Re: The Trouble Begins (Katya and Ashton)
?(Katya) Katya didn't follow Ashton inside.? She knew that he would drag Angelo out if need be.? She waited patiently, leaning up against the car, running a comb through her drying hair.? She did need a shower as that flesh golem left an unpleasant odor on her.
She watched as sure enough, Ashton had Angelo by the collar and was more or less carrying the man outside.? She over heard the questions.? She put the comb in her pocket and crossed the lot to follow the two into the side alley.
"The shipments at the docks, last night?? Whatever do you mean?? I was here, ask anyone." Angelo was stammering out trying to play coy with Ashton.
(Ashton)
?Ashton was already in
a damned mood, his woman seemed to be keeping secrets from him, his good friend
had perhaps lied to him and was now dead, he had dead flesh golem crap all over
him and he needed a damned shower.?
Needless to say he was pissed!?
The last thing he needed was some middle man being tight lipped when he
was on a deadline.? If the women and
children weren’t being shipped out of Katya’s place they were being shipped out
of somewhere and he planned to put an end to it wherever it was, but he needed
more information.?
He slammed the man bodily against the wall, not enough to
knock him out but surely enough to cause a lot of pain and if Angelo remembered
it was only going to go up from there.? “You
talk to me or you talk at Blackgate and you know how much they love snitches
out there.? You were here, but you know
about what was going on over there now talk.?
The shipment was transferred where and when?”? He was clearly in a mood and since Arrow and
he had dealt with Angelo before he knew without a doubt he wasn’t playing.? Arrow was normally the good cop but not
seeing Arrow should have inspired more fear within Angelo not less since there
was no one to calm Ashton down now.? “You
will talk to me tonight or you will be talking to NO ONE tomorrow.”? The anger was etched upon his face as the
fallen was definitely going to be on a rampage soon enough.
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Tag: Katya
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Re: Raconteur City: Mountaintop Creamery (Cho, NPCs Autumn, Summer, Open)
(Summer) Summer frowned. “Not really. An all night ice cream parlor is so lame. But I guess if you want to go, I can concede.” She said kissing the neck of the lovely beside her. “Lead the way beautiful.” (Autumn) "Could prove to be fun...might pick up something exciting there.? Next time you can pick where we go, love." Autumn said with a giggle.? They got in their car and headed to the creamery.? She hoped that it wouldn't be too disappointing with no one there.? Then she would have to let Summer pick somewhere to go. (Cho) Cho decided on and apple pie concrete, the idea of trying to
get into something at past two am was his own fault.? He had been used to either working or hunting
and simply didn’t find the time to make friends or much of anything else.? He was focused and dedicated, both of which
worked him right out of a social life of any type.? He sighed but moved to the table
outside.? The place was open all night
but it was a nice night out and the fresh air would do him good.? If nothing else it beat going home alone, to
play video games, sharpen his weapons or look for a new case, none of which
appealed to him right now.
The simple flavor of his chosen dessert was apparently just
the thing to lift his spirits.? He found
himself smiling a bit as the pie and ice cream helped him to simply relax and
enjoy the moment.
? Tag:? ?Summer, Autumn
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Re: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)
(Draven)Draven let Khadashee cross the plank first so that he could help steady her if needed.? Once on board Draven crossed to Eryc who had just returned topside.? "A stow away, did he say who he was and why?" Draven asked his first mate.
"No, captain, he said he would only speak to you." Eryc responded.? "Ah, Captain if I may have a word?" He glanced at Khadashee with a smile, "you do not mind."? Draven wondered what his first mate would need to speak to him for in private.? "Khada, while I see this gent, would you mind making yourself comfortable in my cabin?? I will join you shortly with some answers, I hope."
Khadashee
Khadashee blinked at being suddenly dismissed. “Of course. I will leave you to your work. She said with a smile nodding at Eryc.
She turned to move to the cabin as Draven turned to walk away with his first mate. But he saw Sa’id standing on the plank, she moved to him. “Is everything alright?”
“I am unsure.” Khadashee said. “But there is some kind of commotion going on. Something concerning a stowaway.”
“I see,” Sa’id said. “I was going to have dinner would you like to join me?” He said reaching for her hand.
“Do your plan to ever talk to Draven,” she said talking his hand.?
“Eventually.” He said with a smirk.
Tag
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Re: Blood Bonds: Getting to know Paris (Draven, Nicolete)
? ? (Draven)"I hope to accomplish what I did across the pond, as you say.? I want to help liberate the humans and werewolves from the clutches of the vampires here that still feel they are below us." He responded to Nicolette's statement.? When she said to thrill her with a drink a mischievous?smile crossed his face, "very well."? He leaned into the bar tender and whispered into the man's ear.? With a nod, the man got to work.? Then he turned his attention back to the lady.? "Tell me, is there someone special in your life?"
