Yolanda : Yolanda makes her way into the Heart of the Sept, her expression cold and perhaps boethered by something as she stalks along. Dressed in the dark clothes she seems to prefer, and for once there is an actual bloade on her hip that looks perhaps like a Fang Dagger.

Yolanda (Last Night) : ((To keep this flowing right, we'll set this scene last night unless you want to set it for tomorrow night but Aerin is otherwise occupied tonight.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Either work for me. Long as it's not tonight.))

Alexander Donovan: ((Tommorrow night will probably be easier, since we've done a couple things today, even if small))

Mercury: He moves quickly and with ease through the Ramble, now much more sure about his path. And therefore, he gets to the meeting place.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night) : (cool)

Mercury: ((Tomorrow is fine with me too.))

Alexander Donovan: Alex rides with Mercury, leaving his own vehicle where it was. He doesn't fidget, or say much. But does ask Merc if he has the recording before they arrive.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He's just making his way into the Sept now. Hand on his staff, walking along with a calm but sure gait. Usual clothes, trench and all. He looks up as he sees Yolanda, offering her a respectful nod and a smile.

Mercury: He nods respectfully to Yolanda. "Good evening." And a respectful nod with a smile to Aerin.

Mercury: Mercury did answer Alex that he has the recording, and a copy of it had gone to Aerin before.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): She nods to him when Aerin makes his way in, slowly she makes her way over towards him. "Good to see you again Aerin."

Alexander Donovan: Staying behind Merc as he walks. It's not his territory, not his place to take the lead. His hair tied neatly back and buisnesslike.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yolanda-rhya." He looks over to Mercury and Alex, nodding to them, then looks back to the Warder. "How are you?"

Alexander Donovan: After arriving in the clearing with the others, he gives Yolanda a respectufl bow, and Aerin a polite smile and nod. "Greetings, and thank you for seeing me in your domian."

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): She then nods to Mercury for a moment and looks past him to Alexander before those eyes return to Yolanda.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): (Eyes return to Aerin actually) "I have been better." she says to Aerin by way of answer before looking to Alexander. "You are welcome, thank you for coming here for our conversation. Where is Tony?"

Mercury: Yolanda: "We're here to discuss the Kin Antonio Pavlatos," he says formally, "and what is to become of him, what issues may be on the table as far as his psyche, and what is best for him. We three are the closest people to Tony, Alex most of all, and we are all concerned about his welfare."

Mercury: ((DLP *G*))

Mercury: ((Thought her eyes went back to Merc, otherwise he wouldn't speak yet.))

Alexander Donovan: "He's at a hotel we've been at the last couple of nights."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He falls silent, looking to Alex at that point, leaning a bit on his staff. He's taken a position that is essentially equal distance from Yolanda and Alexander, though certainly not between them.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): She nods some about that while she watches Alex, her eyes cold and anyone with a hint of empathy could see the displeasure towards Alexander. Finally she looks over to Mercury to see what he might have to say.

Mercury: He is standing opposite of Aerin, also not standing between Yolanda and Alex.

Mercury: Yolanda: Now he speaks. "I'm not quite certain of what information you have in regards to Tony. I was one of the people teaching him and helping him adjust to the world. He came from a childhood environment of severe trauma and torture, from which Alex rescued him, and we are just now beginning to realize how severe Tony's post-traumatic problems really are."

Alexander Donovan: Alex stands under her gaze, unflinching for the moment. Not making eye contact, because that would indicate challenge. He watches straight ahead, almost in military fashion. His tension has increased a bit though at the swift pace things are going.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He's remaining quiet, listening. If he has anything to contribute, it doesn't seem to be coming out quite yet.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): Yolanda nods some about that, the eyes cutting over to Alexander before returning to Mercury. "I have asked the spirits to watch over Tony, they have reported enough to make my skin crawl." she says with open disgust. "How can anyone expect to heal someone when they themselves perpetuate the cycle and abuse the person themselves?" she asks as her arms fold across her chest.

Mercury: "That's not actually what he's doing," Mercury says apologetically. "There is a method to his madness. I think I'll let Alex tell you in his own words what's going on, though. I'm an Ahroun, I'll probably garble it."

Alexander Donovan: Alex's nostrils flare just a bit in anger. "What... abuse... do you speak of?"

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): Mercury telling an Athro she is wrong causes her hackles to raise for a moment and those eyes take on a bit of fire now. What was once embers are now dancing flames before she looks to Alex. "So how do you explain it?"

Mercury: Which is why he spoke apologetically. He drops his eyes, out of his element here.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His lips purse slightly, and he looks at Mercury with a slight shake of his head. This is a man who's pissed off an Athro before here. He knows how bad it cam be. His eyes flick back over to Alex after, watching his reactions closely.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): "Do you not have physical relations with Tony?" she asks point blank.

Alexander Donovan: "Yes, we are lovers." Now Alex looks slightly confused, wondering when that became abuse.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): "That breaks one of the most sacred tenants of Healing." she says with obvious hatred. "You might have freed him, but you merely inserted yourself into the place of his previous masters. You let him work and dance in places that only exposes him to his old world. You are either a fool or looking to make one of our Kin your pet."

Mercury: He stays quiet, giving Alex his chance to talk, and listening intently to keep up.

Alexander Donovan: "We were lovers before he ever left that old world, and he is aware of the difference between the 'show' and the reality. He has had his freedom since I helped him purge the drugs from his body. I even brought him here to show him that choice. And he is not my pet, he is my lover. HE chose the collar, because he understood it to be a sign of protection."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He himself remains silent as well. This is Alexander's chance to speak for himself. His eyes move from Yolanda to Alex calmly, depending on who's speaking.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): She shakes her head, spitting at Alexanders feet in disgust. "I have been told he needs an education. He can't even read or write. He is totally depenadant on you. He is our Kin and we shall see to his well being from here on out." and her voice is firm. The eyes watching him as if expecting him to challenge her.

