Stormcrow informs McGrath about Lyons’ possession of the ring, and he tells her to call Lyons to talk to her. The talk doesn’t go well, as afterwards Lyons talks with the pamphlet about her options, and decides to attack them before they go after her. Meanwhile McGrath and Stormcrow discuss the matter with Swytch, and decide to confront Lyons about the ring. When Lyons arrives, they try to convince her to give up the ring, without success. A fight ensues, resulting in the destruction of the MBI lobby and much of the basement. Lyons is eventually overcome, as Stormcrow takes the ring from her.
Amid the confusion, BOB the DESTRUCTOR DELIVERER delivers Lyons a package of magic bottles per one of her earlier requests, though the delivery appears to be a bit late. Lyons tries to retake the ring unsuccessfully, and eventually escapes, now powerless. McGrath tells Stormcrow to take the ring to a bank and put it in a deposit box.
[20:22] <@Pamphlet> :: was left in Josie’s desk? ::
[20:22] <@Taaaaaaansy> ::hoo dee hooo! what to do?::
[20:22] <@Taaaaaaansy> <Josie> ::no you in mah purse! which is at mah HOUSE which is where I be XD left purse open though if you wanted to breathed;:
[20:22] <@Taaaaaaansy> ((breathe^))
[20:22] * Pamphlet is now known as McGrath
[20:23] <@Taaaaaaansy> ::where be Stormycrow?::
[20:23] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::this same day or next?::
[20:23] <@McGrath> :: Next Day! ::
[20:23] <@McGrath> :: walks into the MBI ::
[20:24] <@McGrath> :: goes to find Stormcrow to see if she came into work today ::
[20:24] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::then is only just getting in to work, being somewhat late today. Probably arrives not far behind McGrath::
[20:24] <@Taaaaaaansy> ::was at the front desk then before her shift. smiles:: Are you feeling better today, Stormcrow?
[20:25] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::kind of bedraggled, doesn’t look like she slept well:: I . . . I guess.
[20:26] <@Taaaaaaansy> ::stands to move from the seat. smiles at McGrath as he enters as well::
[20:26] <@Taaaaaaansy> I kept your seat nice and warm! And I made you hot cocoa. ::motions to mug on the lobby desk there::
[20:26] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::rubs her eyes:: Oh. Um, thanks.
[20:27] <@McGrath> :: finds Stormcrow then :: There you are. Agent Lyons has requested time off, so I’ll be filling in for her until she returns.
[20:27] <@Taaaaaaansy> You’re welcome. ::wants to make her feel better::
[20:28] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::dull-sounding voice as she takes her seat:: Yeah, sure.
[20:30] <@McGrath> ((<McGrath> You shouldn’t feel bad about anything. I don’t. <LS> Not even that time you dropped that puppy out of that 20 story building? <McGrath> :: small chuckle, but quickly regains composure :: Nope, not even that. ))
[20:30] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DEAD::))
[20:31] <@Taaaaaaansy> ((::dies!::))
[20:32] <@McGrath> She also informed me of your encounter the other day. Are you… feeling all right?
[20:33] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sighs, swallows:: Not really.
[20:33] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::reaches for the cocoa::
[20:34] <@Taaaaaaansy> ::nudges McGrath and whispers:: SEE? I told you…
[20:35] <@McGrath> ((<McGrath> I know what would cheer you up <LS> A paid vacation? <McGrath> Even better! A quest! <LS> … couldn’t I just stay at work and- <McGrath> You must venture into the enchanted lands and free the lollipop guild from their oppressive ruler, and win the heart of the princess! <LS> … ))
[20:36] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dead!::))
[20:36] <@Taaaaaaansy> ((:;diiies:: <LS> No. ))
[20:39] <@McGrath> You can leave work early today, if you need to. I’d offer you the day off, but we’ve got some things to go over, unfortunately :: taking out some papers ::
[20:39] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sips cocoa, looks up:: What do we need to do? ::still sounds tired and dull::
[20:40] <@McGrath> ((<McGrath> Well, at least now you sound how you look <LS> :: glare :: <McGrath> I meant that as a compliment ))
[20:41] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((lol))
[20:41] <@Taaaaaaansy> ((LOL!!))
[20:41] <@Taaaaaaansy> ::glad she’s drinking the cocoa at least! lingering ’round::
[20:42] <@McGrath> We need to discuss the specifics of how you managed to escape with your life yesterday.
[20:43] <@Taaaaaaansy> <Josie> ::no you don’t.::
[20:44] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks down into her cocoa:: There’s nothing very specific about it. I escaped because Lyons rescued me. ::uncomfortable look::
[20:44] <@McGrath> ((<Josie> Can I jedi mind trick? <Pamphlet> :: shrugs :: Maybe <Josie> you don’t need to ask that :: waves hand :: <McGrath> :: meanwhile :: We need to discuss-THESE AREN’T THE DROIDS WE’RE LOOKING FOR <LS> …what? ))
[20:44] <@Taaaaaaansy> ((::diiies!::))
[20:44] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((*DIES*))
[20:46] <@McGrath> And the Cyberdemon was destroyed mid-confrontation?
