Jez Talino [PB 2]: He is sitting there on a log, intently reading a text book.

Surly: *the tall woman strides into the Sept, after getting past the Bramble. note to self--avoid wearing the Edwardain threads out here from now on. tonight, dressed in shades of rust and brown, with the silver of her rings clashing with the dark gold trim of the walking dress itself*

Jez Talino [PB 2]: ~He has no makeup, but his fingernails are painted a glossy black and are semi-long, nicely manicured. He is wearing pale blue jeans that are faded to a buttery, worn softness, one cheek practically worn through. Black and white Converse hitops. And an amber silk tank top that brings out the golden flecks in his honey-brown eyes. His black leather trench over all.~

Surly: *she stops short and stares at Jez. then smirks* jeans.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He glances up and smirks back, casually flipping her off. "I'm changing my image," he says blandly.

Surly: *flips him off in return* so what's new with you? *arches a jet eyebrow. and funnily enough.....she's got a nice little natural jet "headband" to match*

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He sighs, shutting the text book. "Well," he says carefully, "I'm flying solo these days. No Lord. Dark Elements finally kicked me out. I guess I should feel fortunate that's all they did."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He slides the book into a black leather book bag at his feet.

Surly: *blinks* why? because you're a fag? *strangely, she doesn't say that in an insulting tome. it's gruff, but most of her words are that* you still need backup, though. need to find another group to hook up with.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "No, that in itself wasn't the problem. It's that I still wasn't discreet enough to suit them." He shrugs. "But fuck, everyone already *knows* I'm gay, so there's no getting around that. Oh well." He frowns. "Why should I hook up with anyone? I don't *need* them."

Surly: *shakes her head* so, basically, they told you to erase everyone's memory. *rolls her eyes* dumb fucks. and yeah, you do. why not check in with Bliss or Aerin? *the last name said with a slight note of strain. and a scowl* Bliss already knows to keep an eye out in case you turn up missing or dead.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "Aerin's not a Lord," he responds immediately, obviously ruling him out for that reason. He frowns. "Bliss knows what? Why?"

Surly: told him about the tape. *shrugs* with my lifestyle, someone besides me needed to know about it. and Bliss is a Lord.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Speaking of the devil, in strides the most flamboyantly-gay-but-possibly-straight Lord ever. Well, that title may be arguable - but he's definitely in the running. Today he's had his hair braided back, tied off with white leather cord and a few peacock feathers. White platform boots with more buckles and straps than strictly neccessary. White vinyl pants. White leather coat. Opal and platinum choker. AND it's after Labor Day.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [Sorry to get both of your ICQ messages late, I forgot that was still logged in on the cell and only just noted it was blinking at me. *hugs*]

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "Oh. Well, as long as he doesn't get overprotective. I *hate* that. Do you know one guy threatened to break my leg so I'd HAVE to stay indoors and off the streets? Now that's carrying overprotection to the extreme."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: ((*Hugs* No worries))

Surly: *eyes Bliss* ~platform boots~? you ever tell me i'm a fashion disaster, and i'm going to shave your head. with a spoon. *and oh, yes--she flips him off, too*

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He blinks and smiles to Bliss, lowering his gaze in respectful submission to one of higher station before casually raising his eyes once more.

Surly: *smirks at Jez* you think i would tolerate that shit?

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "It's sort of ... Disco Pimp," he offers.

Surly: *shakes her head* platform boots. do they at least have steel toes?

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He just laughs when Cloud flips him off. "You don't think they're sexy?" He turns for her so the coat swirls around dramatically and tosses his head. "Because my mommy said I was hot." He gives her a devilish grin before he turns his attention on Jez. "I prefer the 'snowman in drag' descripton I got once...."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "C'mon sugar...what are boots without steel toes?"

Surly: *eyes Bliss* if i thought you looked sexy, would i ever admit such a thing? it might give you the wrong idea. *smirks* the choker's not too bad, though. *admits grudgingly* Jez, you gonna tell him, or what?

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "If you ever turn up in Betty Goth, I'm going to need therapy," he remarks wryly.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He makes his way into the Sept, sans staff, but plus Jesse. The Gaian is back to the old look...no more tank top and jeans. He's in the leather pants, a crimson lace-up shirt, all under the old, now-bullet holey leather trench coat. The hair is black, the facial hair a well-trimmed goatee and mustache. No smoking...the man is not so stupid as to smoke inside the Sept. He's nuts, he's not suicidal.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He shoots Surly a glare.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: And a DOUBLE glare to Surly because inevitably it will come out now and BOTH Aerin and Bliss are there.

Surly: *nods to Bliss* good.then they're weapons. *another smirk* i'll let you keep them.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Predictably enough, it was a gift." He raises a hand to touch one of the stones lightly.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: ~He has no makeup, but his fingernails are painted a glossy black and are semi-long, nicely manicured. He is wearing pale blue jeans that are faded to a buttery, worn softness, one cheek practically worn through. Black and white Converse hitops. And an amber silk tank top that brings out the golden flecks in his honey-brown eyes. His black leather trench over all.~ He lowers his gaze to Aerin in the same fashion he did for Bliss, then raises his eyes once more.

Surly: *just looks at Jez. glances to Aerin with a scowl and does not address him*

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): Jesse is wearing the tank top but a leather jacket over it, leather pants and riding boots. Long dark wavy brunette hair worn lose, and has a windblown look to it right now. She walks with Aerin, staying close to him.

Surly: *nods* good gift. i don't have many opals in my collection.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Oh...you'll allow it?" Bliss laughs again and taps at her nose. "Because I answer to Fenrir kin all the time." He drops to knees, with FAR too much amusement in his eyes to realy be serious. "Will you snap me on a leash and walk me around on Sunday afternoons after church?"

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He smiles warmly to Jesse.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks around, noting Jez, Bliss, and Surly. Surly's scowl actually gets a muttered comment, and even a Surly salute. That's right, Aerin just flipped Surly the bird. Jez gets a short nod, and he comes up next to Bliss. "Hey."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: The opal comment, strangely, gets a flinch from Bliss.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): "Hello," she smiles to all of them quite warmly.

