Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He walks into Battery Park, looking a little cleaned up from the other night. He still looks very tired and traumatized, but something's a little...different. He seems a tiny bit more human. More Dream.

Ita McNairee: *battery park. her feet slap in the mud as the little scot jingles along, head down.. rock rock... where was her rock? she looks out through the night, a frown. damn parkdwellers moving her markers. she hops with a clatter to stand on the back of a cannon, looking around from her vantage point*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: 3,7,8,5,2,

Ita McNairee: 7,5,7,5,

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: She's back behind Dream somewhere. Being lookout. If they get in trouble, doom will come in the form of furry ninja death.

Ita McNairee: *there was a parkdweller now.. her eyes flash to him, eerie reflective green.. wait.. she hunkers to a crouch, looking harder from her perch.. was it?! * Allo?

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: As he makes his way down the path, he catches sight of her on the cannon. His face brightens, then falls, then grows a little hesitant, all in the span of a breath. Maybe this isn't a good idea yet. But he moves ahead anyway, his feet carrying him along, cigarette burning between his lips. He looks up toward her, and nods, smiling a little. "Hey. It's me."

Ita McNairee: *Ita brushes the dirt from her knees as she beams,rising to her feet and looking down to him. the hesitation gets a tilt of her head. her lip is bit as she looks around warily for baddies, then back to dream* Allo loves

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: 9,5,10,2,7,4,4,

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: 2,

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "Hey." The greating repeats itself. He smiles, coming up to her. He looks around, quickly, a little paranoid himself, but a little eased by the fact that he knows Laidan's nearby. After a moment's hesitation, he moves awkwardly, to hug her.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "Are you alright? No problems getting home after the other night?"

Ita McNairee: *she bends down to be hugged, slipping to sit on the cold cannon rather than stand on it, awkward hug made even more so by the difference in heights. she makes a noise of releif. the woman is a bastion of it, rubbing her head against his shoulder* Aye .. jes slepped underground.. nae wan can follow me doown there... Ah'm Safe as cheese. *a friendly squeeze as her legs hook behind him* An ye? yer aulrecht?

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: 3,4,5,5,2,6,9,

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He stiffens slightly as Ita wraps herself around him, surprised by the gesture and a tiny bit uncomfortable, like a high school math geek getting hugged by the head cheerleader. He doesn't move to break away, though, and instead remains in the hug, nodding. "Yeah, I'm fine. Vision came back yesterday. Though I'm almost used to not seeing, as many times as I've been shot up this week."

Joshua Coil: *Coffee... coffee and long walks downtown. Life cannot get any better than this.*

Joshua Coil: *Coffee... coffee and long walks downtown. Life cannot get any better than this.*

Ita McNairee: aye.. *she grins merrily up at him, giving him a reassuring squeeze* well we'll nae gie ye shot again. somewan tosses a dart fer ye put a pikey en front o ye.. they dinnae work en Ita. *the hair is clawed from her face* but ah reckon soone we'll ave et aul sorted, an nae 'ave tae worry aboot daft fooks shooten es oop, aye?

Joshua Coil: *He holds the cardboard cup in his hands, taking careful sips, as if it is a bit too hot.*

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: 7,6,9,5,4,7,1,

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: Ha! Person! The ninja sneaky wolf lifts her head, only vaguely. Oh. Its just Joshua.

Joshua Coil: *He would be hurt if he were a mind-reader. But because he isn't, he simply drinks his coffee.*

Joshua Coil: 4,6,4,7,6,

Saidah Rose: Coffee, long walks downtown and a petite beauty at yourside...Boy, Josh has it good. Sai glides along at Josh's side, sipping at his own chocolately coffee which mercifully keeps him quiet and keeps his hands busy, saving Josh any possible embarassment.

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: And... Micah. Ehhhh. Maybe she should go warn Dream and Ita.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He smiles a little and nods. "Here's hoping." He blinks a second, and sighs. "Ahh, Jesus. I was going to bring your stuff again, and forgot. It's still back at Central Park."

Joshua Coil: *No, too dark to see, and wonderful coffee keeps him distracted.* We should get more coffee, *he murmurs.* I am almost done with this one.

Saidah Rose: ((Brb...dogs))

Ita McNairee: tha's aulrecht, long as ets safe ah reckon. *she looks up into his face a long moment, dark brows arching together a moment.. she frowns a bit.. then bites her lip* we should never o gawn tae yer hoouse.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods, finally breaking the hug, and takes a step back so he can take a drag from his cigarette without getting it too close to her. "I know." His face is downward turned, cluaded with self-recrimination. "It was fucking stupid of me. If Trevor hadn't gotten there when he did, we'd have..." The thought doesn't finish, because he can't even imagine that happening again. "I'm sorry I even suggested that."

Saidah Rose: "Addict," Micah murmurs affectionately. "We can do that if you want."

Joshua Coil: I'm not addicted, *he murmurs.* I can quit any time I... did you hear jingling?

Ita McNairee: ets aulrecht.. aul turned oot fine.. mayhaps yer folks can gie some enfermation frem tha baddies what tried tae snuff es. *her singsong is soft and warm as she folds her legs under her on the cold metal of the cannon, sitting squaw and leaning away from his smoke... why did they ALL smoke? *

Saidah Rose: 9,3,9,7,

Saidah Rose: "Uh...Yeah." He nods, glancing up at Josh.

Joshua Coil: Oh, *he mutters, and shrugs.* Fuck. Maybe it's the door to the cafe. Where we can get more coffee.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods. "Silver lining in the very dark cloud, I guess."

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Ita McNairee: ((dhow = down.. if i could type))

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: Her words reach him, and he looks up at her, smiling. The unsurety, the awkwardness, still remains in his demeanor. He stubs the cigarette out on the heel of his boot and pockets the butt, moving to jump up on the cannon next to her.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: 3,4,

Joshua Coil: *His eyes widen, and he looks over his shoulder.* Congratulations. You have just stated one of the top ten things I do not need to imagine. Right underneath Lex's fantasies about Fausto, and above Christina Aguilera's latest video.

Saidah Rose: He laughs brightly. "YOu know I'm not really addicted to that...i'm addicted to what it reminds me of."

Saidah Rose: ((um, yes, room, I'd like that back please. Thank you.))

Joshua Coil: *He sighs, and shakes his head.* Chinese food, *he murmurs.* It's like me and chinese food. Terrible for you, but can't get enough. *His voice is still idly flat, as it has been for quite some time.*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: And jumps too far, momentum sliding him off the back of the cannon, hitting the ground back-first with a "Whooooaaauuumph!!"

Joshua Coil: 3,5,3,4,5,

Joshua Coil: *He blinks. Wow, he REALLY needs more coffee. Seriously hearing things. He rubs his ears.*

Saidah Rose: He snorts, brow arching at Josh. "Goofball."

Ita McNairee: *she's watching him with a kind of warm curiousity, shuffling over with a jingle so the scrawny man has more room, one leg dangling.. mucky barefoot not quite managing to touch the ground... dream sails over the cannon and she bursts into racous laughter, haning over the edge to look at him * AN wha the fook was THA lad? yer a right ballerina ye are... * she offers him a chill hand, grinning devilishly*

Eddie (lupus): *yelling in a heavily accented voice from an alley combines with the sounds of falling trash cans and yeklping. a shaggy brwonish mutt hurtles out of the darkness, tongue lolling, as a portly man in a stained apron waddles after her, fist waving and angry voice unintelligible*

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: She creeps towards Dream and Ita as Dream made a noise and she's paranoid and doesn't want either of them hurt.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He scrambles up to his feet, looking VERY embarassed. He runs his hand through his hair, nervously, grumbling. "Yeah, that's me. A fuckin' regular tightrope walker."

Eddie (lupus): 6,5,9,5,7,7,

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: ~ws~ "Dream?"

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: Bodolf is enjoying the nice weather despite the large crowd of people that always seem to be moving about on the streets of New York. He's humming to himself, however, as he makes his way down the street, standing tall amidst the somewhat shorter crowd.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: Laidan. He looks over, introverting even further. "I'm fine, Laidan. Just have no fuckin' coordination whatsoever."

Eddie (lupus): *barrels off into battery itself, wet nose having picked up a pair of familiar scents*

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: ~ws~ "Okay." That seems to appease her and the wolf disappears in the shadows again.

Joshua Coil: *He can't miss that. He blinks, and swivels slightly, wrinkling his nose in the dark to try and recognize the wolf.*

Saidah Rose: "Why don't we just stop in the park at a vendor and get coffee?"

Joshua Coil: 5,4,3,2,2,

Ita McNairee: *she laughs and scrambles to her feet on the cannon, the dead having more co-ordination than dream it would appear. big dog eyes sparkle with mirth as she manages to stop the pleasant cackle long enough to prattle out* och loves.. *shakes her head in amusement*

Joshua Coil: *Nope! No one he knows.* Dogs out here, *he murmurs.* And that sounds like a good idea.

Saidah Rose: "Cool." He smiles and grabs Josh's arm, stearing him towards the park.

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: The streets are getting to him, grating on his nerves. So, the park seems like a better place to spend his time. That way, he can commune with nature and study at the same time.

Eddie (lupus): *snuffsnuffsniffle--glance over the shoulder to make sure the fat man isn't still coming after her......now, where are those two?? mutters to herself in low huffs* ~ws~ silly human! only took what was not wanted. bad for food to not be eaten.

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: 2,2,1,10,2,9,5,

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks up at her, laughing, and his face reddens a little. He looks back down, shaking his head, eyes shutting. "Maybe I've made enough of an idiot of myself for one day..." It's meant to be self-bashing, but it comes out a little harsher then he intended. He blanches.

