Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He makes his way into the Park, moving with a sense of purpose. No longer does the man move through the Park with tension or nervousness...there's a new confidence to his walk. He's dressed in a black tank-top, the words "That Which Does Not Kill Me Makes Me Stronger" across it in white. His hair is pulled back into a tight ponytail and jeans adorning his lower half. He's got the steel-toed boots on, his staff at his side, and a pair of sunglasses on his face.

Ethan Anderson: Ethan moves along at Aerin's side, standing just slightly in the Garou's shadow. Unlike his partner, the young kin is nervous, his lowe rlip cauth between his teeth, blue eyes watching nervously. His hair is tied back in a tight braid and he's dressed for the slight chill in a faded denim button down, blue jeans and his usual sneakers.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Easy, love," he murmurs as he makes his way toward the paths, hidden eyes scanning the vicinity. "You're safe here. I won't let anyone harm you...you know that."

Ethan Anderson: "Its not me I'm worried about," he says with a sigh, shaking his head slightly.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: At his side Bliss moves through the park with the same easy grace as when he first arrived in New York. Perfectly at home, perfectly at ease - and perfectly comfortable to tempt fate apparently, as he's not only dressed up as usual, he's wearing dark blue eyeshadow over his eyelids and black mascara with glitter in it. Still fairly subtle, but it's more than normal. His hair is braided up with charms and bells, and chimes softly when he moves.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "They took their best shot, and I'm still standing." He grins a little bit. "Not surprising, really. All talk, no bite."

Ethan Anderson: He glances at Bliss for a bit of help, blond brows arching towards his hairline. "Would you please tell my honey that he's nuts?"

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He leans over to nip Aerin's shoulder, affectionate yeah. But also just short of breaking skin. And then he dramatically rolls his eyes, sighs heavily, and drops his head back to laugh.

Hauser (PB 3): Hauser comes walking in to the park, not too long after the trio actual as if he might have been in the area already. He's still dressed as he normal is seen... the tan military uniform with highly polished boots. Tonight though, over his shoulder is that courier back that he's been seen with before.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He pulls out a cigarette and lights up, taking a deep drag off of it. "Ethan...is it nuts to have conviction that what you're doing is right, and confidence that you'll prevail?"

Ethan Anderson: "That's not the issue I'm having, love and you damn well know it," he says softly, shaking his head slightly. "I'm scared. I believe in you and Bliss...I believe in what you're doing. But I'm still scared," he says, lifting a hand to finger the rainbow necklace at his throat.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He stops as he gets the sense of movement behind them, and looks over his shoulder. Eyes narrow, and a grin curls the corners of his mouth. "Guys." He turns to face Hauser, stepping forward a few feet, as he watches the approaching Reaper.

Ethan Anderson: And that was just what Ethan was afraid of. He tenses slightly and turns, folding his arms across his chest defensively.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He steps into Aerin, jostling him a bit. "Come, Ethan...stop cowering. If you have no faith in destiny or in us leave. But do not cower. It is unbecoming." His quiet purr is barely over a whisper, but just a touch cold.

Dara: (anybody mind a birdygirl?)

Ethan Anderson: His jaw clenches and he steps forward, moving to Aerin's other side, arms dropping slowly to his side.

Hauser (PB 3): Hauser keeps his eyes on Aerin as he turns back towards him and draws in towards the Rearper. He smiles more and continues his approach without slowing. "Well well, good to see you on your feet again." the man says.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Not at all!))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He turns with Aerin, rolling his eyes. [Ugh. Sorry so slow. The connection should stop sucking soon.]

Ethan Anderson: ((Yay, Dara!))

Kelsey Horn (PB3): ((Mind another?))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yeah, well...you know what they say, Haus. Can't keep a good man down." He looks the man over. "You're looking well. How's that jaw doing? Eating without a straw yet?"

Kelsey Horn (PB3): ((*L* Timing...timing...))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Hello again," Bliss purrs at Hauser, resting his chin on Aerin's shoulder calmly. Even if Aerin tensed up and changed his bearing in response to the Fenrir, Bliss seems to see no reason to do so himself.

Hauser (PB 3): He chuckles some and looks between Ethan and Bliss. "Oh, just fine. And your girlfriends? Ethal and Belinda was it?" he asks in a mocking tone.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Mmmmmmmmmmm...I'm straight." He smiles at Hauser. "Sorry to shatter the illusion."

Dara: *wandering into the park, idly whistling to herself(some anime tune, the theme to some show), shes wearing oxblood docs and baggy black bondage pants with suspenders on them, one strap hanging down loose, and a longsleeved black halfshirt with a skull and crossbones on teh front, her pack over her shoulder and hair down loose in the back, up in pigtails on the sides, piercings in*

Ethan Anderson: "Y'know, I didn't know th-that chickenpox k-k-killing my ability to produce sperm would make me a gir-r-rl," he mutters.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He chuckles and shakes his head, taking a step closer to Hauser. "Oh, we've gone to name calling now, is it?" He looks up to Hauser, planting his staff on the ground. Completely unintimidated by the man. "Sticks and stones and sniper bullets won't break my bones, but words are gonna hurt me? Is that the master plan? I'da thought better of you then that..."

Dara: d10: per/alert: 7,3,3,9,9,7,3,

Hauser (PB 3): "I'm just terrible with names." he says with a grinning shrug. "Oh please... you seriously think we had anything to do with who shot you? Not our style and we'd have put you in the ground. Not a hospital bed with two shots. Besides, wouldn't I want to reward you for sniffing a little female tail?"

Kelsey Horn (PB3): ((Assuming no protest)) *The young Get walks up towards the group eyeing up Hauser. Her hair has been left down, hanging a little past her shoulders. She's wearing a plain black t-shirt and a pair of jeans with comfortable hiking boots on her feet. For those who get close enough to note such things she smells rather...girly, these days. Like lilacs. Though not overly strong, just the body wash she uses. Still it's a change from whatever's handy.* Hey guys...

