Alexi Rothechilde

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): Alexi sits cross legged atop a picnic table, laptop resting on his denim clad thighs. His hair is slicked back from his face and tied in a tight tail, leaving the strong, clean lines of his face bare. His eyes flick rapidly as he types, serious beneath a sweep of raven's wing brows. His torso is hugged by a black tank-top as tight as a second skin that leaves very little of his physique to the imagination.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: The man makes his way into the park, sighing a little bit. Maybe today will go a touch better then yesterday. Hopefully, at least. It would be a shame for him to have to want to peat people into oblivion. He's dressed in his usual gear, and has the staff resting along his shoulders as he walks in.

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): d10: per alert: 5,7,10,3,

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): He glances up, eyes pausing on Aerin briefly before they return to his laptop. His fingers slow slightly and he sighs, tongue worrying at his teeth as he ponders his last sentence.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Alert: 8,10,8,9,9,4,

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): ((Sprays Aerin in the face with some spray paint or somethin!))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He sees Alexi the second he comes into Aerin's possible line of vision, and he pauses, looking over to watch the other man with a long, even look.

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): The kin tugs lightly at his right earlobe, toying with the diamond stud there before dropping his fingers back to the keyboard. While he's a proficient typer, he has no where near the grace or skill his sister posessed; his fingers pause now and again on the keys and he sighs, jabbing the backspace angrily.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles a little bit, and makes his way toward Alexi.

mmrr!: ((*G* open?))

Marcus [kyubi]: *A little red fox sleeps underneath a park bench.*

Marcus [kyubi]: ((*hands back color*))

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): Snorting, he keys the command code to shut the computer down and closes the laptop, setting it aside before pushing his hands through his hair and ripping out the tie, sending it spilling into his handsome face.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Yeah, sure.))

Marcus [kyubi]: ((*sneaks out*))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He comes up behind Alexi, smiling a little bit. "Computer problems?"

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "Its that damned Omnix program. Its more user friendly then Windows or OS, which is cool but its designer must have been an utter nut ball," he mutters, sweeping another hand through his hair before leaning back so he can see Aerin.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He grins a little bit. "Naah, way I hear, the designer's just damn good at what they do."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): He snorts indelicately and sits up. "Its Mr. Thomas, right," he asks, one hand dropping to the top of the computer, tapping out a lazy rhythm on the black plastic.

Laidan [PB 4]: d10: per+alert: 10,2,8,3,4,9,1,

Laidan [PB 4]: d10: reroll : 3,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "It is Mr. Thomas, yes." He nods a little bit to Alexi with a slight smile. "A pelasure to see you again."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "And you, Sir," he says, turning to face the other. He inclines his head graciously, a smile playing about his full lips. "You knew my father didn't you? And the woman they say is my sister."

Laidan [PB 4]: She's rather happily oblivious today as she walks down one of the paths, dressed in a pale blue sundress and happily without shoes. Each step seems to be careful and planned even though she doesn't seem to have a set destination in mind. She hums softly in her throat, absently almost,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I knew relatives of yours, yes." His expression turns a bit...odd, as he watches Alexi.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Alert: 7,2,2,2,10,7,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His looks around, and sees Laidan. He blinks and winces. Oh, THIS will not go well. "However, such discussion is not suited for now. Later, yes?" That 'yes' is less a request then a veiled command.

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): He nods and sighs, brow furrowing. "I'm still trying to figure it all out. To put the pieces together."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): And then he blinks and nods slowly. "Of course, Sir."

Laidan [PB 4]: She is still obliviously and happily walking along the path. Now and then she gently bumps a bench or a tree but she doesn't seem to mind as she continues on.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks over at Laidan and smiles. "Hey, Laidan. Over here."

Laidan [PB 4]: The blind woman seems to perk up at Aerin's voice, her look less dreamy and she heads over to him, not wandering quite as much. "Hello Aerin."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): Alexi uncurls from the bench and stands as Laidan approaches, his posture perfect, strong hands clasping behind his back.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He steps forward, an arm slipping around Laidan to hug her. "Hey. Been getting back into the swing of things?"

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): The young kin is silent, watching the exchange quietly.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: While he hugs her, he leans in and whispers quietly, trusting on her sense of hearing to pick it up.

Laidan [PB 4]: She turns her head curiously towards Alexi, but she's distracted as Aerin hugs her and she hugs him back. "I am! I still have a few people to see but I'm catching up with them, at least."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Laidan [PB 4]: "Laidan...there's someone with me..random Park encounter, you know how it goes. It's far different then I expect you'll assume...so try to stay calm. He doesn't have any association with his family we know...doesn't even know them, really. I'll explain later, I promise."

Laidan [PB 4]: She looks slightly confused for a momeny, but she nods to him, trusting whatever he said easily.

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): He remains silent, waiting to be introduced or dismissed.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He pulls away from Laidan, just a little bit, and looks between them. "Laidan, I'd like to introduce you to Alexi Rothechilde the Second."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "Miss," he says, stepping forward.

Laidan [PB 4]: There is.... a pause almost. And she seems to blink slowly... but she smiles, there is no tension in her frame at all. "It is nice to meet you."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "And you," he says, inclining his head graciously.

Laidan [PB 4]: There is another pause and she cocks her head, blind eyes staring past him. "Your father's name... right?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He takes a deep breath and smiles. "Laidan is a close friend of ours...she's family. Just come back from a long trip."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "Yes, Miss," he says, voice catching. "He's dead. He passed away earlier this year."

Laidan [PB 4]: She doesn't remember the man well, she never met him, Lex never spoke highly of him. But her voice is gentle when she says "I'm sorry" and she means it, sincerely.

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "Thank you." He inhales softly and lets it out in a slow breath. "He was ill. It was for the better," he adds, voice taking on an almost razor sharp intensity.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His own expression regarding Alexi's death is more controlled, more even. He pretty much just accepts it with stoicism.

Laidan [PB 4]: She nods to him, leaning against Aerin since he's there. "I understand."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Emp (Lai): 5,9,1,4,9,7,10,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Specialty: 4,

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "I should leave you two to get reacquainted," he says softly.

Laidan [PB 4]: "You don't have to," she blinks almost curiously at Alexi.

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "I know," he says, voice softening as he grins boyishly.

Laidan [PB 4]: "Sooo... why would you leave?" She truely sounds puzzled by that.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles a little to Laidan, leaning over to nuzzle her temple, and then glances back to Alexi. "Sounds like it's up to you, Alexi. Feel free to stay, if you like."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "I just feel suddenly awkward," he admits, chuckling softly. "Like an actor suddenly thrust into a play who doesn't know his lines."

