Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall]: He gets out of the cab, thinking that's the last time he rides in one of those smelly things. It's limos all the way from now on. Stalking into the hall.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall]: ((So we're backdating this a day or so?))

Lucien Bourikas: He parks the Cherokee, rechecking the address, and gets out. He locks it, and flips the collar of his coat up against the cold, going to have to walk a few blocks to get to the pool hall.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): (yes, that should do it)

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: He slides onto a bar stool. This moon, his temper? He's not carded. No, the bartender thought about it, then looked at the 6'2" pierced and tattooed Indian sprouting muscles all over, looking like he wants to kill, and decides not to card. Funny, that.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "Gimme a Jack, neat."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He definitely doesn't get carded, but it isn't from radiating temper. He just looks easily in probably his early to mid 20s. He's dressed in a the buttoned up coat Morgane got him for Christmas, a very nice one. Under it can be seen black jeans, and boots.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: He twirls around on the bar stool to watch the entrance. He huffs impatiently, then grins as he sees one of them, waving to Lucien.

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: The door opens and he walks in, heading straight for the bar. The man is dressed in his business attire...white button-down shirt, black slacks, steel-toed boots. And the ever-present trench coat. His hair's pulled tightly back into a neat ponytail, and stops just inside the dor. The man's expression is calm today...almost sociopathically so. Muted emotions at best coming from the man...and weariness. Tiredness...always that. He scans the establishment...when his eyes fall on Mercury, he starts moving in his direction.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He spots Mercury waving to him, from the door, and heads in his direction, giving the other man a smile. "Good evening, Mercury." He looks at the bartender. "Scotch, please, neat."

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: ((Gaah! Color!))

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: He waves to Aerin as well. Subdued a bit, for Mercury, but this is because he is trying like the devil to keep his Rage under control. "Yo, Lucien. Yo, Aerin. Lucien, this is Aerin, and vice versa."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He starts to unbutton his coat, underneath it is a black silk shirt, open at the collar and edged with silver threading - almost something someone might wear to a medieval festival.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): (Yeah, my eyes are getting a little sore too, fixing to change. Merc posted first so I'll change to a blue)

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): (test)

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: ((I think Rav meant he had forgotten his color and was nekkid. *G*))

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: "And another scotch," he says to the bartender, coming up to them. "Make both of them Chivas, 18-year-old blend. And it's on my tab, as well as whatever Merucry's drinking." He looks to Mercury, nodding to him slightly. "Evening, Mercury." A moment regarding him with that calm expression, colder then the man's usual, before he looks to Lucian and extends his hand. "Lucien...a pleasure."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He turns to look at Aerin, and gives the other man a slow, polite nod. "I recall meeting him once, briefly in the park. Good evening. This works out well because I had been given your name to speak with about some things, but they can wait. For now, may I buy you a drink?"

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): (Delete last section of that post)

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: ((Yeah, I meant my color or lack thereof. Yours was fine. *S*))

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He takes Aerin's hand, shaking it and only matching whatever pressure the other man decides to pull into it. "A pleasure indeed, well met."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "Yeah? Talking's cool, drinking's cool." Drinking down his Jack.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): With a slightly amused tone. "Just not at the same time, or one has a tendency to choke, yes?"

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "You can't do both?" He looks at Lucien in feigned surprise.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): A slight chuckle. "I'm afraid to say that I am not that talented."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "I can do amazing things with *my* mouth." He laughs for some reason, then orders a beer chaser.

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: He smiles a little, his grip strong without being painful. His hand taken back, he smiles faintly, listening to the conversation between the two, and then takes his Chivas from the bartender. "So, what's new with you two?"

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): Slightly arched brows. "Do say? Well, I am always interested in hearing stories of amazing feats. If you have one, perhaps you would share it, but so far, my friend, all I have seen is how that mouth of yours can so easily get you into trouble."

Ethan Anderson: After dropping off Tori with one of the prearranged sitters, Ethan heads into the pool hall, brow furrowed slightly, some of his blond hair spilling into his face in a series of tiny braids, the rest tumbling in little ripples down his back. He's dressed in a pair of kahki pants and a pink polo shirt, his bomber jacket slung over one shoulder.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Aerin: "Got my CDL again, looking to get into construction running some of the machines. That's about it." He shrugs. "You?"

