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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Meanwhile in Caldwell * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Lassiter: -When the text alert on his phone went off for the sixth time in an hour, Lassiter considered throwing it into the nearby trash receptacle.

He’d already told Butch, several times in fact, that the cops little date-night plan wasn’t worth his vacating the movie room for.

After all, /he/ had Netflix all hooked into the system and was heavily into a “Justified” binge. Why, Season Four had barely started… Raylan and Boyd needed him to keep the faith, he just couldn’t leave now.

Snagging the cell to send the cop a final ‘fuck off’ message; Lassiter caught sight of the real sender and nearly spilled his milk duds. Reading the curt summons, he smiled.- “well, well, well…”

He sent Butch a quick ‘you owe me fucker’ text, before instantly materializing himself to the back street behind the good doctor’s old office.

Ramping the wattage on his internal fluorescents, he sent a brilliant blast of white, directly into the shadows where he knew @Murhder would be waiting.-

“You better have brought my candy, asshole.”

-There was always time for an entrance.-

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 Murhder: He had been waiting longer than he had wanted to which equated to about three minutes and forty one…no..fourty two…

It was the flash of light that blinded him from seeing his phone in his hand. Bastard. He hated it when the angel went all glow stick, he couldn’t open his eyes without seeing spots for hours. Shielding his face from the light with his hand, he snarled in the direction of the glow. “Get your light out of my face before I knock your perfectly straight teeth out of your ugly face.” Yeah he knew hitting an angel would not be a good idea but at least the threat was credible because he would try his damndest to do just that.

Lowering his hand only when the glow subsided, he peered in the direction of the one who just appeared and dug in the front pocket of his jeans. Pulling out a worn, stale, dirty roll of candy, he tossed it in Lassiter’s direction. “Take it, it sucked anyway.” Not to mention the fact that the candy roll had been in his pocket since he had taken it months ago. Perhaps his jeans COULD use a wash.

Getting down to business, he tucked his pocket back into his jeans and moved toward the back alley door that once led to Prudence’s practice and upstairs apartment. Letting them in with a key that was tucked behind a brick, he started up the stairs and expected the bastard to follow. “A lot of shit has happened”.

He would leave it there for now, honestly, he didn’t know where to start.

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 Seraphine: <Sitting in the same small cafe that was near the gym, I was reading all the notes that Tamsin was able to gather concerning @Fallen_Lassiter … wondering if I had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel. I was so close, and in the nick of time. I thought maybe I saw someone was waiting for me outside the Commodore when Murhder and I had gone to retrieve the wallets and personal belongings of the lessers I had eradicated. I had a mental note to keep my eyes more alert to my surroundings just in case /he/ was after me again. With the help of Murhder … I was really hoping to end my endless cycle of hide and seek. Seeping my ice tea I continued reading Tamsin’s detailed notes.>

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Ahxis: -Ax had decided to keep his mind off whatever @Murhder was out doing, by getting some work done. He’d checked in at the gym and would be headed down there tomorrow to handle payroll and all those little businessy things that always popped up. After he was sure the gym was golden, he’d set out to hired @TamsinRevealed those doggen she was needing. Although he was going to make her promise to cook for them once in awhile. He was addicted to her meals, they were the bomb! After not getting anywhere after several calls, Ax began to realize this was going to be a bigger task than he’d ever imagined. No one seemed to be all that willing to work at a place where so much death had so recently occurred. Tossing his pen to the desktop in frustration, he decided to take a break and see if his brother had any ideas.-

Ahtlas: -Having taken to the pool after first meal, he needed to work off a lot of recent calories. The defeat from Ax on their last run was still fresh, and even though he knew some of Ax’s stamina had been attributed to the recent feeding, he was still falling behind on his workouts. Now, at lap 26, he began to feel the burn in a big way.-

Tamsin: *Laying by a pool in the dark … it was still very strange to her. She wasn’t sure she would ever get used to it. In any moment of relative calm her mind would run to the light and the warmth of the sun. Yet as the sound of crickets and splash of Aht’s laps were soothing. A welcome respite to the stresses of the past few weeks.*

