Night moods

[Seer]

<< NYC had two different faces. The daytime was professional, bustling and harried while the night time was just as bustling but there was a feeling of freedom, glamor and the spirit of excess could be felt at various hot spots and upscale restaurants and gatherings across the town.>>

<<Nicolas was escorting Morgan Victoria, CEO and signature supermodel of Illustra Inc AS WELL AS her MOTHER, Dr. Karen Victoria, noted and well respected psycho therapist and member of the national board of certified counselors. to be as young as he was, and to have had the kind of life he had courtesy of his adoptive father...many men would be PAINFULLY envious of him right now as he stepped out on town with the fashion world's most celebrated super model AND her elegant mother. He was ALSO enjoying a rising Q rating in NYC and the fashion world due to his well received debut as Illlustra's first MALE signature model. his life was seemingly perfect on many fronts but still, he and Morgan circled each other in an uncertain and sometimes awkward courtship..prooving that no matter how rich or powerfull or famous...love and matters of the heart respected NO person.>>

<< maybe tonight would provide a little break through? maybe theyd enjoy themselves without some monster or disaster striking or maybe , after the Doctor took her leave, Nicolas would FINALLY have a moment even a brief one of intamcy with the object of his effection? we'll have to watch and see.>>

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elsewhere

<< Haleigh Davidoff-cheif of security at Illustra, founder and ceo of liquid crystal/clandestine inc AND now the newly appointed co-leader of the Six in the recent departure of Alison Marble aka Harbinger- prepares for her evening as well. dinner with her fiancee' Zach and sister, Ava aka Persephone, the newest member of the six with a most complex past. Haleigh's been through alot in the last week. Between the departure of Alison, the preparations for>>

<< Delilah Trelevan, child hood and dear friend of Morgan's, helps the visiting former ADA, Alycia Barnett to settle in to her guest quarters in Illustra. After they talk, Alycia plans to sleep while Delilah will get on with her evening.>>

<< it seems that everything is moving along smoothly but is it EVER that easy or simple for the six and their allies?>>


the cell

suit 1: have you deepened the access and increased the manipulation of IT's subroutines?

suit 2: yes, it's systems are attempting to buffer it and spread out the increased influx of command code input but i can override it's failsafes.

<< the man continues to work on a control panel while a revolving diagram of the inner workings of Haleigh Davidoff's neural network is displayed on screen.>>

suit 2:it will begin to experience the latest wave shortly and this time, with it being in a public setting...there will be more wide spread "errors" due to its mechanical empathy.

suit 3: meanwhile, i have arranged for a little "present" to meet with Dr. Victoria this evening as well.

<< and so, as the six get on with their evening. the remnants of a once global scale menace continues it's endeavors into the night as well.>>

 

[Spellbinder]

NYC out and about

<< by now, Morgan had changed into an evening cocktail dress. a sexy design by BCBG, the strapless corsetted cocktaill dress with austrian crystal covered hardware pieces in the front that hold the ribbon in place that hold the front ribbon in place on top.>>

<< wearing matching blue strappy, open toed high heels, Morgan had a lighter, more "airy" look about her as her hair was now styled in do inspired by the "farrah fawcett feather.>>

<< sitting in the limo with Nicolas while her mother sat across from them, Morgan crossed her long, smooth, flawless legs at the knee as she sipped on a goblet of cristal champagne.>>

is it just me? or has this brand lost its taste over the last 15 years? it seems a bit...dilluted to me.

 

[Rampage]

The Limo

Nicolas cut a figure of his own in a medium grey custom-tailored suit with cream pinstriping that matched perfectly the color of his shirt. His tie,handkerchief and hat were also perfectly matched to the ensemble, and he sported a beautifully crafted mahogany cane with a gold center that emerged from the top in a classic knobbed style. Morgan might recognize it by her affinity for her own magic as Nicolas' weapon, formed by him into an ornate club and wrapped by this beautifully hand carved mahogany tube. He thought that they made a handsome couple, and he could not wait to "show her off." Hell, even Karen looked like she would put much younger women to shame. The night was going quite well for once.

Nicolas sat comfortably beside Morgan, his arm resting on the back of the seat as they rode. As she sipped champagne she commented on its quality, or lack of it.

I haven't had Cristal in some time honestly. I am sorry you do not enjoy it. If you like, you can try the wine. There is Chateau Lafite Rothschild for red wine, or a high quality Sauvignon Blanc. What is your pleasure?

Nicolas reached a long arm over, the suit sleeve tightening as he extended, to retrieve whatever alternate drink Morgan chose...

