Surly: *she's feeling vivid today. scarlet Gothic Lolita-style dress. in mesh. over royal blue panties and bra that matches the spots in her dark purple hair*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *Apparently he still hasn't cut the hair- it rests in black waves on the edge of his collar- but is, however, styled quite well.. accenting features that would be handsome, if their high boned features did not seem carved from granite. The broad shouldered young Lord is today clad in a nice Houndstooth greatcoat, the suit as ever immaculate and in place. Pale green eyes do not rest long, but do not skitter either, the simple command required by the harsh young man over his enviornment.*

Abbey Randelle: *A well matched pair, if not terribly colorful. a slight wind plays with the slender girl's short wispy white hair. satin case slung down the long line of her back, she steps lightly beside Ingvar, hand tucked just so upon his arm. white gloved fingers careful not to crease or mar the sleeve of a fine suit. in contrast to surly, she looks the very epitomy of put together and proper*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: The laughing one is not in a particularly laughing mood, as she sits on a bench, hunched over, oblivious to those around her right now. Her legs aresplayed apart, soles firmly against the ground, and she's leaning her albows on her knees, a cigarette in her hand. She's completely lost in her thoughts as she sits there, smoking, a look of something...less then pleased in her face.

Surly: *stalks along more or less with the other pair* this skirt's too long for the right effect. bleh. need to find a decent and reasonable tailor to hem it some. *cold eyes flicking about warily as she calmly cracks gloved fingers*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *His arm remains tucked appropriately, a gentleman cradling the hand and step of the slender woman next to him.* Sixty in New York.. *The words boil like distant thunder over their heads* In October. Hardly common..

Abbey Randelle: *grey eyes flick calmly to their surroundings, best to keep alert, pleasant walk in the park or not. she's muted, a slight nod to surly as she murmers* It is a striking ensemble, Miss Surly. You would shorten it further? *striking. slightly trashy. its all couched in the same polite term*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: d10: alert/percep: 8,6,2,3,3,7,

Abbey Randelle: d10: per alert: 7,3,1,6,

Surly: *shrugs* better than Charleston the year i turned...*has to ponder* hmm. thirteen or fourteen. i wore a fake chainmail bikini and was still too hot.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *A blink, and pale eyes drift across the familiar figure again. No... he was not mistaken.. severe features tilt slightly as he looks over the heads of the two women toward Reyna.*

Abbey Randelle: *another inclination of her head in agreement with her fiance, the girl noting absently a figure on a bench up ahead.*

Surly: *smirks to Abbey* of course. the shorter it is, the more likely someone's going to take issues with it. which means, the more chance i'll have for an excuse to practice breaking offenders. *voice quite reasonable. speaking with perfect logic*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She mitters something to herself in Spanish, and shakes her head, turning to spit off to the side, away from the path.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *A canted eyebrow as he flicks a glance to her at the statement... chainmail... pale orbs shift slighty toward Abbey... hmmm.. without missing a beat, he answers Schulyer's observation.* I imagine something rather more difficult to find a tailor for? *Again his attention shifts toward Reyna.. considering form and posture.. not in a pleasant mood, but odd for the woman.*

Surly: i'm accustomed to needing tailors for my clothing, considering my tastes. *shrugs* and because of my personality, i tend to tip fairly well.

Abbey Randelle: *an absent quirk of pale lips. whether she approves or not she can't help but admit that is a valid reason.* of course. *she observes Ingvar, then glances at the bench again, before murmering* Have you business?

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *He rumbles a phrase to Reyna as they approach, the language is Spanish, but doesn't seem burdened by his accent.*

Surly: *absently wonders what he said to the chick on the bench. not truly, deeply concerned by it.*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: For a moment, madam.. *a nod to Abbey, only a fraction deeper than one would give to an aquaintance, as he eases her hand from his arm and follows his phrase to Reyna with an approach.*

Ingvar Urgahaldt -> Reyna Varinia Reiruno: *From over her shoulder, but not close.* The problem with the "road less traveled by", Ms. Reiruno... one may at times lack company...

Abbey Randelle: *her hand slips to join the other folded neatly in front of her, as she regards them, grey eyes cool. she did not trust that one. only more than she trusted the italian woman. she glances to surly*

Surly: *raises an eyebrow at Abey. leans a bit to mutter, quietly* issues here? *calmly, before settling to rest most of her weight on one foot, flicking back her mane of hair*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She looks up, suddenly, as Ingvar addresses her. A blink, and look of honest surprise on her face, before she suddenly smirks Ingvar's way, demeanor changing slightly, more relaxed and confident. More...Reyna-ish. "Hey, Ing. S'up witchu?"

Abbey Randelle: No. thank you however for your concern, Miss Surly. *she murmers, eyes still on Reyna, air getting soomething of a nip to it as the girl stands quietly. so untrusting, it was almost as though they hadn't fought off streethugs together*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: ~sp~ A pleasant evening with my intended... broken yet again by a churlish latina from out of nowhere. *Pale eyes shift toward her, slipping across face and frame to take it in, a canted eyebrow reveals the slight jest in his words.* It inspired a moment of deja vu. So I thought I would indulge. What troubles you?

Surly: damn. no beating, tehn. *sighs a bit. other than the headlights, no reaction to the sudden drop in temperature*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: d10: per/emp: 1,5,7,3,

Ingvar Urgahaldt: (ah, well. Looks like he's gotten no more insightful....)

Abbey Randelle: I expect not. my regrets.*she inclines her head ever so slightly, chin raising back to its same haughty carriage as she regards Surly a moment, then glances calmly back towards Ingvar and reyna, strap of her blade adjusted with delicate fingers.*

Surly: *chuckles a bit* one of these times my penchant for combat is going to get me dead. *isn't afraid of it*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: ~sp~ "Ahh, nothin'." She shakes her head. "Shit rollin' downhill, I'm just trying to figure out how to direct some of it." She chuckles a little, looking up with him. "So how've ya been? Ain't seen ya in a while..."

Abbey Randelle: *she blinks. a slight swallow followed by a nod* At least you are assured a death with some sort of honor. Many cannot say the same 8she whispers mutedly*

Surly: *shrugs* that depends. simply dying cuz of a fight doesn't mean i'll die with honor.

Abbey Randelle: Perhaps. It is my beleif that to die in contest of arms is honorable. the circumstances in which you were fighting are of little concern once you are dead. *she murmers softly, chill, frosty eyes taking in reyna and Ingvar*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *A flickered glance back to Abbey and Surly... the clock was ticking on exactly how long this will stay within the bounds of propriety.. the Judge is mindful, but remains quite curious. His eyes pass back to Reyna. He quirks an eyebrow.* ~sp~ aaah.. you see? My instincts sharpen, it seems... you, lying ~badly~? Hardly the Reyna I recall.. *he nods slightly.* Prying is, however, quite impolite. Rest assured my number remains the same should you wish to speak of it, yes? I have been quite busy.. many vacancies at the office, it requires a bit of overtime now and then. Not something to discuss while my party is waiting perhaps.. should you wish to join us for a walk... *he begins to drift away, leaving the question open.*

Surly: *ponders this* true enough. however--if i, say, take on more than i can handle, instead of fighting to death i may get pinned down and raped to death. or, get out of the fight somehow, but die of injuries later. like if i got gutstabbed. that's likely to send me into shock and unable to get myself patched up. or internal injuries--those can creep up on you. and since i dun do hosiptals...*shrugs*

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Surly: ((*growls and clings to her tag*))

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She gives the man a curious look, her stance straightening some, switching to English. "Yeah, well...we've all changed, Ing. Some of us more then others, is all." She shrugs a little bit, and looks over to Abbey and Surly. "Sure, I'll join ya, if you want." She rises up, moving to follow Ingvar, a little grin forming. This should be interesting.

