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Re: Raconteur City: Return to the Present (Scarlett, Tempest, open)

 

Scarlett

As she drove away, she sent a text to her other Caretaker, notifying them they would be needed later tonight. Then, the vampire headed toward her meeting with the mysterious hacker she used for all of her Internet and technology needs.

Ekko

Ekko whose real name was Allegra Wright sat in the office alone. However, she was smart enough to have the door locked. Only a fool with sit in an office alone, at this time of night with the door unlocked. She was many things--impulsive, reckless, but she was far from stupid. Thus she knew better than to do such a dangerous thing, even if she could shoot and fight¡ªwhy tempt fate.?

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While she waited, she had intended to get a bit of paperwork done. Ekko had called out for one of her favorite foods. A nice juicy footlong Philly Cheesesteak with extra mayo [enough to gross out a normal person], ketchup, and salt and pepper. With it, she had a nice two-liter bottle of icy cold[practically frozen ]Fanta Strawberry soda which she took to the head [straight from the bottle without a glass].

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On the CD player played Fall Out Boy, ¡°I Don¡¯t Care¡±¡ªloudly. Her feet sat up on her desk toe-tapping to the music when she heard the sound of the door jangle.? With greasy hands and a mouthful of food, Ekko stood and moved to the door.?With the chain on, she open it only as far as the chain would allow. ¡°I¡¯m guessing you are my 9 o¡¯clock,¡± she said to the really nice-looking woman on the other side.

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Re: What Lies in the Heart. Mikayla/The Dragon

 

The Dragon, Angus)
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The Dragon exchanged an uncertain glance with Angus, then looked back to Mikayla when the servant could only shrug back helplessly.? "I give you permission to effect whatever changes you wish to make within the keep," the Dragon said, his deep voice sending vibrations though the stones in the floor and walls, quickly adding an anxious "short of burning the place down, that is.? It might be... interesting... to see something different for a change.? Angus will assist you in whatever ways you feel he can be of use."
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Angus touched his forehead in dutiful acknowledgement of his instructions.? The Dragon turned to leave, but scowled at Mikayla sourly.? "I seriously doubt if any being could make you you stay in your place, whatever that is.? His draconic features then softened slightly.? "But I do hope that you will find some time amid your 'changes' to resume your magic studies.? I... I would consider it a personal favor."??
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With that, the Dragon left the chamber, exiting through the massive balcony, though instead of flying off, he chose to climb up the stones of the exterior wall until he disappeared from view.? Angus turned to Mikayla and asked "As the Master said, I am yours to command.? At least for now."
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Mikayla?
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This Would have been happy¡­estactic even at the fact that The Dragon was giving her cartbanche to make the change she knew she could to potential turn the glum sadness of this place around. But The Dragon grumbly said his piece then left just as quickly as he arrived. He didn¡¯t even say he would help.
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¡°He didn¡¯t even stay for tea.¡± She whispered softly. A sadness filling her deep brown eyes.?
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Her studies¡­that was all he cared about. Not her or spending time with her or getting to know her¡­just grooming her Magicks.
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¡°Thank you Angus.¡± She said the sadness leaching into her once happy and playful voice. ¡°I think I¡¯m going to go for a walk within the keep. Explore things. See what supplies I can find.¡± She said trying to sound cheery but not knowing if she succeeded.
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¡°That tea was delicious.¡± She said as she left the room.


Re: Whispers in the Dark - Scheherazade, Callum

 

Callum)

Callum was falling. Or at least that was the feeling running through him. The world was lurching away, leaving only the warm closeness of Arowyn to ground him. The smoothness of her lips, the scent of her hair, the firmness of her body. Callum clung to them, out of need, out of the unbearable loneliness his marriage had become. It didn't help matters that he could see so much of Kirstene's face in her sister.

The touch of Arowyn's fingers at his laces alarmed him. And aroused him as well. They should stop, he knew. He should stop. But instead he closed his lips over hers once again, even as he reached up and cupped her breast with his hand, squeezing it through the soft material of her blouse. And then he was pulling her blouse open, the need to feel her flesh in his flooding his mind, washing away all hesitation.

"God forgive us," Callum murmured huskily, his fingers reveling in the warmth of her naked breast beneath his fingers, "but we are only mortal, and I need you, Arowyn. I need you as much as any man ever need a woman."
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Arowyn?
The minute she felt the warms of his hands upon her heavy cold breast, she was lost. Lost to the feelings he gave her. Lost to the attention. Lost the the need.
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She had always been attacked to Callum. Ever since the first time she saw him. When he¡¯d come to her father¡¯s home to court Kirstene.
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He had cut a fine figure. His rich dark hair that she longed to run her fingers through. His bright blue eyes that dance between mirth and mischief. His full kissable lips. His Strong shoulders, back and hands. His smile¡­.
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There was something about him that could boy be denied, an arrogance, a confidence, a swagger.
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She had wanted him then.?Longed for his attention. needed to feel the strength of his hand holding her breast. To feel his full lips kissing over ever inch of skin on her body. To feel the weight of his sinful body pinning her down¡­his strong cock pressing deeper into her core.
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And now¡­here they were¡­
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Arowyn moaned at his hands on her breast, her own hands fumbled quickly, pushing the laces away. Shoving his trousers down. She needed this¡­they needed this.


Re: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)

 

Draven)

Draven sighed but shook his head, "no, I am glad you did bring this up. It changes many things. I do love you." He said before giving her another kiss. This did indeed change many things. The thought of losing her was unthinkable. He would take her to the island. An island that only a few select pirates know about. There she and their child would be safe.?

