Re: Blood Bonds: Family Ties
¡°You knew my mother Draven.¡± She said, stopping to look him in the eyes. ?¡°Its amazing your friend Emily smelled the Were on me, but you needed the twins confirmation...even though you knew my mother? Priceless,¡± she said continuing to walk down the drive. ¡°And I¡¯m not running from you darling. I just need air. It¡¯s smelling a little bovine excrement?to me.¡± ?
As Anais walked a car pulled into the drive. The lights of the vehicle causing her to stop. First the car drove passed them, then stopped. The doors opened and three people stepped out. ¡°Anais,¡± Drusilla called.
¡°Well, it looks like the gangs altogether again.¡± Anais said.
Once Enoch and Memnoch, were out the car the trio walked over to the couple. Drusilla moved in to hug Anais, but she stepped back. Drusilla frowned. ?¡°Anais?¡± Dru asked. ¡°Is everything all right.¡± Enoch asked the pair.
(Draven)
Before the arrival of the car, Draven, "Your mother wasn't a pure bred, so I thought that since she wasn't and your father was a vampire that you would only be of the two and the werewolf side wouldn't have passed to you.? That is why I was unsure until they confirmed it.? I hope that you can forgive me for not telling you sooner, but as I said, I had honestly forgot that you were not aware."
Then the car appeared, and suddenly there they were, Drusilla, Enoch and Memnoch.? Draven walked up and offered his hand to the men, "well, gentlemen, welcome to my families estate.? As for being alright, no not really.? Anais?" He turned to her to see if she wanted to tell them.
Tag: Anais
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Re: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)
Khadashee shrugged. ¡°I wretched in Sa¡¯id quarters. He gave me dry bread. The feel of the rocking of the ship constantly makes me feel like I am on the verge of sickness but if what you all think is true and I am pregnant, I will manage.¡± She said.??When he mentioned releasing the Serenity. She looked up at him. Taking his hand beginning to move back to where they came aboard. ¡°We do not have to stay here.¡±
(Draven)
"Ah, yes.? I suppose you will, either way.? You never did eat any of that ginger that the other captain gave you, did you?? It might help settle the stomach, I know it works for seasick men.? Oh, here." He pulled his purse from his belt and dumped some coins into his hand.? "This should compensate plus for what Sa'id paid the other men."? He said as he handed it to her.? Then she took his hand, "we don't.? But I thought he would require that you remain on his ship for the rest of the voyage, and I am fine with obliging."
Tag: Khadashee
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Re: Port Vega: Done with the drama (Ireland, Mia, Raine)
(Ireland) ¡°Of course,¡± Ireland said to her brother. ¡°As long as I get a hot dog and funnel cake¡ooo and some fried ice cream. And even though, I hate roller coasters, but anything for you babe. But me first,¡± Ireland said pulling both of them back towards her favorite ride. It was a one person per seat ride. So she sat in a seat in between Mia and Raine. There was a huge smile on her face as she waited for the ride to start.
(Raine) Raine loved when Ireland had fun with him.??Was he a bit jealous of her relationship with Brandon???A bit, but Brandon had the hots for her too.??There was that added layer, he on the other hand was just protective and didn¡¯t worry about that part of her life.??He only kept her safe and watched on her from the background, she could make her own choices and sometimes when she made the wrong choice¡he dealt with it.??He didn¡¯t tell her, but no one was going to hurt or abuse his little sister.??¡®At least he didn¡¯t kill anybody.¡¯
¡°Hunh?!?¡±? He started coming back when Mia questioned him.? ¡°Well, under the circumstances, the best part of the ride is in the back, the extra wind and whip of the curves.? You get to see everything up front first but the best experience is in the back of the coaster lovely.¡±? He smirked to Mia enjoying her smile, but not getting too friendly.?He arched an eyebrow when she said to get in his ride before funnel cakes, it turned into a light smile.? ¡°I like this one Ireland.¡±
(Mia) "Oh, yeah, I have ridden in many areas to figure it out, and well, I love the front seat.? So we can all sit where we liiikkkkeeee...." Mia let out a laugh as the ride started its spins and the music kicked on.? She left all other thoughts behind and simply enjoyed the feel of the wind on her.? At one point she put her hands up and felt the wind rushing over and through her fingers.? She liked when the wind played back with her, no need for any powers here, just enjoy.? She sang with a couple of the songs that she knew and enjoyed the occasional squeal from those around her.
Tag: Ireland, Raine
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Re: The Trouble Begins (Katya and Ashton)
She provided no
answers to fill in the gaps he was having right now and he didn¡¯t want to pry
but this wasn¡¯t boding well for his trust.?
But he couldn¡¯t very well give her everything either, but he had given
her far more than this.? He wondered for
the first in a while was he the problem.?
His whole shadow lurking thing had left him with a woman that seemed to
do the same thing.? So that didn¡¯t help in
a layer of trust, it did just the opposite.?
But what was he do to they were blood bound and he was stuck¡cause
he loved her and he didn¡¯t want anyone else.?
Which left him with only one option¡work it out.? Only now was NOT the time.? He had a murder to investigate.? She was still with him she kissed his cheek
and his hand was on the small of her back.?
¡°I love you and I trust you¡still!¡±?
He said moving away from her.?
He was sure there were some things going on here and his eyes shifted to the
room.? There was a lot of blood, a few
shell casings scattered he tried to let his minds eye see the layout of the
room.? He rifled through some papers on
the desk one was from Katya¡¯s warehouse and the other he knew of.? So this was a deeper rabbit hole indeed.? But no body! ¡®Of course.¡¯? He moved about the room and was just barely
able to turn out of the way before somebody ran out of the back room at
him.? Swinging like a madman.? He could do nothing but block as he tried to
read the man, he was tempted to pull out his sword but that would kill the man
and he needed answers.? He knew he was in
trouble when the punch to the diaphragm and the kick to the groin seemed to do
nothing.? The blank far away stare told
him, he was dealing with a zombie or golem as he could feel no mental energy
save for, kill and keep anyone out of this space.? He was able to see another body on the ground
behind the couch, as the creature had him pinned against the wall by his
shoulders.? It wasn¡¯t Arrow¡¯s body though!
The thing seemed to be flesh based, as it looked human but
that was all it was¡flesh, which made him wonder what powerful sick ass created
a flesh golem.? The thing was strong as
it was able to hold him for a bit.? Now
that he knew it would have nothing to tell him.?
He slipped out of his coat pulling his sword with him.? He cut through both arms and moved to the
back of the creature to cut off its head and put a micro grenade inside and
pushed the body out of the window leading to the back alley way.? It popped raining parts along the back alley
below.? He checked the body that was on
the floor.? It was Mr. Martin the
landlord so that answered the questions, the gunshots.? He moved to pick up his coat and fold it over
his arms as he was moving to the desk to remove the papers with Katya¡¯s address
on them then moved down the stairs.?
