Re: Elusive Capture: Beaches. Andrew/Evone’
(Andrew)
"You did nothing wrong, my love," Andrew murmured, drawing Evone' close once again. "Not in my eyes anyway. And for all that, I am not without my own hold of regrets.? Remember that it was I who first abducted you at your husband's unknown instigation.? That weighs heavily on my own conscience, and is something I must atone for."
"We did not plan for any of this, but it did bring us together, you and I." He gently lifted her face up by the chin so that their eyes met once again.? "And what we have found with each other, I do not wish to see dragged down by regrets over what we might have done.? Let's keep our eyes, not on what's behind us but on what lies ahead."
"I want you with me, Evone'," the captain of the Elusive murmured, smoothing away the tears from her eyes.? "That is the only truth I know.? And the only one that matters."
?- Evone' -
Tears filled her eyes. Evone’ rested her head on Andrew’s chest and slowly started to cry. “That’s what I mean,” she said “you are so sweet and understanding. Feel like you deserve so much better than me.”
She nodded. “I want to be with you too. That’s the only truth that matters.” she nodded?
“I want you to kiss me, Andrew. Kiss me you until you kiss away my sins and take away my fears. Kiss me until the only thing i can think of anything is you...being with you...loving you.”
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Re: Port Vega: Finding Gen. (aka the Russians Strike Back)
[Kites]
"Gen!! Oh, thank God!" Kites exclaimed, feeling a wave of relief crash over him, much like the ocean that beat against the lighthouse rocks.? Though he had to bend down to even hear her, he smiled when she opened her eyes, gently placing his hand against her cheek, rubbing it with his thumb.? He could tell how much she was struggling to speak, much less open her eyes, with the slightest of actions using up all of her energy.? He felt his heart flutter at her calling his name, but it was very much short lived.? She mentioned lightning...was there a thunderstorm last night?? It didn't seem like there was going to be inclement weather when he was up on the facility's roof.? Too many questions popped up into his head, but now was not the time to ask them.? Gen was in need of help and when she indicated to the top of the lighthouse, he obeyed.? "Okay, let's get you out of these wet clothes and warmed up."
He was about to pick her up when a helicopter suddenly appeared in their vicinity.? Kites didn't know how he missed it but when it landed on top of the lighthouse's landing bad, he instinctively crouched over Gen, spreading open his wings to protect the androgyne against the intense buffeting of the air.? It wasn't till the noise stopped and someone came down that Kites opened his wings, startled when Harrison came into view, her arm placed upon his in a silent request to examine Gen.? Though he was wary, he stepped back a bit to let Harrison look her over.? With much effort, Gen opened her eyes again but her expression seemed alarmed.? She too wasn't expecting Harrison much like Kites wasn't, but before any of them could do anything, Gen fell unconscious again.
"Gen!"? He was immediately at her side again, arms sliding underneath her back and knees, lifting her up and cradling her against his chest.? She was breathing, her chest rising and falling, but very shallowly.? Standing up, he faced Harrison, his expression stormy and once again conflicted.? The correct action would be to take Gen back, but would it be the right thing to do?? Harrison was ready and waiting, Kites just had to say the word.? He looked back at his lover's face.? None of this would've happened had he not gotten emotional and ran away instead of facing his feelings head on.? It was that regret that was eating away at him now.
"I...Thank you for the offer, Ms. Harrison, but I think that the best thing for her right now would be to just rest and recover.? She will be okay.? I will make sure of it," Kites answered, looking back at Harrison with resolve in his eyes.? He had to do right by Gen.? She pleaded for him to come back with her but he effectively refused her, having pushed her away.? He wasn't going to do that this time.? As the androgyne shivered, Kites pressed her closer to his chest, feeling highly protective over her.? "She's soaking wet and ice cold.? I need to get her changed.? Please excuse my rudely leaving."? With that he bowed to the woman, then turned away and jumped off the rock, flying up to the topmost window and then disappearing inside.
Kites was glad that it was still morning.? The lighthouse was very well lit from every window that the sun streamed into.? He had no difficulties finding Gen's makeshift bed.? He kicked the covers off, gently laying her down, then set to immediately finding something for her to wear.? Though much of it was strewn about, he was able to find a piece here, a piece there, making sure to sniff each piece to ensure it was fresh enough.? Gen was going to kill him for that, probably, but he didn't want to dress her in something dirty.? After a bit of time, he had her dried, changed and tucked back in, sliding into the covers with her.? He covered her with his wing, cocooning her with the warmth of his down.? Propping himself up with his elbow, he gripped both her hands with his hand whcih was much larger than hers and brought it to his lips, kissing her knuckles.? He pressed her hands to his chest, splaying her fingers over his heart as he covered them with his own.
"I'm so sorry, Gen...for all of this.? None of this would've happened had I acted smarter...not the emotional, immature idiot that I am..."? Shutting up, he continued looking over her, making sure to watch for her breathing.
[Harrison]
Harrison went back to the chopper and left.
(Exit Harrison)
(Gen)
Gen was dimly aware of being lifted up and then carried. And then going up further still, the sound of large feathered wings filling the air. And of that chopping sound starting up again but then fading away.
The brightness through her eyelids abruptly faded as she was carried inside the lighthouse.? She was laid on a bed - her bed? - and then someone was changing her clothes and drying her off.? She was still too dazed and weakened to resist, but her instincts weren't warning her of danger.
Someone was talking to her. Babbling, really. That same familiar voice.? Kites?
With an effort, the androgyne opened her eyes a bit. It was easier this time, now that she wasn't out where the sun was shining.? It took her a moment to focus on the face hovering over hers.
"Kites." It was him.? She hadn't been sure earlier, but apparently she hadn't imagined it.? "What... what're you doing... here?"? Talking was taking a lot of concentration. And energy.? She felt so drained.? And... hungry?? Things began to click together in her head.
"Food," Gen managed, trying to find his eyes with hers.? "Need... food.? Body... fixing itself.? Needs food."? She moved her head slightly, recognizing the room in the lighthouse that she'd taken over for herself, then looked back to Kites.? "Food here... somewhere.? Get me some... please?" ?
