David Poe: * He keeps pushing... * " We live in this hood at least for the moment. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to dave with out a word*

Melinda Stowe: A slight nod to David. "well at least you are close, I still have some distance to go," she looks to Roxy before back up at David. "Although if it was on the way I would not be so diverse as to walk with you."

Cori Frost: She glances to Dave and then Back to Roxy.

Alice Newcomb: She draws sweeping lines in the sand with her finger, as the older kids talk... line up on line... like a poem in the sand... eyes growing distant and vacant.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *then to Cori* Thats cool, don't think my name has a meaning.

Melinda Stowe: ((Adverse...damn what happened to the a. *shakes head*))

David Poe: " Depends what direction you are headed, but I will at least make sure that you make it to the street, Melinda. "

Cori Frost: Cori glances at Alice's movement out of the corner of her eye.

Cori Frost: "Cori was given to me by Puck..a teacher to my artist Vacant hollow soul."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((knew what you meant*s*))

Alice Newcomb: Her fingers trail a fan here and swirl there, tiny granules of what may have once been mountains slipping between her fingers like water... and she moves the earth....

Melinda Stowe: She looks around to the motly crew of people gathered, wondering she looks to David when he says what he does. "That is too kind of you, although I wouldn't wish for the younger women to be left on their own." hell she is almost twice the age of some of them she was sure of it.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *nods her head a bit at Cori* Ah, yeah ok... gotcha...*then glances to Alice* Something wrong squirt?

Alice Newcomb: ...one tiny grain at a time... how long... a spiral twists into a mobius... a figure 8...

David Poe: * He just nods, still wondering about Alice. *

Cori Frost: "eturnity..."

Alice Newcomb: She doesn't respond to Roxy as she shapes the sand beneath her fingers.

Alice Newcomb: She slowly leans closer and closer to the ground, turning her head to the side slightly, as if listening, fingers still pressed into the sand.

David Poe: " Alice, how is your horse? Tinkerbell, right? "

Cori Frost: casually watches Alice studying...

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *just shakes her head slightly at Alice antics*

Melinda Stowe: She pulls out for her back pocket a PDA and holding it in her right handand bringing it up close to her face and she glances around watching everyones reactions.

Alice Newcomb: She blinks and sits up suddenly when she hears her name. "Huh? She's fine."

Melinda Stowe: 7,6,6,

Melinda Stowe: ((Awareness all))

David Poe: 2,1,2,5,1,

Alice Newcomb: 6,1,9,5,10,2,8,8,

Cori Frost: 1,7,2,7,7,

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: 8,3,5,2,6,6,

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((I think dave broke his brain with that roll))

Cori Frost: (ooouch)

David Poe: {{ Dho }}

Melinda Stowe: ((1 and 2 magic has been done 3 it is comming from Melinda. $ I will PM ya))

Alice Newcomb: ((double botch... double damn, poor David))

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to Mel but doesn't say anything... i mean she already knows what everybody here is*

Alice Newcomb: Slooowly turns to look at Melinda. She's one of them.

Alice Newcomb: Licks her lips and looks quickly away. She can't be.

Cori Frost: She glances to Roxy." i'm guessing the others here are aware as well?"

Melinda Stowe: She looks to everyone awaiting their reactions and seeing what they do weather ignore or what, Alice looking towards her, she nods her head and does something at her right wrist before putting her PDA away in her back pocket once more. "Maybe we should go somewhere else?" she suggests.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Anyone got a phone I can use?

Alice Newcomb: Dave> *swallows* "D-daddy got me a new horse for the steeple chase. A thoroughbred."

Cori Frost: "i have a cell"

David Poe: * His hands tighten on Roxy's shoulder, stoping her from swinging. His head drops slowly then jerks back up. * " He is back Roxy. He is fucking close. "

Alice Newcomb: Oh, god! She can't believe she said Daddy!

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Can I borrow it? *holding out a hand to Cori. then gives Dave a odd look* Who?

David Poe: " Thats nice, Alice... Thats really nice. "

Alice Newcomb: Looks at Cori a moment, then sweeps her hand over the designs in the sand, erasing them.

Melinda Stowe: She glances to David after picking up her box once more in her arms frowning slightly.

David Poe: " You know damn well who. You told me he was gone. "

Cori Frost: Cori reaches into her pocket and passes it to Roxy as she skipped the current song on her iPod.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gives David and look and obviously has no clue who he is talking about* What?

Alice Newcomb: Get slowly to her feet and looks around.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *stands up out of the swing and starts dialing the number she memories, glancing to Mel* Might want to put that down and get comfortable. *starts to walk a few steps away apprently wanting a little privacy as she waits for a answer*

David Poe: * He turns away and begins to walk, heading vaugly in the direction of home as he shakes his head. *

Cori Frost: She then glances to Alice with a whisper "there are some secerts that no one understands..."

Michelle Morgan -> Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *Click* "Hello?"

Melinda Stowe: She glances inbetween David and Roxy. "If you all would like maybe we could all go someplacew more secure?"

Cori Frost: (heh Cruxshadow's quote)

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *looks in Daves direction when he starts off* Where you going? What the hell is the matter? *getting a little aggeravated at his weird behavior*

Alice Newcomb: Stares at Cori.

David Poe: * He holds up a hand over his shoulder. * " Its back. I felt it. Figure it out. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *when someones answer* Hey, I got a bunch of fishes and no frier. I know how you like to have cookouts and gather everyone together and all.

Cori Frost: She smiles enigmaticly

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gives Dave a dirty look at his reaction and basicly blowing her off*

Alice Newcomb: Looks a little nervous, or scared, it's hard to tell which.

Melinda Stowe: ((Dunno who that is but hey cool *L*)) She moves after David. "David, I would sugest that if you felt something wrong you need to speak to us because there is no one but us for at least a one block radius."

Michelle Morgan -> Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: "Roxy? Hey. How many fish?"

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Um at least two big ones and maybe one little one. *looking in the direction Dave went and not very happy at the moment*

David Poe: * He shakes his head... * " Just run, Melinda. You dont want to deal with it. Ask Roxy. I am going home. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to Mel at what Dave says and shrugs fairly obviously not having a clue what he is talking about*

Alice Newcomb: Edges a little away from Cori and glances around again. They're all getting weird.

Melinda Stowe: She frows having given up on walking around the cracks in the cement. "I was the one who did something if you feel that I am bad, then I am sorry you feel thatr way. I assure you I checked that is what I did. If you doubt me I can show you the results that I came back with."

Cori Frost: She slipped off her swing and crawled over to Alice. "i see things...people...who are encased in fear..and sometimes they don't even know it..."

Michelle Morgan -> Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: "All right. Ummm...crap. Okay, you wanna bring them over?"

Alice Newcomb: Backs away from Cori, almost tripping over her bike helmet.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *sighs* Actually could you maybe come or send someone too.*gives the location and vuage discription of the playground* There is something I need to take care of. *sounds more than a bit aggervated at the moment*

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: 4,9,1,5,7,

David Poe: " If that was you then what the fuck am I supposed to think about you then? " * He stops and turns to look at her...* " I dont even know you. "

Cori Frost: "Boo.." She smiles and laughs a little "relax i'm playing around"

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to Cori who is apprently tormenting alice and getting more agervated* KNock it off...

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to Dave* Look it was here and nothing is wrong, trust me. *sighs feeling a headach coming on*

Alice Newcomb: SQUEEEKS! She's breathing rather hard, maybe she's having an asthma attack.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((here = her))

Cori Frost: "Shh relax Alice.. do you have an inhaler?"

David Poe: Roxy>> " Your the one that said we are not strong enough. Well I felt it and nothing has changed. What am I supposed to do? "

Alice Newcomb: "I'm...I'm just gonna get a drink of water..." And she points in one direction and walks in another. There must be drinking fountain around here.

Michelle Morgan -> Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: "Send someone...you want me to go out to a playground at 2:00 in the morning?" She sighs. "All right. I'm all the way across town, Roxy. Are you sure they're going to be there when I get there, or are they going to wander off?"

Melinda Stowe: She comes to a stop still clutching the box in her hands. "Good question, excelent even. I do not know, I do not know what you truly felt, so I am not one to judge biased on your own remembered feelings of others." she stares right into Davids eyes, and now he can truly see the blue tinge despite the low lighting in the whites of her brown eyes. The fact that her nose looks like it has been broken a tiome or two and even the slight jut to her jaw indicating that her jaw is not aligned correctly. "But I can say I understand distrust." Now that they are away from the group she doesn't even look back to them. "Good evening." and starts heading off.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Be more specific please, I had no idea what you was going on about at first. He's dead. *then waves him over and walks to meet him half way*

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *back to the phone* Yeah i will be here and I think I can keep the circus from leaving town... but try and hurry please. *sounds a little desperate for the person of the phone to hurry*

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *takes the phone away from her lips and then whistles plenty loud to get Mel's attetion* Just get your ass back over here. *doesn't sound like she is really asking, then glances to cori and Alice* Just sit down ok, *then just to cori* Stop messing with her.

Michelle Morgan -> Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: "All right, Roxy. I'll be there as soon as I can. Have them ready to be rounded the hell up and ready to be driven elsewhere, because I'm not talking fishing in a playground. After all, the game wardens are out hunting later."

Alice Newcomb: 3,6,4,5,9,6,1,

Michelle Morgan -> Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((later=lately))

Alice Newcomb: She's spied what looks like a drinking fountain past the jungle gym and she's heading for it.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Yeah i know, but a subway trip just seemed out of the question. *glancing around at the semi controled chaos that is now swirling around her as everyone seems intent on going a diffrent direction*

Cori Frost: "i did she was sitting there in the sand doodling stick figures."

David Poe: * He raises his hands to that and wathces Melinda turn away from him...* " Am I the only one that felt that. He is here. Right now. Damn people! Where is the fire? "

Michelle Morgan -> Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: "Got it. My car's not that big, so prep someone for a trunk ride. Be there ASAP." *CLick*

David Poe: * Then he turns back, heading in Roxy's direction. * " What the fuck? "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *flips the phone closed then tosses it to Cori, then walks over to Dave. Stands on her tippy toes to whisper to him*

POSTS MISSING

Cori Frost: Pockets the cell and continues to doodle humming softly.

David Poe: * He turns to watch as Melinda walks away...* " It might be too late. "

Melinda Stowe: She stops and stiffens when Roxy wistles and tries to dictate things to her. She turns around. "Miss Roxy, please, as others wish not to do things you suggest force is not neccessary." she inhales deeply and looks to deeply. "I believe they all felt what I did although you were the only one who felt something different than they did our internal sensors are not always 100%. It is a lesson that I have had to learn on many occasions."

