JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 8:41:06 PM)
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Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 8:41:32 PM)
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JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 8:46:07 PM)
*Burning Horizon. The Texas countryside was dry, dusty, the drought was horrific this year, and the first day of fall might as well have been the hottest day of summer. The grass was dry and yellow and indeed so dead and dry there were occasional burnt spots several feet around where someone had tossed a cigarette out of a car window and started a spot fire. When Cosette got to the old dogwood tree at the sept's entrance the guard was already standing under the tree - which looked dead and offered nothing in the way of shade....*

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 8:46:30 PM)
*The kid - Shawn - walked up to the car's driver's side window and looked in.* Afternoon Cosette Alder. Unexpected visit?

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 8:51:22 PM)
*There were things about Texas that she really hated, and there were things about Texas that she really loved. The heat and dry humid weather was not something she was particularly fond of, after all it did horrible things to her pretty long silky locks of red hair she as so proud of. Pulling up in her rented Lexus she rolled down her window to speak to Shawn pushing back her D&G sunglasses into her hair* Unexpected? Well I suppose that depends on who you ask. How are you doing Shawn? You look hot, care for an evian? I have an unopened one here. *She said with her all too pretty smile, gesturing to an expensive bottled water sitting unopened next to an opened diet soda in her cup holder.*

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 8:55:58 PM)
*He smiled* I got water, thanks Miss Alder. *He gave a tip of his hat, then walked to the gate, unlocked it, and pulled it open for her car before walking back to the window* Be careful. There's a dead tree in the road a half mile up. it fell this morning and they haven't had time to get it out of the road. Everythings so damn dry... *He shook his head* two hundred year old trees are turning up dead. *He stood back and waited for her to drive on, then closed the gate behind her....*

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 8:59:36 PM)
Alright you take care as well, thank you for the warning.*She smiled just the same even as he turned down her offer. Carefully and concerned she listened to his warning about the tree in the middle of the road before waving good bye to him and rolling up the window to travel on down the road towards the sept. She had seen drouts before but this was a bit more extensive then what she was use to. Pausing when she saw the tree in the road she looked to see if there was any way to drive around it. Or if she would just have to go on foot from here*

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 9:01:46 PM)
*Someone had used a bobcat to cut a path around the tree - and two men, most likely kin - where out there with Stihl chainsaw's hacking it up. They waved, sweating in the afternoon sun, and Cosette rolled on. When the Lexus rolled finally down into the draw and came to a stop outside the sept there was Eric, sitting on the front porch steps watching her drive up with all the concern of a rock - cool, calm, collected, he watched....*

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 9:09:58 PM)
*No doubt the kinfolk was surprised to see him sitting there already. Did he have some sort of sixth sense about her? Sometimes she wondered. With her car parked she sat still for a moment, getting her bearings together before facing her brother. Soon enough she could put it off no longer. The first part of her to appear was a long fair skinned leg, the legs of graceful runner with feet donning expensive black Jimmy Coo shoes. As she stepped out of the car her red locks shined like a thousand priceless red rubies in the hot summer sun. Dressed in a form fitting black designer dress from Doir’s custom collection. Clutching her bag she moved forward towards the porch with grace and poise. She had to be perfectly put together, it was required.*

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 9:10:35 PM)
Brother, lovely to see that the heat has not goten you down.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 9:12:33 PM)
No. No the heat doesn't bother me. You know, I am always pleased to see you have not given in to the temptation to show up in boots and blue jeans. *he got up and smiled down at her* up to no good are you? Come inside. it's far cooler in here. *he turned and headed up the steps without waiting to see if she followed.*

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 9:18:01 PM)
Oh come now you know me much better than that. What do they say? Pain is beauty? And the family motto? Suffer bravely. *She could not help but put on a little smirk, no matter the price she would do what it took. Not forgetting her place in polite society or her place as kinfolk for that matter she let her brother forge ahead of her following behind him. Shaking her head when he asked her if she up to no good* I am always up to good. Who’s side of good, well that is debatable. *She said with a playful smile as she stepped inside* “Actually I did have some rather honorable intentions in coming visiting, that is other than spoiling my nephew.”