[20:47] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::deep breath:: No. He was incapacitated, and then Lyons shot him.
[20:48] <@McGrath> I see :: scratches chin :: That’s twice. If this kind of activity continues, there may be some kind of backlash from the Cyberkat community. They might view us as overeager to exterminate, even though they were just Cyberdemons.
[20:49] <@McGrath> ((<Josie> :: likely has the highest number of confirmed kills out of everyone in the MBI :: ))
[20:49] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::eyes closed, pained:: He was more than just a Cyberdemon. Maybe not a true Cyberkat, but not a Cyberdemon.
[20:50] <@McGrath> It wasn’t your responsibility. You never asked for that problem.
[20:50] <@Taaaaaaansy> ((::dies!:: <Josie> Lyons. Josie Lyons. License to kill. … I made it myself see?))
[20:51] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sounds a bit choked:: Maybe not, but I . . . ::then looks up, remembering:: McGrath, there was something else.
[20:51] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
[20:52] <@McGrath> ((<McGrath> It’s not your fault <LS> I know… <McGrath> It’s not your fault <LS> …I know that <McGrath> It’s not your fault <LS> :: leaps across the table :: I *PUNCH* hate *PUNCH* Good *PUNCH* Will *PUNCH* Hunting! <McGrath> :: blarg spits tooth out :: It’s not your fault ))
[20:53] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DEAD!!!::))
[20:53] <@Taaaaaaansy> ((::BUSTS UP:: LOL!!))
[20:54] <@McGrath> ((<McGrath> :: listens :: It’s okay, you can tell me <LS> :: whispers :: I really hate you ))
[20:54] <@Taaaaaaansy> ((<McGrath> I knew that.))
[20:55] <@McGrath> :: listens ::
[20:55] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
[20:55] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> Lyons, she . . . I don’t know what’s going on, but she was back in her demon form.
[20:56] <@McGrath> ((<Lyons> CURSE YOU SELKIRK! :: shouting, waves fist in the air ::))
[20:57] <@McGrath> I see… :: scratches chin again :: That’s a problem.
[20:58] <@Taaaaaaansy> ((LOL! <desk> ::suddenly freezes over:: <LS> … uh… think that’s a coincidence? <McGrath> She was probably aiming for you so… you best move and be glad she’s a bad shot.))
[20:59] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sighs, looks at her cocoa again:: I know. I mean, she saved me with it, but . . . why was she keeping it a secret for so long? ::thinking back:: This probably explains a few things.
[20:59] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DEAD::))
[21:00] <@Taaaaaaansy> ((<MBI agents> ::have an Intervention for Josie:: <Mark> You need to stop being a demon, Josie. You’re hurting yourself and those around you. <Josie> Go away! I don’t have a problem! I can take the ring off any time, I just don’t choose to.))
[21:00] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIIIIIIES::))
[21:02] <@McGrath> It does. :: frowns :: I need to go speak with her. :: starts to walk away ::
[21:03] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::bites her lip:: She did save me, though. ::not stopping him, just reminding::
[21:04] <@Taaaaaaansy> ((<McGrath> It must be part of a sinister plan. Don’t flatter yourself. <LS> Wow you really know how to make a person feel good.))
[21:06] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
[21:07] <@McGrath> :: pauses, considering :: Then maybe you should talk to her.
[21:07] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::a bit surprised:: Me? Um, I guess I could, but didn’t you say she was taking time off?
[21:08] <@McGrath> If she doesn’t want to talk to you she’ll tell you to go away.
[21:09] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> All right, but I’m still not sure what to say. ::looks for an agent directory or some such thing to get Josie’s home number::
[21:09] <@Taaaaaaansy> ::has since snuck away as she wants no part of demon business!::
[21:09] * Taaaaaaansy is now known as Josie_Lyons
[21:09] <@Josie_Lyons> ::number listed in agent’s directory yes::
[21:11] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::reluctantly dial-eth!::
[21:11] <@Josie_Lyons> ::answers phone:: Hello?
[21:11] <@McGrath> :: leaves the the room and lets her talk alone ::
[21:14] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> Lyons? It’s Selkirk.
[21:15] <@Josie_Lyons> ::frowns:: Yes… what is it, Selkirk? ::goes over and peeks out a front window::
[21:15] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> I . . . ::swallows:: I wanted to talk to you. About yesterday.
[21:16] <@Josie_Lyons> You submit your report yet?
