Surly: ((*G* want to have them all ride over together, Surly lets Aerin off at the end of the block/out of sight of the widow's house,then goes up and parks?))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Sounds good.))

Joshua [lupus]: ((Spiffy!))

Surly: ((coolness. *G*))

Surly: *tall, beautiful, and oh so cold. wearing a wedding dress, of sorts--black silk, or maybe satin, underneath several layers of black lace. the hems tattered. the bodice low--but not as dangerously low as normal. instead of pearls, a black velvet choker with a ruby-eyed skull. black boots. fingers decked with more skull rings. makeup dead white face, blood-colored lips, and those vivid blue eyes darkened with black and grey shadows, a tiny dab of red at the outside corner of each eye. a short veil over the red and black hair, covering her face with more a hint of shadow than actual concealment, the lace-trimmed gauze is so sheer. attached to her hair with a pair of silver combs, decorated with more ruby-eyed skulls*

Joshua [lupus]: *And on a leash, a big ol' black dog complete with spiky collar. He has on a muzzle, of all things. But he still manages to be threatening.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Back on the corner, Aerin slips out, staff in hand, dressed in the Dedicated set of clothes...the trench over the green lace-up shirt and the jeans. He watches them leave, then finds a nice, secretive spot to try and cross over. Hidden from the street by foliage, perhaps.

Ashton: The House is rather large and spacious looking, only a small drive way with an old station wagon parked there. The yard is nearly non existance with a maple tree along with some pretty roses out front. The house is certainly old and towers perhap three stories with a basement likely. The windows are heavily drapped so that not a thing can be seen inside the home from the outside.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Color change.))

Surly: *and she gets out of the car, going to open the door for Josh, after checking the leash. and then, calmly, strides toward the front door*

Joshua [lupus]: *He hops down, and heells QUITE well, actually. His eyes remain on Surly. Such a good dog.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Gnosis: 7,9,6,9,5,

Surly: *Mutters to the dog* here we go. *and knocks on the door. firmly*

Ashton: It takes a few moments, then some chains can be heard being removed from the dor and locks undone. Part of a face can be seen peeking around the door. "Yes?" the woman asks. Only one final chain holds the door secured right now.

Surly: i'm Schulyer Ferlscaft. i'd like to talk to you personally about my offer to buy your husband's collection. *well....at least she's trying to tone down her natural aggressiveness....*

Joshua [lupus]: *He sits. Good dog.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Once he makes it through the Umbra, he makes his way to the house, moving carefully, and starts looking around for...nastier things.

Surly: *rests her hand lightly on Josh's head. because it's there. the leash in her other hand*

Ashton: The woman studies Surly for a long moment, her wrinkled face becomes more forrowed while she takes in the sight before her. She then looks to the dog and then back to Surly. "Ah, Miss Ferlscaft. I've been meaning to call you back about your offer."

Surly: *nods, an eyebrow arching* and, Mrs. (Surly uses the lady's name. the player has idiotically forgotten it...*blush*)?

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: And as he approaches, he calls on the Goddess to activate his ability to sense agents of the Wyrm.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Sense Wyrm: 9,5,2,9,9,

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Aerin doesn't pick up anything at all really from the woman.

Ashton: Mrs Hutchins gives a half sigh while still watching Surly to see if she jumpes in about anything but then smiles a bit. "Do come in." and she closes the door just enough to take off the chain.

Joshua [lupus]: *He looks up at the woman. Perhaps pondering if he too is welcome inside.*

Surly: *walks in, with Josh at her side, cold eyes glancing around swiftly*

Ashton: The woman doesn't say anything about the dog being allowed or not allowed. Perhaps leaving it up to Surly decide. The house seems full various old furniture and art objects about the place. Mrs Hutchins leads them into the sitting room where there are two high back chairs and one couch.

Surly: *heads for a chair rather than the couch.* you have a lot of old stuff in here. *nods toward a hutch-looking sort of thing* Pop's grandmother had one of those.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods a little bit as he looks the woman over, and then moves into the house, starting to look around, trying to home in on anything that reeks of nastiness.

Ashton: "And who might this be?" she asks looking to Aerin with a bit of a smile to him before she takes a seat.

Joshua [lupus]: *He follows Surly, quite calmly. He blinks, curiously, and his head follows her gaze.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((This would be the guy who's in the Umbra. *G*))

Ashton: (Nix that, sorry)

Ashton: "So what might you want my husbands collection for again?" she asks to Surly as she sits down.

Surly: i'm starting a collection of my own. i may someday make a Morbidities Museum--that's the idea, anyway. *she says calmly, adjusting her skirts and idly stroking Josh's head, between his ears*

Joshua [lupus]: *His ears twist back, to allow for the petting. Definitely has some wolf blood in this one. But still a mutt.*

Ashton: She seems to consider that. "Why?" she asks while she picks up a pad and pen from the table next ot her.

Surly: *she scritches gently. she's got short nails,painted as red as her lips, but still long enough to do the deed properly. keeps her gaze mostly on the old woman*

Surly: *a slow blink* because there's a lot of ugly in the world. because too many people try to forget the ugly--like the movement going on to stop teaching about the Holocaust in schools. dwelling n the ugly makes you ugly, yes--but pretending it doesn't exist means you keep walking the same path over and over again. you keep making the same mistakes.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Room to room he goes, searching and checking. Making sure there's no evil ghosts or Banes wandering through the Umbra, congregating at any particular point, over any particular pieces of the collection.

Ashton: "So this is something that is important to you?" she asks with a touch of school teacher in her voice. She starts to write on the pad.

Joshua [lupus]: *His head swivels back to the old woman. Ears perking forward. He paws at the floor, almost impatiently.*

Surly: *nods shortly* you should never forget the past. it makes you shallow. you should never hide the truth from your children--without the truths of their pasts, they have no foundation to sink roots in and grow strong.

Surly: *pats Josh* easy, boy. *murmurs*

Ashton: "There is another man, a police officer actually what would like to purchase the collection." she begins while watching Surly.

Surly: *nods* so i've heard. i'd like to better his offer, if i may. this is one of the best collections around. it would go a long way toward my goal. *she keeps her face fairly calm. not giving in to the urge to snarl at the mention of Doc Junior*

Ashton: "Yes, my husband was rather fanatical about his collection and each of you have made good points for why you would like it."

Surly: *nods slowly* i suppose asking what his points are, so that i can try to counter them, wouldn't work. *she states more than asks, the eyebrow arching again*

Ashton: "Well, he wants to create a museum but a focus on the roles police play in bringing the various people the collection represent." and while she speaks there is a firm knock on the door.

Surly: *begins to speak, but pauses, looking toward the door*

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: Assuming he finds nothing special, he moves to stand guard near Surly and Joshua, remaining in the Umbral side. He can't just walk in. But though he can't hear what's being said, he'll certainly be ready for any spiritual attacks.

Ashton: She stands up, pulling the paper from the pad and folding it before she offers it to Surly on her way to the door. "That was the last offer I got from him."

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: Nothing odd seems to be visible in the house on any Peeks he might have made, is possible the collection isn't even stored in the house anymore.

Surly: *takes the paper with a nod and looks at it. tilting it to show Josh, too, as soon as the lady's back is turned*

Joshua [lupus]: *His head swivels, and he watches the door. Quite closely. He sniffs the air.*

Surly: *a very quiet murmur. face wrinkling distastefully, she tries to make the tone that awful coo-y sort people often use to talk to their pets* bad company? can we match this price, you think?

Joshua [lupus]: *He looks back to the piece of paper, though seems to keep his sniffer on the door.*

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Per+Alert: 3,7,3,7,4,

Ashton: Mrs Hutchins makes her way towards the front entry way, undoing a few of the chains and bolts that keep the door closed.

