Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor
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				Title: <strong>Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>21-09-2010, 00:43:17</strong>
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				Cassandra's estate is rather secluded. State of the art security protects it. There is a gatehouse, manned 24/7 at the beginning of a long drive lined by stately oaks that leads to the building itself. A list of expected visitors is provided at the beginning of the day- there are only a select few people that are allowed through at any time. <br><br>The lawn in front is expertly manicured, lush green grass cut short. Out back are gardens- a kitchen garden where herbs and vegetables are grown. Beyond that is a flower garden, designed in an intricate maze. There is even an orchard and greenhouse for fresh produce. The house itself is almost palatial, a magnificent old building that has been repaired and only slightly renovated.<br><br>(Pictures of other areas of the house to be provided.)<br><br>(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff167/Melody0322/estate2.jpg)<br><br>(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff167/Melody0322/estate.jpg)<br><br>(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff167/Melody0322/estate3.jpg)<br><br>(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff167/Melody0322/Estate4.jpg)<br><br>Links to other topics:<br>Group Roleplays Wanted Topic (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=82058.msg3618263#msg3618263) (to apply)<br>Characters Topic (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=82984.0)<br>OOC Topic (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=82988.0)<br>Requests Topic (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=82989.0)<br>Fall of the Titans (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=82164.0) (IC topic)
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				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>21-09-2010, 23:13:05</strong>
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				James could tell that despite how she might be feeling right now she was looking forward to the event.&nbsp; She had been planning it for 6 month now.&nbsp; Gathering support from the community, who had stepped up to support her cause.&nbsp; Their we’re some very nice items up for bid.&nbsp; All expense trips all over the world, cars,&nbsp; antiques, and collectibles.&nbsp; No she would not want to miss this event for anything, and as he watched her, he noticed that her color looked better. <br><br>She had gotten him a tuxedo for the occasion completely white from head to foot.&nbsp; It had not been cheap and she had insisted on paying for it for him though he could have afforded it himself, it would have set him back quite a bit.&nbsp; He smiled at the thought, she really did spoil him.&nbsp; Though it made him uncomfortable at times he didn’t complain about it.&nbsp; In fact he was flattered that she cared.<br><br>When she told him that he had to trust her to let him know if her condition gets troublesome he frowned slightly but nodded.&nbsp; “Of course love I do trust you, you just had me a little worried there is all,” he leaned over and kissed her on the cheek.&nbsp; “You can’t blame me for that now can you?”<br><br>Soon they we’re out of the man part of the city and pulling up the long drive to Cassandra’s Manor.&nbsp; It had always been the best for her, and she didn’t skimp on security.&nbsp; It was probably one of the safest privately owned buildings in the world.&nbsp; Of course if an agency like SPECTRE came to call it would probably only slow them down and give the people inside a slight head start.&nbsp; Still it was nice to think that you we’re safe somewhere.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>At last the limo came to a stop at the front door and the security team climbed out first as always.&nbsp; Last inside the first ones out even here at the manor where the danger was at the absolute minimum.&nbsp; James followed them out and then turned to Cassandra to give her his hand to help her out.&nbsp; He’d always had a a very old fashioned sense of manners and thought that ladies should be treated as such. “Welcome home love.”
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				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>22-09-2010, 07:57:46</strong>
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				Phantom didn't feel terribly more comfortable with this than Sami did, but he knew that he'd need Cassie's influence to help. He drove up to a building and looked at her, hiding any signs he wasn't totally confident.<br><br><em>"Cassie has plenty of outfits, she should be able to spare one. As for an invite, either she can give you one, or I can make one. Of course, when I say make one, I don't mean learn calligraphy. When I bring the dress to you, I'll tell you the plan for getting in," </em> he smirked.<br><br><em>"Now, head in to that quaint little restaurant where the snooty people will look at you funny,"</em> he pulled out a 50, <em>"flash the money so they don't kick you out and eat some overpriced, underfilling rich people food for a night."</em>
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				Post by: <strong>Mhina</strong> on <strong>22-09-2010, 08:17:33</strong>
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				Sami stared at Eric for a long moment after listening to what he thought passed as a 'plan.' She growled and snatched the money out of his hand before getting out of the car in a huff and slamming the door. 'So basically his plan is to go in and beg his rich friend for help while I embarrass myself in a fancy restaurant. Well that's simply fantastic!' She thought angrily as she stormed towards the restaurant. She just hoped they let her in when they saw that she could pay, and that it wasn't one of those places that had a dress code.<br><br>She walked into the restaurant, trying not to let her frustration show, and walked up to the host, giving him what she hoped was her sweetest smile. "Hello. A table for two please. I may be dining alone, but an associate of mine is supposed to be coming to drop something off." She said, trying to act like she belonged there. The host, an elegantly dressed man in his forties, quirked an eyebrow, looking her up and down before shaking his head and sighing.<br><br>"Miss, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave. This is a high class restaurant and our guests expect a certain level of...dignity from their fellow diners. I'm sure there is a bar somewhere nearby that would be more than happy to accommodate someone of your particular class." he said, keeping a straight face through the less-than-subtle insult.<br><br>Sami tried to keep her temper in check. She really wasn't enjoying this, and wondered if maybe Eric had had the foresight to take her gun to keep her from shooting him for putting her through this. 'He may be smarter than I thought.' She thought, maintaining her smile.<br><br>"I'm afraid there was an incident regarding my gown on the way her, and I was forced to borrow clothes from a stranger that was kind enough to lend them to me." She said, getting out what was left of all the money Eric had given her. She hoped a bunch of ones wrapped in a fifty looked convincing. I'm more than willing to pay, and my associate should be picking up a new gown for me and delivering it directly. I hope this won't be an issue."<br><br>The host's eyes widened only slightly. "I'm very sorry about that miss. Please, right this way."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>22-09-2010, 08:45:56</strong>
