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Post by vamperious on Dec 25, 2017 22:34:33 GMT -5
Mara was thinking on if they had all the types of dry tea leaves to make Alex’s afternoon preference when a new sent hit her- the new chew toy. It excited her a second but she calmed down instantly remembering she wasn’t allowed to touch yet and if she did Alex soundly be happy about it. She was still standing by the car when the child came around the corner. Giving her a blank look she looked her over at her knowing her name. “You must be Noel. My my, you are still quite young indeed. I came to see Sydney and my brother- That’s Theodore by the way. I came to see to their health. Enjoy your afternoon with Parker, I have kings I must attend to else where. Till we meet again child.” She stated smoothly not being hostile in the slightest since the child gave her the space and respect that she could still hurt her. She liked that best. Getting into the car, she asked the driver to head back since she had things to attend to there at the manor.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 28, 2017 0:05:47 GMT -5
Noel was confused when the woman was nice, but stood her ground away from her. She wasn't easily swayed by nicer words and a demeanor of calm. Parker said she didn't have emotions after all. She blinked when Mara just left, stating that she would meet her again. Noel wanted to say more with this illustrious woman, since she was another experiment female, someone she could perhaps look to for guidance with all these men around her. However, she got the feeling Mara wouldn't be up to that. She hurried back to Parker, figuring she might get in trouble with Emar if he noticed she was gone. However, when she got back around the house, she found Emar looking impatient and a bit out of breath, like he had run there. "Noel. I gave you an express order to stay with Parker. If you can't follow that then you'll--" Noel's eyes widened and she quickly bowed her head. "I'm sorry. I just wanted to see Mara. She seems fine." She said, which made Emar pale some. "You spoke to Mara?" He said as he began to check her for injury, wondering how she got back without a scratch. When the maid had mentioned Noel took off it had sent Emar after her, but he hardly expected her to be seeking out Mara.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 28, 2017 0:46:01 GMT -5
Parker wasn’t too far from Emar, now grounded and looked a bit annoyed as he had been scolded for letting her go it seemed. It wasn’t like he could stop her, not that John seemed to care. When Noel came back around and said she met Mara and appeared calm and finehe gave her a small smile. She knew to keep her distance, smart indeed. ——— When she returned, the kitchen had set out the teas and had the water just starting to boil, knowing Mara picked up the habit of making Alex’s drinks- such as his coffee and tea. She mixed a caming tea to help him relax after all the paperwork. Bringing it into his office she gave him a soft smile. “ your tea Alex.” She stated quietly since ha wdisnt lile being loud in the office, it echoed funny and she didn’t like it.
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Post by kimcora on Jan 17, 2018 17:42:30 GMT -5
Emar was exasperated with the girl, but let it go in favor of not getting into it with Parker around. Besides, Noel could be difficult when yelled at. He gave her a pat on the head before going inside, leaving Noel and Parker there. Noel’s lips pursed in annoyance before she looked to Parker. “He treats me like a child. I knew what I was doing. I’m alive still aren’t I?” She said since she thought he was over reacting about all this. “Mara was...nice. But she seems intense. I want to talk with he again.” She said since she felt she could actually speak to the woman now without dying. ~~~ Alex hear Mara come in, looking up from the documents he was filing away from recent transactions and money movements. He looked up and gave her an actual relieved look. “Thank you Mara. A break is much needed after a day full of idiots and mountains of paperwork.” He said as he took the tea and gave her a nod of approval, as it smelled wonderful and the warmth was appreciated. One fot cold after sitting for so long...he took a drink before he raised a brow at her rather calm demeanor. “How was the visit? You aren’t covered in blood so I assume that it went well.” He said since Leah could be combative when it came to her brother and there was the matter of the new runt in the group.
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Post by vamperious on Jan 17, 2018 18:23:10 GMT -5
Parker watched the interaction and gave the girl a nod. He wa soften treated like a child just because he was the newest ( at one time). Now she was and he could pass on that title but knew what it was like so he wasn’t likely to make that mistake. “She is indeed intense but she is caring when your injured- a reason she came to check on her brother. With her you have to be careful. She can flip her mood to a crazy violent one at a blink of an eye. Always be on your toes with her until you get her moods down better. Or when Alex or Theo are around. They can put her down but she is a good sister none the less.” He stated to her since Mara didn’t deserve all bad words of caution. ~~~ Mara nodded but gave a small sigh,” they are better, we’ll sydney is in one piece still and Theo is at least in the room with more then one person. I say it’s progress.” She stated but looked to the desk where papers were. “I got to Meet the new chew toy... she doesn’t seem too bad yet- kept her distance after all.” She Stated to him since it seemed he was curious.