 

[Shadow Weaver]

Nicolas' limo

<< Karen sat across from her daughter and Nicolas. even when they werent trying to, they looked so nice together. having changed for the evening, Karen remained the picture of elegance and tastefully sexy as she wore a Vera Wang cocktail dress. Translucent pink chiffon over silk/lurex chiffon with shirring at hipline and a gathered halter-top. The dress tastefully flattered Karen's figure and gave a rare view of her own beautifull legs which were supported by matching pink gem toned heels.>>

<< as the rode along in the large, luxurious limo cab, Karen noted Morgan's disapproval of the champagne.>>

perhaps it was a bad bottle?

<< as Nicolas spoke Karen smiled a bit.>>

Morgan's father and I used to enjoy sampling wines during our summer trips to france.

<< Nicolas offered a splendid selection of wines to choose from.>>

such good taste for a young man. you're quite well versed I see, but I prefer something that is a throw back to the 60's....a nice dry martini...two olives, shaken..not stirred. don't worry, i can get it.

<< lifting her hand and holding it open in anticipation, Karen twitches her nose ala' "Samantha Stevens" [bewitched ]an odd twinkling sound is heard as a fresh martini made to Karen's specifications appears in her hand in a flash of golden light.>>


Remember when i first showed you that trick Morgan? you and Delilah were ALWAYS looking for that little twitch when you were younger.

<< Karen took a sip of her martini and closed her eyes>>

mmmm, very nice.

<< to be able to enjoy herself with her daughter and the young man who wanted to win her heart was a rare opportunity for the doctor and Nicolas had never seen her in an outfit like this before. while it wasnt as flashy or "risque" as some of the outfits worn by Morgan or Alison, it showed that Karen knew how to dress for ANY occasion and still more than hold her own in a room with women half her age.>>

so...where we going this evening?

<< still unaware that she had a gift waiting for her. >>

i dont often get to enjoy myself out on the town. The idea of going out at night..just doesnt sit well with me since relocating to the city.

<< interesting..considering that she had the power to protect herself, it was a sign that Karen definately had changed since relocating to the city to be near her daughter following the trauma of the inferno and everything since. how unfortunate that tonight would proove to VALIDATE her misgivings about being out in the open at night as well. >>

 

[Rampage]

The car

Nicolas selected the Rothschild and poured two glasses, offering one to Morgan. As Karen spoke, he noted her dress. It was very flattering indeed. She was an attractive woman regardless of age and he was surprised that no suitor had appeared to woo HER. He answered her question about the restaurant.

I have reservations at Le Bernardin, I hope that will be to your liking. I wanted only the best for my favorite ladies in the whole world. <<winks at Karen>> Besides, I had to show you two off and only the best will do.

Mike cracked the privacy window and gave an ETA of 9 minutes to Nicolas in a surprisingly deep bass. They both were sticklers for being prompt and they had developed a great relationship that kept them on time at all times. As Karen conjured up a nice-looking martini with a wiggle of her nose Nicolas laughed heartily, thinking that and the story that followed was the cutest thing he had ever seen.

That is the first spell that I have EVER coveted for myself, Karen. I'll bet you were a hit at parties! Well, I guess we had better drink up now, our destination awaits...

Tipping his glass to the ladies, Nicolas took a healthy drink of wine.

 

[Spellbinder]

NYC the limo

<< Morgan looked over at Nicolas who was quite dapper. he'd even taken to fashioning his enchanted axe into a stylish walking cane. he was picture perfect...and no airbrushing required.>>

mom, you look beautifull tonight.

<< smiling at her mother before looking over at rampage.>>

and you look very..handsome.

<< she said a bit softly as she blushed a bit. sitting this close to him, the scent of his cologne was very pleasing...maybe a little TOO appealing for her. it would be hard for her to keep him at bay like this. but still, she had to take things slowly for her own sake. even her mother hadnt begun to date again since Christopher. the trauma of his affair with Malice and subsequent betrayal of his family and the rest that followed had left Karen very hurt and even as a mental health professional, she had her struggles.>>

<< as Nicolas revealed where they were going, Morgan had fond memories of the last time she dined there...with Boris Kodjoe. but she doubted that Nicolas would want to hear about that. was he the jealous type? how could he be...given his reputation as a jet setting play boy.>>

we could just as easily say that WE are showing YOU off. after all, you ARE the new IT boy in the world of fashion thanks to Illustra and the tabloids will have a field day when they see you out with me AND my mother. i can just see the headlines now.

"CEO and super model Morgan Victoria plans wedding with her fiancee and her mother!"

<< as Karen twitched her nose and conjured a drink for herself, Morgan laughed a bit.>>

oh yes...i was so mesmorized by that. my friends thought you were the world's greatest magician and everyone would always try to imitate it!

