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<< Morgan wondered what the mystery of the birds was? she didnt have any idea that the answer was now FULLY conscious and aware. as Sharon Kelly SCREAMS and destroys the containment tube where she had been nurtured and programmed...her SCREAM sets off the predatory and agressive instinct in birds ALL ACROSS NYC and surrounding areas. what was once reported as isolated and unusual attacks by birds on humans would now escalate to new, DEADLY levels.>>


<< but as the effect began to take effect....Morgan and Ava were headed to the Parthenon while Nicolas arranged for Cameron to receive cover and transportation to Illustra. it was time to meet with Dr. Victoria and with Haleigh and Alycia.>>

Illustra


<< Cameron was arriving to Illustra. Morgan left word with the receptionist in the crystaline lobby as well as security that Cameron was to be received by Nicolas King and brought up to the 99th floor's office suite conference room.>>

<< Haleigh, Delilah and Alycia were already there and the order for NO physial or verbal contact between Alycia and Haleigh was to be enforced by Delilah until Karen arrived.>>

<< Karen had stated that Zach was NOT to be present at this session and however he may have felt simply didnt matter to her. her own ability to hide her disdain for more than one person in this family dynamic was fading but she was not down and out YET.>>

<< Zach would soon come to wish he wasnt even AT Illustra soon enough.>>

<< and so, as Morgan and Ava were now attending their meeting with Madonna at the Parthenon so too were Cameron, Alycia and Haleigh meeting with Dr. Victoria at Illustra with Nicolas and Delilah supervising for everyone's protection.>>

<< but no matter where ANY of them were at the moment, they'd ALL be witness to one of the most unusal sights of the day so far...and soon, they'd realize that all was not as "welll ordered" as they would hope it would be.>>
 
The Parthenon

As Morgan began to make her way inside, Mike handed her an envelope. Inside was a donation for one million dollars in the name of Octavius Weatherspoon. A letter was enclosed that read:

I wish you the best for tonight's benefit. This is a donation I am enclosing in the name of a man who was very kind to me when I was a child visiting the US. I was taking some audit engineering classes at NC State and he took an interest in my well-being, just as he did with all students (especially those of color looking for a role model) on that campus. He checked on me because of my very young age and my father encouraged his mentorship in part due to the fact that we both were of African descent. I only knew him for a summer , but we kept in contact until one day I realized that I had received no word for some time.

That is when I discovered that Dr. Weatherspoon had succumbed to male breast cancer, which is much more rare but very deadly due to the fact that most men mistake its signs and are unaware of what is going on until it is too late.

He had been aware but was fighting a losing battle that he stoically kept to himself while helping others. I hope that someday both women and men can free themselves of this dreaded disease and that is why I could not let this moment pass without donating to this cause.
 
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the Davidoff Loft: Residential floor 105

Haleigh sighed.... she got the feeling that Morgan wasn't telling her everything.... but since that was something Haleigh could be justly accused of herself, she didn't say anything as Ava hurried off to meet Morgan. Haleigh still time before she was to see Dr. Victoria, and she decided to try to wash away her worries with a shower.

The hot water was soothing to the body.... but even as Haleigh had a spare minute to lose herself completely in uninterrupted thought, little was done to soothe the mind... she wondered if Morgan's removal of CI security defenses was a subconscious indication that Morgan was losing confidence in the trust she placed in Haleigh.... trust that was hard earned. Haleigh knew she had a responsibility to the team... and to Morgan... she was to resume the role of co-leader, this time partnered with Morgan. She wanted to... but internally, she was hesistant. Everytime her status was elevated in this way, it came on the coattails of losing someone.... and though Alison wasn't dead.... the fact remained that she was gone and Morgan wasn't the only one who was really feeling it. Haleigh wondered what input Alison would have.... being able to see what was coming was a true blessing... one that they might have become TOO acustomed to as a team... one they probably took for granted.... and now they had to learn the hard way. Even more unsettling than THAT was this trouble with her memories.... while she could try to shower away the blackness that her nightmare had left.... she was apparently HELPLESS to prevent these attacks.... and WORSE, now she feared she was a danger to OTHERS. Before.... it was just a matter of exposed privacy... and the embarrasment of sharing parts of her past she'd rather not the others see.... but judging by the state of her apartment this morning.... it was clear that if they were not careful.... Haleigh could wind up inadvertantly hurting someone.

She stepped out of the glass shower, wrapping herself in a towel as she dried her hair gently with another before leaning over the countertop and wiping off a section of the mirror, revealing Zach. He had come up behind her quietly, and now he wrapped her in a hug as she turned to face him.

Z:"Good morning, Beautiful. Did you know you do Tae Bo in your sleep? What were you dreaming of? You were REALLY thrashing about."

"Oh.... nothing.... just the devouring of my SOUL."

Z:"Devouring? That sounds nice." He said playfully, picking her up and setting her on the counter, kissing her neck. "You know what you need? Someone to help you relax.... and you're in luck.... because I'm the man for the job."

"honey.... I've got to meet with Karen--"

She starts, as he smirks and unwraps her towel, respoonding confidently. "Then I'd better get started, hadn't I?"

