Nathaniel Dikastis: He catches the subway to the park, entering the gate and heading toward the fountain, muttering to himself.

Ntwadumela: After his earlier exploits of the day, he finds his way back to CP to meet up with Nathaniel.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He stops long enough to buy a large coffee from a vendor that was just closing.

Ntwadumela: And Mel walks up behind Nate and says "BOO!"

Nathaniel Dikastis: He whirls around, edgy as hell and ends up flinging most of his coffee at Mel. "Shit, Mel!"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Open?))

Ntwadumela: Mel did figure on that, so avoids most of the coffee. "Nah, did that before I came here." ((Sure!))

Michelle (Rauko): ((*blinks* tickles AErin* was gonna ask that too))

Ziahl: (mee too!)

Michelle (Rauko): ((hei copy cat! *tickles Ziahl*))

Ntwadumela: ((Great! More people!))

Ziahl: *wanders down a path through the park, alert for naughty spawn*

Ziahl: ((*giggles* Pthpthpthpthp!))

Ethan Anderson: Ethan curls his fingers into Aerin's coat or shirt, whichever is easier for him to grab and follows along at the man's side almost nervously. His last public outting had not gone so well and he'd pretty much kept to the house since.

Ziahl: d10: per + alert: 7,2,10,2,5,9,

Nathaniel Dikastis: (Yep, very open. Sorry, was talking to JC in ICQ)

Michelle (Rauko): ((*snickers* :P )) *Well the girl was edging, sticking to the tree line, after Jameel leaves her in enough to be safe*

Nathaniel Dikastis: He shakes his head at Mel. "Just don't do that shit again, okay?"

Ziahl: People, people everywhere... is that Mel? She heads in his direction.

Ziahl: Approaching Nate from behind, she moves quietly towards them.

Ntwadumela: "Yeah, right. I know you can't kick my ass, and I'm gonna take advantage."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He walks along with Ethan, his staff at his other side as he moves along. The man is dressed in his usual...trench coat over the button-down shirt and slacks, and he scans the vicinity as he moves along, on hyper-alert, even in the Park.

Ziahl: Ah, Nate's voice. She walks up and sets a hand on his shoulder.

Ntwadumela: Doesn't say anything while Ziahl walks up behind Nate.

Ethan Anderson: "So...They aren't going to find this weird are they," he asks, glancing up at Aerin, his blue eyes adoring.

Michelle (Rauko): *well she hears voices mostly, making her stop by one of the trees. odd eyes peering around.... Ziahl and hmmm... wel she does know them... but... oh. Aering.. with someone ... she fidgets a bit.. staying for a moment in place*

Nathaniel Dikastis: He jumps again at the touch on his shoulder, seeming very edgy tonight.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I wasn't figuring on announcing it to the world with a neon sign, honestly," he says with a shrug. "Not that I'm going to hide it, but I think it would be good to keep the PDA's to a casual minimum, is all."

Nathaniel Dikastis: "This is getting fuckin' ridiculous! Apparently you didn't GET what the hell I told ya over the phone, Mel."

Ziahl: Tightens her grip on his shoulder when he jumps, looking past him to Mel. "Don't do what again?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Alert: 9,9,1,4,8,8,

Ethan Anderson: He nods and slowly loosens his fingers from Aerin's coat, rubbing his hand nervously on his thigh before he flicks his fingers through his long, blond hair, pushing it back from his handsome face. "Point. I wasn't planning on groping you or anything. I'm just...Nervous."

Selena: Selena walks through, a little spaced, coming from the direction of the Sept, slipping a platinum engagement ring onto her right hand. She wears her usual dedicated leather outfit.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: The man is alert, and he looks ahead, noting Michelle at the treeline, and Ziahl, Mel, and Nathaniel nearby as well. He gives Michelle a brief, warm smile, then heads in the group's direction.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He almost jerks away from Ziahl, but forces himself to calm down. "I just don't want anymore little surprises, okay? I'm already looking at every fuckin' bush as it is."

Ntwadumela: "Sneak up behind him."

Ntwadumela: d10: per+alert: 9,5,8,3,7,8,

Michelle (Rauko): *Well.. returns the smile faitly, shyly... fidgeting..... watching amoment him go to the group... well.. Aerin is with someone... so she remind sin place... not so sure of apraoching the group perse yet*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He frowns, catching the conversation as he approaches...or at least Nathaniel's words. "Everything okay?" No greetings to start. Straight to business.

Selena: d10: per/alert: 5,8,4,9,9,

Ziahl: Blinks at Mel, then looks at Nate, releasing his shoulder in lieu of patting his back. "Ohh. It has been a while. How have you been, Nate?"

Selena: She spots Aerin and heads for him first, though seeing Ziahl, she smiles warmly to her and waves.

Ntwadumela: And they don't quite manage to sneak up on Mel. "Yeah, I think so. Nate?"

Nathaniel Dikastis: He shakes his head, "No, it ain't. I need to talk to Malcolm about what happened, he's expectin' me." He just looks at Ziahl and sighs, then shakes his head. "Pretty good, until last night, when I ran across a certain little girl."

Ethan Anderson: Ethan fidgets nervously and shoves his hands into his pants pocket, faling in alongside Aerin.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks over his shoulder to Selena and nods to her, briefly, with a smile, before looking back to the group.

Nathaniel Dikastis: (First part was in response to Aerin)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "A certain little girl?" Ooooh, watch that eyebrow slooooooowly raise. His gaze is directly on Nathaniel now. "Which one would that be?"

Ziahl: Waves at Selena, then looks at Nate. "A girl with one arm?"

Nathaniel Dikastis: He gives Aerin a you know the hell which one but responds, "One that is missin' a certain body part." He looks around. "Maybe we can go alittle deeper in the park?"

Ntwadumela: Mel slides his arm around Ziahl, checking out the other one she waves to for a moment.

Ziahl: Nods, waving Selena to join them as she maneuvers around to slide an arm about Mel, then kisses his cheek.

Michelle (Rauko): *she fidgets, breaths in.... and slowly moves over the group... on to Aerin's side most then the others, though not coming any wear near arm's*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yes. Let's." Said calmly, as his hand lands on Ethan's shoulder. He looks over to Selena, gesturing with his head toward the inner parts of the park, and starts to walk...obviously expecting others to follow. His eyes flick to Michelle, silently requesting she come with. Protective-mode for the Gaian engaged.

Ethan Anderson: He blinks and leans back into Aerin just a bit before moving off ahead of the man.

Ntwadumela: And Mel will follow, so long as Ziahl does anyway.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He motions with his head toward Mel and Ziahl, then thumbs hooked into his jeans pockets he heads toward the Sept.

Michelle (Rauko): *Well with someone so close to Aerin she does't seem inclined to get to his side... but she does move nearer him... trying to avoid being close the others, quietly following and shylly kinda nodding to those with him.... eyes mostly down*

Nathaniel Dikastis: (Changing rooms)

Ziahl: Yes, she's definitely going with. (Pond or sept room?)

Selena: "Ummmm....Aerin," she seems almost nervous, but obviously wants to talk to him too somewhere more private. "I have something important to speak with you on too...." she manages, that Greek accent quite thick.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Of course, Selena," he says, looking over his shoulder to her as he walks. "Come on...we'll talk further in."

Ethan Anderson: He glances shyly at Selena and then over at Michelle before dropping his eyes, blond hair spilling over his broad shoulders.

Selena: She follows after Aerin.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Looks like Sept room. *Flees there*))

SEPT ROOM

Ntwadumela: Walks, still close to Ziahl. That's getting to be a comfortable spot lately.

Ziahl: Z seems to find it a comfy spot.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He comes through the Ramble, glancing around the area, pacing a little.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: (oh it's a party)

Michelle (Rauko): ((yea.. we multiplied!))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He walks along, toward the middle of the group, where he can keep a good view on everyone and get to anyone in a moment. Someone hasn't forgotten the attack on the Sept not yet six months ago. Nowhere is totally safe. His walk direct and confident, moving with a purpose. No wasted effort.

Ziahl: (It is!)

Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks over at Aerin. "I already called about everyone I knew, but I don't have your number."

Ziahl: Looking to Selena she speak quietly. "I would speak with you privately when you have a moment."

Ethan Anderson : Ethan moves carefully at Aerin's side, his eyes on the ground, face hidden by his pale blond hair. His hands are tucked into the pockets of his kahki pants.

Michelle (Rauko): *Well she is eding behind them.... trying to stay near like Aerin, though when he moves to the middle she just falls behind them... staying out of arms reach, quiet, eyes looking downish*

Ziahl: Numbers. That reminds her. She looks at Mel. "Have you by any chance gotten me a phone yet?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Nathaniel: "I'll give it to you." He looks over to Ethan. "Remind me to up my rate plan. I'm about living on this thing, these days."

Selena: She nods to Ziahl. "Okay. That would be fine."

Ethan Anderson : "Sure th-thing l-l...love."

Ntwadumela: Mel slips his hand into his jacket pocket to pull out a phone. Not top of the line, but it does have a picture screen on it. "You know how to work it?"

Ziahl: Sel> Inclines her head towards the woman. "Thank you."

Nathaniel Dikastis: "I called Corbin, he should be here in a bit, and then called Malcolm and told him briefly what happened and where she was at that particular time. Seems she is gettin' around all over town."

Ziahl: She takes the phone and flips it open, studying the array of tiny buttons. "Not really. I know how to use a pay phone though. It is similar?"

Ziahl: Nate> "You did not kill her then?"

Selena: "I was wondering about with what has been going on and what I have heard about....." she starts, speaking to Aerin. "Has anyone been cleansed after encountering these....wyrmy things?" ((brb...cat is having a hacking attack))

Ziahl: Looks towards Sel. "Actually, that was what I wished to speak with you about."

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: (I'll be in shortly, still trying to get a little write up done and not go insane from ICQ)

Nathaniel Dikastis: He shook his head at Ziahl. "I didn't have shit on me at the time, and we were in an isolated place. From the way she talked and kept lookin' up at the rooftop, I figure the Spiral was somewhere near by. So, I palmed the candy she gave me, 'n she thought I ate it, then we talked."

Nathaniel Dikastis: "That's another thing... I think... I think I'll probably need a cleansing. I eh... sorta came in contact with her razor. Not sure if I got taint or not."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks to Nathaniel, nodding. "She is." Eyes then flick to Selena. "Myself, Mel, and Michelle were cleansed after our encounter with Grshthak and Alecia, yes. I don't know about any others. Michelle and Annette weren't tainted by their encounter with her." He looks to Nathaniel questioningly. "What about you?"

