One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)
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				Title: <strong>One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>28-05-2007, 01:10:23</strong>
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				<br>They came.<br><br>They came in waves; hundreds of massive, clawed and fanged monsters stormed across the Astral Plane of London, swallowing anything spectral that crossed their path. The spirits of the city were caught off guard; Hunters had only come in pacts or alone before, never as an army. The spirits tried to rally their forces, but were scattered by the pounding waves of foes. Those who were not destroyed, hid. In the space of a single day, the Astral Plane of London, once a bustling place full of trade, gossip and turmoil became a ghost town. The works of spirits and man lay standing, but there was nary a spirit to be found for miles around, unless you knew what to look for. The remaining creatures were ruthlessly tracked by the vicious Hunters. Their only hope lay across the barrier to the Mediums beyond.<br><br>Unfortunately, the Mediums too were decimated. Their deaths were not so obvious, for Humanity was united, unlike the sporadic and fickle spirits. If the Hunters had invaded, the multitude of Humans would rise up and strike them down. No, in London the hunters came from the shadows, quickly tearing any Medium without a guardian spirit apart. The majority of London saw the events as a simple spike in the murder rates. They couldn't perceive the hidden genocide. The Mediums couldn't fight back; the Hunters were immune to their wisp on the Material plane. Their only hope lay across the barrier to the Spirits beyond.<br><br>Spirit and Mortal faced the same danger, and both were utterly alone. Could they put aside their differences, if only to live to see tomorrow?<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-05-2007, 01:34:39</strong>
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				On the Tower Bridge over the Thames, in the exact middle of the span, a young woman stood, looking out over the water as the sun began to dip down to the horizon.&nbsp; Her dark hair stirred in the breeze as her green eyes scanned the slight waves of the river, searching for something she knew she wouldn't see.<br><br>She wrinkled her nose as the scent of smoke from some industry reached her.&nbsp; There was nothing like a little reminder of some of the more unpleasant works of humankind to bring a person back to earth.&nbsp; She turned away from the rail and started walking, her step quick and determined.&nbsp; There were never many people walking here, one of the reasons she'd chosen the spot, but she would hardly have noticed even the largest crowd.<br><br>Her goal was a tiny shop, hidden among the alleys on the north side of the river.&nbsp; She didn't particularly like the shop, or its owner, but it was one of the few connections she knew to the people she did want to talk to.&nbsp; Not that she liked any of <em>them</em> any better, but she had to speak to them.&nbsp; This was too much an emergency for her to worry about her personal feelings.<br><br>She slowed as she caught sight of the shop.&nbsp; It was dark, and as far as she knew, it was never dark.&nbsp; She was too late, again.&nbsp; Now, when it was much, much too late, she wished she'd actually let herself be dragged into one of the groups instead of telling them all to get lost.<br><br>Tentatively, she went up to the door and tugged on it.&nbsp; To her surprise, it opened, the ringing of the tiny bells attached to it sounding more like a crash of lightning in the relative silence of the alleyway.&nbsp; "Hello?" she said, her voice barely over a whisper.&nbsp; "Is anyone there?&nbsp; It's Zoe, Zoe Sheldon."
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>28-05-2007, 12:25:17</strong>
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				Zoe would get no answer. At least, not from the shop owner or the patrons. The owner was slumped over the counter in a large&nbsp; pool of how own blood. The heavy guy's glasses had fallen and shattered on the floor, and his mouth hung agape, as if the loss of his glasses were more terrifying than his death. The remainder of the residents were not better off. They sat limply in their chairs, small rivers of old blood painting their bodies and the floor beneath. Some didn't even have that luxury; they were just torn to pieces by some animal.<br><br>Even with the sight of death and mayhem before her, Zoe felt a presence. Not of a hunter, thankfully, but of something... else. Cigarette smoke rose lazily around the girl from an unknown source, and something was breathing heavily on her ear.<br><br>'<em>Yer too late luv. They're already dead. Looks like they're one of the first the Hunter's killed off.</em>' Spoke a rough, confident voice into her mind.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-05-2007, 16:49:01</strong>
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				Zoe had almost gotten used to such sights after all she'd seen lately -- almost.&nbsp; She'd never cared for their various obsessions with politics and power, but she'd also never wish this fate on even her worst enemies, which they had definitely not been.<br><br>She cringed at the voice in her head, another thing she still hadn't quite gotten used to.&nbsp; Then the full import of that voice hit her.&nbsp; She could barely remember the last time a Spirit had actually spoken to her, and for once, she could almost have jumped for joy.&nbsp; Everything had been happening so quickly, she hadn't had the chance before to realize how lonely she'd gotten.<br><br>But there was something about the smoke and the accompanying attitude that kept her from being too happy.&nbsp; "Obviously," she said dryly, trying to get a fix on the Spirit's location and discreetly remove herself from its breathing range.&nbsp; "Who are you?&nbsp; How did you survive?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>28-05-2007, 21:32:54</strong>
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				Zoe could sense that the spirit was pretty damn close, maybe even leaning right over her shoulder, but he was still on the Astral Plane. The Medium probably walked right through him. Her attempts to leave breathing range were difficult, as the being followed her whever she went.<br><br>'<em>The name's Asher, luv. Your kind calls me the Demon of Need. Pretty fancy title for what I really do. Heh heh heh.</em>' Spoke the raspy voice in the back of her head. Zoe could tell that there wasn't as much confidence as was originally apparent. There was a slight hint of nervousness in the voice, like he was constantly glancing over his shoulder. <br><br>'<em>I managed to hide inside some wino's soul when the first waves started comin'. Nobody notice's the homless, not even hunters.</em>' Explained Asher as blue smoke gathered around Zoe. '<em>It seems we're in a bit of trouble, luv. It's too dangerous for me to hang out here, and from the corpses I don't imagine your home is paticularly save either. What say we cut a deal, hmm?</em>'
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-05-2007, 22:18:26</strong>
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				Zoe's heart sank as soon as the words "Demon of Need" echoed in her head.&nbsp; She'd avoided Demons as much as possible, and had certainly never dealt with one of Need before.&nbsp; The stories she'd heard about them were more than enough for her.&nbsp; Still, at least he (easier to think of him that way, though many Spirits were pretty vague about their gender) wasn't really as overconfident as he'd first seemed.&nbsp; A little healthy fear was all that might keep them alive long enough to see next week.&nbsp; Or even long enough to see the sun rise tomorrow.<br><br>Then he suggested cutting a deal, and Zoe could have screamed in frustration.&nbsp; Bad enough she was almost literally running for her life, but now she was going to have to split hairs and negotiate details with this thing besides?&nbsp; She tried to remember everything she'd ever heard about how touchy Demons of Need were about wording.&nbsp; By definition, he was going to be demanding.&nbsp; He might be almost as dangerous as the Hunters, she thought darkly.<br><br>But she shook that off, knowing she'd have to keep her mind clear and pay attention.&nbsp; And Asher's danger was at least much less immediate, though she'd still have to be very careful.&nbsp; "The name's Zoe, not 'luv'," she said, turning to leave the shop and go in search of a cafe or maybe a store she could browse in.&nbsp; "And could you turn off the smoke, please?" she added, waving a hand and coughing faintly.<br><br>"I should be safe enough in a more public place myself, at least for a little while.&nbsp; But what sort of a deal are you talking about?&nbsp; I don't suppose you'd care to just agree to help each other live and leave it at that..."&nbsp; She sounded a little hopeful, though she knew she shouldn't.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>29-05-2007, 04:21:17</strong>
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				'<em>No call to be snippy, girly. There ain't any Hunters around. At least, for the moment.</em>' Rumbled the spirit's annoyed mental voice. Eventually, the trails of smoke thinned out, but did not disappear completely. '<em>Sorry girly. Smoking's a nasty addiction, heh.</em>'<br><br>The voice (and the very close presence) followed Zoe through the crowded streets. There were several cafes and restaurants lining the block, each advertising a different kind of food. The Demon seemed to get more ansty the further out in the open they got. '<em>While a simple mutual protection deal would be nice, I don't think you have the skills to protect me over in the Astral plane luv, and I can't really give you a hand from over here. It's gonna have to be an 'official' pact, if you know what I mean. You give me the Wisp to come over to your side of the Barrier, and I'll protect you from the nasties that are stalking ya. Oh, and you're going to need to pick up a habit in the next few days. Smoking, drinking, collecting something, I don't care. Just enough metaphysical sympathy to form a link, in case we get separated. Deal?</em>'
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-05-2007, 04:33:39</strong>
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				Zoe was busily wishing that she'd found some other Spirit.&nbsp; <em>Any</em> other Spirit.&nbsp; Still, at least he was just as motivated as she was about this whole mess.&nbsp; If she could just get him to start calling her something other than 'luv' or 'girly', things wouldn't be so bad, overall.<br><br>Well, not awful, at least.<br><br>Pausing to study a menu posted in a window, she used it as cover to speak quietly to Asher.&nbsp; "All right, official.&nbsp; Just so long as we keep things simple.&nbsp; I give you Wisp, you come across and stick with me so we can look out for each other, and I'll cultivate a habit for the link -- and that's all, right?&nbsp; Nothing complicated hidden anywhere?"<br><br>A faint aura of smoke still hung around her, and she sighed.&nbsp; That was going to be annoying.&nbsp; "And once things settle down, we'll go our separate ways.&nbsp; Assuming things do settle down..."&nbsp; Now she shivered, wondering if her life would ever go back to the way it had been.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>29-05-2007, 10:13:54</strong>
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				Even though she was a dimension away, she could practically <strong>feel</strong> the demon's arrogant smirk. '<em>No time for complications luv. Just a mutual exchange to save our own necks.</em>' Lies. There was always a catch with Demons, and Asher was no exception. Though Zoe would have to have an addiction or Need in the end, Asher could subtly 'nudge' her towards a particular vice. Mediums in service to Need demons usually picked habits that they really didn't need, thus undermining the bond. With both sides of the universe crawling with hunters, Asher would have none of it.<br><br>'<em>I hear ya. We'll split when everything's quiet. Lord knows why I'd want to spend my time with an uptight bird.</em> Grumbled the spirit. He let out a small mental sigh, then seemed to steel himself. '<em>Right, let's get on with it.</em>'<br><br>Suddenly, two large, strong hands gripped Zoe's breasts tightly, squeezing and rolling the flesh lightly. Looking down however, Zoe could see no hands touching her. The Psychic connection kicked in, and a image of Zoe standing in the middle of the barren London street. A dark, smokey haze blanketed the landscape, and her naked body was pressed up against the large figure of a man, obscured by clouds of smoke. What wasn't obscured were two pin-prick yellow eyes, and huge, spindly grey hands enveloping her firm breasts.<br><br>Of course, Zoe really still in the city, fully clothed and in front of a menu, and she could still see and act in it. However, the picture was like a fantasy that she couldn't dispel or ignore. Everything that happened in the connection also felt very, very real.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-05-2007, 16:16:12</strong>
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				Zoe couldn't quite stifle a gasp of surprise.&nbsp; Her few previous Spirit encounters had all been private and controlled (Asher was right about one thing, uptight wasn't such a bad description of her in many ways), and she'd at least had a connection to those other Spirits to begin with -- common goals and ideas, at least.&nbsp; This was turning into a case of "lie back, grit your teeth, and think of England".<br><br>She almost giggled at the thought, but bit her lip.&nbsp; Standing here in the open wasn't going to work now that Asher had gone to work, and her real body started walking again, searching for whatever privacy she could find.&nbsp; She'd probably have to settle for a ladies' room, but she still held out hopes of something nicer, like a quiet corner of a library -- just so long as she didn't look like a madwoman in public.<br><br>Her astral self hesitated for a moment.&nbsp; Those eyes and hands weren't exactly enticing, nor was his attitude, but he might not have the energy to change his appearance right now, and the attitude was common to all Demons.&nbsp; And he was at least attempting foreplay, which was more than she'd expected.&nbsp; <em>Might as well enjoy it if you can,</em> she thought dryly.&nbsp; <em>This just might be the last sex you ever have.</em><br><br>The smoke wasn't helping her, but she could at least feel him.&nbsp; She avoided looking into his yellow eyes and put her hands over his, tracing up along his arms and over his shoulders before letting her hands drift down to see what she could find to play with.&nbsp; And she couldn't help but wonder if Demons had anything... different than the other Spirits, a thought which was equally intriguing and frightening.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>30-05-2007, 03:41:24</strong>
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				Sadly, there was no library refuge visible on this street. Zoe managed to spot several book stores, clothing stores, restaruants, and even a travel agency. There was a public washroom that she could dash into fairly quick. Asher didn't seem intent on waiting for her to pick the best spot though. Most likely that he was out in the open, while she had the protection of the crowd against any Hunter attacks.<br><br>Her hands traced his body, running over the spindly limbs, and the slight muscles of the Demon's chest. His body seemed to grow hotter the further down her hands went. There, between his legs, Zoe found not one but <em>several</em> things to play with,&nbsp; in a variety of lengths and thickness. Some were rough, some had little bumps, and others were slick. All of them quickly rose to the girl's touch though.<br><br>A pleasurable rumbled rose from the demon's throat from the warm contact, and he decided to return the favor. His hands reached around to Zoe's back and cup her bottom, lifting her up quickly. Asher brought her chest close to about where his mouth should be, and two wet tongues reached out to her tits, caressing the sweet flesh. They danced around the orbs, sliding over the sensitive undersides and the surrounding expanse. Occasionally they would rise up to encircle the the darker skin surrounding the nipple, teasing the poor girl before retreating. Though it would have been smarter to rush this, it would be against Asher's nature. He had to make Zoe NEED release first.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-05-2007, 04:19:17</strong>
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				Zoe gasped on both planes as her hands explored, her pulse quickening faintly.&nbsp; This was going to be... a lot to handle, but it looked like she wouldn't have any trouble enjoying herself, at least.&nbsp; Assuming she didn't manage to hurt herself...<br><br><em>Her real world form started walking a little faster, her breath catching.&nbsp; She'd never be able to act normally with all this going on, and she was starting to forget where she really was.</em><br><br>She leaned into his tongues, wondering if there were any more extra appendages she'd missed.&nbsp; Her hands pulled at him as he teased, trying to convince him not to dance away quite so quickly, though she already knew that wouldn't work.&nbsp; From this position, it was too difficult for her to reach anything really interesting on him, and she squirmed a little, managing to rub her clit against his skin.&nbsp; She bit her lip, almost embarrassed about how quickly she was becoming aroused.&nbsp; But then, Demons were good at this...<br><br><em>She ducked into the public washroom.&nbsp; They were almost invariably not quite clean enough and sometimes a little smelly, but with a little luck, maybe that would keep anyone else from coming in.&nbsp; She closed herself into a stall and bit her lip, trying to stifle the little gasps that rose from her throat.</em><br><br>She wriggled again, sliding against him and moaning faintly as she let her hands roam.&nbsp; If he was going to make her crazy with need -- and need was what he was all about, after all -- then she was going to return the favor if she possibly could.&nbsp; Fair was fair, and she needed to feel like she had <em>some</em> kind of power in this arrangement.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>31-05-2007, 09:38:21</strong>
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				Liked all Demons, Asher didn't seem intent on giving poor Zoe any power. At least, not at the moment. Right now all he wanted was to torment her poor breasts. The tongues split into four, two to a breast, and wrapped around the sensitive nipples, rolling the nubs and coating them in saliva. The tongues painted her chest with it sinuously sliding across the orbs, giving smalls squeezes and flicks as they went.&nbsp; <br><br>His hands kneaded her supple bottom, grinding her groin against his body. Then he lowered her slightly, letting the many members rub against her rear and across her womanhood. They left small trails of boy-seed across her sex, with one hard head in particular grinding against Zoe's undefended clit.<br><br>She wasn't alone in the real world either. Zoe, unfortunately, could see two pairs of feet on either side of her stall. Probably other people with legitimate need for the facilities.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-05-2007, 16:38:38</strong>
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				Damn... <em>Zoe thought tiredly, pressing a hand over her mouth to smother any random sounds she might make.&nbsp; She'd just have to wait these two out and hope that no one else came in anytime soon.&nbsp; Like all Mediums, she'd learned a few tricks about divorcing pleasure felt on the astral plane from the real world, but that only went so far...</em><br><br>Her nipples were beginning to ache as they grew harder and still harder, and her breasts began to feel heavy with desire under the exploring tongues.&nbsp; <em>How many does he have?</em> she wondered vaguely.&nbsp; But her body didn't care about such questions; she arched into the tongues, every tiny squeeze and stroke adding to the tingle of pleasure spreading throughout her body.<br><br>Her slim legs wrapped more tightly around him, and she rubbed herself harder against his skin as the heat built quickly between her legs.&nbsp; She gave a sharp gasp as he moved her down and she could feel his organs toying with her sex, his dampness mingling with hers.&nbsp; The combined effect of all those members was much like thick, probing fingers, and she gasped again, shuddering, as one especially firm and enticing specimen pressed against her throbbing clit.<br><br>The idea of impaling herself on him was making her weak even as her moans grew stronger and more insistent.&nbsp; He could fill her in more ways than one, and if his nether organs were anything like his tongues... She whimpered at the thought and shifted again, urgently, this time trying to lower herself onto him.
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				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>31-05-2007, 20:52:08</strong>
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				Asher was delighted with the taste and feel of Zoe's soft tits. He groped her ass tightly, squeezing the soft flesh between his fingers. She may be uptight, but she was a pretty bird. Asher smiled as the girl struggled against his grasp and tried to drive one of the phalli into her hungry sex. She clearly wanted it, but Asher wasn't sure she NEEDED it yet. The demon craved her desperation, wanted to feel overwhelming desire. So, he delayed fucking her again.<br><br>Instead, his tongues split again. They wrapped around her breasts completely, suckling the tit-flesh hard. One drifted up over her neck, and dove into Zoe's mouth to play with her tongue. Four others descended on her tummy, stroking her from belly to groin and back again. Then, just to add to the ordeal, Asher lowered her just enough so that the heads of his cocks pressed hard against her cunny and ass, spreading her nether lips and pink star open slightly, but still not penetrating her quite yet.<br><br>In the material world, one of the women finished her business and left, but the other stall was still occupied.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-05-2007, 21:45:20</strong>
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				<em>Zoe tasted blood in her mouth from where she'd bitten her cheek trying to stifle her whimpers.</em>&nbsp; Leave, dammit! <em>she thought harshly at the remaining woman.&nbsp; Asher was claiming every inch of her, and she almost thought it would be easier to stop the sounds of orgasm than the sounds of this terrible, aching frustration that filled her even more quickly than the pleasure...</em><br><br>She moaned as a tongue found its way to hers, and she sucked and played with it hungrily.&nbsp; As hard as he was pulling at the orbs of her breasts, she pressed forward for more, the pain instantly becoming intense pleasure.&nbsp; The steady, teasing strokes along her abdomen left shivers in their path.&nbsp; With each second that passed, she was sure she could not bear another without feeling him inside her at last, pounding into her roughly as she came again and again...<br><br>Then he lowered her just a fraction more, and she let out a shriek as twin members pressed against her two holes.&nbsp; For an instant she thought he'd taken pity on her, then she remembered who she was dealing with.&nbsp; He held her there against all her struggles to move further down, and she moaned long and loud against his tongue.<br><br><em>Zoe quickly unzipped her pants, plunging her free hand down to her sex.&nbsp; At least she could find some release here, even if it would be only a shadow of what she craved.</em><br><br>Her nails dug into his shoulders.&nbsp; How much longer could <em>he</em> stand it?&nbsp; But that was no help; he could probably do this until she went insane from frustrated need.&nbsp; One hand clenched into a fist and pounded once, uselessly, against his shoulder before her nails dug in again, urging him on.&nbsp; "Oh, god, please, please," she tried to say, but her pleading was balked by the tongue that filled her mouth.&nbsp; Desparately, she tried to move back and forth against his cocks instead of down, willing to try anything that might give her the release she needed...