Surly: *snaps at the finger, then at his nose. not seriously trying to connect* not unless you're wearing fur. and walking on all four paws.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Still on the ground, he rests his head against Aerin's hip. "Hey, Aerin. Hey, Jesse."

Surly: *she doesn't flip Aerin off in return. eyes Jesse, then a short nod* Bliss, if you don't like opals, why are you wearing 'em? *tact? what is this "tact" thing?*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He laughs at Cloud and rises, sliding up Aerin's body without breaking contact.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "Hello," he responds to Jesse.

Surly: *rolls her eyes at Bliss, shaking her head* Jez.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "Surly."

Surly: *snorts* you gonna, or am i? *arches a brow at Jez*

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She smiles back over to Bliss again, "Hey...." Then back to Jez, "Hi Jez." She's not so sure about saying hi to Surly at this point yet.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "They're fragile," he says in a clipped tone. "Delicate. They break and then they're gone." And it doesn't take a psychology to realise that that statement isn't really about opals.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "Good to see you again, Jesse." He gives Surly an exasperated look. "It's not important," he mutters.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Then you won't mind sharing so we can move on," he purrs at Jez. "If it means so little."

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): "Opals? I thought the reason they break is if they dry out and shatter...."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He grins faintly as Bliss slides up him, curling an arm over the Lord's shoulder and around his upper body. "Is who gonna what?" He looks between Jez and Surly, brow raising slightly.

Surly: *nods to Bliss* why i don't have 'em in rings any more. i've got a pair of earrings--some chick's mom gave them to me when i helped her spawn not get raped one night. i should sell 'em--i don't have pierced ears.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Can we stop talking about that? Okay? Necklace pretty, stones fragile, ENOUGH!" He ends with a violently dramatic dismissive gesture.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He gives Surly a look like he might just kill her ... if he can ever find an opportunity. Jez/Aerin: "It's nothing. Really."

Surly: *looks at Jez, calm and level* counting in my head now. when i reach ten, i start talking if you haven't already. *clamps her mouth shut to do the mental countdown, giving Jesse a little shrug about the opals*

Jez Talino [PB 2]: ((That's Bliss/Aerin, not Jez/Aerin))

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She watches now, quietly, only for a moment as she looks around, stuffing her hands into her jacket pockets. Her gaze goes upward to a tree.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Bliss." He leans in to nuzzle the Lord. His eyes go to Jez. "What's going on?" It's less a question then a demand to know. A change in conversation is needed.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He growls. It's a cute growl, even though he doesn't mean it to be, because he's no wolf. "It's nothing. I got kicked from Dark Elements, that's all. I'm strictly a solo Kin now."

Surly: *stops her mental countdown. Jez gets a faint "anytime" sort of look. not as serious as most of those are, but there anyway. respect?*

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): Jonas makes his way in through the Bramble, looking about as he walks in tall and proud. His dark red hair has a touch of a curl to it and hangs down to his shoulders. He's wearing verk dark green jeans with brown hiking boots and a loose brown sweater that has a gapping neckline to show off musculs and some dark tattoo's peeking around the neck from under the sweater. He's probably in his late twenties or early thirties but doesn't give off that same feral power of the Garou.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Bliss flinches at the nuzzle and bares teeth for a second before he slips away and takes a few steps sideways. Provided Aerin lets go of him, that is.

Grace Brenner: ( Open? :) )

Jez Talino [PB 2]: ((Open))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [We're about to the point my refresh rate won't keep up, but I can do another.]

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He looks at Jonas curiously when he walks in, though he'll let True Born pipe up ahead of him.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She happens to catch something of Bliss' movemenet out of the corner of her eye, before turning her head entirely and watching.

Surly: *eyes Bliss curiously and idly pops her neck*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Aerin does in fact let the Lord go. He stares at Jez for a long moment, then shakes his head, lip curling. "Well. What a bunch of dumbfucks."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Open, sure.))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "If you somewhere to go...you are family. I would not refuse you." That at least is delivered with a little more stability. And no bared teeth.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Aerin: He shrugs. "They know what they're doing. I don't need them anyway. I have my studies, things I need to do right now. It's a good time to be on my own."

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): Jesse is wearing a tank top but a leather jacket over it, leather pants and riding boots. Long dark wavy brunette hair worn lose, and has a windblown look to it right now. And currently she is standing off by herself, but still close to the group gathered.

Surly: *looks Jonas up and down, then simply dismisses him* told you so. *remarks to Jez*

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Bliss: "Thank you, but I'm fine where I'm at," he says firmly. "But I appreciate the offer."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He glances over at Jonas as he comes in, regarding the man for a moment with a frown. It's a quick appraisal, before he takes a couple steps back, to lean against Jesse.

Grace Brenner: Enter the half-Korean kin, making her way somewhat cautiously to the Sept. She's wearing worn blue jeans, pink and white sneakers and a snug pink baydoll, and over it a glossy black jacket with the star of life embroidered over her heart.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Surly: "As long as no one tries to coddle me," he says with a faint smirk, "I'll be fine. Seriously."

Surly: *currently wearin a modified Edwardian walking dress in browns and rusts, with dark gold trim that clashes with her silver rings. her hair's true color is showing at the roots*

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Well, if no one ELSE is going to speak up, he nods to Jonas with a smile. "Hello." And a warm smile to Grace.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks Jez up and down, and shakes his head. A frown comes to his face, something maybe hurt there by the refusal of Bliss's offer. "If you say so."

Surly: *and eyes Grace as she did Jonas. nods to Jez* he's never tried to coddle me. *cracks her knuckles as if anticipating her personal reaction to such an occurence*

Grace Brenner: A smile in return to Jez. "Evening, all." Something cautious still about her stance, not as comfortable here as she used to be.

