Re: Raconteur City: There's Murder Afoot (Posting order: Scarlett, Luke, Kitty and Prince Dario)
(Scarlett) Scarlett listened and couldn't help but find Dario's tone with Luke to be condescending, but she knew how he loathed people -- especially someone with ties to the werewolves. It must have taken the prince a great deal of will to keep himself from killing Luke on the spot.
The redhead took a business card from the pocket of her jacket and placed it on the desktop, before sliding it over to Dario. "I assume I have the blessing of the Midnight Society to continue my investigation?"
(Luke) ¡°Good enough,¡± Luke said. ¡°I¡¯ll see my way out.¡± He exaggerated a bow, turned in place, ¡°A pleasure,¡± he added to Scarlett. He glanced over his shoulder at Kitty and winked.? With deliberate calm he exited the room. To one of the guards posted outside he handed his business card.
(Prince Dario/Kitty) Prince Dario sent out a telepathic communication to the guards at the door who quickly stepped in front of Luke while taking the business card from the man.? ¡°I do not believe that I have dismissed you yet, Mr. Reardon.? Please return to your seat,¡± the prince said as calmly as possible.
Then to Scarlett as he took her business card, ¡°of course.? As I know that you will be able to learn more than most of us in this room.? Kitty,¡± he said as he held up the card.
Kitty wasn¡¯t impressed with the water mage, he was too high strung and too much of a hot head, so when he winked at her she didn¡¯t hide her eye roll.? She then stepped forward to take the card from the Prince and collected the one from the guard.? She went to the Prince¡¯s side cabinet and placed them in the appropriate places.
¡°Now, we know that these people have a headquarters here in our town.? How many are there? You said at least one or two are vampires?? Any of them werewolves?? And you don¡¯t believe that any of the ones here are the leader,¡± the prince paused before adding, ¡°and one that is some other type of creature, or you say isn¡¯t anything that you have known before, was it in human form?¡±
Tag: Scarlett, Luke, Prince Dario/Kitty
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Re: Raconteur City: Los Muertos (Sofia Luna, Diego, Open)
(Sofia)
Sofia lounged by the pool a tall drink in one hand and a long silver snake in the other. It coiled itself around her arm and nuzzled it¡¯s head against her thumb. One of her body guards came in carrying an open laptop. ¡°Bella mujer de poder un mensaje para ti.¡±
She nodded and took it from him. Open on the screen was a video game. It was one of those online multiplayer games where you ran around with swords or cast magic to destroy the next mob. A female character all dressed in brazen garments that showed plenty of leg and cleavage held a long staff in one hand stood before another character. This one was all in black except for a red and white streak in his otherwise black hair.
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A message appeared below.? ¡°The yonder castle is almost finished. We need to lower the drawbridge and deliver the final blow.¡±
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¡°Very well,¡± Sofia typed. ¡°I will send my white Bishop, the black pawn and the flying monkey to help you deal with any more trouble in the keep. Let¡¯s get started now.¡±? The character in black moved off the screen and Sofia handed the laptop back to the bodyguard.
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She sighed and gave the snake a hard look. ¡°Seems we are ready to move product my friend. May all the little bugs in America find something good under their pillows.¡±
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(Antonio)
Antonio was up multi-tasking practicing a few Katas, as he looked at the night stocks he was trading.? Some hobby he had gotten into.? Dealing with those that had money and were distracted by that.? He had working on a few connections.? He was monitoring a few key figures had them tailed and followed.
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He was nothing if not efficient when Lady Sofia wanted to take over a city he did his best to make it happen.? He did his forms correctly and there was a light sheen of sweat covering his body.? He moved around now freely, no sunlight as he felt well rested.? He wondered what other trouble he could get into, before he was called upon to deal with a situation or two.
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(Diego)
Diego took a dive off of the diving board.? The water felt good on his body.? He was wearing dark blue swim trunks.? He surfaced with a sigh as the water ran off of his head.? He slicked back his hair and started swimming laps.? He liked to ensure he kept in shape and found swimming relaxing.? It was much better then running.? He paused at the end near Sofia and gave her a smile, before shooting off the edge on his back to swim backwards to the other side again.
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Tag: Antonio, Sofia
(OOC: And apparently, we jumped ahead to the next day.? Okay.)
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Re: Troy Rising: Meanwhile, in Troy¡
She said she was fine, but Zafiri couldn't miss the struggle
she was having just getting over to¡the bathroom?? Right, the
bathroom.? Unlike where she came from, bathrooms weren't
exclusively rooms for bathing.? Anyway, she wasn't exactly sure
how "fine" she was, but she certainly hoped these pills did the
trick for Janet.
"I've been very very very busy," the blue-skinned
Torquani said tiredly.? "I've been teaching some of your people
the basics of the local Ocillian dialect, as well as attending
meetings with the Mayor, the City Council, the Chamber of
Commerce, the heads of the hospital, and even the Nomad
Council.? They've been, how do you say¡picking my brains.? I
worry that if they keep doing that, my head will be emptied
out."
She hoped it was okay to sit down.? She had walked a long way
and her feet were more than a little tired.? Julian and the
others offered her rides, but in truth she preferred walking.?
It's what she had always done in towns and cities before, after
all.? But these people¡they seemed to drive these cars
everywhere¡ªeven what she considered ridiculously short
distances.? It baffled her.
"I'm afraid I lost track of time, though," she admitted.?
"Between the meetings and my teaching, the hospital says my
father is ready to be released.? But I have nowhere to put him.?
You offered to put my father and I up in the past.? Is that
offer still open?"
Janet nodded, ¡°Yes, you need to get your father out of there. As much as I cherish our healthcare professionals being in a hospital still makes you just a number. Charts, pills, doctor bedside visits all follow a routine. Sometimes those routines run afoul, it¡¯s human nature.¡±
She sighed, holding both sides of her temple, fingers messaging thoughtfully. Having guests might actually help her more than them.?
¡°Let¡¯s go pick up your father right now.¡±?
A new purpose gave her strength when just moments ago she¡¯d been so defeated.?
