Phillip Lark : Have car, will travel. He is waiting upstairs for Laurel, and anyone else who may be coming along, or who might already be there waiting for Laurel to arrive. Dressewd in black, kohl around his eyes, hair spiked. He must have been out clubbing.

Laurel Hensley: She makes her way straight through the bar and up the stairs. Focus. You'll be fine. She walks into the main room and looks around.

ScarletIris: Already being in Staten Island (and being some of the first to be called) it's likely that Jay and Mimi show up before the rest. Elijah is sitting in the upstairs lounge, nursing a martini. He hasn't bothered to awaken either of the mortals. Ana is non responsive in her room. Beth is sleeping, thankfully.

Maria: ((Room for a little one?))

ScarletIris: (Jay would tote her along to keep her safe.)

Phillip Lark : He nods to everyone before taking a seat somewhere, he remains silent, except for the normal greetings when he arrives. He also stays away from the girls rooms.

ScarletIris: Jay and Mimi get settled in upstairs. Mimi makes a glass of juice while she waits.. nervously. Jay sticks close to Maria, staying eerily silent. Elijah broods, waiting for laurel to show up.

Laurel Hensley: ((Sorry, I meant upstairs lounge by main room past the stairs)) She moves into the lounge, looking around to the group, and nods. "Hey, everyone. Thank you for coming."

Phillip Lark : He looks up a quirk of a smile to Laurel. "Hey, no problem."

ScarletIris: Jay drapes a lanky arm over Maria's shoulders. Staring at Laurel. Mimi blinks over in her direction. "Umm.. hey." She mumbles. Elijah stares down to his drink.

Maria: ~She sits quietly for a long moment, then whispers to Jay~

Laurel Hensley: She looks around the room, eyes pausing on Maria for just a moment, and on Eli. "All right. So the long and the short of it. Casey and I ran into each other at Coney Island, and a girl came up. One of the Fallen from the group home. The Devourer you took out before, Phillip. She was trying to get Casey to head off with her onto the beach. I picked her out, and decided to try and tag along. She led us to a beach house and attacked. Casey went down, leaving the two of us, and to buy us some time, I agreed to deliver Ana and Beth to her in exchange for Casey. Obviously, that's not really the plan."

ScarletIris: Jay nods quietly to Maria.

Phillip Lark : He raises an eyebrow then nods his head, keeping a straight and serious face, noding when Laurel finishes up. "Alright boss lady, so, who do you want where?" all business it seems. "And how many of those from there, are there at this place we are going to be going?"

ScarletIris: Eli stares up to Laurel, swirling the liquid around in his martini glass. Quiet. Mimi listens attentively. Jay frowns.

Maria: ~She remains quiet, slipping over to the bar to get a couple of glasses of water, her shoulders tensing at Laurel's words~

ScarletIris: Mimi asks quietly. "You're.. sure it's the devourer?"

Laurel Hensley: "There's just the Devourer, more then likely...however, I wouldn't put it past them to have more. And if we want to get ambitious, we may be able to get in proximity to Iotho...though that's a hell of a lot riskier."

Maria: ((clones))

Phillip Lark : He nods his head. "Kay."

Laurel Hensley: "I'm fairly sure, Mimi. She was all sorts of talking about how we killed her first host. That was the Devourer. She could be lying...in which case, we'll have to be ready for that."

ScarletIris: "Didn't phillip kill someone else's host too though? In that hotel with Beth?" Mimi asks.

Maria: ~She gets two glasses of water, coming back over and handing one off to Jay, glancing around at the others and remaining quiet~

Phillip Lark: "Well you know I did kill off two of theirs." he shrugs. "Might be either one of them yeah? But be ready for anything I guess." he nods as if to himself. He looks over to Mimi. "Yeah, two of them. Different ones each time."

Laurel Hensley: She blinks. "Okay, restate the previously said information. We're dealing with Iotho directly." She doesn't bother to hide the severe flush to her cheeks of ambarassment, nor the fact that she looks about ready to but a pick through her eye over it. "Doesn't change the plan."

Phillip Lark: He mutters. "Still keeps my record at 6 to 1. I would say i am doing well."

ScarletIris: Mimi nods, going quiet again. Jay takes the water from Maria, slipping an arm back over her shoulder. Eyes narrowing toward Eli, but keeping quiet.

Laurel Hensley: She sighs. "So anyway. The plan is this. Elijah, you'll mask yourself into being Ana. She's the least likely of the two to be able to run like hell when it comes down to it. I'll head to the beach house with Beth and Eli-Ana. When I approach, I'll invoke you, Mimi, so you can get a lay of the land, know where to portal. Jay, you're going to need to be your sneaky-ass self. And Phillip...unless you think you can be as sneaky as Jay, I'll need you in your specialty spot."

ScarletIris: Mimi opens her mouth in almost protest before stammering "I.. I'm.. I'm not sneaky."

ScarletIris: Eli looks over to Laurel. "And.. Beth is going along with this? I haven't told her the situation yet. What with me being a Nazi bastard and all."

Laurel Hensley: "Leave that to me, Eli. I'll talk her into come along with."

Phillip Lark: He grins. "I dunno if I can be as sneaky as he is. Could try, " he puts a hand to the back of his neck. "But I am not going to rick things for you all, so I will head there my special way. Just tell me where it is and I will get a lay of the land so to speak before you all get there."

Phillip Lark: (rick muck)

Laurel Hensley: She nods to Phillip. "I will." And his eyes turn to Mimi. "You don't need to be sneaky, Mimi. All you need to do...is find a good place to jump in, grab Casey or Beth, whoever needs it most, and haul ass."

ScarletIris: Jay looks over to Maria with obvious concern.

ScarletIris: Mimi frowns, shoulders slumping a bit. Nervous. "I.. I'll.. do what I can.." She mumbles.

Maria: ~She sips her water, glancing over to Jay worriedly, then back to Laurel as she listens~

ScarletIris: Jay looks over to Laurel. "So after we make the alleged tradeoff.. are we settling for fallen X.. or are we going for the gold and pushing our luck?"

Laurel Hensley: "We can leave Maria with someone...make sure she's safe," she says to Jay. "She's not coming with us. Even if it were a remotely good idea, Iotho isn't expecting her, and she might suspect something's up." She looks over at Maria a moment, smiling slightly, then back to the others. "Any questions before we get ready to do this?"

ScarletIris: He frowns to Laurel. "No shit. I wasn't ~planning~ on bringing her. I just didn't want to leave her in the house by herself."

Maria: ~She blinks to Laurel, giving her a concerned smile, then nods softly and looks down to her water~

Phillip Lark: "Yeah so when are we supposed to attack? there going to be something you do or say or, like Jay asked we going to see if we can get two or three of them or however many there are. That what I am going to need to know."

Laurel Hensley: "I think...we should just plan to focus on Iotho. She's no slouch herself, as most of us know...she's learned a lot from various people. No telling what tricks she has up her sleeve. I don't want to push it."

ScarletIris: Jay stares over to Laurel. "So far.. my orders are to 'be sneaky.' Am I emergency backup?"

Phillip Lark: He shrugs. "Kay."

Laurel Hensley: "Jay, you're sneaky until Mimi comes in and makes off with the hostage. At that point, we go into attack mode. I'll help as much as I can in that respect...Phillip, you're on it, too. Jay, we'll probably need you for it. Eli...try and get Beth out of there. We'll have Mimi pull Casey." The best plan is a constantly evolving one, sometimes...right?

Phillip Lark: He nods his head, but remains silent.

ScarletIris: Jay frowns. "If you think you can handle it until I get in there. If this is the same fallen I fought before.. I won't be able to take them out myself." Eli nods, but stays quiet, odd for the muse.