*****

Haleigh got dressed hurriedly, checking her watch before buttoning up a black 'tuxedo' style blouse. She hopped by pulling on a shoe.

"The LAST thing I need is to be late...."

Z:"You want me to escort you... I can back up whatever lame excuse you give."

"No.... for some reason, Karen requested that you WEREN'T there.... it was weird... she always seemed okay with you before.... in fact.... she always seemed to like YOU more than she liked ME."

Zach smiled softly, an enlightened look on his face. "I think I might have a theory on what that's about... [seeing Haleigh's confusion] Oh.... you were out of it last night.... when Morgan and the rest showed up... Alycia was there... and in trying to help you... and keep her from possibly taking a shot at you... I'm afraid I may have overstepped a line or two.... you know... I think Dr. Victoria is quite right.... if I were to be there... what with King AND Barnett.... I might let my emotions best me... and my instinct to protect you might become... a hindrance. Look, don't worry about me... I'll read the paper.. and clean up the rest of this mess."

He reasoned, and she shrugged... she didn't have much to argue with him and she needed to be going. She gave him a parting kiss and hurried off to the 99th floor. she was NOT looking forward to this... she had a slight feeling that Karen would be inclined to DEFEND Alycia... and Haleigh did NOT think the woman deserved it or that anything she had done COULD be defended.... but that would just have to be dealt with. Alison had seemed to think that Haleigh and Alycia would kiss and make up.... and while Haleigh was highly doubtful, who was SHE to question a Seer's assertions?
 
[ Delilah yawned as she sat in a lounge area outside one of the offices on the 99th floor. Alycia was inside, and it was her job to keep Haleigh OUT. ]

Oh, THAT would be fun. Trying to keep Metallo out of somewhere she wanted to be...

[ Delilah hadn't had much sleep the night before. Though she had assured Alycia that she didn't hold the day before's activities against her, she knew that like all good-hearted people Alycia would be much harder on herself than others ever could be. And it was clear that being confronted by the images of herself and her behavior were causing deep trouble for the human. Once again Delilah was thrust into a situation of a friend in need that she didn't know how to help. But that was why Karen was here, and if anyone could fix this, it was the Doctor.

The lounge had a television, and Delilah was mindlessly flipping channels by pointing at the tv - not needing a remote. Every channel it seemed was running coverage of the mysterious bird attacks. ]

"What the hell? Has EVERYONE gone to crazy-land today?!"

[ Delilah kept flipping. She just needed a few moments without a crisis to deal with. ]

Please, god, just let Jerry Springer be on.
 
Illustra-99th floor

<< arriving through the double doors of the main vestibule for the office suites on the 99th floor, Dr. Victoria closed the doors behind her and turned to see Delilah sitting outside the conference room where Alycia was. she was watching something on TV.>>

<< walking forward and looking very professional and stylish in a Jones New York ensemble consisting of a black tailored blazer w/white shell and matching black pencil skirt, the doctor's legs were supported by black leather sling back J.Renae 4 inch high heels. though Karen was older than everyone on the six, she kept her body in shape and her looks defied her age..and she could wear high heels with the best of them. it added to her stern, polished, professional look. her hair was down, styled in a perfect, sleek, side parted bouncing flip do. she was carrying an attache'.>>

Good afternoon Delilah!

<< she spoke in a very cheerfull, refreshed tone. even her normally stern expression was a little softer as she smiled at the young woman.>>

thank you for looking after Alycia last night. i felt better knowing that you were there to keep her safe. DESPITE what others here think...Alycia is human..and as such..needs protection even when she's standing shoulder to shoulder with super powered beings.


I trust that no one has attempted to contact Alycia today?


<< noticing Delilah's look as she watched the television screen, Karen walked around to where Delilah was sitting, Karen "half sat" on the desk next to her and looked over to the television.>>


Bird attacks??

<< karen spoke with a puzzeled tone.>>

that reminds me...a pair of sparrows charged at Morgan and myself the day before when we were having lunch with Nicolas! it was most peculiar thing! and BEFORE i got to the cafe to meet them...there was a bird in my office in Soho!!! when i opened the window to help it get out....it seemed to be more ANNOYED with me than greatfull to have an escape!

<< watching footage of injured sailors comoing off boats that had been harrassed by seagulls.>>

this looks like more than a mere disturbance in nature....it's INCREASING in its severity.

<< looking at her cartier watch briefly, Karen stood up, moving on to matters at hand.>>

But i can't be concered with "what if"...only "WHAT IS" and how to FIX it.
Nicolas should be arriving with Cameron shortly and Haleigh will be down. You will escort her into the conference room and instruct her to sit at least 6 chairs away from Alycia. I will take the lead from there.

<< touching Delilah on her shoulder.>>

I know you'd rather be doing something...ANYTHING other than this, but believe me...your presence and the help you've given has been much appreciated by myself AND Alycia. Think of this as a way to reciprocate the kindness she showed you back when she was your defense attourney. If OTHER people in this building realized that she is MORE than the pariah the try to paint her out to be....half our issue here today would be solved.

