Post by Alex Vipond on Feb 5, 2013 6:54:27 GMT -8
IxenCronquist:Ixen and Nicole would pull up before the Bleeding Dragon Casino. It was a large mansion converted for hotel and Casino Use. It was large with a parking structure nearby for those that came for the night and an underground parking. He slipped on his fedora to accentuate his looks and pulled it down so he looked like the roguish card player. Being the owner he had called ahead so that they would be on TV. The casino was still new so a lot of local media were there when the sun went down so they can either approve or disapprove of his work. He stepped out of the car and then turned to Nicole holding his hand out to her and gave her a small wink. He waited for her to step out before offering his arm and giving the media a little bit of a show.
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Alex Vipond: Alex headed for the casino, calling Meghan on the way to let her know where he was going and what he was doing. He didn't want her to worry. Pressing the button, he ended the call after leaving word, and then he was rolling up to the place, keys handed over to the valet, and damned flash bulbs going off in his face. He had to get used to it. He was going to be mobbed in airports soon enough. And not only by TSA.
BoundByDrkness: Once they arrived, Nicole became somewhat concerned. There was media. Which meant public display, and that meant, Alea was likely to see this or the next, and discover her. So of course, at every chance, Nicole pretended to be the shy and bashful companion, whose arm was linked with the owner. A hand would rise and shield her face, or her head turned to use the waves of blonde to act as a curtain, or better yet, turned into Ixen a bit. Once they were on the move and made it in, Nicole could breathe a little sigh of relief as security managed to keep most of the media at a distance, beyond a certain point. [d]
IxenCronquist:"I am sorry. I forgot the media is doing a long event for my casino. You did well though." He said smiling. They would be met by some high rollers. Ixen greeted each of them in their own language and easily smiled and introduced them to Nicole. He knew that Alex would be here soon as he smiled and told them they were most welcome to the Bleeding Dragon. He maneuvered them through deeper into the casino. "Would you like people here surrounding us when speaking to your brother or would you like to be alone?" He asked softly, as they were standing near the elevator. <D>
Alex Vipond: Alex followed the couple inward, the tail of his coat sweeping around his ankles, scarves hanging around his neck near to his knees. With the black jeans and t-shirt worn beneath and the heavy belt and chain that draped from his jeans at his hip, it was clear he was more ready to rock out than gamble. Alex swept past those at the door looking for the couple that had gone in just moments before him.
BoundByDrkness: "Its alright." she replied. "And thank you." she added. Nicole, when introduced to the high rollers, she gave that million dollar smile that only a Hollywood starlet could give. Once they moved past them and deeper into the casino, Ixen posed his question and she looked to him. "I think it best that we do so alone." she replied. "I worry that Alea may have people out searching for me or both of us." [d]
IxenCronquist:He nods and pushes the button for the elevator and stepped inside waiting for Alex to catch up to them and slipped his key into the slot and turned it so that they would head down. "You coming Alex or do you wish to gamble." He asked when Alex got close. He gave her a nod and a soft smile. "I’ll help you as best I can. Unless one of us challenges the other there are ways for it to be resolved peacefully perhaps." He said as he waited. He undid his vest and slipped it off. <D>
Alex Vipond: "I can toss my money at you later." He smirked and stepped into the elevator car. He looked between them. "Alea won't issue a direct challenge. She will come at you sideways. She'll take that which you love most and turn it in on you. Speaking of which..." He looked at Nicolette. "Do you know what she did with Gus?"
BoundByDrkness: Nicole glanced to her brother over her shoulder as they reached the elevator. Brows arched as Ixen posed his question, but she already knew the answer. Alex had been trying to track her down for days now. He obviously had more to discuss with her. As they all moved into the elevator, her brother posed his question and she gave a shake of her head. "I do not... I don't even know what's happened to my poor Niko." she replied. "I want to go back for him... but in doing so, it means facing her. And likely my true end." she added. [d]
Alex Vipond: "I don't suppose there's anyone on the inside that you could trust...." He asked her, hopefully.
IxenCronquist:He pushed the button taking them down to his home. He would watch as the doors closed and he looked to them. "So tell me about the woman I am to protect you from. Also there is nothing I love yet so she cannot hit me sideways with anything." He said as he shrugs. "And don't get angry that I don’t love your sister yet." He said grinning as he winked at him. :I’m sure it will come in time." <D>
BoundByDrkness: "Roan....maybe. I could chance it myself if I use my calls to shadows..." she offered. Nicole was seriously considering that. She missed her dear Niko kitty very much. Blues were filled with a bit of sadness. "Knowing her, she's likely put him out in the streets, unless.... she's keeping him in hopes to use him in trying to get me to come back." Nicole sighed inwardly as the men spoke. [d]
Alex Vipond: "She's old. You get a lot of vamps that brag that they were at the crucifixion, she actually was. She is a ruthless hunter that likes to play with her food. She's... also one of the most coldly beautiful women you'll ever meet." Alex patted Nicolette's hand. "We'll get your cat back."
