Liz is still working on her plane. She glances up, realizes two things. The first is that she needs to meet Azalea at midnight. The second is... she forgot about Shannen. Oop.

Liz says "Oh, heck."

Sepharmouse squeaks, "A problem?"

Liz says "Shannen. I needed to drop off the things at her place."

Liz says "And I still need to meet Azalea."

Liz runs into the office bathroom to wash her hands, runs out.

Sepharmouse hmms. "I could possess a delivery boy, or you could just Fedex it or something. Or drop them on the way?"

Liz says "Good point."

Liz says "Let me call her, see if she's around."

Liz dials up Shannen's number.

Sepharmouse squeaks, "Sure."

Liz paces impatiently, putting away tools, while the phone rings. Before cordless phones, Ofanim were a major source of income for people who make those 40' phone cords.

Shannen stares at the phone as it rouses her somewhat, pondering things before lazily moving towards it and picking it up "Heeeeyyy there!"

Liz says "Shannen?"

Shannen grins, moving back to her bed and curling up with the phone "Iiittt's Shannen! Hey, what can I do for you?"

Liz says "This is Liz. We need to talk, and I have a pile of information you should have a look at. I apologize for the late hour. May I swing by?"

Liz offers Sepharmouse a hand so he can slip into her pocket.

Sepharmouse bounces onto the hand, and wriggles into the pocket.

Shannen umms softly, looking at a clock and then out a window "Sure. Know where I live?"

Liz finishes gathering up Shannen's packages, and loads them into the car outside.

Liz says "Yes. I'll be there shortly."

Liz says "See you."

Shannen nods, moving to a chair to pick up a bath robe "Great! .. see you soon."

Liz hangs up, sets the phone in its stand, locks up, gets in the car, *goes*.

Liz should show up at Shannen's Coffee House shortly.

Liz pulls up outside the coffee house, knocks on the door, unloads her packages.

Shannen makes her way down from the apartment above, holding the robe a bit tighter. "Liz! How are you? Would you like some coffee or cake? The shop is closed, but I have things upstairs.."

Liz smiles. "Thank you, Shannen, that's very kind, but I just need to give some things to you, and then go. I have to meet someone at Sistine's at midnight, which is one of the things you need to know."

Liz says "Firstly: the big package is medical supplies. Painkillers, bandages, anticeptics, etc etc. Everything to do first world medicine in the Third World."

Liz says "I picked up three big packages for the Morphine, but I guess the rest could come in handy. I have one package at the hangar, and the other is at Pat's. I figured you could use the third."

Shannen nods, tilting her head slightly "Oookkkay." and then smiles brightly. "Could've used that stuff earlier with the Triad-- what's happening with Sistine's."

Liz blinks. "Triad? But, they said they did their own healing."

Liz says "Hmm, let's get this stuff upstairs, and we can talk."

Shannen nods and lifts as much as she can hold "Really? Must've happened after I left, then."

Liz helps Shannen up the stairs with the stuff, sits down.

Liz sits for all of about five seconds, then gets up, paces.

Liz says "Okay, small package is some stuff we recovered from the Vapulan Computer at Focal's, concerning a Film studio called Bellman's."

Liz says "Plus some other Game info, plus some photographs I took."

Liz says "Pat has copies of all of this, but since you two seem to be the two most centrally located, I thought I'd give you a full set as well."

Liz says "According to Sarah, there might be huge cellars of some sort underneath the ground."

Liz brings out the drawings, shows Shannen.

Shannen nods slowly "Umm.. okie.", nodding slowly "Does it give any other mention about the place?"

Liz says "Just that the Game was involved with some goings on there, financially."

Liz says "They also appear to have Mafia ties, which is the second big thing."

Liz says "The Game, or rather some Humans arranged for by the game, took out a big Kobalite Tether earlier today. Kobal has been arrested by Asmodeus. All of the Kobalites are on the run."

Liz says "Several Comedians had their vessels slain at the tether, but the Seneschal got away. Apparently he's some sort of mime. He was wounded pretty badly."

