James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 9:09:28 PM)
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Savannah Devereaux (Jan 31, 2011 9:11:16 PM)
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Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:11:18 PM)
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Savannah Devereaux (Jan 31, 2011 9:12:14 PM)
The slick little BMW would pull up. Engine revving and the two driving withthe top down no matter what the weather. The music was blaring and the brights were on. They were girl's looking for fun. The car would park and Sav stepped out. "Do you even have a driver's licence?"

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:13:01 PM)
Nope. *She grins from Sav over to James as he gets out of the head in front of them.* But I have a -fiiiiine- looking man who does.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 9:14:49 PM)
Sure, start sucking up now. *He looked over at Sophie as he started towards the door to let them all in to the apartment, tossing his jacket off when he gets inside, which shows a reminder as to how ready to kill the man is, given he has a gun holstered at the small of his back... well nearly all the time.*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:16:31 PM)
*She leans towards Savannah as the two follow James speaking softly into her ear.* He wants to get married, I think I might be in trouble now.

Savannah Devereaux (Jan 31, 2011 9:16:33 PM)
"Oh come on James... don't be a stick in the mud. Are you really trying to get Sophie to tie the knot?" A brow rose and she laughed as she followed the two. She blinekd as her phone vibrated. "Armand is coming!"

Armand Duplessis (Jan 31, 2011 9:17:15 PM)
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Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:17:28 PM)
Well lets hope he is thinking of us both then. *She winks at Savannah, her eyes sparkling as she moves over to the drinks cupboard and starts getting out glasses.* The usual Sav?

Savannah Devereaux (Jan 31, 2011 9:18:23 PM)
She followed them inside and grinned. "Well if you want Sophie, maybe one of these days I'll teach you have to drive in the beemer. Oh! Or I have oe of the big ones now. I forget what their called... SOB's? Yes the usual will be fine." She defilers bounced up along with the others and took a moment to look around. "Umm... I didn't know James was packing a peice that big..."

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 9:19:59 PM)
*He just flicked a glance over his shoulder at the two as he walked out onto the balcony that wrapped the whole of the apartment, well three sides of it anyways, and gripped the railing, as he looked out into the night of the city*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:20:31 PM)
*She smiles and fixes Savannah and James their usual drinks, a vodka poured out for herself.* There's no point, I'll never be able to afford a car to drive even if I had a liscence. *Smiling over to James she notes the gun before her eyes flick back over to her fellow lammasu.* Sav, why do you think I'm pushing him to be the next Lord General?

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:22:18 PM)
(sorry brb again!)

Armand Duplessis (Jan 31, 2011 9:22:19 PM)
*Having received a text of directions and asking for his presence from Savannah the big swamp man arrived in his large Chevy 4x4. He climbed out of the big ass truck and hoped to the ground. Perhaps the Rabisu was trying to compensate for a sense of inadequacy who knew? At any rate he took in his surroundings and then glanced at his phone to make sure he had the right place. He then wandered up the steps and knocked on the door. Out of a bit of deference he did not use his Lore to check the area as he normally did the absence of which being something probably only Savannah would notice.*

Savannah Devereaux (Jan 31, 2011 9:23:06 PM)
"Good choices." She nodded and grinned ever so wide as she took her drink. A sip was taken and a soft sigh. "So... Celeste.. whoever the hell that is... hates me. You're pushing James towards Lord General... and what are you doing with...." She paused as Sophie ran off to care for something. A little laugh. Her eyes traveled to James. "So what's your take on what happened last night after I left. Are you feeling... confidant?"

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 9:25:58 PM)
I am always confident, that if the wrong choice is made, they will see the error of their way in due time, even if I must show it to them. *His tone was, perhaps not as playful as it had been at the blues club. He called over his shoulder* Sophie, please let him in. *His eyes never leaving the view of the city, the tall buildings of the CBD off in the distance*

Armand Duplessis (Jan 31, 2011 9:28:37 PM)
(Since Sophie is AFK) *After being let in Armand quietly joined them. Well quietly for him as had been the case as of late he seemed to have a lot on his mind.* Someone call for a coon ass? *He asked lightly in his Cajun accent. A bit self depreciating but most who were around him much anymore would notice the Fallen seemed to be more in control.*

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 9:28:48 PM)
(and if, not that if)

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:29:27 PM)
(Sophie is back and just catching up!)