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				He drove off and ditched the car in a parking lot of a park nearby. He quickly wiped off any finger prints and opened and closed the door without touching it. One could never be too careful, especially while committing felonies.<br><br>He quickly walked to the outskirts of the manor and smirked, phasing through the wall and checking for cameras. As he found one, he slipped under it and took a quick look around. Once he was sure only the camera was watching the area, he moved up to it and connected himself to it. He looped the video on it, as always, and set up a remote trigger. He had beaten SpECTRe's technology, it was doubtful Cassie had anything better, and she had always given him a blind spot. Of course, tonight was a bit different, but the security was far more focused on the inside and the entrance.<br><br>He quickly moved to the side of the building and phased into what he knew to be a storage area for the servants. Inch by inch, he slipped in, quietly moving through the building his parents had worked in when he was a boy, and where he had played with his best friend. No infiltration was so ingrained in him, he was easily able to get to Cassandra's bedroom.<br><br>He quickly searched for a dress that was long enough, considering how short Cassie was, and reasonably adjustable. He was a disguise artist, so he while trying to get clothes at a department store on a few hundred bucks to suit several situations was difficult; finding an elegant dress for a beautiful and petite young girl was less so, though Cassie was definitely smaller than young Sami.<br><br>Once he had found a dress that worked, he grabbed one of Cassie's bags, folded it up and put it inside. He would ask her, but once he got to her, he'd be at risk. He needed to be able to get away quickly if something came up, and he wasn't leaving without the dress.<br><br>He slipped down to the room above the main hall and slowly lowered himself through the floor into a dark area around the ceiling and began to scan the crowd for Cassandra.<br><br>She was, of course, with James... He wondered if that was why he had chosen that name... 'Oh... great, that's quite a complex...' He didn't care for James, but he couldn't expect Cassie to wait for him, and it wasn't like he was a man for fidelity. It didn't mean he didn't love her. <br><br><em>"This isn't the time."</em> He hissed to himself quietly.<br><br>He had to follow her, out of sight, until she was someplace where he could signal her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 01:37:02</strong>
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				"No I can't," she groused. The worst part about being fussed over was knowing there was reason for others to fuss over her. She was healthy enough, in good shape with a strong immune system, but she looked so fragile. The pregnancy wasn't easy though and all manner of things could happen when the mind disappeared without taking the body with it. <br><br>The limo pulled up and the security team let her out. All sorts of cars and trucks were parked around the place. The caterers and other staff she had hired for the evening had already arrived. No doubt her butler and chief housekeeper had things taken care of. Between the two of them and her head of security, not much went unnoticed or undone.<br><br>She accepted James's hand and smiled at him. "Thanks. I am going to check in with everyone and have some 'me time' before getting ready for the event. As long as you're ready to go when things start, I don't care what you do between now and then," she said. Though the words sounded a little callous, her tone was warm. She wanted him to relax and enjoy himself a bit before the stiffness and formality of the benefit took away the hominess of the manor and they were entertaining at least a few hundred people.<br><br>Leaning up, she planted a kiss on his cheek before turning away. The hairs on the back of her neck stood on end as she went to consult with the staff. It wasn't necessarily a <em>bad</em> feeling so she didn't have security go scope out the place. Once she'd finished she headed up the stairs towards her bedroom.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 01:49:30</strong>
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				He watched Cassie plant a kiss on James and rolled his eyes; more of a reflex than anything. He watched her depart from James and saw her heading up the stairs.<br><br><em>"I could've just waited in her room..."</em> He grumbled, reaching overhead and phasing his hands through the ceiling to grip the floor above him. He kicked up and somersaulted back onto the next floor up, but clumsily tumbled in the process.<br><br><em>"Ow crap... I gotta remember that I'm hurt... I also have to never get hurt like this again..."</em> He muttered to himself, quickly ducking through walls and back into Cassandra's room.<br><br>He quickly climbed onto one of her dressers and perched there nimbly, just in case someone came in with Cassie, or before her. He didn't want to be in view, and if he had to, he could duck out through the wall and into the next room, which was likely to be empty since just about everyone was downstairs.
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				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 02:51:03</strong>
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				James didn't have much to do now other than get himself ready for the evening.&nbsp; He followed Cassie inside a few moments later daydreaming about the kiss she had planted on his cheek.&nbsp; It never failed to make his heart race whenever they touched.&nbsp; It hadn't even bother him that she had essentially told him to get lost for awhile until the benefit.&nbsp; He was able to follow Cassandra's scent easily he knew it so well.&nbsp; <br><br>As he entered the main house something broke through his daydreaming.&nbsp; It was so subtle that at first James wasn't positive what had drawn his attention.&nbsp; He snifffed the air like a blood hound, picking up a faint trace of a scent he didn't recognize.&nbsp; That was not to be unexpected though their we're alot of people coming and going recently caterers, the entertainment and other staff that had been brought in to work the event.&nbsp; What bothered him was that the scent seemed to be coming from a part of the house where it shouldn't be.&nbsp; Most of the other new scent had kept to the first floor but this other scent was up stairs.&nbsp; <br><br>James moved swiftly and silently up the stairs his sensitive nose taking guiding him.&nbsp; The idea of an unknown scent being on the second floor was not an idea he liked to consider.&nbsp; Cassandra's room was up here as was his own, though he was much more worried about Cassandra than himself. It was unlikely that anyone uninvited had gotten passed all the security around the house, but that didn't mean it wasn't possible.&nbsp; He closed his eyes as he reached the top of the stairs his nose searchig for the scent.&nbsp; The way the scent moved was very disjointed and it made it incredibly difficult to follow. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>26-09-2010, 06:09:54</strong>
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				Cassandra sensed it the moment she entered her bedroom. She paused by the doorway. "You can step into view, whoever you are," she said. "I don't think you want to hurt me." In fact she was almost certain of it. Stepping into the room, she smiled and glanced around. "Olly olly oxen free..."<br><br>It took her a moment to see him there, perched on her dresser. She relaxed when she saw Phantom and moved further into the room. They hadn't seen each other in a while. And she had missed him. The smile on her face was genuine. <br><br>"What are you doing here?" she asked. How had he gotten past her security? Maybe he could help her design a better system. None were foolproof but she didn't like the thought of anyone getting past it. Getting access to her children without her knowing... 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>26-09-2010, 07:23:05</strong>
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				He jumped down and hugged her and smiled, his eyes flicking to the hallway.<br><br><em>"Someone followed you upstairs..."</em> He was holding one of her bags, which might have seemed a bit strange.<br><br><em>"Only you can know I'm here, I absolutely don't want SpECTRe showing up unannounced."</em> He wished X-Ray vision worked more like it did in comics, but in this case, he couldn't tell who was coming up, just their basic size and shape.<br><br><em>"Did you ask anyone to follow you?"</em> He had always been quick on the uptake, the person moving up the stairs was not looking after Cassandra. The movements indicated he as searching, he doubted highly that it was some coincidence.<br><br><em>"If not, someone's looking for something, and if that something is me..."</em> His eyes glanced to her and he was taken aback.<br><br><em>"Cassie, you're pregnant..."</em> His eyes shifted back to the normal spectrum, <em>"sorry, eyes... You know..."</em>
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				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>26-09-2010, 10:33:14</strong>
