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Re: Mikaelson Property: Inside the House (Hayley/Samantha/etc)

 

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Samantha woke with a start her hand instantly moving to touch her neck as she recalled it¡¯d been snapped. But on the plus side she¡¯d died with Hayley¡¯s blood in her system so she supposed she was well on her way to becoming a hybrid. She could hear sounds coming from downstairs that she shouldn¡¯t have been able to. The lights in the room seemed brighter causing her to squint a little and even bring a hand up to shield her eyes a bit.?

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The sound of footsteps echoing down the hall, drawing closer and closer still pulling her attention towards the closed door as the knob began to turn. She scrambled to the edge of the bed, not really knowing what to expect, but half a second later let the tension drain from her body as she saw Hayley standing in the open doorway holding something in each hand.?

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¡°It¡¯s okay. You¡¯re just in transition.¡± Hayley spoke calmly reassuring the other wolf as she game over to the bed with a blood bag in one hand and in the other a small syringe that contained just enough of her daughter¡¯s blood to be sure that Samantha would survive the transition.?

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She held out the blood bag first as the other came second. ¡°Here, drink this. You need to feed.¡± This couldn¡¯t be easy for her, Hayley remembered the difficult time she herself had had after turning. It was a harder thing for wolves to endure as most instinctively hated vampires so you could imagine how they felt about hybrids.

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Samantha slowly extended a hand to accept it then brought it to her lips upon taking that first sip she nearly gagged. Her first instinct being to toss it away from her but her body was pushing her to finish drinking it. She took a deep breath trying to overcome her distaste then brought the blood bag to her lips once again. This time she finished consuming the red liquid, finding with each swallow that she liked the taste that much more.

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Her mouth began to hurt as she grew fangs, one hand quickly covered her mouth as if that gesture might help stop the pain. Brown eyes seeking out Hayley in silent question of whether it would end soon. Fortunately it began to subside and as it did her hand dropped back to the bed beneath her.

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She could hear the little girl¡¯s heartbeat clear across the house but tried to stay focused on Hayley who¡¯d promised to get her through this.?

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Hayley took a seat next to the newly turned hybrid then with a flick of her wrist plunged the tiny needle into her arm injecting Samantha with a small amount of Hope¡¯s blood as without it she¡¯d die. ¡°It¡¯s gonna take a little time getting used to everything being heightened and to get a handle on the bloodlust but you can get through this.¡±

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Re: Back From Hell (Castiel/Halbrek/Azi/Cordelia/Sam/etc)

 

Jo ducked outside following their disappearances intent on catching up with the waitress who¡¯d bolted. Though to what end she couldn¡¯t quite say as a part of her hoped the woman might be able to provide a little insight as she¡¯d been watching things unfold as an outsider rather than being among those seated at the table when it happened. Or maybe, it was damage control, again...hard to say.?

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Her head whipped around as she looked around in every direction. Had she simply disappeared or been taken? But why? She was just a waitress at a local diner or was she? ¡°Damn it!¡± She exclaimed when her search of the immediate area turned up nothing. There was a feeling of unease that followed as the hunter began suspecting the whole ¡®frightened waitress¡¯ thing was a rather convincing act.?

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She was about to head back inside when she stopped to call the roadhouse to see if her mother had learned anything new from the hunters who passed through. As? the two women talked she kept looking around just in case.

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Cordelia came back inside after going to check on Jessica hoping to her friend to rejoin them but ultimately respecting her wishes. It wasn¡¯t unreasonable to ask for a bit more time given she¡¯d come face to face with the ex she believed died in a helicopter explosion while in FBI custody. She walked back over to the table retaking her seat just as their missing ¡®friends¡¯ popped back in as suddenly as they¡¯d disappeared causing the seer to swear under her breath.

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Most of the time she could always at least be counted on for carefully timed snappy remarks but at present the brunette was left in stunned silence at the subject of a baby given the nature of its parents. ¡°Aside from an intense sense of dread...I got nothing.¡± She didn¡¯t much want to admit this child was the source of it, however, she thought it was something she might not be alone on.

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She shifted uncomfortably when asked about visions, something she was hesitant to discuss where the matter of the demoness and missing baby were concerned. ¡°So far, they aren¡¯t too chatty but...that could change.¡± Leaving unspoken it might be once it¡¯s decided whether the child is a threat or an asset.

