The Apprentice Assassin (Complete but editing) MxM

One Eye Open

"That sounds mighty fascinating, how does a power core keep itself charged while using its battery though?" He asked, making sure to be careful as he handed the bowl to Thomas. "I can't say I understand how that works!" He continued before pulling the stick and reversing the cranking so that the pot could go back down.

"There are gears in my suit that spin with the muscle movements in my legs. And it uses the electricity from that to keep it powered on. I have to be careful though. If I overcharge it, the device can start powering other options, and that's when it starts to drain quicker. So I try and walk when I can." Thomas explained as he sat down on one of the chairs and put the plate down on another chair then nodded his head in thanks before he quickly lifted his visor to eat. Tearing a piece of the bread, he quickly dipped it into the broth. He opened his mouth and brought the steamy bread to his lips, but paused before looking hesitantly over to Barry. "You didn't actually poison the food, did you?"

"Of course not silly!" Barry replied with a laugh. "Like I'd waste a whole pot roast on that bitch. No, I was going to load her portion up with a few herbs and spices that when ingested together are highly toxic." He looked over to Thomas and noticed that he was hesitantly looking at the steamy bread. "Oh don't be a baby!" He chided as he wandered over and took the spork from Thomas's hand and dipped it into the bowl, spiking a chunk of the tender meat. "I'll even eat it first if it makes you feel better." He blew on it softly, then sensually put the meat into his mouth, sucking the fork as he pulled it away. Chewing it slowly, his lips curled into a disgusted growl. "It needs much more salt." He exclaimed before turning around quickly making his way to the pot. Leaning over the big roast pot, he tipped the small bowl of salt dumping a majority of it into the pot, then used the stick from before to stir it into the mixture. "That will make it much better. Do you want some salt?" He asked, turning to Thomas.

"I'm good, thank you though," Thomas replied before starting on the bread. He took his first bite, and his taste buds seemed to explode. Sweet and salty at the same time. The buttery texture in the bread mixed with the broth from the soup made his stomach rumble again but louder this time. Within seconds he began dipping the bread in the broth and repeated the method, shoving the food in his mouth.

Barry watched as Thomas quickly dug into his meal. "Glad to see you like it!" He chuckled before sitting down beside him on the floor. "So uh, I know you're on super-secret mission stuff, but can I ask where you're from?"

"I'm from the lowlands, over on Brindain" Thomas explained, spearing a chunk of the meat and stuffing it into his mouth, speaking while he chewed. "Over on the cliff sides.

"Oh really?" Barry replied with a surprised smile. "I have friends over that way, do you happen to know Brighton Maroko?" Barry asked, picking off a small clump of blood off his cheek then flicking it behind him.

"The son of the mayor?" Thomas asked as he stopped eating and looked down at him. He had picked another small chunk of blood off his cheek he smirked. "That's the one, he was one of my first boyfriends back when they used to vacation around these parts!" Barry stated, continuing to pick small chunks of blood off of himself.

"You're kidding me!" Thomas stated as he put his spork down. "I went on a few dates with him! He tried to force his way into my pants on the second date ending our relationship after I gave him a black eye." Barry's eyes widened in shock.

"He tried on the second date? He basically forced himself on me our first date!" Barry winced as he picked a piece of blood from his hair, yanking a few hairs in the process. "Does that mean you dumped him then?"

"Yeah," Thomas replied before lifting the bowl to his lips and drinking the rest of the contents with loud slurping noises. "Oh man, that was delicious. I wish all my meals were as good as that!" He exclaimed after releasing a satisfied sigh.