DezzyGotDizzy: Who the fuck cares how she found out where her boss was.. or how she found the place, Dez finally moved into the mechanical age and was rolling through the city on a Lombretta Scooter cause it was a lot like her bike.. but moved faster. She had one of those stupid skull cap helmets and was wearing her sun glasses at night to keep the bugs out of them. This weather was for shit though so the usually jovial woman.. looked like a cat that got tossed in the bath. Just as wet too. Her hair was yanked back into two long braids and she wore leather. It was the same thing from the night before. The ornate leather chest armor, the black jacket and the pants. She was even wearing shit kickers that would make a skinhead proud. But alas.. Alex wasn’t where she could find him.. so she set out the feelers and found his ass.. and some other grids that she didn’t know around him. Outside the building she pushed her scoot up on the kickstand and tucked the helmet below the seat before walking inside with her gloves hands wrapped tightly around twin blade handles. -d
IxenCronquist:Ixen laughed. "I wasn't at the crucifixion. But I was alive during it. I was human at the time I think." He said shrugging. "I can’t remember the years. I started counting my age mostly from the time I was turned." He said smiling to them. He would think. "Cat?" He asked quirking an eyebrow. "Need I ask?" He said softly and looked to them both. His arm circled around Nicole’s waist and he kissed her cheek. "Come on." He led them into his suite that large living room with his large screen TV and the couch and chair lounges and the kitchen. He sat down in a chair placing his hat on a coat hook. "Make yourselves at home.” <D>
BoundByDrkness: Nicole wasn't for certain Roan could be trusted. Not for her own needs. She knew he was harboring feelings for their maker and had for many years. Nicole had some how come to admire Roan, but had never let on to it, knowing he didn't look at her, like he did Alea. She gave Alex a small smile when he said they would get her cat back. Brows arched to Ixen. "Yes... he's my pet. I've had him for the last few years." she replied. "I was hoping to get him and
bring him here, now that I have a place to stay without having to look over my shoulder for fear of Alea." [d]
Alex Vipond: Alex followed him in, looking around; a nod given at the digs. And he moved to settle, waiting for Nicolette to sit first. "Where is she living?" He looked back at her.
IxenCronquist:Ixen looked to Nicole. "Are you meaning Nicole when you ask that or Alea your maker?" He asked softly looking them over as he would settle in turning on the TV with the volume off so that it looked like something was happening. He waited to here and figured Nicole might come and take his lap up. <D>
Alex Vipond: He looked at Ixen. "Alea, obviously, since Nicolette is here... is she not?" Now he was confused.
BoundByDrkness: Nicole would remove her coat first, and hang it up on a nearby coat rack. Hands then smoothed down over the long sweater dress that rested just above her knees. Black tights and boots followed where skirt ended. She moved to take a seat yes, in Ixen's lap. When Alex posed his question about Alea's location. Nicole hesitated for a moment before she replied. "Corvis Nido Draco at 216 Maiden Lane E, Seattle, 98112." [d]
Alex Vipond: "Crows nest of the Dragon." he nodded. "She always did have flair for the dramatic." He stripped his coat off and draped it over the back of the chair, then settled into it. He crossed one leg over the other and looked at his sister. "Alea does not handle rejection well."
IxenCronquist:He slipped his arms around Nicole slowly. "I was wondering." He said smiling. "Cause while she resides here I thought you were wondering if you were asking if she had her own room in the suite or something." He said as he would lean back. "So. Alea. Large and in charge type. You both are frightened of her." <D>
Alex Vipond: "I'm not so naive. As for Alea... Call it a healthy respect of just how fucking much of a bitch she can be." Alex held nothing back. "She put my house keeper in the hospital and stole my dog. She turned my sister, and poisoned her against me. All because I rejected her."
BoundByDrkness: She cut blue eyes to Alex and nodded softly. "I know. Which is why I worry that she will find me." she replied to Alex. Gaze then turned to Ixen. But then eyes slid back to Alex as he responded to Ixen. Then Nicole spoke. "She is nearly 3000 years old Ixen. I am only 711. She is much more powerful than I. Than Alex and I both. And she is our maker." [d]
Alex Vipond: "The difference between myself and Nicolette is, she released me from my sire bond. A mistake I am sure she has not repeated since."