Shannen ohs softly, frowning "Game." and nods and blinks, standing a bit straight and backing up "Kobal? Arrested? Oh dear, oh dear. That's not good." She begins to pace, looking over at the kitchen "How is Daimon taking it? He okay? Oh dear. We really made Asmodeus mad, didn't we?"

Liz says "And the Game has got hold of Kobal's Heart Room."

Liz says "Daimon isn't taking it well at all. He's..."

Liz blinks.

Liz says "I don't quite know how to explain it."

Shannen winces and moves to the kitchen, working on the coffee "Sure you don't want some? .. He's sad? depressed? wanting to rush into Hell and take on Asmodeus himself? wanting to run and hide?"

Liz says "The Triad was there at Pat's when I went by. I'm really sorry to have pointed them at you, I thought Jada-dan, the Elohite, might need healing. I guess their Seraph already knew how to do it. He was pretty reasonable... for a Seraph."

Liz says "I hope they were reasonable to you when they came by, although how Jada-dan could have gotten shot up..."

Liz calls out, "Shannen?"

Liz says "The Triad came to see you, right?"

Shannen taps her fingers against a coffee mug "Do you think Asmodeus is going to come here? I mean, taking out his frustration on Kobal is a rather immediate way of relieving stress.. but.."

Liz looks bleak. "I think Asmodeus is busy with other things. And Daimon... I'll explain about Daimon in a minute. He had a *really* bad day, today. And maybe a good one, too."

Liz says "Now please describe the Triad that came to see you. And the wounded guy."

Shannen returns with the empty mug, plopping down on the futon, frowning and staring into the cup "Poor Daimon.. I mean, imagine if something like this happened to.." she shakes her head and looks up apologetically "I'm sorry, I can't.." She rubs her eyes and looks down.

Liz says "You can't?"

Liz says "All right, I'm going to describe them."

Liz says "Jordan is the Seraph."

Liz says "Male vessel, tall, thin, very good looking."

Liz says "Dressed in a business suit."

Liz says "Jada-dan is the Elohite."

Liz says "Shorter, also very thin, also dressed in a business suit."

<> Shannen says "That's not who I saw is it?"

Liz says "I shot him in the arm. It was not life threatening, but it looked painful."

<> Demiurge says "Nothing like, Shannen."

Liz says "Maasiai is the Cherub. Female, somewhat darker, say Middle Eastern, also dressed professionally."

Liz says "Shannen, did you see any of these people today?"

<> Demiurge says "You saw a neatly-dressed Indian woman, a large dark man in ripped tshirt and jeans, and a man in wrecked black clothing with multiple trauma and smeared black-white makeup traces."

Liz says "If not, I think you're in terrible, terrible danger."

Shannen stands quickly and moves to the kitchen, doing her best to look like she's thinking something else besides (Oh my God..) "I can't say.. I'm sorry, but .." and shrugs slightly.

Liz says "Oh, Goodness."

Liz says "All right."

Liz says "But understand something: the Triad I met has your number. They're very and thorough, although they might be distracted for the next day or two. But sooner or later they're going to come here, and ask about you, and they'll find out that the people you met weren't...them."

Shannen shouts from the kitchen "Did you see Hitherby? He was really really worried about you- Jordi told him to protect his pack or something like that.." she trails off, trying to keep her voice level.

Liz says "Hitherby is fine. I saw him at Pat's. Sarah, Daimon, the Triad, and Sephar were all at Pat's."

Liz says "And, Shannen?"

Liz says "So was Lilith."

Liz says "She showed up after I left."

Shannen . o O ( Please please don't mention the Triad anymore.. )

Liz says "She."

Liz swallows. "She has Daimon's heart. So we know the Game does not. She also removed the Game Lilim's gease from Sephar, at the cost of Three Geasa from Daimon."

Liz says "I think that Jordan... that everyone, is going to be rather distracted for a day or two."

Liz says "I also think that we're going to need to figure out what's going on at Bellmans Studios."

There's a gasp, followed by a breaking sound, followed by "Oh my.. .." and Shannen peeks out of the kitchen, somewhat pale and nodding "Th..this is.. not .. normal, is it? Please say it is, just for my peace of mind.."

Liz is in the main room, doing a three step pace and turn pattern in a triangle. "No. It is not. Everyone was... highly disturbed.

