The Sins of Our Fathers

@ Aikofox
Amelia

The view at the docks certainly was not the prettiest but it had a terrifying beauty to it. The oceans looked furious at the moment but it brought a fierce stunning view. She crossed her legs and relaxed completely. At the moment there was no need to talk. All she had to do-all she wanted to do- was enjoy his company and what was going on before her. Even better she didn't have to leave for work so she could stay as long as she wanted.

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Victoria
"I'm not saying that I don't have a tickle spot. I'm just saying that you're not going to find it." Victoria smiled. The waitress then came back with the receipt and after Matt signed it Victoria stood up, slipping her jacket back on. This had been a lot more fun then she thought it would be. And he was also more charming then she thought he would be. Now she was excited to get to know the others better too.

@ Aikofox
Antonella
Tony did as he asked, holding that... bowl with holes... over the sink. Her eyes widened as he used the bowl to drain the water, "This is a lot simpler than using a fork," She said said, "And as for stealing... I make no promises." she turned and ginned up at him, "I mean, you did know what I do for a living before you brought me here... that has to account for something."

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Edna
Edna shrugged, "Or I can pick you up. My card has been running pretty good for the past month. As long as you don't live waaaay out in the middle of no where I don't mind picking you up." She grinned at him, "So... tomorrow? Yes?" She gave his hand a gentle squeeze, "We'll have to think of something to do... oh!" She let his hand go the fish through her pants pocket, pulling out a phone that seemed as old as her car, "What's your number? That way if something comes up I can call and let you know... and vice versa."

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Faye
Faye's eyes went wide as he lifted her with ease. She knew she was petite... but that just wasn't normal. Another whimper escaped her as the water hit her feet, one of her hands reaching out to grip his shoulder tightly, "I'm still-" she hissed with the pain, "sorry. And now you're having to fix my feet and all I'm doing is whining and complaining.... but my feet are really sensitive. I can't even walk outside barefoot! So this is a bit-" she stopped to bite her lip to hold back the cry of pain, her hand gripping tighter, nails starting to scratch at his shirt. Through all this she'd forgotten that her dress was so short... the hem line now rising to show off more than was acceptable.

@ Mother.Of.Dragons

Maddock
There would likely be a storm blowing in later that evening, and it was whipping the waves up more than normal. He grimaced at the thought of having to climb on and off the ships the rest of the day. He was lucky he had a strong stomach and didn’t get seasick. Otherwise, he’d be in trouble. The wind was cold and cutting, and he zipped up his jackets a little tighter. Yes, the rest of the day was certainly going to be pleasant.

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Matt
“You wanna bet on that?” He asked, leaving a generous tip. The waitress was cute enough that he might have otherwise left his number as well, but the thought never crossed his mind. All he could think of now was Victoria. No other girl would ever catch his eye again. “I’ll find it, sooner or later. Maybe not now, but I will.” He pulled on his denim jacket and offered her his arm. See, he could be a gentleman when he wanted to be!

@ Jaguar’s Heart
Mark
He blinked at her. “You’ve never used a colander before?” He asked, setting the pot aside. Picking up the pasta ladle, he stirred it a few times to get any more water out. Taking the pasta from her, he then poured the steaming mass back in the pot. “And that’s true. I’m probably asking for it, letting a thief in my house. I’d best keep a very close eye on you, then.” He stirred in the bacon, butter, and seasonings. “There! All done. That wasn’t too difficult, now, was it?” He grabbed two plates from the cupboard and ladled them both generous portions. “Bon apetite!”

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Maverick
“My brother’s house is on the edge of town, towards Astoria, is that too far?” He asked, tilting his head and causing his red hair to fall into his eyes. He brushed it away, frowning. “I don’t have a cell phone, I let the plan expire a few years back, but you can generally reach me here.” He rattled off Mark’s home number, surprised at how hard he had to think to remember it.

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Mariah
He let her grab onto him, knowing how much it had to hurt. He gently cleaned her feet as best he could before picking up the antiseptic. He tried to concentrated on her feet, but the way her dress was riding up…He looked away studiously, telling himself to behave. Any other time! Maybe she’d pay him back by letting him see a bit more. Hah, as if that would happen. “This is going to hurt,” he warned, holding her steady. “So hang on. Count of three, okay? One…” Without warning, he began pouring, bracing himself for the surprised screams of pain that were sure to come.