[21:16] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> I’m working on it.
[21:17] <@Josie_Lyons> I assume then you plan on including every little detail of what occurred yesterday. ::lets the blinds back and goes into her kitchen:: How long do I have before they arrive?
[21:19] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> Before who arrive? ::sounds hurt:: Lyons, why didn’t you tell anyone about this before?
[21:21] <@Josie_Lyons> … why do you think? Why haven’t you told anyone yet?
[21:23] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> Why do *you* think? I told McGrath, but that’s all, and it was his idea for me to call you. ::sighs:: You saved my life yesterday, but still, did you think no one would ever find out about this?
[21:24] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::well, sort-of told Tansy too, but wants to leave her out of this::
[21:24] <@McGrath> ((<Josie> well, I assumed a few would find out, that’s why I had to kill them <LS> … ))
[21:24] <@Josie_Lyons> I knew you would eventually… so that’s why I went ahead and exposed myself to save you.
[21:24] <@Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!))
[21:25] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> Lyons, are you sure you have this thing under control? I remember last time . . .
[21:26] <@Josie_Lyons> Last time was different. This time I’m in control. Why should it matter that I have these powers anyway? After all, YOU have magic you’re still learning.
[21:28] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> I know, but *my* magic isn’t demonic. ::deep breath:: I really want you to talk to the rest of the agents about this, or at least the Director. But, until then, I won’t say anything about it in my report.
[21:30] <@Josie_Lyons> So? The Bureau employs VAMPIRES and cyberkats and pixies… just because this powersource is demonic in nature doesn’t mean I shouldn’t have it. I’m not going to explain myself to anyone. Besides you’ve already told McGrath and I’m sure he’ll be mentioning it to Sulfur.
[21:32] <@McGrath> ((<LS> Him? <Josie> Yes, he will. He loves to gossip. ))
[21:32] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> Exactly – the rest of the agents *know* they’re vampires and pixies and things. Lyons, it’s not you having these powers that bothers me, it’s that you didn’t tell anyone until now. :;gets the feeling she’s not going to make much progress::
[21:32] <@Josie_Lyons> ((LOL))
[21:32] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
[21:33] <@Josie_Lyons> If you don’t like it… take it up with me personally. ::slight growl lol. your feeling is right XD::
[21:34] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::hears that, unhappy sigh:: Goodbye, Lyons. Thanks for saving me yesterday. ::hangs up::
[21:36] <@Josie_Lyons> ::hangs up as well. annoyed she is!::
[21:36] <@Josie_Lyons> ::how dare LS question me! XD::
[21:38] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::ha, see? I’m right, the ring’s turning you evil!::
[21:38] <@McGrath> :: returns after a few moments ::
[21:39] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::big gulp of cocoa::
[21:39] <@McGrath> So, what did she say?
[21:40] <@Josie_Lyons> ::no it’s not! I’m perfectly normal evil lite!::
[21:41] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sigh/groan:: Not much. She claims she has it under control, but she won’t say why she kept it a secret, and she got mad when I asked her to talk to the Director about it. ::frown:: She seemed pretty paranoid.
[21:42] <@Josie_Lyons> ((<McGrath> … well she sounds normal to me. ::shrugs::))
[21:42] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies!::))
[21:47] <@McGrath> We’ll have to keep an eye on her for now. She needs to make the next move.
[21:47] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::bites lip:: If you say so.
[21:48] <@Josie_Lyons> ::bwhahahahaha! hahahaha ha… yeah. -g- gets in her purse to let free that Pamphlet::
[21:50] <@McGrath> <Pamphlet> :: is released ::
[21:52] <@McGrath> You might want to talk to Swytch about this. She might have some insight.
[21:52] <@Josie_Lyons> Pamphlet… I need to know how I can increase my power of the ring… I believe time will come where I’ll need it soon.
[21:53] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods, sips cocoa:: I will, if I see her soon.
[21:54] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> ::poof! appears inna golden light and sparkles XD:: Someone say my name? ::smiles brightly at the two. floy dress and golden belts::
[21:54] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks up abruptly:: Uh . . . I did.
[21:54] <@McGrath> ((<McGrath> Not exactly ))
[21:55] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::well, I said I wanted to see her, anyway::
[21:55] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> You’re sounding more manlier than usual. ::smirks at them::
[21:56] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::frowns::
[21:56] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> Is my assistance required? Up for some training? Need some healing?
[21:56] <@McGrath> <Pamphlet> To increase your power, you can collect other magical entities. Put them in special bottles that harness their energies.
[21:57] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> Actually, we need advice.
[21:57] <@McGrath> One of our agents, who you’re familiar with, has found a ring of power that gives her certain… magical abilities.
[21:57] <@Josie_Lyons> You mean like… how the Pastmaster used Pixies?