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: He raises a brow as the woman moves to the door, and follows along. He's quite intrigued to get a first look at who's behind the door...and a first Sense.

Surly: *eyes Josh for a moment. then slowly unclips his leash. just in case....*

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: ((I'll let you make a peeking roll on this one :) ))

Joshua [lupus]: *He seems quite concerned, and he starts barking. Noisily. Translated, of course, it's* ~ws~ DANGER! DANGER! GET AWAY! GET AWAY! *But no one understands that so it's just a deep grating bark.*

Surly: what is it? shhh! *and she rises, looking at him with concern*

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: d10: Gnosis: 2,1,6,2,8,

Ashton: There is the sound of hushed voices from the entryway, the voices not carring very far at all until she calls back. "Is everything okay?"

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: Aerin can see a younger looking man, mid to late twenties. Dark hair, and wearing a dark suit like one see's detectives attired. He has dark glasses on and pulls them off as he tries to peak inside while the old woman is distracted by the dog.

Joshua [lupus]: *He is moving for the door.* ~ws~ Let me out!

Surly: yes. he needs to go out a moment. *and she heads that way, the leash in her hand. although not attached to his collar any more. with a pause, if needed, to fix the "muzzle"*

Surly: *or....follows Josh, the leash in her hand* he really needs to ~go~.

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: He frowns a little bit, and focuses. He's pretty sure he knows who this is, but he needs to be positive.

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: d10: Sense Wyrm: 4,9,9,7,1,

Ashton: And she nods about the need to go with a little smile. She undoes the chain and opens the door to let Josh out. The man seems on edge suddenly as he moves aside to let the dog have a free path to the yard.

Joshua [lupus]: *He trots outside, and he watches. Maybe he doesn't have to pee. He circles around, his ears forward, and there is a slight growl to his voice. Behind the 'muzzle'.*

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: And as if he needed confirmation, the man reeks of the wyrm through the Gauntlet. The stench is loud and clear. This man is a servant of the Wyrm.

Surly: *she steps up beside the old woman, folding her arms over her chest. stance subtly shifting to a more ready one. nods to the fellow* thank you, Mrs. Hutchins. be good, Orpheus. *yes, she just remaned Josh. paranoia, or simply her weird sense of humor?*

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: His lip curls, and a hand tightens on his staff. This could get ugly, very quickly. He waits there, shifting himself up to Crinos and holding the enlarged staff at the ready, ready to jump through if needed.

Surly: *she doesn't smile, or even smirk. her sharp gaze flicking once over the man, then dismissing him as she scans the area. if Juniors here, Daddy's probably somewhere close at hand*

Ashton: And the man gets a good look at surly and his eyes take on the look of utter shock. He then seems to catch himself and smiles to the old woman. "Well, I see you have company. I am sorry to have bothered you." and the woman looks between the two. "Oh, not at all. This could make the bidding go faster infact." and she smiles more. "If you are still interested?" she asks to Surly.

Joshua [lupus]: *Yes. Try and turn around, little man. He remains at the man's back.*

Surly: *nods, looking back to the guy* yes, i certainly am. *raises her voice* Orpheus, are you done? comeon, boy.

Joshua [lupus]: *He looks back to Surly. And he growls again.*

Surly: *mildly, to the guy* Orpheus doesn't seem to like you. maybe it's your cologne? *and backs up into the house* he'll be all right, Mrs. Hutchins. he'll either follow us all, or stay here. he won't stray.

Ashton: "I'd rather he stay out here if we are to conduct business." he says with a polite nod and rubs his nose some. "Allergies."

Surly: *a tight smile* Orpheus goes where i go. he's very attached--i raised him from infancy.

Joshua [lupus]: *He looks over to Surly. He growls, and shakes his head. A very canine maneuver.*

Joshua [lupus]: ((The no, being to the man's comment that he stay out.))

Surly: Mrs. Hutchins, if you'd permit, i'll be happy to go fetch out a chair for you. so we can talk out here--if the good officer doesn't mind? that way, Orpheus can stay outside and finish his business, but the open air should keep this gentleman from suffering with his allergies. *her voice has almost a purr to it. anyone who's actually incited a fight with the bitch would recognize it as a red flag*

Ashton: The man looks back to the 'dog' and then back to Surly, those eyes roam over her and he finally shrugs. "Okay, lets just make this fast." and with that Mrs Hutchins moves out of the way for him to come inside and he heads for the sitting room, obviously experienced with the place.

Surly: come on, Orpheus. *as if she needs to call to the 'dog'. and follows, wary of the guy*

Ashton: And with that offer, he stops and comes back. "Well that should work better actually." and smiles. "Thank you."

Joshua [lupus]: *He trots in after the man, to Surly's side. He sits. Protective dog.*

Surly: *laughs* all right. Orpheus, stay. *turns to the lady* would one of the chairs in your sitting room be all right? i'll put it back when we're done, of course. *she can be polite. when she really HAS to*

Ashton: Mrs Hutchins chuckles some and smiles as she moves outside with that pad still. "I think the bid then is to you." she says towards Surly. The door to the house remains open though.

Surly: shall we make this entertaining and go slowly, officer? *a smile. showing teeth*shall i counter with a bid of six grand even? or shall we go more quickly, and i'll offer more.

Ashton: "I'm alright." she says to Surly. "Standing will do me good."

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: He stays where he is, at his position near the door. If things get ugly, he's damn sure not giving this asshole a chance to get away.

Surly: *nods to Mrs. Hutchins* all right, ma'am. *and looks at the cop calmly, arms folding back over her chest, the leash in one hand*

Ashton: The Officer considers that, making a look down the street for a moment while he considers. Finally he looks back to Surly. "Lets get this over with. Ten Thousand."

Surly: hmmmm..*considers carefully, looking down with seeming affection to the dog, touching his head lightly* why not eleven grand?

Joshua [lupus]: *He watches the man. A look back up to Surly. Let me bite him.*

Surly: *her hand rests on his head gently* good boy, Orpheus. we'll play later.

Ashton: He scratches behind his neck, cracking a grin as he looks to Surly once more. "Fifteen." he says to her. Mrs Hutchins mouth falls open a little and then closes as she looks between them, seeming a little confused.

Surly: *flashes the old lady a smile, then looks back to the officer* sixteen.

Ashton: And the officer gets a bit of a aggitated look, then glances down the street again as he lets out an annoyed sounding curse. "twenty." and he looks back to her after he speaks. Giving Surly a decided warning look now.

Joshua [lupus]: *He watches the man. A slight growl under his breath.*

Surly: *arches a brow at the man* twenty-five. *very calm.

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: He frowns a little bit as he notices the officer continuing to look down the street. Keeping his eyes across the Gauntlet on Earth where they were, he starts to slowly make his way in that direction, to see what the guy is looking for.

Ashton: And he coughs, obviously suprised by that and then sighs. "Okay, I'm done." and looks to Mrs Hutchins. "Thank you for your time, I'll still pay my final bid if something comes up." he says with a nod and look to Surly again.

Surly: *she doesn't take her eyes off the guy, simply shifts her stance a bit, as if getting more comfortable. surely the fact that she moves into a better position to defend the old lady is merest coincidence*

Joshua [lupus]: *And he gets to his feet, still watching the man.*

Surly: *nods to the cop with commendable politeness* Mrs. Hutchins, if the offer is acceptable, i'll have a cashier's check for you tomorrow morning at your earliest convenience. i've got my money in different accounts--i don' tbelieve in putting allmy eggs in one basket.