@ Aikofox
Antonella
Tony stared at the food, eyes wide, "That's... that's a lot of food for something was wasn't too difficult," She said softly, taking her bowl, "Do you normally eat standing in the kitchen? Or are the stools fine?" She asked, brow lifting as she looked at him, "Because even I don't eat standing up...."

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Edna
Edna entered the number into her phone, shaking her head, "No, that should be fine." She put her phone back in her pocket, then grinned up at him, "Thanks for catching me, again, and thanks for hanging out. I had a great time." She leaned forward and gave him a hug. When she stepped back she looked at Max, "Thanks again for the food!" she called out to him, "I'd walk over there and hug you... but I don't trust your sister." She waved instead, then turned to the door. She glared at the man blocking it before exiting once he moved.
She had a large smile on her face as she walked to her car, not even caring that she had to restart the engine seven times before it would fully turn over.

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Faye
Faye forced herself not to scream. Instead - mouth slammed shut - she whimpered. Her whole body tensed and she leaned forward, biting her lip to the point of blood. Her forehead dropped down to rest on his shoulder while both arms wrapped around him, holding him tightly as she tried to pull her feet out of the water. When that didn't work her body curled further into his, her face attempting to bury into his neck.

@ Aikofox
Amelia
She pulled her jacket closer to her as the wind began to blow a bit harder. While she could stay here the rest of the day that was not going to happen with how the wind was blowing. When Maddock had to leave she was going to follow suit. She shifted in her seat until she was slightly turned towards him. Amelia looked out past him but she could see him more clearly now. "How long have you been working here?" Amelia was just curious about him. She just wanted to know more and right now she felt like it was okay to ask him questions.

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Victoria
Once she was good she went over to Matt's side and slid her arm into his since he had offered. "Thank you." Victoria wasn't quite sure what was happening next but she did have to go home soon. It was very late out now.
As they headed out of the restaurant the paparazzi followed them. Though Victoria didn't pay them any mind. "What time and where is practice tomorrow?"

@ Jaguar’s Heart

Mark
Mark blinked at her. Having grown up with so little, he tended to eat more than most now that he could. He’d figured she would want to do the same. “If it’s too much, you don’t have to finish it.” He motioned her to the dining nook he usually ate at with Maverick, picking up his bowl and grabbing utensils from the drawer. “This way, and don’t worry, it’s far too much for two people, I made enough for leftovers.”

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Maverick and Max
No one was more surprised than Maverick when she hugged him. He patted her awkwardly, unable to do more than stand there. Holding hands was one thing, but a hug? Maverick liked hugs, loved them, actually, but it still shocked him that she’d so casually embraced him.
Max waved at her sympathetically as she left. Once she was gone, he rounded on Murel. “You stay here and get things back in order. Maverick, you help. I’m putting you two to work to make up for all the business I lost thanks to this! Be right back.” Without giving either of them a chance to respond, he raced out the door after Edna.
“Edna! Wait!” He called, catching up to her before she drove away. He knocked on her window, breath fogging up the glass. He waited for her to roll the window down and said, “I just wanted to thank you, for everything. And apologize for having to go through that. But mostly thank you. I also wanted to ask a bit of a favor. Could you be careful with Mav? Sorry we didn’t tell you back there why we treat him the way we do, but he’s finally starting to recover and we didn’t want to cause him to backslide. See, it’s not my place to tell you what happened, but I can say this. Something very bad happened to him a while back. He didn’t used to be so fragile. He used to be the life of the party, the fun one who made everyone laugh, even Murel. But after what happened, he…well, changed. Things turned real bad about three years ago and we nearly lost him. We keep such a close eye on him because a lot of the time he doesn’t seem to notice things. He’s recovering now, and you’re the first person he’s opened up to. So if you could, just…be gentle? I love my brother, and I can’t see him hurt again.”

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Mariah
He let her hold him, lending silent support as he cleaned her feet as quickly and efficiently as he could. After rinsing them in water once more, he inspected them, making sure he’d gotten out all of the glass. Satisfied he’d flushed everything out, he grabbed a towel and gently began to dry them of water and blood, murmuring reassurances the whole while. “You’re doing great, Pixie, just a little more. The worst part’s over.”