Changes, revelations they kept on coming thick and fast. For the most part they intrigued her, excited her and made her laugh even. To see the looks on the twins faces as they talked to the ‘new’ uncle. A warrior, who was with or used to be part of the Brotherhood. Awe, wonder, admiration. But also frustration and bewilderment. The bewilderment was Ax but there were times when her eyes rested on Aht and she could see his calm face worry, those lips purse just a little. And now…..angels were real. She hardly ever swore, but when all of this came to light the first words that ran through her mind where…what the fuck…..Angels…angels. She hadn’t said anything, to Aht, to Ax but her mind was finding this new piece of information hard to take in.

Angels, messengers, creatures that only followed one power and blindly, who seemed to be capable of anything…occasionally bringing good news but more often than not sending death and diease to the human world, the implications of this had made her wring her hands. To tell the truth it worried her greatly. But no she couldn’t think like that. The whole wrath of god type thing and the army of winged creatures he controlled wasn’t a good picture to have in her head…and it couldn’t be true could it. What another terrible thing to have in the world. Still her mind ran. Then God, was real then heaven, then hell? no surely not. Not when the vampires seemed to have their own creators, she hadn’t learnt everything but that was one thing she had picked up. So was it this ‘God’ ‘Maker’ that had created humans then. It was all too much to take in a once. So she had to ignore it for now, ask for answers later. She would ask Seraphine. This Lassiter would know, but this knowledge wasnt something that would be given freely. She took a long deep breath. Calming herself. She would run it off. Run until she was too exhausted to worry. Right now there was only room to concentrate on the individuals around her. Her family. She guessed Murhder was family now as well.

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Meanwhile in Caldwell * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Lassiter: -Lassiter’s satisfaction in his own light show’s blinding effect, was doubled when he caught the tossed candy. That is, for the few seconds it took him to look down at the roll. This was obviously not a replacement for the stolen sweets, but the very /same/ roll; complete with what looked like added dirt and pocket fuzz.- Ew! -Dropping it like it was hot, Lass knew he’d not be eating those sweets again anytime soon. He stepped aside as Murhder led the way up the dark steps. Now why had he expected this meeting to be simple? Since he’d come this far out of curiosity, he gave a dramatic sigh and figured a few more steps wouldn’t kill him. Taking to the stairs behind the brother, his glow lit the way as he grumbled sarcastically- oh and I just can’t wait to hear all of it …

Murhder: The building had been occupied for only a short while after Prudence had given it up for the Cabin in the woods with he, Lassiter and Tohrment, and the upstairs had remained much of the same as it had when he had resided here. Taking the turn to the upstairs apartment, he said nothing until both were behind the door and the room had been secured, sure that no squatters save for himself was hanging around.

Taking a seat on the ratted sofa that still remained, he stretched out his long legs and made himself comfortable, offering the chair across from him to the Angel. “Sit, this is a hell of a story.”

And wasn’t it? He waited for the Angel to inspect the chair, dust it off and gingerly sit as if the thing would erupt in vermin with the slightest movement. Shame, he thought. Murhder had loved that chair and had defeated many many Geth and Reapers on the XBox while sitting there. Once Lassiter was settled, he realized that he did not know where to begin so in his true form, he started with the only words he could think of.

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 Lassiter: -Scans the Hantavirus-Hotel with a critical eye and resists sitting his ass in the filthy chair for as long as possible. He’d been here once when @PrudenceBDB called it home, her void had left a disastrous effect. Side-eyeing the warrior, Lassiter thought her absence had had that effect on most things. When @Murhder finally spoke, he had to admit, it wasn’t anything he’d been expecting to hear- You brought me all the way here because you have a blood relation who managed to breed? You could have just texted that headline.

