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Jaylan snickered when Lauren said she wouldn't date thugs. "What pleasure to meet you Lauren. And your welcome, I aimed to please since I was a kid." He ate alongside her as she talked about how 'Kaine' (Scumbag's) was nothing like his father and Kaine would've put his kid in training anyways. "Funny...I never met my father. Heard he was a douchebag though....although I don't know what exactly he did though. All I know is that he is in jail." He took a bite off his food as she said she doubted Kaine would get married, and was all about family and 'where's my money?'. He had to hold in his milk because she did it in his tone. "WOW! You got it so close. He does sound like that." He let her keep talking, asking on how he joined the gang...that made his face become solemn. His expression got her to ask if he didn't join freely.

"No...I stole from him. Millions upon Millions of dollars from the transaction. I was hired by someone to steal a lot of money from him. I knew he was a rich person and that he did cruel business practices...I didn't know it was a huge gang though. After I stole it, the guy disappeared and well...I had too much money...even though I was homeless and had barely anything, I thought....the money could be to good use. So I gave it away....Animal shelters, Orphanages, Schools, you name it. I got caught a few days later. Boy when 'scumbag' found out it went to charity, he punched me in the jaw."

He did nod at her when she said 'Brain' is studying and the others are either gambling or drinking. "Guess everyone has their own lives." He then heard 'Scumbag' screaming from somewhere. He did have to frown because that was no way to treat a nice lady like Lauren but she seemed to have handled it just fine, so he kept quiet until he got in here stomping like a child with a temper tantrum, threatening to shoot her. "Jeepers, you need to wash your mouth with soap. You'll never get a lay acting like that." He then kept eating the food as he had a small smile to Lauren, she seemed to be someone he'll love to talk to often.

And so, 'Scumbag' wanted Jaylan to take lessons? "When?" That was all needed to be said as he kept eating his food until his bowl was picked clean. He did stand up to take the bowl as he had his hand out. "Any Dirty dishes My lady?" He had that smile on him again, the polite one. Whether she gave him the dish or not, he went to the kitchen to wash it down and have it in the dishwasher. He did return as he wanted to stay with Lauren. "Anyway, that is my story as to why I am here. Mind if I ask why you are here as well?" He sat down and gave his full attention to her, as he was eating the remainder of the Musketeer bar he had got from the grocery store.

Jaylan nodded. "Lauren it is." He then waved his hand out when she apologized about his father. "I don't mind, I was just raised by my Mom and the many other servants I bonded with...and their kids." He did smile when Lauren complimented on how nice it was to donate the money. But Kaine was not as he said the money could've been going to reinforcing the basement, taking care of the safe houses, and even buy a new car? What a brat. "You've obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a damn." He had a slick smile as he allowed Lauren and Kaine to interact with each other. Something about Rosewater and how they met each other from childhood. It does seem like a story and he gave her full attention. "Wow....such coincidence, must be fate." He smiled until it turned upside down where he was supposed to have a job tomorrow and to go to bed. "Did someone forget that I am twenty-three years old?" He yawned as it seemed to be on cue...if anyone first saw...it could be a wacky father and son duo. He did see that Kaine took another helping of food he made, so it meant he enjoyed it. As he stood up to take the pot, 'Brains' said that tomorrow he will be with him at 2-ish. "Do please call me Jaylan." He then heard goodbye from Lauren as his hair was rustled. "I'm am not a child you know." He said it politely, although it would've sounded like an annoyed little brother. He then went to the kitchen to put the leftovers away; the sauce in a separate container than the pasta before going to his room...where? Kaine said second floor and second room down. He went to the bedroom which was mostly empty except for the bed and the two counters next to it. "Hmm...I could potentially design this room if I work here." He then went to the bed and felt it. He was happy to have a bed as he laid on top of the bed and fell asleep immediately.

He woke up the next morning, and with that he went to the showers and washed himself before he went back to the room and saw there was new clothes. He raised a brow but he knew he could not wear the same thing. He wore the outfit as he got out and realized he woke up very early...about 6:30am...that was weird. So he decided to make baked eggs in ham cups as it was a quick recipe...just fifteen minutes. He puts the ham in the muffin tins, crack the eggs into the ham and mixed it slightly to put in herbs and spices, even salt and pepper as he baked it in for fifteen minutes before it was completed. He liked the way they looked as he had them sit at the table, indidually standing as he grabbed one and ate them over his plate as he got some milk. Maybe he was late? He didn't know...but for now he'll savor the cups he had made. He did put some to the side so he can save one for Lauren. He liked lauren, she was nice to talk to.

Jaylan was somewhat surprised to hear him come in, take the item, and stuff the whole thing in his mouth. He could only look in surprise as he had no problem putting the whole thing in his mouth! Of course, it seemed like they were to leave right away so Jaylan followed him, sighing as he was called Blondie again. It just was not worth the fight anymore.

So now they got to the garage where he now was seeing one of the cars, looked nice in a way. Although Jaylan was not a very materialistic person....so he shrugged it off. Before they got to the car, Jaylan was given the siutcase and fifty bucks...FIFTY BUCKS!