Tag - Kites, open
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Re: Port Vega: Lightning Rod (Roddy, NPC Misty, open)
(NPC Misty) Misty penciled Roddy in at one the following day, "yes, 1:00 tomorrow would be fine.? Do you know the park in the center of town, there is a small forest of to the east of that?? She likes to meet her prospective employees on neutral territory.? Will you meet her there?" Misty asked hoping that Aurora would allow her to go to this meeting as she really wanted to see this man in person.
(Roddy)
Roddy nodded absently, forgetting that he was only on the phone.? "Yeah, I know the place.? Not a big nature fan myself, but I've been there a couple of times. So, sure."? He frowned in thought for a moment.? "Uhm, how will I recognize her? I don't wanna make any mistakes." Another question occurred to him.? "And... you don't really know what I look like, do you?"? They'd somehow gotten his phone number.? Had they managed to get a pic of him somehow as well?
Tag: NPC Misty, Aurora
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Re: Port Vega: Done with the drama (Ireland, Mia, Raine)
(Mia)Mia thought about the
mechanical bull, she would have to watch to see if she would really want to do
something like that.? For some things, she was a little less brave
for.? She was glad that Raine had decided to not try and get anymore
information from her, she hoped that she had thrown him off enough.?
"Oh, I definitely prefer laser tag in the dark and every man for
themselves is the only way to go," said with a beaming smile.
?
(Raine)
Raine listened to them and he loved the enthusiasm within Ireland.? He really loved his baby girl even though
right now he felt like a fifth wheel this was her time.? He would deal with it for now, they would have
their alone time once he was gone.
He had hoped they would go with teams as that might be easier, but playing
laser tag with a man that could change himself to any form of energy…yeah that
sounded fair.? That and? his training on the side would let him
navigate the course and treat this like some military operation.? He couldn’t help himself it was that Chord,
Harrison and Kiera trained him so it was his go too? So he did.?
Now he was with his sister and her friend and she wanted to be solo
which made him wonder if she wanted to know how good he was.? Which meant to throw her off his trail he
couldn’t win every round, he had to lose a couple at least.? Fine he could do that.? “Your funeral!”? He said talking smack which he normally did
anyway.? There were other people there,
but it was free-for-all.? So that was
what he was going to do. He had been here enough times he knew of the hiding
spaces within and then he would get to his own he would camp but he would hide
in plain sight.? When the timer began so
did he killing all of those around him in rapid succession before he began his
own personal hunt for the two women he was with.
?
Ireland,?
Ireland chuckled at Raine’s smack talk. “Hey, Malcolm Chord III and Imogene Harrison are both my parents too. Don’t sleep on my skills. They taught me a few nuggets too. I might surprise you.”
With a smile and a wink she took her laser, the target and googles from the attendant. And once both Brandon and Mia were ready she said. “Like for instance always be closing.” She said tagging both Raine and Mia then running into the maze.
Tag
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Re: RESEND: Raconteur City: Club Sabbat (Kitty, Cho, Open)
?
(Kitty) Kitty spun around to face him, placed a hand on his chest and gently pushed him away, "a girl needs her dance space," she then twirled away into a group of girls that were also regulars at Sabbat and they all gladly encircled their favorite girl.? Kitty was absorbing everyone's feelings. She didn't always need to feed on one's blood, as she could feel alive with their auras surrounding her as well.
(Cho)
Cho could take a hint and when she moved away from him into her gaggle of females.? He moved off the dance floor and back to the bar.? His break wasn't that long as we went back to work.? Slinging drinks, he would occasionally look up at her and give her a wink as he manned the bar.? He wasn't one to encroach upon her fun.? He did understand how to give someone their space as well as when, 'No' meant, No!? He did find himself confused having been invited to join her, but perhaps he missed something who knew.
<Tag Kitty>
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Re: RESEND: The Trouble Begins (Katya and Ashton)
????
(Katya)
"Yes, you
were.? Guess we need to get to your other person quickly." Katya said
as she looked out the window for a moment as she listened to his
question.? "Listen, we both had other lives when we were away from
each other.? I will tell you this much, I don't deal with human's
directly.? As in, I am not a human trafficker, so you don't have to worry
about that."? She hoped he would understand that her business was
hers and he didn't need to know anything about it.? It didn't involve him
at all and she wanted to keep it that way.? "The less you know, the
better, love." She finished off with a smile in his direction.
?
?(Ashton)
Ashton honestly was pissed at the revelation, he wasn’t
surprised but he was angered that he didn’t know this operation was his
woman’s.? The fact that her business was legitimate
and being used illegally.? He was sent
there to get him out of the way.? He knew
now!? But that meant there were some
other players in this game that needed to be dealt with and he needed to get to
a particular place before that train went cold also.
“So you going to tell me about your business my love?”? He asked as he cut through the streets as he
knew he needed to get to Zsa Zsa before someone else did.? Now that Arrow was down she wouldn’t be far behind
unless he got to her first.? He knew of
the most likely safe house that the two of them would use.? His head set helped him to identify police in
the area so his speed wouldn’t be compromised.
So there were some secrets between them, but was it secrets because
of withholding information or did she just not want him to know.? Maybe he failed to ask the right questions?
?
?Tag: Katya
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Re: High Moon Tales. Tales of the Wicked West.
?(Callie
Carson)
?
?Callie
was in the saddle, her gear stowed on the back of the horse, as Flynn began to
cast his spell. She was surprised when she looked down and saw Etienne standing
beside her, arms outstretched and a desperate look on her face. She consider
the woman for a moment, still uncertain about fully trusting her.
?
Seeing
that she was almost begging, Callie decided to take a leap and reached down,
helping Etiette climb up into the saddle behind her. "Hang on tight...I'm
not sure how this works. Never done it before."
?
She
glanced back at the girl, "Sorry about earlier, I was a little worked up
?
(Flynn)
?
"Okay,
we're all here, yes?" Flynn asking, not looking around, his eyes remaining
closed.? "What you need to know is this:? I've created a fairie
circle centered around myself.? As long as we stay within that circle,
we're invisible to everything outside it.? Including to anyone using magic
to scry us from a distance.? So if you value your lives, stay inside the
circle.? Don't stray outside of it, no matter what you may see or hear,
until we make it to the Crossing. Same goes when we have to stop and
camp."
?
