Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He takes the bottle from Tony before they leave the car, taking a hefty drink from it. He carries it out and sets the remainder on the sidewalk for someone else to have.

Alexander Donovan: And they get to the cafe and Alex rubs his arms a bit before he tosses the CDs he bought into the glove compartment. "I really need to start wearing my jacket more often."

Gunther: (crap, forgot to mention it before, but each CD would also have a number tucked in it for booking purposes. Gunther's cell. *now* i'm gone. *giggles*)

Alexander Donovan: ((oohhh.. Goody goody))

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Aw, why? Everybody loves big men with goose pimples." Snorts with laughter.

Antonio Pavlatos: (Thanks, see ya laters)

Alexander Donovan: Alex locks up the car and starts in with the others. "I hadn't got the chance to ask, but how's your back?"

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He smirks, eyes flashing over slyly at Alex. "I have a remarkable ability to recover."

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks at Alexander, begining to come out of coat, although it would only cover the larger man's shoulder. "Here's mine.."

Alexander Donovan: Alex waves Tony off toward the door.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He opens the door for Tony and Alex.

Antonio Pavlatos: He nods without speaking, leaving his coat on, and opening the door for the two men.

Antonio Pavlatos: (DLP)

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He got there before Tony, just smiling to him.

Antonio Pavlatos: He nods to ALexander withoutspeaking, leaving his coat on, and starts to open the door, but Mercury beats him to it. He waits for Alexander to enter, then follows behind him.

Alexander Donovan: Alex walks on in, not really caring who opened the door for him, but just expecting it to be done in a 'safe' envirnment.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He walks in last, waiting for Alex to pick the spot.

Alexander Donovan: Alex grabs a chair from a table and pulls it up to the side of a booth.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He approaches the booth, waiting for Alex to pick his spot, grabbing some menus for them.

Alexander Donovan: Tony: "I guess you get to relax today."

Antonio Pavlatos: He blinks, but doesn't protest Mercury's action. If he does join their little group, he might have to learn to 'share' some of the service to Alexander, however weird that might feel. In the cafe, he slides into one side of the booth, on one side of Alex's chair.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He hasn't a clue, yet, that he's taking over anyone's job, coming back to the table and putting out the menus, sliding in across from Tony.

Alexander Donovan: Alex opens up the menu and scans through it. Merc: "You certainly know your way around town. Maybe one day you and I should go into that club and have a nice big kiss just to start a brawl."

Antonio Pavlatos: "Yes, Mtolo." He gives a soft smile to Alexander, but he seems still ready to do his slightest whim if he wishes, or Tony suspects it.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He laughs. "I had heard there were some kick-ass metal bands there. There ain't no place I'm afraid of going." He shrugs, looking over the menu.

Aerin Thomas: ((Open?))

Alexander Donovan: "I'll just need to work up some extra cash and get some clothes for a few of the other clubs."

Alexander Donovan: ((Of course. :)

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: ((absolutely))

Antonio Pavlatos: (Very, come on in! :)

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Alex: "How's the job hunting going?" Looking up at the waitress. "Coffee, please." Pretending he doesn't notice the way she cringes back from him and Alex. At least he's not alone in that now. "Give us a sec to figure out food."

Antonio Pavlatos: He speaks softly to Alexander. "I could go with Mercury, do some dancin' 'n get us some money, or... whatever I need to do."

Alexander Donovan: "I can get some decent tips on amateur nights at the clubs. Tony brings in most of the money though."

Antonio Pavlatos: And per usual the high beast rage coming off them both seem to not bother Tony, but make him feel safer.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Well, I had a gig last night. Found that stupid club again. They moved into Hell's Kitchen. I give it a week before they move again. So I got money, this is my treat."

Alexander Donovan: Alex lets the reacion slide off him. "Hell's Kitchen, huh? Maybe I should hit the place for a night. As for paying, I won't argue."

Aerin Thomas: The door pushes open, and in he walks. Face is downcast, hands in the pockets of his trench coat. The man looks like hell...eyes drooping, expression slightly haunted. His hair is hanging limply unbound, shoulders slumped as he makes his way to the front counter.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He glances over as the door opens. Faint frown.

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks to Alex, then to Mercury. "Could I come with ya next time? Get us some extra cash?"

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Tony: "Yeah, of course you can, if it's good with Alex."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "'Scuse me a second, guys." Sliding out of the booth.

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: Perc+Alertness: 7,4,5,8,1,2,5,

Alexander Donovan: Alex has his back to the place, so he turns when Mercury looks. It takes him a moment to put the person as 'Aerin', since he wasn't so downcast last time.

Alexander Donovan: "Take care of him, and he's yours for the night."

Alexander Donovan: Alex pushes his chair over enough so that Aerin can join them if he so chooses.

Antonio Pavlatos: He blinks as Mercury moves off, his hands moving around the room to notice Aerin. His eyes widen.

Aerin Thomas: He steps up to the counter, looking up at the waitress and nodding. "Earl Grey Tea. No, nothing else, thanks." He pulls out some cash to pay for it, setting it on the counter top, and waits there, running a hand through his hair, yanking it through as it gets caught in a couple tangles.

Antonio Pavlatos: He hears Alexander, and seems to give a slight smile to the larger man with a 'as you wish' expression.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He leans up next to Aerin, speaking quietly. "Troubles?"

Aerin Thomas: "Depends on who you are, Mercury," he murmurs, taking the cup of steaming tea with a faint nod to the waitress. "There are those who would say I've finally seen the light, and why did it take me so damn long in the first place. Others who are going to be ready to rip my eyes out." He looks at the man with dull eyes, and shrugs. "I think you'll fall under the former."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Don't matter now. You're what matters, and if you'd rather have a little bit of company that ain't overwhelmingly perky, I got Alex and Tony over in the booth."

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: Perc/ALert: 7,4,3,2,9,2,5,

Antonio Pavlatos: He only overhears bits and pieces of the conversation from the counter. He looks to Alexander, laying his unopened menu on the table.

Alexander Donovan: Tony: "Just a steak dinner and a coke."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He doesn't know what it is, but he's sure not gonna try to kick the man when he's down.

Aerin Thomas: He looks over his shoulder, regarding Alex and Tony, and nods a little to them. His eyes slowly gravitate to Mercury, and he nods. "Sure. Thanks." He makes to follow Mercury to the table.

Antonio Pavlatos: "Yes, Sir." He moves off to make the order, ordering a very raw steak for ALexander, the largest they had, and a simple chef salad for himself, and a glass of tea, extra sugar.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He nods, heading back to the booth with Aerin. He slides back into his place.

Alexander Donovan: Alex returns Aerin's nod.

Antonio Pavlatos: He gives a soft smile to Aerin as he gives the waitress at the counter the order, and lets her know that Mercury hasn't ordered yet.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: ~The waitress does not seem pleased she must approach Mercury to take his order.~

Aerin Thomas: Tony gets a brief attempt at a smile as they pass. He slips into the open spot, wherever it is, and sips his tea before setting it down. "Hey, Alex. How are you?"

Alexander Donovan: Alex keeps his chair by the booth. "Hey Aerin."

Alexander Donovan: "I'm alright. Just fighting with employment before the place I'm at kicks me out for the season."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He nods to the uneasy waitress. "Buffalo wings, extra spicy, with Ranch, a baked potato with sour cream and bacon bits, a side of fries, and I'll have the halibut fillet with tartar sauce."

Aerin Thomas: "Ahh." He slouches back in the booth, rubbing at tired, red-rimmed eyes. "Yeah, I'm looking for a job myself. Have enough to get us by for a good long while, but best not to diminish the nest egg. You know."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "I got my CDL renewed," he says off handedly. "Exotic dancing's cool and all, but I'm gonna get back into construction."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Aerin: "What kind of work do you do, was it security?"

