Joshua Coil: *His eyes drop to her hand, and then back up to Jody.*

Joshua Coil: Maybe you don't understand, Miss... Ness. Miss Yu is trying to HELP you.

Benny Jones: *He glances to Judy, Joshua and Ness watching them as he takes hold of Arlett's hand, eyes mainly on Ness though...

Ness: Aw shit. I've heard that line before. TV doesn't lie! She slaps her thigh with her left hand, and takes a single step forward toward the spot between Jody and Joshua. ((Awareness if ya got it.))

Ness: 5,10,7,

Jody Yu: 1,1,8,2,3,8,

Arlett: *takes the kids hand, smilling a bit to him, staying with him, to keep him safe.. really.. she is NOT intimidated by the woman....*

Arlett: 7,8,5,7,

Benny Jones: 7,9,1,3,8,7,

Arlett: *and well... she sense it coming ,t aking out the gameboy again, trying to use prime to counter what ever the nuts lady is trying to do to yu and Josh*

Benny Jones: *Benny tenses and frowns slightly...

Arlett: 88will on countermagic...))

Arlett: 3,9,

Arlett: ((yay! this time it worked!))

Arlett: *do telling outloud* She's gonna move faster *frowning*

Jody Yu: ((Waiting on Ness's post, then I think it might be initiative time.))

Ness: Ness frowns. (init time)

Jody Yu: 7,

Ness: 4,

Ness: (10)

Joshua Coil: 10,

Joshua Coil: ((18))

Arlett: 3,

Arlett: 10

Ness: Ness is going to twitch her fingers again, and then slap her thigh. ((spending willpower))

Ravyn: ((Ness, HOLD UP))

Benny Jones: ((What's the roll for init again?))

Ravyn: ((1 die +Wits score+Dex score))

Benny Jones: 5,

Joshua Coil: ((One die, then add in dex+wits))

Benny Jones: ((11))

Ravyn: ((All right, Streamlined Combat Rules, folks. We will be going last to first, is the one exception. Lowest Init Declares & Rolls, then Next lowest, so on up. If you are disabled in some way, by someone with a higher init then you, you losted your action. Initiative order to follow, as lowest to highest.))

Ravyn: ((Initiative order IS: Arlett, Ness, Jody, Joshua. Declare & roll in that order. Make sure you know the Streamlined Combat Rules froim the FAQ))

Ravyn: ((Initiative order IS: Arlett, Ness, Benny, Jody, Joshua. Sorry Benny.))

Ravyn: ((So Arlett, you're up.))

Arlett: *Arlett will move to be in front of Benny to protect him, and well act as countermagic for Josh and yu...* ((so still trying to counter every effect comming from Ness.. she gots all the spheres but one.. so she can counter pretty much anythhing*

Arlett: ((uh.. and I guess rolling ? but shall I roll percept awarenes or just the counter?))

Ravyn: ((Roll your CM, Arlett. If it applies to what he's doing, cool, otherwise, d'oh.))

Ravyn: ((Per+Aware, too, of course. Sorry))

Arlett: ((*giggles* well I got all spehers but one, will pm ya which on I don't have Ravyn after the rolls))

Arlett: 8,4,3,4,

Arlett: ((one suxx... so I don't know which sphers, just ussing prime which means the diff is highter))

Arlett: 9,3,

Ness: Ness is going fall and curl into a ball and hide her left hand in the middle. Her left hand will twitch and then slap her chest. ((spending willpower on the magic))

Ness: 3,2,8,

Jody Yu: ((Benny, you's up.))

Benny Jones: *Benny has learnt one thing since coming onto the streets and that is when a fight happens is to be out of sight or away from there as quick as possible, of course he takes the out of sight option, moving back away for the nearest park bench to get behind...

Jody Yu: ((Rolling Per+Aware first))

Jody Yu: 5,6,2,6,7,5,

Arlett -> Ravyn: oh! the only sphers Arlett doens't have is time))

Jody Yu: Ms. Ness is attempting magic. Ms. Ness is getting a kick to the chest.

