From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)
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		<h2 id="linktree">Play-By-Post: Bondage, D/s, S&amp;M =&gt; Bondage: Exotic Solos =&gt; Topic started by: Reno on 31-08-2011, 16:44:59</h2>
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				Title: <strong>From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>31-08-2011, 16:44:59</strong>
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				<div align="center"><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: courier;" class="bbc_font"><br>Subject FB-01 Alpha is a Phoenix-infused Gynosynth, Maturity Equivalence Age approximately 22 years old, deceased.&nbsp; Subject died in a lab testing accident, due to equipment failure when filter circuitry failed and allowed a power surge to arc across the subject's torso, resulting in infarction and arrest. When the subject's metahuman abilities manifested, the effect was uncontrolled and cascaded, causing the newly-revived subject to succumb to shock within seconds. Subject was deemed unfit for further study and has been scheduled for disposal... <br></span></div></td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </td></tr></tbody></table></div><br>The speaker stopped, frowning deeply, and paused the digital recording device he held in his left hand. His right reached up and ran through his long, copper hair, chastising himself. Remaining objective and impersonal was one thing, but being dehumanizing was another. He took a slow, deep breath, then reactivated the recorder. <br><br><div align="center"><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: courier;" class="bbc_font"><br>Delete last. Subject has been scheduled for cremation, but deferred pending one final procedure. Utilizing a prototype modified Metahuman Manifestation Restraint collar, we hope to be able to limit the manifestation of subject's abilities for a successful revival. This MMR design allows the power output of metahuman abilities to be governed, as opposed to the current design MMR which disables MA's entirely, has not been approved for active testing, but dispensation has been granted due to the subject's unique situation. Strength will be limited at 10 percent to start, adjusted upward gradually until success, or output reaches 80 percent. Due to the suffering of the subject the the prior attempt, output will not be allowed to exceed 80 percent. In the event of reaction, the MMR will lock down all output after 60 seconds to prevent cascading.<br></span></div></td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></div><br>The recorder was paused once again and tucked into the pocket of his lab coat, and he moved to the far end of the lab, where the remains lay outstretched on an operating table, wrapped in a flimsy paper gown. Careful fingers adjusted a tiny control at the side of the thin, electronic collar around the girl's neck, and he took several steps back and stepped behind a thick, pyrex wall. <br><br><div align="center"><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: courier;" class="bbc_font"><br>10 percent, no reaction...<br>20 percent, no reaction...<br>30 percent, no reaction...<br>...<br>40 percent, the ambient temperature proximal to the subject is increasing at a rate of approximately two degrees Celsius per minute.<br>...<br>60 percent... the subject is enveloped in flames! According to internal sensors, the temperature of the flames exceeds 315 Celsius. Oh, dear god, she's moving! She's mo--- <br></span></div></td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </td></tr></tbody></table></div><br>The young man's hand came up, shielding his eyes from the brilliant light radiating from the supine figure as the recorder clattered onto the floor at his feet. The transparent heat shield he huddled behind managed to reduce the heat from 'deadly' to 'oppressive,' and he was already panting, sweat glistening on his forehead and upper lip, by the time the cutoff triggered and the flames winked out as suddenly as they'd appeared. He hurriedly moved back to the table, where he saw the girl's eyelids beginning to flutter, and laughed elatedly. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>31-08-2011, 21:16:11</strong>
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				She'd known she wasn't dead, but she was still feeling herself coming back into her own body. It was definitely one hell of an out of body experience, but she felt like she'd experienced this before. Not that she could remember it, she remembered very little. But she felt herself burning, not unpleasantly so as she found herself once more where she belonged. The flames seemed to encircle her like a warm blanket, drawing her back to the land of the living as she heard the sounds of technology about her. She heard a voice, reading monotonously and could only assume that it was one of the lab technicians making a report of some kind.<br><br>She'd grown up in the lab, she'd never really known anything else. She had been educated, taught how to communicate, and the basic necessities of life. But she had nothing else to learn about, save the strange power she was now beginning to feel. She knew she was still asleep, but the flames began to burn more, growing brighter, filling her and surrounding her like a vortex of flame. She felt herself running to it, her thoughts making her feel only one thing: Wake up. <br><br>She felt something around her neck, and her eyes fluttered. She wanted to reach for it, to tear it off. But her hands weren't quite ready to respond. The whirling flames began to spread once more, coming from her thoughts to her physical body, as if to protest being contained for so long. Her eyes flew open as she heard someone's startled cries as she sat up, surrounded by fire. <br><br>She couldn't help but laugh. She was alive. Alive. She threw her head back and laughed with joy that she was alive. She hadn't died after all. Her golden eyes shimmered with delight as the flames eventually died down, almost as quickly as they'd appeared. Her red hair almost looked like it was still burning, constantly shimmering different, vibrant hues of red, gold and orange. She looked about after laughing so happily and her eyes fell on the stunned fellow above her as she looked up at him curiously.<br><br>"What happened to me.....did I....die?" she said quietly, the mirth of her voice vanishing behind the cloak of confusion.
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>31-08-2011, 22:36:54</strong>
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				The man placed his hand softly on the girl's shoulder. "Please, take it easy," he said gently, "Just lie back for a minute, don't move around too much while I make sure you're all right, then we can get into that, okay?" he promised, wrapping an inflatable cuff snugly around her upper arm. "I'm Dr. Kendall," he said by way of introduction as the cuff began to inflate slowly. "Can you tell me your name or where you are?" he asked, watching the red-on-black digital readouts of her vital signs. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 01:54:42</strong>
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				"I....don't remember my name." she said quietly. "I don't remember much at all actually."<br><br>She frowned as he told her to stay put, but figured she'd let him have his way for the moment. Somehow, she felt so powerful, so strong. But she felt like she was restrained somehow as one of her hands went to the collar about her neck. "I don't like this.....I want it taken off"<br><br>Her golden eyes seemed to have little flames dancing in them, hypnotic. It's obvious her memory is not all there, she appears very intelligent, yet has no true memories of who she really is or what. <br><br>"I saw flames and ran to them....and I woke here. I know this place but I have no memories or a name." She nods towards the wall he had been behind. "Perhaps those things back there might have it on there, those files, or else I'll need something to be called."
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 02:39:40</strong>
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				Dr. Christopher Kendall nodded slowly, a sad, sympathetic look on his face. "It's not unusual to suffer some amnesia after the sort of trauma you've suffered. Oftentimes, the memory returns slowly with time," he said hopefully. When her fingers reached up to touch the delicate collar, he patted the back of her hand lightly. "You don't want me to do that, I assure you," he said, unstrapping the vitals cuff from her arm, then placed his hand on her shoulder and gently pressed her to lie back again. <br><br>He followed the line of her gesture toward the heat wall, then shook his head, slowly. "No, I'm afraid all I have back there is your file since the accident, and it doesn't have any of your personal information," he said resignedly. "Only your file number, and I think it's safe to say neither of us is crazy about the thought of calling you 'FB-01,'" he said. He drew a hard-looking metal stool toward the table and sat down on it. "I don't know if you remember, but you're quite a special girl. That's why you were able to come back from that accident," he explained, then gestured to the collar, "and why you need to keep that on for now." He went on, explaining the nature of her infusion and what had happened to bring her into that room. He spoke slowly and omitted the less tasteful details, of course. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 02:49:05</strong>
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				She scowled as he said he wouldn't remove the collar just yet. "I don't like it.....I want it taken off." She felt like it was doing something, controlling her or what she could do. But she could tell by the look in Christopher's eyes that it wasn't coming off anytime soon. She let him push her down against the gurney once more as she tried to relax as he instructed. She'd never liked this place but didn't quite know how to escape it yet.<br><br>"Accident...?" she turned her head to look at him. "I don't remember it, it must have sucked." She nodded in agreement, sort of smirking at him. "I'm not too keen on being called FB-01. But I don't remember my name. You come up with one." She tossed that decision into his lap, while she laid there, staring up at the ceiling.<br><br>"Special? Well I guess that makes sense. I dream of fire, came back in a blaze of glory and have been told essentially that I died. And now I'm looking at a guy in a lab coat telling me the same thing. Clearly, I think special fits this situation. That, or maybe odd." Her snark was biting, she definitely had a bit of a chip on her shoulder. "I want to see a mirror."
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 04:10:49</strong>
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				Kendall shook his head sternly, though there was no irritation in his voice. "I'm afraid not. The last time it was taken off, your own body tried to kill you," he said, "And it succeeded." He looked at her thoughtfully as he pondered the question of what to call her, though her demeanor certainly didn't seem to lend itself to conversation in the first place. Her nastiness rolled off of him without apparent effect as he stood up. "Well then, I'll take a page from cheesy old sci-fi movies, and call you Phoebe," he said absently, wandering back toward the thermal glass wall. "As to the mirror, you'll be able to see one when we get you into a new room. I'll make the calls to get that started, but it will be a little bit, so make yourself comfortable and relax until then."
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 04:16:42</strong>
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				She sat up, looking incredulous. "Are you serious? Phoebe? What am I a grandma..?" she shrugged a little and laid back down, looking at him with a bit of a smirk. "It'll do for now I guess."<br><br>The subject of the collar was fast proving to be a hot button. It was clear she did not like it at all, and wanted it off. But she nodded a little when he mentioned that she'd been killed by her own body before. "As soon as we can find a way to take it off, promise me you will. I don't like how it makes me feel." Phoebe couldn't explain why, but the collar felt restrictive. It was holding something back, but what she couldn't fully comprehend. <br><br>"Will I actually get a room with a view? As much fun as it is to stare at lab equipment and fire-proof walls, it'd be sorta nice to see a bit of the outside world." Even though it was clearly a sarcastic comment, but it's also clear that there is a sadness in her voice. Her memories might not be fully restored, but she seems well aware that she hasn't been outside much. And she truly does want to be able to look at the world even if she can't be a part of it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 04:26:17</strong>
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				Kendall chuckled, then shrugged. "I took it from your file number. If you don't like it, feel free to choose another that you do, instead of abdicating the responsibility to me," he said, bending over his computer to find an empty room for her. "I'm afraid we don't have anything resembling a view here. This building was built to withstand just about anything short of a nuclear blast, so you won't be seeing any windows. I'm sorry," he said, sincerely. Her attitude rankled, sure. After all, he'd managed to save her life. Even so, he sympathized with her cabin fever. "All right," he said, straightening again and looking back to the girl. "Someone will be here to take you to your room inside the hour, and will have some food waiting for you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 04:31:03</strong>
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				"If I can't have a window then could I have some paint? I can attempt to make something at least a little more exciting than sterile wall." <br><br>She smirked a little, as if she could tell she was bugging him a little bit. But she simply watched him as he moved back to his computer looking for a room. She folded her arms behind her head, her golden eyes on him carefully. "So, what exactly do you do here Chris?" She chuckled a little.<br><br>"Other than bringing back the dead and giving them names from a bad sci-fi flick?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 05:20:01</strong>
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				Kendall gave her a passing look, then decided to ignore the glib informality as he went on what he was doing. "I'm a bio-engineer with the metahuman research team," he said, "I designed the new MMR that saved your life," he added, matter of factly. There was nothing of boast or even unseemly pride in the words, as if such a technological advancement and what it accomplished were simply a matter of course, as he recorded her vital signs into her file by hand. "The method of suppressing instead of completely restricting metahuman abilities was the result of my doctoral research."
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 05:25:10</strong>
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				"Aha.....that's why I feel restrained." Phoebe grinned a little, but there was a definitive tinge of annoyance in her voice. <br><br>"Well, I should at least thank you for bringing me back to life, so...thanks" She sat up a little and for a moment she actually acted fairly nice towards him. "I really would like to have paint though....maybe make a mural or something?"<br><br>"And what abilities are you suppressing in me.....what exactly am I?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 05:35:09</strong>
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				Kendall nodded slowly, raising his eyes to look at the girl again. "That is why you feel restrained," he confirmed. "Your file indicates that you cannot control your abilities, and letting them run loose would destroy you -- again -- and probably everything around you. You're infused with the powers of a phoenix, Phoebe, which is the only reason that I was able to use the MMS to help you bring yourself back. We hope to help you learn to control these abilities, and learn more about them at the same time, to perhaps help others." He smiled. "That seems fair, doesn't it?" <br><br>He nodded slowly. "And I will see what I can find out about getting you some paint or something."
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 05:45:53</strong>
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				"A phoenix...?" Phoebe looked a bit stunned, then blinked her eyes as she began to process it. "That explains the fire.....the fire I see.." She seemed to get quiet, like she was delving deep into her thoughts. <br><br>"So...I can't die. Is that it? I'm reborn just like the legends say?" She turned her head to him, watching him thoughtfully. "I guess Phoebe isn't such a bad name after all." She smiles a little.<br><br>She smiled more as he mentioned trying to get her some paints or art supplies so she can entertain herself. "Maybe one day I can turn into one....that'd be pretty kick ass."
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 08:21:08</strong>
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				Kendall chuckled quietly, then shrugged. "There haven't been any recorded cases of infused metahumans metamorphosing beyond very superficial features, but perhaps it may be possible," he conceded. "More importantly, until you learn to keep that fire under control, you <em>can</em> die, Phoebe, and it will revive you only to die again," he said, gravely. "That's what happened the last time, and why you needed the MMS to survive the process," he explained.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 08:23:54</strong>
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				"You got my added DNA from a phoenix. I'm pretty sure that's more potent than other creatures you might have yanked genetic codes from. How you even managed to get anything from a phoenix at all is beyond me" she huffed. <br><br>"So essentially, until I learn what I'm capable of I have to keep this damn thing on, or else I'll keep dying over and over again. Am I getting it correct?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 08:26:57</strong>
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				Kendall nodded. "More or less, except that I have no information on how you came to be infused," he said, "And since the Rift opened, there have been far more powerful creatures seen, that can kill even a phoenix. Don't get cocky, you're not completely invincible, you know," he warned. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 08:31:01</strong>
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				"Neither are you." She nods, grinning at the wall he hid behind. "Did it get a little hotter in here before I take it?"<br><br>"Either way, it's not like it matters what I am or not. I won't even be able to see any of this stuff because I get to spend my days probably being a test subject for who knows what. At least I can look forward to painting." she tried to inject some cheer into her words, but Phoebe sounded mostly sad and frustrated as she spoke. Sad that she was stuck wearing a collar in a windowless facility, frustrated because of that and being unable to remember much else.
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 08:44:28</strong>
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				"You caught fire," he said plainly. "It wasn't unexpected, but it would have fried me, yes." He allowed himself a small chuckle, which faded when she continued. He tilted his head and looked at her sadly. "It's not so bad as that. When we've got you sorted, I'm sure we can loosen things up a little bit."
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 21:19:48</strong>
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				"Tell me what other reason they could have for keeping me here. I'll give you three guesses and the first two don't count. I may not have my memory, but I am really good at making educated guesses."<br><br>"And yes, I would catch fire if I'm a half-breed phoenix. Were you expecting water or something?" she chuckled, stretching a little before putting her hands back behind her head.<br><br>"I look forward to having this.." she tugs at the collar, "...taken off. I guess if you <em>insist</em> I'll keep it on. Wouldn't want me to die repeatedly now would we?" She sighed a little, feeling a bit tired as she rolled over on her side, yawning a bit. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 05:12:44</strong>
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				Kendall nodded. "'What other reason?' indeed," he commented, turning away from her again to check another readout . "Certainly not for your sparkling personality," he quipped, proving that he could give it as good as she. "As to the MMS," he said, "I'm afraid I do, indeed, insist that you keep it on." He frowned as she curled up and yawned. He picked up the telephone and, fro0m the far end of the room, she could hear him barking impatiently into the receiver, though she couldn't make out his words while he tore into the support staff for delaying on him. He slammed down the receiver and reappeared from behind the thermal shield. A moment later, the door to the lab opened and a young man in blue scrubs entered, pushing a wheelchair. Dr. Kendall placed his hand on Phoebe's shoulder and rocked her gently. "The orderly is here to take you to your room," he said softly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 05:16:57</strong>
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				"I have a charming personality dick head." she grumbled, her eyes closing a little as she began to feel quite exhausted from the recent events of the day. She had just started to feel herself doze off when she felt a hand rocking her gently out of the light sleep she'd entered.<br><br>"Damnit all.." she frowned at being woken up but heard Kendall's soft voice telling her she'd be going to a room. Her own room. "I can walk..." she looked at him and then back at the orderly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 05:18:28</strong>
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				Kendall shook his head. "Protocol," he said simply, placing one hand on her elbow and the other on her shoulder, until she sat down in the chair as she was told. He would wait.
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 05:20:57</strong>
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				Phoebe scowled a bit and sat in the chair with a huff. She folded her arms and remained silent on the trip to her room, acting stubborn. Her legs felt fine and strong, she wanted to use them but had to sit in a damn chair. When they eventually got to her room, she tried to stand up again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 05:26:23</strong>
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				Dr. Kendall walked beside&nbsp; the chair as he escorted her back to her room. The corridor was wide, brightly lit, and sterile, giving the impression of a hospital, except that Phoebe didn't see any other 'patients' during the entire trip. When they reached her room, Dr. Kendall waved the orderly off and turned to Phoebe again. "Here you are," he said, pleasantly. "Your dinner should be here shortly. In the meantime, make yourself comfortable and relax." He made a notation on the chart that hung outside of her door, "In the morning, I'll need to make a report on your progress and get your case re-opened," he said conversationally, "but I should be back well before lunchtime."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 05:31:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She gladly got out of the chair and looked around at her room. To her, it felt more like a cell. It had the basics of what she'd need to be comfortable, a bathroom so she could have privacy and a table to sit at, a small TV for her to watch the outside world from. <br><br>"Yes, here I am. So much fun....I think I'm gonna count the specks on the ceiling and get that out of the way while you're out. I'll have an exact number once your back" Phoebe quipped. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 05:36:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendal ignored this as he hung the chart-board back on the hook. He couldn't do anything about her boredom, nor about her lousy attitude, so he simply chose not to concern himself with it. "Right, very good," he said absently. "Then if you don't have any more questions..." he said, adding preemptively, "that I can, and have not already, answered, that is... then I'll bid you good evening and I'll see you tomorrow."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 05:40:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'll be here. I did have a trip to the French Riviera planned but I guess that's going to fall through..." Phoebe crossed her legs and laid back on her bed, staring at the ceiling. Once Kendall had bid her good evening and left, she curled up in a little ball and started to cry softly into her pillow. She felt so confused, she wanted to say so. But she was too proud, and she wasn't going to ask for help when she couldn't remember anything. She tried to probe the recesses of her mind with no success as she cried herself to sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 05:59:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That night, in a small apartment not much larger than twice the size of the room that Phoebe had been given, Christopher Kendall sat alone at his writing desk, poring over the data collected during Phoebe's revival.&nbsp; It was fascinating, and brought with it a few new insights on how he could use his MMS to help her to manage her abilities, with enough time and patience. The latter would be a problem, he reflected, as the girl seemed to possess none whatsoever.<br><br>The next morning, he was humming like a dynamo with excitement as he presented his findings to the heads of the research facility. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 06:02:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe meanwhile entertained herself doing as she'd said. She literally spent every moment counting each speck on the ceiling above her. She never counted one twice, and always caught herself if she did. She did have a TV, but her sheer curiousity made her want to do it just to do it. That, and she grinned a little knowing that Kendall might get annoyed that she actually did it. Accurately.<br><br>She heard the door open, hearing him come in as she said, "1,072,348 dots exactly. I almost double counted a few times but I corrected myself."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 06:08:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall rolled his eyes and set the large, brown shopping bag down on the table. "When did you bother to sleep?" he asked, as he began to unpack the bag onto the table. She saw a fold-away easel, palette, brushes, a large canvas, and a full set of watercolors and oil paints. "I'm afraid that we have to draw the line at painting on the walls," he said, "so you'll have to use the canvas instead."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 06:11:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe sat up, looking at him surprised as he unpacked a rather large bag filled with art supplies. She hadn't expected him to actually bring them to her, and her unusual but no less attractive golden eyes softened a little as she managed a smile. "I did sleep, I just said I'd count all the spots on the ceiling and did. For some reason I can see things very, very well." <br><br>Phoebe shrugged as if to pre-answer his question as to how she could do such a thing. She walked over to look at everything, picking up each item and looking at it with a bit of a smile. "Thanks." she said quietly, running her fingers over one of the brush heads.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 06:15:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendal smiled warmly and nodded. "You're welcome," he said, folding up the bag and setting it down, so that she could use it to store the supplies when she wasn't using them. "Today, after lunch, we're going to do a few tests, all right?" he said, glancing up at the ceiling. "Nothing too strenuous. Vision and hearing, that sort of thing."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 06:18:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She frowned when he said the word <em>tests</em>. "I hate tests....." she sat down at the table and started looking over all the colors of paints that he'd brought her. She held the canvas up and took in it's size, as if trying to figure out what she wanted to do with it. After staring for a few moments she set it down, and walked back over to her bed to lay down again. <br><br>"Are you gonna try to count the dots too?" Phoebe couldn't help grinning a little.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 06:39:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smirks. "Not a chance," he said, looking at her again, "I was just thinking that the vision test is bound to be interesting," he said, distractedly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 06:41:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She caught onto his distraction. "Someone's thinking about something aren't they?" She returned to staring, this time at the wall, her golden eyes fixating on it. "Care to share with the class?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 07:04:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Dr. Kendall pursed his lips and shook his head slowly. "No, nothing important," he said quickly, then glanced at his watch. "Where the hell is your lunch?" he grumbled impatiently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 07:09:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I guess I don't rate high enough on their to-do list." she chuckles sarcastically. "They must be terribly busy with all their other guests here at Chateau Science Lab."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 07:19:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall frowned and moved toward the door. "We'll just see about that. I've got a schedule to keep, too," he said, pulling the door open angrily, to reveal another member of the staff with a cart, carrying a tray toward the room. The scientist stepped aside to let him in, then closed the door behind him unceremoniously. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 07:27:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe looked up when he opened the door, seeing another scientist walk in with a tray. She too wondered why the food was so late, and raised an eyebrow as it was placed on the table as the other staff member quickly made their way out. She walked over and looked down at the tray cautiously. She leaned over it and sniffed it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 07:29:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall eyed her curiously as she sniffed at the food. "That's the same food we eat," he informed her, "I'm sure there's nothing wrong with it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 07:32:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Maybe not....I guess it just strikes me as odd that they seem to always take so long when getting anything done involving me and your work." Phoebe looked at him, an eyebrow raised.<br><br>She sat down, looking at the food and taking small bites, trying to see if anything tasted off. She couldn't explain why she felt such a need to be cautious, why she felt so paranoid. Maybe it's from her memories that she couldn't remember..but she couldn't tell at the moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 07:34:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed, a little uncomfortably. "I'm afraid that's me," he admitted. "I'm not exactly known for my tolerance for disorder. Don't let it concern you, Phoebe."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 07:43:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She couldn't help but note his discomfort. It was subtle, but it was there. She still managed to eat what was on the tray, as well as the drink that was brought with it.<br><br>"Order hmm? I guess one would get unnerved if order were disrupted..." Phoebe remarked as she stood and walked back over to her bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 16:42:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall watched as she sank down onto her bed again, and frowned. "Is something wrong, Phoebe?" he asked, moving to her bedside. He took her hand in his in what may have been mistaken as an entirely too familiar gesture before it became clear that he was checking her pulse rate.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 00:32:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe almost jumped, startled as he seemed to be at her side rather quickly. She couldn't help but blush a little when he first took her hand in his, feeling their palms touch. But she felt a sense of relief, and for some reason, disappointment, when she realized he was checking her pulse.<br><br>"Nope. I think I'm going to have a heart attack." Phoebe grinned, putting a hand to her chest as she made a face and pretended to pass out. But after a few moments, she started giggling if he got worried.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 00:44:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled at her overacting. He couldn't help but notice that today, her mouth was still as smart as it had been, but it was much less venomous than it had been. Almost, but not quite, even friendly.&nbsp; "Oh, I don't think that will be necessary, Phoebe," he said, gently laying her hand down on her stomach again. "The food isn't <em>that</em> bad."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 00:49:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe almost giggled a little, her golden eyes almost appearing to soften a little towards him. "I don't know, I could die from it at anytime." She wiggled her fingers as if impersonating a ghost. "Death by bad food, that will be on your report" she giggled.<br><br>She watched him place her hand back on her stomach after he made certain she was alright. "So when do I have to do these tests..." she said, frowning a little.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 00:52:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled. "As soon as you're finished making Shakespeare roll over in his grave," he teased. "It's not that bad. Just reading an eyechart and telling me what you hear," he said.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 00:55:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Bite me." Phoebe stuck out her tongue at his jest, folding her arms. "You're just jealous." <br><br>She leaned back, nodding up at the ceiling. "Didn't I already count all those exactly?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 00:57:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded. "You did," he said, gesturing for her to stand and follow. "But that's not exactly quantifiable, now stop being difficult, Phoebe." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 01:04:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe pouted a little. "I'm not difficult. I'm the sweetest person you'll ever meet." Her voice paused a little after she said the word <em>person</em> and she stood up, following behind.<br><br>Occasionally as they walked he heard her fidget with her collar.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 01:16:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall patted her shoulder&nbsp; comfortingly as she fidgeted with the collar. "It's all right, Phoebe," he said, leading her into a small room, like one might find in a doctor's office. His hand on the shoulder, he led her to the padded table. "Hop on up here, please," he said, then turned to walk to the far end of the room. When she'd sat down, he uncovered the eye chart. "What's the lowest line that you can read?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 01:31:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Easy for you to say..." she grumbled a little as she took her seat and looked at the eye chart on the far end of the room. She didn't even have to squint to see.<br><br>"134567EAGHWTQ" she said, looking at him, tilting her head to the side. "It's the bottom line."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 01:39:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall blinked, then crouched down to squint at the line, and he was only a few inches from it. "Well, that settles that," he said. "Nicely done," he said, straightening. He handed her what appeared to be a large pair of headphones. "Put these on, please. When you hear the noise, just raise the hand on which side, all right?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 02:01:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe smiled proudly. "If I can count all the dots on a ceiling, I can read that little bit of text." She took the headphones and frowned a little. Still, she put them on. <br><br>Every blip, every sound she caught perfectly. Her timing was impeccable.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 02:34:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded. "Impressive," he said as he took the headphones from her, carefully. He set them down and smoothed back her hair. "See? That wasn't such a hassle," he said, "and we're done. Now..." he reached into the pocket of his coat and drew out a small electronic device. He stepped back from her. "I'm going to slowly reduce the effect of the MMS now, Phoebe. You may feel strange, but keep your wits, and you'll be fine, all right?"&nbsp; He slowly turned a knob on the device, until he turned the device on to 10 percent.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 02:40:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe looked at him as he said he'd reduce the effect of the collar. She felt elation inside, hoping that she could control herself as she saw his fingers twist the knob slowly. <br><br>She felt power starting to surge, as if her blood were definitely above the standard body temperature, as if it were boiling.. The air about her also began to warm, not unpleasantly. She imagined she was sitting very close to a bonfire, hypnotized by the burning brilliance of it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 02:43:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall stood back and simply watched her closely. He watched for any sign of pain or loss of control, his fingers hovering on the controls, ready to act. The room warmed, very slightly, though the flush glowing under Phoebe's skin betrayed the heat she was feeling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 03:20:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe closed her eyes, letting the waves of intense warmth wrap about her as if protecting her. She felt so safe. A peaceful smile crossed her face as she sat there. <br><br>She felt something stirring inside, something that began to reach towards the surface but it wasn't able. It was too weak still. But she knew it was not evil. But it did want to be free.<br><br>When she opened her eyes and looked at Kendall, he saw such a serene expression on her face. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 04:56:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall walked toward her slowly, confident that he wouldn't be incinerated then, and reached out to place his hand on her forehead. Her skin was burning as if with fever, though he knew the true cause. "All right, Phoebe," he said softly. "You need to bring it under control now," he directed, "bring the temperature down now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 05:03:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No. I don't want to." she said, looking saddened at his request, then irritated. Her irritation it seems, increased the heat swirling around her to where it was a little uncomfortable for Kendall to be next to her. <br><br>"It feels so good....." she whined. The power was incredible. She felt so alive as the heat burned about her, feeling more power surging forward, aching for release.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 05:05:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendal frowned, and his thumb turned the dial again, returning the collar to its full power and blocking her powers completely once more. "Not," he said, frowning, "the most promising of beginnings."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 05:12:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe felt her powers suddenly turn off. Like someone had flipped a switch to off. She looked at Kendall, visibly upset. Tears were forming in her eyes. She'd felt it, what was inside of her. And it was snatched away.<br><br>She reached to the collar again and tried to yank it off, as she started to cry. "TAKE IT OFF!!!" she shrieked. She wanted that warmth again, that feeling of safety that had been snatched away.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 05:30:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head. "I will not, Phoebe. You still can't control even the smallest amount. If I take it off, you and everyone around you will be killed," he explained unemotionally. "And shouting about it won't change my mind," he told her.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 07:32:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				While she did stop shouting, she did not stop crying. She simply curled up, she felt like she was half of what she could be. Phoebe knew he was actually trying to keep her safe and alive, but at the same time she couldn't explain how it felt to feel so complete and then lose that in mere seconds.<br><br>"You.....you suck." she said softly, holding her knees as she sat in the chair, looking so small and helpless.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 20:33:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall tucked the remote unit back into his pocket, and shrugged. "Perhaps," he said, clearly unfazed by the insult. "You wouldn't be the first young lady to tell me so." He stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Although even this setback has its interesting points. Possible physiological or psychological dependence on MA's. Of course, we'll need more than just you to confirm that, but it may be a useful direction of research for another team."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>04-09-2011, 03:46:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She wouldn't look at him anymore. She was clearly upsetted by more than just being denied feeling the part of her that makes her complete (although that was a large part of it). She walked with him in silence to her room and went in, shutting the door in his face. He would hear her sobbing quietly behind the closed door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>04-09-2011, 08:04:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head sadly, and turned away from the door. He made a notation on the chart hanging outside of her door, then disappeared down the corridor and into his office. On his desk, he found the old file from before Phoebe's accident, including the video feed. He brought it up on his computer, watching it intently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>04-09-2011, 09:01:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The video footage at first starts off with mostly interviews with Phoebe at various ages. She was shown being taught various things, being asked questions, being raised more or less but in a very solitary existance. She always had a sadness about her, and as she grew older in the video feed, the bitterness became the brand of humor she employs today, as she constantly becomes a handful, until finally the accident in the lab is shown.<br><br>What's odd about it is that the camera never seems to have gotten damaged in anyway, and the fact that it focuses specifically on Phoebe's movements is somewhat alarming. Why go through the trouble to have a camera like that installed? Security cameras are one thing, but a camera installed with extra protection against accidents? That does seem a bit much. He watches as she moves about, looking at things until she jumps startled, as one of the computers starts to malfunction, causing sparks. Phoebe begins to panic, trying to move away but the electrical malfunction sweeps across her. The brilliant arc of power seemed to go almost directly to her heart as she arched back, her mouth opening in a scream that surely must have been loud and painful.<br><br>For a moment however, he sees&nbsp; faint outline about her, as flames began to emerge from her body without burning her. After a few moments, the faint outline of a creature vanishes, as Phoebe's body falls to the floor. She lies still, as the lab continues to snap, crackle and pop all about her. It seems that it takes the scientists a bit longer to come and get her, and when they come to retrieve her they don't seem to do so as if they were mourning a loss, they were aloof and indifferent to her suffering. They simply took notes, and had an orderly collect the body as if nothing had happened at all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>04-09-2011, 09:36:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall stroked his chin idly as he watched the video and followed along with the reports. Something didn't sit right with him, though. The video timestamps jumped just before the malfunction, and the report showed a gap at the same time, reasoning it as an effect of the power surge. His lips pursed into a tight frown. If that was the case, it wouldn't have recorded the incident itself, he reasoned.&nbsp; He looked at the name on the file. <em>Reyes.</em> He'd been on leave since the incident. Convenient. He took a screwdriver from his desk drawer and tucked it into his pocket, then left his office to head down the hall. <br><br>He glanced down the hall, slipping into the empty office when he was certain no one was looking, closing the door behind him. He pulled out the screwdriver and opened the case of the computer in the office. In a few minutes, he'd removed the hard drive and closed it up again, then slipped out of the office. It would take him a few hours, but he'd get the rest of the information. He wasn't willing to fail at that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>04-09-2011, 21:59:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe meanwhile had fallen asleep. She was dreaming, and the collar continued to monitor her. She felt herself flying, free in the wild as she looked down upon the world. It was incredible, soaring without any cares, watching the clouds burn away as she passed.<br><br>She was a phoenix, flying proudly until she felt a pang in her chest. She looked down, seeing that she'd been injured as her body began a nose dive towards the green earth below her. The monitor started to indicate a rise in temperature, and her heart rate began to increase. Behind her closed eye lids her eyes moved frantically, and she began to breath faster as if she were running from something.<br><br>She saw herself descending fast, trying hard to fly back up to the sky, but feeling her energy fading. She saw a circle of black dots, and smaller ones. Men. They had weapons of sorts. Was it one of them? Had one of them taken the shot that was killing her? She saw the world fading, as the fire of her body began to increase, as she immolated herself, hitting the ground in a blaze of glory as Phoebe sat up, screaming as if the world were ending.&nbsp; &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 01:35:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall chuckled triumphantly, and excitement shot through him in a thrill like an electric jolt. He pulled up the file he'd recovered, and began poring over them. The color drained for his face and his eyes narrowed. "You son of a bitch," he said under his breath, as the file made clear that none of what had happened had been an accident. The equipment failure had been set up on purpose, to force the subject... to force Phoebe's powers to revive her. But it had failed, and they'd written it off until he came with his new design and had managed to let her do what she couldn't.&nbsp; <br><br>He growled angrily as he ripped the hard drive from the cable and dropped it into the pocket of his lab coat, then stormed out of his office. He knew what he had to do now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 01:39:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe couldn't go back to sleep. She'd had such a vivid dream it was indescribable. She couldn't fully explain it even if she tried. She felt as if she'd been the phoenix, flying about until she'd been brought down. She'd felt the fire burning her away as she crashed into the ground, felt the impact that shock her body to the core.<br><br>She got up, shivering as she walked over to the blank canvas, pulling out the paints. She started to paint, as if her hands were guiding her, reminding her of what she saw. She almost felt like a vessel, painting for someone rather than herself but the motions soothed her. She didn't even hear the door to her room open.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 03:02:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall plastered a fake smile on his face as he walked into the clinic. He swept his gaze over the people there, until it fell on a woman in a nurse's uniform. "Sharon," he said, "could you give me a hand. One of the subjects needs her meds, but you know the rules about female subjects."&nbsp; The woman stood up and nodded. She was similarly built to Phoebe, although a bit older. <br><br>"Of course, Dr. Kendall," she said. "Lead the way." <br><br>The two walked into Phoebe's room to find her, standing in the middle of it, painting.&nbsp; Kendall closed the door behind him, then suddenly grabbed the nurse by the upper arm and plunged a syringe of a mild sedative into her arm. She opened her mouth to scream, but he covered it with his hand, and lowered her onto the bed as the sedative took hold. "Phoebe!" he hissed, "I'm getting you out of here. Take her clothes," he told her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 03:19:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe turned around, her face pale, her golden eyes distant. She'd painted something on the canvas in front of her but it wasn't fully complete. She moved to speak but saw Kendall holding an unconscious nurse. "T....the hell?!" She jumped up, looking from the nurse to Kendall. <br><br>"You...you're what?" Phoebe felt nervous, confused but her mind was flooded with the remnants of her dream as she moved to do what he asked.<br><br>Soon, she was dressed up as the nurse, having managed to pull all of her long, flaming red hair beneath the nurse's cap. The canvas was behind her, it looked as if a phoenix were crashing to the earth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 03:24:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall took a moment to wrap the unconscious nurse in Phoebe's discarded pajamas. He felt guilty over what he had to do, but he could at least leave the woman her dignity. Tucking her under the blanket, he turned to Phoebe. "I'll explain later," he said, his voice excited but hushed. "Just walk out with me casually, as if you've known me for years. Understand?" <br><br>He opened the door and let Phoebe walk out in front of him. He hid his anxiety and made idle small talk as they passed by the clinic. He placed his hand lightly on the small of her back and smiled. "Meet me at the elevator," he said casually, then tucked his head into the door of the clinic. "Sharon and I are going to step out for some lunch," he said. "We'll be back in about an hour." <br><br>When he caught up with Phoebe, he leaned forward and placed his eye in front of the retinal scanner. The elevator doors swung open, and he stepped in.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 03:35:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe could only nod, only processing half of the conversation. She walked out with him as he said he'd explain later, and switched modes. Phoebe chatted with him as if she knew his entire life story. She responded well to his small talk, and walked as if she had not a care in the world. On the inside, she's frightened, terrified.<br><br>"Absolutely. Lunch is my treat." Phoebe grinned, nodding at him as she headed towards the elevator and waited quietly. She heard him chatting as if nothing unusual were going on. Her heart beat faster, she was going outside. She'd always wanted to, now she was fearful. She'd only ever seen the outside through television, only ever learned about it. She never got to experience it for herself.<br><br>She watched Kendall use the retinal eye scanner as the doors opened, and they stepped inside. All she could do was look at him, stunned. She wondered if they would even notice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 03:50:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall could see the questions in her shocked gaze, but he silently shook his head and lifted his index finger over his lips. "Wait until we get outside," he said, just before the elevator doors opened into a nondescript, shabby-looking lobby. He took her arm gently and lead her from the building, ushering her toward his car. Only when they'd climbed in and he'd started the engine did he speak again. <br><br>"The lab accident wasn't an accident, Phoebe. That bastard Reyes arranged it on purpose to study your revival abilities," he told her at last. "And the company covered it up." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 03:56:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe sat in the car seat, feeling as if she'd been sucker punched. She'd been set up to die. They killed her twice to study her? She'd been locked away, raised in a lab to be killed?<br><br>"Y...you can't be serious." Phoebe didn't want to accept it. She didn't want to believe it was true. "It's not true, they wouldn't try to kill me..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 04:10:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm serious," he said, stone-faced. "I saw the proof myself, Phoebe." He frowned. "We need to find someplace to hole up until I can figure out how to get you out of here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 04:17:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She started to cry, already going through so much as it was. She couldn't think of what to say, instead looking away. It was as if she were a different person. He could hear her quiet sobs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 04:55:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall had nothing he could do or say to comfort her, so he drove in silence and allowed her to cry through her grief and fear, without interference from him, until he parked the car in a roadside motel. <br><br>"Wait here," he said, leaving the car running, and walked into the office to rent a room. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 04:57:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe merely nodded, wiping a tear from her eye as she looked about. She saw other cars, heard sounds and was overwhelmed. All this she'd seen only from a small box in a lab. Now she was surrounded by what she only watched on a glowing screen.<br><br>She curled up, curious but frightened of her surroundings.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 05:47:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall climbed back into the car and drove it around to the backside of the building. "Come on," he said, turning off the car and climbing out to unlock the door to the room. It was sparsely furnished, like motel rooms tend to be, with two twin beds, a small table, and a television on the dresser.&nbsp; <br><br>"We'll have to stay here for a little while," he said. "Will you be all right for a little while? I'll go get us something to eat and get you some new clothes."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 07:34:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Too much. Too much..." Phoebe curled away. She'd had much hit her all at once, it was a lot for someone who'd known nothing else to realize she was something made to be destroyed. She managed to get out the car, but the once venomous Phoebe clung to Kendall like a frightened kid. The world had suddenly become much larger, and she didn't have many interactions with people she hadn't already seen at least on a fairly consistent basis.<br><br>She looked around at the room, fascinated with some of the amenities she wasn't used to having. She'd become accustomed to sparse living, this to her was much nicer. When he said he had to leave she turned around panicking a little. "Don't leave me!" she pleaded. "What if someone finds me!?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 07:59:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall hugged her gently and softly smoothed her hair. "It's okay, Phoebe," he said quietly. "No one will be looking for you yet, and we need to eat. And you can't be running around in a nurse's uniform, either." He smiled. "There's a secondhand store and a fast food place right across the street. I can be there and back inside of a half hour, while you get settled in," he promised. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 08:00:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You don't even know my measurements. Unless that was in the file." Phoebe muttered, a bit of her familiar charm coming back. She stepped away to let him go, still frowning however.<br><br>"Is it like in those commercials I'd see on TV fast food?" she inquired.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 08:07:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head. "I can eyeball it," he said, waving a hand dismissively. "We're not talking evening wear here," he said. He shrugged apologetically. "I'm pretty sure the food isn't as good as they make it look on TV, but it's the same stuff, yes."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 08:10:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't like fancy clothes. At least, not what I see on TV....except the really dark and creepy stuff sometimes. That always looked cool." Phoebe grinned a little, then frowned as he turned to go.<br><br>She wondered what the fast food would taste like as she sat on the bed, clicking on the TV. She'd only gotten to watch certain stations at the lab, and flipped through the TV stations finding various types of shows she'd never seen before. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 08:33:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall probed to be as good as his word. In just over a half hour, Phoebe heard the key in the door, and he walked in carrying a large shopping bag and a smaller bag of food. He set the latter on the table and began unpacking the larger bag onto the bed. Several pairs of jeans, t-shirts, and sweatshirts all bearing the tags of the secondhand store. The socks and panties, however, were still wrapped in plastic. Some things he just couldn't bring himself to buy used, after all. <br><br>"Here, eat this," he said, handing her a paper-wrapped hamburger from the bag. "You haven't eaten since breakfast."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 08:36:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe walked over looking at all the clothes. She did wrinkle her nose a little but smiled appreciatively at his efforts. She saw the hamburger and took it from him, first sniffing, the wolfing it down as if she were on the brink of death.<br><br>"It was delicious." Phoebe chuckled a little then returned her attention to the clothes. "I guess I should change then." Without much concern for anything, she started to strip down right there and try on the new clothes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 08:44:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As soon as he saw Phoebe beginning to unbutton the blouse of the uniform, Kendall paused, mid-chew to turn his back. When she'd stripped earlier to trade clothes with the nurse, he'd been too distracted with the breakout to notice. Now, he was noticing, so he stared at the TV intently as he ate his own hamburger. "There's more in the bag, if you're still hungry," he said conversationally.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 08:47:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Are you trying to fatten me up to eat me or something?" Phoebe replied. Almost back to normal. She pulled on a pair of jeans that looked as if they were made just for her. They hugged her ass perfectly as she went in front of him, with a t-shirt on. But no bra.<br><br>"Well? Does it work ok?" Phoebe said, thankfully crossing her arms to await a reply.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 08:53:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Even with her arms crossed, Kendall could see that the t-shirt fit just as snugly as the jeans, and he found, in spite of the nature of the relationship they had, such that it was, that he found the sight pleasing. "It looks fine from where I'm sitting," he said, crumpling the wrapper and tossing it into the trash can. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 08:58:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe grinned again, turning to walk back as she finished trying on the shirts and pants. Everything managed to fit somehow, and the underwear seemed overall to fit her as she tried them on without the pants. She stood looking down at them as she was only covered in just those. <br><br>"So cute....I never got anything cute like this at the lab." She seemed to quite like them and eventually put on one of the bigger t-shirts to use as a nightgown.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 09:02:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall risked a glance just as she was pulling on the t-shirt, offering him a brief but vivid glimpse of the curves of her ass under the snug panties. He cleared his throat and turned back to the TV. "I'm glad you like them, Phoebe," he said. "They look good on you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 09:05:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She turned her head a little, sorta blushing at his comment and looking away. "Thanks..."<br><br>After a bit she picked out what to wear for the next day and looked back at him. "I'm going to go shower if that's ok, no peeking." Phoebe twirled about and headed for the bathroom, eager to sit alone for a bit and process the day, and her dream. <em>Why did it feel so real, what did it mean....?</em> she thought to herself as she turned the water and stepped into the sputtering spray of the shower head.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 09:09:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What?!" Kendall squawked, indignantly. "Of course I wouldn't peek!" he snapped. When she went into the bathroom, he went back out to the car and got his own duffel bag out of the trunk of his car, silently grateful for the weekend in college that his car had left him stranded and taught him the lesson of being prepared. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 09:13:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe rested her head against the cooling tiles of the shower stall as the water continued to run over her, causing her fiery hair to look like smoldering embers as her locks became damp.&nbsp; She wished she could have snagged the painting but in the confusion of the moment, she'd left it behind.<br><br>She couldn't forget feeling death, and not forgetting it. She'd felt the fire first to be safe, then it consumed her as she crashed to earth. Had it been herself she was imagining? Or perhaps the creature that they had brought down and used from it that which made her. Too many questions, and her head was beginning to ache from stress as she eventually stepped out of the shower. <br><br>She wrapped a towel about her hair to dry it and put on a t-shirt and panties before strolling back out and choosing a bed to sleep on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 09:18:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That was a decision, apparently, that Kendall had already made for her. By the time she came out of the bathroom, he was stretched out on the bed closer to the door, leaving the other for her. He'd changed himself into a loose-fitting t-shirt and a pair of jogging pants, and was lying with his hands behind his head, watching the TV. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 19:01:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe flopped down on the bed, facing away. After about 10 minutes or so, she removed the towel from her hair and went back over to toss it into the bathroom. Given what she was, it was easy to see that her hair almost appeared to glow in some areas, as if it really were burning. She turned back around and laid on her bed but not before getting a look at Kendall, casually dressed.<br><br>She hadn't seen a ton of good looking guys, the few she had seen were mostly on TV. Most of the lab technicians and orderlys were gruff, but Kendall was different. Obviously, or he wouldn't have sprung her. She had to ask.<br><br>"Hey...can I ask you something...?" She didn't turn around, instead snuggled under her covers, smiling a little at how cute Kendall had looked in his jogging pants.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 22:36:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall turned his head, looking over at Phoebe's turned back. "Sure," he said, "Go ahead. What's on your mind?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 22:43:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Why did you do it? Why did you break me out of there, even after the way I treated you? Aren't you....you know, one of them?" Phoebe's voice was curious, suspicious. She had to know, if he was really helping her because he wanted to or if it was some sort of a trick. <br><br>Learning she was made to die for tests has clearly shaken her up, but it was obvious something else was on her mind. She'd been painting like a fiend when he'd come to fetch her, but hadn't gotten to finish.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 22:49:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall frowned. "Not hardly," he snapped. "I didn't come into this to hurt innocent girls," he spat. "So I got you out of there."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 22:53:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Jeez calm down." Phoebe sat up, looking at him frustrated. "Don't be such a dickhead. I just wanted to ask is all.." She looked away and down at her lap.<br><br>"If you're gonna be like that then I'll just go to bed. I was gonna tell you something but forget it." She laid back down, rolling on her side as she continued to face the other way and try to sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 08:30:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall frowned. "Well it was a shitty thing to ask," he countered, his voice even. "You might as well have gone for the gold and asked me if I was going to rape or murder you while I was at it." He shrugged. He wasn't in this to make a friend, after all, so if she wanted to go back to being an acerbic brat, that was fine with him. Once he found a way to cut her loose without his now-former bosses from finding her, that would be the end of it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 08:34:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Fine. I'll go now. I can tell you don't want to be around me anyway." Phoebe got up and moved to storm out of the room. "At least no one set you up to die, and at least you don't have dreams about being shot down mid-flight."<br><br>She opened the door and began to swing it open. But as she walked by, he saw real tears in his eyes. She hadn't meant to annoy him, she was just scared, confused and frustrated.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 08:38:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall sat up and frowned at her. "And where are you going to go?" he said, rising to his feet and pushing the door closed as soon as she tried to open it. "Bad dreams are no excuse for being rash and stupid," he scolded gently. "And no, no one set me up to die, just to destroy my career because I made the mistake of having a soul." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 08:43:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe persisted in trying to open the door for a few more moments until she heard him mention how his career was ruined because he gave a damn. She let her hands fall to her side, and hung her head crying a little. "I....I'm sorry...." she said, resting her head against the door. "I didn't mean to upset you I....I'm sorry."<br><br>She stood there, facing away from him, her shoulders rising from time to time in the occasional sob. "I wish I could tell you, it was more than a dream. I....was flying. I felt myself get shot, and I burned myself before I hit the ground. It was too real. I think if I hadn't had the collar on, I would have burst into flame from it." She turned slightly, wiping her nose with her hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 08:45:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall gently wrapped his arm around her shoulders when she gave up fighting him at the door, and he gently led her back to her bed as she told him about her dream. "You probably would have," he agreed, "and that's why you need to wear it. You have no control over it, and would have possibly killed everyone in this building."