Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 12:28:06 AM)
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Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 12:30:52 AM)
::Ais made her way in and looked around, tossing her keys on the table, and opening the basement door. Sandals were kicked off again, and she reached into the fridge, getting water, and her bottle of fertilizer, starting to mix it:: Do you want dinner.. ?
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 12:31:23 AM)
*Alex pulls into the garage, stops his bike, slipping off his shoes and followign her in* Soemthign light, maybe a salad... *and then he stops cold* Aislinn, what is today's date?
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 12:33:31 AM)
::she looks to him, raising a brow:: It's April 9th... why?
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 12:34:41 AM)
I... *he chuckles* I forgot my birthday again. It was yesterday. *he moves to the basement door to reach out and let Audrey wrap tendrils and such, biting his lip and scannign the happy zygote in AUdrey*
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 12:41:15 AM)
(one sec, finishing up making dinner)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 12:41:25 AM)
(( i figured. no worries ))
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 12:42:16 AM)
*his phone plays a line from some song where people happily sing one word. "Brothers!" He fishes it out looks at it and types one the keypad back*
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 12:45:01 AM)
(just waiting on rice, goddamn I'm starving right now)
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 12:46:33 AM)
::she raises a brow, watching him go downstairs and she blinks, frowning a bit after him. Audrey let him approach, and indeed, even let him touch the little pod, though he got the impression that no one but he and Aislinn were able to touch that pod. Audrey wrapped tendrils around him, ruffling his hair a bit, and happy zygote was happy, in perfect stasis, her little cluster of cells was perfectly formed and suspended in the pod::
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 12:49:10 AM)
*it chimes happily a few more times* Dempsy is upset I didn't tell him it was my birthday. (( *makes the rice cook faster with my MIND!)) *he turns to Audrey, lett Audrey tousel his hair* Thanks for protecting her Audrey. *Seeing his daughter safe has an immediate affect on him. The role of warrior takes a sudden back seat to the role of Father. It's an odd feeling in his brain. Being a father. He keeps poking at it, and feeling it, and he is torn between beign the warrior to keep his family safe and wanting to lay down his weapons to ensure he is always there for his mate and his child. He kisses his fingers and rests them on the pod* Love you, kiddo. Grow up big and strong, ok?
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 12:52:35 AM)
I'm kind of upset that I didn't know it was your birthday. ::frowning upstairs, and Audrey shivers a bit, keeping leaves over the pod, as though ensuring warmth, despite Izzy's gift of warmth before. She lets him have his time with his daughter, as she starts to get him something to eat, maintaining her frown in the kitchen, her mind withdrawing from him slightly::
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 12:54:51 AM)
*Having staisfied himself that his daughter is safe and well, he makes his way back up to the kitchen* I am sorry. I... I have lived totally alone for so long that I never celebrated it after I came back from the war. It... It wasn't important to me. I told you the moment I relaized it had passed. *Looking at his pocket that his phoen lives in* Dempsey is pissed at me too.
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:02:01 AM)
::she smirks and shakes her head, grilling him some kind of veggie sammich on the stove, letting the cheese ooze out of the sides as she watched it carefully, spatula in hand to take it off the moment it was ready:: It's alright.. Mine passed already, and I didn't tell you. I suppose I can't complain too much.
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:04:33 AM)
And... Really, I think I have gotten the best birthday present I could have ever hoped for already from you. *he moves behind her, smelling the grilling sandwich and licking his lips* We did make a beautiful little girl. *he sighs happily, having stood down from defcon 2 to 5, his aura receding to bearly noticable levels* So, when was your birthday?
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:06:35 AM)
::she looks to him and blushed softly, it appeared to be a grilled eggplant and chicken sandwich, with tomatoes, fresh basil, and melty cheese. She slides it onto a plate, already piled with some lightly dressed greens and veggies in a simple salad:: March 20th... ::and if he does the math, he realizes exactly what day that was::
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:08:18 AM)
*He remebers that day very very well. He will never ever forget that day, and he blushes deeply* Uhm... wow. I uh... *he takes the plate from her and looks very much like that Boy he can still be sometimes* I thought it was only guys who wanted to get laid for their birthdays. Dempsy keeps telling me there are more differneces between men and women then plumbing, but sometimes I really doubt him.