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>01-06-2007, 05:24:38</strong>
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				Again, it appeared as if Asher was giving into her frantic demands. Pressure on her entrances increased, gently opening her body. The hard, swollen heads began to work inside her pussy and ass, gently penetrating the tight, sopping wet folds. But again, the Demon denied her. Once the tips of his cocks were inside the Medium, he stopped. Through that single, tense contact Zoe could feel the throbbing pulse of the Demon's heartbeat thumping inside her sex and bottom.<br><br>For Asher, this was true pleasure. He fed on her desperation, on her blind lust. The absolute NEED from the girl ran through his blood, and into his bones, making him pant and his cocks twitch in desire. He didn't often get to put a Medium in a position like this, they were such control freaks. So Asher savored her suffering, but knew that the best was yet to come.<br><br>"How does it feel, luv?" Asked the Vice, as his tongue fled her mouth. It dropped down to rap around her clit, and gave it a slow, hard s-q-u-e-e-z-e. "Does it hurt? Is your heart beating so quick that you can hear it? Are you burning so hot but feel so empty? Tell me, girly, how does it feel?" His tongues started to maul her breasts, slurping at the sensitive ends frantically just to make his point.<br><br>Back on the Material plane, the woman in the next stall finishes her business, gets out... and knocks on Zoe's door. "Miss, are you okay in there?" She asked, worried.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-06-2007, 06:25:23</strong>
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				<em>Zoe managed to find her voice, though it sounded unnatural to her ears.&nbsp; "I'm all right, thank you," she said, trying to make her whimpers sound more like sobs.&nbsp; "I just had a huge fight with my boyfriend and I-- I just need a few minutes to settle down.&nbsp; Thank you, though."&nbsp; And she again fervently wished the woman gone.</em><br><br>She had again cried out, shaking and daring to hope as he pressed her aching body down onto the waiting members.&nbsp; Then he stopped again, and she clawed at him again, almost growling in her frustration.&nbsp; She felt every beat of Asher's heart, and every twitch felt more like a wound, more pain than pleasure.&nbsp; But she still wanted more...<br><br>Then the tongue slithered down from her mouth and seized the soft nub of flesh, already so raw from stimulation that she screamed at the contact and lashed out with her fists again.&nbsp; Anger helped her collect her thoughts enough to speak, though what she said was impossibly unlike her.&nbsp; "You know how it feels, you bastard!&nbsp; You know it hurts!&nbsp; Dammit, fuck me, fuck me NOW or the deal's off.&nbsp; Oh, god, just fuck me and make it stop, I need you to fuck me..."<br><br>She trailed off into sobs as he turned again to her breasts, now supremely sensitive, each flick of his tongue like the stab of a knife.<br><br><em>Her hand almost clawed at her sex, her finger and thumb squeezing her clit roughly before she plunged three fingers inside her burning pussy.&nbsp; She had to come, now, now, and she almost didn't care if anyone heard her.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>01-06-2007, 09:19:31</strong>
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				Though she lashed out in anger, Zoe's reaction was exactly what Asher loved. She denied her nature in order to sate her need to cum. To make it even more delicious, the poor girl gave into desperation, and started to cry as he licked her over-sensitive tits all over. In the real world, the poor girl was frantically feeding fingers into her hungry pussy, even while there was someone outside!<br><br>The shaking body in his arms was too much for Asher. His cocks twitched, both inside and outside, and began to spurt ropes of cum all over her ass, legs, and tummy. The two lucky members that were actually buried in a hole started to gush seed as they started to drink from the poor girl's soul. Back in the bathroom stall, her cunt and ass began to drool sticky boy-cum from the activities that were occurring a dimension away. It seemed as if Asher was gaining power.<br><br>His desire for Need satisfied, the demon started to sate his desire for wisp. He gripped her ass tightly, then jammed both of his members deep into her body. With a hard grunt, the spirit began to violently fuck her, forcing his cocks in and out of Zoe's sensitive holes, reaming her ass and pussy hard. The tongues lashed at her body, making her glisten with saliva in the astral light as the rough mating continued.<br><br>"Are you sure, miss? Did he... did he hurt you? Oh god, should I call an ambulance?" Asked the now frightened woman.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-06-2007, 15:51:17</strong>
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				<em>Now Zoe didn't have to pretend to sob.&nbsp; She was crying in sheer relief as the wetness gushed over her hand, both hers and the Demon's, and waves of sweet release crashed over both her forms simultaneously...</em><br><br>Overloaded with sensation as she was, she hardly realized what was happening as his organs began to cover her with their fluids.&nbsp; But when his strong hands suddenly seized her ass, she sensed what was about to happen, and her cry of hope instantly became a cry of pure, earthshattering bliss as he abruptly plunged into her aching holes.&nbsp; He stretched her body to its limits, especially her rear entrance, but even that haze of pain felt like a gift from heaven as her emptiness was filled.<br><br>Her voice grew hoarse from crying out, every muscle tensed to the point of pain, and still her pussy throbbed and milked his rock-hard member while her tight rear channel gripped his other cock violently.&nbsp; The gouts of semen had lubricated her well, but each hard inward thrust into her ass still brought a sharp edge of pain -- which she couldn't help but savor as much as the pleasure, in her current mind-blown state.<br><br>And beneath the ecstasy that stole her thoughts away, beneath the delicious spice of pain, Zoe felt the distinctive, subtle energy of flowing Wisp, as Asher's hard fucking literally touched her soul, stealing part of it away... It was the ultimate violation, and the ultimate intimacy.&nbsp; She might shudder in disgust at the memory later, but now she could shudder only in the deepest, most intoxicating euphoria she'd ever felt.<br><br><em>She recovered much faster in the real world, of course, but she still felt every ounce of pleasure, every blissful throb, from the astral plane, so she had no idea how long it took her to reply.&nbsp; "No, no," she said, trying not to sound too emphatic and make the woman even more suspicious.&nbsp; "No, I'm fine, really, I just need a minute alone.&nbsp; Thank you."&nbsp; She would find the one good samaritan left in all London, on today of all days.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>01-06-2007, 22:58:21</strong>
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				The wet, sticky sounds of flesh slapping against flesh filled the Astral plane as Asher forced Zoe's nubile body up and down his cocks. There was no tenderness or love in the act, only all-consuming lust and need. The demon groaned in pleasure, tightening his tongues around her breasts and clit. Even though he was violently fucking the girl as hard as he could, Zoe's slutty holes still milked and squeezed his penii, begging for more abuse. It was heaven, but it would be even better if he could gather more Wisp from her.<br><br>"How's that feel, girly? Do you want more? Do you want it harder? You'll have to give me everything then! All the wisp you've got! Then, I'll give you a treat." Panted the Demon as he jammed into her body, sliding a tongue along her cheek.<br><br>Outside of her stall, the woman was silent for a second, then started to moan quietly. Zoe could see her feet starting to turn a weird purple...
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-06-2007, 00:17:15</strong>
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				Zoe was still wild with the aftermath of the orgasm that she had suffered so much for, her hands still clawing at the Demon, her moans still echoing.&nbsp; Her legs gripped him, helping him move her body, faster, harder, though her lack of leverage frustrated her.&nbsp; The tongue on her clit was driving her mad, keeping her from relaxing, forcing her to hover at the edge of another climax.<br><br>The small voice of reason at the back of her mind, having just recovered after her release, told her firmly that she had better say no and be done with it.&nbsp; A less reasonable voice told her that if the treat was a good one, there was no harm in giving more Wisp.&nbsp; Every other part of her was screaming to give him whatever he wanted if he would make her come again, even if it was only half as good as the last.&nbsp; Her Astral body was raw, but her mind and real world flesh still wanted more.<br><br>She could barely speak with the force of her body's movement, but tried to form coherent words.&nbsp; "Treat?&nbsp; What-- kind?&nbsp; Ahhh, god, more."&nbsp; Then -- and she knew this was carefully timed -- his tongue tightened on her clit, and the ones on her breasts gave extra tugs, and she screamed.&nbsp; "God, yes-- more, harder!&nbsp; Take-- more, more, fuck me-- harder!&nbsp; Faster!"&nbsp; She thought, vaguely, that she might manage to hold back just a little, just in case, but right now all she could really think of was this treat.&nbsp; "Give it-- to me!<br><br><em>Zoe had closed her eyes, but opened them again at the woman's moan.&nbsp; She was flushed and gasping, her body still ravaged by the harsh pleasures she was experiencing on the Astral plane.&nbsp; But she was together enough to realize that a potentially very bad thing was happening right outside her stall.<br><br>Slowly, she straightened up, pulling out her sticky hand and fastening her pants again.&nbsp; It occurred to her that she, like every other Medium or Spirit who could still tell the tale, had no idea what a Hunter looked like.<br><br>Maybe they could look like anyone.<br><br>She put a hand on the flimsy catch of the door, unfastening it and flinging it open as hard as she could in one motion.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>02-06-2007, 08:28:47</strong>
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				Asher grinned sadistically. He played her body like a fiddle, making her sing out for more sex, harder and faster. She was opening her soul to him just as she opened her body. Asher knew Zoe was going to be a pain later, but he focused on the Euphoria they were experiencing now. "Well, since you asked so nicely," He rumbled between hard thrusts. "Here's your treat!"<br><br>He pulled Zoe off his members and set her down on the ground on all fours. He knelt down behind her, continuing to keep her in heat with his lashing tongues. Taking a deep breath, he pressed not one, but two cocks against her cunt lips, wiggling and driving the twin members into her sloppy sex. A slick cock cover in hard bumps was introduced to Zoe's puckered star, and it plunged alone into the girl's twitching orifice.<br><br>Using the girl's wet tits as leverage, Asher slammed his lengths roughly into her body, far deeper and faster than he could in the previous position. Though she wasn't as desperate as before, the tightness of her over-stuffed pussy was wonderful, and the slick heat felt so good wrapped around his sex. But the best part was that she wasn't guarding her wisp at all. Just as his cocks ravaged her body, they ravaged her soul as well. Though Zoe had swallowed him inside her body, it was Asher who truly consumed her.<br><br>The door to Zoe's stall opened to reveal... a monster. The woman was turned completely purple, body swelling up and bulging with muscle. Her teeth and hands were becoming sharp and pointed. She was screaming in visible pain as she transformed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-06-2007, 09:20:46</strong>
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				The brief pause while Asher changed their position was just long enough for her to regret her decision, especially given what was happening back in the real world.&nbsp; But he couldn't help her until their deal was complete, and she at least had the slim advantage of having realized the Hunter was appearing before it was able to act.&nbsp; And their deal was purely one of mutual desparation -- he could take advantage of her body, trick or force or tease her into giving up her Wisp, but he was just as motivated as she was when it came to keeping her alive.&nbsp; She was very probably the last Medium in London, possibly on the whole island.<br><br>And this looked it would be a pretty good treat.&nbsp; She had the leverage to push herself back against him, and he could now work up much more speed.&nbsp; Her nipples were still rock-hard, sore as they were, and his hands gripping her tits made up for the loss of the questing tongues.&nbsp; Looking back as he thrust into her, she saw that there were now two cocks pressing into her slick pussy, and she shuddered as they stretched her still further, her walls tight against the pair.<br><br>But it was the member he buried in her ass that made her begin to lose control again.&nbsp; The texture of it startled her into crying out as it rubbed roughly against her rear passage, and at first she stayed still, letting him do the work while she flinched inwardly and tried to adjust.&nbsp; But she was still deeply aroused, and still filled with the Demon's cum, and she soon began to thrust back to meet him, forcing him more deeply into her ravaged holes.<br><br>She could feel her Wisp being pulled away, distantly, and there was little she could do to stop it.&nbsp; Though for now, she didn't care, as she felt another climax building deep inside her.&nbsp; With his tongues still playing at her throbbing, dripping clit, it would be only moments before she screamed again in another powerful release.&nbsp; <br><br><em>I wonder if he still thinks I'm uptight,</em> she thought wryly, before an especially powerful thrust rocked her, and her channels began to tighten around the Demon's invading cocks.<br><br><em>There was no time to think.&nbsp; Zoe looked for the best route around the creature forming before her eyes and dove for it.&nbsp; While it was still taking over the poor woman's body, it probably wouldn't be able to act, at least not in any organized way, and all she had to do was to get out into a crowded place and she'd be safe.<br><br>She thought.<br><br>With a silent prayer, she ran for all she was worth, heading past the Hunter and towards the door to safety.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>03-06-2007, 02:16:25</strong>
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				"Shhh... Shit!" Cursed Asher, eyes turning from yellow to blue. He had seen what was going on in the material plane. This was about the worst thing that could happen. Asher wanted to help, but couldn't just jump across even though he had the Wisp. The ritual had to be completed. He had to orgasm from the the treasures of her body, not from her suffering. Then he could materialise and deal with big'n purple.<br><br>So the demon picked up the pace dramatically. He squeezed Zoe's needy breasts tightly as he rammed in and out of her taunt, wet body. More tongues appeared from his smokey form, and licked the girl's soft stomach, back and bottom. Pinching her poor nipples, Asher changed his motions to quick, deep thrusts like a jackhammer to help reach his peak. The demon gave her ass a light slap as she slammed back to meet his thrusts. He was almost there...<br><br>Zoe was correct that the creature was disorganised as it took over the woman's body, but it wasn't entirely helpless. As she ran past, the monster reached out and managed to catch her leg. Zoe was able to break free, but the action had enough force to trip her.<br><br>The hunter, now completely changed into a purple humanoid monster, tore it's dress off and started to crawl towards the girl.<br><br>Then, there was a masculine cry echoing through the material and astral planes. Asher buried himself as deep as he could go in her wet, welcoming body, and started to shoot cum into her womb and stomach. In filled her quickly and gushed out of her body on both planes, staining her clothing and legs with gooey seed. Zoe just needed to survive a few moments more...
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-06-2007, 06:08:38</strong>
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				Just as Zoe's own climax began, Asher shouted and began thrusting impossibly quickly.&nbsp; The sudden rush, combined with the tongues' efforts and the edge of pain from her nipples and ass, meant that her release was much more potent than she'd epected, though also briefer.&nbsp; Her body almost instantly caught his rhythm, though, and her ass slammed back to meet him again and again as she gasped and writhed, her arms barely able to hold her up on all fours under the violent onslaught.<br><br>Then, somehow, the Demon managed to bury himself even more deeply, and she shrieked at the sensation as the twin members in her pussy .&nbsp; His sticky fluids shot into her holes, and she was just aware enough to be shocked at the amount of cum pouring into her wounded passages and then out onto the Astral "ground".<br><br>And then she was back in the real world, her flesh whole and unbattered, though coated with Asher's copious juices and throbbing with her Astral self's pleasure.&nbsp; She scrambled back up to her feet, still pushing herself forward as fast as she could go.&nbsp; Asher would be able to materialize soon, or she'd be able to get outside and into a crowd, and she'd be safe.&nbsp; She swore to herself at giving in to his deal -- she wanted her Wisp back, even if it wouldn't really help.&nbsp; She felt naked and vulnerable without it just the same.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>03-06-2007, 22:31:06</strong>
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				Zoe stumbled to her feet and tried to flee the Hunter. It's talons raked the ground as it moved from a crawl to a run, chasing after the girl. Zoe could hear its heavy breathing coming from behind her as she fled out the door. Unfortunately, the crowds had thinned out quite a bit since the girl went to the restroom. Perhaps they sensed the creature walking among them...<br><br>In any case, as soon as they saw the purple hunter, the civilians began to predicable scream and run. Only one person held her ground, and Zoe bumped into... herself. The woman was an exact duplicate of herself down to the cloths she was wearing, excluding a weirdly familiar arrogant smirk and a lit cigarette.<br><br>The duplicate stared at the Hunter, focusing intently. Then, she spoke a single word that made Zoe's inner ears buzz.<br><br>"<strong>Thirsty</strong>."<br><br>Immediately, the Hunter stopped chasing Zoe, and in a mad panic, rushed a fire hydrant. Screaming in inhuman need, it clawed at the steel pump, trying desperately to get at the water inside.<br><br>"What say we skedaddle luv?" Suggested Zoe's duplicate with a raised eyebrow.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-06-2007, 22:54:14</strong>
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				There was nothing like a sudden shock, on top of panic and a lot of really wild sex, to make a person's knees threaten to give way.&nbsp; Zoe first gaped at her double, then glared as the Demon turned its power on the Hunter and it abandoned them.<br><br>She caught her breath, still glaring.&nbsp; "I don't look good in a cloud of cigarette smoke," she said, glancing back at the Hunter as it pounded and clawed, its screams echoing down the rapidly emptying street.<br><br>Then she nodded.&nbsp; "Let's go."&nbsp; She turned, got her bearings, and set a quick pace down the sidewalk.&nbsp; Her flat still wasn't safe, but she knew there were plenty of restaurants and little boarding houses in the direction she was heading, and they could rest a little.&nbsp; She'd need more Wisp, before anything else went wrong.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>04-06-2007, 11:54:19</strong>
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				"Sure ya do!" Said Asher cheerfully. It sounded almost exactly like her voice, though there was a certain roughness to it, like she had a weak cold coming on. Still, except for Asher's cigs and the stains on Zoe's pants, the demon is exactly identical to the medium. "You just gotta learn how to work it, girly! I can teach ya, if you want." She offered, taking a puff and wagging her eyebrows.<br><br>Now safe (mostly), Asher was in a good humour. She quickly followed Zoe to wherever seh was going, walking beside her. "Where to, luv? What's the plan for survivin' a horde of purple crazies?" Asked Asher, then looked up in thought. "It's interestin' though. It seemed like the critter was takin' over that woman. Maybe it works the same for spirits?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-06-2007, 16:40:24</strong>
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				Zoe waved off the offer of a cigarette lesson.&nbsp; She'd probably end up stuck with some really nasty habit, if Asher had his way, but she'd do her best to make sure it at least wasn't smoking.<br><br>She shrugged uncertainly at his question.&nbsp; "It could be.&nbsp; We've just seen what a good way that is to sneak up on a human, so maybe they can do a smiliar thing on the Astral plane.&nbsp; That would help explain how they killed everyone so quickly, in both worlds."<br><br>She paused, now realizing just how uncomfortable she was.&nbsp; "All right, the first part of the plan is a clothing shop.&nbsp; I can't walk around like this, but we shouldn't go back to my flat yet."&nbsp; The fluids coating her sex and thighs felt even stickier now that they were drying, and she also felt extremely dirty -- in more ways than one.<br><br>"And could you please not look <em>exactly</em> like me?&nbsp; We're going to attract attention as identical twins, and I'd rather not have too much of anyone's attention right now."&nbsp; She started looking around for a clothing store -- and for anyone else who seemed to be turning purple.
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>04-06-2007, 21:53:43</strong>
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				A clothing shop in London was easy to locate. Zoe had passed several as she looked for a place to cum, and Asher was quick to point out a few more that she had missed. She even made a few recommendations, though didn't really care which store they went to.<br><br>"Jeez luv, no need to make a fuss. The only ones who'd care are the hunters, and they don't really have an interest in what family you have. 'Sides, I like yer outfit, and you're going change into something else anyways..." Complained Asher in Zoe's voice.<br><br>Asher seemed to glance around the store when they entered. She inhaled deeply, feeding on the Need of the compulsive spender and shopaholics that inhabited the place. "What's the next part of the plan?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-06-2007, 22:27:34</strong>
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				Zoe raised an eyebrow doubtfully when Asher mentioned liking her outfit, something she found very hard to believe.&nbsp; "This is like living in the <em>Picture of Dorian Grey</em>," she murmured to herself.&nbsp; However, at least Asher seemed suitably distracted by the store, so she'd have a few minutes to pick out a couple of things before he -- or she, at the moment -- got antsy.&nbsp; Still, even a Demon would have the self-restraint not to make a public scene while being hunted.&nbsp; Probably.<br><br>She chose a pair of pants in a favorite style and a pack of fresh panties, thinking blissfully for a moment of how good it would feel to be clean again.&nbsp; The next part of the plan, though, was more problematic.<br><br>"We need to figure out a safe place," she said thoughtfully.&nbsp; "I've got to rest enough to get more Wisp, at least, and I don't know about you, but I'll need to sleep eventually.&nbsp; We've got one slight advantage -- at least they can't surprise us with their little body-snatcher trick again.&nbsp; We don't dare count on that being their only way to attack, but it'll help."<br><br>She paused as she paid for the clothes, biting back an annoyed remark as the clerk said something predictably silly about identical twins.&nbsp; Once back out on the street, she looked around for a different public washroom so she could wash and change, sure she didn't want to see any of the mess they'd left behind around the previous one.<br><br>"I'm probably pretty safe in public, since the Hunter had to wait until it was only that woman and I in the room, I think.&nbsp; Maybe we should go find a crowded restaurant and do some more planning.&nbsp; If we could figure out more about how that body-snatching works, is there any chance we could work up some kind of early-warning system, so we know when they're coming?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>05-06-2007, 03:45:50</strong>
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				"<em>Picture of Dorian Grey?</em> 'Fraid I haven't seen that flick luv. What's it about?" Asked Asher idly as Zoe picked out her new pants. Already, he was considering what sort of addiction to push her towards. She considered suggesting the same compulsive spending habits that she observed, but decided that money would be a valuable resource in their escape from the hunters. She had half-suggested taking up chain smoking, but it seemed to disgust the girl. It would be tricky to pick a habit that would connect the Spirit and the Medium and not screw them over at the same time.<br><br>"Safe place, hmmm? Don't know where to find one of those. Hunters are weak against your kind in the Astral Plane and weak against mine on the Material pane. I would suggest contacting somebody who watches over the Protection, Hidden, or Shelter domains, but most of 'em seem to be dead. We could try a few spiritual watering holes to see if there's anyone else that can help."<br><br>Asher giggled girlishly at the clerk's silly remark, and followed the Medium out on the street, walking briskly beside her. "Yer probably less safe then you think. If these critters could take over one human, what's to stop a horde from taking over a crowd? It's weird how she snuck up on us though. We should have seen her approach from the astral or material plane... Maybe she was waiting for us, or existed someplace else?"<br><br>"I don't sleep, but an early warning system is outta my skill. I know your kind... well, the ones with actual SKILL can make stuff like that, but I don't know where ta find 'em."
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-06-2007, 04:19:03</strong>
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				"Oh, you should see it," Zoe said with a knowing smile.&nbsp; "You'd love it.&nbsp; It's all about a man giving in to all his deepest, darkest vices."<br><br>She found a public restroom and went inside cautiously, half-expecting a repeat of earlier events, but this one was deserted.&nbsp; "Okay, just keep an eye out for a minute," she said as she dampened some paper towels and ducked into a stall to clean up and change.<br><br>"Is it possible that the Hunters can -- well, that they can hide inside humans until something happens to activate them?&nbsp; If there was some sort of Hunter germ inside that poor woman, then maybe being near a Medium wakes it up, so to speak.&nbsp; If that's how it works, though, I don't see how we'll deal with that."<br><br>She stuck her head out and glared at her doppelganger at his comment about her kind.&nbsp; "Well, since all the ones with 'actual skill' appear to be dead, skill must not be all it's cracked up to be," she pointed out acidly.&nbsp; "Anyway, I've tried most of the meeting places I know about already, but there are still a couple of others we could check out.&nbsp; Even if they're all dead too, there might still be something we can use somewhere around.<br><br>"So which do you think is more promising?&nbsp; Frankly, I'd rather stick to the Material plane until I can build up some more Wisp."