Murhder: -He sneered.- That’s not all asshole, but to make a long story short because you are obviously in a hurry, I’ll get to the point. And then I got a few questions so stick around for the finale why don’t you. -Sitting up a little on the sinking couch, he made sure the Angle was listening.- One of my nephews has fed a few times from a female who claims to be half angel … and is looking for you. I’ve seen what her blood does to the kid and I don’t doubt her words. I’ve also seen her fight and … damn. She’s better than you. -He waited to let that news sink in before continuing.-

Lassiter: Looking for me? -His loud laughter shook dust from the cobwebbed walls.- Sorry Chewie, not possibly one of mine. You know, there /are/ other angels bumming around this rock, don’t you?

Murhder: -His voice was gruff as usual.- She ain’t claiming to be yours idiot, she’s looking for answers and hoped you might can give her a little direction. I’ll just tell her you’re too much of an asshole to be interested then?

Lassiter: Do I look like Maury to you, how the hell would I know? -considers the words just spoken- Wait … you say this nephilim was looking for me? For me by name?

Murhder: -He lifted his chin- Umhumm. Lassiter, the one who hangs out with the Brotherhood she said. Now how the hell would she know that?

Lassiter: -This information did, in fact, give him pause. How would she know that? He’d been here centuries without the least contact with anyone of note. In fact this current little stint here in Caldwell was barely a bleep on the assignment radar. Who the fuck would be throwing his name around? This could very well be the start of some serious shit, that he’d most likely want to avoid stepping in.- Who is this girl? I think I would like to talk with her afterall.

Murhder: -He smirked a little.- I thought you might. Her name’s @Seraphine_BDB. She’s stayed with my Nephews a couple of nights.

Lassiter: -He sighed- And I don’t suppose you’re just going to tell me where that is … are you? -Starts to sit back and then jerks upright.- You’ve never been altruistic. What are you getting out of this? Ohhhh … hoping to get into her pants are you?

Murhder: -He snarled and pointed at the angel- Look asshole, get your mind outta the gutter. It’s not like that.

Lassiter: -He smirked at the rise he’d managed to evoke- course it isn’t…so….where is she, this hybrid?

Murhder: Probably back at the house by now. -He had said “the house” casually as if he were claiming it as his own too.-

Lassiter: -Why did speaking to @Murhder always end up the mental equivalent of pulling teeth?- And the address to this … -Looks around him.- Lovely, I’m sure, domicile? -Waits and when nothing is said, nods his head in true understanding.- What is it you really want with me?

Murhder: -He still smirked.- I’ll take you there, but first I want to know about @PrudenceBDB.

Lassiter: -And there you have it, Lassiter thought, congratulating himself on his read of the stitch.- Finally ready to discuss the little ghost in the room, are we? Well, I’m not the resident gossip. You’ll need to look up @BrotherRhage for that one … -Makes a dramatic show of considering the warriors words. After a perfectly timed wait, he smiled.- As I said, I’m not the gossip. But I /do/ know things. How about a little game of ‘quid pro quo’? Oh, and that means, an answer for an answer …

Murhder: -He frowned and snarled at the mention of Rhage.- Why the hell would HE know gossip on Prudence? And I know what it means!

Lassiter: -He shrugged.- Don’t know if he does, he’s just the resident can’t-keep-his-mouth-shut-about-anything ass. I was merely pointing out the clear distinction between us.

Murhder: Fuck him. What do you know.

Lassiter: -Crosses his arms and lifts his stubborn chin.- We playing, brute? I’ll give you a little taste, I have been acting the proverbial guardian angel over your little doctor … well, over Prudence … since the very night she was drug screaming from her woodland home.

Murhder: -He frowned at that but nodded once.- Yeah, we’re playing, and you’re not the only one so the self righteous bullshit can stop here. Ask me a fucking question.

Lassiter: -Lassiter perked up, ready to get down with this game. He’d had theories about the things that went down way back when, but this was his first chance to test them out.- Okay, that last night … when @BastardThroe escaped taking her … YOU reclaimed the controls didn’t you? @MurhdersMonster was no longer driving the big bus.

Murhder: -He growled a little.- Yes and ever since that night. What of it.

Lassiter: What of it? Changed the course of many, that night. Even fucked up a lot of effort on my part, since Tohr went back to rejoin up Wrath. We, you, I mean you now, aware of what had be going on. It took quite a length of time to refit that cabin, and make preparations. Were you aware of any of it?

