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NPC Characters (mayham_npc) wrote in mayham_rpg,
@ 2008-03-02 13:34:00

Entry tags:

jamie fuller, sebastian lacroix, tessa npc

Who: NPC Tessa, Bastian, & Jamie
Where: Downtown streets of Mayham, and then Noir
When: Around sunset, March 2, 2008
What: Landing in a place that isn't quite home, and an unwanted bout of unconsciousness. (Continuation from here.)
Status: Incomplete

Tessa had been aiming for Winnemucca, Nevada. As it happened, this town was a little south of where Mayham was. With everything that had happened and how she was feeling, it was slightly understandable that she missed her town by a couple miles. She stumbled through the doorway from Faerie clutching her head, thankfully she'd manifested the door in an alley, so no one would be the wiser with her stumbling out of an alley.

She doesn't take many steps before the pain brings her to her knees, and eventually to that nice solid ground called cement. She made it out, and that's about all her body can take. Which is why there's now a woman that looks to be about in her twenties laying unconscious on the sidewalk. For those with good noses she smells of magic similar to what Jamie and Parker smell like.

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bastianlacroix
2008-03-03 01:47 am UTC (link)

After dropping Ailsa off inside Noir and speaking to Jamie about her safety Sebastian had no choice but to go out and hunt. He'd put it off for a few days, living off the blood in the fridge at home and it just wasn't cutting it for him anymore.

Stepping out of the club, he adjusted his three quarter length leather coat and meant to lift off when he caught sight of a woman, face down on the sidewalk a few feet away. Moving towards her, he crouched and poked her. She didn't move. Rolling her onto her back he gazed down at her, tilting his head to the side a little. She smelled of Fae.

Growling a little he leaned over more and shook her.

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	mayham_npc 2008-03-03 01:52 am UTC (link)
	The shaking got a small groan from the girl, but it takes a moment longer for her eyes to flutter open. And even then they are slits because she's barely conscious, and even at night it's too bright for the headache she has. "Don't let them get me..." Its a tiny voice laced with too much fear. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bastianlacroix 2008-03-03 01:57 am UTC (link)
	When she gave off the slight groan, Sebastian shifted his weight and moved her slightly. The words caught him off guard though. "Don't let who get you?" he asked quietly. Agitating the girl wouldn't be a good idea given her state and as he'd never seen her before, the fact that she was an 'other' could mean something. "You are safe for the time being." he said. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mayham_npc 2008-03-03 02:06 am UTC (link)
	"They've killed others...I'm supposed to be next..." It isn't exactly what he was asking, but it should help hint at the answer. It takes a moment for the last sentence to sink in, and when it does she reaches up to grab his arm weakly. "Promise?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bastianlacroix 2008-03-03 02:09 am UTC (link)
	His eyes narrowed at her answer and he took in a deep breath he didn't need. "Others?" he asked then looked at her hand when she grabbed at his arm. "For the time being yes. I promise." he said. "What is your name girl?" he asked. "I know your race. You are Fae. I am not." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mayham_npc 2008-03-03 02:20 am UTC (link)
	Her hand drops from his arm though whether it's due to her not having anymore strength to keep hold of it or it's because he narrowed his eyes is anyone's guess. "The disappearances..." "Tessa." The barest flicker of a frown, and then a wince because she did something she really shouldn't have done in her state. But it results in, "Vampire." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

bastianlacroix
2008-03-03 02:24 am UTC (link)

Bastian merely nodded his head. He'd already figured it had something to do with the strange happenings. Though it went against everything they'd been told already. If she was one of the ones that was taken, he was fairly sure she shouldn't be here right now. As far as he knew, no one came back.

"Yes Tessa. I am a vampire. My name Sebastian LaCroix and I'm going to assume that you are young or else you would not have been taken. I'm fairly certain you are safe with me because I am older." he told her. He eased her up into a sitting position and leaned her against the wall, still crouching in front of her. Tilting her chin up a little he assessed the few injuries she had. "You are in Mayham." he told her.

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mayham_npc
2008-03-03 02:38 am UTC (link)

Thankfully for her, they'd screwed up. She wasn't supposed to have come back. And the fear that rode her voice and the air around her should indicate that she assumes they'll be coming after her.

There's a wince from moving, she needs to rest but she doesn't want to pass out just yet if she can help it. She doesn't have many injuries, a few scratches here and there from stumbling along the way and her crash to the pavement. Most of the injuries are internal, the left over headache from the magic that got her to Maine, being too close to iron, and using her magic when she was already too tired and in pain. "More North than I tried for...I'm from Winnemucca."

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	bastianlacroix 2008-03-03 02:51 am UTC (link)
	"Well, you're not there." he said. He looked around then leaning over her, lifted her off the ground. "I'm taking you into the alley." he said. "It'll be away from prying eyes. And you're going to tell me what happened and then you're going to repeat it to someone I know." he told her. He left no room for discussion. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mayham_npc 2008-03-03 03:03 am UTC (link)
	There's a sound between pain and protest and her hand automatically moved to grab his shoulder for stability, even if the grip was weak. "My head is killing me." Her free hand is holding her head, proving her point. "I don't know how long I can stay conscious." At least she's being truthful. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bastianlacroix 2008-03-03 03:16 am UTC (link)
	Setting her down in the alley, Bastian crouched in front of her. "Well try." he said. "You've escaped. We've been told that's impossible. If you can help us it would be appreciated." he told her. "Is there anything I can do to alleviate your pain?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mayham_npc 2008-03-03 03:22 am UTC (link)
	"Taken too early for their plan. Well placed bout of not breathing and what little magic I could reach after being in close proximity to iron." It's faintly rushed because he said try and this is how she's trying. "Short of rest there's nothing to be done. Body's overused." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bastianlacroix 2008-03-03 03:27 am UTC (link)
	"So they take with intention." he said then thought a moment. "Do you know why?" he asked. She could rest later. He'd take her in to Jamie and she could look after her for all he cared. He just wanted answers. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mayham_npc 2008-03-03 03:38 am UTC (link)
	She started to shake her head no, but stopped when it made the headache pound. "Something about preparing." There's a pause as she cradles her head in her hands a moment, trying to think through the pain. To no avail though, "I can't remember..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bastianlacroix 2008-03-03 03:43 am UTC (link)
	Sebastian growled. He wasn't getting anywhere with her. "Brace yourself." he told her then picked her up again. "I'm taking you into this building here. You'll be safe. Maybe when you're rested you can give more answers." he told her then moved towards the door. Once inside he looked around for Jamie. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

