(Ch. 2) Settling in

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It takes a moment for the man to realize.. Why is this Angel on earth? Why isn't she in heaven where she's supposed to be? Was she sent to him for a different reason than what he thought? These questions run through his mind for a bit before his attention is set back on her.

She turns the water off, making sure its the perfect, warm temperature "Alrighty.. I'll get you a towel and a washcloth real quick, Just wait here" She leaves him in the bathroom. The man looks around, admiring the decor and cleanliness of the bathroom. He spots the bottles of soap, shampoo and conditioner on a rack next to the tub. He picks up the soap bottle and reads it. 'Cherry blossom scented' That sounds pretty girly.. Well it makes sense.. but does he really wanna smell like a girl? He doesn't really have an option so he's gonna have to deal with it. He puts the bottle down as Aimi comes back with the towel and washcloth.

"Do you.. have any other soap?.."
"Um.. no? I never planned on having anyone else here, especially not a guy, so..
"Ah.. Alright.." Aimi crosses her arms and raises an eyebrow "What's so wrong with my soap?"
"It's so.. girly.." she rolls her eyes "Well it's all I have. Plus, it's not even a super strong scent. You'll live" She hands him the washcloth and hangs the towel up "Don't take too long, I wanna take one right after you.." she says as she makes her way out the bathroom. He nods "Ah wait- Um- Well first off.. what's your name. Second, what about clothes?- I don't have anything other than this..."
"Crap. Didn't think about that- Um.. We'll figure something out.. My name's Aimi.. You?"
"Alastor.."
"Cute.. Ooh- I know- I'll go to the clothing store nearby by and get you a few things. Take your bath while I'm gone" She says as she leaves the bathroom. "Ok.." Did she just call his name cute?

Aimi leaves the house, leaving Alastor by is lonesome. He strips off his filthy blood stained clothes and bandages then steps into the warm water, slowly lowering his body into it. He's not very used to baths like this, or even just baths in general. Usually he'd be forced into a small cramped shower with nothing but cold water and a tiny sliver of some random soap bar. The warmth on his skin feels nice and relaxing. He submerges himself deeper into the water, taking in the warmth as much as he can. He closes his eyes. He's unbothered. Moisturized. Happy. In his lane. Focused. Flourishing.

He's there just soaking for a good while. Aimi finally comes back, with a large bag in hand. Setting it down the bag she calls out "Alastor! Are you done?" met with no response. She heads to the bathroom, knocking on the closed door "Alastor, how long have you been in there? I was gone for like 50 something minutes!" Still no response. She sighs. "I really don't want to do this.. but I'm coming in-" She covers her eyes as she opens the door and steps in "Alastor." She peaks through her fingers then moves her hand from her face once she realizes he's fallen asleep in the tub. She sighs again.

Aimi turns her head away from him and gently shakes him. He jolts awake "Wha- Wha happened...?"
"Wakey wakey.. you've been in the tub for over 50 minutes" he rubs his eye "Shit.. sorry.. guess I got too comfy.."
"I could tell.. did you even wash your hair?.."
"N-no.. sorry.."
"It's fine.." she moves behind him and pulls over a stool then takes a seat "I'll wash it real quick then you gotta get out, kay?" He nods "Alright.. Hand me the shampoo and conditioner please" He does as he's told then sits still and lets her do her thing. She squirts some shampoo into his hair and gently works it in "Jeez.. when was the last time you combed your hair..?" His ears lower "Um.... I don't.. remember.. I don't think I ever have..?" Aimi goes silent for a second. "Gimmie a minute" She rinses her hands off in the water then quickly gets up and leaves the bathroom, coming back with a comb.

With his hair moved out of his face, she finally notices his other "eye". It's a red caution sign where his other eye should be. Alastor tilts his head before realizing whats shes staring at. He quickly covers it with his clawed hand, looking down, ashamed of himself "Sorry- It's not a pretty sight- I know... I'd usually have it covered but uh.."
"No- It's fine, I don't mind at all.." she continues back to the stool, taking her seat and continuing with his hair "Are you sure?- I've always been told it's hideous and I should always cover it.. I'm not used to just having it out on display.."