Maria: ~She chews on her lip, frowning down at her water, but remains silent~

ScarletIris: Jay leans in to speak quietly to Maria. "Why don't you stick close to Ana tonight.. I'll call Hugo and have him sit in to make sure no one messes with you."

Phillip Lark: He looks over to Jay. "I did, don't worry I will be on that one's hind end, ready to act the moment I am back on this side."

ScarletIris: Mimi looks to Laurel. "How do we know this isn't an ambush?"

Maria: ~She nods softly to Jay and smiles at the idea of that~

Laurel Hensley: "Frankly?" She shrugs. "We don't, Mimi. That's why this is damn risky. But if anyone else has another option, I would just LOVE to hear it." She glances over at Eli a moment.

Laurel Hensley: d10: Per+Emp(vs five&#;Eli): 10,5,8,2,5,9,

ScarletIris -> Laurel Hensley: He's bitter. Feels betrayed and abandoned. Self-pity and depression. And it looks like he's eaten a pill or five.

Phillip Lark: "Nope, not from me." he stands up. "If I could just get the location of where this is all going down I will be on my way." he ceacks his neck. "That and I might be able to give you guys a heads up if there is anything you should know as well." he says.

ScarletIris: Mimi nods quietly. "Right. In that case.. we're traveling separately, right? I can ride with Jay and Phillip.. since we're hitting up the outskirts of the beach. You should take the girls separately."

Laurel Hensley: She looks away from Eli quickly, back to Phillip, and gives him the location. A beach house, out of the way on the Coney Island beach.

Laurel Hensley: She nods a little bit to Mimi. "That works. I'd...better go talk to Beth."

Phillip Lark: "Thanks." he looks to Mimi. "If you want me to drive you guys there or give me a ride, that's fine, I was going to find a good alley away from here and slip through then head on over. Just didn't want to hold anyone up is all." he shrugs. "But let's get this show on the road."

ScarletIris: Mimi nods quietly and moves to follow Phillip. Jay leans over to kiss Maria's cheek, then pulls out his cell phone to put in the call to Hugo.

Maria: ~She smiles, then stands and slips towards Ana's room~

Laurel Hensley: She runs a hand through her hair and makes her way to Beth's room. Knocking, then entering without waiting for the screams to begin.

ScarletIris: Eli moves to the bathroom. "I'm going to.. get changed." He murmers, and closes the door behind him.

Phillip Lark: He glances to Beth's room. "I'll be outside." he says slipping down the stairs to slip out the back way. Not wanting to get Beth riled up even more. He will wait for Mimi and Jay, ready to leave whenever Hugo or who ever comes to watch the girls.

ScarletIris: Beth is sleeping. Quite the heavy sleeper, as she had to share a room with maria for so long. She doesn't hear the knocking or the entering.

Laurel Hensley: She takes a deep breath and moves over to the bed, reaching out to gently shake her. "Beth. Wake up, sweetie."

Maria: ~She slips into Ana's room quietly, peeking over at the bed~

ScarletIris: Beth's eyes groggily flitter open, a cranky frown forming.

ScarletIris: Ana is staring at the wall.

Laurel Hensley: "Shh, Beth." She smiles a little bit. "I need to ask you to do something for me." ((Roll coming))

Maria: ~She slips over to the edge of the bed and pokes her head into Ana's line of sight~ Ana?

Laurel Hensley: d10: Emp Response vs five: 9,8,3,3,4,7,

ScarletIris: Ana doesn't answer

ScarletIris: Beth blinks up to Laurel, rubbing her eyes. "What do you need?"

Laurel Hensley: She smiles warmly to the girl. "I need you to get dressed and come with me, Beth. We're going to the beach, to try and help save someone. And I need you to trust me that you'll be okay, whatever happens."

Maria: ~She sits down and reaches out, brushing the girl's hair back and giving her a little squeeze of a hug. Checking her over~ Ana are you hungry? I bring you something. I have water. You would like some?

ScarletIris: She nods, cracking a small smile. "We.. are going to the beach? I like the beach." She stands up and moves to get dressed.

ScarletIris: Ana doesn't respond.

Maria: ~She checks for any bed goodies, then starts to sit the girl up. Tugging on her, and chattering away about the flowers in Jay's garden~

ScarletIris: She's easily tugged.. being a lightweight. She flops lazily, and even manages out an annoyed Oof sound

ScarletIris: (and everyone in the vacinity can feel elijah changing his form, but they knew it was coming so it really shouldn't be a surprise. Except maybe to maria. Feel free to roll out awareness if you like.)

Laurel Hensley: She nods and moves toward the door, but doesn't leave the bedroom yet. "In order to do this, I'm going to have fool the people where we're going, Beth. Just remember that I'm not going to let anything happen to you, and that you'll be safe no matter what."

ScarletIris: Beth tugs on her rainbow hoodie and a pair of blue jeans. She sits on the edge of the bed to tie her sneakers.

Phillip Lark: ((*S* I will try and save my successes for other things *crosses fingers and services the die roller*))

ScarletIris: She nods slowly. "Who are we going to see?"

Maria: d10: tinglies: 6,2,5,2,4,

Maria: ~She pulls Ana into leaning on her, draping one arm around her shoulders and starts singing little spanish tunes~

ScarletIris: Ana flops her head on Maria's shoulder.

Laurel Hensley: "We're going to go see someone who has Casey. She's not a good person, to say the least."

Maria: ~She rocks Ana gently, continuing to sing to her~

ScarletIris: She tilts her head up to Laurel curiously. "And.. you need me?" After tying her shoes, she pushes back up. Still groggy.

Laurel Hensley: "I do." She nods. "I just need you to come with and play along, and I promise, you'll be fine."

ScarletIris: She nods, cheerier than she has been in a while. Outside! Even if it's ickie outside, she seems excited.

ScarletIris: Hugo shows up in good time, being just across town.

Laurel Hensley: She smiles and heads out of the room, into the main lounge, looking for Eli-Ana. "Ready?"

Phillip Lark: Once Hugo arrives, he will make sure that Laurel knows that they are taking off, to get set up and ready for when she shows up. Be in place and all that Jazz. Phillip will drive there.

Laurel Hensley: She nods a little to Phillip, and then, a thought occurs. "Onei. Once you, Casey, Ana, and Beth are out and Jay gets in there, I need you to do one more thing. Can you ward the place off so Iotho can't get out?"

Maria: ~She gives Ana a sip of her water, still singing softly to her~

ScarletIris: Mimi purses her lips. "I.. can try. Laurel.. I'm not ~good~ at things like that.. I might be able to pull it off.. and I might not. I just.. don't want you to bank on me producing." Eli steps from the bathroom with a tiny sigh, his clothes huge now that he's Ana sized. He moves to the closet to get something that fits.

Laurel Hensley: "Do what you can...that's all I ask, sweetie. It'll be an added bonus, is all."

ScarletIris: Mimi nods. It doesn't take Eli long to shamelessly change in the middle of the lounge. Slipping into a pair of Ana sized jeans and a black sweater. Running a hand through his hair, he moves toward Laurel. "Do I pull off young, innocent, and tortured? I skimped on the perfume.. but I'll be damned if I'm wetting myself."

Laurel Hensley: She smiles a tiny bit to Eli-Ana. "You look fine...and you'll do great. Of course, you're going to have to drive us there..."

ScarletIris: 'Ana' quirks brow. "Umm.. Yeeeeeeah. ~That~ won't look suspiscious. And if we get pulled over.. you're SO doing the talking." 'Ana' moves toward the stairs. Beth trails behind Laurel. Jay and Mimi join up with Phillip, and Hugo stays behind to babysit.