<< Nicolas agreed that it was a cool trick to use.>>

<< as Mike informed them that they were nearly arrived >>

well...here's to an evening...FREE of problems, monsters, evil witches and whatever ELSE typically comes our way.

<< she toasts with her mother and Nicolas before she gently puts her hand on Nicolas' leg as the limo nears its destination. >>

 

[Persephone]

:: After a heated meeting with Alycia, Ava excused herself to go change into something more comfortable since they were dinning at Haleigh's penthouse. Keeping her form fitted long sleeved black shirt on, she threw on some black comfortable pants with the Chanel logo stitched in white on her left butt cheek. Slipping into some black Gucci flip flops, Ava pulled her curly hair back and clipped it into a messy, yet elegant looking, pony tail. ::

:: Arriving on Haleigh's floor, Ava could smell the wonderful cooking already. As she approached the main door, she entered without knocking, as told by Haleigh. Carrying a bottle of vintage red wine, she made her way further into Haleigh's penthouse, looking around at the rather....cold stealy feel it had. It fit Haleigh for sure; but it wasn't exactly her taste. Finally reaching the kitchen, Ava stopped mid step seeing Zach and Haleigh basically about to tear each others clothes off by the stove. Clearing her throat with a playful less than enthusiastic look on her face, Ava listed the bottle of wine up, showing it to them. ::

"I brought wine...Although I'm not quite sure if I want to be around you two when alcohol is thrown into the picture."

:: Smirking, Ava stepped further into the kitchen, placing the wine on the large island. ::

 

[Rampage]

The restaurant

Nicolas relaxed as he downed hi s wine and waited to arrive. As Morgan placed her hand on his leg, he instinctively flexed it a bot, giving her a feel of the muscles underneath the fabric. His hand that was resting behind her came down ever so slightly as he almost absentmindedly stroked her shoulder.

As they arrived at the restaurant, Mike opened the door at Nicolas' side. He exited and went to the other side, helping both Morgan and Karen out of the car. Mike and Nicolas exchanged nods as he pulled of to park their car, and Nicolas escorted them into the restaurant. As he took Karen's hand, he kissed her forehead quickly, as a son might. He was so happy to be here with them, to finally enjoy what he had never known.

It's time to make our entrance. Ladies...

Nicolas walked with them to the entrance.

 

[Black Widow]

the Davidoff Loft: Residential floor 105

Haleigh and Zach moved around each other expertly, proving that they were quite used to making dinner together. Zach prepared the food, sauteing chicken and herbs, making the sauce and boiling pasta with a trained hand as Haleigh set the table in the dining room ajacent. Luckily, they weren't feeding Morgan or the likes, and could present a healthy meal that consisted of more than lettuce, as Ava was rasied to eat food of substance. Haleigh finished quickly, using her powers to cheat with placing the silverware, and playfully asked Zach what she could do to help... this, of course, triggered some banter that quickly deteriorated to a passionate kiss, and as Zach began to press Haleigh back against the counter, Ava made her presence known... and with good timing, too, as Zach instinctively reacted to save the pot that was boiling over. Haleigh gave Ava a sly smirk.

"Why? Afraid you might get dinner AND a show?"

She asked playfully, as she pulled a trio of wine glasses out of the cabinet. She seemed to be a in a much better mood.... sadly, one that would not last very long, as even as she plans to have a relaxing and fun evening, an unseen enemy plots to unhinge her completely....

 

[Persephone]

"For your carpets sake, I hope not."

:: Without missing a beat, Ava retorted back, letting it be known to both Haleigh and Zach, if they decided to play kissy face, Ava would get sick all over their beautiful rug. Or...since she never was the type of person that physically got sick, maybe she'd just purposely break something. Either way, a fair, sisterly warning to the loving due; delivered in a way only a sister could. ::

:: Looking to the chicken and pasta, Ava may have been a hardy meat eater, but Persephone was, in fact, a vegeterian. Something that no one knew about her apparently. When combind, some attributes and habits from one woman overpowered those of the other. And vise versa. Obviously, Persephone won the food catagory. Picking the wine bottle back up, as Haleigh grabbed the three glasses, Ava walked over to the set table. ::

"I don't eat meat anymore; I hope that's not a problem. The pasta and salad look delicious. And the garlic bread smells amazing; so I won't go hungry. I can assure you."

:: Not wanting to offend the fact that she was a guest in their house, and basically not eating the food that was prepared for her; call it her 'boarding school English' side coming out, but Ava was in fact a very polite individual when she allowed others to see that side of her. Haleigh would recognize it, which she [Haleigh] always found amusing. They were the complete opposites of each other, but that's what made their relationship so dynamic. Even as children. ::

:: Picking up the cork screw, Ava began to twist it into the bottles cork top. Looking to Haleigh, she pushed down the two metal handles that simplified the uncorking procedure, opening the bottle. ::

"So, I assume you have your wedding dress picked out already?"