This time the little chevy was ready to go. It sat in the drive next to the house. It¡¯s solar array built into the roof had quickly recharged. Janet helped get Zafiri settled into the passenger seat.?
¡°I¡¯ll have you ride in the back when we get your father. It¡¯s a bit tight back there. More comfortably to ride and get in and out.¡±Janet had slipped back into the telepathy to speak to Zafiri. Thankfully her mind had settled down from the flip flops.
The Electro¡¯s telemetrics were fouled with the lack of satellites but Janet had rewired the system to use Troy¡¯s emergency beacon and the reset cell towers as a gyro focus. She¡¯d done all the work in her head pushing out the new commands using her implant.?
The car purred silently down the quiet streets. Janet watched the blue girl as the vehicle navigated the short distance to the hospital.
¡°I¡¯ve got some clothes at the house. You can check them out if you want. I have some of my Dad¡¯s old clothes in a trunk somewhere. Otherwise we can get you some basic jumpsuits at the dispensary,¡± Janet sent.
The Electro pulled up into an open area near the Emergency entrance. A nurse stood beside a wheelchair with a Green-skinned occupant. Janet answered Zafiri before she could speak.
¡°I called ahead,¡± Janet said, tapping the side of her head. ¡°Let¡¯s get you guys home.¡±
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Re: Port Vega: Lightning Rod (Roddy, NPC Misty, Aurora)
(Aurora) Once he handed Aurora his phone, she placed hers on top of it, sent a quick text to Jordie and simply held onto the phones while Jordie gave Roddy's a quick but thorough cleaning. He wouldn't disturb the boy's? apps or personal information or contacts. Just anything that was related to his internet activities and the phone call between him and Misty.
As that was going on, "oh, I am not referring to the police or any one in the normal sectors, there are others out there who would wish you harm or try and take advantage of you." Her phone gave three quick buzzes and with a smile she handed him back his phone.
"Now, I am Aurora and you have met Misty. And the Benders of Light could use someone with your talents. Other than creating an electrical charge, what else can you do?" She ignored the cigarette and the comment about the looks department.
(Lightning Rod)
Roddy watched the woman called Aurora do something to his phone with hers. He had no idea what she was doing. He assumed she was downloading data or something.? It didn't matter to him.? He never kept anything personal on it.? Nothing that he knew of, at least.? When she handed it back to him, he shrugged and slipped it back into his jacket pocket.??
"I don't actually create a charge," the boyish-looking mutant said.? "I mean, I can't actually shoot lightning out of my fingers or anything.? I just focus on an object and make it attract electricity. The longer I focus, the more electricity is going to hit it.? It just depends on how much happens to be around at the time, and how far away the target is." He took another drag off of his cigarette and blew it to the side again.? "That's really all I do.? So far, anyway.? I'm still figuring some of this stuff out." He smirked at Aurora.? "I mean, it's not like someone dropped a manual in my lap or anything."
"So what can you do?" Roddy asked, finally tossing his cigarette away.? "And what're the bennies of being a Bender?? Do you have a cool HQ to hang out in?? And how do you work the pay angle?" He didn't quite know how to read the woman.? She wasn't like his usual clients.? He tried to adopt a look of surly confidence.? "I don't work for free, y'know."
Tag - Aurora, NPC-Misty
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Re: High Moon Tales. Tales of the Wicked West.
(Chase)
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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!
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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.
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¡°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.
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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.
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(Callie Carson)
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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.
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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.?
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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!"
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(Flynn)
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Flynn lay halfway in the dreaming, keeping the protective circle active but also trying to restore his glamour reserves by resting as much as he could. His rest, however, was troubled.? He could sense a dark hunger on the move, coming from the direction of Bendo and heading, slowly but steadily, in their direction.? The pookah could also sense something summoning them, this time from the direction of Miller's Crossing, something malignant and searching, using the Bendo dead like so many roaming feelers.
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"Trouble," the pookah murmured.? It was too soon for him to try moving the group again.? His glamour was still too depleted. All he could do was try to warn the others. "Trouble comin' our way.? Dead trouble.? Somethin' in the Crossin's summoning 'em."? And then he faded out again, lapsing back into silence
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[Sicillien]
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The bounty hunter heard what Chase said, but the only thing he chose to respond with was, "we'll see what happens."? Sicilien knew all too well the games that Etienne liked to play.? Back in their past lives, when she was still "Rosalie," they would chase each other like madmen, tiring of the others' presence, yet not being able to stay away.? Angry tornadoes, indeed.? He smirked again at the image, letting out a sort, barking "ha!" but then quieted down.? He pulled the hat over his face, if only to hide himself away from Etienne's anger.? Her being upset since their kiss was nothing new to him.? "She'll come around, she always does."? He murmured the last past, but he knew that Chase's ears would let him hear it.
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"Damn, can a man not get his rest?" he rhetorically asked, feeling none too eager at having to get up to go start fetching wood though.? But, as bothered as he looked, he said no more as got up and started gathering whatever pieces of wood he could find, dropping a bunch of sticks into a makeshift circle that he drew with the toe of his boot.? He bent down to his knees, taking out a flint and steel, ready to start a fire when Flynn's ramblings caught his attention.? The KO'd man mumbled a warning, confirming yet again what both Chase and Sicillien were in silent agreement on.? Something was definitely coming their way, but whether it was going to find them is yet to be seen, though he wasn't keen on being a sitting duck.? Then, a thought occurred to him.
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"Hang on just a tick.? Wouldn't the smoke be a dead giveaway of where we are?" he asked Callie, questioning whether a fire would be prudent at all given their situation.? "Unless your medicine man's circle can hide that too.? Also, seems like you too are a chummy bunch.? Can he be moved in this state, or are we stuck till he wakes up from his magic slumber?"
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(Etienne)
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¡°Thank you for letting me ride with you.¡± She said. ¡°I¡¯ll go see if I can find some wood.¡± She said standing to go find some wood. Just as she was starting to move around she heard Sicilien. ¡°He said we are hidden in plain? sight. Whatever is following us knows we are here. They just can¡¯t get to us. So I don¡¯t think it matters about the fire. Besides we need to eat and get some rest. A fire is the only way to go that.¡±
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When he asked about moving Flynn. She deferred to Callie or Chase. She really didn¡¯t know.
