Katelyn

When in Rome (GranoxFirewind & Kate)

They moved down the vast ornate halls to arrive back at her room. She wanted some time alone with him to assess his state of mind and discern quickly if he would be able to remain be her side or need to be sent to the slave quarters. She’d not be waking up to his hands around her throat as he pressed the life from her quickly. She was intelligent and cunning if anything. She felt a small twinge of guilt at leaving her own birthday party midway, which was short lived.

Her father loved to find a reason to gloat and her birthday was a perfect platform for his to invite the countryside to come and see the beautiful spectacle that was his only daughter. She would be betrothed to someone of noble standing, most like the prince of Spain as her father wanted, no needed, an alley of that strength and military cunningness. The thought alone made her sick, but she swallowed it down with her guilt.

The guard at her quarters opened the door, then stepped forward and grabbed Verus, one on each arm. Claudia turned and sat her gaze firmly set on the guards as they awaited her command. “Remove your hands from him. He’s a man, not an animal. You may leave us. Thank you for your time.”

Both of them looked rather confused as they released the criminal, one speaking up out of concern for the beautiful young woman.

“Princess, you don’t mean to have him in your room alone, do you?” His gaze was piercing as he stood tall with his chest bowed out.

“I most certainly do. If you are worried about my safety, I’ll remind you that I am no wall flower and can defend myself against most of your men, including both of you. If he tries something ignorant, I’ll call for you. Post a man outside my door and bother me not unless I scream, which isn’t going to happen.” She scoffed at them and pointed at the door, turning her back to them all until the door shut.

The sound of his voice gave her pause and his questions were reasonable and yet still somewhat ballsy for a slave. She was glad to see that perhaps he had not bought into the subservient part to the core of its destruction and there might be some salvaging him to be a man of honor if she could find a loop hole of sorts. She turned to him and nodded at his first question, the strong commanding woman that presented herself to the people of Rome as one of their leaders let her guard down as she reached for the chains that bound his hands, carefully removing them as she spoke to him.

“I am Claudia. I am so sorry about all of this. I shall make it right as soon as I am politically able. I’d rather play the part with you here than have my father send you to your death, which would be such a waste.” She stopped in front of him and took a small white cloth from the small stone table beside him, dabbing sweat from his temple. “Your name is Verus? Did I hear that correctly in all of the insanity earlier?”

She took the cloth and handed it to him before backing up just a little to look him over. "You knew before I did that you were to be a gift to me. I am at a loss for the situation placed before us and have no plans other than to keep you alive and hopefully set you free."

Reconstruction (MST3K & Kate)

I need a CAVE!! :)

Reconstruction (MST3K & Kate)

Sara ordered a bacon double cheeseburger with fries and a chocolate shake, the effects of the conversation to come leaving her feeling quite vulnerable and almost sick to her stomach. She needed something horrid for her to eat in an effort to try and not drown in the memories that played at the edge of her subconsciousness. She breathed out softly as he mentioned how many people were aware of the project and by his count, she was the one who failed.

What he said next about Matthew was a complete shocker to her. Her face registered no emotion as she tried to comprehend his utterances, putting two and two together and not ready to share her story, but feeling a small wave of agony from Kelly as he reminisced on his own part that was played in Matthews death. The truth of the matter was that no one was responsible. It was a job that Matt signed up for whether Kelly pushed him to do it or Sara welcomed in him. He was a grown man and made his own decisions. It could've been her neck that was snapped in half and yet it wasn't.

She felt a bit of relief for the first time in years, almost as if Kelly offering to share the burden of Matt's death would make things better - and it did. She picked up her drink and took a long slow sip, her eyes on Kelly as she debated what to say and what not to say. She wasn't interested in saving lives by building a monster that if let loose could kill everyone. Science was their slave master and they were bowing down to it just because there was a small ray of home.

The food arrived and she welcomed it, bowing her head for a small prayer before looking up at Kelly. "Don't be sorry. It's a compliment that you think me capable of helping you do something so secretive and yet I'm not the right person. I don't know what you think you've figured out, but the facts and circumstances are something I'm not going to discuss. My past is closed and sits in Matt's grave with him as far as I'm concerned. I'm not who I was and honestly that leaves me completely uninterested and wiling as a co-worker to tell you to run like hell from this. No good can come of it."

She picked up her burger and bit deeply into it, a groan leaving her mouth as she enjoyed the flavors that burst across her taste buds.

Vanguard of Thornfall (Frenetic Raptor & Kate)

Lovely job. :) These two should get along perfectly.

Resounding Provocation: The Council of Shadows

*Claps* Love it. Very well done.

Now I Lay Me (Enforcer & Kate)

Scary, scary, love. Good job on your post. :)

I shall get one up in the next day or so. <3

Kate's Back Door

Deamonbane said
Sounds complex... as for myself I am beginning to Study Applied linguistics, and Foreign Relations (not sure if that's the right translation) with sights on getting a minor on Criminal psychology.... just for hobbies and shit...

That sounds complex as well.. good grief.

I'm going to rule the world, so there. No degree needed!

Sand and Glory - A Gladiator RP

You're jealous? You slept all Friday, love! Put the whip up or I shall steal it and whoop you in front of your new friends. *smiles*

It's 7:30 here and I'm sleepy, but I'm getting old too.

When in Rome (GranoxFirewind & Kate)

That's how it always works. Clean up to get dirty again.

Everything is fantastic over here, just needed some rest and got it. Looking into more school.. sucks, but I suppose its for a good cause.

Sleep is my drug, but I am quite addicted to my computer, and this site more than I should be.

Resounding Provocation: The Council of Shadows

It's posted in the Vamp thread now. :)