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 08:48:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe was startled as she felt his arm around her shoulders as he led her away from the door and back to her bed. No one had ever really comforted her, not like that. It was new. It was....nice. She tried to smile, but again stated clearly, "I do want it to come off at some point. Once I can figure things out....once I can control it. Deal?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 08:53:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded. "That was always my plan," he assured her. "It's the only functioning prototype, after all," he added with a smile, and smoothed her hair with his hand. "Now, settle down, Phoebe," he said softly. He sat down beside her on the edge of her bed for a moment and tightened his grasp on her shoulders in a brief, chaste one-armed hug before he stood long enough to turn and sit on his own bed, facing her, instead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 08:58:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe grinned, then blushed a little as he reached a hand out, gently smoothing her hair. "O....k..." she said quietly as he told her to calm down, his tone indicating she was safe with him. When he hugged her, it felt odd but, comforting. She watched him go to his bed, but unlike her, he turned to face her. She did the same, pulling the covers up to the bridge of her nose, watching him with those golden eyes of hers. They seemed to be bright even in the darkness of the room, burning with some fire, probably from her genetics.<br><br>"We forgot my painting...." she said, her voice muffled by the sheets on her bed. "It was really good too."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:00:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled apologetically. "We didn't forget it. We were sneaking out, and that would have given us away," he said. "It was more important to me to save you, rather than worry about your painting, as nice as it was. When we find someplace to get you settled, we can get you some more paints and you can do another one."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:03:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That painting scared me. It was from my dream. I saw men in black uniforms.....vans but I can't remember the emblem on their sides. I just......burst into flame. I killed myself in the dream to try and keep from being captured." Phoebe yawned, but smiled a little at him. "I want a bigger canvas." she demanded, a hint of playfulness in her tone. "And more paints. I want to go to an art store too."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:05:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed softly and shook his head. "When we've got you settled in somewhere," he promised. "Now get some rest. You've had an exciting day, and I can see all over your face how tired you are."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:10:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm holding you to that." Phoebe said, trying hard not to yawn again but failing to hold it back. Eventually, after fighting sleep, her eyes close and she drifts off to slumber land.<br><br>In her sleep, she has that same serene look, if he chooses to glance at her as she rests.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:11:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall reached over and tucked the sheet under her chin as she dozed. Then he turned off the light and the TV, and curled up in his bed to sleep fitfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:18:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe stirred a little as he moved the sheet off of her face, almost pouting in her sleep as she went back into deeper sleep She began to dream again. This time, she felt like she was imprisoned. Contained in a dark place. She wanted out, but she couldn't find a way. She heard nothing, saw nothing.<br><br>She had trouble breathing and tried to scream but no sound came out. Phoebe's body began to shake as she started to toss. She&nbsp; tried to run but couldn't move. All she could do was stand, surrounded by the darkness. Soon, however a light began to shine in the distance, glowing, beckoning her to it. Phoebe's body began to move as if she were fighting against something as she began to finally move in the dream. As she got closer to the light, she saw a it beginning to take a shape. <br><br>She called out to it, but it began to move further out of reach, as if no matter how close she got, it wouldn't stay in one place. "DON'T GO!!!" Phoebe shrieked, as she sat up in the bed, reaching out for something. She was panting, as if she had truly been running. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:20:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shot up in bed when she shrieked, fumbling in the dark until he remembered where he was. "Phoebe, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice sleepy but no less concerned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:23:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe didn't hear him at first, her eyes looking towards the TV but not seeing it. Her breathing began to calm down as she looked like she might cry again. <br><br>"Sorry I.....I had another dream." Phoebe shook it off, trying to act like everything was fine. "Go back to sleep."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:26:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall sniffed tiredly. "Oh, okay," he mumbled, rolling over and burying his face in his pillow again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:28:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe couldn't return to sleep, instead staring at the blank TV screen until&nbsp; her body forced her to go back to sleep. She was glad no other dreams plagued her thoughts, and didn't awaken until Kendall woke her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:32:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				In the morning, Kendall let Phoebe sleep in. He took the opportunity to slip out for breakfast, and when he returned, she was still asleep. He set out the bacon and egg sandwiches, along with abottle of orange juice for her and a cup of coffee for himself, then walked over to her bed. He reached down and shook her shoulder gently. "Phoebe, rise and shine," he said, "it's getting late, and I've got breakfast."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:38:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe groaned and grumbled a little. "5 more minutes...." she pouted and rolled away from him, pulling the covers over her head.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:50:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed softly, but decided to give her the five minutes she asked for. He sat down at the table and started eating, watching the clock. At the tick of the fifth minute, he cleared his throat, then called out "Time's up. Wake up and eat now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 09:54:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Another groan as Phoebe sat up. She had slight circles under her eyes, she hadn't slept very well. Her hair was tussled from tossing in her sleep, probably from whatever dream she had as she grumbled under her breath, making her way over to the table. In the light of day, it's easy to notice several things. One, he'd neglected to get her a bra. And two, she didn't have any pants on. <br><br>Not that she paid any attention to that, as she yawned while sipping on her juice and beginning to eat breakfast.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 10:02:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall had been looking right at her when she stood, and he could see another flash of her smooth thighs and the snug fit of her panties before her long t-shirt fell again. He hadn't been looking, per se, but he wasn't so much of an egghead that his mind didn't run with the image for at least a moment, especially when her groggy, lumbering gait pulled her t-shirt taut over her loose breasts. <br><br>He dropped his eyes back to his food and shoved the thought from his mind. Even if it wasn't against every ethical principal he held, the girl was far too much of an emotional train-wreck for him to get involved with that way.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 10:04:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She ate her food quietly, then started to wake up a little. She stretched, reaching towards the ceiling as she stood up to change into other clothes. <br><br>"So where are we going?" she asked, her voice more awake now as she turned to look at him, pulling on that pair of jeans that hugged her perfectly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 10:07:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shrugged, stealing another glance at her as she dressed. He frowned and mentally chastised himself for it. "I wasn't planning on going anywhere," he said, "I just wanted to make sure you ate. We should keep our exposure to a minimum until we figure out what we're going to do with you," he said. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 10:12:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So....what are we just going to stare at each other in this room all day?" Phoebe said, pulling off her top. For a few moments, he can catch the swell of one of her breasts as she turns slightly to the side, pulling a sweat shirt over her head. Thankfully, until they could get to a place where she can try to find some undergarments for her.....for her, it would work as the thick material covered her well enough.<br><br>"Doesn't that sound a little boring?" She said, finally dressed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 10:15:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded tightly. "Boring, yes," he agreed, "but considering that the 'excitement' that we're most likely to find is Corp security and the cops trying to take you back and toss my ass in prison for getting you out of there, I think boredom is probably a good thing for now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 18:30:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe shrugged, flopping back on her bed frustrated. Her hair had dried, taking on that strange but enticing swirl of shades of red and sometimes flickers of brighter colors like orange and some yellow. She'd need a hat of some sort when they go out, her hair is enough to give her away if people are looking for them, which they are.<br><br>Phoebe clicked on the TV, crossing her legs to try and find something of interest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2011, 06:51:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm sorry," Kendall said, genuinely apologetic. "Later tonight, we'll go out and stretch our legs," he promised, "before we both go stir-crazy."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>07-09-2011, 06:54:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm a little nervous about that..." Phoebe said, the hesitation clear in her voice. She was still adjusting to being outside at all, much less surrounded by people who weren't wearing white lab coats or scrubs.<br><br>"What are you going to tell people about my hair?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2011, 07:01:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall chuckled. "I think you'll find that's less of a worry than you might think. Since the rift opened, there have been some rather... extreme influences of the otherworlders on some aspects of fashion, even before metahumans began to appear. You'll probably be complemented on it. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>07-09-2011, 07:07:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe looked at him surprised. "There are other things out there...?"<br><br>She seemed to have been kept in a bubble, she was never really told about the outside pertaining to supernatural things at least. But she seemed to take it well enough.<br><br>"So....will I meet something like me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2011, 12:49:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shrugged. "Maybe," he said, "not <em>exactly</em> like you. The otherworlders tend to stay in the areas they've chased us out of around the rifts, and there's been a lot of trouble between the full-humans and the metahumans, so they don't react well to our going into their cities, and vice versa." He blinked as the epiphany struck him, and he laughed at himself. "Of course. I'm such an idiot," he said to himself, then his face darkened while he stared at the TV to see himself staring back at him. More accurately, his staff photograph.<br><span style="font-family: courier;" class="bbc_font"><br>Metro Police are looking for Dr. Christopher Kendall for questioning regarding the assault of a coworker and the kidnapping of a young gynomorph patient from Bio-Link Industries' research hospital. The Police Department is pleased to have Bio-Link's elite security forces cooperating with them in their investigation. Kendall is considered violent and dangerous, and his victim is an unstable metahuman. If you come across this man or his victim, do not attempt to confront them. Contact the police immediately.</span> <br><br>Kendall lowered his head into his hand. "Oh, shit," he muttered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>07-09-2011, 20:45:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe looked at him, feeling panicked again. "What....what is it? And the hell I'm unstable!" She practically shrieked at the TV, managing to bring her voice down enough so that other people at the hotel wouldn't be alerted to their presence. She watched as Kendall stared at the TV, as they both listened to the report.<br><br>"I don't want to go back there. I have to learn to use my powers." Phoebe said, her mood changing again as she looked at Kendall. "But first, we've got to go somewhere. Someplace where we'll have time to figure out what to do next." She took his hand in hers, squeezing it to get his attention.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2011, 23:13:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head. "You're not going back there," he said, his voice quiet but steely, defying the universe to countermand him. His fingers closed gently around hers and his eyes swept from the TV screen to her face.&nbsp; "But you're wrong. We need you to start working on getting your powers under control as soon as possible. Not only could they possibly save our skins, but the MMS isn't exactly a subtle fashion accessory." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>07-09-2011, 23:24:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe nodded to him as he gently held her hands. That part made her blush a little as she pulled it away. "I'll work on it I promise, I'll make sure I can get myself under control. I want this thing off anyways." Phoebe tried to smile, quickly gathering what little things they have and trying to pack them somehow so they could get moving. Fast.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>07-09-2011, 23:28:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall saw her begin hustling around and packing up. "Stay put," he said, shaking his head. "We're not going to leave in the middle of the day, and the nearest real metahuman city is almost a thousand miles away. It's a long drive, so don't be in such a hurry." He managed a bit of a smile. "You can either rest up for it, or we can try again what we tried in the exam room, but you need to cooperate this time."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 02:36:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just trying to be helpful. Now at least all we have to do is grab our shit and we're good to go right?" Phoebe said, stopping after she'd gotten everything together and sitting across from him. <br><br>"I don't think resting is an option slick. We should probably start letting me try to figure myself out a little." As they were talking, the movie <em>Firestarter</em> started to play.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 02:39:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smirked at the coincidence as he turned off the TV. "All right. Then lie down on the bed and relax," he said, moving to his duffel bag to retrieve the remote unit to her MMS collar. When she'd settled back, he twisted the knob slowly, from 0 to 10%, just as he'd done the day before. He let her enjoy the sensation for several minutes, before he said softly, "Now... turn it off."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 02:43:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe felt that same feeling, being wrapped in the embrace of the burning flames within as the collar's power was taken down a little. She felt hesitant to listen but did her best, focusing in her mind that she was creating a ball of flame. Her face grimaced as she focused, and her body seemed to be both obeying and resisting her command. Finally, with the control still at 10%, she had it under control.<br><br>"Ok....I got it." she said, her voice a little strained, but nothing to be concerned with.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 02:45:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall frowned slightly at the tightness in her voice, and he placed his hand lightly on her forehead. If he hadn't been aware of her nature, he might have thought she was suffering from a dangerously high fever. "Not yet, you don't," he said. "If it's like holding your breath to close your pants, it still means they're too small." He smoothed her hair and then sat back again. "But you're doing well. Keep working at it." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 02:48:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I said I'm fine. We don't have time to move slow." Phoebe protested, her snark coming back. "Now just-!" She stopped as she felt him smooth her hair, and tell her that she's doing well. <br><br>She pouted a little, her eyes still open as she managed to keep hold of her power until it felt like it would obey her whims.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 02:55:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled down at her gently, and nodded slowly as the strain slowly left her face. Her skin was gradually cooling under his touch, too. "Better, much better," he praised quietly. "And time or not, I'm going to makes sure this is done right."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 02:57:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, one would assume that if I learn to do this well enough that I might be able to bring myself back without the collar. I mean, I am part phoenix after all." She grinned proudly as she heard his silent praise, her face looking quite beautiful, like an angel's face surrounded by a fiery halo of red locks. "Let me try to control more....see if I can attempt any tricks with it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 03:06:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That is the eventual goal, yes," Kendall agreed. He shook his head and chuckled pleasantly. "I think, Phoebe, that we should focus on getting you steady without the training wheels before you start trying to ride over a tightrope." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 03:10:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'd probably burst into flame before I hit the ground anyway. I did in my dream." She said quietly, but it was an attempt to inject a little humor into her otherwise dark statement.<br><br>"Let me have more power, I'll let you know if I can't hold it. That or the room will be set on fire or something. Might be bad or something..." she quipped.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 03:27:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded slowly. "Just a little more," he said, cupping his hand gently on her forehead again. He felt her temperature shoot up once more as he turned the dial to 20%. "Don't overdo it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 03:30:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The flames began to buck against her control, as her eyes closed harder as she wrestled with her power that wanted to be fully released and was not taking well to her insistence that it obey.<br><br>Her breathing became harder as she struggled, but the look on Phoebe's face was pure determination. She was not going to let her power consume her. She would master it even if it brought her to the brink of death.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 03:45:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall pursed his lips as the touch of her skin became almost too heated for him to bear. He didn't recoil, though, although his hand did move to the cutoff on the remote, should Phoebe find herself overwhelmed. <em>He</em> wasn't going to let her get anywhere near the brink of death. "You're doing fine," he whispered supportively.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 03:47:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe felt the flames raging against her control, but again, her persistence began to pay off. She got it under control once more, her breathing becoming normal. Her temperature began to return to normal as well.<br><br>But she opened her eyes looking tired. "I think I'm wiped out for the day."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 03:51:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded and smiled warmly. "You did great, Phoebe," he said, so softly it was nearly a whisper. He turned the knob back down to 10%, then glanced at her again. "Is that better, or are you tired enough that you want me to turn it all the way down?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 03:53:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Off. At least for now. Otherwise I might start burning things for shits and giggles." She smiled but yawned a little. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 03:54:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded and did as she asked. He could see the tension leaving her as her body sagged into the mattress, and he took his hand away slowly. "That was much better, Phoebe. Nice work," he said, tucking the remote back into his bag. "Now you'll want that rest I talked about, I assume..." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 03:59:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well I was thinking about doing some mountain climbing but now that you mention it, I am a little sleepy." she replied, stretching a bit. It's a good thing thing the sweater was as thick as it was though, otherwise the view might have been a little different. <br><br>She curled up a little. "I'm hungry,"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:01:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded slowly, pondering that for a moment. "You probably burned at least three times the normal energy rate with that little flare-up," he mused, ignoring the unintentional pun. "You settle in, and I'll go get you some lunch, all right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:06:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Are you gonna be ok?" she sat up, looking a bit worried. She didn't want him to go out alone, for multiple reasons. But he'd been the only person thus far who gave a damn about her, and she didn't want either one of them to be captured or worse.<br><br>"I should come with you. You might do something stupid." She got herself up and looked for something to disguise herself with somehow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:08:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head and placed his hands on her shoulders. "No, you're not," he said, gently but with the impression that he'd just put down roots. "It'll be easier for me to go unnoticed if I'm alone instead of walking with a distinctive and attractive girl to draw attention to me." He let go of her and took off his glasses, tucking them into his pocket. "So decide quick what you want for lunch, and I'll get going."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:11:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She grinned, and flushed a little. He may or may not have realized he'd said it but she knew she heard it. In all honesty, he wasn't bad looking at all. With or without the glasses. But she collected herself quickly.<br><br>&nbsp;"You think I'm hot?" she got a wicked grin and looked at him giggling. "Is that the real reason you busted me out of that place?" she teased.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:13:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall opened his mouth to respond indignantly, then snapped it shut and just glared. "I'm going to pretend you didn't say that. Then again, I'm also going to pretend I didn't say anything either." He shrugged, "Now, what do you want for lunch?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:15:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Awww. That's no fun." Phoebe stuck her tongue out. "I don't know, you pick."<br><br>She giggled again. "Kendall thinks I'm hot..." she said in a sing song voice, scampering for the bathroom when he shot her another glare.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:25:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head and walked out of the room. He took a few steps toward the car, before thinking better of it. All of the fast food places were in five minutes' walking distance, and it was a risk. He glanced at the other cars in the area thoughtfully before he left the parking lot. <br><br>When he came back a few minutes later, he'd bought sandwiches and some sodas, which he set down on the table. "Soup's on," he said, hoping that the awkwardness of a few minutes prior would have passed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:29:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe was watching TV when he came back, apparently a horror movie marathon of some sort. She looked up just as Kujo hopped on the police man and began thrashing him around like a rag doll.<br><br>"Yay food!" She hopped up and came over, sitting with him. She couldn't help but smirk a bit as he seemed to look like he was worried about awkwardness. It was cute.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:32:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				If Kendall noticed the smirk, he gave no indication of it. Instead, he unwrapped his ham, turkey and cheese sandwich and pushed the other toward her. "Eat up," he said keeping his attention on his food. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:33:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Why don't you want to look at me? Too hot?" she couldn't stop from giggling as she took a bite of her sandwich and then a sip of soda. "I'm just teasing jeez." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:36:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes," he said simply, taking a big bite, and washing it down with a good swallow of soda. When it came to not making eye-contact, he was proving to be an expert.&nbsp; When he'd finished eating, he took out his glasses and put them back on, then moved to stretch out on his bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:37:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe blinked, surprised. She hadn't expected him to agree with her. That made her blush as she closed her gaping mouth and just looked at her food for a little while. <br><br>After a bit, she turned her head, also proving to be rather good at avoiding eye contact. "You really think so...?" she asked, this time being more serious.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:40:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall frowned and twined his fingers under his neck, staring up at the ceiling. "I wouldn't have said so otherwise, but it would be better for all involved if we both forget this ridiculous conversation ever took place."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:42:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Why's that?" she said, now curious. "Is it because I'm a circus side-show freak? Or something else?" She did have a way of going straight to the point, sometimes when it was a bit of an inconvenience. She got up to go sit beside him, but she didn't make any moves on him. She just sat next to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:46:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall sat up on the edge of the bed beside her, and looked at her. "It has nothing to do with who you are," he said, stone-faced.&nbsp; "It's because," he said, ever the pragmatist, "we've both got enough stress with all that's happening to us and all that we're trying to <em>keep</em> from happening to us, that neither one of would be served by unnecessary awkwardness."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:50:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked at him with those golden eyes. Those eyes that always seemed to have a burning look to them, like a swirling in those golden orbs. <br><br>"I don't think it'd be awkward..." she said quietly, looking away. "I mean....you said you thought I was cute. You aren't so bad yourself. At least, when you're being less of a dick head you're cute." Phoebe gave him a playful shove, hoping to lift the seriousness of the moment, to get his mind off of the topic of conversation if it bothered him that much. But for some reason, she felt a little saddened by it. She couldn't explain why it was different now, but his words and hers had changed things subtly. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 04:54:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled slightly and raised his hand as if he'd intended to shove back. Instead, he lightly patted her on the shoulder. "Thanks... I think," he said lightly. "Go on, finish eating. You're going to need to keep your strength up."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 05:06:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ok." Phoebe moved to stand up, but then turned around and hugged him suddenly, wrapping her arms about his shoulder as her soft hair brushed against his neck.<br><br>"Thanks for....rescuing me." She said, pulling away before he could stop her or say something as she went over to the table and quietly finished eating.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 05:10:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall blinked in surprise as she hugged him, and had barely had a chance to get over the stun when the embrace ended as suddenly as it started, and she was walking away. In that moment that seemed only half-a-heartbeat, he was amazed at the clean, sweet scent of her hair and warmth of her body; not the blazing heat of her metahuman abilities, just the gentle glow that radiated even through the thick sweater. <br><br>She had already sat back down at the table when he recovered his abilities of speech. "Don't mention it. It was the right thing to do," he said quietly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 05:16:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe merely nodded, turning her head a little and smiling softly as she now chose to try ignore him or avoid his gaze. She felt herself growing a little nervous about him. Not because he would harm her, but for other reasons. He'd felt so nice when she'd hugged him. He was in pretty good shape, and his hair had brushed her forehead. Nice and soft, smelt rather pleasant too.<br><br>She instead focused on her food as if that were all there was in that room with her. She also thought about her powers, wondering if she'd be able to learn to use them in time to protect them both.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 05:19:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For an intellectual, Kendall was still more than astute enough to recognize the distant glance she'd cast back at him. He frowned slightly and suppressed an inward sigh. It was just as he'd feared, and the awkwardness had begun to manifest even more quickly than he'd expected. Never one to force the issue, he lay back again and left her alone, as she clearly wished him to.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 05:31:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After she finished she got up and threw her wrappers and soda can in the garbage. She went over to start changing into a night gown, but suddenly found herself feeling shy for some reason. Rather than just changing in front of him as she had before, she went to the bathroom to do it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 05:37:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall sighed again as the bathroom door closed, and he shook his head sadly. The near future just promised to become far more uncomfortable, since the pair would be spending a great deal of time in close quarters for a very long trip, and he found himself wishing that she'd taken him at his word. At least tolerating her bratty attitude would have been preferable to the unease she was clearly now feeling. He picked up the remote and flipped through the channels until he found something amusing and insipid, hoping that it might distract her some from the fact that he was still there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 05:42:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She came back out later, wearing another t-shirt and panties but no bottom as she'd slept the night before. She sat in the bed and looked at what he was watching, laughing as one of the people on the TV did something rather ridiculous.<br><br>"Damn....what a jack ass. What did he think was going to happen if he tired to skateboard down a rail?" Phoebe turned, laughing and grinning at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 05:44:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled. He'd noticed her again when she'd walked out of the bathroom, but out of fear of making her even more uncomfortable with him, he easily held his gaze on her face. "As I understand it, some people actually are quite good at that particular trick," he said. "Clearly, the unfortunate future skin-graft in the making is not one of them." He said.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 05:52:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe giggled again. She did have a rather adorable laugh, and when she smiled she had a way of looking even more attractive than when she was her typical, surly self.<br><br>"Makes me glad I don't have balls though I'll say that much." She grinned, looking away for a bit as she folded her hands behind her head, stretching out. The way she laid down, it was hard to ignore how little she actually had on, her legs long and lean, and the hint of her belly as her shirt lifted up as she stretched out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 05:56:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall couldn't help but steal a glance when she was distracted by her stretch. With her shirt lifted above her hips, he enjoyed the soft curve of her stomach as it melded flawlessly into the curve of her thigh, separated only by a narrow strip of snug cotton that was the hip of her panties. He blinked, mentally cursed himself brutally, and forced his eyes back to the TV. "They do tend to be a liability in situations like that," he agreed.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 06:06:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Again, glad I'm a girl." She grinned, looking over and just barely catching his gaze. She flushed a bit, and returned her attention as well to the TV. Eventually, she feigned a yawn and rolled over, facing away.<br><br>"I'm gonna hit the sack, feeling a little tired..." she said quickly, closing her eyes and trying to force sleep to come.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 06:10:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"All right," Kendall said, turning off the TV. He, too, lay silently for some time. When he was reasonably convinced that she'd fallen asleep, but still unsure, he quietly pulled the screwdriver from the coat pocket, and slipped out of the room. He was gone less than five minutes before he returned, closing the door very slowly and practically tiptoeing back to his own bed, having switched the license plate of a similar car with his own. It was a dirty trick, he reasoned, and felt guilty about it, but it would buy them the time they needed to get far away once they left the motel. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 06:19:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe was asleep, looking as if she were dreaming when he returned. But of what, he couldn't be certain, she'd tossed around in her sleep a little, enough to be on her back, her body contorted beneath the bedsheets.<br><br>She didn't seem to be having a bad dream.<br><br>As Phoebe slept, she began to see things. She saw bright lights over head, masked men. Too many things jumbled together. She felt frightened but soon felt calm as she began to see a face, standing next to her. In the distance, she saw the shape of a flaming bird. At least, it seemed to be a flaming bird.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 06:23:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall reflected that he couldn't imagine that Phoebe was comfortable in the pose she lay in, but she didn't seem inclined to wake, so he let her be, part of him grateful that, asleep, he wouldn't be simultaneously assaulted by the growing attraction to her that she had so glibly teased him about, while being admonished by her growing dislike of him. It was a scene he'd played through earlier in his life, and was not one he relished, so he took the respite gladly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 06:34:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After some time, she awoke, a little earlier than Kendall as she sat up, looking about tiredly. She wasn't sure what woke her, but she got up groggily and wandered over to see if he'd awoken.<br><br>She sat there, looking at him. She found herself thinking he really was quite attractive, and flushed a little at the thought. She wasn't sure what to do or say, having never had a relationship really with anyone. And their situation wasn't fully conducive to romance but she felt herself both resisting and almost welcoming these new feelings.<br><br>She stretched out her hand, to move some hair out of his eyes hoping to do so before he awoke.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 06:38:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's sleep the night before had been so fitful that he hadn't realized how tired it had left him, so when Phoebe's soft touch brushed across his forehead,&nbsp; it took several moments for it to pierce the veil of sleep and stir him. By the time his eyes opened, she'd had ample time to return her hands to her sides. "Hm?" he muttered tiredly, looking at her, then at the window. "I guess I dozed off," he muttered, obviously, and raised his arms above his head, rolling his shoulders in a long, languid stretch that came with a low, masculine groan. "Sorry."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 06:40:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her cheeks got red again as she yanked her hand away. "I...I was just coming to wake you up." she said, stuttering a little. "Time to...you know, get the hell up." She moved away, obviously flustered. It didn't seem from her actions that she disliked him at all. But she was obviously trying to resist whatever she was feeling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 06:44:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I said I was sorry," he repeated, standing up and taking a drink from the soda that had been on the nightstand when he fell asleep. He made a face and tossed it into the trash. "Flat," he complained, shaking his head, then turned to look at Phoebe as she hurried away from him. Part of him wanted to ask her if something was wrong, but he knew that she'd likely just deny it and would be even more discomfited, so he left it alone.&nbsp; He bent his arms and placed his hands on his lower back, arching backwards in another stretch, this one quiet, before he picked up his duffel bag and her gathered things, and moved toward the door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 06:58:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I didn't say I was mad..." Phoebe double-checked to make sure they had everything as she got dressed, changing in the bathroom again. She found herself frustrated for some reason, as she followed after him.<br><br>"Why are you so weird all of a sudden?" she asked, flat out. "You act like you think I hate you or something."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 07:00:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shrugged. "Or that you suddenly think I'm going to bite your head off," he said, nodding. "I did get that particular impression, yes. I chalk it up to you not taking me at my word earlier and the two of us finishing a conversation neither of us should have ever started in the first place."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 07:10:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not the one who said I was attractive or did you forget that?!" Phoebe snapped at him. She folded her arms looking at him. "And I'm not worried about you biting my head off, I can handle it even if you did. I can just grow another one." She said, seriously, but then she almost felt herself starting to giggle at the thought.<br><br>"I wonder if my head would still be alive...." a morbid joke, but her attempt at best to lessen the tension.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 07:19:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendal sighed resignedly. "That <em>is</em> why I said neither of us should have started it,"&nbsp; he pointed out, wearily. "An innocuous and harmless comment went horribly wrong and made things even more of a mess than they already were. Now, you can't decide whether to watch me like I'm going to do something horrible, or pick fights." He sighed, shaking his head. "I'm going to put the bags in the car," he said, moving out the door without giving her a chance to respond. Unfortunately, he would return barely a minute later, hardly enough time for tempers to cool.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 07:32:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When he came back, she was looking at the ground, as if deep in thought. She felt a surge of emotions, the frustration she'd felt around him from the get go, their situation with the escape, all of it. And now she had new feelings for him. All it took was a simple comment to get that ball rolling.<br><br>"I'm sorry." she said quietly. "For the record, I don't hate you. And however you want to take it, I think you're attractive too." She left it at that as she began to walk past him to the car.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 07:43:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So you mentioned," he said, following her out of the room. He unlocked the car door for her. "When I'm not being a dickhead, I believe were your exact words," he added, managing a smile. When she climbed into the car, he walked around and got in himself. "I hope you're settled in for a long ride," he told her as he started the car, pulling away and heading on a winding, roundabout course toward the city limits.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 07:47:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe blushed as he remembered her comment. "You're going to remember everything I say aren't you?" she frowned at him, but seeing his grin made her join in.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 07:48:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's not as if it was particularly long ago," he said with a chuckle. "Yes, you can expect me to remember what you say a few scant hours after you say it," he warned, his voice amused.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 07:52:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I believe now this constitutes as you being a dickhead. Jackass." she said, still grinning as she returned her eyes to the road as he began to drive them to another place that would be closer to safety.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 07:55:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Harridan," he countered, barely stifling a laugh. The&nbsp; traffic was thinning now, and his heart pounded in his throat. They had much further to go before they could even rest again, but as the city's edge loomed closer with each passing minute, he tried to convince himself that his precautions would buy them enough time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 07:57:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She chuckled a bit. "So....do you have some sort of plan or are we just going to fly by the seat of our pants so to say?" Phoebe turned her head to look at him while he focused on the road.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 08:00:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded. "I do. I'm going to get you to the other metas, I'm almost certain they'll be both willing and able to help you," he said. "The big problem is the forty-something hours worth of driving between here and there. If we can keep it together through that, we should be home free."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 08:04:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She suddenly frowned a little. "What will you do after you take me to them...the metas? Are you just going to up and leave?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 08:06:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall frowned as well, and didn't answer for a long moment. Then he shrugged. "I don't know," he said, truthfully. "I'm confident that they will welcome <em>you</em>. As for me... well, that's a different story. There's decades of bad blood there, between humans and metas.. I guess the kind of shit Bio-Link pulled on you justifies a lot of it.. so I doubt they'll be inviting me to dinner, Phoebe."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 20:45:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe bit her lip and remained silent for awhile. Why wasn't she jumping at the opportunity to join others like her? What was it that was holding her back. She knew she'd have more in common with them than with Kendall. But somehow, she felt that something would be missing. Even though they hadn't known each other for very long, something had started whether they wanted it or not.<br><br>She looked out the window, watching the scenery pass by as she tried to find out the words she wanted to say.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 21:48:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's right arm moved from the steering wheel to gently grip her shoulder, squeezing comfortingly. "I know, you're worried about all the changes... but it has to at least be better than living in the lab for the rest of your life with those bastards," he said.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 21:53:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She didn't flinch or pull away from him this time, appreciating the comforting grip as he tried to soothe her. "But who am I going to piss off....?" she turned and looked at him. "At least I know you a little, and I like pissing you off." It was her way of saying how she felt without saying it either. She still had to figure out these feelings that were coming fast and hold them off until she understood them better.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 21:55:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed softly and&nbsp; the smile he cast at her warmed his whole face. "I wouldn't worry about that, Phoebe. I'm sure that, no matter where you go, you will find someone that you can piss off. I have faith in you," he teased gently. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 21:58:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"See? That's just plain mean." Phoebe scowled, but then laughed a little looking away. "It won't be the same...don't ask me why."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:00:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head. "It's not mean, I was just playing with you," he said. His fingertips brushed lightly along her shoulder until they barely touched bare flesh at the side of her neck. "Just like you were, unless you really meant that you like making me angry," he said, lowering his hand to the wheel again. "And I don't think you did." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:02:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sighed a little as she felt that light caress on her neck. "Maybe I do....maybe I don't. Why so curious?" Phoebe turned a questioning gaze to Kendall, as his eyes stayed focused on the road.<br><br>"Isn't this fun?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:04:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not curious," he said with a half-shrug, "You just don't strike me as twisted enough to actually enjoy upsetting people. Then again, what do I know?" he snorted, "Maybe Reyes messed you up more than I've imagined."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:06:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe sat still as she heard that name. She knew it was familiar, and she knew it was very bad. She couldn't remember much else but her heart started to race. <br><br>She started to curl up a little at the mention of his name, pulling her knees to her chest in the seat. "That name....scares the shit out of me..." she said, her voice a little shaky.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:13:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall frowned. "I'm sorry," he said. "Not surprised, though. He was the piece of shit that headed your project, and signed off on your little 'accident,' on top of everything else."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:15:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She closed her eyes, thinking back to the dream in which she'd felt herself in the body of a phoenix, being shot down but sacrificing her own life to avoid being enslaved. She went back to that memory, and looked at the men in black uniforms, and saw their name tags. After focusing for a long time, she spotted the one who'd shot her. His name tag said Reyes.<br><br>"He's the asshole who shot me." Phoebe said.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:20:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall frowned. "What do you mean?" He said, shaking his head in disbelief. "Nothing his files mentioned you being shot, and the bastard kept very... detailed records of his research."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:21:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's....hard to explain. Those dreams I had about being a phoenix....remember those?" She pulled out of being curled up a little. "I saw his name...he was the sniper who shot....me...or the phoenix I came from down to get the DNA he needed."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:24:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's frown deepened, but he said nothing. If Phoebe was having memories of the creature whose essence she'd been infused with, and that in spite of the MMR... a cold chill ran down his spine. They'd screwed up the procedure, and badly. Maybe it hadn't just been a PR ploy when the company reported that she was 'unstable' after all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:26:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe looked over at him, catching his frown. Surprisingly, she managed to figure out what he was frowning about. "I'm not dangerous. I wasn't then and I'm not now. I just.....have to learn to keep myself under control I guess." She looked away. "Have I tried to hurt you yet?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:29:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I know," he said, though his lips were tight. "But infusions don't normally retain memories of the source of their abilities. Humans, even genetically synthesized humans, can't deal with that sort of thing. It would drive them insane."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:30:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Told you I was a freak." She giggled dryly as she brushed some hair behind her ears. "I don't know why I have them, I still can't remember much from before you brought me back. I just know I started having them since then and I figured you might want to know."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:32:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head and reached for her again, this time taking her hand in his. It was small and delicate compared to his, and when he curled his fingers around it, it surrounded it almost completely. "You're not a freak, Phoebe, you're a victim."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:34:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe looked down as his hand took hers. She felt so tiny compared to him, his hand almost completely surrounding her own. She suddenly felt fragile, like she might want to cry. Her bottom lip looked like it might start shaking a bit as her eyes got moist. <br><br>She opened her mouth to talk, but just looked away again. She would remain quiet until they stopped again for the night.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:38:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall held her hand for a few more moments, then released it to focus on driving. He pushed on through most of the night, getting them a good distance outside of the city and state where they'd started. He would have pressed on further still, until he felt his head beginning to sag as the tires screamed over the 'sleep grooves' at the edge of the highway, snapping him back into awareness.&nbsp; He pulled off at the next exit then, looking for another motel.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:39:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe had already nodded off, even sleeping through the slipping over the 'sleep grooves'. She did stir a little, whining a bit as she adjusted herself and went back to sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:43:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The sun was already starting to rise when he'd brought the car around in front of their room, and he began to feel very weary, as opposed to just tired.&nbsp; Opting to leave the bags in the car for the moment, instead he walked to the passenger side and opened the door. Slipping one arm around her shoulders and the other under her legs, he carefully lifted Phoebe out of the car and carried her inside to set her down on one of the beds. He took her shoes off of her and pulled the blanket up to her shoulders, then turned out the light before he undressed and lay himself down in his own, falling quickly to fatigue.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:45:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When he went to pick her up, she squirmed a little, snuggling against him as he carried her to bed. She mewled a little in her sleep as he laid her down, like she had been comfortable but once he'd tucked her in she snuggled with the covers, out like a light.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:53:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall slept fitfully and dreamlessly, the strain of pushing himself to stay awake far too long while the hypnosis of the empty roads gnawed at him had sapped most of his energy. It was the early afternoon before he even thought of stirring. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:56:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe had woken up long before he did, and looked over seeing how tired he was. She went over and tucked him back into the sheets, seeing as he'd probably not slept well and tossed a little during what was left of the night. As she tucked him in, her face came close to his. <br><br>She looked at him carefully, not sure what to do but seeing him as being very attractive. His hair was long but neatly kept,&nbsp; his features striking, like hers but just in a different way. She gulped a little and leaned forward, planting a light kiss on his cheek before pulling away and heading to the bathroom to take a shower.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:01:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's eyes opened slowly, the humming of the shower through the thin walls drawing him stubbornly into consciousness. He blinked sleepily as he sat up, covered with only his boxers. Slowly, rational thought dawned and, remembering her discomfort around him the day before, he snatched his clothes up from where he'd sleepily tossed them on the floor, and began to dress quickly, hoping to be done by the time she reappeared.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:03:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He was still a few seconds too long as the door opened, and Phoebe stepped out, wrapped in a towel only as she began to step forward and move towards their bags to get her clothes. She thought he'd stay asleep through the shower and didn't feel the need to bring clothes with her.<br><br>Her face this time did match her hair as she saw him moving to pull up his pants over his boxers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:08:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall seemed to freeze for the space of a heartbeat as she reappeared. He stared for only that brief moment before he recovered himself, buttoned his pants, and turned his back to give her what little privacy there was in the small room. He was still undressed above the waist, but he reasoned that she'd just claimed the right of way as far as the bags were concerned, as the sight of her burned itself stubbornly into his memory.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:13:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He was more muscular than she'd realized. She couldn't help but stare, as seeing him like that also engrained itself in her memory. <br><br>"S....sorry I....didn't mean to wake you.." Phoebe moved quickly towards the bags almost tripping over her feet as she grabbed some clothes and went to go throw them on. Part of her wanted to stop however.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:22:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No worries, you didn't," he said airily. "It was about time I woke up, anyway," he told her, trying to appear as if he was finding the cheap and ugly art print on the wall completely engaging. In reality, he wasn't seeing anything but the image in his mind. The fair skin of her long legs below the towel and the top of her chest above it, wrapped just high enough to give only a hint of the curves of her breasts as the becoming blush bloomed on her cheeks, and her fiery hair clinging wetly to her forehead, neck, and shoulders. He took a slow, cleansing breath and reminded himself of everything that had happened to her, and tried to force the thoughts away. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:23:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're blushing." Phoebe said, smiling a little as she held the clothes against her, having stopped after all. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:25:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not," Kendall replied quickly. He thought about turning to prove it, but decided that it would be foolhardy to do so. "It's just warmer in here than I'm used to," he reasoned. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:28:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe's grin grew wider, and she decided to be a little naughty. Just this once anyway. Not like anything would happen, right?<br><br>He heard the towel flutter to the floor. "Still just warmer in the room or are you blushing?" she said, with an impish tone in her voice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:32:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's mouth went dry at the muffled whisper of linen sliding over flesh before landing on the carpet. "Of course it's still warm," he said thickly. "From where I'm standing, nothing has changed to make me blush or to cool the temperature," he said reasonably. Inwardly, though, he was groaning against the ever-growing urge to turn and look, if only to call her bluff. <br><br>He lost. With his hands on his hips, he turned to face her, and let his eyes take in the full splendor of her bare body. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:35:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmhmm. Then why won't you look at me?" Phoebe said, folding her arms over her chest, the only thing covering any part of her at the moment.<br><br>When he did turn, she felt her heart start to race. She hadn't expected to actually turn around. She watched the slow turn until she felt his eyes on her as she bashfully looked away for a second, looking back through her long lashes.<br><br>"I-I guess this means it was a blush after all." Phoebe said, starting to move to pick up the towel.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:41:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I was being gentlemanly," Kendall said, his voice huskier than he'd have liked. He saw the way her eyes widened when they met his, and confirmed his suspicions. She had been bluffing, he realized with a surprising disappointment, when she flushed and looked away from him. The shape of her body flowed gracefully as she bent to retrieve the towel, and he let her do so without interference. "Only on your cheeks, Phoebe," he said as she gripped the discarded towel in her small hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:46:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She opened her mouth to speak but again, words eluded her. She couldn't think of a single thing to say. Then she scowled a little, playfully to a point. <br><br>"Yeah right. You were blushing earlier don't lie." She walked up to him, still only holding the towel. "Prove you aren't blushing now." She stood tantalizingly close, her scent wafting into his nose as those golden eyes looked up at him, daring him to disagree with her, to say he hadn't been blushing when he saw her come out of the bathroom.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:57:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head. "You can't prove a negative," he countered, his voice low and quiet as she stood in front of him. He could feel the soft warmth rising from her skin against his bare chest as he held her gaze unflinchingly. "If I was blushing then, then I would be blushing now that you're even less covered. And I'm not," he reasoned. He was, however, visibly more tense now, as she could see the muscles tightening under the skin across his bare chest as it took most of his will to keep his hands on his hips instead of putting his arms around her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 01:57:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She stepped forward, a little closer. "How bout' now?" she said, feeling her heart racing. She should stop, she knew she should probably stop and get dressed. But she felt different. And she liked it.<br><br>"Anything?" she looked up at his face, seeing him tensing. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 02:05:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips as Phoebe inched in. The dusky tips of her breasts were only a hairsbreadth away from brushing against his skin now, and he could feel the dull thudding of rushing blood in his throat and chest. "That depends," he said thoughtfully, "On what you mean by 'anything.'" There was no sign of a blush on his face, but as he stared into her eyes, there was no way she could miss the burning intensity behind his own. "I'm still not blushing," he added, at last.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 02:14:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No....you aren't. But you were......and now your eyes are burning." she said quietly, stepping closer until they were right against each other. Her chest felt tight, she felt warm too. She learned about biology of course, but hadn't really experienced intimate interactions as a lab rat.<br><br>"Does your chest feel tight too..." she said, dropping her gaze and looking as if she might or might not step back. As if she was waiting for him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 02:22:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Among other things," Kendall said enigmatically as she broke from his gaze and lowered her head. He could see her long lashes flutter as her eyes followed the lines of his chest. One hand rose slowly, almost tentatively, to cup her cheek, and the other moved around her waist to come to rest on the small of her back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 02:59:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe let out a soft sigh as she felt a hand move to her cheek, while another snuck about her waist and rested on her backside. She gulped a little, her gaze meeting his.<br><br>"S-so....now what...?" she said, her voice shy, a bit shaky. She didn't pull away however, but she did lean forward and rest her forehead on his chin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 03:04:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Now what?" Kendall whispered, then tilted his head down. His chin drew back from her forehead, and she felt it replaced by the soft, light touch of his lips just above and between her eyes. "I don't know what you mean," he whispered against her skin, then kissed her hair just as lightly before he raised his head again. Of course, his endocrine system had its own ideas at that point, but he wasn't about to entertain them, and could only hope that the tension in his muscles were the only manifestations of it that Phoebe would notice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 03:13:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe shuddered gently in his arms as she felt his chin move away only to be replaced by a tender kiss on her forehead. She looked up at him as he seemed to say he had no idea what she meant and she just looked up at him. At his lips.<br><br>She stood up a little on her tiptoes, and kissed his lips as lightly as he'd kissed her forehead, returning to just holding him. She couldn't deny it felt nice in his arms like this. She felt something though, something hardening as they stood so close together.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 03:20:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall sighed as her soft lips touched his, and knew he should pull away. Instead, he tilted his head so that his mouth could receive hers more fully, while his hand moved from her cheek to the side of her neck, cradling her head tenderly and caressing the back of her neck with his fingertips. Under normal circumstances, a kiss like this would have been warm and sweet, but things being as they were, with him half-naked and her completely so, added an element of intensity that manifested only in a slight tightening of his arm around her waist. As he felt the tips of her breasts puckering against his bare chest as her own grasp tightened, a slight shudder trembled along his arms and down his spine, reminding him of the need for restraint.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 03:26:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled softly as he returned her kiss, hearing his soft sigh just before. His hand felt so nice as it moved behind her head to hold it close. His fingers massaged her neck and made her relax more. She'd never pictured herself in this position, but then again, she hadn't pictured a lot of things happening that happened in the last few days.<br><br>She felt his arm tighten about her as she tightened as well, feeling her nipples harden as she too felt a shudder take her body, sending tingling waves of delight all over. "Should we stop..." she breathed, her breath becoming heavier, her grip remaining tight as she felt herself nuzzle against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 03:30:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled gently against her lips. His fingers combed through the damp hair at the top of her neck, and his face tilted so that his forehead rested against hers when he nuzzled the side of her nose with his. "It's just a kiss," he whispered, then kissed her softly again. His conscience wouldn't let him ignore the way that her arms were locking around his shoulders or how her nude body was reacting as she pressed closer to him, though. "...but maybe you're right," he amended, resignedly. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 03:32:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I didn't say I wanted to....I just asked if we should.." Phoebe protested, smiling again as his fingers combed through her still damp hair, as he tried to say it was just a kiss. She giggled a bit as he nuzzled her nose a little before kissing her again.