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hey Gael. how's it going?

As well as can be expected. Recent burst of drama around here lately.

oh? fun. havnt had any of that for a while.

aw. i didnt get to enjoy it?
*puts on a fake pouting face*
Never mind....

Even funnier than that was me with my foot in a cast, trying to dance with Legless Pirates....at the Winter Ball....

oh? fun. havnt had any of that for a while.
None of the interesting kind of drama.

I'll let you two catch up a bit. See you both later!

*She took the bottle and made her way outside to sit on the roof*

As well as can be expected. Recent burst of drama around here lately.
D'you think it's true then?

aw. i'd forgotten about that. im sorry i couldnt be here Orchid.

D'you think it's true then?
If you're referring to Vex, I don't know. There are certain people here whose word I take with a bag of salt.

aw. i'd forgotten about that. im sorry i couldnt be here Orchid.
No problem....

LP and I danced with a wheely chair....
:rolleyes:
LOL.

poor thing. how's your leg?

If you're referring to Vex, I don't know. There are certain people here whose word I take with a bag of salt.
Ha!
Not just a pinch then....a whole bag!

poor thing. how's your leg?
Fine..all well now look...

*Pulls up her jeans leg and waves her foot at him.*

If you're referring to Vex, I don't know. There are certain people here whose word I take with a bag of salt.
Did you read page 5?

glad to hear it.
*smirks and catches the foot, gently massaging it a bit*

glad to hear it.
*smirks and catches the foot, gently massaging it a bit*
I certainly missed that..

You have a wonderful touch...
;)

*runs down stairs* hey guys *waves to the two who look as if they are enjoying each others compainy* sry I left in a rush orchid, I had things to tend to. so anyone for a drink?

*smiles and tickels her foot a bit before letting it go*

*runs down stairs* hey guys *waves to the two who look as if they are enjoying each others compainy* sry I left in a rush orchid, I had things to tend to. so anyone for a drink?
S'alright...

Dem came back...
:p

And I'd better not drink too much..I brought the car today.

*smiles and tickels her foot a bit before letting it go*
*Laughs, and pulls her foot away.*

You'll pay for that later!
;)

oh, im sure i will.

So...
I've told you most of what I've been up to....what about you?

I'm certain you have not been doing totally nothing!

*makes a white russian* so has anyone seen Vex today? I wonder if he's sick. Anything for you Dem?

*makes a white russian* so has anyone seen Vex today? I wonder if he's sick. Anything for you Dem?
*Coughs on her drink, and nearly chokes.*

no thanks Rox.
well, i went on a cruise with a few friends. that was cool. well, actually warm, but ou get the idea. then we got back and started the whole lot of nothing. and now im back.

*confused* Did I say somthing Orchid?

A cruise!
Cool....where did you cruise to?

*confused* Did I say somthing Orchid?
I'm not sure Rox...did you hear any rumours?

Did you read page 5?
Yes, what about it?

the carabean. we went to the keys and cozumel and cancun.

Yes, what about it?
Maybe he faked it?

Maybe he faked it?
Perhaps. Which is another reason I have difficulty trusting aforementioned individuals.

the carabean. we went to the keys and cozumel and cancun.
Great!
I shall be going to the Carribean in the summer...

Ok I just read page 5 and I disterbed because I havent seen him since that day! I'd truly like to know why he decided to type that.

dont bother trying to get to the camens. they're all shut off cuz of the hurricanes.

Perhaps. Which is another reason I have difficulty trusting aforementioned individuals.
Hmmmm!
Right!

dont bother trying to get to the camens. they're all shut off cuz of the hurricanes.
They won't be shut off all summer. Grand Caymen is a lot of fun. If you go, Orchid, eat some rum cake for me!

dont bother trying to get to the camens. they're all shut off cuz of the hurricanes.
No, It's Dominica...

*sad after just hearing this news grabs the vodka and heads up to her room as she walks by Vex's old room starts crying and runs to her own*

*appears to say hi*

i gotta run luv. business calls.
*smiles and gives her a quick kiss*
wonderful seeing you again.

Hey 5CN.

What's up? By the way, nice place...

i gotta run luv. business calls.
*smiles and gives her a quick kiss*
wonderful seeing you again.
Bye Dem...hope to see you soon...

:(

*smiles, kisses her deeply this time, then stands and makes his way out of the club*

*appears to say hi*
Hi.

What's up? By the way, nice place...
Thanks, it's really Tink's though..

Not a whole lot going on here. What brings you out of NS?

Boredom... :rolleyes:

*smiles, kisses her deeply this time, then stands and makes his way out of the club*
:D

Boredom... :rolleyes:
It seems to be an epidemic. :p

Yeah... :(

Well I wish I could stay and entertain you, but I need to find some dinner. Maybe Orchid can help keep the boredom at bay?

I'll be back later.

Later Gael!

Don't know about keeping boredom at bay....

Can but try....
;)

So, do I do something like the dance of the seven veils, or play chess....

Well that scared him off...
:confused:
Guess I'll just go home and get me some sleep....

*Finishes her drink, and switches the lights off, as she goes out to her car.
Drives slowly into the darkness.*

*As the lights switch off the man comes out of the shadows. Still waiting for someone. He pulls out a note and looks it over. The language it is written is old latin. Looking at it in a deep almost trance like state he looks up as if waiting to see someone still there in the dark....*

"Maybe I am going crazy. I had deciphered this myself and I know that this is the place to meet..." Angry that he has been duped or at the wrong place he sinks back into the shadows to wait some more... :mad:

*As the lights switch off the man comes out of the shadows. Still waiting for someone. He pulls out a note and looks it over. The language it is written in is old latin. Looking at it in a deep almost trance like state he looks up as if waiting to see someone still there in the dark....*

"Maybe I am going crazy. I had deciphered this myself and I know that this is the place to meet..." Angry that he has been duped or at the wrong place he sinks back into the shadows to wait some more... :mad:

*She flexed her wings in the darkness. This was perhaps the first time she'd ever seen the lights turned out in this place. Striding to a wall, she clicked the lights back on, out of courtesy for the late night/early morning crew if nothing else.*

*She flexed her wings in the darkness. This was perhaps the first time she'd ever seen the lights turned out in this place. Striding to a wall, she clicked the lights back on, out of courtesy for the late night/early morning crew if nothing else.*

*Awakens in the new light*

Hello.

*Streches and yawns*

Sorry, I didn't know anyone was trying to sleep. Forgive me..

*As the lights switch on the man comes out of the shadows. Still waiting for someone. He pulls out a note and looks it over. The language it is written in is old latin. Looking at it in a deep almost trance like state he looks up as if waiting to see someone.....*

"Maybe I am going crazy. I had deciphered this myself and I know that this is the place to meet..." Angry that he has been duped or at the wrong place he sinks back into the shadows to wait some more... :mad:

Sorry, I didn't know anyone was trying to sleep. Forgive me..

