Elijah Phillips: Eli turns the key to start the car and looks confused when the music doesnt start up, completely forgetting that he'd shut it off

Jarod Freeman: He looks to Eli as they drive off. "Talk to me, man. Tell me what's going on up there in that fabulous head of yours." A bit of a smile, though there's concern obvious in his eyes and voice.

Elijah Phillips: He brings both hands to his face, giving it an ample rub to attempt to clear his head a bit. He smudges his makeup a bit, but for some reason doesn't seem to give a damn. He clicks the stereo on, at a soft volume and pulls out.

Elijah Phillips: He blinks, gaze straight ahead "You've met tansy, right?" Certainly he had, eli assumes, since they're both social critters.

Jarod Freeman: He thinks. "No, I haven't. Doesn't sound familiar, at any rate. But then again, I haven't been all that networky as of late."

Elijah Phillips: Eli nods "She's just some girl I met.. Anyway I think she's fucking with my head.. It's.." He squints with a confused look to him. Hurt.

Jarod Freeman: He frowns. "How so?"

Elijah Phillips: His lips tighten. Gaze still ahead "I haven't known her for that long.. We aren't dating or anything like that.. But for some reason she seems dead set on having a baby." He gives a sad laugh "Not just any baby.. My fucking baby. It's fucked up.. The girl's insane."

Jarod Freeman: He raises an eyebrow, surprised. "Really. She fixated on you or something? Or does she just want a child, and think you'd be the best candidate?"

Elijah Phillips: Eli shrugs, wideeyed "I dunno.. Whole thing confuses the hell out of me.." He reaches around to scratch the back of his head nervously. "I mean.. she knows what I am.. I told her all that a bit after we met because she was there when the devourer popped up. I thought she deserved to know what we were really like.. I told her all about why I was created.. What my purpose was.." He squints, pain teaming through his pretty green eyes.

Jarod Freeman: ((Rolling Per+Empathy))

Jarod Freeman: 7,4,4,4,5,4,3,

Elijah Phillips: ((what's he lookin for?))

Jarod Freeman: ((The reasoning behind that oh-so-obvious pain and nervousness.))

Elijah Phillips: ((he feels he's been taken advantage of. and is just generally confused by the situation.. as to how he was outwitted socially by a mere mortal))

Jarod Freeman: He looks at Elijah a moment. "She's really gotten to you, hasn't she?" He sighs a little bit. "I'm sorry, Eli. That's fucked up."

Elijah Phillips: He gives another sad laugh "I.. I don't know.. I guess I was wrong about her. I always thought she was this sweet innocent individual.. But even knowing what I am.. and why I was created.. she told me that if I didn't give her this, she'd lose the will to desire entirely. I mean.. to tell an Ishhara that.. It's fucking low.. Talk about a guilt trip.." Squints again, giving the back of his head another scratch.

Jarod Freeman: He sighs. "Jesus." The voice carries a very deep understanding...Elijah isn't the only Ishhara on the car, after all. He shakes his head, looking down. "Do you think she's being honest about that? Or just saying it to get this from you?"

Elijah Phillips: Eli shrugs, again wide eyed "No clue.. No fucking clue.."

Jarod Freeman: A long silence ensues, before he speaks again. "I wouldn't suggest this if it weren't a sticky situation, but have you considered reading her emotions?" He looks Eli's way. "I mean, long as you're outside of the DMZ, you're within rights, right?"

Elijah Phillips: Eli thinks for a second "I don't know if that would count as 'hostile action' or not.."

Jarod Freeman: "Doesn't matter, to be honest." He shrugs. "Personally, I don't consider it hostile action. You're trying to determine her intent in order to protect yourself and her. But regardless, if you're outside of the Demilitarized Zone south of Liberty, you should be okay? Unless..." He trails off, looking at Eli. "Fuck. Is she a treaty member?"

Elijah Phillips: Eli shrugs "Not sure.. She could very well be.." He gives a heavy sigh "I just don't see how I could be put in this shitty of a situation.."

Elijah Phillips: Eli thinks for a minute "No.. wait, I'm pretty sure she's not involved with the treaty. She said something about not being covered." ((I flaked out for a bit, my bad))

Jarod Freeman: He sighs, put his hand on the other's shoulder. There's a kinship there toward Eli. "Look, Elijah. I know we've had...tensions recently. But I still consider you a friend. One of my best friends, as a matter of fact, which probably tells you how few friends I have, considering we haven't talked much in the last few weeks. But I'm here for you." He smiles at the man. "And I'm telling you, you have to figure out the girl's intent behind those words...if they're true, or they're bullshit. Not that it will necessarily make your choice easier, but it could."