Laidan [PB 4]: She makes a happy noise as she's nuzzled. "Then stay and learn your lines and then you won't be awkward.... what lines anyway?"

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "It was a bad analogy," he admits, shrugging as he settles on the picnic table again.

Laidan [PB 4]: "What's an analogy?" She asks curiously. She seems friendly enough and curious about Alexi as a whole.

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "Its when you use something unrelated to describe something else. I think."

Laidan [PB 4]: She hums low in her throat, curious but she nods, accepting that for now. "Sounds complicated."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): Alexi goes quiet for a minute and then laughs. "Yup. It does, doesn't it?"

Laidan [PB 4]: She smiles as he laughs, though she looks distracted for a minute. "It does! But that's okay."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "You have a very pretty smile, Miss Laidan. I hope I get to see more of it in the future."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles a little. "It's...when you try to use something someone else has a frame of reference for to help them understand what you mean."

Laidan [PB 4]: Her smile falters a bit as if she's unsure how to take Alexi's words but she leans against Aerin, distracted by his words. ".... that still sounds really complicated."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "And technically, we're talking about a simile anyway." English student coming out. He smiles to Laidan. "It's unimportant. Minor things about English."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): ALexi waves his hand at Aerin's correction, brown eyes rolling. "Whichever it is. I thought it was clever," he mutters.

Laidan [PB 4]: She just gives them both an amused/confused look and laughs softly.

Chinalurk: ((Open scenage?))

Laidan [PB 4]: ((Yush!))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Sure.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smirks at Alexi. "It was." He leans up against Laidan a little bit and looks back to Alexi. "So what have you been up to?"

Chinalurk: ((cool thanks :) ))

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): He shrugs. "Seducing pretty women and driving Corbin insane."

Laidan [PB 4]: She snuggles up against Aerin like a puppy and seems content to listen to the two men talk.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Mmm....sounds like fun." He's vaguely amused by that. "Though I'm not sure which of those would be more fun. How is Corbin?"

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): He smiles slightly and shrugs. "He's coo'. Pain in my ass," he adds with a huff. "But coo'."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods. "He's a good man. He's helped me out a lot in some computer work I've been doing."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): Up goes the brow. "Cor' has?" There's a look of bewildered pride on his face at that.

Jackie Argonis: ((Sorry, got hung up rambling in a forums post. ~Chuckles~ If anyone wants a DD, PM me.)) ~And in she strolls, with that slow, stiff walk of hers, laptop bag over her shoulder, and the ever loveable siberian husky on his lead~

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yeah. Some pretty damned important work, too. Ask him about it sometime."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "I'll have to. We usually get hung up on video games an' sh-stuff...When he's around."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Shtuff?" He grins. "You can swear in front of me, Alexi. I promise, I won't give a fuck."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): He blushes and shakes his head. "I have a soft spot for men who swear. Be careful there Aerin."

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "I mean, Mr. Thomas!"

Jackie Argonis: d10: peek a boo: 8,5,7,1,9,

Laidan [PB 4]: She wanders back after having wandered away for some reason or another (Theurges), tilting her head faintly at te conversation.

Jackie Argonis: ~A quick glance around, spotting some figures, and she settles down onto a bench, setting the laptop bag next to her. She reaches out and scritches behind the dog's ear a bit~

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smirks a little bit. "Aerin is fine, Alexi. Trust me."

Laidan [PB 4]: She leans back against Aerin again, calmly and happily.

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "Thanks. Aerin." He smiles and pushes fingers through his hair, feathering it away from his face.

Kiara Glass: ((open for another?))

Jackie Argonis: ~She tilts her head at the others for a bit, then digs out her laptop and lets the dog sniff around the bench, securing the lead to it so he can't run off~ ((~S~ I'm fine with it if they are))

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): He glances up to the sky and sighs. "I really should go. Promised Cor' I'd meet him on World of Warcraft tonight. so, gotta kick his ass."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Sure!))

Laidan [PB 4]: "What's world of warcraft....?"

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "Its an online video game. I play in my hotel room and he plays from his apartment and we can talk and stuff. It rocks."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "All right, Alexi." He nods. "It's been good seeing you again." He glances over at Jackie as he leans against Laidan, then looks back to Alexi with a smile.

Laidan [PB 4]: It's a little over her head but she nods anyway, half getting it. "It's fun?"

Jackie Argonis: ~She blinks a few times, her cheeks getting a little darker as she realizes she might've been watching too long, and turns her eyes down to the laptop, opening it up and letting it boot~

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "Very," he says, standing and packing up his own lap top. He smiles and pecks Aerin on the cheek. "It was nice meeeting you Miss Laidan."

Laidan [PB 4]: "Bye bye." She wiggles her fingers at Alexi... or in his general direction at least.

Alexi Rothechilde, II (PB4): "Bye," he calls, heading towards the gates, his demeanor shifting slightly from carefree to calm as he draws his sense of self importance and power to him like a cloak.

Kiara Glass: She is the little blue girl, though not that little at 5'3". From her blue jeans, to her cropped sleeveless ribbed top, the sapphire belly ring, to the blue tips and streaks through dark blonde hair and blue sneakers. Thick black eyeliner, that being her only makeup she wears, highlights her blue eyes. Her only jewelry is a thin gold wedding band on her left hand and in the same hand is a cappachino from a nearby coffee shop that she sips from as she walks through the park. ((pic: http://obsidianroses.com/kiarasmall.gif))

Kiara Glass: ((better color I hope))

Jackie Argonis: ~She settles back, relaxing on the bench a bit. One hand reaches over and pets the dog, eyes coming up briefly as one of the group starts heading back towards the gate. She reaches over and hits a button on the leash, incase the dog gets any ideas of running to meet or eat strangers, then returns her eyes to the screen~

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He watches Alexi go, and then looks back over to Jackie, the computer drawing his attention for a moment. "So, who all have you talked to since you got back now?" Directed to Laidan, of course. Kiara also draws his attention briefly.

Laidan [PB 4]: "You. Troy. Eddie. Joshua... the kids..." she smiles a bit, her words soft. There is a slight pause as if she means to say something but then decides not to.

Jackie Argonis: ~Her fingers start flying over the keys, creating that soft, but highly rapid clicking, her brows knitting into a concentrated scowl as her focus starts to tunnel itself, narrowing in on that screen~

Kiara Glass: Kiara continues moving in closer to the group, mostly going by the sound of voices, even the familiar click of a keyboard tapping while sipping her coffee.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Emp (Lai): 1,3,6,5,9,6,5,

Laidan [PB 4]: She isn't upset, or angry or anything just.... nostalgic perhaps, or maybe curious. Her emotions are mixed.

