SirAlexTheFirst: ~~~~~~GO~~~~~~

AndrewRogue: (XD)

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter looks to Zao, a bit critically, but he nods:: "I can't see any reason why not, Zao."

Dark Japheth: (I'm almost disappointed.)

Dark Japheth: Zao's eyes get HUGE. "Really?"

AndrewRogue: *she smiles softly* "But shouldn't we triple check that he's a spy who wants to kill you or me or someone?"

Adm H Sopko: "Aurelia was, and look how that turned out... symbolically, at least..." ::He sighs and nods again:: "Yes... it's a risk, I know... but we need the support of the willing."

Dark Japheth: (At a glance, how old is Hunter?)

Adm H Sopko: (Early 20s.)

Dark Japheth: (Ok)

Adm H Sopko: (22 to be exact)

AndrewRogue: ~...I'm not heavily kidding Hunter. I... want to trust him. I really do.~

Dark Japheth: He can hardly contain his joy. "You won't regret it, Hunter Sopko, child of Delegate William Sopko."

Adm H Sopko: ::He chuckles:: "I doubt I will, Zao. Welcome aboard."

AndrewRogue: *she nods* "Right."

Dark Japheth: He immediately nods. "So what are Pillars?" (.....anime drop is necessary here.)

Adm H Sopko: ::He laughs:: "We'll explain at home... there's one more place I'd like to visit."

Dark Japheth: Zao nods and clicks on the button that says Autofollow

Dark Japheth: (AI style- Jedi/Droid.)

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter heads over to the Church of Luthien!::

AndrewRogue: "I... suppose."

Dark Japheth: (We are in Gelendar, yes?)

Adm H Sopko: (Yes)

AndrewRogue: (Indeed we are.)

Dark Japheth: "This is the church that had the Love Everyone outreach program?"

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: "Yes... that'd be the one."

AndrewRogue: *she obviously looks a bit confused* "What are we doing here anyway?"

SirAlexTheFirst: Good question.

Dark Japheth: "I would guess to offer prayer to the spirit of Love."

Adm H Sopko: ::He shrugs:: "Old friend I need to thank for something." ::He smiles and heads in::

AndrewRogue: (You are a bastard :p) *she follows*

SirAlexTheFirst: Looks about the same as the last time you were here. Smiles and laughter and conversation abound...

SirAlexTheFirst: For those who haven't seen it before

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter heads in, looking for Kate!::

Dark Japheth: (.......)

SirAlexTheFirst: The Temple of Luthien in Gelendar is a large domeish building, the interior of which is filled with padding, soft colored lighting, decorations and knickknacks soothing to the eye, and lots of smiling staff.

SirAlexTheFirst: Most of the people inside seem less than organized; many are praying, reading, or just relaxing and hanging out in their own ways.

SirAlexTheFirst: Some are dancing and singing, others are painting, and there's a magic show going on for children right outside the front door.

SirAlexTheFirst: A warm and fuzzy feeling pervades the entire temple, making all within it feel like they're safe and at home.

SirAlexTheFirst: Hunter will find Kate in a cozy sideroom, reading by herself.

AndrewRogue: *just sorta stands behind Hunter, vaguely wondering what he wants*

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter smiles, the place bringing back some fond, some humorous, and some not so much the other two memories. When he finds Kate, he walks in:: "I hope you at least have your social moments as well, or you'll have

Adm H Sopko: a depressing next couple of years."

Dark Japheth: Zao knows this is not his place. He will go to a spot with books, and will read. This time he will pick... Astrology.

SirAlexTheFirst: Kate looks up, startled. "Ah? Hunter! Why, hello!"

SirAlexTheFirst: She rises to greet him. "What brings you here?"

Adm H Sopko: ::He smiles:: "Nothing in particular. We were in the neighborhood and figured we'd check up on you. How have things been?"

Dark Japheth has left the room.

SirAlexTheFirst: "They've been very well; how are you? I heard something happened again with Verity?"

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods, sighing a bit:: "Yes... Whittyre captured him, along with Jerriford... we're at a loss of what to do, really."

SirAlexTheFirst: "Oh... that's a shame." She looks concerned. "Is there anything we can do to help?"

Adm H Sopko: "We're working on it... if there is anything we can think of, we will ask, though." ::He gives her a big smile:: "And thank you for your letter."

SirAlexTheFirst: "OH! Did you like it?" *smiles*

Adm H Sopko: ::He smiles and nods:: "Yes. It really helped us a lot when I opened it. It was exactly what we needed, thank you."

SirAlexTheFirst: Kate giggles. "You're more than welcome."

Adm H Sopko: "Is there anything new thats happened around here?"

AndrewRogue: *nods and adds* "Thank you. It really did cheer us up."

SirAlexTheFirst: "Umm... not really. Things have been very quiet. I kind of like it this way." And to Aria, she adds, "Thank you too!"

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods, smiling a bit in relief:: "Well, finding comfort in the quiet times is a wonderful thing."

AndrewRogue: *she smiles weakly* "Its nice to get peace for a while. I hope you can keep it and enjoy it."

SirAlexTheFirst: "Thank you both. I hope your journey goes well!"

AndrewRogue: "Thank you Kate. Best to you too."

Adm H Sopko: "Thanks for that..." ::He chuckles:: "We'll need all the help we can get, as usual."

SirAlexTheFirst: "So...." Kate twists a bit of her hair in her fingers. "Do you need help with something?"

AndrewRogue: *defers to Hunter, she's still not quite sure WHAT they need anymore*

Adm H Sopko: (This feels like Suikoden)

Adm H Sopko: (I'm character collecting!)

AndrewRogue: (Heh.)

Adm H Sopko: "Well... we always do... but I'm... not sure you would be able to, Kate."

AndrewRogue: (Lag?)