Alexander Donovan: "Ahh.. trade skills. Never had the patience to pick up the right ones."

Aerin Thomas: "Yeah. Security and bodyguarding...or customer service call center work. I'm out of touch on that last, though. Been about a year."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Alex: "I used to run a forklift back in L.A., did some van work hauling freight. Figure I might as well, money's good and steady, hours are regular."

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks at Aerin, in control, sliding into the edge of the booth, again next to the chair Alex moved over.

Antonio Pavlatos: (in control = in CONCERN)

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: Perc+Empathy (Aerin): 2,9,8,7,4,3,

Alexander Donovan: "I mowed lawns and trimmed hedges for people rich enough to irrigate out where I lived."

Aerin Thomas -> Antonio Pavlatos: To call him desolate and self-loathing would be an understatement right now. Honestly, he's more in a state of numb then anything else, but underneath that shell of numbness is just absolute misery. He's not quite on the edge of Harano...not yet. But today, he's close. He's filled with a sense of complete loss, and has little to hold onto at the moment. Also very bitter.

Antonio Pavlatos: He doesn't join their conversation, not something unusual, but his types of 'jobs' before Alex paid him nothing anyway. They just allowed him to stay alive. At the moment his concentration is on Aerin, remembering how upset the man was when he and Mercury were at the apartment the other night. (Ah, softhearted Tony)

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Alex: "Where was that?" He grins. "Southern Cali?"

Aerin Thomas: He picks up his tea, sipping at it...wincing slightly at the hot liquid hitting his tongue. Quietly listening to the conversation.

Alexander Donovan: "Nevada. You know, the land of legal whorehouses."

Antonio Pavlatos -> Aerin Thomas: (Then Tony wouldn't have any thought at what he would attempt to do...)

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Never been there. Never traveled much, just around L.A. and here."

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: Ch+Em (help): 9,3,1,2,

Alexander Donovan: "I travelled a bit before running into Tony in 'Orleans."

Antonio Pavlatos: He blinks, tears threatening to form in his eyes, and he reaches over to touch Aerin's arm. Unfortunately, the young kin has little experience with what he is trying to do, and fails to help take any pain from him.

Aerin Thomas: "Nevada's not bad." He shrugs a little. "Overly hot, though, for me. I don't do well with the heat."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "I like the big cities, never worried much about traveling. Just have everything I need right here."

Alexander Donovan: ((That one little '1' in all your rolls.)) "I like the cities too, I guess I've just been wandering until I found a place that felt... 'right'. I think I have though. Certainly met more interesting people than I have before."

Aerin Thomas: He looks up at Antonio, brow furrowing slightly in confusion. Noting the other's sadness, he purses his lips, giving Tony an apologetic look.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He chuckles. "There is definitely that. Not all *good*, but interesting." Looks up as their food arrives. "Help yourself to my fries, Aerin, plenty to go around."

Alexander Donovan: Alex slices and takes a bite of his steak as soon as it hits the table. Merc: "I don't know, quite a few of them good. A few bad, but mostly good."

Aerin Thomas: "Not really hungry, Mercury...thanks, though." He nods to the man.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He starts digging into his food, eating with alarming rapidity.

Antonio Pavlatos: (The dice roller hates me on ANYTHING important, I swear it does) He actually gives Aerin a gentle smile, feeling so helpless now. He had tried... he had to work harder,obviously, or maybe it took more stress or trauma to bring the power out.

Alexander Donovan: Alex takes a few more bites off his steak. Gone already? Most people would have made that last a little longer.

Aerin Thomas: He rubs at his arms a little bit, tilting his head idly to either side to pop it.

Antonio Pavlatos: He makes sure that Alexander gets his plate, and waits to start eating his salad until Alex starts eating his steak. He does add a little house French-styled dressing to it, and a dash of oil and vinegar.

Alexander Donovan: Aerin: "You sure? Tony'd probably share a sundae with you."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He watches Tony, head turned partially away from Aerin and Alex. Watching. Staring.

Samantha Stomps: *Stomps on in.*

Antonio Pavlatos: "You want anythin' else?" Quiet tone to Alexander.

Samantha Stomps: The girl is a head turner, make no doubt about it. Not because she's beautiful, but because she's radical. An amazon of a woman she has the build of a weight lifter. Her mohawk is puple with flaming tips and she's pierced in places most people couldn't imagine. Her tongue is split like a serpents, rows of barbells replace her eyebrows above mud brown eyes with no lashes to speak of. Her teeth are big, her jaw square and her clothing sports almost as much chrome as her beloved motorcycle, Baby.

Antonio Pavlatos: His eyes brighten suddenly. "Ice cream?" He looks to Aerin, pleadingly. "Please, say yes, sir... I'de love one."

Alexander Donovan: Alex takes a forkful of his potatoe and slides the rest to Tony.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Nope, no game. Ah well. He glances up at the door.

Samantha Stomps: d10: per + alert: 9,10,5,6,5,8,

Samantha Stomps: Oh yeah, she sees 'em. And she's grinning.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Smirks and raises his hand to wave to Samantha.

Aerin Thomas: He looks between Alex and Tony for a moment, and then nods slightly, going along with it. "Sure, that's fine. I'd...like that." He glances up to Samantha, his dull eyes regarding her a moment.

Samantha Stomps: Stomps on over, and catches Mirk around the neck for some very rough noogies. "Heya Mirkwood."

aerin phone -> Aerin Thomas: Ring! Ring!

Antonio Pavlatos: Tony takes Alexander's potato and adds salt, pepper and butter. It seems like something normal. Alex must rarely eat anything but meat.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He play-growls and jabs her in the ribs. "Yo, Sam."

Aerin Thomas: A couple blinks as his phone rings, and he pulls it out of his pocket, looking at the Caller ID before answering.

aerin phone -> Aerin Thomas: (Bliss' number, in the event you aren't sure who this is....)

Antonio Pavlatos: Soft one. "Strawberry okay?" He notices Samantha's approach then, and gives her a calm, very soft smile, a slight nod of his head as he gets up and moves to the counter to order the sundae.

Samantha Stomps: Grunts at the jab and pulls up a chair to their table without waiting for an invitation. "What's up?"

Alexander Donovan: Sam: "Hey again. Been a while." He does watch a bit carefully how she reacts to Tony this time.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Just dinner. Didn't feel like clubbing tonight."

Aerin Thomas: He flips the thing open and puts it to his ear, slouched back in his booth, staring at the table. "Hey."

Samantha Stomps: *Eyes Tony suspiciously.*

Samantha Stomps: Bares horse sized teeth at Alex. "Yeah, yeah, a while."

Aerin Thomas: He looks up to Tony. "That's fine, Tony, sure." Samantha gets a mute look, before he looks back to the phone.

aerin phone -> Aerin Thomas: "Hey." It's soft, a hint of the purr, but otherwise dropped to his normal tone of voice. "How are you? Want company?" He's worried, yes, but calm.

Samantha Stomps: Tony> "You roll your scrawny ass around in a wet ivy patch or what?" Looking at all the body paint.

Aerin Thomas: "How do you think," he asks into the phone with a half-hearted shrug. "If you want to come by, sure. I'm at Random Cafe X."

Antonio Pavlatos: He orders the sundae, then turns to give Samantha a curious look. "I... don't understand what ya mean, Mistress."

Alexander Donovan: Alex flags down a passing waitress, despiter her complete lack of desire to help anyone at that table (except maybe Tony) and orders a large strawberry sundae.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Glances at Aerin, hurriedly wolfing down his food before others arrive and take it.

