Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 1:24:00 AM)
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Esmae Daniels (Feb 6, 2011 1:24:16 AM)
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Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:24:21 AM)
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Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:25:03 AM)
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Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 1:25:58 AM)
(wb)
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:26:45 AM)
((cheers, browser keeps dying))
James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 1:26:52 AM)
*He drives the car up the drive of the new home, it was just off the river, and there was a small pond in the large front yard. He parked infront of the new building and got out slowly stretching as he looked around and led them towards the door, leading them into the good sized house, though nowhere near as expensive as Savannah's estate.* (i will just go from there, *looks around*)
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 1:28:09 AM)
*Stepping into the lounge area Sophie takes a seat and crosses her legs.* So, what are everyone's thoughts?
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 1:29:40 AM)
She followed them up to the room. There was a little confusion on her face. "So this is the special.. place? You could have just said we were going to your home." she seemed a bit disappointed in the false need of security. "Still find it that hard to trust me?"
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 1:30:24 AM)
*She smiles to Savannah and shakes her head.* No Sav, it was a joke. James felt that considering Derek wants us all dead we should move to a new address he wasn't aware of. You being here means James trusts you.
Esmae Daniels (Feb 6, 2011 1:30:40 AM)
*She glanced around with a little smile movinig over her lips before she found herself somewhere comfortable to sit, slipping out of her shoes at the door of course*
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:30:55 AM)
**Rohan looks about the home as he enters, offering a reassuring smile to Esmae as they are shown into the sitting room. He too was expecting a silo in the woods rather than this innoculous home, but still, he showed the girl to a seat and sat beside her**
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 1:31:50 AM)
"Hmm..." She nodded, but kept quiet for the time being. Her tongue held tightly as she took a set and opted to observe.
James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 1:33:34 AM)
*He moved into the kitchen grabbing a group of glasses and a bottle of whiskey* There is some soda or water as well, help yourselves to drinks, the place just isnt really fully stocked up yet. *He chuckled as he slipped down into his seat right beside Sophie.* I know of locations all over this city where I could hold a gathering with others without bringing them to my home Savannah, if its an issue of trust, I would have brought you there, not here. As for business. I have three priorities as it stands. One, make contact with out of town allies, two, see if we might not be able to recruit some more help from among us, and three, we need to be fully armed and ready, and I dont just mean mortal made guns.
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 1:34:40 AM)
*She nods and looks between the quiet faces.* I think we have to decide exactly what our aims are, we're presented with mysteries and pitfalls and no real overall plan of what we are ultimately hoping to achieve.
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:34:57 AM)
**nods** the arms I agree with. but are we now talking about the Maxsim situaiton or something else?
Esmae Daniels (Feb 6, 2011 1:38:13 AM)
*After attempting to resist, Esmae rest her head against Rohan's shoulder. She glanced between the others as they spoke, her eyes flicking to each of them in turn as she pulled her feet up under her*
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:38:56 AM)
Maxim has had 'snake trouble' and has gone underground. I have little to no doubt that Mr Joshua was indeed working for Maxsim. He has ties to the military and they were trained navy seals. Also, the security layout on his club mirrored the security he had when I visited him before, its just been beefed up. If this is a city threat, we shoudl puch for aliance. However, if this is just some issue between two Elohim, he shows his weakness through his fear and we should cut ties immediatly
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 1:40:08 AM)
"The Lord Inqusitor." She was quiet for a moment. "That is Maskim's snake problem and why he is in hiding with fortications against demonic attack.:
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 1:40:39 AM)
*Sophie looks to Rohan her gaze level as she watches him for a long moment.* I think that's the most pertinent question Usul, the first one which you asked. Exactly what are we talking about here? Is Maksim the end goal or but a piece of the puzzle? We know that Shin went after Maksim, he decided that he was going to assasinate him alone, from the sounds of it he failed and likely the reason for his absence from court is something akin to him remaining isolated and licking his wounds.
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 1:41:11 AM)
(This needs to stop)
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:41:30 AM)
((what?))
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 1:41:39 AM)
(What needs to stop?)
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 1:41:40 AM)
(So and Sav sharing brains)
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:41:54 AM)
((lol))
Esmae Daniels (Feb 6, 2011 1:41:55 AM)
(lol)
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 1:42:01 AM)
(lol *hugs* Well there is a reason they get on so well)
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 1:42:08 AM)
(it's creeping me out man!)
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 1:42:27 AM)
(lol. sorry. back to IC)
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:44:02 AM)
If Maxim's only issue is with the Lord Inquisitor, then we have a very easy decision to make. If we push to ally with Maxim, that will mean that not only must we replace teh court, but kill those who have been no enemy to us or the cty
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 1:44:46 AM)
*She waves a hand.* If Maksim is not equal to the task of taking one member of the court out of the equation with his army, then he is neither any threat nor any use to us.