Alice Newcomb: Slurps down some water from the tiny trickle the fountain anemically spurts forth, then looks around again.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *leans against dave* I need a smoke. *then to Mel* Look just hang for a bit, if you want to leave after great. Thats your call, but just hang for a bit it is in everyones best intreastest if you do. *said as evenly and as politly as she can muster at the moment*

Melinda Stowe: She looks to Roxy. "I understand that someone was going to be meeting us here. I would suggest so that things to not get further out of control that we go somewhere private that is even somewhat secure or at least away from prying eyes so that we may speak."

Cori Frost: Cori studies her Stick person comic as it starts to unfold and sudden erases it all.

David Poe: * He nods and holds up his lighter, watching Melinda and not looking quite as sketchy as before. * " Just chill out Mel, like you said I might have gotten my signals crossed. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *nods in full agreement* Thats the plan, I just need none of you to go wandering off right now if you don't mind. *offers a fairly sweet little smile, but jonesing for a cigarette*

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *reachs in daves pockets and gets one of his cigarettes and takes out two and lights them up. Taking a double drag and instently calming down then hands one to Dave*

Melinda Stowe: "Roxy I ment your friend meeting us somewhere secure. As waiting her for an undetermined ammount of time for themto arrive and imposing upon them to takeus where ever we were to go sounds a bit much in my estimation."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: They are on the way and will be here as soon as the traffic gods allow. There is no secure location up around here. *takes another calming drag of her cigarette*

Alice Newcomb: She slowly walks back to where she left her helmet.

Melinda Stowe: Note really wanting to offer up her own home as then any one of them could come wandering by and possibly get themselves into trouble. "Then where are we headded to once your friend get's here?"

Cori Frost: Cori is still nearby the Helment drawing in the sand....some random doole.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: A safe location, but you can talk to her about that once she arrives. *glances to Alice watching her to make sure she is about to leave*

Alice Newcomb: Picks up her helmet and shakes the sand off it.

Cori Frost: "You ok?"

Alice Newcomb: She carefully avoids looking at Cori and her doodles.

Alice Newcomb: Nods vaguely.

David Poe: * He takes a drag off the smoke and starts to wander back in the direction that he came from as he wraps an arm around Roxy...* " Im not good, but I am cool now. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((she is NOT about to leave.... blah))

Melinda Stowe: She takes a deep breath, exhaling it slowely still holding onto the box in front of her. Not moving any closer to the group, waiting.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *leans into him as he leads her back* You was pretty good last night.

Michelle Morgan: And up to the parking lot pulls a midnight blue 2005 Audi TT 250 Coupe Quattro. Out of place in this neighborhood? Hideously.

Cori Frost: "Come back a sec, i promise not to do anything weird."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *pats daves chest and detachs for him when the car arrives and starts walking towards it. more than a little relieved*

Michelle Morgan: ((Playrgound, not parking lot. Unless the playgroun HAS a parking lot... *G*))

Cori Frost: (lol)

Alice Newcomb: "You won't pretty soon," she mumbles moving closer to see what Cori wants.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((we got the gist of it*s*))

Melinda Stowe: She glances to the car and continues to await Roxy's friend.

David Poe: * He nods... * " I thought that I was at least. "

Cori Frost: she pats the ground "just sit and relax, i didn't think you'take me that seriously. Just wanted to appologies for freaking you out. Never realized i was creepy i guess. "

Michelle Morgan: The driver's side door open, and out she steps, in a leather jacket over a T-shirt and a skirt. ((DD for completeness next.))

Michelle Morgan: Wow, here comes sex in a flowing skirt. The woman walking ahead radiates “hippy free love,” and has the body to prove it. Standing about 5’7” and weighing probably around 110-115 pounds, she is one of those people that everyone secretly despises; she looks good without really trying. Her hair, a light honey blonde, hangs free, curling slightly where it ends at the shoulder. She has bright green eyes, filled with an exuberant, rebellious energy. ((Fame 3: Check Who's Who for Details))

Alice Newcomb: Settles to the ground like gravity has suddenly discovered her, hitting the sand a little hard.

David Poe: * He wanders back as Roxy breaks away and takes a seat on the swing she was on earlier as he speaks to both Cori and Alice...* " Sorry guys. probably the shrooms. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *once Michelle is out of the car she walks close like she is going to give michelle or kiss or a hug but instead merely leans close and apprently whispers to her*

Alice Newcomb: "S'okay, David."

Cori Frost: "could be worse"

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones -> Michelle Morgan: Oh thank god your here... *sounds like a bedeviled scout master at wits end* The guy is dave, the one I was talking about before. The nerdy chick is Mel she is I believe a VA but Dave got some curropt vibes off her so need to be carefull I didn't get it so either I sliped up or he did. Goth girl is a hollower and the little girl is acting funny and seemed to react to Mel doing magic not sure if she is anything or not but might be.

Melinda Stowe: She studies the car with a wary eye and they the driver of the car as Roxy approaches her. Then a glance to the motly crew in the sanf box once more as she continues to stand where she is a good distance from all of them, box still clutched in her hands.

Michelle Morgan: A brief nod to Roxy, and she murmurs something back as she gives a smile to Melinda.

David Poe: *He smiles too them both...* " Thanks. " * Then he looks over to Melinda and tries to motion her over. *

Michelle Morgan -> Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: "They know they're all about to go somewhere and chat?"

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *nods yes to Michelle and says something back*

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones -> Michelle Morgan: Thats what I told them i managed to keep them from bolting but it wasn't easy, The goth chick is Cori and the girl is Alice. If mel is something off, dave and i will back your play. We have just begun working as a coven so... *just trails off as that pretty much says it all*

Cori Frost: Glances to Michelle neutral expression upon her face. calm relaxed she leans back on her hand.

Alice Newcomb: Stares sort of blankly through Cori. "I forgot your name."

Michelle Morgan: A nod to Roxy, and she starts to head in the direction of the little foursome.

Melinda Stowe: She blinks several times both to the smile from Michelle and to the fact that David wanter her to come over to him. She remains where she is a few moments long and moves her very random and long path closer to the swing set although not as close as before.

Cori Frost: "Cori" She says with a smile to Alice.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *does follow at once, takes a moment to take a drag off her cig or maybe just the chance to watch Michelle walk away. regardless in a moment she follows behind, taking another drag soon after the last*

Alice Newcomb: "Right. I knew that."

Melinda Stowe: Melinda has placed herself so that Michelle and Roxy do not walk close to her unless they head directly at her.

David Poe: " Melinda... I am sorry. I just got a bad vibe from you. I have alot of deep shit on my mind and I think maybe I read a little more into what you were doing than what was really there. Just chill, and I agree we should go somewhere else. But where? "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *breaks off from follow Michelle to walk up to Dave and stand on her tippy toes to give him a kiss on the cheek*

Michelle Morgan: "Up she walks, giving the group a smile. "Hey, people. I'm Michelle. How are you all?"

Alice Newcomb: Michelle> "Hello," she says shyly, glancing up at her, and then away.

Cori Frost: Grins "hmm Sober...but good"

David Poe: 8,8,8,3,10,

David Poe: * I know that voice. *

Melinda Stowe: She glances over to David. "It is not you and what happened that keeps me where I am." she says "Do not let my physical actions trouble you at the moment they are my own to deal with. And for the record I am not upset at you in the slightest, understanding comes in different formats and once the bugs have been worked out, you'll get better at certain reactions."

Melinda Stowe: She looks to Michelle. "Good Evening."

Alice Newcomb: Tilts her head and puts up her hand to block Melinda from her peripheral vision.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *takes a drag off her cigarette and lets Michelle do her thing how ever she wants to handle it*

David Poe: " Was doing better till I heard you. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *just turns and looks at Dave at his statement and his expersion says it all.... now what the fuck?*

David Poe: " Sorry, thats a discussion for another time. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((his = her.... blah... stop need for sleep))

Michelle Morgan: A smile to Alice, and a grin to Cori. "Good to hear...about the good, that is. All right, so I'm a friend of Roxy's, and apparently, she thought it might be a good idea for me to talk to you all. However, I don't think a playground is a good locale for this particular chat, so who wants to come over to my place and hang for a bit?"

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((ARG... stop = stupid.... justing going to stop while I am ahead))

Michelle Morgan: ((David, who was that directed to? Michelle?))

Melinda Stowe: Her eyes dart to look at David no facial expression. Slowelyt manouvering the box in hewr arms slighly.

Cori Frost: "Got nothing better to do, sure why not."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones -> Michelle Morgan: ((yep it was*G* he reconsises her voice... this day just keeps getting more and more interasting*L*))

David Poe: {{ Correct. He has heard her on Air America. }}

Michelle Morgan: A blink, and she looks to David. "Pardon?"

Alice Newcomb: Looks over her shoulder at Dave and Roxy.

David Poe: * He shakes his head... * " Dont worry about it. Vastly different political views but they have nothing to do with what is happening here. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *just uses her free hand not holding the cigarette to cover her eyes and upper face silently wondering just what else can go wrong tonight*

Melinda Stowe: "I am sorry Miss Michelle." she speaks up after darting her eyes back to Michelle. "I do not see what you would need to speak with me about."

Michelle Morgan: "All right. Well, then. I just woke up, left my bed, and drove halfway across town to pick all of you up and take you into my home for a discussion that could be incredibly helpful to you all, if I understand things correctly. So if they have nothing to do with what's happening here, then let's dispose with the insults, all right?" Yeah, she's none too pleased, all of a sudden. She turns and heads toward her car. "Anyone who's coming along, my car is open. I'll be waiting until people stop piling in."

Melinda Stowe: "But I would be pleased to meet you whereever to discuss things."

David Poe: * He winks too Alice when he notices the look and he mouthes the words " Stay down " *

Cori Frost: Cori stands up and dusts off her pants follows after Michelle as she skips the current song on her iPod.

Alice Newcomb: Looks confused her eyes darting from David to Roxy then to Michelle.

Melinda Stowe: 1,9,7,6,6,3,

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *for the moment leaves her free hand covering her eyes almost afriad to look to see if anyone followed Michelle while she continues to smoke with her other hand*

Melinda Stowe: She frwons when she catches what David Mouths to Alice. "Cori Alice and Roxy why do you not join Miss Michelle." she is looking at David.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *finally drops her hand only seeing Cori heading that way*Look this would all go easier and we could actually talk if everyone would just pile in. *sounds tired more than anything*

Cori Frost: "Oh damn.." She mummers as she sees the car "Shot Gun!"

Alice Newcomb: "What about my motorcycle?" she murmurs at Roxi.

David Poe: * He closes his eyes at that, then stands and starts walking for the car. How can anyone that espouses a bigger government even assume someone is insulting them? *

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *rubs the bridge of her noise* Dave can drive it and follow behind, will leave more room anyways. *glances to Dave to make sure he is ok with that*

Melinda Stowe: She involentarily shiovvers at the mention of the motorcycle. "If you think you can why do you not follow if you can on it Alice." she is trying to be helpful and polite at the same time.

Alice Newcomb: Rises after David does, but heads towards her bike, and tries to budge it out of the sand.

