[19:23] ChaosAngelSox: 100/114/118 - okay? too bright?
[19:24] arynwyn: Looks good. I'm stickin' with black, actually, if that's okay.
[19:24] ChaosAngelSox: That's fine :)
[19:24] ChaosAngelSox: who starts?
[19:24] arynwyn: Hm. Can you have her leaving a public place?
[19:24] arynwyn: Like... not a market, that's too open. A friend's house or something/
[19:24] arynwyn: ?
[19:25] ChaosAngelSox: Sure :)
[19:25] ChaosAngelSox: Daytime?
[19:25] ChaosAngelSox: Evening?
[19:25] arynwyn: Doesn't matter. And you can make her as superstitious as you want. Lol.
[19:26] ChaosAngelSox: city? town? small farming community?
[19:26] arynwyn: Doesn't matter. xD
[19:26] arynwyn: I"m making it easy (or hard?) on you.
[19:26] ChaosAngelSox: :P
[19:26] arynwyn: Just make it close (or in) a medium city, I guess.
[19:35] ChaosAngelSox: <A young woman steps out of one of the nicer houses in the town.  She clearly doesn't live there: her clothing is clean enough, and in decent repair, but the simple undyed peasant blouse and dark ankle-length skirt are clearly not the sort of things this home's resident would wear.  It's late afternoon, but the sun's not yet to the horizon.> Take care, ma'am.  I'll see you first thing tomorrow!  <She shuts the door behind her and tucks a strand of blonde hair that got loose from her bun behind one of her ears with a "Tsk" of annoyance.  She has fair skin, some light freckles, green eyes and an empty marketing basket.  She heads home, away from the marketplace>
[19:35] ChaosAngelSox: ((sorry, food arrived))
[19:36] arynwyn: (( s'ok ))
 
 <On the fence outside the house sits a large raven. He peers at her with a beady eye as she passes, as if passing judgement on her. He ruffles his feathers and caws loudly>
[19:38] ChaosAngelSox: <She looks over at the raven> Go on! <makes shooing motions with her hands>
[19:39] arynwyn: <It caws again, unafraid of her, but eventually takes flight, landing on the roof of the house she left.>
[19:41] ChaosAngelSox: <puts her hands on her hips, her basket hanging from her right wrist> And you cause no trouble for Mrs. Addleton, you hear?  She's a nice ol' lady.  <heads off towards the outskirts.  There are still kids out playing and some vendors and broadsheet boys on some streetcorners>
[19:42] arynwyn: (( WHat kind of family is in the house she left? Like... mother, father, two kids? or...? ))
[19:42] arynwyn: *What
[19:42] ChaosAngelSox: ((Old widow))
[19:42] arynwyn: (( Just her? ))
[19:42] arynwyn: (( kk ))
[19:42] ChaosAngelSox: ((Yeah.))
[19:43] arynwyn: <Later that night, there's shouting in the street, and many able-bodied men are running toward that house she left earlier>
[19:44] arynwyn: (( Okay, well, I was assuming she lived nearby but if not, then make it just as she's down the street... ))
[19:44] ChaosAngelSox: ((Okee ))
[19:45] ChaosAngelSox: <She turns at hearing the commotion and runs back, nearly losing a slipper in the process>
[19:47] arynwyn: <The house has caught fire and very quickly, too. The doorways and windows especially seem to be blocked by flames. Men are trying to get inside to the old woman but are unable. There's the loud cawing of the raven again, and she can just see it swoop into the house through the smoke, through a second-story window>
[19:49] arynwyn: (( Lydia is home so I go to get meds. ))
[19:49] ChaosAngelSox: Mrs. Addleton!  <she puts a hand over her mouth, not the least because of the bird's actions, and watches, wide-eyed>
[19:49] ChaosAngelSox: ((Okee :) ))
[19:49] arynwyn: (( Back in 20-30 minutes ))
[19:49] ChaosAngelSox: ((kk! ))
[20:23] arynwyn: <A few very long minutes later, a tall, rather thin man comes out carrying Mrs. Addleton wrapped up in a blanket. His clothes - a white tunic and leather breeches - are blackened with soot and holes are burned through in some places, but Mrs. Addleton is completely unhurt. The crowd cheers as he sets her on the ground, making a big fuss over her, making sure she's okay>
[20:25] ChaosAngelSox: <She runs over> Oh, she's alright, thank all that's good!  <She looks up at the man curiously> Thank you for gettin' her out safe 'n' sound...uh....sir.
[20:25] ChaosAngelSox: ((and wb ))
[20:27] arynwyn: (( Thanks ))
 
 <He's pale, with big blue eyes, a shock of short black hair. His lips are thin and look like they haven't smiled in years. He gives her a short nod, then seems to melt away into the crowd, disappearing. A few moments after, the raven reappears, watching the crowd from the rooftop>
[20:32] ChaosAngelSox: <She cocks her head to one side, thoughtful, but then redirects her attention to Mrs. Addleton>
 <An older man, one of the colliers, comes over, frowning> 'Ere now, Meriel, wha' 'appened?
 I don't know!  Everything was fine when I left!  
 Didna leave th' stove on 'r nothin'? <narrowing his eyes>
 No!  I'm sure it wasn't, Mr. Ferris!  <she sort of shrinks away from him; he is about twice again her height and weight>
 <sniffs, clearly not believing her> Ya jus' be careful o' th' ol' dame, yeah?
 <She nods and stays by Mrs. Addleton, almost as if the old widow could protect her>
[20:34] arynwyn: <Men hustle around and put out the fire. There's a lot of damage but also many promises to help her get her home back in order. At twilight, the raven takes off into the sunset>
[20:37] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <neighbors offer to take in Mrs. Addleton for the night, and as the sun falls, Meriel is finally allowed to go home.  She walks home, mind full of the raven and the fire and the strange young man>  ...couldn't be...it's a coincidence o' some sort... <she mutters to herself as she walks.  Her home is on the edge of the town, in one of the poorer sections.  It's small, and has seen better days, but she keeps it clean enough.  She looks around at the houses crammed in up next to each other, with hardly a yard or any privacy and sighs> Fire more likely to break out here than up there.  <she shakes her head and looks around, paranoid of ravens now>
[20:38] arynwyn: (( FF? Does she go to church? ))
[20:39] ChaosAngelSox: ((Yes and yes))
[20:41] arynwyn: <Sunday morning the church bells chime and everyone is in their places. Up in the front pew, head bowed, is the man who pulled Mrs. Addleton out of the fire. He's wearing a white tunic and leather breeches (forgot to mention they were black) again, but this time he has on a black vest as well. There's a line of men all dressed the same as him in the front row; they've always been there and she's probably noticed them before, but no one really knows much about them except that they are part of the Church.
[20:41] arynwyn: >
[20:47] ChaosAngelSox: <She walks in and notices him.  She'd never given much thought to these men before, but now she's curious.  She always sits in the back - the front is for more Quality gents and ladies, like Mrs. Addleton and the like, so she daren't sit right behind him.  She looks around and judges her time, then quickly darts to the front to stand in front of him.  Uncertain how to address him or how to behave around him, she drops a neat curtsey> I wanted to thank you again, for Mrs. Addleton.  Even if she weren't my employer, I'd thank you for what you did for her, but as it is, you saved me as much as her.  <she looks around nervously and does her best not to fidget; she's never been at the front during service before, except briefly for communion.  Even just saying a few words to someone in a front pew is a little unnerving, but it wouldn't be right not to say something, she feels>
[20:50] arynwyn: <all of the men turn and look at him, but he merely looks up at her. His eyes are serious but very kind. He clears his throat as he studies her a moment, then says quietly> You're welcome. <his voice is soft with a High British accent, obviously educated and well-bred>
[20:53] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she blinks in surprise.  Hell, I don't know what I expected, really.  She curtsies again, feeling stupid and awkward and childish next to these men -and this one in particular- and then hurries to the back pews.  She sits across the aisle from where he is (so, diagonal, since she's in the back), and does her level best to think of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost instead of the strange Churchman - or whatever he is - and his possible connection to birds and saving old ladies from fires.  Her level best, however, is not nearly good enough; she keeps tearing her eyes away from the back of his head>
[20:54] arynwyn: <After the service, the men file out>
[20:56] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <Stands and waits for her betters to leave first, as usual.  I am going to keep my head bowed properly and think on my sins, like a good girl she admonishes herself.  Yeah, right.  Her eyes fly to the Churchman and watches him walk out with the others before she dares to move>
[20:57] arynwyn: <He glances back once, and his eyes connect directly with hers. Though his face doesn't change, his eyes seem to smile at her. Then he looks back and files out with the rest of them>
[21:00] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <heads for the door, thoughts full of the mystery of this man.  She pulls out and toys with the tuppenny brass cross she has on a cloth cord around her neck: a habit of hers when lost in thought.  She's so lost, she doesn't really think about where she's going - she just walks>
 
 ((Hm.  what happens if she gets in trouble?  )) 
[21:01] arynwyn: (( Dunno. Why don't you find out? ;-) ))
[21:05] ChaosAngelSox: ((:3))
 
 ...<She doesn't even realize where she is until she nearly walks into someone>
 <This particular someone is a street tough - and he's not alone.  He has a couple of friends with him, and they grin at her> Whut's a sweet bird like you doin' 'roun' 'ere, eh? 
 Meriel: Sorry!  I think I'm lost.  I'll just...go back the way I came...<backing away>
 Now, tha's no fun.  Shoul' stay an' play wi' us a bit, yeah? <grins> ((Giving different color than your guy :3 ))
 Meriel: No, I...I'll just leave....<winces as the guy grabs her arm> Please let go...
 Don' see as why I shoul'.  <pulls her towards him and laughs when she tries to push away from him> Boys, she don' seem ta want our 'steemed company.  <they laugh>  Well, we gots ways ta keep ya runnin' off too early, yeah?
[21:07] arynwyn: <a raven flies by and lands on a fencepost not too far away>
[21:11] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Please, please don't hurt me.
 Oh, now tha's up ta you, now innit?  <they laugh again, and the tough who has her arm throws her into an alley behind them>
 Meriel: <hits the wall hard enough to knock the wind out of her, but nothing serious.  She coughs a little and looks around, but the only way out is being blocked by the three guys ..unless I suddenly sprouted wings.  She starts looking for something to use as a weapon, trying to fight the panic rising in her brain>
 No way out, tart, and no one ta help ya.  No point in raisin' a fuss.  So ya jus' be nice ta us, hm and may be ya can walk back home again.  <they snigger quietly.  The first one, who does most of the talking (okay, all of it, 'cause I'm lazy) advances on her, while the other two make sure the alleyway's blocked off>
[21:13] arynwyn: <There are two thuds and the two thugs blocking the alleyway lay on the ground unconscious. Standing there is the man who saved Mrs. Addleton. He doesn't say anything, just looks at the two of them, calculating>
[21:13] arynwyn: (two being her and the thug that's left)
[21:20] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <blinks>
 <spins around at hearing the thuds> Whut's dis den? Ya'll wait yer turn, gov.  <his hand moves to a knife at his side>
 Meriel: <pushes off the wall to try and get away; true, at this point, she can really only go further into the alley, but every step away from the thug makes her feel better, and if she can find something sharp or sufficiently heavy....>
 <Unfortunately, her attempt at getting away doesn't succeed; the tough is alert enough to turn back around> 'Ere now! <he grabs for her and manages a handful of her shirt; he tugs backwards, tearing the thin material and revealing her shoulder and part of her arm, but he just readjusts his grip to her bicep quickly> Not done wi' ya yet, duckie! 
[21:21] arynwyn: <steps forward> Take your hands off of her, now. <his eyes are narrowed, the only sign of his anger>
[21:23] ChaosAngelSox: <looks back at him> Or ya'll whut den?  <he throws her down so he can draw his knife and point it at the interloper> Ya like dis better den, hm?  Taste of da metal an' all?
 Meriel: <grunts as she hits the ground.  I'm getting really sick of being thrown around.>
[21:24] arynwyn: <He moves like lightning. Fist to the throat, a knee to the stomach, and a blow to the back of the head has the thug out cold in less than five seconds. He straightens up, kicks the knife away, and looks over at her> Are you hurt?
[21:26] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <gets to her feet, and self-consciously tries to hold the torn parts of her shirt together> Just knocked about a bit, thanks to you. <she's blushing at having so much skin showing ((Oh noes! Not a shoulder!!!)), at ending up here, at needing to be rescued, and by the fact that it's him, of all people>
[21:27] arynwyn: You shouldn't be in this part of town alone. <he takes her arm gently and starts to walk her to her house>
[21:28] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I know.  I wasn't watching where I was going....I'm sorry.  <she looks over to him.  I shouldn't.  It's impertinent.  ...but when has that ever stopped me?> So, is this what you do, then?  Fly around and save people?  <she winces a little as she realizes she actually said "fly">
[21:30] arynwyn: <he looks down at her, very serious> Yes. But you mustn't tell anyone. I was careless at the Addleson home. <sounds like he's mentally kicking himself>
[21:32] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: ... ... ...<comes out of her shock; she didn't really expect to be right> Who'd I tell who'd believe me?  <something occurs to her> Did I get you in trouble then, this morning?  If I did, it wasn't my plan to, I promise.
[21:33] arynwyn: No, our Grandmaster was out of earshot, thankfully. <he still has a gentle but strong grip on her arm> 
[21:35] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: That's good.  <sigh of relief, then she looks at her arm> I can get home well enough, and I promise to pay attention to my surroundings this time.  You may think me a daft imbecile, but truly I'm not.  ...usually.
[21:36] arynwyn: <he drops his hand but continues walking with her> Will you allow me to walk you home, as a friend if not protector?
[21:37] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she laughs> Friend, you say?  I don't know the first thing about you, nor you about me.  But I'd be glad of the company, all the same.  <she toys with her cross> Don't even know what to call you.
[21:38] arynwyn: <he stops and gives a small bow> Forgive me. I am Aiden Mortuse.
[21:39] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: And I'm Meriel Thomas.  Pleased to make your acquaintance, sir.  <stops to curtsey quickly>
[21:39] arynwyn: Aiden: The pleasure is mine. <turns and starts toward her house again>
[21:40] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <blushes, and resumes holding her shirt together> So...you're a clergyman of some sort?  A monk or such?
[21:42] arynwyn: Aiden: We are sponsored by the Church but not part of it, except those of us that were raised as orphans by the Church. Our debt goes deeper.
[21:45] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Sorry to hear that.  My parents are dead too now, though that's only been a year ago.  <tucks another loose strand of hair behind her ear, "tsk"ing again> So is playing savior part of your debt, or is it a pastime? <smiles faintly>
[21:46] arynwyn: Aiden: It is what I was born to do. <he clasps his hands together behind him as they stroll>
[21:47] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Oh.  <she falls quiet a bit, not sure what to say to that> Must be nice, to just...know like that.
[21:53] arynwyn: (( Sorry, trying to fix something with Tim's mom ))
[21:54] ChaosAngelSox: (( <gives Phillips head screwdriver>))
[21:55] arynwyn: Aiden: Is it? <sounds thoughtful> Sometimes. Other times I wish I had more freedom, I suppose.
[21:57] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she snorts> Freedom.  Not sure any of us has that.  <"tsk"s again as the wind pulls more hair out of her bun and tries to hold it back out of her face>  I'm lucky enough that I can read, so I got the job with Mrs. Addleton, making her tea and snaps and reading to her since her eyes aren't so good anymore.  Not much else I could do, aside from be a scullery maid or a waitress.  <she laughs a little> Da always threatened to send me to Convent; maybe I should've let him.
[22:11] arynwyn: Aiden: You would be safe there, at least. 
[22:12] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she shoots him a curious look> You're worried about me, Mr. Mortuse?
[22:13] arynwyn: Aiden: Yes. If you keep walking into the wrong parts of town, anyway.
[22:15] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I said that was an accident, didn't I?  I was thinking.... <her face tinges pink as she recalls she was thinking about him, actually>  And how'd you know to be there, of all places? <she stops, since her house is in sight now>
[22:16] arynwyn: Aiden: <he bows his head a little> We see all. We know all. We protect all.
[22:18] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: If that's true, why not stop what you're able to?  Maybe the fire couldn't be helped, but you could've flown up and put me on my right path instead of waiting for me to get into trouble.  <it's not accusatory - well, okay, maybe it is A LITTLE - it's mostly just curious>
[22:20] arynwyn: Aiden: We do not take away free will. That would be against God. You had every right to walk into the wrong part of town. For all I knew, you had business there. We are also supposed to give the person a chance to save themselves. We only help when help is truly needed.
[22:21] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: If I'd had a bit o' brick about, things might've been different back there.  <she looks over at her little hovel> I'm all but home now.  Thank you, again.  Not sure how a scrap like me would repay one as you, but the offer's there if you've need of it.
[22:22] arynwyn: Aiden: <gives a small bow> The same for you, too. You can find me at the Church most days.
[22:22] arynwyn: (( bathroom ))
[22:25] arynwyn: (( better ))
[22:25] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <chuckles lightly> Bowing to me like I'm somebody.  You're a trip, Mr. Mortuse.  Perhaps I'll run into you at Confession; I go most Tuesdays.  They're my light days at Mrs. Addleton's, you see.  <curtsies>  Well, I best get on.  Unexpected mending to see to, and all.  <still holding her shirt together, she heads home>
[22:26] arynwyn: Aiden: <quietly, as she walks away> It was very nice to meet you, Meriel... <he turns and heads back to the Church>
[22:28] ChaosAngelSox: ((Now what? <bounce bounce> ))
[22:28] arynwyn: (( um... >.> ))
[22:29] ChaosAngelSox: ((She'll be at the church Tuesday. ))
[22:29] ChaosAngelSox: ((wonder what would happen if he overheard some of her confession somehow...))
[22:29] arynwyn: (( We could do that. Start with her in confession? ))
[22:30] ChaosAngelSox: ((Sure sure :3 ))
[22:32] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <is praying in a pew until the previous congregant comes out.  She waits a moment, then rises, crosses herself and heads into the confessional box, closing the door behind her.  She sighs quietly a moment, and then slides her side of the confessional window open, starting with the rote> Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.  It's a week since my last confession.
 