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				It was faint from where he stood but he could hear voice coming from one of the rooms close by.&nbsp; His ears weren't sharp enough to make out anything that was said, and he couldn't even tell you who was speaking.&nbsp; The voices we're coming from inside one of the rooms down the hall.&nbsp; His nose continued to search and the scent he smelled was coming from the same direction as the voices.&nbsp; One of the scents he recognized, he would know it better than his own.&nbsp; It was Cassandra's smell of course.&nbsp; It was fresh as she had mentioned wanting to go up to her room to get ready.&nbsp; The other disjointed scent seemed to be heading in the same direction.&nbsp; <br><br>It was probably just paranoia on his part, his overprotective nature kicking in, but he was going to check on Cassie to make sure she was okay.&nbsp; Though he knew as well as anyone that the Manor had one of the best security systems known to man even the strongest shields could still be penetrated by those crafty and resourceful enough.&nbsp; As he moved towards Cassandra's door&nbsp; the smell sunddenly vanished not as though it had doubled back and gone down the stair but almost as though it had gone through the wall which wasn't unheard of but it would mean that someone with super abilities was here and they could be either friend or foe.&nbsp; It took him less than 30 seconds to reach Cassandra's door.&nbsp; He had absolutely no idea what he was going to tell Cassandra when he knocked.&nbsp; He supposed he could tell her the truth but he wasn't sure if he was ready for that.&nbsp; <br><br>With no plan in mind he wrapped his knuckles on the door.&nbsp; "Cassie, its James can I come in?" he asked his senses on high alert.&nbsp; "It's very important I think someone has gotten past security somehow." James was pleased with himself so far that what he said was true.&nbsp; He listened for her response, closing his eyes focusing on his sharp ears listening for any sign that she was being coersed, any sound that something was not as it should be. 
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				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>26-09-2010, 11:20:05</strong>
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				As much as his rambling was stopped when he had realized she was pregnant, all sound left him when he heard James's voice.<br><br>He knew of James, and maybe James even knew of Eric, but James was almost surely not aware of Phantom. He made a very sudden realization. James knew he was there, and he had been searching, but not in the way a normal person might. Phantom's eyes switched back and looked out through the door. He suddenly realized the man had sensed him, but not clearly enough that he was willing to burst into Cassie's room.<br><br>He dared not make a sound, his eyes simply locked on her and he mouthed, <em>"Super"</em> and pointed through the door. Then, he phased himself quietly into her closet.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>26-09-2010, 22:50:36</strong>
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				He hugged her and she wrapped her arms around him before stepping back and glancing down at the bag he was holding. Her bag. She had more... things than she would ever need but that didn't mean she liked it when they were taken from her. What did he have in the bag anyways?<br><br>When he mentioned that someone had followed her upstairs, she tilted her head and frowned. Chances were good it was one of the security detail or James. But how much did she know about the caterers or the bartenders or people there setting up the stage or getting the silent auction ready? "No, I didn't," she said. In fact, she'd been rather clear that she wanted some alone time.<br><br>"And how would they know you were here?" she said. She cared for Eric deeply and it was nice to see him but his appearance was unexpected. The subject abruptly changed. Her eyes widened. Not even James knew! She placed a hand on her stomach and the frown deepened.<br><br>"Yes, I am well aware of that," she snapped. "Twins in fact. I hadn't told anyone yet for good reason. That's not im-" She fell silent when Phantom looked through the door in that way he had. Super? Who-? She watched him disappear into her closet before opening the door to see... James.<br><br>Was that who Phantom&nbsp; had been talking about? Surely not. "James, I'm fine, really," she said. "I really need some time alone. Could you talk to the hired muscle for tonight and make sure they understand how the systems work and what's expected?"
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				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>27-09-2010, 07:58:27</strong>
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				Cassandra opened the door and James who's sense we're on high alert and when the door opened caught the strong rush of the scent of the person he had followed up the stair.&nbsp; He didn't hear anything in Cassie's tone to indicate that she was being coerced.&nbsp; No fear, no anxiety.&nbsp; There was a very slight note of something that could be anxiety in her voice but he couldn't be sure. "I know you want to be alone and I'm terribly sorry for intruding,"&nbsp; Jame said as he looked passed her and saw that the room was empty besides her.&nbsp; He wasn't about to leave until he knew she was safe. <br><br>There was no doubt in his mind however.&nbsp; "Someone has been in your room that shouldn't have been." James said looking into her eyes.&nbsp; She would want to know why he&nbsp; thought that.&nbsp; Soon he would have to make a decision to trust her with his secret or not either way.&nbsp; Secrets could as easily destroy a relationship as her knowing the truth.&nbsp; It wouldn't be easy and it made him nervous to consider yet he knew that he had to tell her.&nbsp; They we're in too deep for him not to trust her with it.&nbsp; The truth was he had no idea how deeply he really was.<br><br>"I don't know how long ago they we're here but I can tell that someone other than you has been in this room and very recently," James continued taking in a deep breath catching another lungful of the scent.&nbsp; "I can smell them."&nbsp; He looked at Cassandra not moving away not until he was absolutely sure that she was okay.&nbsp; "You haven't notice anything missing in your room?"&nbsp; It was possible that they we're simply dealing with a very talented thief. <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>27-09-2010, 09:18:24</strong>
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				He let out a silent sigh from the closet.<br><br><em>'Smell, the super has heightened senses, at least his sense of smell. Better safe than sorry, rarely does a power only effect such a small part of a person. Cassie, do not force me to gun the man down, he may yet prove an ally, but not here and not now.'</em> His thoughts raced, and he forced himself to sit very still, almost as a statue.<br><br>He was not worried about being caught, at the first sign of danger, he could go out through the back of the closet, and down through the floor. However, that would likely alert James and make his continued discussion with Cassandra much more difficult.<br><br>He suddenly wished he was a telepath, or that he could invoke one of Cassie's visions to show her what he needed and be back to Sami. Whether the girl liked him much or not, he was becoming fond of her already. <em>'How screwed up is that?'</em> He rolled his eyes at himself, always wanting things that would get him into trouble.<br><br>Fighting back against SpECTRe, suicidal. He could have jumped into the cargo hold of some airplane headed to China and be rid of this place, yet he stayed to fight. He couldn't really have Cassie, yet he wanted her all the same, and the twins made him yearn for her all the more; not because he had any desire to be a father, but precisely because he did not. He wanted her, and he knew she would fall from his reach.<br><br>Sami intrigued him, and he only hoped he could redeem himself in her mind.<br><br>He turned his thoughts back to the matter at hand, the only way he could prove himself was to bring down SpECTRe. He had to have Cassie's help for that, she had a great deal of influence. James would be an asset, if he could bring himself not to loathe the man...<br><br>His thoughts again wandered, <em>'the cop... He is either corrupt, or very dedicated... I shall test him as well.'</em> He recited the man's badge number in his head and smiled. 'ProtoTypE' would be the downfall of SpECTRe, he was sure of it. They had picked a boy of great mental acuity and talent, and made him a killer, a machine... Less than human... Yet, it was this inhuman thing that would destroy them, and he would make sure of that.