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 9:24:35 PM)
*Eric led them into the kitchen, it was not so hectic as the last time she visited, but there was a wonderful smell - a roast was cooking in the oven. He got into the (huge) fridge and brought out a pitcher of lemonade, got two glasses, and poured them each a glass* I taught you well. *he said, speaking honestly but with such plain spoken tone that it didn't even sound arrogant even if it was.* Good, no good, so long as you're not up to something stupid and it's for the tribe? *he gave a wry grin, then handed her the glass of lemonade* So, if you're here for something honorable and other than spoiling the child, what, do tell, are you here for, dear sister?

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 9:33:04 PM)
*She did very well at veiling the surprise and well touch of pride she felt when he praised her. If it was one thing she knew how to do it was hide her feelings and motives even from those that thought they knew her best. Just business as usual, taking the glass of lemonade she was subtle to wait for him to drink first know who to play submissive too and who she could ride the line with. After a thankful sip and a nod she smiled* Always for the tribe. * No truer words had ever been spoken, fanatical in her love and pride for her tribe. It was why she was so herself, demanding perfection and obsessed with not showing a hint of weakness*

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 9:33:10 PM)
Well brother, I have learned a great many things. But I am lacking in lore about our tribe. I yearn to learn more so that I can share it with my own some day. To be more specific I want to know more about my your pack, and the our families home sept. The I know all the history of the storm crows because I have been there from the beginning and well Shared blood has not had any tribal history for years, because of our excommunication from there. No one else is able to teach me.

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 9:33:42 PM)
(( about your pack^ take out the my I changed thoughts mid sentence))

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 9:39:19 PM)
*He nodded once* You're right. *He leaned back against the counter* you know what I think about you sister? When you came here you were a mess. A wreck. legs too wide, nose a highway down which a few too many white powdery substances disappeared, and a head far too loosly secured atop your shoulders. Now you know your place, you toe the line, and you don't fuck up. what worries me, little sister, is that I know you well enough to know you are as clever as any Shadow Lord who ever crossed wits with a Silver Fang. *he leaned in close to her, sniffed her, then straightened back up* You worry be because I know you can be the proper plotting sneaky bitch this tribe cherishes. *he sipped his lemonade again, eyed her up and down* But your right. You *should* know the tribe's mythology if you're ever going to train a proper kin or true sired by this Zdenek you are potentially mating. Tell me, little sister. since it's just you and I.. (and true, no one else was there, which explained the compliment) -

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 9:39:37 PM)
can I trust you as far as I can throw you? *he face was unreadable when he asked this.*

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 9:47:37 PM)
*She didn’t really care to think about the past or her past actions, most of that were the actions of a completely different girl than who she was now. But never did she falter true it was her past and she had to own it. The proof was in the changes she had made to herself, buying a very different future. The scent of Vera Wang’s ‘Princess’ perfume held her scent, no hit of any alcohol or drugs this evening, or even another man’s cologne. Playing to her brother’s Ragabash moon she smiled, inserting a bit of humor before getting serious again* In what form would you be throwing me?

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 9:50:24 PM)
*There was no sign of an engagment ring on her finger for had she made any public annoucement to anyone* I jest of course, there are many things you can trust in me with brother. You can trust in me that i would lie, cheat, steal, murder....or what have you for my tribe. You can trust I would die to defend it. What more do you need to trust?

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 9:51:46 PM)
*He smirked* See? Okay. *He put a finger on her chest, gently, but with purpose. Right between her collar bones, high enough not to be rude, low enough to indicate her heart, and said* Lore you'll learn. You're my sister, and so you are important to me, but it is time for our last lesson. Whatever you do, wherever you go, however you garner power and influence, know this. If you fuck up - you had better be good enough to cover up, or I will be the first one to come correct you. *He smiled* That being said, you have my leave. *He waved a hand, finished his lemonade, and set the glass aside, gave her a stern look, then snorted* Who you plan to ask?