<br><br>She wouldn't let him move away. "Kendall...." she breathed, looking at him with an innocent gaze. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 03:41:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He lifted his eyes to hers again when she whispered his name and tightened her hold on him when he tried to raise his head. "Phoebe," he whispered, but whatever he'd been about to say was lost when, instead, the hand on her neck tilted her head up and he kissed her again. This time, it was not tentative nor uncertain, and a growing heat was unmistakable behind the gentle kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 03:46:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe groaned a little into the kiss, feeling that there was more intensity behind it. It was a little frightening but at the same time it made her want more. She felt the heat growing between them, and felt her legs becoming a little wobbly, holding herself closer to keep from sinking to the floor as she trembled a little.<br><br>Eventually she pulled back again for a little air. "I need t...to sit for a minute.." she said softly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 04:04:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips and nodded as she pulled away. "Of course," he said softly, lifting his head and lowering his hand from behind her neck. The arm around her hips gently coaxed her to the side until she felt the edge of her bed against the back of her thighs and sat slowly. When she had, Kendall sank down beside her, probably a little too close.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 04:16:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her breathing was heavy as she felt her body responding in ways she'd never thought about really. She ached to be touched, felt dampness beginning to form slowly between her legs from the intensity of the kiss and the tender caresses. She felt drawn to Kendall, he'd put himself on the line to get her out. She felt that she would've been miserable if he'd left her even if they weren't in the situation they're in now.<br><br>She panted a little, looking at him with a soft smile. "I......" she tried to think of a good quip, but none came.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 04:21:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled and raised is hand to smooth her hair back from her forehead. "Shh. It's all right," he said softly when she stammered, searching for words. A twinge of guilt tugged at him as she looked at him with a mix of affection and confusion. The poor girl was so not ready for this now, not with the strain of everything else pulling at her. He continued to play with her hair comfortingly, and let her lean against him resting the side of her head against the middle of his chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 04:37:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe felt soothed as he stroked her hair back from her forehead. It was such a touching gesture that she started to melt a little, feeling much less hesitant. She rested her head against his chest, feeling the gentle beating of his heart as she simply sat, enjoying him holding her. She nuzzled against him, her emotions bubbling within.<br><br>"Your arms make me feel so safe..." she said, before she realized she said it aloud.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 04:41:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'll do whatever I have to to keep you safe, Phoebe," he promised, his voice barely above a whisper. His heartbeat was steadying, though the fact that she was still cuddling up against him and naked as a baby bird certainly wasn't allowing it to return to normal. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 04:50:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Stay with me." She said, her arms wrapping about him again. "Don't just leave me with strangers. I'll learn to control my powers....whatever I have to. But don't leave me!" Phoebe looked up into his eyes, tears beginning to brim over her beautiful lashes. "I know I've been bitchy and......and mean at times but...." she couldn't find a way to finish her sentence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 05:00:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall reached up and his fingertip wiped away a tear that trickled over the gentle curve of her cheek. "I'm not going to just leave you anywhere, Phoebe," he told her, smiling gently as he looked into her eyes. "I'm going to make sure that you find your chance to be happy."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 05:02:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Then that means you're stuck with me." Phoebe grinned at him, leaning closer as she felt his finger brush away the tear that had started to trickle down her cheek. "No one else would be as much fun to annoy."<br><br>She kissed his lips again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 05:08:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled and was about to verbally poke her right back, when the touch of her mouth cut him off. The kiss started off just as gentle as the others had, but something was different now. Maybe it was the way she held onto him, or the fact that they were on her bed now instead of standing in the middle of the floor. He wasn't sure, but whatever it was, she was turning him on far more than he'd been prepared for, and it showed as he returned the kiss. His mouth pressed against hers as he wrapped his arms around her, and the touch of his lips was growing more intense by the moment, until they parted and the tip of his tongue slowly caressed the bow of her lower lip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 05:34:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt a warm rush as his lips were against hers once more, pleased that she'd initiated it. He looked like he was about to say something but instead she'd cut him off. She was glad she had, suddenly feeling him deepen the kiss further as she felt his tongue begin to lick at her lips. She opened them a little uncertain, but once his tongue darted in she was glad she'd melted into it. <br><br>She let out a soft cry into the tender kiss as she felt his arms encircle her, holding her so close she could hardly breathe.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 05:39:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall could feel her tensing as he held her too tightly, so his grasp on her loosened slightly, though nowhere close to giving the impression that he was going to let go. He gently deepened the kiss further, his tongue gliding over her lips and into her mouth, where it swept against her own experimentally while one hand moved over her bare back, following her spine from the nape of her neck to the small of her back, then up again, stroking her skin gently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 05:50:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was grateful as he loosened his hold but even more so that he didn't pull away. She felt his tongue sweep over hers lightly as hers became more adventurous as it chased after his own. She began to shake a little as she felt his hand lightly stroking up and down her spine. She groaned again, feeling the moisture between her legs increase a little. <br><br>She moved her own hands to his back, also stroking his while moving her other hand up to his neck and into his soft hair as she began to comb through it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 06:00:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gradually, Kendall broke the kiss and leaned his forehead against hers. "Sorry," he said, panting slightly, "I didn't mean to crush you like that." His eyes sought out hers, and his hands stilled, holding her close to him as they came to rest between her shoulders and just above her tailbone. This was getting out of hand now, he thought to himself. He was no expert, but he knew enough to recognize when a woman was aroused, and becoming almost frustratingly so, to say nothing of himself. His jeans wouldn't hide his own frustration for very much longer, if they were even still doing so.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 06:07:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's ok...I didn't mind..." Phoebe said, grinning a little as she stayed up against him. Her breasts had long since started to ache, she felt herself wanting his hands on them, but wasn't complaining in the least that they were just above her curvaceous bottom.&nbsp; She playfully scooted onto his lap, her eyes widening a bit as she felt a strong indication that he was aroused poking at her through his jeans. "Seems like you liked it quite a bit." she giggled and kissed him with a grin on the nose, nuzzling against him. Out of hand or not, she did not want to stop now. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 06:12:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall looked at her in horror as she moved to sit across his thighs, her arms hooked around the back of his neck. When she felt his hardness against the back of her thigh, he couldn't meet her eyes, and swept his gaze around the room, looking anywhere but at her. He'd opened his mouth stammer out some apologetic excuse, when she beat him to it and commented about it herself. The kiss on the nose calmed him some, and he managed to raise his eyes to hers again.&nbsp; "Quite a bit," he agreed, his voice thick and restrained. "Almost too much, maybe," he added as she turned across his lap, and he kept one arm on her lower back, moving his other leg to rest lightly on the front of one smooth, shapely thigh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 06:24:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe caught his look, and felt a little guilty. "Do you want me to move..?" she asked, looking at him worried. She didn't want to push anything or ruin anything either, but her body almost seemed to be moving on it's own. Her innocent desire was having a hard time listening to common sense.<br><br>But she knew that this had made them both more aroused. "S...so.....what do you want to do now? Discuss politics?" Typical Phoebe, always cracking a joke.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 06:31:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head slowly, his hand moving slowly up her thigh as he met her eyes again. "No, Phoebe," he said softly. "I don't want you to move," he told her. He licked his lips and smiled at her comment, shaking his head. "Politics has nothing to do with what I want right now," he assured her. He leaned his head up to nuzzle his lips against hers as his touch passed her hip and moved over the gentle curve of her stomach.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 06:37:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe was left speechless. His smile, the way he looked at her, sucked whatever witty retort she'd prepared to say. She nodded, watching him lick his lips as she felt his lips brush against hers as his hand wandered over her stomach. She began to shake again, from nervousness but she groaned softly again. She brought one of her hands down to rest on his chest, enjoying the feel of his muscles beneath her finger tips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 06:40:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's lips closed softly around her lower lip, then he drew back slightly to look at her as her fingertips wandered across his bare chest. "You're trembling," he whispered, his own touch meandering higher on her stomach. "If you want me to stop, I won't be angry," he promised.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 06:44:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't want you to stop." she breathed softly, still shaking but it was clear she didn't want him to stop. They'd come too far, her ache was too great. In all her confusion, he'd been so far the one constant. He didn't take from her without asking, he didn't try to kill her, and he'd rescued her. "Of course I'm trembling....i-it's cold...." she lied, but as clever a scientist as Kendall is, he would be able to read she's nervous because this is new to her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 06:54:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head and smiled gently. His hand stopped it's slow ascent and rose to cup her cheek tenderly. "No, it's not, Phoebe," he said simply. "And if you'll lie to me,&nbsp; how can I be sure that you mean it when you say you want to keep going?" he asked, making a point rather than expecting an answer. "I'll stop whenever you want me to," he promised, "but I have to stop now if I can't count on you to be honest with me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 06:58:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ok....I'm nervous. I mean....I have't......well, I was a lab experiment. I didn't exactly have opportunities get hot and heavy with anyone." Phoebe admitted. "I hate how you always get things out of me." She stuck out her tongue but grinned a little. She leaned against him. "I don't want you to stop..I'm not lying. But you can't blame me for being scared."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 07:02:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head and stroked her cheek with his fingers. "No, I can't, and I don't," he told her, then paused to kiss her softly again. "I expect it, and that's why I'll stop if it gets to be too much for you." His lips nuzzled against the corner of her mouth, then drifted slowly along her jaw, while his fingers danced from her cheek, to the side of her neck, then followed slowly along her collarbone to caress the center of her chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 07:19:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her eyes softened even more, puppy love in her eyes. Those beautiful, enchanting golden eyes. She moved to speak but his lips at the corner of her mouth silenced her again, save for the soft cry from her lips. As they moved, she closed her eyes, relaxing into his touch and trusting him. She shivered at each caress, his fingers traveling towards her chest, resting in the center. She gasped a little, turning her head into his to kiss him again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 07:27:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled as she cooed softly, and he paused long enough to turn and meet her lips for another soft kiss. He could feel her body trembling against him, intensifying as his gentle touches grew more intimate. His arm around her hips gently pulled her to lean against his chest while his fingertips slowly traced the inner curve of one firm breast, and she felt his lips caressing the side of her neck. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 07:35:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe felt dizzy. She kept her eyes closed so the world wouldn't look like it was spinning as continued onward, as he pulled her towards him so that she leaned on his chest. When his fingertips began to trace about one of her breasts, she jumped a little in surprise, but smiled softly at him if he paused, another husky moan coming from her lips as she tilted her neck more to give him better access to it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 07:42:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall did still for a moment when Phoebe startled, but her rich moan answered his question before he could ask it. His soft touches continued inward and, just as she felt him brushing his teeth lightly against her neck where it met her shoulder, his hand cupped her breast completely and the side of his thumb softly stroked over the firm, sensitive bud at its tip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 07:58:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shivered again as he made it to her neck, feeling the gentle caress of his teeth to her tender, soft skin. When his hand fully cupped her breast, she moaned even louder, his thumb flicked across her nipple. It pebbled in no time, already sensitive from his touches as they now felt his hands. She again said his name softly. "Kendall..." she breathed, the warm air from her lips brushing against his skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 08:02:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall tipped his head, and Phoebe felt the brush of his lips against her earlobe. His touches stilled again, and he kissed the shell of her ear. "Yes, Phoebe?" he whispered, allowing her to protest or advise him of whatever else she might wish.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 08:14:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Feels.....good..." she said. She felt dizzied and began to lean back against the bed, looking up at him with a soft smile on her face. "So dizzy....." she arched her back stretching a little.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 08:28:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall frowned and moved his hand higher on her back. He lowered her gently onto the mattress until she was lying flat and looking up at him. "'Dizzy' usually isn't a good sign, Phoebe," he said softly, his voice tinged with concern. He laid down on his side beside her and rested his hand lightly on her stomach. "Maybe we should stop for now, after all," he said, leaning in to kiss her temple softly and staying close to her so that she wouldn't mistake his concern for anger.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 22:40:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'll be fine.." she rolled over on her side, looking at him as she smiled towards the hand on her stomach. "Trust me." She leaned in and kissed him again, pulling him against her. She found herself beginning to really dislike distance between them. She felt safest when he was right against her, holding her close. She awkwardly tried to initiate a deeper kiss as her tongue danced against his until they parted and allowed her inside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>10-09-2011, 06:49:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe's clumsy, uncertain kiss did nothing to quell the heat that she had been, fittingly enough, stoking inside of Kendall. It only endeared her more to him, and he opened his mouth to welcome her. As her tongue teased and explored his mouth, his arms curled around her waist and he pulled her gently against his broad, bare chest, then rolled onto his back, so that she found herself lying atop him as their lips pressed more insistently together.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>10-09-2011, 07:43:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt emboldened as he opened his lips, as they began to kiss more intently than before. She cried out a little surprised as he rolled over onto his back, bringing her into a position of being on top of him. She couldn't help smiling a bit, feeling her nude body pressed against him more as a result.<br><br>She could feel him becoming more aroused as the bulge she felt began to strain against his jeans during their kiss. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>10-09-2011, 07:45:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The warm sweetness of her mouth combined with the way her body moved instinctively against his own, rubbing firmly against him while his fingers caressed the soft skin between her shoulders, Kendall couldn't hold in the low moan behind the kiss. His head rose slightly to kiss her more firmly, though the increase was slow and gradual. He wanted her to want him as bad as he wanted her, not to scare her off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>10-09-2011, 07:52:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe truly was running on instinct, as she felt her hips begin to grind slowly against his jeans, the scent of her arousal wafting up to Kendall's nostrils. It was a strange sensation, but it felt good. When he began to kiss her more firmly, a deep groan erupted from those delicious lips as she began to return it with just as much enthusiasm. She felt herself thinking that his jeans were suddenly becoming a frustration, but she let her body do the talking.<br><br>Eventually she lifted her head a little and groaned again, the need clear in her voice as her golden eyes met his own.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>10-09-2011, 07:57:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's emerald eyes smoldered as he stared up at her, his face faintly flushed with growing heat, and his desceptively strong chest rising and falling rhythmically with each slow breath. "Phoebe," he whispered, licking his lips. "I think you should get off of me for a moment," he suggested, his hands slipping down between their closely-held bodies, to unfasten the button of his jeans as the strain bordered on becoming painful.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>10-09-2011, 08:01:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She saw the fire burning in his eyes as she nodded a little, no longer feeling frightened or uncertain. She watched his chest rise and fall as he breathed heavily, and his hands slipped downward. She heard the sound of the zipper as it went down after he'd unbuttoned his jeans. She heard the shuffle of fabric as they were yanked downward and tossed aside. And then she saw all of him. Her face flushed again, and her eyes widened as she took in his manhood and then looked at him.<br><br>Silently, she slid back on top of him, her own golden eyes staring deeply into his. He could almost see actual flames burning brightly in them, dancing hypnotically. She leaned in again, and started to kiss him lightly, her heart pounding in her chest as if it would burst open.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>10-09-2011, 08:14:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's hand met her cheek as she lowered her lips to his again, caressing her cheek as he kissed her, slowly and tenderly, while his arm wrapped around her waist again. He drew her body down against his, and he could feel the rapid throbbing of her heart against his chest. He sighed softly against her mouth, and his hand drifted slowly downward, until his palm rested on the smooth curve of her ass, and he drew her hips down against him. He could feel the silky, slick heat against his flesh as his steel-hard flesh nestled against her lower lips, and he began to rock his hips slowly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>10-09-2011, 08:21:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hand on her cheek was so tender she nuzzled against it as they kissed. She purred a little as his arm went about her waist once more, drawing her down until she felt his manhood nuzzling against her tender lower lips. She cried out a little softly, feeling his hips beginning to move, a gentle, rocking motion. It was such a subtle movement, yet it made the fire inside her start to burn brighter. She felt her folds becoming very slick with her desire as it began to ache, as she readied herself for his entry.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>10-09-2011, 08:24:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall slowly broke the kiss, ending with a soft nip as he closed his mouth around her lower lips, then brushed it with the tip of his tongue. "Phoebe," he said softly, his voice thick and gravelly with want, "we don't have to," he offered, even as he felt her body blossoming open to him with another trickle of wet heat coating the top of his shaft. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 03:25:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe murmured softly as he took her lip into his mouth, giggling a little as she felt his tongue lick against it as well. She opened her eyes, those golden orbs looking at him a bit in confusion as he gently told her they didn't have to. But she heard in his voice how badly he wanted to. And she knew how badly she wanted to.<br><br>"Kendall...." she purred. "Don't be such a dickhead." Even now, she couldn't resist a joke as she took his lower lip into her mouth and sucked at it, giving him the go ahead as she turned it into a full on kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 03:31:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smirked and nodded as her teeth tugged at his lip. She could feel his body shifting beneath hers, until the wide head pressed between her soft, glistening folds. He stared up into her eyes, watching her intently as she felt him slowly and gently filling her warm, wet depths for the first time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 03:34:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe momentarily pulled away for a moment, gasping in surprise as he slowly pushed inside of her. It was such a new sensation, and soon she began to feel him pressing against what felt like a little wall. When he broke through, she cried out a little in pain, gripping onto him tightly while trying not to dig her nails into his skin. She breathed a little hard for a few moments before she adjusted.<br><br>"O....oh...." she murmured, the walls of her folds tight around him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 03:42:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall paused when she whimpered and he felt her tremble against him. "Just tell me when you're ready," he whispered against her lips,as her body rippled around him, gently clasping him as they accustomed to the sweet invasion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 03:48:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe nodded after a few moments, nuzzling against his neck as she waited for him to make the next move. She felt her body shivering with delight, as if it had finally been appeased. But that feeling grew when she began to feel him starting to move.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 03:59:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall kissed the curve of her neck softly and, when she didn't take the initiative, he drew his hips back until he'd left her body completely. Before she could protest, he turned his body and hers until she lay on her back with his body resting between her thighs. He kissed her again, and his hips came down once more, entering her again and rocking his body slowly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 04:03:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe groaned as she tilted her head a little when she felt his lips press against it so softly, and then felt him pull himself out of her. She looked at him again, slightly confused, but yelped a bit with a grin as he rolled over until he was on top of her. She blushed as she wrapped her arms about his neck, one hand rubbing at the nape of it as he brought his head down and his lips against her own. They parted to allow his tongue in as she felt him enter again, moaning into the kiss as she felt the rocking motion down below. <br><br>The fire within her was fully blazing now, she felt as wonderful as she'd felt in the dream where she could fly. She felt as safe as she did in the embrace of the flames she felt when that damned collar was turned down. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 04:14:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall deepened the kiss, supporting his body on his elbows as he held her face cupped between his hands. His tongue danced with hers, and every movement was slow and gentle as his hips pressed hers into the mattress, filling her with rigid flesh in each tender motion, and sighing against her mouth as her heat welcomed each one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 04:30:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe moaned in contented ecstasy, looking into his eyes as he took her face in his hands, feeling his warm, gentle palms against her flushed cheeks. She closed them again as she felt his tongue slide into her mouth slowly, savoring every caress. She loved the feel of his gentle thrusts, each one stoking the fire within her to new heights as she held him so close it was if their bodies might fuse together.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 04:49:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall exhaled softly against her lips as he broke the kiss for a moment, letting them both recover their breath. With her arms locked around his shoulders as she raised her body to meet his, there seemed like there was nowhere between them that he didn't feel her warm, smooth flesh pressing against his own as her pleasure grew with their continued lovemaking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 04:56:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her cries continued to drift into his ears as she ran her fingers through his hair, catching her breath. Her lips looked luscious and it was hard to resist those soft little things. Phoebe tilted her neck away, opening her lips as she said softly, "I....like it when you....k-kiss my neck..." she said between her soft, throaty moans.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 05:01:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall kissed the corner of her mouth, and his lips followed the line of her jaw again, back toward her neck. He softly bit at her skin there, only teasing her with light nips of his teeth, as one hand moved down the side of her body until it slid beneath the back of her thigh. He coaxed her leg up against his hip and behind him to wrap around him and angle herself in such a way that she could feel him slide further into her. "Anything you like," he whispered huskily, kissing her neck again, "you tell me and I'll do it," he promised.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 05:52:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe grinned again as she moaned softly, feeling his lips against her jaw as his head bowed into her neck once more. His tender nibbles to her skin brought pleased giggles and cries from her as she turned her head to nuzzle at his own again, feeling his hair brush against her cheek. Her leg moved willingly with his hand as she cried out one more, her leg wrapping about his waist and feeling him enter her even deeper.<br><br>Phoebe's back began to arch, pressing her breasts against his chest as she panted and moaned. She almost felt like she were in a cocoon of fire, so warm and safe.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 07:25:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Phoebe..." Kendall groaned softly against her skin, before gently sucking her earlobe into his mouth.&nbsp; His hand slid higher on her thigh, and she could feel the easy kneading of his fingertips into the soft flesh of her ass, and the pace of his hip quickened his thrusts, while still taking care not to hurt her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 07:33:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"O....oh Kendall....." Phoebe breathed huskily into his hair as he groaned against her, she cried out softly as she felt his lips on hear ear, gently suckling at it. The fire in her thoughts almost seemed to swirl around them, enveloping them completely. She felt her hips begin to rock with his as he began to pick up speed, reveling in the firm kneading of her ass. She felt him, all of him as he so tenderly made love to her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 07:39:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's hand on her cheek gently tilted her head towards his, until she met his eyes. "You're so beautiful," he whispered, then covered her mouth with his in a hungry kiss before she could respond, his body tensing under her grasping fingers as he reveled in the lusty sensation of her body writhing beneath his gentle thrusts.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 07:48:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe did indeed try to respond, instead having her lips devoured hungrily by Kendall's passionate lips. Her arms explored his backside, rubbing and massaging as she moaned into his lips. One hand found it's way down to his thrusting hips as it gently massaged at his ass. She felt his muscles tensing with every powerful, yet gentle thrust. Her body couldn't stop rocking with his, as her folds kept clenching at him, so tight and warm.<br><br>Soon, she felt fire building up within her, quickly. "K-Kendall..I....I feel...." she said between her panting moans. The feeling was in her belly, and it felt like it would burst soon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 07:54:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall kissed and nibbled at the bottom of her neck. "You feel what, Phoebe?" he prompted. He could feel the reaction in every touch of her body, but he wanted her to vocalize it, since saying what she felt would intensify it, and he delighted in the idea of bringing her pleasure. "Tell me," he whispered huskily, fluttering his lips and tongue across the hollow of her throat. He could taste the faint tang of lusty sweat on her skin as her pulse pounded against his lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 08:12:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"L...like I....I...uhn......I'm gonna.....ah....ahhh....explode..." Phoebe could barely utter a sentence as they moved together so fluidly. Her other leg began to curl up and wrap around his other leg, arching her back as she moaned and felt him at the hollow of her throat, his lips leaving feather light kisses. She purred as she felt his tongue leave trails of desire.<br><br>Soon, the warmth building up began to burst forth, as her slit clenched tighter and tighter as she began to climax.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 08:18:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That's it, Phoebe," Kendall groaned in encouragement as Phoebe's climaxed tore through her svelte, inexperienced body. Silky heat coated his cock and flowed over her inner thighs as he continued to move gently, drawing her through her release&nbsp; as her muscles gripped and stroked him with each motion, intensifying the waves of release that sent her body trembling beneath him as she took his full length completely, until she finally settled back into the mattress, panting and glistening with exertion. He lifted his hips, slowly drawing out of her, and kissed her tenderly. "So beautiful," he whispered again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 08:31:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt it, every bit of it. A vortex of flames within, as she felt hot, warm liquid heat flow from her most intimate place over his member. Her body rocked as she moaned loudly, sweetly, her hips going wild for a few moments as she shuddered soon after, the waves of pleasure continued by Kendall's gentle thrusts. She felt her body grip at him so tightly until she felt herself relax. She looked at him, a tired but pleased expression on her face. She too panted heavily, her body covered with a light sheen of sweat. She almost whined as he slowly withdrew himself from her, but grinned softly as he kissed her once more<br><br>Phoebe blushed a bit as he told her how beautiful she was. "Y...you're not so bad yourself.." she smiled, relaxing in her after glow. She reached a hand towards his cheek, stroking it softly. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 08:45:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall tilted his head and nuzzled into her palm as the flush colored her cheeks, and moved in close to her again. He nibbled softly on her lip before he kissed her again, and settled into the mattress beside her. His arm slid under her shoulders and gathered her close to him, while his free hand brushed her disheveled hair back from her forehead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-09-2011, 22:52:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I guess I should drop my towel more often.." Phoebe giggled tiredly as he brushed some of her blazing locks off her forehead. She felt his muscles beneath her cheek as he pulled her to him, soothed by his heart beat. Her lip still tingled pleasantly from his nibbles as she put her forehead on his jaw. She wanted to say something, but she'd already made a quip. Instead, she felt herself almost starting to doze off again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 00:54:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I should hope not," he mused with a grin. While Kendall held her, his free hand softly stroked her cheek as she drifted off. He let her doze against his chest, caressing her cheek tenderly while he let her recover from her experience. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 02:50:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You'd love it...." Phoebe grinned, saying softly as she drifted off to sleep.<br><br>This time, her dreams were different. She felt as if now, she had purpose. To keep Kendall safe. She had something to focus on, something to control her wild powers that still roared and howled within, aching to be free. She saw the vortex, she felt like her body was now whole and that the next time they tried to have her test her abilities, it would be far easier.<br><br>Soon, after a brief nap, Phoebe opened her eyes once more, smiling as she looked up at Kendall's face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 03:00:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall was still holding her and watching her as she slept. "Welcome back," he whispered when her lashes fluttered and he found himself looking into her golden eyes again. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 03:13:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe smiled warmly at him. "I had another dream....this time it was actually pretty nice." She said, snuggling against him." <br><br>"I think we should try to fiddle with the collar again. I have an idea."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 03:21:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled and sat up slowly, leaning his arms across the top of his knees. "Maybe we should get dressed first?" he suggested, standing up. He walked across the room toward his bag again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 03:22:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Why? Don't like the view?" Phoebe sat up, grinning mischeviously at him as the bed sheets fell away from her beautiful chest. "Why don't we just walk around like this? More comfy I think." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 03:25:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips as she sat up, the view tantalizing him all over again. After a moment, he regained control of himself and rummaged in the bag until he found the remote. "If you prefer," he said, trying not to think about the fact that, naked as he was, there would be nothing to hide his renewed reaction to her. He held up the remote. "If you're ready, then lie back and we'll get started," he said, moving to sit on the edge of his own bed, to face her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 03:53:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe shook her head, a grin on her face. "No need. Just trust me." She saw his reaction to her chest being revealed once more, and giggled. "Maybe we can go again afterwards if you're....up for it." Phoebe did seem to have a way with perfect timing and jokes. Part of her charm, obviously.<br><br>She waited patiently as she sat on her knees and waited to feel the flood of the flames wash over her as the collar's rather potent power-blocking abilities were lowered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 03:58:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded and let her comment pass without response. Instead he smiled and lowered his eyes to the remote. He turned the knob slowly, gradually returning it to the 20% setting she'd tried earlier. "Here we go, Phoebe," he said softly as he watched the flush rise over her nude body as the heat inside of her surged to life again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 04:14:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe gasped at the sudden influx of power that surged within, but it was not a strained or pained gasp. It sounded like a very pleased one, not quite as pleased as what she'd made when he'd made love to her however.<br><br>After a few moments, she opened her eyes. They looked like flaming orbs as she turned and smiled at him like the cat who caught the canary. She held out her hand, and after a few moments, produced a small bit of flame. It burned within her hand, growing to the size of her palm and burning as if contained in a ball.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 04:16:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's eyes widened, and he found himself instinctively leaning back away from her, his gaze locked on the will-o-wisp resting on her palm. "Impressive, Phoebe," he said, a touch uneasily, "but don't overdo it yet, please."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 04:20:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I have something to focus on. No worries." Phoebe's smile became serene again, as the will-o-wisp in her palm took the shape of a bird and began to move it's wings.<br><br>"It's like an extension of my arm.....I can feel what the flame is doing. It's so damn weird...." she said, her voice a little distant but not enough to cause worry.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 04:26:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's my job to worry," he said quietly, speaking softly so as not to distract her. She did seem to have things well in hand, though, both literally and figuratively, so he adjusted the knob uo another 5%.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 04:28:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe uttered another soft groan, as the flying bird began to move about more outside of her palm, as if to fly around investigating it's surroundings. She turned her head to the side, watching it then turning to look at him. Her eyes had changed a little more, flickers of flames almost coming outside of the eyes in lazy flickers.<br><br>"What do you think...?" Phoebe said, calmly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 04:33:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall stared, wide-eyed. "I think I'm scared out of my wits right now," he said, the calm in his voice almost humorous when contrasted with his words. "Can you quench it on you own, or do I need to turn the collar down again?" he asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 04:35:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The flying mini-fire bird suddenly dispersed in a small puff of acrid smoke. Phoebe's eyes returned to, well, her normal color as she moved over to kiss him. "Ok ok, no more today. You can turn the collar back on if you want to."<br><br>Phoebe smiled as she rested her head on his shoulder.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 04:38:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips and shook his head slightly. "No, you should get some practice in at keeping it under control yourself, but I promise I'll keep it handy in case you feel yourself starting to slip," he said. When she leaned in to him, he shifted to sit close beside her and wrapped his arm around her waist. "Very nicely done, Phoebe."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 04:42:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Couldn't have done it without you." Phoebe smiled as he wrapped his arms about her, pulling her close. "I don't feel like I'll slip up but I'm glad you have that with you. I think soon we'll be able to try taking it off entirely. Or at least progress points in that direction."<br><br>Phoebe pulled back a little and looked up at him. "Should we stay here longer or...are we going to try and cover more ground?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 04:44:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall sighed softly and lifted his hand to stroke her cheek and tuck a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "As much as I enjoy sitting here with you like this," he said, willing away the mental image that had resurfaced now that she was no longer&nbsp; triggering his racially-inherited fear of fire, "we should probably get going. We still have a ways to go yet."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 05:09:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe couldn't disagree, smiling a little sadly as he brushed the hair so gently behind her ear. "If you keep doing sweet things like that, I'll make you lay back down and take advantage of you." Phoebe chuckled, getting up to get dressed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 05:12:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall groaned huskily at her threat while she pulled away. "Don't tempt me," he pleaded as he stood up. They'd stopped when she'd reached her climax, and he hadn't, and she'd been, knowingly or not, driving him mad since she woke up again -- other than that short period where she was terrifying him with that fire show, of course -- It would have been very easy for her to convince him to wait a little longer. He stole a glimpse of her as she gathered her clothes before he pulled a set of clean clothes from his own duffel bag.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 05:18:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe hadn't known he hadn't also climaxed, but she remembered his pleasured groans and knew that they'd both felt good together. She pulled clothes on, finding herself looking forward to the next time they'd be able to be together so intimately.<br><br>She thought about the new control she had over her power. She was adjusting to having it at 20% but she did wonder how much harder it might be, even with a focus, at higher percentages. She knew it would start to strain again, and she'd have to be careful so she wouldn't hurt either herself or Kendall
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 05:20:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall dressed carefully, though his boxers and jeans fit somewhat obviously snugly, and when he had, he picked up both of their bags. "I figure we'll eat on the road," he suggested, taking a deep breath as he walked toward the door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 05:27:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe nodded, noticing how carefully he dressed, wondering if he was still aroused. She went over to grab a bag to help carry it towards the car. "Let me help"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 05:34:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded and handed off one of the bags to her, then placed the hand it freed up on the small of her back as the two of them walked out to the car. Standing so close to her, her warm scent was maddening, and he knew it would tempt him all the way to their destination. "Do you have any idea of what you want to grab to eat?" he asked, closing the trunk around the bags and moving to unlock the car door for her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 06:49:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I saw commercials for pizza....that sounds delicious." Phoebe grinned, helping him put the bags in the trunk before he closed it and she waited for him to unlock the door. She slid in beside him. "I can't wait to take a driving break, can you?" She grinned, winking at him. She sat back, for now, and attempted to behave as he prepared to take them back on the road.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 06:54:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed, and decided to play dumb. It was better than thinking too intently about that. "Phoebe, we're just getting <em>into</em> the car. If you're already worried about taking a break, it's going to be a very long trip," he said, smiling warmly at her. As soon as she'd settled in, he started the car, and the pair of them were on their way again. They found a small pizza parlor a few blocks away, and Kendall decided that would be as good a place as any to stop. When they walked inside, it was as regulation as pizza parlors went, complete with checkered tablecloths and an ancient stand-up video game in one corner. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 07:04:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sorry...I just might need another workout. Gotta stay in shape you know." Phoebe grinned, stretching in the car seat as she heard the engine start up. She brushed some hair behind her ear as she settled in for a bit until they stopped for pizza. She dug in, enjoying the pizza quite a bit (and getting some sauce on her face which was fairly amusing.) Phoebe looked over at Kendall, smiling softly. "This is so good isn't it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 07:08:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded appreciatively, wiping his lips with his napkin. "It's one of the best I've ever had," he agreed, then smiled. "Though I guess, being the first time you've ever had it, the comparison doesn't mean much to you," he mused, taking a sip of his soft drink. He reached across the table and cleaned a dab of sauce from her chin, then sat back again. "Red is certainly your color," he teased.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 07:14:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe nodded. She tried to playfully bat his hand away as he reached to wipe the sauce of her cheek, laughing as he made the joke about red. "Well I should think so, I mean otherwise I'd be in a hell of a bind with this hair!" she pointed at her scalp as she then brought her hand back down for more food. "I could eat this every day....I seriously could."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 07:17:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed pleasantly and sat back again. "I'll see what I can do," he said, grinning as she took another slice of pizza, then glanced back over his shoulder again, looking at the door. He'd been doing that through most of the meal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 07:20:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She already knew what he was doing, and why as Phoebe took another bite of her food. "If you want we can take it with us." she said softly, putting down the rest of her slice and looking at him seriously. She did not want to be caught, or taken away from him. He meant so much to her, and she could tell she meant a great deal to him as well.<br><br>"I can go wait in the car if you need me to, I'll keep the doors locked."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 07:28:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall looked back to her with a sheepish smile. "Don't be silly," he said, shaking his head. "Finish eating. We'll be on the road soon enough. I'm just a little paranoid, that's all," he admitted, reaching out to pat her hand affectionately. "Don't mind me." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 07:38:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe felt guilty, knowing that he was being followed because he'd kidnapped her. Well, it wasn't really kidnapping as she willingly went with him even if confused at the time. "I'll need a snack for later, no telling how long we'll be on the road until the next stop right?" she insisted stubbornly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 07:44:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall frowned and eyed her keenly. "All right," he sighed, giving in at last, and stood up. "Stay put," he said, squeezing her shoulder gently before walking to the counter to get a take-out box. When he got back to the table, he handed it off to her and set down two six-packs of soda. "Go ahead and pile in as much as you want," he said with a smile, digging in his pocket for his keys, before the two of them left to return to their trip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 08:17:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe smiled a bit as she took the take out box from his hand, and piled up the last 4 pieces. She struggled a little to close the box, but did so after a bit of cursing and some force. She picked it up and stood with him, smiling softly as they made their way to his car as she slid again into the passenger side. She took one of the the six-packs from him and set it on the back seat to help him get into the car as they again prepared to take off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 08:20:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's hand rested lightly on her knee as he pulled back into evening traffic. "Good thinking on the leftovers," he grumped as he glowered over the steering wheel at the rush-hour jam ahead of them as the sun sank deeper toward the horizon. "We may be here awhile." He sighed. "At least," he said, looking for the silver lining, "we blend in with twenty thousand other idiots here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 08:23:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe couldn't help but look at him with a grin as he placed his hand on her knee, grumping about the traffic. Yes, it was inconvenient, but it gave her more time to spend with him, enjoying these moments she would never have had back at BioLink. She placed her hand over his, entwining her fingers in his own. "As long as there are a few other redheads we should be golden." Phoebe grinned, biting back her chuckle at another unintentional pun.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 08:28:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed softly. "I doubt any of them could be mistaken for you, Phoebe," he said, shaking his head. "Still, unless they're peeking into every car, we should be good to go," he agreed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 08:31:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That's true. No one could be as sweet and adorable as me." Phoebe nodded, chuckling. "It will be interesting....meeting others like me.." Phoebe trailed off, deep in thought.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 08:54:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled. "Absolutely. No one could be <em>anything</em> like you," he said, his voice playfully teasing. "Hopefully, we don't have too much trouble getting there, and they don't skin me when I bring you to them," he added darkly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 00:28:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're right. No one can be as awesome as me." Phoebe teased right back, her eyes twinkling at him. "I won't let them." Phoebe's voice became very serious. "If they try to hurt you, then there'll be problems."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 09:37:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall reached over and closed his fingers around her hand gently. "Don't worry about me, Phoebe," he said reassuringly. "And definitely don't risk losing control of your abilities for my sake. That's the last thing I want," he told her, giving her hand a gentle squeeze.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 10:16:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I won't. I have you to help me. I'll be fine as long as I know you're safe." Phoebe said, feeling the gentle squeeze of his hand as they sat together in the car. "But seriously, they won't touch you. I'm the only one allowed to do that.." Phoebe purred, a seductive tone in her voice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 10:22:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall felt a shiver down the back of his neck at the sound of Phoebe's voice, and he swallowed hard. "When you talk like that," he said, licking his lips, "it makes it awfully hard to keep my mind on the road," he said, glowering out over the traffic. "Not that it matters much at the moment," he added glumly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 20:19:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe looked over, catching that ever so subtle swallow as he tried to keep his eyes and thoughts on driving. "We could....pull over for a little bit if you wanted..." Her voice was quiet and soft, with a hint of desire in it. She wasn't used to really being sexy despite the fact she was damn good at it. Phoebe leaned over and kissed his cheek. "Once we get out of traffic I mean.....if you want to..." She brushed some hair shyly over one of her ears, withdrawing to her seat as she looked ahead at the slow moving lane of cars.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 20:30:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's sigh was more than half of a moan. "Don't tempt me, Phoebe," he whispered thickly, though even someone as inexperienced as she was might have guessed from the color creeping down the side of his neck and the way he was shifting in the driver's seat, that the damage had been done. He leaned back in his seat and turned up the air conditioner, licking dry lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 20:36:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Me? Being tempting...? Don't be silly." Phoebe leaned over and planted a kiss on his lips, lingering a few moments as the cars ahead of them had stopped completely for a few moments. She rested herself on his chest as she kissed him slowly, feeling his muscular chest beneath hers, the shirt doing little to hide the fact that she was also feeling&nbsp; a bit of excitement building up. After a few moments, Phoebe moved back towards her seat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 20:49:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall slid his arm around Phoebe's waist as she leaned in, and he returned the kiss a bit more hotly than she might have expected. His hold tightened when she rubbed her body against his, and when she tried to pull back to her own seat, he wouldn't let her. "Where do you think you're going?" he whispered, nuzzling his cheek against hers and kissing her earlobe. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 20:51:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe giggled, her face taking on a faint blush as she felt his arm encircle her waist to prevent any further movement. "Well I was <em>trying</em> to let you focus on the road..." she teased. She felt a soft groan leave her lips as he nuzzled against hers, kissing at her ear lobe. "K...Kendall.....this.....isn't safe..." she teased, her voice becoming thick with need.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 20:56:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's fingers slid under the back of Phoebe's t-shirt and traced across her lower back, dipping just beneath the waist of her jeans to follow along the top of her panties. "If we were moving any less," he whispered against her skin, then began to kiss his way down the side of her neck, "we'd be going backwards."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 21:17:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Kendall...." Phoebe breathed, her eyes fluttering closed as she felt his hand slip under her shirt gently stroking her backside before making a detour into her jeans as they lightly caressed her body just above the top of her underwear. A soft moan escaped her lips as his lips began to trail off down her neck, as she felt her body respond by climbing into his lap. The cars had completely stopped for the moment, they weren't going anywhere.<br><br>"I....I guess I.....was being a little....tempting..." Phoebe breathed between her slowly-becoming-heavier breaths.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 21:21:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded slightly. "Mm hmm," he rumbled, kissing her neck and throat while his fingers paused, lingering for a moment over her tailbone before it drifted slowly upward along her spine. When she crossed his lap, Phoebe could not have missed the growing strain beneath the front of his jeans, any more than he could miss the gentle heaving of her breasts as the small, hard tips pressed against his chest. "And being the weak, lecherous person that I am," he whispered, then paused to nip at her lower lip, "I'm giving into temptation."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 21:24:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Bad boy..." she moaned softly. "I guess I.....I have to punish you." Phoebe moaned a little, the light trails his fingers were leaving up her spine sending shivers all over her body as she knew that he was definitely quite excited from the straining bulge between her thighs. She mewled as he gently nipped her lower lip, as she pressed herself against him more, her soft mounds even more firmly against his chest as she deepened the kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 21:28:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I think..." Kendall whispered, before he traced her lips with the tip of his tongue, "that we will need to pull over very soon, after all." He kissed her again, and his hands under her shirt wandered over her back and sides, until they came to rest on her hips. His arms tensed and he coaxed her body into a gentle rock, so that each motion rubbed the growing hardness against her own jeans. "But don't think that means you're off the hook until then," he warned, then slid his tongue slowly between her lips, kissing her hungrily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 21:32:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe tried to catch his tongue as it trailed her lips while he made certain to inform her that they would indeed be pulling over afterwards. But she wasn't about to wriggle out of his embrace just yet as she felt his hands begin to rock her own hips. She moaned, the friction caused by the gentle rubbing of their still-clothed sexes exciting her almost as much as when those damn clothes weren't in the way. "I'm not the one who gave into temptation.." Phoebe's voice, thick with desire, groaned out as she partook of the hungry kiss he gave her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 21:35:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall rumbled happily as he took her mouth with his own, until he slowly drew out of the kiss. "Didn't you?" he whispered, "You're the one who crawled into my lap, and..." his voice trailed off, but one hand drifted slowly up over her side, drifting inward. When it was hidden between their bodies, Phoebe felt his fingers caressing the swell of her breasts through the thin cotton of her shirt, teasing the stiffening, sensitive bud that was now visibly straining through the fabric. "I think you're just as guilty there," he observed casually.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 21:41:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I was just giving you a kiss..." Phoebe said, her ability to speak being lost as she let out contented purrs and moans at his touches. She felt her breasts straining through her shirt, and moaned happily surprised as she felt a hand coming up between their heaving bodies to relieve the tension in her chest as it heaved with want. "C-cheater....." Phoebe sighed, bringing one of her own hands down along his thighs and placing it between them, pausing above the button of his jeans before attempting to slide in. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 21:45:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips, then hers, and his eyes gleamed with mischief when they saw the wanton need shining in hers. "There's no such thing as cheating," he whispered, "when it comes to this." His fingertips closed slowly, until he caught her nipple through her shirt in a gentle, but firm grasp, and began to roll it between his fingertips. As soon as her slender, delicate fingers stroked across the front of his jeans, she felt him jolt beneath her touch as he hardened completely. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 21:53:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe jumped and let out a pleased moan as she felt his fingers take one of her hardened nipples and began to roll it in his finger tips. Her hand began to slide further into his jeans as she began to rock her hips a little more against his fully hardened manhood. "Oh god..........." Phoebe breathed, leaning in and devouring his lips with a passionate kiss, holding him close with her free arm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 21:56:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall moaned lustily into her mouth as her fingers caressed him through his boxers. He was even harder now than he'd been after he'd brought Phoebe to her release earlier, and the teasing touches had him raging with want for her as his tongue swirled around hers and his fingers teased and kneaded the pert, firm mound of her breast beneath it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 22:00:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe's mind was a haze of desire as she kissed him until she had to pull away for air, their tongues so wrapped together it began to become harder to figure out who's tongue was who's. Her hips began to grind away with more urgency, a frustrated mewl escaping her lips as the jeans became even more frustrating to have on now than before. Eventually, she'd slid her hand in most of the way, her fingers stroking him through his boxers as she rested her head on his shoulder a moment, panting heavily as her red hair brushed against his chin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 22:03:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe's touches had Kendall near-frantic with lust. His face was flushed and his eyes burned hungrily as he looked at her, though he managed to restrain himself enough to keep his touches gentle and teasing, though part of him was ready and willing to take her, then and there, other motorists be damned. "You certainly seem to like doing that," he panted, his hips rocking up, pressing himself between her thighs and pushing his hard length against her palm. "Driving me crazy like that," he whispered, then dipped his head to kiss the top of her chest, beneath her throat and just above the neck of her shirt.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 22:12:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe couldn't help smiling at him as she felt the subtle hints of his body's lusty desires. The way his hips began to move up, pressing into her soft palm through his boxers, the way he had to fight his urges to just take her right there in broad daylight with an audience. "You don....don't seem to mind it..." Phoebe's voice even thicker with need as she tilted her head back, giving him full access to both her neck and the top of her bosom. "I....hate these jeans." Phoebe said, grinding still against him as the friction teased her, reminding her of what was to come when they next pulled over. She wanted so badly to take off her shirt, and she felt herself wanting to unbutton and unzip his jeans and just go at it. These animalistic feelings were still very new but she liked them all the same.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 22:16:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I thought they looked great on you," Kendall growled, and Phoebe felt his free hand sliding along the curve of her inner thigh. A moment later, he was teasing her with the same intimate teasing that she tormented him with, though his own fingers stayed above her jeans. Nonetheless, she could feel the gentle, stroking pressure of his fingertips against her heated, increasingly impatient sex. "Until a few minutes ago," he amended lustily, then licked his lips and kissed hers lightly. "But if you don't want to give the rest of these idiots the thrill of their lives," he whispered raspily, "then you should probably get back in your own seat... for now..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 22:21:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe whimpered huskily as she felt the fingers of the hand that had so far remained on her hips slide around above her jeans to come to rest between her grinding, aching thighs. She felt her body starting to shake now, beginning to just not care who saw them doing what. She wanted him, and he could see that in those burning, molten gold eyes. His light kiss and half-hearted insistence that she move back to her seat prompted an impatient whine. "It's hard to do that when you've got hold of my chest.."&nbsp; Phoebe licked at his neck, not wanting to move as she still ground slightly against him. <br><br>Eventually, she forced herself off of him, her body panting and shaking as she clutched the arm rests of her car seat, trying hard to ignore the liquid fire between her legs and the desire that had taken over her body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 22:25:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips when she pulled away at last. It was a good thing she did, he hated to admit, as the traffic had begun to move again. Still, far be it from him to let her suffer at his hand while she waited for the traffic to thin enough that they could escape. His hand remained on her thigh as she sank back into her seat, and massaged her firm flesh for a moment before she felt his fingertips moving slowly between them, then upward. Deftly, the button of her jeans popped open between them, and she felt his hand seeking to slip under them, just as her own had done to him moments before.