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Post by Eliora on Jul 9, 2021 2:04:43 GMT -5
( Voss HA!!! I DID IT! ) After all of the drama and excitement from the trials, it made getting back into their normal routines a bit dull. Though it gave her the thought of closing up shop on certain days for rest. Everyone seemed to love the idea and she decided to make it a thing. Right now the days were rotating but they were in the midst of gaining the preferred days and the frequency of those days to have the Palace closed to others and allow her babes more rest. Inventory was done, she’d gotten the grocery and shopping list , she’d even overseen the inspections of each and every working floor and rooms.She’d started at the ass crack of dawn, knowing that her duties would take up a good portion of her day. She’d long since learned to delegate the duties when it was time for inspection and currently stood in her office surrounded by the Supervisors of each floor. They stood before her in a semi circle, some in their night clothes and others in their day clothes. She’d gone over what needed to be taken care of and where. Each of the seven Floors held at least 20 rooms and each resident was tasked with providing their opinions on work theme contests, accommodations, etc. Sia wasnt feeling it today and wasnt as focused on her duties as she normally would be, so it was no wonder it took her a moment to realize Zenovi was speaking to her. “Huh? What? I’m sorry love, what were you saying?” Zenovia wore a white one shoulder sheer blouse with a pair of blue bell bottom jeans and flat wraparound sandals. They wore golden bangles around both wrists and golden hoop earrings. Their dark brown hair was thick and curly falling past their shoulders as their light brown eyes looked upon Sia with blatant worry. Zenovi shared a worried look with Kori who shrugged though gave Sia a weird side glance. “M’lady, I was saying that I have the survey you’d asked for as well as the maintenance list for my floor.” Zenovi said softly. “Ah ok. Thank you, love. I will be sure to go over them.” Sia stated and accepted the paperwork. Kori was wearing her pajamas of red boy shorts and a black tank top while sipping a cup of hazelnut coffee with her own paperwork tucked under her arm. “ Are you well Mistress?” She asked. Her voice still held the huskiness of sleep in it despite having been up for a few hours. “Yes, I am fine. My mind simply wandered.” Sia stated and held her hand out for Kori’s paperwork. Kori stared at her for a moment unconvinced before she gave her the paperwork. “The survey for my floor’s been added in there as well.” “Good. Alright on with it the rest of you, give me the paperwork” Sia said and waved her hand for them to hurry up. She was anxious and wanted to do something with someone and her mind simply kept wandering to Voss and wondered what he was up to. She had thought of going over to Black Ash to visit him seeing as how she hadnt been out there in a while. She still hadnt officially taken her place as his Alpha female or even ran with the pack during their hunts. She wanted to but she had doubts. She had no problem with running a business and even had her own group that she presided over, so that wasnt her concern. Her concern was for her business and those that worked for her. How would that work out? She’d told Voss before that she didnt play when it came to her money. She had three simple rules for anyone wanting to associate with her. One, dont mess with her money. Two, dont mess with her family which included but not limited to her adoptive daughter or those that work for her whom she called her babies. Last but not least dont mess with her. She had to be sure that all the pieces would fall in place and there would be no issues , but she knew for a fact that nothing was ever that easy. “Mistress…”Mateo said after clearing his throat. The look on his face was annoyed as he held out the papers for his floor. It’s been an uphill battle for him to keep his distance from Sia because she was with Voss now and he was one Pi’s guard now. He put all of his energy into assisting Pi when needed while keeping an eye on the budding relationship between her ad Tommy. He wore his collar and chains , along with an extra long white shirt that he wore to bed. His hair was disheveled and he looked as if he could fall asleep at any moment despite being fully awake. “Everything is there. I have no issues or concerns to report. If anything comes up, i will let you know.” “Thank you. How are thing’s with Pi?” She asked as she looked down at his paperwork. Mateo sighed and shrugged. “She is doing really well. As you know, she’d done a really good job maintaining order in the Palace during Black Ash rank trials , despite having to deal with Antonio. She is picking up her duties rather quickly as well as building rapport with the residents.” Mateo stated and shifted knowing what she really wanted to know about. “That’s good, and…?” She said and looked up at him. The domineering look she gave huim made him miss their time together which caused his face to flush. “She and Tommy are growing closer. She seems to really like him. Do you want him to be taken off the roster and given a different job?” He asked with a raised brow. Sia seemed to think it over and shook her head as she turned to Jahi. “No it’s fine for now. If she wants him off the roster then she can speak with me about it herself.” She said and held out her hand for his paperwork. She began to think about Pi’s budding relationship and could feel a headache coming on. She was torn regarding her daughter’s relationship because she was reluctant to allow anyone to have any kind of control over her daughter. Did that make her controlling? Probably . Could this cause issues down the road? Definitely. Did she give a shit? Absolutely not. She’d keep her locked up to keep her safe if she could but she also wanted Pi to broaden her horizon and come out of her bubble. She knew that wouldnt happen if she held onto her too tightly. “M’Lady?” Zenovi asked hesitantly as they gave Sia another worried look, though honestly the first one never went away. Their voice served to bring Sia from her thoughts again. “Yes?” She asked absently. “Mistress, you seem very distracted today.” Mateo stated. Sia sighed and rested her head in the palm of her hand. “Honestly , i am very distracted. There is so much to deal with but my mind is not here.” She said. “It’s with Voss, huh?” Kori asked curiously as she swished her coffee with a conspiratorial grin. Sia blushed profusely and Kori laughed. “Ata, you owe me a hundred bucks..” Jahi smacked their teeth and rolled their eyes at Kori. “Yeah, yeah you’ll get it later.” When they saw the look on Sia’s face Ata gave a sheepish grin and ran their hand through their hair. “If you are so preoccupied with him , then just go see him. You’ll feel better.” Mateo said softly. “That would mean Pi would need to over look things and finish the inspections of the residential areas.” Sia said thoughtfully as the wheels began to spin in her head. “You know what, I will go and pay Black Ash a visit.” Sia said decisively. Ata and Kori chuckled while Zenovi still wore a worried expression. The five of them were her closest friends and family. They didnt have to work the rooms if they didnt want to. They were the only ones that could speak with her freely, though most times they called her by titles. She had personally brought the five of them into her fold and with their help King’s Palace grew. It was why she trusted them enough to be supervisors of their floors. “ when i am not here, i of course expect you all to assist Pi as you do me.” She said and reached for the intercom. “Pi and Ro, could you two come to my office please?” She turned to the five SUPs and smiled to them. Thank you all for your concern and continued assistance in the running of the Palace. I would like you all to continue the inspections fro the rest of the palace and gather reports for me to go over later. Speak to the staff and see if there are any issues with them that eeds tending to. As always use your better judgement , make a report and place it on my desk.” Sia paused and shook her head. “Never mind. Give your reports to Pi since she will be the only one with a key.” “As you wish M’Lady.” They said in unison before turning to leave.
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Voss
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Confidence is not 'They will like me'. Confidence is I'll be fine if they don't.
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Post by Voss on Jul 23, 2021 9:46:36 GMT -5
Pi's was in her family's part of the King's Palace privacy wing, climbing to the rooftop garden hours ago. She was going over some digital paperwork dealing with a discrepancy in the cash flow. It was from a newer client who left collateral until they would pay. She vetted the client, knowing he had the money. It was coming close to the time he usually showed up for his next session with another girl. Pi was ready to make a cautionary tale of him if he did not have the money. She was not going to do this again.
The first mistake was letting someone use collateral. It made Pi look weak in front of her mothers 'babies'. Her pad was useful to her in many ways. She was calculating The King's palaces finances on it currently, Pi had personally asked to be made by one of Voss's pack members. It was encrypted along with a double code kill switch. Failed attempts at the password would have a download and wipe done upon the pad.
Using the E pen to swipe through spreadsheets, rearranging time schedules if there was a cancellation. Re-doing time off and the loans to Mango's club. She was about finished with those when she looked at the time. She realized it was the morning meeting for her mother. She got up finishing her cup before heading down to set her dish in the sink. She set the pad down, heading straight for her room to change from her nightgown. Donning her jewelry and earrings after applying her lotion that removed her scent.
She would slip a form-fitting dress a slit coming down from her thigh, on stockings with a garter belt. She preferred the more alluring attire than her former childish dresses.