No problem, I sleep like a cat.

*Glances at the stranger*

Everything alright over there?

*Thinking to himself. The stranger looks out to the balcony thinking that maybe he is at the wrong place. I mean it has all the signs of being the place the letter says. I was suppose to meet her TONIGHT!!. Frustrated he leaps to the edge of the balcony.*

"WHERE ARE YOU AT!! I HELD UP MY END OF THE BARGAIN!!! YOU BETRAYED ME!!" He steps down from the edge.

*As he gets down he turns towards the bar. As he is standing there he sees the message on the mirror. As he holds it there he notices something odd.*

"The front is only half of the riddle." Sitting down he starts to decipher it. :headbang:

*Looks up at the person*

"Everything is fine. Thanks." looking back to the letter. "Everything is fine, indeed." :D

*Thinking to himself. The stranger looks out to the balcony thinking that maybe he is at the wrong place. I mean it has all the signs of being the place the letter says. I was suppose to meet her TONIGHT!!. Frustrated he leaps to the edge of the balcony.*

"WHERE ARE YOU AT!! I HELD UP MY END OF THE BARGAIN!!! YOU BETRAYED ME!!" He steps down from the edge.

*As he gets down he turns towards the bar. As he is standing there he sees the message on the mirror. As he holds it there he notices something odd.*

"The front is only half of the riddle." Sitting down he starts to decipher it. :headbang:
*She arched a brow watching him, and shifted her wings restlessly. Perhaps it was best not to intervene just yet.*

*Keeping a careful eye on him, she crossed to the bar for a pint of Guinness.*

You want anything OE?

*The stranger looks up at the mirror. Sitting there he decides to go to the bar. It would be easier than rewriting the message. Yet he now has to worry about others looking at it.*

"Hello all sorry to be so consumed over this letter. It is a riddle my friend wrote me. She likes to throw enigmas at me. My name is Pa.... just call me "P"."

*As everyone turns to glance at him. They notice his elegant suit that is dark black. Remembering now seeing this stranger yesterday pull up in a Old Royal Royce Limo with the security guards. Also everyone can see the bulge of a gun belt around him. Or is that something else?* :confused:

*She had noticed the gun earlier, but it didn't phase her in the least. Afterall, such weapons were little more than an annoyance.*

I'm Gael. It's a pleasure, "P." Can I get you a drink?

*Studying the letter still and not even giving the slight notice that she talked to him."

"No thank you. I am trying to keep my head clear." Taking a lighter out. "I just need to take care of one thing."

*Taking the note that he has been studying he begins to light the bottom left corner. Watching it burn he looks very peaceful or sad. It is hard to tell with this nearly emotionless man.*

*He pulls his wallet out after he gets done burning the letter. Almost showing maybe a tear or maybe rage he takes the Silver clip off and pulls out enough money to drown his sorrows for a life time.*

"I think we can now say that my head needs to be cleared." looking down. "I hope you two will join me." :(

It's on the house hun. What can I get ya?

*Looking at her now. He thinks to himself that you could never replace what was lost in this letter nor could you imagine the impact it would have on this world... Pushing that deep into his mind he almost cracks a smile*

"I must insist on paying because by the time I am done you will have to restock this bar. To start lets have my favorite drink. A Martini. Shaken not stirred." turning towards her "Make that three. We each need one to start this ni... well end this night."

*Taking all of the money in his wallet he throws it onto the bar. Then begins to laugh.*

*She arched a brow once again and set about making the drinks.*

You're name wouldn't be Johnnie Tarr, would it? *smirk*

*Still laughing out loud.*

"I can only tell you my name is "P". If you knew my real name it would be dangerous." Starting to stop laughing. "Why do you want to know a silly thing like that anyway." :confused:

*Still laughing out loud.*

"I can only tell you my name is "P". If you knew my real name it would be dangerous." Starting to stop laughing. "Why do you want to know a silly thing like that anyway." :confused:
Johnnie was a man in an old Irish folk song, famous for drinking many a pub dry.

Johnnie was a man in an old Irish folk song, famous for drinking many a pub dry.

"oh.."

*Her company seemed to've disappeared, so she pulled a pint for herself and took a seat out on the balcony*

*wanders aimlessly in and looks around at the empty bar*

Hello?

*grabs himself a can of root beer*

Anyone here?

*walks out to balcony*

Hi Gael.

Hey there Squorn.

OOC: Is it just me, or was the forum acting really wierd?

OOC: Yeah it was.

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IC:
You look pretty relaxed out here. How's it goin?

Going decently. I'm busy do a whole bunch of nothing at the moment. Care to join me?

Sounds like a lot of fun. ;)

I'm afraid I've just dropped in to say hi though, and I've got to be on my way. Nice seeing you though.

**Vaga wanders in wearing the same smirk as he left with**
evening all.

Aw. Well take it easy..

*She half-smirked catching sight of Vaga*

**returned Gael's smirk and grabs a bottle of rum**

So I hear Norti finally got out this morning..

no kidding? i was wondering how long it would take him to figure out the lock was gone.

I hear he had a little help. Someone left the door open?

**shrugs**
i was never very good at playing innocent.

Now if that isn't the understatement of the night.

**smirks and takes a gulp of rum**

*Stands and makes her way back inside*

Seems like you and I are all that's left of the night crew.

aye, that it does.

Pity, that.

ya. slightly saddening.

Only slightly?

I find it quite dull with all the players gone. There's no one left...antagonist or otherwise.

oh i dunno. i think i still smell that Eddie character around.

He plays only a minor role. I'm afraid we're the ones causing the trouble instead of reacting to it these days.

yes. and for some reason, this way just seems more... fun.

Perhaps. I like to take a back seat from time to time, seeing as I'm not exactly the face of ultimate evil.

true. but then, is there truely such a thing as ultimate evil? or is it just something that humans like think exists to make themselves feel less evil.

Interesting question...don't tell me you're turning into a philosopher now..

always been one i think. it just doesnt come up often.

*She shrugged and took another pull of her drink.*

Sometimes, I just want to break things. Take out some aggression. You ever get in that sort of mood?

ya, only when i get that way, i actually break stuff. well, burn it more often than break, but you get the idea.

Heh. *smirk*

so, what else did i miss while i was gone?

I do believe that's about it. Some well-to-do stopped in about a riddle, but largely ignored us.

hm. well, thats fun. what sort of riddle?

Not sure. He lamented about it for a while, then burned the piece of paper in depression. Very strange, that one.

hm. interesting...
**takes another swill of the liquor**

*She sat and folded her arms, serious for the moment*

So. Where do we go from here?

i supose we wait until another opertunity for mischief presents itself. i had hoped that norti would have done something with his new found freedom.

I meant besides all that. Are we to remain enemies, or ally ourselves in the name of chaos?

is that what we are now? enemies?

*narrowed eyes*

As I recall, you did try to betray us last time..

who's us?

