Hearts Remembered

[Veckah]

Hmm, well, in that case I think I'll go look. *She chuckled and made her way out of the room, quietly pulling the door shut behind her. For a moment she thought she felt someone else in the apartment, but it was gone as quickly as it came. She shook off the feeling and went to the door. She opened the portal and raised a brow at the person she found there.* Master Yu?

[ExtraGuy2]

Mistress Veckah *He replied in a monotone, not releasing the meditating pose* I would ask for an audience with your mate if possible. I have a matter of great importance to discuss *He opened his eyes, staring at he wall. In that moment she felt his presence, like a breath in he hall only to fade as quickly away again as he closed his eyes once more* I am not here by my Master's command if that should be a factor.

[Veckah]

*She nodded her head* Of course, he isn't here at the moment, but you are welcome to come in and wait. *She held the door open for him to enter*

[ExtraGuy2]

That would be appreciated. *Yu slowly rose to his feet, not releasing his hand from the pose. It wasn't until he was safely inside her apartment that he let his hands drop. She could sense him then, faint but present. He glanced around, gently testing the wards to make sure his presence was hidden inside the black hole that was Stephan and her household. He bowed to her some* Thank you for entertaining my request, I know our families do not always see eye to eye. *He spoke quietly and politely before straightening up to wave at the nearest chair* May I sit? *This was perhaps the most she had ever heard him speak at one time*

[Veckah]

Most certainly. *She couldn't help but smile at him.* You have my word, that unless you have been metaphysicaly bugged, even your master can not find you here. I have some very good bloodwyne if you would like a glass. As for our families, well we are rather stuck with each other, so when possible I prefer to keep the peace. You are welcome in my home Master Yu, as long as you feel the same.
*She bowed to him in return*

[ExtraGuy2]

You have my Thanks. *He sat down but remained straight backed and rigid despite the comfortable perch* I mean no offense Mistress. I trust your magicks are great. I am nervous regardless. *He was blunt, wasting very few words* That would be appreciated. Thank you

[Veckah]

*She nodded, truly understanding his caution. If nothing else, Merrick was a true master vampire and his ability to sense his chid was great.*
I understand completely.
*She turned to go to the kitchen*
I will be but a moment.
*Once in the kitchen she pulled out a cell phone. After dialing she propped the device on her shoulder against her ear and started getting Yu's bloodwyne.
Stephen, you are not going to believe who is sitting in our living room........ Yes yes, I know you are tired, but this is a visit you need to take....... Yu....... MASTER Yu............ Exactly, so you need to come home like yesterday...... Ok, see you soon. Love you.
*She let the phone slide from her shoulder, catching it in her hand while picking up the two stemmed goblets of her best bloodwyne. Slipping the phone back into her pocked, she returned to the living room and sat one goblet on the coffee table in front of Yu.*
Stephen will be home shortly.
*She moved to the couch and sat down, taking a sip of her drink.*

[ExtraGuy2]

*Yu nodded to her as she left him alone. He tried his best to ignore the side of the conversation he could hear but when she returned he looked solemn* He has fallen far. *It wasn't a question or a jibe, just a plain statement as he picked up the globlet*

[Veckah]

*She sighed and nodded, taking a moment to collect her thoughts before she replied.*
Fallen doesn't really do justice to what has happened to him. He has dropped like a stone to the depths of anguish.
*She signed again*
He tries to hide from me just how bad he really is, but I can tell, and he is hurting Yu.
*She looked at the ancient vampire and he could see the true concern and even fear in her eyes.*
If he isn't given reprise soon, I fear he may never recover from this. Insanity is a real and distinct possibility at this point. He has even tried to bury himself just to get some rest, that...... thing *the rancor fairly dripped from her voice* attached to him wouldn't even allow him to do that.

[ExtraGuy2]

*Yu listened to her concern, emotions on the surface seeming as calm as a still pond. The vampyre's eyes fell as he took a drink of the bloodwyne* I do not enjoy hearing that he is in such a state but it does put me at the advantage. I doubt either of you have the ability to deny me my request and for that I am both thankful and filled with regret. *He paused for a moment before setting the glass down and looking into her eyes* Do you believe my Master patient enough to gather the true name of a demon?