@ Mother.Of.Dragons

Maddock
He wasn’t sure why he was so chatty today, but for whatever reason he felt like answering. He knew it wasn’t the imp’s doing, because the little parasite was currently urging him to grab her and carry her away to his apartment or the nearest hotel. “Eleven years,” He said, forcing the images away. He was not going to think of Amelia in that way. He didn’t do those kinds of things. Ever.

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Matt
“Andy will give you a call.” Matt said, acting as if the hangers on didn’t exist. “We don’t want word getting out and people mobbing the place. Also, he’ll probably set up a press conference for some time tomorrow to announce your placement in the band. Ever been in an interview before? If not, don’t worry about it. Andy and I can handle the sharks, so if you ever get uncomfortable, let me know. Now, which one’s your car? Or, we could really get the rumor mill going and I could take you for a drive!”

@ Aikofox
Antonella
"Ah," Tony said softly as she followed him to where he wanted to eat, "That makes sense." She sat across from him, giving a smile, "So do you live in the big house alone?" She asked before taking a bit of food. Her eyes widened and she started down at her plate. Before he could even answer her she gave a loud, happy moan, "Damn, this is good," She said, eyes lifting to meet his, "Definitely better than fast food."

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Edna
Edna rolled her window down with a smile on her face... until Max's words set in. Her gaze automatically shifting to look at the cafe, "Hurt?" She said softly, shaking her head, "He seemed... awkward, but I never would have thought him hurt..." she spoke, mainly to herself. Her gaze returned to Max's, "I'll try, but I honestly just planned on being myself. If what you say is true then he needs someone he can feel safe with. I'll be careful with him, but if he feels that I'm being fake he may not want to see me again... and I like the idea of being his friend." She gave him a smile, "And I understand that you're not able to tell me more. I won't push you for details though I really want them."

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Faye
Faye continued to lean against Mariah as he cleaned her feet. She watched, feeling like a fool, "Thank you," she said softly, not knowing what else to say. Truly, what more should she say? He was being a lot nicer than she'd have originally thought... and she didn't even know why. Resting her head against his shoulder she closed her eyes, trying not to flinch with every rub he made.

@ Jaguar’s Heart

Mark
He sat in his usual seat and was about to answer her question why she took a bite of food. He had to swallow before he could speak, because even though that moan hadn’t been sexual in nature, it had still hit him straight in his cock, making him wonder what that moan would be like saying his name. He swallowed again, trying to force the thought aside. “I’m glad you like it,” he said, trying to appear casual. “It’s a fairly simple recipe and I could show you how to make it, if you like. And to answer your question, no. I live here with my brother and whoever else decides to drop in that day.”

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Max
Max smiled. “That’s all I ask. And he does feel comfortable with you, which is the only reason I trusted you with him today. He doesn’t open up like that. Ever. And he opened up to you.” He grinned suddenly. “If I’d known clobbering him in the face with a book would get him talking again, I’d have done it years ago!” He straightened, patting her car door. “You take care and have a good night. Stop by any time!” Waving her off, he turned back to the café. Murel had taken charge and was beginning to let people back in. Good. That was one problem solved. Now to get back to work. Luckily he had the day off tomorrow, though more than likely he’d come in anyways. Max was a real workaholic and even plans to spend time with Maddock wouldn’t get in the way of that.

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Maverick
The rest of the evening went by in a flurry of activity as the café resumed normal business. He tried to help out, but the stress of the day finally got to him and he spent the rest of the evening at a table alone, spaced out.

The next morning he woke early. He’d stayed the night at Murel’s, Max having dropped them off the night before. She was going to take him down to take a look at her car before taking him back home to get ready for his day with Edna. For the first time in a long time, he found himself looking forward to the day, eager for what it would bring.

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Mariah
“Don’t worry about it,” he said gruffly. Once her feet were dry, he took out the bandages and began to wrap them. “Like I said, you’re my partner now, I take care of you. Even if you do something stupid. So don’t mention it again. Ever.” He was careful not to wrap too loose or too tight. He had plenty of experience doctoring wounds, many of them his own. He didn’t exactly have health insurance growing up, so wounds didn’t exactly bother him. He had a high pain tolerance and was used to things like this. After all, broken glass was a way of life for him. He couldn’t count how many times he’d had bottles broken over his head.

