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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 7:59:31 GMT
Caleb nearly spat his smoke across the clearing as Mei spoke.
'I don't mean ta be rude but, It looked at ye funny?' he shook his head and then rubbed his face, a low menacing growl emitted from his throat.
'Feckin' leeches,' he turns to face Mei, 'Not your fault girl.' he looks at the other two Garou. 'Whatcha think? We gonna help dis here lonely lady?' he grins at the others,they couldn't miss the slightly angry feral glint to his ice cold gaze.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 8:23:28 GMT
Tess listened quietly, Caleb had said what she had thought, she felt guilty. She had seen that look turn huge Gets in combat there was no shame in the reaction to run. Tess felt rage flooding through her injustice, anger rage building, bubbling, rising. Caleb growing fuel for her anger. Tess couldn't speak her chest heaving as the rage built inside her fire burned threatening to expload from within herself. Desperate to control the thoughts vengeance, death to the vampires, how many garou perished here? The guilt of surviving such a thing.. More rage. She stood and paced to the edge of the trees willing the red she could feel to recede, her hands slick with sweat her breath coming in short ragged breaths. What could she say? Trying to think straight was hard.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 8:51:49 GMT
He felt the rage building, stoking his own rage. Looking around he realised it was coming from Tess. She looked on the brink of allowing her rage to overcome her. He had to do something so it wouldn't spill outside of the Rambles.
Shrugging off his coat and dagger sheaths he turned to face her, slowly moving towards her, he extended is hands palms down.
'Tess!' there was no acknowledgement of his words, 'TESS!' he said it with more force this time, 'Keep dat anger for de right time! Now's not de time,we'll get the blood suckers soon enough.'
He was right before her now, he could feel the rage hitting him like waves. Caleb found it hard to keep in check his own beast so close to her now.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 9:19:11 GMT
Tess could hear Caleb he sounded funny like distant far away under water, the rushing sound was distorting every thing.
Tess heard her name louder, closer, Caleb was before her, his hands outstretched placating his words drawing her back to the here and right now. The rushing sound receding Tess realised it was her heart beating fast too fast.
She focused watching his frosty eyes she could see the rage in him his battle with his own beast. She knew the waves of her own rage were buffeted him, this was the tipping point "Breathe before you spill blood" , the mantra returned to her as clearly as if her Uktena mentor had whispered it to her.
Tess took a deep jagged breath in she would not be driven by her rage she was a Get no more. She set her jaw rolled her shoulders and nodded, more to herself than the others.
So who we killing? What do you remember about the vampires Mei?
Her eyes considered the old man, he could hear information bone gnawers often did. Maybe he would know someone who had information about the vampires of NY and how they could destroy them.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 9:46:16 GMT
Mei looked up at Tess. She'd been watching, but staying out of their space.
"From what I could tell, the slaughter seemed almost mutual. The leeches I saw were rough types, and a few preppy college types mixed in. I've been keeping a watch, but there aren't many leeches in the city anymore. There seems to be a couple of enclaves of them. One is south of the park, down near the Empire State a building. The other is in the north east, Bronx, near the zoo. Honestly, I've kept away from both lots, being just me."
She looks at Celeb. "Yeah, he looked at me funny. And I felt him in my head, screwing with things. I don't like when they do that. When anyone does that."
Her fingers clench and unclench. She breathes, calming herself.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 19:26:08 GMT
Caleb stayed close to Tess but looked at Mei, 'Sorry darlin' I was just surprised. I ment no ill by my thaughtless comment.'
An entire Sept save two. His rage was close to the surface, but with an extreme effort he controlled the Beast within him. He drank from the bottle again and offered it around the group.
'I'll help ye find the Wyrm shites dat did this! I'll even help ya build dis here Caern back if you need de help Mei.'
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 20:35:04 GMT
Tess cringed inwardly the last thing she wanted was to be tied to a Sept, dammit all she could feel Caleb's rage as it began to bubble up she took a step away from him not wanting to have her own beast get out of control. Stupid Irish and his honour fix an entire Sept with an old man a drunk and her the drifter, how the hell were they going to be able to do that.
Just then her phone buzzed looking down the message from Mitch was brief. She replied glad of the moments distraction. Putting her phone away she looked back at the rag tag bunch, maybe they could do this maybe just maybe the old man the drunk and the drifter could make this work, it had nothing to do with 6ft 6 of military hotness checking in to a hotel near by.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 6:10:51 GMT
Mei nodded to Caleb.
"Four of us isn't many, but better than one. If you aren't planning to stay, I won't ask you to, but getting some help with the leeches would be good medicine for those who were lost."
She looks to Tess, understanding her look,. This want her home, wasn't her place, wasn't her people. But Mei hoped she'd stick around a little, just for the company.