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Jo got off the phone with her mother casting a parting glance to where Sam¡¯s ex was restlessly pacing back and forth. For a moment she thought of going over and talking with her but felt she should be getting back inside. One hand pushing the door to the diner open causing the bell above it to jingle. She made her way back to the table though given everyone¡¯s expressions she almost wished she¡¯d gone with her other choice.?

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She wanted to ask what happened or where they¡¯d gone but was sensing now wasn¡¯t the time and decided to ask Sam about it later. Taking a seat once more, fearing what she may have gotten herself into in doing so.?

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Cordelia looked to the door half expecting to find Spike walking towards them instead of Sam¡¯s friend. She almost asked after the waitress as she¡¯d assumed that Jo had gone after her but was too preoccupied with other things.?

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Re: Wedding Plans (Klaus/Tatia)

 

¡°I have this friend who had every detail planned out in a scrapbook she made as a little girl.¡± Tatia told her with a smile trying to feel more at ease though recalled conversations centered around a secret council left her feeling uncertain as to how much could be said about herself without tempting fate. Assurances had been made that as a human she was in no danger from them but what of Klaus.

¡°To me....that¡¯s what¡¯s most important....being with that special someone.¡± Which wasn¡¯t to say she was opposed to everything else as she¡¯d seen several photos of weddings that were absolutely breathtaking. She just wasn¡¯t as focused on all the details others seemed to get so wrapped up in. Her eyes briefly went to where Klaus stood then turned back to Samantha.

The dark haired woman allowed herself to be guided towards the changing room with her chosen dress in hand. She was nervous and also happy, a combination she supposed was perfectly normal for someone about to get married. It was different than the first time as this time it was about love.?

Once the door of the dressing room was closed she began changing out of the clothes she was wearing and into the wedding dress. It was a sleeveless number with shoulder straps, a little lace on the bodice, and a loosely flowing skirt that reached down to her feet.?


SH: Undisclosed Location (Belle/open)

 

Belle absently reached into the pocket that once held her cellphone only to be reminded when her fingers brushed against fabric instead that those men with the black eyes had taken it away first thing. She remembered the cold look on the taller one¡¯s face when he told her ¡®can¡¯t have you calling for help¡¯. There was another who visited often, a brunette who wore a simple white dress, she was much nicer but still frightened her a bit.?

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Slowly withdrawing the hand from her pocket she gently rested on her flat stomach? as she thought about getting the news about being pregnant around about the time her husband had gone with her friends to the underworld. She really hoped that he was helping them find Killian and would see to it everyone made it home again in one piece.?

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Those last two words echoed in her mind as she doubted the same could be said for her. She¡¯d told anyone who would listen that whatever they thought could be gained from keeping her here didn¡¯t amount to much with Rumple being where he¡¯d gone. Was he okay? Had he made it back to Storybrooke yet? Or had he gotten trapped in the underworld?

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She looked around the sparsely furnished room with no windows, quietly wondering how long before they lost patience with waiting and slit her throat the way they had the girl who¡¯d tried to help her. If only she¡¯d not gotten distracted by the room with the wooden coffin whose contents were surprising in that the man inside was alive only he seemed...catatonic. Nothing she said or did could get a response.?

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She wished she¡¯d paid more attention to the items in there with him as she suspected they were important somehow. But she did remember hearing a name...Dean Winchester and then there was a lot of commotion as for some reason they were moving him as if they thought someone might be coming and they couldn¡¯t risk him being found.

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(ooc: all my going through old posts that last couple days got me inspired to write a post for Belle especially after coming across the last Gold post.)

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Re: Back From Hell (Castiel/Halbrek/Azi/Cordelia/Sam/etc)

 

"Coffee, truly? Coffee is going to help her..." Castiel shook his head with despair. No matter how hard he tried to pass for a normal human he was never going to get it. What it was like to be one, to use one's resources. His understanding of humans and their tools was definitely inferior to that of demons...Of course now that Sam mentioned demons a thought occurred to him. An option?he had forgotten about. An ally he was now reluctantly considering.
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"Are there any visions on the matter, Cordelia? Any guidance from your, what they are called, Be Powers?" Castiel wondered almost hopefully. Because those powers and himself were at least working on the same side. The other option would take him in a very different direction, towards an uncomfortable compromise with his consciousness. Without even any guarantees of success. Hopefully, with him unable to think clearly due to everything that has happened, others would keep coming up with ideas he hasn't considered. Like...coffee. ?


