Angelia Caponelli:
Angelia will plan to arrive with Jer and Nab together.
Nabiki Tala'mau: (beams
down)
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He's dressed in his business-casual attire...white button-down shirt,
black slacks, brown shoes. He's cleaned himself up...showered, shaved, etc. He
still looks exceptionally tired, and even a little emotionally distant, though
he's holding it in well enough.
Angelia Caponelli: Ang's in
her own sort of business-cas attire, which means pants, soft dove grey, and a
creamy cashmire sweater, nice black leather shoes, nice black leather bag and
jacket. She looks... well hopeful, serious but hopeful.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *She's
wearing a faux leopard spotted coat, that hangs to her ankles over loose
fitting black slacks and a coffee colored blouse. Black boots house her feet.*
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Smooths
white kid skin gloves and glances at her companions, as if to say, is this the
place?*
Angelia Caponelli: She nods
to Nab and looks over the house (which I believe is in queens). She takes a
deep breath and heads up to the door.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He's looking around, eyes alert, maybe a little paranoid. Like he's
expecting a trap.
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
Stonewall's house is part of a duplex in a
suburban part of Queens, on the corner, directly across from a cemetary.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Sharing
Jer's thoughts, although it's not outwardly apparent as she strolls towards the
house like it belonged to her, and a bowl of cream was waiting inside.*
(per+alert)
Nabiki Tala'mau:
6,5,7,9,1,2,
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He eyes the cemetary a moment, then turns, following Angelia to the
door.
Angelia Caponelli: She
knocks, for all she knows they could be inside by now.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Ang on
point, Jer at her back, Nabiki casually brings up the rear, unrushed.*
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
There is no one at the house.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He frowns a moment, and looks to Angelia. "We early?"
Angelia Caponelli: She
pauses and tries the door to see if it's opened. "They could be on the
other side." She murmers to her companions.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Eyes the
graveyard curiously.*
Nabiki Tala'mau: "One
of you con look weetout passing, eh?"
Okami Yuki -> Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
((I can arrive any time now, or I wait for
you to give the go?))
Angelia Caponelli: She nods
and lets her eyes unfocus.
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
A luxury sedan with gold trim drives up to
the curb, slowing to a stop. The driver is a singularly ugly young man, almost
as ugly as the passenge who exits the back and holds the door for Okami.
Angelia Caponelli:
5,2,3,2,
Okami Yuki: ((*G*)) *she steps
out, nodding even so faitly to the man who just opened her door, her eyes scanning
the place, before she begings moving*
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Amber
eyes track the approach of the sedan, and watch as Okami gets out.*
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
Those who know the Nam family will recognize
Mohk Nam, who is dressed in a thick parka over formal red and yellow batick
shirt and red sarong and fez.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: Hearing the car pull up, he turns around, tensing slightly. Upon
seeing Okami, he relaxes, though only a little.
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
(batik)
Okami Yuki: Yuki is a young
woman. Her noble Japanese heritage leaks through every gesture, every step, and
every movement she makes. Her long black hair falls straight behind her back,
braided due to someone else's care most of the time. She wears generally white
clothes, perfectly clean and regal, in the day’s vogue. Her eyes are curious,
shining with an awareness of wanting to know everything, dark and perfectly
hazed. She steps with care and grace, with a kind of feline grace in her
movement. http://www.geocities.com/furygodess/Yuki10.JPG
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Her
tongue plays briefly along a pointed canine as she watches them approach.*
Angelia Caponelli:
She blinks and shakes her head a bit, about to say something to
her companions when she spots the Sedan. She smiles politely and inclines her
head to Okami as she steps out of it.
Nabiki Tala'mau: Often
garbed in colorful fabrics that celebrate her heritage as an African, Nabiki is
nonetheless possessed of a quiet dignity. Her ebony skin is only a shade
lighter than her hair which stands but a quarter inch off her skull. Athletic
and graceful, the tall woman is in her mid twenties. Piercing, amber eyes
suggest an intelligent and curious nature.
Okami Yuki: *she'll return the
nod given with a regal, one, somewhat visible*
Angelia Caponelli: And
additional head bowing to Mohk.
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
((just a note, Okami would be wearing red
clothes today due to it being the New Year))
Okami Yuki: ((oi... still
wearing, for once red, a red kimono with soft, small withe-ish emobriderings))
Okami Yuki: ((yea.. I
remembered =) ))
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Her eyes
drift to Angelia, then flicker back to the new arrivals. A slight tilt of her
head towards them both suffices for her greeting.*
Okami Yuki: ((ergs...
withe-ish, being creamy---colored, sorry))
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: She looks at Angelia a moment, then Nabiki, before looking to
Okami, giving her a polite Japanese-style bow. Mohk gets a nod.
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
He grins broadly to them all, his wide,
froggy mouth revealing mismatched and jagged teeth. His buggy, wideset eyes
don't lend themselves well to the smile and the effect is halfway between
comical and horrific. "Happy New Year," he says, nodding to them and
moving toward the house. He unlocks the door, and ushers them inside.