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 22:29:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe jumped with a start as she felt the hand that he'd kept on her thigh begin to resume it's activities from earlier as she felt it's firm massaging of her sex through her jeans, a little warm from the dampness contained within. She looked over at him surprised until she heard the sound of her jeans unbuttoning, as the zipper went down. Her face flushed again as she looked at him smiling with desire as his hand slipped beneath the jeans and over her panties. "Ooo....oh....Kendall I..." she wanted to say something, feeling her hips beginning to grind once more, softly against his hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 22:38:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, Phoebe?" he asked, his teasing dulled by the deep, rich lustiness of his tone. "What is it?" he asked as his fingers disappeared beneath her jeans, his hand too large to fit completely. However, it was more than enough, as his touch delved deep between her thighs. The silky softness of her panties was not just damp, but wet with warmth. He could feel her grinding in a slow, hungry counterpoint to the slow strokes of his touch and, though it pained him, he managed to keep his eyes on the road, no matter how much he longed for the sight of her writhing with pleasure, to see the images that accompanied the sweet sounds that she was making.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 23:03:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So good...." she looked over at him, her back arching with ecstasy as she ground against him. She knew her panties would be thoroughly drenched by the time they pulled over, and she'd probably just pounce on him. "Mmhmmmmmmmm...." she moaned, closing her eyes as she writhed about, feeling his slow strokes stoking the fires of desire that would need to be sated later. She wanted him to feel this good, and she swore she'd make him feel even better than she was feeling later.<br><br>"I want to.....make you feel good too...." Phoebe whined through her lusty breathing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 23:36:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, I'm sure you will, Phoebe," he assured her. With the way he was feeling, he would certainly be taking any and all pleasure she offered him, and every moment that passed with her passion growing, his own threatened to overcome him as his fingers slid beneath the saturated silk to caress the naked, glistening folds beneath. "And," he said huskily, "I think I can show you something that you'll quite like."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 23:43:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As his fingers slid beneath the cotton barrier that had until that moment separated his fingers from her folds, she let out a deep moan. They were so gentle as his fingers sought out her swollen bud, only to attack it firmly with teasingly slow strokes. Her hips began to move in earnest, moving against his strokes as she continued to move her body in ecstasy as her sounds began to fill the car.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 23:49:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips, and the car drifted slowly into the exit lane. By then, 'broad daylight' had faded into a crimson sunset, and his fingers danced over Phoebe's most sensitive places as the car followed the gently curving off-ramp onto a poorly-paved, little used service road. Several more miles, and Kendall pulled the car fully off the road, the passenger door facing the wooded shoulder. His hand slid reluctantly from her jeans, and he turned off the car. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 23:53:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Meanie..." Phoebe groaned impatient as he removed his hand from her thighs as he stopped the car after having pulled over. She looked over at him, wondering what his plan was as she moved a hand to her face, wiping a few locks of her hair back across her ear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2011, 00:00:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned wickedly at her. "Let's see if you still feel that way a minute from now," he said enigmatically. "Stay put," he said, climbing out of the car. Through the windows, Phoebe could see him as he walked around the car and opened her door. Ducking his head into the car, he kissed her softly as he placed his hands on her hips and turned her gently, so that her back rested against the armrest and her legs dangled out of the car. "And here I was going to let you finally shuffle off those clothes that you hate," he whispered against her mouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-09-2011, 00:05:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe chuckled as she saw him open the door, turning her so that she was laying back across the armrest of the passenger seat as he dove in. "Ok ok....I didn't mean it.." she said apologetically, as their lips met again. She held him close but couldn't stop herself any longer as she began to fiddle with his shirt and pull it off of him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2011, 00:09:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No sooner had Kendall shrugged his shirt off of his shoulders, leaving Phoebe's soft hands running over the lean muscles of his bare chest, then his hands returned the favor. They moved slowly along the length of her legs until they pushed the shoes from her feet, so that he could begin drawing her jeans slowly down, then discard them unceremoniously to the floor in front of her seat. He broke the kiss with a final, soft nip at her lower lip, and Phoebe found herself looking down at him as he knelt on the soft turf beneath the car, nuzzling his lips against the inside of her knee and tracing a slow, steady trail of kisses up along her inner thigh. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-09-2011, 01:32:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe grinned happily as the shirt was off, admiring Kendall's figure as she happily helped him remove her own shirt. She sighed, relaxing as she felt his hands go down to her jeans, stripping them from her body along with her shoes as he dumped them on the floor of the car. She groaned heavily as she felt him nip at her lip, bringing his face down to between her soft thighs as he began to nuzzle at her. She gripped the seats and the steering wheel as she continued to moan, her lower folds quivering with anticipation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-09-2011, 14:10:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall kissed and nibbled at the curve of her thigh for a moment, then lifted his head to watch her eyes as he slowly peeled her panties down, leaving her completely bare against the car seat and his gaze, as it moved down over her nude body. When it came to rest between her thighs, his hands gently spread her knees, widening her legs so that she was completely exposed to him. "So lovely," he whispered as his fingertips caressed the mound of her sex, before he leaned closer and brushed soft, brief kisses over the glistening folds of flesh. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-09-2011, 21:02:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe lifted her head up, feeling her panties being pulled down after the tender nibbles and kisses to her thighs, and met his eyes. Her face was flushed and her breathing heavy as she watched him ever so tenderly spread her knees and looked embarrassed a bit. She opened her mouth to ask, but she hadn't any need as she heard him utter that soft whisper of how lovely. When he began to kiss at her moistened slit, her cries became deeper. "A.....ahh......" she arched her back. It felt so good, those little pecks against her sex.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 04:41:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's fingers softly caressed Phoebe's thighs, and he stared up at her to read her reactions while his lips parted. The tip of his tongue slid past and slowly began to stroke her with it, languidly tracing the edges of the patch of soft, flaming hair as his lips nuzzled against her heated, moist flesh. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 04:57:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe definitely enjoyed these new sensations, her fingers digging into the seat she leaned on as she groaned softly. His tongue sent tingles of pleasure through her body as his fingers stoked the flames inside her once more as they traced her thighs. Her hips moved slowly, a gentle grind against the nuzzling of his lips. She brought her hand down, and ran her fingers through his hair as she shivered in delight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 05:06:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled and lowered his eyes, turning his full attention to what he was doing as Phoebe reacted just as he'd hoped. The light caress of his mouth and hands combined against her pleasure, and a renewed wave of moist heat assaulted his senses sweetly. His fingers gripped her thighs a little more firmly, holding them apart as his head moved in closer, letting her feel his lips against her while his tongue dipped into her slit, following it slowly until she could feel the tip of it circle her entrance once, before plunging deeper inside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 05:28:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe shook with delight as she uttered soft, low groans as his tongue thrust inside of her. She could hardly hold herself up, her back arching again and again as she felt his grip tighten on her hips. She felt dizzied with pleasure, closing her eyes as she smiled while moaning. She was so happy, and she wanted to make him feel this good too. "I...I want to....make you feel....like this..." Phoebe panted out. <br><br>She continued groaning, and soon they would both sense her beginning to build towards a small climax.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 05:38:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled, and his tongue stopped teasing her a moment. Only long enough to huskily whisper "I'm sure you will," before his mouth was on her again. This time, as his tongue slid into her, it moved more quickly and intensely, focusing on drawing her pleasure higher before she shattered under his release. He wanted to bring her as much pleasure as he could while he still had the time to do so, and she reacted to it so perfectly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 05:40:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The orgasm shook her body gently as she shivered, his tongue having thrust so quickly and with purpose that it drew her climax out that much quicker. She rested her head against the window on the driver's side, panting as she tried to collect herself, while looking at him with a gaze that was fast becoming loving.<br><br>"That was amazing." Phoebe said softly, laying there catching her breath.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 05:44:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall raised his head and licked his lips, and looked down over her trembling body before he met her eyes. Naked, flushed, and stretched languidly across the car, she looked more desirable than ever, with her sleepy gaze, parted and pouty lips, and the gentle sheen of passionate sweat kissing her skin. He almost groaned as the tightness of his jeans began to border on painful, and the sight of her only made him want her even more. "I'm glad you enjoyed it," he said, nodding tightly as he stared at her hungrily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 05:53:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe caught his gaze and grinned as if she could tell how he was feeling, and saw the bulge of his jeans. "Your turn.." Phoebe grinned, sitting up and pulling him into the car, letting him make himself comfortable before she moved to undo his pants, her golden eyes looking up at him all the while.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 05:58:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips, and his entire body tensed with anticipation as he watched her golden eyes gleaming mischievously while her fingers worked to open his jeans. When her fingers slid beneath his boxers to free him, the feel of her soft fingers along his hard length was too much for him to hold in the low, growling moan as he pressed himself against her palm. "Phoebe," he whispered, licking dry lips and holding her eyes fixedly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 06:07:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe smiled, but he could tell she was a little nervous too as she leaned in, flicking her tongue across the tip of his hardness. She flicked it a few more times, one of her hands holding it steady until she at last took him into her her soft, warm mouth. She looked up at him, for encouragement and with a seductive gaze. She soon began to move her head up and down, gently, rhythmically, as instinct took over.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 06:11:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She wouldn't need to be nervous for long. The moment her mouth touched him, Kendall's head leaned back and his low growl became a dull roar filling the car. His hard flesh bobbed against her soft tongue and his hand stroked and pet her fiery hair as she lowered her mouth around him. "Oh, damn, Phoebe," he groaned, fighting the urge to arch deeper into her mouth, letting her set the pace that she was comfortable with. He had no problem if she had to go slower and the feelings shooting through him had to last a little longer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 06:25:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe's eyes smiled up at him as she began to become bolder, taking him deeper and with more enthusiasm as his encouragement made her even more seductive. Her tongue began to roll around him inside her mouth as she bobbed her head in a perfect rhythm. She felt his hips fighting to take it slow as she looked up at him stopping. "Please don't....please don't hold back. I want you to feel what you make me feel.." She returned to what she was doing, now also stroking his shaft as her body took control, her driving thought to bring the man she was falling for the same pleasure she'd just gotten.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 06:29:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I feel incredible," he rasped, his fingers in her hair tightening of their own accord. As her tongue swept across the broad tip, Phoebe was greeted with her first tate of him, and a heavy shudder passing through his lean, tightly-muscled body. "I don't want... oh, wow," his lusty groan interrupted him. "I don't want to get carried away and hurt you," he explained breathlessly. Each time her fingers moved down along his length, she could feel the tension growing, pulling his muscles tight and taking him even closer. "Just right," he moaned, reassuringly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 06:43:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe's eyes widened a little as she tasted of him for the first time. It was a little salty, but not unpleasant. She smiled at him, glad to hear that she was bringing him such ecstasy. She felt his body tensing as she guessed he was building up slowly, in a good way towards an orgasm. The shudder that ran through his body she felt, and she moved a little faster. Her arms rested on his legs, and she felt his sinewy muscles tensing more and more. "Oh Kendall..I want to taste more." Phoebe purred, a hand coming up as she curiously touched his balls to see if that would add to his pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 06:49:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall inhaled sharply at her softly cooed words, and he nodded. "Keep that up and you will," he breathed. As her fingers caressed his balls, she could feel them tightening heavily against her small palm, a gentle, repeating pulse surging along his length between her lips."Phoebe," he moaned tightly, then belted out a loud, roaring groan as she pulled him over the edge. His hot, thick heat filled her warm mouth, and he pressed upward gently, until all of him rested in her mouth and she could feel the thick base throbbing between her lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 06:54:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe felt his warmth shoot into her mouth as she drank it all. She pulled back, smiling, pleased at herself as she'd heard his moan and knew she'd done quite well. "It was delicious.." Phoebe said, crawling up to him to snuggle a little, nuzzling at his neck for a kiss. She enjoyed relaxing like this, but eventually sat up so he could sit in the seat more comfortably as she sat on his lap. She still felt his member throbbing a little from the attentions it was given.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 06:58:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall combed his fingers through her hair as she cuddled close. His hands still shook slightly with the intensity of his climax as one pet her hair, and the other moved down over her bare back. He loved the way her skin felt against his, her small, firm breasts pressed against his chest as his manhood brushed against her inner thigh again. "That was amazing, Phoebe," he whispered, tilting his head to kiss her ear softly. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 07:04:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmmm...." Phoebe murmured softly, a chuckle escaping her lips as he kissed at her ear gently. His skin felt so good against her own, and she never tired of feeling his lean muscles against her body. His manhood had found itself between her thighs again, and she grinned a little but didn't press him for more. She was content to be in his arms, and he in hers.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 07:06:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's cheek brushed against hers, her smooth skin a sharp contrast to the texture of two days' growth on his jaw, until he was able to find her mouth with his. He kissed her softly, each tasting themselves on the other's lips as he held her more tightly, his fingertips flitting softly over bare skin as he kept her close.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 07:12:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe returned his kiss eagerly, her hand stroking his cheek as for a moment she pulled back and giggled.&nbsp; "Someone needs a shave." She teased, returning to kissing him as she felt his arms tighten to keep her against him. Not that she wanted to leave that warm and loving embrace.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 07:14:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Next time we stop for the night," he promised. When she kissed him again, he returned it more intently as the more time passed with her so perfectly straddling his lap, the more pronounced the effect she was having on him became. He was trying to keep it under control, it was true. It was just proving profoundly difficult.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 07:19:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I agree. A bed is much nicer." Phoebe pulled back, still sucking at his lower lip as she had to force herself off his lap to keep them both under control. "Maybe we should check into a hotel like this..?" Phoebe gestured to herself and himself with a smirk. "Bet it'd be quite the site don't you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 07:21:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed and took the opportunity to sweep his eyes over her naked body. "It would, at that," he agreed. "Of course, we probably don't want to do anything that would get someone to call the cops on us," he mused.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 21:21:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe nuzzled against his chest, an arm going about him. "Good point. I'm pretty sure that might be a bad thing. I mean, I'm just guessing at that...." She tilted her head up to look into his eyes. "Actually, wouldn't what we just did get us into trouble too?" she teased.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 21:23:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned. "If we did it while we were trying to check in? Probably," he agreed, nodding. "Out here in the middle of nowhere, we're probably all right," he said, then kissed her chin. "It was nice though, wasn't it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 21:40:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmm....let me think on that." Phoebe pulled back, trying to impersonate a scientist deep in thought. "Well, given that we both made a shit ton of noise, and we're both in various stages of undress, I would deduce that yes, it was very nice indeed." Phoebe chuckled as she leaned against him again. <br><br>"We should buy sleeping bags and sleep under the stars sometime."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 21:45:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smirked and nuzzled his lips against her jaw, just behind her chin. "A questionable deduction, Phoebe," he teased, "since one would expect the same set of results from surgery performed without anesthetic." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-09-2011, 00:56:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Now you're just being a smart ass." Phoebe said, then mewled happily as she felt his lips nuzzling just behind her chin. "If you keep doing stuff like that I'm going to make you finish what you start again."&nbsp; Her voice had become tempting again, even as she knew they really should get back on the road.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-09-2011, 18:44:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, yes I am," Kendall admitted, then sighed softly against the curve of her neck. "Have I proven resistant to the idea of finishing what I start, Phoebe?" He asked, fluttering his lips across her skin. "Though I suppose we should get moving again," he said resignedly. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-09-2011, 21:47:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A pout crossed her pretty face as Phoebe also sighed, knowing he was right as she slid off his lap to stand up and cover herself. She turned around with a mischievous grin on her face however. "But this was fun....maybe we should do it again?" She giggled, sliding back into her seat. "And no, you always do finish what you start." She leaned in and kissed his cheek softly before keeping to her side of the car, lest she climb into his lap again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>17-09-2011, 07:32:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall pulled his shirt back on after he re-closed his jeans, and smiled at her. "I wouldn't mind a bit," he said, grinning as he walked around the car to slide back into his own seat. He leaned across the center console to kiss her lightly while she dressed again. Once she was mostly decent, he started the car and pulled back onto the road. "We should definitely do it again."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>17-09-2011, 07:42:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As they got back on the road, Phoebe turned to look at him with a bit of a smirk. "How close were you to just taking advantage of me in that car before we pulled off?" She leaned in, curious to see what he does or says.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>17-09-2011, 18:05:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall leaned his head back and laughed, loud. He reached over to gently squeeze her thigh, and glanced at her before he slid into traffic. "Too close," he said, chuckling. "Much too close."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 05:22:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe joined in as he laughed, but inside she hoped that next time, he'd just go for it. So what if anyone saw? They'd have a hell of a show. She grinned and yelped at his playful groping of her ass, and looked ahead as they made their way to their next stop.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 05:56:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After a few more hours, Kendall felt his eyelids beginning to droop. He lifted one hand to rub the bridge of his nose and blinked into the darkness ahead. "I think we should find someplace to call it a night, Phoebe," he suggested. "We'll be where we're going early tomorrow afternoon, or we can drive through and be there by morning, if you're in a rush," he offered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 06:00:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'd rather not crash and die in a fiery blaze just yet because nap time calls. Let's pull over." Phoebe teased him a bit, stroking his cheek with a giggle. "Besides, we can be a bit more comfortable for other activities too..." she winked at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 06:06:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned at her as he pulled toward the exit ramp. "Man, you're insatiable aren't you," he said, smiling widely. "It almost makes me feel less guilty for my own lecherous thoughts," he mused. When they pulled onto the strip in a middling city, he glanced over at her. "You want to stop for something fresh to eat, or will the leftover pizza hold you till breakfast?" he asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 06:25:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm insatiable? You're the one who pulled over to eat out." Phoebe smiled back. "I think we're both pretty naughty when it comes to that, so let's call it even."<br><br>She reached to the floor to pick up the box. "This should be fine, I can heat it up on my own or use a microwave if the room has one."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 06:27:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed aloud. "I wasn't complaining," he said, grinning wickedly at her, "I'm glad that you agree with me that we've got unfinished business."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 06:28:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, yes we do." Phoebe returned the grin, though her cheeks flushed a little. "Hopefully lots and lots of it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 06:40:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall beamed at the blush blooming on her face, and smiled. "Hopefully this is the last night we have to spend in a little motel," he said, as his eyes picked out the sign for one such motel, and he pulled into the parking lot. Ten minutes later, they were parked behind the building again and heading into their room for the night.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 06:49:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's better than the other place...." Phoebe said, taking his hand as they walked together. "It'll be nice to learn more about meta-humans and all, see the different kinds there are."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 06:51:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded. "I'm pretty sure anything has to be better than that place," he said, a bit darkly as he remembered the condition at the lab.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 06:56:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once they got inside, Phoebe threw herself on the bed, stretching a little. "Ahhh....much better." she turned her head a little, grinning at him. "Care to join me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 07:05:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall locked the door behind him, and smiled at her. "Let me grab a shower first," he said, stripping his shirt off as he walked past the beds toward the bathroom. "I'll only be a few minutes," he promised.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 07:07:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Awww...." she whined, as Phoebe rolled onto her back and sat up to watch some TV. She knew he deserved a few moments alone and to relax after driving all day (especially after the fun they'd had when they pulled off road for a little detour). She patiently flipped through the channels to find something of interest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 07:23:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The last thing on Kendall's mind was a moment alone to relax. In fact, he rushed through his shower, cleaning himself quickly but thoroughly of the funk of driving all day. Just over five minutes later, he reappeared from the bathroom, his damp hair half-dried, and wearing just a fresh pair of boxers. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 07:29:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe looked up surprised, as a wicked grin crossed her lips. "Looks like someone doesn't want to wait very long to deal with that unfinished business." she chuckled. She clicked the TV remote power button, as the screen went to black as she looked at him. "Far be it from me to hold up the process.." She moved over to give him room.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 07:55:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed and slid down onto the mattress beside her. "No, there's no rush," he said, honestly. "I just figured I should hustle so that I wasn't tying up the bathroom in case you needed it or something," he said. He stretched languidly, groaning as his arms reached over his head and he pointed his toes. As nice as it had been, the short break they'd taken hadn't been enough to keep the drive from knotting him up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 07:58:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe moved back, putting her head on his chest. "This is nice too." She propped her head up and looked into his eyes. "Well, I can try and find something to watch, or I can take a shower and you can sneak in and have your way with me. Which sounds more fun?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:00:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall snorted. "That's a silly question," he said, smirking. "Watching stupid late-night TV, or molesting you in the shower..." He held up his hands in front of him, miming the tilting of a balance. "<em>Tough</em> decision here..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:02:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hey, who knows? There could be some seriously funny shit on TV that you could be missing out on by playing with me in the water. It could be a tough call" she teased, as she stood up. "Well, while you agonize over your decision, I'm going to take my shower now." Phoebe turned with a smirk as she made sure to saunter over to the bathroom door in a teasing way.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:04:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Somehow, I doubt it," Kendall commented as she disappeared into the bathroom, then he sat and waited for several minutes, literally twiddling his thumbs and fidgeting as he waited long enough for her to have time to actually clean herself up before he went in to distract her. Finally, he stood up and, slipping his boxers off again, he crept into the bathroom to join her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:07:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She heard him moving about after she'd stripped down and stood under the hot water for a few minutes, having given herself a quick but thorough scrubbing as she turned her head when the bathroom door opened. "Nothing interesting on TV I take it?" she giggled. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:08:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall pushed the curtain aside just long enough to climb into the shower with her, and he shrugged. "I didn't even bother looking," he said, taking a moment to move his eyes over her body and fully appreciate the sight of water running over her skin and plastering her fiery hair against her face, neck, and shoulders.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:12:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe went over to him, and tilted her head up for a kiss as she wrapped her arms about his neck. "Glad you joined me either way." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:13:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall slipped his arms around her waist and moved in to meet her. When he lowered his head and moved his lips against hers softly, he held her gently against his chest, the hot water cascading over them both as her smooth, wet skin rubbed deliciously against his own.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:20:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She kissed back, her lips parting to let his tongue in as she pressed against him further. The hot water drizzled down on them, but she hardly noticed.&nbsp; As they moved closer, her breasts pressed against his chest, and she moaned a little softly, pulling back a moment for a bit of air. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:22:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When Phoebe drew her head back, Kendall traced her lower lip with the tip of his tongue as her soft lips parted in a quiet breath, then his body pressed tightly to hers again and his mouth moved along the line of her jaw. As he kissed and nibbled on the curve of her neck, he could feel the tips of her pert breasts hardening as they rubbed against his chest, and on her back, his hands wandered languidly over her warm, wet skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:30:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmmm...." she groaned softly, playfully trying to capture his tongue with her lips before they traveled to her jaw line and then progressed lower. "Such a bad influence on me..." she murmured, a husky purr coming from her lips. His hands didn't remain idle, as they began to feel about her moistened skin. She ran a hand through his hair, nuzzling against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:33:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah, I'm a real bastard like that," he murmured playfully, before lightly scraping his teeth against the corded muscle in her neck, then nuzzling his lips against the hollow of her throat to feel her pulse quickening beneath it. His hands slid from her hips to her thighs, then wrapped around, until he had a firm but gentle grasp on her ass, which he then took advantage of to draw her hips in against his own. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:41:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She giggled at his comment. "Maybe I should try to escape.." Phoebe said, pretending to try and escape his grasp, but soon feeling his teeth gently nipping at her neck before he nuzzled it so tenderly. "On second thought I....I think I'll stay." she managed out after a soft groan.<br><br>His hands wasted no time as they slid about until he had a good grasp of her ass, pulling her against him as she felt his excitement beginning to grow quite quickly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:44:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's kisses trailed up along the edge of Phoebe's ear, and she could feel his lips curl as he smiled. "I'm glad you decided to stick around," he whispered, before he caught her earlobe lightly between his teeth, suckling teasingly. A low, rumbling growl grew in his chest as her arms locked more tightly around his shoulders and the slow grind of her body on his stirred&nbsp; up his want anew.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:48:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe shivered despite the hot water that continued to rain down on them as their bodies began to intertwine about each other, as he took her ear into his mouth, tauntingly sucking at it. His growl made her purr into his ear. "Me too.." She could already feel herself beginning to moisten considerably, as she continued to rub up against his body. She whined for another kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:50:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall lifted his head at the sound of her soft whimper, and when he saw Phoebe, her face upturned meaningfully toward his, he covered her mouth with his again. His tongue moved over her lips before slipping between them, and his arms threatened to crush her body against hsi chest as he kissed her hungrily. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 08:55:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hungry kiss provoked her, and her grip tightened as she returned the kiss, just as eager. She felt their tongues dance together passionately as she stood on her tip toes, her hardened nipples grazing his chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 09:04:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall slowly broke the kiss again, with a gentle nip at her lower lip, and looked down into her face until she opened her eyes to meet his gaze. "I'm thinking," he said quietly, "That it's about time we found our way back to the bed." He licked his lips, his eyes trailing down over her body again, as if it would be a major act of will to wait even that long.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 09:16:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I concur." Phoebe said, through heavy pants as she looked up at him while her chest heaved with desire. She moved to turn off the shower as she moved to walk to the bed, reaching for a towel to dry herself off with quickly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 09:18:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall reached out, taking the towel from her gently, and his hands began moving over her body softly as he dried her. When he'd finished, he slid his arm around her hips and led her out of the bathroom, her body fitting perfectly against his as he took her back to the bed, and sat down on the edge of it, pulling her to stand between his knees, and looked up at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 09:23:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was still bashful but not quite as much as she was when they'd first been together. Her arms went about his neck as she looked down at him, a soft smile on her lips. She knew she'd never get tired of being held like this, as one of her hands came up to stroke his cheek.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 09:33:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall turned his head and pressed his lips into her palm, then drew them up along her fingers slowly. As he kissed each of her fingertips, his own hands drew her down into his lap, parting her thighs to straddle his while he lean back slightly, so that she could rest comfortably against his chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 21:37:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe couldn't help blushing at his tenderness, it made her feel so cherished, something that she felt she hadn't really known even though her memories were still very fuzzy outside of the memories of the phoenix. She couldn't look away as she watched each finger tip receive a gentle kiss as she was pulled onto his lap. straddling him. She wrapped her arms around him and nuzzled against his neck. "I don't ever want to leave you. Ever." she said quietly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-09-2011, 09:42:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled around her fingertip, his eyes shining as they looked up at her. "We'll see if you still feel that way when you've been stuck with me for a little while," he teased, his arms hugging her gently as she settled herself against his body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>19-09-2011, 22:21:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, let's see here. You've got a way of convincing me to agree with you that is mutually enjoyable, and you love my charming personality. Why wouldn't I want to stay?" Phoebe giggled out as she ran her free hand through his hair. That grin of his seemed to melt her every time, his eyes twinkling with mischief as he gazed up at her, his lips still pressed to a finger tip.<br><br>"Do you think you'd ever get tired of me?" she said, looking at him almost worried.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 09:16:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's grin widened and the twinkle became a wicked gleam. "Not unless you count the occasional urge to slap a strip of duct tape over your mouth," he said playfully, then nuzzled his lips against the palm of her hand and tightened his embrace around her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 18:47:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"See, now that'd make my lips sore. If you want to just have me shut up and have your way with me, all you have to do is say so" Phoebe's grin widened more as well as she dove in and began to kiss him as his arms tightened about her waist.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 19:31:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned against her lips and slowly leaned back as she pressed againt his chest. His tongue moved over her lips and slid into her mouth as he lay down, drawing her with him until she was lying against his chest and straddling his hips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 19:40:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe moaned softly as she felt his tongue at her lips, parting her own so they could kiss more deeply. She felt him lean back and was on top of him now, straddling him. She loved the feeling of his arms about her, she felt she'd never tire of it. Pulling back a little she giggled. "Is this going to be a nightly occurrence?" she said, nuzzling against his neck for a moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:05:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall tilted his head back and sighed, baring his throat to her as he ran his hand through her hair and groaned softly as the touch of her lips shot heat down his body. "I'd never presume to take that for granted," he breathed, then licked his lips. "Though I wouldn't mind at all."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:14:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe moaned a little bit, smiling at him as she went back to his lips, taking his lower one into her mouth and sucking at it a bit. "I don't think I'd mind either....seems to be working out fairly well so far don't you agree?" She purred as his hand went through her hair. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:16:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall moaned quietly, and would have nodded, save that it might have interrupted the wonderful sensation of her mouth teasing his lower lip. "No complaints here," he murmured and trailed his fingertips lightly over the nape of her neck and down her spine. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:19:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe only grinned, going in for another kiss, feeling the heat between her legs growing more. His finger tips excited her, making her even more aroused as she pulled back a little. She smiled a little and slid down his body, towards his throbbing member.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:30:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Phoebe drifted down his body, Kendall lifted his head and stared at her with wide, burning eyes. When her lips fluttered across his stomach and his cock tightened almost painfully, he groaned ferally and licked his lips. Part of him wanted to stop her, to pull her mouth to his and devour her as he took her, but it was overpowered by the lusty curiosity as he wondered what she would do, left to her own devices.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:32:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe stopped, looking at his shaft with a grin as she took it with her soft hand, and began to teasingly lick him. She did so for awhile, savoring his growls and moans until at last, she took him into her mouth as she'd done earlier that day. She began to move her head, gently sucking as her head bobbed, her golden eyes looking up to his face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:36:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled as Phoebe's delicate hands moved over his length, and she could feel the unflinching hardness against her palm as he arched his hips slightly into her touch. The moment her hot little mouth wrapped around the tip, his head tilted back, his eyes closed, and he moaned loudly. What had been been great in the car was now incredible, as he stretched out beneath her and lost himself in the unexpectedly expert ministrations of her mouth. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:47:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt the subtle arching of his his hips as her lips went about their pleasurable task. She loved the feel of him in her mouth, making him feel good as he always seemed to make her feel. This was indeed far better than when they'd been in the car, far more comfortable. Eventually, she removed her lips, her hand still stroking his member as she moved back up for a kiss. "My turn..." she whispered, huskily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:51:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall growled against her mouth and pressed himself more firmly against her hand, until her fingertips brushed over his balls as his hips rocked. He drew back slightly from the kiss and licked his lips. "Gladly," he said thickly. "Lie back."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:54:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe happily obliged, stretching out beautifully on the bed as she awaited him. Her eyes were alluring, beckoning him closer as she too licked at her lips, reaching for him. She wanted more of his lips before he descended to her folds, never getting enough of those sweet kisses.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 20:59:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall complied eagerly, planting his hands on the mattress above her shoulders and lowering his body down against hers. As her breasts nuzzled against his chest, he covered her lips with his once again. As he passionately explored her mouth with his tongue, a low, feral growl as he fought down the nearly overwhelming urge to ignore her request and simply drive himself into her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:05:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Y....your kisses always take m....my breath away..." Phoebe moaned, their tongues dancing in that familiar, lusty dance of desire. She heard his growl, and smiled into the kiss. She pulled away, looking at him with tenderness in her eyes. "I need a chance to breath..." her husky voice replied with that grin as she laid back to let him at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:12:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Breathe all you want," he whispered, nuzzling his lips against the curve of her neck. His body rested more heavily against her while he trailed kisses along her collarbone, and he lingered long enough to tease the soft, dusky tip of each of her breasts with lips, teeth, and tongue, before finally continuing his own slow descent.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:17:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Every kiss made her tingle as she let out soft murmurs, feeling him rest his body against hers as he began to move downwards. Her back arched a little as she felt him give a little extra attention to her her breasts, his lips, teeth, everything teasing them to hardness before he resumed his journey southward. She mewled excitedly, already knowing she was quite ready to go.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:23:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shuddered lustily when his head nestled between her soft thighs, and he found her more than ready for him. He nuzzled against her softly, lovingly trailing light kisses along the edges of her soft, fiery hair before drifting down over her soft, slickened lips. He teased her inner thighs with his fingertips and her lips with his kisses until, when she thought she'd go crazy if he made her wait any longer, his tongue slid between the soft folds and slipped tenderly inside her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:29:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"MMmmmm.....Kendall...." Phoebe panted softly, feeling his nuzzling and the light kisses that he planted just on the edges of her sex. She whined impatiently, both loving and hating his teasing as he drove her wild, his finger tips and and his lips kissing at her sex but not going in until she lifted her head to protest, just as his tongue dove inside her. She began to writhe a little, her cries filling the room.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:33:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall rumbled encouragingly, unwilling to move his mouth from her long enough to speak. His lips parted and pressed against her quivering folds as her thighs parted further and her back arched. The louder she cried, the more deeply he plunged his tongue, each time hooking the tip to stroke her inner walls as he drew it out again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:38:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe opened her legs more and more to give him better access as she groaned with every tender movement of his tongue as he darted in and out of her folds. She moved her hips gently, grinding as she panted heavily, arching her back as she moaned his name several times, quivering as if she would come soon. <br><br>"Kendall I....." she tried to say, before a small climax rolled over her. He knew she wasn't done, but had quite enjoyed his tongue's handiwork.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:41:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When Phoebe's slender body shivered and she cried out her release, Kendall's mouth pressed even more firmly against her, keeping his mouth on her through the entire time as silky wet heat surged against his lips and her muscles grasped and stroked at his invading tongue. When he lifted his head at last, his lips glistened with her honey before his tongue ran over them greedily. "You were saying?" he asked, his voice velvet and his eyes playful. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:44:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe grinned lifting her head a bit at him, "I think I said it a...already.." she murmured, catching her breath as she lifted a finger and beckoned him towards her seductively. Her body quivered but she wanted him, badly. She pulled him into another deep kiss, eagerly awaiting the feel of him sliding between her thighs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:49:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's arms snaked around her shoulders and her waist, and she felt her upper body being gently lifted away from the mattress and against his body as he met her mouth. She could taste herself on his lips and tongue again, and, after a moment, she felt herself being pressed back into the bed, his weight settling sensually on her, before he arched his back down and she felt the long, hard flesh of his cock gliding, torturously slowly, deep into her waiting body. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 21:52:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When she felt his arms about her body she brought her arms to his neck, pulling herself the rest of the way as they kissed. She could taste herself on his lips, and did not fully dislike it. She enjoyed the deep kiss until at last they pressed back against the mattress, as she felt him rest his weight on her before his cock began to slide slowly inside her. "Oh.....ahh.....Kendall..." she breathed, loving the torture of his slow entry. "So....good......ahh..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 22:45:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall kissed the corner of her mouth as she whimpered her pleasure, and he held her tenderly as his hips began to rock. The soft, warm tightness of her around him simultaneously soothed the aching need for her, and stirred it more intensely. His mouth had primed her wonderfully, judging by the feeling of her walls rippling around him as she took every inch of him, fully and completely. Each slow, gentle stroke touched her deep inside as he took her mouth again, his kisses now more gentle than intense as he made love to her for the second time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-09-2011, 23:39:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The gentle kiss at the corner of her mouth prompted Phoebe to gaze so lovingly at Kendall as she held him just as tenderly, feeling his hips rocking in a gentle motion between her thighs. She felt him slide in so gently, taking every inch of him with a soft groan as her folds cradled him so tightly. She responded even more when he began to plant those tender kisses drawing passion out of her even more. She pulled away for a moment whispering in his ear.."I'm falling in love with you..." her voice cooed, softly, sincerely. <br><br>Her hips moved with his, their bodies joined together fully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 00:02:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shivered against her at the soft sound of her words, but with excitement rather than revulsion. His hips stilled and he slowly lifted his head to look down into her eyes. He simply stared at her for a long moment, his body looming over her as his cock rested nestled within her. He licked his lips and smiled, a bit unsteadily. "Me... me too, Phoebe," he whispered, shifting his weight onto one arm so that he could raise his other hand to cup her cheek. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 00:11:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe had been uncertain of saying it, but she knew she was feeling it. She felt him still, but not pull away from her as he shivered a little. When he pulled back, she felt her heart beat speed up nervously as she saw his eyes gaze down into hers. She saw his unsteady grin, and felt a hand move to cup her cheek as he said that he felt the same. "You do...?" she smiled a little uncertainly up at him, a shy smile spreading on her lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 00:13:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded slowly as his fingertips pet her cheek softly. "Yeah," he whispered. "I know I should probably know better... shared stresses and all," he said, then sighed and shrugged, "but yeah, I do," he said again, this time with conviction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 00:16:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe felt like she was going to cry, but not tears of sadness as she threw her arms around him and held him close. "I'm so glad.." She nuzzled against him, so happy as she began to plant happy, hungry kisses on his neck before taking his ear lobe into her mouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 00:19:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall slowly bent his arms again, lowering himself to rest against her once more, and tilted his head away from her, letting her mouth tease his ear as he began rolling his hips anew. The low growl rumbled in his chest, vibrating against the hard, sensitive tips of her breasts as his body pinned hers gently, and he pressed his lips into the curve of her neck, nibbling softly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 00:32:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe groaned as the rumble of his chest vibrated against her sensitive, hardened nipples as she felt his lips in the curve of her neck. She nipped his ear one last time before nuzzling his head up to get a kiss. Her hands wandered over his backside, her delicate fingers tracing every muscle as she reached for and groped at his ass playfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 00:34:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled against her lips and played his tongue across her mouth. He used her soft grope as an excuse, and pressed his hips down, slowly but more firmly, grinding his hips against hers and pressing her ass gently into the mattress as he pushed himself into her, groaning against the kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 00:39:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His deeper thrust prompted another deep moan as Phoebe arched her back against him. She swallowed his groan as they continued to kiss, and she purred against him. Her body begin to beg for more as she moved her hips again, wanting him to take her deeper. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 16:02:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall sighed against her lips as her arms tightened around his neck and she lifted her hips to meet his. He began moving more quickly, plunging deeper into her as she pressed up against him, her body tightening and shuddering lustily. "Phoebe..." he whispered against her mouth. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 01:59:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Kendall...." she whispered back, her body moving with his as he went as deep as he could possibly go, her soft moans filling his ears. She knew she was beginning to build up towards an orgasm, her legs wrapping about him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 04:27:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's thrusting intensified as he felt her body tightening under him, every soft cry coaxing him on, until he was staring down at her. Her face flushed and contorted in pleasure as his movements gently bounced her slender body beneath his each time he drove into her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 04:36:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I....I'm gonna..." Phoebe clutched onto him, feeling herself quickly building up and soon bursting in a passionate climax, her husky moan in his ear as her grip tightens.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 04:42:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall groaned richly as Phoebe's body tightened around him, and it took only a few more strokes into that tight, quivering heat to pull him over the edge as well. He joined her in climax, his teeth clenching and lips tight as he came hard.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 04:48:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe fell against the bed, panting heavily as she looked into Kendall's eyes, smiling a tired but contented smile. "I'm so glad I dropped that towel..." she whispered softly, stroking his cheek.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 04:54:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall fell onto his side beside her and draped his arm limply across her waist. "Oh? Why is that?" he asked, nuzzling his face tenderly against her shoulder, half-dozing in the aftermath of their vigorous lovemaking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 04:59:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe purred as he nuzzled her shoulder, turning her body to face him. "Because if I hadn't we wouldn't be having these wonderful nights together." A soft grin spread across her lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 05:02:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled and kissed her grin, nodding. "True, and we'd both still be stumbling all over ourselves to hide the attraction," he reasoned, then kissed her again. "Good call," he agreed. He reached for her and was pulling her close to him when there was a dull, loud 'thump' and the door swung open, bashing against the wall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 05:06:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe giggled as he kissed her and heard approaching footsteps just before the loud thump and sat up, pulling the covers to her as she saw men rushing into the room, weapons aimed and bright lights aimed at them as she grabbed hold of Kendall. She whimpered, shaking as she had an idea who they are.<br><br>"What are we gonna do..." Phoebe said, looking about terrified. She'd had few moments of happiness, the idea of being dragged back and separated from Kendall terrified her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 05:36:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall sat up quickly and moved himself between Phoebe in the door as a man in a thousand-dollar suit stepped past the gun-wielding thugs, and the scientist's eyes narrowed. "Pierce," he hissed acidly, "Get the hell out of here." <br><br>Pierce's eyes seemed to flash -- a trick of the light, maybe -- and he smiled, not at all pleasantly. "I think not," he said, "Not without the Bio-Link property you stole," he said.<br><br>"You son of bitch," Kendall roared, leaping to his feet. He was answered with the sound of four 9mm semi-auto slides beeing pulled back. <br><br>"Oh please," Pierce said icily. "You're not quite as impressive as you think, egghead," he mocked, glancing downward pointedly, "no matter what she's been telling you. Get dressed before you embarrass yourself further."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 05:43:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe shrieked as she saw Kendall get up to protect her, hearing the weapons aimed and ready to fire. She wrapped the sheets around her and saw Pierce.<br><br>"I'm not going anywhere!" Phoebe said, going to Kendall and standing with him, holding tight. <br><br>"I'm not property!" Phoebe tried to protest, even as she felt a gloved hand grip her arm hard and yank her away as she started kicking and screaming. "LET GO!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 18:06:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall swung around when Phoebe shrieked, and, with an angry bellow, he lunged for the grunt that was grabbing at her. He'd ignored the man's playmate, though, and for his efforts, he received a moment of blinding white pain as the grip of a pistol whipped across his forehead, sending him sprawling. He fell between the beds, leaning back against the nightstand and stared up, unseeing as a trickle of blood on his forehead ran down along the side of his nose while he groaned incoherently. <br><br>"Get her in the car," Pierce said impatiently, waving his own gun toward Phoebe, "and put some pants on this asshole, then throw him in the trunk." He said. As two of the men moved to follow that order, Kendall squirmed uselessly, still too dazed to resist any further than that. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 20:57:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"KENDALL!!" Phoebe shrieked, struggling even more to get free as she saw her lover pistol whipped by another grunt. She managed to head butt the man restraining her and almost made it over to him as he laid sprawled out on the floor, dazed, but was again caught up and covered with a bed sheet.<br><br>"LET ME GO!!!" Phoebe shrieked, sobbing as she tried to get loose. Now, even more than before, she wished that the collar was off of her. She kept screaming for Kendall as they threw her in the back seat, and tried to escape to save him from being put in the trunk, before one of the men put a damp rag over her mouth. Her world went dark.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 00:27:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall felt queasy, and the warm trickle tickling his face made it worse. He could smell gas fumes, but couldn't see anything. From the way his knees jammed against his stomach and the painful bouncing against something hard, he reasoned that Pierce had followed through on his order to shove him in the trunk. He closed his eyes against the throbbing pain in his head, his ears still ringing, and lost consciousness again. <br><br>The next time he woke up, he was being dragged out of the trunk and shoved into a set of medical greens, then left alone. When he gathered himself enough to focus his eyes, he looked around and frowned. He was back in the BioLink research complex, in a room that very much resembled the one he'd taken Phoebe from.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 01:01:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe felt her eyelids try to lift, but it was difficult. It was if someone'd placed lead weights in them as she groaned and tried to will her body to sit up. She tried to remember what happened as her limbs started to move as she groaned. Then it hit her, and she sat up fast. Too fast, as she saw stars in her vision as she held her head dizzily.<br><br>"Kendall!? KENDALL!!!" she said, crying out frantically as she whipped her head about trying to find out where she was.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 04:20:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall stood up, and instantly regretted it. His head ached and another wave of nausea washed over him. He put his hand on his head to steady himself and staggered to the door. It was locked, just as he'd expected, but he had to try. He beat once against the door with his fist and moved back to the cot, sitting down and scowling at the floor. He didn't know where Phoebe was, but wherever it was, he was sure it wasn't good.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 04:23:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe found herself in a sterile room, in a patient's gown. Gone were the clothes that Kendall had gotten her, and she was hooked up to machines monitoring her vitals.&nbsp; She had basic amenities if that, and she started to cry. <br><br>She looked up when she heard the door knob turn, hoping it was Kendall somehow but knowing it wouldn't be.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 05:27:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall paced through the room, tugging at the locked drawers, hoping that he might find something useful. Other than some tongue depressor sticks and epi pens, he didn't. All of the metal tools that might have done him any good, though, were locked up tight and secure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 05:36:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe sees a stern looking woman come in with a tray. The woman glanced her over with disdain and set the tray down on the small nightstand beside her bed.<br><br>"Who are you...." Phoebe said, curling up, feeling leery of her. Anyone for that matter, save Kendall. The woman simply walked out, as if no one had spoken at all. The woman left, but someone else came in.<br><br>It definitely looked like someone who had some authority, not that Phoebe would know that as she'd seen many in lab coats and wouldn't be able to distinguish. However, his lab coat was a not exactly the same, almost looking like a jacket rather than a full on lab coat. He sat down, watching Phoebe and making an attempt at a charming smile. It didn't work however, that grin sending shivers down Phoebe's spine.<br><br>"Who the fuck are you..." Phoebe looked at him. "Where's Kendall!?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 06:44:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Now now, settle down, young lady," The man said easily. "I don't know what sort of garbage Dr. Kendall told you to take advantage of you, but no one is going to hurt you. My name is Dr. Jack Cameron, taking over for the negligent and out of control Dr. Kendall. Now, hopefully we can get you back on track, and he didn't mess things up too badly." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 06:49:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I want Kendall." Phoebe said, looking at the man frightened and also enraged. She wanted to do something but she didn't know what they'd done to Kendall.<br><br>"Where is he!?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 06:53:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cameron shook his head. "I'm afraid he's not here, and he's not going to be back. He's proven that he can't be trusted, by grabbing you and dragging you away. Now, please settle down and cooperate, so that we can know how much damage the rape did to you." He said, looking back at his clipboard. "Are you in any pain?" he asked, clinically.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 07:08:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Wha...!? He didn't rape me!" Phoebe protested, standing up and glaring at him. "He didn't force me at all!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 07:18:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cameron ignored her answer. "If you don't calm down, I'll have to have you sedated," he said sternly, "I don't want to do that. Now please answer my questions, so that we can move ahead."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 07:36:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"He didn't rape me."&nbsp; Phoebe said through clenched teeth. "I'm not in pain. I want him back."