[21:58] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> Ooooh? ::to both of them. “sits” in the air, floating a few feet from the floor::
[21:58] <@McGrath> <Pamphlet> Yes, but be forewarned. Doing so may cause you difficulty in maintaining your mortal appearance.
[21:59] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods:: Yeah. It gives her control over ice and that kind of thing, but, well, it turns her demonic when she does. She claims she can control it, but the way she’s acting now worries us.
[21:59] <@Josie_Lyons> ::frowns:: Of course there’s a catch…
[22:00] <@McGrath> ((<McGrath> :: bluntly :: How do we kill her? <Swytch> Well, I’m sure there are several less-harmful solutions that we could explore- <McGrath> No. Dead. How? ))
[22:00] <@Josie_Lyons> ((::dies!::))
[22:00] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
[22:01] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> ::frowns:: Hmmm… well now she may be able to control it, but eventually things like that will control her.
[22:01] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> Power sometimes can be addicting… I speak from experience.
[22:01] <@McGrath> <Pamphlet> :: sounding like a prescription medicine commercial :: Certain side effects may include involuntary growth, loss of reasoning, loss of mortal appearance, loss of friends and a desire to rule the world.
[22:02] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> That’s what we’re afraid of. The question is, how to we convince *her* of that?
[22:02] <@Josie_Lyons> -_-; Fine fine fine… I understand…
[22:02] <@Josie_Lyons> ::paces now thinking things over;:
[22:03] <@McGrath> <Pamphlet> On a historical note, all possessors of the ring who kept it secret and were discovered met unfavorable fates from their peers.
[22:04] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> If she’s seeking something in particular, perhaps once she gains it she’ll have her fill. Or perhaps a loved one can convince her, bring her back to her senses. Or you can always just take the ring from her, let her go through withdrawls and hope for the best.
[22:04] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks to McGrath:: Any thoughts?
[22:04] <@Josie_Lyons> I’m certain that I will be whether they know about it or not.
[22:05] <@McGrath> :: takes out an evidence bag and holds it up to Swytch :: There is a small problem, we do have it.
[22:05] <@McGrath> <Pamphlet> Not if you strike first.
[22:07] <@McGrath> ((<Josie> So, where can I get some of these Pokeballs, er, magic bottles from, anyway? ))
[22:07] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> ::stands on the floor now and walks over to it. peers at it:: Nay, you do not.
[22:07] <@Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!))
[22:07] <@Josie_Lyons> Strike first…? I can’t go against the entire MBI… they’re just… unbeatable. ::mrrrs::
[22:08] <@McGrath> ((<McGrath> :: pats Swytch on the head :: That’s a good horse, here, have a carrot :: jams one into Swytch’s mouth :: ))
[22:08] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> Huh? What do you mean?
[22:08] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
[22:08] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> I sense no magic coming from this. The Pastmaster’s Ring gave off power that I’m not sensing.
[22:08] <@Josie_Lyons> ((LO!!))
[22:09] <@McGrath> <Pamphlet> Then do not go against this Em-Bee-Eye in its entirety.
[22:10] <@McGrath> A fake. Could she have made it?
[22:11] <@Josie_Lyons> … ::ponders this over. slides on the ring and heads for the door. in civvies today, dark brown skirt, knee high boots, cream colored shirt.::
[22:12] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> Most likely yes. Demons oftentimes have the power to teleport things to themselves or form things out of thin air entirely depending on what a mortal wants to barter with.
[22:12] <@McGrath> ((<Josie> :: and a snorkel mask, just to be different ::))
[22:12] <@Josie_Lyons> ((::snorks!::))
[22:12] <@McGrath> Then it’d be useless to try to take the ring from her. She could just make more decoys.
[22:13] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> It would be dangerous but you could always try to remove it when you’re certain she’s wearing it.
[22:13] <@McGrath> <Pamphlet> :: goes back to being motionless, sitting atop Josie’s living room coffee table (or whatever she has XD) ::
[22:14] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::eep face:: I don’t know how we’d manage that.
[22:14] <@Josie_Lyons> ::I have onna those XD drives off to the MBI!::
[22:14] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> Trick her or something? I’d say ask nicely but I’m an angel who’s been around the block and knows better. ::chuckles::
[22:16] <@McGrath> :: looks to LS :: We’ll just have to ask her to. If she doesn’t want to, then we’ll have to think of something else.
[22:16] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods::
[22:17] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch> I can hang around if you’d like, in case you need assistance containing her. ::smiles::
[22:17] <@McGrath> ((<McGrath> :: carrying a birthday cake :: Happy Birthday Agent Lyons <Josie> It’s not my birthday <McGrath> Uh, then it’s for the last one I missed <Josie> Oh, in that case :: takes the cake :: <McGrath> :: runs away :: <Josie> :: moves in close to blow out candles :: <Boxing Glove> :: springs out of the cake and hits her in the face ::))
[22:18] <@Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!!))