IxenCronquist:"So it seems like you both need some help but not a lot. Which is where I come in yes?" He asked softly. "Now way to negotiate?" He asked yes Belle Morte was one to negotiate of course she always had a better position." He smiled and nipped at Nicole’s neck softly. <D>
BoundByDrkness: Nicole shifted in Ixen's lap until she was cradled really. If he were sitting in a chair, Nicole's legs were likely hanging off the side. "Yes... where as I, I simply left." she replied and frowned. But then Ixen responded and then nipped at her neck, which caused a brief smile to emerge. She looked to him and smiled more genuinely. Arm came to slip around his neck before she was looking back to her brother. Wondering what he had to say in response to Ixen's remarks. [d]
Alex Vipond: "I highly doubt that Alea can be bargained with, but if you wish to make the attempt...." He gave a more power to you gesture of hand. "You mentioned someone else in her house, Nicolette?"
IxenCronquist:He let them speak about their former maker. "I will try." He said as he would cock his head. "Not sure what I can offer though." He said his fingers drumming on one of Nicole's legs softly. "What else can you tell me about her when you guys are done with getting things issued?" He asked softly looking at her and then her brother. <D>
BoundByDrkness: She nodded in silent agreement to Alex's remark to Ixen. When her brother asked for someone in her house, she nodded. "Roan, yes, but I don't know if he can be trusted. Why?" she asked. The feel of Ixen's fingers drumming along her leg was a welcomed touch. It was, oddly, comforting. As if he were trying to sooth her worries away. [d]
Alex Vipond: "Just the thought that if we remove what support she has, she may find it more beneficial to call a truce." He paused as he contemplated. "When Alea and I meet, it was in Rome. Peter II had been crowned but five years before and there were numerous parties. I played at many of them and that was how I came to her attention. She'd stalked me days before turning me. It was after that, when things began to come back to me. The previous evenings spent with her that she'd wiped from my mind, the bites..." He shook his head. "At first I was so hungry that I just accepted everything she said. I don't know what woke me. But at some point a voice in my head woke up and started screaming. That was when the fighting began."
IxenCronquist:"Ah well. That is interesting." He said smiling to them both. "I of course was turned for another reason. Which I will not state because it is sort of wrong." He said motioning softly and smiled to Nicole. "Although I am sure Nicole knows."<D>
BoundByDrkness: Nicole sat back comfortably against Ixen as her brother began to recall how things happened for him. When Ixen spoke up... Nicole looked to him. "Its alright, you can share if you like. I assure you, there is not much that can leave me amazed by now." she replied. Nicole began to think back how it all started for her and she grew quiet.[d]
IxenCronquist:He laughed softly. "Ok Nicole. You know whose blood line I am. You have also slept with me. Can you not think why I would be turned?" He asked as he was sure Alex would understand from just what he had said. "It is interesting what happens when a vampire enjoys how you do things." He said shrugging softly. <D>
Alex Vipond: "Yeah well...." He shrugged, not about to talk sex in front of his sister. He still saw her as pure, which considering his grave, and unforgivable sin, is obviously not so.
BoundByDrkness: Nicole arched brows and smirked. "After the other night? I have a fairly good idea." she replied. Nicole leaned in a pressed a kiss to the corner of his mouth and chuckled. Glance to Alex. Ooops. Not so pure and innocent, is she? [d
IxenCronquist:He chuckled and patted her leg. "I think I am the only pure warrior in her clan. At least most of the others have some nobility in them or even been like whipping boys and the like." He said smiling softly. <D>
Alex Vipond: No and srsly. Brain bleach. Stat. He dragged a hand through his hair and rested a hand on the ankle resting on his knee. "So, what do you..." He paused. "Kind of odd, that. You're in the Belle Morte line and I'm in the Dragon yet I'm obviously not a warrior."
BoundByDrkness: Did bitch mode count as warrior status? If so... Nicole was golden. If not? Oh well. "Nobility...." she murmured. "King Phillipe was our cousin." she replied. "I a lady of his court. Alex... a musician. An entertainer." [d]
Alex Vipond: "Yes I kill with a lute."