Savannah Devereaux (Jan 31, 2011 9:29:59 PM)
"The strongest will always rise to the top." She smiled as the knock came. ehr eyes lighting up as she was sure it was Aramand. She turned with drink in hand and went over to the host that bore a Rabisu and wrapped her arms around his neck with a smile. "Yes.. and you're late. Does that mean I get it free? We were just talking of politics. That's what everything boils down to. Politics."

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:30:51 PM)
Hey there Armand! *Sophie finally returned with the drinks, a bright smile thrown freely over to the newest arrival.* I was just complaining to Sav that you weren't around often enough, if you don't show up more regularily I'll have to come and cause mayhem in the wilds.

Armand Duplessis (Jan 31, 2011 9:32:58 PM)
*The big guy so out of place beside Savannah rolled his eyes and sighed* politics blow dead goat but I suppose that is what is required for security. I heard a bit of what happened last night did not hear of the resolution after Aurochs got it. I have been too busy dodging Perri's attempts at promoting me. *He gave Sophie a weary smile* and there is plenty of mayhem in the wilds thank you why do you think I have not been around much?

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:34:14 PM)
*She grins at Armand.* Trust me to make it more chaotic. *Taking a seat next to james she lays her hand on his thigh and shakes her head.* The Aurochs haven't come to a decision yet, though I fear for the court if they should decide poorly.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 9:34:27 PM)
Welcome to my home Armand, make yourself comfortable. *He spoke in an even flat tone, he was washing it of all inflection, though he had begun doing so before the man arrived really. His arms seemed abit tense as he gripped the rail of the terrace, pressing against the sleeves of his tshirt*

Armand Duplessis (Jan 31, 2011 9:36:39 PM)
Court is in shit for shape and all of it is the least of our problems. Now I recall why I prefer to keep to myself. *He glanced at James and offered a simple* thank you. *For his part as most of the time Armand seemed relaxed even if his attitude was a bit more pessimistic than usual.*

Savannah Devereaux (Jan 31, 2011 9:37:10 PM)
"Is everything alright James? You see... on edge." her vocie softened considerably as she turned to look at James. His change of tone and his mannerisms were noticed as he moved hisself to the balcony while they rest were inside.

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:37:24 PM)
The least of our problems? *She looks to Armand curiously as she sips at her drink.* What do you mean?

Armand Duplessis (Jan 31, 2011 9:38:35 PM)
There are things around here that scare me and I do not scare easy. *Was all he said by way of explanation.*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:40:35 PM)
*The playful lammasu looked to James curiously, not really understanding his change of demeanor. Shaking her head a little her eyes drift back to Armand as Savannah speaks.* I imagine that you don't, but -what- things Armand? Things connected to Maksim's sudden retreat?

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 9:40:48 PM)
I am just fine thank you Savannah. *he sighed lightly to himself and looked down at the street four floors below*

Savannah Devereaux (Jan 31, 2011 9:43:40 PM)
Savannah grew quiet. The slightly sipped drink was placed down on of the tables. A glance and a smile given to Armand and then to the door.

Armand Duplessis (Jan 31, 2011 9:44:03 PM)
*Armand did not comment on James' manner as the two had not got along well in the past, but he was on good behavior for a change. In response to Sophie he gave a vague smile* no idea really it could be the Devil it could be something else I really don't know. Just if you see me running real fast you might want to outrun me. *He then gave savannah a little pat on the behind* oh and congratulations bebe.

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:45:05 PM)
If worst comes to worst I can always fly. *She smiles and looks over to Savannah.* Definately congratulations, I had a feeling there was something like that going on, how did your cover get blown?

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 9:47:56 PM)
*He rubbed his face and pushed himself away from the railing. Schooling his features into neutrality as he walked inside and gave the newest guest a smile and a nod as he walked over to sit in one of the chairs in the lounge area*

Savannah Devereaux (Jan 31, 2011 9:48:54 PM)
"Thank you both.. and I'm not sure." Her voice was soft and demure. The aire of lightness and frivoloty was gone from her. "You know.. Thank you both for your hospitality, but I think we're going to go. Sophie.. call me We'll finish our conversations then." A weak smile was given and she turned for the door walking to it and through it towards her car.

