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Rivener smiled happily at Melisande's thanks, laughing altogether too goofily for his liking. He cleared his throat and manned up, affecting a stern frown and looking as impressive as he could. He pulled his own jacket on, used to the motions and getting them properly over his wings- something Pasha had trouble with. The Scorpion chuckled at how she had one wing sticking out and almost reached out to help her, but she had spun herself into a tilt and now held onto Laz for balance. Without realizing, Riv frowned slightly, feeling jealous.

They exited and Laz did a good job of insisting they walk her home, though Riv would have preferred being alone... She let go of the other man's wrist and Riv suddenly didn't mind Laz accompanying them. Strange how it just switched like that. Riv opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted by that horrid noise from nearby: he made a face and sneered at the drunkard before glancing back towards the Muse. He was graced with a cute yawn, a tired smile, and she was floating closer to him. Of course he smiled back, red eyes going half-lidded in happy contentment... An expression which looked more sultry than anything on his features. Without realizing that she'd been thinking of his wing's shelter, Riv put a hand on her forearm and pulled her along gently, mindful of them all tilting and wobbling a little too much. He was starting to be quite dizzy himself, but it only made him snicker.

"Come on, then. Let's get you home. Though you'll have to tell us where it is because we don't know. ...Well, I don't know. Laz, you don't know, do you??" Riv glared over suspiciously, narrowing his eyes. Nah, surely Lazarus hadn't been to Melisande's house. Right?

"I can't..." Melisande pulled up short, falling behind the two Sigels and away from Rivener's touch. "I mean...I don't...want to go home." She sounded wistful rather than petulant. There had been no part of her that wanted to admit it, but Laz had the address, and Riv the cab fare. Pasha suddenly found herself out of options. The Muse pulled her jacket tight against the front of her chest, balling the grey fabric in tiny pale fists. Aki had called her, at the Manor...and if Aki was there, Melisande couldn't be.

"Maybe...the Lab?" Her eyes were large in her face, and the breeze pulled her curls over one shoulder. Meli looked from Riv to Laz, wings spreading a bit for balance. "You have Aki? I mean..a...key? To the Lab?" She could feel the little thrill of inspiration within her, but Pasha pushed it down. It wouldn't be fair to sway them like that, but the urge to go anywhere but home was very, very strong. "Or..."

There was no where else to go. The fight with Alain, the Muses at Vi's shop... For the second time in her life, Melisande d'Pasha realized she had no idea where she could call home. Her smile wavered, just the tiniest bit.

Whatever happened to Melisande that prompted her to be homeless tonight, Lazarus had totally no idea at all and currently drawing blanks. It's difficult to think when one is so drunk and head feels so heavy.

However, he can still respond and think rationally at least, which is different in Rivener's case. "Of course I have a key to the Lab!" Fumbling a little, he fished it out from his hoodie pocket and showed it to them both. It was attached to a jade key chain that Xiu gave him for his birthday. Lazarus had a tendency to reveal too much when he is drunk. He would have opened his wallet to show them the contents if they wanted to. Smiling drunkenly, since Melisande suggested going to the Lab, he would have invited her over officially too when Rivener suddenly blurted out his offer.

Then, there was that look.

The look that Rivener had thrown him, actually made him felt colder as his smile totally disappeared and his eyes widen slightly. He had never felt such hostility from the scorpion before. Rivener is not giving him a lot of choices here.

"Y-you're.. always welcomed at the Lab." He gulped audibly as he spoke, his voice wavered ever so slightly as he threw cautionary glances at the scorpion. Pausing for a moment, he added hastily. "B-but Rivener is right, his house is much closer than the Lab." The final decision is up to the muse, since Rivener too gave her options. Admittedly the Lab was much bigger and has less occupants. But Lazarus did not dare to tell her that when Rivener gave him such a look just moments before.

Rivener chuckled at the way Pasha was acting, talking to herself and giggling and poking one wing out for balance-... she was so damned adorable. When she decided to go to HIS house for the night, he puffed up like a peacock, chest out and grinning so proudly, like he'd won some kind of contest. He HAD to call Zul and tell him. Then they could all have a talk and things would all work out! The Muse poked him in the arm again and he laughed, wondering what that was all about. Did he have something there? While she turned to speak to the other Sigel, Riv peeked at his own shoulder and brushed it off. There. That should be plenty.

Now all he had to do was wait for the girl to say her goodbyes to Laz. "You're going to like my house, I'm pretty sure, Melisande. Meli. Mel. Meli-melo." He laughed at that, shaking his head. She was too ladylike to have a nickname, so he corrected himself: "Sorry, Melisande. You're gonna like my house! My room's up top, there's a neat skylight! And there's a bath tub with jets! And downstairs is all wood-panelly, and it always smells like something's been cooking, and the yard is full of lush plants all out of season, because you know, Eiry. Oh, and I guess Aphi and Isi will be there too, of course. And there's a pair of guest bedrooms you can pick from, but I'd go with the yellow one because it faces the back yard. It's less noisy, and you know, in the morning there's that light thing. Or if you prefer you can have my room and I'll go in the guest room. Because my room's the best one." He grinned, then suddenly realized Laz couldn't get a word in edgewise. The Scorpion hunched up his shoulders apologetically and smiled at Lazarus. "Sorry, I'll shut up."

It was hard to just stand there and wait, so Riv began bobbing up and down happily, shoving hands in his pocket. Oh, right, cell phone! He brought it out and flipped it open, starting to tap text in frantically and muttering under his breath at all the errors-... well, who cared. Zul would get the idea. Melisand n me drunk at my home. come talk to her and friends and stuff. Luv ya! He grinned, so proud of himself again as he pushed send. He was going to completely FIX what was between those two.

Rivener talked a lot and then pulled out a phone and just as suddenly fell quiet. Melisade blinked owlishly, and glanced back at Laz for translation. What just happened?

The other Sigel didn't bother to explain, but patted her hand reassuringly. The key had vanished, Pasha noted with a twinge. She'd truly wanted to go to the Lab, but she knew her objective was out of reach after a night like this. "Thank you, Lazarus. I had...fun!" Surprisingly, it was true! It was the first time in a long time Melisande had relaxed and enjoyed herself. Laz was already retreating, so she favored him with a bright smile instead of a hug. She fanned the fingers on one hand and closed them slowly in farewell. "Bye! Have a good...bus!"

Was that what people said? She twisted to peer up at Rivener, once again unconsciously floating a good few inches lower than him. "Will he be okay? All alone?" Concern slid over her sweet face, a shadow of a memory they both shared.

"Tipsy!" She corrected, and eased into the shelter of his wing. A mane of loose curls framed Melisande's face as she smiled up at him, twin kisses of blush high on her cheeks from the drinks. Was he...singing?

"Like a Scorpion in the night!" It didn't take much to cheer Pasha up. Just like that, the memories fled, and her sweet voice lifted merrily along side Rivener's. She laughed and leaned against the other Sigel, relaxing as she listened to him sing.

How I wonder what you are...