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				Post by: <strong>abandoneddolly</strong> on <strong>27-09-2010, 11:23:32</strong>
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				Tiffany had gotten a job with the catering staff that was preparing for the big event that evening. She had gottent he job when one of the other staff members got ill, so they called her to take her place. She wished she had schemed that on her own, but it had just been good luck on her part. There was going to be an event here with an auction of some very valuable stuff. All she needed was the smallest bit of darkness for her to get her hands on the valuables, and that was why she had come. To scope the place out, and make sure things were in her favor when it was time to put the rest of her plan into action. <br><br>She pushed a pan of food into the oven Her dark eyes looking over the kitchen as she did so.She was dressed in a white catering outfit. Her dark hair pulled back on the side. Underneath she had a simple black party dress that she would change into to mingel with the guest when they arrived. It would have looked good with that diamond necklace she wanted to grab from the mall before the mall got so much attention. Oh well, you win some, you lose some and tonight she was going to be a winner. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>28-09-2010, 20:45:32</strong>
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				She opened the door and let James enter. There was no sign of her visitor. And why James would go to the closet, she wasn't sure. So she just had to get him out of there so she could find out what her friend and former lover wanted. Seeing him brought back so many memories...<br><br>But it wasn't the time or place for them. Cassandra sniffed the air and she frowned. Even though her nose and tastebuds had become more sensitive with the pregnancy, she couldn't smell anything different. How could he? She rubbed her head, which was suddenly aching with the weight of everything she had on her mind.<br><br>"We'll talk about how you can smell him later," she said. "Really, everything is fine. And no, nothing's been disturbed." Though she did wonder what Eric had in that bag. She was going to find out. A shiver ran up her spine as she remembered the visions she had seen that day. There was a pressure in her head that suggested more were on their way.<br><br>She sat down on the edge of the bed. "See if we can't get more security though," she said. "I know it seems like we've already got enough for a small army but with the high-profile guests and media presence, not to mention that I get the feeling people are humoring the whims of a rich woman without realizing the potential danger, there's no such thing as overly cautious. I don't want anything to go wrong tonight." Waving at the door, she gave James a smile. "I'll be down shortly to check on things myself."<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>29-09-2010, 05:55:00</strong>
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				There was something going on here of that he was sure, but Cassandra didn’t seem concerned, so he allowed himself to relax a little bit.&nbsp; He knew that he would have to explain himself later.&nbsp; He glanced around once last time feeling as though he was missing something vital.&nbsp; He really didn’t like that.&nbsp; The mystery would bug him until he knew what was going on.&nbsp; &nbsp;“I’ll see what I can round up Cassie,” James said moving several steps to the door.&nbsp; "Everybody should be working tonight though but I’ll see what I can do.&nbsp; I’ll kick some people in the but if I think they’re taking the detail to lightly. Security in this day and age is no small thing."<br><br>He paused and turned “Call me if you need anything,” James said looking at her, and then smiled at her.&nbsp; Before turning to go back out the door and flipping open his cell phone dialing the number for the security chief.&nbsp; The chief picked up after the second ring.&nbsp; “Make sure your detail is on high alert tonight,” James said as he moved down the hall towards his room.&nbsp; He still had to change for the event tonight.&nbsp; “We’ve got a lot of very important people coming tonight and we don’t want anything getting by.”<br><br>“Don’t worry we’ll take every precaution,” the security chief said.&nbsp; <br><br>“I know you will, just make sure your men are as diligent,” James said closing the phone as he opened the door to his room.&nbsp; James moved absentmindedly to the closet and pulled out his suit.&nbsp; He was still thinking about the disjointed scent he had smelled in the hallway, trying to put the puzzle pieces together.&nbsp; Someone had been in Cassandra’s room not long ago and he didn’t recognize the smell.&nbsp; That was the part that bothered him.<br><br>There we’re only a few options he could think of that made any sense at all.&nbsp; The first option was that some super powered person had broken into Cassie’s manor.&nbsp; The only flaw their was that Cassandra had said that their was nothing missing, and she hadn't seemed concerned.&nbsp; Which lead him to possibility two Cassandra knew that someone was in her room.&nbsp; If that was the case why not simply tell him about it.&nbsp; James worked on the buttons of his shirt thinking.&nbsp; Was it possible that Cassandra was keeping things from him?&nbsp; If he answered truthfully he would have to say yes.&nbsp; He had known that for awhile now, and while he didn’t like it, he didn’t like to intrude.&nbsp; Was it possible that she was seeing someone other than him?&nbsp; To that he had to answer no.&nbsp; She wouldn't keep that from him of that he was sure.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>29-09-2010, 06:42:17</strong>
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				<em>"James is a super?"</em> He stepped from the closet. He could tell by her face that she did not know, or that she didn't believe it; or quite possibly that she was trying to hide it. He hoped it was not the latter, as he did not wish to think she mistrusted him because he once worked for SpECTRe. She should know by now that he gave that up and has been fighting them.<br><br>He moved close to her before she could answer and kissed her lightly, <em>"Cassie, that's not my business. However, love has no secrets, if you don't trust each other..."</em><br><br>He smiled to try to break away from the uneasy subject, <em>"I would keep no secrets from you... I'm... not trying to get in between you two, but it doesn't mean I don't love you, Cassie."</em> She should know that, he had told her before, but she would also know that he didn't see himself as a human (or a super), and he never looked at himself as her equal. Even if he did, she had the insight to know (even if he didn't), that he loved easy, and often, and would keep no one love.<br><br>He was quick to continue before she said anything still, <em>"I needed a dress... For a friend, she needs an invitation... She's a... you know. I've decided that SpECTRe has to end, and she's going to help me."</em><br><br>He looked her in the eyes and sighed, <em>"I... need your help, as much as you will give it... I know it's not quite fair to ask, but at the very least, I need you to help her get things I simply can't afford. I need you to take her someplace where SpECTRe won't watch her, and get her clothes, all sorts. Fancy, casual, ragged, professional, I don't know where we might go. I need her to be able to blend in."</em><br><br>He stopped, and his heart dropped, knowing how painful his next words would be, <em>"Cassie..."</em> He looked to her stomach, <em>"if James is the father, if I am the father,"</em> he doubted that possibility, if they had seen each other within the past few months, it had been rare.<br><br><em>"They will be hunted by SpECTRe, almost definitely. In a few months, they may even start DNA testing children, if they haven't already. If you help me, we can fight... You've got money, connections, and with my skills, training, knowledge..."</em> He sighed and put a hand on her arm.<br><br><em>"Either way, I need you to help Sami,"</em> he stopped his rambling and moved over to sit down on the closest thing he could comfortable sit on.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>30-09-2010, 05:58:21</strong>
