The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]
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				Title: <strong>The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>28-04-2009, 02:33:58</strong>
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				A thousand souls gathered in once place, moving as one in almost perfect unity. Dancing, drinking, and worse permeated the streets of New Orleans, Mardi Gras. Many months from now people were going to have babies born from the activities on these nights, it was just a excuse to get drunk, get laid, and do drugs. Maru couldn't help but be disgusted at the 'American Dream' these pathetic mortals were leading. He hated this time of year, if it wasn't for the importance of the city he would have left it long ago. Maru stayed here, because he was alone. He was the last of his kind, long ago there was a great war, and the Changing Breeds fought to the last, and while there are still some left of the other clans, of his there is just one left. Maru was the last of the Urahl. <br><br>Maru moved through the streets mostly during night when he could afford to be out of his human form into a hybrid form, called Arthren. During the old days his kind were responsible for much of the talk of big foot, and he takes this form putting on a 'festive' outfit looking like a tall hugely built man. He traveled through the streets searching for something, he smelt it there was somebody in this city that could be his salvation. Maru may be the last of his kind, but he didn't wish for that to be the end of their story, the Urahl would live on if he had his way. <br><br>He would save his race somehow.<br><br>He had learned of a spell that might help him in this, but he had to find the right woman for it. He needed a mate, and he needed it soon. Though he was still in his prime, he was bold, reckless, and even in his meditations he still had a tendency to loose his temper. Worse still in his mind was his lust for normal women, he new he had a greater duty to protect life, including humans. He couldn't help it if he still held on to his more primal human emotions, something that his teacher had learned to master. Maru just wished his master could have lived long enough to teach him that lesson. He knew she was in the city, somewhere.<br><br>He just wasn't sure where that was yet.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>28-04-2009, 03:11:12</strong>
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				Alex wandered around Jackson Square, amazed at the revelry and debauchery going on around her. At twenty-five, she'd finally managed to make it down to the Big Easy for her most famous celebration. She wandered the square, taking in the sights and sounds but not really participating. <br><br>She stood out from most of the women running around in celebration in that she still had her clothes on, which visibly consisted of a pair of blue jeans and a black tank top, and she wasn't stumbling around drunk humping everything in sight. She also didn't have the same air of confidence that most of the celebrants had. It wasn't so much that she didn't like herself, she just had reservations about going up to complete strangers that only saw her as a fuck buddy.<br><br>After a short time, she made her way to Cafe Du Monde, her eyes lighting up a little in recognition even though this was her first time in the city. She sat down and waited patiently for a somewhat harried looking waitress to come take her order, which was just an order of beignets and a small cup of hot cocoa.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>28-04-2009, 04:00:13</strong>
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				Maru made is way through the city, then suddenly he smelt something in the air. He wasn't sure what it was but be followed it turning back into his Homid or human form in a alleyway, discarding his mask onto the ground as he followed it through Jackson Square. He was dark, tall, and handsome by most standards in his Homid form, a few of the women hit on him as he passed by, not even giving them a second look as he followed the smell, it seemed to grow stronger. <br><br>He thought about how to approach her if he did find her, she would be somewhat like him that he knew. The spell wouldn't work if she wasn't in tune with the spirits of the Urahl, finally he almost passed the cafe, but before he did he saw her. He smirked a little as he walked into the cafe calming himself as he walked over to her, <strong>"Is this seat taken?"</strong> He asked softly, with a warm smile. He was now wearing a casual business suit, unlike the clothing he had on in his Arthren form. He had dark brown eyes, a rugged looking face with a 5 o clock shadow, and short hair that almost matched his eyes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>28-04-2009, 04:15:31</strong>
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				Alex looked the man over, her blue eyes containing a wary curiosity. She wasn't used to men coming up and talking to her in an obviously interested manner. A smile tugs at her lips as she contemplates how to answer him. "I guess it depends on who's asking?" Her eyes sparking with humor as she wondered how he would respond.<br><br>Overall, she did think he was cute, and would let him join her. She just had a habit of messing with people, if noting else to see if they were worth the effort to get to know.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>28-04-2009, 04:21:33</strong>
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				Maru smiled softly at her his brown eyes shining from the lights of the city, <strong>"Well nobody you have met before, but somebody that was hoping to get to know you, my name is Caradoc Maru, though my friends call me 'doc' most of the time." </strong> He let out a soft chuckle, <strong>"You have to forgive my name, my parents were strange ones they were hippies I think or something like that. Though Caradoc is Celtic."</strong> <br><br>He shrugged a little, <strong>"Does that work or is there a password I have to say?"</strong> He winked at her chuckling softly.