@ Aikofox
Antonella
Tony grinned at him, "Your brother, huh?" She asked, taking another bite of food, "Won't he be a bit... surprised with me here? That is if he comes home tonight." Another bite of food, another low moan, "And thanks, but no thanks. I like thinking there was magic done when creating this dish... that and I'll never have to ability to cook it anyway."

((Do you wanna skip to next day so we're even with Mav and Edna? Just say that he convinced her to stay the night in a spare room?))

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Edna
Edna watched Max bound off and chuckled a little. She waited for the parking lot to clear of people before driving off.
The next morning Edna spent not doing much. She'd gotten up early and was reading a book with a up of tea when her phone rang. She answered it without looking, then gave a silent groan. She should have looked. For the next two hours Edna was on the phone with her mother... pretty much just listening to the woman rant. It wasn't often that one of her parents called, but when they did they took up quite a chunk of time. That was why Edna hadn't been able to call Maverick until way later (around 2pm) than she wanted.

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Faye
Faye looked down at her newly bandaged feet, her body now sitting up straight and no longer against him. He seemed... upset, his tone a bit rough. She could only assume that was because she kept messing everything up. Maybe he was right. Maybe she shouldn't be on this mission... no. No, she was good at what she did. Just because she slipped up here didn't mean she couldn't be his partner... it just meant that she had to toughen up and not do something stupid again. So she took in a deep breath and sat straight, still only looking at her feet.

@ Jaguar’s Heart

Mark
((sure!))
The rest of the meal was spent this way, chatting and joking, and he was said to see it end. Using the same trickery he’d used to get her there, he talked her into staying the night, giving her one of the many spare bedrooms in the too-large home. Max had called to let him know what had happened with Maverick and that he’d be staying with their sister until tomorrow afternoon. He was pleased and surprised at the news, not only for Maverick’s sake, but for the fact that he’d have the house to himself and Tony, as she’d finally let him call her. So it was that he slept fitfully that night, his dreams full of the beautiful woman down the hall.
The next morning he was up with the sun, the morning paper set aside as he cooked breakfast for two while he waited for Tony to wake.

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Maverick
He was fairly certain Murel’s car was beyond saving, and she was none too pleased when he told her as much. It would cost more to repair the thing that it would to buy a new car, but she was stubborn, insisting the Corolla could be salvaged. He spend hours shaking his head and softly rebuking her while she talked to the mechanic, but eventually she gave in. She was less than pleased about it, taking her wrath out on the poor man. They caught a taxi cab back to Mark’s place, where she dropped him off, too afraid of their brother’s wrath to come inside. Neither had any clue that Mark wasn’t alone, and definitely not angry.

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Mariah
He began to pack up the first aid kit and cleaning, keenly feeling the loss of her body clinging to his. Damn, did she turn him on, even when she was hurt and crying! It had felt so damn good, he hadn’t wanted her to let go. But eventually she had and now he had to deal with the consequences.
“Stay here,” he told her, turning to go so he could clean up the glass he’d tracked all over.

@ Aikofox
Antonella
Tony put up a bit of a fight about staying there all night... but once Marcus has shown her the bedroom she hand't been able to say no to that bed. So she'd relented... and spent the first night in quite a while sleeping in a warm bed. She slept well that night - oddly enough Marcus had been in her dreams - and when she woke the next morning she was revitalized and fresh for the first time in ... in ever. She walked down and followed her nose to the kitchen, still wearing the shirt she'd borrowed from Mark and a pair of shorts that his sister had left at some point, "Good morning... what are you cooking?"

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Edna
*Waiting for a relatively 2pm-ish time to call XD*

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Faye
Faye bit her lip at Mariah seemed to storm out. Her arms wrapping around her bent knees she continued to sit with her feet in the sink. Eventually that became uncomfortable though and she swung her feet over the counter and gingerly dropped down. She hissed quietly in pain as she put weight on her sore wounds, but limped from the room anyway. There had to be some way she could help, seeing that she'd made the mess in the first place. Hands outstretched to press against the wall for balance she slowly made it three steps before she had to take in deep breaths and seriously consider her situation.