Re: Back From Hell (Castiel/Halbrek/Azi/Cordelia/Sam/etc)

 

Sam scowled when asked by a freaking angel for ideas. "Dude, you're the freaking angel! You'd know more about demons than I would...At least when it comes to helping rather than killing them."
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Weren't demons closer to angels in breed or something? Or where the opposite? Or both? Hell either way Castiel was more of an expert than he. Though once it may have been flattering to have been asked. He sighed, looking across at Cordelia.
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"You got nothing, right?"
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Meanwhile Azi slid out of his chair and came around the table to hold one of Halbrek's slender hands in his own. A waitress paused to ask if she was alright and Azi gave her a wink and a grin that had her blushing because she only saw a handsome young man with red hair.
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"Ah her boyfriend her just didn't keep her from drinking too much. Some coffee would be appreciated I'm sure. Very strong coffee."
He gave Cas a mock reproachful look and when the waitress was away he turned his attention back to Halbrek, threads of energy coming from his hand into her. Her eyelids fluttered and her breathing shifted a bit but she didn't move aside from that.
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"Cas, she really had a go at her," Azi said, intentionally not? speaking the name of the demon queen. Just didn't feel like a good idea at present though that was likely just paranoia. He continued to work in silence and when he stepped away in perhaps 5 minutes he was drained and slightly shaky.
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It was weird to see demons helping one another but Sam made no comment save to ask,"That coffee gonna be for you or her?"
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Azi shrugged. "I was hoping for her but if she won't wake up and drink it I guess I will."
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I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
I get along with the voices inside of my head.


Re: Back From Hell (Castiel/Halbrek/Azi/Cordelia/Sam/etc)

 

"Well, no, you didn't do so well in the way of mentorship, Sam. If truth be told, that kind of sex was not safe in most regards, " Castiel earnestly replied.
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"I fear to even guess which way the child would lean after resting in Aohila's clutches," the angel sadly commented. "To say that we need to rescue it soon is probably an understatement. I do hope that Michael and whoever else upstairs is planning it has a good plan ahead. Because I find myself clueless. Oh well, a little might be better than nothing. Go ahead Azi, and in the mean time we would consider other ideas. We have other ideas, don't we, Sam?" Castiel wondered almost desperately for him.?


Re: Back From Hell (Castiel/Halbrek/Azi/Cordelia/Sam/etc)

 

Sam choked. "Look if you're talking about safe sex I just can't do this right now...It's too much for my brain to handle."
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"Besides, probably wouldn't work for long with our kind. Especially not with the way you two go at it." The fox demon rolled his eyes at Castiel in amusement.
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"I think a lot of people are intrigued by the? angel demon couple. It's the first, you know. I hear even Mikey didn't move to interfere and you know that sort of thing in intentional. WHICH leads me to think." Here azi paused, resting sharply pointed elbows on the table and leaning forward.
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"That the baby is important or could be to one or both sides. Guessing both or the one is still undecided."
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"Now the situation is getting headache sized," Sam said, his own issues forgotten for the moment.?
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"So you're saying the baby, because? it's a demon and an angel, could go either way in its loyalties?"
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"Smart one," Azi nodded.
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"Or as Castiel said, it's an entirely new being which could indicate something even more interesting...that it's on neither side."
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Azi yawned, scratching one ear. "Then we do already have the fairies for that."
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He looked to Halbrek, still limp in Castiel's arms. "I can try to help her. Give her some energy. But not sure it'll help that much considering who had at her."
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He nearly felt pity for Halbrek, only demons didn't do that.
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
I get along with the voices inside of my head.


Re: Back From Hell (Castiel/Halbrek/Azi/Cordelia/Sam/etc)

 

Castiel helplessly turned from Sam back to Halbrek and sadly shrugged. "I hate being irresponsible. It is not like an angel of the Lord to engage in the pursuits of the flesh, and forget all propriety. At least, it seems to be against the rules. I don't recall Father actually mentioning it directly to me, but it is commonly assumed to be true. And yet, here I go, gallivanting..I have no excuse. I have wronged my poo demoness, and truth be told, I don't even know exactly when.
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It's horrible, I know, but the act has been performed so many times, that I couldn't be sure, nor could I gauge by human standards that I learned?being in your company. I am sorry, I?feel so horrible, I am rambling. There was no physical indication of course. I didn't know, we didn't know. The Earth Queen knew somehow, before us, and used that knowledge to her advantage. Perhaps her element is associated with fertility, and thus she could have advanced warnings. It never has even occurred to me before. I have underestimated her woefully. Perhaps she has underestimated me as well and believes me to be broken, I know not. Only, naturally, our child cannot benefit from any of this. It is taken away from us, and a good way to recapture it is nowhere evident.
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Trust me, I was not expecting a baby myself. But I suppose, the energies could be naturally mixed to form a new being. We are both entities of higher order, it stands to reason that we could have children, I just didn't hear about such an event for quite some time," Castiel?tiredly admitted.?


