Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He took the car this time. Far better to transport three people then a motorcycle...that could get problematic. Sure, they could have taken the Moon Bridge, but they've got four wheels, right? He parks the car in the same spot as always, and gets out, looking over to the other two with a smile. "Ready?"

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She takes a deep breath and nods at Aerin.* Ready.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He tilts his head with a little grin. "Isn't that for you to know?" But after that he climbs out of the car and closes the door gently.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *Oh yeah, and she gets out of the car too.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Hush, you." He throws Bliss a look and smirks lightly, before shutting the door to the car and moving to lead them into the Sept. Dressed in his usal get-up...the trench, green lace-up, pants, steel-toed boots. Staff at his side, as always. He heads up the main trail, relaxing more and more as he draws closer.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He follows Aerin without a second's hesitation. He's dressed in his usual black, but subdued, not theatric - black leather pants, black boots, shimmery clingy black tee-shirt, hair braided back and tied with leather. Minimal decoration, two raven feathers dangle from the braid, and he's wearing beaded peacock feather earrings.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *Kelsey's got on a pair of jean shorts and a light green t-shirt. And a pair of comfortable hiking boots. She follows Aerin easily, looking around at the place curiously as they go.*

Walk in the Night: As usual, it doesn't take long for one of the patrol's to spot the trio and a young Lupus tonight steps onto the trail. She is a beautiful looking wolf of redish brown fur and some marking along her left flank. She nods, dipping into a bow almost before turning to escort them in.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He smiles at the wolf, friendly but not flashing teeth, and nods back.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles and nods to the Lupus, and moves to follow him on into the Sept.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She smiles softly at the wolf and nods politely, following her and the others.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Along the way, he nods to anyone they come across, smiling warmly...greeting anyone he may know personally.

Walk in the Night: The trio find themselves lead into the heart of the living area of the Sept, to where the large communal house is and the large tree under which various stories are told. The Lupus leads them there before heading to the large cabin to announce them. There is certainly life about and they smile and nod to the group as they walk through. Aerin of course getting the most attention and respect because of his rank.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She smiles and nods in return to the people that greet them.*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He falls into step closer to Aerin, still calm, just close by. Now and again his eyes flick to Kelsey, as if to establish she's still there. Far more often to Kelsey than to the wolf that's joined them.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Other people get smiles and faint nods, he's friendly enough, but he doesn't know these people. He watches them a little cautiously, especially if they get too close to Aerin or Kelsey. He's not really so great with strangers sometimes.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *Eventually she raises an eyebrow at Bliss's constant glances.* Do I have a bug on my face?

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "No, Kels." He chuckles to the Fenrir, and then looks to the communal house. "All right...off to meet Hecate-rhya." He nods gratefully to the Lupus, and heads up to the cabin, waiting to be acknowledged as they are announced.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Blink. Blink. "I don't think so." He does study her face a bit longer at the question, as if looking for a bug. "Probably your hair." And then his attention is gone again, back to Aerin, no sign what-so-ever he was joking.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She grins a bit at Aerin, and follows his lead.*

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *Blisses response, even deadpan brings a chuckle.*

Walk in the Night: Hecate comes out of the massive cabin only moments after the Lupus enters and sees Aerin coming towards him. "Greetings." she says to him. The older woman is dressed in her dark robes that reveal hints of skin here and there including her bare feet.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He lowers his head respectfully to the Grand Elder, smiling warmly. "Good evening, Rhya. It's good to see you, as always." He smiles. "How are you?"

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She gets a more serious look as the woman comes out and nods respectfully to her as well.*

Walk in the Night: "I am well, and it is good to see you back home. I hope you bring good news."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He takes another step closer to Aerin, tilting his head slightly to expose his throat to Hecate, eyes lowering to the ground. When he looks up again it's without raising his head all the way, so that he's looking up at her through his lashes.

Walk in the Night: The lupus comes out of the house and gives them a bit of a snort about not staying where she left them but quickly dashes off to resume her patrol rought.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I do, as a matter of fact." He smiles. "I bring someone who'd like to join us at Gaia's Hand...and also, to announce that we, the three of us, are ready to form a pack together."