Come now. Don't tell me you've forgotten about Atreyu so quickly.

ah, that little insident. well, what can i say. there was something to gain from doing so. so far as i can see, at the moment, there isn anything to be had by stabbing you in the back.

"At the moment." Exactly my point.

**smirks**
as i said before, trust is of little consiquence to me. i'll welcome whatever help i can get and return whatever i can. but nothing lasts forever. you above all should know that.

True enough. I'll grant you that. I suppose fundamentally, I'm really no better.

and dont ell me you would have never turned on Atreyu. it's how we do things.

Perhaps eventually... It's hard to say which way that would have gone..

possibly both. then where would we be? i'd be the only one left.

I suppose his death would have happened sooner or later. I only wonder..

aye. we'd have had some fun times. memo to self, stay hy hand from thine allies.

Heh. It's probably better for my health in the long run that things went the way they did.

*She rubbed her neck absently, remembering some of the shared sado-masochistic tendencies*

**shrugs and glps down the last of the rum**

bored now. think ima go find something to entertain myself.
**walks down one of the hallways heading back into the club**

Let me know if you find anything. "Bored" seems to be the story of my life.

Ju comes downstairs... looks around... pulls out a deck of cards and starts playing solitare.

“Human. Adult male. No signs of a struggle.”

*the group of little goblins looked up the face of the cliff, then back down at Vex*

“No one knows the body is here or else they’d have come for it by now. Must have jumped.”

“What shall we do with him?”

“The tides will take him out to sea. He’s not our responsibility”

“Perhaps Gidetisms could...help him...?”

“What!? Bah! Let him rot!”

*one of the goblins lifted Vex's arm and let it drop*

“No rigidity in the limbs. He’s still a fairly fresh kill. I say we eat him!”

*the other goblins look alternately nervous and oddly hungry*

“No! You know the new rules! Those ways are done! We will take him to the caves.”

*gasps! confusion!*

“Do it! Take him to the caves. We will seek out Gidetisms.”

*hesitantly, the goblins gather around the body and begin to drag it along the rocks. they come upon a hidden entrance in the face of the cliff. the opening leads into a labyrinth of intricate passageways and tunnels...these were the caves of the goblins*

*makes her way down to the bar*

Aloha Jenny. Sleep well?

yes thank you, you?

I... slept. had better nights, but with all that went on...

[smiles]

breakfast?

no thanks, I already ate

I need a pick me upper. So I'll apologize in advance.

Goes to the Karaoke machine...

The devil went down to Georgia
He was lookin' for a soul to steal
He was in a bind 'cause he was way behind
And he was willing to make a deal

When he came across this young man
Sawing on a fiddle and playing it hot
And the devil jumped up on a hickory stump
And said, "Boy let me tell you what

"I guess you didn't know it
But I'm a fiddle player too
And if you'd care to take a dare
I'll make a bet with you"

"Now you play pretty good fiddle, boy
But give the devil his due
I bet a fiddle of gold against your soul
'Cause I think I'm better than you"

The boy said "My name's Johnny
And it might be a sin
But I'll take your bet and you're gonna regret
'Cause I'm the best that's ever been"

Johhny you rosein up your bow
And play your fiddle hard
'Cause Hell's broke loose in Georgia
And the devil deals the cards

And if you win
You get this shiny fiddle made of gold
But if you lose
The devil gets your soul

The devil openned up his case
And he said "I'll start this show"
And fire flew from his fingertips
As he roseined up his bow

And he pulled the bow across the strings
And it made an evil hiss
Then a band of demons joined in
And it sounded something like this

When the devil finished Johnny said
"Well you're pretty good, old son
But sit down in that chair right there
And let me show you how its done"


Fire on the mountain, run boys run
The devil's in the house of the rising sun
Chicken in the bread pan pickin' out dough
Granny does your dog bite, no child no

The devil bowed his head
Because he knew that he'd been beat
And he laid that golden fiddle
On the ground at Johnny's feet

Johnny said "Devil, just come on back
If you ever want to try again
But I told you once, you son of a bitch
I'm the best that's ever been"

He played
Fire on the mountain, run boys run
The devil's in the house of the rising sun
Chicken in the bread pan pickin' out dough
Granny will your dog bite, no child no

*claps*

thanks.

thanks.do u know if tinkerbelly is alright

do u know if tinkerbelly is alright :( Fairy Tinkerbelly has been forum banned.
:) she's back as FairyTinkArisen (Sp)
:( but because the forums are no longer fun... she's left. she may drop in from time to time... but it's not consistant.

*a letter arrives through the door, addressed to Vex*

*a letter arrives through the door, addressed to Vex*[picks up the letter... recognizes the handwritting. opens the door and looks around... but no one is there. Sighs, goes to the office and since it's locked... slides the letter under the door.]

ooc: i have to go to maths so if you decide to read the letter, it says:

Dear Vex,
I hope all is well at PC, I just thought I should give you a contact number in case of any emergencies: 01234 567890, but please only use it in the case of an emergency,
all my love, forever and always, Tink xoxoxox

ooc: i have to go to maths so if you decide to read the letter, it says:

Dear Vex,
I hope all is well at PC, I just thought I should give you a contact number in case of any emergencies: 01234 567890, but please only use it in the case of an emergency,
all my love, forever and always, Tink xoxoxoxOOC: good luck with Maths. Oh and Vex is beach pizza, though I and most of PC doesn't know it yet. and the letter is unread and in Vex's office.

Btw... Ju has a question for you... when we meet, he has to ask you something.

:( Fairy Tinkerbelly has been forum banned.
:) she's back as FairyTinkArisen (Sp)
:( but because the forums are no longer fun... she's left. she may drop in from time to time... but it's not consistant.how did she get banned

how did she get bannedOOC: she and some others got caught in a spamming raid on NS.

*wakes up beside the cage*

*Wanders through the empty club. This place had lost its meaning lately, half the people hated him, the other half treated him like a liar. Funny actually, Gide, the one with whom he argued the most was currently being nicest to him. He walked into the ballroom and saw her there*
Hey Gides, how are you?
*goes to give Gide a hug and helps her to her feet*

Something's wrong...I can feel it. There's a force trying to get in touch with me, but I dont know who or what.

OOC: dam spyware...

IC: Morning Gides... Hey Jon... haven't seen either of you around for a while.

OOC: dam spyware...

IC: Morning Gides... Hey Jon... haven't seen either of you around for a while.
OOC: Not meowing any more? Became human did we?;)

IC:
You're telling me there's something wrong. I'm on the verge of leaving. Half the people hate me, and the other half think I'm some sort of liar. I can understand my story being improbable, but I'd expect them to believe me.

Jon.....all I can say is follow your heart. I'm tired of begging people to stay, tired of thinking up reasons and excuses, tired of naming people who would miss. I'm just......tired....

