Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *shes got long legs, she makes it there quick enough...not even saying a hey or hello to the doorman as she heads up to the apartment and unlocks the door*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *heading inside, she takes off her coat carefully and takes the kitten out, putting her down in a safe spot near the coatrack*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *she takes out her cellphone as she heads towards the bedroom......hitting a few buttons as she goes, shoes undone and slipped off on the way as well, barefoot now*

Olivia Boehm: *They're not far behind, considering the car. She strolls in with Dom in tow, giving the doorman a bright smile before heading upstairs*

Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O: *RIIIIIIIIING*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *bedroom door shut, the clock radio is turned on, music heard coming from inside the bedroom*

Dominic Vinitolli: **he walks in with Liv. Regular shoes on now, he can be confident again.**

Olivia Boehm: Beer or something else? Have a seat. *Gesturing toward the couch*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly -> Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O: *answering, hard rock heard in the background from the radio* hey.....didnt interrupt anything did I?

Dominic Vinitolli: Got a ginger ale? I definately shouldn't have anyhting alchoholic, or I might have to stay the night.

Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O -> Kaeleigh O'Reilly: "Not at all." Voice warm, relaxed. "What's up, Kae? How are you doin' on the first night back in the city?"

Dominic Vinitolli: **he settles on the largest seating space available.**

Olivia Boehm: You can hold your alcohol better than that. I've seen you. *Heading into the kitchen*

Dominic Vinitolli: Ok.. **he smiles** a beer then.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly -> Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O: oh.......its been...interesting.......got to meet someone who I think is one of livs lovers or boyfriends or whatever you want to call it.....nice enough guy, got introduced to him as her roomie.......she invited him back here for drinks too......forgot to ask me if it was cool first but...yknow...me just being a roomie and all......

Dominic Vinitolli: Whatever kind you drink.

Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O -> Kaeleigh O'Reilly: "Oh, Jesus Fucking..." A sigh, sound of aggravation. A brief pause, before... "You want me to come by, hon?"

Olivia Boehm: *She comes back in with a couple of ales from Greenwich Brewing, handing one to him and giving him a crooked smile* I'm going to go see what Kae wants. I'll be right back.

Dominic Vinitolli: **nods and takes his beer** Sure thing.

Olivia Boehm: *Heading to the room, tapping on the door once before opening it*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly -> Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O: *hearing the aggrivation, she takes a deep breath, letting it out slowly and swallowing.....voice a little more controlled, or trying to be*.....Im sorry...I dont mean to keep bothering you when I feel fucked up aerin....really....*apologetic*....I just...I need to figure out how to act when I go out there, because I think theyre here now.......*souds of her getting changed*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *door opens, shes in midst of changing and talking on the cellphone, yelping in surprise she falls onto her rear on the floor, hair half in her face*

Olivia Boehm: It's just me...

Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O -> Kaeleigh O'Reilly: "It's okay, Kae, I just...when the yelp and the thud happens he responds immediately, near panic. "KAE??"

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *gulping, swallowing from the surprise* its allright, I just fell, surprised is all...*into the phone, looking up* hey liv....

Olivia Boehm: What do you want to drink? *Looking at the phone for a second, then back to her*

Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O -> Kaeleigh O'Reilly: A sigh. "Okay." He waits there, to let her talk to Olivia.

Dominic Vinitolli: **he settles in the middle of the couch.. looking around and sipping his beer.... He just gets a feel for the place, and notes entrances and exits.**

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *shaking her head* some of my special stash......dont worry, Ill get it though.....*wincing as she moves to stand, sitting on the edge of hte bed, eyes lowered as she rubs her rear with her free hand and sighs*

Olivia Boehm: Yeah... Tell Aerin I said hi. *Turning and going back to the living room*

Olivia Boehm: *Flopping down next to Dominic and opening her beer* So what's been up? I haven't seen you in forever.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *eventually the door to the bedroom gets quietly and slowly shut*

Dominic Vinitolli: Not much really... I've been tryin ta get my face a little more recognized around....that part of town. And I've been workin on my cars.. And just cruisin alot... There's just nothin like cruisin, ya know?

Olivia Boehm: You never take me cruising. *Giving him a mock pout for half a second before taking a long drink of her beer*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly -> Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O: *when she gets back to the phone shes breathing a little heavier, trying to control it though too*

Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O -> Kaeleigh O'Reilly: "Kae?" Said once things have gone quiet. "You okay, honey?"