Kiara Glass: d10: per/aler: 5,9,2,7,7,4,

Kiara Glass: As she gets closer she can actually put a face to the clicking. "Jackie?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His head tilts a little bit, and he smiles some. "What were you going to say, just there?"

Laidan [PB 4]: "...he reminds me of her." It is said oddly calmly as she tilts her head towards him.

Jackie Argonis: d10: paying attention: 9,8,6,8,2,

Jackie Argonis: ~Her eyes pop up, the fingers stopping in their rapid fire clicking, eyes blink a few times. Then it registers, and she gives a friendly smile~ Hey.... Kiara... isn't it? ~The speech a little bit off still as she gets adjusted to the metal. But ice cream is a great healing helper in that~

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Really?" He says it with a strange sort of furrowing of his brow, looking after where Alexi went.

Kiara Glass: "Yes. How's the stud doing?" The speech is a dead give-away to her.

Jackie Argonis: ~She chuckles, nodding~ It's.... going. Dimitri apparently talked to his cousin and found out I was there, and decided I needed the ice cream cure. But I think it was more just so he could make fun of me talking funny.

Laidan [PB 4]: "Somewhat." She murmurs. "In certain ways he speaks."

Kiara Glass: "Ice cream is always nice. Don't need an excuse for it really."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods a little. "I guess." He sighs a little. "Reminds me more of him in that way. Which must mean I've made progress, as I haven't tried to kill him."

Jackie Argonis: No, but if I tarnish his asshole reputation he might beat me for it. ~Laughs~

Laidan [PB 4]: "I never met him, so I can't relate." A hand rubs over his back, soothingly and gently.

Kiara Glass: "Would that be so bad?" she winks. She takes another sip of her capp.

Jackie Argonis: I don't think so, but he seems to. ~She chuckles, wiggling over some to one side of the bench to give her room to sit~ Wouldn't kill him to let people think he's at least subhuman once in awhile. Want to sit? Working on a new virus.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I...swore to kill him, once." He shrugs a little bit, speaking quietly. One does not announce such things at normal volume, whether regular murder is a Litany breach or not. "I actually regret that I didn't get the chance."

Kiara Glass: Kiara moves over and takes a seat. "What new virus?"

Laidan [PB 4]: "Things happen as they do." She says softly, her hand still gently stroke over his back.

Jackie Argonis: For one of the companies I'm supposed to be keeping a watch on. Nothing serious, and it won't damage anything in their systems. It's a tracer virus that I'm going to attach to some of their directories that have information I watch the most. The only damage it'll do is if they find out it's there and try to remove it. ~She smirks, tilting the laptop a little bit for her to look over~

Kiara Glass: She glances over at the laptop.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I know," he says, leaning over to nuzzle her again. "And everything happens for a reason."

Jackie Argonis: ~It's pretty indepth, and most definitely not without it's twists of jaded amusement. Another, smaller pop-up screen with a smiley face, pirate style, the eyepatch with a logo on it of a car jack made of ice with words written across the bottom of the little screen reading "Acess denied bitch. Have a nice day."~

Laidan [PB 4]: She rumbles gently, nuzzling him in return. "Yes, it does."

Kiara Glass: "Cute," she smirks.

Jackie Argonis: ~She winks, grinning~ It's still in the beginning stages, but it'll be killer when it's done. Thinking I'll toss it out to some of the others to see how long it takes them to crack it so I know what to tweak before I drop it in their system.

Kiara Glass: "That could work," she sips some more on her capp, a glance over to the other two talking.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He takes a deep breath, and sighs. "Has...anyone told you about...her?" He looks down to the ground, his tone going a little quiet.

Jackie Argonis: ~She nods, turning it back and making the saves, then closing up the laptop and tucking it back into her bag~ Oh hey! I have an appointment to go back on wednesday to get the tattoo. Want to come watch?

Laidan [PB 4]: "Lex?" She asks quietly. "If her, then no. I've been gone for a long time."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He shakes his head and then leans in, whispering to her.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Laidan [PB 4]: "Ita."

Kiara Glass: "Depends on where you are having it done. I may not want to watch," she laughs.

Kiara Glass: d10: listie listie : 2,6,7,6,4,4,

Laidan [PB 4]: She pauses and gently strokes fingers over his back again. "No."

Jackie Argonis: Nowhere too indecent. ~She laughs, putting her hand up close to her shoulder on the right side~ Right here, Dom's going to draw out the design I finally decided on. And he was already trying to talk me into the next one, but I don't know about all that. ~Her eyes drift over to the two others, then back to Kiara~

Kiara Glass: "Maybe I can talk Brandon into letting me leave the office for a little while for it....if I'm a good girl."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "She's...on her own, now." He smiles very faintly, leaning his head against hers. "And not her, either. It's...a long story. We don't...talk anymore."

Jackie Argonis: That would be cool. ~She nods, smiling~ I think I might lose my nerve going by myself. ~Laughs~ Might be able to talk Dimitri into going, but so far you and him and some lady named Lucy are really the only people I've met that haven't instilled the urge to scream and run from since I moved here.

Laidan [PB 4]: She shifts and presses a light kiss to Aerin's forehead, nuzzling him and hugging him tight. She doesn't say anything, just hugs him and holds him and tries to be tehre for him.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He stays there, murmurs against her as he hugs her back.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Laidan [PB 4]: "I'm okay. Really, I am. I've had time to deal with it." He sighs deeply. "I miss her, every day. There's...a hole in me, and it won't ever get better. But I'm okay...as long as she's safe. And she is. So I'm okay. Kind of."

Laidan [PB 4]: "Mostly." She whispers, completely understanding as she nuzzles him and hugs him and does what she can.

Kiara Glass: "I can understand that...it's been pretty good for me at FD...I was a bit like that too until Brandon broadened my horizons."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yeah." He smiles a little bit. "I...still have Tori with me, of course. I...don't know how you feel about her...but if you'd like, I'd love for you to see her. And meet Ethan."

Laidan [PB 4]: She smiles lightly. "I'd like to see Tori again. I... I'll tell you about my trip sometime Aerin. It will make... things a bit clearer."

Jackie Argonis: It's not so much people just..... creepy, as it is just so mentally unstable it makes me want to barricade myself in my office. ~Laughs~ I mean come on.... One guy all but stuck his nose in my ass for sniffing, watched me get drug across a lawn by my dog who was completely spooked, then had the gall to ask if he could have my number, and another guy screaming at the top of his lungs about walking rotting corpses. I'm really running out of parks freak free.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Alert: 5,8,4,4,2,3,

Laidan [PB 4]: d10: per+alert: 6,7,6,2,9,3,3,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He he smiles to Laidan and nods...then glances over at Jackie for a moment, blinking at her words. Ahh, sounds like the idiot patrol's been wandering the streets again.

