Maria: ((~G~ Jump on in))

Blind: The roof is your general box roof, it's fairly clear with the exception of some glass that's been shattered from beer bottles that've been thrown up, and even that's relativly little.

Maria: ((That is, if Blind doesn't mind since he's running the scene ~L~))

Blind: ((do I ever mind having you around? *hugs*))

Casey Iver: ((bring it on!!))

Maria: ~She frowns, spinning around when she gets to the other side, prepared to bolt to either side to look for another escape route~

Casey Iver: *Spotting the girl Casey doesnt advance anymore, as she is obviously distraught. Reaching slowly into his pocket Casey pulls out his badge and shows the girl not moving anymore.* "Do you know what this is lass?" *Casey points to the badge and then to himself.*

ScarletIris: A sizable crow is perched atop the far ledge of the roof. Staring at the intruders. You could almost swear the bird was glaring at you.

Maria: ~Her eyes narrow at him, looking quite upset, moving to the left a few steps~ *sp* Stay away! You're working with that bad man!

Maria: d10: peek a boo: 2,8,9,10,7,

ScarletIris: The bird looks between the two. Unnerved at their very prescence.. at what she feels is HER damn roof. She lets out an aggressive "CAW!"

Maria: ~And in her search for rocks, instead of glass to throw (since, glass is sharp and might actually hurt him, and innocent little Maria just couldn't deal with that), she spots the bird with the evil glare. A yelp, and she shuffles back the other way~

ScarletIris: The bird scuttles toward Maria. "CAW!" It stares up to Casey. Quiet.

Casey Iver: *Casey looks to the bird and examines it.* "I don't know you do i?" *Putting away his badge Casey sits there for a moment trying to figure out what to do.*

Maria: ~She screams, and bolts a few steps away from the advancing bird~

ScarletIris: The bird flutters up and takes roost on Casey's shoulder should he allow it. Another glare cast down to Maria.

Casey Iver: *Casey looks at the bird quizically as it lands on his shoulder, completely dumfounded and full of realization at the same time.* "Whats the matter with her?"

ScarletIris: The bird matches Casey's look and gives the man a soft peck to the skull. As if the answer is obvious.

Maria: ~She moves to the far corner of the roof away from them, settling down into a crouch, wrapping her arms around her legs~

Casey Iver: "Hey, shes just a kid." *Either way Casey begins to back away not wanting to frighten the girl with the combined visage of himself and the crow.*

ScarletIris: The crow flutters off the man's shoulder, landing on the roof between Casey and the girl. The figure grows, shedding feathers and transforming into a tall woman. A woman staring down at Maria. She speaks sternly. "Stand up, womanchild. You're going to harm yourself."

ScarletIris: For an older woman, Lyndi appears to be in excellent shape. Her skin is a rich brown, her eyes a feral green. She's taller than average, scraping the six foot mark, with an athletic build. Her hands and feet alike are calloused, nails obviously unkept. She wears a pair of soiled khaki capris and a dirty white tank top, shoeless and not minding.

Maria: ~Her eyes go great big at the transforming bird, her arms tighting around her legs and crinkling the bags around her wrists~ LAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUREL!!!!!!!!!

ScarletIris: The woman blinks at the child, unnerved and confused. She hisses down at Maria. "Shut up! Mouth closed.. inside.. NOW, bitch!" She points back toward the way she came out, her voice one of feral authority. (roll coming)

ScarletIris: d10: : 1,4,7,8,4,8,

Casey Iver: *Casey rubs his head where lyndi poked him and walks a bit closer.* "Thought that was you Lyndi...what are you doin here?" *Pausing as Maria shreaks for the laurel whoever that is.* "I dont think shes goin to be able to understand ya."

Maria: d10: WP: 1,4,5,10,3,5,

Maria: ~She scrambles up again and darts towards the fire escape, tears welling up in her eyes~

ScarletIris: (*summons a ravyn* coooooooooooome to me byrdy!)

ScarletIris: Lyndi frowns, looking back to Casey. "The child will be safer indoors. This isn't the place for frightened ones. Now. What.. did you DO to her?"