@ Jaguar’s Heart

Mark
He looked up as she walked in, and it was all he could do not to let his emotions show on his face. He had a good poker face, but the way she looked in those little shorts and that t shirt! He forced a friendly smile, not wanting to scare her off. “Bacon and eggs, and the toast will be out of the oven in just a minute.” Right on cue the oven timer went off and he pulled out the warm cinnamon sprinkled bread. It was nothing fancy, no more than he usually made in the morning, but it was still good. After breakfast he decided to show her around the house. A little after two a cab dropped Maverick off, and he went out to meet him. He’d explained Maverick’s condition briefly to Tony earlier that day, and hoped they’d get along well. Because if he had anything to say about it, Antonella would never leave.

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Maverick
If he was surprised at the fact that Mark had brought a girl home with him, he didn’t show it. He immediately noticed the way Mark watched her when she wasn’t looking, recognizing the same look he’d once had. So Mark had finally found his soulmate. He wished him better luck than he’d had. The knowledge caused the old wound to open a bit, but he distracted himself with getting ready to see Edna, determined not to fall back into that dark hole. When the phone finally rang, he wasn’t surprised when Mark answered first, all ready to vet his poor, unsuspecting new friend. Well, he supposed, she’d survived Murel at her wrathful worst. Mark in a good mood shouldn’t be too hard.

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Mariah
He was dumping the last of the glass into the trash when she entered, having switched his boots for a pair of old sneakers so as not to track any more glass. He’d been phasing as he cleaned, drawing on his powers to protect himself from the shards. When he saw her walk out, he practically roared.
“What are you doing on your feet!” He snapped. “Sit down! You’ll make them start bleeding again! You were lucky you didn’t need stitches!”

@ Aikofox
Amelia
Her eyes went wide, surprised that at that length of time. "Eleven years? That's almost a whole decade! And you don't look like you're in your 30s yet." Amelia was amazed that he was able to stay in the same place, doing the same job for so long. But surely that must get mundane. Where was the excitement after all that time? Yes that was much too long for a job-or really for anything.

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Victoria
"I think the rumor mill is chugging along just fine for now without your help." Victoria said as she glanced back at the harpies. She then looked up at him, giving him a small smile. "But maybe another day. Now I should head up and get some sleep so that I am actually awake for Andy's call tomorrow." It was time to head to her apartment and attempt to sleep. Though she didn't get there by car. Her apartment was actually close enough that she walked.

@ Aikofox
Antonella
Tony spent the morning having a delicious breakfast and surprisingly awesome company. She wasn't sure how well Marcus's brother would take her being there and all, but before she could say anything the phone rang and Marcus was off, leaving her and Maverick alone. She gave the man a smile, holding out her hand in greeting, "Hi, I'm Antonella, but you can call me Tony," She said softly, still in the borrowed shirt and shorts. Mark had explained that Maverick had been hurt from a bad relationship, but that was about it.

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Edna
Edna had her ear pressed to the phone as she grabbed her keys and rushed out the door. A voice she didn't recognized answered and she assume this was the brother that Maverick lived with, "Hi! This is Edna, I just wanted to call and confirm you address and let Maverick know that I'll be there in about twenty minutes or so."

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Faye
Faye literally jumped at the anger in his voice, her wide eyes lifting up to meet his. Luckily she'd remembered to pull her dress back down before coming out here, "I couldn't sit there any longer... my but was going numb and it was uncomfortable," her chin lifted as she tried not to retreat at his roaring. She stood there, feet aching, as she tried to determine if he was going to let her continue or force her back into the bathroom... because if it was going to be the latter then she didn't want to walk to the chair... then have to turn around and walk back. She she stood there, trying to hide the pain in her feet as she stared him down.

@ Mother.Of.Dragons

Maddock
He blinked at her in confusion a moment before he understood. She thought he’d started this much later than he had. “I’m twenty six.” He said, correcting her. He knew spending so many years out here had made him look older than he was, but he didn’t look that old!

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Matt
“Then let me walk you to your car, at least” he said. “The second I leave you alone the vultures will descend. They can be vicious with newbies.” He didn’t show it, but he was actually quite concerned. He was used to media attention and knew his rights. But did she?

