[30 Aug] Ellie coming home

It was late Ellie left the Gore, fed and refreshed, Sebastian wrapped her in the exquisite Russian fur opening the door of the car for her Ellie paused a moment briefly caught by the reflection of the amazing creature before her. A firm hand resting lightly on her shoulder snapped her out of her apparent daydream.


With the heat on the car roars into life and bystanders look around, they always do. As they should. Ellie smiled at the obvious awe the car and its passengers attracted. Inside warmed quickly on the short drive to the address she had been given.

She had heard many troubling things of late, and had to make a significant donation to the London branch of the Russian mafia to keep relationships intact, Ellie was not amused.

Sebastian was quite and Ellie knew he was a little on edge it had been a few years since she had seen them, the pack she had been called back months ago and hadn't been able to leave music industry and it's types were notoriously difficult to work with, though an extended stay in the wonderful countryside of Tuscany had helped her achieve what she had set out to do.

The engine slowed as the car cruises down the road Sebastian doing a second lap of the street for security purposes, he was as obsessed over her safety as she was about him.

With the car at a standstill outside the address Sebastian opened the door of the car, offering her his hand as she ascended the few steps to the house. At the door he rings the bell and stepped back slightly behind Ellie.

She smiles pleased with his ever present etiquette, Ellie reminds herself to show her appreciation to him later.

She waits for someone to open the door.

Ellie smiled, as always she looked slightly amused her stormy teal eyes lost their cold look for a moment as they met each others gaze. She spoke her warm husky voice with the softest Irish accent.

Well are you going to make a lady stand out in the street for the whole world to gawk at? Tut tut

She teased as she stepped through the door into the hallway. Ellie nodded at Sebastian and without a work he went to retrieve her bags from the car. Sliding out of her fur her flame red hair cascading down over her slim shoulders, her pale creamy skin on show, her off the shoulder dress was pale blue and delicate lace covers the open back.

Once free from her fur she hands it to Sebastian. Stepping forward she plants a light kiss on Exo's cheek her warm flesh briefly brushing his skin.

So where is everyone?

Ellie stepped forward and on reflex, Exo slid a hand around her waist and hugged her to him as she kissed his cheek. For some reason, she was able to keep some of her warmth during her embrace...and Exo absolutely enjoyed it. "It is good to see you..." he said softly before stepping back and looking her over. "You look as amazing as the last time i saw you...if not more. How have you been?" He looks past her and nodded to her ghoul. "Sebastian...welcome. Good to have you both here." He looked back to Ellie and grinned.

"Erskine is downstairs in his laboratory. Maria is...probably on the fourth floor, packing. She goes back to teach soon."

Erskine extends his arm for Maria to take and then they descend the stairs together.

Erskine saw a flash of red hair and wondered what new creature was within their home. Then he heard a familiar Irish accent.

Could it be? His second masterpiece had returned, Maria would notice his pace had quickened slightly and if she too had recognized the voice probably knew he was keen to examine how his work had held up to the time apart.

Maria and Erskine descend the stairs, coming into the sitting room. Maria has indeed recognised the voice, and is smiling.

"Of course it needs decorating. How do you expect someone without a reflection to have any sense of style?" She laughs, moving forward quickly to hug Ellie.

"Oh, but you have been missed."

Maria has changed. She's still as beautiful as ever, perfect in every way, but her soul has changed. The last shred of her Humanity that she has been clinging to for so one is gone, replaced by a calm, sure, dedicated predator, her beast well in check.

Erskine waited and watched, watched her move, watched the light reflect off her flame red hair,how the same light made her emerald eyes sparkle.

On first inspection she still was beautiful, but he wasn't surprised. He nodded to her a slight razor slit smile parted his lips.


As Exo mentions the vaulderie he nods, shifting his rosary from one wrist to the other he with drew his ceremonial blade and cup.

He began with the opening prayer of the ritual, his words filled with old power. Setting the bone cup on a nearby table, he sliced the blade along his palm and squeezed his fist letting the blood drip freely into the cup.

'One step closer to what it should be! Last Rites stronger once more! To beautiful Ellie welcome home dear Sister!'

He looked at Exo and Maria, this was the first Vaulderie he had performed without guidance. He hoped it was perfect. He smiled slightly at Ellie.

Then handed the cup and blade to Maria.

Maria took the blade, smiling and Erskine. "Ellie, my dear, I think decor can wait." She laughs a little, then cuts her wrist, adding blood to the cup. "We welcome our sister home! And look to the day we are complete again." And Maria passes the blade to Exo.

Ellie smiled around at her pack, noticing that Sebastian had made himself absent his ability to make himself scarce was yet another of his fine qualities, that an he looked splendid in his suits.
Together we will be complete she said softly adding her essence to the cup. She passed it back to Erskine watching his movements wondering how long he had been in his current form.

Maria smiles at Erskine, takes the cup from him, and drinks, passing it to Exo. She feels the rite take affect, the blood of her pack strengthening and enriching her. She smiles at Ellie. Damn, it was good to have her back.

Eliie sipped the combined essence of the pack looking round at each individual, she had missed them all even though they all demented each other on occasion as all family did, and once the decorating was completed she would move back in. Until then it was simply unthinkable.

She drank deeply passing the cup back to Erskine, she grinned feeling the connection renewed.

Mary smiles at Erskine, nodding appreciatively.

"It's so good to have you home, Ellie." She says to the other woman. "You can see how missed you've been. I can't decorate for love nor money. The house is still exactly as I bought it just over a year ago." She laughs, taking a seat. "So tell me, what have you been doing for five years while I've played with witches and wizards?"

Erskine slowly returned the embrace, he still wasn't completely comfortable with the contact. Taking the silver envelope he opened it and examined the contents. A credit card and the paper work that went with it.

Erskine and Ellie had remained in a form of contact over the years, she manage his wealth and moved money when he needed to buy certain hard to get items. He smiled,
'It is good you have come home dear sister!'

Exo snorts with a small bit of amusement. "Don't let her fool you Ellie...she has a few projects. But each one has their merits. A little grooming, some lessons here and there...they could very well be welcome additions." He smirks before quirking a brow at her. "So...have you been keeping up with your dancing as I've taught you? Do some of your more important clients who throw parties at least know how to waltz?"

Erskine moved to block Ellie's path, his awkward ways hadn't changed that much. He looked at her for along time with his black alien eyes. His head moving the only thing that showed he was examining her.
'When you have settled in, I would enjoy your company so I can examine you!' his voice smooth and almost void of emotion.