Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Here)) Aerin's made sure the Great Room is clear tonight. He's dressed in his usual get-up...the tank top, the jeans. He's told Tony that someone's going to be visiting them, to talk to and see how well he's doing, and not to worry about it, everything will be fine.

Antonio Pavlatos: Per usual, he is in his room, the sketchbook on the floor beside the bed untouched today. He just lies there on his side, back to the room.

Antonio Pavlatos: (He did? Glad to know that now, but he would still be as he is)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: If he's in that state, Aerin will try to get him up and into the Great Room. Telling him to relax, everything will be good, but he needs to show Dorian how much progress he's making. ((Will roll Persuasion and Cha+Expression if needed))

Antonio Pavlatos: (you will need to then, because he hasn't made much progress you know - the roll is good enough though, it can be faked)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Persuasion: 4,3,8,7,7,7,6,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Cha+Exp (vs five)-WP: 7,7,8,5,5,5,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Seven UBER-SUCCESSES with Persuasion. Roll WP to resist. I would hope that would be enough.))

Antonio Pavlatos: Manipulated, but not knowing it really, he does what Aerin wants and moves into the other room, but only after he checks the hall and listens at the door to make sure of who is where in the house.

Antonio Pavlatos: Once done he follows Aerin, a bit more jumpy after the problems with Ethan, his hands moving to stick in his jeans' pockets as he looks around the room, barly entering and then leaning against the wall.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He leads Tony to the Great Room and has him take a seat. He sighs a little bit...it almost seems like a lost cause, but he's got to try. He smiles to him and lights up a cigarette, leaning against the fireplace as he waits.

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks around, then does as Aerin instucts, sitting on the sofa on the edge, like a bird ready for flight and looks rather longingly at the cigarette Aerin lights, but doesn't ask.

Antonio Pavlatos: (Are we assuming that the mail I sent to you then was already discussed? I didn't get a response)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Ack, yes, sorry, it was a busy morning. Aerin would have said he knew, it was okay, and Ethan knows, it's fine.))

Antonio Pavlatos: (Thank you, he would still be worried since he hasn't seen Ethan since then, but that would help him mood some.)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles to Tony and finishes his cigarette, then just waits for Dorian to arrive.

Dorian Blade (PB 2): Dorian arrives about that time, knocking on the door to the place after giving a brief look over outside. He is certainly a handsome looking young man, late twenties and with a rugged appeal to him. He's dressed in jeans, hiking boots, and a simple dark blue t-shirt. He does have a satchel over his shoulder like a laptop case perhaps. He has a bit of a greek appearance and dark hair and complexion.

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks around, biting his lip, throat feeling parched, but he finally murmurs, "Who is comin'?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He moves to the door and checks the peephole, then opens it up. A warm smile is given to Dorian, and he extends his hand to the man. "Dorian, I'm assuming. Welcome. Good to finally meet you."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): He nods some and smiles a bit. "Yes, that would be correct. Dorian Blade." and takes the offered hand to shake it.

Antonio Pavlatos: He glances to the door, tensing slightly at someone he doesn't know, but it is a man. He listens carefully to their conversation.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His shake is firm and warm, and he holds the door open. "Come on in. I'm Aerin." When Dorian comes inside, he shuts the door and locks it, moving to lead Dorian inside, toward the Great Room. "Excuse the security measures, such as they are." Gesturing to the locked door. "With the Reapers, I've had to be as careful as I can. Some people have come here to stay for protection."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): He nods some as he looks around and smiles. "Oh, I understand." and then he looks over to Antonio and offers a smile to the young man.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles, looking from Dorian to Tony. "Tony...this is Dorian Blade. He's here to talk to us a little bit. Dorian...this is Antonio Pavlatos."

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks over Dorian carefully, then nods, murmuring softly, "Hello...sir."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): "I'm not a sir." he says and moves to a comfortable place to sit. "Would you like to hear a little about me?" he asks Tony.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He smiles some and moves to take a seat on the couch, giving Tony some space.

Antonio Pavlatos: He licks his lips, coughing a bit, throat still seeming dry as hell, "Iffen ya want to tell me, sss..." Hesitates at the sir.

Dorian Blade (PB 2): "No, it is up to you. IF you want to know or not. If it will help you understand where I am coming from."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He stays quiet for now, looking between the two.

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks at Dorian through his lashes, not quite meeting his eyes, "I wouldn't mind it, but I can't ask for nothin', no reason to try."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): "Of course you can." he says with a little smile, and a side glance to Aerin before looking back to Antonio. "I'm the happy husband and mate to Selena, a caring Black Fury Theurge. We don't have any children, but we just got married recently." he begins.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Emp (Dorian): 9,8,2,3,8,3,1,

Dorian Blade (PB 2) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He gets there a certain sadness and disappointment to him.