Re: Back From Hell (Castiel/Halbrek/Azi/Cordelia/Sam/etc)

 

"You had a baby,"Sam nearly shouted.
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Then lowering his voice. "When did you do that? I mean I heard nothing about this..." Glancing at Halbrek,"She didn't show...when?"
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Then, "Can angels and demons even have babies...together?" Where was Dean when he needed him? A sharp pang from his chest told Sam he wished he'd stop thinking so much about things that hurt like hell...and he likewise wished he'd stop talking to himself.
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For his part Azi sat silently. Usually ready to comment the fox demon's sharply handsome?features were thoughtful and considering as his mind played over all the implications. ALL THE IMPLICATIONS because there were a lot of them! On so many levels. The tree, the damned earth queen, a twisted bitch if ever there was one and a baby? The baby was going to rock a lot of foundations all on its bloody own!
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Who' side would it be on, heaven's or hell's? And would the demons and angels vie for it's allegiance? Of course they would but how? And what would happen? So many thoughts had the fox demon's eyes glazed over and for a bit he forgot about Halbrek's state.
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
I get along with the voices inside of my head.


Re: Back From Hell (Castiel/Halbrek/Azi/Cordelia/Sam/etc)

 

It worked. It really worked. Castiel has begun wondering if his luck would keep getting worse, but it worked. Aohila placed no obstructions to his translocation and he found himself surrounded by his friends and confidants. He would not have known where to start asking for help and was grateful for the questions he could use to guide his mind through the maze of confusion.
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"It is an ancient story. To summarize, an ancient demon queen from one of the Hells associated with the element of Earth, snatched Halbrek, tormented her, then snatched me. She discovered that we had...a child, together. She did something horrible, but that?could wait for later. She released both of us into some dessert. I suspect it might have been Aram Naharaim, but may be wrong. Halbrek was tired, I thought she needed to recover, but then she just passed out, for no apparent reason. I suspect she is drained, but have no means to figure out how. I tried to summon archangels, but they probably couldn't hear me, so I brought her here instead, hoping there is something, our combined forces can think of," Castiel hastily explained for Sam's and Cordelia's benefit.
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"Oh, and there is some Tree, growing, it might have to do something with primeval issues from the?Garden of Eden itself. Not completely sure how it relates, but Halbrek and I both considered the demon queen's actions to be a kind of distraction. If what she did with my Hlabrek has any bearing on that Tree situation, I thought I would mention it," the angel?blurted out, almost uncertain what needed to remain a secret, what had to come out, what was relevant, and what was not, allowing the others?to decide among themselves how to proceed next. ?


Back From Hell (Castiel/Halbrek/Azi/Cordelia/Sam/etc)

 

Azi didn't blink when Castiel and Halbrek suddenly appeared in the booth again, but Sam did give a frown of concern. People would likely not notice, their minds not wanting to notice, but if someone did, because sometimes they did, there would be clean up to do that he wasn't equipped to handle unless the truth would suffice. That was all he and Dean ever had...well their version which was at times watered down for the safety of others. Sam's gaze ran over Cas relieved that the angel seemed fine.
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"Where? What happened," he demanded, the hunter's words tumbling out over one another in his haste.?
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"What's wrong with her,"Azi asked, the fox demon half rising out of his seat, black eyes fixed with concern on Halbrek's unresponsive face.
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"Demons don't sleep or pass out," he shared helpfully for the benefit? of all humans present.
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His nose twitched as he sniffed the air around Castiel and Halbrek. "Aohila," he mouthed.
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He didn't exactly dread the earth queen because he was air and didn't have to answer to her but...Halbrek didn't look good...And the earth queen or water king being busy was just never good.
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I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
I get along with the voices inside of my head.