Murhder: -His hand clenched the arm of the sofa but he continued.- Yes, all of it. Including the part that all of you liked the other guy better and were planning on getting rid of me. You thought I didn’t know?

Lassiter: -Lassiter held up a hand.- Not true, I dis-like you both equally and the hope, at least of Prudence’s was that you both would remain. -He lifted his white orbs to the sunset ones across from him.- That’s it. That’s why. -Knowledge of what and why solidified for the angel. So simple really.- Unbelievable -Lassiter stood and brushed hard at the dust clinging to his jeans.- Ok, lead me to the hybrid.

Murhder: -He snarled.- Sit the fuck down, I’m not done. Have you seen her lately?

Lassiter: -Lassiter rolled his eyes, but did sit back to the very edge of the chair. He needed that address and something told him that it would be withheld without @Murhder batting an eye.- Yes, I have. Just the other night, actually. Took a little drive in her sweet ride.

Murhder: -He looked surprised.- She was out? What did she say?

Lassiter: Out? She’s not kept as a prisoner … nor pet for that matter. -Narrows his eyes.- How much do you really know about how she’s been?

Murhder: I know enough! I know that she hasn’t been harmed and I know they have protected her.

Lassiter: -The angel nodded.- Both true. Was amazing to me, but those Bastards treated her with almost reverence. I have been alongside Prudence many times, during many different relocations and, ahh … hard times. -He paused and considered his options, surprising even himself when he chose the truth.- The other night was the first time I’ve shown myself, or spoken to her.

Murhder: -He was a little surprised that Lassiter had not spoken to her but the fact that he had and had not told him only stoked his anxious eir.- What did you say to her and what did she say?

Lassiter: Not much. Truth is … she stuck a gun in my face and ordered me to get out of her car. When I didn’t, she dematted. Seems like our sweet little mouse has grown a set of teeth. -He shrugged again, just to convince the brother that it really meant nothing to him.-

Murhder: -He listened a little shocked before huffing a deep laugh.- Stuck a gun in your face? Good for her.

Lassiter: Yes … quite. -He grinned.- I wonder what her reaction to seeing you will be? Seems she was under the impression that you were dead all this time. Was distressed to find out from me that you were alive and well. I’ll wager you might need to protect more than your face … IF you intend to see her. Do you? Intend that?

Murhder: -He frowned.- She thought I was dead? Or … do you mean @MurhdersMonster? Or … both? And yeah. I do intend to see her.

Lassiter: She didn’t say, from her loss of color I’d guess the collective YOU. Didn’t ask too many questions because, hellooo, gun in my face.

Murhder: -He snorted- So…the bastards still bunked in that cul-de-sac on the edge of town?

Lassiter: -Lassiter’s eyes widened slightly.- Yes, they are. But if you are going calling … can you please take me to the little angel first? You know … just in case you get dead, or something.

Murhder: -He smirked again.- You’re coming with me but, yeah. We can go to the angel girl first.

Lassiter: -Standing again, Lassiter looked directly at the large warrior before him.- Just so we’re clear. Fuck with me in anyway @Murhder and I will end you. -He snapped his fingers and a bright spark of light popped into view with a hissing sound.- We understand each other?

Murhder: -He sneered as he pushed himself from the sofa and stood nose to nose with the angel, ignoring the hissing flame.- Yep.

Lassiter: -Grinning wide, he stepped aside with a courtly sweeping gesture and bow- then…after you good sir…

Murhder: He knew the Idiot Angel would have no trouble following, so he dematted the moment his boots hit the alleyway once more.

Materializing in the circular drive of the almost embarrassingly large estate, he waited the few moments for Lassiter.

Feeling more than seeing the glowing wonder behind him, he nodded to the mansion. “This is where my family lives. The raids took out most of them. My Nephews are all that’s left.”