He moved to check on Katya. (Katya) Katya had just finished her phone calls when she suddenly felt then heard someone behind her.? She "vamped" out and spun around slashing at the air with her claws.? The creature lunged for her, but it was quickly stopped when she plunged her hand up into it's chest and came out with the heart in her hand.? The creature dropped to the pavement with a sickening thud. She was about to run into the building when she saw Ashton come out, also with blood splatters.? "You okay, what is that?" She said as she tossed it's heart into a nearby dumpster. Tag: Ashton
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Re: Raconteur City: There's Murder Afoot (Posting order: Scarlett, Luke, Kitty and Prince Dario)
(Luke) Luke considered Scarlett¡¯s words with alarm. A team of Vampires in Raconteur were behind the murder of Charlie and Billy? Sudden worries for his friends in town put a dark frown on his rugged, tanned face. ¡°Your Highness,¡± Luke¡¯s tone was subdued. ¡°I have no information on this new development. Sorry to have wasted your time.¡± He took a step back then stopped. ¡°I should leave you to your business.¡± A quick call to the DEA and the FBI seemed prudent. His friends in the Were community needed to be informed immediately.
(Prince Dario) The Prince regarded these two in his court.? One was a vampire, and one he had never liked, the other a water mage.? He held up a hand to Luke, ¡°before I release you.? You say you no information on this new development, but what do you know about it?? And you still didn¡¯t answer my question in regards to the werewolves.¡±
¡°And I don¡¯t know if the DEA or the FBI would me much help with a supernatural problem.? We must work together to flush out this new threat and well, from my experience, they have only ever been able to get themselves killed in these kinds of situations, being human and all.¡± He said with a smile at Luke, ¡°might want to do better in guarding your mind in here, mage.¡±
Scarlett MacAleister ? Scarlett cringed when Luke effectively freaked out. It was not good to act in such a way when in the court of a vampire elder. She focused on Dario and added to her account, "I followed the intruders from a meeting they had with the yakuza earlier this evening to an estate in Raconteur. I believe their leadership may be there. I have only viewed it from afar." ? ?She glanced over at Luke, "You should sit and listen, Mr. Reardon. Prince Dario is correct. This threat will require the combined efforts of all of us to defeat."
tag Luke, Dario, Kitty
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Re: Raconteur City: There's Murder Afoot (Posting order: Scarlett, Luke, Kitty and Prince Dario)
(Scarlett MacAleister) Sitting there across from Dario, Scarlett was reminded why she disliked so many of her own kind...they were arrogant, condescending and often downright rude. She did not miss Dario and his vampire purist mentality. She remembered at the time of her exile; he had been in favor of worse punishment for her murder of Dimitri Wolfsram. Torture, imprisonment, even execution would have satisfied him more. ? She regarded his question a moment and decided to answer, "Through my private investigation company I have been hired by the parents of a young man who was butchered, for lack of a better word, in what appears to be an organized crime hit. Through the course of my investigation, it has become apparent there is a new syndicate attempting to seize power in the Raconteur area. Humans, I thought at first, and their petty squabbles. But it appears there are vampires involved and a creature I have yet to identify that has killed at least two young men who were employed by the Yakuza and the Jamaicans. That is all I know at this moment..." she paused a moment, then added, "your highness."
(Luke) Luke considered Scarlett¡¯s words with alarm. A team of Vampires in Raconteur were behind the murder of Charlie and Billy? Sudden worries for his friends in town put a dark frown on his rugged, tanned face. ¡°Your Highness,¡± Luke¡¯s tone was subdued. ¡°I have no information on this new development. Sorry to have wasted your time.¡± He took a step back then stopped. ¡°I should leave you to your business.¡± A quick call to the DEA and the FBI seemed prudent. His friends in the Were community needed to be informed immediately.
(Prince Dario) The Prince regarded these two in his court.? One was a vampire, and one he had never liked, the other a water mage.? He held up a hand to Luke, ¡°before I release you.? You say you no information on this new development, but what do you know about it?? And you still didn¡¯t answer my question in regards to the werewolves.¡±
¡°And I don¡¯t know if the DEA or the FBI would me much help with a supernatural problem.? We must work together to flush out this new threat and well, from my experience, they have only ever been able to get themselves killed in these kinds of situations, being human and all.¡± He said with a smile at Luke, ¡°might want to do better in guarding your mind in here, mage.¡±
Tag: Scarlett, Luke (OOC: Please don't change the posting order in the title, just in the tag.? Thank you.)
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Re: Blood Bonds: Family Ties
(Draven)Draven moved a little quicker to walk by her side, "look, I only learned the full truth from the twins a few months ago.? I had suspected, but until they told me that your mother's side of your family has werewolf DNA I wasn't sure.? I was going to tell you, I swear, I just didn't know how.? Things just moved so fast over the last few months, that honestly, until tonight, I had forgotten that you didn't know."? He continued to walk beside her, "thought we weren't running away from each other anymore." He said quietly.
Anais?
¡°You knew my mother Draven.¡± She said, Stopping to look him in the eyes. ?¡°It amazing your friend Emily smelled the Were on me, but you needed the twins confirmation...even though you knew my mother? Priceless,¡± she said continuing to walk down the drive. ¡°And I¡¯m not running from you darling. I just need air. It¡¯s smelling a little bovine excrementy to me.¡± ?
As Anais walked a car pulled into the drive. The lights of the vehicle causing her to stop. First the car drove passed them, then stopped. The doors opened and three people stepped out. ¡°Anais,¡± Drusilla called
¡°Well it looks like the gangs altogether again.¡± Anais said.
Once Enoch and Memnoch, were out the car the trio walked over to the couple. Drusilla moved in to hug Anais, but she stepped back. Drusilla frowned. ?¡°Anais?¡± Dru asked
¡°Is everything all right.¡± Enoch asked the pair.
As?
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Re: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)
(Draven)He chuckled, "that is very true, speaking of which, how are you feeling now?"? He asked as he looked into her eyes, looking for the hope to be there.? "How far from port are we, did Sa'id say?" He decided to not approach the other man, as he figured the only way to show Sa'id that he was true to his word was to remain on board and for them to sail with him at this point.? He looked over at the Serenity.? "Guess, we should release them from this ship so that they can go back to following from a distance."
?Khadashee
Khadashee shrugged. ¡°I wretched in Sa¡¯id quarters. He gave me dry bread. The feel of the rocking of the ship constantly makes me feel like I am on the verge of sickness but if what you all think is true and I am pregnant, I will manage.¡± She said.
