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<< and so, the photo shoot was completed, contracts where finalized and signed and now Illustra was backed and bolstered by lucrative partnerships between Morgan, Ava and Nicolas, as well as the renewal of the contract with Liquid Crystal Images AND now Delilah would never have to worry about "income" again as she was an investor in Illustra.>>

<< the team definately overcame another emotional hump and were now enjoying one of their "high" moments. night was upon the city of new york and it was time for everyone to play as hard as they worked.>>

<< for Morgan and Nicolas, their first formal evening DATE was now upon them. For Delilah, Alison, Ava and Haleigh there was a choice between XS or the Parthenon since they were both under Illustra's umbrella, they would be greeted as VIP guests. even Ethan now found himself with more time on his hands than he knew what to do with.>>

<< he knew that Morgan would have him killed if she saw him, but with all the "action" going on at XS following Malice's attack on the building and its patrons...curiosity would prevail over caution...he might even end up running into other members of the six there.>>

<< the members of the six are not the only ones getting into their evening across town, Dr.Karen Victoria completes a rather lengthy and tiring day of seeing clients. she is closing down her office, taking her time and considering stopping off at a coffee house in the soho district on her way home. the storefront is supposed to be empty, save her and security guards but things are not always as they seem.>>
 
elevator to Morgan's Apartment

Nicolas rode the elvator up to Morgan's floor. he had changed into a cream-colored tailored jacket and slacks, with a more relaxed tan-colored shirt that left the top couple of buttons unbuttoned. He had showered and cleaned back up quickly so as to make sure he was at his best for the occasion. he had already agreed to meet Morgan at this hour at her place to walk her down, so as the elevators opened up, he walked to the door and pressed the intercom button.
As he waited for her to come to the door, he stood there fiddling with his gift, a crystal pot of fresh wildflowers, already planted and with the correct amount of water and fertilizer.
At the entyrance downstairs, a Rolls Royce Phantom in classic white pulled up. The driver got out and stood in front of the car, waiting for his two guests. He was to transport them to Masa, a five-star Japanese restaurant located on Broadway and 59th street. He knew that the night was important to Mr. King, as evidenced by this insistence that the car be re-detailed and appointed to new and exacting specifications and by the $200 dollar advance tip he had already received.
 
[ Delilah was feeling very "up" after her day of primping with the other members of the Six - she had energy to spare and was genuinely in a good mood. She stood in her apartment, staring into the mirror and dancing to lous music as she brushed her teeth. She still was wearing the dress from the photo shoot, as they had let her keep it and she hadn't bothered to change yet. What the heck, she was all dolled up, might as well do something with it. As she finished freshening up in the bathroom she moved to the bedroom phone and dialed Alison. ]

"Feel like checking out that Parthenon place now that you're the boss lady?"
 
Illustra-107th floor

<< sitting at her 3 way crystaline vanity, Morgan primped for a few moments. Nicolas would be arriving soon but she would keep him waiting for a moment.>>

<< looking over herself in the mirrors, Morgan's hair was now done up in a chic "crown" do , a suitable evening hair style that allowed her face to show as well as her neck and shoulders. she wore tear drop white diamond earings and matching diamond necklace that sparkled like her icy violet eyes. her dress was a simple, thin strapped- cleavage teasing, lilac colored Versace cocktail dress with a gem toned finish to match the four inch high heels she wore. the skirt of the dress had a "Pencil" cut with an above-the-knee hemline to give a tastefull, pleasing view of morgan's trade mark "flawless legs" to top it off she had a chiffon wrap and clutch.>>

<< her wintery aura was complimented by the subtle fragrance of "Pink" by victoria's secret. not the most expensive fragrance BUT it was certainly a very feminine, subtle and alluring scent and it complimented Morgan's chemistry perfectly. her make up give her a wintery, elegant look as she pouted her lips and "kissed the air" before standing up, grabbing her wrap and clutch and walking out of her "Chamber of dreams" , down the hall and out into the main areas of the penthouse.>>

<< Tinkerbell and the kitten were laying out in the sitting room, very content and only turning their heads to watch as their mistress gracefully walked by. she made her way to the door, and opened it to find Nicolas standing there looking very dapper indeed.>>

<< in an icy voice>>

Hello there, Nicolas. don't you look handsome this evening.