"So, do you have any ideas about how to find out which were responsible? Or do we just take down both packs and be done?" She slipped out her fans, they were black matt Kevlar, and the spines were blackened steel. No light reflected from anything but the end blade, which appeared to be mirrored silver. She twirled them in her hands like toys.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 12:05:38 GMT
Tess looked abashed, Thurge and there mystical ability to see what you are truly thinking, that stuff would never stop surprising Tess, it didn't seem confined to one thurge they all did it. It made her feel bad she sucked it up, she let herself feel bad about her thoughts there was nothing unhealthy about feeling it's when she numbed the thoughts and feelings that the darkness would start to creep in. Sighing Tess looked at Mei she was twirled little fans they were delicate hypnotic as they moved Tess watched for a moment deciding that's probably the last thing many foes had thought right before they died. I wasn't planning on staying when my current job was finished I was planning to move on, if you need my help I will I can't just leave you all like this it's wrong. We should go to where the vampires are and maim some then torture them for information before decapitation and then set fire to wherever the live
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 0:28:31 GMT
"Sounds like a plan to me. And I'll be grateful for what time you can spare. At least when you're gone, I'll know I'm not alone anymore." She looks at the silent Col with a half grin.
"Which should we tackle first? North or south? Any preferences?" She looks at Caleb now.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 11:06:04 GMT
Tess had no idea which of the vampires they should hit first or how, she was also not sure if Col was asleep or had died of relief knowing he was safe and at a Sept. She had heard of such things before braves of the Uktena wounded yet alive only to die when they reached the bawn or even the Sept proper. She waited to see what would be said next.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 11:10:35 GMT
Caleb watched the two women. They were waiting on him to answer.
'I tink I can find out about one of the groups, but the other we would have to go and scout out.'
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 11:59:33 GMT
Col who until know had been awash with feelings of regret and memories. Regret for not being here, in his Caern when the vampires were, regret for not fighting alongside his brothers and sisters.
His rage begins to grow.
Regret for not coming back sooner, sorrow for each kin he had lost.
And still the rage grows.
He needs vengeance, he needs revenge he needs the blood of those wretched defilers running through his hands like water through a ravine.
Looking at Mei his anger momentarily subsides. She needs me to be with her this time. He says to himself.
He raises his head properly towards the group, grabs his cane like a sword. And says "I dont care who dies first. But theyll all pay" with his rage bursting through on each syllable.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 12:11:53 GMT
Tess was a little started when the old man lept up, Okey old timer we will get them, do you remember hearing anything about the vampires here anything at all? Tess asked firmly bet gently not an ounce of blame in her voice, she felt sorry for him she could feel his rage from where she was and kept her distance not wanting to let herself get more angry than she was. Caleb you know more about the vamps in the city than me who's door we knocking on first
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 12:22:22 GMT
He turned to face Col, moving to the old Garou with a feral grin, 'Like Tess said we will get them, you'll get your revenge Col.' he rested a firm hand on Col's shoulder. 'But calm yoursel' for now! We need ta see who de are, we can't jus go in blind.'
He looks at the other two, then speaks again.
'Tess you an me will go check out de Son of Discord and his lot. Col you can rest here for abit, talk wit Mei. Den we all scout out the other unknown pack of leeches. Once we find the right ones we kill dem all.' his Rage was ever present but he contained it for now.
'De time will come dat we can all let the Rage free and the streets will run red with Wyrm tainted blood.'
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 12:23:21 GMT
Mei looks between them.
"Caleb, learn what you can of the one, then we'll scout the other. Once we know what we're dealing with, we can make a plan to strike, and cauterise this wound."
She looks at them all again. "Are we agreed?"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 12:38:10 GMT
Col gets up and every bone of his creaks as he does so. He raises his head and sniff the air before moving next to Mei and sitting down once more. His hand resting on his cane for support.
"Agreed" he reluctantly says. "Tho once their location is found let us know. I have a few.." and he pauses for effect" ...lost souls.. as it where... that can watch them and give us further information." With that he looks at Caleb "besides I think recent activities may be catching up on these old bones" and he lets out a low feral chuckle.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2017 22:18:18 GMT
Caleb watched the old Garou, he saw the reluctance. He knew Col wanted to get back into the action.
Sitting down beside Col he nudged him with his shoulder, 'Don't worry aul'wolf, I need you to check the other nest for me. Don't poke to far,jus' a lil'look!' he gave Col a half full packet of smokes and grins.
'Me an'Tess will go talk to de Leeches I know. Mei you keep doin' whatchu do here!'
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2017 0:31:02 GMT
Mei nods.
"Be careful. The northern leeches are less ... civilised ... than the southern ones. They like to run riot now and then. Make sure you're well hidden while observing them."
She grins at Caleb.
"And, yes sir," she gives a mock salute, "I'll stay here and do what I'm doing ... which, right now, isn't much."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 7:15:56 GMT
Eagerly accepting the smokes and secreting them in a fold in his clothes, Col lets out a menacing grin. Using his cane to help him stand, he looks Caleb in the eye and gives him a knowing look. Followed by a sound that could have been a cough or a single, solitary laugh.
He looks at Tess. "You're his friend right?" He says, his Moroccan accent graced with the tones of a new yorker. "Watch his back, I owe him some smokes" to which he chortles once more, turns around whilst saying the last part of his speech again, more to himself to laugh at.
He sits down beside Mei. "Im sorry, I never returned until now. If you need anything, ill see what I can do. "
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 8:01:47 GMT
Mei smiles at the interaction between Caleb and Col. It gives her hope.
He comes down to sit by her, apologising. She shakes her head.
"Don't apologise, Col. You can't have known. You did what you needed to do. But you're back now. You, and the others, being here, this is what I need. So thank you."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 11:19:34 GMT
Tess nodded to the old garou Don't worry I will make sure he comes back, he owns you smokes and me dinner! Well then Caleb let's go see the vampires.
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