Angelia Caponelli: She
moves out of the way so he can lead them inside, "Happy New Years to you
as well."
Okami Yuki: *She moves,
certantly on, too adding to them* Blessing for the New Year *her voice slow in
the Engish*
Nabiki Tala'mau: *The man
brings to mind a shark in frog's clothing, and she suppresses her natural
desire to pounce on such things as she enters the house with them.*
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
Mohk gives off a strange vibe that makes
people uneasy about him, a sort of used car salesman oilyness that makes you
wonder about his motives and sincerity. Or maybe it's just that anything that
naturally ugly can't possibly serve the mother.
Okami Yuki: *she'll trust the
man as much as she can... to is.. to settle the meeting he was contacted for*
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
The duplex is fully furnished with brand new
items, and looks scarcely lived in.
Nabiki Tala'mau:
3,2,10,4,10,
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
"The General sends his regards," he
says, bowing deeply to them all after closing the door behind him. "And
thanks you for your willingness to meet during the holiday."
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods. "A blessing back, Okami-Sama." He moves inside,
keeping his place behind Angelia.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Looks
casually about the place.*
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
His voice is deep and rich, and quite at
odds with his appearance. His English is quite British, with a hint of his
native Thai around the edges.
Angelia Caponelli: She
looks around as she enters. Used to the place, but not seeing it refurnished.
Her attention turns back onto the two who have come to meet them. Her throat
tightens at the mention of the General and sge nods to Mohk in response.
Okami Yuki: ((samma
*giggles*)) *there is a faint smile to Jeremy, though she merely regards him,
as Mohk speaks, looking to each*
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
"Ambassador Ah Bing Shen sends her
regrets that she could not be here. But she is quite busy overseeing the
festivities at the Pan-Asian cultural center."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *She
doesn't stand behind anyone, her stance independent, as she looks around and
nods a little more deeply than before the frogman's words. Her acknowledgement
graciously granted.*
Okami Yuki: *she regards then
the place, as is looking for the place the actuall meeting will take place at,
before she speaks nothing, then moves to a place to sit, and waits for them to
settle*
Okami Yuki:
*while
the man speaks*
Angelia Caponelli: "Of
course, please convey our best wished for the new year to the Ambassador when
you next speak with her," she says politely.
Angelia Caponelli: (wishes
even)
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas:
He nods to Mohk. "Quite
understandable."
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
"I am Mohk Nam, Steel Pillar of the
Water Lotus Sentai of the Court of Hundred Blossoms." He bows formally to
them. "I was sent to represent you to General Jinchiro Satu."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Focuses
sharp eyes on Nam as the atmosphere grows formal.*
Nabiki Tala'mau: *A glance
to Ang.*
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
"The General wishes to resolve the
conflicts between the Snakes and the Dragons peacefully."
Angelia Caponelli: She's
not sure about the etiquette here though since Ingavar reminded her she needs
to be more feminine and demure in her dealings with the Asains, she looks to
Jeremy to introduce himself formally first and gives him a little nod.
Okami Yuki: *her eyes go to
him, before she looks back to them, time of introducions, though waits as he
keeps talking*
Nabiki Tala'mau: And when
the conversation proceeds without more formal introductions, she simply
interrupts. "Nabiki Tala'mau, Akaa of the Bastet, Eyes to the Body of
Harmony."
Okami Yuki: +then she states
after the man, even when some know her* I am Okami Yuki, Wooded Fist of the
Court of the hundred Blossoms, I am here representing the General Jinchiro
Satu's wishes.
Okami Yuki: ((wood, ))
Nabiki Tala'mau: (dlp, and
move her introduction to after Jer's)
Okami Yuki: *Her eyes going to
Nabiki as she intones her introduction*
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods to Angelia, and turns to return the bow to Mohk. "I am
Jeremy Thomas, Spine of the Body of Harmony. We thank you and Jinchiro-Sama for
this opporunity to resolve these conflicts."
Okami Yuki: ((or not yet *G*))
Angelia Caponelli: She
looks to Nab to cue her introduction and then bows herself, "I am Angelia
Caponelli, Adren Theurge of the Body of Harmony." She greets softly.
Okami Yuki:
*Her
eyes going to each as they introduce themselves*
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
He looks them over, then bows again and says
"The Body seems only half-formed. The General has doubts as to whether or
not it is capable of holding to it's resolutions."
Okami Yuki: *A look to Nam,
then back to the westerners, only three*
Angelia Caponelli: She
opens her mouth and closes it, glancing to her body-mates to see if they wish
to reply so she won't be talkinig over them is she does.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *You can
almost see her ears flatten back at his statement, and she casually examines
her well groomed nails.*
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods to Mohk. "The Body has suffered unfortunate losses
over the past year, yes. It is wounded...but those wounds are healing. The Body
will become whole, and will be capable of holding, we assure you."
Nabiki Tala'mau: "The
General's doubts will not affect our success."
