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in one of the halls of the rotunda

<< Unlike Morgan...with almost anyone, Karen could retain her polished presentation. Her wisdom, her understanding and maternal instincts allowed her to try more than one approach where as her daughter was content on being an ice cold bitch princess, but make no mistake, karen could be the queen of all bitches too as evidenced by her treatment of Haleigh.>>

<< the good thing about Mike is that he was mindfull, but not intimidated. he seemed to know how to appeal to her without offending her or seeming like he was patronizing her.>>

<< resisting the urge to pull away from Mike, Karen instead allowed herself to be gently embraced by him as her own stern glare began to soften.>>

I've seen how she can corrupt people.

It's more than a quarrel...its a matter of people knowing her for the maladaptive creature that she is. she's harmed my daughter before, she's abused Alycia before...she'll do that to ANYONE who she thinks she can get away with it and I dare say that not until she came to be with the six had she come across other women who were not afraid to check her.

<< she paused, allowing herself to settle>>

She's the kind of woman i raised Morgan NOT to be....If i had been closer to Blaze, I would've done what i could to shield HER from Haleigh's corruptive influence.

<< Mike brought them away from the topic of Haleigh and expressed HIS feelings about HER and their situation.>>

We havent been very sociable...and I of all people should know the lesson of wasting time.

The truth is...here i am, an older woman now on an island with women young enough to be my daughters...no longer am I able to enjoy my profession and not since i was a young mother with Morgan just a baby, did i ever have so much TIME on my hands.

<< still wearing the exquisite "mother ring" and matching pendant that Nicolas had given her, she looks at Mike.>>

this is the first time we've had...SO MUCH TIME to spend together and I guess I wondered would you REALLY be serious about spending time with me when there are several much younger women on the island.

<< Karen of course didnt look her age at all but something about people being in close quarters always managed to bring out the unexpected. she was admitting her own concerns now.>>

But you're here now, and I supposed that says it all.

<< she smiled.>>

You'll forgive me for not flying the flag of finesse so well this last week. I'm sure Morgan would be happy to join me in visiting yours and Nicolas' home ...and I'm sure i can speak for BOTH of us when i say you're always welcomed to the rotunda.

<< she drapped her arms over Mike's shoulders>>
 
:: Ava craned her neck back with closed eyes, allowing James access to it. Unlike Morgan and Karen, who were having more of a problem adjusting to Aerie, Ava was having one fabulous holiday. The best part, she got to stay there forever! Gorgeous untouched land--which was like Christmas to the elemental goddess alone--streched out as far as the eyes could see. Miles of white sandy beaches and crystal clear 80 degree water. Animals that she had already 'gotten to know'. It was complete paradise...but with James there, it was even more magnificent. Biting her bottom lip, the evening was getting even better...until someone clearing their throat alerted the goddess to quickly stop. ::

James: "What's wrong?"

:: Shhing him, Ava narrowed her eyes trying to see through the thick steam, but there was nothing....She hadn't seen or spoken to anyone since James had arrived a week ago...so it was strange for someone to just randomly show up. Especially deep within her estates forest. Suddenly, it dawned on her. ::

"Shit.."

:: Whispering under her breath, it HAD to be Alison. Haleigh had mentioned a few times in the past that Alison had this weird obsession of watching her and Zach have sex. :D So it was no surprise that she would randomly appear when she and James were in the middle of it as well. ::

"Alison.."

James: "Alison?!" [his voice in a low, but shocked, whisper]

"She has a tendency to POP up where she's not WANTED."

:: The steam around the water hole instantly began to clear, via Ava's powers. Swimming over to the rocks where two towels laid, she handed one to James before wrapping one around herself. Obviously, the jig was up. ::
 
Aerie: Persephone's hideaway

:: after a few moments with Ava covering with a towel, Alison blinked into view.::

::she was "sitting" in mid air with her legs crossed at the knee and looking down with a knowing stare.::

living dangerously, i see.