David Poe: * He looks back to Roxy... * " I would kill myself if I tried to do anything with that. No shit. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gives Mel a not happy look and mouths when Alice is not looking* You seen her driving it. What you want to see her crash again?

Cori Frost: Cori climbs into the front seat and waits.

Melinda Stowe: She makes her way carefully with the same wierd pattern to Michelles car, once there she frowns slightly. "Miss Cori might I please have the front seat if you would be so kind."

Alice Newcomb: "Well... can you help me push it out of the sand, David? It's stuck."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *just sighs and heads for the car to get in the back, just wanting this night to be over so she can go lay in a hot bath for a few hours*

Cori Frost: Looks at Melinda"oh you did decide to come....eh sure. " she climbs into the back taking the right doorside.

Melinda Stowe: She shrugs to Roxy. and mouths "Leave it here, or follow I am not driving it."

David Poe: " Then again it might be for the best. Want me to take your bike, Alice? " * He moves off to help her free the machine. *

Alice Newcomb: Lowers her voice so only David can hear as he helps her shove the bike out of the sand.

Michelle Morgan: She smiles a little to Cori and Melinda as they get in. "Hey, guys."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *once in the car she leans foward to whisper to Michelle again*

Michelle Morgan: ((And Roxy. *G*))

Melinda Stowe: "Thank you Cori." she says after the girl has vacated the seat a slight smile on her face. She climbs in and with the box on her lap she fastens the seat belt then shuts and locks the door and plasters herself up to the door.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones -> Michelle Morgan: If she gets on the bike I seriously doubt she follows us

Cori Frost: "ello " She smiles back.

David Poe: * He nods and smiles before answering in a low whisper. *

Melinda Stowe: She glances to Michelle with her eyes under the viel of her hair. "Hello."

Alice Newcomb: "Okay," she says handing him a set of keys.

Michelle Morgan: She looks to Roxy and shrugs. "Her choice." A look around to the three. "Sorry about that, guys. I get grumpy from time to time."

David Poe: * He climbs on the bike and waits for Alice to hold on, then watches the car. *

Cori Frost: "if i was woken up during sleep time yeh i'd be grumpy too."

Melinda Stowe: "Things happen." she states glancing out the front windo damn it was close and licks her lips. Feeling very confined and close to the people in the car.

Alice Newcomb: Gets on the bike behind David.

Michelle Morgan: She starts up the car, and drives off, heading toward Midtown.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to Dave and Alice to see what they are doing, sees aprently he is going to drive while she rides.*

David Poe: * He starts the machine and smiles as the headlight glows...* " I think I see why you like this. "

Alice Newcomb: Tugs her helmet on.

Michelle Morgan: ((And off to MT Residence, guys?))

Melinda Stowe: ((*Moves off there*))

Cori Frost: ((sure)

David Poe: * Then he pulls out, folowing Michelle. *

Alice Newcomb: "She's a good bike." Wraps her arms around his waist and sets her feet on the rear pegs.

David Poe: {{ Outstanding }}

MORGAN/JACOBS APARTMENT

David Poe: * He takes it easy, knowing his limits. Then he speaks again as he pulls in next to the car. * " She is a great bike. Have you named her? "

Alice Newcomb: "I call her Baby."

Melinda Stowe: Oncew Michelle pulls the car to a stop and turns off the car. Melinda has her seat belt unbuckled door unlocked opene and out the door despite the box of computer supplies in there and shuts the doorwith her foot.

Alice Newcomb: "My dad has a Ninja 500, but he almost never rides it. It's too big for me to handle though. I can't lift it if it falls over."

David Poe: * He smiles...* " Nice. I call everbody baby. " * He stands and throws one leg off as soon as Alice lets go, then returns the keys. *

Michelle Morgan: The apartment is in SoHo, an upscale place with the buzzer security, spacious apartments, patios, the whole works. She parks the car in the parking garage, then leads them all upstairs to the apartment.

Alice Newcomb: Slides off after him, and accepts the keys, tucking them into her pocket.

David Poe: * He nods... * " Thats alot of bike. If I ever get one I think it will be a cruiser. I am a little more laid back than you I think. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *follows quietly having not said anything on the drive over, just smoked unless Michelle asked her to put it out*

David Poe: * He follows. *

Cori Frost: Naturally plays follow the leader fingers slipping into her pockets as she walked.

Alice Newcomb: "I'm built for speed." *G*

Michelle Morgan: Once up, she unlocks the door and moves into the apartment, which is as spacious as the place looks to have. It's kept fairly clean, with a living room with all sorts of stereo euipment, nice kitchen, and two bedrooms, both doors shut. A quitar and music stand is set up near the window, with an ashtray nearby it. As she opens the door, a kitten comes up, rubbing along her legs. She smiles and picks the cat, chuckling. "Hey, Sprout. How're you, hon?" She steps aside to let everyone in.

David Poe: * He chuckles at that and then finds a place to sit once they are inside. *

Melinda Stowe: Mewlinda follows behind everone else and even plasters herself to the side of the elevator waiting for people to leave it then once again following to the apartment. Not speaking once, chest rising and falling somewhat rapidly like she has run a marathon while inside the elevator. She seems better at following behind everyone else and doe not mind this at all.

Michelle Morgan: ((Who, Michelle, Miss Super-Smoker herself, ask someone to put out a cigarette? Sheah. *G*))

Alice Newcomb: She's not entirely sure why they're here, but she follows quietly along. She's playing with the big kids now.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *heads over to the outcast corner by the window so she can keep smoking, taking a seat on the window ledge by the ashtray*

Cori Frost: once inside she takes a seat on the floor laying on her stomach.

Alice Newcomb: Gives Melinda an occassional strange look, as if expecting her to explode any minute.

Melinda Stowe: She slides into the apartment near the wall and walks to the livingroom and remains standing, box still held in her arms.

Alice Newcomb: Looks around. She's not sitting next to Melinda. Cori is too creepy, Roxy is smoking, so she settles down next to David.

Michelle Morgan: She shuts the door and steps into the living room, doing a quick look around. "All right, folkd...just so you know. Rules of the House...everyone's views are respected here, all right? No insults, be reasonable, and if you don't agree with someone's veiwpoint, just make your point. No one is wrong in this house. Everyone cool with that?"

Cori Frost: just nods her head.

Alice Newcomb: Gives a tiny nod.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *flicks ashs in the ashtray not really paying attetion but then she has heard it all before*

David Poe: * He nods, that is fine with him. *

Michelle Morgan: She looks to Roxy and grins. "You can bring the ashtray over, hon. Sam's out cold...the smoke doesn't bother me, obviously. Just sit on this couch, so you and I don't bother any potential non-smokers."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *picks up the ashtray and sits it on the coffee table and takes a seat on the couch, taking a long drag off the cigarette.*

Melinda Stowe: "But of course." she is the only one who speak it is more polite to say something than just nod your head anyways. She remains standing, let them have the seat's she doesn't mind one bit.

Michelle Morgan: She looks around at the nodding faces, smiling a little. "All right, then. As I've said before, I'm Michelle. Now...who's Melinda again? You're gonna have to forgive me, I'm bad with names this late at night."

Cori Frost: (how much longer is this gunna take... i'm start to drift off )

Melinda Stowe: "That Miss Michelle would be me." she says from her spot away from the group while still being in the room.

Michelle Morgan: ((Understood, Cori...I know that Roxy-P is, too...should we pause this and try to pick up tomorrow?))

David Poe: {{ Same here }}

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((I can, dave-p has a date though so not sure about him))

David Poe: {{ If you can go without me. I promised someone I would do something with them tonight. }}

Alice Newcomb: ((can swing either way))

Cori Frost: (i'm open for a pause)

Michelle Morgan: ((Then you're in the right apartment, Alice. *Rimshot*))

Cori Frost: (hehe)

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((I think she is a tad young there Michelle*s*))

Melinda Stowe: (*LOL*))

David Poe: {{ Tip your waitress, he will be here all weekend. }}

Alice Newcomb: ((*LOL*))

Cori Frost: (well is she is..i'll take that slot! *g*)

Michelle Morgan: ((All right, let's pause this shiznit, pick it up tomorrow sometime.))

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((well I think it is safe to say by this latest display most of us are slap happy tired so why don't we shoot to start the scene at about the same time tomorrow 2am ESTish maybe Dave-p will be back if not we can start with out him))

Alice Newcomb: Lots of us to coordinate, shall we set a time?

Melinda Stowe: ((Sounds like a plan. Sleep well you all *S*))

David Poe: {{ I should be unless alot of things go very very very well. }}

Cori Frost: (ok you have my ICQ....and i'll be aroung after i wake up ....probably after noon est time)

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((you asker her out for a year and she said no... I doubt things will go THAT ... "well"))

Alice Newcomb: kk good night. Have fun Dave-p!

David Poe: {{ Blah. She hates cops. }}

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((and your a cop.... think about that*G*))

David Poe: {{ Night all. Will assume 2am est for now. Someone drop me a PM if a better plan comes along. }}

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((night all. off to bed...))

Cori Frost: (kk night)

Michelle Morgan: ((2 am EST is perfect. See y'all then.))

Alice Newcomb: ((and that last was ooc)) icly: She cranes her neck around to look at Melinda.

Cori Frost: Cori rolls over unto her stomach and looks over to Michelle.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *sitting on the same couch as Michelle, smoking her cigarette seeminly content to just sit while things work themselves out*

David Poe: * He glances too the others, glad that he was not asked to rat anyone out. "

Melinda Stowe: Her eyes dart around to everyone in the room then back to Michelle. With a little bit of manouvering she holds the box with one hand and brushes her hair back behind her ears with her free hand. Now you can all see clear;y her very distinctual triangular face, her brown eyes with the whites clearly not white, a nose that has been broken and the offset of her jaw. As well as a surgery scar along the right side of her face by her ear.

Alice Newcomb: Seated near David, she does her best not to look as clueless as she feels.

Alice Newcomb: She doesn't stare at Melinda because, well, she already knew she was... wrong.

Michelle Morgan: She looks over to Melinda, then looks around the room, considering a moment. Doing it here, to one of them, wouldn't be a good idea... Then, she looks to the bedroom door, and nods to herself a bit, before looking back with a small smile. "All right. So, if you all can give me just a moment...Melinda, wait riiight there. I have to go do something for a moment."

Melinda Stowe: "But of course." she had manners. Seeing that this might take a while and no real way of sitting by herself she places the box on the floor and stands back up, clasping her hands in front of her.

