The Tiberius J. Swann Education Facility

Who: Meike and Kelsey
When: Almost 9
Where: Garage, and then city
Why: Chinese food adventure

Meike arrived in the garage about a half hour after the journal convo from Kelsey's journal.  She hadn't really needed to do anything much to get ready - refresh her makeup a bit - since it didn't seem like it was going to be a crazy night out.  She wore what she had worn for work, professional gray trousers, black boots, white button up blouse, and a green cardigan.  She also grabbed her leather jacket against the cold of the evening.

Meike was really rather looking forward to this adventure.  It had been a while since she had taken her baby out for a good ride, and she looked forward to the first real adventure with her since the winter set in.  Normally, a tame evening of Chinese food wasn't something to get excited about.

As soon as she saw her "date" enter the garage, she waved to her and flashed her car's lights at her.  From outside her car.  Which was not turned on.  Certainly there were remote starts that would do that.  Hers had an alarm button that did just that.  And honked the horn.  But Meike didn't need it.  Once Kelsey was close enough to read her lips.  "So, shall we try Chinatown, or just look for a restaurant in the city?"  Chinatown might be risky at night, but Meike would be up for it.

Who: Meike and Emma
What: Emma goes exploring in the library for books, and meets the librarian!
When: Late Monday morning.
Where: The library.

Who: Meike and Kelsey

What: First meeting

Where: Library

When: Evening

Meike had been using the down time of break to work on the library's budget for subscriptions to databases, new media tech, and other various administrative business. Due to an adventure with Xander some time ago, it was often difficult to concentrate when she was in her office, and she had taken to using the circulation desk's computer when the library was at it's least busy with student traffic.

The short blond noticed an unfamiliar woman enter the library and begin browsing. After a few moments, she approached her and greeted her. "Hello. Can I help you?" Of course, it would have been helpful to know the other woman could not hear her greeting. After another failed attempt, Meike flashed the lights. Not that she walked over to the switch and flashed them. She just politely requested that they flash, and they did. It was second nature to her - whenever she couldn't get someone's attention the conventional way, she'd find an unconventional way.

Who: Meike and Aden
When: Friday evening
Where:  Aden's apartment
What: Meike finally gets a secret rendez-vous... kinda

Meike was intrigued.  Aden had a new project for her...  A challenging one, so it seemed.  She'd had fun keeping track of the little intrigues of the staff and students here, but it was hardly world shattering.  They would all make good pawns, but there were few who were General worthy, or even Corporal for that matter.  Those who seemed General worthy, who would make good leaders, were not yet ready to come into their own with their powers.  But, doing the footwork now might make them loyal to the company later on.  Hopefully Aden would let her continue her current work as well.

As for his little quip about taking her offer, she highly doubted it.  If he was serious, she wouldn't say no, but she had given up on that front.  It was fun to flirt, as it was fun to flirt with anyone, but Aden had made it clear he was an asshole.  The blond spitfire didn't take well to being toyed with, and he had thus expired his interest for her.

Knocking, she waited for him to answer the door.  "Mr. Grey, I'm here at your request..." she announced in a sultry voice.

Who: Charlie and Meike
What: Engines and girls: what more could a guy want?
Where: School garage
When: Afternoon

Meike was still working on Starbuck's car, but it was going well with Jack helping out.  It cut down on some of the more time-consuming tasks, and she had some nice eye candy while she worked.  After her shift at the library, she headed back out to the garage to spend some time on her vehicle.  Poor thing was neglected.

Changing into more casual clothes, the blond selected a dark turtleneck, white zip-up sweater vest with hood, dark straight leg jeans, and black heeled boots.  The sweater vest could easily be discarded to prevent stains, but it would also keep her warm when she was just sitting around doing less dirty work.

Upon entering the garage, Meike's attention was drawn to the sound of someone else taking the afternoon to spend some quality time with a vehicle.  Well, well, if it wasn't Mr. Sex Appeal himself.  Grinning, the technopath strode over to the man and his motorcycle and smiled down at him.  "You know, she loves what you do with your hands."  To be honest, vehicles did "like" to be tinkered with, inasmuch as they could like something.  But Meike couldn't resist the little flirtatious comment.