Casey Iver: *Casey sighs and points back towards the staircase.* "I didn't do anything, I was downstairs tryin to figure out some things when her and this other fella came in, she was timid from the get go. Then when the fella moved again she darted for the fire escape. I came after her to try and get her off the roof. I wouldna do anythin to a wee lass like that..."

Blind: ((points out to casey that leon was there afore everyone, silly man))

ScarletIris: She glares at the man, evaluating his response perhaps. She starts to move toward the staircase, motioning for him to do the same. "Well come on, then.. better make sure she isn't pissing herself. I'd rather her be scared inside.. than scared off the edge of the fucking roof anyday."

Maria: ~She scrambles back down the fire escape, and tosses the bags in through the window~

Casey Iver: *Casey offers the lady the chance to go first and then follows shortly afterwards.* "I never wanted her to get like that...i was only tryin to help."

ScarletIris: She frowns moving down slowly, as not to make the girl wet herself. "I'm used to the reaction. If only I was wandering the rooftop as a fluffy bunny.. this could have all been avoided."

Blind: Leon is sat where he was before, in the chair gratting off the last of his apple that's now done to the core almost.

Over by the cuboards is a girl looking rather edgey herself. when maria swings things back into the room she jumps and closes the cuboard she was looking in with a slam.
Black hair and soft features the girl is in her Early to mid teens. She looks down avoiding any kind of contact with people. She years a baggy black long sleeved shirt, of which the sleeves are actually a little to long for her, and jeans and a pair of blue and white trainers. No jewellery or the like. ((for reference of those who would know, thrid virgin, means nothing to lydia or casey mind :P))

Maria: ~She climbs into the window and scoops up her bags, eyes darting around for a moment before bolting for the hallway again~

Maria: ~Until she sees the familiar face near the bar, and she skids to a stop~

Blind: With the voices of more people comming the girl decides to do the same, slinking back to her room trying not to be noticed, not running but walking briskly. looking at the floor.

William Halloran: The man was just making his way upstairs, running a hand over his hair. It had taken him this long to get someone to cover the door...but when Maria came in, he had gotten worried. He lumbers up the stairs, ducking his head as he clears the door into the main room. ((Huge guy, mangled face. Anyone needs more, ping me for full DD))

ScarletIris: Lyndi crawls into the lounge, effortlessly. Staring off toward maria. "Womanchild. Cease." Oh, bugger.. she's a kid. What is it kids say.. "Stop. Slow down.. Umm.. Halt." She looks to the other girl, confusion kicking in. "The tyrant's been busy. No wonder the court members are so up in arms.. they spend their time collecting pre-pubescent females."

Casey Iver: *Casey slides in through the window and then closes the window behind him.* "Oh my this place filled up while we were up there."

Blind: The girl stops when she Will enters near to him, glancing up and then quickly looking back at the floor backing off away towards a corner.

ScarletIris: "No kidding." She mumbles at Casey's comment. Eyes drifing warily to the giant. Sizing him up as it were. Stance defensive.

Maria: ~Her eyes watch the other girl as she moves off, then to Leon. She glares for a moment, and turns, starting to run down the hall again, not even trying to discern the words Lyndi speaks. Which between the three of them, was enough of a distraction that she runs headlong into Will in her attempt to bolt back out of the club~

ScarletIris: "Roadblock.." She mumbles, looking back toward the other skittish girl. Squinting with a confused look. "Womanchild.. what is it.. that you're so afraid of?"

William Halloran: He reaches out a hand and stops Maria before she runs right into him, eyes looking down at her with concern. ~Sp~ "You okay?"

Blind: Leon looks up, appearently undettured by the people having comme and gone, slidding his boots off the table and headed to throw the apples core away.

Casey Iver: *Casey looks around and spots Will.* "now is the time to take things very careful Lyndi." *Casey whispers to her.*

Maria: ~Her eyes go big, and she throws her arms around Will~ *sp* NO! Leon is trying to scare me and that other man is working with him and that lady said something and looked mean! I can't find Laurel anywhere! I went to the roof and she's not there!