Nicolete
As she walked with Draven, Nicolete noticed his stature. How he moved, talked, carried himself. She had heard much about him. He was after all a living legend. He was also quite handsome.
“That is a very lofty task, my lord. Lofty indeed. Unlike the states, where if you can get you President and Congress to agree, then you can make it so. I am sure you are aware that Europe is a hodgepodge of independent and sovereign nations. All with their own rules, regulations and cultures. To accomplish that kind of change will take changing hearts and minds. There are many here who feel like you have disrupted the natural order of life and do not wish to have your backwards thinking do the same here.”
Nicolete took the drink from the bartender and moaned softly at the taste of the drink. “Umm, very nice. what is this?”
As
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Re: Blood Feuds: Trying to Survive (Anais, Vincent)
? (Vincent)Vincent moved so fast that Anais wouldn't have had time to react.? She was suddenly sitting and bound to the chair and he was in her face, his hands on her shoulders.? "You shouldn't have done that, Anais."? He telepathically?communicated with Vivian who was standing behind Anais.? She pulled a needle from her pocket and quickly injected Anais with it, sending her back into an unconscious state.
A while later, Anais would awaken to find herself in a different room.? This one was a bedroom with a bed, which she was tied to.? It was a twin bed so her arms and legs were not stretched.? Her wrists had cuffs around them which were attached to chains, attached to the head board.? She had movement of her arms, but not by much.? She could put them on her chest/belly and reach her head, but she would not be able to sit up.? Her ankles had shackles which were attached to chains that were attached to the bottom of the bed.? She could move her legs, but would not be able to get off of the bed.
Other items in the room were, a small vanity and mirror, an attached bathroom and a small desk.
?Anais
Anais was fully prepared for retaliation. After all she had just threw water on him. Disrespected him in front of his people. So she knew he would do something. She expected him to strike her again hard enough to knock her to the floor. But then maybe not because ?he seem to be very interested in her child.?
So when he came at her so fast, she knew then he was an ancient...and if not an ancient he had ancient in his bloodline. ?He pushed her into the chair behind her hard. And even before she could scream or fight, he had her tied.??She didn’t expect the needle...that shocked her. With a soft sigh, Anais passed into unconsciousness.?
She was surprised when she awoke this time to find that she lay in a cool bed. The sheer of the curtains gently swaying about the window, ?a cool breeze coming to wash over her body. This time she was dressed in a sleeping gown of white silk and lace that flowed across her naked body. Her arms were tied and so were her legs.?
She had to go to the bathroom. So she called “I know someone is there. I know someone can hear me. I have to pee.”
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Re: Raconteur City: The Divine Pleasure (Luke, Lira)
On 9/13/2020 6:26 PM, Barbara Edmiston
via groups.io wrote:
Lira watched as she saw many thoughts cross his mind as to who she might be, at least that was her guess as to what he was thinking. Then he asked her if someone needed help. She shook her head, "no, just seeing." She said with a slight smile. He didn't look like someone who would stand up to a fight in the water. He wasn't much of a water mage. Still young in his craft.
“Okay,” Luke said. “Well nice to see you.” He wasn’t going to ask her name again. He couldn’t blame people for not wanting to give out information in these times.
He moved past her walking quickly up the pier.
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Re: Troy Rising: Meanwhile, in Troy…
(Zafiri and Haran)
"Gone, but not forgotten," Haran affirmed,
raising his glass.? "Prost."
"Ovacii," Zafiri said in the language
of the Torquan, and raised her glass to join the others.
Being from the culture they were from, the
meal was lavish.? Americana meal, and America-sized
proportions.? It's likely that the ham was made from vat-grown
pork, and the smoking was done via an industrial process that
took less than an hour, the green beans were from a vertical
farm, and the mashed potatoes came from a box (behold the
wonders of modern food tech), but it didn't matter.? Where it
had been a struggling town on the edge in post-Collapse
America, Troy was a land of wonder and plenty to the eyes of
people from this world.
The big question on the minds of the town
leadership (and Zafiri had been privy to):? Could they keep it
up?
"My daughter has told me what she could, of
how this place came to be," Haran said.? "I am concerned that
it is separated from its original home.? Troy is alone in this
place.? What does the future hold, I wonder?"
"I know some of the plans, having been to many
of their meetings," Zafiri commented.? "Mayor Reeves is going
to call a Town Hall Meeting, and he's going to hold it at the
Memorial Stadium.? He wants the entire town involved."