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Post by kimcora on Jan 17, 2018 20:54:14 GMT -5
Parker’s response made her nod before she looked him over. “Okay. I want to see her with you though. I trust you more.” She said, but sensed Parker was hesitant about that. She really did want Her friend there with her, as Parker was quickly becoming more reliable to her than even the doctor. She gave a yawn before she smiled at Parker. “So what’s the plan now fly boy?” She asked with a teasing grin since she was impressed by his flying and a bit jealous. ~~~ Mara’s response wasn’t a surprise, but he did find her response about the new experiment. He had almost expected to hear that she didn’t like it. “Good, not bad is a step up from a pest or a danger. I want you to be able to keep an eye on things with it as well. I’m sure your brother will not hesitate to stop it if it become trouble. But you are more efficient.” He said as he brought the tea to his mouth. “But enough of that. It is good to hear everyone was well.” He said before he offered her a seat. “I expected you would be gone longer to visit with your brother.” He said since Mara had only been gone a few hours if that.
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Post by vamperious on Mar 26, 2018 21:29:34 GMT -5
At the idea that he would be the buffer between her and Mara made him uneasy to say the least. Mara wasn’t pleased with him at all, but hopefully it will improve with time? He didn’t get his hopes up on that idea but let it go, letting his wings shake out the stress a moment before looking at Noel. At her teasing tone and nickname he smirked, a chuckle slipping past his lips. “ well chew toy- how about we go back inside. I’m sure sydney might need some information on how you liked the back yard.” He said with a smile to show he was teasing her in return. ~~~ She gave a curt not to him saying she were more effective since she was, even if she were experiencing odd emotions and feelings. She took the seat offered pausing a moment before shifting back into the chair fully, tucking her feet up with her looking comfortable. At the comment about her time frame she rose a brow. “ why wouldn’t I be back to make your tea?” She asked actually looking a little confused about it since to her it was logical and wished to please. She moved on soon however when she gave a nod to more of herself. “ I heard from Theo and John about the rat in the lab- Ben. He had been sent to move information to John’s home as well as inquire with you over my health. When we met with him he did no such thing as to inquire of my health but that of Theodore and his pet.” She stated blandly to show her displease still over a few things.
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Post by kimcora on Jun 15, 2018 21:08:04 GMT -5
Noel gave his teasing nickname a small giggle. She liked this odd, tense little birdman. He was kind to her, kinder than The Doctor and Sydney. He actually listened to her and gave her truthful answers. It was even fun to joke with him and get to be herself around him without fear of reprimand...While Emar still thought she wasn't ready to join the others, she rather liked having this opportunity to try. She could get used to this feeling of fitting in somewhere... She rolled her eyes some at him wanting to go report to Sydney. It was in a slightly teasing way rather than being actually annoyed with him. "Fine...I picked up her scent on the other side of the house when I was taking the last lap." She said, walking with a rather happy skip in her step to the door. She followed the scent, but tried to at least stay within range of Parker. She didn't want him to get in trouble or for her to get in trouble. However she paused don the hall from the room where the smell was the strongest. She took a step back, her nose twitching quickly and her nostrils flaring. "There's four people in that room. The doctor and Sydney...And one that smells like feathers...I think it's the big one, Theo. And then there's one that smells like...me--well sort of like all of us." She shook her head, then looked at Parker for instructions. "I don't think they want me wandering in unannounced. They already might be kinda mad I saw Mara." She said since she had been warned to avoid her. ~~~ Alex had to take Mara's statement with a nod. After all, her loyalty was a good thing to have and reward. She had saved his hide more times then he could count, including because of poisoned drinks... "Thank you then." He said as he drank some of the tea and listened to her talk about her discussion with the others. Turns out they were on the right track. Ben was shady as hell and may have been their little rat. That was better news, if he didn't feel Leah would argue against it till she was blue in the face. He would have to call her later to at least warn her to stay away from him. "I'm surprised Emar admitted his error in hiring him. Not so much that Ben turned out to be behaving oddly. He was always a fake prick." He said, with a sneer since his dealings with the man were thankfully now terminated after Leah broke up with him. "Then we will make necessary moves to find out what he's doing with the information if he really is stealing it. Mara, could you be discrete enough to find that out? I'd prefer not to kill the mole before he leads us to the others..." He asked since he was only really keen on trusting Mara. Be damned the others.