The
pookah turned his head as if to look at Callie, but without opening his
eyes.? "Callie, you'll need to be my eyes in this world.? I can
find Miller's Crossing while I'm looking through the fae world, but I'm blind
to everything else while I'm doing it."
?
"Okay,
let's go."? He nudged his horse forward and the greenish circle moved
with him as he headed out of town.? "Remember - stay in the bloody
circle!" ?
?
[Sicilien]
?
Sicilien snorted when
Etienne stubbornly refused to go with either Chase or himself.? He knew
what that was about.? This was just one of her stupid games, pretending
that she didn't know him and continue to push back.? He knew that she knew
who he was.? The way she responded to his kiss, the way she just melted
into his arms as if she belonged there, told him everything.? Try as she
might to resist, she owed him more than just an explanation as to why she
disappeared from his life.? Why he spent so many years mourning her,
believing she was dead, till he couldn't take it no more and cut that part of
himself forever off, shutting it in the deepest darkest recesses of his heart
and mind.? Yet, here she was, alive as the day before the cataclysm
happened, pretending like he didn't exist.??Keep doing what you're
doing, sweetheart, and we'll see how long you can keep up this charade.?
His mouth curled into a smirk as Callie helped lift the damsel in distress on
top of her horse.
?
Once Flynn's shimmery
circle covered them all, they began to move.? He made a "tch
tch" sound, then gently dug his heels into his horse to get it to
move.? Slowly, they all began to walk as they moved into a good moving
pace.? He kept a good eye on the horizon, every so often turning in his
saddle to look behind them.? The varmints seemed to stay within the town
confines, including the ones who seemed to want to follow them by scent,
confused as to why they could smell but not see them.? All's well
though.? He didn't care to have to waste his bullets on a pack of disease
ridden canids.
?
Turning back, he
examined Flynn, trying to gauge his aura with his left eye.? Though it had
a patch over it, he could see through it when he invoked the special power
inside of himself.? Flynn's body was just as shimmery as the circle they
were within, but there was something else that he could glimpse inside.?
Something perhaps inhuman but he couldn't tell what.? Sicilien know that
his medicine man friend was special, but beyond his parlor tricks, he didn't
yet know what.? As long as he was in his thought, he was keeping an eye on
Etienne.? He kept his gaze forward, always making sure she was within
sight, but he couldn't help but notice that Chase kept glancing at her
himself.? Annoyed, he guided his horse to level with Chase's, talking low
enough so that the others could not hear.
?
"So what's the
deal, my friend?? I see you eyeballing Etienne.? What is she to
you?" he asked, making that his tone was more neutral than anything,
though he did leave a hint of displeasure in his voice.
?
(Etienne)
?
“Thanks. I’m good.”
Etienne said. She didn’t really need the boost up, but she was appreciative.
And she pulled herself up as Callie help.
?
When Callie mentioned
being on edge. Etienne shrugged “I get it. I think we are all a little on edge.
What’s happening is kind of fantastical.”
?
Fantastical was an
understatement. Never in 1000 years did she think she would see Sicilien
Again...let alone kiss him or touch him or be in his arms. She missed him so
much
...but She could not
stay with him. Somehow someway she Was going to have to get away from him, even
if it mean stepping out the bloody circle.
?
“So are you a bounty
hunter?”
?
(Chase)
He sniffed the air only a little surprised that the wolves and bear couldn’t
see them.? He didn’t know exactly what
Flynn was but only that his magic came in very handy.? Even though his own presence didn’t seem as
needed but for the ritual.? Everyone of
them had a purpose.? It required the five
of them to complete this, they needed to get to town to stop whatever this was.? He remembered Amy’s words…she was stalling
them and it had worked.? Even the town
the spirits, the demons all of this was stalling them to keep them from getting
there which left him with again more questions than answers.?
As he looked back pondering, he didn’t expect Etienne to join him, he already
knew how she felt about him.? Now that
her ex was here, nothing else matter further.?
The way she kissed him, even if she didn’t want to remember her body
did.? He felt something break and yet
remember in him what that had been like to feel that passion once upon a
time.? He moved on following the rest it
was then that Sicilien happened upon him.?
He noticed his questioning was aggressive and it was all but humorous to
him.? “She is someone to help free us
from this blight.? I am not try to come
between you two.? As if I could, when
this is over she will be all yours again.?
Ok?”? The wolf in his didn’t back
down from this challenging tone.? He spoke
his peace and then he was silent.? But
since they were conversating.
“Why did she leave you?? Or why do you
think she left?”? He asked, he noticed
the kiss but it was her reaction afterward that was just as passionate as the
kiss.? She was playing hard to get…or
hard to get back for a reason.? So
something else was going on with her as well.
?
Tag:? Callie, Flynn, Sicilien, Etienne. Charity
(jumping in periodically), Chase?
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Re: Port Vega: Done with the drama (Ireland, Mia, Raine)
?(Ireland)
“Laser tag is gonna be awesome. They have two different kinds. I
think we should play in the dark.” Ireland said holding their hands. “Oh and
you know what you should try, the mechanical bull. It’s so freakin fun. I’ve
done it before and I lasted about 4 second.”
?
When they arrived at the laser tag room, Ireland turned to them
and said “are we doing one team or every man for themselves?”
?
(Mia)
Mia thought about the
mechanical bull, she would have to watch to see if she would really want to do
something like that.? For some things, she was a little less brave
for.? She was glad that Raine had decided to not try and get anymore
information from her, she hoped that she had thrown him off enough.?
"Oh, I definitely prefer laser tag in the dark and every man for
themselves is the only way to go," said with a beaming smile.
?
(Raine)
Raine listened to them and he loved the enthusiasm within Ireland.? He really loved his baby girl even though
right now he felt like a fifth wheel this was her time.? He would deal with it for now, they would have
their alone time once he was gone.
He had hoped they would go with teams as that might be easier, but playing
laser tag with a man that could change himself to any form of energy…yeah that
sounded fair.? That and? his training on the side would let him
navigate the course and treat this like some military operation.? He couldn’t help himself it was that Chord,
Harrison and Kiera trained him so it was his go too? So he did.?