Kelsey Horn (PB3): ((eep color))

Ethan Anderson: Ethan's eyes roll at that one.

Dara: ooookey dookey then....*blinkblinking as she notices the little gathering, tonguering tip sliding about peeking from her lips(looks like an eyeball for the ball on the end of the barbell)....of course she moves closer....she was heading that direction anyways*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Mmmmmmmm...still not addressing me, are we?" He chuckles. He pays close attention to Aerin and Hauser, but he's still relaxed.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Kelsey," he purrs. "Lovely to see you, as always."

Ethan Anderson: "Hey, Kelsey."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He laughs a little bit and leans back on his heels, looking around for a moment before his eyes pass back to Hauser. "You know....you're funny, Hauser. You and your pack of angry little boys couldn't kill me if you had all the guns, the blades, and the explosives in the damn world. Somehow, you'd find a way to jam up all the guns, break every blade, and probably blow your damn hands off with the bombs. It's called incompetance." He sticks a finger in the air, staring right into the Get's eyes with a zeal burning there, over the smile. "However...righteousness, Hauser. That is truly mighty, and insurmountable. And righteousness is on our side."

Ethan Anderson: "And love," Ethan adds, leaning into Aerin's side slightly.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Kels." It's said in greeting without looking away from Hauser. He hasn't yet noticed Dara approaching...too strong is his focus on the Reaper in front of him.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She nods at Bliss and Ethan and runs a hand over Aerin's back gently before moving to stand at Bliss's side.*

Hauser (PB 3): Hauser chuckles again as he continues to meet Aerin's gaze rather boldly. Finally he just shakes his head and looks to Bliss and snarls a bit before looking back to Aerin. Whatever you say... Rhya. Though I guess that must makes you a fool to not realize there is something else going on in your precious city. At least we're here to fix the little mess." he says smugly without making a move to walk off. He does though look about at the others who have gathered with them.

Dara: *taking a deep breath she looks about, chewing on her lip again, then looks back to the group, careful about her approach, almost tentative*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He pulls Kelsey close to his side and rubs his jaw along her cheekbone. "Missed you."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Oh, I know there's other things going on in the city. Believe me, I think I know that better then anyone IN in this place." He snorts. "What amuses me is that with everything that you say about claiming to be doing great things--all of the accomplishments you claim--I've yet to hear even a rumor of an offer of aid toward anything but your Tainted, twisted little crusade."

Ethan Anderson : "Y'know, Hauser...Its the cocky ass b-b-bastard that gets a claw up his a-a...Ass."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She nuzzles Bliss back.* Missed you too. Glad you guys are back.

Hauser (PB 3): "But your wrong, and your Pack isn't from the Sept of the Green to know that we've offered our help in dealing with the Hunters in your midsts." he says while those cold eyes turn back to Aerin.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He bares fangs right back at Hauser and bats his eyelashes. "Perhaps assassination isn't your style. Certainly your striking at someone who might be able to fight back would be a marked change in behavior."

Hauser (PB 3): Ethan does get a look from the Get, the narrowing of the eyes shows the Kin might have just passed a line before he looks back to Aerin.

Ethan Anderson : The petite kin meets Hauser's eyes very briefly and then looks away, jaw setting.

Dara: *instead of going right towards them, she keeps whistling softly to herself and moves to hop up onto a nearby park bench, sitting on the back of hte bench with her feet on the seat itself, sliding her pack to in front of her sitting between her feet, soft clicking coming from inside her mouth as she watches and listens*

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She smirks as Ethan gets a look from Hauser.* Ooo, touched a nerve there, hmm?

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "No, we're not." He shakes his head. "But don't think I don't hear what goes on. I'll admit to being...out of the loop over the past week or two. Silver saw to that." He chuckles. "So if I stand corrected...then by all means. No one's perfect, right? Time will tell. I wish you the best of luck with it."

Ethan Anderson : He sucks in a breath and flicks his eyes back to Hauser. "I hope you and the H-Hunters take each other out," he says softly. "I'm sick to death of living in f-f-fear because of you."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "As do I. Watching something so far fallen from what it was born to be pains me. Your true path is waiting, as are we all." His voice is dead serious for all it is quiet. "I pray that you see that before you entirely fall from grace."

Hauser (PB 3): He just shakes his head with a smirk, still standing tall and proud. "Why thank you. When you do get back into the game, maybe you should ask about similar MO's in cities past." he says just ignoring the rest of the gathering.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He huffs a little at Ethan's comment. Annoyed, oh hell yes.

Hauser (PB 3): ((Delet my post))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods a little. "Well, then. I'll be sure to do exactly that, Haus. How very...helpful of you. Thanks." All said without a drop of those dangerously narrowed eyes, and that amused smirk.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((DLP myself, then, pending.))

Hauser (PB 3): The comment from Ethan, and then followed up by Bliss causes him to turn his attention to the two. "Fools, course you both would say the same of me but you speak only of ignorance. To wish death upon another Garou for defending their ideals and protecting others just shows how far some of you have fallen." he then looks to Aerin. "Your Pack walks a dangerous line. These Hunters have already killed people here, your own Tribe included. They almost got you but your Pack would rather take pot shots then deal with the danger. Good luck, your going to need it."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): You claim rape as a form of protection?! *Rage rising, her eyes flashing dangerously.*

Ethan Anderson : "Or beating up people who have never laid a fucking finger on you!"

Hauser (PB 3): Hauser looks to Kelsey. "Have you spoken to the victim or based all you know on rumor?" he asks his fellow Get.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): Oh what? You trying to claim she was willing now?