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				"See you soon, love," she called after James. She didn't respond to Eric when he emerged, not at first. It wasn't that she didn't trust Eric because she did. Well, as much as she trusted anybody. There was a lot for to her to digest though and no one was giving her a damned minute to do it. Was space too much to ask for?<br><br>Cassandra kissed him back- chastely of course- and stepped back to sit on the bed. "It is none of your business," she said. Her tone was pleasant enough but there was steel under it. He was right and she knew it. Why she hadn't told him, about her powers, about her pregnancy, she didn't know... Maybe it was just a perverse desire to see long it'd take him to notice or test herself somehow but she doubted that.<br><br>He wasn't really giving her a chance to get a word in but that was fine. It was a cold day in hell when she found herself at a loss for words. Things were happening so fast... And that explained why he was in her room, with one of her bags. "I don't know if any of it's going to fit... But I'll help you find something that might," she said.<br><br>Her eyes widened. That was an ambitious goal. She let out her breath. Wow... "Yeah, I should be able to arrange something for her. I'll make sure there's a ticket for her at Will Call tonight and make sure she stays after." Absently she rubbed her arms. Something wasn't right, something wasn't right at all but she couldn't put her finger on it. <br><br>"As for your other mission, I understand the need for some way to keep us all in check and stop us if we lose control but... that's not what SPECTRE is. But we need to go about it the right way or otherwise we're going to make things worse. Do you understand?" The Oracle was working diligently to get pieces moving but she was missing the catalyst.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>30-09-2010, 10:30:29</strong>
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				<em>"I worked for them, they are power-hungry, perverse bastards... I know exactly what you mean... They almost dropped a virus in me, <strong>on accident</strong>..."</em> He gave her a look that said, 'don't ask', and sighed.<br><br><em>"I don't want to over-complicate your life, but you know for sure, those children will not be safe with SpECTRe around. I care..."</em> He rarely used those words, because he never felt he was worthy, <em>"too much about you. So, all I am willing to insist on is that you help Sami. Not that I'd even insist upon you, but it's a pretty safe endeavor, so I didn't doubt you would help."</em><br><br><em>"Other than that, tell no one you saw me. If you must tell James something, fine, but until you can sort out things with him, please don't tell him who I am. Just tell him I'm an old friend, or lie if you feel you must."</em> He walked over and sat next to her and took her hand. She knew he would never go too far, unless she asked for it. The kiss was friendly, the touch was reassuring, and she would note he never touched her with his right hand if he could help it. He had, of course, she had touched every part of him. She knew, though, that his left arm was more, Eric, it had less cybernetics in it.<br><br>Cassie knew everything about him, he was part machine, and her ability to read objects worked on him. Eric had always believed that it had something to do with how close they were, but now, he seemed to send her images. Neither of them would really know if Eric did it on purpose, but something in him wanted her to know everything. He always felt a bit unburdened when he touched her, and felt that someone knew his guilt. She would see him fumble with Sami, shoot the SpECTRe agent in the mall (three times, cold and remorseless), and various images from the past few years. Eric didn't know what she actually saw, but he clutched her hand to comfort her, even if she didn't need it.<br><br><em>"She's pretty... Don't you think?"</em> Those words would likely tell Cassie that he had feelings for this girl. They also likely told her how stupid he felt having feelings for a girl he knew for a day who had done nothing but berate him.<br><br><em>"Please, send for the invitation,"</em> he had a bad habit of stopping her before she could speak. He looked in her eyes, this time he had stopped her on purpose. He kissed her cheek.<br><br><em>"Take what you saw, what I said... Think it over... If you want to help a little, your visions alone could be enough. I could set up a way to communicate with me safely, and you tell me about your visions. If you want more... We'll figure it out, but you don't have to decide now..."</em> He stood and smiled at her.<br><br><em>"For now, I'll just get Sami, I found a dress already. I am a trained disguise artist,"</em> he winked.<br><br><em>"Oh, and if you do decide to help, I'll give you some ways that you can leave me openings in your security without compromising it. I'll even help you make it better,"</em> he was gone, back through the wall. He left her to change and think.<br><br><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 1.45em;" class="bbc_size">Phantom returns to Sami</span></span></strong><br><br>He stepped into the restaurant, his hair red, his eyes green, behind a pair of lightly shaded glasses he had brought along. He stepped to the Maitre d' and looked over to Sami and silently gestured to her. He didn't wait for the man's response before walking past and sitting across from her putting the purse on table.<br><br><em>"Here's your bag, dear."</em> There was a slight sarcastic edge to his voice, but anyone nearby would simply assume it to be a husband or boyfriend irritated at having to carry his girl's bag.<br><br><em>"You've got a date at the mansion. You'll be able to get through,"</em> he smiled before lowering his voice.<br><br><em>"Avoid looking to any cameras, just in case,"</em> he grinned as he placed some lipstick, a compact, and eyeshadow on the table. He hadn't mentioned grabbing those, but he'd put them back before she even noticed. Sami would have to look dressed up, and she hadn't likely had make-up in quite some time.<br><br><em>"You'd forget your head if it wasn't attached,"</em> he chuckled in his little cliche. He was teasing her, and no one in the restaurant seemed to care except that neither was dressed up, but he was a good actor. He had been hiding for quite some time, so he wasn't so foolish as to exaggerate, just put on a little show. Playing at being her boyfriend was one of those jokes that hit close to home. If she didn't know what he felt, she wouldn't here either, but if she did, it was that much more obvious he was being a child. He teased her like a little boy much pinch a girl he had a crush on.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>01-10-2010, 04:28:20</strong>