Samantha Stomps: Tony> "Course not, ya got roots tangled up in yer gray matter."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: ((You know, the NYC waitresses and waiters deserve *big* tips. ~lol~))

aerin phone -> Aerin Thomas: "I know, Aerin. I know. I'll be there soon." It's the part were normal people say goodbye and Bliss usually just hangs up. After a seconds pause though, he adds, "okay?"

Samantha Stomps: Snatches a bite off Mirk's plate just because he looks like he expects someone to do just that.

Samantha Stomps: d10: dex + ath: 8,4,1,6,8,5,

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: d10: dex ath stop Sam: 4,2,2,

Aerin Thomas: "Okay." He nods blandly. "See you soon."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: ~growf~ His fork slams into the table, missing her hand by several inches. He slouches around his remaining food.

Samantha Stomps: Stuffs a handful of whatever he's eating into her face. (what IS he eating? *L* Not that Sam really cares.)

aerin phone -> Aerin Thomas: "I love you." Click.

Antonio Pavlatos: As he hears Alexander order a sundae, he smiles.. TWO? A soft smile. He cocks his head and looks at Samantha curiously. He seems a 'bit' more normal tonight than the night he had been in full mode at the club. Murmurs. "I sure wisht I understood what ya meant, Mistress."

Samantha Stomps: *Laughs.*

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: ((hot wings, french fries, halibut fillet))

Aerin Thomas: He shuts the phone, only half paying attention to the food theft and attempted hand-stabbings. He picks up his tea and takes another sip.

Samantha Stomps: Tony> "Yeah, yeah, grow a brain and I'll repeat it."

Antonio Pavlatos: (Armadillo with Italian dressing and Limburger cheese)

Samantha Stomps: (Yum! *L*)

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Aerin: "Someone coming?" Protecting his remaining food, but pushing the french fries towards him anyway. ((He also has a baked potato, Sam. *G*))

Samantha Stomps: She missed the halibut the wings and fries are gone. Seems the bones went down with the rest of it.

Alexander Donovan: Alex kinda looks at the fork and the mark it left on the table. "Just like an old married couple." is his response, with a bit of a wink.

Antonio Pavlatos: If he realizes he was just insulted to a degree, he doesn't show it. Instead he just simply doesn't seem to understand what she means. He gets the sundae he ordered, and moves back to the table, taking a napkin and placing it on the table in front of Aerin,then putting the sundae on it. "Here ya go, Sir."

Samantha Stomps: *BURP* "Hey girl! BEER!" she bellows at the waitress.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Waggles his fork at Alex playfully. "Careful, I can be mean."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "They don't serve beer here, Sam."

Samantha Stomps: "The what the fuck are we doin' here?"

Samantha Stomps: (TheN what the ..)

Alexander Donovan: Merc: "Just call me Mr Nice Guy." When the sundaes arrive, Alex takes a bite from his and makes sure the other is set between Aerin and Tony.

Antonio Pavlatos: He sits down at his end of the booth, next to Alex's chair, and continues with his salad, also eating Alex's unwanted potato.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Sam: "You missed it. We were at a bar listening to some kick-ass metal. Guess you were just too late."

Samantha Stomps: Eyes Tony, a wicked grin finding her face. "Hey sweetcheeks. Where's mine?"

Samantha Stomps: "I'm never too late. Ate metal for breakfast. You're just playin' catch up."

Antonio Pavlatos: He won't touch the sundae that Alex sat down until he had finished the salad, and potato, because Alex makes him eat before dessert, but he is eating it rather quickly. He pauses, looking to Samantha. "Yes, Mistress." He stops eating, moving to the counter then.

Aerin Thomas: ((Sorry, guys. Am in IM hell.)) He looks over at Mercury and nods slightly. "Yeah, umm." A sigh. "Bliss is coming by." Not sure how well that's going to go over with Mercury.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Don't give her the sundae, Tony. If she wants one, I'll get it for her."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He freezes, staring at Aerin. "Oh." He sits back, fiddling with the rest of his food.

Samantha Stomps: "Hey, let slave boy do it."

Alexander Donovan: Alex raises his eyebrow at that. "Bliss?"

Samantha Stomps: Smirks at Mirk's reaction. "Yer worried about someone with a name like Bliss?"

Antonio Pavlatos: He is already at the counter, ordering another sundae.

Aerin Thomas: Mercury's reaction draws a purse of lips before looks at Samantha, frowning a little.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Sam: "Not worried. Just don't trust him." Shrugs apologetically to Aerin. "I'll deal. Just don't expect me to be extra friendly."

Samantha Stomps: Grins at Aerin and flips him off.

Aerin Thomas: Sam's grin and finger get absolutely no reaction from him. He stares at her dully for a moment, and then looks to Mercury, nodding a bit. "I don't expect you to be. If you want, we can move to another table if things get tense." A last look, directed to Alex. "A close friend of mine. Part of my...very tight circle of friends."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Aerin: "It's alright. Cuz it's you, it's cool."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He gets up to slide another table over, right from under the nose of a yuppie couple headed for it. Ignores their outraged, uneasy stares.

Alexander Donovan: Alex nods and eats some more of his own sundae. "Well, I suppose I should meet him then."

Samantha Stomps: Punches Mirk in the shoulder as he goes sissy assed on her. "It's all right cuz it's you." Rolls her eyes.

Antonio Pavlatos: It doesn't take long, and he brins back another sundae to Samantha, placing a napkin on the table on the table in front of her, then the sundae. A soft, silent smile to her and he moves back to his place.

Samantha Stomps: Catches Tony before he gets away and draws him close against her side.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Hey, some people matter." He shrugs. "At least sometimes." Sitting back down.

Antonio Pavlatos: (brins=brings)

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He comes gliding into the cafe, skiping the counter in favor of gliding right over to Aerin. His long silken black hair is braided with bells and beads, tied at the end with black leather cord and trailing beaded peacock feathers. He's wearing a long flowing pale, pale gray coat that has a spider web pattern in glimmery white fishnet over it. He's wearing glossy white pants and a clingy, slightly shimmery white shirt. He's slender, pushing androgynous, but the clingy shirt does show some definite muscle underneath. black eyeliner draws attention to his amber flecked eyes, the contrast with true black making them seem more green. He's somewhere in his twenties, likely, but age is hard to tell.

Alexander Donovan: Alex moves for the table to join the booth they're at, but not giving up his chair. He really doesn't want to sit in a booth at the moment.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He barely glances at Bliss, a brusque nod.

Antonio Pavlatos: He doesn't attempt in the slightest to move away from Samatha's grip, just looks at her curiously.

Alexander Donovan: Alex watches Sam. One of those very...very... neutral looks.

Aerin Thomas: He looks at Sam when she pulls Tony to her, tensing a little. He's not doing anything if Alex doesn't, but he's definitely watching her closely at the moment, eyes narrowed.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He looks to Sam as well, watchful.

Samantha Stomps: One arm across Tony's shoulders, holding him, she grips his jaw with her other hand and turns his head so he's looking at Alex. "Now tell me honestly. Don't you just wanna kick his ass sometimes?"

Antonio Pavlatos: He blinks his eyes curiously. "Ya mean Alex? No... he ain't like that, it's me that's like that... but iffin he wanted it, I guess... I'de try."

Antonio Pavlatos: (Oh, forgot, add Mistress somewhere in there :P)

Aerin Thomas: Eyes flick to the door, noting Bliss and nodding slightly, before going back to Sam. Watching every movement she makes.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He slows, watching Sam, intensisty in his eyes spiking at that gesture. The last few steps to the table are less practiced theatrics and predatory grace, and he drops his hands protectively and possessively on Aerin's shoulders, eyes staying on Sam.

Samantha Stomps: Bellows out a loud guffaw and gives Tony a slap on the ass, sending him on his way.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He smirks at Sam.