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "I believe every word I just said. Watching your failure pains me. You were meant to be so much more than this." His voice is almost wistful. "I do not wish death upon you. I wish for to furfil your destiny. If you can't see an act of faith and a blessing for what it is, I pity you."

Hauser (PB 3): "You would already be bleeding on the ground if not for Aerin-Rhya so don't push your luck." he finally says to Ethan.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "So says the man who's group killed two kinfolk in cold blood, and seemingly broke the Veil in the process of doing it. One man's ideal defending is another's Wyrm Taint. Of course, we'll see how the Reapers feel about death toward another Garou at the Challenge, perhaps." He shrugs. "Your line is no less dangerous. But I do, quite honestly, wish you luck. And I do promise you that your path will lead you down a path from which you can't escape, if you continue to follow it. All of you."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "And I do plan to speak with her. I have been rather...busy to do so, as of late."

Ethan Anderson : "You wanna bleed me, then bleed me! I'm sick of waiting for the fucking scythe to fall!"

Ethan Anderson : "You wanna bleed me, then bleed me! I'm sick of waiting for the fucking scythe to fall!"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Rage: 6,3,9,7,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Ethan, SHUT THE FUCK UP!" He whirls his attention completely away from Hauser, turning his back on the man as he stares a whole through the kinfolk, starting to shake.

Hauser (PB 3): He smirks again as he turns to Aerin, his hand coming up palm outwards towards Bliss. "I'm not even going to bother speaking with you anymore until you actually do your homework." and then looks to Aerin. "None of us are Tainted, and while we might have pushed the Viel there comes a time when it can not be avoided. Death is only natural and if a Kin turns their back on their people then they do not deserve specail consideration. We are strong and do what we must or society will continue to crumble and the plague of Humanity will polute us one and all."

Ethan Anderson : He shakes his head slightly at his partner, tears rising in his eyes as he turns and just walks away.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Kelsey, would you kindly remove Ethan from this discussion?" It's so not really a request.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She frowns but turns and follows Ethan without a word.*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "If you had done yours, you would know what I am. Or perhaps if you listened to anything but what you expected to hear. You let your hatred blind you, and that is weakness."

Dara: *the shout towards ethan gets a quiet cringe from where shes sitting watching and listening quietly, the only sound shes making that odd soft clicking noise coming from her mouth*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He reaches out to brush a hand over Kelsey's throat as she moves away from him. "Thank you."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She gives a brief nod to Bliss as she heads off, keeping up with Ethan.*

Hauser (PB 3): Hauser watches it all, just standing there as he adjusts the satchel a bit. A little smile on his face while watching events play out.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He turns back to Hauser, staring hatefully at the man. He needs SOME target for his Rage. "I think this discussion is over, Hauser. I have yet to hear anything to suggest that they turned their backs on their people. You killed them because you're a fucking monster. You've fallen far, and whether you register it or not to our Gifts, I can see the Taint that surrounds you. I can't even truly hate you. I pity you, because you're FUCKING pathetic."

Ethan Anderson : "I'm fine, Kelsey," he murmurs very softly, his voice tight.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She nods slightly.* I'm still going with you.

Ethan Anderson : "I'm tired of being scared," he says very softly. "I'm tired of waiting for them or someone else to come after me." He shrugs and shoves his hands in his pockets, stopping to drop his shoulder against a tree.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): So learn to fight back with more than words. *She replies quietly, but simply.*

Jesse Jones: And lookie who's decided to come out for a walk tonight. She's dressed more warmly with a flannel shirt on over a t-shirt, jeans and hiking boots, hair worn lose. With her great hearing, as she walks it doesn't take her long to get an idea of where the voices are coming from.

Dara: *her eyes flick now between where ethan and kelsey are and where bliss hauser and aerin are, stretching slightly before settling back down again where shes perched on the back of the bench*

Ethan Anderson : "That's not who I am, Kelsey," he says. "i'm learning the staff, with Aerin...But really, I'm the one who cooks the meals, makes sure everyone's beds are made...I'm the one that gives Tori her baths and takes care of the house...That's me."

Hauser (PB 3): "Just as I pitty the man you could have been if you had not become so perverted to bed wyrmspawn and lust after a pathetic male kin." he says to Aerin before glancing to Bliss and smirks before moving past them on his way still towards the Sept.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: There is something very much amused in his eyes as he watches Hauser and he leans in to murmur to Aerin as the man leaves earshot.

Jesse Jones: She stops a few feet short of the group, putting her arms behind her back casually.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): That doesn't mean you have to be unable to fight. Learning the staff is a good thing. I'm not suggesting that you become a warrior, simply that you become able to defend yourself. That _you_ do something to bring down the fear...besides offering yourself up for slaughter.

Jesse Jones: d10: per/alert acute hear: 6,9,7,6,8,3,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Try SAVE a Wyrmspawn, you pathetic piece of shit. Redeemed is the word you're looking for." It's said to Hauser as he walks past, eyes locked on the man, fingers flexing. "And the other word...love. Not lust. Try expanding your vocabulary and your mind, Hauser, before it gets you in Erebus."

Ethan Anderson : "That was stupid. But I've hit the breaking point. Aerin getting shot...My God, Kelsey. I couldn't live without him."

Shadow's Blissful Silence -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Ohhhhhhhh...I could almost like him. He gets so close to what he should be and then just...all of that greatness just twists in on itself before it quite gets realised. There's nothing to be done for the other, but that one...that one is a loss." There is far more weight in that whisper than in his playful banter. Bliss does respect Hauser, for all he violently disagrees with him.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She frowns.* You need to be stronger than that Ethan. We are what we are. That means that the prospect of death is always lurking behind us. It's hard to lose someone you love but you have to have the strength to carry on if you do.

Hauser (PB 3): Hauser glances to Aerin over his shoulder after hearing him and only has gone a few steps really before answering. "As you say."