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 9:58:42 PM)
*Her long lashes covered her eyes only momentarily while she glanced down at his finger than back up to him. Never in the eyes as to directly challenge him, while she had gall she knew that was not how to deal with her brother in the least. Listening to his words she smiled and nodded* “My mistake making days are behind me. I move with purpose. Know that I am as much our father’s child as you are. I trust that you have faith in me. You said it yourself. You taught me well.” *She ended with a smile, placing her hands behind her back* I intended to ask Clean Kill—Ryha for his tales. He being the galliard of your pack I thought it would only be fitting, with your approval of course.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 10:02:35 PM)
*he narrowed his eyes momentarily* Clean Kill you say? Interesting. On the one hand he's a quite warm man with diarrhea of the mouth. On the other, he's ranking, very sharp, and has plenty of knowledge. *he rubbed his chin* Okay, Cosette, if you are shrewd enough to get him to agree to spend his time teaching you - then you may. *He grinned seemed to be pondering this... but then he just turned toward the front door, walked over, and looked out* he'll be here in a few minutes. I have summoned him. *He looked back at Cosette, seemed on the verge of speaking, then just nodded and stepped outside....*

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 10:09:09 PM)
*She didn’t show the slightest sign that he should be worried, no indeed she had methodically made her choice for clean kill for several reasons, most of which her brother mentioned, but not all. While he pondered his decision she looked as though she was already considering who else could teach her, just in case he told her that it was not going to happen after all. After getting the news that he was summoned she relaxed just slightly nodding only to take a sip of her lemonade before responding* “Thank you, I will see what I can do to entice him”

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 10:11:49 PM)
*Clean Kill came into the kitchen via the back door some two or three minutes later - and when he did he stopped and cocked his head sideways examining Cosette, and asked* What the heck did you ask? your brother is... amused.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 10:14:17 PM)
*he was in jeans and work boots and a white t-shirt, a belt at his waist had a big round silver western style buckle and he had an Akubra hat on his head which he took off and hung on the wall while he watched her, completely the opposite appearance - a Texas ranch hand is what he appeared to be.*

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 10:18:25 PM)
*Hearing the screeching of the screen door pretty red head cast a look over her shoulder, with a wide little grin playing red painted lips. Slowly turning to face him she gave him a quick once over, not long enough to hint at any sort of checking out the goods, besides she could do that later. His contrast to hers sharp but perhaps that was the appeal of it all* Oh. If I could have your hand in marriage, he said something about having to convince you first about it or some other nonsense. *She waved her hand about like it was nothing for him to worry about, only for her to crack a wide grin like she just could not hold it any longer* Just kidding of course, hope you didn’t have your hopes up.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 10:20:47 PM)
*he snorted* It would put me in a bind you know. But that's not what you called me for or Eric would still be right here stomping my ass. *He walked over and leaned on the counter next to her, gave her a good once over.* So. What ARE you here for?

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 10:21:25 PM)
*She took a deep breath then put on her serious face, which was completely different from the playful look she had a moment a go.* Actually I have a favor I to ask of you. I would like to learn more lore about burning horizons and my brothers pack. Naturally I thought there would be no one else better to teach me than you. I would be so honored. *She said to him her posture perfect, refined and elegant in a way that she meant to showcase her words as being serious and resepectful.* Of course I would be willing to work out proper chiminage.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 10:22:49 PM)
Chiminage is for spirits. I don't need that. What I need to know is what purpose you can give me. How do I tell the sept that teaching a single kinfolk is worth my time?

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 10:30:58 PM)
*It took her a moment to speak as though she was to think about how to best approach this matter. When she was ready she took in a deep breath, spoke in a clear and concise manner in whichto make her point* Knowledge is power, I am strong in body and strong in mind. I recognize my own weakness in not knowing more about my own. It is my duty to seek ways to correct it. How am I to teach my own some day about his or her heritage if I know not what to tell them? You are not teaching just a single kinfolk but teaching a new generation. The pack I am aligned with…I know all of its history. Should I not know history of the other side of my family? Strong kinfolk, strong tribe, not learning would be a dis-service to the tribe, to your honor, to my brothers honor, and to my own. We do not want tribes like the silver fangs out doing us in anything certainly they teach their kinfolk extensive lore.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 10:32:45 PM)
*he looked at her very closely, weighed her words and read between lines (or tried t0), he pondered this for a long moment... then asked* And who would you teach aside form your own children? Give me more. I still gotta make my own case. Because I'm getting that you intend to have some serious private lessons on the tribe here.

