Gabriel Marsh: The boy look jumps like he's seen a ghost or something. You always find whenyou're looking for AFTER you give up. A smile rises to his face and he wanders over, "Hey!" he greets.

Spenser Mitchell: *gets up and hugs the other young man. shy smile, but happy* I was going to look for you, actually!

Gabriel Marsh: he hugs back and smiles warmly, "really?" he tilts his head, "I was startin' to wonder if the rest of the city'd disappeared, honestly, 'he chuckeles a bit, sheepishly.

Spenser Mitchell: It's the heat. But I've been at Kim's. Moody crashed there last night, too. We've been having some of those conversations. You know, the ones that start on one topic and wind up being about everything? You got time to talk, Gabe? *yeah, Spense is doing well. more relaxed, more active.*

Gabriel Marsh: Gabriel tilts his head to the side. If he were a puppy, his ears would be flopping "Uh, yeah. I wasnt' plannin' on doin' anythin' tonight..."

Spenser Mitchell: C'mon, then. Get something cool and join me? *shy smile, but happy*

Gabriel Marsh: HE smiles then goes and gets something to drink-though her actually gets somethign warm and settles down at the table with his friend, a smile on face

Spenser Mitchell: How've you been? I miss spending as much time with you as I did, living there?

Spenser Mitchell: ((should be . not ? at the end of that!))

Gabriel Marsh: he chuckles a bit, "ju's' a bit tired. was having some.. uhm.. trouble sleepin' I guess.. been better th' past few nights though... hwo bout you?"

Spenser Mitchell: Pretty good. I really needed more space. How's Keith and Jamie and the critters?

Gabriel Marsh: He nods a bit, "same as ever." a sheepish smile. "pele's been trying to take over my bed, though." he laughs

Gabriel Marsh: "how are, uh, Moody, Kim and, uhm, your flock of fuzzies?"

Spenser Mitchell: That is in the nature of the cat. *grins* Keith didn't think I was a wimp for leaving, did he?

Spenser Mitchell: Moody's well, moody! *grins* She's really cool, though. Kim's doing good, when he's not being confused by rambling weird conversations, and the cats are in charge of everything.

Gabriel Marsh: He rubs the back of his neck and shakes his head a bit, "naw.. he, uh, didn't seem too bothered by it honestly," he almost sounds apologetic. He lifts a brow a bit, "Kim didn't strick me as the type to be baffled by threads of off the wall conversation.

Amara: Wanders in to patronize the competition.

Spenser Mitchell: *chuckles* Not baffled so much, as confused by conversation topics. Like the idea of polyamoury. *sips his icey coffee goodness*

Gabriel Marsh: He glances briefly towards the figure to walk in before turning eyes back to Spenser, a faint blush touching his cheeks as he responds, "ahhh... d' I wanna know how that one came up...?" He sips his drink carefully.

Taillte (w/corchen): Taillte walked into the cafe with a small woven basket in her hands. she looks around. Most who've met her know her as Cori Frost.

Amara: She orders something elaborate and grins when they have difficulty with it.

Spenser Mitchell: *shy smile* Talking about you, and Jamie and Keith. Are things still working out, Gabe?

Spenser Mitchell: *grins at the woman who stumped the servers*

Taillte (w/corchen): ((if you need a DD PMme)

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: The man makes his way down the street, smoking a hand-rolled cigarette. Naturally grown tobacco only. There's a stern look on his angular, hawk-nosed face. His hair is a rich brown, hanging slightly wavy to his shoulders, and his deep brown eyes watch the scenes around him impassively. He's dressed in a simple green lace-up shirt and natural fiber pants with a pair of Doc Martins on his feet, and a simple silver pentacle around his neck. No cell phones, no technology...just a canvas backpack over one shoulder. He appears to be in his late thirties.

Spenser Mitchell: ((ping me if you need a DD))

Gabriel Marsh: HE tucks ab it of hair back be hind an ear and quirks a smile, "yeah, s'far as I can tell at least.. I mean.. Havn't walked in on any screamin' arguemnt or death threats or.. y'know?" he quirks a smile. "as far as I know.. all is well." he smiles.

Spenser Mitchell: That's good! *grins* You are happy, Gabe, right?

Briar Kennedy: Brair wanders in following after Amara. Her red hair lose about her shoulders. T-shirt read 'Don't piss me off, I am running out of places to hide the bodies'. It is black with white lettering, her jean skirt is long, yet seems to allow her freedom of movement, black boots, top off the outfity. A pocket watch chain dangles from a belt loop into a pocket. A choaker with many different astrological signs on it, is around her throat, her violet eyes are free from the khol, but they none the less stand out. And there on her right hand is a silver ring, red stones making up the rose that is there.

Gabriel Marsh: ((Ping me if you need a DD, as well))

he tilts his head and nods, "out side of the fact that Its been a struggle to get to sleep lately an' stay asleep, yeah." he smiles. ther's a lil something else there. just a lil.

Amara: ((ping me too. I'm too lazy to drag it out unless needed.))

Briar Kennedy: Her shoulders brushes up against Amara's. "What you want sweetie? I'm buying."

Damien Thiereaoux: *bike pulling up outside , he finds a space to park it and heads on inside, leather pants that lace up the sides, black leather gloves, shades on top of his head wearing a black tshirt that says " I taught your girlfriend that thing she likes"*

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: The door is pulled open, and in he walks, just after stubbing his cigarette out. He sighs, looking around rather uncomfortably. People...uhhh.

Amara: She grins and extends a finger to the people busying themself with the intricies of her order. "They've got my request. But if you're Ms deep pockets today, buy away, sugar."

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: ((uhhh=ugh))

Spenser Mitchell: *tilts head* You sure, Gabe? Nothing you want to talk about?