Laidan [PB 4]: She shifts her head towards Jamie's voice, much like Aerin and she sighs, flopping against him. "... let's go get ice cream. And I'll tell you everything."

Kiara Glass: "Lordy girl, what parks have you been going to?"

Jackie Argonis: Well..... The watching guy's name was Connor, that was out on Coney Island at the amusement park. That's where I met Lucy. Then the other one, the one screaming about seeing dead people was in Battery Park.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Connor and Battery Park." He shakes his head and snorts. "Son of a bitch. My two favorite fucking words these days."

Laidan [PB 4]: "Or no ice cream." She blinks slowly at him, and her voice gets soft. "Ashlyn asked me to stay away from Battery."

Kiara Glass: "I used to go to Battery all the time when I first got here. Not so bad. Met my ma...husband there. But that was about 9 or 10 months ago. Sorry to hear about it, Jackie."

Jackie Argonis: Though with that weird Connor guy, I got a hot pretzel and a pepsi out of the deal. I'm just glad he didn't try to lick my head or something to get the grass out of my hair. ~She snickers~ I swear... some of the people in this town...... ~Shakes her head~

Jackie Argonis: I mean come on...... the man opened up conversation with a staredown contest with my dog. Don't get much more weird than that.

Kiara Glass: "He stared down your dog?" she nods a few times. "He's a bit fucked in the head....or....ummm.....well....definitely not normal."

Jackie Argonis: He said something about showing dominance ~Rolls her eyes~ I told him I'd clean his sinuses out with pepper spray if he didn't back off.

Kiara Glass: "Even if...." she considers the possiblities and implications, then just shakes her head.

Jackie Argonis: ~She quirks a brow~ Even if what? He attacked my dog because my dog was protecting me? The guy was sneaking up behind me, apparently, and Ghost doesn't take too well to people doing things like that. So Ghost was being protective, and eventually Connor backed down. ~She frowns, shaking her head~ It would have been one thing if he walked up and said hi or something, but he didn't. He flopped his dick out and tried to go all caveman on me.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Sorry, folks. Browser was fucking up on me.))

Kiara Glass: ((welcome back *hugs*))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He listens to the conversation nearby, shaking his head in what looks like a croiss between annoyance and disgust. "Typical." He looks back to Laidan. "Why's that?" He starts leading Laidan over to Kiara and Jackie, listening to her as they approach.

Jackie Argonis: ((~Beats Jer's browser into submission~))

Kiara Glass: Kiara eyes do go a little wide on that. "He's a ummmm......threat to some things doing stuff like that."

Jackie Argonis: ~She laughs~ Not literally. Oh hell no.... if it was literally I'd have screamed to high heaven and got his ass in alot of trouble. But for a minute after he actually started speaking like a human I thought he might anyways. ~She shakes her head again~ So..... I started coming out here. So far, so good, no freak factor.

Laidan [PB 4]: "Worried. Bad things she said." Her voice is very soft, hinting at things not to be spoken of here.

Kiara Glass: "That's good. I'd probably whacked the damn thing off if it'd been me. But well, he doesn't sound....you know...human as you put it...." Looking over to the two who'd been talking as they make their way over.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+G. Lore (Jackie): 6,9,2,7,4,5,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+G. Lore (Kiara): 9,6,4,6,10,3,

Jackie Argonis: ~She nods, frowning~ I thought about that, but... being where we were wasn't exactly the place to go asking the questions best suited for private conversations. ~She trails off, eyes shifting over to the two approaching~

Kiara Glass -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((kin))

Laidan [PB 4]: She humss as she walks, absently as if she's not all quite there sometimes. One arm remains on Aerin, so he can lead her as they walk. She doesn't pay much attention to Kiara or Jackie.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods, looking between the two. "Hey, guys. Pardon me for interrupting...hi. I'm Aerin...Aerin Thomas. This is my friend Laidan. I couldn't help but overhear...I think I know this Connor you're talking about. Maybe we should...go further into the Park and talk it over?"

Kiara Glass: "True enough," she nods.

Jackie Argonis: ~She nods to Aerin and Laidan politely~ Nice to meet you, name's Jackie. ~Then a pause as she listens, eyes shifting over to Kiara a moment~

Kiara Glass: She does give a smile of recognition at his name, and gets up. "Of course."

Laidan [PB 4]: Oooo, family? She leans a little more against Aerin, her look openly curious. She does wave in the direction of the two women though.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Nice to meet you, Jackie." He offers her a warm smile and a nod.

Kiara Glass: "I'm Kiara Glass."

Jackie Argonis: ~She reaches over and unsecures the lead from the bench, then tucks the laptop back into the bag and puts the strap over her shoulder, pushing up carefully with a nod~ Um.... sure.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Kiara." A nod. "A pleasure." He backs up a bit, his arm still out to help guide Laidan, and he turns to head further into the Sept alongside them.

Laidan [PB 4]: She moves easily with Aerin's leading, her head moving now and then as she listens to things in the park.

Jackie Argonis: ~She tucks at the lead, the dog moving up alongside her as she waits for the others to lead the way, a bit of a nervous glance over to Kiara~

Kiara Glass: He heads in further, capp in hand.

Kiara Glass: "Don't worry," she tells Jackie.

Jackie Argonis: ~She looks to Laidan and Aerin, smiling a bit as she follows quietly~

SEPT OF THE GREEN

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He leads them along, through the Brambles, until they reach the inner parts of the Sept. He moves toward a bench, looking over to Jackie and Kiara with a smile, still leading Laidan.

Jackie Argonis: ~She follows, slowly, but following, that left leg making for slower movements, the dog staying close to her side~

Kiara Glass: Kiara actually manages to get through pretty well but she waits until spoken to again.

Laidan [PB 4]: She humas as she follows, carefully pulling away form Aerin to walk with those strange, careful steps. She seems perfectly capable despite being blind.

Kiara Glass: ((color))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks back to the two kinfolk and smiles to them. "So. Either or both of you been here before?"

Kiara Glass: "I've been here a couple times for business purposes."

Jackie Argonis: ~She shakes her head no, looking around as they head towards the bench Aerin leads them to, smiling a bit at him~ Um..... no, I haven't.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Fair enough. Jackie...welcome to the Sept of the Green. This is our Sept within the City...our home, in a way. I'm Aerin, like I said...an Adren Philodox from the Children of Gaia." He watches them both, to see how much of that they understand.