Jody Yu: 8,4,1,

Ravyn: ((Joshua))

Joshua Coil: *Excessive force. It's what he's good at.* ((Grapple))

Joshua Coil: 1,6,2,8,10,5,9,

Joshua Coil: 8,

Ravyn: Okay, so recap time...

Ravyn: ((For the record: Capitalization is for easy reference.)) JOSHUA reaches out to hold NESS, and successfully does so. JODY attempts to launch a kick to NESS'S chest, but JOSHUA is in the way, so she comes up short. BENNY backs away, further into the park. Since JOSHUA has held NESS, she is unable to do her actions, and thus cannot get her effect off ((since JOSHUA went first, he successfully immobilized, preventing actions)) ARLETT countermagics.

Ness: ((How is Joshua holding Ness to prevent her actions?))

Joshua Coil: ((He performed a grapple, from behind, pinning her arms to her side in a tight bear hug.))

Ravyn: ((New round. Initiative Order is as follows: Arlett, Ness, Benny, Jody, Joshua. Joshua & Ness, roll contested Strength+Brawls to see if Ness breaks free, if she is attempting to at this point.))

Ness: ((So the twitching still went through?))

Arlett: *Well it is supsoed to be for Neutrality... so she can't really pull a gun and shot... so she keeps playing countermagic. Doing the Netural thing to do, being in Neutral ground* ((again tolling first awarness then counter))

Arlett: 4,8,2,5,

Ravyn: ((Ness took a step toward the space between Jody & Joshua before combat began. Joshua then grappled Ness with 5 successes. Per Hold rules in combat, a successful Hold immobilizes a target.))

Arlett: ((againg I just know is magic so ussing prime in lack of knowing which sphere))

Arlett: 7,5,

Ness: ((Then he better have gripped her fingers somehow, or he's not stopping her.))

Joshua Coil: ((If she's not going to resist, I'm just going to squeeze the air out of her then, that okay, Rav?))

Ravyn: ((PAUSE))

Ravyn: ((Ness: You described your action as follows: Ness: Ness is going fall and curl into a ball and hide her left hand in the middle. Her left hand will twitch and then slap her chest. ((spending willpower on the magic)) I assumed that the falling and curling into a ball was part of the foci, as it is not listed on your Character Sheet. You need to be specific, if it is not listed, as to WHAT your foci actually is, or I will assume. Make sense?))

Ness: ((Yeah, it does. That why I pointed out that his grapple has to grab her hands to stop her.))

Joshua Coil: ((Ness-p, is the slapping her chest and dropping into a ball part of the foci?))

Ravyn: ((All right. Change to RECAP: Ness's effect STILL builds.))

Arlett: ((I guess to you can't slap your chest being held as you are...*looks to Ravyn*))

Ness: ((Last time she slapped her thigh, remember? It's the moving of her fingers and hands.))

Joshua Coil: ((Then if she's casting, does she get a contested action to free herself?))

Arlett: ((huh... the St ruled it so lets go on =) ))

Ravyn: ((No. Break Free or continue casting will be her option this round. Arlett, I saw all your stuff. Ness, your action.))

Arlett: ((cool =) ))

Ness: ((sighs and giggles)) Okay, she continues to build her effect tiwtching whichever fingers are free to do so. She doesn't have the strength to resist... ((more willpower on the effect))

Ness: 9,9,6,

Benny Jones: *Benny keeps backing away from the fight that is happening...

Jody Yu: She walks directly in front of Ness, preventing him from running should he break free. "Desist now, or we will be forced to incapacitate you." Oddly, she's still polite.

Joshua Coil: *And he tightens his grip. A growl escaping his throat.*

Joshua Coil: 8,4,5,6,

Joshua Coil: ((We will be spending two rage as well.))

Ravyn: Rage time, then, Joshua, since you're the only one w/extra actions.

Joshua Coil: ((Squeeze squeeze...))

