Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 12:59:58 AM)
(This user has entered Sinclair Estates) (IP = 71.227.165.154)
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:00:50 AM)
*Out on the coast, a large set of property surrounded by hedgerows and an iron fence. The Two story estate sat on several acres worth of property. A long driveway would lead up the covered front door, Jacob would assist her out and up the small stairs to the glass filled double mhaogny doors. More masonic symbology and designs were evident here, small details as ratio's and angles. Xander would be waiting, in a fine suit as always, a smile on his lips and two glasses of champagne in his hands* Welcome to the Estates Miss Shapiro.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:03:14 AM)
Hello, Mr. Sinclair. *she steps out, a bit more formal than usual. he can see her ritual robes tucked into her bag* I can see you've been busy. Very busy.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:06:57 AM)
When aren't I? *he smiled and offered a glass of champagne to her, and opened the door to the atrium. A great chandalier heung from the roof as the atrium was a large open aired location, with a double banister stair heading up to the second floor. He led her quietly through the dining room, decorated in Victorian style, and out to the back porch overlooking the property, and the night.*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:07:14 AM)
*she actually, for the first time, looks impressed*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:07:22 AM)
when did this happen?
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:10:33 AM)
A few investment opprotunities paid off well, business' that are turning a heady project and I'm making quite a profit. As I expected. *he smiled* This is all original work though, I'll admit that my Grandfather had great tastes in decoration. This was a hidden propety in the estate, and only recently was it made available to me.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:11:14 AM)
*he can look in her eyes and see her humble beginnings coming back to haunt her* it's beautiful. practically a palace. Are you sure you want to let the rabble in here?
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:14:00 AM)
I'm not letting them in here. *he smirks* Not your usual rabble at least. *he stood on the back porch, overlooking the gardens, he raised his glass to her* And to new beginings.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:14:26 AM)
*she smiles, and raises her glass* To new beginnings. I have good news and bad news.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:15:39 AM)
*he stepped towards her and sipped his champagne down, setting it on the railing, wrapping a hand around her waist* Which do I get to hear first?
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:17:10 AM)
they're simultaneous, I'm afraid. Would you rather I change first?
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:18:38 AM)
*he looked out at the property as the thunder started to crackle. he smiled and looked back to her* Yes, lets get comftorable. I'll have our dinner brought out here. Dinner under a storm? *he smiled as he looked around the covered porch*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:19:23 AM)
"I've never had dinner under a storm before. That sounds romantic, like some hermetic ritual that would have happened in times past that has since been forgotten."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:20:54 AM)
Upstairs, down the hall to the left. Double doors lead to the Master bedroom.. *he motioned up the stairs as he walked over towards the bar*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:21:27 AM)
*she smiles, and starts to walk in the direction he indicates, tugging her hair out of its tight knot as she walks*
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:23:20 AM)
*he watches her go with a grin as he pours himself a tall scotch. goes to the kitchen to have the table moved*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:27:32 AM)
*She comes down a few moments later dressed in a long gown, black, an appropriate amount of lace and sheer. Very elegant, either designer or designer knock-off*
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:28:18 AM)
*he was back out on the porch, sitting on an elegant couch with a cofee table, small candles burning on it he stood up as she came down and walked towards her*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:31:58 AM)
she walks to meet him, watching the blacknes on the gulf. She's amazed. "I never, ever thought I would be here.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:33:08 AM)
*he'd gently take her hand and walk to the railing, handing her a glass of red wine.* Isn't that the beauty of it? Doing things you never imagined could be true.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:33:47 AM)
"she kisses the back of his* you have no idea how many times I think that every day. And how I wonder just how much more the world is going to change
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:35:42 AM)
It depends, how many other people are going to see the portent in the stars, and the lines in the sand? If it all comes together, the world will change. It will change. *he smiled as a thunder rumble din the distance, the dark couds lighting up briefly with the light*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:40:44 AM)
*she's absolutely entranced, lookingout over the gulf. She slips off her jacket, leting the warm, humid air wash over her skin*
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:43:18 AM)
This does have some beauty to it. *he smiled as he wrapped a hand around her waist, taking a sip of his scotch* So whats the news?
