#irene001

Location: Tūmatarau Apothecary

An errand that was supposed to have resulted in a restock of her lavender and valerian root stores as well as maybe a run in with Kiri had quickly turned into a clandestine weave back to her store. Fate sure knew how to keep Thera on her toes.

When she had arrived at the apothecary she should have been more surprised to see Irene Clermont, but Thera would be remiss if she hadn’t wondered after the faintly speckled thread that been weaving its way through her board.

She had tried to warn him. She really had. But even those drawn to magic often questioned things they saw as just possibilities.

Thera had been glad to see her, alive and whole. But she hadn’t wanted to be seen with her. Not abnormal, especially for someone with as many secrets as Irene.

She didn’t doubt that his line had been cut. Now with his eyes stood in a different face, boring into hers. Eyes she had also seen when turning favours with Reverie.

Irene had looked at Thera like she had seen a ghost. Communicated as only she could that she needed Thera out. In a different location. C&C, a warded space, Thera’s space, an offer. Irene would find it, through magic or by her hunter’s whim.

Thera glanced up at the sky as Shay swooped over head. Thera smiled, her crows would guide her if nothing else.

Two months, he’d been here in Asphodel. Only slightly longer since he’d convinced House Endine in New York to initiate him into their organization. It was still wholly unfamiliar and a little bit strange to him. For so long, the idea of an organized group of gifted left such a sour taste in his mouth, and now he found himself among them. Even if it was for his own benefit, a way to give himself another layer of protection, it was not a thought he’d shared with them. A funny thing, given it was a House made up of telepaths, empaths and the like. 

He stood in the hallway of the headquarters, reading through meaningless articles and looking at pictures on his phone, some idle way to amuse himself while he waited to talk to one of the mentors. He noticed Irene walking by and per usual, he was almost content with simply letting her walk by. Most of their conversations up until this point had been a conversation of necessity or simple manners. He had nothing against her, but he’d come here wary of anyone he didn’t know, which basically meant everyone. 

Still, it’d been pointed out to him that he might benefit from making friends. And she’d seemed nice enough the few times they’d spoken, if not just as equally wary of him, as he was of her. 

“Have you seen this movie?” he asks, the question sounding as out of place and sudden as he felt asking it. But he tips his phone so she can see the trailer that’s playing on his screen. Some new movie in theaters and he can’t recall the last time he’d gone to the movies to see one. 

[Dylan]

Dylan had been hanging around the castle when he heard that Irene was going to be meeting Nibs and Misty. The male knew that wasn't going to go over well and he wasn't surprised when he saw Irene coming with guards escorting her out of the castle. “You couldn't have honestly thought they would accept you dating their son right?”

[Irene]

“I’m sorry who are you?” She asked getting out of the guards hold and continuing to walk away from the castle.

[Dylan]

“Just someone on the same team as you. You don't like Nibs or Misty do you, but yet you want to be with their son. It's a shame they don't approve. I think I know of a way where we can both get what we want. I have a way to get TJ to not care about his parents and put you first.” He offers up.

[Irene]

Irene stopped as she heard his words and turned to face him. She crossed her arms over her chest before nodding at him. “Okay, I’m listening. What do you have in mind.”

[Dylan]

“You want TJ to be eating out of the palm of your hand correct? What if he thought you were pregnant with his kid? I have a charm that can do that to him and knowing how much he loves his family, he would be forced to put you first.” Dylan snapped his fingers. “Find a way to get this into his drink and he will believe with his entire being that you are carrying his future child.” He hands her a vile of some enchanted liquid.

[Irene]

She took the vile in her hand and looked it over. “And what do you get out of this? I know you aren’t doing this so I can be with TJ so what do you want?” She asked.

[Dylan]

“I just want to watch Nibs’ marriage fall apart that is all. I am paying him back a favor if you will.” He responds while looking at the other with a smile. “His family will have no choice but to let you in and from there. I am sure we can figure something out.” The male pushes some of the strands of her hair behind her ear as he speaks.

[Irene]

The pirate took Dylan’s hand and moved it away before it could touch her. “Now why would you want that to happen? Did Nibs do something to you? Or are you hoping Misty runs into your arms? I have no problem ruining a marriage but I have to know the real reason and paying him back a favor isn’t one.”

[Dylan]

“What business is between Nibs and I, well that is not for you to know. He has done more to me than most people on this island have done in a lifetime. Maybe Misty might run into my arms as a result who knows. If she does, I guess that would just be an extra bonus now wouldn’t it? He tried to take my husband, I take his wife? Fair deal I would say. Now, since you are helping me, what is it that you want? Besides TJ of course.”