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				Once he was dressed for party, James decided to do go down and do his own security check.&nbsp; Look over the guest list, and do a sweep of the grounds.&nbsp; It wasn’t strictly speaking his job to do these checks.&nbsp; Cassandra had armed security which she paid handsomely for their services.&nbsp; Still he had something that they didn’t.&nbsp; Superhuman senses that allowed him to pick up thing the normal human senses might miss.&nbsp; The party wouldn’t start for another couple of hours and the weather was nice for a change in the normally rainy city of Seattle.<br><br>He decided to walk the perimeter his nose going trying to pick up the point where the intruder had entered.&nbsp; No matter how good he was unless they could fly he knew that they would have to have entered somewhere and if his hunch was right about the super being able to phase through walls it could be anywhere, and he would feel much more comfortable if he knew where.&nbsp; <br><br>He waved at members of the security staff as he made his rounds.&nbsp; Most of them he was on at least a first name basis with most of them.&nbsp; He usually ran laps around the large perimeter to keep in shape.&nbsp; The landscape was beautiful here with trees and scenic views of Mount Rainer in the south.&nbsp; One would hardly know that they we’re only a half mile outside the city and not far outside the grounds was a clearing on the hill that over looked the city and on clear days like today you could see the boats out in the Puget Sound.&nbsp; <br><br>Although his walk of the perimeter was ostensibly for security purpose it was not the only reason he had decided to walk it.&nbsp; His mind was buzzing with questions.&nbsp; Cassandra would want answers sooner or later about what had happened in her room earlier, and even if she didn’t ask him, he knew that he had to make a choice.&nbsp; If he loved her, which he did then she needed to know the truth about him.&nbsp; Relationships based on secrets and lies we’re doomed to fail, and he didn’t want to lose her because he failed to open up to her.&nbsp; <br><br>One of the security guards waved at him breaking him out of his thoughts.&nbsp; “How you doings James?” the guard who’s name was William asked.&nbsp; “I’m surprised to see you walking the perimeter right now, I thought you would be getting ready for Mrs. D’Arque’s party.”<br><br>James smiled at Willie, he was always good for conversation when he wanted someone to talk to.&nbsp; He was an avid sports fan loving everything Seattle sports even though none of the major teams in the city had ever won anything.&nbsp; “You know me Willie,” James replied shaking his hand.&nbsp; “I’m always paranoid, just checking to make sure their aren’t any holes in the security.<br><br>Willie smiled.&nbsp; “Come on you don’t think we’d let anybody slip by us do you?” he said incredulously&nbsp; <br><br>James didn’t have the heart to tell him that he was pretty sure someone already had.&nbsp; Normally the security did an outstanding job .&nbsp; “Never hurts to have an extra set of eyes, besides its a beautiful day don’t you think?”&nbsp; James replied chuckly.&nbsp; “In this part of the country you never know when your going to see the sun next.”<br><br>Willie laughed.&nbsp; “Ain’t that the truth,” he agreed before giving James a little salute.&nbsp; “Have a good walk, just make you get back before the party.&nbsp; I don’t think Mrs. D’Arque would forgive you if you showed up late.<br><br>James joined in the laughing.&nbsp; “Don’t I know it Willie,” he replied and then set off again returning to his thoughts.&nbsp; It did&nbsp; not take him long to decide to tell her everything and let her judge him for what he was.&nbsp; She deserved to know the kind of danger that he presented to her just by being with him.&nbsp; If Spectre ever targeted him she would be in danger to just by being associated with him.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>01-10-2010, 05:02:03</strong>
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				She knew about the incident he was referring to. Psychometry tended to be more of a burden than a blessing. Cassandra nodded. He was absolutely right. The thought of SPECTRE experimenting on them or even worse, twisting them into something for their use... Shivering, she rubbed her arms again.<br><br>Of course she would help this Sami. Though somehow she was going to have to make sure any aid couldn't be traced to her. Her refusal to take government contracts was already suspicious enough and she didn't need anyone looking closer into her. Images that weren't produced by her gift. This were more overlays of what she was actually seeing than completely removing her from her surroundings.<br><br>So she closed her eyes, no emotion flickering across her face. Cassandra shrugged. "I've never had an eye for such things," she said. It wasn't that Sami wasn't attractive but Cassandra had always been a more cerebral being. So she didn't seem to notice such things. The only reason she paid any attention to her own appearance was years of reminders and cajoling."But yes, most would consider her attractive."<br><br>She was so young though... How had she gotten mixed up in all this? Remaining silent, she let him speak. From what she'd seen of Sami, she doubted any things of hers would fit very well. There was a difference of several inches in their height and their builds weren't that similar. "That would be lovely, I would like to update my security system. But no holes, not even for you. We'll be in touch."<br><br>Watching him disappear, she laid back and closed her eyes again. Alone at last! It felt great. She remained there for a moments before hauling herself up and slipping out of her clothes, dropping them on a floor in a trail that lead to the bathroom. Soon she had water running to fill the tub. Trailing her fingers along the surface as it continued to rise, at last she leaned over to turn it off.<br><br>Steam curled from the surface of the water. It took a moment for her to adjust when she slipped into the tub. The water was very hot and her skin immediately reddened. Closing her eyes and resting her head against the edge of the tub, she sank a little lower into the water.<br><br>Staring thoughtfully at the ceiling, her eyes suddenly became glassy. The arms that had been resting at the edge of the tub fell into the water and the rest of her soon slipped beneath it. About a minute passed before she finally came up for air, gasping and spluttering. There was&nbsp; reason she didn't take baths very often. <br><br>Coughing, she harshly dragged air into her lungs before sighing. At least the vision hadn't lasted long; it never did, no matter what the duration of the event she was Seeing. Silently she let the warm water soothe aching muscles and a weary mind. <br><br>Once the water started to cool, she drained the tub and took a shower. Cassandra didn't know or care how long she took. Cassandra's preparation took a lot of time but she wanted to look just right. If there was going to be a malfunction, it wasn't going to be with her wardrobe. <br><br>When she finally found James, she was wearing an elegant white dress with long white gloves and a nice pair of sunglasses that complemented the rest of her outfits. Simple diamond studs dotted her ears and her throat was bare. She smiled at James and slipped her arm through his. "I didn't arrive late to my own party did I? What time is it?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>01-10-2010, 06:04:10</strong>
