Josie pays the MBI a visit where she informs Mark about where his missing agents are before he goes accusing her of anything. During the discussion, Mark gets a call from his father saying that his mother’s health has made a turn for the worse and she may only have days to live. Mark tells Jase to take over and explains to Josie that his mother hasn’t been doing well lately, that she has an uncurable disease and lived her life with it but now it’s taken it’s toll. Josie, feeling guilty, offers to drive Mark over there as he is too shaken up for driving. Mark accepts and the two have a discussion about life and that you can’t save everyone.
<Josie_Lyons> 4 RPG a go go!
<Josie_Lyons> ::I hate the playahs AND the game!::
<MarkSulfur> ::you evil person! You can’t hate them more than me!::
<Josie_Lyons> ::I dooooo! XD::
<MarkSulfur> ::do not! I’m in my orfice plotting ur demize!::
<Josie_Lyons> ::so! pulls up in a limo- er sedan. XD was driven though. exits it and smooths down her skirt. heads inside the building where she’s directed to the office of Sulfur. knocks on the door!::
<MarkSulfur> Come in.
<Josie_Lyons> ::opens door and enters! shuts door after herself:: Director.
<MarkSulfur> ::looks up:: Director.
<Josie_Lyons> ::was he expecting me? XD not wearing trench coat today, just black skirtsuit ‘n tie ‘n heels with white shirt. takes a seat without being asked:: I’m sure you’re wondering why I’ve come in person.
<MarkSulfur> To tell me where my agents are? ::frowning::
<Josie_Lyons> Well, that’s not the only reason I’m here, but we’ll discuss that first. I’m sure McGrath will verify this to you later, but they’ve gone into an alternate dimension.
<MarkSulfur> ::arches a brow:: ANother one?
<Josie_Lyons> No. You’re familiar with the “demon” Swytch. They’ve been sent to the dimension she is from, called the “Realm of Fire”.
<MarkSulfur> ::frowning:: WHere in the world is… that?
<Josie_Lyons> Dimension, Mark. It is one that is closely connected to our own but not easily reached. I had sent an agent of mine along with the demon to detonate a bomb that would once and for all sever the ability for their kind to reach our dimension. However, your agents, as usual, got in the way and were accidentally sent in as well.
<MarkSulfur> ::groans:: Great. ::slaps his hands on the table and walks around, rubbing at his face. Is looking tired and frazzled, like he hasn’t slept in nights::
<Josie_Lyons> There may be a chance for them to return, depending on how they get along with my agent and the demon. ::watching him:: My agent is equipped with a device that will open a portal long enough for herself and others to get through… provided she doesn’t die first. ::says like it’s no big deal if she does. lol Josie no likey Shady!::
<MarkSulfur> Nice to know you care.
<Josie_Lyons> Sorry that I’m not emotionally attached to all my agents as you are. ::leans back in chair:: That’s why I figured I’d come and inform you of their whereabouts before you began accusations… or maybe lost more sleep. Looks as if you could use a nap. ::grins::
<MarkSulfur> ::small snork:: That’s the least of my concerns right now.
<Josie_Lyons> Oh? And what is it that’s keeping the great MBI director awake at night?
<MarkSulfur> ::starts to say something, then goes pick up the phone once it rings:: Excuse me. ::picks up:: Megakat Bureau, this is Director Sulfur. ::then frowns softly;; Hey, Dad…
<Josie_Lyons> ::quirks brow, bwhahaha will listen -g-::
<MarkSulfur> What did the doctors say…? ::tail is twitching lightly, ears are starting to droop:: Oh…
<Josie_Lyons> ::frowns slightly hearing what appears to be bad news::
<MarkSulfur> :sighs heavily, hand to his face:: … yeah, I know. ::eyes look watery:: I’ll call Jason to take over here. I’ll be there soon. ::hangs up, calls up de’ Jase:: Hey, need a favor. Can you take over? ::listens:: I gotta get going. Dad just called from the hospital.
<Josie_Lyons> ::sitting up now, curious to what it is, if it’s Mark’s mom or dad::
<MarkSulfur> ::listens:: I’ll be fine. I’ll tell you about it tonight. And, by the way, about Trina… ::tells him what Josie told him;;
<Josie_Lyons> ::lol tries to listen to see if she can hear Jase yelling XD::
<MarkSulfur> <Jason> ;isn’t, but Mark can tell he’s pretty ticked. XD;; <Mark> Yeah, thanks. ::hangs up:: I’m afraid we’ll have to do this some other time. If you wanna talk to Jason about this, he knows what to say. ::goes grab his jacket;;
<Josie_Lyons> Wait… what’s the matter? ::stands:: Your parents alright?