Antonio Pavlatos: He tenses suddenly, looking to Dorian completely differently now. "I can't... 'cause anytime I do, it's no. I can't try to get a job, can't go nowhere but the back yard maybe, 'n can't even be trusted to do nothin' else, even after all this time. But ya outta know... you seem to not mind bein' like that. Bein' a slave to 'em."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He sighs a little bit, shaking his head. "Tony...I've told you. You're not a slave. Neither is Dorian."

Antonio Pavlatos: He glances to Aerin and his thoughts are clear in his eyes, "Ya done said ya ain't the normal... they ain't the same, they don't like men, they don't care 'bout us past... you know."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): "It does seem your still completely clueless." he says while looking between the two. "It is correct that your choices are limited for the time being, it will not always be the case. You are sick, and you are in need of help. You want to get better don't you?"

Antonio Pavlatos: "Ain't done say the others feel that way, I know what's happenin'... differerent with woman, not guys. Got plenty of wolves more than happy to hate. They don't like you, they don't like me, or Ethan or anyone else, 'n even the ones talkin' 'bout their hatin' being so bad hate me 'n Alex."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): He tilts his head some as he listens to what Tony is saying.

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks at Dorian and blinks, "Others have said I'm sick, but no body bothers sayin' why. 'Cause I like S&M stuff? That makes me a freak 'n sick? I wanna do whatever it takes to get my life back. It weren't so bad after the spirits left, 'n ain't bein' hurt here, but I want want I had for just a few months of my life... I had a life, had a chance to make my own decisions and thought, 'n now back with ya'll... I ain't allowed to think nothin' but what ya want, what ya want... I ain't allowed to do nuthin'. That's a slave, even iffen ya ain't beatin' 'n fuckin' me."

Antonio Pavlatos: (second want=what)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "The Reapers are not the majority, Tony." He frowns. "And no one hates you and Alex. We just want to make sure you're capable of making your own choices."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): "You are sick in your mind, I'm a medical doctor but I have seen enough trauma in my time to understand a little about it. You've been through a great deal but Alex has used you enough. He had sex with you, and took advantage of you when you didn't know any better. Your clinging to the world he created for you and have yet to even open yourself up to the possiblity of recovery."

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks suddenly to Aerin, frowning, "That ain't what I was told... ssss... she hates Alex. He's a male, 'n ain't a wolf, so that means he's bad. How's that different from the hate ya'll sayin' she's tryin' to fight now?" He rubs his temples, "It don't make no sense to me! It ain't just been since them bad wolves here, it was before... 'n what makes them bad when they hate, when others hate too? Ya don't make no sense to me." His tone sounds almost desperate to understand, but also frustrated.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He frowns now. "Tony...who told you that she hates Alex?"

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks at Dorian then and frowns. "What?... Alex ain't never used me... he woudln't even FUCK ME until I pushed it. He pretended when they was watchin' us, he was the one that toldt me I could make my own decisions, that I was free to do whatever I wanted now. I decided I wanted to be with him, 'n play the game... but no body ever asked me did they? They just figure they know everythin' by those eyes they put on us. Eyes that didn't never see the truth. Nobody asked ME how I felt. Never once. Nobody but Mr Aerin, 'n he was fine with stuff until sss... she decided this stuff. I didn't know nothin' but the bad wolves 'n he tried to help me, show me I had rights 'n the right to say no. All YOU all have showed me is even if I don't want somethin' I aint' got the right to say no... how ain't that a slave?"

Antonio Pavlatos: "The sex was before he ever knew I was kin, 'n we... felt stuff for each other... all the other was later, but nobody askted me. He thought it best for me to know ya'll, 'n tried to do that, but ya acted..." He looks at Aerin. "Ain't nobody had to... but Merc 'n them said people here didn't like Bastet. Alex never said it, but think it sorta funny the ones that kilt off his people hate him, 'n he was here tryin' to help me get with ya'll, 'n work with ya, but this is what happens!" He puts his hand to his temple again. "My head hurts... what ya want of me?"

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: WP: 1,6,6,10,

Dorian Blade (PB 2): "Its because your sick. How long were you used by the others? How long have you known Alex? You were abused sexually and then turned to Alex wnating the same thing. To please him and give him something for taking you away from that place. I see though that it will take far more then any of us can manage here. Professional help in with a trained professional." he looks to Aerin. "You've had plenty of time to at least make him see what it was we were trying to do and he is still in denial."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods a little bit, sighing. "I've been...trying." He looks to Dorian, resigned. "I just...everything that's come up, and he's..." He looks at Tony, his expression sad. Apologetic. "I just didn't realize some things, I guess. I'm sorry I'm failing you, Tony."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): "There is nothing to apologize for Aerin-Rhya, we must all realize there are limitations to what we can accomplish on our own. No shame in seeking professionals."