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: d10: Per+Alert: 6,3,5,5,10,5,

Damien Thiereaoux: http://www.freewebs.com/gargoylegrl75/Dami.jpg *he just screams feline in manner and looks(primal marks feline), eyes bright emerald green , movements sinewy and slinky with a lanky dancers type body(defined muscles), filled with an inner confidence thats just this side of cockiness(fame 1)*

Taillte (w/corchen): The piete gothling adjusted her dark glasses, she was dressed very casual gothic styles. a black tanktop with lace edgings an Amy Brown faerie print in white against black fabric with the saying "I'm not a naughty Faerie, the others are just too good, i do what pleases me at the time,They only do as they should." she is also wearing a short capri poket style black pants with lace trimming. She moves up to the counter looking at the items trying to decide.

Gabriel Marsh: He nods and smiles a bit, watching the sudden influx of people. "I'ts jsut been a long week, lemme bit it that way." he laughs faintly, "th' ODing girl I, er, met on th' beach was only th' tip of the iceberg," he shakes his head a bit, "I guess maybe it jus' feels like I havn't been home much lately.. tween stuff, work an' tryin' to get sleep enough t' get to work th' next mornin'."

Briar Kennedy: "Not exactally Deep pockets, but we have not been out together in a while, you treated last time remember.." a small smile to Amara, and she places her order, telling the person that she is paying for both her and Amara's fare.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He stops dead as he sees Amara. Staring directly at her...blinking several times. His mouth hangs open slightly. Stunned is a light description of it.

Taillte (w/corchen): ((peitie even)

Damien Thiereaoux: *when he sees amara he nods with a smile, giving a nod to briar as well before moving to give his order, simple soda with cherries in it*

Amara: She notes Spenser, who she recalls. She wiggles a pinky in greeting. She grins at Briar and waits for her drink.

Amara: She would have noticed Damien too, but some serendipity is prebventing her noticing Griffen just yet.

Spenser Mitchell: Yeah, I know how that goes. *sympathetic grin*

Spenser Mitchell: *shy smile to Amara and a wave, trying to remember where he's seen her before. Familiar face, now what's her name and where did I meet her?*

Briar Kennedy: Since she is standing there with Amara, waiting for their order, which Amara get's her's and Briar's chilli cheese fries , and her Soda comes. "Let's go find a place to sit. "She says to Amara picking up her food. She nods to Damien in greeting.

Taillte (w/corchen): d10: precept+aler: 8,9,10,9,5,

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: It's several moments until he comes out of the shocked expression even a little. He opens his mouth to speak, but then shuts it. The normally emotionless man is only unidentifiable in his expression now because of the myraid of feelings running over it.

Taillte (w/corchen): ((......why can't that happen when i reeeeeaaally need it too *pout*))

Amara: She moves loosely with Briar.

Gabriel Marsh: The boy rubbed at the back of his neck slowly, before lifting the dark, almost-long-enough hair away from the flesh, letting the airconditioning of the room cool the heat away. "It'll get better soon enough.. starting to think about maybe takign a trip back home though.." a sheepish little smile. before tilting to glance at Amara, "Know her?" he asks curiously.

Briar Kennedy: d10: Per+Alert: 7,10,10,4,5,

Damien Thiereaoux: *once he gets his drink he pays for it and turns around moving down the counter to sit at one of the seats there, flicking a look about at the rest of the place*

Briar Kennedy: Amara might feel her tense up her eyes going cold and hard. She whispers to Amara.

Damien Thiereaoux: d10: per/alert: 10,6,9,6,2,3,

Amara: She slips an arm around Briar's waist and leans in to hear her, concerned.

Spenser Mitchell: *thinks* I've seen her before, meet her, but I can't place her. Anyway. You're not going to stay there long, right? Back home, I mean.

Damien Thiereaoux: *almost not seeing them, but eventually he notices gabe and spenser too...looking their way for a moment and nodding before going back to his drink*

Amara: She looks up immeditaly, and around and at Griffen. She mutters something back

Spenser Mitchell: *nods to Damien as well, perplexed look. has he met this guy? Yeah, he seems kinda familiar, now where and when and who is he?*

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: Finally, when she sees him, he blinks into action. His head ducks and he coughs, clearing his throat, and moves to take a seat somewhere.

Gabriel Marsh: Gabe shake shis head a bit, "Naw.. probably not.. a few days. ... If I go. if I go." Interesting conflict showing in him. he wants to go home.. but is afraid to at the same time. He blinks but places a cheerful warm smile on his face and nods in reply to Damien.

Spenser Mitchell: *nods to Gabe, tilts head* Any particular reason why you want to go home?

Briar Kennedy: She nods her head to what Amara said after taking a slow deep breath. "Do you want to see if we can join him?"

Taillte (w/corchen): She purses her lips and finally steps up to the counter ordering the most decadent and sweet treat there. reaching into her back pocket it for her wallet. moving the small basket to her left hand as she pays. she glances about not seeing anyone overly familar for her to up and walk up to....yet.

Amara: She nods. "Yeah. let's just..go over."

Gabriel Marsh: A sheepish smile and a hint of blush, "... M' mom asked me to come back... said she missed me." he rubs at his elbow, "and I guess a lil.. well.. I miss home. Lil' town to New York city's a hell of a transition, y'know?" a soft chuckle.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He slips into a seat, running his hand through his hair, and then hunches over. Thoughts racing.

Spenser Mitchell: Oh, yeah. *nods* But it's just a visit, right?

Briar Kennedy: She nods her head watching Griffen a moment. "Okay." she follows alongside Amara.

Gabriel Marsh: A sheepish smile, "yeah.. but... I guess I'm kinda afraid that If I go home, I won't wanna come back.."

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He looks up to Amara and Briar as the approach, watching them with a furrowed brow.

Damien Thiereaoux: *slowly moving his head to crack his neck he sneaks glances to the others every once in a while, idly moving the ice and cherries about in his drink with the straw*

Amara: She waves at Damien on her way to Griff's table, making a thumb and pinky "call me!" motion and then stands at the hippy's table, and clears her throat. "Good sir, might I and my friend entreat your company?" She looks at Briar. "That shit sound right?" Back at Griffen. "Whatever. Can we sit down? let's say you said yes." She sits down.

Spenser Mitchell: *frowns a bit* You think so? Aren't you happy here?

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He looks at Amara, blinking a couple times, before finally, the impassive mask manages to return. "By...all means. Feel free." He looks at Briar, watching her with a hint of curiosity.