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(Charity)
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As the sun set, from the caves, mines, and dark spaces throughout the foothills bats set forth, spreading their leathery wings into the night. They clustered near their prey, the swarms of tiny scavengers haunting the dead of Bendo. The flapping of their wings as they twirled and spun in a feeding frenzy, alone with their high pitched voices, merged into a barely audible hum.
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More importantly, to Charity, was their 'sight' of the landscape. As she danced and spun she listened to their voices drifting to her on the winds. It was not so much what was reflecting their tiny calls back to them, prey and obstacles, but what was not. Slightly over a mile from Millers Crossing, along the Bendo coach road, was a spherical void in the bat's perception of the night. It appeared to Charity that the skeletal remains of Bendo would reach that void some time between midnight and dawn.
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"Found you," she whispered. "My only regret is that you will be downwind of your demise and you will smell it approaching. Sleep well!" Charity laughed.
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Tag:? Chase, Callie, Flynn, Sicilien, Etienne, Charity (jumping in periodically)
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Re: Seven Fingers- Calon y M?r (Sara, Henri, Kir, John)
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(Kir)
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? ?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.?
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-Sara Merrick-
¡°I see,¡± she said. ¡°Everything you say makes perfect sense. I¡¯ll be happy to help,¡± she said.?
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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.
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¡°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.
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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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<John Merriweather>
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When Bonnie returned with two growlers of grog and no Sara, John Merriweather realized that he'd been hoodwinked. "Bugger," he exclaimed, "she's nipped off on her own. What the bloody hell is going on with her? First she's irascible and then she slips off without us!"?
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Bonnie's face split in a foolish, partially toothed grin. "Maybe tis a feller?" she offered.
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"Ye Gods," John replied, "I should hope not! Still, it would be better than my own conclusion, that the entity is somehow influencing her." He turned to Bonnie and smiled. "Bonnie, dear, would you care to act as our local guide?"
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The spectral tavern wench looked from Kir to John and then herself. "Right-o," she responded. "We'll need more grog then!"
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Re: Blood Bonds: Family Ties
(Draven)Draven just watched everything around him for a moment. Then he closed his eyes and pulled on the blood of Nog. Nog understood and sprang from the roof of his mansion and made his way along the coast.? It would take him a little while to get to the family estate, but his master had called and needed him to keep an eye on Anais. Nog knew to not her know he was there.?
Then Draven looked at the others, "for now we leave her be.? If she wanted one of us to go with her she would have took us with her," he said with a sigh.
"Come, we have rooms ready for you and I am sure that you want to relax before retiring for the night.? Anais will return and forgive all of us when she is ready.? She is safe out there."
(The Company)
Drusilla bit her lip at the lords words and looked to her husband. ¡°But What if she never does? She is so angry right.¡±?
Enoch took his wife into his arms. He kissed her temple. He could see the panic in her eyes. ¡°It will be okay. Come let¡¯s get you settle.¡± He turned to Draven then. ¡°Thank you. We have been traveling all day.¡±?
As Drusilla began to move towards the house, she looked over her shoulder once.
Matthias looked at Esmeralda as Draven lead the Weres and Human Back towards the estate.
¡°Should we go after her,¡± Esmeralda asked.?
Matthias shook his head. ¡°Draven thinks she should just be left to her own devices. As much as I would like to, we will not interfere.¡±
¡°But the girl is in high heels shoes and and dinner gown walk on a dirt road.¡± Esmeralda said anger other tone.?
¡°Stay out of it Essie,¡± he said kissing her forehead.come.¡± He said leading her back into the house
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Re: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)
(Draven)Draven was suddenly confused by Khadashee's statement, "what does me barely knowing him have to do with the way I love you?? Very well, if you feel that he will listen and also explain while I listen then we will remain on board here until supper." He said with a smile. "So when you feel he is ready, please let him know the plan, my queen."
Khadashee?
Khadashee blinked up at Draven. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Thinking out loud and fast. He doesn¡¯t know what kind of man you are. So he doesn¡¯t know if your love is real for me. Couple that with he knows you don¡¯t know me that well so he does not understand why you love me. I¡¯m sorry for confusing you.¡±
¡°We will figures this out.¡± She said with a smile. ¡°For now we will just figure out what to do about Bakari.¡±?
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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.
(Ashton) Was constantly surprised by Katya, when they were together.? It was just something about her being so aggressive which was making him smirk inside.? They were truly a pair.? They had issues, every couple would, but he realized he loved her and he knew they just needed to talk some things out and he wasn't willing to give up their relationship.? He was not happy to be coated in flesh, but flesh golems weren't simple as they looked human, but to make one and put one there.? Someone was expecting him or someone to come.search so that mean someone was on to them, but seeing Katya having blood on her.? Was both bittersweet, he gave her a handkerchief from his pocket for her to wipe her hands off.? She tossed something in a nearby dumpster, he on the other hand moved the body from the street and tossed it in a different dumpster before he set it on fire with a bit of magic.? He knew how to kill vampires and yet this seemed something truly different.
"I am alright.? You?"? He said still very much concerned about her as his mate, she was also his friend.? "This rabbit hole is getting deeper."? He said realizing they were getting closer to something dangerous.?? Tag: Katya
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Re: High Moon Tales. Tales of the Wicked West.
(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.
(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!"
(Flynn)
Flynn lay halfway in the dreaming, keeping the protective circle active but also trying to restore his glamour reserves by resting as much as he could. His rest, however, was troubled.? He could sense a dark hunger on the move, coming from the direction of Bendo and heading, slowly but steadily, in their direction.? The pookah could also sense something summoning them, this time from the direction of Miller's Crossing, something malignant and searching, using the Bendo dead like so many roaming feelers.
