Reikai smirks and kisses him back a moment before she lay down slowly, careful not to use her bum arm "Thankyou so much Dev..." she paused and opened her mouth to say something, then just smiled for a moment before finialy speaking "I love you..." softly, almost in a whisper as sleep slowly tugged at her conciousnes....she was litrally exausted, and not but a minute later was asleep...though the cell phone in her pocket might not let her stay that way for long...Washington was always riding her ass. it sucked being the best of the best.... popularity was highly over rated

Devaine_Hawk whispers from the doorway before closing it” right back at ya doll” . Walking to the wet bar he pulls out a fresh bottle of Jack and moves to the main door and arms the security system outside it . Walking to the elevator he rides it own to the 3rd floor and his office.

Reikai waves goodnight to everyone and passes out

Speedy would walk into the Devaine Hawk office and knock at the door..He would keep one hand on his bow leaveing it at his side and the other the left hand by his back ready to grab Arrow's if he most..He would await for a aswere..

Devaine_Hawk makes his way down the hall on the 3rd floor to his office thinking about the woman asleep upstairs “she’s the best part of me or my life ,Dev you’re a lucky S.O.B“ he thinks as he walks in the office and flops down behind his desk.

Devaine_Hawk looks to the door ,at the knock “come on in open for business “ he whispers in his low Texas draw

Speedy would walk in and looking at the guy who just said to come in "Hello sir Im speedy the best when it come's to bow's and Arrow's I heard you might need a job done or something..Am I right"?he would kindly ask

[Flash_Guardian] There is a cheery ding as the elevator comes to stop at the third floor. The doors slowly slide open, revealing Flash in his usual garb, white vest, blue pants, spiky red hair behind his headband, and bright red cape trailing behind him. He has an excited look on his face as he walks toward Devaine's office ... but is surprised to see someone else enter. "Busy busy, eh Dev?" he says quietly to himself, continuing his walk more slowly.

Devaine_Hawk props his feet up on the desk and lights a smoke before pulling a shot glass out of a drawer ,striking the Zippo against his pant leg and taking a deep draw as he pours the glass full. He looks up as the man enters “no , not looking for a partner just yet handle all my own cases , thanks anyway”

Devaine_Hawk sees Flash standing outside the door and calls to him “think I need a bow , Flash ?” with a laugh

Flash_Guardian appears in the doorway, peeking into the office with a bright expression. At Devaine's question, he looks over at Speedy curiously. "Never underestimate the elven archer, Mr. Hawk," he says with a chuckle.

Devaine_Hawk looks to Flash “got a possible on your case we’ll head out as soon as Mr. bowman here is through , and guess what else “

Flash_Guardian grins in satisfaction. He's willing to bite. "Okay, what else?" he coaxes interestedly.

Devaine_Hawk takes a sip from the shot glass and blows smoke up at the ceiling before answering ,”the Ski case ? The guns are hot she has used ‘em still don’t know if I buy that whole assassin rap she tried to feed us though , guess I ‘ll have to run her in”

Speedy would laugh a bit then sigh he would load his bow up super fast and shot the glass of what ever was in it..then he would shot the ciger out of his mough by angle of coause..then he woudl look at Devaine and say "I see"then he would turn around and see Flash there and would say "Excusse me sir but I would like to leave now if that is ok"..

Flash_Guardian stares, wide eyed, at the alcohol on Devaine's hand and the cigar that was now embedded in the wall along with an arrow. He slowly removes his hand from the door frame and sidesteps out of the way, looking warily at Speedy.

Speedy would look at flash and say "Thankyou Kind sir"then he would look back once at the man and say "Smoking and drinking is bad for you"..then he would go to exit the building..

[Devaine_Hawk] .............

Flash_Guardian can't help but crack up at the archer's final words, clapping a hand over his mouth in an effort to maintain some degree of politeness as he steps into Devaine's office.

Devaine_Hawk grins as the elf runs down the hall and takes another draw off his smoke , “just why the hell does every Tom, Dick, and Harry in the state seem to want to be my pardner or side kick anyway? Do I look that inept?”

Flash_Guardian finally swallows his laughter, though the smile is still plain on his face. "It's not such a bad thing," he explains with a shrug. "Would you rather they all be wanting to work against you?"

Devaine_Hawk stands and starts toward the door , glareing at Flash "your a real comedian ya know? let's go funny boy."

Flash_Guardian coughs, formally bowing his way out of the office just ahead of Devaine. "Happy to serve. And don't let me forget, have I got a story for you."

Devaine_Hawk stops outside the office door and arms his security system before starting to the elevator

Flash_Guardian follows Devaine out.

* * * ((Later, in the Pub ...)) * * *

[Kade] Still don't make it hurt less, does it?

[Mesades] The names Mesades The White wizard. And no it dosn't

Kade nods to Mesades, "Well, I'm Kade."

[Mesades] nice to meet you

Robert~Darklord walks into the Pub similar to how Randal does the first time in the movie Clerks, a pair of sunglasses hiding his eyes

Glyniss_McMasters nods " An' I' Abel"

Kade nudges Glyniss as he laughs, "Sure you are."

[Mesades] huh?

[Kade] Call her Glyniss, Mesades, anything else she might not know you're talkin' to her.

Glyniss_McMasters grins looking between the two " Nic' meetin' yer emmm Mesades ter white wizar'"

[Mesades] oh, okay!

Devaine_Hawk walks in just ahead of Flash scooping the room out with eyes as flashes of electricity cross the onyx orbs .

[Mesades] So what kind of weapons do you guys use?

[Kade] Bad guitar playing mostly.

Flash_Guardian walks in behind Devaine, once more entering the familiar sights of the Pub. Tonight was a modestly busy night, it seemed, and he recognized a few familiar faces, waving to Glyniss and some others, but staying fairly close to Devaine.

Robert~Darklord grabs a pie and flings it at Dev for no reason

Glyniss_McMasters chuckles leaning back then realises she's on a stool ...." Ahh....ain' go' no weapo' no' lik' som' I ca' mentio'"

Devaine_Hawk makes a follow me motion to Flash and holds up a finger in a be silent signal ”remember let me do the talking “ as he makes his way towards where Miss McMasters and her group are

Devaine_Hawk bats the pie a Flash

Kade nudges Glyniss and points towards Devaine.