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: Given the time, Aerin doesn't have much trouble spotting what looks like a dark colored van parked down the street some with what looks like a man in the driverse seat through the tinted windows.

Ashton: She nods with a smile to Surly. "Of course, it doesnt have to be tomorrow if it takes time for the transfers." and then looks to the officer. "It was nice meeting you again Mr Smith."

Surly: *an eyebrow quirks at his name....nods to the woman* it shouldn't, but if there's any delay, i will call you. at the least, i should be able to deliver part of it to you tomorrow.

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: He starts to make his way toward something in particular down the street, shifting down as he does back to Homid. He's not walking now...he's running. He wants to get a good damn look at this thing.

Aerin Thomas [Umbral] -> Ashton: License plate, identity of the driver, make and model of the vehicle are his first thoughts. And if possible, he's going to try and get inside the back, look around.

Ashton: Mr Smith gives a bit of a wave to Surly, "Maybe we'll bump into each other some time." and then nods to her once more before starting off down the street towards what looks like a dark van that starts up.

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: It doesn't take Aerin long at all to get there, and he's able to get a decent look at the older man behind the wheel. Maybe in his late fourties, gray hair, and dark glasses. His clothes are a bit older looking but in decent repair.

Surly: *nods* i hope so, Mr. Smith. *a thought occurs* ah, Mr. Smith? may i offer to get you lunch, as commisseration? *smiles. that faintly sultry smile that people who don't know her always mistake for something else*

Joshua [lupus]: *He pulls at the leash after the man. If she doesn't have it connected, he simply trots out of the door after.*

Aerin Thomas [Umbral] -> Ashton: ((Cool. Anything on the license, make and model, or getting inside? Or do you want me to roll Per+Alert for that?))

Surly: *it's not connected* hmm. maybe i was wrong and he DOES like the cologne. don't go too far, boy. *turns to the woman* thank you, ma'am.

Ashton: He turns back to her and nods finally. "Yes, I think I would like that." and he turns back to her as he pulls out a small pad and pen. Writting down a number on it "Let me give you my number."

Surly: thank you. *a smile, reaching out for the note* shall i give you mine as well? *she can--and will--get it changed. soon....* if you like Italian, i can recommend a good place for us to meet for lunch.

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: ((The umbra manifestation of the truck is pretty much wyrmy bad on closer look. A number of banes cling to the inside as if waiting for their next meal. Getting a "Peek" of the true van id/make is easy enough, but as a reminder when peeking the character is unaware of what is going on around them IN the umbra. He could be dog pilled and not even know it))

Aerin Thomas [Umbral] -> Ashton: ((Yeah. Seeing the Banes? He's nooot taking his eyes off the Umbra side. That be BAAAAD.))

Ashton: "Yes, I would like that." he says while he hands over his pad and pen to write the information on.

Aerin Thomas [Umbral] -> Ashton: A snarl, and he backs off. Too much. He curls his lip, and murmurs a quiet promise. "I'll be seeing you boys later."

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: Ya, it would be obvious to Aerin that alot of baaad things happen in the back of that van.

Surly: *she jots down a number. maybe it's even hers. after taking of the page with his number* there you go, Mr. Smith.

Ashton: The van pulls up some, not too close but it did close the distance for Junior to get into the van. Close enough for Surly to see the shadowy figure behind the wheel with the large dark glasses. The officer takes the number and smiles a little when he accepts it. "I look forward to that."

Surly: so do i. *nods, with another almost sultry smile. eyes flick over the van, wishing she could see the plates. in fact she tries to, without being horribly obvious*

Joshua [lupus]: *He watches the van too. And again, sniffs. But he looks for the license plate more than anything else.*

Joshua [lupus]: d10: per+alert: 10,4,2,2,4,

Aerin Thomas [Umbral] -> Ashton: He slips off away from the van, moving back to interpose himself between it and Surly/Joshua/Mrs. Hutchins. Just in case an attack is coming, much as he doubts it. He'll then be able to step out, in the way. Hopefully.

Surly: d10: p/a: 9,7,6,3,8,4,

Joshua [lupus]: *He barks, and runs towards the van. Apparently the dog likes to chase cars too.*

Surly: ack! Orpheus! *she moves after the dog, picking up her skirts with one hand* bad dog! no chasing cars! *she moves carefully--mustn't muss the skirts!--instead of her usual long stride* sorry, Mrs. Hutchins; i'll be right back....

Ashton: The old woman chuckles some and Smith quickly dashes for the van ahead of the dog. The passenger door opens for Smith, but of course Josh is certainly faster then Smith.

Surly: *she continues to trot after her dog, calling him. and once her back's to the lady, she grins wickedly from ear to ear. at the van and its people*

Joshua [lupus]: *The door opens? Ohh boy. This will be no good. No thinking, merely leaping for it.* ((Dex+Ath?))

Surly: *and she will pick up the pace at that. of course*

Ashton: (yup :) )

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Dex+ath: 2,2,10,8,2,2,5,2,

Aerin Thomas [Umbral] -> Ashton: He grits his teeth when Joshua goes to leap in...Goddess damn it! "BAD DOG, BAD DOG!" He shifts back to Crinos, ready to leap after to help if the Banes look like they're about to swarm the idiot Ahroun.

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Reroll ten: 6,

Ashton: ((Roll Init - Smith is ahead of Surly, and Josh is making a haphazard leap for the door))

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Init: 7,

Joshua [lupus]: ((17))

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: ((Me, too?))

Ashton: (yup, incase you want to do something :) )

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: d10: Init plus six: 2,

Surly: d10: init: 10,

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: ((8))

Surly: ((*L* 17 also.))

Ashton: d10: Init: 8,

Ashton: (Okay, Josh/Surly then Driver, then Aerin... Smith not rolling. We'll keep this simple)

As Josh jumps for the passenger seat of the van through the open door, he see's that the driver has a silenced 9mm pointed right at the door. Like he was just hoping this one happen. ((Your up Surly/Josh))


Joshua [lupus]: ((Biting for the hand that holds the gun.))

Aerin Thomas [Umbral] -> Ashton: He does the stupidest and best thing he can imagine to do...he lets out a Howl of Challenge to the Banes. And then...he starts to run. Better they take him then take Joshua and Surly. One is better casualties then two. ((Spending Rage to get a head start on the running))

Surly: *she simply tries to catch up with Josh. hopefully not TOO far behind. probably not aware of the gun as yet*

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Bite: 4,6,5,3,6,10,4,9,2,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Reroll ten: 2,

Ashton: (roll damage)

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Dam: 6,2,3,5,8,5,1,10,4,

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: With that, Aerin can hear the chitering from the back of the van about that... then again it could be the feast that is leaping to their domain in the Van that is getting them all excited.

Joshua [lupus]: ((*cries* Die-roller, what did I ever do to you?))

Ashton: d10: inhuman soak: 2,5,6,2,7,

Ashton: d10: Bang: 9,6,5,9,9,1,

Ashton: d10: damage: 9,1,8,7,6,3,6,6,

Ashton: ((only 5 lethal)) -- Josh's bite hardly seems to phase the toughened body of the once dead man. He's certainly not an ordinary mortal, and the smell of death is heavy on him. A wicked grin fills his face as he pumps a round into the hide of the 'dog'.

Aerin Thomas [Umbral] -> Ashton: ((If it doesn't look like they're following, he'll change his Rage action to take a swipe at the wall of the van. To switch their attention.))

Joshua [lupus]: ((Only?)) *He lets out a surprisingly loud whine, especially for him. That HURT.*

Joshua [lupus]: ((Stamina of 5 in lupus... am I stunned?))

Joshua [lupus]: ((Though I'm not in my birth-form... lemme roll soak...))

Ashton: (Yup, thats a stun.))