[22:18] <@Josie_Lyons> ::pulls up outside front entrance. exits vehicle, has some papers with her. heads up the stairs and enters the lobby::
[22:18] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIES::))
[22:19] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> That might be good. ::then looks up again as Josie enters::
[22:19] <@McGrath> :: hears someone enter, turns to look :
[22:19] <@Josie_Lyons> <Swytch>::disappears before is seen::
[22:20] <@Josie_Lyons> My ears were burning. Here. ::hands the papers to McGrath:: My report.
[22:20] <@McGrath> :: takes the papers ::
[22:20] <@McGrath> ((<McGrath> These pages are blank- <Josie> :: punches him in the head ::))
[22:20] <@Josie_Lyons> The complete one with aaaall the details that Sulfur can read about.
[22:20] <@Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!))
[22:21] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sad look down at her desk::
[22:21] <@McGrath> :: sets the papers down on the desk, then extends hand :: I need to ask you to give me the ring.
[22:22] <@Josie_Lyons> Why do you need to, McGrath?
[22:22] <@McGrath> Because it doesn’t belong to you.
[22:22] <@Josie_Lyons> I’m not hurting anyone, in fact I’ve been HELPING with my powers.
[22:23] <@Josie_Lyons> Yes it does.
[22:23] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> Lyons, I know you’ve been helping, but we’re worried about you.
[22:24] <@McGrath> You’ve actively worked to deceive me and this agency. You falsified evidence and made inaccurate statements about your activities. I can overlook all of this if you give up the ring.
[22:24] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::gives Josie a pleading look::
[22:24] <@Josie_Lyons> And if I do not?
[22:24] <@Josie_Lyons> ::glancing from one to the other::
[22:25] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> Why is it so important for you to keep it?
[22:25] <@McGrath> Then I’m going to have to put you on temporary suspension. Director Sulfur will review this incident and decide what to do with you at a later date.
[22:27] <@Josie_Lyons> I can do my job better than any of the regular agents here. Now I can peform at a better level than you freaks with powers. ::steps back from them a couple paces:: Suspend me all you like, tell Mark all you like, I don’t care. Why don’t you just go ahead and fire me even?
[22:27] <@McGrath> ((<Josie> :: kills McGrath :: <LS> How could you???! <Josie> Don’t worry about it. He’ll show up again in 4 to 5 months through some kind of highly unlikely circumstance. You on the other hand… ))
[22:28] <@Josie_Lyons> ((::dead!::))
[22:28] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::stops looking pleasing, bares teeth:: “Freaks with powers”? Lyons, I was right, you *don’t* have control over that ring. Listen to yourself!
[22:28] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ^pleading
[22:29] <@McGrath> I don’t have the authority to fire you. But I can tell you to leave. If you aren’t gone in five minutes then you’ll be arrested for tresspassing.
[22:31] <@Josie_Lyons> Yes… listen to myself. I’m not saying anything I’ve not felt before! But you wouldn’t know that, as no one ever listens to me! holds hand out and downwards towards the floor, sending out a blast of ice to cover it and attempts to have their legs up to their knees freeze as well::
[22:31] <@McGrath> :: is locked into place ::
[22:32] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::was sitting in the chair, so is able to yoink her legs up in time:: What are you *doing*?!
[22:33] <@Josie_Lyons> Taking care of you before you take care of me. ::flicks hand out to try and send a blast of ice to freeze Storm!::
[22:35] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::raises hands up and conjures a heat shield to defend herself:: You do things like this, and you wonder why we don’t listen to you?! ::gets out of the chair, keeping fire and heat around herself:: Lyons, we are not out to get you! We want to *help* you before this gets worse!
[22:36] <@McGrath> I think we’re past the helping stage :: takes out Glock and aims it at Josie at first, but then aims at the floor that’s been weakened by the ice, putting several rounds through it ::
[22:37] <@McGrath> <Floor> :: creak/breaks/collapses into the basement ::
[22:37] <@Josie_Lyons> I don’t need your help! ::mrrs about to send another blast when hears McGrath whipping out his weapon and firing:: McGrath! ::flings out a blast of ice towards him but the floor collapses underneath her so aim was off as she falls through::
[22:38] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::that all the floor, or can some of us stay up here? ;D ::
[22:38] <@McGrath> :: falls through as well, landing hard on the basement floor, the ice around his legs breaking free on impact ::
[22:39] <@Josie_Lyons> ((<floor of entire building> ::drops!:: <Mark> … MCGRAAAAAATH!!!))