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:11:10 AM)
::she smiles softly and kisses his cheek:: You chose the day, not me. I didn't tell you... because I didn't want you to feel obligated or coerced. ::she watches him and laughs:: There... are many differences.
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:14:37 AM)
*he moves to sit at teh table, starting on the salad as his phone sings out "Brothers!" again. Hefishes the phone out and looks at the image* Dempsy is done with his make over *He hands Aislinn the phone so she can see: http://www.starblogs.net/archives/pete_doherty_180_1.jpg * So I have been told. And I didn't feel coerced at all. *he smiles* But if I had known I would have bought you an icecream cake.
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:16:11 AM)
::she grins and shakes her head, peering over his shoulder to take a peek:: Love, I can't eat an ice cream cake. You'd have to eat it all. ::she rests her chin on his shoulder gently, before leaning to kiss his cheek softly, and she smiles a bit more:: I know... I just... I try not to make a big deal about my birthday.
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:16:31 AM)
::her own phone chimes and she sneaks it from her pocket, looking to it and then answering it::
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:17:36 AM)
He looks thrashed. ::eyeing Alex's phone::
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:18:11 AM)
*he lets her speak on it, taking the time to devour his food. he was starving and he didn't realize it. getting all tense and ready to fight takes a lot out of him, evidentally. He does watch her as she talks on the phone* Not bad enough to sell what he wants to. He looks strung the hell out.
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:18:13 AM)
(omg, I make the best curry -evar-)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:18:23 AM)
(( *holds mouth open*
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:19:05 AM)
(::eyes you...:: Okies, I share. ::feeds::)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:19:18 AM)
(( *noms* ))
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:21:18 AM)
::it didn't take long to realize that Ais was actually quite an accomplished cook, her food was simple but elegant, and usually quite healthy. She sipped her cooler and she watched him, done txting for now apparently:: So...better?
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:24:08 AM)
Much. *he looks down at the cleared plate* I... I would never wish the transformation that was forced on me on anyone else, but, I find myself wondering if any of the guys that survived are still around and would be willing to mount one last charge, you know? You are absolutly right, I am the only soldier we have, and I think I am taking too much responsibility onto my shoulders. *he looks up to her* I think I will tell Jareth unless we are amking a play after our huddle, he probably should jsut fill me in after the comitee breaks up.
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:26:45 AM)
::she laughs softly:: You're not the only one.. . I, too-, can be a rather formidable force. Others can as well, but I do not see them getting involved, which is unfortunate. ::she frowns and looks to him:: It's not that I do not want you involved, but the others, they do not understand. You know this love. They don't think in martial ways, but in non-aggressive ways. Tranqs... hiding... this is what they know.
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:29:44 AM)
And I don't know how to diplomatically tell them that tranq darting a Techie will be about as effective as tranq darting me. And... You are formidable, you are the might of the Godess walking the earth, but there is a difference still between us. You have duties other than the armed defence of our people. And don't think for a moment that I am going to let wonded pride keep me from helping, but... As much as I can assist at those meetings, I think my martial presance hurts more than it helps.
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:33:29 AM)
::she looks to him and shakes her head:: I am both the Huntress and the Priestess, I have had to fulfill both roles in the past, not... usually at once. It is... different here. ::she blinks and looks to him:: My duty is their protection, their livelihood. ::she shakes her head:: Love, they need to hear what you have to say... just... maybe not quite so aggressively... or condescendingly.
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:35:01 AM)
(hands are slightly painful tonight, so I'm not posting as much, I'm sorry)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:35:27 AM)
(( no worries ))
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:35:43 AM)
(however, I'm home all day tomorrow by myself.... and you aren't)
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:35:50 AM)
(ack, brb, I'm looking for meds)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:39:40 AM)
*he makes a face* That was no where near as agressive or condescending as I could be. I eill admit a certain passion to my beliefes, but only because I have seen people who had been convinced of how mighty the technocracy was and I have seen what the seed of doubt in their mind did to their magics when they faced our foes. The longest any of them survived in the war was three engagements. People need to believe this is doable, and I don't know how to prove them that short of showing them mental home movies of my time in battle, because if people dont' put on the big boy pants before we go in, I am going to be guiding a lot of folks into the arms of the Dark Father and Mother, and while I will do that job... not exactly my favorite duty.