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:46:03 AM)
"I might have to go back to Boston. They found another of my mother's old diaries, in hmy father's things. It could prove her innocence."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:47:42 AM)
*he was quite for a moment, the wind picked up a bit, and a line of rain was visible creeping across the backyard. he smiled and kissed her cheek* Good, thats going to be a heavy burden lifted. Perhaps a rekindled friendship with your father.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:51:03 AM)
"That's never going to happen. What might happen is for him to let me live my life."
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:51:13 AM)
"that's all I want, Xander. That's all I've wanted for a very long time now."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:56:23 AM)
*he nods and smiles, looking to her* I knew it was going to work out for you. It'll look very good though for you to be go in there, stand tall and proud and prove once and for all that you were right, and a powerful templar was wrong.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 1:57:36 AM)
"I hope so. I really hope so. I think the low point of my life was in Seattle when he showed up and took me out in handcuffs, so to speak.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 1:58:02 AM)
He was almost killed that night you know. *he nodded*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:00:23 AM)
"I didn't know. I just knew that if I didn't go....it would be bad."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:01:21 AM)
So how is this bad news? *he stepped toward sher, kissing her cheek lightly*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:02:34 AM)
She smiles and accepts it. "I'll be going away again, more than likely."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:03:10 AM)
But its all for a good reason. *he grinned and pulled her against him*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:03:38 AM)
*she lets herself be pulled* to test how much I love you?
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:04:52 AM)
I don't think we need to test that. No reason for it. We know that one. *he grins as he holds her close*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:05:26 AM)
*she wraps her arms around him and just lets herself be held* It doesn't seem fair. I have a life here. I have a home here. I have people I love here. I am tired of keeping gone.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:07:46 AM)
You're not going to be coming back are you? Not for any serious period of time? *he turned her around, the dining room table and appetizzers had been laid out under the porch while she had her back turned. He walked her over and pulled out her chair*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:08:13 AM)
"I don't know."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:11:16 AM)
*he'd help her settle into the chair, and slid it in before tkaing his own seat. The appetizer was a crab and lobster meat combo* There will always be a silver lining t hough.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:12:26 AM)
"A year ago...I wouldn't have eaten this."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:15:05 AM)
A lot has happened since then. *he smiled as he sat down. he took a pull on his scotch before biting into the macadamian nut cream sauce across the chunks of meet.* And there is still so much more to unfold. I've noticed a strange pattern in a lot of my projects lately. A lot of investments in my protfolio are going to appear to be making a bad turn, though in the end they are becoming just as strong as they were predicted to be. Times of serious uncertanty, but the plan needs to be followed.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:16:34 AM)
"What do you think it means?" she takes a bite, looking pleasantly surprised. "Dark times are coming. I've been doing a lot f readings, spreads lately. None of them end well"
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:19:15 AM)
Maybe for the short term, but I always look for the longest of terms. My skills are in time and prediction... a powerful comibnation when thinking about the deep future. There will be dark times, hard times. In the end though, you woudln't want to change it for anything.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:19:54 AM)
"Me or you?" she looks back at him, a bit sad.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:20:27 AM)
Either. its a Mutual investment of course. *he smiled to her*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:21:03 AM)
"I'd ask if you ever got your mind off business...but I know you don't. It's what you do. It's who you are."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:22:13 AM)
I meant it in all due romantic anaology of course. *he chuckled as he worked slowly on the appetizeer. A girl in a black dress would come out to refil thier drinks during lulls in the conversation, and to clean the dishes off when they were done.*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:24:46 AM)
*she chuckles* you even have your own staff of people to wait on you. You're really made it. So what are the grand plans now?