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 07:42:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cameron stood up, shaking his head. "As I said, that's not going to happen. He will not be coming back, so you might as well stop deluding yourself about what happened. Someone will be in shortly to bring you something to eat," he said, moving to the door. "And then after that, we'll run a few more tests, to make sure that there's nothing you've forgotten about."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 08:06:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not deluding myself you asshole. I want him back I love him!" Phoebe shrieked, trying to rush for the door. "I'm not your lab monkey!!" She almost makes it to the door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 10:51:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"He doesn't love you," Cameron said, shaking his head sadly. "We told him to leave without making a scene, and we wouldn't press charges, and he accepted the terms without a backward glance. He abandoned you." <br><br>As Phoebe charged for the door, she ran full-speed into Pierce's strong, hard chest. With a tight nod from the scientist, he produced a small hypodermic syringe, which he jabbed into Phoebe's thigh. It was only a few rapid heartbeats before she felt her body beginning to sag, and darkness fell over her again. <br><br>"Take her to observation one," Cameron instructed, shaking his head and smirking. "Three days and she loves him, huh?" he mocked. <br><br>"Scrawny little egghead must be a hell of a fuck," Pierce mused, picking up the now limp body and flipping her unceremoniously over his shoulder. A few minutes later, Phoebe was back where she'd awakened as the tranquilizer faded. This time, however, she found herself staring up at Cameron, and she was strapped, naked, to the table.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-09-2011, 21:58:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're a fucking liar!" Phoebe hollered, as she pressed on, and went full speed into Pierce's muscular chest with a thud. She tried to push back, but felt the pinch of a needle in her skin. "A....asshole...." she cried out as she sagged against him. Her eye lids fluttered closed.<br><br>She awoke some time later when she felt a cold breeze against her skin as she opened her eyes. She already knew something was wrong. First, she was strapped down, trying to lift her arms and realizing they weren't going to move very far. Secondly, she was in her birthday suit, as she began to panic and looked up<br><br>She scowled as she sat Cameron's face looking over her. "A liar and a pervert. Where the hell are my clothes!?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 07:52:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cameron didn't even glance up from his thin data tablet when he answered. "I think you're confusing me with your kidnapper," he said casually. "Start infrared recorders, please," he said to someone that Phoebe couldn't see. Cameron lowered the tablet, tucked it under his arm, and moved around behind the glass thermal wall similar to the one Kendall had been hiding behind when he first saved her. The next thing she knew, Phoebe felt the MMS being turned down, slowly, and only to 10%.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 08:03:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe had not been prepared for that as she shrieked at the sudden onslaught of power as her body jerked upwards, flames beginning to surround her body as she fought for control. She tried to focus, to think on Kendall as she grimaced from the strain. She remembered the passionate love making, how he'd rescued her and felt the vortex of flames beginning to fall under her sway. It was still rough however, as it still violently rushed about the room, the heat becoming unbearable. Her eyes were a vivid red as flames burned from them, her hair actually burning like fire rather than just looking like cascading red locks. <br><br>After about 20 minutes, she'd fallen against the bed, having just barely managed to get control, but the strain was quite visible. Any possible change could cause her to lose control again as she breathed heavily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>26-09-2011, 09:13:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cameron's lips tightened and he shook his head. "The subject's vitals are all over the place," he growled. "What the hell is going on? The MMS logs showed that she handled 20% without breaking a sweat." Angrily, he jerked the knob on the remote back down to full suppression, then stalked around the shield again and moved to stand over the table that Phoebe was bound to. <br><br>"I don't know what game you're playing, young lady, but you're not helping yourself," he warned acidly. He turned away again and moved into the observation room, closing the door behind him, leaving Phoebe alone. <br><br>Kendall squinted as the door opened, flooding the dim room with the bright, sterile light of the hallway. Without waiting to see who was coming for him, he charged at the figure in the door, lowering his shoulder. He needn't have bothered. A vice-like hand closed on his upper arm and swung him, redirecting his momentum into the concrete wall. Half-dazed, he felt his wrists being zip-tied, and heard Pierce's&nbsp; snarling voice. <br><br>"Stupid move, doc," he said, grabbing the back of Kendall's shirt and marching him toward the observation room.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>27-09-2011, 06:13:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe realized she'd panicked. Even with her focus, her feelings for Kendall, she'd freaked out. She was naked, scared and feared for Kendall's safety. The collar hadn't given her back as much power as she'd thought, but still, she wanted it off. But at the same time, if she was going to panic that fast, it might be safer until she knows Kendall is alive and well to keep the collar safely about her neck.<br><br>She still breathed hard, wanting to be clothed, shivering cold and crying.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>27-09-2011, 15:02:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When Kendall was marched into the observation room, he glowered as he came face to face with Cameron. "I don't know you," he growled, pulling out of Pierce's grasp and tugging the loose-fitting scrub shirt down. "What are you doing to Phoebe?" he demanded, and Cameron smirked. <br><br>"'Phoebe,' is it? Isn't that cute?" The other researcher mocked.&nbsp; "Almost as cute as your fake girlfriend out there. Tell me, did the pressure of heroism get to be too much, or did you plan to use her to lube your cock the whole time?" <br><br>"You asshole," Kendall snarled, starting toward Cameron and raising his fists. He didn't get far before the Pierce grabbed him again, and he was treated to the wall slamming against his back in response. <br><br>"The specimen," Cameron began, then smiled acidly, "I'm sorry. I mean <em>Phoebe</em>... is not responding the way historical data from her collar suggests she would be. Would you have any insight into that?"<br><br>"In other words," Kendall spat, "You're too incompetent at my old job, so you brought me back here to hold your hand. Get bent." <br><br>"Suit yourself," Cameron said, shrugging casually before he pulled something out of the pocket of his lab coat. Kendall's eyes widened as he recognized the remote for the MMS collar, just before his replacement turned the knob sharply to 30%, which was half again the most that Phoebe had experienced since she'd been revived. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>27-09-2011, 18:56:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe heard a voice. She heard Kendall. She started to cry with relief, smiling a bit as she turned her head in the direction of it. She knew she could probably handle the power, but instead allowed her body to panic, intentionally losing focus. If she could do that, if she could keep it up, maybe it would help them find a way out of this. <br><br>Then, she'd happily burn this fucking place to the ground. "Kendall?!" Phoebe yelped out, but soon shrieked again, letting the fire take control rather than trying to learn to control it as the flames swept over her naked form, her eyes like little fire pits containing a burning blaze.<br><br>She didn't speak, only screamed as she felt raw power, knowing she had to learn to control it without giving Cameron the the idea that she was faking this nor that she wasn't in as much pain as she made it look.<br><br>The flames began to move away from her body, starting to lick at the walls of the room as if trying to reach for something. Inwardly, Phoebe felt herself sitting in front of something. She retreated into her thoughts, and found herself face to face with the phoenix who'd been killed. Or at least a rough image of it. "Hello Phoebe." was all it said. "It is nice to be able to talk to you. I had not planned to share my power, but I was given no choice."<br><br>"Why.....why do I have your memories?" Phoebe shouted in her thoughts, watching the creature sit silently watching. <br><br>"It's very simple. I want revenge. I can be reborn but because of the gross violation of my body when I was killed, I am held back from it. It will take too much time for me to regenerate myself. So I had to communicate with you. I am sorry for the suffering I may have brought you, but it would seem that you too seek revenge for the cruelty brought upon you by these agents of science."<br><br>"Kendall is different!"<br><br>"I know he is, he is one of few who embraces the positive uses of science. I've no qualms with him." The phoenix nodded. "I can't fully help you control your power, but you are learning fast. I am confident you will be able to get out of this, but it won't be easy." With that, the phoenix vanished, and Phoebe returned to her body, just as the collar was turned back on to full power. The flames for the moment, died down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>28-09-2011, 04:51:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No!" Kendall cried as Phoebe's body bucked with the surge of power. He grabbed for the remote device, surging forward into a stumble as he took Pierce's fist to his kidney. He felt his knees buckling as pain lanced down to his toes and up to his gut, but on the way down, he got his payback. Throwing his elbow back, he caught the head of corporate security between the legs. He crumpled, and Kendall was on Cameron a moment later, bruising his knuckles on the mans face and his knees on his ribs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>28-09-2011, 05:08:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe could hear the sounds of combat but wasn't registering them as she continued to deal with the swirling power and the inner conversation she was having with the phoenix. Soon, however, she was back, and she heard the sound of Kendall's fists flying into the face of Cameron in the other room.<br><br>She managed to regain control of it again, and panted heavily. The panic and sudden influx of power was causing her to have more stress than she needed as she laid there, hoping to be untied soon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>28-09-2011, 05:21:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall had just about gotten the remote away from Cameron when he heard a click&nbsp; behind him as a gun cocked. He tried to dive out of the way, but it was too late. He was pistol-whipped again and staggered heavily into the thick reinforced glass, catching a sight of Phoebe writhing against her bonds before he slumped to the floor.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>28-09-2011, 05:42:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe heard the sickening crack of the gun as it&nbsp; connected with Kendall's head. That was all she needed, as her eyes flew open, red with flaming rage.<br><br>As if she had been tied with construction paper cuffs, Phoebe ripped her bindings, the MMS collar failing miserably as it crackled and became useless. Phoebe was surrounded by flames, her hair like a bonfire on her head as she broke through the wall and collided with Cameron, slamming him into the wall with loud thud.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>28-09-2011, 06:14:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall staggered to his feet, his eyes blinking as he tried to fight off the double-vision. He did a double take as he saw Cameron lying unconscious at the feet of a literally glowing Phoebe, her nude body wreathed in flames as Pierce moved to confront her. <br><br>"Don't even think about it, girl," Pierce warned, his eyes flashing an icy blue. "The chimera is fire <em>and</em> ice." As if to&nbsp; make his point, his balled fists quickly became covered in a layer of frost which grew&nbsp; into gauntlets of ice. "You won't find me so easy."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>28-09-2011, 06:18:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe just looked at him. Fire...Ice, that didn't matter. All that mattered was keeping Kendall safe. She simply stepped in front of him, growling at Pierce.<br><br>"I don't care what you are ass hat. You can go fuck yourself." Phoebe said, taking a defensive looking stance as she watched Pierce's fists become balls of frozen destruction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>28-09-2011, 06:26:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Pierce had no problem taking the offensive. His fists flew in a flurry, so cold that they seemed to burn her fiery skin any time she blocked a punch or allowed one to graze her.&nbsp; She did have one advantage, that was rather important: Pierce was a company man, through and through and, as such, was moving with the intent to capture her again, probably to refit her with a new collar. So, though he relentlessly pressed the attack, he was decidedly non-lethal about it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>28-09-2011, 06:28:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe definitely took a few hits, but also managed to block a few. The cold definitely hurt her a little, but she endured it. She began to increase the heat in the room, directing it towards Pierce as she focused hard to set those fists on fire, melting them with pure, angry flames.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>29-09-2011, 11:16:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				If the heat was a problem for the security boss, he didn't show it. He was, in fact, barely even sweating as he brawled with Phoebe, trying to get a grasp on her to force her into submission. <br><br>Kendall, however, was a different story. A low, anguished moan sounded from the floor where he was lying, and he was panting as he stared helplessly at the fight, looking miserable and feeling useless. His face was flushed and the thin cotton scrubs he was wearing were soaked with sweat, clinging to his body and becoming almost translucent across his chest. With Pierce's attention firmly on Phoebe, he staggered to his feet, slowly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>29-09-2011, 23:26:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe growled, flinging what could only best be described as as fiery daggers into the eyes of her opponent, hoping if nothing else to at least cause an uncomfortable temporary blindness. If he was fire and ice, then the flames wouldn't hurt him quite as much, but she'd seen his eyes flash blue. It was worth a shot. <br><br>Her focus was on her opponent, as she didn't see Kendall either as he rose to his feet. Phoebe simply focused on sending flames at her opponent, making efforts to either restrain him with fire, or find vulnerable attack points on his body. Anywhere she saw blue or felt cold she went for, hoping to lessen his power and make him weaker.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>01-10-2011, 07:32:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Pierce hissed as Phoebe's tongues of fire licked harmlessly at his cheeks and guttered out. He'd just begun closing the distance between them, when his eyes widened. He slumped forward against Phoebe's bare chest, then crumbled to the floor at her feet, a patch of wet hair clinging to the base of his skull.&nbsp; Behind him, Kendall's body shook as he stared down at the man in horror, the fire extinguisher falling from limp fingers. He lifted his gaze to her and shrank back, holding up his hand to his face. "Leave off, Phoebe," he pleaded, "before you hard-boil my insides."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-10-2011, 05:28:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe looked on stunned as she quelled the flames blazing about her, until she stood before him looking as she normally did. But she wanted to be sure. She wanted to be sure that Pierce was out of commission. She checked to make sure he was out cold, then ran over to Kendall holding him close. "I didn't hurt you did I?!" she pulled back, looking extremely worried. "I guess I wasn't paying attention....I'm sorry"<br><br>She helped him to his feet. She looked back at Pierce. "Is he dead?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2011, 05:34:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shot her a weary smile, and shrugged. "I'll be all right. I just didn't have the option of getting out of the kitchen," he said, tugging at the shirt clinging to his chest. He glanced down at Pierce and shrugged again. "I don't know. Let's find you some clothes and get out of here before we find out, shall we?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-10-2011, 05:45:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nodding, Phoebe began to strip Pierce's shirt off of him, looking for some cuffs just in case. Upon finding them and taking the keys, she cuffed pierce in a rather awkward position (his hands between his legs). She buttoned up the shirt, fortunate that it went just low enough to give her some modesty while they made their getaway.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2011, 05:50:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Frowning, Kendall hesitated for a moment before he, too, crouched down beside the unconscious (?) man, reaching under his arm into his shoulder holster, and helping himself to Pierce's gun. Gingerly, he tucked it into the waist of his pants, like he'd seen in the movies, and moved with Phoebe out of the observation room and into the corridor. "I don't think the nurse's disguise plan is going to work again," he mused, grimly. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-10-2011, 05:57:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, if you have any better ideas. Dead or not he won't be needing this shirt. Unless my blinding beauty could charm our potential killers if we don't escape the shirt stays." Phoebe said. "Now let's just figure a way out of this. Any bright ideas?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-10-2011, 06:11:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall gave her an irate look. "I'm not talking about the shirt, Phoebe," he hissed under his breath. "I'm trying to figure out how the hell we're going to get out of here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-10-2011, 07:43:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hey, don't look at me like that. You didn't have some creepy pervert strap you to a bed naked and stuff." Phoebe tried to think too. <br><br>"Do you know any back ways to get through this place? I mean, emergency exits or something?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-10-2011, 04:20:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded and grabbed her wrist. "The fire stairs," he said, tugging her down a crossing corridor. "They're alarmed and have cameras, but..." he waved his free hand airily as the alarm klaxons continued to scream all around them," ... we really weren't doing well on the stealth anyway."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-10-2011, 04:24:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When he takes her hand, she holds firmly as she nods. "I never claimed to be a ninja anyway. Let's blow this joint." Phoebe ran when he ran, keeping her hearing and vision focused to alert him if she spotted anything.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-10-2011, 11:29:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As the pair ran toward the emergency stairwell, the people they encountered took one look at the gun in his hand and gave them a wide berth. They managed to reach the alarmed door without running into any of Pierce's thugs, and when he shouldered the door open, Kendall lifted his head and his heart fell. The stairs spiraled upward five stories, and just looking at them made his sides hurt. It didn't help that he had a good idea what they'd find&nbsp; when they reached the lobby, either. He and Phoebe weren't keeping it a secret that they were making another break for it, but this time, security would be waiting.&nbsp; <br><br>"Come on, Phoebe," he said, trying to hide the uncertainty in his voice as he tugged her arm gently and moved to start running up the stairs. "We've got to head to the roof," he decided, knowing that one pistol wasn't going to get them out of the front door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-10-2011, 23:38:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Is this going to wind up like in horror movies where the stupid blonde runs up the stairs where the Killer is hiding instead of chancing a run for the front door?" Phoebe said, never the one to allow a perfectly good jest to go to waste.<br><br>Seeing his gaze she nodded. "Alright slick, what's your plan then? I don't know that I can fly us anywhere so here's hoping they have a helicopter or something or another way down the building." She wrapped her arm under his shoulders, she knew he had to be in pain. "No, I'll carry you. Or better, we'll carry each other. Now let's move!" Phoebe said, moving with him up those stairs as fast as their legs and bodies would allow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 14:25:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head, panting as they rushed up the stairs. Below, they could hear the heavy emergency doors slamming opened. "Company's... coming!" he huffed. "Unless you... can Matrix us... through the lobby... it's our only... shot. Now... move it!" he said, ignoring the stitch under his arm. He pulled the gun out of his pants and held it in a sweaty hand as they burst through the door onto the roof. With a gentle shove, he pushed her out onto the roof and shoved the door closed behind him, wedging it with a length of pipe. <br><br>"No helicopter," he lamented, doubling over and putting his hands on his thighs to catch his breath. "Any luck learning to fly <em>without</em> carrying me?" he asked, inspired by her snark. "If we split up, we can meet up again later when we lose them."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 20:27:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe burst onto the rough as he shoved her through the door, and heard him wedge the pipe in before she realized with a heavy pit of dread in her gut that there was no helicopter. They were trapped. She turned around as she heard him panting heavily and ran over. "Kendall are you ok!?" She ignored any protests he may give her and leads him over and sets him down, inspecting him to make sure he wasn't fatally wounded.<br><br>"I'm not leaving you here." she said flatly, looking in his eyes with an intense gaze. "And I don't even know if I can fly, I'm only half-phoenix. That doesn't mean I can become one or go all uber-powerful."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 03:41:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall straightened and waved her away. "I'm fine. The run up the stairs didn't do my ribs any favors after that primate and his gestapo kicked them in before," he said sourly, walking toward the side of the roof. He peered across the alley at the next rooftop, only about 8 feet lower and a good fifteen feet away. He frowned. "Try," he said, looking back at her. "It's your only chance of getting out of here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 03:45:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head, stubborn to the end. "I'm not leaving you!" she said, getting frustrated. "Either we both go or we both stay, I don't want to lose you." She couldn't help it, even now she went into his arms holding him close. She kissed his cheek for a moment before pulling back. <br><br>"I'm gonna get us both out of here...." she said, closing her eyes. She tried to imagine wings, big, powerful, fiery wings sprouting from her back to lift her and Kendall to safety. She kept trying, but the power surging from her was still a bit wild. After a great strain she cried out as flaming wings formed on her back, powerful and strong. she moved to try and lift him, flapping her wings to gain air.<br><br>She managed to get herself up a little, but with Kendall's weight it made it harder to try and fly at all. "I...I'm not leaving you....I'm not!" Phoebe said, still persisting in trying to rescue them both.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 06:15:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head. "It's too risky," he said, pulling away. He squeezed her hand then let her go, backing away from her. "Get out of here," he said, glancing back to the gap between the buildings. "There's a long-term motel on Washington. A friend of mine is in room 42. Meet me there," he told her, backing away from the side and steeling himself. "Now get going, Phoebe!" he barked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 06:18:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"But Kendall..!" she said, tears brimming her eyelids as he shoved her away. She made one attempt to hover back at him, but when he barked at her she dropped her hands. She turned away before he could see her tears as she flew off, using the wind to pick up speed and rise up as high as she could.<br><br>She flew without stopping towards her destination, taking care not to be stupid and advertise herself to the masses. <br><br>* * * * * * *<br><br>After a little while, she eventually makes her way to the motel, having followed the map she'd found as she walked almost zombie-like towards the room, knocking on it.<br><br>A spindly looking man, nowhere near as attractive as Kendall, opened the door. He was dressed like the kind of underground hacker one would see in a movie, and Phoebe only said one small sentence. "Kendall....told me to....come here.."<br><br>Phoebe blinked, and the man saw her condition and looked around, paranoid, leading her in. "Shit....what is he gonna get me into now? Damnit all...." he says, freaking out but getting her a drink and letting her rest, going to order some food for them. She sat, fearing for Kendall, worried sick. She trusted he'd be there. He had to come. He had to.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 06:59:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall watched her fly off, then turned his eyes back to the alley. He swallowed hard and ran toward the edge of the roof at top speed. He was half-tempted to close his eyes to help him pretend he wasn't doing the phenomenally stupid thing he was doing. As he hit the edge, he leapt into space. He stared as the opposite wall loomed closer and upward. <em>Oh, shit...</em> he thought, realizing that he wasn't going to make it. His ribs screamed as they slammed against the brickwork wall, and he hung from his arms, scrabbling for purchase. He dragged himself up, at last, and wobbled to his feet, staggering as he ran for the stairwell. <br><br>It was well after midnight when he showed up at Dan McAvoy's motel room. His face was pale, save for the black circles around his eyes, and he'd managed to change his clothes. "Jesus, Chris," his friend frowned, pulling him into the room. "What's going on?" <br><br>"Long story, Mac," Kendall groaned, limping into the room. "Did Phoebe get here all right?" <br><br>McAvoy nodded. "The leggy redhead with the bare ass? Yeah, she's out cold in the bedroom."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 07:04:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe'd fallen asleep almost immediately after eating, the stresses of the day having taken their toll on her. She was glad that his friend Dan had given her a t-shirt that was long enough for being modest and let her take a shower. She'd done so, feeling much better in one aspect but frustrated and worried for Kendall.<br><br>Still, as much as she fought to stay awake, she'd crashed hard and fast. She stirred a little when she heard the sound of the bedroom door open a bit then close softly.<br><br>"Dan....? Is Kendall here?" she moved to sit up faster.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 07:15:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall was sitting, bare-chested and holding a beer in one hand. His left side was all one ugly purple-yellow bruise as he told McAvoy what had happened. <br><br>"You're full of it," Mac said, disbelieving, and Kendall shook his head without taking the bottle out of his mouth. <br><br>"No bullshit, Mac," he said. "We were four hours from Valeria when BioLink's gorilla's jumped us and dragged us back. How do you think this happened?" he said, gesturing to his side and wincing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 07:19:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When no one answered, Phoebe got up, and opened the door. She sighed with relief. There sat Kendall, minus a shirt and holding a beer. She saw the horrid bruise on his side but she didnt' slow down anymore as she crossed the room and threw her arms around him.<br><br>"You're ok!!!" she squeezed, trying hard not to hurt him too much.<br><br>She ignored the fact that she had on no underwear as she ran past, accidentally flashing her posterior to Mac.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 07:30:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mac's eyes practically fell out of their sockets as he stared, and Kendall whimpered as her arms locked around his neck. He wrapped his free arm around her waist and hugged her gently. "Easy, sweetheart," he pleaded quietly, patting the small of her back comfortingly. "I'm fine," he assured her. "What about you? Did anyone follow you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 07:45:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not that I could tell, I tried to be as careful as possible with flaming wings sprouting out of my backside." Phoebe grinned, trying to keep herself from crying. She didn't want to be mushy.<br><br>She saw Mac's expression and realized looking down why he had it. "S...Sorry...." she stammered, grabbing a nearby fleece blanket and throwing it about her waist so she'd be more modest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 07:56:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Eyes up, Mac," Kendall growled as Phoebe rushed to grab the blanket from the couch in the living room. <br><br>Mac blinked, then looked back to his college classmate. "Wait a sec," he said. "You and... and her? You didn't tell me that. I didn't mean anything by it, Chris, you know that," he offered, defensively. <br><br>"I know, I know," Kendall said, deflating, and slipping his arm around Phoebe's now-covered waist when she came back again. "Thanks for helping her out, Mac." <br><br>Mac shrugged. "She dropped your name at the door. What else was I gonna do?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 07:59:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She couldn't help but blush and almost giggle a bit as Kendall growled his warning at Mac, who almost instantly went into apology mode. She smiled and held him close as his arm went about her waist.<br><br>"He's been on his best behavior, he got me pizza when I came in. I really like pizza a lot." she nodded emphatically. She looked and also nodded to Mac with her thanks. "Thanks for taking me in I mean I.....I.....well thanks." <br><br>She was careful not to lean to much on him as she knew his sides had to be sore. Eventually, she pulled away, but didn't move entirely away as she took a chair and sat nearby. "So.....what now?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 08:18:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shrugged. "I still think the original idea is the way to go... get you to Valeria. Except now I wouldn't mind giving BioLink a kick in the danglies, while we're at it," he mused venomously. "That's where you come in, Mac."<br><br>Mac grinned. "Sounds like fun. What's my part," he asked. "Always happy to piss off the suits." <br><br>Kendall winced as he slid his hand into his pocket, and placed a USB flash drive onto the table. "When we're gone, do me a favor and make sure this gets out on the wire. Far and wide, if you catch my drift." <br><br>Mac picked up the drive and looked at it curiously. "What is it?" <br><br>"BioLink's research notes on Phoebe there."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 08:25:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe watched as Kendall handed over the flash drive as Mac eagerly took it, more than happy to help them. She was a bit uncertain about what might be on there, but knew that it would help people find out about BioLink and what they did to her. <br><br>"You are staying with me when we get there.....right?" Phoebe looked at Kendall, her eyes staying locked on his while Mac seemed eager to get the information on that flash drive out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 08:31:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mac nodded. "I know just the sites," he said, tucking the drive into his own pocket. <br><br>Kendall took Phoebe's hand and gave it a gentle squeeze in response, though he didn't voice any answer to her. "Just make sure you're covering your tracks. They'll know it came from me, but you don't need them after you, too." <br><br>Mac snorted. "Who do you think you're talking to, Chris," he smirked. "I can make it look like it came from a laser printer in Bucharest if I want. I'm covered."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 08:33:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His confidence in his skills made her smile. Kendall wouldn't have sent her to an amateur that's for sure, and she knew they would be fine. At least she felt more so now. <br><br>She felt his gentle squeeze but still wanted him to answer, hating his evasion of the question. "So, are we going to stay the night here or are we going to make a run for it now?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 09:02:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall sighed. "The car is a good five hundred miles away," he said, "And I spent fifteen hours in the trunk of a Lincoln, got the shit kicked out of me, and almost fell off of a building," he said. "I could use some sleep," he admitted, then looked at Mac. "How about it? Mind if I knock off on your couch for a few hours?" <br><br>Mac shook his head. "No go. That leaves Phoebe in bed with me, and <em>I</em> want to live to see the future." He grinned. "You guys take the bed." <br><br>Kendall nodded and stood up wearily. "Thanks, Mac," he said, "I owe you one."<br><br>"At last count, you owe me twenty-six, Chris," Mac smirked. "And I'm not <em>that</em> generous. Rule number seven is in force, Chris," he warned. <br><br>"Duly noted. Thanks, Mac," Kendall said, giving Phoebe's hand another squeeze before wandering tiredly into the bedroom.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 22:00:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"26? Jesus Kendall what have you gotten him into in the past?" Phoebe looked at him, her jaw dropping. But then she grinned, having been teasing a bit. "You aren't walking, I'll help you to bed." she had a slight impish grin, but unless he was up for it she wouldn't ask. <br><br>"It's good you aren't sharing a bed with me Mac, I snore and steal the sheets." Phoebe said with a chuckle.<br><br>"I'm guessing rule seven is no sex in his bed." Phoebe said with a sigh after she'd helped Kendall into the room whether he asked for it or not. "Fair enough, I guess you'd have that rule at your place too."<br><br>She didn't lay down however, instead going around behind Kendall before he had a chance to lay down and starting to rub his shoulders. "I really am glad you're ok....well, alive. Maybe not ok with all the roughhousing and whatnot." She leaned in and kissed his cheek, resting her head for a minute. She whispered, with a mischievious tone to her voice, "We don't have to do anything on his bed.....I mean if you wanted to do anything..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-10-2011, 05:00:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall chuckled and nodded. "Yeah, there was an unfortunate misunderstanding junior year, when we were roommates," he said, "the other guy's bed is off-limits." He laughed a bit louder, then winced, leaning back slightly against her as her fingers worked his shoulders. "I'll be fine, I'm just sore," he said, sighing. "Though I don't think these bruised ribs would let me be any good to you in the carnal department." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-10-2011, 05:05:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe gave a half-frown but did smile a little. "I guess I can wait for one night." she chuckled before pulling away and letting him lay down.<br><br>"So.....what should we do then?" She said, sliding under the blankets and snuggling against Kendall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-10-2011, 05:33:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall closed his eyes and settled gingerly against the mattress, and smiled when Phoebe nuzzled up against his back. "You can do whatever you want," he said, not being nasty about it. "I'm just going to close my eyes for a few minutes," he murmured.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-10-2011, 05:42:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What I want to do might be bad for your ribs." she giggled but snuggled gently against him, careful not to put too much pressure on his side. <br><br>She did lean over him and plant a light kiss on his lips, and went against the voice in her head as she let it deepen a little bit before forcing herself away, not wanting to wind up doing something they could hold off of for a little while.&nbsp; <br><br>"So what was it that made you first get interested in science and stuff like that?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-10-2011, 05:52:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall was just on the edge of sleep when Phoebe spoke. He opened his eyes slowly, taking a moment to re-engage his brain, at least partially. "I was just always good at it," he mumbled, shrugging. "Seemed silly not to go with what I was good at."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-10-2011, 05:54:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe grinned. "Ok ok I get it...you're tired." she smiled a little bit, kissing his cheek. "I'll pepper you with a million questions tomorrow."<br><br>She laid there with him, just listening to his breathing until she too began to drift off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-10-2011, 03:17:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The sun hadn't yet risen when Kendall woke up. His body ached horribly and his fitful sleep had him feeling particularly grouchy about it, but he slid carefully out of Phoebe's grasp, taking care not to wake her, and walked out into the living room, closing the door softly behind him. Mac was still in front of the computer with a pair of headphones on and staring intently at the sickly glow of the monitor. Having some experience in his friend "in the zone," he moved into the kitchen and turned on the light, announcing his presence without scaring the life out of the computer geek. <br><br>"What are you still doing at four in the morning?" Kendall asked conversationally as Mac took off the headphones. <br><br>"Doing you a favor," Mac answered, patting an envelope on the desk next to him. Grabbing a soda from the fridge, Kendall raised an eyebrow and walked to the desk to pick it up. He opened it and peered inside, and saw several small, plastic cards. <br><br>"I don't get it," he said. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-10-2011, 04:31:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe only stirred a little, also in need of sleep. She didn't awaken when Kendall left her embrace, but she did seem to whimper a little as she felt him slip away. <br><br>Her dreams were calmer now, but she knew they had to make it to that place he'd spoken of. But her greatest fear was him leaving her there, and being all alone. She didn't want him to just dump her by the wayside. She wanted him to stay with her.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>10-10-2011, 11:47:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mac looked at Kendall oddly. "What's there to get? It's a fake ID and a pre-loaded cash card. You do know that they can track your credit card when you use it, right?" he said, trying not to come off as if Kendall was an idiot, but not quite pulling it off. Kendall pressed his hand to his face. <br><br>"That explains it," he said wearily, realizing how Pierce and his goons had found them so easily. "I didn't even think of that." <br><br>Mac grinned. "Well, you're not exactly coming from a habit of staying under the radar. There's about a grand on the card, that should get you where you're going. Just don't draw attention to yourself. That ID will get you past bartenders and hotel clerks, but the cops will see through it in a few seconds," he warned. <br><br>Kendall nodded and closed the envelope. "Thanks, Mac. Really." <br><br>Mac waved a hand dismissively. "Forget it. I know you'll get me back when you're not running for your lives anymore," he said with a grin. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>10-10-2011, 21:59:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe awoke not too long after, hearing voices as she got up.<br><br>She'd missed most of the conversation, but she stood quietly outside the door, listening to Mac and Kendall talking. She knew she'd need to thank Mac too for helping them so much, he was putting himself at risk even if he was able to hide very well. <br><br>She opened the door a little, poking her head out.<br><br>"I'm not interrupting am I...?" she said a bit tiredly. "I heard talking so I...figured I'd come and stay in the loop."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-10-2011, 17:06:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled over his shoulder at Phoebe. "No, not interrupting at all," he assured her. "We're just talking. Feeling any better?" he asked, then turned to Mac with a grin. "Well, now that we're up, you can sack out at last."&nbsp; <br><br>Mac nodded and grunted loudly as he stood. "Amen to that," he said, rolling his shoulders and arching his back as he stretched. "Are you guys going to stick around a bit longer, or are you heading back to the underground already?" <br><br>Kendall shook his head. "We should probably get going before anyone finds out we're here," he reasoned. Mac's face darkened slightly, but he nodded. <br><br>"You're probably right," he said, holding out his hand. "You watch your back, Chris. You need to stay safe long enough to pay me back." <br><br>Kendall took his hand and nodded. "We will. Thanks for everything, Mac."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-10-2011, 18:15:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I should be asking you that. I'm ok....just tired that's a.." Phoebe said with a sleepy grin as she came over and gently sat herself in Kendall's lap. <br><br>She saw Mac stretch out as Kendall told him he could have his bed back, and was glad to give it up. Mac had done quite a lot for him, and he had most definitely earned a good night's rest.<br><br>"We're leaving now...?" she said a bit flustered, looking down at her bare legs. "I do......well I can't walk around with my ass hanging out."<br><br>When he thanked Mac, Phoebe turned her golden eyes to him. "Yeah....thank you." She really was very grateful, and flashed him a tender grin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2011, 04:57:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded sagely. "Good point," he agreed. <br><br>Mac grinned. "I don't think anyone would mind," he mused idly, but he took a pair of jogging pants off of the pile of clean, but unfolded laundry on the couch, and tossed them to Phoebe. "But if you must, here," he said. "I mean it, you guys. Be careful," he said. When the pair left, after another reluctant good-bye between Kendall and his old roommate, the scientist sighed and looked at Phoebe. "We'll need to get you some shoes," he said. "At this hour, they'll have to be 24-hour department store fare," he added apologetically.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-10-2011, 06:43:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe grinned and dismissed his apology. "Relax, having shoes is better than not. And these pants are kinda comfy..." Phoebe said, tugging a little at the pants Mac had given her. She giggled again as he'd commented that few would have issue with seeing her walking around naked from the waist down, but she somehow gathered it might cause problems for them if she did.<br><br>"I've never been to a 24-hour store anyways so...it'll be fun for me." she said with a grin as she took his hand. "We can make it sorta like a date, I can try stuff on, and you can pretend to bitch about having to give me your opinion on it." she chuckled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-10-2011, 09:40:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned and placed his hand gently on her lower back, guiding her alongside him while they walked. "Just don't draw attention to us until we get you some shoes," he said, "or they'll kick us out." His eyes fell to the ground in front of them, watching for anything unpleasant that Phoebe's bare feet would probably want to avoid. "We'll get a full shopping trip later," he told her, "Right now, we're tight on both time and money, not to mention on foot, so we'll grab a few changes of clothes and then try to get our hands on another car."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-10-2011, 21:12:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Understood." Phoebe did a mock salute as he drilled her playfully. "Anything else sir?" she teased right back. She leaned against him as his hand gently came to the small of her back. But she didn't lean fully, not wanting to hurt his ribs. <br><br>"Great. You can help me pick out lacy thongs and whatnot." Phoebe grinned with a wicked gleam in her eyes. "You can do the bitching thing then too, but I doubt it'd be because you weren't enjoying the shopping...." she giggled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-10-2011, 10:04:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned over at her, though most of his attention remained on the ground in front of them. "I certainly can't complain about your enthusiasm, Phoebe." He said as they moved down the sidewalk toward the large, box-shaped building ahead of them. <br><br>When they reached it and headed inside, Kendall took her arm and led her toward the women's clothing area. When a late-night stock worker looked at them oddly, he smiled sheepishly and shrugged. "Our bags were stolen from the airport," he offered by way of explanation. The youth shrugged and went back to his work.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-10-2011, 22:57:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe had to bite her lip to keep from laughing at Kendall's excuse for her attire. "Very smooth." she teased quietly as she moved about to pick out some clothing and then went to try them on. After an hour or so she'd managed to find a few bras and matching panties that she liked, and had already tried on some shirts and pants that were good enough to get them where they needed to go.<br><br>"Hey Kendall come see this one?" Phoebe held the door closed and softly called to him, wearing a burgundy and black lace bra and panty set. She figured she'd have a little fun in surprising him by not telling him she was in her underwear rather than the last pair of jeans she said she was going to slip on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 01:25:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grunted impatiently and set the things he was holding into their cart, then carefully pushed his way into the changing room. When the door closed behind him, he frowned and turned to face her, and his mouth fell open. "Uh..." he stammered, staring as his eyes moved over her body. "Yeah, they're nice," he said absently. "I like it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 01:35:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe grinned wickedly as she decided to tease him a little bit more. "What do you like best about it?" she said, putting on an innocent face as she folded her arms under her bust and lifted them up.<br><br>She would tease him later for sure about his jaw dropping. "The bra...or the panties?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 01:39:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shrugged and didn't answer until his eyes began to sting from not blinking. He did so. "Um... both, I suppose?" he said without conviction. "They certainly show off the rest of you beautifully."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 02:28:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe loved how he was so stunned that his eye lids weren't blinking. Eventually he did. "Glad you like them." she smiled, as she turned around and began to unclasp the bra, not waiting for him to leave. Soon she let it fall next to the pile of clothing she'd picked out as she went to also strip down her panties and put on the sweat pants and shirt. They hadn't yet paid for the panties and bras, and she did not want to risk getting them into trouble.<br><br>But she was quite enjoying Kendall's reactions.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 03:01:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After Phoebe had stripped out of the lingerie and pulled her sweats back on, but before she could pull the shirt over her head, Kendall stepped toward her and placed his hands on her bare shoulders. "That was a dirty trick, Phoebe," he whispered against her ear as he pressed his chest softly against her back. His mouth lingered for a moment and he nibbled on her earlobe for a moment before letting her go. "Now get dressed before I get us into real trouble," he said with a husky tone beneath his grin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 03:07:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe let out a surprised but pleased little moan as she felt him suddenly holding her by her shoulders, his lips taking her ear lob and then playfully nipping at him. He felt so nice and warm, she sighed and leaned against him. <br><br>When he pulled back she turned around pouting but then she started giggling. "Like we aren't already?" she chuckled as she put her purchases in the cart one they got back out of the dressing room. "So.....guess we can go shopping more often hmm?" she turned a come-hither stare in Kendall's direction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 03:22:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not that kind of trouble, we aren't,"&nbsp; he said enigmatically, though the wicked mischief in his grin would probably give her a clue as to what he was referring to. He frowned at the full cart as they walked to the front of the store, wondering if the duffel bags he'd grabbed would be too much for them to carry.&nbsp; He needn't have worried. Between the two of them, they both managed just fine as they moved further into the heart of the city, avoiding the main strip since people were looking for them. Still, it was a relief to him when his fake cards passed successfully enough for them to rent a tiny compact. <br><br>"Not exactly style," he said grimly, "but it'll get us on the road." He glanced at her as he loaded the duffels into the hatchback. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 03:29:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe caught his grim expression and watched as he loaded the bags in the trunk of the small car he rented. She waited in the passenger seat as he eventually came around and sat in the driver's seat.<br><br>"I don't care about style.....all I want is to be safe. And to be able to tease you with lingerie in store dressing rooms." she grinned a little, taking his hand in hers and lacing her fingers with his.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 03:43:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall squeezed her hand gently as they made their way back onto the road. His fingers gently kneaded against her palm as he drove, though the worry was back on his face as they started from square one again, and he wondered if they would actually make it this time...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 03:47:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe began to drift off to sleep during the car ride, feeling once again safe and protected. She had her worries too, but she wanted to try and sleep, and for the moment relax.<br><br>She awoke when they pulled over for the night.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 03:50:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It had been nearly sunrise when they'd first gotten into the rental, but the shining daylight didn't seem to interfere with Phoebe's rest any, Kendall noted. It was all right with him, he mused as he continued to drive in silence, since he hadn't planned to stop as often as on their first attempt, for fear of being followed. Other than a few quick breaks to attend to biological priorities, he'd driven nearly sixteen hours before stopping for the night. Leaving Phoebe asleep in the car, he arranged for the motel room, then drove around to the rear of the building and tried to scoop her out of the car and carry her into the room. He hoped to avoid disturbing her as much as possible.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 04:05:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe stirred when he picked her up, yawning a little as she snuggled against Kendall when he picked her up. She began to open her eyes a little groggy.<br><br>"Are we there yet..?" she said, yawning again as she nuzzled his chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 04:10:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall brushed his lips against her forehead and smiled. "About halfway," he whispered as he carried her into the room. He was amazed at how long she'd slept, and that she still seemed tired. Of course, after what she'd been through the past few days, and lacking the benefit he'd had of twelve hours unconscious, he figured he probably shouldn't be. "We're just stopping so I can get some sleep," he said softly and gently lowered her down onto the single queen-size bed. He kissed her softly and tucked the sheet over her. "Go back to sleep, Phoebe," he crooned, "I'll be doing the same after I shower."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 04:15:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled as she began to wake up a little more, feeling his lips on her forehead as he carried her, then on her lips as he tucked her in. She didn't want him to go away as she threw her arms around him and pulled him back for a deeper kiss.<br><br>"I don't want to sleep yet." she said, pulling away a bit. "We could both shower, I could use one too."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 04:18:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall let her hold him down for a moment, pressing his lips hungrily against hers as she deepened the kiss. When she broke it at last and suggested joining him, he grinned wickedly. "That might not be a good idea," he warned her, his voice quiet, low, and thick. "While you've been sleeping all day, I've been replaying your dirty trick in the dressing room while I drove." He nipped softly at her lower lip. "So I doubt we'll end up getting much washing done if you do..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 04:30:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe grinned at him as he insinuated that they might not get a lot of washing done because of her mischief from earlier. "I take it you want to punish me for tricking you hmmm?" she teased, nipping at his lower lip after leaning in again.<br><br>"I still need a shower myself, and if anything else happens then we can just enjoy it." she said, standing up and moving towards the bathroom, stripping on the way there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 04:32:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Don't tempt me," he warned as he followed her, the pair of them leaving a trail of discarded clothes from the bed to the bathroom door. "I was only thinking that I may not be able to control myself, but 'punishing' you is starting to sound like a very good idea," he mused, then chuckled impishly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-10-2011, 04:56:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh no, please don't." Phoebe pretended to look frightened again, curling up in mock fear as she turned around and saw him stripping down as well as he joined her into the bathroom. <br><br>She turned on the shower and hoped in, giggling.<br><br>"I promise I'll never do it again..." she said, "But oh....don't punish me...." she giggled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-10-2011, 08:27:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"<em>Maybe</em> I can let it go this time," Kendall said from behind her. "On the other hand, though," he mused, climbing into the shower, "I'm really starting to think that this sweet bottom of yours..." he emphasized the point with a brief, but firm, grope of said portion of her water-slicked anatomy, "... <em>needs</em> me to bend you over my knees and teach you not to tease me anymore." <br><br>As he moved in closer to her, Phoebe could feel the lean lines of his chest against her bare back, and from the hardness that nestled against her soft, lush backside, she could surmise that <em>something</em> was appealing to his mind on a very base level. He didn't say any more about it for the moment, however, instead reaching for the soap and soft cloth, which he slowly moved over her shoulders, arms, and back, washing her tenderly as she stood under the steaming cascade. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 04:40:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt his body press against her as he held her close, and yelped gleefully as he reached down with his hand for a nice, firm grab of her rump. "Maybe I should be punished.....I mean...if you let me get away with this now I might never learn my lesson." Phoebe giggled. "I'll just walk all over you."<br><br>She knew what he was thinking about, as she felt it poking her backside enticingly. However, instead of turning her around she felt Kendall instead begin to wash her tenderly. She sighed contented as the warm water fell down on them both. When he finished washing her, she turned around. "Your turn, after all I did tease you." she smiled softly as she took the wash cloth from him and began to wash over his body too. She took her time, feeling every muscle beneath the cloth, every sinew. She felt herself blushing again as she did it, hoping Kendall wouldn't laugh at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 07:47:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Laughing was the furthest thing from Kendall's mind when he watched Phoebe, his eyes burning as her skin flushed becomingly and her hands drifted over his body, uncertainly but intently. As her fingers drew the cloth lower, a low, lusty groan rumbled through him. <br><br>"Phoebe," he whispered, placing his hands lightly on her shoulders when her hand moved over his flat stomach, slowly making its way lower on his body, with every inch of progress she made making him even more aroused.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 08:19:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When she heard her name she looked up and saw the passion burning in his eyes. She felt his hands on her shoulders, lightly holding her as she moved her hands about, going lower.<br><br>She could tell he was getting excited, as she began to wash his thighs and legs. His arousal was very evident. Soon, she flushed a bit, and looking up at him, went for it as she began to take hold of his arousal, beginning to take him into her mouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 08:49:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall stared as her soft, pink mouth closed around him. "Oh god," he moaned, lifting one hand from her shoulder to rest against the wall, steadying himself. The warmth of her mouth gliding along his length drove him wild, and the slow sweep of her tongue could feel him hardening fiercely. "You're doing that just to get out of your punishment, aren't you?" he groaned, shaking his head. He licked his lips. "Won't work."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 08:55:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She couldn't help but smirk a bit as her golden eyes looked up through her full lashes and at his expression. She caught him licking his lips as he told her she wouldn't get out of her punishment so easily. "I have been a bad girl...I should definitely be punished I think.." she said, taking a momentary pause to speak as her hand continued to lightly stroke him before her mouth encircled him once more.<br><br>She kept at him for quite a while, her tongue lazily writhing about his member as her head moved back and forth, her hands keeping themselves busy either stroking him gently or massaging his balls until he determined he wanted more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 08:59:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall was practically leaning back against the wall now, with his eyes closed and an expression on his face that couldn't decide whether it was ecstasy or anguish. His hard length was gently pulsing between her lips now, and the slow, exploring touches of her fingers weren't making matters any easier. Finally, he placed his hand on her shoulder and gently pushed her back, as her mouth made him ache with primal, half-wild need.&nbsp; "That's enough," he hissed, reaching over her to turn off the water, and panting slightly as he tried to rein in on the lust burning in him. <br><br>"Dry yourself off," he told her as he climbed out of the shower and wrapped a towel around himself, before tossing another to her, "and come out. You're going to get it, now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 09:06:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked up a bit surprised as he suddenly pushed her back, hearing the sharp intake of breath as he told her to stop and turned off the water. He was breathing hard, and she felt herself breathing fairly heavily herself as he began to dry himself off quickly and tossed her a towel. She began to dry herself off, flushed as he told her she was going to get it now.<br><br>"K..Kendall...." she said softly, but without another word she finished drying herself off and moved out of the bathroom and towards the bed, sitting down and looking at him with a gaze that begged him to come hold her in his arms.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 09:10:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall stared at her as she walked out of the bathroom, nude and pink from the heat of the water and her own want. He still had his towel tied around his waist as he moved to join her on the bed, sitting down beside her and wrapping her arm around her hips. He pulled her close next to him and placed his fingers under her chin to tilt her head up, so that he could cover her mouth with his and kiss her hungrily. <br><br>When the kiss finally ended, out of the human need to respirate oxygen, he stilled her gently as she tried to crawl into his lap. Instead, he placed his hand on her back, between her shoulders, and gently pushed her down to lie on her stomach across his thighs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 09:20:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It didn't take much effort to pull her into his arms, as she eagerly returned his kiss, flushing as she felt his fingers tilt her chin up so gently as he claimed her waiting lips for his own. His kiss took her breath away, finally causing her to pull away for a much needed breath of air.<br><br>She looked at him a bit confused as he stopped her from fully climbing into his lap, instead gesturing by placing his hand at the small of her back and pressing her to lay on her belly across his thighs. She turned her head a bit to look at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 09:24:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall rested one hand in the center of Phoebe's back, and the other moved slowly over the back of her thigh before running his palm smoothly over the curve of her ass. "Last chance, Phoebe," he said softly, licking his lips again, "to admit that I'm not bluffing, and ask me to stop," he said, his eyes moving from her face to his hand which continued to move over her soft, warm skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-10-2011, 21:32:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe purred as his hands roamed over her ass, while one found it's way to the small of her back. "T...totally bluffing. You wouldn't dare..." she teased, already knowing she was dampening between her thighs. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>17-10-2011, 14:04:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned as the girl's gentle purr rumbled throughout her body, and it became a smirk as she taunted him. "You think?" he asked conversationally. Before she could respond, his hand rose, then came down again sharply, sending a slight ripple of impact along the soft flesh of her ass and to the top of her thigh. The stroke wasn't 'hard,' exactly, and didn't hurt so much as provide a brief, momentary sting which quickly faded into a slow, spreading warmth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>17-10-2011, 18:40:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe let out a small cry, turning to him with an impish grin as he spanked her, feeling the stricken cheek shake a little. She bit her lip, her eyes obviously looking at him with love and desire. "Kendall...." she whined a little, begging him to take her. But whatever he chose to do, she knew she deserved it as she turned away with a grin on her face. She made a note to always tease him at every dressing room she could, she loved this wilder side as much as she loved the more tender one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 01:54:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No way," Kendall said as she whimpered. "You had your chance." His hand came down again as she turned her head forward, and he slid his left hand under her chin. He cupped her face in his palm and stroked her lips with his thumb. He could feel the heat rising from the soft flesh of her ass and, even more enticingly, flowing from between her legs as she wiggled against his thighs. After each perfectly sculpted cheek had taken five swats, Phoebe could feel his arousal against the bottom of her belly, aching for her. <br><br>He moved his hands to her hips and lifted her gently off of his lap, guiding her to lie on her back beside him before he stood. He tucked his hands behind her knees, lifting and parting her legs to stand between them and stare down at her hungrily, and she could see his cock, standing harder than she'd ever seen it. Licking his lips, he sank down to his knees, still holding her legs up, and tucked his head between her thighs. The tip of his tongue traced along the edge of the flaming curls between her thighs, then caressed her with a slow, languid stroke of his tongue that began just behind her entrance, drifting lazily along her slit until it found her clit. He teased it lightly until she moaned huskily and a fresh trickle of heat ran over her flesh and down between the curves of her ass.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 02:26:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She groaned as she felt him give her ass a few more good swats per cheek. She felt his hands gently cup her face and as his thumb stroked her lip she tried to capture it and suckle it a little. Phoebe knew what he wanted, feeling it against her belly, throbbing with need.<br><br>When he laid her back on her back she watched him, her own eyes reflecting her hungry desire for him as he stood up and placed his hands behind her knees. She yelped a little with a smile as he lifted her her legs up, and groaned as his head dove between her thighs. "Oh god....Kendall...." she breathed as she felt his tongue begin lazy, sensual licks about her sex until he found her swollen, aroused clit. She began to moan further, each moan becoming more husky than the one before it as she felt a gentle trickle of her honey come from her slit. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 02:35:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall stood at last, and moved closer to her. He knelt on the edge of the bed between her thighs, guiding her legs to wrap around him, high on his body, as his hips pressed inward to hers. Slowly, he slipped himself into her, but after her body eagerly accepted his full length, his hips began rocking more quickly. He stared down into her face, and drove himself harder, quickly reaching a fierce, rapid rhythm that had her slender body moving against the mattress and her pert breasts bouncing against her chest as he plunged into her completely with each thrust.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 02:43:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe watched Kendall stand again, moving close to her and at the edge of the bed still between her waiting thighs. When he started to move her legs about his waist, they needed little urging. She arched her back as he slowly slid inside of her, feeling her folds greedily clenching at him until he was fully inside of her. "So good...." she said huskily, as she met his gaze as he looked down at her, picking up his pace as she felt her breasts bouncing as she moved against the springy mattress to her back. Every thrust went completely within her, she moaned like never before as she looked up at him, eyes pleading for a kiss, her hands gripping the bed sheets as he took her so fiercely.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 02:46:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The intensity in Phoebe's eyes spurred Kendall on, his hips pounding against her wildly as he tilted his body forward by inches, until his chest pressed tightly against hers and he could cover her mouth with his. His tongue plunged past her lips, devouring her mouth in a claiming, hungry kiss, while his body continued to take hers, each powerful stroke bringing them both ever increasing pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 02:53:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hungry kiss stoked the fires within her as she wrapped her arms about him to keep him pressed against her. She ran her hands through his hair as she returned his kisses just as hungrily. They'd always had such good sex before but Kendall was like an animal, so powerful were his thrusts. "Y...yes....yes..." she began to moan into the kiss. She could feel an orgasm beginning to form as she continued to lovingly stroke through his hair, while her other hand busied itself feeling about his muscles, reaching down to grope his ass.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 02:55:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall growled against Phoebe's mouth as her fingers dug into his flesh. He closed his mouth around her lower lip, catching it lightly between his teeth. As her thighs clamped more tightly around him, his hips thrust even more forcefully against her, driving his full length into her with each thrust relentlessly. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 03:01:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His growl made her shiver in ecstasy as she scratched at him, and his lips catching her lower lip. His gentle nip caused her to buck against him a little. As his thrusts became more forceful, her grip became tighter.<br><br>"Ken....Kendall.. I....I'm gonna....I-AHHHHH!!" she let loose a long moan as her body shuddered in a powerful climax.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 03:10:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When Phoebe's hips thrust up to meet his, Kendall forced them down again with another hard thrust, pressing her into the mattress firmly. His growl became louder and deeper when she came, her shriek of ecstasy filling the room, and as her trembling body writhed beneath him, he continued to take her, possessively filling her arching body with his hard length until the sensation of her velvet walls rippling and stroking his cock became too much for him to restrain anymore. Releasing her lip, he raised his head and roared, just as loudly as she, as he reached his own release and she felt the surge of thick heat pouring inside of her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 03:14:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her eyes widened as she came hard, only to find Kendall still thrusting wildly at her. Her back kept arching and she kept clenching at him as she began to whimper in pleasure, her mind sufficiently blown from such passionate, wild sex. Soon, he couldn't contain himself and she felt that warm surge within her folds as he finally climaxed as well. He'd let her lip go long enough to let out a deep roar, just as loud as her own cry as she laid there beneath him.<br><br>She was breathing hard, a hand going to her head as she felt herself giggle. She guessed this was what it meant to have been 'fucked silly'. She was covered with sweat and had a very pleased grin.<br><br>After a few moments, between her pants, she managed to say, "I....guess I.....should tease...you....more often. I don't think...I..learned my lesson." she brought a hand to his cheek, stroking to tenderly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 03:27:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall rested most of his weight on his elbows framing her shoulders, though his chest still pressed lightly against hers, and he tucked his head into the curve of her shoulder. He, too, was panting with the erotic exertion of their lovemaking, and was still resting comfortably inside her as the tip of his tongue drifted over her skin, sensually tasting the heated tang of her sweat while his breath blew hotly across her shoulder. "I don't think so, either," he huffed, groaning quietly. "Next time, I need to spank you harder."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 04:10:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmhmm.....and I'll totally deserve it." Phoebe purred as she felt his tongue trailing on her skin softly. "You were an animal....it felt incredible." Phoebe whispered in his ear as he rested his head in the curve of her shoulder, nibbling at his ear. He hadn't pulled out of her, both still blissfully joined together. <br><br>"Maybe you can drive that lesson home a little later after we've had some sleep..." she said softly as she nuzzled against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 04:17:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall slowly drew himself back from her, so that they could turn their bodies&nbsp; to lay along the normal orientation of the bed. As they slid under the covers, his arm moved around her waist and he gently pulled her against his chest and he nuzzled his face into her hair. "Good idea," he murmured sleepily. "Count on it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 04:24:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe only smiled as he nuzzled against her, happily going into his embrace as she felt their bodies against each other once more. With a yawn, she too began to fall asleep. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 04:40:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				In spite of the promise of far more enjoyable activities when they awoke, Kendall managed to sleep through the night. It wasn't surprising, considering the few hours of sleep at Mac's followed by almost 16 straight hours of driving, but he was somewhat caught off-guard by the sun falling over his face when he stirred. Phoebe had rolled off of his chest over the night and was now lying curled up beside him, so he sat up slowly, so as not to&nbsp; disturb her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 04:45:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe felt a little bit of movement and groaned a little, rolling over to face him again and brought an arm out to wrap about his waist lightly. She was in no hurry to get up&nbsp; and on the road. "Where do you think you're going...." she mumbled sleepily. "It's too early..." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 23:11:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled as he disentangled himself from her grasp. "Just to the bathroom," he said, patting her hand. "Go back to sleep, Phoebe," he told her, leaving her to bury herself under the cover while he leaned over the sink and washed his face. Memories of the night before raced back into his mind, and he took a long, slow breath. He couldn't believe he'd lost control so intensely. It was almost as shocking to him, he mused as he crawled back into bed and Phoebe curled against him again, as how fervently she'd responded.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 23:27:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled sleepily as she curled up under the covers, completely against moving from that warm bed. She faintly heard the sound of running water but mostly ignored it, instead murmuring softly when she felt Kendall's body sliding back into the bed, wrapping herself about him again. "I love you..." she said softly before conking back out again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-10-2011, 04:58:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Even Kendall's dreams were filled with the images of Phoebe's bare, flushed body pinned and writhing under him. He shifted in his restless sleep, his heart pounding, as his imagination ran away with his subconscious, and Phoebe's lusty body wreathed them both in blazing flames, hightening their passion and making him even more feral. <br><br>He sat up quickly, panting in surprise and arousal as he glanced out the window at the late morning light trickling between the curtains.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>19-10-2011, 05:06:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe had gotten up, also needing to use the restroom when she heard movement and the sound of Kendall panting. She rushed out, a towel about her as she'd also opted to take a shower again while they had the opportunity.<br><br>She smiled when she saw that he was alright. "Wakey wakey..." she teased, flopping on the bed beside him. "We have to get going...but you looked so cute in your sleep I thought I'd let you rest in a bit."<br><br>She nuzzled against him. "But maybe you should teach me that lesson again....I can't quite remember what it was."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-10-2011, 00:14:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall groaned quietly and nuzzled his lips against the curve of her neck as Phoebe snuggled in to him. "I think," he said, pulling her onto his chest, "that would be a good idea." I pulled the towel from around her and threw it onto the floor before he rolled her onto her back, moving to hover above her, staring down into her face. "A very good idea."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-10-2011, 01:40:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe giggled as he ripped the towel away from her, her body still warm from the shower she'd just taken. She looked up at him with those golden orbs as she reached up and pulled him into a kiss. "I thought you'd like it..." she said, pausing a moment, "You gotta make sure I learn my lessons and all."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>21-10-2011, 07:11:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shifted his weight slightly, and Phoebe felt his chest pressing down against hers while his lips moved against her mouth. "I think," he murmured against the kiss, teasingly, "that you just like being spanked." Before she could respond, he deepened the kiss again, his tongue sweeping gently past her lips to explore her mouth, and the warm closeness of her body fanning the flames that his very vivid dreams had lit. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>21-10-2011, 07:22:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe was about to respond when she felt Kendall deepen the kiss even more as his tongue breached her soft lips and began to dance about, exploring every part of her mouth. She sighed contentedly as his body shifted as she felt his chest against hers as she held his body so close. When she was next able to get a bit of air, she teasingly pouted at him, "Maybe....or maybe not." she giggled impishly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-10-2011, 07:13:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smirked. "No? Then I guess I'd better not do it again," he said, then nuzzled his face into the side of her neck. His lips brushed against her skin as he slowly nibbled along the edge of her neck from her shoulder, until he caught her earlobe lightly between his teeth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>22-10-2011, 07:37:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hey....I...I didn't say that..." Phoebe managed to say between pleased cries as he nibbled his way to her ear before nipping at her earlobe. She murmured softly. "I could get used to this kind of discipline when I misbehave...." she turned her head a bit to start trying to capture his earlobe.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-10-2011, 08:17:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Then it might be in your best interests not to bust my chops," he teased, nibbling on her ear for a moment before nuzzling his lips behind it. "Otherwise, I won't be inclined, and you'll turn into an antisocial criminal type without my divine guidance," he teased, just before his body shifted again, gently pinning her against the bed. His back arched slightly, and his hips pressed down against hers. He raised his head and looked down at her, watching her face as he slid into her again slowly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-10-2011, 05:42:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Can't have a raving, unstable maniac like myself on the lose can we?" she teased right back, groaning softly as her breathing became heavier as his lips pressed where he'd nibbled on her ear.&nbsp; "Mm.........I like divine guidance." she said, grinning at him a little bashfully as she was pinned to the bed. She saw his intense, loving gaze as he began to slide inside her again. She sighed with a contented moan as she arched her back a little, loving the feeling of every inch of him as it slide inside. She reached up and pulled him down for a kiss, sucking at his bottom lip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>28-10-2011, 16:56:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's arms curled around her shoulders just as her mouth met his. When it closed around his lower lip, he brushed it softly with the tip of his tongue, and he steadied himself on his elbows while he met her kiss in kind. As Phoebe raised her body against his, he covered her mouth with his, gently forcing his tongue past her lips and kissing her deeply just before he began rocking his hips slowly, gliding smoothly into her with each gentle stroke.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>28-10-2011, 18:45:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His smooth, gentle strokes made her cry out so softly, as she welcomed his deep kiss. She continued to run her hands through his hair and stroke his back so lovingly, her legs wrapping about him. She would never tire of this, this sweet love-making and the feel of Kendall's arms around her. She felt such deep love, like an envelope of fire surrounding them. "Yes.....Kendall.....o...oh yes..." she breathed in his ear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>29-10-2011, 03:30:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall groaned slightly as Phoebe's shapely legs hooked around his waist. He could sense the warmth that she felt metaphorically rising off of her body as a real, but gentle, heat. "Easy..." he whispered against her mouth, smiling against the kiss as he pressed himself down more firmly and trapped her beneath him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>29-10-2011, 20:46:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"S....sorry..." she said mid-moan, smiling as well into the kiss as she felt his hips drive her down against the bed. "I won.....won't hurt you..." she said, nuzzling against him when she pulled away for a bit of air. She tried to focus on pulling back the heat radiating off her body, but with him making love to her it was a bit harder to focus on anything but the delicious feeling of their bodies joined together in a passionate hold.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 07:00:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For a moment, Kendall had to admit to himself that he had been a little bit nervous that Phoebe would lose control and incinerate him. Quickly, though, he realized that the heat had stopped growing and that she was simply, quite literally, a hot woman. The thought made him smile slightly against the kiss, and the return of his sense of comfort was made obvious to her when his body increased its intensity again. With each thrust, he was moving more quickly into her, and he shifted his body so that his skin touched hers from their necks to their ankles, her svelte form caught in the ring of his arms and held between his body and the soft bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 07:26:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When she felt him relax more she couldn't help but smile. She could never hurt Kendall. Not him, she'd rather incinerate herself than hurt him. Phoebe continued to kiss him, her moans increasing in loudness and frequency as he began to pick up speed once more. His arms about her as he pressed her to the bed, she moved one of her own hands down and playfully grabbed at his ass. She began to stroke his spine teasingly, her fingers lightly moving up and down as she moaned and writhed beneath him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 07:41:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall broke the kiss and moaned lustily when Phoebe's hands started moving over his skin and her hips moved more aggressively to meet his. When she let herself go and threw herself into their lovemaking with all of her intensity and enthusiasm like that, Kendall found that he couldn't possibly resist her. Pressing his face into the curve of her neck, he kissed and nibbled at her skin while the strength of his arousal revealed itself in the forceful thrusts that pressed her hard against the mattress with each relentless stroke.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 07:44:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When his lips descended down her neck she turned her head away to give him more access, moaning with desire as she felt every kiss and nibble. She brought her other hand up and stroked through his hair, bucking against him as his thrusts grew more and more intense. She felt almost like she might sink into the mattress and wouldn't change a thing about it. She never wanted to resist Kendall, loving the feel of their bodies together. "K....Kendall....I...I think I...." she felt her orgasm starting to build up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 07:47:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Don't fight it, honey," Kendall whispered against her neck, his voice thick and heavy with a desire that he doubted would ever be completely slaked. He backed up his words by shifting his body slightly between her thighs, using his own to gently force her legs to spread wider so that each thrust filled her even more deeply while he strove to pull her over that quickly-approaching edge.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 07:54:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt his movement spread her legs further, arching her back as her cries became louder as she felt him go as deeply as he could possibly go, feeling him push her even faster towards her climax. "O....oh god.....KENDALL!!" she moaned out as she felt herself orgasm heavily, shuddering against his thrusts as her folds clenched at him intensely. She held him so tightly with her arms as she caught her breath, grinning.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 07:58:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall watched with rapt fascination (and more than a little self-satisfaction) as Phoebe's body shattered beneath him. Every quake of her slender body and ripple of her soft channel sent ripples of pleasure through his entire body. When the wave had passed over her and left her flushed and panting, and her eyes fluttered open again, she would find his face hovering over hers, smiling. He kissed the adorable, half-dazed grin and chuckled softly. "I love making you do that," he said softly against her lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 08:08:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe grinned as she continued to pant, still catching her breath. "I...love you....making me...do that." she teased between her heavy breathing as he leaned in and kissed her again. She snuggled against him again, so happy as she planted loving kisses all over his neck. "I think you just like fucking me into a drooling idiot so you can take advantage of me constantly." she teased with a giggle. She stroked his cheek as she eventually again just nuzzled into his neck, half on his chest as she relaxed. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 08:15:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall chuckled and brushed his lips against her forehead, then over her eyelids as they drifted closed for a moment. "Funny," he teased back, "you seem so willing to let me take advantage of you before I even get a little bit of drool out of you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 08:23:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Must be that cute, nerdy ass of yours." she giggled as they teased each other playfully. "Once again, I think it was brilliant of me to drop that towel. Oh...and tease you at the store of course. Maybe I should try and do both at the same time. Step out of the bathroom, drop a towel while wearing sexy lingerie, and you'd have to peel it off me." <br><br>She put her head on his shoulder and looked at his face. "What do you think of that idea?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 08:29:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smirked and nipped at her Phoebe's lower lip. "I think if you try to pull that trick in the store again," he said, grinning wickedly, "you won't be getting away with it, even long enough to get home," he warned, then kissed her again. "If you think I won't spank you, and maybe do other unspeakable things, right in the changing room, you've got another thing coming," he told her with a wink.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 08:38:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're trying to make me think that would be a bad thing. Now I absolutely <em>have</em> to do that so you can ravish me in public." she giggled, groaning as he nipped her lower lip, planting another kiss on her lips. "If you keep doing stuff like that all we'll ever do is fuck like rabbits." her tone indicated that wouldn't be too bad.<br><br>She again rested her head against him. "It'll be so nice when we have our own place, nice and safe. Won't it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 08:49:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned and nuzzled the side of his nose against hers, kissing her softly. "I hope you remember you said that the next time we go clothes shopping," he grinned, then kissed her yet again. "I'm sure we'll do more than that. We should definitely keep that part up for as long as possible, though," he agreed, then slowly shifted his body off of her. He lay close beside her so she could snuggle in against his chest, and he curled his arm around her shoulders. "That does sound nice, yeah."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 08:52:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We'll be sure to invest in a really comfortable bed with plenty of space for our wild nights." Phoebe winked at him as he wrapped his arm about her and held her close. "Oh trust me, the way you reacted in that clothing stall I promise you. I will tempt you every time we go shopping." <br><br>She laid there, just enjoying being in his arms. She couldn't think of anything she'd want more. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 09:18:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's chest rocked under Phoebe's cheek as he chuckled softly, and she could feel his fingers combing affectionately through her long, wildly disheveled hair. "We'll see if you hold to that," he said enigmatically, then tucked his chin to his chest so that he could press his lips against the crown of her head. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 09:24:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled softly as she felt his lips press against her crown, sighing contentedly. "Soon we won't have to drive and be on the run anymore, but I have to say this constant sex thing is quite nice." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 09:39:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall tilted his head back and laughed, holding her gently against his chest and continued playing with her hair. "Man, Phoebe, when you say it like that, you make me sound like an evil, lecherous hump," he grinned. "Almost like I should stop doing things to you which make you shake and moan and scream like that."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 09:41:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wasn't complaining." Phoebe chuckled again, smiling softly as he continued to run his fingers through her fiery locks. "You'd better not, I like it when you make me shiver and moan." she playfully wrapped one of her legs about his own so he could feel her sex against his thigh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 09:45:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled as she turned her body against his side, and slid his arm down. His hand drifted lazily along her spine as her thigh caressed his own, until his hand passed the line of her waist and small of her back to caress the soft, feminine curves of her ass, hip, and thigh. "Well, all right, I suppose."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 09:47:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe let out a soft, quiet moan as his hands so lightly teased at her her. Each lazy pass over her spine, the caresses to her ass, she almost felt like she wanted to go again. But she knew, sadly, they would have to get back on the road again soon. "Good. Now, I think I'll do what you normally do and remind you that we should probably get back on the road soon. Despite the fact that I could lay in bed all day with you." She drove that point home by planting a deep kiss on his lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 09:52:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall sighed resignedly, and was about to say something snarky lamenting the thought of getting out of bed. Phoebe's kiss stopped him, and he wasn't about to pass it up, or let her go without a fight.&nbsp; His arm tightened around her waist as he tilted his body toward hers, and deepened the kiss himself, exploring her mouth slowly as he held her close again. While he kissed her, he cupped her cheek in one hand, while the hand at her waist continued to softly dance and tease over her soft, warm skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 09:54:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe couldn't help but groan, half in protest half in the fact she really didn't want to get up out of that bed. She returned the kiss even more as he deepened it, her tongue rolling about with his own as they explored each other's mouths so deeply. She nuzzled against his hand as it cupped her cheek, and sighed as his other hand continued to torment her with those delicious light touches. "Y...you aren't making this easy at all are you..." she breathed in his ear after breaking away for a bit of air.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 10:00:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned wickedly and shrugged. "Not at all," he agreed, "Why should I?"&nbsp; Without waiting for an answer, he nuzzled his lips under her chin when she lifted her head away to catch her breath. His lips pressed softly against the hollow of her throat, and his tongue could feel the gentle beat of her pulse under her skin as it moved across. As he kissed, licked, and nibbled, his fingers drifted to the front of her thigh just above the knee, then inward before beginning a slow, teasing ascent. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 10:04:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe could only moan, as she attempted to try and resist but found those fingers working their way slowly up her thighs combined with his lips and tongue made it very difficult. "S....such a bad boy....I might hav....have to punish you." she giggled a little, feeling a groan leave her lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 10:07:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall paused, and Phoebe could feel his lips curl as he smiled against her neck while his fingers came to a halt just below the crease of her thigh. He could feel the warmth rising off of her skin and the heat of her sex so&nbsp; near to his touch as he lingered, cruelly close. "You're welcome to try," he said, his tone of voice making it equal parts challenge and invitation. His hand shifted again and, with the lightest of touches, his fingers slowly circled along her thighs, teasingly tracing the soft patch of flaming hair between her thighs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 18:55:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe began to clutch at the bed, panting heavily from his torturous touches. As his fingers circled about the flaming curls of her sex, she let out a soft moan. She couldn't stand how he could get her body to react so well, it would convince her to do anything. And she loved it. "O....oh I...I will.....j.......just you wait..." she said between her soft cries. She bit her lip, wanting him to thrust those teasing fingers inside so badly, feeling a surge of her wetness slide out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 06:03:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips and let out a slow, strained breath as Phoebe reacted so perfectly to his touch, tempting him nearly beyond his ability to resist. The gentle trickle of silky-slick heat against his fingers was followed soon after by the slight flutter as her lower lips parted instinctively in near-frantic invitation. His arm around her waist tightened and he shifted onto his back again, this time pulling her with him, so that she ended up perched atop his body while his fingers curved and cupped her sex, parting her soft folds and stroking lightly between them with a single fingertip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 07:37:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"K...Kendall...no fair...." she panted again, moaning softly as he pulled her on top of him, his hand curving at her sex as she felt her lower folds parted. A single finger began to tease at her folds and she began to mewl a little at his teasing. "If you....don't sto....stop....we'll never....get out of this bed..." she groaned, but her tone indicated she wasn't opposed to the idea too much.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 07:40:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smirked up at her and lifted his head to nip softly at her lower lip. "I wouldn't say 'never,'" he countered, grinning wickedly as, with deliberate and torturous slowness, that one teasing finger began to glide smoothly into her. "It'll just take a little longer. Besides, it's not fair to stop before I have my turn," he added with a wink.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 07:48:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe just grinned a little, licking her own lips as she let out a soft cry, eventually feeling some relief as he slipped that tormenting finger inside her. "I'm going....t-to make you.....squirm....just as bad...." she groaned out, slowly beginning to grind against his fingers as he began to pick up speed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 08:02:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall cocked his head to one side, an amused smile curling the corner of his mouth. "Oh? How are you going to do that?" he asked, conversationally, even as his finger continued to slowly invade Phoebe's waiting body. As her hips rolled and she rubbed more firmly against his palm, he shifted his own body slightly, so that her slow, hungry movements drew the sensitive mound of her sex along his hard length as well as across his teasing hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 08:06:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not...gonna....say..." she moaned, not wanting to talk anymore as she dove in and started kissing him deeply. She was half tempted to yank his fingers out and slide onto his hardness, and she could tell he was hard as he shifted so that her grinding was directly against that hardened member. She pulled back for a little air, feeling another orgasm coming. "Ken....Kendall...." she half-moaned out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 08:12:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When Phoebe pressed her mouth to his, Kendall's tongue plunged past her lips and he returned the kiss hungrily, without breaking the slow, steady rhythm of his hand. When she pulled away and her body began to tighten again, his smile widened and his eyes gleamed triumphantly. "Yes, Phoebe?" he whispered lustily, staring up at her while a second finger carefully joined the first, stretching her tender channel slightly as her body bore down on him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 08:15:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I...I'm gonna come again.." she said, the orgasm building nice and slow due to his sensual, teasing touches. She groaned louder as she felt a second finger slide in. <em>Oh yes....just you wait. I'm going to make you moan so good..</em>, Phoebe vowed silently. "Y...you just want me to stay naked all the time d...don't you...." she teased.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 08:20:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It <em>is</em> a very pleasant sight," Kendall admitted. Without taking his eyes from her face, he lifted his body slightly beneath hers, and licked his lips as her grinding grew more erratic and her breath came in short, whimpering pants. "It only seems right that I should encourage it as much as possible," he said, before his mouth parted, then closed softly around one tight, sensitive nipple. His tongue swept around and over it while he continued to take her with his fingers, rocking his hand in a gentle counterpoint to her body's shifting.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 08:25:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her back continued to arch beautifully as her breathing became heavier and heavier as she moaned louder and louder. Her body writhed under his touch, still so sensitive from the love-making they'd just had not too long before. She felt his lips take hold of one of her nipples, mewling with delight as her hands went to encircle him and gently stroke over his hair and his backside. She was going to climax soon, she could feel it.<br><br>"A.....ah....I...I'm coming...!!" she groaned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 08:33:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall closed his eyes, and the hold of his mouth tightened as he heard and felt Phoebe's body fall under the weight of another release. It was so fantastically hot, that he decided he still wasn't finished with her. His teeth closed around the full, hard tip of her breast in a very gentle nibble before he drew his mouth away with a slight, teasing suction, and slowly slipped his fingers from her as her body bucked and shook while she cried out. <br><br>His arms wrapped around her waist then, and each of his hands took a firm grip on her ass, which he used to guide her hips down again. Phoebe could feel the head of his cock nuzzle between her lips, then slip inside of her, and Kendall moaned harshly as he continued to pull her down onto him until she rested against his hips, wrapped around his hard length completely.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 08:39:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her golden eyes widened with surprise as she had only just started to relax for a second before he wrapped his arms about her waist and firmly slid himself into her. She was still shuddering from her second orgasm that she could hardly move without letting out a pleasured cry. She leaned forward a moment, panting heavily as her body shivered with intense pleasure. She'd not expected him to want to go again, but she was in a haze of ecstasy. <br><br>She began to move her hips on her own, her body taking control as she began to ride him. She'd get him back now then, as she smiled. And it'd feel marvelous.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 08:44:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's grasp loosened, though his hands remained where they were for the moment, and his eyes closed as Phoebe took the initiative.&nbsp; His back arched, lifting his hips up and pressing himself more firmly into her as her slender body rocked across his lap and she rode him in a way that felt so good that it made him ache. "Damn, Phoebe," he breathed, opening his eyes to watch her through an ecstatic mental haze. "You're amazing."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 08:48:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled while moaning, glad he approved. "Told you I'd get you....back..." she said, panting heavily. So far when they'd made love he'd been the one doing most of the work, but she would make him moan just as he'd made her moan. She loved that extremely happy look in his eyes, the way his hands loosened but stayed where they were as she moved her body so fluidly. She stroked a hand on his face so lovingly feeling her folds clenching at him so intensely. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 08:52:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The slow ripple of her muscles around him made Kendall moan, indeed, and he tilted his head back as he pressed upward to meet her again. "I guess..." he panted, "...you deserve your revenge." His body remained tensed as her slow, sensual pace drove him wild, and he felt the impending climax growing impossibly quickly. His fingers curled and fingertips pressed firmly into her ass and thighs, as she felt the heavy throbbing shuddering along his full length.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 08:57:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"D...Damn right.." she breathed, leaning forward to kiss him deeply. She knew he was going to climax soon, and so was she. She felt her folds clenching tighter and tighter until she felt her climax shudder about him as she soon felt him join her. She broke the kiss in a long, low moan and fell against him, almost out cold as she nuzzled him but looked thoroughly exhausted. She had the biggest smile on her face however.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 09:02:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's hips shot up, thrusting into her mightily just before his passion overtook him and his release surged with hers. His mouth still looked on hers, he drew her body down until she was lying flat atop his chest again, and his arms slid upward until they were wrapped around her waist, holding her in place. When the kiss broke and they both gasped for air, each still trembling against the other, he pressed his face into the curve of her neck and kissed her softly, savoring the subtle tang of sweat on her soft skin. "Much better," he whispered against her long hair, his body rocking again as he chuckled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 09:12:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmmm...." was all Phoebe could manage, shivering with pleasure as she felt his tongue lightly on her neck as he bent his head into the curve of it.&nbsp; She didn't even want to attempt to move, feeling Kendall's arms enfold her in a tender embrace. She felt his chest rock as he chuckled, and closed her eyes. She wanted to take a nice long nap again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 09:19:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Maybe you're right," Kendall murmured into her hair. "Maybe you <em>are</em> too sexy for my own good," he teased. His fingers lovingly stroked her bare back from her tailbone to the nape of her neck, and back down, as she lay in his arms in the sleepy daze of sated pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>31-10-2011, 22:37:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She slept so well for those few hours, dreaming of more tender moments with Kendall, more passionate nights. Her smile never left her face as she rested in his embrace. Soon however, she began to stir a little. She knew they really would have to get back on the road, and due to having so much delicious sex they were probably behind on time now. Not that either of them seemed to much mind for the moment. Phoebe's eyelids fluttered open a bit as she yawned and planted a kiss on Kendall's lips. "How long was I out...?" she murmured, stretching a little but not moving away just yet.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 01:28:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled and nuzzled his lips against her forehead. "Not long," he said quietly, returning her kiss and tightening his gentle grip around her shoulders. "Just a couple of hours,"&nbsp; he said, running his fingers through her hair idly. "You hungry? We can get going and stop for something to eat," he offered, "Unless you want to mellow a bit more."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 01:34:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe purred happily as she felt his lips brush against her forehead. Every kiss was so good, and she felt that subtle tightening on her shoulders. "If we 'mellow' out anymore I think we might just need to live in this room and never buy clothes." she giggled a little as his fingers went through her hair. "I am a little hungry yeah." she smiled at him, snuggling a bit close again but knowing better.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 01:45:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed softly and slipped his arms from around her so that he could sit up. "That's anything <em>but</em> mellow, sweetheart," he teased, casting a lascivious glance at her over his shoulder. He stretched and rolled his back before reaching for his short-lived, soon-discarded clothes and started to get dressed. "Me too," he agreed, "And since you've got me in such a wonderful mood, I'll let you pick what we get to eat," he said with a bright, teasing smile.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 01:51:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe smiled at him as he looked over his shoulder at her with that charming grin. She returned it&nbsp; and playfully pinched his ass when he stood up with a giggle. "Awwww.....this sucks. I wish we could always be naked don't you?" she said, joining him in getting up after she stretched a little. She pulled her clothes on and went up to Kendall hugging him. "So let me see then....If we have constant sex I can make all the decisions?" she nuzzled against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 01:57:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smirked and shrugged as he slid his arms around her waist again. "Not at all," he corrected, "It has to be constant, <em>good</em> sex." He chuckled and dipped his head to kiss her softly. "Possibly involving the repeated application of corporal discipline. That seemed to improve both of our moods considerably," he taunted.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 02:10:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Maybe I should spank you from time to time." Phoebe grinned, as he turned around and held her close. "How about that? You might like it.....I know I would." she gave another wicked grin. "I still don't know a lot about real world food so.....you pick something for me to try. Once I know more, then I'll pick what to eat."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 21:17:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned and shrugged, letting her comment go unanswered for the moment. "Well, we've gotten you to try pizza and grease-burgers..." he said, releasing her and stroking his chin thoughtfully. "I could go for Chinese food," he suggested. "What do you think?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 21:19:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sounds good to me. Are we going to order it or are we going to actually get up and get dressed?" Phoebe teased, moving to pull out of his embrace.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 21:21:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled. "I think we should get it on the way," he said, somewhat reluctantly. "Otherwise we'll miss check-out and have to stay another night. And who can say what would happen if we stay cooped up in this room for another night?" he mused with a wicked grin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 21:25:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I think I have an idea of what would happen." Phoebe flushed a little but returned the wicked grin. As she was getting dressed, she asked a bit shyly, "So I did ok on top?" She wasn't very experienced still, and wanted to know she made him feel good. As good as he made her feel.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 21:40:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips and closed his eyes for a moment. "Oh yeah. You did just fine," he said when he got his breath back. He picked up their bags and hung them from his shoulder as he moved to the door. "Got everything? Then let's get going," he told her, and moved out to the car, sticking the&nbsp; bags into the trunk. A few minutes later, they were turning into the parking lot of a small Chinese restaurant.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 21:42:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So what's Chinese food like...?" Phoebe said, still smiling about that delightful expression Kendall had had on his face as he closed his eyes, remembering the movement of her hips on him. She brushed some hair off her forehead, with a pleased grin. "Is it as good as the pizza? I definitely want more of that." she said as they pulled into a parking lot. She got out, stretching a little and following him inside the little restaurant.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>03-11-2011, 18:04:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well it's..." Kendall trailed off as they were seated, and finally gave up with a shrug. "It's not like Pizza. It's like Chinese food," he said, uselessly. "You'll just have to try it," he told her, handing her a menu. He stayed mostly quiet as Phoebe looked over the menu, wide-eyed, while he decided on his own order. When the waitress appeared, he nodded pleasantly. "Orange chicken with white rice, please," he said, then glanced at Phoebe meaningfully. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>03-11-2011, 18:27:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe looked over everything and tried to pick something, finally settling on Kung Pao shrimp. "I....I guess I'll have Kung Pao shrimp please." Phoebe said, smiling a little as the waitress jotted down their orders and took their menus. Then Phoebe turned back to Kendall. "I hope I like it, I've liked all the other food you've given me." she grinned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 04:21:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned and crossed his fingers. "Here's hoping," he agreed with a playful smile, then set about pouring himself a cup of tea. As the steam meandered up from the rim of his cup, he tipped the pot and filled hers, as well. "If not, we'll get you something else," he promised.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 04:42:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You don't have to do that, I'll eat it and then try something else next time. We are a bit tight on money, no reason to waste anything right?" she smiled a bit, watching as he poured the tea. She didn't even blow on it, the scalding water not really bothering her that much. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 06:19:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled. "Hopefully we can get out of this hole when we get where we're going," he agreed. A short time later, when the food arrived, he dug in hungrily. "Damn, that's good," he said, wiping his lips with his napkin. He offered her a morsel. "Taste? It's pretty spicy, though," he warned. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 07:01:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe ate hers, and judging by how quickly she inhaled it it was a good bet that she liked what she'd ordered. "That was good!" she grinned, stretching. She saw Kendall offer her a piece and took it, chewing thoughtfully. "I liked mine better."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 09:19:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled and shrugged. "To each his own," he said, "I never was a shrimp fan myself, but I'm glad you like it." He swallowed another bite, followed quickly by a forkful of rice and a slow breath. "Wow, that's hot," he said agsin. <br><br>When they finished eating, he tossed the keys to Phoebe and sent her out to the car ahead of him while he paid the check, then followed her a few minutes later.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 09:21:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe went outside to wait for Kendall, slipping into the car and waiting for him. When she saw him, she smiled and leaned over to unlock the door, handing him the keys.<br><br>"So I guess it's time for more driving? Should I start singing annoying songs to get you to pull over sooner for more hot sex?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 09:29:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed and shook his head as he started the car. "Please don't," he said quickly, glancing at her with eyes gleaming with humor. "We should be able to make it without stopping for the night again, maybe just for dinner, if we drive through." He pulled onto the road again, releasing the wheel with one hand as they settled into the flow of traffic, and setting it affectionately on her lower thigh. "We're almost there," he told her encouragingly, with a gentle squeeze.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 09:34:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe laughed a bit. "I'm not much of a singer anyways...at least I don't think I am. I haven't really ever tried before." she mused. She pouted a bit about being in a car all day, but when she felt his hand on her lower thigh with that tender squeeze she turned to grin at him. He'd said <em>We're</em>. She laced her fingers with his, holding his hand as she turned to look out the window as they drove on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 09:46:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled and held her hand as they drove on. His fingertips softly stroked the back of her smaller hand as he wrapped it in his own, and, though he kept his eyes on the road ahead, she would have no doubt that as much of his focus as he could spare was entirely on her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 09:54:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After awhile, Phoebe eventually drifted off to sleep, her head resting against the car door as she slumbered. Her chest rose and fell, her lips parted as she rested. She stirred a little, readjusting herself, before again going back to sleep. She made a mental note to learn to drive in the future, so Kendall wouldn't have to do it all the time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 10:02:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled and glanced over at Phoebe, curled up in the passenger seat and leaning against the door. Idly, his fingers teased through her long hair as the sun sank below the horizon, and he resolved to push on, to get her to a place where she'd be safe, no matter what may happen to him when they arrived. Unfortunately, he needed at least a sort break, judging from the cramps he was feeling in his legs, and so pulled off of the highway and tucked into a copse of trees, before turning off the car. Quietly, taking great care not to disturb Phoebe, he slid out of the car and slowly paced around the soft grass for a few minutes, letting his blood flow more naturally.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>04-11-2011, 20:07:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She grinned a little in her sleep as she felt that hand tenderly caress her hair. She nuzzled it a little but as always, stubbornly refused to wake up just yet. She did however soon feel the car come to a stop and hear the sound of the door opening as her eyelids fluttered. With a yawn, and a stretch, she sat up and saw Kendall doing the same. She opted to join him, as Phoebe slid out of the car with a grin. "I knew you'd need a break..." she giggled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-11-2011, 21:49:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled as he saw her leaving the car, and reached back to rub one shoulder with his other hand. "Yeah, you called it," he teased. "I just wanted to stretch my legs a bit, I didn't mean to wake you up. How about you, are you okay?" he asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>05-11-2011, 22:14:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe nodded, smiling a little. "Yeah, it's probably good I woke up anyway, don't wanna get my sleep schedule out of whack." Then she got a wicked grin. "Although you do have a fabulous way of putting me back to sleep." she winked at Kendall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>06-11-2011, 19:32:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed. "I suppose I do," he agreed, leaning back against the hood of the car. "I'll have to keep that in mind, next time we're near a place where we can bed down for the night," he teased. "We've still got a bit more driving to do before that, though," he sighed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>06-11-2011, 19:37:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe joined him as he leaned back, resting her head on his shoulder. "You should teach me how to drive once we're somewhere safe, that way you can sleep some in the car." she said, leaning to plant a kiss on his cheek. "I feel bad that you're the one doing all the driving..." she frowned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>07-11-2011, 16:21:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shrugged and slipped his arm around her waist, letting her settle her body in against his side. "Don't worry about it. We'll get where we're going pretty soon, and then I'll make sure you know how to drive," he said, grinning. "As long as you don't distract me when I'm behind the wheel," he amended, "otherwise we might not even get there in once piece." He leaned down to kiss the crown of her head and winked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>07-11-2011, 21:27:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe giggled as she remembered there last hot encounter in the car as she looked up at him with an impish gaze. "I <em>did</em> try to pull away when it got too raunchy, but <em>you</em> wanted to keep going. I think we both enjoyed it however." She leaned up and kissed him tenderly on his lip, nibbling his lower one as she pulled away.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>07-11-2011, 21:58:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smirked as she drew back, and shrugged. "Yeah, yeah, blame me," he teased, putting his hands on her hips to keep her from retreating too far. "You're just lucky I don't sit you on the hood here and do unspeakable things to you now," he warned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>07-11-2011, 22:06:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh no....not that....anything but that." Phoebe grinned, feeling his hands halt her retreat as they ensnared her hips. She purred a little. "It's too horrid...." she makes certain to be as cheesy as possible, throwing an arm over her forehead and leaning back like a cheesy 50s movie starlet in distress.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 15:49:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall hooked his arm around her waist as she dipped back, and lifted his free hand to his face. "Mwa-ha-ha-ha," he said, twirling his non-existent black mustache as he wheeled her around slowly. He gripped her hips and gently raised her onto the still-warm hood of the car and leaned in, trapping her between his chest and the hood, and kissed her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 20:33:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Now who's the one making people roll in their graves....that was so cheesy!" Phoebe teased as Kendall made the motion of having a black mustache and twirling it maniacally. She grinned as he grabbed her hips and pinned her, not that she wanted to escape as her arms wrapped around him, her lips parting for his kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 01:35:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall locked his mouth on hers, kissing her hungrily as his body pressed hers down, until her back rested flat against the warm metal. His tongue swept slowly along hers, exploring her mouth, while his hands moved up her sides from the hips, slowly raising her shirt with them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 04:47:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt his lips seal themselves onto her own as his tongue dove in, exploring her mouth in it's entirety. It always felt so good when he kissed her, and his hands ghosting their way up her sides made it all the more exciting. Phoebe's shirt began to rise and she purred enticingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 05:09:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall released Phoebe's mouth as the front of her shirt reached her throat. Carefully pulling it over her head, he left it beneath her back to cushion her from the hood of the car, then tucked his head under her chin. The tip of his tongue brushed across her smooth skin until he found the gentle pulse in her throat and began to tease her with soft, fluttering kisses.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 05:14:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe used the moment to get some air, smiling up at Kendall as he slid her shirt off, then lovingly placed it behind her head so she'd be comfortable. When he began to kiss at her pulse point, she moaned softly, starting to run her hands through his hair. "You always make me feel so good..." she purred.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 05:21:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe could feel Kendall's lips curl into a grin against her neck, just before he began to softly nibble. "I haven't even started," he whispered, dragging his teeth lightly across her skin and down along her shoulder. While he teased her with his mouth, his fingers drifted halfway down her sides again, this time caressing warm, bare flesh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 05:26:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She giggled as she let out a soft cry when she felt his teeth to her skin, his fingers making their way back down once more. "Well if you want me to bust your chops and say something mean I will.." she said, soon shutting up again as she relaxed and closed her eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 05:46:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wouldn't recommend it," he murmured, then playfully bit at the side of her neck again. "Unless you <em>want</em> to make me stop," he warned, his fingers drifting inward across the bottom of her chest. As his lips closed around her earlobe, his hands cupped the swell of her lower breasts and his thumbs brushed slowly across the tip of each.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 05:53:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't want you to stop!" Phoebe said quickly, moaning softly as she felt his fingers beneath her fleshy mounds. She turned her head to the side with a sigh, feeling him capture an ear lobe before his hands cupped her breasts, flicking his thumbs across her pebbling nipples.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 06:29:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Fair enough," he murmured behind her ear, and she could feel his body shifting, pressing her more firmly against the car. His thumbs and forefingers closed around each sensitive nub and rolled gently as his mouth sought hers out again and captured her under another hard, hungry kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 06:40:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe always loved his kisses, every single one. Her tongue went to meet his as they twirled about each other as he rolled her nipples in his fingers so gently yet firmly. "Yes..Kendall...mmm..." she purred into his kiss again as she stroked his backside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 07:00:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall sighed against Phoebe's lips, catching her lower lip between his. After teasing it with a slow suckling for a moment, he trailed his kisses over her chin and throat again, his head gradually drifting down along her collarbone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 07:06:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe didn't even want to try and talk at this point, letting her soft cries do the talking for her. She felt herself becoming damp quickly, feeling warm all over as his kisses began to move lower. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 07:12:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				While Kendall's hands gently squeezed and kneaded the soft flesh of her breasts, his kisses crossed the top of her chest, then sank down between his hands, where he paused to tease her rapidly warming skin with brief strokes of the tip of his tongue.&nbsp; When he felt her back arching toward him, Kendall released her breasts, making way for his lips to surround the tip of each sensitive breast, in turn, to suck and stroke fastidiously while his fingertips followed her sides to her hips once again and immediately began work to free her from the confines of her loose-fitting sweatpants.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 18:20:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe stroked his head as she continued to moan softly, his hands massaging her breasts so perfectly and soon she felt his lips on her nipples. "Mm.....mmmm....." she purred, breathing heavily in anticipation as she felt his fingertips gently&nbsp; move towards her hips. When she felt him working to free her from her sweat pants she wiggled her hips a little to help him get them off. "I want you...." she breathed as he continued to stroke and lick at her chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>10-11-2011, 17:48:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I can tell," Kendall teased, his voice thick with want and amusement.&nbsp; He closed his lips around the tip of one sensitive breast while the sweatpants passed her ankles and were dropped to the ground at his feet. "Be patient," he murmured, freeing her breast so that his mouth could move slowly down across her stomach.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>10-11-2011, 19:55:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's hard....b...but I'll try..." she whispered through a soft moan as she felt her sweat pants fall off completely and hit the grass with a soft <em>swish!</em>. She knew what was coming as his lips descended her belly, already squirming with anticipation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 02:16:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's hands gently grasped Phoebe's hips as they began to buck and roll under his chest. Lifting gently, he raised her ass from the hood of the car as he tucked his head between her parted thighs and started teasing her impatient sex with his lips and tongue. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 05:02:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe's delicious cries began to fill the air once more. He was so good with his tongue, as he began to lavish her sex with attention, even going so far as to lift her hips. She rested her legs on his shoulders as she groaned so beautifully. "Y...you spoil me...." she said between her pants as she writhed gently beneath him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 06:18:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shrugged, the gesture arching her legs higher as they were resting on his shoulders at the time. His lips curled into a wicked smile that she could feel pressing more firmly against her glistening sex. When her heels pressed between his shoulderblades, his mouth closed softly around the tight, sensitive bud beneath it, holding it in place for the tip of his tongue to stroke relentlessly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 06:38:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe's eyes widened as he shrugged his shoulders, feeling his wicked grin before he began to take her clit by storm with his tongue. She felt a surge of her warmth flush out&nbsp; as she gently began to buck against his hold, even as his hands held onto her hips firmly. She writhed more, arching her back so wonderfully as she moaned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 06:45:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall kept at it for several more moments, as he felt her body tense and tremble. As her back arched off of the hard surface of the car, he finally raised his head, moving his mouth from her. Licking his lips, he smiled down at her, keeping her legs on his shoulders as he rose, folding her body over itself and baring her to him. "I think you've had enough," he said thickly as his hands moved to unfasten his pants.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 07:09:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe was crying out like wild when Kendall suddenly let up. But she heard the sound of his pants being unfastened as he rose up. She felt her body being folded over as she looked at him. She was flushed like crazy, she needed him. One of her hands went up to stroke his cheek as she eagerly awaited him. "I think so too..." she said, only imagining that this new position was going to feel so good she'd probably be out cold for awhile from sheer pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 07:21:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall turned his head, pressing his lips into her palm as his hips moved against hers. Slowly, completely, he glided inside of her at last, rigid flesh filling her as her body welcomed him without reservation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 07:30:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When he slid inside her she let out a deep, very pleased moan, as he was hitting the perfect spot with her in this position. She was moving with him, smiling through her moan as he kissed her palm. She felt so incredible, her folds greedily welcoming him and clenching at him enthusiastically while her body shuddered about him. She didn't try to talk, she didn't try to make any quips, she felt so good she didn't even want to put a thought together other than being with Kendall, and feeling this pleasure together.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 07:46:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall groaned as he filled her, feeling the firm, gently grip of her body around him as her soft trembling became an quake that rocked her entire body down to her feet, which hooked behind his back as her thighs clamped on his shoulders and neck. The slow, steady rhythm that he moved with was a strain as the need to drive harder and more rapidly against her warred with his&nbsp; desire to draw out her pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 07:52:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Kendall...d..don't hold back...." she begged through her loving moans as she felt him beginning to move his hips slowly, finding a perfect rhythm but she could feel him holding back a little. "Please..." she cried out. Her arms reached for him, stroking at his face as he continued to move in and out of her velvety folds. Phoebe reached for his hands, dragging one to her chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 08:07:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's eyes widened for a moment when she led his hand to her chest. Then, with a low grunt, he gave in. His fingers curled, cupping one breast firmly while he dragged the side of his thumb over the hard, swollen tip, and the slow rhythm vanished. He thrust his hips firmly against hers, her breasts bouncing as the force of each motion rocked the car on its shocks as she took his full length greedily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 08:10:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe's eyes went back in her head as her eyes closed, her husky moans growing to loud shrieks of ecstasy as he cupped her breast and then went from slow to firm and hard. Her body rocked with his as her breasts bounced and she heard the groaning of the car as it rocked with them. She felt his thumb working her hardened nipple as she felt herself starting to have a series of small orgasms as she began to build up towards a very large one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 08:25:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips as Phoebe's tight, pink body shook and shivered with each mini-climax that shot through her. The sensation was incredible, and each one only encouraged him to continue his luscious assault, bringing her to the next and next, the wave growing slowly as her growing cries and the smooth heat of her body thrashing beneath his fed the fire and raised the pressure building inside of his own body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 08:29:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe knew she wouldn't be able to last much longer, her eyes opening as she looked up with him with a look that screamed <em>I can't hold it...I'm coming!!!