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): Jonas looks over those gathered, taking time to studing each of them in turn and cracks a little trin before taking in Grace last at all, to whom he nods with a wolfish smile as he checks her out.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She leans back against Aerin now, having stayed unusually quiet there during the little...whatever it was. "Hi," she smiles to the newcomer and Grace.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Bliss is...well...dramatic. He's dressed in all white - platform boots with bunches of buckles and straps, vinyl pants, fishnet shirt, long leather coat. He's wearing an opal and platinum choker. His hair is braided and tied off with peacock feathers at the end. And at moment he looks...well...a bit wild.

Surly: *gives Bliss a sudden smirk, eyes falling on his feathers* found a bunch of pigeon feathers the other day. maybe i should've saved 'em for you.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "I see no reason to coddle my kin. Lord kin must be strong. And kin I adopt as mine must be stronger." He gives Cloud a nod of approval.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Aerin: He gives him a look with a quiet sigh. "It's time I was on my own anyway, Aerin," he says quietly. "I've never really had that."

Grace Brenner: Her dark hair is up in a bun, held by a simple clasp, and her face is untouched by make-up. A nod to Jonas, polite, as he looks her way.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: Surly> "Sadly, until I met you I hadn't thought of adding obedient and speaks only when spoken to to the list of qualifications for adoption....."

Surly: *tilts her head at Jez* you think this crowd follows me around all the time? think i get chained in the basement when nobody's feeling like taking the bitch out for a walk'n'brawl?

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Bliss: "It's something I would consider for the future, Bliss. Just not ... now. I'm still adjusting to some things I need to deal with."

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): "Hello." he says back to Jez before looking to Bliss with a hint of amusement before he moves further in. "So this is the Heart of the Sept of the Green?" he asks to no one in particular.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Surly: He looks hurt. "You must really think I'm vulnerable on my own."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He looks to Jonas with some interest when he asks that question.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Whatever," he says to Jez. "I made a statement. Not a plea. Take it or leave it as you like." He glances at the newcomers (finally) and gives them a wave.

Grace Brenner: Looking back to Jonas at his question. The others seem somewhat busy, so... "It is. I take it you're new here?" She wouldn't know, having been... away.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He ignores Jez's comment directed his way, and looks over to Jonas again, and Grace. The Gaian is back to the old look...no more tank top and jeans. He's in the leather pants, a crimson lace-up shirt, all under the old, now-bullet holey leather trench coat. The hair is black, the facial hair a well-trimmed goatee and mustache. "It is," he says to Jonas, regarding him curiously. "Welcome to it."

Surly: *smirks to Bliss* you forgot to add "muzzle" to that list. *bares her teeth at him in a feral sort of grin*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "The way you talk to me, you'd think you did," he mutters about Surly's 'chained in the basement' comment.

Surly: *shakes her head at Jez* you're inexperienced, that's all. you want alone time and still have someone at your back, this guy's decent for that. *a smirk to Bliss* even if he does wear platform boots.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He stands up, moving towards Bliss. He murmurs, "Can I talk to you in private for a sec?"

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): "Hi, I'm Jesse. Welcome to the Sept."

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): "Yes, you could say that... and I'm starting to feel underdressed. All of you heading out into a club or something?"

Surly: *almost smirks at Aerin before she catches herself*

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): d10: per/aler acute hear: 9,7,6,5,7,5,

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Everyone is, Jez. It's just the truth. Not a personal failing." His tone is much gentler now, but this is the same man who not two minutes ago refused to let his alpha comfort him.

Grace Brenner: A slight chuckle, though there's a nervous edge to it. "I know I'm not. Can't speak for the others."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "No, but that's not a bad idea." He shrugs a little, grinning to Jonas. "I'm Aerin. Adren Philodox of the Children of Gaia. Alpha to Heart of Thorns, Representative of the Sept of Gaia's Hand down here."

Surly: *eyes Jonas. then looks herself over. then looks everyone else over. completely baffled by that comment*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He blinks qand stiffens when Jez gets close to him, but then nods and steps back. "Back in a few," he says to Aerin, blows him a kiss, and walks off. Jez can damn well follow if he wants an audience.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): "I usually dress like this when I ride my bike. A bit safer in the leather."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He does follow Bliss, keeping up with him.

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): He chuckles and nods. "I'm Jonas Kayser." he says with a bit of a lowerd head. "Kin to the great Fenrir." giving another look to Grace for a moment before looking to Aerin.

Grace Brenner: "I'm Grace." A slight pause, perhaps a moment of hesitation, before she adds.. "Kin to the Fenrir also." Not exactly the Aryan ideal.

Surly: *grunts* Schulyer. call me Surly. it fits better. *tugs a handkerchief from her hidden skirt pocket and idly begins buffing her heavy rings*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Fenrir." His brow raises a little, and he looks the man over again. "Welcome, then. Your people have more renewed strength every day. New to town?"

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): "Well I'm pleased to have encountered three lovely women on my first visit." he says playfully while looking between the three of them. Then glances to Aerin once more before finally turning more to Grace. "I am also pleased to meet up with another Tribe mate too."

Surly: *scowls at Jonas* don't get your hopes up here.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She smiles a bit more. "Why thank you."

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): He looks to Surly for a moment and grins before looking to Aerin. "No, I've actually been around for a while."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He stays leaning easily against Jesse, head tilting as he watches Jonas.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Per+Emp: 7,8,5,8,5,3,4,

Grace Brenner: Well, that's new. She flashes a quick smile at Jonas. "A pleasure to meet you too. I'm afraid I'm not around much, though."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((And that was on Jonas, if it wasn't clear.))

Surly: *sneers at Jonas*

Grace Brenner: "Just dropped in hoping to catch up on some news..." A glance to Aerin, and in the direction Jez went, those two being the only people here she knew, more or less.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She gives Aerin some support standing there, shyly sliding an arm around the Gaian's waist.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He trudges back, a trifle sullenly by his expression. He sits down silently on the log where he was before, checking to see if his pack is still there, purely by reflex of living in the city.

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: There is a particular amount of confidence in the man. Very similar to Hauser infact, a smugness that lurks beneath the eyes when he looks to the Aerin and Bliss. There is also a sexual interest in either some, or all of the ladies present.