Damien Thiereaoux: *he just nods to amaras motion to call him, watching her sit down with the other guy for a few moments before looking about again*

Briar Kennedy: She blinks and starts to laugh. "That's the way to go sweetie." She winks at Griffen and slids into a seat next to Amara.

Amara: "This is my friend, Briar. She's cool." She sips her coffee. Somehow, although she was intially surprised to see him there, she does NOT seem surprised that he IS there.

Taillte (w/corchen): She is about to turn and leave when her eyes land on Damien his feartures triggering something she remembered seeing his face... now where and when.

Briar Kennedy: She set's her food down moving her right hand dissapearing under the table for a minute and when she brings it back above the table it is minus on ring. "Hey there." she smiles to Griffen and picks up her drink and takes a sip.

Gabriel Marsh: He blisnk and shakes his head, "nono it's not that.. it's jsut.." he chews on his lip.. then sighs. "I look around and I see people. Over half a dozen people, jus' right here in this room... I see a sea of people outside, even though it's midnight. Still goin'. they won't ever stop. At home.. I step outside at this time and I'd see deer crossin' mainstreet and a few stray dogs. Maybe someoen walkin' to their car after leavin' a bar." he shakes his had.. "I breath in.. An' every breath's like a struggle not to choke.. i'ts so.. thick.. and.. heavy and.. well.. not clean." he gestures vaguely, "I'm happy here.. but... you know?

Spenser Mitchell: Sort of. *thoughtful* I've never lived in a small town or anything, but I know what it's like to miss the things you know. *warm smile for Gabe*

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He nods a little to Briar. "Hello." Eyes flick back to Amara. "How was...is..." He blinks once more then sighs, shaking his head. "How are you?"

Briar Kennedy: A grin as she eats those chili-cheese fries, a glance to Amara. "Looks shocked and amazed....his heart probably can't take it at all."

Amara: "I'm good. I have a lot to tell you. I'm staying with a friend. You remember Dominic?" She says meaningfully.

Damien Thiereaoux: *finishing the last of his drink he takes one last look around and notices taillte looking at him, raising a brow slightly as he tilts his head looking right back at her*

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He frowns suddenly, eyes narrowing. "White. Yes, I've...heard of events that I missed about him."

Gabriel Marsh: He smiles a biit, sheepishly. "It's like a whole different world here.. An it's kinan scary sometimes.. kinna excisting.. wonderful.. but... I still feel so homesick... for my home.. for th' forst I'm familiar with.. y'know." he smilessheepishly.

Amara: "Yeah well..he keeps thinking I'm not around anymore and then I pop right back up!"

Taillte (w/corchen): She debates a moment before moving towards him with a slight nod "hello"

Amara: She nods at him. "Yeah, I missed them too. But I'm there. You know what I mean?"

Briar Kennedy: She giggles some at what Amara says and keeps on eating.

Spenser Mitchell: *reaches out a hand to Gabe* There are people here who'd miss you a whole lot if you didn't come back.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He nods, just a little bit. "I...think I do, yes." A deep breath. "How long?"

Briar Kennedy: She glancesd around the place as she listens to Griffen and Amara. Slowly relaxing.

Amara: "I have been staying there a few months now. I am somewhere else before then."

Damien Thiereaoux: 'lo...*nodding to her, blinking slowly, voice a smooth southern n'orleans accent with an even quiet tone* I help you m'mselle?

Gabriel Marsh: He squeezes the offered hand gently. "I know. y'guys ain't gettin' rid o' me that easily." he grins, and winks.

Spenser Mitchell: Good. You mean a lot to me, Gabe. *softly*

Taillte (w/corchen): "i can't help but find your features very familer. I can't place from where, so i decided to take a shot to figure out this enigma" she grins slightly.

Gabriel Marsh: He blushes a bit, "An' you mean alot to me," he returns, a warm smile on his face.

Briar Kennedy: A tilt of her head to Spence5r, then she nods to him, remembering him from the cafe months back. She looks over to Amara. "You aren't where you were when I came to visit?"

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He flinches at something, very faintly, and nods. "It's...good to see you."

Spenser Mitchell: *shy smile, happy* It's so much easier now that I've got friends here. You and Kim and Moody, and Keith too. I don't really know Jamie well enough yet...

Amara: "It's the same place." she tells Briar. "It used to be another place."

Spenser Mitchell: *nods to Briar when she notices him. He's still shy, and androgynous, but he's not the complete bundle of nerves he was then. He's made progress*

Damien Thiereaoux: mmm yeah? that so now.....fancy any guesses yet then?

Briar Kennedy: She winks to Spencer, and grins back over to Amara. "Ah okay, gotcha."

Spenser Mitchell: *shy grin when Briar winks*

Gabriel Marsh: He chuckles a little, "Id assure you that Jamie's a sweetheart, but I think I'm biased." a cheery grin. He also seems just a lil bit happier when Spenser tags Keith as a friend as well. "IT's always easier when y' have friends... I almost bolted hom th' first week aI was hear.. then I made some friends and.." a sheepish smile, "generally havn't looked back for long since."

Gabriel Marsh: He lifts a brow and smiles a bit, "Popular tongiht." he says softly. Not implying anything--he just doesn't /do/ that, but...

Taillte (w/corchen): "well i kind of do, but i hate being wrong. i think i saw you at a trial a long while back."

Spenser Mitchell: Yeah, same here. It was rough, those first weeks, but now I'm a lot more comfortable. And happy. *grins* *notes the shift of expression when he mentions Keith* Yes, I do consider Keith a friend! I respect him and I like him, even though he's hard for me to deal with at times.

Briar Kennedy: She grins and shakes her head some, picking up her drink and taking a sip as she leans back in the seat and crosses her legs.

Spenser Mitchell: *grins* A whole bunch of people in here that I sort of recognize, and I can't remember any of their names, or where I met them or how! Funny, isn't it?

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: "So I have been told." He nods. "I...did some work with them, some time back. Work that was personal to both of us."