Mercury: He watches Aerin for cues on when to step in or speak, as Aerin is much higher in rank than Mercury.

Alexander Donovan: "He has only been in my care a matter of months. It takes most people years to become functionally literate. Do your spirits choose what to report to you, or do they ignore his reading lessons, both from myself AND from your own people? Do they ignore all that happens from the moment we step out of a club?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Alex..." There's a hint of a warning in his tone at the tone of Alex's words. That's not going to help his position any.

Alexander Donovan: The idea of being spied on doesn't sit well. The idea of being half-assed spied on suits him less. He's bristling, but does have the sense to close his mouth at Aerin's warning.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): "Male." she snarls. "You had him in this city for how many months before you even bothered to contact us?" she says taking a step towards him. "You are his life raft and you are using him for your own pleasure. Thats all I need to know is that you are using him."

Alexander Donovan: Young and foolish, Alex doesn't flinch when she steps closer. "I made one of your people aware of him as soon as possible. When I was trusted enough to be invited here, I came."

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): And with that she looks to Mercury, an eyebrow raised in question about that. Seeming to assume Merucry is the one he means.

Mercury: He nods respectfully. "I did not believe Tony to be in any harm or danger. I saw him to be well protected and cared for. Alex wanted and asked for assistance in teaching Tony how to live in the real world after his more than a decade of sustained trauma."

Mercury: His tone is polite and respectful,trying to calmly and clearly bring in some of the issues that aren't so black and white.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): She rolls her eyes. "It is obvious you are an Ahroun." she tells Merucry. "That much damage will take experienced and professional help. Not this mockery of a life 'he' wants to provide for Tony." she says with a thrust of her chin towards Alex. "The well being of Kin should be left to those who know what they are doing." and finally she looks back to Alex. "What experience do you have in helping trauma victims?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He takes a deep breath and runs a hand through his hair, shifting slightly as Yolanda questions Alexander on his experience.

Mercury: A cut of his eyes to Alex. A fidget.

Alexander Donovan: "Before Tony, none. Since then, what little research I can do. Which is why I overcame my people's reluctance to deal with yours and approach those that might help him. For the most part, not a decision I regret. Most seem genuinely willing to work with him. And the life I want for him is a life for himself. Do I want to stay with him? Yes. Of course. I would have dropped him at a detox clinic and left if I didn't care for him. Professional? I don't think the things he'd say to them would go over particularly well."

Alexander Donovan: "A couple of the books we brought with us."

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): "Then you should want what is best for him. I have been told of his problem with women, but that doesn't mean there are not men of our Tribe that can not help him. You are all he has known, of course he would want to be intimate with you becuase you were kind to him. You let him because you thought that would help him?"

Alexander Donovan: "We were lovers before I learned of his problems. I did not see denying him affection when I realized they were there as something that would help him. Human ceremonies use the words 'in sickness and in health'. I learned of the former, and intend to see him through to the latter."

Mercury: He keeps appropriately silent.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): "He was a pawn and prostitue before you knew him right? He's used to assocaiating intimate contact with affection. Your giving him wants, not what he needs. Would you let him have drugs if he wished them? Then why would you give him sex?" and she just gives up, her hands dropping at her side as she looks to Aerin. "I assume you have something to add since you wanted to be here?" she asks with a hint of exasperation in her voice.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I do, Rhya." He nods. His turn. He straightens his stance, looking to Yolanda with genuine, sincere respect. "I believe there is a solution to this. What Alexander has not mentioned is something fairly crucial. Tony suffers from a mental illness. Disassociative Identity Disorder...multiple personalities. And I believe putting him back into a situation like the one that split him this way--where he is under the care of a member of your tribe--is, while entirely appropriate in most situations, one that could be very harmful to his psyche in this particular, highly specialized instance."

Alexander Donovan: Alex... isn't giving up. But he silences when she turns to Aerin, regretting having told anyone anything about who Tony was.

Mercury: Relaxes just a little, as Aerin says what Mercury wanted to, but would have said less eloquently than the higher-ranking Garou.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): And she looks a little more stunned at hearing this, almost like she took a physical blow but she doesn't say anything else yet, seeing if Aerin has more to say.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Based off what I know, Rhya--which I have learned of in the past couple of weeks--Tony split under the pressure of watching his father wither away and seeing his spirit break at the way he was treated by Tony's mother. I do not know the names involved, and this is based of what I have learned from Tony himself, via other personalities, as well as what Alex has learned and told me since the altercation at the Limelight. Everything seems to make sense, however. I have observed Tony behave strangely at times, in a manner inconsistant with how I would expect him to, given the circumstances." He takes a deep breath and nods. "I have experience dealing with D.I.D., though helping Trevor Dunne, the One Who Watches, battle with it. I helped him become whole. I also have seen and helped kin battle addictions to drugs, and am familiar with the signs of addiction, and the methods of dealing with said addictions. Ethan, my kin, was an addict to ecstacy not long ago, and I helped him break of that." He looks to Alex, watching him a moment, then looks back to Yolanda. "My offer, Yolanda-rhya, is that I claim Tony and take him under my protection, and try to heal his mind, body, and soul."

Mercury: He bites his lip, thinking.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Some of that...seems to cause him pain to mention. Particularly the part about Trevor. That was a secret he never wanted to mention. The Ethan part hurts to bring up, too...but he remains resolute in his words and stance.

Alexander Donovan: Alex's nostrils flare, and he almost takes a step toward Aerin, but aborts with a quick glance to Yolanada and around him. He's arrogant, but not idiot enough to think a fight here would wind up with anything other than his death, and certainly that wouldn't help Tony.