Blind -> William Halloran: ((refference, Will would have neither let Leon nor Lydia up past the door, or into the club, wherever he was))

ScarletIris: She frowns over to Casey. "If you're going to be a pussy.. don't stand anywhere NEAR me."

William Halloran: He frowns, looking up between Casey and Lyndi, eyes narrowed. Appraising...but respectful for now, until they prove not to deserve it. ~Sp~ "You're all right, Maria."

Casey Iver: *Casey shakes his head.* "I'll stand and fight, i thought i showed ya that before. Im just suggesting caution, you know...diplomacy?"

ScarletIris: She snorts, mumbling under her breath. "Asking a member of the sixth for a bit of diplomacy.. look!" she points across the room, at nothing really "A clue. Fetch, seeer, fetch!"

Maria: ~She squeezes her arms around the big man, nodding some, clinging tightly~

Blind: Apple core goes in the trash and leon pulls another apple out of his pocket returning to his seat, feet up on the table and begining to slice into it, sliding the slices into his mouth as he does, seemingly unaware or uncaring for what's going on.
The other girl rereats up to where the counter meets the wall and just tries to make herself invisible.

ScarletIris: She rotates her gaze over to William. His narrowed look causing a frown to form, fists balling at her sides. "Who the fuck are you? Another one of the tyrant's lapdogs?"

Dark: ((Is this scene open))

Casey Iver: *At hearing Lyndi talk to William Casey shakes his head and shrugs.*

William Halloran: He frowns a little bit. "I'm William. Security. Ain't Laurel's...I'm Emma's."

ScarletIris: She looks to Casey "Who the fuck is Emma?"

ScarletIris: (far as i'm concerned it is.)

Casey Iver: *Casey looks at William a bit confused as last time someone had done something even more minor then that he had nearly bitten the mans head off.*

Blind: ((so far as I'm concerened yes))

Casey Iver: "Don ask me. This is the second time i've been up here. Like i told ya i'm new to everythin thats goin on."

Alexandra Xanatos: *The woman moves slowly up the stairs towards the red room her long blonde hair pulled back laying gently over her nice suit and a briefcase in her hand as she steps into the room*

ScarletIris: Lyndi shrugs, giving the lounge a good look around. Uncomfortable with the setting. Quiet and tense.

Casey Iver: *Casey smiles lightly at Lyndi.* "What happened ta stayin in Brooklyn eh?"

Maria: ~She frowns, peering over at the others in the lounge, then burrowing her face back into Will~

William Halloran: He just sighs, looking down to Maria. ~Sp~ "You wanna get outta here?"

Blind: Leon doesn't look up to Alexandra's arrival, quite content to sit eatting his apple it would seem, even intent upon doing nothing more it might seem.
The girl standing over by the counter doesn't even look up to be aware of peoples presence, only going by voices and looking like she wishes she could melt into that wall.

ScarletIris: She frowns over to Casey, backing toward the window. "I have business with the tyrant."

Maria: ~She nods, peering up at him, then looks over to the other young girl there, then back to him~ *sp* Can we take Ana if she will come?

Alexandra Xanatos: *Alexandra stands there looking a bit confused* "Am I interupting somthing" *he she asks her tone and voice very formal as her eyes run over the gathered people*

Casey Iver: *Casey simply nods and then looks to the newcomer. Considering approaching her Casey instead opts for a chair, where he once again pulls out his note pad.* "I gotta figure this out...he says to no one in particular."

ScarletIris: Lyndi pushes the window open before taking a step back. (awareness, all, though it's pretty obvious what she's doing)

ScarletIris: d10: : 4,4,9,2,4,3,5,

Alexandra Xanatos: *Alexandra moves to sit down and shrugs as she does just watching whats going on*

Casey Iver: d10: PER + AWR: 4,7,3,4,

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "Sure." He nods to her and looks to Ana. "You, ah...wanna get outta here, go for a walk?"

Blind: d10: : 6,7,7,7,

Maria: d10: : 5,9,6,6,3,

William Halloran: d10: Per+Aware: 2,5,8,5,4,3,10,

Casey Iver: *Lookin back at Lyndi Casey gives a start.* "Where you goin now? I thought you had buisness?"