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 Lassiter: -Lass was very surprised to find himself in the heart of UpTown Caldwell proper. The estate they now stood before was clear proof of old money handled well. Giving a low appreciative whistle, he side-eyed the brother.- Black Sheep, were ya? -It was said as a statement of fact. Not a question.-

Murhder: -He smirked, not responding. Little did the angel know of his own estate holdings in Charleston. Heading up the steps he tried the door and found it locked, just as he had informed them to do. Good boys. Reaching out with a finger, he rang the doorbell and waited.

Ahtlas: -Hearing the bell, he moved from the TV room to the hallway.- I got it! He wasn’t expecting Murhder back so soon and was surprised to see him on the steps with who he could only assume was Lassiter with him.- Oh … wow, hey. -He stepped aside.- You’re back quick. -He gave a nod of greeting to the strange looking gigantic male with him.-

Murhder: -Throwing his thumb over his shoulder to Lassiter, he grunted the greeting on his way inside.- This is Lassiter, the dickhead angel. Dickhead, this is my nephew Ahtlas. I think.

Lassiter: -With an almost painful smile, Lassiter stepped inside and took a good look at the only blood relation of @Murhder he’d ever seen, possibly that anyone had. The male certainly had the warrior’s height and build. Giving the entry an approving look, he moved further inside to allow the front door to be closed. Ignoring @Murhder’s remarks all together, he addressed his host.- Nice place you have here … uh, is it @Ahtlas_bdb?

Ahtlas: -He couldn’t wrap his head around the fact that this over the top looking dude was a real full blooded angel. Maybe it was the piercings that was throwing him off. With another nod he answered and tried not to stare.- Thanks man, and yeah. It’s Ahtlas, nice to meet you.

Ahxis: -Ahxis was up on the third floor when he heard the front bell. Hoping that @Murhder had returned he headed for the stairs at a run. At the second floor landing his stride was broken by the sound of a male’s voice he didn’t recognize. Resuming his rapid descent he caught sight of the tall, strange, pierced, glowing … yes glowing! male just as he reached the bottom. Slipping ungracefully off the bottom step, Ax landed both feet firmly to the tile floor with a loud smack. Freezing completely, he openly gawked at what HAD to be an angel, right in front of him.- Holy Shit!

Ahtlas: -He frowned at his brother’s child-like conduct, giving him the “settle the fuck down” eyeball before looking back to the angel.- And that’s my brother @Ahxis_BDB.

Lassiter: -Lassiter caught himself flinching slightly as a perfect copy of the nephew before him dropped into the room.- My God, there are two of you. -Looking back and forth between @Ahxis_BDB and @Ahtlas_bdb, moving after @Murhder he asked.- How do you remember who is who? -Lassiter was pretty sure he’d never seen too vampires, obviously twins, who looked so much alike.-

Murhder: -Still walking down the hall.- One is broody, one is a maniac. You figure it out.

Lassiter: -He hadn’t really expected an answer, so he just followed down the hall, trying his best not to openly stare at the twins.-

Ahtlas: -He followed, still warning Ax with his eyes.- We were getting ready for last meal. Want to join us?

Ahxis: -Takes his brother’s arm as they follow to slow him a bit, leans close.- Did you see his EYES? I never expected him to be so alien looking, did you?

Murhder: -Entering the kitchen, he spoke to Ax who was still in the hallway.- Angels hear better than vampires you moron.

Lassiter: -He laughed out loud, used to being the center of attention wherever he went and usually enjoying it. Catching the rude twins eyes with his own he winked.-

Ahtlas: -He elbowed his brother on the way into the kitchen.- Nice one … moron.

Ahxis: -Ax jerked away.- Ouch -And followed behind everyone rubbing his side and feeling all kinds of weirded out from the creepy angel-dude’s wink.-

Murhder: -Entering the kitchen with the group of rabble in tow, it was clear that the little female had been busy cooking. The smells alone were enough to have his stomach rumbling but when he laid eyes on what looked and smelled to be some kind of lamb stew, he could stop his boots from traveling to the stove top for a sample. Growling a pleased, hungry growl, he dipped the wooden spoon into the gigantic pot, he brought it to his lips and rolled his eyes with a goofy grin.- That female has outdone herself. Damn!