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
He nods, non-committal, then looks to Okami
to state what the General requests.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Golden
eyes holding Nam's if he looks.*
Okami Yuki: *she nods once to
Nam, regarding them, considering her words with care* Things have been on a bad
stated in the past, we wish to speak, and to negotiate
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
Meeting one's gaze is considered impolite in
Asian and he simply stands behind and to the side of Okami as she speaks.
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
((Asian society. damn, my fingers keep
editing my brain0)
Okami Yuki: *she waits a
moment, before adding* There is a Doctor STrogh ((dont' recall what, and she
might pronouce it a bit wrongly)) we wish to finish his corruption in unison to
yours.
Okami Yuki: ((*giggles*))
Angelia Caponelli: She
smiles softly hearing the first of Okami's terms but waits to see if she's
finished before commenting.
Nabiki Tala'mau:
Her gaze drifts to Okami as she speaks. One eyebrow slowly elevates
at Okami's words. "Pardon?"
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "We
welcome the opportunity to do so." He nods. "Dr. Schondorf, if that
is who you mean, is a man who's corruption would be well-served ending, for all
our sakes."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Blinks at
Jer. No one has mentioned this Schondorf to her.*
Okami Yuki: *She nods to
JEremy, as she controls for she seems ,eager?, to finish that man, she still
considers more, looking to each of them, for reactions* We realice there have
been... wrongings withing the Dragons... *looking to Angelia, who stated
herself as Theurge* The General is willing to allow and clear those wrongs from
each person, so they may see again the path of Selene
Angelia Caponelli: She nods
her agreement with Jeremy.
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
"Or their true duties as outlined by
the Emerald Mother," he adds to Okami's last, recognizing not all shen
serve the Moon."
Okami Yuki: *looking to Nam,
nods to him, his words place hers rather well* both *said softly*
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
(add " between last, and recognizing))
Okami Yuki: *as she ment
Selene usualy lights the way to the right path towards the Mother*
Nabiki Tala'mau: "The
general is impertinant to think we don't know our path, or that we ever lost
sight of it," she purrs.
Angelia Caponelli: She nods
to Okami, "Thank you, but I'm not entirely clear as to what you mean by
clear a person of their wrongs. By rite and ritual? Or do you mean that he will
forgive our past errs if we move back to our paths?"
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: A quick glance to Nabiki, shaking his head slightly.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: As if to say, "Not now."
Okami Yuki: I ment by rite and
ritual *looking to Angelia, then she regards Nabiki* I was not speaking of your
path Tala'mau san *with a faint frown, then regards Angelia again* as I stated
before, in private
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Narrows
her eyes slightly at Jer. The spine seems to think it's grown a mind. She is
not pleased with the insults the girl so poorly presents as 'negotiations'.*
Angelia Caponelli: She nods
to Okami, "We are greatful for the General's gracious offer to see us
cleansed of our past wrong doings. Would it cause offence to ask that I be able
to speak with yourself or himself regarding the details of this ritual before
committing ourselves to undergoing it?"
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Snaps her
teeth with an audible click.*
Okami Yuki: *she blinks,
frowning slightly more, then realising a soft sigh, as they do not seem to
understand subtetly, she cast a glance to Nam then simple states* I am not
speaking of you people being cleansed. I am speaking of ours *her eyes going to
Angelia fixedly, slighlty dissapointed they would not understand*
Okami Yuki: ((realising=relising..
eh casting out))
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Settling
a bit when Okami makes herself clear.* "Who will perform the
cleansing?"
Angelia Caponelli: Ahs and
nods slightly to Okami, "Ah thank you for the clarification. We are very
greatful for the General's offer to see this done and should he wish assistance
I will gladly offer mine in the rituals." It's her specialty after all
these years of practice.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He sighs a little bit, closing his eyes for a second, and nods to
Okami. "Our apologies, Okami-Sama. A misunderstanding."
Okami Yuki: *she is quiet a
moment, measuring words, before she states* we wish your asistance on it
*looking to Angelia again* and we wish it to be private
Angelia Caponelli: She nods
to Okami, "Of course. I will be available where and when ever you need
me."
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
He nods to Okami's words. "The General
wishes to heal the rift between the Snakes and the Dragons and unite them all
under the wise leadership of the Samuarai Zi Teng."
Okami Yuki: *she nods to
Angelia once, nodding too to Nam's words* the united attack to this Doctor
could be the first step... and in preparing for such attack we might realise
cleansing rituals before and after comming back...for the Mother's blessing
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
(*smacks fingers around for typing so
horribly today* I point you at code for a few hours, and you think that's a
license to write gibberish...))
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "The General is a wise and honorable man."
Okami Yuki: ((^giggles and
hugs the pour Singha*))
Angelia Caponelli: That's a
bit of a erm... suprise. She nods to Jeremy's words.
