Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 7:27:03 PM)
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Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 7:27:55 PM)
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Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 7:28:05 PM)
((... seems there are two of these rooms.))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 7:28:33 PM)
((yeah, one's just Grande Isle Beach, the other is {OC} ))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 7:29:38 PM)
Climbing out of the car in front of the beach house, Isabella sighs in the late evening air. "I can honestly say I will miss this place when I have to leave."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 7:31:53 PM)
*She had followed, and although her outfit was not "beach appropriate," being a blue nurses smock outfit, she still manuevered out, easily enough now. Her blue eyes took in the view, and she spoke* Why do you have to leave?

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 7:33:37 PM)
"My lease runs out in about 7 weeks. I'm hoping to be able to afford the Blackston estate, or at least a downpayment, by Christmas. I hate the idea of having to move again, but..." She sighs softly. "Too many memories here. And I will need something larger for others of our kind."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 7:35:34 PM)
Live in the comfort and style you desire. Accomodating everyone will only cause you far more pain than pleasure. *She said easily enough* You wished to speak to me about Halaku matters, I am guessing?

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 7:40:29 PM)
anti boot post go!))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 7:41:31 PM)
She nods. "Some of it, yes. You said you did not have the ability to call and speak with spirits, like I do. You are the first halaku I have seen in this city in some time. I was hoping to be able to talk with you about what you are able to do. Perhaps we can help each other fill in some of the blanks."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 7:45:51 PM)
I was a Reaper of the process of Reclaimation. I would dissolve, decompose, and destroy physical matter, so that it could then be reused in the Cycle of Recreation. I never dealt with the matters of the Soul, as the processes I did, made it so the soul was removed from the physical vessel anyways. I saw the souls leave, but I never interacted. It messes up the Timetable.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 7:48:23 PM)
She smiles and nods. "That makes sense. I was known as the Angel of Second Chances. Most of my time was spent in Kasdeja, helping Charon oversee the building of Haven." She turns and head inside the little logcabin-style house, pausing a moment to slip off her shoes. "Please take your shoes off before you come in. Mateo gets rather upset when the floor gets dirty."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 7:50:52 PM)
*She looked down at the little booties she wore, pulled them off, and then, threw them away, since it was those strange little blue coveralls for shoes nurses wore, before continuing on.* My title was about that, Angel of Reclaimation, Reaper of the Recycle. Are there so few of us here that we are the only ones?

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 7:56:16 PM)
She shrugs, dropping her shoes on the little mat just inside the door before heading over into the kitchen. "There were two others, but one has vanished and the other.... doesn't really count."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 7:57:25 PM)
How does he not count? *She asked as she followed her fellow Halaku* How did trying to help the spirits go last night?

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 7:59:22 PM)
She gestures to a tall vietnamese shrine setup in her living room, next to her open laptop. "I have to find the daughters of two of the people killed and give that to them, or their ancestor will die. And Sergei doesn't count because he is more concerned with giving humans guns to kill other humans than with helping us save the ones that truly deserve it."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 8:00:55 PM)
If he speeds up the Timetable, and forces Death where Death is unnecessary, why is he allowed to live in a civilized court? *She raised a brow, and looked to the shrine.* Have you asked Selma to help locate the daughters?

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:04:28 PM)
She shakes her head. "I do not ask why the court does what they do. I just try to exist within it without drawing too much attention to myself. Everyone plays the politic game so well." She sighs. "And I could not find Selma last night to talk with her about the daughters. I want to try to do this myself. He asked /me/ to do it."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 8:07:26 PM)
*She nodded in understanding, as she stretched a bit, yawning, but it seemed more like a gesture to get her body back into itself.* So what would you like to know, or would you like to know more about Death?

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:08:51 PM)
"I know the very basic rules of death, how to find out how a body died. But anything more than that escapes me. I also need someone to travel with me to the shadowlands. The damage done there is... atrocious."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 8:09:56 PM)
I cannot command the Dead, nor can I skip between the worlds. I may wish to do that in time, but without the knowledge of both the Spirits and the realms, it would just be a waste of time for both. Can Death effect the already dead?

