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Re: What Lies in the Heart. Mikayla/The Dragon

 

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(Mikayla)
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¡°I know,¡± Mikayla said of his protest. As she continued to stroke his head.?
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¡°Thank you,¡± she said as Angus returned with the items she requested. ¡°And no Angus. Not magic it all. He is actually not letting me. I just do not care what he thinks at the moment.¡± She said gracing Angus with a sly wink. ¡°I know my touch soothes him. I can tell by the dip of his eyes as I stroke him downward. So I am listening to his needs not his vibrato.¡±
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¡°Please light a few incense please.¡± She said?¡°And then I need food for him please. First a soup with rice. And the something hardier like potatoes and then meat.¡± She said to Angus ¡°if you please kind sir.¡±
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Moving away from the dragon, ?she dipped the cloth in the pail. When she returned to him,?As she ran the warm cloth over his head and neck,?she began to Singing a soft gentle lullaby her beautiful honey voice rang out ?like music throughout the room.

(Angus, The Dragon)

Angus bowed his head in acknowledgement to Mikayla's request.? "At once, mistress." He walked to a large cabinet on the other side of the room, where he obtained a trio of ornate brass incense burners and a handful of mustard-colored incense sticks. Moving about the room, he placed the burners in locations best suited to take advantage of the air currents, lighting three sticks in each one.? Soon the sweet soothing smell of sandalwood began to fill the room.

"I will go and prepare the food now, mistress," he said, bowing once again and then heading for the door. ? He couldn't help the hopeful smile that had appeared on his face but did his best not to let Mikayla see it, keeping his head averted as he departed the room.

"You're rather arrogant for a girl who was fleeing through the woods just a day ago," the Dragon murmured, a deep rumble vibrating through his scales. He half-wanted to open an eye just so he could roll it at her impudence... but her touch felt too good to interrupt.? That, and her singing was making him sleepy.? But he had to say _something_.? "And I am so letting you do this.? I could eat you, you know."? He sighed contentedly when her fingers stroked a particularly pleasurable spot along his eye ridge.? "I just... I just don't feel like it at the moment, that's all."


Tag - Mikayla




Re: Port Vega: Will the kitty?

 

?Brandon could fight this but maybe that was his problem? Once he finally had someone in his life that would make himself beyond himself. Kat was willing to be there and he liked her¡­he really, really liked her! He let his tongue moved over her stomach briefly pretty sure it was going to go too far. The low purr coming from her made him smirk as he moved to fish her out of her pants and panties. His fingers caressed her rear and stroked her tail as he knelt before her, his nose drifted down between her legs. This close he could smell her arousal, he did his best not to blush, but he couldn¡¯t thinking this woman desired him as much as he did her did things to him. He shifted to lick that cleft between her pelvis and thigh. He nibbled on that side as his large hands cupped and squeezed her rear pulling her fully towards his lips now.
He looked up at her seeing her eyes glow red and a smirk spread over his face.

His fingers moved along her calves as he tried to help her out of them. He licked his lips not thinking at all she would be eager for his touch.
He stood at her request. He moved into kiss her as his hands moved with a certain adeptness as he removed her bra clamp with one hand and caressed her face with the other feeling her lips against his own, his tongue moved to part her lips gingerly his desire for her and to feel her fangs.

His breath caught as she undid his pants he was more than aroused for her and had been earlier today so now was a bit more wanton in his need for her touch. He moved his hand over her shoulder, breaking the kiss, his lips moved down her neck over the area where the straps were. Then he moved to the other side letting her feel his lips stroke over that soft shoulder as well. He let the bra come from between them as he pulled her closer.

His pants came free as he stepped out of those. She helped him to clear his thick of his pants and boxers as they hit the ground. She pulled away from him having caressed down his member till she was closer to the ground she looked up at him and he saw something that made him almost shiver. A part of him was wondering what she was up to, the other part was hopeful as to what she was up to! He could see it and he couldn¡¯t help but smile. This woman truly wanted him, the desire and excitement for him was etched upon her feature. At least he hoped so cause he felt the same way. When she grabbed his engorged member he looked at her, he breathed out as she stroked him a moment later it began to disappear between her lips. ¡°Yesssss¡­oh Kat¡­yessss!¡± He couldn¡¯t hear the purr so much as he could feel it and it felt like vibrations going through him and he braced his hands against the wall as he did his best to keep from grabbing her head right now. She didn¡¯t need his help she was doing fine!!


New beginnings - (Katya and Ashton)

 

?Ashton got up to make them breakfast. He was a was sorry he had been investigating some rogue wererats that were running a trafficking scheme. He had dealt with a few of them and he was a bit sore but he had healed most of it. He let his lover sleep since he was a bit late coming in. He was hoping breakfast would smooth things over since he meant to¡­wake her up last night but she was sleeping so sweetly. He enjoys just being with her.? ?
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She came with him to NYC so he could get his things. She talked him into going down to Nawlins, which wasn¡¯t much twisting. His current huntings seemed to be pointing him in that direction. Hell, there was supernatural crime and corruption anywhere and since Nawlins was an energy nexus as well as potential Hellmouth it was as good as place as any.? Besides, she had a business down there and since they would be together it seemed perfect. Walking along the bayou feeding her some beignets, eating them off of her. What was not to like?
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He put on the coffee and put on some soothing jazz for the morning and began to make them something to eat. He was going to try to make her breakfast in bed today. She loved the sunrises now so he would try.
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Re: Troy Rising: A Mission for the Queen (Rayna, attn Caldiorone al-Basir-delove)

 

The Prince of Bahn put on a good show, but Queen Rayna was experienced enough to realize that he didn¡¯t want her in his city.

She could sympathize a little.? With marauding armies roaming across the Northlands, the last thing you wanted to do is call attention to one.? Now one of them was camped outside his walls, and he was hosting their leader.

The Prince was no prize as far as courageous men were concerned.? His sister, however, was another story.? Yennifer von Bahn rode horseback, enjoyed fencing, and was constantly on her brother¡¯s back that they needed to muster up a militia.? She was young, yes.? Inexperienced, yes¡­but there was no lack of courage on her part.

It gave Rayna a way into the Court of Bahn.? She sent out an invitation to the younger sister, and soon enough Yennifer answered, finding the Queen of the Sword to be quite inspirational.? In a short amount of time, she had invited the Queen of Apa into the walls of Bahn, and even arranged some impressive housing for her and her retinue.

Now, after spending a few nights in an actual bed, she was taking the time to go over correspondence from the last several days.? Most of it was predictable, but one stood out.

¡°A flash of light?¡±

She had gotten three reports which talked of the same thing.? One was a direct eye witness while the others were second hand reports.? They talked of seeing a bright flash of light somewhere near or perhaps even on the Basiya Jiyane.

That was more than a little disturbing.? The lake was a holy site to many, even to her, believed to be the Womb of the World, where life arose.? Whether you were an adherent to the Goddess, a faithful adherent to the Holy Twelve, a follower of the Trinity¡ªOld Law or Revelationist, and even the Thaluthin, all believed the Basiya Jiyane was important spiritually.

Should I be concerned, she wondered.? I should at least be curious, I think. ?

She got up from her desk, having made up her mind, and found Otto. ?¡°Otto, be a dear and send for Cali, please.¡±

¡°At once, my Queen.¡± ?He bowed and went on his way.

Ever since she accepted the services of Caldiorone Al-Basir-delove, she hadn¡¯t been certain exactly how to employ him.? He never seemed to complain, but she was still concerned.? The Caliph of Emirzelli was quite insistent on her using his services, but she was a little averse about having the services of an assassin.

But this sounded weird, and Cali had proven to be adaptable to weird situations.? It sounded perfect.

He had found a place of privacy and found himself moving through several katas before practicing his hand movements based upon he magics that he knew.? He could see why this was a place that his empire wanted.? Those here were weak with their sleepiness and their bonbon eating ways.? But he had been up since sunrise.? His secondary workout actually, this place was going to be the death of him for boardom alone!? With a one hand handstand, he balanced himself.? He cleared his head and he was just there as he he was in only his boot and pants.? He felt something, someone coming, the vibrations from the footsteps approaching.? He rolled to his feet as he pulled on his shirt and cloak and was looking out the window as if he had been standing there the whole time.

He turned to see, Otto standing there.? "Yes sir I will see her momentarily!"? He said as he looked at the man as he pulled off his cloak and put on his weapons before putting on his hood and cloak once more and he reported back to his queen moving stealthy as he moved to stepped into the room.??

"you summoned me my Queen.'? He came in with a bow.


(Tag Rayna)


Re: Port Vega: Will the kitty?

Jhwulfven
 

Kat let Brandon take her to the shower. She reveled in his touch he pulled her shirt off, bent down to help with her shoes and socks. Then undoing her pants as he kissed her stomach. He could hear and feel the low purr coming from her. She looked down, her eyes glowing red with excitement as she reached down and quickly took off her pants and underwear. "Help me with my bra." She purred as she leaned into him so he could reach behind and unhook it. As her hands found his pants and undid them.?
? ?Once her bra was undone she took his pants and slid them down, underwear included, down to his ankles. Helping him out of them she looked up at him, mischief, excitement, desire and a wanting shown in her eyes and on her face. She took ahold of his manhood and stroked it. After a moment she took it into her mouth. Slowly she moved as she continued to purr.


On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 12:00 PM, Charlie Clay
<charlie.clay@...> wrote:
(Brandon)

Brandon was close to her and he knew he could fight against others, but fighting against Kat was futilie because he wanted this with her.? He knew what had come before sure he had been demoted, but Kat told him she would be with him.? He didn¡¯t want to be the leader, if it could be taken away from him so easily.? It was his whim he had to accept it.?

Kat told him they would just learn to work with one another, that alone provide him some amount of confidence that he had been lacking before.? He enjoyed that she kissed him back even though they were dirty.? She seemed to frown as if she wanted longer, while he wasn¡¯t sure was it because she wanted longer but he could make up for it¡­later.? His fingers stroked her cheek.

¡°Yes it would save on water.¡±? He moved to back her up and moved to pull off her shirt and moved them into the shower after turning it on.? The thought of being with her paramount over his demotion.? He was not going to hassle Ireland over it, she was better than him and she deserved it.? If they were looking for him to step up as usual he failed miserably with that one.? Seems he was back to being completely under Harrison¡¯s thumb seems like he didn¡¯t measure up to either Mom / Dad this time.? ¡®Oh well.¡¯? He would accept just being a soldier then not the leader since he just didn¡¯t make it.