Now he was with his sister and her friend and she wanted to be solo
which made him wonder if she wanted to know how good he was.? Which meant to throw her off his trail he
couldn’t win every round, he had to lose a couple at least.? Fine he could do that.? “Your funeral!”? He said talking smack which he normally did
anyway.? There were other people there,
but it was free-for-all.? So that was
what he was going to do. He had been here enough times he knew of the hiding
spaces within and then he would get to his own he would camp but he would hide
in plain sight.? When the timer began so
did he killing all of those around him in rapid succession before he began his
own personal hunt for the two women he was with.
?
Tag: Ireland, Mia
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Re: Port Vega: Mother and Son.
???Harrison
At his words she
frowned. Did he really just do what she heard him do?
?
She turned to face him
“you want the truth, Brandon? Fine, all right here is the truth. We know Chord.
And we both know he is thorough. If you spoke to him and I know you did, then
we both know He told at you length what your missteps were and how you need to
improve when you spoke to him. So If you here asking me how to improve. It’s because
you are being typical Brandon. Which is really sad because at 23 don’t
you?think it’s about time that you grow up and stop it.”
?
“I have known you more
than half your life. So I know how you move and how you operate. And I know
what you doing now. Like Raine you have never been able to take constructive
criticism when you are told something you don’t like. Whereas Raine lashes out
and blame others, ?You pout and whine and say “oh woe is me”.
?
“you flutter from Chord
to Me to Raine to Ireland with?this whole I’m horrible. I can’t do
anything right. everybody thinks I can’t do anything right. why am I even
bothering. I should just leave I should just run away. why am I so messed up,
what did I do wrong and what do I need to improve schtick, But we all know You
aren’t seeking improvement. You are in the middle of one of your personals pity
party and you are looking for someone to make you feel better by?blowing
warm smoke up your arse.
?
You have done it your
whole life, Brandon. And you are doing it now. And we both know
it.?Ireland has always been that one person who is always willing to
strokes your ego. I’ve watched her fight Raine over you. I’ve watched her fight
Chord over you. Hell I watched her fight me over you. I’ve watched her fight
girls over you. I’ve watched her fight boys over you. I watched her fight you
over you. She’s always been in your corner.
?
“And then today
something happened...with her. And you are too selfish and spoiled to even give
her back what she always given you. Unrelenting unwavering loyalty
?
“What did you say...she
must not have my back today...Really Brandon. Did you stop to ask yourself why?
All of a sudden the one person in the world that has always fought for you did
not and not only did she not she told you she didn’t want to have anything to
do with you. Did you stop and ask yourself what did I do to hurt her so bad
that would make her leave me??
?
“No you didn’t because
today your rock needed you to be her rock and you didn’t care enough about her
to find out how to do that for her. And that’s just unacceptable. And
unbelievably disappointing. but then again you don’t need Ireland to be your
rock anymore you have Cat now right so your sister is expendable.“She shook her
head.?
?
“To answer your original
question, improvement comes from within, Brandon. if you really wanted to
improve, You would not be here more with me. You would be in your room
reflecting on your actions today and yesterday, on what Chord said analyzing
your missteps, coming up with your personal plan for improvement. But your not
doing that. You are here. Blaming your father, your team and Ireland. Maybe you
and Raine are more alike than you too think.”
?
“this conversation is
over, Brandon. Chord already told you how to improve, reflect on your conversation
with him and if truly want to do better, you will , but right now I’m too
disappointed in you about how you handled your sister to continue. Now turn
around and walk away. Do not speak to me because I do not want to hear anything
else you have to say.”
?
(Brandon)
Brandon complied with Harrison’s wishes and didn’t say
anything.? He just turned around and
walked off.? It was to him true to
form.? She was disappointed in him.? It was what he had expected.? Sure he might have been feeling sorry for
himself a bit this time, but everyone seemed to say the same thing for him to
grow up and take responsibility but he had.?
He was seeking for help from them and everyone seemed to tell him to
help himself.?? Sure Ireland may have
stood up for him…he didn’t know when she stood up for him with girls and guys,
but he could see Raine – that always stuck with him, father, sure Harrison…who
really stood up to Harrison.? But even
now…none of them made sense…she needed for him to be her rock?!?? How she all but lashed out at him, he
recognized he was wrong and he left to go make amends with father who told him
he hadn’t done that right.? When he went
to make amends with Ireland she told him she disowned him and wanted nothing to
do with him.? So how the hell was he
making her expendable over Kat.? That was
bullshit!? He never thought of Ireland
that way.? She just said she wanted
nothing to do with him, how was he supposed to be her rock when she wanted
nothing to do with him.?
At no point did he blame the team, he stated that it was his fault…he didn’t
blame Ireland.? She was the team leader
and he said he would follow her.? He didn’t
have to like it, he had to do it and support her, but now there was no team so
what difference did it make.
He walked away and went down to his room.? He unpacked because he wasn’t going to run,
but he was going to stay here and do what??
Train by himself since that is what he was good at and simply stay out
of everyone’s way.? He was no one’s leader
not even himself.?? He dealt with the
fact now that he had pushed everyone away, which to him seemed like that was
where everyone wanted to be.? It was
safe.? He wouldn’t hurt or disappoint
anyone else…if he were by himself.
The thing that Harrison said that hurt far more than
anything else…not as much as hurting Ireland but that she said he was just like
Raine.? That was adding insult to
injury.? He never wanted to be like that
prick but apparently he had become him but in the opposite direction.? He laid on his bed and contemplated in the
dark how he had gone so wrong with his life,?
his family…he couldn’t help but wonder why he was in this place after
all these years.
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Re: Raconteur City: The Summoning (Pyp, Kutsuki)
(Kutsuki)
When the demon revealed his name, Kutsuki made a sour face, sticking out his tongue.
"Pyp?? Your name is _Pyp_?? What, did they run out of things to call you when you came to existence?? Dear pick-your-deity-here, I would've chosen a much better name," he heavily sighed, pinching the bridge of this nose.? Not only did he summon a buffoon, the one he got had an equally fitting name to boot.? He rubbed his forehead then moved his glasses up with his middle finger, peering back at the demon.? As much as he wanted to send this one back to hell, he didn't have anymore components that he needed to summon who he was really seeking.? The fact that Pyp was bismirching the effort that he took to procure these materials did rub him the wrong way, however.? "Say what you feel about the state of this room, but it got you here anyway, didn't it?? If you wanted to a rich bitch, then you shouldn't have gotten in the way.? Do? you have any idea how long it took me to find all this shit?? Ten years.? Ten fucking years, and instead of getting what I wanted, I got _you_."? Scratching his head, he tried to think of what other questions he could ask.? Suddenly, a light bulb went off in his head and he grinned in the most devilish way, not much more different than when Pyp flashed his fanged mouth at him.