Childish attire made her feel unease in this line of work. The thought only graced her mind for a moment before she slipped her six-inch stiletto heels. She felt she blended in more, though often or not a customer might mistake her for one of Sia's babies. That was fine with her, she could have those around her correct them for her. It was easy to lean into the fact that her mother treated her fragile and produced a set of bodyguards.
For the matter she was fragile, undue stress or weight, hell even physical strain could put her under for the day or forever. This was a reminder for her every day to let other's handle her so-called light work. Whenever she took a deep breath there was someone there to watch her like a hawk, or if she had to stop to let her heart catch up.
She would leave her room taking up the pad setting it in a shoulder purse. Making her way from their private wing she looked for a guard, he and she seemed to not be there at the moment. So Pi ventured to the head of the lobby of The King's Palace. It was not far just a few hallways and stairs.
She sniffed seeing if she could catch any scents, but here was void of that. Her nose sometimes would be overwhelmed when she stepped outside for the lack of anything inside of Kings Palace walls. The grip on those within the walls of The King's Palace had lessened. For those that had been with Sia, her mother the longest, they had a little more leash.
She chalked it up to her having other things on her mind, kinda like Voss. Everyone that wanted their limbs intact pretended like they did not know of the mated pair. The Allure of a lone businesswoman in this type of work was crucial. Being mated often gave competition the idea, that you were, handed your spot by a man. Pi's mother was clear on that.
When she stepped into the lobby she felt her heart pick up the pace for a moment as she had traveled too quickly down the stairs. It was not that bad just reminded her that she should take her time. She would move towards the lobbies desk to check on the memo's that were left over the week. She would put them in the shredder than the recycle bin before printing out new ones for the first three of the week.
She hardly ever went past that because it might change. She filed the schedule from her pad to the computer at the desk, leaving a copy behind, for the secretary to use. She had to sweep the pad every time she connected to an open-source.
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The shadow of the room housed a hazel fire-orange and gold orbs focused on the group ahead. His broad shoulders with a wide chest rose and fell in an evening breathing. His dark midnight features made him hard to see in true darkness. The dark brown-black dreads hung about his shoulders. The beads in his hair glistened if the light hit them, gold outer beads sat on either end of ivory etched ones. They held key points to keep the were in check.
His goatee had ones as well, the dark hair hanging down in braids with two sections beaded. He wore a pair of comfy worn looking Gi pants. One leg had a patch at the bottom of a Martial Arts tournament. His arms rested across his chest as he stood listening to the group speak to Sia about their surveys.
He did not seem all that interested in the paperwork. Though his attention was focused when they started speaking on things regarding her well-being. He had always kept an eye on Mateo and Kori even when she had chosen them for her guard. He like Sia had a hard time trusting anyone else, the only reason he and Sia were close was for what they had gone through together.
The meeting over the last few weeks had changed, mentioning more time off. The event that had happened had lasting effects, he had seen Sia change slightly. It worried him at first the way her walls were open more to those closest. He knew that even with them originally she had boundaries that were set, set because of their past. It was something they spoke little on, not needing words for it.
Now her two guards were elsewhere, and this had not set well with him. He had grown used to her having someone by her side constantly. Now she was with her mate, which he had yet been able to speak to or see much of. Not that she needed approval, he was there to serve her for what she had done for him. His arms unfolded and he adjusted his shoulders upon hearing about Sia's adopted child.
He had noticed Tommy and her growing closer from his shadowed perspective. He had little to do with the girls' protection figuring she had plenty of it. Though when Sia's concerns came into play he turned his focus on what she needed. So far he saw Tommy as little harm to the girl he noticed her heart around him seemed more relaxed as well as her body posture. At least from the glimpse, he got of her. She had been handling the books and checks for a little while since her mother's distractions.
Hearing the group speaking upon the wants for Tommy he could not help but smirk for a moment. It was gone as soon as it was there, he pushed off the wall moving slowly towards the group. His intake of breath was silent though he exhales sounding like a low growling purr. He moved to set the small stack of paper in her hand for the heterosexual floor, his evaluation was critiqued down to the rooms and their cleanliness afterward. He had a few new hires in his section he was over being in the palace already. For not only the safety of the long-term clients but those that worked around them.
He would most likely be discussing later on with whoever took a look at the papers. Knowing that she would not be handling any of this, he imagined that the testing that had been done on the left her body in the perpetual need of offspring.
He found himself needing to meditate or channel the energy into something else to cut the connection to that primal need. His eyes rolled at the conversation and made a clicking noise with his teeth as if tsking the group.
When Ushered to do her bidding he knew the group would do as told, he included.
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Ro could feel the static this early in the morning, he had just cleaned the dungeon the night before with the living doll's help. It was ready for this week's inspection and rotation if punishments were needed. He currently was sated and needed no sustenance.
Though if beckoned to do his job he would do so without a word. He and Sia often had a love-hate relationship, even as he avoided her daughter now like the plague.
His shift in focus kept his issues at bay. Flipping the light off as he climbed the stairs heading for the lobby to set the pagers alert system on the desk of the secretary.
Seeing Pi he froze watching her fiddle with things on the desk seeing that the person had not been available yet. He would start to move closer to set the alerts on the desk when his and her name was called over the intercom system. As she turned around they locked eyes as he set the items on the desk. They were inches from each other, at first he noticed the discomfort from her.
When she finally relaxed noticing he had no possessiveness feeling toward her, it made him smile briefly. He figured it was because he was full that he did not feel that way. It still was slightly a shock, even when not hungry before he had the drive to go after her. Now not at all.
" We should head that way," Ro stated as he moved towards the hall, Pi hesitated for a moment before following.
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Voss now sat at the meeting table, collecting his thoughts as he stared at the etching on the grand table. Earlier he had been by Anthony's and Kia's place to hand off a folder full of shift changes, access to the new system being put into place. Along with items that needed to be voted on at the next meeting, options, and blank spaces for ideas. He left it with Anthony's mate Kia. For now, Voss was not useing the link of the pack, after the slip-up during the trial.
He had been trying to learn on his own, now he was asking for assistance from Chakori through mediation. Voss had been speaking with her about other things on his mind as well. They had been the night before talking about his past, and what the collar around his neck meant. She had let him touch on the subject before prodding further.
Now being sat alone in the Meeting hall had him thinking about wanting to expand. He knew that it was not a good idea to do so until they as a pack had formed a strong bond. A few key people that were a big part of the pack still had not come home. He was holding off on demanding permanently their return, him being Alpha, and letting his Beta curb them before he would not allow them back. In all fairness, he had not cared about such things until the confrontation.
He had debated several times in disbanding his connection, though how profitable it has been was the reason for staying. Voss wondered if now was just a pride thing that held the anger for the joke was. It is the collar around his neck, it in all its glory was just a tracking device and insurance that he didn't rip her head off. He remembered in the youth of him, the power she held. It now is a former shadow of itself that made him wonder why she still poked the bear. The liking was much like La La, an unstable marred mind, mixed with no fear of death. His mind had been going like that for hours sweeping back and forth through it all. He let out a sigh and leaned back pulling a patch off the skin on his neck. It had the packs' voices rushing into him, the discussions, arguments.
It sounding like a crowded train station as his headache came back along with it. He needed a break from everything was his main thought to himself.
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Post by Eliora on Aug 4, 2021 16:16:23 GMT -5
As she watched them head out of her office, she smiled. People could say what they wanted about the King’s Palace and how she ran things, but she didnt give a fuck. This was her home and those within its walls were her family and they loved each other. They shared ups and downs like any other family did but their obstacles never broke them.
Sia drummed her hands on her desk and looked down with a know grin at the claw marks on her desk. She gently ran her fingers over them as she remembered that night. She initially was highly pissed because Voss had destroyed such a beautiful yet expensive piece of furniture. Now? She wouldnt replace it for anything, plus it gave her something to tease him about.
She pulled out her phone and dialed him up as she waited for Pi and Ro to come into her office. She began to read over the reports that she’d been handed , starting with Zenovia’s.
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Eliora was never too far away. Lottie was protected by guards assigned by Voss though the man seemed not to comprehend that he too needed guards himself. The incident during the trial irritated her skin and she wouldnt let the man out of her sight for too long. She wasnt a nuisance as she kept guard and stayed far enough away that she didt interfere in whatever he was doing.
For instance like the meditation and therapy session that he had undergone with Chakori. She was down the hall and out of the way to give him some privacy though anyone who needed to speak with him had to go through her, even Anthony. Part of her wanted to think it was because she was guarding Voss, though the other part knew that she was doing it to cause him grief. The asshole had put a hit on her if she had returned back to the pack simply because he was afraid of what she might do.