<< she looked upon him slowly and noticed his entire presentation.>>

Shall we go?
 
Illustra-106th floor

:: Alison was a floor below, listening to some smooth, modern jazz on her stereo as she poured herself a glass of red wine. she had kept her hair style from the photo session because she "saw" herself going out this evening and sure enough Delilah rang.::

:: picking up the phone::

MorningStar said:
"Feel like checking out that Parthenon place now that you're the boss lady?"
Click to expand...

:: looking out of the windows to the night sky, Alison took a large gulp of wine.::

sure, I'm all for it. :: she said in a cool voice::

Morgan is about to leave on her date with Nicolas...

let us pray they dont get arrested for public indecency :D

so there's no reason why the rest of us should HAVE to stay in for the night when we have so much at our disposal.

there's a party going on at XS, the big ballers in the business world usually converge on XS this time each week and no doubt they'll be buzz on the news announcements about Illustra and the new partnerships. since the new issue of Tempo Magazine won't be on the stands till tomorrow, we can go out and get a sneak peak of the reaction....and then head over to the Parthenon...its Jazz night there in the lounge.

Let's call Ava and Haleigh...Haleigh may be busy with Zach tonight but it doesnt hurt to ask.
 
Leaving Illustra

As Morgan opened the door, Nicolas gazed upon her and suddenly had an urge to stay in. She looked incredible and her scent enveloped him. He smiled as she commented on his look and replied in kind.

"Good evening Morgan, you are as beautiful as ever. These are for you."

Nicolas held them out for her to accept and smell, then floated them over to a counter top. He had picked the spot for them already from what he remembered of her place. He offered her his arm and led her to the elevator.

"I hope you like fine Japanese cuisine. This place is reknowned for its natural beauty and for its...ambiance."

As they exited the building and came to the front of the lobby, the driver opened the door to the Rolls Royce and nodded respectfully to the pair.

"Good evening Mr. King, Ms. Victoria," said the driver. "I hope everything is to your liking this evening. If you have need for anything, I am at your service. Call me Michael."

With that, Nicolas helped Morgan to her seat, then entered from the other side, resting his long arm behind Morgan on the top of the seat. The driver closed Morgan's door and the pair drove off to their reservation.

Inside the car was a mini-bar with drinks and two glasses for drinking. On Morgan's side was a small flute vase with a single perfect red rose in it. Tied to the vase with a crystal ribbon was a small card with the words "To the prettiest woman in the room" written in calligraphy.
 
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across town

<< Karen begins packing up. her office is dimly lit and she hums softly to herself.>>

<< passing by her desk, there is a picture of Morgan as a young girl with another picture of her as a grown woman side by side. next to that is a picture of Morgan, Alison and Delilah, her daughter and two surrogate daughters.>>

<< as she grabs her attache and buttons her black pin stripped tailored blazer up, she turns and is started to see a security guard not only in her office...but RIGHT BEHIND HER.>>

GODDESS!!

<< she exclaims as she backs up and tries to compose herself.>>

you gave me quite a start there.

<< the officer says nothing.>>

is anything wrong? everyone else is gone for the evening. i stayed behind to do some last minute paper work.

<< she looked at the guard directly with her opal blue eyes..he seemed to look a little pale.>>

Security Guard: << in a deep voice>>: sorry, Dr. Victoria....I just came...because i needed to borrow...a pencil.

<< Karen looked at him and narrowed her eyes a bit.>>

a ...pencil? a rather odd request. you could've gotten one from the supply closet, but no matter.

<< she turns around and walks to her desk, passing by the pictures once again. going inside a drawer, she takes out a pencil.>>

here you are. one pencil. already sharpened.

<< she goes to hand it the guard and he just stands and looks at her. >>

security guard: << in a deep voice>> Dr. Victoria, you look very pretty this evening.

<< Karen looks at the guard rather curiously and notes his tendency to lean in close to her, trying to infringe on her space. she tries her best to stand her ground but he's taller than her, even while she's wearing heels. she backs up to the front of her desk...>>

......<< in a colder voice>> well...thank you very much. but i really don't think now is the time or the place for fraternization.