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				The hours pass very quickly and almost before he knew it, the start of the party was on them.&nbsp; James had done the complete perimeter of the manor and had found a place on at one of the wall where whoever the intruder was had passed through.&nbsp; Unfortunately he still did not have any idea what they had been after or who they were.&nbsp; The smell was almost familiar but he could place it, nor did he have a lot of time to think about it.&nbsp; Since there was nothing he could do here he set off at jog back toward the house.&nbsp; It did not take him long to reach the house and he wasn’t even breathing hard when arrived at the house<br><br>As he came down into the house he saw Cassandra coming down the stairs dressed in an elegant white dress, long white gloves, and simple but beautiful diamond studs.&nbsp; When she smiled at him she looked so radiant, and beautiful.&nbsp; &nbsp;As she wrapped her arm through his, he smiled and leaned over and kissed her on cheek.&nbsp; “Would I let you be late for your own party?” James asked with mock indignation.&nbsp; “It quarter to 6 love.” <br><br>Together they walked towards the main hall.&nbsp; James decided that he would wait till after the party to tell her his secret.&nbsp; Just in case she responded badly to what he told her.&nbsp; He didn’t want to ruin her event, though if she happened to bring it up he wouldn’t lie to her.&nbsp; He wanted her know<br><br>“You look absolutely stunning,” he said with a warm smile .&nbsp; He could see that some of the stress he had seen early was gone.&nbsp; He was happy to see her looking more relaxed after what had happened earlier at he mall.&nbsp; “Are you ready to have some fun tonight?&nbsp; It looks like everybody is going to be here.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>04-10-2010, 21:28:51</strong>
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				Cassandra heard the tell-tale sounds of a large gathering of people. Occasional bursts of laughter or shouts, the murmur of voices. It was a pleasant din that allowed her to ignore the pressure in the back of her head. She saw James and tipped her chin up a little, fixing a bright smile on her face.<br><br>She seemed to sparkle as much as the diamonds in her ears did. There was a healthy color to her cheeks; she radiated confidence, poise, and energy. The petite figure tilted her cheek in James's direction and chuckled at his remark. "It's so cute that you think you let me do anything," she teased, giving his arm a gentle squeeze.<br><br>He lead her towards the hall. The sounds were getting louder and she could even catch the occasional whiff of the food. "Thank you," she said. "I feel pretty good." That was no guarantee she wouldn't have one of her visions at an inopportune moment. She didn't have her driver's license for a reason. <br><br>"I absolutely am. Such a great turnout!" she said, warming rapidly to the subject. Everyone had worked hard to make sure this evening would be beautiful and enjoyable, elegant but not too formal. She sighed contentedly. Whatever was going to happen, she wanted to hold on to this shining moment forever.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>05-10-2010, 08:55:14</strong>
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				It was good to see Cassandra in such high spirits this evening.&nbsp; It wasn’t as though she was ever exactly miserable, but he could tell that she was woman with a lot on her mind.&nbsp; Granted she had every reason in the world to feel that way.&nbsp; She was the owner, president, and CEO of a massive company, not to mention an outspoken leader in the community, and sponsor of many events just like this one.&nbsp; He chuckled as she teased him letting her do anything.&nbsp; She had a good point despite her teasing.&nbsp; Nobody made her do anything, not even him who was as close to her as anyone.<br><br>They entered the hall together arm in arm, the sound of chatting and music drifting through the manor, along with the smell of the dishes her cooking staff had put so much effort into.&nbsp; He knew that he could smell it so much clearer than she could thanks to his sharp nose but he was sure even she could smell it.<br><br>“They’re all here because of you love,” he said grinning leaning over to kiss her on the cheek.&nbsp; “This is a great cause.”&nbsp; <br><br>Together they moved into the hall passing staff members carrying trays with champagne, and other things.&nbsp; “How much money do you think will be raised with tonights event?”<br><br>As they walked he overheard the discussion of two gentlemen that had been invited.&nbsp; Both of them in James opinion had much too high an opinion of themselves.&nbsp; “I’m telling things are getting out of hand with Spectre, they we’re suppose to be simply a check to make sure that the supers we’re kept under control, but they’re worse than the supers ever we’re.”<br><br>“The supers we’re a menace they answered to nobody, Spectre answers directly to the president,” the other man said. <br><br>“Thats the problem don’t you think, the president if you can still call him that, is using them as his own personal goon squad,” the first man said.&nbsp; “He’s torn the constitution of this country to shreds of course you don’t hear anything in the press about that.<br><br>James and&nbsp; Cassandra moved on from the conversation.&nbsp; The one man was right, he just prey for his sake that his friend wouldn’t turn him over to Spectre, free speech amongst other things was a concept of the past.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>abandoneddolly</strong> on <strong>05-10-2010, 15:02:48</strong>
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				The part y was starting Tiffany was still back in the kitchen. She looked around and found enough shadow in the corner for her to preform her trick. She stood there staring in the corner for a moment, thinking of the picture she wanted the shadows to form to. When she was done there stood a profile of her in the corner.She would have to put a little of her concentration in it or the form would fall apart, and if anyone tried to talk to it or anything then they would notice something was wrong, but she hoped she could get what she wanted and out of here before that ever happened. <br><br>Looking around to make sure that there were no eyes upon her she took a breath and slipped out of the white catering outfit stuffing it in a nearby cabnet. She walked out of the kitchen , and straightened her black dress. She couldn't go straight toward her goal. Everything had to be done in a subtel mannor. She started to talk with some person, and mingel in with the crowd. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Mhina</strong> on <strong>06-10-2010, 08:19:51</strong>