David Poe: * He smiles as Michelle leaves the room and then asks the question on his mind... * " Why are we here? Did someone fart? "

Alice Newcomb: She is so glad she's not the only one who doesn't know. On the other hand, she had hoped to ask David that question and get a sane answer. Sooo, she looks at Roxy.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to dave and shakes her head slightly, asprin and a really long bath is on order for later. Taking a drag off her cigarette*

Michelle Morgan: She stands up, setting her cigarette in the ashtray, and moves to the bedroom door, opening it and stepping in before shutting it behind her. A few muffled words, from her and another, sleepier voice, and then, silence for a few moments. ((Prime 1/Life 1/Corr 1, Sensing Resonance in all patterns in the apartment, 1 Quint to lower difficulty to 3, 3 rolls. WP on last roll))

Melinda Stowe: She looks to David. "We are here for one puropose introduction and understanding of where we each are."

Michelle Morgan: 9,9,10,

David Poe: * He looks back to Roxy...* " It was a friggin joke. "

Michelle Morgan: 4,7,8,

Alice Newcomb: "Where we are?" A questioning look at Melinda.

Melinda Stowe: She takes a deep breath and refuses to sigh refuses to sigh. oh well she sighs. Standing compleatly imobile except the slight rise and fall of her chest one could invision a statue standing there. A creepy one, but one none-the-less.

Michelle Morgan: 2,8,2,

Michelle Morgan: ((Per+Awareness rolls from all who got it))

Alice Newcomb: 2,9,3,3,7,9,8,1,

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: 3,2,5,5,9,9,

Melinda Stowe: She looks to Alice. "How acomplished we are at our talents." she says

David Poe: 5,10,6,4,6,

Melinda Stowe: 2,3,8,3,8,

Cori Frost: 5,8,5,4,2,

Alice Newcomb: Blinks at Melinda. Oh geez! She talked to it! Shut up, Alice!

Michelle Morgan: ((Due to # of succ, diff is 5 for your roll. 1 succ: Magic just occurred. 2 succ: It came from the other room, and was a Liberating Resonance. 3 succ: You know what spheres were used, if you have them. 4+ succ: PM me.))

Alice Newcomb: No, she doesn't look any less confused for Melinda's explanation.

Michelle Morgan: ((And also, so I don't have to open 5 character sheets, PM me your Resonance, please))

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones -> Michelle Morgan: ((4 success if the dif was a 5))

David Poe -> Michelle Morgan: {{ PM you }}

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones -> Michelle Morgan: ((dynamic))

Michelle Morgan -> Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: There was a hint of a sexual charge to it, too. Slightly heady rush...very Dynamic.

Cori Frost: Cori looks towards the bed room wondering.

Alice Newcomb: Her eyes dart towards the bedroom door, and she leans forward dizzily one hand going to her temple. She looks like she might puke any minute now.

Michelle Morgan: ((By PM'ing your Resonance, I meant your type and the descriptor word, sorry, should have clarified.))

Michelle Morgan -> David Poe: There was a hint of a sexual charge to it, too. Slightly heady rush...very Dynamic.

Alice Newcomb -> Michelle Morgan: Alice: dyanamic 1, pattern 1, entropic 1

David Poe -> Michelle Morgan: {{ Inquisitive and dynamic }}

Cori Frost -> Michelle Morgan: Questing Resonance- feeling of emptiness erienes.

Melinda Stowe -> Michelle Morgan: Resonance: Structured))

Alice Newcomb -> Michelle Morgan: Uhh type? Primordial

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *makes no visable indication anything at all just happened. Takes another drag off her cigarette, softly blowing the smoke up*

David Poe: * He feels it, but he is more worried about Alice at the moment. * " Its okay, thats a neutral feeling. "

Melinda Stowe: She feels that she explained it perfectly well, she makes no emotional or visable indication that something happened as she watches the reactions about the room.

Alice Newcomb: "I don't feel good," she says softly. "Will you take me home, David?"

Alice Newcomb -> Michelle Morgan: Resonance: dyanamic 1 (struggling), pattern 1 (grounded by ‘reality’), entropic 1 (drug induced decay of the senses)

Melinda Stowe: "Miss Alice why don't you go and wash your face in the bathroom, while the feeling passes."

Michelle Morgan: A few more muffled words and the door opens. She slips back out, a hint of a smile on her face, and looks around the room. "Sorry about that, guys."

David Poe: * He glances back to Roxy and then answers Alice... * " I need you here with me to watch my back, and Roxy's. When the time comes I will take you home I promise. "

Melinda Stowe: Her eyes dart to Michelle. "It is of course no porblem, except that the young miss Alice here feels ill."

Cori Frost: she smiles and tilts her head to michlle"did you have fun in there?"

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gives Dave a slight smile at his glance, then looks over to Michelle* I think it confirmed what I guessed earlier though.

Michelle Morgan: She looks over at Alice, concern coming to her eyes. "Are you okay, hon? I've got some tea, if you need it...might make you feel better." She looks around at the rest. "Does anyone want anything, for that matter? Coffee, tea, something stronger, if I won't get arrested for serving it to you? Sorry, forgot hospitality."

Alice Newcomb: Glances at Melinda, then looks at David carefully avoids looking at Michelle. She doesn't want to go in the strange woman's bathroom. Anything might be in there!

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Sure beer... and I won't arrest you for serving me. *a slight smile with a ghost of amussment to her voice*

Alice Newcomb: "No thank you," she mumbles.

Cori Frost: i could use something stronger.

Michelle Morgan: A slight nod to Roxy in response to her question, with a look that says, Everything's cool.

David Poe: * He shakes his head... * " I dont want anything. "

Michelle Morgan: "All right." She heads to the kitchen to make drinks. "So, you're probably all wondering what the hell you're doing here, right?"

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *seeing Michelle misread what she meant* No I meant I think someone just woke up. *with only the faintest glance of her eyes towards alice*

Melinda Stowe: "No thank you though, I have my own." She reaches down to the box and pulls out a bottle of water, sitting inside one of those igloo thing to keep it cold. She stands upright or as upright as she has been and takes a sip from the bottle.

Alice Newcomb: Doesn't look real happy to be there, Roxy's comment zipping right over her head.

Cori Frost: "i assume we'll fine out in a moment"

Samantha Jacobs: From the bedroom Michelle just came out of comes footsteps. First comes a small orange cat that parades out like it owns the place, starting to sniff at everyone there. Not long after comes a tall, lanky woman dressed in sleep pants and a button up men's shirt. She looks half asleep, and glances around at everyone there a little warily. Black hair falls messily over dark, almost bitter eyes. She's cradling a black and brown kitten to her chest.

Michelle Morgan: "Oh. Yeah, I think so." She makes drinks and comes to bring them out to everyone...Heinekin for Roxy, gin and tonic for Cori, and a rum and Coke for herself.

Melinda Stowe: Her free hand goes to thge bridge of her nose and she closes her eyes. Fresh meat...or how did that song go....'spring is busting out all over!' just switch it out to 'They are busting out all over!' and we are doomed. she sighs takes another sip of her water and slowely lowers her hand to her side opening her eyes once again.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to Sam as she enters, happly takes the beer and takes a swig. Crushes out the butt of the cigarette after a last drag from it, not minding the curious cat*

Alice Newcomb: Grabs the orange cat when it sniffs at her and clutches it to her like an anchor.

David Poe: * He waits... *

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *then glances up to Michelle as if she almost forgot.* Thanks...

Melinda Stowe: Her eyes dart to look at Sam and she says politly. "Sorry if we woke you by our visit Miss. It is a pleasure to meet you." she stands where she is unmoving still, no hand held out for a hand shake, nothing.

Samantha Jacobs: A faint nod to Roxy, and she lurks in the background. The cat seems surprised at being grabbed, but settles into Alice's arms, and starts to purr calmly. Any attention is good attention to that one.

Michelle Morgan: "Everyone, this is Sam. Sam, this is everyone." A warm smile goes to the half-asleep woman, as she sits down next to Roxy.

Cori Frost: Cori pets the cat lightly and looks up to Sam curiously.

Samantha Jacobs: "That's alright." Comes an oddly rough voice, as her eyes shift to Melinda, a faint nod to her.

David Poe: * He nods to the woman and continues to wait. *

Alice Newcomb: "Hi," she offers shyly in Sam's direction as she pets the cat. She seems quite adept at finding the good spots (animal ken).

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Don't think we are the ones that woke her up.*muttered softly with more than a bit of innuendo in her tone*

Michelle Morgan: "So, back to business." She leans forward, resting forarms on her knees, and looks around the room. "Why don't we start by eveyone introducing themselves, name, then Tradition if you have one. If you are confused by what I just said, let me know." She looks to her left to Roxy, to start.

David Poe: * He nods his head again, remembering the feeling with a grin that quickly fades. *

Samantha Jacobs: A small nod is given to Alice. The cat purrs louder in her arms.

Melinda Stowe: A nod to Sam. "If you have not been previously introduce. The young miss on the floor is Cori, the one next to Michelee is Roxy, on the other couch is David and Alice, and I am Melinda, or Mel." she looks from Sam to Michelle " I do happen to understand why we are here but my explinations do seem to have quite gone over some heads here."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gives a Michelle is this really nessacry look* Just Roxy, some call me a Darkling or as cori put it earlier a Hollow One.

Melinda Stowe: "I am duly sorry Miss Michelle for my forwardness in introductions." she falls silent and remains that way. As if in this order she would be the last to speak anyways.

Alice Newcomb: Catches her breath when Roxy says darkling. She thought Cori was one, but then... there really aren't any. She focuses on the cat.

Michelle Morgan: She nods to Roxy, then looks around to the rest of the room.

David Poe: * He takes his cue from Roxy. * " David, and I am exploring my options. "

Cori Frost: She hums softly "well i never said Hollow One...but close enough...i'm a hollow soul.

Melinda Stowe: She datrs a glance to David a frown marring her forhead.

Samantha Jacobs: Eyes slowly track over each person as they say their name.

Alice Newcomb: "Alice," she mumbles when it seems like it's her turn. "I'm not a darkling, or any kind of -ling at all." God, she's talking like an idiot.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to dave, but stays silent then to cori* Well that is the name Neville gave us and it has stuck so easier to use to avoid confusion.

Samantha Jacobs: A small shift. "Sam Jacobs... as of yet, undecided." A finger runs over the kitten in her cradled against her. Absently.

Melinda Stowe: Once it is her turn. "I am Melinda and I am a Virtual Adept Nexplorer"

Cori Frost: She nods her head "it is, i have yet to meet him yet though."

Michelle Morgan: Cori gets a smile and nods, as does David and Melinda. Alice gets a comforting, understanding look. Sam gets a grin. "Officially...I'm Michelle Morgan, of the Cult of Ecstacy...or Ecstatic, if you prefer."

Alice Newcomb: Closes her eyes and all but crushes the poor cat against her chest. She just needs to wait it out. It'll pass...

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *offers Alice a soft smile* A Darkling is just a nickname for some of us who like the more spooky aspects of life you might say. Similiar you might say to the term Goth, pasty faced kinds not the barbarians that sacked Rome.