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks to Dorian, "No... I couldn't done that to plenty others. Alex was different. But you dont' wanna see that. He's not a wolf, so ain't nothin' I say gonna mean shit. You one of them... I like to please people to be useful. Alex wouldn't even think to be with me less I agreed to get off drugs, that's when he... found out I was related to wolves. He toldt me I could do what I wanted... could find my people, go my own way.... but we already loved each other, but you don't wanna hear do ya? Ya don't care. He NEVER abused me, 'n ya kin talk to ya blue in the face 'n that ain't gonna change that fact. He was the one tellin' me to make friends, to learn to trust, helpin' me to read', to get a job that could go someplace. All I do here is sit in a room with books 'n that's it. I ain't hurt, but I ain't alive either. I miss what I had before, 'n that ain't denial, that truth. You as blind as the ones that hates men."

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: WP: 2,8,6,10,

Antonio Pavlatos: A sudden alteration in his face, "You are so full of bullshit it is unbelieveable." The tone is diffent, the face set is different. "Hypcrites the whole fuckin' lot of you."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He keeps his gaze on Tony, watching him with a resigned expression. Judging his reactions.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Wrong." He shakes his head. "We're not hypocrites. We just want to help."

Antonio Pavlatos: He suddenly just gets up and heads for the door, "This is bullshit, I ain't related to you guys, 'n you can't see the fuckin' trees for the forest, fuck you all."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): He raises an eyebrow, then looks to Aerin. "Another personality coming out?"

Antonio Pavlatos: He continues towards the door, "I'm outta here, fuck you all. I've been good, tried to believe, but this is bullshit, and you know that Aerin. You're just too much of a fuckin' coward to admit it."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yeah." He nods to Dorian, and rises, moving after Tony. "Daniel, stop. Where do you think you're going to go?"

Dorian Blade (PB 2): "The Reapers will skin him alive with we let him leave." he says while standing up and moving to follow Tony. "Whoever you are, your not leaving. We will restrain you with force if you insist on this course."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I'm aware of that," he says to Dorian, tension hitting his voice. "Tony...TONY!" He starts moving faster, ready to grab and restrain if needed.

Antonio Pavlatos: "Anywhere but here! I'm fuckin' SICK of this shit. You are fuckin' them over like hell, 'n too blind to see it. WHat the FUCK does it matter who someone loves? Hell you fuck half the city, lie to your lover, he's torn up and makes this place hell, 'n you don't seem to either notice or care. You talk about protection but everyone leaves constantly. I ain't needin' your fuckin' protection because I am NOT your family! But there ain't no protection except sit here. At least with Alex we had protection AND the right to have a life... a job, friends... Just because I share this body? Bullshit. You only talk about your problems, nothing else. One time you show something, 'n that's it. You ain't got the time to fuck with us, so why should I stay here? I want to go out. Over two months of sittin' in a room. I want to DO SOMETHING!"

Antonio Pavlatos: "I AIN"T TONY, and you fuckin' well know that." He freezes for a moment, realizing now that Dorian is in the room, but then looks to Aerin. "Again, I keep your fuckin' secrets, but you don't keep mine... who else you told, huh? The whole fuckin' world?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His teeth grit as he moves to close on Tony. "Keep it up, Daniel. I'm starting to regret this less."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): "You can't, if you have been treated like a child through all this and now your facing the reality of your situation. You are an adult, and until you can prove you are able to be sane and make your own choices and not devoted to Alex you will not be able to have your freedom. We shall send you away, Alex will not see you again until your are truely well and ready to live on your own. And only then will you be free to return to Alex. Do you understand that? it is for your own good whether you can see it or not."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yeah, like you didn't make it blatently obvious when you came out that you were someone else." When Tony stops, Aerin takes the opportunity ((and expenditure of Rage)) to zip right by him, moving between the kinfolk and the door.

Dorian Blade (PB 2): (Hadn't been treated..)

Dorian Blade (PB 2): (er, no I got it right.. sorry)

Antonio Pavlatos: Dorian> "You gotta be kiddin', right? He hasn't even told Alex shit, you must be a fuckin' moron yourself. Dependent on him? Yeah, I guess in a way, cause before we left the club we didn't know shit. So yeah, we had to depend on someone to show us shit, and they showed up here... tried to get us with his people. SHIT that is fucked. I can live on my own, I don't need your shit, or Alex's. He was good to us, and he loves him, but guess what? You aint' got SHIT to say about me, I ain't your fuckin' kin. I shouldn't called the cops long ago 'n told them you were holdin' me against my will, 'cause this sucks bigtime. You want to blame him, you are fools, but then why bother? That fuckin' tribe of bitches have you so controlled you couldn't shit without permission."