Walk in the Night: She looks finally to Kelsey, her dark eyes showing more age and wisdom then the years of her body would indicate. Only looking in her late twenties or early thirties but that might not be anything close to her real age. "Is that so?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He gives the Lupus a quick look and an apologetic glance. Maybe the whole packing thing has him just a bit nervous.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He rubs his cheek lightly over Aerin's shoulder at the nervous glance.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: Yes, Ryha. This is so. *She smiles.* *Glancing at Aerin, then back at the woman.* I am Kelsey Horn, Fells the Dragon. Cliath Modi of the Get of Fenris. At your service.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles to Bliss, and then looks to Kelsey as she speaks, expression calm. Confident.

Walk in the Night: She nods, "And I am Eyes of Hecate, Elder Theurge of the Black Furies as well as Grand Elder of the Sept of Gaia's Hand." the woman says before moving closer to Kesley. "A Shadow Lord, Child of Gaia, and Get of Fenris?" the woman asks while looking between them before looking back to Kesley. "And why do you wish to be a part of this Sept?"

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: I was born and raised in the mountains. Not these but I find they are far more home than the city. Also Aerin asked me to join his pack and I have great respect for him and was deeply honored by the request.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Hecate's question gets a faint smile from Bliss, but he doesn't say anything, just rests his head on Aerin's shoulder and watches her quietly.

Walk in the Night: "Aerin has proven to be a wise and intelligent man so I shall have faith in his judgement. I will consider your Chimenage, unless you have already thought of that?" she asks, with a side glance to Aerin.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She grimaces a little.* I'd been trying, but help would be appreciated.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Aerin looks at Hecate and smiles. "I was actually thinking, unless you had a better idea, that Kelsey could do some work with the younger kinfolk of the Sept. Helping them learn how to defend themselves. I'm sure they already have pretty good training, but Kelsey would be able to offer something as well, I'm sure."

Walk in the Night: Hecate listens to the suggestion, then nods briefly to Kesley. "Very well, a different teacher is always good to help break up routine." and then she looks to Aerin. "Then I accept her."

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She blinks a couple times then nods.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles and bows his head. "Thank you, Rhya." He takes a breath and nods, looking back to Kelsey and Bliss, then to Hecate. "As I said, we also wish to unite in a pack. I...honestly, do not know the process, never having been packed myself." He seems free about admitting this ignorance to Hecate, trusting in her surprisngly much.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: Thank you Rhya. *She says quietly*

Walk in the NIght: She nods with a bit of a smile. "So I see, it would take a while for me to teach you the proper Rite." she says with a glance between the three of them.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Head still resting on Aerin's shoulder he watches Hecate, perfectly calm, though he still won't look into her eyes.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I would imagine so..." He smiles a bit and nods. "May I entreat you to perform the Rite for us, to bind us together?"

Walk in the NIght: She nods to him, "Yes, I would be happy to." she says before leading them off to where she normal performs he rituals behind the main house. ((And at this point there we can just gloss over them getting the ritual done and completed. Which takes a while, involves them stepping into the Umbra and entreeting to the spirits. I'm guessing all of you have decided what Totem you want?))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Yep! Black Unicorn.))

Walk in the NIght: (hehe, okay. I think it fits, especially with a Get *grins* Now, if you all still have some playtime there is osmething SL related that would be good to touch on)

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [A bit. An hour or two.]

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: Sure...

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((I'm good!))

Walk in the NIght: ((cool :) ) And once the Ritual is complete, she leads them back into the small clearing and takes a seat on one of the benches near the edge of the clearing. "I understand there is some problems around the Sept of the Green?"

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He looks up at Aerin, unsure quite how to respond. Or if he's even supposed to.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods a little bit, taking a seat opposite Hecate. "Yeah...well, a few, but I'm guessing you're probably referring to the deaths of Jennifer Ward and Terry Butler?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Sorry, guys, site hiccuped in this browser on me.))

Walk in the NIght: "Yes, that is one of the things on my mind and the investigation second." she says while looking around at the three of them.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [All good, love.] He settles at Aerin's feet, head resting on the bench rather than in Aerin's lap. He watches Hecate mostly, but now and then glances up to Aerin for cues. Kelsey gets occasional, less expectant, glances.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She listens, she hasn't talked to anyone but Aerin about this yet so she doesn't have anything that she can add that he doesn't already know.*

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *And she sits on the grass as well, one leg tucked under her the other propped up with her arms around the knee.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods. "I can't help but think they're connected. Call it paranoia..." And many would... "But, as I'm not so sure that Gavin's the man behind all of this, but I still have to believe it's someone close to him...the fact that Jennifer seems to have been killed by someone she knew and trusted...she was packmates with Lucas Kessington. Gavin's mate's brother. I'm not sure it's him...who knows who she met through him. I've got a few people keeping an eye on things right now, sort of on the inside."