Joshua Coil: *He lets out a ferocious sounding growl, and squeezes again.*

Joshua Coil: 5,3,4,5,

Joshua Coil: 4,2,8,3,

Ravyn: ((Ness, give me 2 soak rolls. Squeezing does damage. *G*))

Joshua Coil: ((Ness - have to roll soak for the first two inflicted, and then again to soak one.))

Ness: 4,8,

Ness: 1,7,

Ravyn: So, RECAP TIME...

Ravyn: JOSHUA continues to squeeze, hearing the satsifying sound of air being pushed out of NESS'S lungs (total 2 bashing NESS). JODY tries diplomacy. BENNY goes away. NESS'S effect goes off, despite ARLETT'S attempts to counter.

Arlett: ((I need more magic *G*))

Ravyn: ((New round. Initiative Order is as follows: Arlett, Ness, Benny, Jody, Joshua. Joshua & Ness, roll contested Strength+Brawls to see if Ness breaks free, if she is attempting to at this point.))

Joshua Coil: ((*is not sure what Ness' effect IS*))

Ness: ((No one tell!))

Ravyn: ((It doesn't affect his need to break free, Joshua.))

Joshua Coil: ((Okay!))

Joshua Coil: 6,9,6,3,9,4,6,

Arlett: ((mhe....)) *starts biting her lips, she doesn't want to go doing actuall magic on the park, so she moves slightly off, just IF she gets to do magic again, she'll counter, but Joshua and yudi are the Neutral .. diplomatics... she'll just back them up* ((well I can't think on something that is not shoot or magic attack which are both not good))

Ravyn: ((Ness, there's been a lot of confusion because of OOC stuff. It was already stated IN CHARACTER. IC, it happened 2 turns ago that Arlett shouted it out. That was SIX SECONDS AGO. I am reposting to remind.))

Ness: She suffers as the air is forced from her lungs, and a bit of spittle comes out of her mouth onto the ashvalt. She tries to get out, "I desist! Don't incapacitate! You're really hurting me!"

Joshua Coil: ((*wince* Sorry...))

Ravyn: Arlett: *do telling outloud* She's gonna move faster *frowning*

Joshua Coil: No, *he grunts, as he fights to keep a hold on her,* I assure you, I'm really NOT.

Benny Jones: *Benny's stopped where he is watching as Joshua holds onto Ness, ready to bolt for it should the need arise..

Ravyn: ((Ness calls out, Arlett holds action. Benny, still leaving? *G*))

Ravyn: ((Thanks, Benny. Sorry, guys, trying to move things along here.))

Jody Yu: She nods to Ness. "Thank you for desisting. Should you continue to resist from this point, we will be forced to take regrettably more escalated actions against you. You will not be released at this time, due to the speed-related effect that you used. If you release it, we will release you."

Ravyn: RECAP TIME!

Ravyn: JOSHUA maintains the hold, which NESS does not resist. BENNY holds his position, JODY & NESS talk. ARLETT looks ready to back up the two Neutral Parties. ((Anyone else trying combat anymore?))

Ravyn: ((3...))

Ravyn: ((2...))

Arlett: ((I am not...))

Joshua Coil: ((When he counts down to one, all of us have head splodey! And I'm not attacking, simply maintaining the hold until Jody says otherwise.))

Ravyn: ((1...))

Ness: ((No more combat for me.))

Ravyn: ((COMBAT OVER))

Jody Yu: She remains standing in front of Ness, her face always polite. Hell, she even looked a bit apologetic when she tried to kick him.

Arlett: ((I think Ness is a her))

Ness: She is almost crying, but she doesn't let go of the effect. "It hurts alot. Let go. This isn't fun at all."

Jody Yu: ((Her, sorry, I keep thinking Elliot Ness. :P))

Joshua Coil: *Not that she can see him, but perhaps he looks a bit disappointed. Or hungry. Hard to tell. He simply holds her until he is told to put her down.*

Jody Yu: "Release the effect, and you will be released."