"What does he hope to do?" he wondered.
"That is where I'm a little lost," the
Torquani confessed.? "He is of the opinion that a mayor and
town council are inadequate to the task handed to them, and he
wishes to elect an emergency committee.? This committee will
be the de facto government.? That part I understand.
"Beyond that, I don't know. It gets
complicated.? He spoke of wanting the committee to draft
something called a Constitution, which would be ratified at
another meeting called a Constitutional Convention.? After
that, they'd follow this Constitution's rules on approving new
leadership.? At least I think that's what he wants to do.
"Am I getting this right?? And it gets
approved by people voting on it?? It sounds incredible."
“Good enough,” Jan agreed. “As good as any I suppose, as far as governments go.? Our population is tiny compared to the colonies.? Um...the original population when the formation of that framework was used before. Interesting they’d be moving so quickly in that regard. Such a move may be intended as a defensive measure. A militia is fine in a small setting. From what you have explained to us a sophisticated military may be needed. A strong government's first order of business is to name it’s representatives to each branch of service. Someone will have to be named supreme General of a new military complex. He would report directly to the um...a continental congress. Likely this General would report to a commission of senators who would write policy and present it before the entire Congress.? Such measures work well in peace time.”
Jan sighed, “The complex government of our past collapsed under numerous obstacles.? Perhaps the worst problem was our declining population. There were so many issues at that time it’s difficult to lay blame on any single thing. Long story short our Constitutional government didn’t last very long. In another age it might have lasted for a millenia.”
She turned to Zafiri, “You have been in meetings spelling out the positions of the major players in this world. I bet it shook them up. We are a tiny population. A large army could easily wipe us out regardless of our advanced weaponry.? The question is whether these opposing forces have the balls to try.? That’s assuming they find out about us and decide we are a prize to take.”
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Re: Blood Bonds: Getting to know Paris (Draven, Nicolette)
(Nicolette, Thomas) Nicolette noticed the sadness that ripped across his face at the mention of his wife. She also heard his words...what was? Was there trouble between he and his wife??
“Of course,” she said walking into his arms. “Who should you meet. Well, Lord Draven that depends on your goals and what you hope to accomplish by coming to France.” She said as she moved to the bar with him.?At his questions about what she wanted to drink, Nicolette said “thrill me.”
(Draven)
"I hope to accomplish what I did across the pond, as you say.? I want to help liberate the humans and werewolves from the clutches of the vampires here that still feel they are below us." He responded to Nicolette's statement.? When she said to thrill her with a drink a mischievous?smile crossed his face, "very well."? He leaned into the bar tender and whispered into the man's ear.? With a nod, the man got to work.? Then he turned his attention back to the lady.? "Tell me, is there someone special in your life?"
Tag: Nicolette
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Re: Raconteur City: Mountaintop Creamery (Cho, NPCs Autumn, Summer, Open)
(Cho) Cho was in the only all night ice creamery in town.? He was starting to get used to this place rolling up the streets at night.? It was after 2 am so what was he expecting.? Mardi Gras?? Hmm.? He thought before standing in line and ordering his blueberry pie with chocolate chips. He was pondering the night and things looked particularly quiet but that meant maybe a visit to the park something to get into for the night, or not?? Maybe he would just finish his ice cream then just head home.? Nothing urgent pressing him and he wasn’t hunting anyone or anything right now so that left him with eating, he was glad he had something to drink at home cause he surely would need something to put him out tonight. (Summer) Summer frowned. “Not really. An all night ice cream parlor is so lame. But I guess if you want to go, I can concede.” She said kissing the neck of the lovely beside her. “Lead the way beautiful.” (Autumn) "Could prove to be fun...might pick up something exciting there.? Next time you can pick where we go, love." Autumn said with a giggle.? They got in their car and headed to the creamery.? She hoped that it wouldn't be too disappointing with no one there.? Then she would have to let Summer pick somewhere to go. Tag: Cho, Summer
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Re: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)
(Khadashee) Sa’id looked over at the commotion upon the other ship and then to Khadashee. Khadashee looked over at the ship as well and then to Sa’id. “Yes, I will come with you,” she said moving to the ship with him.??“What do you think is happening?” Khadashee asked.
(Draven)
Draven let Khadashee cross the plank first so that he could help steady her if needed.? Once on board Draven crossed to Eryc who had just returned topside.? "A stow away, did he say who he was and why?" Draven asked his first mate.