Samantha Stomps: Glances around. "What the hell is everyone staring at?"

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Though the slap at Tony does make him tense.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: His lips tremble at the sound Sam makes and the slap, curling back a little. His hands tighten on Aerin's shoulders.

Samantha Stomps: "I got a booger or what?" Eyes up the fancy pants. (Which would be Bliss *g*)

Alexander Donovan: Once Tony is on his way, Alex goes back to his sundae, one hand gently touching Tony's arm as he sits back down. When Bliss approaches, he smiles and looks up. "Good evening."

Antonio Pavlatos: He rubs his butt, and as he bites his bottom lip, the faintest little smile seems to perhaps appear on him as he slips into the other side of the booth where the remainer of his food is.

mmrr!: ((open?))

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Sam: Quietly, "No one here likes to see Tony treated so roughly. If it gets out of hand, we'll stop it."

Alexander Donovan: ((This cafe has a bit more occupancy, and this crew is probably scaring off most of the normal people.))

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: ~not *precisely* the way it goes, but to really explain would require quite some time and he knows Sam isn't that patient~

Samantha Stomps: Smirks. "I ain't the one leading him around on a leash. Yer priorities are fucked up, Mirk."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Sam: "He's not yours." Sips his coffee.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "That involves more pointing and snickering," he says, very softly. He's still watching her, not bothered in the least at being sized up. "Oh, yes...and amusement. This is not amusement."

Aerin Thomas: He looks away from Sam with a snort, leaning back into Bliss's hands a little bit. "Hey, Bliss. This is Alexander and Antonio," he says, gesturing limply in the two men's direction. "Alex, Tony...this is Bliss."

Damien Thiereaoux: *outside the sounds of a motorcycle(high speed) pulling up are heard, and dami is seen going by the window, hair flowing behind him with a wicked smile on his face letting out a loud yell as if hes enjoying hte hell out of himself*

Antonio Pavlatos: He leans over and nuzzles ALexander's shoulder, then his gaze moves to Bliss, for just a moment.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Glances out the window. A momentary flicker of a smile.

Antonio Pavlatos: (open as a drunks pair of pants coming out of the bar bathroom)

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Hello." One would assume it's in response to the introductions, it's timed right, but his eyes and most of his attention are still settled heavily on Sam.

Samantha Stomps: Mirk> "Yeah, that's kinda the point, ain't it? He ain't nobody's but his own." Snorts at Bliss. "Yeah, I wouldn't be laughing either, if my mother had named me Bliss."

Alexander Donovan: Bliss: "Pull up a seat, everything's alright."

Antonio Pavlatos: He gives Bliss a soft smile, dropping his forkfull of shadow. "'ello, Sir."

Aerin Thomas: ((Open!))

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: OOC> Forkful of shadow? ~dies laughing~

Samantha Stomps: ((What is he eating?! *L*))

Aerin Thomas: He sneers a little at Samantha. "Stop talking. You're just sounding stupider and stupider."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: ((It's a forkful of Bliss himself!))

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Sam, I really, really don't think this is a good time, okay? Even I know when to stop." Rubs his head tiredly.

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks up at Sam then, curiously again. He tone is soft, but sincere. "I belong to Alex. He don't mind sharin' sometimes, but I'm his, all his, 'n I'm priviledged he'de have me."

Damien Thiereaoux: (mebbe hes a closet sluagh?*peeks under tonys shirt**G*)

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "I like my name. I find it suits me."

Samantha Stomps: Aerin> "I'll be sure and let you know when yer opinion matters."

Shadow's Blissful Silence -> Aerin Thomas: And his hands tighten again, _lots_ of pressure on Aerin's shoulders now. And just a hint of claws.

Antonio Pavlatos: He blinks, not having caught the thing about Bliss. He looks to the newest arrival, giving him a respectful nod before dropping his head sightly.

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: Perception: 7,2,9,6,7,

Antonio Pavlatos: (Shush! :P)

Aerin Thomas: He winces at something, and falls silent, eyes dropping back to the table.

Samantha Stomps: Rolls her eyes at Tony. "Boy, you need some serious therapy." Looks Bliss up and down again. Is he just Mr. Fashion or what? "Maybe it does at that."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He looks to Aerin, reaching out to touch his shoulder lightly, a questioning look.

Antonio Pavlatos: He doesn't life his fork again, an odd hurt look coming into his eyes. He looks to Alexander quickly.

Alexander Donovan: "I've found Aerin's opinions quite valuable as of late."

Damien Thiereaoux: http://www.dracinabox.com/pumorpheuscoat.jpg *the bike parks and eventually shuts off, but he doesnt come in right yet, talking to whoevers on the bike with him(?)*

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Samantha," he says in a low voice, glaring over at her. "Enough."

Alexander Donovan: "Tony, you can eat your icecream before it melts any more."

Samantha Stomps: Looks at Merc and Aerin. She can't take too much of this sissy crap. It makes her want to bite holes in the wall. She slides out of her seat. "See ya 'round, Mirk."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Oh, he's fine. I think whatever scarring experience makes you feel the need to act the way you do probably puts you in the therapy catagory. Tell me...did daddy love you too much, or not enough?" That purr is pure silk venom. He's already had enough of Sam.

Antonio Pavlatos: (life=lift)

Ziahl: (outside) Whispers with Damien.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Breathes slowly.

Aerin Thomas: He shows no reaction to Mercury's touch, his jaw set hard, teeth gritted, still staring at the table surface.

Antonio Pavlatos: He gives a grateful smile to Alexander, and ignoring the small bites of salad and potato left starts in on the sundae. Oh, Gaia, does he love ice cream.

Damien Thiereaoux: *he grins at whatever it is, and suddenly lifts her up, putting her over his shoulder with that huge crooked grin of his, heading for the door inside and carrying her in that way*

Samantha Stomps: "Yeah, any time you wanna get out the couch, Bliss." Looks at her watch. "But not now. I gotta car ta deliver." And she heads on out.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Once Sam is gone, he glances around the table. "Sorry, guys. I forget how she can be. It takes the right crowd and the right time, and this is neither."

Ziahl: Gives a small sound of surprise as she's hauled over Damien's shoulder. She can't help but wonder about the way he's been carrying her everywhere since last night.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He glances up at Damien and Ziahl, giving them a nod once they get inside. At least they'll behave. Somewhat.

Alexander Donovan: Alex shakes his head. "I don't think she's as bad as she seems. I just don't think she's all that stable either."

Ziahl: *Drums his ass since she's looking down at it.*

Antonio Pavlatos: A soft, soft murmur. "I... I dont think she likes me much, ain't sure what I done to her."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He visibly relaxes when Sam walks out the door. His hands release Aerin's shoulders a few seconds and then he starts to rub at them gently. "Sorry," he murmurs.

Ziahl: *Facing the wrong way, she doesn't see the gang.*

Alexander Donovan: Alex grins as Damien and Ziahl come in.

Aerin Thomas: "S'okay, Mercury," he hisses, eyes shutting. "Not your fault."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Alex: "She's...different. Bipolar, maybe? But no, I don't think she's a bad person, just difficult to deal with in large quantities." Tony: "A lot of people object to the dom-sub lifestyle. She wants you to stand up to Alex and reject his mastery over you. She doesn't understand what that would truly mean to the two of you."

Aerin Thomas: When Bliss lets go, he relaxes finally with a depp sigh. "It's all right," he murmurs to Bliss with a slight shrug. "I understand."

Damien Thiereaoux: *the ass drumming gets a yelp at first then a laugh* arright petit belle, thas 'nuff of that now....*setting her down, carefully*

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: After Sam, Bliss is positively delightful. Mercury even manages a small smile to him.