Mesades turns twards Devaine_Hawk, at Kade's gesture.

Glyniss_McMasters rises a brow at the two males just walking in grinning as Flash waves...rising her own arm in responce....lifting her stetson with a nod in a salute....before being nudged by Kade

Flash_Guardian nods, catching the pie with both hands ... he follows the pie's original trajectory, spotting Robert~Darklord. He holds up the pie and nods in thanks, then checks to see what kind it is as he follows Devaine.

[Mesades] Who are they?

Devaine_Hawk extends his hand for a shake and smiles “Ms McMasters how are you tonight “ he asks in his low whispery Texas draw

Robert~Darklord blinks as he's thanked for throwing a pie? Man these dudes are odd, which makes them cool!

Glyniss_McMasters slaps the stetson back onto her head as she lowers her hand taking Dev's giving it a firm shake " Howdy...doin' fin' an' yer?"

Flash_Guardian proceeds to look around at those presently at Glyniss's table curiously, holding his pie.

Speedy would walk into the Pub woundering what's going on

Devaine_Hawk nods his head and releases her hand looking at Flash “ kids these days no attention span I blame it on that damn rap music “. he thinks” Had any luck finding your friend Seth , Ms McMasters ?” he asks

Glyniss_McMasters glances from Dev to Flash "Di' kno' yer kne' Flas' her'......naw I ain' though' mayb' yer migh' hav' had..."

Flash_Guardian nods, affirming Glyniss's statement. Not knowing what else to do, he slides the pie onto the table near Glyniss, offering it to the rest.

Mesades just sits there quietly, not understanding any of the conversation. (Has dazed look on face)

Devaine_Hawk shakes his head in a negative manner , “no afraid not but we have just begun to search and as for Flash well he need a tutor in a certain area and you may be able to help him. I figure I help you , you help Flash , and maybe some day Flash helps one or both o us “

Kade returns.

Speedy would shack his head still thinking Pie's what the hecl he would then leave

Flash_Guardian grins between Devaine and Glyniss. "I'd be happy to," he offers quickly.

Devaine_Hawk turns his attention to Flash and sighs “leave the nice pie alone , please and try to focus here , Flash"

Glyniss_McMasters rises a brow at the pie....emm eyes drifting over Flash's appearance unsure whether it was business with Dev and him or friendship...."teac' hi' wha'....I ain' no intellectua'"

Kade stays quiet as he sips from his bottle of water.

Glyniss_McMasters welcomes Kade

[Mesades] Would any of you mind if I had some of the pie? Mesades eyes the pie hungerly

Flash_Guardian spares Mesades a quick glance and an affirmative nod before looking back to Glyniss and Devaine.

Devaine_Hawk grins “oh…some would beg to differ , Flash here is looking for someone to help him learn psionic defenses , LoX and you where the first two who came to mind off the top of my head , and we have not seen LoX lately”

Mesades rushes to the pie and quickly eats 2/3 of the pie.

[Mesades] Yumy

Glyniss_McMasters kinda blinks at Dev " Jus' wha' make' yer thin' I kno' thi' her' psionic stuf'"

[Kade] Hell, she can barely balance a check book.

[Mesades] lol

Flash_Guardian stays silent. Pretty much everything that Devaine says is mirrored in Flash's eager and hopeful expression.

Glyniss_McMasters chuckles at Kade nudging him hard....

Kade nearly chokes on a swallow of water when she nudges him, "Umph, hey."

Devaine_Hawk shrugs his shoulders “what the company did to me gave me a little low end psychic abilities ,but not psionic , so I’m looking for some one to help Flash here , oh well I thought I sensed something out of the norm about you when you came in my office the other day , but there” s always LoX”

Glyniss_McMasters frowns slightly....tongue tip licking over her bottom lip she didnt like the idea of someone sensing her out....expecially without her knowledge

Kade wipes the water from his shirt, "Oh there's something out of the norm about Glyniss alright."

Devaine_Hawk looks over at Flash “don’t worry , I still have a couple aces up my sleeve ,don’t lose hope “ he motions to the door "let’s go talk to Mr. LoX"

Devaine_Hawk gets up and offers her his hand again , “maybe I can return and help you a little later ,” as he nods to the others “it’s been a pleasure to meet you all,” and turns to look at RD warming up” practice….grasshopper”

Glyniss_McMasters jabs at Kade again....before nodding to Dev.." Sorry I can' hel' yer...mayb' nex' tim'" casting a smile towards Flash.." Why' he so quie' anywa' ain' he go' a tongu' ter as'"

Devaine_Hawk makes his way out trusting Flash to follow

Kade oophs as he gets elbowed again by Glyniss, "Are you trying to puncture a lung?"

Flash_Guardian blinks, wondering if he missed something somewhere in that conversation as he looks at Glyniss curiously. Devaine's words make him grin thankfully. Glyniss's words make him glare sidelong at Devaine. Leaning over, he whispers something to Glyniss.

[Flash_Guardian whispers to Glyniss_McMasters] "Devaine said he wanted to do all the talking."

Flash_Guardian shrugs, then takes himself a slice of pie. "See you all around!" he calls back to Glyniss and company, quickly following Devaine out of the Pub with a wave.

* * * ((Later, in the Main Hall ...)) * * *

Rif_Coral chuckles gently as he looks up, attempting to forget his past few weeks work, attempting to forget the fires and storms he had accidently created "A form of...wait, no, the true form of Runespeaking, binding, breaking, and making. Something more potent than anyother Runic magic that I had encountered for a long while."

[Janet] Well, it seems as if our resident librarian cannot sleep. She's back in the Main Hall. However, she's changed her outfit a bit and freshened up her makeup. She wears the same black tank top, except with a few belts around her torso, starting underneath her chest. She still wears short black cutoff shorts, then black and orange striped tights, and finally tall black leather platformed boots, which are held together by a dozen or so more buckles on their sides. Her long, very straight dark brown hair has been let down. It falls to a few inches above her waist, expertly trimmed. As for makeup, there is some lightly applied black lipstick, then an outline of her eyelids in avocado green eye pencil. She stops at the small wet bar, and looks around, thinking of what to make.

