RPG Destined Love [M - Sexuality]

[Bullet Theory]

"Okay..." Jacob began. "Alexis...I love you."

"Oh. I see. Well Jacob I have to confess something as well." Alexis said. "Jacob, I love you as well. I have ever since we met."

"Really? Wow...I would never had guessed." Jake was very suprised that Alexis had feelings for him. "I was so nervous. I thought that you were going to reject me because...well I'm me."

"Don't say that Jacob. You're a great guy. You always have been." Alexis assured him.

"Thank you." Jacob said.

Jacob and Alexis walked back to class together, hand in hand. Jacob was so happy; for the first time in his life, he had a girlfriend that loved him as much as he loved her. He was new to it. Jacob walked Alexis to her next class and gave her a hug.

"Thank you, Alexis." Jacob said.

"No Jacob, thank you. It was getting hard to keep my love a secret." Alexis replied.

"I couldn't hold my feelings for you in anymore. I was going to bust while we were in Biology. I love you so much." Jacob said lovingly.

"I love you too, Jacob." Alexis said.

[Skye]

Alexis looked around, and, sure they were alone, kissed his cheek briefly. She blushed madly, and released his hand. ?Umm.. I..?

Jacob looked down, also blushing. ?You should??

They said at the same time, ?Get to class.? They laughed nervously, and Alexis disappeared into her classroom.

At lunch Alexis waited anxiously for Jacob by the door to the courtyard. ?Want to eat outside?? She asked when he came up. He agreed.

They sat in silence on the bench, alone, for a while. Alexis finished eating, and looked sideways at her love.

[Ezekiel]

[COLOR=SlateGray]Imric walked out of the library and into the schools courtyard. Only couples came here at lunch really but he preferred it here. Trees, a small pond and generally a very calm place.
He walked over to a bench where he usually sat and noticed two people sitting there.
The girl looked up and noticed him,
"Oh...did you want to...?"
Imric shook his head,
"It's fine, I'll leave you both to it..."
He walked across the courtyard where the sun shone brightly on the wall and he sat down, taking off his glasses and closing his eyes.
"So, this is real loneliness....I suppose you learn to appreciate your own company this way..."
Imric sighed and took out a can of Diet Pepsi from his bag, he opened it slightly and took only a small sip before setting it down next to him and looked across the field.
There were kids playing, football games going on and couples holding hands and smiling at each other, not needing to speak.
Imric frowned and cupped his head in his hands, he hated being alone.[/COLOR]

[B]OOC Imric has issues, toy with his emotions if you must :rolleyes:[/B]

[Guest Sean]

Shaun walked alone up through into the courtyard, looking about for people he knew, he seen a few people realizing they were with there girfriends or boyfriends he walked about and sat on the grass.

Shaun looked over seeing Imric stting alone as he was, Shaun walked up "Yo, you ok there!", Imric looked up as Shaun sat down, Imric replied "Being truly alone is when you are with your friends, and there having a good time whilst you feel bad"

Shaun said "Yeh i agree, why is there so many cuples around here, god don't you get sick of them holding hands, kissing, its just so annoying"

Imric nodded his head "Yep, well what you in next"

Shaun looked up at the sky then replied "Erm.....just had Biology, ......Music, oh well thats kool as long as your not writing huge essays"

They both laughed........

[Bullet Theory]

Jacob finished his lunch and looked at Alexis.

"I would have never believed that I would be going out with the most beautiful girl in the entire world. I feel so fortunate, but...you deserve tons better than me. You are beautiful, smart, funny...just perfect. But what am I? :( " Jacob said with a hit of sadness in his voice.

"Jacob, don't say that. You are the only one that I've ever loved and I wouldn't even think about being with anyone else." Alexis told him.

"Thanks." Jacob said. "I love you so much."

"I love you, too Jacob. More than anyone will ever know." Alexis replied.

Jacob leaned over to Alexis and kissed her. Then he placed his right arm around her and his left hand on hers. "You're my angel, Alexis." Jacob looked deep into her eyes. They seemed to go on forever...he never wanted to look away.

The bell rings, ending lunch period.

"Hey Alexis what class do you have next?" Jacob asked, hoping she would say music.

"My next class is Music. What's yours?"