Michelle (Rauko): *and just remind sin place, listening*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Five seconds, and we'll find out," he says to Nathaniel, leveling a stare on him.

Ethan Anderson : He glances curiously at Nathan, fingers rising to tuck his hair behind his ear.

Ntwadumela: "Well, basic use... dial the number, then hit this button." He shows her the 'send button'. "Hold this button to turn it off and on." He hands her the instruction book then. "This will tell you all the other little things it does."

Ziahl: "I have not been cleansed, and I chewed on one of them."

Nathaniel Dikastis -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: (I think you saw the scene, he cut his arm with her razor, not sure but I figure that tainted him pretty good)

Ziahl: Nods at Mel, looking at the buttons as he instructs her, then pockets both the phone and booklet. "Thank you, Mel."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He stands still, watching Aerin.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Sensey Wyrmy: 9,5,7,6,6,

Ntwadumela: "Came in contact?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Awareness, of course, rollable for any of you freaky kin who have it. *S*))

Selena: "I'd be happy to do the rite. For anyone who needs it," though hearing the chewing, she gives a grimace in Ziahl's direction. "Ewwwww."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: ((Any taint on any of the people in the vicinity?))

Ziahl: Nate> "Perhaps you would tell us the entire tale from the beginning?"

Michelle (Rauko) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: awa: 9,1,4,6,3,5,6,9,

Ziahl: "It tasted foul," she confirms. "If there is something I may do for you in exchange for this service, you have but to ask."

Nathaniel Dikastis -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: (JC said the blade was clean - nada on taint)

Ethan Anderson : He watches Aerin intently and then glances at the other's before dropping his blue eyes back to the ground, fingers curling in Aerin's coat.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Michelle (Rauko): ((Hon...PLEASE, as I've said before. Post your rolls publicly. Yes, she picks up Aerin using a Gift on him.))

Caroline McGregor: *She's strolling through the park after a lateish night at work.*

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~ -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: (everyone, even Nate are taint free. It was just a normal straight razor that he cut himself with)

Michelle (Rauko) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: 88but, but, but..... they all know *pouts* fiiiine))((And you haven't))

Ntwadumela: d10: Who u callin freaky?: 8,2,9,7,

Ntwadumela: Watches Aerin intently.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: ((I've said it in the last two Mage scenes, hon. *Hugs*))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: ((Wrong person. :P))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Michelle (Rauko): ((I've said it in the last two Mage scenes, hon. *Hugs*))

Michelle (Rauko): *she just gives Aerin a little faint peer, and looks back down, still listening*

Ziahl: Glances from Mel to Aerin and back.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He nods to Ziahl, and seems to anxiously aware some response from Aerin.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Everyone here is clean." He seems a bit surprised by that declaration, for some reason, and nods. "So, then. What happened, exactly?"

Ziahl -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((ST never said she got any taint from it, so I assume she's clean.))

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~ -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: (*lol*)

Michelle (Rauko) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((*titls head* but in Mage I don't Pm you rolls ... *tries to remember* if I have sorry.. will remember...))

Caroline McGregor: *A surprised look at all those gathered than heads in their direction.*

Selena: She seems happy to hear that news. "Thank you Aerin-rhya."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He lets out a sigh of relief. "I was walking back from the subway after work last night, cutting through some of the back streets in Midtown, and she just comes skipping down the sidewalk, singing a Slayer song. First thing I thought is... well... even young I thought she was a street kin, maybe a hustler, but didn't see anyone else around and it wasn't until she stopped and started talkin' to me that I noticed she didn't have but one arm."

Ziahl: Nods to Aerin's declation, and looks at Selena to see if she is satisfied or believes a cleansing is still in order as a precaution.

Ethan Anderson : He glances back up at Nate and moves a little closer to Aerin, teeth worrying at his lip.

Ntwadumela: Listens to the story.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods to Selena, accepting the thanks, then looks back to Nathaniel. Ethan and Michelle are kept close, within arm's reach, as he nods. "Then what?"

Nathaniel Dikastis: He pulls out a small baggie with a pretty much melted mini candy bar in it, along with the Snickers wrapping it had been in. "She offered me candy, 'n I took it, palmin' it and acting like I ate it. She told me she knew what I was... told me I was kin, but then... then she told me she knew my name. I told her that was a cool trick,'n if she was right I've give her a five note. She not only told me my name was Nate, but I was Corbin's brother. She knew my fuckin' name!"

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he moves through the bramble returning from his regular patrols through the bawn. He looks around at the gathered kin and true born and nods politely. For the moment he simply stands in the background to watch and listen*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Are you legal residents of the U.S., with Social Security numbers and all that?"

Michelle (Rauko): *well she is staying quite out of arms reach of the whole group... and Aerin is in the middle.... though is listening fidgeting lightly with a light frown, yellowish red eyes peering when Malcolm comes forth adn starts goign over*

Caroline McGregor: *Just listens to Nathaniel's story without saying anything, it's easy to figure out who they are talking about.*

Nathaniel Dikastis: (I've=I'de) That more than anything seemed to have the boy spooked. "She kept talkin' about her friends, 'n askin' if I was gonna run like the others... or hurt her, 'n I told her I wouldn't. We ended up talkin' like, maybe 20 minutes or so, but I never saw the friend. She told me he wouldn't come out unless I hurt her, or if I ran... that he liked to chase things."

Ziahl: Nods at Malcolm when he arrives, but the majority of her attention on Nate. Her brow furrows when he says the girl knew him and Corbin by name.

Ethan Anderson : He frowns, tongue flicking over his lips as he slowly releases Aerin's coat. His fingers ghost over the man's hand before he wraps his lightly muscled arms around himself.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "He was Umbral, probably. Likely Grshthak. A Spiral." Said with remarkable calmness and clarity, though there is a slight narrowing of the eyes. He owed that one.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he smiles briefly at Michelle but he doesn't say anything. Still just watching and listening*

Selena: Whispers to Ziahl, "If you still want me to...you did put it in your mouth....I can do it later," finding a gap to slip that in without interrupting Nathaniel.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He nods to Aerin. "Papa took care of all that, fixing up dates and stuff, because I didn't have a regular birth certificate. She said she had lots of names, 'n told me about being attacked by some 'fraidy cat kin and a big angry guy... take it that was you 'n Mel 'n them?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His eyes move to track Michelle as she walks away, a slight frown forming, but he says nothing, merely looks back to Nathaniel.

Ziahl: Whispers to Selena. "If you believe that wise."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "That would be us, yes. If you have paperwork, they learned about you that way."

Michelle (Rauko): *there is a nearly smile in return to MAlcolm shy and quiet, she lowers her gaze again, back just listening, with a lil faint frown*

Michelle (Rauko) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((*hugs* the moment he put himself in the middle she distanced a bit. to stay away the others,.. she is still relatively near him.. but is hard to put him between her and the otehrs if he is in them middle))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Michelle (Rauko): ((Oh, I know why. Still. *G*))

Olivia Boehm: *Wanders in, hands in her pockets*

Nathaniel Dikastis: "She also said something like "Poor Nate, you're brother has gotten you into a lot of trouble." I tried to act like I didn't know what she was talkin' about, to maybe find out some stuff, but more to buy me time to see if maybe somebody would come down the street, or a taxi would or something. For all I knew then the girl coulda been an illusion and was actually some 10 ft critter with claws bigger than my head." Says that as if he might have actually seen such a thing at some time.

Michelle (Rauko): *she just seems... still unsure to be to close the others... *

Michelle (Rauko) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((=) oki. just making sure I was clear I know sometimes I am not =) ))

Selena: "Doesn't hurt," she murmurs, suddenly glad for something as she smiles a little.

Selena: ((Please change that pink color...before I get a headache :) ))

Ziahl: ((Fuscia is better. *G*))

Nathaniel Dikastis: "Mine and Corey's last names are different. When she asked if I was gonna run, I said that if I did she knew my name and where I would go anyway, and she got mad, saying she didn't know where I lived, but she knew where others did. It seem to piss her off she didn't know. If she didn't know about the packhouse, then how does she know who my brother is? Are they fuckin' watchin' us all, or what?"

Ethan Anderson : "Maybe s-s-someone betr-tr...betrayed you," he says softly

Nathaniel Dikastis: (I can't find the log! Anette was that the name?)

Nathaniel Dikastis: (*picks up PM and drops it in Malcolm's lap)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "The Wyrm is everywhere, Nathaniel," he says, quite calmly. "If you've ever alluded to yourself as Corbin's brother in public, they may have heard it then. Every person out there could be working for Magadon. Hell. I could. I'm not, but I could be. You'd be surprised how good the Wyrm is at infiltration." The man's calmness as he says it is almost a little chilling.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: (*lol* Anette is Michelle's sister yes)

Michelle (Rauko): ((eeeh! hei!!! *pokes KF*))

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *The somewhat eccentric Child of Gaia kin eases her way through the ramble with the aid of her crook-topped walking stick, pushing away the undergrowth as she enters the general area*

Ziahl: Fastens her eyes on Ethan a moment, then looks back at Nate.

Caroline McGregor: *She hasn't contributed anything to the conversation, though she gives a slight nod of agreement when Aerin speaks. It's kind of creepy to think of Big Brother Wyrm watching.*

Ethan Anderson : He frowns at Aerin's eerie calm and glances up at the man, brow furrowing before he slides his hand into Aerin's.

Fern Hayley [PB1]: Fern is a young woman of about 18 or so, well-developed in all the best ways. She's not especially tall, standing 5'5", her height and curves conspiring to create the illusion of roundness, along with her heart-shaped face. Underneath the snug clothing she wears though, is a trim, fit body belonging to someone who at least exercises regularly. Her skin is fair, rosy on her cheeks, marred only by a wyvern tattooed on her upper left arm. Pale sea-green eyes peer out from underneath her smooth brows, accenting both the slight smirk on her small mouth, and the burgundy colored curls that sway to her shoulders. Though her shirts and pants are usually close-fitting, she displays little skin to the cold weather. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/Kittenpeeler/Fern1.jpg )

Nathaniel Dikastis: He nods. "Yeah, I know, but it was still freaky that she could know all this shit about me, but... there was some stuff I don't think she knew, or maybe she did, I don't know..." He is rambling about, as if talking to himself, then looks back up at Aerin. "She did say some things that got me thinkin', 'n she said she had had a friend named Anette but that she was bein' hidden, 'n she didn't have anyone to talk to. I asked her if her friend was gonna get mad if we talked too long, 'n I got the feelin' that maybe... well maybe..." He looks over at Malcolm, not sure how to even broach this subject. He didn't know any of these Garou barely at all.