AndrewRogue: (<.<)

SirAlexTheFirst: Kate waits for Hunter to continue. When it becomes apparent he's not going to, she gives a little nod. "Um... well... good luck, then!"

Adm H Sopko: ::He blinks, a little surprised at how easily she accepted that. He smiles and ruffles her hair a bit:: "Thanks. We'll stop in to say hi again."

SirAlexTheFirst: *giggles* "Have fun. You're gonna do great things, Hunter. And Hunter's friends," she quickly amends, then waves.

AndrewRogue: *she nods and waves farewell, not taking any apparent note of the necessary ammendment*

Adm H Sopko: ::Aww... it warms the old heart, after Tarin's tirade:: "Thank you, Kate... that means a lot. We'll be seeing you." ::He exits!::

AndrewRogue: "That was awful nice of you Hunter." *following, duh*

SirAlexTheFirst: Ookay. Where now?

Adm H Sopko: Sense motive for Sarcasm?

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Adm H Sopko: 11

AndrewRogue: No.

AndrewRogue: Nada. She does think it was nice of you to thank her.

Adm H Sopko: Ha

Adm H Sopko: "Yeah... I feel kinda bad though... she really did want to help out."

Adm H Sopko: "Honestly, I was expecting her to at least ask why I said she wasn't ready for it..."

AndrewRogue: *she sighs* "Its... probably a lot better she doesn't. A lot."

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: "I agree... I'm just surprised is all."

AndrewRogue: *she sighs* "Maybe you're just losing your charm."

AndrewRogue: *there's a surprising bit of tease in the statement*

Adm H Sopko: ::He smirks, looking to her:: "I need to get you away from Lea before you start developing her bad habits."

AndrewRogue: "I'm... sorry. I still feel..." *she simply sighs in earnest* "...I'm still a little worked up."

Adm H Sopko: ::He takes her hand again, giving it a reassuring squeeze:: "It's alright, Aria..."

AndrewRogue: "I... know he wanted the best for me. I know he loves me. But... it feels... it feels so much like Dad just kicked me out, like I'm done with them."

Adm H Sopko: ::He smiles:: "I know the feeling."

AndrewRogue: "Ah... I'm sorry. You... went through something worse." *she forces a smile* "We're all such sorry stories aren't we? Shall we get back?"

Adm H Sopko: ::He shakes his head:: "I went through something similar, no more or less worse... but yes, lets get back."

Adm H Sopko: VOIP! Back to Pernolde!

SirAlexTheFirst: VOIP indeed.

Adm H Sopko: Assuming we haven't done anything IMPORTANT in Gelendar

AndrewRogue: Heh

Adm H Sopko: So back home we go!

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea isn't there yet when they get back, but she wanders in soon thereafter, having put in some time at the office to catch up on things::

AndrewRogue: "Hello Lea."

Adm H Sopko: ::She gives a little wave to them both:: "Hey." ::She wanders to do what she normally does after work, a nice long relaxing shower::

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter chuckles a bit at her routine:: "Some things never change."

AndrewRogue: (Showers rock.) *Aria looks over to Hunter* "I... I think I'm going to go lay down for a bit."

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: "Alright... I'll have Michael get started on dinner in the meantime. I'll come up to get you when it's ready."

AndrewRogue: "Thank you Hunter. And... I'm sorry about all that happened. You really shouldn't have had to sit through that."

Adm H Sopko: ::He shrugs:: "You've been there for me through all of my crisis. It was the least I could do." ::He leans in and gives her a hug:: "Feel better, alright?"

AndrewRogue: "I'm... I'm sure I will." *she returns it tightly*

Adm H Sopko: ::And Hunter wanders to the kitchen::

AndrewRogue: *and she shall go upstairs to lay down on her bed*

Adm H Sopko: ::When Aria heads up to the room, she can hear the shower running, but when she enters her room, she finds, LEA! HOW DOES SHE DO THAT?!"

Adm H Sopko: ::

SirAlexTheFirst: (It's magic!)

AndrewRogue: (It is <.<)

AndrewRogue: "Ah!" *she looks a bit surprised to see her standing in her room* "Lea?"

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea looks to her passively, which is better than the hidden contempt of before:: "Hello, Arianna. I believe we need to talk."

AndrewRogue: "Weren't you... taking a shower?" *she looks a bit confused, but goes to sit down on her bed*

Adm H Sopko: ::She chuckles, amused:: "I am an agent for the Yarovan, honey. I think I can pull off a simple trick like this."

AndrewRogue: "Apparently. What... what is it we need to talk about?" *she sounds a bit cautious*

Adm H Sopko: "I think thats pretty obvious..."

AndrewRogue: *she blinks* "Look... Lea. Could you be a little less mysterious? Please?"

Adm H Sopko: ::He sighs, laughing a bit:: "Hunter."

AndrewRogue: "Oh."

Adm H Sopko: (She)

Adm H Sopko: "I know you talked to him last night... what did... he say?"

AndrewRogue: "I... we mostly talked about what happened after I died."

Adm H Sopko: ::She nods:: "Did you talk about... well... you at all?"

AndrewRogue: "Y-yes. For a little."

AndrewRogue: "I... did tell Hunter I... I love him. And... he said it to me too."

Adm H Sopko: ::She nods again:: "I'm sorry if I'm prying but what did he tell you... about you two?"

AndrewRogue: "I... know he loves you too Lea. I told him as much... He doesn't know what he's going to do yet. I... even if he chooses you, I'll be happy enough as his friend."

Adm H Sopko: ::She sighs:: "Thats exactly what he told me..." ::She rolls her eyes:: "It's good to see at least his consistancy hasn't changed, among other things."

AndrewRogue: *she chuckles weakly* "Right."

AndrewRogue: "But we all know how awkward this is. What... what did you want to say to me that you had to sneak in here?"

