Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((Here))

Katana (pb 2): ((here))

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: ((Corbin is here...bringing in Merc, too.))

Joshua Coil: ((Here!))

Mercury: (done)

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Craven has offered to host the little get together in the Pack House. He's gotten referreshments and such all ready to go and in the dinning room. He's also got plans and assorted documents all layed out, there is a laptop prepared with a projector too. This is definately set up for a good little hashing session. The man is dress comfortably in slacks and a dark gray dress shirt. He's got leather dress shoes on and is missing his tie that he might have been wearing earlier.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Kesley, the Lords Ragabash is absent from the little gathering. At least visibly, but there is a speaker phone set up on the coffee table for the woman to listen in on the meeting through a secured line.

Katana (pb 2): Katana has helped Craven get ready for this shindig. She is wearing a plum tube top underneath a black mesh top and black spandex pants with black leather jungle boots. Her long long black hair which hangs well down to her waist is worn loose.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: Corbin has helped set up, and tried not to get underfoot too much. A nice black shirt, casual blue jeans. He's really kind of a disaster in helping with any housework, but busywork was likely found to keep him out of the way.

Lucien Bourikas: He comes out of his room, dressed in the normal all black anymore.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He chooses a good spot to sit before they're all taken, somewhere near Lucien.

Joshua Coil: *Joshua, however, arrives, and waits outside for his Alpha. He gulps at his coffee. Maybe it's a calming agent.*

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: Troy drives to the directions given to him, and brings any of his pack members that need rides. The 2006 Infiniti M makes it's way to the pack house, pulling up at the curb, and out gets the Peace Eagle Alpha. He's had time to go home and get changed, so he is, for once, not in his strictly business get-up...the power suit exchanged for a simple black turtleneck and khakis. This is what the Royalist calls "dressing down."

Mercury: He has come with Natasha, dropped off by...you guessed it...a black stretch limo. He waits to get out, however, until he DOES see Troy. Then he and Natasha can get out and go join him, not go in with the Lords alone.

Joshua Coil: *He is suited up. A nice one. Tie. Shined shoes. He raises his chin when he sees Troy.*

Lucien Bourikas: He simply helps if he needs to, but seems no need, so he leans against the fireplace mantle. That seems his favorite spot. Corbin can either stand with him, or sit in the nearest chair.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : For now, Craven works to look through notes while the others get comfortable so that he can give a proper recap of things.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He stands, for now, maybe it looks more dignified.

Katana (pb 2): She stays near the fireplace that she seems to always sit at whenever there are meetings.

Natasha Carter(pb2): *Natasha stays close with merc once they get out, looking up at the pack house building, having been there once already, taking a deep breath and sighing it out as she looks to troy and joshua and nods, hands holding onto the strap of her satchel pack over her shoulder*

Mercury: Mercury's hair is tied back sleekly, and he is wearing a very nice suit, one that Rei picked out rather than Mercury. But he has left his piercings all in (lip, nose, three in each ear, webbing between thumb and forefinger). The black skull and crossbones tattoo visible on his hand, the flame tattoos visible going up his neck.

Natasha Carter(pb2): *just wearing her usual faded jeans and tshirt with leather moccasin boots, and the jet and bone beaded native style choker as well*

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He nods to Joshua, and looks over when Mercury and Natasha arrive, giving them similar gestures. Once they're gathered, he leads the way into the building and to the elevator, heading up.

Natasha Carter(pb2): (unless someone gave her 'nice' clothes that is*chuckles*)

Mercury: He nods solemnly to Troy and Joshua heads in en masse.

Mercury: ((as their pack heads in, that should read))

Lucien Bourikas: He does step into the kitchen to get some coffee, but opens a cabinet and adds a nice amount of JD to the cup before going back out to his prop himself back up.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((They also wait for Eddie. Coming up as a unit. *S*))

Joshua Coil: *He accepts that, and lowers his head again, to follow Troy. He slouches, making himself shorter.*

Eddie: ((*arches an eyebrow* so. am i supposed to be here? or is Eddie not invited to this little gathering after all? since i wasn't actually told about it beginning and all that? *tilts head*))

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He has a cup of coffee in hand, straight black. The mug has a yellow smiley face on it and says If you steal this mug, I will kick you in the balls. Have a nice day.

Mercury: ((I saw her nick and assumed she came with Troy *S*))

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((Eddie is invited, AFAIK))

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((Troy's certainly not leaving her out. :) ))

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: ((I do believe Lucien invited the entire pack, so that does mean Eddie. *S*))

Lucien Bourikas: (This was the scene I told you about last night! I just didn't know the place for sure then)

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Craven continues to wait, closing up his note pad as he looks around at those gathering in.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((Bottom line. Eddie's invited. Let's move forward, please.)) He leads the pack to the front door of the apartment and knocks.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He straightens automatically when he hears someone at the door.

Eddie: ((mmmm. then i've a small suggestion to offer. i'll offer it either publically or privately--your choice.)) *and her cab arrives. she steps out of it and pays the cabbie cheerfully enough, then scampers towards her friends* sorry......cabbie couldn't find the house or something.

Mercury: He stands at the back of his pack, near Natasha.

Katana (pb 2): Katana is just Katana and sits on the floor by the fireplace, long legs pulled up close to her chest.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4] -> Mercury: Okay, I hate to beat a dead horse, but I gotta ask. Is Dusty seeming a little...off to you tonight?