Laurel Hensley: "Well, I didn't say we wouldn't stop up short..." She shrugs and makes her way down. "I can try, but you've seen how well a car looks after I've driven."

Phillip Lark: Phillip will wait until they are all ready, and then take off with Mimi and Jay. He makes sure to stop a distance away, so that he can do his thing once they get to Brooklyn.

ScarletIris: 'Ana' follows along. "That.. and I'm not sure I could see over the dash of the escalade without a phone book."

Maria: ~She keeps the real Ana company. Occasionally peeking out of the room at Hugo~

Laurel Hensley: "Fair enough." She nods a little. "I'll give it a shot." She slips down to the car and gets into the driver's seat.

Laurel Hensley: d10: Dex (No Drive) WP: 3,5,4,

ScarletIris: They manage to all make it to Coney Island alive. (Will convene in Brooklyn open, don't post until I say they're there as I'm still torturing Casey in the next window. Gimme a second to put on a pot of coffee.. cause methinks I'll need it.)

BEACH HOUSE

ScarletIris: She smiles sweetly to the man, running the dull edge of the straight razor down his chest. "How rude of me.. is there anything I can do to make your stay more comfortable, McFriendly?"

Casey Iver: *He smiles lazily at her.* "well...ya could always take off tha ropes an le me go...bu i have a feelin tha's to much ta ask?"

ScarletIris: She chuckles. "In the state you're in? Even if I did let you go.. you'd make it halfway down the deserted beach before you passed out.. in the storm. Is that really what you want, now?" She smiles sweetly to the man, dabbing a bit of blood on his nose. Almost cute.. if it weren't for the bloody straightrazor in her hand. "Is my company really THAT appauling?"

Casey Iver: "Asside from tha torture an tha hostage takin....no i canna say it has been tha bad." *Hes being incredibly honest, the blood loss is probably getting to him*

ScarletIris: She smirks. "You exaggerate too much. You need to think of the big picture. Afterall, fate must've brought us together for a reason."

Casey Iver: *He laughs and by the way he kinda wiggles in the ropes youd swear he would be tapping her if his hand was free.* "Heh, and what is the bigger picture lass? I'm interested in your answer as all i have ever think abou is tha bigger picture."

ScarletIris: (For those of you just entering the brooklyn area, there is a raging thunderstorm that's picked up since Laurel left the vacinity, as the weather takes a 'coincidental' turn for the worse. Phillip and Laurel, give me another drive roll, diff 8)

ScarletIris: She smiles to Casey. "The big picture? My actions will finally stand for something grand.. For the first time since the rebellion, I've committed myself to seeing something to its end. You can at least take comfort that your death will be the embodiment of my realization. Unlike the mortals lost at the ritual sight.. your death will have a purpose."

Phillip Lark: d10: Dex+Drive: 6,9,6,2,

Laurel Hensley: d10: Dex (No Drive) WP: 3,3,6,

Casey Iver: "You...you could have done so much better then what you have...you are selling your own potential..short."

ScarletIris: She shakes her head, running a bloody hand through the man's hair. "She was the one who helped me to the surface. She nurtured me.. Her and Tabtálios taught me.. I'm nothing if not loyal to my superiors."

ScarletIris -> Laurel Hensley: Laurel manages to get everyone there in one piece. Beth looks to be having the time of her life, staring wideeyed out the window. Giggling. Ana hangs on tightly and makes crass remarks about how they're all gonna die. Does she park at the house itself?

Casey Iver: "Then take it from me, your superiors...will betray you..if it suits them. Look...look at me." *Hes getting tired.* "Say...ya wouldna mind if..if i healed a bi would ya?"

Laurel Hensley -> ScarletIris: ((Yeah...no reason for her not to.)) She kills the engine and looks over to Ana. "When you get out with Beth...get in the car and drive. Don't look back, okay?"

ScarletIris: Jackie's grin widens. "Mmmmm.. and give me a fresh canvas to work with? I don't know that it'd be your wisest option.. but it doesn't break any of the rules I set. I can promise that I'll be as gentle as the first time around, though. It isn't often that I get to play with someone who can heal themselves."

ScarletIris -> Laurel Hensley: Ana looks back to Laurel. "What about the others?"

Phillip Lark: d10: Dex+Awareness: 2,1,1,9,5,3,

Casey Iver: *He grins weakly* "Maybe so...bu it migh jus give me a bi...bit more time." *He says as he concentrates as best as possible, sealing some of the wounds that cross his body* ((FP spent))

Laurel Hensley -> ScarletIris: "Well...get Casey and Mimi, too." She blushes a bit, and purses her lips. "Okay, so the whole 'not a great leader' shit's coming out obvious and strong." She shrugs. "Just doing what I can. As usual." She looks at the house. "Ready?"

Phillip Lark: d10: Dex+Awareness (WP): 8,7,3,9,4,6,

ScarletIris: (is casey healing all bashing? or healing the lethal she'd strewn on top of it?)

Casey Iver: ((Whichever stops more of the bleeding))

ScarletIris: (if you're aiming toward ~survival~ all the bashing would be the best for your buck, so to speak. We'll go with that. He's down to 3L, the largest gash being the one on his shoulder. Bruising fades and his ribs aren't bothering him so much now.)

Casey Iver: ((Works for me))

ScarletIris: Jackie smiles sweetly atop Casey's lap, running her finger through the cuts on his chest. "It's a shame we couln't have met before this."

Casey Iver: *He breaths a little easier now as the ribs pop back into place.* "Aye, perhaps we could have had a nice conversation over a cup a coffee, rather then this."

ScarletIris -> Laurel Hensley: (sorry. viel travel always slows me down.) Ana nods and slips out of the car. Beth beams and follows suit. Moving to take Ana's hand. (and laurel never told beth that it isn't the real ana, did she?)

ScarletIris: She giggles. "There might be some coffee upstairs.. if that helps. I might even loosen your cuffs if you behave yourself."

Laurel Hensley -> ScarletIris: ((No problem...and no, she didn't.))

Casey Iver: *He looks up at her curiously.* "Alrigh....i could certainly use a cup."

Laurel Hensley: She slips out of the Escalade and moves to the door of the beach house, hanging close to the girls. She looks back and gives them a warm smile, like she's completely playing them into coming.

ScarletIris: Ana smiles warmly to Laurel. Beth still beams.. being outside and all for the first time in a looooong while. They both look excited to be there.

ScarletIris: Jackie slips up from Casey's lap, moving over to the table to reach for a towel. She wipes the blood off her straighrazor. "You take cream and sugar?"

Laurel Hensley: She reaches out and knocks on the door.

Casey Iver: "Please..." *He says just as he hears the knock at the door and he freezes*

ScarletIris: Jackie smirks, looking over to the staircase. "Hmmm.. looks like she didn't take her time afterall. Good for her." She grabs a ring of keys off the table and moves toward Casey's bonds. "Let's not try anything stupid.. like getting yourself killed before I call action, eh?"

Phillip Lark: d10: Dex (No sec)(WP): 7,1,10,

Casey Iver: *He simply nods waiting for her to unchain him* "I'll try an no get maself killed a all if possible."

Laurel Hensley: Right after knocking, she murmurs near-silently under her breath. "Onei."

ScarletIris: She grins, ruffling his hair. "Such a good boy.." She cuts the rope with her bloody straight razor, then moves back to unlock the cuffs. While back near the cuffs.. she'll keep the razor to his throat. Just in case.

ScarletIris -> Laurel Hensley: "I.. I can see the house. You're.. at the front door. Right? Is there another way in that you know of?"