Ziahl: Laughs as he sets her down, then blinks around at the group, giving them a glowing smile. "Hi everyone."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Mercury gets a return smile and a faint nod. His earlier greeting seems to have been missed entirely. His hands keep working at Aerin's neck and shoulders as he studies his other companions.

Alexander Donovan: Alex pushes his leftover, half-melted sundae over to Ziahl. "It's not much, but you might like it."

Aerin Thomas: He looks up to Ziahl and Damien with a dull glance, then nods to them slightly. "Hey."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Yo, Ziahl, Damien."

Damien Thiereaoux: *looking up and over, he nods to everyone, keeping the grin, one hand half around ziahls waist until she decides to move away* hey...talk bout happy coincidence eh?

Shadow's Blissful Silence: His eyes catch on Ziahl with a flicker of recognition, and he nods to her slightly.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Mercury gets a return smile and a faint nod. His earlier greeting seems to have been missed entirely. His hands keep working at Aerin's neck and shoulders as he studies his other companions.

Alexander Donovan: Alex pushes his leftover, half-melted sundae over to Ziahl. "It's not much, but you might like it."

Aerin Thomas: He looks up to Ziahl and Damien with a dull glance, then nods to them slightly. "Hey."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Yo, Ziahl, Damien."

Damien Thiereaoux: *looking up and over, he nods to everyone, keeping the grin, one hand half around ziahls waist until she decides to move away* hey...talk bout happy coincidence eh?

Shadow's Blissful Silence: His eyes catch on Ziahl with a flicker of recognition, and he nods to her slightly.

Ziahl: "Thank you Alexander." Seems happy where she is with Damien beside her. She picks up a spoon and samples the sundae.

Ziahl: "Hello Bliss." Alex. "This is good, what is it?"

Antonio Pavlatos: He nods quietly to Mercury, then plays with the remainder of his food as the others talk.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He reaches over and touches Tony's hand, leaning across whispering to him.

Ziahl: Tries to feed Damien a bite of the gooey, cold sweet stuff.

Alexander Donovan: Ziahl: "Strawberry Sundae."

Antonio Pavlatos: His face seems pained, for the brief moment that it can be seen before it is hidden by that long thick hair.

Damien Thiereaoux: *nodding to merc, he looks to alex and tony as well* hey..

Ziahl: As Damien opens his mouth to say hey, in goes the spoonful of ice cream.

Aerin Thomas: His greeting ignored, he shuts his eyes and settles back into Bliss's hands, trusting in the man completely, whatever Mercury may have previously said.

Damien Thiereaoux: *he gets fed the bit of sundae and chuckles, licking his lips afterwards* thas nuff darlin......you go on an enjoy it y'self

Antonio Pavlatos: He doesn't immediately answer Damien, perhaps odd, but his face is buried against Mercury, mouth at his ear.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Whispering softly to Tony, patting his hand.

Ziahl: (Z said hi to everyone when she came in. Didn't ignore Aerin.)

Ziahl: d10: per + alert: 3,6,4,9,3,4,

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He slides into the booth next to Aerin and half curls around him. If there isn't enough room to squish into the booth, he settles in Aerin's lap instead. It doesn't matter to him, so long as he can curl around Aerin.

Ziahl: Glances around, noticing at least some of the people at the table seem to be solemn.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He's squished against the wall, but doesn't seem to care, still whispering to Tony.

Antonio Pavlatos: Ziahl wouldn't normally ignore Ziahl either, but his head is down, face almost hidden by hair as he leans against Mercury's ear.

Aerin Thomas: ((Didn't mean Ziahl, hon. *S* Sorry, should have specified.))

Alexander Donovan: Dam & Ziahl: "So, you two been having fun on the town tonight?"

Ziahl: Pauses in her sundae sampling. "Did something happen?"

Antonio Pavlatos: (ANTONIO I meant. Ax the first Ziahl, my brain if fried.)

Aerin Thomas: He leans into Bliss a little bit as the other curls around him.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Ziahl: He glances up. "Just a run-in with a very unpleasant person at the wrong time. It'll pass."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He nuzzles into Aerin's hair, murmuring something.

Alexander Donovan: ((Ax Ziahl? I don't think she'd like that. She may bite us.))

Shadow's Blissful Silence -> Aerin Thomas: "I'm here. I'm right here. You're gonna be alright. Everything's gonna be okay. Just rest, okay. I've got you."

Damien Thiereaoux: *he looks about to say a belated hey to aerin but notices the other man curling about him, a gloved hand sliding back through his hair idly instead*

Ziahl: ((No axing the Z! *L*)) Pats Mercury's arm. Alex> "We've been having lots of fun. Damien showed me his kittens."

Aerin Thomas: He snorts softly at whatever is murmured to him, but he nods nonetheless, resting there against Bliss, eyes still shut.

Ziahl: Looks curiously at Bliss and Aerin.

Alexander Donovan: Alex raises an eyebrow. "Kittens?"

Ziahl: Nods at Alex and takes another scoop of sundae.

Damien Thiereaoux: met up last night an had fun f'a bit, showed off m'boys to her...*and yes....with that wicked grin he has he realizes exactly how it sounds.....even if it doesnt mean what it sounds like....correcting any thoughts after* Marky an macky, m'kittens....said she aint nevah seen any...*shrugging gently*

Shadow's Blissful Silence -> Aerin Thomas: "I know. I know." He sighs heavily, curling around Aerin a little more tightly.

Antonio Pavlatos: He turns his head slowly to Damien. "You got... kittens?" Soft, longing tone.

Surly: *strides in. black jeans with an extra inseam gusset. black tailed tux jacket. shirt? what shirt? black boots. black gloves. silver rings. and her aqua and neon blue hair tucked up under a tophat. talking to the guy coming in with her* so, should i start with a smaller gun and work up, or what?

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He murmurs something else, and then sighs heavily and curls more tightly around Aerin.

Aerin Thomas: He rests his head limply on Bliss's shoulder, murmuring back to him.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He looks up from Aerin at that voice. "Hey, Cloud," he says softly. He does not let go of Aerin to come greet her, but he does offer her a welcoming smile.

Winder: And yes, there is a man with her. Muscular and appearing in excellent health, with a rugged and dangerous quality that comes with spending many long years in combat zones. Simple hiking boots, black t-shirt, and olive green jacket complete his attire this evening. "Yes, that does help to get used to the recoil of the more powerful guns."

Ziahl: Follows Bliss' gaze, then smiles and waves at... "Cloud?"

Aerin Thomas -> Shadow's Blissful Silence: "You didn't see the look on her face when I took Tori, Bliss. I...didn't think it was gonna be that hard..." His breath catches a little.

Damien Thiereaoux: yeah...*his shades pushed up on top of his head, his eyes even soften at the mention of them* m'lil lords of th' house....roomies both have dogs, three between em...but those two not even a year old dont let them f'get whos in charge of th'house.....*chuckling quietly*

Alexander Donovan: Alex looks at the next batch to come in, then turns back toward the others. "Looks like we picked a good night to get out on the town."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He smiles, pats Tony's hand again, and leans back in his squished-up section of the booth.

Antonio Pavlatos: He notices Aerin with Bliss, and gives the man a curious look, but says nothing. The salad and potato are all but gone now, as the sundae, and he leans his head back against the booth, between Alex and Mercury.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Alex: Wryly, "I don't know. It's certainly not the quiet evening I envisioned."

Surly: huh. *frowns* makes sense, i guess. so, what kind of smaller gun? and don't say one of those little two-shot baby guns. derringers or something. *smirks at him. hard eyes scope the room. giving the ones she knows a short nod as the pair heads for the counter*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Whatever Aerin just said wrenches Bliss' full attention back sharply and he runs his cheek over Aerin's before answering, still in low murmurs.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Nods back to Surly.