:: referring to Persephone violating the rule that Hecate and Athena had imposed. she wasnt going to chide Persephone too much in front of James. she was a grown woman, capable of making her own descisions and accepting the consequences.::

Better hope the OTHERS don't find out about it.

:: she said in a half hearted warning.::

actually i was coming here anyway to check up on Morgan and Karen. They seem very unhappy and they've been hermitting inside the rotunda....i just happened to "notice" your cavorting in the water...due to the fact that i'd been spying on you even before i actually arrived and listening to every word you said.

:: she said casually as she rested her hand on her chest...doing this to freak james out. :D he wouldnt remember anything she said anyway once he left the island. a minor spell would insure that ;) ::
 
living dangerously, i see.
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"It's the only way to live."

:: Giving her a cocky smirk. Alison 'subtly' warned Ava about the others finding out, prompting the goddess to exhale loudly. ::

"Alison, James is as trustworthy as Mike. He's not a threat to myself, you, or the others. So please, as your FRIEND, i'm asking you don't mention this to the others. Morgan and Karen are already chomping at the bit to attack Haleigh, I really don't think they need anymore stress or tension in their lives right now."

:: Alison basically confirmed what Ava had just stated. Morgan and Karen were pretty unhappy here...which was a shame consider all the fun Ava had been having. :D And of course, in true Alison fashion, had to point out she was watching them the entire time, and listening to their conversations. Rolling her eyes, James shifted uneasily in his towel, feeling rather exposed at the moment. ::

"Ignore her. [looking back at Alison] Well this has been a treat Alison, but I don't want to keep you from Morgan. Goodnight."

:: Ava wasn't going to ruin a perfectly good night of sex because Alison had caught onto James being on the island. She would deal with the backlash later, when she was almost positive, Morgan would find out. ::
 
They were having a good time.... enjoying themselves, their drinks, the view, their new island home, and the weather..... the breathtakingly starry and CLOUDLESS night sky. The full moon hung close and bathed everything in a blue sheen and the night dew made the flora glisten..... but it seemed they were having a little TOO much fun. Thunder rolled in the distance. Haleigh knew that it wasn't naturally occurring.... it was Morgan's doing, and the two guys reacted predictably, standing and quickly saying goodbye, abruptly pulling out on a visibly displeased Haleigh. She frowned as she tried not to hold it against them... but they left so quickly she didn't even get to finish:

"Well.... alright, good-- [after they'd gone, sighing] Tomorrow, then."

She says dejectedly. She understood that Karen and Morgan, because of their relationships with Mike and Nicolas, had a lot of pull and they would always leave HALEIGH to go to them.... but it was getting tiresome, being treated like a leper because she'd DARED to disagree with the all-seeing, all-knowing DOCTOR Karen Victoria.... and then she'd PRESUMED to criticize Alycia. It was a little funny, in a way. She'd acted no DIFFERENTLY than Morgan and Karen had, though to a different PERSON. Karen and Morgan had treated DELILAH in an identical manner, they'd attacked her because they felt the SAME: abandoned and BETRAYED by Delilah for leaving them... they'd said similarly HURTFUL things to Delilah out of spite and strangely, it was OKAY for THEM to do it.... but for Haleigh to 'attack' Alycia the same way was PREPOSTEROUS, and How DARE she! How DARE she attack Alycia, because Morgan was HAPPY with Alycia, she was FRIENDS with Alycia, and so Alycia was under Morgan's umbrella of protection, the same as Karen was. Well, Haleigh wasn't intimidated by Morgan and she was going to act however she felt necessary to whomever she deemed fit and if Morgan didn't LIKE it, then that was too damn bad. If Haleigh had a PROBLEM with Karen, Alycia, or anyone ELSE, Haleigh was going to VOICE it, and DAMN the fallout.... but it would be an act of cowardice to back down from a confrontation just because MORGAN would disapprove of it.... and in this way, Haleigh was predictable... she'd MADE her decision and no matter what, she was going to stubbornly stand by it. If Haleigh had NOTHING if not steely resolve, it was one of her greatest strengths.