Briar Kennedy: She continues to sip at her drink, and shifts in her seat. "Sounds like you two been friends a long time."

Damien Thiereaoux: mmmhmm...s'wheyah I membah seein y'all m'self*nodding gently* was theyah with m'roomies

Amara: She tilts her head curiuosly at Griffen. "Oh? what was that?" She smiles at Briar. "Yeah. since I was a teenager, even."

Gabriel Marsh: He blushes a lil more, automatically glancing to the doorway. Speaking of Keith almost seems to invoke him, at times. However, no such luck tonigh, it'd seem, "m'glad. I think I jus' wouldn't wanna be aroundhim if I couldn't deal with him.." he chuckles abit. "I'm glad, though." His eyes drift over thecrowd, "I think y'got the advantage on me... I.. think I recognize a couple people here, but.. " he shake his head, "not enough that I might guess when or where. " he chuckles, "never mind their names." a sheepish smile.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: "They didn't tell you?" He raises a brow, then snorts a bit. "I suppose I should not be surprised." A brief pause, looking around, before his eyes find Amara again. "Robert," he murmurs.

Taillte (w/corchen): "really, do you mind if i join you? I'm Taillte...by the way " she extends her hand to him"

Briar Kennedy: She bites on the inside of her cheek to keep silent, noding her head to Amara. "That is cool." she lopsided grin. She sets down her glass and almost spills her drink, but quickly rights is and goes back to those french fries.

Spenser Mitchell: I probably met them early on, during those first few weeks I was here. *glances around again* Wish I remembered their names! *sheepish grin* I can deal with Keith, it's just hard sometimes, especially for a long time. But it's good, too. It's a challenge. It's like... well, I don't know if he's doing it all deliberately, but his prodding and pushing has helped me a lot.

Damien Thiereaoux: ifn y'like m'mselle Taillte....names Damien...*giving her hand a brief polite shake with his own leather gloved one*

Amara: "To be fair to them, I haven't spoken much to mny of them. I've kept to myself, you know? Except for getting to know a few people." she lays a hand on Briar's knee, and offers it a squeeze. "Everything is okay..with him? He's taken care of?"

Gabriel Marsh: He nods a bit, "If they're important, it'll come up," he smiles, then cocks his head, before shrugging a bit, "Dunno if it's intentional or not. M' not that skilled in Keith-ese yet." he grins a bit, "r'gardless.. the important bit is that is IS helping." a sweet smile. "an' m'glad.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He nods faintly. "Gone finally. And...everything else there, too." A flicker of something passing over his face, like loss, maybe.

Briar Kennedy: She looks over to Amara, a soft appreciative sort of smile to her. Letting her and Griffen talk without interruption from her end.

Spenser Mitchell: You help a lot, and so does he, each in your own ways. I don't know if he does it with the intention of helping, or just trying to push buttons, but whatever he's doing, it works. Good things aren't always easy, and being friends with Keith isn't at all easy for me, but I think it's a good thing!

Taillte (w/corchen): She nods her head sitting down putting her small wicker basket down . "its nice to meet you Damien, i haven't seem many from that night since, i guess i should get outmore."

Briar Kennedy: She looks over to Griffen and blinks, she glances to Amara, then back to Griffen.

Amara: She frowns a little. "I probably know better than anyone about loss, Ace. I've lost count. I can tell you..nothing's ever really lost to us. Sometimes we just have to do without it."

Damien Thiereaoux: might be good idea*lips almost twitching as he nods, setting down his glass on the counter* been tryin t'do so m'self more now, what with joey an cori always seemin t'be out an 'bout too....

Gabriel Marsh: He smiles cheerfully. "I think it is too.. but.. again, m'biased." he chuckles, "but I"m glad, anyway. he tends to rub people th' wrong way sometimes.." a sheepish smile, a head t ilt. "BUt I"m glad that you can work with an' past it."

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: "Yes," he says dryly. "I'm rather used to that aspect."

Spenser Mitchell: He pushes, he can be pretty rough and rude, but honestly, I've met plenty of other people around like that. I don't see why people think Keith's worse.

Taillte (w/corchen): "yeah... i do go out, but i tend to stick to places where i diasappear easily....which seems to be anywhere " she grins.

Briar Kennedy: She is now just playing with her food. "Loss seems to be big denominator in many things. Some of us though know that not everything is lost for good." she looks over to Amara, then takes another sip of her drink.

Gabriel Marsh: he shakes his head a bit, smiles and shrugs. if he knows reasons... he's not speaking of 'em. "no clue.. maybe he's jus'... more."

Ethan Demian Augustus: He steps into the cafe frowning slightly at the jangling bell. He could almost be normal tonight, in a pair of jeans and a blue-grey tee-shirt, except that there is a gold and copper lion airbrushed onto the upper left leg of the jeans, leaping downward toward the earth. Luminous grey eyes drink in the cafe as he steps out of the way of the doorway, his attention drifting slowly over people and tables as he debates just what it is he wants. [If you need the full DD, ping me.]

Spenser Mitchell: Maybe. Or maybe they just aren't paying attention.

Damien Thiereaoux: *his lips twitch lightly again and he nods, looking about then looking back to her* cant help but stand out usually m'self....don' even try to most times, jes happens*shrugging, he finally looks to the basket with a slightly raised brow* mind ifn I ask, or y'all ratha not?

Amara: "Briar has a point. I mean, look. Here -I- am, right?" She grins, leaning back a little. "and you, good sir, are going out with me. We are going to have a park walk and a long talk about everything." She seems to have been hiding her true happiness at seeing her friend, which has slowly become more apparant.

Taillte (w/corchen): "as long as those who work here don't find out" she leans in close to whisper.

Briar Kennedy: "Yay I made a point." she starts to grin again. Although she does raise an eyebrow at Amara some when she says 'talk about everything'.

Gabriel Marsh: "that's entierly possible also... " he shakes hsi head a bit, "people are too quick to judge, I think." a soft sigh.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He looks to Briar, then back to Amara. A pause, before he nods. "Very well."

Briar Kennedy: That eyebrow still raise she looks to Griffen. "What?"