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
"But in order to do so, the Body of
Harmony must submit to the authority of the Court of a Hundred Blossoms and to
climb the mountain as an officially recognized sentai."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Reserves comment
as she listens.*
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Spins a
finger in the gold chain hanging around her neck as she listens, almost
absently.*
Okami Yuki: *she smiles
softly* the path to wisedoom is not always a clear one, and you may be lost...
reaching the goal is a Blessing *comment softly, looking to them* shall we say
we agree on a united attack?. And as an act of trust or rather an oportunity
you may chose one to perform the Rituals for preparaition for battle... and I
shall call to Ask for the Mother's and the Sister's blessing...
Okami Yuki: ((EH DLP!))
Okami Yuki: ((well the last
bit at least =P ))
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Sputters,
a little, then laughs outright. She can't believe what she's hearing.*
Angelia Caponelli: She
turns her dark eyes to Jermey and Nab to see how they feel about becoming an
offical Sentai.
Nabiki Tala'mau: "So...
let's see if I've got this right. The dragons admit they suffered corruption,
wish to be cleansed, and forgive us for pointing out their corruption so long
as we come to work for them?" Amusement plain.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks at Nabiki again, eyes widening in disbelief.
Okami Yuki: *sighs again, in
truth westernes can be like children sometimes, she looks to Nabiki* don't you
consider here and now the General Tzi Teng as Leader?
Angelia Caponelli: She
looks to Nabiki with faint frown, "Sister. They're agreeing to submit to
the leadership of OUR general if we are willing to make the consession of
formally becoming what we have been all this time."
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
Mohk remains quiet after dropping that
bombshell, allowing the others to discuss it amongst themselves.
Okami Yuki: *and smiles as
Angelia makes her point*
Nabiki Tala'mau: Ang>
"Exactly. They're trying to save face at the expense of our dignity. We
are already all these things. We do not require, after the fact, their
permission to be what we are."
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He can't help it. He's outwardly disgusted with Nabiki at the
moment, shakins his head at her. "Jesus Christ..."
Okami Yuki: *and falls onto
watching and listening them, a ligth frown again to Nabiki*
Nabiki Tala'mau: "It's
an insult."
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "No, Nabiki. That's what YOU'RE doing." He looks at her,
then shakes his head once more and takes a few steps away...not leaving, just
needing to walk away from the situation for a moment.
Okami Yuki: *she looks to
Nabiki, stating* Dragons may be like Cats sometimes... they may acept their
mistakes, but they still like to keep their paws groomed. Do you rather
Tala'mau san this useless war?
Angelia Caponelli: "We
do not. But sister, it is their way, when we are of them they can formally
treat us as insiders rather then outisders. And only when Firesnake's choosen
are under the umbrella of the courts, officially, can Zi Teng formerly rule.
This is what we need to do to promote peace and harmony. It is a small act
incomparision to how we were formed as one, but can it hurt us? I think it can
only bind us more closely." She says very calmly and softly. Her gaze
turns to Jer with some disaproaval at his cursing and then back to Nabiki,
sympathetic.
Okami Yuki: ((oh,, is grand to
be regal enough not to look pissed =) ))
Nabiki Tala'mau: Okami>
"When you step in the mud, you have to lick it off your own paws."
Okami Yuki: I have already
done so for mine... will you do the same for yours? *looking to her still*
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Shifts
her gaze to Ang, then to Jer... crosses her arms and falls silent.*
Nabiki Tala'mau: "MINE
were never muddied."
Okami Yuki: *sighs, shaking
her head at the woman, still not able to understand subtetly, looks to Angelia
and Jeremy*
Nabiki Tala'mau: (Okay, so
she wasn't silent for long. *c*)
Okami Yuki: ((lol))
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He takes a moment, closing his eyes and trying to get his currently-thin
temper under control. Once it's done, he looks at Angelia, then Okami.
"Okami-Sama...perhaps the Body will be given some time to discuss
this?"
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((to Okami and Mohk...and both are referred to in the sentance.
*Smacks self*))
Angelia Caponelli: Oh the
cats get into it. This could be good. It could be bad. But it's sure to mean
head ache for the wolves. "They do not wish to insult us and they're
coming to us in peace not anger. Please sister, I ask you to consider carefully
how best we can premote harmony." she looks to Jeremy and nods.
Okami Yuki: *she looks to
Jeremy, nodding once* of course... I merely ask for it not to take much time.
The River must run suiftly to cleanse the Earth... *Looking once to Nam, then
to them* When will you give an answer?
Singha [Feb 9, midday]:
Mohk nods. "Of course."
Nabiki Tala'mau: "I
think we should discuss this." Settles her eyes on the two Asians briefly.
"Alone."
Nabiki Tala'mau: (dlp)
Okami Yuki: ((a slight,
contact us when you are ready too =P))
Angelia Caponelli: "Is
3 days too long?"
Mohk [Feb 9, midday]:
Mohk nods again and gives a brief smile to
Ang, clearly relieved that she understands the true motives behind the
manuever. "It is understandable you must consult with your patron. And
your heart. Without a mind, the Body moves far less efficiently." He bows
briefly and backs toward the door. "But it is hoped that the Body of
Harmony may be honored among the others who have climbed the Mountain in the
name of the Court of a Hundred Blossoms."