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:46:42 AM)
(( And honestly, if your hands are hurting you, we can table this and I can convince Jess that we can have some play time, since we spent a great deal of time together today, and after we log off, she and I have some other plans... :) ))
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:48:28 AM)
(laughs, My hands are okay, to be honest, I've iced 'em. But if you want to go, that's okay)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:48:58 AM)
(( nah, I have some time yet. Jess likes it when I play my wolfie with her. ))
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:49:17 AM)
(nods, you seemed to want to go?)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:49:39 AM)
(( I want to find some resolution here. ))
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:50:19 AM)
(resolution for what?)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:51:00 AM)
(( The discussion, He is calm now, but there seems to still be some dynamic tension pertaining to tonight's meeting. ))
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:52:01 AM)
They know this is doable, they are just apprehensive. And I can't blame them. This is the most exposure many of them have had, if not their first. And at this point, let them learn on their own. We will guide them as best we can... but we cannot force them to do this.
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 1:53:09 AM)
(they're fine, Ais isn't mad. If you need to go, I get it. )
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:53:47 AM)
*he stands, slipping his arms around her as he sighs. she can feel he is trying to nto take responsibility for Jerid* Promise me it's not my fault if soemthing happens to that boy while people are ... taking the time they need to do this right in their minds?
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 1:55:37 AM)
(( And I am telling you I don't need to go right this very moment. I will be going here soon. But I apreciate your concern for all the things I am juggling. ))
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:02:44 AM)
(ahh)
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:02:49 AM)
(I was misreading you)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 2:03:15 AM)
(( Yes, you were, but it's ok, and it's fine. :) ))
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:04:12 AM)
No, it's not your fault. It's the bloody Suits to blame in this regard, and no one else's. I cannot say anything further... ::she hugs close to him, sighing out softly:: I am .. just frustrated. You cannot feel the weight of the world on your shoulder, that is for me to do.
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 2:07:59 AM)
*He tightens his hug around her* It's not yours to bear alone, My love. If nothing else, I make a really cute flying butress. *She can feel his mental relief as she lays the blame at someones feet other than his.* We are in this together, you and I. I don't think I can do what needs to be done without knowing that I have your love and support. *he smiles softly at her* Thank you for helping me deal with this... it... It's an uncomfortable trip down memory lane for me some times. I really want to run these bastards the hell out of New Orleans for good.
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:10:41 AM)
::she looks up to him and grins as she tilts her head:: No, but I shoulder it on my own. I always have. ::her fingers sliding across his jaw, into his growing hair, and she traces the grays again, before she looks to his eyes:: It is my duty as your High Priestess.. and your girlfriend, to help you with these. You always have my love and support, for whatever it's worth, Laoch. We will do what we can to rid ourselves of them... but you -must- have patience.
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 2:13:40 AM)
*he leans into her touching his hair* I ... I stopped hiding the gray. *his hair is getting longer, naturally, but he might be helping it a long juuuuust a little.* And I will work on patience. And if you ever discount what you love and support does for me, I will tan your hide, young lady. *he offers her a lopsided grin* I think I need to take up fishing again. That takes lots of patience.
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:17:34 AM)
(okay, I'm way cozier now)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 2:17:51 AM)
(( in what way? ))
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:18:54 AM)
(switched to my cute cherry PJ pants, a little warmer, and added a sweater, and some hot tea)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 2:19:27 AM)
((*Funnels the heat here through the interwebs to you* ))
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:20:55 AM)
::she leans her head back a bit and looks to his hair, running her fingers lightly through it before she raised a brow:: You were hiding the gray before? ::said skeptically, as though not believing him about that. ::she laughs as she looks to him and shakes her head:: Young lady?? Promising your mate spankings? That's an entirely new discussion. ::she pauses:: Fishing? What kind of fish?