Antonio Pavlatos: He looks at Aerin. "Get outta the way, I'm tired of this shit. He might put up with it, hoping against hope to trust you 'n think you meant what you say, but I don't, not anymore." (init time, he won't stop, sorry)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Initiative + six: 6,

Antonio Pavlatos: d10: : 1,

Antonio Pavlatos: (eh, I guess i missed the roll...)

Dorian Blade (PB 2): d10: Init+: 6,

Antonio Pavlatos: (7)

Dorian Blade (PB 2): ((Declare lowest and resolve in reverse. Aerin, Dorian, Tony. Dorian holding))

Antonio Pavlatos: He continues towards the door and will grapple or struggle with anyone to stop him, he has no brawl.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: His body shifts, going to Glabro. ((Rage Spent)) He's going to stop this, and quickly. His hand snaps out to grab Tony around the throat and hold him there. ((Strength+Brawl for a hold.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Strength+Brawl: 8,6,4,8,10,5,9,

Antonio Pavlatos: No reason to even bother posting, he has no way, of course, to get away from him, just struggling, which he would continue regardless, Aerin will have to choke him almost unconscious before he stops.

Dorian Blade (PB 2): And Dorian watches what is going on, still holding his bag to his side as he waits for Aerin to subdue Tony.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He frowns, not wanting to choke him out...but he raises his fist to knock him out. It's less cruel then strangling them into unconsciousness. "Don't make me, Tony," he growls.

Antonio Pavlatos: A soft, barely audible murmur as he meets Aerin's eyes, hatred now showing in them, "I... trusted you..."

Antonio Pavlatos: "I AIN"T Tony..." his strangled tone is weak and barely audible. "you fucks..."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): As Aerin holds him, Dorian goes for his bag and looks to be pulling out a small bottle of chloroform and a rag.

Dorian Blade (PB 2): "No need to hit him, but I'm not using a needle on him." he says while he prepares the rag.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "And I'm doing what's best." He looks over, noting Dorian, and lowers his fist. Still holding him there. "One day, you'll accept that."

Antonio Pavlatos: He manages a glance to Dorian, and smirks, "Yeah, knock me out... then you can fuck me, or whatever, right?" words garbled by Aerin's hold. "Big men... fuck us over... you ain't no different from the bad wolves... i knew it... you just showin' it now..."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He shakes his head, his hold maintained to keep Tony from getting free, though his stance goes a bit resigned...weary. Tony's words showing Dorian's right, in Aerin's mind. "Just...stop talking, Daniel. Please."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): Dorian just ignores him as he moves in now, covering his mouth and nose with the rag. "I am sorry that it came to this, it is obvious it will take professionaly trained individuals to break through to him."

Antonio Pavlatos: A quick look at Aerin, eyes pained, "Yeah, right... you so righteous, ain't ya? You lied to us, remember that... always."

Antonio Pavlatos: And with the cloth, he has no choice but relent, no bothering with rolls.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "I never lied to you." He shrugs a bit, holding Tony until the drug kicks in and he passes out. "I'm sorry, too."

Antonio Pavlatos: "You LIED to so many 'n... know... it..." He drops unconscious.

Dorian Blade (PB 2): Dorian just stands there with the rag over Tony's mouth now until he is out... which shouldn't take all that long at all.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Many people," he says with a nod, as he drops down to Homid, catching the unconscious kin before he can fall. "Just not to you. Not but the one time, with the spirits." He hefts Tony into his arms, and looks to Dorian, cradling the kin. "Do you have the means here to transport him?"

Dorian Blade (PB 2): "Yes, I brought a van with restraints. Do you wish to be the one to contact Alex or shall I?" he says while putting away the things in his bag.

Antonio Pavlatos: (I can save you a lot of needless rp if you want, just let me know)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Please do." He sighs. "I..can't deal with it right now. I just hope he doesn't do something stupid."

Dorian Blade (PB 2): "Who Alex? If he cares, really cares about Tony's welfare then he'll stay out of this." he says while leading Aerin out to the van. "I don't know how long... or even if he can be helped but we have to try."

Antonio Pavlatos: Tony, being completely out of it, has nothing to say or do. The artwork left behind, the clues.. meant nothing now.

Dorian Blade (PB 2): (and we can fade it here I guess)

Antonio Pavlatos: (Where is Tony being taken, if I can ask?)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Sorry, yeah, fade here. Aerin helps Dorian get Tony out and transported away. He gets all of Tony's stuff and gives it to Dorian. End of scene. Thank fucking God.))