Alexandra Xanatos: d10: per+aware: 3,3,9,8,5,6,

ScarletIris: Without another word, the woman sinks into herself. Transforming back into the crow from before. After taking a few steps in that direction, she looks over her lil bird shoulder to Casey. A brief stare before fluttering out the window.

Blind: He looks up feeling the sensations run through, once what's to be seen has been seen he goes back to his apple.
Ana kind of looks up to maria and then to will before looking around and edging towards them and the way out slowly, eyes down again.

Casey Iver: *Casey shakes his head and lets the exhaustion take over slumping futher into the chair. Looking at his notepad for a moment Casey stands and tosses it down on his chair and shakes his head.* "I need a drink...."

ScarletIris -> William Halloran: (if you want any company, william would know that brigitte is downstairs in the club proper. drinking and mingling)

Alexandra Xanatos: *she gives out a gentle sigh as she looks around* "This is still where the Tyrant spends their time isnt it or am I mistaken?"

William Halloran -> ScarletIris: ((Cool cool. *Nods* COuld be fun.))

Maria: ~She slips away from Will and removes the bags from her wrists, dropping them into the room her and Beth share, then looks over to Ana, waiting for her~

Alexandra Xanatos: ((Oh yes and for anyone who keeps up with polotics look in the famous person section for her writeup on who she is))

Casey Iver: *Casey slowly walks towards the bar passing by the lady in the chair, he gives a weak smile.* "Aye thats what im told at least ma'am, though i've never seen her myself."

William Halloran: He sighs and takes that for a yes. "C'mon, you guys. Let's go walk." It's then said in Spanish for Maria, and he turns to head downstairs with them.

Alexandra Xanatos: *She shrugs* "hmm well I dont have allday to sit and wait on anyone" *she says glanceing down at her watch* "maybe ill have to conduct my buisness another time"

Blind: Once she's into the hall she slips into the her room ~sp~"Have a good time." she says to maria and will a small wave as she vanishes behind the door letting it close behind her.

Maria: ~She waits until Ana has joined up and then follows Will quietly~

Maria: ~She glances back when Ana changes course, frowning a bit, but nods, then scurries after Will to catch up~

Casey Iver: *Casey takes a closer look at the woman.* "I know you, Your Judge Xanatos arn't ya?"

William Halloran: He lets Ana go with a sigh, and then looks to Maria. ~Sp~ "Still wanna go?"

Alexandra Xanatos: *She looks towards him* "yes that is who I am and you are...?" *she says as she watches him her tone a bot condescending as she taps her fingers against the briefcase*

Maria: ~She nods, slipping her hand into his massive one~

Blind: There are not any words in the English language 100 letters long.

ScarletIris: Footsteps can be heard coming up toward the main lounge. Several sets.

Blind: ((growls, is a link damn it, ok, alexandras fame people may want to check the forum on page two news for scandle she was involved in as that's not in R&F))

ScarletIris: (though maybe it should be.. *strokes chin*)

William Halloran: He starts to head off, but stops when he hears the sounds of multiple footsteps coming up the stairs. He directs Maria to the side of the hall, positioning himself between whoever's coming and her.

Blind: ((yes it should, needs updating))

Casey Iver: *Casey beams a smile, as best as he can at the moment.* "Casey Iver Ma'am, just one of the many civil servants, like yourself. I just never expected to see ya here. But i suppose it makes sense."

Maria: ~She moves to where Will directs her, though peeking around him incase in the off chance Laurel's using the door instead of the window~

ScarletIris: Of course.. it's the man who never travels alone. Urian is followed by his usual thug, Hugo. The pair are followed by Mimi and a gangly european male carrying an armful of her books for her.

Alexandra Xanatos: "Civil servant?" *she says looking at him* "And exactly what service are you in Mr. Iver?"

ScarletIris: Urian flashes a charming wink to William and Maria in passing, but doesn't seem to have any intentions of stopping.