 

[Artemis]

Illustra- Delilah's apartment

:: elsewhere in Illustra on the 101rst floor, Alycia was now settling into her guest room within Delilah's luxury apartment. Opening a small carrying case, Alycia quietly set out various devices including small, easily concealable but extremely high powered repulsor blasters, cluster bombs, listening devices, white noise generators, communication scramblers, surveilance devices, her custom made golden DESERT EAGLES her state of the art, body contouring "body armour", and finally the one weapon that she brought ESPECIALLY to deal with HALEIGH.... a "wand" shapped object that would emit a localized EMP powerfull enough to render Haleigh inert before shunting her to a containment field hidden somewhere in the Pentagon. ::


:: Alycia may have been "only human", but her "legal and political powers", along with the extensive combat training she'd received since accepting her new position and the military level access she had to state of the art weaponry now made her a deadly one woman army that could hold her own against any number of threats.::


:: opening her cell phone which gave her immediate access to a private, secure channel and would scramble to any outside monitoring, Alycia dialed a code.::

>>Operative: Miss Barnett?

<<Alycia: I'm in NYC, back at Illustra. I want you and the others to keep an eye out...based on what we talked about earlier. I'm in close proximity to Davidoff now, but the situation is calm. ANY information you can find on HER or Clandestine Inc...i want it and if anyone tries to interfere...DEAL with them. ALSO, i want surveilance on Cameron King at the Parthenon. If he leaves, i want him followed and tracked via infrared sensors as well as his mutant dna signature and if he detects you, SCRAMBLE his powers with a white noise generator. Telepaths need to be able to CONCENTRATE to use their powers effectively and the white noise generators that i gave you will handle that problem.

I want to know where he is going and what his doing.


::Unbuttoning her tailored blazer, Alycia ends the conversation and sets her phone down. she took a moment to look in the mirror as her mind lingered over the present situation. The two women had been friends for a while, ever since Alycia represented Delilah during her scrutiny from the FBI. they'd work together several times while Alycia was the ADA and Delilah was a NYPD officer and of all the six, Alycia and Delilah were the most simillar in backgrounds. no super powered parents who went mad, no outrageous journeys to other dimensions at puberty...simply young women who were raised by decent, honest, hardworking parents.::

:: over the years though, Alycia had become very hardened. She was much more vicious and brutal than what Delilah would remember back when they first met. Sometimes it seemed that Alycia was lost behind a persona but this evening, Delilah had gotten glimpses of a deep seated pain behind Alycia's eyes. Cameron's return had unsettled her but not for the reasons people might have thought and with it just being the two of them right now, this was as good a time as any for them to finally talk. not as allies on the battle field or as attorney and client or prosecutor and witness...but as FRIENDS.::

:: others may have thought Alycia was hard to deal with..but much like Morgan, she too had her "HUMAN" side.::

:: walking from her guest room and out into the living area where Delilah was, Alycia remarked.::

You've really made this place your own, havent you? ::looking around.:: I know that this kind of living is what Morgan was made for but did you ever think you'd be living in a sprawling place like this?

As a girl growing up, my parents always made sure there was good food on the table and good clothes on my back. We werent RICH ...but I never felt like we were poor. Sometimes, when i watch Morgan...and even NOW inspite of what i've become..i just think..."wow".

:: It was clear that Alycia could let down her armour around certain people and Delilah was one of the few that had her trust.::

so much money, so much power...and everyone in this building seems to be able to treat death as a HOLIDAY rather than the finality that I was always raised to accept it as.

You know....If you have plans tonight, you dont have to stay here with me. I'll be fine. I may be ONLY HUMAN, but i can take care of myself.


:: she said as she walked over to the panoramic window and looked out over the nighttime city. Haleigh's loft was 4 floors above but despite being in the same building as her arch nemesis, Alycia's mind was so far away from thoughts of Haleigh right now as she stared at and THROGH her refracted image in the glass of the floor-to-ceiling window::

....I keep thinking that Alison could blink in at any moment. I was kind of looking for her when we first arrived. It's only been a week or so since she left the team and NYC for her new calling but it feels like its been an AGE since we were all in greece.

 

[Black Widow]

the Davidoff Loft: Residential floor 105

Zach gave a soft smile as he brought the food into the dining room, and assured Ava that her preference wasn't a problem. "Of course not.... more chicken for us carnivores." He said, as he pulled out her chair and gestured for her to sit.