@ Jaguar’s Heart

Maverick
He nodded, taking her hand with only a little hesitation. “Maverick. Mav, if you want.” He glanced over at where Mark was on the phone with who was probably Edna from the sound of things. He was still stunned that Mark had not only found his soulmate, but brought her home. But in a way, that was so him. He wasn’t a bulldog about it like some of their siblings, say, Max, but once he made up his mind about something he went for it. Clearly he’d made his mind up about this woman. She seemed nice enough, but then, he knew from experiences just how deceiving appearances could be.

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Mark
So this was the girl Maverick had met. She sounded rushed and harried, but nice enough. You could tell a lot about a person from their voice. “This is Mark, Maverick’s brother,” he said. He gave her the address to confirm and some helpful hints on finding the place, it was very easy to miss the turn, and he liked it that way. After hanging up, he turned to Maverick. “Edna said she’d be here in twenty. You reek of motor oil, go take a shower quick before she gets here.” He hated treating a grown man like a child, but it was necessary. Hopefully, though, Maverick would be able to take care of himself soon enough. He watched Maverick head off and walked over to Tony, curious of her impression of his most special little brother.

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Mutely, he pointed at the chair. It was closer that the bathroom. “Stay there while I finish cleaning this shit up,” he growled, trying to tone back the anger. He didn’t want to scare her, but damned if she wasn’t an idiot! As it was, he was going to tell her to wait until her feet healed before coming out to the bar. True, they might find another bartender before then, but she couldn’t work on injured feet like that. It was a risk they’d just have to take.

@ Aikofox
Mehki
The fact that she had just gotten out of a dissection lab didn't daunt Mehki's stomach. Neither did the fact that she had nothing to cook at her apartment since she needed groceries and had no time to go get them and then cook since she had class that afternoon as well. She was hungry and goddammit, she was going to find some food. Thus how she ended up being pointed in the direction of some local cafe. When she walked in and the smell hit her, she was half sure that half of the diner would able to hear the answering rumble from her stomach. So, that apparently decided, she went to find a seat, but apparently the place was pretty full, and rather than take up a whole table for a single person, she ended up on a stool at the counter, setting the heavy book she was carrying down nearby. She fully planned on studying for her next class before she left. She didn't have time to get groceries and cook; that didn't mean she didn't have time to eat and study.

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(Uhh... I'm not really sure what to do with Ben honestly I have no idea how he and Murel should meet really)

@ Aikofox
Amelia
Amelia softly laughed when she found out what age he actually was. "Originally I was thinking 27 or 28 until you told me you worked here for so long. So I wasn't too far off." She smiled before turning her head to look at the docks. Some were off working at the moment. It looked like it was hard work so she was surprised he started when he was fifteen. As much as she wanted to know the story about that she even knew it was too early for that.

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Victoria
She shook her head a bit. "I didn't drive here, I walked." Victoria told him. "My apartment is not that far away." She didn't want them to surround her when he left but she couldn't stop that. Though she knew a few tricks about the next few blocks that would allow her to lose all of them. There were just some areas that were easy to lose people in. "I promise you I'll be just fine." Victoria was rather sure if he brought her home they would definitely find it. Surely they were more interested in following Matt around than her.

@ Aikofox
Antonella
Tony noticed his glance and smiled. It had seemed like he'd waited for that call and was completely distracted by it. If what she'd learned was true then it was good that he was excited for the call. She grinned at Maverick, waving to the stairs, "Go on, sounded like someone was coming for you. You should probably get ready-" She stopped talking as Marcus began ordering commands, her brow lifting, "I'm sure he knows how to prepare for a date, Marcus," She said, using his full name, "You don't have to write out a whole list for him."

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Edna
Edna quickly hung up the phone and jumped into her car. She had to start it only three times and was quite proud of that. Once she got the car going she pulled out of the apartment lot and headed out to his house. It took about 22 minutes, but she doubted the extra two minutes would be a big deal. Still, the size of the house surprised her. She hadn't expected.... this. She walked up to the door with wide eyes but put a smiled on her face as she knocked. She wasn't going to be one of those annoying people who made a big deal out of what was apparently a family with money.