Mercury: He takes a simple step forward, but won't speak until he's acknowledged. Thoroughly outranked,so there's little he can do.

Alexander Donovan: Alex looks between Mercury and Aerin. He closes his eyes for a moment and forces his hands to relax, forming neither fists nor 'claws' before opening his eyes again.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): She considers, her expression softening some while listening to Aerin. "Yes, I have heard some of what you have accomplished Dream. I am willing to consent to this for now, though I would like Doctor Dorian Blade to assist. He runs a shelter and has dealt with various Trauama... mental, physical, and spiritual during his time in the Amazon. Not to mention his help of those that come to his shelter."

Mercury: He looks curious and intrigued about the doctor, filing away the name.

Alexander Donovan: His glance flicks between the two again, to see if they react to the name given.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods a little bit to Yolanda, eyes not moving from the Warder, not even toward Alex's reaction. "Of course, Rhya. The help would be appreciated."

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): "Doctor Blade is Selena's mate by the way." she says to Aerin. "Also, until Tony is better and able to take control of his personal life I do not want Alexander to have any contact with Tony. He can prepare him for this, but until Tony is better and able to make a rational choice I can not allow the negative reinforcement to continue."

Alexander Donovan: Alex closes his eyes, resigning a bit at this point, his shoulders sagging just the barest amount.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I had imagined that he was," he says with a nod. He looks back to Alex for a moment then, and then to Yolanda. "Understood."

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): She finally looks to Alex again. "Consider this a test Bastet. If the two of you are ment for each other, Tony will be there for you when he is rehabilitated. Right now, it is merely dependancy that keeps him with you. We shall see what happens when we are sure Tony is better."

Alexander Donovan: Alex glares a bit at Yolanda. Everything he's read puts that at years, regardless of treatment. And not taking away those they care about. He doesn't argue though, it's become obvious that it's pointless.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): She then looks back to Aerin once more. "I would suggest speaking with some of the Theurges at your Sept, they can perhaps teach you some of the Fury Healing Rites that will help to clear the pain from Tony's Soul."

Mercury: He waits for his turn, a faint frown.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Of course, Rhya." He nods. "I had also considered speaking asking for assistance from the Ritemaster to speak with Mera, and see if she can help the process along...if he allows me to speak with her, of course."

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): "Good luck, but I hear he likes chilidogs."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods with a faint smile, and looks to Mercury then.

Mercury: He reaches down in the pack, getting out a book, leafing through it until he finds the page he's looking for.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): "Anthing else?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "That is all I wished to say, Rhya. I believe Mercury may have something he'd like to bring up."

Mercury: "Aerin, we're overlooking something important," he says quietly but earnestly, showing him the highlighted text in regards to bonds of trust and emotion to aid in recovery. "I don't advocate reinforcement of his past life, but ripping him away suddenly and absolutely from the first person he has ever given his trust to, the only person he is totally connected to emotionally...it could kill him or send him into a profound psychotic break from which he may never recover. All indications are that Tony has never formed a relationship with anyone until Alex. Cutting him off completely could be disastrous. What about supervised visitation? Alex told me how bad Tony was after the separation from him in jail."

Mercury: Yolanda: "I was also going to offer my home, as a survivor of childhood trauma myself. I take care of one Kin now, but Rei is independent and only needs me for protection and company. I *would* like to be a part of Tony's recovery. I care deeply for him as a friend and I feel responsible for my misunderstanding of the earlier signs."

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): "This is why I am giving Alexander time to prepare Tony." she says with a firm tone, she does look to Aerin though. "What do you think?"

Alexander Donovan: Alex finally speaks up at Merc's last statement. "Are any of either of your pack female?" assuming they both have one, since wolves do.

Mercury: He inclines his head to Yolanda respectfully. He had not missed the significance of her allowing that at all.

Mercury: He nods. "Two female Garou in my pack."

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): She shakes her head to Mercury, waiting to hear from Aerin. "You failed us already Mercury." and then looks to Aerin.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His lips purse. "It took friends of Trevor to heal him, Rhya. People who he had strong emotional attachments to. It's true that such can be profoundly dangerous, in my experience. What typically needs to happen is that Tony would need to be able to learn to safely express and process the memories which disassociated him and develop new coping and life skills in order to restore the ability to function and improve his ability to relae to people...to become his own person. I think supervised visitations could help, conceivably."

Mercury: "The last thing I wanted to say is that my Kin, Rei...he has a degree is psychology and works for a suicide crisis hot line."

Mercury: ((Please put that post where it belongs.))

Mercury: He frowns deeply at her words, stung by what he feels is unfairness.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): "Then I shall allow you to handle that. Limited at the most though and I hope you understand the intimacy must stop." she says with a touch of anger in her voice.

Mercury: He remains silent, however, stepping back a bit.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Of course, Rhya. I don't plan on supervising anything of that nature." Said with complete earnesty. He's not making a joke.

Alexander Donovan: Alex just waits, a lot of thoughts crossing his mind at the moment. Most of them unpleasant.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): "Good, and we'll re-evaluate things as we get a clear picture of things." she says while crossing her arms again. The Ahroun just glowers some as she stands there

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods to her, eyes lowering in respect. "Thank you, Rhya. I will take my leave, then." Unless she has anything else to say, he turns to go. A look to Alex and Mercury to follow as he does.

Mercury: He inclines his head respectfully to Yolanda, putting the book away and hoisting the pack, following Aerin.

Alexander Donovan: Alex thinks about how much can happen in the times it takes to uncross one's arms, and abruptly turns to follow Aerin before his mind follows that trail any further.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night): Yolanda continues to stand there, watching the 'men' quietly for the moment unless spoken to.

Yolanda (Tomorrow Night) : With them leaving, she turns and leaves the Heart on some new mission.