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: 8,

Joshua Coil: *He follows, but he looks back, wrinkling his nose.*

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: There's a lot of scents, suddenly converging. And it makes her nervous. She sniffs again, searching to give names.

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: 10,4,10,5,9,4,8,

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: 6,

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: 7,

Saidah Rose: "Try and relax Josh. You seem to be hearing things tonight," he soothes, patting the other's arm before letting go.

Joshua Coil: Mmmh... maybe you're right, *he murmurs.*

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: A large, calloused hand lifts, long fingers stretching to allow nails to scritch at a jaw already covered in stubble. A rumble of discontent at that fact before a grin breaks over his features as he nears the park.

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: And she quietly moves towards Dream and Ita again, a gentle rumble to Dream. She's not sure if he wants to hide or what. ~ws~ "Micah, and Joshua, and Eddie, and someone I don't know is coming into the park..."

Saidah Rose: "Maybe you're just tense? COulda taken care of that before we left work, y'know," he teases.

Eddie (lupus): *There they are! yips gleefully and scampers toward the pair, tail wagging joyously. only a few feet left*

Ita McNairee: Och.. nae o tha noow Dream.. Tck. *a long look, considering. he was nervous... hmm. He was going to have to stop being shy eventually.. She goes about the solution with as much rationality and subtly as everything she does.. Launching at the thin man from her crouch on the cannon*

Ita McNairee: 6,9,9,8,4,

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: His strides are long and careful and his gaze is always searching, wary about his surroundings. This was New York City, after all, not necessarily the safest city.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He hears Laidan, and shakes his head. "Jesus Fucking Christ...is there nowhere in this city people who I know aren't?" He turns around around to tell Ita, and blinks dumbly, deer in headlights look in full force, as she leaps at him.

Laidan [Ninja Lupus!]: ((Must flee! Laidan will stay and play lapdog, Spaz has work to do))

Ita McNairee: *they hit the ground with a hard clatter, pikey laughing merrily. hands press his chest once as if ensuring he's on the ground, before she beams at him, then cocks her head* Wha was tha loves? *she chuckles, hair obscuring her face*

Joshua Coil: I had to work, *he says calmly.* Maybe later. *Maybe he is serious, though it is hard to tell when he is peering out into the distance, trying to see...*

Andrew Fisher: *the big man comes strolling into the park, deep browns eyes flicking restlessly*

Andrew Fisher: 4,3,7,4,8,

Saidah Rose: Sai snorts softly, chuckling and rubs his cheek to Josh's arm, totally at ease with it.

Andrew Fisher: *and he sees familiar figures and strolls that way, head cocked to listen*

Eddie (lupus): *reaches the pair, wagging her tail and prancing around them both, the dual eyes delighted to see them. and at the likely effect the lingering aroma of her dinner will produce* ~ws~ found you! found you! happy now.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He blinks up at her, momentarily stunned by her presence on top of him. "Uh..." He tries to think, but somehow, he just...can't.

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: There is a faint curl of his lip in distaste at the affection shared between what he believes to be two men. As it is New York, one can rarely tell these things.

Joshua Coil: *He blinks. And he wrinkles his nose, lowering a hand.*

Saidah Rose: Blnks down at Eddie, brow arching, obviously not recognizing her.

Eddie (lupus): *snuffles at Josh's hand, then gives it a sloppy lick, tail wagging harder.....tilts her head at Sai and manages to look quite devilish for a "dog".....* ~ws~ silly him. *suddenly stares up at Sai, dual eyes bright with mischief*

Joshua Coil: 9,9,

Saidah Rose: Oh! He notes the eyes and chuckles, tentatively scritching her nose...she reeks!

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: He continues walking, hands in the pockets of his light coat. A rock falls victim to his foot and goes skittering off. Bending, he picks up a piece of trash and puts it in a nearby trashcan. Every little bit helps.

Joshua Coil: *His eyes widen.* Ohh... *NOW he remembers. He calmly wipes the saliva on the back of his hand on Micah's shirt.*

Ita McNairee: *her smile grows broader as she looks at the thin man she'd tackled. she chuckles* och, yer easy as peach pie loves.. reckon ah could topple ye wie a gust o breath. *she rubs a cold cheek along his before sitting up and looking around. hell.. she couldn't see shit for cannons.. maybe if she looked Under them... *

Eddie (lupus): *yay! Saidah has a clue. gives him a happy slurp or three as a reward. and glances nervously toward the alley where that silly cook was. these two gentlemen need a nice doglike sort to walk along with them. luckily, she's right here in all her stinky glory*

Andrew Fisher: *a nod of greeting to Josh and the Eddie pup as he walks by*

Saidah Rose: "JOSHIE!" He blinks, eyeing his black dress shirt in disbelief.

Saidah Rose: Wipes his hand on Josh's backside with a smirking little grin.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He gets up to a sitting position, still a little frazzled that the pikey was just sitting on top of him, and looks around. "Joshua and Micah are around, apparently..."

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: 6,9,3,2,9,

Joshua Coil: *and at that, he twitches, and he scowls. He looks up quickly at Andrew. Clears his throat.*

Ita McNairee: 5,8,7,4,

Saidah Rose: And then he has the grace to blush, wincing in embarassment.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "Oh, there they are." Looking over at Joshua, looking at them. Damn.

Eddie (lupus): *huffs happily at Andy, tail wagging cheerily* ~ws~ good food over there. bad man. but, good food.

Joshua Coil: *He looks back to Eddie, and nods once.* You need a bath, *he murmurs.*

Joshua Coil: 1,2,2,4,1,

Saidah Rose: 3,2,5,2,

Andrew Fisher: Joshua. *glances at Eddie then back to him* Has your friend been eating garbage, or bathing in it?

Joshua Coil: *Now he knows where they are! They're over THERE... He winces, and rubs his forehead as a horrible headache strikes him.*

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: He nears the group without comment, merely offering a faint nod in greeting. He is polite, after all. At the moment, he doesn't seem to be preparing to socialize. He's taking a look around to get his bearings.

Arlett: *well on the path she went, with a notepad in hand, scrimbling, thinking and making notes on it*

Saidah Rose: Sai looks around and seeing nothing, he pulls his glasses off and proceeds to clean them with the driest bit of his shirt.

Arlett: *She is a young girl, early teens, she pretty much looks like those European dolls, with her flecked face, and bright expressive green eyes, feature framed by dark golden hair, falling strait pass her shoulders, she is wearing, jeans, with a short shirt or blouse generally showing her naval, and sometimes a old coat, that seems somewhat big for her, or a jacket* (Arcane 2) http://www.wodnyc.net/modules.php?name=coppermine&file=displayimage&meta=topn&cat=0&pos=0

Eddie (lupus): *tilts her head quizzically at Josh* ~ws~ smell fine to me. now.

Andrew Fisher: *eyes flicker over to the alley then back to Eddie, no answer, people who talk to dogs are not entirely sane*

Arlett: ((Weres people?))

Ita McNairee: *the pikey's head swivels that way, giving a grin. Josh! she looks back to Dream, biting her lip.* Loves?

Joshua Coil: *He leans up against the side of the building, and digs his palm into his eyes, grunting in frustration.*

Saidah Rose: "Smells like she's been swimming in it," Sai volunteers, resisting the urge to stick his tongue out at Eddie.

Andrew Fisher: *a nod to the trio* Have fun. *he keeps walking, heading for the cannons and what he hopes was the source of the jingling*

Saidah Rose: A frown as his eyes flick to Josh in concern.

Joshua Coil: *Not that he notices ANYONE right now.*

Ita McNairee: (ita and dream are around the cannons that battery park is named for, sitting on the mucky ground))

Eddie (lupus): *tongue lolling in silent lupine laughter. trots closer and offers Andy a paw, floppy ears trying to prick*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He gets to his feet, sighing, murmuring quietly to Ita.

Saidah Rose: "Josh?"

Andrew Fisher: *he pauses and scritches the smelly dogs head before taking the paw*

Joshua Coil: MmHmm? *he grunts.* Just gimme a sec, okay?

Arlett: *Scribbling, peer up, scrible, starting to meander in Battery, scrible, scrible*

Saidah Rose: He nods. "Okay."

Eddie (lupus): *tilts her head, lowering the paw, and trots back to Josh and Sai....delicately sniffs Josh's knee, peering up at the man. huffs* ~ws~ what wrong?

Joshua Coil: What always happens when I only get one damned coffee because people get in the way of my needs, *he grunts.* Headache.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas -> Ita McNairee: "Ita...my Sept's Elders would have pretty serious problems with..." He pauses, as if he doesn't even now what to refer to it as. So he turns it into a hypothetical. "If they thought you and I were....together in some sense."

Arlett: 4,6,10,3,

Eddie (lupus): ((DLP)) *tail thumps the ground at the scritch and "shakes" with Andy, like any good little oversized wolfish mutt who likes garbage for dinner should*

Arlett: ((wall she even sees things!)) *she keeps walking while scribbling, though on one peer up as she nearly hits a tree, she looks up to get on track blinking and smiling* Josh!

Andrew Fisher: *he scritches a moment more and nods* You need a bath. *he turns and heads for the cannons again*

Saidah Rose: "Jeeze. I'll go get you another coffee, babe." He snorts indelicately and slips off, striding for the nearest vendor.

Ita McNairee: *muddy feet rub through the grass, hands doing the same. damn she loved the feel of grass.. her eyes drop to it as dream whispers.. a nod... she gnaws her lip and murmers back*

Joshua Coil: *He sighs.* Fuck. I didn't mean to snap, *he murmurs.*

Ita McNairee -> Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: yer wanten.. ah should gawn?