Haleigh also smiled, as Zach insisted on pulling out a chair for her. She offered Ava the salad and pasta bowls, and then heaped food on Zach's plate. Ava asked about her wedding dress.

"Oh, I have an ide--" she stopped, her expresion turning curious as she looked off into space... "Someone's jamming listening devices nearby... oh.... its on the 101st floor. [her facial expression dropping to disdain] It must be Alycia...." Haleigh took the liberty of peeking in on Alycia via video feeds from Delilah's floor.... if she was going to be acting shady.... it merited Haleigh covering al her bases... what could she possibly want to KEEP from the Six? A picture on the dining room wall turned into a screen.... there was a static sound on the audio feed.... but the video clearly showed Alycia talking into her cell phone.... Haleigh attention pooled on the opened case of weaponry... "WHO carries that kind of arsenal around with them?? [identifying the more agressive inventory] a pair of desert eagles... cluster bombs and repulsor blasters?! Is she planning on going to WAR? She was brought in to settle the legal ramifications of Cameron's return..."

Zach:"Haleigh, I'm sure there's an explaination.... maybe she's just paranoid... maybe she always carries that stuff with her."

"Oh? well, how do you explain THAT? [the camera focuses in on the wand] That's an EMP... there's only ONE reason a person like her would carry a weapon like THAT."

A dark mood dampened Haleigh's previous attitude... the screen went black as she turned it off, drinking the whole of her wine glass quickly.... she grit her teeth.... her headache began to creep back. "I dont trust her...."

Zach:"Haleigh."

"NO! I don't trust her.... she's going to try something... I just know it... and she's not going to stop until I'm dismantled in a lab somewhere."

Zach reached for Haleigh's hand, his deep voice lowering even more than usual. "I would NEVER let that happen to you Haleigh.... neither would the REST of your family."

 

[Prophet]

The Parthenon

:: Cameron bid goodnight to Nicholas. At least there was one person in the Six that didn't want to skewer him, if that was any comfort, and it was interesting to see how he felt about Morgan. Those two were DESTINED to be star crossed as he made his way back up the room, knowing that he had to make a phone call. He dialed the number as the phone picked up and a woman answered. ::

Woman: Hello?

:: Prophet was hesistant to reply. Would she give the same reaction as his team members? ::

"Hey Vivica..."
:: The line was silent on both ends until there was a ruffling and the woman spoke once more. ::

"I assume you are the Parthenon... Meet me at our safe spot..."

:: With a click, Cameron heard a dial tone and that was it. She had seemingly dealt with this pretty well, or she was just waiting to see if it was really him before she decked him in the face. Either way he was excited to see her, she was his best friend on a level he wasn't sure that anyone in the Six. He quickly washed his hands and brushed his teeth as he made his way out of the hotel and down the street, turning down an alley and heading into a Chinese Food Restaurant called "Golden Palace" and took a seat, a few minutes later, she walked in, looking radiant as always. ::

"Hey There...."

 

[Recall]

:: Vivica Lennox was sitting in her office overlooking the reconstruction plans for the next phase of the Parthenon that was being rennovated in the Tokyo location. For the past few months she had flown back and forthe working on all the arrangements and everything was looking great. Morgan may have owned the Parthenon in New York, but the other two projects in Tokyo and Milan never surfaced enough for Cameron to leave them to anyone, at that point they would have been burdens, but soon she would have to contact Alison for preparations of the grand opening party in Tokyo, which was expecting many of the same celebrities that frequented the Parthenon in New York City. She rubbed the back of her neck as she felt a small bump. The remnants from her participation in Greece while aiding the Six the best she could in destroying Erika King and helping Cameron move on, and it was also the last time she had access to any of her powers. The bullet had spiraled and while Morgan's healing spell had healed her physically, part of the her spinal chord was damaged and she found herself not being able to access her mind like she once was able to. The information was still there, but now she found herself incredibly human. She was so enveloped in her work that when the phone rang she almost screamed outloud. ::

"Hello?"

:: When the man's voice came over the phone her stomach dropped into her feet and she was rendered almost speechless. She knew that voice and she also knew it was impossible to ever hear that voice again, except in her dreams. It was.. Cameron King. Gaining her composure, the next words she spoke was like second nature, asking him to meet at their safe location, a place only he would know. Leaving her paperwork where it stood, she slipped on her knee length Burberry trench coat and headed down the elevator and out of the Lennox/King Enterprises building and quickly hailed a cab. ::

"Golden Palace, 52nd and Park, please"

:: She didn't have time to register all her thoughts by the time she had reached the small chinese food joint, paying the cabby and stepping onto the sidewalk. She took a deep breath, considering how she would deal with this. She wasn't sure if she was being tricked into thinking this was Cameron or if this WAS really Cameron, so she decided to play it cooly, stepping into the restaurant and looking down towards her booth, a man was there. It HAD to be Cameron, he was the only one who knew this place with her. She walked when she wanted to run as he stood up noticing her and spoke. Tears welled up in her eyes as she embraced him in a hug. ::

"You son of a bitch... you son of a bitch!"

