Finding their way

[Arsenal]

As she rose, Cass buried her face in his chest and cried and cried and cried. Mike was no unfeeling machine and it...moved him. He placed his arms around her and held her as she cried.


It's OK...just breathe and relax. It's gonna be all right.

He met Karen's eyes and gave her a look as he tried to comfort Cass...then mouthed two words.

SAY SOMETHING.

 

[Shadow Weaver]

Bell, Book & Candle

<< Karen and Arielle BOTH gasped audibly and Arielle recoiled into Karen's arms causing Karen to almost FALL out of her chair as she steadied herself. the siamese cat quickly scampers down underneath Karen's chair hissing once more.>>


<< Karen's OWN reaction was not quite the same as Arielle. She was SHOCKED, clearly well aware of the history between witches and vampires...but there was something else...>>


Shhh...Arielle, it's alright. I promised no harm would come to you...

<< looking at Cass who was prepared to committ suicide or let herself be killed by Michael. Now SHE was sobbing in his arms as Michael looked at HER.>>

OR to you, Cass.

<< Michael and Karen might notice the MORE than subtle parallels between this situation...witches vs vampires and OTHER groups of people. Whether based on skin color or something else...it always produced the same thing...PAIN for both sides.>>

<< Karen slowly removes from Arielle's tight embrace and seats her while she stands up, approaching Michael and Cass.>>

I gave you my word, and I meant it.

NOW I understand why Arielle's familiar reacted so negatively.

<< she reaches out to Cass, gently touching her shoulder and then, slowly taking her away from Michael into her own arms as she looks at the young girl.>>

You needn't be ashamed of who you are, child. I do not carry a grudge against vampires. Not all vampire sects are the same and one can't be held accountable for the actions of another that is completely different.

You helped Mina and I survive that nightmare the other night...a nightmare caused in large part by the machinations of MY husband. I'm FOREVER haunted by his evil legacy...one that took my daughter away from me. It's a pain...a GUILT thati carry with me. I have no room to judge ANYONE else for what I may have unknowingly helped cause or contributed to.

<< She hugs Cass, looking at Michael, who sees the pain in her own eyes as she spoke of her daughter before she she shuts them tightly.>>

<< releasing Cass, she turns to Arielle.>>

Arielle, the history between witches and vampires is a long, bloody one...but we must NOT be given over to feelings that we have no need to lay claim to.

THIS young woman helped Michael and myself survive the same horror you and your sister witches saw and endured two nights ago. She could have tried to attack us...but she didn't. SHe could have ABANDONNED us at any moment...but she didnt.

Just as you trusted me to help you against your assailant, trust me now to help you see Cass for the INDIVIDUAL that she is.

 

[Arsenal]

Mike exhaled with relief as Karen promised the safety of both women and embraced Cass, reminding her that people were individuals and she would not give in to bigotry. As the son of parents who left the segregated South for NYC years ago he was heartened to hear that. She spoke of the zombie outbreak and Cass' role in them surviving, while revealing her own guilt at the loss of her daughter. He started to speak, then stopped as she continued.

<< She hugs Cass, looking at Michael, who sees the pain in her own eyes as she spoke of her daughter before she she shuts them tightly.>>

<< releasing Cass, she turns to Arielle.>>

Arielle, the history between witches and vampires is a long, bloody one...but we must NOT be given over to feelings that we have no need to lay claim to.

THIS young woman helped Michael and myself survive the same horror you and your sister witches saw and endured two nights ago. She could have tried to attack us...but she didn't. SHe could have ABANDONNED us at any moment...but she didnt.

Just as you trusted me to help you against your assailant, trust me now to help you see Cass for the INDIVIDUAL that she is.

Amen to that. You two have more in common than it would seem on the surface. The question for us now is, what now? Here is not safe for tonight. I do not think that the loser I stuffed in the vehicle is alone in this for a MINUTE. So, no one stays here tonight, no ifs ands or buts. Also, Cass needs to be in someone's care tonight. Doc, we gonna haveta sort this one here out.

He was not without compassion, but he was already looking practically at the situation for the night and all he saw was two distraught young women, one who was suicidally self-hating and alone (no mention of relatives of friends in over an hour of conversation led him to that conclusion) and the other who was waiting to be victimized again if she stayed here. Nether was happening on his watch.

 

[Ruby]

It's OK...just breathe and relax. It's gonna be all right.