LoX blinks....even for a creature like himself, a master of storms and each weapon that it imbues its chosen with, as well as several other forms of Lesser Path and mostly quaint varieties of mana-play, this Runespeaking is a new concept to him. "Runespeaking, eh? So, tell me, mate....what does this concept entail and how does one manipulate it?"

Devaine_Hawk walks in the Main Hall with measured steps , eyes scanning the room as he walks . His eyes flash with blue white sparks as he sees someone he recognizes , and he raises a hand in greeting to LoX before glancing over his shoulder almost if he expects to be followed.

Flash_Guardian quickly enters the Main Hall a few seconds behind Devaine, trotting quickly to catch up to him. "Sorry," he apologizes, quickly finishing his slice of pie.

Rif_Coral chuckles "That question is what got me how I am now, my good friend. Yet I will outline it, though it sounds most silly outlined. You know what a rune is yes? Well it is simply speaking its name with such focus and such that it invokes its nature." He chuckles gently "And you know me, no simple trick of power, or even a major trick of power would tap me nor even make my armpits a bit damp"

LoX glances over to Devaine and grins once and quickly, one hand rising from the countertop in greeting before his attention shifts back to Rif_Coral.

LoX blinks..."Which would explain the breaking part of your little spiel, my old friend. The force invoked shatters the rune itself, I take it? Simply from the unlocked force of both focus and released energies? Kind of like shaking up a can of soda, then opening it?"

Devaine_Hawk makes his way to a table and waits patently for Lox to have time to talk with him motioning for Flash to join him

Janet searches for something with a tad bit of alcohol, but at the same time, tastes good. She wasn't much of a drinker. To those close to her, they might hear her murmur, "Eh, no, don' li'e tha'." Finally, she pours herself a small glass of pear cider. That stuff was great, you could barely taste the alcohol. Picking up her drink, she removed herself from the bar. Funnily enough, she never even glanced at the one who asked for honeywine, even though she too was behind the bar. Maybe she was ignoring him. Quietly, she made her way to some plush seat in the corner.

Flash_Guardian scurries over to Devaine's table, seating himself and beginning to listen in. LoX and Rif_Coral's conversation sounded rather interesting, and he couldn't help his curiousity.

Rif_Coral nods "Something much to that effect, but the rune is not shattered, but more of formed completely. Its kind of like many words of casting to an incredible spell, but your focus and intensity determine the outcome of power that ranges above cosmic proportions. Hence the long training, for you must find that point for every rune, and can only find it through trial and error. I've caused more disatours than I can count in a single hour."

[Seanna] Good night, Marquis.

Devaine_Hawk sits at the table and waits in silence as the blue white flashes race in his eyes he becomes oblivious to the conversation , turning in on his own mind to ponder it’s own mysteries

Janet took a slow drink of her cider, eyes casting a blank look around the room. Allowing herself to space out, she begins absentmindedly tapping on the armrest of her chair, keeping up some unknown beat. Another sip.

Rif_Coral casts his eyes towards the word Oblivion, and its speaker, but simply closes his eyes and looks back to LoX....that was another time, another place, another battle he wishes not to remember

Flash_Guardian suddenly realizes that his face is still a mess ... he wipes the blueberry stains from the pie off of his mouth with the back of his hand quickly, before anyone else notices, continuing to listen to this talk of 'rune-casting.'

LoX nods intently...but even he can cause disasters with a focused thought. "I hope you were doing this training somewhere unpopulated, of course?" As if he really had to ask, but hey, playing it safe for once never hurt anybody. "Okay, so if a simple Rune spell is cast, it is only a shade of what it truly can be? Much like a piece to a puzzle, but not enough to finish the picture. Once you find that piece, it allows you a glimpse of the bigger picture and allows for a much more powerful cast, but only if focused properly, correct?" It sounded comprehensible enough.

[Seanna] Damn.

[Seanna] Just plain... Damn.

Devaine_Hawk lights a smoke and still remains in his own world as he strikes the Zippo against his leg . “ So..Rei is working for good old Uncle Sam ,is she shadowing me to keep a company influence in my life or is she telling the truth about how she feels?“ he asks him self .

Jin-Saotome strides in with an air of legacy about him as usual. Wearing a bright white flightsuit with gleaming sliver armored setions, Jin strolls through the Hall with a serious look on his face as his long white scarf tails flutter behind him in the air. He sports a brow hair, brown eyes look of a male slightly into his twenties and is wearing a white headband with a bright red 'V' in the middle. The armored sections of his shoes go clanking loudly as he walks up to the group of people currently conversing and flatly states, "You know I was just threatened and assaulted back at some Tavern. I've been gone for what... six months, and I come back to bullying? What the hell happened? I hope you all are a bit more hospitable." Jin's eyes edge side to side, at least nobody has their weapons drawn.

Flash_Guardian begins to pore the two men's words over in his mind ... pieces of the puzzle ... focus and intensity ... His brow furrows as he tries to get an accurate mental picture.

LoX almost instantly recognizes Jin, a quick grin on his face as he beckons the Pilot over. "Long time no see, mate. Janus know you're back yet?"

Jin-Saotome turns to LoX and gives the man a welcome smile. "Well, a friendly face! Hmm, Janus? No, haven't seen him as of yet. You'll tell him I'm around tho if you see him won't you? And how are you and Lani?"

Jin-Saotome adds that he walks over to LoX as he speaks, he did afterall beckon him over.

Janet continues spacing out until a flash of white catches her eye. Wow, that flightsuit was bright. She looks at Jin. Pretty average. Something on his person must be funny to her, since she kind of smiles, then looks on to what he's saying. Threatened? Assaulted? What was this about six months? A bit apprehensive, she looks to the side, holding onto the armrest with her free hand, taking another sip of cider.