Mercury -> Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((Yes...she says that Snow cussed her out over icq. I don't know what about.))

Mercury -> Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((Don't repeat that *sigh* I just want to do this scene and not deal with b.s.))

Troy Lawrence [PB 4] -> Mercury: ((Snow hasn't talked to her tonight.))

Mercury -> Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((I think it was yesterday, I didn't really pay too much attention to it. Dealing with a vicious headache. *S* I dont' have the energy.))

Natasha Carter(pb2): *who remains quiet, giving a nod and slight smile to eddie as she joins them, still sticking near mercury as they wait*

Troy Lawrence [PB 4] -> Mercury: ((yeah, I went off on her too. I just lost my temper. Long story, but...yeah, not for now.))

Joshua Coil: *He follows. Eddie gets a small smile.*

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: When the door opens, he nods and gives a protocol smile to the person who opens it, whoever that may be. "Good evening."

Mercury: He grins when he sees Eddie, relaxing just slightly. Now the pack is complete.

Eddie: *she grins back at Josh and pats his arm briefly*

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: It's probably the YOUNGEST who gets to play butler, imagine that. So yes, Corbin grudgingly answers the door, but when it's opened his perfectly warm smile is in place.

Eddie: *grins back to Merc, flashing a wink. and a very soft rumble to Tasha. Troy gets a cheery nod*

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He bids the Peace Eagles to enter, and returns to his place standing up beside Lucien at the fireplace, Katana sitting near them.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "Good evening," craven says with a nod to those as they come in. "Everyone help themselves to some snacks or whatever, once everyone is situationed I will try to recap the situation as we know it and fill in the blankes for anyone that might not be up on the current situation."

Lucien Bourikas: He gives a polite nod to each as they enter, only having met a few of them, and doesn't recognize Josh in his homid form.

Katana (pb 2): Katana watches everyone who comes in with her cool steel grey eyes. And remains quiet, in true Katana form.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : ((We want to skip to getting things moving along since we don't have that much time?))

Eddie: *food? her ears perk up--metaphorically. although she'll wait for Troy to grab munchies first*

Mercury: The only one he knows, really, is Lucien, and he give him a slight smile and a nod. Not real comfortable, though. Maybe it's because he's just naturally Ragey.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He sips his coffee and patiently waits for things to start.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He smiles to Corbin and moves inside, his attention going next to the other Alpha. "Good evening, Craven-rhya. Katana. Mister Bourikas." He nods in deference to Craven's hospitality. "Thank you." No refreshments for him...he moves to a seat and settles into it.

Mercury: He avoids snacks, for now, and sits down near his pack.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((If we could move past getting in the building, yes, I would love that. Didn't think it would take an hour to do so.))

Eddie: *once she's got food and drink, she settles down, preferably on the floor where it's comfy, and fixes her attention on Craven*

Natasha Carter(pb2): (s'fine with me*nods*)

Lucien Bourikas: He returns Troy's greeting.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : He smiles a little to everyone, happy for the turn out. "My current Beta, and our Packs Ragabash is in Albany right now preparing a staging area for us and is listening in on the speaker phone. Thanks again for coming, and here is what we know..." ((Big post coming up))

Katana (pb 2): Katana does give Troy a very polite nod and smile to acknowledge him.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Calm down there, Shakespeare, you're not writing a book, just a post. Limit yourself to 2000 letters.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : (2000 leter limit? *mutters*

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He nods to Craven, not interrupting the man...letting him present the information.

Katana (pb 2): ((Hehe..ooops Shakespeare ;) ))

Craven (Lord Pack House) : From what we know, the school has been in operation for close to a decade. Though four years ago it was bought out by a Doctor Nicholas Crane from California. He was fired for improper conduct then suddenly bought out the Blackwood School. He brought in most of his own people, but a handful of origional staff remained on for the first year. Only a few of those continued on, the others left the school and many attempted or succeeded in killing themselves afterwards.

We've been able to plant Racheal into the school as a student and through her, have a clear picture of what has been going on. I assure you it is rather shocking. There has also been mysterious help from either a wizard or spirit who has been visiting Morgane through dreams. This contact has lead to some further disturbing information that I'll ask Corbin or Katana to relate soon.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : We beleive that through some type of mystical contamination, that the students and staff have lost many of their inhibitions. The staff have helped to guide mostly the male students into becoming dominating perverts who seek power and gratification. Being tought that if they want something, take it. There is also an underlying plan apparently to create some type of spiritual sinkhole... a link to Malfease here on earth through the spiritual corruption taking place there. And it has been confirmed that there are arcane symbols all about the school, hiden from plain sight

Craven (Lord Pack House) : he final element we have learned and I hope confirmed is that without constant influxes of the enchanted ... water we believe, the students will revert to normal and forget almost all of what they did under the influence. Even loosing the Taint that is within them. We have seen this in Amy, but she was only there less then a year. It is possible, more hands on methods will be needed with those of longer exposure. So, to put it midly, we have our work cut out for us.