:: Cass pulled away a bit. ::

*incredulously*: "Breathe?"

:: She raised an eyebrow. After all, vampires have no breath. ::

:: She felt her vampiric visage turning back into human form. Which was good, because she didn't want Arielle to be scared any more than she already was. ::

Shhh...Arielle, it's alright. I promised no harm would come to you...

OR to you, Cass.

I gave you my word, and I meant it.

NOW I understand why Arielle's familiar reacted so negatively.

:: Cass turned around when Karen touched her shoulder and let herself be hugged by her. She was warm and kind and Cass felt safe in her arms. ::

You needn't be ashamed of who you are, child. I do not carry a grudge against vampires. Not all vampire sects are the same and one can't be held accountable for the actions of another that is completely different.

You helped Mina and I survive that nightmare the other night...a nightmare caused in large part by the machinations of MY husband. I'm FOREVER haunted by his evil legacy...one that took my daughter away from me. It's a pain...a GUILT thati carry with me. I have no room to judge ANYONE else for what I may have unknowingly helped cause or contributed to.

:: Cass gave a small, sad smile in understanding. She knew of vampire families who were RUTHLESS in destroying humanity. Though they, too, abhorred MysTech and its machinations. They, those VAMPIRES, much preferred to destroy humanity themselves. Even vampires in CASS' own sect were not as sympathetic as her. Cassandra Johnson was a rare breed indeed. ::

*softly; shyly*: "Thank you."

 

[Ana-Leigh Moreau]

Of course such a thrilling moment had to be cut short by the pricks of MysTech. Apparently they were causing havoc yet again in Central Park. Sharon raced down without hesitation while Rich turned into some sort of plane; she couldn't quite tell since she was inside of it. He landed nearly seconds after Sharon and "popped" her out as he turned back into his normal self. Sharon had already laid waist to a couple soliders and their hounds....she was one badass lady, that was for sure. Rich quickly went over to the children to calm them down, which left Ana to back Sharon up until Rich ushered them off to safety.

Three soldiers and a psychic hound started for Artemis, taking a combative stance, one soldier took a sing with a what looked like a baton/cattle prod hybrid. Ducking the swing, she grabbed his fore arm and thrust the charged end into another soldier causing him to get severely shocked and fall to the ground. Turning the soldier's fore arm swiftly and firmly, she dislocated his elbow, causing him to loose grip of the prod. Grabbing it, she charged it with her own powers before slamming it into his face and causing a concussive blast that sent him flying backwards, dead.

The last soldier holding the psychic hound started for her now. Throwing the prod like a throwing knife at the soldier, it struck with perfect accuracy into the bicep of the arm that was holding the hound. His arm literally blew off, releasing the hound. Jumping in the air, Artemis did a aerial round house kick into the charging hound, slamming her foot into the side of it's head. Diving forward into a roll, she grabbed the prod in mid roll and slammed it into the chest of the armless soldier as she stood, killing him. Without hesitation, in one swift motion she threw the prod again, this time into the large tree branch that hung over the hound. The explosion splintered the branch causing it to fall directly onto the hound crushing it, just as he was about to lunge at her.

 

[Matrix]

His ears did not lie; the ladies were doing JUST fine.

So he focused on the children who were petrified at the carnage.

Hey, I am special just like all of you. DO me a favor, come closer to me so I can keep you safe, OK? I can turn into some COOL stuff that will keep the bad guys away.

Hearing a friendly voice drew the children to him and he hugged them all, his arms stretching and he expanded his back, it turning into metal to create a barrier between the battle and these kids. He kept chatting with them, asking names and making sure they were OK as the battle raged.

 

[Seer]

Not so fast

<< Silver Swan and Artemis take out the mystech soldiers and the psychic hounds. Matrix keeps the innocents safe from harm's way.>>

<< For the moment, everything seems well in hand, until the back area of the carrier the troops were traveling in opens...and from the darkness within comes a Tyrant!.>>

<< another creature of Mystech's design. It had once been a human, a test subject of the super-soldier project for which Richard had been selected to be put in.>>

<< The creature was TALL and large, though not as immense as the Pursuer that they faced at the Parthenon. Among the many features of its bizarre appearence was the large clawed hand and the large external heart.>>

<< the creature stretches and roars as it looms large casting a shadow over both Silver Swan and Artemis. it's behavior is almost reptilian in nature. easily set off and agressive. FAST and INCREDIBLY strong.>>

 

[Silver Swan]

Central Park

[ Artemis helps Silver Swan take down the soldiers and hounds. The birds soon settle on various perches after their attack overwhelmed the other hound and killed it.]