I'll see you inside.
 
Illustra

:: Cameron was en route to Illustra and he was suprisingly calm about the entire situation. He had a rather good and relaxing morning after an extremely exhausting night and he was ready and prepared for what was going to happen, he trusted that Dr. Victoria wouldn't let this go to something that was dangerous but he also knew that Alycia was extremely angry and although she had time to rest, he knew the second that she laid eyes on him, everything would come back to her and it made the fact that she needed space from him, pointless. ::

"Just speak when spoken too and when asked a question. Otherwise.. keep your mouth shut!"

:: It was a good plan, but he knew that when he got into a room with these ladies; one who he had great feelings for and the other he had almost no feelings for was sure to be explosive between all THREE of them. He prepared himself as he stepped out of his car and entered into the Crystalline Lobby, thanking the driver. As he found himself now in the center of the room, he shot a quick message to Nicholas, thinking it best not to get the attention of the receptionist and cause suspicion for him being recognized around town. ::

"Hey Nich, I'm in the lobby.. ready to go whenever you are..."

:: He now waited for Nicholas to escort him to where he needed to go. He kept his eyes on the prize and took a moment to breathe. Nicholas showed up sooner than expected and he soon found himself and Rampage in the elevator heading up the 99th floor where all the Office Suites were kept, and the Conference Room, where the meeting would most likely be held. As they entered the floor, Cameron caught sight of a bird flying past the window, he usually never saw birds this high up on the floors, but that bird triggered a vision that would explain to him just why these birds were flying around and acting all crazy. ::

Cameron saw himself underground, but he had no clue where he was, but he knew for some reason he was underneath the ground. In the distance he saw a door with a very bright white light beaming out from the sides and cracks. Cameron began to walk towards the door as he heard voices in the distance.

"Kill Haleigh, she is responsible for your death!"

And things of that nature. Before long, Cameron had reached the door and slowly opened it and when he did his ears were assaulted with a deafening scream. Not so much a cry of fear or desperation, but seemingly a WARCRY! Cameron was blasted with breaking glass and thrown out of the room.

It was her. She wasn't dead, at least not anymore. Sharon Kelly would walk the Earth once again, but she wasn't going to be the same woman. She wasn't going to be a friend and ally of the Six, she would try and destroy Haleigh Davidoff and anyone who got in her way!

:: Snapping back into Reality, Cameron ear's ached and when he felt his face he noticed a clean cut on his left cheek that now started to drip with blood. The ramifications of being in that violent of a vision. It must have been from the glass. He quickly took a hankerchief out and whiped his face as if he was sweating and headed towards the first person he saw which was Delilah. He would have to tell somebody about this vision, and he knew the person he had to tell was Morgan, the leader of the group, just how well she would receive his words was probably going to be disastrous, but he knew he had to tell her, immediately after this meeting. He greeted Delilah. ::

"Good Morning, Delilah.. Can we go in?"

:: He knew he was not her favorite person. The last time they met he had possessed her body in order to try to get Morgan NOT to decimate "Rachel Gray" who turned out to be his mother. Cameron sucked it up and nodded to her slightly, giving her the respect a police officer should get and stood there with his hands clasped behind his back. ::
 
[ Delilah nodded as Doctor Victoria spoke to her. Now she felt ashamed for wanting to escape. ]

I should be more like her...

[ Cameron entered the room next, and actually ASKED if he could go in. She was still wary of him - he might have been on this team before but he was practically new to her. She wasn't about to accept him out of hand - especially not with all the drama surrounding him and his arrival. BUT she wasn't going to be the one to rock the boat either. ]

"You can go in - but stay as far away from Alycia as possible. Take your cues from Doctor Victoria."

[ She nodded towards the conference room, indicating they could proceed. ]

"Morning, Nicolas."
 
99th floor

Hey Nich, I'm in the lobby.. ready to go whenever you are...


Nicolas heard these words in his head and quickly headed down to the lobby to find Cameron. He had enough on his mind as it was and he calmly pushed it aside so that he could concentrate here.

As the two men rode the elevator up, Nicolas felt a psychic "spike" in activity from Cameron as he had his episode. As he emerged from it, a bit bloody for wear, Nicola handed him a handkerchief so that he could make himself presentable again. Cameron's mind was practically screaming about the return of Sharon, so he shot a mental admonishment to Cameron.

Please concentrate. I am aware of what you are mentally screaming about right now. Just focus on remaining calm here and we will deal with everything in its time. Whatever you do, DO NOT GET PHYSICAL. No one will harm you here, I will make sure of that.

As they encountered Delilah, she greeted them professionally. He nodded back to her and led escorted Cameron in per her instructions.

Hello, Delilah.

As he stepped in with Cameron, he turned back and spoke to Delilah again in a low voice with hushed tones.

As a peace officer, I understand that you posses tactical mediation training and experience far beyond what I have as an academic. I will follow your lead in this situation. Whatever you need, I am at the disposal of yourself and the Doctor. Just let me know if I can help.
 