"No, captain, he said he would only speak to you." Eryc responded.? "Ah, Captain if I may have a word?" He glanced at Khadashee with a smile, "you do not mind."? Draven wondered what his first mate would need to speak to him for in private.? "Khada, while I see this gent, would you mind making yourself comfortable in my cabin?? I will join you shortly with some answers, I hope."
Tag: Khadashee (I remembered the name.)
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Re: Blood Feuds: Trying to Survive (Anais, Vincent)
The slap came so hard it caused her head to fall to one side and cut her lip on her teeth. She smirked. It wasn’t as if the slap was unexpected. After all The woman had done the same thing. It didn’t piss her off any less though.
Anais spit the blood out of her mouth to the floor as the woman came up again and made her sit. She looked up at the woman her green/grey eye danced with emotion she had never been good at concealing. “Thank you.” She said very politely.?Then she stood quickly throwing the glass of water at the man. Hitting him in the chest causing it to splash up into his face and clothing.??That gave her a little satisfaction.??“I told you already that is not my name.” She said defiantly.
(Vincent)
Vincent moved so fast that Anais wouldn't have had time to react.? She was suddenly sitting and bound to the chair and he was in her face, his hands on her shoulders.? "You shouldn't have done that, Anais."? He telepathically?communicated with Vivian who was standing behind Anais.? She pulled a needle from her pocket and quickly injected Anais with it, sending her back into an unconscious state.
A while later, Anais would awaken to find herself in a different room.? This one was a bedroom with a bed, which she was tied to.? It was a twin bed so her arms and legs were not stretched.? Her wrists had cuffs around them which were attached to chains, attached to the head board.? She had movement of her arms, but not by much.? She could put them on her chest/belly and reach her head, but she would not be able to sit up.? Her ankles had shackles which were attached to chains that were attached to the bottom of the bed.? She could move her legs, but would not be able to get off of the bed.
Other items in the room were, a small vanity and mirror, an attached bathroom and a small desk.
Tag: Anais
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Re: Raconteur City: The Divine Pleasure (Luke, Lira)
(Luke) “Call me Luke,” he said. He considered his options. He could jump in the water if she were that beast from the Cartel. She wasn’t a Vampire that was certain the sun lay heavy to the west. The slowly sinking sun cast a yellow tint to her skin. He took a tentative step back. “Does someone need help?” She could be some local looking for him to do some on the spot healing.
(Lira) Lira watched as she saw many thoughts cross his mind as to who she might be, at least that was her guess as to what he was thinking. Then he asked her if someone needed help. She shook her head, "no, just seeing." She said with a slight smile. He didn't look like someone who would stand up to a fight in the water. He wasn't much of a water mage. Still young in his craft.
Tag: Luke
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Re: Troy Rising: Meanwhile, in Troy…
Jan prepared a real authentic American meal. A ham basted in her oven with a dressing recipe that her mother had shown her years ago. She cleaned up the dinner table that hadn’t been used since her mother’s death. She offered them apple wine and put some oldies on her sound system. The Beatles - The Long And Winding Road came on and for a moment she was thinking about her Grandmother. She only had fleeting memories of the fragile old lady who had seemed so out of touch with what a young child considered current. The Zombies with - She’s not there came on and she was missing her mom so much it hurt.?
“Dinner,” she called. The ham was accompanied by mashed potatoes and green beans.
“I know this is all strange and weird but I always like the old standbys.”?
She sat down in one of the chairs and held her glass of wine, “To all our friends and family who have gone on before us.”
(Zafiri and Haran) "Gone, but not forgotten," Haran affirmed, raising his glass.? "Prost."
"Ovacii," Zafiri said in the language of the Torquan, and raised her glass to join the others.
Being from the culture they were from, the meal was lavish.? Americana meal, and America-sized proportions.? It's likely that the ham was made from vat-grown pork, and the smoking was done via an industrial process that took less than an hour, the green beans were from a vertical farm, and the mashed potatoes came from a box (behold the wonders of modern food tech), but it didn't matter.? Where it had been a struggling town on the edge in post-Collapse America, Troy was a land of wonder and plenty to the eyes of people from this world.
The big question on the minds of the town leadership (and Zafiri had been privy to):? Could they keep it up?
"My daughter has told me what she could, of how this place came to be," Haran said.? "I am concerned that it is separated from its original home.? Troy is alone in this place.? What does the future hold, I wonder?"
"I know some of the plans, having been to many of their meetings," Zafiri commented.? "Mayor Reeves is going to call a Town Hall Meeting, and he's going to hold it at the Memorial Stadium.? He wants the entire town involved."
"What does he hope to do?" he wondered.