NightotheAngel: Kalypso had finally moved off the roof. She changed out of her coveralls and then into a dress. Yes she had one of those at times to wear. With a nice pair of ankle high boots for a change softly smirked. She didn’t say much as she let herself in and went to the arcade for awhile to see what they had. Her long hair was done in a long braid with a twist::
IxenCronquist:He looked back as his phone went off and he opened them up. "Hmmm seems Kalypso is here. She is in the video game Section." He said his mouth twitching in a smile. "So Alex Maybe I can get you to come and be some entertainment in the casino." He said nodding. "That might be a good idea." <D>
BoundByDrkness: Nicole was more than comfortable in her current seat of choice. But if he felt his legs needed a break, Nicole didn't mind shifting or moving. When Ixen spoke to her brother about performing in the Casino, brows arched and she looked between her brother and her companion. They were.... bonding? That brought a smirk to her lips. And here she thought her brother would never warm up to such an idea. Ever. With Ixen or any other male who was interested in the musician's little sister. [d]
Alex Vipond: "Not beyond the realm of possibility. We've got a tour coming up, but it's a month off. Give my manager a ring and he can schedule things. Not sure if it would be before the tour or after." Don't put the cart before the horse, the jury was still out. Alex just didn't feel it necessary to be a dick to people until they proved worthy of such.
NightotheAngel: Kalypso found a pinball machine that seemed interesting. Sliding a few ones in the change machine as she went to play. She sighed a bit as she tried to forget about the day with the cling and clang of the machine as the ball rolled around in the machine. ::
IxenCronquist:He nods. "Make sure to leave the number." He said smiling. He would motion softly his fingers still drumming on Nicole's leg some more. "So we went from discussing your scary maker." He said chuckling. "To talking about why we are sired. What’s next?" He asked softly. <D>
Alex Vipond: "Actually we could go a little deeper into that. I would be curious to know how Alea approached you."
BoundByDrkness: Nicole looked from Ixen with a smile, and then to Alex before frowning. "It wasn't long after Alexandra had been laid to rest. I was in my chambers. Had not left for days. Food was always left at my door, but never touched. I had a vile and was contemplating it. Drinking to sleep, but never wake. I had lost my daughter, my husband... and years before, my brother." she began. She really didn't want to tell the story, but Alex had asked. "She came to visit. Came to give her condolences. She said she had come to the castle to visit another. Passed my chamber door and felt compelled to speak with me. Told me she could help me find the man responsible for my loss. I asked how she could promisesuch things when others had failed to locate him or clues as to whom or why." She paused, letting them both let all that sink in. "Then... she shared with me, what she was, who she was and told me with new found power and abilities, I could avenge my daughter's death. It wasn't until some time later, she revealed that it was you..." Sad gaze turned to Alex. [d]
Alex Vipond: Pain etched his face as he regarded her. It was his fault. All of it. Had he not been so far from home, he never would have been turned, Nicolette never would have lost her daughter, her husband.... "What happened to your husband?"
IxenCronquist:"would you like to speak on your behalf Alex?" He asked softly his hands keeping Nicole in his lap. He was there hugging her and comforting her softly. "Its ok Alex a lot of fledglings make the mistake of hurting someone they love." he said softly and motioned. "I killed the entire army in the weeks I was turned until I found my way back to Belle." He said shrugging softly. "Yes what did happen to your Husband?" <D>
BoundByDrkness: She swallowed the emotion that began to feel as if someone were choking her. She couldn't bring herself to look to either Alex or Ixen. Nicole was on the verge of tears. Fighting them back as best as she could. When Alex asked of her then husband, Nicole gave a shake of head and shrug of slender shoulders. "Everyone believed he left... went insane with grief." she replied. Slowly, Nicole slipped from Ixen's lap. He was kind enough to try and offer comfort, but she needed to go. She needed to be alone. Nicole didn't want either of them seeing her like this. "I'm sorry." she whispered, in fear of her voice cracking . "If you will both excuse me." Without another word, she took her leave. [d
Alex Vipond: "It's just that... all these years I had thought it was Nicolette I had killed. I have mourned her all this time. And now, knowing it was my niece... I am overjoyed, to have my sister. Yet now, I have this hole. This new loss.... or loss that is new to me, to deal with, it may as well have been yesterday." As Nicolette rose, he too rose. One hand reaching, fingers seeking her own.
IxenCronquist:Ixen let her go and kissed her cheek softly. "Please." He said as he would stand as well and move to hug her and kiss her softly on the cheek. "Please use my room my dear Nicole." He said softly. "We will see you tomorrow. I am sure." <D>
NightotheAngel: Kalypso would eventually move from Pin ball to some arcade game. Ms Pacman something or other. She wasn’t really paying attention just trying to blow off some steam. It had been a long day and yet she was still not getting any less tired. She continued to play. She still had a good five dollars left in change.::
BoundByDrkness: Small smiles given to brother and companion before she was gone. [d]
Alex Vipond: "Well, I suppose I should get going." He nodded, then paused. "You know, for a vampire, you're rather amazingly like Dr Phil. Only ... not bald."