Illustra-99th floor conference room

<< inside the conference room, Karen walked in and found Alycia looking out of a window, watching what looked like birds...at this high an altitude and traveling INTO the city?>>

<< Karen narrowed her eyes for a moment.>>

maybe the birds have more to do with this than i realize?


<< still, the doctor couldnt afford to start second guessing herself.>>

Alycia?

<< she said with a reassuring smile.>>

hello there. you look well rested. I know today is not something you looked forward, but its for the best and i'll be here to make sure that you get through it. just remember there is no "right way"....you dont have to put up a hard front and while i KNOW you arent intimidated by Haleigh OR Cameron...no one is going to retaliate against you for speaking your peace..NO ONE.

<< setting her attache down at the head of the long table that faced the panoramic window>>

just remember, that you must allow each of them their time to speak too.

<< setting some papers out. Karen had compiled a rather LENGTHY file on most members of the Six...though Cameron's had stopped short due to his untimely death...it contained MUCH of his history that he would probably like to sweep under the rug.>>


If you would come and sit by me. I've left instructions for Haleigh and Cameron to sit six seats away from you and they are to sit on opposite sides of the table. Nicolas and Delilah will be supervising, to ensure your safety and the general order of this session and if someone prooves to be BEYOND control...then i will scramble their powers with my magick.

<< Karen had done this before...both with Haleigh and Blaze.>>

there's is much unertainty today but i think you're ALL poised to have much needed break throughs and increased levels of understanding that will enable you to deal with things in a more HEALTHY and well adjusted manner.

<< Cameron and Nicolas were entering.>>

Cameron....please be seated...six seats away from Alycia and do NOT address her until i tell you to do so.

Nicolas, you will sit between them.
 
99th floor conference room

:: Alycia, who by now was remarkably calm..considering what she was going to have to deal with, turned as Karen entered the conference room. she smiled and nodded as Karen greeted her and complimented her on her refreshed appearence.::

:: she too was wearing a suit, it was standard procedure for her to remain professionally attired even when she wasnt at the pentagon. she always had excellent taste in clothing in well, believing that "business couture" was a weapon in the battlefield of the corporate and legal worlds. Her outfit consisted of wrap round white cashmere blouse, a Calvin Klein black tailored jacket and perfectly fitted black Calvin Klein slacks with black leather high heels. her raven black hair was down and styled in a sleek full wrap. ::

:: another costume procedure for her now was to always be armed. concealed in under her blazer was a holster carrying a repulsor blaster, the sleek, small fire arm packed enough energy and concussive power to blow up a battle tank. She knew Nicolas would most likely detect it...but she didnt give him cause to tamper with it before and so she kept quiet about it this time as well.::


Hello and thank you, doctor. It was in large part that emergency session with you that gave me the chance i needed to collect myself before i lost myself.

::as Karen asked her to be seated, Alycia breathed slowly as she moved away from the window, turning away from the seagulls that were streaking by even at this high altitude.::

Allright....I understand



:: she took her seat, with a pose that made her look like she was ready to participate in a business meeting. it was almost an unconscious habit for her at this point. she turned to see Nicolas and Cameron entered and immediately her eyes conveyed a look of contempt and disapproval as she rolled her eyes at Cameron and looked away, THANKFULL that the doctor forbade him from being able to speak to her. but she knew SHE TOO had to behave...and so, she immediately began to think of other things, and keep her mind as settled and free of negativity as she could. Karen's talk with her had encouraged her to be more proactive...but it would be put to the test when HALEIGH arrived.::
 
99th Floor - Conference Room

:: Cameron was relieved to know that Nicholas had an idea of what all these birds were about and he wondered if Nicholas had told Morgan anything. Regardless, after this meeting, he would tell Morgan what he had seen. She had a right to know. He stepped into the Conference Room to see a much better looking Alycia and Dr. Victoria in the center as she gave her instructions. At least they would be separated from each other. It would give them time to duck and cover in case a chair happen to fly their way. He nodded to the Doctor. ::

"Good Morning, Dr. Victoria... no problem..."

:: Taking a seat six seats away from Alycia in the corner, Cameron waited for Haleigh to arrive. He was kind of glad because this meant somewhat some alone time and it would be the first time he would be able to talk to Haleigh without Zach being in the room to take care of her or coddle her like he had been before. Perhaps there could be some real progress made. ::

:: Cameron found himself looking out the window as he continued to watch the birds along with the others and couldn't shake what he had seen. He looked over at Alycia, and as much bad blood as there was between them, this was going to rock her world. Perhaps he should say something to Karen before they began? How could she possibly come to terms with the death of Sharon when her looming return was on the forefront. He shot a message to Nicholas. ::

"Nich, I don't feel right about this.. how can Alycia have any kind of breakthrough when the person that died in her ARMS is alive and on a path of revenge? Should we tell Karen?"
 
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NO. We need to try to mend as much as we can before this gets out. If Alycia's upset NOW, how will she be once this is all confirmed? Besides, the issues in this room go far beyond Sharon Kelly herself. Maybe if you three settle some things, we can have a united front for whatever is to come. Now, focus on the task at hand...On second thought, maybe Karen should be privy to this.I will speak with her. Unfortunately, she may not be very open to this coming from you.