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:12:37 PM)
She shrugs. "I assume so. I do not really remember. But I can honestly tell you that my knowledge of spirits can make a dead body live again, albeit with a new soul inside."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 8:16:01 PM)
*She nodded her head, and this time, it appeared in appreciation.* I have yet to remaster the ability to bring flesh back to life, without the need of a bothersome soul, but it isn't the most necessary ability, in my eyes. Maybe I will try and learn some of the Scourge's Awakening lore, so I can command life and death. *She laughed a bit at herself*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:22:45 PM)
She smiles, then looks over at Julia with a smile. "I guess that would be good, with your job. Never lose another untimely soul when they could be saved." She comes back out of the kitchen with two wineglasses and a bottle of white wine. "I do want to talk to you about that, though. Your work at the hospital."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 8:24:32 PM)
*She would take the wine glass, and smile to Isabella* What would you like to know? *She seemed to perk up at that question and comment.*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:26:57 PM)
Opening the bottle of wine, she pours some for Julia, then some for herself before settling down in an overstuffed chair in her 'living room', gesturing for Julia to have a seat. "I have found myself slipping into the darkness in my soul with ever-increasing easiness. I don't know how to stop it. I was hoping you knew someone, a therapist or something, who could tell me how to stop being so angry all the time."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 8:30:29 PM)
What causes your anger, if you do not mind my asking? *She would sit down, actually taking a seat beside Isabella, either ignoring current social cues of not doing so, or ignoring them, could have been either or.*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:32:30 PM)
She curls up, tucking her feet into her lap, and sighs. "Injustice. Something trying to hurt my friends, either those alive or spirits. I just find myself getting so angry, and it usually ends up with me either starting a fight, or with me really scaring someone."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 8:35:14 PM)
Ahhh, you refer to suddenly shifting into the darkest part of ourselves, and releasing that pent up anger, and hurt, and then, afterwards, when all the anger, all the stress, have been released, you feel.. sorrow. *She spoke softly, sipping her wine a moment.* My recommendation is learn a bit of control. I raged and went to kill the Scourge who caused all this. Was it a bad thing? I do not think so. Without me rushing to die, in essence, he may have had time to continue his infectious behavior. We all have causes we champion, but we must choose how we use our powers, that is the most important part.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:35:38 PM)
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Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:38:04 PM)
She sits and thinks about it for a moment, then sips her wine with a smile and a sigh. "You are right. That does make the most sense. I just wish I could learn the control you seem to have. Anger comes so easily to me. It was not like this Before. I was calm and comfortable in my role." She stares into her wine. "At least, from what I remember, I was."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 8:40:08 PM)
We came back with images of Death and destruction burned into our hearts. *She reached out, placing a hand upon Bella's arm, smiling to her.* It is easy to embrace the darkness. Tell me about your shell, the mortal that you took the name Isabella from.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:41:22 PM)
She takes another swallow of her wine, then reaches over for the bottle to refill her glass. "She... was not a good person, in life."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 8:42:54 PM)
Discuss it, let it out. Julia is the reason I do not remember more about the world we came from, as this world, run by humans, is far different from our own. *She smiled, continuing to pet and lightly comfort Bella as best as the creepy nurse could.*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:44:55 PM)
She sighs softly and takes a large gulp of her wine before cradling the cup between her hands, watching the swirling liquid. "She used to work for the Columbian cartel. Drugs, killing, torture... she did it all. Then, suddenly, she got an attack of conscience, after almost a decade with them. She tried to leave and start over. Got back into the church and started singing in the choir again. Unfortunately, you can't run forever."

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:47:50 PM)
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Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 8:51:00 PM)
*She nodded a bit.* Some of the worst, can become the best. I was an Ebon Legionairre up until the Time of Atrocities. I slaughted thousands of individuals, melted human and loyalist alike, decayed entire villages. I never realized though, that until the first major battle when the Time of Atrocities started, that no one came to clean up the battlefields. Corpses were slow rotting, eveything laid strewn about, like garbage.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:52:30 PM)
She nods. "I was not really involved in the war or anything like that. I was part of the Alabaster Legion. All I did was guard Kasdeja and help Charon build Haven."

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:53:20 PM)
She finishes off her wine, eying the bottle for a moment before refilling her glass. "Mateo killed Isabella. He was a hitman for their cartel. That's when I showed up."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 8:55:29 PM)
What happened then? *She crossed one leg over the other, and turned to fully face Isabella. She sipped her wine again slowly, still not having finished the first glass.*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 8:59:04 PM)
She shrugs. "We left Rhode Island and started driving south. Eventually, we stopped here. About a year ago, we left the city because the cartel had found his family and were hurting them. We went, rescued his family, then killed them... all of them."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:01:45 PM)
You should have felt proud. You slaughtered a group of individuals who were hurting hundreds of people through their illegal activities.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:07:18 PM)
She shakes her head. "It wasn't just the killing. It was how I killed. Mateo bought the explosives and we rigged them up around the compound during a party. There were wives there, and girls that were associated with the drugs and the killing. Everyone was there. Then we set the bombs off. It killed everyone inside, regardless of if they were innocent or not."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:08:53 PM)
Sometimes, a couple of innocents are lost, to rid the world of true evil. It is a painful experience, to make the choice between life and death, but those wives were being made better off by money that was coming from some child's dad, or some dad's child being addicted to these drugs, stealing, lying, and ruining their life, to get the fix, because of those Cartels.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:14:56 PM)
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Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:15:14 PM)
((welcome back?))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:16:39 PM)
"We are relatively positive we got all of them, or at least all of the larger players. If there were any left, they were so small in the organization that there was no way they could pick up the pieces and restart." She takes another swallow of her wine, then sighs. "Mateo got his family out and got them safe. That's all that matters. So why do I feel so bad about it?" ((thanks ^_^))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:21:13 PM)
Because you lament the deaths of the "innocents." It is a natural emotion. We cannot be like the monsters the Humans think we are. Ruthlessly slaughtering innocents to summon some dark angry Lucifer. *She snorted.* We are living entities, and we have thoughts, hopes, dreams, and feel sadness, shame, anger, regret, euphoria.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:23:24 PM)
She finishes off her wine, then sighs, her face growing slightly flushed from the drink. "H-how do you deal with the regret? How 'm I supposed to get rid of the sound of the compound exploding, and feeling all of those spirits cry out in anguish?"