Casey Iver: *Hes not trying anything...he knows hes not faster then this one*

ScarletIris: She gets the cuffs off and helps him to his feet. "Come on.. We'll grab you a blanket when we get upstairs. I'm keeping the uniform." She starts moving him up the stairs, razor still at his throat.

Casey Iver: *He stands rubbing his wrists.* "Can i at least have ma gear back? I already have alot a questions ta answer at tha station." *He says as hes lead up the stair*

ScarletIris: She smirks, moving to the front door. "Deal. I'll get it to you tomorrow. Right now.. we need to focus on keeping you on the surface." She kisses the cut on his shoulder. "Let her in."

Laurel Hensley: "Not another way in, no...sorry." She shakes her head slightly, murmuring under her breath.

Casey Iver: *Casey slowly reaches out and turns the door nob, opening the door.*

ScarletIris: Casey is down to his knickers, chest, shoulders, and face cut up. She stands behind him with a bloody straightrazor to his throat. *boom* goes the thunder. (*G*)

Laurel Hensley: She can't completely suppress a scowl as Casey opens the door. "Beautiful. Have a good stay?" She gestures for him to back up.

Phillip Lark: d10: Dex+Athletics: 9,9,1,4,7,

Casey Iver: *Casey looks at the two girls with laurel and then up to her a look of contempt on his face. But he backs up slowly, so as to not startle Jackie, if she lets him*

ScarletIris: Jackie's grin spreads, looking over to Laurel. "It'd be dishonest to say he had more fun than I did. I promised him a blanket.. if it's any conselation." Beth's eyes widen in horror. Ana clings to Beth.

ScarletIris: Jackie lets him back up. Moves with him with the sharp edge close to his skin.

ScarletIris: d10: sneaky jay: 6,5,7,5,9,2,1,

Laurel Hensley: She glares at Jackie as she reaches back to grab Beth by the shoulder. "Remember the whole 'I need to cover my ass' bit, Jackie? How am I going to do that now that he knows?" She starts to walk in, trying to pull Beth and, by extension, Ana in with her.

ScarletIris: She quirks a brow, the razor tightening on Casey's throat. "Are you saying the deals off laurel? If there's one thing I can't stand.. it's a liar."

ScarletIris: Beth seems frozen in place. Big green eyes locked on the sight of the diced up Casey. Tearing up.

Casey Iver: *Casey looks down to Beth as best as he can.* "Don worry lass....it'll be alrigh."

Laurel Hensley: "Of course it's not off. I'm resourceful, after all. I'll figure something out." She gives Beth a tug. "Trade time, Jackie.."

ScarletIris: Jackie fixes a manic grin down to beth, extending her freehand. "I've missed you.. Come with me.. and this can all be over. I wouldn't lie to you.." (emp response coming)

ScarletIris: d10: : 5,4,7,8,3,8,7,

ScarletIris: Beth steps in Jackie's direction, extending her hand out to the madwoman. Jackie holds the straight razor to Casey's throat until she has a firm grip on Beth's hand. Still clinging to the other girl's arm, Ana is pulled that way in the process.

ScarletIris: (May not've been clear on that. Groggy headed. Casey is free to move on his own now, but is still within reach.)

Laurel Hensley: She reaches out and grabs Casey's hand as soon as he's away from Jackie's knife, pulling him to her.

Casey Iver: *Casey looks back at Jackie for a long moment then is dragged by laurel, he looks like hes ready to bite her hand off but hes not arguing at the moment*

ScarletIris: Jackie pulls beth close with the same manic grin. Turning the straight razor to her throat in turn. (suffice it to say that emp response no longer applies) "Grab a blanket for Casey.. and leave. I need to get these girls back home."

Phillip Lark: Once Phillip see's Casey is at Laurels side, he steps through, behind Jackie.

ScarletIris: d10: char+perf: 1,6,1,2,7,7,

ScarletIris: d10: per+sub: 2,3,8,6,4,6,

ScarletIris: Beth is wide eyed.. terrified. She casts a pleading glance to Casey and Laurel. Frozen in place. Using her freehand, Jackie reaches over and puts a firm, yet surprisingly gentle grip on Ana's long black hair. Smiling knowingly to laurel. "Blankets are just over there.. You'd better go.. before I raise the stakes."

Laurel Hensley: She nods a little bit. "Sounds like a plan to me." She flicks a glance to Ana, and then shoves Casey toward the door, going to grab the nearest blanket.

ScarletIris: The nearest blanket is in a box by the door. Organized little shit that she is.

Casey Iver: *Even as hes pushed he looks back to Jackie* "Ya don have ta do this....tha tides of fate are mutable." *His gaze going down to Beth*

Laurel Hensley: She turns to grab the blanket, picking it up and unfolding it. "Christ...I'm going, all right? Right now."

ScarletIris: (Eep! Snow just pointed out how silly I am. Phillip moved back across the viel. Anything after that post is void and I need init from everyone as Phillip pops up behind jackie sythe in hand.)

ScarletIris: d10: jackie plus seven: 10,

Casey Iver: d10: Init plus five: 8,

ScarletIris: d10: beth plus five: 6,

Laurel Hensley: ((*G* S'all good!))

Laurel Hensley: d10: Initiative plus six: 9,

ScarletIris: d10: ana plus six: 4,

Phillip Lark: d10: Init Plus seven: 3,

Phillip Lark: ((10))

Laurel Hensley: ((15))

ScarletIris: Order is as follows: Ana, Phillip, Beth, Casey, Laurel, Jackie. Jackie is currently standing with Beth close in front of her, razor to her throat. Phillip just popped up, sythe in hand. Casey is at the door, Laurel is by the door near the box. Everyone is in range for close combat. Have at ye.

ScarletIris: (and if I do somethings stupid due to bouts of sleepiness, don't hesitate to slap me.)

Laurel Hensley: ((No worries, Scar. :) ))

ScarletIris: d10: per+alert: 7,5,5,4,

ScarletIris: Ana is standing there looking all.. ana like. She doesn't have to pretend to be scared, really. She keeps an eye on beth and waits for an opening. (holding action)

Phillip Lark: Phillip, has that look in his eyes, and he uses the Scythe to slice up Jackie.

Phillip Lark: d10: Dex+Melee : 10,4,4,5,6,7,

ScarletIris: (You do realize that using a blade that big will very likely slice into beth as well, right? Unless you're making it a called shot at a higher diff.)

Phillip Lark: ((Then a head shot)

ScarletIris: (diff 8, one sux. +1 damage when that rolls around.) Beth.. is frozen. She cries, but out of fear, does it silently.

ScarletIris: d10: : 5,1,8,3,6,4,

Casey Iver: *Casey turns and sees whats happening but does nothing at the moment* ((Holding action))

Laurel Hensley: She charges ahead, trying desperately to get her hand on the razor and pull it away from Beth's throat. ((Faith Spent to take Apoc Form))

Laurel Hensley: d10: Disarm: 7,3,3,3,

ScarletIris: d10: : 7,5,3,

ScarletIris: Jackie changes to her true form (all abilities active, will give a dd in a second. meanwhile all can roll legacy) and attempt to cut the mortal's throat.

Melioth: His true, High-Torment form is that of an incredibly beautiful being, more so then anything that's probably ever graced this world...darkly so, to the point of being downright sinister. His hair, golden-blonde, goes in waves down to his shoulders, his facial features perfectly and sharply formed, as if it was a shattered the mold upon which man was idealized. There's a strong and definite edge to that beauty...it's dangerous. His eyes are the greenish-blue of a tumltuous sea, deep-sunken and shadowed, like something hides beneath them and fathomless depths inside them. His fingers end in extended, pointed and most importantly, sharpened nails.