Ethan Anderson : He glances at Kelsey and sighs softly. "I lose Aerin, I lose my family. Sounds so selfish when I say it outloud, Kelse but...He and Tori Dream...They are my life and if I lose him, I lose them both." He shrugs slightly. "Growing up, I used to think I could handle it. Both my siblings are True... I didn't realize how much deeper a bond it is to be in love with someone. Every thing that happens to them happens to you. Your whole life becomes so wrapped up in theres that sometimes its hard to see where they seperate."

Jesse Jones: She watches and listens quietly to them, just standing there still.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He snorts a bit to Bliss's comment, but nods. "Yeah, well." He looks away from Hauser, finally noting Dara--FINALLY--then Jesse. He gives them both short nods, but in his current state, there's little in the way of warmth that he's capable of at the moment, it seems. He looks back to Hauser and nods. "I do. And you can go now. Fostern."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): Why would you lose Tori?

Ethan Anderson : "Becauase legally I have no parental rights. Because Liam'd fight for her. Or Alexis would come and take her."

Hauser (PB 3): Hauser gives a bit of a wave with his middle, almost seeming dismissive as he heads for the Bramble.

Dara: *she gives something of a nod towards aerin, still listening an watching between his little gathering and ethan and kelsey*

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She purses her lips, frowning.* There has to be something that can be done to ensure that you wouldn't lose her. *She thinks* Does she have "Godparents"?

Jesse Jones: She smiles to Aerin and the rest, then watches as Hauser walks off, looking suddenly contemplative.

Ethan Anderson : "Liam and Eddie I think," he says softly. He shrugs. "Its convoluted, hon. I'm just maudlin. I haven't quite gotten over Aerin being shot and Hauser was the last...person...I wanted to see tonight."

Hauser (PB 3): And Hauser slips through the Bramble.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She frowns a little.* Convoluted it may be...but nothing is impossible. If you truly fear it, talk it over with Aerin. *pause* When he's calmer.

Jesse Jones: She heads off after Hauser, and through the Bramble.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He chuckles and rubs his cheek along Aerin's jaw. "Come, we have better to do than sulk. Let him go. He will take time. Let us ensure we will have that."

Ethan Anderson : "Yeah..." He sighs and rubs the back of his neck. "I'm going to apologize if things are a bit...loud tonight," he murmurs, glancing at Kelsey with a blush.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks away from Hauser, lighting up a new cigarette, since the old one pretty much burned away in his hand as he argued and then almost frenzied. Again. The old butt is pokected, and he turns to regard Jesse and Dara, a hand coming out to pet Bliss's hair when he looks the two over. "Never gets fuckin' boring around here, does it?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: And then, his eyes get wide when Jesse heads into the Bramble. "What the...oh, motherFUCK!"

Jesse Jones: She hears the last part but figures it's with the other talk around there and only Aerin had actually regarded her. This was a good time to go confront Hauser.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "JESSE!" He turns and takes off after her. "Goddess damn it..."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He huffs. "I was bored. That...that was nothing. We have better thoings to do than talk. Take us out?" His eyelashes flutter, but the request for a real hunt is serious.

Dara: *she blinks at aerins exclamation and furrows her brows, tilting her head*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He blinks and takes off after Aerin, eyes lighting up a little. This might qualify as interesting.

Ethan Anderson : Blue eyes roll as Aerin takes off after Jesse and he shakes his head slightly. "Or not," he adds in an undertone to Kelsey. "Looks like we may not be making up tonight."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He's moving with quick, direct steps toward the Brambles, hands gripping his staff tightly. There's a look of barely controlled Rage in the man...eyes narrowed. He's got murder in them, and certainly not directed at the kinfolk he's following.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She shrugs.* Every couple fights. It happens. *Her head whips up as she hears Aerin yell, already getting to her feet without waiting to see what it is.* Shit.

Dara: *sighing deeply, she shakes her head and hops off the bench, heading back down the path she took into the park, pack over her shoulders*

Ethan Anderson : "Go after Aerin. Make sure he doesn't get into too much trouble. I'm gonna go home. I have this urge to bake mounds of cookies," he mumbles.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): It will work out in time...will you be alright? *Obviously very much wanting to follow*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He just follows Aerin out, close on his alpha's heels.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She nods at Ethan and takes off at a run after Aerin.*

Dara: *she keeps heading down the path and finally out of hte park*

Ethan Anderson : Shaking his head, Ethan hunches into his shirt and heads towards the entrance of the park.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Going 2 Bethesda, as I don't think Aerin's making it to the Sept and I don't want to disrupt the Sept scene.))

Kelsey Horn (PB3): ((kk G2B))

BETHESDA PARK

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He continues his path deeper into the Park, heading for the Brambles and muttering under his breath. It certainly doesn't sound pleasant. Jaw is taut, lips are curled into a snarl.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She runs up and puts a hand on Aerin's shoulder, trying to get him to look at her. The offer there, silent but there, to help him relieve the Rage without going in deeper.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He jerks his shoulder out of her grasp. "Back off, Kels. I'm gonna fucking kill him."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: And once they've cleared sight into the bramble Bliss lunges for Aerin, nipping at his throat and trying to bring him off his feet. Kelsey is outright ignored.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She jumps back when Bliss lunges for Aerin.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He has barely the time to blink in surprise...he very much didn't expect an attack from behind. He whirls to face Bliss just in time to be knocked right off his feet, staff going flying as he tries to roll with the lunge. Instantly in combat mode.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She snags the staff to pull it out of the way of the other two. Watching them carefully, standing ready but staying out for now.*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He doesn't press that attack but waits, watching Aerin with eyes gone wild and angry. He's ready to be hit back, but not at all cowed as he faces his alpha.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He rolls to the side, using his momentum to end up on top, and a hand comes out to grab Bliss by the throat. He growls deep in his chest and glares down at him. "What the fuck was that?"