Dominic Vinitolli: Well, anytime ya wanna go, just let me know. Usually it's just a spontaneous timing thing ya know?

Olivia Boehm: You've got my number. Call me and I can be ready when you pick me up.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly -> Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O: *her voice is real soft, strained even, sounds like shes crying but trying not to let it show in her voice* Im.....um....Im gonna....go have a few drinks, with my roomie.....yknow? least youre checking on me....making sure Im ok.....thanksbb

Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O -> Kaeleigh O'Reilly: "Kae...Kae." His voice is tense, concerned. "Kae, talk to me. Do you want me to come over? I don't mind. At all. Just...talk to me, okay?"

Dominic Vinitolli: Ok. Next time I go, I'll call. Thanks for the beer by the way, if I forget to thank you later.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly -> Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O: I dont....I dont want to keep calling you away from your wife and family every time I get upset though..*sniffling softly, pants slipped on, thudding her head against teh bedroom door gently in frustration before she opens it*

Olivia Boehm: No problem. *Stretching out, legs hooked over his*

Kaeleigh's Phone-E-O -> Kaeleigh O'Reilly: A flach of pain in his voice with the first word, which comes out a bit too quickly. "It's okay. Things are fine with her. You need me." Decision made. "I'm on my way. Text me back if you don't want me to come. Love you." *Click*

Dominic Vinitolli: So, Kaeleigh already head for bed? She was poundin those boilermakers pretty hard.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *theres a soft thud on the bedroom door for a moment, then it opens and she trudges out barefoot in low slung jogging pants and the same babydoll tshirt, rubbing at her eyes , cellphone to her ear ,waving once she gets to the livingroom without looking up* hey dom....be with you guys in a sec....*voice quiet, she heads into the kitchen*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: (correct that, cellphone in hand, off, not to her ear)

Dominic Vinitolli: Or not.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: (irish car bombs!*G**thpthpts* differnt than boilermakers)

Olivia Boehm: Guess not. *Watching her wander through*

Dominic Vinitolli: ((But Dominic wouldn't know the difference really. *S* And what have I told you about that tongue?))

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: (LOL ;P )

Dominic Vinitolli: **he watches her pass through too..** So, what else has been going on?

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *rattling bottles heard in the kitchen, she comes back out with an old oooold looking bottle of something......flopping onto the ground since the couch is taken*

Olivia Boehm: Not much. Hanging out. Kae just got back from vacation.

Dominic Vinitolli: Oh, she was on vacation... Now I get it... You never said why your roomate was out f town... I figured it had to be business if it was that short of a time.

Dominic Vinitolli: Welcome back. Good times on vacation?

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: two weeks....*taking a deep swig of the bottle, shivering once she swallows* even had a visitor too.....though....I dont think they like me any more so....*shrugging, taking another swig*

Dominic Vinitolli: Don't like you anymore?.... What? Did you throw a footprint on the ceiling party at the hotel?

Olivia Boehm: Who visited you?

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *that gets a look to liv, eyes watering a bit as she looks off and takes another slug of the bottle* doesnt matter since its obvious now they either hate me or are that fucking pissed at me.......*sniffling softly, jaw working slowly*

Aerin Thomas: He just so happened to be in the neighborhood anyway, and the green hybrid pulls up to the building, finding a place to park. He kills the engine and then opens the door, stepping out and adjusting the trench coat around his shoulders. A hand runs through loose hair, and he makes his way past the doorman, nodding to him on the way up to the apartment.

Olivia Boehm: *She drains her beer, untangling from Dom to stand* You need another one?

Aerin Thomas: ((DD in case Dom needs it:)) Hey, look, it's the Matrix Hippy! He stands 5'11", and is a little bit thin at 145 pounds. At 28 years of age, he still has a baby-face, despite the goatee he's wearing, he is commonly mistaken for 18-20 years old. His hair, a medium-brown, goes down to about his mid-back, and hangs loose. He has a very youthful face, with bright blue eyes that flash with intelligence and full cheeks. His right canine is missing, but that's neither here nor there. Something about his features suggests maybe a Welsh origin. He's dressed in a red lace-up shirt and black slacks, with steel-toed Doc Martins and a black leather trench coat over the whole thing. (PB 3)

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *sinking fingers into her hair slowly now, her shoulders shake gently, knees drawn close and forehead resting on them, bottle still in one hand*

Dominic Vinitolli: Hey, It's all right. I'm sure they can't hate ya. Ya seem real nice ta me.

