I guess I'm Jane 2.0.. just call me Boo-sper.

*Honestly, I don't know how to start this.  

I've tried several times and my claws wouldn't work.  

So I guess I'll just ramble because I'm the best at that, true?

Anywho, it's not a good feeling to be stomped out.  Funny thing is?  Omega predicted all this.  Over the past couple of weeks, he posted pictures of a dead black cat.  Then he said he's going to enjoy watching all the Brothers and Shellans be wiped out.  

Don't fault him.  He had no idea about all this.

I've had time to think about everything... I mean, really, what else can I do?  I can't be myself anymore... I'm gone from you guys.  I'm like DW, but alas, I can't touch any of you.  

Two years ago, I brought myself to life on a whim.  Eventually, I found my natch and cuddled my way around and became "Facebook Popular" to where what I would think would actually be revealed and listened to.  Hell, it marveled even moi.

I've loved hard and fierce... and not even in my own family.  Believe me, it's so hard to not even be able to brush my body against a Bastards leg.  Or a Berserkers.  Valkyrie.  One of the Order.  Witch... etc.  The thing is... I'm not gone completely, I see all of you crying and I wish very much to dry your eyes with my fur.  Your pleas have been heard.  They are still being heard.  I just... 

Two years is a very long to be doing something and to have it extinguished in the blink of an eye.  It's even harder because I know for a fact that my time on Facebook is finished.  Even if I wanted to recreate, I'd be extinguished again.  I've seen what my family is going through and I just don't want to uncurl from my ball to do that.

You know what really makes me even sadder?  I never had the chance to retrieve anything that I did.  That's over 3000 + posts (Including pictures, Story Lines, etc) all floating around cyber space.  It's even out of Vishous' hands.  It's beyond tearing my feline heart out... which I'm not sure I have anymore.  At least by their standards.

I feel real.

I feel it deep in my feline bones.  Who are they to tell me when I breathe?  When I sob inwardly?  Who are they to say I'm not real?  They're not the Scribe Virgin, they're NOT allowed to smite moi.  

As I claw this, it's not just moi that's feeling this way.  It's Lassiter.  It's Rhage.  It's Marissa.  It's Amalya.  It's Assail.  It's the one's who keep getting deleted even after they jump through hoops.  It's our whole family whose now reaching out to others to try to figure out our next step.

Whatever the future holds, I know I'll be present, if only in the heart of others.  Honestly, the way it's looking now, we're getting off Facebook completely.  We have a 100% Family/Fan cooperation... and we're not going to do it alone.

Words to the Wise:

Back up everything.  Archive it.  Don't be a sad story like moi.

Make sure you tell people you care for them... I've let MINE Future Shellan alone.  MINE BFF, Dodger also.  They're both forever without me... and it fucking hurts.

Be caring.  You never know how much one whisker rub can mean to someone that's had a bad day.

I never knew how much my paw prints left on your heart-and what they meant to you.

Lastly, I must thank you.  Without YOU, I wouldn't be clawing this right now.  I'd be doing something else.. 

Thank you for letting me come into your lives and leave you with a little Boo-ism.  

Thank you for letting me make your day better.

Thank you for letting me know you.

Thank you for letting me love you.

This isn't the end.
This is a new beginning.

Love.  Peace.  Bacon Grease.
Boo Boo*

Z sings to Nalla ~ Story Line

Zszadist Sings to Nalla by Ehlena Ghardian

The Bastards booty (Contraband) ~ Story Line

Honestly, the title gives it all away.

This Storyline was voted for by you-BDB Unbound fans.

Enjoy!

Syphon Ghardian

*Walkin’ into the dinin’ room, the large table covered with books an’ files at one end; somethin’ Throe an’ Xcor must be workin’ on, shakin’ mine head, I cannae figure it out. Tossin’ the bricks o’ the bounty on the table that we confiscated from the lesser’s SUV; hit the wooden surface with a ~THUD~. Hearin’ mine brethren banterin’ as they come into the room, talkin’ ‘bout the fine packages that we ‘ave stolen, our leahdyre still ‘as not directed us as t’ what he would like us t’ do with the contraband.* Tis this goin’ t’ be our new line o’ work? *Chucklin’ at the absurdity o’ the comment* 

Throe Ghardian 

*Walking in behind the rest of the men with Xcor I see Syphon throw the contraband on the table.* Must you always send things flying through the air, Syphon? *Heading around to the other side of the table to reorganize the files and papers that flew off the table.*

Balthazar Ghardian 

*Not understanding what the humans find so appealing about this stuff but from what I have seen the humans put quite a high value on it. It has been sometime since we have found some pleasure. May haps we could trade the bundles for time with a few comely females* Throe how much money do thee think this tis worth? *From Zypher's grin I can tell he agrees with mine train of thought. Since mine leahdryre has still not spoken I am not sure he feels the same way*

Throe Ghardian 

*Looking up as Balthazar calls my name and noticing his grin.* It does not matter how much it is worth. It remains here for now until Xcor decides what is to be done with it. I know what you are thinking and that is not what it is to be used for. *Glares at Balthazar then at the other two as well.*

Zypher Ghardian 

*Ignoring Throes comments, I slap Balthazarr on the shoulder,* mayhaps we could get quite a few females to whet our appetites, aye. * I stalk to the table and pick up a bag of the white powered, aye tis should give us a few nights of fun. I chuckle at the thought and get instantly hard at the thought of it. Adjusting mine leathers I look over towards Syphon and he has a grin of pure ecstasy on his face at the thought of a night covered in writhing females.*

Syphon Ghardian 

I am always game for a tumble with the females... But if we give 'em this *pickin' up the brick* would it no' d'feat the purpose o' rompin'? Unless tis a ruse. Bait 'em... Like the Pied Piper.... Come 'ere lil' strumpet *chucklin' darkly, tossin' the brick t' Balthazar*

Balthazar Ghardian 

*Laughing* Syphon I do not care how we do it just as long as we get some females soon. *I hear Zypher agree with me.* Thee could speak to our fine leahdrye about this. *Tossing the brick in mine hands when I see Xcor Ghardian walking in. Nudging Throe* You speak to him.