"Music as well! This is awesome." Jacob said. He placed his arm around her waist and walked her to Music class. Upon arrival, they met up with Shaun and Imric. "Hey Shaun. Who's your friend?" Jacob asked.

"Oh, this is Imric. Imric this is Jacob and Alexis." Shaun replied.

"Nice to meet you Imric." Jacob and Alexis said at the same time.

"Nice to meet you two as well." Imric replied.

"Well let's get this class over with, shall we?" Jacob proposed.

[Guest Sean]

Shaun usually sat beside Jacob and Alexis, well in the middle of them, but moved to Jacobs seat for them to sit beside each other. Not soon into the class Miss Kelly, the music teacher, same over to there seats "Shaun, Jacob, Alexis" she said, they all looked up "Yes miss" they replied.

"Why have you switched places, Jacob, Shaun" she hollered (sp??)

Shaun answered this "Sorry miss, but me and Alexis have taken a dislike to each other, and i thought that it would be for the best if i moved"

The teacher nodded her head and walked off to observe the rest of the classes work, "Good one Shaun" Jacob said, Alexis smiled "We haven't fallen out right" she laughed

"Don't worry, no, if we did then in all of my classes i would die of boredom" Shaun laughed.

Imric's hand moved down, and brushed off Shaun's leg, "Oh sorry Shaun" Imric said looking embarresed. "Its kool Imric", Shaun smiled. Imric blushed, and put his head down studying his work.

He got a look of Jacob and Alexis, and shrugged

[Skye]

Alexis almost laughed. Those two were funny. She wrote down the notes to the song playing, and then took her flute case out from under her chair. Unlocking it, she put the flute together.

Jacob took out his violin(his mom made him play), and Alexis tapped her foot, placing her mouth to the woodwind instrument. They started playing a piece that they were going to play at the graduation celebration.

Shaun watched, grinning. Imric looked, also. He looked amazed, Alexis instantly switched from the slow melodies last note toa faster song, and Jacob picked it up.

When they were done, a ring of students was around them, listening. The teacer nodded approvingly. ?Very good.?

[Bullet Theory]

Jacob finished the song and looked up. He saw a crowd of other students hovered around himself and Alexis. He looked to his girlfriend and smiled.

"Well I guess that's the end, eh Alexis?" Jacob asked, half laughing.

"Haha, I suppose it is." Alexis replied.

"That was very good you two. As a reward of your obvious extra practice, you are dismissed early." said the techer.

Jacob looked at Alexis, and she at him. They grinned from ear to ear.

"Thank you!" Jacob said quite happily. He placed his violin and bow in the case and put the case in his slot on the shelf. He walked out of the class and waiting by the door for Alexis. She came out, and Jacob jumped out and yelled "BOO!"

"AHH! Jacob that scared the crap out of me!" Alexis said and playfully pushed Jacob.

"Haha. I'm sorry. I couldn't resist. No need to shove though. You could've killed me!" Jacob told her.

"Suuuure, Jacob. I could've killed the captain of the best soccer team in the state by shoving him." Alexis replied sarcastically.

"Well...it could happen!" Jacob said.

Jacob and Alexis headed toward the courtyard and sat down under a large tree. Jacob put his arm around Alexis and looked at her.

"Alexis, I love you so much." Jacob told her. He then leaned toward her and kissed her. He placed his other hand on her waist and pulled her closer as they kissed.

[Skye]

Alexis broke the kiss, breathless. She looked about. ?The courtyard is not the best place. How about the other end of the soccer field??

When they got there, they sat in the grass, looking up at the sky. Alexis leaned back, braced on her arms. She had one leg bent lying on the ground, and the other was bent, over it. She smiled.

?Wow. Its all like a dream come true.? Jacob nodded in agreement, and lay down, putting his head in her lap. Alexis started singing; it was the only thing she could think of.

?I missed you so much
That I begged you to fly her and see me
You must?ve broke down
Cause you finally said that you would
But now that you?re here I feel like I?m constantly dreaming
Something?s gotta go wrong, cause I?m feelin? way to damn good?

Jacob smiled. ?You have a nice voice.?

[Bullet Theory]

As Jacob lay in Alexis' lap, he closed his eyes. He placed his hand in Alexis' and told her "I never want to leave here. I want to stay with you forever."

"I feel the same way, Jacob." Alexis whispered. She began to stroke his black hair. Just then the bell rang for next period. "What is your next class?" Alexis asked.