"Second question.? What is your greatest weakness?"? He couldn't wait to hear this one.? Since this demon was going to be what his namesake dictated, then he needed to know how to control him.
(Pyp)
"A rich bitch?" Pyp smirked, raising an eyebrow at the white-haired youth wanting to control him.? "You _really_ don't know anything, do you?? What would I do with money?? What would _any_ demon need with money?? I can't do anything while I'm inside this circle, but you let me out and I can get you all the money you want." The demon grinned mischievously. "I can even put your face on it, if that's your fancy."
"My greatest weakness?" Pyp seemed to ponder the question for a moment.? "Well, I'm a demon, which means I'm subject to the same vulnerabilities as most other demons.? Physically, there's not a whole lot that can hurt me. At least not permanently. You could hit me with one of your nukes and all it would do is send me back to Hell for a bit, until I found a way back and a new body to inhabit."
"There are certain magicks that can cause me problems," he went on, walking around inside the circle, pausing every now and then to test the invisible barriers confining him. "But the caster would have to be pretty adept. And fast. Because once someone attacks me, it leaves me free to retaliate." His red eyes gleamed with malice.? "And I'm _really_ good at retaliating."
"And of course angelics can be a real pain. And I mean that quite literally."? He grimaced as if at some distasteful memory.? "Fortunately we don't cross paths that often.? This world is kind of neutral territory. So most of the time we walk rather carefully around each other. But you _really_ don't want to mess with the angelics.? They don't have to follow the same rules that we do. And they have _no_ sense of humor."
"But my true greatest weakness is that I fucking love being in the mortal world." The flower-boy-faced demon looked back at his summoner, quite serious.? "And I'll do anything to prolong my stay here, which is what really gives you power over me. And what behooves me to protect your sorry ass from anyone out to hurt you.? Anything happens to you..." he winced at the thought "...and I've got three days to find a new summoner or it's back to Hell I go. And I fucking _hate_ Hell."
"So," Pyp said, grinning once again, "you've got one question left.? What'll it be?"?
Tag - Kutsuki
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Re: Raconteur City: There's Murder Afoot (Luke, Scarlett)
?
Scarlett looked at Jones and sensed his hostility. She
sighed as Jones
and Luke seemed to briefly be at odds with each other and then
focused her
attention on the human. She withheld the urge to hurl an
insult or two at the werewolf,
instead trying more to ignore him rather than to inflame the
situation worse.
?
“I already have the police’s information,” she said.
“I’m looking into
this for the Rhames family. The MO in Billy’s death is
similar, that’s my
interest. I think Billy and Lucas were killed by the same
person and I think it
was done to both as a message. Billy worked for the Jamaicans
and Lucas for the
yakuza. I just want to see justice for both men. No one should
have to die like
they did.”
?
[Luke]
Jones took a step forward, Luke put a hand on his friend's chest.?
“Have you got anyone you can talk to about this? Maybe get us some details?”
The big man shrugged, “I’ll do it...for you.”
“Great. Let me know as soon as you find out anything.”
Jones rocked back and forth on the balls of his feet.
“Go now,” Luke said.
Jones nodded and walked out past Scarlett. He gave her a wide berth.
When Jones was gone Luke gestured at one nearby table. “You have time to talk?”
Eddie called over, “You need something Skip?”
“I’m good, thanks.”
He sat down in the chair and glanced up when Scarlett joined him.
“I have a few places I can check for information,” Luke said. He gave her another long look.
“I can pass along the information if any when it comes in. How do you want to be informed? Phone?”
(tag Scarlett)
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Re: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)
(Khadashee) As Khadashee stood at the maps she was at a loss. She wasn’t privy to which port they would be entering. This was her first time on a boat. She didn’t know. Being a sailor she thought Draven would know.?
“Well we are going here.” She pointed to Ethiopia. “I’m not sure of what port is near here. Did the Captain tell you what port? I only asked if he was going to Africa.”
(Draven) Draven quickly realized that Khada didn't have a clue as to where to go.? He looked to his quarter master at that point. "Well, which port would put us a days ride from there?"
The other man looked at the map and the ports that he was aware of. After a few minutes he pointed, "this one."
"Well, let's hope that Sa'id was sending us there and we will meet him soon. Very well, set out course."
Tag: Khadashee? (OOC: Um, it isn't her first time on a ship.? Remember she was on a ship Draven raided when he captured her.)
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Re: Blood Bonds: Family Ties
(Anais) The abrupt change of subject stunned her. And it took her aback. “Of course, Love,” she said with a smile “I just need a few minutes,” she said with a nod. Picking up both the green and black dresses off the bed, she moved into her closet where the vanity was.
.put this conversation to rest.
Her father would say that to her every time she wanted to talk about her mother or anything else he didn’t want to talk about with her. ‘Anais. I would like to move forward and put this conversation to rest.’
Anais always felt dismissed at that point. As if Her question comments or concerns were no longer valid or warranting any discussion.?
She sighed. She was almost sure that Draven would miraculously see her displeasure and want to say or do something he thought would make it right. He seemed to be like that. Hopefully he would just let it be.?
Anais put the green dress back on the rack and slipped on the long body hugging dress. It rested on her shapely curves. She pulled her wheat colored locks up in a messy bun, applied casual make which included a soft smokey eye and nude pink lip. Slipping on a matching black high heel shoe, she came out the closet.?
“I saw quite a few cars out the window. Are we having company?”
(Draven) Draven knew he brushed the conversation aside. He really didn't know what else to say or wanted to discuss it any further. He just didn't. He wanted to let it go for now.?
When she came out of the closet he was dressed as well, black slacks, dark red button up collared, short sleeved shirt. "Oh, thought you were going to choose the green one?" He curiously asked.