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea laughs a bit, seemingly to something she thought of, before speaking again:: "Listen, Aria... I know we've both been trying to catch Hunter's attention... and... well, I have an idea that is sure to...

Adm H Sopko: if we work together..."

AndrewRogue: "You do?"

Adm H Sopko: ::She nods sagely:: "Of course, it may seem a little... odd to you, but please remain openminded."

AndrewRogue: *she looks at her curiously and then nods* "Okay."

Adm H Sopko: "You know how much stress this is causing Hunter... as well as you and I, but thats beside the point... the raid thats coming up... I don't think it's wise for him to be going into

Adm H Sopko: it with this dominating his mind. So I just think, for one night, we should pitch in and try to help him relieve that stress." ::It's spoken in an odd tone, one Aria can't get her mind around::

AndrewRogue: "We... we all really need to get rid of our stresses. But if at least him... do you really have a good idea?"

Adm H Sopko: "Oh, well, it'll undoubtably help us with that too." ::She laughs a bit:: "But yeah... I think if we wait in his room after dinner, he can wander in to find a little 'present' waiting for him."

AndrewRogue: "You... got him a present?" *she looks relatively confused*

Adm H Sopko: ::She blinks, and laughs a bit:: "You really have no idea what I'm talking about, do you?"

AndrewRogue: *she looks a bit embarassed* "Not... really."

Adm H Sopko: "Have you ever had sex, Aria?"

AndrewRogue: *she forms an embarassed bridge with her hands as she shakes her head* "N-no."

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea chuckles:: "I figured... well, you may be little miss innocent virgin, but I'm not, and I'm not about to go running into those labs with built up sexual tension. I've worked under it before, and it totally

Adm H Sopko: kills the feel of the mission."

AndrewRogue: *she looks notably embarassed* "Ah... I'm sorry... I think..."

Adm H Sopko: ::She shakes her head:: "Nothing to be sorry about... but are you getting what I mean now?"

AndrewRogue: *shes turning redder by the moment* "Y-you mean... both of us? And... him?"

Adm H Sopko: "Mmhm."

AndrewRogue: "But... uhm... wouldn't I... I'm still a virgin. I'd... be in the... way. I mean... you and him have... uhm... had sex before..."

Adm H Sopko: ::She shrugs:: "The way I figure it, is he's not going to touch either of us that way until he's chosen...we don;t know how long thats going to take, so it's

Adm H Sopko: a great way to help him along in the choice maybe, and shows him that there is no hosility between us."

Adm H Sopko: "And besides, a girl's first time is very important. I'll be able to prevent him from doing anything stupid."

AndrewRogue: *she nods... slightly* "That... makes sense... And... if... when... uhm... I wouldn't want him to... uhm... do something stupid."

Adm H Sopko: ::She laughs:: "And you know him... it's entirely possible."

AndrewRogue: *she laughs softly, albeit a little hesitatingly, with her* "With him it always is."

Adm H Sopko: "Mm. So what do you say? Are you really ready to throw caution to the wind for a night of passion and exploration?"

AndrewRogue: *shes silent for a long moment as she thinks about... everything. Her life...* "Y-yes. I think." *she nods a bit sharply*

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea's eyes widen a bit in surprise, and she smiles:: "Well, it's good to see you can break first impressions..."

AndrewRogue: *she looks slightly abashed* "What?"

Adm H Sopko: "I never thought you'd agree to it. Figured you were too prudish or something."

AndrewRogue: "I... if it makes us all feel better... or even if you just think it helps him some..." *she looks horribly embarassed again* "I... I do want to with..." *sort of trails off embarassedly*

Adm H Sopko: ::She smiles:: "Don't be embarrassed to say it. You'll have to be made of stronger stuff than that, hon. Never be afraid to say what you want, or how you feel to him. He likes that..."

AndrewRogue: *she manages a slight laugh* "R-right. It... just feels so odd to say..." *she looks embaressedly considering* "Lea... when did you... uhm... first sleep with Hunter?"

Adm H Sopko: "Hmm.. god, I must have been around your age, actually."

AndrewRogue: "Did he... uhm... do something stupid?"

Adm H Sopko: ::She smiles a bit:: "Not really... it was just the general awkwardness of two teens not know what the hell we were doing... I'd say we got better though.

Adm H Sopko: He may not be a 'world famous sexual healer', but I damn well made sure he knew how to please me." ::Another laugh::

AndrewRogue: *she laughs softly, if still somewhat hesitantly* "...Lea? Thank you."

Adm H Sopko: "For what?"

AndrewRogue: *she smiles* "For... for not hating me. I'm starting to feel so lonely in the world."

Adm H Sopko: ::She sighs, feeling a bit guilty:: "I wanted to so much... but... I think I can see the kind of person you are, and I know how much Hunter cares about you... I can't bring myself to. I'm sorry if that makes you feel worse,

Adm H Sopko: somehow."

AndrewRogue: *she shakes her head* "No... I understand. I... I don't want to hurt either of you." *she sighs and repeats more emphatically* "Thank you so much Lea."

Adm H Sopko: "There is still the potential for a lot of hurt... hopefully things will work out for the best though..."

AndrewRogue: "I know. I'm... I'm sure we'll find a way to work things out."

Adm H Sopko: ::She nods:: "Yes... we're not all that different..."

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AndrewRogue: "Right." *she finally has her normal complexion back, and gives Lea one of her crushingly genuine smiles*

Adm H Sopko: ::She chuckles:: "Now it's not so much who gets Hunter's attention, we're juggling him back and forth because we're so willing to be the one to make the sacrifice..."

AndrewRogue: "Either way... we still hurt Hunter though."

Adm H Sopko: ::Shrugs:: "Hunter is actually a pretty resiliant guy. You've seen that, I think... It's us he doesn't want to hurt."