Spenser Mitchell: Yeah. *nods* He scared me at first. But he didn't think much of me, either. But after a while, I could see more of him than his scary side, and I think he thinks better of me, too.

Damien Thiereaoux: *he listens carefully when she leans in to whisper, aaahing and nodding to whatever it was she said* take it home aint an option then?

Amara: "We don't have to do it right now, if you feel ..overwhelmed." her brow furrows, as if trying to figure something out.

Taillte (w/corchen): "well i like to have to close to me at times. Espcially when i am out in a place i've not been before" she looks to the basket.

Gabriel Marsh: HE smiles gently, eyes flicking to The new comer through the door a moment. A moment of pause before turning hi s eyes back to spenser "I think so, too." a smile, "If nothin' else because y' can put up with him," he laughs gently, smiling cheerfully..

Damien Thiereaoux: spose thats a good idea....dont know too much bout em though t'be able t'say much else

Ethan Demian Augustus: His eyes stop moving when they finally reach Griffen and he waits for a chance to catch the man's eye, leaning back lightly against the wall beside the door.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: d10: Per+Alert: 7,4,5,7,8,2,

Spenser Mitchell: *chuckles softly* That could be part of it. I'm just glad I didn't give up and kept trying to deal with him. He's worth the work!

Ethan Demian Augustus: [And for the sake of my sanity, which people are actually together?]

Spenser Mitchell: ((Spense and Gabe at a corner table together))

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He looks over, noticing Ethan, and nods to him briefly, impassively. But polite. He looks back to Amara. "No...now would be fine."

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: ((Griffen, Amara, and Briar at another, to the side of the door))

Taillte (w/corchen): "a lot of pampering but make life nicer. like any partnership."

Damien Thiereaoux: *ethan gets a bit of a look when he notices him after he walks in, soon enough feline green emerald eyes flick back to Taillte though*

Gabriel Marsh: Another grin, another blush, "I agree, but.. biased, y'know?" he seems cheerful, pulling a sip from his warm drink. "I"m glad too, anyway. It makes it much easier to have friends if they don't get along like cats n' dogs."

Gabriel Marsh: ((Sanity's overrated, luv ;) ))

Amara: (amara, Briar, and Griffen are together.))

Briar Kennedy: She looks over her shoulder to see who Griffen nodded at a smile to Ethan then she turns back around, finishing off the french fries and wiping her fingers on a napkin.

Spenser Mitchell: True. *grinning* *sips his iced coffee* So if you do go home for a visit, when will you go?

Damien Thiereaoux: (Taillte and dami at the counter seats) *theres a soft odd snort then chuckle as his lips almost grin* wouldnt know much bout those m'self....but glad t'heyah makes life nicer for y'darlin

Ethan Demian Augustus: He nods to Griffen with a warm smile and then heads over. Everyone with Griffen gets that same smile. "If I'm not interrupting, might I join you?" It's posed to everyone, not just Griffen.

Taillte (w/corchen): She look to see where his eye drift out of curiosity before looking back to him. "Joey, i think i ment him once..kind of a friendly almost shy kind of guy?"

Ethan Demian Augustus: Damien's look is rewarded with a smile and a little wave.

Gabriel Marsh: He shakes his head a bit, "not sure yet, honestly. ... In th' next week or three I guess." a faint sigh, "When I call m' mom back, she's probably gonna ask me that too... and won't lemme go til I give her an answer." A chuckle. It's a bit annoyed and a bit... happy, would be the best word. cared about.

Amara: She eyeballs the guy, knowing him from somewhere, seemingly. "Sure."

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He smiles to Ethan. "Of course. Ethan Augustus, this is Amara, and...I'm sorry, I didn't get your name, miss?"

Spenser Mitchell: *smiles* Don't stay too long. We'll miss you.

Briar Kennedy: She looks from Ethan to Amara and Griffen. "I believe that these two were going to go for a walk." a shrug of her shoulder. "I do not mind." she licks her lips. "Briar...Briar Kennedy."

Damien Thiereaoux: *the smile and wave from ethan gets an almost twitch of lips*...mmhmm....one of th'most truly gentle souls y'all will evah meet.....

Ethan Demian Augustus: He sits down, with another smile, settling carefully back against the chair. "Pleasure to meet you ladies. Griffen, delightful to see you."

Gabriel Marsh: he chuckles and rubs the back of his neck, "Ive got the odd compulsion t' take Keith w' me... jus' to show him a different.... life." a sheepish smile, "On the other hand.. that seems like th' sort of thing that coudl go terrible wrong," he laughs, "an not only because Jamie's not along.. though 'd like to show her too.." he shakes his head, "silly thoughts..." a sheepish smile, "I figure a weekend.. few days longer maybe." a smile, "y'won't even know m' gone."

Taillte (w/corchen): She looks to Damien "looks like you know more people than i do"

Briar Kennedy: She had looks up at Griffen when she said her name, finally looking over to Ethan a smaile. "Yes, nice to meet you Ethan."

Damien Thiereaoux: mmm...him?*gesturing with a leather gloved finger ethans way, he shakes his head* aint nevah met him chere.....joey though...hes one of th'roomies was tellin y'all bout

Amara: "well met." she tells Ethan.

Spenser Mitchell: *warm smile* I will, but it won't be too long! I think it'd be better to warn your relatives before bringing Keith home. You know he'd love to stir up some trouble just for fun.

Taillte (w/corchen): She nods her head "i met him before that trial once, he was fasinated by Corchen. i think she like the attention. the only that give her that much attention besides me is him and this interesting tall lady named Moody." she laughs a little.

Gabriel Marsh: He chuckles and rubs at his neckagain. "Warn then? an' say what exactly?" he laughs slightly, a briiad grin on his face.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: "Good to see you as well, Mr. Augustus."

Amara: She watches Griffen. "So....you allright?"

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He looks at Amara, head tilting lightly to the right. Watching her studiously. "Why would I not be?"

Griffen "Aconite" Aston -> Amara: Something in that expression is guarded.