Rif_Coral thinks for a moment whilst he nods to the location of his training. Finaly he finds his voice once more and puts air to it, "Close. Think of it more like a glass of water. It takes more water to fill the glass and have more water. So it takes more focus to fill the rune and have more power. As well, much like the glass the rune has a maximum amount that it can hold and therefore expel. The key is learning how to tap the amount of power you need and then focus it, or mold it, into your purposes." He raises his right hand to wipe away some nagging droplets of sweat within his eyebrows before he continues "And yes, I know what you are most likely thinking. Many people can destroy and create much with a focused thought. I could do that before my training, yet the intesnisty within the Runes is astounding. I have never witnessed power such as theirs'"

LoX nods once and winks. "Still engaged...gonna set a date soon, I swear. I'll see Janus at some point soon, though. Th' ol' battle-berzer is one of my New Guardians now....or was, anyway. Talked to Daehalya at all, yet? That girl...whoo...dunno what happened with her."

LoX turns to Rif_Coral and motions to Jin. "Rif, you met Jin before? If not, this is Jin Saotome, Jin, this is Rif_Coral, old friend of mine from the Old days."

Devaine_Hawk breaks out of his thoughts long enough to nudge Flash in the ribs an grin as he asks , “ever get the feeling we’re way out of our league here ?” he whispers quietly.

Jin-Saotome short-bows to LoX and says, "I swear... I walk into a Tavern and poof, I'm someone's target. Heaven help us if the whole realm has gone to violence again." Jin notices Janet had glanced his way as he entered and gives the girl a smile accompanied with a nod. He turns back to LoX and shakes his head. "Nope, just got back into town and stowed the Blodia away for the night. Rif.... hmmm, I do believe I've met him, back when Alpha was terrorizing the place." Jin bows to Rif and then extends a hand. "Yes, I've heard of you. Hello there Rif."

Rif_Coral looks to Jin while standing slowly to bow deeply "It is an honour Jin. We have met before, though I wonder if you remember me" He then straightens and returns to his seat "Forgive my unpleasing appearnce and, most likely, smell. Training higher than the mountains can be rigourus." After wipping his hand off he sakes the offered hand.

Janet 's head is to the side. If she sees the nod and smile from Jin, she must be ignoring it. She swirled her cup in her hand, finally taking another sip. Ah yes, pear cider was great. Janet didn't seem much interested in everyone else's conversations. She was off in her own little world.

Flash_Guardian blinks, tilting his head to one side in thought. Just the right focus, no more, no less, directed in the correct manner ... The concept was beginning to make more sense to him, but wasn't like any form of spellcasting that he'd ever heard of. Distracted, his memory flashes back to the other day, and the story that he still needed to tell Devaine ... and wouldn't you know it, Devaine nudged him at just that moment. "Wha-" Flash begins, startled, looking over at Devaine. "Oh ... yeah," he says, casually nodding his head, though in truth he was extremely curious. "Hey, I still haven't told you my story from before."

LoX arches a brow at Jin, his eyes a little discomfitted by that news. "What Tavern was this? Do I need to call out the Sanctum Knights or what?" A good-natured laugh follows the statement, his tone slightly teasing in nature, another sip from his nearly forgotten Corona taken.

Jin-Saotome shakes Rif's hand and nods saying, "A warm bath and a good change of clothes can cure that, but you don't offend. I've been couped up with the smelly tech-boys for a month working on a new hyperdine system, you smell better than grease and fluxed ions by far."

Rif_Coral chuckles and shrugs "And you smell better than charred metal and frozen flesh, so I guess all is well."

Devaine_Hawk arcs an eyebrow and grins ”looks like we might be here awhile …amuse me “ he whispers.

Jin-Saotome 's about to give the name of the tavern.. but alas it's disappeared from the magic map (the keep's userlist) and scratches his head. "Er.. Raven.. no, R-something Tavern? Ah hell, who knows. And the Sanctum Knights, what group is that?"

LoX confidently sniffs around the air and shakes his head. "See and when I said I showered twice a day, everyone laughed at me. Who's laughin' now, huh?" For a moment, his appearance changes to that of a certain Mister T. "I pity da foo that don't take no baths." Quick as the blink of an eye, his appearance is as normal as it ever is.

Flash_Guardian nods to Devaine, waiting for his friend LoX to have a free moment. "It happened just last night. Not sure if you noticed the raging storm out by the hills, but it was a doozy. I'm out there among the hills, going for a walk," he begins. "Something's leading me out toward this one particular rocky outcropping at the peak of this hill, high up in the distance. A friend or two joined be along the way, and I told them about the funny feeling I was having."

Jin-Saotome hides a chuckle, his serious manner degrading now in the company of friends. "Well I feel better now that you two are here..." Jin plops down in the nearest chair and *whews*, taking a load off and propping up his feet on the table.

[Seanna] "Gramma Cel'd be impressed, too." For once, the brash and mouthy girl is quiet.

Devaine_Hawk looks at Flash with with interest now “ well go on I may have a little psychic ability but I can’t read your mind …not that I want to and I’ve a question when your done”

[Flash_Guardian] "Well, the storm was picking up speed, lightning flashing all around above us, thunder booming ... really nasty. Anyway, we reached the rock, high up in the hills. There was a certain large, flat and trianguler outcropping of rock that just didn't seem to fit, about the size of a minivan," Flash explains. "My friend, Blank, started looking the thing over, and suddenly, 'ZAP!'" Flash says loudly, jolting in a sharp downward motion with his hand. "Lightning arcs right over all of our heads, and the rocky outcropping begins to flicker, looking a bit more metallic than stony in places ... but it only lasts a few seconds before the whole thing looks like rock again."

LoX drains his bottle of Corona and tosses it idly into a trash can with an arcing loop, followed by a crash and the slight tinkle of shattered glass. "Whoops." A bit of a sheepish expression slips across his features for a moment, then he collects a new one and pops it open on his belt. "So, what's been keepin' ya outta th' neighborhood lately, mate?" This time, he's addressing Jin.

Devaine_Hawk ponders that for a moment before answering , “well now , that is odd what happened next or did you all tuck your tails and run away?’ he grins “by the way and you can be blunt bout this , am I uptight and unsociable?” he asks jumping train of thought in the blink of an eye.