Samantha Jacobs: The cat stops purring to give a noise of prostest. It doesn't like being squeezed quiiite so much. Sam makes a small gesture to the kitten... as if offering her silently to Alice. For comfort.

Alice Newcomb: It's hard to tell if she even hears Roxy, since she neither looks at her, nor acknowledges her words in any way.

Alice Newcomb: She won't look at Sam either. In fact, she's pretty much decided she's not going to look at any of them. She lets the cat go and pulls her legs up, wrapping her arms around them.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *takes a drink of her beer*

Samantha Jacobs: The cat leaps, but settles against Alice's side. Sam remains silent and watching.

Michelle Morgan: "All right, so we're all nice and introduced." She looks to Alice, thinking a moment. "Alice...are you okay, honey? You look pretty understandably wierded out right now." Her voice takes on a bit of a maternal tone to it as she smiles to the girl.

David Poe: " Well I guess that its good to meet you all... "

Alice Newcomb: "I'm fine," she squeeks.

Melinda Stowe: A smile to Michelle, she actually doe show emotions from time to time and at the noise of a squeeking cat she looks to Alice and frowns.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gives Michelle a odd look of are you kidding me* I doubt she has a clue, if my guess is right she litterly just woke up and her parents are most likely keeping her drugged up cause they think something is wrong and she doesn't know any better.*sounds a bit bitter? maybe*

Michelle Morgan: A tilt of the head. "You don't look fine, hon. I take it this is your first...exposure to a lot of this?"

Samantha Jacobs: Sam glanced at Roxy, and them to Alice. Understanding and sympathetic, lowering her head.

Alice Newcomb: Her eyes flicker to Roxy, then Michelle. "May..may I use the bathroom please?"

Cori Frost: Cori sips her drink and glances to Alice sympathicly.

David Poe: * He reaches over to Alice's ankle and squeezes it...* " Its alright. This is nothing. "

Michelle Morgan: She looks to Roxy and nods a little bit, then looks back to Alice with a smile. "Of course you can, sweetie."

Alice Newcomb: Gives Dave a worried look and slides off the couch. "Where is it?"

Melinda Stowe: She remains where she is silent. She doesn't have a mothering bone in her body but if what Roxy says is truye she lowers her head a bit her hair falling in front of her face to cover her face.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *takes another swig of the beer, best to give her a few mins to collect herself before trying to reason with her*

Michelle Morgan: "Right off the living room, hon." She gesture to the door between the two bedroom doors.

Alice Newcomb: She hurries into the bathroom, a soft click as she works the lock if there is one.

Michelle Morgan: There is a lock.

David Poe: * He watches the girl slip off. * " For the record thats fucked up. She is way too young to have to deal with this, or I think that she is. "

Michelle Morgan: She looks back to the others with a sigh. "All right. Let's just give her a minute...in the meanwhile, welcome to New York if you're new, nice to finally meet you if you're not. I'm the Deacon for one of the three Chantries--magical houses, for those unaware--in the city. And, these days, I'm the welcome wagon, too." A bit of a smile.

Samantha Jacobs: She keeps an eye on the bathroom door, even as she listens.

Cori Frost: "it is and there are those younger...and older..."

Michelle Morgan: "Yeah, David, she is a bit young to have to deal. Unfortunately, our Muse tends to make that decision for us. She's not the youngest I've ever seen awaken, I'm afraid."

Melinda Stowe: She listens to Michelle, water bottle clasped between her hands.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *doesn't say a word but looks a littl agitated and keeps glancing in the direction of the bathroom. IF she is paying attetion to the conversation at all it doesn't show*

David Poe: * He shakes his head and shuts up. *

Michelle Morgan -> Alice Newcomb: ((Her Prime/Life/Corr scan is still active, so let me know if Alice is hurting herself or anything.))

Alice Newcomb -> Michelle Morgan: She's in there making a phone call on her cell phone, trying to reach someone named Dr. Cline.

Michelle Morgan: A nearly-apologetic sigh, and she looks around. "All right. It's good that you guys have all come here...because I'd like to give you guys a couple heads-up on some things going on in the city, and who's who, what's what." She leans back, and looks around. "To start with, anyone here not know what either a Marauder, a Nephandi, or the Technocracy is?"

David Poe: * He stays silent. Pretty well versed on that stuff. *

Melinda Stowe: "But of course." she says to Michelle's question.

Melinda Stowe: ((Ment she knows what they are doh*slaps forhead*))

Cori Frost: She resist the urge to say she doesn't.

Alice Newcomb -> Michelle Morgan: Apparently the doctor isn't in at 3 o'clock in the morning, go figure.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *still seemingly not paying attetion to the conversation, acting as if she isn't really involved, draining the last of the beer and keeping a eye towards the bathroom*

Michelle Morgan: She looks around, hearing no objections, and nods. "Beautiful. Well, here's the good news. Right now, no Nephandi in the city. Here's the bad news. We do have a Marauder, and we do have, of course, the Technocracy." She sighs. "The Marauder is a man named Robert Wright, and he's got a think for converting kids. Very dangerous man. He's already kidnapped one young mage here in the city, one younger then all of you guys, and he's going after another, one who got away from him years ago."

David Poe: * He nods slightly, aware. *

Samantha Jacobs: Her lips curl a little bit at Roberts name, but she says nothing.

Alice Newcomb -> Michelle Morgan: She folds up the phone and puts it away in a zippered pocket, pulling out a small ziplock full of pills, which she spills into her hand.

Melinda Stowe: She frowns a Maurader. "How many years ago?" She asks.

Cori Frost: She then glances to where Alice when sighing softly.

Michelle Morgan: "About fourteen years, Melinda." The others may notice she's gone more then a touch pale at the mere mention of Robert, her voice lowering slightly and her expression quite serious. "Keep the hell away from him, guys. He's in his mid-forties, tanned, short dark hair, silver at the temples. Dark blue eyes, angular face. He's hard to miss...especially if he works magic. The Resonance will quite possibly make you sick, it's so dizzying."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gets up to take the empty beer bottle into the kitchen*

David Poe: * He calls out... * " You alright, Alice? "

Alice Newcomb -> Michelle Morgan: She picks through them, as if considering which one to take.

Melinda Stowe: An eyebrow quirks up. "A fanatic then great, and duily noted as well." yeah she doesn't wish for more broken body parts thank you very much. "Any plans in the go for his disposal, and the possible retrieval of the child?" yes she said possible.

Alice Newcomb: "I'm fine..." her voice leaks faintly from the bathroom.

Michelle Morgan: A glance to the bathroom door and she frowns. "Dammit..." It's muttered under her breath, and she stands up, moving to the door and rattling the doorknob before she purses her lips. "Alice...those aren't going to help you, I promise."

Cori Frost: She stands up and moves to the bathroom knocking on it lightly.

Cori Frost: (beat me!)

Samantha Jacobs: She shifts and watches Michelle as she heads to the door. Lips press into very thin lines, eyes narrowing.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *throws the beer away and rumages in the fridge for another. Opening it she comes back into the room*

Alice Newcomb -> Michelle Morgan: David's call seems to have spurred her on, so she crams them all in her mouth (5 pills) and runs the water, sticking her head in the sink to drink from the tap.

Melinda Stowe: She glances to the bathroom door as everyone seems to be intrigued by the young Alice. She sighs. She looks around for a chair seeing that thwere is one by the music stand she picks up her box and moves over there around everyone else and them moving about and takes a seat placing the box on the floor by her feet.

David Poe: * He tries to catch Roxy's eue, amiling at her and then at her beer. *

Alice Newcomb: *sound of running water*

Cori Frost: Cori moves back to her seat and sips her drink.

Samantha Jacobs: The orange cat, now that Alice is gone, heads over to investigate and bother Melinda.

Michelle Morgan: A sigh, and she steps away from the door. Code of Ananda, and all. She moves back to the couch and takes a seat.

Samantha Jacobs: Its a tiny kitten, that gives a tiny purr at being petted, curled up in Alice's lap.

Alice Newcomb: Pretends she deaf, making no response to Michelle either. She's not entirely sure about the kitten, but it's only purred so far, so it's probably okay.

Melinda Stowe: She turns her attention back to Michelle, remaining silent and waiting to hear what else is up.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *turns and repostions herself on dave's lap so she can talk to Alice* Alice, you need to stop taking them. They won't help and what you feel is perfectly natural, trust me on that. *her voice soft and as soothing as she can make it*

David Poe: * He rests a hand in Roxy's lap and looks around, a little preturbed as he listens. *

Michelle Morgan: A sigh, and she nods. She's gone, for now. Time later. She looks to the rest of them. "So, next up, the Technocracy. They're here, no surprise, and based on what we know, they've recently decided the War isn't over yet, like everyone thought it was. They're picking up on their patrols, so keep things subtle, if you possibly can. It doesn't always work out that way, but if you see the groups of men in suits, best if you start heading the other way. Right now, unfortunately, we Traditions are a bit disorgzniaed, but I'm doing what I can do to work on that. Which brings us to the Chantries."

Alice Newcomb: Nope. Roxy isn't here either, because there's no way she could know she took anything. Which of course may mean David isn't real either, in which case... how did she get here?

Melinda Stowe: Nothing new, there. She remains listening. As she has decided that Alice either has to accept what she knows to be true or continue on the way she is.

Alice Newcomb: She continues petting the kitten. As long as it doesn't put on a Cardinal's cap and do a tap dance, she's happy to pet it.

David Poe: * He listens and nods, not really knowing what else to do at this point. *

Cori Frost: I'm still looking for the conductor.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *sighs and bit and gives up for now, takes a another drink of the beer. Perhaps intent on finishing it before dave tries to snag another drink himself*

Michelle Morgan: It's already been decided in her mind...the girl isn't leaving her tonight, particularly on her rice burner. Not while on antipsychotics. "There's three Chantries here in New York. The first one is strictly Hermetic...it's called the Four Elements. They tend to be fairly cloistered, but they're opening up lately."

Michelle Morgan: "Second up is Madame Ling's. Run by an Ecstatic like me, a Euthanatos, and a Celestial Chorister. They're the so-called New Kids on the Block, but the Deacons have a good head on their shoulders."

Melinda Stowe: She glances to Cori then back to Michelle. Aaaaah recruitment into the chantries oh goodie. she takes her water out of the box and takes a sip of it.

David Poe: * He starts to pull out a cig and light it, but then notices the tray over by the window. * " Let me up, babe. "

Michelle Morgan: "Finally, there's my Chantry, Haven." She smiles a little. "I'm the Deacon--leader--of the Chantry. We've been around for a while, and we tend to be the communication link between Ling's and the Four E. We've got an Etherite and two other Ecstatics there." She pauses for a moment, giving them time to let all this sink in.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((moved to the couch where Michelle is and roxy was actually last night before we ended the scene but still out of his reach*s*)) *gets up off his lap so he can get up*

Alice Newcomb: Gently pets the tiny kitten, focusing on the humming sound inside her head in order to tune out the voices.