Damien Thiereaoux: yeah....he loves th'animals bout much as me an cori do I spose....*lips twitching softly for a moment before he murmurs* got nuff of em at home

Spenser Mitchell: *laughs* Good question!

Taillte (w/corchen): "really?" she smiles "what kinds?"

Amara: She stirs the top of her drink with her pinky and sticks the froth coated fingertip in her mouth, thoughtfully. She doesn't answer Griffen, but turns and smiles a little at Ethan. "To what do we owe the pleasure?"

Briar Kennedy: She looks in between Amara and Griffen. "Shock can cause some nasty side effects." she says looking at Griffen.

Gabriel Marsh: His eyes flicker over to Tailte for a moment, catching what he thought was a familiar name... linger there a moment, then drift back to his table-mate, a smile on his face, "I think the best I could do would be t' say I'm bringin' a friend of mine w' me an he's not really used to th' country..." His lips twitches a moent as he tries to ficture Keith in the same room as his mother. and his father. and.. yeek. scary thought!

Ethan Demian Augustus: "I believe that years ago two people fell in love, and did what two people in love tend...." He gives her a mischevious little grin. "It's a long, long story. Shall we call it at fate? One word, four letters, just one tiny syllable of a lie. It'll spare you hours of your life you'll not get back otherwise."

Damien Thiereaoux: few cats, birds, koi, dogs,...had a lil anole till one of th'cats decided t'sharpen their primal instincts or somethin......got a ferret recentlike too....

Spenser Mitchell: *chuckles* Do you think your folks could deal with him?

Ethan Demian Augustus: The teasing light in his eyes just snuffs out, and his attention snaps to Briar. "Shock?" Concerned, yes, but concern seems to make him a little more distant rather than warmer.

Briar Kennedy: "Fate is a mysterious M'lady." she says lightly

Amara: She points with her pinky at Ethan with a grin. "Suave, sugar. nice." She looks at Griffen.

Taillte (w/corchen): "defently a nice mix. I love cats and snakes... ferrets too, but i don't think i could afford to care for more yet. maybe later. Sorry to hear the Anole."

Gabriel Marsh: He leans back and pushes his fingers thruogh his hair, "depends on if he behaves himself." he makes a face.

Spenser Mitchell: You know he won't. It's not in his nature! *grins*

Ethan Demian Augustus: He smiles slightly at Briar's comment, even if still waiting to figure out what happened to who is making him a touch edgy. "So she is indeed." Amara gets a wink and a slighty wider flash of a smile.

Briar Kennedy: She raises an eyebrow at Ethan. "Two people after a long time apart seeing on another again, wouldn't you say that could be shocking?"

Ethan Demian Augustus: "I suppose. Shock hasn't ever been how I'd describe my response." He eases back against the chair with a tiny little hiss. "But to each their own, I would assume it possible."

Damien Thiereaoux: cant help but have th'brood like we do at th'house...*shruggin about the money aspect* an goddess does what she will, wasn't nothin but actin out its nature with the cats....happens alla time when aint no one else round t'see it

Gabriel Marsh: He crinkles his nose, "Normally no. Buuut.." he shrugs, "if it's important. .well.. I dunno.." he wrinkles his nose. "A tiny lil part of me is very curious as to what would happen...." a twitched lip, "a part of me wants to keep him far, far away from them." a faint sigh.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He's quiet, listening to thew conversation between them. He looks over at Ethan at the wink, brow raising a bit.

Ethan Demian Augustus: "What?" He asks Griffen curiously.

Spenser Mitchell: *warm smile to his friend* I can see that. But you know, I think he'd try, if you asked him to. But I don't think it would be easy for him.

Taillte (w/corchen): She nods her head "naturally it is sad to hear, life goes on though huh?"

Amara: She grins at Ethan and chooses to sip her drink, eyes landing on Griffen for a moment.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: "I said nothing," he says calmly.

Briar Kennedy: She shrugs a bit watching Ethan. "Maybe I think on a different scale than you do. I have been told that I do from time to time."

Ethan Demian Augustus: "Not aloud...."

Amara: She glances at the clock on the wall and sighs. "There aren't enough hours in the day, I'm telling ya." She gets up. "Briar, I have an appointment, you wanna stick around?"

Griffen "Aconite" Aston -> Amara: ((She'd recognize it as definitely a bit appraising, wary. Protective older brother Verbie brigade, back in action.))

Gabriel Marsh: "I think he'd try to... an I maybe even think that having to try behave for a bit might be good for him.." he trails off, "course that still leave th' fact that I'd still like to take Jamie along... an' I don' think taking one or th' otherwould go very well.." he quirks a lip, "not that I think they'd fight or nothin'.. but.. well.. I know I'd be a bit upset about it if it were me there n' not.. uh.. me here." he makes a face, as though trying to puzzle out what on earth he just said.

Ethan Demian Augustus: "If people all thought as I did, by what I've heard the world be be a terribly infuriating place. Even my lovers tend to insist there is only room enough in the world for one of me...."

Damien Thiereaoux: mmmhmm....an meanwhile more babies kits cubs an such are born, etcetera so on an so forth....*gesturing with a gloved hand idly before rolling his shoulders slightly*

Briar Kennedy: She looks up to Amara. "You do? Yeah I will stick around a bit longer. I can handel it." she reaches out to give Amara's hand a squeeze as she smiles at her.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: "No," he says with a pssionless smile to Ethan, purely polite. "It was nothing."

Amara: ((sorry, player must sleep!)) She leans over to Griff and yanks something out of her back pocket, pushing it into his hand. "Good seeing you, Ace." a kiss on the cheek for the hippy man. "Ethan, good to know your name at last."

Spenser Mitchell: *nods, understanding the meaning if not the sentence* Probably better this time just you. Do your parents know about your relationships?

Ethan Demian Augustus: "Mmmmmmmmm...." He smiles at Griffen, all pretty, innocent warmth. "I must be hallucinating again."

Amara: She takes Briar's hand and squeezes it back. "I know you can. Call me, okay?"

Spenser Mitchell: *a lift of his hand in farewell for Amara, even though he can't remember her name*

Taillte (w/corchen): She nods her head "so i'm curious with the accent are you from NOLA?"