Maria: ~She gives Urian a warm smile, but it's short, a little bit of a frown at Mimi before she turns her eyes back to Will~

ScarletIris: Once in the main lounge, Mimi and the gangly male move toward a table in the corner. Setting the heavy pile of old books down and settling in with their notes. Hugo moves behind the bar to make Urian a drink. Urian stands center stage, looking around with a charming grin.

William Halloran: He nods a little to Urian, purely respectful, and when he moves by, he takes Maria's hand and leads her downstairs.

William Halloran: ((Urian and company))

Maria: ~She moves off with Will quietly~

Alexandra Xanatos: *Alexandra looks towards Urian and offers a polite smile as her fingers thumb against the briefcase*

Casey Iver: "I'm a policeman Ma'am. Noting special but i do what i can."

Blind: Leon looks up and nods to Urian continuing to slice his apple without much attention elsewhere.

William Halloran: ((Gone 2 Sanctuary Main))

SANCTUARY

Brigitte Clara Deleon: The flake is sitting on a couch, between two older men. Laughing drunkenly at their antics.

William Halloran: He steps down into the main part of the club, his hand around Maria's, looking around as he heads toward the door.

Maria: ~She follows with him, glancing back over her shoulder for a moment~

William Halloran: ((Sorry, this browser froze))

Maria: ((~Drops a pin~))

William Halloran: d10: Per+Alert: 7,2,7,4,5,7,3,

William Halloran: He looks over and blinks as he sees Brigette with a couple men. He gives a sad sort of smile and nods to her...whether she sees him or not.

Maria: ((~Beats broser into submission~))

ScarletIris: d10: : 6,5,10,1,

Maria: ((BRB, going to drop my tag for a minute))

ScarletIris: She adjusts her weight to crawl into one of the men's laps, catching william out of the corner of her eyes as she does so. She casts a loopy smile in his direction, kissing one of the older men on the cheek and leaning into murmer something teasingly into his ear. After she's done, she hops up, pulling her miniskirt down to a more reasonable position, and struts in their direction.

Maria: ((Sorry...... back.))

Maria: d10: peek a boo: 10,8,3,7,6,

ScarletIris: She grins, advancing toward the two with outstretched arms. "William! You brought me a plaything.. and it isn't even my birthday.." She giggles. "She's adorable.. can I keep her?"

Maria: ~WELL then.... she notes Brigitte, and the two men she was with, turning her eyes to Will when they stop~

William Halloran: He smiles again and nods to Brigette, head ducking a little. "Heya."

Maria: ~She gives Brigitte a bright smile, relaxing now that she has two people here she likes instead of all those strangers~ *sp* Hello Brigitte.

William Halloran: "Ummm..." He looks between Maria and Brigette. "We were just goin' on a walk. She got spooked by Leon, and some other chick who seemed pretty pissed, so..." He shrugs.

ScarletIris: "Ohhhhh..." She says, reaching up to curl an arm around William's waist. Standing to whatever side Maria isn't on, as not to crowd the girl. She kisses the giant's chest, nodding. "A walk sounds fabulous, love."

Maria: ~She blushes, diverting her eyes to look around at the people milling about in the club~

William Halloran: "Uh, sure." He smiles when Brigette decides to go with them, and nods. "Let's go, then." He starts to head out with the both of them. What could go wrong?

ScarletIris: She clings to william's side, following along fluidly.

Maria: ~She sticks close to the pair, still holding Will's hand, but staying quiet~

STATEN ISLAND STREETS

William Halloran: He walks out of Sanctuary and starts to make his way down the streets, Maria on one side and Brigette on another. Such a lucky guy, this one...how DOES he get the chicks?

Brigitte Clara Deleon: She leans weakly against the giant, the same loopy grin about her. "So.. where are we headed.. if it's far.. we could take the escalade."

Maria: ~Pimpin' Will....... OH yeah...... The innocent little thing walks along holding his hand, smiling over to Brigitte, the gears in her head turning as she seems to think on things, while she's on a roll doing that lately~

William Halloran: "I think the point was jus' ta go out walkin'...get some fresh air," he says to Brigette. "Nowhere in mind, really."