He held her a few moments longer, "for now, we should rest. You get yourself settled while I go on deck and check in with the crew. I will return shortly."
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: Khadashee

¡°Okay,¡± she whispered kissing him quickly ¡°don¡¯t be gone long.¡±

As he left, Khadashee realized she had made a very terrible mistake broaching this subject with Draven. He was never going to agree to her plan. And based on his words. He had come up with his own plan.

Khadadsher stripped from her dress and slipped on her slip. She wanted to go to bed. She would put this out of her mind for the time being.


Re: Elusive Capture: Beaches. Andrew/·¡±¹´Ç²Ô±ð¡¯

 

Andrew

?The Captain of the Elusive couldn't help but laugh at the question.? "Someone is always after me, my love.? The Spanish.? The French.? The Dutch.? Even the British sometimes.? Part of the life of being a smuggler, I'm afraid."? He didn't mention the other reason people might be after him.? That secret would have to be shared later.? "But the Elusive is the swiftest ship in these waters, and I know every cove, every inlet, and every current and shoal between here and the Continent.? That's kept me alive and my crew alive and out of reach for the last three years."? He looked at her, his eyes glinting with an almost boyish confidence and sense of adventure.? "It'll do us for a trip to France, I think."?

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With that, he left to attend to inspect the ship's final repairs and assess its readiness.? ? Satisfied, he returned a short time later.? "Everything looks good.? I believe we'll be able to catch the morning tide and be on our way. In the meantime, some of the crew were able to shoot a couple of the wild pigs that are common in these islands, and so we'll have a hearty feast for our last meal before we depart this island."? He slipped his arms around Evone's waist and drew her close.? "Does this meet with my lady's approval?" ?

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Evone stepped into his arms to hold him close. He smelled like man. Rugged and confident and sex all at one time. It was a turn on to her. The way he seemed to know what was going on and how to fix things. How he seemed to strong and confident that nothing could harm him¡­his crew¡­his ship.

At his words,?·¡±¹´Ç²Ô±ð¡¯ eyed him wearily. As sexy as she found it, His confidence would have been infectious if she wasn¡¯t such a cautious person by nature. ¡°If I was to be honest, I¡¯d have to say yes and no. Of course I want to go to France, but I don¡¯t want to do anything to put you at risk.¡± She said her hands toying in his hair. ¡°Are you sure this is wise love. Your safety is my utmost concern.¡±


Re: Elusive Capture: Beaches. Andrew/·¡±¹´Ç²Ô±ð¡¯

 

- Evone' -

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Evone tried her best to clean her face before they approached the ship. She didn't want the men to see her crying. As they walked, she thought about what he said. Forgive herself. That was a novel idea. But how could she forgive something she was the cause of. She went quiet then, walking with him hand and hand to the beach. Maybe he was right. Her mother's death was so long ago, but the pain and fear were still so fresh.

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When he made the announcement about being able to sail with the tide, she smiled, even if she didn't feel too smiley. "Are you really able to go to port...especially a port like France? Will anyone be after you?

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(Andrew)

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The Captain of the Elusive couldn't help but laugh at the question.? "Someone is always after me, my love.? The Spanish.? The French.? The Dutch.? Even the British sometimes.? Part of the life of being a smuggler, I'm afraid."? He didn't mention the other reason people might be after him.? That secret would have to be shared later.? "But the Elusive is the swiftest ship in these waters, and I know every cove, every inlet, and every current and shoal between here and the Continent.? That's kept me alive and my crew alive and out of reach for the last three years."? He looked at her, his eyes glinting with an almost boyish confidence and sense of adventure.? "It'll do us for a trip to France, I think."?

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With that, he left to attend to inspect the ship's final repairs and assess its readiness.? ? Satisfied, he returned a short time later.? "Everything looks good.? I believe we'll be able to catch the morning tide and be on our way. In the meantime, some of the crew were able to shoot a couple of the wild pigs that are common in these islands, and so we'll have a hearty feast for our last meal before we depart this island."? He slipped his arms around Evone's waist and drew her close.? "Does this meet with my lady's approval?"??

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Tag - Evone'

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Re: Port Vega: Night Time Conversations (Keira and Raine)

 

(Raine)

He was certainly focused but a bit distracted. He didn't want her to think he couldn¡¯t keep his stuff together.? ¡°No love, I am good.¡±? But then he pauses.? ¡°My brother called and you...you know there is no love lost between us¡­but he called and wanted me to meet him later¡­at¡­the house that we grew up in.? Neutral territory as neither of us will exactly tear the place down.¡±? He stopped as he didn¡¯t want to let worry cross his mind, but his brother calling and not hearing from his sister set off a few red flags that he DID NOT like.?¡°So about the new recruits, what is your perception?¡±? He said as he moved to another topic versus the one going through his mind right then.?


(Kiera)
"There is only one new recruit now, Lightening Rod since the other one...Devi, decided she had to leave. So, this Roddy person. He is a little bit too big for his breeches. Thinks he is all that, and well that might bode well with some, others are going to put him in his place quickly. Which I think Del is the the perfect person for just that job. She will show him what's what." She paused to sip her wine. "You are aware that the other's at the table have been with us for a while now. Had you not met them all before tonight, besides Mara? I know you two hadn't ever met before."