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				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>28-04-2009, 04:36:36</strong>
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				She nods, a smile slowly slipping across her face. "There's no password, necessarily. Though I'm always interested in many of the ancient societies." She gestures to the other chair. "Please feel free to sit down."<br><br>Once he was seated, she continued smiling as she reaches her hand across the table. "You can call me Alex." With her free hand she brushes her hair from her face.
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				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>28-04-2009, 05:12:31</strong>
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				He chuckled softly as he sat down in front of her, <strong>"Don't know much about the Celts, though I have done a lot of research on the Native Americans, I teach college around here."</strong> He gave her a warm smile ordering some coffee,<strong> "So what is a nice girl like you doing here in here during Mardi Gras alone if you don't mind me asking? Also it's a pleasure to meet you Alex."</strong> <br><br>He took her hand, and kissed it softly thinking to himself, <em>'This is the one.'</em> After he got the coffee he smiled taking a long drink of it after it was cool enough, <strong>"That's better."</strong>
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				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>28-04-2009, 05:54:19</strong>
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				She shrugged. "It's no big deal, though it would have been cool if you knew about them. But Native Americans are a plus. You'll have to tell a little of what you know about the different tribes." She took a sip of her cocoa. "It's actually kinda silly, the reason I came down here for." She said looking out at the drunken crowd. "I have this one book series that I love to read, and most of the books take place here in the Big Easy. I've been wanting to come down here for Mardi Gras for the last six years, at least." She shrugged. "It's a bit silly, I know."<br><br>She watched as a pair of drunk girls walked past trying to swallow each other whole while not bumping into any of the other revelers. "Unlike most people that come here, I didn't come to get drunk or get screwed by half the city. My body doesn't like alcohol very much, and I've never been a fan of having random sex just because everyone else is doing it."
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				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>28-04-2009, 06:28:16</strong>
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				He smiled softly at her not letting his attention change from her, <strong>"I see, no its not silly. I can understand that."</strong> He sipped his coffee watching her for a moment, <strong>"Its chaotic this time of year, really I don't like it to be honest."</strong> Looking over at her for a moment he chuckled, <strong>"Well I have read some about them, I had to learn quite a bit about ancient cultures when I was getting my PHD."</strong> <br><br>He looked into her eyes for a moment nodding, <strong>"I am the same way, I hate all of this...its not fun at all. Not for me at least, the city is always chaotic, but it gets worse this time of year obviously."</strong> He chuckled a little, <strong>"I rather have a conversation like this." </strong>He winked at her.
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				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>28-04-2009, 06:40:52</strong>
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				She smiles at his comment on the chaos. "What city isn't chaotic? I've lived in the city and in the sticks, and cities are always chaotic." She bit into one of her beignets, a little of the white powder sprinkling down to the table. "What's your favorite part about the Native American culture?"<br><br>She smiled and blushed a little when he said he'd rather sit and talk. "You probably say that to all the women you talk to, don't you?" She asked trying to act like his laugh hadn't affected her like it had.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>28-04-2009, 07:17:56</strong>
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				He smiled a little,<strong> "Well small towns aren't too bad, then again I can't make a living in those towns...besides there is something special here, something magical."</strong> He chuckled a little watching her eat, <strong>"Well I love the mythology...the stories, and how close they live with nature."</strong> <br><br>He smiled warmly at her, <strong>"No, I don't talk to many women to be honest, just lovely ones like yourself."</strong> He gave her a little wink as he finished his coffee looking over at her, <strong>"So what are your&nbsp; plans tonight? If you don't mind me asking?"</strong>
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				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>28-04-2009, 15:03:57</strong>
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				She laughed. "Not unless the small town is established around a college, like a few of the towns back home. But you are right this place does have a magic to it. Maybe it's all the vampires rumored to live here." She gave a shrug and grinned at him. "Although I'm more partial to shapeshifters, they don't have that whole daylight issue."<br><br>She shook her head. "Many is qualitative, you know, so you could have met hundreds of 'lovely' girls before me. As for my plans for the evening, I was going to finish my cocoa and finish my beignets. After that, I was maybe going to wander for a little bit more before heading back to my hotel room, and hope I'm not turned into someone's puke bucket between the beignets and my hotel room."