Okami Yuki: *she nods so
faintly* We will be waiting *looking to Angelia, then to Jeremy, making a
slight head bow, then looking to Nam before starting for the door*
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks to Angelia again, then back to Okami and Mohk. "You
have your festivities to conduct today, and I think we have much to discuss.
Perhaps in the next few days?" He looks to Angelia and, yes, Nabiki too,
to see if they think that's a good time frame.
Okami Yuki: *erh.. Nam said it
better! *hides*))
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Watches
them depart, her stance defiant, spine stiff. Of all the arrogant...*
Mohk [Feb 9, midday]:
"We shall await your decision." He
bows formally and escorts Okami out the door.
Nabiki Tala'mau:
*Nods to Jer*
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas:
He returns the bow, a bit stiffer then
before thanks to the frustration coursing through his body, and watches them
leave.
Okami Yuki: *allows herself to
be scorted, keeping quiet for now*
Mohk [Feb 9, midday]:
((and I'm gonna head out afk for a few, to
grab some chow and a quick bathroom break (not necessarily in that order))
Okami Yuki: *gifting them wtih
another nod of her head, in a regal head bow, formally too*
Mohk [Feb 9, midday]:
He gets into the car with Okami and tehy
drive off.
Angelia Caponelli: She bows
her head to the departing asains before she looks back to her pack mates.
Angelia Caponelli: (see you
Singha. Thanks for the RP)
Okami Yuki: ((off now *hugs
around*))
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: As soon as they're gone, he sighs deeply, going into the left
pocket of his slacks for his cigarettes and leaning sideways against the
nearest wall. His weariness is showing a touch, though he's wired, aggravation
pumping adrenaline through his body.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((Bye, guys! Thanks!))
Nabiki Tala'mau: ((waves))
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Looks
like her fur has been ruffled.*
Angelia Caponelli: Ang
looks calm, though her manecured fingers dip into her coat and draw out a gold
cigarette case, "They are trying Nabiki." She says softly.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He shakes a smoke out, putting it between his lips. "Well,
that was..." He lets the sentance die off, not knowing really how to end
it. "Yeah."
-> Angelia Caponelli: sides
that was the damm plan Ingvar had! *G*
Nabiki Tala'mau: "Have
you forgotten what they did in Chinatown? And you want them to watch your
back?"
Nabiki Tala'mau:
"Have you forgotten what they did in Chinatown? And you
want them to watch your back?"
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "Ever heard of the phrase, 'keep your friends close, and your
enemies closer,' Nabiki?" He lights his cigarette, looking at her.
"Or do you really want war again? More trials, more desperate situations,
more of us against the world?"
Angelia Caponelli: "No
I want them to see the corruption within their ranks. I want them to fix it and
move forwards. They still serve the same emerald mother we do."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Huffs.*
"They hate women. They hate blacks. They're probably not too keen on your
white ass either, Jeremy. They failed, and now they're resorting to other means
to bring us under their control with claims of unity."
Angelia Caponelli: "Nabiki,
they're being lead by our leader, not their own. And the fact that they're
willing to take us into their ranks is something huge."
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "So you work from within to change that." He looks at her
as if it should be obvious. "You prove that blacks, and women, and
Caucasions, can be honorable. Hearts and minds. That's what you win. Not
battles in the damn streets."
Nabiki Tala'mau: "Then
they dare to waltz in her under a banner of truce and belittle what we have
done. Climb the mountain in the name of THEIR courts? Insult our own totem? We
have already climbed the mountain. This is manipulation and brain washing.
Subtle ways of making us bow... lower each time until we're kneeling before
them. I will not." Her usual stoic tone hot, eyes glowing.
Nabiki Tala'mau: "I do
not have to prove my honor to them," she spits.
Angelia Caponelli: "I
will ask them to allow us back onto the island so that we might speak with
Firesnake. We must be like the serpant Nabiki, flexible, ever changing, willing
to shed old skin when needed. Our goal is not to serve our own pride. It is to
premote Harmony."
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: er anger provokes his, and he rises to the occassion. "We
climbed the mountain, Nabiki, sure. But we've never been a complete and unified
sentai, not even when we had to be. EVER."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Prowls
back and forth.* "They are more than us. If we unite with them, their will
is going to drown ours. How can you not see it? They will twist us and
everything we are, into their mold."
Angelia Caponelli: "They
could have destroyed us. Then we and firesnake would be no more. Don't fall
pray to childish illusions Nabiki. We have /always/ been at their mercy and we
have /always/ been part of them."
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "Well, I'm glad you think we're all that weak-minded."
Nothing constructive there. Just pure bitterness, with a hint of despair.
Nabiki Tala'mau: "Apart
from them. I will NOT join their court."
Angelia Caponelli: "Will
you speak to our totem on the matter Sister? If I can take you to him?"
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Snaps her
teeth at Jer, her ire well and truly raised over this farce.*
Angelia Caponelli: She's
pretty much tuning out Jer in her efforts to reason with Nabiki.
Nabiki Tala'mau: "I
will."