"Trouble," the pookah murmured.? It was too soon for him to try moving the group again.? His glamour was still too depleted. All he could do was try to warn the others. "Trouble comin' our way.? Dead trouble.? Somethin' in the Crossin's summoning 'em."? And then he faded out again, lapsing back into silence
[Sicillien]
The bounty hunter heard what Chase said, but the only thing he chose to respond with was, "we'll see what happens."? Sicilien knew all too well the games that Etienne liked to play.? Back in their past lives, when she was still "Rosalie," they would chase each other like madmen, tiring of the others' presence, yet not being able to stay away.? Angry tornadoes, indeed.? He smirked again at the image, letting out a sort, barking "ha!" but then quieted down.? He pulled the hat over his face, if only to hide himself away from Etienne's anger.? Her being upset since their kiss was nothing new to him.? "She'll come around, she always does."? He murmured the last past, but he knew that Chase's ears would let him hear it.
"Damn, can a man not get his rest?" he rhetorically asked, feeling none too eager at having to get up to go start fetching wood though.? But, as bothered as he looked, he said no more as got up and started gathering whatever pieces of wood he could find, dropping a bunch of sticks into a makeshift circle that he drew with the toe of his boot.? He bent down to his knees, taking out a flint and steel, ready to start a fire when Flynn's ramblings caught his attention.? The KO'd man mumbled a warning, confirming yet again what both Chase and Sicillien were in silent agreement on.? Something was definitely coming their way, but whether it was going to find them is yet to be seen, though he wasn't keen on being a sitting duck.? Then, a thought occurred to him.
"Hang on just a tick.? Wouldn't the smoke be a dead giveaway of where we are?" he asked Callie, questioning whether a fire would be prudent at all given their situation.? "Unless your medicine man's circle can hide that too.? Also, seems like you too are a chummy bunch.? Can he be moved in this state, or are we stuck till he wakes up from his magic slumber?"
(Etienne)
¡°Thank you for letting me ride with you.¡± She said. ¡°I¡¯ll go see if I can find some wood.¡± She said standing to go find some wood. Just as she was starting to move around she heard Sicilien. ¡°He said we are hidden in plain ?sight. Whatever is following us knows we are here. They just can¡¯t get to us. So?I don¡¯t think it matters about the fire.?Besides we need to eat and get some rest. A fire is the only way to go that.¡±
When he asked about moving Flynn. She deferred to Callie or Chase. She really didn¡¯t know.
Tag:? Chase, Callie, Flynn, Sicilien, Etienne, Charity (jumping in periodically)
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Re: Raconteur City: There's Murder Afoot (Posting order: Scarlett, Luke, Kitty and Prince Dario)
(Prince Dario)
The prince
listened to Scarlett and Kitty took notes of what she said about
Rancontuer. Then he listened to Luke and let out an exasperated
sigh, "Mr. Reardon, the werewolves and I do not work together on
any matters.? So if you approach them for assistance on this
matter, then you will be the translator, if you will, between
them and me."
"I am glad that
you are willing to help in this manner. I will need a direct
contact number for you before you leave tonight. That will take
care of the communication between us."
"As for the
shores, oh, I am sure that you don't know of everything or
everyone who comes ashore, and I don't think that is where
things will come as we are not even sure how the ones who are
here even got here."
?Scarlett listened and couldn't help but find Dario's tone with Luke to be condescending, but she knew how he loathed people -- especially someone with ties to the werewolves. It must have taken the prince a great deal of will to keep himself from killing Luke on the spot.
???The redhead took a business card from the pocket of her jacket and placed it on the desktop, before sliding it over to Dario. "I assume I have the blessing of the Midnight Society to continue my investigation?"
¡°Good enough,¡± Luke said. ¡°I¡¯ll see my way out.¡± He exaggerated a bow, turned in place, ¡°A pleasure,¡± he added to Scarlett.
He glanced over his shoulder at Kitty and winked.
With deliberate calm he exited the room. To one of the guards posted outside he handed his business card.
Tag: Prince Dario/Kitty, Scarlett, Luke
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Re: The Door Between Two Worlds [Roue and Rabbit] (closed)
[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.
(Rabbit, NPC Palyndra)
"It's okay if you wanna, uhm, you know, explore," Rabbit said to Roue, chewing on his lip. "But you need to be careful who you t-talk to.? I mean, no one's gonna h-hurt you or nothin'.? Not here in the club.? But they may find out things about you that, uhm, you m-might not want people to know."? The little vampire looked up nervously at the tall blue-orbed woman who seemed amused by his discomfort.? "N-not meanin' y-you, Lady Palyndra," he said quickly.? "But he n-needs to know about this stuff."
"And m-more important," Rabbit went on, looking back to Roue, clearly worried, "d-don' go out any of the doors.? You're not a m-member, and so there's no tellin' where you could end up.? Or if you'd be able to find your way back here again.? At best, y-you'd end up back in that Rune Midgard place, where they might still be t-tryin' to find you."
"You're very curious," Palyndra murmured, fixing the elf with her unreadable iris-less gaze, her voice soft and sensual and blocking out all other sound so that Roue could hear nothing but her. "And rather forward," she went on, with that same hint of amusement she'd shown earlier.? "A child for all your years.? I think perhaps I should let Rabbit take charge of you once again, before you reveal more than you already have."? At the elf's despairing look, she smiled and ran a finger along the line of his jaw.? "Be not distressed.? We will meet again." Palyndra looked up slightly at something that only she seemed to be able to see, then back down at Roue again. "Soon, it seems.? Until then, I release you."??
As soon as she took her hand away, it was as if a haze the elf hadn't been aware of was lifted from around him.? The tall woman reached out to the side and a staffer immediately slipped a fresh drink into her fingers, an iridescent?blue one this time with strange whitish globs of fruit floating within.? And then she turned as the two men who had been with her before suddenly reappeared and Roue was left alone, clearly dismissed.
Rabbit just gulped anxiously and took his elf lover by the arm, pulling him away, back into the crowd.? When they were far enough away, the little vampire looked him over anxiously.? "You're s-sure you're alright?" he asked, running his hands over Roue's shoulders and arms as if feeling for something.? "You don' feel any d-different?? Nothin's m-missin'?"