Elijah Phillips: Eli sighs "I don't know that it makes much of a difference at this point either way.. Even if she WASN'T pissed at me right now.. My choice would suck ass. I can't win in this.. If I knock her up, the baby'll be born with a big fucking target on its head. And if I don't.." He shakes his head "She has very large overprotective friends that might be very unhappy with me.. Not to mention the likelyhood that I'm crushing a mortal.."

Jarod Freeman: "So you can't win." He nods a little. "Either way, there's problems. Though I will say this, and don't laugh to hard, all things considered. But you can't let fear of what might happen rule your life."

Elijah Phillips: Eli gives a bit of a sad laugh "Oh yeah.. Did I mention that she told the flesh devouring cunt of a fiend where she lived?" Eli shakes his head "I relocated her.. and now she's running off.. She's gonna get fucking killed."

Jarod Freeman: "....shit." He shakes his head. "All right. Here's the question. Shove everything else aside, Ouestucati." He looks at his fellow Lammasu. "Get rid of the Eartbound. The flesh-eating bitch. Whether Tansy's manipulating you or not." He looks at Eli. "Do you want this child?"

Elijah Phillips: Eli thinks long and hard about the question, bright eyes flickering. "*I* adore the idea.. But is Elijah Phillips the sort of person that really needs to be caring for a little one? The boy can barely take care of himself.."

Jarod Freeman: "I think he can. Because I know how much he cares." He looks at Elijah. "Seriously, Elijah...don't let fear blind you." He seems completely serious. "If I did that...honestly let fear rule my life, I'd push Melody away. It would crush her emotionally, but she'd survive. Throw herself into the treaty, or her other stuff. I'd be dodging my own mob of very large, overprotective friends. But she'd be alive." He shrugs. "I recognize the chance that she is in danger, every moment she's with me. And yet, I stay with her. Because she gives me hope. She reminds me of what I rebelled against Him and fought for. To me, she's everything I ever loved about humanity. And I will protect her to the ends of the earth. Even though Jarod Freeman was a man so incapable of love for years before I took control that he destroyed his spirit with drugs and degradation is porn that rapists would probably deem sucking sick. Jarod and I gave each other the ability to love again. And you can give Elijah the ability to love and care for this child, if you want to."

Jarod Freeman: ((degradation is porn=degradation in porn. And sucking=fucking. Yer gonna have a few typos when your post is THAT long. *G*))

Elijah Phillips: Eli's eyes soften a bit, hearing Jarod speak of such things. He turns his gaze to the man, letting a tiny smile creep to his face tension seeming to slide from his shoulders. "Thanks, Jarod.." He nods, looking back to the road, as not to cause an accident "I think I needed that." He looks up to the mirror in shock "Jesus Christ, I look like shit!"

Jarod Freeman: He grins a little bit, though his eyes remain caring. There's just the slightest touch of...something else, there, too...something personal. Pain, maybe? Regret? "Any time. And yeah, you kinda do."

Jarod Freeman: 2,10,

Elijah Phillips: Eli lets out a sincere laugh, shaking his head slightly "I should get you home before anyone sees you with the likes of my skanky ass.." Turns flashing Jarod a good ol fashioned Eli grin.

Jarod Freeman: Whatever it is, it's gone by the time Eli looks at him. He chuckles a bit, and nods. "Yeah. I gotta go see my woman anyway, give her some TLC. I think I'd better, after that long-winded soul-baring monologue."

Elijah Phillips: Eli grins to the man "Make 'er call ya Eli.. I'm sure she'd get a kick out of it." He flashes Jarod a wink, then winces back "Just playin.. don't hit me.." giggling like a schoolgirl.

Jarod Freeman: "You're an ass, you know that?" His friendly tone and the chuckle that follows belies his words.

Elijah Phillips: Eli looks a bit releived when he doesn't take a swing, sitting up straight in the seat. "Yeah.. I've been informed."

Elijah Phillips: Zips the hybrid to Jarod's place, pulling over to park.

Jarod Freeman: "Good." He grins. "Besides, I don't hit girls. Which means you get to deliver the beatings to Cernunnos's Whore. I'll play good cop."

Elijah Phillips: Grins "With pleasure.."

Jarod Freeman: He leans over the console, giving Eli a hug. "Take care, man. Call me if you need anything. Landline, cell, or on the Celestial Line."

Elijah Phillips: Reaches over to hug the man as tightly as he'll allow "Thanks. I'll keep in touch.."

Jarod Freeman: "Cool. Catch ya later." He smiles at Eli, then opens the car door, stepping out and shutting it behind him.

Elijah Phillips: Eli zips off, heading home to fix his makeup.

Elijah Phillips: ((heh. thanks for the scene. I gotta go to bed before I pass out dead. *G*))

Jarod Freeman: He watches it leave, then heads into the apartment. ((Thanks back! I'll see ya later! *hugs*))