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Lucien: "That's one of my better tricks, getting into trouble." Nods sagely.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Sees Ethan and winces. "Aerin," he whispers, "He's wearing pink. In a pool hall."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: And starts smirking, having to take a drink to keep from laughing.

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: "Moved back into the city," he says to Mercury. A moment's hesitation, as if he's about to say more...and then he sees Ethan. A faint smile given to the man, and he waves to him.

Ethan Anderson: Aerin's faint smile gets one in return as the kin tucks the braids behind one ear with a sigh and begins making his way towards the trio, trying to ignore the more...unkind...looks directed his way. "H-h...Hey."

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: "I see that, Mercury," he murmurs as he waves. "I never said we were fashionably inclined. I mean, look at me. They don't call me a Matrix Hippie for nothing..."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): "I'm just still getting used to life in the big city, but a few interesting things have been happening." He follows Mercury's look, noting the beautiful young man, then looks back to Ethan. "Don't tell me you are one who equates masculinity or the lack thereof by colors one wears?"

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: "Hey, love." He reaches out to take Ethan's hand. "What are you drinking, if anything?"

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: He just grins at Lucien, Aerin, and Ethan. "Yo, Ethan." Lucien: "Me? Hell no!" Laughs. "It's just freakin' funny."

Ethan Anderson: "Hey, baby," he murmurs softly, smile growing as his fingers curl with Aerin's. "Just water, please."]

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: "Okay." He nods a little bit, looking over his shoulder to order the water, then back. "Ethan, you know Mercury...have you met Lucian?"

Ethan Anderson: He shoots Mercury a look...a rather odd one to see on Ethan's face...Its annoyed. "I have to do laundry."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Laughs more. "Wearing pink and ordering only water. Oh, Ethan, you're gonna make me spit up a lung."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Ethan: "You're precious." Grins. Getting happier with people around now.

Ethan Anderson: "Y-your a prick," he mutters, sweeping his hand through his hair.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He takes a sip from his glass, turning his attention then to Ethan, nodding to him politely and awaiting introductions.

Ethan Anderson: He shakes his head, eyes flicking to Lucien as he extends his hand. "Hello, Sir."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "No shit." Snerks.

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: He looks between the other three, almost curiously. Watching how they all interact.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He takes Ethan's hand with a chuckle. "It does indeed seem that he knows you, Mercury. Lucien Bourikas, at your service."

Ethan Anderson: "Ethan Anderson," he murmurs, shaking Lucien's hand. Once released he curls closer to Aerin and leans up to kiss the man's jaw.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Lucien: "Hey, I resemble that remark. No fair ganging up. I'm a minority figure."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He has a very smooth manner to him, a sing-song voice (enchant voice merit), and has the manner of some long ago gentleman, or perhaps simply a warrior/bard lost in the wrong time period.

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: He leans down to accept the kiss, and then passes Ethan his water.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He merely chuckles at Mercury, shaking his head.

Ethan Anderson: He takes the water and disengages from Aerin to find a seat, settling down to drink a good third of the bottle in a few long swallows.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): (If anyone needs his DD, let me know, I already got ya'lls)

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: He ambles towards the table. "If we need to talk later, I figure we can head somewhere a little more private."

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: "Aren't we all in the minority, in one way or another?" He smirks to Mercury a little. "Or are you pulling double minority status here?"

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): "You up for a game first then?" He hears Aerin, and smirks, moving after Mercury. "If he does, then I get to pull the trodden down Greek/Italian here."

Ethan Anderson: "I assume you were all talking before I hauled my s-skin-skinny butt in here, right? I can go."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Ethan: "Nah, s'cool." He grins and gives him a friendly wink. "Just hangin'."

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: "We'd just arrived, Ethan." He moves around the table, stopping behind Ethan and trailing a hand over his shoulders. "You're fine, love. Honest."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "The more the merrier. I love having people around." Indeed, it's actually calming him down, the city Garou being more antsy when he's alone.