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Post by vamperious on Jun 16, 2018 15:30:50 GMT -5
Parker smirked at her sarcasm, not that it bothered him any. He followed inside, being careful to keep his wings close to avoid the walls, door frames or any breakable things that would set him off. They eventually came to the second floor living space that Theodore frequented, hearing a group there. At the comment that who he was assuming was Leah, since Theodore wasn't any where with out her recently since she was his security blanket of sorts, smelled like Noel and the birds he rose a brow but didn't comment. "I would have to assume that is Leah. Dr. Emar's daughter, a fellow experiment, and Theo's attachment." He stated smoothly to the girl before knocking on the door frame to announce them more or less before coming into the room.
Theodore was relaxing there but his back went straight just before there was a knock on the door frame and in came Parker and Noel. He hadn't really me the experiment quiet yet but he wasn't sure how he was feeling right now with the girl around Leah. He took a deep breath and forced himself to relax, since it wans't good to be on edge around a new experiment after all. "Parker, its good to see you this morning." he stated smoothly, even if it were more quiet then usual. He dind't feel he had to be loud or hostile to get the point that he wasn't feeling good across. He stayed close to Leah however, not taking his hands off of her leg that he was hugging still, it was obvious who Leah was to the new child since Theo was protective over her, the other two she no doubt already knew. "Leah, this is Noel- your fathers' new experiment." he stated smoothly to her before glancing back at Noel. "Noel, I am Theodore- as I can assume you remember. This is Leah Emar." He stated just to cover his bases there and hopefully not come across as aggressive to set hte poor girl off.
~~~ At the question if she could be discrete enough to get the information she paused a moment to really think about it. "Yes." She stated smoothly after her thoughts since she was able and very good at tracking but lately she got confused about somethings that perhaps got her delayed or even distracted from what she was doing. She took a moment to think further before frowning softly towards Alex. "Alex. I am not sure how to word this concern of mine but I don't feel-" She had begun to try to explain but paused thinking of how to better explain her thought. "I want to understand what this is." She stated again but felt that was wrong as well. "These- thoughts? perhaps ideas? not too sure for an absolute answer but these things..." She stated the last word as if it were vile. "These overwhelming-well not so much that as it feel like a compulsion? Yes perhaps a compulsion-I feel that- feel? maybe...." She began rambling as she lost her thoughts in how to word things completely. She wasn't even paying attention to him anymore, more rambling to the front of the desk she was sitting in front of.
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Post by kimcora on Jun 16, 2018 21:36:37 GMT -5
Noel stuck closer to Parker out of wanting someone familiar from her own 'pack' nearby should things start getting ugly. She sniffed the room, watching Theo for signs of aggression since she saw he seemed tense. She felt a bit bad about that but she knew it was to be expected. After all, Parker was freaked out by her at first. Emar moved over to Noel and gave her a very serious look, as if he were analyzing her behavior closely. She tensed at the movement but tried to look civil as Theo introduced himself and then the strange smelling woman. The woman, now named Leah, stroked Theo's hair softly and gave Noel a rather soft look, like she wasn't threatened but rather curious. Noel tilted her head some at Leah as she tried to understand what exactly to think of all this. So Theo was attached to this other experiment, but she was the doctor's daughter? She didn't understand that bit. "Leah Emar? You're an experiment but also the doctor's daughter?" She asked, since the idea was very strange to her. Leah blinked some at the question before she gave Noel a small nod. "Yes...it's a rather strange situation, really. But Dr. Emar is my father. I'm excited to finally meet you Noel." Noel saw she looked like she wanted to rise to walk over, but stayed in place because of the way Theo held onto her. "It's...interesting to meet you. I want to talk more but I don't know what to say. You smell weird." She said point blank before looking at Theo. "Noel, that isn't nice." Emar scolded, making Noel flinch some before she sighed and smiled at Theo. "And I don't wish to put you on edge, Theo. You've been nice to me. I would like to get to know you better. And you, Leah." She told him since she wanted to be off to a good start with him. ~~~ Her affirmative answer frew a pleased smile from him as he turned back to his tea. However, he looked up from his tea when she stated she had a concern. That was odd, usually Mara was not vague and usually just said what was on her mind. He put his paper's aside, looking at her with a cocked brow. "Yes Mara?" He listened to her ramble, some surprise finding its way into his face as Mara of all people stumbled over her words. She called this concern thoughts, ideas, things, compulsions, and finally....did she just say feelings? His brows furrowed at that and he gave Mara's rambling state a once-over glance. "Mara. I don't really understand...but am I to understand that you are having 'feelings' about things?" He asked since he was unsure of what that meant for her, he knew that she went through emotional deprivation training and wasn't supposed to feel. That's what made her a stone-cold killer and an effective experiment. Unlike her brother...but Alex was notably biased since this was Mara. Surely she was not like her brother.