David Poe: * He crosses the room to get to wherever the tray is, then lights up as he listens. *

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *sits back down, though a bit curious* So how many in the other chantries? I mean yours has what four? *with a slight glance to Sam, knowing by what she said she is a orphan and no mention of a orphan in the chantry*

Melinda Stowe: She nods her head "Thank you for that information." she says to Michelle. "I take it new recruits are needed in the chantries, and we are being asked to join up in the latest insursion of the Technocracy?"

Michelle Morgan: "Ling's has, I think, five. The three Deacons, and two Orphans." Her eyes move from Roxy to Melinda. "Well Melinda, the reason I'm bringing this up is quite simply this...I suggest, personally, that you guys find yourselves a Chantry to join. I'm not trying to tell you guys to join Haven. I'm just saying that, independantly, you guys are more vulnerable to external threats, like the Marauder or the Union."

Michelle Morgan: "And the Hermetics...well, I'm not sure. They don't tend to report their numbers, though again, they're becoming a little more open in dealing with us."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *thinks on that a moment* So nine and all the hermetics in one place is it? *seems a bit puzzled* Figured there was a lot more around than that.

Alice Newcomb: Hums softly. There's no tune to it, it's more a sort of creepy insect sound.

Samantha Jacobs: She's silent the whole time, just listening.

Melinda Stowe: She smiles a bit to Michelle. "That is understood, if need be I have places to go where I am out of their reach. And I have had my own run-in's with them over my time. Although I do thank you for your concern."

David Poe: * He takes a long drag and holds it in... * " That all then? "

Michelle Morgan: "There are more." She nods. "We're currently trying to get the same message to all of them."

Melinda Stowe: She looks to David then to Michelle once more. "How many of these members have Mentors and are wquiped to be mentors?"

-> Michelle Morgan: ((House party!!!!!!! *G*))

-> Michelle Morgan: ((Is this Michelle's house?))

Cori Frost: "what about places to charge up?"

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *shakes her head slightly about something then downs the rest of the second beer and gets up to take it into the kitchen to throw it away*

Michelle Morgan: "All the Deacons are pretty-well equppied to teach, Melinda." A look to David, brow furrowing. "Not quite yet. There's something else I need to discuss...the Treaty."

Michelle Morgan: ((Yes, Lurker))

Jeff Rogers: And just like that, he pops into existence behind Michelle's couch. "Oh... Guests. Sorry."

David Poe: * He nods... * " Not in a hurry. Just wondering. "

Alice Newcomb: She gently sets the kitten aside on the couch.

Samantha Jacobs: 5,2,9,2,8,2,10,

Samantha Jacobs: She twitches as someone simply -appears- and whirls to face Jeff, hand reaching for a gun that isn't there.

Alice Newcomb: Blinks at Jeff and slides off the couch, heading for the front door.

Jeff Rogers: DD> He's 6ft tall and eighteen years old. His skin is the typical paleness of the truly English, but his hair is a white-blonde that hangs straight and ragged down to his waist, uncut for at least ten years. His build is slender but athletic, his movements carefree and spontaneous. His young face is chiselled, elfin, with a touch of beauty to it that could mature into something wonderful later in life. He's wearing patchy, baggy jeans, well-worn trainers, a t-shirt that has seen better days, and a long grey servicemen's trenchcoat from world war II. His eyes are hidden behind dark metal-rimmed sunglasses that are probably knockoffs of some famous designer brand.

Michelle Morgan: She looks back at Jeff, blinking, then sighs as Alice heads for the door, moving to intercept. "Alice...wait up."

Melinda Stowe: She looks like she was about to say something and presses her lips together when Jeff Arrives on the scene. She knows that trick she has done it time and again herself.

Jeff Rogers: "Shelle. What you want doing with this kiddie we got?"

Michelle Morgan: "Busy, Jeff. Give me a minute."

Jeff Rogers: He beams brightly at Alice. "'Lo Alice. Nice to meet you."

Alice Newcomb: Hurries when Michelle tries to intercept her. She has to get out of here.

Samantha Jacobs: A twitch and she slowly goes to leaning back against the wall, irritation clear on her face. Her frame tense.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *returns from the kitchen see's jeff a moments surprise not hearing the door but hey maybe they like full bed. Move over to stand by Dave and take his cigarette to take a drag off it*

Michelle Morgan: ((Dex+Athletics to catch her. Girl on antipsychotics does not drive home. WP))

Alice Newcomb: Oh no, no, she's not talking to Jeff.

Michelle Morgan: 3,2,5,7,5,

Melinda Stowe: She takes a sip of her water, manner does no one have them these days. She had wanted to hear about this Treaty from someone who sounds knowledgable in it and not from the rants on the net.

Alice Newcomb: 9,2,6,4,4,10,

Cori Frost: takes another sip "so much to keep it subtle"

Alice Newcomb: Darts for the door!

Cori Frost: Cori kicks a leg out to trip Alice

Jeff Rogers: His accent is that kind of EastEnders english.

Michelle Morgan: She sighs as the girl beats her to the door and out. "DAMMIT!" She looks back at David. "Tell me you still have the keys to her bike."

Cori Frost: (should i roll?)

Samantha Jacobs: "C'mere Jeff." A soft sigh, a small jerk of her head. She'll fill in him.

David Poe: * He shakes his head as the moron pops in unanounced and is glad again that none of these people know where he lives. *

Melinda Stowe: Melinda stands and looks out the window to see if she can see the motorcycle. If she can she is going to short the starter out so that it will not start.

Michelle Morgan: ((Cori, she had already gotten up and was heading for the door...I don't think you have the chance at this point.))

Alice Newcomb: ((roll it Cori))

Alice Newcomb: ((nm))

David Poe: * He shakes his head...* " Nope. But I did switch the distributer wires. "

Jeff Rogers: He tilts his head toward Sam. Folds his hands behind his back.

Alice Newcomb: If she makes it out the door, she runs for the elevator.

Michelle Morgan: As Alice had parked in the parking garage with Michelle, Melinda can't see the motorcycle.

Samantha Jacobs: An orange cat winds around Jeff's legs.

Jeff Rogers: "I'm not sure I actually ~want~ the full story. This looks like a total clusterfuck."

Samantha Jacobs: She rubs her head. "She... was, is, newly awakened. On antipsychotic drugs. She was bordering on not so good. When you popped out of existance, I think you shoved her over." A small nod.

Michelle Morgan: ((David, did you? I don't recall any post saying you had done that.))

Melinda Stowe: She looks over her shoulder to David and raises an eyebrow saves her from some work and she moves to sit back down. And looks to Jeff. "It probably would have been better if you had asked before entering that way, unless it was a total emergency for you?"

David Poe: {{ When they arived and he threw his leg over the bike to give her back the keys. The next post was him checking the choke. }}

Alice Newcomb: ((The choke is a lever on the handle bar, the distributor is on the engine.))

Jeff Rogers: He shrugs. "Shit happens."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *sighs as Alice runs off, all and all not a good night. Still holding Daves cigarette she had taken and takes another long drag off it*

David Poe: {{ On mine the choke is on the carb and the throttle is on the handlebar. Its not a big deal to me. }}

Samantha Jacobs: "... a young newly awakened mage on drugs is now running around New York alone because you startled her over the edge... and all you can say is shit happens?" A tilt of her head.

Cori Frost: Cori sits up thinking and sighing "where would a scared little girl go?"

Michelle Morgan: "No, Jeff, shit doesn't happen. I have a phone. Please use it before teleporting yourself over next time, so there aren't Sleepers here." She slips out the door, after Alice.

Jeff Rogers: "Yes. Shit happens. You're all standing here like fucking lemons instead of DOING something about it. Get off your high horse and HELP her rather than shooting off at the mouth at ME."

Cori Frost: does anyone have a pen and paper?

Jeff Rogers: "Tell you what, fuck it." He tugs out his iPAQ and flips open the aluminium case it's in.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *just gives Jeff a dirty look, hands Dave's cigarette back before she smokes it all*

David Poe: * He looks over to Cori and shrugs...* " Home. "

Melinda Stowe: She blinks at what Jeff says. "Impressive, yes it does, but for a newly awakend in this time with many things out there most of all the Technocracy out to recruit, or suppress us. That was not one of the most masterful of plans"

Samantha Jacobs: She simply watches. SOMEONE has to stay in the apartment, and she's scary. She glances at Roxy. "Roxy... could you please go with Michelle? I'd apprciate it."

Cori Frost: "Where is her home?"

David Poe: * He takes a drag off the smoke when he gets it back. *

David Poe: " Over in Brooklyn. At least that is what she told me. Might have been a lie. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *shrugs a bit a sam's request and with a nod of her head to dave to follow* Sure. *then heads out to follow in Michelle's wake*

Samantha Jacobs: "Thank you." She says quietly, eyes flicking around to the others in the room.

Melinda Stowe: ((DLP))

Alice Newcomb: She exits the elevator in the garage and hurries towards her bike, fumbling the keys out.

Michelle Morgan: She looks to the elevator...fuck, it's going down. She takes a deep breathe, then starts running down the stairs, hoping that she beats the girl there, but knowing that she won't.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((so those of us going "outside" we going to at least for the moment switch rooms? to avoid confussion))

Melinda Stowe: They wouldn't understand why she wasn't going after the girl, so she remains sitting.

David Poe: * He catches the look from Roxy and moves to follow, wondering what the problem is. *

Michelle Morgan: ((We're not beating her to the bike, Roxy, so let's just you and I do PM's, since only Michelle and Roxy went out of the apartment. Easier for me to log.))

Michelle Morgan: ((Or, since David's coming with, yes, let's move to Open. *G*))

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *heads out, notes the elevator and heads down the stairs. figuring dave will catch up soon enough*((alrighty))

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((moving to open))

Samantha Jacobs: The orange cat continues to wind about Jeff's legs, purring faintly.

Jeff Rogers: He bends down and scritches the cat between the ears, then taps the iPAQ's screen. "Take care, Sam." And he fades away.

Jeff Rogers: ((*eats lurker's soul*))

Samantha Jacobs: "Later Jeff. Maybe we'll get a chance to talk under better circumstances one day." A faint nod. A small purr from the kitten.

Cori Frost: She shakes her head at the disappearing Jeff hopes the dox burns hurt. then shakes her head bad karma..

Samantha Jacobs: She lets out a long, and irritated sigh when Jeff is gone. "Fuck. Brialliant." Eyes slide to the door, and then to Cori and Melinda. Her posture is rigid, hinting at a military bearing.

Melinda Stowe: She breaths a sigh of relief. "Manners, I always say they come in handy." she looks to Sam. "Would my estimations be correct, if you know that is, that young man is a VA as well?"

Samantha Jacobs: "I think so..." She mutters to Melinda, shifting uneasily.