Ness: She clentches her fists. "Then you kidnap me or rape me. I've seen this on TV. I dinna do anything to anything to you."

Arlett: ((*giggleS* is cool =) just I was doubting I was right on my thought, but Ness keeps saying her *S*)) *still where she is watching, in case*

Joshua Coil: *He growls.* Maybe we should just take her back to the Concerto.

Benny Jones: *Benny watches them quiet for a moment longer from where he's standing before moving quietly back to Arlett...

Jody Yu: "You performed a hostile action within the bounds of the Neutral Area, Ms. Ness. My apologies, but you hardly did nothing."

Ness: "So that neutral stuff was true? Why isn't there a sign or something? And this is a public place! You ain't the law." She looks up at Jody above the rims of her shades from the ground.

Joshua Coil: The more you argue, the less I put you down, *he reminds her.*

Arlett: That is why -I- told ya....

Jody Yu: She smiles a little. "The Neutral Territory is not known to the general population, Ms. Ness. Thus, we do not publicize it. It is for those of our kind, and others, who wish discretion in their persuits." She looks to Joshua. "It will be rather obtrusive to carry Ms. Ness all the way to the Club. Perhaps somewhere deeper in the park where we may discuss, if she is not willing to release her effect?"

Benny Jones: *Benny tilts his head slightly as he quietly moves to stand beside Arlett...

Joshua Coil: I can carry her, *he says idly.* It would be easier if she were knocked out.

Arlett: *and peers to Benny, offering him a hand if he'll take it, smiling a tiny bit to him, just glad he is still around and safe*

Ness: She's getting bitter now. "You're crazy. Let me go you rapist."

Jody Yu: "Ms. Ness." She looks the woman in the eyes. "You will release the effect, or you will force my companion to render you unconscious for the trip to a place where we may discuss this more openly and civilly."

Joshua Coil: *He makes a face.* Why would I want YOU? You're just a KID.

Benny Jones: *He quietly takes hold of Arlett's hand, eyes not leaving Ness now watching her quietly...

Arlett: they are not gonna harm ya... unless ya harm them first.. or go agressive...*blinks, looking to Yu*

Ness: She hangs her head and releases the effect. "Don't take this the wrong way," she whispers, "I just don't want to be alone with you people."

Arlett: *squeezes the boys hand softly, saing in a low voice* wanna me to call Tansy so you go home with her?

Jody Yu: She smiles a little. "Thank you. I assure you, we will be in a place of business, occupied by many of the general populace. You will hardly be alone."

Benny Jones: *He looks to Arlett as she squeezes his hand, then tilts his head slightly before shaking his head...

Joshua Coil: At the very least, someone has to tell you about the Treaty within this City. You're lucky Fa... someone else didn't find you first.

Arlett: *nods to him, still alert of what is going on with the trio, staying with Benny for now*

Arlett: *glancing to Joshua*

Ness: Her head looks up to Jody, "There is no unbetrayed trust between friends, or enemies. Don't assure me."

Joshua Coil: *He doesn't seem to realize the affect IS released.*

Jody Yu: She nods to Joshua's words, looking at Ness. "Indeed. A non-Neutral Member could have used full force to disable you. The young lady could have, if you acted on her. We could have, but chose non-lethal means." A smile to Joshua. "The effect has been released. Ms. Ness may be released."

Joshua Coil: *he nods, and he puts her down.* Those bruises are going to be sore. I suggest resting.

Ness: She rests on the ground, breathing hard. "Ow."

Arlett: *tilts her head.. erhg.. She DID act on her.... take it... not 'killing' like* she tried to contorl my mind twice... suceeded in the last, that's why I ran

Arlett: ((three times, change that to three times, suceed in first and last))

Benny Jones: *Benny tilts his head slightly..

Joshua Coil: Breathe slower. I know it's difficult but, deely in through the nose, out through the mouth. *He nod sincerely.* Will help take your mind off of it for a while.