¡°It would be my pleasure to help you with all of this as he moved to kiss her a bit deeper this time as he moved to pull off her top, before he knelt before her as he removed her socks and shoes.? He kissed her stomach as he moved to pull her pants open.

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?Tag Kat


Re: Port Vega: Clean-up in Room 12 (Kites, Gen)

 

(Gen)

Gen writhed against Kites, trying to get every inch of his body rubbing against every inch of the winged youth's body, face against face, chest against chest, cock against cock and legs entwined with legs, with hands roaming everywhere they could reach. The androgyne cooed and moaned at how wonderful it all felt, kissing and licking Kites' face and mouth, fingers exploring and caressing the muscles along the other boy's chest and back, delicately tracing the base of Kites' wings, all the while flexing his hips to force his urgent erection along and against Kites' equally hard and urgent one, feeling the heat growing between them and spreading all through his body.? Gen could feel his entire body flushing with arousal, especially his face. And his groin was positively aching, pulsing with every beat of his heart.

"Can... can we get so that you're on your back and I'm stretched out on top of you? I mean, if it won't hurt your wings?" he panted, eyes bright and hopeful as he stared into the other boy's.? "I want you to play with my butt," he murmured, blushing at the words. "I'm really sensitive there and your hands feel wonderful every time you feel or squeeze me there." The androgyne bit his lip anxiously, pumping his hips so that his cock stroked coaxingly all along Kites' heated rod.? "Please?"

[Kites]

"Oh?" was all he said, his eyes taking on a more sultry look, his hands continuing to idly trace the shape of his lover's back.? How could he resist the the manner in which Gen shyly begged to have his bottom be tended to, staring deep into Kites's eyes, uncontrollably panting at the mere thought of the suggestion?? Well, his wish was his command, right?? His own breath was hot and heavy.? "You know...even though I said that, be careful what you wish for, my little mockingbird.? You're giving me all this power and even though one must be responsible with it, I'm not sure I really want to be..."

He held onto Gen's body as he shifted their positions, sliding over so that he was now beneath, not above, the panting androgyne.? His wings splayed out across the rest of the bed, letting his primary feathers float over the edge of the bed, tail neatly folded underneath.? Gently coaxing the other boy over his top, Kites gripped his thighs as he made Gen stradle him, trapping his cock underneath his butt.? But before he let the other lie down across the top of him, the winged youth took this moment to marvel at the beauty that so wantonly stared back at him.? His own heart pusled at a much higher frequency, even for a bird, as his hands roamed across his lover's skin, much like the blades of a figure skater that were gliding over ice.? He purposefully made sure to miss Gen's own flag staff, as much as it was begging to be touched, tracing patterns over his hips, over his stomach, up his chest, making sure to gently flick those attentive little nubs that just asked to be sucked on, and then over his collar bone.? When his hands reached his neck, Kites pulled him down, his own mouth readily opening to accept the other as they collided again.

Kites thoroughly enjoyed all the little mewlings and moans that were uttered by his writhing lover.? Every place he touched, every corner, nook and cranny got its own time and attention, even further eliciting the sharp gasps that were like music to his ears.? He wanted more and more, pushing, prodding, trying to explore the body that so urgently pressed against his own.? So he was more than happy to fulfill his lover's wishes as his hands slowly made their way back down to the small of the androgyne's back. Without further adeu, he began his ministrations on the finely shaped bottom, his fingers tightly gripping Gen's ass, but then letting go, giving a much gentler squeeze the next time around.? He tried to mimic what he saw in the porno's back at the convent, spreading the cheeks with his hands as his fingers probed the inner flesh.? In a what he hoped was a teasing manner, Kites let the tips of his fingers skate over his lover's intimate star, sometimes touching it, sometimes purposefully ignoring it.? He made sure to grip the androgyne's butt tightly whenever he thrust up, letting his hips bump against the other's, sharply hissing at the motion.? As much as he tried to control it, Kites let quite a few moans out himself, a low guttural groan that started at the bottom of his throat and rolled off of his tongue.

"H-how's this, G-gen?" he panted, thrusting his hips up again.? "Is-is this to your liking?? Too m-much, not e-enough?"

<tag Gen>


Re: High Moon Tales. Tales of the Wicked West.

 

<Charity/Sheriff Miller/Townsfolk>

??? High up, in the rafters of the mezzanine over the restaurant, a lone rat perched unseen. It watched the commotion below intently. Miles away, in her room in Millers Crossing, Charity saw the room through rodent eyes and chuckled softly to herself.

??? Sheriff Miller, now somewhat recovered, stood up. "What in tarnation do ya'll think yer doing?" he yelled. The crowd pulled back for a moment. Look, a bunch of you yahoos been shot! Cletus, Bill," he singled out two of the men, "go git Doc Pardham. Pronto! The rest of you chowderheads cool off. Angelique," he looked for the waitress. Finding her he said, "Tell Sam to send food over to the hoosegow, enough for six."
??? Turning to the five outsiders he said, "you four, find that other fella and git over to the jailhouse. You're not under arrest, but I gotta separate ya t' keep the peace. Besides, I kin stand off a three day Apache raid in there, so you'll be safe." He glared at Flynn, "an' git that damn horse outta here! What the hell were you thinkin?"

<Chase>

?Chase realized he left his new comrade¡¯s flank bare. It wasn¡¯t intentional he didn¡¯t like that the man was insinuating that the woman was his. He could wish, but she wanted nothing to do with him. But his focus was getting her to where they needed to go so he could be free. He knew full well the beast within him would scare these people much worse than the shapeshifter that was using his magic. Because Chase would be killing them, none of them were smart enough to be wielding silver so he would be all but bathing in their blood before midnight!

He was angry on several levels, Etienne reminded him of his wife¡­she had done nothing but still had to suffer so he was more than pissed at these yahoos for attacking her without cause. He heard the Sicilian with his smart ass, he knew he was a smart ass cause had the situations been reversed he would have been saying the same thing. But like him he wouldn¡¯t have left his partner's side, the man was backing his play¡­so damnit! He owed him now.

¡°She is!¡± Was all he said¡­did he want her¡­yeah a part of him did, was she worth it¡­yes¡­she was like him she wanted her life back to be her own¡­did he deserves to be with her? HELL NAW!!! He didn¡¯t deserve any woman near this good. But she didn¡¯t deserve this so he would help to set her free. ¡°Sorry¡­I will cover you better from now on!¡± He whispered and even then the sounds of his words were quiet but came out guttural as if they were from deep within him.

His eyes narrowed as the Sheriff came too and offered them sanctuary. ¡®Why?!?¡¯ He wanted to be gentle with Etienne, but he couldn¡¯t be some chivalrous knight right now. He might need to put a bullet in someone. With his knife put away and his gun in his hand,? the lovely woman was placed over his shoulder, her rear flank resting against his cheek. He would be more gentle later. He watched as Callie moved to the back, strangely enough, he didn¡¯t mind her being back there. He just was going to make sure not to be in front of her when she pulled her trigger as he was glad she was on their side.

¡°Ready!¡± He spoke his voice came forth still like ground gravel as his weapon was still in his hand. Seems fate had brought them back together anyway. He could only hope she would be ok sharing space with him, he knew he would take care of her till she woke up. This didn¡¯t fit¡­still they needed to get out of here at daybreak, the longer they were here the longer whatever that was had more time to do¡­whatever it was that Amy was talking about¡­he knew it!

(Callie Carson)

? Callie brought up the rear, backing out of the saloon behind the group. Of the original gang of townsfolk who¡¯d come after them, five remained dedicated to the cause. The five followed behind them, facing Callie, two armed with rifles, the other three with pistols. They were all aimed at Callie and the group. She could feel the tension among the group ¨C they were angry and determined, but all five were wary of what Callie and the group would do to them if they opened fire.
? ¡°Y¡¯all are gonna die,¡± an ugly, toothless thug hissed as they reached the door. When it was swung open, there was a blast of warm air and sand blew into the saloon. The storm outside raged.?
? ?¡°Fuck,¡± Callie muttered, craning her head slightly to yell up to the group. ¡°We forgot about the storm. Can we find the sheriff¡¯s office in this mess?¡±
? ?All five townspeople cackled and followed them out the door, into the howling winds and blowing sand¡­

(Flynn)

Flynn was starting to feel annoyed.? He'd been doing his best not to outright kill any of the locals but the ones that were still alive and able to move were being persistent, snarling threats as they followed the group out into the street, rifles and guns out menacingly. And the howling storm was so intense that just seeing more than ten feet was proving difficult. ??

There was no getting around that the rear threat had to be dealt with first, but the pookah didn't fancy getting shot, even with ordinary lead bullets. Concentrating, he dropped all of his illusions - the dimming of the light, the red eyes and flaming nostrils, the rattlesnake, and the stack of gold coins on the table - and recast the glamour over their five pursuers... turning them into five horned, fanged demons with batwings, pointed tails and cloven hooves.

As the startled 'demons' began screaming and shooting at each other, Flynn turned and nudged Callie with his flank, offering himself as a shield against the howling wind as he headed for where he remembered the jail being.

[Sicilien]

Now that the sheriff was no longer the dead weight he didn't want to carry, Sicilien was free to help defend their flank against the few townsfolk that the sheriff wasn't able to knock some sense into.? As the party started backing up out of the restaurant and the door was swung open, he, like the rest of them, was buffeted by the chaotic storm outside.? His very being was assaulted by the sand that he was sure was going to end up in places where the sun don't shine, but there was nothing they could about that.? It was either fight to the death inside or be sandblasted to bits.? It was six of one half dozen of the other.

"Well, I hope one of you knows where they're going in this storm, cause I sure ain't!" he yelled back, immediately regretting the action as some grit landed on his tongue.? He could be wrong but Sicilien felt like this troupe had some familiarity with this place, so he was going to have to count on someone to lead him out of this mess.? Though jail wasn't exactly where he's want to spend the night, it didn't seem like that much of a choice either way you spun it.? So he followed the ones that seemed to know where they were going.? He kept his guns up, making sure that Callie's ten and two were covered as they exited this place.? Right before he did so, the atmosphere suddenly changed again, with the darkness that they experienced falling away.? Instead, the riff-raff that followed them suddenly took on demonic shapes, howling and yowling as they set about attacking each other.? It was a very welcome distraction, giving them just enough time to get out.? Now to find this jail and hole up for the night.? He had a lot of questions that he needed answering, and he hoped that his new companions were amicable enough to answer them.

