Ch 8. The gang's all here, almost

[Jon / Bo]

Eric can't help but giggle. He trys to control his laughter to no avail. Eric raises his had hoping to be called on so he may have permission to speak.

[Renekin Skywalker]

William simply ignores the hand, watching them, waiting for someone to stand. Deep down, he hopes they have the sense to listen this time. Though, a part of him feels like the only way they'll take truely take him seriously is through forced tyranny. "No-one wants to stand up?"

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[Mierin]

Alice sits on the couch silently, listening to William rant. When he makes the silver flame appearon his hand, she shrinks back a little, afraid he would focus his anger on her. She glances over at Eric as he giggles and is amazed by how unimpressed he seems to be.

Alice looks over at the rest trying to gauge their reaction. She looks at William briefly, but drops her gaze, looking nervous as she does.
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[shiivster]

*feeling the water drip down the back of the neck in a small but steady trickle nodded once at alice at her question then followed quietly inside after the rest.

*sitting on the couch and listening to the rundown that William has started and then when he comments about anyone standing up .. and no one doing so, sighs* 'fine ..' *then stands up andwipes at the wet rivlets still moving down from the hair andflicks the water away, unaware that one of the beads is sizzling faintly .. then jumps with surprise as it sets off a mini ~whoomp~

'oops .. sorry. i gotta go pee .. not my fault i went swimming .. so gimme a break, but i know something none of you guys do' *then turns to head off to the washroom*

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[Renekin Skywalker]

The blast of silver flame hitting the door before Maria could get to it melts the plastic faux-wood covering revealing the metal underneath. "The door is lock, Maria. And I'm sure you can wait a few minutes. Please sit down." William says in an even, but very dark tone. "You are all very spoiled, I see. Used to our own way. I daresay none of you managed to go on your adventures without meeting cops, or other mutants? Perosnally, I was stalked by some cops. And I also bet that since you're all sitting here, then you've bested them. But I doubt any one of you did it one your own."

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[shiivster]

'whatever ... ' *then leans against the wall and hugs herself trying to keep warm just now .. then closing the eyes, concentrates to not wet the pants even more*

'told you and them once, i'm here to get ashley back, then i'll be gone. so don't worry about me' *then opens the eyes, and with the still dripping hair moves to a corner and squats in the corner and holds herself tighter trying to get the meager heat from the airvent ..

-= pointless .. its all pointless .. dont tell them about R. they'll go down and harass him. he deserves his privacy to wage his own war about whatever is there. the tunnels are mine, and i wont share them either =- *raises the eyes to look at Michael for a long minute, before turning her attention back to the others ..

'so go on old man .. tell us some more about how stupid we all are .. and how wise you are. or how about how freakin lucky we are to have you .. shall i bow down and worship the ground you walk on now? .. otherwise .. talk to me like a norm, you ain't family .. just some stranger wanting to exert power.'

*then closes the eyes once again and shivers against the cold and the wet clothes. 'now if you're finished, i still have to go pee and maybe rinse the clothes out and maybe a towel to wrap up in until my clothes dry .. oh .. and by the way? .. nice swimming pool you guys have'

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[Renekin Skywalker]

"Even sarcasm bears an element of truth, Maria." William says, the terror leaving his voice. "This isn't about my power over you, it's about your four realizing that your own egos and agendas no longer matter here. You cannot go off on your own if you wish to return safely. Or clean." William leans against a wall. "Go clean up, Maria. And don't worry about Ashley, the others have it in hand." He finishes in a still softer voice. "You too, Michael. In fact, the only one who really should sit an think about any of this is Eric." His eyes gleam at the kid. "Since, out of anyone here, he thinks it's a joke. But, being the nice guy I am, I shall spare him all of your hatred by only keeping him here."

"And Eric, I am a trained and experienced killer, merely maiming you for life is but a small day's work. So sit still. I'm not surprised that you wouldn't notice any of this. I doubt you consider anything more seriously than the face you see in the mirror every morning."