Joshua Coil: ((deeply. Not deely.))

Jody Yu: She nods to Arlett, and looks at Ness. "Anywhere south of Liberty Street is Neutral Territory. No hostile action or effect of any kind may be attempted in this area, except to defend yourself. Anywhere else in the city, you may deal with others of your and my kind as you well, but do not go after any other kinds. Should you wish to join the treaty and gain such protection, please contact myself or any other Neutral representative, primarily found at the Concerto Club."

Joshua Coil: Miss Yu, do you need me to be present for her tutoring? *He asks calmly, almost politely.*

Ness: She rolls onto her back and suffers through an intake of breath.

Arlett: *noted, she goes quiet, staying with Benny, listening*

Jody Yu: She looks at Joshua apologetically. "Just one moment, please, Mr. Coil, if you don't mind." A bit of a smile.

Ness: She tries to get questions out. "Who enforces this treaty? Who is under this treaty? What happens to someone that breaks it?"

Joshua Coil: Of course, ma'am, *he says with a nod, and looks over to Arlett. He cants his head slightly, not asking her if she is all right, though he wishes to. Business first. He looks back to Jody and Ness.*

Arlett: *she smiles a hint to Joshua, staying with Benny, seeming just to want to keep the boy out of danger reach if it sprotus again, and mouthing for Joshua a 'thank you' the moment he looks her way*

Benny Jones: *Benny's still quiet, listening to what is being said, head tilted to the side as he does, occasional glance going around still on his guard...

Jody Yu: "The Treaty is enforced by the Neutral Party, headquarted at the Concerto Club. Names of specific groups and individuals under the treaty are not released; assume that anyone who is not a member of the general population is under the treaty, is usually best. Breaches are dealt with by making suitable reparation, from hefty fines all the way up to, if a truly severe breach, passing the individual onto their next incarnation, though of course, that occurance is rare."

Ness: "'L' 'M' 'A' 'O', I ain't joining something like that, and I ain't following your rules." She tries to stand up, and breaths raggedly as she does so.

Joshua Coil: You don't have to join, *he murmurs,* but you ARE expected to follow. What I inflicted on you you interpreted as 'pain'. I assure you, then, what others would inflict on you you would interpret as 'agony'. That is decidedly more unpleasant.

Arlett: *Glances to Benny, thinking of it, is good he hears that too... just in case no one had told him. And looks back to the trio, frowning a bit. Quiet for now*

Jody Yu: "If you state a desire to disobey, we will consider you hostile, Ms. Ness, and will take you to the Concerto for detainment."

Jody Yu: "If you state a desire to disobey, we will consider you hostile, Ms. Ness, and will take you to the Concerto for detainment."

Ness: "I did not fry you either, boy, and I did not do nothing to that girl but make her leave me alone because she was talking down to me. Leave me alone and I'll leave you people alone. I have never been hostile yet in my life." She stands up to her full height of six feet, spider thin.

Jody Yu: She frowns. "Ms. Ness, I have been nothing but polite to this point. We will restrain you, if necessary, and your passing may occur if there is no other way to restrain you."

Arlett: All I did was warn ya... as courtsey, so ya dind't have to go trhough this... with nastier persons...

Ness: "Just leave me alone, that is all I want. I came to this park looking for something, and with all this protection, I do not think it's worth it anymore, even if it is here. I will not be coming back here." She turns around and down at Jody.

Ness: ((Looks down*))

Benny Jones: *Benny frowns slightly...

Arlett: *shrugs, she did warn her cause... well she felt it her duty with the new mage in town, sighs, shaking her head, letting Ness get deeper in trouble or let out, glancing to Benny* ya doing fine? *softly*

Jody Yu: ((Ahh, crap. Guys, delete last post. Due to a vagary in the treaty that was just clarified for me, Jody's last statement is null and void.))

Benny Jones: *He looks to Arlett, then nods slightly...

Jody Yu: ((Last 2 posts, actually.))