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>05-06-2007, 20:54:40</strong>
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				Asher grinned. "Sounds like a good show."<br><br>The Demon nodded when instructed to wait outside for her, and leaned against the wall, watching the passing crowds. A part of&nbsp; her was bothered by being bossed around, but she was not yet ruled by a addiction so there was nothing she could do about it. That and Asher had no goddamn clue what to do about this situation. Zoe seemed to have a better grasp on how to handle the invasion, so it would be best to leave things to her... for now.<br><br>"I donno... I mean, nobody knows anything about 'em, really. It'd make sense, considering how they seem to come out of nowhere. It's funny, I could sense that bird's Need for daytime soaps right until she transformed. Then all I felt was a big void." Explained the Vice, scratching the back of her head in thought.<br><br>"Skill's better than Luck, luv. We're probably still alive because we're not big fish." She cautioned the Medium. "We should stick around on this plane. I don't think you've got the talent for fighting on the Astral Plane anyways."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-06-2007, 21:40:31</strong>
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				It wasn't as good as a long soak in a hot tub, but Zoe felt much better now.&nbsp; If she was going to die horribly at a Hunter's claws, she might as well be comfortable up until the end, if possible.<br><br>She sighed at Asher's comments, wishing she could brag and actually have something to back it up.&nbsp; "Well, I'm new at this," she admitted.&nbsp; "And I never did join the Fold.&nbsp; I was told I had a good amount of natural talent, and I've learned a lot these last few months, but there's still just too much I haven't tried yet, or don't know a lot about.&nbsp; But, at least I'm motivated," she added with a rather grim smile.<br><br>She was almost getting used to looking at "herself", though it still felt odd.&nbsp; On the other hand, she could fall into step with Asher just about perfectly as they continued down the sidewalk.&nbsp; "Anyway, there is a group of Mediums we could try to track down, and I do mean try.&nbsp; That's why I haven't already contacted them -- they're completely paranoid.&nbsp; They call themselves Theosophists or something like that -- something very Aleister Crowley.<br><br>"They wouldn't tell me much, since I refused to join, but I did find out where one of their meeting places is.&nbsp; We may want to take the bus or something, it's a bit of a hike.&nbsp; But we can start there and see if we can work our way up to the names of a member or two.&nbsp; Since they are so paranoid, some of them might still be alive."<br><br>She paused, glancing sideways at the Demon.&nbsp; "So are you new at this, too?&nbsp; You said <em>we</em> weren't big fish, so I was wondering."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>06-06-2007, 04:47:00</strong>
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				"Well, why didn't ya join any of the Fold? It's a dangerous world for somebody like you, girly. Many spirits, or for that matter mediums, are not as polite as me. Need I also mention an race is bent on your destruction?" The girl questioned lightly. "Not that I'm questioning your motives, of course.<br><br>Asher kept close to Zoe, slightly paranoid herself but not wanting to show it. If what the human said was true, anyone passing on the streets might turn into a purple monster and attack her Medium. Her eyes flicked across the street suspiciously before returning to meet Zoe's gaze.<br><br>"Theosophits? Sounds professional. Let's go check up on them then. Bring a six-pack. Have a party." Said the Demon sardonically.<br><br>Asher seemed a little uncomfortable when Zoe questioned her experience. "I was created in a Meth Lab about 10 or 15 years ago. I watch your world a lot, but haven't had many dealings with your kind. They called me up to get rid of their smoking habits, mostly. I'm sad to say that I'm not that experienced as a bodyguard, luv. I can fuck with their minds, but that's about it."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-06-2007, 05:52:21</strong>
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				Zoe sighed, realizing that her motives were being questioned, at least a little, though it was a logical enough thing to do.&nbsp; "I will join someday.&nbsp; If there's anything left to join, at least.&nbsp; All the groups just seem so narrow, though, focusing only on one little area and basically ignoring everything else.&nbsp; I wanted to try and see the big picture before I settled on just one part."<br><br>She smiled lopsidedly.&nbsp; "Oh, very professional.&nbsp; Professional paranoids, at least, so I'm sure we can learn a few survival skills from them, <em>if</em> we can find them."&nbsp; She slowed a little, surprised to see Asher looking uncomfortable about her skills instead of bluffing her way through everything.<br><br>"I'm pretty sure most Demons aren't experienced as bodyguards," she said reassuringly.&nbsp; She hadn't missed Asher watching the people, and she was doing her best to help keep watch.&nbsp; "But so far messing with their minds is doing just fine, anyway.&nbsp; Even Hunters have needs.&nbsp; Food, sleep, sex -- oh, I don't even want to <em>think</em> about two Hunters having sex."&nbsp; She shuddered theatrically.&nbsp; "Yuck.&nbsp; But we'll just keep watching and we'll be fine.&nbsp; Oh, and did you want to grab a bus to the place?" she asked as they neared a bus stop.&nbsp; "Like I said, it is kind of a hike."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>06-06-2007, 10:59:13</strong>
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				"Big picture? What do ya mean by that? You've got a Material plane and an Astral plane and the respective inhabitants like to fuck with each other. That's about as big as it gets." Shrugged the Demon as they walked down the street.<br><br>When Zoe mentioned the Hunter's needs, Asher frowned again. "I ain't really sure they have those kind of needs. All I felt was this big... hole. Like nothing was there. And when I say 'nothing' I mean 'nothing'. No gravity, no air, no thoughts. Nada, zip, bupkiss. I was able to affect it by pushing Need into that hole, but that didn't work on the Astral plane for some reason. I don't like those critters one bit."<br><br>"Buses are for chavs and chumps, luv. We ride the fast way." Smirked Asher, stopping on the street corner. She cast her eyes over the intersection, and whistled loudly. Immediately a yellow cab screeched out of traffic and parked beside the curb. The back door open, and a red-faced, panicked-looking cabbie of Arabian decent stared out from the drivers seat.<br><br>"Get in! Get in! Hurry! Hurry!" He urged frantically.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-06-2007, 15:43:44</strong>
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				Zoe frowned as well.&nbsp; It didn't seem possible for Hunters not to need anything, and they had to think, at least in some primitive, instinctual way -- enough for the Demon to sense, certainly.&nbsp; And yet she hadn't.&nbsp; This was the kind of mystery that really bothered Zoe, and really made her believe in the value of looking for the larger patterns that everyone else seemed uninterested in.&nbsp; Of course, the whole idea might just be her own little delusion, too...<br><br>"Yeah, well, they're also a lot cheaper than the fast way," Zoe protested as Asher expertly hailed a cab -- so expertly, in fact, that the girl suspected either the Demon had played on some Need of the cabbie's or the guy just naturally had a twin fetish.<br><br>The driver's demands to hurry only made Zoe stand perfectly still.&nbsp; She'd lived in London too long not to be suspicious of anyone that anxious to get her into their car, especially given her current situation.&nbsp; "What's the rush?" she countered, automatically glancing around for rampaging purple monsters.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>06-06-2007, 21:40:17</strong>
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				From the look on the cabbie's face, Zoe might have just stabbed a dagger through his chest with his refusal. She could see a tear forming in the corner of his eye. "Please! Please get in! I have to drive you! I <strong>need</strong> to drive you!" He cried.<br><br>"C'mon luv, don't be rude." Grinned Asher, sliding into the cab. "This good fellow offered us a lift. I think it'd be a good idea to take it."<br><br>There were no signs of purple monsters on the streets, rampaging or otherwise. Asher's confident smile suggested she had something to do with this, but of course only Zoe knew where the hell that they were going.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-06-2007, 23:17:01</strong>
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				Zoe shot a disapproving glare at Asher, knowing it would do absolutely no good, but compelled to try.&nbsp; She got in the taxi, knowing refusing would bother the poor cabbie far more than it did Asher.&nbsp; "11 York Street, please," she said, her voice polite though she was still giving Asher dirty looks.&nbsp; "Maybe you could try to look just a little more smug," she suggested dryly.<br><br>She lowered her voice and leaned closer to the Demon, mindful of the driver and not trusting whatever Needs Asher had stuck him with to keep him from overhearing.&nbsp; "I'm not exactly sure of the best way to handle this if there is still someone there.&nbsp; There are two or three of them who'd probably remember me, at least, so that might help.&nbsp; But if there are survivors, they're going to be running scared already, so don't frighten them any more, all right?&nbsp; Well, at least not at first," she added, wondering if they could be persuaded to help in any other way.<br><br>"And it would probably be better if there weren't two of me," she added meaningfully, looking her double up and down.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>07-06-2007, 11:21:58</strong>
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				Asher oozed arrogance as Zoe glared at her and climbed into the car. She took long, appreciating drags of her cigarette, and occasionally wagged her eyebrows at the disapproving Medium.<br>"Luv, I'm trying as hard as I can." She grinned.<br><br>The cabbie sped off, wheels screeching against the pavement as they shot through traffic towards their destination. Asher seemed unconcerned about both by the driver's recklessness, and Zoe's worries about handling the members of the Fold. She rolled her eyes. "I'll try not to pop any fangs or claws when I'm around your spooky friends, Girly."<br><br>Asher gave an arduous sigh, but she could see her point. "Fine, I'll change when we get there. Happy?"<br><br>OOC: They sound like an old married couple.&nbsp; ;D
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-06-2007, 16:40:07</strong>
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				Zoe sighed herself, trying to hide the worst of her exasperation.&nbsp; Stuck with each other as they were, they were going to get on each other's nerves, but there was no sense going out of the way to start fights.&nbsp; "Thank you," she said, realizing that this was a big concession by Demon standards.&nbsp; "I just wish they <em>were</em> my friends.&nbsp; Things would be so much easier then."<br><br>The taxi finally screeched to a halt, and Zoe could let go of her death grip on the car door.&nbsp; "Better than a roller coaster," she remarked -- not that she especially liked roller coasters.&nbsp; A thrill-seeking addiction was probably out for her, though that would be a lot better than some.<br><br>The neighborhood had been a bad one up until about five years ago, when it had somehow become mildly trendy.&nbsp; Now it was an awkward mix of abandoned factories, little specialty shops that couldn't yet afford rent in the real hot spots, and, a few streets down, a couple of warehouses now converted into expensive flats.<br><br>But the building the cabbie had so eagerly brought them to was a largish stone church acfross the street, as abandoned as the factories.&nbsp; It had escaped any serious vandalism, however, and it looked as though a small patch of flowers near the front steps was still being tended, if half-heartedly.&nbsp; It wasn't a cheery place, but not completely hopeless, and it was definitely the sort of neighborhood where no one openly inquired into their neighbors' business.<br><br>Zoe got out, rather quickly, since she fully expected the taxi to roar off at top speed again, thanks to some other trick of Asher's.&nbsp; "I don't see anyone..."&nbsp; She trailed off as she glanced around, then turned a hopeful look on Asher.&nbsp; "You can still keep the outfit, at least," she suggested, trying to smooth things over.<br><br>OOC:&nbsp; You know, they do.&nbsp; That's scarier than the Hunters...&nbsp; :o
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>08-06-2007, 00:49:37</strong>
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				"Mmm. We gotta be careful though, luv. Just because they're under siege by a army of purple nasties doesn't mean they won't try to manipulate us." Warned the Demon as she pulled herself out of the cab. Watching that hunter appear out of nowhere had spooked the Spirit significantly.<br><br>Once both passengers had exited, the cabbie sped off again, a look of utter relief on his face. He yelled out a thanks as he drove off into traffic, disappearing amongst the flow of cars.<br><br>The demon looked around and smiled. She used to like this part of town. Back then, there was a certain desperation, a fear of running out of food, of getting the water turned off, nor not having enough money for drugs that permeated the air. The most delicious feeling was the need for shelter, and the fear of eviction that the demon most enjoyed. Now that big businesses were buying up the buildings and kicking out the poor, there wasn't much of that dreadful need that she liked. Too bad.<br><br>Asher nodded at Zoe, facial feature shifting slightly. The two looked related now, but no longer identical. "There. Better? Now lets see these Crowley guys." Grumbled the Demon, striding up to the church. She stared at the door.<br><br>"Do you mediums have a secret knock or what?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-06-2007, 01:27:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah, well, I'll leave it to you to keep an eye out for any manipulation, then," Zoe said dryly, remembering some old saying about foxes guarding henhouses.&nbsp; On the other hand, this particular fox <em>was</em> pretty motivated to do a good job.<br><br>"Much better, thank you," she said, bracing herself for the possible conversation to come with the other Mediums.&nbsp; She followed close behind the Demon up to the door, still looking around for any signs of life.&nbsp; Finding dead bodies all the time was pretty wearing on the nerves.<br><br>She raised an eyebrow.&nbsp; "Yeah, stand on your head and kick the door with your feet three times," she replied, stepping up to take the door handle.&nbsp; She tugged gently, rapping on the door with her free hand, but nothing caused any response.&nbsp; Now tugging with both hands, the door did seem to shift very slightly, but then stopped again.&nbsp; "I don't think it's locked, just very stuck.&nbsp; They probably like to sneak in the back.&nbsp; So how are you with doors?" she added thoughtfully.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>08-06-2007, 10:04:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher frowned at the stuck door that was blocking their way. "Door's don't have needs girly, and Demon's aren't usually tough-guy type spirits." She squinted, peering through the layers of reality at the object. "Looks like the whole building is warded against astral entry too. I can't even see through the windows."<br><br>"It's probably fortified somehow to keep people out. Damn smart move, considering what's going on. I don't have much hope a backdoor will help us." She muttered, crossing her arms. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-06-2007, 21:37:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not like cabbies have needs, anyway," Zoe quipped.&nbsp; "It is a smart move, though unfortunately too smart from our angle," she sighed.&nbsp; "Well, let's try the back as long as we're here.&nbsp; If there is someone hiding, we might be able to get their attention from there.&nbsp; Of course, that attention might involve them trying to kill us," she added with a frown, as she went back down the steps and peered around the side of the building.<br><br>"There's a door," she said, pointing towards it.&nbsp; She paused a moment, craning her neck up to study the side of the building.&nbsp; "Is it warded all the way up?&nbsp; I hope we can figure out how to do that," she said enviously.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>11-06-2007, 02:04:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher followed Zoe around to the side of the old church. Her eyes looked the building up and down through both layers of reality, but unfortunate found no weak point that she could see. "Don't look like there's a way into this place, girly. Maybe one of those hunters got in and massacred them." Muttered Asher with a depressed sigh. "Maybe we should try one of your other hau... Wait..."<br><br>A noise, very faint, but audible was coming through the door. Three voices were arguing frantically beyond the wooden barrier.<br><br>"Oh god! Kurt..... dead!"<br><br>"Hunters..... safe.... don't make me.....!"<br><br>"Calm down! Emerald Hand..... did..... blood.... bastards!"<br><br>Zoe could recall that the Emerald Hand were the rivals of this particular sect of the Fold.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-06-2007, 04:44:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe quickly pressed her ear to the door, straining to hear more.&nbsp; "They sound more paranoid than ever, but they're alive, all right, and ranting about the Emerald Hand as usual," she whispered to Asher.&nbsp; Cautiously, she tested the door handle, though it was of course securely locked.&nbsp; She grimaced at the door, which was not nearly as large as the front door but still depressingly solid-looking.<br><br>"Well, guess all that's left is the direct approach."&nbsp; She took a deep breath and knocked on the door.&nbsp; "It's all right," she said quickly, as the voices stopped abruptly.&nbsp; "I'm a friend, I've met some of you before.&nbsp; It's Zoe, Zoe Sheldon."<br><br>She waited tensely, the seconds dragging by as the silence inside seemed to thicken and grow sinister.&nbsp; Nervously, she looked at the Demon.&nbsp; "Can you sense anything?&nbsp; What if they're trying something?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>11-06-2007, 08:59:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher was right beside the Medium, ear against the door and face scrunched up cutely in puzzlement. "So the Hunters aren't as good as they seem. That's a bloody relief." Grumbled the spirit of Need. "Who the hell are the Emerald Hand?"<br><br>The voices immediately stopped when Zoe started knocking. A collective gasp filled the room as she spoke.<br><br>Then, the arguments started again.<br><br>"YOU! You betrayed... hideout!"<br><br>"It's not a hideout!... everybody... here!"<br><br>"I know... born... kinda a bitch..."<br><br>"Emerald hand..."<br><br>"...Going to die!"<br><br>"...Hunter.... killed!"<br><br>The demon shook her head. "I can't sense a damn thing through those wards. They could be dousing the walls with wisp and I'd never know." She sighed, pulling away from the door. Then, with an audible click, the door slowly swung open, inviting the two into the gaping maw of the building. Asher stepped back, then looked at Zoe with a smirk. <br><br>"You first?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-06-2007, 00:52:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Rival Fold bunch," Zoe whispered quickly in explanation.&nbsp; "Arch-enemies.&nbsp; They called me an Emerald Hand spy and seemed to think it was the worst possible insult."<br><br>She almost giggled as they all started accusing each other, though she was struck by a nasty suspicion as to who the word 'bitch' was aimed at.&nbsp; Not that she'd exactly been much nicer to them in her own thoughts, but this wasn't a good start.<br><br>Then the door swung open, and she raised an eyebrow at Asher's sudden politeness.&nbsp; "Try to remember that attitude the next time you want some Wisp," she whispered back.<br><br>Taking a deep breath, she turned towards the door, moving slowly and carefully as she stepped forward.&nbsp; "All right, there are no Hunters here, it's only me and my friend.&nbsp; You can see that, right?&nbsp; We're not in the Fold... we're hiding just as much as you are, and we want to talk to you about what's been happening.&nbsp; Maybe we can help each other."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>12-06-2007, 06:42:55</strong>
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				"Just tryin' to show a little courtesy, girly." Mused Asher, eyes rolling to the side as she followed Zoe into the building.<br><br>The room was completely dark at first. From the light that streamed in through the doorway, Zoe could see the ground was cracked grey concrete, occasionally occupied by shelves and boxes. There was the edge of a couch peaking into view to the right, and the air was clouded by cigarette smoke and dust.<br><br>"Oh, you people are <em>so</em> mature." Sighed a gravely, sarcastic voice.<br><br>A lightbulb overhead clicked on, revealing the rest of the room. It looked like it was a store-room, through there was a number of old chairs and a table set up in the center, littered with ashtrays and Chinese food. Standing near those chairs was a balding, elderly catholic priest, only his robes seemed to be made of woven stone.<br><br>"Welcome Miss Zoe and her guest." Said the priest, folding his hands behind his back. The door closed of it's own accord behind them. "It is nice to see that others escaped the genocide. Please, have a seat. Would you like some tea?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-06-2007, 18:32:22</strong>
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				Zoe choked a little on the smoke, but reasoned Asher would love it down here.&nbsp; These people probably reeked of Needs.&nbsp; But at least there was one voice of reason left, she realized with a sigh as the old man spoke up.<br><br>"Thank you," she said with a smile, looking quickly for a chair that was less than filthy.&nbsp; "This is Asher.&nbsp; No tea for me, though, thanks.&nbsp; You're the first survivors we've found, too," she added in a more somber tone.&nbsp; "We're glad to see you."<br><br>The reverse didn't seem to be true, however, except perhaps in the old man's opinion.&nbsp; The others watched, with expressions ranging from annoyed all the way to hostile, as the two new arrivals sat down.&nbsp; One man, pushing middle age, glared at them, red-faced, before speaking up.&nbsp; "Hunter tricks," he snarled.&nbsp; "We know their tricks!&nbsp; Asher.&nbsp; Who's this Asher supposed to be?&nbsp; Not a Medium.&nbsp; A Hunter!"<br><br>This got more than one nod of agreement and Zoe felt the mood turning a little ugly.&nbsp; "If either of us was a Hunter, you'd be under attack already," she pointed out, trying to sound perfectly calm, though she was getting a little wary of a lynch mob forming.&nbsp; "Besides, you know me," she said, spotting a familiar face in the still not very well-lit room.&nbsp; "Kendra, right?"<br><br>"Kenna," the woman corrected instantly, though she did seem slightly less hostile than some.<br><br>"Kenna.&nbsp; Sorry.&nbsp; All we want to do is trade information.&nbsp; Maybe if we know more, we can all live longer, safer lives."<br><br>The old man was looking intently at Asher, she realized, and she began to think he was working some sort of little ritual.&nbsp; Well, he'd be in for a surprise if he figured out Asher's true nature.&nbsp; "So is it a deal?&nbsp; We all help each other out with some information?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>13-06-2007, 10:54:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher happily took her seat, and even accepted a cup of tea. She locked eyes with the old man, and they stared each other up and down.<br><br>The girl did take offence to the accusation. "Hey buddy, am I twelve feet tall and purple? Do have have huge fucking claws? Am I eating your entrails right now? No? Because last time I checked in the mirror I wasn't doing anything. Maybe you can fuckin' correct me." Snapped the Demon.<br><br>One of the men sighed at the offered deal, then realised at the position they were both in. "Deal. What do you know about the hunters? Who else is dead?"<br><br>Asher chimed in. "Spirit world's been almost completely depopulated. They knew that we're not as united as you guys so they came in a fuckin' army. I'm surprised you managed to rescue that Tech Spirit." Said the Demon, nodding her head towards the priest.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-06-2007, 16:31:52</strong>