Jackie Argonis: ~She tilts her head at him respectfully after a moment~

Kiara Glass: "I'm Kiara Glass, a kinfolk to the Glasswalkers. And don't make any jokes about my last name. That's my mate's fault. He's Brandon and he's the CEO and part-owner of First Defense," she beams proudly.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "First Defense." He tilts his head a little, then nods. "Very cool. I've heard good things about that place."

Laidan [PB 4]: "You made Adren while I was gone?" She moves back to them, moving behind Aerin and tilting her head with an amused little look. She goes quiet though as Kiara introduces herself, tilting her head and waiting for her time to introduce herself."

Jackie Argonis: Jackie Argonis, Glasswalker kinfolk, Locksmith and all around mouthy ball of trouble. ~She smiles~

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Oh...yeah, I did." He chuckles a little and nods to Laidan, before looking to Jackie. "Good to meet you...both. Pardon me for dragging you both back here...I wasn't sure that the public areas of the park were the best place to talk about this."

Laidan [PB 4]: "I'm Laidan Sees-With-The-Heart, Fostern Metis Fianna Theurge, and Beta to the Peace Eagler pack." Thats... only a little long.

Kiara Glass: "It's fine. It was hard to talk about this crazy ....what I'm guessing is....a lupus? having the staredown with Jackie's dog. A veil breach...." she finally says. "That is what I was trying to hint at," she tells the other kin.

Jackie Argonis: ~She tilts her head once more in that respectful way to Laidan~ It's a pleasure to meet you both.

Kiara Glass: "And it's nice to meet you Laidan," she adds quickly. She'd wanted to talk and had to get that out, so yes, perhaps her manners were a bit rude but she didn't mean to be.

Jackie Argonis: ~She nods, frowning a bit~ But the thing was, it wasn't, not really. He was just..... getting his fur in a ruffle so to speak I suppose. Ghost was not happy with him being so close, and Connor took it as a challenge from what I gathered.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yeah, Connor seems to be on a roll that way." He shakes his head with a snort.

Laidan [PB 4]: Laidan doesn't seem to mind Kiara being rude, probably doesn't even realize it was rude. She sways back and forth on her feet. "If he's a lupus, someone needs to watch him better. I know I as a metis had a hard time readjusting to the city and that was even AFTER I had people try and teach me and tell me what to expect."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Laidan, he was telling a fucking Wyrmspawn that he had been betrayed by his brothers who had fallen to corruption. He's not having a hard time adjusting...he's a moron."

Laidan [PB 4]: "Or insane." She says, sighing as she shakes her head.

Kiara Glass: "Well, he's a potential veil breech if he keeps up the behavior."

Jackie Argonis: ~She smirks~ I'd say a little bit of both.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "He's a Silver Fang, if I remember his Howl of Introduction potentially. So I'd say he's quite possibly both. And yes, a potential veil breach, too." He sighs. "I can talk to Gavin. He's Connor's Elder."

Laidan [PB 4]: "I'll speak to Troy to and see what he has to say." She promise Aerin, still swaying back and forth.

Jackie Argonis: ~She looks between the three of them, falling quiet~

Kiara Glass: "Should I do anything should I see him out in public being stupid?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks to Laidan, frowning, but nods. "Sure. Troy may be able to help." His gaze moves to Kiara. "Try and get his furry little ass out of public, first. And try to contact myself, or one of the Elders. Simon, of your Tribe...or Gavin, if possible."

Kiara Glass: "I don't have your contact info."

Laidan [PB 4]: "Joshua?" She asks Aerin. "If no one else?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He digs into his pocket for a card...on second thought, two. It's good to work for yourself as a hired bodyguard...gives handing out such cards an excuse. He hands one to Kiara, then one to Jackie. "You do now." It has his cell number, as well as email address.

Kiara Glass: She digs into her pocket and give her one of her own business cards. "Thank you."

Kiara Glass: ((I'm definitely getting tired....two different thuoghts there. gives her business card to him...))

Jackie Argonis: ~She takes the card, nodding a bit, and tucks the card into her bag~ Thanks. I'll keep my eyes open, if I see him again I'll get on the phone and call.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Coolness." He nods a little bit, and looks to Laidan. "No, Troy's fine. Really."

Kiara Glass: "I need to get home. Work comes very early for me. Good night. It was nice meeting you."

Laidan [PB 4]: "I meant sincde he's Glasswalker. But alright." She smiles to him, moving to simply flop and sit by his legs easily. She's almost childlike at times despite her age.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He frowns as he looks up, hearing people moving quickly toward the outer areas Park, and frowns. "Shit. Excuse me, guys." He turns and starts heading for the Brambles, moving quickly.

Laidan [PB 4]: "Goodnight, Kiara."

Laidan [PB 4]: "...Aerin?"

Jackie Argonis: Night Kiara, drop me an email later. I'll toss you more on that virus if you want to keep up with it. ~Then a look to Aerin, and a nod, following with her gaze for a moment, then she looks to Laidan, and smiles politely~

Kiara Glass: "Uh oh..." she sighs seeing Aerin take off like that. "I think I'm taking the other way out of here. I'm sorry to leave you Jackie, unless you want to come with me."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Something's happening," is all he calls to Laidan as he pushes through the Brambles. ((Gone to the Park))

CENTRAL PARK

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: d10: per alert: 6,10,6,7,2,

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: d10: : 9,2,4,4,8,

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She whirls around and stalks back over to him, getting right up in his face. He suddenly gets a taste of just how terrifying she can be. The rage seething out of her pores.* What did you say?! *She growls right in his face. Her knuckles are white from clenching so hard.*

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: d10: wp: 5,4,7,2,2,9,

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: d10: WP: 8,1,8,2,

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He stands his ground, if nervously. He looks the girl in the eye, squinting. "You don't scare me Kelsey." He mumbles quietly. "If you wanna lie to my face.. and tell me I don't mean shit to you.. after all the shit we've been through.. I can do exactly the same. So back.. the fuck.. off."

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: Always, you always put words in my mouth or spin what I say to match what suits your ego. After all the shit we've been through, you don't know a thing about me. I need to go before I deck you. *And she walks off again.*

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He lets out another short laugh, shaking his head. "I know more than you think. I know you feel threatened by brice.. you're beating yourself up over not putting limits on me sooner. You're trying to blame yourself.. like you should.. but can't help but remind yourself of what a dick I am. You give a fuck. Ohhh yeah. If you didn't.. you wouldn't be nearly as pissed as you are right now. Aerin was right. You're lying to yourself."