IxenCronquist:He laughed. "I think that is part of being Belle Morte. Each one of us have or own use." He said shrugging softly. "But I try to keep things level. I do not fight much even though I used to be a warrior." He said smiling softly. "I will see you around." He said holding out his hand."<D>
Alex Vipond: Taking his hand, he nodded. "If anyone has a shot at talking Alea down, it's you." Alex chuckled, clapped him on the shoulder, and then stepped away, heading for the elevator that would take him back up to the casino floor.
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Alex Vipond: Alex headed for the casino, calling Meghan on the way to let her know where he was going and what he was doing. He didn't want her to worry. Pressing the button, he ended the call after leaving word, and then he was rolling up to the place, keys handed over to the valet, and damned flash bulbs going off in his face. He had to get used to it. He was going to be mobbed in airports soon enough. And not only by TSA.
BoundByDrkness: Once they arrived, Nicole became somewhat concerned. There was media. Which meant public display, and that meant, Alea was likely to see this or the next, and discover her. So of course, at every chance, Nicole pretended to be the shy and bashful companion, whose arm was linked with the owner. A hand would rise and shield her face, or her head turned to use the waves of blonde to act as a curtain, or better yet, turned into Ixen a bit. Once they were on the move and made it in, Nicole could breathe a little sigh of relief as security managed to keep most of the media at a distance, beyond a certain point. [d]
IxenCronquist:"I am sorry. I forgot the media is doing a long event for my casino. You did well though." He said smiling. They would be met by some high rollers. Ixen greeted each of them in their own language and easily smiled and introduced them to Nicole. He knew that Alex would be here soon as he smiled and told them they were most welcome to the Bleeding Dragon. He maneuvered them through deeper into the casino. "Would you like people here surrounding us when speaking to your brother or would you like to be alone?" He asked softly, as they were standing near the elevator. <D>
Alex Vipond: Alex followed the couple inward, the tail of his coat sweeping around his ankles, scarves hanging around his neck near to his knees. With the black jeans and t-shirt worn beneath and the heavy belt and chain that draped from his jeans at his hip, it was clear he was more ready to rock out than gamble. Alex swept past those at the door looking for the couple that had gone in just moments before him.
BoundByDrkness: "Its alright." she replied. "And thank you." she added. Nicole, when introduced to the high rollers, she gave that million dollar smile that only a Hollywood starlet could give. Once they moved past them and deeper into the casino, Ixen posed his question and she looked to him. "I think it best that we do so alone." she replied. "I worry that Alea may have people out searching for me or both of us." [d]
IxenCronquist:He nods and pushes the button for the elevator and stepped inside waiting for Alex to catch up to them and slipped his key into the slot and turned it so that they would head down. "You coming Alex or do you wish to gamble." He asked when Alex got close. He gave her a nod and a soft smile. "I’ll help you as best I can. Unless one of us challenges the other there are ways for it to be resolved peacefully perhaps." He said as he waited. He undid his vest and slipped it off. <D>
Alex Vipond: "I can toss my money at you later." He smirked and stepped into the elevator car. He looked between them. "Alea won't issue a direct challenge. She will come at you sideways. She'll take that which you love most and turn it in on you. Speaking of which..." He looked at Nicolette. "Do you know what she did with Gus?"
BoundByDrkness: Nicole glanced to her brother over her shoulder as they reached the elevator. Brows arched as Ixen posed his question, but she already knew the answer. Alex had been trying to track her down for days now. He obviously had more to discuss with her. As they all moved into the elevator, her brother posed his question and she gave a shake of her head. "I do not... I don't even know what's happened to my poor Niko." she replied. "I want to go back for him... but in doing so, it means facing her. And likely my true end." she added. [d]
Alex Vipond: "I don't suppose there's anyone on the inside that you could trust...." He asked her, hopefully.
IxenCronquist:He pushed the button taking them down to his home. He would watch as the doors closed and he looked to them. "So tell me about the woman I am to protect you from. Also there is nothing I love yet so she cannot hit me sideways with anything." He said as he shrugs. "And don't get angry that I don’t love your sister yet." He said grinning as he winked at him. :I’m sure it will come in time." <D>
BoundByDrkness: "Roan....maybe. I could chance it myself if I use my calls to shadows..." she offered. Nicole was seriously considering that. She missed her dear Niko kitty very much. Blues were filled with a bit of sadness. "Knowing her, she's likely put him out in the streets, unless.... she's keeping him in hopes to use him in trying to get me to come back." Nicole sighed inwardly as the men spoke. [d]
Alex Vipond: "She's old. You get a lot of vamps that brag that they were at the crucifixion, she actually was. She is a ruthless hunter that likes to play with her food. She's... also one of the most coldly beautiful women you'll ever meet." Alex patted Nicolette's hand. "We'll get your cat back."