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:21:01 AM)
(I -wish-. I'm frozen)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 2:24:38 AM)
Just for men. Just five minutes in the shower. *he nods* The smell made my nose itch, but yeah, I would cover it up a little. *he lets the spankings bit slide for now* I used to fish for Bass, I don't know what is native here, but by golly, I can get a pole and drown some worms. *he smiles* When we were stationed in south America in the war, the onlything I could catch was Pirahnahs. they taste like -ass!- *he grins*
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:28:31 AM)
::she tilts her head:: You... missed a few spots, love. I've seen then since I've first been with you. ::she watches him a moment, then tilts her head:: Do you want to cover them up? ::she slides her fingers through his hair still, and smiles softly:: I don't think I'd want to eat one, not my style of fish. ::she tilts her head::
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 2:31:19 AM)
*he blushes knowing he missed them* Yeah well... not many people have your eye for detail. I'm getting older. I'm two years away from forty. What's the point in hiding them, unless you don't wnat to get caught out and about with someone so obviously old. *he chuckles* What kind of fish do you like? Maybe I can rustle few up. *he gives her that boyish grin, it almost makes the worry lines on his forhead disappear, but deepens the wrinkles around his eyes and mouth*
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:34:32 AM)
::she caresses his jaw and cheeks:: Love, I need to be perceptive, and I always am about your body. It holds my attention quite easily. ::she winks to him:: Mmm, does it bother you that I appear so young? Shall I change myself... early or late thirties? Will that help make you feel more comfortable? ::she smiles:: I love cod... I love any shellfish or crustacean, sea bass... swordfish, tuna... I love any fish, really. Mahimahi... salmon... I... am not a big fan of catfish, which, if I say loudly enough down here, I will be strung up...
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 2:37:38 AM)
*he arches his brow at her* Right, It deeply deeply ofends me that I have caught the eye and heart of a drop dead gorgeous young woman, posessing flawlless skin, perfect build, well toned musculature, and eyes that shine like lasers. This is a massive difficulty for me and a huge cross to bear. *he smiles* Don't change for me. I adore you the way you are and not that I would ever need viagra, but you make me feel like a teenager again. *as she lists off the fish* I won't string you up for the catfish thing, but with a list that long I bet I can catch somethign tasty. ((*goes fishing for Saviitas Fillet*))
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:42:46 AM)
::she blushes as she looks ot him, shaking her head:: I could look like anything... You know that? ::she smirks:: This is just the way I look... well, looked, before I changed. ::she blushed a bit more and laughed softly:: I'm... I'm pleased I excite you so.. I don't even try. Well... try hard? I suppose I'll have to try now.
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:43:50 AM)
::he could tell he flustered her with his pretty words and compliments, her pale skin flushing as she shook her head, biting her lower lip:: I can change it... if you want... ::sliding her fingers through his hair, her fingers tingling against his scalp as she ran her fingers through his hair::
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 2:46:59 AM)
I do know that, and I am very very fond of how you look right now. I will admit I like you better without your disguise, but after all I have been through, there is somethign very satisfying about not having to hide the truth of ourselves. *he leans into her touch, enjoying her reactions to his words* Honestly, I dont' care how I look any more. I will maintain my level of fitness because that is important to me, but*he shivers* I want to look appealing for your eyes. *he feels her fingers tingly against his scalp* Hide the grey if you like my younger hair color, change it to suit your whim. It's just hair. *he smiles very contentedly* I know you like what I have on the inside more than the outside.
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 2:49:06 AM)
(( And on that note, now that all is better in there little lives, I will elt you make a descision about his hair and stuff, and if you are half way through a post I will wait to see what you have to say, but I may sneak off for bath time fun. ))
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:52:21 AM)
::she looks to him and smiles, and she stood on her tiptoes, kissing his lips lightly. She let her disguise go, once more becoming more Poison Ivy, than Poison Ivy was, and she lets her fingers continue through his hair, caressing lightly before she tilts her head:: My love, looks are as fleeting as a pass of my fingers sometimes... they are not nearly as important to me as other things. ::she threaded her fingers through his hair, refreshing his natural color, adding very faint highlights and keeping some of his gray, making him look rather well put together, an artist to be sure.::
Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:52:23 AM)
(enjoy)
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 2:53:08 AM)
(( I will. Talk to you later! thank you for muchly enjoyed playtime! ))
Alex Steele (Apr 10, 2011 2:53:23 AM)
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Aislinn Connelly (Apr 10, 2011 2:53:53 AM)
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