Eddie (lupus): *huffs cheerily at Andy, then joins Sai after casting Josh a worried look over a furry shoulder. must protect the Saidah on his quest for coffee, though

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: Finding the place to be suitable for his needs at the moment, he pulls a book from the inner-pocket of is light jacket. It's a well-loved copy of whatever it is, bent a little bit.

Arlett: ((well change that to Joshua as she doesn't call him tiny names =P))

Arlett: *waving over to saidah who is moving with a dog, as she walks to where joshua is+

Saidah Rose: The petite kin sighs and glances back at Josh, offering him a warm smile just to show that there are no hard feelings, then continues on in search of caffeine.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He pauses, listening to Ita, and bites his own lip, mimicking her unconsciously, then shakes his head in the negative. He takes her by the hand and tries to slip away with her, leading her further into Battery.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((Dex+Stealth))

Andrew Fisher: 7,6,6,2,5,

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: 8,9,6,

Ita McNairee: *ita slips her hand into his and tries to moves smoothley. less jingling that way*

Ita McNairee: 7,9,6,10,3,

Andrew Fisher: *eyes flicker around, looking for the jingles he heard*

Joshua Coil: *He is leaning against a wall, trying to relax, rubbing at his temples.*

Arlett: *so stops near, not going on the try to spook him, but she -did- arleady called for him, so touchins lightly his hand* hi...

Saidah Rose: Spotting a coffee vendor, Sai heads that way, one hand digging into his pocket to find money. "Large coffee...With vanilla if you got it."

Eddie (lupus): *sits down beside SAidah, panting cheerily up at the vendor. tail whisking over the ground*

Joshua Coil: *He blinks, and nods once.* Hey. *He flinches at the voice, though.* Don't suppose you have any aspirin on you, do you? *He speaks softly, however rough his voice may be.*

Andrew Fisher: *a quick glance around and off he goes, following the not so stealthy one*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He moves along, hoping that they weren't spotted, his warm yet slightly shakey hand holding onto her cold one. He finds one of the buildings and moves behind it with her, out of sight of people.

Arlett: *she pouts, shaking her head+ nhe.. but i can run for one...+tilting her head, peering up to him+

Saidah Rose: Coffee in hand, Sai gives his thigh a pat and winks down at Eddie then heads back towards Josh.

Joshua Coil: Never mind. I smell coffee. *He looks up slowly, and his nose seems to go crazy at the scent. Almost canine.*

Andrew Fisher: *and mister subtlety walks past the building, leans against a tree, turns and watches the pair, no, they did not make a clean getawaY*

Ita McNairee: *her hand slips up his arm reassuringly, a small smile. dear god.. she hadn't snuck around like this for.. a soft noise to herself... well since before she got pale*

Ita McNairee: *her hand slips up his arm reassuringly, a small smile. dear god.. she hadn't snuck around like this for.. a soft noise to herself... well since before she got pale*

Ita McNairee: 8,5,2,2,

Arlett: +blinks, smilling and peering the way he is looking at, then to him+ coffee takes ya headache away?

Eddie (lupus): *her tail wags harder....gets up and trots back with him. see? very good dog she is. reeks to high heaven, but so well-trained!*

Ita McNairee: *she blinks, head cocking. someone was watching them, a noise as she looks to jer, then back atthe figure*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He starts to say something to Ita, and turns as Andrew comes into view. He should be frightened, nervous...but really, he's just frustrated. "Christ," he mutters. "Is one simple conversation impossible to have in privacy?"

Joshua Coil: Coffee takes care of the world's problems, *he murmurs.* I am sure it could remove the need for nuclear weaponry if it went that far. *He seems quite serious.*

Andrew Fisher: You were given one simple conversation in privacy. Now, you get an escort. *arms crossed and brown eyes calm*

Arlett: +giggles+ nhe... though you could make a home bomb...*what?!*

Arlett: +and smiles wving a hand to saidah, wrinkling her nose+ ya need to bath ya dog saidah

Ita McNairee: WHa's thes loves? *she gives andrew a frown* was tha matter than?

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks at Andrew, teeth gritten, his jaw pulsing. "The conversation was never finished, Andrew. Please, let it. Between just the two of us."

Joshua Coil: Only MCGuyver, *he assures Arlett. He takes the coffee.* Thank you, *he murmurs to Micah.*

Andrew Fisher: *cocks his head as if thinking* No. *eyes lock on the pair* Whisper away, but don't try and run. You were given freedom. You abused it. Now, you have an escort.

Arlett: *giggles even more* nhe.. if you add a bit of yodate salt and suphur and mix it.. uh..*blinks and smiles innocently+ never mind...

Saidah Rose: ((*rubs booted behind*))

Eddie (lupus): *sneezes and proceeds to snuffle Arlett's shoes wetly. dual eyes dancing impishly as she manages somehow to stand upwind of the girl, so that her scent is even more apperant even to a human's weak little schnozz**

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: He glances around him before finding somewhere to sit, preferably against a tree or some such thing. Long legs stretch out and he starts reading, seemingly oblivious to the world around him.

Arlett: 88just AK!))

Arlett: 88hugs rathers))

Arlett: +eyes the doog adds to Saidah+ urgently +though gives the dog a hand to smell, shiftring her notepad from hads. with loads so scribling and mad maths and a cle shaped thingy drew badly on*

Joshua Coil: *He blinks at Arlett, and shakes his head.* Number eight, *he murmurs, not bothering to explain himself.*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: Andrew's words hit him, right between the eyes, and he slumps back against the building. "At least a little more distance. Come on. You've practically got a pack and a half of Garou in the immediate vicinity that you can call to come kick my ass if I try to run. And I won't."

Joshua Coil: ((Uhh... actually, no Andrew could yell and yell, and I'd continue to botch perception rolls.))

Saidah Rose: Sai settles in against the wall, near Josh but not touching.

Ita McNairee: Dinnae be a prat Andrew. *she and shakes her head* Yer nae me keeper loves. An tha lad's fully grown. an nae wan's kecken nae wans arse, thes es a nae arse kecken zone. *points around the park*

Arlett: hi Saidah *again*

Eddie (lupus): *a hand? more fun! bathes the offered appendage with the sloppiest slobberlicks her lolling tongue can muster. such a friendly mutt!*

Saidah Rose: "oh! Hey, Arlett. Sorry. I'm a little zoned."

Arlett: ((brat!)) *blinksblinks, and eyes her hand, blinks and burst in giggles* and ya need to feed it... loads seems *giggle, and smiles to Saidah* don't ya worry

Saidah Rose: "She needs a bath," he says, shooting Eddie a look, nose wrinkling.

Andrew Fisher: ((*falls over laughing* poor josh)) *thinks about Dreams request and nods* One last time then. *backs off a few more feet to give them space, before turning to Ita* I am in charge in ways you cannot possibly understand Ita. I am not your keeper, but I am responsible for him. So as long as you are near him, well, deal with it. And the way I understand it, I cannot lay a finger on you, but I can kick his ass. You see, we are related, so the rules do not apply to us.

Eddie (lupus): *ah, more fun. leaves Arlett's hand and goes to sit by Saidah, peering up at him with soulful eyes. and starting to lean....*

Joshua Coil: I'm thinking she can be taken to the local groomer, *he murmurs.* Costly, but worth it. Get her little bows in her ears.

Saidah Rose: "Don't you dare," he warns Eddie, brow arching.

Arlett: *giggles* yea told ya too *eyeing the dog, then her hand takes out kleenex to wipe it some, grinning*

Arlett: *and then looks to Joshua* number eight? ((sorry ha dmissed it *hideS*))

Mercury: He comes wandering into the park.

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: Legs cross at the ankles as he turns a page.

Ita McNairee: *NOT PLEASED.. the pleasant little pikey shakes her head, strange eyes narrowing. maybe its the stress of the last few days.. or maybe she's just somehow grown a spine.. but her tone is less than welcolming* effen yer tae keck hes arse loves.. ye'll ave tae gawn through a pikey.. an tha ye CANNAE dae. mind yerself lad. an ah'll mind meself.

Eddie (lupus): *peers at Josh. and leans against Sai's leg, sharing that glorious rich aroma of half-rotten food with his clothing. who says she's greedy?* ~ws~ on tail too?

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "Not here in the demilitarized zone, actually, but that's beside the point. Thank you, Andrew." He turns to Ita, lowering his voice to a murmur. "He's right, Ita. I'm his responsibility, at least until the Elders pass judgment on me. He can't kick my ass here, but he will do it elsewhere if I try to fuck things all up again, or disobey. And he should, if I do disobey."

Joshua Coil: *He nods serenely.* Maybe on the tail too. *It is vague enough that he could maybe not be speaking to the dog.*

Saidah Rose: "Damnit." he sighs, looking down at Eddie mournfully. "I don't have another freakin' suit right now!"

Andrew Fisher: *rises to his full height and eyes the woman* Do not meddle in the our affairs. Your help was appreciated, but just because you are neutral does NOT give you the right to dictate what my kind will do. So yes, you mind yourself and your kind, and I will do the same.

Arlett: *eyeing the the dog* oh is a she? she'll look cute *giggle*

Mercury: 5,5,2,7,1,

Mercury: Totally missing everyone he knows as he walks on.

Joshua Coil: 3,6,2,5,3,

Eddie (lupus): *tilts her head up at Saidah. were she human, she'd be laughing her rump off. sicne she's not, she merely pants with delight, then peers at Josh* ~ws~ yes! good! means pettins.