 ((Should I do the priesty bits too, or does Aiden's order rank highly enough to take confessions?))
[22:33] arynwyn: (( Do the priesty bits too. ))
[22:35] ChaosAngelSox: Priest: What sins have you to confess, child?
 Meriel: I had an envy of my employer's library <she always confesses this>, Father.  <she always starts off with the same, relatively small, things: envy of Mrs. Addleton's library, fine home and clothes, annoyance at her neighbors, etc.>
[22:36] arynwyn: Aiden: <passes by the confessional, bending down to pick up a stray Bible that's been dropped on the floor>
[22:38] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: ...I had a hatred of three hooligans who menaced me and...<shifts uneasily in her seat, as this last one isn't something she's used to having to confess> and a lusting for the man who saved me from them.  Worse still that he's...not mine to have, though I know Lust's a sin all the same. 
 Priest: ((Not that this bit matters, but...)) <used to the relatively same litany of sins, he actually hesitates a moment at hearing her say this>
[22:39] arynwyn: Aiden: <he straightens up and pauses, blinking a couple of times before clearing his throat softly and putting the bible away>
[22:41] ChaosAngelSox: Priest: <gives her a number of Hail Marys and rosaries to say>
 Meriel: Thank you, Father.  <exits the confessional, already working on her prescribed penance>
[22:41] arynwyn: Aiden: <he's seated in a pew, next in line for the confessional, his head bowed. He doesn't look up when she exits>
[22:43] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <stops and blinks a moment when she sees him.  She clears her throat, blushing lightly and starts over on her Hail Marys.  She takes a seat in the last pew to work on her penance; she normally walks home while she does it, but given that last time she got lost in thought, she nearly wound up raped, she decides to play it safe and stick around.  Really.  That's her reason <.<  >
[22:45] arynwyn: Aiden: <stands up and goes into the confessional. He's in for much longer than the average person, and when he comes out he looks grave. He glances back at her in the pews and gives a small nod>
[22:46] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <looks over when he comes out and smiles a little when he nods, then shakes her head, as if disagreeing with a voice only she hears.  She rises and heads for the door>
[22:47] arynwyn: Aiden: <he takes a step toward her, but the priest comes up behind him, scowling. So instead, he turns and heads back into the church>
[22:48] ChaosAngelSox: ((Ooooooooooooooooooo.  busted.))
[22:48] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[22:48] ChaosAngelSox: ((on one hand, I'm getting kind of sleepy.  On the other, I like this guy. ))
[22:49] arynwyn: (( My eyes are screaming sleep so... yeah. Too much meds. ))
[22:49] ChaosAngelSox: ((Okay.  we dream up stuffs for them.))
[22:49] arynwyn: (( *snugs* ))
[22:49] ChaosAngelSox: ((<hugs> g'night.  feel better ))
[22:49] arynwyn: (( Thanks. G'night. ))

[11:45] ChaosAngelSox: we need an excuse for him to be near her without the rest of the Brotherhood around too. >.>  
[11:46] arynwyn: That's easy.
[11:46] ChaosAngelSox: <she walks into some more thugs>
[11:46] arynwyn: Nah. 
[11:46] ChaosAngelSox: Who starts then?
[11:46] arynwyn: <One evening, as she comes home from tending to Mrs. Addleton, a raven sits atop her house. It peers at her as she approaches>
[11:46] ChaosAngelSox: ((xD that works.))
[11:49] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she looks up and blinks at the raven> What are y.... <she stops, lest her neighbors think she's daft for talking to a bird> Shouldn't be here. <she says, unlocking her door and going in.  She doesn't lock the door behind her though, and she puts her kettle on the hearth with enough water for two.
 She looks the same as she always does: undyed blouse, dark skirt to her ankles, etc.  But there's an odd sense around her that hasn't been there before.  A tingle of something older and slightly...supernatural.>
[11:49] arynwyn: (( Open windows? ))
[11:50] ChaosAngelSox: ((Hm.  Yes, she'll open a window if she has the hearth stoked up and going.  Which I forgot to mention; she'd have to be doing that first.  >.>  Can't leave a fire burning all day; you'd burn the neighborhood down))
[11:50] arynwyn: (( Well there's what happened to Mrs. Addleton! xD ))
[11:50] ChaosAngelSox: (( <snerk>))
[11:52] arynwyn: Aiden: <flutters in through an open window and shifts. His hair is windblown and he looks tired. He's wearing the same white tunic, black leather pants and black boots, but there's a little blood on the sleeve of his shirt> I know I shouldn't. <he sighs a little>
 
[11:58] arynwyn: (( Should I really put my crappy work experience on here? >_< I mean, it's just 3 jobs with 2-3 months each and none of them pertain to the job I want... ))
[11:59] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Then why are you? <she's trying to sound cold to him - and isn't doing half bad a job of it.  Inside her home is a collection of old wood furniture: a small table, with two chairs near the front window.  An old rug made from rags on the floor.  The hearth is next to the stove.  There's a single bed in the far corner, along the same wall as the stove.  There's a nightstand with a wash basin and pitcher near the bed.  Along the wall opposite the hearth and stove are some shelves with jars of dried herbs, ointments, oils, and salves.  She's got a creaky rocking chair with a Bible and some sewing on it.  Back in the back, in the corner opposite the bed, is a cabinet for foodstuffs and a large washtub.  At the end of the bed is a chest.  Herbs and flowers hang from the ceiling everywhere, in various stages of drying.  Over near the stove are more shelves, with some few dishes on them.
 She pokes at the coals and tosses on kindling sparingly, trying to get a fire going; the kettle is on a hook that swings into the fireplace, but is currently swung out of the way.>
[12:00] ChaosAngelSox: ((Yes.  Having some jobs is better than having none, though you'll likely have to explain to an employer why you've jumped around so much.  You might emphasize that you had a husband in the Army so had to move a lot.))
[12:00] ChaosAngelSox: ((Not in the resume, but when the question comes up.  For MT, they may not even ask.))
[12:00] arynwyn: (( sec ))
[12:07] arynwyn: (( Kk, thanks ))
[12:08] arynwyn: Aiden: <short pause> Because I wanted to see you.
[12:11] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <sighs> Had to do this today?  <she looks over at him and blinks> What happened?  <she hesitates a moment, then approaches to look at the blood on his sleeve.  The tingle, the feeling of magic, gets stronger as she draws near> You have to get rough with someone today, perhaps?
[12:12] ChaosAngelSox: ((And no, he wouldn't have felt the magic feeling (that sounds dirty xD) before now))
[12:12] arynwyn: Aiden: <his mouth tightens a little and he moves his arm away from her> I am disturbed you. I apologize. <he gives a short bow and turns toward the door>
[12:14] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Did you hurt yourself?  Or was it someone else did the hurting?  I...<she goes to her shelves and retrieves a small jar of ointment> ...I have something, fix it right up, if that's the case.
[12:15] arynwyn: Aiden: It's nothing, just a scratch. I will take care of it. <he pulls the door open>
[12:17] arynwyn: (( I send to you email ))
[12:17] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I'm sorry.  I'm just cross today.  It's...well, never you mind that, but I didn't mean to offend you.  If nothing else...<she offers the jar to him> Take it with.  I can make more, whenever I need it.  Just dab it on with some clean cloth; takes the sting out, heals it up. <still holding the jar at arm's length towards him>
[12:18] arynwyn: Aiden: <he takes the jar carefully> You're too kind. <he tucks it into a pocket, then again turns to go> Take care, fair one.
[12:19] ChaosAngelSox: ((List your work experience backwards, most recent first))
[12:19] arynwyn: (( oh okay ))
[12:20] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <blushes> Shouldn't call me that.  <she goes and fills the kettle> I'm sorry to have been cross with you, but...<stop it.  It's better he leaves.>
[12:21] ChaosAngelSox: ((I'm sure Mooms'll come across all kinds of things she'll want to do with it, but it looks okay to me.  I mean, a little plain, but that's all formatting))
[12:21] arynwyn: Aiden:  <he stops and looks back at her, his brow knitting a bit> Are you alright?
[12:21] ChaosAngelSox: (( (Link: http://www.how-to-write-a-resume.org/)(Link: http://www.how-to-write-a-resume.org/)http://www.how-to-write-a-resume.org/  ))
[12:22] arynwyn: (( Yeah, I don't know how to make it pretty... Should I do colors or is that unprofessional? ))
[12:22] ChaosAngelSox: ((Umm.  Headings in blue or something subdued like that might be okay?  But I'm not real sure.))
[12:22] arynwyn: (( okay ))
[12:23] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she responds shortly> Fine.  Nothing as you should worry about.  <she stays over near the hearth so she has some excuse for the heat in her face - even if it's not a roaring fire>
[12:24] arynwyn: Aiden: <gives a short bow> As you wish. Forgive my intrusion. <he steps out and shuts the door behind him>
[12:28] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <lets out a sigh of relief and goes to sit in a chair near the open window> Of all the blessed days for him to show up...and right on top of my house!  <she folds her arms on the table and rests her head on them, mumbling> Nothing's right at all about any of this and today's the worst day of the whole month to have to deal with it.  <heavy sigh, then she pushes herself up> If I'm to have any food at all, best get to it.
[12:29] arynwyn: <there's the sound of fluttering wings and a caw in the distance>
[12:31] ChaosAngelSox: ((Mooms says she'll look at it, so whenever you're done poking at it, send it to me and I'll forward it to her :) 
 
 Also, now what? :3 ))
[12:31] arynwyn: (( kk, sending again then ))
[12:31] arynwyn: (( Not sure. >.> ))
[12:32] arynwyn: (( oh, I know. something small but.. ))
[12:32] ChaosAngelSox: ((okee :) ))
[12:32] arynwyn: (( does she lock her door... somehow? ))
[12:33] ChaosAngelSox: ((She does; it's unusual in the poor areas, but she paid extra money to get her door locked.  Sometimes, if it's warm at night, she leaves her window open a crack though))
[12:34] arynwyn: (( kk ))
[12:34] arynwyn: <One evening, as she returns home, there's a small box on her doorstep>
 
 (( bathroom ))
[12:36] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she stops and examines the box carefully, as if she doesn't trust it.  She picks it up warily, then unlocks her door and brings it inside.  She opens her window a bit more, starts the fire going and then sits at her table to open it>
[12:37] arynwyn: <inside is a stack of books - a couple romance novels, a couple adventure books, a new Bible, a book of herbs, and lastly, a book on Magick>
[12:43] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she boggles at finding books> So expensive!  <she pulls out the romance novels, flips through them, and blushes.  The adventure books make her smile and she pets the cover of the new Bible.  She poo-poos the book on herbs at first until she flips it open and reads a little of it, then she revises her opinion and sets it down carefully next to the Bible.  But the last book drives her smile off.  She looks around, terrified.  For a second, she thinks of throwing it in the fire, even starts towards the hearth to do that.  But in the end she stops, looks around, and ends up hiding it under a loose floorboard under her bed.  She puts the chamber pot atop the floorboard and looks around again, as if someone might've seen her with it.  She goes to her rocking chair and picks up her old Bible and starts reading it dutifully>
[12:44] arynwyn: (( :3 ))
[12:44] ChaosAngelSox: ((This might make for an interesting confession....))
[12:45] arynwyn: (( She should overhear his this time xD ))
[12:45] ChaosAngelSox: ((Okee!))
[12:45] arynwyn: (( Enter Meriel! ))
[12:46] ChaosAngelSox: <Tuesday afternoon, she goes to the church, as usual.  She crosses herself as she enters and, seeing no one else about, believes the confessional to be empty.  She heads towards it, thinking over what she's to say>
[12:47] arynwyn: ...I confess, Grandmaster, that I am unable to stop thinking about her. <Aiden's voice is quiet and subdued> But I cannot see why we are not allowed --
[12:47] arynwyn: (( Grr ))
[12:51] arynwyn: Grandmaster: Enough! The Church took you in despite your... abdnormality. The least you can do is stay chaste! <he sounds angry and annoyed>
 Aiden: <quiet sigh> Yes, Grandmaster. I confess that I spent my monthly allowance on books for her.
 Grandmaster: You--
 Aiden: She does not know they were from me. I will tell her employer to say they were from her, perhaps. 
 Grandmaster: You'd better or you'll get the whip! <exhales heavily> Anything else?
 Aiden: No, Grandmaster, that is all. 
 Grandmaster: <gives him his pennance and they both step out. The Grandmaster is a tall, thin man not unlike Aiden, but very severe looking with flashing green eyes. He strides off in the other direction. Aiden blinks when he sees Meriel and goes even paler than usual>
[12:54] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she stops when she hears someone in there, and her eyes widen when she realizes it's him.  Hearing him talk, she gets increasingly red-faced and grabs for her cross.  She feels rooted to the spot, even as her heart (for various different reasons) feels like it's trying to hammer its way out of her chest.  
 When they come out, she takes a step back flinchingly, and licks her lips, which seem to have suddenly gone dry> I...didn't realize anyone was...I'm sorry.  I...have to...<she turns and runs for the door>
[12:55] arynwyn: Aiden: <sighs and runs a hand through his hair, his shoulders slumping. He turns and walks back to the dormatory slowly>
[12:59] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <runs all the way home, unlocks her door with shaking hands, and locks it again behind her.  She packs the books away (putting the book on Magick on the bottom) back in their box, throws open the chest (which has her few clothes and blankets) and begins packing it as well.  She talks to herself the whole time> I have to leave.  I can't stay.  The books and the one book and that and....I'll have to tell Mrs. Addleton something; perhaps she can write me a reference.  <she occasionally throws terrified glances over her shoulder at the front door and window>
[13:00] arynwyn: (( is she really gunna leave? ))
[13:00] ChaosAngelSox: ((Ohh yes.  She is the most spooked.  Also, that feeling of magic about her?  Mostly gone now.))
[13:01] arynwyn: (( why is she spooked? ))
[13:01] ChaosAngelSox: ((<whistles>))
[13:01] arynwyn: (( Lol, that's okay, I can move my storyline to wherever she flees to, assuming it's a town. ))
[13:02] ChaosAngelSox: ((Assuming he doesn't show up and calm her down.  But yes, she'll go to another town, probably the next closest one West of there.))
[13:02] arynwyn: (( kk. do eet. 'cause he's not got a reason to show up. :P ))
[13:08] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <tells Mrs. Addleton that she has a sick aunt in Westhaven who needs her.  Mrs. Addleton writes her a very nice reference.  By the time of Sunday's Mass, she's gone.  Her home is empty of human life - the furniture and dishes are still there, but then they came with the place as part of the rent.
 She arrives in Westhaven, dusty and exhausted, on a Saturday.  She finds the first posting for a rental and hands over her first week's rent.  Still on the outskirts of town, she moves into one of several small homes built around a communal courtyard.  There's a shared well, and two bathhouses (one for men and one for the women); the homes themselves are smaller than her last one, but since she doesn't have a washtub in there, it feels almost like more space. 
 She takes up a job as a governess for a merchant's family, teaching their son, who is 5, and their daughter, 3, and goes to church with them.  She makes a little extra selling ointments and salves and remedies to her neighbors.  
 Mostly she tries to forget everything that happened.  She doesn't do well with this>
[13:11] arynwyn: <After she's settled in and starts to make friends, she begins to hear strange rumors of people being savagely killed at night, two in Westhaven since she moved there>
[13:13] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she prays for the safety of everyone she knows...and buys a lock for her door.  Again.  Sometimes, at night, she reads the book on magick, but she doesn't get too far in it before she gets antsy and worried.  She would be anyway, but with the rumors, every little noise spooks her.  So she puts it away and swaps it for her Bible, looks out the window...and keeps her fire poker close to hand as the only weapon she has>
[13:15] arynwyn: <A week after the third murder, Aiden arrives. In person. He doesn't see her walking to work, but she can see him talking to a couple of townsfolk. He's in his Brotherhood vest and looking grave>
[13:17] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <Oh god...why him?  Why did they send him?  She keeps her head down as much as possible when she sees him, and holds onto her cross as if it's a shield.  It's so hard not to stare at him.  Hopefully he'll just find the murderer and go back.  Please, please.>
 