Abbey Randelle: Of course. *she murmers, falling stonily silent, wrapped within her own thoughts again. a porcelion statue with all the warmth of siberian winter*

Surly: *observes Reyna openly as she approaches, hard gaze assessing*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *He offers his arm to Abbey again seamlessly... chill or no, the woman never forgets the dance.. a glance and one powerful hand beckons between Reyna and Surly.* Ms. Schulyer, an old... associate, Ms. Reiruno.. perhaps you have met?

Surly: *tilts her head* i don't know if we have or not. *nods shortly to the chick*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She's giving Surly the once-over as well, her grin a little snarky as she approaches. "Hola." She shifts her gaze to Abbey, nodding. "Miss Randelle..." Still politely formal, even if her attitude isn't quite there. "S'up, folks?"

Surly: *smirks at the snarkiness. it doesn't bother her in the slightest. women who dress in mesh lolita outfits and less get used to that sort of look*

Abbey Randelle: *grey eyes flick up to the stoic hungarian's features. that long hair. she wasn't certain it was in fact, appropriate. her gaze slides to reyna, small polite smile occuring automatically, as she considers the spanish woman with muted wariness* Miss Reiruno. A pleasure. *she lies softly.* We were enjoying a stoll in the park. I trust you will join us. *as ingvar seems to have invited her, she's rather stuck for it. after all. its only polite.*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *He takes up the question himself... Ms. Schulyer's demonstrated specialty not being diplomacy.. as for Abbey..* We were just enjoying the "Phases of Augustus" Series at the Met, and were on our way to dinner. You?

Ingvar Urgahaldt: (yeah, bit of a clash. So, sorta make those fit together really well, and you have the Hardcastle and McCormick response intended.*G*))

Surly: *mutters under her breath* hope whereve we end up has decent salads. and salmon. i want salmon, sometime soon. *tosses her hair back again*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Just sittin' here, just wastin' time...drinkin', smokin', tryin' to ease my mind." Okay, that's gotta be a song verse or something, but it did fit. She chuckles, and moves along with them.

Abbey Randelle: *she glances to miss surly. pleasant to spar with, but perhaps not the best of polite company. Reyna's song lyric gets a barely there quirk of an eyebrow from the slender girl*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: Rest assured, Ms. Schulyer.. I expect you will be quite pleased. *A nod to the woman as they continue through the park, his eyes continue to favor the pale creature beside him.. he meets her eyes, inwardly pleased at what he finds there.. the smooth gears of his mind whirring away.*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: I expect Ms. Caponelli returned to Italy, then? *Offhand perhaps, certainly it doesn't seem as though he's taking stock..*

Surly: cool. *shrugs* if no salmon tonight, then some tomorrow. *eyes Reyna* what do you do? any sparring? *seems actually interested in that answer*

Abbey Randelle: *her hand slips up to take its place in the crook of the tall man's arm, movement fluid enough not to draw attention. surely the pale creature wasn't at all possessive... she listens politely, oure and chill*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Think so." She shrugs. "I dunno. She didn't tell me...she just left." She laughs at her response a little, and looks to Surly. "I'm a Substitute Teacher."

Surly: *shudders* good for you. job like that i'd be in jail in an hour. i teach fighting.

Joshua Coil: ((http://www.geocities.com/fangwulf/josh.html)) *He walks into the park, on edge. He breathes deeply, but overall, he looks quite cheery. For him, anyway. His coffee cup is in one hand, the newspaper tucked under his arm.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Sounds like a gun subject." She winks at Surly. "I teach Ethics."

Joshua Coil: d10: per+alert: 4,9,9,2,8,

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: ((gun=fun. Though, I suppose, gun COULD have worked... :P))

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: d10: Per+Alert: 6,2,4,4,3,8,

Joshua Coil: *His eyes are fairly sharp tonight, but even as they look around, he looks up again, perhaps a hint cautious. He breathes deeply, the fresh air feeling nice, and cool.*

Abbey Randelle: *just disappeared then? one can only hope she had a most unfortinate accident. however uncertainty has never put the delicate albino at ease. she smooths her coat with the deft flick of a wrist* Miss Surly teaches primarily general self defense, am I correct? *she glances to surly to confirm*

Surly: *tilts her head* what age group? i rarely take on students younger than fourteen or fifteen. at least privately.

Surly: *nods to Abbey* yes. since i don't teach a pure style. if i did, i'd probably have more students. *shrugs. it's no real concern to her*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Whatever age the Superintendant needs me for." She grins, and looks around. Her eyes fall on Joshua, and the grin becomes a smile...no less amused, but just a tad less snarky, perhaps. She nods his way, in greeting.

Surly: *wrinkles her nose* i'm about as maternal as a brick. i don't deal well with rugrats. *hey--she's being polite. for her. she didn't refer to children as 'crotch droppings'*

Joshua Coil: *He raises a hand to Reyna, and approaches. Perhaps, a bit cautiously. His head bobs, looking back and forth. From Abbey to Invar.* Sir, *he gets out.* Ma'am. Reyna.

Surly: *eyes Josh and grins wolfishly at him. this one, she recalls. cold eyes very direct*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *He continues to guide Abbey through the park, taking a moment to consider.. and a glance at Reyna as she mentions Angelia leaving without a word.. something flickers behind pale eyes..* I see. *Spoken as though he does, and a question is answered. Eyebrows drift upward slightly.. was that-*

Joshua Coil: *And his head swivels to Surly. He watches her for a moment, eyes focusing. Her he doesn't know,she could be something to fight to hunt could she be? Possibly, ohh, to fight to... crap. He closes his eyes tightly.*

Joshua Coil: *Oh yes. He HAS met her before.* sorry, *he murmurs to Surly, though for what... it isn't clear.*

Abbey Randelle: Mr. coil. *she murmers softly, inclining her head, she looks to and from josh and surly* I trust you have met miss Schulyer?

Surly: *raises an eyebrow at Josh* sorry for what?

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *An answering nod as Joshua approaches.* Mr. Coil, good evening. *Eyes wary, but not disappointed to see him, it seems.. a flicked glance to the sky, then back. Abbey isn't drawn closer.. rather, he paces beside her half a step away. The better to throw her out of the way of oncoming trucks, perhaps.*

Surly: we haven't been introduced formally. i think. *chuckles softly*

Joshua Coil: Nothing, *he says quietly to Surly. He shifts, and looks frustrated with the newspaper not working the way it needs to, with the coffee. His eyes flicker just a bit in anger, but he sticks out a hand to Surly.* Joshua.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Hey, Josh." She looks him up and down with a chuckle. "How're ya doin'?" Twitchy mood...must be his time of the month.