Caroline McGregor: *Her face tightens a bit upon seeing Fern,ahhh memories.*

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he glances back towards Michelle for a moment before he looks out across the clearing once more. Many are gathered..such is good*

Michelle (Rauko): *frowns and for a moment yellowish red eyes DO stare at Nathaniel, her hands seem to close tightly... gives Aerin a little peer and then just starts to make it back*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Oh, NOW he frowns. "Bitch can find another friend," he mutters. He looks at Nathaniel a moment, head tilting slightly to the side. "You got the feeling that what?"

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *her eyes widen seeing the crowd. Just leans on her stick a moment, listening*

Olivia Boehm: ((*kicks work*)) *Her eyes flicker around, plainly surprised to see so many people gathered. Spotting Mel, she heads that way*

Ziahl: "Maybe what?" Encouraging him to continue.

Ethan Anderson : Ethan glances up to the moon and sighs, just tightening his hand in Aerin's.

Fern Hayley [PB1]: d10: per + alert: 5,3,6,9,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He glances over to the approaching Fern, frowning. Someone he doesn't know. He looks to Malcolm for a moment, brow raising questioningly.

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *Catching Caroline's look, she just looks... puzzled*

Ziahl: Glances at the newcomers then double-takes Fern, eyes on the dragon tattoo.

Nathaniel Dikastis: Aerin's attitude doesn't seem to be what he had hoped for, and he shrugs. "I think... I know she's crazy as hell, but... I think if we could get her away from the Spiral..."

Ntwadumela: Mel waves to Livvy and offers his other arm to her. ((Ziahl has the first one, I think.))

Nathaniel Dikastis: He seems to be carefully watching both Aerin and Malcolm's reactions, before he continues.

Ziahl: Tears her eyes off Fern and blinks at Nate. "You want to cleanse her?"

Caroline McGregor: *blink. Get her away from the Spiral?* And then do what with her? *she murmers.*

Olivia Boehm: Hey. How are you? *Arm slipped through his*

Selena: ((Gah! Plleeeeeease...no pink text here. I've got a marginal headache as it is.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "That's entirely dependant on a lot of factors, Nathaniel," he says with a nod. "But it's a possibility, yes."

Ziahl: Gives Livvy a curious look.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he shows no concern over Fern's arrival. If she doesn't belong the guardian spirits would've made it known to him. He simply shrugs back at Aerin as if to say "Seems safe"*

Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks at Ziahl, and then he slowly nods. "If we could. I... I can't explain it, but... there was something there... it couldn't hurt to try to help her."

Michelle (Rauko): *she is frowning edging somewhat away from them, before stopping... frowning, her hands closing on her sleeves... and kinda comes back to her place... Anette is safe... hidd... Jameel is with her... listening....*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((To be fair, so do I, on the headache front.))

Ntwadumela: Liv: "Better than I was before."

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: (sorry ICQ is distracting me. He would've simply nodded to Nate to continue speaking)

Olivia Boehm: You look less like shit than when I saw you last. *Grinning up at him before nodding to Ziahl* Hey.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Don't get your hopes up to far, Nathaniel," he says, eyes locked on the man now that Fern's threat level has been assessed and dealt with. "The odds are incredibly low...but maybe possible. What did you have in mind?" He seems interested to see what Nathaniel is thinking.

Nathaniel Dikastis: "She offered to make a deal with me... trade information for... blood. She said I wasn't exactly like the others, so... maybe she knows more than my name, but that's a whole other story." He rubs at his arm, but he still has his coat on at the moment.

Ethan Anderson : A shudder runs through Ethan's frame at something and he swallows convulsively, tongue moving across his lips.

Ziahl: "If we put out word, and someone could page me next time they saw her... I can fly. Snatch and run, if it's at night. I wouldn't want to be seen in the sky during the day."

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he looks towards Michelle* Come over here Michelle..try and relax a bit. Anette is safe. (Jameel is babysitting hahaha)

Ziahl: "Or a prearranged meeting place?" Looking at Nate.

Selena: ((Muchas gracias :) ))

Michelle (Rauko): ((*G* ohh and left alone with the girl! *points to Caro *Giggles*)) *there is a quick peer to Nate... something?.. before her odd eyes peer to Malcolm.. he IS alone.. well kinda.. so moves slowly to his side, nodding... still can aboid keep grabbing at her sleeves*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: A brow quirks at Nathaniel's comment. "That's a whole other story I'd like to hear sometime. Considering you mentioned the razor, I assume that you made that deal?"

Nathaniel Dikastis: "I didn't dare try to use my phone, or do anything that made her think I was alarmed too much. Like I said, I didn't even have my dagger on me, and all I would be is a snack to that Spiral if he had wanted to come at me. All I could do was try to bluff talk until a taxi came by."

Selena: Selena is very distracted here in the Sept, spirits and all. But she does look over to Fern, with something about her, but she can't place it exactly, violet eyes blinking a few times.

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *She eyeballs Nathan a little oddly, shifting her stance a bit*

Caroline McGregor: (*lol* oh oh....)

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he clears his throat and speaks up now* Redeeming the child...if that's even possible...should not be our focus. She is but one who threatens many. Putting a stop to Magadon and the Black Spirals should be our primary concern. Trying to ensare the child through some kind of ambush...could get us ambushed instead.

Ziahl: Malc> "But if we succeeded in cleansing her, even for a short time, we might be able to get useful information from her."

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he looks towards Ethan..though he stammers that's a valid point* Exactly. If she's fully in their thrall,which it would be strange to assume other wise based on the encounters people have had with her, it seems unlikely that she'd tell us anything willingly. Perhaps some of you might have the stomach to torture a child but..such would be to embrace the wyrm within ones self.

Caroline McGregor: True, but in just as many cases...they do. Be that as it may, it's a fifty fifty chance that you'll get anything useful out of her. But, if she's useful to them, having her might draw out some others.

Nathaniel Dikastis: "Just wiped it off on my pants. She had to scream for me to give it back, because I still had it when I started into the cab... sticky fingers sometimes... and I tossed it back to her. I really do think that if we could seperate her from her watcher, and worked with her...I mean fuck, she's just a little girl, there's still a chance." He nods to Malcolm, knowing what is more important, but had to at least bring the suggestion up. It seems something about this girl has touched something in him, deeply.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "She won't trust anyone without that particular individual being at great risk, Ziahl. They'll have to earn her trust, in ways that will be very dangerous to their soul." Said with the weight of experience behind it.

Selena: Selena nods emphatically with what Aerin says.

Ziahl: "I don't think we should ignore Nate's instincts in this matter."

Michelle (Rauko): *she peers to Nathaniel, frowning... then staring down again, though says not a word*

Nathaniel Dikastis: "Torture won't work," He spouts out quickly. "But if she sees that there is more to things that she has ever realized, if she understands the love the Mother can show, even for one so corrupted that most wouldn't bother, there might be a chance. Just a chance, but there could be."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Still. You gave scientists from Magadon Pharmaceuticals back a razor with your DNA on it. Which they can probably replicate, or at least use to do a Rite to track you from this moment onward. And don't let the fact that she's a little girl fool you...that's WHY they use her. To play on your emotions."

Ethan Anderson : Ethan flushes slightly at Malcolm's words and ducks his head, hiding behind his hair.

Ziahl: "If cleansing her fails, we can kill her."

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he shakes his head* There is no logic in lowering one of our own into the mouth of the Wyrm to try and snatch the child from it.

Nathaniel Dikastis: "They don't let ya know what the real world is like, but the brainwashin' can be reversed. I'de be willin' to try it... she did eh... ask me if I wanted to... join them." He says the last words very softly. "Somehow I think I'll see her again, but I don't know when."

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *Brows knitting together, fingertips brushing along the scales of the pinecone glued to the crook of her staff*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "No, Malcolm, there isn't," he says with a nod. He frowns, considering something.

Ethan Anderson : "S-sometimes you have to make sacrifices fo-for the betterment of all...Yes sh-she's a kid. But she's a kid who's pr-pr.." He sighs and sucks in a hard breath, lifting his head. "Probably been taught to enjoy what she does."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His eyes turn sharply to Nathaniel at that, his posture going tense. "What did you tell her in response?"

Nathaniel Dikastis: He sighs heavily, growing quiet then and moving to lean against a tree. He had figured as much, and now wonders if he should have said that much at all.

Ziahl: "Can we rig Nate with a tracking device or something akin to a panic button, in case she finds him again? She may find him regardless of our intent to keep him from her."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks at Ethan, realizing he was pretty observant, but doesn't dare say more of what the child would have been put through - he can't.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: What he asked Nathaniel, just then, didn't have the undercurrent of a request.

Selena: Selena just sighs. Under her breath she murmurs, "Focusing on the small picture. Not the larger one."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks at the ground for a moment, then looks up at Aerin, voice low but steady. "I told her that I would have to think about it... that I had been into shit I didn't like before, 'n I would have to know more about them, to see if it was worth my while."

Fern Hayley [PB1]: d10: per + alert: 4,9,7,4,

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *She looks towards Selena, giving a small nod*

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he gives Ziahl a strange look* These aren't idiots we're dealing with, their resources vastly outstrip our own, such has been proven at every turn. I believe if we try to "get them" at their own game we'll end up with the short stick.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ~Romani~ "Unbelievable." It's muttered under his breath, and he sighs deeply, watching Nathaniel. "You just made yourself a target, Nathaniel. And trust me...the Wyrm's embrace is not a place you want to be, even for a moment."

Caroline McGregor: *She frowns a little as she listens to them.*

Selena: She smiles to Fern.

Michelle (Rauko): *she frowns, still fidgeting, her fingers toying with her sleeves*

Nathaniel Dikastis: ~Romani~ Unbelievable but true, and I know more about things than you think, Baro.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: Selena has it exactly correct. The larger threat is our focus. She is but one of the soldiers in the army of the Wyrm..even if we were to somehow eliminate her do you not think that another would just show up in her place? When we halted them at the homeless shelter did they not just change their focus?

Ethan Anderson : "H-he didn't mean to love," Ethan says, frowning up at Aerin. "At th-that point he was probably scared. W-w-weren't you, Nathaniel," he asks softly, glancing at the young amn.

Ntwadumela: Mel rolls his eyes as the pair duck off into another language. He HAD been listening intently...

Ziahl: Malc> "Hence the reason Nate may require extra protection, yes?"

