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 Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:21 pm
 The twins laughed as they cleaned their cage. There was barely a bottom! Oh what fun this was! Such treasures they had earned. They marveled at the generosity for so simple a performance, discussing in hushed tones on fireplay and swords. Daredevil fun they would have to work up to once again. Hopeful their master would let them after some time. They shared a moment, a linger press of the lips and gentle caress, before returning to their collecting. Jaegar held up a sapphire the size of a mandrine orange. Jaeger poured two handfuls of smaller shimmering stones into their bag. They purred wordlessly to one another, this would be great fun. Tonight they would have more fun on a bed of jewels. Gracelyn was slow to leave the cage. She watched all the guests left but one. Her admirer. She swallowed, hoarse from singing- anxiety high. She could hear her heart pounding in her chest. She left her collecting bag in the cage. Rose could have it all if she wanted it. Gracelyn.. she wanted nothing but to leave. But she- he was here to see her. Actually see her, even going as far to request her. The man had sat in his chair, a statue amongst the guests. He'd not taken his eyes off but a moment from his daughter. The child in the red dress who ruined everything and saved everything. He rose as she came down from the cage, saying nothing but offering her his seat. Frowning when she declined and bowed her head. He spoke gently, his tone graveled from long years of smoking and silence. " You sound more beautiful than before. You're finding your notes so easily." She swallowed, " Thank you, Sir." " You can still call me 'father', Gracelyn. You may have been sold but you're still very much of my blood,' he reached out to pat her cheek. She stepped back, shaking her head, tone weak, " My master does not allow touching." " You sound hoarse. Is he even taking care of you," he asked, again he reached out. She stepped to the side, a blush crossing her nose, " I am well cared for." " You look as if you haven't been sleeping. You should not be so hoarse after only a few hours. Let me see your wrists," he demanded. She laced her hands behind her back, " Forgive me, Sir. My health should not be of your concern, you are here for entertainment. Perhaps you should join the others in the business room." He flushed, voice raising with authority, " I am your father. You will respect me as such." She trembled, cringing at the tone, " You are mistaken, I am a slave, Sir. My blood belongs to my master and no one else." The man's patience was gone. He reached out, grabbing the front of her dress and throwing her to the floor. It was a swift gesture to remove his belt, The twins shouted " Master!" One going to keep Rose out of harms way- the other running to get in the way, arms spread wide. " Halt!" The man easily barreled Jaeger over and into a table. " Jaeger!" The studded belt coming down on Gracelyn twice, " You insolent child. Your blood may belong to him but I'm the reason you're even alive! I came to bring you home. To buy your freedom with our good fortune and you sass me," before he was halted.
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Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 10:06 pm
ஜ ஒ ண- -இ ஆ ௰
Marius heard the twins yell for help. The half-Bengal tiger sprang into the room and leaped clear across the room, landing perfectly on his feet. His feet, which in fact, landed hard on the chest of Gracelyn's admirer. Marius quite literally knocked the wind from his lungs and still he stood there, a stunning and powerful creature of primal instinct.
"Jaeger, take Rose to her room. Jaeger take Gracelyn to safety and tend her wounds. I shall deal with this one." Marius hadn't moved from the man's chest until the girls were out safely, Luna too. It didn't matter if he had moved or not, the man had been rendered momentarily unconscious.
When the girls and twins were out of the studio, Marius made a mental note to collect their tokens after he dealt with the man. He left the door open to make sure he could hear his houseguests get upstairs safely. He got off of the man's chest and hoisted him into his chair with the sheer adrenaline-filled strength of his left arm. He went to the loft and retrieved a first-aid box. From it he withdrew a small cylinder filled with a white powder. Marius broke the object in half and held it under the man's nose. He instanly stirred back into consciousness.
Marius tossed the powder aside and retrieved the man's studded belt. He folded it in half in his claw and gently tapped it a few times across his other palm.
"You have thirty seconds to tell me who you are and why I shouldn't kill you."
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:45 pm
 Rose Byrne Rose could only stand and watch in horror as she watched Gracelyn and the man, who was apparently her father. Her body has seemed to freeze, not listening to her trying to tell it to move. She could not even speak, but when Jaegar came to her, she tried to get past him to Rose, tears in her eyes.