Armand Duplessis (Jan 31, 2011 9:50:18 PM)
See you guys *he just waved and trailed his lovely consort as even someone as dense as him could feel the tension in the air.*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:50:21 PM)
*She nods to Sav walking out with her to show her the door, a smile still on her lips.* I'll come visit you, are you still at the same house?

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 9:50:28 PM)
Please don't leave on account of me Savannah, my apologies, you are both welcome to stay... I know I have not made the best host for the moment.

Armand Duplessis (Jan 31, 2011 9:51:06 PM)
*Armand looked back over his shoulder at James and did not seem perturbed* shit happens man.

Savannah Devereaux (Jan 31, 2011 9:52:42 PM)
"It's alright James. Maybe next time when you're feeling a bit better. Get some rest. It's a been a stressful few days with you." A little grin came to her lips. "Make her treat you right." A wink was short to James and a 'be nice to him' was mouthed to Sophie. She gabbed a hand full of Armand's tushy and made her way out. "I'll meet you at the shak. I need to pick up a few things?"

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:53:58 PM)
*Sophie smiled and waved at the two closing the door behind them before leaning against it, pondering the possibility of ducking out a window herself.*

Armand Duplessis (Jan 31, 2011 9:54:30 PM)
Alright shack it is *He did not even jump at the grab and headed for his big truck using the running board to climb his way up into the beast.*

Armand Duplessis (Jan 31, 2011 9:55:12 PM)
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Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 9:56:19 PM)
*Her eyes flick to the balcony, then the loungeroom, sighing as she comes to the realisation that she'd have to pass him anyway before she could get out, and if she went out the front door Savannah would likely give her a lecture on relationships and commitments.*

Savannah Devereaux (Jan 31, 2011 9:56:39 PM)
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James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 9:59:03 PM)
Are you alright Sophie? *He arched a brow as he watched her by the door from where he sat, tilting his head slightly to one side*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 10:00:51 PM)
I'm fine, I just want to go out for a bit. *Stepping back into the apartment she walks through the loungeroom and towards the bedroom opening the wardrobe to find a coat inside.*

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 10:05:21 PM)
Sophie, stop, please *He stood and moved to intercept her smoothly, placing a hand at her waist* I am sorry your friends left while you were talking with them. I also realize you were having fun tonight poking fun at me, which, I was ok with until we got home. I understand you don't want a mortal marriage, that is fine with me, but please, that one was abit over the line. Because whatever else I do love you Liaphon, an I wish to be with you, have you as my consort, I dont need the whole silly human ceremony stuff, just you. *He sighed as he looked at her*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 10:07:50 PM)
James! *Her eyes flash with quick anger, words swallowed as she tries to control her temper pausing for a moment.* You knew who I was when we started this thing, you -knew- what I was like. When you asked me to move in here I didn't realise there were all these conditions attached about what I could say or how I could behave. If you want a quiet little wife to sit here and adore you, then let me pack my things and leave now because I am -not- her, and I won't be brow beaten or bullied into being her.

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 10:12:25 PM)
James I -needed- important information from Sav, -we- needed important information from Sav and you just chased her and Armand away before I could get it! You made us both look more interested in sighing at eachother than taking an active part in the court. I am not Jacqui, if that's what you want, then you need to find it elsewhere.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 10:13:32 PM)
Now hold it right there Liaphon. *His tone became suddenly commanding, his stormy eyes fixing her own* You are the one who pushed me tonight, you embarassed me infront of others of our kind, making fun of me for mentioning the marriage thing. An here I am apologizing to you for doing /that/ to me. An so you accuse me now of trying to brow beat and bully you into something when I am not. I have told you from day one I want someone who stands beside me.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 10:15:37 PM)
And if you didnt notice at least one of them doesnt give a damn about court politics, I realized that from out on the balcony. As for the important information you are after about Maksim, tell me his damned celestial name, write it down for me, and I will track the son of a bitch down myself.

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 10:17:25 PM)
*Her voice raising to match his own the impressive tones start ringing through the apartment.* I don't -know- his celestial name, none of us do! All we know is that the single most powerful demon in the city has dissapeared due to something totally unconnected to us. That he's hiding and underground and we have no idea what the fuck it is or if it's about to turn it's attentions to us!

