10th Sending [Audio]

[thequeensown]

[Talia's voice is clipped and clear as it sounds through the journals. She's about to rain on someone's parade in the most awesome of ways; and having learned what she learned she doesn't even feel bad.]Anna .. you advised that the residents show caution around the man you call 'Mads'. I have information for you, but I feel it is possibly of import

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[tigressina]

[Have a string of curses in New American before she gets her shit together.]

I would...like to meet with you, if that is acceptable.

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[thequeensown]

[That was quite the collection of curses, Anna! She seals this part for good measure. Suck it, Mads.]

I will meet you anywhere you wish, Anna.

[Cause giiiiiiiiirl, you gotta know this shit.]

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[tigressina]

Somewhere safe, away from prying eyes and ears and minds.

[Besides yours. And you stay the fuck out of hers, Talia. She's trusting you, here.]

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[thequeensown]

The library? I can keep my own shields lowered enough to know if anyone is attempting to pry.

[She pauses for a moment after realizing a concern Anna might have after her announcement.]

I have no intent of prying in minds not offered, Anna. Please do not think I would do such a thing as that. His was open to me while under my shielding and there was no way to ignore or escape the thoughts and emotions he was projecting.

[She will keep her mind to herself, Anna, no fear.]

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[tigressina]

That will work. I will meet you there.

[The relief, it is evident in her voice.]

Thank you. [She doesn't want anyone in her head ever again ever.]

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[thequeensown]

[Talia picks up that relief and her tone softens a bit as she nods unseen.]

Of course, Anna... I shall see you there.

[And off the empath goes, making her way to the library where she will wait for Anna's arrival.]

[tigressina]

[Anna says nothing else, instead making her way towards the designated meeting spot in utter silence, quietly fuming that Mads has unfortunately resurrected.

He's going to be very, very angry.]

[thequeensown]

[Oh, boy, is he. Mads is going to be one pissed motherfucker before all this was said and done, wasn't he?! :D

She is standing in the library, arms crossed over her chest and rather lost in her own thoughts. The threat to herself is very real, although she is more concerned for Anna and the others with Gifts located at the Keep.]

[tigressina]

[YEAH BASICALLY.

She approaches the woman warily, arms dangling down by her sides, ready to flee or shift if necessary.]

Talia, is it?

[thequeensown]

[Talia looks up as her named is called, recognizing Anna from her time here and previsouly on the good ship Elegante (whether or not this was that Anna).

She is not without her own defenses, the bite of metal against her leg beneath both of her doe skinned boots. Even so, she sees no threat to herself just now and nods.]

It is. And you are Anna... I am sorry that we should be better introduced under these circumstances.

[tigressina]

[Anna gives a quick nod, confirming her identity.]

As am I. [Meeting about Mads is...

Sickening. Especially when he should be dead.]

[thequeensown]

[Talia exhales softly and shakes her head, getting down to business.]

Mads is far more than you thought he was, Anna. He's a telepath and there are few that I've felt as strong as he is...

[Well, and there's Charles, but we don't know about him yet. :|a]

His past is... horrifying, to put it mildly.

[tigressina]

[Her face hardens - that must be how he knew so much about Anna and her mother.]

Tell me everything. Please.

[thequeensown]

[Talia sees that grim set to Anna's jaw before she asks to be told and the Herald nods. She slips easily into recall mode, allowing herself to recite back, perfectly, everything she picked up from Mad's mind. Insert his entire history here, in succint form.

When she finishes she slowly comes out of the trance, her gaze refocusing on Anna.]

He... enjoyed the pain he inflicted.

[tigressina]

[She feels a little...sick, hearing all of this.]

I know. I could see it in his face, when he would...

[Her voice trailed off.]

[thequeensown]

[Talia understands that expression all to well, and without even trying to read Anna at all. She nods as Anna trails off, her own expression grim. She'd seen what Mads had done to Anna in the facility and felt the pleasure he'd taken from it. It was as if she'd been reliving her own torture at the hands of Ancar and Hulda again.]

I can relate all too well, Anna.

[And where she cannot and will not empathize with her mind, her tone and body language should clearly read that she understands in a way many others might not. After a moment, whereupon she runs her hands over her arms, she studies the shifter.]

What will you do?