Jin-Saotome points in a bunch of different directions and says, "Meh, interdimensional travel. I have been in the neighborhood, just in the future for a bit. Your and Lani's kids say 'Hi' by the way."

Rif_Coral blinks and looks upon LoX and Jin and stands slowly "Please forgive me, my friends. I fear I must beg my leave of you."

[natasel] A prayer for salvation.

LoX nods in understanding. "Gotcha. Been out 'walking m'self of late. Never know what kinda trouble would head here next, y'know? Like t'keep an eye on all possibilities. A quick grin is flashed at Rif before he leaves. "That's unfortunate, mate. Perhaps at a later date, we can discuss this idea of yours in greater detail, eh? Compare notes and the like, in the meantime, good t'see ya out an' about."

Flash_Guardian grins, smirking at Devaine. "Run? Hardly. Blank didn't waste any time, he just up and shocked the whole rock with his magic ... and wouldn't you know it, the whole rock shimmers again, and this time the whole thing looks metallic," he explains, eyes widening in wonder. "Blank even manages to find himself a door in the side of this thing and open it. He and I walk into the thing and start exploring, and ..." he stops, at a loss for words. "Man, you wouldn't believe the stuff we saw in there. The corridors and rooms ... everything looked kinda futuristic, some weird blending of magic and machinery, with high tech electronics and magical forces all over ... never seen anything like it." He suddenly blinks, remembering Devaine's words and looking rather awkward. "Uptight? Unsociable?" Flash puts a hand to his lips, looking away and pondering for a moment.

Jin-Saotome gives Rif a quick salute and says, "Take care there."

Rif_Coral chuckles and nods ere bowing "Yes indeed my old friend, though it is hardly my idea, more of a discovery." He then straightens and bows to Jin "You as well." Straightening once more he nods to the others that had gathered about them "Dordack all"

Shezerai slinks through the doors to vanish under a table, moving from one to another to take up a vantage point.

[Devaine_Hawk] “A space ship was it , well as long as you don’t try to tell me little green men gave you anal probes that’s alright , I guess , and stop stalling I’m a big tough guy I can take the truth!”

Jin-Saotome flips his scarftails out from behind him and settles back, looking around a bit. He'd get up and walk around introducing himself, but instead waits for people to come to him. That's usually what happens anyway and his bright white suit gives the notion that he's not a bad-guy, heh.

Flash_Guardian inhales deeply, at last reaching an answer for Devaine. "If anything, from what I have seen of you ... I would rather say you are ... rather critical of other people, and slightly untrusting of others. But I certainly wouldn't call you uptight."

LoX glances upwards as the realization hits him. "Wait...Lani and I have children?" A quick shake of his head, time was something that he generally never experimented with on that type of scale. "Wish ya hadn't told me that....kinda wanted to experience the surprise for myself." A quick glance is shot towards both Devaine and his friend, followed by a beckoning wave whenever they feel like joining the duo already ensconced at the table. For now, his Corona is simply more than enough to hold his attention.

Janet has finished her cider by now. Time for people watching. A glance to this group, a peek at that clique. For whatever reason, she isn't concentrating on one specific get-together, despite what they might be conversing about. Maybe she prefers appearances to voices? Meh, who knows? Sighing, she lifts her hand to scratch her neck ever so gently. Crossing her legs at the ankles, she keeps quiet, just observing.

Devaine_Hawk shrugs his shoulders “I was just thinking about something Rei said to me about learning to relax , I’m relaxed as anyone I know”

Jin-Saotome snickers and was wondering when that was gonna sink in. "No, that was just a joke. Cuts deep into the reality of the errands I'm sent on tho, eh? Ya never know what the future holds..."

Flash_Guardian nods. "You certainly seem relaxed enough, at least on the outside," Flash comments. He catches sight of the wave, and decides not to wait on the opportunity, quickly standing and reseating himself at LoX's table before looking back to Devaine.

Robert~Darklord kicks the door to the Hall open, his clothes all black tonight, his hand adjusting the black fingerless gloves as he looks around a moment before he heads to the bar

LoX simply dazed and slightly amused by this whole revelation. "Well...as long as you don't tell me that Dae-Dae is gonna be some kinda Elven Queen next, I'll let it slide." A few mutters, sounding akin to Even though she already acts like it. slip away, but are muffled in lieu of more alcohol consumption. "Must be Guys Night Out or something. What's up?" This is directed to Flash and Devaine, a questioning expression on his facial features.

Devaine_Hawk catches the beckoning out of the corner of his eye , “here we go act normal…no wait don’t act normal…oh hell just let me do the talking , o.k.?” he tells Flash.

Shezerai crouches beneath the table, covertly watching legs move past and beneath other tables. She lays down fully then, curling her tail around her to keep it from being stepped upon.

[Ardentrion] "In a much sicker way." Teeth grit and he looks back to the tapsman. "Something stouter." To wash the bile and hatred from his mouth.

[Janet] This room was kind of warm. Janet begins to fan her face with her hand, her wrist snapping up and down effortlessly. She seems to have stopped the people watching, at least for now, and has found a new hobby: chewing the inside of her cheek.

Devaine_Hawk takes a seat as he extends his hand to Lox , “long time no see good friend , ,LoX , meet Flash , Flash meet LoX”

Flash_Guardian just shakes his head at Devaine bemusedly. "So talk then," he says, looking back to LoX and Jin, nodding his head and raising a hand in greeting. "It can be guys night out, if you want it to be."

LoX shakes the offered hand and nods to Flash. "The name's Kazuya Kiruitseki, LoX is just kinda a title or a nickname, really. So, uh, what brings you two outta the woodwork tonight? Oh, this is Jin Saotome, by the way, Jin, this is Devaine Hawk, a friend of mine that recently found his very own consciousness." A broad grin punctuates that statement before he regards the other two again.

Jin-Saotome pounds his gloved finger on the table, leaving a sharp indention in the wood and saying, "This time I demanded to be sectioned to a non-parallel timestream with a permanent chrono-stream! Dimension-jumping just upsets my stomach and gives me gas. I'm also sick to death of keeping track of alternate versions of people... and..." Jin looks over at Flash who's just seated himself and says, "Sorry, who's your friend?"