DezzyGotDizzy: Who the fuck cares how she found out where her boss was.. or how she found the place, Dez finally moved into the mechanical age and was rolling through the city on a Lombretta Scooter cause it was a lot like her bike.. but moved faster. She had one of those stupid skull cap helmets and was wearing her sun glasses at night to keep the bugs out of them. This weather was for shit though so the usually jovial woman.. looked like a cat that got tossed in the bath. Just as wet too. Her hair was yanked back into two long braids and she wore leather. It was the same thing from the night before. The ornate leather chest armor, the black jacket and the pants. She was even wearing shit kickers that would make a skinhead proud. But alas.. Alex wasn’t where she could find him.. so she set out the feelers and found his ass.. and some other grids that she didn’t know around him. Outside the building she pushed her scoot up on the kickstand and tucked the helmet below the seat before walking inside with her gloves hands wrapped tightly around twin blade handles. -d
IxenCronquist:Ixen laughed. "I wasn't at the crucifixion. But I was alive during it. I was human at the time I think." He said shrugging. "I can’t remember the years. I started counting my age mostly from the time I was turned." He said smiling to them. He would think. "Cat?" He asked quirking an eyebrow. "Need I ask?" He said softly and looked to them both. His arm circled around Nicole’s waist and he kissed her cheek. "Come on." He led them into his suite that large living room with his large screen TV and the couch and chair lounges and the kitchen. He sat down in a chair placing his hat on a coat hook. "Make yourselves at home.” <D>
BoundByDrkness: Nicole wasn't for certain Roan could be trusted. Not for her own needs. She knew he was harboring feelings for their maker and had for many years. Nicole had some how come to admire Roan, but had never let on to it, knowing he didn't look at her, like he did Alea. She gave Alex a small smile when he said they would get her cat back. Brows arched to Ixen. "Yes... he's my pet. I've had him for the last few years." she replied. "I was hoping to get him and
bring him here, now that I have a place to stay without having to look over my shoulder for fear of Alea." [d]
Alex Vipond: Alex followed him in, looking around; a nod given at the digs. And he moved to settle, waiting for Nicolette to sit first. "Where is she living?" He looked back at her.
IxenCronquist:Ixen looked to Nicole. "Are you meaning Nicole when you ask that or Alea your maker?" He asked softly looking them over as he would settle in turning on the TV with the volume off so that it looked like something was happening. He waited to here and figured Nicole might come and take his lap up. <D>
Alex Vipond: He looked at Ixen. "Alea, obviously, since Nicolette is here... is she not?" Now he was confused.
BoundByDrkness: Nicole would remove her coat first, and hang it up on a nearby coat rack. Hands then smoothed down over the long sweater dress that rested just above her knees. Black tights and boots followed where skirt ended. She moved to take a seat yes, in Ixen's lap. When Alex posed his question about Alea's location. Nicole hesitated for a moment before she replied. "Corvis Nido Draco at 216 Maiden Lane E, Seattle, 98112." [d]
Alex Vipond: "Crows nest of the Dragon." he nodded. "She always did have flair for the dramatic." He stripped his coat off and draped it over the back of the chair, then settled into it. He crossed one leg over the other and looked at his sister. "Alea does not handle rejection well."
IxenCronquist:He slipped his arms around Nicole slowly. "I was wondering." He said smiling. "Cause while she resides here I thought you were wondering if you were asking if she had her own room in the suite or something." He said as he would lean back. "So. Alea. Large and in charge type. You both are frightened of her." <D>
Alex Vipond: "I'm not so naive. As for Alea... Call it a healthy respect of just how fucking much of a bitch she can be." Alex held nothing back. "She put my house keeper in the hospital and stole my dog. She turned my sister, and poisoned her against me. All because I rejected her."
BoundByDrkness: She cut blue eyes to Alex and nodded softly. "I know. Which is why I worry that she will find me." she replied to Alex. Gaze then turned to Ixen. But then eyes slid back to Alex as he responded to Ixen. Then Nicole spoke. "She is nearly 3000 years old Ixen. I am only 711. She is much more powerful than I. Than Alex and I both. And she is our maker." [d]
Alex Vipond: "The difference between myself and Nicolette is, she released me from my sire bond. A mistake I am sure she has not repeated since."