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Re: Port Vega: Staying or Going (Kat, Brandon)
??
(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."?
?
(Brandon)
He was only slightly shocked at her reaction.?
She did want to keep him and he wanted to be kept by her.? So be it.?
He wasn¡¯t going to give up on Ireland, even if she gave up on him.? He didn¡¯t know how to feel about being
disowned.? He was, she had and he
realized he didn¡¯t expect it from her.?
Sure he thought it was his fault and she made him feel like it was his
fault so he took it but even then it seemed that he had done that wrong too, so
he left the room.? He wasn¡¯t leaving the
place and he was leaving her.? He didn¡¯t
want to leave nor did he want to give up.?
He loved Ireland completely and he would always be there for her.?
¡°I am a solo act but I will work at helping others.? I thought I didn¡¯t do too bad being
motivational even though some of those things got to me as well.?? I can¡¯t be too touchy feely out in the
field.? I will save my hugging and kissing
till we get back.? I need to focus on
keeping them in place or together.? Its
more about functioning as a unit verses individuals.? I can help with that.? I can work with the team and I am open to
training with the group.¡± ?He said as he
felt her hand in his own.
He arched an eyebrow.?
He paused not really thinking that his family felt too loving right
now.? But the only one that pushed him
out of their lives was Rain and Ireland now.?
He was waiting for the other shoe to drop with Chord and Harrison.? But seems that there was only Harrison to
give up on him since he didn¡¯t see his father giving up on him right now.? Even Harrison as hard as nails as she was
still pushed him, she never really gave upon him, she just wasn¡¯t an
enabler.? That was one thing she didn¡¯t
do!? Deep down he was sure Harrison was
tired of him and his ¡®whoa unto me attitude.¡¯?
But seems like it was all on his shoulders to keep the team together and
focused and he had failed.
¡°I have to be completely me and I have to believe I am
trying to succeed in more than simply being alone.? I am willing to work to keep you.? And I am going to be there for you!? Fold or flush!¡±? He moved to kiss her cheeks, then her
forehead, nose and finally her lips.? ¡°I
am here for you too!¡±
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Re: Raconteur City: There's Murder Afoot (Posting order: Scarlett, Luke, Kitty and Prince Dario)
(Luke) Luke shifted uneasily from one foot to the other but never let his eyes wander from the Prince.
"I have friends in the Werewolf community. Other than that I can¡¯t speak for them. I will impart what I have learned from Scarlett. Perhaps they could be of great assistance in this matter. We help each other from time to time. As I know you are aware they stick to the backwaters and rarely come into town.
He looked down at his attire then over at Scarlett. ¡°I do have some finer clothes but my home is in New Orleans. I didn¡¯t want to waste the time driving.? I was anxious to learn what I could.¡±
He turned his gaze back on the Prince. ¡°I have known about the criminal presence here in southern Louisiana. I¡¯ve avoided making trouble. But then they weren¡¯t killing our people. Apparently this new outfit likes to dominate it¡¯s base of operations. If that is what they are up to. I presume they want to bring product in. I would be more than willing to cooperate in their untimely demise. Whatever I can do.¡±
Luke waved a hand at Scarlett. ¡°Perhaps Scarlett can coordinate communications between us. Help us combine our strength when the time comes. I can involve the Werewolves when needed. They can be a respectable asset.¡±
He paused, a grimace on his face. ¡°They really don¡¯t like you guys but I think I can convince them that defeating this new enemy is of greater importance than petty discord.¡±
He took a step forward. ¡°Nothing will approach our shores without my knowledge. I will keep a close watch on our approaches and call out if any of these new forces come calling.¡±
He half bowed, ¡°Will that be adequate for your highness?¡±
(Prince Dario)
The prince listened to Scarlett and Kitty took notes of what she said about Rancontuer. Then he listened to Luke and let out an exasperated sigh, "Mr. Reardon, the werewolves and I do not work together on any matters.? So if you approach them for assistance on this matter, then you will be the translator, if you will, between them and me."
"I am glad that you are willing to help in this manner. I will need a direct contact number for you before you leave tonight. That will take care of the communication between us."
"As for the shores, oh, I am sure that you don't know of everything or everyone who comes ashore, and I don't think that is where things will come as we are not even sure how the ones who are here even got here."
(Scarlett MacAleister)
? ?Scarlett listened and couldn't help but find Dario's tone with Luke to be condescending, but she knew how he loathed people -- especially someone with ties to the werewolves. It must have taken the prince a great deal of will to keep himself from killing Luke on the spot. ? ?The redhead took a business card from the pocket of her jacket and placed it on the desktop, before sliding it over to Dario. "I assume I have the blessing of the Midnight Society to continue my investigation?"?
Tag: Scarlett, Luke, Prince Dario/Kitty
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Re: Troy Rising: Meanwhile, in Troy¡
( Zafiri)
The door seemed to rattle before her, but nothing.? She
arched an eyebrow.? "Janet?"
There was nothing for a moment, then she thought she
heard her voice yell out for her to come in.? She tried the
door, finding it open, but no one behind it.
"Janet?"
The young Torquani looked about the house, suddenly
worried.? When she came upon Janet, she was alarmed.? She
knelt down to her friend.? "Are you alright?"
¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Jan pushed up off the floor with one elbow and glared at Zafiri. Her strange alien skin and horns made her look funny in modern clothing.?
She held back a laugh. ¡°You look very...updated,¡± Jan said with a smile.
She crawled to her feet. Every muscle seemed to scream.?
¡°With luck you feel the same,¡± She whispered to herself. Damned demon!
Jan nodded, ¡°Make yourself at home I¡¯m not feeling well but... some pain medicine and good as new.?
She marched insteadly to her medicine cabinet and quaffed two pills. She leaned on the sink and contemplated the universe for a while.