Andrew Fisher: *and as Jeremy speaks he leans against a tree and tunes out, let him deal with the pikey, eyes watch the pair but the mind is elsewhere*

Joshua Coil: *It's all good, he doesn't notice anything through the joy of coffee. Again.*

Eddie (lupus): 8,7,2,3,2,3,

Eddie (lupus): *huffs suddenly and leaps to all fours. she knows that smell! tail wagging she scampers after Merc*

Joshua Coil: *He nods to Arlett.* Sorry... for being so quiet. *He ruffles her hair. And his smirk appears.*

Saidah Rose: "Bye Arlett." He sighs and glances mournfully down at his pantleg. " Damnit."

Mercury: Looks surprised as sees a wagging...Eddie? He splits into a grin and pets her, icky wetness and all. "Heya baby girl." Smirks.

Joshua Coil: *He lowers his voice, and speaks VERY softly to Micah indeed.*

Arlett: *blinks, smiles more, tempted to give hima hug, but instead wrinkles her nose* is fine... i'get ya another day with an ice to ya back *nods, peering to Saida with a tiny smile* ya can put salt on it.. .it'll clean it

Eddie (lupus): *washes Merc's face happily* ~ws~ come, follow! friends, here! *and bounces away from him, then back, then away. eyes shining*

Arlett: *and starts meanding on.... peering at the scribling in her note book*

Saidah Rose: He blinks and turns roughly four shades of red, glancing up at Josh in shock.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He sighs and looks back to Ita, smiling a little, putting his hand on her forearm as he leans in to speak to her.

Joshua Coil: *He smiles at that, and watches out to Eddie's vanishing form.*

Mercury: "Ya want me ta follow you, girl? Eh, Lassie?" He snickers and follows Eddie. "Tommy in the well?"

Saidah Rose: "You're so getting a phone call tonight," he warns.

Andrew Fisher: *idly wonders if Dream has any smokes on him, always did think better with a cig, but Kae would kill him with a quickness*

Arlett: *a peer behind a tiny smile and she just keeps on heading of, after a tinies sight, uh.. oh yea... circuits... scribling, heading back..*

Joshua Coil: *He rolls his eyes slightly, watching Eddie.* Bah. I'm hungry.

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: Another page is turned and he stares intently at it, reading it. If anyone looks closely, he's reading Machiavelli.

Eddie (lupus): ~ws~ yes, follow! silly you! *huffing happily, she trots toward Josh and Sai a bit, then back to Merc, than to them....happy dog leading her pet human along*

Ita McNairee: *the pretty pikey leans her chin up, listening to what dream has to say, a frown tugging her lips*

Mercury: Now he's where people are and he grins and waves at Saidah and Micah and Andrew and Arlett (who's she, he wonders) and Dream. Not Ita, but she probably knows why. "YO! 'Sup?"

Mercury: 3,5,5,1,9,

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas -> Ita McNairee: "I know you want to protect me, Ita, and I appreciate it. But there's some Sept things I can't avoid, and have no desire to. One of those is that I'm still waiting to hear from the Elders about what's to happen to me for what I did. I presented myself to them, and I'm waiting to hear back. I'm a Philodox...a half-moon. We're the lawkeepers and mediators. If I were to try to avoid what was decided in the meantime, how would I be able to fulfill my duty to my Sept?"

Mercury: Doesn't notice Bodolf at this time or what he's reading. ((~lol~ Sorry. He's blind as a bat.))

Eddie (lupus): *sniffles Josh's feet. some interesting smells there* ~ws~ good food, in alley. bad man, good food. *licks her chops*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((Dream, Ita, and Andrew are out of sight, Merc))

Andrew Fisher: ((Andrew is WAY back in the park, outta sight))

Arlett: *a distracted wave to Mercury but the kid is meanding off now*

Saidah Rose: "Me too...But not for food."

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: [*laughs*No worries] Bodolf glances up from his book to see who is doing what to whom nearby. A force of habit.

Eddie (lupus): *she has to be laughing at Sai. and settles down to lean against his other leg. to make sure he's nicely coated in that delicious smell*

Mercury: ((Ah, ok))

Saidah Rose: "I know where you sleep," he warns the dog, smirking.

Ita McNairee: *a long moment as she stares at him, brown eyes angered at the very idea he'd be punished for something he had no control over. she glares out into the park, eyes flashing with an animal glow as she nods, then rises to her tiptoes to murmer, hands on his shoulders*

Eddie (lupus): * tail wags* ~ws~ could pee on your shoes.....*even though Sai can't understand her*

Mercury: He laughs behind his hand at Eddie, then smirks over at Saidah. "I'd be nice to Lassie here. She *could* pee on your shoes, you know."

Joshua Coil: No good, *he murmurs, not looking down at Eddie, responding.* I've already marked my territory.

Ita McNairee -> Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: Ets nae fair tha they'll punish yer fer thengs ye couldnae avoid any better'n ah could.. Ye kain tha's nae recht. *a sort of soft growl* but effen ye need tae fulfill yer duties, ah reckon tha ah understan. ah'll nae quarrell nae moore. nae taenecht. Aye?

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((*Watches double entendre fly about the Park.*))

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: After some time, he puts a bookmark in his book, puts the book away in his jacket, and pushes himself to his feet.

Andrew Fisher: ((*noticed much the same thing*)) *leans against a tree and makes a show of not trying to listen*

Mercury: Grins at Josh at his comment.

Ita McNairee: ((weeeeee! there it goes!))

Mercury: 6,6,3,7,4,

Eddie (lupus): *wags her tail at Josh* ~ws~ thought you want him. not his shoes. what you do fun with shoes? *ponders* unless chew them. *huffs happily at Merc for the traslation*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He smiles gratefully, leaning his lips close to Ita's ear, murmuring in response.

Mercury: He notices the movement and glances over at Bodolf. Wow, how he'd miss that there was a stranger right there?! Mental note not to talk to the dog like she's a person.

Joshua Coil: The shoes, *he says with a nod to Merc.* Have a pair just like them.

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: His back arches in a stretch, bones popping back into place. Long fingers comb through his longish red hair. He ought to get a haircut one of these days before it gets too much in the way.

Andrew Fisher: ((Can see that mental process for Merc already. Wow, stranger. Guess I better quit acting like I need to be locked away. DAMMIT.))

Eddie (lupus): *moves a couple of steps away from Sai. angles herself and playfully begins to cock a hind leg*

Mercury: Josh: He laughs. "Sure, sure, I gotcha."

Saidah Rose: He blinks at JOsh, the blush getting even brighter.

Mercury: ((Andrew: Too late? *L*))

Mercury: "Ssst! Lassie!" Stage whispers. "Females don't lift their legs."

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: He catches the gaze of a few nearby and shrugs. Should he stay or should he go. That is the question.

Joshua Coil: Some do, *he says to Mercury.*

Saidah Rose: "If you piss on me I will whip it out and piss right back," he warns.

Ita McNairee: *ita tilts her head, still on her tiptoes, barefoot in the grass*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas -> Ita McNairee: "Thank you." He sighs a little, eyes closed as his face is obscured from Andrew's vision by her head, and pauses a moment, to gather his courage. "Ita...like I said before, the Sept would be furious if they thought...something was going on between us. But right this moment, I really don't care."

Mercury: Josh: "Really? Weird..." He glances over at Bodolf again. Eek! He's not leaving. Gives the guy a huge toothy grin anyway. Maybe he can *scare* him away. ((If you need descrip... *L*))

Eddie (lupus): *puts her leg down and yawns widely at Sai. showing off her purty sharp white teeth. before huffing happily and leaning against his legs again, tail thumping on the ground gleefully*

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: [Throw it at me. I'm ready.]

Saidah Rose: He sighs, shooting Josh a 'help me' look.

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: Okay, let's play a game of scare the big, bad norseman. Hands go in his pockets and he looks around.

Joshua Coil: No, not really, *he murmurs in response to Merc.* But it sounds good. *His eyes follow Merc's gaze.*

Joshua Coil: 7,1,9,7,5,

Joshua Coil: *Ohh... he's staring at that big guy. Or maybe the hot dog vendor. his stomach rumbles.*

: ((what's the scene? Park? Streets? Cafe? Anywhere special?))

Saidah Rose: 2,6,9,3,

Mercury: Josh: Side whisper, "Ya know him? He family? Big 'nough to be family."

Ita McNairee: *the half frown slips off her face, replaced by a broken smile as she whispers against the side of his face, then drops to her heels with a clatter, looking up at the quiet man*

Mercury: ((Battery Park, I believe.))

Saidah Rose: Chuckling, Sai pushes off the wall and heads straight for Bodolf, his steps lithe and graceful.

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: He is a large man by all accounts, brawny and strong. His height, fair skin, and red hair betray his Nordic origins and his eyes are a bright ice blue. He is slightly attractive with chiseled features and a seemingly ever-present five o’clock shadow, but he looks more like an old Viking than a magazine cover model. Roughly in his mid-twenties, his bearing is confidant and his movements purposeful. With utilitarian clothing that strays towards dark colors rather than something easily stained, he seems always ready for whatever comes.

Joshua Coil: The hot dog vendor? *He frowns, looking puzzled.* Oh. No. No I've never seen ... him... Micah! *He hisses.*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((Battery Park. Dream, Ita, and Andrew out of sight, further back in the park. Everyone else...less far back.))

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: Now, it looks like he has incoming. Muscles tense briefly and his gaze rests calmly on the fluidly moving..male, right? Sheesh...New York...

Saidah Rose: He freezes and glances back at Josh, brow arched, his smile wide. "Joshie!"

Mercury: Josh: "No, no, the big redhead son of a bitch over there."

Joshua Coil: ((Ummmmh... YOU! With the black text and the smarmy look on yer face. *smirk*))

Mercury: Snorts at Josh and Saidah. "Aw, fuckit!" Strides towards Bodolf. One way to find out. Grins. "Heya, 'sup, bud? I'm Mercury." Nodnod. "New to these parts?"