 ((Heheh - you know, sometimes she takes the kids for walks.  <evil grin>))
[13:18] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[13:18] arynwyn: (( I think I need food and a nap. Didn't get much sleep last night. 0)
[13:18] arynwyn: ))
[13:18] ChaosAngelSox: ((awwwww okee.))
[13:18] ChaosAngelSox: ((<slips you caffeine>))
[13:19] arynwyn: (( *hugs* Be back in a little while. Get your paper done. ))
[13:19] ChaosAngelSox: (( >.> I'm working on it.  sort of.))
[13:19] *** "arynwyn" signed off at Wed Jan 27 13:19:38 2010.
[13:19] *** "arynwyn" signed on at Wed Jan 27 13:19:40 2010.
[14:20] ChaosAngelSox: ((Ha!  I just sat back down after finishing my workout too!  And here you are, typing))
[14:34] ChaosAngelSox: ((....well it says you're typing, anyway))
[15:31] arynwyn: (( was not typing o_O ))
[15:36] arynwyn: (( Herro? ))
[15:38] ChaosAngelSox: ((went to shower ))
[15:38] arynwyn: (( ah okay ))
[15:39] ChaosAngelSox: ((You clearly has a poltergeist.))
[15:39] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[15:39] ChaosAngelSox: ((said you were typing for the longest time >.> ))
[15:39] ChaosAngelSox: ((how do you feel?))
[15:39] arynwyn: (( Still sleepy. But Ben came over and started watching TV and since I can't sleep in the bedroom... >_< ))
[15:40] ChaosAngelSox: (( :P ))
[15:40] ChaosAngelSox: ((since you can't sleep.....RP? :3 ))
[15:40] arynwyn: (( Yep ))
[15:40] ChaosAngelSox: ((need a repost?))
[15:40] arynwyn: Please.
[15:40] arynwyn: (( ))
[15:42] ChaosAngelSox: [13:15] arynwyn: <A week after the third murder, Aiden arrives. In person. He doesn't see her walking to work, but she can see him talking to a couple of townsfolk. He's in his Brotherhood vest and looking grave>
 [13:17] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <Oh god...why him?  Why did they send him?  She keeps her head down as much as possible when she sees him, and holds onto her cross as if it's a shield.  It's so hard not to stare at him.  Hopefully he'll just find the murderer and go back.  Please, please.>
 
 ((Heheh - you know, sometimes she takes the kids for walks.  <evil grin> ))
 
 ((....so she could be taking the kids out and they see him? :3  You know kids, just run right up to people....))
[15:42] arynwyn: (( Sure :P ))
[15:42] arynwyn: Aiden: <he continues to canvas the streets, talking to people and getting a feel for the place>
[15:48] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <walking with the children, hand in hand.  Paul, who is 5, and Rebecca, who's 3 - and demanding sweeties> Now, now, we're just getting a bit of the marketing done for your mum before she comes home.  No sweeties, this time.  It's a chance for you both to practice your counting.  <She's dressed a little better, as her governess job pays more: she has an actually white shirt now, crisp and clean, and a skirt of dark blue.  Her hair's still pulled back in her usual bun and she has her brass cross around her neck, of course>
 Paul: <as they walk along, he tugs on her hand> Look!  Who's that?
 Meriel: <looks where he indicates and pales> ...a stranger, and what have I told you about strangers? Especially nowadays?
 Paul: He's talking to Mrs. Ellison though! 
 Meriel: Yes he is and you leave him be....<he slips away from her and dashes across the street to Aiden and Mrs. Ellison> Paul!  <a carriage goes past just then, blocking her from running after the boy just yet>
 Paul: <runs up to Aiden> I'm Paul Markinson.  Who are you?  <beams at the excitement of finding someone new to talk to.  Mrs. Ellison laughs>
[15:50] arynwyn: Aiden: <kneels down> Hello there Paul. My name is Aiden Mortuse. I'm trying to find the bad man who's hurting people. Have you seen anyone strange and scary around?
[15:52] ChaosAngelSox: Paul: <goes wide-eyed and shakes his head> No sir.  No one like that here.  Pa always says this is a good neighborhood and we don't allow no riff-raff.  <Mrs. Ellison laughs again>
 Meriel: <with no choice but to go retrieve her charge, she hopes to just dash in and be off with the child.  She steels herself as the carriage passes, then crosses after him> C'mon, Paul, leave them be now.  <she reaches for his hand, keeping her eyes focused on the boy as she mentally pleads with Aiden Don't notice me, don't notice me....>
[15:54] arynwyn: Aiden: <he stands back up and, with empty eyes, turns to her> And you miss? Have you noticed anyone less than desirable out? <he makes no indication that he even recognizes her>
[15:58] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <blinks.  This...is what I wanted, isn't it?  She clears her throat> No, sir, I'm afraid not.  <she takes Paul's hand and swallows> 
 Mrs. Ellison: Wrong neighborhood to look in anyway; should try Cheapside, on the outskirts.  <sniffs disdainfully> Most of our undesirables skulk about there.
 Meriel:  It's not...so bad as all that...<as her own neighborhood is mentioned>  I am sorry, but we do have to dash, or my mistress'll catch after me.  <she curtsies as best she can with her hands full of children to Mrs. Ellison.  She watches Aiden a moment before dropping one for him too> I am sorry.
[15:59] arynwyn: Aiden: Not to worry. I will find this madman and bring him to justice. <he turns back to Mrs. Ellison, almost dismissing Meriel> I will certianly be sure to check , ah... Cheapside. 
[16:02] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <looks over her shoulder at him as they pass.  He didn't even know who I was.  She makes herself face forward again.  No.  No.  This is better.  It's better he forgot.  It's safer.  She squeezes the children's hands> No more running off now, Paul.  <Paul is waving to Aiden as they walk off>  It isn't safe at all these days for that sort of thing.  <her heart feels like lead in her chest, cold and heavy>
[16:02] arynwyn: (( now what? ))
[16:03] ChaosAngelSox: ((If he's investigating her neighborhood, he'll end up knocking on her door?))
[16:03] ChaosAngelSox: ((This is more and more intriguing :3 ))
[16:03] arynwyn: (( Lol. Yeah, he will. ))
[16:04] arynwyn: <A couple days later, he knocks on her door. Either it's the weekend when she doesn't work or the evening if she does work weekends>
[16:04] ChaosAngelSox: ((We'll say weekend :3 ))
[16:07] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <looks up at the knock; she's re-reading one of the romance novels at her table.  She gets up, answers her door and stops dead when she sees him> ...Mr. Mortuse.  <her hand flies to her brass cross>  Good morning to you.  ((Say, late morning?  almost lunchtime? I'm just making this up; if you want it later, pretend she said "afternoon" or "evening" or whatever)) <she clears her throat> How goes your investigation?  
[16:07] arynwyn: (( that's fine ))
[16:07] arynwyn: Aiden: Not very well. <small bow> I won't bother you as we've already spoken. Good day.
[16:08] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <the words are out of her mouth before she can stop them> You don't remember me?
[16:09] arynwyn: Aiden: <he stops and looks back at her> Of course I remember you. <blinks>
[16:12] ChaosAngelSox: ((Ooh, should she have that "magic feeling" about her again? xD))
[16:12] arynwyn: (( Depends. It gives her PMS so... If she's snippy to him again then he really WON'T ever talk to her again. >.> ))
[16:13] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: No, I meant...nevermind, I shouldn't even have brought it up.  <Stupid, stupid girl. She curtsies> And I'm keeping you from your work.  I'm sorry.
[16:13] ChaosAngelSox: ((wrong way round, but you have a point))
[16:13] arynwyn: (( well, yeah ))
[16:14] arynwyn: Aiden: I assumed that you left because of something I did so I was leaving you to your new life. <his eyes look pained>
[16:16] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <blinks.  Oh shite.  I had to pry.> I...that's not...<her brow furrows>...exactly right...<she sighs>
[16:17] arynwyn: Aiden: Oh. Well, that's good. I thought maybe that book... but I can sense it, you see... part of the Brotherhood training... <sort of mumbling this last part>
[16:18] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: ...sense...what? <very quietly.  She's standing quite still, a rabbit wary of a predator>
[16:18] arynwyn: Aiden: Your magick. <also very quietly. He glances around to make sure there's no one within earshot>
[16:22] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <shushes him anyway and moves in a little closer so she can whisper at him vehemently> I don't have any such thing!  You must be mistaken.  <looking around, she straightens up, but only barely raises her voice> Come in if we're to talk about that, please?
[16:22] arynwyn: Aiden: <he nods and follows her inside> 
[16:24] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <shuts and locks the door behind him and tries to play gracious hostess, indicating a seat at her table> Tea? <she's quite forgotten the romance book is lying open on the table to a particularly...<ahem> interesting scene>
 