Angelia Caponelli: She
nods, "Very well. Jeremy, will you be so good as to assist me in contacting
the rest of the Body. I will take them one at a time or together to see the
Firesnake if they have doubts."
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He shakes his head, muttering something under his breath and
walking into the other room. Removing himself from the situation before he
makes it worse.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((DLP))
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He fights the urge to walk away from the situation, instead looking
at Angelia. "Who, Karlos?" He shrugs, and nods. "Yeah, no
problem. You're gonna need some new members, though, to replace those we've
lost. Might wanna start putting a list together."
Angelia Caponelli: She
looks to Jermey and nods, "we will be more careful this time. I would
rather be short members then choose some simply to fill the list. Have you got
any suggestions?"
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "He's hesitant about the idea, I think, but Ingvar's got some
serious potential. He'd make a..." He pauses, catching himself. "a
good replacement for someone."
Angelia Caponelli: She nods
slightly, "He would. But he's dedicated to another path."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Raises an
eyebrow at Jer.*
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks at Nabiki a moment, watching her, his anger having drained
away, replaced by weariness once again. He looks at Angelia. "Worth talking
to him about, at least. Beyond him, I don't know."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Standing
with her back to them both, listening none the less, poised.*
Angelia Caponelli: She nods
a bit, slowly and takes a deep breath. "I'm open to the possibility of
accepting one of the Asains as well. If they are dedicated to Firesnake."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *She has
agreed to address her Jamak on the matter, beyond that...*
Nabiki Tala'mau:
"Their ambassador perhaps?"
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Was that
sarcasm? It sounds to her as though Ang has already decided they will be
joining them. She examines her nails, ire rising again.*
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods to that. "What about Okami? She's proven at least that
she's been willing to help us out, at risk to herself."
Nabiki Tala'mau: "You
want to bring them into our ranks without first deciding if we should be
amongst theirs?"
Angelia Caponelli: She
looks to Nabiki, "Our numbers need replenishing. Regardless." She
draws one of her cigarettes out of her case and brings it to her lips. The
smell of mint wafts into the air once she lights it. "We should get going
though. Perhaps later you will let me tell you what Firesnake showed me when he
pressed his fangs into my breast?"
Nabiki Tala'mau: "Are
we so desperate? Better to disband than accept anyone. I should like to hear
your tale, Angelia."
Angelia Caponelli: "There
is Kristjan.." She muses before smiling over to Nabiki. "Now or would
you like to wait until we're all calmer?"
Nabiki Tala'mau: "I
assure you, I'm perfectly calm." Going from agitated to calm with all the
alacrity of a schitzophrenic.
Angelia Caponelli: She nods
to Nab and looks to Jeremy, "Would you like to hear?"
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods, taking a drag from his cigarette. "Sure."
Angelia Caponelli: (Okay I'm
going to be imparting large portions of the Hengeyokai book here. Do both of
you have it? Cause there's some sections which I might paraphrase or say 'she
talks about this' cause it's a LOT of material that got crammed into her little
head in a very short time.)
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((Yeah, I do.))
Angelia Caponelli: She
pauses as her phone rings and motions the other two to the couches, "Make
yourself comfortable please. We'll be here a while." She slips her hand
down and slips her phone out of her pocket, flipping it opened. "Angelia
here."
Nabiki Tala'mau: ((has it))
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He walks over to one of the couches, sitting at one end of it so as
to be able to lean against the armrest.
Nabiki Tala'mau:
Settles on the couch, the END of the couch.
Angelia Caponelli: "Kristjan?
What's wrong?"
Angelia Caponelli: (brb)
Nabiki Tala'mau: (Sits on
Jer. j/k *g* the OTHER end.)
Angelia Caponelli: "What
do you mean? Where are you?" She asks calmly but firmly.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((*G*))
Angelia Caponelli: "Just
a moment." She lowers the phone and looks to the others, "It's
Kristjan, he's having unusual dreams about Adam. Do you mind if he joins
us?"
Nabiki Tala'mau: "Bring
heem."
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He shakes his head, getting a touch of his usual empathy back at
the sound of someone in distress. "No, not at all."
Angelia Caponelli: She
lifts the phone again, "We're in Queens at (insert address here). Can you
get down here on your own?"
Angelia Caponelli: "Take
care." She hangs up and walks into the living room, finding herself a seat
on the loveseat and setting her bag at her feet. She stubs her cigarette out on
the inside of her cigarette case, sets the butt in there to take with her and
puts it away. "So. Firesnake."
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods, listening quietly.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Leans
back and crosses her legs, listening.*
Angelia Caponelli: "When
Firesnake bit me I was under the influence of a great evil known as black rose
who stemmed from the undying one Roosthorn, or so I've always understood.
Firesnake was gracious enough to cleanse me of the Black Rose's influence and
in doing so saved both myself and Trevor Dunne from falling to great
evil." She starts. "Some times that's the way it is. Effecting one
element, item or person, effects another as well. THough at the time I did not
appreciate the greatness of that lesson."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Unblinking
eyes focused on the woman as she tells her tale.*
Angelia Caponelli: "I
summoned him in the woods outside of the forest on Rose Island, and when I
asked for his aide he sunk his fangs into my breast right over my heart."