That takes care of .... wait...

[ She says to Artemis as she looks toward the carrier]


There's another heartbeat...its coming from...

[ the TYRANT emerges from the carrier and roars]

Matrix, call Bishop and MorningStar! You have to get those kids OUT of here!

[ the tyrant was SPRINTING for Artemis ready to attack her savagely]

OH NO YOU DON'T!


[ Silver Swan DASHES across, in front of Artemis and intercepts the creature JUST as he's about to bear down on Artemis! Stopping him at his wrists with her own armoured hands. It was a testimony to her physical power that she could outright oppose him like this despite his size and strength]


[ BUT it didnt come without effort! as Silver Swan is now DIGGING her high heeled boots into the ground. Irresistable force (Tyrant) meets Immovable object (Silver Swan). ]

[ The power struggle was intense to just WATCH, let alone be apart of, but Silver Swan just saved Artemis from a painful attack and gave her a chance to regroup.]

wont....give....

[ the GROUND is trembling as the two struggle for dominance, the Tyrant trying to force her back and SHE not being willing to give any ground...but her high heeled boots begin to dig in deeper as she DOES lose ground...just a few inches...]

[ The creature roars at Sharon as she continues to stare it down, gritting her teeth]

you...don't scare....ME...

 

[Seer]

Stand off in the park

<< the situation is intense and whoever caves in the standoff between Silver Swan and Titan will pay the price. But Silver Swan doesnt fight alone.>>

<< Matrix is between a rock and a hard place. Wanting to go to his team mates aid, but unable to leave the children unprotected, which leaves Artemis, who had was just saved from being pulped by Silver Swan.>>

<< They did not need to have a lengthy battle with this creature out in public like this nor could they let the creature get any further out in the city.>>

<< What to do? It fell on Artemis...>>

<<FLASH!>>


<< Verticle split view of Silver Swan and the Tyrant. Each one looking intense and predatory.>>

<<FLASH!>>

<< moments earlier, the Tyrant appeared.>>

<< Several freeze frames of the creature from different angles.>>

<< Front view. Zoom in on his HEART.>>

<< Was it THAT simple? Sometimes one didnt need to overthink. If Artemis thought fast and acted faster, she could take down the creature as Silver Swan held it in check but she'd have to time it just right with impeccable aim.>>

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<< Back at Bell, Book & Candle>>

<< Just as the Six seemed to be coming together, so too were the lives of those connected to it in someway. In this case, those individuals who Karen had encountered the night of the bio terror incident. Friendships were forming, bonds of trust being strengthened.>>

<< Just as Michael, Cass and Karen had worked together the other night, today they came together once more and because of it, an innocent's life was saved and just as Karen was finding her way, so too was Cass, who had just confessed her secret and found acceptance and HOPE.>>

<< In the fight against mystech...one weapon the Six AND their allies needed to hold on to was HOPE. Hope that no matter how dark or scarey things became, those who could, would continue to keep their eyes open, and go forward , push BACK against Mystech as best they could!>>

<< After some more talking, Karen decided it would be better if she took ALL of them to the Parthenon to stay for the next few next. Michael would place Bell, Book & Candle under watch by some patrol officers thanks to his contacts. The Parthenon was the highest of "high end" luxury hotels. Arielle had heard of it but never been. Michael had only come in official capacity for special events and Cass was aware of the grand hotel. The hotel belonged to Morgan and Alison but had been passed to Delilah following their deaths. It was still in the family and Dr. Karen Victoria was still recognized by the staff and accomodated accordingly.>>

<< Once settled at the hotel, Karen would contact Delilah before seeing Cass and Michael a little while later.>>

 

[Matrix]

The battle was going SO well..and then some THING came out of the back of a large truck. It has big and ugly-looking, and it was clear that 1) the ladies might need his help and 2) The kids HAD to get out of here immediately.

He heard Sharon's voice as she prepared to fight it.

Matrix, call Bishop and MorningStar! You have to get those kids OUT of here!

[ the tyrant was SPRINTING for Artemis ready to attack her savagely]

OH NO YOU DON'T!