"It's fine.. really. But.. If you're insecure about it.. we can find a way to cover it" His tail wags a bit underneath the water "I'd like that.." Aimi chuckles "Alright.. how about.. an eye patch!" Alastor thinks about it "I think that'd be pretty cool" She nods "Yeah, it would! I'll see if I can get you one"
"Ok!" He happily sits while Aimi continues to wash his hair. Soon enough its been thoroughly washed and it was time for the combing.

"OOOOWWWW-" Alastor whimpers and whines as Aimi attempts to comb out his damp tangled hair. "I'm sorry- I'm not trying to hurt you- Your hair is just-" The comb gets stuck on a huge knot, she tries her best to get it out "So knotted-" She finally gets the knot out, taking a large chunk of hair out with it "Ugh.. This is gonna take forever.. We might just have to cut it.." His ears perk up then flatten to his head as he turns to her "I don't wanna cut it- I like my hair long,,," he pouts and whimpers. God he really is just like a puppy. She sighs "Fine, I won't cut it short.. I'll just trim it a bit and get all these knots out. Alright?"
"Mm.. alright.." he reluctantly agrees and turns back around to let her work

Aimi spends the next few minutes fighting with his hair, getting most of the tangles and knots out then just trimming off the ones at the ends. Soon enough she's finally done "There we go.. all done!" She runs her fingers through his hair a few times. "Nice and clean! Now let's get dry alright? Then you can try out the clothes I got you!" She stands and begins to head out the bathroom "Hopefully they fit.. I kinda just guessed your size.." she chuckles a bit awkwardly as she leaves, closing the door behind her. Alastor gets out the tub, he's not really sure how to open the drain but eventually figures it out. He walks up the the mirror and stares at himself for a few minutes.

He almost didn't recognize himself.. He looks so different from how he remembers. Is this... really him? He gets lost in thought, questioning his own appearance before Aimi knocks on the door again "Alastor, I said it's time to get out.." He grabs his towel and quickly dries off, throwing it over his shoulder before heading out the bathroom. "I'm do-" he says as he begins opening the door, but quickly cut off by Aimi closing it back "Use the towel."
"I did- I dried off with it.."
"Cover yourself."
"Oh-" he wraps his towel around his waist then opens the door again. "Thank you.. Now, let's see if these clothes fit you" He nods and follows her to her room, the large bag sitting on her bed. She pulls out a basic pajama set.

She puts the clothes up to his body "Mm.. these should definitely fit... I got them in an extra large just in case" She hands him the pajamas "There's boxers in the bag. I'm gonna go shower" She goes through her drawers quickly grabbing her own set of pajamas and what not to take with her into the bathroom "I'm gonna make some food afterwards. You can have some if you're hungry"
"Ok, thanks" She smiles at him as she leaves the room. Once again Alastor is left by himself. He looks down at the pajamas and smiles, his tail beginning to wag a bit. He's not usually one to get excited over new stuff, but finally having different clothes? That made him very excited. The fabric feels soft in his hands, much different from the itchy hospital gown and shorts he wore for most of his life.

He happily puts his new clothes on, which fit perfectly, rubbing his hands on the fabric. It feels so nice! He looks around her room, the walls are a pale lavender with white trimmings, her bed is a baby pink with many pillows, some stuffed animals and a wooden headboard. Shes got a HUGE vanity, covered with all sorts of sprays, make-up and hair products. Definitely a girls room. But he hasn't seen anything other than a dark, cold stone cell with a tiny bed with dirty white sheets and one sad excuse of a pillow. So it's definitely a nice change of pace. He could get used to this.

(Chapter 2 WAHOOOOO‼️ There was more but I'm gonna put it in the NEXT chapter so this one isn't too long.. Hope yall enjoyed it tho!! :33)

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