Nathaniel Dikastis: In English. "What did you want me to do? Say hell no, so the spiral could come over and take my head off? Besides, I thought maybe... maybe I could talk her into going somewhere else with me... I don't know what I was thinking exactly, but I didn't see comin' off hostile to her as being to my advantage in stayin' alive."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks at Nathaniel, frowning deeply. "I'm sure you do. And it doesn't matter. I think I know what you're trying to say, and the answer is, unequivocably, NO."

Selena: "They will seek out easy targets, distract. We can't get distracted. And need to stay focused on the larger matter," she says still quietly.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: All kinfolk whom have encountered the Black Spirals or Magadon are being watched over. If Nathaniel requires protection..he shall recieve it. His brother is trueborn, we are not of unlimited resources though, we simply cannot cover all bases.

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *Moistens her lips with a frown*

Caroline McGregor: *She nods in agreement with Selena.* We are distracted...and we're playing right into their hands.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Alecia's fate is a dead issue at this point." Said to the others as he stares at Nathaniel, his gaze absolutely intense.

Ethan Anderson : He frowns, just slightly, as Aerin ignores him and slips off a bit, moving away from the group.

Selena: "I have fought months in the Amazon. Always so many more soldiers and fomori and spirals to fight. And it was often hard to know what their true target was till it was too late."

Nathaniel Dikastis: "I've already called Natasha and told her to not try to contact me, but they might already know about her, I don't know. Since last night I have stuck to crowds." He looks at Aerin, but there is something in his eyes, some shadow that crosses them for a just a moment and it is gone.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Emp (Nate): 4,4,3,7,9,7,7,

Michelle (Rauko): *sighs* sheis stillgiving...thecandy.. tootherkids *said low, very low*

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *Looking over to Michelle*

Caroline McGregor: That's just another distraction, Michelle. Unfortunately, there are very few of us who are cold blooded enough to ignore that. Which means we have to do exactly that...and we can't. The devil's horns..that's what this is. *She says thoughtfully.*

Michelle (Rauko): *yea.. that's her moving slighlty behind Malcolm*

Nathaniel Dikastis -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: (Anger, resentment, resigned though somehow as if he didn't expect anything better - memories of another quarrel over the fate of a young kin - a quick memory of being tied up screaming, of listening while his fate was determined - too corrupted too save most said, he would turn on them. Memories of a hive, of darkness where things best unspoken slithered there waiting. Enough to make the hair on Aerin's neck rise up. He's been there... right in the Wyrm's very embrace.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he glances towards Michelle as she speaks up. Since she was standing near him he's likely one of the few that heard* Once we get ourselves organized..we'll stop her Michelle. We won't let them hurt anymore children. *kind of a bold declaration but he is a Silver Fang*

Ziahl: "We must find their base of operation. If we cannot locate it with our current resources, then having a live prisoner that can be questioned might be useful."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He frowns, and says something in Romani to Nathaniel.

Michelle (Rauko): *a faint glance to Caro, then one up to Malcolm, she nods once, lookign back down*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Nathaniel Dikastis: ~Romani~ "I know your pain, very well. But she's not you. And you're not risking yourself to save her. End of story. Don't put yourself back in their clutches."

Corbin Justice: ((Ok for Corbin to come in?))

Ethan Anderson : ((And as Ethan really has nothing to contribute he'll just watch silently and leave with Aerin. ))

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: (eww anyone but Corbin!)

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: (=( I thought Ethan made some good contributions)

ak: ((And other then you no one noticed! :P ))

Michelle (Rauko): ((I did! *S* but Michelle won't speak ;) ))

Nathaniel Dikastis: (Hey, read Nathaniels post - he noticed too :P)

Nathaniel Dikastis: Startled eyes to Aerin.

Corbin Justice: ((Don't be cute, Kentucky Fried, just yes or no? *S*))

Selena: She just shakes her head about something, arms going behind her back as she fiddles with the ring on her finger.

Nathaniel Dikastis -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He frowns, eyes nervous now. ~Romani~ How did you... will you betray me to them? Ruin what I have managed to accomplish in coming here?

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he growls a bit* Is there some reason that you two feel the need to keep secrets from the rest of us? *he looks to Aerin and Nathaniel*

Ziahl: Shoots an annoyed look at Aerin when he switches languages... again.

Nathaniel Dikastis: (YES, get in here, he's already said Corbin would show tonight)

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: (sure bring Ponyboy in!)

Fern Hayley [PB1]: Because it gets them attention. *Blinks. oops, that was out loud. Cheeks flush*

Caroline McGregor: I hope you're not suggesting forceful interrogation, Ziahl. *a rather worried look.*

Michelle (Rauko): *she tenses backign faintly with the growl*

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he glances towards Fern and shakes his head lightly. Her comment was harmless and he's not the scolding type*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Some things, Malcolm, are not for me to say," he says, looking to the Silver Fang. "And some things, I would ask for a little trust and leeway on. Please."

Corbin Justice: He hurries into the area.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He tenses, shooting a wide eyed look at Aerin before he covers it.

Corbin Justice: "Nathaniel! What in the fuck is going on?!" Not caring who he's interrupting, though Malcolm gets a respectful nod, if a bit hasty.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: I do not mind you offering your advice to him. But the path you chose, speaking in a different language in front of all the rest of us, it is bad form. *not truly offended. But slightly irked. It is a nearly Full Moon after all*

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *She looks to Corbin, stepping aside as he passes*

Melantha: The young woman slips into the Sept, moving over towards Selena. She's certainly attractive with a warm smile. Her face dotted with freckles and her eyes sparkle mischeviously. She's dressed warmly in boots, a long black skirt and gray sweater under a heavy coat. She doesn't say anything to anyone and just settles in near Selena.

Michelle (Rauko): *flitching again with a peer to Corbin... starts fidgeting yet again*

Corbin Justice: MOving quickly to cross over to Nathaniel, a glance at the others.

Caroline McGregor: *She could growl herself and envies Malcolm's ability to do so.*

Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks at Corbin, then just puts his head back against the tree, his face going expressionless. "Just like on the phone, they know our names, bro. You missed the story, I can fill you in later..." He looks pointedly at Aerin.

Selena: She smiles widely looking up and seeing her packmate.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Trust, Malcolm, that if I do so, it is for a reason, and that reason is not to deceive or betray anyone." He looks to Nathaniel a moment, watching him. That conversation is not over.

Ziahl: (sorry was grabbing food) "What ever we need to do, to get answers." (her reply to forceful interrogation)

Nathaniel Dikastis: Murmurs to Malcolm. "I meant no disrespect." His tone is sincere enough, but flat now.

Corbin Justice: He's paler than usual, other than a flush from the cold and the haste to get here. But his expression is solid and determined.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he puts a hand lightly on Michelle's shoulder just for an instant* It's alright.

Melantha: She nods to Selena and looks around at the others. Rocking on her heels some as she stands there cheerfully.

Ziahl: Nods to Corbin.

Corbin Justice: He nods back to Ziahl, standing directly beside his brother.

Michelle (Rauko): *Blinks, quickly looking up to Malcolm when he touches her briefly, those odd eyes keeping up for a couple seconds, before she lowers them, nodding softly*

Caroline McGregor: The ends justify the means? Isn't that where it's supposed to start? Right now it would seem for the greater good, but the next time? When does the "greater good" become a little less great, and a little less good? * softly questioning, and not accusing, just worried.*

Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks to Corbin, obviously wanting to talk to him, but isn't about to whisper anything else.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he nods at Caroline's words. A shame she does not bear true blood* Well said Caroline.

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *She shuffles a bit on her feet, feeling the tension in the group of people* Torture doesn't work too well anyway. Especially when we're looking at someone who probably gets off on it.

Ziahl: "I don't know, Caroline. But we need to do something. It's not as if we wouldn't kill her regardless, given the chance."

Melantha: Those who pay close attention to Melantha might ntoice a slight greek heritage to the young woman but for the most part she's just another pretty face. She does though lean close to Selena since everyone else is pretty engaged. "Whats up?" she asks softly.

Ziahl: "I did not suggest torture." She blinks suddenly. "Mnesis..."

Nathaniel Dikastis: A dart of his eyes over to Ziahl.

Caroline McGregor: We have a couple of items already. We just need to figure out where to focus our efforts.

Corbin Justice: He frowns, totally lost as to what is going on and quite unhappy.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He starts to respond to Caroline, but then gives up. Dead issue.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He does look at Corbin and whisper softly, going over what he had already told the others.

Selena: "Differences of opinion on how to approach a formidable foe." And yes, even though she'd prefer to speak in her native tongue, she keeps that in English.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: We have means to extract the truth from Alecia...but if her version of the truth is not what we seek...then all efforts to capture her will be for naught. We need to focus on one point...and hit hard. Selena knows the Rite of the Questing stone...the Corax Dara has promised us her assistance. But we must have all of our pieces in place before we can move..we must act as one.

Caroline McGregor: *Nods to Selena.* That's not necessarily a bad thing..except our resources are stretched thin enough as it is.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "We focus our efforts on finding the lab. Selena is going to help me rebuild the corrupt data. Ziahl, we need someone to do recon. I believe Dara was going to work on that, but you could help, too, I think. Caroline, you, Malcolm, and Michelle have been doing a lot of investigating into aspects. Keep it up. Try and stop the Great Fomorol Candy Handout of 2006."

Ziahl: Furrows her brow, searching her memories. It has been done, she's sure.

Michelle (Rauko): *and reminds slightly behind Malcolm, listening*

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *She focuses on Caroline a moment*

Melantha: Melantha looks over to Malcolm when he mentions Selena's name and nods gives a little look back to Selena, her brow arched slightly as if in questioning something.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: (ooh more Computer work *grins maliciously* oh...wait..you all didn't see that)

Corbin Justice: "And me? What do I do?" he asks after Nathaniel finishes catching him up.

Michelle (Rauko): ((*blinks to KF =P))

Selena: She nods to Aerin, "Although I am a theurge, my skills with the computer are my strong points."

Nathaniel Dikastis: Last soft whisper to Corbin, after hearing Malcolm's words. "Maybe... I should just leave, bro."

Nathaniel Dikastis: (Put that in proper place)

Nathaniel Dikastis: (Put that in proper place)

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: (we heard you the first time!)

Ziahl: Nods Aerin. "Do we even have it narrowed down to a district, as to where to focus our hunt?"

Nathaniel Dikastis: (Ick, sorry bout that)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Corbin, Selena and I could probably use your help in rebuilding the data, if you'd like to. It's somewhere to start, at least."