[Miranda]

*Mir watched over the craziness that had erupted in the pool room. After everyone had calmed down from Neon's initiation, the fridge in this and her Gran's apartment had both been raided and completely emptied to feed all the new mouths along with the old. A strange mobile feast was thrown out on the various pool chairs throughout the room for anyone to munch on at their leisure. Chaos had erupted as the fae managed to pull Honovi and the Unicorn out of the snake pit and into the pool. Even poor serious Blu had been thrown in at some point. Fae were flying around laughing, splashing, and giggling. Everyone seemed to be happy and having fun, the seriousness of the previous night being expelled in a rush of goofy fun. The Princess had stepped back a little while ago to sit on the stairs leading out to the roof. She watched the spectacle thoughtfully, munching on some egos she had stolen before Draxon had found them*

[Veckah]

*She looked at him and tilted her head, pondering what he had just said for a moment. When she spoke her voice was quiet, but Yu could feel the weight of them in the air.* Yu, are you saying it was you, under the order of Merrick, that attached that thing to my mate? Are you also at the same token saying you can and will remove it, without the consent of your master, if we do something for you? *Her eyes bore into him as she takes a long sip of her wyne*

*Yu listened to her concern, emotions on the surface seeming as calm as a still pond. The vampyre's eyes fell as he took a drink of the bloodwyne* I do not enjoy hearing that he is in such a state but it does put me at the advantage. I doubt either of you have the ability to deny me my request and for that I am both thankful and filled with regret. *He paused for a moment before setting the glass down and looking into her eyes* Do you believe my Master patient enough to gather the true name of a demon?

[Blufae]

*He smiled at her as he approached, hair curly, still slightly damp, and totally unruly. His glamour was completely back in place and he stood before her the tall, strong fae once again.* May I sit beside you Princess? *He indicated the spot next to her on the stair*

*Mir watched over the craziness that had erupted in the pool room. After everyone had calmed down from Neon's initiation, the fridge in this and her Gran's apartment had both been raided and completely emptied to feed all the new mouths along with the old. A strange mobile feast was thrown out on the various pool chairs throughout the room for anyone to munch on at their leisure. Chaos had erupted as the fae managed to pull Honovi and the Unicorn out of the snake pit and into the pool. Even poor serious Blu had been thrown in at some point. Fae were flying around laughing, splashing, and giggling. Everyone seemed to be happy and having fun, the seriousness of the previous night being expelled in a rush of goofy fun. The Princess had stepped back a little while ago to sit on the stairs leading out to the roof. She watched the spectacle thoughtfully, munching on some egos she had stolen before Draxon had found them*

[ExtraGuy2]

*Yu let her reach her conclusions, waiting until she had spoken her peace. She could sense the hesitation more than see it but the monk did give her a nod* I have the name, I am willing to offer it in trade. My master has no knowledge of my intentions. *He confirmed quietly* The price is great, one I would like to discuss with both of you. *He took up the pose he had used in the hallway, another sign he was very nervous about this transaction*

[Miranda]

*Mir gave him a bright smile* Of course my beautiful Blu. *She scooted over some so he had a better perch. When she was settled she offered him a piece of the ego* Had enough swimming for today? *She teased lightly*

[Veckah]

*She nodded slowly* I would very much like to hear your request, but yes, it should be with both of us present. *She took another sip of her wyne, settling fully back on the couch to wait for Blackmoure*

[Blufae]

*He smiled and sat down beside her. At her question about swimming he chuckled* Yes, I do believe that I am, at least for today.
*He winked at her then took the offered food* Thank you, swimming always makes me hungry. *He tore off a piece of the waffle and popped it into his mouth, chewing it and swallowing before he spoke.* I think I have found a home for us that is much closer to your clan here. I know it will be a long time before we are able to be fully part of the New River Fae, but with your permission Princess, I would like to bring our homes within touching distance. *He looks at her and she can see the weight of this request in his eyes. He was being vulnerable to her, putting his clan even further into her hands, giving her even more power over their destinies.*

[ExtraGuy2]