Ashton: (Go dice roller! *chants*)

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Soak: 9,5,1,4,2,

Surly: he shot my dog! *yells out angrily. and goes after SMith, if she can reach him*

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: ((Jesus Hieronymous Christ... BAD DIE ROLLER! *Smacks it*))

Surly: ((*gives the die roller some lovin',in hopes it'll be nice. lots and lots of good service, in fact*))

Joshua [lupus]: *He stumbes back, perhaps surprised after the yelp.*

Aerin Thomas [Umbral] -> Ashton: ((You want me to roll anything to smack the side of the van, in case they aren't following the idiot Gaian? *G*))

Ashton: Smith is probably out of immedate grab range but not beyond tackle range if she wants to jump on the officer.

Surly: d10: tackle: 6,5,8,2,2,4,7,10,

Surly: d10: ten: 9,

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: (if he's trying to taunt the banes, um spirit speach? Can roll a taunt. If just smacking the van "threatening their home" then we don't need a roll yet.))

Surly: *she does indeed tackle the guy to the best of her ability. lips peeling back in a savage grin. eyes alight. poor old woman back on the porch...*

Joshua [lupus]: ((No wait... I DO get an action this turn. Over at my sister's house = no books in front of me for reference.))

Joshua [lupus]: ((spending a WP to resist wound penalties. Bite again.))

Joshua [lupus]: ((And two Rage.))

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Bite: 7,8,6,9,6,5,9,3,8,

Aerin Thomas [Umbral] -> Ashton: ((Just threatening their home. He doesn't have Spirit Speech, unfortunately.))

Surly: ((*keeps giving the roller sweet lovin'. good, good service*))

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Dam: 2,2,8,3,9,2,3,8,10,2,6,1,

Ashton: And sure enough, Smith gets tackled by the Bride of Satan and goes down before reaching the Van. From the Pourch the old woman is letting out a yelp of suprise of her own.

Ashton: d10: Soak : 4,3,6,3,2,

Surly: you shot my dog! bastard! *yells again. good lungs. loud voice.*

Joshua [lupus]: *no longer the focus of going for the hand. He doesn't quite seem to CARE, a snarling fury.*

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Stam: 3,7,8,8,6,

Ashton: This time around Josh does actually do some damage to that dead limb, though it still is unnaturally resiliant to the fangs that are bitinng

Josh's ears catch the sound of gleeful chattering from the back of the van as six dark banes materialize, long claws raking against the insides of the van that they call home. This does seem to surpise the Doc as well but he's got other things on his mind really.


Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: Aerin hears angered screams as a pair pops up atop the van through what might seem to be a moon roof or something. Baleful eyes look down from the room towards the Gaian that threatens their home.

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: ((This is round two, yes?))

Ashton: (yup :) )

Ashton: "I'm a cop lady! I didn't do anything, get off me!" he shouts for all the world to hear. Smith that is, not taking any action other then to shout and defend himself as needed.

Aerin Thomas [Umbral] -> Ashton: He gives them a wide, nasty grin, and starts to back up. ~HT~ "That's right, you big, dumb, Banes....come and get me." He takes a moment to focus, activating Luna's Armor.

Aerin Thomas [Umbral] -> Ashton: d10: Lunas Armor(WP): 2,8,1,5,3,9,

Surly: you SHOT my DOG! he's BLEEDING! *aims a punch for his face*

Surly: d10: punch: 4,4,9,1,7,8,3,7,

Ashton: The doc plugs off another shot into the side of the beast that has latched onto his arm/hand. Holding the beast off with his spare one. "Get off me mut!" he shouts.

Ashton: d10: shoot: 9,9,4,4,9,1,

Surly: d10: dmg: 5,9,1,

Ashton: d10: damage, close range: 1,3,1,2,8,6,6,7,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Soak: 2,8,3,9,5,

Ashton: (0 damage this time)

Ashton: Smith takes the hit, surpised that she'd smack him in public like this... he's actually grinning!

Surly: get him out of the van! *calls to Josh, hoping he can hear her over his own snarling. she does not, however, yell this. instead, she hollers* dog killing bastard!

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: Aerin's new play pals start to crawl down the side of the van as he backs off. Chittering back and forth to one another, ther skin sickly looking but the muscles are still evident. Those claws they wield is enough tear into the side of the van for support and surely would do nasty things to the spirit/flesh of a Garou.

Joshua [lupus]: *The van MUST be taken out. fight the Wyrm wherever it Dwells. God dammit. If only his pack were here. He should NEVER have gone without them. He goes to grab the doctor (Rage action 1) to drag him out of the truck.*

Joshua [lupus]: d10: dex+brawl: 4,8,8,9,10,6,4,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Reroll ten: 2,

Ashton: The doc gets pulled, he's resisting of course but he's not as strong as he is tough. ((Str+Athletcs to muscle him back out))

Joshua [lupus]: ((Minus damage - the other roll was as well.))

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Strength+Ath: 4,5,6,5,2,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Str+Brawl: 3,3,3,7,2,6,

Ashton: d10: str+brawl: 5,3,4,5,

Ashton: Josh does a pretty good job of getting the Doc almost out of the van but as progress is made the nasty little banes latch onto the Doc and start chanting. "Mine Mine Mine!" ((guys, its getting late for Fang/Harper so if you want to pause or something we can))

Joshua [lupus]: ((It may be better that way. Get a fresh start on combat. And I'll be on, really, at any given time. I has no life.))

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: ((We can pause if you guys want...no problem here. Tomorrow I may not be available 'till late, but I can do it Saturday for sure))

Surly: ((i will leave that choice to you guys. i should be home this weekend,though, if anyone else can be, if that's the choice made.

Joshua [lupus]: ((Saturday would be perfect.))

Surly: ((*tilts head* Ash, when's good for you, then?))

Ashton: ((Okay, I work days tomorrow and then my weekend but I hope this weekend is better then the last and can likely handle this saturday if it comes to it too. Definately want to give everyone a clear head on this one, could effect alot :) )

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: ((Coolness. Thanks for the scene, guys...this one was interesting! *G*))

Surly: ((*nods* cool with me. mmrr--we can set up a time saturday later? *tilts head* any time's good for me. and i can stay up until i can't any more.))

Joshua [lupus]: ((I'm off Sunday, have nothing to do, and just need to sleep in. Right now... I needs sleeps, though.))

Ashton: ((Just let me know, and I'll be on tomorrow night all the same I think))

Surly: ((*nods, laughing* it rocks, yes.))

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: ((After 5:30 PST (8:30 EST) would be best for me))

Surly: ((*nods and hugs all around* ok. see ya'll later--and thank you all. this is a blast.))

Surly: ((i can do then. *nods*))

Aerin Thomas [Umbral]: ((Will do, Ashton. I will find out ASAP tomorrow if I'm available earlier.))

Joshua [lupus]: ((Is WICKED Fun. *L* T'anks, Ashton. Go sleep to you too!))

Surly: ((*waves and falls facefirst into sleeeeep*))

Joshua [lupus]: ((Rolling 2nd round Stamina))

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Stamina: 2,7,6,6,4,

Joshua [lupus]: ((So still down four lethal))

Ashton: The scene was set with the van in the middle of the fairly empty street. A few cars parked along the street and early evening people about. The van was pulling towards Mrs Hutchins house, so the passeger side door is away from the house putting the Doc closer to the house. Near the front of the van, Doc Junior was tackled by Surly who whapped him once for good measure. Josh is trying now to pull the Doc out the door, after getting shot pretty badly. The 6 materialized banes though don't seem to want to let go of the person who drives their home around. Aerin is currently out of sight in the Umbra and has not shown up yet oddly enough.