(Raine)
He smirked as Kiera was ever to work with people he would have pulled all of Roddy's energy from him and leave him a shriveling?husk but he didn't like people like that, but he gave him a bit more rope because he used to be like that some too.? But now he had someone that he cared for more to try to be better.? That wasn't his family at least.

"Mara is the only one I really know, the others a few meet and greets but not much short of their bios.? You don't really know anyone till you do a job with them hunny."? He said as he drink some wine also, he was relaxed a bit more with her but business first with both of them.

Tags:?Kiera


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Re: Blood Bonds: Finding Anais (Draven, Anais, Belanie)

 

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(Draven)
"Very well, what ever you want to call yourselves, I need help locating someone. Will you help me? We have a blood bond and you can use my blood in the spell to find her." Draven said as he stopped and looked at Belanie. He found her beautiful, but right now, his mind was not on the beauty before him, but on one that was lost somewhere.

Did he dare turn it back on, what would Anais feel if he did? Would she feel him too? Would she want him to find her, oh he was going to find her, whether the lady here helped or not, but her help would make finding Anais much easier.

Belanie

Belanie blinked at how quickly he dismissed their conversation in favor of one of his own. ?His words were bold. Help me find someone. A frown touched her face at his abrupt request. Was this Draven as selfish and self-center as she had heard?

Sure he has liberated the humans, but our peoples still suffer¡­the council has said. Even the Lycan board wasn¡¯t necessarily convince of Lord Draven¡¯s true motives in his actions.?

But his words¡­find someone¡­blood bond¡­understanding dawned. ¡°Your lady love,¡± she said

Belanie had heard that Draven¡¯s betrothed had run from him and was now gone somewhere he could not find.?

¡°Finding her will take more than just your blood bond connection. I will need something of her¡­something special¡­meaningful.¡±

Anais

The moon was high in the sky hidden behind clouds. She walked. Moving forward with no real direction. Her mind lost in thought¡­a swirling cauldron of confusion.?

Her wolf wanted out¡­needing to be set free¡­begging to be free.?


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Raconteur City: The Awakening (Ashton, Katya, Cho, Kitty, Hollywood, open)

 

(Cho)
He knew there was another vampire to cull if only to keep her from hunting him down.? He showered to clean the ash from his naked body.? The room was paid for, there was still a certain pain, almost regret at not being able to have a lover again.? He shook his head as he was headed out but there was that part of him that was reminded that he would be alone.? The one he killed he claimed her energy and power, pushing off his needed refill for another 30 days.? Into the night air.? He got back into his car and drove home; he definitely should have listened to that inner voice telling him the woman was too good to be true.? She wanted him almost too badly, he had run off her companion but he would find her eventually as well also she would be a meal to be sure.
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He wasn¡¯t sure to be honest if he even deserved a lover¡­what could he bring another but pain and eventually death.? He was almost glad his friend had left he would never want to hurt her.? He was at his place and went inside, he checked everything out, set his alarms both mundane and magical before he turned over, right now he craved sunlight!!? With that he was gone.
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(Ashton)
He went over things in his mind thinking as he slept that this was something that wasn't adding up at all.? The finger still pointed to his lover's warehouse, why was it used.? He had to trust her, but it wasn't blind trust so he had to get a few answers and not necessarily from her.?"I need to go check out another safehouse that the group shared.? I Need to get to the bottom of this as few things weren't adding up.? So, you need a hand with anything?"? He asked with a wink.
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(Kitty)
Kitty decided that for now she would return to her Haven as she felt a shift coming, and it wasn¡¯t related to the weather. The sudden death of that supernatural, what ever kind it was, has awaken something or someone and she would have to wait to see what or who they were. The vampire Prince of the city had been asleep for half a century, but something in the cosmos was saying that slumber may be coming to an end.
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(Katya)
¡°No, I can handle what I need to do.¡± She paused and then shivered a moment. ¡°Did you feel that?¡± She asked Ashton. ¡°Something has changed in the balance¡­probably nothing.¡± She brushed it aside as there was more important stuff to worry about just now. ¡°I hope you get some answers today.¡± She finished her blood bag and ate her serving of what he made for her, even though she wasn¡¯t ¡°hungry¡±, she ate it our of respect for him. ¡°I will catch up with you later, I will text you when I am finished. Love ya.¡± She gave Ashton a kiss then headed out the door.
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(Hollywood)
Hollywood stirred in her crypt in the cities grave yard. She had been asleep for so long, but something suddenly woke her before she was supposed to be. She pressed the button on the inside of her sarcophagus and waited until the top slide open. She sat up and listened, not with her ears, but with her mind. She reached out to find the blood bags that had been placed in the crypt waiting for her. She took hold of the first one. Drained it, then another, and another until all were gone. She had caretakers that saw to it that blood bags were freshly provided every month for her. It wasn¡¯t the same as a fresh blood from a human, that would have to wait.
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She found the pager on the small table. After climbing out of her resting place she pushed in the numbers. Her caretakers would be here shortly to help her prepare to enter the city as the Prince once more.
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Tag: Cho, Ashton, open


Re: Port Vega: The Night's Elegance

 

(Del)
Del smiled enigmatically at Mia's comment.? "Not exactly.? But I can generally tell when someone feels... wrong.? And you feel anything but wrong."? She shrugged slightly as she added "Besides, my boss has some really good protection-apps installed in our phones.? Makes it easy to catch the dumber types who'd go for something so obvious."
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"I'll be off soon," she went on, slipping her phone back into her jacket.? "And I don't _need_ anyone to walk me home, but company would be nice.? Especially _your_ company.? I think we can find all kinds of things to talk about..." Del casually ran her fingertip across the back of Mia's hand, her voice dropping into a deliciously silky purr "...in all kinds of ways.? People seriously underestimate just how... close... conversation can bring two complete strangers who find each other interesting."