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				The priest smiled and sketched a little bow to Asher.&nbsp; "It's always pleasant to understand each other," he said quietly.&nbsp; There was another, whispered flurry of accusations and denials between the middle-aged man who'd so annoyed Asher and another Medium, who were apparently getting an inkling of what Asher really was, and liking it about as much as a Hunter in their midst.&nbsp; As annoyed as Zoe had been to find herself stuck with a Demon of Need, these people would probably be ten times as upset.&nbsp; They never wanted to admit to needing anything.<br><br>"You probably have an idea already about what state the Mediums are in," Zoe chimed in, ignoring the argument in the corner.&nbsp; "I've already tried every other gathering place I knew about, and all I've found is police tape and corpses.&nbsp; "The Weavers, the Korat-Tur, those Far Horizon people -- all dead as far as I could find out.&nbsp; I couldn't find any Emerald Hands, either," she added dryly, news which provoked some quiet gloating.<br><br>She looked back to the priest, whom she wouldn't have pegged as a Tech Spirit, as old-fashioned as he looked, but she didn't doubt that Asher was right.&nbsp; "How did you survive?&nbsp; That's a pretty rare accomplishment."&nbsp; She was too polite to add that it was especially amazing in a low-power Tech Spirit.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>14-06-2007, 01:06:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Though the new of the missing Emerald Hand was clearly welcome to the group, the rest of the news was not. All of them stared at the ground as they realised that they may be the last mediums in London.<br><br>At Zoe's question, the priest looked slightly uncomfortable. "To tell the truth... I did not. I am the new spirit of this church. The old one was slaughtered by the Hunters invasion. When it became clear that they were being hunted, the cultists fled back here. Since most of us Tech spirits are bound to actual physical objects, they were able to... bring me back, in a matter of speaking, with a ritual. They empowered me with wisp, and I was able to keep the hunters from entering the building. They were beating on the doors for quite a while before you came. Lucky you didn't show up earlier."<br><br>"Yeah," said the balding suspicious man. "Lucky..."<br><br>"Oh, grow up."<br><br>Kenna chimed in. "Did you guys have a run in with the hunters?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-06-2007, 02:45:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Now it was Zoe's turn to look faintly uncomfortable.&nbsp; "Yes, we did.&nbsp; And we found out something that you might not know... When the Hunter appeared, it didn't just appear out of nowhere -- it took over the body of some poor woman and turned her into a Hunter.&nbsp; It wasn't instantaneous, but it didn't take long, and though the Hunter isn't very coordinated while it's still changing, it isn't helpless.&nbsp; It nearly got me.<br><br>"But that's probably how the Hunters got as far as they did here on the material plane.&nbsp; It's possible the victims literally never saw them coming."&nbsp; She looked around at the little group, who all seemed surprised, though not shocked, as they considered the idea.&nbsp; Except the balding man, who merely looked suspicious as usual.<br><br>"I knew that all along.&nbsp; They're shifters, I told you!"<br><br>"Body snatchers, not shifters," Kenna pointed out absently, considering the possibilities of this information.<br><br>"But you haven't been able to find any other Spirits at all?" Zoe asked, frowning.&nbsp; "It hardly seems possible..."<br><br>"Get used to it," said the suspicious man.<br><br>Kenna spoke up quickly, suspecting a lecture was imminent.&nbsp; "How did you get away from the Hunter?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>18-06-2007, 01:55:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I happened." Interjected the Demon, leaning back in her old easy chair. "I managed to hide when the first invasion hit the astral plane, and went to a couple places mediums hung out to see if I could get any help. Managed to find Zoe over there and joined up. When that hunter showed it's face, I fucked with it's mind long enough to escape. Well, whatever mind it has. Those things are like spiritual black holes. They've got nuthin' inside 'em." <br><br>"Ha!" Said the suspicious man. "So you're a spirit!"<br><br>"Never said I wasn't." Said Asher, scratching the back of her head. "Question is... what are we going to do now?"<br><br>Kenna paced around the room, sharing the worried expression that the other cultists had. She shook her head. "It's not enough. We're going to have to find more survivors before we can even think of fighting these things off."<br><br>"You two are probably more familiar with medium 'hangouts' than us. We're kinda homebodies. Do you think you could go look?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-06-2007, 02:50:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wouldn't be here if she wasn't a Spirit," Zoe chimed in, glad to have the chance to try and annoy the annoyingly suspicious man.&nbsp; "I've already tried just about every place I know, though.&nbsp; There are a couple of clubs we could try, but those are probably long shots at best... Still, we certainly could use some more numbers.&nbsp; I suppose we might as well look."<br><br>She hesitated, a little reluctant to bring this up.&nbsp; "We could use a safe place to stay, too.&nbsp; Would it be all right if--"<br><br>She cringed as the predictable response happened.&nbsp; "Not a chance.&nbsp; No fucking way!" the suspicious man said.<br><br>"Would you please <em>shut up</em>?" Kenna said through clenched teeth.&nbsp; "Let them stay here, they're doing us a favor."<br><br>A couple of others, including the priest, added their support of the idea, and a tentative agreement was reached.&nbsp; "I suppose we'd better get started," Zoe said, turning to Asher.&nbsp; "There's a few places we could try, three or four, at least, and we should really get back here before it gets too late."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>18-06-2007, 07:45:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Fine by me. This place is starting to smell a bit anyways." Grinned Asher, rising up from her chair and stretching her back out. The priest headed outside for a few moments, checking for any watching hunters, then came back and allowed Zoe and Asher to leave the building.<br><br>Around the corner, however, someone else was waiting for them.<br><br>The short, paranoid man was concealed by the shadows, but the bright robes made him stand out like a star against a black sky. He looked at the two unaligned people nervously (like he can wear any expression).<br><br>"Look," He hissed. "I don't know who you're working for, and even if you don't work for anybody, those people you're bringing back probably do. If I show you how we awakened our spirit, will you take any refugees there instead of to our sanctum?" He offered, hands clasping a bound scroll tightly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-06-2007, 16:16:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Given the amount of in-fighting that went on, much of it involving the more crazed Theosophists in one way or another, Zoe wasn't sure any other refugees would be particularly interested in staying here anyway, so she was quick to agree.&nbsp; "Sounds like a good deal to me," she said, glancing at Asher for her opinion.<br><br>"But how complicated is the ritual?&nbsp; Can I do it by myself?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>19-06-2007, 04:30:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The paranoid man looked around, then motioned them closer. Still glancing over his shoulder. "Though the Theosophists have unearthed and created centuries of lost magical lore, vast catalogue of spirits and elaborate rituals of fine mental control... This is not one of them."<br><br>He handed over the scroll. "It's a fairly common ritual, among the Fold anyways. You just need to have the object at hand, and give a small wisp infusion. Still no guarantee the spirit resulting will like you or even listen to you, but most tech spirits are easy to please anyways. Just replace '6 and a Quarter hours of meditation' with whatever method you use to transfer wisp. You can do it yourself, but it's easier with someone helping you."<br><br>Asher took the scroll with a grin. "Sold! Thanks creepy-bloke. Yer not so bad."<br><br>"Good, now get out of here! We could be spotted, and the hunters could be on us at any moment!" He hissed, quickly scampering off into the alley and away from the bright lights that cultists are wont to hate.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-06-2007, 04:45:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe watched him leave with both relief and faint confusion.&nbsp; "Does he have the <em>slightest</em> idea of how silly he looks?" she asked, sighing.<br><br>"Well, I guess we'd better get moving.&nbsp; What do you think -- clubs first, or ritual first?&nbsp; If we get a helpful enough spirit, it might be able to help us look for more Mediums."&nbsp; She glanced warily from side to side, but the area was refreshingly free of other people for the moment.&nbsp; Still, she couldn't help but keep an eye on a small group of people waiting at a bus stop.&nbsp; If this kept up, she'd be as paranoid as anyone in that church.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>19-06-2007, 05:28:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I think he's convinced himself that it's cool. Like Vanilla Ice." Grinned Asher as the two moved out of the alley and into the street. "We should probably wake up your apartment building first girly. It'd be nice to have someplace to run in case shit goes south, know what I mean?"<br><br>The group waiting at the bus stop peaked up suddenly, as if they heard the sound of an approaching predator. Then, they turned towards Zoe and Asher, and <em>stared</em> at them.<br><br>"Sooner would be better than later, luv." Urged Asher, gently taking Zoe's elbow and leading her in the opposite direction of the bus stop.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-06-2007, 05:39:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, at least <em>somebody</em> thinks he's cool," Zoe said dryly.&nbsp; She sensed something was wrong before she saw it, and slowly turned her head to look back at the waiting crowd.&nbsp; It was an unpleasant shock to find them all staring right back at her and Asher, and she held her breath as though they'd hear it from two blocks away.<br><br>"Um, right.&nbsp; Sooner is definitely better."&nbsp; She fell into step with Asher quickly, a shiver running down her back.&nbsp; She didn't need to look back to know that something very bad was about to happen -- she could feel it in every nerve.&nbsp; "Oh, god, where's a cab when you really, really need one?" she asked, her eyes darting around.&nbsp; "How many do you think you can handle at once?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>20-06-2007, 08:36:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not that many." Responded Asher as she picked up the pace to a brisk power walk. She could feel their eyes on the back of her head, and tried very hard not to glance behind her. "Shit, shit shit." Too late. Urge too overwhelming, Asher tossed her gaze back, and instantly regret it. "The're following us. Just keep walking... Keep walking..."<br><br>The group followed, completely in step with each other. They were an odd mix. Several old women with groceries. A dour goth girl. A scav wearing a flag for a bandanna. A man in a powersuit with a briefcase. All of them shared the same steady pace, and hungry, all consuming expression.<br><br>"Walk... walk... walk..." Whispered Asher, then hauled the girl down a side street. "RUN!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-06-2007, 16:04:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				After seeing Asher's reaction, Zoe decided against looking back herself.&nbsp; She scrambled to fall in step with the Demon's power-walk, her body tensed and ready to run, since it looked like flight was going to be their only option.&nbsp; "You've got a plan, right?" she asked through clenched teeth.&nbsp; Her skin crawled, already imagining the Hunters' talons tearing through flesh.<br><br>Then Asher yelled at her to run, and she obeyed instinctively, before her mind even processed the word.&nbsp; She wanted to scream, but had to save all her breath for running.&nbsp; But where could they go?&nbsp; Maybe in a crowd, they'd be safe, but there was no handy shopping centre or crowded theatre in sight.&nbsp; There was only the two of them and the Hunters...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>21-06-2007, 05:45:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's not so much a plan as it is running the hell away, luv." Explained the spirit, panting as she ran as fast as her legs could carry her while holding onto Zoe's arm. Loud yowels, cries of pain and the sound of crunching bone echoed from behind the pair, signaling the creatures shifting into a form far more deadly than a group waiting for the bus.<br><br>Asher kicked over a trashcan as they fled, imparting a bit of energy into the smelly contents. A few of their pursuers stopped to fight over the garbage, but not enough. "You know the city better than I do luv," She panted. "Where should we go?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-06-2007, 14:45:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Great," Zoe gasped, wishing she'd found some sort of bodyguard Spirit instead of a Demon of Need.&nbsp; But she wasn't giving up just yet.<br><br>"Crowds, maybe," she gasped, fighting for breath and the energy to run just a little faster.&nbsp; She didn't actually know this particular part of the city very well, but she searched her memory frantically for someplace to try.&nbsp; It was getting late -- maybe a pub, or a dance club would be busy enough now?&nbsp; Worth a try... now she just had to remember where one was, close enough so they wouldn't collapse before they got there.<br><br>Then she remembered: the Castle Cafe, a little pub that always seemed to overflow with people, at least on busier nights.&nbsp; <em>Please, please be a busier night!</em>&nbsp; "Left!" she panted, getting her bearings and waving towards the intersection ahead.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>22-06-2007, 03:43:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher didn't like this gig, not one bit. She was a being of subtly and cleverness. There was nothing subtle about being chased through the London streets by a gang of hollow, psychotic bloodthirsty monsters with a taste for spirit-flesh. Not a damn thing.<br><br>They couldn't have kept on walking; those predators would have struck when it was perfect for them. At least now they had a chance. Still, Asher was REALLY hoping that Zoe knew where she was going. Her tactic seemed to be the 'loose them in the crowd' idea, as she was leading them towards a place called the Castle Cafe. The snarky part of the Demon of Need wanted to remark how tacky the cafe was, but her manifested body needed that precious oxygen to flee from certain death.<br><br>They stormed the door, smashing the wooden barrier open with their bodies. Asher quickly slammed it behind her, and several loud THUMPS soon followed. Everyone in the cafe was staring at them, but not in that hollow hunger that the Hunters had. It was just ordinary confusion over their weird behavior.<br><br>"Good pick luv." Panted Asher. "But we can't stay here forever."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-06-2007, 04:06:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe was tempted to collapse in a heap out of sheer relief, and exhaustion.&nbsp; She could hardly believe they were safe -- and a good thing, too, or her last few seconds would have been filled not only with Hunters and their claws, but with Asher heaping abuse on her for having screwed up.<br><br>"As long as we can stay long enough to catch our breath... and maybe actually come up with a plan... I'm happy," she said, chest heaving as she fought to slow her breathing.&nbsp; Now that she wasn't obsessed with her own imminent death, she realized how much attention they were getting, and tried to act nonchalant.<br><br>She tugged on Asher's sleeve, edging them off to a darker corner where they could talk quietly.&nbsp; "Okay.&nbsp; Think they'll give up after a while?&nbsp; They might have been watching that church when they saw us, so maybe they'll go back to watching it.&nbsp; Otherwise... we're not all that close to my place.&nbsp; I'm not sure how we'll make it there without some kind of distraction."<br><br>Glancing around, she made a face.&nbsp; "I suppose we could try that ritual here, but I hate to think what kind of Spirit we'd get."&nbsp; The whole place was done in kitschy fake medieval style, and she had a sudden image of a knight in plastic armor that made her smile crookedly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>22-06-2007, 10:20:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Long enough to catch our breath... sounds good." Sighed Asher, looking at the fake plastic weaponry that dotted the walls. "How long is this place open till again?<br><br>She dropped into 'non-conspicuous' mode, tweaking everyone's hunger so they returned to their meals quicker, and followed Zoe into a corner. She sat down, and was momentarily distracted by the alcohol selection.<br><br>"Give up? Maybe. I don't know what powers 'em. They could be stupid as fuck and that meeting may have been a coincidence. Or they could have been watching the church and waiting for us before jumping into that group of bus-riders. I can't even tell if they're sentient or not. Hey, lamesville has a nice selection of wines..."<br><br>Asher was interrupted by the waiter, who gave them a curious look before handing out menus. After taking their drink order, he left and Asher continued. "Yeah, not a good idea to do it here. People will be wondering what the fuck we're doing here when we don't own the place or anything. We'll have to find some sort of distraction."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-06-2007, 15:54:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe cast a couple of wary glances towards the door, wondering what the next person to enter or leave would discover there.&nbsp; "Right.&nbsp; Distraction.&nbsp; So, if you were a giant, ravenous purple monster with huge claws, the ability to take over human bodies, and an apparently innate sense of who's a Medium or a Spirit, what would distract you?"<br><br>She sighed, her pulse finally starting to settle down.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Maybe the Hunters are mindless, in and of themselves.&nbsp; There might be some other force behind them that's actually doing the thinking.&nbsp; That would explain why you can't sense anything from them as far as Needs.&nbsp; Maybe there literally is nothing in their heads."<br><br>Then she sighed again.&nbsp; "Of course, that would make the whole distraction question a lot tougher."&nbsp; She paused as the waiter, still regarding them a little strangely, set down their drinks.&nbsp; Picking up her glass, she stared at the red wine in it thoughtfully before taking a sip.<br><br>"Maybe something mudane would work, as long as it gets a lot of people gathered together.&nbsp; We might be able to slip away if there's enough confusion.&nbsp; A bomb threat or something.&nbsp; Oh, god, I can't <em>believe</em> I just suggested that."&nbsp; She buried her face in her hands, wondering if anyone ever came through a prolonged life-or-death struggle with morals intact.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>23-06-2007, 09:27:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher grinned as the waiter came with their drinks, snatched the glass and drained the wine in one big gulp. She then sent the man scurrying away with an order for another. "Ahhh! Good stuff. Sorry, what'd you say, something about forces behind the distractions?"<br><br>Once fully briefed, the demon heartily (but quietly) approved of Zoe's plan. "A bomb thread? Oh, dat's an excellent idea. We can sneak out when everyone's evacutating! Fool those stupid purple assholes and leave 'em in our dust! Don't be so hard on yourself Zoe, it's not like anyone'll die. Trampled, sure. This place is far from building safety codes as can be. I think I saw a rat. But nobody's gonna get <em>killed</em>. Waiter! Where's my fuggin' drink?!"<br><br>After refilling on precious, precious booze, the demon of need felt it her duty to be all up in Zoe's grill. "You know, we wouldn't be in this mess if you had a car. Hey, why <em>don't</em> you have a car? It's the twentieth freakin' century. Get with the times."<br><br>"Why do you do anyways? Shouldn't you have diddled a commerce spirit into a vast fortune by now? That's what newbie mediums usually do."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-06-2007, 15:10:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe listened to Asher's ranting with increasing confusion.&nbsp; Did Demons really get drunk on one glass of wine?&nbsp; Even allowing for unfamiliarity with physical form, that didn't seem right somehow. But if Asher wasn't drunk, she was doing an awfully good impression of it.<br><br>"Okay, first of all, getting people <em>trampled</em> is not a good thing," she whispered intently, frowning as she leaned forward.&nbsp; "Secondly, you don't normally need a car in London.&nbsp; And thirdly, I have some money my grandparents left me, so I don't need to bother with commerce spirits.&nbsp; Not that there are any left anymore, anyway," she added, frowning still more.<br><br>"Oh, and it's the twenty-first century, by the way."&nbsp; She snagged Asher's empty glass.&nbsp; "And <em>you're</em> cut off.&nbsp; We need clear heads!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>23-06-2007, 23:39:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"When it means we survive, it's a damn good thing luv. These feebs aren't being hunted by purple people-eaters, I think it's fucking prudent if they take a few hits so that we keep breathing. Get my meaning girly?" Insisted Asher. Her voice was slightly slurred, but she appeared to be the usual ornery Demon that Zoe had come to rely on.<br><br>"You need a car when you're in our situation. The bus driver don't care if you're being stalked, he just wants to be five minuets late to the next stop so he can feed on the misery and suffering of the common man. I know, I worked for a bus driver one time..." Rambled the spirit, until her wine glass was cruelly stolen away from her.<br><br>Asher gave an annoyed snort and grumbled about the loss, but even she could see that they needed some manner of clear thinking.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-06-2007, 00:50:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe wasn't quite sure where to start arguing for the rights of normal humans, since Asher was obviously determined not to listen, so she skipped that for now.&nbsp; "Well, we're going to have to make do for now-- hijack another cabbie or something.&nbsp; We can't get a car in the next ten minutes unless you're planning on stealing one."<br><br>Suddenly realizing the full horror of what she'd just said, she hurried on, trying to keep only the usual level of annoyance in her expression.&nbsp; "And I don't think bus drivers generally feed on misery and suffering anyway.&nbsp; That's your job."&nbsp; She finished the last of her wine, feeling a certain glow that she hoped might help her get through the next fifteen minutes.&nbsp; By then, they'd either be in the relative safety of her flat, getting started on the ritual, or they'd be dead.<br><br>Then she sighed and looked at Asher helplessly.&nbsp; "All right.&nbsp; How does one go about calling in a bomb threat?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>24-06-2007, 10:33:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher leaned back in her chair, face scrunched up cutely in thought. "We could call a cabbie. You know, before we start messing shit up and running away of course. While folks are streaming out, we jump in a cab and boom, we're outta there." Suggested the girl.<br><br>"Hey, you humans have been sucking down suffering and misery long before us spirits showed up. It's one of the first things you do, in fact. When they spank you when you're first born, it's not to see if you're alive, if you get my drift." She said, giving a subtle wink.<br><br>"Bomb threats are easy first you take a cell phone..." Asher paused, giving Zoe an irritated look. "You DO have a cell phone, right? We've got to get you an obsession for high-tech toys. Fuck, not even high tech! Every Chav and his mom has a car and a cell phone. Fine, cell phone or pay phone. Then you make a scary threat. Then they shout and get everyone out of the building (including us) and we run off while everyone's in a panic. Do you want me to make the call?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-06-2007, 15:06:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe frowned at Asher's opinion of humans, though she didn't feel capable of a philosophical argument right now.&nbsp; She just wanted to get home, do the ritual, and feel just a little safe again.<br><br>"Yes, I've got a cell phone," she said irritably, pulling it out of her pocket.&nbsp; "But since everyone and his mom also has caller ID these days, I'd rather not use it for the... you know.&nbsp; They'll see my number, and maybe be able to track it.&nbsp; I'll call the cab.&nbsp; You find another phone and make the threat, because I'm sure you'll be ten times scarier than I could ever be.&nbsp; And you can change your voice, right?&nbsp; Then no one would possibly suspect either of us."<br><br>She still looked very unhappy, but resigned, hoping fervently that they could get through this without anyone getting hurt.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>25-06-2007, 00:40:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher seemed relieved when Zoe revealed she did, in fact, possess a cell phone. She also felt like a bit of an ass, but chalked that up to the booze.<br><br>"Okay, call up the cab first, so we can sneak out quick when the shit hits the fan. Then I'll find a payphone and make the call. Be ready, this won't be a calm, orderly fashion sort of deal. This will be cattle in a fucking prairie thunderstorm." Instructed the Demon of need, rising from her chair.<br><br>Once the call had been made, Asher shot Zoe a grin then wandered out to the front of the building. Predicably, the phone rang, and the acne-infested waitress that answered it grew pale. She ran to her manager, and there was a frantic conversation that Zoe was not privy to, but could probably guess. In the end, the manager walked out to the center of the room.<br><br>"Attention! Everybody pay attention, please! There has been a bomb-"<br><br>As soon as the word 'bomb' was spoken, all hell broke loose. Screams filled the room as people were driving by self preservation and an unknown force to get the hell out of the room, NOW.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-06-2007, 01:06:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe couldn't bring herself to return Asher's grin.&nbsp; She, at least, couldn't forget that it wasn't going to be cattle running out of the building, and the few moments Asher was gone making the call were the longest and most torturous of her life.<br><br>Then the manager spoke the magic word, and Zoe was very glad of being at a corner table.&nbsp; Had she been in the immediate path of the frightened patrons, she would have been trampled for sure, and saved the Hunters the trouble of finding her.<br><br>As soon as the initial rush began to pass, though, she forced herself into the flow of bodies.&nbsp; They'd have to escape while the panic was still fresh, or all of this would have been for nothing.&nbsp; She was jostled and elbowed, her toes stepped on and the breath half knocked out of her, but all she could do was keep moving forward and hope that she wouldn't miss Asher in the crowd.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>27-06-2007, 11:20:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The swarm of terrified people push and shove Zoe around in their mad dash towards the door. Like a fish caught in a current, Zoe was slowly whisked out of the restaurant and into the street. Even in the chaos, she could see the empty gaze of the people the Hunter's possessed staring down at her from across the street, feasting on her with their eyes.<br><br>Then, from out of nowhere, a hand came and pulled Zoe out of the crowd. The figure pulled the girl along into a car... a cab.<br><br>"Get us out of here, please." Instructed Asher, right beside Zoe. She shot her a grin.<br><br>"Damn good idea you had luv. Nice to leave those fuckers in our dust. Where to now?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-06-2007, 16:48:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe, still horrified at her idea and busily trying to convince herself that it was only because she'd been associating with Demons that she'd thought of it in the first place, gave Asher a tired glare.<br><br>"12 Holcombe Street," she said to the cabbie, then leaned back in the seat, trying to catch her breath.&nbsp; Being caught in a panicked crowd, even briefly, was no joke -- but then, neither were the Hunters, or the dead eyes of those they possessed...<br><br>"I'm going to have bruises everywhere."&nbsp; She turned her head, thankful to see that the crush was now beginning to dissolve as more people made it outside.&nbsp; Then she risked a glance towards the Hunters' group across the street.&nbsp; "I guess they do have something of an attention span, then," she remarked with a sigh.&nbsp; "I just hope it won't take too long to get things set up at my place," she added quietly, carefully testing a particularly sore spot on her ribs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 08:11:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher, on the other hand, seemed pleased with how cleanly the plan turned out. The crowd overtaken by the need survival gave her a very pleasant rush. She returned Zoe's tired glare with her trademark grin.<br><br>"Yeah, they were smart enough to wait around for us while we were in the restaurant. The question is, are they intelligent enough to know the place would close eventually? Or were they just there because that was the last place their prey was spotted?" Pondered the demon, watching Zoe nurse her bruises. The idea for a danger addiction crossed Asher's mind, but she dismissed it for being too dangerous.<br><br>The cab eventually squeezed into a parking space outside of Zoe's apartment. Asher stepped out of the cab, and looked at the building ahead.<br><br>"You live HERE?"<br><br><br>OOC: Would you mind describing the apartment, the general area, and the sort of people who generally live there?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 15:58:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"What's wrong with it?"&nbsp; Zoe was instantly defensive -- though it would probably be true to say she was never <em>not</em> defensive around Asher.<br><br>And it was a perfectly ordinary building in a perfectly nice neighborhood -- nothing very upscale, but solidly middle-class.&nbsp; The street was a dead-end only a few blocks long, just off a more major street, and not too far from the river.&nbsp; Number 12 itself was a brick building, as most of them were, done in a slightly art deco, 1930's style.&nbsp; A few flats were still occupied by elderly couples, but it was just close enough to some trendy areas to have attracted quite a few young, up and coming professionals, both singles and couples, and they were by far the majority on the whole street. There also weren't many young children, which was fine with Zoe.<br><br>"It's a perfectly nice place to live," insisted Zoe, obviously expecting disagreement.&nbsp; "My grandparents lived here, they left me the flat, too."&nbsp; She paid the cabbie and fished out her keys, leading the way to the front door.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 22:48:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, nothing. Nothing at all. Other than it's preppy centeral. Other than that, nothing." Said Asher, eyes sliding to the side. Zoe got the impression that Asher would have found fault with the building they were going to awaken, no matter what it looked like.