"Mine is World History. What about you?" Jacob replied.

"Damnit. Mine is Honors Geomotry." Alexis said sadly.

"....honors? I'm not near smart enough for Honors Geomorty." Jacob said.

"I hate that class with a passion. It's so boring!" Alexis growled.

"Oh, and World History is a blast!" Jacob replied sarcastically.

"Haha, shut up. You know what I mean." Alexis laughed.

"Yep! Well I suppose we better head on." Jacob replied. He placed his arm around her waist and walked her to her class. "I'll talk to you later, okay?"

"Alright." *ring* "Oh, crap you better hurry!" Alexis said.

"That I should. Love you!" Jacob gave Alexis a quick kiss on the lips, then ran off.
"This is where being captain of the soccer team comes in handy!" Jacob thought to himself as he ran as fast as he could toward the class. He skid to a halt and opened the door as the teacher, Ms. Kroeger, was calling role.

"Ward...Jacob Ward?" Ms. Kroeger asked.

"Right here!" Jacob waved as he walked to his seat.

"Late again, I see Mr. Ward, why is it THIS time?" Ms. Kroeger asked, obviously annoyed.

"Well..." Jacob began.

"Spit it out, Jacob." Ms. Kroeger commanded.

"I was walking my girlfriend to her class, okay?" Jacob spat.

There was the routine "Aww" from the girls in the class.

"Oh, shut up." Jacob said, half blushing.

[Ezekiel]

[COLOR=SlateGray]Imric suppressed a laugh when he saw Jacob skid into the room. He looked up from his desk to see if Shaun was around, he wasn?t sure why though. He remembered music lesson and blushed again...maybe it was a good thing that Shaun wasn?t around.

He got out his books and started writing notes. A girl next to him giggled and he turned his head slightly, looking over his glasses at her. She blushed and smiled, Imric raised an eyebrow,
"What is it?" he whispered, his voice lower than usual, the girl blushed even more and shoved a hand in her picket. When she pulled it back out there was what seemed to be a love letter grasped within it.

"Oh..." Imric smiled at her and placed his hand on top of hers,
"I?m sorry...but...."
"Just read it, please?" she begged
"I...okay..." Imric looked down and took the note, placing it in his pocket. He nodded to the girl and she smiled as she carried on with her work.

Just then Imric felt a tap on his shoulder, he looked around to see Shaun grinning back at him,
"Yo! Looks like you got yourself a lady."
Imric looked away,
"No...I...already like someone."[/COLOR]

[B]OOC Sean, if you please.... ;)[/B]

[Guest Sean]

OOC: Fine by me O.O, who does he like ?, mmm i wonder, lol

IC:
Imric smiled and replied "Oh no-one you know" he blushed again. "Come on, tell me, know may know her name" Shaun sayed grinning.

Imric blushed again, "Ok but am only telling you the first letter of there first name" he said. Shaun thought and said "Fair enough"

"S" Imric said, Shaun smiled "Ha i know who it is, theres only one girl in our year that has there name beginning with S, and thats Sinéad"

Imric blushed again "No....its.....", Shaun interupted him "Oh thats the girl that gave you the note, goin ask her out, Go Go Go!"

Imric laughed and beckoned Shaun to sit down, "So god damn shoh off ain't they, Jacob, Alexis" he laughed

Imric laughed and blushed (once again) "Yeh i can play piano, you don't see me getting up and playing that" Imric said

Shaun replied "Yeh well you comin to find those love birds then", Imric nodded.

Shaun's hand was resting on the table, Imric thinking [I]Just put your hand around it, show him your feelings[/I].

Just then Shaun got up, and Imric made it look like he was grabbing his books, putting them into his bag they headed off to find Jacob and Alexis.

[Skye]

Alexis went in her classroom as Jacob disappeared around the corner. She slid in her seat, and the teacher called role.

She breezed through her work, and started sketching. She liked drawing. The teacher came by, and looked over her shoulder. First Mr. Daniels scanned her work approvingly, then looked at the picture.

?Very nice, Ms. Alexis. Who would that be?? She ahd sketched a portrait of Jacob. She blushed, and said quietly,? t?s my boyfriend.? Mr. Daniels smiled. ?Very realistic.?