</em><br><br>She tried to hold as best she could, always loving it best when they came together but soon the wave crashed about her as her body bucked and writhed beneath him. She simply laid there, almost completely out, and not even trying to speak. Again, that lovely sheen of sweat clung to her body as she took deep breaths, still folded up beneath him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 08:41:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe needn't have worried. The intensity of her release hit Kendall like a tidal wave and, try as he did, he was able to restrain himself for only seconds before the violent fluttering of her inner muscles around him coupled with her clear, ringing cries of pleasure to pull him over the edge with her.&nbsp; By the time their heads cleared and they were both aware of the world around them again, he was lying half-atop her, resting on his elbows as his chest heaved with each panting breath.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 20:38:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				If there were a rest of the world, Phoebe hardly noticed at that moment, so overcome with intense feelings of pleasure. She'd felt him come too, feeling his warmth shoot deep within her as she burst around his hardness, their juices mixing together so beautifully. As he caught his breath, leaning over her still, she did the same. She had another very pleased grin on her face, and pulled him into a slow, but deep kiss. "Y..you're amazing..." she panted. After a bit, she began to try and lower her legs gently.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>12-11-2011, 07:30:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shifted his shoulders so that Phoebe's legs could slide down around his hips, and he nipped affectionately at her lower lip when she kissed him. "Not so bad, yourself," he breathed, half grinning. Eventually, he straightened, reluctantly pulling away from her and straightening his clothes when she finally stopped trembling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>12-11-2011, 22:15:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe laid there, practically glowing with a smile on her face as she just enjoyed the feelings that swept over her. She looked up at Kendall and reached for him, pulling herself up and pulling him into another kiss. Then she just held him close. "The world is still spinning a little.....are you watching dirty movies while I sleep to learn new things to do?" she giggled as she nipped his ear playfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 06:30:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed quietly and kissed her cheek and chin. "I have no idea what you're talking about, Phoebe," he murmured, grinning against her neck as her arms locked around his neck and shoulders. He let her hold him like that for a little longer before he straightened his back, lifting her with him as she refused to let go, until she sat&nbsp; on the car in front of him, her thighs still hooked around his waist.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 06:40:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course not." she teased, not ready to let him go as they sat on the hood of the car. She nuzzled him. "I'm so lucky....that I have you." she pulled back, looking into his eyes. "You sure you won't ever get sick of me?" she grinned, pressing her chest against him with an impish grin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 07:38:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled and shook his head. "Are you crazy?" He laughed, somewhat less-than-softly, tilting his head back. "My brain will be three days dead before I can't think of something intriguing about you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 07:43:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe smiled and rested her head against his shoulder. "So will there be many many nights of hot crazy sex then?" she nibbled his neck but stopped teasingly. "And of course fun shopping trips...dining excursions..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 07:46:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned and shrugged. "That sounds like a good plan, to me," he admitted. "Thought I may need a break now and then to get my strength back," he teased.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 07:51:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You haven't needed rest so far....but I <em>guess</em> I can be nice and let you have a night or two without having to make sweet love to me." she giggled. She untangled herself from him and moved to stand, grabbing her clothes off the ground and giving him a perfect view of her beautiful ass.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 07:54:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall was fixing his own clothes when Phoebe bent over, and he couldn't quite resist. He licked his lips and gave her ass a light, playful swat. "I'll let you know when I need the break," he said thickly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 07:57:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe snapped up with a playful yelp. "Oh is that how it is?" she turned grinning at him, while pulling her underwear and sweats back up. "Don't I get a say in it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 08:00:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall stroked his chin thoughtfully, idly noting in the back of his mind that he'd have to shave before too long. "No, not really," he said, as if it was obvious. "Why would you get a say in whether I need a break or not?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 08:05:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe rolled her eyes giggling. "I meant maybe I might not feel like it once in awhile too." She put her bra back on, followed by her shirt as she went into his arms. "But you are pretty good at convincing me..." she kissed his lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 08:12:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall wrapped his arms around her again and laughed. "Well, that's up to you," he said, grinning, "but I hope that if you're not in the mood, you refrain from doing things like rubbing up against me all naked-like, and laying down across my lap for spankings," he teased.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 08:20:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I guess that is fair." she mused as he held her again. "I guess I'm just too sexy because you can't keep your hands off me. So I should probably be less tempting."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 08:28:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded. "That would be a good idea, if you're looking for a break," he agreed. "Otherwise, you'll just confuse my simple male brain."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 08:36:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She grinned and stuck her tongue out. "Well, we should probably get going or I might just do something sexy again and we'll just end up having more wild sex." she teased, sliding back into the car.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 08:45:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded and grinned as he opened the driver-side door. "You've got a point," he agreed, "We're almost there, so unless you're starving, I'm thinking we could wait a bit longer before we stop to eat."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 08:53:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe nodded, lowering the passenger seat a little so she could stretch out a bit. She wanted to go to sleep but felt guilty and forced herself to stay awake. She would make it up to him, all his long days and nights of driving. And she looked forward to not being hunted anymore either.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 14:39:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall chatted idly as he drove, though occasionally his sideward glances toward Phoebe would catch her eyelids drooping and her head dipping toward her chest before she stubbornly snapped it back up. To counter her self-defeating stubbornness, he reached back in his memory for a particularly sedate college professor and, adopting the man's monotonic, unbroken tone, began to drone on about the specifics of his MMS research. Before long, Phoebe had drifted off, and Kendall smiled to himself. He'd missed a few economics lectures for exactly the same reason, he reflected. <br><br>Some time later, as Phoebe slumbered softly in the passenger seat, another biological imperative began to tug at him. Between towns, there wasn't anywhere handy to stop, so he pulled off the next exit onto a nearly-derelict country road and pulled the car onto the grassy shoulder. Quietly, he slid out and walked into the trees some meters away. When he emerged a minute later, he saw a shadow near the car, and his blood turned to ice as the burly form of Pierce opened the car door and pulled Phoebe out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 21:47:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe fought sleep viciously. She didn't want to fall asleep, she always tried to stay awake as long as she could out of guilt that Kendall had to stay awake so long. She felt badly sleeping while he had to keep himself awake and focused to avoid killing them both in a fiery blaze. But when he started talking about research, try as she might, her eyelids began to droop until finally she was out cold.<br><br>The next thing she knew, the car had stopped. She began to yawn as she heard the car door open. <em>Bathroom break.</em>, she thought with a sleepy smile as she moved to sit up. But she didn't even make it to opening the door as it was flung open violently and she felt her heart stop. <em>Pierce!!!</em>, and she started kicking and screaming. "LET ME GO!!!!!" she howled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 01:05:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's hands balled into fists, and he stalked menacingly toward the car and the man who had Phoebe pinned between his chest and the car. "Damn you, Pierce," he growled. "Let her go, or this time I won't hold back when I brain you." <br><br>Pierce smiled coldly. "You know, I'd almost forgotten about that," he said, shaking his head. "But I've just about had it with this stupid little game." Trapping Phoebe's arms to her sides with one arm, he slid his other hand into his jacket, then extended it toward Kendall. "I owe you one, Chris," he said grimly. There was a sharp sound like a stroke of lightning between them, and pain flashed purple across Kendall's vision. <br><br>"Shit," he growled, moving his hand to his shoulder. His fingers felt warm, wet, and sticky, and as he peered at them in the darkness, recognition slowly blossomed. When he raised his gaze to see the gun in Pierce's hand, everything came together, and shock set in. "Oh, fuck," the scientist muttered, before he crumpled down onto the soggy turf.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 01:43:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe turned her head and saw Kendall approaching, as she struggled against Pierce. "Kendall!!!" she shrieked, trying so hard to get out of his grasp. She almost got loose once, but the opportunity left her open to be pinned by Pierce as she felt her hands trapped to her sides by one of his strong arms.<br><br>The next sound she heard made her blood run cold as she heard the sound of a loud bang and followed it to Kendall's cry. She saw the blood. She saw him fall. "No........" she said. She felt herself boiling with rage. Kendall, the one good thing she'd had in life, on the ground. Bleeding.<br><br>"No......no....." she started to say, and the air about her and Pierce began to heat up, far more than the last time they'd fought. "You.....you shot him. You shot Kendall!" she growled, and with a new found strength she head butted pierce square in the face with all the force she could muster as she began to surround herself in flames.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 04:53:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Pierce's arm released Phoebe to raise his hand to his face, covering his nose. When it came away bloodied, he narrowed his eyes. "Little bitch!" he spat, shoving her roughly against the side of the car. He spat out a gob of blood and raised the gun again. "Goddamn right I did, and I'll shoot you, too. 'Bring her back alive' isn't quite so strict with a phoenix."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 05:07:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe's eyes became red flames as she almost became entirely flame. Her body was bathed in it,&nbsp; as she advanced. "You shot my Kendall. You shot the one I love. How dare you....." she hissed, her voice almost becoming different. As if something else were speaking entirely. It was as if a second voice were dwarfing the one she had been speaking in only moments before. "And for that...I will kill you." Phoebe lunged at him, moving quickly as she grabbed his arm and twisted it violently, not only causing him to drop his gun but also break it. She almost couldn't see straight, she was filled with rage. All that Phoebe could think was <em>BURN HIM!! KILL HIM!! MAKE HIM PAY!!</em> 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 05:14:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Pierce howled as his arm broke audibly and the gun tumbled from his fingers. His free arm snapped up, and knuckles sizzled across her cheek as his brutal backhand strike connected. She barely flinched in her rage, but the force of the blow still sent her whirling long enough for Pierce to drop into a crouch. His crippled arm hung limply across his chest as he scooped up the repeater in his left hand and squeezed the trigger. Between the haze of pain and firing off-handed sent the shots wide as he climbed to his feet again. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 05:19:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe whirled around after she'd gotten to her feet and sent a wave of flames licking at the hand that had snatched up his gun. She couldn't burn him, but she had to try something, something that would destroy him. Then she had to help Kendall. <em>HELP KENDALL!!</em> she thought, as she had charged in dodging the bullets if any came close enough to her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 05:34:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Pierce laughed derisively as the white-hot flames licked at his hand, arm, and chest, his chimaeric blood rendering him immune to the burning attack. Too late, he realized that he wasn't the only thing wrapped in the fireball as the gun softened in his hand under the foundry-like heat. His eyes widened and he moved to throw the weapon away, but he'd taken too long. There was a muffled popping, and he felt himself being thrown bodily through the air. <br><br>He crashed to the ground, writhing in agony as each beat of his heart pumped another surge of crimson from the gaping wound in the side of his chest, and from his arm, which now ended at the elbow. "Little freak," he hissed in agony. "You'll never fit with them. You'll kill him, too, one day," he snarled viciously. "You'll lose your temper and he's as good as dead."&nbsp; Then, body trembling with shock, he fell onto his back and, a moment later, Phoebe heard the rattle of his last breath.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 05:42:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe heard his laughter as she soon heard the sound of a muffled popping, before Pierce's body flew through the air like a rag doll.&nbsp; When he hit the ground, she heard the heavy thud and the sounds he made as he writhed in agony. She felt herself calming down, and then heard his words.<br><br>She saw the blood, as he called her a freak, and told her she would never fit in. But what cut her deep, what hit her hard was his claim that she would eventually kill Kendall. That she would take her lover, and lose control. She felt tears sting her eyes as he fell back against the earth once more, his death throes rattling his body as he soon lay still. She fell to her knees, but she had to shake herself out of it. At least for now, as she ran over to Kendall. She shook him, shaking. "Kendalll!? KENDALL!? Please wake up!!" she cried out, tears streaming down her face as she ripped his shirt to see how bad his wound was.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 05:47:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's eyes opened eventually, and he winced horribly as she shook him. "Would you stop that!?" he snapped through clenched teeth. His face was pale and his body was still trembling with the shock when she started to shred his shirt. Blood coated his chest from the wound in his left shoulder. He licked dry lips, and turned slightly, his body screaming with the effort. "Look at the back of my shoulder," he rasped. "Do you see anything?"&nbsp; When she told him that he was bleeding there, as well, he seemed to relax for some reason. <br><br>"Good," he said, "it went through. Phoebe, this is going to suck..." he lamented, "but I need you to stop the bleeding. Cauterize it." At her puzzled stare, he frowned. "Burn the wound all the way through," he explained.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 05:56:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She jumped a little as he snapped at her, but she stopped shaking, just grateful that he was alive. She lifted him over as he asked her, and saw that the bullet had gone through clean. She told him as much, and then laid him down again, trying to stop the bleeding with his shirt. When he asked her to cauterize it, she did stare a bit surprised, but burned it through to stop the bleeding. She heard his pained cry as the heat seared the wound shut, stopping the bleeding. But as glad as she was that he was ok, she surprisingly kept her distance.<br><br>Instead, she curled up, and started to cry. "I......he's dead. Pierce..." she said quietly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 06:02:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's stoicism failed him as fire ripped through the wormhole in his shoulder, and he screamed. When it was done, and the searing hellfire had faded into a more constant burning agony, he sagged onto his back again, white-faced and panting. Sweat poured from his brow and he bit down on his cheek. Definitely going to need some painkillers, he reasoned.&nbsp; <br><br>"Good," he groaned, squeezing his eyes closed. When Phoebe began to cry, his left hand twitched as he moved instinctively to reach for her, which turned out to be a very stupid thing to do, indeed. A wave of pain and nausea washed over him. "Calm down, Phoebe," he groaned, "We need to get moving, and I'm not going to be able to drive like this..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 06:10:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded, knowing he was right. She helped him up, being as gentle as she could as she lifted him off the ground. She still heard his scream echoing in her thoughts. <em>What if Pierce is right....I....I'm hurting him now...</em>, she thought, feeling her heart beginning to ache. She gently lowered Kendall into the car, and couldn't help herself as she planted a light kiss to his lips as she pulled the seat belt around him and grabbed a blanket from the trunk to cover him so he would be comfortable.<br><br>She slid into the driver's seat, looking at Kendall. "W....where should we go? The hospital? Or should we just find a place to rest? I want you to be ok." she said, her voice quivering. "I can learn quick, so start teaching me the driving basics."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 06:14:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head. "Forget the hospital. Too many questions. Just find us a drug store and a motel," he said tightly. "Listen carefully, now," he said, his voice pained as he gave her a crash course in driving. When she'd gotten the hang of it, he sagged back against the seat, and passed out again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 06:21:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe nodded, and paid attention. It didn't take her long at all to get the hang of driving, and soon they were on her way. She found a crummy cheap motel along the road they traveled on, the kind where the sheets are surprisingly clean but no questions are asked either. She checked them in, and took the unconscious Kendall into the room, laying him down on the bed, stripping his clothes off first. She pulled some clothes out and set them aside, and had taken note of a drugstore not far. She made certain the room was secure and let him to sleep, going to get some of the items he told her about for pain. She grabbed what she remembered, and some food. When she came back, she set everything down, and grabbed a chair, sitting by Kendall's bedside until he woke up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 06:38:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When he heard the door close behind Phoebe's return, Kendall stirred, and immediately wished he hadn't. On top of the pain of his injury, he had the decidedly nasty feeling of being coated in dried blood. Without a word, only a tight, distracted nod to Phoebe, he stood shakily and made his way into the bathroom, cradling his wounded arm with his good hand, until he stood in front of the sink. Carefully, he washed his chest and shoulder, carefully avoiding the charred scarring, and as much of his back as he could reach. He took a towel and tied it into a crude sling which, when he settled his arm into it, did wonders for making the pain fade from head-swimmingly unbearable to simply agonizing. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 06:45:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe got up and followed, but she only did so to make sure he wouldn't fall or aggravate his wound. She did however go around and clean his back off for him, and stayed close by as he made the sling. She checked his knot to make sure it was tight. She made him go back and lay down again. "Don't give me that look, in bed. Now." she said, as she tucked him in. She looked at him like she wanted to say something but looked away, and on the verge of tears. <br><br>"I....I brought some....of the stuff you told me about. I grabbed a lot of it to be safe." she looked into her lap. "I grabbed snacks too....w...when you're hungry."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 06:48:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thanks, Phoebe," he said, reaching for the plastic bag. From it, he drew a small bottle of the over-the-counter pain reliever, and popped it open with his thumb. "Would you get me a glass of water?" he asked, dumping four of the pills into the palm of his hand. He'd already dry-swallowed two of them by the time Phoebe got back with the water, which he gulped greedily, washing the rest down. "Thanks," he said and gave her a weary, but heartfelt, smile.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 06:53:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded a bit, but was otherwise oddly quiet. She found herself staring at his shoulder, and she heard his scream again as she looked about to cry some more. She looked away a bit and wasn't sure what to talk about. His smile had made her feel a little better but, she couldn't shake the sound of his cry. Seeing Pierce dying, knowing that even if he deserved it she'd killed someone. His dying words echoed in her thoughts.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 06:55:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall reached his good arm out and gently squeezed Phoebe's knee. "Hey," he said softly. "Snap out of it. Come lie down a while. It's been a bad night, and you could use some rest, too. Tomorrow, we'll have you where you need to be, and you won't have to run like this anymore."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:05:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I...I might hurt you." she said softly. "I love you, I don't want to hurt you. I...I had to...to help you." she pointed at his arm. She heard his words. <em>You won't have to run....you'll be where you need to be...</em>. She started to cry a little more. "You used to say we.....now you're just talking about me." she said, standing up. "Maybe....Pierce was right. I should go....I might hurt you one day." <br><br>She stepped away, shaking a bit. "Maybe I should just go now...so you'll be safe." She turned and started to walk towards the door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:13:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's hand tried to grab her wrist, but she'd moved to quickly. Instead, he ended up catching her by the elastic waistband of the sweatpants she was wearing, but he wasn't about to let go. "No," he said, simply and with a stony finality. "Whether I'm allowed to stay with you in Arcadia isn't my decision. It's theirs. But I'm not letting you decide to leave me," he told her, gently tugging her back toward the bed. "That piece of shit tried to kill me, you didn't do anything wrong. Definitely not anything that's going to make me let you go."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:19:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She'd almost gotten out of his reach but felt her waist band suddenly tighten about her narrow waist as she was dragged back. She turned to snarl at him but when he spoke her eyes widened. "What about my decision?" she said, soon standing by the bedside as he gripped the elastic of her sweats. She wiped a tear away. "I don't want to leave you..." she said, but then she heard the rest of his words. He didn't want to let her go. "Kendall..." she tried to speak, her voice choking up on her tears.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:23:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shook his head. "It's not your decision to go," he said, matter-of-factly. When she turned, his fingers shifted along the waist until he was holding them in front, just below her stomach, and fixed her with an unflinching gaze. "If I thought for a second that you really wanted to leave me, I'd never stop you." He pulled again, a bit sharply, so that she had to kneel on the edge of the bed to keep her balance. "I know you really don't want to, and I'm not going to let you just because you're afraid." <br><br>Now that she was closer, he released his grip on the sweats and wrapped his good arm around her waist instead, and drew her toward him. "So stop talking foolishness," he said softly, just before his lips pressed tenderly to hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:28:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She hated his tone sometimes, how he just assumed everything. But he wasn't wrong. She looked in his eyes as he stared straight at her, never looking or moving his eyes away from her own. "I want you to be safe...." she tried to start again, but she felt his gentle tug that forced her back on the bed, kneeling a bit. "I don't want to wind up hurting you a...and..." she said again, but she knew he wasn't going to just let her talk. But she didn't want to really, because she didn't want to leave him. She loved him too much.<br><br>As his arm wrapped around her waist, pulling him against her, she heard him tell her to knock it off with the foolishness.&nbsp; She made one last attempt, before his soft lips pressed against hers. She groaned a little, a few more tears rolling down her cheek as she clung to him. She didn't want to leave him. She couldn't believe she'd almost gone out that door. After a few moments, she pulled back and looked at him. "We...shouldn't." she whispered, kissing his forehead tenderly. "Your arm..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:31:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall made a face, then shrugged his good shoulder. "I'm not going to kiss you with my arm," he said, his eyes gleaming playfully as he grinned. He still held her body close against his bare chest, and he didn't give any indication of loosening his grasp any time soon. "As for anything else," he said, "I'm not going to force the subject." He kissed her again, even more softly, and then kissed away the tears that glistened and streaked down her face. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:35:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe shivered as his lips pressed to her cheeks as he kissed her tears away after another tender kiss. "Y...you're such an asshole. But I love you for it." she said, managing a smile. "I hate how you just....I can't even explain it. You always know just what to say..." She leaned against him, still mindful of his injury as she traced his chest with a finger lightly.<br><br>"How do you read me so well?" she said softly, nuzzling his neck. "It really isn't fair you know."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:39:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled as she stopped resisting him and settled in against his side. "It's not that hard," he said, smiling, as he nuzzled his lips against her forehead. "You couldn't stop crying when you talked about leaving. It seemed pretty obvious that it isn't what you wanted to do," he said. "I'm no mind-reader. I am an asshole, though," he laughed, "you got that part right."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:42:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I couldn't stop crying because I.." she paused and leaned against him more. "I killed someone. Kendall....I took a life. And you almost died....I don't want anything to happen to you. I don't want to lose my mind and hurt you." she looked up, pulling away for a moment. "You mean too much to me." she whispered.<br><br>She smiled a little and giggled softly. "Well I'm glad you agree.....you are a bit of an asshole. But you're my asshole. So what does that make me?" she teased.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:44:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's smile faded slightly, and he raised his hand to smooth her hair. "Sweetheart, you did what you had to do..." he said, his voice softening and sympathetic. "He shot me, and was trying to shoot you. It was him, or us. You made the only call you could." He sighed and shook his head. "If only I'd hit that scumbag a little harder back in the lab, you wouldn't have had to go through this..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:49:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sighed a bit as his hand went to her hair, stroking it gently. "Don't talk like that....how could we have known?" she said, feeling guilty she'd made him feel badly."But he is.....gone now." she said, a slight pause in her voice. It has shaken her up quite a bit. "I almost don't even remember everything that happened...one minute I see you falling to the ground, the next I'm standing over a broken body and searing your shoulders shut." Those golden eyes fixed on him. She didn't know anything else to say, instead planting a tender kiss to his lips and resting her head on his chest once more.<br><br>After awhile, she teased him a little. "You need a shower....you smell like ass." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:53:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded and smirked. "I think that's a natural countermeasure," he mused. "The whole 'charred flesh smells like bacon' thing is really, really hard on the brain. Cognitive dissonance and all," he said. Gently, he slipped away from her and stood up. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 07:57:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Now you're just using fancy words to confuse my simple mind." Phoebe said, sticking out her tongue. "What makes you think you're going in there alone? I'll go with you, but only to wash your back." she said with a bit of a smirk. She followed him in, but brushed past him and turned on the water, making it nice and warm for him. <br><br>"I spoil you sometimes. You and your cognitive dissonance." she grinned. "Get in and wash up." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 08:00:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smirked. "Yes, ma'am," he said. Glad he hadn't dressed himself again, he hooked his thumb into the waist of his boxers. "Close your eyes," he teased, "No peeking." Grinning, he managed to slip out of his boxers and step into the shower. The hot water felt great, mostly, though his injured shoulder wasn't a fan. Still, he managed to grit his teeth and tough it out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 08:07:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Right. If I peek I might just hop on you and ride like a fiend." Phoebe giggled as she dutifully turned about and let him undress and slide in the water. She heard his slight hiss as the water touched his still tender shoulder, but he otherwise seemed to like the relaxing bath. <br><br>When he was comfortable, she moved over. "Sit up...I'll clean your back for you." She picked up a wash cloth and began to gently clean the dirt and grime from him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 08:09:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm going to need a back brush," Kendall mused aloud, "Until my arm heals, at least." He dipped his head as she drew the cloth over his back, while he grasped one in his good hand to clean his face, arms, and chest. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 08:15:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm sure that'd feel fabulous over your wound." she mused. She smiled as she finished cleaning him and moved to help him wash his chest, moving to bat his hand away. "I'm already here let me do it." she smiled. She used soothing tender strokes over his muscles which she knew were sore, and moved gingerly about the cauterized shoulder wound, watching his reactions to know if she needed to lighten or deepen her pressure. "You know some girls find battle scars sexy." she smiled a little, but she still felt sick knowing that she'd had to hurt him to help him. But she was glad he was still with her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 08:28:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall winced, more at the thought of the brush than pain from her touch. "Good point," he mumbled. He tried to fight her for a minute and wash himself, but gave it up quickly and let Phoebe do what she wanted. If it helped to soothe her misguided guilt, then so be it, although he knew full well that she hadn't done anything to feel guilty about. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 08:31:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled as he relented and let her wash him gently. She made certain not to rile him up though, letting him wash himself instead of her doing it, but it was so hard to resist the urge. "I'll.....let you finish up." she said, "Then I'll take a bath too." she smiled a bit, but it was clear she was trying to let him rest up, trying not to get excited and take advantage of him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 13:38:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded slowly. "All right. Thank you," he said quietly, before she left him alone. He carefully finished washing up, quickly at that, as he still wasn't loving the hot water beating down on his injured shoulder.&nbsp; When he finished, he slipped on the fresh pair of boxers he'd brought in, which took far longer than he'd have liked with only one arm, and emerged back into the room. "It's all yours, Phoebe," he said lightly, shooting her a smile which didn't reflect the ache throbbing through half of his torso. He hoped.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 21:25:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded as she strolled past him, planting a light kiss on his cheek as she drained the water. Once it was fully drained she filled it up for herself. She began to cry again, trying to get the rest of those emotions out. Pierce's words didn't hold as much weight when Kendall had made her realize she was talking nonsense, but they still hung about. She tried to blink away the image of his body as she silently got her tears out, hoping Kendall wouldn't hear her. He needed to worry about his shoulder and rest first. She began to wash herself slowly, not wanting to think about the possibility that the other metas wouldn't allow Kendall to stay with her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-11-2011, 13:26:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				From his place on the bed, with the crappy hotel TV on, Kendall couldn't hear Phoeby weeping. Instead, he just reclined obliviously as he silently prayed that the damned ibuprofen would kick in already. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-11-2011, 20:30:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After a good, long cry, Phoebe collected herself and dried off. Normally she would have just strolled out naked as a jaybird or in a towel, but she opted to dress. She didn't want to aggravate Kendall's shoulder with passionate sex. She pulled on her sweats and a t-shirt, and went out to join him.<br><br>"Have those pills kicked in yet?" she asked, gently kissing his shoulder and moving to lay on the other side on his good one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-11-2011, 21:26:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shrugged slightly. "A bit," he admitted. "You'll excuse me if I don't do any bench pressing to test them, though," he smiled. When she moved in beside him, he slid his free arm around her shoulders so she could settle in close. "Feel any better?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>15-11-2011, 21:30:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe nodded slightly. "A little....I guess it will just take some time." she said quietly, nuzzling against his chest. "I'm just glad you're ok." She leaned up and planted a few kisses to his neck, and one teasingly behind his ear. "If the metas won't let you stay with me, then I'm staying with you." she said, her voice carrying the same finality as his had earlier.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 06:11:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded. "I'm fine, sweetheart," he said softly, tucking his head down to kiss her hair. "We'll see what happens when we get to Arcadia," he said airily. He wasn't about to let her put herself in danger on account of him, though if he had to find someplace to stay just outside the city, he'd do that. He really didn't feel like thinking about it, just now, though.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 06:15:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe frowned a little. "That's not fair. If you won't let me leave then I won't let you leave." She slid on his lap, taking his face in his hands. "I can be just as stubborn as you, Kendall." <br><br>She leaned in. "You mean too much to me. I know you don't want to leave me either." she leaned in and licked his lips, slowly, sensually. She sucked at his lower lip.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 06:18:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled and nodded. "I know, but you know I'll still be around..." he said, sighing as she nibbled on his lip. "No point in worrying about it now, though," he murmured, then kissed her hungrily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 06:22:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She leaned into the kiss even more, feeling his hunger as her own began to take hold. She pulled back and looked at him, her breathing becoming a bit heavier. "Do you want this or to rest...I don't want to do something that might cause you pain..." she said, planting light kisses to his cheek, sucking at his ear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 06:33:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned wickedly and tilted his head to press his mouth against hers again, while he closed his fingers lightly around her wrist. Guiding her hand under the sheet until her palm pressed against the front of his boxers. "That should answer that question," he murmured behind the kiss, then deepened it again, slipping his tongue past her lips and into her mouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 06:37:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt his hand clamp on her wrist firmly and guided it to his member as she felt it hardening under her warm palm through his boxers. She smiled a little as he kissed her again, as his tongue sweetly invaded her mouth as her own did the same. At first, Phoebe decided to tease him a little, stroking him through his boxers rather than going beneath the hem just yet.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 06:43:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A low, rich groan rumbled into Phoebe's mouth as Kendall's hips shifted of their own accord, giving her teasing touches more access. Finally he broke the kiss and inhaled sharply. "Oh&nbsp; hell, that feels good," he muttered releasing her wrist and running his fingertips along the waist of her shorts, under her shirt, and over her side.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 06:48:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It better, or I'll have to walk out that door." she teased, leaning in and kissing at his neck as he had often done to her as she began a slow descent towards his hardness. Occasionally, her tongue would flick out across his skin, leaving a light trail between her kisses as she soon pulled down his boxers and began to take him into her mouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 06:56:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips as she pulled the sheet back, and when she crept down his body, she could feel him holding his breath. When she drew down the tight cotton and ran her fingers lightly along the smooth, hard length, he let it go all at once in another aching groan, that only drew louder when she wrapped her lips around the flared tip and began to lower her head slowly. His obvious pleasure only intensified when his good hand reached down to brush the curtain of flaming hair aside, watching as he disappeared into her warm, sweet mouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 07:12:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe smiled up at him as she lazily moved her tongue about his hardness as she moved up and down his length, her mouth so soft and warm about him. She loved how he moaned, it always sounded so wonderful to her. "You sound so sexy..." she said, taking a momentary pause before resuming, only stopping when he wanted her to.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 07:17:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's chuckle was half-choked as he watched her intently. "Can't help it," he grunted, combing his fingers through her long hair and arching slightly against her. He licked his lips and shook his head, cupping his hand beneath her chin and gently raising her head, stopping her and guiding her eyes to him. "This hardly seems fair," he said apologetically.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 07:20:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She purred as she felt his hand running through her fiery locks, smiling as he said he couldn't help his sounds. When he made her pause she looked up at him. "Do you.....want me to..." she smiled and flushed a little, moving back to let him lay down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 07:27:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall just grinned his mischievous little grin, then nodded as he sank down to lie flat again, though he did raise his hand to brush his fingers along Phoebe's cheek as she blushed furiously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 07:36:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled as he brushed her cheek, and bashfully turned herself around so that her folds were above his lips. She lowered herself, making sure Kendall was comfortable before she went back to pleasuring him. She let out a soft mewl of delight as she felt his tongue against her sex.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 07:38:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's good arm reached up and wrapped loosely around Phoebe's waist. He tilted his mouth u as he drew her closer, and met the soft, glistening mound with a teasingly-slow troke of his tongue before she felt his lips nestly against it and the sweeping tongue exploring her more toroughly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 07:46:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt his arm about her waist, and felt him lower her to his waiting lips. She never got tired of that marvelous tongue as he licked at her so torturously slow and lovingly. When it went inside she groaned a little, pausing her own passionate attentions to his manhood to let out a pleased cry.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 07:49:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's grasp tightened, the tips of his fingers pressing slightly into the soft, lush curves of Phoebe's ass as he moaned, sending tiny waves of vibration through his lips and tongue and across her most sensitive flesh. He responded then by stepping up his attack, pressing his mouth firmly against her and letting his tongue glide smoothly and deeply sinide of her, delighting in the feel of her muscles fluttering around it as they grasped at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 08:00:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe moaned softly about his member, her own cries sending subtle but powerful vibrations around his member as she took him deep, slow and sweetly. His tongue went inside and tasted of her, she felt her folds clenching at it as he thrust it inside. "Yes.....oh yes...." she moaned about him, feeling herself building up to an orgasm slowly, wonderfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 08:19:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall had to struggle to keep his focus in the face of the immense pleasure that every touch of her lips and tongue sent shooting through his body., and it was a losing battle. While Phoebe could feel the rigid length tightening and throbbing softly in her mouth,&nbsp; his grasp on her waist tightened and he pulled her more firmly down against his own lips, plunging his tongue into her relentlessly as her inner walls tried in vain to grasp and hold it within.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 08:26:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She could feel the tension in his body as he struggled to continue licking her folds with those long, slow strokes. She had her own troubles focusing, as he was being so tender she felt herself struggling to hold back. She would not come without him, and brought a hand to his smooth shaft as she began to stroke him while sucking. "I want us to come together...." she breathed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 14:07:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's low groan was the only response he had to offer, as he wasn't about to stop what he was doing long enough to speak. He was already losing the battle to fight off the impending climax, while his fingers kneaded the soft curve of her ass and his tongue swept deftly over her sensitive skin and slid into her again. The bucking of her hips as she pressed down against his mouth brought him over the edge. A rumbling growl vibrated his lips against her as he arched his back and pressed himself fully between her lips.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 21:05:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Y...yes....." she cooed softly as she felt him thrust upwards into her mouth as she felt herself climax into his waiting lips.&nbsp; She shuddered for a bit, pulling herself off of his hardness only after swallowing every drop. She laid there for a bit, catching her breath. "I think I like that position." she said, turning around to face him and snuggle for a bit. She wasn't sure if he'd want to do too much more even though she was sure she'd be good to go.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 21:07:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed, breathlessly, as he lay on his back and stared half-dazed at the ceiling. "You did seem to be enjoying yourself," he agreed, wrapping his arm around her shoulders so that she could cuddle in along his side and against his chest. "Though we'll have to try it a few more times. Just to make sure it wasn't an anomalous result." He grinned. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 21:14:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I support that motion. It definitely requires more tests to ensure it wasn't some crazy fluke." She giggled. "Somehow we seem to keep finding ourselves in either the shower, the car or the bed." Phoebe kissed his cheek.<br><br>"I don't mind it at all." she nuzzled against his neck pulling the covers about them. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 21:16:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"And restaurants," Kendall pointed out, helpfully. "We just don't go crazy on each other there." He grinned. "Although, when you think about it, we haven't really had a chance to do anything but drive, and stop for food and rest... among other things." He shrugged and turned his head to kiss her hair. "We'll see how we get settled in."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 21:23:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not sure I'd want to get freaky where I eat.....I mean maybe when we have our own place but not at a restaurant." She yawned a little. "Anyway...I think we both need a little rest above anything else. Granted, I always do enjoy humping that sweet nerdy ass, but I think for tonight we've had enough fun."<br><br>Phoebe looked up at him. "Unless I'm too alluring to resist."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 21:49:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed heartily and nodded. "I'll do my best to control myself," he promised, settling in with her and closing his eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 22:59:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe chuckled as he laughed. "Good plan." she gave him one last kiss as they both closed their eyes, falling asleep in each other's arms.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 07:02:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				In spite of the aching in his shoulder, Kendall managed to sleep almost comfortably, though he didn't move around much. When he started to stir, he found that Phoebe was still asleep. Resettling in, he stayed where he was and let her rest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 07:09:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe looked so stunning in her sleep as she simply laid there, her breath warm against his chest. Some hair had fallen across her eye and her hand still rested on his shoulder. She stirred a bit as if to wake up but she didn't open her eyes, instead choosing to go right back to sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 07:18:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled softly to himself, watching her for a few more moments before he slid out of bed and moved to the sink for a glass of water to wash down another bunch of pills as his shoulder throbbed brutally. Sighing, he sat down near the small table and adjusted the makeshift sling while he let Phoebe sleep a bit longer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 07:24:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe felt him move but didn't want to wake up, as if she was stubbornly refusing to open her eyes as she rolled on her stomach. She wrapped her arms around her pillow, burying her face in it before she went back to sleep. Her dreams were conflicting, she'd had nightmares but had managed to sleep through them without disturbing Kendall in the night. She'd also had dreams about what her future could be like, unable to imagine a future without Kendall in it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 07:30:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Carefully, so as not to overextend himself and wake Phoebe with a flurry of invective profanity, Kendall worked on gathering up their things, so that when she did wake, they'd be able to get going. The end of their ordeal was in sight, and he wanted to get her out of harms way once and for all/
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 07:41:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I can hear you moving about you know..." she said, smiling while her eyes were still closed. She yawned a little, starting to sit up and giving him another fabulous view of those luscious breasts. "Do you need any help?" she asked, brushing her hair out of her face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 07:48:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled apologetically. "Sorry, I thought you were still asleep," he said. "Those heightened senses of yours, I suppose. No, I'm all right for the moment," he said, setting the duffel bag onto the table and pausing for a moment to appreciate the view. "There's no rush," he said, "We've got time yet."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 07:53:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Don't be silly, I was just being lazy and not wanting to get up. You should have said something you aren't supposed to aggravate your shoulder." She got up, splendidly nude as she threw on some clothes and went to help him, making him sit down. "Don't give me that look I can pack you rest."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 08:08:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall snorted. "I do have <em>one</em> good arm, you know," he protested, though he did hand off the bag to her at her insistence. While she took up the task of packing, he finished getting dressed as best he could. This left him in his jeans with his button-down shirt hanging open. "Pushy..." he grumbled.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 08:13:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh you love it, don't even try to grumble. Besides why complain? I bend over to pick something up, you get to see my ass. Isn't that a good thing?" she teased him. She took the bags out to the car, after getting the keys to unlock the trunk, and put the bags in and came back in, smirking as she came in and saw Kendall's shirt still hanging open. "Need a little help?" she grinned, walking over and buttoning it for him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 08:23:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned mischievously. "What's wrong?" he teased, "Can't stand the sight of my manly chest, huh? Come on, let's check out, stop for some breakfast, and get out of here. We should make it to Arcadia by lunchtime," he said happily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 08:26:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Now Kendall...." she said, her voice getting that husky undercurrent, "..talking like that is going me push you back onto that bed and take advantage of you. Is that what you want?" she purred a little, not even paying attention to the mention of breakfast or Arcadia.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 08:28:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grinned, then shrugged nonchalantly. "Oh, you know," he said airily, "I'm in no condition to stop you, after all. You could completely have your way with me and I'd be at your mercy."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 08:32:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That's true..." Phoebe grinned, unbuttoning the shirt and sliding it right back off. "You aren't, I could do whatever I wanted to you." <br><br>She gently pushed him back on the bed. "I hope you know you brought this on yourself." she smiled as she leaned into kiss him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 08:35:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"One of these days, I'll have to learn my lesson," Kendall said, just before she pressed her lips against his. His good arm wrapped loosely around her waist and he drew her in against his chest as he sank backward, lying flat and pulling her down with him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 08:41:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I have to agree with you. But I'll keep driving the lesson home until it sinks in." Phoebe giggled as he pulled her down with him as they began to kiss. She ran her fingers through his hair as she brought a hand down to his pants and started to undo them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 08:53:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall grunted behind the kiss, his fingers trailing slowly across the top of her jeans at her lower back. While her fingers brushed softly across the front of his boxers and along the growing ridge of hardness beneath them, his hand slid beneath her jeans and over the back of her panties, trailing light touches along the soft, lacy trim across her ass.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 09:02:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmm...." Phoebe moaned softly as she felt his hands slip below the waist line of her jeans and feel at her ass through her panties. "These clothes have a habit of getting in the way of me teaching you a lesson." Phoebe pulled back a moment, pealing her shirt off and her bra as well, dropping them to the side. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 09:05:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's eyes gleamed as he watched Phoebe stripping to the waist, and no sooner had the discarded garments fallen to the bed beside her than he sat halfway up and tilted up his head to press his lips against the hollow of her throat. His tongue swept lightly across her smooth skin before he began trailing soft kisses down along her collarbone and the top of her chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 09:11:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She'd hardly had the bra off when she felt Kendall's lips at her collar bone, making it's way towards her chest. She began to wrap her arms around him holding him to her as his kisses made her cry out softly. "D...don't try to....to distract me..." she teased, planting a kiss to the top of his head. She nuzzled against him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 09:14:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Wouldn't dream of it," Kendall mumbled against her skin. When her arms tightened around his shoulders, his kisses wandered wider across her chest, and she could feel him shifting under her as he dipped his head, his mouth caressing the top of each soft breast as he teasingly wended his way lower.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 09:16:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe groaned, leaning back a little and pressing her breasts upwards as her head tilted back. She began to reach down and unbutton her jeans, working to get them undone and slide them down. "I think you're j...just trying to use your kisses to make me forget that I....am trying to....teach you a lesson..." she purred.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 09:19:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's lips curled against her chest as she shed her jeans and arched her back. "You mean this isn't part of the lesson?" he asked innocently, slipping his hand beneath the back of her panties. Cupping his fingers slightly, he started kneading firmly while his lips brushed across the tightening, sensitive tips of her breasts.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 09:29:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I...I'll let it slide this time." she couldn't help giggling a little bit, as her giggle was soon followed by a contented moan as she felt his hand dive below the hem of her panties to feel the soft flesh beneath that cotton barrier. His lips continued their tender attack on her breasts as she felt them brush against her hardening nubs. "Oh Kendall.....i...it isn't fair...you know my body so well...."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 18:39:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You think so?" Kendall whispered, just before the tip of his tongue swirled wickedly around one tight, sensitive nipple. "I think I've got a lot more exploring to do, to get <em>really</em> familiar with it," he teased. His palm ran smoothly over the gentle curve of her ass, delving further beneath her panties until the tips of his fingers could tuck down just between her thighs from behind, teasing her sweet sex with light, enticing touches.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 18:49:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She let out a pleasured mewl as his tongue lavished one of her aching nipples, reveling in the feel of his hand caressing the shapely curve of her ass. She felt his fingers moving towards her waiting sex from behind, teasing at her folds. "T..tease......I'll get you for that.." she breathed, hating how he knew just what to do to get her all riled up. Then again, she knew blow jobs in the shower got him to turn into a beast. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 19:36:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Something wrong?" Kendall taunted her, before lightly closing his teeth around the tight bud and sucking it into his mouth. As Phoebe's body tensed and arched with the pleasure, his fingers softly parted her soft folds and the tip of his middle finger slipped teasingly inside her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 20:26:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not at all...." she giggled as she felt his teeth and purred delighted. Once his finger slid inside she let out another groan. "Your skills at convincing me to....to forgo punishing you are rather good..." she breathed out as she began to nibble at his ear as her hips ground a little against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 21:14:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Maybe I should stop, then," he mused. His lips tucked into the side of her neck, biting softly as his wrist pivoted&nbsp; with the slow rolling of her hips. "I was really looking forward to it," he whispered, nipping at her skin while his finger dipped deeper into her, before drawing out to repeat the motion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 21:23:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His lips to her neck made her grin as she purred again, feeling his wrist move. "Well....I guess.....we'll have to try again later..." she murmured, yelping a bit at his playful nip as he continued to torment her with his loving fingers. She nuzzled against him, her hands beginning to explore.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 21:26:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall chuckled evilly and let his head sink back into the pillow. A moment later, Phoebe could feel his hand slipping away, coming to rest on the bed at his side. "Or I can just stop now," he said, his eyes gleaming wickedly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 21:38:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Don't you dare!" she protested playfully, grabbing his hand and bringing it right back to her folds. "You started this you'd better finish!" she grinned wickedly, moving to undo and removed his pants.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 22:13:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, all right," Kendall said, mock-sulkily. However, the strain of flesh beneath his thin cotton boxers made it clear to Phoebe what his <em>true</em> feelings on the matter were.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 22:21:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe smiled, removing his pants and looking at his underwear with a twinkle as she soon pulled those off, while leaning in and kissing him. "That's right, it's good to finish what you start." she teased.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 06:06:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smiled and drew her down against his chest as he met her kiss. His lips caressed hers firmly and she could feel the slow sweep of his tongue across her mouth. Her soft, bare skin was warm and smooth against his chest, and he deepened the kiss hungrily while his arm around her guided her body upward until she straddled his hips and felt the rigid steel of his length nestling between her thighs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 06:19:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt that hardness and began to ache, straddling him as she returned his kisses with such fiery passion. His tongue always sent shivers of delight shooting through her body as she held fast, only pulling back for brief pauses to gain air. "I think you've turned me into a nympho...shame on you.." she breathed huskily, leaning in to kiss at his neck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 06:22:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall tilted his head so that she could nestle comfortably into the curve of his neck and exhaled slowly while he closed his eyes. "You must be devastated," he muttered, his hand gently, if impatiently, trying to coax her down onto him. "I am full of self-reproach."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 06:28:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh I am." she moaned, as she moved down and slid onto his hardness, groaning a little as she pressed her chest against his and continued to plant kisses and licks against his neck. "You're going to have to fuck me every day....can you live with that?" she panted in his earn, nibbling on it as her hips began to move.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 06:30:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips and groaned miserably. "Not if you're going to tease me like this," he warned. His hand glided up along her spine and his gentle pull slowly grew more insistent. "Otherwise, yeah, I can live with that," he panted, "as many times as you want."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 06:35:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Good." she moaned simply, drawing him into another kiss as she continued to move her hips against him, holding him close. Her tongue explored his mouth as he so often did to hers so frequently, as her hands moved over every part of him, teasing him lightly with her fingernails. "Kendall I love you so much...." she whispered into his ear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 06:38:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall groaned almost inaudibly when Phoebe rocked against him at last, and he met her kiss with reckless abandon, devouring her mouth as he raised his hips to meet hers. The low, rich moan he elicited from her lips as he filled her completely was gratifying, and her whispered declaration made him smile against her mouth. "I love you too, Phoebe," he whispered, and was surprised himself to realize that he'd meant every word of it, while his fingers passed her neck and combed gently through her loose, flaming hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 06:43:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe pulled back and smiled at Kendall, nuzzling against his cheek as she leaned in to kiss him again. "I love your kisses too.....you always take my breath away." She groaned as she continued to move against him, her beautiful hips grinding so perfectly with that sensual rhythm that drove Kendall wild. It was as if she were goading him to get wild again, breaking out the sexual beast.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 06:50:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's head tilted back and Phoebe could feel the rippling of his muscles under his skin as he started to hand himself over to the incomparable sensation of her soft, welcoming heat enveloping him and the lush curves of her ass rocking across his thighs.