Xcor Ghardian 

*Coming into the room and watching as mine men toss the contraband so freely between them. Laughing as Throe continues to try and get them in line. Wrinkling my nose as the scent of mine males' arousal begins to mingle with the scent of the drugs. With one growl I watch with satisfaction as Balthazar tries to discretely put the brick of cocaine back with the other. The look of worry flashes through their eyes before it is replaced once more with foolishness. Hearing Balthazar as he nudges Throe before looking at Syphon and Zypher I snarl* Nothing shall be done with it at this time and when -I- decide what to do with our bounty it shan't be used for your insistent need for female flesh do I make myself clear? *Pointedly staring and holding eye contact with each of the warriors before me.*

Throe Ghardian 

*Staring at the other males with a disgusted look* Do you only think with what's between your legs? This war will not be won if you are consistently worried about where the next female is so you can *grinds the word out* fuck yourselves raw. *Sees Xcor smirk at me and I shake my head.* 'Tis the only language they understand. If you have no immediate need for me at this time, mine leahdyre, I am going to my office to further work on these files and books we received from the barrister.

Zypher Ghardian 

Aye brothers why do we not head out and find some action. This stuff is no real use to us. *waves my hand toward the bags of powder.* Come Brothers let's go find some worthy females to do with as we please. I walk out with my brothers leaving Xcor and Throe staring down at the product.*~

An era of Boo ~ A Collection of Two Storylines

Honestly, the title gives it all away.

These Storylines were voted for by you-BDB Unbound fans.

Enjoy!

Jane Ghardian

*The last few hours in the early morning are always the longest. They really drag on. All the rooms are cleaned, so I sit down at my desk and look at the stack of files to be updated. I let out a deep sigh and pull up the first file to put in the updates. A few minutes pass. I start humming along with the radio that's on low. Out of the corner of my eye I see a movement. I peek around my computer and don't see anything. A few minutes later I see two green eyes peek from around a corner. Boo? What the? He never comes down here. I don't say anything or acknowledge that he's here. I continue my typing and keep a sly watchful eye, curious as to what exactly he's up to.*

Boo Ghardian 

*I've followed the smell here. The smell of food. The smell of happiness. The smell of... sniffing the air, yup, BACON. Basically the best thing in the world besides well....

MOI.

Sniffing the air some more as I paw open the glass doors and enter the Infirmary ALL the way, careful of my tail, I will find the smell. I will find the bacon. It's MINE*

Jane Ghardian 

*I continue to type as he slowly makes his way around the entire room. After watching a minutes I notice that each time he comes to a drawer or cabinet he stops and sniffs. He's looking for something? What would he be looking for? Dodgy? But he hasn't been down here in a while. I don't have any food down here only hot cocoa. I finished with one file and move on to the next. I keep watching as he continues to make his way around the room.*

Boo Ghardian 

*Pawing open a cabinet, the thoughts of bacon forgotten as I see something in there. Is that...... YARN?? Fur really? YARN? Or is it string? SOMETHING. I need it! I NEED it. NOW. Nudging the drawer open more, looking inside as I browse.... whoa, IT IS. SCORE!!! Taking it in my muzzle, and chewing as I lower myself down... THE FUCK? It's... STUCK. It's stuck on my face. It's... sticky.

What sweet hell is this?!*

Jane Ghardian 

*I notice him getting into a cabinet. A few seconds later he comes out with the tap stuck to his face. I try my damnedest not to laugh. Not to make any noise at all. Where the hell is my phone? I need a picture of this. I search my pockets. Nope. Damn I left it in the file room. I close my eyes and have to focus myself so I don't laugh. I clear my throat and get back to typing and wait to see if he comes over for help.*

Boo Ghardian 

*Trying my best to get it off... OMG, I'm forever tangled in this web. This is how I'm going to go. I can see the headlines now:

Boo Boo dies tragically in HELL

Front page also! Now if only I could read.... but then again, it wouldn't EVEN matter!!! I would be dead... hello, dead people can't.. THERE'S JANE. Jane's dead! Maybe I could be a ghost too!!!*

Jane Ghardian 

*I watch as he frantically paws at his face until one of his paws gets stuck too. I cover my mouth to mute the giggle. Damn I really wish I had my camera. He starts trying to use the floor to help pry it off of his face. After a few minutes he gives up and just lays there. Spread out on the floor with the tape stuck to his face and his paw stuck to the tap. I decide to finally help him. I push my chair back and go around my desk. I look down at him. He doesn't make any eye contact but his tail flicks slightly. I laugh a little then wait for him to look at me.*

Boo Ghardian 

*I am dead. Dying. Starvation. Oh, the Scribe Virgin is going to come for my SOUL. Blinking and looking around until I catch eyes with Jane... WHOA, she caspered over to me. I've seen Casper before so of course, she's like him. She's not stinky, unless she's been snuggling with V. Help.... please........?*

Jane Ghardian 

*He lets out a very faint "Meof". I bend down and gently remove his paw from the tape, then the tape from his face.* Now, what are you doing down here? There is no Dodger and no food. I doubt you came to visit. *He sits there looking around more. I roll my eyes and go back to my desk to continue my files. Still clueless as to why he is in here anyway.*

Boo Ghardian 

*After silently praying to the Scribe Virgin my release from tape hell, I tilt my head to the side and look up at her. Bacon. I followed the bacon and it led me here. But there's a teeny tiny problem, there's NO bacon. Not at all. This isn't even remotely FUNNY. I came. I saw. I need FOOD*

Jane Ghardian 

*After a few seconds of sitting down I watch as he slowly makes his way back towards the door where he stops.* There's no food anywhere down here. Furry tail to the main house. I'm sure Fritz has bacon for you. * I roll my eyes again. I think I just need to call it a night. I'm having a conversation with the fucking cat.*~

Vishous Ghardian

*Sitting at my desk messing around on YouTube while I wait for the various scans to finish when I come across a random video entitled "Cat In A Shark Costume Chases A Duck While Riding A Roomba". What the fuck? Clicking on it I watch as it's literally a cat...dressed a shark....riding a Roomba....chasing a duck. A wicked smirk coming to my face as I get a brilliant idea. Practically leaping from my desk chair and running to the closet. Digging through all the shit we have in here.* Seriously Cop how many fucking coats does one male need? There you are.... *Pulling out the box and blowing the dust off it. We've had this for a while true? Opening the box and taking out the Roomba before quickly putting batteries in it and looking around the room.* Now where did Jane put that costume she got for Dodger and Boo.....*Walking to our room to see if it's there.*

Boo Ghardian 

*Retina scanner!? Eat BALLS!!! Blinking away the lightening flashes in my eyes, the world still spinning as I belly crawl in the room. I really think they should just do away with that and just put in a CAT door! Finally my vision clears and BAM I'm looking around the now.... vacant Pit. Weirdos. If I had a super cool hangout, I'd be plopped on the couch, watching TV. Then again.... sticking to the shadows and paddling over to the couch, I jump up onto it as my claw hits the remote. Baseball. BORING!*