"As for the card, I honestly don't know. I think Mathias mentioned something about a engagement party for us, but thought it would be...could it be the twins and Drusilla?" He asked midsentence. He figured the guests would arrive over the next few days.? Did Mathias send a sudden invite when he and Anais had arrived. Interesting, they didn't know they were even coming.
Tag: Anais
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Re: Raconteur City: There's Murder Afoot (Luke, Scarlett)
(old Luke)
Luke picked up the picture and held
it up so Jones could see it.?
Jones took a step forward putting
himself in front of Luke.?
“I see, interesting. Who are you and
why do you care what happened to this man?”
Luke put up a restraining hand on
Luke’s shoulder. He kept his dark brown eyes on the woman.
“Easy big guy. Yeah, I knew him. He
was a couple grades behind me in high school. Haven’t seen much of him since.
Heard more than seen if you get me. He was a runner for someone, drugs and
other stuff I heard.”
“He was nobody,” Jones added. “Why do
you care?”
Luke had noticed the hair go up on
Jones neck the moment the woman had first questioned them. He’d only seen Jones
react that way in the presence of a Vampire. This wasn’t the place or the time
for trouble between these two.
He turned and confronted Jones. “It’s
okay, back off. This is a good place we don’t want to spoil it.”
Jones huffed but the look in Luke’s
eye’s made him nod and take a couple grudging steps back.
Luke turned back to the redhead and
offered his hand, “I’m Luke Reardon and this is Peabody Jones.”
He took a step forward and offered
his hand.
Jones grumbled, “You didn’t have to
give her my first name.
“Don’t mind my friend, he is like a
grumpy old bear, needy but utterly reliably.”
“Say now....” Jones bit his
tongue.?
Luke cut him off, “We don’t know much
more. I could get the information easily enough from the police.” He cocked his
head at her curious why a high dollar PI would be interested in a punk like
Billy.
?
(New Scarlett MacAleister)
?
?
Scarlett looked at Jones and sensed his hostility. She sighed as Jones
and Luke seemed to briefly be at odds with each other and then focused her
attention on the human. She withheld the urge to hurl an insult or two at the werewolf,
instead trying more to ignore him rather than to inflame the situation worse.
?
“I already have the police’s information,” she said. “I’m looking into
this for the Rhames family. The MO in Billy’s death is similar, that’s my
interest. I think Billy and Lucas were killed by the same person and I think it
was done to both as a message. Billy worked for the Jamaicans and Lucas for the
yakuza. I just want to see justice for both men. No one should have to die like
they did.”
?
(tag Luke)
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Re: Port Vega: Benders of Light (Keira, Mara, Devi, open)
(Keira/Aurora) Keira glanced at her watch, she did have some time now, there wasn't much else to do for the mayor's gala that was taking place the next day, she glanced at Mara.? She knew the woman wanted to get some rest and she would meet Devi alone, which was not a problem.? "Actually, now would be great time.? I am actually currently free.? Do you know the park in the center of town?? I would like to meet there in 20 minutes, does that work for you?"
(Devi)
? ?Devi grinned when Aurora said that she was free right now as well. "The park?, yes I know where it is. 20 minutes is good. Meet you there." After saying a quick bye, Devi finished her drink, checked herself out in the mirror, grabbed her purse and keys and headed out.?? ? ?One of the few loves Devi has that she got from her father, was the love of the muscle cars. For her it was the specific 1973?Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455. It was one of the first things that she had gotten after she had enough money. Having it restored and updated she had had it delivered just that week. Having not had time to drive it yet, she chose this one to take to meet Aurora. Hearing the rumble as she started it up made her smile.? ? ?It didn't take long for Devi to make it to the park. She found a parking spot and pulled in. Devi got out and leaned against the car door as she waited for Aurora.?
(Tag: Mara, Keira/Aurora)
On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 11:19 PM, Barbara Edmiston via groups.io <babs_me72@...> wrote: "I suppose we will find out once he makes it back here, whenever that is," Mara simply replied, shrugging her shoulders.? She was never one to tarry after a completed mission regardless of how critical her return was or not, so she was quite sure that this Photon was out gallivanting somewhere.? Like her sharp and poisonous fangs, Mara was quite direct and never held back, like most of the Yuan-ti who held disdain for those who were wishy-washy.? They had zero patience for slow results, BUT Mara wasn't the boss, Keira was and the assassin was not one to question her orders, unless she felt it was going to bring danger to either of them or to their operations.
"Yes, dinner would be great.? I have not yet had anything to eat since coming back.? Since it will be later on, I will have time to look over the building plans," she said, about to head into the mansion when Keira's phone buzzed.? Her boss lady looked over the message and then began to dial her phone.? Mara immediately knew that she should stay and listen to whoever this was.? Shellito...she's not heard of that name before, wondering just who this person was.? Obviously female from the way Keira addressed her, but she would inquire after so she simply stood and waited for Keira to begin the call.
(Devi)
Devi listened intently when Aurora spoke. Wondering if she knew the voice or not. She had her ideas, but those could wait. "Devi is fine." She replied to Auroras question about what to call her. Devi"s smile got a little bigger when Aurora complimented her on her powers. "I appreciate the compliment. (sincere) Though if I had known I was on T.V. I would have been more careful. (small warm giggle) As for a meeting, I can do that. Time wise any time after 10 am is good. I like to have my work out in the morning. (pause) Unless you would like to do it now. I am free. I can meet you anywhere you would like."
(Keira/Aurora) Keira glanced at her watch, she did have some time now, there wasn't much else to do for the mayor's gala that was taking place the next day, she glanced at Mara.? She knew the woman wanted to get some rest and she would meet Devi alone, which was not a problem.? "Actually, now would be great time.? I am actually currently free.? Do you know the park in the center of town?? I would like to meet there in 20 minutes, does that work for you?"
(Tag: Devi, Mara, open)
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Raconteur City: Los Muertos
Los Muertos
Julio Cortinez stepped out of the Limousine and climbed the short steps of the First City Bank of Raconteur. For a small city the bank was well appointed. A giant flag pole held the US flag and below it the State flag of Louisiana. The Building was large with an obvious second floor and looked like a new construction. Nice large shiny bricks of stone made the exterior walls glisten as if they were wet with rain. Large bay sized windows looked out over main street.?