:: Pulling away from him slowly she took a seat in the booth, wiping the tears from her face. ::

"It's not that I am not happy to see you.. I AM, but.. I guess.. it's just.. HOW and more importantly? Why!? Everyone was just starting to move on. Alison was able to actually walk into your old office without being extremely uncomfortable and distant. Haleigh actually spoke to me on the phone. Everyone was making strides... I am sorry, but this just seems like.. like a sick joke..."

 

[Prophet]

The Golden Palace - 2 Blocks from the Parthenon

:: Cameron half expected the questions, but at least Vivica was being astonishingly quiet about these things or she was really upset and couldn't realize how to vocalize the issues. As she slid down into the booth, Cameron did the same thing and grabbed her hand. She was looking DAMN good and it was such a relief to see her. He thought Erika was his family, but coming back to this Earth, seeing everybody it made him realize that his family was the Six. It was Haleigh, Morgan, Alison and of course Vivica. He could even see himself being close with the new members. Only time would tell that. He sighed as he began to recount a story he was exhausted of telling tonight. ::

"I died, yes.. but you remember, Sarah and Sydney? The twins, and how they were my essence returned to the Earth? I tried to stay Earthbound after I died, I tried to stay on Earth to tell somebody what happened to me, but I came back all wrong, I didn't come back right, I was trapped inside their bodies but I wasn't me. I don't even remember. The only thing I do remember was being left for dead after being tortured by Erika and Malice. I died and when I woke up I was in Limbo. Ororo had saved my essence and pretty much REGENERATED me, physically and mentally. I didn't know exactly how long I was gone, and apparantely it has been a long time. Ororo finally decided it was time for me return, and she returned me to Earth..."

:: He rolled his eyes and put his head in his hands. ::

"Right in the middle of Haleigh and Zach looking for a church to get MARRIED in!"

:: Cameron's stomach churned as he thought of Zach. He was probably all too eager to console her after his death. He said all the right things and was the perfect man to forget about Cameron with. Didn't he realize what was going on? She was seeing Cameron the whole time she was seeing Zach. Maybe he felt it was over once Cameron died, in the end.... it really WASN'T Zach's fault. He couldn't blame Zach for falling in love with Haleigh.. he had done the same-- Whatever it was, he just felt like he couldn't go on in this world until he took Haleigh aside and told her how he felt, something he refused to do when he was alive, something he felt could CHANGE things. ::

"I took the liberty of ordering food, since after telling that story all night and seeing the reaction it has been getting, you might want something to coat your stomach...that is.. if you still want to stick around and talk to me... that's all I really want for tonight. After tonight, you can do what you want. You can forget about me, continue your work, I don't care what happened before we died, I am moved on from it. Just talk to me tonight..."

:: He looked at her as the food came over to the table. Chinese food was their ultimate comfort food, and of course a big bottle of Saki to get the ball rolling. ::

 

[Spellbinder]

inside the restaurant

<< As Morgan felt Nicolas hand on her bare shoulder, she only flinched the tiniest bit. each time, it seemed easier and easier to let him touch her. it was a gentle touch, one that didnt shock or violate. It helped that her mother was there too, it had been so long since they had gone out together and now, with Nicolas...it all seemed so nice. Morgan was reveling in the moment.>>

<< the time came for them to exit the limo. Morgan received a helping hand from Nicolas while Mike helped her Mother. and as they made their way toward the red carpet to the doors, a small crowd of papparazzi as well as "star watchers" clammered for a closer look of Morgan and her companions. other distinguished guests were in attendance at the establishment as well.>>

<< Morgan knew the value of tantilizing the press, and so, at her subtle urging,she stopped with her mother and nicolas and ensured a photo op with with her mother in the middle while she and Nicolas flanked her and they all conveyed a very "close" vibe. WERE the rumours about Morgan and Nicolas true? was her mother showing her public endorsement of the couple? all of this would be discussed on tomorrow's episode of Entertainmenet Tonight for sure...but the main thing was that Morgan and Nicolas were both seen in a flattering light and Illustra would once again be in the news.>>

<< once inside the estbalishment, Morgan was seated next to her mother and Nicolas on her other side.>>

I do enjoy this place so.

<< she said softly as she looked over at Nicolas.>>

<< as they were received by their waiter and ordered drinks and their appetizers while awaiting their first course, Morgan blushed a bit as she nibbled on what she'd selected.>>

I...I'm not used to eating much in front of other people.

