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[fury]

The caravans remain huddled around a central clear area. There are lights on in some of the homes and the distant sounds of music. Dogs bark as you approach closer.

[Ghost]

After a successful hunt, Aaron drove out to outskirts, once more got off his motorcycle sometime before his intended desitnation, and walked the rest of the way. Already a good way awya, he could hear the music from the campsite. Knowing the gypsies would have eyes out, he took care to look around as he went, hoping to spot them before they spotted him; that way, he could announce himself, rather than 'get caught trying to sneak in'.

OOC

[ August 25, 2008, 1:55 pm ] - Ghost rolled 3d10 ± 0 and obtained 19 ( 4 6 9 ). Reason : Aaron Per+alrt.

Edited by Ghost, 25 August 2008 - 01:00 PM.

[fury]

Aaron spies a feminine shape standing on top of one of the outer vans.

[Ghost]

"'But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east and Juliet is the sun!'" Aaron recited aloud, as he walked towards the caravan. "Make that 'rooftop' instead of 'window', and 'Jezabelle' instead of 'Juliet', and it's quite fitting..."

Stopping below the caravan in question, he gestured into the circle of caravans and added: "Mind if I come in?"

[fury]

Jez jumped down to land softly beside the van, [color=#6666CC;]"How dare you leave me and then wander back whenever you feel! "[/color] She slaps him hard across the face, then smiles [color=#6666CC;]"But it is really nice to see you again, realllllly nice."[/color] She sidles up to him and jumps on him supporting her whole weight with her arms and legs wrapped around him and kissed him. The passion in the kiss is intense. Then she slides back down his body and stands to one side and sighs, [color=#6666CC;]"You have your business face on, you haven't come to see me at all have you?"[/color]

[Ghost]

Instinctively snapping after her hand as she slapped him, Aaron was only slightly taken aback by the kiss, and could only join in it, helpless not to; in some part of his mind, she was still his goddess, an unparalleled beauty able to awake feelings in him that he though dead. Or, knew dead, which was part of the problem. She had been dangerous to him, probably unintentionally messing with his mind with her powers and beauty to such a degree that he was close to losing himself completely in her. Which was why he had had to leave her.

That didn't mean the sight and feel and smell of her still didn't affect him, though. A lot. It took all his strength not to slam her against the caravan wall, and continue the act.

Instead, he smiled thankfully that she not only let up, but took them straight to the point.

"You know me too well, sweetie. I'm a selfish b*stard, caring for no one but my own self and his business. Besides, I have a liking for the younger women; is grandmother Varna still around?"

[fury]

[color=#6666CC;]"Yes Varna is still around and still awake. She told me you would come to see her. It is really annoying that she is always right."[/color] She gestures towards the camp and starts walking, [color=#6666CC;]"I know why you are here, Phillip spoke to me of this demon, this beast, this eater of children."[/color] She spits on the floor in disgust, [color=#6666CC;]"I am proud that you would join in the hunt for one such as he. I met this monster, once, a long time ago"[/color]

[Ghost]

Aaron stopped, touching Jessie's shoulder: "What? You know him? You know what he looks like, stuff like that? Then why the hell didn't Phillip bring you in on this thing? The stuff they've shown is, is all about the kids; we hardly know anything about the guy, other than that he has his freak sidekick and that he tends to embrace a local girl....which is probably what you told Phillip, and that's how we know." he ended, guessing he figured it out. "Still... Phillip could do worse than ask for your help. You guys still not on the best of terms?"

[fury]

[color=#6666CC;]"We speak, but we are not as close as we once was. Phillip is a jealous man, and does not like me sharing my attentions, he never did."[/color] Jez sighs, whether at the question or her frustration with the situation. A mischievous grin lights up her face, [color=#6666CC;]"I will make you a deal, my sweet one. Stay with me through this day, and I will share as much as I know about this fiend and will even draw you a likeness of him."[/color] Her face becomes more serious for a moment, [color=#6666CC;]"He is a handsome charmer, this is why young women fall at his feet. This is why I had to kill one of my own, as he possessed her."[/color]

[Ghost]

"Besides, I can imagine that Phillip is a bit wary of what women he keeps close, after Hardcaste; I'd imagine his tastes would go towards the less powerful, and thus less dangerous these days.." Aaron said, then added: "Might be he has the right idea, there... "

Looking thoughtful, he said: "I didn't know about your kinswoman, I'm sorry. Still, as a result I'd imagine you'd be out to get him, if you knew he was in town...?"

[fury]

[color=#6666CC;]"As I said her loss was many years ago, the hurt still stings but is not as painful as it once was. I could not bear to have her stalking children."[/color] She looks at Aaron with eyes full of tears, [color=#6666CC;]"Still, "[/color] she added [color=#6666CC;]"you did not answer me,do we have a deal or not?"[/color]

[Ghost]

"Here I thought 'give him an offer he can't refuse' was more the Giovanni line," Aaron said with a hint of a smile. "I'll stay through the day. But I do need to speak to grandmother Varna, and there might be one more stop I have to make before dawn" he concluded, slipping his hand into Jessie's.

Edited by Ghost, 26 August 2008 - 01:56 AM.

[fury]

She gives him a sad smile, at the Giovanni line and knocks on Varnas door. The old lady opens it and her face cracks into a smile, [color=#6666CC;]"Come in Aaron, I have been expecting your company. As has poor Jezabelle wearing the window out she has, since I told her you'd come. She thought you were avoiding her."[/color] jezabelle looks awkward at the old ladies speech. [color=#6666CC;]"What?"[/color] asks Varna, [color=#6666CC;]"What is the use of getting old if one cannot speak the truth? "[/color]

[Ghost]

Aaron stiffled a chuckle; Varna's outspokenness was rather funny, even if it put Jessie on the spot a little. Aaron squeezed Jessie's hand to tell her not to let it bother her, then took a step towards Varna and reached for the old woman's hands with his: "Young lady, whoever you are, I've come to talk to.. well, what I suppose must be your mother. Varna, her name is? Is she about? She was the spitting image of you last time I saw her, but she must be older now; that was years ago!"" he said, not quite able to keep the smile of his face through the pretence of not recognizing her.

[fury]

Varna gave aaron a weak slap on the arm, [color=#6666CC;]"Behave now, you silver tongued devil. Or Jez may have a fight on her hands for you, "[/color] she winked at him.
Jezabelle gave a wan smile at the hand squeeze and remained silent, giving her 'elder' the proper respect she deserved.