IxenCronquist:"So it seems like you both need some help but not a lot. Which is where I come in yes?" He asked softly. "Now way to negotiate?" He asked yes Belle Morte was one to negotiate of course she always had a better position." He smiled and nipped at Nicole’s neck softly. <D>
BoundByDrkness: Nicole shifted in Ixen's lap until she was cradled really. If he were sitting in a chair, Nicole's legs were likely hanging off the side. "Yes... where as I, I simply left." she replied and frowned. But then Ixen responded and then nipped at her neck, which caused a brief smile to emerge. She looked to him and smiled more genuinely. Arm came to slip around his neck before she was looking back to her brother. Wondering what he had to say in response to Ixen's remarks. [d]
Alex Vipond: "I highly doubt that Alea can be bargained with, but if you wish to make the attempt...." He gave a more power to you gesture of hand. "You mentioned someone else in her house, Nicolette?"
IxenCronquist:He let them speak about their former maker. "I will try." He said as he would cock his head. "Not sure what I can offer though." He said his fingers drumming on one of Nicole's legs softly. "What else can you tell me about her when you guys are done with getting things issued?" He asked softly looking at her and then her brother. <D>
BoundByDrkness: She nodded in silent agreement to Alex's remark to Ixen. When her brother asked for someone in her house, she nodded. "Roan, yes, but I don't know if he can be trusted. Why?" she asked. The feel of Ixen's fingers drumming along her leg was a welcomed touch. It was, oddly, comforting. As if he were trying to sooth her worries away. [d]
Alex Vipond: "Just the thought that if we remove what support she has, she may find it more beneficial to call a truce." He paused as he contemplated. "When Alea and I meet, it was in Rome. Peter II had been crowned but five years before and there were numerous parties. I played at many of them and that was how I came to her attention. She'd stalked me days before turning me. It was after that, when things began to come back to me. The previous evenings spent with her that she'd wiped from my mind, the bites..." He shook his head. "At first I was so hungry that I just accepted everything she said. I don't know what woke me. But at some point a voice in my head woke up and started screaming. That was when the fighting began."
IxenCronquist:"Ah well. That is interesting." He said smiling to them both. "I of course was turned for another reason. Which I will not state because it is sort of wrong." He said motioning softly and smiled to Nicole. "Although I am sure Nicole knows."<D>
BoundByDrkness: Nicole sat back comfortably against Ixen as her brother began to recall how things happened for him. When Ixen spoke up... Nicole looked to him. "Its alright, you can share if you like. I assure you, there is not much that can leave me amazed by now." she replied. Nicole began to think back how it all started for her and she grew quiet.[d]
IxenCronquist:He laughed softly. "Ok Nicole. You know whose blood line I am. You have also slept with me. Can you not think why I would be turned?" He asked as he was sure Alex would understand from just what he had said. "It is interesting what happens when a vampire enjoys how you do things." He said shrugging softly. <D>
Alex Vipond: "Yeah well...." He shrugged, not about to talk sex in front of his sister. He still saw her as pure, which considering his grave, and unforgivable sin, is obviously not so.
BoundByDrkness: Nicole arched brows and smirked. "After the other night? I have a fairly good idea." she replied. Nicole leaned in a pressed a kiss to the corner of his mouth and chuckled. Glance to Alex. Ooops. Not so pure and innocent, is she? [d
IxenCronquist:He chuckled and patted her leg. "I think I am the only pure warrior in her clan. At least most of the others have some nobility in them or even been like whipping boys and the like." He said smiling softly. <D>
Alex Vipond: No and srsly. Brain bleach. Stat. He dragged a hand through his hair and rested a hand on the ankle resting on his knee. "So, what do you..." He paused. "Kind of odd, that. You're in the Belle Morte line and I'm in the Dragon yet I'm obviously not a warrior."
BoundByDrkness: Did bitch mode count as warrior status? If so... Nicole was golden. If not? Oh well. "Nobility...." she murmured. "King Phillipe was our cousin." she replied. "I a lady of his court. Alex... a musician. An entertainer." [d]
Alex Vipond: "Yes I kill with a lute."
NightotheAngel: Kalypso had finally moved off the roof. She changed out of her coveralls and then into a dress. Yes she had one of those at times to wear. With a nice pair of ankle high boots for a change softly smirked. She didn’t say much as she let herself in and went to the arcade for awhile to see what they had. Her long hair was done in a long braid with a twist::
IxenCronquist:He looked back as his phone went off and he opened them up. "Hmmm seems Kalypso is here. She is in the video game Section." He said his mouth twitching in a smile. "So Alex Maybe I can get you to come and be some entertainment in the casino." He said nodding. "That might be a good idea." <D>
BoundByDrkness: Nicole was more than comfortable in her current seat of choice. But if he felt his legs needed a break, Nicole didn't mind shifting or moving. When Ixen spoke to her brother about performing in the Casino, brows arched and she looked between her brother and her companion. They were.... bonding? That brought a smirk to her lips. And here she thought her brother would never warm up to such an idea. Ever. With Ixen or any other male who was interested in the musician's little sister. [d]
Alex Vipond: "Not beyond the realm of possibility. We've got a tour coming up, but it's a month off. Give my manager a ring and he can schedule things. Not sure if it would be before the tour or after." Don't put the cart before the horse, the jury was still out. Alex just didn't feel it necessary to be a dick to people until they proved worthy of such.