Joshua Coil: *He looks over to Reyna, keeping his hand out.* Good. I'm good, just had to get out for a breath of fresh air. It's nice out here. Like it.

Surly: *blinks at his hand, why--? oh, yeah! takes his hand and shakes, grip firm under the gloves and heavy silver rings* just call me surly. if fits. *ponders a moment, then snorts softly* Bliss seems to like calling me "Cloud", though.

Joshua Coil: Bliss? *he asks, his head swiveling back sharply to face Surly. Maybe the question comes out a bit too much like an order.*

Abbey Randelle: *she glances to Ingvar, eyes sliding back to josh. a polite smile* It is a lovely evening... *the mention of bliss is someone she doesn't know of, and so her eyes drift back to her fiance*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *a slight purse of lips as he observes.. a flicker of something behind his eyes as the gaze moves between Josh and Surly.*

Surly: *eyes Josh* yep. Bliss. *arches an eyebrow, jet black against the fair skin. doesn't look too odd with the dark purple hair, though*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Yeah...it is good out here." She notes the sudden, sharp movements from the big guy, and reaches up to pat his shoulder. A gesture intended to help calm.

Joshua Coil: Is that an actual name? *he mutters, releasing her hand before he crushes it. A look back to Ingvar, questioning.*

Surly: which, Bliss, Cloud, or Surly? *smirks lightly* all three are actual names. *shrugs* so far as i know.

Joshua Coil: *His eyes drift down, maybe a bit, but by sheer will drift back up to snap on Surly's face.* Good grip, *he mutters.*

Joshua Coil: Bliss, I meant. Isn't that a drug? Cloud's pretty odd too. Maybe his parents were hippies.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: Isn't it though.. *his gaze slips to Abbey for a moment, he seems calm.. but a touch wary.* A distinguised man- a cousin of mine who resides in the city.. *an aside murmur.* ..on the guestlist.

Surly: *shrugs to Josh* like i'd said to her, i teach fighting for a living. you tend to get a good grip, or you'll starve. no clue as to what his parents were, though. *and she doesn't actually care. it's not related to violence, more than likely, after all*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: ehm.. well. Part of one. He follows rather other-than-standard customs, Mr. Coil. *a nod, not to interrupt.*

Abbey Randelle: Of course *she murmers. there were a good man odd names on the guest list. Abbey rather doesn't understand this backwards wary greeting thing Josh and Surly were engaging in, taking the oppurtunity to tuck a strand of wispy white hair behind an ear, strap of the long satin case on her back adjusted slightly as it presses on a bruised collarbone*

Joshua Coil: You teach fighting? *he says, his head swiveling again in interest. He keeps his eyes above the neck, though he doesn't meet eyes. They simply seem to dart away every time she attempts to make eye contact.* Interesting.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Bliss..." She thinks a moment...the name is familiar, but hazy. Maybe she knows him...hmm. She shrugs and shakes her head, stating next to Joshua for now.

Joshua Coil: *His head swivels back to Ingvar.* I have to assume so, sir, if he's family and has that name. Though perhaps it is simply to set them off guard.

Surly: *nods* yep. i do. *doesn't offer any further explanation. lips twisting into a smirk as she notes the effort not to stare at her breasts. or meet her eyes*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *He raises a fist and clears his throat, before the gloved hand settles at his side again. Perhaps choking on a comment, perhaps not.*

Surly: *eyes Ingvar an eyebrow arching curiously*

Abbey Randelle: *family? mm. she remains silent and proper, chill as she listens with a carefully practiced look of muted interest. a thin white eyebrow darts at Ingvar*

Surly: ((*L* poor Ingvar. trapped between raised female eyebrows....))

Joshua Coil: ((The eyebrow causes +4 damage!))

Surly: ((*giggles!!*))

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: ((Not to mention being Aggravated damage...since, you know, it's clearly an Aggravated gesture.))

Abbey Randelle: ((for some reason i imagine this is much like when the music and chatter dies down in a room just as you finish with "and now the rash is back!"))

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *He glances at Surly, but doesn't seem inclined to explain. She quite has her hands full.*

Joshua Coil: *No eyebrows arched for him. His eyes dart to that rather visible underwear, and then back up. Dammit. He clears his throat.* I've disturbed your peace enough, I think. Maybe I should go to the firing range to cool off.

Surly: ((*ROTFL!!*)) *shrugs at the big Hungarian lightly. maybe he just has gas or something*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *Eyebrows are deflected with a brief touch-and-tuck of lapels.... oh... he's smooooooth.*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: ((Huzzah! I laugh at your eyebrows! With tiny squeaks of "Don't Hurt Me!))

Surly: *smirks widely at Josh's look. has a damn good suspicion of why he wants to leave* guns, bah. rather just beat someone down by hand. more fun that way. *purses her lips thoughtfully* although i just got a nailgun. *her smirk turns into a rather unpleasant sort of grin*

Abbey Randelle: Of course,*the firing range. her eyes slip to Ingvar, remembering a recent annoyance. One cannot shoot an automatic weapon in a public firing range. she inclines her head to josh* Forgive us for interrupting your evening mr. Coil.

Surly: ((*chortles merrily* Ingvar vs. the Eyebrows of Doom!))

Joshua Coil: Both at the same time, *he mutters.* It's more fun that way. And less expected. The gun is simply for defense's sake.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She looks at Joshua...uh-oh, now HER eyebrow is up. "What, you think peace in this group's gonna last long as it is? I mean, c'mon...I'm bound to piss someone off soon enough as it is. I'm not the ball of propriety I was even a month ago, after all..." She chuckles.

Joshua Coil: You didn't, I interrupted yours, ma'am. *he tells Abbey sincerely.*

Surly: eh...*wrinkles her nose* it's been suggested i learn to use a gun. but whenever i fight, i go in expecting to get hurt. point is to deal out more hurt in return. *slow blink* although i don't actually teach my students to go find brawls. *wry chuckle*

Joshua Coil: *He grunts.* Mostly, they find you. but only when you don't WANT them to. *He snorts, annoyed.* And when you want one, you can't damned well FIND one.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "See, I'm a gun-totin' gal myself," she says to Surly with a grin. "Not that I don't have Denty in case of emergencies, but nothin' beats Harry, bar none."

Abbey Randelle: *Abbey stifles a sigh. propriety. there it goes. oh.. and now its gone, temperature spiking low. she never the less favors josh with a polite curl of pale rose lips* A basic understanding of firearms can prove quite useful *she murmers softly*

Surly: *smirks at Reyna* betcha i'll piss someone off first without actually meaning to.

Joshua Coil: Can only be so lucky, *he mutters.*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: Ah yes... dinner.. *another flicked glance toward the sky.. then his eyes settle again on Abbey.* Shall we? *Fine features settle on the rest for a moment, as though waiting for everyone to sort out what they are doing, given everyone's departure.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "I'd almost be willing to take that bet...the last bet I made, I didn't win. Still managed to collect, though..." A wink to Joshua.