Nicolas stood and leaned over the table, looking at Karen.


Dr. Victoria, I need to talk to you IMMEDIATELY and in private, if you do not mind. It is quite important.
 
else where in the office suite

<< as Karen stood at her spot to sit in, she was making some last minute preperations and had a legal pad with notes directly infront of her. she looked up briefly to make sure Cameron had followed her instructions, then looked at Alycia, who was looking a little unhappy and that was to be expected.>>

<< Nicolas asked for an immediately audience and Karen looked at him, given his tone, something must be wrong. as she closed her attache case, her ring finger on that hand was adorned with the beautifull and exquisite "mother ring" he had presented her.>>

Of course, Nicolas. just a moment.

<< pressing the com link button ont he conference table>>

the intercom in the lounge area beyond the double doors: Delilah? please come into the conference room to supervise Cameron and Alycia while i have a private word with Nicolas. leave the double doors to the conference room open so that Haleigh can arrive and instruct her to sit on the opposite side of the table form cameron and six seats away from Alycia. SHE is not to have any verbal contact with Alycia either until I arrive back.

<< as Delilah acknowledges, Karen walks forward. looking very professional and stylish in a Jones New York ensemble consisting of a black tailored blazer w/white shell and matching black pencil skirt, the doctor's legs were supported by black leather sling back J.Renae 4 inch high heels. though Karen was older than everyone on the six, she kept her body in shape and her looks defied her age..and she could wear high heels with the best of them. it added to her stern, polished, professional look. her hair was down, styled in a perfect, sleek, side parted bouncing flip do.>>

<< she leads Nicolas out of the conference room and through the lounge, to the office suite that was once occupied by Alycia when she was still the ADA for the state of New York. while there were some basic furnishings here...the personal touch of Alycia was long gone and the room seemed empty and hollow.>>

<< looking up at Nicolas, the doctor fixed her opal blue eyes on the tall young man.>>

yes, what is it, Nicolas?
 
I have news that will definitely impact the people in this proceeding and i am unsure how you would like to proceed. When I was in Haleigh's mind, I found a transmission that was the source of her problems, at least MOST of them. I tracked it back to an underground lot somewhere in the city where I saw...Sharon Kelly, and she is full of hate and bent on revenge.

She has either been cloned and had memories implanted or this is the real deal with a re-animated body or..maybe she was never really dead at all. In either case this is what I saw...

Nicolas replays for Karen the end of his trip into Haleigh's mind and the scene he saw before Cameron had to pull him out.

In addition, Cameron has had a vision that has revealed the SAME information that I just gave you. I have instructed him to keep quiet and focus on this meeting, but it is definitely on his mind. What do you think we should do?



Nicolas waits for her answer...
 
99th floor-office suite

<< Karen had her arms folded at first...but as Nicolas spoke, she unfolded her arms and looked at him with a blank stare at first. with each blink of her opal blue eyes...the look went form blank to disbelief.>>

Nicolas...i don't think this is funny AT ALL!

<< she spoke with a stern and sharp tone.>>

<< but then he provided a "play back" of sorts...and as watched his experience and the feedback from Haleigh's mind...the final, "in your face" fleeting but SHOCKING appearence of a blonde woman whose eyes were now sparkling SILVER and full of RAGE caused Karen to cover her mouth.>>

oh my STARS!!

<< she reeled from that horrible apparition. Nicolas was right. this would MORE than "effect" the people in today's session...and NOT in a good way. Sharon Kelly's death was the spectre in the bitter and WIDE rift between Haleigh and Alycia. >>

....that was no clone. that rage...that was something that could ONLY be conveyed by the REAL Sharon.

<< Karen put her hand over her heart...>>

Alycia, Haleigh and Morgan are ALL at risk!! This...this is the kind of thing that sends people over the edge.

<< breathing deeply before she began to speak again.>>

But i am NOT here to cause panic and that is just what this will do. as horrible as what i'm about to say will sound....You are NOT to speak about this to anyone else. I KNOW you told Morgan. I can feel my daughter's distress even now. But if I can't get Haleigh and Alycia to see the ERROR of their ways and REPAIR the damage to their relationship...then I CERTAINLY wouldnt be able to calm them after revealing something as monstrous as THIS!

Alycia has already demonstrated remarkable progress and it's time for HALEIGH to own up to HER end of this situation.

<< looking out of the window at the gray skies.>>

I have a feeling...that whoever is responsible for Sharon's seemingly impossible return is also the 'external influence' behind Haleigh's attacks..and its all based on a THEME...LOSS OF CONTROL! she's spent SO MUCH TIME deceiving and HIDING things from people thinking that she's in control...well now she's faced with a growing situation that she CANT control. She needs to learn that NO ONE is an island and now, thanks to what you've told me...I have even LESS time to do with these two women what should take MONTHS with a remotely NORMAL patient.

<< sighing out loud.>>

NOW is not the time Nicolas. If I DONT get them on course...if this team DOESNT come together...then I fear that Sharon Kelly will be a FATAL object less in both loss of control AND revenge.