Ethan Anderson: He smiles softly, eyes closing in pure pleasure at that light touch, his head leaning back against Aerin's arm. "Okay," he murmurs. "J-just next time you tell me to meet you someplace...T-tell me what to wear."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): A genuine, charming smile. "That is exactly what we were doing, talking, and I am sure you can help liven up the conversation, since we were merely speaking of Mercury's mouth and life in the city."

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: "Whatever you'd like, Ethan, is the correct answer." He smiles a tiny bit to the young man. "After all, if anyone wants to give you shit for how you're dressed, then picked the wrong time, based on the company around you who will hopefully leap to your defense."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "I have a fine mouth," he retorts. Grins at Ethan. "Aw, it ain't bad, just took me funny, that's all."

Ethan Anderson: "Just be glad I didn't put on a sweatervest." His hand slips around to slide playfully across Aerin's backside as he grins, just a little. "And yes, Mercury. Your mouth is very nice."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "And Aerin's right." Firm nod. "Ain't no one here gonna give you shit for long."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: He blows a playful kiss to Ethan. "Why thank you."

Ethan Anderson: The boy was fine until the kiss, that turns his tanned cheeks three shades of red and makes him duck his head, hiding behind his hair.

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: He smiles a little bit at Ethan's blush and settles into a standing lean into the table next to Ethan. "Come on, Ethan...you started it."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He doesn't respond except to nod. Ethan is indeed well walled off by the three men around him tonight.

Ethan Anderson: He snorts softly and lifts his head, hands tucking back his hair. "One step at a time, Aerin," he says softly, chuckling. "I'm making progress on being sociable."

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: "You are, indeed." He nods to Ethan, setting his drink on the table so that his hands can rest on the other's shoulders, rubbing lightly.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Nurses his beer, sprawling in his chair so he takes up twice the room of a normal man.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He pushes around Mercury, and takes an empty chair at the table.

Ethan Anderson: "Mnn..." His eyes close and a soft sigh fo pleasure spills from his lips as he relaxes under Aerin's hands.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "Hey, hey, can't move the mountain." He smirks up at Lucien.

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: He looks down the the joyful sound the kin makes, smiling faintly. He leans down to kiss his scalp, then looks up to Mercury. "Sure you can. Just takes the proper application of pressure."

Ethan Anderson: "In the right places," Ethan adds, peeling an eye open to peek at Mercury.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: He laughs. "Or the right incentive, I suppose."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): Mercury> "When you become a true one, then we will test that theory." He takes a sip of his scotch, watching Aerin and Ethan, face neutral.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Nods towards Ethan. "See? He's got the right of it." Grins. "I'm an attention whore, too. Bathe me in attention, and I'll be a happy camper."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: ~doesn't seem to react at all to Ethan and Aerin, and deliberately doesn't look around to see other's reactions~ Lucien: "MIght be a bit difficult. I don't usually get stoned." Grins at his bad, bad pun.

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: He shakes his head at the pun, sighing. "That was bad, Mercury." His hands slip away from Ethan, and he heads over to the jukebox on a whim.

Ethan Anderson: "Ugh. I can't stay too long. I have a few things to do at the house..."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He groans at Mercury's joke. "As for attention, you do seem to get quite a bit. Of course, the one from the last time we met I can certainly do without, that was a very, very odd woman."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "Oh, yeah." He frowns. "Sam. In the right company, she's a real kick in the head, I think she's great. But in the wrong company?" Shakes his head. "Bad news. She thinks you did something real bad to me in the bathroom that time, thinks you uh, yeah, hurt me or something."

Ethan Anderson: Ethan bites his lips, brows rising towards his hairline. "Hurt you huh? You sure she didn't think that he uh...Cue porn music?"

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): "From what she was saying, you would think I had torn out your soul and left you an empty shell. The woman was a raving lunatic."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Ethan: "Yeah, she did." Smirks. "But against my will. Like *this* guy could hurt me." Chuckles. "No offense, Lucien. She asked if he *ravaged* me." Laughs. "I insisted he didn't, but I don't think she bought it."

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: He looks over the jukebox, frowning a little at the selections. Everything resonating with him is not something he wants to hear. He pushes the button to flip through CD covers, trying to find something that he can work with.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "Well," he says suddenly sobering. "I think there's things that can do that." He fidgets. "We'll talk later though, too many ears in THIS place."