Aerin Thomas: He lifts his head slightly to look at Surly and Winder, then drops it back down to Bliss's shoulder...tired, lifeless eyes shutting again.

Shadow's Blissful Silence -> Aerin Thomas: "Ohhhhhhhhh...you want to get out of here? I can take you home, get you a drink. We can talk more easily there."

Ziahl: Finishes up her sundae and sets her eyes on Sam's abandoned sundae, noticing no one is eating it.

Aerin Thomas: Whatever Bliss said gets no verbal response, just a slight nod.

Winder: "No, I'd not suggest such a gun. Probably something like a twenty two calibur." and rattles off a few examples while looking around the game as well. Perhaps looking for threats, or just checking out the people.

Alexander Donovan: Alex gets up and yanks a couple more chairs over to their improvised double booth/table.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "How you doing, Damien?"

Antonio Pavlatos: He is too interested nuzzling and being comforted by Alexander at the moment to notice the sundae.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [Be right back guys.]

Ziahl: Leans comfortably into Damien.

Damien Thiereaoux: *taking in a deep breath noticing the general 'blah' at the table, eyes roll about the place and settle on*...he-lo belle chere....*murmuring the words and just watching surly for a moment before looking back to the others*

Antonio Pavlatos: Until he moves, then he stays put until ALex comes back, looking lost.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He's starting to come around and relax again, regaining his good mood.

Ziahl: Damien> "That's Surly. She must be cold without a shirt."

Antonio Pavlatos: (kk)

Surly: hmmm...*nods slowly, pursing her lips* i'll look into those. i may go ahead and buy a gun, then start taking the class. *a smirk* i promise i won't actually use it until i pass the class, though. *using a poisonously sweet tone for that, her smirk quirking almost into a grin. looks at the server behind the counter* madarin salad with grilled chicken. none of that iceberg lettuce crap--i want spinach. yeah, yeah, it's extra. cup of hot water. to go.

Alexander Donovan: It doesn't take long, when he gets back he throws an arm around Tony.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Lost? Nope, Mercury is right there with a friendly, heavy arm over Tony's shoulders.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Which he removes when Alex returns.

Damien Thiereaoux: eh.......doin....y'self merc? seems damn quiet heyah t'night despite the population yknow?

Antonio Pavlatos: He snuggles up between the two of them then, head on Alexander's shoulder, hand moving to Mercury.

Ziahl: Nods her agreement with Damien. Everyone does seem extra quiet.

Alexander Donovan: Which Alex grabs and puts back. Both of them can have their arm over Tony.

Damien Thiereaoux: *nodding to ziahls answer of who that was, lazily leaning in against her, chin gently on her shoulder* might may be petit

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Damien: "I know," he chuckles. "Just one of those nights it seems. I didn't know you knew Ziahl."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: A sudden cough, which he covers with a big drink of coffee. Dry throat, it seems.

Aerin Thomas: He's not moving particularly much, seeming to find being held close by Bliss to be the best option at the moment. Dead to the world, otherwise.

Winder: He just stands there as she orders, looking around the room again before back to her. "Then I'd suggest if your going to buy a gun you go with one that feels right in your grip that has some decent power behind it. I'm not an expert, but Mendoza I'm sure can even let you try out various models before buying one." he says after her placing her ordoer.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Nods to Alex, small smile. Eyes sliding towards Tony.

Antonio Pavlatos: Nuzzling Alexander again and seeming to be calm, his other hand out to Mercury, he looks to Ziahl, voice soft. "See ya got a dancer... he kin teach ya what ya need to know."

Surly: so, get the gun, get in class, try not to shoot myself. or anyone else. on purpose. *snickers softly as she steps aside for Winder to order*

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Ziahl: "Tony's right!" Grins. Hadn't even thought of it. "Damien dances, too. You know what we five should do? Get together and do some choreography, work out some moves and stuff."

Ziahl: "That would be fun!" Pats Damien's thigh. "I didn't know you danced."

Antonio Pavlatos: He smiles softly, then his head goes against Alexander's shoulder, hiding, his voice muffled, hand still out to Mercury. "Alex 'n I do a... show, where the... hunter rips off the prey's clothes."

Surly: oh, yeah. the guy who looks like shit is Aerin. the guy trying to meld into him is Bliss. the big guy with the ink's Merc. the chick's Ziahl. dunno who the other peeps are. *shrugs and flashes Dami a short, darkling glance*

Damien Thiereaoux: Ive seen this lil lady dance, now know Im good at the kind I do but dont rightly know if I can match t'her....got some moves on her she does....*giving a brief nuzzle of warm slightly scruffed cheek to her neck*

Alexander Donovan: "That would be great. We'd need a test audience though." Pointed look toward Aerin and Bliss.

Winder: He steps up with a little nod to Surly, before looking back to the girl behind the counter. "House salad, no tomato's. Thousand Island dressing to go, and an apple juice." before then looking over towards Surly again. "Some places when you buy a gun requires the completion of a fire arm course. Ours might be slightly used, but no class required."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He falls silent, perhaps oddly, glancing out the window, head turned away.

Antonio Pavlatos: Soft tone. "She played off me real well, at... Limelight."

Ziahl: Smiles at the tickly scruffies.

Surly: mmm...*considers that a moment, then nods* i'll still look into buying one first. but yeah, i'll grab Mendoza, see if i can play with the boomsticks a bit before class starts. even if i can't go ahead and buy one, i'll be able to find the best prices and shit, right?

Aerin Thomas: He opens his eyes slowly and looks over at Alexander. "Hmm?"

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He jolts, suddenly, just a bit like he got a sudden leg cramp. Eyes squeeze shut. He clears his throat and takes a big drink of coffee.

Damien Thiereaoux: ymean doin a show all t'getha?*grins a bit more* could be fun...*looking to merc, he tosses a sugar packet at him* ey

Ziahl: "You okay Mercury?"

Alexander Donovan: Aerin: "If we set up a routine to handle 5 dancers, would you be interested in getting the first look?"

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Ziahl: "Mmhmm." Blinks at the sugar packet hitting his chest, smirks over at Damien.

Winder: "True." he says with a little grin and then looks around at the gathered people she indicates. Watching Bliss and Aerin for a moment. "Bliss?" and he actually smirks some before looking back to Surly.

Antonio Pavlatos: Murmurs, almost a whisper to Alexander. "Like the hunter act, maybe?"

Alexander Donovan: Alex looks back toward the two that everyone seemed to know, wondering if the extra chairs he grabbed were pointless.

Surly: *snickers* yeah, Bliss. he's not too fluffy, feathers and choice of chair not withstanding. he can take a punch or two.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He leans over and murmurs softly to Tony.

Damien Thiereaoux: (beggin pardon bein slow for a bit, need to look at something just got told about)

Aerin Thomas: "Ummm..." He blinks a moment, and then shrugs. "Yeah, sure. Thank you."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Bites his lip a bit, takes a deep breath.

Alexander Donovan: "The hunter bit is normally one on one... two.. maybe. It'd take a lot of work to make five. I'm sure we can put out heads together and make something work."

Ziahl: Slides the abandoned sundae closer to her, and looks to see if anyone's noticed.

Ziahl: "What's the hunter bit?"

Winder: He just snorts with a little shake of his head before looking back to Surly. "How much you looking to spend on the hardware?"

Antonio Pavlatos: He leans over and whispers something in Mercury's ear.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Alexander: "What about incorporating a headhunter theme? A tribal dance, headhunters, capturing their sacrifice."

Ziahl: Blinks at Mercury when he says sacrifice.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He grins at Tony and murmurs something to him.