Who: Meike and Xander
What: Surprise visit
Where: Meike's office in the library
When: Afternoon
Rating: NSFW

Meike found Friday afternoons to be absolutely dull in the library.  At least when she was helping students, she felt useful.  Most Friday's she spent doing personal research on the various interpersonal relationships within the school.  In other words, she hacked into the journals and just skimmed through them.  It was better than a soap opera.

The only time Friday's were remotely interesting was when finals were coming up.  The blond was particularly wrapped up in what she was reading, and didn't notice someone enter her office.  Maybe her afternoon would turn out interesting after all.

Who: Jack and Meike (and Simon, later!)
What: Cars you say? Motorcycles? Er?
Where: The Garage
When: Afternoon

Jack was figuring Meike was a six foot two Amazon sort of woman. The kind with questionable fuzz on their upper lip and scary eyebrows. Charlie's commentary of her being "all woman" had been taken light heartedly. After all, Meike had said herself that when she wasn't in the garage, she was in the library. Not that there was anything wrong with smart girls! They could be hot!

He approached the garage slowly, bookbag slung over one shoulder, and then quickened his pace to walk right in. He couldn't smell anyone; the scent of oil and exhaust was overwhelming. "Hello?" he called, swiveling his head. "Uh, Meike?" He pronounced it "My-kee."

Who: Xander and Meike
Where: Hotel outside of the school
When: Friday Night
Rating: Mature

There was just something to be said to secret meetings. While he didn’t do them too often, as usually he didn’t feel the need for them, sometimes, one just had to indulge in the experience. It did, after all, add a whole new dimension to the experience. Plus, there was always the added thrill of getting caught. Not that he had any danger going into this particular meeting, but the companion he was meeting with that night did. One could only hope that’ll make it that much more exciting for her, and therefore that much better for him as well.

The hotel was not quite up to the par of what he preferred. No, it really wasn’t even close. But there wasn’t a whole lot of selection within an easy distance of the school. At least, not in the full on 5 star routine. It was good enough for his needs, however. He needed to find one with a Jacuzzi inside of it, those were ever so much more entertaining.

This time, however, Xander was dressed up more than he usually did. A tie above a black button up shirt, and black slacks, as well as expensive dress shoes. He looked every bit the businessman in town for work, rather than some kid sneaking out. As he stretched out on one of the beds, his lips curled into a wry smirk as he waited for his companion to arrive. He half wondered just what she would be dressed in as he waited.

Who: Xander and Meike
Where: Starting in the school garage
Why: Random meetings and mischief
Rating: Unknown, likely high

He had made good work on the music he wanted to write, though even he would admit it wasn’t coming nearly as quickly as he wanted to. He was putting too much attention on the writing, and putting too much stress on himself to be able to work as easily as he used to. Of course, he usually had his band around with him to help him think up songs, and doing that over the web or phone conferences only went so far. Xander was going to have to take a few weekends and go back home again just to get the juices going once more. Something without women around, as much as he wouldn’t ever admit that he even planned such a thing.

But, at the moment, he decided that he needed to take another break. To go out and do something other than sit here and frustrate himself over music that would eventually get written, just wasn’t going to get written now. Of course, this was bloody fucking New England, and waves were out of the question. In fact, given the temperature of the water at the beach, even diving or any form of swimming was out of the question. And going boating on your own was just plain old boring. So, the young demon decided to do something else that he really hadn’t done in a long time.

His beat up pickup truck didn’t get nearly the miles on it here that his car back home in California did. So, the need to really maintain it wasn’t all that big. But, that evening would find Xavier doing just that. Half buried under his pickup as he shifted the collection pan in place and started to drain the oil out of his pickup. He would be half exposed, his blue jeans the only thing really showing from under the car when he stopped being the only one in the garage.

Who: Jacob and Meike
Where: Jacob's room
When: eveningish
What: distractions from life's suckage

After that strange encounter, Jacob wanted nothing more than to hide and yet he agreed to meet with the librarian. She was not his sister, but still good company. (He was blitzed when they last met, so it may not have counted.) He retreated to his bed to read a magical text for a while before he got bored. Boredom often led to dangerous activities and Jacob was tempted to get out his chemistry materials to damage a few items.