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				Patience had never really been her strong suit, which was unfortunate since even in the exciting days when she had been a legitimate super most of what was required of her had involved sitting still. At least then something was going on. She had been doing something, and things had been at stake. Here, she was just waiting. And waiting. She had been sitting in the restaurant for over an hour now, growing steadily more angry, and had ordered nothing but a bowl of soup, 'A twenty-dollar bowl of soup at that,' she thought scowling. Everyone was looking at her strangely. Maybe it was because she was dressed like she was getting ready for bed or maybe it was because she had eaten her way through three baskets of free bread, she wasn't sure. She was sure that if Eric didn't get back soon she was likely to start throwing things at people, which probably would not go over well.<br><br>Moments later she felt Eric reenter her range of detection. She tried to keep the scowl off her face. It wouldn't due to look angry right now. As he walked up to her she gave him the most sickly sweet smile she could muster. She wasn't very good at intimidation, but she hoped the expression said to any observers 'Oh look, my sweety has returned with my things.' And to him 'I am going to murder you as soon as I am able.' She snatched the bag out of his hands, trying to control her frustration. 'Calm down, he's only trying to help. I'm sure he just got hung up.' <br><br>"Why thank you. I guess I better go get ready then." She said, and took the bag into the bathroom. <br><br>She had hoped that he would have the good sense to find something that fit her, but sadly he had either once again mistaken her for someone much smaller, or had been unable to find something. She felt better going with the first option, as it allowed her to stay angry at him. Finally, she managed to squeeze into the dress, noticing that although she didn't look ridiculous, she did look like she had borrowed the dress, at least to anyone who took a moment to notice. 'Well, if I have to I suppose I can just say that Eric washed it wrong." She didn't really care anyway. She walked back out, leaving some money on the table and walking towards the door. <br><br>"Well if we're going let's go, I don't really feel like hanging around here anymore."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>06-10-2010, 09:03:27</strong>
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				He looked at her a moment and sighed, <em>"Sorry, Cassie's kinda... 5' nothing and 20 pounds,"</em> he muttered under his breath, just loud enough for Sami to hear. He wouldn't say that to Cassie, nor did he mean it insultingly, but telling Sami anything less than that Cassie was inhumanly tiny, might make Sami a little bit insulted at the insinuation that Sami was maybe more than thin. Not something he believed, either, but he had no desire to be insensitive to a girl whom he had already had to get oddly sized clothing for more than once.<br><br>As they walked past, Phantom noticed the look the Maitre d' gave and slipped a dollar bill into his pocket. He nudged Sami slightly and gestured to the rather insulted and frustrated man as they walked out. He did not like snooty people, and growing up with Cassie, he had seen plenty. Cassie had never treated him that way, and he appreciated her that much more because of it.<br><br><em>"Cassie agreed to take you shopping, so you can get a whole new wardrobe. As unflattering as some things may be, I have to insist you buy things from all over, especially things for different occasions. You never know what kind of dress a job might call for, and as long as Cassie is willing to pay, I'd rather be well prepared,"</em> he smiled to Sami as they left the restaurant.<br><br><em>"She said that she'd make sure you had an invitation, and other than that, enjoy the party until it's over and stick around."</em><br><br>He put a hand on her shoulder to stop her before they were within sight of the building, and once they were out of sight of just about anything else.<br><br><em>"You look beautiful, Sami."</em> He spoke softly and earnestly, and gently brushed her cheek with his hand. He looked away toward the manor, he was clearly not dressed for the event, and they would have to part, until he found his way into someone's wardrobe, or until after the party. He did not rush away, though, as he had with Cassie. He sighed as he realized he had rushed from Cassie because he had kept Sami waiting, and that bothered him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>08-10-2010, 07:03:02</strong>
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				"The only cause I'll support is a worthy one," she said. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves so far. The air was full of anticipation. A sharp ache cut through the buzz of anticipation. She winced, though the only sign of that was a sudden tightness around her mouth.<br><br><em>Not tonight,</em> she silently pleaded with whatever power was out there. That would be a disaster, especially with some of the names on the guest list. The lights were too bright, music too loud, and was it just her or was there something off about the smells coming from the kitchen?<br><br>No, it would be fine. She'd done this before. And it had always been more difficult for her than anyone knew. Yes, she was a charismatic, sophisticated woman who knew how to sparkle with the best of the A-listers. But tonight especially it was important to see things went off without a hitch.<br><br>"I do not know yet," she admitted. "At least ten thousand dollars though," she said. "That's after deducting expenses." That made her feel better. She smiled. The smile remained fixed on her face, even when they overheard the conversation. Dangerous talk. But she agreed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fall of the Titans- Cassandra's Manor</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-10-2010, 04:52:46</strong>
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				James noticed Cassandra’s body tensed ever so slightly if not for his enhanced senses he probably wouldn’t even have noticed any thing.&nbsp; He glance up at Cassandra’s face slightly concerned.&nbsp; He knew that this kind of thing was all part of being with Cassandra but still it troubled him when things like this happened.&nbsp; Not so much the episodes themselves even but the fact that whenever he mentioned it he felt that she was keeping something from him though he didn’t kow what<br><br>She managed to regain her composure quickly almost as though nothing had happened but James knew better.&nbsp; “You’ll get more than ten thousand easily,” James said as though he hadn’t noticed anything.&nbsp; “They’re always more generous when you’re hosting an event.<br><br>A slight frown creased his lips as he heard the two men talking.&nbsp; it never failed even in this day and age for people to talk politics at functions like this.&nbsp; The one man had the right idea about Spectre and the current president if he could really be called a president when election no longer existed.&nbsp; The other man was either an ignorant fool or her really believed the crap being pedaled on the news.&nbsp; It was so frustrating sometimes, when we’re people going to wake up and realize how wrong this all was.<br><br>At that moment a woman dressed in an extremely expensive and elaborate dress approached them.&nbsp; It was evident from the jewels she wore and her self important attitude that she was obscenely wealthy.&nbsp; Her name was Elizibeth Merrythought James knew, having seen her at other functions like this.&nbsp; “Cassandra darling,” she said with a huge smile on her face.&nbsp; “What a wonderful event you’ve&nbsp; put on, thank you for inviting me.”&nbsp; She turned to look at me and raised an eyebrow as though she couldn’t believe James was their.&nbsp; “How are you enjoying society Jack was it?”<br><br>James smiled, politely knowing that she thought he didn’t belong here, and wondering what appeal I had to Cassandra.&nbsp; “It’s James lady Merrythought and I’m enjoying it just fine.&nbsp; How have you been.?”
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