 ((Well, as interesting as those scenes got back then...))
[16:24] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[16:24] arynwyn: Aiden: No, thank you. I don't mean to offend you. But you seemed so accepting of what I am. Why should your gift be any different?
[16:27] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I don't have one.  I don't have any idea what you're talking about.  <she busies herself making tea anyway, the better not to have to look him in the eye - but she does sound sincere> You....you're not a demon, or you couldn't be in church.  And you're not a...<stumbles>...not a witch, you don't have the eyes for it.  You've been nothing but good and kind to me, so why wouldn't I accept you?  <screws her eyes tight at her phrasing> ...accept...whatever it is you are.  <she corrects>
[16:28] arynwyn: Aiden: <he's quiet for a long moment> Forgive me. I am mistaken.
[16:30] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <nods and stands> ... ...if you want to know, you have to swear to tell no one.  Not your confessor, not your Grandmaster.  <she dares a look at him> Could you do that?  Isn't it....isn't it better to just not know and just let me be normal?
[16:31] arynwyn: Aiden: If that is what you wish. <looks a little pained again> I will leave and not come back, if that is what you want.
[16:32] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I...<she finally gives up and sits down at the table> I don't know what I want.  <she realizes the book is open...and what it's open to, and slams it shut hastily, the blush rising to her face again>
[16:33] arynwyn: Aiden: <he nods> I suspected as much. But it whatever it is scares you enough to make you give up your life and move, then I have no right knowing. 
[16:34] arynwyn: *if whatever
[16:35] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she sighs> I moved so I wouldn't have to give up my life. My Actual Life.  And...<she looks at her hands in her lap so he won't see how red she's getting>...and I was causing you nothing but trouble atop it all, which is a fine way to repay you for saving me.
[16:36] arynwyn: Aiden: The trouble I was in was my own doing.
[16:37] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: There are some as wouldn't say so.  They'd blame me for it all.  If my choice is between burning and stoning, I'll run, thanks.
[16:39] arynwyn: Aiden: <he nods> 
[16:39] arynwyn: (( can't think of anything for him to say ))
[16:42] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: ... ... ...<she's silent a while then says> I shouldn't keep you, when you're meant to be helping others.  But...<she stands> They've no right to call you abnormal.  Half the people here wish they could turn into a bird and fly away from it all.  But...they don't appreciate what it is to be normal, do they?  Don't know how lucky they have it, hm?
[16:43] ChaosAngelSox: *keep you to myself,
[16:44] arynwyn: Aiden: <says quietly, looking down at his hands> It's meant I am to die on this mission. <faint sigh> 
[16:45] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <snaps her head up to look at him> Why?  <she shakes her head> Why would they want that?
[16:46] arynwyn: Aiden: Because I grow restless in the Order. <he shrugs and sits down finally> I want out but they can't have that. They say I am ungrateful and should ask for nothing. <pause> I don't know why I'm telling you this. I'm sorry.
[16:47] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <the water's boiling but she doesn't seem to hear it> Then...what will you do?
[16:48] arynwyn: Aiden: I will fight this <he stops>... I will stop him, if I can, and if I die, then I die. 
[16:49] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: And if you don't?  Do you just go back to people who want you dead?
[16:49] arynwyn: Aiden: I don't see that I have a choice.
[16:51] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel:  So...you either die chasing down the murderer or you live and go back to a life of being whipped?  <she shakes her head> You could be a normal man, for all anyone knows.  Run away, live your life.  You've many more options for that than one such as I has.
[16:51] arynwyn: Aiden: I don't see why I have more options than you.
[16:54] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You're a man. <she says simply> You can just move somewhere, take up a trade.  You'll have your choice of brides, I'm sure <blushing>, whenever you decide you want one, and no one will ever look twice at you.  Reading, writing - can do as you please and no one thinks it at all odd.  
[16:55] arynwyn: Aiden: <says quietly> We could run away together. As... brother and sister, if you'd prefer. 
[16:56] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she looks at him, and then laughs> I think we might have trouble pulling that off.  <the boiling water finally registers with her and she goes to tend to it> We don't look a thing alike, for one thing.  But...well, it's much simpler than that.  Solve the crime, then stay here.  If you're not meant to go back to them, then don't.
[16:57] ChaosAngelSox: ((brb))
[16:57] arynwyn: Aiden: <bows his head thoughtfully>
[16:57] arynwyn: (( Kk ))
[17:01] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <in her attempt to retrieve the kettle, she burns her hand, hissing briefly from the pain>
[17:02] arynwyn: Aiden: <hops up to help her> Careful!... <he takes the kettle and sets it on the hearth>
[17:03] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Clumsy me, can't even make tea without injury.  <she goes over to her collection of ointments and selects a pale green one> Could you open this for me, please?  Bit hard to, at the moment.
[17:03] arynwyn: Aiden: <takes the jar and opens it up, then takes her hand and applies the salve himself, his hands soft on hers>
[17:06] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: oh...y-you didn't have to do all this...<Blushing>
[17:07] arynwyn: Aiden: I'd do a lot more if you'd let me. <he looks down into her eyes>
[17:07] arynwyn: (( baffroom ))
[17:09] arynwyn: (( back~ ))
[17:09] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <that doesn't help her blushing go away at all; quite the opposite.  she looks at her hand still in his> You...should probably be going...<said with regret, then she adds, quickly, trying not to sound too eager (and failing)> unless you wanted to stay for lunch.  It is almost lunchtime, and you can't be expected to investigate on an empty stomach, now can you? 
[17:10] arynwyn: Aiden: It would be an honor. <he releases her hand and reseals the jar>
[17:12] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <smiles, quietly pleased, and starts fixing something> You've no leads at all, have you?  People around here are frightfully...well...frightened.  Oh, do sit down, you're on your feet all day.
[17:13] arynwyn: Aiden: Thank you. <he sits back down> No, I know exactly who I'm after. I've been keeping an eye on him to make sure he doesn't hurt anyone else.
[17:15] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You know who it is?  Why not tell the law then?
[17:15] arynwyn: Aiden: If they believed me, they would not be able to capture or kill him. 
[17:15] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <stops what she's doing to look at him, confused> Why's that then?
[17:16] arynwyn: Aiden: Because he is a vampire.
[17:17] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <nearly drops the knife she's cutting vegetables with> Oh dear lord.
[17:17] arynwyn: Aiden: You can see why I came to the conclusion I am meant to die. <he sighs>
[17:18] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You're not seriously going to take on a vampire, are you?
[17:18] ChaosAngelSox: ((This, btw?  PERFECT.))
[17:19] arynwyn: Aiden: To protect the innocent, yes. Not because I have been ordered too.
[17:19] arynwyn: (( Oh? ))
[17:20] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: ... ... ...<she sits on the other chair and thinks.  She looks around, verifying they're alone, though of course they are>  What do you think I am, Mr. Mortuse?  You said you...you sensed magick about me, but...
[17:20] arynwyn: Aiden: Oh. I assumed you were a witch...? <he looks at her curiously>
[17:23] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I'm not, but...but my mother was.  My sister's got all that talent in the family.  I took after Pa.  Never thought there'd be anything at all about me that'd give it away.  I used to want to be just like Mum, but...<shakes her head> I learned that lesson.  And whether I want to be doesn't matter, because I'm just not.  I picked up some tricks with herbs well enough, but no magick.  Not from this one.
[17:24] arynwyn: Aiden: <he frowns a bit> I disagree. What I felt from you was real magick. It seems to come and go... perhaps you're guided by the phases of the moon. Did you read that book?
[17:25] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Just bits.  I...I get nervous of being found out.  But...maybe...I might be able to give you some help is all.
[17:26] arynwyn: Aiden: I won't put you in danger.
[17:28] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Oh I don't mean come with, I'd be useless as anything.  I'll have to do some reading on things, but...well, you did get me that book.  <she blushes> No one's ever gotten me a book before.  Well...a new one <she adds, looking over at her old Bible>.  And then here's a half dozen on my doorstep!  I near to fell over when I opened the box.  <she gets back up and resumes her lunch duties>
[17:30] arynwyn: Aiden: <he nearly smiles; he looks so delighted it's funny> I have more for you!... at the inn... I was going to leave them on your doorstep again but I didn't know when you lived. <he stares at his hands>
[17:31] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You're mad, you are.  Spending all that money on a mouse like me.  
[17:31] arynwyn: Aiden: I want for nothing. I'm happy to do it.
[17:35] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she smiles at him> Mad, I say, as a March hare.  <blushes lightly and dumps the chopped food in a pot on the stove> Though if you have any more of those....<nods her head over at the table, where the romance novel is>...can't say I'd turn it down.  Though I'm happy to have anything to read, really.
[17:36] arynwyn: Aiden: I bought four like that and five of the adventure ones. I hope you like them.
[17:37] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: 9?!  Good lord, you're spoiling me.  A woman might worry about what you wanted from her, Mr. Mortuse.  <she does a bad job of stifling a giggle>
[17:39] arynwyn: (( Sorry ))
[17:41] arynwyn: Aiden: The allowance is for the men in the Brotherhood to hire their whores. <he shrugs> I'm not allowed but I have no desire for that either.
[17:42] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: O.o  ... ... ...wait.  So...he got mad at you buying books for me when that's what most of them spend their money on?!  <she makes herself pipe down> 
[17:43] arynwyn: Aiden: Because of what I am, I am not allowed... to, er... enjoy the company of another. The others are not so restricted.
[17:44] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she blinks at him> I just...assumed...I mean, you all...work for the Church, right? So I thought none of you could...
[17:45] arynwyn: Aiden: There are many discrepencies in the Church. <said very very quietly>
[17:45] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Oh.  <goes back to stirring and tries to think of a convenient subject change> ...so...what are you then?  <...and fails.>
[17:46] arynwyn: Aiden: A were. Like a werewolf, only... well, different than the myths. And obviously I turn into a raven instead of a wolf.
[17:47] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I thought that might be the case.  So, no silver cufflinks for Christmas, hm?
[17:48] arynwyn: Aiden: You know about real weres?
[17:48] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Mum would tell us stories.  Well, no, that's not true.  PA would tell us stories, and Mum would correct him.
[17:48] arynwyn: Aiden: I'm sorry they are gone.
[17:50] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: ...me too. <uneasy silence.  She stirs the pot and then tries to shake off the somber mood> Look at us, ruining a nice day off!  <she forces a smile> The bowls are over there, bring a couple over, hm? 
[17:51] arynwyn: Aiden: <hops up and obediently brings over two bowls> It smells delicious. It's been ages since I've had much more than porridge.
[17:53] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Stew's not that much a step up.  <she fills a bowl near to the brim> That's yours.  You look like you need a good meal...or two.  Or Five.  Or maybe a Dozen.  <taking the other, still empty, bowl from him so she can dish up her own> Go sit.  Eat, or say grace first if you want.  I'll get us some water and bread in a second.
[17:53] ChaosAngelSox: ((Wooooooooooooooooow, hello racist commentary on Princess and the Frog trailer o.O <is working hard on paper.  really>))
[17:54] arynwyn: Aiden: I will wait. <he takes the bowl and brings it up to his face to smell the deliciousness>
[17:54] arynwyn: (( xD what was the comment o_O ))
[17:55] ChaosAngelSox: ((  
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 Plain old nigger agenda...everything is European,? the country, buildings, clothes, and this princess is a nigger... 
  
 I thought niggers were slaves back then...what's next? Nigger beauty and the beast? 
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[17:55] arynwyn: (( O_O ))
[17:55] arynwyn: (( Jesus. ))
[17:55] ChaosAngelSox: ((Yeaaaaaaaaaaaah.  >_<  Holy cripes.  Btw, Princess and the Frog = <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3))
[17:55] arynwyn: (( Really? :-D ))
[17:55] arynwyn: (( I wanna see it ))
 
[17:56] ChaosAngelSox: ((Yes! :D You should.  I didn't think the music was as good - I mean, I enjoyed it while it was playing, but I pretty much forgot every song as soon as it was over.  But I <3 the characters so much.  I think you'll really like Prince Naveen ;) ))
[17:56] arynwyn: (( Sweet :-D ))
[17:57] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she doesn't fill her bowl quite as much as his.  She sets it on the table, scooting her romance novel out of the way, then fills two glasses with water, grabs a loaf of bread and heads to the table>
[17:57] arynwyn: Aiden: <sits down and waits until she's seated before bowing his head and saying a silent prayer>
[17:58] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <quietly says grace over her food and then nudges the bread towards him> Tear off a chunk and dig in.  <Oh, she brought over spoons too, before I forget xD >
[17:59] arynwyn: Aiden: <tears off a small piece of bread and dips it in the stew, then starts eating heartily> Delicious!
[18:00] ChaosAngelSox: (( why do people say this movie is? racist. just 
  
 because disney finally opted to cast an African 
  
 negro, they say this movie is racist. there's 
  
 nothing wrong with African negroes even if 
  
 they are not a complete human. people stop 
  
 saying this movie racist and enjoy this African 
  
 negro version of disney.  ))
[18:00] ChaosAngelSox: (( O.o  "not a complete human"?))
[18:00] arynwyn: (( Epic phail ))
[18:00] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Herbs and spices. <she sits and watches him eat, pleased>
[18:00] ChaosAngelSox: ((Oh no, the stew is secretly laced with aphrodesiac!))
[18:01] arynwyn: Aiden: <om nom nom. His food is quickly gone>
 
 (( xD ))
[18:03] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <snaps out of it and eats, saying quietly> There's more over there if you're still hungry.  Clearly they aren't feeding you enough.
[18:04] arynwyn: Aiden: We were taught not to ask for more. <he gets up and serves himself up a little more but leaves enough for her to have more as well. He sits back down, takes another chunk of bread, and digs back in>
[18:06] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You're better off not going back there.
[18:07] arynwyn: Aiden: I have no where else to go.
[18:07] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: There's a whole world!  You're a man - go where you want to go.
[18:08] arynwyn: Aiden: <eats thoughtfully>
[18:09] arynwyn: (( baffroom ))
[18:09] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <adds, a touch quieter> The baker's renting rooms above the bakery.  I was thinking about moving there myself, but...I'm not real sure I could afford it.
[18:09] ChaosAngelSox: (kk))
[18:11] arynwyn: Aiden: I will help you. 
[18:12] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Well...that'd be nice, but...I was mentioning it for you.  If you...<looks at her bowl>...did want to stay here.  
[18:13] arynwyn: Aiden: I will have to think on it. There's a lot to take into account.
[18:14] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <nods> Of course.  You can go wherever your wings'll take you, after all.  You could go to London, or Paris, or...anywhere.  <she smiles and finishes eating>
[18:15] arynwyn: Aiden: Thank you for the meal. It was very kind of you.
[18:16] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I was glad to do it.  It's not 1/10th of the cost of even one of those books.  And...well, you did save my honor and quite likely my life that one day.  
[18:17] arynwyn: Aiden: Any decent man would have done the same.
[18:20] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Maybe.  Some might've asked for repayment right away...and not in coin.  <she stands and takes her bowl to a washbin, then hunts up the magick book (she's still keeping it hidden).  Unwilling to sit where she might be seen with it (this table isn't right under the window, but you can see out the window from it...and vice versa), she sits on her bed with it>
[18:21] arynwyn: Aiden: <he takes his bowl over to the washbasin as well, then disappears out the door with her bucket, returning a few moments later with water. He starts to scrub dishes while she reads>
[18:21] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <looks up and drops the book on the bed> No, no...you shouldn't have to do that...<coming over hurriedly and trying to take the rag from him so he can't wash dishes anymore>
[18:23] arynwyn: Aiden: <grabs her hands with his wet ones> You said you could help me, and to do that you need to read that book. You cooked me dinner, the least I can do is the dishes. Please. <looks at her kindly>
[18:23] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: But...you're...
 
 ((I'm pondering something.  It's brief, silly and very stereotypically me, but...))
[18:24] arynwyn: (( GO FOR IT! ))
[18:24] arynwyn: Aiden: A man? 
[18:24] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: A Guest....but you're that too. <blushes>  Now, are you going to stop doing dishes or do I have to make you stop? <warning glint in her eyes, slow smile spreading across her lips>
[18:25] ChaosAngelSox: ((I'm sure you already know what's coming))
[18:25] arynwyn: (( Lol. I wish you luck. ))
[18:25] arynwyn: Aiden: I would like to see you try. <arching a brow>
[18:26] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Fine then.  <slips her hands ((or attempts to, your call)) out of his, going for his sides, with phasers set to Tickle!>
[18:26] ChaosAngelSox: ((Meriel: What's a "phaser"?
 Me: Shut up and just tickle the man.))
[18:27] arynwyn: Aiden: <he allows her to tickle away but nothing but his eyes show anything more than mild amusement> Ah, I should mention that part of my training was self-control... But please, continue.
[18:29] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <pouts> You can't even be tickled?  Bah.  <She pokes his side resentfully, not hard or anything though, and folds her arms under her breasts> Fact remains you're not washing dishes in my house so long as you're a guest here.  I won't read if you're going to wash, and then where will you be, hm?
[18:30] arynwyn: Aiden: Hm. Well, *I* may not be ticklish... <he attacks her ribs (gently) with tickle fingers>
[18:31] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <shrieks and backs away, swatting at his hands> You stop that!  That's no help either!  <she's grinning, whether she wants to be or not> You tickle me, and so help me, I'll dump dishwater on you - you see if I don't!
[18:32] arynwyn: Aiden: See if you can! <he attempts to pin her against the wall with his body between her and the dishwater, still tickling>
[18:34] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Eek! Stop that! <laughing.  She flails for the washbasin around him, trying to reach it despite his blocking it.  Since she can't really defend, she sends her other hand back to his side to try and tickle him again, in the surely vain hope that he'll let his guard down>
[18:35] ChaosAngelSox: *flails around him for the washbasin
[18:35] arynwyn: Aiden: <he finally cracks a grin, both because of her desperate attempts and because her tickling caught him off guard>
[18:41] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Go on, this isn't helping either of us, now is it! <she says through laughing.  She gives his shin a little kick with the side of her foot, but nothing painful>
[18:42] arynwyn: Aiden: Alright, alright. <he sobers up and lets her go, then turns back to do the dishes> 
[18:47] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <sighs> Stubborn thing.  <she puts her hands on her hips> How about you read and I do the dishes? 
[18:48] arynwyn: Aiden: It's two bowls, two spoons, and a knife. It won't kill me, I promise.
[18:49] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Not right.  <she goes back to her bed and her book and opens it up> Not at all right.  Guest doing dishes.  
[18:49] arynwyn: Aiden: <does the dishes quickly and efficiently, then sits back down at the table>
[18:51] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: ... ...I really am sorry to have gotten you in trouble back in Lakeshire. ((<pulling name out of thin air>))
[18:51] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[18:51] arynwyn: Aiden: As I told you, *I* am the one who got myself in trouble. By my actions and by confessing it...
[18:52] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Well...you were being honest.  You're supposed to be honest with your confessor.
[18:52] arynwyn: Aiden: <he nods>
[18:56] ChaosAngelSox: ((hold on))
[19:02] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: And I am sorry about...overhearing.  <hide blush behind book>  That was an accident, completely.
[19:02] arynwyn: Aiden: I overheard you once, so we're even. <doesn't look at her>
[19:07] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You...what? <blink blink, lowering the book>
[19:07] arynwyn: Aiden: I'm sorry. I was walking past the confessional. 
[19:09] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Oh, well...that's not so bad.  <chuckles> Probably how you knew I wanted more books, after listening to me talk about Mrs. Addleton's library. 
 