<br><br>The girl re-assumed her duplication of Zoe's form, and followed her towards the door. "Wow, still leaching off the dead old folks, huh? Do you have a job?" <br><br>OOC: Ooo, very tricky. I'm picturing a woman in a powersuit as the building's tech spirit. What do you think?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 23:12:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe sighed at Asher's comments about the building, and frowned as the Demon went back to being her twin, and unlocked the door.&nbsp; "Of course I have a job," she said irritably.&nbsp; "I work from home, doing copyediting for books.&nbsp; And they did want me to have all this, you know.&nbsp; I was their only grandchild."<br><br>She led the way up the steps to the next floor, opening another door there with a different key.&nbsp; "Right, what do we need to do to set that ritual up?" she asked, too nervous to wait.<br><br>The apartment wasn't anything remarkable -- a small entry gave access to a kitchen on one side and a living room on the other, though there was a nice counter with stools between the two rooms as a sort of breakfast area.&nbsp; An archway led back to a tiny hall with what looked to be a bath and two bedrooms leading from it.&nbsp; Zoe had decorated the place in something of an art deco style, very minimalist, with a few old movie posters and a vase or two as the only real decorations.&nbsp; She waited, cringing, for Asher's comments on not having enough stuff.<br><br><br>OOC: Hm, that could work.&nbsp; My first thought was something from the building's early days -- a 1930's type, or a flapper, perhaps.&nbsp; But a determined businesswoman in a powersuit is a lot scarier...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>04-07-2007, 08:55:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"They gave you all this? What did your parents get? A Mansion?" Snorted Asher predicable. Zoe should be honoured, in her mind. It wasn't often Asher payed so much attention to the life of a single mortal. Oddly enough, she didn't critique Zoe on her lack of stuff. The demon just wandered around her apartment for a few moments, looking at everything with a critical eye.<br><br>"At least the ritual's kinda simple. If you've got candles and and a big sheet of paper to draw on, we're golden." Said the demon, squinting at the ritual scroll. The basic concept was easy enough to understand. Just give an object a big infusion of wisp, and it became sentient. It was a normal process that everyday objects underwent to become Tech spirits, just sped up by a bunch. "The ritual requires a duel blessing from top to bottom, though. We're going to need to do it once in the basement, and once at the top floor or roof."<br><br>((OOC: Oooo! Flapper girl! Hawt! You should probably decide, you've got a much better vision of the building than I do.))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-07-2007, 16:16:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, a mansion and a private jet," Zoe sighed.&nbsp; "And of course the private island in the Bahamas."&nbsp; Returning Asher's snark was becoming second nature, for better or worse.&nbsp; Privately, she thought she'd gotten off very easily this time, which almost made her panicky over what the next time might be like.<br><br>But the ritual had to come first.&nbsp; "Candles, yeah, there are some in the kitchen -- the little cupboard over the fridge, if you can reach those down.&nbsp; There should be at least three or four of those pillar candles, I suppose those would be best.&nbsp; And paper, let me see..."&nbsp; She turned and headed into one of the bedrooms, which Asher could now see was set up as a home office, with a computer desk and all the usual trimmings.<br><br>After a moment of rustling, she returned with two large sheets of posterboard, about three feet by five, both matte white on one side and printed with glossy book cover mockups on the other.&nbsp; One advertised a new history book on Edward III and featured a medieval-looking drawing of that king; the other was a faintly lurid black and red cover for a murder mystery.&nbsp; "I get these from the publishers sometimes.&nbsp; The back side's fine to draw on... think they'll work all right?"<br><br>She paused, considering the other requirements.&nbsp; "The basement won't be a problem... well, it's mainly storage for the tenants down there, so there's a small chance we'd get caught, but people don't go there that often, especially this late.&nbsp; But the roof... There's no access up there without a key, unless we want to set off all the fire alarms.&nbsp; And the top floor's just the penthouse, Mr. Donovan's apartment.&nbsp; He's a little creepy."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 10:50:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hope they don't get tossed into a volcano." Chuckled Asher, glancing at some of the pictures that Zoe might have lying around. "Are these them? Look like the hippy Adam's family. Where's Lurch?"<br><br>Once Asher's collosal ego was put out of the way, the girl pick up the posterboard and examined them closely. She rubbed her chin and frowned. "Well, paper would symbolise the idea of transformation better... but it'll work. Yeah, it'll definatly work." She went back over to che cupboard, and shuffled around for a few minutes before coming up with the stubby candles. None of this stuff would do for a serious ritual, but this one was so simple that it didn't matter.<br><br>"Don't worry about Mr. Donovan. If we run into him, I'll take care of him." Assured Asher. "Let's get this show on the road. Lead the way to the basement."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 17:04:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe shot a glare in the Demon's direction at the comments about the pictures.&nbsp; "Lurch was taking the pictures," she said frostily.&nbsp; She didn't really want to play along, but that usually seemed to be the fastest way to shut Asher up.<br><br>She scooped up the posters, tucked the lighter she used for the candles into her back pocket, and headed for the door.&nbsp; Mr. Donovan really was creepy, but now she just felt vaguely sorry for him all of a sudden.<br><br>The building was fairly quiet, thankfully, and they didn't meet anyone on the way downstairs.&nbsp; The basement had been partitioned into several storage spaces of various sizes, but there was still a fairly large open area in the center, and an area in the corner that was set aside for hot water heaters and circuit boxes.&nbsp; "Off to the side here?" she suggested, nodding at the space in the corner.&nbsp; "So we're not quite so likely to be spotted if someone does come down?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>30-11-2007, 00:47:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher tossed the girl a saucy grin as they made their way into the basement. "What's the matter love? Not an exhibitionist?" Asked the Demon, folding her arms behind her head. But she found nothing wrong with the spot Zoe had picked, and started to set up the stubby candles in a vague square shape, to symbolize the nature of Tech spirits. Or something. The instructions were written in ye-old-english so it was a bit hard for her to understand.<br><br>Asher doublechecked the instructions as they put their ritual together. "Lets see, our little drawing goes in the middle. Standard little pentagramy thing. Then there are some words here we have to say that I can't understand, then do a wisp release. Rinse and repeat upstairs. Simple enough." She handed the parchment to Zoe in case she wanted another look.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-11-2007, 01:50:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not even going to ask about your exhibitionist tendencies," Zoe muttered, setting down one of the posters and pulling out a thin black marker.&nbsp; She took the offered parchment and set it down on the floor next to her, studying the required shape carefully.&nbsp; "I'm glad it's standard.&nbsp; "I'm not much of an artist," she admitted, then immediately regretted having said that.<br><br>But it was simple, and she managed to copy it out fairly accurately and quickly.&nbsp; "Right, that looks good enough.&nbsp; What don't you understand?" she asked, frowning at the brief recitation.&nbsp; "Oh, well, I suppose it is rather old-fashioned.&nbsp; Lucky for you I'm good with this stuff."&nbsp; She raised an eyebrow and smiled at Asher before looking back at the page.<br><br>She took a deep breath and read out the words precisely and slowly.&nbsp; "<em>I gather the power to waken, the power to throw wide the gates and welcome to this ephemeral sphere thy puissant spirit of the realms beyond.&nbsp; Locked in cold iron, imprisoned in living stone, I gather the power to release the spirit within.&nbsp; Accept this mine offering, and reveal thyself to mine mortal eyes.</em>"<br><br>She lowered the page and looked at Asher, suddenly awfully nervous about the next part.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>30-11-2007, 05:13:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Aww, aren't you the least bit curious about my tendencies?" Asked Asher, folding her hands behind her back, leaning forward and pouting cutely. "Oh well. That's all right. After all, with this body I can be and exhibitionist for you." the duplicate winked evilly at the Medium.<br><br>The evil smile turned into a annoyed frown when Zoe proved to be more adept at deciphering the instructions than she was. "I'm sorry, they don't teach freaky old grammar and language is spirit school. In fact, they don't teach anything. Because it doesn't exist! So... Think about that." Was her lame reply.<br><em><br>She took a deep breath and read out the words precisely and slowly.&nbsp; "I gather the power to waken, the power to throw wide the gates and welcome to this ephemeral sphere thy puissant spirit of the realms beyond.&nbsp; Locked in cold iron, imprisoned in living stone, I gather the power to release the spirit within.&nbsp; Accept this mine offering, and reveal thyself to mine mortal eyes."</em><br><br>Asher waited for the chant to be over, arms folded. Though Zoe hesitated, Asher did not. She knelt down in front of her twin, and pressed a hungry, needy kiss to the other girl's lips. Her hands grabbed her breasts roughly through the material of her shirt, kneading the vulnerable flesh. "C'mon luv, this is the best part." She murmured into the kiss, smokey eyes burning.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-11-2007, 17:17:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe gasped faintly as Asher all but attacked her.&nbsp; She couldn't argue the point that this generally was the best part, but not this particular time, not as things were.<br><br>"Hang on-- wait, you still look like me," she protested, tense and faintly alarmed at being mauled by her own image.&nbsp; "Can't you be a man instead?&nbsp; Or at least just not look <em>exactly like me</em>?"<br><br>Simple as it was, she didn't dare risk disrupting the ritual too much, so she didn't pull away, but she couldn't exactly summon much enthusiasm right now, either.&nbsp; It was bad enough that she was already starting to feel a little aroused from this, and she felt her face grow slightly hot.&nbsp; Her hands hovered, ready to return the touch but not quite able to do so just yet.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 00:15:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Don't be a greedy girly." Childed Asher, kissing the Medium on the nose. "I changed so that it wouldn't look weird in front of your spooky friends. It's my turn now." <br><br>The spirit kissed down Zoe's neck, pausing every now and then to lash her tongue out at the vulnerable rflesh. She especially adored the hollow of her neck, passionatly licking her while her hands pulled Zoe's shirt up above her breasts. Asher stripped the&nbsp; protective bra almost violently from her chest, and squeezed the two orbs in her hands tightly, rolling her nipples between her fingers.<br><br>"You taste sweeter in person, luv." Mumured Asher into Zoe's ear, using her own sexy voice. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 00:33:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"But-- Oh..."&nbsp; Zoe squirmed uncomfortably, but it seemed there wasn't much she could do about the problem.&nbsp; If Asher was determined to be difficult, as usual, then she was unfortunately stuck having sex with herself.<br><br>All she could do was close her eyes and not think about it, and that was what she did.&nbsp; She gasped as Asher yanked her bra away, again aroused in spite of herself as the demon kneaded her breasts.&nbsp; But she <em>had</em> to get aroused; the ritual had to go on, and there wasn't really any time to waste.<br><br>She took a deep breath, bracing herself, and slid her hands up under Asher's shirt, pulling her closer.&nbsp; The whisper in her ear made her shiver in a not entirely pleasant way -- it couldn't be anything but strange to hear her own voice that way.&nbsp; "Thanks," she murmured, doubtfully.&nbsp; Now her hands wandered down, unfastening and tugging at Asher's pants, deciding that hurrying things along was probably the best way for her to get through this.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>02-12-2007, 01:13:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher purred and giggled as Zoe's hands fumbled with her pants, trying to get them open. "Oh, someone's eager for the main course? Flattering, but I'm not that kind of girl." Asher gently pushed Zoe down onto her back and kneeled between the Medium's legs. It wouldn't be very fun for for the Demon unless Zoe felt at least a little Need. Plus the added danger of getting caught was fun, and Asher wanted to savor it.<br><br>The Demon leaned down and dragged her tongue across the pale skin of Zoe's breast, occasionally swirling the pink muscle over the pink nipple. Her hand continued to maul the girl's other breast roughly, while her other hand dipped down over Zoe's stomach, and grabbed her groin. She squeezed her sex urgently through the clothing, pressing her thumb hard right up where the Medium's clit should be. Asher needed to feel her pleasure, needed to feel her suffering...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-12-2007, 01:34:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"But we don't have that much time," Zoe protested faintly, though she knew it was useless.&nbsp; She remembered the scene in the Astral plane, remembered how Asher had seemed to feed on Zoe's need, and knew it would have to be the same now.&nbsp; The ritual might not work otherwise, and whether that was because of something the demon couldn't help or because of some twisted sense of mischief didn't really matter.&nbsp; There was still no way to change things.<br><br>She bit her lip, whimpering as her sex was grabbed, roughly but unfortunately expertly, as Asher's thumb immediately found the most sensitive spot and massaged it firmly.&nbsp; Her hips bucked up off the floor automatically, her hands hovering over Asher's head as the demon once again tasted her breasts thoroughly.&nbsp; Her nipples grew taut, and now she had to stifle a moan, embarrassing as that was.&nbsp; The only thing worse would be getting caught doing this...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>04-12-2007, 02:27:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher was pleased with how easily her partner submitted to her ministrations, despite the voice of protest. Hmm, perhaps a sexual need would do? It would be easy and convenient to sate, and more or less safe. Unless she found danger sexy. But other then that small possibility, the sex addiction could work. Besides, Zoe was selfishly putting off picking up a habit. She hadn't smoked or drunk or bought unless knick-knacks or anything! Time for Asher to give the Medium a little push.<br><br>The Demon redoubled her efforts, switching over to Zoe's other mammary, and nipping at the sensitive skin lightly. She then sucked as much tit-flesh as she could into her mouth, and suckled hard on the mouth. The hand at Zoe's groin was also relentless. It ground along with the material of her pants and underwear against the Mediums clit. Her other fingers pushed up against her folds, trying to spread her flower wide but halted by the girl's clothing. She tormented Zoe with her thumb, and teased her with her fingers, trying to extend the Medium's suffering. Perhaps she could make the girl cum this way? It would be certainly amusing to see her literally cream her jeans. On the other hand, driving her crazy was just as fun.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-12-2007, 03:15:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe tried to protest again a couple of times, but was having a hard time formulating sentences since she kept moaning.&nbsp; As long as she didn't look and see herself mauling her, it really wasn't that bad, except for the risk of being caught.&nbsp; And of course the fact that Asher was determined to make her squirm and beg...<br><br>The squirming part was already happening; she couldn't help herself.&nbsp; This was thoroughly frustrating, and all she really wanted was to get this over with so they could feel safe.&nbsp; Except her body was starting to want release more than safety.&nbsp; One hand was at the Demon's head, urging her on, while the other, quite without her realizing it, had wandered down to try to unfasten her own jeans.&nbsp; She knew perfectly well Asher wouldn't let her, but she had to at least try instead of just wriggling and gasping.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 10:45:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher felt the errant hand go down to try and free it's owner from the prison that was her jeans. She chuckled, then purred, letting the vibrations roll off her tongue and into Zoe's hardened nipple. It was a good sign, but she was still a bit too impatient. Asher liked to draw misery out, to savor it like a fine wine. But just to tease the Medium, Asher allowed her to unfasten her pants, even pull the zipper down. But the Demon brushed her hand away if she tried to actually take them off or pleasure herself. Asher tugged very lightly at Zoe's pants and underwear, letting her know that it would only take one pull to free her heated nethers from it's cruel Cotton cage. But true to her domain, Asher wouldn't removed them until Zoe asked. Maybe. <br><br>Asher's mouth left her breasts, now kissing and licking her way down her stomach, leaving a trail that gleamed in the dim light. She could feel a presence descending down into the basement, and rubbed Zoe's swollen mound harder to hopefully distract her from noticing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 18:16:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe was in fact noticing very little aside from Asher's teasing, which she knew full well would soon become flat-out torment.&nbsp; After several attempts, she gave up on trying to undress any further, moaning in frustration, and could only hope that the Tech spirit would appreciate all this and be extremely helpful.<br><br>She wriggled her hips hard, experimenting with ways to make the fabric itself rub against her throbbing clit, but that only made things worse.&nbsp; She simply couldn't press hard enough or steadily enough.&nbsp; Then Asher redoubled her efforts, pressing harder, and Zoe arched up, whimpering pleadingly.&nbsp; At that point, twelve people might have been coming to watch for all she would notice, as long as they weren't trampling down the stairs like elephants, so luckily for her state of mind, Zoe remained oblivious of anything beyond her hungry sex.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>09-12-2007, 23:10:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher sensed the stranger, drawn by Zoe's moans of distress, approach them. She grinned. It would be nice to have a little audience. Now she could stimulate two needs at once. But in order to do so, Asher would need to take it a little bit farther. Not much farther, mind you, but enough to keep the watcher around.<br><br>The demon eased off on Zoe's flower, hands moving to the hem of her pants. Slowly, achingly slowly, she dragged the material off her legs, and tossed the girl's pants off to the side. Smiling wickedly at Zoe, Asher bent down between her legs and began to lick at the petals of her sex. But the protective barrier of her panties blocked Asher's tongue, allowing her only to feel a fraction of the pleasure that she could be feeling. <br><br>"How's that feel luv?" Asked Asher as her teasing tongue ran up her slit, and gave the clit a little flick.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-12-2007, 23:45:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe had let herself hope for a moment, even though she knew better, as the Demon finally pulled down her jeans.&nbsp; But of course there was still more fabric in the way, and now that a good rub would probably get her off nicely, of course Asher wasn't going to do that.<br><br>"You know exactly how it feels," she replied between clenched teeth.&nbsp; "Frustrating."&nbsp; She glared down at Asher, then wished she hadn't, as it only reminded her that she was doing this with her exact double.&nbsp; She gasped faintly and squirmed, trying desperately to get the Demon to give more attention to her clit, even if only accidentally.<br><br>"Oh, please, do you have to do this every time?" she added, her voice pleading now.&nbsp; She moaned and wriggled again, her hand now tugging hopefully at her panties.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>10-12-2007, 02:14:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher gave a small sigh. She was frustrated and glared at him, but she wasn't yet needy. Oh well, that just meant Asher would have to work harder. She continued with the slow, gentle flicks of her tongue. To make matters worse, Asher placed her thumb right on Zoe's clit, but did not move it. She only moved her thumb in accordance to Zoe's gyrating hips, giving her minimal amounts of stimulation to the most desperate spot of Zoe's sex.<br><br><em>"Oh, please, do you have to do this every time?"</em><br><br>Ah, that was a bit more like it. Asher chuckled. "Not all the time. Just when it's fun!" Replied Asher in a husky voice. With that, Asher shoved two fingers into her sex again, carrying the material of Zoe's soaked panties with them. She was able to get her fingers in farther than last time, but Zoe's panties still restricted how far in Asher could go. They stopped her fingers <em>right</em> before they touched the really good spot inside the Medium, and started to shallowly finger fuck the poor girl, always keeping real pleasure just beyond her grasp...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-12-2007, 03:18:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"And it's always fun, is that it?" Zoe moaned, squirming anxiously.&nbsp; Then she felt Asher's fingers thrust in, barely, the thrice-damned underwear still in the way.&nbsp; Her hands moved to tug at the fabric, though of course this was useless, as the Demon's fingers held them tightly in place.&nbsp; The slow, shallow movements were horribly tantalizing, and already they were making her quite mad with desire... which meant Asher was probably horribly pleased with herself right now.<br><br>She kept tugging, heedless of possibly tearing her panties, thinking only of getting those fingers truly inside her at last.&nbsp; "Oh, god, hurry," she moaned, gasping as one marginally deeper thrust gave her a frustrating hint of what she was missing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>11-12-2007, 03:56:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>"And it's always fun, is that it?"</em><br><br>"Heh heh, most of the time." Returned Asher smugly, stopping her finger assault to give Zoe's nethers an nice, deep kiss. She then drove her digits back into her womanhood along with her soiled panties. The gentle sounds of rustling underwear came from behind Asher, and she feasted on the Needs of the observed and observer. To keep the Medium on the edge, Asher allowed her thumb to move the <em>tiniest</em> bit on her swollen red button, just enough to push her closer to the edge but not push her over.<br><br><em>"Oh, god, hurry,"</em><br><br>"Hurry up with what, girly?" asked the Demon, a huge evil smile crossing her features. Her fingers slowed as she asked again. "Hurry up with what?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-12-2007, 05:09:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe was still blissfully unaware of being watched, though that was the only thing blissful about her at the moment.&nbsp; Even that faint movement from Asher's thumb sent a shock of arousal through her, a pleasure that was very nearly pain because of her frustrations, and the Demon certainly didn't seem inclined to end those anytime soon.&nbsp; She wondered, vaguely, if the ritual would suffer because of all this delay, though she knew that argument wasn't very convincing, and suspected Asher wouldn't have cared even if it was convincing.<br><br>"You know what," she snapped, irritably, though the effect was somewhat spoiled by the fact that she then moaned and arched her head back in clear excitement.&nbsp; "God, please, just a little harder.&nbsp; Take the damn panties off," she muttered, teeth clenched.&nbsp; Her whole sex felt swollen and huge, throbbing madly with each beat of her heart, and she made one mighty, desperate effort to arch her hips into Asher's hand -- anything so she could get that one last bit of stimulation that she needed so badly...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>13-12-2007, 10:53:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm sorry," Said a saucy Asher. "I don't know what you're talking about luv'. You're gonna have to be reeeeeal specific and detailed with exactly what you want." One of the big things about Need was that, if it was important enough, you would have to defy your nature to get them. Zoe seemed to be a proud and stubborn person, so the true pleasure in this act would come from her asking for aid. <br><br>Asher's hand moved with Zoe's bucking, swollen sex, denying her the pleasure that would give the Medium release. Her fingers continued to smoothly glide in and out of the girl's dripping hole, and her thumb slowed down but kept circling her button. "C'mon, don't be shy. Just tell me what you want..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-12-2007, 16:48:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, god," Zoe moaned, half a cry of frustration, half of pleasure.&nbsp; She'd known Asher would be like this, so she wasn't sure why she even bothered to resist, but this was also a battle of wills, and knowing she'd have to lose didn't make giving in any more palatable.<br><br>"Oh, god, just do it!"&nbsp; She clenched her jaw, lifting her head to glare at the Demon, for once able to ignore the unsettling effect of watching herself.&nbsp; "I don't care how, just make me come and do it now."&nbsp; She let her head fall, realizing that Asher was still going to demand specifics, just to embarrass her further by making her use the words.<br><br>"Take the damn panties off, shove your damn fingers in harder, and put your damn mouth on my clit," she groaned, the words nearly a growl.&nbsp; "Oh, god, now, please."&nbsp; Now she tilted her head back, her body arching as she gasped in desperation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>15-12-2007, 05:15:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher visibly shuddered when shouted her demands in desperation. Nobody hear could really understand how much Asher enjoyed hearing those words. Need was her bread and butter, and the sole meaning for her existence. She pitied humans who had to walk around their entire lives without knowing their purpose. Driving people and spirits into the depths of desire, then sating them reminded herself and the world that she was important.<br><br>Was <em>needed</em>.<br><br>"Mmm, okay girly. All you had to do was ask." Murmured Asher, taking hold of Zoe's now ruined panties and slowly pulling them down, off her body. The spirit casually tossed them aside, then opened up the girl's legs. Asher crawled next to Zoe, and spread the Medium's dripping nether lips wide, exposing her sensitive pink flesh to the open air.<br><br>"You have a really cute pussy, luv. It gets all hot and swollen when you're really horny. I'm sure our audience appreciates the view too." Said the Demon wickedly before driving four fingers into her sex, and devouring her swollen clit. Asher sucked as hard as she could on the nub, swirling her tongue over it while her fingers rapidly pumped her cunny.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-12-2007, 16:40:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe clenched her jaw, biting back a near-scream of annoyance at Asher's studiously calm response.&nbsp; She wriggled desperately, trying to help tug her panties down faster, and could have cried with relief when they were finally out of the way and the Demon was at last touching her sex directly, every contact sending her gasping with arousal.