Ethan Anderson: He giggles and shakes his head slightly before taking a sip of his water. "B-but...Ravaging is fun."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Ethan: "Yeah, I thought it was kinda funny. But she really seemed steamed about it."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He shakes his head. "That's what she said when you were there, but she wasn't meaning that that type of ravish. She kept on and on, and I gather that she.. well, I am not certain what she thought I had done, when I had merely helped to calm you."

Ethan Anderson: He shrugs and glances over his shoulder, eyeing Aerin for a long minute, his expression thoughtful in a potentially fun wya.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He quietens then, watching Mercury thoughtfully. Perhaps it would be a good idea to learn more of this Sam from him later.

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: He sighs, and then gives up, hitting random play for a good five plays. He turns and heads back to the table.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Lucien: "Weird." He frowns. "Well, she likes me a lot. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing."

Ethan Anderson: He smooths the coy look into a bright smile, his eyes on Aerin's. "I should go."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "Considering," he adds, "that I met her when she'd just gotten done pulling my friend's pants down to his ankles and revealing his bare butt to the world."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): "I wouldn't take a psychotic woman liking me as a sign for anything that could be good, my friend."

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: He raises an eyebrow, head tilting to Ethan. "Already? You just got here..."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Ethan: "Aw, you ain't gotta go already?"

Ethan Anderson: "I have a couple things to do." He smiles. "I have to go apply at a couple places and pick up this adorable little black wolf plushie that I found for Tori and pick up the apartment and get ready to go out later."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "I'd love to see her sometime. Er, after a few days have passed, that is." Grins to Aerin. "I haven't even caught more than a glimpse. I'll bet she's cute as can be."

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: "Okay..." He nods slightly, leaning down to curls his arms around Ethan in a hug, a kiss given to the other's neck. "Well, I'll see you later, then?"

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): "I hope our talk isn't running you off."

Ethan Anderson: He smiles softly and tips his head, baring his throat to Aerin as his arms slide around the other as well. "Mnn. Definitely, love."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): (Every time I read the tag on Aerin's name I want to go get a Slim Jim sausage. I'm hungry :( )

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: ((*LOL*))

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: "Okay." He nips slightly at Ethan's throat and then rises, running his hand through the other's hair. "Have a good one, then. Love you."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He watches the two as Ethan gets ready to leave, and when they don't seem quite as occupied he will nod to the young man. "It was nice meeting you."

Ethan Anderson: He blushes and rises up on his toes to kiss Aerin softly. "Love you too," he murmurs against the other's lips before waving to Mercury and Lucien. "L-later guys."

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: ((Hey! It's like to point out it's the same tag as Mercury's! *S*))

Ethan Anderson: ((Sorry. Da AK is tiiiiiired.))

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "See you, Ethan."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: ((And I'm to blame for the name in the first place. *G* *hugs A-K* ~spank~ Bad for running off!))

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: ((*Hugs on the AK*))

Ethan Anderson: ((Sorry! Must sleep! ))

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): (*HUGS* Night!)

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): (Yeah, but for some reason I didn't notice it as much as I did when I looked at Aerin's. First I thought food, then I thought of a car break in tool!)

Aerin Thomas [Slim Jim's Pool Hall]: He watches Ethan go, his eyes tracking the young man protectively to the door. Once he's out of it, he moves to take a seat in Ethan's spot as the first song clicks on. Leonard Cohen's "A Thousand Kisses." The somber, brooding melody begins with Cohen's voice, deep, tired and resigned starting up.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Finishes off his beer. Glances over at Aerin, judging his mood.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He looks at Aerin. "He seems a very nice guy." He doesn't add, 'and he seems to make you a feel better around him', but his eyes are expressive.

Aerin Thomas: The song quirks a faint smile on his face...he looks to Lucien and nods. "He is a nice person. He's..." He shrugs. "...where I belong." He leans back, pulling a cigarette and lighting up.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: A faint smile.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): "Then that's good, we need that or we'll lose our spirits and drive." He watches what he says in public, but the meaning is clear enough. "I take it you are living in the city now?"