Vishous Ghardian 

*Coming back from Jane's and my room with the costume in my hand and looking over at the TV with a raised brow.* I don't remember having that on....*Walking towards the couch and seeing Boo sitting there. The smirk widening on my face as I look down at the cat* Ahh just the feline I wanted to see. *Watching as he tilts his head to the side and meows at me before I reach down and pick him up.* No fussing and this will be painless true? *Holding the cat in one arm and the Shark costume in the other as I begin to work it over his head*

Boo Ghardian 

*Shaking and trying to get out of V's grasp as he holds me like I owe him money!!! Just take it off Tohrment's credit Card and be done with moi, you fiend!!! Finally, he puts me back on the couch and I glare up at him. Dude... I am... a shark. This is kinda cool. I've seen Jaws and P.S. the shark basically wins at life!! Sighing inwardly and turning back towards the tv, feeling like I can take on the world... suddenly I'm BACK in V's arms and he has a smirk on his face*

Vishous Ghardian 

*Walking back towards the kitchen where I left the Roomba and shaking my head. I think Boo needs to lay off the bacon, that costume was a large and it still barely fit on him. Taking the Roomba off the counter and putting it on the floor, then putting the cat on top of it before turning the thing on and taking a step back.*

Boo Ghardian
*Suddenly, I start to move. As in, I'm not doing anything to MOVE my body. What kind of sweet hell is THIS?! Widening my feline eyes as I zoom across the floor, meowing loudly to deaf ears, even AS V puts on the Jaws theme TO drown out the sound. Why DO this to moi?! What did I ever do to YOU besides you know... be more handsome!*

Vishous Ghardian 

*Dying laughing as the Roomba continues to do it's job and clean up the kitchen, the living room, under the Foosball table. The look on the cat's face is fucking priceless and the synchronization with the theme music from Jaws is perfect if I do say so myself. I jump over the couch to grab one of the camera's we have lying around and begin to film it knowing the brothers will get a kick out of this.*

Boo Ghardian 

*Suddenly, we're heading towards the wall. ABORT, ABORT, ABORT!!! This is NOT cool!! Blinking, too stunned to move even as we bump HARD and then... it turns around heading towards the other wall. OMSV, REALLY?! What would BooShark do in this predicament? Calming myself, all but my tail twitching, I glare up in V's direction EVEN as he videos me, my claws unsheathed. Swiping at his shitkickers on my way by, I miss... I MISSED*

Vishous Ghardian 

*Laughing even louder as Boo crouches down on all fours, the head of the shark costume completely blocking his own. I continue to film as I walk over and reach into the box to see if there's anything else. Grinning widely as I pull out a small remote. Oh this is way too good true? Pushing a button having no idea what is going to happen and nearly falling over as the Roomba begins to move in a small circle over and over and over again. My sides beginning to hurt from laughing so hard.*

Boo Ghardian 

*Around and around and around... where BooShark stops? Nobody will know!! Suddenly hiting the wall again, still going in circles, my eyes darting around the room. My belly starts to feel funny. Making eye contact with V before opening my muzzle and EVERYTHING coming out, including my breakfast that consists of bacon and slim jims, which of course goes in a circle too. I meow even more loudly, suddenly... hungry*

Vishous Ghardian 

Fuck cat! *Just as I'm about to stop the thing I watch as the Roomba begins to clean up the cat's mess. After a few times going over the spot the mess is gone.* Well shit that was easy. *Pressing another button and the thing speeds off towards the living room, repeatedly hitting the couch as it tries to go under with no success* Hmmm maybe I should stop it....*Listening to the cat's insistent meows not helping anything but making it that much more hilarious.*

Boo Ghardian 

*After hitting it SEVERAL times, I've lost count because... I can't fucking count, my tail goes stick straight. DAMN YOU, VISHOUS!!! Hitting it once more, suddenly it turns and heads back towards the wall, bouncing off it once even after my tummy starts to feel weird again. I can't take this torture!!!*

Vishous Ghardian 

*After a few more moments I hear three beeps and the Roomba stops. Walking over to it I look down at the cat and shrug* Must be done cleaning. *Shutting off the camera before reaching down and quickly getting the costume off the cat. Tossing the costume and camera on the couch before picking up Boo and taking him to the door, opening it and placing him on the other side. Watching as he tries to run away but is still dizzy from his ride and wobbles from left to right. Unable to walk straight. Sighing as I can just hear what the females in the manse would say I turn around and grab the bag of bacon bits from the cabinet and walk back to the door.* Yo Boo? *He turns and hisses at me before his little nose starts to work and he cautiously walks back towards me. Crouching down I pour some Bacon Bits into the palm of my non-gloved hand and hold it out to him. As he tentatively begins to eat them I can't help but smirk as I hear him begin to purr.* See cat? We're still good true? *Leaning against the door frame as I continue to watch the feline eat.*~

XOXO!

Xhex v. Assail Round....? ~ Story Line

Dear Challa's,

Until July 10th, we're doing something special and sharing some of our favorite Story Lines of the year that previously didn't make it onto the blog.

In this one, Xhex and Assail come face-to-face..

Originally posted: March 20th, 2013

Who nominated it:  Assail

ENJOY!

XOXO!

The Unbound Team ♥

**The gif is for your use, especially if you have a blog or if you want to upload it to tumblr. Personally, I have NO idea how to do either. I just make them! *Laughs*

Google, google, google, my friends.

Assail Ghardian

*Pulling up and parking my jaguar about a block away from the Iron Mask. Sitting back in my seat a bit as I glance at the time. 10:30 in the evening. For some this was the time to call it a day, of course I have no interest in those sort. Oh no, now was about the time my clientele began to make their ways out of the sewers and other various hell holes they called home in search of their next fix. Who am I to deny them that which gives them pleasure? Five minutes later I hear a tap at my window, a bit early this evening. Not that that should surprise me, when junkies wanted it, they wanted it right then and there. Rolling down my tinted window fully prepared for the regular sight I am surprised as I see a helmet. Grinning as the visor of the helmet lifts and I see just who it belongs too.* Why Xhex, to what do I owe this pleasure?

Xhex Ghardian 

*I'd headed out for a quick ride during my break from the IM and when I pulled up to my usual parking space, it didn't take me two seconds to zero in on the Jag parked just down the block. Immediately I feel the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Fuck. Assail. Bringing his low life clientele around the Iron Mask, like Caldie isn't big enough for him to find somewhere else to play. Asshole thinks he's going to become the next Rehvenge, like that would ever actually happen. I casually walk toward the car and lean over to tap on the window. It slides down and there he sits, not one ounce of surprise on his face, asking to what he owes this pleasure.* Pleasure? Not sure that's quite the word I'd use, Assail. What are you doing hanging around dark alleys and side streets near the IM?