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 10:23:54 PM)
Well we will figure it out damnit and find him either way even if I have to use his mortal name to track him down, if I have to tie Mr. Joshua up and torture him till he screams a location I will do that too, or I will call in our faction to just tear it all to the ground tracking down everything hostile, and rebuilding the court in the process. But damnit Liaphon, the only thing I have ever asked you to do is love me as I do you, and to stand beside me. Never once have I asked for some simpering little bitch like Jacqui, if I wanted that I would have had that from someone like her or a thrall instead I have only ever pursued you, because you are the only one I want, and I want you as you are damnit. *Perhaps it all didnt make sense so sue him, as he stepped close to Sophie pressing near and looking down into her eyes*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 10:31:24 PM)
*The volume taken from her voice by his words and his closeness she sighs, the anger leaching out of her as she leans her forehead against his.* Then stop making me feel guilty for being who I am James. I can't do this if you are going to sigh and look forlorn because I say the wrong thing around you, I won't do it, I know myself I'll just start spending more and more nights at my apartment, taking more and more meetings alone. I don't want to hurt you... but I can't play a role for you.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 10:34:37 PM)
*He reached up and cupped her cheek and held her close* I dont want you to play a role for me Lia. I want you to be you, I love you for you. I just want you to be mindful of things you say infront of others about me, and I in return, wont get upset at the rest of the teasing you give me, sounds fair right. You dont make me look like a foolish mortal infront of prominent court members, and I wont get upset about the minor teasing you give me infront of them the rest of the time?

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 10:36:05 PM)
*Her hands sliding around his waist she nods, a small smile coming to her lips.* The thing is James that I -didn't- make you look foolish. Sav knows how many men have tried to claim me, she knows what an impossible task that seemed and that there must be something immensely different about you to have succeeded.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 10:39:36 PM)
Yes, well, it was just in bed last night when I spilled my proverbial guts about the true depths of my feelings for you, and then tonight you used it as teasing ammunition with the whole marriage thing. It made me feel foolish, and it was embarassing to hear her deride me for it. I dont want you as some kind of trophy wife who stands in my shadow. I want you, the banner, to stand at my side and help me tear down all of our enemies. An some affection while we do it *he chuckled*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 10:42:31 PM)
*And it was then finally that the penny dropped, and understanding dawned upon her like the rising sun. Her eyes going wide she leans back and looks to him suddenly contrite as she realises what she did.* Oh James! I'm so sorry!

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 10:44:17 PM)
*He gave her a small smile then, he was glad to hear the apology, and he cupped her cheek and leaned in and kissed her softly* All is forgiven, that is, if you forgive me.

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 10:45:54 PM)
*She returns the kiss moving up closer to him, her head tilted back to look up into her eyes as she replies.* Of course I forgive you, lets just promise to not show our displeasure with eachother to the outside world? We'll save it for moments when we can fight in private?

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 10:51:22 PM)
Hmm I think, that sounds like a fair agreement *He wrapped her in his arms and lifted her easily from the floor into his arms so she was at level with him. He grinned then and kissed her once again firmly on the lips*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 10:55:08 PM)
*She returned the kiss, her tongue sliding past his lips as it deepens and her arms raise to slip around his neck. Staying like that for moment after moment she finally leans back and smiles.* I'll keep hurting you you know James. I mean I won't mean to, I'll never mean to but.... I'll do it without realising.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 10:56:23 PM)
*He smirked slipping his hands under her ass holding her up easily as he looked into her eyes* An from now on, I will just wait until we are alone, and you will just have to make it up to me after *He had a mischevious look in his eyes*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 10:57:56 PM)
*She grins at him her eyes sparkling.* No more chasing away my friends?

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 10:59:04 PM)
No more chasing them away, though at least try not to do it if you can help it *He chuckled and bounced her lightly in his arms as he touched his forehead to hers*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:02:32 PM)
*Still grinning she looks into his eyes, her own filled with that dark kind of mischief he had come to expect at odd moments from her.* But sometimes you do like me being impulsive, like at ravaged.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:06:13 PM)
Mmm yes I do love your being impulsive at times. I enjoyed that night, every last moment of it, from the hot sex in the booth, till we passed out after the last round here in our bed. *He chuckled and carried her towards that room as he spoke of it, reaching out to hit the button turning on the fireplace in their bedroom*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:08:09 PM)
*She grins at that watching him as he carries her.* Does that mean I'm going to be able to convince you to play with me at Ravaged again?