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:44:59 AM)
**he nods**
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:45:35 AM)
and this in turn changes many things
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 1:45:53 AM)
"Nor is he the kind of leader we want for this court if his respone to a mutual ass kicking is to build his toy fort and hide within it." Her nose turned and she shook her head. "I honestly do not rememebr him being that cowardly."
James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 1:46:33 AM)
Maksim, is not the end goal. Maksim was a means to an ends, not the ends itself. He was going to be at best an ally, at worst a tool to be used to get someone else in power.... the question is now... Do we want to find someone new to place into power as we find another means to accomplish it, or, do we crash the tenuous system we have here.... What we have now is a very small, weak court trying to hold onto a space far too large for itself... Do we want to try and rebuild that with a stronger set of leadership, or do we want to be rid of that, build something stronger, tighter, in a smaller area within the city?
Esmae Daniels (Feb 6, 2011 1:48:00 AM)
What if he's just playing with you though? *She opened her eyes, rubbing them a little as she sat up again* What if he's not showing all his cards? What is that whole Joshua bull crap was just a roose? I mean, it's kind aobvious he wants the City.. Otherwise why would he not have just killed us on site? *She glanced to James and Sophie* Ok, -me- onsite....
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 1:48:57 AM)
(On an ooc note: I am sad to see what they have done with the Maksim npc)
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:49:10 AM)
((here here))
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:49:55 AM)
Esmae has an excelent point, he must have some game in mind
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 1:50:41 AM)
Maybe he too is thinking of establishing a shadow court. *She leans against James while she thinks, her head falling onto his shoulder.* The idea of a second court appeals greatly.
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 1:51:21 AM)
"Do we have the resources in both leadership and support to establish a second court?"
James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 1:52:18 AM)
We can try and do that, ignore them all, build our own in the city, the court that exists is too weak to hold it all anyways. We would have to lay down all claims to title for the current court though, we cannot exist in both.
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 1:53:57 AM)
The question of resources is the pertinent one. Could we establish and defend a court from the existing court? Most certainly, would it be any stronger than that which is currently in place? The answer to that is far more dubious.
James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 1:55:34 AM)
That would be the point of what I said our priorities should be. We get our out of town allies working for us, with us, even bring some in, we recruit some members from the current court, and we get armed for a fight.
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 1:56:34 AM)
*She nods.* Only I think I am correct in sayng that none of us here wishes to assume the role of Tyrant, am I correct?
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 1:57:54 AM)
((if I had a part time job I would , muahahahhaa))
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 1:58:23 AM)
"I do not wish to maintain that title. The highest I would seek is Speaker of the Tower." She looked to the others present. "I thought there was one in mind for the Tyrant?"
James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 2:00:20 AM)
We may be looking at a far, far simpler court than one with a pentarchy, and ministries my friends. We may be looking at something more like the leadership of old, something that humans call more feudal era leadership. Lords, knights, barons, etc.
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:01:51 AM)
**he nods** and ultimaletly, that would serve this city far better, given its location and status after Katrina. I bend my knee to few, but as a *smirks* local Baron, I would ensure the security of my fief
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 2:02:59 AM)
But that does not answer the pertinent question. Which of course is, does any of our number wish to lead?
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:04:33 AM)
We could form a council of Baronies, and leave the big chair for tyeh Morningstar, shoudl he return
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 2:05:27 AM)
Zo's lips pressed against each other as Rohan spoke. She held back the eye roll however. "Maybe that's something best for someone active and accounted for?"
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 2:06:18 AM)
There are many options, though it seems wrong to remove Perri only to leave her seat open. We could look to LA for a worthy leader we could bring into the city to support, or speaking of more feudal options we could approach the Tyrant with a demand for an area of the city to be acknowledged as our domain.
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:06:50 AM)
**to Savanna* why?
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:07:40 AM)
Why would we need a King, or a Tyfrant, when we could form a council and rule as they did in times gone, by vote and by challenge'
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 2:08:40 AM)
"Because a newly established court needs strong leadership that...." she could feel her voice rasing as her passions grew, but she settled herself. "To speak of breaking off, establishing a new lesser feudal court and then to suggest we leave the head seat open is ludicris and we might as well sit and suck it up with our current situation. It's a poor plan action and will leave us weak thus making the entire effort... worthless."
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:10:17 AM)
**He smiles and speaks coldly** You clearly need to hear a masters voice
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 2:10:20 AM)
*She nods and looks over to Savannah, her voice gentle as she speaks.* I agree, as I said we cannot empty the throne only to leave it empty. That does none of us any good. We all agree that their is weak leadership within this city but that does not mean that we would operate more effectively with none.