<MarkSulfur> If you’re concerned, my mother’s dying. They’re giving her ’til tonight. I’m gonna go see her one last time.
<Josie_Lyons> ::small gasp at that:: Mark… ::softly says:: I’m sorry to hear that. ::sincere expression::
<MarkSulfur> :small, grim smile, just nods. Grabs up his keys::
<Josie_Lyons> You… need anything? I can get you a flight straight out there. ::strike this line if Mark’s parents live in Megakat. mun forgets if they do or not::
<MarkSulfur> ::they live there. XD He prolly isn’t in condition to drive, tho’. XD;;
<Josie_Lyons> ::ah then strike and replace with:: You… need anything? I’ve got my car out front. Can take you straight there.
<MarkSulfur> ::is shaking, finally says:: Could you? Please? ::is keeping his voice level::
<Josie_Lyons> Sure. ::opens door and exits his office. walks with him down the hall and out the front. opens door to back of car there for him to get in::
<MarkSulfur> ::gets in, yes::
<Josie_Lyons> ::gets in after he does:: We’re taking a bit of a detour. Megakat Memorial Hospital – if that’s where she is, Mark.
<Josie_Lyons> ::says to the driver::
<MarkSulfur> She’s at home, actually. ::softly, tells her where::
<Josie_Lyons> Oh. ::gives driver the address:: <driver> Yes, ma’am. ::heads out towards there:: <Josie>::realizing she never did meet Mark’s parents. curse you mun of Mark! making her feel a bit guilty.:: What… is she dying from, if you don’t mind me asking? ::asks gently::
<MarkSulfur> ::staring out the window:: I’m… not really sure. They never really told me about it ’til a few years ago. Something rare… kept thinning her blood. She was constantly sick, but she was always strong.
<Josie_Lyons> No doctor was able to figure out a cure for it?
<MarkSulfur> ::shakes his head;: No. They knew what was happening to her, kept telling her that she wouldn’t last, but this was every year. Now, tho’… she’s been pretty frail these last few weeks.
<Josie_Lyons> Oh… ::quiet now. looks away from him out the window::
<MarkSulfur> I do appreciate this, by the way.
<Josie_Lyons> Yes well, it’s nothing. Really. ::looks to him:: I could’ve maybe helped more if I knew of this… or maybe not… ::half smile::
* Nee has joined
* Nee is now known as Cam
<MarkSulfur> I don’t like to share my family issues.
<Josie_Lyons> ((hey Nee!))
<Josie_Lyons> Why not?
<Josie_Lyons> ((Josie taking Mark home to his mother’s after hearing about her bad condition during a meeting.))
<Cam> ((coolness… mind if I just watch, cause I don’t think Cam’s ready to meet Mark’s Mom… it a big step in their relationship XD))
<MarkSulfur> ((::dies:: S’fine! If you wanna try something onna side is fine. ;) ))
<Cam> ((Nah it’s fine ^^))
<MarkSulfur> Because I don’t like to impose my problems on every one else.
<Cam> ((<Cam> Gives me a op ta see what two of the main players in this city are up to))
* MarkSulfur sets mode: +o Cam
<Josie_Lyons> ((sorry ’bout that, had to order takeout))
<Josie_Lyons> ((::dies!::))
<Cam> ((sokay ^^ gotta be done))
<Josie_Lyons> Not even your own friends and agents?
<MarkSulfur> ((WB!))
<MarkSulfur> No. They need to worry about other things.
<Josie_Lyons> ::smirks:: Then why impose yourself on them by trying to solve all of their problems?
<MarkSulfur> I’m their boss. It’s what I do.
<Josie_Lyons> Uh huh. <car>::pulls up now at the address:: <Josie> You can’t be everyone’s savior, Sulfur. No matter how much you may try.
<MarkSulfur> At least I’m trying. ::gets out:: Thanks. ::goes to knock on the door. House issa quaint little cottage with woods in the back and all.::
<Josie_Lyons> ::watches him exit the car and go to the door. will wait until he’s in before leaving::
<MarkSulfur> <Mark’s Dad> ::comes on out, smiles up at him and pats him on the back. Hassa cane and all:: <Mark> ::exchanges a few words with him:: <Mark’s Dad> ::smiles now at Josie, waves at her::
<Josie_Lyons> ::half smiles and waves back before having tinted window close of the car:: Back to the NSA. ::says to driver and they pull off::