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Faye
Faye slowly made her way to the chair, biting her lip to hold back her little whimpers. They wouldn't help right now - would probably make everything worse. She felt guilty about all of this, watching him with large eyes, "Are you sure I can't help?" She asked softly

@ beautiful monotony

Max
It was his day off, but yet again he found himself drawn to his café. He couldn’t help it. It was his baby. Besides, Maddock had dropped quite a bomb on him! Mack, big, big, quiet, unapproachable, cat loving, Mack, had found his soulmate. And she didn’t seem put off by his silence at all. From the sound of it, if anything it only egged her on. He wasn’t sure what to think. Though he’d tried to hide it, Max could tell the big lump actually liked her from how uncharacteristically chatty he’d been. Of course, for Maddock, chatty involved whole sentences instead of occasional words. Max shook his head. He’d sent Maddock off to see Murel to possibly take her car shopping while he headed back to the café. Today he was dressed in black jeans and a jacket to fend off the cold. So it was when he walked in the café and café and caught sight of the woman at the bar, he suddenly wished he was in his silliest, girliest maid outfit fit the huge pink ribbons. ’No!’ He screamed at his imp, completely overwhelmed with desire for the strange woman. ’I’m gay! You can’t do this to me! I don’t want it!’

((Hmm….maybe a new neighbor? Or a neighbor she’s just never met? He’s noticed her, sees she has no car and offers a ride? I dunno?))

@ Mother.Of.Dragon

Maddock
He snorted. That was a bit better, and about on par with what most people guessed. He didn’t really care how old people thought he was, but thirty? That was excessive! Glancing at his watch, he sighed. His lunch was coming to an end. He found himself wishing he had a few more minutes. Maddock tossed the last of his meal to the cats and stood, brushing off crumbs. With a grunt and a nod, he packed up his trash and headed off, the most acknowledgement he’d given yet.

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Matt
He shook his head. “I’m definitely taking you home then,” he said, voice brooking no argument. Grabbing her hand, he gave her a wicked little grin and whispered, “Come on, let’s lose them!” He took off running, hauling her afterwards. He had plenty of experience outrunning paparazzi . Plus, he had an advantage. It was nighttime, and he could hide them in the shadows. He’d done it before, and no one had ever been any the wiser. Plus, he liked holding her hand.

@ Jaguar’s Heart

Mark
“It’s not a date,” both brothers said simultaneously, and it was impossible to miss the way Maverick blanched at the thought.
“It’s not a date,” Mark repeated, more gently this time. “Go on, Maverick, go get ready. I’ll let you know when she’s here.” He shooed off his brother and turned to Tony.
“Maverick’s terrified of relationships,” he said, trying to explain without letting his protective temper get the better of him. “This Edna girl is the first person outside of the family he’s shown interest in since his bitch of a wife died. She messed him up badly.” He explained briefly how they’d had to take care of Maverick, trying to make her understand that though he was an adult, Maverick needed the care he received.

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Maverick
He hurried off to shower, running from the implications Mark’s soulmate had suggested. Edna was a friend. Just a friend. That was all. No more. He blasted the hot water, scrubbing off her words with the oil. It was a necessarily fast shower, but by the time Edna knocked on the door, he was dressed and ready, though his hair was still a bit damp.

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Mariah
“I’m sure,” he said. “You just pick your feet up and let me clean my damn apartment.” He grabbed the mop and bucket he rarely (read never) used and began to mop up the blood, along with years of grime caked on by numerous tenants. He hated the place, it was a real shithole, but it fit his cover. So he dealt. Plus, Mariah wasn’t the cleanest person either. It didn’t bother him as much as one might think.

@ Aikofox
Antonella
Tony actually flinched a little as both of the men before her practically exploded. She didn't talk until it was both her and Mack alone. When he finished she sighed, "Sorry. I didn't mean to freak him out. Damn, where is this woman who damaged him so much? I'd really like to uterus punch her." for added effect she slammed a fist into her palm

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Edna
When Maverick opened the door Edna grinned at him, "Hi!" Sorry I wasn't able to get here until now. My mom called and- let's not get into all that drama." her grin brightened, "So, you ready? Anywhere you want to go?"

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Faye
Faye curled her feet on the cushion to her side as she watched him. He seemed to be aggressively mopping the floor, every sweep of the mop making her feel worse. She fell silent, figuring that he didn't want to talk right now. So instead she wrapped her arms around her knees and dropped her forehead onto them. How had she managed to go so wrong?