She left class, and was at her locker when Shaun and Imric found her. Shaun came up and grabbed her from behind, and she shrieked, then laughed as he grinned. ?God, don?t do that!?

[Bullet Theory]

Jacob saw Alexis, Imric, and Shaun down the hall and ran to meet up with them. He started to jog...then tripped. He was completly embarrased. He decided to try to ammend his clumsyness with a kip-up. He did it and looked toward his friends. They were laughing their heads off.

"Oh, shut up." Jacob said. He was mad to begin with, but just started laughing at himself. "Wow, I'm graceful arn't I?"

"Oh, quite." replied Imric.

"Smooth Jacob, real smooth" Jacob was thinking to himself. "You just made yourself look like a fool in front of your girlfriend."

"Are you ok?" Alexis asked, still laughing.

"Haha, yeah I'm fine." Jacob replied.

"Really now? You're bleeding." Shaun pointed to Jacob's forearm and knee.

"OH MY GOD YOU [B]ARE[/B] BLEEDING!!!" Alexis said. She stopped laughing right then.

"Ah, I've had worse." Jacob said. "Well what's everyone's last class?"

Everyone at once said "P.E."

"Haha, awesome!" Alexis said.

The four headed toward the gymnasium. Imric, Shaun, and Jacob headed toward the guys locker room and Alexis to the girls. The three guys all had lockers next to eachother. Once everyone got dressed out, they met in the gym and sat together and loosened up. Today's activity: Soccer.

"SCORE!!!" Jacob yelled.

Everyone looked at him and Jacob ducked down.

"Score!" Jacob whispered under his breath. Alexis giggled.

As the class headed toward the soccer field, Jacob held Alexis' hand.

[Skye]

'I'm good and I'm dangerous and I'll kick your but if you'll make me angry.'

Alexis laughed, and let go of Jacob?s hand. She took off running, her hair in a ponytail. Jacob ran to keep up wit the long-legged teen, but she still beat him.

When they got there, they were doing scrimmaging(sp?). It was four on four. They all got into groups(Alexis, Jacob, Imric, and Shaun), and then the teachers picked the groups that would go against each other. The friends were up against KC, Devin, Dustin, and Kelsie. The four meanest kids in the school.

Alexis took right wing, while Jacob took left, and Imric took defense. Shaun went as goal keeper((yay, Sean!)). Alexis started with the ball, and the coach blew the whistle. Alexis dribbled it in between her feet, then shot if across in front of Jacob.

He took off with the ball, and Alexis passed him.

[Guest Sean]

Imric blushed again, and tapped Shaun's shoulder whispering into his ear "Can i have a word"

Imric pulled Shaun away from the crowd going down into the football pitch, where Imric said "Shaun, i have a confession to make, i don't like Sinéad ok"

Shaun nodded his head and began "Yeh well thats the only gi.........", Imric blushed, and Shaun knew what he was going to say.

Imric then said "Shaun, am not like most guys", Shaun blushed now, Imric took his hands, the whole of the crowd now down at the playing fields. Imric leaned up to kiss Shaun on the cheek.

Shaun's back was on a wall (not literaly), he was thinking [I]I think alot of him, what do i really feel for him, is it love ?[/I].

Shaun leaned closer and turned the kiss on the cheek into them both kissing on the lips. Imric smiled whispering "I didn't know you felt this way"

Shaun smiled and replied "Neither did i"

[Ezekiel]

[B]OOC OMG! This RP is sooooo cute![/B]

[COLOR=SlateGray]Imric blushed, something that he had been doing a lot of lately, and looked at his feet. He twiddled his long fingers awkwardly and looked up at Shaun.
Shaun looked away and blushed also,
"Well, this is awkward...."

"Yeah..."

"Want to go play soccer now?"

"Heh....alright then."
Imric jogged after Shaun onto the pitch and took up his position in defence while Shaun went into goal.

Imric touched his lips lightly and blushed again, he never expected anything like that to happen.

Just then he heard to whistle blow, Alexis had been fowled by Devin and he didn't stop running, he went straight for Imric and kicked the ball as hard as he could at the long haired boys face.

There was a sickening crack as it connected and Imric hit the dirt, he was out cold with a broken nose and a burst lip.[/COLOR]

[Guest Sean]

Shaun ran out of goals ripping off the gloves and pushing past the crowd around Imric, "Get away, give him space". Shaun put his hand to Imrics lips, no breath was coming out, he put his head to Imric;s heart, which was slowly beating.