NightotheAngel: Kalypso found a pinball machine that seemed interesting. Sliding a few ones in the change machine as she went to play. She sighed a bit as she tried to forget about the day with the cling and clang of the machine as the ball rolled around in the machine. ::
IxenCronquist:He nods. "Make sure to leave the number." He said smiling. He would motion softly his fingers still drumming on Nicole's leg some more. "So we went from discussing your scary maker." He said chuckling. "To talking about why we are sired. What’s next?" He asked softly. <D>
Alex Vipond: "Actually we could go a little deeper into that. I would be curious to know how Alea approached you."
BoundByDrkness: Nicole looked from Ixen with a smile, and then to Alex before frowning. "It wasn't long after Alexandra had been laid to rest. I was in my chambers. Had not left for days. Food was always left at my door, but never touched. I had a vile and was contemplating it. Drinking to sleep, but never wake. I had lost my daughter, my husband... and years before, my brother." she began. She really didn't want to tell the story, but Alex had asked. "She came to visit. Came to give her condolences. She said she had come to the castle to visit another. Passed my chamber door and felt compelled to speak with me. Told me she could help me find the man responsible for my loss. I asked how she could promisesuch things when others had failed to locate him or clues as to whom or why." She paused, letting them both let all that sink in. "Then... she shared with me, what she was, who she was and told me with new found power and abilities, I could avenge my daughter's death. It wasn't until some time later, she revealed that it was you..." Sad gaze turned to Alex. [d]
Alex Vipond: Pain etched his face as he regarded her. It was his fault. All of it. Had he not been so far from home, he never would have been turned, Nicolette never would have lost her daughter, her husband.... "What happened to your husband?"
IxenCronquist:"would you like to speak on your behalf Alex?" He asked softly his hands keeping Nicole in his lap. He was there hugging her and comforting her softly. "Its ok Alex a lot of fledglings make the mistake of hurting someone they love." he said softly and motioned. "I killed the entire army in the weeks I was turned until I found my way back to Belle." He said shrugging softly. "Yes what did happen to your Husband?" <D>
BoundByDrkness: She swallowed the emotion that began to feel as if someone were choking her. She couldn't bring herself to look to either Alex or Ixen. Nicole was on the verge of tears. Fighting them back as best as she could. When Alex asked of her then husband, Nicole gave a shake of head and shrug of slender shoulders. "Everyone believed he left... went insane with grief." she replied. Slowly, Nicole slipped from Ixen's lap. He was kind enough to try and offer comfort, but she needed to go. She needed to be alone. Nicole didn't want either of them seeing her like this. "I'm sorry." she whispered, in fear of her voice cracking . "If you will both excuse me." Without another word, she took her leave. [d
Alex Vipond: "It's just that... all these years I had thought it was Nicolette I had killed. I have mourned her all this time. And now, knowing it was my niece... I am overjoyed, to have my sister. Yet now, I have this hole. This new loss.... or loss that is new to me, to deal with, it may as well have been yesterday." As Nicolette rose, he too rose. One hand reaching, fingers seeking her own.
IxenCronquist:Ixen let her go and kissed her cheek softly. "Please." He said as he would stand as well and move to hug her and kiss her softly on the cheek. "Please use my room my dear Nicole." He said softly. "We will see you tomorrow. I am sure." <D>
NightotheAngel: Kalypso would eventually move from Pin ball to some arcade game. Ms Pacman something or other. She wasn’t really paying attention just trying to blow off some steam. It had been a long day and yet she was still not getting any less tired. She continued to play. She still had a good five dollars left in change.::
BoundByDrkness: Small smiles given to brother and companion before she was gone. [d]
Alex Vipond: "Well, I suppose I should get going." He nodded, then paused. "You know, for a vampire, you're rather amazingly like Dr Phil. Only ... not bald."
IxenCronquist:He laughed. "I think that is part of being Belle Morte. Each one of us have or own use." He said shrugging softly. "But I try to keep things level. I do not fight much even though I used to be a warrior." He said smiling softly. "I will see you around." He said holding out his hand."<D>
Alex Vipond: Taking his hand, he nodded. "If anyone has a shot at talking Alea down, it's you." Alex chuckled, clapped him on the shoulder, and then stepped away, heading for the elevator that would take him back up to the casino floor.