FIFTY BUCKS!

FIFTY BUCKS!

His eyes widened and now sparkled as he held onto the fifty. "Woah...." He spoke that one word as they got to the car and had to drive off. "Building...inform me if you want on what the building is and how one can have a cafeteria...is it a school?" He asked as he held onto the suitcase tightly, now making sure to never let go. He then thought about the fifty bucks....he will need to find a place to donate it. Maybe he'll buy his lunch and the rest went to someone in need. He'll think about it. "Don't follow anyone...strange danger...don't go to someone's van who offers candy or puppies." Now he was joking on the last sentence but he got it. "Twenty Three years old." He then sat there looking at the scenery as he then asked a question without thinking, "Back at the place, do we have paint?"

"You would look like a cranky teacher with a five o'clock shadow." He chuckled slightly as he was asked if normies called things cafeterias. "I wouldn't know that...I never been to one before...according to movies, though, they serve weird-looking food." He did nod about the meeting being very long but then urked when Kaine seemed happy about his age. "I would be fine until my fifty's...assuming I don't have heart attacks." He then sat there and continued looking out the window until Kaine got mad for the suggestion of painting the house. "Why do you think I'm painting the house? Don't you know paint is also good with paper and canvas? That is my hobby is painting on an appropriate service like canvas." Why would he think he would paint the house?! Then again, Jaylan had thought about it. "And yeah I get it, the room will not be redone unless your permission and blah blah blah." Once they got there, Kaine let him know he'll be with Lauren. Jaylan's eyes sparkled. "Ah! Dear Lauren! A great lady she is. Don't worry, I'll just embarrass you and not her." He then got out of the car while Kaine mumbled something. Lauren came to them and greeted them. "Lauren! You're the only nice person that calls me by my real name. At least Blondie is somewhat tolerable compared to the....'older' nicknames." He got irritated when he mentioned his older nicknames. If they were EVER mentioned, the boy will he like to sock someone...it was a dent in his attempt to be masculine. So with that they were going to the meeting...and Jaylan had on the most serious face he ever had...and he can be serious at one point.

They got where the meeting location was, and Jaylan stayed with Lauren at all times. There were men that Jaylan was not familiar with and some already saw Jaylan....trying to figure out if it was a tomboy or a boy. That was an arrow pierced in his heart. "Maybe I should roughen my face or something." He grumbled, rubbing his neck. "A-Anyway Miss Lauren, where do you want me to sit? Or do you prefer if I stay with you at all times?'

"I don't feel like part of the family." He muttered as he felt like Blondie was just a name to annoy him. He did see Kaine offered to roughen his face up. "Yeeaaaah, leave your bear hands away from my face." He was not going to let them near his face ever since they both first met each other. So when Lauren wanted his help making copies, he nodded and immediately went to her side to assist her, making many copies that were enough for the group plus a few extra.

It only lasted a few hours before they were to leave for a five-star restaurant. Jaylan sighed as he was not really the one to go somewhere expensive. But since this is what she wanted, he could not object. So he got to the car with him as he then gave him the fifty bucks. "You'll need this more than I do." He was trying to be polite but then again...Kaine might find this as insulting since Kaine had the money while Jaylan had no money. "Besides, this was supposed to be for lunch. We're eating together, so here." He had a small smile on. "Thanks, though." He then sat there and adjusted himself on the seat. "So....rough me up....does that mean I learn how to fight? how to take a hit? or just how to look menacing?"

The laughter from this man did not please him. "You know, I am trying to be nice here....jackwipe." He grumbled as he then could only stare at the guy with a pout...yeah...Jaylan was not a masculine person, but he wanted to be. But then when he heard he was paying, Jaylan's face changed to an 'oh s**t' face and kept the money. "Uhhh...well...I guess I'll use this and give you back the change." So much for donating the rest. So Jaylan was going to learn fighting...from Muscles? Strange nickname...either way..he did know some basic moves but was it enough? Maybe not...but Jaylan had the potential to fight back once given the opportunity.

He did hear Kaine cursing to himself and that got Jaylan curious...why? He did seem like he was talking to an imaginary Lauren so he sighed. "I may be homeless, but I remember the amazing invention called the phone...she can hear your voice easily if you did that." He did wonder why Kaine thought he would get killed. "Is it in a....different territory?" He asked as they got the back alleyway to go to the place. It did seem pretty cool...casual but not a five-star restaurant. That's good within itself. So when Kaine told him to get going, he had to follow...even though he thought it weird that he was called kid, instead of blondie...now he prefered blondie than kid.

Once getting it, it did had that Italian feel to it. He wouldn't know but it had the beautiful paintings that depicted the world of Italy and some of the statues in which were naked men with micro *****. If he was correct, according to ancient culture, the smaller it was for the guy, the smarter he was. Did that make Jaylan somewhat dumb? His was average size. His observations were interrupted though when an older man came in and started talking..or backstabbing Kaine. Then they threw in some punches which made Jaylan gulp in nervousness, was he expected to bring in a gun now?