<Tag (in order):? Chase, Callie, Flynn, Sicilien, Etienne, Charity (as she sees fit), Etienne>


Re: Port Vega: A Happy Couple (Keira and Imogene

 

(Imogene)

When the kiss was completed, Imogene smiled. ¡°I missed you.¡± She said to her lover. She took the glass of Moscato and came to stand behind her lover, her arms wrapped around her as Kiera stirred the dish. ¡°Did you make your world famous Asian shrimp and stir-fried veggies? You know that is my favorite right,¡± Imogene said kissing Kiera¡¯s cheek.

Imogene moved to sit down at the table as Keira placed the plates down in front of them. ¡°It was a day.¡± Imogene said. ¡°Two candidates vying for the same job. One is better at it than the other. But the weaker one needs this to show his supervisor he is ready for more responsibility. You know how it goes.¡± Imogen said. ¡°Chord sends his love.¡± She said.

(Keira)

Keira smiled as she knew it was Genie's favorite. "Ah, well I hope the better candidate wins.? Teams need good leaders no matter what the job is.? My day was decent.? Regular craziness, nobody new came in today, so there is that."

Tag: Imogene

(OOC: Keira's civilian cover is working the front desk at the asylum.)


Re: A Pirates Life (Khadashee and Draven)

 

(Khadashee)
She looked up at him with tears in her eyes. She touched his cheek. ¡°I love you Captain. You are all I want. For now and for always. I maybe a queen but I am willingly your slave. Never forget that. You have nothing to fear. My heart belongs to you. Now and until the day I take my last breathe.¡± She said the truth of her words in her eyes.

¡°And you are right. There is nothing we can do until we get there. There is no need to beat ourselves up second guessing ourselves trying to understand what my wayward husband could want with me. We will learn all as soon as we arrive. For now, let us enjoy our time upon this fine vessel. Will we be joining the captain for dinner or dining alone?¡± She said reaching up to kiss his lips.

(Draven)
Draven drew her in and returned the kiss as he scooped her up into his arms.? He carried her to the bed and quickly made work of their clothing. The thought of suddenly losing her set him ablaze with wanton need to be as close as possible right now.

He moved to be on top of her and slid his sword into her welcome sheath.? Food and dining clearly not on his mind at this moment as he began making love to his willing slave.

Tag: Khadashee?


Re: Blood Bonds: Family Ties

 

(Anais)
¡°Of course,¡± she said taking his hand. She moved to step outside with him when his questions caught her off guard. ¡°Pardon,¡± she said blinked. She began to nibble on her bottom lip. Her brothers always said she was incredibly transparent. ?She felt terrible. She didn¡¯t want him to be worried and concerned about him. She wanted him to know that she was strong and was his match¡­even if she were not his equal.

¡°I was just wondering if I would be able to bring Hell with us. He has only just returned to me and I really enjoy our morning rides together. It gives me time to think and be one with him and nature. But I did not want to be forward and cause too much untoward stress on you or your family.¡± Said not mentioning her apprehension about not being good enough for him because of her half-breed status.

(Draven)
Draven raised an eyebrow as he looked at her.? He had a feeling that was not what she was thinking about.? Instead of pushing the issue he said, "let us get there first and feel out the situation.? If all is agreeable then I will send for him.? Agreed?"

Once they were settled in the car off they went to do shopping for her gowns.? He took her to a tayler who knew his family well. "Do you have any questions about my family that you would like to ask?"? He asked her as they drove along.?

Tag: Anais


Re: Port Vega: Clean-up in Room 12 (Kites, Gen)

 

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[Kites]

As soon as Gen slid into bed with Kites, the winged youth reached out and pulled the androgyne close to him, relishing the level of intimacy between them.? As they laid beside each other, Kites shifted until Gen was half below him, pushing his right leg between the androgyne's thighs as he had Gen's left leg hook over his own, twisting their lower bodies around each other.? It allowed their hips to join as their cocks pressed against one another, feeling the heat and friction as he flexed his hips forward a few times, heavily pushing against the other's body.? As their faces met each other, it took all that he had not to mash their mouths together, wanting to once again gorge himself on his lover, but he had to hold himself back a bit.? After all, they only just started and there was so much more to it than just making out.

He ran his hands all over Gen much like the androgyne was doing to him.? His eyes followed everywhere his fingers touched, starting at Gen's neck and down to trace the jutting collarbone, bending his head down as his lips took over, gently kissing and sucking on several spots.? His arm moved down as he felt the other's chest, running his palm over the nipples as he felt the nubs respond to his touch.? Lingering there just a bit, he continued as he felt his stomach, feeling it recede at his touch and then back as Gen breathed.? Once he reached his hips, his hands went around to grip the other youth's butt, pressing their hips together again, gasping as he did so.? Being above gave him a little more leverage and force, pushing his leg up between the other's thighs at the same time in a movement that's meant to mimic the real deal.? His heart was beating just as fast as they stared into each other's eyes, drinking in each other's presence.

"Then, I may just have to rely on some of that knowledge," he answered, lifting Gen's hands to his lips as he kissed down from the fingertips and along the length of his arm, grazing his shoulder and then moving to nip at his neck, licking the places where his teeth scraped against the skin.? "My... education was a little less...conventional.? Being raised in a convent, the only things you were taught was abstinence and the virtue of keeping yourself chaste until your marriage night, but if there's one thing they didn't count on was what a bunch of horny kids with raging libidos were capable of.? Porno mags hidden in all sorts of sneaky places, and a single television that we all gathered around to watch the midnight specials.? Though none of it was... male on male, I'd expect I can at least mimic some things I've seen?"? Thinking back to those times, he was less a willing participant and more like an volunteered captive, but boy if it didn't burn some things into his then-fragile mind.? Though unlike the other kids who wanted to mime exactly what they saw, he was too busy being a rambunctious brat and keeping the nuns busy by climbing all over trees and trying to fly, ending up with many a cut, a bruise and a break that always baffled the staff as to how he managed to heal from all of it.

"So tell me exactly what you want to do, and how far you want to go, okay?? My heart beats for you.? It wants what you want.? " he said, switching to the other side of Gen's neck, miming his previous actions.? "So let's do what we can and are willing to, hmm?? I'll let you set the limits.? Does that work?"? With that, he captured the androgyne's lips, roughly grinding into him as he pulled back, resting his forehead against Gen's as they tried to catch their breaths together.? He then returned to idly rub the small of Gen's back, waiting for his lover's answer as he continued to gently flex his hips against him, every now and then pushing up with his legs as an added bonus.

(Gen)

Gen writhed against Kites, trying to get every inch of his body rubbing against every inch of the winged youth's body, face against face, chest against chest, cock against cock and legs entwined with legs, with hands roaming everywhere they could reach. The androgyne cooed and moaned at how wonderful it all felt, kissing and licking Kites' face and mouth, fingers exploring and caressing the muscles along the other boy's chest and back, delicately tracing the base of Kites' wings, all the while flexing his hips to force his urgent erection along and against Kites' equally hard and urgent one, feeling the heat growing between them and spreading all through his body.? Gen could feel his entire body flushing with arousal, especially his face. And his groin was positively aching, pulsing with every beat of his heart.

"Can... can we get so that you're on your back and I'm stretched out on top of you? I mean, if it won't hurt your wings?" he panted, eyes bright and hopeful as he stared into the other boy's.? "I want you to play with my butt," he murmured, blushing at the words. "I'm really sensitive there and your hands feel wonderful every time you feel or squeeze me there." The androgyne bit his lip anxiously, pumping his hips so that his cock stroked coaxingly all along Kites' heated rod.? "Please?"

Tag - Kites




Re: High Moon Tales. Tales of the Wicked West.

 

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[Sicilien]

Everything seemed to be going to Hell in a hand basket and even though it felt like they were being pushed back, Sicilien felt a certain feeling of pride at how everyone handled themselves.? Callie seemed to be as good of a sharpshooter as he was, taking out two more men that lunged at both himself and Chase.? Though the crowd seemed to be split half between attacking and half praying to whatever God they worshiped, Flynn was doing a bang up job of keeping that second half at bay.? When they get out of this, IF they get out of this and get a moment of respite, he'd have to ask how the trickster/medicine man was casting this magic.? It seemed as real as anything else, especially when the horse was snorting fire out of its nostrils.? Things were getting a little too close for comfort though.? Had he more room to move around in his special hit-and-run style, the bullet that missed him and splintered the edge of the table would be nowhere near his side.? But it missed and that's all that mattered, making a note to later thank Callie for keeping the heat off him and Chase.

Chase though...suddenly the man went berserk mode, moving to Jethro's side before anyone one of them could blink.? Sicilien felt the man's volatile energy, roiling like a burning storm, coming off as tendrils of extreme hate and anger.? What the hell, Chase?? What the hell was going on in this place and why the hell is this woman so important to you?? Lover?? Innocent bystander and a man with a burning passion for crusading justice?? Our long awaited guest of honor?? The reaction was certainly unexpected, but whatever this woman represented, whether she was indeed their fifth companion they all waited on or a victim of the situation, Chase left his back vulnerable and exposed to the rest of the bar.? With the way he was focusing on this captive, he was damn sure that the madman wasn't watching out for himself at all.? Sicilien made a small "tch!" sound, scowling a bit as he broke rank and rushed to cover Chase's ass, leaning his back against the man's as he used the barrels of his guns to motion the closest bystanders to move back.

"Either you are the world's biggest dumb fuck or you have a serious hard-on for this woman, I don't know which is worse," he growled at the man, speaking only loud enough for both of them to hear it, turning his head so he could look at him with his one uncovered eye.? When Chase turned to look back at him, he thought he saw a glint of something quite inhuman in him.? His eye opened wide, but as he turned back to keep an out on the rabid riff-raff, his mouth curled into a slight smirk as they both gained some kind of understanding of their true natures.? Perhaps he wasn't the only one with a secret, feeling the skin around his eyepatch slightly itch at the thought.? "Don't really know you any but that woman better be worth her salt for you to act this rashly."