Ashton: The Doc has now shot Josh twice, once was ineffective. He's also latched on to the Doc's arm, so it is now coming up on Surly's turn.

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: In the Umbra, the two banes were climbing down the wall of the van towards the ground. Chattering amongst themselves as they do. That leaves perhaps 4 unacounted for from what Aerin saw inside the van. Aerin also had activated luna's armor as well.

Surly: *she murmurs to the guy she's got pinned* we're going to have a lot of fun, Junior....*and hollers* nobody hurts my dog! *another punch*

Surly: d10: d/b: 2,7,2,3,2,3,9,5,

Surly: d10: dmg: 7,3,9,8,

Ashton: d10: soak: 2,6,8,9,

Ashton: Yet again, her fist seems ineffective against him as he grins up at her. One of his hands going for the gun in his underarm holster and the other starts towards goes for the outside pocket of his jacket.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: He nods a little bit, backing up a little faster, trying to increase the distance between him and the banes...no so much, though, that they don't give up the chase. "Come, come," he growls, backtracking as he prays Joshua is able to deal with the four others.

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Those two do leap onto the ground and start to run towards Aerin. Suprisingly quick bastards but he could likely out run them if he tried... but they might give up then for closer prey.

Ashton: ((Lets go with rage actions now, Josh first since he spent 2 rage?))

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Falling Touch: 6,9,8,5,

Joshua [lupus]: *With the contact, he prays to the Lady and the Mother to give him the strength to down his foe. At least... enough to keep him down so he can stop him while he has the Banes within him.*

Ashton: And down the Doc goes, loosing his footing and sprawling out in the floorboard of the van. Now, the only thing holding him in is the demented banes playing tug of war.

Joshua [lupus]: *Not enough time. His fury turns on the closest bane, a snap of teeth to end it. The least he can do is try to buy some time. And with the witness standing at the door, he couldn't shift up. Dammit, where WAS Aerin?*

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Dex+Brawl: 9,2,3,5,4,9,7,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Damage: 4,7,3,2,9,4,5,4,

Ashton: d10: soak: 8,6,4,

Ashton: And Gaia seems to have abandoned the Ahroun as he makes a valiant attempt to slay one of the banes. His sharp fangs meerly brushing off the tough rubbery skin of the Bane, it does certainly get their attention though thats for sure.

Ashton: And that concludes things on this side... Josh is nearly all the way inside the van as he contends with a mess of trouble. About the scene there are more eyes taking in what is going on then just the old womans. There are even two younger men running down the street now towards this commotion... is it a dog attacking someone in a van? Why is someone shouting about being a cop? Who is that hot girl on the guy? And how long till the sirens start coming his way? So many qustions and so little time. New Round, declare rage and all. Junior goes last, so will declare first if you want Surly.

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Stamina: 7,9,6,8,8,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Rage: 5,9,2,2,9,

Surly: *she narrows her eyes and does the most horrible thing she can think of. she wraps her arms around Junior. and plants a big wet one onhim. she draws the line at tongue. and tries to roll over at the same time*

Joshua [lupus]: ((spending 2 rage, first bite, 1 WP to ignore wound penalties.))

Ashton: Junior's eyes take on utter suprise at that one, and his hands stay where they are when he gets rolled though the one that was reaching for the outer pocket is used now to prop himself up as he is moved on top of her.

Josh can see that the Banes are now focued on him, letting go of the Doc so they can tear apart the beast that is attacking one of their own. Josh's init before the banes and all.


Joshua [lupus]: d10: Dex+Brawl: 7,5,2,8,3,2,5,1,8,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: ((1 Rage Spent, waiting to declare, though, 'till my turn.))

Ashton: ((If you want we can pause it here to think of responses while I head home and grab food fast?))

Joshua [lupus]: ((Sure.))

Surly: ((*nods* sounds fair enough to me, hon. *skotc* thank you.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Perfect.))

Ashton: ((And you can keep the roll if you want for Josh, but got time to think on stuff and talk amongst youselves :) Be home in about thirty))

Surly: ((i'm going to drop nick in here so if anyone else comes onsite, i won'ttime 'em out. *G*))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Dropping nick myself))

Surly: ((here i be, again! *L* but i wanna know--where is the rum?))

Ashton: (back)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Yes, why is the rum gone?))

Joshua [lupus]: ((We needed it to make a smoke signal. And all the rum is at Fox and Carlos' house!))

Surly: ((ok, if Aerin didn't take it...and i didn't take it...*looks for the rum*))

Ashton: (Sacrafice to the Dicebot :) )

Surly: ((FOX! gimme some rum! *L* ok, better now. *pulls on her Grumpy Bitch clothes*))

Surly: ((*nodnods* that's why we need the rum! for the roller! *services it thoroughly and with much attention to detail*))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Aaaaaaanyway... *G*))

Ashton: ((Okay, so who was doing what? :) ))

Surly: ((Surly was currently underneath Junior and giving him a smooch. no tongue, i repeat! *wry grin*))

Joshua [lupus]: ((Errr... is it too late to change my action from a bite to a getting the hell out of the van?))

Ashton: (if you want :) )

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: Aerin tenses, continuing to back slowly up, readying a dodge for his first action. The dangerous game. Let them get close, and get away. Let them get close, get away. Eventually, they'll be far enough away from the van that he'll be the primary focus.

Joshua [lupus]: ((*nodnod* STILL spending the initial WP to resist wound penalties, and still spending the two Rage, though.))

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Dex+Ath: 6,2,5,1,6,3,3,4,

Ashton: (kay)

Joshua [lupus]: *He attempts to leap out of the van, now that their attention is on him. Unfortunately, how wound is hurting him more than he thought.*

Ashton: Josh isn't the most graceful 'dog' when he gets out that van. The wound in his side is a little healed still looks like a nasty graze to anyone that see's it. The blood is pretty damn obvious too to those that see him starting to run away.

For the moment, it is hard to tell though if the Banes are going to give chase or be satifsifed with protecting their home (and driver of their mobile charnel house).


Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Aerin's certainly keeping the attention on himself but a loud shriek from the inside of the van pulls the creatures up short, only a few feet away from the van and are obviously torn about going after him or staying close to the van.

Ashton: Josh doesn't seem to spot any pursuit from the Banes and the Doc is busy getting back into his seat after being layed out in the floorboard. Rage actions?

Joshua [lupus]: *He doesn't want that van going anywhere. If they feast on the downed foe, at the VERY least he's not driving anywhere. He's trying to move quickly, though. Rip through the tire first, then to Surly's side.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: ((Okay, I need to ask for clarification here, because what Aerin can see on through the Gauntlet is a bit unclear to me, because of the way Mr. "I occasionally make up my own rules" Singha ran it. Can Aerin see Joshua & Surly's Umbral Reflection? i.e., can he see Joshua having gotten away from the van, and Surly on the ground with someone?))

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Dex+Brawl: 1,4,5,1,7,9,9,4,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Damage: 5,8,4,4,3,5,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: One more bite: 6,2,6,4,10,4,8,3,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Reroll ten: 6,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Damage: 9,9,5,8,10,7,1,7,4,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: He's taking the opportunity of the Banes being distracted to lash out at one of them, trying to bite through it. He NEEDS them to chase him, in case Joshua and Surly are still in trouble.

Ashton: It certainly takes two bites to flatten the first tire, and by now shouts of mad dog can be heard coming from those who were running towards the van. Coming up on a new round...

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Dex+Brawl: 6,8,6,6,2,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Stamina: 3,2,9,6,4,

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: The first bane is pretty distracted, and gets hit prety good by the bite.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Damage: 7,4,5,9,4,10,4,7,9,3,

Ashton: d10: soak: 5,3,6,

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: And damn do those claws tear into the Bane's spirit flesh. A painful shriek is let out in pain that brings the other one to the defense of its breathern.