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:10:10 PM)
*He laughed lightly and nipped her lower lip* Hmmm try and stop me *He smirked as they moved through the bedroom into the bath and he sat her on the high ledge of the spa tub, reaching behind her to fill it with hot water*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:14:39 PM)
*She smiles at his obvious plan looking over her shoulder to the slowly filling tub.* Let me get two glasses of wine, then we can be comfortable and plot a course to our hearts desires.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:17:30 PM)
Sounds good darling *He smiled and patted her on the hip lightly as he let her go to get the glasses of wine*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:19:36 PM)
*Jumping up she headed off to the loungeroom, a happy smile on her lips now as the anger and frustration seems so much a thing of the past it's almost as though it never existed in the first place.*

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:21:45 PM)
*He remained in the bathroom, setting abit of the mood, turning down the lighting, adding a couple of candles to it all, and when the tub was full enough, he added himself to the tub and turned on the jets on low, concealing his lower half in the spray*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:22:59 PM)
*Returning with the glasses she passes them to James. A sparkle in her eyes once more as she turns her back to him and slips out of the dress, ensuring she bends down far too slowly and far too low as the panties are removed before delicately steping into the bath.*

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:24:48 PM)
*She could hear the moan and groan from him as he held onto the wine glasses and watched her. As she slipped into the tub with him, he draws her near and hands her a glass as he slips that arm around her, resting his hand on her stomach*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:27:09 PM)
*Leaning back against James she sips at the wine stretching out her toes before her.* So there's something big in the city, something big enough to silence Maksim who is far more powerful than all of us and no one knows what it is, what it wants or why it's here.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:29:29 PM)
Quite possibly he pissed off one of the earthbound, or another demon we have yet to meet. Its hard to say, but it could explain why he is communicating through a second. But I have faith in us, that we will find out what is happening and stop it.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:30:26 PM)
*His fingers stroking over her stomach as he sips at his wine, holding her close enjoying the feel of her body close and the jets of water around them*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:30:36 PM)
*Rolling over she faces him, her wine glass put to his lips as she lies face down upon him and tilts it back so he can drink.* Do you have faith in the court?

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:32:22 PM)
*He smiled and took a sip of her wine as she lay upon him in the water, he looked into her eyes and smiled* No, I don't my love. I have faith only in us, in our little group. *He stroked her hair and face lightly*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:33:27 PM)
*Feeding him more wine she kisses his chin softly before rolling over once more, her head laying back upon his shoulder.* Love I think Sav is someone you should get to know better.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:36:02 PM)
*He kissed her neck and shoulder, and this time he drew his glass up and offered her a sip from his glass* I know her enough to talk to her, but I will speak with her more in the future since you believe I should my dear. She could be a good ally for us all.

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:38:01 PM)
*She drinks from the wine her fingers running lightly over the surface of the water.* I would like that, also ARmand is in love with her and a member of the Dragons, -that- would give us an advantage.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:41:47 PM)
*He set the glass aside then and let both hands slide around infront of her, over the surface of the water and then stroked down over her body slowly as they slid into the water* Mmmm he and I after my first arrival did not get off on the right foot, but I will try my dear, I will try

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:42:42 PM)
*Her wineglass abandoned on the side of the bath her fingers move to his arms she strokes lightly up and down them.* What happened?

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:45:33 PM)
He was behaving like an ass and I called him out for it, it just turned into an argument from there. *He stroked his hands over her sides and stomach slowly, fingers lightly following the curves of her body*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:46:48 PM)
*She chuckles her hands moving down to rest upon the backs of his following his movements as they run along her body.* I don't suppose you could be more specific?

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:49:23 PM)
It was awhile ago dear, the specifics of it dont really matter, I will work on it, dont worry *He chuckled lightly and to distract her abit he would let one hand slide up over a breast and his fingers gave the nipple atop it a light pinch*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:50:08 PM)
*A small contented sound coming from her lips she presses back more firmly against him.* I'm not worried James, just curious.

James Laurence (Jan 31, 2011 11:52:08 PM)
*He smiled and kissed her neck softly* He was just being rude and calling others of our kind things he did not need to. *He pinched the nipple lightly again and rolled it slowly in his fingers, his other hand moving and turning on all of the jets on a slightly higher setting, now*

Sophie Willows (Jan 31, 2011 11:53:06 PM)
*She laughs a softly husky sound.* You're not going to tell me are you?