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She whirls back and throws a punch right for his face.* ((So er...I guess it's Init?))

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: (err.. yep.)

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: d10: : 2,

Knife: (bad Andy!)

Knife: (just here to mod, don't mind me)

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: d10: (plus seven: 6,

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: (9)

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: d10: Dex Brawl: 7,8,9,3,9,8,2,

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: (*wince*) Andy does what he can to duck away from the mighty swing.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: d10: dex+dodge wp: 5,7,2,8,7,7,

Knife: (declare order is Andy then Kelsey, resolved in reverse order. Post your action then roll, then I'll call for damage if applicable then do a recap post)

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: ((Holy shit she misses *LOL*))

Knife: Recap: ~Kelsey takes a wild swing and Andy's quick action gets him out of the way, but just barely. The punch nearly connects and it looks like if it had it would've been ferocious~ (new round)

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: (right. so now that that swing is accoutned for, moving to second round? I'll post andy's piddly action, then you can proceed to beat his ass.)

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: Andy blinks "Whoa! Down bitch! Cut it out Kujo.. you know I don't hit girls!" (he'll dodge if she swings again, otherwise taking no action)

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: d10: dex+dodge wp: 1,6,4,9,8,6,

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She waits to see his reaction, not taking a swing this time, she growls.* Then shut...the fuck...up.

Knife: Recap: ~Andy dances back again from a punch that never comes.~ (new round)

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He remains defensive, eyes wide on the girl. "What.. the.. fuck?! You tried to take my damn head off! I'm SO tellin Arn.. that's beyond bitch.. and the moon isn't even full!!"

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: Yes, go tattle like the little boy you are. *She turns and stalks away.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He pushes his way through the Brambles and starts heading in the direction of the street, hauling his ass like no one's business. ((Lemme know when he gets there. He's running supafreak-style.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Parachute pants and all))

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He points a grimy finger at the woman. "Jesus christ.. I thought Kristina was the psycho! All that shit you give her and you wanna rough me up for pointing out the fucking truth!? GodDANMit, woman!"

Knife: (Aerin can arrive any time, seems like the combat is over)

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: (*wince* ewwww..)

Knife: (oh, wait, since he's in parachute pants it'll take him an extra 2 minutes to get here, the drag on those pants are brutal)

Knife: (I'll around if y'all need me for anything)

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: You wouldn't know the truth if it hit you in the fucking head. Maybe someday you'll get it. For now, *She flips him off and keeps going.*

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He narrows dark eyes at the woman, standing where he is.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Duh, na na na...na na...na na. CAN'T TOUCH THIS!)) He races up to the edge of the park and to the curb, blinking as he sees Andy and Kelsey. He skids to a stop and gapes at the two. "Oh. Jesus. Christ."

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: Andy points at the woman, eyes wide to Aerin. "She tried to take my fucking head off! She's a damn psycho!"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Kelsey, get back here."

NinjaCheese: ((*looks left, looks right.. then throws popcorn at Ravyn for being terrible! *snicker* *recloaks*))

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He keeps his finger pointed. Shocked that she tried to hit him. "What.. what the fuck?! You people are fucking insane!"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yeah, you're starting to notice that, eh?" he mutters, eyes on the Fenrir.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: ((*Swats Ravyn!*)) *She stops. Dammit. She clutches the bottle tighter again.* I fucking warned him and he kept baiting me.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: Andy glares over to Kelsey, shoving his hands back in his pockets. Looking like he could bolt at any second.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He grumbles "I didn't do shit to you, Kels. And you know it. You just didn't like what I was saying.. so you lashed out. Like a bitch."

Lurk: ((Open, or no?))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Closed, I think, is best for this one.))

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She turns around and looks back.* You just really don't know when to shut the hell up, do you Andy?

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Persuasion: 2,5,8,7,3,8,7,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Neither do you, Kelsey. Now SHUT. UP." He shoots her a look, scowling.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He shrugs, keeping the glare on kelsey. "Apparently not. Why.. you gonna go apeshit on me again.. bully?" His words are hateful. Bitter.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Cha+Lead vs five(WP): 1,8,9,6,3,

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: d10: Rage: 8,6,5,9,1,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Oh, hold on. Pure Breed points. *G*))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Three More: 8,1,3,

Laidan [PB 4]: She slowly heads to where all the arguing it, moving in front of Jackie, cautious. She does not wish to put the young woman in danger, after all.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: ((Resisted by WP))

Jackie Argonis: ~She moves with one hand on Laidan's arm, the dog at her side with the lead locked on short, eyes darting around at all the yelling but perfectly content to stick behind the true born in the lead position~

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: ((Excuse me Laidan/Jackie: The question was asked and it was STATED that the scene is CLOSED))

Laidan [PB 4]: ((It wasn't us that asked it, apologies. We were recently in the scene where Aerin darted off and followed him. I will pull us however))

Laidan [PB 4]: ((Not... the best first impression. But okay! Back to te Park!))

Jackie Argonis: ((Apologies, as Laidan stated. Thanks for the attitude.))

Laidan [PB 4]: Guessing that something is... going down, she gently turns Jackie back and leads her back to the park to keep her out of trouble.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks between Andy and Kelsey, frowning. "All right. Someone, please tell me what the fuck this is about?"

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: ((Scene done. Sorry Scarlet, Ravyn. Pause it or just say Kelsey's gone. I can't continue at this point.))

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He frowns, looking to Aerin. "We were just talking.. and she tried to take my head off. She's being a tempremental cunt. Can I go now?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He sighs, "Yeah. Go. Just...fucking go the other way." He shakes his head as they both go off in opposite directions, and then, with gritted teeth, turns and chucks his staff into the park. "Motherfucking Stupid...GRAAAH!!!"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He sighs, shoulders slumnping, and walks back into the park. "I hate this fucking city sometimes," he mutters, retrieving his staff before venturing further in.

SEPT OF THE GREEN

Laidan [PB 4]: "Maaaaybe a bit later." She says apologetically to Jackie.

Jackie Argonis: ~She nods, frowning a bit worriedly towards the sounds~ You sure he's going to be ok out there?

Laidan [PB 4]: She pats the woman reassuringly. "Aerin has been through many trials, and is an amazing Philodox- he will be fine."

Jackie Argonis: ~She nods, turning and starting back towards that bench, giving a tiny little tug in that direction to let Laidan know~ Want to go back and sit?

Laidan [PB 4]: "Alright." She easily moves with the tugging, not seeming to mind at all. She continues to have that almost... airy presence about her, even though she's smiling.

