braioch8201 12-05-2008 03:25 PM<br/>Enoch sighed, it seemed that it had begun. In this city it seemed a little redundant to repeat their names, everyone knew everyone as it was. Though he knew better than anyone that formalities were important..<br/><br/>He had once been a Senator for Rome after all, he was more than used to this kind of thing. Leadaers who were a little too worn from their position like Lady Cutra, rogues who couldn't get away from their duties no matter what like "Damion" aka Dherris, and amongst the others. Eventually he prayed that the Lycans would show up, he needed them here for his other plans.<br/><br/>In the meantime he would play the part of the amicable leader. He stood up, head held up, shoulders held firm, his voice even, he was prepared for anything he was going to have to face.<br/><br/>"As of late I am now formely known as Prince Enoch, leader of the Vampire covens within the city."<br/><br/>With that he gave a slight bow to the others, and then resumed sitting, his upright position resumed, his eyes watching the others warily.<br/><br/>Forgotten Wolf 12-05-2008 05:52 PM<br/>((Short background post since I have nothing for Dherris really to go on at the moment))<br/><br/>TFV**************<br/><br/>â€œSir, we got new equipment from HQ.â€<br/><br/>â€œAnything new that I need to be aware of?â€<br/><br/>â€œYes, the lab sent some new devices for field testing that are meant to help deal with these â€˜magesâ€™â€¦ They call it the AFD.â€<br/><br/>â€œIs AFD supposed to mean something or did they just label it that because it sounded cool.â€<br/><br/>â€œAbnormal Field Disruptorâ€¦ Apparently it acts like some sort of shielding device to protect against direct use of a â€˜mageâ€™s magicâ€™â€¦ In several instances, they have even noted the make the â€˜magicâ€™ even go out of control possibly injury the mage themselves.â€<br/><br/>â€œSounds goodâ€¦ Too good, whatâ€™s the catch?â€<br/><br/>She reads over the sheet for a second, â€œâ€¦ Users tend to develop temporary paranoia, insomnia, and even if they get some sleep they have incredibly vivid nightmares. It is recommended that after any missions where the devices are activated for that the users be put in confinement for a week to prevent injury to themselves or others.â€<br/><br/>Commander rolls eyes, â€œGreatâ€¦ How many did receive?â€<br/><br/>â€œFifteen total sirâ€¦. As well as five modified body armors containing confiscated Thaumiumâ€¦ That material that appears to have magic resistant properties that some mages seem to craftâ€¦ Though their effectiveness only lasts so long, it is much more effective while they do work is still greater than the AFDs.â€<br/><br/>â€œAll right, set up five teams of four men each with the new witch hunting gearâ€¦ We might be needing it soon depending on how soon we can track these mages down.â€<br/><br/>â€œSir?â€<br/><br/>â€œYesâ€¦â€<br/><br/>â€œI have an update about the Type A and S ENEs that were being trackedâ€¦ One seems to be injured and the other was lost but contact has been reestablished at the hospital that the Type A was sent to.â€™<br/><br/>â€œGoodâ€¦. Make sure the teams keep both of them under surveillance now.â€<br/><br/>Scambo 12-05-2008 08:42 PM<br/>Jack let himself lie back in the soft hospital-mattress, his own pain and wounds temporarily forgotten in lieu of Shey's. A flash of pain and Jack stifled a groan, reminded of the extent of his damages. He coughed as Ethon spoke, fighting down an urge to be snide and unapproachable.<br/>"It's not me I'm worried about. This, these bumps and bruises, will be fine in a couple of weeks. That.....thing....out there, that monster, was someone important to her. I didn't know him, but whoever he was....I dunno, call it a hunch, but somethings' telling me that this is just the damn beginning.....I mean.....Its just that, I can't do anything about it, and its driving me crazy. My whole goddamn life, I've always been in control. When I started going to the pack territory, my decision. When I left, my decision. I figured my whole life would be that way and y'know what? I was fine with that. Then, a week ago, that all changes in 5 minutes." He let a slight chuckle escape, grinning at the memory of those first few moments when he and Shey had let their feelings take over, standing beneath the stars with nothing but the gentle lapping of the lake waves and the rustle of wind in the trees to distract them.