Jon.....all I can say is follow your heart. I'm tired of begging people to stay, tired of thinking up reasons and excuses, tired of naming people who would miss. I'm just......tired....
Don't worry Gide, I'll make up my mind. If I leave, I'll just leave in the dead of nihgt. I'm not asking for you to convince me to stay. I'm asking for someone to believe me, I am being possessed, yet even Gael doesn't believe me. What can I do to convince them?

you cant "make" a person believe. Either they do or they dont, otherwise....
But I did feel something...at first I thought it was Atreyu, but its even more sinister than him. Its pure evil.

[QUOTE=Sanctaphrax]OOC: Not meowing any more? Became human did we?;)
QUOTE]OOC: Nah, Nekone and Naughty bits are making trouble for me. that's all. entering their posts on my pc. :mad:

OOC: Besides... payback is a bitch. :D Really, my pc is undergoing Spyware removal so I had to hop on Ray's (Nekone) pc. Just forgot to Log him out. Thanks for reminding me.

*looks around*
where's Ju? I hope he isnt avoiding me....

:D
never... looked like you and Jon were having a serious discussion... so I kept out of it.

OOC: my pc is being cleaned of malware and Spy ware... so I hopped on Nekone's terminal... forgot to log him out.

what's the matter... you look frightened.

*holds out her hand to him and whispers*
Something's wrong....its not Jon...I can feel it, some one is missing...

*holds out her hand to him and whispers*
Something's wrong....its not Jon...I can feel it, some one is missing...
[wraps her in an embrace]
Let's see... 1 bottle of rum is missing... so Vaga was here... found a couple of black feathers... so Gael came by. Nekone is recovering from another nasty fight... and Norti is in his cage. Jenny is upstairs... haven't seen OE, Traja, nor Vex yet... infact, I haven't seen Vex since he asked that I become Head Chef here.

vex....
*She moved away jerkily, as if some one had jerked strings attached to her body. She ran outside in a flurry, forgetting her coat or even shoes. She didnt even notice the snow biting her feet as she ran to the cliff where he liked to think, and looked over the edge, fearful but expectant.....

vex....
*She moved away jerkily, as if some one had jerked strings attached to her body. She ran outside in a flurry, forgetting her coat or even shoes. She didnt even notice the snow biting her feet as she ran to the cliff where he liked to think, and looked over the edge, fearful but expectant.....[follows her... not bothering with his jacket... sees her running for the cliff...]
Oh, God... did someone fall?
[as she leaned out, he reached out to steady her.]

*the little goblins dragged what used to be Vex, but now was a just a bag of broken bones, through a maze of darkness, only the occasional torchlight illuminating the path. he was deposited unceremoniously onto a small, low table, his arms dangling off the sides and legs hanging off the end. one goblin was ordered to guard the lifeless body, while the others made their way into a larger chamber. at this point, the lot of them stopped their procession, with only three of the goblins moving forward into the next room. the room was not very large and had only a pedestal that stood in the center. upon this pedestal sat a sphere made of some kind of light blue crystalline substance. the three goblins gathered around the sphere. the apparent lead goblin nodded and the older, bearded goblin closed his eyes and laid his hands upon the sphere*

Gidetisms. O sage and healer of men. I beseech you, hear my call that you would help another in need. A human man. I know of him not. But you may, in your infinite wisdom. I ask for your guidance. Gidetisms. Hear me now…

*the two goblins sat and watched their silent shaman and smoked their pipes*

see anything Gides?

OOC: Damn, just noticed the time GTG.

*senses a thread, reaching through the air like an electrically charged wire, for her. Inexplicably, she was drawn to it, followed its path. Her feet turned down a little used path that took her a little lower and she climbed onto the rock face and climbed nimbly down.
As soon as her bare feet touched the sand, she closed her eyes, reaching for that thread to guide her. She followed it to a grouping of caves in the grotto, their darkness beconing her forward. She entered, the blackness swollowing every ounce of light from outside. Her hand reached for the wall, which she found strangely smooth. She opened her eyes, the summons thread its way through the maze of passageways, a trail of breadcrumbs leading her further and further in.*

*from the shadows appeared a multitude of goblins, some going to Gide to lead her through the maze, others sealing the entrance so that no others could follow*

“Come…”

*she was led quickly, but carefully, around and through the many stone tunnels, and finally into the room containing the sphere*

“Gidetisms! You made haste! Look, you have no shoes on your feet. Let us clothe you and feed you and sing your praises, as we did back in the days of yore…”

no, those days are past. I have told you I am no goddess, I am a human,and as such, am no better or powerful than you. All I ask is a seat and to know why you have sent for me...

“Not a goddess! Yes, of course. I had forgotten.”

*the goblin who had summoned Gide smiled and the others chuckled silently, but politely*

“It seems one of your humans has made an unfortunate crash landing on our little beach. Knowing how fond you are of your human friends, we thought it best that you have a look at the remains before we…discard them. I can take you there now, I can take you there later. Or, if you prefer, you may leave now and we can all get on with our lives…”

*grits her teeth, annoyed with this little man. He had power over her, undoubtably so, he held the key to her past, and if any of it should get out..*
"take me there, now."
*she stood on her now purple feet, unaware of them and waited for them to show her the body*

“As you wish…”

*they made their way back down the corridors, the shaman in the lead, followed by Gide and the two leader goblins. they reached they sentry and he stepped aside, allowing the four of them through the rock wall opening but none of the others. a lamp was lit and put on the end of a forked stick, which one of the leader goblins now held high above the lifeless body lying upon the table, illuminating the entire chamber in an eerie glow*

“Well…do you know of him?”

*her eyes widen, but no other visible sign of recognition was visible on her pale face.
Oh vex, was life so unbearable that this was the only answer
She nodded to the shaman, but refused to say a word. She stepped forward and placed a gentle kiss on his cold cheek*

*the shaman motions to the other two, and the three of them exit the room, leaving Gide alone. as the shaman hangs the light from a hook in the stone wall, he turns*

"We leave you in peace to do what you will do..."

*she comes into the bar from outside, takes off her coat and sits in front of the warm, blazing fire*

*the shaman motions to the other two, and the three of them exit the room, leaving Gide alone. as the shaman hangs the light from a hook in the stone wall, he turns*

"We leave you in peace to do what you will do..."
She murmers a few words of prayer, then sets her trembling hands on his mangled body. Her eyes closed, a bright light emenating from behind them, as she touched powers that had laid in ill-use for years now. Her hands glowed, becoming transparent, becoming one with his flesh, as she went to work healing the body, if not the mind, of vexilars*

Jon walked back into the main area and saw a woman sitting there. "Hello, I'm Jon... nice to meet you. I don't believe we've met." He held out his hand for her to shake.