<< Karen looked at her cartier watch.>>

here's your pencil. now if you'll pardon me, i must be on my way.

<< she attempts to leave and the guard blocks her.>>

what are you doing!?

<< the guard is now right up on her, forcing her back to the desk...the picture of Morgan, Alison and Delilah falls on the floor and the frame shatters.>>

get OUT of my way right now ...or ELSE...

<< before Karen can finish demanding that he move, he grabs her wrist..and bends it backward, exposing her hand. taking the pencil, he SLAMS it down through the palm of her hand....and she...SCREAMS.>>

Security Guard: sorry Doctor, but you can't leave. I have orders to make SURE that you stay.... << his voice sounding a bit warped now>> you're really very pretty, you know that?

<< Karen gasps as she falls back..stumbling to the side...looking at her hand in disbelief. with her other hand, she grips her car keys between her fingers and lashes out and forward, SLICING the guard across his face before pushing him aside and running for the door.>>

<< breathing rapidly, Karen is in shock, pain....she's about to panic!>>

man....hurting me....wants to rape....hurt.. kill....have to get out! HAVE TO GET OUT!!!

STOP IT!! << she yells out loud at herself.>>

<< running quite fast, despite wearing high heels, Karen rushes down a darkened hall, and ducks into the medical lab. slamming the doors behind her she locks them down tight and moves over to the exam table.>>

okay...calm down. you're not powerless....you have magick...

<< her icy voice is shakey...but she does her best to ignore the burning pain as she opens up her wounded hand and with her good hand...she begins to ignite her magicks. a golden halo forms around the wounded hand...and soon, the pain is replaced by a soothing, cooling feeling. with a soft chime, the wound is healed.>>

allright...i don't know what this is about, but i can't risk revealing my status as a witch to this bastard security guard.

<< she looks around and spots a phone.>>

I'll call the police. they'll come quickly and deal with it....problem solved!

<< the doctor moves to the phone but as soon as she picks it up she discovers there's no signal and at that point....the maniac security guard comes SMASHING THROUGH the locked medical doors! Karen jumps and screams as the severe sound catchs her attention. the guard is running for her like a maniac...waving his baton in one hand and blowing his whistle madly.>>

GET AWAY!!

<< Karen frantically looks over and spots a large glass jar of ALCOHOL. she grabs it and SMASHES it over his head...causing the guard to scream and grab his head in agony. she rushes forward and KNEES him in the crotch before pushing him aside and running out of the medical office and down the hall...FORGETTING HER PURSE..and the KEYS with which she would need to get out or drive her car.>>

<< down the hall, a flight of stairs and another hall, Karen finally reaches the doors...and its just at that point that ANOTHER security guard, a FEMALE who was on the outside happens to shine a light through the door...>>

Female Security Guard: Dr. Victoria!? are you allright?

get the POLICE!! i'm being ATTACKED!!! OPEN THESE DOORS!

<< the doctor yelled.>>

<< the security guard wants to help but finds that she CANT.>>

Female Officer: i dont have any keys to this building ma'am...im contract! where are YOUR keys??

<< karen looks in dismay and realizes she's forgotten them. turning back to look down the darkened hallway, Karen knows it would be foolish to try to run the whole way back....if she can just duck out of site, she can get transport herself to the medical lab and get her keys and the guard will be none the wiser.>>

I....I must have left my keys back on the other FLOOR!! please, stay at this door...watch for him. yell if you see him. I'll be back as soon as i can.

<< the female officer seems to be radioing for police to come to the building as Karen moves away from the doors. she ducks out of site behind a wall and transports herself in a swirl of golden orbs back to the medical lab. THIS TIME she's ready to lash out with her magicks before she risks letting him hurt her like that again or worse but to her surprise and uncertain relief...he's not there.>>

<< she spots her keys and her purse...and grabs them but as she does...>>

Male Officer: you've been a very, VERY bad girl.

<< he back hands her across the face and she hits the floor. she lays there...feining being knocked out.>>

Male officer: my master doesn't tolerate disobience...pretty doctor.

<< as he leans down to turn her over...she opens her eyes...KICKING HIM square in his face with her high heel and sending him flying backward. she scrambles away, finally getting to her feet and rushing out again. wasting no time, she transports herself down to the main floor and rushes to the main doors...>>

Female Office: Oh Doctor, THANK GOD!! the police are on their way now!....do you have the keys!!