Surly: *nods to Josh. almost sympathetic* yeah, i know. soem nights you can't even coax someone into trying to mug you. *sighs sadly, then shrugs to Reyna* thing with guns, or any weapon other than your own body, is that you can be disarmed. much harder to disarm someone coming at you with a fist, unless you remove or break the arm. and frankly, if the fight's at that point, it's already too late.

Joshua Coil: *He nearly drools at the thought of that, but shakes his head.* I can go grab something. Public places. All that. It's good to see you again, Sir. Thought you'd left.

Surly: *blinks* oh, yes. food. *smirks at Reyna* it's a simple bet to win. some days i can piss people off just by breathing.

Abbey Randelle: *she regards the group, eyes lingering on Reyna a moment before she smooths Ingvar's sleeve. flicking a morsel of nothing off the fine fabric. she waits for a pause in conversation to reply to the dark hungarian, murmering* Of course. *eyes skate over everyone again. waiting politely*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Well, yeah...'disarm' can take a literal meaning, if necessary." She looks almost...mostalgic. "Ahh, memories. That was a fun night." Yes, nostalgic it was.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: Indeed. *A pat to Josh's shoulder. Apparently, the hungarian a slightly more affectionate person- if one could call it such- with the broad man. He turns to lead Abbey away..* Again, should you need it, Ms. Reiruno, my number has not changed, yes?

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "You, too?"

Surly: *eyes Josh* here's a thought. get yourself some nice but slightly shabby clothes. dump beer on them...and stagger down the alleys in a bad neighborhood soemtime. might help if you learn to use makeup so you look older, or mock some sort of injury, like a bad limp. might help get you an attempted mugging. *~why~ does she think that's actually good advice....? grins to Reyna, almsot savagely* makes me sad i missed it.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Gotcha, Ing." She nods to him with a grin. "I'll give ya a ring some time, catch up and reminisce on the good old days. Wait..." She pauses, thinking. "Did we actually HAVE any good old days?"

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *In parting, it rumbles over one shoulder* There were the two, that time, as I recall.

Surly: *ponders the couple* you two enjoy dinner. i think you need couple time or something.....thanks for the show, it was interesting. *seee? she has some manners! she remembers to say thanks. soemtimes* i'm going to go somewhere i know has salmon the way i like it.

Joshua Coil: *He looks over to Ingvar, at the contact. And he shrugs.* We'll talk when I'm more in control.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: Recognition hits her eyes. "Ohhh, yeah. There were then." She calls back. "And the other one...the time in that place, with the thing...remember that?"

Abbey Randelle: *cold. this park, was beginning to tear at her carefully composed demeanor. allow her mind to wander, she makes to move with Ingvar, murmering politely* Good evening. delightful to see each of you. A pleasure,Miss Surly.. thank you for attending... *yes. simply delightful. polite smile applied as is appropriate*

Joshua Coil: And I'm inviting a friend to your wedding, a Miss Ashlyn Reale. She seemed to know of you. I am... hoping this will be all right, Sir.

Ingvar Urgahaldt: Of course, Mr. Coil. *He nods, one gloved hand raised in mild farewell to Surly.* As you please madam- our thanks for your accompanying us..

Abbey Randelle: *eyes flash frostily as she moves away with Ingvar. a picture of decorum, even with the blade case slung down her back*

Surly: see you guys later. *eyes the remaining pair with a faint smirk*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: It is, Mr. Coil. Do feel free, yes? *He actually turns to verify that one, weddings not precisely a thing one speaks of over one shoulder.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She glances up at Joshua, then grins, looking over to Surly. "Y'know...I think I like you. You got style."

Joshua Coil: Yes sir, *he says calmly.* I only wanted to make sure.

Surly: *laughs shortly* i got an attitude the size of Texas, you mean. i just don't let myself fall into the doormat category.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Attitude's always a good thing. So's not bein' a doormat."

Abbey Randelle: *she simply graces Ingvar's arm. polite as the ice princess she is and silent as the grave*

Joshua Coil: *He looks over to Reyna at the words, perhaps challenging. Was that for him? No, dammit... stupid full moon making him take things personally.*

Ingvar Urgahaldt: *The pair depart the Park in quiet, perhaps too quiet, grace.*

Surly: *nods* that's what my Pop taught me. *smirks* i've never had cause to disbelieve that.

Abbey Randelle: (you gotta watch them folks at randelle manor. *shifty eyes* gets all.. quiet an shit.. an then Boom! there's entropy and fur flyin everywhere.. blood and gore and dust and rubble and pots and pans! chaos i tells ya!)

Surly: ((*giggles merrily* good reason for Schul to give them "couple time".....))

Ingvar Urgahaldt: (Just... no... books. *ahem* goddamnit.)

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She glances back up to Joshua. "You need alone time, hon?" It's an honest question, with a minimal level of Coyote attitude behind it. "Or you want some company while you blow the evil pieces of paper with concentric circles on it away?"

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: ((I think Abbey should start using Forces to further propel the books, just as she throws them. *NODS*))

Surly: *chuckles at that softly*

Joshua Coil: *He watches Reyna, and he shrugs.* Don't know where to go, *he says honestly.* Next couple nights are a bitch.

Abbey Randelle: (oooh! *looks to ingvar*.. i can see it now. Ingvar freezes in chrinos as abbey picks up an enclyclopedia menacingly)

Surly: *listens to the pair, arms folded under her breasts. weight resting easily on one leg rather than both*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She nods a little bit. "Yeah, I get that." A little sigh. "Anything I can do to help?"

Joshua Coil: You have any duct tape? *He asks calmly.*

Surly: *tilts her head* why not go outside the city? i used to take a guy i know and his pet wolf out to hunt. *wrinkles her nose sourly* made him bring bags to stuff the dead things in, too.

Joshua Coil: *He looks over to Surly.* It... might be a good idea but... *He pauses.* I'm... I've lived in ... City all of my life. Will it not show her a lack of respect?

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "A Substitute Teacher's best friend..." She laughs a little. "Hell, I even have Gaffer's Tape. Electrical Tape...you name the binding material, I probably got it. Comes in handy when you've got an unconscious person in front of you who you know'll be pissed after they wake up."

Surly: *raises an eyebrow at the man* how would you hurt a city's feelings? *is he one of those new agey guys or something?*

Joshua Coil: *He clears his throat, and looks over to Reyna at this point.* That could be good to keep around. Should that exact situation happen.

Surly: *still looks vaguely puzzled, then shrugs. weird....*

Laidan [lupus]: She couldn't be in the house anymore. She had to get out for a little while. The sleek wolf pads slowly through the park, tail and ears a little low. Occasionally pausing to sniff at this or that.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She reaches into her duster and pulls out a roll of silvery, one-sticky-sided goodness. "What, you think I'd leave home without it?"

Joshua Coil: *He arches an eyebrow, and lets out a slight laugh.* So if you need ot knock me out, you know what to do. *He rolls his shoulders, and then looks over to Surly.* Who are you related to?