Amara: She waves at Spanser, and Damien, and she flits out.

Ethan Demian Augustus: "And yours dear," he says to Amara. "Be well."

Briar Kennedy: She nods with a grin. "I will. Love ya sweetie." she tells Amara, giving her hand a final squeeze before letting go. She looks over to Ethan. "There isn't room enough in the world for just me to be here. Or So I am told."

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: "Good evening, Amara." He nods to him, accepting the kiss to the cheek without comment, and looks back to Ethan and Briar.

Ethan Demian Augustus: "Are you that bad?" He laughs softly at Briar. "I certainly hadn't thought so."

Gabriel Marsh: He smirks. An odd expression on his face. No real humor in it, as he shakes his head. "My mom thinks I might maybe have a girlfriend and keeps badgering me to tell her about her... but she latched on t' this information when I mentioend th' words 'she' and 'friend' in context to the same person." a faint chuckle.

Damien Thiereaoux: *amara gets a wave as she leaves before he looks back to Taillte* might be mebbe..*lips twitching again*

Spenser Mitchell: *chuckles* I think I'm lucky that no one expects me to have a romantic relationship!

Briar Kennedy: She points to her t-shirt which reads 'Don't piss me off. I am running out of room to hide the bodies' "Some people do not think I am that bad. Confuse then to death, but that cannot be helped." She grins over to Griffen.

Taillte (w/corchen): She grins "i used to know this girl from New Orleans when we would talk online she would call it NOLA...confused me for weeks until i got the guts to ask her"

Gabriel Marsh: He chuckles a bit. "You have no idea... I got ragged on f' not havin a girl all through high schoool... an not jus' by m' mom n' dad.."

Ethan Demian Augustus: "Mmmmmmm...the most that tells me is that you aren't terribly creative, not that you're scary...."

Spenser Mitchell: My foster family knows better. But I'm getting better at handling people hitting on me, too, which is good.

Gabriel Marsh: he smiles. "Definetly a good thing," he chuckles. "an glad theyr'e not as pushy as.. well.. mine is."

Damien Thiereaoux: mmm...N'orleans lousianah..accent tends t'be ratha obvious diffrent from th'othah 'southern' ones I've heard

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He raises the brow again at that grin...seems to be good at that. "You have a talent for confusion, Miss Kennedy?"

Briar Kennedy: "I am just runing out of creative places is all. Creativbity is all in the eye of the beholder. That and the guys I dance for think I am creative as all get out." she leans back into her chair getting comfortable.

Ethan Demian Augustus: "I bet they do...."

Briar Kennedy: "It comes natrually of course Ane." she says to Griffen.

Taillte (w/corchen): she grins "i'm not a native new yorker either. i am a east cost girl" she leans back slightly.

Spenser Mitchell: Are you going to tell them, Gabe? *gently*

Taillte (w/corchen): "well it was only a few hours drive here" she grins "i'm from Mass"

Briar Kennedy: She tilts her head to the side. "So only close friends....and family can call you that?" still grinning. She glances over to Ethan with a wink. "Tips can tell the difference."

Gabriel Marsh: ((I don't mind. Then, I'm only talking with Spense.))

Taillte (w/corchen): (come play :) ))

Spenser Mitchell: Damn. *softly* How long ago was that? *attention on Gabe, concerned*

Joey Edwards: The door opens, and he wearily walks in the door, with a wide smile that defies the weariness. His cheeks are lightly touched by soot, and he's recently perspired heavily. He is a slim but muscular, 5’11” young man, barely brushing up against 21 years. S, dark brown hair, kept short above his shoulders, frames his dusky, rounded face. His eyes are dark green and often filled with simple happiness. He wears an aura of vulnerability about him, displaying a gentle soul. He is obviously of mixed race, with hints of Native American influence. He is dressed simply, in blue jeans and a non-descript t-shirt, stretched taut over his developed chest and firm abdomen, as if clothing is an afterthought to him. ((Pic is when he had long hair.)) http://www.wodnyc.net/modules/coppermine/albums/uploads10296/1Joey.jpg

Joey Edwards: ((S, dark brown should have been Short, dark brown...))

Damien Thiereaoux: (dont mind at all*G*) *nodding to Taillte when she mentions* nope, aint far at all....

Gabriel Marsh: he's quiet a moment--counting years one would guess, "eh.. 6 or 7 I think." he lfts his head up, having discovered a slightly sticky patch of table with his forehead. he absently rubs at it. Eww.

Joey Edwards: ((short=soft *sigh*)) He looks around, a sunny slightly shy smile to everyone who looks at him, no matter if they're strangers.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: "Let us just say, Miss Kennedy, that whatever my criteria, you are not there yet."

Taillte (w/corchen): "nope but defently different NYC is sooo huge"

Spenser Mitchell: Years ago? Or months? Do you think they might be ready to hear it now? *gently. then he notices Joey. One person he not only recognizes, but remembers their name! A bright grin and a wave for Joey*

Gabriel Marsh: ((*pets* it could be worse. you could be me ;) ))
His eyes go to the door, still expectign Keith to walk in for no other reasons outside of the fact that Keith does that. When greeted with a smile, he, of course, returns it in that cheery sunshiney way he has. even if there are a few storm clouds on his horizon, at the moment.

Joey Edwards: A warm, beautiful smile to Spenser, and he approaches the counter, a beam of a smile to Damien and Taillte. "Hi."

Briar Kennedy: She shrugs some. "You might be wrong, but I dout that your heart could take more shocks tonight."

Taillte (w/corchen): She smiles back "were you ear burning?"

Damien Thiereaoux: mmm....spose it is....*shrugging lightly again before flicking eyes about*

Gabriel Marsh: "Years," he confirms, "and maybe but they won't like it..." he sighs heavily, "but even if they accept it.. there's still Jamie. And some how I don't think they coudl accept THAT too.. Unless they pin it down to the sowign of my wild oats or some such similar nonsensical phrase."