Aerin Thomas: Up the stairs he jogs, rounding the corner onto the proper floor. He slows up as he approaches the door, taking a deep breath...calm. Calm is good. He steps up to the front door and waits just a moment before knocking.

Olivia Boehm: Nobody hates her. *Detouring to the door, since she's up*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: yeah well....if you only knew, dom...*sniffling softly, voice quiet*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: sure seems like it though, considering liv......*taking another swig before the forehead rests on her knees again*

Dominic Vinitolli: What's ta know?

Olivia Boehm: *She pulls open the door, looking Aerin over quickly before stepping aside to let him in* Hey.

Olivia Boehm: I don't hate you. Can we not do this please? *Closing the door and going to the kitchen for more beer*

Aerin Thomas: He smiles to Olivia, nodding to her with a warm smile. "Hey, Liv. How are you?" As she's stepping aside, he steps inside without a sense of wierdness or awkwardness, looking around the main area. Dominic gets a once-over, eyes appraising him for just a moment...force of habit...before they come to rest on Kaeleigh. "Hey..."

Olivia Boehm: ((*shuffles post after Aerin's*))

Dominic Vinitolli: **notes the new arrival... He offers a polite upward nod.**

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: Im not the one that started it...*barely peering up and towards the kitchen, she looks to aerin, eyes a bit red* hey....*holding out the bottle of good stuff left over that he gave her*

Aerin Thomas: Oh, dear. Sounds like it's already begun. He purses his lips at Olivia's comment and just makes his way over to Kaeleigh.

Olivia Boehm: *Back out with two more beers, flopping next to Dom again* Domi, this is Kae's friend Aerin. *Just a slight emphasis on "friend"* Aerin, this is my friend Dominic.

Dominic Vinitolli: **sips his beer and offers a hand to Aerin** Nice ta meet ya.

Aerin Thomas: He drops down to a low crouch next to her, taking the bottle from her with a soft smile. A hand comes to rest on Kaeleigh's shoulder, taking a quick drink off of it before he hands it back and looks to Dominic. "Hey, Dom. Nice to meet you." He leans forward, hand extended the other man. A glance goes to Olivia for a moment at the slight emphasis, but he says nothing, looking quickly back to Dominic.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *deeeeep breath, letting it out slowly, she takes the bottle when its handed back, eyeing it now as if trying to decide*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: (forwarning, dissappearing in about 20 min or so for about 20 min or so to take husband to work*hugs all*)

Olivia Boehm: ((*nibbles on* okay.))

Aerin Thomas: His handshake is strong, firm without being painful. He leans back next to Kaeleigh, his hand coming to rest on the woman's shoulder lightly, giving a brief, supportive squeeze.

Dominic Vinitolli: **checks out his watch, and notes the ime..** Hey Liv? I Hate to say it, but I gotta be up early to go upstate to get a part. I kinda need to get goin. Sorry Kaeleigh, I didn't realize it was so late. Ya got a nice place. Maybe I can hang out with you guys again? And Aerin, sorry to shake and go, but .... Nice ta meet ya anyway. Catch ya later?

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: yeah.....later dom.....s'allright, and thanks...*looking over to him and nodding, blinking slowly as she wipes at her eyes*

Dominic Vinitolli: ((And the player has to get going. Have a good night everyone, thanks for the scene. Dom'll exit stage right and head on home....))

Olivia Boehm: Want me to walk you out?

Aerin Thomas: "Nice to meet you, Dom. I'll see you later." He smiles and nods to him, watching him go with a hand still on Kae's shoulder.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *she watches liv and dom for a moment, closing her eyes after a little bit and taking a deeeep breath again, letting it out slowly*

Olivia Boehm: ((just going with no, since he poofed to bed *s*)) *She looks over at Kae and Aerin, taking a drink of her beer*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: (*snickers* can we say he wanted to get tha FUCK outta dodge before the ok corral got started?LOL)

Aerin Thomas: He watches the door close, and then looks back, sighing. Kaeleigh obviously upset, Olivia angry...yeah, just another day on the job. "Well, this is awkward, a little bit, huh?" A little smile, directed at the both of them.