<< she said sheepishly.>>

I've always kept a strict diet.

<< knowing her mother would probably reprimand her again as she had in the past, Morgan had always felt a bit self conscious about eating in front of people...especially someone she was attracted to. it was something that received more than a little ribbing courtesy of Haleigh and Delilah >>

 

[Recall]

- Vivica was absolutely floored as Cameron spoke. Ororo had SAVED him? She took a moment to wonder how much the Goddess must have regretted her judgement with Erika. Part of Ms. Lennox believed that Ororo did this as a test to her own ability, as a test that she WAS capable of helping somebody out of Cameron's messed up family. Ororo had a tempestual relationship with Cameron so for her to save him from himself was BIG of her. Really big of her, and Vivica's respect and reverence for Ororo grew significantly from that moment on. Still stunned, she wasn't sure what to say, all she knew was that she had her friend back. Cameron and Vivica had a different relationship than he had with the Six. She really knew and accepted Cameron for what he was. She took him at face value and always had. They were business partners, but she wasn't a member of the team that was responsible for saving the world, a team that had more emotional trauma and things that tied them together FOREVER. As the saki came she looked at Cameron and sighed. -

"Hold on for just a moment..."

- Vivica grabbed the bottle of Saki and downed it even though it was HOT and not her favorite. She looked to the waiter and smirked. -

"We'll have another...."

- The waiter nodded and took the bottle, off to get them some more, wondering just what the pair was doing her at this time of night, the normally slow shift. -

"Now... onto you. This is big Cameron, really big, and while I am on the TOP of the world to have you back, you have really just turned everything on it's side. It's time for some straight talk, because I for one, will NOT try and intervene if Morgan, Haleigh, Ava, Delilah even Alycia fucking Barnett kill you AGAIN for reverting back to your old ways. The time for Child's Play is over. This is coming from a friend. First of all, as much as she doesn't like you, you have to contact Alycia as soon a possible. She is a big wig now with REAL power. She is personally connected to the National Security Advisor for the president and she Chairs the Commission on Superhuman Activities. She executed your will, and while she DESPISES you, she did RIGHT by you when you died, no questions asked. So you owe her a phone call and big kiss on that ASS. Something has to be done to protect your identity so that you are able to function with the Six. Secondly, when it comes to Haleigh, I don't know Cameron, my advice would be follow your heart, but that girl deserves to be HAPPY, so you better TELL her what you told me MONTHS ago and not let go because Zach is a CATCH, whether you like to admit it. He is a human who has stood by a woman who could crush him like toothpick, and hasn't said a word about it, call him a masochist but he is in the picture whether you like it or not and always has been. You need to form SOME kind of relationship that works with Morgan on HER TERMS. Throw away your ego and get to know the woman. When I was in Greece with her, she had me in AWE. Her tenacity, her FIRE, and she has KILLED you before Cameron, what 's to say she won't do it again if you piss her off enough. The root of this issue is that you need to deal with women who are as strong if not STRONGER than you in terms of character, personality and power. Morgan was touched by what you wrote to her in the letter Erika read at your funeral, but it is up to YOU to follow through on that, not to mention she has an extremely FINE looking man at her side who will protect her if needed. I don't want to sound like I don't support that you have changed Cameron, but these are HARSH realities you need to face. Things have changed. Sharon Kelly is DEAD and all of New York City is not as safe as it once was for those like yourself and the Six. The threats are getting bigger and so are the stakes, so don't for one second think you can march back into Illustra and take something that is rightfully yours, because it doesn't belong to you anymore, you have to WORK for it..."

- As the waiter returned with another bottle of Saki, Vivica took a glass and poured it, setting in front of Cameron, smiling. -

"Questions, comments, concerns?"

 

[Shadow Weaver]

NYC- inside the restuarant

<< walking in with Nicolas and Morgan, Karen found herself being cleverly maneuvered into a photo op. while the doctor had never been overly concerned about being in front of a camera, a photog once told her years ago that she had a "classic quality of beauty" about her...that her eyes were truly "BEWITCHING". she was a woman of style and grace to be sure, but she never thought of making a career out of her looks. she felt that was for someone younger, like her daughter or nicolas. still, this was a fun little moment and it was RARE that she and her daughter could go out together like this and so, she went along with it and enjoyed it.>>

oh, Morgan...you're a real ham when you want to be. you must have gotten THAT from my "twin cousin" SERENA [ ].

<< once inside, Karen was seated and as the group enjoyed drinks and the appetizers before the first course. Morgan seemed a bit embarrassed about EATING and Karen looked at her daughter disapprovingly.>>

Now Morgan, your vanity can be so silly at times. that's not how i raised you. You'll be FINE if you eat and i'm sure Nicolas doesnt want you looking skeletal and boney.