Assail Ghardian 

*The grin never leaving my face at your accusatory tone. There was always something so sexy about a female when she was pissed.* Forgive me, I was mistaken in thinking that this was still a free country am I wrong? *Watching as Xhex's eyes turn to slits as she glares at me.*"That's not what I meant Assail and you know it." Truly I do not, I simply was out for a drive, much like yourself, and decided to pull over and see what this towns night life is like. I hear the Iron Mask is quite the spot to be.

Xhex Ghardian 

*I lean against the side of the Jag, ignoring your pointed look at my doing so.* Free country? Yeah, right. *For good measure, I cross one foot over the other, smacking the side of the car as I do so, taking pleasure in the wince you try to hide.* I am very certain you are not here to take in the sights and sounds of the Iron Mask, unless it's to scope out potential customers. *You chuckle softly and start to say something, but I cut you off.* This isn't your territory, Assail.

Assail Ghardian 

*Raising a brow as you begin to talk about territory. Knowing quite well that this was Rehvenge's territory at one point in time but that is in the past.* Surely you aren't referring to your boss. *Grinning as I see you nod once and say "who else?"* Ahh how sweet, the half breed still has loyalties. *My grin widening as I see the fire flash across her eyes before she subtly glances around.* What was that? Worried someone might hear? My my.....being mated has truly changed you.

Xhex Ghardian 

*You've hit a nerve and you know it, so I have to take a breath and center myself.* I don't give a shit who overhears, and neither do you, asshat. And I didn't know you cared....*I stretch that out a bit*...that I'm mated. Sucks to be you. *I turn around and place my helmet on top of your Jag, none too gently, and wonder if I can get the bike key out of my pocket without you noticing.* And it doesn't matter if Rehv's still in the game or not. You've got a lot of Caldwell you can go play in, so take your little....business and run along now.

Assail Ghardian 

*Grinning smugly as I can tell I've hit a nerve. My eyes quickly moving to your pocket as I see you reaching for something, by the placement of your hand I know exactly what it is. Moving my eyes back up to yours as I hear you say "Eyes up here -Ass-ail." Unbuckling my seat belt I see the quizzical look cross your face.* I'm sorry Xhex, have I done something wrong? *Opening the door which forces you to take a couple steps back, I watch as your eyes begin to scan your environment, your body begins to poise for an attack. I step out of the jag and shut the door behind me.* Would you like to give me a full body cavity search? Make sure I'm not carrying anything on my person? *Smirking as I see your lip twitch with annoyance.* "You'd like that too much I'm afraid." Oh no my dear Xhexania...*Taking a step towards you so that we are mere inches apart, looking down into your eyes as they show nothing but disgust.*...I believe -you- would enjoy it too much.

Xhex Ghardian 

*If you think you are going to intimidate me, you need to think again.* Be careful, Ass-ail. *I lean in a little closer then reach up and push my finger into your chest.* The only enjoyment I'm going to get with you is kicking your skinny ass if you don't find another area of town to take your little shit bags. *I push harder and then reach around you and slap my hand against the driver's side window of your precious car.* Nice ride. Sure would be a shame to have something happen to it. *I rub my elbow across the streak I made with my hand.* And yes, you can take that however you want.

Assail Ghardian 

*Being sure to keep my emotions in check as I watch you leave a hand print on my jaguar before you smudge it with your elbow. * If I didn't know any better I would say that sounded like a threat. *Watching as you shrug and cross your arms across your chest looking relaxed. Of course I am no fool and know that you are still ready for a fight...itching for one if your scent has anything to say about it.* Now, not that I would know about any such thing but I would think it would be unwise to threaten anyone in my chosen profession....things might start to happen. Horrible things. *Fixing my tie and straightening my jacket after you disheveled it with your finger. Smirking as we are still mere inches apart, so close our chests touch with each breath we take.* Careful Xhex, you wouldn't want that male of yours to get the wrong idea about us. I hear he's the jealous, untrusting type. *A glint of amusement flashes through my eyes as I see the look on your face drop slightly. I've just pressed quite the nerve....I can tell. Mated males and females are -so- predictable.*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I laugh because I can sense that you think you've hit a nerve bringing up John. Seriously? That's the best you've got?* Oh, Assail. Whatever you think you know about me, you need to check your sources because they are giving you very incorrect information. *I look up and cock my eyebrow.* So here it is straight from me. *I reach into my pocket and pull out my bike key, and resist the urge to smile when I see your eyes open wide.* Take your little operation here and move away from the IM. That's not a polite request, by the way. *I lean over to grab my helmet from the roof of your car, being careful to let the light catch the key and reflect it toward you. I bring the key just to the surface of your car door and touch it gently, then slide it back into my pocket.* Been nice chatting with you. *I brush against the car and move back toward the IM, knowing you are watching.*

Assail Ghardian 

*My eyes roaming to your ass as you walk away. Pity she's mated...would have loved to have her for a night. Turning on my heels and climbing back into my jag, after wiping off the smudge Xhex so kindly left on my window. As I shut the door behind me I ponder for a moment. It's amusing how loyal she still is to Rehvenge....how everyone still is. It's also quite amusing how he still thinks he can pull weight in this city though he is a happily mated male. Completely reformed, uninterested in this life anymore. Sure, if he were to get back in the game he would find that things have changed...times have changed. Pulling out a cigar from my center console along with my lighter and bringing it to my lips. I continue to watch as Xhexania reluctantly enters the club. Just you wait Xhex....just let them all wait. Soon enough they will all understand that there is in fact a new kingpin in town, and unlike the Reverend....he will not give up his throne. Lighting the cigar and taking a pull from it as I sit back and await my first customer. They'll come....they always come.* ~

Smell my Breath ~ Story Line

Dear Challa's,

Voted for by YOU here's the winning Story Line for the two week period.

George makes Boo Boo... smell his breath.  *winks*

Boo Ghardian

*I believe:

1. George was dropped on his head as a pup then trampled on by elephants.

2. The doggen NEED to move our food bowls away from each other, his demeanor while eating is utterly disgusting. I'm ashamed to be related to him!