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He allows Aerin to grab his throat but his eyes on Aerin's stay steady. "If you're going to be our alpha act like it. Not like some venegence-crazed pup. You're better than this. You need to remember that."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "This isn't fucking about that," he growls. "I don't want to kill him yet, Bliss! He's too fucking useful alive...and besides, he's not supposed to be first. But I won't let him destroy any of my fucking family, whether they seem to be suicidial enough to want him to or not!" He rises back off Bliss, pulling his hand away, and looks to Kelsey, hand out. "Give me my staff, Kels."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): You kill him now, you destroy all of the work that's been done thus far. If they actually are stupid enough to make the move towards him, then kill them, but not now...

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "No." He steps between Aerin and the direction Hauser went. "I love you far too much to allow this. This world needs you far too much for me to allow this. You will listen to me. Or I will die trying. It makes no difference in the end. My duty is, as always, clear to me."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He glares at Kelsey, and then to Bliss. His expression is incredulous. "Are you fucking shitting me? You're going to keep me from protecting my kin?"

Kelsey Horn (PB3): This is not protecting your kin. *She says quietly.*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "No. I am going to keep you from destroying yourself and by extension your pack and your kin." There is no give in his voice. No trace of apology or submission in his eyes.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "You don't think I can beat him? You think he'll kill me?" He looks between the two. "I already put the man on his ass. Goddess, I should have put my boot through his fucking skull THEN. He's not going to destroy me. He WILL destroy her." He points past Bliss, toward the Sept.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): No, I didn't say that Aerin. But if he is fool enough to attack her in the middle of the Sept...the Guardians would step up before he could really hurt her.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Bullshit. The Guardians didn't get there until AFTER the fact when I nearly frenzied on Morgane. Only MY fucking force of will kept her alive."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "He will not have to destroy you. You are destroying yourself. This place is not so far gone he will be permitted to kill one of our kin here. Your anger is driving you to be as blind as he has become. I will not let you be driven by your Rage. You are more than that. You are one of her chosen. You walk in her grace. Please Aerin, remember what you would give the world. You gave me the strength to see we would have only the world that we create. Will you buy it with love or with blood?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks between the two, angrily, posture stiff, and then turns away from the Sept. Dead silent, as he starts to stalk back toward the entrance, without a further word about the staff, the Sept, Jesse, or Hauser.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She follows after Aerin, silently offering over his staff now that he's going towards the entrance.*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He follows Aerin quietly. He doesn't apologise, but falls into his usual position at Aerin's side. Not on top of him. But not far away either.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: If he realizes that his packmates are there, he doesn't give any indication. The staff held out is left held out to him, until Kelsey takes it back. He's staring ahead, lip curled, jaw pulsing, moving with a direct stride.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He sighs heavily. "Aerin...."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "If she gets hurt in any way, shape, or form, it's on your heads," he mutters, the words out of his mouth as soon as Bliss says his name. "And she'd damn well better NOT."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She purses her lips and sighs, pulling the staff back. Her gaze going to the ground for a moment then back up at Aerin.*

Kelsey Horn (PB3): Here. *She puts the staff in Aerin's hand and lets go, whether he takes it or not. Then turns and heads back in towards the Sept without another word.*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "No. If she gets hurt it's because she chose to follow a Fenrir to her own ends. Given the choice between you Aerin...even if I did not love you...you are chosen by fate in ways she is not. I will not lose you so you can chase these kin in circles."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He takes the staff from Kelsey when she thrusts it into his hand...stopping finally when she starts to head back. He watches her for a long moment, before he murmurs to Bliss. "If we lose her, Bliss...we've lost me. I think that's what you're nbot getting."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): ((Gone to the Sept))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "If we let go, we lost you. Which you aren't getting either." He moves closer to Aerin, reaching out to touch his shoulder.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He almost jerks away from the touch. Almost, but not quite. The end of his staff is jutted against the ground, and he leans his forehead on it silently, eyes shutting.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Slowly, carefully he moves to embrace Aerin. By fractions of an inch if need be.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He twitches a couple times as Bliss moves to embrace him, but makes no other reaction. Eventually, they're both leaning on the staff, likely. Good thing it's a sturdy one.

Juliana Sarolta: ((Okay for her to come in?))

Juliana Sarolta: ((Or probably a bad time...))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He lays the side of his face against Aerin's hair so that he can whisper into Aerin's ear. "We need Aerin. Come back to us. Please, Aerin. We love you. We are still with you. You are not alone. You never will be again. We are your strength. You cannot do this alone. You said that back when this pack was a dream. Don't leave me now. Let us help you."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Might be a bad time, yeah... *Hugs*))

Kelsey Horn (PB3): ((Er...okay for Kelsey to return with Jesse?))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((I don't mind if Fox doesn't, since they were part of the scene, in one way or another.))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [They were indeed. I don't oppose that. They do know how to find them again. Returning to the scene is cool.]

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [We need YOU Aerin. Gah.]

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He says nothing for a long time, before murmuring back to Bliss.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Shadow's Blissful Silence: "I know I can't. And I don't want...I'm not going to leave, Bliss. But I don't know if we all should go down the road I've committed to go."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He murmurs back, rocking Aerin gently back and forth.

Shadow's Blissful Silence -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "You will leave us. In every way that matters." There is a very slight pause. "We are committed to Gaia. To Black Unicorn. To this pack. To the world. To something bigger than what you're chasing. And we're here with you. We'll remember when you cannot. You can't do this perhaps, but we can. Just stay with us. Please, Aerin. It will be alright."

Jesse Jones: ((Kittie's having trouble with the browser))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [*glares at Kittie's browser* Behave!]

Jesse Jones: ((She's rebooting to see if that helps))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((No problem. *S*)) He nods a little to Bliss, speaking a little louder. "I promise, Bliss. Not going anywhere."