<br><br>Though she knew Asher was speaking, she really didn't care about what she might be saying.&nbsp; Until the last sentence registered, an instant before the Demon finally gave her what she'd been begging for.<br><br>"What?" she gasped, her eyes flying open just as Asher began to attack her in earnest, the sudden, intense spike of pleasure leaving her next to helpless.&nbsp; All she could do was hope that the demon was teasing, the remark just some new way to torment her.&nbsp; The brief look she managed before the pleasure became too much and she had to close her eyes didn't reveal any audience, and she had to be content with that for now, able only to writhe and scream as Asher relentlessly drove her to the heights of ecstasy, her hungry body demanding everything the Demon could give.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 02:29:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher violently finger-fucked the desperate, writhing Medium. Her fingers curled up in the tight, sopping wet flesh to rub vigorously against Zoe's G-Spot. The demon's mouth zeroed on Zoe's most sensitive spot, pulling hard on the nubbin and caressing it with her lips. Her free hand drifted down to Zoe's ass, groping it and teasing her puckered star. As the girl reached the heights of ecstasy, Asher poured some of her essence into her soul, filling her with need and pushing Zoe down the path of sexual addiction. Asher wanted her to taste bliss, and crave it even more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 03:35:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe couldn't quite shake her nagging fear that Asher hadn't been kidding about an audience, but in spite of that, everything that the Demon was doing felt fantastic.&nbsp; Probably it was only because she'd been denied so long, but the fact was all she could really think of was the pleasure filling her, a rush of tingling warmth that almost burned, it was so intense.<br><br>She cried out, over and over, small, sharp little cries in between her wild gasps for air, writhing in ecstasy.&nbsp; It also seemed to take forever to fade, and she kept whimpering, overwhelmed with the sensations, and grudgingly admitting, though only to herself, that Asher was really awfully good at this.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 00:39:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher continued to expertly nip and suckle on Zoe's nethers while she rode the high of orgasm and slowly came down again. There was a clamor of feet up the stairs as their 'audience' fled; the remains of his presence splattered behind the pillar where he was hiding. <br><br>Hmmmhmmmm." Purred Asher, sitting up but still lightly stroking the Medium's swollen sex. "That was fun luv'. Let's go upstairs and do it again!" She never got any sexual attention, but was satisfied with the bounty of Need the two mortals provided.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 01:37:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				At the clatter on the stairs, Zoe's eyes flew open, the lingering pleasure not quite enough to distract her from the realization of what had just happened.&nbsp; She glared at Asher, though she couldn't fight back a faint moan as the Demon kept stroking her oversensitive folds.<br><br>"You knew he was there!" she exploded, reaching over to grab her discarded jeans, though she didn't quite pull away from Asher's hand.&nbsp; "And you didn't say anything until it was too late.&nbsp; Thanks very much.&nbsp; I do have to live here, you know."<br><br>Finally she felt in control enough to wriggle away from the Demon, not caring in the slightest whether she was satisfied or not, and started pulling her jeans back on for the trip upstairs.&nbsp; "You'd better not do that again," she continued, still irate.&nbsp; "We'll have Mr. Donovan to deal with upstairs, remember, and he won't just watch, he'll call the police.&nbsp; Or worse, try and join in, and I'm not having that."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>19-12-2007, 05:39:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>"You knew he was there!" "And you didn't say anything until it was too late.&nbsp; Thanks very much.&nbsp; I do have to live here, you know."</em><br><br>"Whaaaaat?" Asked Asher, steepling her fingers and looking off to the side innocently. "I thought you knew! I mean, anyone could have heard him tromping down the stairs and fapping away back there. And you could have stopped me at anytime..."<br><br>"Besides," Said the demon as she delivered a swat to Zoe's rear. "It's not like anyone will believe the guy. Twin sisters having lesbo sex in the boiler room. Now hurry up and get dressed. We've got a clingy tech spirit to awaken."<br><br><em>"You'd better not do that again," she continued, still irate.&nbsp; "We'll have Mr. Donovan to deal with upstairs, remember, and he won't just watch, he'll call the police.&nbsp; Or worse, try and join in, and I'm not having that."</em><br><br>Asher stood up and straightened her clothing, something much easier to do in her case. Heh, she'd have to tease Zoe later about being a selfish lover. "Why not? Is he ugly or something?" Asked the Demon absently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-12-2007, 06:13:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe was in no mood for an innocent act, especially not a thoroughly unconvincing one from a Demon.&nbsp; "With you distracting me, how was I supposed to hear anything?" she asked, then glared again, realizing the full extent of Asher's treachery.&nbsp; "Yes, with you <em>purposely</em> distracting me.&nbsp; You're terrible."<br><br>She got her jeans back on and made a face at her ruined underwear, but took them with her anyway to throw away later.&nbsp; Better not to leave any evidence behind, just in case...<br><br>Blowing out the candles and gathering them up, she handed Asher the posterboard to carry.&nbsp; "What?&nbsp; Mr. Donovan?" she asked, belatedly realizing what Asher had asked.&nbsp; "Oh, no, not ugly, I suppose.&nbsp; Just average.&nbsp; But he's very odd.&nbsp; He seems to absolutely hate everyone, for one thing.&nbsp; He never talks to anyone except to complain, and he keeps all kinds of strange hours.&nbsp; We'd better hope he's not home, or that we can find a way up to the roof."<br><br>She sighed, looking around for anything they'd forgotten, and turned to head back up the steps, pointedly ignoring any mess anywhere near the stairs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>21-12-2007, 08:43:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>With you distracting me, how was I supposed to hear anything?" "Yes, with you purposely distracting me.&nbsp; You're terrible."</em><br><br>Asher clasped her hand to her chest in shock. "Who, me? I resent that accusation! After all the stuff I do for you, saving you from fangly fish and giving you screaming orgasms. You could at least have a little gratitude, luv." Said Asher with a touch of the sardonic in her voice as she cheerfully accompanied Zoe up the stairs. She poked the call elevator button and continued their earlier conversation.<br><br>"Ah, so he's not ugly, just an asshole. Fair enough. Your decision. But as you've found out, assholes can make the best lays. Eh? Eh?" Asked Asher, nudging Zoe in the side with a leer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-12-2007, 16:36:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, for god's sake, stop it.&nbsp; I'm serious," Zoe said irritably, dodging away from the Demon's nudging elbow and folding her arms over her chest defensively.&nbsp; "He's worse than you.&nbsp; At least you have an excuse.&nbsp; You just don't know any better."<br><br>She was getting more irritated by the moment, though she did her best to hide it, knowing Asher would have a field day with that realization.&nbsp; The fact was that, minus the audience, their basement romp had been pretty fantastic, and if the Demon ever figured that out, that would be it.&nbsp; Zoe's life would be a complete misery.&nbsp; Except for really good sex, maybe....<br><br>She clamped down on that thought, though she couldn't help looking forward to the rooftop encounter -- <em>if</em> it could be managed privately this time.&nbsp; "And could you please stop looking like me?" she asked, managing to keep the worst of her annoyance out of her voice.&nbsp; "It's really very disconcerting, you know, and we've got enough to worry about."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>23-12-2007, 00:44:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The elevator arrived with a <em>ding</em>, signaling their entrance. Asher stepped inside and hit the button for the top floor. "Yep. Jus' can't help myself luv." Grinned Asher, getting the excuse she needed to sneak a hand behind Zoe and give her bottom an nice pinch.<br><br>Asher could sense her irritation. Not because it was part of her domain, but because the Demon prided herself on her ability to be a pain in the butt. Still, it was getting kinda boring just hanging around in this form, but it did bother Zoe a good deal. Maybe a bit longer. "I'll stop being your twin when it stops being fun. An' sexy. So, how are we going to get into this bloke's apartment? Or the roof for that matter. Doors don't have needs I can influence."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-12-2007, 01:05:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Lucky doors," Zoe muttered, resisting the urge to rub her sore backside.&nbsp; She resolved not to mention the Demon's appearance again, in hopes that Asher would decide it wasn't bothering her anymore and change to something else.<br><br>"There's a fire door leading to the roof, but the problem is that it's got an alarm on it, and ever since Donovan started complaining about that, the super hasn't dared to prop it open like he used to.&nbsp; He liked to sneak out for a cigarette."&nbsp; She grimaced faintly at that, shaking her head.&nbsp; "The only thing I can think of is to try sneaking up on the fire escape."<br><br>The doors opened then, and Zoe stepped out, looking around cautiously.&nbsp; "We can get there that way," she added, nodding to a door next to the lift.&nbsp; "But he'll be able to see us through the windows, so we'll have to be careful."&nbsp; She said the last few words with great emphasis, looking at Asher as though daring her to claim that caution was unnecessary.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>23-12-2007, 23:43:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher poked her head out of the elevator, cooling evaluating their options even as Zoe spoke. "Out the fire escape, you say? Sounds dangerous. See, I knew you got a kick out of danger." Said the Demon with a saucy grin. She skipped over to the door, and uncerimoniously pushed it open.<br><br>"Oh relax, he won't see us." Sighed Asher with a wave of her hand. The demon waited for Zoe to start to say something to the contrary before adding in another comment. "He ain't home. I can't sense anything coming from his apartment. You humans are just a bundle of wants and needs, and this Donovan guy sounds like he'd light up the sky with need if he were home."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-12-2007, 01:07:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe did not let the Demon's pause go to waste.&nbsp; "Just like no one saw us downstairs?" she asked frostily, though she didn't bother anticipating a reply to that.<br><br>"What Donovan needs is a good swift right to the jaw, I think," she added, but relaxed at Asher's certainty.&nbsp; "All right, let's get going."&nbsp; She stepped through the door, which led into a tiny room containing an extinguisher and the stairs down, and edged open the outer door to the actual fire escape.&nbsp; She peeked around cautiously, saw no one, and headed out.<br><br>"Wait.&nbsp; Are you <em>sure</em> he isn't home?&nbsp; You're not... <em>misleading</em> me?" she suddenly asked warily, turning to look back at the Demon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>26-12-2007, 10:03:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hey, he showed up after we started." Said Asher, hands clasped together in her I'm-so-innocent-but-really-I'm-not way. "And besides, I told you about him... Eventually."<br><br>Asher seemed to perk up when Zoe mentioned giving Donovan a helping of merciless pain. "Sound's like fun, luv. We'll do that after we wake up our new friend. Someone's going to have to hold the old bastard down, after all." She chuckled, following the Medium to the exit. She almost bumped into the girl when she stopped to ask a suspicious question.<br><br>The demon snorted and folded her arms indignantly. "Misleading you? I'm hurt, girly. I wouldn't tell that huge of a fib." She insisted. That kind of lie would be too easy to discover, after all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-12-2007, 16:04:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe was forced to accept this disclaimer, and turned to continue on her way.&nbsp; The metal stairs, fastened on to the outside of the building several years ago in order to keep up with fire codes, were too rickety to be really quiet, but she made as little noise as possible -- even with Donovan gone, there were still others close enough to hear, perhaps, and she didn't want to take any chances.<br><br>"And by the way, we're not going to waste time beating him up," she added sternly.&nbsp; "Our new friend will have better things to do.&nbsp; And I don't know about you, but I'm going to want some sleep after this."&nbsp; She stifled a yawn, thinking longingly of her bed downstairs.&nbsp; Once the ritual was finished and they had a guardian, she could collapse, maybe wake up lazily tomorrow to some slow, languid sex--<br><br>She broke off at the thought, afraid she was blushing.&nbsp; For one thing, Demons wouldn't be interested in slow, languid sex, Asher least of all; and for another, the only reason they were having sex in the first place was for sheer survival.&nbsp; If she started thinking of this as any kind of <em>real</em> relationship, even if only a physical one, she'd end up even crazier than she already was.<br><br>The stairs wound around the building at slightly odd angles, since they'd been a late addition, but they soon reached the roof, dotted with vents and satellite dishes and a couple of old-fashioned antennas.&nbsp; There was a small sort of shed-like structure housing the door and steps back down to the penthouse, but otherwise it was all open space here, and Zoe was thankful none of the neighboring buildings were taller.&nbsp; She quickly set to work organizing the things for the ritual, still fighting back a blush and anxious to get things moving again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>27-12-2007, 04:15:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher kept close to Zoe as they braved the metal stairs of the creaky fire escape. She paused, every now and then, to give a paranoid glance at the street below. Like she could see the hungry eyes of many of those who hunted them. The Demon shuddered, then hurried after Zoe once the roof was in sight.<br><br>The Demon seemed distracted, but caught on to the Medium's stern remark. "Ah, that's fine luv. Me and Mr. Techie will need somethin' to do after you go to sleep. Wailing on some asshole is a good a time waister as any." Chuckled Asher, pacing around the roof before helping the strangely blushing girl set up the ritual. Candle lit, paper on the ground (held there with some small rocks), all taken care of. All that was left was the words and the fun.<br><br>"Alright girly, the end is almost in sight. Heh, you're probably still warmed up from last time, eh?" Asked the girl, giving Zoe's tits a sqeeze and ran her thumbs over her nipples to see if they were still hard.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-12-2007, 04:48:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"All right, I officially do <em>not</em> want to know what you do while I'm asleep," Zoe said firmly.&nbsp; "Just don't set the building on fire."&nbsp; She fussed with the arrangements unnecessarily, not looking at Asher until the Demon started feeling her up.&nbsp; Then Zoe frowned, doing her best to look annoyed and not at all aroused, though unfortunately she was still excited, and no doubt Asher knew it.<br><br>"Obviously you're still warmed up," she said dryly, picking up the paper and reading out the ritual again, focusing hard on the words by way of distraction.&nbsp; <em>"I gather the power to waken, the power to throw wide the gates and welcome to this ephemeral sphere thy puissant spirit of the realms beyond.&nbsp; Locked in cold iron, imprisoned in living stone, I gather the power to release the spirit within.&nbsp; Accept this mine offering, and reveal thyself to mine mortal eyes."</em><br><br>"Okay, let's get this over with," she added, only just remembering not to add another complaint about Asher's appearance.&nbsp; With any luck, the Demon would get bored soon and decide to make a change without any more prompting -- preferably a change to the masculine.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>30-12-2007, 05:36:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Heh heh, I'll keep that in mind luv. Won't set the building on fire. Promise." Cackled Asher, steepling her fingers with malicious glee. She wasn't about to turn down a license to do just about anything she wanted. Other than set the building on fire. And really, arson was only entertaining on holidays.<br><br>The demon waited around for Zoe to finish the ritual, arms folded. "I'm always warmed up, girly. That's the way we Demons roll." <br><br>At the ritual's completion, Asher walked to the edge of the circle and wrapped her arms around Zoe's middle. "'Get it over with', you say? Does that mean you want it hard and fast?" Asked Asher with a saucy grin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-12-2007, 07:31:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe had a feeling she'd miscalculated by not extracting a more all-inclusive promise from the Demon, but it was too late to worry about that now.&nbsp; They could argue once the ritual was finished.&nbsp; Maybe the Tech spirit would even be on Zoe's side, which would be a welcome change.<br><br>She had to fight back a gasp as Asher took hold of her.&nbsp; Of course the Demon could feel her need, which was building quickly, but she still did her best to seem calm.&nbsp; Or at least not desperate.&nbsp; "What, can you manage that?" she asked dryly.&nbsp; "I mean, isn't hard and fast against your principles, or whatever you call them?"&nbsp; Hard and fast was of course exactly what she was hoping for, but she knew eagerness was exactly the wrong way to get it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>30-12-2007, 23:48:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher pressed her lips against Zoe's, kissing the Medium deeply and plundering her mouth with her tongue. An errant hand slid under the waistband of her jeans to cup the bare cheeks of the girl's rear end. "Mmmm..." Purred the Demon before breaking the kiss.<br><br>"Well Luv, nothing says I have to torture you. I just have to make you need it." Whispered Asher huskily. She held the Medium tighter, their breasts rubbing against each other and allowing Asher to lean over and nipple on Zoe's ear. "I mean, if you could tell me... convince me that you want it, <em>need</em> it hard and fast in your pussy and ass, I might be able to accommodate..."<br><br>Her hand moved again, sliding a single finger over Zoe's puckered rear entrance and moistening slit. "You get my meanin', girly?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-12-2007, 00:54:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"But it always ends up being torture," Zoe murmured, trying to cling to her bad mood, without much success.&nbsp; Again, now that she couldn't see what Asher looked like, it was much too easy to get caught up in the moment, and she pulled the Demon closer without thinking, biting back a moan as their bodies pressed together.<br><br>"I do need it," she whispered, and though it wasn't true yet, it wasn't too far off, either.&nbsp; "Hard and fast, just like in the Astral plane."&nbsp; The memory brought a shiver with it, because it spite of how that encounter had ended, it had been great while it lasted, and nicely proved the advantages of hooking up with a shapeshifter.<br><br>"But exactly how am I supposed to convince you?"&nbsp; Her lips were now nibbling over Asher's ear, annoyance forgotten, even though part of her knew she would regret her enthusiasm later.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>04-01-2008, 22:45:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It always ends up being torture," Replied Asher, sneaking a single finger up between Zoe's pink folds. "Because you keep denying what you want. When you scream for me to fuck you, to take everything, and you mean it, do I not give you everything you ask for?" The finger curled inside the girl, reaching up and instinctively touching her G-spot.<br><br>"Need is sacrifice, luv." Hissed Asher, removing her finger from Zoe's slit. "If you really need it, if you really want it hard and fast, then tell me, what would you give up for it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-01-2008, 23:55:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't want to have to scream and beg," Zoe moaned, letting out a sharp gasp as Asher's finger instantly found that most sensitive spot, and her passage tensed instinctively.&nbsp; "Can't you ever just give me what I want without me asking?"<br><br>But she knew the answer to that, even without the Demon suddenly pulling away.&nbsp; "Oh, not this again.&nbsp; I can't give you all my Wisp, it isn't safe."&nbsp; She was by no means sure that a lack of Wisp would make any difference, really, but she was nervous enough that it convinced her, at least.&nbsp; "Can't I just make you scream?" she murmured, uneasily, but her hand slowly crept down over the Demon's ass, pressing her hips closer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 06:21:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I can't just give you what you want. If a need is freely available, it isn't very much of a need, now is it? So, you really gotta feel it, and prove it to me." Explained Asher, lazily moving her playful finger back and forth along Zoe's sex, dropping a few kisses on her neck.<br><br>"And who says I want your Wisp? Well, eventually, but right now we need it to wake up our new friend here. I'm serious here. What would you give up for a <strong>Hard</strong>," Asher's finger suddenly focused on Zoe's clit, rubbing hard against the button.<br><br>"<strong>Fast</strong>," Her other fingers joined in, squeezing the pink nub between her fingers.<br><br>"<strong>Screw</strong>?" Asher asked again, using her powers and sending a bolt of pure sexual pleasure and frustration through her clit and up into the mortal's body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 07:14:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Every time Zoe started to formulate a sentence, Asher would find a way to distract her and scatter her thoughts again.&nbsp; Finally the Demon upped the ante, the sudden rush making Zoe gasp and squirm helplessly.&nbsp; "Oh, stop, that's cheating," she complained, not sure exactly what had happened, but well aware that Asher was messing with her, in more ways than one.<br><br>It was hard to think, and not getting any easier, but she had to.&nbsp; "You-- you're trying to make me give up my self-respect," she murmured. "My self-control.&nbsp; Though I guess I don't really need that at the moment..."&nbsp; She wriggled again, this time deliberately, trying to tease Asher.&nbsp; "How about that?&nbsp; If I just give in and let myself go..."&nbsp; She nibbled over the Demon's ear, unable to stop a moan from escaping.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 23:01:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"All's fair in love and war, Girly." Replied Asher, driving a few dexterous fingers into the Medium's core. The demon purred, and rubbed up against her. Asher was clearly aroused, and wouldn't mind nailing Zoe here and now, but she got more pleasure out of binding the Medium closer to her domain than just straight sex.<br><br>"Mmm, not much point of giving away something you're not using." Whispered the Demon. "I'll take your self-Control... but only when I want to take it. Not when we're about to tear each other's clothes off. Deal?" Asher let the offer float as she pulled up Zoe's shirt again to expose her breasts to open air.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 23:26:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You would say that," Zoe had just enough time to mutter before the Demon again thrust her fingers into her and left her gasping.&nbsp; She could tell that Asher was at least as excited as she was, and yet, frustratingly, the game still continued.<br><br>"Deal," she said, without thinking, then shivered at the realization of what she was doing.&nbsp; "No, I mean... Oh... Deal," she whispered, moaning faintly as Asher's hand slid up beneath her shirt, revealing her skin and leaving her shaking.&nbsp; If she could just get the Demon to use that little trick of hers again, only with less frustration this time, maybe the deal might even be worth it...<br><br>She suddenly followed Asher's lead, sliding her hands under the Demon's shirt and pulling her closer, biting back yet another moan.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>06-01-2008, 10:45:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher gave the biggest, evilest grin she could manage when Zoe made the mistake of agreeing to her little 'deal'. Oh, she was going to have so much fun with that in the future. Maybe she'd set Zoe off in a crowd, or a movie theater, or somewhere else completely inappropriate! But that was a thought for later. For now, Asher had to uphold her end of the bargain.<br><br>She shuddered and moaned as Zoe felt her breasts under her shirt (Asher didn't wear underwear in any of her forms as a rule). Asher became much more animated, kissing Zoe fiercely. The demon pushed the Medium (gently) to the ground, then roughly stripped her of her pants, simply tearing the material off of her. Asher shed her jeans in a similar way, revealing that she had duplicated the Medium's body down to every detail of her sex. Asher then grabbed Zoe's legs and pull them up, until her lower body was curled up towards the sky. Grinning wildly, Asher straddled Zoe's legs so that their nether lips kissed together, and roughly ground herself against the other girl's groin, rubbing their clits together.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-01-2008, 16:17:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was already difficult to think, but what thoughts Zoe could muster all revolved around regretting her agreement to this deal.&nbsp; Asher would take full advantage, and even her worst guesses as to what might happen probably fell short of what the Demon would come up with.&nbsp; But it was too late now, and if she didn't at least enjoy this as much as possible, then she really would have made a bad deal.<br><br>And she couldn't fault Asher's enthusiasm, at least.&nbsp; Before she quite knew what was happening, she was on her back on the faintly rough surface of the roof, with the Demon's body -- well, her own body, really -- pressed against hers, skin to skin, sex to sex, and Zoe moaned, squirming under this delightful attack.&nbsp; But there was still something missing... "Can't you be a man for this?" she gasped, suddenly aching with the memory of the form Asher had worn on the Astral plane.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>06-01-2008, 23:57:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"C'mon Luv, yer ruining the moment." Grumbled Asher. Geeze, here Asher was offering the screw of her life and Zoe couldn't get over the fact she looked like her. Or maybe she really did just love the cock. In any case it was starting to get a little annoying.<br><br>But Asher DID promise a nice hard screw. She'd probably enjoy it more if Asher was male. Fine then, it was about time she changed anyway. Asher features shifted, becoming much more masculine. His hair shortened and became darker, eyes a smouldering blue. His build became much heavier, ripped with muscle. His groin remained hairless, but not one but two organs extended from his nethers.<br><br>"Okay girly, you get what you pay for." He grinned, lining his phalli up with Zoe's pussy and ass, roughly pushing his organs into her entrances with a low groan.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-01-2008, 00:21:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe was drawing breath for an equally rude retort to the Demon's complaint, when she realized that Asher was changing.