Joshua Coil: d10: per+alert: 7,10,6,4,7,

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: d10: Per+Alert: 9,8,5,3,4,8,

Joshua Coil: *His head swivels to the approaching wolf.*

Laidan [lupus]: d10: per+alert: 3,4,6,7,9,4,10,

Laidan [lupus]: d10: reroll ten : 5,

Surly: *blinks* huh? *tilts her head, giving him a blank look* ((*chuckels* PB 2 SL))

Surly: d10: : 2,6,7,6,6,3,

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "That is the plan," she says to Joshua with a grin. Something about that whole thought gives her an odd look, and she laughs suddenly, before movement catches her eye. She looks over and grins suddenly at the sight of Laidan.

Laidan [lupus]: ((PB 4. I win!)) Oh. She knows people over there. She isn't sure if she wants to go over there or not, but she slowly pads over anyway.

Surly: *huh. another wolf in the city. figures*

Surly: ((*giggles* yep! you do!))

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: ((PB...ah, damn. Nuwisha don't have Pure Breed. Ah, well. *G*))

Surly: ((but they do have PA....))

Joshua Coil: ((Neither do Glasswalkers. So NYEAH. But he's all ragey!)) *He watches Laidan, and he cants his head, as he squats down to match her, lowering his head to be ... beneath hers.*

Surly: *blinks at the guy, puzzled yet again, as he seems to try and flatten to the ground without touching it. yep. definately a weird one.*

Laidan [lupus]: She gently butts Joshua, and nuzzles against the man. Her posture still remains subdued, but comfortable in Josh's and Reyna's presence.

Joshua Coil: *He closes his eyes, and rubs the top of his head against the side of the wolf's mouth. And then leans back, to sit on the ground. Seeming more comfortable that way.*

Joshua Coil: Reyna's promised to knock me out and bind me if I lose control, *he says helpfully.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She chuckles a little and bends over to scratch Laidan's fur around the neck. "Hey, girl. Good to see ya." A glance over at Surly, and she winks.

Surly: *smirks lightly to Reyna with a small shrug, just watching*

Laidan [lupus]: She gently butts Reyna's hand in a hello, and since Josh has sat down, she lays down and rests her head on his leg. A there is a rumble, noises coming from her in a response. ~ws~ "That is good."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She steps back from the duo, taking a few steps away to give them cuddle time, and her smoke time. She reaches into her duster, pulling the cigarette holder, and pops one into her mouth. Surly is offered one.

Surly: *shakes her head* don't smoke. *stretches* getting hungry though. want to go with? *arches a brow curiously*

Joshua Coil: *He looks over to Reyna, then back to Surly.* Go ahead with her. She's cuter.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: A shrug, and she puts the case away, before lighting her cigarette. "I dunnoooo, Miss Salmon. You want seafood, and I'm a girl who grew up where if you got fish it was called a McFillet. So I stayed away from it." She smirks, obviously teasing by her tone. A glance goes back to Joshua. "Awww, Josh. No one's cuter then you when you get all tense-like..." She winks at him. Coyote's hiting snark-overload for some reason...

Surly: *snorts at Josh* cute is for small, delicate, fluffy things. i am about as 'cute' as a rabid pit bull. *smirks* although i'm not bad-looking. *no false modesty. she is a looker. it's just another weapon to try and goad others into a fight*

Joshua Coil: *His eyes widen, and again, fingers dig in the dirt.* Maybe I should find a motel room, *he says, with a bit of a growl to his voice.*

Laidan [lupus]: Her ears flick as they talk, listening even as her eyes stare out at nothing.

Surly: *chuckles at Reyna* place i'm going has decent steak, too. don't get the fried cheesecake, though. they use stale crumbs to coat the stuff.

Laidan [lupus]: And her head lifts slightly as Joshua tenses, ears swinging toward him.

Joshua Coil: I can bind myself, mostly, I just need someone to get one hand.

Surly: *ponders* ever try making a slipknot out of rope or something, and tying it off on the bedpost? could possibly stick the one hand through it when you're done with the rest. although i don't get why you'd want to tie yourself up. *shrugs*

Joshua Coil: That's a good idea, *he offers to Surly. Though he doesn't clarify for her information.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Joshua, motel room, electrical tape..." She considers a moment, that grin playing heavily on her lips. "Well, I'm game..." She looks at Surly, then back to Joshua and Laidan.

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "Do you want me to come with you, or would you rather I not?"

Surly: *snorts* if you're going to have a black tie-down party, enjoy. *smirks* i'm going to go feed myself. *laughs shortly*

Joshua Coil: *He looks over to Laidan seriously.* I think I'm going to need defense against molestation at this point.

Laidan [lupus]: There is a faint chuff of amusement. ~ws~ "I'll defend my packmate."

Joshua Coil: ((*giggles* Black tie-down party. That's... so good.))

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She giggles a little at Joshua's remark and Laidan's answer, shaking her head. "Hey, hey...I'm just a lil' ol' innocent Good Samaritan, don'tcha know."

Surly: *laughs again, shaking her head* i wouldn't worry about molestation so much as i would someone ordering pizza. and making sure the door is wide open when the delivery beast comes.

Surly: ((*grins happily* thank you! stole it from Lackey, actually....))

Joshua Coil: *He looks over to Surly.* Laidan will protect me, *he says sincerely.*

Laidan [lupus]: The wolf flicks up her ears at her name, cocking her head slightly. ~ws~ "Of course I will."

Surly: Laidan? is that Laidan? *nods toward the wolf curiously* mmrr, she'd probably do a good job. *eyes her speculatively* she's not the biggest wolf i've ever heard of, but she's tight. good teeth from what i can see--yeah, she'd be good in a fight if it came to it. *her tone matter-of-fact, not flattering the wolf*

Joshua Coil: *And his eyes narrow.* And I will protect her if needs be, *he growls at Surly.*

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "I'm not sure if I should be insulted or complimented by what she says... blind or not, I can kick ass." The wolf snorts slightly

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Suuure...now, I'm getting double-teamed." She sighs, shaking her head with a look of mock hurtness. "Damn, it's almost as if I come off as, like, mischevious or something."

Surly: *nods* good call. *smirks lightly* in all honesty, i prefer fighting humans, not wolves. i've more experience there. she wouldn't react the same way as you would, and she'd fight in an entirely different manner.

Surly: *eyes Reyna and snorts* like you don't already know it.

Joshua Coil: *His head swivels to Reyna.* Sometimes... *He pauses.* You remind me too much of her. The negative side as well.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: Joshua's words bring her out of her snark a little, and she blinks. "Fair enough...my bad." She sighs, and takes a drag off of her cigarette, looking over toward the bay.

Laidan [lupus]: Everyone has been so weird lately. No one is happy. There is a distinct snort. ~ws~ "Either we should go tie Joshua up, or we should all go get fed. Or both."

Joshua Coil: *He grumbles slightly, and his head lowers.* I'm sorry, *he lets out, and then pushes himself up, with a stroke of Laidan's head.* I should go somewhere. Going crazy. Hate this.

Laidan [lupus]: Her ears and tail drop back a bit since she thinks she made Joshua leaves. But she nuzzles him anyway, gently butting his leg. ~ws~ "Feel better..."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "S'my fault, hon." She tajes a last drag of her cigarette and flicks it into a nearby ashtray. "Let's go get your bind on, if you want, Josh."