<< Karen, still shaken, nods... and begins get them out.>>

Female officer: DOCTOR!!! he's COMING!!!

<< Karen looks over her shoulder...and there is the man..looking terribly derranged.>>

oh NO!!

<< she doesnt show any fear, she just goes to get the doors open and what is USUALLY a simple task now seems so HARD as she can't stop shaking...>>

<< the officer screams for the police to come and Karen cant help but feel herself panicking AGAIN..almost as if CHRISTOPHER VICTORY were after her again....but just as it seems he's about to be UPON HER...she gets the doors open and bursts through to the other side.>>

HELP ME!!

<< the female officer rushes forward to help her shut the doors. the male guard's hand still trying to get through so Karen SLAMS her high heel down on hit, causing him to scream and pull back. finally she gets the doors shut and LOCKED from the outside..>>

<< thinking herself safe, she looks up at the sky and exhales>>

thank the goddess....i dont know what happened...he just...attacked me...but now...

<< she looks and see's the the female officer, now with the same dark, ghostly look as the male. the officer had faked radioing for police...no one was coming, and Karen was no more safe outside than she was inside.>>

you....you're with HIM!!

<< before karen can do anything, she's struck down...and beaten into unconsciousness...as her eyes close....she calls out for her daughter....>>

Morga...**

<< the doctor blacks out and is carried away into the night.>>
 
Illustra- from 106th to the 101rst floor

:: as Alison zips up the back of her boustier that she plans to wear this evening, she turns to look in the mirror and GASPS as images of KAREN come to her mind's eye.::

:: looking out the window to the west, toward the direction of the doctor's office, Alison calls out Karen's name.::

KAREN!!

:: she knows that Morgan will sense her mother's distress as well, and so she BLINKS to Delilah's quaters.::

Delilah, we have to go. Karen's been attacked, beaten....she's HURT.


:: pressing a com link button on Delilah's wall::

Alison to Haleigh and Ava: Haleigh, Ava there's something wrong. Karen's been attacked in Soho, but i can't "SEE" who is behind it. all i can see is Karen being beaten into unconsciousness!

:: looking to Delilah.::

this is odd, i should be able to sense..SOMETHING.. My precognition, my powers as a seer can't be hampered by mere mortals or even telepaths.
 
out and about with Nicolas

<< Morgan was taking the evening in like it was a dream. it was so hard to believe she was going on a date ..with a MAN. She had said she'd never trust men after her father, but here she was...with a most beautifull man who was charming her right from the start. the flowers were beautifull and now in the exquisite RR Morgan sat with her legs crossed at the knee, smiling softly as she took the rose and inscription and ran her hand over it.>>

<< in an icy voice>>:

Oh, how darling! thank you Nicolas, but you needn't have gone through so much trouble to impress me.

<< Morgan couldnt help but BLUSH. this was not her usual element...to be in the company of a man and NOT trying to out do him in some way or make sure he knew not to trifle with her.>>

<< she looked over at Nicolas and smiled as she placed a hand on his leg.>>

i bet you do this to ALL the girls you take out.

<< she said playfull as she pushed his leg and smirked. her way of trying to lighten her own mood and she was curious to see what he'd say..>>

Japanese...hmmm...sounds lovely, I.....

<< Morgan shuts her eyes and cries out from pain...>>

Oh.... mother!!!


<< she opens her eyes.>>

My mother!! she's being ATTACKED at her office in Soho!!

<< the last time Morgan had prepared to go out for a lovely evening, Sharon Kelly and Alycia Barnett were attacked by Master Mold and although Morgan was the first on the scene, she could not save Sharon. Morgan began to look very worried and showed signs of distress as she feared it would be the same way THIS TIME!!.>>

I have to get to her!!
 
On the date...no more!!!!

Nicolas was enjoying Morgan's reactions to him. They wer chatting, and she had even placed her hand on his leg. He was hoping she would move up a bit when she suddenly exclaimed. Karen was being attacked in Soho, and she was beginning to freak out on him!!! He yelled up to the front.