[Irene]

She thought for second before saying, “If all this goes to shit you take the fall by yourself. I had nothing to do with it. So you will take all the blame for it when Nibs and Misty find out, if they do. Deal?” She asked offering her hand for him to shake.

[Dylan]

“I think that would be rather obvious, but this is your choice anything that happens to TJ is on you, not on me. So I will be responsible for the Nibs and Misty thing but when it comes to TJ and whatever happens with him, you are on your own. I am not here for TJ I am here for getting back at Nibs.” He wonders if she will take back her hand or if she will still agree to the terms.

[Irene]

“Please I won’t miss him if things go bad, I won’t be the one that has to pick up the pieces so if that’s your one condition I’m okay with it.” She nods.

[Dylan]

Dylan smirked before shaking her hand. “You have yourself a deal then. Are you still keeping that no sex with anyone pact? I mean, with that potion you have him under your spell so you are technically free to do whatever you want and he will believe you.”

[Irene]

She smirked at his question as she took her hand back. “Why? Would you like to have sex with me?” She asked in amusement.

[Dylan]

“Maybe I would, maybe I wouldn’t...why? I could have been talking about anyone on this island you know. With your looks you could get any boy around here to fall for you in the blink of an eye.” He smirked.

[Irene]

“Well me and TJ are completely over so I would say that pact is as well. And don’t worry I have my list of people I plan on having my fun with.”

[Dylan]

“Oh you do? Well you two aren’t completely over as of yet you know. I am sure you will ‘charm’ your way back into his heart, pun intended.” He smirked. “I would say give it to him sooner rather than later yeah?” Dylan stepped closer to Irene just so that he could see what she would do. “You are very interesting I will give you that much.”

[Irene]

“Don’t worry I will.” Seeing Dylan closing in on her she just smirked. “Why thank you. But do you know the best part about not having sex?”

[Dylan]

The male listened to her words before becoming intrigued by what she was going to say. “Let me guess? It’s easier to turn down people you don’t want to sleep with or maybe it means you are just going to let loose and let all that pent up sexual frustration come out all at once?”

[Irene]

She shook her head. “It just makes the people that want to have sex with you want you so much more.” She smirked. “I will see you later. After I give TJ this vile. Let’s hope for your sake it works.” Irene replied stepping away from him.

[Dylan]

“I suppose I never thought of it that way...interesting. Don’t worry, it will work. You can find me near the ship once you finish giving him that charm.” He watches as she steps away from him. “And remember, while you are with him, act as his parents would want you to act, then they can’t really make any remarks about how you can’t be with him anymore. Oh and if I were you, I would stir the pot a bit more by going and messing with Stiles. I heard he was going through more than just a rough patch so it shouldn’t be hard for you to do your magic on him either.”

[Irene] “As long as he’s done crying over Liam I don’t mind messing with him.” She shrugged before nodding. “Yeah I’ll tell you how it goes.“ She said before leaving and heading for the ship.

[Dylan]

@irenethepirate

[Stiles]

Stiles was still trying to register the fact that Liam wanted him to break the bond. It was his first time with anyone and he didn’t think it would end in this much heartache. Wiping his eyes he made his way onto the ship and started to drink some of the alcohol before bumping into someone. “Shit I’m sorry.”

[Irene]

Irene looked at the person who bumped into her and realized it was Hope’s brother she met a couple of nights ago. “It’s fine.” She said smelling the alcohol on his breath. “What are you doing here? Hope isn’t on the ship.”

[Stiles]

“I came here to think. I came here to forget. Oh I know Hope is busy with her boyfriend. I should have known that once she got one I wouldn’t be able to talk to her much anymore. My step-brother locked himself in his room after Hope told him she didn’t want to be with him. My other step-brother...well I am sure my dad is training him or something. Misty is probably busy with castle things. I can’t go to Liam either...so I figure I might as well just drink by myself. Why what are you doing here?”

[Irene]

“I live here?” She asked as if it was obvious. “So because you had no one to talk to you wonder onto the ship?” She asked not understanding why the boy was there as his answer still didn’t answer her question.

[Stiles]

“Yeah I did...my uncle is on this ship so it’s not like I don’t know my way around here. I know you live here obviously but like what were you doing before I ran into you?”

[Irene]

“Oh I was visiting Hook.” She replies before pushing her hair out of her face.