Thank you for your understanding. *Yu didn't drop the pose or reach for the wine again* I also thank you for not attempting to kill me. It would do little to help Stephan at this moment. *If it had come from anyone else it would have sounded like a threat but Yu was only speaking fact. In his family blame could mean trouble, he simply wanted to assure her that his death would mean nothing*

[Miranda]

*Mir giggled again, bumping his shoulder with hers* The wet look works for you. *She smiled when he took the food, looking back out of the craziness that was her court. She took another nibble, popping it into her mouth. As he spoke she turned her gaze back to him, giggling* Since when do you read minds? I was just thinking about space for everyone. *She tried to stay calm at the offer, realizing how important this was to the darker side of her court* I would love for you all to be closer. *She agreed, falling into the edges of Sirn* I've never liked you all being so far away but I will never force you into leaving what you choose as your home grounds. However...if last night proved anything I need my advisors as close as I can get them. *She giggled softly, pushing her hair behind her ear* Especially two of my highest. Where are you thinking and does it have everything you need? Because I have a feeling our newest member may prefer your company over the lighter of the court *Blu knew she didn't mean lighter as an insult. The two sides were simply different and there was no denying that. She found Neon among the fae before letting her gaze fall some* I hope you do feel like part of us, I feel like I neglect you and yours sometime

[ExtraGuy4]

*The Unicorn had skiddish about the water, as she did not know how to swim in this form. However, she came around to the idea of getting in as she saw the others having such fun. She moved to the shallow end of the pool and shed the flimsy clothes the humans had placed her in. Nakedness did not bother her, these human clothes were bothersome. She stood there in all her flawless and goddess glory, before she slipped into the water.*

[ExtraGuy3]

*A neon green eyes Fae sat happy a clam. He couldn't remember the last time he had this much fun....he was lucky if he could remember most days. Twist giggled at nothing as he played with the water with his feet as a smile child would. When the unicorn removed her clothes, Twist gasped and covered his eyes with his hands. Then proceed to split his fingers to peep through at the lovely creature, with a blush on his face.*

[Veckah]

*She raises a brow and barks a laugh at his comment* Yu, you are family, for better or worse. *She smirks a crooked grin*
I never kill family outright, it is bad form. *She chuckles.

[Blufae]

*He nods, finishing the waffle* It has much more than we need actually, and it is right below you. *He smiles and points downward* There is a very nice, and totally forgotten subway terminal below this building. A bit of cleaning and a solid set of wards and it would be perfect. As for Neon... *He nods in agreement with her assessment of the newest fae* I agree, she is yet another outcast. I spoke with her quite a bit earlier, her being with the auction was not an accident, she was given to them by her former clan. *The horror of such a thing is plainly written in his eyes.* She was too modern for them, to set in the now of thought and not rooted in the old ways. She isn't even from this realm, so not only was she removed from her clan but completely from her home. *He then smiles softly then quickly leans over and kisses her cheek. A liberty truly, but he felt she needed the physical connection between them.* Never worry Princess, if anything it has been us that have been stand-offish. Old scars still pull and ache, but we are learning that we have a home within you. *Within her, not the clan, not the apartment, her. The words were old, but the sentiment was still the same. SHE was their home, SHE was their queen, SHE was their life-stream.*

[Neon]

*The brightly colored fae had dove into the fray with both feet once the effects of her previous iron prison wore off. She had tussled with Blueberry, argued with Bel, giggled with Willow, dared to kiss Dovian on the cheek, and even flicked Thistle's ear once, or maybe twice. Now she lay, nearly asleep, on a lounge chair, enjoying the warmth and closeness of those around her. Her eyes slid open for a moment as the unicorn in human form finally slipped into the pool. A tiny wolf whistle floats on the air then she giggles and closes her eyes once more.*

[Blackmoure]

His keys jingled in the door for a moment, giving warning to his arrival. He entered the apartment slowly, as if in pain. Tired eyes, ringed in sallow darkness found his... nephew and she sighed softly Hello Yu. Even his voice sounded tired. He moved to sit beside Veckah on the couch, leaning against her slightly, as if even sitting upright was almost beyond his power. What's up?