Aerin Thomas: A slight nod. "I am. Living out of the city made things too..." Painful. "...hectic."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: He sits back and listens.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): "It is a long way up north. I have been several times in the last few weeks. It's beautiful though, but the distance would make a lot of things difficult." He finishes his scotch, and stands. "Excuse me, I'm going to get a second. Either of you want anything else?"

Aerin Thomas: "I still travel constantly up there...I do work in Finger Lakes." He nods slightly. "It is beautiful. And no, I still have my scotch. Thank you."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "No thanks." Bit of a grin. "Rei would have my hide, I come home smelling too strongly of booze."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: ((And Aerin and Lucien still need to talk. *L* I'll have Merc bow out soon. I think I'll have Corbin get involved, through Lucien, in the storyline.))

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): (That sounds good, because JC mentioned him)

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): (Although you could have Merc either one) He gets another scotch, dry, and walks back to the table, warm enough now that he drops his coat over the back of his chair.

Aerin Thomas: He smiles faintly to Merucry's comment, taking a drag off his cigarette. Eyes flick from the Native American to Lucien at the bar, then back. A quiet sort of look toward both...observing, perhaps. Appraising.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): "You speak of this Rei enough, perhaps you will let me meet him one day."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: "He's busy with work a lot, doesn't get out much. I'll try to drag him out sometime." Standing up. "But he doesn't like to be left on his own too long at night, so I'd better get going. Thanks for coming out and keeping me company."

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Speed dialing for limo service.

Aerin Thomas: He nods slightly to Mercury, rising to shake his hand goodbye. "Good night, Mercury. Always good to see you."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): "Sure Mercury, like I said before, anytime. I want us to get to... know one another better. Safe journey, my friend."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): (Change that Sure to Certainly)

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He stands as well, offering his hand again when Mercury is finished dialing the phone.

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: He grins and takes the hand, using it to pull Aerin in a brief, one-armed hug. "Later. See ya, Lucien." Talking on the phone as he leaves to get the limo here double-quick. ((*snugs* Thanks for the scene. Try to remember stuff to tell Corbin, Lucien. *G*))

Mercury [Slim Jim's - pool hall - yesterday]: Well, then, Lucien also got pulled into a one-armed hug, so there!

Aerin Thomas: He almost stiffens a little at the hug, but manages not to, returning it.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): (I'll log it to make certain *Hugs*) He gets pulled into the hug, and although he doesn't stiffen he does give an offhanded, almost too casual, "Didn't know you cared, Mercury," and smiles at the other man.

Aerin Thomas: He watches Mercury go, and then looks back at Lucien, returning to his seat. "So, you've been up north a lot lately?" His head tilts to the side. "I'm guessing not Finger Lakes, though I know I could be wrong. Just haven't seen you there, so..."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): "No, more around the Adirondack Mountains area. I had a little business to conduct up there." He looks into the other man's face, not openly staring, just watching him as he takes a drink from his fresh Scotch.

Aerin Thomas: "Nice area up there," he says with a nod. "Haven't been yet, but I've heard good things. Good folk."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): "I haven't met many, haven't even been, well, to all the areas yet, my business only took me into certain areas. Although hopefully that will change on Corbin and my next visit."

Aerin Thomas: He nods. "I imagine the area must be a point of interest at present. Things are changing. I'd offer what help I could if I didn't have duties in other places."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): "I understand, and in fact, those.. other duties..." He glances around the room, then back to Aerin. "Perhaps we might speak more privately for a few minutes?"

Aerin Thomas: A brow raises slightly, before he nods. "Absolutely."

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He finishes off his drink, then rises, reaching for his coat. "Unless you know of somewhere close, my Cherokee is parked a couple of blocks away. It has a very good heater."

Aerin Thomas: "A car works for me." He picks up his drink and downs it, rising to his feet. The cigarette butt is stubbed out, before moving to follow him.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): He slips on his coat, and pauses long enough for Aerin to do the same (if he has a coat off), then leads the way out the door.

Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday) -> Aerin Thomas: (you want to do it here, or over ICQ? Whichever is easiest for you since Rav doesn't have time to bring Corbin in)

Aerin Thomas -> Lucien Bourikas (Yesterday): ((Let's do ICQ. A little fasterm, I think.))