Ashton: d10: slash : 4,3,6,8,8,6,

Ashton: d10: Damage: 6,6,3,2,5,5,

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Only two 2 lethal damage

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Soak: 7,7,7,3,5,4,2,

Ashton: Junior seems intent on getting to his feet with one hand firmly on his gun under the coat. Rather obvious his intentions to use it if Surly doesn't back down. "Still want to play bitch?" he asks mid motion. (Josh and Surly can go)

Surly: *she almost purrs* always. *and will try to both wrap her legs around him and flip. hopefully it'll look like something Naughty*

Joshua [lupus]: *One tire can be enough. He won't get FAR anyway. Far enough for him to contact his pack through Packspeech? And through them, the Sept to clean this mess up? And enough so he can attack the thing on Surly.* ((Which leads to questions - am I too far away to attack the guy on Surly? Can I merely think on Packspeech, or will it take a turn, to get to Troy, his Alpha, to contact the Sept and let them know about this mess?))

Surly: d10: grapple?: 1,3,3,6,7,6,6,3,

Ashton: ((Fang will have to focus on it, if he has concentration no roll to close on Surly/Junior but to get close enough to fight next round/action josh will need to roll willpower to enact the ability. Adlib rule by the way))

Joshua [lupus]: ((No concentration, demmit. *rolls WP*))

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Willpower: 1,8,6,9,

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Aerin can tell he seriously wounded one of the banes and the other one doesn't seem like much of a challenge to the Adren but in a larger group they could be deadly... both of them now are preparing to lash out on Aerin.

Surly: d10: dex/ath: 6,5,1,3,6,

Surly: ((ignore the last roll, please.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: ((3rd Rage Spent)) Hmm, that wasn't so bad. Maybe he's got a shot. He snarls, the taste of spirit-flesh still strong in his mouth, and tries to clamp his jaws on the first Bane again.

Ashton: d10: Juniors action: 4,3,2,5,7,9,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Dex+Brawl: 5,4,3,7,7,

Ashton: Surly seems to have no truble twisting them around again so that she is once more on top of Junior. He doesn't even try though to resist and instead draws his gun, trapping it between their bodies with the barel jaming her in the rib cage. The gun though is not visible because of their position with her above him and he's just watching her now.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Damage: 8,1,9,9,1,2,4,9,5,

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Connects, not avoiding the hit... do or die))

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: soak: 4,6,2,

Surly: *just smirks down at him* i still win, little boy. *she purrs out* either way. *she is not afraid. she's grinning that wicked, wide smile*

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Aerin has nearly torn the Spirit apart with those two bites. Any type of dodge from the attack of the companion?

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: He is trying to dodge the second Bane, using his Rage action.

Joshua [lupus]: *The dog only has a bit to act. He thinks, he thinks as HARD as he can. It would explain the burning smell. Get the Sept! There are banes here! We are in danger!*

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: slash: 8,10,4,6,7,6,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Dex+Dodge: 2,5,2,9,2,1,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Stam: 4,2,9,6,7,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Soak: 8,9,6,7,6,5,7,

Ashton: The Van is definately not going to be as fast as it could have been and Doc is only now just getting into the driver seat again. Junior has a gun in close to his side aimed at Surly, probably about to pull the trigger at this point. Josh is right on top of them though and Surly is still on top of him. The old woman is watching in utter shock while those who were approaching have stopped, unsure what to do right now as some shouts can be heard about calling 911.

Ashton: (Josh, Surly, Junior)

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: damage: 6,7,9,2,2,3,2,8,

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: The Bane gets a wicked slash to Aerin's side, but the damn armor and toughness of the Garou turns aside the terrible claw that would have flayed a lesser Garou.

Joshua [lupus]: *Shoulder. It will be meaty. And Surly will probably STILL Get shot. He can't control that. But they have to go, soon, NOW. He can only hope someone will get here in time to purify this area. City couldn't clean herself up, after all, and he was no Theurge. Where the HELL was Aerin?*

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Bite: 6,4,8,3,8,5,4,5,3,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: He grins viciously and looks to the remaining Bane. ~HT~ "Can't kill me. Better have tried." And he uncleashes with two claw strikes on the creature. ((Splitting actions, not spending last Rage point this Round.))

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Damage: 4,2,2,9,2,2,8,8,6,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Dex+Brawl : 8,6,6,8,

Ashton: Josh bites into Junior, the damage causing him to shout out in pain and utter suprise. Surly can easily see the stunned look in his eyes at the unexpected assault.

Surly: *laughs smokily and tries to knock the gun hand away from herself*

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: The Bane is surely has a chance to try and avoid it but he's pretty furious at this point and doesn't even attempt to dodge the blows.

Surly: d10: d/b: 7,2,3,4,3,5,2,7,

Surly: d10: dmg: 7,6,6,4,

Surly: d10: reroll dmg: 8,7,9,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Damage: 9,9,5,4,2,8,2,9,3,3,2,

Ashton: And the gun goes skittering away from the trio when she knocks it away.

Surly: ((because i'man idiot who can't read her own sheet. *blushes and smacks herself good*))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: ((Holding on second strike to let Bane get his action in.))

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: soak: 3,6,10,

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: The bane makes one last chance to hurt the garou, defending the nest and not exactly 'thinking' much.

Ashton: d10: slash: 6,2,8,2,5,

Ashton: d10: damage: 8,10,7,8,

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: (four)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: ((And Troy contacts Yolanda as Warder first, Shakey Mac as Ritemaster & Keeper of the Land second, by Cell Phone to let them know that there are six Banes at X Address, as reported by his Packmate Fatal Error, and Cleansing is needed, if at all possible. He tells them he's trying to summon his pack together to provide aid.))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Soak: 7,9,6,9,1,2,8,

Ashton: The smack from Surly sure looked like it might have broken a finger or two infact.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: ((Of course, the only pack members online right now are in this scene, and they won't get there in time I'm sure, but hey, it's the IC actions that count. ;) )) Aerin lets the blow hit and whips around, for the second strike to the creature's body.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Dex+Brawl: 6,9,3,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Damage: 9,2,2,8,2,4,7,8,

Ashton: The Van has started to roll forward as the Doc starts to accelerate. Surly has complete control over Junior as he lies there in a growing pool of his own blood from the shoulder bite that might have broken his collar bone. He can't even shout for help as shock starts to set in and perhaps his life flashes before his eyes.

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: soak: 9,3,9,

Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: And that is enough to finish off the other bane, its spirit flesh starting to bubble and melt away as it looses the power to hold itself together. He can see though that the umbral manifestation of the van is rolling along. A great deal of angery chattering and hissing can be heard comign from inside that Van as well.

Surly: i need help lugging his ass to the car, now! we got him, we're keeping his sorry ass. *she growls* fuck it all, i'm going to have to burn some of my clothes in there. *she seems rather aggravated about that*

Joshua [lupus]: *And how, pray tell, is a dog supposed to help? He is going after the van himself.*

Surly: *snarls* fuck. *and reaches out to grab Junior's broken hand so she can try and force him to her car*

Ashton: The van is certainly starting to pick up speed despite the flattened tire. The passenger door having been closed as well by either the Doc or one of those Banes... though not sure why a bane would want to close a door.

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Stamina: 9,6,5,8,2,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: He takes a deep breath, calming himself. It's going...and damn it, he's suicidal at times, but he has a kinfolk to worry about. He drops down to Homid, stepping over the bubbling remains of the Banes, and tries to find a relatively Wyld area here. Wyld should mean trees, and somewhere he can hopefully slip through the Umbra unnoticed. Gotta see what's going on on the other side.