Jesse Jones: She hangs back a bit from Kelsey but when she sees Aerin, she can't help but move a little faster over toward him, but staying quiet since he's with Bliss.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: There is a very much relieved sigh and Bliss just drops, a single fluid slide down Aerin's body to the ground at his feet. And NOW he submits, letting his head drop all the way back to expose his throat.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): ((I think it was more than browser trouble. I had problems getting reconnected after the reboot too but back now.)) *She walks back steadily, silently leading Jesse but lets the other woman overtake her and move to Aerin's side.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks down at Bliss, smiling and reaching out to pet his hair in acknowledgment...he's not in the mood for much else right now. He looks up at Jesse and his shoulders relax a bit. He blinks at her a couple times, shaking his head. "What happened to not throwing yourself in the path of the claws?" It comes out, perhaps, a bit more accusing then he meant it to be.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: It may not be enough to get him to really relax, but Bliss does rest his head against Aerin's thigh and close his eyes. "It's okay, Valkyrie, it's okay." His voice has gone back to normal, perhaps a bit more fragile, but he does sound sure if exhausted.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *Her eyes move to Bliss, then back to Aerin. She stays back. Silent.*

Jesse Jones: ((Sorry about that. working on an email for my work and forgot how long I was gone.))"I wasn't doing anything dangerous. I was just confirming something I needed to find out." There's more she'd say but certainly not saying it here and now.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He sighs a little bit. "Jesse..." He shakes his head, still leaning against that staff.

Jesse Jones: "I'm sorry," she says quietly in Japanese to him. "I will be more careful."

Shadow's Blissful Silence -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: And Aerin can feel Bliss shudder a little and lean more heavily into him. It costs Bliss far too much to actually stand his ground against someone who outranks him. Especially Aerin.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "That's all I ask," he says with a little nod. His head rolls back on his shoulders, and sloooowly around, until he gets enough cracks of his spine. "Well. I guess I wasted my relaxing evening of the decade on laying in bed like a lazy good-for-nothing the last week-plus, eh?" He grins just a little bit.

Jesse Jones: She just nods, her head down, looking at her boots, stuffing her hands into her jeans pockets.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She watches a moment longer, then lets her eyes move off away from the group. Still silent, tense, watchful.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Ummm...that one was supposed to be funny, guys." He looks around the group. "C'mon. Only I get to be morose, tense, and all brooding antihero-style stressed. Alpha priveledge, or something like that."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Bliss stays curled up on the ground at Aerin's feet, though he does manage a very hollow laugh at the prompting. The only way he could possibly submit more at this point is to throw himself outright onto the ground, which he seems okay with not doing right now. He does let himself shrink into a smaller miserable-looking ball now, head sliding a little lower down Aerin's leg.

Jesse Jones: Her face does look still to be a little pained, but she manages to change it back into a smile. The laugh is a bit harder for her to accomplish. And she's looked back up from her feet. "Well, I found out it wasn't the Reapers who shot you...." she finally offers, but says it very very quietly.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She looks back at Aerin then Bliss, then Aerin again and just shrugs.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He drops to a crouch and runs his hand over Bliss's hair before slipping his hand under it, to curl around the back of his neck. He pulls the man closer and nuzzles him. He looks up at Jesse and nods. "Something I'd considered. The sniper activity is very similar to something else, and the silver's impossible to ignore. I'm just not letting the Reapers think I thought it was someone else."

Jesse Jones: "That's all I was doing....trying to confirm that they weren't responsible," leaving out the other part for now about how Hauser was eager to do something with her or to her.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods a little bit. "All right. I'm sorry, just..." He shrugs. "I'm a bit twitchy, is all."

Jesse Jones: She moves in closer to him, murmuring to him in Japanese.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Bliss makes a very soft choking sound when Aerin puts pressure on the back of his neck and goes perfectly limp. Aerin will catch or he won't. This is outright surrender. Which is only a little eerie coming from the man who went for Aerin's throat not how long ago....

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He catches Bliss easily, and leans upward to listen to Jesse.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She looks away again as Bliss surrenders completely and Jesse moves in to murmur. Arms crossing over her chest.*

Jesse Jones -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "You were dealing with some other things. I didn't want to get into the middle of it. And seeing Hauser there was a good chance to talk to him. I didn't see a threat there was all. But I'm sorry to have worried you," a small pause, "or angered you."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "It's okay," he says with a weak smile to Jesse, eyes moving over to watch Kelsey as he supports his Beta. "Kels?"

Jesse Jones: She moves away again, quiet.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She looks back at Aerin as he calls her name, but doesn't say anything.*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: His eyes finally open again, peaceful and sleepy. He looks over at Kelsey, curious and perhaps a little concerned. He doesn't move at all though, just stays limp in Aerin's arms.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Kels...come here." He holds a hand out to her.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She uncrosses her arms and moves over to Aerin, still quiet.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Emp (Kelsey): 7,6,1,6,7,9,10,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Specialty: 2,

Kelsey Horn (PB3) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Stressed, uncomfortable, awkward, upset, generally feeling out of place but not wanting to leave either.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He reaches out and takes Kelsey's hand, pulling her over. "You belong here, Kelsey. You're a part of us. We need you as much as any of us."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She sighs softly and leans her head against his shoulder, closing her eyes.*

Jesse Jones: She watches them quietly, off to the side, arms behind her back again.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "We're strong together," he says, addressing his pack members. He looks up to Jesse and smiles. "All of us. Stronger, in fact, then they are. And we won't let them break us...any of us, and certainly not all of us."

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: (open?)

Jesse Jones: She gives a small smile back, but is still quiet.