"Big Mike!!! Special problem here, go to the restaurant and apologize for me. Tell Chef Masa I was unavoidably detained and give him his money for tonight's meal. We are out."

Mike nodded knowingly and kept driving as if nothing was wrong. The truth was, Mike was Nicolas right-hand man on the East Coast, taken care of VERY well in exchange for loyalty and silence. Many of the recent deliveries...thanks to Mike. Nicolas didn't use his powers for EVERYTHING.

Nicolas grabbed Morgan by both hands and looked into her eyes.

"She will be fine. Take us to her now. Mike is secure."
 
Haleigh and Zach, as can be expected, are tangled in a post-coital bliss. Haleigh traces circles through his chest hair as they cuddle, whispering back and forth about wedding details. They both wanted to take their time witht he engagement, and since they'd only been engaged for a couple of weeks, neither were in a hurry, but it kept being pushed to the back burner what with everything happening in the Six. Tonight, unfortunately, wasn't going to be any different. The bedside phone rings, and Zach picks it up. In his deepest 'sexy' voice he answers playfully.

"Miss Davidoff's bed, future MR. Davidoff speaking."

Haleigh giggles and kisses his neck.... she loves that he's okay with changing his name because she wants to honor her father by continuing his. Zach squeezes Haleigh's shoulder and sits up, saying Thank You abruptly and hanging up. Haleigh's expression immediately darkens, as she asks him what's wrong.

Z:"There was a disturbance at Karen's office, she's been abducted."

He says, and Haleigh's face drains of color as she gets up and scrambles for clothes. Alison's voice breaks the pressured, urgent silence with a distress call. Seconds later, still pulling down a tank top, Haleigh appears in front of Alison and Delilah, as Alison is talking about her powers not picking the attack up.

"Alison! Has Morgan been notified? My men say she's been abducted... they're going to tail the woman she was last seen with... but if They managed to subdue Karen... I can only imagine the kind of power it'd take... My men might lose track of them. Can YOU see nothing?"
 
Preparing to head to Club XS, Ava was dressed in simple black casual drawstring pants and a black tank top as she got finished doing her hair. With 'Let My Hair Down' by Nelly Furtado playing softly in the background, Ava placed her curling iron down on her bathroom counter and teased her locks with her fingers. Taking one final look at her hair, she spritzed some hair spray in it to keep it looking perfect. With her make up and hair now done, all she needed to do was get dressed and leave. Heading out of her bathroom, Ava crossed her bedroom, heading to her closet. Suddenly Alison's voice buzzed over the intercom. She sounded frantic; Karen was in trouble. Immediately, a tornado of winds circled around Persephone's body as she disappeared from her bedroom and reappeared by Alison, Delilah, and Haleigh.

"What's going on?"

Alison explained her powers seemed to be dampered down. Not a good sign, but something the team would have to get around. They relied far too much on Alison's powers of precog instead of their own intuitions. Morgan was probably already in Soho looking for her mother, so relying on her stepping discs were out of the question. Delilah's warmholes on the other hand would come in very handy.

"We shouldn't waist any time. We can travel through Delilah's warmholes and meet with Morgan and Nicolas."
 
Chelsea Penthouse: New York

As his mother left his penthouse, Ethan began to feel brightly optimistic about the future. He had secured his position at Columbia and he was about to be on the board of the Cruise Foundation which would be a great responsibility and give him a great amount of influence and connections throughout the world. He decided that he would celebrate his recent victories with a night on the town. After everything that had happened in the past two days he needed some time to clear his head and plan his next move. There was only one thing left that could boost his evening even more and that would be to secure a spot within the Six, but he wasn't counting his chickens before they hatched. He entered his bedroom and changed into a rather smoking outfit from the new fall line of J. Lindeberg {Seen Here}. It was a little different but Ethan was a slave to fashion and he just couldn't resist. As he headed out of his penthouse, he made sure to lock the door. This wasn't London and he headed to XS. Supposedly there was a big party with a ton of businessmen and socialites and it sounded like a good tme to Ethan. He began to walk down the streets of Chelsea, making his way through Soho and eventually after a lot of walking he would make it to XS.

"Perhaps I should invest in a cab?"