Michelle (Rauko): ((be back!! Michlle listens))

Corbin Justice: "Stay here," he says quietly to Nathaniel. "Please."

Selena: She looks back to Melantha giving her a look in return that she'd understand.

Corbin Justice: He nods to Aerin. "Yes, I would very much like that. I could learn a lot while helping."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Outside the city. North." Said to Ziahl. "I know that doesn';t narrow it down much. We're working on it."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks at Corbin, and his brother will probably realize he wasn't meaning just the Sept here tonight. For the moment he just nods and remains standing by his side, giving him a true, grateful looking smile.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he has patrols to return to. This seems to be taking some shape but there is still a decent amount of wheel spinning going on. He glances up at the moon.* Not exactly the best time of the month to try and organize our thoughts. *he says mostly to himself*

Caroline McGregor: *She just nods a little.*

Corbin Justice: Very softly to Nathaniel, "I need you by my side, bro."

Corbin Justice: Malcolm: "My passions during the full moon don't run too high. I will do what I can."

Ziahl: "Is there some scale I could search for? Will they require a large amount of space to make tainted candy? Or could it be done in a kitchen?"

Nathaniel Dikastis: Quietly back. "You know you got me, ain't nothin' Iwouldn't do to help you, which is why... nevermind, they don't like whispering."

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he nods to Corbin* I do not doubt your abilities Corbin.

Corbin Justice: "We'll talk in a bit," he promises Nathaniel. He nods respectfully to Malcolm. "Thank you."

Melantha: Melantha clears her throat some, "Myself and Rain might be able to assist some as well. Seeing how our Pack Sister has become involved so please keep us in mind should you need the services of an Galliard and an Ahroun."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "No, they'll need a decent amount of space, I imagine. But there's a lot of industrial areas Upstate." He looks to Selena...finally, now, nodding to Melantha. "Selena...can you confirm the direction with the Rite? Just to make sure?"

Dara: (what corax where?) *another long day after work, and yeah, shes in her workclothes still(http://www.dracinabox.com/pinstripebussuit.jpg) , heading into the clearing as she takes a look about, chewing on the lipring(left brow and nostrl pierced as well*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "You'll be needed at some point, I'm sure," he says to Melantha. Giving his Septmate, now that he knows her to be one, a smile.

Ziahl: Smiles at Melantha. More eyes, ears and teeth are a good thing. "Would they make smoke, steam? A smell?"

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he looks towards Melantha* Such assistance may be needed, and will of course be welcomed. We've not met. I'm Malcolm London, known as ~Eyes Shine Bright~ Fostern Philodox of the Silver Fangs and Alpha of the Guardian pack Ever Watchful Eye.

Selena: Selena nods. "Yes, Aerin-Rhya."

Michelle (Rauko): ((baack))

Michelle (Rauko): *stays slightly behind Malcolm, eyes lowered and again just silent*

Caroline McGregor: If it were a large enough facility it might smell sweet..like chocolate. If they're making enough candy, though.

Melantha: Melantha gives a little smile to her fellow Gaia's Hand member, then looks over to Malcome and Ziahl.

Ziahl: Looks to Nate. "May I see the candy you brought back?"

Dara : d10: per+alert: 5,8,1,8,3,10,5,

Ziahl: Glances at Melantha. "Pardon. I am Ziahl."

Melantha: "Melantha, though known as Wyld Fire my my Sept and Pack mates. Claith Galliard and Voice of the Sublime Truth Pack from the Sept of Gaia's Hand." and she nods slightly. Those with an ear for it will certainly pick up a greek accent that she is trying to hide.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He gives Dara a little smile, then seeming tired he takes out the little plastic baggie and hands it to Ziahl without a word.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "It might," he says to Ziahl. Selena is given a grateful nod. "When you find out, Selena, let myself and Malcolm know, and we'll spread the information along. You can tell Ziahl and Dara too, of course. Making the information common knowledge ensures that if one of us, or you, are taken, then things won't be lost." He looks over. "Speaking of Dara..."

Corbin Justice: He looks to Melantha with sudden interest.

Nathaniel Dikastis: (Unless she isn't there yet)

Michelle (Rauko): *she blinks, and peers at the candy handed over to Ziahl*

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: Well met Wyld Fire. Welcome to the Sept of the Green.

Ziahl: Pops open the baggie and sniffs it.

Selena: And Selena can't hide her own Greek accent as she speaks. She just speaks very slowly and enunciates her words.

Dara : *blinking when she sees everyone, slowly but surely she heads that general direction, chewing on the lipring still , soft clicking coming from her mouth*

Michelle (Rauko): *starts fidgeting fist peering to Aerin.. but he is stil in the middle of them all people, fidgets and peers for a moment up to Malcolm*

Corbin Justice: And he looks to Selena with interest as well.

Ziahl: (brb)

Selena: "Understood," she nods to Aerin.

Melantha: She nods some with a infectious smile to Malcome before looking to Corbin who seems to be checking her out or something and gives him a wave. For now though just saying silent so not to interrupt any of the important conversations going on.

Dara : *nate gets a quiet shyish smile and nod, aerin the same, and she looks about curiously to everyone as she gets closer*

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: ~The Candy that Nathaniel brought with him appears to be some kind of chocolate...with a hint of peanut and nuget(sp?) Oddly enough the little blue wrapper that one might expect to be with the poisoned candy isn't there. Instead...there's a gold foil wrapper...from a Snickers fun size~

Selena: Dara gets a smile when she sees her.

Corbin Justice: He smiles warmly to Melantha and Selena both, not a leer type smile, but he will have to speak to them later. ~Golden olive skin, to the practiced eye he is likely nearly full blood Greek.~

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks over to Michelle, a brow raising, and makes his way in that direction, coming up next to her and leaning down to listen to whatever she seems to want to say.

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

Corbin Justice: He looks to the candy now, peering at it as closely as he is able from where he stands.

Michelle (Rauko): *blinks, but she does move to wishper to Aerin*

Michelle (Rauko) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: I...Ivetried... but... if...wearenear... Imight...seein..wherethething.. came.. or wereshe..Aleciaisat?.. or...anyoneIhave seen

Melantha: Melantha grins more at seeing a Greek boy, but that devilish smile doesn't speak well for what she might have in store for the youth.

Ziahl: (back)

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he glances over at Michelle and Aerin having moved slightly when he greeted Melantha*

Ziahl: She massages the baggie studying the wrapper. "They must purchase this, yes? The wrappers?"

Michelle (Rauko): *she steals a fleeting peer to Malcolm...*

Dara : *selena gets a smile as well when she sees her, standing quietly nearish by where everyone is, just looking about, listening here and there*

Caroline McGregor: *She's going to sneak out and head homeward boundward.*

Ziahl: Spies Dara and getstures her closer.

Corbin Justice: He fidgets slightly, glancing over at Nathaniel.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he says a bit loudly to Caroline* You're not planning on sneaking off alone are you? *merely concerned for her welfare*

Nathaniel Dikastis: Nathaniel has a marked resemblance to Corbin, except a few years older and a couple inches shorter. He looks back at Corbin but it seems that for the moment his spirits are extremely low, but he manages another little smile.

Caroline McGregor: *A soft laugh.* I figured there's got to be someone around to play babysitter. *ruefully rolling her eyes.*

Dara : *when ziahl gestures her closer she moves towards her, tilting her head curiously* what do you have?

Corbin Justice: Nathaniel: "Are we done here?" he asks quietly.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods a little bit to Michelle and smiles, nodding his understanding before he looks back to the group.

Melantha: Melantha looks over to Caroline briefly, the Fury woman just observing mostly since this was not her Sept nor her place to be butting into things. She does continue to fidget some there next to Selena as if she's anxious or something.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: Wait just a short while. I will summon one of the Guardians to see you home safely. And..please inform me if Jameel is actually keeping guard over the apartment...or if he's doing something stupid like watching T.V. or blasting the Stereo.

Michelle (Rauko): *she lets it with his nod, moving a bit back again, but staying near as long as he is not in the middle of the crowd, she though peers faintly MAlcolm¡s way again, then down, staying quietly there*

Nathaniel Dikastis: Murmurs low to Corbin, "You tell me. Don't think they'll let me do anythin' now, after what I said."

Caroline McGregor: *Well, Jameel has probalby been doing all of the above..and getting crumbs on the carpet too. But she' won't mention that to Malcolm.* I'll wait around. *neatly avoiding the whole Jameel question.*

Ziahl: "Nate spoke with the girl, and she gave him this." Passes the baggie with the tainted candy to Dara.

Fern Hayley [PB1]: [*Stabs things back into place*]

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Alert: 4,9,9,5,3,9,

Michelle (Rauko): ((*still has a clear image of Jameel wearing a dress and a flower hat *eyes Caro* as Anette makes him play with her and her dolls*))

Caroline McGregor: *Doesn't notice Melantha's look, though she'd noticed her when she came in.*

Ziahl: (*L*)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks over to Nathaniel and Corbin a moment, overhearing them, before looking back around. "All right. Everyone know their roles at this point, and their immediate goals?"

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: *he gives Michelle an apologetic look. Perhaps sorry that he hasn't been able to pay much attention to her*

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *Back from her short power-walk through the ramble, sans the staff she was carrying before*

Caroline McGregor: (yes...lace...lots of lace and ribbons...and sitting in a chair that's much too small for him.)

Corbin Justice: Softly to Nathaniel, "Don't worry so much about what other people think. This is serious shit, and we'll all work together to see it through. You have things to offer."

Corbin Justice: He nods to Aerin.

Selena: "I just need the item to do the rite."

Michelle (Rauko): ((*G* And Anette caling him Mrs Bunny Hat!)) *she peers yet again a little bit to Malcolm, well he gots things to do... and even tries a lil, shy smile*

Dara : *her nose wrinkles when she hears what it is, but takes the baggie, head tilting one way then the other* ya know...as much as she keeps poppin up makes me wish we had a 'bug' or tracer to be able to stick on her so she wouldnt know....I mean..I know someones going to be 'tracing' where she is spiritwise, but......*shrugging her hsoulders and sighing as she hands the bag back*

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: I am in possession of the basket. Once we can approximate the child's location..our winged friend here can investigate more indepthly. Perhaps we'll find the lab or the Spirals lair.