AndrewRogue: "We're a trui of martyrs. None of us wants to hurt the others."

AndrewRogue: *trio

Adm H Sopko: ::She nods and sighs as well:: "Tell me about it..." ::She pauses for a moment, thinking a bit:: "Well, the raid is in two days... so I think we should do this tonight."

AndrewRogue: *that horrible blush returns* "T-tonight?"

Adm H Sopko: ::She nods:: "I think it's best we not cloud our thoughts and judgements immediately before the raid... so tonight is our only option"

AndrewRogue: "R-right."

Adm H Sopko: "Now... you're sure about this, right?"

AndrewRogue: *she nods weakly* "Y-yes."

Adm H Sopko: ::She nods in return:: "Okay... then meet me in my room at after dinner... I'll get you ready for it." ::She chuckles and smiles, beginning to walk out, her tail swaying side to side::

Adm H Sopko: "I'll be looking forward to it."

Adm H Sopko: ~~~END~~~

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Adm H Sopko: ~~~START~~~

SirAlexTheFirst: And... ~~~~FINISHES~~~~ and is gone for a little bit

AndrewRogue: Ah. Well then.

Adm H Sopko: ::And after the awkward conversation between Lea and Aria, we come to dinner! Hunter, Aria, Lea and the cats all sit down for a meal::

Adm H Sopko: (Damn)

AndrewRogue: Then we shall idly converse longer.

SirAlexTheFirst: (You can start, just don't... um... finish)

AndrewRogue: (We were just gonna do the dinner and prep if htat's fine.)

SirAlexTheFirst: (sure)

AndrewRogue: (Right then.)

SirAlexTheFirst: (Don't do all the prep. There may be plot after I read what you've got)

AndrewRogue: (Okay. We'll take it slow.)

Adm H Sopko: ::It's a fine spread tonight, definately. A high class meal if ever there was one. Hunter and Lea dig in happily, as do the cats with their steaks::

AndrewRogue: *Aria cheerfully joins in, although she does seeme to eat a bit bird-ishly. But hey, she normally eats lightly, and she's not used to spreads like this*

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter looks over to Aria:: "Are you feeling any better, Aria?"

AndrewRogue: "Ah... yeah. A little bit." *she nods but... she finds it a little difficult to meet his gaze properly*

Adm H Sopko: ::He bits his lip a bit. Lea watches in closely:: <H>"Okay... well.. if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask." ::Lea stifles a giggle expertly::

AndrewRogue: "No... I should be fine given a little time. Its just been a lot at once. Thank you though."

Adm H Sopko: ::He smiles then:: "Yeah... I know how that feels... if you need to lock yourself in a room, I suggest the west library. It's comfortable there and there are lots of books to occupy your time."

AndrewRogue: *she smiles, attempting to force down the red that wants to occupy her cheeks a bit* "Thank you. I... don't think I'll need to that."

Adm H Sopko: "Okay..." ::He chuckles a bit, going back to eating quietly::

AndrewRogue: "Are... you feeling all right?"

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter nods, smiling:: "Yeah... I guess I'm still a bit out of it as well." ::After Jolt finishes, he wanders over pester Aria for attention::

AndrewRogue: "Its understandable. Hello Jolt!" *she happilly pets him to distract herself*

Adm H Sopko: ::He purrs deeply. He loves the attention, of course. He's been cooped up too long::

SirAlexTheFirst: (back)

AndrewRogue: "So where'd you get Jolt?"

AndrewRogue: *scratch, scratch, pet*

Adm H Sopko: "He was a gift, actually... my parents thought it'd be fun to have him a pet, so they got me him as a cub when I was little. Lea's parents saw it and copied it and got her Ava. She loved her so much

Adm H Sopko: that they got her Shadow a few years later"

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter chuckles: "Of course, Lea's parents didn't so much copy mine as much she saw what I got and begged her parents for one." ::Lea shoots Hunter a smirk, but says nothing::

AndrewRogue: *she laughs* "I always wanted a kitten or something." *she scrathes Jolt cheerfully* "But... ah... I wasn't allowed to have anything."

Adm H Sopko: "Strikes me as odd... why not?"

AndrewRogue: *she looks a bit embarassed* "Dad... didn't think I was ready to handle it. He got me a plant to see if I could take care of it."

Adm H Sopko: ::Both Hunter and Lea have a good laugh:: <H> "Say no more, Aria... I think we get where it goes from there..."

AndrewRogue: "Yeah." *she sighs* "I wish I'd done a better job. Maybe i could have had a cute little kitty like you Jolt."

Adm H Sopko: ::At that Jolt beams! hopping up and licking Aria's cheek, almost bowling her off the chair in the process::

AndrewRogue: *struggling not to fall out of the chair (an amazingly difficult task)* "Ah! Easy! Down?"

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter and Lea laughs again, and Jolt complies, sitting back down on the floor with an almost goofy kitty smile on his face::

AndrewRogue: *she catches her breath, happy to have not been bowled over* "Thank you... but not so surprising next time? Please?"

AndrewRogue: *and she will focus a little bit on actually eating again, occasionally petting dear Jolt if he sticks around for it*

Adm H Sopko: ::Of course he does! Shadow and Ava would laugh at their wayward companion if they could::

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter laughs a bit:: "Rare to see Jolt take to someone that quickly."

AndrewRogue: "Really? He seems so sweet though..."

Adm H Sopko: "Heh. You've seen how Zao reacted."

AndrewRogue: *she chuckles softly* "I guess you're right." *she looks at her plate, presumebly mostly finished* "Do you eat like this ofter?"

AndrewRogue: *often

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: "Pretty much. When we're home, we usually like... liked... to indulge a bit, after so long on the road."

AndrewRogue: "Its understandable." *she smiles* "As you saw I... grew up on sandwhiches and fudge a lot."