But when the Uncle praised him and hugged and kissed Kaine, Jaylan had to hold in a smirk...the face Kaine was making was irresistible to the humor Jaylan loved. So once they sat down, Jaylan had to wonder if he should do something about that cut Kaine had on the lips, but he tried to ignore it. When it was time to order, he could only look it through another time before asking. "Cioppino please." He asked politely.

He always loved Cioppino: almost all the seafood in the world; crab, lobster, scallops, calamari (not fried), mussels, clams, and shrimp with Pasta and marinara sauce with the taste of seafood in it. It was always what his mom always made...even though she was not Italian she was born and raised as such. She was the inspiration to Jaylan cooking many things, and sometimes made dishes by himself which the 'masters' loved so he thought he'd have the Cioppino. He then held onto the glass of water, "Thank you for water.", as he then took a big gulp of it as it had been awhile since he had good water like this. "Also...this is the first time you called me by my actual name...maybe I'll call you by your name too instead of scumbag or half-wit." He had a teasing smirk on him when he said that, as he drank the glass of water.

Jaylan rolled his eyes, he didn't really expect much out of this guy so there was no point in pushing it. So the man was so into being called boss huh? Jaylan would have to think about if he was worthy of being called boss, master, sir...but then again...he used to say master all the time. "Whatever you want Master Kaine." He blurted out, while staring at the artwork the place represented. It really did feel homey here.

Jaylan had to admit he did not see it coming when Kaine wanted to know about his hobby...or well, technically it was hobbies but he'll stick to hobby. "Well...my Mom painted all the time, it was a way to express ourselves and sometimes relieve stress. My mom loved doing Impressionism where it is just dots but when you go far back, it's a beautiful landscape. I liked doing those too, but it takes a long commitment...so I always preferred just Painting like a normal one would. Sometimes I do Surreal ones, other time it's just with many different colors to make it look like it's photographed. I actually had to paint a wall mural for a building during my years being homeless. Far as I know, it's still there. And the owner always tells me if he sees me that everybody loves it." He would've kept going but he knew this guy was not interested, but in a way it was nice to talk about things most people would've just interrupted because of how dis-interesting and 'uncool' it was.

When the food came in, Jaylan's mouth was watering. His nose smelled the delicious aromas of the Italian styled food. First came Kaine's which he smiled, "That looks good, might have it if we come back here again." He changed 'when' to 'if' since it seemed like Kaine didn't really wanna be here. Then came Jaylan's, and dare he say he would gobble it up! Before Jaylan could try some liquor (for the first time), Kaine took it away and asked the uncle for pop. Jaylan's face was of horror immediately. He didn't mind having a coke, since he rather have that than the liquor, but to have him do it as if he was a kid! His quest of masculinity was falling down, but then again, Jaylan wondered why he ever thought he could be like James Bond...maybe he should be like Kristoff...the thought of that name made him dip his head down and grumble many curse words.

So with the coke and Cioppino, Jaylan dug in the food, being as polite as possible. Even having the napkin go over his shirt as to make sure no sauce got to him. When Kaine asked what Jaylan thought of the food, he wouldn't get a response. He would just get the facial expression of a kid that was at Disneyland. When Jaylan liked something a lot, he would not talk when food was in front of him. But for once, he did mention a few. "Reminds me of my Ma, it is a nostalgic but fantastic feeling. How come you don't like coming here? The food and atmosphere is marvelous!" He kept on eating with glee as he broke the crab leg with his bare hands as if it was nothing. One would realize then he didn't use one of those tools that helped break the crab, but just his hands to break it like it was a stick.

Jaylan didn't know why he was pissed but Jaylan did know this. "Sometimes you forget what you have until it's gone. He's a family member and it's best to make amends with him before he is gone completely and there won't be anything to repair." He ate his food, cleaning it up completely...seafood, pasta, bread, and coke. He was good for awhile.

But when Kaine asked him where did he work before homeless. He had to correct him. "Where did I live and work before being homeless. I was born and raised as an indentured servant. My mom had to work because the main financial source was my Dad until...well..he did something stupid and went to jail...suppose to be a very long term. So my mom ended up getting a job as an indentured servant when she was pregnant with me. I was born, and just worked as a servant since I could walk, talk, and carry things.

It was not bad, the masters were very nice...I was friends with the rich kid and the other servant kids that lived with me or came to visit when their masters came in. Just so you know, this is at the countryside so there were more than ten servants working at this estate. I don't think I left the place except for when going in the car...I was always at the back...told only the 'elites' sat at the front. So that's where I learned how to cook, clean, and actually know how to speak other languages...just English and Japanese...I was going to learn French when I turned eighteen. Of course, I learned how to paint as well with my Mom, as it got us some extra money for presents for my birthday or christmas. We did get paid but, Mom always had half of her paycheck to the side...and she always had mine anyways since she was my guardian.

"How did I become homeless? Well...I heard there was an accident, others said it was intentional...but the whole estate burned down while I was on a errand, everyone including my Mom got burned alive. Everything was gone and since I was eighteen...I was on my own...so I ended up being homeless until you found me and punched my face two times." He then continued drinking some of the water. "Where did I learn hacking? I watched someone do it....and I was able to figure it out."