Joshua Coil: Just that, and then you can go eat. *he clears his throat.* S'long as one of you gets me up in the morning, I'll be fine.

Surly: *after a few more moments of watching the weird people* try not to get yourselves dead. i'm going for food. *with that as her farewell, she heads off, the mesh skirt swinging with her stride*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Nice meetin' ya, Surly. Stay chilly, a'ight?"

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "I'll stay with you Joshua...."

Joshua Coil: If you want to just give me the duct tape, you can go to dinner with her, *he offers.* I don't mean to be... like this.

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "It's okay."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "It ain't yer fault, Joshua." She looks at him. "Just like..." She trails off, shaking her head, and sighs. "Let's go. Sounds like it's gonna be an all-nighter, and that ain't a bad thing." The grin finds it's way back onto her face. Yes, humor is always good. ALWAYS.

Joshua Coil: *He rolls his shoulders.* I'll be in a motel room with two beautiful women, and I won't even remember it. Fuck my luck. Let's go before I lose it.

Laidan [lupus]: She stands up, moving to trot after Joshua and Reyna.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Yeah, I know." She pats Joshua on the shoulder, as they walk along. "Sorry. S'my dad's sense of humor acting up again. I love him to death, but he's a real asshole, sometimes."

Joshua Coil: It's not a problem, *he says with a shrug.* I just need to calm down. Not enough coffee. thank the mother that I ask off work for these days.

Laidan [lupus]: She follows just behind them, easily. Stay behind them, no walking into people or things.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She chuckles a little. "The Bitchmobile's not far away. Should we pick up a caffeine IV drip on the way to the hotel?"

Joshua Coil: *He looks down to Laidan.* Do you want to, ma'am?

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "I do not mind, either way. Though I should probably eat something, as I promise Eddie a long time ago I would." She dosn't seem THAT enthusiatic about eating though.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "You're eating," she says to Laidan, as if it's been decided. "We'll pick something up on the way."

Joshua Coil: Meat, *he says with a nod.* Anywhere we can pick up a steak on the way?

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "Yes ma'am." Steak sounded good, she had to admit.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Plenty of places," she says with a chuckle. "This is 'New Yawk,' after all." She winks. "Lotsa choices."

Laidan [lupus]: She continues to trot behind the pair trustingly.

Joshua Coil: Steak, then, *he says sincerely.* Please. *His mouth nearly waters for it.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Coolio." She leads them to the Bicthmobile, opning up the side door for Laidan to jump in, then unlocking the passenger door before moving around to the driver's side and sliding in. Yes, after getting towed and her month's supply of product getting stolen, she locks her doors now. She can be taought.

Laidan [lupus]: She jumps onto the back, and then lays down without a word.

Joshua Coil: *He slides into the front seat, then, though instinct makes him want to sit back with Laidan and just curl up.*

Laidan [lupus]: ((brb))

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She starts the thing up, and pulls out, onto the street. "Hmm...good steak, good steak..."

Joshua Coil: *Meatmeatmeatmeatmeat.* Somewhere that serves it very rare?

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "I figured as much..." She chuckles. "I can always just pick some up from the grocery store, and cook it up on the Foreman Grill I got in the back..."

Joshua Coil: And take away all the grease? *he snorts.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She chuckles. "Yeah, 'cause you need your blood pressure higher, right?"

Joshua Coil: Hey, nothing wrong with my blood pressure. Just my temper, *he says with a nod.*

Laidan [lupus]: There is a little chuckle from the wolf in the back

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She grins. "Fair enough. I know of a place." She steers her way down the streets, toward the diner she knows of that does steak greasy & rare.

Joshua Coil: *Oh yes... steak that is greasy and rare. It's JUST what he wants. He looks ravenous when they arrive there.*

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "Do you guys want me to shift and come in too?" The wolf lifts her head from the back to speak to them.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: A few blocks down, she pulls up to a stop. "A'ight, you two stay here...I'll be right back. If I'm not out in ten minutes, then the they've switched the sugar with rat poison." She pauses, and looks to Josh, just in case. "Yeah, that was a joke." In she heads.

Laidan [lupus]: Oh. Reyna says stay IN the car. So she does, laying back down. ~ws~ "Thank you Reyna."

Joshua Coil: *Of course he tenses at that. Poison? Poison could mean Wyrm taint! Wyrm taint could mean things to fight, and... dammit. Tease.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: And she's in there for 9 minutes and 45 seconds.

Laidan [lupus]: ((*wrestles her tag back*))

Joshua Coil: *For the entire time, he sits in the car, and fidgets.* You think she's in trouble? We should go in. We should... oh, THERE she is.

Laidan [lupus]: She creeps forward, and gently licks his hand to sooth him. And then lays back down.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: Finally, she comes out with three styrofoam containers. Two of them have "Doggie Bag" written across the top in black Sharpie. She grins as she steps off the curb, crossing around the front and opening the driver's side door. "Hey, guys. Damn, good thing I went in there. Rat poison EVERYWHERE. On the walls, the floor, the counters..." She slides the boxes over to Joshua. "Don't worry, I licked it off the food, though. Yummy!"

Joshua Coil: *He looks to Reyna, eyes widening. Concern? Worry... oh, wait. Another joke.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She giggles a little, and then starts the car up. "A'ight. Hotel preference? If not, I know of a good place."

Laidan [lupus]: She sniffs at the boxes, but remains laying where she is.

Joshua Coil: Any sort of out of the way locale, that won't worry if their room gets a little messed up, *he says with a slight grunt.*

Joshua Coil: ((BRB))

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Then this place'll be perfect. I've stayed there a couple times." She drives along, to the Bronx.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: It's a quiet drive, on the way out. She keeps the radio off, 'cause almost any CD she has contains a song that could incite frenzy. Her expression is calm, a very slight smile on her face, slightly nostalgic as she steers through the streets.

Laidan [lupus]: She eventually creeps up so she's lying inbetween the two front seats, resting her head on her pause. She's otherwise inobtrusive.

Joshua Coil: *He looks out the window, and squirms horridly. He opens up the window. Back up, down again.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: Eventually, she pulls up to the hotel in Queens. Not nice by any stretch of the imagination, not an absolute dump, either. Just anonymously bad.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: ((Queens=Bronx. D'oh))

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "Can I take my collar off now?"

Joshua Coil: Go ahead, Lai. No one's stopping you. *He mutters it almost irritatedly.* Fucking traffic. Swear to CHRIST these people drive like assholes.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Of course, hon." ((You guys wanna move to Queens Business, in case someone wants to take this room?))

Laidan [lupus]: ((Sounds good to me))

Joshua Coil: ((Kay!))

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: ((BRONX! BRONX Business. *Slaps head* Too much that's happened in Queens these days))

 

BRONX HOTEL

Joshua Coil: *He grunts, as he stares out the window.* Almost there? I'm hungry.

Laidan [lupus]: The lupus starts to paw off her collar, or tries to. It takes a little bit of of wrestling and pawing, and even then, it tries to get stuck on her ears. She makes a disgruntled noise.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She pulls up to the place, and nods. "We're there. You guys wanna wait here while I check us in, or would you rather wait out here?"