Brigitte Clara Deleon: "Hmmmm.. " She ponders with a wide grin. "Fun. I.. haven't been just.. walking in a long time."

Maria: ~She stays quiet so they can talk, her eyes turning to look over the buildings with a happy little smile~

Brigitte Clara Deleon: She strolls along beside william. Boredom setting in to the poor ADD flake.

William Halloran: "Cool." He nods, walking along, and looks over to Maria. ~Sp~ "You okay? You're being quiet..."

Maria: Hmm? ~She blinks a few times, looking over to Will, then flashing him a bright smile~ *sp* Oh yes, I'm fine. Trying to decide what to get Brigitte for a present. I want to get everyone a present eventually, but I'm only doing it one at a time. ~She giggles~

Brigitte Clara Deleon: Brigitte blinks, hearing her name. "Oo! I heard that. What'd she say? What'd she say?" She bounces.

William Halloran: "She, uh..." He looks to Brigette. "She wants to get you a present."

Maria: ~She looks back to the buildings, wrinkling up her nose as she contemplates~

Brigitte Clara Deleon: Brigitte grins excitedly over to Maria. "Really? For me?"

Maria: ~She swings her gaze back over to the other two, seeming about to say something until she takes note of Brigitte looking at her. She smiles brightly to the woman~

William Halloran: He looks to Maria. ~Sp~ "I hope you don't mind...she wanted to know what you said, and I told her you were trying to find a present. She's obviously happy about it..."

Brigitte Clara Deleon: Brigitte squeals, squeezing william's side excitedly. "Ooooooo! I love presents. I should get her something, too. Something she'd never expect.." A dark grin creeps across the glitter muse' face. Plotting.

Maria: ~She giggles up to Will~ *sp* It's ok, just don't tell her what I'm getting her. I think..... maybe Jay will let me pick out one of each of the prettiest flowers from his garden to make a bouquette. What do you think?

Brigitte Clara Deleon: The only words she can make out are names.. so she runs with it. "Jay Jay.. I've met him before.. a little gangly for my taste.. Cute, though."

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "I think that's a great idea," he says with a smile. Brigette's comment gets a quirked brow, and he shrugs, walking along. He's sort of used to it by now.

Maria: ~She grins to Will, then looks to Brig when she says Jay, and actually blushes, looking down quickly with a shy smile~

Brigitte Clara Deleon: Brigitte quirks a brow at the blushing teen. "Oo la la.. someone's rosey.."

William Halloran: He looks over at Maria and smiles a bit, then looks to Brigette. "She just likes 'im, prolly."

Maria: ~She glances over at the two of them, still blushing, but smiling to try to mask it~

Brigitte Clara Deleon: "Awwwwwwww.. that's so CUTE!" She leans against William, kissing his chest. "Brigitte was never that cute when she was that age.."

William Halloran: He gives Maria a reassuring smile, and then looks over to Brigette. "So whatcha gonna get 'er?" Asked casually.

Brigitte Clara Deleon: She gives a tiny thoughtful sigh. Trying to think of something appropriate for someone her age. "Lingere?"

Maria: ~She giggles at the two of them, squeezing Will's hand back~ *sp* She makes funny noises. It's cute.

William Halloran: "Dunno that lingerie would be so good...she don't look like the lingerie-wearin' type-a girl." He looks over at Maria and chuckles.

Brigitte Clara Deleon: She giggles, giving William's side another loving squeeez. "Oooo.. but she should be. I wonder if she has a blossoming figure under all of that.."

Maria: ~She blinks up at Will, then to Brigitte, then back to Will with those innocent eyes~ *sp* See? ~A big grin~ You agree, don't you?

William Halloran: He shrugs a little to Brigette. "Dunno. Ain't thought ta check." Maria gets another grin and a shrug as they turn around the block. ~Sp~ "Yeah, she does sometimes."

Brigitte Clara Deleon: Brigitte follows fluidly, keeping a weak cling to william. Tilting her head with a curious look over to Maria. Trying to size her up.