Jesse Jones: ((I'm really not sure.))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Did I not just say that?" He asks with a faint smile. He moves to nuzzle Kelsey. then eases back against Aerin, who still gets to support all of his weight. But this time when his eyes flutter closed he's much more like alright.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She sighs.* We need to do something soon before one of us loses it without others around to stop us. *quietly.*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [I'm not calling that one, as I'm leaving very soon. *S*]

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She reaches out and scritches the back of Bliss's head, when he nuzzles her.*

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: (its cool if its not. don't wanna bust in and cause problems)

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "We did, my Valkyrie. We gave ourselves to Black Unicorn. We cannot truly be apart any longer." Of course some of them lost it years ago....

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((I'm cool if everyone else is.)) "Oh, it's in the works, Kels." He smiles a little. "If you're talking about being proactive, I mean."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): ((I don't have a problem with it.))

Kelsey Horn (PB3): Care to let me in on that then?

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "We're going hunting soon," he murmurs.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Good," he murmurs hazily.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She nods* Good.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: (cool.) The street rat wanders in. Still looking unwashed with the same brooding stare about him. For once in a good while he doesn't reek of vodka. His board is tucked under a lanky arm, his backpack strapped to his back. Wandering somewhat aimlessly.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *Then laughs faintly and smiles softly at Bliss as both of them speak in unison.* We seem to have been on the same page all night.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): d10: per alert: 3,1,7,7,9,

Jesse Jones: She quietly steps back another small step.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *And the tension comes right back, though this seems to have less in the way of anger about it. Her eyes close again.* I didn't get a chance to talk to you...

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "We're one now, my Valkyrie...don't you pay attention?" His eyes barely open and quickly close again. Before he's even done the sentance.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He gives the area a slow scan. Looking for someone. Or something. Dark eyes squinting into the distance.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks up at Andy a moment, nodding a little to both him and to Kelsey's words. "Hey, Andy."

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: d10: ninja vision: 1,9,6,7,3,

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He stays where he is, looking toward Aerin and company. He nods to the man. Mumbling a quiet "Yo."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She sighs and scritches Bliss again then stands up straighter, watching silently.*

Jesse Jones: She looks around for a nearby tree.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He looks over to Kelsey, pausing awkwardly before asking. "Hey.. have you seen Uadjit around? I wanna get my soul scrubbed down before I see Arn again.."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She shakes her head a little.* No. I haven't. *Spoken quietly.*

Jesse Jones: Very quietly, she murmurs to Aerin, "I'll be right over there," nodding her head to a tree.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He scratches the back of his greasy head, looking down. "Uhh.. sorry about the other night. I think I puked in your yard."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Okay," he says with a nod to Jesse and a supportive smile, before looking back to Andy. Watching quietly now.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Emp (Andy): 2,9,2,8,2,1,9,

Shadow's Blissful Silence: His breathing steadies, deepens, and he settles against Aerin in what looks a little less like death and a little more like sleep.

Andy Gallo [PB 2] -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Seeing Kelsey stings. He cares a great deal more than he admits for the girl, and being around her hurts somewhat. A strong feeling of loss and rejection. He's also exausted, sleeping very little these days.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *Her voice not gaining in strength any* I'm sorry, too, Andy.

Jesse Jones: She moves to the tree, and starts climbing up it effortlessly, but making sure she has a good view of below.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He shrugs, looking off. "No. You're not. But it's cool. You shouldn't." He takes a step toward the sept. "I.. should book, I guess. Didn't mean to bust up the party. My bad.." His words quiet as always, a mumble.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: (that should read 'shouldn't BE')

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She sighs.* I do still care about you, Andy. *Then she shakes her head a bit, her voice getting quieter* Good night.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Andy..." He looks at the kin, taking a deep breath. "We should talk sometime. Sorry...haven't been around. Slight case of near-death and all." Again, meant as a joke.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He gives a bitter laugh, hearing Kelsey. "Yeah. It shows. Tell your goon I said 'Sup." He nods to Aerin. "It's straight. Just a lot of heavy shit.. and an extreme absense of people to talk to about it. It's cool though. I'ma track down Arn. He's always straight with me."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [And...abandoning you guys to try to be about half as asleep as Bliss is. He'll quite docilely follows Aerin's orders while awake, and sleep otherwise. Thanks much for the scene!]

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "So have I...I thought." He nods a little though. "If you want to talk sometime...you know how to get ahold of me. Always here for you."

Jesse Jones: ((Good night! sleep well :) ))

Kelsey Horn (PB3): ((G'nighty!))

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He nods to Aerin, mumbling "Yeah. Except for when you're not. It's straight, man. Really. You have shit going on just like anyone else. We'll find time to catch up and all that shit. Not having a job really frees up my days." He looks over to Kelsey again, almost testing her to say something to him. A subtle dark squint in her direction.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): I only lied to you once Andy. And that was when I tried to tell myself that I didn't care. *She looks between Andy and Aerin as he says the last.* So you've utterly given up on that then?

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Well, yeah, sometimes I'm not. When I'm all bleeding, mostly." He shrugs. "Give me a call. I'd have called you, but...no phone. You know."

Jesse Jones: She finds a branch, laying out on it some as she continues to watch and listen to them below.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: "No." He says bitterly. "I haven't given up on shit. It's just a bit hard.. to explain to a reputible.. or even less than reputible employer about being a 23 year old with no work history, no address, no phone number, minimal references.. I'm trying, alright? Not that it's any of your business.."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): I'm not judging you. I thought you had a potential job that that wasn't a concern? And whether you want to believe me or not, I'm still going to wonder how you are doing, going to ask about you, even try to help you.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: "If your goon ~lets~ you.." He mumbles under his breath before looking back up to her. "I don't know what's up with that. Maya hasn't gotten back to me. I just need to line something up before my birthday so it's done before my ID expires."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): Dirk does not control me. I am still my own person. I still make my own decisions for what I do. *She pauses* How long before that happens?