Right now, we have two entire packs invovled in this. The Glasswalkers are offering assistance in their own way, as well as people from First Defense who are Kin, Garou, and mortals in the know that are trained to handle situations for back up to help us. This is still our show though, and if we think we need less or more help then we can make the arrangements as needed from here. The school is currently on summer break, so we have some difficult choices to make tonight on what our next step should be.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He listens attentively, even though it's stuff that he does know. He still pays complete attention.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "Let me know if I am forgetting something or left something out in this condenced version."

Joshua Coil: *He listens. But mostly he watches the front door. On guard duty.*

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He nods at the things he knows, which is a fair amoutn...frowns at the stuff he doesn't, considering it. He listens, but does not seem quite as shocked as one might think. Inhibition-lowering seems to be a standard practice of the Wyrm in New York.

Eddie: *wrinkles her nose, dual eyes flashing a moment. not speaking--for one, he may not be done talking. for two, her mouth's full*

Natasha Carter(pb2): *sitting next to merc, she listens quietly, brows furrowing but silent*

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He clears his throat. "Have we learned whether this...sinkhole that would be created is done through a ritual, or perhaps if the continued corruption of the area will open or re-open an already existing one?"

Craven (Lord Pack House) : He looks around at everyone now that he's finished speaking mostly, giving a look to Tony incase he wants to pick up things or not. He does look over to Corbin as well for a moment.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "I think from what we've been told and witnessed that it will be opened through a Ritual. Apparently it is a known technique of the person who contacted Morgane, and that this Crenshaw stole the method."

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He nods to Craven and when he mentions Crenshaw, he picks it up. "I learned some things about this Crenshaw character. Some interesting, and disturbing parallels."

Eddie: so....we'd rather need to stop this "sinkhole" ritual if at allpossible. since i imagine closing it after it's done would be heaps harder than trying to shut it down now.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: "Crenshaw is a collector or Roman artifacts. That in itself is not unusual. He has a background as an English teacher, worked for a high school in his home city of Dallas, Texas. He exhibited some unusual displays of wealth, such as the purchase of a rather large home that should have been beyond his means. Perhaps overextending his credit, perhaps something else." (more coming)

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: "Crenshaw was the man with the tattoos, if I understood Miss Becker correctly. The teacher." He nods a bit and what Corbin says, Amy's words to the Fang seeming to verify them.

Joshua Coil: So we go in, we kill him. Cut off the head, the snake should wither.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: "When the school changed hands, there was an immediate increase in personal violence, sexual violence, vandalism. It calmed down after about a year...in fact, it dropped off suddenly until even below the average for the city. I've looked into a few other statistics. Teenage dropsouts and runaways are increasing steadily. It could be simply a trend, but it might be something more."

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: "There have been a few news items that have peaked my interest, but I'm reluctant to share it at this point because I have no clear link to this school."

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Craven nods to Eddie, "Very true on the ritual... if it success I don't even have a clue on how we might reverse it. The perversion of the place has been battering the area and making a feeding ground for Wyrm spirits." and then nods to Troy. "Exactly, and he has mysical abilities that are connected to the markings. He right now is the primary target I think."

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: "I do know someone from the Texas area, and I was going to ask her about this, if Craven agrees that it's a good idea." He looks to him. "Paige is from Texas."

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: "From what I have seen and heard, this person who has contacted Miss Kristonovich has left her in quite a state herself." He looks over at Craven. "Not to doubt the information or be overly paranoid, but how positive are we that the information he has supplied is legitimate? I assume that we have independant verification of it"

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: ((Put post before Craven's so Corbin isn't interrupting his Alpha *S*))

Eddie: *nods to Craven, frowning* all those kids.....*softly*

Katana (pb 2): Katana just listens quietly, glancing back and forth betwen the various speakers.

Mercury: His jaw is ticcing. Ever since the 'sexual violence' part was uttered.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "She might know of him, but I wouldn't count on her having been in the same school but it doesn't hurt to ask her." and then he looks to Troy. "Corbin and Katana have information about a place this entity was trying to get Morgane to come to. I've had Racheal though confirm what we have been told so far, and it fits. We think he is a rival, who is using us against a potential threat to his plans for the area."

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He nods solemnly, but doesn't speak up about the place Craven is talking about, knowing that Katana should have a chance to give her information, too.

Eddie: *shifts slightly to lean against Merc's knee. a soft rumble*

Mercury: He silently and unobtrusively reaches out to take Eddie's hand in his, then Natasha's hand with his other. Saying nothing, silent as stone.

Natasha Carter(pb2): *she keeps the brow furrowed quiet look, putting a hand on mercs arm gently at one point, still silent and listening herself*

Katana (pb 2): She gives a nod to Corbin to allow him to relate the discovery they made.

Eddie: *squeezes Merc's hand gently. it's by no means a test of strength. continues munching with her other hand and listens carefully*

Katana (pb 2): ((I need to brb))

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Craven nods a little to Eddie and her mention of the kids and then looks to Corbin to listen to him.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He frowns deeply at that, not at all seeming to like the idea of being used by one Wyrm servant against another. "Then, once Crenshaw and the school are dealt with, we will have to deal with this...wizard or spirit as well."

Joshua Coil: *He mutters under his breath.* I miss Laidan.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Craven looks to Troy and nods, "I completely agree... not to mention this game of his has damaged one of our Kin."