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: His eyes...narrow slightly, and something about his demeanor chills a bit. "I think I shall take a walk. Excellent seeing you again, Mr. Augustus...Miss Kennedy, good day." He rises to his feet.

Joey Edwards: Heck, he even gives Taillte's snake a warm smile, his vivid dark green eyes softening as he sees the critter.

Damien Thiereaoux: hey you...*nodding with a lips twitch towards joey when he stands near them* how'd work go?

Spenser Mitchell: Maybe you should tell them on this visit and give them time to get used to the idea.

Ethan Demian Augustus: He shifts a bit, eyes closed, face blank. It's a moment before his eyes open and his expression reanimates - a second during which hopefully his two tablemates are wrapped up in each other.

Joey Edwards: Taillte: "A mite bit, ayup." He grins, seating himself on the other side of Damien. "We had fire trainin' ta'day." The phrase about burning ears taken literally.

Briar Kennedy: She reaches under the table and comes back out dropping something on the table and looking up to Griffen as he starts to walk away. Violet eyes watching him as the ring lays on the table.

Joey Edwards: ((Delete part about the snake. *L*))

Ethan Demian Augustus: Blink. Whoa, missed something there. "Good night. I don't suppose you'd like company?" It's a gentle offer, easy to brush aside for all he means it.

Taillte (w/corchen): She glances to Damien he probably knew what she ment but looks back tou Joey "that sounds intense"

Gabriel Marsh: A simple shrug and he leans back, closign his eyes, "Maybe. I dunno. for all I know they COULD be right and this is ju's me following whatever macho male instict there is to go out and .." he falters faintly, "... uh.. claim as much territory as possible... an' in 6 months or a year, this will all be history, an' I'll be alone with nothing but a buncha regrets..." he doesn't really sound like he believes it, but.. what if...?

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He pauses, looking down at the ring. Eyes narrow. Something...very, very cold there, as he looks up to Briar. His jaw sets, and he stalks back to the table, a hand snapping out to snatch up the ring. "This belongs to someone. If it is not with them, it is mine again. Good DAY, Miss Kennedy." He regards her, gaze hard, for just an instant before he turns, now to stalk out.

Briar Kennedy: "But it is with the person you gave it to." she calls out probaby going to confuse the hell out of him. "Amara at leats gave me it back." she says rising out of the chair following after Griffen.

Spenser Mitchell: *shakes his head* I don't think so. I mean, in six months relationships might change, but I don't think that's going to change who you're attracted to.

Joey Edwards: Taillte: "It's a mite disconcerting," he says with that sunshine smile, tossing in a big word, wow! "But ah wants ta be ready fer in case of the real thing."

Ethan Demian Augustus: Up comes a hand for an instant, as if he would reach out to touch Griffen, but he so thinks better of that and just lets him go.

Damien Thiereaoux: *he almost gives an actual grin, knowing what she meant and knowing joey likely didnt*

Ethan Demian Augustus: He lets Briar go as well, only his eyes following the two as they leave.

Gabriel Marsh: He lowers his head again, "no.. it won't change th' fact that i like men and apparently have a deep rooted attraction to redheaded females.. or will it? I've heard of peopel being gay for years then suddenly realizing that they're straight. who's to say that won't happen here...? maybe in 6 months I"ll be happily in a relationship with some nice country girl and.." he doesn't finish the idea, picking up his drink again and sipping at it.

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: He stops and looks back at her, frowning a bit. His lip curls. There's something there...hurt and betrayal, perhaps. "If Amara gave it to you, Miss Kennedy, then far be it from me, then far be it from me, the original maker of the ring, to decide who it belongs to." He tosses it to the ground at her feet and turns, pushing his way through the door and out.

Spenser Mitchell: I think it's not a question of gay or straight, but a question of the people you love. If you're attracted to both men and women but your current relationship is with a guy, does that mean you're gay? I don't think so.

Taillte (w/corchen): Her eyes dance to the scene blinking shurging to herself it wasn't her buisness.

Briar Kennedy: Something in her eyes shows hurt for a moment, then it is masked once again. "I didn't know you did." she bends down to retrieve the ring where ever it bounced off to. "Mother fucking son of a BITCH. Far be it from me to set you straight MR. Aston."

Joey Edwards: He looks to the 'scene' then quickly away, not wishing to stare at the poor people.

Gabriel Marsh: He shrugs, "but I AM attracted to men. 99% of women don't do a thing for me.." he shrugs, "I know lables don't matter... but to them it will. I somehow managed to escape the... random hatred, I guess. th' stupidity...

Damien Thiereaoux: *he doesnt even bother looking towards the 'thing' going on, blinking slowly, eyes towards joey and Taillte* so joe.....lil lady heyah says she knows ye eh?

Spenser Mitchell: *notices the scene the others are making, and averts his eyes. staring probably would make matters worse for them, anyway*

Griffen "Aconite" Aston: The door shuts behind her, and he stalks his way out down the street, heading back toward Columbia University. Home.

Joey Edwards: He grins. "Ayup. Ah reckon so."

Spenser Mitchell: *nods to Gabe* Escaping the hatred is good. I've had people harass me, assuming I'm gay, because of how I look and how I dress. I don't know. Labels just don't work. For either of us, I guess. *wry smile*

Joey Edwards: Then he tilts his head towards Taillte, just realizing something. "Ya ain't got yore critter with ya?" He sounds disappointed.

Taillte (w/corchen): "i think he remebered Corchen better " she lifts her fingers to her lips as she glances to the basket.

Briar Kennedy: She grabs the ring slids it onto her right hand. Walking back over to the table where she had been sitting, she places some money on the table to cover a tip/food. "Sorry about that, nice to meet you Ethan." Those eyes of her are cold and hard when she looks to Ethan, then she turns her red hair swirling about her shoulders and stalks out.

Joey Edwards: ((Gooooood timing, Taillte-P. *LOL*))

Gabriel Marsh: Gabe's eyes dart that way a moment before pulling away. "Lables are pointless things. sometimes I jus' wish I could be one of the fuzzy things and not worry about..... everything." a faint sigh, with a ghost of a smile.

Taillte (w/corchen): ((ahhh thankie *G*))