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:28:11 AM)
As my plans have always been. To insure the success of those with the plans and the genius to pull it off. Power given is the best power weilded. I garner for the good of the people, and they will all profit from it, and through that, society itself my love. *he sipped his scotch as he leaned back in the chait as the rain started to fall heavily.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:29:42 AM)
*once again, her atention is pulled to the storm, the winds alternately hot and cold that wash over her. She's out of her element. Misplaced, but to intrigued to run. "You're the antithesis to the Syndicate. I see it now."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:33:00 AM)
*he laughed and chuckled a bit, another long rubble of quiet bringing the main course of linquini and crawdads in a cajun sauce* I endeavor to promote the world that my Ancestor's founded and created. Make sure thier dream is realized. A group of Intelligent common men, got together, and they defied the greatest empire of that time, to forge the greatest of all times. Thier dream has slowly died, and I will make it real again.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:33:44 AM)
"And that's why you're always trying to rebuild your army. to rebuild your vision and your dream. Mine is selfish. Yours will save the world."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:35:43 AM)
But your vision has a purpose, and as its your project you can direct it anyway you desire. Its yours to hold and mold, and its your rules that get followed. *he leaned forward* Its all about putting yourself in the right place, at the right time. Feel the strands of fate and there is a spot for you to be felt, where you will have great echoes in time.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:36:51 AM)
"You study fate to control it. I study chaos so that it does not control me. So I can put it where i need, not only to bring havoc of disturbance, but so I can let the randomness show me the path I need. Doors open at the right time. the people i meet are no accidental.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:38:36 AM)
Understand the random, and you gain the power to be prepared for it. *he grins as he delves slowly into his dinner*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:39:03 AM)
"Exactly. Understasnd that chaos leads to pattern, and you can use one to control the other.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:41:26 AM)
A few hundred knights templar broke a Syrian army of tens of thousands with a single strike. They followed portents and omens and guidance from the best minds to direct them to be the hardiest of strikes against the enemy. The simplest application of location and timing, and your effect is felt across the lands.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:42:35 AM)
*she smiles*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:42:44 AM)
this meal is excellent.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:43:55 AM)
I'm glad you're enjoying it. *he smiled as he ate some more* I think the time we're going to spend a apart, is going to make the time we're together that much more intense...
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:44:25 AM)
"Tha's why I bought a dress. I hope you like it.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:45:23 AM)
I do, it looks just right on you. The feelings you entice... *he smirked, leaning back with his scotch, taking a sip*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:46:57 AM)
*she raises her brow* you start flirting with me, I'll pull out my calculator and start mathematical chaos theory, baby. I can go from chic to geek very, very shortly
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:47:56 AM)
I love when you talk numbers and ratios. *he grinned as the rain came down harder* makes me thing terible dirty geometrical thoughts.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:48:14 AM)
"I could spend through your entire fortune in an hour."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:48:57 AM)
You better make it worth my while. *he smirked*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:50:37 AM)
"But that's the most fun about it, darling. Not making it worth your while." She smiles wickedly.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:52:58 AM)
"and I don't thin you'd put up with that. At all. So what we need to do next is find the army we're going to face, analyze their chaos and then figure out where we are to strike."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:53:44 AM)
That sounds like dangerous talk dear. *he grines as he pops another bite of pasta into his mouth* We need to have a stronghold, before we can make a strike. I'm hoping to push the paperwork through, and break ground in the next few weeks. Accelerate teh timetable.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:54:22 AM)
"That shouldn't be hard. this city is incredibly corrupt. Look at how Huey Long did it. Bribes and bullying. Realising tha tmoney buys time."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:55:38 AM)
But I'm going to do it the right way. *he grinned* Show them all up.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:55:49 AM)
"do tell." She moves to sit in his lap.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 2:57:18 AM)
*he leaned back, holding his scotch and letting her setlte on his lap* Offer them charity work, good PR, positive investments. You get from the community, when you give to the community. That will be the message.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 2:58:28 AM)
she starts to chew on his ear. "You've been reading up about Huey Long."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:00:22 AM)
*he groaned a bit and smiled, one hand wrapping around her nody and spreading his figners out along her body* I've been doing as I always do. and loving passionate women.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:01:16 AM)
"We can work on that later. We need to hammer out a battle plan. but really...that's not so important."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:02:38 AM)
Which can be worked on later? Battle plan? or loving passionate women? *he grinned as he kissed her neck*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:02:57 AM)
Women? Plural? how many am I competing with now?
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:03:53 AM)
You're reading too much into my compliment. *he smirks, kissing her neck some more, biting her earlobe*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:04:34 AM)
"yes, but it's fun to be jealous for no reason. You need to show me around your new home."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:05:25 AM)
Of course. Shall we start downstairs? *he smiled as he sipped down some more scotch*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:07:04 AM)
"Wherever you think is the most interesting. I'm already thinking of ways to surprise you while I'm gone. Don't you have family in Boston?