"That is where I'm a little lost," the Torquani confessed.? "He is of the opinion that a mayor and town council are inadequate to the task handed to them, and he wishes to elect an emergency committee.? This committee will be the de facto government.? That part I understand.
"Beyond that, I don't know. It gets complicated.? He spoke of wanting the committee to draft something called a Constitution, which would be ratified at another meeting called a Constitutional Convention.? After that, they'd follow this Constitution's rules on approving new leadership.? At least I think that's what he wants to do.
"Am I getting this right?? And it gets approved by people voting on it?? It sounds incredible."
(Tag Jan)
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Re: Port Vega: Meet & Greet Dinner (Aurora, Lightening Rod, Mara, Devi, Photon, Random NPCs)
(Lightning Rod)
Roddy was impressed when he saw the mansion.? "Maybe these Bender-clowns are serious," he murmured as he rode his motorcycle up the illuminated driveway, stopping at the bottom of the marble stone steps leading up to the entrance.? He tossed his keys to what he assumed was a parking attendant of some kind in spite of the fancy suit the man was wearing.? "Not a scratch if you want a tip, Jeeves," he said theatrically as he started up the steps.
He didn't see any other cars nearby and frowned, wondering if he was early. But then shrugged.? "Probably just wanting to be fashionably late," he muttered.? He noticed a girl standing by the door ringing the bell.? "Well, at least I'm not the first one to show," he said, giving the tall polished doors an appraising look over. He looked back to the girl, trying to assess her as well.? She didn't exactly radiate menace, which he found disappointing. He was hoping for more.? "So, you here for the meet'n'greet?" he asked, trying to sound like he did this sort of thing all the time.
(Raine)
Was dressed for the evening, shirt, tie, vest, and jacket.? He was pretty sure this was more to set precedence more than anything.? He was the second in command because he had earned it and he took his job seriously, perhaps too seriously.? He was going down to check on Aurora, he was wanting to know what he had missed.? He gave her his debrief and was now looking forward to taking down his little brother and his rag-tag group.? He was sure he would have to deal with dear ol’ dad since Brandon was not into himself enough to present a decent challenge for him.? He did a last check over himself and he was clean as he went downstairs to great or deal with their guests.? He roamed out of his room and down the stairs easily as he waited to see Aurora and waited for the others to show.?
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“Good evening lovely.”? He said next to her just loud enough for the two of them to hear.? With similar powers, they could both speak telepathically to each other.
(Aurora)
Aurora took a moment to look at Raine.? He was handsome in his suit and tie, but she needed Photon to attend, not Raine or Stephen.? "Hello to you as well, um, my dear," she placed a hand on his chest and stepped up closer to him.? "Not that I don't like you in this, because I do, but I need Photon here tonight." She batted her eyes at him and patted his chest.? "So, if you could make a quick clothing change, that would be great.? I will send Jordie to answer the door.? Meet us in the dinning hall."? With that she turned and walked away from him.? She liked the flirting with him, some day, maybe they would move past that stage.
Aurora was dressed in her finest green suit and hair glowed a brilliant dark green.? She knew she was ready for the night and to introduce the new members.? She moved to the dinning room to find Jordie and Misty chatting quietly together.? His lady, Amira was sipping a glass of wine while looking out the window.? "Jordie, please go and greet the guests and show them here."
(Jordie)
Jordie gave his boss a smile and after excusing himself from Misty's company made his way to the door.? He was dressed in a black suit and tie and wore sunglasses.? They helped hide the fact that his eyes could move faster then normal when he was researching, reading, or looking up stuff on the internet.? At times he started doing it when he wasn't concentrating on it and it tended to freak people out.? So he just took to wearing sunglasses all the time.? Lighter shaded ones for night.? He opened the door, "hello, and good evening.? Aurora is expecting you.? Hello, Misty." He greeted her with a smile, then to Lightening Rod, "I am Jordie.? Come this way please."? He turned to lead them inside.
[Mara]
Mara was fitfully asleep, having been curled up and hidden behind and beneath the night stand in one of the mansion's empty rooms.? She cared not to whom it had belonged, but Aurora didn't seem to care which she took either, so win-win.? Having had traveled for so long and not having had much rest either, she was happy to disappear for the rest of the day after she reviewed the facility blueprints that Aurora left for her on the computer.
It wasn't until the rumbling sound of a motorcycle engine going up the driveway reached her ears that Mara actually woke up.? She didn't realize just how tired she was and how deeply asleep until the vibrations through the floor panels are what it took to snap her out of it.? Yawning with her snake mouth, she tried to shake off the sleep as she slithered out from behind the night stand and as she reached the window, melded into her humanoid form, crossing her arms she she peered outside.