Devaine_Hawk pulls a business card out of a pocket , and passes it to LoX and another to Jin . “Not that I think you ever will but if you need a good PI give me a thought huh?’

Jin-Saotome takes the hand extended and shakes it saying, "I'm Jin, Jin Saotome. Well met."

Shezerai narrows her eyes, ears up and alert, the colors of silver and purple catching her gaze a moment before returning to the small gathering that includes someone in white.

Jin-Saotome reads over the card. Cool, he should make himself some of these.... "Hello there, neat card." he states quite openly.

[Ardentrion] "Your Goddess needs you." And you need a distraction.

LoX just bursts out laughing at Jin's rant and begins to shake his head. "Yeah, I said th' same thing when I first started 'walking." The card is taken, then placed into his back pocket for a moment before he grins. "Heck, I'll make sure some pretty little thing gets that card, Dev." A quick wink before he drains his Corona follows his statement. Once again, he just can't resist the mischief-making sometimes.

Devaine_Hawk shakes the other mans hand as well and looks back to LoX and Flash before speaking , “Flash here needs a teacher , and after all the help you gave me , you popped up in my photographic memory first , LoX”

Jin-Saotome nods a bit and says, "Someone said something about a guy's night out, whatever is good for me. However I've been walking for a bit because my ride is recharging, so anywhere close, or here even, suits me just fine."

Robert~Darklord walks over and looks at Gali, taking a drag of his cigarette as he wonders what this was about

Flash_Guardian grins. "You can all call me Flash, everybody does." He blinks at Jin's comments, then nods, understanding all too well. "No kidding, aren't those parallel timelines a b---h?" he says, shaking his head. "And it's even worse when some nutball decides it might be funny to tie the two in a knot ... suddenly you find 16th century cyborgs teaching law-school to their grand-nieces and nephews ..." Flash shakes his head, looking rather disgruntled. "God, that was a nightmare ..."

Jin-Saotome grins and points a finger at LoX saying, "Hah, busted! Your reputation preoceeds you... hehe."

Flash_Guardian rubs his forehead in memory.

Jin-Saotome points to Flash and nods his head rapidly, "See! He knows what I'm talking about. What good are history books anyway if history just gets rewritten every other day?! I swear... Ah, well hello Flash."

LoX blinks a little bit in surprise. "A Teacher? For what? I haven't had a pupil in...well..." He trails off for a moment, attempting to focus his memory before finishing his reply. "Um...not including my adopted son, of course....a few centuries anyway. Other than Terri...and Lord knows that was a nightmare." He facefaults at Jin, followed by a chuckle. "Riiiight. At least I don't have dozens of illegitimate children running around....in this reality, anyway." He gawks for a moment, then simply laughs again.

[Ardentrion] "We seem to be gaining popularity."

LoX grins..."Could be worse...could be like this time when mutated sea bass grew legs over on Foster's World, next thing they knew, th' bass were chasin' 'em 'round with clubs. Kinda funny, really."

Flash_Guardian nods at Jin understandingly, then respectfully turns his attention back to Kazuya ... LoX really was easier to say and remember, no wonder he used it for a nickname.

Robert~Darklord turns and flings a cupcake at LoX for no reason, and one at Jin as well

Devaine_Hawk laughs at all of them even if he doesn’t fully get it ,what all their talk and reality is about right now he’ll have to think about that .”He wants to learn psionic defenses ,witch is a lot more than my parlor trick psychic ability can teach”

Jin-Saotome smells incoming bakery products and opens his mouth in a wide anime-style. Wrapper and all, the cupcake is vanquished.

Aziza looks around shyly as she enters.. staying close to the door just in case "he" is.

Flash_Guardian tilts his head, trying to imagine fish with clubs. The image was disturbing, yet rather amusing.

LoX simply stops the cupcake in midair, a simply telekinetic thought focused for a brief moment, then shifts the cupcake into a large twinkie and sends it flying back towards Darklord. "Dorklord! I'mma get you with banana cream pies!"

[Ardentrion] "We're far from the end, so it's as good a thing as any, Cyra."

Aziza sniffs the air looking for a scent, not finding what she seeks she relaxes a little, but remainss cclose to the door.

LoX turns his attention back to both Devaine and Flash. "Simple enough to teach, I suppose, if he's got the disposition, of course. What discipline does he seek to learn? Or is it one of those expanding one's horizons as far as the Mental Arts go?"

Devaine_Hawk pulls a Zippo and flask along with a pack of smokes from his pocket and lights up before cracking open the flask ,all this flinging and flying pastries made him tense up.

[Ardentrion] "We won't." He claps a hand lightly on her shoulder.

Shezerai rises enough to creep across the floor to another table, this one occupied with four men ingaged in conversation. She flops down on the floor amist their feet.

Devaine_Hawk grins and shakes his head “he’ll have to tell you that , I’m still trying to get used to all these wird lights I see around people sometimes and the creepy feelings from time to time”

Flash_Guardian interjects his opinion. "Well, chiefly I would just like some way of defending myself from the psionic attacks of others ... probably focussing in the telekinetic and meta-psionic areas, for the most part," he explains, then grins. "But I'm certainly willing to go as far as any good teacher can take me. Maybe I'll even make it further than last time," he says, shrugging hopefully.

Aziza finds a stale bit of bread on the floor and crouches down under a table to eat her meager feast.

LoX idly ponders what would happen if he got the large black kitty drunk, but thinks better of it. No matter how amusing it'd be for a brief time, it simply wouldn't do to have a drunken panther on the loose. So, his attention slips back up to Flash and Dev both, his eyes suddenly flashing a brilliant blue/gold colour as he attempts to telekinetically yank their seats out from under their behinds, simultaneously. It's only a quick command, and uses minimal force...a test of sorts, perhaps, followed by a broad grin.

Shezerai takes a keen interest in a pair of boots under the table that vaguely resemble a reptile of somesort. She shifts beneath the table to be closer to them, whiskers twitching as she sniffs at them.