 (('cause of course she has no idea WHICH confession he heard))
[19:10] arynwyn: Aiden: <he nods> Yes, it is.
[19:10] arynwyn: (( He'll let her think that. >.> ))
[19:12] ChaosAngelSox: ((Heheh))
[19:13] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Well, I can't really fault you after all I heard, after all.  <tries to go back to reading>
[19:13] arynwyn: Aiden: What exactly did you hear...?
[19:14] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Well...I heard that you gave me the books.  And...um...a little bit before that...<hides behind her book again>
[19:14] arynwyn: Aiden: Oh. <he looks down at his hands> I apologize.
[19:16] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: For what?
[19:17] arynwyn: Aiden: If I recall what you overheard, I can see why you fled...
[19:21] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she gets up, hugging the magick book to her as if it were a shield> I fled the town because your Grandmaster is a very...intimidating man, and...and if you had figured me out...well, I was afraid of what would happen if he did too.  I fled the church because...well, I was embarassed.  I didn't know what to say or what to do...<she gets increasingly redder as she speaks> 
[19:22] arynwyn: Aiden: <he continues to look at his hands> You don't need to say or do anything. I... wish you had not overheard.
[19:23] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: No one's supposed to hear a confession but a confessor.  But you shouldn't feel too upset.  <she hesitates and then quickly pats his shoulder>  It's...a little, um... <she's still red as a lobster - not that she knows what a lobster is>
[19:24] arynwyn: Aiden: Embarrassing? I apologize. <he clears his throat and stands up> I should... go. <looks to the door>
[19:25] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: ...flattering. <she says quietly>
[19:25] arynwyn: Aiden: <blinks and looks at her> Oh. <clears his throat again> 
[19:27] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Um...if you have to go, I understand.  <turns and heads back to her bed and opens the book again>  I'll keep working on this, but...I don't have any way to contact you when I'm done.
[19:28] arynwyn: Aiden: I'm staying at the Lion's Arms Inn. Do you... want me to go?
[19:29] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: There's not much here for you to do, but...you're welcome to stay.  Closest thing to a friend I've had since...well, in over a year now.
[19:30] arynwyn: Aiden: How about I go to the inn and get your other books? That will give you time to read in peace.
[19:32] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she smiles over at him from her spot on the bed> That'd be nice, thank you.  I have dinner when the church rings vespers; I'd be glad to feed you again.
[19:32] arynwyn: Aiden: Alright. I'll return for dinner then. <gives a small bow and heads out>
[19:33] ChaosAngelSox: ((FF then?  This scene got long xD ))
[19:33] arynwyn: (( yeah xD ))
[19:33] ChaosAngelSox: ((but they were so cute, and she's acting more like herself. :) ))
[19:33] arynwyn: (( ^_^ ))
[19:34] ChaosAngelSox: ((whirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr))
[19:34] arynwyn: (( bathroom foist ))
[19:37] arynwyn: (( KK. FF to dinner or another time? ))
[19:38] ChaosAngelSox: ((I sentcha an email just now ))
[19:39] ChaosAngelSox: ((Hm.  I think by dinner time that night, she'll have found out what she needs to do.  So unless we're going to have some more flirting, we can FF to...maybe a week later?  any time, though probably earlier in the day better, since the vamp'll be sleeping through daytime.  And if it's a week later, then it'll still be her day off))
[19:40] arynwyn: (( okee, sure. you wanna start? ))
[19:40] ChaosAngelSox: ((kk! :) ))
[19:42] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <comes to the Lion's Arms Inn and asks after Mr. Mortuse.  They tell her which room she's in and she goes to knock on his door.  Her clothing hasn't changed much, but she's got her hair pulled back into a ponytail at the nape of her neck instead of up in a bun, and she looks tired.  She's holding something small, wrapped in plain cloth, and she doesn't seem to have her brass cross on>
[19:44] arynwyn: Aiden: <it takes a good minute before he answers the door. He's dressed in his same, except he's barefoot> Miss Thomas. Please, come in. I apologize for the mess... <the room is scattered with leather armor, swords, daggers, holy water, crucifixes, unlit torches, and other fighting gear. He's not very neat, it seems>
[19:47] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: No, it's fine.  <she steps in> I hope this will be a help to you.  I might not advertise around what it is though.  <hands him the plain cloth bundle.  Inside it is a brass cross, about the same size as hers and on the same cord, but it's much thicker than the thin hammered brass of her cross, and there's a little crystal "window" where the crossbars meet that shows it's filled with a very dark red liquid> Or at least, what's in it. <grimaces>
[19:47] ChaosAngelSox: ((<moving laptop>))
[19:48] arynwyn: Aiden: Am *I* allowed to know? <he looks at it curiously>
[19:52] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: It's...um...blood.  It won't be as quite as deadly to a vampire as a proper witch's blood but it should weaken him quite a bit.  I just...had to wait for the right time to fill it, is all.  Any of it you can get in his mouth would be most useful, but he wouldn't be happy wearing it either.
[19:52] ChaosAngelSox: *be quite as
[19:53] arynwyn: Aiden: <he nods and pulls it on over his head> Thank you. I will go tonight and take this unholy murderer off this world.
[19:55] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Be careful, okay?  <she picks up a vial of holy water to examine>  I don't want to lose...<you>..a friend.
[19:55] arynwyn: Aiden: I will do my best.
[20:00] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Good.  <she fidgets> I wish I could be more help...
[20:01] arynwyn: (( whoops, sorry ))
[20:01] ChaosAngelSox: ((?))
[20:02] arynwyn: Aiden: <he stands awkwardly a moment, then he reaches up and touches her cheek gently, his hand shaking a little> 
[20:02] arynwyn: (( Missed your post ))
[20:02] ChaosAngelSox: ((I just now posted it))
[20:02] ChaosAngelSox: ((You didna miss nada))
[20:02] arynwyn: (( o ok ))
[20:03] ChaosAngelSox: ((I was instructing Matt on the State of the Union address.))
[20:03] arynwyn: (( ah ))
[20:05] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <her breath catches> Mr. Mortuse...
[20:05] arynwyn: Aiden: <he snatches his hand away> Forgive me! I am sorry. <he turns and paces away> I'm distraught today. Forgive me. Forgive me...
[20:06] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: There's nothing to forgive, truly.  <blushing> Why are you distraught though?  Worried about the fight?
[20:08] arynwyn: Aiden: Yes. If I hadn't... <sighs> if I hadn't met you, I wouldn't care what happened to me but now... <he sinks into a chair by the fire> I'm having a will notorized today. I'll be leaving everything I have, small as it is, to you. I do have quite a few books that I think you'd like. I'd rather you have them and enjoy them than the Church where they'd probably just be burned. Not supposed to have them... <ramble>
 
[20:09] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she blinks> To me?  <she shakes her head and comes over to stand next to his chair, forcing a smile> Well, you won't need that.  You'll come through fine, though I'd be surprised if he didn't knock you about a bit.  <trying to sound confident of that>
[20:10] arynwyn: Aiden: It might be different if I were a wereWOLF, but as a raven... I'll be faster than him, though, hopefully... Just not nearly as strong. <sighs> 
[20:12] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she rests a hand on his shoulder> You'll make it.  If you need a bandage or two, come by, no matter how late it is, yeah?
 
 
 (( (Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/26/state-of-the-union-drinki_n_436932.html)http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/26/state-of-the-union-dr(Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/26/state-of-the-union-drinki_n_436932.html)inki_n_436932.html ))
[20:12] arynwyn: Aiden: <he nods> Thank you. I probably will have to.
[20:13] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I'll have them and some salve ready for you.  And some hot food.
[20:13] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[20:14] arynwyn: Aiden: Thank you. <he stares into the fire>
[20:15] ChaosAngelSox: ((should send that to your dad ))
[20:15] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[20:15] arynwyn: (( you send it xD ))
[20:15] arynwyn: (( (Link: mailto:paulggrooms@gmail.com)paulggrooms@gmail.com ))
[20:17] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You...seem to have all the angles covered.  <looking around at the equipment>
[20:18] arynwyn: Aiden: Unfortunately I can't use silver against him... <he shivers>
[20:22] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You'll be fine. <like saying it over and over will make it true>
[20:22] arynwyn: Aiden: I'm afraid I'm not going to be very good company today.
[20:25] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I could get you...something?  To settle your stomach?  Or calm you down?  
[20:26] arynwyn: Aiden: <he shakes his head> I'd probably just thr- er, no thank you. <he gets up and paces to the window>
[20:29] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <throws her hands up and looks around> Is there anything I can do then?
[20:29] arynwyn: Aiden: You could -- <long pause> No. I don't need anything. Thank you.
[20:33] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: What?  What could I do?  I want to be a help.
[20:33] arynwyn: Aiden: <he shakes his head> It's foolish. I'd rather not say.
[20:34] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: But if it'd really help...<she finds a clear spot on the bed amongst all the daggers and gear to sit down>
[20:35] arynwyn: Aiden: <he looks over at her on the bed and a strange expression comes over his face. He clears his throat and forces himself to look away> I don't think it would. Not really.
[20:36] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Well...there has to be SOMETHING.
[20:36] arynwyn: Aiden: <he shrugs, agitated>
[20:40] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she sighs> Well, not much one as I can do, aside from what I've already done.  <she stands> I just...I wish I were a witch, I could be more use.  'Course, I wouldn't even be here.
[20:40] arynwyn: Aiden: You wouldn't?
[20:42] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <shakes her head> My sister went to my mother's...people.  We never had much contact with them before, 'cause they weren't real happy she took up with Pa.  Ginny...looks the part, so we thought they'd be more willing to take her in.
[20:44] arynwyn: Aiden: And you got dumped on the street?...
[20:45] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: No, no.  This was after....<she clears her throat> I went one way, she went the other, since we no longer had Mum and Pa.  We thought it was safer.
[20:46] arynwyn: Aiden: <narrows his eyes suspiciously at her> After...?
[20:46] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: After they...<clears her throat> died.
[20:46] ChaosAngelSox: ((again with the throat clearing))
[20:47] arynwyn: Aiden: Were killed. <he looks at her sadly>
[20:47] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <nods> Yeah. 
[20:48] arynwyn: Aiden: I'm sorry. <he sits down on the bed next to her and puts an arm around her>
[20:50] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Anyway, it's no matter now.  That was over a year ago.  And here and now, I'm pretty much worthless.
[20:52] arynwyn: Aiden: You are NOT worthless. You shouldn't think such things about yourself. I hope someday I can convince you of that.
[20:52] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I want to HELP somehow though.
[20:53] arynwyn: Aiden: You have! <he pats the cross> And you will, when I crawl into your house in the middle of the night, cut, bleeding and bruised.
[20:55] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You won't be that bad.  <stands up and paces to the window>  You won't be.  <more repeating it as if it were magic itself>
[20:56] arynwyn: Aiden: <he follows her to the window, resting his hands on her arms from behind> If I survive, I'm going to come live here, if you'll stay my friend.
[20:58] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she smiles and looks at him over her shoulder> Really?
[20:58] arynwyn: Aiden: Yes. Do you think you can put up with me?
[21:00] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I'll suppose we'll have to see.
[21:01] arynwyn: Aiden: <gives her a squeeze and releases her>
[21:02] ChaosAngelSox: ((Meriel: <tackle-kiss>
 
 Meriel: O.o NO! I'm not doing that!
 Me: You know you WANT to.
 Meriel: <blush blush blush>
 
 Me: <ahem>))
 
 Meriel: And don't say "if" you'll survive.  You'll be fine.
[21:04] arynwyn: Aiden: <he walks around her and looks into her eyes, wanting desperately to kiss her but not wanting to offend her. He licks his lips>
[21:06] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <looks up at him> You'll be fine.  Right?
[21:06] arynwyn: Aiden: I hope so. <he touches her cheek again, but briefly>
[21:08] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <blush springs up under his fingertips> I'll make you one hell of a breakfast, okay?  So you have to survive.
[21:08] arynwyn: Aiden: <he nods, blinks, looks away> B-breakfast. Right.
[21:09] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <tries to think of something to say and can't come up with anything so she just throws her arms around him and hugs him as tight as she can>
[21:10] arynwyn: Aiden: <wraps his arms around her and holds her tightly, nuzzling her hair> I'll be okay. I will. I want you to go home and read to distract yourself, alright? Read one of those romance novels.
[21:11] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she blushes again, not letting go> I already got through most of those...
[21:12] arynwyn: Aiden: Well, let's go buy you another. Come on. <he pulls away to pull on his boots>
[21:13] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she laughs> I still have the adventures.  <she fidgets> You should be...resting or...or something, I dunno.
[21:14] arynwyn: Aiden: <turns back to her> I won't be able to. I want to -- er... nevermind.
[21:15] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: What?  Would you rather just walk then?
[21:16] arynwyn: Aiden: No, no... <he sighs> 
[21:18] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: What then?
[21:18] arynwyn: Aiden: Can we just spend today together? I can't think of a better way to spend my last day, if it is my last day.
[21:19] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: It won't be.  But...sure.  <she smiles> I'd like that.
[21:26] arynwyn: (( Sorry, went to help Tim find something and then I needed to make pudding. :3 ))
[21:26] ChaosAngelSox: ((is okay, I has SotU))
[21:26] arynwyn: Aiden: Thanks. <he hugs her again, tightly but quickly>
[21:28] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: So, what do you want to do first then? <smile>
 
 ((Aaaaaaaaand let's see how many double entendres I can give her to say))
[21:29] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[21:29] arynwyn: Aiden: Anything. 
[21:30] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Well, I'm here for you.  Just tell me what you'd like, and we'll do that.
[21:31] arynwyn: Aiden: Here. <he goes over to one of the bags open on the floor. Inside is a pile of books> Pick one and we'll read together.
[21:33] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <her eyes go wide> Oooh...I didn't know you had so much...I don't even know where to start...
[21:35] arynwyn: Aiden: What's your favorite kind of book? <he sits down on the bed. Inside are a lot of history books, adventure books, stuff on weres, vampires, witches, and a large, well-worn Bible>
[21:36] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Besides the romance ones? <light blush.  She picks up a book> I'm always interested in a good adventure.
[21:37] arynwyn: Aiden: <he clears part of the bed off and sits down on it. It's pushed up against the wall so they can lean against it. He pats the bed next to him>
[21:38] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <still blushing, she clambers up right next to him and opens the book> You really do spoil me. I might want to do this with you all the time after this...
[21:38] arynwyn: Aiden: <he puts his arm around her shoulders and smiles a little> Sounds fine to me.
[21:43] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Should we do this out loud, or be quiet about it?
[21:43] ChaosAngelSox: ((I loooooooooooove doing the double entendres))
[21:46] arynwyn: (( sec ))
[21:46] ChaosAngelSox: ((kk))
[21:51] arynwyn: (( Should we FF? ))
[21:51] ChaosAngelSox: ((Whirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr))
[21:51] ChaosAngelSox: ((I mean, yes))
[21:52] arynwyn: <So, it's later that night, past two in the morning, when there's a soft scratching at the door>
[21:53] arynwyn: *tapping
[21:54] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <flies to the door.  She hasn't slept a wink, and, as promised, the salve and bandages are on the table, ready; hot water going in the kettle, and stew in the pot.  She pulls the door open, heedless of the fact that she's just in her thin nightshift and barefoot and all>
[21:58] arynwyn: Aiden: <he's leaning against the doorframe wearily. His left leg is twisted funny and he's not putting any weight on it. His shirt is drenched in blood, and there are bite marks on his neck. He's cut up in a lot of spots, one bad spot on his side, but he's alive, though he's lost a lot of blood>
[22:00] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Oh god!  <she comes and slips under his left arm and puts her arms around him to help him in.  She helps him hop/walk to the bed and eases him down onto it> Hold on, hold on...<dashing away for the bandages and salve>
[22:01] arynwyn: Aiden: <he exhales and winces as he lays down> ...getting your bed all dirty...
[22:02] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You don't worry about that.  <she sets the bandages and salve next to the bed and goes to get the kettle.  She pours the hot water into the wash basin by the bed, then sets the kettle on the hearth so she can start tending to him, starting with getting his shirt off> 
[22:03] arynwyn: Aiden: <it's mostly ripped up so it tears off easily> We did it...! <panting in pain>
[22:05] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she rests a finger against his lips briefly.  She dabs some clean cloth in the hot water and starts mopping up blood off of him> I never doubted you.
[22:07] arynwyn: Aiden: <he closes his eyes, wincing again. There's a large gash in his side but everything else is superficial>
[22:08] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <focuses on that, swiping it with salve - her touch isn't necessarily gentle, but it's quick, and then she's working the bandages around him> What happened to your leg?
[22:09] arynwyn: Aiden: Fell. Broke it. <he helps her as he can>
[22:09] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: It'll probably have to be set.  You won't like that.
[22:10] arynwyn: Aiden: Can you...?
[22:11] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she nods> Grew up on a farm.  I'll do it next, if you're ready. <finishing up the bandaging>
[22:12] arynwyn: Aiden: <he clenches his jaw and nods>
[22:13] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she goes and gets a knife.  She slices his pants leg up so she can get at his leg.  She judges the leg's break, grabs either end of it and gives it a quick, sharp SNAP>
[22:13] arynwyn: Aiden: <gasps loudly, then passes out cold>
[22:15] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she gets a couple of long pieces of kindling and splints his leg up on both sides, then sees to the rest of his wounds with hot water and salve.  At one point, she looks at his face, leans down and kisses his forehead, letting her lips linger there a moment before she resumes treating his injuries>