Lassiter: -Lassiter breathed deep the heavenly smell and watched @Murhder practically melt.- You didn’t mention there would be food involved on this little trip. -Turning to the broody twin, he made a show of breathing deep.- My compliments to your doggen if it tastes anything at all like it smells …

Ahtlas: -He laughed a short, humorless laugh, but nodded.- Thanks but we don’t have doggen. Tamsin made that and trust me, it /will/ taste as good as it smells and better. She’s amazing. If not for her we would all starve to death.

Ahxis: -Still rubbing his side, Ax just couldn’t take his eyes off the angel now standing in their kitchen. Moving just a little closer, he also joined in the praise for @TamsinRevealed.- Isn’t that the truth. Even I was getting to where I couldn’t look a take-out box in the eye anymore. Tam’s just the best thing we’ve found since coming to Caldwell. One of those fate things … she needed us as much as we needed her. -Realizing that he was rambling, he stammered and tried to change the subject.- Well, it’s good she likes it all, because I’m having a hard time finding any doggen willing to work here.

Murhder: -Taking another sample of the stew, he grumbled to the younger twin.- Can’t say I blame them. You’re just lucky to find that little female before her transition. She’d have never made it otherwise.

Lassiter: -Lassiter noticed the immediate serious looks that washed over everyone’s faces and knew there was a story to be told there.- You all found her? -He chuckled a bit to break the sudden drop in mood.- Was she lost or something?

Ahtlas: -Smiles at the mention of Tam.- She found us actually, or maybe we all found each other. She came to us as a human but it wasn’t long that we realized that she might possibly be half vampire. Her transition kinda confirmed that. She’s been part of the family ever since.

Ahxis: -Ax could hear the sound of footsteps on the stairs.- And looks like you’ll get to meet her in a sec. -He grinned.- Wait till she gets a look at you. -He was already grinning at the thought. The angel was really a sight. He wondered why @Seraphine_BDB looked so normal.-

Tamsin: *Ever since Murhder had started to stay with them, she had changed her clothes before Last Meal. It gave her an opportunity to dress up, a little, but it was better than being in sweat pants all day. She had raced up the stairs and changed into a long, flowing dress, brushed her hair and made her way back down to the sound of a new voice. They were in the kitchen. The twins, the warrior and a huge wonderful looking man with piercings and long blond hair and yes … he was glowing. Stopping at the doorway a look of surprise and wonder on her face.* Hey … dinner’s ready. *Her voice a whisper almost. Was this the angel?*

Murhder: -Hearing the female approach, he quickly put the spoon back to it’s rest. Her words were like music to his ears and he grinned in her direction in appreciation.- There she is, the female who can cook!

Lassiter: -Lassiter followed the eyes of everyone else with his own, and couldn’t stop the grin that split his face. He prided himself on being a connoisseur of all things beautiful and this slight, flaxen haired imp before him now certainly was. A rare find if what they’d said was true and she’d almost faced certain death as a lost one. An image on JM flashed through his mind. It was amazing how these vamps couldn’t keep track, or worse yet, didn’t want to keep track of their young.-

Ahtlas: -He smiled at her appearance and moved to introduce her to the angel- Heeey, look who’s here. Lassiter, this is Tamsin. -He put his arm around her shoulder to usher her further into the kitchen.- Tam, this is the angel that Seraphie was looking for.

Ahxis: -Ax was hardly able to believe all the normalcy going down. There was a freakin’ angel in their kitchen! Didn’t anyone understand just how freakin’ amazing that fact was?! Ax moved over closer to his uncle, not for a need to speak to him, but just because the spot afforded him a much better angle to observe their new guest from. Man, he hoped the dude stay’d awhile. Ax just bet he could do some amazing things.-