Phillip Lark: d10: Intel Legacy: 2,3,7,9,5,

ScarletIris: d10: slicey dicey: 6,2,5,2,2,10,9,6,

Melioth: d10: Int+Legacy: 1,4,8,4,

ScarletIris: It's true form is a sizable distortion, a mirage of mirrors reflecting the onlookers mood and temperament. It's hard to pick out identifying features. As soon as a detail comes to focus it seems to shift into another distorted position.

ScarletIris: (laurel, give me a damage roll to see if you exceed her strength in a successful disarm, phillip roll out your damage based on a 2 sux hit due to your modded sythe.

Phillip Lark: d10: Damage: 3,7,8,8,4,4,5,

ScarletIris: d10: : 9,6,9,7,8,1,

Melioth: d10: Damage: 8,6,

ScarletIris: d10: sharks skin: 2,10,4,3,

ScarletIris: Recap: Jackie takes form and gruesomly spills the contents of beth all over the hardwood floor (5L on a throat slitting effort. Technically she's not dead yet.. but damn if she didn't feel that one.) Laurel goes for a disarm, but the girl was stronger than she looked. Casey and Ana wait. Phillip takes a swing and manages to cut into the form (2L) New Round

ScarletIris: d10: : 4,9,6,5,6,8,

ScarletIris: d10: : 4,6,8,3,5,4,

ScarletIris: Ana screams and moves closer to Beth, trying to tug her away from the distortion.

ScarletIris: d10: str+brawl: 4,10,9,7,

Phillip Lark: "You really want me.....I am the one who killed you before, come after me asshole!" Oh yes, anger, rage, all of the above, as he swings again at the thing. ((Another head shot))

Phillip Lark: d10: Dex+Melee (WP): 7,6,7,1,8,3,

ScarletIris: (diff 8 to attack again, due to distortion. one sux.)

ScarletIris: Beth.. bleeds. A lot.

Casey Iver: *Casey leaps forward trying to get beth free to stop the bleeding*

Casey Iver: d10: Str+Brwl: 4,5,2,4,

Melioth: "NOOO!" He screams it, even the scream a musical dirge of anger and despair. She raises a clawed hand to rake it viciously across Jackie's face.

Melioth: d10: Dex+Brawl(WP): 5,8,7,4,

ScarletIris: She gladly lets loose of the bloody mortal. And makes to bite the hell out of the claw swinging in her direction with a clear feriocity.

ScarletIris: (claws/teeth, venom in play)

ScarletIris: d10: : 7,7,5,3,3,5,4,

ScarletIris: (everyone roll out damage, since no one blocked.)

Phillip Lark: d10: Damage: 6,8,6,4,9,8,

ScarletIris: d10: : 1,5,8,7,2,1,6,7,9,

ScarletIris: (laurel, give me stamina vs 7)

Melioth: d10: Damage: 2,8,9,7,7,

ScarletIris: d10: shaks skin: 3,4,3,6,

Melioth: d10: Stamina: 8,4,

ScarletIris: d10: more skin: 5,2,9,9,

ScarletIris: Recap: The distortion bites the shit out of Melioth's claw as it strikes its face. (Melioth, 3 ag, Distortion, 2 ag) Beth drops like a sack of shit to be met by ana and casey on the fly. Phillip does another blow to the skull with his sythe (4L) New Round: Beth is out of combat, distortion has taken 8, 2 more to go via xtra health levels. Game on:

ScarletIris: Ana tries to stop the bleeding, desparately.

ScarletIris: d10: dex+med wp: 10,2,4,2,8,4,

Phillip Lark: Phillip will attempt another shot once again at the things head. He has to. ((Head shot diff 8 I know))

Phillip Lark: d10: Dex+Melee(WP): 1,10,4,4,3,6,

Casey Iver: *Casey will quickly lay beth down and immediately get to work with "anna" trying to stabalize Beth*

Casey Iver: d10: Dex+Med (WP): 3,6,9,

Melioth: He howls at the bite and pulls his damaged hand back, right as his other moves to dig into the damned Mammetum's gut. "GO BACK TO HELL, BITCH!"

Melioth: d10: Dex+Brawl: 7,3,2,

ScarletIris: The distortion.. tries desparately to disappate into a cloud of caustic mist.

ScarletIris: d10: : 9,9,6,8,6,7,

ScarletIris: Recap: The distortion disappates into a caustic mist just before Melioth and Phillip can swing on it. (Melioth, take a lethal for chemical burn) Phillip swings into the mist, but doesn't make contact. Just avoiding damage. Casey and Ana try to stabalize Beth. New Round.

ScarletIris: Ana starts to move toward the door as best she can with Beth. "Casey.. help me get her into the escalade. Now! Don't take your hand off her wound."

Phillip Lark: Phillip will wait for that thing of mist to become stable once more. Stalking it following it. Death in his eyes.

ScarletIris: (jackie is spending wp to negate wound penalties)

Casey Iver: *Casey rushes with Ana out the door holding tight to the wound*

Melioth: He scowls, moving to follow Casey, Ana, and Bleedie Beth to the door, standing guard over them. Dark sea green eyes locked on the mist.

ScarletIris: (20 more minutes, tops. I have to go to work in.. less time than i'd like. And need a nap, less I fall in the fryer.)

ScarletIris: The mist shoots out the door, making a beeline for the bay.

ScarletIris: d10: dex+ath: 4,7,7,2,4,2,6,

ScarletIris: Recap: Having no one in tote with her and moving like a bat out of hell.. literally.. The mist whooshes over Ana, Casey, Beth and laurel. (1L each) Phillip follows. New round.

Melioth: ((Am I correct in figuring that if the mist swooshed over the four of them, that they're all still in the door frame, and thus persuing is pretty much impossible?))

ScarletIris: (If you're trying to keep wind of the mist.. in the middle of the nasty thunderstorm, it'll be per+alert diff 9 given the environment. If you're successful, following is of course.. dex+ath)

Phillip Lark: ((Phillip will be attempting this yes. Rolls coming))

ScarletIris: (persuing isn't impossible.. but there's an ouchy bottle neck at the door.. and a fuckton of rain to mask the mist.)

Phillip Lark: d10: Per+Alert (WP): 9,4,10,5,7,6,

Casey Iver: *Casey continues to move with Ana getting Beth to the Escalade*

Phillip Lark: d10: Dex+Athletics: 10,7,4,7,7,

Melioth: d10: Per+Alert-Enh. Sense: 6,9,5,3,3,

Melioth: ((Ack, forgot wound penalties, my bad, and Laurel only has 1 WP left))

Melioth: d10: Per+Alert-Enh. Sense: 1,6,8,7,

Melioth: d10: Dex+Athletics: 2,2,3,

ScarletIris: (given the circumstance, i'm dropping out of combat rounds until it's caught. Those giving chase, gimme a second.) Beth screams when the mist rushes over her. Ana winces, but keeps moving. She helps get Beth into the back of the SUV "Laurel said to get you two out of her.. you sit in the back with her.. keep pressure on that."

Casey Iver: *He does as hes told but hes a bit concerned with the fact that Ana is saying this* "How are ya gonna see over the dash lass?"

ScarletIris: Laurel loses track of the mist. Phillip.. he's determinted. He stays right on its tail the entire time. He knows that it's making a beeline straight for the water. Those outside see Jay running toward the house from the other side. Mimi is off by herself, looking lost and terrified.

ScarletIris: Ana scowls and hops in, adjusting the seat. "Iver.. shut the fuck up. I'm not really ana, twit. However that IS beth. Let's focus on keeping the redhead in one piece."