[11:55] arynwyn: (( Anywhoodles ))
[11:55] ChaosAngelSox: ((I only have a small thing for right when he first regains consciousness.  >.> ))
[11:56] arynwyn: (( kk ))
[11:56] arynwyn: Aiden: <groans as he comes to, aboud midmorning the next day>
[11:57] ChaosAngelSox: ((Sorry, hold on, am dealing with noms))
[11:57] arynwyn: (( shore ))
[12:02] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <is passed out next to him on the very small bed; she's pressed up between him and the wall, on his right side (since his left seems to have gotten the worst of it).  Her blonde hair is down, and she's just wearing her thin nightshift (even if it does go down to her ankles and has long sleeves).  At the right angle, he might be able to look down the top of it.  Her head is resting on his shoulder, and she seems very content.  There's also an extra blanket over them.>
[12:03] arynwyn: Aiden: <everything has healed except the gash and his leg, and even those are much better. He looks at Meriel and reaches out to touch her face, but thinks better of it. He takes a few deep breaths and relaxes, feeling lucky to be alive>
[12:04] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <snuggles in next to him and murmurs in her sleep> Aiden...
[12:04] arynwyn: Aiden: <he gets his arm around her without waking her and holds her close, petting her hair gently>
[12:05] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <rests a hand on his chest and nuzzles his neck.  In her sleep, yes.  She is secretly a sleep-nuzzler!>
[12:06] arynwyn: Aiden: <feels suddenly very aware of her and him and the way they're laying on her bed...>
[12:06] ChaosAngelSox: ((Meriel: ...I'm a what-now?
 Me: a sleep-nuzzler. <nod nod>
 Meriel: That sounds terribly shameful.
 Me: Oh, don't worry, you don't know you do it.
 Meriel: ...I don't see how that's any better!))
[12:06] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[12:09] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <starts opening his pants.  In her sleep.  NO! No, kidding, she doesn't do THAT.  She's quite exhausted, so I doubt she'll wake up anytime soon, lest the buildings catch on fire, and even then, she might sleep through until someone starts yelling.  And that's really all I had for this.  I just wanted to make him "uncomfortable" <giggles>>
[12:09] arynwyn: (( LOL
 
 Aiden: O_O... ))
[12:09] ChaosAngelSox: ((Meriel: ...I do NOT do that in my sleep, and you can't convince me that I do!
 Me: <whistles>))
[12:10] arynwyn: Aiden: <drifts back off to sleep eventually>
[12:10] ChaosAngelSox: ((Okay, actual stuffness.  got any of that?))
[12:11] arynwyn: (( Yep ))
[12:11] ChaosAngelSox: ((sweeeeeeeeeeet.))
[12:12] arynwyn: Aiden: <when she wakes, he's at the table, toying with a ring, lost in thought>
[12:13] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <stirs and sits up, rubbing her eyes and stretching.  She looks at the bed first and then looks around until she spies him> Mr. Mortuse...shouldn't be up and about with all your injuries, especially that leg.  <remembers she's just in her nightshift; it wasn't so important last night, what with him all banged up, but now she's self-conscious.  She finds her shawl and pulls it around her, making sure to cover her breasts> 
[12:15] arynwyn: Aiden: <looks up and gives her a rare smile> How did you sleep?
[12:16] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <smiles back at the smile> Not sure I recall.  More like I blacked out, it feels.  I'm putting the kettle on; you need some feverfew tea in you, and I don't care if you are a were, you'll drink it.  <goes to poke the fire up>
[12:17] ChaosAngelSox: ((<coughs> firelight + thin material = excellent silhouette of her body))
[12:17] arynwyn: Aiden: Tea sounds nice. <he sounds exhausted> 
 
 (( Aiden:  :3 ))
[12:18] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You ought to be resting.  If you're of a mind to go back to the inn, I'll have a litter brought round for you; it's too far to take that leg otherwise.
[12:18] arynwyn: Aiden: I'd rather stay, if that's alright.
[12:20] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <eyes the fire, tosses on some kindling, and straightens up> 'Course it is.  Welcome in my little hovel whenever you like, till you can't stand me anymore. <she grins at him briefly as she goes to fill the kettle>
[12:21] arynwyn: Aiden: Careful. You might never get rid of me.
[12:23] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she laughs> I can think of worse fates.  You keep spoiling me with books and you'll be the one having trouble sending me off.
[12:24] arynwyn: Aiden: <chuckles faintly, then winces> I need you to do something. It's the only way I'll be able to get away from the Brotherhood for good. Will you help me?
[12:26] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she puts the kettle on and brushes her hands off> Be glad to, though what good I'd be in getting you away from that lot, I'LL never know.
[12:30] arynwyn: Aiden: I need you to return this ring, collect the rest of my things, and tell them I'm dead. I've worked it all out. I've put in my will that you are to receive all my worldly goods except this ring. So you will tell my Grandmaster that I left this ring with you in case I didn't return, and when I didn't, you brought it to him. He will argue with you about my things... claim they belong to the Church... but you have a legal document. Don't back down and you will win. Then I will have all my things and be free of them. <he looks over at her> What do you think?
[12:31] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You want me to go see the Grandmaster?  <she swallows> Do you think he...suspects anything about me at all?  I mean...as to what I am?
[12:32] arynwyn: (( Is she on her period? ))
[12:32] ChaosAngelSox: ((Nope))
[12:32] ChaosAngelSox: ((that was last week))
[12:32] arynwyn: Aiden: You are not... er... magical right now. I can't explain it but it seems to come and go. So no, he will not be able to tell.
[12:34] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Okay then.  I'll do it.  <she smiles a touch uncertainly> I'll leave tomorrow.  Were or not, you need tending to, for at least one more day.
[12:35] arynwyn: Aiden: <he nods and hands her the ring> Thank you.
[12:38] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <folds her hand around it protectively> Now you're drinking this whole tea straight down, or I'll force it down your throat, and don't think as I can't.  It won't taste the best, but I've some honey and some bread and butter.  <something occurs to her> Mr. Mortuse?  What happens if they find out you're not as dead as I went there claiming you were?  
[12:39] arynwyn: Aiden: <he looks grim> We will cross that bridge if we come to it. 
[12:42] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I hope we never do.  Blighters.  <she gets a jar of crushed dried herbs, opens it, and taps some into a mug.  Then she gets a package of regular tea and puts that in another mug.  She fetches the kettle off, fills both mugs and drizzles some honey in both, then brings them to the table.  She sets his tea in front of him> How's your leg?  And your side?  Might need to change the bandages on that gash.
[12:43] arynwyn: Aiden: Both painful but better, thank you. <he drinks the tea down in one go, obediently>
[12:45] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <the tea is very bitter, but the honey lessens the bite somewhat> Good.  You didn't feel feverish during the night, but I worry about you taking sick from the wounds.  <She sips her tea, then belatedly remembers the bread and butter.  She fetches over her butter crock, knife and the loaf, setting them on the table closer to him> Now, lemme have a looksee at that gash.  <kneeling in front of him to get at his bandages better> 
[12:46] arynwyn: (( I think I need a nap. Esp while everyone is gone. >_< ))
[12:46] ChaosAngelSox: ((awwww okee.))
[12:46] arynwyn: (( be back in a while *hugs* ))
[12:46] ChaosAngelSox: ((<hugs>))
[14:16] *** "arynwyn" signed off at Thu Jan 28 14:16:34 2010.
[15:01] *** "arynwyn" signed on at Thu Jan 28 15:01:47 2010.
[15:01] ChaosAngelSox: ((Mew?))
[15:02] arynwyn: (( Hey. Ugh. ))
[15:02] ChaosAngelSox: ((Ugh?))
[15:02] arynwyn: (( Feel crappy and I'm tired but everyone came over. ))
[15:02] ChaosAngelSox: (( :( ))
[15:02] ChaosAngelSox: ((<hugs>))
[15:02] arynwyn: (( *hugs* ))
[15:02] ChaosAngelSox: ((hold on, lemme get socks on my cold feets))
[15:04] ChaosAngelSox: ((okee back))
[15:04] arynwyn: (( my post ))
[15:05] ChaosAngelSox: (( ^_^ we can keep going with this or skip ahead, your choice))
[15:05] arynwyn: (( oh, don't care. ))
[15:07] ChaosAngelSox: ((random.org says to keep going with this scene, but there's not so much that really needs doing here, unless they're going to get coy and flirty again xD ))
[15:08] arynwyn: (( eh, maybe I'll wait on the RP. really not feeling good atm ))
[15:08] ChaosAngelSox: (( allergies still knocking you around?))
[15:09] arynwyn: (( Yeah. =/ ))
[15:09] arynwyn: (( I'mma lay back down, even if I can't sleep ))
[15:09] ChaosAngelSox: (( Try and get some rest at least.  And pester your parents about packages :) ))
[15:10] arynwyn: (( *nod* ))
[16:22] *** "arynwyn" signed off at Thu Jan 28 16:22:36 2010.
[17:25] *** "arynwyn" signed on at Thu Jan 28 17:25:41 2010.
[17:25] ChaosAngelSox: ((how ya feelin'?))
[17:30] arynwyn: (( better, thanks ))
[17:30] ChaosAngelSox: ((<Hugs>))
[17:30] ChaosAngelSox: ((I just finished watching Super Size Me ))
[17:30] arynwyn: (( *hugs* Nice ))
[17:31] ChaosAngelSox: ((<playing with poses on the new armory>))
[17:32] ChaosAngelSox: ((so what's the plan, Stan?))
[17:32] arynwyn: (( o_O I think you have me mixed up with someone else... ))
[17:32] arynwyn: (( SARAH. My name is SARAH. ))
[17:32] ChaosAngelSox: ((Oh, you're not Stan?  Drat.  Where's Stan?  HEY STAAAAAAAAAAAN!))
[17:33] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[17:33] arynwyn: (( noa i eat chips ))
[17:33] ChaosAngelSox: ((Stan has the plan.  Yep.  Stan is the man with the plan.))
[17:33] arynwyn: (( Damn the man! ))
[17:33] ChaosAngelSox: ((Save the Empire!))
[17:34] ChaosAngelSox: ((I'ma go check the mail, brb))
[17:34] arynwyn: (( kay ))
[17:36] ChaosAngelSox: ((aaand back. :3  Nice thing about our new apartment is I don't have to put on shoes and coat to go get mail :3 ))
[17:36] arynwyn: (( woo! ))
[17:36] ChaosAngelSox: ((So? So? So? So?))
[17:37] arynwyn: (( ummm... I dunno o_O do you got something to RP? ))
[17:38] ChaosAngelSox: ((well she has to go to the Grandmaster (I almost said Gamewarden - WTF?)))
[17:39] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[17:39] arynwyn: (( Then have her go! ))
[17:40] ChaosAngelSox: ((<she goes!>))
[17:40] ChaosAngelSox: ((<ahem>))
[17:44] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <So, the next day, bright and early (after giving Aiden more feverfew tea with orders to have at least one mug of it a day until she gets back), she heads out for Lakeshire.  It's a quick trip, for the time period: two days' good walking.  She has, of course, cleared this with her employers, who are happy to give her the time off to see to some family affairs (as she told them).
 She arrives in Lakeshire late Wednesday night, having made excellent time, and Thursday morning she goes to the church, asking after the Grandmaster.  She's wearing a black dress and her sturdy walking boots, which are a dark leather anyway.  Her hair is back up in her customary bun, of course>
[17:47] arynwyn: <The Grandmaster makes her wait a good ten minutes, then he appears, wearing a black smock, the Brotherhood vest, boots. His hair is slicked back and he peers down at her condescendingly> Can I help you?
[17:49] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <Oh god, I forgot how scary he is.  She curtsies> I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, sir, but...<she holds out the ring> Mr. Mortuse gave this to me near a week ago, in Westhaven.  He was looking for that murderer, you know, and was off to confront him.  Said if he didn't come back, I should bring you this and collect his belongings.
[17:50] arynwyn: GM: <doesn't look bothered at all> Collect his belongings? His things are the Church's now. <he takes the ring and tucks it into a pocket>
[17:51] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: He...he had a will notarized, sir.  Says all of his things, save that ring, were to go to me.  
 
 ((Btw, did he send a copy of that with her?))
[17:51] arynwyn: (( Yes ))
[17:51] ChaosAngelSox: ((Okee good :)))
[17:51] arynwyn: GM: <arches a brow> He had a will drawn up? How curious. May I see it?
[17:51] ChaosAngelSox: ((>.> not laughing face.  my bad. ))
[17:52] arynwyn: (( huh? ))
[17:52] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I have a copy here, from the notary, sir.  <she pulls it out and shows it to him - but doesn't let go of it>
 