Inside the suggestion of wealth shined. A slick looking marble floor was spotted with the emblem of the State of Louisiana. Plush chairs and sofas occupied an obvious wait area. Nearby a full sized desk held neat stacks of paper to be used for deposits or other transactions. Other small embellishments around the large room were well designed and added to the sense of wealth.
In the short distance he could see the clerk stations behind clear glass. Only one other guest was in the building and they were being helped by a bank clerk.?
He was greeted almost immediately by a bank representative, a pretty blonde who expertly approached and welcomed him to the bank.?
She noted his exquisite suit and luxurious black hair. He was not bad looking for a latino.?
“Welcome to First City,” she beamed, “I’m Kelly, how can we be of service today?”
“I have an appointment to see the bank manager. I believe his name is Bill Sutton?”
“Of course, let me go notify Mr. Sutton that, I’m sorry I didn’t get your name?”
“Julio Cortinez.” He straightened his suit and tie and looked at his watch while Kelly scooted off for Bill.
In moments he was introduced and ushered into the Bank Manager’s office. It was overly large with a small conference table near the window, another couch on a far wall and a presidential desk of polished oak. A fancy green desk lamp glinted from one corner. Two nicely appointed chairs sat across from the desk and Julio took one of them after shaking Bill’s hand.
On the wall behind the desk was a diploma from LSU. Several other pictures hung in a pattern around the diploma. A photo of Sutton with Tiger Woods. A photo with Sutton and his family and a photo of Sutton with the governor of Louisiana. Sutton took good care of himself. Some hobby that kept him fit perhaps. His blonde hair and easy going smile was perfect for his line of work.?
Bill looked at his computer then at Cortinez. “You mentioned some new business you wanted to discuss? How can I help?”
“Here’s my card. It has a number you can reach me.”?
“Okay,” Bill picked it up. It just read his name and number. He put it down.?
“So where do we begin?”
“We are going to open businesses here in Louisiana. They are going to be everywhere, small but that doesn't matter.? We need you to take their money. Simple.”
Sutton frowned. “Did you want to open multiple accounts today?”
“My friend,” Julio smiled. “The money comes in and goes out. It’s going to be an easy thing. I will need your help. Several of these transactions will be suspect if viewed with the wrong eyes. It won’t be apparent.”
“I’m sure I don’t understand.”
“You Mr. Sutton will be rewarded handsomely. The house need a facelift? Son needs a college fund? Maybe a boat for weekenders? Whatever you want. The money will flow.”
“You are talking about illegal actions. I will not be, this bank will not...”
“Please, Mr. Sutton. We don’t have to speak of this today. Trust me, this is a great deal. Good for you, good for this little city and very good for the family.”
Sutton stood. “Whatever this is...”
“Sit down.” Julio’s voice was commanding. There was something special about what that voice did to Sutton. He sat down.
Julio held up his phone. “Your wife is very pretty Mr. Sutton. She is at the Target, see?”
It showed a live image of Beverly Sutton exit her car and walk into the Target.
“I have your address as 15001 Park Dale dr. That is a very nice house. A big house.”
Sutton looked pale. “You are threatening me? My family?” His voice held no anger, just fear.
“No, no...no Mr. Sutton. I just wanted to show you that in this business we do together your family will be safe. You see? Nothing is going to happen. You will make so much money. Your wife will be impressed. Don’t you want that?”
Julio pulled back the phone pushed a button then held it back up for him to see. “That’s George right? Your oldest? He is in your backyard. At the pool. You see him yes?”
“Who...who are you people?” Sutton gasped.?
Julio put the phone back in his pocket. “You don’t want to ask these questions. We need you to be successful. You are happy we are happy okay?”
Julio unobtrusively slipped a small object under the leaf of the desk.?
“Yes,” Sutton breathed deeply. His mind whirled, no words came.
“Can I have paper?”
Sutton struggled to pull paper out of his desk. He slid it over gently.
Julion wrote down several lines of text in beautiful cursive.?
“I need a property for a laundromat. Not too big. It doesn't have to be in a great place or on a big road. Just somewhere here in town. Find me this place and set up the rent payments. I will see to the equipment. Use a realtor if you wish. Everything will be paid for I promise.? A lawyer will contact you with terms of the business contract and how the funds will be delivered. We will do this many times, many businesses. They will all go through your bank. Money, money for you right?”
Sutton cleared his throat. “Yes, we can take care of everything.” He leaned against his elbow with his hand bracing the side of his face.
“Good. I want this to go very smoothly. We have much work to do. Many opportunities for great wealth.”
Julio stood up. He didn’t offer his hand.?
“Don’t be foolish Mr. Sutton. Don’t tell anyone. If you do, well it would be the end of our deal. A very bad end for you and for your family.”
“I understand.”
“Good, I don’t want to say these things again. Now good day to you. I will see you again tomorrow. That property, we need it moving okay?”
“It will be taken care of,” Sutton said. His face was still pale and his free hand was shaking.
“Okay, bye for now.”
Julio left the room. Sutton turned around in his chair and faced the wall. He put his hands on his head and considered what to do next. Then he turned back around and picked up the phone.?
“Stan? This is Bill Sutton at First City. Yeah, I need you to find me a property for a client. They need a building for a laundromat.”
[Tag] Any
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Re: RESEND: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)
(Draven)"Ah, no, I was in our cabin with you," Draven responded to the question.? "Let's go and see the maps." He took her hand and lead her back to his cabin and signaled the quartermaster to follow.? Once inside they went to the maps on the large table.? "This is where we currently are," the quartermaster pointed out.? "And I believe this is where we need to go," he pointed to the continent of Africa and looked at Khadashee.
"Which port did you think we were heading too, Khadashee?" Draven asked then stepped aside to allow her more space to see the maps.
Khadashee
As Khadashee stood at the maps she was at a loss. She wasn’t privy to which port they would be entering. This was her first time on a boat. She didn’t know. Being a sailor she thought Draven would know.?