When he mentioned releasing the Serenity. She looked up at him. Taking his hand beginning to move back to where they came aboard. ¡°We do not have to stay here.¡±
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Re: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)
Khadashee followed his line of sight. And saw what he saw. A very angry Sa¡¯id. ?¡°I highly doubt he will come talk to you. Considering that they only reason why he hasn¡¯t challenged you is because I asked him not too."
When he smiled at her, she smiled back at him and then rubbed her cheek into his hand. Placing her own hand over his. ¡°I didn¡¯t really. It¡¯s just that most men don¡¯t know how to respond to a woman who is crying or when they start wrenching.¡±
(Draven)
He chuckled, "that is very true, speaking of which, how are you feeling now?"? He asked as he looked into her eyes, looking for the hope to be there.? "How far from port are we, did Sa'id say?" He decided to not approach the other man, as he figured the only way to show Sa'id that he was true to his word was to remain on board and for them to sail with him at this point.? He looked over at the Serenity.? "Guess, we should release them from this ship so that they can go back to following from a distance."
Tag: Khadashee
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Re: Blood Bonds: Family Ties
Anais walked down the drive towards the main road. The sound of high heeled shoes click clacked against the concrete. She didn¡¯t answer his question. she didn¡¯t say anything to him. she just walked. Further and further down the lane further away from him, away from all of them away from this. She needed air. She looked up at the moon.? It wasn¡¯t full, thank God. But that explains so much her being halfway Were. Explained what happened the last time.
She heard him call to her. ?His words made her chuckle. Not stopping her stride, walking backwards Anais said ¡°well that¡¯s good to know. That would make you a cruel heartless bastard if I was actually supposed to learn about my heritage. That you had intended this, that you actually wanted to embarrass you betrothed in front of your friends and family.¡± She said her voice conversation even in her sarcasm.?Turning she continued to walk.
(Draven)
Draven moved a little quicker to walk by her side, "look, I only learned the full truth from the twins a few months ago.? I had suspected, but until they told me that your mother's side of your family has werewolf DNA I wasn't sure.? I was going to tell you, I swear, I just didn't know how.? Things just moved so fast over the last few months, that honestly, until tonight, I had forgotten that you didn't know."? He continued to walk beside her, "thought we weren't running away from each other anymore." He said quietly.
Tag: Anais?
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Re: Seven Fingers- Calon y M?r (Sara, Henri, Kir, John)
<John Merriweather>
"Well," John began, "I would hardly think that an powerful entity would wish to remain bound here. As for evil, well, I do not believe the entity to be evil. I do, however, know from personal experience that whoever has power over the entity is using it for nefarious purposes." He glanced at Kir. "When I was rescuing Lady Kirshvasser I encountered said sinister magi and temporarily dispatched him with a rubber quarrel."
He saw Bonnie looking at him and added, "it's a tale unto itself, and far too long for the telling here." Turning to Sara he continued, "and I do not think you know. You do, however, have a much greater familiarity with this realm than I and a much better chance of locating said entity so we can return to the ship quickly." Leaning back he added, " Anywise, in the interest of getting done quickly I believe it would behoove us to split into teams and meet back here."
"Oooh! I'm goin' wi' Sara!" Bonnie sang out. "Her an' me's mates, we is!" She nudged Sara and added with a wink, "I'll bring us along some grog, aye?"
(Kir)
Kir listened to Sara as she asked her questions. Judging from a woman's stand point, Sara seemed a little apprehensive about helping them. Well John more than her. Though Sara probably wouldn't help her either. At least with this.
So when John explained the situation a bit better, Kir hoped Sara would agree to help. Though when John suggested to split up Kir looked to him. She had not expected this and it showed on her eyes. Her attention then went to Bonnie, the woman was bold, especially to just claim Sara. She wondered if John was going to take issue with that. Not that she wanted to split up but if that was what was going to happen then she would prefer to go with Sara. Kir decided to not say anything for fear of making Sara decide not to help at all.
-Sara Merrick-
¡°I see,¡± she said. ¡°Everything you say makes perfect sense. I¡¯ll be happy to help,¡± she said.
Sara tried to hide her smirk and Bonnie claimed her for her own. She smiled and watched the woman get up and walk away to get the more grog...a drink she had in front of her but did not partake.
¡°You have to forgive Bonnie. But she is just a tavern wench. They can be somewhat aggressive...living or dead. By the look of Lady Kir¡¯s face I can see she needs to tone it down a bit. I¡¯ll go have a talk with her. I¡¯ll be right back.¡± Sara Sa¡¯id standing moving in the direction Bonnie had disappear to.
However she didn¡¯t follow Bonnie. She used the distraction of getting lost in the crowd to sneak out the back door. She needed to find the captain.
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(Callum, Jaimie)
"Ah have a better idea," Callum said suddenly, taking Arowyn's hands in his.? "Jaimie," he went on without taking his eyes off of her, "go fetch the mare.? There's a lot of the estate that Mistress Arowyn hasn't seen yet.? Ah'm sure she'd like a chance to ride over some of it.
The young scot hesitated, but finally ducked his head in dutiful - if reluctant - acknowledgement.? "Aye, m' laird.? Ah wull fetch her noo 'n' be back as soon as ah kin."? He turned slightly to give Arowyn an awkward acknowledgement as well, then ran back towards the part of the castle where the stables were.?
"You'll have to forgive Jaimie," Callum said as he patted his horse's neck.? "Ah think that he's been a bit smitten by you ever since you came here.? And this... tragedy..." his voice grew soft and melancholy "has only added to his awkwardness.? He was very devoted to Kirstene, and the loss and her withdrawal into herself has been hard on him." The man forced himself to smile again.? "But he's a good lad and ah'm sure he'll find his footing again."? He glanced at Arowyn as he added "As must we all.? Aye, as must we all."
-?(Scheherazade, Aroywn)
Aroywn felt her pulse quicken as Callum I looked at her the way he did. She couldn¡¯t quite understand it. Couldn¡¯t quite put her finger on it. The way he looked at her right now... if she were to be honest ...if she were to tell the truth they were butterflies in her stomach.
¡°I doubt he¡¯s smitten with me,¡± She said. ¡°for I am just just a girl. Just the second daughter of a simple farmer.¡± She said with a blush. Pushing her hair back behind her ear.?
?And while a statement on the surface was true, it was a severe understatement. For although Aroywn¡¯s father was indeed a farmer...He was also a Highland Laird...which is where the castle came from. Her father Conner has gifted Kirstene and Callum their ancestral family castle as their wedding gift.