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:25:22 PM)
You have to realize, the Dead have no place in what we decide, unless it directly effects them. Their spirits are either going to linger, and become food for greater things, or be used up, OR they move on, to either the hell, or heaven or purgatory they deserve.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:28:24 PM)
She shakes her head. "There is no hell or heaven for humankind. There is only Haven. That was how we created it. That is how it was supposed to be. They die, they go there until they either pass on or find a way back into this world."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:29:32 PM)
Haven has had to have changed since you left. The war was waged on all levels, even in wars that no one understood. There has to be either a Heaven or Hell, in addition to Haven, or else there is only oblivion.

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:32:48 PM)
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Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:34:37 PM)
She shrugs. "I don't know. One day, I hope to find out, but for right now, I am content with how things are. I just need to find out how to find Darla and her sister so I can give them that shrine. Phuoc Sihn needs his family."

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:38:01 PM)
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Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:38:18 PM)
*She nodded* It is an honorable quest sister. *She smiled, patting Bella's leg, or arm, or whatever was outstretched enough to be patted* Now, what has caused you much anger recently?

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:41:19 PM)
She starts to reach for the wine again, then changes her mind and sets her glass on the table rather clumsily. "There are enemies in this city, and I should be able to find them and get them gone. We should be able to live in peace and quiet, teaching the hairless monkeys what they did wrong. Why can't they just leave us alone?!"

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:43:39 PM)
*She wrapped an arm around Bella, and pulled her close* The hairless monkeys are not to blame. And we have always had enemies, even when we were in the Host. Relax. Peace and quiet gets borning after awhile, but if you can find a little piece of peace, a day, maybe with meditation, maybe in staring into that beautiful ocean you have nearby, studying the stars... something that lets you forget your worries. I have even heard that coitus is a means of escape. *She shrugged* I personally read Dark Fantasy, Dark Fantasy Romance novels, and now, will be rolling around on fur carpets and rugs...

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:47:43 PM)
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Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:49:20 PM)
((antilag post))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:49:31 PM)
((no problem!))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:49:36 PM)
((need a repost?))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:49:44 PM)
((nah, i'm good now))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:51:18 PM)
She sighs and shrugs. "I would agree with you on the sex part, but my chance for that died with Alex. I still don't even know who killed /him/.

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:52:28 PM)
Alex? *She blinked a bit, and started to massage Bella's shoulders lightly*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:53:02 PM)
((hang on, gotta close the room up so my friend can get dressed... self-conscious git))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:53:46 PM)
((aha no problem))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:54:19 PM)
(( Am not! ))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:55:05 PM)
((dammit, kids keep jacking my keyboard))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 9:55:21 PM)
((Hahaha!))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:57:07 PM)
She nods, leaning into Julia's arms. "Alex was my consort. He was a neberu, once called Dante." Tears start to silently drip down her cheeks. "He died, and no one will tell me how or where. All I know is that he was supposed to go to Africa, but then, how did they find his body and know he was dead?"

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 9:58:04 PM)
((grr, hang on... doing friend's hair, now *lol*))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:02:46 PM)
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Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:03:06 PM)
*She would reach around, and would use her fingertips to dab the tears away.* I do not know. I wish I could help find that information for you.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:03:23 PM)
Jumping, she digs into her pocket and blinks at the screen of her phone, then presses a button and holds it up to her ear, slurring. "H-hello?"

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:07:02 PM)
"Oh, hi, Amos. I-I'm not really good company right now." She clears her throat. "Julia is here with me, but... 'm not really good company right now."

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:10:14 PM)
She nods, then seems to realise he can't see her. "Th-that would be better, Amos. You know where the beach-house is, right?"

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:11:19 PM)
*She would continue to stroke Bella's cheeks clean of tears, and to try and confort her sister*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:14:43 PM)
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Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:15:00 PM)
((antilag post again grr))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:15:54 PM)
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Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:16:22 PM)
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Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:16:32 PM)
"N-no?" She huffs a sigh. "Julia and I will be here waiting on you and Darren. I'll try to sober up before you get here, or you can bring more alcohol."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:17:05 PM)
More alcohol, so you can fall into a restful sleep. *She said softly.* And if necessary, I know how to pump a stomach.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:18:14 PM)
"I-I dunno. Wanna try it? Get over here. I'm hanging up now to go eat something. Mateo gets mad when I don't eat, you know." She disconnects the phone and sets it on the table beside her wine glass. "He does, too."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:18:46 PM)
*She looked up at Bella* I haven't seen Mateo... where is he?