Liz looks over at Shannen, pale herself. "And, last thing. Daimon has Geased himself to Dominque. For as long as it takes to 'work this thing out'. So now he's working for an Archangel.

Liz says "I hope. I pray, that this means his Redemption is near."

Liz sighs.

Liz says "In the mean time, I have to go shortly."

Pat . o O ( Liz /always/ has to go shortly. )

Shannen bites her lip, chewing it a bit "You could've just said it was.. normal. Just to make me feel.... to Dominique!?" She swallows and nods slowly "So do I.. oh..." she frowns and slowly makes her way over to hug Liz at the sigh.

Shannen . o O ( Liz = Bad news. Avoid Liz. )

Liz hugs Shannen.

Liz says "I'm sorry, Shannen."

Liz looks Shannen in the eyes. "I know you cannot talk to me about the... people you met. That's all right. But please, talk to your Superior. Fast."

Liz says "Things are very fluid. I don't understand what's going on."

<> Liz rolls the d666 and gets 2 4 CHECK: 6.

Shannen shakes her head, trying her best to smile "No, no it's okay. It's good that you told me. Gives me more time to think and such.." She lets out a large sigh "I just hope.. ..Liz.. I .. please don't tell anyone either. -- I don't understand. I understand less than anyone! This is all so.. anti-happy-joy.."

<> Demiurge says "Okay. What are you resonating on, Liz? :)"

<> Liz says "Int roll, actually."

<> Demiurge says "Ah."

<> Liz says "The idea is 'okay, who got really badly shot up today, is looking for any help they can get'."

<> Liz says "Or, if I were badly wounded and looking for an Angelic healer who wouldn't hurt me, who would I be?"

<> Demiurge says "Liz, you are getting a sudden flash of memory about the Mysterious Habbalite mentioning the Kobalite Seneschal who was wounded, and who went on the run. To the Andrealphites."

Liz says "Oh."

Liz says "Oh Hell."

<> Demiurge says "Though of course, this could be entire and total coincidence."

Liz says "Shannen."

<> Demiurge says "Total total coincidence."

<> Demiurge says "Really."

<> Demiurge says "People get shot every day in DC, after all."

<> Shannen needs to visit Novalis. Soon. Like, a few days ago.

<> Hitherby says "Sorry, best we can do is earlier today. :)"

Liz says "The person you healed."

Liz says "He was shot, badly."

Liz says "Was he wearing any sort of white makeup, facepaint."

Liz says "If so, that was the Kobalite Seneschal."

Liz says "He ran to... we were told he ran to the Andrealphites."

Liz says "The Lusties."

Liz says "If that was the Seneschal, then Daimon needs to know. Which means Judgement is going to need to know."

Liz says "As Daimon is...temporarily attached."

Shannen remains passive "Umm.. okay." and nods slowly "And if it wasn't.. ?"

Liz says "Then... *shrug* it wasn't."

<> Shannen says "Liz = Death. Avoid Liz."

Liz says "Either way, I think you're in danger."

Liz says "Talk to your Archangel."

Liz says "Ask her."

Liz says "Soon."

Pat . o O ( Get the hell out of Dodge, woman! )

Liz sighs.

Liz says "Okay, one more thing. I think this might make you happier. Maybe."

Shannen bites her lip hard and gives Liz a tight hug "I'm scared.."

Shannen says "What?"

Liz hugs Shannen. "I'm sorry, Shannen. I hate being the bearer of scary tidings.

Liz says "Okay, I met a woman earlier tonight. A Celestial. Probably a Demon. Possibly a Renegade Demon or one who wishes to Redeem."

Liz says "It's all very unclear."

Liz says "Not Daimon. A Djinn, maybe."

Liz says "She was... I don't know, confused."

Liz quickly describes the meeting she had at the airport earlier.

Shannen ohs softly "She wants to Redeem? Really..?" and smiles "Hey, that's great! Wow.."

Liz sighs. "Maybe."

Liz says "Or Maybe she's another trap. A Gamester running a scam. Or Factions, or... I don't know."

Liz says "I'm telling you, like I told Pat and everyone else earlier, since I'm going to meet her at Sistine's tonight, at midnight."