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 10:42:25 PM)
*She paused for a moment to think on this. It almost seemed like she was being a bit tight lipped about something she knew. Slowly it seemed he was able to work it out of her, or she let it loose of it. Clearing her throat she settled herself* I must confess that the storm crows has no galliard in the pack. I know of only one Shadow Lord galliard affiliated with Shared blood and that would be our Tribal Elder, Blows your mind-rhya. Perhaps you have heard of her? *She asked tilting her head to the side in such a way that if he had not heard of her, perhaps he –should- hear of her, but never speaking against.* If she would allow me her time I could share with her so she might fulfill her moon’s role. I am just a kinfolk, I should not take away from the deeds of true born, unless it is appointed to me that I should need to fill that role.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 10:44:25 PM)
*he snorted* Blows Your Mind has her own headaches to attend. No Galliard - so a kin steps up to fill the role. Is it weakness or is it sad or is it a good showing. Hard to say, some will see it one way, some will see it another. *He rubbed his chin* I need to clean up. *He stood up* Where you want to do this? I assume you have a plan. *he stopped in the kitchen doorway and looked over his shoulder* Cosette Alder always has a plan.

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 10:50:29 PM)
*Of course she did, or else why would she have laid it out in such a way. It looked as though she didn’t want to make what she saw as weakness known, but rather to fix it without much notice. If no one saw weakness then it was never there to be begin with right? Watching him carefully she nodded her head once to him* I have something planned of course, a place where we would both be comfortable. Might I send the address and directions ahead to your phone clean kill- rhya?

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 10:51:54 PM)
*he waved a hand* Give me twenty minutes, we'll be on our way.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 10:53:14 PM)
*And with that, he headed upstairs. It was almost 20 minutes to the second when he came back down in a suit and tie, freshly shaved, washed, and cleaned up, he was in - of all the unexpected things, an armani suit with Dulce and Gabana loafers that looked quite comfortable and french cuffs, but no tie, rather, a roman collar* So. How far are we driving?

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 10:57:19 PM)
*She waited patiently, doing a bit of things for work on her smart phone, or maybe making more arrangements. When she heard him coming down the stairs she quickly stood back up smoothing out the front of her dress to brush away any wrinkles. Her gray eyes looked a little longer at his form this time than she did last.* “You look well, we should be driving about an hour or so. Not much more than that. I hope that is acceptable, I wanted for us both to be comfortable as this could potentially be a long lesson.”

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 10:59:08 PM)
*he waved* I will talk some while we drive. *He had on french cuffs even, he was... okay, he matched her designer for designer. He'd paid attention. 180 degrees from the rough hand look he came in with.* Let's go. *And he went to the door except he actually held it for her this time.*

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 11:02:48 PM)
*Oh she had noticed how he mirrored her, though it made her wonder just why he would take note on something like that. She would get to the bottom of it later surely, Nodding her head she walked past him with smile* Thank you. Do you prefer to drive or shall I? *She asked taking the keys from her rented lexus out of her clutch ad they headed down the steps*

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 11:06:33 PM)
*He shook his head* you're plan, you know the way, you drive. And somewhere along the way I need something to eat, I've been in the field all day and I'm hungry. *He followed her to the car and got into the passenger side, adjusted the seat, and examined the radio / nav system*

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 11:10:00 PM)
There you have it then. *She said with a pretty smile, getting around to the driver’s side as she unlooked the doors for both. Clicking her seat belt on she pulled away from the house and started down the road towards the gate* If you like you can call ahead to any place you like so that it will be ready for you, or would you prefer to dine in?

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 11:11:28 PM)
Whereever. I don't care if we get some silly taco bell mess on the way, I just need something to put in my gut. *he glanced over at her, then back to the road, waiting until they were on the road and outside the bawn of the sept before he spoke again* Okay Cosette. What are you up to. You wanted to get me away from the Sept. Why?

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 11:16:40 PM)
*He knew her too well. She knew this but damn did she try to pull it off as though she had no ulterior motive. The corner of her lips turning upwards to form a smile as she glanced in his direction with a questioning look* What do you think I am up too? Because your hunger is of great concern to me I am going to stop at this….burger place up the street here. But know that otherwise I would not every suggest giving you anything less than 5 star cuisine.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 11:19:41 PM)
*he waved a hand* drive through. I'll eat while we talk. I don't suspect. I know. I know your up to something. I'm just not sure what yet. You trying to recruit me to come to new Orleans to be the tribe's Galliard? You know something about Blows Your Mind?

