ja?" His mind slid toward the unfamiliar confines of sleep, and he wrenched himself free with a startled jerk that nearly punted Remie off the side of the bed. "Ach!"

Noah just frowned at her husband, then looked down at herself as she shed her outer clothes. "(I need to wash as well. I'm wearing blood too.)"

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Remie started, but just settled back in, stroking his cheek comfortingly. "What, Logan? Bah, he right as rain. You set him straight, mon amour, he takin' care a' his wife now. He knows we together forever. Get some rest, love, you need it."

Logan smiled, warming the water and getting paper towels, wetting them.

"Here," he said gently, kneeling by her to help.

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Noah looked up at him, then lay her head against his shoulder and put one arm around his neck.

And upstairs, Schalk's shivering increased a little, his skin taking on a greyish cast.

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"(Finish yer soup, then we'll go catch the plane,)" he rumbled gently.

"Shh, ma amour," Remied said softly, kissing his lips.