Surly: *arches a brow at Jez*

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): d10: per/emp Jez: 5,2,3,6,2,5,5,

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): "Sort of the same, and maybe meet some people. Which I seem to have done." he says with a nod and smile to the ladies before moving closer to Grace. "We should like exchange numbers, Get to Get and that."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He looks now to Jonas and Aerin, realizing he missed intros, darn it. He doesn't really return Surly's look.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Get to Get? He tilts his head, looking between Grace and Jonas thoughtfully.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He returns with Jez, a little less wild than before, and moves to Aerin's side. The last two steps toward his alpha are hesitant as if he's expecting Aerin might hurt him.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): d10: per/emp Bliss: 10,6,1,7,9,2,8,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He grins just a little as he looks Jonas over, and his arm goes around Jesse's waist. "So, who are you with? Or did you come to the city alone?"

Grace Brenner: She lifts a brow at Jonas, a slight smile tugging at the corner of her mouth. "You think?"

China: ((Room for one more? ~peeks at the crowd~))

Grace Brenner: ( I don't mind :) )

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): "Yes, I think so and of course I'd like to get to know you better. Just because your a Get isn't all there is to it." he says with a wink before looking over to Aerin. "Oh, hardly alone with some family."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((We're sort of pushing it here, but I can probably take one more.))

Jez Talino [PB 2]: ((We should probably close it after China then? But I would like to see Maya. *S*))

Grace Brenner: A slight chuckle. "I'm no one of importance. You'll want to talk to ah... Hagen, or Arn, I expect."

China: ((awwww ~blushes~ Thanks guys! Saw the mass crowd and didn't want to just butt in over it. ;) Changing tag.))

Surly: *smirks* Hagen's not too bad.

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): "I'm sure they've got nothing on you." he says with a wink to her again. "And I'll meet them eventually. So you got a boyfriend like Jesse over there?"

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): "Really? I hope he's tall and broad." he says to Surly.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "I don't know Hagen," he murmurs, "but Arn's cool."

Surly: *sneers at Jonas* i don't date.

Grace Brenner: "No, but I'm not really looking for one either." She shrugs with a small smile. "I haven't actually met Hagen, he's the, ah, leader of the Fenrir here though."

Surly: Hagen runs Redbones. *informs Jez* he's Madi's uncle.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Oh, yeah, he's totally cool," he says in response to Jez with a slight snort. He looks back to Jonas. "And don't forget Lucious. That's another one you may wanna talk to." He shrugs a little.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): Jesee's eyes go wide, blushing profusely now, but she doesn't say a word to either deny or confirm what was just said.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Surly: "Is he? They've got great beer there." He smiles a little at Aerin's comment about Arn.

Surly: *looks around* what happened to Bliss? *frowns*

Grace Brenner: A sharp look at Aerin as he drops Lucious' name, tensing a bit. So they're still around. She frowns a bit, considering that.

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): "Really?" he asks seeming a bit suprised by that comment from Grace and with a look between Surly and Grace he shakes his head. "Damn, what is it around here? Doesn't anyone go on dates? Or we just looking for some physical with no strings?"

Surly: ((*L* THERE you are...DLP))

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He reaches out to runs his hand over Bliss's hair, a brief touch, and then looks back to Jonas.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~And here comes trouble. She picks her way through the hedges, dressed as her usual self. A huff of air to blow some hair out of her eyes, and then the casual stroll resumes~ ((Slap me if anyone needs her DD..... but I do believe everyone here already knows it. ~L~))

Grace Brenner: "I'm too busy to bother with that stuff." Half the truth, if that, but it'll do.

Surly: *blinks at Jez* they do? huh. good food, anyway. i suppose the beer's wet enough. *a slight smirk, remembering....and then a low growl and a level, disgusted look at Jonas*

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [My wireless connections sucks intermittantly. Which is why the insane lag times and my lack of presence outside of scenes via messenger lately.]

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He smiles warmly to Maya when she arrives.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Surly: "It's good. I overindulged."

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): A bit of relief, her face goes back to normal color, stuffing her free hand back into her jacket pocket, the other one around Aerin's waist.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: d10: peek a boo: 4,3,2,4,8,

Surly: ((*hugs tightly to Fox* urk. sucks, hon.....*skotc*)) *eyes Maya up and down*

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~Always the observant. She sees..... people....... she thinks...... yeah, those are people... and wow that's a comfy looking bench. She heads that way~

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : "Oh, I know Lucious." he says over to Aaron. "Hey, your girls blushing. Did you goose her or something?"

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He relaxed a little when Aerin touches him, easing against his side and resting his head lightly on Aerin's shoulder.

Surly: *snorts to Jez* i made a bet with Hagen that if Heinie could kick my ass in full-out human form, i'd amuse the bar by allowing myself to get drunk. so far, Heinie's been a weinie on the matter.

Grace Brenner: A sharp look at Jonas now. "You're with Lucious' people?"

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Figure you did," he says with a nod. He looks at the man who almost just identified himself as a Reaper, and...shrugs. His eyes look away from Jonas, finding Jesse. "No, no goosing. We're fine." He grins a little at Jesse and leans in to nuzzle her jaw.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He watches Jonas and the others with quiet contemplation.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ((We multiplied))

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She smiles, but the blush returns when he nuzzles her jaw like that.

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : He looks back to Grace, "Yes, I'm a smith for them." he says with a smile back to Grace.

Grace Brenner: ( re-tagging )

Surly: *her look to Jonas is even more disgusted. she frowns*

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She gets over to the bench, listening to the various voices. Finally she takes another, more slow look around as she settles down onto it, giving a few smiles to some. Grace, Jez. And a curt, but polite nod to others. Aerin, Jesse, Surly.~

Grace Brenner: Almost reflexively, she takes a step back from Jonas. "I... see." She looks around, nervously. "I think I made a mistake."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "Hi, Maya," he says in a friendly sort of way.

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): "Say something wrong?" he asks, a bit of a raised eyebrow as he watches Grace.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: At the nervous look he reflexively offers a hand to Grace.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She smiles friendly like over to Maya, "Hey....you should meet another Get....this is Jonas...."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He glances to Grace, gives her a questioning, invitational pat on the log next to him.