Maria: ~She skips once, giggling, then settles down again~ *sp* She likes bedtime stories too! You should tell her one when she gets tucked in. ~nods sagely~

Brigitte Clara Deleon: (just to let you know, I should be going soon.)

Brigitte Clara Deleon: (husband dickery)

Maria: ((Tell him to suck my dick))

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "I'll give it a shot one of these days," he says to Maria, and looks to Brigette, noting that curiosity. "She just said you liked bedtime stories. Thought I should, ah..." Now it's his turn to blush. "Try tellin' ya one when ya go ta bed." Yeah, THAT would be awkward, depending on who else was there.

Brigitte Clara Deleon: Her eyes go wide with amusement. "Awwww!" She kisses his chest. "I'd love that."

William Halloran: "Really?" He blinks, not really sure what to say. He smiles genuinely, though. "Umm...sure. Okay."

Maria: ~She smiles brightly and hops a little bit, watching them be all happy~

Brigitte Clara Deleon: (and i need to go before darkstar fucking explodes. she can trail along.. or you can assume she flakes out and trails off by herself. just.. need to go.)

Maria: ((~LIX a Flower~ Have fun sweetie.))

William Halloran: ((*hugs Scarlet*))

William Halloran: He smiles and looks over to Maria, head tilting a little at her. ~Sp~ "You been doin' okay, then?"

Maria: ~She nods, smiling~ *sp* Yes.... except a couple of little things here and there.... But mostly I've been good. Jay brings food for us every few days, and I keep the lounge clean.

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "That's good. That you've been good, I mean." He smiles down to her. ~Sp~ "And that you're feeling like you help. It's good to feel like that."

Maria: ~She nods, squeezing his hand and grinning up to him~ *sp* How about you? How have you been doing?

William Halloran: He shrugs a little. ~Sp~ "Been okay. Not doing much ...same old, same old, you know?" He looks over the street as they walk, vigilant for any threats. ~Sp~ "Was good to see you at the show on Friday."

Maria: *sp* But you are still here, and if you ever want to just get out for a walk with someone you can come upstairs and get me, ok? ~A little hop, and more grinning~ You look so big and scary in the ring! If I didn't know it was you I would be terrified! And to get up and walk away is just amazing! You're very strong.

William Halloran: He nods a little bit. ~Sp~ "Sure thing." The comment about his ringwork gets a chuckle. ~Sp~ "Yeah, well, that's what I'm supposed to look like. All scary and the like." A brief pause. ~Sp~ "They're thinkin' of askin' me to take my mask off..."

Maria: ~Her eyebrows raise at that~ *sp* Really? Are you going to do it if they ask you to?

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "Dunno." He shrugs, eyes downcast as they walk. ~Sp~ "It'd be for a singles run. No tag team. Should get me a push...maybe." Another shrug.

Maria: *sp* Why do you hide behind a mask anyways? You don't need one. Unless you like staying hidden, to keep all the fans away.

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "Was part of the monster gimmick...Shaitan's, like, a Demon in old mythology." He grins a little, looking back the way thet came from. ~Sp~ "Irony, yeah? But it went with that, and now..." He shrugs, trailing off.

Maria: *sp* Maybe it's time for a new face? ~She tilts her head at him, squeezing his hand~

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "Maybe." A non-committal shrug this time.

Maria: *sp* Doesn't matter to me. I just like watching you in the ring. ~She giggles and hops a few times~

William Halloran: He looks at her and grins, nodding. His mood bouyed by hers. ~Sp~ "Well, thanks. I love havin' ya come and see me."

Maria: *sp* I need to get more people to come with me so you can have a whole fan club there for cheering you on. I heard it helps sometimes with people in the crowds cheering for people like that, it lifts their spirits.

William Halloran: He grins a bit. ~Sp~ "You know, I am a bad guy in the ring. It's the part I play, like a movie. Supposed to boo me." He nudges her, very gently. ~Sp~ "But I don't mind you cheering."

Maria: ~She giggles, moving with the nudge, but not very far with her hand still holding his~ *sp* I can't boo you!

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "But you're supposed to!" He laughs a little. ~Sp~ "If I was playin' the main bad guy in a movie, wouldn't you see me as the bad guy, then?"