Hmph.? Some young punk on a motorcycle who thought himself a hotshot.? Mara studied the way he walked, his body shape and his demeanor.? She didn't see the other person who appears to have already arrived, though by the sounds of their rising voices, it was a female.? They must all be gathering for dinner, so that meant Mara also had to make an appearance.? Very well.? She changed into a deep v-neck burned maroon and copper colored dress, tying a high waisted sash beneath her bust and then looped the strings around her thighs where the skirt split to reveal her legs.? Not needing to brush her hair, she simply ran her fingers through it and deeming it enough, melded back into a snake and slithered on downstairs, keeping to the shadows.
The dining room was empty save for a few servants who rushed to put on the finishing touches.? They neither seen nor felt Mara when she found a nice, dark corner to settle into and observe and listen before truly making her appearance.? She wanted to see everyone who was meant to show up in order to get a proper good look at them.
(Devi)
OOC: I am assuming Jordie ment to say Devi not Misty
IC:
? ?Devi had just made it to the door of the mansion when she heard someone approach. She turned to see a rather young looking man. He made a comment about not being the first one here and if she was here for the meet-n-greet. Devi looked at the new comer and grinned. A mischievous grin at that. "Yep, here for the meet-n-greet. Names Devi. And yours?"
? ?When the door opened Devi turned her attention to who had opened it. She grinned at seeing Jordie. When he greeted the two of them and said that Aurora was waiting for them. "It is good to see you again Jordie. You are looking as handsome as ever." He tone was friendly. She then looked to Lightening Rod and held out her arm. "Lets not keep the boss lady waiting."
Tag: Lightning Rod, Raine, Mara(?), Aurora, Jordie
OOC: Please refit Mara into a spot wherever she fits best if not after Raine!
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Re: Blood Bonds: Getting to know Paris (Draven, Nicolete)
(Draven)Draven gave Nicolette a smile as Thomas introduced her, "It is nice to meet you, Nicolette."? Then she mentioned his wife and for a moment a bit of sadness crossed his eyes, but then he gave her another charming smile as he slipped her arm onto his, "ah, now let's not talk about what once was.? Whom else should I meet, Nicolette?"
He walked with her and Thomas to the bar, "what would the lady like?"? It had been a long time since he had someone to charm and dote on.
?Nicolete, Thomas
Nicolete noticed the sadness that ripped across his face at the mention of his wife. She also heard his words...what was? Was there trouble between he and his wife??
“Of course,” she said walking into his arms. “Who should you meet. Well Lord Draven that depends on your goals and what you hope to accomplish by coming to France.” She said as she moved to the bar with him.
At his questions about what she wanted to drink, Nicolete said “thrill me.”
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Re: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)
(Draven)Draven was just about to ask Khadashee what her favorite flower was when she pointed out the Serenity as the same time that he heard the commotion.? "I am not sure," he said as he stepped to the rail of the ship to see what was going on, on the Serenity.? He watched as a young lad with dark hair was being grabbed by Ammon, his first mate.? "AMMON, WHAT IS GOING ON?" he yelled across.
Ammon, "STOW AWAY, CAPTAIN!" he responded as he began pushing the lad to the ladder well to put him in the cells below.? Draven turned to Khadashee and glanced at Sa'id, "I should go and see about that.? Do you wish to come along or remain here?" He hoped she would come along as he was worried that Sa'id would try and run with her if he left her behind, but he didn't say as much.
?Khadashee
Sa’id looked over at the commotion upon the other ship and then to Khadashee. Khadashee looked over at the ship as well and then to Sa’id. “Yes, I will come with you,” she said moving to the ship with him.
“What do you think is happening?” Khadashee asked.
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Re: Disaster Cruise: The Calm Before…(Cat, Open)
On Thu, Sep 3, 2020 at 8:47 PM Barbara Edmiston via <babs_me72= [email protected]> wrote:
Day 3 started out as a perfect day.? It almost ended that way, too.
The sun rose over this tiny beautiful island, one of the rare Out Islands.? It had sparkling white sands, brilliant colored corals, and covered in a resplendent jungle with colorful flora and fauna.? The sky was blue, with sparse clouds and the temperature was deliciously warm.
On the agenda, snorkeling, guided nature hikes, kayaking and paddle boarding.? The ship’s master chef, ever one who liked using local sources, even invited more adventurous passengers to go spearfishing with him for the evening’s dinner, and foraging in the island’s interior fruit trees for the evening’s dessert.? He knew these islands like the back of his hand.
It was also the perfect day to do nothing at all.
After a light lunch, all the passengers were gathered back aboard, the anchor was weighed, and the Seven Sisters raised sails as she slowly gathered speed, and was back on her regular course to her next destination.