Aziza feels thristy and looks around for an abandon drink..

Jin-Saotome feels something bumping into his feet down there and like a curious little kid, ducks under the table to figure out who the hell is kicking him. Of course he finds himself face to face with Aziza. Jin raises an eyebrow and says, "Hmmmm. That is new."

[Ardentrion] "That's the way they work." He looks to the dent, fingers moving to circle the thing.

Aziza blinks, her eyes wide, full of panick "EEP!"

Devaine_Hawk feels the seat fly off from under him ad lands with a thud on his ass in the floor ,where he sees the panther ,”funny…real funny..he mumbles “guys , there’s a panther under the table if it matters , and it seems to like my boots”

Jin-Saotome holds up a finger from beneath the table to LoX, Devaine, and Flash. He'll be back up in a second.

Flash_Guardian sees LoX's eyes flash briefly, leaving him little time to wonder. Something was changing, his senses told him as much ... but he wasn't ready. His chair goes flying backward, sending him with it. Flash's reflexes are quick, however, as his arms are thrown back to catch the arms of the moving chair ... he finally comes to rest in a rather humiliating position, his body held inches off the ground by his stiff legs and arms, just barely able to see LoX over the table.

Aziza starts to back away from Jin.

LoX wonders when all the creatures started inhabiting the floor, but hey, it was nice and unique. An under-the-table culture! A quick grin rewards both Dev and Flash. "He'll do. Now, I'll buy you both a drink to make up for it, okay?" He offers a hand to Flash, this time, his eyes guileless.

Robert~Darklord is finally frigging back folks, and you know what, kiss my grits!

Shezerai 's disturbed by Aziza moving back under the table and Dev removing what she intended to clean her teeth on...his boots. Hence, kitty is now in a bad mood. Laying back her ears she hisses at Aziza.

LoX thought that that was cottage cheese, R~D...not grits. *ducks*

Jin-Saotome eeps too, but wait, he's seen stranger things. Instead he shuffles out of the way of Flash and Devaine falling. Jin pokes his head up over the table and eyes around. He swipes his beltpouch from the table and takes out a piece of tender jerky, offering it to Aziza slowly. "Oh donna be all scared and such, you were just underfoot is all." Jin wiggles the tasty jerky a bit.

Shezerai has four legs and a tail LoX. Where did you expect her to be???

Aziza screams... "Dont kill me!!"

Devaine_Hawk pulls himself back up to his chair and grumbles under his breath something about Devine beings and their sense of humor

Flash_Guardian 's eyes are wide as he comes back to his senses ... he eyes LoX's offered hand with an annoyed sort of glare, but manages to shift his weight enough to take it, pulling himself quickly to his feet and staring at the unusually behaving creatures under the table.

Jin-Saotome blinks, "You can talk! Wait, that's no surprise anymore... What are you talking about? I'm not going to kill anyone, least of all you. But hell if you'll end up getting all dirty after crawling around underneath the tables chewing on things. Come here, I don't bite."

[Ardentrion] "It'd move quicker." The laugh is formed as a smile, still poking at the damage. "This is bad, how did the person in the armor hold up?" He's standing, a nod and smile given to Cylaena.

Jin-Saotome waves a foot at Shezeria and says, "Back! No hissing, not for you."

LoX just winks at Flash. "Good to see that you're prepared, mate. That's good. I think you'll learn quickly." With that said, he makes good on his offer and snags a pair of ale-filled mugs for the both of them. "Sorry fellas, had to make sure."

Robert~Darklord flings a cupcake at Jin this time just because

Shezerai starts to growl, lip curling up to reveil elongaged canine teeth. She snaps at Jin's foot before going for Azizia with a pounce.

Flash_Guardian dusts himself off, still glaring at LoX suspiciously, though his mouth bears a rather appreciative smile. "Nothing alcholic, please," is his only reply to Kayuza.

Aziza looks in the direction of the hissing sound.... "That wants to kill me!" and she hides behind Jin.

[Devaine_Hawk] "make sure what that gravity still works on us?" Dev asks

Jin-Saotome looks up over the table and interjects, "Ya know you could of just asked them LoX...sheesh." and then ducks back down quickly enough to keep himself in the way of Shezerai. "I said not for you!" Jin whips out his ratrher sturdy hand and blocks the pounce.

Flash_Guardian looks calmly at Devaine. "Hey, you never know with some people," he casually remarks.

Jin-Saotome bwaha's! not for youuuuu heh.

Aziza scurries underneath a different and ~hopefully~ empty table.

Robert~Darklord leaps from the floor into the rafters, watching the Hall from above as the darkness hides him, only his eyes glowing through the darkness that the rafters provide

Shezerai goes sliding across the floor, claws scraping and digging into the floor boards. The prey takes off in another direction, she scrambles after it, not really caring what she thunds into.

[Ardentrion] "Have you seen a healer, yet?" He stops his poking for the moment.

LoX simply backs away from the table as a fight between both kitty and dog-like thing is about to erupt. A simple pass turns one mug of ale into a root beer of Jones variety. "Yeah...but this way was more memorable, right? Right? Guys? Hey wait!" Suddenly, he's out of the way as Shez goes pouncing. "No, no. Think of it as a test of the skills that you've already accumulated. If I'd easily dropped you both, then I'd have known that neither of you were ready, correct? Flash reacted accordingly, so...he's accepted. Sometimes you can't just rely on someone's word without seeing it for yourself, aye?"

Devaine_Hawk gathers up what’s left of his pride and dignity as he stands “Well , looks like my work is done here gentlemen so I bow out , perhaps I’ll go back to the office and cuddle up next to Rei she’s leaving out of town again soon , we don’t see much of each other these days our jobs and all. And in this line of work every day is precious”

Jin-Saotome gets bowled over and yells, "I swear, every time!" He rights himself and motions for Aziza saying, "C'mere before that thing takes a bite out of ya!"

[Ardentrion] "You should have someone look at it. I can, if needs be. It may be serious."