“Well we are going here.” She pointed to Ethiopia. “I’m not sure of what port is near here. Did the Captain tell you what port? I only asked if he was going to Africa.” L
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Re: Blood Bonds: Family Ties
(Anais)Anais “You don’t believe me do you?” She said with a small sigh when all he did was smile and nodded at her with what she considered to be a “let me humor her’ smile and nod.?The men in her family had used this look many times.
(Draven) "It isn't that I don't believe you so much as I feel that even though your father felt he was protecting you, he was also punishing you.? Whether you see it that way or not, it was still a form of punishment," he stopped nodding his head as he realized that he was showing a I am older and know better than you type of response.? He never wanted to make her feel beneath him.
(Anais) “I think I have lost you, let me explains. I do not think I am less than anyone. My father made sure I didn’t ever feel less than despite what people like his wife Millicent, or others of his kind said about me.?I said what I said because I know you will encounter those who think just like they do. That makes me sad for you. I know one day someone who you know and respect will look down upon you for agreeing to marry me. And one?day when all of the doubters get to you and you find yourself contemplative Or maybe even doubtful I know?as much as you will try to hide your disappointment or disgust or indifferent or even doubt about our marriage it will still affect you. I feel sadness because I know that will happen," she said.
(Draven) Draven thought back over what she had said and realized that yes, he did misunderstand what she was saying, "Ah, yes I think you did.? I misunderstood what you were actually saying."? Then he listened to what she was saying, "My dear, you are reading a lot into what ifs, but I do see that you feel strongly about this.? I do not foresee me every feeling disgusted by this..."
(Anais) “And that doesn’t mean you love me any less. It just means you are not impervious to all the negativity life has to throw at you.”
“Also, the tears you saw me shed wasn’t because I didn’t have my fangs. I never cared about that. I shed them because I’m not a killer Draven.? And on thee day I lost control and killed three innocent people. That is my shame. Forever. But I know in your circle defanging is a crime and vampires consider themselves to be less than without them. I was again sad for you because you didn’t know. And?now not only do you have a hybrid wife, you also have a defanged wife. You come from a noble bloodline. How will that look to your mother or your brother when they learn what they learn about me?”
(Draven) "Yes, I do love you more than life itself now.? As for my mother and Mathias, are you planning on telling them that you have no fangs?? That is yours to tell.? So unless they find out from you then..." he paused, "...Anais, I understand where you are coming from with this.? And now that I am aware, I can prepare for the what ifs.? Can we move forward, and finish getting ready for dinner?? I wish to simply put this conversation to rest."
Anais
The abrupt change of subject stunned her. And it took her aback. “Of course, Love,” she said with a smile “I just need a few minutes,” she said with a nod. Picking up both the green and black dresses off the bed, she moved into her closet where the vanity was.
.put this conversation to rest.
Her father would say that to her every time she wanted to talk about her mother or anything else he didn’t want to talk about with her. ‘Anais. I would like to move forward and put this conversation to rest.’
Anais always felt dismissed at that point. As if Her question comments or concerns were no longer valid or warranting any discussion.?
She sighed. She was almost sure that Draven would miraculously see her displeasure and want to say or do something he thought would make it right. He seemed to be like that. Hopefully he would just let it be.?
Anais put the green dress back on the rack and slipped on the long body hugging dress. It rested on her shapely curves. She pulled her wheat colored locks up in a messy bun, applied casual make which included a soft smokey eye and nude pink lip. Slipping on a matching black high heel shoe, she came out the closet.?
“I saw quite a few cars out the window. Are we having company?”
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RESEND: Port Vega: Done with the drama (Ireland, Mia, Raine)
‘Hmm…yep confirms a few things.? Ireland’s
interest and her need to tell all of my business.’? No big deal I do run with thugs, they are
called ‘Minions’ for a reason!? He was
quiet while they wrote being as good as he possibly could.? He still had time.? He paid cash, a c-note. Told the man to keep
the change.? He had to admit he wasn’t
happy with the clown flirting with his sister.?
But he wasn’t like Brandon who might have said something.? He didn’t try to get in her business he just
kept his eye on her.? Brandon might have
low jacked her phone.?
?
Raine just made sure he called to check on her even though
sometimes he was sure she sent his messages to voice mail on several
occasions.? But she was still his baby
sister and he the other brother and sometimes he would just protect her, her
choice in boys left much to be desired, but she could protect herself some but
whoa to the man or woman that put their hands on her.? He knew she wouldn’t tell dad or Brandon…she
might not even tell him.? They were
goody-goodies, he wasn’t even close.? She
was family…hell Harrison was family if they called he would be there.? So if anyone got out of pocket he would put
them in a hole a very deep hole and forget where he buried them.
?
He turned in the signed clipboard and waited for the others he
would enjoy the time till he had to go.?
Maybe he would bring Keira here later, she liked to have fun too.? Take her mind off of a few things. ?“Ok lets go, Lead on.”? He said with a smirk.
(Ireland) “Laser tag is gonna be awesome. They have two different kinds. I think we should play in the dark.” Ireland said holding their hands. “Oh and you know what you should try, the mechanical bull. It’s so freakin fun. I’ve done it before and I lasted about 4 second.”
When they arrived at the laser tag room, Ireland turned to them and said “are we doing one team or every man for themselves?”
(Mia)
Mia thought about the mechanical bull, she would have to watch to see if she would really want to do something like that.? For some things, she was a little less brave for.? She was glad that Raine had decided to not try and get anymore information from her, she hoped that she had thrown him off enough.? "Oh, I definitely prefer laser tag in the dark and every man for themselves is the only way to go," said with a beaming smile.
Tag: Raine, Ireland
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RESEND: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)
Khadashee nodded but smiled. “I agree.” Khadashee was so glad that he had come to that himself. She wanted to trust him to make decision for them that was sound.?“I’m not exactly sure which way we should go to get back home. Did you see which way the ship went?”
(Draven)
"Ah, no, I was in our cabin with you," Draven responded to the question.? "Let's go and see the maps." He took her hand and lead her back to his cabin and signaled the quartermaster to follow.? Once inside they went to the maps on the large table.? "This is where we currently are," the quartermaster pointed out.? "And I believe this is where we need to go," he pointed to the continent of Africa and looked at Khadashee.
"Which port did you think we were heading too, Khadashee?" Draven asked then stepped aside to allow her more space to see the maps.
Tag: Khadashee
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