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 11:22:58 PM)
*She drove to the burger place’s drive through really unsure of how this all worked, she had never really encountred this much, but her made her way through the whole process letting him order whatever he liked then paying for it at the window. Once he got his food she drove off rolling up the window* And have my brother want to murder me for taking away his beta? No, no…I would have to be crazy to suggest you do something like that. Could it be that I just wanted to kill birds with one stone, learn some lore and spend sometime with an old friend?

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 11:24:51 PM)
*he was munching fries as he watched her....* it could be, but I don't believe that for a second. I *am* an old friend, you don't ever do anything this planned out without a reason. *he looked back ahead* How is your life in New Orleans? Going well? Getting along with the true and kin there properly and pleasantly?

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 11:29:40 PM)
My life in New Orleans is as it should be. I do my best to be a good and useful kinfolk to the tribe so that the others will follow suite. There is work to be done there...sometime I think I miss Texas a little. Thing are a bit diffrent here. *She said with a smile, though not giving too many details, as she drove on glancing to him from time to time* What about you? I am sure that is far more intresteing.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 11:31:30 PM)
I am well. The sept is strong. The Skull Pigs have vanished into the earth - but they'll be back, they are biding time. we'll root them out. *He looked over at Cosette* Kinfolk are angling. Some of the girls are reaching marrying ago so suddenly all the kids are like deer in rut, you can smell the sex in the air *He looked back o ut the window* And the whole god damned world has gone so dry you couldn't get a drop of water out of an acre of soil.

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 11:37:13 PM)
Ah, well you know how it is. Kids will be kids, sometimes they mess around a little and things happen. Hopefully some of them will make a name for themselves before settling down and getting to work. *She paused for a long moment, smile forming on her lips* Been having a bit of dry spell myself, it is a terrible thing.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 11:39:52 PM)
Is it? *He glanced over* A dry spell? You? I don't think for a second that you'd have a dry spell without finding someone to... *He stopped, smirked, and bit into his hamburger. maybe someone had figured something out. Maybe. He swallowed* Where *are* we going anyway?

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 11:44:01 PM)
*She looked over at him for a moment a bit of confusion crossing her features like she didn’t really follow what he meant. That however was just a little ploy of hers to be blunt about it when she was not 100% sure of safety? Not happening.* Oh goodness I did not….Samuel. *Shaking her head she lightly pressed her lips together before responding* A lovely little luxgury suite in Austin.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 11:45:02 PM)
*he nodded and took another bite, chewed and swallowed* Good choice. I approve. *he looked over* You realize, of course, there's a lot of history to cover. It could take a day or two.

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 11:47:46 PM)
Of course. You know how I like to pay attention to details. Time is not an issue for me. I perfer the long version any how. I have made all the arrangments there is nothing you have to worry about.

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 11:49:58 PM)
I see. Shrewd Cosette is very much a sharp girl. *he leaned back in the chair and ate at a more liesurely pace. After a few minutes he started talking* In the year 1698, an early mission was established by Spanish missionaries who were journeying northeast of the Llano Estacado, that was some 50 miles from the sept, and marked the first battle between the wyrmcomers, and the pure ones. The mission is gone, but I will give you three guesses who were among those missionaries...

Cosette Alder (Sep 23, 2011 11:53:21 PM)
Not only do some think me shrewd, some think of me as a prude. *She said with an all too wide little grin, it rythmed after all. Listening to his words she drove towards the suite pausing only to answer certain questions but otherwise being silent* Three? You have so little faith. Let me guess our lords?

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 11:55:33 PM)
*he nodded* Our kin, as it were. The mission was never een completed the indians were such a nuisance and in the end they went to san Antonio - but the Shadow Lords returned in 1765, and the sept was created. At least, an earlier version of it was - though this time we bought with us the Get of Fenris... *And on the story went, of the formative years of the Burning Horizon sept. He stopped when they got to the hotel they would be staying in there in Austin* Well, that's a nice bit of lodgings....

JKRende (Sep 23, 2011 11:58:35 PM)
*he looked over as she pulled in* I hope you're not bored yet becasue it gets good in the 1860's.