Adm H Sopko: ::Chuckles:: "Nothing wrong with that..." ::Lea meanwhile is just observing the both of them::

AndrewRogue: "Ah... what about you Lea? I only saw a little bit of your house... is it a lot like here?" *she seems embarrassed to have not addressed her the whole meal so far*

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea shrugs:: "It's a lot bigger, actually, but I have 4 siblings, so it was sort of necessary to increase the space needs with the proportion of extravagance."

AndrewRogue: "Ah... I forgot. You come from a really big family don't you?"

Adm H Sopko: <L> "Yeah..." ::She trails off a bit::

AndrewRogue: "I... always wondered what it was like to have siblings..."

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter bites his lip a bit, and Lea sighs:: <L> "It's... not really that fun. At least in my family. My sisters constantly snipe at each other to get ahead, as well as at anyone who might impede them, family or no...

Adm H Sopko: my older brother is okay... but I feel sort of bad for my younger brother Siro... he's so quiet and just sort of left alone."

AndrewRogue: "Ah... I'm sorry. It... must be really hard." *she looks a bit embarassedly at her plate*

Adm H Sopko: ::she shrugs a bit, almost helplessly:: "It is... but you get used to it."

AndrewRogue: *she pets Jolt again* "I suppose..." *she manages to conceal most of the awkwardness*

Adm H Sopko: ::As they finish, Hunter stands and stretches out:: "I'm gonna head to the library... theres lots of stuff I should really catch up on before bed... I'll see you guys in the morning."

AndrewRogue: "R-right." *she nods*

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea gives a light wave:: "Later, hon."

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter exits in the direction of the west wing library, leaving Lea and Aria::

AndrewRogue: *She looks down at the dishes* "Ah... do we need to get these or does Mister Michael?"

Adm H Sopko: "Michael will get them, don't worry." ::She stands, patting Shadow on the head as he passes by:: "Meet me in my room in about ten minutes, okay?" ::She wanders to her room::

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AndrewRogue: *Aria shall walk around awkwardly for about 10 minutes just looking at the house before she goes to Lea's room*

SirAlexTheFirst: The servants nod to Aria as she passes them; none stop to speak or anything.

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea's there waiting. She seems to have a few classy garments laid out for display on the bed as well:: "Hey. Lock the door, okay?"

AndrewRogue: "R-right." *door locked*

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea stands, leaning against the bedpost:: "So... are you really sure you're willing to go through with this?"

SirAlexTheFirst: (Right, lock the doors in Soppy's house to keep him out. That strikes me as hilarious somehow.)

SirAlexTheFirst: (And I say Soppy's because there are two of them!)

AndrewRogue: (He raises a point <.<)

AndrewRogue: "I... yes." *she nods*

Adm H Sopko: (It at least makes a statement of requested privacy)

Adm H Sopko: "Because knowing him, he will ask you about six or seven times..."

AndrewRogue: *she nods* "I... I'm sure."

Adm H Sopko: ::She smiles:: "Good. Thats the spirit. So... do you have any questions to start off?"

AndrewRogue: "Ah... not... sorta... uhm... how are we going to do this?"

Adm H Sopko: "Well... he conveniently wandered to the library, giving us some time. I figure we get dressed and sneak into his room, and wait for him."

AndrewRogue: "And... uhm... does it... ah... hurt?"

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Adm H Sopko: ::Lea sighs a bit:: "I won't lie to you... it probably will. There are a few ways to lessen it, but it'll still hurt. It's sort of like ripping off a bandaid. Do it quick, some pain, a little blood... but after

MrSuperOblivious: (Wow, she really doesn't know does she?"

Adm H Sopko: that, it starts to fade, if things are going well. You might be a little sore in the morning too"

AndrewRogue: *she nods and swallows the tiniest little bit* "R-right."

Adm H Sopko: ;:She chuckles a bit:: "It's an unfortunate fact, but it obviously hasn't stopped women from having sex altogether... now... what are you wearing underneith that?"

AndrewRogue: "Ah? Just a bra and panties..."

AndrewRogue: (One sec. BRB)

MrSuperOblivious: (Aw, no chainmail ibkini...)

Adm H Sopko: "Are they pretty simple? Cotton, I'm guessing?"

AndrewRogue: *she nods*

Adm H Sopko: "Hmm... well, ever wear anything more exotic than that?"

AndrewRogue: "I... ah... no."

Adm H Sopko: ::She walks over to the bed, where there are several sets of either silky or lacy unmentionables layed out in a few different colors:: "I think these should fit you... just pick a few and try them on until you

Adm H Sopko: find one you like."

AndrewRogue: (Hmm... lag?)

AndrewRogue: (No... stupid message.)

AndrewRogue: *she looks fairly awkward as she looks and picks something that leans towards the modest-ish side*

Adm H Sopko: "You should really try it on to see if it's comfortable, too."

AndrewRogue: *she shall thusly do so*

Adm H Sopko: ::It doesn't fit her too bad. It indeed lifts and separates, giving her actual cleavage! It's very soft to the touch and she does in fact look pretty sexy in it. Lea nods in approval:: "Nice choice"

AndrewRogue: "T-thank you."

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea smiles a bit: "No problem. Get your clothes back on now..."

AndrewRogue: *she nods a bit awkwardly and redresses herself*

Adm H Sopko: "Hmm..." ::She walks over to Aria, brushing her hair a bit:: "No makeup... it'd just look trashy."

AndrewRogue: "Okay."

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea takes a step back, apprasing her:: "Not bad, I have to say. Is there anything else you want to know?"

MrSuperOblivious: (Dear sweet god... And I gotta go to bed...)

SirAlexTheFirst: (Good night)

AndrewRogue: (Night man)

AndrewRogue: "I... no. I'm fine."