Arlett: ((oki))

Arlett: *nods, once Benny does so*

Ness: ((Well, then delete mine as well.))

Ness: ((Both of them))

Arlett: 88then DL the one ragarding Arlett answering on of Ness deleted))

Jody Yu: "I am sorry to hear of this, Ms. Ness. Please be advised that if you violate the treaty attempt any further action within the Neutral Territory, or the city of New York against a Non-Awakened faction, you will have no protection under the treaty, and all treaty members are within rights to enforce it toward you with extreme prejudice."

Ness: "Whatever, I didn't do nothing but send the girl home to her mother, because she was bothering me, and I didn't fry the guy either which I could have done, and then he goes to hurt me. I believe I did not do anything wrong. You can go to hell."

Joshua Coil: *He shrugs.* We warned her. It is all we can do. *He looks over to Arlett.* But if she DOES... do whatever she did. Tell me. *A brief look over to Ness.* Manipulating someone's thoughts or emotions, subtle or otherwise, is just as wrong as abuse of any type.

Arlett: *frowns at Ness, something the woman JUST commented, huffing slightly*

Jody Yu: "I understand your position. Understand ours, and that you have refused membership in the treaty, and all protections therein. Good luck to you, Ms. Ness. Should you change your mind, contact us via the Concerto Club."

Arlett: *and nods to Joshua* will to, thanks

Arlett: *something do seeming to make the girl frown*

Ness: She starts to walk away, limping slightly, and holding her side. "Just leave me alone, girl. Tell your friends to leave me alone as well. Then everyone will get along fine."

Arlett: ((even more))

Benny Jones: *Benny tilts his head slightly and looks around the slightest hint of a frown coming to his face...

Arlett: *Looking to Ness leave, shakes her head* well I least now I get why he alwasy made his point at gun point...*said Very low, more then nothign Joshua's way*

Joshua Coil: Stop raping minds, *he retorts,* THEN everyone will get along fine.

Ness: ((Arcane 2))

Jody Yu: "Follow the treaty, and we will. Good day." She bows his way, politely, and looks back to Joshua...suddenly, she's back to the meeker, nicer Jody. "I will report to Miss Drake, if you are too busy, Mr. Coil?" A kind smile to the man.

Ness: "Stop raping woman, and eat shit, and go die." She continues to walk away.

Arlett: *though immidiatly winces and flitches, her hand tightening slightly on Benny's at Joshua chose of words, without really noticing seeming to gather herself tight toguether*

Joshua Coil: *He looks down to Jody, and the bristling is still briefly there. But the look on her face slowly relaxes him.* I... yes. I have to... go for a walk. Cool off.

Arlett: ((AND Ness nice response..*G*))

Joshua Coil: *He snarls, and shakes his head. A shiver, as he swallows down the anger.* Are you SURE we can't just tie her up and leave her for Fausto's replacement?

Benny Jones: *Benny looks back to Arlett, head tilted to the side...

Jody Yu: The more professional, assertive demeanor comes on instantly as she turns back to Ness. "You were not raped, Ms. Ness. Melodrama suits no one." And she looks back to Josh, nodding. "I will go report to her then. Good-bye." She deos a nod to the man, into a shoulder-bow, then turns to head off.

Ness: She continues to limp away back to her table to grab her pad of paper.

Arlett: *flitches at the snarl, comming out of some dark thougths seems as she looks down a moment, frowns, then shakes her head quickling, pushing them back to the corner they belong to, and closes the door, peering to Benny, tries a tiny smile with a soft* goodevening miss, and thanks fro comming

Jody Yu: And out of the park she heads, off to make her report.

Joshua Coil: *He nods to Jody as well, showing the woman respect.* Good night, ma'am. Arlett. *He gives her a nod, and again, he looks down to the boy.* Sorry, *he murmurs to him, and bristles, as he walks down the road.*

Arlett: ((the good eve to Jody))

Jody Yu: ((With a goodbye to Arlett, too. *S*))