Surly: *returns Maya's curt nod in like fashion and pops her knuckle one by one. glancing at Jonas again. her pretty face is filled with ugly thoughts*

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She smiles again to Jez, and nods~ Evening Jez. How are you tonight?

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~A tilts of her head at Jesse, and a raise of an eyebrow, her eyes drifting over to Jonas at the introduction from the other woman~

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Maya: "Tip top as ever."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Reapers aren't popular in this parts to some." He shrugs a little bit. "I've rather stopped giving a shit. So how's it going over there?"

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): Jonas glances finally to Maya away from Grace and gives the new woman a nod. "Hello." and then a look over to Grace again.

Grace Brenner: "You know, I... I really should go." Clearly nervous, she still manages a small smile to Bliss and Jez.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): "You want me to walk you back out?" she offers to Grace, noting the nervousness she has.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "If you wish," he says quietly to Grace. He pulls his hand back, perhaps a little sadly.

Surly: *eyes Grace* don't get gacked on the way home.

Grace Brenner: A quick smile at Jesse. "I'm fine. Thank you. Just made a mistake in coming here."

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She tilts her head towards Grace, and pushes back to her feet~ Grace, dear, come sit with me? ~A look to Jonas, the gaze not completely unfriendly, but not overly friendly either~

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Grace: "You sure? I could walk out with you, too."

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She frowns, not quite getting it, but not about to ask either in this crowd of people. "Be safe then, Grace. Good night."

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): He shrugs it off. "Alright, have it your way." he says to Grace before he looks to Aerin. "Seems your right, guilt by association." and then smirks. "We're doing good. Glad things worked out at the Challenge. Honor being served and all."

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She looks over to Jez and nods, chuckling~ Haven't seen Joshua today?

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Relax, Grace. You're fine." He looks over at Jonas, then back to her. "Really ~don't~ think you need to worry overly much about it." A shrug that's either non-chalant or just a bit apathetic at this point.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Friendly as ever, aren't we Mel?" His purring tone to Cloud is teasing.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Maya: "No, not since last night." He arches a brow at the chuckle.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He shoots a look over to Bliss suddenly. "Bliss. Come here."

Surly: *gives Bliss another toothy grin* always. unless i'm worse. what's with the Mel?

Grace Brenner: She looks to Maya,a bit hesitant. "Maya. Hi." A moment's pause, and she heads over, though she doesn't sit down yet. "I probably shouldn't stay." She says quietly to Maya.

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): He nods some to Grace, "It was nice to meet you at least but I wish you would stay."

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She nods, settling back down on the bench with a smile to Jez, then her eyes turn to Grace and she nods, her eyes shifting over to Jonas, then back to Grace with a questioning look~ Something happen?

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): d10: Per+Emp: 3,9,9,7,7,6,7,

Grace Brenner: A glance at Jonas over her shoulder. "You can drop the act, you know." Sharply said, not stopping to consider her words.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Shut up, Surly." It's a very short-toned command, and he looks to Bliss, waiting for him to come over.

Grace Brenner: Looking back to Maya, she shrugs. "I don't fit here."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He moves closer to Aerin and leans into him, looking up at him curiously, concerned. "I'm here."

Surly: *shoots Aerin a look and tenses*

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She frowns deeply at the words, and stands again. Eyes going between Jonas and Grace once more.~ Who said you don't fit here?

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He glances at Surly, but then looks back to Aerin. "What's wrong?"

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ((Multiplied again))

Jonas Kayser (PB 3): He blinks some as he looks over to Grace and looks over to Maya. "Drop what?"

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He can sense she is quite upset over a couple things right now, one being Maya who pretty much ignored her and feeling disappointed a bit about Grace. Underlying it more, she's feeling a bit lost with all the people here, not that she doesn't do well around crowds, but there's a bit of uncomfortableness with just not feeling like she belongs suddenly. Though she's glad that Aerin and Bliss are here.

Dara: (anybody mind another or not at the moment?*waves*)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "You belong wherever you want to belong, Grace," he says with a shrug. "It's just a matter of choosing to." His ability to carry on multiple conversations and watch multiple things proving useful this moment. He looks back to Bliss and slips an arm around his shoulders, leaning in to nuzzle him and murmur to the man. His eyes are on Jesse as he does so.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: And he can sense she wants to bolt to a tree right about now.

Grace Brenner: "I just don't. I tried, but... fuck. I'm just a half-breed."

Surly: *rises and pops her neck, then her back*

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): ((Thought we were closing with Maya. Honestly I am having a damn hard time keeping up with all of the convos now. And I'm only focusing on this scene. :( ))

Dara: (NM then*nods*)

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : He looks confused from Aerin, and over to Grace. "Half Breed? Girl, your either Get or your not. Make up your mind." he says with his arms crossed over his muscular chest. "So which is it?"

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~Her eyes narrow a bit at that~ Half-breed? So what. That means nothing here. It's everything else and you know that. One person, or small group's opinion of your heritage means nothing. ~Her eyes shifting to Jonas~ That's not what she's talking about, Jonas.

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : "Then what is it?" he asks to Maya.

Grace Brenner: Jonas: "Unfortunately, I don't get to decide that."

Grace Brenner: "It's Arn's opinion too, Maya."

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: Arn says things and is generally an asshole, and you know that as well. If you like, I can talk to him about that.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Shadow's Blissful Silence: "You're okay, Bliss. Cloud is just a bit pissy at me at the moment...which makes sense, considering she's not in the loop. I need her reactions genuine. Just thought you should know that."

Surly: *and heads for the Bramble, still scowling. cold eyes narrowed*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks over at Jesse and pulls away from Bliss, just for a moment, and slips an arm around Jesse's waist. He leans in to kiss her temple and murmurs to her now.

Grace Brenner: "He says what he thinks. I doubt you can change that."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Grace: "That's what he calls all Kin, Grace," he says quietly. "It's nothing to do with your human heritage."