Walk in the NIght: She nods about that, "I see... it would certainly seem that they could be related." she says while watching Aerin mostly. "It would fit with the Wyrm's tactics so far."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Gavin, for what it's worth seems stressed. He was far more snappish with me last I spoke to him, quick to take offense before I was more than half through anthing. It was either a quite cunning performance, or he is quite frayed by all of this, and the timing. But the kind of tired and frayed seems more consistant with someone actually grieving and on edge, rather than someone simply on edge with the stress od impersonating a Garou. Not that the ability to offer a cunning performance isn't given for whomever we're searching for." He looks at the ground the entire time he's speaking, and up at the very end to Hecate.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods. "I'm thinking that maybe Jennifer found out something she shouldn't have...or possibly, the Wyrm's agent has some other plan behind this. Regardless, I do have a short list of suspects...people who at least bear some investigating. Sebastien Paxton, I think, seems most likely...but I can't rule out Lucas, Gavin, or Lucas's father, Alexander. And hell, maybe others...one of Gavin's siblings could easily be involved, for example."

Walk in the NIght: She nods about both of what she is being told. "It is hard to imagine an Athro Silver Fang being corrupt and fallen to the Wyrm, so you might be right to suspect someone else." she says before pausing.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Also a Garou of Gavin's reputation and breeding is an easy target, and with his relationship with Sabra and by connection Lucas, finding Jennifer would not have been so difficult as many would think. Also, if Gavin or one of the others is working with the Wrym, it may not be their hand that struck the blow directly. It may have been the guy who lived down the street last month, the guy she met over coffee, someone who to her seemed entirely unconnected who recieved information about who and what she was. They might not be tied so directly to the scene of the deaths as to the planning of them." He still addresses the ground more than Hecate.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods. "Yeah. It seemed to make sense at the time, but..." He shrugs and sighs, running a hand through his hair. Bliss's comment gets a nod. "I spoke with Sabra while she was up here giving birth...she said the same thing you did, Bliss. Or at least, that there was something obviously troubling him."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I still need to talk to Catie, see if she's seen anything."

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She's still there, just soaking things up quietly*

Walk in the NIght: Hecate nods slowly, seeming to be thinking some about what she is being told. "One of his sisters, the Fullblood. I have heard things about her.. a hedonist and party girl that uses drugs and is more dedicated to finding her next thrill then fighting the Wyrm. Of course she has reached the Rank of Adren... but the stories of her deeads are more limited to Europe then here."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Of all the kin who shouldn't be in this mess. I wish it could have been Cloud. She would have the...presence of mind and the skill to have a chance. Catie lacks her experience and her ferocity. And Cloud...Cloud is at peace with her world. Catie is at peace with an entirely different one." There is a soft, gentle huff. "Though she understands things many of our kin never do." His tone is wistful, concerned when he talks about her. Much softer than his earlier informative tone.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She watches Bliss as he talks about Catie and whoever Cloud is. She chews her lip a little.*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [Catie. Softens on Catie. Not Cloud. e' proud of Cloud, but she still doesn't et the softened, wistful tone.]

Walk in the NIght: "Who is this Catie?" she asks to Bliss.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He frowns a little bit. "Well...I've made contact with the other, Cordelia. We were going to do something, but it never panned out. I know she's got Paxton's phone number in her cell...and I'm sure she has he sister's, too. May have to take her up on that."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Catie?" He glances at Aerin, but she directly addressed him, so he explains. "Catie is a Silver Fang kinfolk who lived with me for a time when her mate left the city. We were...quite close. Ultimately though, she was Silver Fang, and would not abandon her Tribe. She is claimed as Lucas' mate, and aware of this possiblity of corruption. She is watching the Silver Fang she is in contact with. It is simply...we did not send her into this, she was there before we really knew-I simply do not like her being so...vulnerable."