Tamsin: *The ‘Angel’ held her gaze and for a moment it was all she could see, his smile was electric, his presence almost overwhelming all the others. Aht’s arm around her shoulders pulled her out of her daze though. But still all she could do was lift her hand and offer a broad smile.* Hi … I’m the sister doggen. *Her own words making her smirk.* I have an amazing array of skills for a female actually. *Leaning her body in Aht’s, soft enough that perhaps only he would notice. She blinked and the radiance from the angel made her stare in awe. A real angel … it was all too much.*

Murhder: -All this chit chat was making his stomach growl.- Best sister doggen in all of Caldwell. -He took up an empty bowl to give the others the hint that Tamsin said it was dinner was ready. -

Lassiter: -Lassiter was smitten. @TamsinRevealed was such a beauty, but apparently he wasn’t the only one among them to notice that. He didn’t miss the way the broody-twin had slipped his arm possessively around her. Yes, the male might not even know it yet, but he was in trouble where the new little vamp was concerned. He stepped forward and reached out for her hand. This seemed like one of those times when manners were made for.- It’s very nice to meet you Tamsin. -Smiling Lassiter bent down over her hand to place a soft kiss on the back of her knuckles. Just as his lips were about to make contact, he froze. Shock gave his heart a good kick in the center. He knew that scent! With blinding speed he grasped her wrist and pulled her closer to him; still bent forward he ran his nose down her wrist and holding her arm out, ran it along her forearm like a lovers caress. Breathing deep, he was now completely positive about the alluring scent dear Tamsin radiated. He knew EVERYthing he needed to know about her … and he started to laugh.-

Ahtlas: -Aht was having trouble computing just what he was seeing. Was this the way angel’s greeted females? It wasn’t until Lassiter started laughing that he closed his open mouth and frowned.- What’s so funny?

Ahxis: -Ax’s didn’t think anything was funny. In fact the second Lassiter started to put the moves on Tam, he was moving forward to stop him. It was only the huge paw that @Murhder slapped fown onto his shoulder, that kept him rooted to the spot- What the fuck?! -and the angel just kept on laughing.-

Tamsin: *Standing there caught between Aht and then the angels touch and caresses. He was actually taking in her scent. All she could do was watch at this all played out. Shivers riding over her as he laughed, was her arm still resting in his hand? She couldn’t tell. Trying to blink some sense into herself, she noticed Murhder stop Ax moving forward and Aht calm as always. This she was surprised at but perhaps, there was etiquette when Angels were invoked.* Is my scent so amusing? *She voice a warm whisper.*

Murhder: -Stopping the kid from going for the Angel, he narrowed his eyes at Lassiter, knowing he was sensing something.- What do you think you know glow stick?

Lassiter: -Before spinning to face the warrior, Lassiter gave @TamsinRevealed one more quick kiss on the hand. Still unable to contain his laughter, he have her the tiniest of pushes into the frowning twin’s arms.- Mur … Murhder this is the … the best field trip you’ve ever taken me on. -Still hardly able to suck air through all the giggles, he crossed the kitchen and clapped @Murhder on the arm.- I don’t say this often … but, man, I owe you for this one! -Before he could say anything more, an amazing thought occurred to him. Looking across the kitchen at all the faces focused on him, he proudly announced.- I’m actually Maury!! -When the kitchen remained as quiet as a church, Lassiter expectantly looked to each one, hoping to see the glimmer of recognition on someone’s face.- Come ON people … no one, really? Even in his less-than-it-could-have-moment his elation was not dimmed. Turning his own internal spotlight a few shades brighter, he sang out.- I know who her father is!!

Ahtlas: -Still unsure of the whole greeting thing, it wasn’t until Murhder chimed in that he became anxious. Hearing the angel’s confession, he tightened his grip a little on Tam.- What the hell? Who is he? Who’s her sire?

Tamsin: *It was lucky Lassiter has nudged her into Aht’s arms, for a moment she couldn’t breathe, her knees almost giving up. But no, she took a quick breath and gripped Aht’s hand, always her safe place. She had been dreaming of her father, the father she had lost. Was she about to know after 20 years. Looking up into the angel’s eyes, with all the confidence she could muster.* Tell me who he is please.