 ((In trillian when you do :) with another ) right after it, it does a laughing face and makes the laugh sound >.> ))
[17:53] arynwyn: (( Oh xD ))
[17:55] arynwyn: GM: <he looks over the will carefully, rereading it several times, then makes a sour face> Impertinent fool. Leaving everthing to a poor wretch like you. Very well. I'll take you to his rooms.
[17:56] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Thank you, sir.  <rolling it up again and keeping it close.  She can't help adding> He was a good and decent man, sir; I'm sure he'll be sorely missed around here.  
[17:57] arynwyn: GM: <snorts and turns on his heel, striding off to the dormatories> Perhaps by the other Brothers.
[17:58] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <frowns at his back> And to come help us all in Westhaven...or at least to try to.  But the Lord welcomes him in Heaven, I'm sure.
[18:00] arynwyn: GM: <snorts again and opens a door to a small windowless room no bigger than a prison cell. There's a cot, a pitcher and basin, and shelves on the wall. On the shelf there are a few small trinkets, and a large, heavy sack of gold (more gold than she's ever seen, I'm sure)>
[18:01] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <tries to keep her eyes in her head> You've done right by the last wishes of a good man, sir, thank you.  I won't disturb anyone, promise.
[18:02] arynwyn: GM: <he grabs the bag of gold> This stays. <bulging, greedy eyes>
[18:02] arynwyn: (( There's pizza! ))
[18:02] ChaosAngelSox: ((YAY!))
[18:03] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she frowns> Not according to this. <she taps the will>
[18:04] arynwyn: GM: <he snarls and releases the bag> Get out, wench!
[18:05] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Soon as I obey Mr. Mortuse's last wishes and honor his will, be glad to.  <moving to collect the trinkets and such first, but keeping an eye on him and that money>
[18:05] arynwyn: GM: <watches her with angry eyes. There's really no a lot to collect; Aiden took most of his stuff with him>
[18:07] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <saves the gold for last, not the least because she'll have to be in such close proximity to the Grandmaster to collect it.  But she walks over, trying to stay calm, and picks up the bag.  Her heart is a mile a minute and she desperately wants to just snatch it and run away, but she doesn't.  Barely>
[18:07] ChaosAngelSox: ((but but....bah.  too much "but"))
[18:08] arynwyn: (( Wasn't obtuse, no worries ))
[18:08] arynwyn: GM: <leads her out of the room when she's finished> And good riddance. To the both of you. <sniff>
[18:09] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <walks out, keeping her head up.  It's every ounce of her self-control not to just bolt, and she's practically holding her breath until she's out of the church.  Such a hateful man...Poor Ai...er...Mr. Mortuse>
[18:10] arynwyn: (( ^_^;; ))
[18:11] ChaosAngelSox: ((It's early enough on Thursday that she can start to head back, but it'll be Saturday before she makes it there.))
[18:11] arynwyn: (( Unless... ;-) ))
[18:11] ChaosAngelSox: ((Yeah I figured you might have something up your sleeves))
[18:13] arynwyn: <As she leaves Lakeshire, there's a raven sitting on the fencepost of one of the farms>
[18:13] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <stops and studies the raven> ...better not be who I think you are, 'cause HE'S supposed to be Resting.
[18:14] arynwyn: Aiden: <caws and ruffles his feathers, then flies over to her and shifts> Well? How's it go?
[18:16] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Nearly didn't get your money out.  Here, you carry it...<pulling it out of her bag and handing it to him>...it's heavy enough.  Your Grandmaster there wasn't so happy to part with that.  But I got it and the rest of your treasures, right enough.  <she rests a hand on his upper arm> I don't know how you put up with that man, hateful as he is.  Nothing of the goodness of the Word in one such as him.
[18:16] ChaosAngelSox: ((almost typed "Grandmother" xD ))
[18:16] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[18:18] arynwyn: Aiden: <gives her a quick hug> It was all I knew, until you. Then I knew beauty and kindness. <he takes the sack of gold> I have over 500 gold pieces in here. <grin> I've been saving my whole life.
[18:19] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <red-faced at his compliments> We should keep walking.  Still a ways to go till Westhaven...how's your leg? <eyeing the leg in question>
[18:20] arynwyn: Aiden: Just fine. <he links his arm in hers> Everything is just fine.
[18:21] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: You best've been drinking that tea though.  Don't know what sort of sickness you might've picked up around a creature like that.
[18:21] arynwyn: Aiden: Twice a day, as prescribed by my nurse. <he bows>
[18:23] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Good, means I won't have to kick you over it.  <heading off towards Westhaven> So what're your plans now?  You've a whole life ahead of you, unlike most dead men. <grins a little>
[18:24] arynwyn: Aiden: I've been making some plans...
[18:25] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Oh?  Do I get to know, or is it to be a surprise?  And don't you dare say you're buying me 500 gold's worth of books. <still grinning>
[18:25] arynwyn: Aiden: It's my money, I can do with it as I please! <he *gasp* winks!>
[18:27] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <laughs> So, what're your real plans?  Apprentice with a tradesman, perhaps?
[18:27] arynwyn: Aiden: Ah, well, I haven't decided what I'm going to do yet... 
[18:33] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Where to live, then?  You could buy more than one house in the nice parts of Westhaven with that.  May be a landlord, hm?  Or if not, could still make quite a cozy spot for yourself.
[18:33] arynwyn: Aiden: <he nods> I haven't decided, to be honest. There's something I need to do before I decide all that.
[18:35] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Oh?  Something before where to live and what to do? <sounds confused>  That's honestly all I've worried about the last year or so.
[18:40] arynwyn: (( Sorry, was talking to mother-in-law ))
[18:40] ChaosAngelSox: ((uh oh))
[18:40] arynwyn: (( No uh-oh ))
[18:40] arynwyn: Aiden: <he pats her arm>
[18:41] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <still thinking> Oh!  Pay your tab at the inn?  You can't have run up that large of one...
[18:42] arynwyn: (( He's not going to tell her so FF? ))
[18:43] ChaosAngelSox: ((whirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr))
[18:43] arynwyn: (( Back at Westhaven? ))
[18:43] ChaosAngelSox: ((yesh. :) ))
[18:44] arynwyn: (( Oh, he's going to make a trip to London, but he'll go fast 'cause he can fly ))
[18:44] ChaosAngelSox: ((Zoom zoom? ))
[18:45] arynwyn: (( Yar ))
[18:45] ChaosAngelSox: ((So when should we pick up again? ))
[18:45] arynwyn: (( When he gets back ))
[18:45] arynwyn: Aiden: <it's late when he gets back from London. He knocks softly on the door to see if she's awake>
[18:47] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <answers her door with her hair down, in her nightshift...and wielding her fire poker> Oh, it's you, Mr. Mortuse.  <lowers the poker>  But what's got you out so late?  <she looks around> You're not hunting more vampires, are you? <she whispers>
[18:47] arynwyn: Aiden: No, I just got back from London. <he sets a heavy box on the table> I wanted to bring you these. <grin. More romance novels, about 10>
[18:49] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Good lord!  <she sets the poker down and goes to open the box> You went to London?!  <she pulls one of the books out and flips through it> Mad as a March hare, I'd swear to it.  <she hugs the book to her and turns back to him> But it's very sweet of you, thank you.
[18:50] arynwyn: Aiden: That's... not all. <he clears his throat and looks suddenly nervous>
[18:52] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Spoiling me rotten, is what you're doing.  <she sets the book down and sits> How I'll ever repay you for all of this, I've no idea.
[18:53] arynwyn: Aiden: <he steps over to her and takes her hand, dropping to one knee. He fumbles in a pocket and pulls out a gold ring with diamonds and rubies> Miss Thomas... M-Meriel... Will you let me care for you for the rest of our lives? Will you honor me with being my wife? <sweatdrop>
[18:58] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she blushes as her mouth falls open> ... ...me?  Of all the women in the world?  <she licks her lips, since they seem to have gone suddenly dry on her> I...well, lord, it's just out of the books isn't it? <glancing at them briefly, then back at him> I feel like someone took all the air out of me.  <she swallows, then smiles> It'd be you doing me all the honor of it, and I'd be the Lord's own fool to turn you down.  <she rests her free hand over his (that's holding hers...if that follows), still smiling> Poor little mouse like me for a wife.  You really are mad.
[18:59] arynwyn: Aiden: <exhales ragged and slips the ring on her finger, then stands up and hugs her tightly, smiling> We can go look for a house as soon as you want. You'll never have to work again, if you don't want to! 
[19:01] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she laughs, hugging him back> You'll have me fat and lazy, reading novels all day.  I'm on to your schemes, sir!  
[19:02] arynwyn: Aiden: <kisses her cheek quickly> And we'll both live happily ever after! 
[19:03] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <blushing> Been reading the fairy stories, you have.  But it sounds lovely, all the same.  I just can't figure why you'd want me as a wife, but I'm not daft enough to try and talk you out of it.
[19:04] arynwyn: Aiden: Because you're wonderful.
[19:05] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <blushes deeper> Madness.  <but she snuggles in against him> 
[19:05] arynwyn: Aiden:  <he pets her hair> I haven't ever been this happy. 
[19:06] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: That's a sadness in your life then.  Though...I'm not sure I've been either.
[19:06] arynwyn: (( Now what? ))
[19:07] ChaosAngelSox: ((<puts on porn music>
 Meriel: The hell is that noise?
 Me: <whispers to her>
 Meriel: O.o ARE YOU MAD?! 
 Me: <grins> You know you want to.
 Meriel: <instant red-face>
 
 Well, either that, or..........what would the Brotherhood think of witches, pray tell?))
[19:08] arynwyn: (( They view them the same as weres - abnormal but okay if kept under control (and not allowed to breed) ))
[19:10] ChaosAngelSox: ((Hmm.  and if they found out there was a whole clan of witches nearby?  which would imply...y'know...breeding?))
[19:11] arynwyn: (( Are they hurting people? ))
[19:11] ChaosAngelSox: ((Just vampires. ^_^ ))
[19:11] arynwyn: (( Then they'd probably keep an eye on them but not do anything. ))
[19:12] ChaosAngelSox: ((Oooh, wait I know!  Gimme a minnit here....))
[19:12] arynwyn: (( kk, I run to baffroom ))
[19:14] ChaosAngelSox: ((so what happened to Aiden's family again? ))
[19:15] arynwyn: (( He was illegitimate; his mother dumped him at the church. He thinks they're dead though. ))
[19:17] ChaosAngelSox: ((Okay, need an excuse to have Aiden off by himself in town))
[19:17] arynwyn: (( finding a job ))
[19:17] ChaosAngelSox: ((You start then ^_^ ))
[19:18] arynwyn: Aiden: <is speaking with one of the noble's wife about tutoring her children>
[19:18] arynwyn: (( nobles' wives? they both seem wrong ))
[19:21] ChaosAngelSox: Hi, 'scuse me? <it's a woman with impossibly long black hair, pale skin, and dark eyes.  She's wearing simple enough clothes: white peasant blouse embroidered with flowers, long dark skirt, but she has two necklaces (of different lengths) and more than a couple bracelets on, in addition to some very sparkly earrings> I'm looking for some information on someone was last seen around here?  Either of you know an Aiden Mortuse?
 
 ((one of the nobles' wives.))
[19:21] arynwyn: Aiden: <his brow furrows> Who is asking?
[19:24] ChaosAngelSox: <tosses her hair, which of course isn't held up or pulled back in any way.  Did I mention she's got all the right curves?> Friend of the family, as it were.  <she chuckles> Look, either you know of him or you don't.  I'VE been told he's dead, but I'd as soon believe THAT asshole as I'd trust a snake.
[19:25] arynwyn: Aiden: <against his better judgement> I am Aiden Mortuse. But I have no family. Who are you?
[19:25] ChaosAngelSox: <she grins> Sure you are, son, SUUUUUUUURE you are.  <she nods at the noblelady> G'day and all that to you, ma'am, the boy here and I have somethings to talk about.  <she grabs his arm and hauls him off>
[19:26] arynwyn: Aiden: <pulls his arm away but follows after her>
[19:27] ChaosAngelSox: <she strides into an alley, her bootsteps hard on the cobblestones> Say you're Aiden Mortuse?  Prove it.  <and she turns into a raven, cocking her head at him as if to say "Well?">
[19:28] arynwyn: Aiden: <narrows his eyes at her> Who are you?
[19:28] ChaosAngelSox: <she caws at him impatiently>
[19:29] arynwyn: Aiden: <glances around to make sure there's no one else there, then shifts into a raven and ruffles his feathers impatiently>
[19:29] ChaosAngelSox: <she shifts back and grins> Good enough.  Anyplace around here with a decent scotch?
[19:30] arynwyn: Aiden: <shifts back as well> The tavern. <he leads the way down the street, wondering who the hell this woman is>
[19:32] ChaosAngelSox: Excellent, god, I'm parched!  Been lookin' for you for a fortnight!  <she looks him over, checking him out> Don't take after your mother much, but it's definitely in all the right ways. <grins>
[19:33] arynwyn: Aiden: <he stops short and turns to look at her> You knew you mother?
[19:33] arynwyn: *my mother
[19:33] arynwyn: (( yeesh ))
[19:33] ChaosAngelSox: ((^_^))
[19:34] ChaosAngelSox: Yeah.  It's why I came to find you.  She died, 'bout two weeks back.  Mentioned on her deathbed she had another son out there somewhere, said where she'd left him and all.
 
 ((if...that's okay.  my just murdering one of your charas like that.... >.> ))
[19:34] arynwyn: (( *GASP* ))
[19:34] arynwyn: (( s'cool xD ))
[19:34] arynwyn: Aiden: <blinks> You must be mistaken. My mother died in childbirth.
[19:35] ChaosAngelSox: ((I will say this: not everything that comes out of this chara's mouth is Gospel.  So far it is, but....that won't always be the case.))
[19:35] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[19:36] ChaosAngelSox: <she laughs> No no no.  You're a byblow, a bastard.  Didn't want to admit she'd taken up with someone she shouldn't've, so she dropped you off where she thought you'd be looked after well enough.  <says this all matter-of-factly>
[19:36] arynwyn: Aiden: <looks like he's just been punched in the stomach> That's... not true...
[19:37] ChaosAngelSox: 'Course it is!  <walks into the tavern and yells at the bartender> Scotch here, please! <as she helps herself to a table> And she mentioned you, and I said to myself, "Brea, my pretty, there's the hope of our race out there!" and set out to find you.  And here we are! <grins at him>
[19:38] arynwyn: Aiden: <he sits down uneasily> Why didn't she try to find me?
[19:40] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: What, while married to the man she was promised to?  Oh THAT'D be good.  <the waitress brings over a Scotch and looks to Aiden to see if he wants anything.  Brea gulps her scotch down and just asks for another>
[19:41] arynwyn: Aiden: <shakes his head at the waitress, then looks back to Brea> So you were her friend?
[19:45] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <the waitress leaves when he shakes his head> I'm part of the same flock...or what's left of it.  <the waitress brings back another scotch for her, and she downs it straight away again, then looks into the empty glass> Not many left.  I'm the youngest.  No one else my age at all.
[19:46] arynwyn: Aiden: I see. <he sighs heavily> How did she die?
[19:47] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Took ill.  Hard to go to a doctor when you're not fully human.  We did what we could for her, but in the end...<she shrugs>
[19:47] arynwyn: Aiden: <he bows his head and crosses himself>
[19:49] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Oi.  You, my lad, spent too much time at that church.  But, lucky you, you've a chance to be our very own savior!
[19:49] arynwyn: Aiden: <shifts> What do you want?
[19:50] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Well, I've all but said, haven't I?  Our flock's dying and we need the blood sore bad.  You're my age, or close enough to it.  And I'm not so bad a figure, am I?  <running her hands over said figure.  She stands up and walks around to deposit herself in his lap, looping her hands around his neck> Come on back and help us -by which I mean me - repopulate!  <smile smile>
[19:51] arynwyn: Aiden: <he clears his throat and pushes her off his lap, standing up> I'm sorry, but I'm already engaged.
[19:52] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <arches an eyebrow> To what, a human?  This is the fate of your very own people we're talking about here! 
[19:52] arynwyn: Aiden: It's also my life. I've just freed myself from one life I hated, I won't put myself in another. Good day. <short bow, heads for the door>
[19:53] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <catches up with him> I'm so hideous then, am I, that you'd let your own blood die out?
[19:53] arynwyn: Aiden: It has nothing to do with you and everything to do with the woman I love. 
[19:55] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Oh, so you go off and be selfish then.  I'll just go back and let everyone know that we get to die off.
[19:56] arynwyn: Aiden: <he sighs heavily, scrubs a hand into his hair> There has to be someone else. Why can't you repopulate with an... older member? It's not like the flock has done anything for me, anyway!
[19:58] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Only 'cause we didn't know about you!  She never breathed a word til' two weeks ago.  <she folds her arms under her breasts, which naturally causes them to lift> Oldest member not already mated is your stepfather, and I'd do it 'cept he's too old for that now.  Still in mourning anyway.  
[19:59] arynwyn: Aiden: No, no... This can't be happening. Everything was perfect. <he paces outside the tavern> 
[20:00] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: And it'll be perfect again once you're with me.  <grins at him>
[20:01] arynwyn: Aiden: <he looks at her> We're not suited for each other. You would hate me.
[20:02] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: How do you know?  You look right enough to me...<eyeing him again>
[20:02] arynwyn: Aiden: I grew up in the Church.
[20:03] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <pauses to think about that> That mean you're a virgin then?
[20:03] arynwyn: Aiden: That's none of your business! <he turns and heads toward Cheapside>
[20:05] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Oooh, that's a yes!  <she catches up with him and takes his arm, walking along next to him> I can cure you of that easily enough, you know.  And more fun than your little scrap of human, I guarantee. <winks at him>
[20:06] arynwyn: Aiden: She's not a scrap! <there's an edge in his voice now> Don't you ever speak of her like that. <he pulls his arm away> Now, I am going home. Good day.
[20:07] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: You get a conscience, and I'm at the Shepherd's Inn just off Market Row! <she yells after him.  She puts her hands on her hips and watches him go, then turns and stalks back the way they came>
[20:08] arynwyn: Aiden: <knocks on Merien's door, looking defeated>
[20:09] arynwyn: (( <facepalm> Been wearing this mask upside down. There's a wire on the top for conforming to your nose. Hur. ))
[20:09] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <answers, wearing her usual white shirt and blue skirt, under an apron.  Her house smells aromatic and earthy, and she smiles when she sees him at first, then frowns at the look on his face> What's wrong?  Are you feeling alright?
[20:09] ChaosAngelSox: (( ^_^; I wouldn't have known either))
[20:11] arynwyn: Aiden: I... <he glances behind him, as if afraid he'd been followed, then back at her. He studies her a long moment, and his face softens> Everything's fine now. As long as I'm with you. <he steps in and kisses her cheek>
[20:13] ChaosAngelSox: ((sorry, was getting food))
[20:13] arynwyn: (( no worries ))
[20:14] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she blushes at his kiss> You're sure?  
[20:14] arynwyn: Aiden: I... Yes. Everything's fine.
[20:16] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <clearly doesn't believe him, but turns back to what she was doing> I'm making some salve for Mrs. O'Riley.  She's sore up with the arthritis again.  How'd your searching go today?
[20:17] arynwyn: Aiden: I was talking with Mrs. Harrison when we were interrupted. I'll finish speaking with her tomorrow.
[20:18] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <gives him a sidelong glance as she stirs> This interruption what has you so upset?
[20:19] arynwyn: Aiden: <he sighs and sits down at the table> You read me like those books I buy you. Yes. It was an unpleasant interruption. A woman claiming to be part of the flock I'm from told me that my mother died two weeks ago.
[20:20] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <stops stirring to look at him> Your...?  I thought you were an orphan?
[20:20] arynwyn: Aiden: So did I. Apparently I'm... a bastard. <he looks away, ashamed> 
[20:21] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Oh, now...<she crosses over to him and kneels in front of him, reaching a hand up to his shoulder> You know that doesn't make any matter to me.  I'm sorry to hear that she passed though.
[20:22] arynwyn: Aiden: <shrugs a little> That's not the worst of it. Apparently the flock is dying out. And this woman... Brea... she has these ideas of her and me "repopulating"... 
[20:28] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <her hands slides off his shoulder> Oh.  <she stands and wanders back over to the salve she's preparing> 
 
 ((Sorry, Joe called me in for a consult on Mass Effect 2))
[20:30] arynwyn: (( s'ok xD I went baffroom ))
[20:31] arynwyn: Aiden: <goes to stand behind her, sliding his hands around her waist> I told her to bugger off. That I was engaged to the woman... the woman I love. <is glad he's behind her>
[20:33] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <blushes, hearing him say that, and stops stirring, then turns around and whaps him with the spoon, just hard enough to sting.  She's trying very hard not to grin and give it away, and look stern instead> So how is it you can tell some complete stranger you love me, and I've yet to hear the words my own self?
[20:34] ChaosAngelSox: (( http://www.wowarmory.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Moon+Guard&cn=Landoriel  <--- is he posed or is he just standing there.  I'm curious as to whether the Armory's "saved pose" shows for other people or just me.))
[20:34] arynwyn: Aiden: Ow! <nurses where she hit him like she did real damage> Because strangers don't whap me with spoons! <he grins and touches her cheek> I thought you knew.
[20:34] arynwyn: (( Posed ))
[20:35] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I....had my suspicions. <turns back to her salve mixture> But a woman likes to hear these things.
 