Liz says "It was the most neutral and unthreatening place I could think of."

Liz says "Sephar will be with me, as sort of a backup."

Liz pets SepharMouse.

Liz says "But this is really not my thing."

Shannen blushes somewhat and giggles at the thought of Sistine's "Okay. Umm, if you two-err three get into ANY trouble, please give me a call or something and I'll give you some help, 'kay?"

Liz says "And Pat and company... well they're working well for Daimon, but maybe not for another potential renegade."

Liz says "So, yes. I might need to call you."

Liz says "I've heard that you all are sort of the Redemption Experts."

Liz sighes, rubbing her temples. "I keep telling people, I just do Cargo. How did I wind up with not one, but *two* potential Redemption Cases on my hands."

Liz says "Any suggestions? She seems like the type of person who really, *really* doesn't like surprises, or I'd ask you along."

Shannen awws softly and gives Liz another hug "S'okay. I'm going to help all the way I can. But.. Liz, just to let you know, I really wouldn't call Sistine's, umm.. 'neutral ground'."

Liz says "Huh?"

Liz says "What do you mean?"

Shannen clears her throat and blushes faintly "Well, Aron and I went out to dinner there earlier - oh, he really wants to meet everyone. Apparently he's knew and everything. He's really nice and.. well.." she clears her throat again "but I digress. Umm, well, Sistine's is an .. Eli-type place." She says the last part very quickly.

Liz's jaw drops.

Liz says "It's a Tether of Eli?!"

Shannen nods slowly "Sooooomething like that, yes."

Liz goes stock still, and slowly sits down.

Liz says "Oh, God..."

<> Pat says "Exactly."

<> Hitherby says "You know, this could have something to do with why Daimon's head started to turn in the right direction."

Shannen sits down next to Liz, giving her hugs "Are you alright? I hope you're not really upset.."

Liz puts her head in her hands. "I'm going to try and convince a maybe-redeemable-Demon that I'm neutral and fair and willing to listen, and then I tell her to meet me in a Tether?!"

Liz says "I think I just made a really, really big Mistake."

Liz looks up at Shannen. "Did you just find this out?"

Shannen smiles shakily "It's not your fault.. oh dear.. maybe try calling her or meeting her outside and going somewhere else?"

Liz says "No phone number."

Liz says "No way of contacting her."

Liz looks at her watch.

Shannen uh ohs softly "This isn't good."

Liz says "And I'm going to be late if I don't leave now."

Sepharmouse squeaks, "Who is Aron?"

Liz says "Yeah, who is Aron?"

Liz is just so distracted right now.

Shannen blushes "He's umm.. someone I met - works for Dreams, but he's originally from Eli. Oh yeah, Malakite."

Liz blinks again.

Liz says "A Malakite?"

Liz says "And he's at Sistine's?"

Liz says "He's not the Seneschal, is he?"

Shannen umms again and nods very slowly and stiffly "That's.. where I left him, yes. Nono, not the Seneschal. That's the cook, Marath. WOW, Marath can make Italian. Aron took me out for dinner and it was GREAT!"

Liz says "Okay. Good."

Liz says "I... Aron... the Malakite.. is he still there?"

Liz says "I mean, have I just told a Demon to walk into a Tether with a Malakite inside?"

Shannen nods slowly "That's where I saw him last. Yes... Oh, Liz, I'm so so sorry." and hugs Liz again.

Liz hugs, take two deep breaths, and says, "I have to go. Talk to your Archangel about the person you healed. If... *if* was the Kobalite, Daimon needs to know.

Liz says "I think Judgement would be willing to be... unusually flexible... about contact with Kobalites and their... wait. He went to the Lusties?"

Liz says "Hell, I don't have time to think about this."

Liz hugs again, and is gone like the wind.

<> Liz rolls the d666 and gets 4 2 CHECK: 5.

Liz is so gone.

<> Pat says "Say it with me, Liz. "I Just Run Cargo""

Liz will now attempt to beat Azalea to Sistine's before she can run into Aron. As this has already happened, she will obviously not make it.

<> Liz chants 'I just do Cargo, I just do Cargo' as she flies across DC at utterly egregious speeds.

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Fiat Justitia