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He just looks up at Aerin with perfectly trusting and completely noncomprehending eyes. "Uh-huh...."

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : Jonas listens to them, shaking his yead a little about what he hears.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): "Easy, Cricket. You're okay. I'm here, Bliss is here. Don't worry about the others, okay?"

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: He says things to get rises out of people. I've already talked to him about thoughts, and no, he doesn't mean what he says. He's actually fond of you, which in and of itself is impressive. He says what he does to try and get a rise out of you to see what buttons he can push until you snap on him. Are you really going to let him win that one?

Grace Brenner: A glance at Jez. "Considering that he's constantly giving me shit for my human heritage, I doubt it."

Surly: *a few moments of pushing her way through, and she's gone*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks over, frowning a bit at Maya's comment. His eyes narrow, and he bites back his own words.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: He lets his head settle into a more natural angle on Aerin's shoulder and sighs.

Grace Brenner: "It's not about winning and losing, Maya." She sighs, lifting a hand to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "I just don't know what I can do any more."

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She nods a little in response to Aerin, eyes looking up to the trees around them, with a long soft sigh.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She scowls, leaning in to speak quietly in Grace's ear~

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He frowns at something.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: d10: per body lang Grace: 6,9,4,4,10,7,4,

Jez Talino [PB 2]: d10: specialty: 3,

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : "Tell him to fuck off and get bent." he says with a grin.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks over at Maya and Grace and snorts, saying something under his breath in Japanese.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): ~Jap~ "Yeah, that's right. Hide your brother's so-called secrets like the black eye he is."

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She does look back to Aerin hearing the Japanese.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Hey, I'll be home soon enough, 'kay?" He says, pulling away from Aerin slowly.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: d10: per alert Aerin: 1,4,8,4,4,7,2,

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): Again, she nods about something.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Can't quite catch it, only that it's Japanese.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: [Slightly too tired to keep up with this many people. It's been awesome playing with you guys! *hugs*]

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ((awwwww ~hugs~ Ni ni))

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): Her attention goes to Bliss. "Be careful...." she says more quietly to him.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Okay." He nods a little bit to Bliss. "See you later, okay?" He hugs the man, leaning over to nuzzle his jaw, and then lets him go, leaning back into Jesse.

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : Jonas watches Aerin and Bliss for a moment before looking back to Maya and Grace

Jez Talino [PB 2]: ((*hugs* Night!)

Grace Brenner: A slight smile at something Maya says, though it fades fast. "You don't know what he..." She stops short. "It's not just that." Obviously not exactly what she was going to say.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "I don't need to be careful," he says to Jesse with a grin. "Destiny isn't through with me yet."

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): ((Sleep well!))

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She smirks, shaking her head, then leans in and whispers again~

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "Good night, Bliss," he says respectfully.

Shadow's Blissful Silence: "Eventually," he says cheerfully to Aerin, which could as easily mean next week as tonight. He gives the group a cute little wave. "Night."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Awww, don't whisper, Maya." He smirks to the man. "You've got something to say, say it loud and say it proud. I know everyone shits all over me when I try to do so...but then, we've already talked about double-standards today, haven't we?"

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): d10: acute hear Maya: 9,4,6,4,4,5,

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): "Night, Bliss."

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She lifts her head and looks to Aerin, raising an eyebrow~ What I speak of my brother is directed to who I chose to speak it to. You, rhya, would only argue it and I don't feel like the banter right now, thanks. ~A thin smile~

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((To the woman. He smirks to the woman. Aerin isn't so gender-confused that he can't tell sexes apart... ;) ))

Shadow's Blissful Silence: And off heads the slightly crazier than usual Ragabash.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ((~LOL~ Hey now. Maya may talk like a man and have the temprament of one at times, but she is FAR from actually being one.))

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : He continues to just stand there and listen for now then.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: ((Usually ~cough~)) He sits silently on the log and listens.

Grace Brenner: She shakes her head at Maya. "No, it's just..." A quick glance back at Jonas, and she lowers her voice. Jez can likely hear, since he's nearby. "He's with the kick the shit out of everything not fitting the aryan ideal crowd." She shrugs.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He snorts and mutters, though certainly not quietly. "Yeah, hide your dirty little secrets. This is probably something I'm supposed to ~understand,~ isn't it?" There's little in the way of humor there. As in, none.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: Ah.... I see. ~Her eyes flicker over to Jonas again, then back to Grace~ Well he certainly seemed to have his attentions on you dear. Maybe they aren't all so hopeless?

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She gives a gentle squeeze to Aerin's waist as she looks up into his eyes for a moment.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: She does her best to tell him with her expression she's listening to them and will tell him when she can.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~Her eyes go to Aerin, her brows knitting into an even deeper frown~ If I have something to share with you, then I will as you already well know.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He looks to Maya and Grace, then to Jonas, then a glance to Aerin.

Grace Brenner: "I don't know, and don't really care to find out by way of having my face smashed in or whatever."

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She looks back to Grace and nods, draping an arm around her shoulders~ I told you once I would do anything I could to stop that.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He snorts to Maya. "Yeah, that's the thing. Everyone holds their tongue around these parts when it's convenient for them too...or they're just too lazy to do otherwise." He looks away from her dismissively, and back to Jonas. "Sorry about this. Some people...just no manners, you know?"

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : Jonas rolls his eyes and he glances to Jez for a moment.

Grace Brenner: She looks over to Aerin. "Or when they're under orders to."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Jonas: "Now that it's quieted down some, I should show my manners," he says politely. "I'm Jez Talino, Kin to the Shadow Lords."

Grace Brenner: Maya: "Yeah, I know. It's just that... Aren't you supposed to be able to trust your own tribe? What do you do when you can't?"

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~A sigh, and a roll of her eyes over at Aerin. She drops her arm from Grace, and lowers back down on the bench~

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: Grace's comment is given a very casual shrug.

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : Jonas grins some to Aerin. "Yes, that seems the way it is. Maybe it's just fear?"

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She looks up at Grace~ Do you remember that night in Redbones?

Grace Brenner: "With Hauser and what's his name with the teeth?"