Jackie Argonis: So..... I saw you out there last night. And that guy Aerin, he's pretty cool. What about that guy Joshua? Is he cool? Or is he.... just weird.

Laidan [PB 4]: She nods as she eases ont the bench, happily. "Joshua? Joshua is part of my pack. He's not weird just... I guess one might say awkward sometimes? He's an ahroun. He's a good friend though. I was happy to see him again."

Jackie Argonis: ~She chuckles a bit~ I just.... ever since Connor, I've been a little edgy about people fascinated with my dog. I mean, it's kind of hard not to be fascinated with Ghost. He's really sweet and I've had him since I was a kid, but..... I just don't know. He didn't seem too excited for conversation with people is all.

Laidan [PB 4]: "It's the Rage. Typically, it scares most animals, that's why. Joshua won't ever do what Conner did unless... well, unless something drove him to that. He probably just talked to him at some point or another in lupus. Joshua talked to Ghost, that is."

Jackie Argonis: ~She nods a bit, frowning~ Ghost didn't react quite the same with Joshua as he normally would.... almost like Joshua was familiar, and he said something kind of weird too, he said my dog was familiar to him. But Ghost is always with me, so the only thing I can come up with is the whole four legs thing that they might've run into eachother.

Laidan [PB 4]: "Joshua very easily passes for a dog when he's un lupus whereas as I could never, ever pass for a dog in my lupus form. It's very possible they spoke while all four leggeded and fury."

Jackie Argonis: ~She seems to ponder that a bit, then she gasps, as a memory dawns on her~ OH! I wonder if he was the big black dog I saw in Battery park right before the guy started screaming about seeing dead things.

Laidan [PB 4]: "Maybe." She laughs softly. "I just know he's big and furry. Did you notice a scar across the dog's throat?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He makes his way into the park, grumbling and temse. Muttering darkly under his breath in what sounds like Romani. It's not considering speaking ill of one's future pack or of kin if one can't understand what's being said, right?

Laidan [PB 4]: d10: per+emp (Aerin): 8,9,5,9,2,6,7,

Jackie Argonis: ~She thinks about that for a moment~ I don't remember.... but it liked beef jerky. ~Chuckles a bit, then falls quiet as Aerin returns, the worry in her eyes fading a little bit, but not much at his demeanor~

Laidan [PB 4]: Her hand gently strokes over Jackie's arm, motherly and soothing as she tilts her hed to the Philodox. "Aerin?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Laidan [PB 4]: Tense, paranoid, tired (which he was already, but still), pissed off. There's four good ones. Aerin is at the end of his rope on certain situations, and this is an uncharacteristically sudden mood swing for him. No Rage, he's just...pissier. He seems to have a bit more "Garou" to him, for lack of a better term...something more of an edge to him.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His head shoots up, and he looks between Laidan and Jackie. "Oh. Hey." He nods to them both...there's a slight crouch to his frame, like he's in a power stance. He makes his way to a bench and sits down, pulling out a carving knife from his trench coat and setting the staff on his lap to start carving another symbol in, midway down.

Jackie Argonis: Is um..... everything ok? ~She looks between Laidan and Aerin for a moment~

Laidan [PB 4]: A hand gently reaches out to rest on Aerin's arm, as if testing.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yeah, just peachy." He smirks bitterly as he works on the carving. "I got a packmate-to-be who can't seem to get past the third-grade concept of 'You don't hit the boys you like, not even if they're mean to you,' and I have a kinfolk who can't seem to get past the basic concept of 'Don't piss off the hormonal, lunarly-aligned young girl who can turn into a nine-foot-tall killing machine and go all Hulk Smash if she gets too angry.' What could POSSIBLY be wrong?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Dex+Crafts: 8,4,3,

Jackie Argonis: ~Her lips purse a bit at that~ Wow.... sounds like a match made in heaven right there.

Laidan [PB 4]: She's suddenly glad she's between Aerin and Jackie. Her fingers continue to smooth over Aerin's arm, absent almost.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He chuckles a little at Jackies comment. "Yeah. Heaven. Fine line between it and Hell, way I hear it. As a matter of fact...moe then that. I know it to be true."

Jackie Argonis: ~She winks~ You mean there's a line there? Holy shit! ~Gasps, her eyes going big~ Well damn..... I been lied to! Whatever happened to common sense? I mean hell.... yeah I say stupid things, but I kind of have this problem of not being able to control that. I swear I have this mechanism in my head that shuts down the part of my brain that knows the difference of the good times and bad to crack a joke, but even ~I~ don't go pissing off the ones that turn into big hairy monsters under the bed, you know? I learned the lesson on that one the hard way, I don't need it retaught thanks.

Laidan [PB 4]: She listens to them both talk, humming very softly.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yeah, well, you got a leg up on some." He snorts and shakes his head. "Swear to fucking Christ. Next person who does something incredibly stupid in my presence is getting their ass handed to them after I shove this thing so far up their ass they're picking splinters out of their gums for months."

Laidan [PB 4]: "... ow, Aerin."

Jackie Argonis: ~She eyes Aerin and smirks~ Really? Some would say it's a leg down on them. ~She adjusts on the bench a little, poking her left leg out for him to see the scar running down the center of her knee with a chuckle~ Six surgeries and a guilty conscience that got me the dog, and I'm ready to sprint the hundred meter club. And -that- one, I didn't even say anything to.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks over to Jackie's leg, and his teeth grit. "Tell me that whoever it is is sitting six feet under the groung, or at the very least had the fuck beating out of them for that. Many times over."

Jackie Argonis: ~Her eyes go big at that~ Oh nono..... It was an accident. I know he didn't mean to do it.... it wasn't..... in his control? I guess? Least that's what dad said after it all happened.

Laidan [PB 4]: She pulls her knees up to her chance as she listens, rubbing her side a bit.

Laidan [PB 4]: (up to her chest)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Tell me at least he lives within the immediate area, so I can go do it, even if it's a ways after the fact?"

Jackie Argonis: ~She frowns a bit, shaking her head~ It was my brother.... in his first change. I don't know where he is now. He left to go do whatever it is you guys do for teaching the little ones.

Jackie Argonis: I saw him a couple times after that, but then he went to do the big furry thing and I haven't seen him since.

Laidan [PB 4]: She starts to pet Jackie again in that soothing motherly motion. She can't help it.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He sighs and shakes his head. "I hate us sometimes." The knife is flipped in his hand and tossed, blade-first, into the side of the bench, before he leans down and blows the wood chips free of the new carving.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Top of the bench by his side))

Jackie Argonis: ~She unconsciously leans into the petting some, eyeing the knife flipping, then shrugs~ I don't. I mean.... yeah, you guys can be all big, and scary, but you need us as much as we need you. Fear, yes. Hate, no. Seems kind of pointless to waste the energy on hating something that's a part of you.