Mercury: ((Are we done here? Moving elsewhere?))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He makes his way along, heading out of the park, toward home. No talking until they get there. ((DT Residence?))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Midtown, rather))

Mercury: ((Will go there!))

A.D.: ((Alright, though Alex will grab Yvonne on the way, since she's waiting for him))

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

AERIN'S APARTMENT

Alexander Donovan: Alex will slide an arm around Yvonne, allowing her presence to calm him a bit as they head to wherever it is they are going.

Alexander Donovan: ((Switching to let Aerin have our color in his own home))

Mercury: He's quiet, thoughts reflected inward.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Baah, it's all you. I'm feeling all "In the Navy!" tonight. *S*))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Or "In the Indigo!" Okay, joke doesn't work so well.))

Mercury: ((*L* I can always go red for contrast if needed))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Keep Navy. :) )) He takes the motorcycle he drove to the Park to get home. His thoughts are his own as he drives, pulling up out in front and killing the engine. He waits for the limo to arrive.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [*peeks* Anyone mind the psychotic Raggie?]

Alexander Donovan: Alex is... subdued. He does make a call to Tony, letting him know things are alright. They'll talk shortly when he gets back, but it'll be a little longer. Partially to prepare himself. ((At least for a moment.))

Mercury: ((Mercury minds. Player does not. *L*))

Mercury: He gets out of the limo, letting the driver wait again.

Yvonne Roberts: (i can take Yvonne out, if Alex tells her to go ahead home, he needs to deal with some things, and bring in Tony, but it might not be pleasant)

Alexander Donovan: ((or lets have him drop Yvonne off at home and get Tony. He'll hug him and kiss him on the forehead before they head to Aerin's, but won't say much until they get there.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((No, Yvonne would be cool, or Tony. Whichever.))

Yvonne Roberts: (Okay, she'll understand and wait for his call, although show that she is worried about him. Switching characters. Might as well get this over with)

Antonio Pavlatos: At the call, he waits until he sees Alex comes up to the motel alone. He isn't in the room, but across the street in a little hole-in-the-wall cafe. He comes quietly across to him.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He's sprawled over the couch, hair in tiny braids woven with bells, feathers, and charms. He's home though and not expecting an audience, so no really dramatic posing, he's relaxed and reading a book, just waiting for Aerin to come home.

Alexander Donovan: And Alex (does the above post I made) before brining Tony back to Aerin's place. Tony can't miss that there's some kind of problem, but all Alex says is "we'll talk at Aerin's."

Antonio Pavlatos: He's wearing the same things - low hung faded jeans, and a long sleeved dark purple shirt, his hair done in the style Ethan showed him - the middle section pulled back into a long braid over the rest of it loose down his body.

Mercury: Mercury nods to Aerin as he follows the other to his place.

Antonio Pavlatos: The first words out of his mouth had been, "Were they mad about Limelight, but he grows quiet as Alex seems strange. For just a moment a shadow crosses his eyes, but then he is staring out the window.

Alexander Donovan: Alex throws his arm over Tony as they head inside, knocking and buzzing as appropriate.

Antonio Pavlatos: He nuzzles his shoulder then, calmer it seems - maybe it is okay. He seems to take great comfort in Alex's touch, and leans into it.

Mercury: He gives a glance to Bliss, a stiff nod, and sits down.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: By the time they arrive, he's leaning against the building, smoking a cigarette. He nods as the others come up, and gives Tony a brief smile, before moving to the door and heading inside.

Mercury: ((put post in proper order))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He seems surprised to see three people he wasn't expecting. Tony gets a warm smile and Mercury and Alex get light nods, before he rises and walks over to greet Aerin.

Alexander Donovan: Alex follows wherever they're directed, sitting in an open seat, giving Bliss a forced smile and nod.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Into the living room he heads, nodding to Bliss briefly before he heads right into the kitchen. He gets into the cabinet for the scotch. Bottle, no glass. Yes, it's gonna be one of those nights.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Except when Bliss walks over, he does pasue to slip an arm around Bliss's shoulders, hugging him. "Hey. One second." Then he goes for the booze.

Antonio Pavlatos: He smiles softly to the others, feeling better and better at least for the moment. Maybe they understood about things happening. He follows Alex, giving Bliss a soft smile.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He nuzzles under Aerin's jaw, blinks, and chuckles. "That kinda night, huh?" He sounds worried, but still there's that amused purring.

Alexander Donovan: Alex sits, looking down, not really able to meet anyone's eyes right now for very long.

Mercury: He runs a hand through his hair, saying nothing right now.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Would anyone like anything?" He asks, absently running a hand through Aerin's hair.

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: Perc/Emp (Alex): 3,3,3,2,4,5,6,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Could be." He returns with the bottle, uncorking it, and takes a seat. He looks between everyone there, stopping at Tony a moment to give him a reassuring look, before finally looking at Alex. "You know this was the best of all realistically potential outcomes, right?"

Antonio Pavlatos: (not much, guess Alex is shielding as hell, but figures - I always get suck ass rolls when they are improtant)

Alexander Donovan: Alex looks up at Bliss again at the question. "Water, soda, juice, whatever... no alchohol."

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks to Aerin then, since he can pick almost nothing up from Alex - something is wrong, he can feel it now. Were they that mad about Limelight, or was it more?

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: Perc/Emp (Aerin): 8,4,9,7,1,5,7,

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Bliss nods and slips into the kitchen, coming back with a glass of orange juice which he sets gently in front of Alex.

Antonio Pavlatos: He asks for nothing, he had gotten some water from Harmony earlier, so even if his throat feels dry it isn't from thirst.