In any case, it was clear that they had to go and they had to go now.? Braving the storm that was raging outside seemed to be a much better option since it didn't involve massacring the entire town.? Flynn must've heard his plea because the horse twitched and suddenly the knife pointed towards the woman turned into a rattlesnake, violently thrashing about as it attempted to slip out Jethro's grip, baring its fangs in an effort to sink them into his skin.? This caused the big, fat man to yelp in shock and surprise, releasing his hold on his captive victim as she fell to the floor in a heap.? The crowd flinched forward as if to grab at this female, but that moment was fleeting as lightning, because they just as quickly withdrew, a look of hesitation clearly written on their faces.? Of course, it helped that they still had a bunch of guns pointed in their general direction and the fact that not a single attacker managed to break through their blockade.? It was intimidating if nothing else.

Looking at the crumpled heap on the floor, Sicilien suddenly felt a surge of anger well up in his throat, like a disgusting lump of bile that he couldn't swallow down.? Without any kind of warning or an indication, he thrust Amano right between Jethro's eyes, pressing the muzzle of the gun with quite a heavy force.? The man already seemed nervous due to Chase's gun and knife pointed at two different places, but he now had a third piece of steel added to the mix, his bulging eyes wildly moving from the snake to the revolver that was uncomfortably nestled in-between his sweaty brows.? The bounty hunter then took a step forward, forcing Jethro to step back in turn, moving him slightly away from woman.? It wasn't lost on him Flynn has charged through the rest of the citizenry, making a clear path for them outside.? Now was the time to run more than ever.

"Chase, grab her and start getting the hell out of dodge.? I'll take the sheriff.? Callie, back us up.? We leave NOW," he said, reaching for the man and slinging him over his shoulder.? It was extra weight he didn't need, but it didn't look like they had much of a choice.? He waited for his compatriot to grab the anonymous woman, wanting him to go first, planning to follow second so that he could back up Callie while he did the same for her.

<Charity/Sheriff Miller/Townsfolk>

??? High up, in the rafters of the mezzanine over the restaurant, a lone rat perched unseen. It watched the commotion below intently. Miles away, in her room in Millers Crossing, Charity saw the room through rodent eyes and chuckled softly to herself.

??? Sheriff Miller, now somewhat recovered, stood up. "What in tarnation do ya'll think yer doing?" he yelled. The crowd pulled back for a moment. Look, a bunch of you yahoos been shot! Cletus, Bill," he singled out two of the men, "go git Doc Pardham. Pronto! The rest of you chowderheads cool off. Angelique," he looked for the waitress. Finding her he said, "Tell Sam to send food over to the hoosegow, enough for six."
??? Turning to the five outsiders he said, "you four, find that other fella and git over to the jailhouse. You're not under arrest, but I gotta separate ya t' keep the peace. Besides, I kin stand off a three day Apache raid in there, so you'll be safe." He glared at Flynn, "an' git that damn horse outta here! What the hell were you thinkin?"

<Chase>

?Chase realized he left his new comrade¡¯s flank bare. It wasn¡¯t intentional he didn¡¯t like that the man was insinuating that the woman was his. He could wish, but she wanted nothing to do with him. But his focus was getting her to where they needed to go so he could be free. He knew full well the beast within him would scare these people much worse than the shapeshifter that was using his magic. Because Chase would be killing them, none of them were smart enough to be wielding silver so he would be all but bathing in their blood before midnight!

He was angry on several levels, Etienne reminded him of his wife¡­she had done nothing but still had to suffer so he was more than pissed at these yahoos for attacking her without cause. He heard the Sicilian with his smart ass, he knew he was a smart ass cause had the situations been reversed he would have been saying the same thing. But like him he wouldn¡¯t have left his partner's side, the man was backing his play¡­so damnit! He owed him now.

¡°She is!¡± Was all he said¡­did he want her¡­yeah a part of him did, was she worth it¡­yes¡­she was like him she wanted her life back to be her own¡­did he deserves to be with her? HELL NAW!!! He didn¡¯t deserve any woman near this good. But she didn¡¯t deserve this so he would help to set her free. ¡°Sorry¡­I will cover you better from now on!¡± He whispered and even then the sounds of his words were quiet but came out guttural as if they were from deep within him.

His eyes narrowed as the Sheriff came too and offered them sanctuary. ¡®Why?!?¡¯ He wanted to be gentle with Etienne, but he couldn¡¯t be some chivalrous knight right now. He might need to put a bullet in someone. With his knife put away and his gun in his hand,? the lovely woman was placed over his shoulder, her rear flank resting against his cheek. He would be more gentle later. He watched as Callie moved to the back, strangely enough, he didn¡¯t mind her being back there. He just was going to make sure not to be in front of her when she pulled her trigger as he was glad she was on their side.

¡°Ready!¡± He spoke his voice came forth still like ground gravel as his weapon was still in his hand. Seems fate had brought them back together anyway. He could only hope she would be ok sharing space with him, he knew he would take care of her till she woke up. This didn¡¯t fit¡­still they needed to get out of here at daybreak, the longer they were here the longer whatever that was had more time to do¡­whatever it was that Amy was talking about¡­he knew it!

(Callie Carson)

? Callie brought up the rear, backing out of the saloon behind the group. Of the original gang of townsfolk who¡¯d come after them, five remained dedicated to the cause. The five followed behind them, facing Callie, two armed with rifles, the other three with pistols. They were all aimed at Callie and the group. She could feel the tension among the group ¨C they were angry and determined, but all five were wary of what Callie and the group would do to them if they opened fire.
? ¡°Y¡¯all are gonna die,¡± an ugly, toothless thug hissed as they reached the door. When it was swung open, there was a blast of warm air and sand blew into the saloon. The storm outside raged.?
? ?¡°Fuck,¡± Callie muttered, craning her head slightly to yell up to the group. ¡°We forgot about the storm. Can we find the sheriff¡¯s office in this mess?¡±
? ?All five townspeople cackled and followed them out the door, into the howling winds and blowing sand¡­

(Flynn)

Flynn was starting to feel annoyed.? He'd been doing his best not to outright kill any of the locals but the ones that were still alive and able to move were being persistent, snarling threats as they followed the group out into the street, rifles and guns out menacingly. And the howling storm was so intense that just seeing more than ten feet was proving difficult. ??

There was no getting around that the rear threat had to be dealt with first, but the pookah didn't fancy getting shot, even with ordinary lead bullets. Concentrating, he dropped all of his illusions - the dimming of the light, the red eyes and flaming nostrils, the rattlesnake, and the stack of gold coins on the table - and recast the glamour over their five pursuers... turning them into five horned, fanged demons with batwings, pointed tails and cloven hooves.

As the startled 'demons' began screaming and shooting at each other, Flynn turned and nudged Callie with his flank, offering himself as a shield against the howling wind as he headed for where he remembered the jail being.

<Tag (in order):? Chase, Callie, Flynn, Sicilien, Etienne, Charity (as she sees fit), Etienne>


Re: Troy Rising: The Searcher

 



On Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 11:35 PM Scott via Groups.Io <liturgy_fio=[email protected]> wrote:

Andy Hardin didn???t stand out in the crowd. With seemingly limited skills he moved with the Blood Nation providing simple duties. Good with a night vision implant in his left eye and a sharpshooter discipline he provided a tough guy roll for the travelling show. He wasn???t much to look at with dirty, tattered jeans, jacket and wild long black curly hair that sprang from his head like spikes. His skin was heavily tanned and his dark complexion gave the impression of some Choomba mix down the line.?? He rode one of only a handful of the Tesla Cyberbikes left in the outer regions.??


He???d been scouting at the time of the blip. He called it a blip but it was soon to be discovered to be much more than a blip. His focus was on the town and it???s people. He???d started at the campus, worked his way down to the cop shop and the so called government HQ.??


Every person he looked at was blinked into a pic file using his cyber eye. That???s what he really was. Andy Hardin was a searcher. Going from town to town imaging everyone he possibly could. Every night when he went on watch he???d upload the files to a SAT. The Corp he???d signed a long term deal would eventually pay. He???d waited, dreamed about that day. When it was over he???d take a hot shower for a whole day.??


The blip he???d noted only by the passage of the sun. One moment it had been right there then it was over here. He???d looked at that burning orb long enough to burn out his real eye if he???d kept it open. Using his optics it was easy to spot some differences.??


He???d sat down on the ground with a thud. Around him people did what they always did without knowing. They would soon enough. He shifted his jacket and stood back up. He still had a job to do even if the world had changed somehow. Unless Corp didn???t exist anymore. Then he???d have a serious talk with whoever was responsible for this.


Conversation was of the most bizarre he could ever remember in a lifetime of eavesdropping. Once the fact that they???d been shut out of the world a queer feeling hit his belly. Who was there left for him to report too? There were no sat links or armchair generals to spill his peepings to. His career had just taken a major left turn.??


The conversation boiled as people freaked. Families were lost. Life had changed forever for everyone in Troy. That change was only beginning to be felt. The first big news came with the odd tales of a battle between The Salvadoras and the dragons. The Saviors, the gang Aldecaldos had affectionately been relabeled. Rumors were rife and this had just happened. The news was unbelievable but Andy had seen the shift. Something had changed. Even the air was suddenly warmer.


Dragons? Others had been found. Other humans and a couple who were not. Not human? The dragons had been routed as well as a band of soldiers armed with seriously old tech weapons. The manner in which a dragon had met its fate was of particular interest to Andy. A women from town had vaporized the thing using what was being described as magic.??


Who was this woman? Details were sketchy. He had to find a first hand report.??



The streets of Troy showed signs of alarm as people tried to do what they were supposed to do but instead used their media devices to try and make heads or tails of the days events.?? A sketchy vid from earlier followed an adventuresome farmer as he was keeping tabs on his fields. Shots, explosions and other strange sights were evident through a tree line as shakily the cam showed distant warriors, presumably the notorious Aldecaldos engaging some backward looking soldiers.??


Another vid from the same farmer showed a strange beast sizzle through the air only to be met by some razzle dazzle missile display. A woman led the Aldecaldos in the engagement and some unusual weapon was used. The vid distorted badly and little else could be made out except the beast had been badly beaten in the attack.??


Who was the woman and why was she leading the attack against whatever that thing was? He began to ask around about the Saviors and what had happened.??


More information was gleaned at the hospital. He was able not only to find out what had actually happened but who the woman was. She wasn???t a member of the Aldecaldos but some local who???d entered the fray alone. The name, what???s the name of this woman?


???She is called Jan. I saw her,??? A friendly nurse confided to him. ???She came into the hospital. Something was wrong but it wasn???t bad. She was released.???