Haleigh has ALOT of skeletons in her closet and ALOT of people's blood on her hands...like it or NOT..she DID sit on the fact that she was connected to the Cassadines...the people who FINANCED and ENGINEERED the design for Master Mold. this WHOLE RIFT between her and Alycia stems from the fact that Alycia blew her cover and wouldnt play HER game...again..its about CONTROL.

Haleigh's going to have to get a clue...or she may lose MORE than "peace".

<< walking back, she turned to Nicolas.>>

since neither you nor cameron are precogs, you cant begin to know when or if sharon is coming for us anytime soon. we must carry on NORMALLY as wel can right now.

NOT A WORD of this in the session.

<< walking out of the office, it was cleare to Nicolas that the doctor was talking to HERSELF as much as she was HIM. she had damage control to do..and while she may have been a highly respected psychotherapist...she wasnt a goddess..she couldnt fix EVERYTHING all at once and Nicolas had dropped one HELL of a bomb on her.>>

Sharon..ALIVE!! and HELL BENT on revenge!!

:: she had NO TIME to process it...and yet..she HAD to accept it. she HAD to process it enough to keep it under wraps for the time being.::

:: returning to the conference room, there was a fading look of extreme dismay on her face...one that only the most perceptive of people would have caught before she returned to full on "doctor mode">>
 
In Session!

Nicolas was a bit stung that Karen at first was disbelieving, but he understood. That is why he displayed what had occurred. It was so amazing, and yet SO damaging. He nodded as Karen gave him firm instructions regarding how to handle this information, and he played along completely.

He in fact was in agreement with what she had decided, despite her stated misgivings on how it would sound to him. He fully realized the delicateness of the situation, and he "spoke" to Cameron as they re-entered.

Not a word, man. We are trying to fix what we can AS we can. Hang tight and we will work on this info AFTER the session. Just stay on the task at hand for now.

Nicolas took his seat and waited for the session to begin...
 
Illustra 99th floor- back in the conference room

<< Having strode back into the conference room and making her way around the long table, Karen sat down next to Alycia, looking over at Delilah and Cameron. Cameron had apparently followed directions and stayed in his seat and made no attempts at Alycia.>>


<< her eyes conveyed a slight level of agitation as she looked at her cartier watch.>>

well apparently being ON TIME for a session means very little to the person who is MOST IN NEED OF IT!

<< Karen couldnt STAND people who showed a lack of regard and protocall and Haleigh was already rapidly DESCENDING her list. It was now 5 minutes past the time they were supposed to start.>>

<< looking over some notes.>>

Nicolas, if she's not here in the next five minutes FIND HER and bring her here. I have LITTLE TOLERANCE for people who do not treat these sessions with the seriousness they require.

People did not put their day on hold so that SHE could be "fashionably late."

<< her mind was STILL reeling. there were a few select things in her life that had TRULY shocked her to her core. Christopher's affair with Diana aka Malice; Blaze being Christopher's daughter and Morgan's half sister; Morgan's death during the Master Mold Caper (and Sharon's ) ...the battle with the Super Soldier...and NOW...the impossible return of Sharon...but the woman was NOTHING like she was before. in that BRIEF glimpse, Karen saw a violent TIDAL WAVE of hatred...INSANE hatred!!! what or WHO could have done this to HER!?! and WHAT kind of an effect would it have on Haleigh and Alycia!?>>

<< her daughter, MORGAN was "OUT THERE", the birds were erratic and Sharon could be "out there' right now TOO. what if she went after MORGAN? what if Morgan couldnt defend herself in TIME!?>>

<< her maternal instinct was rising by the second as she put her hand on her forehead>>

GET A GRIP KAREN!!

<< The doctor struggled to contain herself and keep herself composed...all the while waiting for Haleigh.>>
 
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Haleigh entered the conference room with an air of detached professionalism, taking her seat across from Cameron as Karen instructed her without much comment or concern for the seating arrangement. Six chairs away seemed odd.... though Haleigh did recall that one time the rabid Alycia had confronted her about her ties to mystech... and the disconcerting way Alycia spit everywhere when she yelled.... so perhaps the doctor was creating a safe distance for the lawyer's saliva to travel without requiring Cameron or Haleigh to bring an umbrella. Always so considerate, Karen. Haleigh thought, as she leaned back a little in her exec style chair, crossing her legs at the knee. She gave a soft smile to Nicolas and a nod to Cameron, before in turn confidently acknowledging Karen, Delilah, and though begrudgingly, even Alycia with eye contact.

"My apologies if I kept everyone waiting.... my place was such a disaster zone this morning...."

She said politely as she settled in. She knew Nicolas was here because he was the ONLY [aside from Morgan, who was busy] one who could best Haleigh physically.... and Karen, of course, was the therapist... but Delilah's presence was interesting.... Haleigh surmised that she was here in case the need to squirrel Barnett away should ever arise. How bad did Karen want to make this? Ultimately.... SHE was the catalyst... and she was well trained and experienced to diffuse a conflict.... Haleigh wondered if it was overkill to have Nic and Dee here.... but then.... Haleigh's idea of solving a conflict like this was to lock the two people at odds in a room together UNARMED.... and let them 'work it out' amongst themselves. Granted.... only one party ever walked away from that type of solution... but the problem went away after that, didn't it?
 