(Mia)
With a smile, "Very true." In response to the comment about conversations. "Then I will go and dance a few songs and wait for your shift to end, if that works for you? I have no where else I need or want to be." With that she slipped off of the bar stool and headed to the dance floor to join in with the crowd that was moving with the beat. It never took her long to find the right rhythm in a crowd.

She watched Del finish her shift and how the woman mingled with the other guest. She had a natural ability to make everyone feel at ease. With a smile, Mia was glad that she came tonight. She would have to make a choice soon, but for now was going to simply enjoy being in the moment that she was in.

Tag: Del


Re: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)

 

(Khadashee)
She knew she was asking a lot of him. And she also knew he was trying to figure out a way the he thought worked for both of them. He just didn¡¯t understand. She had made eye contact with Bakari. She knew he was never going to stop.?Khadashee put her arms around him. Kissing his lips softly. ¡°I¡¯m sorry I brought this up. I don¡¯t want to upset you. Let¡¯s not think of the future now. Only live in the present. Thank you for loving me.¡±

(Draven)
Draven sighed but shook his head, "no, I am glad you did bring this up. It changes many things. I do love you." He said before giving her another kiss. This did indeed change many things. The thought of losing her was unthinkable. He would take her to the island. An island that only a few select pirates know about. There she and their child would be safe.

He held her a few moments longer, "for now, we should rest. You get yourself settled while I go on deck and check in with the crew. I will return shortly."

Tags: Khadashee


Re: Port Vega: Night Time Conversations (Keira and Raine)

 

(Raine)

He was certainly focused but a bit distracted. He didn't want her to think he couldn¡¯t keep his stuff together.? ¡°No love, I am good.¡±? But then he pauses.? ¡°My brother called and you...you know there is no love lost between us¡­but he called and wanted me to meet him later¡­at¡­the house that we grew up in.? Neutral territory as neither of us will exactly tear the place down.¡±? He stopped as he didn¡¯t want to let worry cross his mind, but his brother calling and not hearing from his sister set off a few red flags that he DID NOT like.?¡°So about the new recruits, what is your perception?¡±? He said as he moved to another topic versus the one going through his mind right then.?


(Kiera)
"There is only one new recruit now, Lightening Rod since the other one...Devi, decided she had to leave. So, this Roddy person. He is a little bit too big for his breeches. Thinks he is all that, and well that might bode well with some, others are going to put him in his place quickly. Which I think Del is the the perfect person for just that job. She will show him what's what." She paused to sip her wine. "You are aware that the other's at the table have been with us for a while now. Had you not met them all before tonight, besides Mara? I know you two hadn't ever met before."

Tags: Raine


Re: Blood Bonds: Finding Anais (Draven, Anais, Belanie)

 

(Anais)
Anais continued to wander the camp. Her mind lost in thought. Confusion filled her mind and movements. ?However, that voice that was her Wolf whispered for her to run. To run now and to run hard and to run far.?She placed her hands on her belly and continued to wander about.

(Belanie)
Belanie watched masking the confusion she thought as she watched Draven as he seemed to stumble about. His face told a tale of a man looking for something...what that something was she didn't know. When elected to not join her she nodded. But his behavior intrigued her. She smiled at him as she stood. Her naked body glistening in the moonlight as she got out of the hot tub. "What an archaic term. We prefer oracle, sage, paladin or mage." she said as she walked to the nearby servant who had been standing back in the shadows. The tall man of slender build, this one a vampire with long blonde hair stepped forward helping her put her robe on.

"When people think witch in regards to magic users the images of evil, children eating, broom riding, cauldron stirring, pointy black hat wearing old women with long noses and warts comes to mind. We are none of that." she said as she tied her robe. "Would you like to take a walk amongst the grounds, Lord Draven." she asked as he seemed to be wandering about the deck. "Or would you like to go back inside for drinks and maybe some lite refreshments."

(Draven)
"Very well, what ever you want to call yourselves, I need help locating someone. Will you help me? We have a blood bond and you can use my blood in the spell to find her." Draven said as he stopped and looked at Belanie. He found her beautiful, but right now, his mind was not on the beauty before him, but on one that was lost somewhere.

Did he dare turn it back on, what would Anais feel if he did? Would she feel him too? Would she want him to find her, oh he was going to find her, whether the lady here helped or not, but her help would make finding Anais much easier.

Tag: Anais, Belanie


Raconteur City: Return to the Present (Scarlett, Tempest, open)

 

Scarlett MacAleister
Raconteur Apartment, 2021

Scarlett's mind left Tempest at their original meeting back in 1968 and she found herself sitting on her bed, staring at the black flower, a dahlia, still resting in the palm of her hand. She noticed her hand shaking a little as the memories subsided and reality set in.
"It...can't be," she whispered one last time, before shaking her head and placing the dahlia in an envelope, which she sealed and placed in her nightstand. This was indeed troubling. If Tempest had returned after all these years, and had been inside the apartment to leave her calling card, it meant she would be coming soon -- presumably for revenge after Scarlett had killed her lover and mentor, Wolfram.?
She had killed the evil vampire who murdered her fianc¨¦ and turned her into an undead creature way back in 1986 -- so why now would she come for vengeance? Tempest had not shown herself at all since the killing of Wolfram. Not through Scarlett's trial by the vampire council, not after her exile and all the years that followed when she was most vulnerable. Not a word, not a sighting. Nothing...until now.
Scarlett undressed and reluctantly crawled into her sarcophagus. She needed rest and sunrise was not that far away. She sealed the chamber shut and went to sleep in the blackness, but she stirred frequently as she remembered more of her years with Tempest and her betrayal of her friend.?