[ Silver Swan DASHES across, in front of Artemis and intercepts the creature JUST as he's about to bear down on Artemis! Stopping him at his wrists with her own armoured hands. It was a testimony to her physical power that she could outright oppose him like this despite his size and strength]

On it.

A small phone rises out of Rich's shoulder and he 'dials' Delilah's private number. The phone is picked up quickly by De (who no doubt wants to know who is caller her PRIVATE number from a line with no number) and he doesn't even let her speak.

We are in Central Park, North Woods. I have 10 children, all special, targeted by Mystech. Artemis and Silver Swan are fighting...SOMETHING damn near as big as the thing we fought before. I am enroute to Illustra at high speed, send backup.

Rich hung up but kept the phone on his shoulder as he spoke to the kids again.

Hey, you all seen Transformers?

All the little weepy heads nodded.

Well I can do the same thing, just sit still and watch, then I will take you somewhere safe.

They all stood still as Rich made 'seats beneath them with seatbelts and then turned...

...into a scaled-down for kids CH-47 Chinook helicopter. He turned and took off quickly, headed for Illustra, trusting Sharon to hold out until he - or someone - got back.

 

[Ana-Leigh Moreau]

Walking over to Silver Swan, she had laid waste to the remaining soldiers and all was well.

Silver Swan: That takes care of that...

"Nice job."

Silver Swan:...wait...

Sharon said she heard another heart beat....Ana-Leigh looked over to the carrier, and before they could even react a giant Tyrant came running for her. He was grizzly looking, huge and hulking. With wide eyes, before she could think of a defensive maneuver, Silver Swan literally jumped in front of her and prevented the Tyrant from striking her down. Stumbling away from the two, they were both locked in arms: Silver Swan holding her own, but loosing ground as each moment passed. If something wasn't done soon, the Tyrant would overpower her!

Ana-Leigh watched the Tyrant roar and push Silver Swan further down, and that's when she saw it! His exposed heart! A small smirk appeared across her lips after realizing that she would be able to take him out within seconds. Lifting her hands up as if she were holding something, her golden bow and arrow materialized while she drew her one arm back, aiming for the Tyrants heart. She had a clear shot and she took it. Releasing the charged arrow, it zoomed toward the Tyrant and hit his heart with perfect accuracy, exploding on impact. The Tyrant was thrown backwards away from Sharon, his chest now an open crater.

Running up next to Sharon who was knocked to the ground by the concussive force of the minor explosion, Ana-Leigh knelt down. She could tell Sharon wasn't hurt, moreso tired from holding off the Tyrant, so Ana decided not to ask if she was okay. She seemed like the type of person who didn't like to be coddled.

"Thanks for the assist."

Holding her hand out, she helped Sharon to her feet.

 

[Ruby]

:: Cass wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. It had been really hard for to come out and say what she was. After all, vampires had the reputation of being ruthless killers...which was actually true. Still, there were OTHER vampires who weren't as ruthless, who, while still a killer, took pity on the weak and helpless. Cass tried to kill those who deserved to be killed [in her eyes]: murderers, pedophiles, etc. She would never intentionally kill an innocent human being. At least, not like the brutality that her brother, Thomas, had faced at the hands of the Nazis. That event had brought Cass to where she was, and who she was, today. Which was why she had made it her personal mission, once she heard about MysTech and what they did, to destroy that entire corporation. ::

:: She smiled as she sat back down. Michael and Karen didn't want to hurt her. They didn't want to kill her. She had found friendships and acceptance. Yes, the reputation of the vampire had preceded her, and yes, there may be more resistance along the way, but Cass has decided that with Michael and Karen by her side, then she would be okay. She looked from Michael to Karen. ::

"Where would we go?"

Also, Cass needs to be in someone's care tonight. Doc, we gonna haveta sort this one here out.

"I'm perfectly fine to take care of myself."

:: She thought about what Mike had said. He didn't think that she was suicidal, did he? No, she wasn't suicidal; she had just wanted to show them that she meant them no harm. She played with her RUBY necklace. ::

 

[Silver Swan]

Central Park

[ At that moment when something might well give, a golden flash of light and a concussive blast seperates the Tyrant and Silver Swan. It's enough to topple her off her feet. The creature lands with a THUD causing many of the birds who were in the trees to scatter in the air.]

[ As soon as she fell down she immediately sat up to see what became of the creature.]