[Stiles]

“Ah Hook, I haven’t seen him around lately. Does he still have that vendetta against my father?” He asks in curiosity.

[Irene]

“Not so much your father as your step-mother is the one that was his best mates daughter. I’m sure somewhere in his mind he believes Misty will embrace that part of her.” She answered.

[Stiles]

The male had no idea what Irene was talking about and it confused him. “What are you talking about?” He asks with a raise of an eyebrow.

[Irene]

“Nothing you should be concerned with.” She said. “So you are headed for your uncle right? You should get there before it’s past your bedtime.” She replied heading towards Hook’s room.

[Stiles]

“Wait are you talking about Misty being Jack’s daughter? What does that have to do with anything? I don't have nor need a bedtime but thanks for the concern.” Stiles responds with a shake of his head.

[Irene]

“You asked me a question and I answered. If you want more information you should head to your family for that.” She stopped to look at him. “Aw that’s cute. Let me guess you are a real light weight right? You came on a ship because you have no one to talk to meaning someone has broke your heart and you are acting like a five year old child looking for attention. You definitely have a bedtime. But you should know there’s nothing wrong with that...it’s just sort of pathetic.”

[Stiles]

“Oh please you don't even know me. I told you I was here to visit my uncle. So are you done patronizing me?”

[Irene]

“Yeah I am, it’s mean to pick on children.” She replied with a smile before turning and walking away.

[Stiles]

“I am not a child. I can handle myself. And I don't have to listen to someone with the likes of you. Seeming as your Hook’s little bitch anyway, always doing as she is told, being a perfect daddy’s girl, now that is pathetic.” He laughed before pushing past her, “Have fun tending to your daddy issues.”

[Irene]

Irene just laughed at the boy’s attempt to insult her. “Hm I wonder what TJ would say once I tell him you called me a bitch...I don’t think he will be too happy.” She smirked. “Have fun dealing with that.”

[Stiles]

“Wow and your a little tattle tale, fucking hell how old are you again? Because you are acting like an immature 5 year old. ‘Ohh I am going to tell my daddy and mommy on you because I can’t handle things like a grown up.’ Go ahead tell him, you are a poison. All pirates are. You are going to turn on us just like how my uncle turned on my father and my mother on my father. You are all doing anything to get what you want so you know what, play with TJ do whatever you want, you already corrupted him anyway. You want the throne, go ahead a marry him, you will have anything you ever want. You will be able to do Hook’s bidding on the inside just as he wanted all along. You are weak and it’s pathetic, at least I own up to the fact that I am not the strongest but wow you are just something else. Good luck taking over the kingdom, wish you the best of luck.” He smirked before pushing past her.

[Irene]

“Oh but you see that’s where you are wrong. As soon as I take your brothers precious little virginity and get him to tell him he bonded with me it won’t matter what you or any of your family say. Because TJ will never listen to you. TJ will never believe you. I have that boy wrapped around my finger. It’s so cute, he tells me he gets it from his father and even if I was to hurt him he will always love me. Now will he say that to you? If I tell him you...I don’t know...took my knife and cut me do you think he would forgive you?” She asked smirked as she grabbed her knife from her boot and sliced her hand. “Now let’s see who TJ will pick, you or me. I have a very strong feeling deep down inside you know it will always be me.”

[Stiles]

@irenethepirate

[Irene]

Irene left Hope’s place with a smile as she got the reaction from her she wanted and headed back to the ship before running into someone. “Oh I’m sorry I wasn’t paying attention.” She said looking at the stranger.

[Nibs]

Nibs had been out and heading to go see Stiles since Misty had told him that the boy was looking for him. “Sorry, I should have been watching where I was going.” He responds while excusing himself and continuing on his way.

[Irene]

The girl looked at the boy she had run into and was quick to grab his arm and pull him back. “I’m sorry what’s your name. I’m new around here and I’m sort of lost, do you think you could show me around?”

[Nibs]

He felt himself being pulled back and the guards around him were ready to make a move if he gave the order. “Please take your hand off of me. I am Nibs, former lost boy but now King of Atlantis, now who are you?”

[Irene]

“Ah you are Hope’s father.” She said releasing his hand. “I am so sorry I didn’t know your daughter was dating Zach when he kissed me. I told her and she seemed so upset. I am sorry.”

[Nibs]

Listening to her words, he just shook his head. “I don't want to hear about any of that and yes I am her father. Now I have places to be maybe someone else could show you around.” He gestured for his guards to follow him as he left.