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He nods back to Katana and takes a deep breath. "The neighborhood is one of the most dangerous in this city, and that's saying something. The building...the closer we got, the more we felt...spiritually wrong. I'd call it the heebie-jeebies, but it was more serious than that. We encountered a streetwalker and she was terrified of the building. Only the lure of a lot of money could entice her in. When we entered the building...there was a smell of blood. Not death, exactly, but blood. There was a strange light flickering but at that point, we didn't get close enough to investigate."

Eddie: *nods to Josh, with a soft sigh*

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He looks at Joshua, nodding his agreement. The Alpha misses his old Beta as well. Eyes turn to Corbin, listening to him and frowning.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: As we lingered in the building, that bad feeling came again, stronger. Definitely stronger. It felt...well, it felt like everything was futile. That death and despair were all any of us could expect. The streetwalker felt it strongly as well; she broke down and then we heard footsteps. We knew we had to leave, and we carried the girl out of there. Back at the motel, I asked her about the building. She said it's where people go to die. I pressed further on that, and she said people go there to kill themselves. Not to be murdered, but to commit suicide. I asked her how long it's been that way, and she said longer than she's been in the area, but I didn't get a precise length of time."

Lucien Bourikas: He listens, but says nothing, his own thoughts semi-confirmed perhaps, but the normal neutral mask in place.

Mercury: He keeps contact with the two female members of the Peace Eagles, listening intently.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "And this is where he was trying to lure Morgane too." he says calmly with a look over to Lucien for a moment.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: His eyes widen as the impact of that JUST hits him, and he draws in his breath softly, looking to Lucien as well. Troubled, he takes a sip of his coffee to give himself something to do.

Eddie: *a scowl, eyes narrowing, at this tidbit*

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He scowls at that thought of Morgane sent to a place where people commit suicide...perhaps taking it personally, for some reason. Certainly moreso then one would imagine from the stoic Fang.

Katana (pb 2): Katana is absolutely stoic on all of this as she listens quietly.

Lucien Bourikas: He meets Corbin's gaze, but has nothing to add, nothing to say. He just leans against the fireplace mantle.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "This building could actually be the result of a completed ritual that happened under our nose. I am not sure yet, but it is clear enough that the spiritual pain of the place is enough to cause despair in those that get too close. I do not wish to get too distracted though from our true purpose. Destroy that school before the summer is through."

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: "The girl recovered," he says quietly. "Once she was out of the building and away from there, she did recover. She seemed exhausted, but I don't know if that was because of her reactions or she was just, um, tired after a busy night." Faint blush. "But she recovered her emotions the further away we got."

Joshua Coil: *He isn't sure what to think. On one hand, the woman DID knock him out with a chair. On the other, she deserved their protection.*

Mercury: He nods in savage agreement to destroy the school, the Ahroun's face easily showing his anger.

Lucien Bourikas: He looks at Craven then for a moment, meeting his eyes for the moment he looks at him, thoughts obvious in them. He had tried to say things, but basically felt brushed off.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: "Agreed," he says with a nod. "The school is our priority."

Eddie: *tries to puzzle out a thought* you think maybe this building...is kind of a...a psychic vampire? and maybe they're setting out to make the school into something similiar?

Mercury: "Will we have to be concerned about the Treaty in this matter? I thought I should ask."

Natasha Carter(pb2): *she nods to the destroying the school, shaking her head gently at the rest, fidgeting a bit where she sits*

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "According to the spirit, there is a process that keeps the enchantement on the students active over their time away, I think we might have interrupted that but it will only prove a minor setback if we do not finish this before they return. There are only a handful of students there for summmer school, and not all of the staff remain either but the majority are still there. Racheal has stayed on too. We might have a Bringer of the Light actually on the premises to help as well should we need it, but now we need to decide how best to accomplish this and keep the authorities away from the school."

Mercury: He looks to Eddie.

Joshua Coil: It is of the Wyrm, *he says calmly in regards to Mercury's question.*

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: "We have contacts on the police force, right? Will they be enough to help keep the heat off us?"

Mercury: "So are vampires," he mutters to Joshua.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: "A Bringer of the Light." He frowns a little. Apparently, Troy doesn't know all the camps of the Lords.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: A glance over at Troy. A faint frown, which he attempts to conceal with another sip of coffee.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Craven looks to Eddie thoughtfully, "Yes, perhaps. The building influences people maybe... and they hope the school will have a similar effect on those who enter the area once complete. Its a good guess."

Joshua Coil: *He looks back to Mercury.* Their purpose is effectual to City.

Lucien Bourikas: He glances to Craven as he speaks of his camp.

Mercury: Joshua: He shrugs. "Not here to argue. Just wanting to make sure before we take down these bastards and then get the Concerto people on our ass. It's a fair question."

Lucien Bourikas: He glances to Craven as he speaks of his camp.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "I don't think the Treaty will matter here, and even if it does it will not stand in the way of what must be done. The police though, the local police of that county is out of our influence I am afraid. At least right now."

Eddie: *tilts her head* what is the purpose of this sinkhole they're trying to create? that we have to get rid of before summer's over? maybe knowing that'd give some clues to where it's weakest. make it a bit easier to destroy it. *wrinkles her nose* although honestly, i sort of wish we could jsut burn it down. nice and simple.

Lucien Bourikas: (sorry for double post)

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: Corbin nods thoughtfully to Craven. "I wonder if there's a way to scramble their signals so that they don't know anything's going down..."