<br/><br/>"And now, here I am. Lying in a hospital bed with three cracked ribs and a hair line fracture. But....I'd do it all again. So, thats my life. Whats up with you?" The conversation was bearable if not pleasant and the time passed quickly enough when a the door clicked open to admit the person he had been wanting to see. As her lips touched his, a sense of well being and vitalization shot through his body and he let the dull ache in his chest fade into the back of his mind.<br/><br/>"Just what the doctor ordered." He squeezed her hand from his prone position in the bed, bringing his strength to bear, showing her that he was going to be alright.<br/><br/>"I'm.......sorry about your friend. I know he was important to you.....But..I know that this isn't over, and I know you know it too. But, I want you to know that whatever happens, no matter what, I'm going to see it through to the end." He stared hard into her deep impenetrable chocolate eyes, stoking the fires of determination and love in preparation for what lay ahead.<br/><br/>eferhilda 12-05-2008 11:45 PM<br/>Shey fought back the tears that threatened to flow as she felt herself looking deeply into his eyes, seeing all the love and determination in them made her feel stronger and more sure of the future. Sighing she leans down kissing the back of his hand, "Together we will make it through all of this, though seeing all that has been happening to the city, what happened to Brian...." she felt herself choke up at his name making her take a deep breath to steady herself before she continued, "I realize that all I want in this world now and forever is to be with you some place else some place away from all of this...." she says as she leans forward suddenly excited with expressing her thoughts and feelings. "A place where we could live in peace and maybe raise a family. I know that this must seem perhaps like its moving too fast, but I don't think I have it in me to continue here in the city. To watch my friends and family die around me....in my arms...." her voice trailing off as she looked down at her hand holding his own. "I don't know about how you feel about me, I think and feel that you love me. I know that tonight when I saw you get hurt my soul cried out in pain for you." Now her free hand was gently stroking the back of his hand, "Tonight I accepted you as my mate, which if i was human would make us basically married...."her voice soft though there was a smile in her tone as she looked down at his hand held in her own. "What I think I'm trying to say is that I don't want to be the alpha anymore, all I want is to be your mate and to move away with you somewhere start a family and live out or lives in peace together." she spoke a bit shyly as she looked up tp meet his eyes.<br/><br/>Ethon could not help but growl as he listened in on their conversation, pissed beyond words that Shey was willing to turn her back on the pack for a human. Bear standing near by spoke up, "We can't deny her her happiness. She has suffered more then most of us have realized." he says speaking softly looking to the door, "Her parents, the pack members...Brian and almost her mate. If she wants to leave before she loses him I don't blame her, in fact I support her and wish her the best." Bear said as he laid a large hand on Ethon's shoulder, "You would do well to do the same my friend." he said gently before giving him a gentle squeeze and then moving to lean against the wall to wait for Shey to emerge from Jack's room.<br/><br/>Ladypuppet 12-06-2008 01:40 PM<br/>*Cutra smiled softly but could tell that something seemed to be on the vampires thought cycle as she watched him closely, and smiled softly. He was polite enough when it came down to introductions. He wasnâ€™t stuck up he was kind and sweet, she looked down now wasnâ€™t the time for her to get all emotional again. She looked and opened her eyes as he bowed, to them. She looked back to Memnoch with a cocked brow, seems he was just going to be arrogant like the old prince. This didnâ€™t surprised in the least, she never really did like him to much. She looked and stood up slowly as she looked down pulling her robes around her slightly more. *<br/><br/>*She then looked down to her hands as he brought her arms up and crossed them across her chest. Then she began to speak, â€œIâ€™m Cutra De Argos, the Moros mage, and head mage of this council.â€ She said quietly looking down to him, then allowed the others to speak as she bowed her head respectfully to Enoch, and sat back into her chair. She also wished that the Lycanâ€˜s to show so that this could be resolved once and for all so she may retire.*