Caroline McGregor: (*snickers.*)

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *Reaches up, holding her head to aid in a quick pop of a stubborn joint in the spinal column. OInce that cracks, she just rolls her head, looking aroudn*

Nathaniel Dikastis: He just stands by Corbin, not nodding, he hasn't been given anything to do.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks to Malcolm. "Malcolm? The basket?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((DLP. :P))

Melantha: "I'm just moral support." she says cheerfully.

Dara : we'll find somethin alright

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "All right," he says with a nod. Noting, with a slight smile, that this is becoming more and more of a joint venture between Gaia's Hand and the Green. Gavin must love that. "Everyone, make sure you pass your information you gain onto Malcolm and myself both. As I said before, doubling information spread is a good thing."

Ziahl: Selena> "You wish this?" Offering her the candy. "It almost certainly came from the lab. It may be more direct than the basket?"

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *She heads over towards Caroline, presuming she's still in the area*

Ziahl: "Oh. Phone numbers?" Offers her phone to Aerin, figuring he'll know how to get her number from it and put in his.

Caroline McGregor: *She WAS on her way out, but pauses when Fern approaches.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He takes Ziahl's phone and programs his number in, then sends himself a text from it, before handing it back.

Michelle (Rauko): *and then blinks, frowning, reachign to touch Aerin's hand once, murmuring* isliketheoneshegaveAnette ((JUST realised.. ))

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *A thoughtful look* You seem familiar. Have we met somewhere?

Dara : hey.....anybody whos got my number.......the next time someone sees this kid or whatever might be with her...give me a call.....if I cant make it right there, I can see if someone else might be able to....Ill..see if I can rustle up some other feather heads to help on this maybe.......

Michelle (Rauko): *peering to Ziahl when she aproaches Aerin for phone numbers, slinks faintly behind Aerin now.. as Malcolm is with Melintha*

Selena: She nods, then reaches into a leather pant pocket and pulls out a black leather glove. She wasn't about to touch it directly yet. Maybe slightly paranoid. Then holds her hand out to take it.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: (Everyone...for the sake of my sanity, could you please post what your characters goal is and what means they'll be taking to achieve it on the Forum thread? And then we can get together to run the scenes)

Ziahl: Offers her phone to each of the others present to exchange numbers with her. (Just let me know if you do or don't please)

Caroline McGregor: A long time ago...at the other Sept in Kansas. *she answers politely.*

Michelle (Rauko): ((*Rises hand* Michelle won't tell a thing publicy =) but I can pm you?))

Corbin Justice: He hangs out by his brother, watching the others.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks at the candy, then frowns back to Michelle, nodding. "You're right."

Ziahl: ((will do))

Selena: And Selena gives out a phone number as well.

Michelle (Rauko): *a little nod to Aerin, eyeing the candy again*

Caroline McGregor: (only for the sake of your sanity. *S*)

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *She thinks* Well that doesn't really narrow it down. *Shrugs one shoulder*

Ziahl: Dara> "I will help you scout the northern reaches of the city."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Aerin gives his number out to everyone who will take it of those present. Damn near every person in New York City has the damn thing anyway.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: (REPOST)~The Candy that Nathaniel brought with him appears to be some kind of chocolate...with a hint of peanut and nuget(sp?) Oddly enough the little blue wrapper that one might expect to be with the poisoned candy isn't there. Instead...there's a gold foil wrapper...from a Snickers fun size~

Selena: She also gives Aerin a special email address.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: Those of you bearing true blood...do your best to make sure our kinfolk allies can move safely to and from the park. Those kin who have actually encountered the forces of the Wyrm directly are under guard...but please...watch out for the others as well.

Michelle (Rauko): *swallows, murmuring to Aerin* itmostlikely doesn'thave...thechemic... *well Anette's didn't*

Caroline McGregor: We knew each other through Stephen...unless you have a twin running around somewhere. *She adds with a shrug.*

Corbin Justice: He nudges Nathaniel. Looks to him and shrugs, dipping his head in a direction.

Dara : thanks.....and if anyone can get a picture of her, like with a picture taking cell, or make a sketch...something.....all the better.....*looking to nate, nibbling her lip* wouldnt, um....be able to show pictures from your mind of what you saw would you?*gently joking tone*

Corbin Justice: He nods to Malcolm.

Melantha: She doesn't give her number to anyone unless they ask for it directly, just saying near Selena for now.

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *Squint* Ah! yeah, his har... *Clearing her throat with a soft cough, covering her mouth* Sorry, recovering from a sore throat. His... amte?

Nathaniel Dikastis: He whispers to Corbin as they discuss the candy. "She could have hurt me, or called that spiral at any time, but she didn't."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "All kin associated with me, as well...Michelle, Annette and Ethan...are the same. If any of you see them out alone, please help them. It would be for a very good reason, I'm sure." He hopes.

Caroline McGregor: *She shrugs again.* that was a long time ago.

Nathaniel Dikastis: Dara> "I can't draw worth a flip, but I can describe her to someone who can, if ya want."

Michelle (Rauko): *she is back onto being quiet in place, not moving*

Fern Hayley [PB1]: *A nod* Kinda the last place to expect for a reunion. *She smiles cheerfully, turning away*

Dara : *nodding* anything, something.....some solid'this is what she looks like' is better than nothing.....like I said, I can try and see if I can find some others willing to help and do a look about for her...

Corbin Justice: He nods to Nathan, then suppresses a sigh as they don't move away yet. So many questions.

Malcolm London ~Alpha: Ever Watchful Eye~: I have patrols to return to (and a kitty hat to steal) those of you who are unclear on your tasks..seek out Aerin or myself. And remember, the information you gather is of no use to anyone if you don't pass it on. *he nods to the gathered Garou and kin before he starts off back into the bramble. He pauses and then looks towards Michelle* Good night Michelle, seek me out when you wish to return to the apartment..or..I'm sure Aerin will see you back safely. *and with that he disappears into the bramble back off on patrol.*

Caroline McGregor: *She opens her mouth to say something and then shrugs. She'd noted the trip in Fern's speech and she doens't have to wonder at the missing letters. There's a sort of a tightening around her eyes, and then she turns and walks off.*

Michelle (Rauko): *she blinks, odd eyes looking towards Malcolm* Yes...*and he is going on... she keeps her eyes there a moment, fidgets lightly and peers down*

Nathaniel Dikastis: He takes a deep breath and nods. "Sure Dara, just let me know pretty soon, I'll help if I can."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods a little bit, and smiles to Michelle. "I have to go, hon...I'm sure you'll be okay here, though?" He looks up to Corbin and Nathaniel, clearly intending to head that way.

Ziahl: Offers Nate her phone. "Numbers?"

Michelle (Rauko): *blinks up to Aerin, he is leaving too?, fidgets but nods fantly*

Fern Hayley [PB1]: [I'd betcha she's wrong! *G*] *She brushes her fingers through the hair at her temples, glancing around at the assorted Garou* Damnation.... *A little wrinkle of her nose*

Selena: She just stays close to Melantha for the moment, distracted again.

Caroline McGregor: (nawwwwwww. *lol*)

Nathaniel Dikastis: He gives her a smile, then shrugs. "Sure, might change, but I can give ya my cell." He takes the phone and programs his number in, then calls his own phone to record her number.

Dara : *blinking, chewing on her lipring again, she nods to nate, fidgeting with the cuffs of her suitcoat, then looks to the others, taking a deep breath and letting it out in a sigh*

Ziahl: "You call me if you need an escort." She passes her phone to Corbin next.

Corbin Justice: He waits, practicing his patience. It's good for him.

Corbin Justice: He works Ziahl's little phone expertly, making sure she has his number.

Melantha: "So, we done here?" she asks softly to Selena.

Michelle (Rauko): *She fidgtes, and murmus to Aering* goodnight *tries a littel shy smile... peers at the oters there... fidgets and.... starts... walking slowly off*

Ziahl: "Thank you." She looks around and moves after Michelle. "Michelle..."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He chuckles at Ziahl. "An escort? Sure... sure."

Michelle (Rauko): *shrkings her shoulders faintly, stoping when her name is called, peering to Ziahl faintly and back down*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "We are done," he says in general. A smile to Michelle, a light touch to her shoulder, before he heads over to Corbin and Nathaniel.

Corbin Justice: He motions to Nathaniel, in a 'can we go now' gesture.

Corbin Justice: Suppresses another sigh as they are prevented from going off to talk.

Ziahl: Grins at Nate. "Yes. An escort." Turns to regard Michelle. "Will you share numbers?" Offering her phone.

Michelle (Rauko): *and kinda lostly peers to aerin, leaving, but says nothing, just tries offer a little shy nod*

Michelle (Rauko): *she blinks, fidgeting, and murmuring her phoen to Ziahl, a tad unsure*

Nathaniel Dikastis: He shrugs to Corbin. "Already told ya, bro, whenever you're ready. I did what I thought I should... fool me." He gives him a humorless smile.

Selena: "I think so," she nudges her shoulder against her Beta's shoulder.

Corbin Justice: "We'll talk later." Said to Nathan as he looks at the approaching Aerin.

Melantha: She smiles some and nods to Nathaniel and Corbin before starting to lead Selena off from the area.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I'd like, if I could, to go with you," he says to Corbin and Nathaniel, his eyes flicking briefly to Nathaniel. "I think some things need...clarification."

Ziahl: "Can you put it in?" Holding out the phone. "I haven't learned to do that yet. I just got it today."

Selena: Happily she follows along with Melantha.

Michelle (Rauko): *she blinks, lookign at the phone, fidgets a bit, before shyly reaching and putting it through*

Nathaniel Dikastis: He tenses as Aerin speaks to them, and throws a glance to Corbin.

Corbin Justice: He nods to Melantha with a smile, then looks to Aerin. "Well, I suppose," he says a little dubiously. "As long as you're not going to beat me unconscious and tie me to a chair," he adds wryly.

Corbin Justice: A bracing grip on Nathaniel's shoulder. Not going to let anyone hurt his brother.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He blinks at Corbin, his expression wondering where that particular comment popped up from.

Ziahl: Michelle> "You have my number as well?"

KF: (Ah, Ponyboy the Valient, protector of the helpless and defender of justice)

Snow: ((Snickerfits @ Corbins remark*))

Michelle (Rauko): *shakes her head... letting her have her clephone again.... fidgeting*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His lips purse at that, and he smiles humorlessly. "It's not in the plans, no. But when is it?" He gestures with a hand, toward the gate. "If you guys don't have a car, I can drive us wherever."

Corbin Justice: "We have cycles."