She reaches up to touch her chest lightly, "And I felt agony like none
other but at the same time his bite conveyed knowledge as well. Of the Mandates,
of the Courts and most importantly of the Great Cycle. Some call it a wheel,
some think of it as a tapestry, some as... I'm not sure really. But the
importance of it is the same. All things change, all things have a rise and
fall. Seasons turn, birth comes from death, and All is All." And herein
she delves into a great (and very well told) story of the wheel of ages from
begining to end, stressing the importance of keeping the wheel turning towards
that final age where Heaven and Earth will be one and All again.
Angelia Caponelli: (for
more info see from "The great cycle of being" p 24 to end of p 29)
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods a little, being vaguely familiar with the concept of the
Wheel and the Ages.
Angelia Caponelli: She also
makes it very clear that the 6th age is not 'to come' but rather that they are
in it.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: That gives him pause, and he frowns at the news. Evidentally, he
didn't get that memo.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *thoughtful
considering*
Angelia Caponelli: She
leans back, watching them, "Firesnake taught me other things as well, the
laws that guide the courts amongst them. But it is the Great Cycle which I
believe we all need to understand so that we know /why/ it is we do as we do.
Any sacrifice to keep the wheel turning and to cast light against the dark of
this Age."
Kristjan Ivanov: He knocks
on the door to the house twice, firmly but not actually banging on the door.
Angelia Caponelli: She
looks to the door and back to them. "I'll tell you of the Mandates after
Kristjan has told us of his dreams if you wish to learn of them." She
rises and moves to the door then.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Rises to
answer the door.*
Nabiki Tala'mau: (dlp)
Angelia Caponelli: (sorry
hun!)
Nabiki Tala'mau: (that's
okay, Ang can get the door *c*)
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "I'm somewhat familiar with what you're talking about...I've
got enough Japanese mythology background to know the popular version of it. And
I get what you're saying."
Angelia Caponelli: She
opens the door and offers a smile to Kristjan. "Come in. Please."
:
((And a
note from Singha...I'll have to head out in 30 or so due to hunny obligations,
but I can be available tomorrow from 10am-4pm PST))
Angelia Caponelli: (*hugs*
see you babe)
Kristjan Ivanov: Kris is
there, hair damp and a little wild. At least he's wearing color today so he
looks less like a ghost, blue jeans and a dark gray-green sweater that's
touchably soft. He gives Ang a faint smile and slips through the door with as
much distance between them as possible. "Hey."
Angelia Caponelli: She
closes the door behind Kris and motions him into the living room. "Have
you met Jeremy and Nabiki?"
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Her eyes
drift to Kristjan.*
Kristjan Ivanov: "I
don't think so." He looks at both of them warily, which despite his
distance is a look he didn't give Ang.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods to Kristjan wearily, offering a smile. "Hi."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Slight
nod at the man.* "I om Nabiki Tala'mau."
Angelia Caponelli: "Jeremy
Thomas, Nabiki Tala'mau, this is Kristjan Ivanov of the shadowlords. He's a
close friend of Adam's."
Kristjan Ivanov: His mouth
twiches in response to Dream, but he doesn't quite manage a smile.
"Kristjan," he offers to Nabiki. He moves a little further into the
room, but he still looks about ready to bolt should they suddenly become
violent. Or turn into aliens.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Seems
calm enough, her hooked tentacles apparently tucked somewhere out of sight.*
Angelia Caponelli: "Make
yourself at home." She tells Kristjan, moving back over to retake her
seat.
Kristjan Ivanov: He stays
standing for now, dropping back to a wall near a window, still watching him.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((30 min warning...just FYI.))
Angelia Caponelli: "You
said you were having unusual dreams," She prompts gently. "Jeremy and
Nabiki are both members of the Body of Harmony."
Angelia Caponelli: (nods)
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Gives
Dream a curious glance.*
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks around, frowning a bit. Great, now I'm pissing people
off with a single word. He leans back and stays quiet, listening.
Kristjan Ivanov: "Okay...."
That information doesn't seem to help. But then he sighs. "He's...trapped.
He can't be trapped. And there's...I don't-there are ways to force people to
become tainted and...with what he's dreaming...." He shakes his head.
"He can't stay there." His voice is soft, horrified.
Kristjan Ivanov: He locks
his eyes on Angelia to speak, but then resumes watching Dream and Nabiki.
Nabiki Tala'mau: "Where
exoctlee eez he?"
Angelia Caponelli: She
blinks slowly at Kristjan, the information not gelling with the recent report
from Okami and Mahk. "When did you start having these dreams?"
Kristjan Ivanov: "Just
now. I called when I woke up."
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He frowns heavily, listening, getting a haunted glaze passing over
his eyes as Kristjan talks about tainted dreams.
Angelia Caponelli: "Could
you tell us exactly what you saw?"