Jan, Jan, Jan, ???Andy thought, who the hell is she????


The nurse had no clue and as he ferreted out information more became clear. From several different people he found out she???d left quietly in a personal elctro. Color, make, size he discovered slowly, almost painfully from several witnesses he talked to outside the hospital.??


No one however had a last name for her. No problem, he linked into the Troy residence database and rummaged for all the Jans or Janets. There were two and neither of them fit the description.??


Damn! He was getting nowhere fast. Then a stupid thought came into his thick head. Why not hunt down the leader of the Aldecaldos and ask him? He???d just go ask Julian.


"So you'll do it?" Julian asked Zafiri.? "You'll speak to the city council about what you know?"

"Of course," Zafiri affirmed.? "You saved my father's life, not to mention mine.? Anything I can do to help you¡­though I wonder what kind of help I can be to a people such as yourselves."

"You'd be surprised," he said.? "We might be advanced, yes, but we have no idea where we are, what we face¡­and let's face facts:? We're barely 10,000 people.? If it turns into a war of attrition, the odds will be in the favor of our enemies.? No¡­we need to understand where we are, if we're going to have a chance."

"I understand," Zafiri said, bowing her head.? "For now, may I go visit my father?"

"I don't see why not," he said.? "I'll have one of my people fetch you when it's time."

Zafiri smiled and took her leave, but not before stopping at the hospital's dessert offerings.? She finally decided to give into temptation, and picked up a donut before finding her way back to her father's room.? Julian couldn't help but chuckle a bit.

But he soon noticed someone¡ªan individual who looked rather stressed, and was casting his eyes to and fro, as if looking for someone.? By his colors, he was obviously Blood Nation.? "Can I help you, chombatta?? You look a bit lost."


Troy Rising: A Mission for the Queen (Rayna, attn Caldiorone al-Basir-delove)

 

The Prince of Bahn put on a good show, but Queen Rayna was experienced enough to realize that he didn¡¯t want her in his city.

She could sympathize a little.? With marauding armies roaming across the Northlands, the last thing you wanted to do is call attention to one.? Now one of them was camped outside his walls, and he was hosting their leader.

The Prince was no prize as far as courageous men were concerned.? His sister, however, was another story.? Yennifer von Bahn rode horseback, enjoyed fencing, and was constantly on her brother¡¯s back that they needed to muster up a militia.? She was young, yes.? Inexperienced, yes¡­but there was no lack of courage on her part.

It gave Rayna a way into the Court of Bahn.? She sent out an invitation to the younger sister, and soon enough Yennifer answered, finding the Queen of the Sword to be quite inspirational.? In a short amount of time, she had invited the Queen of Apa into the walls of Bahn, and even arranged some impressive housing for her and her retinue.

Now, after spending a few nights in an actual bed, she was taking the time to go over correspondence from the last several days.? Most of it was predictable, but one stood out.

¡°A flash of light?¡±

She had gotten three reports which talked of the same thing.? One was a direct eye witness while the others were second hand reports.? They talked of seeing a bright flash of light somewhere near or perhaps even on the Basiya Jiyane.

That was more than a little disturbing.? The lake was a holy site to many, even to her, believed to be the Womb of the World, where life arose.? Whether you were an adherent to the Goddess, a faithful adherent to the Holy Twelve, a follower of the Trinity¡ªOld Law or Revelationist, and even the Thaluthin, all believed the Basiya Jiyane was important spiritually.

Should I be concerned, she wondered.? I should at least be curious, I think. ?

She got up from her desk, having made up her mind, and found Otto. ?¡°Otto, be a dear and send for Cali, please.¡±

¡°At once, my Queen.¡± ?He bowed and went on his way.

Ever since she accepted the services of Caldiorone Al-Basir-delove, she hadn¡¯t been certain exactly how to employ him.? He never seemed to complain, but she was still concerned.? The Caliph of Emirzelli was quite insistent on her using his services, but she was a little averse about having the services of an assassin.

But this sounded weird, and Cali had proven to be adaptable to weird situations.? It sounded perfect.

(Tag Cali)


Re: High Moon Tales. Tales of the Wicked West.

 

<Old Charity/Sheriff Miller/Townsfolk>

High up, in the rafters of the mezzanine over the restaurant, a lone rat perched unseen. It watched the commotion below intently. Miles away, in her room in Millers Crossing, Charity saw the room through rodent eyes and chuckled softly to herself.

Sheriff Miller, now somewhat recovered, stood up. "What in tarnation do ya'll think yer doing?" he yelled. The crowd pulled back for a moment. Look, a bunch of you yahoos been shot! Cletus, Bill," he singled out two of the men, "go git Doc Pardham. Pronto! The rest of you chowderheads cool off. Angelique," he looked for the waitress. Finding her he said, "Tell Sam to send food over to the hoosegow, enough for six."
Turning to the five outsiders he said, "you four, find that other fella and git over to the jailhouse. You're not under arrest, but I gotta separate ya t' keep the peace. Besides, I kin stand off a three day Apache raid in there, so you'll be safe." He glared at Flynn, "an' git that damn horse outta here! What the hell were you thinkin?"


<Old Chase>

?Chase realized he left his new comrade¡¯s flank bare. It wasn¡¯t intentional he didn¡¯t like that the man was insinuating that the woman was his. He could wish, but she wanted nothing to do with him. But his focus was getting her to where they needed to go so he could be free. He knew full well the beast within him would scare these people much worse than the shapeshifter that was using his magic. Because Chase would be killing them, none of them were smart enough to be wielding silver so he would be all but bathing in their blood before midnight!

He was angry on several levels, Etienne reminded him of his wife¡­she had done nothing but still had to suffer so he was more than pissed at these yahoos for attacking her without cause. He heard the Sicilian with his smart ass, he knew he was a smart ass cause had the situations been reversed he would have been saying the same thing. But like him he wouldn¡¯t have left his partner's side, the man was backing his play¡­so damnit! He owed him now.

¡°She is!¡± Was all he said¡­did he want her¡­yeah a part of him did, was she worth it¡­yes¡­she was like him she wanted her life back to be her own¡­did he deserves to be with her? HELL NAW!!! He didn¡¯t deserve any woman near this good. But she didn¡¯t deserve this so he would help to set her free. ¡°Sorry¡­I will cover you better from now on!¡± He whispered and even then the sounds of his words were quiet but came out guttural as if they were from deep within him.

His eyes narrowed as the Sheriff came too and offered them sanctuary. ¡®Why?!?¡¯ He wanted to be gentle with Etienne, but he couldn¡¯t be some chivalrous knight right now. He might need to put a bullet in someone. With his knife put away and his gun in his hand,? the lovely woman was placed over his shoulder, her rear flank resting against his cheek. He would be more gentle later. He watched as Callie moved to the back, strangely enough, he didn¡¯t mind her being back there. He just was going to make sure not to be in front of her when she pulled her trigger as he was glad she was on their side.

¡°Ready!¡± He spoke his voice came forth still like ground gravel as his weapon was still in his hand. Seems fate had brought them back together anyway. He could only hope she would be ok sharing space with him, he knew he would take care of her till she woke up. This didn¡¯t fit¡­still they needed to get out of here at daybreak, the longer they were here the longer whatever that was had more time to do¡­whatever it was that Amy was talking about¡­he knew it!

(New Callie Carson)

? Callie brought up the rear, backing out of the saloon behind the group. Of the original gang of townsfolk who¡¯d come after them, five remained dedicated to the cause. The five followed behind them, facing Callie, two armed with rifles, the other three with pistols. They were all aimed at Callie and the group. She could feel the tension among the group ¨C they were angry and determined, but all five were wary of what Callie and the group would do to them if they opened fire.
? ¡°Y¡¯all are gonna die,¡± an ugly, toothless thug hissed as they reached the door. When it was swung open, there was a blast of warm air and sand blew into the saloon. The storm outside raged.?
? ?¡°Fuck,¡± Callie muttered, craning her head slightly to yell up to the group. ¡°We forgot about the storm. Can we find the sheriff¡¯s office in this mess?¡±
? ?All five townspeople cackled and followed them out the door, into the howling winds and blowing sand¡­

<Tag (in order):? Chase, Callie, Flynn, Sicilien, Etienne, Charity (as she sees fit), Etienne>


On Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 10:47:45 PM EST, Charlie Clay <charlie.clay@...> wrote:


?
(Callie Carson)

?? Callie maneuvered out from behind the table and kept her guns trained on what remained of the crowd. She could see the looks of fear, bewilderment and shock on their faces at seeing what all was happening during this standoff. Flynn was essentially freaking them all out with his abilities. Add to that the dead bodies beginning to add up and the group was extremely volatile, but was being pushed back by the events unfolding around the table.
? She watched as the group took several steps back, some outright running away when they witnessed the bizarre, often terrifying things happening with Flynn.? Then there was the man called Sicilian, his forceful approach was also acting as a buffer between the crowd and this newly assembled group. Chase also had made a hostile move at the man holding the woman over his shoulder, making it clear he would not allow harm to come to her.
? Callie surveyed the crowd again. Some were followers, others were clearly under the influence of some kind of otherworldly power. Callie saw no other way out for them. Chase and Sicilian were irritating the bunch with their actions and Flynn simply had them all frightened. Weapons were drawn and she could clearly see several men preparing to move on Chase and Sicilian.
?? The redhead picked two targets, one moving at Chase the other at Sicilian, and she let loose with two bullets, each finding it's mark and dropping the two townsfolk. Two more in the group aimed weapons and fired, a bullet searing past Callie's head, another splintering wood from the table they'd just been seated around.
? A man charged at her, attempting to tackle her to the floor, but she managed to sidestep the attack and slammed her gun against the side of his head, knocking him into a couple of his friends. Cocking back the hammers of her guns, she took aim and prepared to take out more of the attacking bunch...

(Flynn)

The pookah heard the man called Sicilien ask if he could part the crowd so the lot of them could get out of this madhouse. But there was also the matter of the dazed woman one of the crazed ranch hands was holding with a knife pointed at her side.? Fortunately, they were both very close to the door.

Maintaining the illusions he'd created was a steady drain on his glamour, but Flynn still had enough to create at least one or two more.? Flynn flicked his tail up twice in Callie's direction, hoping that she'd get the message that he was about to do something.?