<< she said...prooving that she was well aware of the attraction between nicolas and morgan.>>

young people today..

<< Karen sighed dismissively.>>

so obsessed with image.

<< looking at her daughter.>>

you'll forgive me for going into "mother mode" again....

<< smiling>>

Your father used to try to force you into an exercise routine when you were just a little girl...his own military background didnt seem to allow him to distinguish between recruits and children...needless to say, I put a stop to that.

i just dont want you to worry about something as silly as THIS when youve always lived a healthy, active life. having a warped view of your body image is no way to be.
<< looking at Nicolas>>

don't you agree?

<< at that moment, her cellphone rang in her gem toned, pink clutch. the tone of the ring suggested it was a patient or a hospital where one of her patients was and as she opened her clutch to look at her phone, her eyes became a bit focused with concern.>>

this is one of my more critical patients. i placed her on suicide watch just two days ago. I'd better take this. excuse me.

<< slipping out from her seat, Karen took her clutch with her as she walked away, and out the front doors, to get some privacy.>>

 

[Rampage]

Le Bernardin

Nicolas enjoyed walking in, even when "CEO Morgan" intruded a bit on "my date for the evening Morgan" as she maneuvered them around for a photo-op. He seated the ladies and was surprised that Morgan wold be so shy about eating, apparently in HIS presence. She was chided by her mother, who asked for his backup.

Totally, ma. The interesting thing is that she probably could eat whatever she wanted and she wold not change, so this is an exercise in both warped body self-image AND futility. Hey, I love to see you eat, Morgan. I love to see you do anything...

He said as he deftly retrieved the fork she had forsaken and secured some of her food, offering playfully to feed her.

Then Karen's phone rang. It was apparently important, and Nicolas stopped his play with Morgan to see Dr. Victoria go to work, walking outside to take the call. He sent a thought to Mike.

Mama Bird is outside the nest, man. Keep your eyes OPEN.

 

[Seer]

negativity

<< Haleigh had seen Alycia's rather deadly arsenal and immediately jumped to conclusions. part of this was fueled by the vision she'd seen from Karen's spell where she was being dissected in a lab within the pentago and Alycia was PRESIDING OVER the experiment! These women had been enemies, then allies...even trusting allies and now they were on opposite ends of a bitter rift....with the spectres of master mold and sharon kelly looming large between them. it was something that COULD be fixed...and according to Harbinger, it would be....but WHEN? certainly not now it seemed.>>

<< as Haleigh exclaimed with agitation about Alycia's arsenal, especially the EMP wand, the manipulation from the suits in the cell began to take effect as the images of wounded Morgan screaming for Sharon Kelly to RUN as Mster Mold prepared to fire upon the sorceress....Sharon runs...but it does no good as she is ANNIHILATED along with the area around her. the screens flicker again and shift as Alycia is shown craddling Sharon Kelly as she passed away on the bus..at GROUND ZERO of the battle with Master Mold. Alycia crying out as Sharon now lay dead in her arms. AND THEN images of a battle worn Alycia , addressing the nation live on CNN about the death of Sharon Kelly, Master Mold and just who was responsible for all of it broadcasted. Alycia dropped a bombshell on the world about the evil that was mystech and provided the video footage from ground zero of master mold, slightly doctored by HALEIGH to protect the identity of the surviving members of the six.>>

<< the DEATH of SHARON KELLY and MASTER MOLD...the very things that had driven haleigh and alycia apart were now on full display for Persephone whohad not been in this timeline when these events occurred, and for Zach, who had been at Illustra when he first received Haleigh and a maimed Alison at his door.>>


<< Alycia's words about the evil of mystech ring loud and clear...before the images shift again..to the night Alycia discovered Haleigh's link to the Cassadines and called Haleigh into her office to confront her.>>

<< Alycia explodes with fury and anger as she rises from her seat and declares WAR on the Cassadines ...including Ava, Halegh's sister. The hurt and anger in Alycia's eyes almost seems to FLAME as her face is now dead center in the screen....Haleigh being forced to remember and REPLAY these moments over and over AGAIN.>>

<< at that moment, the lights in Illustra and in surrounding buildings begin to flicker, traffic lights within a 15 mile radius begin to fluxuate and malfunction, causing traffic accidents...security cameras begin to go haywire as well. this is by far the WORST "episode" Haleigh is having.>>

<< and the effects are noticed by Morgan , Nicolas and even Cameron and Vivica where they are. and as unrest begins to ensue in the streets, Karen is suddenly lost from Mike's view.>>

<< things will get worse..very fast.>>