[Irene]

“I see kindness runs in the family.” She muttered under her breath rolling her eyes as she thought if Hope’s mom was a bitch too.

[Nibs]

He could hear the comment that she made under her breath and he growled. “Excuse me, did you have something to say?” Nibs asks while turning around his eyes glowing bright red. “Also, Hope and Zach broke up a while ago so if he kissed you, well that's between you two. I don't see any reason why you would be telling me about my daughter’s love life. She never mentioned having a friend who was a pirate.”

[Irene]

“Hope was sad I thought her father would want to know but you and your daughter have the same type of manners. And as royalty it isn’t great. I was hoping that your wife was at least some what kind for the sake of your people. But based on track record I’m going to say no.”

[Nibs]

“I am sorry I think I missed the part where you told me your name. So then you have met my wife? My manners are as good as the people who talk to me. You want to disrespect me I will disrespect you. You want to be a rude person I can be rude back.” He smirked before eyeing her up and down and licking his lips. “I bet my wife would love to watch me tear into a rude girl such as yourself. Also…”

He walked close enough before grabbing her by the throat and pinning her to the tree. “You talk ill about my wife in front of me and I will rip that tongue right out of your mouth.” Nibs smirked before letting his claws cut off some of her circulation. “Do we have an understanding?”

[Irene]

“I don’t even know your wife’s name. I said she must be a bitch if she is anything like you and your daughter.” She felt his claws in her skin and just rolled her eyes at his threat, “Killing Hope’s friend for no reason is quite stupid and does your wife know you look at other girl’s like that? She wouldn’t be too happy if someone else told her would she?”

[Nibs]

“You clearly aren't her friend if you have the nerve to call her and her father a bitch to my face. And yeah my wife knows I look at girls as if they are my meal because she knows I only look at them like that if they did something to piss me off enough to want to eat them. If she learned of the shit you were pulling well...She would want to eat you too.”

[Irene]

“And what shit am I pulling? I didn’t get your daughter pregnant. I didn’t do shit to you or your family. But don’t test me because I will.”

[Nibs]

@irenethepirate

[Zach]

Zach had been waiting to train for the day seeming as he knew that they had not gotten to train together recently and that was something that Hook would have wanted. He took a drag of his cigarette as he waited on the deck of the ship for her to show up.

[Irene]

Irene put her hair up as she walked out onto the deck to meet up with Zach. When she saw him she smirked before letting out a whistle. “Hello Zach, I missed you last night. Where were you?”

[Zach]

“I was busy getting information from someone last night. Why? Where were you?” Zach asks before taking another drag before letting it fall to the ground and smashing it under his foot.

[Irene]

“I met your beautiful girlfriend last night while she was here looking for you. My do you know how to pick them Zach, truly a princess? I never thought that was your type.” She responds as she moved closer to him.

[Zach]

“My girlfriend? We broke up though...well I mean...she broke up with me but it’s fine.” He doesn’t let her see how it would affect him since he knew how to hide his emotions rather well. “We should start training before I have to go and take care of another mission seeming as no one else on ship is useful at getting information from people.” He rolls his eyes at her comment about princesses being his type.

[Irene]

“Oh so you two aren’t dating? That means you are single again?” Irene asks with a smirk. “If you two aren’t together you should tell her to not be so possessive over you. Especially if she is the one that ended things.”

[Zach]

“It’s complicated...I can’t control her life Irene. Now can we stop talking about this and move on to what we are here to do?” He asks while holding his hand out to her.

[Irene]

She ignored his question and tilted her head to the side to study him. “Do you know why I train with you Zach? And the answer isn’t because you are good because let’s face it I’m just as good as you. The reason is because I think you are incredibly attractive and I would much rather focus on that. But if you and your girlfriend are really together I can always find someone else to train with.”

[Zach]

“Training is just training nothing more than that. Since Jack is now gone. I am the only one that you are able to train with so can you just take my hand so we can get this over with. I have things to do.” Zach explains.

[Irene]

“I rather train by myself. She was right, she changed you.” She replied letting her hair down. “You want to train? Train your princess.”

[Zach]

Grabs her hand before twisting it behind her in a way that she couldn’t move from the position he was holding her in. “She isn’t mine anymore so stop saying that and stay out of my business. I have a lot of anger to let out and if you aren’t going to do as I say I am more than happy to let that anger out on you. Besides training before was just training as well so what makes this any different?”