Adm H Sopko: "Are you sure? No tips or any odd questions?" ::Her tail sways side to side behind her::

AndrewRogue: "I... its not... really hard to do is it?"

Adm H Sopko: "Mm... to do well, perhaps. To have fun with it? Of course not."

AndrewRogue: "And... You two know... what you're doing?"

Adm H Sopko: "I do... Hunter probably does as well... it's a lot like riding a horse."

AndrewRogue: *she looks a bit embarssed* "I... was never any good at that."

Adm H Sopko: ::She chuckles:: "Don't worry about it... just relax, and don't have any regrets, and you'll be fine."

AndrewRogue: *she nods* "R-right."

MrSuperOblivious has left the room.

Adm H Sopko: "Hmm... I think it's about time. You head into his room first. I'll meet you there."

AndrewRogue: *she nods and, with an air of finality, it is to Hunter's Room she goes*

Adm H Sopko: ::And Lea joins her there shortly. She motions her to the bed:: "Okay... now we get down to the fun clothes and we wait." ::She begins to strip herself, without modesty. All's said and done, she's wearing

Adm H Sopko: a matching pure white set of satin bra/panties with white translucent stockings and a garterbelt, along with what seems like one of Hunter's white buttondown work shirts, open of course::

SirAlexTheFirst: (*pokes chat*)

AndrewRogue: *she does as so instructed, removing her clothes in a slightly more modest fashion, looking like awkward, embarassed, naive and innocent all rolled into one*

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea heads over to the bed, sitting down and getting comfortable:: "Now, we wait." ::She smiles to her:: "And like I said... relax."

AndrewRogue: "R-right." *and seats herself as comfortably as she can manage*

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea looks at Aria strangely for a second, then shakes her head a bit to clear it and smiles again:: "Good/"

Adm H Sopko: ? even

AndrewRogue: "Ah... y-yes. Are you okay?"

Adm H Sopko: "Yeah, I'm fine, thanks."

Adm H Sopko: ::About fifteen minutes pass by until finally, the door opens and Hunter walks in. It's dark in the room, and he can't really make anything out until he brings forth the light. And when he does...

AndrewRogue: *Aria... looks the wrong way. The left side of the room.*

SirAlexTheFirst: There's a mirror on that side, showing the reflections of Lea and Aria looking into it, shimmering a bit as Hunter's light moves.

Adm H Sopko: He sees Aria and Lea on his bed, in some damn sexy clothes. He freezes and does an instant double-take:: <H> "Ah... Hi!" ::He says awkwardly. Lea just gives a heartfelt laugh::

AndrewRogue: *she readjusts slightly, trying not to look horribly confused at her mistake* "Ah... hello..."

SirAlexTheFirst: (I am Galstaff, Sorceress of light.)

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea stands, sauntering over to Hunter with a sexy hip-sway walk that's accentuated by her tail. She speaks in a soft, soothing voice:: <L> "Hi, Hunter..."

Adm H Sopko: ::She puts her hand on his shoulder, walking around him and leaving that hand on his shoulder, keeping the arm around him when she is on his other side:: <H> "Umm... Lea? Aria? What..."

AndrewRogue: *she slides off the bed and walks towards him, trying to control the blush threatening most of her upperbody*

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea smiles:: "This is our peace offering, Hunter... we know how everything has been getting to you lately... as well as us... and we've decided a way to relieve our stress."

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter blanches, but it's obvious he's not going to run away! He mustn't run away!:: <H> "Aha..."

AndrewRogue: *Aria looks horribly, blatently confused for a moment and turns back towards the mirror-ish thing, just about totally forgetting what the hell is going on*

SirAlexTheFirst: (HAHAHAHAHHA. Even I know that line.)

AndrewRogue: (So do I <.<)

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea walks back to Aria, trying to get her back in the mood by going behind her, draping her arms over her shoulders and putting her head it as well, turning her back towards Hunter:: <L> "And we figured that since you

Adm H Sopko: probably wouldn't take us seperately, we'd just have to unite our efforts."

AndrewRogue: *she just sort of turns back, shaking her head for a moment* "Ah... r-right."

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter gives Lea a look that says he knows it was all Lea's plan, but he walks to them:: <H> "I'm sure of that Lea... Aria?"

AndrewRogue: "I... I... do want to..."

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter blinks:: "You're sure about that?" ::Lea laughs a bit, nuzzling her cheek against Aria's teasingly as she looks at Hunter:: <L> "C'mon, Hunter... I know even you aren't dumb enough to turn down

Adm H Sopko: two willing, wanting women who both love you."

Adm H Sopko: <H> "I..." ::He scratches the back of his neck, confused and a little nervous::

AndrewRogue: "Come on, Hunter. Even you aren't dumb enough to turn down." *it... seems to slip out of her*

Adm H Sopko: ::He looks to Aria with surprised look, then sighs:: <H> "It's exactly because I love you that I can't... I don't want to hurt either of you." ::Lea sighs:: <L> "You're going to hurt us whether you do it

Adm H Sopko: or not... lets at least have some times we can reflect back on where we all got along." ::Hunter smirks:: <H> "Kindof drastic measures, don't you think?" ::She shrugs:: <L> "Whatever works..."

AndrewRogue: "Kind of DRASTIC. Don't you think?"

AndrewRogue: *she smiles... and then shakes her head for a moment*

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea reaches around, a bit wierded out by Aria but she keeps going, holding Aria's breasts:: <L> "C'mon... I know you want these." ::Even Hunter has to pause and laugh at that, shaking his head::

Adm H Sopko: "God, Lea... can you ever be serious?" <L> "You know I can be... but not when you're acting like this."

AndrewRogue: *she looks a mite bit shocked and surprised by that but doesn't particularly protest*

AndrewRogue: "God? Can you ever be acting like this?"