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : He looks over to Jez and nods. "Jonas Kayser, Kin to the Fenrir." he says with a little grin and looks to Grace and Maya again.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She falls silent, leaning more against Aerin, closing her eyes.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Don't know what they've got to fear," he says to Jonas, shrugging. "Do you?"

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: It was made clear, that night. They will not bother you, not in the way you are concerned over. ~She looks over towards Jonas once more, and raises an eyebrow, and the hint of a smile. Just a hint though, nothing more. A nod of her head, and her eyes move back to Grace~

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He nods. "Good to meet you, Jonas." He looks to Grace and says quietly, "Gernot."

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: And hat's his name with the teeth was Gernot.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Shakes his head, rummaging in his pack for a text book. "I still liked the teeth," he murmurs. "Very cool."

Grace Brenner: She frowns slightly. "Not to me it wasn't."

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~A smile over at Jez, and a soft chuckle. Clearly Aerin's snideities not dampering her mood. Much.~

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : "Beats me." he says with a shrug again and nods to Jez. "Ya, that Gernot needs to be neutered." he says with a smirk.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: No, and that was partially my fault for not telling you exactly what was involved in the exchange. But that's what it was about, so you can relax.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He grins at Jonas, with a light shrug. "Just gotta know how to handle him. He was pretty cool with me. Still, wouldn't want to meet up with him in a dark alley."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He lets his hand glide up and down Jesse's side lightly, and smirks a touch at Jonas's commenty about Gernot. "Not a popular guy around the Reapers, is he?"

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She smiles and lets out a contented, but very soft sigh as Aerin does that, eyes still closed.

Grace Brenner: "I see. I guess that makes it all right then, if it's just other kin and not me that they--" She stops herself short; not supposed to tlak about that, remember? Yeah.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((Multiplied again.))

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She watches Grace with that frown reappearing slowly, and shakes her head~ If you want we can go for a walk, but we've had this discussion.

Grace Brenner: "No, it's... Sorry. Slip of the tongue. I'm not allowed to talk about it."

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : "Gernot's just a dog on a long leash." he says with a shrug.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: You know what my views are on it already, Grace. One of the few that do. ~Spoken simply, one arm draping up along the back of the bench, her legs crossing as she settles down to relax~

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "Like the rabid grasshopper in A Bug's Life?" He smiles at the imagery.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~Though Jonas's comment gets her attention. Her eyes go over to him with a laugh~

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks over at Grace. "Talk about what you want. We're all adults here." Jonas's comment about Genrot draws a chuckle. "Gotcha."

Grace Brenner: She shrugs. "Our views don't matter much." She sighs, finally sitting down on the bench, tired.

Grace Brenner: She looks to Aerin, kind of a sad smile. "If only I could."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Grace: "Oh, I think they do," he says quietly.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She looks at Grace, then to each of the others, falling quiet~

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : Jonas smiles a little but doesn't comment more.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): And Jesse's stayed out of all of this, still just leaning against Aerin with her eyes closed.

Grace Brenner: She speaks in a low voice, for Maya and Jez to hear, though others might if they strain their ears. "Arn kind of put me in my place about that. I'm a half-breed so my opinion doesn't mean jack."

Dara: (mkay if I try again?*G*)

Jez Talino [PB 2]: A very, very soft murmur to Grace, "The more that they fear what we say, the stronger we are."

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ((I'm fine with it. ~S~))

Jez Talino [PB 2]: ((I'm good with it. *S*))

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): ((Sure.))

Grace Brenner: "Wasn't fear, Jez. Just anger."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "The only one stopping you, Grace, is you." He shrugs casually. "To each their own, though. Do what you want."

Grace Brenner: ( I don't mind :) )

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ((I'm cool with it.))

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She looks between Grace and Jez, frowning a bit at Jez's words, and Grace's for that matter. Something flickering across her eyes~

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "Anger can conceal many things," he says quietly. "Including fear."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He looks between Jez and Grace, his brow furrowing. "Pardon?"

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: And sometimes anger is just that. ~The tone incredibly short. She stands abruptly, and starts moving away from the bench~

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He smiles blandly at Aerin. "Nothing." He watches Maya, arching an eyebrow but saying nothing.

Grace Brenner: "It's not quite that simple, Aerin." She shakes her head, looking to Jez. "I think it's pretty safe to say that he doesn't fear me."

Dara: *soft clicking from inside her mouth as she walks, hands thrust into her pockets, shes still wearing the black too large hoodie with the hood up over her head and the huuuge black jnco jeans, pack over her shoulder*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "No, no." He turns and faces Jez, eyes narrowing. "That, my friend, was most definitely SOME-thing."

Grace Brenner: A slight frown as Maya walks away. "What did I do now?"

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He stands up abruptly, grabbing his pack and avoiding Aerin's eyes. "It's late, I'm tired and rambling."

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): Eyes open slowly, standing up and moving away from Aerin slightly.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She crosses her arms, pausing to look back at Grace, though the gaze is guarded~ It wasn't you, Grace. It wasn't you at all.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Don't you walk away from me with that kind of bullshit." Tension has hit the man's frame as he stares at Jez. His jaw sets, eyes almost suspicious on the Lord kin. "Not after everything I've tried to do for you."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: Maya: "My apologies," he says quietly. "I'm just a little bitter right now. I'll leave."

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : Jonas walks over to one of the benches, taking out a small bad from his pocket and what looks like a golf pencil writes something on it. "Well, I should be going I guess. It is getting late. My number incase sooomene changes their mind." he says with a bit of a grin.

Grace Brenner: She looks from JEz to Aerin and back, her frown deepening.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): And she most certainly puts a bit of space between here and Aerin now, hands in her pockets.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He narrows his eyes, backing carefully away from Aerin. "I didn't ask you to. I tried to do everything right, but it was never enough for them. I'm through being censored!"

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: It's not you either, Jez. ~Her eyes snapping to Aerin at the sudden tone, then over to Jonas~ Care for some company on the walk?