Nathaniel Dikastis: (*Raises eyebrows* Nathaniel isn't helpless thank you :P)

Nathaniel Dikastis: (One cycle, Nathaniel's is in the paint shop)

Ziahl: (Corbin's on the rag? *G*)

KF: (Wait...we're talking the same Nathaniel who was afraid of a 10 year old girl with one arm right? Seems pretty helpless to me hehehe)

Ziahl: "I wish you weren't afraid of me," she says quietly to Michelle.

Corbin Justice: ((*blows multiple raspberries at Ziahl-P*))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Mmm. Meaning to buy myself one. Maybe you can give me some pointers on what to buy." He moves to lead Corbin and Nathaniel off.

Michelle (Rauko): I...I'mnot *softly*

Nathaniel Dikastis: (He wasn't afraid of the girl, but the Spiral - and if he had fought you would have called him stupid. I know you JC, no matter WHAT he did you would find something to pick at)

Ziahl: ((*G*))

Dara : *everybody else seeming...busy..having things to do people to talk to, she chews on the lipring again before glancing to people here and there and starting to walk away*

Ziahl: "I would like to believe that."

Corbin Justice: He walks cautiously after Aerin. "Something light to zip through traffic, but not so light and chintzy as to get you killed." He shrugs.

Ziahl: "Dara, please don't go yet. I need your number."

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Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks after Dara, "Thanks for the comp stuff, got it up and runnin'."

Michelle (Rauko): *she just fidgets, peering down but not moving from Ziahl right now*

KF: (I know...that's how I roll)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I was thinking something built for speed and stealth," he says with a nod as they head off. He loks over his shoulder and nods his goodbyes to everyone individually, before leaving. He's going to drive them wherever Corbin and Nathaniel are comfortable.

Ntwadumela: ((Back))

Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks around for Mel, wondering where he had gotten off to.

Corbin Justice: Aerin: "Where are we going?"

Dara : *looking back to ziahl, she raises a brow and tilts her head* thought you, um....had my number?

Ziahl: Turns to watch Aerin, Corbin and Nate depart, looking thoughtful.

Michelle (Rauko): *peers toZiahl, does murmur* go..goodnight

Ziahl: Dara> "Can you put it in my phone?"

Dara : *hearing nate belatedly, she nods* yeah....no problem...not like I had a use for it...*soft clicking heard from her mouth, eyes averted quickly as her feet fidget*

Ziahl: "Good night, Michelle."

KF: (Malcolm will see Michelle safely home. Or have one of the other Guardians do so. I'm off to plot the stealing of one kitty hat)

Nathaniel Dikastis: "I'm goin' home, soon as I can, or... at least I mean back to the pack house."

Michelle (Rauko): ((I know *tickles KF* night guys need bed)) *she nods faintly to ziahl and edges her way out of the bambles to the park*

Dara : *sighing softly, she nods to ziahl, reaching out for her phone*

Corbin Justice: Nathaniel: "Computer stuff? I wanna take a look at it."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Well, I doubt I'm welcome there. Other options? Wherever you guys would prefer."

Corbin Justice: "Yeah, but I don't know if Aerin is welcome there." He shrugs to Nathaniel. "I never know, really. They say one thing, then afterwards they say we shouldn't have brought them over. I don't want to risk it."

Nathaniel Dikastis: (*thwaps* He told you about it already bird brain :P)

Ziahl: Leans close to watch her program it.

Corbin Justice: "How about an area here? Somewhere in the Bramble or something. Um, never mind, people would think...that's the place where guys, uh...never mind. Somewhere around here, then."

Corbin Justice: ((Yes, but he hasn't LOOKED at it.))

Nathaniel Dikastis: "I meant me, bro. Figure you two got plenty to talk about without me hangin' around."

Nathaniel Dikastis: (okay then) "Yeah, I got it all set up. Really cool tower, loads of extras."

Ntwadumela: Mel is hanging around.

Ziahl: Her eyes flicker back to Nate and Corbin.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He motions to Mel. "I can always catch a ride back with Mel in his jeep."

Dara : *that clicking noise is going overtime inside her mouth now, and she finishes up programming her number, handing it back to ziahl with a murmured 'hereyago'*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I'd prefer you to come, Nathaniel, if you don't mind." He looks around and sighs. "Hotel room?"

Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks back to Ziahl, his expression wondering what she was thinking. He seems, to the observant, to be perhapsa little paranoid right now.

Corbin Justice: "Damn it, Nathaniel, I need to talk to you." He sighs, glancing at Aerin.

Ziahl: "Thank you, Dara."

Corbin Justice: ((I don't have very long however before I have to get to bed...))

Ziahl: Gives Nate a hint of a smile, although it seems touched with sadness.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He throws a look at Aerin, then turns back to Mel. "Looks like we are goin' to a hotel, ya with us?"

Nathaniel Dikastis: ~Greek~ "I know, bro, and I know what you're going to say, but I know what I gotta do."

Dara : *nodding to ziahl, she murmurs a 'welcome' and pushes hair back behind her ears thats strayed from the ponytail it was in*

Corbin Justice: ~greek~ "You *don't* know what I'm going to say, actually." He nods to Mel. "Evening."

Nathaniel Dikastis: (Then lets just hop them over to another room right quick before you have to leave)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: And off they go ((Since Rav is on short time, shall we skip ahead to the hotel room, and whoever comes, comes?))

Ntwadumela: Mel nods to Nate. "I think I could manage that. Ziahl, you comin' too or should I meet back up with you?"

Ziahl: Dara> "We will meet tomorrow and make a scouting plan?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((MT Residence. I'm on my way.))

HOTEL ROOM

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((*Looks at leftover scene and grins* Ahh, good times...))

Nathaniel Dikastis: (Oh yeah, for Aerin :P Lucien had sore balls)

Corbin Justice: He rides his bike there, and settles somewhere near his brother.

Ziahl: ((*L*))

Nathaniel Dikastis -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: If Ziahl is in there, he WON'T go in unless Aerin forces him. Just to let ya know. I didn't know Mel would invite her along.

Ntwadumela: Ziahl: "Think we're gonna have to wait on the boys while they discuss.. personal stuff."

Ziahl: *Rides with Mel.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Okay, hold up. I think I missed where Ziahl was invited to this. I thought this was going to be a three-person scene...Aerin would have issues with certain people coming along. Kind of destroys the point of Aerin talking with them.))

Corbin Justice: ~He doesn't particularly want anyone there *except* him and Nathaniel, but that may not be.~

Ziahl: "I see," she says quietly.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He rides on the bike with Corbin, but if he notices that Mel doesn't show up alone he will back up. "Corey, I'm goin' home. I don't need this shit.."

Ziahl: (Mel asked her if she was coming)

Ziahl: (Want me to drop out of the scene?)

Ntwadumela: ((Think we're both going to have to))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He pulls up to the hotel room and gets out, looking over at Mel and Ziahl arriving. "They aren't coming in," he says, quite calmly. "Under any circumstances." And the matter is settled for him. He moves to the hotel, getting the door for Nathaniel and Corbin.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He pulls up to the hotel room and gets out, looking over at Mel and Ziahl arriving. "They aren't coming in," he says, quite calmly. "Under any circumstances." And the matter is settled for him. He moves to the hotel, getting the door for Nathaniel and Corbin.

Nathaniel Dikastis: (It isn't you personally, it is just that Nathaniel doesn't even really want to be there with AERIN, much less someone else that didn't know things)

Corbin Justice: He just sits by his brother, silent for now.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((*Winces* Sorry, guys. Aerin's...well, y'all know him. He's insane.))

Corbin Justice: ((same here with Corbin, he wanted to just talk to his brother *LOL*))

Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks over at Mel, having wanted the older man there for support if things got bad, but he can't handle all this. He looks to Corbin, and sighs heavily, not moving from the bike.

Ziahl: Gives Aerin a long look when he says that, then Nate and Corbin. "Come on, Mel. Let's go home."

Nathaniel Dikastis: (Okay, then Mel and Ziahl talk in the car for a while while the other three go inside first?)

Ntwadumela: "Yeah, let's go."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks over at Ziahl and suddenly he looks younger, like he could get sick at any moment. Corbin> ~Greek~ Let's get this over with, then I'll take off 'n everythin' will be fine for ya."

Ziahl: (Nate can always give Mel or Z a call later, if he wants.)

Nathaniel Dikastis: (Eh, that didn't come out right! I didn't mean looking at her made him feel sick! lol)

Ziahl: She heads back for the Jeep with Mel.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He watches Ziahl and Mel calmly. No apology in his eyes. Not for this. The door is held open, until the other two move inside.

Ziahl: (She usually doesn't have that effect on people. *c*)

Corbin Justice: ~greek~ "You take off, I will come after you. Nothing -- and I mean *nothing* -- will make me abandon you, bro. You should know me better than that, and if you don't, then that really hurts."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He lets his face go expressionless, finding that little spot in him where everything is quiet, dead, and he goes through the door.

Corbin Justice: Sits by his brother when they're inside.

Nathaniel Dikastis: ~Greek~ "Corey, don't be a fool, not on this."

Corbin Justice: ~greek~ "I'm not."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He follows them inside, getting them checked into a room with nothing less the absolute efficiency. One that's secure, with a fire escape. He leads them up to it, eyes flicking around every step they take.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He doesn't sit but stands next to Corey, arms over his chest defensively, waiting for Aerin to drop whatever bombshell he has been holding onto until now.

Nathaniel Dikastis: (That is, when they actually get into the room)

Nathaniel Dikastis -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: damn, wish we could have gone to the private room for this :P

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: When they've slipped into the hotel room, he shuts the door, then moves to the fire escape to look down it. A complete scan of the room before he turns back to the duo, regarding them for a long moment. "Tell me about it." It's directed toward Nathaniel, and is, surprisingly, a question.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Nathaniel Dikastis: ((We can, if you like.))

Nathaniel Dikastis: "Why? You don't know what you're askin' me to do."

Nathaniel Dikastis -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: It would take too long, and Raven has to leave soon. I just didn't want it common knowledge among players, ya know how that goes, but it's cool

Corbin Justice: Aerin: "What is this about?" Standing up now beside Nathaniel.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Shall I go first?" He asks it calmly, pulling out a pack of cigarettes and taking one, before tossing it to Nathaniel. In case he wants one...or Corbin.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He looks at Corbin. "When we were talkin' about the little girl, about the Spirals... he used somethin', or figured out somethin', I don't know... but neither of you have to worry, I'll go home. I'll leave before I see what Corbin's been doin' here get ruined."