Scarlett had slept for several hours before Snow arrived at the apartment and awakened her. She was stirred early from her slumber, but she had told him to wake her when he arrived. As the?sarcophagus opened, she found herself in her bedroom, the heavy shutters closed over the windows so no sunlight could get into the room, and she found her friend, Snow, standing there looking concerned.

"What was all the drama last night?" he asked, helping her out of the chamber and into a robe, which she pulled around herself and secured by tying off the belt. "You scared the shit out of me, girl."
"Nothing happened before I cam home last night? No alarms. No mysterious people came to the door?" she asked.
The young, slender man with a ghostly pale complexion shook his head, "No. Nothing. I was here until 8 p.m. and I locked up and left."
They pulled up the video surveillance from the previous night and oddly, there was about a 45 minute gap in the recording, starting at about 9:30 p.m. until about 10:15 p.m.
"That shouldn't be there," Snow gasped, replaying it again. "It starts right..."
"Right after that black BMW makes its second drive through the parking lot and then parks on the south side of the building. The exterior and interior cameras are all missing time for the next 45 minutes," Scarlett announced. "When the footage resumes at 10:15 p.m., the BMW is gone."
Snow used the computer to enhance an image of the car on its first pass through the lot and he enlarged the view of the license plate. "Got a number," he muttered, writing it down on a scrap of paper. "I'll give this to your computer person."
Scarlett snatched it from his hand, "No, I'll take it to her. I need to see if she's able to intercept any data from the tap I attached to the computer at that estate last night."
Snow rolled his eyes, "That fine...she and I don't get along well anyway."
"You don't get along with anyone," Scarlett smirked. She then put on a more serious face. "Snow, I'm going to need the Black Safehouse activated. It's not safe here right now for me. I need it ready by morning and I need you to make sure you're not followed. Can you do that?"
He nodded, "That flower you said you found, it has your freaked out, doesn't it."
The redhead nodded, "Yes. When you're done, I need you to disappear for awhile. Understood. Use the Rainy Day fund, get a plane ticket and go somewhere nice for a couple weeks. Got it?"
He nodded, sadly. "Black Safehouse, correct?"
"Black," she confirmed.
Snow hugged the redheaded vampire and she stroke his head affectionately as they embraced. After they parted, he stood up and wiped tears away as he made for the doorway. "Your dinner is in the refrigerator. I'll get everything taken care of at Black House. Then I'll be back here to close things up."
She nodded and watched him leave, not certain she would see him again. Scarlett then showered and dressed, before packing a backpack and tending to her awaiting blood packets. Once nourished, she waited until sundown and left.
As she drove away on her motorcycle, with the envelope containing the flower in the pack, the license plate number in her pocket and the hope in her heart that the ruse of sending Snow off to "open" the Black Safehouse would throw Tempest off, in the event her apartment was bugged or Snow was being followed.
Black Safehouse was a property she owned. A small house in a quiet neighborhood outside Raconteur. Activating it was code for Snow to make it look like that is where she'd be staying when she was actually going to an undisclosed safehouse in another part of the city. This safehouse, a loft in a heavily fortified and secure warehouse, was not particularly comfortable or neat, but it was a place to hide. Activating Black Safehouse would also mean a secondary employee of Scarlett's would be brought into play. Someone Scarlett kept on retainer who could do the same job Snow performed for her daily...just in case Snow's cover was blown and he himself had become a target.
As she drove away, she sent a text to her other Caretaker, notifying them they would be needed later tonight. Then, the vampire headed toward her meeting with the mysterious hacker she used for all of her Internet and technology needs.

(Tempest, open)


Re: The Plot Thickens? (Katya and Ashton)

 

(Ashton)

He rested but it wasn¡¯t fully relaxed once he was gone.? He could see his mind drifting past the fact that the betrayal from Arrow was real.? He didn¡¯t want to believe it but right now his friend was gone and now he had to deal with the fact that this was something that didn¡¯t set right with him.? His mind was distracted and he was glad he had his love he could trust.? He wasn¡¯t sure he could deal with any more of this were it not for her.?

He swore he could feel the change and shifting of her being in his arms, the heated change between them was not there.?But he opened his eyes to find her there.? He rolled over to wrap his arms around her.? She was home to him.? He moved to kiss her neck before he drifted back off as well, the love of her was what let him live.

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Morning came for him too soon.? He woke up just before dawn as he did daily and now he moved to have his time to work out without waking her.? He then went to clean up, then went to make them some breakfast.? It was just him wanting this to be over, an idea to solve this as he knew now he had trust issues and never thought the person that he trusted most in the city besides the one he slept with.

(Katya)
Katya woke up shortly after Ashton had left the bed. She knew he would work out, then shower, and make breakfast. She pulled her phone out of the drawer and turned it on. Shortly after she received a text. With a smile, she responded, then deleted it. All was moving as it should. She knew where they were and was glad that all were accounted for.
She got up, dressed and made her way to the kitchen. She pulled the blood bag from the fridge from the night before and finished it. She never liked to leave one opened for long. From there she gave Ashton a smile. "Smells good. So, I have to head to town to take care of a few things, today. What are your plans?"