"OK he needs CPR" Shaun said while holding tears back. Shaun leant down to Imric's mouth and taking a deep breath, he blew into Imric's. No luck, he attempted again.

Imric started coughing, and was sick to the side of his head. Imric whispered "Thanks Shaun", Shaun smiled with relief saying "I'll take him up to the medical bay".

The teacher who had just got there agreed to let them go, one of Imric's arms around Shaun's neck, they moved slowly to the medical bay.

OOC: Sorry i know its short, but i don't know what Crucifix is wanting ^_^

[Bullet Theory]

Jacob saw Shaun help Imric to the med. bay. Jacob was infuriated. He looked for Devin. Unfortunatly for Devin, Jacob found him.

"WHAT THE HELL?! That was intentional! Devin you're mine!" Jacob yelled. He ran toward Devin and speared him right in the ribs. In a matter of seconds, he was pulled off by Devin's posse. They tried to hold him back but Jacob fought out of their grip and punched each of them. Devin tried to run but it was no use. Jacob ran after him and dove at him, forcing him to the ground.

"You're pathetic!" Jacob threw a punch...direct hit. Jacob picked up Devin and Devin's posse tried to triple team Jacob. Bad idea. Jacob took all of them down in a matter of seconds. Devin came up behind Jacob and tried to punch him but Jacob spun around and grabed Devin's fist and stopped it right at his face. He snapped his wrist backward, breaking it. Jacob then dropkicked Devin right in the face.

"That was for Imric, you bastard." Jacob said. It took 8 people to hold Jacob back.

"Jacob quit!" Alexis yelled.

Jacob stopped struggling against the crowd and looked toward Alexis.

"I'm sorry. I just become a completly different Jacob when someone messes with my friends." Jacob said

[Skye]

Alexis was pissed. She pushed her through the crowd of kids, and said, ?Let go of Jacob. Take your cheating asshole of a friend to the infirmary.? Some of th ekids looked shocked. Alexis was not the type to say stuff like that.

They backed off, and soon Devin was also on his way out. Alexis turned to Jacob, who looked slightly shamed faced. Her eyes were bright with rage and fear. ?Jacob, they could have killed you! Its bad enough that Imric is hurt! Look!? She touched his arm, and he flinched. ?You were so busy fighting you didn?t notice ? you dislocated your shoulder, throwing that punch, and you broke two fingers!?

The coach came up, furious. ?I expected better! Take this to your parents.? He handed Jacob a note, and then dismissed class ? even though there was SUPPOSED to be ten minutes left.

[Guest Sean]

Imric fell asleep once Shaun and Jacob got him there. Shaun kissed Imric on the lips once Jacob had left. [I]Devin[/I] that was the only htought going through his head.

Shaun's fists clecnched, Imric's eyes opened, "Whats wrong Shaun, what happened"

Shaun smiled, and replied "I'll tell you later, you get some more rest, i need to go sort something out"

Imric nodded his head aqwardly (sp??) as Shaun headed out of the room. Shaun walked down the stairs passing a few people talking about Jacob and Devin. He tried to listen to there conversation with out making it obvious, but left anyway.

He got down to the playing fields and seen Jacob with Alexis and a big group of people around someone. Shaun ran up to Jacob sayin "Where the fuck is that little shit......"

Alexis looked shocked, "You don't usually swear Shaun, calm down"

Shaun looked furious, he seen Jacob holding his arm up, and his fingers were bent over

"What happened, wait i'll get you soon, am gettin this little runt"