She lounged alone, finishing her drink before slowly standing, stretching her arms above her head lazily and then extinguishing the citronella torches. She was happy to help Nicolas and Mike... it gave her something to keep herself busy, and the anticipation of having a corporeal body to spar with was almost electrifying. She could tussle all day long with a computer simulation but the PROBLEM with that was that to a cyberpath, everything was so damned predictable. A living human being, however... that promised at least a SLIGHT challenge if due to volatility alone. Haleigh descended from the terrace and headed down the path to her office.... Nicolas had mentally given her plans and designs for Mike and Haleigh would put them down on paper and tweak them as much as she could tonight.
 
Aerie

:: still "sitting" in the air, Alison nodded slowly as Ava spoke.::

don't worry. I'm not going to say anything. I'm not here to cause you trouble.... but someone ELSE

:: glances "upward" quickly::

might give them a SIGN

:: implying that perhaps one of the goddesses ...namely ATHENA might attempt to cause trouble for Persephone and given the fact that the SEER was suggesting it...it was certainly something to keep in mind.::

if she feels motivated enough.


:: she laughed softly as james shifted uncomfortably and ava advised him to ignore her. Ava obviously wanted to continue with her evening.::

don't worry Ava, you've got PLENTY of time and I "saw" him SHOWING you a good time!

:: and as soon as she said that, she blinked out of view, leaving them to resume their evening under the stars while she headed on toward the Rotunda at the center of the massive island.::
 
:: Realizing Alison meant ATHENA, Ava's eyes narrowed with pure anger, her hand that held her towel up tightening into a fist. ::

"If she EVEN THINKS about say--[stopping herself, Ava took a deep breath in, trying to calm herself. If Athena was watching, bashing her would definitely not help matters] Thank you, Alison. For the warning.."

:: Alison, in true Alison fashion, bid the two farewell...but not before revealing that James would be giving Ava a good time. Ava couldn't help but laugh as the precog blinked away. Before, James was unaware of the fact that the six were mutants/witches/hybrids. And that Ava herself, had merged with a goddess. But she had explained that all to him when she went to see him a week ago. Ava told him everything about MysTech, Conner St. James, her father's deal with MysTech, and everything in between. Even who, within the six, had which powers. He was amazing about it, and even offered to try and help the mutant movement, which proved to Ava even further that she could trust him with her life. Looking at James, who was smirking deviously at her, Ava raised a brow, her lips curling into a smile. ::

"What are you smirking about" [James advanced toward Ava, sweeping her off her feet and holding her in a cradle position] "I do believe she said...that I would be showing you a good time tonight." [Ava grinned mischievously; his smooth English accent always making her melt] "Well then, you better get to it....because Alison is never wrong, in situations like these."

:: Ava teased playfully prompting James to leap into the air and back into the water. Screaming, they both submerged before surfacing to the top, laughing. James moved closer to Ava, wrapping his arms around her waist and drawing her closer. Leaning in for a kiss, Ava moved her head back, stopping him. ::

"Wait....[snapping her fingers, steam began to rise once again from the water, creating coverage for the two] Much better.."
 
Mike smiled mischievously as Karen spoke of not being sure that he would want to spend time with her. As she spoke of them visiting SOON and began to lean against him he moved impulsively, yet very smoothly. He picked her up in his arms and kissed her eagerly, then moved to her neck where he gently kissed even deeper. He spoke to her in a husky whisper.

It seems that you will not be reassured about my attraction for you so Karen, I plan to SHOW you. Right NOW.

Mike swept her away quickly to one of the bedrooms he noticed as they had walked down here, intent upon a night of carnal exploration. He tossed away his jacket and shirt quickly as he lay her upon the bed, removing her clothing slowly as he kissed his way down her body, intent upon making the sorceress lose ALL of her famed composure...