That evening, before the sun set, a lavish dinner was prepared and set.? Along with the usual menu and requests (being a small operation, they could customize for those who had specific dietary requirements…to a point), there were filet's of the various fish that were caught earlier that day, all masterfully prepared.? A small variety of desserts followed, including those prepared with the native fruits that were picked.
All in all, it could’ve been the Caribbean equivalent of a Norman Rockwell moment—the perfect end of a day…
(Cat) Cat and Cece sat at the table enjoying the meal.? They had been the first to arrive and wondered who else they would see.? They were glad for the break from their normal college lives, but wanted to dance.? There wasn't really anywhere on the small vessel to do that, so they would just have to wait until they remained in port for a night.? "I wonder if we will actually get to meet some of our fellow passengers tonight.? I really want to talk to the lead of The Primitives and Ms. Maya.? Oh, I can't believe she is on this boat." Cat said and Cece agreed.
(Stan)
In his career, Stan had slept in spaces the size of this cabin.? Back then, he'd been forced to share the space with his guitarist, bassist, drummer and roadie—five men, a couple of whom didn't practice regular hygiene.? He hadn't requested the private option for this cruise, so he was sharing bunks with a younger gentleman from Japan.? He pretty much kept to himself, and the only complaint he had was that he was an obvious smoker.? At least he confined the activity on deck.? He suspected that this guy was with the other Japanese of the group who seemed to be fawning over this celebrity girl—he had no idea who she was, and didn't really care, looker though she was.
One of the activities was to help with the actual sailing of the ship.? Stan approached this like he approached most other things:? He had no idea what he was doing, but he'd give it a go anyway.? It was rough, but he was in good shape, and managed not to make a complete fool of himself.? He mused at the idea of getting a boat like this as he got older, but just chuckled.? Time enough to see whether or not he was going to become a geriatric punk rock musician or not.
The head chef was a piece of work.? He walked right up, and told him he was going snorkeling to hunt for tonight's dinner.? Stan was all "Sure!? I'm in."? He had no idea what the fish was he managed to spear, but the chef seemed pleased, and Stan was able to live the moment of being a mighty hunter bringing home MEAT!? Or something to that effect.
Between that moment and dinner, he managed to get the rough lyrics for his next song down on paper, drew a few doodles, and read a little.? Dinner came, and he noticed some faces lit up when he entered.? Looks of recognition, he realized.? They obviously at least skirted the punk scene, or they might've been full blown fans.? Thankfully, no one went "SQUEEEEEEE" or anything, and they all sat down to one of the most lavish dinners he had ever seen.
"Man, I'm gonna feel spoiled," he said to himself.? Going back to bad the Chinese takeout and nearby taco trucks of home didn't seem fair, suddenly.? Well, that's why they called it a vacation—reality be damned.
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Re: Blood Feuds: Trying to Survive (Anais, Vincent)
(Vincent)When Anais slapped his hand away, he quickly responded with backhanding her across the face and calmly said, "oh, now Anais.? You have no control here.? If I want to touch you, I will.? As for your friends, as I said, you do not need to concern yourself with them.? I am in charge here, not you."? At that moment, Vivian returned with the water and a cushioned chair.? She had heard the slap and then saw the mark.? She couldn't harm the girl, but Vincent had all the control.
She placed the chair behind Anais and pushed it into her knees, causing her to suddenly sit down.? Then attempted to hand the cup to her, "just water."? She knew that the girl would be able to smell if there was anything else, this time.
Anais
The slap came so hard it caused her head to fall to one side and cut her lip on her teeth. She smirked. It wasn’t as if the slap was unexpected. After all The woman had done the same thing. It didn’t piss her off any less though.
Anais spit the blood out of her mouth to the floor as the woman came up again and made her sit. She looked up at the woman her green/grey eye danced with emotion she had never been good at concealing. “Thank you.” She said very politely.?Then she stood quickly throwing the glass of water at the man. Hitting him in the chest causing it to splash up into his face and clothing.
That gave her a little satisfaction.
“I told you already that is not my name.” She said definiantly.
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Re: The Door Between Two Worlds [Roue and Rabbit] (closed)
(Roue)
As Rabbit spoke, getting quieter and quieter, Roue just listened laying on his back a bit as the little vampire ran his hands through the elf's long locks.? When he wrapped his leg around Roue, then wizard turned to his lover, his eyes searching the others.? He wondered what made Rabbit so jittery all the time, if it was just his nature or if there was something else.