¡°Thank you for allowing me to come with you.¡±
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(Scheherazade, Aroywn) ? She could feel his pain and his hurt and his loneliness. She held him tight to herself. Holding him close, whispering soft encouragement in his ear. Willing strength into him. She knew her sister was hurting. She had held her while she cried. Kirstene had cried so hard that eventually she had no tears left. Aroywn had held her until Kirstene went quiet, sitting limp and lifeless in her arms. She knew they were going through so much. Loosing two babies¡ªone at birth and then the other a few days later was more than any of them could take. But Callum was loosing not only his children, but his wife. ? ¡°I am here. I will not leave you. Neither of you,¡± she whispered. ? It was then that Jaimie came up behind them. Aroywn did not move away. She had nothing to be ashamed of. Callum was family and right now family was hurting. ¡°Maybe the ride will help you clear your mind.¡±
? (Callum, Jaimie)
"Ah have a better idea," Callum said suddenly, taking Arowyn's hands in his.? "Jaimie," he went on without taking his eyes off of her, "go fetch the mare.? There's a lot of the estate that Mistress Arowyn hasn't seen yet.? Ah'm sure she'd like a chance to ride over some of it.
The young scot hesitated, but finally ducked his head in dutiful - if reluctant - acknowledgement.? "Aye, m' laird.? Ah wull fetch her noo 'n' be back as soon as ah kin."? He turned slightly to give Arowyn an awkward acknowledgement as well, then ran back towards the part of the castle where the stables were.?
"You'll have to forgive Jaimie," Callum said as he patted his horse's neck.? "Ah think that he's been a bit smitten by you ever since you came here.? And this... tragedy..." his voice grew soft and melancholy "has only added to his awkwardness.? He was very devoted to Kirstene, and the loss and her withdrawal into herself has been hard on him." The man forced himself to smile again.? "But he's a good lad and ah'm sure he'll find his footing again."? He glanced at Arowyn as he added "As must we all.? Aye, as must we all."
Tag -?(Scheherazade, Aroywn)
Translations of Jaimie-speak:
"Yes, my lord.? I will fetch her now and be back as soon as I can."
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Re: Port Vega: Staying or Going (Kat, Brandon)
(Brandon)
"Nope.? I didn't know your nose was that sensitive." He heard her.? "...her too?!?' He thought as she moved closer to him.
"What am I doing wrong?"? He asked having heard this all day long so far.? He didn't do or say much as he stood there.
The only thing that truly caught his attention and calmed him was that she took his hand.
"I was leaving earlier, I hadn't planned on leaving without saying goodbye.? Seems everyone...wants me to believe that I have failed them by failing myself.? It's not that I can't do anything right, more like I can't do things how they want them done or how they believe I should.? Sure I am the most experienced here, been in the game for a bit!? I was tired yesterday getting everyone through the obstaclas trying to be encouraging, then being put in a no win scenario the most I could do was try to survive.? Not that being tired is an excuse, I had a few mental struggles of my own.? But for my family to reject me, simply reminded me how much my older sibling was right in the regard that I am weak!? Having the main someone be in my corner come down on me the hardest was that straw.? I guess."? He paused.
"No I wasn't leaving you...I would still like for there to be an us if you are willing.? I just have to make sure I am giving you the best me despite all of this.? I was supposed to be a leader, but I failed at that.? I don't deal with failure very well and seems like I am doing that all around is all.? I could be wrong but seems like that is the crux of my issues right now..? It is more to being a team than having a leader.? When the leader breaks down where is the team?? When the team doesn't listen to the leader...where is the team?"? He pulled her hand to his lips to kiss.
"I guess I have been a solo act for so long...I have NO idea of how to lead a group.? So I probably shouldn't have been leader in the first place.? Right now most are probably thinking I got the job of leader cause I was the commander's son.? More than being the best person for the job.? So no I am not leaving, I just hadn't had a chance to unpack before you came in.? So what is up with you?"? He stroked her cheek but looked at her attentively.
(Kat)
? ?Listened as Brandon talked. She wasn't sure what to say other than how she felt. She kinda understood where he was coming from though she had not known him long enough to agree with or not agree with him on certain things. So when he was done he kissed her hand and caressed her cheek. She looked up at him, gave him a smile and replied. ? ?"First things first, yes I have a most excellent sense of smell. Along with hearing and eyesight. So do not think you are going to sneak up on me. Well for the most part. Secondly, I am gad that you had thought of at least saying good bye. If you had just left, it would not have been good for you, you know. I would have had to track you down, yelled at you, punched you and then set you straight. (her tone was light and she had a mischievous grin) Next, what you did wrong? I would have to say that depends on how you look at it. You say that you are not leader material. No one is truly leader material. Oh some are better at it than others. Some may be somewhat born to it. Though all leaders have to work at it. At least at some point. You see your self as a solo hero. That's fine. Yet when you were placed in the role of leader, where you had to look after others. You still considered your self solo." She could see that he may not like to hear this, mainly because he had probably heard for the others already today. Still she was going to speak her mind.? ? ?"Don't get me wrong Brandon. You did a great job motivating us during the obstacle course. As for the other test, it became a problem because one we were all tired, sore and two, two of the team had decided to do their own thing right from the start. I know what they wanted you to do. They wanted you to take charge and bring the two wild cards back in and try for a coordinated attack. Personally, I don't think you, Harrison or Chord could have gotten them two to stop." She looked up at him and gave him a warm smile.? ? ?She took his other hand in hers as she continued. "Do not say that you do not know hw to lead a group. You just need to find what works for you to lead. That comes with working with the team. Training, training, training. So do not go there again." Kat squeezed his hands as she continued. "Your family loves you. You know that. No matter what you do they will always love you. Understand." She gave him that look that she wasn't going to take any thing other than him saying he understood.? ? ?She shifted a little and took a deep breath. "I am happy that you are staying because I am staying as well. I am also pleased to hear that you were not going to eave me because I want there to be an us. (She smiles warmly) I know there will be times that either myself or you will be angry, sad, frustrated among other things. I want you to know that I will be here for you." She took his hands, brought both up to kiss each one. "I am here for you."?
Tag Brandon
On Tue, Jul 14, 2020 at 9:35 AM, Charlie Clay <charlie.clay@...> wrote: ?
(Kat)
? ?Kat had picked up on Brandons scent before she walked in. She could tell that he was unsure of himself. She wrinkled her nose as she walked in. "You know that I can smell your frustration right." She moved to stand next to Brandon. She looked to his packing and shook her head. "You are doing it all wrong you know." She "pawed" through the clothes he had already had packed. "Nothing folded properly, things just thrown in."? ? ?She paused for a moment then turned to look at him. She reached out to take his hand in hers as her tail moved to brush his calf. "So.....you are leaving? (pause) Were you going to say good bye?"?
(Brandon)
"Nope.? I didn't know your nose was that sensitive." He heard her.? "...her too?!?' He thought as she moved closer to him.
"What am I doing wrong?"? He asked having heard this all day long so far.? He didn't do or say much as he stood there.