(Ashton)
He went over things in his mind thinking as he slept that this was something that wasn't adding up at all.? The finger still pointed to his lover's warehouse, why was it used.? He had to trust her, but it wasn't blind trust so he had to get a few answers and not necessarily from her.

"I need to go check out another safehouse that the group shared.? I Need to get to the bottom of this as few things weren't adding up.? So you need a hand with anything?"? He asked with a wink.




Tag: Katya


Re: What Lies in the Heart. Mikayla/The Dragon

 

Mikayla?
?
Mikayla chuckled at the their worried faces. Seeing them shuffle about to try to figure out what exactly she meant was comical.
?
"We don't have to chisel stone to make this place a home." she said sipping her tea. Then she put her cup down. "I would like to plant a garden with fresh fruit, veggies and flowers. I would like to open up the shutters so that some light and natural light filters into the rooms. I would like to start having dinner together as a family, and that includes Angus. I would like to take the time to make this place more homey, cosy, inviting. Maybe by doing so you won't be so grumpy. I want to give you both something worth waking up in the morning. Those are the changes I would like to make. But you both have a say. This was your home before it was mine, so I would like you to both be excited about the changes. However if you are not and don't want it. I will not do it," She said eyeing both the men in front of her. "So what do you say? Would you like me to grace this place with a woman touch, or would you prefer this woman stay in her place?"?
?
(The Dragon, Angus)
?
The Dragon exchanged an uncertain glance with Angus, then looked back to Mikayla when the servant could only shrug back helplessly.? "I give you permission to effect whatever changes you wish to make within the keep," the Dragon said, his deep voice sending vibrations though the stones in the floor and walls, quickly adding an anxious "short of burning the place down, that is.? It might be... interesting... to see something different for a change.? Angus will assist you in whatever ways you feel he can be of use."
?
Angus touched his forehead in dutiful acknowledgement of his instructions.? The Dragon turned to leave, but scowled at Mikayla sourly.? "I seriously doubt if any being could make you you stay in your place, whatever that is.? His draconic features then softened slightly.? "But I do hope that you will find some time amid your 'changes' to resume your magic studies.? I... I would consider it a personal favor."??
?
With that, the Dragon left the chamber, exiting through the massive balcony, though instead of flying off, he chose to climb up the stones of the exterior wall until he disappeared from view.? Angus turned to Mikayla and asked "As the Master said, I am yours to command.? At least for now."
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Tag - Mikayla


Re: High Moon Tales. Tales of the Wicked West.

 

  • [Etienne]

    ?

    Etienne smiled. But her passed would not seemed to leave her alone. He had said that if she ever saw him again, she would make her life hell. That was what this was...hell. That was what he was doing.

    ?

    "I appreciate you saying so and looking out for me. But I know why the evil is after us. Its because of me. I am the reason why these things wants us so bad and the only way to keep you and the others safe is to distance myself from you. I know you are going to think I'm crazy, but the more I stay with you, the more danger I put you in. If I separate from you guys you don't have to go to Miller's Crossing because the evil will stop when it finds me. And you can all go about your lives. Please don't try to stop me. All I ask is that you give me a heads start before you go back to the others. And then Flynn can take you guys anywhere you wanna go that is away from here."

    ?

    (Flynn)

    ?

    The pookah waited until Sicilien and Chase had gathered the mounts and brought them into the circle he was tracing on the cave floor, then closed the circle with a final arc.? He then began concentrating and chanting, one finger touching the circle, causing the lines to begin to glow brightly, a shimmering gold with traces of black and green.? The cave floor within the circle began to change, growing first fuzzy, seemingly melting away like a fog. And then it became clear again, but it was no longer the same cave floor that they'd been looking at.? It was far below them and yet right in front of them, causing a strange feeling of vertigo in anyone who gazed upon it.

    ?

    "Okay," Flynn murmured, concentrating on his spell.? "The portal's open and ready.? Chase, you and Sicilien take the horses in and anything else you wanna bring with you.? Best if you keep close to the horses to steady 'em.? The feeling can be disorientin' when you're passin' through, 'specially since you're gonna be goin' down with this one."

    ?

    Without taking his eyes off the portal, he called out loudly toward the cave mouth.? "Callie, it's time!? Best you and Etienne get on in here and step through right quick.? I cain' hold this open for very long."

    ?

    (Sicillien)

    ¡°Ready when you are, medicine man,¡± the bounty hunter responded, keeping a tight hold on the horses.? Disorienting was right.? He felt his mind try to make sense of this perceived change in gravity, as if his body was being dragged down and yet there was still solid ground beneath his feet.? The longer they stood there though, the heavier he felt with his stomach threatening to upchuck the contents.

    ¡°Hey, ladies.? What¡¯s the hold up?? I don¡¯t want to end up half here and half there.? Let¡¯s hurry it up please!¡± He called out to them, looking to Callie and Etienne.? That women was hesitating, he could feel it and if she bolted like she did during their one on one talk, then they could all end up in trouble here.? It¡¯s not like he wanted to be part of whatever this fucked up shit was, but it was clear that he had to see it through to the end.? The question was¡­what would happen if their troupe split up?