3. If he doesn't stop drooling on moi, I'm going to... I'm going to....

STOP IT!!! Using my paw and raising it in a mock CAT slap George in his furry fucking face, he doesn't take the HINT. OMSV, IF YOU DON'T... glaring at him with one eye open, the other eye still focused on Mount Bacon in Ice Cream Land*

George Ghardian 

*breathing on you* Smell my breath smell my breath! Come on it smells good, it really does! Fritz just brushed my teeth and they are like a meaty minty taste. But seriously smell my breath I smell good. I don't understand why I had to have my teeth brushed. Fritz said it was because that little piece of chocolate I found on the floor really wasn't chocolate. So he got this look on his face, I know you know what I'm talking about and then he started brushing my teeth. Seriously smell my breath *breathing on you again*

Boo Ghardian 

*Is that.... no it can't be. Nope, it's not possible. Dodgy is guarding it with his life because I told him a white lie... you know those ones you tell not to harm anyone. Is THAT my LITTER BOX smell?! I'd know that smell ANYWHERE. The absolute wonderful smell of my haven, complete with the after smell of Fresh Step AND mint? WEEEIRD. How did that get in there--SO NOT THE POINT. There's a saying where I come from, a.k.a. the best place ever, A.K.A. mahmen and DW's bedroom: The litter box is sacred. Those who foul it become enemies. AND HE FOULED IT with his DINGY no good doggy BREATH*

George Ghardian 

Dude chill! I saw this thing on the floor is was chocolate and it had sprinkles on it. I don't go in your litter box. I do not go near your litter box. Wrathhdaddy and mahmen told me all about your box and told me to stay away from those delicious candies because they are not good for me. So I listen to them because I love them and that is what you do when you love someone you listen to them. and by the way I do my businass outside like a REAL ANIMAL that I am. Ya know get in touch with nature and all that shit not in a minty smelling box.

Boo Ghardian 

*Fur still bristling, I glare UP at him, his tongue lolling out of his mouth like some rabid cujo mutt ready to... what? Rabies me to death? Fur realz, that would be the way I go. Cujo, a.k.a. George. I swear mahmen would FLIP out and then BAM, dog is gone. Hold on a furry minute... can I fake my own death? Blinking in thought as something wet hits me in the face, ignoring all his inner thoughts... what? WET? Looking up, my eyes narrowing EVEN more at him, OH NO HE DIDN'T! Keep YOUR filthy JAWS away from MOI!*

George Ghardian 

*breathing on you again* Are you going to smell my breath? *flashing a doggie smile* And I bet my teeth look all shiny too. I bet you could see yourself on my white teeth. *opening mouth and moving closer to you* CN U C YURTHELF?

Boo Ghardian 

*This is the last scene in Jaws, yes, where the shark raises it's head up from the water AND Brody sees him. WHERE IS MY HARPOON GUN?! I swear, as the reigning Pet in the house, I shouldn't have to be subjected to this. When are they going to realize the dog is just too much trouble? When are they going to realize he's not worth the King Size Snicker bars he lives in the Garden? I mean, fur really...? Closing my eyes as his hot breath hits me straight in the face, this is it. I'm going to meet those teeth right now and he's going to meet mahmen's wrath of a WHOLE NIGHT OUTSIDE. I'll be DW's eyes. Just call me Boo Boo, Pet Detective*

George Ghardian 

Well did you smell my breath? I mean you are breathing aren't you? *looking at you in the eyes and then looking at your chest and how it is moving rapidly with your heavy breathing* WHOA BooDude what's up with the heavy breathing. I'm not your type I don't do the cross species. AND Oh Shit I am so not going there. SO ANYWAY My breath smells awesome doesn't it because it tastes pretty damn awesome. I wonder if I find more of those chocolates with the sprinkles if Fritz will brush my teeth. I bet Fritz would brush your teeth too, I could put a good word in for ya.

Boo Ghardian 

*I swear, he has the mental capacity of a rock. Not even a nice rock, but the rock that Q's Hummer ran over several times until it broke the hummer. True story. I saw the wreckage. Blinking and coiling back, my whiskers moving as his hot breath hits me in the face, I do NOT want my teeth brushed. I believe this is a ploy to take over the world. Brush the animals teeth? Victory. We're then "civilized". As if. I'd rather eat my moldy bacon out of MY litter box before I allow someone as CIVILIZED as me to actually get my TEETH brushed. Doesn't it sound preposterous? It does in MY mind also*

George Ghardian 

*looking at my front paws, I call them my hands* I wonder if Fritz knows someone that can do my nails I do believe they need trimmed and shaped. Ya know you can always tell when your nails need attention because they make this really loud clicking sound on the tile and then it echos in the foyer. Really annoying. Boo, do you need your nails done too? I wonder it they have animal spa day. Mahmen talked about a spa day, where you go to get pampered and they give you chocolate. *having a lucid thought* MAHMEN ate chocolate! I wonder if it had sprinkles on it.

Boo Ghardian 

*No, I do NOT want my nails done, the Old Coot will CLIP them. Or WORSE. Declaw me. Looking down at my sharp little daggers on my paws, grinning inwardly at them, HAHAHA, take THAT V. I get MINE naturally! Pausing, tilting my head to the side as he breathes on me again, I back up and let out a low hiss AS I narrow my eyes. That's close enough. Back up!*

George Ghardian 

*shaking my head at you* Honestly cat I think you need to calm down. You need a kitty massage or something, take a nice bubble bath, chase your tail. You know you would feel better if you exercised a little. This one blonde girl in a movie that mahmen and Layla were watching said that exercise releases dolphins and dolphins make people happy and happy people don't kill people. I really don't get that though because I though dolphins where those things in the ocean that make that really load chirping sound.

Boo Ghardian 

*This is the definition of dhunhd. DHUNHD. I'm sure of it. This is what happens when you're cursed and obviously I was. I'm surround by people whose intelligence is lower than mine. I'm surround by DOLPHINS. Shaking my feline head and STILL back up, curling into myself, THIS is my own fault. IF I would've GIVEN them all access to my litter box, I would've never had this trouble. But no. I didn't. And now I'm PAYING*

George Ghardian

*tilting head trying to understand that video* I think I'm disturbed. Why the hell would Nick Cage be wearing a cage and yelling? Is he wearing a cage because his name is cage? See this does not answer any of my life puzzling questions and provokes only more. *shaking my head* really I just don't understand. Something is just not right with that cat.

Boo Ghardian 

*Frowning inwardly down at George's pick of song... DA FUCK?! I believe the dog has lost all shred of mind he had left. Which wasn't much. Not at all. Why do I think this? I haven't even HAD Cat Nip today!!! That's a WEEKEND dig.. I have to be able to do my JOB during the week. You know, lay on Tohrment's desk, swish my tail side-to-side as I point out all the things that are wrong. I should get paid. REAL money. I should have my OWN amex. Annnnnnnnnnnnd, he's still staring at moi!! Seriously, do I OWE you money for Something?!*

George Ghardian 

*rolling my eyes* Honestly, why the hell don't cats come with instruction manuals. I mean dogs, as the superior breed that we are, are easy to understand Love us and we love you back. Cats have this air of entitlement and snobbishness that is just appalling. Appalling I tell you. But really when you can look past all that shit Boo is fucking awesome! I know he smelled my breath and he likes it he just would never admit it.~

Slice and Dice: symphath Style ~ Story Line

Dear Challa's,

Until July 10th, we're doing something special and sharing some of our favorite Story Lines of the year that previously didn't make it onto the blog.