Jon walked back into the main area and saw a woman sitting there. "Hello, I'm Jon... nice to meet you. I don't believe we've met." He held out his hand for her to shake.
*she shook his hand and smiled* hi, my name's Jenny

*Mercutio shivered as he trundled his way through the snow back towards the club, he had slept outside in the dismal remains of an abandoned warehouse the night previous, and though he was still clean, he felt as dirty and homeless as ever. Reaching the club, he pulled the heavy doors hard open and stepped inside to look around.

There were a few familiar faces in the club, one in particular stood out, there, by the fire, was the soft warm face of the girl he had talked to a few days before. He wondered how she was, and if she would remember him... just a look, to let him know...*

*Mercutio shivered as he trundled his way through the snow back towards the club, he had slept outside in the dismal remains of an abandoned warehouse the night previous, and though he was still clean, he felt as dirty and homeless as ever. Reaching the club, he pulled the heavy doors hard open and stepped inside to look around.

There were a few familiar faces in the club, one in particular stood out, there, by the fire, was the soft warm face of the girl he had talked to a few days before. He wondered how she was, and if she would remember him... just a look, to let him know...*
*she felt a cold wind blow through the bar as the door opened, she looked around to see who was there and seeing Merc she gave him a warm smile and waved*

*Her hands glowed, becoming transparent, becoming one with his flesh, as she went to work healing the body, if not the mind, of vexilars*
*a single bird flew high against the azure blue sky, nearly too high for him to see. it was a white dove and it circled in big, ever widening arcs, sometimes going completely out of view, but always returning…barely visible. it wanted to descend, but could not*

*she felt a cold wind blow through the bar as the door opened, she looked around to see who was there and seeing Merc she gave him a warm smile and waved*

*seeing her smile Merc relaxed his tense muscles, folded the collars of his denim jacket back down to the shoulders from around his neck and walked towards her smiling. He pulled his fingerless gloves away from his hands and stuffed them into the breast pocket of his coat, adjusted his touque and sat down beside her at the edge of the fire. The warmth felt good against the coldness of his body, and he soaked it in almost as easily as the sparkle in Jenny's eyes as he leaned over to her...*

Hello again! How are you today? :)

*the glowing dulled, and started to throb as she pushed herself beyond her limits. A single drop of sweat on her brow was the only clue as to how much stress her frail body was under. Still she continued on, not sure what was pushing her, but sure it was the right thing to do. Vex's body began to heal, to return to its former glory, and began to glow white as she poured all of her energy into it.*

*seeing her smile Merc relaxed his tense muscles, folded the collars of his denim jacket back down to the shoulders from around his neck and walked towards her smiling. He pulled his fingerless gloves away from his hands and stuffed them into the breast pocket of his coat, adjusted his touque and sat down beside her at the edge of the fire. The warmth felt good against the coldness of his body, and he soaked it in almost as easily as the sparkle in Jenny's eyes as he leaned over to her...*

Hello again! How are you today? :)
i'm good thank you, and yourself?

i'm good thank you, and yourself?
Well, Im much better now. :)

It was a little cold last night, Im warming up quickly! Hmm, I wonder, can I perhaps get us something to drink?

Well, Im much better now. :)

It was a little cold last night, Im warming up quickly! Hmm, I wonder, can I perhaps get us something to drink?
i wouldn't mind a glass of wine

*it must have been a dream, because Vex was unable to move, unable to speak, unable to understand. but he was able to…something…feel? feel what? pain? yes…pain. massive pain. insufferable physical pain. he could not respond or run or scream. he could only endure…and watch the dove flying so very far above him*

*her hands fell away from him, as she collapsed to her knees. Her face was gaunt and pale, the face of an old woman. But she had healed him. Her life and vitality would return soon, but for now, she was content to know that she had restored his body. She takes her hand and smooths his cheek gently.
"Dear vex. I cant do anymore for you, for it would surely kill me. I have not the power nor the knowledge to bring your essence back to this hollow shell. Please vex, direct me."
*A single tear traced down her white cheek, and fell, cold, onto his eyelid*

*he felt a tiny droplet splash against his skin. his eyelid fluttered slightly and her salty tear ran over his eye, causing him to blink...once…twice. the pain became more specific, more intense. heat moved slowly from his chest in a wave throughout his torso and into his extremities. he could feel veins and arteries open as blood began to course it’s way through. he felt shattered bones fuse together and realign themselves. every centimeter of his body cried out in anguish. air rushed now into his lungs and through his windpipe and filled his lungs excruciatingly. he let go a scream…*

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

*the goblins all turned their heads in unison at the horrible sound that filled the caves…*

vex....stop please......
*more tears fell as she listened to his anguish, unable to do anything but feel his voice drill into her head, root in her heart. The scream finally died down, leaving a loud silence ringing in her ears. She placed her hands in his, trying to give him more strength, anything to help him bear it. She felt suddenly light headed but immediately dismissed it.*

i wouldn't mind a glass of wine

Ok then! I think that will do nicely!

*Mercutio stood up slowly, smiling at Jenny, and walked over to the bar... It looked empty, and he wondered how he might get some service....*

Excuse me.. is there any one working today? Id just like to purchase a couple glasses of wine?

*she smiled at Merc as he walked to the bar then quickly straightened up her hair*

*blinks lazily, yawns and stretches*
*takes a long hot shower, dresses and comes downstairs to the bar whistling*

Hello

*Vex lay silent upon the table. the sky was gone, replaced by sooty rock and flickering light of a flame. the dove was gone. he felt hands upon him and moved his eyes to look. a person, a woman, stood next to him, her head down, her hair in her face. she was crying*

*his body ached all over, but the pain was almost bearable. he was thirsty and tired. he didn’t know where he was, nor did he care. he wanted only water. and sleep. and for the pain to stop*

*the three goblins reappeared*

“Gidetisms…how may we help, wise one?”

*and they all bowed deeply in reverence to her miraculous powers. powers they had long heard of, but that few had witnessed*

*Mercutio, noting the lack of any person working looked back at Jenny, who was looking at him and smiling while fixing her hair. 'dammit' he thought to himslef, why isnt anyone working here? How was he supposed to get the wine with no one behind the counter... He looked at LP coming down the stairs, and smiled... *

Good day to you!... may I ask, is anyone working here presently? Id like to buy a little wine...

What? Oh.... Wine.... Yes. One moment

*enters the kitchen and comes back behind the bar*

What kind of wine would you like?

*Vex lay silent upon the table. the sky was gone, replaced by sooty rock and flickering light of a flame. the dove was gone. he felt hands upon him and moved his eyes to look. a person, a woman, stood next to him, her head down, her hair in her face. she was crying*

*his body ached all over, but the pain was almost bearable. he was thirsty and tired. he didn’t know where he was, nor did he care. he wanted only water. and sleep. and for the pain to stop*

*the three goblins reappeared*

“Gidetisms…how may we help, wise one?”