Finally she called out, ¡°What brings you to my humble abode?¡±
(New Zafiri)
She said she was fine, but Zafiri couldn't miss the struggle she was having just getting over to¡the bathroom?? Right, the bathroom.? Unlike where she came from, bathrooms weren't exclusively rooms for bathing.? Anyway, she wasn't exactly sure how "fine" she was, but she certainly hoped these pills did the trick for Janet.
"I've been very very very busy," the blue-skinned Torquani said tiredly.? "I've been teaching some of your people the basics of the local Ocillian dialect, as well as attending meetings with the Mayor, the City Council, the Chamber of Commerce, the heads of the hospital, and even the Nomad Council.? They've been, how do you say¡picking my brains.? I worry that if they keep doing that, my head will be emptied out."
She hoped it was okay to sit down.? She had walked a long way and her feet were more than a little tired.? Julian and the others offered her rides, but in truth she preferred walking.? It's what she had always done in towns and cities before, after all.? But these people¡they seemed to drive these cars everywhere¡ªeven what she considered ridiculously short distances.? It baffled her.
"I'm afraid I lost track of time, though," she admitted.? "Between the meetings and my teaching, the hospital says my father is ready to be released.? But I have nowhere to put him.? You offered to put my father and I up in the past.? Is that offer still open?"
(tag)
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Re: Troy Rising: Meanwhile, in Troy¡
(New Zafiri)
The door seemed to rattle before her, but nothing.? She
arched an eyebrow.? "Janet?"
There was nothing for a moment, then she thought she
heard her voice yell out for her to come in.? She tried the
door, finding it open, but no one behind it.
"Janet?"
The young Torquani looked about the house, suddenly
worried.? When she came upon Janet, she was alarmed.? She
knelt down to her friend.? "Are you alright?"
¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Jan pushed up off the floor with one elbow and glared at Zafiri. Her strange alien skin and horns made her look funny in modern clothing.?
She held back a laugh. ¡°You look very...updated,¡± Jan said with a smile.
She crawled to her feet. Every muscle seemed to scream.?
¡°With luck you feel the same,¡± She whispered to herself. Damned demon!
Jan nodded, ¡°Make yourself at home I¡¯m not feeling well but... some pain medicine and good as new.?
She marched insteadly to her medicine cabinet and quaffed two pills. She leaned on the sink and contemplated the universe for a while.
Finally she called out, ¡°What brings you to my humble abode?¡±
Tag Zafiri
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Re: Troy Rising: Meanwhile, in Troy¡
Despite the obvious danger and threat of the unknown that
existed, the people of Troy stayed rather calm.
The Nomads, along with the members of the US military that
had been in town, were doing their part to patrol the
perimeter, where Troy ended and the forest began.? This was
being done mostly with drones, in order to save on using fuel.
This didn't discourage intrusions, but it allowed them to
accurately pinpoint where they happened, and where they were
headed¡ªwhich in turn allowed them to send out a small patrol
to check on the newcomers.
In every case, they turned out to be refugees taking
shelter in the wheat fields.? They were skittish, which was
hard to hold against them, given the rumors they heard.? The
patrols persisted just enough to make sure they weren't
soldiers in disguise, didn't have any immediate medical needs,
and then they backed off.
The Quakers in Troy made a little more headway.? They went
out to the remote areas, and began making meals, offering
blankets, and doing what they could to open lines of
communication.
And it's here that
?
helped when she could.? She couldn't always go out with
these "Quakers" (what an odd name for a religion), but one of
them was starting to learn the language¡ªat least in a passing
manner.? Between this, meetings with the Mayor and others to
answer questions, she found herself in high demand.a
She also needed a break¡and a permanent roof over her head.
What they called "couch surfing" was uncomfortable, and her
father had recovered enough to be discharged from the
hospital.? She needed some place that could allow him some
rest; the doctors were telling him to take it easy for a few
weeks more, but he was largely out of danger.
And that was why she had returned to the house where Janet
called home.? The offer had been made earlier, and she was
hoping that it was still open.
And so, she knocked on the front door¡
Jan Tasker
The days that followed the transition were difficult. Jan knew what she had done. Despite the heroics and strange feats she¡¯d accomplished later that fateful day there was no denying she had caused them all to be here, in this strange land. She was responsible for every life she¡¯d pulled through and would live the rest of her days regretting it.
Regret was one thing but sitting on her ass was another. After mulling over everything she¡¯d done Jan decided to back track every movement she had made during the ceremony. Her attempt to contact her Mother. She thought she could do it. She¡¯d had conversations with beings on the other side. It was hard to describe what it was like. They would come into her mind or her into theirs. They¡¯d dally with numbers. A constant regardless of how peculiar that other side was it always had the basic structure when it came to numbers.
Some intelligences were unaware she was calling them from another side. They thought they were in a dream. That made it easier for her to decipher what that dimension was like. Some beings she spoke with were beyond physical bodies. They floated in a sea of nothingness with no shape or form but maintained their memories. These beings begged for communication even as their minds twisted from loneliness and despair.?
Jan thought to venture again into those interdimensional places. She might find out something that would help in this situation. Maybe someone might know how to fix her shit job. Once again she might attempt to find her Mother. She held hope that a spirit version still existed somewhere out there.
She was ready at last. With a few preparatory arcane nuances she would attempt to cross over. Then a knock came at her door.
The knock was insistent and she slowly pulled her mind back into the moment. At the door a man stood with an official aire about him. He looked wild like one of the followers of the nomads. His long curly hair danced around as he tried to introduce himself.
¡°I¡¯m Andy. I heard about some of the things you did...¡±
¡°What do you want?¡± Jan was put out but willing to keep calm. There were only so many of them left. It made little sense to make enemies.
¡°I wanted to talk to you. Like an interview. I could explain your side of things. Your reputation is quite remarkable considering the short time people have come to learn about you.¡±
¡°It¡¯s an exaggeration,¡± Jan said. ¡°I¡¯m no one important in the scheme of things. Something did happen but it wasn¡¯t controlled if that makes sense.¡±
¡°That¡¯s what Troy needs to hear,¡± he said emphatically.?