In this one, Rehvenge and Ehlena are out for dinner when John Matthew and Xhex show up.  Tension blossoms and escalates when lessers catch sight of Ehlena.

Originally posted:  February 7th, 2013

Who nominated it:  Xcor

ENJOY!

XOXO!

The Unbound Team ♥

**The gif is for your use, especially if you have a blog or if you want to upload it to tumblr. Personally, I have NO idea how to do either. I just make them! *Laughs*

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Rehvenge Ghardian

Do that again. *Holding up the fork so Ehlena can take another bite, the light in her eyes more illuminating than the candle on the table. It's not every night I can take her out and spoil her. To watch her take small dainty bites. To be alone... Ish. Looking around the room, not a lot of people are here. Private. Something's that lacking in the Manse* But do it slower this time. Much slower.

Ehlena Ghardian 

Like this? *Meeting his amethyst eyes and slowly taking the bite of the Tiramisu, licking the end of the fork with my tongue. Slowly of course. I can't hold back my smile as he rearranges himself in the chair, his loafer covered foot brushing near my stillies* Or like this? *Leaning in, dipping my fingertip in the chocolate drizzle and raising it to his mouth, his fangs elongated as he sucks the tip of my finger in his mouth*

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Dematting in the alley right behind the restaurant, so we are not seen, I grab Xhex's hand and squeeze it as we make our way to the door. Tohrment surprised us with giving her the night off, since she's been patrolling every night this week. Deciding at the last minute that we would go out for a nice quiet dinner alone. Qhuinn was already out on patrol so, he has no idea that I am not in the mansion. But we won't be out long. What he don't know won't hurt him. Taking her hand and bringing to my lips and kissing it as I mouth, "I love you"*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I smile at John, so glad to be free of the manse and Qhuinn's brooding ass for a few minutes. I squeeze his hand and we step inside the restaurant, giving our names to the maitre'd who gives us the silent but scared once over. As we stand there waiting for him to find a table for us, I look around, feeling a very familiar tingle coming at me.* Hey, guess we're not the only couple out on the town, true? Rehvenge and Ehlena are here. Check it out. *I saunter past the startled maitre'd and walk toward the table in the back where Rehv currently has E's fucking finger in his mouth, John striding behind me.* Hey, Rehv, Ehlena. Fancy meeting you guys here.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Licking slowly, about to lean in annnnnnnnnnnnnnd... well there goes the neighborhood. Releasing Ehlena's finger, looking up and pegging Xhex with a hard glare* Do you mind? *Seeing her smirk, Ehlena of course straightening herself in my peripheral vision. Please don't invite them to sit down... begging silently, half-sexed up and half-pissed will make a Male go crazy*

Ehlena Ghardian 

*Using the tip of my stillie to nail Rehvenge in the shin... softly--but it doesn't matter, he doesn't feel it regardless. Dopamine. Duh, Ehlena. Shaking my head as I resist the urge to face palm myself. Looking up at Xhex, meeting her gray eyes* Would you two like to join us?

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Trying to catch the maitre'd's attention, to hurry up and bring us to our table, my arm stops in mid wave as I hear Ehlena ask us to join them. Fuck! Please say no, please fucking say no! Plastering a smile to my face as I turn around and see the smirk on Xhex's face. Shit! Glancing over at Rehvenge and seeing he's wearing the same expression I was gives me a brief moment of....elation. Maybe I do want to join them. Pulling out a chair for Xhex.* ~asl~ Sure, we'll be happy to join you two.

Xhex Ghardian 

*I take a seat and pull right up to the table while signaling the waiter for a glass of wine.* Thanks, E. *I return her smile and put my hand on John's knee as he sits down beside me.* God, it's fucking awesome escaping the manse, true? And John gave Qhuinn the slip so here we are. *I smile sweetly at Rehvenge who flips me the finger. I take a sip of the wine the waiter has brought after clinking glasses with both Ehlena and John.* So what's doing? You guys celebrating something special?

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Meeting Xhex's eyes, speaking to her in the way of symphath's: Way to cock block, Xhex. She smirks, amused, giving her cold bitch grin. With her eyes of course. Fuuuck* Privacy. That's what we WERE celebrating. *Elaborating the word 'were' before taking Ehlena's hand into mine. Looking over at John* So you gave the sitter the slip?

Ehlena Ghardian 

*Glancing over at Rehvenge. Geez. Rude much? Meeting John's eyes, apologizing silently* Well, I'M glad you two are here. We don't get to see much of you two at home. We're all always so busy. *Smiling sweetly and putting down my wine glass* Did you two want dessert or dinner?

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Sits back in my chair and puts my arm around Xhex as I tip my glass to Rehvenge. ~asl~ He's out on patrol if that's what you want to know. *Taking a sip as he cocks one eyebrow at me and before I can say anymore, I feel Xhex's hand move up my thigh and squeeze. She smiles over at me and glances towards Ehlena. ~asl~ I think we'll be having a full course meal tonight and dessert. You two planning on the same? *glancing over at Rehv and try to keep from smiling.*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I slide my hand a little higher on John's thigh and feel him tense beside me...in a good way, of course. I cock my eyebrow at Rehvenge as I place my order and send him a message: Fuck, yeah, but you love me, true? I then turn to Ehlena who is sending I'm Sorry signals to Rehv.* So, when are we going to do another manicure session, E? *I laugh and so does John. This is fucking great.*

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Thinks back: Not at the moment, Xhex. Ignoring the small talk for the moment as the waiter comes over with menu's, this is NOT what I planned. What I had in mind was going back to the Pent, stripping Ehlena slowly and eating the rest of the Tiramisu off her. For starters. The convo turns into boring shit. I don't give a flying fuck about what's doing with the whole Manse right now. Do I look like the Male who cares about whether or not the foyer is being waxed next Sunday? Nope. Settling back in my seat, the vibes coming off the youngling annoying. His grid fired up.. not able to help it, I do a public service and provoke him* So, Xhex? *She glances over, mid-sentence* You gonna visit the Colony this weekend?