The pookah then glared at the knife-wielder with his glowing red eyes, then stamped his forehoof hard on the wooden floor as he snorted fire at the hand holding the knife.? Suddenly the knife became a rattlesnake, its tail-rattles twitching ominously as it hissed and writhed in the man's hand, twisting about viciously as it tried to sink its fangs into the man's arm.

With the knife-wielder now distracted - and open to being shot by either Callie or one of the others - Flynn charged the remains of the crowd who happened to be blocking the exit, kicking and knocking down every man in his path, trusting that the others would collect the dazed sheriff and woman and get them outside once he'd cleared the way.


[Sicilien]

Everything seemed to be going to Hell in a hand basket and even though it felt like they were being pushed back, Sicilien felt a certain feeling of pride at how everyone handled themselves.? Callie seemed to be as good of a sharpshooter as he was, taking out two more men that lunged at both himself and Chase.? Though the crowd seemed to be split half between attacking and half praying to whatever God they worshiped, Flynn was doing a bang up job of keeping that second half at bay.? When they get out of this, IF they get out of this and get a moment of respite, he'd have to ask how the trickster/medicine man was casting this magic.? It seemed as real as anything else, especially when the horse was snorting fire out of its nostrils.? Things were getting a little too close for comfort though.? Had he more room to move around in his special hit-and-run style, the bullet that missed him and splintered the edge of the table would be nowhere near his side.? But it missed and that's all that mattered, making a note to later thank Callie for keeping the heat off him and Chase.

Chase though...suddenly the man went berserk mode, moving to Jethro's side before anyone one of them could blink.? Sicilien felt the man's volatile energy, roiling like a burning storm, coming off as tendrils of extreme hate and anger.? What the hell, Chase?? What the hell was going on in this place and why the hell is this woman so important to you?? Lover?? Innocent bystander and a man with a burning passion for crusading justice?? Our long awaited guest of honor?? The reaction was certainly unexpected, but whatever this woman represented, whether she was indeed their fifth companion they all waited on or a victim of the situation, Chase left his back vulnerable and exposed to the rest of the bar.? With the way he was focusing on this captive, he was damn sure that the madman wasn't watching out for himself at all.? Sicilien made a small "tch!" sound, scowling a bit as he broke rank and rushed to cover Chase's ass, leaning his back against the man's as he used the barrels of his guns to motion the closest bystanders to move back.

"Either you are the world's biggest dumb fuck or you have a serious hard-on for this woman, I don't know which is worse," he growled at the man, speaking only loud enough for both of them to hear it, turning his head so he could look at him with his one uncovered eye.? When Chase turned to look back at him, he thought he saw a glint of something quite inhuman in him.? His eye opened wide, but as he turned back to keep an out on the rabid riff-raff, his mouth curled into a slight smirk as they both gained some kind of understanding of their true natures.? Perhaps he wasn't the only one with a secret, feeling the skin around his eyepatch slightly itch at the thought.? "Don't really know you any but that woman better be worth her salt for you to act this rashly."

In any case, it was clear that they had to go and they had to go now.? Braving the storm that was raging outside seemed to be a much better option since it didn't involve massacring the entire town.? Flynn must've heard his plea because the horse twitched and suddenly the knife pointed towards the woman turned into a rattlesnake, violently thrashing about as it attempted to slip out Jethro's grip, baring its fangs in an effort to sink them into his skin.? This caused the big, fat man to yelp in shock and surprise, releasing his hold on his captive victim as she fell to the floor in a heap.? The crowd flinched forward as if to grab at this female, but that moment was fleeting as lightning, because they just as quickly withdrew, a look of hesitation clearly written on their faces.? Of course, it helped that they still had a bunch of guns pointed in their general direction and the fact that not a single attacker managed to break through their blockade.? It was intimidating if nothing else.

Looking at the crumpled heap on the floor, Sicilien suddenly felt a surge of anger well up in his throat, like a disgusting lump of bile that he couldn't swallow down.? Without any kind of warning or an indication, he thrust Amano right between Jethro's eyes, pressing the muzzle of the gun with quite a heavy force.? The man already seemed nervous due to Chase's gun and knife pointed at two different places, but he now had a third piece of steel added to the mix, his bulging eyes wildly moving from the snake to the revolver that was uncomfortably nestled in-between his sweaty brows.? The bounty hunter then took a step forward, forcing Jethro to step back in turn, moving him slightly away from woman.? It wasn't lost on him Flynn has charged through the rest of the citizenry, making a clear path for them outside.? Now was the time to run more than ever.

"Chase, grab her and start getting the hell out of dodge.? I'll take the sheriff.? Callie, back us up.? We leave NOW," he said, reaching for the man and slinging him over his shoulder.? It was extra weight he didn't need, but it didn't look like they had much of a choice.? He waited for his compatriot to grab the anonymous woman, wanting him to go first, planning to follow second so that he could back up Callie while he did the same for her.

<Charity/Sheriff Miller/Townsfolk>

??? High up, in the rafters of the mezzanine over the restaurant, a lone rat perched unseen. It watched the commotion below intently. Miles away, in her room in Millers Crossing, Charity saw the room through rodent eyes and chuckled softly to herself.

??? Sheriff Miller, now somewhat recovered, stood up. "What in tarnation do ya'll think yer doing?" he yelled. The crowd pulled back for a moment. Look, a bunch of you yahoos been shot! Cletus, Bill," he singled out two of the men, "go git Doc Pardham. Pronto! The rest of you chowderheads cool off. Angelique," he looked for the waitress. Finding her he said, "Tell Sam to send food over to the hoosegow, enough for six."
??? Turning to the five outsiders he said, "you four, find that other fella and git over to the jailhouse. You're not under arrest, but I gotta separate ya t' keep the peace. Besides, I kin stand off a three day Apache raid in there, so you'll be safe." He glared at Flynn, "an' git that damn horse outta here! What the hell were you thinkin?"


<Chase>
?Chase realized he left his new comrade¡¯s flank bare. It wasn¡¯t intentional he didn¡¯t like that the man was insinuating that the woman was his. He could wish, but she wanted nothing to do with him. But his focus was getting her to where they needed to go so he could be free. He knew full well the beast within him would scare these people much worse than the shapeshifter that was using his magic. Because Chase would be killing them, none of them were smart enough to be wielding silver so he would be all but bathing in their blood before midnight!

He was angry on several levels, Etienne reminded him of his wife¡­she had done nothing but still had to suffer so he was more than pissed at these yahoos for attacking her without cause. He heard the Sicilian with his smart ass, he knew he was a smart ass cause had the situations been reversed he would have been saying the same thing. But like him he wouldn¡¯t have left his partner's side, the man was backing his play¡­so damnit! He owed him now.

¡°She is!¡± Was all he said¡­did he want her¡­yeah a part of him did, was she worth it¡­yes¡­she was like him she wanted her life back to be her own¡­did he deserves to be with her? HELL NAW!!! He didn¡¯t deserve any woman near this good. But she didn¡¯t deserve this so he would help to set her free. ¡°Sorry¡­I will cover you better from now on!¡± He whispered and even then the sounds of his words were quiet but came out guttural as if they were from deep within him.

His eyes narrowed as the Sheriff came too and offered them sanctuary. ¡®Why?!?¡¯ He wanted to be gentle with Etienne, but he couldn¡¯t be some chivalrous knight right now. He might need to put a bullet in someone. With his knife put away and his gun in his hand, ?the lovely woman was placed over his shoulder, her rear flank resting against his cheek. He would be more gentle later. He watched as Callie moved to the back, strangely enough, he didn¡¯t mind her being back there. He just was going to make sure not to be in front of her when she pulled her trigger as he was glad she was on their side.

¡°Ready!¡± He spoke his voice came forth still like ground gravel as his weapon was still in his hand. Seems fate had brought them back together anyway. He could only hope she would be ok sharing space with him, he knew he would take care of her till she woke up. This didn¡¯t fit¡­still they needed to get out of here at daybreak, the longer they were here the longer whatever that was had more time to do¡­whatever it was that Amy was talking about¡­he knew it!

<Tag (in order):? Cassie, Flynn, Sicilien, Etienne, Charity (as she sees fit), Etienne>


Re: Seven Fingers- Calon y M?r (Sara, Henri, Kir, John)

Jhwulfven
 

<John Merriweather>

?

¡°Quite frankly, my dear,¡± John whispered to Kir, ¡°she could have been wearing a band uniform the last time we saw her for all I know. I really wasn¡¯t giving her much mind considering our situation.¡±

?<Kir>

? ?Kir looked to John and grinned as she remembered what they were doing when Sara had shown up. She had not looked very pleased at the time. "Well you may not have had a good view of her, my dear." She said with a slight giggle.?


<Bonnie, deceased NPC waitress>

?

The tavern wench looked up when newcomers entered the bar. ¡°Now there¡¯s a fine pair of newly crossed spirits, aye? Methinks ¡®twas a ill wind what blowed ¡®em in ¡®ere.¡± She cackled as she stood up, ¡°Ye can always tell the new ones,¡± she added to Sara with a wink, ¡°they all got¡¯s that ¡®what the ¡®ell ¡®appened¡¯ look.¡±

?

¡°¡¯Allo, buggers,¡± Bonnie called to John and Kir, ¡°plant yer arses an¡¯ I¡¯ll fetch ye a pair o¡¯ pints, aye?¡±

?

- Sara Merrick -

?

Sara turned to in the direction that Bonnie had looked. And there as sure as she was dead was ?John Merriweather and his fair lady Kir. At first she was shocked seeing them. Scared for them. And then her eyes narrowed.

?

She stood and turned coming up behind Bonnie as the wench gave them a rather boisterous welcome. Coming around Bonnie she came to stand with her hands on her hips before John.

?

¡°What in all that¡¯s good and holy did you do?¡±

?

<John Merriweather>

?

¡°Mistress Merrick,¡± John responded as he stood ramrod straight and clasped his hands behind him, ¡°I am still Ships Bo¡¯son, outranked only by the First Mate and the Captain himself. I suggest you remember that when addressing me in the future.¡±

¡°As for what I¡¯ve ¡®done¡¯, I am addressing a matter that may pose a threat to the Seven Fingers, of course.¡± He looked at the spirited, spirit woman before him. ¡°If you wish to assist us, then perhaps we could compare note over a ¡®pint¡¯,¡± he smiled at Bonnie, ¡°if this delightful young lady would be so kind as to serve us, of course?¡±



<Bonnie, deceased NPC waitress>

?