Olivia Boehm: ((yep *L*)) I'm not pissed at you. What's your deal? If you didn't want me to come to the bar you should have just said so. Not like I don't have other things I can do.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: yeah.....just a little bit...*picking at the edge of the bottles lip idly* Im sorry to both of you.......

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: who said I didnt want you to come? did I say 'no, dont come'? or did I say 'its up to you if you want to'? and what the hells up with being introduced as just your roomie in front of everyone?

Aerin Thomas: "Don't be sorry, Kaeleigh." He shakes his head, looking to her before he pulls out a pack of smokes. A questioning look to Liv to see if she minds...he knows Kaeleigh won't. "You haven't wrong me in any way."

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: (hokay.*winces* talk about a point to do this at, but gotta go...back in about 30*hugs*)

Olivia Boehm: *She shakes her head at Aerin, not caring* What do you want me to say, Kae?

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: what do you think of me as? your roomie, your lover, your girlfriend, someone your seeing.......?

Olivia Boehm: I don't know! We didn't figure it out, remember? I thought we were going to take things slow and not do this whole drama shit.

Aerin Thomas: d10: Persuasion: 8,2,2,4,5,6,2,

Aerin Thomas: He raises a hand. "I'm sorry...Kae. Liv." He looks between them. "I know...I'm quite possibly just aggravating this a little. But, having dealt with emotional situations like this before...I think you're both upset for reasons that you both feel are valid. And they very much are, because there's a lot of confusion here. If I can interject...you guys just take a moment, relax, and realize that when it comes down to it...you're angry because you both care about each other, and you don't want to see the other hurt. Right?" He looks between the two of them. ((Cha+Empathy coming to calm them down, affected via Persuasion gift.))

Aerin Thomas: d10: Charisma+Empathy: 7,6,5,8,9,8,2,

Aerin Thomas: ((6 successes via diff 5 per Gift, successes super-effective also per Gift. Resisted via WP.))

Olivia Boehm: That's what I told her. I don't want to hurt her.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: and I said I didnt want to hurt her either, but*deep breath, sighing it out* I guess Im trying to put too much on it too fast......again.....seeing things that arent there

Olivia Boehm: I don't even know why you're upset, Kae. *Sinking onto the couch again*

Aerin Thomas: "Okay." He rises up, moving to a spot equal distance from both of them. Mediator spot. "If you guys will give me some leeway here...I think I can help you guys work this out. Do you guys trust me to do that?" He pulls a cigarette, putting it between his lips.

Olivia Boehm: Yeah...

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: because.....the way alice was looking at you two oddly when only moments before shed been happy hyper on the date she was on with him, especially after you introduced me as your roomie to him, and he looked weird when I kissed your cheek that one point too.......kinda all made me think......yknow......he was one of those you mentioned*brows furrowing more* I got jealous ok?

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *taking a deep breath, nodding* yeah.....

Olivia Boehm: She was on a date with him?

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *nodding to liv slowly*

Olivia Boehm: Oh. *Eyes closing for a second* Fuck. No wonder she seemed pissed off.

Aerin Thomas: "Okay...so." He takes a seat in a chair, looking between them. "One at a time. I'll start with Olivia first, then Kaeleigh. I'm going to ask some questions, to get stuff out there. I want emotional honesty here...and when you explain it, explain it to me. Don't address each other...and hold back your responses. I'll get to them, I promise. Cool?"

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *deep breath, she lets it out slow, nodding, chin resting on her knees*

Olivia Boehm: *Nodding, leaning back and look at the ceiling*

Aerin Thomas: "Okay." He nods, taking a deep breath, and looks to Olivia. "Liv...tell me exactly how you feel about Kaeleigh. Emotionally, whatever those feelings may be. In general...not at this particular moment. More overall."

Olivia Boehm: I like her. A lot. Maybe I love her. I don't know. I'm not ready for that though.

Aerin Thomas: "All right. That's all fair, Olivia...but hold off on whether you're ready for that. What else? You like her...what feelings does she invoke in you. What do you feel when you think about her? Good and bad. Love, joy, passion, lust, fear, anger, jealousy, and whatever else may be in play here. The sky's the limit...just let your words go."