Ehlena Ghardian 

Of course we will. I was thinking... *Trailing off, mid-sentence also, I look over at Rehvenge. Why is he being like this?! Leaning closer to him, whispering* Pleaaaaaase be nice. Or when we get home? YOU'RE taking the dogs out. I'm going to bed. Alone. *Straightening myself and nodding in thanks at the waiter as he sets down coffee in front of me*

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Stopping mid bite as I hear that motherfucker bring up Xhex going to the fucking Colony. Glancing over at Xhex as she becomes very still beside me and even her hand has stopped teasing me. Placing my fork down softly on the table and wiping my mouth with the napkin. Fucking Rehv! Fucker uses my shellan for his dirty work and then fucking throws that shit hole in my face. Standing up, I glare at him as he gives me a shit eatin' grin. ~asl~ Enjoy your coffee while its still warm Ehlena . Can I have a word with you Rehv? *nodding my head to the door*

Xhex Ghardian 

*They get up and I can tell it's gonna be a pissing contest, so with a look at Ehlena, I throw some bills on the table and we get up fast to follow them. Rehv's got a shit-eating look on his face and John's thinking about what happened a few weeks ago. They slam outside and we follow, me grabbing John's arm as he goes toward Rehvenge.* John, let it go, feel me? He's just yanking your chain-- *and I stop short because I see them across the street, moving toward the shadows. Fucking lessers.*

Rehvenge Ghardian 

No, this shit ends now. *Gripping my cane's handle tighter as I nail John Matthew with a glare, flaring my nostrils until... the sweet smell of baby powder and roadkill permeate the air. Noooo... looking over at Ehlena, her toffee eyes meet mine. Fear in her eyes. I easily shake off the pissed off feeling and it's replaced with fear. I was the one who found Wellsie. I will never forget that as long as I live. Turning to John, gritting my teeth as I growl* Take Ehlena with you. Demat. Now. Get her home safe.

Ehlena Ghardian 

*Looking back and forth between Rehvenge and the figures across the street, they've noticed us. Their smiles evident even across the streets* Rehvenge... *Whispering low* Oh SV... *Dropping my clutch as they start to prowl across the street, I instantly move behind Rehvenge. I don't feel the cold. I don't feel the wind. I do feel the heat Rehvenge's body is throwing off*

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Sensing the lessers along with everyone else my body goes into instant fighting mode. MY left hand reaching for my dagger and then my head snaps over to him as he tells me to take Ehlena home.* ~asl~ Fuck that! Xhex can take her home! *As I notice Ehlena standing behind Rehv and see the terrified look on her face I try to speak calm and softly.* Everything is gonna be fine Ehlena. We'll just get Xhex to help you back to the mansion....*looking at Xhex as she grabs my arm* ~asl~ Take her!

Xhex Ghardian 

*There's not time to have this fucking conversation, but have it we will because I am so not letting John get Qhuinn in deep shit over this.* Damnit, John, you have to take her! Rehv's right! You can't fight because Qhuinn isn't here! And don't give me shit about it because you know your ass and Qhuinn's will be in it too fucking deep if you stay. Take Ehlena and go! Now! *I turn and look at Rehvenge--it's been a while since he's fought but I've got no worries that he can take them.* Let's go, Reverend!

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Turning, ignoring John's finger flappin' as he tries to argue, I take one last look at Ehlena* I love you. *Following Xhex, I shrug out of my sable, letting it slide to the ground as if it wasn't worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fuck being warm. My body will heat up in... the nape of my neck tingles, signalling my other side coming out. My vision turns to rose-hued, the lessers white hair now pink in the red streetlight. Stepping forward to follow Xhex, my body not numb anymore but hardcore in feeling, a hand drops down on my forearm. Turning, it's John, his eyes glowing blue* Go. Now. Take Ehlena home. *Growling low* If anything happens to her, I WILL hold YOU solely responsible.

Ehlena Ghardian 

*His eyes glow red. Taking note of that and nothing else as I watch Rehvenge turn away from John, shrugging hard out of his grasp. No longer the amethyst that I lose myself in. Red. Backing up, I reach for John, completely out of my element* We need to go. *Gulping for air as I look up at him* Please...?

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Before he can pull out of my grasp, I make sure he understands every word I'm saying.* ~asl~ That's my life *pointing to Xhex* you are going to be fighting side by side with. You better make good use of that fucking cane you got there and if she comes home with one fucking scratch on her. You will be dealing with me, feel me? *As he pulls away, I look at Xhex and we lock eyes. Not a word is said as I turn away and gently take Ehlena's arm and calmly tell her that everything will be just fine. I glance back just as Xhex charges after the first lesser and we demat out.*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I give John Matthew a last glance as he demats out with Ehlena and then nod at Rehvenge, knowing he is already ahead of me in plans. We take off toward the white fuckers as they step behind a dumpster--wouldn't want the humans seeing this little dance, true? I pull my dagger out of my jacket pocket and go into a defensive stance as we come face to face with the shit-sicles.* Whoa there, boys, you're a little too public tonight, true? We can't be having your shit around here.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Staying silent at the moment, already gearing for a fight. Fucking John Matthew. Glaring hard at the fuckers in front of us, their hands going for the butts of their guns. Fuck it. Unsheathing my sword from my cane, the outer casing falling to the ground* Easy way or hard way. Your choice.

Xhex Ghardian 

*They look at us with sneers--yeah, the chick and the fucking invalid with the cane, right. Then Rehv pops the sword out and the three of them waste no time in coming at us, popping their own daggers out. One has a pistol but before he can even think about pulling a trigger, Rehv has that sword singing, taking not only the pistol but the entire fucking hand with it. I move in as he drops to his knees in agony, my dagger popping into his chest and sending him home to papa with a flash. I hear Rehv moving behind me as I swing around and land my foot in the stomach of the one to my right with a loud thud, knocking him down. I'm about to move in to finish him off when someone grabs me from behind.*