*and they all bowed deeply in reverence to her miraculous powers. powers they had long heard of, but that few had witnessed*
*looked up weakly*
Bring water, and food. Make sure he is not wanting of either. And find Gael. I have not the strength, nor the power to restore his soul.
*collapsed beside the bed, her head striking the rock floor with a resounding bang that echoed throughout the caves*

OOC: I must sleep now vexy....sorry

What? Oh.... Wine.... Yes. One moment

*enters the kitchen and comes back behind the bar*

What kind of wine would you like?

Well, to tell you the truth, Im not sure, Id think a nice red would be appropriate, you see Ive just met the most amazing girl, and Its by her request. Ill say red, yes, red will be fine.

*Mercutio reached into his pocket and extracted a feeble amount of change and small bills which were folded neatly around one another...*

How much will it be for two glasses of oh say... a nice Cab Sauv?

Well, to tell you the truth, Im not sure, Id think a nice red would be appropriate, you see Ive just met the most amazing girl, and Its by her request. Ill say red, yes, red will be fine.

*Mercutio reached into his pocket and extracted a feeble amount of change and small bills which were folded neatly around one another...*

How much will it be for two glasses of oh say... a nice Cab Sauv?
*searches tha bar for the requested wine*

I don't know if... Ah.... Here it is.

*decorks the wine an pours two glasses*

There you go

*searches tha bar for the requested wine*

I don't know if... Ah.... Here it is.

*decorks the wine an pours two glasses*

There you go
Thank you sir!

How much was that again?

*fumbles with the change and bills in his hand, then looked over at Jenny, who was still waiting patiently, and smiled warmly at her - she looked so beautiful sitting all by herself by the fire...*

Thank you sir!

How much was that again

*fumbles with the change and bills in his hand*
To be honest.... I have no idea. I'll just put in on a tab, if that's alright with you.

*the goblins jumped with surprise and several of them carried her to a resting place, where there was a small, but comfortable bed. they tended to the rising bump on her head and to her swollen and bruised feet and then they let her sleep*

*scores of goblins now encircled Vex, staring up at him as if he were some kind of monster, or a side show freak. the shaman returned and shooed them all away. water was brought, and a cup was held to Vex’s lips. he drank and drank and drank and wanted more. roasted meat on the bone was brought, but the smell made Vex nauseous and he turned away from it*

*Vex fell into a deep sleep and was once again on the beach, looking high into the sky. a white dove circled. he wanted the bird to come to him, but it just circled and circled and would not come down*

*The leader of the goblins spoke quietly to two of his deputies*

“Go and find the one that Gidetisms named. Go and find this one called Gael. Reveal yourselves only to this one and no one else. Off with you both! And be quick! The goddess has spoken!”

To be honest.... I have no idea. I'll just put in on a tab, if that's alright with you.
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Well, Id rather just pay, I dislike being in debt to anyone, as I often have to move without notice... Ill just give you what I have, Im sure there ought to be enough here to cover it... and thanks again!

*with that he handed over the money, smiled, picked up the two glasses and walked away... little did the gentleman know, that it was indeed all he posessed, but Mercutio was all to satisfied to spend it in this fashion, it was entirely worth it... every penny*

Here you are then! Sorry I took so long Jenny! Now, where were we? :)

ooc: ha! caught me before the edit!

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Well, Id rather just pay, I dislike being in debt to anyone, as I often have to move without notice... Ill just give you what I have, Im sure there ought to be enough here to cover it... and thanks again!

*with that he handed over the money, smiled, picked up the two glasses and walked away... little did the gentleman know, that it was indeed all he posessed, but Mercutio was all to satisfied to spend it in this fashion, it was entirely worth it... every penny*

Here you are then! Sorry I took so long Jenny! Now, where were we? :)
thanks *she smiled at him* i don't remember

thanks *she smiled at him* i don't remember
Well that ought not to stop us I suppose!

So tell me, what brings you to this area? :)

*counts the money*
This must be more than enough

*searches the bar for a Guinness, pours it and leans back behind the bar*

Well that ought not to stop us I suppose!

So tell me, what brings you to this area? :)a messy marraige break up meant I decided to leave home and this seemed like a nice to place to come to

*feels good-hearted and picks up the remaining bottle of wine, goes over to Jenny and Merc*

Here. It's on the house.

a messy marraige break up meant I decided to leave home and this seemed like a nice to place to come to

Oh, Im so sorry to hear that! Are you ok? You know, we havent know each other very long, so perhaps its not appropriate to ask, but if I may, what happened? :(

*feels good-hearted and picks up the remaining bottle of wine, goes over to Jenny and Merc* Here, its on the house

*Mercutio, amazed at the generosity, was dumbfounded - but his pride was stuck in his throat, and he wasnt sure if he should take the kind offer...*

Oh wow, are you sure? I mean, really... this is too kind! :)

Sure I'm sure. Take it.

Can I join the two of you?

Oh, Im so sorry to hear that! Are you ok? You know, we havent know each other very long, so perhaps its not appropriate to ask, but if I may, what happened? :(

it's ok, i'm fine about it. My husband turned out to already married so he wasn't really my husband, not legally anyway

it's ok, i'm fine about it. My husband turned out to already married so he wasn't really my husband, not legally anyway
Wow, that really is a shame, Im sorry to hear that, but Im glad that youre ok.

heres to new beginings! *raises his glass to Jenny and smiles*

*he then turned to LP, and smiling he said...*

please, I insist friend, have a seat with us! Its the least I can offer to you for such kindness!

*takes a seat and raises his glass*

To a new year and new beginnings

Wow, that really is a shame, Im sorry to hear that, but Im glad that youre ok.

heres to new beginings! *raises his glass to Jenny and smiles*

*he then turned to LP, and smiling he said, please, I insist friend, have a seat with us! Its the least I can offer to you for such kindness!*
*raises her glass and smiles* to new beginnings!

Well, this is nice!

*Merc eyes alight looking at this girls beautiful face, and struggling, he put his hand on Jenny's as they sat beside each other, then suddenly, almost panicked by his foolish action, withdrew the hand in shame... it was too soon! He hoped she wouldnt be offended as his gaze weakened and he flashed a pathetically innocent and shy smile at her... then looked away, embarrased...*

err... So LP, I cant recall, have we met before? Its been a while since Ive been here... and my memory isnt always the best!

Well, this is nice!

*Merc eyes alight looking at this girls beautiful face, and struggling, he put his hand on Jenny's as they sat beside each other, then suddenly, almost panicked by his foolish action, withdrew the hand in shame... it was too soon! He hoped she wouldnt be offended as his gaze weakened and he flashed a pathetically innocent and shy smile at her... then looked away, embarrased...*

err... So LP, I cant recall, have we met before? Its been a while since Ive been here... and my memory isnt always the best!
I think we've met once before. Briefly. But I've never had the pleasure of meeting the lady.

*extends his hand over the table toward Jenny*
I'm LP... obviously

Well, this is nice!