Olivia Boehm: *She shakes her head, then sighs* She confuses me. Everything just confuses me. *Sitting up again and reaching for her beer*

Aerin Thomas: "All right, but why does she confuse you? What about her confuses you?"

Olivia Boehm: That I feel like this. *Finishing her beer, and reaching for the one she brought out for Dom* I'm a warrior. I'm going to change soon, and then I'll be training and fighting. I'm destined to be a warrior, not somebody's mate. And everything is fucked up since I got here. Now I'm spending time thinking about do I love somebody and how much I want to be with them instead of training and being focused and ready.

Aerin Thomas: "All right..." He nods. "I think I can understand that. Quite well, obviously." He smiles a little. "So what you're saying is, you feel like you have a duty, and the emotions that you're feeling are distracting you from that duty. You're torn between your heart and your mind. Am I off-base here?"

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *hearing that she closes her eyes and just sits there, quiet as shes been so far*

Olivia Boehm: No. That's exactally how I feel.

Aerin Thomas: He nods a little bit. "All right. Believe me, I very much understand that, Liv. It's something I wrestle with constantly. I'll address it in just a moment. First, though...Kaeleigh." He turns to regard her. "Same question. Tell me exactly how you feel about Olivia. All the emotions, good and bad."

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *keeping her eyes closed as she speaks, voice quiet and a little emotional* love, confusion, apologetic, hurt, concerned, wishful, frustrated...sad....

Olivia Boehm: I don't want to make you sad, Kae...

Aerin Thomas: "Olivia..." He looks to her, not cutting her off, just gently reminding. "Not to each other. That's where things get overly personal, and heated. And heated can be good...but let's get the air cleared, and everyone understanding first."

Olivia Boehm: *Popping the second beer open and taking a drink* I don't want to make her sad.

Aerin Thomas: "I know you don't." He nods to Olivia, his expression calm, and looks back to Kaeleigh. "What does she make you feel this way, Kaeleigh?"

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *sighing softly,one hand reaches up and rubs/wipes at her face briefly, the bottle of whiskey eyed before she takes a good drink of it and sets it aside, away from herself*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: because.....Im not what she needs, Im doing exactly what she said she didnt want.........she has a duty, that she needs to concentrate on, that is more important than any feelings or urges....and Im distractig her from them.....she doesnt know what she wants yet, and Im trying to push on her what I want........thats why I feel sad......

Aerin Thomas: "I meant all of it, Kae. There's the sadness. I would assume that's why you're apologetic, too...and concerned. What about why you love her, and why you're fristrated? And hurt?"

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: frustrated because Im probably never gonna be what she truly needs, I love her because shes sweet , sexy woman, who when I was out late for my birthday, tried to stay up, fell asleep on teh couch with a cake*wiping at her eyes again* sorry...um*clearing her throat*..because she seems to care about me...hurt....because after the visit, after she asked to make love to me, she ...well.....

Aerin Thomas: "Yes?" He looks at her, eyes soft, voice gentle. A little nod, as if to say it's all right. She's safe here.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: ......what happeed at teh bar made what she asked me seem like it was a dream or just something to say....I mean I know different, but, it still hurt

Olivia Boehm: I didn't know what to say. And I haven't told him about you. Not like that.

Olivia Boehm: Her. *Sighing, looking at Aerin* Sorry. I haven't told Dom about her, other than that she's my roommate, because I didn't know what was going on.

Aerin Thomas: "That's fair, Kaeleigh." He looks from Kae to Liv, smiling slightly. "It's okay, Liv. And yeah...you see, I think that's where the problem lies...neither of you is really sure what is going on between you, thus why we're doing this."

Aerin Thomas: "Liv, getting back to your issue...duty versus heart. Like I said, I understand it well. A lot clearer, I think, then some people may realize." After all, the man doesn't have the strongest reputation around the Sept, despite being a near-Adren. "If I can ask, and if you're comfortable saying, what Tribe do you belong to?"

Olivia Boehm: I'm a Daughter of Fenris.

Aerin Thomas: "Ahhh." He nods slightly, a bit of a smile coming to his face. Not insulting in the slightest, rather just understanding. "I see. Which is why duty weighs so heavily on you. That makes a lot of sense." He pauses a moment, to choose his words.