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<< Karen locked her opal blue eyes on Haleigh and followed her with them as the young woman sat down at her assigned spot. across the table from cameron and six seats away from alycia's other side. with everyone there, Karen could now begin, and as Haleigh offered her apologies for being tardy, Karen stood up.>>

arriving on time for meetings such as this goes a long way in conveying your sincerity to LEARN and GAIN from the experience, Haleigh. perhaps one day you will understand that.


<< as she said this, she walked around the table and across the room to the double doors, shutting them>>

I have asked Nicolas and Delilah here to be supervisors and peace keepers during this session. Haleigh, Alycia and Cameron, you are NOT to address them, nor attempt to bring them into the discussions to bolster your poisitions on any matter we discuss.


what is discussed in this room today stays in this room and is not to be spoken of to any outside party. Morgan of course, will receive a general report because she is the leader and has the right to know about my review of those in this room who hare on her team.


<< walking back and arriving to her spot at the head of the long conference table, Karen remained standing.>>

Ground rules: no one is to interrupt anyone else when the person i have called on is speaking. there will be no name calling, no threats of any kind and NO physical contact. IF anyone of you attempts to assault the other...you will be restrained by Nicolas or Delilah if you proove to be BEYOND their control, i will be forced to SCRAMBLE your powers with my magick and bind you in mystic chains.

there will be NO retaliation AFTER this session by ANYONE against ANYONE ELSE for the things that they have said..and if that DOES happen, the person responsible will face LEGAL action which i will make SURE is brought about swiftly.

<< looking at Haleigh as she said that. Karen stopped to make SURE the woman knew that Karen would NOT tolerate her typical violent solutions to problems.>>

it is my sincere hope that EACH of you fully participates today for there is MORE at stake than your foolish pride << looking at Haleigh>>, your false sense of entitlement << looking Cameron>> or your righteous indignation << Looking at Alycia.>> there is a TEAM that needs to be able to function..now MORE than ever and due to a growing problem that involves a two people directly in this room and the recent RETURN of another...the balance and cohesion of the team is at stake.

it's time to get to the ROOT of the problem and address it.

<< sitting down.>>

we will now begin.

It is obvious that there is a wide rift between Haleigh and Alycia, one that is filled with the painfull spectre of Senator Sharon Kelly, a woman who died in a violent and tragic way. NEITHER of you has done a good job HONORING her memory. BOTH of you have culpability in this matter between you that has now reached toxic levels and << looking at Haleigh>> your apartment wouldnt be the disaster area it is NOW if you had addressed this issue BEFORE.

<< turning to Cameron.>>

and you? well, youve been given a chance that most people...super powered or not could only dare to dream of. as have YOU, Haleigh. you BOTH returned from the dead beating seemingly impossible odds, but YOU cameron, clearly have returned with a feeling of ENTITLEMENT. Your DEATH caused more than a little pain and friction and people had to CLEAN UP YOUR MESS, now that you're BACK...people have to try to AVOID a potential NEW mess. It's time for YOU to race reality and ACKNOWLEDGE some things.


<< leaning back in her executive chair. Karen paused, before turning to and gesturing to Alycia.>>

Alycia? We'll start with you today. You had quite a painfull night last night, being subjected to an emotionally corrective experience that caused you to nearly fragment in your psyche. Rest assured that you're under MY protection now . Please tell us how you feel about Cameron returning from the dead and what you feel about Haleigh?

NO ONE ELSE is to speak while Alycia is talking.
 
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:: Karen left the room for a moment and Delilah walked in. something must be going on. Alycia could FEEL it. the brooch on the lapell of her blazer served as a secret communication/information feed device and if her field commander for Force Works HAD to contact her on a pressing federal or presidential level matter...this would be how he reached her. She suspected that the rise in bird attacks across the city and surrounding suburbs ..even the ports was on more than just HER mind and with Nicolas being so adamant about speaking to Karen, Alycia's instinct to want to find out WHAT was gnawing at her.::

:: she sighed as she looked around for a moment, not wanting to pain her eyes with the sight of Cameron and her stomach turning at the thought of having to share a space with that murdering thug, Haleigh.::

:: soon, Karen and Nicolas rejoined them and Haleigh finally arrived. Karen dressed her down for being late and closed the doors. the sound of the doors closing wasnt at all loud in reality but in Alycia's mind...it sounded like PRISON doors going on LOCK DOWN.::

:: her mind raced for a moment, with a wild , out of control fantasy of leaping across the table and strangling Cameron...or smashing a chair over Haleigh's head....but even Karen said it was okay to have errant thoughts.::

:: Karen addressed them all formally. it was time. she set the ground rules and opened the session with her own preface based on what she knew and had observed over the past two nights and she spoke across lines...making sure everyone knew that NONE of them was above reproach or accountability today and that she hoped they all would GAIN and BENEFIT form this. THAT was what Alycia was hoping too..::

Karen Victoria said:
Alycia? We'll start with you today. You had quite a painfull night last night, being subjected to an emotionally corrective experience that caused you to nearly fragment in your psyche. Rest assured that you're under MY protection now . Please tell us how you feel about Cameron returning from the dead and what you feel about Haleigh?