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Post by vamperious on Jun 16, 2018 22:06:59 GMT -5
At the smell weird comment Parker snickered behind Noel, catching a frown from Theo. "Its the gene she has Noel. I have it, Parker has it, Maraline, and yourself I can only assume." Theo explained simply tot he girl as Leah was relaxing him as he sat a bit more comfortable there on the floor since Leah was content he was. Theo offered a hand out for her to have a seat before getting a nod towards Parker, encouraging him to sit so the girl would perhaps. Parker took a seat in a chair a good distance from the two still to give Theodore his space- especially with Leah involved. "Come in and sit Noel, visit with me then. I don't mind the company this morning, I am glad you met my sister Mara though, she gets a bad wrap for how she was made, she is sweet and caring to the flock." He stated clearly offering up more information on Mara since the girl seemed interested in the females of their little group. "Yeah- unless its Leah." Parker said snidely getting a dirty look from Theo. "You don't even know the half of he mess I have to deal with between that situation." he said sounding exasperated which earned him a laugh from Parker. "Well you are the one who decided to have both Leah and Mara. Not to mention having them around each other..." he said getting a knowing nod from Theo who seemed to be in a better mood with Parker there. ~~~ Mara looked to be in thought when she suddenly jerked her eyes back up to look at Alex when he spoke, almost having forgotten her was there. At his question she looked cross with him, actually like she might crawl over the desk and pull him apart. Though she stayed seated and thought about things a moment, calming down it seemed. "I should retire for the day Mr. Forsythe. I can't remain civil currently." She stated very bluntly before she stood and left the room, quietly. It was an odd feeling that flashed through her- one that confused her. She felt he was looking down on her, making her sound weak- but hadn't she started that conversation? Did she feel herself as weak? no- she was not weak- confused perhaps but not that. The compulsions that seemed like a shock going though her body made her feel waves of intense emotions and quite frankly she didn't understand them- much less want to. She couldn't explain that toe Alex-he would see her as weak- dispose of her- it would mean she was becoming like her brother- she loved her brother but didn't feel that- feelings were right for her. She felt her gut make an odd tight clenching feeling at the idea that Alex would trash her. She dind't want that- she dind't want to leave Alex's side, she was supposed to be protecting him. Going into the lab she went into the isolation that she had requested expecting to be there till tomorrow honestly.
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Post by kimcora on Jun 16, 2018 22:59:26 GMT -5
Alex tensed when Mara suddenly gave him this look like she was about to actually rip him a new one. He blinked when she suddenly rose and talked about being unable to remain civil. Did...did she actually have a thought about attacking him for a question? He looked severely lost as she left the room, looking around the room briefly as if to find a camera like he was being punked. Mara never behaved this way, at least not towards him. He hadn't meant to offend her, as Alex knew and trusted Mara. He wouldn't dare assume that she was any less reliable...but that hostility towards him actually freaked him out a little bit. He paged his maid, making sure that she warned the staff to avoid Mara today and to leave the mints where she could get them. Maybe that might smooth over whatever offense he caused? He was not the best with handling women, then again Mara was more of an ally than a woman to him. Hopefully, that would be enough to situate her for now, else he would actually have to contact Emar and Theo. He wasn't about to deal with Mara's bullshit if she was about to get weird on him out of the blue. ~~~ Leah was glad Theo was there to meditate as she wasn't sure how to handle Noel. The girl looked at the best cautious of the people in the room. All except Sydney and Parker. Leah knew it must have been from all that time under lock and key in the labs. It messed with your mind and she had heard enough from Theo to know all the testing and prodding hardly made children, let alone teenagers, feel safe. When Theo offered her a seat, Leah saw Noel looked unsure of taking it. However, when Parker left her to sit, Noel looked like she wanted to follow but stayed in place. Sydeny gave the girl a soft brush of her hand on her head, making Noel suddenly ease a little. She moved into the space, actually sitting a bit closer to Theo and Leah since she was curious to say the least. Besides, She trusted having Parker at her back rather than anyone else. When Theo and Parker got on the topic of Mara, Leah frowned visibly and she saw Noel watching her. Noel was unsure about this talk of Mara and why the information was contradicting. "I liked her...from what I met...but if she is sweet why does she not like Leah if she is your attachment?" She asked, unsure about that. Would Mara hate her for being friends with Theo and Parker?