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Nicolas held Morgan with one arm as he nuzzled Tinkerbell with the other. Next, he showed the advantage of being an Omega-level Titan in strength as he continued to carry Tink in his right hand while he easily lifted Morgan with the other, resting her soft bottom in his hand as he walked over to a couch. Once there, he lay Tinkerbell in his lap and rubbed her softly while liftiing Morgan's chin to his face, giving her a long tender kiss.

What say I give you a nice full body massage while we share a warm bath, then we take our minds off our troubles ALL NIGHT LONG. Or can my big girl come out to play? Hmnnn?

Nicolas picked with Morgan's earlier catty comment as he playfully propositioned her...
 
across the island

:: moving over the island was a snap. but Alison decided to peek in on Delilah first. The woman slept soundly in her new place. it seemed fitting to her personality. Alison paused for a moment::

its good she's resting...in time..we'll all be on better ground with one another.

:: Alison moved on, not wanting to disturb her. she then "looked" into Haleigh's place. quite impressive, but Haleigh had the advantage of being a techno path. Her animals seemed to love their new surroundings, finding a balanced interaction with the native creatures of the secret island.::

:: looking over Haleigh, Alison thought...::

it's hard to think of her as the "bad guy" in times like this. she's been with the six since the beginning...not always doing the right thing or the right way...but she's been here. she's one of three original members left. that should count for something....shouldnt it?

:: the seer reflected for a moment, wondering when Haleigh would stop making it so hard for someone to enjoy...CARE about her for more than a little bit at a time before invariably wrecking it.::

:: her cobalt blue eyes closed and faded from view as she moved on ...to the rotunda, the largest and oldest structure on the island...this entire place had been created by Circe who was Hecate's former avatar for centuries before Morgan was born. the whole ISLAND had been shapped by the goddess level sorceress' will and the island along with the rotunda were as old as time itself...a structure in the tradition of the parthenon but more detailed within, more intracately layered and designed, more sprawling. the golden dome, composed of the purest of gold still gleamed as beautifully as it did when first created.::

:: alison arrived into the main hall of the rotunda. she already knew that Nicolas and Mike were here...spending time with Morgan and Karen. Tinkerbell had found her way into the apothecary and was prowling in the darkness while the kitten slept near an eternal flamed fireplace.::

:: Alison allowed herself a chance to wander around...just taking in the HISTORY of the place, seeing images of the past like they were present day...each statue or place she touched had a story to tell.::

:: finally, since no one else was exempt from it :D a pair of floating cobalt blue eyes opens in Morgan's NEWLY christened "chamber of dreams" ...a luxurious chamber fit for a goddess. she was there, with her beloved Nicolas. Alison looked upon them, sight unseen and thought...::

i hope it lasts longer than a minute!:D

:: the eyes closed and faded from view and reappeared in another level and area of the rotunda to find Mike with Karen, in another beautifull bed chamber. spying on her peers was one thing :D but spying on KAREN? even Alison had her limits...and so, her "peeking in" was quite brief...MAINLY to see what MIKE was doing and if he had anything to "DO IT" with :p ::


:: she moved on. Morgan had guest quarters for EVERYONE inside the rotunda, including Alison, and so, the seer decided to spend the night here. she'd see them all in the morning...although she'd already "SEEN" most of them (naked and writhing) this evening.::
 
into the night

<< and as the night progresses, the members of the six find ways to help in the adjustment to their lives.>>

<< with no one to watch them but the moon, the stars and perhaps the roving eyes of a certain Seer, the Six were now able to enjoy privacy and anonymity. for some it was heaven, for others the enjoyment was slow in coming. but one thing was certain, they had nothing but time to learn, to adjust and to attend to matters of the heart.>>

<< the night would end peacefully for them and the day would bring...well there was no telling what it would bring. with no immediate threats, no pressing obligations, and very few sources of input from the outside media, the six were enjoying their "extended vacation..."...most of them were.>>

<< the matter of Haleigh, Morgan and Karen was still not yet resolved , but a new development would come with the new day.>>

<< and so we watch.>>
 
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