Corbin Justice: "You are not fucking going home, Nathaniel, this IS home for us now." And yes, he takes a cigarette.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He catches the cigarettes, giving a slightly suspicious look at Aerin before taking one, and tossing the pack back to him. He takes a beat up zippo and lights it. "Go first with what?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Stop it." It's said to Nathaniel. That...was an order. "I'm not here to let anything get ruined. Or make anyone leave."

Nathaniel Dikastis: Delete the part about tossing them back) He looks at Corbin. "Ah, bullshit... you light that thing up, I swear I will kick your ass."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He tenses at the order, eyes flashing for a moment, but the expression changes back to a nothingness expression quickly enough.

Corbin Justice: He gives Nathaniel a sour look and puts the cigarette back.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He sighs a little bit, taking a drag off the smoke. Ignoring the argument over the cigarettes. "I've been where you have, Nathaniel."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He stares at Aerin, then slowly shakes his head. "Somehow, I doubt that. You have no idea where I've been."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He isn't speaking disrespectfully, his tone is almost flat, as if he is simply stating a fact that he truly believes.

KF: (Smoke Ponyboy! Don't let Nate ((who is afraid of little girls I might add)) tell him what to do!)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I have a pretty damn good idea," he says with a sociopathic level of calm. "I saw it in your eyes. The Wyrm's arms is quite the place, isn't it?"

Corbin Justice: His jaw tightens.

Nathaniel Dikastis: (*Strangles KF and hangs his carcass out to dry on the front porch*)

Nathaniel Dikastis: "Arms of filth, lies, coldness and death. It was the blood that gave it away wasn't it? You know somethin' about leeches..."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He either doesn't see or just doesn't respond to Corbin's reaction to his words. All eyes on Nathaniel.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He glances to Corbin, speaking of what he knows his brother knows about - the place the pack saved him from.

Corbin Justice: His shoulder just barely brushes against Nathaniel's. His stance rather protective of his brother.

Nathaniel Dikastis: And oddly enough the look in his eyes when he looks at Corbin is also protective, a look Corbin will recognize.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He gives a humorless smile. "Ahh, so someone's finally paying attention to the rumors flying around the Sept." He shrugs a little bit. "You're not the only one on our side who's seen such places, Nathaniel."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He blinks at Aerin, hiding his astonishment fairly well. Rumors? "I figured you saw the scars, somehow knew what it meant. You aren't a Strider, surprised you would know about Setities."

Nathaniel Dikastis -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: In case I didn't post it before, his upper arms have tattoos all the way around them, Egyptian markings.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Ahh, so it's Setites. He nods a little bit, looking to Corbin a moment...remembering a conversation about Egypt, but only vaguely. His eyes pass back to Nathaniel. "You'd be surprised who and what I know about."

Corbin Justice: Softly but firmly, "Nathaniel doesn't need this following him here. It's the past, Aerin, and it's frankly nobody's business but his."

Nathaniel Dikastis: "Well, that ain't that big a secret, my Papa didn't know about me until I was like 13, and he learned where I was, 'n him and a couple Striders from the Romany camp nearby came in and wiped out the church I was at. They debated, but Papa was alpha and luckily got final vote. They cleaned me up, and here I am. Is that what you wanted to know?"

Nathaniel Dikastis: He smiles to Corbin, but it has no humor. "I thought coming up here would change things, give me a fresh start. Outside some in our tribe, and the ones back home, I'm just Corbin's brother, learnin' to be a chef. I had wanted to keep it that way, but... I couldn't not say somethin', not after talkin' to her."

Corbin Justice: ((And I really do have to get to bed. *sigh*))

Nathaniel Dikastis -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: (And, as much as I hate to, that part of the story doesn't exactly fit with the feelings he was picking up, although his words ring true if Aerin uses a gift. The Set Church was real, but the images of the hive he was thinking of weren't from the church.)

Corbin Justice: ((Corbin will be entirely supportive of his brother, that's about it. *L*))

Nathaniel Dikastis: (*Hugs* He could get a quick call from.... someone and have to go, although I know he wouldn't normally leave Nathaniel like this)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods slightly. "Fair enough. Several years ago, I was sent by the stupidest fucking Elder I've ever seen, a Glass Walker named Michael Saldare, into a Black Spiral Dancer Hive to inflitrate it. They found me out almost immediately. I spent five days in that Hive. To this day, my mind has blacked it out. All I know is that, when they came in and got me, I was nearly dead, and my face had been removed. And last year, I was infected by a Weaver Bane. I became a servant of one of Angu, Urge Wyrm of Pain's disciples. A man by the name of Doctor Hermann Schondorf. I violated, willingly, 9 parts of the Litany, raped, tortured, and violated close friends of mine. I betrayed close friends and brought them under Schondorf's sway. And very nearly brought the Wyrm to the Sept of the Green's door."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Or Corbin can stay, and I'll share the log with Raven when I upload it. Whatever works.))

Corbin Justice: ~sloooow blink~

Corbin Justice: ((Corbin would not leave Nathaniel, period. *L* *HUGS* Night!))

Nathaniel Dikastis: (Okay *hugs* Night) He blinks at Aerin. "They didn't kill you... obviously. How did you manage that?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Believe me, it was discussed," he says with a faint smile, again emotionless. "The Weaver Bane, known as the algorithm, was expelled from me, and I was cleansed. It was determined that my actions were due to the algorithm, and thus, I was not entirely liable. I was Ostracized for a month." He pauses, considering for a moment as he takes a drag off of the cigarette. "They were wrong, of course. As I'm sure you realize."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He has almost smoked his down to the butt, taking long deep drags as he listens. "Wrong in helpin' you, or wrong tonight? Would you give someone else the chance you were given? Even if it is a kin, and not a true-born?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "They were wrong in that the actions were mine." He shrugs a little bit. "The Wyrm doesn't make us do things. It just takes away the guilt we would have at feeling those things that we should feel guilty about. All the algorithm did was awaken my base emotions, and make me see Schondorf's point of view." He smiles slightly. "That's the true danger, Nathaniel, of the Wyrm. It's there, inside all of us, every day. And all it needs to do is offer us freedom from that guilt...and for us to take it up on that. That's why it's so seductive. And believe me...the fact that Alecia is quote-unquote 'only kin' is not a deterrant to me in my desire to rescue her."

Nathaniel Dikastis: "Oh..." Realization dawns over his face. "I didn't want it, the cleansin', I hated them all at first, I fought them, but I didn't want to die either." He glances to Corbin, then looks to Aerin. "So... you don't think I could resist the call if I talked to her again? You think I'm a danger?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I don't know." He shrugs a little bit. "I don't know if I could, to be honest. If she was looking for Garou, and not kinfolk...I don't know what would happen. What I do know, Nathaniel, is that she knows an awdul lot about you. I had thought that it was through your legal records, but if things are as well-done as you say...she may know another way. Which means she may know exactly how to get to you."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He moves to the hotel ashtray and snuffs out the cigarette, then with his back to Corbin he signals with his hands to Aerin, motioning to Corbin, then sliding a finger to his lips. Aloud he says, "I think she might know... more about me. Our conversation didn't seem to go like any of the others I heard about, 'n she mentioned that I wasn't... like the others, 'n I don't think she meant just me not runnin' off."

Nathaniel Dikastis: "I need to pee... I'll be right back." Without further explanation, he steps into the bathroom, and the sound of water running can be heard. In just a few moments, Aerin's phone rings.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods. "I didn't get the chance to talk with her at any great length...having seen her, my first intent was to destroy her. But the fact that she wants my daughter, who was in actually not mine but the child, unborn at the time, of another who I brought under the graces of Schondorf, makes me wonder if this is coincidence. Personally, I don't find myself believing in such a thing."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He blinks and looks at his phone, an odd moment of simultaneous, irrational fear...and maybe a touch of hope. It's gone quickly, and he flips it open and sets it to his ear. "Hello?"

Nathaniel Dikastis -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: A soft voice, Nathaniel. "Corey doesn't know the whole truth... Papa kept it from him. Ya want to know why I know things about her, then drive by the pack house an hour after we leave here." Click.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He listens quietly, and then nods. "Of course. Thank you." He hangs up the phone and then slips it away. Another cigarette is lit.

Nathaniel Dikastis: He steps back out of the bathroom, and back over to the wall, turning to face Aerin. "They know about you here though, they don't know about me... you gonna tell 'em?"

Nathaniel Dikastis: (oops, let me add to that post please, missed the other one)

Nathaniel Dikastis: He steps back out of the bathroom, and back over to the wall, turning to face Aerin. "You think they keep in touch with other, like the Garou Nation, share infomation so that this is not just coincidence? She only told me about the little girl, like her, and unless she is an excellent actress she actually did seem sad that she couldn't talk to her - of course, they end up doing more than talking, but there was something there, I'm sure of it." He helps himself to another smoke. "They know about you here though, they don't know about me... you gonna tell 'em?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Of course not," he says with a shake of his head. "I have no desire to make things difficult for you here, Nathaniel. Your secrets are your own, and not mine to share. The person she talked about is Michelle's sister, Annette. Also under my protection. Alecia is trying to bring her where you and I used to be."

Nathaniel Dikastis: "She wants a friend... but being her friend, the way she is, ain't the way." He looks at Aerin, and nods, "I hope you aren't just feedin' me a line of bullshit... Sir. I've worked harder than you know to try to grow away from the past, but it seems it always has a way to come back and slap you in the face when you least expect it. Worse than scars, because you can't ever totally wash out your mind."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "No, you can't," he says with a shake of his head. "And it'll always be there, Nathaniel. Because it was there to begin with. The door was just opened. Our problem--yours and mine--is the constant struggle to keep the door shut now."

Nathaniel Dikastis: "It isn't that hard for me, not most of the time." His eyes take on a strange light. "At least I wasn't like our other brother, Paul... he endured Erubus." He looks over at Corbin. "You look tired, bro, 'n ya wanted to talk." He looks back at Aerin. "Was there somethin' else you wanted to talk about?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He shakes his head a little bit. "Not now, I don't think. Go on, guys. Get some rest. Just remember...you're not alone, Nathaniel. If you ever need someone to talk to...I'm here. And I'll understand. Maybe we can help each other."

Nathaniel Dikastis: He gives Aerin a long look, then nods, motioning to Corbin (who probably thanks Aerin for keeping their secret), and they leave the room, Nathaniel behind Corbin. He pauses at the door and holds up one finger - one hour, "Night." Then closes the door.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He watches the two Lords leave, and then, once the door closes, slumps back against the wall. Looking tired and spent. The way he can only do when he's alone.