Eddie: *nods to Craven slowly* sounds like, if the school's meant to be another emotion-vamp sort of place, it doesn't feed off despiar as much as...what? rage? lust? something like those?

Lucien Bourikas: He looks to Craven, finally speaking, "Would it be possible for me to perhaps work with this Bringer of Light, Rhya?"

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "There was something this other person said about it opening a doorway between Malfease and the earth. Like it will act as a portal beyond perhaps, a gateway into Malfease itself and allow for the forces of the Wyrm to come through. I don't know though for sure." he says to Eddie.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: "Lust, it seems," he says quietly in answer to Eddie. "At least, that's my impression. I could be wrong. Perhaps it's a mixture."

Natasha Carter(pb2): even if a building is burnt down or destroyed, the 'soul' of what has happened or what the building 'is' could still remain....is it sure it is the building itself and not the grounds it stands on?

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He barely suppresses a shiver. The mention of that horrific place, of which he has only the barest glimmerings of what it would be like, is enough to give him nightmares.

Mercury: He looks to Natasha, a slow nod. Interesting point.

Eddie: *nods to Corbin* so what'd be best to counteract that? lust isn't always about sex, though--something to keep in mind if we're right and this's something we can use. you can lust for things like power or wealth as much as physical gratification.

Eddie: *blinks and nods to Tasha slowly*

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: Eddie: "It's about control. Domination. As Craven-rhya mentioned. So less about sex itself, yes."

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Craven looks from Lucien and then to Corbin. "Pehraps Corbin, or distract them away to something else. If we do it quietly enough we might never raise an alarm. Or I hope." and then to Lucien. "Maybe, though I am not sure how you would be invovled. This one is young, and fits in. Already on the inside, and also very concerned about Racheal. As am I."

Lucien Bourikas: Quietly, "We are all concerned." He goes back quiet then, leaning on the fireplace.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He frowns a bit as his statement/question goes unanswered, and decides to rephrase it into a clearer question. "Forgive me, Craven-rhya...what exactly is a Bringer of the Light?"

Natasha Carter(pb2): is it possible a cleansing would or could help upon this place?

Craven (Lord Pack House) : He looks from Troy, then over to Lucien. "Might you want to explain?" he says to his fellow Lord.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: His lips twist a moment and he looks at Troy. His hand grips his cup just a little harder than necessary.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "A cleansing... a big one I think will be needed once we have the place secured. Especially within the Umbra... I'm afraid a Blight has or will soon form there on the site."

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: Craven: "I would be willing to learn the Rite before hand, if that would help."

Natasha Carter(pb2): *nodding about a big cleansing, she looks to corbin when he speaks, then looks to craven* I know the rite, if it helps...

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He nods at mention of the Rite of Cleansing, as if it were a foregone conclusion, and turns his gaze expectantly to Lucien.

Joshua Coil: ((Sorry... I'm actually gonna cut out. Josh will simply just stand there and guard anyway. I had promised to run a Changeling scene tonight, and I can hardly concentrate on one scene. Other than the fact that no one told me about it till like five minutes before it started. So just gonna scoot and sort of drop right after I finish this up.))

Lucien Bourikas: He glances from Craven to Troy, then nods. "If you wish, Rhya. The Bringers of Light are of our tribe that face the Wyrm at its heart, that deal with the Wyrm in its own territory, and in all forms, and normally do so on their own. They use techniques and gifts that enable them to hide their identities from even others of the tribe in order to do what must be done. I suppose you could sum it up by saying that they do the unseen... dirty work for the tribe, and the Nation, but to us... it is our necessary call."

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "Those who can teach the rite should set up times to teach it to everyone before hand." he says with a nod. And of course, it helps to get renown for people.... *hint hint*

Lucien Bourikas: He looks to Corbin, "I could teach you, or Craven Rhya."

Katana (pb 2): "I can help teach it too," she actually speaks up finally.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "They help to destory the Wyrm from within." he says over to Troy after listening to Lucien.

Eddie: *scratches her head* not sure i can learn it, but, if it's possible to try, i'll do so.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((*Beats self obeidantly for not doing Renown* Been workin' on my posts for this month, I promise)) "I would also need to learn the Rite," he says calmly. At Lucien's words, he quirks a slight eyebrow, before nodding. "I see. Understood." And he leaves it at that...you learn something new every day.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He rolls his shoulders a moment, for a different reason than the Cleansing rite, and he smiles to Natasha. "I would be more than happy to do a service for you in exchange for learning the Rite. I am unsure what services you would require, but I am resourceful." He grins. "Even if I just fetch and carry things for you."

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: ((DLP))

Lucien Bourikas: He adds quietly to Troy, "We are more concerned with dealing with the Wyrm than politics, and as such normally go unnoticed, but that is perfectly alright, as our goal is not to be noticed, but to destroy the Wyrm, whatever it takes."

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: Lucien: He of course turns to his Tribe mate once he realizes he has the Rite. "I would be more than happy to do a service for you in exchange for learning the Rite. I am unsure what services you would require, but I am resourceful." He grins. "Even if I just fetch and carry things for you."

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: Katana: "I could learn from you as well," he chuckles, "but I am already indebted to you for learning how to fight. I should get myself into Lucien's debt, too."

