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Morningway Plot: Monster Jamboree {locked to participants}

Oct 09, 2007 07:46

Justin Morningway did not consider himself to be evil. Say, rather, that he was practical. It mattered little to him whether the magics he invoked were Dark or White, so long as it got the job done. Was it his fault that the Dark was so much more effective ( Read more... )

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John Marcone gentleman_tiger October 9 2007, 15:29:11 UTC

John was slightly dressed down-- unconsciously reverting to a younger mode of dress. Fitted, faded jeans and an a-shirt were all he felt necessary in the confines of his room.

Maps of the village were tacked to the wall. A gun was laid on the table, newly cleaned, a switch blade with a peculiar iron blade beside it. On the other side of the desk, a book on fairy lore, and a small sheet of notes that represented all the knowledge that he and Cousin Stanoczk had been able to find about the whereabouts of Morningway or Dresden.

John paced like a tiger between maps, book, and weapons.

Re: John Marcone morningway October 10 2007, 00:06:53 UTC

A soft, sibilant hissing came from the adjoining room.

Re: John Marcone gentleman_tiger October 10 2007, 00:33:31 UTC

Like a caged tiger. To the maps, to the books, to the weapons-- which were retrieved, the switchblade tucked into a pocket, the pistol loaded.

John moved quietly to the door to the bathroom, flattened himself on one wall, and peeked around the corner.

Re: John Marcone morningway October 10 2007, 00:53:07 UTC

He could just catch glimpse of a long, tall shadow ... a shapely shadow, with unmistakable curves. Except ... the part where the head might be. It was moving ... undulating ... writhing ...

Re: John Marcone gentleman_tiger October 10 2007, 01:00:47 UTC

Ah. Either the village had suddenly taken a turn for the randomly hostile, or Justin Morningway had discovered where his tentative allegiance lay.

Well. He didn't have a sword, and the only mirror was attached quite firmly to the wall. His tiny iron blade, useful as it was, would probably not serve him particularly well in this case.

John started towards the hallway door. Was it too much to hope that his houseguest would stay there while he better equipped himself?

Re: John Marcone morningway October 10 2007, 01:09:24 UTC

"Pretty man," said a sultry, sibilant voice from within the bathroom. Long, pale white fingers curled around the door's edge and pushed it open still further.

"Why do you run from my armsssssss?"

( ... )

Re: John Marcone gentleman_tiger October 10 2007, 01:13:00 UTC

"I'd regret it if I stayed," John said lightly, fixing his eyes in the mirror over his dresser. "Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But soon, and certainly for the rest of my life."

Re: John Marcone morningway October 10 2007, 01:16:37 UTC

"But I could promise you eternal youth," she replied softly, gliding out of the bathroom. "You need never change. You could look as you are ... forever."

Re: John Marcone gentleman_tiger October 10 2007, 01:18:57 UTC

"Oh, yes, I'm ... quite aware. But I enjoy 'moving' so much, you see." No fear. Anticipation and a certain amount of stress, but no fear. He cocked the pistol at an awkward angle around his body, judging the angles patiently.

"Stop moving, ma'am, or I'm going to shoot you in the face."

Re: John Marcone morningway October 10 2007, 01:24:58 UTC

"Will you not look at me, pretty man?" she pleaded, oh so reasonable. But she did stop moving.

Re: John Marcone gentleman_tiger October 10 2007, 01:27:35 UTC

"I'm afraid not." John watched her in the mirror. "I don't suppose you're willing to make some sort of deal? I can't allow the general public to start becoming immobilized, you see. This doesn't have to end in violence."

Re: John Marcone morningway October 10 2007, 01:35:56 UTC

"A deal?" The words on her tongue were somewhat unfamiliar. "You would make a bargain with me?" A throaty chuckle of amusement. "Sssssso bold! What would you offer?"

Re: John Marcone gentleman_tiger October 10 2007, 01:38:08 UTC

John's body language softened almost instinctively, into that pleasant, trustworthy businessman, though his hands didn't waver on the pistol grip. "That depends entirely on what you want, ma'am. As you can see, my current resources are fairly humble. But back at home, I had a reputation for acquiring what I set my sights on."

Re: John Marcone morningway October 10 2007, 01:52:00 UTC

"Hmmmmm..." The serpents writhed and hissed in symphony with her voice. "I do so love choicessssssssss. What would you offer a woman who desiressssssss nothing but love?"

Re: John Marcone gentleman_tiger October 10 2007, 01:53:37 UTC

"Define the term. Where you see love, I see mostly statuary."

Re: John Marcone morningway October 10 2007, 02:11:04 UTC

"A minor complication."

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