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:21:13 PM)
She shrugs. "He goes out walking most nights. He should be back--" The back door opens and a tall Latino man walks in, immediately taking off his boots at the doorway and dropping them onto the patio before padding in his socks into the kitchen. His footsteps stop and he comes back out, looks at Julia, then at Isabella, and says something to her, an obvious question. She shakes her head and responds to him in kind. He seems to accept that with a nod and heads into the kitchen again. Moments later, the sounds of pans rattling starts. "He'll make sure we eat. I told him I have company coming." Shoving her hair out of her face and rubbing her cheeks with the heels of both hands, she sighs.

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:21:59 PM)
*She patted the seat beside her* Come come, sit back down. You shouldn't be up and down so much.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:23:26 PM)
She laughs and falls back against the overstuffed chair, sprawling out. "I really shouldn't, but alcohol makes me act weird. I had a friend when I first got here. He was a lot like Amos, a swamp guy. We got drunk out on his boat and he kissed me." She tears up again. "I miss him so much. So many gone or just lost."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:24:17 PM)
*She would wipe away the tears again, shaking her head* Acting weird is fine, as long as you don't hate yourself for it. Which even if you do, you shouldn't. You are you, no matter what.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:24:44 PM)
((i gotta go cook for the munchkin... she'll be chattering at you while i'm gone, to make sure i don't time out... i'll be back in about 20))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:24:55 PM)
((no problem!))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:26:06 PM)
(( Oki. . .Allegedy, I'm supposed to talk. > w > Ivy be making my dinner. My name is Kiana~! ))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:26:58 PM)
((I am Aniya, or Ani! How are you?))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:27:47 PM)
(( Ooh, pretty na-- I mean, I'm fine~ Ufu. How are you? ^^ ))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:28:09 PM)
((I am great! And thanks! Your name is quite pretty too!))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:28:29 PM)
(( > // w // >

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:28:39 PM)
(( Rawr. Heh. So. What's been up~? ))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:28:53 PM)
((Vampire? I am not so tasty!))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:29:42 PM)
(( V-vampire?! o 3 o I am no such thing~. I don't RP a vampire at all. Nor shall I ever. ))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:32:47 PM)
((Hehe. What do you rp?))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:34:57 PM)
(( I~ RP a little country I made up! The personification's name is Alisa Kirkland~. ))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:41:43 PM)
(( Ufu . . Ivy's gonna be back in, like, two minutes~. It was nice talking to yo! Ja ne, Ani-chan~))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:42:38 PM)
((ok, i'm back... and apparently you know my name now :) ))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:44:01 PM)
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Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:44:14 PM)
((And you know mine! :P))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:46:21 PM)
"That's the problem. I'm starting to hate myself for getting angry. I scared Chris, the day we almost caught the Lady Killer. He's still scared of me, I think."

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 10:48:57 PM)
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Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 10:49:12 PM)
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Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:49:21 PM)
((XD omg she jus snarked grilled cheese sandwich rofl))

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 10:49:40 PM)
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Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:49:57 PM)
Chris looked at me like I was scum the other day Bella. If not for the fact I am new, I may have shown him the power of Death first hand. *She said in hushed tones.* He is nothing, and will be nothing.

Anthony S Barajas (Nov 2, 2011 10:50:13 PM)
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Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:51:24 PM)
She stands up and goes to pad into the kitchen. "Chris isn't a bad person, truly. We just do not know you. If not for the fact that you are of my house and I trust most of my house, I may have reacted the same."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:52:31 PM)
Moses, Selma, Peyton, Robin and Patrick treated me with respect and dignity, other than showing off his penis... *She blinked and shrugged*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:53:11 PM)
She peers out from the kitchen, brow furrowed. "Whose penis?"

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 10:53:16 PM)
*Amos arrived riding shotgun with Darren driving and this and the fact he was all but a blind mortal had put him in a semi foul mood. All the same he rolled with the punches of it all. He gave the Fiend directions as they made their way there in the grandfather station wagon.*

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 10:53:43 PM)
Darren pulled up in his station wagon with Amos in the passenger seat. The Neberu moved slowly as he exited the vehicle, obviously still suffering from his injuries to a point that he probably should simply have been home resting. He lingered, waiting for Amos and Paige to join him. Darren was clad in his usual sweatshirt and jacket combo, his messenger bag in tow.

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 10:54:02 PM)
Whose do you think? And I was not offended, I have seen worse things... and better things.

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 10:55:06 PM)
*Paige arrives some time after Amos and Darren, having en route aquired both a new char and a driver.*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:55:34 PM)
She stands with her arms crossed, peering out the front door. "I honestly do not know. I was too busy gagging. Who flashed us that I missed it?"