&nbsp; The shift scattered her already distracted thoughts, and she just stared for a moment as there was suddenly a man before her, an attractive man with two shafts pressed against her sex, and her retort turned into a faint moan.<br><br>She almost returned the grin, her body shivering now with anticipation, and she let herself really believe that Asher would live up to her -- now his -- end of the bargain, without any tricks or disappointments.&nbsp; Her hips arched up to meet him as he thrust forward, and she gasped sharply as she was abruptly filled twice over.&nbsp; The shaft in her rear passage was painful -- not overwhelmingly so, but enough to make her grimace and bite her lip.<br><br>Still, the deal had been for hard sex, so she didn't dare complain.&nbsp; And the pleasure was even more intense... "Oh, god," she moaned, her hands gripping the Demon's hips desperately, trying to force him in deeper.&nbsp; She was already aroused enough that she knew she'd climax soon, but she was hoping to get a little more for her unwise deal.&nbsp; "Twice," she gasped.&nbsp; "See if you can make me cum twice."&nbsp; She spoke challengingly, thinking that daring him would get a much better result than asking or bargaining.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>07-01-2008, 19:52:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The challenge seemed to work, as Asher's new face twisted up in a competitive smirk. "Twice, huh? I'll give you a lot more than' twice." He hissed, immediately sinking his cocks deep into her body, until they swallowed up his meat up to the hilt. He bit back another groan, and began to pump Zoe's deliciously hot nethers. His hands curled tightly around the girl's waist for leverage as he ruthlessly fucked the Medium. Asher had promised a hard, fast screw, and that was what he was going to provide.<br><br>The demon gave her ass a light slap, grinnign widely. "C'mon luv," He grunted in pleasure. "Tell me how much you need it." He brought a finger down to her clit, and let a small both of tingling ecstasy and need course through Zoe's body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-01-2008, 20:07:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe gasped, suddenly afraid she'd unleashed something she couldn't handle.&nbsp; The first few thrusts were rough enough to be more pain than pleasure, but that soon changed, and she moaned loudly as her body began to tense around him.&nbsp; Even the slap felt good, and she didn't usually like that sort of thing.<br><br>She felt suddenly proud of herself, hearing him moan and grunt with his own enjoyment, and she actually grinned at him.&nbsp; Then his finger did that <em>thing</em> again, and she gasped sharply.&nbsp; Small it might have been, but that nearly sent her over the edge right there, and she arched up desperately.&nbsp; "Oh, god.&nbsp; More of that, I need more of that.&nbsp; Just a little more..."&nbsp; She bit her lip, sure she was going to scream, and loudly, as soon as she came...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>07-01-2008, 21:53:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ask and ye shall receive!" Cackled Asher, squeezing Zoe's clit between his thumb and forefinger. Bolts of raw pleasure and blinding desire filled the girl's body, crackling across her frame. As the poor girl began to orgasm, Asher acted quickly and strung another ephemeral thread between her soul and sex, drawing her closer to sexual addiction. The wet slap of skin against skin seemed to ring more enticingly in her ears now...<br><br>But Asher was not immune to the pleasure either. He had not received any attention in their last encounter, and his own need was catching up with him. He tried to hold off, but eventually succumbed to Zoe's velvet folds. The Demon gave a few hard, deep thrusts, then came inside Zoe's ass and pussy." He gasped as he filled her body with hot, sticky jizm, his lengths twitching and gushing inside her. His recovery time was better though, and after working it out of his system, he pulled his cocks back and began pound fast into the Medium.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-01-2008, 22:07:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				And scream Zoe did, barely having the sense left to try to muffle the sound, though it still echoed alarmingly.&nbsp; The energy in that squeeze left her shuddering uncontrollably, her body all but overwhelmed by a pleasure more intense than anything she'd felt before.&nbsp; Whatever Asher was doing to make that happen, it was fantastic, and she wanted more...<br><br>She gasped and cried out afresh as Asher suddenly climaxed, her body quickly overflowing with the Demon's seed.&nbsp; She didn't quite cum again, but it was close, and she was preparing a snide remark about him finishing so soon when he started right back up again, seemingly prepared to go on all night... which was fine with her.<br><br>Now almost ridiculously well-lubricated, Zoe gripped his hips and arched up to meet his thrusts as best she could, moaning and wordlessly demanding more.&nbsp; Now she could enjoy being more comfortably overfull, and it felt almost too good to be true.&nbsp; "That's one," she managed to gasp, then moaned again as he thrust relentlessly on, and her second orgasm was suddenly not very far off at all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 00:34:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ah, screams of pleasure. Such wonderful noises Zoe could make! It was almost better than her air-starved pleading for sex. Almost. But they could get to that later. Now was the time for the fun bits!<br><br>Feeling a bit bored with the position, Asher pulled out and pushed Zoe over onto her side. The Demon then laid down behind the Medium, lifted her leg up and shoved his cocks back into their tight, wet homes. Asher growled at the delightful feel of Zoe's body, and began to hammer her ass and slit again, sliding himself rapidly into her slick flesh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 00:56:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe squealed indignantly as the Demon pulled out without any warning and started moving her around, but quickly caught on and shifted eagerly to make it easier for him to fill her again.&nbsp; It wasn't easy for her to thrust back, but she did her best, still craving more.&nbsp; In fact, it occurred to her that she was craving a little too much, compared to her usual, but right now she simply couldn't manage to worry about such a detail.<br><br>She wrapped her leg around his, urging him on, and put the Demon's hand over her breast, gasping as her pleasure quickly built again.&nbsp; There really was nothing like the feeling of being filled twice, and Asher's enjoyment was contagious.&nbsp; Every thrust rocked her deliciously, and she was already moaning hard, again feeling close to another wild climax.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 22:49:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ahh, she was an eager little thing. Asher wondered how much of of Zoe's eagerness was his own skill or the slow descent towards addiction. It was going to be entertaining to see the uptight bird completely consumed by her own addiction. Of course, she was going to be mad when she figured it out. Though all that might not happen if the Medium just got off her ass and picked her own addiction... Yeah, right, like that was going to happen.<br><br>Asher sqeezed the offered breast roughly as he drove his phalli deep into Zoe's body. He panted heavily in the girl's ear, occasionally dragging his tongue across her shoulders and neck as they fucked. He could feel the cum boiling in his balls, his release approaching soon. "Where... where do you want me to cum, luv?" Hissed Asher as his volatile pace quickened.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 23:32:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Right where you are," Zoe managed to gasp through clenched teeth.&nbsp; She was so, so near the edge already, and him filling her again would certainly put her over the edge, if she didn't manage it before then.&nbsp; It was true that she was getting awfully messy, but that would still be better than risking him pulling out.<br><br>She arched back against him, even enjoying the feel of his tongue, though she wouldn't have expected to.&nbsp; But everything felt good right now, and she didn't even care that she was probably getting roof-burn.&nbsp; "Oh, god," she finally moaned, and her hips jerked backwards abruptly as her body tensed, gripping both his shafts desperately.&nbsp; Again she only just managed to muffle her cries somewhat, though she still feared they were too loud.&nbsp; She had no idea how well sound from the roof might carry down into the building, and the last thing she wanted was to get caught again, especially since they'd almost certainly have to stop then...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>11-01-2008, 05:29:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ah, so the girl wanted more cum in her already stuffed womb and tummy? Well, Asher could provide that! The demon growled again, Nipping lightly at Zoe's shoulder as he worked her nethers like a jackhammer, the sounds of his sex plunging into her wet flower almost drowning out the sounds of the Medium's moaning. He grunted, then drove his cocks up into her core a final time and twitched violently. Another flood of seed spurted from the tip of his phalli, giving her insides a new white coating. What could not find a home or a pool inside the mortal gushed out, over their legs and onto the roof. Asher worked his sorcery again, and pushed her a little closer to addiction.<br><br>But it would hardly matter now. The crude pentagram began to glow and the candles snuffed out with a strong breeze. The ritual was complete...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-01-2008, 14:59:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Again Zoe climaxed hard, gasping and crying out as Asher's thrusts rocked her body helplessly, his members pinning her completely and wonderfully.&nbsp; For a few moments, she felt uncomfortably full, his copious seed gushing into her relentlessly and making her feel swollen, though strangely the sensation was as arousing as everything else, making her shiver harder in her release.<br><br>Then it rushed out again, at least most of it, leaving her messy but not so overfull.&nbsp; She writhed in his arms, pressing back hungrily, for a moment not even noticing or caring that the ritual had finished.&nbsp; He was still inside her, and she still wanted more, and nothing else mattered.<br><br>Then, reluctantly, she focused on the glow, which was growing brighter now and more solid as the Spirit began to take shape, using the ritual and her Wisp to manifest.&nbsp; The shape was neither large nor imposing, and only then did Zoe realize she'd been hoping for an impressive-looking Spirit to help her feel safer.&nbsp; Still, looks didn't really matter for Spirits, and considering their gymnastics, at least there was plenty of Wisp to go around.<br><br>There was a brief flare of light, and then a woman was standing there before them.&nbsp; Her straight brown hair was cut into a short bob, adorned with a tiny sequined hat with a feather in it.&nbsp; She wore a dress hanging just below her knees, a straight, waistless dress of the kind popular in the 1920's, made of some faintly shimmering reddish fabric which Zoe suspected was actually some kind of synthetic fabric.&nbsp; And to complete the anachronisms, she also wore a wristwatch, a modern Rolex or some other expensive brand, like high-powered executives favor to show off their money.<br><br>The woman blinked, got her bearings, then focused on the Medium and the Demon, folding her arms.&nbsp; "This looks interesting," she said dryly, raising an eyebrow.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>16-01-2008, 02:21:33</strong>
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				Asher didn't move for a while. After all, he was comfortable where he was. He felt that men across the world would probably agree. He and the Tech spirit locked eyes for a few moments, her trying to shame him for catching the two in mid-coitus, and Asher looking very much un-ashamed of his actions of porking the medium. You'd think she'd be grateful for her creation but noooooo. After a while Asher got tired of her staring and spoke.<br><br>"Yeah, take a picture. It'll last longer." He snapped, waving a dismissive hand at the Building spirit.<br><br>"I would hardly do such a thing. Now what are you doing on my roof?" She demanded.<br><br>"Making you." Was his response. Most Tech spirits were slavishly eager to serve, but this one seemed to have some bite to her. Great, just what Asher needed. More difficult women.<br><br>"Bloody great. Now get off and ship out." She responded dryly, folding her arms.<br><br>Asher sighed, and reluctantly pulled out of Zoe and decided to end the Techie's bitchatude. "You're the spirit of this building, right? Do you remember his or her last moments in existence?"<br><br>"Of course I rememb... Oh dear. Oh dear oh dear oh dear." Said the woman, becoming visibly pale.<br><br>"Yeah, that's what I thought."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-01-2008, 02:52:14</strong>
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				Asher might have been completely unembarrassed, but that was all right, because Zoe was embarrassed enough for at least two people.&nbsp; Though she knew the woman was only a Tech spirit, more than used to such rituals, some part of her couldn't quite get past the fact that there was a fully-dressed woman staring at her while she was naked and doubly impaled on the members of a Demon.<br><br>Even when Asher pulled out, she was still left embarrassed and now vaguely annoyed at the interruption besides.&nbsp; But it seemed that now she would have to play mediator as well, and she shifted, trying to cover herself as she moved away from the worst of the mess they'd made.<br><br>"So you see why we've had to summon you," she said, glancing around hopefully for a piece of clothing within reach.&nbsp; "There isn't much left of our side anywhere in London, and there have already been Hunters after us.&nbsp; I live in this building, and we need to make sure that this is a safe place for us to be.&nbsp; Eventually we might be able to do something against the Hunters, but for now we've just got to be able to rest and plan.&nbsp; Will you help us?"<br><br>The woman was still pale, and nodded slowly.&nbsp; "Of course," she said, the sarcasm gone, but thankfully some of the stubbornness seemed to remain.&nbsp; "I'm not having Hunters in my building, I can tell you that," she continued, folding her arms and standing tall, as though already facing one down.<br><br>Then she gave Asher a suddenly suspicious glance, her eyes dropping down to his currently very inhuman anatomy.&nbsp; "So she's a Medium... What are you?" she asked, sounding unsure as to whether or not she really wanted to know any such thing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>20-01-2008, 02:42:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher just tossed the weird tech spirit a tired look, slowly getting to his feet. "What am I?" He snorted. "You mean, what am I BESIDES the awsomested guy you've ever met? I'm Asher, Demon of Need." Introduced the demon, body shifting slightly so that he was clad in jeans and a black windbreaker. It appeared like he had not performed the dastardly deeds to the Medium, his hair and skin was completely clean.<br><br>"Now, I think we gotta get out of the open. And you need to clean up. Seriously, yer' a mess." Grinned Asher cheekily, motioning at Zoe. The other spirit rolled her eyes, but said nothing else.<br><br>"What's 'yer name, birdy?" Asked Asher, eyebrows raised<br><br>"What?"<br><br>"Your name. Do you have one yet?"<br><br>The Tech spirit seemed both annoyed and vaguely disturbed. "I... don't suppose I have one yet. I've only existed for a handful of minuets, it would seem."<br><br>"Well, pick one soon." Suggested Asher as he handed Zoe's pants to her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-01-2008, 05:21:49</strong>
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				"Thanks," Zoe said crisply as she reclaimed her pants, sounding anything but grateful.&nbsp; She was painfully aware that she looked even worse now, by comparison, but there was little she could do about it, except perhaps try to think of some ways to keep things neater next time.&nbsp; It was really quite unpleasant to have to put them on while she was still sticky, and she didn't want to keep having to deal with that, since it was obvious Asher would be no help at all.<br><br>"We can try and figure out some options downstairs at my place.&nbsp; I have to go clean up, anyway."&nbsp; She spoke stiffly, wriggling into the jeans with a grimace and checking the state of her shirt while trying to refrain from openly glaring at the Demon, which was a losing battle for the most part.<br><br>"We have to take the fire escape down, and try to be quiet.&nbsp; I'd rather not have to explain what we were all doing up on the roof," she added dryly.<br><br>"Lucy," the Spirit said suddenly, and Zoe paused on her way back to the metal steps, raising an eyebrow.&nbsp; "What?&nbsp; It's a perfectly good name, isn't it?" she added defensively.&nbsp; "It's certainly better than being referred to as 'birdy', if nothing else."<br><br>Zoe almost laughed, suddenly glad the Spirit was female so she could have an ally against the Demon.&nbsp; "Don't worry, you'll be called much worse before long," she remarked, shaking her head and moving to lead the way back down the stairs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>23-01-2008, 08:11:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher just folded his arms and waited for Zoe to get her clothing on. He couldn't help but fire off a cheeky grin when Zoe started to glare at him. It was practically habit by now. It wasn't his fault, the Medium shouldn't be so easily riled up. He really couldn't help himself. Asher was used to being something hated and feared, but he was finding being just a pain in the butt very enjoyable.<br><br>The demon was temporarily distracted by a curious bundle of neurosis, fear, and paranoia heading up the building. Probably the good man who they were so desperate to avoid. Asher considered not informing his companions, but figured 'Lucy' would clue her in, plus it would ruin any fun to be had later. "We might wanna hurry then," Said the Demon as he followed the two down the fire escape. "Yer pal Donovan is on his way up in the elevator."<br><br>They managed to make it into the hallway, shutting the door behind them just as the elevator slid open. The worn-looking fellow looked Zoe and her 'friends' up and down, trying to figure out why they were on his floor. "What're you doing here?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-01-2008, 16:00:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe knew she still looked extremely tousled, at best, and though she couldn't tell anymore, she had to reek of sex besides.&nbsp; The best thing she could do was to make this conversation as brief as possible, though she feared Asher might not make that easy.<br><br>"Sorry, Mr. Donovan, just giving my friends a little tour of the building.&nbsp; They're interested in the architecture."&nbsp; She smiled breezily, attempting to steer the two of them into the still-open elevator.<br><br>But strangely it was Lucy who didn't cooperate, at least at first.&nbsp; "It's an excellent example of between-the-wars architecture, and it's been very well kept-up and restored," she said, her tone somewhere between lecturing and challenging.<br><br>She seemed fully prepared to keep going, but Donovan interrupted.&nbsp; "A tour, at this hour?&nbsp; I don't see why you should be giving tours at all.&nbsp; This is hardly a National Registry building, after all."<br><br>Lucy drew a sharp breath, and Zoe was forced to intervene.&nbsp; "It is a very interesting building, of course, but you're right, this is no time to look around.&nbsp; Sorry!"&nbsp; This time she got herself and Lucy into the elevator, but Donovan put an arm up to block the doors from closing.<br><br>"I'm going to speak to the manager about this," he said, with a sniff that made Zoe cringe inwardly, guilt making her convinced that he knew exactly what she'd been doing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>10-02-2008, 10:52:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher watched the exchange between Zoe, Lucy, and the bitter old man Donovan with a bemused expression. Humans endlessly facinated Asher. They had since he was born. One of the more interesting things about them was that they could act one way for a completly opposite reason. With the old man's reaction, one would think Donovan was hateful, or spiteful or a control freak. The Demon knew better. It wasn't malice or even a Need for control that spurred the man's actions. It was fear that ruled him.<br><br>"Fine. Go tell the manager that a tenet was escorting some guests around. I'm sure he'll take you seriously, just like he took you seriously the last thousand times you complained about something that wasn't your business." Said Asher briskly, sliding inside the elevator and almost shoving Donovan out of the way. The elder turned and glared.<br><br>"How dare you! I'll have you kn-"<br><br>Asher wouldn't let the man have the last word. "Yeah yeah yeah, we don't care. Listen, I'm allergic to Bitter Old Man and this floor has a dangerously high concentration on it, so sod off."<br><br>The trio managed to get inside the elevator and down into the depths of the building before Donovan could fire off another threat or complaint. Asher had his arms folded behind his head, leaning back against the wall. Lucy, on the otherhand, was fuming.<br><br>"Ohhh, I never like that man." She spat, pacing back and forth. "He's so ill mannered! And he doesn't pay his rent on time either!"<br><br>"What 'er ya talking about, girly?" Asked Asher with a sigh. "You've been in existence for about twenty minutes now."<br><br>"Not the point!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-02-2008, 21:22:08</strong>
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				"Please, everyone calm down," Zoe said hastily, leaning against the wall of the lift with a sigh of relief.&nbsp; "I'm begging you.&nbsp; Nobody likes him, but he has a lease, and we have more important things to worry about right now."<br><br>Lucy was clearly still annoyed, and preferred to remain so, but she nodded reluctantly.&nbsp; "Yes, you're right.&nbsp; We'll deal with him after we settle this other little problem."<br><br>Zoe gaped to hear the current problem, which was very nearly the end of an entire world, described as little, but opted to leave that alone for now. "Yes, first things first.&nbsp; We need more people on our side, and more information about these Hunters.&nbsp; Whatever their weakness is, we have to exploit it somehow, or we'll just end up running and hiding for the rest of our lives."<br><br>Privately, she wasn't entirely sure they had any weakness that could be exploited, but she was trying to be brave.&nbsp; "First I'm going to take a very hot shower.&nbsp; Then we can start planning.&nbsp; Any ideas to start with?" she asked, as the elevator came to a halt and the doors slid open.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>28-02-2008, 04:29:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Dispite the clear and obvious danger posed by the Hunter threat, Asher maintained his bemused ambivalence. He folded his arms, leaning against the side of the elevator as it descended into the building, back to Zoe's crummy apartment. Really, she could do so much better.<br><br>"More people on our side? That's going to be tricky, luv. Anyone who isn't dead already are either stuck in a fortress like we are or in deep, deep hiding. As for weaknesses, well, the only ones we know about is that they're weak to spirits on this plane and weak to mortals on the Astral plane."<br><br>Asher glanced to the side, and then a slow smile covered his face. "Actually, I've got an idea, but it requires that we catch one of those fuckers..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-02-2008, 16:39:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It was difficult to say which of them looked more incredulous at this last statement, Zoe or Lucy.&nbsp; "Oh, is that all?" Zoe asked, dryly.&nbsp; "Just catch one and lock it up in a little cage?&nbsp; You should have said something before, I would have grabbed that giant purple one from the ladies' room for you."<br><br>Lucy, less aware of what had been happening, let Zoe handle that scolding and turned to another subject herself.&nbsp; "And there has to be someone left out there who can help.&nbsp; They can't hide forever, so they'll want to join forces with someone at some point.&nbsp; Eventually we have to fight them."<br><br>"Well, I'm afraid he might be right on that," Zoe admitted reluctantly.&nbsp; "The only other survivors we've found have made themselves a sort of bunker to hide in below an old church, and they seem perfectly willing to hide forever -- and they don't really seem to trust anyone in any case."<br><br>Then she turned back to the smug Asher.&nbsp; "Does your plan encompass an idea about <em>how</em> to catch one of them?&nbsp; I mean, without getting one or all of us killed?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>29-02-2008, 08:24:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher snorted, taking a stiff upper lip at the dry remark. "I would have, but our minds were on different things. Mine was on keeping you alive, yours was in your pants. You really gotta learn how to prioritise, girly." Said Asher with a waggle of his eyebrows. When in doubt, tease the Medium.<br><br>"But I'm seriously hurt by the lack of faith the both of you are displaying. Really. There's a tiny tear running down my face. You gotta look close to see." Asher continued to jabber, until Lucy, quite annoyed, gave the Demon a hard poke to the ribs. "Owww! Jeeze, fine! I can disable one of those buggers right quick by playing to their needs... or the needs of the host, or whatever. The trick will be keeping it down and stuck in the host."<br><br>Lucy suddenly perked up, now given a chance to display her very necessary abilities. "I can do it. Bend the building around one of them. If they get close, I mean."<br><br>Asher nodded, then turned to Zoe. "Alright, that's two angles covered. I suppose I already know the answer to this, but I'll ask anyway. Know how to make a spirit net luv?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-02-2008, 16:17:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe took a break from glaring daggers at Asher to grin triumphantly as Lucy elbowed him.&nbsp; The whole plan didn't sound terribly reassuring, but at least it was a plan, and therefore a significant step in the right direction.<br><br>A split second before he spoke, Zoe know what the Demon was going to ask, and blushed.&nbsp; "Well... of course I do, in principle," she said, trying not to sound defensive, and not doing very well.&nbsp; "I've never actually done it.&nbsp; I've never had to, I never had to deal with any really dangerous spirits before.&nbsp; Not that kind of dangerous."&nbsp; She folded her arms, going back to pre-emptively glaring at Asher, though she knew it wouldn't do any good.&nbsp; "I'll have to do some research first."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>29-02-2008, 20:03:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher gave an exasperated sigh. Just as he expected, little to no knowlege. But what could you expect in a time of crisis? "In principle. Great. Oh well, at least the worst it could do is possess somebody else. And have us charged for kidnapping. And by 'us' I mean 'Zoe'."<br><br>"Shouldn't you be a little optimistic, since this is your plan?" Questioned Lucy, hands folded behind her back. The door rang, and the spirits followed Zoe back to her apartment.<br><br>"What're you talking about, birdy?" Asked a puzzled Asher. "I AM being optimistic! How much time to you need for yer research?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-02-2008, 20:28:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You'll get used to him," Zoe said quietly to Lucy.&nbsp; "And then you'll start going insane."&nbsp; She led the way to her door, ushering them inside.<br><br>"I have no idea how long," she said, exasperated.&nbsp; "I can only be as quick as I can -- presumably you don't want me making any mistakes.&nbsp; Even if you're not charged with kidnapping, you might wish you were after I get through with you.&nbsp; Unless the Hunters get you first."&nbsp; She went over to a bookshelf, pulling out a large leatherbound journal filled about halfway with scribbled notes.&nbsp; "I know I have something here," she said absently, flipping through the pages.&nbsp; "I just wish I could practice first," she muttered, frowning as she quickly scanned the book.