Thankfully Voss allowed her to come back freely, otherwise there would have been several dead bodies littering the pack territory. Did this make her an asshole? Possibly. Did she gove any fucks? Absolutely not. It wasnt as if she could just up and kill him. Well she could, though the aftermath would be a pain in the ass and she didnt want to make Lottie cry.
With a sigh, she turned and headed for the meeting room when she felt a disturbance in the pack link. She wore a simple blue sundress with what looked like black paint splotches that were placed in a pattern. Her black and white hair was braided down her back and she wore wrap-around sandals. As she walked down the hall, her hand reflexively went to the spot where her ankh used to be. When her fingers didnt touch anything, she paused and closed her eyes as she remembered she had sealed it for her children.
Her children….she wondered how they were doing. She could feel her mothering instincts kick in but she had to firmly remind herself that she had no right to try to act as a mother to them when she hadnt been around to raise them. They were still young, not quite an adult but she hoped they were well taken care of wherever they were. Her thoughts then turned to Casey and she began to really seem like a total screw up of a mother.
She growled and forced her thoughts in another direction. Voss. she walked into the Meeting room and saw him deep in troubling thoughts. “Penny for your thoughts?” she asked with a small smile. She knew she could use the distraction and he looked as if he could use one as well.
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Voss
Warrior
Confidence is not 'They will like me'. Confidence is I'll be fine if they don't.
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Pack Status: New Dawn, Other
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Post by Voss on Aug 29, 2022 11:37:43 GMT -5
Ro walked down the hallway toward her office, Pi had noticed he did not look her up and down since she had been dressing this way or have the hunger in his eyes he once had. She smiled a little bit knowing that the dungeon had been a great place for him but her mind wandered to the fact that it seemed more than that. She shook her head a little, the thoughts pooling and placing them elsewhere. It was something she could muddle over later. She took the data pad out ready to shift things if her mother had anything she wanted to change. She came to an abrupt stop into the back of Ro who would gently push her to the side so those coming out of the office could make their way.
Pi was going to protest but as soon as she took a breath he removed his hand as if he was just making sure she was safe. She turned a little red for not paying attention. It was a shock to see a very tall and dark and handsome man she had not seen before. She lowered her eyes seeing Tommy and blushed a little trying not to look at him not wanting it to darken the redness on her cheeks. Ro just laughed making it worse as she held the data pad up as if she was gonna smack it against his chest. Ro just strolled into the room his body was stiff when he entered the room feeling all the emotion that was filtered, the chaos that had left the room he had pulled a little from.
It was not a thing he would do to Sia out of respect unless it was for the safety of those at the end of her wrath. He would remain standing as Pi came in she was fanning her face a little to make the heat leave her face. She wanted to stomp and yell at Ro but the facade of being proper was back as she stood by Ro waiting for whatever may be set before them. Ro seemed very Interested in how she was carrying herself. He was impressed.
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Voss heard her voice and a cocky smile donned his lips."Oh, just of the most recent shit show because of my issues." He said with a laugh as he pointed at the collar and then stuck the patch on his coat the hum of voices seemed a little easier to handle with the hour's rest from it. He would frown a little before smiling." Besides mine is being handled well. I am more concerned for you. "He said with his hands in his pockets.
He walked towards her him looking over his dress he would nod." More stylish than me even. "He knew better than to push on any subject she didn't want to speak of. " I have made a large empire without really trying. Now I am not trying to step into shit pile. Balance is not easy." He said with a laugh. His eyes looked better this day, they were not darkened by the lack of sleep. "I am glad you insist on guarding me." He said as he let out a grunt." I could have lost a lot." He would cough turning into a clearing of his throat as the phone in his pocket rang loudly. He would pull it out quickly and open it." Lady Sia," His voice was husked at her call, her phone ring tone was Six - Get down. He licked his lips as he looked at Eliora his heart beating quickly. He wanted to speak to her openly on the phone, but dirty talk would have to be for another time. He had questions for Eliroa about a certain moment of what had happened.
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Post by Eliora on Sept 1, 2022 22:32:46 GMT -5
Seeing his cocky grin had her narrowing her eyes at him. “That’s tough.” She said taking a good look at the collar he showed her. “Its hard enough dealing with my own demons, I cant imagine opening myself up to that constant voices of all the pack members.” She said with a sigh and a shrug. Just the thought of anyone else in her head cause something under her skin to crawl and it sent a chill down her spine. “Concerned about me, huh?” she asked in mock surprise. “Well don’t worry too much. I can make do.” She said instinctively putting up a wall of defense.
She cleared her throat feeling a bit uncomfortable having someone ask how she was doing and mean it. Whenever anyone ever asked, she would give the automatic response of “I’m ok”. She never had a reason to get further into it because she knew they didn’t really care about her well being in the end and were only being polite. Voss on the other hand was a stubborn ass and he made it all to clear that he was sincere about helping her. Despite that though, she couldn’t bring herself to get too far into how she was doing. Opening up never helped her and wouldn’t be safe for many reasons, so it was hard for her to do so.
She was grateful when he changed the subject. She gave him a wry smile and rolled her eyes when he walked over. “yea sure I am, Mr. Suave. I need a new wardrobe.” She replied with an embarrassed laugh. Compliments always made her cringe because she wasn’t sure what to do with them.
“Yea, maintaining balance takes a lot of work. But it gets easier when you have dependable people to help you bear the weight of it. You have a good group of people here that could help you maintain your empire.” She said in thought. “Given some time, it’ll be running like a well-oiled machine.” She laughed a little. She’d taken note that he seemed to be sleeping better at night and she was happy for him. He had enough on his plate and lack of sleepy shouldn’t be a factor.
She blushed lightly and growled softly at him when he thanked her. “You are welcome.” She said and absently rubbed her hands down her dress thankful for the sound of his phone taking his attention. She fought back a laugh at how he answered the phone, she could hear his heartbeat pick up. She grinned and held her hands up as she stepped away to give him a little privacy to speak to his girlfriend. “Go ahead an talk to your woman.” She said with a teasing grin.
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“Hey Sexy.” Sia purred into the phone as he answered. Hearing his voice warmed her from head to toe and sent electric thrill coursing through her with his voice alone “I’ve missed you something fierce.” She said purring with feigned sadness. “Mmm, the things I could do to you right now… oo baby, I’d love to make your toes curl again.” She said with a soft growl and sultry laugh.
When she saw Ro walk in, she smiled and waved at him to come in closer before turning back to her call. “Are you free today, love? I need to do a little shopping today and wanted you to accompany me.” She said with a smile until she spotted her darling Pi and her mouth dropped. She was gorgeous and Sia wanted nothing more than to cover her up. “Look at my sexy baby.” She muttered unable to stop the smile on her face. “Who’re you trying to look good for?” She teased Pi. She loved that Pi was coming into her own and she was living for it. “Voss, my baby thinks she grown now.” She teased with motherly pride. She wore a knowing smile as she took note of Pi’s blushing face coming in her office and knew of only one fucker that could get that reaction from her.
For a moment she wondered if she would need to have a word with Tommy before they headed out though she’d decided to start doing things a little different and that meant giving Pi more space to grown and come into her own. So far, Sia was loving the transition.
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Voss
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Confidence is not 'They will like me'. Confidence is I'll be fine if they don't.
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Pack Status: New Dawn, Other
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Post by Voss on Sept 2, 2022 13:36:02 GMT -5
The way she dodged complements was clever, he had hoped that perhaps with time she might feel less awkward. She always knew how to reassure others but herself was like singled out. He would have to speak more on it later though. Hearing Sia speak in such a manor made him blush even though Eliora was moving away he cleared his throat as it turned into a chuckle." You sure you want more marks on your desk?" He laughed a little as he kicked a rock and leaned against a rock. He frowned when she mumbled and then he realized she was speaking about Pi and he chuckled lightly.
Pi heard her mother and blushed even deeper as she heard she was talking to Voss." Mother!" Voss would laugh hearing the young woman's exasperated exclamation. It tickled him she picked on her sometimes. "Yes I am free. Always for you." He could move things around in a instant. He would lick his lip." I mean can you tear yourself away from your Palace?"
He knew she was eager to see him and go about. But a rule was never interfered with her money, he understood that sentiment. It was a second thought when he spoke again." So can you tell me what kind of shopping we are doing?"He had a idea that it was for more people for her palace. But he wanted to make sure. It would all depend on where they were going whether or not he would be going alone with her.