Alexis began to call him back, but Jacob stopped her, saying "Leave it, Shaun will deal with it", Alexis nodded her head.

~~~~~~~~~

Shaun roared "Devin !!!!!!!"

Devin turned around to see a fist go flying into his face once again, "Why you little shit, why, just cause Imric's different you little retard"

Devin's group began to close in, but backed off as soon as they seen Devin crouched up into a little ball

Shaun continued kicking Devin in the stomach, Shaun then grabbed him, pulling him up by the scruff of the neck, and punched him with full force in between his eyes. Devin collapsed. Shaun was about to take one last kick, aimed at his head when Alexis and Jacob ran and jamp on his back shouting at him "Stop it now"

Shaun's head now bright red, "He's not getting away with it, that little shit, he could've killed him"

Jacob looked at Alexis, "What !!!!"

Shaun nodded "The nurse told me if we hadn't gotten him sooner, and if i hadn't given him CPR then......."

Jacob shook his head, Devin now gettin carried away with his gang, the P.E teacher came over to him "You Shaun" Shaun expected to get shouted at. The teacher then whispered "Not as hard next time, i know that was for your friend so am not going to say anything, just not as hard next time ok ?"

Shaun looked amazed, he nodded his head. The P.E Teacher walked off to the changing rooms.

"Coming to check on Imric then" Shaun asked.......

[Ezekiel]

[COLOR=SlateGray]Imric lay flat on his back with a lollypop hanging out his mouth. He sucked on it gently (not like that, perverts -_-) as he stared at the ceiling; his brow was knitted as he thought hard of what had happened to him in the soccer game.

The last thing he remembered was Devin coming towards him and then black,
@Little ditz must have knocked me out' Imric thought, he shrugged it off and continued with his lolly, the sugar was filling his blood and he could feel his energy rising, just his luck to be copped up inside.

He felt his nose and winced,
'Why did it have to be my nose?' he cursed inside, one of the few things Imric liked about himself was his nose and now it would be disfigured for the rest of his life.
'Maybe plastic surgery....'
Before he could finish his thought the door to his room opened and his friends walked in.

Shaun was smiling, the others looked worried.
Imric scanned over Shaun quickly and focussed on his hands,
"Who were you fighting with?" he asked coolly but gently, his voice was smooth and almost seductive.

Shaun shrugged it off and sat next to Imric,
"None of your business, nosey."
Imric frowned and sighed,
"Tell me..." now he was being seductive on purpose, he looked at Shaun with those deep grey eyes and fluttered his eyelashes making him look prettier than usual.
Shaun blushed and opened his mouth to reply.[/COLOR]

[B]OOC :p[/B]

[Skye]

Alexis laughed at Imric?s antics. ?We?ll leave you two lovebirds alone.? She winked at Imric on her way out.

Alexis and Jacob stood in the hall, Alexis leaning on the wall. Jacob leaned over and kissed her. When he pulled back, he said, ?I am sorry for loosing my temper.? Alexis shrugged. ?Devin had it coming.?

She held up his hand, and her winced. ?We?ll get the nurse to look at those. No writing for you.?

[Guest Sean]

OOC: A bit of Mature bits here, Shounen-ai, not too serious though.

Shaun's tie was wrapped around his hand now, Imric looked at him grinning "Come on tell me who you beat up"

Shaun laughed, "It was just Devin, he had it coming that little son-of-a.....sorry Imric, i'm getting carried away"

Imric smiled then pulled Shaun closer hugging him and kissing his lips, "Whats that for ?" Shaun asked. Imris replied "Being my saviour, thats what !"

Shaun laughed, moving closer to Imric;s bed, he then sat on it leaning over him. Imric mover to the side to give Shaun more room, even though it was a double bed. Shaun;s head leaned closer to Imric's, his and Imric's mouth opening, the door opened suddeny.

[I]I don't care who it is, i just want to be with Imric[/I] Shaun thought

[spoiler]There mouths connecting, kissing softly, Shaun's tongue slipped into Imric's mouth. Imric, pulled Shaun closer now, there mouths still connecting. [/spoiler]

A high shriek, and something smashing on the ground made Imric and Shaun loose contact, they both spun around to see the headmistress staring at them.

[Skye]

Alexis ran in, and saw the headmistress staring. She looked at the two, and figured it out. The woman yelled, ?What in the world- that is totally unac- young MEN!?

Alexis said, touching the womans arm, using pressure points, ?Its alright, Misses Dainver, Shaun was doing CPR. Didn?t you hear? Devin almost killed Imric. Shaun wa smaking sure he wasn?t going to die.?

Shaun hastened to agree, and Imric had the good sense to look clueless. Jacob came in with her. The headmistress was red in the face. ?That is not what it looke dlike to me!?

Twenty minutes later, Alexis somehow had the headmistress convinced, and they all sat on the bed around Imrics feet.

Shaun looked ashamed. Imric looked grateful, and Jacob looked? confused, to say the least. ?That was a quick one you pulled, Alex.? Imric said quietly. Alexis shrugged.