¡°Another time. I¡¯m not feeling well since the attacks.¡±
¡°Would you mind if I come back and reschedule a time? Whenever you like. Maybe in a couple days?¡±
¡°Sure, come back in two days. See how I feel.¡±
The man left as quickly as he¡¯d come. Jan didn¡¯t like the feelings she¡¯d gotten from the stranger. He dressed like a slob. He had tattoos all over and had spent more time in the sun than a living human should. He was some kind of half-breed but that really didn¡¯t matter. What kind of a reporter could he be? She¡¯d ask him later.
Finally settled she opened her mind to the nuances of the shifts. She looked for the creases that would let her escape this dimension and venture into others.?
A terrible pain lanced straight into her brain. Her body stiffened and she felt unable to move or breath.
¡°I have you,¡± a dangerous voice thundered in her skull. ¡°You opened yourself up to me and now I have your thread. You belong to me, child.¡±
Jan couldn¡¯t speak but her words rang out as thoughts that ironically that had a bite of their own.
¡°Who is this! Get out of my mind!¡±
The interloper paused his painful mental assault, ¡°I am Gail of the 5th realm. You came to me with your splinter of power. You are a trifling child. A mongrel on a mongrel world. Your feeble attempts to wander through the dimensions are now limited by me! If you give me sustenance I might provide you with access.¡±
Janet attempted to break the demon¡¯s grip by conjuring from the new found strength this world provided. She launched a violent attack that made her surroundings pop from the fissure it brokered.?
The entity named Gail broke contact.
Jan felt her body collapse to the floor. Her lungs struggled to find air. Her muscles twitched with violent cramps and her heart pounded in fitful bursts. She could hear herself cry out. The effort reminded her of the stupid mess she¡¯d made.?
Another sound came to her muted ears. A pounding. It came from her front door. Had it been two days? She tried to sit up but gave up. Gasping for air she managed to conjure a fitful elemental of air. ¡®Open door.¡¯?
The elemental struggled with this command. It buffeted the door with spirals of air. It threaded the cracks with whispers of a breeze and fluttered around the object on the other side. It could not do what it had been bidden.??
In a tiny puff or or maybe it was a pout it quit the effort.?
Jan grumbled several choice expletives.?
¡°Come!¡± She finally managed in a loud enough voice to be heard.
(New Zafiri)
The door seemed to rattle before her, but nothing.? She arched an eyebrow.? "Janet?"
There was nothing for a moment, then she thought she heard her voice yell out for her to come in.? She tried the door, finding it open, but no one behind it.
"Janet?"
The young Torquani looked about the house, suddenly worried.? When she came upon Janet, she was alarmed.? She knelt down to her friend.? "Are you alright?"
(tag Janet)
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Re: Raconteur City: Los Muertos (Sofia Luna, Diego, Open)
Sofia lounged by the pool a tall drink in one hand and a long silver snake in the other. It coiled itself around her arm and nuzzled it¡¯s head against her thumb.?
One of her body guards came in carrying an open laptop.?
¡°Bella mujer de poder un mensaje para ti.¡±?
She nodded and took it from him. Open on the screen was a video game. It was one of those online multiplayer games where you ran around with swords or cast magic to destroy the next mob. A female character all dressed in brazen garments that showed plenty of leg and cleavage held a long staff in one hand stood before another character. This one was all in black except for a red and white streak in his otherwise black hair.
A message appeared below.
¡°The yonder castle is almost finished. We need to lower the drawbridge and deliver the final blow.¡±
¡°Very well,¡± Sofia typed. ¡°I will send my white Bishop, the black pawn and the flying monkey to help you deal with any more trouble in the keep. Let¡¯s get started now.¡±
The character in black moved off the screen and Sofia handed the laptop back to the bodyguard.
She sighed and gave the snake a hard look. ¡°Seems we are ready to move product my friend. May all the little bugs in America find something good under their pillows.¡±
(Diego)
Diego finished his sandwich then simply shook his head,
"you and your
riddles. Never a straight yes or no. Alright then, my to
go bag is always
packed, but give me the word. I wonder what Antonio is up
to." He said as
he stood up to leave the den.
?
?(Antonio)
Antonio was up mulit-tasking practicing
a few Katas, as he looked at the night stocks he was
trading.? Some hobby
he had gotten into.? Dealing with those that had money and
were distracted
by that.? He had working on a few connections.? He was
monitoring a
few key figures had them tailed and followed.
? He was nothing if not efficient
when Lady Sofia wanted to take over a city he did his best
to make it
happen.? He did his forms correctly and there was a light
sheen of sweat
covering his body.? He moved around now freely, no
sunlight as he felt
well rested.? He wondered what other trouble he could get
into, before he
was called upon to deal with a situation or two.
Tag:? Diego, Antonio, Open
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Re: High Moon Tales. Tales of the Wicked West.
Etienne.
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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.
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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.?
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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...
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But that was the fuel she needed. His insensitivity gave her all the anger she needed to cocoon herself against him.
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(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!"
(Flynn)
Flynn lay halfway in the dreaming, keeping the protective circle active but also trying to restore his glamour reserves by resting as much as he could. His rest, however, was troubled.? He could sense a dark hunger on the move, coming from the direction of Bendo and heading, slowly but steadily, in their direction.? The pookah could also sense something summoning them, this time from the direction of Miller's Crossing, something malignant and searching, using the Bendo dead like so many roaming feelers.
"Trouble," the pookah murmured.? It was too soon for him to try moving the group again.? His glamour was still too depleted. All he could do was try to warn the others. "Trouble comin' our way.? Dead trouble.? Somethin' in the Crossin's summoning 'em."? And then he faded out again, lapsing back into silence.
[Sicillien]
The bounty hunter heard what Chase said, but the only thing he chose to respond with was, "we'll see what happens."? Sicilien knew all too well the games that Etienne liked to play.? Back in their past lives, when she was still "Rosalie," they would chase each other like madmen, tiring of the others' presence, yet not being able to stay away.? Angry tornadoes, indeed.? He smirked again at the image, letting out a sort, barking "ha!" but then quieted down.? He pulled the hat over his face, if only to hide himself away from Etienne's anger.? Her being upset since their kiss was nothing new to him.? "She'll come around, she always does."? He murmured the last past, but he knew that Chase's ears would let him hear it.