&nbsp; Soon, his hips were moving in perfect counterpoint to hers, rising to meet her each time her body bore down on him so that he rested fully within her, the smooth muscles of her entrance fluttering erotically around the thick base.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 07:16:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her moans became more impassioned as she continued to go at him wildly, their hips moving together so fluidly that she lost herself in the pleasured sensations. Her folds greedily clenched at him with every thrust, as if to make it even harder and less desirable for him to even pull out a little. Soon she felt herself wanting to have him on top again as she rolled over to put him on top. She smiled up at him with that irresistible grin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 07:27:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall drew out of Phoebe as she rolled onto her back, and his body wobbled precariously as he tried to follow her, with only one arm for balance. In a flash of resourceful improvisation, he slid his good arm behind her knees and lifted them toward his chest, until her ankles came to rest on his shoulders and he peered down at her from between her calves, a hungry gleam in his eyes and a wicked grin on his lips. His hips slowly pressed forward against the back of her thighs, and Phoebe could feel the smooth, thick hardness filling her aching body again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 07:38:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe whined a little as her movement had caused Kendall to pull out of her but soon he managed to find a new position to try as she found her ankles over his shoulders while he gazed down at her as if he would devour her. That grin let her know he was going to make her thoroughly exhausted as she felt his hips begin to move once more, his hardness filling her impatient, aching folds one more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 07:41:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Though he started gradually and with a temperate pace that allowed Phoebe to adjust to her position, Kendall had no intention of going easy on her. Lying on her back in front of him with her long, shapely legs raised at a right angle to her body offered too enticing a view for that, and when her body had fallen into pace with his again, her velvety muscles stroking him as she greedily accepted every penetrating thrust, his pace increased until, before long, the force of each motion rocked her slender body&nbsp; and his face hardened into a flushed mask of focused intensity.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 08:03:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"O....oh god.....Kendall......ahhhhh..." her eyes widened a bit as his thrusts became more and more intense, seeing his face contort with pleasure as did her own. She could feel herself once again becoming close friends with the mattress beneath them as he ravaged her so wonderfully with each perfect stroke. She felt a small orgasm form and quake over her body but moaned even harder when Kendall continued to go at her. She didn't want him to be done, and knew she was going to have another massive orgasm at this rate.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 08:11:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The low grunts that accompanied each drive of Kendall's hips became more and more animal as Phoebe, all but immobilized by the position he held her in, writhed and arched under the delicious assault. When she cried out softly and her body rippled with the first in a series of small, brief mini-climaxes, what little restraint the man had left snapped completely. His body shifted forward, his chest pressing her knees even closer to her chest in the process. This angle folded her legs up over her torso and lifted her sweetly-curved ass slightly from the bed, and also arched her hips up to him perfectly, leaving her even more vulnerable to his deep, claiming strokes. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 08:25:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe was lost in a complete haze of delirious pleasure, as Kendall found a way to even more intensely claim her, her body curved so perfectly to receive those incredibly deep thrusts. "OOOH FUCK!!!!!" she began to howl, repeatedly saying his name until soon her cries became lusty jibberish as she had several orgasms that rocked her body hard as her folds continued to tremble about him. She felt like she would pass out from the sheer ecstasy of the moment as she looked up into his face before her eyes began to roll back into her head and close while she practically screamed in delight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 08:29:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall had to clench his teeth against the way Phoebe's body clamped down, gripping and stroking his manhood hungrily as her body shivered and shook while her cries grew louder and louder, until they filled the room each time he thrust into her, which was happening so rapidly now that the sound had become a near-constant wail. Later, he would reflect that there was probably no one in the entire motel who didn't know what was going on. But, for the moment, his mind and body were focused entirely on Phoebe as she shattered in pleasure beneath his body, and his rapidly-failing attempt to restrain and control his own.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 08:35:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"KENDALL I...I'M GONNA.....GONNA COME...!!!" was all Phoebe could shriek out before she had an orgasm so hard that there would be no doubt she was done for the day. She shook heavily as she fell back against the bed, out cold with a smile on her face as she laid beneath her beloved, covered with more sweat than usual. She wasn't going to awaken for a few hours yet.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 08:43:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Done or not, Kendall wasn't finished with Phoebe just yet. As her hips bucked and thrust up to meet his, Kendall was practically snarling with each rasping breath, and even after she'd collapsed into the bed a pile of flushed, trembling, glistening flesh, he still held her legs in the air, claiming his body as his own in the most primal ways humans could do so. It wasn;t until her brilliant eyes fluttered open again, staring at him with ecstatic satisfaction and dazed adoration, did Kendall finally give himself over to his own release. Beyond words, his lips belted out a roaring snarl as each of a series of sharp, rapid thrust brought another surge of thick, flowing heat until, at last, he sank limply into the mattress beside her, lying heavily on his good arm and panting rapidly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 20:31:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe was too thoroughly exhausted from their wild and passionate love-making, she felt the warmth but simply shuddered beneath him a little, her eyes closed as she slept soundly. She couldn't even begin to describe how good she felt, she had trouble deciding whether she preferred his tender love-making or his wild version. Either way, she was happy, and she could tell she would be walking funny for a little bit from the intensity of it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-11-2011, 05:43:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall lowered Phoebe's legs onto the bed as she sagged limply into the mattress. She drifted off quickly and Kendall slipped into the bathroom to clean up while she napped. He reflected that he probably shouldn't have overdone it, with the last leg of their trip just ahead of them, then smirked. Who did he think it was kidding? <em>Totally</em> worth it. He'd dress and let her nap for a short while, before waking her gently so that they could leave.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-11-2011, 05:50:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmm....." Phoebe groaned, trying to shove his hand away. "I don't wanna get up..." she smiled sleepily. She did open one eye and look at him. "You might have to carry me..." she yawned, "...I don't think I'll be able to walk properly after that." She sat up, stretching as the sheets fell away from her tantalizing chest..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-11-2011, 06:04:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded his head toward his injured arm. "I can't, remember?" he said, poking her side again. "Come on, you need to get going, you lazy thing," he teased. "We're almost there, remember?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-11-2011, 06:11:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You shoulda' thought of that before you fucked me so wildly." she giggled and groaned as he poked her side. "Alright alright I'm up!" she pouted, moving to stand. She hadn't been kidding, her gait was a little shaky as she moved to dress. "Mmm...." she went up to him and kissed him after she got dressed. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-11-2011, 06:13:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall returned the kiss and smiled, then picked up the duffel bag by the handles, holding it in his good hand. "Let's get going," he said, heading to the door with her. He tossed the bag into the back seat of the rental car and climbed into the driver's seat, waiting until she'd joined him before starting the car and pulling away at last.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>20-11-2011, 06:25:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She couldn't resist grabbing at his ass a little as they kissed before she pulled away and helped with any remaining stuff that needed to be carried out and put in the car. When she slid into the seat beside him, she took his hand and squeezed a little. She was nervous, she knew she'd be safe with the metas too but she didn't want them to force her to give up the man she loved. She let him have his good arm back to control the car as they pulled out and headed towards Arcadia, her heart pounding in her chest the whole way there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>21-11-2011, 06:47:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall was true to his word. After a brief stop for breakfast -- a very late breakfast, because of their little distraction that morning -- and only a few hours of driving, the empty scenery was interrupted at the horizon by the steel-and-concrete spires of the metahuman city, Arcadia. Kendall smiled over at her as they approached the entry checkpoint. After the brutal fighting between humans and metas a decade before, neither side seemed willing to take any chances. He tried to hide his unease.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>21-11-2011, 21:13:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe looked at the fortified city they approached. She'd hardly touched her food, her nerves having tied her stomach in knots. Now her heart was racing and she felt panic rising. She was afraid, and Kendall would feel it, as she reached over and gripped his arm, not taking his hand from the wheel. Her grip was shaky and tight.&nbsp; She got even more skittish as they got close to the check point. She was terrified, terrified of being separated from Kendall. She'd rather be on the run for the rest of her life than be parted from him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 04:33:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				While Phoebe's fingertips dug into his arm, Kendall kept his good hand on the wheel, but pivoted his injured arm to pat the back of her wrist lightly. "Easy, sweetheart," he said, reassuringly. "Everything's going to be fine." He soothed her until they reached the checkpoint, when Kendall had to open the window, thankful for the invention of power windows. <br><br>"What's your business?" A large, gruff voice barked. The man was easily seven feet in height and more than half of that at the shoulders. Tufts of matted hair sprouted from his face and neck, and from beneath the neck and arm of his loose-fitting shirt. <em>Cliche,</em> the flippant part of Kendall's mind reflected, <em>but probably efficient.</em><br><br>Kendall lifted his head and didn't shy away from the ogre's icy glare. "I took this girl from the men who were trying to experiment on her, and brought her here for sanctuary," he said, plainly. The brute's piggy eyes fell to the crude sling. <br><br>"What happened there?" he demanded. <br><br>"An incident during the escape," Kendall said, dismissively. "But that's not important."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 05:36:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's tender gesture only soothed her a little, and his words gave her some relief, but she couldn't help being anxious. She felt guilty that Kendall had moved his bad arm to comfort her, not wanting him to do such a thing when he was still hurting.<br><br>That voice was enough to make her quite nervous as it was gruff and firm. She chanced a look and felt herself pale a little. He was indeed as large as he sounded. And he smelt a little strange. She wasn't sure if he liked or disliked it, but she didn't want to make him angry. He looked like he could tear the car in half without thinking.<br><br>She heard Kendall and the large man exchange words, with the ogre checking out his wound before turning his attention to her. She couldn't help but shy away instinctively.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 05:55:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The guard snorted, then nodded. "Pull off to the left here," he directed, pointing with one massive arm. "The big, white building. They'll have some paperwork and shit. Try to go anywhere else, and things won't go so nice for you, normal," he added, menacingly. <br><br>Kendall bristled in annoyance, but didn't argue. He followed the agent's instructions and drove toward the Immigration Center just on the other side of the checkpoint. He turned off the car and looked over at Phoebe. "They'll probably split us up for this, sweetheart," he said, patting her knee. "Just stay calm and everything will be fine. Let's get going," he told her, pocketing the keys and climbing out of the car.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 06:00:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe didn't particularly care for the obvious threat in the guard's voice towards Kendall but kept herself quiet and still, not certain of anything.<br><br>She could tell Kendall was annoyed as well as he drove towards the Immigration center, pulling into a space and she turned to look at him as he told her they might get split up. "No! I don't want to!" she said, moving to hold him. "What if they try to....I don't want to!" She held him close, until she felt him pause a little to turn around to face her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 06:04:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hey, Phoebe, relax," Kendall said, trying to keep his voice light. "I mean pull us into separate offices, that's all. Calm down, or they're going to think we're up to something." He told her, hugging her gently with his good arm, then sliding it down her back to the base of her spine and leading her inside with him. "Now come on."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 06:14:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sorry I....didn't mean to panic like that." she said, calming a bit. "Give me a break." she tried to tease, hugging him back as he hugged her and walking with him as he soothingly stroked her back. When they got inside, everything was pristine, neat and highly organized. It was also highly secure, security cameras placed very strategically to make sure nothing of notice was missed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 06:28:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall held Phoebe around the waist until they reached the desk at the front. His prediction turned out to be true, and they were each led into a different office. Kendall found himself sitting across from a wispy young woman with pale, green hair and dark skin. As she shuffled some papers around , apparently paying him no mind at all, he realized that if he tilted his head, just so, he could make out a faint, whorled pattern on her skin, like the patterns in polished wood. <br><br>"Now, Mr. Kendall..."&nbsp; the woman began. <br><br>"Doctor, please," he corrected, politely. She blinked and glanced back down at the form in her hand. Kendall had filled it out before being led into her office, and she squinted disapprovingly at his handwriting. <br><br>"I'm sorry, yes. <em>Doctor</em> Kendall," she began again, "Please explain what brings you to our borders, and why you and your companion should not be turned away." <br><br>Kendall did so. He explained the entire story, from his role in the research department before knowing about what was going on, to his invention of the MMS, and breaking Phoebe out not once, but twice, and being shot for the second.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 06:40:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe was lead to another room, not liking being separated from Kendall but doing as he said and trying to remain calm as she sat in front of a rather large looking man, not quite as big as the security guard, and his skin was a light grey. <br><br>"Now let's see....your name is Phoebe yes?" the man looked at some papers he'd been given before entering the room. <br><br>"Y....yeah." she said, quietly.<br><br>"Now now, no reason to be nervous Ms. Phoebe." he said with a rather charming smile. "You have absolutely no reason to be scared or frightened here. I suppose I can't say that I blame you for being hesitant" he cast a sincere gaze at her. "The normals tend to be very unkind towards us, and I doubt you've met any other metas so of course it'd be a bit daunting."<br><br>"Yeah...I just....I'm not used to it that's all."<br><br>"So Phoebe, I'd like to ask you a few questions about why you came here and the like. Formalities really."<br><br>"Ok.." she said, as she began to answer any questions he asked her.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 07:07:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The dryad case worker looked at Kendall with steely eyes. "So, if I understand this correctly, your research was put to use, by your own intention, to prevent metahuman patients from using their abilities?" she asked, her voice cold. "I don't think this sort of thing displays the type of ethics that would get you welcomed here..."<br><br>Kendall frowned. "That's because you've been isolated for ten years," he countered, calmly in spite of his growing impatience with the condescending treatment he'd been receiving. "Outside of the occupied areas, we still have metahumans being born to human parents at a staggering rate. More often then not, when their powers manifest, they hurt or kill themselves or others before they learn how to control it. You don't have that problem here, because you've got others to teach these children," he explained, his voice growing tighter and more impatient as he defended his life's work. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 01:49:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The half-stone giant leaned forward, as if trying to process what Phoebe had told him. She did her best to explain the collar, and how initially she wanted it off. But when Kendall had told her about it, she realized it had honesty saved her life. She'd shared everything, being truthful as she defended her lover.<br><br>"That is quite a story. How do you know he wouldn't lie?" he said, folding his arms.<br><br>"How many liars would take a bullet for someone? Or come back for them, TWICE?" she said, taking the time to enunciate her words.<br><br>The man thought a bit more. "Well, you will definitely be welcome. But we will still need to discuss whether or not to admit him. From what you say he's quite different from most normals and he has helped you, so I wouldn't be too worried. But some may hesitate, I'm sure you'd understand why."<br><br>He moved to stand, beckoning Phoebe to do the same. "We have temporary quarters for you and he to use until a decision is reached. It won't take long I assure you." He led her out and down the hall towards where Kendall was waiting.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 02:15:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				While Kendall relayed the story, the dryad stared, impassively, with her fingers steepled in front of her mouth. When he finished, one delicate eyebrow twitched almost imperceptibly. "A fantastic story, Dr. Kendall," she said, clearly not all that fascinated. "I assume you can prove any of it?" <br><br>Kendall couldn't quite keep his lip from curling. "Other than the pothole in my shoulder?" he snapped. "You can ask her, or take my word for it." He sneered. "Unless you can look into my head." <br><br>"Funny you should mention that..." <br><br><hr><br>When Phoebe walked in with the other agent, a horrific sight greeted her. Kendall was being held by the throat, his face deathly white and glistening with sweat as he stared, wide-eyed and trembling, into the eyes of the bulky, barely-humanoid creature that appeared to be strangling him. Sanguine streaks shot through the whites of his eyes and his mouth parted in a silent scream as he white-hot needles stabbing through his brain. <br><br>Before anyone could intervene, Kendall was released, and dropped to his knees, panting. The goblinoid turned to the agent behind the desk and nodded. "He's telling the truth," he said, a simple statement of fact, and left the office without a word to Phoebe.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 02:24:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Kendall!!" Phoebe paid no mind to the horrid little creature which she'd seen appearing to strangle Kendall, more worried about him than anything else. She went up to him panicking a bit. "Are you ok!?" she said, careful not to deprive him of any air and not getting too close until he assured her he was fine.<br><br>She turned to look at the other two, not certain what to do. She felt the urge to strike out but knew better, instead just holding Kendall protectively. She waited for them to decide to lead them to the temporary quarters.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 02:43:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Dryad ignored Kendall and Phoebe, and instead looked to the man who had escorted Phoebe into her office. She left through a door on the back wall, leaving the two of them alone with the man who had spoken to Phoebe. <br><br>"My head," Kendall groaned, placing his hand on his forehead and running his fingers through his hair. Tears streaked down his cheeks, and he rested his head against Phoebe's shoulder. <br><br>"He'll be all right," the man said, helping Kendall to his feet. "Come. We'll get you two into a temporary apartment, and get your friend some medical attention for his shoulder." Kendall leaned heavily on the man's shoulder. "I'm sure you will find it hard to believe now," the man said apologetically, "but we're really not, as a whole, as barbaric as you may think."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 02:53:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe had to bite her lip to keep the snarky comment that burned on the edge of her tongue from being let loose. She nuzzled against Kendall a bit as he rested his head against her. <em>Not barbaric my ass!</em> she thought quietly, as she let him help Kendall to his feet. She felt bad after that when she saw the apologetic look the man gave, and was glad she hadn't opened her big mouth.<br><br>She helped by walking closely to Kendall, one of her arms about his waist, still remaining close as they eventually made it to the temporary apartment they'd be allowed to use.<br><br>"When will a doctor come?" she asked, looking as the man helped Kendall into a chair to take it easy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 04:11:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We'll take him to the clinic as soon as you two get settled," the agent said as Kendall dropped the bag onto the floor near the door. The color was just starting to return to his face, and he nodded. "I'd like to get going now. The damn Advil isn't cutting it anymore," he complained, "and that damn mind-bender didn't help."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 04:23:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm coming with you." Phoebe said, as he sat the bag down. She saw his cheeks finally regaining some of the color he'd lost in the grip of that awful little creature that had him in it's grasp, and she went over to him and held him gently. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 04:33:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The man nodded and Kendall took Phoebe's hand as they left the lodging. The clinic was on the far side of the immigration compound, and they were there in no time. A human-looking nurse placed her hand on Kendall's elbow and gently led him away from the pair to sit on the exam table. He smiled apologetically at Phoebe as the nurse unbuttoned his shirt and carefully pulled it off of his injured shoulder without reaction. <br><br>Clinically, she dabbed at the injury with several large alcohol pads until it had been more thoroughly cleaned. "There's no sign of infection," she said, examining the scarring. "The doctor will be in shortly," she said before she left.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 04:39:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe couldn't help smiling at Kendall's apologetic smile as she nurse stripped his shirt away. She was just glad a doctor was looking at him and couldn't help admiring the view. She soon saw the nurse cleaning the wound with a few alcohol pads, and announcing he had no infection. A sigh of relief escaped her lips as she was glad that was one less worry to deal with. <br><br>"Maybe we should have you walk around without a shirt more often..." Phoebe winked at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 04:47:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Excuse me. I'll be in my office should you need anything," the immigration agent said, then beat a hurried retreat from the exam room. <br><br>Kendall grinned. "I may have to," he mused. "If they let me stay, I doubt they'll have much use for a bio-mechanical engineer. I may have to take up stripping to make a living."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 04:51:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe blushed, having forgotten the immigration agent was still around. She bit her lip to suppress a giggle as she turned to Kendall to catch his grin.<br><br>"That'd be so hot." Phoebe couldn't help licking her lips a bit. "But I might have to fight off anyone who gets too close you know." she said, half teasing. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 04:58:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed. "Oh? How close is that?" he teased back. "Everyone knows that it's the lap-dances that bring in the real money." <br><br>The doctor chose that moment to appear in the exam room. When he glanced at Kendall's chart, one scaled eyebrow-ridge rose. "Gunshot wound, twenty four hours old?" he read aloud. "Had an interesting day, did we?" he asked conversationally as he walked over to the table, then blinked. "What kind of gun did this?" he asked in disbelief. <br><br>"Just a regular one," Kendall admitted. "But we were still in the middle of nowhere, so I asked Phoebe to cauterize it." <br><br>The doctor frowned. "Better than bleeding to death, I suppose, though I fear you'll have a rather prominent and unpleasant scarring now..." <br><br>"So much for stripping," Kendall griped under his breath. <br><br>"...but the muscle is undamaged," the draconian physician continued, undeterred. "Though I'm sure it hurts like hell." He pulled a pad from the pocket of his white coat. "We'll get you some pain killers for that, you can have them filled at the dispensary downstairs. Other than that, just keep an eye on it. If you have any swelling, or oozing, or anything unpleasant like that, come back and see us at once."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 05:16:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hey....who said I'd let you give lap dances?" Phoebe said, but soon realized they weren't alone as the doctor came in and again got red in the cheeks. <br><br>"I'm rather glad I did what I did or Kendall wouldn't be with us now." Phoebe smiled at him, and at his comment about not stripping, she couldn't help but chuckle. "Some women might find a valiantly earned scar to be sexy. Or maybe that's just me."<br><br>She sighed again with relief that there was no permanent damage to his muscles other than a lingering scar. He was alive, that was all that mattered.<br><br>She went over and hugged Kendall relieved and took the note from the doctor with the prescription on it as she handed Kendall his shirt. "Unless you want to walk around topless.." she winked.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 05:30:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded and grinned. "Exactly." <br><br>When the doctor left, he smiled and took his shirt from her, then draped his arm around her hips. "Help me put it on?" he asked, kissing her softly before holding the shirt back out to her. "I'm sure it wouldn't help to be running around half-naked while they decide whether or not to throw me out on my ass."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 05:46:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She kissed back a bit, finding herself pressing against him a little momentarily forgetting where they were until he mentioned his shirt. "What if I don't wanna? What if I want to see people oogle you wanting what they can't have?" she grinned. "Fine fine I'll help you put it on." she sighed.<br><br>She slipped it on and buttoned his shirt up for him as he stood up. "Let's go to the apartment, maybe we can watch TV or something..." she giggled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 05:50:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall smirked. "<em>After</em> they let me stay," he promised, winking. When Phoebe'd helped him dress again, he put his arm around her and led her out of the exam room. After a quick stop for his pills, they made their way back to their temporary lodgings, and Kendall flopped down onto the couch, sighing. "Now, we wait," he said, looking at her as he nodded to the couch beside him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 05:54:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe happily joined him on the couch, sitting on the side with his good shoulder and resting against him. "Do you think they'll say yes?" she said, looking up at him and nuzzling against his chin. "I mean....we told them the truth and you helped me...that should be enough right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 05:58:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall was silent and thoughtful for a moment. If he were to be honest with himself, he still had his doubts. These people hated 'normals,' even if some of them did manage to be polite about it. He expected far more of them would be like his case agent and the mind-walker, rather than the pleasant and helpful sort that Phoebe had ended up with. He didn't want to speak his doubts aloud, though, and risk upsetting her, but on the other hand, he hated the thought of lying to her, too. <br><br>"I hope so, sweetheart," he said quietly. As she snuggled in to his chest, he wrapped his good arm around her shoulder and gently stroked her upper arm. "Not to mention that, humility aside, I am a rather well-educated and brilliant scientist."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 06:01:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Who happens to be a fantastic fuck too." she smiled up at him. She wouldn't mind another go, but actually did like just snuggling for a little while too. They were, for the moment, both very safe. And if they said he couldn't stay, she would go with him or find a way to be with him. <br><br>"Wanna watch a movie?" she asked thoughtfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 06:04:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall laughed. "Don't tempt me," he said, kissing her hair and giving her a gentle, affectionate squeeze. "Besides, I doubt that's the sort of thing you want me offering up as a 'benefit to society as a whole,'" he teased, "especially if you don't even want me giving lap dances."&nbsp; He chuckled softly, then nodded. "Sure, if you can find one. I wonder if they plan to leave us here for days, or weeks," he mused, more to himself than to her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 06:07:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're right. I'm not too keen on sharing you." Phoebe said, giving him a dirty look but then smiling. "I wouldn't mind a lap dance from you, or maybe I could give you one. Not sure how good I'd be at it though." she blushed a little. She walked over and saw a bunch of random movies, probably dumped there for people to look at while waiting. Nothing seemed interesting but she pulled out some action flick.<br><br>"What about this one?" she said, holding it up then looking thoughtful at his guess of how long they might be there. "Well, I'm sure we could entertain ourselves..." she winked at him wickedly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 06:16:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nodded. "As long as our cash holds out," he said thoughtfully. "We won't have much energy for monkey business if we don't have any food," he reasoned, while she started the movie. When she headed back toward the couch, he shifted down to one end so that she could stretch out and use him as a head- or foot-rest, however she preferred. As the movie played, his mind wandered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 06:48:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe stretched out and rested her head in his lap, nuzzling back against him with a contented sigh. "Well, I guess I could let you do lap dances.....but you better not flirt too much. Don't think I won't give you hell." she giggled as she watched the movie. As his mind wandered, she grew sleepy. The movie wasn't terribly thrilling, and she yawned a little as she began to nap in Kendall's lap.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 06:51:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall chuckled and shook his head. "Don't worry, sweetheart," he said quietly, beginning to smooth and stroke Phoebe's hair. "I'm sure you're the only one who wants me anyway," he said in a fit of self-deprecating humor. "And you're the only one I want," he added, completely without humor. He looked down at her, even more bored by the movie than she was, and watched her as she drifted off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 06:55:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe slept soundly, eventually rolling about so that her face rested against his stomach as the movie continued on, she looked too inviting without even trying. It certainly seemed she could hardly do anything without looking a little desirable. And it didn't help that she always snuggled against him so tightly, breathing softly from those lovely lips of hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:00:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's expression of indulgent affection slowly faded into a slight grimace of frustration.&nbsp; Even through his shirt, her breath was warm against his stomach, and if he could have done so without snapping his spine, he would have bent forward to steal a kiss from her full, red lips. As it was, he contented himself with softly caressing her cheek, brushing the side of his thumb softly against her mouth while he tried to suppress the growing desire she was unwittingly causing him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:02:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe smiled a little more in her sleep, as she felt Kendall's hand lovingly stroking her cheek, feeling his thumb graze against the corner of her lips. "Mm....." she murmured a little, snuggling more and wrapping her arms around him, snuggling even closer. In her movement, she unintentionally brushed against his member as one of her arms wrapped about his waist. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:07:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall inhaled sharply, but managed to stop himself just short of of groaning. Telling himself that she needed her rest, he closed his eyes and tried to put out of his mind the feeling of the increasing swelling beneath the front of his jeans. Closing his eyes was more help, when he realized that her shifting had twisted the loose, baggy shirt around her slender body, baring the soft, tight curves of her stomach and affording him a far too clear view down beneath the neckline. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:16:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe didn't realize the profound affect she was having on Kendall, only faintly aware that her shirt had gotten a bit messed up in her stirring. She simply moved closer, letting out a soft sigh. "Kendall..." she breathed out softly still sleeping, smiling just mentioning his name.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:19:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hm?" Kendall grunted automatically, before realizing that Phoebe was simply talking in her sleep. He sighed and shook his head, before leaning it back against the couch. This was getting ridiculous, he thought. He'd long since passed the stage of 'hormone-overdrive teenager' and it was plain that Phoebe wasn't out to seduce him in her sleep. Slowly, carefully, he slipped from under her head, replacing his lap with a throw pillow from the couch, and walked into the small half-kitchen to get himself something cold to drink,
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:24:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe snuggled more, soon realizing it was not Kendall's warm body she was snuggling against but a pillow. She whined in her sleep, starting to wake up. "Kendall...?" she said, her voice sleep as she rolled back over and saw him returning with a cold drink. "Meanie..." she pouted with a playful grin. "I was all comfortable and you woke me up." she stuck out her tongue.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:27:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall nearly choked on a shard of ice when Phoebe said that, but managed to swallow it in time, and bit back&nbsp; the first reply to pop into his head. "I'm sorry," he said, instead. "It was getting a bit warm and I needed a drink," he explained, keeping his body angled against her for the moment, until the instinct had passed at least to the point that it wasn't obvious from across the room.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:35:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"How do you plan to put me back to sleep?" she purred, her eyes becoming like tempting little fires as she caught him trying to hide his obvious arousal. Whatever she'd done in her sleep had done quite a number on him, she had to tease him a little. "I mean...I was nice and all asleep and now I'm wide awake. Do you have any particular methods for curing that?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:37:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall caught the teasing gleam in her eyes and smirked. "Actually, I do," he said, setting the empty glass down on the counter and walking back to the couch. "Unfortunately, I don't seem to have a rubber mallet handy." He winked and reached down with his good arm to cup her chin in his hand and caress her cheek, neck, and the shell of her ear. "Sorry."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:42:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe sighed and nuzzled against his hand. "Well Sherlock, then you'll have to figure out another way. You're smart enough, surely you can think of something." She turned her head a little and caught one of his fingers, starting to suck at it while watching him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:45:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall stilled and fell silent as Phoebe's warm mouth enveloped his index finger, her eyes locked on his as she dipped her head in, drawing it over her lips and sweeping her tongue along it. Any pretense of disinterest he may have been striving for ended in that moment, though he made a good try of it. He cleared his throat and remarked casually, "I can probably think of something, but I'm getting the impression that you've got some ideas of your own."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:51:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmmm?" she said, pulling away from the finger she'd been affectionately sucking on. "I'm not the scientist here. My ideas probably won't work as well as yours, I guess you'll just have to show me." she purred, moving close to him. "Should I take off this shirt?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 07:54:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"True. I'm not feeling particularly sleepy right now, either, so you're doing it backwards." Kendall observed. "I certainly wouldn't mind, if it's too warm in here for you." His hand dropped to her hip and he lightly gripped the hem of the shirt, lifting it just enough to bare the curve of her hip. "I'll even be willing to help you, since I owe you one from the doctor's office." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 08:02:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmm....yes please." she grinned, raising her arms as Kendall lifted her shirt off. "Well Kendall...what's the next step in this cure for sleep deprivation? Do I need this bra on or should it come off too?" she looked at him innocently. She didn't wait for him to answer as she moved her hands around and began to unfasten her bra, one click at a time. "I think it might just get in the way, so I'll go ahead and take it off." she smiled again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 08:06:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, I suppose," Kendall said, feigning reluctant agreement while his fingertips traced the upper edge of her bra across the middle of her chest and the top of each softly curved breast just above the pale lace. "Though it really is very becoming," he opined, before taking hold of one strap and slipping it off of her shoulder, then repeating with the other, leaving the garment barely covering her. Slowly, at last, he pulled it from her completely and draped it over the arm of the couch, his eyes never leaving her. "Damn, you're beautiful," he breathed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 21:04:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His romantic comments always made her blush. "I....I am not....." she giggled bashfully, as she felt him gaze upon her after he'd so gently removed the bra from her body. Her hands went to his shirt as she began to take it off, looking back up into his eyes. "You're not so bad yourself..." she grinned, leaning in to kiss him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 22:05:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall let her pull the shirt off of his shoulders before he wrapped his arm around her again and pulled her into his chest. Her chest pressed warmly against his and he lowered his head to return the hungry kiss. "You give me terrible ideas, Phoebe," he teased, whispering against her mouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 22:28:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't know what you're talking about. I'm an angel, sweet and innocent." she whispered back as she looked up at him. She leaned into hiss him so more, her hands moving to his waist to fumble about with his pants.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 22:32:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				While Phoebe's fingers unfastened the front of his jeans, Kendall's brushed slowly across the small of her back, tracing the waist of hers while holding her even more tightly against him. "Never said you weren't," he teased, kissing her again before lightly tracing her lower lip with the tip of his tongue while her breasts rubbed sweetly against his bare chest. "I said, you make <em>me</em> not sweet and innocent," he explained, grinning.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 22:49:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I guess I'm the bad influence now." she giggled as she captured his tongue with her lips, sucking at it before opening her lips as their chests rubbed against each other. She felt her nipples hardening fast as she held him close. "I dunno...you're still being fairly innocent. I guess I'm not tempting you enough..." she giggled, a hand trailing down his chest towards his hardness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 23:05:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall chuckled. "I assure you," he said, pausing to nibble on her lip, "that my thoughts are anything but innocent. If I had both arms, I'd be twice as wicked as I am now." He stepped back from her just as her fingers crossed the line of his waist, before they could reach their intended destination. He took her hand and began walking backward, leading her into the small bedroom, where he sat down on the edge of the bed, his lover standing in front of him. He dipped his head forward and kissed the soft skin of her stomach while his hand unfastened her jeans and tugged them down slowly over her thighs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 23:32:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe happily giggled as he led her towards the little bedroom, and wiggled a little to help him get her out of those jeans after feeling his lips gently against her stomach. "Mmm....." she purred. "I just can't resist that cute nerdy ass.....it's like a magnet." she grinned as she again tried to get him out of his pants.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 23:36:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall glanced up at her, a mocking scandalized look on his face. "Who do you think you're calling a nerd?" he snapped, pulling back from her as her hands reached once more for his pants. He ducked around her grip long enough to bring his hand up sharply against the back of her panties. "Nerds don't spank your sexy ass when you insult them," he grinned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 23:43:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe yelped as she felt that hand against her ass, pouting as he pulled away with a grin. "But I like nerds." she said, pouncing on him. She looked down at him and grinned. "And I'm getting you out of those pants, then you can spank me some more if you want." she nuzzled against him and moved down to take his pants off this time not allowing him to stop her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 23:47:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Why would I try to stop you?" Kendall asked, incredulously. He shifted his hips to assist her, in fact, then looked up at her while she pinned him back on the bed. He couldn't get a decent range to make good on the second part, so his hand simply ran slowly over the soft, inviting curve of her ass, instead. "I'm injured, not an idiot, after all."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 23:50:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well I can't call you a nerd so..." she smiled teasing. She peeled his jeans from his body and dove back in for a kiss, rolling over so he was on top of her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 23:54:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall couldn't quite steady himself atop her with one arm, especially while she'd thrust her tongue into his mouth and was serving as a most effective distraction. When the pair of them had settled, he was, instead, lying on his side and steadied on the elbow of his good arm while she lay flat on her back beneath him. He smiled against her lips, delighting as much in her playful aggression as he did in the too-hot-for-his-own-good sight of her body stripped down to only a pair of satiny panties. As he kissed her harder, his injured arm began to move, slowly and with great deliberation, drawing his fingers over her bare stomach and across the top of the front of said panties. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 00:04:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe pulled back a little as he began to move his injured arm. "Hey......don't move it too much...I don't want you to make it worse." she said, looking up at him with loving concern. She smiled a little bit and moved to help him slide the panties off. "Allow me to help." she returned to kissing him. She sighed as his hand brushed against her body as her own hand moved to follow his, helping to move her panties off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 00:08:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not too much," Kendall grunted, "Don't worry. Just enough." When she took over pulling her panties down over her legs, Kendall resettled himself so that, a moment later when Phoebe laid back again, she was resting on his uninjured arm, and his other hand returned immediately to where it had been, tucked between her thighs. He grinned wickedly when his fingertips began to tease and caress her sex and her thighs quivered around his hand. "My hand is fine," he pointed out, "it's my shoulder I need to be careful of. And I don't need my shoulder for <em>this</em>..." he trailed off, and Phoebe felt his hands touching and stroking her ever more intimately as she rested beneath him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 00:17:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe let out another perfectly lovely moan as his fingers began to tease at her folds, slowly stroking her as she relaxed and nuzzled against him, turning her head to plant kisses along his neck and up to his jawline. "I remember the last time y...you did this..." she sighed, "....in the car....." she groaned. She began to wrap her arms around him as her his began to slowly grind against his strokes once more, those fiery curls brushing against his fingers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 00:37:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Except, this time, I'm not distracted by driving at the same time," Kendall pointed out. When her lips nestled into the side of his neck and her arms tightened, he felt the pressure in his shoulder surge for a moment, but it was trivial to ignore it in the face of what else was happening just then. His fingers parted her lower lips gently, and he felt her trembling body stiffen when his inner two fingers slid deftly between them. A low, hungry growl rumbled in his throat and chest when he felt her muscles tightening grip and bore herself down on his hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 00:40:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe felt the need to spout her usual commentary fade as his fingers skillfully slid inside her, his hungry growl making her return it as she held him close. "Oh god...." she moaned softly. She began to move one of her hands down his chest, wanting to touch him as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 01:01:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall licked his lips and felt his muscles tightening with the near-overwhelming desire for her. While her fingers wandered, dazed and aimless, across his bare chest, his own touch remained intent, focused, and relentless; silky heat coated his fingers now as Phoebe's hips rocked instinctively, keeping time with the delicious invasion repeatedly heating her body and making her whimper with pleasure while she flipped her hair and arched against his palm greedily. "Clearly, you're liking it even more now than you did in the car," he murmured, thickly, and stepped up the attack as his thumb nestled between the top of her soft lips, adding the teasing stroking against the sensitive nub hidden there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 01:04:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe tossed her hair a little as she continued to rock against him, groaning louder when his thumb entered the equation as it began to taunt her swelling clit. "Mmhmm..." was all she could get out. Eventually, her hand found it's mark as she slid her fingers softly over his hardness, giving it light touches until she heard him groan with need.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 01:16:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall inhaled sharply as Phoebe's fingers slid under his boxers and closed around his rigid length, betraying his arousal to her far more clearly than the growl had. When she began to stroke him slowly, his tormenting hand stilled for a moment. "Are you trying to give me a hint, Phoebe?" he asked, half-panting as his body screamed at him to give in and take her. "That I should stop and move on?" As he asked this, his hand began to move even more forcefully, his fingers quickly drawing out of her before burying themselves deep within her again while the tip of his thumb pressed softly on her clit and began to rub in small, firm circular motion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 02:31:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When she wrapped her hand about Kendall's length and began to stroke him, she felt him tense as he drew in a sharp breath of pleasure. "I....I like this....but I do hope to.....do more..." she said, between her soft cries as she continued to move her hips against those wonderful fingers inside of her. She moaned and gasped herself as she felt him begin to thrust more firmly, his thumb bearing down on her clit. "O...oh god yes..." she purred, her eyes looking at him as if she would devour him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 05:03:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall loved that hungry, half-feral look, and the moment Phoebe cast it at him, he decided that he was going to put off taking her for some time longer. Instead, he continued to tease and torment her with his fingers, staring down into her face as her eyelids drooped and her entire body began to tremble. His free hand shifted, and she felt it drift down the center of her chest before he cupped one breast in his hand, gently rolling the hard, sensitive tip between his thumb and forefinger. "I plan to do much more," he promised, his voice thick and as hungry as her eyes, "when I'm finished."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 05:14:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe began to mewl both in delight and protest as she saw that look in his eyes. His hands tormented her body deliciously as she continued to grind against his fingers, her hips becoming more insistent as she purred while his free hand explored her body a little before going up to one of her supple breasts and rolling her hardened nipple. "Y...you like....to tease..." she groaned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 05:18:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mm hmm," Kendall grunted, grinning, "I do. And you love every second of it," he observed. His manhood ached with need when he saw her parting her thighs and thrusting her hips impatiently against the palm of his hand, and the gentle grip of his fingers on her nipple became a tight, but gentle, pinch as she arched her back to press herself into his hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 05:35:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"D...don't be mean..." she panted, gripping onto him tightly as she became more needy. "Don't make me wait..." she begged, her eyes meeting his with a needy gaze. Her body was aching, she wanted him in her, on her, she wanted their bodies to be touching even more than they already were. She pulled him into another lusty kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 05:38:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall covered her parted lips with his own, devouring her mouth as she pawed and grabbed at him, and moaned behind the kiss. Slowly, his fingers withdrew from her, her soft inner walls gripping at his fingers stubbornly, until his body shifted. Resting his weight on one arm, his body tilted until he was on hers, his knees between hers and forcing her legs apart. "You've waited enough," he agreed lustily, then kissed her again. As his tongue explored her mouth, he pressed his hips down against hers, his full, hard length gliding into her at last.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 05:43:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She growled with more than a hint of obvious want into the kiss, hearing his moan as she eventually felt his fingers pull from her hungry folds, despite their hesitancy to let them go. But she smiled with relief as he rolled on top of her, his hips lowering as he began to slide inside of her. "Oh Kendall.." she moaned out softly, her legs wrapping around him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 05:48:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"There we go, baby," Kendall whispered against her mouth. The arm of his injured arm rested on one smoothly-flared hip that rolled and lifted to meet him, and the other cupped her face and neck. He kissed her tenderly, his mouth lingering on hers, teasing her lips and exploring her mouth, as his hips rocked slowly against hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 05:54:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmhmm...." she murmured as he whispered to her. "Much better.." she purred. She never tired of how tender he was, his hands always stroking so tenderly at her face, her neck, anywhere. She gently stroked his back with her finger tips up and down his spine as his hips moved against hers. She nuzzled against him, running one hand through his hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 06:03:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall broke the kiss to caress her cheeks, neck, and eyelids with his lips. His fingers caressed her hair and touched her face, but the heat of her body under and around him&nbsp; was soon too much for him to restrain, and his hips began to move more quickly, until he was pressing her slender body into the mattress with each thrust as he plunged fully and possessively into her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 06:08:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at his tenderness, his lips all over hear as his fingers trailed through her long locks and captured her cheek for a moment. The heat rising from her soon drew out his wilder side as he began to ravish her more adamantly, soon pushing his hips against hers so that she felt her body pressing into the mattress. "Yes...yes....Kendall yes..." she breathed, gripping him tighter.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 06:13:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh god, Phoebe," he moaned against the curve of her neck. The tip of his tongue danced over her skin, tasting the faint tang of sensual sweat before he began nibbling more earnestly, adding another sensation to their rapidly intensifying lovemaking. Beneath her fingers, Phoebe could feel the muscles in his back and shoulders tense and cord as his powerful, rhythmic movements rocked both of their bodies and took them deeper into the overpowering haze of pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 06:24:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe could only moan, mewling as she felt his tongue crossing over her skin tasting of her as they continued to rock together. She felt his muscles as they tensed as he continued to move. "So good....so good..." she breathed in his ear, beginning to nibble at it as he continued to plant his own nibbles on her soft skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 06:31:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's moaning fell quiet, and his face hardened in unwavering focus. The only sound he made now was the low, rhythmic panting of breath and the vivid sound of his flesh striking against hers as he forced down the rising pressure inside of him, intent on drawing it out further. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 06:39:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe moaned louder and louder, arching her back against his chest as he became consumed by focus, wanting to draw out their pleasure as long as he could. But she knew, even as she was trying hard, that she was going to have another hard orgasm. And if the past few times they'd been together were any indication, she'd probably be seeing stars when he was done with her. She smiled as she thought of it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 06:52:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's breath hissed as he clenched his teeth. Phoebe's warm sex clasped him tightly and she could feel the pressure building in him as he pulsed and throbbed against her velvety walls. "Phoebe..." he rumbled, slipping his hand behind her neck to cradle her head while he let his control all but break completely, driving his hips against hers almost violently even as he bit back his own impatient release.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 06:58:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe's eyes went back in her head again, as she felt her body greedily holding him inside her as he thrust so wildly but felt his hand slip behind her head to hold it protectively as his control left him. The pace he was keeping was so intense, all that came out of her were gutteral groans as she felt herself on the verge of a powerful climax that would not be held back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 07:01:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's fingers curled, gripping her hip fiercely and grasping a handful of her hair as his eyes closed. He could feel Phoebe's body tightening and trembling, and he knew that she was close, and that he only had to hold out a little bit longer. The moment he felt the first telltale fluttering of her inner muscles around him, he failed. His head tilted back and his loud, howling cry filled the small apartment as he came, and powerfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 07:26:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She knew she was going to come, and she came so hard she felt herself begin to pass out from the intensity, feeling him come hard as well as he fell against her body as she cradled him in her arms. She didn't bother to speak, simply holding him as her chest heaved heavily as she reveled in the afterglow. She nuzzled against him before closing her eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 07:33:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall's hot breath rasped against the side of Phoebe's neck as their arms entwined the other. His breathing was shallow and rapid as he cradled her trembling, flushed body against his and touched his lips to hers. "Holy shit," he panted, still able to be overwhelmed by the same intensity that the two usually shared, and he laughed quietly in a moment of endorphin-fueled whimsy. "Damn, I love you," he whispered, kissing her again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 07:39:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe stirred as she heard his panted whispers, slightly opening her eyes a little then closing them with a smile as she heard him say he loved her. "I love you too." she murmured softly, tilting her head up as she felt him lean in to kiss her. She rested her head on his chest, her hand resting there as well as she was soon completely out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 07:42:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>Mission accomplished,</em> Kendall thought with some amusement, remembering Phoebe's pretense for this latest adventure in indulgence. He smoothed her hair back from her face as she slept, and this time, he kept still and didn't try to leave her to rest, as he knew he'd wake her again. Instead, he let her settle in comfortably, then joined her in a brief nap.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 07:58:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The two were left to enjoy a pleasant nap until a few hours later, when there was an insistent knock at their door. Phoebe sleepily awoke, seeing Kendall was still resting. She kissed his cheek softly and slipped out of his arms, putting on a shirt and some pants to go to the door. When she opened it, she saw a rather pretty young woman covered with scales, wearing a rather unique device filled with water. "I have this for you, it's from the Immigration Committee." she smiled rather pleasantly. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have more notices to serve." she nodded a little, then turned and briskly walked onward. <br>&nbsp;<br>Phoebe closed the door, and quickly opened the letter scanning it, before she got the biggest grin on her face. She looked over at Kendall, and decided to wait until he woke up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 08:02:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall woke nearly an hour after the visitor had come and gone, and his mood had not, unfortunately, persisted through the sleep. His face twisted into a grimace as he sat up and fumbled his jeans, and only his jeans, back on. Favoring his injured arm, he lumbered into the small kitchenette for one of his pills and a glass of water. After he'd taken it, he caught sight of Phoebe on the couch, looking rather pleased with something. "What're you smiling at, sweetheart?" he asked groggily.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 08:08:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe moved over to him after he took his medicine, and handed it to him to see for himself. "It's from the Immigration Committee. It's about their decision on letting us stay here together." she said with her grin widening, unable to conceal her happiness. <br><br>In a nutshell, it said that they were both welcome to stay, she because of being a meta, and he for his valiant efforts to bring her here to be safe.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>25-11-2011, 00:20:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall blinked and smiled slightly as he took the letter from her. He read it over himself silently, nodding slowly. "And they're offering vocational training for you," he said, looking up from the letter. "So you'll be able to make your own living." He smiled. "What about me?" he mused aloud, until he found the smaller strip of paper tucked behind the main letter. <br><br>"Dr. Kendall, Please consider our newly-formed university before you resign yourself to stripping."&nbsp; <br><br>The addendum was signed "Malachi," the immigration agent that had escorted Phoebe and himself to the clinic the day before. Handing it to Phoebe, he laughed heartily. :)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>25-11-2011, 00:26:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoebe couldn't help it as she threw herself into his arms after he read the letter, joining in the laughing as he read the joke thrown in about the stripping. "I was sorta looking forward to seeing you get down and dirty but university work might be better suited to you." she teased.<br><br>She jumped up to kiss him happily. "I'm so glad they decided to let you stay. But....what am I going to do? Apart from setting things on fire?" she sat back for a bit. "Oh, and having wild sex with you of course." she winked licking her lips.<br><br>It was all so much to take in, she looked up at the ceiling, feeling the happiest she'd ever felt.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>25-11-2011, 04:18:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kendall shrugged, ignoring the joke. "I'm not sure, but I suppose that's what the vocational training is for," he suggested, sitting down beside her. "And I don't think I'll be able to afford to keep you as my own personal concubine," he teased, hugging her around her waist affectionately. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: From The Ashes (Reno / Darkrose15)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>DarkRose15</strong> on <strong>25-11-2011, 04:24:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I guess I am pretty expensive, what with my constant need for sex and being fed and all." she feigned a resigned sigh and pretended to roll her eyes. "I <em>guess</em> I could try and learn something." When his arm went about her waist, she leaned against him. <br><br>"We're safe now....I can't believe it." she said, her voice sounding calmer than it ever had as she wrapped her arms around him too.<br><br><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">The End</span></strong>
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