 ((Sweeeeeeeeeet.  
 
 also, is he hot enough?  Or do I have to recustomize him?  He flirts with women every chance he gets 'cause he's so far in the closet he's practically in Narnia. xD So I need him to be hot :3 ))
[20:36] arynwyn: (( Huh? Who? ))
[20:36] ChaosAngelSox: ((Lan, my belf boy))
[20:36] arynwyn: (( Where did you get him? ))
[20:36] ChaosAngelSox: ((I turned Ryne into him >.> ))
[20:36] ChaosAngelSox: ((Ryne: O.o ))
[20:36] arynwyn: (( o_O ))
[20:36] ChaosAngelSox: ((Ryne herself is a hermit in Winterspring))
[20:36] ChaosAngelSox: ((Ryne: Oh, okay. ))
[20:37] arynwyn: (( yeah but I thought you turned her into an orc named Gheda? ))
[20:37] ChaosAngelSox: ((Yeah, I changed her again.  'cause I couldn't think of what I wanted to do with Gheda, but I had this idea for a male belf, sooooo...))
[20:38] ChaosAngelSox: ((If I can't think of a character/personality, then they're no fun to play :P ))
[20:38] arynwyn: Aiden: I'll keep that in mind. <kisses her cheek and sits back down at the table> I do feel guilty though. The flock will die out because of me...
[20:38] arynwyn: (( xD he's handsome ))
[20:39] ChaosAngelSox: ((Okay good.  I was gonna say, I can change his pose, if that'll help....))
 
 Meriel: <she's back to being quiet> It...it doesn't seem right, does it?  ...but...
[20:39] arynwyn: Aiden: But I'm happy. I've spent my life being unhappy and I don't want to give us up.
[20:41] arynwyn: ((  http://www.wowarmory.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Moon+Guard&cn=Ivka  ))
[20:41] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: ... ... ...maybe if we just find some more like you?  I mean, I've no idea even where to start looking, but...if there's another...flock somewhere this...Brea?...woman doesn't know about?  Maybe?  <she sounds like she's grasping at straws> Didn't even know wereravens existed before you.
[20:42] arynwyn: Aiden: <he sighs> Is it even my problem? They've done nothing for me, why should they expect me to care?
[20:42] ChaosAngelSox: ((she's pretty :) ))
[20:43] arynwyn: (( :-) ))
[20:43] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she turns and looks at him> Problems like this, Pa would ask me, "Will you sleep well tonight?"  And if you can't....that's when you have to do something.
[20:44] arynwyn: Aiden: I don't know what to do though...
[20:45] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Nor I.  I wouldn't be able to sleep if I felt I was responsible for ending an entire race's lineage.  But...<she fidgets>
[20:46] ChaosAngelSox: ((Get her up to 75 so Thau can legitimately kick her ass ;3 ))
[20:47] arynwyn: Aiden: Well, we can think on it and talk about something else for a while. What did you think of the house on the hill yesterday?
[20:49] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: It was...<she sighs> No, I can't think on it and talk about something else.  What right have I got to be selfish and set up a house with you?  <she sets her spoon down and comes over to him> They just need you to help repopulate, don't they?  You don't have to...have to stay with them, do you?  I mean...<she bites her lip> I...I'd rather have you all as my own, but if the choice is to share you or not have you at all...
[20:50] arynwyn: Aiden: <he blinks> Er...
[20:50] arynwyn: ((  http://www.wowarmory.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Moon+Guard&cn=Sylvera  ))
[20:51] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: I mean...it's your choice, but...if they're willing to let you at least come spend some time with me now and then, I...I'll try not to mind your...is mate the right term?  I don't even know.
[20:52] ChaosAngelSox: ((Aaaa! Creepy helm, creepy helm!))
[20:52] arynwyn: Aiden: No. If anything, I marry you and they get to see me every once in a while. I want you, not her.
[20:52] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[20:53] arynwyn: (( The mask is working now that I pinched the nose shut xD ))
[20:53] ChaosAngelSox: ((Yay! :D ))
[20:53] ChaosAngelSox: (( http://www.wowarmory.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Moon+Guard&cn=Katalya ))
[20:54] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she smiles and reaches out to finger comb his hair a little> So ask if that's okay with them.  They'll still get...offspring, right?  And they'll be okay.  Although...<she cocks her head>
[20:55] arynwyn: Aiden: What? <he shivers as she plays with his hair>
[20:55] arynwyn: (( BTW, Ravens actually mate for life, so we can throw that in for drama if you want ;-) ))
[20:56] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Would your kids have to mate with each other? <she shudders> That can't be any good.  I mean...you having children with this Brea...it doesn't really save anyone, does it now?  Just...puts it off a little while.
 
 ((xD ))
[20:57] arynwyn: Aiden: Oh, I didn't ask. She said there was no one her age but I assumed there were younger members... No, that doesn't make sense. You're right. Ha. There, she can't argue that! <he jumps up and kisses her cheek> I'll be back. I want to go tell her her plan (( is epic fail! jk )) won't work.
[20:58] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <she smiles> What, right now? 
[20:58] arynwyn: Aiden: Yes. So we don't have to worry about it anymore.
[20:59] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: Right, off with you.  <goes back to the salve, dishing it up into a jar> But no more telling random raven trollops you love me until you say it to me first.
[20:59] arynwyn: Aiden: <leans in to whisper in her ear> I love you. <and he dashes out the door>
[21:00] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <goes scarlet, but then laughs as he runs out>
[21:00] arynwyn: Aiden: <goes to the Shepard's Inn and asks which room Brea is staying in>
[21:02] ChaosAngelSox: <The innkeeper directs him to room 4>
 
 Brea: <is inside, wearing the pretty peasant blouse...and almost nothing else (underwear counts, yeah?).  She's got a mirror in there and is brushing her long ebony hair out.  When he knocks (which I assume he does), she just says> Come in! <in a sing song voice and continues brushing and stroking her hair, legs crossed at the knee, the better to show off how long they are>
 
 ((She's....short, but most of what height she does have is in her legs))
[21:03] arynwyn: Aiden: <opens the door, blinks, then closes the door again> My apologies.
[21:03] arynwyn: <through the door>
[21:04] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <laughs, stands and answers the door again, holding it open from her side> Nothing to apologize for.  <she smiles and lounges in the doorframe> Sooooo, what brings you around, Aiden, hmmm? <smirk>
[21:04] arynwyn: Aiden: To tell you <not looking at her> your plan will not work.
[21:05] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <frowns and puts one hand on her hip> What do you mean it won't work?  You, me and a bottle of wine sounds like an excellent plan to me.  <she pulls her hand away from her hip and runs one finger slowly down his arm>
[21:06] arynwyn: Aiden: <takes a step back> As my finacee pointed out, even if we have children, they can't reproduce with each other.
[21:08] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <blinks> Well...that's...I mean...<pouts and folds her arms under her breasts again.  Aside from lifting the girls into better view, it also tugs the shirt up a little more>...she actually knows what you are?
[21:08] arynwyn: Aiden: Yes. <his eyes flicker toward her legs>
[21:09] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: And she didn't....didn't douse you with holy water or anything? <still pouting.  She looks like she's about to cry>
[21:09] arynwyn: Aiden: No, of course not.
[21:10] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <her lower lip trembles a little, and then she practically yells> Well FINE THEN! You can just HAVE HER! <and SLAMS the door shut>
 
 (( >.> ))
[21:10] arynwyn: Aiden: ... ... <blink blink> ... <knock?>
[21:10] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Go Away. <she sounds like a petulant child.  She also sounds like she's crying>
[21:10] ChaosAngelSox: (( <giggle @ "knock?">))
[21:10] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[21:11] arynwyn: Aiden: I didn't mean to... to hurt your feelings. You can... be our friend?...
[21:12] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: I. Don't. Want to. Be. A. FRIEND.  <she storms over to the door and yanks it open again, still basically unclothed save for her panties and shirt> I mean, what's wrong with me?  Really?  Am I disgusting or something?
[21:12] ChaosAngelSox: ((Damn, I kinda actually like Brea now. xD))
[21:13] arynwyn: Aiden: No! You're... <blinks as he looks her over, a conspicious bulge in his pants> lovely. More than... <stops and clears his throat> 
[21:13] arynwyn: (( xD Me too ))
[21:14] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Well then how come I keep getting passed over?!  And not even for other ravens?!  <she grabs his shirt and does her best to shake him> WHY?!  <she lets go and just collapses against his chest> Why won't any man have meeeeeeeeeeee? <sob>
[21:15] ChaosAngelSox: ((<coughs> Brea's actually a little younger than Aiden. Or Meriel.  But not that much younger))
[21:15] arynwyn: Aiden: <he pats her shoulder a couple of times> I might have, if I weren't already taken...
[21:15] ChaosAngelSox: ((<turns Syl's helm off> SO much better ))
[21:15] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[21:16] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: but of course you WERE.  I'm always too late....
 
 ((brb bathroom))
[21:16] arynwyn: Aiden: You do... come on a little strong...
[21:24] ChaosAngelSox: ((whoosh.  that pizza no good for me))
[21:24] arynwyn: (( o_O ))
[21:25] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Well, I'm desperate now, aren't I?  <sniffles> Can't get one of my own kind, can't get a human...destined to be alone my whole life....
[21:25] arynwyn: Aiden: <pats her should more> Is the... is the flock really dying out then? Or was that a ruse?
[21:26] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <she snorts> We're fine.  More than enough younglings.  Just...just more women than men.  <sniffle>
[21:27] arynwyn: Aiden: Ah. <he clears his throat and releases her, stepping back> Well, keep your chin up. You're young; you'll find someone.
[21:29] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Right.  Maybe I'll just take up whoring.  At least I'd get some now and then, and a bit of sparkly for my trouble.  Not like the flock'd care.  <something occurs to her> The first bit I said?  About your mother?  That...that's true enough.  I am sorry.  But she couldn't come for you with her husband watching over her.  You've a brother and two sisters.  Maybe still a father; she never said who he was.
[21:30] arynwyn: Aiden: <he bows his head a little> Thank you for bringing that information to me.
[21:31] ChaosAngelSox: ((aaaaaaaaaack back to bathroom))
[21:36] ChaosAngelSox: ((<ahem>))
 
 Brea: Right well...I suppose I'll leave you to your little human then.  <she sighs and shoos him towards the door>  Can't even trick my way into a mate.  
[21:37] arynwyn: Aiden: You should meet her. You could... come for dinner?
[21:37] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: ...<sniff> Could I?
[21:38] arynwyn: Aiden: Sure. Get, uh... get dressed. I'll meet you outside.
[21:39] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <dives for her skirt.  
 
 ...she's outside inside of 10 minutes, with her sparkly jewelry back on and everything, looking just like she did when Aiden first saw her.  She doesn't even look like she's been crying>
[21:40] ChaosAngelSox: ((Outside inside? xD ))
[21:40] arynwyn: (( xD ))
[21:40] arynwyn: Aiden: Come on. <he starts off toward Cheapside>
[21:40] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: She's pretty huh?
[21:40] arynwyn: Aiden: Very. 
[21:41] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: She got a thing for birds?
[21:41] arynwyn: Aiden: Er... not that I know of.
[21:41] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: But she knows what you are and doesn't think you're some sort of demon or something?
[21:42] arynwyn: Aiden: Correct.
[21:43] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Lucky.  I had a human for a bit, but when I showed him what I was, he went and got a priest and they doused me with holy water and yelled Scripture at me and drove me off.  <pouts>  He was cute too.  And hot in bed.  Didn't seem all that religious when he was boning me seven ways from Sunday. <folding arms again>
[21:44] arynwyn: Aiden: <clears his throat> Ah. Well. Some people are more accepting that others, I suppose.
[21:46] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Though I guess he did say "Oh God" a lot... <cocks her head, laying a finger alongside her cheek in thought, then shrugs> Oh well, that's over now.  So tell me more about your chica.  She say "oh god" a lot?  <grins, and then remembers> Oh, right you're a virgin.
[21:46] arynwyn: Aiden: Yes. We, uh... don't talk about such things. We're going to be married in a month. We've been looking at houses.
[21:47] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: You don't talk about sex?  <blinks> But you want her, right?
[21:48] arynwyn: Aiden: <clears his throat and tries again> We don't talk about that. I don't talk about it. 
[21:48] ChaosAngelSox: Brea:  Why not? <seems genuinely confused>
[21:48] arynwyn: Aiden: It's not proper.
[21:49] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: Oh please.  You really DID spend too long at that church.
[21:49] arynwyn: Aiden: Yes, I probably did.
[21:51] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: So then why do you love her, if it's not the sex?  
 
 ((<coughs> Brea, love isn't all about sex.
 Brea: O.o YOU LIE!
 Me: <facepalm>))
[21:51] arynwyn: Aiden: Because she is sweet and kind and pretty and funny. Lots of reasons. <smiles faintly>
[21:52] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: You know your kids'll be halflings.
[21:53] arynwyn: Adam: Yes. But they will have a mother and father who love them very much.
[21:54] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <shrugs as they near Meriel's hovel> She lives here? <wrinkles her nose>
[21:55] arynwyn: (( I typed Adam? xD ))
[21:55] arynwyn: Adrien: It's cozy. We're moving soon. <he knocks on the door>
[21:56] ChaosAngelSox: Meriel: <answers the door, no longer in her apron.  She smiles when she sees, Aiden, but then gets a questioning look on her face> Hello...?
 Brea: Hello!  Brea Corbett, nice to meet you! <just walks in and looks around> Wow, even tinier on the inside if that's possible....
 
 ((bathroom.  again >_< ))
[21:58] arynwyn: Aiden: <kisss Meriel's cheek and whispers> She's odd and has a mouth, but I invited her for dinner. The flock is fine; it was a ruse. She needs a friend. Wants a lover. <he shrugs and looks at her apologetically>
[22:03] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <is still looking around; she peers inside the pot> Smells good though.
 Meriel: <blinks at the last bit, but turns to Brea> Ah.  Thank you.  I'm Meriel Thomas, it's...it's nice to meet you.  
 Brea: Look, can I ask you why you have NOT gone after this man yet?
 Meriel: Gone after him?  For what?  He's been nothing but good to me. 
 Brea: I don't mean that way.  I mean why is this man still a virgin, if you fancy him enough to marry him?
 Meriel: <Insta-Red from embarassment> I...but that's...
 Brea: <shakes her head> Humans.  Honestly.
[22:04] arynwyn: Aiden: <facepalms> I told you we don't talk about that! Please!... <he pulls a chair out from the table for her>
[22:06] ChaosAngelSox: Brea: <sits> Just seems a shame, is all.
 Meriel: <goes back to making dinner, hoping her blush'll die down>