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Post by vamperious on Jun 16, 2018 23:10:00 GMT -5
At the question of why Mara didn't like Leah, Theo gave a frown in her direction. "My sister dosen't like Leah because she has the Alpha gene. That and I tend to spoil Leah often and don't like to be away from her company- surly impeding on her time with me." Theo was being very honest here, blunt almost since it was the truth- the girl didn't need a sugar coat when most in the room already knew. "She also dosen't consider her part of the flock while I do. I am the Alpha of our little flock so I make the rules." He stated smoothly not being aggressive but did give Leah's knee a light kiss. He was attempting to smooth things over with his actions and words since he had been blunt in why Mara hated her.
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Post by kimcora on Jun 18, 2018 17:36:51 GMT -5
Noel gave a bit of a funny look at hearing about how Mara behaved around Leah over Theo. So this girl had the alpha gene? Noel gave her a sniff and sort of confirmed for herself that she understood Mara’s reasoning. To be powerful and yet the product of someone weaker than you was a big slap in the face. Noel was prideful in her own right, but knew what an alpha said went. She wasn’t meant to be an alpha, even as the first of her subspecies of experiments modeled after the avian design. Mara, however, was sister to an alpha and some argued the perfected version. Word for around in her small cell block and she often heard gossip from lab techs at RO and Emar’s own arguments with Sydney. She wouldn’t expect Mara to be friends with someone who came between family, especially if it wasn’t quite a pack member by more than blood. Leah, however, did look a bit bothered by it. She gave a disappointed look, even though she reflexively brightened her look when Theo kissed her knee. Seems the woman was sensitive. She could smell unease on her and Noel almost felt a bit bad. Leah didn’t seem harmful at least, and that made her at least a little more willing to trust her. “In other words, we don’t get along, but we can share a room together. I’m sure Mara doesn’t extend the feeling to those she doesn’t know. Besides even if she does, well you always have others that do like you.” Leah said, giving Noel a soft smile. She had Theo after all and she was happy with his acceptance over anyone else’s. “I see. I understand.” Noel said before looking at Parker and then back at Theo. “So if you are alpha how do things work? Do I have to follow you around and do things for you?” She asked. Trying to find out what her role was if any. Leah look surprised at that idea, since she hardly had to listen to what Theo said and really Parker didn't unless it was a matter of trouble or problem solving. Emar went out of the room when he got a call, seemingly concerned by it or at least confused. When he left, Noel took the opportunity to speak more. “I don’t like listening to him. It could be a nice change of pace.” She offered since she wanted to get a feel of how the status quo was.
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Post by vamperious on Jun 18, 2018 18:10:54 GMT -5
Parker nodded easily as Noel seemed to quickly grasp the situation. He liked that she was quick witted and fast even, kept him on his toes. He did however smirk when she asked if she had to follow Theo around and do things for him like a king. Theo rose a brow at the question. “ No, I simply expect you follow the house rules, get along with everyone, no fighting and when some one asks you to do something- such as John, Sydney, or Gerald or Jolette- you would agree to assist them. They are also important people to listen to. Other then that I want you to enjoy being here, this is a better place then the lab is.” He Stated smoothly zinc eir was how he expected things. When she stated that she wasn’t a fan of following John’s orders he smirked. “ either man i Noel. He was the man who had created my own experiment. I had to at one time answer to him like you do. Once you grow up and learn all the rules you shouldn’t have to be as attentive to his whims, but until your experiment is complete, It might be wise to still listen to both John and Sydney.” He said again getting a nod in agreement from Parker. “ I agree with theodore. Best stay out of trouble.” He added with a grin since he knew that wasn’t a good thing.
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