Laidan [PB 4]: "This is true." She murmurs to Jackie, fingers still stroking the woman's arm. She's quiet, more down to earth now, nowhere near as spacey as she was before.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yeah, well, you haven't seen the depths our arrogance can lead us to." He sets the staff back down on his lap and picks the knife up, going back to carving. And the fucked up things we can do to those we care about--those we SHOULD care about--the most."

Jackie Argonis: I got lucky, I guess. I've heard some horror stories about how some of you guys treat us kin, but never had the mispleasure of whitnessing any of it.

Laidan [PB 4]: She presses a kiss to Aerin's temple. Or tries to. Because he moved, it ends up in his hair instead. Oops.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Dex+Crafts: 6,3,9,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles a little to Laidan, but it's fleeting, before he looks back to the staff. "We have more power within us then anyone realizes...probably more then we should. And yet, so fucking many of us see that power as nothing more then a Might Makes Goddess-Damned Right sort of Manifest Destiny. They don't understand the responsibility we have, or even WORSE..." He folds up the knife and pockets it. "Worse...they do, and they twist it to their own sick, demented purposes." He sighs. "And people wonder why the Apocalypse is fucking nigh."

Jackie Argonis: ~She frowns a little bit, but nods~ I've noticed, like with some of you guys, it's like giving a magic wand to a five year old. What the hell do you think is going to happen? Of COURSE they're going to be stupid. I think..... really..... that Gaia should have made some kind of sensor, you know.. to sniff out the stupid ones and ban them from getting the gene.

Laidan [PB 4]: "That's called natural selection." She murmurs finally.

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: (anyone mind a mouthy-trouble making kin wandering nervously this way?)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He brushes the last bits of wood away and looks at the carving, before nodding and setting the staff aside. He presses the heels of his palms to his eyes wearily. "Yeah."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Go ahead. *G*))

Jackie Argonis: ((~Snickers~ Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuure jump on in))

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: The street rat slinks into the clearing. Skateboard tucked under one lanky arm, stepping quietly and peering around with a nervous dark set of eyes. Scared, almost, that she'd be here.

Jackie Argonis: ~She nods~ Yeah..... I know that. It's just a nice thought. ~She chuckles~

Laidan [PB 4]: She settles more inbetween Jackie and Aerin and sets about to petting Aerin too now.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Alert: 8,5,5,9,5,1,

Jackie Argonis: d10: peek a boo: 5,6,1,9,2,

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: d10: : 6,5,4,4,2,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks up, noticng Andy after a long moment, leaning into Laidan's hand. He sighs a little, and smiles wearily to Andy, waving him over. "Hey."

Laidan [PB 4]: Slowly she pets Aerin, soothing him as best she can, silent for the rest of the time.

Jackie Argonis: ~She glances over at the movement, noticing Andy, then looking back to Aerin and Laidan, perfectly content to let the cool blind woman pet on her~

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: Andy catches the cuddling trio out of the corner of his eye. An almost relieved look when he spots Aerin. He moves over in that direction, posture slumped. Tired. "Uhh.. hey." He mumbles quietly. "I.. uhh.. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to set her off like that.."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Rage is a Gift and a Curse, Andy. It makes us strong...makes us fast. But we can't always control it. Doesn't have to be a full moon in the sky for us to do so, either. And if we lose it...or even get close...it's hard not to give in. Whatever you said...it hit a serious, serious nerve." He sighs. "That said, she and I are going to have some very, very serious fucking words over this."

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He frowns, shifting his weight awkwardly. "I'm sorry." he mumbles. "I should have just kept on rolling.. ignored her.."

Laidan [PB 4]: She yawns and snuggles up against Aerin, even as she slowly strokes Jackie's arm.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Hey." He looks at the Strider kin and smiles faintly. "Don't beat yourself up over it, okay? Live and learn. You'll be fine, and so will she. Cool?"

Jackie Argonis: ~She leans over, patting Laidan's hand~ Laidan, you're going to put me to sleep doing that. So I think me and Ghost are going to head home. ~She smiles a bit, looking to Aerin and Andy~ Besides, this is none of my business so I'll just butt out. ~Her voice low, so not to interrupt the conversation going on, and she stands~ Was nice meeting you guys.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods to Jackie. "See you, Jackie. Have a good night."

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: He shrugs. "Yeah. We'll be great. Until it happens again and she tries to take another chunk out of my face.. or take a stab at Brice and REALLY piss me off." He shifts his weight again. "I should get back.. Sorry I bugged ya." He starts slinking toward the area he came in through.

Laidan [PB 4]: "Sorry," she says sleepily, smiling to the woman. "Goodnight Jackie, be safe. It was nice meeting you."

Jackie Argonis: ~She smiles to them, and waves, then gives Andy a nod, and slips off, slowly but quietly~ ((Thanks for the RP guys. ~S~ Winding down to once scene, then off to bed for me ~LIX all around~))

Laidan [PB 4]: ((Night!))

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: Andy doesn't acknowledge Jackie.. or the other female for that matter. Women.. as he's found out.. are nothing but big furry trouble.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He sighs and lets Andy go, a defeated look on his face. "One day...I hope that guy actually feels better after talking to me then he was before. I'm batting 0 for, like, 90 right now."

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: "Seeya Gandolf.." he mumbles. "Have fun dealing with the psycho. She's officially not my problem anymore."

Laidan [PB 4]: Laidan lays down on the bench, head resting against Aerin. "It's you Aerin... he will."

Andy Gallo [PB 2]: (i think sleepy finally kicked in. *G* thanks guys.)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((See you, Scarlet!))

Laidan [PB 4]: ((Night night))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He snorts and sighs, reaching down to brush his fingers over her forehead lightly, soothingly. "Yeah. Sure."

Laidan [PB 4]: She pulls his hand down and nuzzles it, gently. A soft, happy sigh escapes her lips. "I msised you."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks down at her, a small smile playing over her lips, and leans down to kiss her forehead. "I missed you too."

Laidan [PB 4]: She yawns, those blue eyes slowly starting to fall shut.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles to her. "Hey...you wanna go lupus and curl up somewhere?" Not an offer many get.

Laidan [PB 4]: "Kay." She says tiredly, sleepily. Contently.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles and rises, taking her hand to help her up and head off into somewhere private to shift and curl up with her. He needs some sleep.