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				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>30-04-2009, 02:02:49</strong>
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				He chuckled softly, <strong>"I suppose that is true."</strong> He let out a soft laugh, <strong>"Well the Vampires are all in Europe this time of year, you know they fly north...east for the winter. Even though it isn't winter."</strong> He laughed some more looking down at his cup, <strong>"Shapeshifters huh? Don't really know too much about the."</strong> He lied as he looked back up at her, <strong>"There were stories of men becoming animals in the Ovids Metamorphosis, and 1001 Nights though."</strong><br><br>He smiled as he looked at her, <strong>"Well I would love to be your escort around the town, I know it pretty well, and I know how to stay away from where the festival is at the moment. If you like the escort that is?"</strong>
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				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>30-04-2009, 02:12:39</strong>
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				She shrugged. "I didn't know that vampires migrated." She said with a laugh, slipping the last beignets into her mouth and licking the sugar from her fingers. "Never heard of the books, or whatever they are, that you're talking about. But I do find it hard to believe that you don't know much about shapeshifters, especially since there are a few stories about them in native legend depending on which tribes you focused on of course." She shrugged again.<br><br>"If you wish to show me around the Big Easy, I can't say I'd be opposed to it. Just don't think that I'm being easy by accepting you invitation." She gave him a cheeky grin before she drank the last of her cocoa. "I'm ready to go when you are."
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				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>30-04-2009, 20:57:20</strong>
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				He smiled a little, <strong>"Well I focus more on the hard history of them, rather than the mythology. Though I do enjoy the mythical elements to it, that's not what I teach. Obviously since vampires aren't real they can't migrate." </strong>He gave her a tiny wink as he nodded, <strong>"You are right though, there are a few stories about it."</strong> <br><br>He smiled softly at her, <strong>"Don't worry I will play nice."</strong> He said with a chuckle as he stood up paying for the two of them, <strong>"My treat."</strong> He said not really giving her the chance to stop him as he lead her from the cafe through the streets of the city, he smiled over at her, <strong>"Well what would you like to see? You seem to be interested in the mystical, maybe I should take you to the Chartres Street. There are some really old houses there, along with more psychics, mediums, and mystics than you can shake a stick at."</strong>
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				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>30-04-2009, 21:57:01</strong>
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				She laughed. "If you think vampires and the like don't exist, you must not have been raised right. You of all people should know that all myths are based in reality at some point." She shrugged. "Just because science hasn't proved that they exist, doesn't mean that they aren't out their hiding and waiting for normal humans to accept them."<br><br>She gave him another cheeky grin as he said he'd play nice. "Good, though I think I could make you play nice if I wanted to." When he offered to pay for her order, she started to protest before simply saying 'thank you'. She shrugged when he asked where she wanted to go first. "It doesn't really matter. I have no problem just wandering, as long as you don't mind staying away from the worst of the party making."
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				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>30-04-2009, 22:05:54</strong>
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				He looked with some amusement, <em>'A open mind.'</em> He thought to himself, <em>'Just what I need.'</em> He chuckled softly, <strong>"Maybe that's the case, myths do often have some base in facts your right."</strong> He didn't say much more on the subject of vampires, he didn't like to think about them.<br><br>He smirked at her grin, <strong>"Well I don't mind, I rather be some place more intimate anyways."</strong> HE winked at her as he lead her away from the cafe, and the party walking down a lonely, almost empty street as he spoke, <strong>"So how would you get me to play nice?"</strong>
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				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>30-04-2009, 23:21:06</strong>
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				She shrugged as she walked beside him. "I'd have to know you better to be intimate with you." she gave him a grin, which seemed to be her favorite facial expression, when he asked about her methods. "I have my ways. Mostly training in a couple different grappling forms. And I am rather good, in my opinion."<br><br>She wondered if he'd have a problem with a woman actually being able to hold her own. She'd had guys that were scared that she could kick their asses, or didn't like the fact that she was just as capable of taking care of herself.