Ita McNairee -> Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: WEll be carefy loves.. ah dinnae wan ye slapped aboot en account o a daft tinkie whore aye? *her lips move against the side of his head as she leans in slightly. safest thing to a hug she can get at the moment is her chest pressed agains his as she tries to reach his ear* Yer sure ye wan tae resk yerself sooch?

Joshua Coil: *He sighs.* You shouldn't talk to strangers.

Eddie (lupus): ~ws~ should i try to look mean too? *tilts her head, lokking up between the fellows as Sai sashays toward the stranger*

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: Well, that is unexpected. "Bodolf Hammarskjöld. And yes, in a manner of speaking." His accent is a mixture of Swedish and Minnesotan, oddly lyrical. He speaks slowly to make sure he is understood.

Joshua Coil: You couldn't look mean if you tried, *he murmurs, not caring WHAT he looks like. He remains, the ragey beast.*

Andrew Fisher: *leans against his tree, hoping like hell someone steps forward with knowledge about the problem at hand, may have to grill Dream later*

Mercury: Merc, on the other hand, has a lazy Southern California slacker drawl. "Whew, the name's a mouthful." He grins. "Yeah, the city sucks but ya'know, it's somewhere to hang." ~no pure breed whatsoever~

Slinky: *The park is getting crowded, and it doesn't like it. A pair of baleful, yellow eyes open.*

Saidah Rose: He chuckles and moves back to Josh, leaning against his side. "How the heck am I sposed to do my job if I don't talk to strangers...And I was going to be friendly. Always try friendly before mean."

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods, his face obscured from Andrew's vision by Ita's as he leans down to her ear.

Joshua Coil: Pot and kettle situation, *he murmurs.* Nothing to worry about.

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: No, he's not propositioning Mercury. Eww.

Michelle (Rauko): 9,3,9,3,9,4,

Mercury: Bodolf: "Yeah, ain't the easiest ta say anything is it? C'mon, lezgo over here for a sec." Nodding towards a more private area shielded by foliage.

Eddie (lupus): *glances back at Josh* ~ws~ can so look mean! show, sometime. *oh! itch! *scratches vigorously at her ear with a hind leg. the tongue remains hanging from the side of her brownish muzzle*

Michelle (Rauko): ((*S*))*people.. she skitters out of their way, keeping near the trees, looking around... though blinks.. as recognises some..*

Saidah Rose: "Who did he sleep with that pissed you off," he asks, brow arching.

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: Hands are still in his pockets as he begins to follow Mercury, offering a nod to the one who started his way but stopped.

Slinky: *The growl it lets out is so deep as to almost be subsonic. The sort of thing that makes people uncomfortable without quite realizing why they feel that way.*

Mercury: 9,6,1,3,5,

Joshua Coil: *fortunately, he is failing ALL perception rolls, so he cannot hear the slinky.*

Mercury: Hear something? Cocks his head. Nah. Walks with Bodolf over to talk to him privately. In reasonably plain sight.

Joshua Coil: *He blinks to Micah.* That is not to be spoken of here.

Saidah Rose: 3,10,7,10,

Saidah Rose: "Damnit...Its that...that Dog again," he says, shivering.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "Ita...thanks to that...thing..." He takes a deep breath, letting it out slowly to calm himself from dark thoughts about the algorith. "...I've been dishonest with a lot of people in the past month or so. I can't be dishonest with myself, and I won't be dishonest with you. I don't know what this is, but I want to try and see it through. If you do." His voice carries that vulnerability of an emotionally isolated young man, having just laid his heart open, but also the confidence that he knows what he's doing.

Michelle (Rauko): 3,6,4,6,7,9,

Eddie (lupus): *hrm. time for a distraction. as Merc leads Stranger into the bushes, she looks for a nice stick. that one looks good. picks it up and trots to Sai, dropping it on his foot and whining hopefully*

Joshua Coil: *He frowns.* What dog?

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((*Dies, then picks up dropped PM and hands it over*))

Eddie (lupus): 7,3,3,7,8,7,

Michelle (Rauko): *she slwly starts slinking to familiar faces, because .. is dark... and well... gorcerry.. is that way... though she blinks, looking a bit more widely around*

Andrew Fisher: ((*blows up the slipped PM and sweeps the pieces under the rug* *whistles innocently*))

Joshua Coil: ((Hey, at least it wasn't mid-coitis.))

Ita McNairee: (*laughs*)

Saidah Rose: "Didn't you hear that?" He frowns, glancing up at JOsh as he moves closer, leaning into him more tightly. A slow blink down at Eddie. "Not now hon...This dog attacked me the other day, not that far from the Concerto."

Andrew Fisher: ((*falls over laughin*))

Eddie (lupus): *looks around with a low growl of her own, hackles rising and she edges protectively closer to Sai. *

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: "How long have you been in the city, Mercury?" It is always nice to start with polite conversation before getting into heavier topics. No, he does not sound like the Swedish chef, though there is a lilt to his words.

Joshua Coil: *He frowns.* A dog attacked you? *His growl becomes apparent, low, ragged in his throat.*

Saidah Rose: ((*spanks the naughty Dream* Ewww! With a dead thing?))

Michelle (Rauko): *shivers a bit, and keeps walking*

Andrew Fisher: ((*whaps Saidah* Like you have any room to talk. *thinks of ANOTHER Dream and a dead thing*))

Saidah Rose: "Yeah. A...dog," he says, glancing meaningfully down at Eddie, brow arched.

Eddie (lupus): *wags her tail absently at Sai, leaving the stick there. on his other side, so that he's between she and Josh*

Ita McNairee: *a bit of a frown, before she's on her toes again, murmering. one hand on the thin man to steady herself as she whispers up to him*

Slinky: *It's ears flatten back, but it remains stock still, hidden under a bush.*

Joshua Coil: 2,4,2,2,10,

Saidah Rose: ((Yeah but she's not lunarly challanged!))

Joshua Coil: *Maybe he hears something, but it's just more jingling. He sighs.* Dammit, I've been thinking of Ita way too much.

Slinky: 5,4,1,6,8,5,

Saidah Rose: "Who's Ita? Is she the new Angelina Jolie," he asks, distracted from the scary dog.

Joshua Coil: No, *he murmurs.* She's just a friend.

Slinky: (that was dex + stealth) The pale moonlight reflects off those piss yellow orbs.

Eddie (lupus): *noses Sai's hand gently and goes back to guarding her person*

Saidah Rose: "I'm kidding," he murmurs.

Michelle (Rauko): 5,7,1,3,5,9,

Ita McNairee -> Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: yer folks are nae gintae be happy wie ye. ah reckon they'll thenk ah've doone thengs tae ye.. *her voice is soft with worry, even as the hand helping support her twitches fingers against his chest, a sort of reassuring tap of fingertips. she gives a smile* Ah'm gintae talk tae andrew.. aye? see effen ee'll fook aft?

Joshua Coil: *He blinks.* Oh. *He looks back up, and around, gulping at his lukewarm coffee.*

Michelle (Rauko): ((ble I am the ont epaying atneting to it and she an't see sit =) ))*she keeps skittering having though to hear something, jsut moving, movin gmoving*

Saidah Rose: Sai smiles and drops his head to rest against Josh's shoulder briefly before straightening and dropping his hand to Eddie's stankass head.

Eddie (lupus): 3,10,2,5,10,7,

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas -> Ita McNairee: "Tell him that Laidan's nearby...she is. But she's respecting our privacy, at least, and has already figured it out. And she doesn't seem to mind."

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods, and whispers.

Eddie (lupus): *riases her head slightly, inot Sai's touch. the tail wags slightly....still looking for the source of the other growl, nose twtiching and ears waggling a bit, as they can't prick*

Joshua Coil: *He looks down at Eddie.* Pardon the phrase, but... what is it, girl?

Slinky: *A long tongue swipes over its muzzle briefly as it watches the activities nearby.*

Eddie (lupus): ~ws~ trying to find Other. tried to hurt him. not good. protect friend. *a soft huff*

Ita McNairee: *ita moves to speak with Andrew, then jingles back, waiting until he's left before nodding and looking a little merrier, she looks around before murmering*

Saidah Rose: He just pets Eddie's head affectionately.

Michelle (Rauko): ((*snifleS* not knowin agait whom to bump in hurry to get out growly noise she'heard' but nasty creature she 0didn't see))

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((Phoen had to jet..Andrew takes off, after agreeing to leave since Laidan is watching them. He tells Laidan Dream is to be escorted back to CP after this conversation. Just so's y'all know.))

Mercury: ((okies, Dream))

Eddie (lupus) -> Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((hrm. please excuse me--i'm wondering about something. in lupus i get -2 to diff for per/alert checks. with acute hearing, i get the same bonus. are they stackable, or is it still only -2? *tilts head*))

Ita McNairee -> Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: right. Laidan's tae babyset ye. *she smiles up, more relaxed now that andrew isn't looming over them frowning* we're sorto private the noow.

Joshua Coil: Pount it out to me, *he murmurs.* I will take care of it.

Eddie (lupus): ((cool beans. *G*))

Michelle (Rauko): (8ow.. diner time =( ))*well she just skitters on*

Eddie (lupus): *obediently, she checks about herself carefully again*

Saidah Rose: "I would if I knew where it was,' he says, playing along so that Josh isn't talking to a dog.

Eddie (lupus): 2,5,9,9,5,4,

Slinky: *Eyes like eclipsed suns glare hatefully at the world, watching as pair of legs go past and people wander and whisper.*

Mercury: He chuckles at something Bodolf said and leads him over to Saidah, Eddie, and Joshua.