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks up to Jesse, watching her with a little smile, before looking back to the two...letting them talk.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: "Week from tomorrow." He mumbles. "Not a lot of time.."

Jesse Jones: She smiles back down at Aerin.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Lemme see what I can do, Andy. About your ID, that is."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She chews her lip a little and glances at Aerin to see if he has any ideas.*

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He frowns over to Aerin. "What do you mean? My ID's fine.. I'll just have to get it renewed.. didn't want to do that yet.. but if I have to.." He shrugs.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Fair enough." He nods a little bit. "Usually, when people around me are worried about ID..." He grins faintly and shrugs.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): When was the last time you talked to Maya? *Wondering if they know anyone else who's looking to hire someone that wouldn't have issues with his background.*

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He shrugs. "It's straight. I broke down and got one in Phoenix on my way through. So.. it's out of town. I have my papers and shit.. so long as no one bag jacks me."

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He shrugs to Kelsey. "Just before the proverbial shit hit the fan. I've been busy.. ya know. Busting skulls and whatnot. Arn said he'd poke her for me. But the last time I saw him he was too busy beating your assfor me to get the chance to talk to him about it."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Fair enough." He nods to Andy in regards to the comment about his ID and papers, a hand coming to rest on Kelsey's shoulder.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): Heh...*She nods and rubs the back of her neck. She glances at Aerin.* Can the Sept do anything to help? *When Aerin's hand rests on her shoulder, she covers it with her own hand briefly, appreciatively.*

Jesse Jones: She moves back down the tree again, and back over to Aerin.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He frowns. "Dude.. it's not that big of a deal. You guys are supposted to be like.. fighting minions.. or something. Not job hunting. It's straight. I'll figure something out."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Well, I've been laid up in bed for the past week and then some. Got plenty of energy, so I'm in 'solve everything' mode." He grins a bit to Andy. "But if you've got it covered, that's fine."

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He gives a low chuckle. "Dude.. you've been in solve everything mode since I met you. Least with me anyway. Must be my inherent charm. Christ knows it isn't my dashing good looks."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She smirks a bit. Mock whisper.* He likes to kid himself that he's ever out of that mode.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He cracks a tiny smile to Kelsey. "Off my brainwave, babe. You're crowding me."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *A soft laugh.* I'll try, but I seem particularly psychic tonight.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Hey, hey!" He looks between them, grinning. "There's a difference. And when I figure out what it is, I'll let you all know." He finally rises, rolling his shoulders a little bit as he smiles over to Jesse.

Jesse Jones: She smiles back to Aerin.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He grins over to Kelsey. "You should go out skating with me sometime. You really rip when you want to.."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She smirks a little.* I may even have some new moves by then.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: "Oh?" He cocks a brow at the girl. "Alright.. boning someone else I can handle.. but if I see you skating with some other dude.. I might just fly off the handle."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks back to Andy and chuckles, shaking his head, before he moves away to give Kelsey and Andy their space to talk.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): Oh? And what are you going to do about it? *A teasing grin*

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He gives the girl a lopsided grin. "Turn on my charm and woo the hell out of you. It's what ninja's do best. You know you want me." He waggles his eyebrows at Kelsey.

Jesse Jones: She moves off with Aerin.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She laughs* I thought what Ninja's did best was their scary-mad hiding skills...

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He grins and puts his skateboard in front of his head. Mock hiding. "Hells yeah. I'm inVISible."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles back at the two, and then looks over to Jesse as they converge, sighing a bit and speaking quietly in Japanese.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She laughs again, lifting a hand to wave at Aerin. She'll talk to him tomorrow.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Jesse Jones: "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be upset."

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He waves to Aerin as well. "Seeya, man. I'll stop by sometime. And this time.. I won't puke in your yard. Probably."

Jesse Jones: She listens to him.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Later, guys." He nods and waves back, before moving off with Jesse ((And Bliss in tow)).

Jesse Jones -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I'm sorry I got you upset."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She groans* Better that than inside I suppose.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He removes the skateboard from in front of his face. Stepping subtly in kelsey's direction. "Seriously. We should go do something. Go climb a drainpipe or lift some booze. It'll be fun."

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He shrugs to kelsey, looking down. "Wouldn't do that. I don't go where I'm not welcome."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): Climb a drainpipe? *She raises a brow.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods a little to Jesse. ~Jp~ "I know. It's okay." A hand comes to rest on her shoulder, and he's gone.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He nods. "Yeah. Shimmy up to a roof or something. It's fun."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): No one ever said you're not welcome there. *Seriously*

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He cocks a brow at her. "Dude.. Your goon looked like he was going to swing on me for wanting to ~talk~ to you.. what do you think he would have done if I would have wandered in? He woulda went fucking hulk on me.. and make me open a can of.. umm.. 'run like a scared little bitch' on his ass."

Jesse Jones -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Did you just want to fade that part? And guess she'd probably go back with him tonight, unless he'd want some time to himself.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Jesse Jones: ((Yeah, here's a good fade spot. And he'd be fine with her coming back tonight. *NodNod*))

Kelsey Horn (PB3): Yeah when we were arguing he might have. But I wouldn't have let him go after you. I'm trying to work on getting him to relax about you. It's just kinda hard when we're not getting along real well, you know? *A bit of a rueful look.*

Jesse Jones -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((hehe...okay....then she'd go back....and not sure if they have another bed....but if not, she'd probably just take a sleeping bag and sleep outside *lol*

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: "So.. we should work on that. Let's go do stuff."

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She smiles a bit and nods.* Alright.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He gives a crooked grin. "Killer. Let's book." He extends his hand to the girl, out of habit.

Kelsey Horn (PB3): *She reaches out and squeezes his hand but then let's go and heads off with him.*

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He shoots an 'oh yeah.. right' look to her before leading the way. Out of the park to look for trouble. Sticking close by her side.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: (thanks guys. i'm out)