Alexander Donovan: Alex looks up at Aerin. "No, it isn't. But it's the way things are. We'll deal with it."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Antonio Pavlatos: Aerin, for his part, is actually relieved. He knows that, in his mind, this ~WAS~ the best possible outcome. He's worried about how Alex is going to react, and Tony too, but he's very hopeful and optimistic about the road ahead. And of course, he has that inherant slightly more relaxed state with Bliss around. He's also a bit worried about Bliss & Mercury being in the same room...but only vaguely.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "No, it was, Alex. The best of all realistically potential outcomes. It's giving things a chance. A real, strong, chance. And it is by no means whatsoever the worst outcome, or even a very bad one." He says it like he very honestly means it.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He settles down half beside Aerin, half in Aerin's lap. As cute (or disturbing) as he's being, he's quiet for now.

Antonio Pavlatos: He blinks at Aerin, but he still doesn't understand the tension that seems to be in the room. He cuddles up closer to Alex, but watches the others, then looks up at Alex, "What... what did they say? You said... when we got here... was they mad about the club? You apologized like ya said, right? Ya explained what happened? Everythin's gonna be okay, right?"

Mercury: He nods. "Aerin's right," he says quietly. "And it could have been a whole hell of a lot worse."

AK: ((*Blunders in quickly, hugs the heck out of everyone and runs as I'm only on a 15.*))

Alexander Donovan: "No, never got a chance to say anything about the club. They were... concerned for your welfare."

Antonio Pavlatos: He doesn't seem disturbed in the least about Bliss' action - touch, sitting in laps, even more isn't always sexual oriented with him, but few understand that.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((*HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGS the AK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*))

Mercury: (*SNUGS*))

Antonio Pavlatos: (*HUGS AND HUGS* Hey hun! How are you?!)

AK: ((*feeeels the love and flees!* Sorry guys but I had to say hi!))

Mercury: He glances at Bliss and something in him...relaxes. Just a little. But more relaxed than he's ever been around the Lord.

Antonio Pavlatos: (you got a working phone now? Nyte and I got a plan, if you want to try it, it might get you online. Had talked to Ravyn and Snow about it as well, but your lines' been down, haven't been able to talk to ya!)

Antonio Pavlatos: (AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Picks up PM and hands to AK. DAMMIT! Trying to talk to many too quickly ehre)

Antonio Pavlatos: (*pouts* And now she's gone)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Everything's going to be fine, Tony." He nods to him. "They were concerned about some things. There's been some decisions made. And they're ones that I think are, in the long term, good ones, and ones that will work in everyone's favor."

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks to Aerin, and blinks. "Decisions? About what?" He looks around the room. "Me? I weren't there... Alex says I get to have say in things that concern me."

Mercury: "I don't think the club really matters anymore, Alex. What's done is done, lesson learned." He smiles warmly to Tony. "Things are going to work out for the best, Tony, but I know we're all going to have to ask a lot out of you."

Mercury: ((work out for good, not the best))

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks to Mercury, and shrugs his thin shoulders, "I'm doin' stuff now... learnin' fast as I can. Ya said so yourself. What else I gotta do?"

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Past a point," he says softly, as he rests his head on Aerin's shoulder, "Preparation becomes torture."

Alexander Donovan: "They want you to stay with Aerin, instead of me or Mercury."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks over to Bliss and gives him a brief smile, nuzzling the crown of the Lord's head, before looking back to Alex. Thinking it best that he start to explain first, apparently.

Antonio Pavlatos: He stiffens suddenly at Bliss's words, his eyes sudenly darting between everyone there, misty looking. "Somebody.. please tell me what's happenin'? I ain't so dumb I don't know somethin's happenin' here..." He sounds nervous, high pitched.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "No one thinks you're dumb, Tony."

Antonio Pavlatos: (put it proper place, before ALex speaks) He blinks. "They who? I've been with ya... why anyone wanna make me stay with somebody else? Id on't understand."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: His eyes half close and he leans more heavily into Aerin, melting into him, melting, melting - swiping the bottle of scotch to take a drink.

Alexander Donovan: "It's beleived that.. I'm not doing a particularly good job helping you. It's... a view with some merit. It's not something I've got any experience with. I very well might not be doing a good job."

Antonio Pavlatos: He blinks,not understanding in the least what Alex is talking about. "But... I done what everyone wanted... I talked to people, tried to learn stuff... even went to the park... I know not to try to make friends no more like'n i tried with Ethan, that folks dont' understand... who is THEY?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He hands over the bottle without comment to Bliss, lighing up a new cigarette as Alex explains to Tony. There is sympathy in his eyes toward Alex, and Tony, too. Knowing how difficult this must be.

Mercury: Tony: "The Warder who protects the Caern has made the decision. She is the highest ranking of...your Garou Tribe here, I believe. You've been doing wonderfully, very well in fact. You've done nothing wrong, and you're not being punished."

Alexander Donovan: "Aerin and Mercury did their best to help. But..." Alex really doesn't want to bring up Yolanda, his attitude about the Furies is already bad enough. They can't ALL be like that, not and have some of the others around that they do.

Mercury: He speaks as gently and soothingly as if he were speaking to a scared child.

Antonio Pavlatos: His eyes sweep the room, and they all seem to understand but him. He draws up tightly against Alex, suddenly feeling chilled.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He hands the bottle back to Aerin when he's done lighting his cigarette, and settles back against him, eyes troubled as he watches Tony and Alex.

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: WP: 8,7,7,4,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Persuasion: 2,1,2,6,7,5,4,

Antonio Pavlatos: His eyes glaze a little, odd to some perhaps, and his voice hardens, "Warder... she hates men." Those odd eyes shift to Aerin and stare at him for a moment, hard as slivers of ice, "I ain't leavin' ya. I heard people got rights, ya TOLDT me I had rights, I could say no to ANYTHING that I didnt wanna do, so that's what I'm doing.... NO!"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((One success is all ya need!)) "Tony..." He says it calmly, his voice taking on a deeply sincere, comforting tone...that kind of impossibly persuasive tone he does so well. "This will be the best thing, in the end. I wasn't going to let them get you and make you a slave...a real one. And I didn't. I've never let you down...and I promise, I won't know. But I need you to trust me...trust us. Okay?" ((Cha+Expression coming))

Mercury: "Alex isn't going out of your life, Tony, and neither am I. I'll be around a lot, and you'll be here with Aerin and Ethan. We love you, Tony, and we want to protect you. All of us."