Olivia Boehm: I can trace my line back ten generations. I could recite the litany before I could read. I can't mess up again. This is it. This is my last shot.

Aerin Thomas: "I find, Liv, that many of our people find that difficulty...that problem between duty and heart. One distracts from the other, they say, as you did. I see it differently. I see that your heart empowers your duty. It gives you a reason to fight, a focus for your training and your duties. If I didn't have the people in my life that I loved, the fight we face would be far less personal, and I'd not be as dedicated to it. You know what I mean?"

Olivia Boehm: *Her eyes close, and she nods*

Aerin Thomas: "The key is to remember to keep your thoughts in perspective. Remember why you're doing it. Don't let it take away from what you're doing...use it. Everytime you feel like you're going to fail...you take that feeling...all the love and the joy and the liking...all of it...and use it as a fire to push you ahead."

Olivia Boehm: *She opens her eyes again, looking at Kae, head tilted just a little*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *shes just looking ahead, chin resting on her knees that are still drawn close to her, the bottle still set aside, letting them talk, and looking deeply thoughtful*

Olivia Boehm: I need another beer. *Getting up*

Aerin Thomas: "No problem. Beer is allowed." He grins Olivia's direction, and then looks to Kaeleigh. "Kae, I think on your part, it's fair to say that your primary problem is that you don't know where you guys stand with each other, and you'd like to know where that is. If you don't mind me bringing this out, I'm fairly sure that Olivia's concerns are something that concerns you too, right?"

Olivia Boehm: *She mumbles something about "thank Gaia" and disappears into the kitchen*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: dont know if Id say primary but.....close enough...yeah.....I guess...*rubbing her eyes slightly, shrugging gently, she looks at aerin curiously at the idea of something in common in their concerns*

Aerin Thomas: "Let me restate. You're concerned about Olivia's concerns as they relate to her. Not as your own duty vs. heart conflict."

Olivia Boehm: *Back in with three beers, offering one to each of them before sitting down again*

Aerin Thomas: "Thank you." He takes the beer for Olivia with a nod.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *she takes one beer, murmuring a thanks, then looks to aerin, shes got a sharp enough mind, but the phrasing he last used didnt quite get through the tired/out of it/alcohol fuzzed state it was in, understading now* yes, exactly

Olivia Boehm: You know it's not that I don't want to be with you, right? *Looking over at Kae again*

Aerin Thomas: "All right. Which means that it's something that Olivia should figure out, how it fits into her duty." He looks between them. "I can say this, you guys...love is essential to duty. I can't stress that enough. Absolutely essential. And Liv, if you don't have love, you won't be as effective. I'm not just talking about romantic love, I mean love in general. But if you're afraid to love Kaeleigh, then you may be afraid to love anything. And then, your duty will fail. Because you'll spend so much time looking for love, hopping from person to person, that you will be distracted like you fear." He looks between them.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: yeah...I know*nodding as she murmurs to liv, looking to aerin and nodding gently again, taking a good gulp of the beer*

Olivia Boehm: I'm not afraid to love her. I'm afraid of not being ready, and hurting her.

Aerin Thomas: "Not ready in what way?"

Olivia Boehm: Not over somebody else not ready.

Aerin Thomas: "Ahhh." He nods, understanding. "No, I get that. So you need time...and that leads us right into the next part. Figuring out where you guys stand with each other right now, as in your status. So, starting with Kaeleigh this time...where do you see you guys right now, where do you think it should be right now, and where do you want it to be down the road?"

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: honestly....*taking a deep breath, closing her eyes briefly before she opens them and answers* I dont see an us right now, per se, as much as a 'mutual caring friendship, wait and see if something develops'......I dont know where it should be right now, but..I know I most likely pushed too fast, wanted too much too soon......probably....*chewing her lip briefly* probably because of how bad how quick my previous experiences went this past year....as a guess to why..........*deep breath, sighing it out* down the road? whether its with me or not......I want her to be happy....duty...for you guys...is the most important thing...as Ive learned...its what your BORN for.......what your kind were created for......

Olivia Boehm: I don't want this to be like that, Kae. Just another bad relationship. I don't want that for either of us.

Aerin Thomas: He purses his lips a moment, quiet as he regards Kaeleigh intently. He's...not quite there for just a moment, before he blinks, coming back, and looks to Olivia. "And Liv?"