Running up next to Sharon who was knocked to the ground by the concussive force of the minor explosion, Ana-Leigh knelt down. She could tell Sharon wasn't hurt, moreso tired from holding off the Tyrant, so Ana decided not to ask if she was okay. She seemed like the type of person who didn't like to be coddled.

"Thanks for the assist."

no problem.

Holding her hand out, she helped Sharon to her feet.

Thanks.

[ accepting the helping hand. Ana-Leigh did right by not fussing over Sharon. The LAST thing the mutate wanted was to be seen as weak]

Good shot. You saved us time...and you nailed him good.

Now we can get out of here before anyone else arrives.

[ She moves closer to the body of the Tyrant, now with a gaping hole in its chest area from Artemis' shot]

I just want to be sure....

[ She said as she bent down, resting her hands on her knees and listening for ANY sign of "activity" in case the creature might have a healing factor. Beyond normal hearing, Sharon was listening for any "sounds" associated with live activity in the body. ]

some of these creatures have healing factors.

[ the two wait for a few moments. When Silver Swan is satisfied that the creature is indeed DEAD, she contacts Martrix via the communicators given to them by Delilah]

Matrix the Tyrant is down.

[ walking over to its head, she raises her high heeled boot and SLAMS IT DOWN into the creature's head!]

Permanently.

We're following you back to Illustra.

[ She then looks at Artemis]

Let's leave this place.

[ Once again, with ease, and this time with no giant robots trying to target them, Silver Swan gives Artemis a lift, carrying her at high speeds back to Illustra]

 

[Arsenal]

"I'm perfectly fine to take care of myself."

Mike looked at the young woman, her full beauty and confidence returned. He smiled at her and continued.

Of that I have no doubt. But the Doc's offer sounds good to me. After the last few days I could use a drink and some relaxation. I think we could all use some stress relief. I hope you will join us. WE BOTH know that you can leave whenever you want, but I hope you stay.

Mike winked at Cass and smiled at all of them, the stress of the past few minutes fading and his good humor back in full force. He pulled out his car keys and shook them.

I got my '68 Roadrunner outside...runs like a dream. I am ready to roll when you are.

 

[Matrix]

Rich was landing at Illustra's roof when his communicator went off.

Matrix the Tyrant is down...Permanently. We're following you back to Illustra.

Word. Meet me on the roof. The kids will stay in the 'copter until you let them off.

Rich was weakening a bit, but he could hold until the ladies got there no problem. So he 'spoke' to the kids via his console.

Just relax, the two pretty ladies that helped save you back there will help you off and then we will take good care of you, OK? OOOOOOOOOOOO-KAY!

 

[Ruby]

:: When Mike winked at her, if Cass could still blush, her face would be pretty red by now. ::

Another reason to be glad I'm a vampire.

:: She nodded at Mike and Karen. ::

"Okay, I'll stay. I could use a drink myself."

:: Before anybody could say anything, she quickly jumped in. ::

*hurriedly*: "Yes, vampires can drink alcohol too."

:: She glanced over at Arielle and the cat. ::

"What about Arielle's cat, though? I think we should take him along, so that she will have something familiar with her."

:: She paused for a beat. ::

"No pun intended."

 

[Arsenal]

Mike had dated enough women of color to know when a woman was blushing, even if she "couldn't". He smiled back as Cass replied.

"Okay, I'll stay. I could use a drink myself."

:: Before anybody could say anything, she quickly jumped in. ::

*hurriedly*: "Yes, vampires can drink alcohol too."

Mike laughed a belly laugh. A drunk Vampire sounded too funny to him!!

Very well. We will get along JUST fine.

:: She glanced over at Arielle and the cat. ::

"What about Arielle's cat, though? I think we should take him along, so that she will have something familiar with her."

:: She paused for a beat. ::

"No pun intended."

HA! None taken. I had a carrier dropped off when I called this in, just in case the cat decided not to calm down. It is outside so no muss, no fuss.

He turned to Arielle and Karen.

You two in the back with the carrier, Cass shotgun and I will get us there in a jiffy.

He opened the door and held it for the ladies and the cat....