Except then he might have to explain the acid burns. Damn it.

He did the next best thing and played a game on his PSP until there was a knock at the door. Placing the console on the bed, he got to his feet and crossed the room to open it. Meike there was a welcome sight and he offered her a slight nod, still too upset to smile yet. "Hi," said Jacob, his tone revealing how grateful he was to see her. Now with any luck, he'd be distracted. The glasses emerged from where he put them and he dangled them in front of her. "All shiny and ready."

Who: Everyone!
What: Winter Social
Where: Recreation Center
When: Saturday, starting at 7pm

As expected, the school had turned the recreation center on its ear with awesomeness. What was once a place of pool tables and board games had become a frosty winter wonderland. The walls were decorated in classic Victorian Christmas fashion, a garland of evergreen and velvet ribbons strung along the ceiling, burning gas lamps filling the room with a soft glow. The refreshmant tables were draped in dark green tablecloths, shining silver platters and a sparkling crystal punch bowl serving finger foods and warm cider. Hot cocoa was available in perfectly polished silver pitchers. Classical Christmas music played through the stereo system, giving the room an old world feel. The most striking piece in the room, however, was the fifteen foot evergreen tree that took up the far back corner. Covered in ribbons, glass balls and tiny colored lights, it seemed to give off an ethereal glow. A brilliant white star topeed the display, a shining beacon that attracted the eye like moths to a flame. This was the room where students and staff could sit in overstuffed chairs, sip mulled cider and talk quietly, and simply bask in the glow of a warm winter evening.

For those who desired more kick in their Feliz Navidad, the basketball court upstairs looked like a disco Christmas- mirrored balls hung from the ceiling while strings of blinking colored lights hung corner to corner across the ceiling. Long strands of tinsel were draped over the table where the turntables were set up, the hired DJ playing typical dance club music. Whilst wearing a Santa hat, of course.

Outside, the grounds were still covered in the new snow that had fallen on Sunday, with a crisp fresh layer added courtesy of the ice mage faculty members. The outdoor pool was also frozen solid, and ice skates were available to borrow from the rec center gym. Paths were shoveled in the snow so students could walk from place to place, each path illuminated by white pillar candled placed inside frosted glass bulbs set along the footpaths.

Who: Meike and Ana
What: Hot chicks and hot cars
Where: TJS Garage
When: Afternoon

Meike decided it was time to have some one on one with Cyan.  This New England weather was crap and the Camaro did not like it.  The salt was the worst of it.  So, Meike figured it was time for a little gift for her baby.  A few customized tweaks here and there, and that should cheer up the pouting vehicle.

Meike was busy in the undercarriage when she saw a pair of feet standing between Cyan and the Mustang parked next to her.  That Mustang had a personality.  She always knew when a car had someone who really cared about it.  There were people who collected cars and didn't seem to care.  The cars seemed to mirror what the person expected of them - their personalities were duller and they seemed just bland in general.  Cars that had someone who cared were more alive, like they were awakened.  Snapping her gum, she rolled out from under her Camaro.

"Hey, beautiful car you got there.  What's her name?"

Who: Jacob and Meike
What: Meike has a certain kind of touch...
Where: Jacob's apartment
When: After dinner

Meike had  had a decent welcome to the school.  It seemed like it wouldn't be a boring assignment, either.  Plenty of intrigue, and trouble.  The good kind of trouble.  She certainly wasn't the typical ancient school of the dark arts kind of librarian.

After dinner, she headed over to Jacob's apartment as promised.  She was wearing what she had worn to work - tweed slacks from a nice suit, grey dress jacket, and a teal shimmery shirt with a a ruffle at the neck and chest.  Oh, and brown leather boots.  Don't forget the boots.  If there was one thing she was, she was always professionally dressed.  And while she might have walked the border, she was always professional, too.  No flirting with students or staff on the clock, but off the clock was totally different.  And legal was never negotiable.

Knocking at the door, Meike waited for Jacob to answer.  She had brought some tools in case the little machine needed a checkup, but she doubted it.

Who: Meike and Aden
What: Welcome
Where: Meike's apartment
When: Evening