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Dex+Ath: 5,7,1,6,4,8,1,3,

Joshua [lupus]: *He attempts to run after the van, that is.*

Ashton: Surly is strong enough to get Junior to his feet, the bleeding pretty bad from that shoulder wound and he looks pale. It doesn't take much from her to get him falling/stumbling towards her car as she half caries him.

Josh has no problem keeping up with the van and his wounds seem to be almost all gone now as he runs along and could probably overtake the van if he tries hard.


Ashton -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Aerin will only take a minute or two to locate a nice run down yard, fully overrun and a haven for the Wyld in this neighboorhood. Gauntlet 6

Surly: *and so, heads for the car. she can hopefully knock him out or tie him up inside. ON some towels or clothing from her gym bag on the floorboards. she keeps a nice grip on the guy,w ithout pity for his pain.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Ashton: d10: Gnosis: 7,10,2,4,6,

Joshua [lupus]: *And as the man is overtaken, Josh tries to keep up with the van, going for another tire as soon as he can.*

Ashton: Well, he MIGHT be able to overtake the van but maybe that shot took more out of him? His sharp ears though can pick up the sound of Sirens approaching the area. Plenty of places around for a Lupus to duck and cover, but that van won't have such an easy time of it if the police try to pursue though at this point it is unlikely. Some woman just kidnapped a cop!

Joshua [lupus]: *Either way, Troy is his Alpha. Should it come to that... but never mind. BITE!*

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Dex+Brawl: 8,3,4,5,3,9,4,10,8,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Reroll ten: 5,

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Dam: 6,3,1,10,7,9,3,6,4,4,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He slips out of the Umbra and makes his way back to the street, staff in hand. He's moving quickly, running to the curb and quickly surveying the situation.

Surly: *for her part, she just keeps on as fast as she can this way, to try and get Junior out and away from there.*

Ashton: "Your so dead..." he mutters as best he can as he gets put in the car. "I'm a fucking cop bitch!" he says with a litlte more forcefully through the pain.

Surly: *chuckles softly* you're also a murdering twatsniffing limpdicked cunt wannabe. i will tell you the same thing i have told Doc Dickcheese back there--who you may have noticed just abandoned your ass high and dry--i will see you in Hell and damn the consequences. *very calm about that. and she'll attempt to punch him again to hopefully get him dizzed enough not to put up too much of a fuss*

Surly: d10: d/b: 9,2,7,8,7,9,7,5,

Surly: d10: dmg: 5,8,4,

Ashton: Josh gets the tire good, causing it to blow out as he takes two bashing from the tires destruction. (soak)

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Stamina: 3,2,10,4,7,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He frowns a little as he sees Surly shoving Junior into the car. Okay...he's intensely curious as to what he missed here now. But he holds off for the moment, acting like an ordinary observer. He can have them pick him up later...but he's got an arrest record from barely a month ago. His identification with Surly & Josh could be problematic for everyone.

Ashton: d10: drive: 1,7,1,9,8,

Ashton: And that blow out is enough to cause the Doc to loose to control and the Van slams into a parked car with the sound of metal crunching on metal.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He blinks when he hears a car smash into something, and walks out into the street to look down that way. Oh. Shit.

Ashton: Surly is able to knock out Junior pretty easily, but her experience tells her that he'll need medical attention very soon or she might loose her catch to Hell before she's ready. The sound of the crash is enough to alert her that Josh on that Van like white on rice.

Surly: *a tight grin and she tosses a towel over the guy's shoulder. and then drives off. amazingly? she doesn't try to book it. just...drives. like a normal person should drive. laying on the back seat, with a towel over his shoulder, Junior might just look asleep.*

Joshua [lupus]: *Even if the banes are in the man now... he, at least, isn't happy. And possibly he's delayed them enough to get help on the way.*

Surly: d10: int/med: 3,9,7,

Surly: ((*loves on the roller. no ones! this rocks!*))

Ashton: Only moments after the crash there is a loud shout of anger and frustration. Josh might evne be able to see the Doc peering now out of the window for where the Satan's Hound is as he considers his options. Even ordinary ears now can hear the sound of sirens as the cops rush to the aid of one of their own.

Joshua [lupus]: *And he is considering his options too. To run, and rely on the Sept? The police ARE coming. Like it or not. Are they all chasing Surly, or are some coming out to check out the crash? Dammit all. He's not paid to think.*

Surly: *she gets out her phone and dials while driving. stuffing the hands-free thingy into her ear with a wrinkled nose. calling Aerin first*

Ashton: Given that no cops are actually on the scene, it is hard to tell what will happen but the rabid dog will likely be the focus of some police action. At least until animal control can show up. People are making for homes now that they've seen this dog take out this van and bite a cop already. No ones safe!

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Shit. Cops. He looks from the sirens to the van, and starts to move away from the scene. No reason anyone should connect him with this, but the last thing he needs is a cop who recognizes him. He has to trust in Josh to make the right choice, as he heads for a bus or subway, to get to the Sept.

Joshua [lupus]: *And he will have to stay in Homid for a good long while. This sucks. He is delaying as long as he can, watching the van, and the cops. He tries to stay low, however.*

Surly -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((does he have his phone on him? *tilts head* i really don't know. *soft chuckle*))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Surly: ((Oh, Shit...it's probably in Surly's car. *G* It's not Dedicated to him. *S*))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Aerin's phone rings from Surly's back seat. Someone didn't dedicate his cell phone to him.

Surly -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((*ROTFL! you know--you're prolly right....well, this should be good for amusement, anyway...*laughs softly*))

Ashton: Two cop cars come screetching finally down the streat and luck would have it that Surly was already down a side streat and away. The old woman and one of the younger and braver men are all that is left on the street when the cops arrive. The man is waving down the cop and by now Doc has simply moved into the back of the van.

Surly: *and she cusses sourly. and does not bother to leave a message. since he won't get it. hangs up and dials a new number*

Surly: Tyler. Surly. got troubles--i have Doc Junior bleeding to death in my car, and the cops are looking for me because of him. i may need a little bit of help, like, legalwise. you know anybody? oh, and i got to treat him soon, before he bleeds to death. heading for....uh....the local major hangout, but i may have to stop on the way.

Surly: *and she continues to drive like a normal person. although she does start looking for a private spot to pull over in. she should try to stop that bleeding thing going on in her backseat. ah, hell! she's going to have to get a new car or something. a low growl, into the phone*

Joshua [lupus]: *He looks frustrated. Dammit. Time to run. Veil, for once, over Defeating the Wyrm. Too many people.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: And once he's on a bus, he sighs, relaxing a little bit. He's not sure if that was a win or not.

Joshua [lupus]: d10: Dex+Ath: 6,4,9,7,4,4,6,9,

Surly: i've got too much shit in here to just outright ditch it. it'll need to have the plates taken off and get dumped somewhere well away from here, i guess. *NOT happy about that* fucking shit, this is the best car i've ever owned, too. all right. looking for a garage. you staying on the phone or am i hanging up and calling back?

Ashton: Given Surly's location, in the residental area it will be hard ot find a place completely out of sight like a parking garage for her to stop. The best she can do now as they get outside of neighboorhood is a old run down parking lot of a supermarket. There is likely a loading area arond back without any eyes who would be calling the cops.

Surly: *well, if that's the best she can find, it's the best she can find*

Joshua [lupus]: ((Going to CP))

Ashton: Josh has a easy time getting the hell out of there, there is enough yards and twisty culdesacs to throw off any pursuit if there was any. The cops aren't about to try and chase a wild animale at this point. One car stays there check out the van (and get statements) and the other heads off looking for Surly. There will surely be an All Points though issued for under the name given to Mrs Hutchings and for the make of Surly's car.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Off to park as well.))