[Irene]

She stayed in the position as she blew her hair out of her face. “You are so moody. No ones in your business mate. Hope really likes to give out details while she’s annoyed and let’s not pretend you weren’t keeping her safe from Jack. I loved that story. I thought it was cute. But it really made me question your loyalty, I mean pussy can’t be that great.” Easily getting out she just looked at him, “I told you I was just as good as you.”

[Zach]

“Really because I am pretty sure the only reason you don’t want to train is because I am not some piece of meat you can look at and conquer just like everyone else before you. You mentioned it yourself, you only wanted to train with me so you could look at me. Yeah I kept her safe from Jack so fucking what? Jack is dead. It doesn’t matter anymore.” Zach watches as she gets out of the hold before he flips her onto her back with a loud smack on the deck. “Yeah you might be able to get out of it but you don’t anticipate the unexpected which is something that you need to work on. But you are right, this is clearly a waste of my time. I have to get back to work.” He responds before stepping out of the way and heading back to his cabin.

[Irene]

“Doesn’t matter anymore, key word there. Anymore. The problem Zach is you chose some girl over Jack, meaning you will choose her over everyone here. Loyalty means nothing to you and I for one don’t like it. But I hope, for your sake, she was worth it.” Irene stated with a smile as she watched him walk away.

[Zach]

Hearing her words, he turned around and went over and smacked her across the face. “I did as Jack asked me. I handed her over to him in the end and so you know what. I did choose Jack in the end but not like that is any of your business. You were too busy sticking your pussy on any dick that you could get your hands on. It doesn’t fucking matter Irene, she left me so stop talking about loyalty and shit because I don’t see you doing anything to contribute on this ship other than sleeping around for fun. You want to be useful for once? Help me get information from the pirate downstairs without using your body to try to get it.”

[Irene]

“You hit your girlfriend like that?” She smirked ignoring the stinging sensation on her face as she stood up. “Hook doesn’t have a problem with how I operate on this ship and let’s not point out I do the same thing your princess does. You go get the information. You are probably just going to run to the sirens with it anyway since you are now their bitch. Who killed Jack? Because I think you know and I think you don’t want to tell anyone because your princess will be mad at you.”

[Zach]

“No, I don’t hit her like that. Why would I run to the sirens with the information, it doesn’t have anything to do with them?” He responds while rolling his eyes. “It was the king and I can’t touch him, everyone knows it was him but there is no way to get even remotely close to him.” Zach growled before leading the way. “Come on, let’s see what you got then. Show me how you want to get information out of the prisoner. How do you plan on breaking them?” He asks while leading Irene into the room with the tied up prisoner.

[Irene]

She looked at the prisoner for a second before looking at Zach. “I already told you I’m not helping you. I don’t want to. Figure it out yourself, I have shit to do.” She replied before starting to leave.

[Zach]

The male grabbed her and pinned her against the wall. “You are going to help whether you like it or not. I am supposed to evaluate your performance and tell Hook if we need you or not so it might be very beneficial for you to follow my directions instead of doing whatever the hell you want.” He growls while their faces were extremely close to each other.

[Irene]

“Hook will keep me whether or not I help you, I help him in ways you don’t. So I am very much useful to him.” She said before smirking. “You want my help? Then make out with me. Right now. Then I’ll help and I won’t go to Hook and tell him you were playing knight in shining armor for your princess.”

[Zach]

Listening to her words, he scoffed. “You think you are the only one that can offer him sex? Really? That doesn’t interest him as much as you think it does. I could make out with you even if you didn’t blackmail me about Hope. Tell Hook if you want to, it doesn’t matter, she’s not mine anymore. I am single after all.” He kissed her forcefully as his hands started to slip beneath her shirt.

[Irene]

“Really? Because earlier you said it was ‘complicated’”. Feeling his hips grinding against hers she just smirked as she kissed him back with the same intensity. “You sure you don’t want to go all the way.” She teased him bucking her hips up as she could feel how this was affecting him.

[Zach]

Pulling away, Zach nodded his head, “Yeah maybe later, we need to get this done first.” He goes over to the bag and brings it over to her, “Take your pick at what you want to use to get the information.” The pirate gestures to the bag in front of her.

[Irene]

Rolling her eyes at his statement, Irene grabbed a random tool before she just stood in front of the prisoner and they just started talking. “There. Wasn’t so hard when the guy is scared to death. I’m leaving now.” She stated before throwing the weapon back into the back and leaving the room.

[Zach]