The only thing that truly caught his attention and calmed him was that she took his hand.
"I was leaving earlier, I hadn't planned on leaving without saying goodbye.? Seems everyone...wants me to believe that I have failed them by failing myself.? It's not that I can't do anything right, more like I can't do things how they want them done or how they believe I should.? Sure I am the most experienced here, been in the game for a bit!? I was tired yesterday getting everyone through the obstaclas?trying to be encouraging, then being put in a no win scenario the most I could do was try to survive.? Not that being tired is an excuse, I had a few mental struggles of my own.? But for my family to reject me, simply reminded me how much my older sibling was right in the regard that I am weak!? Having the main someone be in my corner come down on me the hardest was that straw.? I guess."? He paused.
"No I wasn't leaving you...I would still like for there to be an us if you are willing.? I just have to make sure I am giving you the best me despite all of this.? I was supposed to be a leader, but I failed at that.? I don't deal with failure very well and seems like I am doing that all around is all.? I could be wrong but seems like that is the crux of my issues right now..? It is more to being a team than having a leader.? When the leader breaks down where is the team?? When the team doesn't listen to the leader...where is the team?"? He pulled her hand to his lips to kiss.
"I guess I have been a solo act for so long...I have NO idea of how to lead a group.? So I probably shouldn't have been leader in the first place.? Right now most are probably thinking I got the job of leader cause I was the commander's son.? More than being the best person for the job.? So no I am not leaving, I just hadn't had a chance to unpack before you came in.? So what is up with you?"? He stroked her cheek but looked at her attentively.
Tag Kat
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Re: Port Vega: Done with the drama (Ireland, Mia, Raine)
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(Mia)
Mia gave a smirk to Ireland, "no, over there..." she pointed at the Buccaneer, "is the roller coaster with a front seat," then to Raine, "really, why?"? She smiled, "why not."
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They waited to get on the ride, "sure we can do the free fall before funnel cakes.? Probably a good idea."
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(Ireland)
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¡°Of course,¡± Ireland said to her brother. ¡°As long as I get a hotdog and funnel cate¡ooo and some fried ice cream. And even though, I hate rollercoasters, but anything for you babe. But me first,¡± Ireland said pulling both of them back towards her favorite ride. It was a one person per seat ride. So she sat in a seat in between Mia and Raine. There was a huge smile on her face as she waited for the ride to start.
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(Raine)
?Raine loved when Ireland had fun with him.??Was he a bit jealous of her relationship with Brandon???A bit, but Brandon had the hots for her too.??There was that added layer, he on the other hand was just protective and didn¡¯t worry about that part of her life.??He only kept her save and watched on her from the background, she could make her own choices and sometimes when she made the wrong choice¡he dealt with it.??He didn¡¯t tell her, but no one was going to hurt or abuse his little sister.??¡®At least he didn¡¯t kill anybody.¡¯
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¡°Hunh?!?¡±? He started coming back when Mia questioned him.? ¡°Well under the circumstances, the best part of the ride is in the back, the extra wind and whip of the curves.? You get to see everything up front first but the best experience is in the back of the coaster lovely.¡±? He smirked to Mia enjoying her smile, but not getting too friendly.?
He arched an eyebrow when she said to get in his ride before funnel cakes, it turned into a light smile.? ¡°I like this one Ireland.¡±?
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Re: High Moon Tales. Tales of the Wicked West.
(Flynn) Flynn was feeling the fatigue of maintaining the illusion spell that was keeping them hidden.? He didn't want to stop, but neither did he want the spell to collapse when they were getting close to Miller's Crossing. "Have to stop," the pookah murmured to Callie and the others, holding up a hand.? "Camp here.? Rest." Sliding off of his horse, he slowly uncinched the saddle and removed the bridle, his eyes closed as he worked, keeping one foot in the dreaming.? He whispered some words in his horse's ear, dropped the saddle and his gear on the ground and proceeded to lay down next to them. "Don't go... outside the circle," he cautioned, sounding like a man talking in his sleep.? "No matter what you see or hear. Not even to take a piss... or a dump.? And don't let your horses out... neither. Nothin' out there likes us... and somethin'... something's lookin' for us... lookin' real hard.? And don' wake me up unless the prairie's on fire...? That'd be... bad." With that, the pookah rolled onto his side and within seconds was in deeper sleep, but still maintaining the greenish circle that surrounded them.? His horse stayed close, idly munching on some grasses, but every now and then raising its head and looking into the darkness and flicking an ear before resuming feeding. ? (Charity) ? Sated from consuming the life force of the population of Bendo, the wendigo that called itself Charity Pathmaker slept. Her 'husband' lay uneasily beside her, unable to sleep himself. In Bendo, as a party of five travellers departed, the scavengers went to work stripping the bones of the dead, preparing them to dance before their new mistress. ? Charity slept on. Within several hours of it's demise, the first of the skeletons arose. It's transformation was almost complete, but random gobbets of flesh and tatters of fabric still clung to the bones. One by one the dead arose, and gathered along the road to Millers Crossing. ? By midafternoon Charity awoke. She was unable to locate the five, the warrior, maji, rogue, paladin and maiden were nowhere to be found. Charity summoned her crows, sending them forth to locate the five, but none of the birds could locate the party. Distressed, she drew out her drum and went to the town square. As Charity drummed and danced she sang in an ancient tongue, calling out to her new possessions in Bendo. "Come," she called out, "come to me, my lovely bones. Come to me, and lay waste to any you encounter along the way." ? Back in Bendo the stripped skeletons began to move, many dragging tatters of flesh with them. They shuffled and shambled towards Millers Crossing following their new mistress's summons. The insects, maggots, beetles, and such clung on, working tirelessly. The other scavengers followed too, still pulling and tearing at the mangled, meaty remains. ? ? [Sicillien] ? "I carry no guilt.? That is the consequence that the town had to bare for hiding traitors in their midst," Sicillien sourly answered.? The question sound very pointed even though he knew Chase didn't mean it to be.? "The worst part about it is that the orchestrator of that event is still alive.? I know, it, I can feel it, and I won't rest until I can put a bullet between his eyes and his family's."