The girls bundle into the car once again and set off straight into the city centre
"So, where are you taking us Vivian?" said Kat
"Well, I already said I'm taking you to visit a friend of mine. If he heard I didn't bring such interesting girls to visit he'd be really disappointed in me" said Vivian with a put
"Um, that sounds kind of suspicious Vivian" said Lily as she hid her face behind a book
"Oh, don't worry, Chekov is completely enthralled by wood work and I refuse to let Kat and Sylvie have a room without a desk. If he find's out I went somewhere else for that he'd be heartbroken" said Vivian
"Right… So what does he do?" said Kat trying to slightly redirect the conversation
"Chekov is a carpenter I suppose. He works with just about anything related to wood carving but for some reason he has a bizarre fascination with desks and will go above and beyond for an interesting client. I should have remembered to show you mine before we headed out. I had intended to, but you wanted to go for a short trip to the woods and threw of my schedule" said Vivian as she smiled into the review mirror
"Sorry" said Kat. Her full wingspan and tail collapsing downward. *I've just been adopted by Vivian and I've already made her go through such a traumatic event.*
"Don't look so down Kat, I enjoyed the scenery, the snow was lovely this time of year" said Vivian as she admired the bright sun.
The conversation drifted off somewhat awkwardly and they made their way past the city centre and towards the outskirts of the town opposite the way they'd originally entered. Finally right at the very edge of the city outskirts Vivian pulled up to an nondescript shed that took up a large plot of land by itself.
"Well we've arrived let's head inside" said Vivian as she opened the doors and picked up Sylvie. To the shock of Kat and Lily the little girl just curled up in Vivian's arms and let herself drift off.
*I guess it's been a bit of a big day for Sylvie huh. I'm surprised she didn't fall asleep on me in the car if she was that tired though?*
Walking towards the door they were surprised to see it kicked open and watch as a man came flying out. The man bounced a few times against the concrete before dusting himself off and walking away from the store.
"And stay out I tell ya, I'm not going back" said a voice from inside the shop
"Chekov! It's lovely to see you" said Vivian
"Ah, Vivian, it is good to see you. Why you back so soon? If I find out you've destroyed my desk already I might have to ban you from store" said Chekov with a laugh
"Oh I could never do that to you or your desks Chekov, I've bought more victims" Vivian coughed "Customers, I've brought you some more customers"
"Um, is that man you just threw away alright" said Lily
"Ya, he's fine. I throw him every other week" said Chekov
"Why does he keep coming back then?" asked Kat
"Well, that's long story. I'll tell you short version for Vivian's sake. I used to work for some unsavoury people before I moved here and they want me back. I tell them I'm not coming back, they say I am, I drop a few tonnes of lumber on their business and then suddenly they calm down a bit. Not sure why though, it was honest mistake" said Chekov
"Right…" said Kat as she looked towards Lily and tried to ask with her eyes if she was hearing this as well. Lily gave an almost imperceptible nod
"So, more desks for these three yes? Why do you think I'd take this job Vivian?" said Chekov.
"Well, I'm pretty sure you'll find them all interesting, plus I adopted two of them" said Vivian
"What that roommate wouldn't let you take the third? Too much responsibility?" said Chekov
"Nah, Lily leaves next door? Huh, well… hey Kat does it count as next door if we share a fence" said Vivian
"How should I know" said Kat
Vivian shrugged "Sylvie probably knows but I don't want to wake her up"
"Lily is still a neighbour even if it isn't directly next door. She is still adjacent to your property" said Sylvie without opening her eyes
Chekov burst out laughing "Well, that's at least one interesting lass you brought me. Come inside out of the cold" said Chekov as he walked back inside.
Walking into the warehouse it was stacks of wood as far as the eye could see. Stacked high to the left and right and even against the wall house the door it seemed like Chekov had enough wood to furnish a small town. Sitting in the middle of everything was a small desk and chair. The desk was well carved, if a little amateurish looking.
"Um, Mister Chekov, if you don't mind my asking. Why is your desk so simple. Considering what Vivian has told us shouldn't your work be a bit more elaborate" said Lily
Chekov nodded "If I'm a Mister anything it's Pushka, but I don't go by that name anyway. Just call my Chekov. This desk though" Chekov slammed his hand against it "Is the first desk I ever made, and I am not one to disrespect the passion that went into its creation.
*Huh, I wouldn't have thought Chekov would have been so sentimental about something like that.*
Chekov walked behind the desk and opened the drawers to take out a pair of glasses.
"Now, let me have a look at you all to determine your flame. I have to know what type of desk I'm making after all" said Chekov
*Wait flame? And hang on, he hasn't even mentioned my demonic traits either. What is going on? System is this guy a wizard or something?*
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D.E.M.O.N.S finds the idea unlikely. Due to the composition of User Kat's Universe it is impossible for any type of higher energy to exist. Demonic Energy is able to just barely circumvent this restriction. Individual Chekov is certainly not a demon.