Surly: *shrugs* dunno yet. i have no idea what prices are on any kind of gun. although *smirks* i do want a legal piece. not a Saturday Night special. i'm not quite that stupid. maybe i ought to ask Mendoza what brands i should look for, specifically. ya think?

Antonio Pavlatos: He takes a deep breath and leans against Alexander. "Or... or... several fighin' over the female first."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He kisses Tony's cheek.

Ziahl: Tilts her head, listening.

Aerin Thomas: Direct questions toward him over, he shuts his eyes and lowers his head back to Bliss's shoulder.

Winder: "Yes, he would be best to ask. Especially since things you want in the weapon are better in some weapons then others. I have a fealing you want a sturdy, reliable weapon. One that will still fire after getting dirty and mucked up."

Damien Thiereaoux: honestly aint nevah worked with more'n one otha 'fore....could be..interestin*shrugging gently*

Antonio Pavlatos: He gives a weak smile to Mercury, then stays against Alexander.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "If nothing else, we can work out together and share ideas and stuff. Sort of like a club, we could help each other get dance gigs and such."

Surly: *nods* yeah. and i'm willing to pay to get what i want. provided i'm not being cheated. *takes her packaged salad and checks it. fishes a teabag from the inner pocket of her tux jacket and pops it into her hot water*

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Sighs, glancing at Tony. This is gonna take some work.

Ziahl: "It would be fun to make a dance all together." Pulling the sundae over and claiming it.

Winder: He nods about that, and grins a little to her. "Oh I do doubt any good gun salesman will try to cheat you. Especially with a few pointers from an expert to sound like you know weapons."

Alexander Donovan: "I think we can manage it. We're certainly not planning a broadway musical."

Antonio Pavlatos: He watches Aerin and Bliss again, getting that confused look on his face again.

Damien Thiereaoux: hell...could be a lucrative business yknow? lil ol stable of dancers*chuckling* set y'own price, not havin t'give the club owner an dj a cut...*fingers caressing his chin in a thoughtful expression*

Surly: *snickersand nods* true enough. *the salad meets her standards. closes up the box* ready to head back?

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Too bad we couldn't afford to get a business license, set up a little place." Sighs. "But the liquor licenses are *way* too expensive, and without booze, who would come? It would just be sleazy, like a peep show, not erotic."

Winder: He nods to her as he takes one last look around. "Sure, I'm ready." he says while starting to lead her out.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He nuzzles into Aerin's hair again with a soft half low purr, half rumbling growl sound. [Sorry about that....]

Ziahl: "My dancing is never sleazy," she says firmly.

Antonio Pavlatos: He listens, but doesn't speak again, going back to his usual normally quiet self.

Surly: *nods back and heads out with the man* Bliss, feed Aerin or something. Merc, you're looking weak. buck up on the sparring. *smirks lightly and heads out. giving the table mostly full of people she knows her favorite sort of wave*

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Ziahl: "Often times, it's the quality of the audience that makes it sleazy, or the place they're dancing in, not the dancer."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Waves to Surly.

Winder: And he goes with her on out, looking those over who she speaks with.

Alexander Donovan: Alex looks up at Surly as she addresses them, giving her a smile and a nod.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "I'll take care of him, Cloud. No worries. Try not to do anything I wouldn't do." He smirks just a bit on the last.

Ziahl: Waves at Surly then gives Merc a puzzled look. "Drunk people are less sleazy than sober people?"

Surly: *nods, whether at Bliss or Alex is hard to say. and she's gone* ((Night!))

Damien Thiereaoux: *nodding to what merc says* hell Ive danced in some dives and even 'I' felt sleazy......*shaking his head and shuddering, free hand lazily caressing ziahls arm*

Winder: And Winder right behind her.

Antonio Pavlatos: (nights you two!)

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Ziahl: "Never mind, too hard to explain."

Ziahl: "We need to find some place good to dance."

Aerin Thomas: He looks up to Surly as she leaves, then frowns slightly. "One single day without eating isn't the end of the world," he mutters. "Not even a full day yet."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "C'mon...." He uncoils and rises smoothly and pulls Aerin up to his feet gently, keeping contact and supporting most of Aerin's weight. Bliss...overprotective...never.....

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: ((Gonna take out Mercury and bring in Jez instead. Played the big lug enough. *G*)) Finishes off his coffee. "I should jet, see if Rei's home."

Alexander Donovan: ((Goodnight))

Aerin Thomas: ((Night, guys!))

Aerin Thomas: He rises at Bliss's direction, leaning on the man. A brief nod given to Mercury, Alex, Tony, Ziahl, and Damien, in that order. "Bye, guys."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: "Night, Aerin." He slides out of the booth. "See if everyone later."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He glances over at Merc. "Say hey to him for me will you? And thanks. He'll know what I mean."

Ziahl: "Bye Aerin."

Antonio Pavlatos: He tosses Mercury a look, but remains quiet. He nods to Aerin and Bliss if they are leaving, with a soft "Night, Sirs." He remains quiet then as they discuss the dancing routine, even thoughhe occassionall seem to have some thoughts on it. (And I gotta get to bed, I'm dead. Good night all. THanks for the scene)

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He looks at Bliss warily, but for Aerin's sake, he just sighs and nods. "Okay."

Ziahl: "Bye Mercury." Aww, everyone's leaving.

Alexander Donovan: Alex smiles and gives each of those leaving a wave. "You all have a great night."

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: Gets his jacket back on. "You want me to give Tony a ride home, Alex? He looks dead on his feet."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He waves to the table and starts walking backward toward the door, still holding Aerin.

Ziahl: ((Night Nyte.))

Ziahl: Waves Bye to Bliss too.

Alexander Donovan: "Yeah, that'd be a good idea. I think he needs to relax a bit."

Aerin Thomas: He heads along with Bliss to the door, then out. Eyes remain downcast the whole way out.

Alexander Donovan: ((Nyte is sticking around. Nytemare is leaving.))

Damien Thiereaoux: *nodding and waving to aerin as he leaves with bliss, he holds a hand out to merc* take care merc

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He steers Aerin carefully around anything that might trip him. Aerin, if nothing else in the world, is most likely safe from him.

Mercury [Random Cafe X]: He grins, helping Tony out of the booth. "See you later." Heads out.

Jez: There's a whole group of people heading out the door. So he waits outside for them all to pass.

Ziahl: ((*c* Okay.))

Aerin Thomas: A glance goes up to Jez, and a half-remembered instinct to nod, before they're out the door, Aerin going wherever Bliss is guiding him.

Jez: ((*new* Pic http://www.wodnyc.net/modules/coppermine/albums/uploads10296/1Jez3.jpg)) On his left ring finger, he wears a silver claddaugh ring with a dark red, almost black, gem in its heart. On his right, a slim gold band. He does *not* have a collar around his neck, the gold chain one or otherwise. He is wearing a crimson tunic of rich, crushed velvet, paired with elegantly-cut, loose black silk pajama-type pants. He is wearing black bondage-strap boots with high, wide heels that increase his height to nearly six feet, and his ever-present, full-length black leather trench over all.

Jim Franklin: *And he, too, waits for people to walk past him, keeping his head low, arms crossed across his narrow chest as he tries to get out of the cold.*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [MT Res, love?]

Jez: He nods to Aerin, looking very curiously at him and Bliss, a little worriedly perhaps.

Damien Thiereaoux: *waving instead to tony and merc as they head out, he relaxes back against his seat now with a slight sigh, arm still slid around ziahls waist absently*

Jez: Sees Jim going to the same place and grins. "Jim?" Opening the door for him once the way is clear.

Ziahl: Gobbles up the sundae she 'found'.