Re: Matters Of Science (Rebekah/Franceska/etc)

 

//You're in New Orleans, then?//
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Marcel's return text came at once.
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As Franceska and Renfield were alwaystexting Igor they didn't find the pinging of the phone to be rude or comment worthy.
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Felix merely rolled his eyes and chuckled at Rebecca's comments, obviously unruffled.
"Stake is good," he said. "Lets get out of this boring ass lab."
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Renfield and Franceska exchanged a look, both frowning slightly, then Franceska shrugged slender shoulders and Renfield nodded.
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"We can find something to eat there I'm sure," he said.
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Franceska moved toward the door then paused, turning back and scooping the fury creature hiding under one of the lab tables up into her arms and into a back pack.
"I can't? leave you here," she crooned to him.
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"You can't take him into a restaurant either," Felix grumbled from where he stood near the door.
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"No but I can leave him in the car and he's closer," she said.
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"Ready then."
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I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
I get along with the voices inside of my head.


Re: Matters Of Science (Rebekah/Franceska/etc)

 

Rebecca laughed and said ¡°I totally agree. I think vegans are so full of shit it isn¡¯t??funny.??Then how about a steak.??I know I highclass steak place.¡±??She smiled then looked at felix.??She said ¡°I dunno why you think that with that.??You sure you don¡¯t ruffie them first.¡±??She smirked??though she had to admit felix did have a charm about him some.??She said??¡°well you might have a chance if you learn more about fashion.¡±

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She looked back at her phone.??She didn¡¯t meant to be rude ro her friends but this was marcel.??She texted back ¡°I would really prefer talking to you in person.??Its really important.??No tricks just me and you. its about us if their can be still be a us.¡±


Re: Matters Of Science (Rebekah/Franceska/etc)

 

"No we eat? meat, no worries," Franceska said. "Those fruits that don't are just stupid. It's not as if they're saving the animals. Someone already fucking killed them," she grumbled contemptuously.
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"I don't need to go watch strippers. I can get it free," Felix told Rebecca.
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"I mean look at me...I rock!"
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Franceska laughed and shook her head.
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Rebecca's text was simply asking what was up.
Marcell knew he'd been asked to call but at this point was trying not? to? become entangled too much... though he didn't exactly believe it would work. His main goal was to keep New Orleans safe and Klaus free. He did love Rebecca...of course he did but often where she went her brother followed.
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
I get along with the voices inside of my head.


Re: Matters Of Science (Rebekah/Franceska/etc)

 

Rebecca rolled her eyes at felix.??Though she did feel his eyes lingering at her at time.??She said ¡°if you want boobs go to hooters. While we go have a actual meal.¡±??She looked at the other two.??She said ¡°healthy hmm¡­.??I think I know a vegan place near by if you like that.??Though personally I like meat but its not a bad place.¡± She was sure that felix wasn¡¯t gonna like it.

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She heard her phone ping.??She pulled out her phone.??She looked at it seeing marcels text. She suddenly got nervous.??She wondered if he would want to meet or talk.??She knew things were rough but she still held out hope he hear her out about what was going on.??She open the text,

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ooc: she texted marcel wanting to talk either face to face or call? she wanted to talk to him about what they were doing. wanting to go through it with him.


Re: Matters Of Science (Rebekah/Franceska/etc)

 

When Rebecca asked where they'd like to eat, Felix spoke first.
"Somewhere with," Felix began to answer Rebecca, but Franceska cut in sharply. "NO Felix. No where nasty. Just something healthy will do," she said hastily to Renfield's relief.
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"Boobs," Felix concluded and both frowned fiercely at him.
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Her phone pinged then and the text was from Marcell.?
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OOC I can temp him, but like did she tell him the sitch yet, can't remember.
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
I get along with the voices inside of my head.


Re: Matters Of Science (Rebekah/Franceska/etc)

 

Rebecca listened and said ¡°well its what ever you think.??I trust you.??if doing that will help further the end goal I will do anything.¡±??She looked at her phone wishing she would hear back from marcel.??Out of everyone he was the one she wanted to share this with.??She knew her sibling and marcel had??it out not long ago but it didn¡¯t stop that she had feeling for him. she sighed to herself.

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When asked where to go for a bite to eat.??She said ¡°what are you in the mood for or craving.??It would make it easier to decide where t go if I had what you might like.¡±??She smiled at her friend looking over at felix briefly.?It was strange how he treated his sister and renfield.