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*Can you elaborate on the higher energy thing?*
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User Kat requires rank 1 for that information
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*Of course.* Chekov fixed his glasses and first tried to look at Sylvie
"Vivian, do you have to hold the little one. Your flame is still just as needlessly bright as last time and it hides the little one's" said Chekov
"Chekov, what exactly are you doing" asked Kat
"I see, things when I look at people. I know them, and what they are. It is family trait I believe" said Chekov
"So, what did you mean when you described Vivian's flame as needlessly bright" said Kat
"Ya, Vivian has bright flame. It is almost like staring at the sun. Endlessly bright, and forever burning" said Chekov
"Oh stop you flatter" said Vivian
"Just put the girl down for a moment" said Chekov.
Vivian pouted but placed Sylvie onto Chekov's chair at which point she sprung to full attention and looked him in the eye. After an intense staring contest Chekov broke eye contact first
"Little one… she is strange. I am already looking forward to this" said Chekov grinning "Little one's flame is strange, it feels ever-present, and yet even I can't quite see it. I know it is there, but it is not"
*What the hell does that mean? And wait what is he going to see when he looks at my flame? Will it actually be my Demonic Flame?*
Chekov turned next to Lily who instantly broke eye contact. Chekov lingered on her face a little more before speaking "Interesting flame again. You is like the last bit of fire in candle before you turn in for night. Flame looks weak, but it will not fail you, it has lasted you through the night and it will continue until the end"
"Um, I'm not sure I like being told I'm weak" said Lily
"Ya, but you is nearly smaller than Little one. Your desk have five hidden compartments ya?" said Chekov
"Wait I'm getting a desk, and hidden compartments… I mean" Lily was cut off by Chekov
"Not, it is more, thirteen? That is unlucky number for you though… Seems almost fitting though. I do fourteen" said Chekov
"Um, I'm not sure how I'm supposed to pay you back Mister Chekov" said Lily nervously
"Don't worry you will. You is loyal little flame, I do it free now, you pay later" said Chekov
"I can't, I mean, I don't even know when I will get the money" stammered Lily
"You pay me back within decade, I know it" said Chekov patting Lily on the shoulder before turning to Kat.
"Your flame is strange to me. It is boring, and yet it dislikes my disapproval. Which is not boring. Your flame is strange" said Chekov
Vongrak's Fun Facts: Chekov was such a fun character to come up with and write. Originally I just wanted a character that would entertain Vivian's crazy requirements for a desk I imagined that she'd have, instead we have Chekov whith crazy requirements for his customers.
"What do you mean it's boring, and what do you mean that my flame dislikes you" said Kat
"Well, your flame is boring, it not seem to do much special. Companions all have very strange fire. But then, when I think this, I can feel your fire looking at me, telling me that I am wrong. That confuses me. Never have the flames been like that" said Chekov
"Um is my flame purple by any chance?" said Kat
"No? Why would flame have colour?" said Chekov
"No re-" Kat's reply got chocked off
"Oh, that is strange girl. What was that, flame was not happy with that at all. Why?" said Chekov.
"It's a long story, I'm not sure that I'm willing to tell" said Kat
"Ya, this is fair. Still that display make flame more interesting. Ok I've decided. I'll do the lot." Said Chekov as he pulled out a stack of papers
"Glasses, we already establish, you have hidden compartments everywhere, I'm also thinking shelves thoughts" said Chekov
"Um why do you think I need hidden compartments" said Lily as she tried to hide her face behind her hands.
"Look, you is hiding right now. You is hiding even when we are all friends here so surely you must hide even more from those you dislike" said Chekov as he started to scrawl in the paper. Whatever Chekov was designing it wasn't a desk. It almost seemed like words but it wasn't anything the girls recognised
"Watcha writing there?" asked Sylvie
"Ah, little one, of course you would notice. This is my notes. I write in… well it not code exactly but I understand it nonetheless, it sticks in my head to write this way" said Chekov "Now, Glasses, what sort of shelves do you want"
"Um, shelves for books?" said Lily as if it was a question
"Confidence Glasses. But yes shelves for books…." Said Chekov "You want more shelve space or more hidden compartment space"
"I don't need all these hidden compartments" mumbled Lily trying not to cover her face this time
"To quite Glasses, but I will build into main desk. Leave shelves mostly for books. Just one hidden compartment there" said Chekov "Now who is next, Little one or Pointy?"
"Wait, why am I pointy? I get the other nicknames but why am I pointy?" said Kat tail flicking slightly in mild annoyance but luckily Chekov remained fixated on his plans
"You has pointy tail, pointy wings, pointy horns. You have more points then spiked boots" said Chekov.
*Oh. He's right isn't he. Even if he isn't going to comment on them I guess he did notice the demonic features. I suppose pointy is better than being called demon… though now that I think properly about it, at least demon wouldn't feel quite so much like an insult considering that's what I am.*
Sylvie spoke up seeing Kat was lost in thought "Do mine next" Sylvie said with a big smile on her face playing innocent.