Mercury: ((put my above Aerin's or it wouldn't make sense *S*))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Cha+Emp vs. five(WP): 3,10,4,3,3,3,

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He glances at Mercury who just leaves out half the family, but it isn't hostile, just momentarily confused.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((WP to resist...any net successes gained, per the Gift, are incredibly effective.))

Antonio Pavlatos -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: (He's HEARD the other alter, Daniel, but never seen him. He's stubburn, the strongest of the three - the one that kept them 'sane' as much as possible in that place, and the one that is the most dangerous.)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((And know = now, of course, in last IC post.))

Mercury: ((Bliss: He doesn't know who all lives here for certain. *LOL*))

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: WP: 9,9,7,5,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Hate. Die Roller. SO much tonight. For the record. :P))

Antonio Pavlatos: The eyes looking at Aerin are just as hard, "Not tearin' everythin' apart... promises... you let her rule ya, like he did, but he hated it... 'n I do too. I AIN"T LEAVIN' ALEX!"

Alexander Donovan: When Aerin finishes, Alex turns Tony's eyes to meet his own. "Tony, they can help you in ways I can't. We need to try this. I will always love you, and do everything in my power to help you. Right now, that means staying with Aerin."

Mercury: He practically holds his breath. He has not actually seen this before.

Mercury: He glances over at Aerin, uneasily realizing that he, Mercury, probably could not have handled this. He doesn't have a CLUE what to do right now. Maybe Yolanda isn't such a heartless bitch after all.

Mercury: ((Er, that thought post was entirely IC, by the way. *G* Merc's point of view.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He, perhaps surprisingly, is calm in the face on Antonio's anger. When you've faced down Trevor Dunne and held your ground, there's little that sudden bursts of anger can do to make you recoil. Unless they're from ex-vampires. "I didn't let anyone rule me. If I did, you wouldn't be here, and I'd be dead for having challenged an Athro for the right to help you."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Whoa...easy. I'm not terribly sure what just happened, but we need to breathe here. Okay?" He smiles gently. "No one here is going to hurt you. And no one here is your enemy. One should not attack one's sources of strength. It may be more advisable to plan rather than flail, however hurt you may be." It's deivered in a low soothing tone, without the purr.

Mercury: He nods firmly with what Aerin says.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Bliss." He says the single word without looking away from Tony, meeting his gaze calmly and unflinchingly.

Antonio Pavlatos: He blinks at Alexander. "You wanna just dump me now? They wanna torture me for information I AIN"T GOT! You said you would always be there for me... always... ain't nobody treated me or done fer me like ya did..." For a moment it seems his face is crushed, anquished, his world ocming apart at the seams. "I didn't want ya hurt by them, but... didn't think you would just leave me to them... NO! I wont' stay with them!" He tries to pull away from Alex.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Shadow's Blissful Silence: That was a 'This is between him and me right now' Bliss. And, possibly a 'Give me a moment' as well. Draped on Aerin as he is, Bliss can detect that slight gain in tension. Jeremy has come forward, to deal with Tony's own personality shift.

Antonio Pavlatos: Unforuntately he doesn't hear Aerin, his attention on Alex at the moment, and the fact that he was letting them just take him. "I KNEW IT! She let us be together 'till she though I got information.. I AIN"T... then they could get it... just like he said... HOW CAN YOU BELIEVE THEM!? You wanted allies, you wanted to tell the truth, see where it got ya? Ziahl was right! Ya can't trust 'em!"

Alexander Donovan: Alex's grib is firm, and he doesn't let go. "I am NOT leaving you. I'll still be here to read to you, and help you. Maybe not as much as either of us would like..."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Overprotective would have been drawing blood. That was simply concern." It's almost that same soothing tone he used on Tony. Almost.

Antonio Pavlatos: "THEY WON'T LET YOU! I'M SUPPOSED TO BE HIS SLAVE NOW... what's the difference.... TRUST? Why can't they leave us alone? They don't fucking' OWN ME!"

Shadow's Blissful Silence -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He's hurt. Which is perhaps odd under the circumstances. But he's probably not speaking anytime soon.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Are you ever going to tell us your name?" He says it to Tony in that same relaxed tone, though the volume rises to make it to Tony's ears, and so he can hear it. A hand comes up to pet Bliss's hair. "It seems unfair to call you Tony when you aren't. Not exactly. And yet, you deserve so much more then to just be called, 'you.'"

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He tenses, coiling up like a snake preparing to strike as Tony keeps screaming.

Antonio Pavlatos: He's struggling against Alex's hold, something nobody but Alex has ever seen. He's twisting and turning and trying to get away.

Antonio Pavlatos: He glares at Aerin, a look that might possibly get him killed but he doesn't seem to know that, or simply doesn't care, "YOU SAID YOU WOULD FIX IT! TRUST YOU! YOU LIED! You didn't do anything but fix it so I could be your little pet... and hers... LET GO!"

Alexander Donovan: Alex, well, he has a grip. He's not worried about Tony's struggle.

