Caius and Sirius, backdated to 5th december

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Caius and Sirius become a hashtag.



Sirius had been good to his word.  He'd worn Caius' gift a few times giving the present much airing with the press and had mysteriously alluded to where it had come from.  Though Caius had never been mentioned by name, he still had a thrilling sense of glee every time the necklace or 'Precious' was mentioned.

Spotting Sirius in the common room one evening he couldn't resist the opportunity to share in the excitement.  He dropped onto the couch next to the older boy.

"Why hello Sirius.  You are looking dapper this evening," he said.

Sirius immediately lost interest in his iPad, dropping it in his lap to turn to the younger blonde and pout "Don't I always look good, Precious?" 

"Of course but if we paid attention to that small detail I would never have reason to compliment you."

The older boy moved his arm to lie across the back of the sofa, twisting towards Caius and opening himself up a little as he grinned back "True, I suppose I can't fault you on that."

"So you seem to be causing quite the stir lately.  It seems all the paparazzi is abuzz wondering about your mysterious gift giver."  He grinned.  "I think it's fantastic."

"True, people are terribly curious." He picked up the iPad to show the other boy "See? They've started a hashtag." It wasn't trending (YET) but a quick glance in Sirius's @s showed a lot of tweets with the hashtag #whoisprecious?

Caius clapped his hands together.  "I love curiosity.  It is so much fun to witness."

"I couldn't resist and suspected you wouldn't mind."  Sirius told him before checking "You are, however, one of the students who nicknames aside wants to keep out of my little spotlight, aren't you?" It could be hard to keep track but he did his best to respect everyone's wishes as well as he could. 

Caius nodded.  "I prefer to remain a mystery," he said.  "I find I am best suited to the attention I specifically cultivate."

"And I cannot judge there, you clearly produce results," He motioned to the tablet before putting in on the coffee table and, yes, technically it was Sirius's doing but he was happy to share credit. "So, you know my recent adventures but what have you been up to, Precious?"

"Little tidbits here and there," said Caius with a wave of the hand.  He couldn't mention his adventure with Harry and that was the most exciting thing to happen recently.  Instead he offered something simpler.  "My roommate brought home a cat after Halloween."

"A cat? Strange I haven't caught any unfamiliar feline scents in the boys wing lately." Was his nose failing him? Bit worrying really. "Are you being deliberately vague to pique my interest darling? You should know by now I don't need encouraging in that department." 

"Kosti is no ordinary cat," said Caius.  "I don't think you would be able to smell her.  If you could I would suggest refraining from the attempt."

"Kosti, huh? And is Kosti like the lovely Klia?" Although he got a subtle scent from Klia despite being an illusion.

"Not at all.  For one thing, Kosti is much smaller.  For another, she's a skeleton."

Sirius blinked, frowned and then laughed "Are you taking the mick?"

Caius grinned.  "No.  I am perfectly serious.  Well, maybe not perfectly but it is true."

"Oh you've got that backwards. I'm Sirius, you're perfect." Sirius winked playfully. "Now, tell me more about the skeletal feline."

"Nico brought her home after Halloween," Caius explained.  "I think she's charming and she doesn't like Illyana which is also a benefit."

"You are not fond of the little Russian? I don't think I've heard about this?" He hadn't met her himself but she was quickly becoming rather infamous and seemed to be marmite with the other students- they loved or hated her.

"Nico is friends with her but I didn't care for my first impression.  She popped into our room one day unannounced and didn't have the decency to apologize."

"The rudeness of some people today!" Sirius chuckled before asking thoughtfully. "How would you like to confuse your budding fans, Precious?"

"Confuse them?"

"Confuse them, excite them. I'm sure we can find ways to amuse ourselves with this hashtag malarkey." It was a new and novel way for them to pass the time, the telly schedule for the evening was shockingly dire. 

"Do you have any ideas in mind?"

"I'm the king of plotting and planning, my sweet, of course I'll have a plan." Sirius told him with a chuckle. "In fact several because I am nothing if not flexible. For instance I could let you have a chat on my Twitter, of course we must beware of nasty, jealous trolls. Or you could come over here and have a good snuggle with your face turned into me so all they see is blonde back of head and we could tak a few photos. Lovely and mysterious, they can see and still not know who in any way." Sirius pondered aloud, mind already going in several directions. 

"You're just saying that so I'll cuddle with you," said Caius.  "I know your game by now Sirius."

"Would I really do something as transparent as that?" 

"Why not?  You've never been coy with me.  Why would you start now?  I would be terribly disappointed if you did."

"Do you like all your suitors forthright or just me?" Sirius asked, still utterly playful. "I notice you didn't say anything to dictate you were opposed to the ideas? Have snuggles tempted you?"

"It depends on the suitor," answered Caius.  "If all suitors were the same, flirting would quickly become a boring pastime."

"I would be threatened by these other suitors but since you didn't answer my temptation question, I'm going to assume you are. Much better for my ego." 

Caius smiled.  "Whatever would I say to your adoring fans if I chatted with them?"

"Exactly what I say: whatever takes your fancy!" Sirius told him with a small shrug. "Be playful, be teasing, be confusing. It's all good on twitter really." 

"I supposed it might be amusing to cause even more of a stir," Caius said.

"That's the spirit! I'll get the tea, you cause the next scandal. How does that sound, Precious?"

"Tea and a scandal?  How can I refuse?"

"See? I know how to please you." Sirius grinned back with a wink.

Caius smiled and took hold of Sirius' iPad.  "Let's see then..." he mused as he thought of what to write first.