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 10:56:42 PM)
*Amos got out of the out of the passenger side and had two bottle of Red Stag in hand. He waited for the others before making his way toward Bella's door.*

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 10:57:55 PM)
Darren followed, typically quiet though less graceful than usual. Every so often a wince showed on his unremarkable features. He turned his attention on his surroundings, looking the exterior of the house over with a practiced eye.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 10:58:17 PM)
Hearing footsteps, she hurries over to the door and nudges it open. "Guys, shoes off. You know the drill." Turning around, she went back into the house with a meaningful glance in Julia's direction. "We'll discuss this later."

Anthony S Barajas (Nov 2, 2011 10:58:33 PM)
*Anthony seems to have been drafted into being the new driver, and his car is her chariot. He himself looks a bit worse for wear. His suit is rumpled and his hair, for once, is not perfect. The smell of the ocean clings to him, and he looks a bit pale and gaunt; certainly a different look for this god amongst men*

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 10:59:28 PM)
*Amos wrapped on the door while glancing at Anthony* we all look like something the cat drug in.

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 10:59:52 PM)
Darren would have at least nodded Anthony's way en route to the door, then. He regarded Bella with a bit of puzzlement at her request, then stooped to untie the laces of his sneakers, removing them before he entered.

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:00:09 PM)
*He doesn't say and so she doesn't ask, instead her eyes look over the changing figure beside her with a fairly good idea of what is taking place within him. The almost ever present smile on her lips she watches him without that dazzling amusement she normally does, unclicking her seatbelt as she reaches to open the passenger door.* Did I warn you that I think the aim of the evening is to watch Amos get drunk?

Anthony S Barajas (Nov 2, 2011 11:01:30 PM)
*Glancing at Amos with a small grin; his eyes flashing with sudden amusement* Did Paige drag you in too, then?

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:01:58 PM)
*Closing the door behind her she walks up to the front door dressed in dark blue jeans and a pale blue spagetti strapped singlet, her long hair swaying in a high ponytail high on the back of her head. Chuckling as she kicks of her sneakers by the front door she looks over to Amos.* Thanks for that oh brother mine.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:02:02 PM)
((i think we lost Julia, guys))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:02:15 PM)
((typing!))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:02:19 PM)
((not lost))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:02:23 PM)
((but lost my post >.<))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:02:24 PM)
((oh, lol ok))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:02:34 PM)
((copy paste, dear *sagenod*))

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:03:40 PM)
*She watched the new faces and old faces trickle in. For Amos and Darren, Julia looked like she was the perfect bill of health, minus the cheesy blue nurses' smock she was forced to wear. To the others, she was a relatively cute black haired woman with startling blue eyes that took in their movements, their details like a camera.*

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:04:10 PM)
*Amos simply took off his shoes and did not seem to think a whole lot of that. He also did not seem overly curious about what Bella and Julia were talking about. But he did look over the patched up Julia* well I take it this means I no longer have a roommate. *He said to Julia he then glanced at Anthony* and well am just out of horsepower because Isa decided to deliver a bunch of sorry diseases riddled Elohim to my door and they needed some patching up. *He sat crack open one of the bottle and took a long gulp of it before passing it down the line.*

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:04:41 PM)
*Hands slipping into her pockets she looks over to Anthony with a smile as she follows the group inside.* I'll have you know that I'm the one being dragged this time. You'd be amazed how often I am the innocent victim in all the trouble that occurs around me.

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:04:42 PM)
((Paige, Anthony, how do you two feel about highlander rolls?))

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:04:54 PM)
(I am all good with highlander :) )

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:05:27 PM)
I can stay with you if you want the company Amos, but yes, Selma showed up, and patched me up. *She said in a soft, yet strangely matter of fact voice*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:05:31 PM)
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Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:05:40 PM)
"I am glad to see you are whole once more," he commented quietly to Julia, looking around for a seat to collapse into; as soon as he found one, he would.

Anthony S Barajas (Nov 2, 2011 11:05:44 PM)
They really should watch who they sleep with, shouldn't they... *shaking his head* Stay the hell away from Treme when you go looking for whores.... *he as well takes off his shoes and follows the others into the house*

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:06:43 PM)
*She caught the comment, and looked to the new face* Empowered Psychotic Scourge's cause diseases that rival anything mortal whores can carry, and the mortal whore's diseases we can easily cleanse from ourselves.

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:06:58 PM)
More importantly than that, next time someone gets sick please get me some samples? *She smiles as her eyes drift around the room and fall upon Julia, her senses recognising something within the stranger.*

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:07:39 PM)
You can stay or go Julia your choice *he really did not seem to mind being alone and then he looked to Bella* speaking of disease causing Scourages can you guys enlighten me as to how you got drawn into all the last night and what went down?

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:08:26 PM)
Blinking at the somewhat familiar face of Anthony, she returns to the kitchen. A few moments later, she comes back out with a platter of finger sandwiches, followed by Mateo with wine glasses and more white wine. Setting the place on the table in front of the couch, Isabella then curls back up in her chair, with Mateo perched on the arm of it. His hand reaches out and lightly rubs her shoulder, almost in an absent gesture, and she looks at all who are gathered before addressing Amos. "So, what did you want to talk about?"