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: Bite : 2,1,5,

Antonio Pavlatos: And he isn't even able to do that, and he seems to become even more frustrated, tears streaming down his face.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I don't have pets." He locks eyes with the kin, his voice taking on a bit of a sneer. "I'm not some asshole Get, or twisted little Silver Fang. I have those I support and help. And I'd ask that you relax a little bit and realize that I've done nothing but try to help you with every word I've spoken about you. I'm not going to force you into some position of subservience. I'm going to elevate you into a position of empowerment. And you have to realize that. Now." ((Another Cha+Exp coming.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((The sneer was only on "Pets" for the record. Not the rest of it.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Cha+Exp vs. five(WP): 10,1,8,4,8,5,

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: WP : 1,7,3,8,

Antonio Pavlatos: (damned 1s) He listens a bit more to Aerin, but his arguement isn't very strong and at the moment he is still trying very hard to get Alex to let go of him.

Antonio Pavlatos: He isn't yelling at Aerin or anyone else at the moment, in fact he seems to be running out of steam as he continues to jerk against Alex.

Alexander Donovan: "I am not letting you go." A simple enough statement, but still very loaded.

Antonio Pavlatos: "YES YOU ARE!" He looks at Alex, and the tears flow more, "Even you... the one who promised to always be there for me, no matter what... you just gonna let 'em take me. NO! I won't do it. I won't live that way no more. You showed me... other things... I ain't got to... I ain't goin' to!"

Antonio Pavlatos: (Okay, hold it *Sighs* Delete last two posts, now I need to do a different roll)

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks over at Aerin, but doesn't stop trying to jerk away from Alex - not understnading half the words he is using. "She's got you fooled too then..." oh yes, he listens and believes, but he believes that AERIN believes in it. He says nothing about Alex though, and so then... let the other two posts stand until the next rolls, just after what he says.

Alexander Donovan: "But SHE'S not the one that's going to try to help you. Aerin is. And I will be here when I can. We've still got some stories to read and some tapes to fill up."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He shifts just a touch more between Aerin and Tony, practically vibrating with tension.

Mercury: Quietly, "I'll be helping too." His most comforting voice the Ahroun can manage. "I'm not leaving you either."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Oh, yeah." He smirks a little bit. "Sure. She managed to fool me into thinking I could do something." He slips out from under Bliss and rises from his seat, walking over to Tony and Alex. Blocking the door. "The problem is, Tony. I can. I can help you. And I will." He's standing right in front of Tony, facing him. No more then a couple feet away. No way Tony can't listen now.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((The first part, obviously, is sarcasm.))

Antonio Pavlatos: He pauses for just a moment looking at Alex, "We get to hear your voice... you think they gonna let ya near me? They gonna torture me for being' with ya! I HEARD HIM! I KNOW! I don't know shit! THEY DON"T FUCKING KNOW US! THEY AIN'T BLOOD FAMILY! HOW CAN SOMEONE JUST DECIDE OUR LIVES LIKE THIS? YOU CAN'T LET 'EM!"

Mercury: d10: per emp Aerin: 9,10,9,

Mercury: He studies Aerin closely. Morely closely than he usually studies people.

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks at Aerin, eyes still hard - so unlike Tony. "You said it wouldn't be torn apart... what's gonna happen now? Who's gonna be there when the dreams come? When it hurts? You? NO! You got Ethan, 'n all the others! Ethan thinks it's just you, but I know it ain't! You said trust you, I did... but I don't wanna live here... there's people here... lotsa people here... too many people..." He seems again to be winding down, tears maybe simply too much for him. He mutters things, to himself, too soft and difficult to understand.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: If he seemed tense with Aerin right there with him now it's worse. His eyes scan the room for smothing to pounce, but nothing moving in the room is a target. He crawls to the edge of the couch, and watches intently.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Mercury: Mercury definitely recognizes the subtle shift that's come over Aerin...into that more feral, stronger personality. The one that, at times, is frighteningly like Trevor/Xu/Fausto. It's the one that stood up to Gavriil, and...done a couple other things that Merc's seen, I think. Though there is a certain level of calm that isn't usually present, this is a much more in control Aerin then the standard. More of a leader...more of a Garou.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: His mouth opens and he almost says something to Tony, then glances at Aerin and sinks lower toward the couch, submissive.

Alexander Donovan: Alex is vaguely aware of Shadow's repositioning, and moves himself a bit to be able to be between him and Tony. Not really conciously, he just does it.

Antonio Pavlatos: (trying to count rounds, that is about right, if not, then hit me iwth something)

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: WP: 6,3,1,3,

Mercury: He leans forward unconsciously, staying silent.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His jaw pulses once, but beyond that, no reaction to the accusations. "No, no. I said, specifically, that I would not let you be hurt. I would not let Alex be hurt." His voice has taken on a bit of a purr to it. "I said I wouldn't let you become someone else's fucktoy, and that I'd kill anyone who tried. I didn't say that. And I will be there. We all will be there for you. You don't want to be here, but you need to be. Sometimes, my friend..." He reaches out to smooth a hand over Tony's shoulder. "Sometimes, healing hurts first. You can damn well trust me on that."

Antonio Pavlatos: Suddeny the steam seems to run out of him, and he stops fighting Alex, his eyes cloud over for amoment and he slumps against the back of the couch, close to Alex.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Cha+Exp vs. five: 8,2,7,6,3,

Alexander Donovan: And Alex doesn't even think, just pulls Tony the rest of the way over to hug him.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He pushes up again when Tony collapses, worried.

Antonio Pavlatos: Partially listening, partially floating in some dreamlike state he looks at Aerin, hearing, yet again - how much? as his eyes shift to what is normal for Tony and he slouches against the couch, now just crying.

Antonio Pavlatos: (Add to last post) - as he slouches and Alex pulls at him, he all but crawls up in his lap, crying, and not even sure why he is crying.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He slips back down again, just watching quietly.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He takes a couple steps back when Tony collapses, watching Alex and him for a moment. His jawline softens a tiny bit, though his demeanor remains the same...that strange, in-control sort of calm.