Pi looked over at Ro who was silently laughing before he would watch her face turn a darker red before she got up and turned her back to him as she fanned herself to calm her boiling anger now that he had laughed at her. He would raise a brow, wanting to know where she was going. It was a dangerous time to actually be out and about right now. He heard that more Hunters had moved in the area after a prominent one had been offed by a group of rogues wolves. He was not about to let her go out with the distraction. He would be a main target, the talk was he had a bounty for his pelt and head. He had thought about turning it in a few times, specially since it had jumped in zeros. He let out a sigh wanting to speak with her but seeing she was speaking to the distraction he knew it could be a while.
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Jahi walked down the hall on his floor making sure that the back doors were clear and not crowded with junk. He saw a small group cleaning up messes from a room that was being readied for another client in about a hour and he let out a deep sigh seeing a few light bruises on one of them. He saw it was covered by accessories he would note it and look down at her she nodded handing him the persons stub. It was then marked it was his second time roughing up a girl that was not meant for that kind of play. He would take care of it personally if it happened a third time. He had equipment that was listed and categorized for each person. Certain things could not be sanitized good enough to use for more then one person. He stopped at the end of the hall setting his clip board in the sections station for him. He noticed that it was a lul in the day, making his way down to the actual living quarters of several of the residents. Seeing that Tawny arguing with another in the hall. "Tawny?!"She jumped at the dominant tone he used as the other person walked off not wanting to be circled in. She did not look at him, as he approached.
" What is going on. You have been fighting with a few others lately. " She did not say anything yet until he sighed." I think I should stop going to mango's I am extra tired is all." He frowned a little as she was one of the first to volunteer. Though he was aware the change did come a week after the switch in her schedule. He let out a sigh." I see. Finish the week out with them and then I will find someone else."
He might have to personally speak with the owner of Mango's. Tawny used to have a soft demeanor now she was bristled and wirey. He thought she could use a long pause in her work and speak with someone. Or visit the Dungeon Master.
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Post by Eliora on Sept 3, 2022 0:25:59 GMT -5
Chuckling softly, Sia blew Pi a small kiss and held up her index finger indicating she needed another moment for her call. Hearing Voss clear him throat had a knowing smiling claiming her lips. Her fingers lightly touched the deep grooves in her desk and bit her lip. “Im glad to hear it.” She beamed. “Baby, even a Queen needs a break from her thrown every now and then.” She chuckled.
“Besides, it’ll be in good hands while Im out.” She said and motioned for Ro and Pi to take a seat in the chairs in front of desk. When he asked about, she wanted to buy she looked thoughtful for a moment before she rummaged through one of her desk drawers for some paperwork. When she found what she was looking for, her tone turned more businesslike.
“I’m looking to add a bit more variety to the Palace roster. Although we’ve changed from the Cat House, we still have quite few cats. The wolves, hyenas and foxes add a bit of diversity, though I feel we need a bit more. So I’m thinking some snakes and birds.” She said and placed the papers down on the desk. “I also want a pet monkey.” She said offhandedly with a smile.
Although she was away, she was always working in some form or fashion. She was running a business true, but she was also overseeing a home and many people who had needs. It was her responsibility to see those needs are met. “A mother’s job is never done.” She said softly. She waved those thoughts away. “Aside from that just some regular irregular household shopping and quality time with my Boo.” She said in a cheeky manner.
“It’s been a while since I last visited Black Ash territory. I figured it would be nice to visit and see everybody.” She said softly as she remembered the last time she was there. She cleared her throat and went back to the conversation at hand. “Should I meet you or did you want to pick me up?” she asked with a raised brow.
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After hoping out of the shower, Tommy had put on one of his silk robes and the soft smooth texture of the fabric had him wondering if Pi’s skin was that soft as he ran his hands across it. His long snow-white hair was braided and soaked, and he wrapped it in a towel to dry. He enjoyed air drying both his body and hair in his favorite spot in front of his bow window when the sun was high, but it wasn’t high enough for him to enjoy to the fullest. Though he doubted he’d be able to lay still for too long.
He remembered the glimpse he caught of Pi earlier and felt his body stir in response. He groaned softly and ran a hand roughly over his face and heaved a heavy sigh. He’d thought the cold shower would have helped him but apparently her effect on him couldn’t so easily be washed away. Courting Pi was literally courting death but if it was for her then it’d be worth it. To see her beautiful green eyes light up when speaking about music, the deep blush in her cheeks that rivaled her red hair yea it would worth the death that would await him.
When he noticed his train of thought he cleared his throat knowing he was only going to get worked up. He figured he’d go out and mingle for a few. He left his hair wrapped and slipped on some silken black and gold pajamas slipping his feet in a pair of white fluffy bunny slippers. His clients tended to spoil him with gifts, and he was pretty good at ignoring most of them though the bunny slippers slowly became his favorite as they reminded him of Pi.
He smiled and headed out of his apartment into the common area when he heard arguing followed by a sharp command from Jahi when he called Tawny had even him flinching and he was not even near them. He was in his own thoughts about Pi before coming out that he didn’t catch what had happened before Jahi interfered. He watched as Jahi spoke with Tawny for a moment and frowned slightly as it seemed so out of character for her to get reprimanded unless she and the other stooges were having a jam session or just goofing off.
He walked over to them, intending to brighten the mood. It wouldn’t do to have any trouble in the common area. “Good morning you two.” He said with a bright smile. “Have any of you eaten yet?”
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Post by Voss on Sept 3, 2022 8:56:33 GMT -5
Voss had started moving as he paced slowly hearing her say it would be in good hands. He figured Pi was taking on more business as the last time he had visited she had been running around going through paperwork until she noticed how close they were getting. Then she made herself scarce. He could not help but chuckle at that remembering she had a blush on her face at a mere kiss between them. He shook his head as he let out a sigh." Good, good. "
When she went on speaking about what kind of variety she wanted for the palace he raised a brow. It was interesting that she had developed a wider base for her clientele. He wondered if it was because of helping with the trail. He knew that she encountered a few that she had wanted to take. He noticed the change in her voice, he still wondered if she noticed this change.
Pi and Ro looked at each other before sitting down while her mother rattled off what she was wanting. Ro seemed neutral in his emotion as he watched and waited for her to get off the phone. Pi however wondered if her mother had the urge for more children again. Not that she would not mind a brother or sister, she just thought something was drawing her away from work. She knew he did often but this seemed a little different.
He stopped pacing when she said she was coming to black Ash, he winced a little." My car is still being made again. Finding a good body for this year is hard to find. " He said." I highly doubt you want to ride in a large-ass army truck." He was not about to drive a motorcycle. The last time he did that he found himself having the urge to change and run because of the rush of the air. " I am afraid that you will have to meet me here darling."
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Tawny was getting impatient with the reprimand and she felt her skin crawl until Tommy spoke of it being a good morning." It's Morning. I don't know about good." She said with a half smirk," No I haven't eaten. " Jahi stretched a little feeling the tension from the woman like a live wire. He could tell she was not in control of any of her emotions.
He would shake his head," I have yet to eat either, though I had a strong tea this morning." She stared at Jahi for a moment." Well, I am starving. Lead the way, Tommy." She said with a smile. She just wanted away from a point where she might get disciplined. Jahi shrugged his shoulders." What was it supposed to be this morning?" He had forgotten because of this morning's meeting.
His stomach was not yet growling but he could eat and he wanted to observe Tawny some more. He was sure it wasn't drugs, there were no marks on her that were visible anyway. And being tired never bothered her before, both actions she performed here and at mango's were about the same in exertion. It had caught his eye one day after a shift she had what seemed like she was scuffed up a bit.
When he had asked she said she did something embarrassing like fall off the pole while practicing at the end of the shift. Now he was thinking that was a lie, he would have to make a special exit to go to Mango's. He would have to speak with Pi about when her mother was elsewhere.
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Post by Eliora on Sept 5, 2022 21:44:08 GMT -5
Sia’s expression turned apologetic when Voss reminded her of what Eliora had done to his car. She’d heard about what had happened and it angered her on all fronts. She was grateful that she hadn’t lost him nor Lottie. She hadn’t spent much time getting to know Voss’s daughter and often wondered how she would be received by the young woman. She didn’t know what she’d do if she ended up hating her, though it’d make things a bit awkward.