Being taken aback, Bonnie¡¯s form shimmered slightly and seemed to lose definition for a moment, but she recovered quickly. ¡°Right away, Guv¡¯nor!¡± she exclaimed. As she passed Sara, headed for the bar, she whispered, ¡°¡¯e¡¯es quite a charmer, in¡¯t ¡®e? An a¡¯ off¡¯cer too! Too bad ¡®e¡¯s already gots a lady on ¡®is arm, aye?¡±


<Kir>

? ?Kir watched and listened as Sara and John exchanged quote pleasantries. As the spirit with Sara moved towards the bar Kir heard what she said to Sara. She gave the spirit a grin and squeezed Johns are a little.?

? ?Turning her attention back to Sara and John. "John darlin. Don't be to harsh. I believe I would have reacted the same way, seeing two people that were alive not to long ago show up."?



TAG: John, Sara, any



On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 10:52 PM, Angel Heart via Groups.Io
<qsangel95@...> wrote:

<Kir>

Kir stepped in and looked around. She stopped on one particular spirit. She had only seen Sara a couple of times yet she knew who she was. She looked to John and could see that he had seen her to. Especially since she heard him whisper. "She looks different. Not wearing the same thing she had been. Do you think that there might be something wrong with her?"
?


<John Merriweather>

?¡°Quite frankly, my dear,¡± John whispered to Kir, ¡°she could have been wearing a band uniform the last time we saw her for all I know. I really wasn¡¯t giving her much mind considering our situation.¡±

<Bonnie, deceased NPC waitress>

The tavern wench looked up when newcomers entered the bar. ¡°Now there¡¯s a fine pair of newly crossed spirits, aye? Methinks ¡®twas a ill wind what blowed ¡®em in ¡®ere.¡± She cackled as she stood up, ¡°Ye can always tell the new ones,¡± she added to Sara with a wink, ¡°they all got¡¯s that ¡®what the ¡®ell ¡®appened¡¯ look.¡±

¡°¡¯Allo, buggers,¡± Bonnie called to John and Kir, ¡°plant yer arses an¡¯ I¡¯ll fetch ye a pair o¡¯ pints, aye?¡±
?

- Sara Merrick -

?Sara turned to in the direction that Bonnie had looked. And there as sure as she was dead was ?John Merriweather and his fair lady Kir. At first she was shocked seeing them. Scared for them. And then her eyes narrowed. She stood and turned coming up behind Bonnie as the wench gave them a rather boisterous welcome. Coming around Bonnie she came to stand with her hands on her hips before John. ¡°What in all that¡¯s good and holy did you do?¡±

?<John Merriweather>

?

¡°Mistress Merrick,¡± John responded as he stood ramrod straight and clasped his hands behind him, ¡°I am still Ships Bo¡¯son, outranked only by the First Mate and the Captain himself. I suggest you remember that when addressing me in the future.¡±

¡°As for what I¡¯ve ¡®done¡¯, I am addressing a matter that may pose a threat to the Seven Fingers, of course.¡± He looked at the spirited, spirit woman before him. ¡°If you wish to assist us, then perhaps we could compare note over a ¡®pint¡¯,¡± he smiled at Bonnie, ¡°if this delightful young lady would be so kind as to serve us, of course?¡±


<Bonnie, deceased NPC waitress>

Being taken aback, Bonnie¡¯s form shimmered slightly and seemed to lose definition for a moment, but she recovered quickly. ¡°Right away, Guv¡¯nor!¡± she exclaimed. As she passed Sara, headed for the bar, she whispered, ¡°¡¯e¡¯es quite a charmer, in¡¯t ¡®e? An a¡¯ off¡¯cer too! Too bad ¡®e¡¯s already gots a lady on ¡®is arm, aye?¡±

-Sara Merrick-

She snorted rather unladylike fashion. "Is that so?" Well, we are not on ship, John Merriweather. We are on land. And while we are on land that makes you just a man. And apparently a dead one. And since I have been dead for way longer than you, it would appear that I outrank you.?
And since this marks the second time you have decided to approach me all snooty and stank, no I have no intention of sharing anything with you, a pint or otherwise.?My orders were to inform you the Captain wanted you to report back to that ship which gives you your rank. I did my orders, but I see you have chosen to ignore yours. So as far as I am concerned, there is no need for me to?deals with you until I find myself back on ship?where I shall have no choice but to deal with you, by Captain's orders.? Good day to you sir." she said?

With nodded to Kir. "Good Day madame," she said. she turned on her heels and walked towards the door. "See you around Bonnie," she said politely and moved to walk out of the tavern.?

TAG:?


Re: Port Vega: Time with Family

 

Rain
"Shhhh!"? He held her tightly kissing her forehead.? Then he frowned.? He caught her having sex with some other guy/girl...that wouldn't bother him.? But it was something if she thought laughing boy hated her.? He was confused.? "What did you do?? NO!? He can't hate you Ireland...he worships the ground you walk on he always has!? So what could you possibly do that he could hate you?!?"? He realized his brother wasn't fond of him for breathing, but Ireland...she was his first crush and had he not made fun of him and talked him out of asking her out, he would have still had a major....hunger for her.? He would have been a total punk for her and he couldn't do that to either of him.? She wanted a man not a doormat and he needed to find himself.? He was just too damned nice!

He pulled her from his chest to look into hers.? "Trust me, tell me...I am sure he doesn't hate you...honest!"? He couldn't help but to comfort her, he was sure if he treated any of the last women he was with, with this much caring they would probably all be there.? Ireland was his sister, none of those other golddiggin' witches mattered.


Re: Port Vega: Time with Family

 

Rain
?
?Rain loved Ireland, not like Brandon did but he loved her to pieces. When she cried he broke and whatever she wanted, he would do most of the time. He wondered if she knew and just played him¡­but most of the time she just¡­ He was a good big brother and picked her up and held. He held her in his arms like a lover and he was worse than a villain. He was god! If anyone thought of hurting her he had no problems making them disappear.

¡°Oh, baby girl¡­I am sorry! I don¡¯t mean it you know that. Come here.¡± He held her and carried her over to the park bench his body generates heat and he held her close to him, he kissed her cheek and forehead. She was in his lap and he held her like she was not his sister, but his child he was just as loving and affectionate. She was his precious one.

¡°You know I am an ass but I don¡¯t think sometimes, but you need me. Tell me how Rain can fix it!¡± He looked at her and wiped her tears as he looked at her sincerely. She could have just about whatever she wanted in this moment, but he listened to her and focused on how to make this moment better. He had failed as a big brother before but they both knew it he would make it right!!!

-Ireland-

For long moments all she could do was cry. She sat in his lap and did something very uncharacteristically Ireland. Rain would know it was bad because Ireland never cried. It just wasn't what she did. In the days and months immediately following her mother's death...she didn't cry. When she had fallen from a tree trying to chase after them and broken her leg, she didn't cry. When she learned that the boy she liked had only used her for her connection to Rain..she didn't cry. It just wasn't her style. So for her to be crying now, Rain would know it was pretty big.?

"Brandon hates me. He thinks I betrayed him."


Re: Seven Fingers- Calon y M?r (Sara, Henri, Kir, John)

 

<Kir>

Kir stepped in and looked around. She stopped on one particular spirit. She had only seen Sara a couple of times yet she knew who she was. She looked to John and could see that he had seen her to. Especially since she heard him whisper. "She looks different. Not wearing the same thing she had been. Do you think that there might be something wrong with her?"
?


<John Merriweather>

?¡°Quite frankly, my dear,¡± John whispered to Kir, ¡°she could have been wearing a band uniform the last time we saw her for all I know. I really wasn¡¯t giving her much mind considering our situation.¡±

<Bonnie, deceased NPC waitress>

The tavern wench looked up when newcomers entered the bar. ¡°Now there¡¯s a fine pair of newly crossed spirits, aye? Methinks ¡®twas a ill wind what blowed ¡®em in ¡®ere.¡± She cackled as she stood up, ¡°Ye can always tell the new ones,¡± she added to Sara with a wink, ¡°they all got¡¯s that ¡®what the ¡®ell ¡®appened¡¯ look.¡±

¡°¡¯Allo, buggers,¡± Bonnie called to John and Kir, ¡°plant yer arses an¡¯ I¡¯ll fetch ye a pair o¡¯ pints, aye?¡±
?

- Sara Merrick -

?Sara turned to in the direction that Bonnie had looked. And there as sure as she was dead was ?John Merriweather and his fair lady Kir. At first she was shocked seeing them. Scared for them. And then her eyes narrowed. She stood and turned coming up behind Bonnie as the wench gave them a rather boisterous welcome. Coming around Bonnie she came to stand with her hands on her hips before John. ¡°What in all that¡¯s good and holy did you do?¡±

?<John Merriweather>

?

¡°Mistress Merrick,¡± John responded as he stood ramrod straight and clasped his hands behind him, ¡°I am still Ships Bo¡¯son, outranked only by the First Mate and the Captain himself. I suggest you remember that when addressing me in the future.¡±

¡°As for what I¡¯ve ¡®done¡¯, I am addressing a matter that may pose a threat to the Seven Fingers, of course.¡± He looked at the spirited, spirit woman before him. ¡°If you wish to assist us, then perhaps we could compare note over a ¡®pint¡¯,¡± he smiled at Bonnie, ¡°if this delightful young lady would be so kind as to serve us, of course?¡±


<Bonnie, deceased NPC waitress>

Being taken aback, Bonnie¡¯s form shimmered slightly and seemed to lose definition for a moment, but she recovered quickly. ¡°Right away, Guv¡¯nor!¡± she exclaimed. As she passed Sara, headed for the bar, she whispered, ¡°¡¯e¡¯es quite a charmer, in¡¯t ¡®e? An a¡¯ off¡¯cer too! Too bad ¡®e¡¯s already gots a lady on ¡®is arm, aye?¡±

-Sara Merrick-

She snorted rather unladylike fashion. "Is that so?" Well, we are not on ship, John Merriweather. We are on land. And while we are on land that makes you just a man. And apparently a dead one. And since I have been dead for way longer than you, it would appear that I outrank you.?
And since this marks the second time you have decided to approach me all snooty and stank, no I have no intention of sharing anything with you, a pint or otherwise.?My orders were to inform you the Captain wanted you to report back to that ship which gives you your rank. I did my orders, but I see you have chosen to ignore yours. So as far as I am concerned, there is no need for me to?deals with you until I find myself back on ship?where I shall have no choice but to deal with you, by Captain's orders.? Good day to you sir." she said?