    (Chase)
    He moved through the portal with his gear.? They were closer to Miller¡¯s Crossing; he could feel it, not sure how but he knew he needed to be there, he knew they all needed to be there, particularly Etienne.? I was about the group of them being able to stop whatever this was and that was NOT going to happen if they split up.? He wasn¡¯t a magician so he couldn¡¯t make her come, but he was well aware that they were going to fail if one of them didn¡¯t come.? He remembered what Amy said¡­they all had a role to play.? <<Please come Etienne, we need you!>> He said with almost a mental summons.? He needed her to come so he could be free, his sacrifice wouldn¡¯t be in vain, everyone would have their playmate and he would be alone once more.? It would be as it should have been!? There was no happiness for him here!

    He was rubbing both of his horses to calm them after coming through the portal.? He was holding on to the saddle horn as he got down, something told him the dark skinned maid? would be the lynchpin in all of this¡­but it wasn¡¯t the reason she thought or even he thought.? He just knew if the Sicilian had to do this on his own he would be a liability for he would be constantly thinking about Etienne.? Surely she would come to save his life if nothing else.??



(New Callie Carson)

? ?Callie let go of Etienne's hand and walked back over to where the group had assembled. If Etienne did not come with them she had a feeling they were doomed to fail at Miller's Crossing. She climbed back up onto her horse, took one more look at Etienne, then turned to the pookah.
? ? "I'm ready if the rest of you are," she said. Callie then prepared for what was about to happen...

[PLEASE:?Do Not Change Tag Line of the Posting order. It is as follows: Flynn, Sicilien, Chase, Callie, Etienne



Re: Raconteur City: Mountaintop Creamery (Cho, NPC Autumn)

 

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(Autumn)
She screamed first in pleasure, then in great pain. The scream echoed across the city and many knew that a vampire was being killed by a means that was extremely painful. Many wondered what being was able to inflict such torment and torcher. Once she was gone, there were no remains to clean up. Nothing was left of the girl.

(Kitty)
Kitty had heard the scream and it chilled her beyond anything ever. She knew that Cho had to be involved somehow, but why. Did he have a contract? Well, at least it was over now. The balance shifted and who knew what that would bring to their city of supernaturals.

?(Cho)
He knew there was another vampire to cull if only to keep her from hunting him down.? He showered to clean the ash from his naked body.? The room was paid for, there was still a certain pain, almost regret at not being able to have a lover again.? He shook his head as he was headed out but there was that part of him that was reminded that he would be alone.? The one he killed he claimed her energy and power, pushing off his needed refill for another 30 days.? Into the night air.? He got back into his car and drove home, he definitely should have listened to that inner voice telling him the woman was too good to be true.? She wanted him almost too badly, he had run off her companion but he would find her eventually as well also she would be a meal to be sure.

He wasn¡¯t sure to be honest if he even deserved a lover¡­what could he bring another but pain and eventually death.? He was almost glad his friend had left he would never want to hurt her.? He was at his place and went inside, he checked everything out, set his alarms both mundane and magical before he turned over, right now he craved sunlight!!?? With that he was gone.

Tag: Kitty


Re: High Moon Tales. Tales of the Wicked West.

 

(Callie Carson)

?

?Callie looked concerned and shook her head, "No, Etienne...you can't go. We're in the middle of nowhere, for one. And I believe it was meant for the five of us to meet and complete this quest together. Don't ask how I know, because I couldn't tell you if I wanted to, but I know we were brought together for a reason...to defeat the evil at Miller's Crossing. We need you with us if we hope to succeed."

?

[Etienne]

?

Etienne smiled. But her passed would not seemed to leave her alone. He had said that if she ever saw him again, she would make her life hell. That was what this was...hell. That was what he was doing.

?

"I appreciate you saying so and looking out for me. But I know why the evil is after us. Its because of me. I am the reason why these things wants us so bad and the only way to keep you and the others safe is to distance myself from you. I know you are going to think I'm crazy, but the more I stay with you, the more danger I put you in. If I separate from you guys you don't have to go to Miller's Crossing because the evil will stop when it finds me. And you can all go about your lives. Please don't try to stop me. All I ask is that you give me a heads start before you go back to the others. And then Flynn can take you guys anywhere you wanna go that is away from here."

?

(Flynn)

?

The pookah waited until Sicilien and Chase had gathered the mounts and brought them into the circle he was tracing on the cave floor, then closed the circle with a final arc.? He then began concentrating and chanting, one finger touching the circle, causing the lines to begin to glow brightly, a shimmering gold with traces of black and green.? The cave floor within the circle began to change, growing first fuzzy, seemingly melting away like a fog. And then it became clear again, but it was no longer the same cave floor that they'd been looking at.? It was far below them and yet right in front of them, causing a strange feeling of vertigo in anyone who gazed upon it.

?

"Okay," Flynn murmured, concentrating on his spell.? "The portal's open and ready.? Chase, you and Sicilien take the horses in and anything else you wanna bring with you.? Best if you keep close to the horses to steady 'em.? The feeling can be disorientin' when you're passin' through, 'specially since you're gonna be goin' down with this one."

?

Without taking his eyes off the portal, he called out loudly toward the cave mouth.? "Callie, it's time!? Best you and Etienne get on in here and step through right quick.? I cain' hold this open for very long."

?

(Sicillien)

¡°Ready when you are, medicine man,¡± the bounty hunter responded, keeping a tight hold on the horses.? Disorienting was right.? He felt his mind try to make sense of this perceived change in gravity, as if his body was being dragged down and yet there was still solid ground beneath his feet.? The longer they stood there though, the heavier he felt with his stomach threatening to upchuck the contents.