Rose knew it was hopeless thought to get past him, and watched in horror. Suddenly, Marius was there and had the man on the ground and unconscious. She sighed softly in relief, glad he made it on time. As Jaegar lead her out, she looked back at their master, pausing for a moment.
Wwhen Rose got to her and Grace's room, she went to Cutie and picked him up, a few tears falling occasionally. "I hope Grace will be okay..." she said softly, trembling lightly from the whole ordeal.
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:39 am
Jaegar moved with Rose, he worried back to his brother. He would also encourage Luna along, the new girl must be terrified. He promised this was not normal. Cutie had been sound asleep on the windowsill, he gave a purring chirp at being scooped up. Cutie was horribly confused but since he was getting love, he didn't mind. He chirped and rubbed against the small hands, big eyes staring up lovingly. The tall boy sighed, standing by Rose. He was nervous with Jaeger being so far away and possibly hurt. Jaegar cooed to Rose, reaching over and petting Cutie with one finger. " What a very scary situation. I think my heart will never calm. Are you okay, Dear Raven?" Jaeger was tough, he's fix the table later- oh his poor back. The fallen twin rose, gently helping Gracelyn up and escorting her out. Her carefully done hair shielded her eyes- hid all but her tremulous frown, her arms wrapped around her form. She was shaking so hard it was almost a challenge to get her to move. " Come along, Pretty. Don't look. Master will learn him." Jaeger took Gracelyn to the kitchen. Jaeger guided Gracelyn to a chair and finding a washcloth and first aid kit. She sat still and silent, staring down at the floor. He rested a small bowl of warm water on the counter, reaching out he gently pushed her golden hair away from her face. He bit his lip as she flinched, sighed softly, giving a more than kind smile. She winced as he pressed the cloth to her face. He gasped, sputtering at the smell of the item. He snarled, " You're lucky I'm a rational man, Marius. Else I'd take you for everything you had for that assault on my person." He was not intimidated, not visibly. Running a hand through his stone colored hair, his dark eyes looking up at the furred man with contempt. He sneered, " I'm here to take my daughter back. I've come back into money and will pay you twice what you paid for her. You clearly have plenty of toys for your goshe display."
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:19 am
Rose Byrne Rose smiled sadly at Cutie as he rubbed against her hands. She looked up when Jaegar stood by him. "I.... I am physically fine... Though I am very freaked out, and worried, and scared.... She quickly bit her lip to stop herself from saying anything else as she closed her eyes against her tears.
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 11:40 am
ஜ ஒ ண--இ ஆ ௰
Marius laughed, heartily laughed. "If you think you are a rational man then I must assume you think you are logical one as well. If you are indeed logical, you would know better than to assault, rather, cause damage to private property. And you would also be smart enough to realize that I can sue you for everything you have. And as far as the so-called assault on your person, was only my right to protect what is legally mine.
"You have no daughter, Sir, the day you relinquished your rights when you sold her into slavery. She is content here, happy even. She has a life, a good one. Filled with blossoming friendships, and lovers too." Marius threw the man's belt back at him, having it land in his lap.
"And in regards to, how did you put it? My 'goshe display?' It seems to be a thriving empire of entertainment as far as I can see, and your daughter, who is no longer your daughter, is a star."
Marius cracked a few of his knuckles and took a few steps away from the man. He motioned to the back door of the studio which led out to the patio.
"You are no long welcome in my home. You have thirty seconds to leave my sight or I shall commence in performing certain actions that may lead to your immanent death."
Marius glared hard at the man and said lastly, "Let's see how rational and logical you are now."