Ashton: (and I think that wraps here since everyone is gone :) )

Surly: just found a place. it's not that great, but he's going to need that bleeding dealt with before i can get to a garage. it's a crappy old grocery at *gives the rough address and a couple of landmarks* i'm in the back, around by the loading area. i'll probably leave the phone on so you can hear me, but try to cover my ass a bit by talking about drunk binges while i deal with Junior here. *she makes an effort to have her plates toward the building, so if anyone else drives by....*

Surly: ((*nods and chuckles* yeppers! pretty much. *G* and thank you!))

 

SEPT OF THE GREEN

Yolanda : Yolanda gets the call and heads into the Heart of the Sept to see what is going on.

Joshua [lupus]: *He finally flops down by the pond, looking for a place to subtly change and get his clothing that he has kept there. He looks... well... frustrated, to put it nicely.* ~ws~ FUCK. *He shifts into his birth form, and grabs his pants, to slip them on.* Fuck, *he growls, under his breath.*

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: Troy gets there quickly, sans briefcase, even. A packmate is in trouble. All other non-essential concerns are secondary.

Joshua Coil: *Infuriated, the Ahroun is. He pulls on his tee shirt, and takes a look around again. Nostrils flaring. It isn't often that his Rage is so utterly open for the world to see.*

Yolanda : Yolanda is one the phone to Simon, speaking quietly while she waits to find out what is going on.

Joshua Coil: d10: per+Alert: 1,3,8,10,10,

Joshua Coil: *He notes Troy. His nostrils flare again.* Sir, *he offers, his voice horrid, but clipped.*

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He looks Joshua over, eyebrow raised. Eyes, of course, stay on the Omega's face. "Joshua." A slight tilt of his head. "You are all right?"

Joshua Coil: I am healthy and well, *He reports, though he is definitely NOT fine.* I hope... my message was recieved in time. I am... sorry I oculd not defeat them. There were too many and I allowed myself to be shot. *Failure. He is not pleased.* I have... shamed our pack, Sir.

Yolanda : Yolanda hangs up the phone and tucks it away with a bit of concentration showing on her face as she considers things.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: "How did you shame yourself?" He asks the question with a tone of curiosity to it.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((Our pack, rather))

Joshua Coil: I retreated as opposed to staying and killing all of them, Sir, *he says quite calmly.* My focus was selfishly on that of my own life and not the good of the Mother or the Lady.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: The bus is slower then a running Lupus. It stops. A lot. Eventually, he makes his way to the Sept, tension in his shoulders. That...was WAY too close.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: His lips flicker a bit, though he remains deadpan. "Yes, of course. How shameful, Joshua. Not attacking overwhelming odds until you were dead, and they were not." He looks to Yolanda, then back to Joshua. "I believe we call that intelligence. Tactically thinking. You have more of it then you give yourself credit for."

Joshua Coil: *His jaw tightens.* I attempted, sir. I did very little, I am afraid.

Yolanda : Yolanda nods some about that. "Yes, there is a time when everyone must realize their limitaions."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks up as he approaches, jaw tightening slightly at sight of the Silver Fang there. Still, he has a job to report on. He nods to Yolanda, and to Joshua, as he approaches. "Evening, everyone."

Yolanda : "It seems you did enough, there was a dead body in the back of the van."

Joshua Coil: *He looks back to Yolanda, and as if, perhaps noting her for the first tome, he lowers his head slightly, before raising his chin again to bare his scarred throat.* Ma'am.

Joshua Coil: *He looks surprised at that. He is about to ask, but his head swivels back to Aerin. He nods once.*

Yolanda : Yolanda nods to Aerin, and then looks to Troy briefly before looking back to Joshua. "So what is this about Banes?"

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: Troy looks at Aerin, and nods, with veiled disdain for the Gaian. "Rhya." He looks back to Yolanda at that. "A dead body?"

Joshua Coil: There were six banes, ma'am. They were attempting to claim his body. Either he is dead because he could not handle them... or he is not dead.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "There were actually a couple more then six, then," he adds. "The van was full of them. I drew two of them off the van in the Umbra and took them out."

Joshua Coil: *He looks back to Aerin. He clears his throat, and twitches. It's clear. He's upset.*

Yolanda : Yolanda nods to Troy, "Yes, and older man. Definately dead and the coroner has already been called in. The bigger concern to the police is one of their own getting Kidnapped."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks over at Joshua, brow furrowing a little bit as he watches the man.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Emp (Josh): 8,6,4,7,8,9,2,

Joshua Coil -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: *He is surprisingly easy to read. "This was my fight, MY fight and I couldn't do a DAMNED thing." Part of it is hatred, jealousy... SO much effing RAGE there.*

Joshua Coil: *He looks back to Yolanda.* Surly isn't stupid. She knows to keep a low profile. * I HOPE, he doesn't add.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He shakes his head, sighing a bit at Joshua, and looks back to Yolanda. "I didn't see what happened on this side, so I don't know quite what happened."

Yolanda : She nods some, looking to Aerin some for perhaps and then sighs when she looks back over Troy. "The police have Surly's real name, so she's going to need some help."

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: "I will do what I can, Rhya," he says with a calm nod. "I will need this Surly's actual name, of course."

Joshua Coil: Excuse me, Sir, Ma'am. I believe... I need to retire for the evening. Might I be excused?

Yolanda : "Schuyler Ferlscaft" she says and sighs. "The only good news I think is that the police officer was not using his real name so the is some speculation about there really being a cop there or not. The eyewitnesses are very unreliable it seems."

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He looks to Yolanda, and unless she signals for Joshua to stay, he nods to the Glass Walkjer. "Despite what you think, you've done well, Joshua. Go home and rest. I'll call you."

Yolanda : "I need to go soon as well, organize hopefully some recon on that Van." she says with a look between them.

Joshua Coil: *He nods.* Yes ma'am. Good night. *He looks back to Aerin. He merely gets a small nod, before he turns to walk home.*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods in return to Joshua, and looks to Yolanda. "I'm at your disposal, of course. Anything I can provide."

Surly: *and eventually, at long last, a nondescript van driven by a woman who looks like she's got the worst case of PMS ever pulls up where she was told to. and gets out, warily looking around for these people who're supposed to be helpful or something. nwo wearing her hair in a tight ponybraid, a black tshirt, and black sweats. facial makeup rubbed off, eye makeup smeared all to hell*

Yolanda : Yolanda nods some and sigh softly. "We'll need to decide what to do soon and I'll need an update on things but everyone needs to keep a low profile. The police are going to want to talk to Surly in any event and if she runs, well that is one option but if she toughs it out she'll need a quick expliation on things."

Yolanda : (really got to get to bed soon, and can pick up some of the aftermath maybe tomorrow night and such))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Low profile, I can do." He nods a little. "Or try, at least." There's a hint of a joke, there. Humor to lighten the mood. He nods to Troy briefly before he moves to take a seat somewhere. He needs Surly here, to get his phone.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((That works.)) Troy fixes Aerin with a long look, before the nod. "Rhya." Obviously, he does not like the man. At all. He looks to Yolanda. "I should get to the office, and start getting to work. I have my phone on me." He moves to leave.

Yolanda : "I'm going to go coordinate with Simon, and find out as much as I can about what the Police know. That hopefully will give us an idea of how we need to respond to this." and she starts to head off. "Hang in there." and nods with a smile to Surly if she see's her on the way out.

Yolanda : ((And we can work out some things later time permitting *hugs gang* :) ))