Joshua Coil: I need to get out, need to MOVE, *he mutters, and does so, pacing back and forth.*

Laidan [lupus]: Shaking off her collar, she slides out of Joshua's window, and to the floor.

Laidan [lupus]: Er, ground that is.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "A'ight..." SShe slides out of the van. "Don't say I didn't warn ya..." She heads up to the door, moving in and to the front desk. She smiles to the guy behind the counter, who seems to recognize her and gives her a semi-lacivious leer.

Joshua Coil: *He paces back and forth, but looks inside. Agent of the Wyrm! Ki... no, that's just a jogger.*

Laidan [lupus]: She trots beside Josh, shaking out her fur. Stupid collar.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: After a few minutes inside of conversation, with Reyna rolling her eyes and the clerk trying several obvious come-ons, she gets a key and heads back out. "A'ight, we're good to go."

Joshua Coil: *He grunts, and follows her in. The clerk gets a savage glare for his insult to the Lady.*

Laidan [lupus]: And lo doth she trot after them.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: The clerk meeps and scurries away from the Rage-ridden Joshua. Reyna smirks and leads the due up to the top floor, corner room. It's not well-kept up...room service means something entirely differently here, and the maid quit last year...but it's not rat-ridden or anything like that.

Joshua Coil: *It's not bad, but his jaw tightens. His eyes are simply stuck to glare-mode, as he paces around.* I'm hungry.

Laidan [lupus]: Laidan would scare away any rats that were there anyway. Snapping wolf teeth and all.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Theeen let's eat!" She plops down in a chair and reaches out a hand for the box not labelled "Doggie Bag."

Joshua Coil: *He grabs for the bag greedily, smelling the food.*

Laidan [lupus]: She sits at both their feet, waiting for somone to hand her her box, salivating almost as much as Josh.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: Boxes get distributed, and she opens hers up. The others have their rare, greasy steaks...she's got, oddly, Chinese. Orange Chicken, Chow Mein, and Egg Foo Yung.

Joshua Coil: *The chinese catches his nostrils as well. Ohh... but... MEAT. He opens up one of the styrofoam containers, and lays it on the floor for Lai, before digging into his savagely. No fork, no knife. Just fingers and teeth.*

Laidan [lupus]: Much like Josh, she forgos being polite to dig into the steak with her teeth. Hungrier than she thought she was.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She uses the chopsticks, though she obviously is NO good at it. In fact, she seems to be using them only because failing at it is amusing to her. She manages to eat quickly enough with it, though, using the sticks to spear the chicken, for instance. She's creative in her chopstick use.

Joshua Coil: *He looks up at Reyna's food, a little of the steak blood and juices on his face. Rar.*

Laidan [lupus]: Three bites, and that steak is gone. Not nearly enough, but good enough for now. Unshamdely, he leans down to lick the juice from the bottom of the container.

Joshua Coil: *He wipes off his mouth with the back of his hand, and delicately licks his fingertips off.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She, obviously, is much slower to eat. Soon as Joshua and Laida are done, she grins a bit, and holds her own food out. "I bought more then I wanted...either of you interested?"

Joshua Coil: *He licks his lips, but as that one hunger is mostly satiated, he defers to Laidan.*

Laidan [lupus]: She nudges Joshua to take it if he's hungry. Taking care of her pack, making sure he's okay.

Joshua Coil: *In that case he takes on the remaining chinese with the fervent hunger of the starving.*

Laidan [lupus]: She lays down where she is, gently nosing her box out of the way.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She picks up the box from Laidan, and grabs Joshua's box as well, taking them to the trash and dumping them in.

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "Thank you Reyna."

Joshua Coil: *He doesn't seem to notice, cleaning up the food in a rapid pace, almost defensively. He licks off hs fingers once more. His breath shudders, fighting off the base instincts.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "No problem, Laidan." She smiles, and moves to the dresser, hopping up onto it and pulling a cigarette. "Happy to help."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She lights the cigarette and looks between them. "So...duct tape time yet? One nice thing...sturdy beds. So I don't think you'll be busting through." She chuckles.

Laidan [lupus]: She slowly settles down, though her ears twitch at every noise. Careful. A little cautious

Laidan [lupus]: And she twists her ear towards Joshua, asking him silently if he needs it now.

Joshua Coil: *He breathes deeply, and lets out a slighrt growl.* Better safe than sorry, *he offers.* Might as well now. Don't worry about the clothes.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She nods a little and pulls out the roll of tape, sliding off the counter. "A'ight. Assume the position, if you would..."

Laidan [lupus]: She sits up, alert. Ready to leap onto Joshua if she needs to.

Joshua Coil: *He sighs, and lays across the bed.* Other people would find this weird, you know.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Other people would, yes." She nods. "I, due to past experiences here in New York...find it just another evening with those I care about." She takes a hand and brings it to the bedpost, starting the duct taping. Not worrying about using too much...strong tape, sure. But big n' furries defy strong.

Laidan [lupus]: She rests her head on the bed 'watching' them, per say. She'd take care of her packmate and her friend.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: d10: Dex+Security (WP): 1,4,7,2,8,1,

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: Okay, so it's been a while since she's done this. It's messy, and not as strong as it could be. She moves around the bed, remarkably business-like, her attention focused entirely on her work, her face unnaturally calm.

Joshua Coil: *He grunts, looking frustrated at it.* You're gonna have to do it tighter than that.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Hmm?" She looks up and at him from the spot at his foot, blinking. A glance up at the work around the hand, and she winces. "FUCK." She sighs and shakes her head, muttering something under her breath in Spanish, and moves up to retry it.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: d10: Dex+Security: 7,3,4,8,4,8,

Joshua Coil: *He grunts, and tugs, not... really hard. Then again, this was just so they'd have time to knock his ass out and redo it.* Thanks, *he mutters, and pauses, looking up.* Even if I don't lose it... thanks.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: MUCH better. She gives Josh an apologetic look. "Sorry." And she moves around the bed, taping him the rest of the way up, then moving to take a seat in a chair, pulling Harry and setting it on the counter, barrel pointed away from them all but within reach, as if out of habit. "No problem, Josh."

Laidan [lupus]: She moves her position, so she's laying inbetween both of them. Able to protect both from anything.

Joshua Coil: And if you need to shoot me, don't worry, I understand. It'll heal.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She nods a little to that, taking a drag off of her cigarette. "It always does."

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "I hope no one shoots anyone." She murmurs from the floor.

Joshua Coil: *He snorts at that, and looks up to the ceiling.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "I hope so too, hon." She nods to Laidan with a smile, and stubs her cigarette out. "Soooo...how was everyone's weekend?" Hey, someone's gotta make conversation.

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "It could have been a lot better." She admits, flopping slightly.

Joshua Coil: I didn't kill Micah. That's a good thing, right? *He stares up at the ceiling. Twitch twitch.*

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She sighs. "So we all had shitty weekends. That makes sense."

Joshua Coil: On the up side, I got to tell him I was dating someone else, *he says, keeping his eyes on the ceiling.*

Laidan [lupus]: She flicks her ears towards Josh, and just... seems to lower herself on the floor. If that's possible.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: Her eyes shift to Joshua a moment, tilting her head. "Oh, really. Bet that went well..."