With nodded to Kir. "Good Day madame," she said. she turned on her heels and walked towards the door. "See you around Bonnie," she said politely and moved to walk out of the tavern.?

TAG:?


Re: High Moon Tales. Tales of the Wicked West.

 

?
(Callie Carson)

?? Callie maneuvered out from behind the table and kept her guns trained on what remained of the crowd. She could see the looks of fear, bewilderment and shock on their faces at seeing what all was happening during this standoff. Flynn was essentially freaking them all out with his abilities. Add to that the dead bodies beginning to add up and the group was extremely volatile, but was being pushed back by the events unfolding around the table.
? She watched as the group took several steps back, some outright running away when they witnessed the bizarre, often terrifying things happening with Flynn.? Then there was the man called Sicilian, his forceful approach was also acting as a buffer between the crowd and this newly assembled group. Chase also had made a hostile move at the man holding the woman over his shoulder, making it clear he would not allow harm to come to her.
? Callie surveyed the crowd again. Some were followers, others were clearly under the influence of some kind of otherworldly power. Callie saw no other way out for them. Chase and Sicilian were irritating the bunch with their actions and Flynn simply had them all frightened. Weapons were drawn and she could clearly see several men preparing to move on Chase and Sicilian.
?? The redhead picked two targets, one moving at Chase the other at Sicilian, and she let loose with two bullets, each finding it's mark and dropping the two townsfolk. Two more in the group aimed weapons and fired, a bullet searing past Callie's head, another splintering wood from the table they'd just been seated around.
? A man charged at her, attempting to tackle her to the floor, but she managed to sidestep the attack and slammed her gun against the side of his head, knocking him into a couple of his friends. Cocking back the hammers of her guns, she took aim and prepared to take out more of the attacking bunch...

(Flynn)

The pookah heard the man called Sicilien ask if he could part the crowd so the lot of them could get out of this madhouse. But there was also the matter of the dazed woman one of the crazed ranch hands was holding with a knife pointed at her side.? Fortunately, they were both very close to the door.

Maintaining the illusions he'd created was a steady drain on his glamour, but Flynn still had enough to create at least one or two more.? Flynn flicked his tail up twice in Callie's direction, hoping that she'd get the message that he was about to do something.?

The pookah then glared at the knife-wielder with his glowing red eyes, then stamped his forehoof hard on the wooden floor as he snorted fire at the hand holding the knife.? Suddenly the knife became a rattlesnake, its tail-rattles twitching ominously as it hissed and writhed in the man's hand, twisting about viciously as it tried to sink its fangs into the man's arm.

With the knife-wielder now distracted - and open to being shot by either Callie or one of the others - Flynn charged the remains of the crowd who happened to be blocking the exit, kicking and knocking down every man in his path, trusting that the others would collect the dazed sheriff and woman and get them outside once he'd cleared the way.


[Sicilien]

Everything seemed to be going to Hell in a hand basket and even though it felt like they were being pushed back, Sicilien felt a certain feeling of pride at how everyone handled themselves.? Callie seemed to be as good of a sharpshooter as he was, taking out two more men that lunged at both himself and Chase.? Though the crowd seemed to be split half between attacking and half praying to whatever God they worshiped, Flynn was doing a bang up job of keeping that second half at bay.? When they get out of this, IF they get out of this and get a moment of respite, he'd have to ask how the trickster/medicine man was casting this magic.? It seemed as real as anything else, especially when the horse was snorting fire out of its nostrils.? Things were getting a little too close for comfort though.? Had he more room to move around in his special hit-and-run style, the bullet that missed him and splintered the edge of the table would be nowhere near his side.? But it missed and that's all that mattered, making a note to later thank Callie for keeping the heat off him and Chase.

Chase though...suddenly the man went berserk mode, moving to Jethro's side before anyone one of them could blink.? Sicilien felt the man's volatile energy, roiling like a burning storm, coming off as tendrils of extreme hate and anger.? What the hell, Chase?? What the hell was going on in this place and why the hell is this woman so important to you?? Lover?? Innocent bystander and a man with a burning passion for crusading justice?? Our long awaited guest of honor?? The reaction was certainly unexpected, but whatever this woman represented, whether she was indeed their fifth companion they all waited on or a victim of the situation, Chase left his back vulnerable and exposed to the rest of the bar.? With the way he was focusing on this captive, he was damn sure that the madman wasn't watching out for himself at all.? Sicilien made a small "tch!" sound, scowling a bit as he broke rank and rushed to cover Chase's ass, leaning his back against the man's as he used the barrels of his guns to motion the closest bystanders to move back.

"Either you are the world's biggest dumb fuck or you have a serious hard-on for this woman, I don't know which is worse," he growled at the man, speaking only loud enough for both of them to hear it, turning his head so he could look at him with his one uncovered eye.? When Chase turned to look back at him, he thought he saw a glint of something quite inhuman in him.? His eye opened wide, but as he turned back to keep an out on the rabid riff-raff, his mouth curled into a slight smirk as they both gained some kind of understanding of their true natures.? Perhaps he wasn't the only one with a secret, feeling the skin around his eyepatch slightly itch at the thought.? "Don't really know you any but that woman better be worth her salt for you to act this rashly."

In any case, it was clear that they had to go and they had to go now.? Braving the storm that was raging outside seemed to be a much better option since it didn't involve massacring the entire town.? Flynn must've heard his plea because the horse twitched and suddenly the knife pointed towards the woman turned into a rattlesnake, violently thrashing about as it attempted to slip out Jethro's grip, baring its fangs in an effort to sink them into his skin.? This caused the big, fat man to yelp in shock and surprise, releasing his hold on his captive victim as she fell to the floor in a heap.? The crowd flinched forward as if to grab at this female, but that moment was fleeting as lightning, because they just as quickly withdrew, a look of hesitation clearly written on their faces.? Of course, it helped that they still had a bunch of guns pointed in their general direction and the fact that not a single attacker managed to break through their blockade.? It was intimidating if nothing else.

Looking at the crumpled heap on the floor, Sicilien suddenly felt a surge of anger well up in his throat, like a disgusting lump of bile that he couldn't swallow down.? Without any kind of warning or an indication, he thrust Amano right between Jethro's eyes, pressing the muzzle of the gun with quite a heavy force.? The man already seemed nervous due to Chase's gun and knife pointed at two different places, but he now had a third piece of steel added to the mix, his bulging eyes wildly moving from the snake to the revolver that was uncomfortably nestled in-between his sweaty brows.? The bounty hunter then took a step forward, forcing Jethro to step back in turn, moving him slightly away from woman.? It wasn't lost on him Flynn has charged through the rest of the citizenry, making a clear path for them outside.? Now was the time to run more than ever.

"Chase, grab her and start getting the hell out of dodge.? I'll take the sheriff.? Callie, back us up.? We leave NOW," he said, reaching for the man and slinging him over his shoulder.? It was extra weight he didn't need, but it didn't look like they had much of a choice.? He waited for his compatriot to grab the anonymous woman, wanting him to go first, planning to follow second so that he could back up Callie while he did the same for her.

<Charity/Sheriff Miller/Townsfolk>

??? High up, in the rafters of the mezzanine over the restaurant, a lone rat perched unseen. It watched the commotion below intently. Miles away, in her room in Millers Crossing, Charity saw the room through rodent eyes and chuckled softly to herself.

??? Sheriff Miller, now somewhat recovered, stood up. "What in tarnation do ya'll think yer doing?" he yelled. The crowd pulled back for a moment. Look, a bunch of you yahoos been shot! Cletus, Bill," he singled out two of the men, "go git Doc Pardham. Pronto! The rest of you chowderheads cool off. Angelique," he looked for the waitress. Finding her he said, "Tell Sam to send food over to the hoosegow, enough for six."
??? Turning to the five outsiders he said, "you four, find that other fella and git over to the jailhouse. You're not under arrest, but I gotta separate ya t' keep the peace. Besides, I kin stand off a three day Apache raid in there, so you'll be safe." He glared at Flynn, "an' git that damn horse outta here! What the hell were you thinkin?"


<Chase>
?Chase realized he left his new comrade¡¯s flank bare. It wasn¡¯t intentional he didn¡¯t like that the man was insinuating that the woman was his. He could wish, but she wanted nothing to do with him. But his focus was getting her to where they needed to go so he could be free. He knew full well the beast within him would scare these people much worse than the shapeshifter that was using his magic. Because Chase would be killing them, none of them were smart enough to be wielding silver so he would be all but bathing in their blood before midnight!

He was angry on several levels, Etienne reminded him of his wife¡­she had done nothing but still had to suffer so he was more than pissed at these yahoos for attacking her without cause. He heard the Sicilian with his smart ass, he knew he was a smart ass cause had the situations been reversed he would have been saying the same thing. But like him he wouldn¡¯t have left his partner's side, the man was backing his play¡­so damnit! He owed him now.

¡°She is!¡± Was all he said¡­did he want her¡­yeah a part of him did, was she worth it¡­yes¡­she was like him she wanted her life back to be her own¡­did he deserves to be with her? HELL NAW!!! He didn¡¯t deserve any woman near this good. But she didn¡¯t deserve this so he would help to set her free. ¡°Sorry¡­I will cover you better from now on!¡± He whispered and even then the sounds of his words were quiet but came out guttural as if they were from deep within him.

His eyes narrowed as the Sheriff came too and offered them sanctuary. ¡®Why?!?¡¯ He wanted to be gentle with Etienne, but he couldn¡¯t be some chivalrous knight right now. He might need to put a bullet in someone. With his knife put away and his gun in his hand, ?the lovely woman was placed over his shoulder, her rear flank resting against his cheek. He would be more gentle later. He watched as Callie moved to the back, strangely enough, he didn¡¯t mind her being back there. He just was going to make sure not to be in front of her when she pulled her trigger as he was glad she was on their side.

¡°Ready!¡± He spoke his voice came forth still like ground gravel as his weapon was still in his hand. Seems fate had brought them back together anyway. He could only hope she would be ok sharing space with him, he knew he would take care of her till she woke up. This didn¡¯t fit¡­still they needed to get out of here at daybreak, the longer they were here the longer whatever that was had more time to do¡­whatever it was that Amy was talking about¡­he knew it!

<Tag (in order):? Cassie, Flynn, Sicilien, Etienne, Charity (as she sees fit), Etienne>