He smiled to himself. He would walk. The night was young and beautiful and for the first time in a long time he wanted to be able to enjoy it. Things were looking up for Ethan Cruise.
 
Illustra- Delilah's floor

:: Haleigh and Ava joining them in Delilah's luxury apartment, Alison took a moment to try to reach FURTHER with her powers as a Seer even while Haleigh asked her if there was nothing more she could "see".::

:: in a cool tone.::

I'm afraid not, Haleigh. Whatever...WHOMEVER took her, is able to mask themselves from my precognition. They are a POWERFULL anamoly to say the least and that is why this FEELS worse than usual for me. I only became AWARE of the attack at its tail end, I saw it happening in "real time" and that isnt supposed to HAPPEN, i'm supposed to know BEFORE HAND if anything.

:: looking over, Alison nodded in agreement as Ava suggested that Delilah use her worm hole to connect them with Morgan and Nicolas.::

I KNOW Morgan has felt it as well..the bond between mother and child is stronger than any power that I possess. She and Nicolas are heading to Soho right now....and apparently, Ethan is there as well.

:: that last bit of the statement was tinged with contempt. Haleigh knew that Alison didnt like the fact that he was "conviniently" in the area at the same time that Karen was abducted.::

WHY he is there....

:: alison stopped herself.::

nevermind, we are wasting time, let's go.

:: Alison looked over to Delilah, who would take the four women to a meeting point with Morgan and Nicolas...outside of Karen's office.::
 
Soho- Karen's office

<< and with that, Delilah transports herself, Alison, Haleigh and Ava to directly to the front of the storefront where Karen's office is located. Morgan and Nicolas arrive almost at the same time.>>

<< it is evening time but there are no unusual sights around them. Haleigh, however, will detect that ETHAN CRUISE is nearby...VERY nearby and its only a matter of seconds before Morgan and Alison spot him. They will most likely think HE is behind it and it could get violent...and BLOODY if he doesnt explain himself.>>

<< Morgan is aready at the doors, noting the blood on the ground and looking very upset. unlike capers in the past, they will have to "investigate" and build on the clues they find. something they would prefer NOT to have to go through, but with Alison's powers as a Seer seemingly being hampered by an outside force that has yet to be identified, they have no choice.>>

<< and so the search and rescue operation for Karen begins. little do they know that this is not really about Karen AT ALL, it's about bringing someone BACK to a place they thought they had long left behind...there are secrets to be revealed this evening.>>
 
Soho District- outside of Karen's office

<< bending down to get a closer look, aside from some spatters of blood, there were signs of a struggle around the doors that were locked from the outside now. a few lights were on in the hallway inside on various windows could be seen lit from outside.>>

<< Morgan realized she was still in her versace cocktail dress, but there'd be plenty of time to switch to her costume inside.>>

<< in an icy voice.>>

Alison, can you "see" my mother? or what is going on??

<< watching as Alison's cobalt blue eyes went solid white, Morgan hoped the Seer would detect something but after a few precious moments, Alison sadly nodded to the negative.>>

<< Morgan put her hand to her forehead and exhaled slowly.>>

okay...i can't panic...not yet.

there must be a person, entity or force with enough power to have taken her AND be blocking her from Alison's attempts to "see" her. the only person i've ever known to be able to counter Alison's powers as a precog is Imagiomg, but we've not seen or heard from him in over a year since the destruction of the Citdale.

<< looking at the doors.>>

we'd better go inside, and change up. we can look around for any clues, including any footage from the security cameras.

<< Morgan was going to simply yank the doors open but realized she'd set off the alarm if she did, so instead she THOUGHT ahead and turned to Haleigh.>>

can you get us inside subtlely?

<< looking around the area, Morgan noticed a tall figure in the distance, cross a street and heading toward the "center of town". something about him looked familiar.>>

look over there...

<< she pointed.>>

that looks like....like ETHAN! << she bellowed.>>

WHY would he be over HERE of all places, and right during the time my mother disappeared!

<< she narrowed her eyes with contempt.>>
 
outside of Karen's office

She's not here...at all, ANYWHERE. I can't exactly "see" her but the distance that seperates us is well outside of the city, or even the STATE. beyond that, i can't figure it out.