? They rode on for a while in silence until Sicillien heavily sighed.? He knew that that was a very generic response.? How many people wouldn't go mad when their family was destroyed?? So he felt compelled to clear the air up. ? "You could say it was a whirlwind romance.? We separated and got together too many times to count, unable to stay away from each other for too long.? Like two angry tornadoes spinning about each other," he said, chuckling a bit at the imagery.? "But we were going to start a family, Chase.? She with child.? My child.? Now, I don't know if it's alive or dead, and if it's dead, where it was buried.? What its name was.? I don't know.? All I want to know is why, Chase.? Why did she disappear from my life, and why is she pretending like we had doesn't exist?" ? When they suddenly stopped, Sicillien looked up to see Flynn sliding off his horse.? He muttered something about needing to rest, which was fine.? As much as bounty hunter enjoyed making fun of Flynn for being a medicine man, he understood that maintaining a spell that hid them from the world required a lot of power.? He gave Chase a look, like the conversation was over, and then slid off the horse, leading to Flynn's and letting loose of its reins as it joined the other beast in getting its fill of the grass.? He took his own bags off, and shoving them a rock that jutted out nearby, then laid down and placed his hands behind his head, resting it upon his palms.? Despite being roped into this shitty twist of fate, Sicillien felt right at home.? A bounty hunter didn't have any one place that they stayed at for too long, so this was par due on course. ? "You know, in spite of all of this, the sky is still damn beautiful.? At least we get to enjoy it a little bit while we wait." Sicillien said, reaching in for his pack of cigarettes lit one up, placing his hands behind his head again, taking a puff.? He hummed along a little song, not realizing that it was one that Etienne would sing back when she was pregnant.? Then he suddenly stopped for a second.? "I wouldn't let your guard down though.? Flynn confirmed the feeling that I've had since we left Bendo.? Something is coming, and I'm sure it's coming straight for us."? Then, like nothing happened, he took on a happy demeanor again and continued humming the song, pausing every now and then to take a drag of the cigarette. ? ? Etienne. ? Etienne was quiet as the rode. Her body ramrod straight as she sat behind Callie. She knew he was watching her and she dreaded stopping. She could only hope he would stay away from her or that they would stop in Miller¡¯s Crossing then she could catch the next train to San Antonio. ? But it was as if the universe was conspiring against her because Flynn announce her was tired and promptly fell asleep. Great. She thought she would have to spend another night with him. But then he laid down to sleep and she was thankful that they would have no encounter tonight.? ? And then he started to hum a lullaby her mother taught her that she sang when...that was such a bastard move...why would he... ? But that was the fuel she needed. His insensitivity gave her all the anger she needed to cocoon herself against him. ? ? (Chase) Chase only listened and he had nothing to add right then.? He knew what it was like to have his family taken from him.? Vampires were his enemy his crux, which was why he easily accept the curse he could kill a couple of vampires easily now.? He had trained and he hated them.? Hunting them down was second nature, for what they took from him he would gladly destroy them all but it was so hard, they were like roaches! He heard and listened to Sicilian, he then realized, they probably were going to be and he settled with that.? Once children were involved it was hard to change the direction of one¡¯s heart. ¡°Then you need to talk with her and get your questions answered.? There is a spark there still, you just have to fan it back into a flame¡if you still want too.? But I understand how those questions could plague a man.? Keep in mind, sometimes it is easier to pretend that the past didn¡¯t happen verses opening up the wounds and the pain by recognizing that it did.? Be aware that once you open that can again, you have to live with her answers and her decisions.? Sometimes you can¡¯t reclaim the past, you just have to enjoy the now.¡±? He said as they continued to ride.? He could feel the hurt in his tone, most people thought men were stoic unfeeling and caring.? But every real man loved his children with a hellfire love.? He was no different than the Sicilian he missed his children too, but at least he got to know his for a brief time. Chase only listened to the lovely melody and let his own beast to relax.? He too realized something was coming.? He could smell it on the air and it smelled foul¡it smelled dead!? He honestly wasn¡¯t sure if it was just his imagination¡he was nervous to think that death was on two legs and coming towards them¡literally.? He walked around as he checked on things, he was determined to make sure they at least had a fighting chance with¡whatever. (New Callie Carson) Flynn had announced they were stopping to camp. She did not know how long had passed. In some ways it seemed like an eternity, in other ways it had seemed like only a couple of hours. This was why Callie hated magic. It tended to fuck with the heads of plain folks. She dismounted the horse and looked up at a weary Etienne who was still in the saddle. Callie reached up and helped her down, guiding her to a bolder where she could sit and relax while the made camp. As Callie unpacked her gear, she looked around and saw the others were all looking a bit tired, some of them on edge -- especially Sicilien and Chase. This bullshit between the two of them and Etienne was not good. It wasn't good for party morale and it certainly left a big vulnerability that demons could exploit. The demonic would recognize the feeling these three were having for each other -- love, hate, anger jealously -- and they'd turn it against them.? Callie made it a mental note to keep an eye on the three of them, as best she could.? She pulled a bedroll from the back of her horse and laid claim to a spot on the ground, then announced, "We need kindling for a fire, and wood if you can find some! But remember, it's got to be inside the circle!"
Tag:? Chase, Callie, Flynn, Sicilien, Etienne. Charity (jumping in periodically),?
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Port Vega: Done with the drama (Ireland, Mia, Raine)
Raine)?Realized too late it was one of the rides Ireland liked on the Boardwalk but it was humorous that Mia and him had the same mental ideas as far as what Ireland was was talking about.? He could only smirk seeing as that the two women seemed more into each other.? He was just there as a bit more fun factor and he made it a point to have fun with his sister.? "So you like to ride in the front?? Why"? He wondered about Mia she seemed to be the kind of woman he wouldn't mind hanging out with.? He wondered if Brandon had tried to hit on her yet, Brandon was a sucker for redheads or any woman that was different.
Raine made it a point to talk even though Ireland put herself between them, his baby girl made it her point to make sure he didn't feel left out. He listened to the two of them.? "And if I wanna do the freefall before funnel cakes, don't I get a say?"? He said sticking his tongue out at the two of them.? He still had time since the sun had moved only a little since he last looked.? 'It had been a while since he had funnel cakes and wondered if he should take a couple home to share?'
"Your party sweets lead on."? he said finding a smile starting to creep over his normally grim features. Mia gave a smirk to Ireland, "no, over there..." she pointed at the Buccaneer, "is the roller coaster with a front seat," then to Raine, "really, why?"? She smiled, "why not." They waited to get on the ride, "sure we can do the free fall before funnel cakes.? Probably a good idea." ? (Ireland) ? ¡°Of course,¡± Ireland said to her brother. ¡°As long as I get a hotdog and funnel cate¡ooo and some fried ice cream. And even though, I hate rollercoasters, but anything for you babe. But me first,¡± Ireland said pulling both of them back towards her favorite ride. It was a one person per seat ride. So she sat in a seat in between Mia and Raine. There was a huge smile on her face as she waited for the ride to start.
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Re: The Door Between Two Worlds [Roue and Rabbit] (closed)
(Rabbit, NPC Palyndra)
Palyndra seemed amused by Roue's evident embarrassment, though it was hard to tell with her eyes.? "Rune Midgard?" she said, taking a sip from her glowing red drink.? "I believe so.? It's known by different names in different lands, but the stories all seem to fit together.? I have met a few individuals who claimed to hail from there. And they did look very similar to you," she said, reaching up and once again tracing the outline of his right ear.? "But the last time I did so was... some time ago.? We don't get very many coming here, for some reason."??