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:09:55 PM)
She nods. "I was with Moses when we felt it. Or, rather, I felt it. He dropped me off and went home. Julia and Peyton and Darren met me there."

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:10:35 PM)
Darren's eyes strayed contemplatively between the wine and the hard liquor as he sat in relative silence, arms folded across his flat stomach. As the discussion turned to the prior evening's events, he turned his attention on the others.

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:11:28 PM)
*Drifting through the main room with long legged restless stride she moves to the windows looking out and onto the beach. Her hand reaching up to brush the curtain aside her focus seems to linger there as she remains quiet and listens to the story as it unfolds.*

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:12:09 PM)
*Amos listened and kept drinking heavily and would you know it his words seemed to start to slur* alright, so he, she it was infecting mortals. Anything that might make us think it is linked to Lady Killer or the Baton Rouge fuck ups?

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:13:45 PM)
She shakes her head and reaches over, gesturing for Amos' bottle. "I don't think it was either, but... well, there is always a chance."

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:14:05 PM)
*Turning towards Isabella she tilts her head to the side in question.* Are any of these mortals still infected?

Anthony S Barajas (Nov 2, 2011 11:14:26 PM)
*Anthony glances at the sandwhiches Isabella puts out and his hand spasms slightly, and he quickly curls it into a fist and looks away, focusing his attention on the conversation at hand*

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:14:34 PM)
*She would looked to Bella, and would motion to speak*

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:15:17 PM)
*He handed off the bottle and groaned* just what I needed something else to think on. *He left the others to answer Paige's question and then looked to Julia waiting to hear what she had to say.*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:15:50 PM)
She spies Anthony reach for the sandwiches and gestures. "Please, don't be bashful. They're not poisoned, unless you're allergic to coldcuts and cheese." Grabbing the bottle from Amos, she tilts it back for a long swallow, then sighs and hands it back over to him, turning to look thoughtfully at Julia.

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:16:23 PM)
Darren's eyes caught on Anthony briefly, but he said nothing. Instead, he slipped to his feet with a bit of a grunt and moved to retrieve some wine, shooting a slight, polite nod Bella's way before he returned to his seat to sip.

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:17:20 PM)
Paige I would guess the spot in town still holds infection but the others can answer I was not there.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:17:28 PM)
Reaching for the sandwiches, she snags two, handing ont to Amos and keeping one for herself.

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:18:09 PM)
The disease was a modified respitory tract infection. It was made to effect Demons, but I doubt it was totally made for us. It had a greater effect on mortals, and the closer to the initial infection, the more lethality it had. The individual performing the magic was a decrepit old man, who *describes a homeless looking, very elderly, old man, will get a picture to show off how detailed she actually describes him.* I heard news on the way here, on the radio, that the area is quarantined. As I expected it would be. I think the disease will run its course soon enough though. It is HIGHLY infectious to mortals, and can cross demons.

Anthony S Barajas (Nov 2, 2011 11:19:25 PM)
*He shakes his head at Isabella's words, declining her offer with a smile* Thank you, but I'm fine...

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:19:26 PM)
"Well, we used to be mortals, so that makes sense." She nods a little, thinking as she chews. "This old man... did he say anything?"

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:19:33 PM)
"A nine block area seemed affected, in the... Vietnamese section of the city." he put in quietly. "At the epicenter, in an apartment building where we encountered the perpetrator, the inhabitants were dead rather than simply sick. If I could do so without risking re-infection, I could return and collect samples." The last bit was accompanied by a glance to Paige.

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:19:53 PM)
(( http://bastardpiecetheater.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/07-09-very-old-man.jpg ))

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:19:57 PM)
*He took the sandwitch and snapped his fingers* hmm sounds like it could be some of the local Raveners. I can think of at least two groups of them I have heard tell of but have not heard a lot well anything on any of them for like months.

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:20:12 PM)
*She nods and turns fully away from the window looking to Julia as she crosses her arms over her stomach, her left leg moving out to the side as she makes herself comfortable.* I don't think it's an isolated incident. I have a feeling it's happened before and the idea that some kind of ritual is involved makes sense. Still I'd like to get some samples for testing. If anyone knows a way to get me some saliva, skin cells, blood would be better, I can get some lab time at the university and start looking into it properly.

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:21:05 PM)
I can try and get briefed by the CDC on the infection itself. It may show up in regional hospitals, and I work at one. *She added, and then looked to them.* I am sorry for not killing the perpetrator.

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:21:30 PM)
((And the reason I linked the picture, the character has eiditic memory, and would describe the man as perfectly as possible.))

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:21:33 PM)
He looked toward Amos. "If you are willing to..." A slight pause, and a hint of color in his cheeks. "Purge me again, I could likely collect what Paige has described."