“you’re right, I definitely wouldn’t want to be seen in such an unsightly contraption if I had a choice.” She said with a shudder then she had a second thought about transporting her new purchases back home. Maybe a big ass army truck wouldn’t such bad thing to bring but she sure as hell wasn’t riding in one. “Hmm, we could bring one of your big ass army trucks to use for purchases but yea, no still not getting into one unless its life or death.”
She practically bubbled when he called her ‘darling’. The endearment accompanied by his accent made her want to jump his bones. “Meeting you there is no problem at all, love. Let me wrap things up here and I’ll be on my way. See you soon.” She purred and hung up the phone. She was feeling giddy and wore a big smile as she put her phone down then remembered Pi and Ro were sitting right in front of her.
“Good morning baby.” She said sheepishly to Pi she looked over to Ro and gave a respectful nod. “Ro.” She cleared her throat and shifted slightly in her chair. “Mkay, so I’m more than sure you guys have an idea of why you were called in here. I want to do a bit of shopping and spend time with Voss.” She said and turned to Pi. “While I am gone, I would like for you to take charge of things. I will also need the quarantine wing to be ready to receive incoming bodies.”
She then turned to Ro with a lifted brow. “Do you think you can give her a hand with that?” she asked. She heard a soft knock on the door and knew it was Tia coming to stand guard for Pi seeing as how this would be one of those times when Mateo was unable to escort her unless she was leaving the premises. “Come in.” Sia said with a sigh and Tia quietly came in and stood obediently at the door. She was still in her pajamas and had on a bonnet, but she was wide awake and alert.
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Tommy smiled at Tawny and wiggled his toes in his bunny slippers. “Well, you know we can make any morning a good morning. Remember when you change the way you look at things the thigs you look at change. A change in perspective is in order ma’am.” He said with a chuckled then paused and shuddered. “Ugh, that was philosophical throw up. On no, im doing it again! Save me with some breakfast! I implore you!” he said acting shocked and frightened while trying to keep a straight face.
When Jahi said he hadn’t eaten either, Tommy’s feline ear twitched and his tail bristled. “No sir that will not do! A hard-working man such as yourself must not miss a meal. What is this world coming to? It’s a good thing I’m here to make ‘morning’ a good one and a ‘good morning’ a better one.” He said with a wink as he sidled up to Jahi though didn’t stay too long, not wanting to get fussed at too. “No wonder you two are grouchy, you need food in your bellies.” He chuckled and went to place his arm around Tawny’s shoulders as he made a show of thinking over the breakfast menu. He tended to memorize it because he wanted to make sure that some of Pi’s favorites were included on the menu.
“Hmm, let’s see…” He said thoughtfully as he led the way to the dinning area. “Eggs in all forms, Sausage, bacon, grits, waffles, hashbrowns, corn beef hash, pancakes, toast, fresh fruits, juice, coffee, cereals and I think they had some bagels down there but I cant be sure. They were really cooking up a storm this morning.” He said conversationally. He wondered how Pi’s morning was going and hoped she’d worn that outfit with him in mind. He felt his body stir at the thought and figured it would be best if he didn’t follow that line of thinking right now.
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Post by Voss on Sept 6, 2022 8:21:35 GMT -5
Voss would chuckle hearing her say no to the riding in one, but needing for the purchase. He licked his lips a little," I can have someone follow us once I arrive, It should able to carry any purchase you get. " He turned looking for Eli as he heard the change in her voice it made him want to laugh and tease her but he kept it to himself, " See you soon my darling."
It was soon that he closed the phone and shoved his hands into his pockets as he let out a growl as he closed his eyes for a long moment as he let out a chuckle. It was when he opened his eyes he saw his daughter before him. He had not heard her walk up or anything. She was being bouncie a little as she laughed at how his face reddened a little. " Where you talking to a friend?" She asked, he found it funny how even though she was grown she kept a child like mentality when it came to questioning him.
He would put his arm around her slowly and jostler her a little," No, I was talking to my mate. "She widened her eyes a little." Why hasn't she ran with us yet?" She said softly. " I thought you said that alpha's of the pack ran together." He smiled to her. "Yes, perhaps she will soon." He was not going to explain things to her without confusing her.
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Pi was watching her mother with a raised brow her leg crossed over her other as she watched biting her lip a little holding in a laugh at her display. " Morning Momma. " Ro would be smiling lightly it would fade as he bowed his head a little trying not to laugh. Pi would straighten her smile as she listened to her mother speak on what she wanted. Her data pad she would take notes. When her mother spoke to Ro her eyes shot up from her pad to look at her mother about to say something.
" No, I can not." He said in a tone that spoke he was not going to sit and baby sit her young adult. " I will not be staying here and babysitting. She is perfectly safe with her guards and those around her." He shifted in his seat." You however are going out with out guards. I am a punisher. So I will be going with you. I do not care if your Mate is a alpha. " He spoke to her like he was her equal.
Pi bit her lip again before looking back with a smile at Tia before going back to her data pad. It was making the room full of tension. It was then she spoke." I, do not need his help Mother." SHe was about to say more but decided against it.
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Tawny was a little perturbed until Tommy acted all goofy, she could not help but laugh a little. "Yes, quickly before the rambling starts and my grumpies consumes me." It was a long yawn that escaped her as she watched him saddle up to Jahi who seemed to stiffen briefly before letting out a breath of air and a small chuckle as the tension quickly defused as he put his arm around her he could feel her briefly stiffen then relax as he escorted her speaking on the menu. She knew tommy was just trying to lighten the mood.
Jahi followed them watching Tawny seem to relax with him being around. He would definitely have to have a meeting with Pi after Sia left about tawny. He knew this woman as the one that was normally like tommy. Cheerie and boustrous, though shy with new people. It was something he would have to talk to the misfits part of her little group that was the first to meet the Princess of King's Palace.
For now though he was going to get something to eat, he was feeling the need to have a plate piled high. Tawny yawned again before she gently poked Tommies side." So have you and the princess been knocking boots yet."She said randomly trying to see if she could get a rise out of him. And as if not waiting for him to speak on it she would chuckle." waffles for me and sausage." Jahi was going to get mostly meat and eggs with some grits and. He pulled out a bottle of his Gi pockets of mad dogs 357 ready to pour it on food. He loved the hotness.
He knew the answer to her question, it would be no or he still would not be working. Though he thought perhaps he would be dead. He knew that even though she often tells those that live under this roof could have fun, she doubted she just wanted anyone sleeping with her young woman of a daughter.
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Post by Eliora on Sept 6, 2022 14:25:35 GMT -5
Eliora leaned on the stone wall with her eyes closed. She ignored the conversation Voss was having with Sia and had her ears tuned to other sounds. She’d heard Lottie walk up but didn’t stop her, she merely smiled at Voss’s embarrassment. She opened one eye and looked in their direction when they mention a pack run. She couldn’t remember if she gone on any with them and the more, she thought about it, it was confirmed that she hadn’t. well, that is unless you count the time during the trials were she ran against Anthony in his car. “The only way they’d have any chance of keeping up with me.” She boasted under her breath with a proud grin.
She gently pushed off the wall and walked over to join them. “Hey Lottie.” She said with an affectionate smile before lifting a curious brow at Voss. “So?”
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Sia gave an exasperated sigh when Ro bluntly refused to stay here with Pi, his next words had her bristling though. He was counted among the few she considered her equal and friend. It was times like these she regretted her decision to let them speak to her frankly. He had a valid point; Pi was very safe here. She still hadn’t settled on a replacement for Mateo and Kori was busy handling her supervisor duties for her floor. But fuck if she would back down and concede to Ro!
She looked at Ro’s expression and growled in frustration. She knew from experience that he was obstinate and that it would be a waste of time and her breath to try convincing him that she didn’t need him to go. She’d wanted to spend some quality alone time with Voss but now she’d have to do that with a six foot something brooding menace at her back. Admittedly those were some of the traits she liked about him.
She huffed in irritation and was about to say something when she heard Pi speak up as well. She gave Pi a hurt expression. “You too?” she asked. She closed her eyes on a sigh and raised her hands in defeat. “I guess I do go a little overboard about you sometimes.” She admitted with a sigh before looking straight at Ro. She figured she should’ve considered the fact that the two of them had drifted apart but seemed cordial for the most part. Having her try and put them together had to have been awkward.