¡°Hey, ladies.? What¡¯s the hold up?? I don¡¯t want to end up half here and half there.? Let¡¯s hurry it up please!¡± He called out to them, looking to Callie and Etienne.? That women was hesitating, he could feel it and if she bolted like she did during their one on one talk, then they could all end up in trouble here.? It¡¯s not like he wanted to be part of whatever this fucked up shit was, but it was clear that he had to see it through to the end.? The question was¡­what would happen if their troupe split up?

(Chase)
He moved through the portal with his gear.? They were closer to Miller¡¯s Crossing; he could feel it, not sure how but he knew he needed to be there, he knew they all needed to be there, particularly Etienne.? I was about the group of them being able to stop whatever this was and that was NOT going to happen if they split up.? He wasn¡¯t a magician so he couldn¡¯t make her come, but he was well aware that they were going to fail if one of them didn¡¯t come.? He remembered what Amy said¡­they all had a role to play.? <<Please come Etienne, we need you!>> He said with almost a mental summons.? He needed her to come so he could be free, his sacrifice wouldn¡¯t be in vain, everyone would have their playmate and he would be alone once more.? It would be as it should have been!? There was no happiness for him here!

He was rubbing both of his horses to calm them after coming through the portal.? He was holding on to the saddle horn as he got down, something told him the dark skinned maid? would be the lynchpin in all of this¡­but it wasn¡¯t the reason she thought or even he thought.? He just knew if the Sicilian had to do this on his own he would be a liability for he would be constantly thinking about Etienne.? Surely she would come to save his life if nothing else.??


[PLEASE:?Do Not Change Tag Line of the Posting order. It is as follows: Flynn, Sicilien, Chase, Callie, Etienne


Re: Port Vega: A Call to Brandon and Mia (Macamber, Brandon, Kites, Gen)

 


?[Macamber]

?

The security officer noted the brief text that popped up on her smartphone. "Good." she texted back.? "Will see you in my office when you get here.? Exercise extreme caution."? She hesitated a moment, then added "Trust no one" and hit send.??

?

Well, that's one on the way, she thought, slipping the smartphone back in her jacket.? No response from Mia yet.? She hoped that the water-whisperer wasn't being targeted, but there was no way to be sure.??

?

Checking that her office security was fully up and hadn't been compromised, Macamber pulled up two documents on her laptop and began studying them.? One was Chord's will.? The other... wasn't.? She wondered if Brandon would be able to tell the difference.? And what it would mean if he could.

?

[Gen]

?

Gen was startled when Kites picked her up bodily so that her legs were wrapped around the winged youth's waist, then carried her over to the table and rested her butt on the edge.? The closeness of Kites though chased all other thoughts from her mind, making her relax in his arms, and when he began touching her back, and then her face and thigh, her body automatically began shifting to male mode. She could feel the changes in the usual places, her face becoming leaner, her chest flattening, and of course the discomfort in his crotch as that part of him was demanding more space.? And all of him was wanting even more contact.??

?

"Is it selfish?" the androgyne mused with something of a smirk, his hands now touching Kites' face in return.? "Probably.? Now ask me if I care." Wrapping his legs even more tightly around Kites' waist, Gen pulled the other boy's face close and began kissing him hungrily.??

?

[Kites]

"I think I already know the answer," Kites murmured as he let himself be drawn in the androgyne's embrace.? Their mouths collided with force.? Lips smacking, teeth knocking, tongues lashing as they simply set about devouring each other.? Every touch that he received from his lover electrified him, causing the hairs on his arms to stand on end and set his skin on fire, flushing his whole entire body with a deep, pink hue.? His chest expanded as he inhaled Gen's scent, a cocktail of peaches and something else?that made his mind heady, making him get drunker and drunker, and dizzier and dizzier the more he was around Gen.? His sunk his hands into Gen's waist, his thumbs rolling lazy circles on the androgyne's hips, grinding their bodies together as he moaned out, pulling back for just a moment to catch his breath.

"What is is about you that makes me so crazy for you, Gen?" Kites asked, his heart beating like a machine gun.? He placed their foreheads together, willing himself to bring some semblance of control before he completely lost it.? And he was very close to it, already toeing that line of no return.? His pants felt incredibly tight, as were Gen's if his erection was of any indication, his lover's legs locking him in and not letting go.? The androgyne knew just what effect he had on the winged youth, dragging his hands through Kites's downy feathers that lined his back and surrounded his wings, causing the other to shudder in response.? "Did I tell you how dangerous that is?? If you continue touching my wings like that then I'll be forced to devour you head to toe."? Corny?? Maybe.? Did he care?? Absolutely not.

(Brandon)
He moved upstairs apparently he was in a hurry, he was only going upstairs and he moved through the common room, Brandon was already in a mood, his eyes took in everything within the room. He spotted Kites and Gen, the displeasure etched on his face if they could both see his face, which told that he?was?not in the mood.? "Can you two get a room?? You each have one, this is not the place for that...Choose one!"? He was realizing why his sister thought he was like that...was he truly that thirsty?'? Anyway he kept moving up to Macamber's office.? He had been summoned back for a reason, but was he even ready to come back?? Did it matter ready or not he had to be here, he had to close himself off and focus on the tasks at hand.? He moved into the office as he looked at Macamber.? "Yes?!?"? He asked, sounding more assured and in control than he truly felt right now, with every moment his world was crashing one more domino at a time.? He showed no real motion, it would have been a good indication to his family that something was wrong these people didn't realize it.? It didn't matter.? 'Here and now, nothing more!'? He pondered.

Tag - Brandon, Mia, Macamber, Gen, Kites

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