:: as Morgan looked at the area outside the doors, Alison closed her eyes tightly, she was obviously still grappling with the sudden "black out" of most of her precognition. it was like losing an arm or a leg. BUT the true test of any tactician, especially one as good as Alison, was to be able to adjust accordingly and overcome a setback, making it work for her still.::

I...I don't understand!

:: she said with a cold, irritated voice.::

I've gone from being a precog to feeling like a two-bit "clairvoyant". All i'm getting are ghost like images of the recent past..and the strongest impression i get NOW is for us to go inside and look for clues. I feel like i'm being LEAD!

:: the idea that SHE of all people could be under anyone's thrall or power was especially upsetting to Alison.::

:: waiting for Haleigh to get them inside, Alison turns to where Morgan is pointing.::

That IS Ethan, i "saw" him while i was at Illustra just as my precognition was being dampened. as for WHY he is here of all places, i couldn't tell you..but considering our last meeting with him..perhaps we should question him.

:: looking down, she too thought about the way she was dressed. hardly appropriate battle attire and no doubt that smug Ethan would have something to say about it. But with the way she was feeling right now, she knew it was best to go back to her "marble hard" persona. not only for her sake, but to make sure no one else sees just how BOTHERED she is right now.::
 
Soho: Karen's Office

Alison mentioned Ethan... and Haleigh realized she forgot to tell anyone that Ethan had recently moved into a place in Soho, but as she was about to say as much, Alison dismissed it and Delilah moved them to the scene. Ethan was around the corner, and moving this way... Haleigh knew an encounter was inevitable and she wondered at the coincedence of his timing.... but she prayed he wasn't STUPID enough to be hanging around here if he HAD had anything to do with Karen. Morgan was understandably stressed and Alison was visibly angry. Everyone was upset and a little ruffled... after all... all of them knew the kind of power Karen had... for someone to kidnap her... was quite a feat. Haleigh knew that the best thing for Karen was for them all to keep their heads.

"Morgan's right, NONE of us have the luxury of panic right now... everyone just STAY CALM... and lets use our heads here. We may not know exactly what happened or why... but there are plenty of ways to find out."

Morgan asked Haleigh to let them in quietly and Alison suggested looking for clues, but Haleigh was already on it. She knelt down by the splatter of blood, taking note of the DNA. It was Karen's... but Haleigh didnt say so out loud... no one, least of all Morgan, needed to HEAR it, though they were probably all thinking it. There was a fair amount of splatters, and Haleigh glanced over her shoulder to gesture for Delilah to come over.... pretty handy to have a cop who could help develop theories.

"Hey D... what do you think about these splatter patterns? definitely more than one hit? there's a partial bloody footprint over here... looks like a woman's... its pretty small. That might explain why Karen didn't put up too fierce a fight... she let her guard down because she thought she was safe."

Haleigh peeked into the window, taking in the scene in the reception area. A floor lamp was knocked over, and it threw a skewed, slightly creept light on the silence inside.

"Door's locked from the outside...." Haleigh noted aloud, placing her hand on the knob. A soft click is heard as it unlocks and she twists the knob slowly and pushes it slightly open. She draws a handgun and a small flashlight, crossing her wrists out in front of her in a trained fashion, one that Morningstar would recognize as a cop/military stance. Alison and Morgan catch sight of Ethan. They both reacted and Haleigh, who was about to enter the building, stopped. Suddenly red-eyed, her voice came out in a bristled growl.

"MORGAN, ALISON.... If Cruise had ANYTHING to do with this, I'll Kill him MYSELF. If you two are going to give him the third degree, you'd better do it on the move.... we need to see if we can pick up any kind of trail."
 
Soho

:: Upon arriving at Soho, the situation became even more intense once finding Karen's blood splattered on the concrete ground. Karen was no kitten, if she was taken, it was by a very powerful source. Shaking her head hearing Alison state that she cannot sense where Karen is, this was the worse possible scenario. Their seer had no idea where Karen was and Morgan was desperately trying to keep calm given the situation. Haleigh and Delilah immediately got to work analyzing the blood spatter pattern. But what caught everyone off guard was the fact Ethan was near by around the same time Karen was taken. ::

"I'll take care of Ethan."