James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 2:10:53 AM)
Alright enough, enough all of you enough. We need to get this straight, so stop a moment and listen while I explain the idea clearly.
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 2:12:19 AM)
"It is not about a Master's voice." That soft sourthern turn was quickly turning in to a growl. "A single soldier wisely lead and better than a hundred without a head. A uniting and centralizing figure is important in insituation. And with your tongue as far up the morining stars ass as it is, I would place you as the authority of needing a Master."
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:13:58 AM)
**He stands, the room already growing colder**
James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 2:14:49 AM)
*He stood smoothly, his stormy eyes moving around* I said enough *His voice cracked out full of ancient authority. The sky blue streaks of his eyes invisible* This not the time for petty squabbling and bickering. We all want whats best for this city, so everyone sit tight and let me explain how this works.... *He walked over and placed a hand on Rohan's shoulder* My brother please, sit and listen. *He spoke low to the other man.*
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 2:15:17 AM)
Her eyes simply narrowed as she looked to Rohan. Slow and steady breaths taken.
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:16:24 AM)
**Usels eyes bleed to black orbs, shadow like smoke spreads out about the room as his etheric wings begin to form.. he turns to James and speaks with ice** You ask too much too allow her words to pass without apology. **he looks to Savannah, clealry about to lose it** She will recant
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 2:17:02 AM)
*She watches the three of them closely, remaining on the lounge and prepared to rise if the situation cannot be settled quickly.*
Esmae Daniels (Feb 6, 2011 2:17:48 AM)
*She pressed her lips together as Rohan rose, her hand gently snaking up to his* Rohan... Please.... *She spoke in a whisper, concern rising her own eyes as she rose to her feet, placing her hand to his chest and standing before him*
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 2:18:41 AM)
*Her senses picking up on Esmae's words her eyes flick quickly to the thrall and she shakes her head a little, a finger moving to her lips in the universal sign for silence.*
James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 2:19:48 AM)
*He narrowed his eyes, muscles building, the air of the room swirled icy as it moved around Sa'rashiel, his wings splitting his shirt as they stretched out and flexed powerfully* Usel, you are my friend, but more importantly my brother, you have pledged to follow me, and I believe I have proved myself willing to listen to your counsel, but this time I want you, I want everyone to sit down, remain calm and listen. *His voice was cold as the winter wind, and hard as the core of the arctic ice cap*
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 2:22:04 AM)
She would remain quiet, but her eyes were leveled upon Sa'rashiel. The Lammasu did not respond to his demands or his words. The action of the room moving about her as she was simply still and calm. The others actions simply taken in.
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:22:48 AM)
**his knuckled crack as the veins swell over them, sinews tighten and shoulders broaden. Almost unseeing he sheers his head back to James, now a good foor taller than him and yet, his words remind him of his pledge and his honour. With a ragged breath that blows a clouded shadow to the room, he nods and takes a step back. While he does not sit, he moves against the wall and cages his anger. he rasps** It will be as you say.
Esmae Daniels (Feb 6, 2011 2:23:15 AM)
*She glanced between the four of them, closing her eyes before she stepped away. Maybe she wasn't cut out for this yet... She pushed a lock of hair behind her ear and moved out into the hall, leaving them to it*
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 2:24:14 AM)
*She watches Esmae leave her lips moving silently while her eyes are momentarily averted from the other three.*
James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 2:29:57 AM)
The court we have is weak, you admit to it yourself Zophiel. You have second thoughts because you and Perri have been ally's for a long time, now, and before the pit. I understand reluctance to walk away from her. I understand reluctance to listen to me even, and with our differences in ideology I understand tensions there. As we talk and this goes round it is getting more convoluted, so I want to straighten this up before this all falls apart before it truely begins. I have connections in Los Angeles, I intend to ask her for support, to send us aid. Someone longer out than any of us, they will be the key component of this new court. From them, they will appoint as they see fit the leadership down the lines.... The title of Tyrant becomes moot in this court. Nazriel will be at the top, granting power to the one who will lead here, and down the line from there the power structure flows as an entitiy seperated from the faltering court we are working with now.
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:36:01 AM)
*Usel listens, though his eyes never leave the Lammasu. He snaps from apoch however, once again just with arms folded across his black T*
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 2:37:17 AM)
"And as I told you before; I believe she might be capable. It really is not idology of faction that conserns me, but the ability of that individual in a eadership role. To seperate and create a second court is truly difficult task. There not only will be the uproar within the circles of celestials, but issues of territory both land and man, if the new power structor will have to strength adn resources to stand on it own and will it have enough strangeh and structer to combat those that will seek to tear it down. The one we choose will need to be able to withstand all of that as well as taken on the normal duties of the leader of a court no matter if we want to call it fedual or current age or whatever. As for my alligence..." She gave a long sigh. "Either way my involvement in this will earn me strikes taking over or renouncing... to be honest it would most likely be easier to renounce. Truly it is all in respect to the betterment of the Elohim of the city and the ever nearing quest to regain Pa
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 2:37:23 AM)
Paradise Lost. And... I do not believe this court with it's absent leadership and failure to censor outside threats... will be able to acheive those goals.