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas:
He shifts in his spot on the seat, looking a little uncomfortable
when Angelia asks Kristjan to share his dream.
Nabiki Tala'mau:
*Her attentive gaze settles on the young man.*
Kristjan Ivanov: "It
doesn't make sense. Being trapped under a house, buried with a corpse that
consumes him, being shoved there again and again. Being hung from the ceiling
by the wrists with a woman-thing reaching tentacles into my lungs with these
slimey tentacles, suffocating. And a man who-" He shudders. "A man
who could make me one of them. Tied down. Can't breathe. I have to get
away." For a second his eyes are wild, too wide, and then he shakes his
head. "He has to get away. We have to get him out of there." The
wildness fades a little, but they stay huge.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Leans
back, and looks at the others.*
Angelia Caponelli: Looks to
Kristjan with utter sympathy. (brb)
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks like he's very uncomfortable, and also like he has no idea
as to the relevance of the dream Kristjan described.
Nabiki Tala'mau:
"Dis
eez common for you to hov such dreams?"
Kristjan Ivanov:
He paces along the wall, watching the three of them, unsettled,
unable to stay still.
Kristjan Ivanov: "No."
He says to Nabiki. "Never before."
Nabiki Tala'mau: "You
recognize where dis house eez?"
Angelia Caponelli: She
frowns, "He won't recognize the house. It's not here. Kristjan did you
wake up because the dream ended?"
Kristjan Ivanov: "There
was no house. There was no constant setting. This wasn't controlled! Not by
either of us. Something's wrong!" He looks for a second about ready to
pounce at Nabiki before he slips back to the window and stares outside.
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Her eyes
snap to Ang.* "You know where? You hov dis dream also, Angelia?"
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Tenses at
the look Kristjan gives her, ready to deal with any... pouncing that might
occur.*
Kristjan Ivanov: Kris
shakes his head, still watching the world outside. "No end so much. Just
that man and then panic, and I was awake."
Angelia Caponelli: She
looks to Nabiki and nods. "THe first part. Never the tenticles. That's
new."
Angelia Caponelli: "I
will go back to the KR and speak to Mera. Perhaps if he still sleeps I'll be
able to contatc him directly."
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He gets up suddenly, having reached the end of his wits at the
moment. He starts moving immediately, visibly jittery and shaken.
"Uhh...look, guys, I've got to...take care of something. I'll get back
with you both later." He shouts it over his shoulder, heading for the
door.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas:
((Gotta jet.))
Angelia Caponelli:
Sighs softly as her phone rings again and flips it opened. She
lifts a hand to wave to Jeremy. "I'll talk to you soon Dream."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Her eyes
follow Jer as he leaves suddenly, then flicker to Ang.* "A good
idea."
Angelia Caponelli: "Angelia
here." She says into the phone.
Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He opens the door, not waiting for a response from anyone, and
takes off, shutting the door perhaps a little harder then he would have
intended to. It sounds pretty much like he slammed it in haste.
Angelia Caponelli: She nods
a bit to whom ever she's talking to on the phone, "I understand. I just
met with her a few moments ago."
Angelia Caponelli:
"Thank
you Ingvar. I appreciate your help on the matter... and you were right."
Nabiki Tala'mau:
*Listens to half of Angelia's conversation.*
Angelia Caponelli:
"Take
care." She hangs up the phone and looks over to the other two.
"Kristjan, perhaps you would care to stay with Nabiki until I've finished
speaking to the Lady of Dreams?"
Kristjan Ivanov:
"How about I go grab a shower? Maybe breakfast? Pray? I
should...I need to be alone before I can be with someone I don't know."
Angelia Caponelli: She nods
to Kristjan, "Of course." She smiles over to Nabiki. "We'll talk
to Firesnake soon."
Nabiki Tala'mau: Raises an
eyebrow as Kristjan voices a myriad of preferences over being trapped alone in
a room with her. "Parehops you would prefer to be boiled in oil?"
Amusement in her tone.
Nabiki Tala'mau: Rises.
"Call me when you are ready, Angelia."
Kristjan Ivanov: "Call
me if...I'll come. I just can't stay." He swalows and looks at Ang sadly.
"It was...I'm glad I saw you." And before he can get any more weird
with anyone, he too leaves quickly, though the door shuts more softly behind
him.
Angelia Caponelli: She
stares after Krist, and just shakes her head a little. "It will be well
Nabiki. Eventually."
Nabiki Tala'mau: *Watches
the guy leave.* "Dis iz day Kristjan eet wos suggasted join day
body?"
Angelia Caponelli: She nods
a bit, "He's... unusual."
Nabiki Tala'mau: "Like
day pozzle wit no pieces day fitting."
Angelia Caponelli: She
shakes her head a bit, "He makes more sense when you get to know him. I'll
let you know once I've spoken to Mera?"
Nabiki Tala'mau: "Very
well. Good evening." And she heads out the door.
Angelia Caponelli: (*hugs*
Thanks for the RP!) ~poofs~
Nabiki Tala'mau: (later
*kapoof*)