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>02-03-2008, 05:44:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucy frown, then tossed Asher a dark look. The Demon responded with his standard cheeky grin. Really, it was way too easy to get under their skin.<br><br>Both spirits seemed exasperated with the situation, but resigned themselves to it. "Well, take as long as you need, luv." Sighed Asher, rolling onto Zoe's couch and putting his feet up. "It's not like we're going anywhere for a while, after all. Where's yer T.V remote?"<br><br>Lucy looked to the side. "Is there anyway I can help? Otherwise I'm going to watch the entrances to make sure no hunters try to sneak up on us."<br><br>OOC: Skip ahead to the next day, maybe?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-03-2008, 15:50:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe, sadly, had much less to study than she would have liked.&nbsp; Still, she reviewed it all until she had it down cold -- she thought -- and then decided to go to bed early and try for a really good night's sleep.&nbsp; It would be better to do all this well-rested, and with plenty of daylight left, anyway.<br><br>She'd set Asher up with the TV, relieved that she'd finally subscribed to cable, and collapsed onto the bed, hoping that would help keep him out of too much mischief.&nbsp; With Lucy on guard, she could relax and really sleep, she hoped, though almost immediately, strange and unsettling dreams intruded into her rest, dreams which, sadly, featured much more sex with Asher than she really cared for...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 00:49:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The dreams were a twisted, heated experience. It didn't exactly feature Asher, but it felt like the demon was close by, and certainly held his calling card of frustration and denial. At one point, Zoe dreamed she was in a dark place, held suspended in the air by hundreds of tentacles. They adored every inch of her body, licking and sucking every sensitive part of her. They fucked the poor girl hard, driving her so close to the edge of release. But then, at the moment she truly needed them, the tentacles would retreat, letting her wallow in her sexual agony. Then, slowly, they would return, kissing the lips of her mouth and her nethers, and the torment would begin anew. The fires of lust and need were stoked higher and higher, but she was never granted release...<br><br>Zoe woke up to the sound of a sizzling pan and the wafting sent of pancakes coming in through her doorway. Asher's rough voice hummed out a cheerful pop tune from somewhere in the apartment, complimented by the sound of the morning news.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 02:25:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe awoke nearly more worn out than when she'd gone to sleep.&nbsp; Clearly, recent experiences were taking their toll, and for a moment, she just curled up in a ball on her bed and groaned, in equal parts aggravation and arousal.&nbsp; Then aggravation won out, as she realized Asher was singing, obviously far too cheerful for his own good.<br><br>Still, something did smell good, and she was going to need breakfast.&nbsp; She debated doing something to take the edge off from her dream, but decided to save that for the shower,&nbsp; If the Demon caught her at that, she'd never hear the end of it.&nbsp; Though on the other hand, he might also decide to join in...<br><br>She was shocked to find that thought far too tempting, and hurried to get out of bed, tossing her robe on, though she didn't bother to tie it closed over the oversized t-shirt she wore.&nbsp; "I'm not sure what's harder to believe... that you can cook, or that you bothered to," she said as she stepped closer, stifling a yawn and hoping that her hormones would settle down soon.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 03:47:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"<em>Your love is like, a rollercoaster baby baby! I wanna ride!</em>" Sang Asher as he flipped some pancakes onto a plate. He added a some strips of bacon, and some chopped apples and oranges. Task complete, he set the plate on the table in front of all the condiments needed to make a delicious pancake breakfast. Oddly, the table was only set for one person.<br><br>Asher met Zoe's sardonic remark with a casual smirk. "And a good mornin' to you too, luv. I'll have you know my father was a cook. Granted, what he cooked was meth and cocane, but there's not much of a difference when you get right down to it. C'mon, eat up. We've got a big day ahead."<br><br>"Did you have a good sleep?" Asked Asher just as casually as he started to load dishes into the dishwasher.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 04:14:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe hesitate in mid-step as she moved over to the table.&nbsp; "There's nothing illegal in these pancakes, I hope," she said, eyeing them doubtfully for a moment as she sat down.&nbsp; "Good morning."<br><br>Her gaze shot up sharply at his question, instantly suspicious of everything.&nbsp; "Not particularly good, no," she said, watching his reaction intently.&nbsp; "Look, why <em>did</em> you bother with all this?&nbsp; Don't you eat?"&nbsp; She was trying very hard not to jump to conclusions, but usually that was the right thing to do where Asher was concerned.&nbsp; Picking up a piece of bacon, she studied it for a moment as though wondering if it was real, finally giving in and taking a bite.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 04:37:20</strong>
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				"Nope. I mean, I took a look around but nobody around here runs a decent drug ring anymore. Kids these days." Replied Asher as he set the pan in the sink to soak in soapy water. "Don't they know that more powerful drugs aren't necessarily BETTER drugs?"<br><br>When Zoe mentioned that she didn't sleep very well, Asher just shrugged impassively. "That's too bad. Maybe you heard those big purple people eaters last night. Made a heck of a ruckus trying to get in last night while you were sleepin'. We handled it though. Ever see a building actually spit a group of people out before? It's a grand sight, luv."<br><br>The demon took a seat across from Zoe, folding his arms behind his head. He smiled enigmatically. "I don't eat, per se. Your appetite is a need that I can feed off of though. Hunger's a boring need, but it's common enough that I don't starve." He raised a eyebrow. "Like the bacon? Not too crispy, is it?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 04:46:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe didn't know where to begin on the drug comments, so she left those alone.&nbsp; "I slept through that?"&nbsp; She frowned, surprised that so much noise wouldn't have woken her up, not to mention everyone else in the building.&nbsp; The news made her even more nervous about the plan, but also more determined.<br><br>At his explanation, she nodded, then blushed, remembering that it was no good hiding any of her urges from him.&nbsp; Thanks to that dream, she'd probably been radiating the need for sex all night, and she doubted things were any different now.&nbsp; She tried to focus on how hungry she was instead, hoping for some camouflage, however flimsy.&nbsp; "No, it's fine.&nbsp; Just right."&nbsp; She took a bite of the pancakes, which were actually quite good, then looked at him suspiciously again.&nbsp; "So is that what you did all night?&nbsp; Stirred up some needs for you to munch on?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 06:36:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher nodded, seemly pleased. "Good. Good." Then, his cheeky grin spread across his face, and Zoe soon felt a bare foot gently sliding up her inner thigh. That was strange, considering Asher had been wearing socks. "'Cause afterwards, I've got somethin' else for you to much on Girly, heh heh heh..."<br><br>"Mmm, not really. Had a chat with Lucy. She's not so bad, once you get to know her." Responded Asher, still teasing the medium with his foot. The entirety of the conversation was the Demon convincing Lucy to go make the Old Man's life a living hell. Which didn't take much convincing, really. Asher was just waiting for the tell-tail sound of an ambulance before he could unleash a evil laugh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 17:02:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Stop that," Zoe said automatically, at the first touch of his skin against hers, only afterward realizing the strangeness of that.&nbsp; She glared at his suggestion, fighting back the sudden rush of arousal conjured up by the leftover images of her dreams, now flaring back to life.<br><br>"I'm sure I don't want to know what you talked about.&nbsp; Stop that."&nbsp; She sent an ineffectual swat in his direction, which didn't even come close to connecting, and again tried to focus on her food.&nbsp; Thanks to his playing, this strategy wasn't working very well, but it was all she had at the moment.&nbsp; After a few moments of wolfing down food, and wriggling uncomfortably in her chair, she abruptly slid back from the table.&nbsp; "I think I need a shower," she said, blushing and refusing to look at that smug face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 19:51:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher's smile widened when she replied to his innuendo with glares and a verbal rebuke. Ah, poor Zoe never did learn the right way to say 'no' to a demon. He kept at it despite her demand, gently rubbing his foot up against the medium's groin through the course of the meal. "Sure you do! I seem to recall you asking for what I'm talking about, multiple times even. Don't tell me you've changed your mind."<br><br>When Zoe slid away, Asher pressed his assault. His <em>sexy</em> assault! He got up, moved behind her and wrapped his arms around her middle. The demon pressed his head into the crook of her neck, purring. "Mmm, a shower sounds lovely. I might just join ya." He rumbled. The man's hands slipped under Zoe's shirt, moving sensually across her body and occasionally brushing her breasts, teasing the girl as always.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-03-2008, 20:14:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What?&nbsp; I never asked you for anything!" Zoe blurted, then found herself forced to backtrack.&nbsp; "I mean, except as it relates to our mutual safety, of course," she added, then cringed at how prim she sounded.&nbsp; The Demon would probably have a field day with that.<br><br>She squirmed as she found herself grabbed, the thin fabric of her shirt no barrier at all, even before he slid his hands underneath.&nbsp; "Stop that!" she said again, sharply, but she had a sick feeling that she sounded less than convincing this time.&nbsp; "We-- we can't, anyway... You-- you said yourself, we have a busy day ahead of us.&nbsp; We don't have time."&nbsp; She instantly knew this was a bad argument, showing her weakness, or rather her body's weakness, as it slowly gave in.&nbsp; Already it was responding, her nipples growing hard and the moisture between her legs, still there from the dream, now increasing alarmingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>05-03-2008, 07:48:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe's rapid denial only seemed to amuse the Demon. "Oh really? Our fun was all just tah save yer own skin? I seem to recall things a bit differently. I remember you threatening to close our little arrangement if I didn't give you what you wanted? Remember that, luv? I believe your words were 'Fuck me! Fuck now me or the deal's off', or something to that effect."<br><br>Asher slipped a hand down under the medium's panties, pressing them up against her core. Though he still held her, Asher was not clutching the girl tightly. After all, an addiction had to be chosen, not forced. "We've got plenty of time holed up in our little fortress, girly. It's not like the hunters are gonna run off." He whispered in her ear, tickling Zoe's hair as he spoke. His fingers pressed into Zoe's heated sex and reached up inside her womanhood, stretching out to rub teasingly against her G-spot. Then, the hand was slowly pulled away, and Asher brought up his wet hand for her to see.<br><br>"Oh dear, oh dear. Where did all this stuff come from, luv. If you don't want it, why are you gushing down there?" The demon murmured, sliding his tongue across her neck, tasting the salt of her skin and feeding on the depths of her need.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-03-2008, 15:44:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe drew breath to defend herself against his claims, but thankfully still had the sense to realize that would only dig her in deeper.&nbsp; She <em>had</em> said that, after all, though it was blatantly unfair of him to quote her so out of context -- not that an unfair Demon was any surprise.<br><br>For all that he was holding her lightly, she felt absolutely helplessly pinned, her own hormones rooting her to the spot.&nbsp; And he was right; the Hunters wouldn't just suddenly wander off... She whimpered as he pressed against her folds, moaned as his fingers slipped inside -- then glared at the offered hand as he held it in front of her face.<br><br>"That's like throwing me in the ocean and then being surprised that I'm wet," she muttered, thoroughly annoyed -- but also, unfortunately, thoroughly aroused.&nbsp; "I know you messed with my head.&nbsp; Just so you could have some better flavour of need..."&nbsp; Suddenly she found herself turning her head and kissing him fiercely, pressing back against him.&nbsp; "Just help me out with this, all right?"&nbsp; She was annoyed with herself for sounding so desperate, but her aching sex was taking control now, and it didn't care about a little abject pleading...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>05-03-2008, 20:52:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher gave a low chuckle, visibly licking Zoe's essence off of his fingers. "Oh, was this about all that energy I felt you giving off last night? Well for your information I had nothing to do with that, girly. Besides, from what I felt you were having a good time." A half-truth, as always. While Asher didn't mess with Zoe while she was asleep, or futz with her dreams (he didn't have control over dreams anyway), he was giving her nudges towards a sexual addiction. Humans had wildy unpredictable and delightfully interesting ways of dealing with their desires.<br><br>The demon kissed back furiously, sliding his tongue between her lips and plundering her mouth. His hands found their way to her breasts directly now, caressing the firm flesh roughly. Then he broke away, but just far enough to speak. "Help you out, hmm? Maybe, girly. If you can tell me what you dreamed last night that got you so hot and bothered." He breathed, pressing a few more kisses to her lips. Asher was curious, and he wanted to draw out Zoe's lusts just a bit longer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-03-2008, 21:24:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe didn't believe his protests for a second, but now wasn't the time to worry about the little details.&nbsp; She ignored her own taste on his tongue, leaning into his hands.&nbsp; Rough as his caresses were, they felt almost alarmingly good.&nbsp; He had to have done <em>something</em> to her head...<br><br>His offhand 'maybe' earned him a fresh glare, which of course he ignored -- though since he did at least keep groping, she wasn't as annoyed as she might have been anyway.&nbsp; "Tell you?&nbsp; Don't you know?" she asked, rhetorically and sarcastically.&nbsp; She was reluctant to share that, and knew he could sense it, but she was sure she could get away with at least fudging a few details -- like his apparent presence.&nbsp; And while she still had some self-control left, perhaps it would be better to settle a few things now.<br><br>"Let's make this a proper deal.&nbsp; What, exactly, are you offering up in exchange for that little story?"&nbsp; She kissed him between phrases, now letting her hands roam as well, pressing his hips against hers.&nbsp; It was useless to try and get him so wound up that he forgot to torment her, but she was going to at least get him feeling edgy, if she possibly could.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>05-03-2008, 22:29:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oooh, now she was demanding an exchange! Saucy, but Asher liked it. It was always nice to see a little struggle. After all, addiction wasn't about loss of control, it was about voluntarily giving it up. Now, what would be the right thing to offer? No doubt she'd pretend she wasn't that interested in sex. Not to mention Asher was going to give that to her eventually. <br><br>"What am I offering? You mean, besides my handsome self? Well... How about I cook your meals for the next three days. Proper food, mind you, none of that fast food junk humans seem to love to stuff themselves with." Murmured the demon, dragging his tongue across Zoe's cheek. Pleased with her reaction, Asher reached around and seized the Medium's pert bottom, giving the cheeks a light slap as the two ground their hips against each other. A pleasant tingle of need and curiosity ran down Asher's spine, and the Demon found he wanted more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-03-2008, 22:56:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe wasn't sure what she'd expected, really -- probably something perverted -- but his offer was actually a pleasant surprise.&nbsp; Distracted as she'd been, that had been a good breakfast... "I hate fast food," she murmured, shivering at the touch of his tongue -- which she really wasn't sure she liked, but which somehow seemed perfect at the moment.&nbsp; "Deal.&nbsp; As long as this includes plenty of satisfaction for me, of course," she added, suddenly suspicious again.<br><br>She wriggled out of her robe, only an annoyance now, and let it fall, never quite letting go or stopping her kisses.&nbsp; "Now let the ravishing begin," she added, smiling as her hand wriggled between them to check on a few things.&nbsp; "And maybe some screaming later...?&nbsp; You know, with pleasure, not annoyance."&nbsp; She <em>knew</em> he'd done something, just knew it.&nbsp; She'd never act like this otherwise... but right now, she didn't care...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>06-03-2008, 08:19:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher grinned, and raised his leg a little, enough for his thigh to press into her groin. "A girl after my own heart. I love a bird that has been <strong>well prepared</strong> and <strong>slow cooked</strong>..." He said, grinding his leg up against her sex for emphasis. The demon watched Zoe remove the robe with a lustful look in his eye, then pitched in by quickly stripping away the girl's T-shirt and bra.<br><br>"Oh, you'll scream plenty. I don't recall ever leaving you unsatisfied, after all. But I do believe I was promised a story, luv." Whispered the spirit, kissing down Zoe's jawline, then descended to her sweet neck. "Be sure to gimme all the juice details." He mentioned, before pulling one of her soft breasts into his warm mouth.<br><br>OOC: Imagination crapped out on me. Many apologies.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-03-2008, 16:32:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe moaned almost in spite of herself -- it was almost embarrassing to be quite so aroused quite so quickly.&nbsp; But that was all his fault, after all...<br><br>She leaned into his mouth as it travelled, shivering faintly as she remembered previous screams at his hands.&nbsp; Then she was forced to focus, at least enough to speak, since he was still insisting on dream details, unfortunately.&nbsp; She would rather have just enjoyed this, but on the other hand, perhaps her giving in there would encourage him to be less tormenting later.<br><br>"There were... tentacles," she began, breathlessly, her nipple rock-hard in his mouth.&nbsp; "Lots of them, dozens, maybe hundreds, holding me down... I mean, suspended.&nbsp; Holding me up in the air."&nbsp; Already her mouth wasn't quite cooperating, and it was only going to get worse at this rate.&nbsp; They kept teasing at me, driving me mad, making me want more and more and never quite giving it to me.&nbsp; So you can see why I thought you were behind it somehow," she added, dryly but still breathlessly.&nbsp; "That's just like you..."<br><br>Her hand reached out, finding his thigh, then moving quickly to his shaft, or perhaps shafts, wondering exactly what he had in store for her down there this time.&nbsp; "Shouldn't we adjourn to the bed?" she asked absently, tugging away at his pants anxiously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>07-03-2008, 04:01:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher suckled hard on Zoe's teat as she regaled him with her story, his tongue flicking over her nipple with every suck. He gave her other breast encouraging squeezes with every detail that Zoe reluctantly relinquished, drawing to draw the story out of her along with her pleasure. He wasn't going to torment her too much this time, since her addiction was coming along nicely, but he didn't see the point of going straight to the fun parts just yet.<br><br>He released her breast and went to adoring it's partner with his tongue, painting the soft skin with his pink muscle. "Yes, the ol' denial does seem to be my trademark. But hey, maybe a part of you enjoys being teased like that. All of that attention, all of that lust, and you being the focus of it. Now, tell me exactly what they did to you. Very in depth, please." Spoke the Demon between licks. He let the girl strip away his pants, leaving him clad in black boxers.<br><br>"Why go to the bed when we've got a perfectly good table?" Asked Asher, pulling back with a smile. He brushed the dishes out of the way, grabbed the Medium and sat her down on top of it. "Keep going." He urged as he went to take her panties.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-03-2008, 04:50:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I most certainly do not enjoy it," Zoe said, icily, though the effect was somewhat ruined by the fact that she ended up gasping as she finished speaking, finding herself being lifted up abruptly onto the table.&nbsp; This wasn't her first choice of place, but it would do; and at least he hadn't broken any plates.<br><br>She wriggled helpfully as he pulled away her panties -- thinking about the dream so much wasn't exactly doing wonders for her self-control, and she was beginning to feel nearly as hot and bothered as she had when she first woke up.&nbsp; "They seemed to take turns," she murmured, pulling his head closer to her breasts again encouragingly.&nbsp; "The tentacles... they were wrapped around me so I couldn't move, and they just teased at me everywhere.&nbsp; And every time I felt like I couldn't stand it anymore, that I was going to come, they'd pull back and leave me there -- they still held on to my arms and legs, but they wouldn't touch me anywhere else.&nbsp; Not until I'd calmed down.&nbsp; Then it would all just start over again."<br><br>She had to pause frequently to catch her breath, and as soon as she was naked, started returning the favor, now wriggling Asher's boxers down to the floor.&nbsp; Her legs half wrapped around his hips, urging him closer.&nbsp; "So I guess you can tell just how frustrated I am right now," she added in a husky whisper, sure that she must be simply radiating need for the Demon to soak up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>10-03-2008, 03:54:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Asher chuckled at Zoe's attempt to be snippy. It really didn't work too well when she was squirming, moaning and struggling for breath. Granted, Asher wasn't doing anything to help her ether with his rough touches of her body and the constant ravishing of her delicious breasts.<br><br>Ah, but her story was wonderful. It sent a shiver of heat through the Demon's back and loins. He could just picture it because, well, Asher did something like that to Zoe when they first met. Curious that Zoe's subconscious would pick something frustrating over something pleasurable. Maybe annoyance was a necessary part of her mental diet or something. In that case, Asher was happy to provide!<br><br>"Oh, I can feel it luv." Asher whispered back, devouring her need and moving his body gently against hers. The demon had a special treat this time for Zoe. His phallus was covered in pink octopus-like suckers. His pulsing organ pushed at the Medium's slick sex, parting the petals and holding there for a moment. Then his cock plunged inside the girl, filling Zoe completely. Asher gave a soft sigh of pleasure as he was engulfed in her wet heat. The suckers gently suckled and caressed her sensitive flesh, trying to bring back the arousal from last night.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-03-2008, 04:53:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zoe had expected to be ashamed about having to describe the dream, and she was, in a way, but right now arousal was mainly just overloading her system.&nbsp; She supposed she'd be mortified later -- hopefully while well away from Asher, who would only enjoy that far too much.<br><br>As she felt his shaft pressing against her, she looked down, and had just enough time to see the odd extra touch he'd added to it this time.&nbsp; Then, to her surprise, he actually sank into her, sliding almost embarrassingly smoothly into her slick passage.&nbsp; She'd expected to be teased mercilessly, as usual, but he pressed all the way into her in one thrust, and she could only gasp at the sensation, as relieved as she was surprised.<br><br>The next moment, the suckers began their work inside her, and her gasp begame a groan.&nbsp; The feeling was all but indescribeable, a dozen tiny mouths sucking and pulling softly but steadily, and in combination with the way he filled and stretched her, it was amazing.&nbsp; Her legs wrapped around him instinctively, and her hands clutched at his shoulders for balance, as she suddenly felt dizzy with arousal.&nbsp; "Oh, god," she murmured, burying her face against the Demon's shoulder as her hips rocked back and forth slightly, savoring the feelings.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>11-03-2008, 07:39:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The lovers clung to each other tightly, the sounds of their heavy breathing filling the air. Asher clutched Zoe's pert rear in his fingers, trying to keep his thick member fully sheathed in Zoe's femininity. He placed several butterfly kisses on the Medium's head, as the suckers worshiped her insides frantically. The demon wallowed in the Medium's need, in her lust, in her pleasure. Now, it was time to move on.<br><br>Slowly, achingly slowly, Asher began to pull out. The suckers continued to work, <em>dragging</em> across her most vulnerable places leisurely as the spirit's swollen shaft retreated. Finally, only the head remained inside Zoe, pulsing with life and promised pleasure. "Now luv, how do you want it?" He asked, running his fingers through her hair. "Hard and fast... or nice and slow?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: One is Never More Alone than in a City (Creeper and Valerian)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-03-2008, 17:03:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A couple of minutes ago, Zoe would have said hard and fast without hesitation.&nbsp; But after the way his newly-designed shaft had felt, pulling slowly and deliciously out of her swollen sex, she was forced to rethink that answer.&nbsp; The only problem, of course, was that it was dangerous to give Asher permission to go slowly, because he might torment her for hours.<br><br>But if it was going to keep feeling like that, maybe she could bear the torment, or at least climax a few times before he could find a way to stop her.&nbsp; She leaned into his caress, vaguely amazed at how tender he was being.&nbsp; "Slow," she murmured, nuzzling gently along his neck.&nbsp; However his shaft looked and felt, the rest of him was utterly human, in sight and smell and taste, and the combination was fantastic.&nbsp; For a little while at least, she could easily forget that he was a demon.&nbsp; "Nice and slow."<br><br>She wriggled closer to the edge of the table, finding a comfortable spot.&nbsp; It occurred to her that Lucy might be watching, but too late now if she was, and at least with Lucy around they could go slowly.&nbsp; She thought of doing this all day, and shuddered, more attracted by the idea than she cared to let on.&nbsp; "God, those things feel good," she gasped, looking down at the odd little suckers, seeming to wink at her enticingly, if extremely strangely.
			</dd>
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