Jim Franklin: *He looks up, and perhaps puzzled. But it is clear, Jez' appearance is not taken cheerily. He shuffles into the Cafe, muttering a thank you.*

Aerin Thomas: ((Sure. *G2MT RES*))

BLISS'S APARTMENT

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He practically carries Aerin into the apartment and guides him not to the couch, but into his room. "You, m'friend, look like hell."

Aerin Thomas: He follows along with Bliss, shrugging slightly. "Then I look a fraction of how I feel."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Yeah. I've been there." He stops beside the bed, moving Aerin to one side and pulling back the blankets. "Here. You don't look so into moving. You might as well not move here." He picks Aerin up gently and lays him down, pulling the blankets over him.

Aerin Thomas: He sighs as he's laid into bed, letting Bliss cover him up. "I've...home. I have to get home tonight. Ethan has Tori...first full night. I can't leave them there." He looks up to Bliss, eyes widened a little. "Don't let me not go there..."

Shadow's Blissful Silence -> Aerin Thomas: [*pets a poor mobbed Ravyn*]

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Shhhhhhhhh...I'll take care of everything. It's alright. It's alright, Aerin. Easy. Easy. You want a drink, or you want me to settle down and stay a minute first?"

Aerin Thomas: "Stay, please." He curls up a little, on his side.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He settles onto the bed beside Aerin, running his fingers through Aerin's hair. "Alright. Alright. I'm here. I'm right here. What do you need?"

Aerin Thomas: "What I can't have," he murmurs quietly, staring at the bed surface. "What I need, I don't get, Bliss. And it's not fucking fair."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "No," he says softly. "It isn't at all."

Aerin Thomas: "I thought I'd be okay, until she...freaked out, seeing the new her. I let Joe handle it...packed. And she...she was too fast. Caught me in the act. I convinced her..." He shudders a little, lip curling. "I lied to her as easily as you can imagine, Bliss. Ripped her apart. And then..." A shake of his head, brow pressing into the mattress. "Then I went to take T...Tori..."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He doesn't pull Aerin up to hold him, but he does slip under the blankets to curl back around him. "And...." he prompts gently.

Aerin Thomas: He breathes shakily. "She lost it. Totally...I mean, I think she...she might hate me, Bliss." He shuts his eyes, shivering against the other. "Joe was about ready to shoot me...I couldn't tell him..." He shakes his headtrying to curl further inward. "I hurt her so bad, and I wanted to tell her I was sorry...but I left instead."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He sits up a little, pulling Aerin into his lap, blankets and all, so that to curl up more he has to curl into Bliss. "You love her, and this hurts. This hurts more than you think anyone can understand, more than you thought it would, more than is fair at all, to you, to the Sprite, to Joe. But you are all strong. You will all be alright." He starts to rock Aerin back and forth. "You're going to be alright."

Aerin Thomas: He whimpers a little bit, limp in the other's arms. No other words from the man, no motion. He just lays there in Bliss's lap, curled into him.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "I've got you. I've got you. I'm not going anywhere. I've got you. What do you need me to do?"

Aerin Thomas: He's quiet for a long moment, resting limply against Bliss, before finally, he speaks in a dead sort of tone. "Tori. Call Ethan...have him come over and bring Tori. I need them...I need you, too."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Alright." He shifts, holding Aerin against his chest with one arm so he has a hand free to dial. "Number...?"

Aerin Thomas: He gives Bliss the number, mumbling it a little bit. Still legible, just numbly, reciting it roboticly.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He dials Ethan.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Hello," he says into the phone, settling so that Aerin is pressed against his throat and can feel him speak.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Take Tori. Pack her and whatever you need. You're spending the night here. Aerin is here with me. You're all staying here with me."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "No. But he will be."

Aerin Thomas: He's quiet, leaning against Bliss, eyes half-shut.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "I've got him, Ethan. Relax. You'll upset Tori. Deep breaths, Ethan. Calm. No panicking. Okay, they need you to be calm. You can do that, I know you can. Now breathe."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He kisses the top of Aerin's head.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He gives directions, starting to rock Aerin back and forth again.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Of couse. See you soon." He hangs up the phone and tosses it into a pile of clothes. "Aerin...Aerin, look at me a moment. Let's try something, shall we?" He tilts Aerin's head back, supporting his neck, so that he can just lie back and look up at him.

Ethan Anderson and Tori: ((Fast forward to arrival?))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: (8P You'll ruin Bliss' trick. Granted, it's Storm's trick anyway, but hey....)

Aerin Thomas: He looks up to Bliss, blinking a little. "...okay..." A slight nod...more going with whatever Bliss suggests then any real agreement of his own.

Ethan Anderson and Tori: ((Well dooooooo iiiiiiiiiit!*LOL*))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Okay. Breathe. I know you're breathing now, but feel yourself breathe. Find the point where the last bit of breath goes when you breathe in." He gives Aerin a little time, before he continues. "Everything you feel now, all of it, whatever it is, push it there. And when it's more pressure than you want any more breathe out with sound. Let the sound carry it away from you." This is probably better done in the middle of nowhere than in an apartment, but Bliss didn't learn this trick from someone who could live that close to people.

Ethan Anderson and Tori: There's the sound of a car pulling into the drive and a few minutes later the sound of first one and then a second door closing.

Aerin Thomas: He looks at Bliss strangely, brow furrowing slightly, but he nods. He takes a deep breath in, filling his lungs, questioning eyes locked on the other, until his chest is fully explanded with oxygen. He holds it there, and tries to gather all that shit...the emotional toxins that he has, the self-hatred, the deep, deep sadness, the anger, and bitterness. Eyes go wide...he's almost choking on it. Too much. The scar on his chest warms, growing less of a soft warmth, more of a searing. The thorns, not the blossom.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He doesn't say anything, just holds Aerin close and lets him concentrate. He lets his eyes stay on Aerin's, no challenge at all, just sympathetic concern.

Ethan Anderson : "Ready baby," he asks softly as he glances up at the building. He moves inside and heads for the stairs, pausing at the bottom to adjust the diaper bag, backpack and carseat before beginning up.

Aerin Thomas: His chest strains, and he tries to push it out...it comes in more of a strangled, gasping sound then any kind of primal shout or yell. Not that it isn't loud...it is...but it's a sound of physical pain, Rose rejecting all of that pain, that anger. His body tenses and arches as he lets it out.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He nuzzles at Aerin's jaw gently. "Any better?"

Ethan Anderson : Panting softly, Ethan taps the bottom of the door with his foot and smiles down at the half awake Tori, unsure if he should be insulted by the fact that she seems to find his attempt at catching his breath so amusing.

Aerin Thomas: He grabs at his sides, doubled over, face scrucnhed in agony. "I...hope not...that...oh, fuck." He gives a whine and curls over onto his side.

Aerin Thomas: d10: Per+Alert: 7,5,7,3,7,9,

Aerin Thomas: "Door," he manages to get out, weakly.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He holds Aerin close, muttering a soft curse at the sound of the Ethan at the door. He just scoops Aerin up, gently, but quickly. "I've got you. I have no idea what that was, but you're gonna be okay." He only jostles Aerin a little as he opens the door for Ethan.

Ethan Anderson : "Hi," he murmurs, blinking as he notes that Bliss is carrying Aerin. His wide blue eyes shadow with concern and he moves inside with the carrier, closing the door behind him before dropping the bags and moving to find a place to set the carrier down so he can get Tori out.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Hey," he says, far too calmly in response. "Join us." And then he promtly carries Aerin back to the bed, curling up with Aerin in his lap again.

Aerin Thomas: He's quiet in Bliss's arms, limp and listless. His eyes do manage to open at the sound of Ethan's voice, and he gives a very faint smile to him and Tori. "...hey..."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [*pause*]

Aerin Thomas: ((Pauses))