Walk in the NIght: She nods a little about Catie, "It is good then that she knows the danger she is in if someone close to her is actually corrupt." and then looks to Aerin. "I do not know of the one named Cordelia, but the stories of Kin are rare indeed."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "She seems, from what I saw, to be much like what you described Branwyn. Party girl, more interested in fun then anything else. We'll see if it's the truth."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He reaches down to brush his hand over Bliss's hair lightly, reassuringly, as he talks.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He rests his head aganst Aerin's leg rather than the bench when he starts petting.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She looks around at the three of them, still just quietly chewing her lip.*

Walk in the NIght: "Have you considered what happened when Lucas lead his Pack against the Pentex man and his guards?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "So, then." He sighs. "So far, I've got Catie, Sabra, and Kristina on the inside at various spots, working things...Mercury and Joshua are supposed to be trying to see what they can find out. Selena's done a lot of work to help out...and there's us three."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I have." He nods and frowns. "That...was suspicious, to say the least. You almost have to wonder if someone knew that they'd be going after him at that particular night. And I heard there was a real bevy of Silver Fangs on that one...Gavriil and a new Lupus."

Walk in the NIght: "Yes, exactly which was why I thought it might have factored into your suspecting Lucas or someone close to him that he might have spoken with." she says, then seems to think of something. "Do you think it is wise to involve so many?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods. "That's as far as I'm taking it so far. Each of them serve a specific purpose. I needed inside people...and Kristina is in Lucas's pack, so she may know things that he keeps from Catie, or vice versa. Sabra is a connection to pretty much every Fang I'm looking at...and Selena has done what I've needed with computer work that I can't handle. Also, she can help keep an eye on Kristina. Joshua and Mercury are eyes and ears at the Sept, Glass Walkers that won't really get suspicion based on closeness to me...Joshua hates me, point of fact. And my pack...well." He smiles. "I trust all of them, and they're all loyal to me in this. I wouldn't include anyone who I wasn't absolutely sure of."

Walk in the NIght: "Very well, then have any of you had any contact with the Hundred Blossom Court? I know it is late but the lack of information of them have caused me some worry about the status of the City."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He frowns a little. "Last I heard of them was a woman named Lien. She was in the Park...made mention of my contributions to the Body of Harmony. She was very carefully neutral, but for that. That was a few months ago."

Walk in the NIght: "Very well." she says with a nod. "I would appreciate any possible information, but it is certainly not a priority right now."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods, looking to Bliss and Kelsey, then back to Hecate. "We'll see what we can do, Rhya."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "What are we to you?" He asks Hecate. It's the first he's both looked at her and spoken all night.

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She blinks at Bliss, then looks between him Aerin and Hecate*

Walk in the NIght: The question certainly suprises her, and it is obvious how one of her eyebrow's arches before she looks to Aerin.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: The meaning behind the question doesn't appear to be known to him, but it doesn't, perhaps, surprise him. He merely looks down to Bliss. "What do you mean by that, Bliss?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((I think we may have lost Fox...))

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: ((That appears to be true...))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "You know what she wants from you, and your position here and in New York is clear. Kelsey and I have no such clairty of purpose. I would not walk on eggshells and beg mercy at every turn. It will cripple me, and almost certainly Kelsey, to do so. I would have it clear now what we are to her. I have been a favored pet assassin, and I have been a trusted if unconventional knight of sorts. I have been content to be both, but in both cases I knew I could expect that I had the trust of the people I spoke for, and therefore their protection, at least to a degree. Here I am set upon a city knowing I have you. And much as adore you, that's only of so much comfort in a situation as violitle as New York."

Eyes of Hecate : "All of you are an extension of the Sept, working to protect the city and deal with threats you witness." she says when she looks back to Bliss. "The recent problems with the Green has left us in doubt of how secure the Sept is and if something goes wrong we need packs we can trust to be in the area. We also need a voice to speak on our behalf."

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She finally speaks up.* So something between spies, warriors and ambassadors?