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 1:08 pm
Jaegar nodded. He very gently pulled Roses hair back and braided it neatly as he spoke, " It's not unusual to feel that way. That random act of violence was uncalled for, cruel. The man was clearly desperate to prove something. I remember when we were very young Jaeger was thrown into the bear cage when for stealing bread from a bakery. The bear threw him around before our father was able to get him out. I thought he was going to die!" He paused, using a tie to seal the braid, " Maybe it isn't the best example but you've seen Jaeger he is just fine. And so will Gracelyn be! Here! Let's do something you want to do! Will that make you feel better?" He clasped his hands together and smiled kindly, eager to ease the girls worries. The distraction would ease his. He laughed, rising and putting his belt on, " Ah but you forget the views on slaves and on your kind. I will get my daughter back. Lovers or not. Stardom or not. She was born to serve her father's family. Not a ill bred half breed who seems to be quite full of himself. Until then," he grinned tucking a check into the belt of Marius kilt for a sizable amount. " My donation to you keeping my daughter a 'star with blossoming friendships and lovers too'. Perhaps you can use it to keep her from going mute from strain or dying if she bears fruit." He would walk outside, his remaining fifteen seconds used to reach the zeppelin he'd arrived on, boarding it and waiting to be taken away. In the business room, several of the patrons had agreed on a phenomenal sum for the wonderful work done this evening.
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 1:37 pm
Rose Byrne Rose let him braid her hair, liking the feel of someone doing something so kind. She sat by the window, placing Cutie in her lap. "I was curious... Did you see my dancing? The people who come seem to like it, but I do not think I am very good..."
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 2:52 pm
Jaegar hummed softly and began to dance about. Something he was always very good at was observation. His motions were exact to her own dancing in the cages. " You are a little stiff but being comfortable comes with time. You are very good for someone new to performing. What were you before this, Little Raven?" Cutie circled before settling, wrapping his tail around himself. He looked up, giving a questioning chatter if she would continue petting her.
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:25 pm
Rose Byrne Rose watched him, smiling softly. "I do suppose I could work on that a bit more.... And before Master bought me... I was a slave girl who had never been bought before, going from slave seller to slave seller... I've been to fifteen auctions, and each time, no bids on me..." As she spoke, she pet Cutie gently.
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:57 pm
He chuckled softly, sitting on the floor across from her and smiling. Her crossed his legs and resting his hands on his palms, looking up to her as if she was stunning. " I would be happy to show you some moves. I am the better dancer... just don't tell Jaeger I said that. Fifteen auctions and not a single bid with how pretty you are? I'm glad our master chose you then, their loss! But what I mean is before the cages. What were you before that? Were you someone's baby? Did you have family?"
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:13 pm
Rose Byrne
Rose felt her cheeks warm slightly as he sat there staring at her. She pet Cutie silently, thinking a little. "Before the cages...." she said softly, silent for a little more. "I was an orphan before I was in the cages..." She closed her eyes, sighing softly.
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:50 pm
He purred, " Well you aren't now. That's what is important." He stretched, wondering if she was the kind you'd have to be ever so gentle with and if that kind of fraternitzation was allowed. Jaeger certainly wouldn't stand for it, Jaegar wrinkled his nose thinking of his brother and of being an orpahn. " I admit I cannot imagine life without my Jaeger. He is me and I am him and without... I can't even bear the thought...but we shan't speak on that! Tell me what things do you like? You have been here longer. What fun is there to have?"
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 8:30 pm
Rose Byrne Rose listened to him, part of what he said making her sad. Despite the fact that she was making friends with her fellow slaves, she was alone. And her master... She was afraid of him, and that was the only reason she was behaving currently. She looked back up at Jaegar, hoping all her dark feelings were gone and hidden.
Rose shrugged slightly, petting Cutie. "I have not been here much longer than you have been, so I do not know really. Other than the pool, and I do not think I will ever go in that again..."
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:06 pm
He certainly knew why she said that, he knew on more levels than one. But she couldn't just NOT swim, this was a desert! What if the air conditioning broke?! " Why let one bad experience drive you away from something you may enjoy? Perhaps only swimming when Gracelyn is about or when my brother and I are will ease your worry? I... I cannot say much on it as master has forbidden it, I am sorry you were taken so roughly for your first. I know how... how that feels. It is unfair to you, but you should grow from it. Not shrink." He crawled over to her and rested his head beside her, golden eyes looking up, " True he is our master, our fate is in his hands but he seems to be a good master. He protects us and is far kinder than any we have known. It is always hard with the first one, because it's all big and scary. But you have all of us to lean on if you wish to."
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