[22:39] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
[22:39] <@Josie_Lyons> ::groans as she slowly gets up from the rubble::
[22:40] <@McGrath> :: gets up as well, rolling to get behind some rubble as cover ::
[22:41] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::mun will say she managed to avoid falling through, but watches the two of them from above!::
[22:41] <@McGrath> <Reception Desk> :: teeters dangerously at the edge of the hole ::
[22:42] <Tansy_B> ::fur gone pale and eyes glowing brightly. hisses and turns to where McGrath is, forms and throws a few icecicle spears in his direction barely missing as he rolls. distracted::
[22:42] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::notes that, tries to pull the desk back a little::
[22:42] <Tansy_B> <Josie>^^^
[22:46] <@McGrath> This doesn’t have to end badly, Lyons :: from cover, withdraws a small heavily shortened SWAT shotgun from behind his back, and loads a bean-bag shell into it :: I just want the ring :: straifs out, and fires into Josie’s midsection ::
[22:48] <JosieLyons> ::snarls soon as she sees him, raises hands up to fire an icy blast at the beanbag::
[22:48] <JosieLyons> ((<McGrath>:: his bean-bag shells are actually beanie babies::))
[22:49] * McGrath sets mode: +o JosieLyons
[22:50] <@McGrath> <Beanbag> :: breaks into several icy parts ::
[22:51] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> :;watches, trying to hold the desk steady::
[22:51] <@JosieLyons> You’re not getting this ring… ::swishes tail and forms another icecicle… a larger one XD which she chunks at McGrath::
[22:52] <@McGrath> :: moves to the side, but isn’t quite quick enough as it pierces through the shoulder of his overcoat and pins him to the wall ::
[22:53] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::closes her eyes a moment, takes a deep breath:: <I have to do *something*.> ::starts concentrating, trying to will a buildup of heat into her entire body instead of just her hands. Hasn’t done this much, and it’s harder to maintain. Glows golden, heat-shimmers appearing around her, then *shoves* the desk into the hole!::
[22:54] <@McGrath> <Desk> :: likely falls directly on top of Josie XD ::
[22:54] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> :;well, wasn’t really aiming for her specifically::
[22:54] <@McGrath> ((<Desk> :: will fall where it wants do! XD ::))
[22:55] <@JosieLyons> ::laughs then jumps hearing the thud crash of the desk. spinning around to fling a few ice spears in that direction on reflex::
[22:55] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::was counting on that! Takes advantage of Josie’s distraction to ‘port part of the way down and attempt to land on Josie’s back!::
[22:56] <@McGrath> :: takes that opportunity to drop down out of his trenchcoat ::
[22:56] <@McGrath> ((<LS> Canon ball! :: FLOP :: <Josie> Gah! :: can hear her spine cracking ::))
[22:56] <@JosieLyons> Gah! :;landed on and falls on her face onna floor in the rubble pile. hisses:: Selkirk… get off of me… ::tries to get up on hands and knees::
[22:56] <@JosieLyons> ((LOL!!!)0
[22:56] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
[22:57] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::clings, trying to lock her legs around Josie and pin her down:: Not until that ring’s off. ::tries to get hold of the hand Josie has the ring on::
[22:58] <@JosieLyons> ::hands are balled into fists. struggles under her in an attempt to roll over and get her off XD::
[22:59] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::grips tight around that wrist, if she can. Is struggled with, but clings on to that, at least::
[23:00] <@JosieLyons> ::pulls back one of her hands, tries to grab onto Storm somewhere to start to freeze her @____@::
[23:00] <@JosieLyons> ::as other wrist is grabbied::
[23:02] <@McGrath> :: watching the two of them fight, decides that since he’s in the basement, will run over to the weapons storage to grab something. Runs over there ::
[23:02] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::hisses, but wills her inner heat brighter. Freezing still hurts, but doesn’t have the full effect. Remembers the first time they tried to get the ring off, and grits her teeth, willing a huge blast of heat into the hand she’s grabbing::
[23:03] <@JosieLyons> Aaaugh!! ::hand opens outta the fist as she shouts at the pain, trying to fight back with cold lol::
[23:03] <@McGrath> ((<LS> :: hand explodes :: Gah! <Josie> Yeah, looks like it works the other way now. ))
[23:03] <@JosieLyons> ((LOL!))