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:08:19 AM)
Yes, and my old Mater. My Finance Professor. *he chuckled a bit at that thought* My Father and my Uncle as well...
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:09:37 AM)
Then...many people whose homes we can sneak off in and defile. I like the idea.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:11:42 AM)
Be active in the lodge. *he reached into his pocket as they stood up, and he led her to the stairs. he pulled out a small jewelry case and held it in his open palm towards her with the jewlry case closed upon it.* You'll find them. You'll.... be accepted.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:12:31 AM)
What's this? *she reaches out to take the box and look inside*
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:14:51 AM)
*a set of teardrop shaped earings, speckled with diamonds in a glittering fashion. Upon lose inspection, the diamonds wer eof shapes and sizes to show a feint line etching out the masonic compass symbol* You've been, officiated.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:18:53 AM)
*she looks at them, amazed, awe and wonderment in her eyes. then she looks at him, quietly amazed. She takes the earrings and puts them on* I'd make some quip about expensive gifts to woo a poor girl...but I see how these are special. and..I'm very honored. I wish I had something to give in return. I don't, except my love.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:20:31 AM)
*he lead her downstairs, into a cigar smoking lounge with heavy thick leather chairs and a full bar. Darts were ont he wall, it had an old pub feel to it.*
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:20:44 AM)
Thats more valuable than gold.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:21:40 AM)
*she smiles at the room as she takes his arm* Ever the fratboy. This will be a good place to entertain in.
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:24:02 AM)
I like to bring back that old world feel. It entices images and emotions. *he lead her through, to a heavy wooden door that he pulled open. A temeprature controlled roo, with rows of Humidors filled with cigars of many variety. he opened the next door, into a slightly cooler room, with rows and rows of scotches and wines.*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:24:59 AM)
*it brings a huge smile to her face, she takes his arm and hooks hers through it* So very, very you. which is your favorite?
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:25:47 AM)
(and if i had $10k to waste on a dress, I would take the black one. As it sits, I think it should be tarra's dress for the night. Because it's a nice combination of tasteful and pretty : http://www.oscardelarenta.com/?folderId=/shoponline/readytowear/gowns#styleNumber=8e006& )
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:26:49 AM)
Favorite? *he grinned* Scotches, much like us, are most effective at certain points in thier lives. Emotions elliceted by the flavor and breath of the liquor. You have great celebration scotches, and strong powerful memoria scotches.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:28:13 AM)
"Then pick one for right now. right at this moment."
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:29:07 AM)
*he let go her hand for amoment, and losed his eyes, taking a walk between rows of scotch, smiling and feeling out towards teh bottles as he walked quitely*
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:29:31 AM)
*she takes a step back and watches*
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:33:23 AM)
*he walks, and stops. his hand sliding down the rack and stopping. He smiled and pulled out a bottle, then walked slowly by her with the bottle and heads upstairs into one of the wings of the first floor of the house. Several full sized billiards tables were set there, with even more leather couches and chairs, with heavy books and coffee tables.* The Den, a place to gather and discuss and research. To quote and predict, *he motions to the billiards* Test your skills of fate and entropic design.
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:34:59 AM)
"Or physics, darling. I played pool during my years at cornell to supplement my income. I'm terribly good at it.It's all about force, placement and angles. An easy, easy game to master."
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:35:05 AM)
(I have about five mins and am passing out)
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:35:31 AM)
(sweet love made on the billiards tables)
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:35:58 AM)
(sounds grand.)
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:35:59 AM)
(8ball, corner pocket jokes abound)
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:36:06 AM)
(haha.)
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:36:14 AM)
( :P good night, take care ;) )
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:36:23 AM)
(reminded of things I read in the best of bad hemingway. too tired to stay awake.0
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:36:29 AM)
(not pulling tarra until the fat lady sings)
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:37:06 AM)
(good :) )
Xander Sinclair (Aug 16, 2010 3:37:37 AM)
(sleep tight *kisses*)
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:37:46 AM)
(inini)
Tarra Shapiro (Aug 16, 2010 3:37:48 AM)
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