NO ONE ELSE is to speak while Alycia is talking.
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:: Alycia felt like she was falling into the deep end of a pool after having been PUSHED!! but WHY? she'd interrogated, grilled and cross examined HUNDREDS of hardened, down right MURDEROUS criminals. she'd been called as a witness herself in many trials. she'd gone on GLOBAL television the night Master Mold stormed the city and blew the whistle on MysTech...providing video evidence given to her by Haleigh! so why was THIS moment any more harrowing than any of THOSE from before!?::

go to it girl!! now's your chance!

:: sitting up, and looking poised in her seat, Alycia began.::

Doctor, to be perfetly honest with you? I feel this is a slap in my face. Not only have i been made to look like a fraud but if this was to be DETECTED by any authority, i could lose my standing in the legal world...i could be brought before authorities on charges of fraud and WORSE. it seems to me that MANY of the things i have done for this team..no matter if they were at my expense or NOT has been taken for granted by more than one member and THIS is now a "in your face" example!

HE gets to COME BACK from the dead...while OTHER people like Sharon Kelly and my father stay DEAD? WHY? WHY HIM? He wasnt ANY kind of man to look up to BEFORE and it's OBVIOUS what kind of respect he places on PRIVACY as he wrote about and saw to it that OUR unexpectedly INTIMATE moment was BROADCAST for EVERYONE in Illustra to see and know about.

I guess when you come back from the dead...losing everything you own...the feelings of others, just doesnt matter as much. HE gets to do this ALL OVER again and yet...there are OTHER people who i'd RATHER see....that i will NEVER get to see again.


I just don't think its FAIR and quite honestly i'm NOT happy to see him. He's a TELEPATH! it makes me wonder if he didnt COMPELL me into the situation he so boastfully GLOATED about in his journal but i guess i can't proove that NOW can i?

:: when asked about Haleigh? Alycia looked up at the ceiling for a moment, she felt like she was about to be carried away on a high speed roller coaster.::

What i feel about Haleigh cannot be conveyed in merely a few sentences. The immediate feeling? CONTEMPT. I despise her. the woman has made a LIFE out of deception, pain and murder. The family that she benefited from...built their empire on the BLOOD of innocents, and their most famous target was Sharon Kelly. SHE knew what they were capable of. SHE KNEW what they could do and what they were GOING to do and she just SAT BACK!

You know what makes it worse? is that she BRAGGED about her protection was the BEST that money could be. WHAT kind of protection? the kind that get's you captured by another mutant and put into the hands of one of HER former commanding officers? a man who beat me and broke me arm and then tried to RAPE Sharon? WHAT kind of protection? the kind that left Sharon DEAD while SHE pretended NOT to know where Master Mold came from? WHAT kind of protection? the kind that allows one OF HER former boyfriends to come STALKING me in the woods..tyring to MURDER ME? she wasnt even THERE to help sharon and I. it took Morgan, Alison, Delilah, Alexis and Adrian Lockhart's powers COMBINED to even HALT the Super Soldier long enough to get us out of there and where was SHE? on a 'Retreat' with Blaze, showing HER how to KILL people.

:: oh yes, another little secret of Haleigh's blown out of the water.::

HER kind of protection leaves you WIDE OPEN to get MORE than stabbed in the back...it leaves you with a PERMANENT TARGET SCOPE on your HEAD.

I feel that this woman operates BEYOND and OUTSIDE of any kind of decency or regard for human life. her actions and her own admissions have made it clear that anyone is expendable to her and she will use people to her own end. She BEGAN her time with the six by BLACKMAILING Morgan over the where abouts of Blaze, whom we had thought to be DEAD following their time on Valiant. She never ONCE intended to help Morgan..she only wanted to USE Morgan to take down the Citadle.

I FEEL that this woman is a threat to my safety and my wellbeing. When i sit back and THINK about all the situations that have nearly ENDED my life...nearly ALL of them had some connection to HER...and yet she claims to offer the best protection money can buy? BULLSHIT!!

:: Alycia yelled with full effect.::

I do NOT want to end up like Sharon...i ADMIT IT...I don't WANT to die...but i also realize that by being friends with Morgan, Alison, Delilah...and working with Nicolas, forming a professional relationship with him..and basically positioning myself on the "side" of mutant rights...that i have placed myself at risk...but what i FEEL is that HALEIGH brings me one step closer to death. I don't trust her...not with me...and NOT with any of my friends on this team.

Sharon, a woman who risked her life and her standing on capitol hill DAILY defending mutants and metahumans trusted her protection to Haleigh...and it got her DEAD.

Do I want that kind of protection? do i want to trust the words of a LIAR who uses people and willfully witholds information? HELL NO i dont.

THAT'S how feel about Haleigh.
 
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