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: His hands are still in his pockets as long-legged strides carry him over the ground.

Saidah Rose: Sai glances curiously at Bodolf but remains where he is, glued to josh's side, one hand petting Eddie's head. He looks no more then sixteen years old but at least the suit lends him a touch of masculinity.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods, relaxing himself as he relaxes, leaning against Ita slightly, speaking low.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas -> Eddie (lupus): ((Yeah, they stack.))

Joshua Coil: *He looks up to Bodolf, and nods once.* Sir.

Eddie (lupus): *rumbles quietly and drops into a classic pointer position*

Eddie (lupus) -> Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((*G* thank you. *makes a note of this for future reference*))

Mercury: "Thissis Joshua and Saidah. Guys, this is Bodolf whatever-the-fuck his last name is, can't pronounce it." Then, very quietly, "And thissis Eddie." Patpat the stinky mongrel.

Slinky: *Golden eyes narrow as the other dog 'points' in its direction and it tries to stealthily back out from under the bush, away from the group.*

Saidah Rose: "Good evening, Sir." He flashes a sweet smile at Bodolf.

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: This is where manners and good breeding are supposed to kick in. Manners he has, good breeding he also has, but in a way that doesn't help the situation all that much. "I am Bodolf Hammarskjöld." Introducing himself, of course.

Slinky: 9,5,1,8,6,2,

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: "It is nice to meet you all." He is proud of his heritage and hard to pronounce last name.

Eddie (lupus): *wags her tail, eyes remaining locked on the Other's position. or at least where it was. takes a careful step toward it*

Mercury: 7,10,9,2,10,

Joshua Coil: Excuse me, *he says calmly, and lays a hand on Eddie's scruff, allowing her to lead him.*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas -> Ita McNairee: "Ita, I know this won't be easy. And if you're uncomfortable or don't want this, please, for God's sake, say so. I could understand if you don't...and if so, I'll walk away."

Joshua Coil: 8,6,9,4,2,

Mercury: "Um, Eddie?" Peers in, or tries to. "What's that?" Blinkblink.

Joshua Coil: *With the area narrowed down, perhaps he sees... something.*

Eddie (lupus): *paces forward slowly, hackles raised.....floppy ears twitching and wet nose snuffling*

Eddie (lupus): 8,2,4,2,10,2,

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: 3,8,5,2,

Saidah Rose: "Careful," he murmurs, watchingJosh's back. "Dog that attacked me a few days ago," he says to mercury.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((If no one's going to come find the star-crossed duo, we're a-movin' to the Open Room. Everyone coo' wit' it?))

Joshua Coil: *He nods once.* I am always careful.

Slinky: *It growls deep and low, warning them off as it tries to slink away, staying low behind the hedge.*

Eddie (lupus): *low rumble, lips peeling back slightly*

Saidah Rose: ((*LOL* have fun kids!))

Joshua Coil: ((Hey, that's fine. The dice spoke, I was not allowed to see, and/or be jealous.))

Mercury: ((Ok!))

Ita McNairee: (pah! there's enough dead gypsy for everyone!)

Joshua Coil: *He barely keeps back a growl. But his head does indeed lower.* Anyone have a bit of food?

Bodolf Hammarskjöld [playtest]: [Remember: Necrophelia means never having to say you're sorry.]

Eddie (lupus): *low rumble, lips peeling back slightly*

Slinky: ((I want some dead gypsy! *WEG*))

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((Off to open.))

Eddie (lupus): ((*erases that second post*))

Ita McNairee: (no eating her! i didn't mean enough servings!)

OPEN ROOM

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((Need a repost?))

Ita McNairee: ((naw)) *her face softens, then she draws away from him, shaking her head like he just spoke gibberish* nae loves. yer a good lad. ah can handle oddness effen ye can handle coldness, ah reckon..

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He leans his head back on the wall of the building, seeming very much relieved. No rejection. He nods. "All right...this is going to be tricky. But hey, we can figure this out. I'm clever, after all." He says this with a faint level of amusement, but confidence.

Ita McNairee: aye. awfty aul. *she smiles to him, looking at him with amusement. why was he so damn nervous? a shake of her head as she muses. cute. her mouth twists into an outright grin. the pikey gives an impressive shrug* WE'll be fine Dream loves.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods, smiling a little buoyed by the woman's infectious good mood. "Yeah. Yeah, we will." We will. I won't let us be otherwise...we've been through enough torture lately. He smiles to her, truly warmly. It's the first real, strong emotion he's shown since the other night, when they meet in the street. He steps forward, hugging her tightly.

Ita McNairee: *she's drawn as closely to him as he wants, rubbing a cold cheek along his neck with a smile of releif.. what? what are you releived about? she doesn't know.. but it is pleasant to have the thin man pressed against her. she wraps cold arms around him, squeezing him tight.* Et'll gie better doves.. promise.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods, smiling, relaxed all of a sudden, in her arms. "I know. I know it'll get better. We'll just have to be careful."

Ita McNairee: we're gintae be sneaken aboot like teenagers o summer camp.. es tha et? *she leans back grinning and cocking her head, making sure she has a grasp of the situation, a hand slipping to rub the back of his neck pleasantly, cold therapy*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He smiles a little. "Or band camp." He blinks, and shakes his head, not quite believing he just SAID that. But he doesn't stop smiling. "We'll just have to make sure that the Sept doesn't find out. I don't know how...your people will take it. Or those at the Concerto."

Ita McNairee: Aye.. ah reckon loven a felly oop cannae be a break o bein nuetral.. * or could it? features pull into a frown a moment, before she pushes it out of her mind. she'd deal with it later. she cocks her head giving him a grin* Ye went tae band camp darlin?

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He grins at that, and chuckles. His emotional weariness has been banished, while in her presence. "No. Actually, I went to church camp for a couple years when I was young, and even worked at a Boy Scout camp. But never a band camp."

Ita McNairee: an here a thought ye'd play a tune fer me tae dance tae aye? *she smiles and drops her hand from his neck, glad he's no longer in a bad way. * only camp ah've ever been en es a pikey camp ah reckon.. *she watches him in amusement..*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He chuckles a little at that. "You didn't miss too much. Church camp only got me a general dislike of Christianity and a scar on my leg from an exploding marshmellow. Scout camp..." He trails off, shrugging. "It had it's issues."

Ita McNairee: Och? *she cocks her head.. then a vague memory of him with Malcolm flitters its way through song lyrics and randomness to the forefront of her brain.. and her eyes widen a little* Aye loves.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks at her, frowning, as she seems to understand...his eyes widen, and he blanches at the realization of what she must mean. "No, no. Nothing like that. Someone died the year I was there. A friend. Fell rock-climbing."

Ita McNairee: *her face falls, malcolm... a bite of her lip. eyes shut a moment before she swallows nothing and looks up. they'd get him back .. eyes widen againas he explains* Och.. Och loves ah'm soory

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He smiles a little sadly, shrugging. "Ancient history. Long before my First Change, even. I was a...late bloomer in that regard."

Ita McNairee: *ita looks at him, manner warm if absent of understanding. a chill hand comes to stroke hair behind his ear. the pikey nods* well ye bloomed fine, far as ah'm concerned. *hesitation.. before she sinsongs quietly* how auld are ye loves?

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He smiles a little bit, knowing how THIS one is going to go. "Twenty-eight. And here, I've usually dated younger then me. Breaking the mold, am I?"

Ita McNairee: mm a wee bet. *she smiles jovially, eyes teasing* Och ah'm nae tha mooch aulder.. *she brings her hands up and sticks her tongue out slightly, counting off* och right.. sae ah was 15.. than.. 4 *mumbling* plus wan.. an anether. sae.. *she looks to him for herlp* Queck.. wha's 19 plus wan plus twelve plus wan?

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He does some very quick adding. "Thirty-three." He shrugs. "That's not too far off, then."

Ita McNairee: Right than, tha's nae sae bad aye? nae sooch a pram theif. *she beams up at him, not older than 20. but apparently 33. she nods*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He chuckles a little. "No, not bad at all. Hell, people who don't know better would say I'm the...pram thief?" He raises an eyebrow at that, getting the gist, but no the exact words.

Ita McNairee: *she laughs at that, nodding her head in agreement as her voice bounces off the building. she leans back on the building beside him, barefoot coming flat against the cool side. merry. she hasn't been merry for awhile.. maybe this would keep them both safe from guilt, at least for awhile*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He laughs some, in response to her own, and leans a little against Ita, head tilting to the side and down to gaze at her, speaking quietly. "Ita...I know I'm fairly damaged at the moment. Try to bear with me, if I get a little wierd, okay? I would never hurt you, I promise, and I won't. I just..." He shrugs, sighing.

Ita McNairee: *concern, a hand slipping to rub his outside cheek as she looks into his face, confused. her voice slips out a melodic hum* Wha ye mean loves? *she lets him lean, knowing her softness can be more comforting than anything she might say* why would ye hurt me?

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "I'm not saying I would, and believe me, I wouldn't. It's just that..." He sighs. "I'm a wreck these days. Really, I am. And as much as you know that I am, I still might be a little irrational at times. Scared, or sad, or hurt. Please, just realize that if I freak out, it's probably not because of anything you did, okay?"

Ita McNairee: *she watches him, absorbant like a sponge as she continues to stroke his cheek. the pretty scot nods.* Dream loves.. ah kain yer rattled, effen thes es gintae make moore tae rattle ye.. *she bites her lip frowning*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He shakes his head, laughing a little bit. "Are you kidding? Jesus, Ita, this may be one of the only things that keeps me sane." He smiles to her. "I'm just saying that even with that being the case, I may not be all, there all the time."