Melinda Stowe: "Okay, thank you." she mumbles. "I would off3r to stay here is there is a need for you to follow after them. I realize you really do not know who I am but I assure you your home would be safe."

Samantha Jacobs: A rub of her head. "That's alright Melinda."

Cori Frost: Cori stares at her drink and then rolls onto her back.

Melinda Stowe: "Not a problem Miss Sam." she says then takes another sip of her water. She crosses her legs with a nice resounding pop of her hip bone. she winces it always does.

Samantha Jacobs: She flinches at the noise Melinda's hip makes as well. A bit of pacing. She doesn't SO the social thing. "Do either of you want anything?"

Melinda Stowe: She holds up her bottle of water. "No, but thank you very much for the offer Miss Sam." She holds the water bottle in both her hands once more she also isn't the social type so she remains silent, not really having much to talk about.

Cori Frost: "So what branch? Marine?"

Samantha Jacobs: "US Army." She grunts from the kitchen.

Melinda Stowe: She brushes her hair back to behind her ears once again. Listening to Cori and looking at Sam as she waits for the results of the young man's inopertune drop in to filter back.

Samantha Jacobs: ((color change))

Michelle Morgan: Sam's phone rings.

Samantha Jacobs: She picks it up immediately. "Hello?"

Michelle Morgan -> Samantha Jacobs: "Hey, sweetie, it's me. We caught up with her...David and Roxy are going into the bistro she entered to talk to her now."

Samantha Jacobs: A faint sigh. "Alright. Melinda and Cori are still here."

Melinda Stowe: She looks interested in the phone when it rings. She might not have been able to go after the girl but she was still curious to find out what happened.

Michelle Morgan -> Samantha Jacobs: "Jeff called me, he's tracked her, so we caught up. How's everyone there?"

Samantha Jacobs: "...quiet. Very... quiet." A small shift.

Michelle Morgan -> Samantha Jacobs: A sigh. "Alice worries me, Sam. She took a lot of antipsychotics in that bathroom, more then she should have, I think. She's not OD'ing, but she's pretty stoned-ish. I'm thinking I'll probably drive her home, if she'll let me."

Cori Frost: Cori closes her eyes a moment trying now to yawn.

Samantha Jacobs: A rub of her face. "All that stuff used together fucks with your head. Horrendously. That's why I refused to take it." A sigh. "Alright. Kay."

Melinda Stowe: She remains silent and will wait politly for Miss Sam to get off the phone before excusing herself because as it sounds, they will not be returning.

Michelle Morgan -> Samantha Jacobs: "I know it does, sweetie. I've dealt with kids on it before. A lot of times, when kids Awaken early, the parents put them on it." She sounds tired. "I love you."

Samantha Jacobs: A hand runs through her hair. "I love you too."

Melinda Stowe: She replaces the water bottle in it's resting place in the box, when she hears Sam's words of love to the person on the other end. She looks to Cori wondering how this other young one was going to be getting home, but that really was of no concern to her really. She watches the kitchen to see if Sam comes back out.

Michelle Morgan -> Samantha Jacobs: "I'll see you when I get home." A sigh. "Whenever that is. If you're comfortable with it, let Cori and Melinda know they can crash out on the couch. If you're not, then I'm fine with that."

Samantha Jacobs: Sam is visible in the kitchen. Tall, lanky, and tired looking.

Samantha Jacobs: "I'll be up." Comes the quiet murmur. "I'll let them know. I'll be here if you need me."

Michelle Morgan -> Samantha Jacobs: "I know you will, Samantha. Thanks. Love you, see you in a bit."

Samantha Jacobs: "Love you..." Comes the murmur, as the phone is shut down. An exhale, as she leans against the counter. "Melinda, Cori... you're both welcome to crash here tonight."

Cori Frost: "Cool i'll sleep here...its comfy"

Melinda Stowe: A nod of her head and she lifts the box into her lap as she waits. Running her hands through her hair letting them falls back to hide most of her face.

Samantha Jacobs: She pushes off from the kitchen, disappearing for a moment, before reapparing with blankets for the two, and collapsing into a chair to wait.

Cori Frost: Cori pulls out her cell and flips throught the numbers and calls. she pressed the phone against her ear and waited.

Samantha Jacobs: ((Annnd I get up in like two hours for work >.> So I must say good night to all, and thanks for the scene))

Melinda Stowe: ((Push my post before Sam's))She raises an eyebrow. "I do not wish to inconvience anyone, and as they will probably be gone for a while, I will get the remainder of my wuestions answered at another time." she stands up "Thank Miss Michelle for me as to the hospitality and to yourself as well Miss Sam. I wish you a good night when you get there."

Melinda Stowe: ((*Hugs*Night! thanks for the RP!))

Samantha Jacobs: "Please leave a contact number, Melinda?" A small nod to her

Cori Frost: ((night!)

Samantha Jacobs: ((*flees!*))

: ((night guys))

Melinda Stowe: She set's the box in the chair and pulls out a small notepad from her pocket and a pen from inside the box scribbling down a number. She places it on the music stand. "If I do not answer, I am out, I do not have a cell, buit I tend to check messages regularly." She put them pen and notpad away then hefts the box once more. "Thank you Miss Sam." she heads for the door. "Have a good night Miss Cori."

Cori Frost: "you too Melinda...and its just cori..your not my submissive." Speaking of which when she hears the other line pick up. "i'm not comming home...yes....have a clean outfit ironed and pressed for me"

Melinda Stowe: She smiles a bit to Cori waiting for her to finish her phone conversating before answering the girl.

Cori Frost: "Good boy....yes make sure the tank is cleaned. You will eat a 2 egg omlet. uh huh. wheat toast and organge juice. Ok i'll call in the morning, not go to bed."

Cori Frost: Cori hangs up her cell and climbs onto a couch looking over to Melinda.

Melinda Stowe: "I do not call you Miss to be sumbissive it is our of manners that I do so. Just like there are some men and women out there who are ladies and gentlemen." She smiles. "well then goodnight." She juggles the box and opens the door, slipping out and pulling the door closed behind her.

Cori Frost: Cori rolls over and naps while she waits.

MEANWHILE...

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *heads down the stairs at a moderated jog. Not a runner by nature and smoking doesn't help*

Michelle Morgan: She moves as quickly as she can, but she knows it's a lost cause. Four flights of stairs versus an elevator. Maybe the woman can't start the bike...she hopes to the Gods.

David Poe: * He takes the stairs two at a time, but does not run. *

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *is out of breath with her tongue hanging out at the bottem of the stairs... defently need to work out more... maybe more sex*

Alice Newcomb: Plugs the key in the ignition and flick the motor on, the engine revving noisily in the enclosed parking stucture.

Michelle Morgan: When they get to the bottom, she moves to the parking garage, and gets in. Damn, the bike's gone. "Sonuvabitch!"

Alice Newcomb: Zips into the street, driving a little more slowly than usual.

Alice Newcomb: 5,10,9,3,9,

Michelle Morgan: "Car!" She moves to her car, getting in and turning the ignition, starting the engine. "In, now!"

David Poe: * He finaly makes it down and just nods... * " She will be okay. She gets around alright medicated or not. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *sighs and moves to get in the car*

David Poe: * He shakes his head and follows to the car... * " You do know what you are planing is a kidnaping right? "

Michelle Morgan: "She's driving stoned, basically, David. And I'd rather not take that chance." He looks to David. "She took a huge dose. I'm not kidnapping, I'm preventing a DUII." She pulls out and heads onto the street.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Only if forced. *her tone indicates she expects them to just reason* But he has a point if we follow her home this could quickly get out of hand if we try anything even just talking to her.

Michelle Morgan: ((WP on Dex+Drive))

Michelle Morgan: ((WP on Dex+Drive))

Michelle Morgan: 6,3,6,7,3,

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((take Michelle is ... well checking the cars allecerations and handling shall we say))

Alice Newcomb: Heads towards... where? She's not entirely sure where she is. She reads the street signs trying to get her bearings as she putters along at a much more sedate pace than she normally drives.

David Poe: * He shakes his head and watches the scenery go by...* " They will not see it that way if I am guessing right about the kids parents. "

-> Michelle Morgan: ((Sorry. Didn't mean to derail the scene. Had intended to JOIN it so I could disseminate some SL info :( ))

Michelle Morgan: ((I don't get what you're saying there, Roxy)) "It's our responsibility to stop her from driving under this influence. Especially since she's underage." She heads down the street, moving quickly but not recklessly, looking...oh, there it is, about a block ahead, now.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((driving like a bat out of hell to catch up*s* but your last post answered my question since it would effect Roxys reply*s*))

Alice Newcomb: She pulls into a parking lot and cuts the engine. Climbing off the bike.

Michelle Morgan: ((It's cool, Lurk. Michelle'll patch things up with him later. *Hugs*))

Troo -> Michelle Morgan: ((Not to worry. He already knew all other mages were cocksuckers. That just confirmed it, is all *G*))

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Slow down a little, come up on her fast and it's going to freak her out and maybe make her have a accident.*keeping a eye out for Alice*

Troo -> Michelle Morgan: ((I'm starting to think that everyone else who's ever playd a Virtual Adept hasn't played them as generally antagonistic as they usually are *G*))

Alice Newcomb: She heads inside a little bistro.

Michelle Morgan -> Troo: ((*S* Michelle will call Jeff later and explain better.))

Alice Newcomb: Buys a cup of coffee and gets directions.

Michelle Morgan: "I know, Roxy. Just trying to keep up." She slows when appropriate, pulling into the parking lot of the bistro and killing the engine. She looks to the two. "All right, it seems like you guys know her better. You guys wanna talk to her? I'll wait out here, if you do."

David Poe: * He just watches and hopes mommy and daddy do not press charges. *

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *opens the door and starts to get out* We can try but after tonight I have my doubts she will be willing to talk.

David Poe: * He opens his door...* " Its pretty hit and miss with her but we can try. "

Alice Newcomb: Thanks the counter girl, and takes a seat in the back, sipping the coffee. She has to pull herself together.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *starts towards the bike, keeping a eye on the building*

Troo -> Michelle Morgan: Anyway. Jeff will call Michelle and tell her where Alice is. He's tracking her *G*.

Troo -> Michelle Morgan: 8,8,2,

Michelle Morgan: She nods, leaning back in her car seat. "Go ahead, then, guys. I don't wanna get too many of us in there, and crowd her." She flips her phone out, to call Sam.

Troo -> Michelle Morgan: 6,9,10,

Troo -> Michelle Morgan: He's tracking her real good *G*

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *stops by the bike a moment and postions her body between the building and the bike then looks to Dave* Pull some wires or something so that worse case she ends up getting a cab or something.

David Poe: * He nods and wanders off too follow Roxy. * " You going to talk or should I ? "

Troo -> Michelle Morgan: I just can't stay to RP that bit, since I'm supposd to be heading into a meeting that seems delayed, so no idea when i'll get dragged off.