Lucien Bourikas: (it's alright, he can learn it from her, doesn't matter)

Katana (pb 2): She just shrugs. The offer was made and she goes back to quiet mode again.

Natasha Carter(pb2): I would teach anyone who would wish to know..*nodding slowly and speaking softly*

Mercury: He remains silent. The Ahroun thinking of the fight ahead.

Eddie: ((meh. i need to go to bed now. Eddie can either hang around and listen, or get a call saying she'sneeded at home. anyone have a pref? although the second's likely simpler.))

Craven (Lord Pack House) : ((Up to you *hugs* and thanks for participating))

Katana (pb 2): ((Call would be easiest hon. Sleep well.))

Eddie: ((*nods* ok. night, gang!)) *jumps slightly and shifts to dig the phone out of her waistband, glancing at the number. a wince* urm. my apologies--it's home. which means, probably, that one of the kids has an issue. *looks to Troy* may i go to my children?

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: "So, cleansing once the grounds are taken is covered," he says with a nod. "We need merely figure out which horse to put on the front of this cart. Exactly how to take the school."

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He looks over to his Beta and nods to her. "Of course, Eddie...by all means."

Mercury: "Kill everyone in it except the kids. Try to save the ones we can, kill the ones we can't. Then burn it to the ground and cleanse area?" Wolfish grin. A nice, simple, violent plan for a Full Moon.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : He nods about that, "And this I fear will depend on stealth. The School is secluded enough to hopefully not draw too much attention with gun fire. Explosions should be kept to a minimum for now though." with a look to Katana. "They also have about a dozen security guards on hand, with dogs."

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: "We need a bit more specific of a plan then that, Mercury." Though the simplicity of the plan IS appealing.

Katana (pb 2): Katana actually gives a full fledged disappointed look complete with frown to Craven when told she can't just go in and blow the place up.

Eddie: *nods to Troy gratefully* thanks, bossman. *a warm smile. nods to Craven* thanks, sir. soon's i get stuff settled at home, i'll call and find out what i missed. *rises, pausing to give Merc and Tasha hugs, Troy a salute, Josh a gentle touch on his shoulder, and the rest a smile and wave. before heading out to her kids*

Mercury: He nods in acceptance. "I know." Sigh. "Just a nice thought."

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "Blowing up in the end, yes, grenades early on... no." and he grins some to Katana.

Mercury: He returns Eddie's hug. "See you later."

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He nods to Eddie, watching her leave, and then looks back to Craven. "Human security, or...enhanced?" A little curl of the lip at that last word.

Katana (pb 2): "I'll work on my arsenal, Rhya."

Mercury: "I need to learn demolitions," he mumbles. Oh yay. Give the Ragey Ahroun dynamite... "Okay, stealth...should we be tossing actual ideas out here, or is there something already in the works?"

Natasha Carter(pb2): *she looks to eddie, blinks, a concerned look , then takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly, trying to relax, looking back to the conversation at hand*

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "We've avoid direct contact with security... safer that way, but I am going to assume enhanced. With what I understand happens there, no one that keeps silent on what happens there is innocent."

Lucien Bourikas: "Goodnight, Eddie, the Mother go with you," He tells her quietly, then just as quietly steps away and into the kitchen. More coffe, laced with JD.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Kesley finally speaks up from the speaker phone, "Nothing in place yet Mercury but I'm thinking booby traps, sniper work, and some up close wetwork. The moment that failes, we rush in and slaughter everyone that gets in our way." the Ragabash says with some venom in her voice.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: "I believe your fists can do more damage then dynamite, Mercury." A faint smile at the rare joke from the Fang, and he looks back to Craven. "Fair enough. Then we should attempt to get by the security, I believe. An extended fight with them would only allow Crenshaw to be warned and possibly escape. We can clean out the lessers after."

Mercury: He perks, leaning towards the speaker phone. "I volunteer for up close and personal."

Mercury: Troy: "Well..." A little sheepish. "I do have a tendency to drop 'em with one punch." Sniffs. "Glass jawed bastard Wyrm things." He doesn't sound like he's kidding, either.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "And we do have two on the inside that can give us hopefully the best time to act. There are also times on weekends when students are allowed to leave the school with special permission."

Natasha Carter(pb2): is there a confirmation of more disruptive and negative spirits about the area or just educated guess? perhaps such spirits if they are there could be used against what goes on there.....turning it against itself so to speak? or...use the influence upon the human population that it has.....if it is more than lust, if there is violence....vandalism and violence happen all the time, yes?

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He listens intently, though offering nothing for the time being. Until... "I can purchase a police scanner, monitor their calls. That will give us a heads-up if the cops are on their way. Then maybe we can deal with them."

Lucien Bourikas: It takes him a few to leave the kitchen, but he does return to take up attention at the fireplace, his face a little thoughful before the mask drops over it again.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Kesley: "Very good, I'm good with a weapon... rifle but I might need to stay up close to get around unseen. There is a dungeon under the Library that we know holds kidnap victims and has torture equipment. It is where the taint is greatest also."

Natasha Carter(pb2): *hearing the others she just quiets and listens once more*

Craven (Lord Pack House) : He looks to Natasha, "The spirits have been confirmed but not fully explored. Too easy for the alarm to be raised that someone is on to them. I think we have seen evidence that the local town is being effected in some way but not sure right now."