Antonio Pavlatos: His tone now is soft again, but the tears flow more, "They mad about the club... they won't let me stay with ya... I can't stay here... Mr Aerin got too many... it's all my fault, did ya tell 'em that? Weren't you, it was me!"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Aerin WP: 4,2,3,7,2,7,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Jer WP: 7,4,10,6,5,9,

Mercury: Aerin: Stands up, moving to him, and speaking quietly, "He's not going to be comfortable with all the strangers around. Is there any way I can help with that?" He doesn't know what, but...

Alexander Donovan: "Shh.. no Tony, it wasn't your fault. It never was your fault. I.. made some mistakes. Aerin's going to try to help you for a while. I'll still be nearby, and be here when I can."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods a little bit to Alex and then leans down, to brush his hand over Tony's hair once, before he backs up. A slight, smooth pivot fluidly turns his body, and he moves back over to the couch, standing next to Bliss and running a reassuring hand over his hair as well.

Antonio Pavlatos: He crawls up into Alex's lap (not the alter), and lays his head against his chest. "I... I'm slept alone in so long... please, Mtolo, please don't leave me here... I didn't mean to do nuthin' wrong."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: A glance goes over to Mercury, murmuring to him. "We're honestly less full of a house then normal, Mercury...but the house is going to get bigger, very soon. We'll be moving soon...nearby still. He'll have a place that's his own, and not someone elses. It'll feel far less crowded...I'd like to have you visit often, though. We should talk anyway, about...other things."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Unlike the first time Aerin tried petting him, Bliss leans gently into his hand now.

Mercury: He nods soberly to Aerin. "Any time. I'll do whatever I can."

Mercury: Softly to Aerin, "If it would help, I could stay with him for the first few nights until he gets used to it. Just so he has someone there."

Mercury: Having been listening to Tony, and realizing that sleeping alone will be extremely difficult for him.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "That would be a good idea," he says with a nod to Mercury. He looks back over to Alex and Tony, still stroking that hand over Bliss's scalp, and then leans town to pick up the bottle with his free hand and down a good couple swallows of it.

Alexander Donovan: He just sits there, staring blankly. Not letting Tony go for now, just letting them discuss arrangements.

Mercury: He nods, going to sit down by Alex and Tony, but not close enough to intrude.

Antonio Pavlatos: "I wanna go home with you... to the kitten.... to things... I don't wanna stay here. Mr Aerin is good, but... the dreams... they been worse lately.. please..."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Slowly-slowly-slowly enough of the tension eases he looks less about to snap, and he starts to sink into the couch in more of a restful posture than a slinking, stalking one.

Mercury: Aerin: "How long do you think there is to prepare." A glance to Tony and Alex. Yolanda DID talk about preparation, letting Alex ease Tony into it.

Alexander Donovan: "We were told I would have a chance to prepare him. I'd like one more night with him. And I know the limits..." Alex glances around the room. "...and the enforcement."

Antonio Pavlatos: He doesn't even seem to know Mercury is close to them, his senses aren't as acute as normal. He seems disoriented, sleepy, distracted.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He takes a deep sigh, and looks to Alex. "You still have...preparation time, Alex. If you want to take tonight...I would hardly be one to deny it." Someone should get a last night to enjoy...he never does.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Yay, the joy of cross-posting! *G*))

Alexander Donovan: Alex mentally puts learning how to see spirits high on his 'to do' list, if he can ever find a way to do it.

Mercury: ((*G*))

Antonio Pavlatos: He doesn't seem to hear Alex or even Aerin, he seems to be so drowsy now he is dropping off against Alex's chest.

Mercury: ((And I need to get to bed. *hugs* Merc will go home and let Rei know what happened.))

Antonio Pavlatos: (*hugs* night)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Night, Raven! *Hugs*))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [Night. *hugs* And cool.]

Antonio Pavlatos: Quietly, he is now dead asleep against ALex's chest.

Alexander Donovan: First order of buisness. "He has to be prodded a bit to eat right. And his nightmares... he can wake up screaming. And can he keep Eithne?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "We're a household well-experienced in people who wake up screaming," he says with a slight nod. "We can deal with the food...we had Dante to deal with, don't forget. And I assume Eithne to be his cat...yes, that shouldn't be a problem, particularly when we move."

Alexander Donovan: "And for visits... do phone calls have to be supervised?"

Antonio Pavlatos: He moves a little, but still dead asleep, just making himself more comfortable against Alex.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He considers that a moment. "I don't think phone calls necessarily need to be supervised, no...not too many of them, though. This needs to be on a limited basis...I don't doubt that, if needed, Yolanda has a few spirits that'll be watching to make sure this isn't all a ruse on our part."

Alexander Donovan: Alex doesn't get into the flaky spy spirits. "I meant what I said about doing what's best for him. 6 months wasn't a long time. Have I been screwing up so badly that he could have been better by now?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He takes another shot off the bottle and holds it out for Bliss, in case he wants some. "This isn't something that can really be answered by a time frame, Alex. We've been dealt a certain hand by the Goddess. It's up to us to play our way through it and come out ahead. And I think we can." ((And sadly, I need to head off for a bit myself. I'll be back in 30-45, if you guys are still around to continue, but only for a half-hour or so at that point.))

Alexander Donovan: ((No problem. Thanks for sticking it out this long.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((If you three wanna keep going, consider this post valid...if not, we can pause or fade.)) He looks between Alex and Tony a moment, something about the way Alex is holding Tony striking a chord in him. Something...familiar, in a way that's not exactly comfortable. "I need...a moment. Pardon me. Gotta make a phone call." He strokes his hand over Bliss's hair and slips away, into his bedroom.

Alexander Donovan: ((Think Bliss already gone, so Alex just sits there and holds Tony for a while.))

Antonio Pavlatos: (then Alex can take Tony home for tonight at least? from what Yolanda said? It doesn't have to happen tonight?)