Aaelith watched with an amused expression as the group turned their attention to the woman appearing through a veil of magic, appearing to be ghost-like. With a graceful swoop, she stood from her chair and welcomed Cassie with a smile, her fangs peeking through.
"Thank you for joining us, I was just about to brief the mission." She listened to each and everyone take their own response to the situation, listening with intent on how they reacted to the paranormal. It could give her a clue on who she could tell, and who she couldn't. Giving a lighthearted smile, she quickly rushed to assure her new partners.
"Now- I can assure you that this building is highly safe. It isn't haunted either."Tilting her head, sending her milky brown hair to her other shoulder, she pondered how to respond next. James last question was a little deeper... Complicated. Ghosts, they didn't exist, no. Though, they could be manifested, it didn't necessarily validate their existence. Spirits though- a whole other story. Either way, paranormal phenomena was too complicated to allow a simple answer, but she tried nonetheless.
"That's correct James," She started, impressed with his thoughtfulness. She also hadn't missed how he had reached for his bow. He was quick - good.
"Now, as much as I could go into the possibilities of ghosts and other such, it's far too complicated and long for today. I'd rather get this show on the road."She was taken aback by the slightly forward voice from the girl she had previously wondered over. She would be an interesting one - for sure. Alison stepped over and agreed with her, causing a warmth to spread within both Sam - and Aaelith. They were already acting like a team. Good. Training her sights on the girl, before answering with a soft voice,
"I apologize, I know that you want to get started. And we will - but I have to make sure you are all capable. I can't just send you out there and expect you to save the day, you could all die if I'm not careful." Sam leaned back, feeling the surge of her power on the brink. Not now.... She reached back up to her necklace and rubbed her thumb over the light surface, trying to ease her nerves and relax her troubled soul.
She decided now may be the best time to get started, it appeared that only one spot was open, and that - could definitely be filled later.
"Alright, without further ado - Let's get on with it, shall we?" Her face was a perfect mask of calm, years of leadership pouring through her tainted veins.
"Alright - if you'd follow me to the hanger, we can proceed to the vehicles. For this mission, I'd prefer the use of the jet. It'll carry all of us to where we need to go, in little time at all." She glanced around at those surrounding her,
"Now, if you need to change into your costume, I would recommend you do so now."She was already in her attire - dressed in an almost rugged military-like apparel, long brown hair swept back into a loose ponytail, and her golden skin shimmering in the half-light that came from the bulbs above their heads.
"The jet is this way, in our hanger downstairs." She stepped over to the bookshelf on her right and tilted a book towards herself, releasing it and stepping back as the shelf glided across the floor - revealing a hidden stairway down to the hanger.
"If you will..." She stepped into the dark of the hallway, her red eyes glowing from within the shadows.
"Please follow me, you will have access to weapons, and your costumes - if you need to change, within the jet." Tapping into her demon abilities, she triggered the lights to turn on without touching the switch.
When she entered the underground
hanger, she proceeded to explain the situation. []i"I have located a possible terrorist in hiding; therefore we must be careful of how we approach him. He has guards around him in disguise, so we won't easily be able to tell if they are citizens or murderers within the crowd. Be warned: He too, has powers. He feeds off of life to use magic, so do not go too close. Or he will feed off of you."[/i] If she allowed herself to become fully demon for this mission - perhaps she could. That was beside the point though, she had to see each and every individuals possibilities within the rag-tag group she had here. She could already gather they had something special about them. Pride flared in her chest. It would be a honor to lead this group. Years of loneliness made this all the more exciting. Waving her hand, Sam opened the keypad on the door to the jet, entered the password and stepped inside when it opened. When she was fully inside the large jet, she leaned against the nearest wall and watched as eight sets raised up from the ground, all large and comfortable looking. Each seat awaiting it's owner.
"Alright, this jet is set on auto-pilot. So I will be able to sit here with all of you." Sam adjusted her
outfit with light fingers, deftly fixing the collar of her jacket before turning her attention back to the group.
"The flight will take off as soon as you are all ready." She sat in her seat, waiting for the team to gather so they could leave for their first mission together.