*Merc eyes alight looking at this girls beautiful face, and struggling, he put his hand on Jenny's as they sat beside each other, then suddenly, almost panicked by his foolish action, withdrew the hand in shame... it was too soon! He hoped she wouldnt be offended as his gaze weakened and he flashed a pathetically innocent and shy smile at her... then looked away, embarrased...*

err... So LP, I cant recall, have we met before? Its been a while since Ive been here... and my memory isnt always the best!
*she blushed then smiled as Merc put his hand on hers, but then as he pulled it away her expression turned to confusion as she wondered what she'd done wrong, maybe she'd been too flirtacious and forward*

I think we've met once before. Briefly. But I've never had the pleasure of meeting the lady.

*extends his hand over the table toward Jenny*
I'm LP... obviously
pleased to meet you, I'm Jenny *shakes his hand*

Very nice to meet you Jenny.

Three's a crowd
*looks at the clock on the wall*
Oh... Look at the time. I'd better hurry. Enjoy yourselves and see you later.

*leaves the Club for a long walk into town*

*she blushed then smiled as Merc put his hand on hers, but then as he pulled it away her expression turned to confusion as she wondered what she'd done wrong, maybe she'd been too flirtacious and forward*

*Mercutio was overcome with rampant thought, and lost sight of his shyness for a brief second, just long enough to place his hand on top of Jenny's, he did so quickly, and in such a way that it wouldnt be noticed by anyone else present, the two hands rested on top of her thigh - each trembling slightly with confusion, and he hoped his humble gesture would be accepted...

'dammit all' he thought to himself 'dammit all to hell, why not'

He looked down at the table, never once moving his shaking hand, and then up at LP as he left the building...*

Youre spot on LP, To a New Year, To new beginings! :)

I hope to see you around!

Very nice to meet you Jenny.

Three's a crowd
*looks at the clock on the wall*
Oh... Look at the time. I'd better hurry. Enjoy yourselves and see you later.

*leaves the Club for a long walk into town*
bye

*Mercutio was overcome with rampant thought, and lost sight of his shyness for a brief second, just long enough to place his hand on top of Jenny's, he did so quickly, and in such a way that it wouldnt be noticed by anyone else present, the two hands rested on top of her thigh - each trembling slightly with confusion, and he hoped his humble gesture would be accepted...

'dammit all' he thought to himself 'dammit all to hell, why not'

He looked down at the table, never once moving his shaking hand, and then up at LP as he left the building...*

Youre spot on LP, To a New Year, To new beginings! :)

I hope to see you around!
*she smiled then shifted a bit closer to Merc*

*The stranger known as "P" walks into the bar. He left last night around page 23 on a side note. He sits at the bar in another black suit with the same silver panda buttons. Looking around for something he has lost. Something that he searches for and will never find....*


"Bar tender can I get a Martini. Shaken not stirred." he pull out his silver money clip and throws out enough money for a life time of drinking. never looking up he waits alone. :(

*she smiled then shifted a bit closer to Merc*

*Mercutio, now comforted with the thought that his actions were not wholly inappropriate, looked up and smiled softly back at Jenny, the lines around his mouth exclaiming the virtue of his passion... and his voice came out low and graveled as he spoke gently into her ear...*

Miss, I hope Im not being to forward, but if I may... well... its been so long... Id like just to hold you for a while... you see... well... if thats alright... you know... if you want to....

*he stammered as he spoke, the doubt in his voice growing more obvious as the statement fell from his lips into the air around them... he hoped that she would accept... he hoped she wouldnt think it was the wine talking for him...*

*Mercutio, now comforted with the thought that his actions were not wholly inappropriate, looked up and smiled softly back at Jenny, the lines around his mouth exclaiming the virtue of his passion... and his voice came out low and graveled as he spoke gently into her ear...*

Miss, I hope Im not being to forward, but if I may... well... its been so long... Id like just to hold you for a while... you see... well... if thats alright... you know... if you want to....

*he stammered as he spoke, the doubt in his voice growing more obvious as the statement fell from his lips into the air around them... he hoped that she would accept... he hoped she wouldnt think it was the wine talking for him...*
*her cheeks turned brigh red as she put her arms around him*

*Looking down "P" takes off his over coat. Around his silk white shirt he has a double shoulder sling with two gun holsters that holster two silver barreled pistols with ivory handles. One engraved with the word "Why" and the other has "How" on it. A peculiar man this stranger is.*

"Oh I forget to introduce my friends." pulling the guns of the holsters as if it were easier than breathing.. Laying them both down on the bar in front of him. "My sister and brother have answered the only two questions I have ever asked in my life...."

*Still looking down he continues to drink. Looking ever more intent on what is in front of him....*

*her cheeks turned brigh red as she put her arms around him*

*Feeling her arms wrap around his waist, Mercutio smiled knowing his acceptance... and he moved his arms around her and held her tightly... it felt so good to hold her, indeed he had thought about it even from the first time he had seen her, but was incapable of doing so... now he wondered if he would be able to let go as he knew he would have to eventually... women never stayed long... and he could never stop moving... not that he had anywhere to go, but he always had to despite that... and the thought of this chilled him to the depths of his being*

Not to be too forward... but perhaps we can go somewhere more... private?

*It was then that he noticed the stranger at the bar... and the guns laying in front of him...*

*Feeling her arms wrap around his waist, Mercutio smiled knowing his acceptance... and he moved his arms around her and held her tightly... it felt so good to hold her, indeed he had thought about it even from the first time he had seen her, but was incapable of doing so... now he wondered if he would be able to let go as he knew he would have to eventually... women never stayed long... and he could never stop moving... not that he had anywhere to go, but he always had to despite that... and the thought of this chilled him to the depths of his being*

Not to be too forward... but perhaps we can go somewhere more... private?

*It was then that he noticed the stranger at the bar... and the guns laying in front of him...*
i'm not sure..............where abouts do you want to go?

i'm not sure..............where abouts do you want to go?
Well, if you dont have any adversity to the cold, theres a nice view from the pool room that overlooks the creek and lake below the club, we could go there and just sit for a while? Its a little cold, they dont heat the pool room this time of year since not many people use it, but we could retrieve a couple of blankets from the linen closet, to keep us warm, perhaps make a couple of cups of something hot such that we could hold them while we sit and talk? If its not too forward of course...

*Mercutio stammered as he spoke, unsure of himself, and of whether or not he had just commited a terrible faux pas by acting too suddenly on his impulses... oh! 'I shouldnt have asked' he thought to himself... she'll think Im after something Im not!* :(

Well, if you dont have any adversity to the cold, theres a nice view from the pool room that overlooks the creek and lake below the club, we could go there and just sit for a while? Its a little cold, they dont heat the pool room this time of year since not many people use it, but we could retrieve a couple of blankets from the linen closet, to keep us warm, perhaps make a couple of cups of something hot such that we could hold them while we sit and talk? If its not too forward of course...

