It's EVIL pool..

[Ryu]

Ryu Eyes Asher Thinking Why only bring the third-in-command?

[starcrossed]

Asher smiles ever so faintly and says, "My toys are in our trunks." Indeed, several trunks presumably full of luggage sit in a pile between him and the girl. Belle Morte smirks at Sage and says, "Ah, but I find that fear gives the blood such a delightful tang. And when cultivated over time, like a fine wine.." She walks over to the pomme de sang and strokes 'its' hair with a vicious smile. The girl trembles slightly, eyes widening. "Mm, most delicious." Belle Morte says sweetly. Layali just laughs to herself, then says, "You are, of course, welcome to help yourself to any of the many sheep that wander around here. There are only one or two select few that I would request you refrain from feeding upon." Belle Morte drops her hand from the 'donor's head and returns to her former stance before Layali. "Merci, Layali. Vous êtes très généreux"

[Translation: "Thank you, Layali. You are very generous."]

[wingsofsage]

Sage looks at Asher and says "Thank god you wont be using them on ME anymore." Sage looks over to Belle and says "Well, you knew how to scare the hell out of me." Sage looked back at Ryu and motioned him to come over to her.

[Ryu]

"One or two whow are they?" Ryu Mutters to himself still obseving the group then walks to sage and stands behind her

[starcrossed]

Asher flashes a bit of fang in a grin and says, "So long as it pleases Belle Morte for me not to." Belle Morte turns to Sage and says, "Oui, but you are useful in other respects now."

[wingsofsage]

Sage smirks harshly and says "Oh yea, how so Belle? I thought your fun and games was all i was good for........as Frost told me." Sage glanced at Asher and said "Ya, and i'm sure Belle wouldnt want you to hurt me like you used to." Sage smiled and confidence crept onto her face. She grabs Ryus arm and brings it around her neck, so that he's right against her.

[Ryu]

Ryu Puts his arm around he Little protectively

( And i need to go)

[wingsofsage]

Sage smiles at the notice of him holding her protectivley and the grip on his arm tightens a little. Sage didnt want him to stop holding her like that. Sage stares at Asher thinking about all the times he whipped her and beat her from her slave dayz. She smiled and kissed Ryu's arm.

[starcrossed]

Spotting the protective gesture, Asher's smile broadens slightly, a dark gleam to his eyes as he says, deliberately trying to goad a reaction from both Sage and Ryu, "That remains to be seen. Our mistress is fickle, her mind ever changing as the sea. I brought my favorite cat-o'-nine with me just in case, hoping for such a change. Do you still bear the scars from your last encounter with it? It was the braided leather one, with the silver barbs on the ends.. Ever so wonderful at tearing skin. Perhaps before our visit ends you shall have more of the cat-'o-nine's marks to add to your collection."

Belle Morte makes a 'tsk'ing sound and says, "Now, now, Asher.. That is enough for the time being. Sage has done nothing to incite such.. attentions.. from you yet." To Sage she says with a little patronizing smile, "Now if I told you, where would the fun in that be? All in due course, mon démon."

Layali laughs at all of this and says to Belle Morte amiably, "Perhaps your Asher could teach Logan some of his talents. They must be ever so useful." Belle Morte smiles at her and says, "Oh, indeed they are. I'm sure Asher would be honored to instruct your Logan in the finer aspects of.. persuasion and education."

[Translation: "mon démon" = "my demon"]

[wingsofsage]

Sage laughs at Asher and says "You always did get your own personal kicks out of punishing me. I actually think you liked it more than Belle did." Sages' eyes gleam and says "Ya, but I dont think you'll be able to hurt me like you used to, even if Belle orders you to." Sage glances over to Belle and says "Actually, your right but still....." Sage pauses but turns back to Asher and says "But I do know that you thirst for my blood again dont you?" Sage , laughed in amusement and said "Sorry Asher, but you might have to kill Frost first before you can get a taste of my blood ever again." Sage kisses Ryu's arm and turns around to nuzzle up against his neck again.

[Sharkbait]

Logan bows slightly. "I would be honored to learn more."

[Sharkbait]

((I g2g... I'm going shopping with my mom... But I'll bbl!))

[starcrossed]

[kk!]

"But of course. That is why the job was mine," Asher replies, still flashing fang. "Perhaps Frost will protect you.. But there are more ways to harm than simply the direct approach. Somehow I doubt that Frost will be all to eager to protect your.." He gestured vaguely at Ryu. "..friend."

Belle Morte looks highly amused by all of this and makes no sound nor motion to dissuade Asher from his 'antics'. Layali simply laughs to herself and steps to stand beside Belle Morte, symbolic of their equality, as the two observe the goings-on between the others.

[Ryu]

"Yeah Like You can Lay a hand on me.. " Ryu Snarls

[wingsofsage]

Sage Turns back around from Ryu and glares to Asher. She then says "And how do you plan on hurting me if not form direct approach? You better not lay a hand on Ryu, if you do i swear you will regret it. I dont care what 'punishment' awaits. I'm NOT Belles' servant anymore! She can't punish me as a servant, but she is powerful enough to 'punish' me. I'm not going to let you do anything, unless I feel it necessary or Belle finds a way to force me to crawl around on my hands and knees again like or possibly as a servant." Sage was now away from Ryu and Standing in arm's reach of Asher. Her eyes were glowing and her teeth hurt as her fangs were about to show anytime now if he kept this up.

[starcrossed]

Asher throws his head back and laughs, a rasping, almost hissing sound reminescent of nails on a chalkboard. Looking at Ryu with utter amusement, he says, "Ah, you are funny. I have seen three hundred years of immortality - how would you plan on stopping me, a mere strapling of sixteen or so?" Flashing a malicious grin at sage again, he says, "The agony of the mortal heart is often more painful than that of the flesh.. Mundane weapons are a mere portion of my arsenal."

[wingsofsage]

Sages' fangs snap out and she lowers her head to Asher *i sign of respect* and says "I'm sorry m'lord. I Would rather you hurt me than him, please spare him of anything. Also, if he does anything that requires punishment, I beg of you to take it out with me." Sage also bows to Belle and Layali. Sahe awaits for the comand of allowance to move.

[Ryu]

Ryu laughs “Well you sure are confident" Then he goes Sirius” But don’t underestimate me"

[wingsofsage]

Sage says very lowly to Ryu "Ryu, dont...Please." Sage is still bowed as low as she can without falling and has her head hung towards the ground.

[starcrossed]

With that hissing laugh again, Asher says to Sage, "Perhaps you have been gone from Paris for too long, to forget so vital an instrument in torture." He raises an eyebrow at Ryu, grinning widely, and says, "Oh, not to worry, I won't. There is not much to underestimate."

With an elegant wave of her hand to indicate that Sage may move again, Belle Morte says, "Arrêt, mon démon, and you as well, Asher. Are you so quick to forget that we are here as guests?" Asher inclines his head ever so slightly and says, "Of course, mistress. Forgive us."

Layali and Belle Morte exchange amused smiles, then Layali waves a hand to the castle and says, "Your rooms await, Belladonna. I do hope they are to your tastes." "How kind of you to arrange lodging for us. I am sure it shall be exquisite," Belle Morte says. Following Layali, she gestures to Asher and the pomme de sang. The girl struggles to lift one trunk and carry it, as quickly as possible, while Asher lifts the rest of the trunks as easily as if they were feathers.

[Translation: "arrêt" = "stop/cease"