 

[Seer]

and so

<< Artemis and Silver Swan arrive back to Illustra in record time.>>

<< MorningStar and Bishop arrive on the roof to assist them with the children.>>

<< If MorningStar had doubts about the team being able to function, the fact that Silver Swan, Artemis and Matrix rescued this children today and took down more Mystech goons together should've been some comfort, plus the fact that Silver Swan didn't try to do it all by herself and not only gave but RECEIVED help from her teammates. >>

<< Alycia, who was making plans to establish her satellite office at Illustra, would assist once again with the safe relocation of the children.>>

<< A short time later, after debriefing, Richard is able to refuel. Sharon and Ana-Leigh are enjoying some downtime in Illustra. Ana-Leigh talks with Alycia, as she makes her plans to set up her office at Illustra. Alycia has a surprise for her.>>

<< Andrew is still at Illustra though all signs in his apartment point to him ready to leave anytime. He hasnt seen any of his other teammates since the Danger Room session and his last words to Delilah in the hall of the War Room floor were as harsh as they had been in the Danger Room. He was ready to leave but like the others, he had his own feelings and issues that were touched by the looming spectre of Mystech. He needed to find a connection to the others in order to see that what they were doing WAS important and why it mattered and most of all that it wasnt for nothing!>>

<< If he couldnt get that from Delilah, perhaps he could from a peer, one of teammates. Team work wasnt just done in the battle field. It also happened during "downtime", it was about helping each other through times of uncertainty as well.>>

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<< At the luxurious Parthenon Hotel, Arielle and her siamese cat are settled into a luxury suite where she'll stay for several days while Michael uses his contacts in NYPD to take down the gang that has been terrorizing her and her coven.>>

<< Karen would spend time counseling her and helping her to start recovery from her trauma.>>

<< Cass was able to "breathe" a little, surrounded by the luxurious settings of the Parthenon hotel and its accomodations, she could almost herself but it instead gave her time to think about things. She seemed relieved that not only had Karen accepted her, but her friendship with Karen and Michael had been cemented. For a woman who was just as lonely in this city as Karen and Sharon were...this made all the difference for both her and Karen. >>

<< Michael, who had been many places and seen many things, was still reeling from how his life had forever changed two nights ago. For all the bad and heartache, there was also GOOD and beautiful as well. Making new friends, POWERFUL friends, one of whom had a unique connection to the events of two nights ago. Today's events were a reminder to him just how diverse this city was and how even with Mystech looming, the need for people at all levels opposing them was important. >>

<< He was a man who could stand on his own, but the idea of a brief retreat in the Parthenon appealed to even him. The LAST time he was here, Morgan Victoria was still alive. NOW a former colleague of his had inherited the place and the mother of "the world's most celebrated super model" was providing him accomodation.>>

<< Michael also found himself intrigued by Cass. Karen was a beautiful older woman, elegant, powerful, but Michael sensed that she would never be emotionally available to a man...having endured the trauma of losing her daughter AND husband to the same entity they all opposed. How would one even approach her in that way without risking being turned into a toadstool? Although Cass could tear him apart and feast on him, literally...she had a sweet, gentle nature that defied her vampire heritage. He found himself drawn to her and wanting to make sure she was no longer quite as alone as she was before. He knew enough to tred lightly though with both her AND Karen on certain things.>>

<< Afternoon begins to give way to early evening and while Michael and Cass enjoy themselves at the hotel, Karen is in her diamond suite, calling Delilah to speak with her.>>

 

[Arsenal]

Mike was a sharp dresser off-duty.

It was something about getting clean after a long day that appealed to him. SO, he pulled out his credit card and ordered some clothes brought up to his room. Showered, shaved, cologne (he had that in the trunk with toiletries and some hang-out clothes), and the he pulled on his outfit. One last stop in the mirror, and then he was off and over...






...to Cass' suite. He knocked on the door.

 

[Ruby]

The Parthenon - Suite 1318

:: Cass had a wonderful time exploring the hotel's various services and shops. She had had a full body massage, making sure to keep herself covered at all times so the masseuse wouldn't notice how cool her skin was. Now she was dressed in an outfit she had found in a grunge-chic shop. She was quite surprised to have found it in a high-end place like this but whatever. She was just happy to get out of her tank top and jeans and sandals. ::

:: She had just finished off her plate of chocolate covered strawberries, her heightened vampiric tastebuds made them taste GLORIOUS on her tongue, when she heard a knock on her door. Running her left hand through her long blond hair, she went to answer it. ::

"Why, Officer Armstrong, who knew that you could clean up so nicely?"

:: She smiled teasingly at him. It was nice to not have to hide what she was. It was actually refreshing to have human friends. ::