ScarletIris: d10: keep mist form: 6,2,3,10,8,10,

ScarletIris: The mist keeps at it, plowing toward the water (another wp to ignore wound penalties, though it won't last for long. phil, gimme another per+alert an another dex+ath)

Phillip Lark: Not even he can walk on water, but he is one determined s.o.b. Even to the point of ditching the Scythe in his pursuit.

Melioth: He falls to his knees in the rain, screaming after the mist in a sound of pure rage and frustration. With nothing else to do, he clutches his mangled fingers to his chest and crumples to the ground.

Casey Iver: *Casey scowls back at her.* "Whatever jus go." *He turns back to Beth* "Hold on lass, were gonna get ya ta the doctors"

Phillip Lark: d10: Per+Alert: 3,2,7,5,9,2,

Phillip Lark: d10: Dex+Ath: 4,6,5,2,6,

ScarletIris: (spending the next to last wp to negate wound penalties again, rolling ath to see how fast he's moving. And dex+stealth with pass without trace to hide like a scared lil beeatch along the docks.)

ScarletIris: d10: ath: 4,4,6,8,7,2,9,

ScarletIris: d10: sneaky diff : 3,5,7,3,6,9,

ScarletIris: Phillip sees the mist pulling away with an amazing bout of speed. He loses sight as well.

Phillip Lark: "Come on, just you and me. I know you want a chance to get me. Here I am! Come and get me bitch." He shouts out still heading in the direction he last say the thing going.

ScarletIris: She starts up the SUV an looks out the window toward Melioth. She rolls down the window and calls out "Quit that shit, Meli.. Get in!"

ScarletIris: (hate to bail at the apex.. but i'm in serious need of some pre-shift nappage. Phil, you can continue your pursuit when I get back on tomorrow. I have the log saved. casey, we'll play out trying to pull the mortal back together then as well.)

Phillip Lark: ((Okay no worries. *Hugs* sleep well everyone, and thanks for the scene))

Casey Iver: ((Alrighty awesome scene guys...thanks for staying up as long as you did to get this thing done))

ScarletIris: (aww.. couldn't let casey sit and have all the fun. *G* thanks, guys. it was worth it.)

Laurel Hensley: The Apocalyptic Form sloughs off, leaving the cold, wet, useless girl behind. She responds mechanically to Ana, pulling herself to her feet and stumbling toward the SUV, still clutching her hand to her chest. She pulls open the passenger door and crawls in, yanking the door shut behind her.

Laurel Hensley: ((Thanks, guys!))

ScarletIris: Ana peels off from the scene. Beth is bleeding, heavily in the backseat. She tries to speak and makes a gruesome gurgling noise, spurting throaty blood on casey.. and the apolstry of the escalade.

ScarletIris: Ana looks over to Laurel, face set. This.. is hardly the meek girl that's been moping around the club in a near catatonic state. All business tonight it seems. And she can barely see over the dash. "Melioth.. where are we going? We can't take her back to the club like this.."

Casey Iver: *Casey listens to them but hes concentrating on Beth, using whatever he can to stem the flow of blood and keep her alive as long as possible* "Hold in their Beth, were gonna get ya help." ((Let me know when i should make medicine rolls))

ScarletIris: In the backseat of the escalade, Casey will find a change of clothes (sparkly, gauty clothes.. but it's still cloth) and a case of spring water at his disposal. (Go ahead and give me a dex+med)

Laurel Hensley: "Head to Jarod's apartment," she murmurs dully to Ana, staring out the window. She doesn't seem quite able to look in the back seat. "Casey, I don't suppose there's anything you can do to heal her?"

ScarletIris: Ana frowns, eyes on the road. Trying to push her tiny frame up so that she can see. "Meli.. if she loses any more blood.. Look at her." She says firmly. "What are we going to do at Jarod's place?"

Casey Iver: d10: Dex+Med WP: 2,3,7,

Casey Iver: *Casey grabs the water and washes away some of the blood before using one hand and his teeth to make strips to bind her throat.* "No, not withou takin a walk down a road id really rather no take." *He calls forward amoungst his frenzied actions*

ScarletIris: (and casey lemme get a per+med)

Casey Iver: d10: Per+Med: 9,4,7,9,

Laurel Hensley: "I don't know," she says with a frown. "But a hospital's probably not the wisest idea, you know? I can try to get ahold of Keiko, but..." She's quiet for a long moment. "Casey...there is one thing you can try. And if anyone's got a shot, it'd probably be you."

Casey Iver: *He looks up at laurel for a long moment* "Wha jus are you sayin Laurel?"

Laurel Hensley: "Or maybe Urian knows someone..." She frowns. "Also worth a shot."

ScarletIris: Ana frowns, staring out to the road. "We have a half naked scathed brooklyn cop in the backseat.. and a minor with a slit throat.. another minor driving the bloody getaway car. I ~know~ a hospital isn't our best bet.. but she's going to ~die~ Laurel. This is beyond me. I'm not a fucking doctor."

ScarletIris: d10: : 2,8,

ScarletIris: Beth strains to speak again, making that horrid gurgling noise.

Laurel Hensley: She waves Casey off. "That's a last resort I think, anyway. I'll...check with the Tyrant. What's the worst that can happen?" She looks quietly out the window again, murmuring. "Zaramyhel..."

ScarletIris -> Laurel Hensley: "Melioth." He says frankly, sitting the the backseat of his car. In transit it would seem. "What's the situation?"

Casey Iver: *Casey looks down to beth, concern and sorrow in his eyes* "Shhh, don try ta speak lass." *He runs his one free hand through her hair to try and sooth her before tieing his makeshift bangages around her neck*

ScarletIris: She casts a groggy pleading look up to Casey. Eyes huge and bright green. Teared.

Laurel Hensley: "We've got Casey. The Imposter escaped...Phillip was chasing her down, last I saw. Beth's throat is cut, and it's pretty serious for her...we're in the SUV." She looks down. "Don't suppose you have any contacts in the health care field?"

ScarletIris -> Laurel Hensley: "Unfortunately, my reach isn't that expansive. I generally have Hugo take care of all of my emergencies."

Laurel Hensley: She nods and looks back to Casey and Beth finally, considering. "Any chance he can help with this particular problem?"

Casey Iver: *Casey keeps pressure on her wound but continues to try and comfort her stroking her hair* "Don worry Beth, it'll be alrigh, im no gonna let ya go. Not if i can help it."

ScarletIris: "He can certainly try. We're almost to the house now. Mimi and Jay are on their way back as well. They reported in, but didn't have much information."

ScarletIris: d10: : 4,3,

ScarletIris: Beth's groggy eyes start to flitter closed.

Laurel Hensley: "All right, we'll redirect there. If not...I've got a backup shot. See you soon." She looks over to Ana. "Divert to Urian's circle's house. I'll give you directions if you need it."

Casey Iver: "Beth! stay with me! You have ta stay awake lass. Ya have ta figh." *He pats her cheek trying to get her back* "She doesnt have long." *Casey calls up to the front*

ScarletIris: "Trust me.. I know where it is." Ana says with a bitter edge. Plowing in that direction. Keeping her eyes on the road.

ScarletIris: Beth blinks her eyes open, a sudden look of surprise and annoyance at being woken up. She tries groggily to keep her eyes open.

Laurel Hensley: She sighs and looks back out the window. "Just keep talking to her, Casey."

ScarletIris: Beth shivers.. or convulses subtly. Hard to tell the difference, really. She slumps in toward Casey.