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				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>30-04-2009, 23:57:04</strong>
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				He smirked a little, <strong>"I was just saying I wanted more intimate surroundings, nothing about being intimate with you. Now that you mention it though..."</strong> He laughed playfully winking at her,<strong> "Oh I see your a warrior? I do a bit of training myself."</strong> He chuckled a little, <strong>"I wouldn't mind seeing how strong you were that's for sure."</strong> He lead her down small little streets, telling her about the buildings there, and the stories behind them. <br><br>It was like he knew the city like the back of his hand, but after a few hours of leading her around he asked her, <strong>"Well would you like me to walk you back to your hotel?"</strong>
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				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>01-05-2009, 00:16:05</strong>
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				She gave him a skeptical look. "Intimate surroundings lend themselves to more intimate interactions, usually. And I wouldn't say I was a warrior per se, just that I can handle myself." She looked him over appraisingly. "Any time you want to have a go, let me know. Though, I'm only gonna be down here until the end of the week."<br><br>She followed him through the city, enjoying herself greatly. About the time he asked if she'd like an escort back to her hotel, she yawned and nodded her head. "Yeah, that would probably be a good idea. Never know what kind of crazies are lurking around this city so late at night."
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				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>03-05-2009, 00:58:31</strong>
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				He smiled softly nodding, <strong>"I suppose that is true, funny how that works."</strong> He said chuckling softly as he walked with her,<strong> "Well not sure how well I would do, but I will take you up on that."</strong> He frowned a little thinking to himself, <em>'Only a week to do this...'</em> <br><br>He looked back at her his frown turning back into a soft smile towards her. He chuckled and nodded,<strong>"Alright lets go to your hotel."</strong> After figuring out where it was he led her there smiling at her when they got to the door, <strong>"Well I had a lovely evening with you."</strong> He took out a piece of paper writing on it a number, <strong>"Here is my card, with my cell on it. If you would like to call me."</strong>
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				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>03-05-2009, 01:20:39</strong>
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				She nodded and told him which hotel she was staying in, since he knew the city so well he knew where the hotel was. She enjoyed the walk to the hotel more than she thought possible, especially since she was walking with a near stranger. She smiled and took the slip of paper from him.<br><br>"Thank you." She said. "Now are there any particular times I shouldn't call you? I'd hate to ruin your beauty sleep, or other such activities."
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				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>04-05-2009, 00:18:37</strong>
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				He smiled warmly at her at the door to the hotel shaking his head, <strong>"No, not really. Don't have any classes right at the moment, so I don't have any previous engagements. So call whenever you want. I am sort of a night owl though I warn you."</strong><br><br>He winked at her chuckling as he bowed his head to her slightly opening the door for you, <strong>"I hope you have a wonderful night, and I hope you have pleasant dreams."</strong> He smiled at her as she left, leaving himself walking back to his own home. He had plans for her already, but he had to seduce her for the first part of her change to occur.<br><br>He wondered if he would be able to in time before she was going to leave, but he didn't let himself think like that for long. He knew he could make her his mate, it was just a matter of time. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>04-05-2009, 02:44:34</strong>
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				She smiled and nodded at him him. "I will. hopefully you will do the same." she turned and headed into the hotel, a smile playing at her lips. She made to her room before her mind lost control of her body and she started giggling, much like a school girl. She flopped down on her bed and stared up a the ceiling, wondering if she was crazy for thinking that Caradoc might actually like her.<br><br>After about ten minutes, she rolled off her bed and and went over to her laptop. She really needed another woman's advice, and the only person she ever turned to for this kind of advice was her sister. She ended up talking with her sister for the better part of two hours, but didn't make much headway. It seemed to be almost fifty-fifty as to whether or not he might be interested in anything beyond sex, but her sister still encouraged her to at least go for the sex.<br><br>So she signed off from talking with her sister and decided to call Caradoc in the morning and see if he wanted to spend more time together. Maybe he'd show her around more of the city, or they could go catch a movie or something. She shook her head as she realized she was obsessing like a high schooler, and that didn't bode well to her. She crawled into bed and quickly fell asleep, thinking of Caradoc.
