Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2013 11:08:27 -0500 From: alexzander <alexzandermurot@hushmail.com> Subject: New World Apprentice - Chapter 4 Disclaimer: This story is complete fiction. None of the characters or scenarios are real. This story involves intergenerational sexual relations. If this is not your thing or it is illegal for you to read such things then don't read it. If you enjoy reading all the stories on this site, please consider making a donation to Nifty: http://donate.nifty.org/donate.html I apprecieate all your feedback and thoughts on the story. Feel free to email me at alexzandermurot@hushmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4: A Room Apart A similar room came into focus and a voice was speaking, "Welcome to the Esbjerg ICR Jump Station!" I guess everyone had to give a cheery greeting to arrivals, thought Max. A woman shook hands with Deputy 4ster and then with Max as they both stepped off the platform. After some short updates, Darwin and Max walked up the stairs and outside into the FreeCity of Esbjerg. It was late in the evening and there was little activity in the streets. Max knew that Esbjerg was a smaller city than Port Copenhagen but it was an important location for trade imports and exports to various other regions. This ICR Headquarters was not nearly as big as the one back home, but it was still well designed with an intricate latticework structure that hung off the stonework of the main building. The Deputy signaled for a car and saw on his ReD that it would arrive in 2 minutes 15 seconds. "Sorry for all the rushing around Max but the local council needed us to come in early to discuss some recent developments regarding trade issues with the Central African Kingdom". "It's okay Deputy, this has all been a great learning experience for me and I'm glad to be a part of it...especially being able to work with you", Max replied and looked down when he finished the sentence. He wasn't really sure why he said it, but he knew he meant it. Darwin looked back at Max, "I think you've been doing some great things with us so far and I'd like to have you help develop a presentation for a council group in Central Africa". Max looked up, eager at the opportunity, "Really?" "Definitely" replied Darwin, "and for the record, I like being able to work with you too." Max had a wide smile on his face. It was a cute look that Darwin had seen a few times before when Max seemed really happy about something. Max would put on a big smile and push up his head ever so slightly at the same time. It was pretty adorable and reminded Darwin that it's one of those faces that only a young person can make work. It was also something uniquely Max and Darwin was glad to know it. Their car arrived and glided to a stop, they got in and headed off to one of the local homes that were reserved for ICR staff. In route Max noticed a set of partially ruined statues near the water and seemed to remember it being a famous landmark for the area. Darwin saw Max looking out the window, "Men at Sea...that's what they are called. They were built a very long time ago. I heard that a group of artists have been debating whether they should restore them or leave them as they are. If there's time, perhaps we can go see it." "Sure!" Max said enthusiastically. About ten minutes later they were pulling up to a narrow three story house that had the familiar fusion-look of ancient and modern architecture. Inside, the house was simply furnished with airy carved wood furniture and patchwork fabrics that had become popular in the region. A narrow kitchen looked out onto a backyard and Darwin offered Max something to drink. "No thanks," Max replied, "I think I'm going to head up to bed, I'm pretty exhausted". Darwin nodded and Max headed up to the second floor where he found a small, cozy looking bedroom with a window facing the garden. Shutting the door, Max stripped down to bare skin since he had no other clothes with him and crawled under the covers. Lying in bed he stared at the ceiling and watched patterns form from the moonlit shadows of swaying tree branches. The wind blew softly outside and small creaks of sound emanated from the house. Max' mind wandered and apparently so did his hand as it slid down to find his boyhood. Growing up in a society that was rooted in the ideals formed by the Nieuw Philosophy Movement, children learned early about the human body and sexuality. There was never any shame in the subject and everyone was encouraged to ask questions if they wanted to know something. Lying under the soft, warm covers, it wasn't long before Max began slowly pleasuring himself. Out in the hall Darwin reached the second floor landing and paused thinking he heard something from Max' room. A moment of silence passed and he stepped into the empty adjacent bedroom. Darwin prepared for bed and he found himself thinking more and more about Max despite having only known him for less than two weeks. He felt drawn to the boy and when they spent time together their personalities just seemed to click. As Darwin rested his head on the pillow he started considering whether anything further might develop between the two of them. There was the additional challenge of this being his apprentice; a professional relationship that might last years. His line of work was often a lonely one and having any type of relationship was always difficult. He'd always known he preferred men over women and he had a few younger boyfriends before but none as young as Max. The age gap wasn't that huge a concern since society had grown accustomed to a wide range of lifestyles and accepted that people connected with each other simply because they had a bond as two humans, regardless of age, sex or race. Though not as common, Darwin did know a few people who had intergenerational relationships. Before he drifted off to sleep, Darwin decided that he would leave it to Max to decide and follow his lead. Mere minutes passed and both Deputy and Apprentice succumed to exhaustion and slept soundly, their heads so near each other, separated only by a wall between rooms.