“Fine. You can tag along Mr. Guard dog. Or would it be cat?” She asked thoughtfully. “Never mind it doesn’t matter. We’re leaving in five minutes. Can you bring the car up front?” She asked accepting her defeat. She sat up in her chair before grabbing her bag. “If you have any questions or concerns, speak with the Supervisors and if you feel uneasy the don’t hesitate to give me a call.” She said as she walked around her desk and sat on the corner of it.
She looked over at Tia and narrowed her eyes. “You better take care of my baby.”
“Always, Ma’am.” Tia said respectfully as she gave Pi a wink.
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Tommy was happy to see the tension between them lessen and they began to relax even a little. He hated when there was any problems or disagreement in the Palace. There were enough issues outside of these walls with people who hated this place and places like it existed. Although he understood living in close quarters can bring its own issues, he hated it when it happened because it bothered him a lot. He smiled when Tawny played along with him. “Yes, yes. It is imperative to keep the grumpies at bay. They are not allowed to have such a beautiful lady.” He said with a charming smile as he looked at her.
He was taken by surprise when Tawny poked him in the side, it caused him to giggle. He covered his mouth and turned as red as a tomato. Chuckling he rubbed the back of his neck. “You never heard that.” This time at her question, his blush reached his ears. “w..we haven’t gotten to that sorta point yet. Besides, I don’t want to mess it up. I don’t want her to hate me, not to mention self-preservation is very important. You know Lady Sia wants my head and my nuts ever since she found out we liked each other.” He replied sheepishly.
He cleared his throat and changed the topic back to breakfast. “You know waffles and sausage is good but Pancakes and Bacon is definitely better.” He said with a laugh. “What do you think Jahi?” he asked as they entered the dining area and saw all the food spread out buffet style. There were several other people in there eating already and there were many conversations going at once. The aroma was delectable and almost made him drool.
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Post by Voss on Sept 7, 2022 13:20:02 GMT -5
Voss looked to Eliora when she started for them. He heard the comment she made but chose to not make a face. He knew she was faster her stride alone with her size at a slower pace would be faster than theirs. Lottie smiled at Eliora," Hi Eli" She said with a giggle as she ran over to her and hug her tight for a moment before moving away from them as she seemed excited about something. Voss watched her for a moment seeing how affectionate his daughter was.
His smile faded briefly before he looked to Eliora." I am going shopping with Sia," He would look at his daughter as she hugged his side. " She will be coming to pick me up since I have yet to have a new car commissioned for me." He motioned to the garage. He was wondering who should drive the large army truck, would he need some people to keep an eye on what would be purchased?
Lottie looked up at him as he smiled down at her. " Can I go with you?" She asked as gently rubbed her back. "Let us see what happens once she gets here ok" He did not mind her coming but it depended on what they were shopping for. Lottie did not seem upset as he at least gave an answer to her. Nox would crawl out of her shirt to her shoulder as he sniffed the air he would poke her shoulder and then stretch his tiny hands out pointing in the direction her guards were coming from. SHe would try and hide behind her father holding very still. Voss chuckled lightly, he knew that if she had done this anywhere else he would of scolded her but as long as she didnt hide from them if she was out of the territory he was ok with her playing 'hide and seek' with them.
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Pi smiled holding the data pad close to her as she shook her head slightly." Mother I can not run this place with you trying to holding my hand all the time. Do not fiegn hurt mother. You know I love you. But I am a grown woman. " Ro shifted in his chair slightly as Pi spoke her voice was not playful like before hand. Now she sounded more like a business woman. It was eerie how she put on her mothers persona for the moment. It made him feel a chill go up his spine.
Ro stood up making sure to hook his jacket as he walked out of the room after she had conceded to the fact she was not going out alone. He knew things could happen in just the drive alone to their little hot hell hole could have her seeing trouble. He would move out of her office headed for the garage. It was a moment before he could choose which one should be brought. He took the town car making sure it was shining before he brought it out. The seats and back seat would have accessories for the ride. He would not need his stick this evening as he climbed in the car moving it to the front and park in the main velat.
Pi would sigh listening to her mother give her the same speech she always did, the sigh was not of frustration. It was of the familureness. She knew she could be married with two kids and running her own business and she still would tell her if she needed her she was there. This she enjoyed, though was glad her mother was giving her some space to make her own mistakes in life. Though these type of mistakes might end up her owing her mother a sum of money.
At least that is how she would feel if something went wrong. " I will call you immediately if I can not handle it mother. I doubt that will be a issue though. " She would stare at her mother for a moment then uncross her legs and stand. "besides Tommy, Mateo, and Tia would die for me if need be. Not that I want that. "She said with a laugh. She would kiss both her mothers cheeks before walking towards Tia puasing." You should go, before you change your mind." She would motion for Tia to open the door.
"I think you and I after mother return need to go do some shopping of our own. " She said to her with a smile, she could give her secret a gift. She enjoyed Tia's company very much.
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Tawny giggled softly when he made a girlish giggle, it was interesting enough to be in the presence of a shy and goofy type of person. She was ready to eat by the second though. She had been taking a cocktail of drugs to help keep her heat from her. Though she took another to keep her from freaking out when she was servicing a client. No one knew about that one, she would pop one in her mouth and swallow.
Jahi would raise a brow," Meat of any kind is salivating. Though I am particular to waakye " The dish most typical ones include fried plantains, the spaghetti-like talia, a black pepper sauce called shito, boiled eggs, avocados, a tomato-based soup which contains meat, and gari foto — a mashed sauce made with finely grated cassava.
It was a dish he would of had prefered. It was something he thought he might try and make later. He would settle for bacon and pancakes dipped in chocolate cream cheese. Though as he came to a stop near the area they would have breakfast he would smile." After you." He said opening the door for them.
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Post by Eliora on Sept 14, 2022 22:22:40 GMT -5
Eliora smiled at Lottie when she came over and hugged her. Her entire being softened whenever Lottie was around and she just wanted to mother the young woman who brought out maternal instincts in her that only ever came out for her siblings and her own children. Lottie represented her last connection she had to New Dawn and to Cinder. She was also one of the only people that Eliora would let touch her. Eliora gave her tight hug before letting her go as she moved away.
Lottie’s good mood was contagious, and Eliora couldn’t help the smile that played on her lips. She lifted a brow when Voss looked to her and spoke though at the mention of his car, she visibly cringed. She had ruined his car during the trials. She hadn’t given it a second thought back then though she since all the hype over the trials had ended, she’d been feeling guilty about it though part of her didn’t understand why it even mattered when they had so many vehicles for him to choose from. Besides, he was getting a new one, so it was all good.
“Going shopping with Sia?” she said thoughtfully. “So, this will be like your first date? How cute.” She said thoughtfully. “Oh and you mean ‘We’re” going shopping with Sia today. I’ll be on guard duty.” She said with a smile using a tone that left no room for compromise. Her demeanor softened and she chuckled softly when she noticed Lottie trying to hide behind her dad.
Eliora felt Lottie would be relatively safe with her guards, but as far as Eliora knew Voss didn’t have any aside from her. She had made it known that she would watch over him and Lottie. He’s out of his mind if he thought she wouldn’t be going because with or without his permission. Besides, she wanted front row seats to his date. She started to chuckle but covered it with a slight cough and cleared her throat.
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Sia gave Pi a pout then sighed and threw her hands up in the air, though she had to admit she was proud to hear the command in her voice. Her tone said ‘this is a job that im going to do so don’t get in the way ‘. Sia hear it and got excited but she kept a cap on it. “I know, I know. I promise I’m trying to back off.” She said in exasperation. Tia started to laugh though it quickly turned into a cough when Sia growled low in warning.
“Fine I will give you more responsibility here. It will allow me more time to put the plan in motion for the fertility clinic. The King’s Palace is my first baby just as you are, so I tend to get a tad bit overprotective. But you are right, I can’t expect you to be a successful businesswoman if I don’t give you the space to grow.” She stood from her seat on the desk and stretched before reaching over to cup Pi’s cheek so that she could give her a peck on the other cheek and boop her nose after Pi stood to her feet and kissed her cheeks
When Ro stood and walked out of the room, she watched him go with a lifted brow before turning back to Pi as she spoke. “Good girl. Those are valid points my dear.” Sia sighed in concession. “You are right, I should get going.” Sia said and grabbed her purse when she saw Tia open the door for Pi. Tia started to laugh but quickly covered it up with a slight cough.