Ita McNairee: mm *she grins, pressing close and rubbing a hawked nose along his neck* aulrecht than, ah'll take care tae smack ye aboot effen ye gie tae whiney. meanwhile we'll pess aboot, aye? *a sort of jovial snerk* free o charge even.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He chuckles a little and slides an arms over her shoulders, fingers of the other hand threading as best they can through her tangled hair, not seeming to mind the fact that she just alluded to her occupation. "Fair enough. Feel free to smack away if I do."

Ita McNairee: promise ye'll nae wolf oop an lose yer temper wie a folk? *its murmered pleasantly against his neck, girl chuckling*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He leans down and kisses her forehead. "Not a chance. To be honest, I've never even frenzied before."

Ita McNairee: och good.. *a nod, but she frowns a bit, nibbling her lip.* we'll yer better'n Ita awn tha count.. Tha's how ah gaw these lovlies.. *she blinks up at him, wide eyed, before giving his jaw a nudge*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks them over, smiling a little. "I rather like them." His frow furrows a bit. "You...change permanently when you frenzy?"

Ita McNairee: *she nods, smiling, overly pleased that he actually likes them* Aye.. nae aul o es deadies. jes me type. Effen ah gie entae tha animal, ah gie a bit o et awn me, forever like. *she laughs* Och fook, ye should o seen me da!

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "Your dad..." Light dawns, and he nods. "He was pretty animal-looking, then." He's just listening, not making judgment calls. Soaking up the knowledge of who this woman is that he cares so much about.

Ita McNairee: aye. had a bet o a temper.. *she cringes.. yeah.. this was the man who'd seemed intent on putting her through every tree in the forest upon finding out she was a gypsy.. ergs.. * AH reckon ee'd been oot en tha wilds tae long tae remember hoow tae control et better.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He purses his lips at the cringe. "Ahhh." He squeezes her, protectively. No one making her cringe on his watch.

Ita McNairee: och, naethen tae fret awn.. ah've nae seen Ezra fer.. och fook.. a year oor tae o tha least. nae sence ah crawled entae tha cety *she presses cold lips to his chin breifly, in response to the friendly squeeze.* naaaae worries ye silly blighter.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks down and smiles, kissing her on the cheek. "No, no worries." Forget about Alexi and Alexis...forget about it all, right now. Time for that later. For now, Dream, you're here. You're safe. He rests his lips against her forehead, eyes closed dreamily.

Ita McNairee: *after a long moment of letting his lips linger, she slips from his side to curl into him in earnest, cold hand stroking his cheek as the pikey presses into him softly, warm voice singing quietly to herself and the scrawny man in gaelic, as he seems to need a few moments peace. her other hand presses against his chest, a very solid touch*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He's quiet for a long, long moment, smiling quietly as the woman sings, soothing him. A couple tears break through, remembering the events of the night. Her soothing is keeping him sane...still, though, he gives a small, haunted sigh.

Ita McNairee: *she looks up as he sighs, brown eyes compassionate. her hand works softly at his chest, the other resting on his cheek as she lets the song trail off, cocking her head and regarding him softly* dream..

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks down at her, smiling, a deep sadness warring with naked guilt in his eyes. "Ita...some of the things I did, I'm not going to be able to fix. I kind of...found that out, tonight."

Ita McNairee: *anger flickers in gentle brown eyes, a sort of hazy, unfocussed anger as the hand in his shirt curls tight and she shoves him against the wall with a sharp jerk and a push* DREAM.. et WASNAE YE tha DED ET. *about every 2nd word is punctuated by a shove, her eyes fading to fear and concern for him, voice growing softer* Ye'll drive yerself mad.. ye dindnae dae et. nae dream. tha doctor. *shakes her head looking up* nae dream.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He sighs, looking at her morosely. "Ita, why do you think I went after the Body first? Because I was angry at them for shoving me away, even though it was my fault I got shoved away. Why do you think I took Luh..." He regains his composure quickly, fighting back tears. "Lex? Because I was so angry with her for fucking Laidan over. The Doctor let my dark side out. But it was my dark side, and I chose my own fucking targets. I picked the path to pain. Not him."

Ita McNairee: Loves.. *it has an almost desperation to it.. the little pikey clinging to him like he be ripped from her, by himself of all things.. eyes starting to swim* An effen we'd gaw Karlos.. effen we'd captured hem.. tha awfi.. AWFI.. *she bites her lips savagely, and shuts her eyes before proceeding in a whisper* awfi thengs ah'd o done tae tha man.. fer hurten fausto.. fer keepen Malcolm like a slave tae em.. *she breaks off, blood dribling down her chin, but none from her eyes.* we've aul jealousy an spite an evil en us.. everywan o es.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods, biting his own lip, but not hard enough to bleed...he's already done that once tonight. "I know, Ita. I know we do. And somewhere, in my head, I can say it's not my fault. But I can still feel that anger, that satisfaction, deep inside me. Seeing...what I saw tonight..." He puts the heels of his hands to his eyes, as if to block the memories. "I just remembered that. Very vivdly. I felt like I was closer to that, again."

Ita McNairee: *she rubs the blood off her chin with an awkward motion, burying her head into the mans flat chest and nuzzling him, whining softly. after a swallow of nothing she stops and murmers into him* Et'll aulways be there loves.. ets a wee part o ye.. jes nae as strong, nae as fresh as tha badness dragged oop by tha horror o tha .. . bastard doctor.. *she licks over her lip, sucking gently before her eyes find his face* Dream.. ah promise ye... ah promise ye.. time'll fade thes, aul these feelens... *she seals her wound and kisses his chin.. trying to bring him round to something solid. something other than his pain*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He stands there, hands dropping to hold her, eyes shut, squeezing her tightly to him for comfort. "Time...won't heal Lex, Ita. I helped destroy her. And she is. Completely."

Ita McNairee: *she just stands.. mouth opening,,, then shutting.. blinking back tears. not lex. and the barrian...? ... she manages to choke it down with a strangled noise, crushed to dream and resting her head wearily on his chest. assume the baby is dead. don't ask. a choked sort of noise as she whispers thickly* was tha doctor.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He holds her tightly, eyes staring ahead, something shattered inside. "She's as good as dead, Ita. She's so irrevocably, twistedly insane that after being exorcised and cleansed, she STILL wanted to go back to...to HIM. She's so fucked in the head that she thinks she's her sick fucking father. And...she thanked me for it. And part of me...a very small part of me...wanted to say...you're welcolme."

Laidan: "If she's like that now, that's what she was before." It sounds so weary. She didn't mean to listen in, clearly. But some part of her has to answer. Her left hand is a bruised, slightly bloody mess. And she just looks like she's exhausted. "That wasn't you. That's her. That's the doctor."

Ita McNairee: an ye wan tae dwell awn THA part? *she's pushing at him, squirming in his arms* Oot o aul tha fooken good en ye? oot o aul tha wonderful thengs tha.. *the voice breaks, raw as she starts to leak blood* AUl tha thengs tha are good aboot ye.. ye dwell awn tha tiny bet tha's bad? *she's almost snarling, voice a sustained desperate whine as she fights against him* YE Kain how ah gaw these fooken EYES loves? DAE YE? ah tried tae gut Karlos.. nae cause o some doctor.. nae causen some folk made tha evil em me worse.. but causen ah let tha bad en me TAKE OVER an*the rest of it is a sort of growly mishmash, as she folds into his chest.. hard to tell if she's aware of Lai talking*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks over at Laidan as she approaches, her voice soothing him some, though her words don't quite have the same impact. "You don't...think that the Doctor might have broken her mind, Laidan? Gaia knows he had her for long enough. I was never actually in his presence...neither was Ita. Lex was."

Laidan: "No Dream." Her voice is laced with sorrow, with extreme emotions only a Fianna can seem to hold. "No, I don't think so Dream."

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks to Ita suddenly, eyes growing wide. Compassion takes over, and his voice is instantly soothing, out of instinct. ((Activating Persuasion))

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: 9,4,4,8,8,3,5,

Laidan: There's a pause, a cock of her head. And she smiles. Only vaguely at something before she starts to drift back into the shadows. To watch over both of them again.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "Ita, shhh...it's okay...calm down, please...stay with me, here..." ((Cha+Empathy, Specialty Emotions, diff 3 due to Persuasion successes))

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: 3,6,9,3,5,3,2,

Ita McNairee: *the growling slowly subsides, into a sort of broken whimper* ah jes.. ye.. ye cannae gie entae tha bad. an dwellen awn et esnae gintae fex et..loves.. an et esnae gintae make et gawn awa.. dwellen .. jes poisons ye. *its a soft soft whisper into his chest, as she draws her head away, bloody eyes looking up into his. she's still trying to comfort him the silly thing*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: She nods, looking down at her, kissing her forehead gently, then meeting her gaze. "I know, Ita...I know. I know I can't fix what happened with Lex. But you're right. I can't let it poison me...I just have to find out how."

Ita McNairee: *she rubs her face on his shirt, getting the blood off half assed so as not to announce her nature to everyone in the park. * Ah'm soory loves. Ah'm soory fer aul o et. *she looks around, blinking* Laidan?

Laidan: "Mm." Just faint, from somewhere.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He smiles, brushing her hair back from her face, so it doesn't get any extra blood on it, and looks over in Laidan's direction.

Laidan: They can both see her outline... she -is- pale after all. But she's giving them the privacy they need. Seated a bit away.

Ita McNairee: *she looks to jer, kind brown eyes swimming with worry and compassion.. her hand touches his face, chill, . she looks to lai. a whimper. somehow "are you ok?" seemed painfully inadequete. and yet she was here with dream.. just so he could talk to an idiot tinky.. she gnaws her lip, looking from jer to lai conflicted* och.. ah'm soory doves

Laidan: "Why?"