"Ha" Chekov barked out a short laugh when he glanced at Sylvie "Little one already has enough hidden things; I suppose you not need more"
"I don't need to hide anything" said Sylvie
"Ya, I suppose you're right Little one. You manage to hide everything and enough and that be much more effective than anything I can make you" said Chekov as he pulled out another set of paper, presumably for Sylvie's desk.
"So, I'll need a lot of shelves like big sis Lily" said Sylvie
"Ya, but you want space for computer or just more shelves?" said Chekov pausing in his writings.
Sylvie shrugged and looked toward Vivian "Ooh, I should really get a computer for you both as well. Hmm, I suppose we'll have to put that off later, but I think you'll need the space for a computer"
"Wait, why didn't you ask me that question" said Lily
"You have computer, why would I need to ask if you need space for it?" said Chekov
Lily's face paled at that. She didn't know how to respond.
*Seriously system? This guy isn't using magic? How could he possibly know so much without it?*
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D.E.M.O.N.S stands by previous examination. Chance of Individual Chekov being able to use higher energy are to low to be worth considering.
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*How? This seriously doesn't make any sense.* Kat glanced at Sylvie and Vivian but they both just seemed to think Chekov's logic was reasonable. Lily did already have a computer so why would he need to ask.
"So, little one, what design do you want? Theme?" said Chekov as he looked up from his worksheets
"Something with fire, and maybe snowflakes" said Sylvie
"No thorns for you Little one? Strange I could have sworn…" said Chekov as he looked through Sylvie, before turning his eyes to rest on Kat. "Ah I see. Ice fire it is"
"Now, Pointy, what would you like? Seems you fire doesn't quite approve of the elaborate set ups of your friends" said Chekov
"That sounds fine to me, but how come you didn't ask Lily what design she wanted" said Kat
"Glasses would never choose anything other than plain wood. Perhaps she might prefer a certain type of wood but I'd never let anyone else choose that in my shop" said Chekov.
Kat glanced at Lily for confirmation but saw her friend nod in agreement with Chekov's claims.
"Right, well, I think I'd like to keep my desk a bit plain" said Kat unsure.
"Hmm, your fire seems confused. It is so weird for it to react like that" said Chekov shaking his head "How about one set of shelves but I'll throw in some extra drawers"
"What exactly do you mean by one set of shelves?" asked Kat as she tilted her and tail in confusion. This time Chekov did see the movement but he didn't react.
"Unlike Little one and Glasses whose desk will have a lot of shelves you will have small one fitted to the left.. right, right side apparently" said Chekov
"Right, that sounds quite nice" said Kat
"Of course, I have a design in mind, but I'm going to keep that part to myself" said Chekov with a strange grin.
Turning away from Chekov to face Vivian, Kat asked "What sort of design do you have on your desk Vivian?" *I can see Chekov won't say more but perhaps I can get a hint*
"Well, mine has quite a lot actually. Mostly different suns, but also a few other shapes mixed in, it's hard to explain really" said Vivian
"Vivian has… A number of designs I had to weave together. I don't quite understand how that piece was made myself. You can only gaze upon it but not understand" said Chekov with a grin that seemed both happy and pained at the same time
"It's not that mysterious Chekov, but it is a lovely piece" said Vivian returning Chekov's grin
"Well now. I believe it is time for you to leave. You have given me quite a lot of work to do" said Chekov as he picked up the paper now strewn across the desk and bundled them under his arm.
Vivian led the girls out back to the car and they all bundled in together. It was a quite drive back home. The encounter with Chekov had seemed to come to an abrupt end, but even still he had left an impression on them all. It was not until thirty minutes had passed and the city was long out of site that Lily spoke up. "Is Chekov always like that?"
"Yes, for as long as I've known him. A strange man, but a skilled on" said Vivian
"Much like yourself" Kat chimed in.
"But of course. We are both masters of our craft, he simply works more directly with the ingredients than I tend to" said Vivian.
*I did not think Vivian would just agree with me. Is she really that similar to Chekov?* Kat thought back to all the interactions she'd had with Vivian over the past few weeks. *Huh, maybe she is. Her strangeness is a bit less direct but she always seems to know more than she's letting on and has a much better understanding of things than it first appears.*
That was the last thing said on the matter. Lily managed to fall asleep rather quickly and Sylvie had nodded off before they'd even left the city limits. Kat didn't feel the drowsiness her companions did but she was content to simply relax and watch the scenery as it past by. The journey back was without interruption and Lily was dropped of at the corner like they'd done after the visit to the orphanage.
Vivian pulled into her garage and grabbed a sleeping Sylvie out of the car. It had gotten somewhat late in the afternoon, but the sun was still just barely peeking between the houses casting enough light to see by. The trio entered the house and could smell a meal already prepared for them.
Some of you picked up about why chapter 54's chapter was like cake. GLaD that's still a reference people remember.
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