“Ma’am, you may want to change out of your night clothes first.” She said sheepishly. Sia looked down and saw she wore her black silk pajama pants and a white spaghetti strap shirt and pink slippers. Sia stifled a laugh and agreed as she waved them off while she got dressed.
Tia spared Sia a glance as the Madam hurriedly went to her personal room to get dressed. When Pi spoke with her, she gave her a bright smile. “Oh we definitely should.” She would close the door behind Pi and grinned. “Man, what I wouldn’t do to be a fly on the wall of their date.” She said chuckling. “So what trouble…I mean duties are we going to do first?” She asked and walked backwards with her hand behind her back and a bounce in her step.
Sia heard the door close after her babies as she went to her private room and changed her clothes. She stepped out wearing a red and black retro corset bustier with a black skirt. She was zipping up her boots as she debated bringing a parasol or wearing a fedora, she shrugged and grabbed her black and red fedora. She played with the black feather and straightened the red rose. She sat it on her desk as she walked over and braided her hair down her back. Only when she was satisfied with her hair did she put on her hat.
She looked herself over and then grinned, happy with how she looked. “Ya looking sexy baby.” She said with a wink to herself as she tapped the top of her breasts. She grabbed her purse and walked outside. Her face lit up when she saw Ro had decided to bring out the black 2009 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited Sedan. No matter how many cars she had this one would always be in the top 3 of her favorites. She gently caressed the top of the car down the back window and to the trunk.
She opened the back door and took off her hat as she got in the car. “This is going to be fun.” She said and closed the door ready to head out.
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Tommy listened to Jahi speak and grinned. “You are so right man.” he said licking his lips. His eyes lit up a little at the mention of Waakye. “I have yet to try that, though the pics I’ve seen made it look so delicious.” He said wistfully and did a small twirl as his mouth began to water. “Do you know how to make it? Oh! We should ask the cooks to make some!” He exclaimed then blushed as he realized he was gushing about food.
“Sorry.” He said sheepishly and stepped aside for Tawny to go first when Jahi opened the door. “After you Miss.” Tommy purred playfully.
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Post by Voss on Sept 15, 2022 15:50:49 GMT -5
Lottie was very calm around Eliora since she had a bond with her when her mother was alive. She seemed to jump from side to side looking at Eliora with a smile. Voss tensed a little as he laughed at her plafulness. " Lottie, I need you to have your guys drive the truck."
It seemed she understood that he wanted them to know where she was. She would whistle it sounding like a bird, and those that had been searching for her came running. She had been given soap from sia's to use so she would not smell like anything so those would not know he was his daughter outside of black ash. He would not have her being used to hurt him.
She smiled and pointed to the large army truck in the distance." I need you to drive it after the vehical that is picking up daddy." Voss winced a little and she straightened." I mean father. Father said i can't call him that anymore." Voss would just pinch his nose and avoid eye contact with any one as he covered her mouth a little." Look please just call me father." He said because he could not hear her call him that after what Sia did.
The guards would move away from them heading for the truck. He would have them follow lottie once they got their until then he felt she was reasonably safe. He looked to Eliora for a moment not being able to keep a blush off his face. "So you are saying I am not capable of going on a date without you?"
He said with a chuckle even though his face was slightly red still. " Does this mean you are going to be the other woman on my arm?" He adjusted his jacket cuffs. Lottie eyes widened she opened her mouth to say something. Nox chittered in her ear as she closed her mouth.
She walked a little distance away from them both as if she was going to have a private conversation with Nox about her father.
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Pi would laugh once the door was shut." You are telling me. I am hoping to get the details from Ro since he is going with her. He better tell me everything, "She wanted to know the legistics of their releationship and if it was real or both people useing each other for business. She could care less about the personal experience. She never knew her mother to be like this it was concerning. " Well the trouble we shall get into depends on our clients behavoirs and Mothers babies behaving."She walked in a quick swish of her hips and step in her high heels.
"Though I am guessing we could set up a game for those that might be bored out of their minds while waiting for their scheduals to pick up. " She found often those that had nothing to do were the ones that would misbehave and have to go and get punished. She needed to return to the dungeon to see if Ro was keeping things clean.
"Do tell do you have any idea's?" It was weird for her seeming to be ready for trouble. Her data pad was making a noise as she sifted through it looking at a few camera's. Everything seemed on schedual, she would make it so the camera's were settled on the side and only had to be tapped to open to see them. " I was wondering if Tommy was working today?" She tried to sound nonchalant about it.
~*~ Ro had pulled up and adjusted somethings in the car to making sure the air would be good for Sia, he shifted a little in the seat when she climbed into the back. He smiled seeing her outfit and just shook his head as he took off with a loud honk when someone drove like a idiot. He rolled the window down barely sending his senses out. He made sure to avoid that car as they pulled out on the main street as they got pulled over he would speed up a little more turning up the window as he put music on very low.
He was silent for the longest before he chuckled lightly." I wasn't sure if you and the Alpha were a thing. I thought it was just a fun game for you." but the changes he had been seeing had him wondering if she was going to retire as a Ma'dam and settle for Alpha female.
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Jahi would listen to Tommy as he spoke, he found him a bubbly man that had a femine side. He had a small smile before shaking his head a little."Yes, of course. Waakye is one of my favorites. "He shrugged,"as long as we can get the right ingredients I do not see why not it could not be surved here." Tawny smiled a little as he offered for her to go first. She felt save around them, the dominate nature of Jahi held her in place and Tommy's carefreeness had her relaxed.
"Thank you Sir Tommy "She said with a giggle before walking into the room. Upon entering she saw her group of friends hovering over coffee cups after their shift. She wondered if they were working days today as well. They had been trying to make money hand and fist with each day. She had been trying to avoid work like the plague. She stayed with Tommy and Jahi, her friends took notice as they moved to watch looking like they were gossiping.
Twany started to fill her plate with waffles and pancakes and some suasages, she then grabed another plate and started to fill it with more from the menu before she took that with a tray and orange juice before blushing as she noticed Jahi was staring at how much she was gonna eat. "what?" She said blushing deeper. Jahi let out a loud chuckle before he started to fill his plate." You eat hearty for such a tiny thing. I like it."She laughed and went to find a seat.
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A woman was getting her shit kicked in a alley way from a group of teens, " Are we done here?"One of them said out of breath as he lit up a cigarette. The group were some not part of a pack and making trouble in places that were not meant to know of their kind. The woman started to crawl away.
"No " One said as he stomped on her back shoving her to the ground again."Not until she understands who owns this town."He said with a smirk. As he grabbed her hair pulling her up he hadn't noticed her silenced weapon as it blew out his eye. " You fucks should know a group of pansy shits have no organization. " She said spitting out some blood. Some froze and others took off like a bat out of hell. " I need a pick up at district six alley by the bistro. She put the radio on her hip as she ran after two of them.
She knew that if they were threatened enough they would change in the city. If that happened people would call wild life not knowing they were dangerous animals. She was not about to let that happen as she took pop shots at a few when they were not on a main street. She had let them beat her a little to long before changing it on them. She wanted them tired and unable to get away.
The first two she went after ended up in one of the dumpsters where she left air tags on them listed to Sammies mortuary. She went to following one others scent to another alley way seeing him cowering behind a trash can made her vicious smile come out. "Oh dude, really did you piss yourself?"
She sighed staring down at him as he had only been coruroused to stomp her out. She tilted her head a little he reminded her of a younger Raider. She lifted her head a little. " Look get the fuck out of here. If i catch any of you that is left alive again. I will personally use you like a chew toy. Got it pony boy?" The guy took off as she put away her weapon she would blow some snot out of her nose that was blooded." Fuckers broke my goddamn nose."She shifted had to break and shift it proper before it healed again.
The reason they had stomped her out was for running her mouth as a lure. They could not help but boast about running the whole town even though it was a small city block they had terrorized a few people from. It had been something that might of ruined a lot for a extension to a upstart company for someone important. She would lean against the wall as she typed to donate to a charity run by the mortuary before she would slide down the wall laughing a little.
It was a short break for her until she had to check up on a few complaints about certain customers at Mango's. She was glad that she had brought her motorcycle. She would slowly get up as she walked back to the alley where the dead body was she had killed first putting a air tag on it. She bent down to pick up the cigarette one of them had dropped as she put it in her mouth.
She adjusted her suspender strap as she swept her leg over the motorcycle as she puffed on the cig. " This day will be fun. " She shoved her foot down on the starter as it fired to life with a rumble. She would rev it a few times before taking off. She had places to go and people to see.