"I don't know what information I could possibly have that would be of use to anyone in this place, but I hear you," he sighed, turning his head back as Rabbit scooted closer to him.? The little vampire always felt much cooler to the elf's typically warmer body, but it was a nice effect.? Like gentle fire nestled against an icy stone.? As her got closer, Roue wrapped his arm around his lover's shoulders and pulled him in closer, cradling his head in his palm as he gently fingered his ear, lazily tracing his jaw with his fingertips.? "I promise that I'll try to keep a tighter lid on my own secrets, but...you said this place was safe, but could someone gain entry into under the guise of good intentions, but really intending to do malevolent harm?"? But as Rabbit continued, revealing his body as the only currency that he had, Roue couldn't help but feel upset about that, his heart rate increasing as he continued to think about it.? He felt his fingers curled around Rabbit's collar unintentionally, but when he realized what a white knuckled grip he had, Roue loosened his hold and moved so that Rabbit lay beneath him, using one arm to prop himself, the other possessively tracing patterns on Rabbit's hip.
"But do you have to always pay for things with your body?? Couldn't you just hold it as debt and pay it off as you go along?" he asked, but when Rabbit looked at him, seeking comfort rather than reprimand, he clammed up, biting his lip.? It wasn't his place, it wasn't his place, the elf repeated to himself.??You've only know him for how long and you're getting jealous, why?? Because you fucked him once?? What a farce.? He breathed out his frustration, leaning down to kiss his host and then pulled back, gently palming his cheek as he smiled at him.? Rabbit was already doing so much for him.? The least he could do was keep his mouth shut and help him.
"Yes, I am very curious to hear what you've found," Roue echoed as Roue traced his ear, much like Palyndra did.? His cheeks colored, feeling ashamed that he thought of someone else.? "And I will help you pay for that.? Whatever it takes, okay?? It's the least I can do for you."?
(Rabbit)
"Could someone try'n get into the club and mean to h-hurt someone else here?"??Rabbit chewed his lip as he pondered the elf's question.? The little vampire snuggled comfortably against his lover, soaking up all the warmth and affection he could get.? "It's possible, maybe?? If they're r-really tricky or, you know, good with magic or mind-powers or stuff?? I mean, there h-have been a few, uhm, you know, incidents over the years.? But the club's pretty good at handlin' stuff like that.? It's got all kinds of p-protections.? And protectors."? He went quiet for a moment, not quite meeting Roue's gaze.? "I h-hope you never have to s-see any of them in action."
"Like I said," Rabbit went on to Roue's next question, "I ain' got m-much else to use for currency here. But it's not just my body.? I mean, it ain' just sex.? Sometimes it's other things.? Like, uhm, me bein' a, you know, vampire."? His voice dropped a bit as he whispered the last word.? "Sometimes people _want_ me to feed on them.? Just to see what it's like.? And sometimes it's other stuff.? Really w-weird stuff, sometimes.? Like this last one." He hesitated, eyeing his lover uncertainly for a moment before finally continuing.? "She wanted to do a p-paintin' of me.? But I had to wear what she w-wanted me to wear while I was sittin' for it."? He fidgeted awkwardly beneath Roue's comforting warmth.? "It was embarrassin'. And she l-liked that it was embarrassin'."
"Be careful," the little vampire cautioned when his lover offered to help pay for his latest quest for information.? "I think I know what she's gonna w-want.? You oughta w-wait until you know before you, you know, make any promises."
Lowering his voice again, Rabbit whispered "There's four people from that place you come from tryin' to find you.? They've figured out that you've somehow left Midgard and ended up, you know, here.? But so far they can't find a door to get here. Not yet, anyways."? Reaching down, the slender youth took Roue's hand in his and brought it up to his mouth where he licked and nibbled absently on his lover's fingers.? "Three of 'em just wanna f-find you and take you back h-home.? But one of 'em wants to... to make sure you _never_ get back home.? N-not alive, anyways."? He released Roue's fingers and looked up apologetically.? "S-sorry.? I d-do that sometimes when I get n-nervous."
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Re: Raconteur City: The Divine Pleasure (Luke, Lira)
Lira was a little surprised to suddenly see Luke come onto the docks. She figured he was in for the night, then he asked if she needed directions. With a smile she said, "no, thank you," she had a slight accent that was hard to place. "Mr. Reardon?" She asked to verify that was who he was.
“Call me Luke,” he said. He considered his options. He could jump in the water if she were that beast from the Cartel. She wasn’t a Vampire that was certain the sun lay heavy to the west. The slowly sinking sun cast a yellow tint to her skin.
He took a tentative step back. “Does someone need help?” She could be some local looking for him to do some on the spot healing.
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