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: "Not entirely sure, no," he agrees with Craven. "But there has been a few incidents in the news that are giving me pause."

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "Such as?" he asks Corbin.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: His attention goes to Corbin when the younger Lord mentions the news events for the second time.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: "The increased runaways and drop outs, of course. But in the news, I read about this girl in the area who simply disappeared. And about a week or a little later, the local high school's gym teacher is murdered, his house burned to ash. Next day? There's a huge celebration by that school's students, and the police had to bust it up. Don't know if they killed their teacher, maybe it's a leap, but...if they did...it seems like they could have been incited to mob violence...?"

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He looks a trifle embarrassed. "Maybe I'm just talking out my butt and it's big of an assumption. It just struck me as odd."

Lucien Bourikas: He speaks again, although it seems a bit hesitant, "Rhya, if you have knowledge of the items I speak of, my identity could be covered, and I could at least find out to what extent the police and townspeople are affected. If you know how to make bane fetishes?"

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: ~Corbin reads and watches the news faithfully every day; it's just one of those things his packmates can count on him doing.~

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He looks at Lucien, intrigued by his idea.

Lucien Bourikas: (hold that post until Corbin is finished, he wouldn't just talk over him)

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: ((He's finished.))

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He frowns a bit, considering Corbin's words about the news stories. "It's not something at all to disreagrd, at the very least." The mention of Bane fetishes gets a raised brow, but he says nothing, letting Craven handle it.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : He shrugs some. "What is your plan?" he asks to Lucien.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He flushes, a faint smile, and he returns to his cooling coffee.

Katana (pb 2): Katana untangles her legs slowly, and gets to her feet and stretches before moving out to the kitchen.

Lucien Bourikas: "If, as you say the main investigation has been the school itself, but not so much the area around it, although we might have to deal with that... I simply thought to attempt to learn what I could. How far extended it is. They knew of me at the gas station. My blood itself sings to them easily enough it seems. With enough cover I might be able to find out a few other things that could be of aid. I need to do something other than simply organzie meetings and prepare, Rhya." His state of lately has been more on edge than Craven has seen before, or seems to acknowledge.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He looks up, dark green eyes tracking Katana as she moves out of the room, then looks back between Craven and Lucien, his own mind spinning as he considers options.

Natasha Carter(pb2): *looking to lucien hearing his words, she blinks and looks to the satchel pack in her lap with a quiet thoughtful expression*

Katana (pb 2): She's not out in the kitchen too long, having grabbed something out there but not actually bringing it back in before this time she decides to sit down in the chair that at least those in the pack might remember as the one that Ingvar would sit in.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : He nods slightly, "I'm not about to send you into the school. No matter how desperate you are to be doing something. There has been evidence that the Police are involved, or at least suseptible from information from Amy. We also are not any closer to learning how this school was bought out. There is someone else pulling the strings I think."

Lucien Bourikas: "I didn't say the school, Rhya, but as you wish." He turns from the group then, still listening but staring in the fireless fireplace.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "So the town could be a good place to investigate more. If you wish something to do." he finally adds.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: "I could attempt to see more clearly what is anything going on in the Police, but that far up, my connections fade." He looks between Craven and Lucien. "Still, I will aid in providing you pre-investigative intelligence however I may, Mr. Bourikas."

Lucien Bourikas: He turns slowly to look back at Craven, his expression very carefully mantained, "If it would do good, then I will do it. I need to do something, or go crazy. That is the truth of matters, Rhya. It has gotten to that point. At least with me."

Lucien Bourikas: A slow look to Troy, only having heard a little about him, but not much, "That would be welcome, Mr Lawrence." His tone is still enchanting, even if it seems flat. It would almost seem he is holding himself back with extreme effort. Think of a time bomb sitting in the room with them but not ticking loudly enough to hear.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : He just looks at Lucien for a long momoment, and then just looks to Troy. "Thank you, I'm sure Lucien will put your help to good use."

Katana (pb 2): Katana watches Lucien quietly. Hard to tell what she's thinking.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: A faint smile and a gracious nod to Craven. "Of course."

Mercury: He still remains silent. But now he grabs something to eat. When he thinks people aren't looking.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "Is there anything else then that we need to discuss? I've got copies for everyone of the area around the school and the school itself as we know it. I would like the Ahrouns and others trained in combat to decide what will work best so we can better make use of our resources. I do not want anyone getting away out there."

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "And those of you not so skilled at fighting, better continue to prepare... or figure out how else each of you shall assist. Be it hearding children, or distracting the police."

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He nods. "I'll look into what might be available to scramble police radios, and maybe get my hands on a scanner to monitor their calls."

Mercury: "I would like to see a copy, if you don't mind. It will be good to memorize the layout."

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "You should talk to the Glass Walkers, if they have jammers... for cellphones, police, and the like then we should get something. Also to monitor their communications incase they get wind of things."

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Craven hands over a prepared folder, complete with pictures of the various buildings taken from up close."

Lucien Bourikas: He turns to look back into the ashes of the fireplace, having been preparing in the gym for months now. He says nothing, just listens.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: Craven: "Yes, sir. I'll contact Simon Gentle."

Mercury: Mercury conveniently doesn't mention he's a Glasswalker. Not up on that kind of stuff anyway.