Ahxis: -Ax couldn’t believe what he was hearing and he looked to the only one in the room who could possibly bring some sanity back.- @Murhder can he tell something like that from just … just … smelling her? -He resisted the strong urge to sniff his own arm pit.-

Murhder: -He frowned at the news but grunted an affirmation to Ahxis.- Of course he can. He’s a fucking angel.

Lassiter: -Lassiter was too overcome with glee to take offense with Chewie’s words.- Yes! He is a fucking angel … or I am anyway. -Shaking his arms like a prizefighter preparing to enter the ring, he began to pace. Lassiter knew that all eyes were now definitely upon him. All waiting … breaths held, awaiting the moment of the big reveal. He was born for this! Turning to face the brother, he asked with a grin.- Who do you know that is blond? -Pauses for theatrical effect.- AND beautiful … and -He watched @Murhder’s eyes for THE moment when knowledge would become his bitch.- AND although always well-loved, prefers to spend his nights in more “beastly” pursuits? -Aaaannnnddddd Bingo!-

Murhder: -He narrowed peach colored orbs to catch every word the Angel said as if he was hearing with his eyes. As the identity slowly dawned on him, his eyes widened with the “beastly” hint.- RHAGE? -He looked at Tam as if trying to see it.-

Lassiter: Yes! Daddy @BrotherRhage Dearest! -Lassiter cackled with laughter once again and lifted his hands in the air sending sparkling fireworks from his fingertips across the ceiling of the great room. It was one of those perfect life moments.-

Ahxis: -Ax tried his best to follow the unfolding drama, but was having a hard time deciding just where to look. Like an audience member at Wimbledon, he swung his head back-n-forth from the animated angel, to his brother and Tam. When Lassiter finally shouted the named they’d all been waiting for, Ax ducked his head as fireworks exploded over head.- Holy Shit!! -No one spoke, it was as if the shock of this completely unimaginable moment had rendered them all dumb. With the name of Tam’s father ringing in his ears, Ax’s sluggish brain finally put two and two together. Looking to his brother in confusion he grimaced.- Hey, isn’t that the brotherhood dude that beat me up?

Ahtlas: -Blown away by this sudden news he gaped at his uncle, ignoring Ax’s questions and Lassiter’s fireworks.- Are you saying that big blonde asshole brother from the alley is Tam’s father?

Tamsin: *They were talking and the Angel had made it all into a festival, pulling herself out of Aht’s arms and shakily making her way to the lounge room. She needed to sit down and process all of this without falling over. As the cushions surrounded her she hoped they would remember that it was her father and life. A figure she thought was dead. Someone she still loved and missed everyday. She knew now why she had seen something in the blonde warrior. Running her hands through her hair. A deep sigh escaping her lips.*

Ahtlas: -And who was the asshole now? Quickly following her, he realized how insensitive he had just been. Taking her hand, he tried to offer comfort or support but was really shitty at it.- Tam I’m sorry, I’m sure he’s not /always/ an asshole.

Tamsin: *She let him take her hand, but her fingers were a little tentative at first. And then as she knew she needed support even just a touch, her hand curled around his.* I’ve dreamt about my father since he left, I thought he was dead. *Her voice shook, tears threatening to fall* I saw something on that warrior Rhage. I was seeing myself. And be was rude and violent. That’s not how he was when me. He was loving and tender. *And the tears fell as she saw his massive blonde body picking her up. Her little head on his shoulder.*

Ahtlas: -He was at a loss as to what to say or do, female tears was a new thing to him so he did the only thing he knew to do and pulled her close.-

Ahxis: -Ax dropped his ass onto a chair as he watched his brother go after Tam. He knew this had to have been a really huge shock for her, but how great was it that the angel could know something that incredible just by smelling her arm. He thought @Fallen_Lassiter was just about THE coolest thing he’d ever seen. Wow, he suddenly wondered what kind of help he was going to be for @Seraphine_BDB. Pulling out his phone, he typed a quick text asking her to come back to the house as soon as she could. Sitting back in the chair he felt like he’d run for miles. Taking in his uncle with the angel, he grinned- some night, huh? Do you two always create such havoc together?