[23:03] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dead!::))
[23:04] <@McGrath> <Flames> :: abruptly errupt next to the two of them fighting ::
[23:05] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::seizes that moment to try and reach in with her other hand and pull the ring off. Teeth are gritted and eyes have a bright glow, fur moving a little in the heat rising off her::
[23:05] <@McGrath> <Dramatic Music> :: a bit familiar, audible plays dramatically ::
[23:06] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::ears flick up!::
[23:06] * McGrath is now known as BOB_the_DESTRUCTOR
[23:06] <@JosieLyons> No!! ::ring successfully pulled off! frostiness ceases and now she’s feeling the heat from flames nearby and Stormcrow on the back of her::
[23:06] <@JosieLyons> ((LOL!! <Storm ‘n Josie> ::pause in their fighting and looook up at BOB:: Not YOU again… ))
[23:07] <@BOB_the_DESTRUCTOR> Uh…Josalyn Lyons? :: can be seen wearing what looks to be… a delivery uniform ::
[23:07] * BOB_the_DESTRUCTOR is now known as BOB_the_DELIVERER
[23:07] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::barely manages to do that when BOB’s arrival commences. Whirls in surprise, her fiery glow dimming down::
[23:07] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
[23:07] <@JosieLyons> ((::DEAD:: <BOB> OF DOOM! ADD THAT TO MY NAME!))
[23:08] <@BOB_the_DELIVERER> I have a parcel, OF DOOM-er, I mean, a special delivery.
[23:08] <@JosieLyons> ::looks up seeing BOB there and yelps in fear!:: H-how did… how did you get here?- a what? ::gulps::
[23:08] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> <LS’s uniform> ::has taken a bad scorching, and the part that got frozen has steam rising off it. Dang, she’ll have to replace it again :( ::
[23:09] <@JosieLyons> ((LOL! <Mark> You girls will have to learn to sew.))
[23:10] <@BOB_the_DELIVERER> Well, since the whole lord of fire thing didn’t work out, I had to get a different gig. The Mortal Dummies Delivery Service had an opening so… :: looking at their expessions :: Oh, like you’ve never had to take a stupid job before?!
[23:10] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> What is it? ::small voice, scared and shaking a bit now that her adrenaline rush is fading::
[23:11] <@JosieLyons> ::would quip she’s IN a stupid job now but fear overcomes that urge XD::
[23:11] <@BOB_the_DELIVERER> I’m not allowed to look at the contents of the packaging :: then quieter to Josie :: It’s those bottles you wanted.
[23:12] <@JosieLyons> … bottles? I didn’t order any bottles… <Did that pamphlet order them somehow…?>
[23:12] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::blinks:: Bottles?
[23:13] <@BOB_the_DELIVERER> Well, your pamphlet did. So here they are :: shoves the parcel into Josie’s scorched hands ::
[23:13] <@JosieLyons> ::hisses slightly at that but keeps the box, setting it on the floor::
[23:13] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . Pamphlet? ::looks at Josie::
[23:14] <@BOB_the_DELIVERER> NOW, FEAR ME! :: disappears in flames :: COURTESY OF MORTAL DUMMIES DELIVERY SERVICE!
[23:14] * BOB_the_DELIVERER is now known as McGrath
[23:14] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::holds the ring tight:: Lyons, what was he talking about?
[23:15] <@McGrath> :: returns from weapons lockers with a net gun, but pauses, seeing the fight appears to be over :: … is something burning?
[23:15] <@JosieLyons> ::still laying on the floor. exasperated sigh. rests forehead on the box. not answering her::
[23:16] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::to McGrath:: I was, and then we just got a visit from, uh, a demonic delivery guy. ::mun doesn’t think she ever really faced BOB::
[23:17] <@JosieLyons> ((<LS> I’m *always* on fiyah baby! Ssss! I got game!))
[23:17] <@McGrath> :: sets the net gun down on the floor :: Lyons, let me have that parcel.
[23:18] <@McGrath> ((<Lyons> You always want my stuff, but you neve share any of yours!))
[23:18] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
[23:19] <@JosieLyons> ::looks up at him glaring:: Take it! ::hisses at him and gets up. tries to elbow Storm inna gut or somewhere to get her off XD::
[23:20] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::actually let go of her when BOB arrived, so is easily moved away::
[23:21] <@JosieLyons> :;ah then stands up. sore from the falling and fighting. holds her right hand with her left, rubbing at the spot on her right hand ring finger with her thumb and forefinger at the place the ring was::
[23:22] <@McGrath> :: takes it as it’s shoved at him :: Well… :: taking in all the damage :: I’ll go contact the insurance company.
[23:22] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks down at the ring in her hand:: What should I do with this?
[23:23] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::feels uncomfortable even touching it::
[23:23] <@McGrath> Hang on to it for now. It’s not going back in the evidence locker just yet. :: walks away with the box ::
[23:23] <@JosieLyons> ::turns to look at Stormcrow… dusts self off then growls and attempts to leap at her for a tackling lol::
[23:24] <@McGrath> ((<Josie> FALCON PUNCH! :: blindsides LS :: ))
[23:24] <@JosieLyons> ((LOL!))