:: Seeing the doors open via Haleigh's powers, Persephone nodded reassuringly to the group letting them know she wouldn't harm him unless necessary. Heading in the direction in which Ethan was last saw, as Persephone walked, winds began to blow around the goddess, surrounding her body in a cyclone like fashion. Thunder clapped loudly as a bolt of lightning struck her. The lights faded and the winds subsided, leaving Persephone in her signature black leather cat suit with silver vine pattern surrounding her torso. Picking up the pace to a quick jog, her heals dug into the concrete ground indicating to Ethan that someone was approaching him from behind. ::

"Fancy seeing you here, Cruise."

:: Slowing to a walk, Persephone stopped crossing her arms along her chest. Her long chocolate locks were pulled back into a low pony tail with only a few pieces framing her face. She looked fierce yet elegant at the same time. Like a true goddess. ::

"Care to explain the unusual coincidence that you're in the same vicinity as Karen Victoria's office? Choose your excuse wisely."
 
[ Delilah was just finishing applying lipgloss in her bathroom mirror when she was startled by Alison suddenly blinking into her apartment. She actually jumped and turned to face her friend, ready to scold her for entering so abruptly until she saw the look on her face. Before she could ask what had happened, Alison told her and it was much worse than anything she could have thought of. The Doctor, beaten and hurt. She gasped and her hand went to her mouth. ]

"No..."

[ Karen was an extremely powerful being. What could have hurt her? She had always thought of Karen as a surrogate mother - but now she realized how much the Doctor really meant to her. And aside from subduing Karen - what sort of being could impair Alison's "sight" this way? She had a very bad feeling about this...

She picked up her Browning Hi Power handgun still in the holster she kept it in and slung it over her shoulder. The shoulder rig would chafe in the dress she was wearing, but she didn't have time to change. Haleigh and Ava appeared, and Delilah transported them to the front of Karen's office building.

She saw Morgan nearby, and as they reached her she could see the blood on the ground. She forgot to breathe for a moment as the reality of the situation came crashing down around her. Distant memories long pushed deep into her psyche fought to get out. Memories of her other mother... ]

"Morgan! Did you see anything? Can you feel her presence?"

[ Delilah knew that Morgan's bond with her mother would be tight, and that it was possible she could detect her presence if she were near to them. Morgan asked for Alison's guidance, only to find out as they had that something was blocking Alison's abilities. The appearance of Ethan Cruise only worsened matters. She narrowed her eyes in his direction and clenched her fist. ]

"If he has done anything to hurt Karen I swear I will tear out his heart and throw him into the fires of hell myself."

[ Haleigh called her over to observe the blood spatters. While she had been in the FBI Academy she had taken a course on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, plus she had had enough practice on the force to be of some use in this instance. She knelt near Haleigh, careful not to contaminate the scene. They would need to photograph the area to study later for clues. ]

"Yes, I would say she trusted and probably knew her assailant. Most of the markings are close together and thick - that would indicate that she was probably on the ground while she was being attacked. Probably the attacker took her down with one blow - it appears to have been with a blunt object - then continued the attack once she was down and probably unconcious, knowing what we do of Karen's powers. If they were able to take her by force, she must not have been ability to fight back with her abilities. See how the footprint is close to and facing the direction of the path of the spatter? She was moving towards her attacker at the time she was hit, not running away from he or she.

The shoe print does appear to be female, as Haleigh said. The person stepped carefully - didn't shuffle their feet through the spots - which tends to be a female trait. Also, the angle of impact would indicate an average height woman - or a relatively short man.

You can see that the blood did not pool, so she could not have been on the ground for long, which is a good thing. I also see no cast off pattern from the weapon. Those together tell me that her attacker's intention was only to incapacitate her in order to take her alive."

[ She rose and watched Haleigh open the door, noting that it was locked from the outside. ]

"Karen took the time to lock the door...but there are signs of a struggle inside. Unless...there were two of them. One to push the prey to the trap..."

[ She followed Haleigh's lead and drew the Browning from its holster. The gun felt strangely comforting in her hand. She had it loaded with Homady Custom XTP handgun ammo - they would make a big hole going in and do a good bit of damage to the insides of anything that got into their path. And at that moment, she would have gladly fired all thirteen rounds into whatever it was that had Doctor Victoria. ]
 
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