*Mercutio stammered as he spoke, unsure of himself, and of whether or not he had just commited a terrible faux pas by acting too suddenly on his impulses... oh! 'I shouldnt have asked' he thought to himself... she'll think Im after something Im not!* :(
that sounds lovely, i'd be delighted

that sounds lovely, i'd be delighted

*with the confirmation he so craved, Mercutio's was overcome with happiness... and he immediately set to work gathering blankets after setting some water on to boil... after getting what he thought would be a sufficient supply of covering, he removed a small pouch of apple cider spice from his satchel which had been resting by the kitchen door, and he quickly got to work making two steaming cups of hot cider, then placed in each a fresh smelling cinnamon stick, of which he had a small lot of wrapped up in cloth in his pack... 'I picked this fresh when I was travelling through the mountains of South East Asia... you be surprised how hard it is to use up!' he said to her ecstatically as he used the sticks to stir the sweet smelling brew... In moments everything that was needed had been collected, and he set forth quickly to take her arm with his left, which was free...*

May I? :)

:) you certainly may *she takes his arm*

*Pulling up once more in the clubs car park, Orchid sits for a while in the car.

Wondering who might be in the bar today, or would she have it all to herself again.

She decided that perhaps it was time to start on her novel again.

Getting out of the car, she takes her laptop, and slithers through the snow to the bar.

Opens the door and enters.

Seeing no one inside the bar, she closes the door, and sets her laptop on a table in one of the booths, goes to the bar, and gets a bottle of the house red, and a glass.

Settling into the booth, she opens her laptop and starts to type, losing herself once more in the story......*

:) you certainly may *she takes his arm*

Well then! Lets go shall we!

*and the two of them walked briskly, smiling at each other, into the pool room where they took rest on a bench that looked out of the massive expanse of glass which framed the beautiful view of the waters below...*

ooc: Ill be back presently Jenny, I have to go and get some food - Im getting a little hungry! :)

ooc:ok

*Hearing a slight noise, Orchid looks up, and sees Merc and Jenny arm in arm just disappearing into the pool area.

She smiles to herself.*

Thats nice....they are well suited.

*She goes back to her laptop.*

*Jon walked into the club and saw Orchid there.*
Orchid! How are you? I haven't seen you in ages!
*goes to give Orchid a hug*

Jon...I have been here most evenings (for me) at this time, but haven't seen you, how you doing?

Jon...I have been here most evenings (for me) at this time, but haven't seen you, how you doing?
Me? Not the best, considering leaving. Half the Club seems to hate me, the other half thinks I'm some kind of liar. If it wasn't for Gide believing me, I'd have gone crazy by now. Its still good to see you again.
*Jon went over to the bar and got himself a glass of orange juice and went to sit down next to Orchid, but suddenly hesitated*
I'm not interfering am I?

Me? Not the best, considering leaving. Half the Club seems to hate me, the other half thinks I'm some kind of liar. If it wasn't for Gide believing me, I'd have gone crazy by now. Its still good to see you again.
*Jon went over to the bar and got himself a glass of orange juice and went to sit down next to Orchid, but suddenly hesitated*
I'm not interfering am I?
*Indicates the seat.*

No, feel free, I could do with a little company!

So why all the animosity towards you then?

**Vaga walks out of one of the darkened hallways leading towards the back of the club. it was busier than he was used to, but it was of no consiquence. we walked past the bar and grabbed another bottle of rum**

Thanks.
*he sat down with a loud sigh*
Its a long story, but cut short, I'm being possessed. Now the thing that is possessing me only takes over in moments of extreme emotion. I don't know if you know or not, but I was going out with Tinks for the 1/4 day before she left. When she left, I was really depressed, and the thing took over, and I tried to commit suicide 4 times in a day. I never managed it, nor did I manage to leave. I'm back in control of my body, but nobody believes me that It wasn't me.
*Retelling his story, Jon felt hot tears well up in his eyes. He bit his lip and tried to hold them back, to no avail*

hm. posession. prehaps this club does still have some life about it.
**pretends he's not paying attention and wanders out to the balcony**

*Passes her perfumed handkerchief to Jon*

Well....I believe you...I had heard voices before Christmas, couldn't make out much of what they meant though...I just sensed that something or someone, who had once been, was going to be once more....or something like that anyway...I have heard voices in the last few days as well.

I'm not sure what is going on though.

I'll... I'll be damned if I know. Its ok thanks Orchid... I'm going out for a walk to the lake if you don't mind.
*Jon screwed up his face, he hadn't wanted to go for a walk at all. Inwardly, he groaned*
Not again!
*He walked out, a jerky, slow movement. As if he was trying to fight it. He got to the lake banks and breathed in deeply. As he breathed out, he felt his chest tighten, and a strange movement inside him. As expected, the spirit rushed out of him, and the already black night became blacker than ever*

ooc: Im back!! ahhh! Greek food is soooo tasty!

ic:
*Mercutio looked out over the ravine, the trees dotted the landscape below like skeletons standing in the snow, seeming to lean towards the west facing slope almost to a point where it appeared that they would fall into its clutches... The oily blackness of a meandering stream cut through the hill as it swept its way down into the frozen lake, slicing through the white blanket of snow like a dark winding knife... Mercutio drank deeply from his warm cup of apple cider as he held Jenny in a tightly wound one arm embrace, her head resting on his shoulder with her hair spilling over his chest like a (brown?) silky waterfall... He admired the way she seemed to purr as she lay there resting - not asleep, yet not totally awake... and the moonlight that illuminated the icy windswept water below danced in relfections on them as they sat in silence - oblivious to the rest of the world and all of its problems...*

**senses something new aprear by the lake**
well well well, what have we here?

ooc: Im back!! ahhh! Greek food is soooo tasty!

ic:
*Mercutio looked out over the ravine, the trees dotted the landscape below like skeletons standing in the snow, seeming to lean towards the west facing slope almost to a point where it appeared that they would fall into its clutches... The oily blackness of a meandering stream cut through the hill as it swept its way down into the frozen lake, slicing through the white blanket of snow like a dark winding knife... Mercutio drank deeply from his warm cup of apple cider as he held Jenny in a tightly wound one arm embrace, her head resting on his shoulder with her hair spilling over his chest like a (brown?) silky waterfall... He admired the way she seemed to purr as she lay there resting - not asleep, yet not totally awake... and the moonlight that illuminated the icy windswept water below danced in relfections on them as they sat in silence - oblivious to the rest of the world and all of its problems...**she sipped her hot cider then wrapped her arms around Merc's waist as she started to shiver*

**senses something new aprear by the lake**
well well well, what have we here?
OOC: Vaga, if you've got MSN, I can fill you in. Gael already knows, as I did this with her.

*She watches Jon staggering out, knowing that he wasn't drunk...he had only had OJ...
Something must be wrong then.

Then the whispering, chattering started inside her head again, she was getting used to it by now, although she still couldn't make out what it was saying...*