mayham_npc
2008-03-03 03:51 am UTC (link)

She glares at him when he growled at her. She did brace herself for him picking her up, not having to grab a hold of him this time.

Jamie's behind the bar talking to one of the bartenders, but her eyes find Sebastian almost as soon as he's inside. She felt the girl he carried as soon as he was past the door. Giving him a wave to make sure she's noticed, she makes a motion towards her office to get him to bring the girl there.

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	bastianlacroix 2008-03-03 03:54 am UTC (link)
	"Don't glare at me little girl." he warned her then nodded to Jamie. He glanced towards Ailsa making sure she was fine then turned and headed to Jamie's office. Setting the girl down on the couch he stepped back. "The woman's name is Jamie." he told her. "She's your kind and I'm quite sure she can look after you better then I could." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

mayham_npc
2008-03-03 04:00 am UTC (link)

"Then don't get angry because you can't use me." She's in pain, not stupid. She'd noticed his main interest had been information. Tessa shifted slightly, sinking into the couch with a bonelessness she didn't have before.

"Kind looks after kind better than others, after all," came Jamie's voice as she moves into her office. Her eyes flicker between Sebastian and the new girl before settling on Sebastian. "Thank you for not just leaving her where ever she was." It's said more because not everyone would have done what he did. Most would have left her.

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bastianlacroix
2008-03-03 04:03 am UTC (link)

Sebastian leaned in and flashed his eyes at her. "I could have left you to them had I desired it. Remember that." he warned her. "You're right. But you'll find I'm not the only one who wants information from you. I happen to want it at the moment because you are young and so is my wife. Take that how you will." he said then straightened up and looked at Jamie as she came in.

"I'm more inclined to eat her Jamie." he pointed out. "I've not fed in a few days and right now.." he glanced at the girl. "I'd eat her to shut her up." he said before turning from her and looking at the one who was more friend than anything. "She has information. It's why I didn't leave her. Ari is safe, Ailsa's not." he said.

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mayham_npc
2008-03-03 04:12 am UTC (link)

Tessa's eyes harden more and she gives a small snarl at him, for all the good it does because now that her body is relaxed it stays that way. Too helpless to actually do anything.

Jamie raised the faintest hint of brow. "You want Fae blood you can have mine in exchange for hers. I'd be careful how much you take of if though, packs quite a punch." Magical blood is fun that way really. There's the faintest look of something in her eyes. "I care for Ailsa too. We all do. She's oddly wormed herself into most of the hearts of this town." Her eyes flicker to Tessa, "I'll call you when she's up to talking, but it will take a day or too with her this warn out."

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bastianlacroix
2008-03-03 04:20 am UTC (link)

"I said I was inclined to. I didn't say I'd do it." he fired back.

"Oddly enough." he agreed. He glanced at the young Fae then looked at Jamie. "Her name is Tessa." he said. "That's if she's telling the truth. She could be working with whatever is taking the young." he said and pulled Jamie back again, dropping his tone. "She says she escaped." he said quietly. "All we've been able to find out is that none come back..and here she is." he said. "Beyond that she has no answers." he said and glanced towards her. "Be careful." he warned Jamie.

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jamie_fuller
2008-03-03 04:34 am UTC (link)

There's the faintest hint if a smile, because she was serious. If he wanted, she'd give it to him if only because he's tied to Ailsa and not going with out a good meal is bad for a vampire. And a little Fae blood goes a long way.

"The Fae can't lie, and she's definitely Fae." She says softly to him. She glances at Tessa to see that the young Fae is sound asleep or at least unconscious. "Maybe they finally made a mistake? One that we can talk to and question and use to hunt them down?" She gives the faintest shrug of her shoulder. She runs runs a hand through her hair, "This worn down, she might just not be able to access the memories. Too much magic, too much wear and our bodys function just enough to get us to safety." She rests a hand lightly on Sebastian's arm. "I will be careful, but I'll also call you when she's well enough to talk."

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bastianlacroix
2008-03-03 03:21 pm UTC (link)

Sebastian nodded. He'd take Jamie's word on it as she'd know more about her race then he would. "Maybe." he said quietly then listened to the rest.

"Okay. Watch over Ailsa for me until I get back. I need to feed." he said. "If I don't, it won't be pretty..not that it's pretty anyway." he told her. Another glance to the younger fae sleeping on the couch and he was gone. Making his way towards the back door, he slipped out and took to the air.

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	jamie_fuller 2008-03-03 04:56 pm UTC (link)
	Jamie gave a nod at the request to watch over Ailsa. It was a given really. Once he was gone she moved to her desk and called Julian. She didn't want to leave the young Fae alone and she had things she needed to do out on the main floor. Somehow she expected the next few days to be interesting. (Reply to this) (Parent)