Alice Newcomb: Rubs her forehead. At this rate she'll be institutionalized again.

Michelle Morgan -> Troo: He is. *G*

Michelle Morgan -> Troo: No prob. We'll assume it happens before the Sam call. *Hugs*

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Think you might have a easier time at the moment. Though I doubt she will talk to either of us right now but at least we can stop her from driving.

Troo -> Michelle Morgan: *Nods 'n' hugs.* He'll keep michelle up to date on Alice's location until Michelle's either actually with her, or Michelle tells him to stop.

David Poe: " Okay, keep a watch for me. " * Then he leans kneels down and pulls the two distributer wires, switching them. *

David Poe: " Alright. But if she starts yelling I am just walking out. I dont want to spend any time over this. Ready? "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *keeps her body blocking anyones view from inside what he is doing and keeping a eye out while he is doing it. waiting till he is done*

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gives him a look like he is nuts* Where not going to take her, just try to talk and if that don't work. *shrugs* Least we made sure she can't drive and hurt herself.

Alice Newcomb: Sips her coffee and worries over what to do. Maybe she should be institutionalized? What if she's dangerous? What if she's not really sitting here drinking coffee at all?

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((where = we're))

David Poe: * He shakes his head... * " That kid drives better high than I do sober. Lets go then. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Better safe than sorry. *then follows in a step behind him to follow him in*

David Poe: * He steps into the bistro and looks around... * " If she is not out here then check the bathroom, Roxy. "

Alice Newcomb: 4,10,5,3,2,7,8,9,

David Poe: 3,5,4,1,5,

Alice Newcomb: She's sitting in back, looking at them. One of those kids that just seems to notice eveything.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: 5,10,7,2,9,

Michelle Morgan: She stays in the car, lighting a cigarette as she talks to Sam on the phone. She keeps an eye on the door to the place.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *Notes the kid is not that hard to spot and nudges Dave and indicates where Alice is*

David Poe: * He looks right over Alice and gets distracted by the Neon "OPEN" sign in the window. *

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((eeewww poor dave and his botching*G*))

Alice Newcomb: It's only Roxy and David though, not the others. She knew them before things started getting... worse. They might be real. She just doesn't know any more.

David Poe: {{ Rather burn them on stuff like this. *S* }}

David Poe: * He feels the nudge and looks again, planting a smile on his face before walking back to Alice. * " Whats up, girl? "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *following just a step behind Dave*

Alice Newcomb: "Nothing," she says softly, rolling her lips.

David Poe: * He slides into the seat across from her. * " You kinda worried me there. I thought I was just seeing things until you bolted. Did you see it too? "

Alice Newcomb: Nods yes, and then no. Unsure what the best answer is.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *takes a seat at the table and for the moment stays quiet as she digs a smoke out of her purse and lights it up*

Alice Newcomb: Her eyes flicker to Roxy, then back to David.

David Poe: " Its cool if you dont want to talk about it. I am not sure what to say about it myself. Just worried about you and hoping maybe you might let me take you home? I promised that I would, remember? "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *takes a drag off her cigarette* Hey Alice, it was realy. Yeah it's pretty fucked up shit, but taking that stuff is only going to make things harder on you. They don't help *leans across the table to gentel place her hand over the girls and says softly * Turst me I know.

Alice Newcomb: He drover her bike. He took her to that woman's apartment. He has to be real, doesn't he? "I remember."

David Poe: " Good. And a promise is a promise right? If you still want me to drive you home I will. Thats all that I am saying. "

Alice Newcomb: How does she know?! She leans forward a little and looks Roxy in the eyes. "I'm not entirely sure you're real, Roxy." She looks at Dave. "Do you see her?"

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *smiles softly* I know sweety cause I was once you not so very long ago. I know exactly what it is like and I can speak from experince. *sighs a bit* Look it has been a trying night, why don't you let Dave take you home and then in a night or two you can come see us and we can talk about it, hows that?

Alice Newcomb: "Okay."

David Poe: * He smiles... * " I see her just fine Alice. She is my roomate and my friend. She came here with me. "

Alice Newcomb: Speaking slowly as though her words might trip and fall if she lets them out too quickly.

Michelle Morgan: She finally hangs the phone up and leans back in the car, eyes shutting a little as a drag of smoke is exhaled out the door.

Alice Newcomb: "I didn't want you to know..."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to dave* Ok then, guess we got a plan. See you at home in a little while then?

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *squeezes Alices hand gentel with hers* Hey don't you worry about it. I have the same problems and so does Dave. Your not so diffrent than us, your really one of us. *her voice soft and as soothing as she can make it*

David Poe: * He nods too Roxy. * " Sure thing, babe. " Alice>> Would you mind if we stoped for Ice cream on the way though? "

Judas -> Michelle Morgan: ((Hey Rav, sorry to disturb while your RPing, just wondered if later we could do the police thing, no problems if you can't, you may not have slept yet, am at work and bored *lol* Nice work by the way, you may just get most of them in a chantry *Wayhey*))

Alice Newcomb: "They're going to put me away again, aren't they?" A dull, bleak look coming into her eyes.

Alice Newcomb: Shrugs a little at Dave. "If you want."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *shakes her head and uses one hand to lift Aices face so her eyes meet Roxy's* No no they won't. I promise you i won't let them. Cause no one but us will know and we will help you get thru this. *sounds very sincere espicaly about the promise*

Michelle Morgan -> Judas: ((Thanks. *G* Tonight's gonna be bad, I've got a flaming headache, which won't work for interrogations. I promise, I'll get to it VERY soon. You can also ask Chumble if she can run it at some point, as she's the Mortal ST.))

Michelle Morgan -> Judas: ((Not that I have a problem with running it. Either of us is fine.))

David Poe: " Not if you listen to what we have to say and really understand that you are no different from us. They do not understand what your going through, but I can assure you that there is nothing at all wrong with you. Your just having trouble growing into what you are. "

Alice Newcomb: Looks up at Roxy and blinks back tears. "I don't want to go back."

Judas -> Michelle Morgan: ((don't worry yourself Rav, you get that headache cured mate *s* Actually you could give me a hand if you have a mo, I'am doing a Ravnos and for the weakness I want something different than, addicted to gambling, sex, violence blah, blah. you know the usual, any suggestions?))

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *slides around the table and wraps Alice into a tight hug* I promise you, I give you word you will never have to go back. *her voice more than a little horse herself like maybe she isn't that far behind little alice on the tear department*

Michelle Morgan: The ciagrette is stubbed out in the ashtray, and she rubs at her face. Next time, don't answer the fucking phone. She knows it's pointless to say, as she'll always answer the phone for mages in the city in need. Right now, though, she's a little bitter.

Alice Newcomb: Great. They're crazy too. Is that supposed to make her feel better?

David Poe: * His brows raise at what Roxy says, but his smile stays in place. *

Alice Newcomb: She gives Roxy a hug because she just... needs to.

Michelle Morgan -> Judas: ((Auto Theft, Murder, Betrayal, Drugs, Lying, Diableri(if you want the PC short-lived *G*), Smuggling, Kidnapping...))

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *after letting Alice hug for a long time till the intensity of it fades she slowly pulls back sniffs a bit herself and looks at Alice holding her by the shoulders with her hands* But we should get you home. Dave will make sure you can call us and come visit in a day or two and we can sit and talk about it ok?

Judas -> Michelle Morgan: ((Thanks man, I shall once more lurk and leave you to the RP, thanks for the advice and patience *s*))

Alice Newcomb: "Okay." Nodding solemnly.

Michelle Morgan -> Judas: ((Any time. *S*))

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *pulls Alice into another hug then slowly stands up* We will talk soon squirt. *then glances to Dave* I'll see you at home I'm going to go tell Michelle whats up.*then starts to head for the exit*

David Poe: * He settles back to wait on Alice to finish. * " See you at home Roxy. Alice will make sure I make it okay. "

Alice Newcomb: "Bye Roxy."

Michelle Morgan: 7,6,6,2,6,

Alice Newcomb: Blinks at David. How is she supposed to do that?

Michelle Morgan: She looks up as she notes Roxy heading for the exit, and waits petiently.

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gives Alice a sweet friendly smile and a big wave as she heads outside and to the car where Michelle waits*

David Poe: * He catches the look from Alice and smiles... * " You have to make sure that I dont get lost. I dont know where you live exactly. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *walks over to the car, looking a mit tired* Ok we talked to her and yeah it's what i thought. Dave is going to drive her home and make sure she is safe. We are going to talk with her and pull her thru this. After we got her stable we will bring her by and she can learn the rest.

Alice Newcomb: "I live in Brooklyn Heights."

David Poe: * He nods... * " Yeah, but I dont travel as much as you. I can get there but you might have to point out the bus stop for me so I can get back. "

Alice Newcomb: "You want to get ice cream here?"

David Poe: " Sure if they have it here. "

Alice Newcomb: "I'll pay for a cab for you."

Michelle Morgan: "Soulds like a plan." She nods a little, smiling tiredly to Roxy. A sigh escapes. "I think I need to recleanse the place...the negative vibes keep cursing meetings."

Alice Newcomb: "I saw soft serve on the menu behind the counter. Unless you want to go to a Thirty-One or something?"

David Poe: " Do you want some or do you not like ice cream? "

Alice Newcomb: "I like ice cream but I'm not really hungry right now."

David Poe: * He shakes his head and smiles... * " Sugar is sugar too me. If they have my fix here then I can get it here. "

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *nods a bit* That or tell people to not be stupid. *shakes her head, not saying who or what she is talking about, apprently figuring Michelle can guess* Anyways i am going to head home. Thanks for coming up, night.

Alice Newcomb: Reaches into the condiment rack and offers him a little paper packet of sugar.

David Poe: * He takes the packet and smiles...* " Smartass. You need to watch for the cops too. I dont have a helmet. "

Michelle Morgan: "Yes, no argument." She smiles a bit. "You want me to drive you? It's not a problem."

Alice Newcomb: "I will."

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *shakes her head slightly* No I'm good. I'm a creature of the night so to speak. Go ahead and head back to the others or get some sleep. Seeya. *then starts off in the direction of the nearest subway that heads uptown.* ((had fun all but I will be crashing shortly))

David Poe: " Whats your last name anyway? Mine is Poe. I cant remember if I ever told you that or not. "

Michelle Morgan: "All right, take care." She smiles to Roxy, then starts the car, heading back toward home.

Alice Newcomb: "Newcomb."

Alice Newcomb: "i don't usually tell people my last name, do you?"

Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *waves to Michelle and realises she left her cigarette behind and lights up a new one, disapearing into the night.*

David Poe: * He nods and grabs a napkin from the table and a pen from his pocket, scribling down his number and email addy. * " I want you to have this just incase you ever feel like you need a place to crash or someone to talk too. Either I or Roxy pretty much always carry this phone. "

Michelle Morgan: ((Thanks for the scene, all.))