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 2:41:46 AM)
*She nods, her lovely voice drifting gently through the room.* Thus we are all agreed that this current court shows weakness and instability. It's leaders are absent and more concerned with their own personal power than in the well being of us all as a whole. We all realise that we need strong leadership, we have ever been creatures of heirachy and we shall always be creatures of heirachy. Thus we need to locate a leader more suitable to take control of this city that our current Tyrant is and Sa' has contacts and allies that can provide a suitable replacement. As for us all, whilst we may believe in slightly different things, I trust I speak truthfully when I say that we all respect one another. Regardless of differing ideology or methods, there is a great bond of respect between all those within this room. *Her eyes drift to Savannah and her lovely voice remaining even and gentle her eyes nevertheless are serious.* None of us would intend to give any other of us grave unforgivable offense I am sure.
James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 2:45:23 AM)
That is why I look to LA Zophiel, to gain the strength we need to build in the middle of what will become contested territories a second court. I admit I am not capable enough to lead us against all threats. While administering to day to day affairs. But what I can do is prepare for this by getting in place things that we need. The first and foremost thing we need now is co-operation with one another, you both wronged each other tonight, and you both owe the other some kind of apology. I won't presume to be able to tell you to do it, that would be a fools mistake. But I can ask you both, to leave my home in peace tonight, go your seperate ways, and think on it from each others perspective, and see if you cannot find it in yourselves to do what is right.
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 2:48:02 AM)
"But of course." That soft gentil southern tone would come out once more. The corners of her mouth would upturn in a soft smile. "On both accounts. While I did intend to return the press of the preverbial button, but I not intent on offense of that magnitude. I desire no bad blood between myself and Sa'." Her eyes turned to the demon that was boring his eyes in to her host. "And I'm sure that deep down inside he knows that."
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:51:15 AM)
Aye, I'm sure the Lord General took little offence. *he looks to James* I will await your call... by your leave .. *he nods and moves across the room, taking up his jacket en route and snapping out a cell phone* I need a car....
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 2:52:18 AM)
(That was suppose to be Usul... sorry.)
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 2:52:24 AM)
(It's 2am here. cut me a break lol)
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 2:52:44 AM)
(*winks at Sav* I thought it may have been!)
Esmae Daniels (Feb 6, 2011 2:53:15 AM)
*She rose to her feet as Rohan came, bitting her lip softly she looked him over before lowering her gaze completely, wrapping her arms around her waist*
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:53:47 AM)
((oh right, er dlp))
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 2:53:49 AM)
(sorry. ym comprehension isn't too awesome tonight.)
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 2:54:44 AM)
(I'm sorry)
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:58:06 AM)
**Usel looks back at her, speaking evenly** The business of the city takes precidence over levelled insult. We've heard council from those who would offer it, now leaders will rise to take action *he looks to James* by your leave .. **he nods and moves across the room, taking up his jacket en route and snapping out his cell phone** I need a car...
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 2:59:47 AM)
((and on that note, Im off people. thanks for the scenage and I'll see you guys later))
James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 3:00:18 AM)
Goodnight Usel. *He rolled his shoulders and his wings faded as he relaxed out of his apoc form. Looking at Savannah* If you need Zophiel, you may use my car to get home. I will talk to you soon, I have ideas for you to work on, but for now it is getting late.
Rohan McAllister (Feb 6, 2011 3:00:26 AM)
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Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 3:00:47 AM)
Her own cellphone would be taken out a text sent for Estalle to bring the beemer. The phone was locked and dropped in to her pocket book. "I will take my leave as well. There... is a great deal to consider. And thank you, but I have someone on the way." She nodded to them both as she made her way out.
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 3:00:49 AM)
(night y'all)
Savannah Devereaux (Feb 6, 2011 3:01:08 AM)
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Esmae Daniels (Feb 6, 2011 3:01:10 AM)
*Tpo have been up 24 hours, so Esmae heads out with Ro-ro. Nini*
Esmae Daniels (Feb 6, 2011 3:01:15 AM)
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James Laurence (Feb 6, 2011 3:02:25 AM)
*He tossed the scraps of his shirt aside and walked over sliding down to sit beside Sophie slipping an arm behind her*
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 3:02:26 AM)
(Wow so I look away from the screen for like 2 minutes and everyone is gone)
Sophie Willows (Feb 6, 2011 3:03:03 AM)
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