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:21:35 PM)
*She shoots a smile over to Darren with a nod of her head.* That's the kicker, how to get the samples without making yourself sick. Without anything to look at I can't even start to hazard a guess as to how it's trasmitted. Gloves might help? Face mask? Maybe neither will... I have no idea.

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:21:43 PM)
Sounds like you did him a bad one. We need to track him down now though and get some answers *he responded to Julia*

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:22:22 PM)
*And he kept hitting the bottle and he looked to be feeling quite mellow and happy but he was not so far gone his mind was not working.*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:22:22 PM)
She nods. "I will try to get back there for some samples, but will need someone to contact Selma to help me when I get back. One other thing..." She stands up, wobbles a litle, then heads over to the small shrine set up near her dining room table. "I need to find the Sihn children and get this to them. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to locate two children in the whole world?"

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:23:22 PM)
Google or facebook. If you have images of them in your head. *She added quickly*

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:23:35 PM)
And yeah I can purge you guys again as needed but would prefer not to have to deal with large numbers it taxed me. Also reminds me I gotta get my powers of Flesh up to speed more since Selma and London can only do so much.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:24:03 PM)
She shakes her head. "I don't know what they look like now. But I will try that tomorrow. Tonight, we have enough on our plates without borrowing trouble."

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:24:40 PM)
"I could slip into and out of a home alone undetected to retrieve samples," he said simply with a shrug.

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:25:50 PM)
*A smile of thanks given to Isabella and Darren for their heroic offer she flicks her eyes back to Anthony, his actions and rejection of the food not escaping her notice. Shaking her head she resolves to ask later and instead looks back to Darren.* That would be great, as long as you're willing to take the risk. I have to warn you though, they might give us no answers but without a biological sample to work from I can't say for sure one way or another. It might be key, it might be nothing.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:27:06 PM)
She looks to Darren. "It would probably be better if I went. I need to get back into the Sihn apartment, anyway... see if I can find some clue as to their daughters' whereabouts."

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:27:08 PM)
*She sighed a bit, shaking her head and looking to the ceiling. She stretched out and then began to roll around in the chair, grumbling*

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:28:14 PM)
Well. *her head tilts to the side once more as she thinks.* The only thing is Bella if he could slip in and out the way I think he could, he might be able to bring me a whole body. Ultimately that would be the jackpot.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:28:36 PM)
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Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:29:01 PM)
The bodies are probably burned by now, and I highly suggest against it. *She said as she continued to stare at the ceiling.*

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:29:06 PM)
"I could likely do that as well, if you wished... but if you would prefer to go, by all means." A faint, terse sort of smile was offered her way before he hid it behind his wine glass and relaxed back yet again. He looked to Paige again. "I suspect the bodies have been removed, unless you would like me to kidnap an infected person."

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:29:43 PM)
-Kidnap an infected person- was delivered with roughly the same tone as -pick up some milk on the way home- would have been, incidentally.

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:29:47 PM)
*For his part Amos seemed content to just listen adn enjoy his buzz. While physically whole he was clearly one worn out Demon.*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:29:58 PM)
She turns to Paige and nods. "If he is talking about the little trick that he did with the locks at the building, I know that trick. I can get there through the shadowlands and then back. I have been getting good at slipping by un-noticed."

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:30:22 PM)
A live study case? *She ponders that, a certain sense of gravity around her that was strangely becoming to the rabisu, and it seemed she had no moral qualms with it at all.* A live subject would be amazing, only where on earth would we keep it?

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:30:48 PM)
MMMm might give Julia's thoughts some weight though we do not want to spread this shit.

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:31:37 PM)
*With that, the Slayer hopped up, and bowed to the gathered, and began her trek out.* I bid you good night. Seems scientists want to cause a case of the bubonic outbreak, while it has no effect upon prevention for us, or for the mortal populace.

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:31:48 PM)
*She chuckles and looks over to Isabella before shaking her head a little, the laughter quickly dying away to be replaced with that edge of seriousness once more.* It's a risk. You're both right on that account, but if I'm right and this is the second attempt to spread it, well it seems more of a risk to remain ignorant to what we're dealing with.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:31:56 PM)
She shakes her head. "I don't think it would be a good idea to try to bring a person back here."

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:32:45 PM)
Darren blinked slowly at Julia's words, casting his gaze around at the others.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:32:48 PM)
"Julia, wait..." She hurries over to the other halaku and nods her head to the room that leads off the living room. "Guys, I need to talk to her in private for a moment. I will be right back." Grabbing her arm gently, she lead her into the other room.

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:34:00 PM)
*She hmphed, and would then follow her fellow Slayer down the hallway, her bare feet slapping on the ground. She listened and almost laughed.*

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:34:26 PM)
*She smiles, amusement dancing in her eyes as she watches Julia leave. She ponders saying something but instead shakes her head, her hand slipping into her pocket as she steps over to Darren and passes him a simple business card, her voice lowering to keep her words soft.* Maybe we can talk about this later when emotions aren't quite so high?