Olivia Boehm: The same. This isn't just a thing like with Domi. I feel closer to her than that. I want this to be special, even if we wind up just being friends later and moving on.

Aerin Thomas: "All right." He smiles a little, looking between the two. "...then I think you guys have answered your own questions as to the general situation, right?"

Aerin Thomas: ((Delete the "general" in there.))

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: yeah...I guess*murmuring quietly*

Olivia Boehm: What do you want, Kae?

Aerin Thomas: He falls silent, sitting back to drink his beer. His usefulness in the conversation is over now. It's up to them.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: I want you to be comfortable and happy...and have no worries......maybe... being just very close friends instead of involved for right now is....maybe its a good idea, whether its well liked or not....it would help towards most of the things either one of us want.....yeah?

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: if theres one thing Ive learned in the past year or so, its that things constantly change and nothing is always permanent, not everything is forever

Aerin Thomas: "No, it's not," he murmurs at Kae's comment about things not being forever, sipping his beer.

Olivia Boehm: *She twists a lock of hair around a finger, considering carefully before speaking* I think I should move back to the apartment. Then we can... I don't know. Date, I guess? That sounds weird.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: no....not if hes the one paying for it......if....if you want to move out...or think its a better idea.....Ive still got the spare bedroom....or I can at least help you with another place until then....but not the same place hes paid for*shaking her head* not after what you told me.......please?

Aerin Thomas: That draws a slight raising of an eyebrow. He looks from Kae to Liv, concerned.

Olivia Boehm: Kae... we're trying to be friends again. The whole fight was stupid.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *sighing, deeply,she rubs her head for a moment before speaking* youre a grown woman, you choose what you think is best and right for you.....but ....

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: (gah, take out the but at the end*blinks, ponders how oddly ironic that statement is*)

Olivia Boehm: I know. *Scooting off the couch, coming over and wrapping around her* It's going to be different this time. I promise. I'll be okay.

Aerin Thomas: When Olivia goes to hug Kaeleigh, he finishes his beer and very quietly rises. His job is done, and he should probably go. They need time to themselves.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *she just lightly returns the hug, its been a long night, and sighs, nodding* lets hope so...*drinking more of the beer and rising herself* if you guys dont mind, I feel like going for a walk....night air sounds kinda good right now...

Olivia Boehm: *She looks instantly worried, untangling from her and staying on the floor*

Aerin Thomas: "If you like," he says with a nod. "I should probably get home. A lot to do." He rubs the bridge of his nose a little, looking tired.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *nodding to aerin, she leans to give liv a kiss on the forehead* I promise I wont be too long, maybe bring back some ice cream for us or something..think we both could use it.....*lightly fuzzing her hair, she moves to take up her coat, looking to aerin* Ill walk you out, kay?

Aerin Thomas: "Sure thing." He nods to Kaeleigh, and looks to Oliva, offering her a faint smile. "Good night, Liv. I'll see you later."

Olivia Boehm: I can go. He came over to talk to you. I'll get out of here for the night....

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *brows furrowing* Liv.....until you move you live here too......

Olivia Boehm: I know. I'm just saying, Kae. *Sighing* I'll just go okay?

Aerin Thomas: "No, Liv, it's..." He sighs. "Stay. I have to get home...I have a lot to get taken care of. And it's a long, long-ass drive home. I'm fine, honest. I'll just...see you later." He turns to go, with Kae if she comes with.

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: jesus christ on a fucking pogo stick liv.....do whatever youre going to do, stay or go, but dont do it because of me or aerin or whatever, do it because YOU want to......I wouldnt have minded talking to you some more or whatever but if youd rather go then go alright? I said I wouldnt be gone long and I wont.......*she slips her coat on, taking a few breaths, closing he reyes and calming after the little tirade* sorry , just......*pausing* Ill be back up in a few minutes......and....I hope your here when I get back........if not then.....I guess Ill talk to you later....*she nods, then heads for the door to leave(with aerin if hes heading out now)*

Aerin Thomas: He gets to the door first, opening it and holding it for her.

Olivia Boehm: Yeah. Great. I'm taking a shower. *Heading for the bathroom*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: *nodding, she heads out the door when he holds it open for her*

Kaeleigh O'Reilly: (aaaaand faaade that lil slice of happiness*chucklse**hugs* thanks for that guys)