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				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>05-05-2009, 05:16:01</strong>
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				Caradoc wandered home with a soft smile on his lips, and a slight jump in his step. While he didn't know if this was going to work or not he had a good feeling. Plus he enjoyed talking with her, there was just something about that was intoxicating. Plus she was strong, which meant she would be well built to give birth to their children. He laughed a little to himself as he walked back to his home, going down a flight of stairs to a small cave under it.<br><br>He smiled to himself as he turned into a full bear to sleep for that night, which he found somewhat difficult since he kept thinking about her, and undressing her with his mind. His human lustful tendencies were proving to be a problem. As they often were. He slept only to wake up to a phone call, he almost tried to answer it like a bear, but as he reached his claw-like hands out to take the phone he blinked, and turned into a human, answering the phone, “Hello?”
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				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>05-05-2009, 05:52:01</strong>
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				"Oh, uh..hi. I didn't think you'd pick up this early, well I guess it's not that early since it's almost ten. But some people might consider it early, I think, depending on when they sleep and all that." Was what he first heard from the other end. If he paid close enough attention, he'd hear the sound of skin smacking skin. "I'm sorry." She said, sounding sincere and slightly embarrassed. "I don't normally call guys I like, cause I tend to say stupid things like I just did." The sound of another smack. "I'm sorry, again. I was just calling to see if you wanted to go do something today, like maybe catch a movie or something. If you can't or don't want to, that's fine. I'm used to guys just wanting to spend time one on one, and you're probably busy or something anyway..." She trailed off as she started mentally kicking herself for her stupidity.<br><br>She knew she sounded stupid, and probably worse than a high school girl asking the guy she liked to prom. It had seemed like a good idea to call him after she'd woken up and taken a shower, but as soon as she heard his voice sounding like he'd just woken up, she started to spaz out. No wonder all her guy friends didn't see her as anything more than one of the guys.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>05-05-2009, 06:01:55</strong>
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				"Oh, uh..hi. I didn't think you'd pick up this early, well I guess it's not that early since it's almost ten. But some people might consider it early, I think, depending on when they sleep and all that." Was what he first heard from the other end. If he paid close enough attention, he'd hear the sound of skin smacking skin. "I'm sorry." She said, sounding sincere and slightly embarrassed. "I don't normally call guys I like, cause I tend to say stupid things like I just did." The sound of another smack. "I'm sorry, again. I was just calling to see if you wanted to go do something today, like maybe catch a movie or something. If you can't or don't want to, that's fine. I'm used to guys just wanting to spend time one on one, and you're probably busy or something anyway..." She trailed off as she started mentally kicking herself for her stupidity.<br><br>She knew she sounded stupid, and probably worse than a high school girl asking the guy she liked to prom. It had seemed like a good idea to call him after she'd woken up and taken a shower, but as soon as she heard his voice sounding like he'd just woken up, she started to spaz out. No wonder all her guy friends didn't see her as anything more than one of the guys.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>06-05-2009, 05:41:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Caradoc listened quietly on the other side of the line, he had to try, and hold back a laugh. She was very cute, that was for sure. Finally he chuckled softly, and deeply as he spoke, <strong>“Its no problem you haven't said anything thats stupid. As far as mornings go, I tend to be up fairly early, except during the winter.”</strong> He laughed mostly because it was funny to him since bears , “Alright well I would love to do something today with you, nothing on the menu thats for sure.” He smiled warmly to himself thinking that this was going to be easier than the had thought at first. <br><br>He finally said, <strong>“Well did you want me to pick you up for a early lunch maybe? And a night on the town if your not busy.”</strong> He was now wondering what he was going to wear, and how he was going to explain changes she will start to undergo. He decided not to worry about it though, one step at a time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>06-05-2009, 06:05:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed, feeling glad that he couldn't see her full on blush. "I'm down here on vacation, Doc. The only thing keeping me busy is relaxing and enjoying myself, which I think would be funner with company. So, what ever you're up for. Lunch, night on the town, whatever." She gave a shrug, even though he couldn't see it.<br><br>"The only thing I'd need to know is what should I dress for?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>06-05-2009, 06:38:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled when she called him 'doc', <strong>"Glad to hear that, well I will do my best to make it fun then."</strong> He laughed softly to himself, <strong>"Well I will pick you up in a few hours then, as far as dress goes just something comfortable will be fine. I will be waiting in the lobby of the hotel for you."</strong> He talked to her for as little longer before he hung up the phone, and got dressed.