At his question, the woman turned her seamless blue eyes to gaze around her, not seeming to focus on the room they were in but on things that lay beyond its walls.? "Well, there are three searching for you with decidedly unfriendly intentions in mind," she said after a moment. "But they are far, _far_ from here.? They are at a portal but the portal does not open for them.? Nor will it, I think." Her features took on an expression of what seemed like mild astonishment.? "The club seems to be acting as a sanctuary for you, at least for the moment."??
The profoundly tall woman then looked further around, then stopped, staring at some point on the other side of the club.? "The other who searches for you is here in the club.? A familiar fixture here, I think, though a curious one.? A child who isn't a child. An innocent who isn't an innocent.? He wants something from you."? Palyndra looked back to Roue, his face reflecting in the smooth sapphire depths of her iris-less eyes.? "But he also wants to help."? Finishing her drink off,?she held her empty glass out and a staffer was immediately there to take it away, vanishing back into the crowd.? "It seems you have made a friend here. And here he is now."??
"Hello, little Rabbit," Palyndra said as the vampire youth suddenly appeared next to Roue, looking surprised and a little nervous. "Have you come to steal this most interesting visitor away from me?"
"M-me, Lady Palyndra?" Rabbit squeaked, his eyes wide and his voice inadvertently pitched higher than usual.? "I would n-never try'n steal nothin' from you.? N-not ever!? Honest!" He glanced nervously at Roue, seeming like he was looking the elf over to see if he'd been hurt in any way.? "Sh-she didn' do nothin' to you, d-did she?" he whispered.
"Don't worry, little one," Palyndra said, her hair and eyes suddenly glittering with her apparent amusement.? "Your friend here has been a perfect gentleman. And I've been a perfect lady.? So far, anyway."
[Roue]
Roue's hands immediately flew up to his ears, flushing red once again when she touched them again.? He didn't quite know how to deal with that, never having dealt with someone who was so fascinated with one of his body parts.
"Different names...my world has different names?? W-what are they?" he asked, highly curious.? So, the door to this place has opened to Midgard and not once, but many times, though based on how she spoke about it, it's been many years, decades, maybe even centuries...? Though he did become alarmed when she mentioned the individuals who were hellbent on getting their hands on him.? Immediately, Rabbit's words floated up to the forefront of his mind.? This place did seem to want to protect him, but was it really just for him or because this was neutral grounds?? He looked back to Palyndra, feeling conflicted when she too mentioned that this club was like a sanctuary.? She seemed just as surprised as he was at that.? She then mentioned that someone within the club was seeking him, which must've been Rabbit...he couldn't imagine anyone else had known of himself, but she said...she did, right?
"Wait, what do you mean that he wants something from me?" he asked, before he could prod further for the answer, suddenly Rabbit appeared at his side, and not having expected him considering how silently he just snuck up on Roue, the elf wizard nearly jumped, thoroughly startled yet relieved to see that it was none other than his youthful lover.
"Rabbit!" Roue exclaimed, his hand flying up to still his rapidly beating heart, taking a few deep breaths to try and get himself to calm down.? He didn't know what was more alarming to him, the fact that Rabbit snuck up on him unawares or that the discussion that he and Palyndra shared suddenly felt like a secret.? He felt guilt wash over his face, hoping that Rabbit wasn't going to ask him about that, not now nor later.? "I'm sorry to have worried you...the enigma of this place had compelled me to explore.? Perhaps it's a foolish elf's curiosity, but an elf cannot resist the call of magic.? Magic permeates the very fabric of our being...it's what gives us life..."? He then looked back at the glowing woman, still astonished at how beautiful she was.? Even an elf's beauty would not compare to her otherwordly appearance.
"I'm alright though.? Palyndra has been a very lovely companion.? If it's not rude of me to inquire though, what kind of a being are you?? Where do you hail from?" Roue asked, still dazzled by her presence.? "And how do you know the people from my world?? I'm sorry for asking so many questions...hopefully, it's not offputting?? And if you have to go, or if Rabbit needs me, will I be able to find you?? I'd love to speak with you again."? He did not want to ignore his lover, but he also did not want to lose this mystical connection that he felt towards Palyndra.
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Re: Port Vega: Reporting Back (Chord, Kites)
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On Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:51 AM, Angel Heart via groups.io <qsangel95@...> wrote:
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[Kites]
Kites didn't go straight back to the facility.? He spent a few hours circling in the sky, held aloft by the rolling pockets of hot air that rose off the many high rise buildings of Port Vega.? It wasn't just to enjoy being out, no.? His cartwheeling had a purpose.? As he lazily floated about, he kept scanning the city streets below, his eyes focusing on the many faces of the populace milling about, everyone rushing about like rats in a maze.? He tried to specifically focus on anyone who might have fit Gen's description of the person who attacked her, but that was like searching for needle in a haystack.? Way too many people fit into the definition and he couldn't possible keep track of them all, so he gave up.? This was just going to be a waste of time.
Once he got inside Chord's compound, he made a beeline to Chord's office.? The same lady that he been greeted by the day before was still there, though he wasn't sure what he expected...Would Chord have a rotating shift of different people?? When she looked up at him, Kites smiled, adjusting the collar of his shirt.
"Good morning...afternoon?," he said, suddenly forgetting what time of day it was.? Raising his arm, he looked at his wrist.? The normally blank face lit up once it sense Kites looking at it and an analog clock popped up, though based on Raine's instructions, he knew that it was still a digital display.? The hour, minute and second hands were more welcome though.? It was more familiar than the stiff, boxy look of the pixelated numbers.? Ah, it was the early afternoon now.? "Good afternoon...sorry about that.? Is Chord available?? I've got something important to speak to him about." ?
[NPC Chord, NPC Harrison, NPC Sherise]
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¡°Have we identified who it is that did this?¡± Chord asked Harrison.
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¡°Yes, We have determined that the person who did this calls himself Lightening Rod. Apparently, he is so desperate to get noticed he put the video up on the internet almost immediately.¡± Harrison said.
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¡°And how is that going for him?¡± Chord said. Harrison looked up at him and smirked. ¡°Please tell me more about this Lightening Rod.¡± Chord asked.
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¡°Since he posted the video using his own IP address, he is practically an open book to us. And I didn¡¯t even need Ireland or our hackers to help me. I did it all myself.¡±
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Chord smirked. ¡°Well good for you . And thank heaven for those who are so desperate for attention. So please my darling read on.¡±
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¡°With pleasure, ¡°Harrison said handing him a picture. ¡°His name is Roderick Hamlett, but he goes by Roddy. Hence the name Lightening Rod.¡±
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¡°Do we know any more?¡± Chord asked.