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): "I'll take it so it doesn't blow away. Don't like litter much."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Jez Talino [PB 2]: d10: Per+Emp: 1,5,1,5,9,9,6,

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : "Sure, if your sure you want to be seen with someone like me in public." he teases. ((I'm heading to bed soon btw, work in the am so unless you want to play the walk later I won't be able to do much more)

Jez Talino [PB 2] -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: per body lang: 7,5,2,6,8,1,10,

Jez Talino [PB 2] -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: specialty: 7,

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She moves over to him and takes the paper with the number. "I'm not too worried."

Jez Talino [PB 2] -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: There's just the *faintest* hint in his voice that his anger isn't completely ... what it seems. And his eyes aren't as hard as they SHOULD be by his words.

Dara: *paused just inside the entrance from the bramble she blinks...alot...as she looks about, brows furrowing deeply, she snorts softly before stepping back into the bramble a few steps and dissappearing*(*chuckles an hangs head* since people are leaving)

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Jez Talino [PB 2]: It is of course an act, and in point of fact, he's actually regretting the things he's saying and going to say, because he doesn't dare hold back. He's paranoid of Jonas, cares deeply for Jesse, and actually feels bad about making Grace feel worse. Maya is a mixed bag.

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She purses her lips at Jonas, then shrugs a shoulder~ I'm ready when you are. ~Her jaw setting a bit, and a glance over at Aerin, an odd sort of look in her eye~

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : Jonas turns and gives a wave to everyone. "Keep your head high Grace, just remember your a daughter of Fenrir. Stand of for yourself or you'll be walked on for the rest of your days." and then looks back to Maya. "Ready." and starts heading through the bramble.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: "Yeah, sure. Because all I ~ever~ did was fucking censor you." He makes a slow advance toward Jez, staring holes through him. "I was ALWAYS here for you, you uingrateful little shit. You know what, though, Jezebel? I'm getting tired of people who are too busy trying to play the victim day in and day out, trying to throw their asses in the paths of oncoming trains so I can risk my life, reputation, and my fucking sanity to save you. And knowing your shifty, smarmy little ass, it was probably for an ulterior motive. So next time? The axe might just fall, 'cause I'm not gonna be there to take the blow for you."

Maya Grimhild [PB3]: ~She moves off with Jonas, remaining quiet~

Grace Brenner: Her eyes narrow slightly at Jonas, but she doesn't comment, and her attention soon returns to Aerin and Jez.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): "Good night, Jonas, it was nice meeting you."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: "Then maybe you should stop trying to save the whole fucking world!" he retorts, holding his ground. For the moment. "Then maybe your life wouldn't be such a mess. Excuse me if I'm just a little more concerned about taking care of myself than about pleasing others."

Jonas Kayser (PB 3) : He stops and looks back at Aerin for a moment, then over to Jesse to wave to her too. "Nice meeting you too." then finally heads out trying not to respond to Aerin/Jez.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She gives him a wave, smiling back.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He takes note that Jonas is leaving, and that Dara has arrived, but doesn't dare remove his full attention from Aerin.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): Her attention moves back to Aerin and Jez, or at least full attention, she'd never stopped really paying attention.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: d10: Rage: 6,2,8,3,

Grace Brenner: Slowly, she stands, taking a few steps away from Jez and Aerin while keeping her attention on them. The Rage vibe making her mouth dry and her palms sweat, she idly rubs her palms off on her jeans. This could be a good time to head out.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: His head tilts up, jaw jutting out defiantly, even though he seems to go pale.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He growls, his body lowering into a power stance. His hands flex, fingers twitching, and he sneers at the man. "Believe me, you little shit. I've given the hell up trying to save the world. It's not fucking worth it." He takes two more steps, getting right up in Jez's face. "And that's all you've EVER been about, Jez. Taking care of yourself, not others. Makes me wonder why you're living with Liam and Eddie still. What does SHE not know?"

Dara: *having dissappeared, she reappears in corvid fluttering to one of the trees now settling in the branches, watching and listening from the advantageous point*

Grace Brenner: She makes a controlled retreat, heading out before there's any shifting and the complications that come with it.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Jez Talino [PB 2]: d10: Per+Emp: 7,6,6,3,10,7,5,

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Jez Talino [PB 2]: d10: Specialty: 5,

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): "Jez..." her voice very firm. "I'd get the fuck out of here now!" She moves quickly to Aerin and holds onto his arm, trying to get him to realize she's still there. "Aerin.....why don't we....go...." sounding just a tad nervous about trying to do this with him.

Jez Talino [PB 2]: He flinches, eyes averting. "I lived to serve them," he says brokenly. "But they didn't want me as I am. So fuck them. Fuck you ALL!" He turns, bolting to the Bramble.

Jez Talino [PB 2] -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: ~Jez is a manipulative little shit and a very good actor, knowing what he does about body language. He seems to understand what Aerin is doing this for, and he's using it gladly. But the remark about Liam and Eddie? Pure GUILT there ... for real.~

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He stares after Jez, his jaw pulsing several times. Only after a couple long moments does he seem to realize Jesse's there. "Yeah..." He mutters it, glaring after the kin. "Yeah, let's get the fuck out of here."

Jez Talino [PB 2]: ((moving to turtle pond))

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): Leaning up she gently kisses his jaw, murmuring something in some odd language.

Dara: *squawking loudly, she darts off in a flutter and dissappears again*

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He accepts the kiss, then leans in to listen.

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app) -> Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: At first it is in something odd, Hindi, and realizing that he doesn't know it, she speaks in Japanese. "Aerin love I know this has to be hurting you.....but no matter what I am going to be right here with you..."

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He nods, murmuring back to her. Still staring angrily at the Brambles.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3] -> Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): ~Jap~ "I know, love. Thank you....very much. C'mon...let's get out of here. I think we've given enough of a show for tonight."

Jesse Jones (pb 1/feral app): She gives a soft sigh looking to the brambles, taking his hand and leading him out.

Aerin Thomas [PB 3]: He finally, with a last muttering about 'fucking Lords,' turns away from the Brambles, and moves along beside Jesse, out of the park.