Re: Leaving Mystic Falls (Elena/Mihnea)

 

"Well if this Damon loves you, he will do whatever it takes," Mihnea said, gaze dropping to the image on her phone as she looked at it.
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"Whatever it takes to get you back safe."
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He sighed.
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"Were my first love alive I would do anything...Even when as a mortal I had to remarry for political reasons...I'd have left her, have done anything."
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He shook his head.
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"I became a vampire a good 30 so years too late to know of such things and save her when she became ill."
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He shook his head again as if to banish away pretty and painful memories.
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"I think we shall have to play a bit, though. How good of an actress are you? Can you sound hurt or frightened with my encouragement," he asked, green gaze becoming fleetingly amused.
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When she spoke of the dopplegangers his gaze grew thoughtful and intense again.
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"I don't understand...Why are such not created for all vampires then. We do not die. Why are Tepes dopplegangers of myself or my father not running around in such a case? And are these dopplegangers supposed to be versions of the first ones? And if so as the personalities do not seem to fully match how does this work? IT sounds odd and confusing to me at best," he said with a skeptical smile and slight chuckle as the airplane began to land.
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Even he was surprised at how fast the flight had gone with interesting conversation. Such did always promote the flying of time, though.
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
I get along with the voices inside of my head.


Re: Leaving Mystic Falls (Elena/Mihnea)

 

Elena absently started scrolling through old photos on her phone suddenly stopping when she came upon an old picture of herself with Damon. Her mind wandering back to that night when it started to rain. He¡¯d wanted to get inside but she¡¯d insisted it would clear up then there was that kiss. Their words echoing in her mind.?

¡®Promise me this is forever.¡¯

¡®I promise.¡¯

The memory brought a sad smile to her lips. Could she really expect him to keep that promise after their last conversation? ¡°It¡¯s a little complicated. When we said our goodbyes I told him that I wanted him to be happy...to live his life. He....He had wanted to let himself desiccate until the day I woke up. We¡¯d thought it was going to be something like sixty or seventy years until that happened.¡±

It¡¯s possible he¡¯d found someone else in the five years since Kai put her under a sleeping curse or that he¡¯d fallen out of love with her. But she had to know where they stood, one way or another, then if her fears were right there might be considerable amounts of alcohol or cookies ¡®n cream ice cream involved. The latter wouldn¡¯t make her feel quite as bad the next day though.

She looked up from the picture on the small glowing screen then at him when he spoke of his mother¡¯s return. It encouraged a little wishful thinking on her part and distracted her from rising fears about her relationship with Damon.?

Noting that Mihnea seemed a little on the uncomfortable side she felt uncertain whether to respond at all outside of looking back at the image of happier times. It was the safe choice she supposed but if he was making an effort whether calculated or genuine then she wouldn¡¯t let herself get swept away in memories of the past and fears of what might be.?

She gave a small, yet understanding smile. There were times she¡¯d gotten back people she¡¯d lost and it felt like no time at all had passed. The day with Alaric and Jeremy for instance.?

¡°It¡¯s hard not want those rings for the people I care about but after everything with Alaric...¡± She was less certain whether the ¡®Gilbert rings¡¯ were the answer even with the magical work around Bonnie had found. But had it even worked? Or did his alter ego just hide the herbs instead of taking them?

¡°The Petrova doppelg?nger line started about two thousand years ago when a man named Silas and his true love became immortal in the sense that nothing could kill them so nature in its need for balance created a version of them that could die...a shadow self or doppelg?nger. I don¡¯t know how or if it was determined but what later became known as the Petrova doppelg?ngers were born once every five hundred years.¡±?

Her life had gotten so complicated after learning about all of that though the origin story came much later on. Placing the phone back inside her pocket she continued. ¡°First I met Katherine Pierce, who yes is an ancestor of mine, but her name was once Katerina Petrova. She was basically a survivor with a tendency to be manipulative...not at all trustworthy...and only in it for herself.¡±

She mentally kicked herself for having ever been dumb enough to forgive her even when she was on her deathbed she¡¯d still managed to betray her. But there was that one instance that made her think that maybe, just maybe, Katherine cared about someone other than herself. ¡°But she did walk into a trap so that her daughter wouldn¡¯t die alone so I suppose there¡¯s that.¡±

Shaking off that train of thought to tell him a little about the one who came before. ¡°After I woke up...I met the one who lived a thousand years ago...Tatia Petrova. She seems more like me personality wise though does have small things in common with Katherine too.¡±