<br><br>A few hours later he was in the lobby. He was wearing a simple pair of black pants, and a sports coat, he was looking over a newspaper though in truth he wasn't really reading it as he waited for her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>06-05-2009, 06:54:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She spoke her acceptance of his arrival time, and enjoyed the little bit of chatting that they did before hanging up. She dug through her bags looking for a good outfit, and finally settled on a pair of blue jeans and a t-shirt with, of all things, a couple of bears on the front.<br><br>A couple hours later she strolled down to the lobby to find Caradoc reading a newspaper. "Am I interrupting anything, or is the newspaper really that interesting the day after Mardi Gras?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>06-05-2009, 07:05:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled up at her, <strong>"No not at all, just waiting for you."</strong> He smiled warmly at her standing up giving her a small hug before he said, <strong>"Well lets get to my car, and we can decide where we are going to go."</strong> He led her outside to a old looking BMW, about 5 or so years old. He opened the door for her before moving to the drivers side, pulling away from the hotel.<br><br>After a few moments he smiled over at her, <strong>"Well now, what should we do? You said you like fighting we could do that."</strong> He chuckled softly, <strong>"Or get a bite to eat if your hungry?"</strong>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>06-05-2009, 07:17:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She grinned at him as she followed him out to his car. She didn't really have an opinion about his car, since the car she drove back home was just as old if not older. But she climbed into the vehicle and buckled herself in. <br><br>"I guess it depends on who's buying and, if you're footing the bill, how much you're willing to feed me." she gave a nonchalant shrug. "Cause I tend to eat a bit more after working out than I do before hand. Plus, a big meal is an endurance sapper too."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>09-05-2009, 20:46:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled at her nodding a little, <strong>"Of course I am paying for the meal, its not proper to let the woman pay."</strong> He winked at her laughing softly as they drove, he was fairly cautious keeping both hands on the wheel like he didn't drive much. That or he had been in a accident recently. <br><br>Nodding at her he nodded, <strong>"Well I suppose we will see how tough you are first."</strong> He winked at her as he changed lanes driving from the French Quarter into a more quiet part of New Orleans stopping in front of a older looking house, <strong>"Well I live here, I use my basement as a gym."</strong> He stopped the car, walking around after he got out to open the door for her. The house itself was two stories tall, and looked to be maybe 50 or more years old.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>10-05-2009, 04:59:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at him. "It's actually not proper to <em>make</em> a woman pay for the meal. I'm perfectly willing to go dutch, though." She said watching him and wondering whether he didn't drive often, or if he'd recently been in an accident.<br><br>"Oh, so you wish to get beat by a woman before lunch, eh?" She said with a laugh. "Can't say I have ever met a guy that willing to spar with me." She made a noise of appreciation when his house came into view. "Wow." was all she said as they pulled up in front of it. "I'd have a gym in the basement, too, if I had a place like this. What do you do that you're loaded enough to afford this place?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>11-05-2009, 08:23:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled back at her, <strong>”Oh okay is that how it works? Good to know.”</strong> He laughed softly at her comment, amused by this woman. She was perfect, or at least seemed to be. Smirking softly at her comment about being beaten he said, <strong>“Oh is that what you think is going to happen? Well I will show you.”</strong> He winked as he led her inside, the house itself wasn't in good condition, nor was it very clean. It wasn't covered in old food trash or anything, it was just disorganized. Caradoc chuckled softly, <strong>“Sorry about the mess. This house has been in my family for a long time, so I didn't need to buy it.”</strong> He took his jacket off leading her down a set of stone stairs.<br><br>The basement was fairly large, and had a few pieces of gym equipment along with a small television, she also saw a square ring like they use in boxing. Putting the jacket down on a table near the ring he looked at her, <strong>“So what sort of rules should we have?”</strong> He grinned, and winked at her, <strong>”I wouldn't want to hurt you after all.”</strong>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Changes in The Wind [Devilstrike/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Diabolus Lupus</strong> on <strong>11-05-2009, 15:10:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shrugged. "I don't know. That's just the way I feel about it. And yes that is what I think will happen." She said with a grin as they walked into the house. She looked at the building with a slight fascination that was tempered by the slight disarray of the inside. "I guess that's a good thing. I mean it's a nice house, really beautiful." She said following him through to the basement stairs.<br><br>Once they got downstairs, she noticed the room looked in better shape that the upper floor had had. "Tap out or both shoulder on the mat for a five count is a win?" She gave him a grin that promised a good fight. "You're not gonna hurt me. I'm used to getting thrown around on a mat."
			</dd>
		</dl>
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