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Reaching out, shit's got real all around us. Xhex goes off balance as one tries to take her. XHEX. Take HER. Like an addict long deprived of it's favorite hobby, my dark side comes out, easily penetrating the lessers brain who has his hand wrapped around Xhex's throat. Stepping forward, not speaking as I pop the top off all kinds of fun memories. Mommy issues which later fed his sadistic side in life. How... cute. He lets her go, a scream erupting from his throat, his hands goes to his ears to try to block out the inner torment. I turn my back, knowing damn well Xhex can take care of herself, the Lesser backing up slowly behind me. Hmm...* Didn't your maker ever tell you about US? *Grinning sinister at him, pausing, my symphath side roaring*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I nod at Rehv as soon as his cane makes short work of the asshat who grabbed me from behind. I shoot him a mental message--Thanks but I had that one, you fucker--and almost laugh out loud when he cocks his brow at me. Rehv may not fight much any more but damn, he's still got every move he ever fucking made. I turn my attention from him back to the remaining pieces of shit coming at us and ram my elbow up into the jaw of the next one, hearing it shatter with a satisfying crack. I spin, dagger ready, and cut him across the throat, watching his look of disbelief with a chuckle.* Yeah, asshole. That's right. I'm a fucking female. And that's the last fucking thought you'll ever have.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*She's having fun. As usual. Only thing Xhex loves more than spilling blood is possibly John Matthew. Sometimes that's a toss up though. Ignoring Xhex, pretty confident she can take care of herself* He didn't? *Tilting my head to the side, it's been a long time since I played. Since I've killed. Maimed. I've been clean... almost a righteous law abiding citizen even. I've kept my nose where it belongs. But shit, once you've killed... especially when you're a symphath? You crave it. I crave to see the light drain from their eyes. Opening my mouth, my fangs elongated as I hiss, I grab the lesser who is trying to barrel past me and get down the alleyway. Shoving him face first into the brick, his cheek making impact, shattering against it. Flipping him over, exposing his chest, I raise my sword and do the stab routine-the bright light filling the alleyway. Red to me. Red...*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I pick off the last of the dickless fuckers and wipe my dagger against my leathers, breathing hard. There's something about being outnumbered and fighting hand to hand that makes my blood race. I know I was born for this, I feel it every time I fight. I turn and look for Rehvenge. I don't see him at first but I feel him, his emotions so wild it's like a fucking hurricane hitting me. I follow his grid and see him with a lesser against the brick of the alley, and watch as though in slow motion as he pops the arse wipe off to the O. I can see, can literally fucking see, his vision go red. Approaching slowly, I know I've got to bring him back, get him away from his the blood lust, the kill.* Rehvenge? Breathe, you fucker. We're done.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Grabbing my face, smearing some of the Lesser blood from my hand onto it. I look back at Xhex* I can't go home like this. I just... can't. *Her features are red. RED. From her eyes, normally gray to blood red, to her face... red tinted. Starring at her with my two-dimensional vision, I can't see Ehlena like this. I will pounce on her. Show her the side of myself that I've hidden from her* Shit. My dopamine is in the car. *Blinking, her grid is three dimensional.. but she's blocking any thoughts that go through her cranium* I... *Trailing off, the aftermath of what happened still coursing through my veins. It's hard to turn it off. So fucking hard. But so easy to fall back into it* Xhex..

Xhex Ghardian 

*He's deep in the shit and he's right, he can't go home now. He knows I'm blocking him because sweet Scribe Virgin, he's a wreck and it makes me feel shit I just cannot allow myself to feel. I look at him, knowing he's seeing me in red...is this what I could become without the cilices? It scares the fuck out of me.* Throw me your keys. I'll get the drugs. You stay here and breathe. *I grab the keys he tosses at me without looking and demat to his car. My hand is shaking as I pop the locks and reach inside--I swear if a security guard shows up, he's gonna be fucking dead--and rummage in the compartment under the driver's seat. My hand closes around Rehv's dopamine shit and I grab it to my chest, slamming the door. I almost demat back before I realize I'd better hit the locks--I can hear the fucker asking if I locked his precious car as soon as the meds calm him down.*

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Waiting for Xhex to come back it seems like an eternity. Why not have a little fun? Reaching out with my symphath side, I know where she is. I also know she's moving as fast as she can and I'm pretty damn sure her thoughts are NOT the nicest. Xhex likes to put the fun in funeral always. The people milling out of the restaurant, catching cabs or going home is next. Ah.. sex. Lust. One Male is there with his pretty little play thing... hoping for some time with her before his wife calls to check in. Niiiice. They're naked before me, but clothed. Their emotions and thoughts completely exposed. Almost tempting for someone like me. Reaching out, about to...--Xhex grabs my arms, pulling me from the daze* Did you grab it all? And my sable?

Xhex Ghardian 

*Shit, forgot the sable.* Hell, no, I didn't get the sable. You can fucking get it yourself after you shoot yourself back to normal. *I hand him the meds and the syringe but he's preoccupied...times like these, I can feel him reaching out, poking into the minds around him, getting him off. I jerk the dopamine back and fill the syringe myself, not sure of the measure but knowing it's got to be a lot to bring him back. I throw the empty bottle on the ground and hand him the syringe.* I'm not shooting your ass up, Rehv. You're gonna have to do it yourself.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

How shit's changed. *Pulling off my suit jacket and jacking up my shirt to expose my forearm, I don't care about the buttons. That can be fixed. Tying the tourniquet on my arm as I stare down at my vein, my vision is off. Depth perception gone. Taking the needle from Xhex, I try once.. but nothing* I can't do it. I can't tell if i'll hit it. *My phone vibrates in my slacks, but I don't answer it. Nope. Right now this is important. Looking up at Xhex, pleading with my eyes*

Xhex Ghardian 

Fuck you, Rehvenge. *I grab the damned syringe from him and eye the vein that is now pulsing its life under the tourniquet. I thought these days were fucking behind me! I feel the anger heat up my skin and I plunge the needle straight into that vein, sending the dopamine into his system. I look up as the last of the liquid leaves the syringe and meet his stare, looking into what's left of his soul.*

Rehvenge Ghardian 

Thank you. *Murmuring low, I close my eyes, waiting... I don't want to lose myself. Not tonight. I want to go home, take my shellan in my arms and make sure she's okay. Xhex's breathing is hard, she's pissed. What's new there? My phone vibrates AGAIN but I don't open my eyes. Not yet. I can't--not until I'm sure that I'm ME again. Rubbing my hand across my face, opening my eyes to slits.. Xhex is Xhex again. Her face normal. My sight's... back* Thank you, Xhex. And shit.. I'm sorry.

Xhex Ghardian 

*The world has shrunk down to the two of us in a fucking alley. I feel my own phone vibrate in my jacket pocket and I angrily pull it out.* ~text~ Where are you? You ok?~etxt~ Shit. *I thumb a return text.* ~text~All's good. Be there soon.~etxt~ *I slam the phone back in my pocket and look at Rehv.* It's all good, Reverend. *He chuckles softly and so do I. Doesn't matter what's gone down, how pissed I am, what he thinks he knows about me or any other shit.* You got my back, I got yours. True?

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Nodding, completely on the same level as Xhex, I reach down and grab the sheath for my sword just as the numbness comes back. The bone chilling numbness. Shivering, sheathing my sword and balancing my weight on my cane, I follow her back out of the alley. I pray I don't come face-to-face with John... that shit he pulled? What the fuck was he thinking? I want to go home. Shower. Pull Ehlena in my arms...* Xhex? *She looks over, her movements strong. Steady. Unlike my ass as I stagger around, relying on my cane, completely without sensation in my body* Never mind. Just get us home.~