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:35:37 PM)
[And it is that time for me guys. A bit more early than normal but wife is out of town and kids out number me *smiles*]

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:35:49 PM)
((night :) ))

Anthony S Barajas (Nov 2, 2011 11:35:51 PM)
(good luck with that)

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:35:52 PM)
((haha! Midgets! Night!)

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:35:54 PM)
(night :) )

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:35:55 PM)
Briefly lost in thought, he blinked rapidly when Paige spoke and accepted the business card, vanishing it into one of the many pockets located on his jacket. He merely nodded in reply before finishing off his glass of wine.

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:35:58 PM)
(Gnight!)

Amos Hunlun (Nov 2, 2011 11:36:06 PM)
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Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:37:00 PM)
*Stepping back over to Anthony she takes in his appearance once more and gives him a puzzled look.* I think maybe we should off?

Anthony S Barajas (Nov 2, 2011 11:38:05 PM)
Well maybe, if we're wrapping things up here... I mean, don't let me stop you from picking a dead man's pockets for loose change, if you are feeling needy, Little P. *another small smile as he determinedly looks away from the sandwiches*

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:39:10 PM)
*She chuckles at that and shakes her head.* I'm not quite at that point yet. *The smile still on her lips she looks over to Darren in question.* You okay here or did you want lift back?

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:39:47 PM)
"I will be in touch," he commented softly before leaning forward to set his wine glass down on the nearest convenient surface. "Call me Darren, by the way, as we have not been introduced." He offered that to Anthony, along with a nod and expression that betrayed slight concern. He regarded Paige once more. "I am capable of getting home, thank you."

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:41:24 PM)
*She nods with a smile and a wave and starts making her way towards the door, the amusement once more sparkling in her eyes as she waits for Anthony to join her before speaking.*

Anthony S Barajas (Nov 2, 2011 11:44:43 PM)
Anthony; I'm sure we'll get more of a chance to properly engage in discourse later... *A smile for Darren, and then he joins Paige at the door; putting his shoes back on before heading out*

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:45:45 PM)
*Bending down to grab her shoes on the way out she gives a last wave before following Anthony over to the car on bare feet, her eyes flicking over to access the state of him once more as she moves to the passenger door and opens it, slipping inside.*

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:47:06 PM)
Darren poured himself another glass of wine, waiting quietly for Bella and Julia to return. He seemed perfectly content to lapse into silent thoughtfulness in the meantime.

Anthony S Barajas (Nov 2, 2011 11:47:36 PM)
*he joins her in the driver's side of the pimped out lowrider el camino, and starts the engine up with a roar. The strains of bass and the lyrical performance of Eminem can be heard as he begins to drive off down the driveway and onto the street*

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:48:11 PM)
She steps away from Julia with a smile that seemed more authentic than when everyone arrived, letting the other girl head to the door. Walking behind her, she waved towards Paige and Anthony as they left.

Julia Mackison (Nov 2, 2011 11:48:47 PM)
*She would pat Isabella on the shoulders as she started back towards the door. She reached into her pockets, and pulled out an extra pair of the booties used to keep dirty shoes from messing up ER floors, and put those on her bare feet. She waved to Darren, and smiled to him.* I am sorry, I have to get ready to go to work. I work night Graveyard tonight.

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:49:21 PM)
She smiles. "How fitting." Turning to Darren, she smiles faintly. "I take it you would like to stay for a little longer?"

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:50:04 PM)
He shifted from his reverie, nodding to Julia. "No need for apology." His attention shifted to Isabella. "I needn't, if you'd prefer I be on my way."

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:51:33 PM)
(Thanks for the scene!)

Anthony S Barajas (Nov 2, 2011 11:51:51 PM)
(yep, thanks all)

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:52:07 PM)
(Likewise, see you guys later)

Paige Villawood (Nov 2, 2011 11:52:10 PM)
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Anthony S Barajas (Nov 2, 2011 11:52:16 PM)
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Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:53:29 PM)
She smiles and shakes her head. "No, it would be good for me to have company right now." Heading back over to her seat, she curls back up, resting her head against Mateo's thigh for a moment before he gets up and wanders back into the kitchen.

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:54:47 PM)
"It would seem that you have better company than I tend to be already available," he observed, canting his head toward the retreating Mateo. "But in truth, I find myself preferring this to simply resting at home."

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:55:14 PM)
((antilag post))

Isabella Perez (Nov 2, 2011 11:56:24 PM)
She follows his gaze, then laughs softly. "You misunderstand. He is my servent, nothing more. He knows that, and we are comfortable with each other without needing sex."

Darren Coleman (Nov 2, 2011 11:58:40 PM)
"Ah." A slight nod. "I am... not particularly adept with behavioral cues, and I'm afraid Darren wasn't either." His lips curved, a bare hint of a smile. "Your home is quite lovely," he added- as always, seeming more factual than complimentary.