Casey Iver: d10: Per+Med: 10,7,8,10,

ScarletIris: Without looking over, Ana reaches over the console to make a loose grab for Laurel's hand. An absent gesture.

Casey Iver: "How long till were there?!"

ScarletIris: Ana frowns, still plowing down the highway. "I'm going as fast as I can, ass. Don't make me turn this car around."

Casey Iver: "Shes goin into shock, i need a time."

Laurel Hensley: She curls her fingers around Ana's hand, holding limply. "Casey...if we can't get there in time, there's another option. It may not work if she doesn't accept it...but if she does, you have it in your power to heal her."

ScarletIris: Ana keeps her frown, squeezing Laurel's hand subtly. "Iver.. Jesus.. I can give you a number and it won't make any difference. Do something about it.. or shut the shit up. Please."

ScarletIris: (And he would notice that they're at the bridge connecting brooklyn to staten island)

Casey Iver: *Casey nods* "I know....but its not right..."

ScarletIris: d10: : 7,2,

Laurel Hensley: "Not right to save her life and possibly empower her so she's protected against things like this in the future?" She looks back at Casey now, glaring. "Get off your fucking high horse, because it's the only way you're going to be able to reach her, Casey."

ScarletIris: She manages to keep her lil eyes open, but they're getting heavy. She tries to speak again.. ickie gurgle noise.

Casey Iver: *He thinks for several moments and shakes his head before looking down to beth* "Beth, i need ta ask ya somethin."

ScarletIris: She.. gurgles.. Looking up to Casey. Ana sets her jaw and concentrates on driving. Not getting pulled over.

Laurel Hensley: She turns back around, slumping sulkily back against the seat. Her hand tightens around Ana's.

ScarletIris: d10: dex+drive: 2,2,6,7,2,3,

ScarletIris: d10: : 7,

Casey Iver: "You want to live Beth, i know ya do. An i can help you, i can heal you. But for tha ta happen, i need you to believe in me, a need ya ta believe tha with me, no harm will come to you. If you do that, i can save you Beth, i won let anythin happen ta ya. Bu its up to you to accept this." *He pauses looking down at her concern, fear and care all mixed upon his bloody face.* "Nod your head lass, if ya accept"

ScarletIris: d10: : 3,4,

ScarletIris: Her eyes try to groggily flitter closed again. Seems it's hard to pay attention when you're bleeding to death. She whimpers.

Laurel Hensley: She takes a deep breath as she hears Casey, letting it out slowly. Eyes shut.

Casey Iver: "Beth keep your eyes open lass!" *He pats her on the side of the cheek trying to wake her as before* "Beth, please lass, i can save you...i can bring ya back. But you have to accept."

ScarletIris: She tries to speak again. Gurgle splat. She slowly nods her head, eyes flittering closed again.

ScarletIris: Ana gives laurel's hand another squeeze, plowing for Uri's place. She mumbles quietly, as not to distract the transaction in the backseat.

ScarletIris -> Laurel Hensley: "I missed you.."

Casey Iver: *He nods in return and concentrates upon her.* "Than it is done" *His eyes close as he pulls upon her sheer potential to heal her wounds and restore her health. To bring her back from the brink of death.*

Laurel Hensley: She bites her lower lip and nods a little bit, murmuring back.

Laurel Hensley -> ScarletIris: "Missed you too, love."

ScarletIris: Her eyes squeeze shut even tighter for a brief moment, making it hard for casey to tell whether or not the pact was successful. She lets out an audible sob and curls up against the man in a weak, pained position.

ScarletIris: Ana lets out an almost relieved sigh, hearing the girl cry. At least that noise means the throat is in one piece.

Casey Iver: *He wraps his arms around her, holding her close* "There there Beth, it'll be alrigh. Your gonna be fine."

Laurel Hensley: She leans back against the seat, relaxing some. She didn't realize how tense she was. She shakes a little bit, just waiting for the ride to end.

ScarletIris: Ana keeps driving. After a somewhat awkward pause, she asks. "Are.. we still going to Urian's, then?"

Laurel Hensley: "No...I don't think it's necessary." She shakes her head. "We can probably go back to Sanctuary. I'll let him know."

ScarletIris: She nods and veers toward sanctuary.

Casey Iver: *Casey just cradles Beth, stroking her messy matted hair and holding her close, not even paying attention to the others, or where they are going*

Laurel Hensley: "Zaramyhel..." She looks straight ahead. "Situation's dealt with...Beth's going to be okay. Casey fixed it. I'm taking her back to Sanctuary."

ScarletIris: Beth sobs, uncontrollably. Confused. Terrified. (he will note however, that she still has the chemical burn from the mist)

ScarletIris -> Laurel Hensley: "Very well. If you need anything.. don't hesitate to call. Good work, Melioth. I'm proud of you."

Laurel Hensley: She smiles faintly. "Thanks. And I will. I'll give you a more complete report later."

Casey Iver: *Hes going to dress the chemical burns as best as he can, using whats left of the water and bandages, carefully and tenderly.* "shhh don worry Beth....im here."

ScarletIris: Beth continues to sob, still clinging to casey as best she can without grabbing anyplace crude. Since.. he's still in his nickers and all.

Casey Iver: d10: Dex+Med: 4,9,5,

Casey Iver: *Once the bandages are on he will hug her back and cradle her as best as he can.* "Shhh its over now lass, were gonna have ya ta safety in no time."

ScarletIris: Her burns aren't bad. They're easily patched up. When they make it back to the club, Ana parks near the back entrance, as not to draw too much attention to themselves.

Casey Iver: d10: Calming her down: 6,6,2,7,

Laurel Hensley: When the SUV stops, she opens the door and moves around to the back, to help Casey with Beth. He's not exactly 100% himself.

ScarletIris: Ana hops out to help as well. Gangly as she is.

Casey Iver: *Casey slides out the back of the SUV Beth in his arms, hes definately wobbly from his own blood loss, but he begins carrying her towards the entrance despite it*

ScarletIris: Beth.. actually walks pretty well. The front of her is a sight.. blood is strewn all own the front of her rainbow hoodie. But she looks to be feeling much better. She loops an arm around casey's and follows him in.

Laurel Hensley: She moves along at Ana's side, reaching out to link fingers with her briefly.

ScarletIris: Ana leans weakly in laurel's direction, leading the way. She unlocks the back door, moving up to the upstairs lounge.

Casey Iver: *Casey will get Beth upstairs and to her room so that she can get cleaned up.*

ScarletIris: Mimi and Jay haven't made it there yet. No one is in the upstairs lounge. Ana moves straight for the bar.. to shake herself a martini. Odd a sight as that is. (the real ana is in her room)

Maria: ((~Peeks~ s'ok if I drop itty bitty in?))

Laurel Hensley: When she hits the lounge, she heads straight for the bar. Someone...SERIOUSLY needs a drink.

Laurel Hensley: ((I'm cool wit' it!))

ScarletIris: Beth trudges into her room for a change of clothes before slipping quietly into the bathroom.

ScarletIris: Ana looks to Laurel. "Make you something, love?"

ScarletIris: (of course! it's bloody funness. Beth has gore all down the front of her and casey is in his undies, chest shoulers and face cut to hell and back.)

Casey Iver: *Once she is in the washroom, casey will make his way to the lounge and just lean against a wall and slide into a seated position. Not speaking and simply waiting for his turn to clean up*

Casey Iver: ((Come on in))

Maria: ((~blinks..... cracks up laughing @ mental image~ nice)) ~Maria has since managed to feed the vegetable that is Ana, give the girl a bath, change the sheets and get her back in bed. And is in there, reading her a story, slowly, and in that still somewhat broken english~

ScarletIris: Ana continues to shake a martini, looking over to Casey. "Love.. I'll dig you out some fresh clothes.. alright? Something manly even. Pinky swear. Can I get you a drink?"