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[shiivster]

*gets to the feet slowly .. pushing off from the wall behind her, leaving evidence that the wetness was not as clean as it lookds and then moves to the door and gives it a tug, then gives the door a boot .. and when it slams open, moves out in an awkward walk to the washroom and shuts the door.

*emerging out after about 15 minutes wrapped in a towel and carrying her dripping clothes 'its your turn michael .. its clean'

*then moves and sits down again on a different part of the room, and sits down again. the hair gives the occasional drip as water trickles down the long tresses, then stands and moves into the kitchen to wring out the clothes in the sink in an attempt to get them just a little dryer and then places them near a vent and shivers from time to time, looking lost and forlorne on the kitchen chair and staring at the wall with the back to everyone else

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[Mierin]

Alice glances over at Sparks and grabbing her bag and fishes out a t-shirt and jogging pants. Walking over shyly to Sparks, she says "Did you want some dry clothes while you're waiting for your stuff to dry?" She smiles, feeling shy "They might be a little snug on you, but it might be better than the towel."
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[shiivster]

*turns to look over the shoulder .. tears falling silently, then looks away for a moment before speaking

'what's the catch? .. nothings free. so what do you want in exchange? .. gotta be something you want .. '

*turns to look back the tears that were there aren't evident, but its hard to tell with the small trickles of water falling. then waits for a reply*

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[Mierin]

Alice quietly shakes her head. "There's no catch. I'm not doing this so you have to give me anything. You looked cold. I thought the dry clothes would help warm you up." She lays the clothes gently on the counter. She then goes over and finds some tea, and makes a face at the tea bags. "Barbarians" she mutters under her breath "drinking tea out of bags" She boils some water in the kettle sitting on the counter, pours it into a cup and places a tea bag inside. She brings the cup over to Sparks and says "Tea will help you feel warmer as well." She smiles shyly and leaves the kitchen quietly.
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[shiivster]

*holds the mug with both hands and then turns to look as alice walks out. then taking a sip of the hot beverage makes a face at the bitterness, but drinks about half of it before setting it down and then stands to move over to the clothing left behind. fingering the material for a moment turns to watch the door once again and then grabs the clothes and slips into them, pants first and then the t-shirt before moving back to her seat to towel her hair and sips at the tea again, deep in thought

*then realizing that Michael might be cold as well gets up and makes him some tea as well .. and moves to the door and taps on the door -= there's a mug of tea outside the door .. did you want me to find some clothes for you? =-

*then moves to the door where everyone else is in and waits for a small break in the talk 'uhh .. michael needs some clothes .. anyone got some for him?'

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[Renekin Skywalker]

"I have clothes in my travel bag, though I'm unsure if they'll fit. Or that he'll like the style. Though I'll go get them, if you'll watch over Eric for a minute." William answers.

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[shiivster]

' .... ' *watches with a bit of suspicion, but at Michaels plaintive plea for warm clothes, finally nods 'alright, but how lond to i gotta watch him for? .. '

*then relays -= take it easy, the old fart is getting dry clothes for you .. might not fit, but its clothes at least .. right? =- .. *then continues* 'he says thanks .. '

*then turns the gaze to look at the one known as eric who's still snickering about something .. 'just hope i dont hafa sit on him ..' *grumbled, as she leans against the doorframe, not entering the room just yet*

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[Jon / Bo]

(OOC wow I've missed a lot!)

Eric lowers his hand as he can see that Will is ignoring him. Eric listens to what Sparks says and nods in agreement with her. As the ball of silver flame gets thrown at the door she trys to head out Eric's looks turns cold towards William. As William speaks to Eric he can feel the anger boiling in him.

As Will leaves Eric stands up and grabs his bag, walks over to Sparks and gives her some clothes and whispers to her "I have a feeling the Pyro and I are going to have a heated conversation, if you know what I mean. I'd advise you guys to get away from the room if at all possible. I'd hate for any of you to get injured at my expense." Eric stands up and looks at Alice. "Hey Al..." he finds him self at a loss for words and just smiles. "Be cheery!" Eric tosses her his bag. "Could you hold onto this until Will and I's conversation is over?" He walks back over to the couch and sits down

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