Mercury: He takes a folder, studying the contents.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: He has seen what's in the folders, so he doesn't grab one.

Natasha Carter(pb2): *looking to mercury, she moves over to the folder he has,looking along with him*

Katana (pb 2): She doesn't take one either.

Mercury: He moves the folder over between him and Natasha so she can see more easily.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He takes afolder, looking it over with a practiced air about him.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Craven stands there still, looking to Katana for a moment.

Katana (pb 2): "Sir?" she looks back to him.

Lucien Bourikas: He'll get on later, just to rehash and make sure he hasn't missed anything, but right now he continues to look into the fire, a bundle of calm rage (odd enough combination) just standing there.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He looks up, glancing between Katana and Craven briefly, before his eyes drop back to the photos of the buildings, committing them to memory.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : He just shrugs some before waiting to see if anyone has anything else to add, or ask.

Lucien Bourikas: (one, and fireplace)

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "No, but that can be pinned down in a day or two." he says and Kelsey chimes in she'll make that a priority.

Katana (pb 2): "I'll still need to think some since I can't just go and blow it all up into nice little tiny pieces parts," some what intimidating the way she sounds about doing something like that, definitely dark and sinister...and serious sounding.

Mercury: ~Merc stays quiet until it's time to leave.~

Lucien Bourikas: He does glance to Katana for a moment, perhaps showing that he actually agrees with her, but says nothing.

Corbin Justice [PB 4]: Corbin eventually goes off to bed.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He nods, directing his attention to the speakerphone. "Thank you." A slight nod. "When I learn what I can of the authorities, I will pass the information onto you, Rhya...and you as well, Mr. Bourikas."

Lucien Bourikas: He will utter all the appropriate things for those leaving, but then stand and stare into the fireplace. Unless anyone says anything else to him, or they all leave then, he will get his coat and simply take off for now.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : "Thank you."

Katana (pb 2): Katana waits around to talk with Kesley on a few things after everyone is gone. And perhaps Craven. ((And with that, I poofie))

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: "Of course." He nods and smiles. "Until then, by your leave, we'll depart and begin to prepare."

Katana (pb 2): ((Night!))

Lucien Bourikas: If Katana and Craven and Kelsey seem to want to talk, he'll ease out a little faster than last post.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: ((Night, all! *Hugs all around*))

Lucien Bourikas -> Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: You aren't on ICQ. Does this mean no finishing last night's scene?

Craven (Lord Pack House) : Craven nods, offering thanks again to everyone for coming.

Natasha Carter(pb2): *when troy seems ready to leave she gets with mercury and after a quiet look about heads out*

Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: He nods to the present members of Dark Elements, and then leads his pack out.

Craven (Lord Pack House) : ((Thanks everyone! :) ))

Troy Lawrence [PB 4] -> Lucien Bourikas: ((My Q has been being a bitch to me at the moment. *Hugs* Gimme a few, lemme see if I can bring it up.))

Troy Lawrence [PB 4] -> Lucien Bourikas: ((All day, rather. Not at the moment. :P))

Lucien Bourikas -> Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: If you don't want to, I'll just go with plan B

Troy Lawrence [PB 4] -> Lucien Bourikas: ((Well, lemme try to get ICQ up, at least.))

Lucien Bourikas -> Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: kk but I'm running out of off time, and still on backdate stuff. None of my characters are going anywhere, and very fast, no matter what I try. Continuing to play support characters is getting old. Not meant for you, but just that's the way it is. This game is too much like some others I've been in, at least seems that way, and I want to actually DO something other than just play window dressing.

Lucien Bourikas -> Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: Ya know, we could play in a room. Obviously you have no problem with them.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4] -> Lucien Bourikas: ((Running out of time Tonight? I'm trying to get it up...it seems like it's about to connect, and then drops off. Gonna try through regular Q and not Trillian.))

Troy Lawrence [PB 4] -> Lucien Bourikas: ((We could do that, too, yeah.))

Lucien Bourikas -> Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: Not tonight, but days off. If I don't do some things the next few days, it is four MORE days of not being here, except maybe site mails. I just get the feeling that...oh well nevermind, maybe I am just being weird. Coincidences do happen, even if they seem to happen quite often concerning me lately.

Lucien Bourikas -> Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: At least that is what I gotta believe. If not, then I wish people would just have the balls to tell me otherwise, and I could just quit wasting my time banging my head against walls. Not directed entirely at you, just things in general with this game.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4] -> Lucien Bourikas: ((I know what you're saying. MT Residence?))

Lucien Bourikas -> Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: Okay, and yes, I'm sensitive, but I would prefer the truth over bullshit, Ravyn. it might hurt some, but it would save me a BUNCH of effort, time and stress. I might not like it, but I prefer truth.

Lucien Bourikas -> Troy Lawrence [PB 4]: Especially since this is the net, and SUPPOSEDLY to be a game, and meant to relieve stress. Lately it isn't doing that, it is adding to my stress and workload. Going there now, but I would HOPE that if you really didn't want to do this you would tell me, otherwise I am going to assume that you do and continue onward.

Troy Lawrence [PB 4] -> Lucien Bourikas: ((I have no response to that that you'll believe, it seems, because I'm done with the futility of trying to convince you of things you're dead set on believing. Going to MT Residence.))