Joshua Coil: I lied, but... *He shrugs.* Not very fucking well. I can NOT deal with him. Not right now, he's ... *He shudders.* Fuck, some wounds don't heal.

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "No, they don't." She agrees quietly.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She nods at that, looking away from Josh, to the wall. "No, some don't. Some wounds don't heal at all. Others...take a very, very long time." A little sigh.

Joshua Coil: *He pauses. And an odd choking sound comes out of his mouth.* Fuck. Please... don't take any offense to this, but... I sound like a WOMAN.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Give it time, though," she says with a faint smile, slumping down a little further in the chair, legs rising to rest against the top of the dresser. She affects a smile. "It may just well heal in the end, after all. You never know."

Laidan [lupus]: She finally lifts her head, and shifts her head to nuzzle Josh's leg a little. Trying to soothe again.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "No offense taken." She looks to Joshua with a little grin. "Should I put on 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back,' get nail polish and Margeritas, and make a sleepover out of it all?"

Joshua Coil: Kinda like this new girl, *he says absently.* Think she's got someone else. Missed all these FUCKING opportunities because I carried on with this bullshit with Micah. God DAMMIT. *He snaps suddenly, a nasty, half-growl escaping from his throat, a savage snap of teeth.*

Joshua Coil: d10: Rage: 6,6,3,1,1,

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She sits up, putting her hand on Harry, watching. Waiting.

Laidan [lupus]: She pulls her head away very quickly and stands up, legs tense, ready to pounce.

Joshua Coil: *He shudders, and slumps back against the bed again.* No movies, *he mutters feebly, sounding tired.* No makeovers. No goddamned talking about boys. Just so fucking tired.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She relaxes, sitting back and nodding. "Yeah, we're all tired, I think. In our own ways."

Joshua Coil: I'm gonna nap here. Wake me if anything bad happens, *he mutters.*

Laidan [lupus]: She slowly settles back down again.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "A'ight, hon. Get some rest." She sighs and sits back, looking out the window.

Laidan [lupus]: She shuffles slightly and curls up at the base of Reyna's chair.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: When Joshua finally passes out, she looks over to him, watching with a sad little smile on her face. The whole situation is way, way too reminscent to her. She opens the flash and takes a pull off of it, then reaches down to scratch Lai behind the ears.

Laidan [lupus]: She faintly pushes her head against Reyna's hand, but it's rather half hearted.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "You're good people, Laidan," she says absently, eyes on Joshua's sleeping form. "Shouldn't have to go through this shit, y'know?"

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "No one should have to go through any of the things any of us has gone through." The wolf softly rumbles. "But it is the nature of this world."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Yeah." She sighs. "It's a fucked up world, ain't it." She shakes her head and shifts her body so she's lying sideways, legs flopped over one armrest, her back arched over the other one. She continues to scratch and pet the Fianna, as she takes another shot. "Ah, well, I guess it could be worse, right?" Somehow, maybe?

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "Sure. Much worse. In many ways. I just don't feel like saying them all right now." She lifts her head so it rests on the chair next to Reyna.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Aww, come on. It'd be fun." She chuckles a little bit. "Naah, maybe you're right. Don't dwell on the bad. Good things only, right? I mean...we got some good goin' on in our lives, don't we?"

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "We're alive." She points out. That's a good thing. "There's... the kids..." But she can't think of anymore. She's lost two lovers now, and one mate. It still weighs on her.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "We've got friends," she adds in. "Some of them are doing well."

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "Yes, they are." And that is good.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "The city isn't burning down around us." She thinks, then frowns, deeply. "...shit, is that all?"

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "The Wyrm hasn't won and enslaved us all." She adds helpfully.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Point there." She nods. "And...um...nothing else hasn't destroyed us all, either."

Laidan [lupus]: There is a distinct pause, and her ears droop. ~ws~ "I still don't feel better Reyna."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Me neither." She looks down to Laidan, sadly. "It ain't a lotta goodness, hon, when the only things we can think of is that the world hasn't ended, and our friends and us are alive."

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "I should be thankful, because I have much more than I ever thought I would. But I can't right now Reyna. And I feel bad for that."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Ah, don't feel bad 'cause you feel bad, chica." She pets the metis, sighing. "'cause then you just feel doubly bad. And that ain't good."

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "No... no it ain't good." She agrees, nuzzling Reyna's hand a little bit. "I never meant to be a bad mate, Reyna."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "I know. Neither did I. Well, not that I ever WAS a mate, so to speak, but...y'know." She stares at her knees. "What makes you think you were a bad mate?"

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "You were still loved." She shuffles closer, since she can't crawl up on the chair. "And I don't know. I hurt Brian, and now he's leaving. Alexis left as well. Maybe I hurt her as well by not understanding. Two cannot be a coincidence."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Okay, hon. Alexis, you cannot blame yourself for, and you and I both damn well know that shit. I know you loved her, hon, but the girl was seriously fucked up. SO not your fuckin' fault."

Laidan [lupus]: ~ws~ "But could I have fixed her if I hadn't turned her away in my own hurt? Could I have stopped her from doing what she did? I don't know. I just... I trust too much. I guess."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Maybe you could've." She shrugs. "Maybe not. I didn't fix mine. Thought I did. Then he went and died because of the issues we thought were better, but really weren't." Her jaw sets, staring at the wall. She takes a long drink off of her flask. "Maybe some people, ya just can't fix."

Laidan [lupus]: It's a muted cracking of phone, and the little metis rests her homid head on Reyna's middle, while one absently strokes her hand. Soothing in the best way she knows how. "I'm sorry Reyna."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Not your fault. Not my fault." She shrugs. "Not even his fault, really. Fault of the fuckers who fucked his head up since birth." A pause. "Just like Alexis. Just like Brian. Micah. Angelia. And so on. And so on. And so on, and so on, and fucking so on..."

Laidan: "Reyna?" It's small, childish.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Yeah, Lai?"

Laidan: "Love you."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She smiles a little bit, looking down to the woman, and leans over, to hug Laidan. "Love you too, hon."

Laidan: She shifts, and wraps her arms around the other woman to hug her tightly.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She holds the hug for a few, long moments, then releases Laidan, sighing deeply. "God, we're a fucked-up little posse, ain't we?" She says it in an entirely affectionate way.

Laidan: "Yeah," she says quietly. "We are. But I kind of like us like that."

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: A chuckle, and she wipes at her eyes irritably. "Yeah. It gives us character, or some shit like that."

Laidan: "No," she says softly. "It just makes us closer." She curls awkwardly with the woman on the chair, petting her hand.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Misery loves company, I guess." She nods with a little laugh. She glances back over at Joshua, going quiet for a moment, watching him. Before another sigh. "Thanks."

Laidan: "You're welcome Reyna. Thank you too." She murmurs, still stroking the other's hand.

Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "You're welcome." She goes to take another drink of the flask, then frowns in annoyance when she finds it empty. She looks around and sighs. "Gotta get up a minute, hon."

Laidan: Laidan slides off her obidiently.