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¡°Oh we know a lot more. We have his phone number and his address.¡± Harrison said.
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¡°What about his backstory?¡± Chord asked.
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¡°Well he is working to be a super villain,¡± Harrison said ¡°So what do you think his backstory his?¡±
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¡°Well a good superhero or supervillain can only have one quintessential backstory.¡± Chord said. Harrison waited. ¡°Well the classic Batman backstory love. Grew up with money, something happens to his parents, he becomes and orphan. Yada, Yada, Yada.¡± Chord said. ¡°he wants to be a supervillain, so he most likely does not have an Alfred.¡±
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Harrison smiled. ¡°No, he doesn¡¯t.¡±
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¡°Ah, so that means he grew up in a foster home. If he wants to be a supervillain then he most likely a jerk which meant he got beat up a lot. Then he discovered his powers¡most likely beating up a bully. And baddabomb, baddabing and we got Lightening Rod.¡±
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Harrison clapped. ¡°I am always so impressed when you do that.¡± She said
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¡°I learned it by watching you.¡± Chord said with a smirk and wink. She smiled back. ¡°Have they made contact yet,¡± Chord asked.
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¡°I believe so. He got an Unknown Caller yesterday. Misty¡said she was with The Benders of Light.¡±
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Chord rolled his eyes. ¡°The Benders.¡±
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Harrison wagged her fingers at him and tsked. ¡°Aurora doesn¡¯t like that. You have to use their full name.¡± Harrison teased.
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¡°Well when I meet Aurora, she and I can discuss it. Until them, I not calling them by that stupid name.¡± He said. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t be surprised if it was something Raine came up with.¡± Harrison smirked. ¡°You think that¡¯s why they targeted Gen,¡± Chord asked.
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Harrison shook her head. ¡°I doubt they see him as anything more than someone with the ability to shoot lightning from his hands. And a hunger to belong. That kind of desperation, I am sure Aurora ?considers an asset. It means he can be controlled. Besides, Gen wasn¡¯t on anyone¡¯s radar, but the Russians. No one knew she was once one of our potential candidates, so there is no reason why they would think they could use him to get to us. Ever if there is a spy amongst us.
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¡°Raine.¡± Chord said with a sigh.
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Harrison nodded. ¡°He was here tonight. He made contact with Kites on the roof and Mia as she left with Ireland.¡±
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Outside in the outer office, Chord¡¯s administrative assistant, Sherise looked at Kites and smiled. ¡°Hi. Let me check for you.¡± After a few moments, Sherise nodded at Kites. ¡°You can go in now.¡± At a conference table in the back of the room near the wall of windows over looking the city, Chord and Harrison watched the footage of Gen being shot down
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As Kites came in, Chord and Harrison looked up at him. ¡°Kites. We were just getting ready to send for you. How is Gen? Harrison was explaining that although she arrived ready to offer aid, Gen wanted no part of it. Is that true?¡±
[Kites]
"Hello, sir.? Ms. Harrison," he said, placing his hands at his side and bowing from the waist as is typical of the Japanese fashion.? It wasn't lost on him that as he walked in, the video of Gen's plight was playing front and center.? He watched for a minute as the recorded video played through Gen's plight, the camera shaking at times as this Lightning Rod first targeted the androgyne who was desperately trying to get away, as the air around her seemed to almost shimmer and in a flash, the display went blank white as lightning flashed and then suddenly Gen was hurtling down through the air uncontrollably.? The asshole laughed out loud, proverbially patting himself on the back as the camera then cut out, fading to black.? Kites felt his hands ball up into fists, his nails digging into the palms of his hands as he gritted his teeth.? He was angry, very angry and wanting nothing more than to pay this guy back tenfold but did he have the confidence, the willpower and the strength to do it when he failed so badly at the first day's training?
"Gen is doing alright.? She's slowly regaining her strength and her regen powers almost healed all the scarring and burns.? But yes, she was very adamant on being brought inside the lighthouse, and I couldn't say no," he said, bowing once again but this time solely at Harrison.? "Please excuse my rudeness at the time.? I understand fully now that my decision could have cost Gen her life, something that would've haunted me for the rest of my life.? But even though taking Gen to the medical facilities would've been the correct choice, it didn't feel right to do so..."? Kites paused for a few beats, heavily sighing as if he was releasing a lot of steam.
"Gen told me about this...asshole...that calls himself Lightning Rod," he continued after the pause.? "She described his build as lean, about her height and with long, blond hair.? Very young looking, baby-faced but could actually be older than he looks.? It seems that he may be working with the Russian gangs, though he did not sound like one himself.? Correct me if I'm wrong though, but based on the video, it sounds like maybe he thought he took Gen down?? If so, if she lays low for a while, that may take some of the heat off of her...though of course, it doesn't help that she's got a lot of history with them.? What can we...what can I do sir?? Is this what you were talking about regarding protecting the city?"? He was definitely hopeful that the Russian gang thought Gen of as dead.? Now, to keep her from getting tangled with them is another matter entirely.
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Re: Raconteur City: There's Murder Afoot (Posting order: Luke, Kitty and Prince Dario), Scarlett
(Scarlett MacAleister)
Sitting there across from Dario Scarlett
was reminded why she disliked so many of her own kind...they
were arrogant, condescending and often downright rude. She did
not miss Dario and his vampire purist mentality. She
remembered at the time of her exile, he had been in favor of
worse punishment for her murder of Dimitri Wolfsram. Torture,
imprisonment, even execution would have satisfied him more.
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She regarded his question a moment and
decided to answer, "Through my private investigation company I
have been hired by the parents of a young man who was
butchered, for lack of a better word, in what appears to be an
organized crime hit. Through the course of my investigation,
it has become apparent there is a new syndicate attempting to
seize power in the Raconteur area. Humans, I thought at first,
and their petty squabbles. But it appears there are vampires
involved and a creature I have yet to identify that has killed
at least two young men who were employed by the Yakuza and the
Jamaicans. That is all I know at this moment..." she paused a
moment, then added, "your highness."
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Luke considered Scarlett¡¯s words with alarm. A team of Vampires in Raconteur were behind the murder of Charlie and Billy? Sudden worries for his friends in town put a dark frown on his rugged, tanned face.?
¡°Your Highness,¡± Luke¡¯s tone was subdued. ¡°I have no information on this new development. Sorry to have wasted your time.¡±?
He took a step back then stopped. ¡°I should leave you to your business.¡±?
A quick call to the DEA and the FBI seemed prudent. His friends in the Were community needed to be informed immediately.?
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Tag ? Kitty/Prince Dario, Scarlett, Luke
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