Maria: ~She shakes her head no, giggling~ *sp* I'd still see the big, sweet, protective Will. No matter what character you would be. You're still you and I just can't boo you.

William Halloran: He smiles a little, eyes ducking, and nods. ~Sp~ "Fair enough." It's said quietly, and he looks over at her with an appreciative smile.

Maria: ~She gives him a bright smile~ *sp* You have pretty eyes. And you should smile more. But then.... people wouldn't be as scared of you when you got mad though, would they?

William Halloran: ~SP~ "Pretty eyes?" He points up to the permanently bloodshot one. ~Sp~ "I think you're looking through rose-colored glasses, Maria..."

Maria: ~She sticks her tongue out~ *sp* Not that, silly. Eyes are the window to the soul. ~She grins~

William Halloran: He nods a little to that. ~Sp~ "Yeah...guess they are." He looks down, away from her at that. ~Sp~ "But yer right. I can use my face to my advantage, when I don't smile."

Maria: *sp* With most people. Though I guess if you were really really mad at me I'd be scared of you too. But.... Hopefully I'd never do anything to make you that mad. I like you too much. ~She giggles~

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "Naah, I can't imagine you'd do anything to make me mad, Maria."

Maria: ~She hops at that quite happily and squeezes his hand~

William Halloran: He smiles and looks around, frowning a bit. ~Sp~ "Ummm...you know where we are?"

Maria: ~She blinks a few times, then looks around slowly, chewing on her lip~ *sp* Um..... I think..... If we go a couple more blocks...... ~She frowns, looking the other way~ *sp* Uh....... no.

William Halloran: He frowns and looks around. "Meirda."

Maria: ~She looks up at him, still chewing on her lip~ *sp* Are we lost Will?

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "I..." He frowns, looking around. ~Sp~ "We can't be too lost, right? We haven't gone that far..."

Maria: ~She giggles some~ *sp* Bad words. ~Shaking a finger at him, then she looks back over her shoulder~ *sp* Well, we came from that way...... maybe if we start back that way we'll find home?

William Halloran: He nods a little bit. ~Sp~ "Sounds like a good idea." He turns around and takes Maria's hand again, starting back.

Maria: ~She skips around to go the other with him, giggling~ *sp* We didn't go in a straight line though...... so finding our way back will be an adventure.

William Halloran: He looks down at her and chuckles. ~Sp~ "Yeah, that's one way to put it."

Maria: ~She grins~ *sp* What's it mean to see things through rose colored glasses? I don't wear glasses.

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "It means...you see things in the best possible light."

Maria: Ohhhhhh.............. ~Nods thoughtfully to that~ *sp* Jay said something to me about that once. Because I told him I like to see the good instead of the bad. ~She shrugs, blinking a few times~

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "That's a good thing," he says to Maria. ~Sp~ "But you always gotta look out for the bad, too."

Maria: ~She nods~ *sp* I know.... but sometimes it's hard to, knowing how many of you guys look out for me and knowing how safe I am. But then things happen and it reminds me again.... until I run into someone that makes me feel safe.

William Halloran: He nods. ~Sp~ "Just be careful, okay?"

Maria: *sp* I will. ~She grins up at him~ *sp* I know when to run..... ~A sage nod~ Which.... has been alot lately. ~Wrinkling of the nose there~

William Halloran: ~Sp~ "You been runnin' a lot lately?" He frowns, concerned. ~Sp~ "Why's that?"

Maria: *sp* Well...... ~She blinks a few times~ *sp* Friday night after wrestling I was taking a present to Jay and Leon scared me...... And then the other day someone had a gun...... and today Leon was being mean......

William Halloran: ~SP~ "Leon issems to be doing that a lot..." He frowns. ~Sp~ "And someone had a gun?"

Maria: ~She nods, frowning~ *sp* I..... didn't see them, but I heard the shot. And people were yelling, but I don't know what they were saying. And then a man was running after me when I ran away, but I don't know if he was actually chasing me or not. He looked scared.

Maria: ~fade~

William Halloran: ((Fade))