[23:24] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::starts to head for the stairs, when is leapt at!:: Agh, quit it! ::tries to shove away, keeping tight hold on the ring::
[23:25] <@JosieLyons> Give it back!! ::wild look as she tries to grabby for the ring lol::
[23:25] <@McGrath> :: frowns, sets the box down, and starts to head over to assist :: <Ring> :: glows in LS’ hands ::
[23:25] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> No!! ::tries to push out with her legs and kick/shove off her::
[23:26] <@JosieLyons> ::kicked backwards:: It belongs to ME now, I don’t care what either of you say!
[23:27] <@JosieLyons> ::holds out her hand, trying her best to will it to herself lol::
[23:27] <@McGrath> ((<Josie> It’s…it’s…my precioussssss! ))
[23:27] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::notes the glow, but holds on, voice scared:: It’s making you crazy! You need to let it go!
[23:27] <@JosieLyons> ((::dies!!:: <Storm> I am SO not going on a quest to dump this in a volcano or whatever.))
[23:28] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dying y’all::))
[23:28] <@McGrath> :: grabs Josie from behind and then slings her over his shoulder to carry her away XD ::
[23:28] <@JosieLyons> Gah! Put me down, put me down! ::struggle squirms in McGrath’s grasp::
[23:29] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::heads in the opposite direction quickly!::
[23:29] <@McGrath> :: carries her upstairs and then around the corner, dropping her in the nearest available cell ::
[23:30] <@JosieLyons> ::dropped but gets up to try and swing a punch at him before the cell door’s shut lol::
[23:30] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks at the ring for a moment as she heads her own way upstairs::
[23:31] <@McGrath> :: is hit with the cell door by Josie’s frantic actions and falls backwards, knocked down to the floor ::
[23:32] <@JosieLyons> ::moves to leap out and over McGrath, will turn and flee the building out the nearest exit XD::
[23:32] <@McGrath> :: slowly gets up, just in time for LS to seem him ::
[23:32] <@McGrath> ((see^))
[23:33] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sees, runs over:: What happened?
[23:33] <@McGrath> :: rubs forehead :: She got away.
[23:33] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::groans:: Oh no. So what do we do now?
[23:33] <@JosieLyons> ((<McGrath> Hope she doesn’t come back.))
[23:34] <@McGrath> Let her go. She’s not much of a threat without that. :: gestures to the ring ::
[23:35] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((lol))
[23:35] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::holds it up a bit, examining it with an uneasy feeling:: Yeah, but what if she comes looking for it? She’s still pretty tough, and she’s crazy right now.
[23:35] <@McGrath> All in all, that went better than I’d hoped. :: gets up ::
[23:36] <@McGrath> <Ring> :: glows in LS hand still ::
[23:37] <@JosieLyons> ((<LS> Because nothing exploded? The floor in the lobby’s wrecked as is the area beneath in the basment, we have a rogue agent who’s nuttier than a fruitcake and some freaky demon delivery guy just poofed on in here and that went better than you hoped? ))
[23:37] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::grimaces a bit. Remembers when she had the talisman, and how Swytch came looking for it. Doesn’t think hiding the ring in the toilet tank will work this time::
[23:37] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DIES::))
[23:38] <@McGrath> If you’r not comfortable holding onto that, you should talk to Swytch.
[23:38] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . Maybe I should. ::looks up:: Swytch?
[23:39] <@McGrath> ((<Swytch> :: takes the ring :: Ooo, that looks nice :: puts it on :: <LS> No! <Swytch> :: transforms back into her demon self :: BWAHAHAHAH! you knew that wouldn’t last! ))
[23:39] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((lol))
[23:39] <@JosieLyons> ((::diiies!::))
[23:40] * JosieLyons is now known as Swytch
[23:41] <@Swytch> ::appears! sheepish look:: My apologies for not aiding you… just demons… I’d rather not have BOB see me.
[23:41] <@McGrath> ((<LS> From what I saw he’s the one who’d be embarassed. ))
[23:41] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> Yeah . . . well, it doesn’t matter, we got the ring. ::holds it up:: I’d like to know if you have any thoughts on how to keep it safe for a while?
[23:42] <@Swytch> ::eyes it noting that’s the real deal:: She is mortal… put it in a safe or something.
[23:43] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks to McGrath:: Do we have any safes? Ones she wouldn’t be able to get into?
[23:45] <@McGrath> Not here. Go to a bank, set up an account and put it in a deposit box. I don’t want to know where it goes. :: walks away ::
[23:46] <@Swytch> ::smiles:: I’d take it myself but… I’m not allowed to have such objects.
[23:46] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::miserable look:: I do have a bank account. Maybe it’s time I got a safe deposit box as well.
[23:47] <@Swytch> Shhh. Just do it… and be sure to do it descretely.
[23:47] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::just nods, then::
[23:48] <@Swytch> ::vanishes hoooo predddy!::
[23:48] <@Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::since McGrath said she could leave early, heads off to her bank to set things up::