Eyes of Hecate : She knods to Kesley, "Yes, I think that is a good way of looking at it."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His brow furrows a little bit, but he nods. "I think...well, I know what you are to me, Bliss...and I know we've spoken on the purpose of our pack. To defend those who can't do so...like Black Unicorn, to help those who need helping, and have nowhere else to turn, for whatever reason. To heal those who have been wounded, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, in their battles against the Wyrm. And as Hecate-rhya says, we're a voice for Gaia's Hand in the city." He looks up to Eyes-of-Hecate, nodding with a smile.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Ah, but there is some doubt as to whether I am to be your voice at all, or just Aerin. And if my own Tribe will call that into question concerning me, Kelsey as a Cliath will be even more hard pressed to defend herself there without knowing for certain how much you support her. We cannot demand their protection, though they may offer it, and when it comes to it, we outsiders to them. All we can really have is Aerin, and you. We know where Aerin falls. You are something more of a mystery. It is not one I would have linger. Thank you for your clairification."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Shhhhhhh...I've no doubt how far you will go for either of us. All I worry over with you is that you give everything you are far too easily at times. But we've discussed that already." He really does adore Aerin. "It's not what we need to worry over here."

Eyes of Hecate: She nods some, "Yes, the entire Pack can be our voice, ears, and eyes. Aerin as your Alpha is responsible for the Pack and what it does. In the end, he has the final say on how authority those within the pack speak."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yeah, well, that's Craven for you." He shrugs. "I wonder, honestly, if the man just can't deal with the fact that you have more loyalty to me then you do to him."

Eyes of Hecate: Hecate nods some, "And Craven is dangerous but someone to be watched. There is a matter of destiny about his birth and early years near the Sept of the Sentinel. His return to the state speaks of bloodshed and a probably power grab. Becareful with that one."

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: Though, if he is under suspicion as well, such things that could simply be to undermine confidence...

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods. "I've been watching him a little, through members of his pack. He has some very naive Shadow Lords in his pack, and they don't realize half the things they say."

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She chews her lip.* Speaking of that group, I saw Morgane in Central Park the other day.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I don't know that he's necessarily part of the conspiracy we're working on...but it's always possible. I think, honestly, that if he knew about it, he'd move in and seize the Sept."

Eyes of Hecate: She nods with a bit of a smile. "Good, I do thank all of you for the time you could take out of your schedules to talk with me."

Eyes of Hecate: She does take a moment to smile some to Kesley, perhaps showing that she did indeed hear what the woman said but didn't want to imply.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "It's always a pleasure to do so, Rhya." He smiles to Hecate and nods. "Thank you, very much, for everything tonight."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods to Kelsey as well. "I saw her as well, a couple nights ago."

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She nods* Yes, thank you Rhya. *She looks at Aerin, there's more she wants to say but she's not sure it's worth taking up any more of Hecate's time.*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Craven wants to flay me alive to prove I should respect him. Which proves I should be cautious, but if all I respected was a psycotic predisposition to violence I'd have respected rather than simply feared the whole reason I stayed here. I'll tread lightly, but I already know what he is, and what he wants. I simply don't know yet what he plans. I'll practice my groveling and hope he accepts the most sincere apology I can fake."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [Sorry, the site is hating me tonight, just a touch.]

Eyes of Hecate: She nods with a bit of a smile to all of them. "Thank you." and then nods to Bliss. "Very well, but fighting deception with deception is dangerous."

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: ((*hugs a Fox*))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "I tried respectfully telling him the truth. That's no use. I'm thinking disrespectfully telling the truth will be of less use. I will simply phrase my apology very carefully."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "And it was our pleasure to speak with you." He nods respectfully to Hecate.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks down to Bliss and nods, smoothing his hand over the Shadow Lord's hair. "Just...very carefully, okay?" He grins a little bit. A touch of humor in there. He trusts Bliss to be careful.

Eyes of Hecate: She smiles and gets up to show them back to the House. "I can have one of the guest cabins prepared for all of you tonight."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Thank you, Rhya. That would be much appreciated."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He nuzzles Aerin's hand lightly. "Which of almost gets killed at the drop of a hat...I could have sworn that was you...."

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: *She gets up, dusting her rump off a little, then chuckles a bit at Bliss's comment*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Thank you," he says softly to Hecate. [And thank you guys very much for the scene. I have to run so I can sleep before work. :)]

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Hey, only...what, four times this year so far?" He grins. "I'm behind quota, I think."

Eyes of Hecate: (Sleep well, and your welcome :) )

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Thank you, SO much for the scene, everyone! *Hugs all around*))

Kelsey ~Fells The Dragon~ Horn: ((*hugs around* Thanks for the scene!))

Eyes of Hecate: ((*grins*Take care everyone))