LoX gives Devaine a casual salute and waves him off. "Yep. Lord knows how much b!tching ensues when ya get in late." Even Celestials can be whipped...not that LoX cares, honestly. "Take 'er easy, Dev."

Aziza does what she is told and returns to JIn.. "Yes Sir."

Flash_Guardian blinks at LoX's words, feeling slightly guilty for some reason. The only reason he hadn't hit the floor completely was quick instincts ... had nothing to do with his mental prowess ... or did it? He looks over at Devaine, standing, and beams at him appreciatively. "Hey, thanks a lot, Devaine! I owe you one." He grins, taking his root beer appreciatively. "Enjoy your time with Rei, then." He raises the drink to LoX, and takes a few thirsty gulps.

Shezerai misses Aziza doing an about face, whipping around herself to go back the other way. Instead of going under the table, she leaps up onto its surface to try and head Aziza off before she can get to Jin and thus safety

Flash_Guardian looks at his drink, impressed, and totally oblivious to the animals and their skirmish in the background. This is good stuff ...

Jin-Saotome gets a rather annoyed look on his face as he's already met Aziza halfway after standing and storming over to the chase. He stares down Shezerai as she runs towards him... and she'll be in for a little surprise this time around.

Devaine_Hawk calls over his shoulder as he heads to the door “keep the cards gents we can help each other out again someday “ he makes his way to his Astin_Martin out side and turns the powerful engine over before barking the tires , and squalling out of the lot . Over the sounds of the car can be heard the CD player blaring “Behind Blue Eyes “ by Frank S , and with one last flash of break lights around a curve he is gone.

LoX grins as Flash stumbles directly on what he was attempting to teach them. "Bingo! Instincts were what I was testing. Instincts are something that can't be taught...only enhanced. Yours is not lacking, my friend." Apparently, he hasn't realized that he'd picked up a stray mental thought from Flash, rather than a statement. He would have to teach mental defenses first thing, apparently.

Shezerai 's not very good at stopping on a dime, thus plows into Jin.

LoX merely blinks as he watches the chase for a moment. "Yknow, this might be the first case in history of the cat chasing the dog." A dry humour laces his comment, followed by a laugh as he drains yet another Corona. "Oh Lordie...I'ma be feelin' this in the morning. Just hope that Lani doesn't kill me for getting in so late."

Aziza backs away from the tumbling Jin... "I know "he" sent her..."

Jin-Saotome turns a bit to the side and holds out his right hand yet again. This time when Sheze plows into him there's a very loud CRACK! and an arc of explosive golden fire shields Jin and Aziza hiding behind him! This isn't like hitting a brick wall, this is like a brick wall hitting you.

Jin-Saotome doesn't tumble this time, he's prepared for just about anything now.

Aziza is sheilded.... "How could "he" know that I am here?"

Flash_Guardian blinks at his new teacher in surprise ... and then realization strikes him. Oh yeah ... mind reader. Go figure. Silencing his inner monologue quickly, he takes another sip of root beer, savoring the taste. "You picked a favorite, you know?" he says, setting the mug down on the table. "Good flavor, too." He looks concerned suddenly. "Hey, if you need to be getting in somewhere, I won't keep you. Chen knows, I'll be around."

Shezerai takes his hand in the shoulder, having ducked her head down and to the side as she slid. She drops with narry a sound to the floor at his feet.

[Ardentrion] "She does, and something to prompt her into admitting it."

Aziza cries, "I have to get out of here."

Jin-Saotome clenches his fist and nods as Sheze drops. "That should take care of that."

Jin-Saotome thumbs out the back and says, "Right, well follow me, I have just the place." He nods to LoX and says, "Give me a few, something to investigate right quick."

Aziza curls up into a ball.. "He's found me.."

Jin-Saotome grabs Aziza as he passes by and says, "Hup! You're coming with me for a second..."

[Ardentrion] "Remove the armor, and if not here, we'll go back to camp." A look to Cylaena, "She likely needs to speak with us anyway."

LoX grins at Flash. "Well, it was always my favorite, anyway. As for being somewhere, it should be home, in bed, next to my wife-to-be." A quick laugh follows his statement, followed a wink. "But, if you'd like, we can continue this as soon as possible...see if we can't get you a passable mental defense, right?"

Aziza is grabbed but willing goes with him.

Shezerai merely remains where she is between a couple of tables, sides heaving as she's more out of it then not right now.

[Ardentrion] "Am I correct in that matter?"

[Ardentrion] "Are you here to see us, I mean."

Flash_Guardian grins awkwardly at LoX, nodding once. This man was not like any other teacher he'd had before, seeming to be a bit more laid back ... but Flash liked that. LoX notes that Flash's mind already seems to be more on alert. "Aye, Sensai," he agrees, using the respectful title that he has used with all of his prior teachers. "Perhaps tomorrow night? Unless something else comes up? In my profession, I never really know." Flash looks away, reluctantly.

[Ardentrion] "You carry the sword of the Wintermoon House, and indeed we fight for and under XXX Lady Justice Wintermoon." A small shrug, "Perhaps an assumption on my part."

Shezerai gets up slowly, shaking her self out once she reaches her feet to wobble unsteadily for a moment before slinking out the doors once more

LoX 'll let the false sense of security slide for the night and simply stand up and bow once, quickly to Flash before he snags his leather jacket. "Tomorrow it is, mate.Trust me, you'll feel much better when you're not broadcasting so many thoughts to everyone with the capacity to hear them. It's not uncommon for new psionics to do so, however. A mental exercise for the night. Meditate and clear your mind before you sleep...and once more when you awake. Once you have control over your thoughts, it'll be much easier to learn what I can teach you. At any rate, we'll continue on the 'morrow. Night, mate." Suddenly, his fingertips glow as he creates an intricate encircled Kanji, the symbol of Air, to be precise, out of pure energies, then disappears into the center of it, winking out of existence in the Mainhall soon afterwards.

Flash_Guardian grins happily, having accomplished one of his current goals ... and already he has been given his first lesson. A simple task, and one that he has performed before countless times. Still, the practice would be good for him. Remembering his teacher's words, he downs the last of his rootbeer and leaves the main hall, satisfied inside and out.