"Damn, can a man not get his rest?" he rhetorically asked, feeling none too eager at having to get up to go start fetching wood though.? But, as bothered as he looked, he said no more as got up and started gathering whatever pieces of wood he could find, dropping a bunch of sticks into a makeshift circle that he drew with the toe of his boot.? He bent down to his knees, taking out a flint and steel, ready to start a fire when Flynn's ramblings caught his attention.? The KO'd man mumbled a warning, confirming yet again what both Chase and Sicillien were in silent agreement on.? Something was definitely coming their way, but whether it was going to find them is yet to be seen, though he wasn't keen on being a sitting duck.? Then, a thought occurred to him.
"Hang on just a tick.? Wouldn't the smoke be a dead giveaway of where we are?" he asked Callie, questioning whether a fire would be prudent at all given their situation.? "Unless your medicine man's circle can hide that too.? Also, seems like you too are a chummy bunch.? Can he be moved in this state, or are we stuck till he wakes up from his magic slumber?"
Tag:? Chase, Callie, Flynn, Sicilien, Etienne, Charity (jumping in periodically)
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Re: Raconteur City: The Summoning (Pyp, Kutsuki)
(Pyp)
"No problem, Master," Pyp said with a grin. The demon turned widdershins with a flourish?and disappeared from view.? The air in the basement moved slightly as if a draft had started up and the stairs creaked slightly, the sound moving upwards and was followed by the sound of a door opening and closing.? And then everything was quiet.??
About twenty minutes later, there was a soft 'bamf' of air being suddenly displaced and the fresh-faced demon was there once again, a frosty glass of frozen boba green tea in one hand and a teddy bear in the other.
"You were quite correct, Master," Pyp said, handing the glass of tea to Kutsuki where he lay on the bed.? "I found quite a few surveillance devices in and around the house.? Four cameras positioned under the eaves of neighboring houses, pointed directly at yours.? Concealed microphones in strategic locations in and around your garden and lawn.? And this little fellow..." he waggled the teddy bear as he showed it to the pallid youth, then tossed it onto the bed where it bounced a couple of times before coming to rest with its furry butt pointed up at Kutsuki "...which I found upstairs tucked away in your couch like it had been lost and forgotten there."
"I saw a few other things around the neighborhood," the demon went on, gesturing vaguely in the general direction of what lay outside the house, "but they were not directed at your house.? Evidently there's a lot of people around here who like to spy on each other. Oh! I also found where your mom and dad keep their sex toys," he added with an impish smirk.? "If you're interested, that is."
[Kutsuki]
Kutsuki didn't move an inch while Pyp was gone.? He quite liked the silence and and comfort that came with the darkness of his room, with only the dim light of few lamps scattered around the various shelves.? Not like he needed them anyway, as he could see in the dark thanks to his eyes, but some luminescence was nice every once in a while. ? Plus, with the impetuous imp gone for the moment, he was left to his mind and devices, and no one to invade the proximity of his self.? That is, until the hellion reappeared again with that flourish that he was so fond of, tossing a matted teddy bear at his side.? The first thing he did however, was reach for his tea, making sure that his fingers stay well clear of the other's, then wrapped his lips around the straw as he sucked in the contents, moaning out in pleasure as the green tea slush filled his mouth.
"Mmmmm, delicious.? I am _certainly_ going to enjoy having you get me more of these," he said, licking his lips in delight.? He took a few more drags of the drink, regretfully setting it down as he grabbed the teddy bear instead, twisting it around as he carefully squeezed the body, feeling around for something unusual.? As he flipped it face up again, he noticed that one of the pupils looked different.? His mouth twisted into a smirk as he grabbed both ends of the plush and very unceremoniously pulled its head off, revealing a trail of broken wires.? At once, he reached into the stuffing and pulled out a little black box with a small lens on the front.
"Well, well, well.? What do we have here?? A camera, masquerading as the bear's pupil.? How stupidly clever," Kutsuki mused, unclipping the back and taking out a microSD card.? Without further ado, he slid into his computer chair and pressed the button on the PC as the big, black box whirred to life.? The monitor immediately lit up, so Kutsuki inserted the card into a slot in the front, then fingers dancing, entered his password and the desktop appeared whose background was set to distant black hole that was in the process of devouring a planet orbiting its edges.? Various Latin words in gold were dispersed throughout, some of which denoted staring into the void.? "Can't believe I have to say this, but good job, Pyp.? Now, let's see what exactly has been recorded."
However, the more Kutsuki watched, the more he felt his face getting flushed.? Besides filming the every day occurrences of his family life, the camera also captured multiple moments of Kutsuki in various states of undress.? Several were of him walking around half clothed, nothing but pants on and barefoot, the too-loose waistband slipping down past his waist.? A considerable amount of them captured his nearly naked form, wearing nothing but air and a pair of skivvies.? Despite being a pasty white kid who spent the majority of his days cooped up in a dark basement room, his form was shapely enough to turn a head or two.? Wide shoulders, sharply defined collarbone and hips, a flat stomach...okay, that's enough.? A few more key presses and the monitor went black as Kutsuki pulled the card out.? He immediately snapped the card in half, flinging it into the bin.
"Clearly I have underestimated the bitch.? Shame on me," was said in irritation.? Kutsuki then turned around in his chair, leaning back as he crossed his legs, feeling a headache coming on as he rubbed his temples.? Tossing the bear into Pyp's hands, his only instruction was "burn this."
"In the greater scheme of things, she's just a tiny blip on my annoyance radar, but I can't overlook that this time," he said, heavily sighing.? "I guess she got tired of watching me from the shadows, but to invade my privacy like that...? If I don't deal with this now, she could end up blowing my cover...but before that...Is there a particular reason you felt it was imperative for me to know my parents' bedroom habits?? That's disgusting, and no, I would definitely not be interested.? Creep."
[tag Pyp]
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