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Post by Eliora on Sept 25, 2022 23:05:26 GMT -5
Eliora smiled at Lottie as she played around Voss. Seeing Lottie so carefree and happy had Eliora thinking of all her children. She wondered if they had been able to live such a life. She wondered about how Casey was doing and whether he was getting enough food, had shelter, etc. Her smile started to slip as sadness tried to seep into her, it meant the wall she’d constructed had started to fall and soon that incessant voice would try to creep through. Had she become too complacent at Black Ash? She shifted on her feet and quietly listened as Voss spoke with Lottie.
Voss’s reaction to the word ‘daddy’ was unexpected and Eliora had to stop the laugh that tried to immediately follow, there was no hiding the mocking smile that claimed her lips as she watched the interaction between the two. She raised a brown when Voss’s gaze turned to her and grinned broadly at his obvious blush. She laughed off his comment. “Of course, I am.” She said and walked closer to him so that she could point her finger at his chest. “I’m not letting you out of my sight.” She said with a grin.
His next question caused her to blush deeply as she growled softly. She came incredibly closer into his personal space softly growling as her face turned serious. She took a deep whiff of him and gave a fanged smile finding his blush adorable. “In your dreams and don’t worry, I won’t call you ‘daddy’ either.” She mocked in a sensual voice and didn’t bother hiding her laughter as she teased him and stepped away with her hands behind her back.
She enjoyed their friendly banter. It was clear she enjoyed his company because she was never this talkative or relaxed around the others. When she first arrived in Voss’s territory, she thought she was attracted to his dominance and part of her probably was, but for the most part she had a lot of respect for him that seemed to have developed into a strong friendship. He was a man who kept his word whenever possible and did what needed to be done for his people. He took care of those who depended on him. It was no surprise to her that he was able to pull these clowns together and create a functioning pack. He was a natural leader and despite the few doubts she may have about him, he’s proven several times over that he was dependable and someone she could trust. The thought caused a sharp pain in her heart, but she quickly put a pin on that not wanting to go down that rabbit hole right now.
Her thoughts turned to the woman he was seeing. She seldom came to the pack territory; it was always Voss to go to her and that made Eliora feel some type of way. She wondered if the woman was Voss’s equal, able to carry some of the burdens that weighed on his shoulders, bringing light to his darkness. Would she be willing to bond with the pack? Eliora figured that it’d be damn hard to do when you’re never around the pack to begin with. Just because she laid up with Voss a few times didn’t make her part of the pack, just his lay.
Seeing as how she would be overseeing the two of them, Eliora figured she back off and give the woman a chance, though Sia didn’t seem like one to get her hands dirty. She seemed to be one to order others to do her bidding instead. Eliora couldn’t support someone like that. Eh, she’d only met Sia twice if that, so it wasn’t like she knew anything about the woman aside from the fact that she ruined the word ‘Daddy’ for Voss.
She couldn’t help but chuckle at her thoughts as she walked to the entrance. She turned with a smile to say something to Voss but ended up losing her footing. Her golden eyes went wide as a surprised yelp passed her lips as she reached out to grab something and stop her fall.
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Sia hissed at the asshole who driving like an asshole before taking her hat off and sitting back in the seat with a huff. She closed her eyes and listened to the music with a smile. She opened one eye to look at Ro after he finally spoke. She was thoughtful for a moment before she closed her eye again. “Honestly me either. At first it was just business but over time I wanted to see him more and more. I was crazy nervous at the time because I didn’t think he felt the same way. Imagine my surprise when he told me he did.” She sighed and blushed deeply.
It felt weird sharing her inner thoughts and feelings but there was no hiding them anymore, it was plain to see. “That’s when we began fucking and by god did we fuck.” She growled with a smug smile. “That man knows how to handle a wild cat. Anyway, to answer your question it was a bit of both. We made our boundaries known to each other off rip. Our businesses were off limits and so was our people…” Sia seemed to trail off in thought.
‘Our’ people. The two entities would become one, like a business merger. She sighed at her thoughts. Even her thoughts circled back round to work. This wasn’t a business; this was a family. It would become a big assed family at that. He was a Mob Boss and Alpha, while she was a Madam of a whore house. They made quite the pair. The position of Alpha Female was never her goal, Voss was, and she had him. Besides what does an Alpha female even do? She shrugged the thought away. There would be plenty of time to go over those type of question when the time came, now was not it.
“We’ll just have to see how things progress.” She said with a smile to Ro as she enjoyed their drive.
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Tia nearly squealed with delight when Pi joined in on her conspiracy and “troublesome” behavior as some would call it. It was one of the main reasons Kori always had her under thumb, but Tia enjoyed it. “Oh most definitely! I will be all ears with popcorn.” She half joked. Lady Sia was not her normal self. She was easily distracted, was a bit more lenient, to a point, with the residents and harder on customers. She was delegating things more so that she could have more free time. Kori had told her that Lady Sia was wanting to start a new business.
Tia was curious about what sort of business Sia was wanting to start and wondered if it had anything to do with the whole semen collection, they had to do some time back. Just the thought made her excited because it meant a new project which meant more fun. “I will be on my worst behavior, M’lady Pi.” Tia said with a grin and slight bow. She was happy when she got the opportunity to work as Pi’s guard. It provided her the opportunity to stop working the floors. It made her happy and it also made Kori happy as well.
Tia gave Pi a knowing look when she mentioned Tommy. Tia thought the two of them were adorable together. They were like ‘Romeo and Juliette’ just not with all the dying. the Palace was divided by those who were against, for or neutral about the relationship between Pi and Tommy. It was like they had their own in-house drama. Tia’s expression grew serious for a moment as she thought about it. “He had a few clients last night though I don’t think he has any today. No wait! At least two of his “owners” are supposed to be coming today to see him a little later. No doubt to “spoil” him again. I can’t see how he does it. I’d have ripped their faces off”. Tia said as she growled and flexed her claws.
She paused in her rant, remembering she was speaking with Lady Pi and how the young woman held such affection for Tommy. Her gut clenched in guilt because of her inconsiderate words causing her to stop in place. “Mistress, forgive my loose tongue. I meant no offense.” She said apologetically and gave a respectful bow. After a moment, she lifted her head and listened to Pi speak.
Tia’s ears picked up and her tail swung from side to side in anticipation. “Yes! Let’s play a game!” She said bouncing on her toes. She looked thoughtful for a moment as she wondered what they should play. Her face lit up completely when an idea struck her. “Sex Bingo!” She cried out loudly and happily with a fanged grin. “Oooo! What about a sex toy scavenger hunt?” She grinned broadly as she wiggled her brows.
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Kori was checking rooms when she felt a chill go down her spine. She stopped what she was doing to look around. She was quiet for a moment and then she heaved a deep sigh. “Damn it Tia, you had better be behaving.” She growled and one of her girls smothered a laugh.
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Tommy grinned as he made a mental note to gather the needed ingredients for the Waakye. He was determined to taste it. He gave a soft chuckle to Tawny as she walked in. “It’s my pleasure.” The scent of the delicious food had him salivating. He laughed as he watched Tawny getting her food and he was all for it. “My, oh my. Someone has a raging appetite.” Tommy teased as he piled up his own plates. He’d had the same idea as Tawny with the pancaked, waffles, bacon, sausage, eggs, etc. He normally watched his diet and his weight knowing he would upset his ‘owner’ clients. They normally only wanted him to eat what they provided, but on days like today he would pig out on all this deliciousness.
He waved at everyone they walked past and gave them a big smile. He spoke to people here and there, chuckling as he saw Petey being hand fed by Yaya on one of the lounge chairs. It was adorable. He looked around for a good seat for them to sit down and eat. He saw some open seats by the bar that was closest to the mounted tv. “Do you guys want to sit at the bar?” He asked them.
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Sitting in his office going over the pick-up sched for tonight, Mustafa received a call for a pick. He looked over at the schedule and put Hodari and Abasi on the pickup. He called them up and let them know of the additional job. Their job was never ending though with connections and solid cooperation, they managed to keep things relatively well kept round the city. Naturally cleaning up other people’s messes was no easy feat despite the job paying well, Mustafa wished people were a little less fucked up. Sighing, he went pack to work on the scheduling and noting incoming calls. He received confirmation from Shomari about the payment for the pickup at district six alley by the bistro and gave a small smile.
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