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter looks at Aria oddly:: <H> "Aria, are you alright?" ::Lea slips out from behind her to face her:: <L> "Yeah... you've been acting wierd."

AndrewRogue: *she swallows and looks a bit dazed* "What? I... I'm fine. Right. Yes." *she nods sharply*

Adm H Sopko: <L> "Are you sure? Because if you're not, we can stop this right now." ::Hunter walks over to her and nods::

AndrewRogue: "Sure, stop this right now." *she looks a bit dazed as she says it, shaking her head* "No... I... lemme sit for a minute... sorry... sorry..."

AndrewRogue: *she twists away sharply for a moment and looks at the mirror*

Adm H Sopko: ::They lead her to the bed, both with concerned looks on their faces. They also turn to look at the mirror when she does::

SirAlexTheFirst: You see nothing unusual in the mirror, other than that Aria's and Lea's worried faces have strikingly similar wrinkle patterns.

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea rubs Aria's back a bit:: <L> "Are you you sure you're alright?"

AndrewRogue: "Who... who do you see in the mirror?"

Adm H Sopko: ::They blink, and look at each other:: "Us..." ::They all say at the same time::

AndrewRogue: *they can probably see Aria growing slightly pale*

AndrewRogue: "I..."

AndrewRogue: "I wasn't..."

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter pulls her attention away from the mirror, looking directly into her eyes. Lea is still rubbing her back:: "Aria, what's the matter?!"

AndrewRogue: "The... the mirror. I..."

AndrewRogue: "That... what did you do to me?"

Adm H Sopko: ::They both look at the mirror, then back to her.:: <H> "What? What did who?"

AndrewRogue: "I... you didn't see that?"

AndrewRogue: "None of it? Hear it?"

SirAlexTheFirst: The mirror stands there innocently, showing nothing out of the ordinary.

AndrewRogue: "...what do you see now? Please tell me."

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter shakes his head:: "No... we didn't, Aria. Did you?" ::He looks to Lea, who shakes her head, then he looks back to Aria, then back to the mirror:: "I see the room, and the three of us."

Adm H Sopko: <L> "I see the same... what do you see, Aria?"

AndrewRogue: "The room."

Adm H Sopko: <H> "Thats it? The room? Not us?"

AndrewRogue: *she nods shakily* "I was Lea... then I wasn't there... then I was, I told me... then... then you did something to me..."

Adm H Sopko: <H> "What? What did I do?"

AndrewRogue: *she blinks a few times, trying to clear the image*

AndrewRogue: "Or I did something..."

Adm H Sopko: <H>"Aria... turn around... don't look at it for now..." ::He holds an arm around her to prevent her from turning her body, Lea does the same::

AndrewRogue: "I... wasn't saying those things... you and Lea were..." *she doesn't resist or struggle*

Adm H Sopko: ::They don't quite know how to respond to that... they give each other a look and try to figure out what the hell is going on::

AndrewRogue: "L-let me look again."

AndrewRogue: "I'm... imagining things."

Adm H Sopko: ::They both say in unison:: "NO!"

AndrewRogue: *she looks a bit startled*

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea gets Aria in a pretty serious hold before Hunter gets off the bed, walking to the closet and getting out two robes, which he hands to them:: <H> "We're getting out of this room, at least. Maybe get some help."

AndrewRogue: "What?"

AndrewRogue: *the statement doesn't quite coincide with Hunter's statement*

AndrewRogue: *question

AndrewRogue: ~"What do you mean nothing's going on?"~ *it slips out both ways*

Adm H Sopko: "I don't know, Aria.. but this is starting to scare me. Now... put on the robe and get on very slowly... don't turn to look." ::He flicks another look at the mirror::

Adm H Sopko: "Nothing is going on? Aria, you're seeing and hearing things... thats usually not good..."

*OnlineHost*: AndrewRogue rolled 1 20-sided die: 14

AndrewRogue: "I'm...? I've heard her before..."

Adm H Sopko: "What? Who, Aria?"

AndrewRogue: "I... neither of you? You didn't see anything? Hear anything?" *she's sounding edgy*

Adm H Sopko: "No... we can't, Aria..."

AndrewRogue: "Someone... I've heard her before... when I was little?" *she sounds like she's almost asking herself*

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter and Lea look to each other again, and Lea covers Aria in the robe before covering herself up::

AndrewRogue: "No... not someone I heard before."

AndrewRogue: "Me."

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter nods, walking back to her and sitting with her again::

AndrewRogue: *she's actually shaking slightly*

AndrewRogue: "That was me talking."

Adm H Sopko: ::Both Lea and Hunter get close then, holding her to stop the shaking::

AndrewRogue: "You didn't hear me?"

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter tries to stumble out an explanation:: "We hear you now... but we don't hear what you're telling yourself."

AndrewRogue: "I'm... I just need something to drink. Some water."

Adm H Sopko: "Mm. C'mon, we'll all go to the kitchen." ::Lea makes sure the robe is tight around both Aria and herself. Hunter supports Aria as they all walk down to the kitchen::

SirAlexTheFirst: Will and Micheal are there, sipping mugs of something together. They nod to you, Will surprised, Micheal not.

AndrewRogue: *she... doesn't highly notice them*

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter nods to them, sitting Aria down and going to get her some water as Lea sits down next to her::

AndrewRogue: *she sits there, vaguely staring off into space*

AndrewRogue: "Thank you Hunter."

AndrewRogue: "Thank you Lea."

Adm H Sopko: "No problem." ::He returns with a glass of water for her:: "Here you go, he sits down on the other side of her:: "Are you feeling better now?"

AndrewRogue: "I... I'm fine."