Ita McNairee: causen yer hurten.. an ah've nae been payen attention tae ye...

Laidan: "That's okay Ita. You're hurting more."

Ita McNairee: *well that she doesn't beleive, but she lets it go with a frown. Laidan didn't want to talk. maybe she was numb. that might be best. she shakes her head like getting the badness out of it. eyes find Jer* we'll fex wha we can.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "Laidan..." He looks at her, sighing. "Look, people, there's a one emotional martyr per park rule. And we're two over limit, here." He looks at the two. "Now, I'm laying claim to it now, so you both can stop trying to hide how badly you're hurting. That's my gig, all right?" Yes, it's intended to be humorous with a point. There's even some genuine, though muted, humor behind it, too.

Laidan: "What?" She asks softly. Probably not getting half of what Dream said.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He smiles a little, his expression softening. "I meant, Laidan, that it's okay to be hurting. We're all hurting. We don't have to try to hide it from each other."

Laidan: "I know." Her voice hints that she's trying to feel emotion, to release the one's raging inside her. But its like they're stuck.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods. "I know. I was just in Zombie Land. Still on the outskirts, I think."

Ita McNairee: DAmn right yer en Zombie land.. *a cold hand squeezes his wrist, as she tries for a bit of humor, looking to lai softly*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks down at her, smiling a touch at that, and follows her gaze to Lai.

Laidan: She's sitting on the ground, knees pulled to her chest, not too far away. Blind eyes staring out at nothing.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He sighs, his heart going out to the woman. He lifts his hand to rub his forehead. "Laidan...do you need to go? We can leave now, if you want."

Laidan: "No Dream." She says, her tone gentle. "You're both fine." She even manages to smile a bit to him.

Ita McNairee: *a bite of her lip.. but she looks back to dream. she'll let the girl be for now. she needed space, she could damn well have it. laidan providing Time for the two who didn't want space. ita gives her a soft smile* Thank ye lass.

Laidan: "You're welcome Ita."

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks down at Ita, letting out a deep breath, his lips pursed, eyes clouding in mixed emotions. He really wants to stay here, with her...but Laidan...

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He gives in, and smiles, nodding. "Yes, Laidan...thank you." His Gift-ehanced voice conveys a deeper gratitude then he's felt in a long, long time.

Laidan: "You're welcome too Dream."

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Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "Yeah, well, it's been my experience that...less-then-living people aren't always bad just because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time." He smiles. "And I really, REALLY don't care what you do for a living, Ita. Honestly." He traces a hand across her cold, smooth jaw, looking down with genuine warmth. "Someone's job does not define who they are."

Ita McNairee: mmerf.. *Its a sort of snicker, as she slips a hand to rub along the warmth of the man's neck, fiddling with his hair idly* Effen ah went by tha movie's ah oughta be lurken en shadows oor seducen folks frem across smokey rooms.. *she chuckles. shaking her head*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He smiles, a little. "However it works. It's not what you are. It's what you do."

Ita McNairee: Aye. *her eyes flicker. yes. exactly* Aye. baddies an goodies en everythen loves. ets jes bringen tha good taegether thas tha treck. *a warm genuine smile from wher her heads tilted up from his chest, chin poking into him*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods, smiling, fingers brushing her face. "Yeah, that is the trick. And I really think, now, that we can figure it out."

Ita McNairee: *she nips a finger that brushes over her, giving a tender grin* ah wesh thes treaty was moore aboot helpen each ether.. worken taegether.. *she trails her fingers down his neck before wrapping her arms up on his shoulders* loves.. why yer folks dinnae like es?

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He sighs a little. "Has anyone ever explained the Triat to you? Wyrm, Weaver, and Wyld?"

Laidan: A rumble, somewhere. She doesn't think thats a good idea.

Ita McNairee: ... *thinks eyes rolling to the side a moment.. then she shakes her head* nae. nae wan explains shet.. they usually jes point an say "dae thes leechy". *she grins. well..maybe just andrew. and fausto. *

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He looks up at the rumble, and nods, pursing his lips. "Well, let's just say that Garou believe there is a force of evil in the world. And that vampires are created from that source."

Laidan: Quiet again.

Ita McNairee: worm ah've heard o... nae kainen wha tha ws es wha near gaw me torn op o tha meetin tae plan thengs. *she frowns.. big asshole jamacian.. *

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods. "Therefore, all vampires are from this source of evil, and thus, evil by nature. I disagree, simply because I've seen vampires who are much better then some Garou I've seen. You..." He smiles. "Fall right on that list."

Ita McNairee: mm. well ah reckon yer nae sae bad fer a huuge monster o death an sharp pointy slicey bets yerself. *she grins, nuzzling him goodnaturedly* everytime Ezra reckon'd yer folks were around ee dropped oot o site faster than a pint en a pub.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He grins a little. "Yeah, well, we were built this way for a reason. But I was also born the way I am for a reason, and I don't think Gaia would have put us together in this situation if it was for no reason."

Ita McNairee: mm. ah'm nae certain ah beleive en a higher creature looken oot fer es. *she mulls this over, pikey taking a moment away from pleasant affections to regard him* ah reckon theng's gie better awn account o me maken em sae. *she nods, relaxed. content even*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He considers that, and shrugs, nodding. "Different views, same point."

Ita McNairee: aye. tha's wah matters anyhoo. *she shrugs impressively, and.amazingly.. shuts up, giving a crooked grin up to him. no doom and gloom and guilt and angst right now. just chilly closeness*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He smiles at her, and suddenly, impulsively, picks her up into a hug, lifting her a little off her feet as he does so.

Ita McNairee: *a sort of happy yip of surprise as barefeet dangle. she laughs and shakes her head, hugging back and wrapping her legs around the thin garou's waist, beaming* och jaysus

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He grins, supporting her with his arms, raising an eyebrow as he badly mangles a mimickry of her accent. "Ock Jay-zez, yourself."

Laidan: She, silently, slinks off farther away from them.

Ita McNairee: och tha was a crime against folks everywhere.. mostly my folks, et was..*she chuckles,making a face and shaking her head*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He grins. "Your people have survived far worse then a mere mangled accent." Respect shines in his voice...yes, unlike most, he remembers that they lost almost as many in the Holocaust as the Jews, and have been persecuted for years. "I'm sure my bad parroting won't be too tough for them to conquer."

Ita McNairee: *she makes a noise of yippy pleasure, rubbing a hawked nose up the side of his face in thanks. * och aye ah reckon we'll make et.. but stell... tha was bloody awfi.. *she helps keep herself up hugged to him, about park temperature, grinning at him, hair shaggily in her face*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He grins. "Yeah, it was." His grins fades a little, and he looks up into her eyes, his deep-seeded feelins for her reflected in them.

Ita McNairee: ye'd be better o gaelic... *she trails off, her face softens as she smiles down at him. a hand comes up from his shoulder, brushing a bit of hair back from his face. kind brown dog eyes reflect the light eerily, shining with affection*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He nods, looking up at her. "Maybe I'll have to start learning Gaelic, then." He lowers her down, gently, lightly meeting her cold lips with his.

Ita McNairee: *she's quite happy to let him kiss her, lips parting as she lets him continue as he'd like, clammy hand slipping up to rub along his neck as she enjoys his lips in a sort of vicarious manner, pressed close now that she's back on terraferma*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He almost gives completely into the kiss, the closeness of her...but then, the remembrance of where he is, and where he needs to be, comes to mind. So, instead of progessing further, he just keeps himself in the kiss, perhaps bringing a little tongue play in, holding it for as long as he can without having to part in order to breath.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((where he is, where he needs to be, and who's nearby to take him there. I love it when I miss importat parts of posts. Or drop PM's.))

Ita McNairee: *she waits until stops for breath, nuzzling him with a hawked nose and curling her lips into a cheeky smile, taking an accounting of his face and his reaction. a chill thumb strokes his cheek in approval* och..

Ita McNairee: (that dropped pm ROCKED. I laughed my BUM off))

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He smiles, gazing down at her, blissfully, the back of his fingers caressing her jawline. "I...really should get going," he says, with great reluctance. "Before Andrew gets impatient and comes a-lookin' for me." He tilts his head, slightly, toward where Laidan is, indicating his REAL reasoning.

Ita McNairee: *a slight understanding nod as she presses cold lips to his chin, singsong quite pleased.* aye loves. best tae gawn awa, dinnae wan ye tae gie en trouble aye? *her hands come up to rub the base of his skull, as she gives him a smile* ets gien early anyhoo

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: "Hmm?" He looks up, noting the slight lightening to the sky, and to make a pun, light dawns. He nods. "Yeah, no sleeping in the sun for you." He smiles a little. "I'll see you later?"

Ita McNairee: aye, en tha meantime, keep me tupperware safe *she slips her arms off himm giving a shrug* ochh.. an yerself tae, effen ets nae mooch trouble. *a goodnatured grin turns soft as she murmers* an dinnae fret tae bad, yer a good person.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He smiles, faintly, and nods. "I'll see what I can do. Take care."

Ita McNairee: G'necht Dream loves.*she captures his eye and winks, then heads out into the park, breaking into a full out run before she's out of sight.. a glance to the sky speeding her on her way. sewers, tunnels, nosferatu, sleep. hopefully in that order*

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He slips away from her, reluctantly, and walks off, looking back at her as he heads to where Laidan is. And trips over a tree root, as he's not paying attention to where he's going.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: He gets back up, cursing to himself, and goes to follow/lead Laidan back to Central Park.

Jeremy "Dream" Thomas: ((And fade...))