Laurel Hensley: "Just something strong, whatever it is, love. Thank you."

Casey Iver: *He slowly looks up at Ana and nods just as slow, tired it would appear.* "Whiskey..please" *Even his voice is tired.*

Maria: ~She pauses, hearing voices, and stands up, peering over to the half closed door~

ScarletIris: Ana starts handing out drinks. Vodka for Laurel and Whiskey for Casey. Strange.. for someone who looks fourteen. She sips her martini quietly.

Laurel Hensley: She takes the drink and looks over to Ana. "You can change back if you want, love. Might help with not confusing folks." She glances over to Casey, regarding him. "You doing okay?"

Casey Iver: *He takes a drink, sighing once he does. With his free hand he tries to wipe some of the dried blood off of his face. He then looks to Laurel still not pleased with her.* "I won win any beauty contests, bu i shoul be alrigh once i can wash up."

ScarletIris: Ana pouts up to Laurel "Ohhhh... you're no fun. I kinda like this body. It's cute. And compact."

Maria: ~She shuffles over to the door and peeks out into the hall, then towards the lounge~ Hola?

ScarletIris: Ana looks over to Maria, tilting her martini in her direction. "Morning, love."

Laurel Hensley: She looks at Maria, smiling warmly, and then looks back to Casey. "Still pissed?"

Casey Iver: *Casey hearing her voice tilts his head in her direction.* "Everythin alrigh Maria?" *He then looks back to Laurel.* "You wouldna be?"

Maria: ~She blinks at Casey, then quickly looks over to 'Ana' & Laurel, the warm, relieved smile that they're back obvious. She does blink though, and look around a little bit, then back to Laurel questioningly~

ScarletIris: Ana moves over to curl up on one side of the couch. Quietly drinking her martini. Watching Maria from across the room.

Laurel Hensley: "Hmm, let's see. I foiled what pretty obviously seemed to me to be Iotho's plans to kill you, got everyone out alive, and not only that, but I think we found the person who really has the best shot of halping Beth, though it took me bitching at you to offer said help. And in exchange, I had to be mean to you, and you had to put up with a little pain." She shrugs. "No, if you did the same thing and it turned out this way, I don't think I'd be that pissed, Casey."

Laurel Hensley: She looks back at Maria. "Everything okay?"

ScarletIris: Ana curls her legs under her, watching.

Maria: ~She blinks, looking between the three of them, then starts to slip back into Ana's room~

Maria: ~She pauses, looking over to Laurel, then nods softly~ um... where es Jay?

Casey Iver: "Tha ends Laurel.....do no always justify tha means." *He takes another drink of the whiskey.* "But you believe wha ya will. Jus as I will. I thank ya for comin back, tha ill give ya."

Laurel Hensley: "Jay's at the house...we got split up, and he had to take Mimi there. I can have him come get you, if you like."

ScarletIris: "I could take you over there.. if you want." Ana mentions quietly.

Maria: ~She looks back in at Ana, then back out to Laurel and shakes her head no, smiling~ He said I should stay with Ana tonight and keep her company.

ScarletIris: Ana gains a slow grin, leaning back in the couch. "K.. suit yourself." She sips her martini, internally plotting it would seem.

Laurel Hensley: She nods to Maria. "Okay, then." And then looks over at Casey. "Talk about whether the ends justify the means all you want, Casey. The ends are, you're alive. And you're welcome."

ScarletIris: The bathroom door opens. Beth slinks out toward the lounge, in clean pajamas. Timid and groggy. But clean. "I.." She mumbles quietly. ".. I don't wanna go to the beach anymore."

Casey Iver: *Casey chuckles at that.* "Then ya don have ta Beth. Never again if it comes ta it." *He says as he pushes up slowly from his position and begins to trudge towards the bathroom* "I'll be back in a few moments."

Laurel Hensley: She nods and watches Casey leave, and then turns her attention to Beth, observing her.

ScarletIris: Beth's shoulders slump, looking down to the floor when Laurel looks her over.

Laurel Hensley: d10: Per+Emp(Beth)vs five: 10,10,5,8,8,1,

Maria: ~She looks over to Beth worriedly, chewing on her lip a little bit, then over to the fake Ana, then Laurel, watches Casey wander to the bathroom, then back to Beth~

ScarletIris -> Laurel Hensley: She's still scared, but less so now that she's back. Racked with guilt. Feeling pretty shabby about herself.

ScarletIris: Ana gets up to gather some manly clothes for casey.

Casey Iver: *Casey stops about halfway down the hallway and turns back, trudging back to Beth, he looks at her with a smile despite the rest of his screams his fatigue* "How do ya feel lass?" *His hands gently touching her shoulders.*

ScarletIris: Beth reaches up to touch her throat. "I.. I don't know.." She mumbles without looking up to him.

Maria: ~She peeks in on Ana once more, then slips towards the bar to get some water~

Laurel Hensley: "Beth..." She purses her lips briefly, and smiles to her. "You're okay now. You have nothing to feel bad about."

ScarletIris: The real ana is sleeping. Falsey ana is digging through hip huggers to look for casey-esque jeans. Beth simply stands there, uncomfortably.

Casey Iver: *He nods in agreement with Laurel* "Your fine and your safe. Now...is there anythin i can do? Anythin ya wan?" *His hands squeeze her shoulders lightly trying to reassure her*

ScarletIris: Beth's cheeks turn red, looking away from the half nude casey. She shakes her head no.

Maria: ~She slips behind the bar and gets herself a glass of water, then starts back towards Ana's room quietly~

Casey Iver: *He nods and looks around* "If ya are tired why don ya jus go ta bed. I know I feel tired." *He smiles weakly* "Jus give me a few so tha im no longer trackin blood everywhere. An ill be back." *He says noding to her again and then turning around heading for the washroom. He turns to Maria as she passes by* "Hows Ana Maria?"

ScarletIris: Beth moves over to sit in an armchair off to the side.

Maria: ~She pauses, blinking at Casey a moment, then nods some~ She es fine. I feed her, give her bath, and put clean clothes on her and bed. She es sleeping now.

Laurel Hensley: She sighs and runs a hand over her hair. "Well, this has been fun, but I've been busy enough for one night...I've exhausted." ((As is her player. :) ))

Casey Iver: *He grins at her.* "Good work lass, your a good friend." *He says as he continues on to the bathroom*

ScarletIris: ~Ana~ moves some manly clothes to just outside the bathroom door for Casey, before moving back over toward Laurel. "Up for some company?" (I should be shleeping soon too)

Maria: ~She gives a sheepish smile, then ducks back into Ana's room~

Casey Iver: ((Im good to call it, casey's just gonna get cleaned changed and collapse into a lounge chair))

Laurel Hensley: She nods to Ana, smiling slightly as she wraps an arm around Ana's shoulders. "Please."

Maria: ((Maria will likely stay for a little longer, then slip off and head back to the house))

ScarletIris: (awesome) The real Ana stays asleep. Beth waits for casey to come back out, then curls up all clingy like to the man. Jay comes back within the hour to check on maria. Fakey ana heads to bed with laurel.

Laurel Hensley: ((Thanks for the scene, guys!))

Casey Iver: *Casey slowly wanders back out, his face still cut, but the wounds are clean. His eyes glance around, rings under his eyes at how tired he is, when he spots Beth he will walk over to her and seat himself next to her. Quiet the entire time*((Awesome rap up guys. That was quite the scene all in all.))

Maria: ((Yar. ^_^ ni ni))