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea also gives a 'No problem'::

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter doesn't exactly know how much he should talk about it in front of his Dad and Michael::

AndrewRogue: *she drinks it slowly, trying to keep her hand from shaking*

SirAlexTheFirst: Micheal asks, "Is there anything I can do for you, ladies and gentleman?"

Adm H Sopko: ::Both Hunter and Lea shake their heads, still watching Aria::

AndrewRogue: "No. I'm... I'm okay."

AndrewRogue: "I think."

SirAlexTheFirst: Micheal bows. "If you need anything, do not hesitate to call." And he and Will get up and ninja off into the night of the house.

Adm H Sopko: ::There is an odd bit of silence after they leave::

AndrewRogue: "I... I'm sorry."

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter chuckles a bit:: "It's okay, Aria... as long as you're feeling better..."

Adm H Sopko: <L> "What the hell... happened, exactly?"

AndrewRogue: *she nearly drops the glass as she tries to set it down, but manages it without breaking it* "I... I don't know. I thought I head something walking over to Hunter's room. Freedom."

Adm H Sopko: <H> "Freedom?"

AndrewRogue: "I thought i was imagining things."

Adm H Sopko: <H> "How can you be sure you weren't?"

AndrewRogue: "Then when you showed up... I heard myself. Me. From the mirror."

AndrewRogue: "And then Lea."

Adm H Sopko: "And what'd they say?"

AndrewRogue: "I... wanted me to look. 'Over here!''

AndrewRogue: "And then Lea... 'Hey! Help! Come here!' And... I was her."

AndrewRogue: "Then it was Lea in my head." *she tries to mimic the nature of the voice* "Come on, Hunter. Even you aren't dumb enough to turn down." *sarcasm*

AndrewRogue: "Kind of DRASTIC. Don't you think?" *seductive*

AndrewRogue: "And then... it was me... from a long time ago... 'God? Can you ever be acting like this?'"

AndrewRogue: "And then you said 'Sure, stop this right now' Hunter."

AndrewRogue: *despairing should be on the last one. Confident on this one*

AndrewRogue: "And then it was just you two in the mirror... and I was talking to myself. I appeared in the mirror and then I left. I... ran off."

AndrewRogue: "And then little me... said it wasn't anything."

AndrewRogue: *she runs a hand through her hair, looking rather concerned*

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter doesn't exactly looks like he knows what to say to that... nor does Lea;:

AndrewRogue: "I... maybe I'm just losing my mind." *her laugh is... very very weak*

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter sighs:: "Thats nothing to joke about... especially now..."

AndrewRogue: *she rests her head in her hands* "I know."

AndrewRogue: "I'm... not making this up though..."

AndrewRogue: "Can we... go look at it again?"

AndrewRogue: (Or Soppy fell asleep <.<)

SirAlexTheFirst: (I think he's gone)

SirAlexTheFirst: ~~~~~~~~NED~~~~~~

~~~ASIDE~~~

AndrewRogue: ~What are you... who are you?~ *its thrown at the... area the voice would have come through~

SirAlexTheFirst: A voice replies to you, whether through the air or through your brain you cannot be sure, using "" marks because I am lazy.

AndrewRogue: (If you are tired, I'll happilly go to bed <.<)

SirAlexTheFirst: It sounds like yourself, again, as a young girl years ago, and its tone is halfway between fear and childish spite.

SirAlexTheFirst: "Who are you? What are you doing?"

AndrewRogue: *her own speech falls in out between the circlet as well, which will likely create something of a stir in-game* "I'm... Arianna."

SirAlexTheFirst: "No you're not!"

AndrewRogue: "What?"

SirAlexTheFirst: The voice sounds intimidated and a little unsure. "I'm.... Arianna. Who are you?"

AndrewRogue: "I am Arianna." *she repeats it again, emphatically*

SirAlexTheFirst: "But I'm Arianna."

AndrewRogue: "I... were you the one doing that in the mirror?"

SirAlexTheFirst: "What mirror? Were you the one doing something in my mirror?"

AndrewRogue: "The mirror in Hunter's room! ...how are you even talking to me?"

SirAlexTheFirst: "I dunno. You started it."

AndrewRogue: "What do you mean I started it?"

SirAlexTheFirst: "I was just sittin' here, and then this lady came in the mirror, with this other lady who looked the same, and this man. They started talking, and it was scary. Then you started talking to me. Are you that lady?"

AndrewRogue: "I... what did this lady look like?"

SirAlexTheFirst: "Umm.... she was really pretty, but she only had her underwear on." The voice giggles at this.

AndrewRogue: "Was she tall and had a tail?"

SirAlexTheFirst: "The other lady did."

AndrewRogue: "I thought you said they looked the same?"

SirAlexTheFirst: "Yeah..... who are you?"

AndrewRogue: "I'm... I thought I was Arianna..."

SirAlexTheFirst: "Why'd you think that?"

SirAlexTheFirst: "I'm Arianna!"

AndrewRogue: "...then who am I?"

SirAlexTheFirst: "You're scary."

SirAlexTheFirst: And the voice does indeed sound scared.

AndrewRogue: "I'm... sorry. I don't want to be..."

SirAlexTheFirst: "You don't want to be Arianna?" The voice suddenly changes to yourself, now.

AndrewRogue: "What?"

SirAlexTheFirst: Silence.

AndrewRogue: "If I'm not Arianna, who am I? Was I the girl in the mirror?"

SirAlexTheFirst: Silence.

AndrewRogue: "I wasn't there... what are you asking me? I... I am me... I have to be. Who else could I be? Lea? Someone else?"

SirAlexTheFirst: Your own voice echoes back at you. "Who else do I want to be?"

AndrewRogue: "Did I... ever want to be Lea? If I'm not me..." *she's growing more confused and perturbed*

SirAlexTheFirst: Only silence and your own voice greet you. (and, no doubt, the confused gasps of Hunter and Lea.)