The World Remastered

Thank you *Yu took the items from Veckah and brought the paper close. He used his knee instead of the coffee table, to keep it more out of Stephan's site. He made three quick flicks with the pen before putting his fingers against the paper. The bitter smell of burning paper escaped into the room as he ran his fingers down the note carefully, burning the magick into the markings. When he was finished he folded it carefully and deposited it into the envelope, muttering an ancient Chinese spell over it. Finished, he set it on the coffee table, only an arms reach away from the Master* Only you Master Stephan will be able to read the contents. In case the demon or any other hopefuls would try. *The pyre slowly gained his feet before bowing deeply to them once more You have my thanks. If you should need me simply cast upon the family ties. I will come quickly.

*Jesture shifted on his 'shoulder' having listened with baited breath. She swallowed hard* ~Flakes of silver and peppermint oil will buy you my loyalty for two days. A fair deal~ *She grinned with a mouth full of sharp teeth*~Then I shall never bother you again~

*Yu straightened before tilting his head ever so slightly Do you believe my father would stop looking for me, his second borne and now oldest living? *He let the thought stay in the air* Your concern is kind but my Master will find me. My punishment will come and I will face it. He will not end my existence, he loves me. Thank you. I will take my leave *He stepped toward the door*

*Jesture sighed, happily lounging in his shadow*~We have an agreement then~

Two days*Yu repeated in confirmation. He nodded to Veckah* You as well. *He bowed to them a final time before straightening and steepling his pointer fingers* May we meet again soon. *He didn't expect they would, not until long after this had settled but he did not mention it now. He touched his thumbs as he left, disappearing from their senses as he took up the meditating thoughts. Again he was nothing but an image, almost a specter, as he left their doorway behind to go find a safe place to become still*

*The Angel's wings tensed a little, the boy sensing the unknown demon even in his sleep*

*Jesture had wandered through Stephan's shadow, curious about the new occupants of the bedroom but unwilling to leave her host. She was back on his shoulder before he left the room, watching Veckah for any indication that she was listening* ~Pure, pure is simple, doesn't matter otherwise~

*Jim scanned through the books again, knowing better than to believe she was going to find what she needed in a human magick shop. She wasn't sure she was going to be able to find it in any shop on this realm. She groaned softly, making a face* If I can't hatch the damn thing it doesn't do any good. *When Stephan walked in she glanced up, even her dull senses catching the old pyre. She blinked a couple of times before coming out from behind the bookshelf* Mr. Blackmoure? Does teach know you are back in town? She's been worried about you.

*Jim smiled at him even as he tried to place her. Veckah had revealed what state Stephan had been in, even if she didn't outright talk about it often* I'm glad, she would have been upset if she'd heard you came into NYC and didn't go see her, be on my case if I didn't report in and I'm already in deep *She chuckled softly and scratched behind her ear* She takes care of me more than the other way around but I'll take the compliment anyway. Looking for anything in particular? They are out of bloodstones and sea salt right now. I already asked

*Jim tilted her head, a curious look crossing her face* Cleansing something? *She waved it off and reached over to the oils and grabbed peppermint before holding it out to him* I don't know about the silver shaver though. I can go find the lady. She was stocking back there *She thumbed in the worker's general direction* If you drop Twi's name you get a discount *She grinned at him*

Psh I can do it. I bother her all the time. *Jim grinned at him* I've asked her about six different items just today including a book on Dragon hatching. She'll be ready for a normal question. *She started back toward the end of the shop* Just don't tell Twi I'm giving out her secret discount. I don't need a pregnant witch on my case

*Jim grinned at him again and nodded before disappearing into the shelves*

*Jesture shifted in his shadow, pulling the bugs up his spine again* ~You could always give me someone like her and you won't just buy my loyalty but possibly my cooperation~ *The Jesture giggled, getting more and more used to the idea she was going to be free in two days* ~Who will be caught in the crossfire I wonder. Master isn't going to be pleased with you not that it's my concern~

~And I thought we were becoming close~ *Jesture sighed softly inside his head and stretched again*~Maybe I'll watch from afar~

*Jim came back, shrugging* Uh, she doesn't have anything like that. Sorry Mr. Blackmoure. I don't know if I've seen one either.