*'Sanctuary' for Us *

[slippedhalo]

"The tapping...yes, she does that when she wants someone to swim with her." Tesla said about the mermaid comment. "About the death stuff...well, I think everyone takes life too seriously, I know I'm one to talk being immortal and all but still...enjoy what you have. More wine?" he asked, ready to pour.

She asked if he was interested in something more, her voice and face taking on more flirtation and he smirked at this, eyeing her again until their eyes locked and he felt one of his oldest friends staring back at him, the sense of Watson's presence was unnerving..."...I'm interested...in seeing what you're like when you learn to relax a little. Nothing terribly bad, just a little honest fun."

 

[Asa]

Lyda

There it was... that look. Where she nearly stopped being the person they were talking to. Which was really unfortunate with him... he was kinda cute for a walking ego with fangs.

Okay... honest fun... motorcycles or cliff diving for starters. Unless you can think of anything better?

She thought for a moment waiting for his answer pondering how with his flirting and glances he would react to the leather motorcycling gear or the bikini for cliff diving. A sweetly devious smile curled her lips softly.

 

[slippedhalo]

Nikola drained his glass in one gulp and set it down on the table taking Lyda by the hand and helping her to stand. "Come with me, then. I have an idea which might make you loosen up and will also make a friend in the basement very happy."

 

[Asa]

Lyda

Finishing off her glass of wine as well she stood smoothed out her dress and watched him for a moment.

Ohh swimming with the mermaid... you do realize she prefers those that go swimming with her naked... so you will be joining us or is this some "innocent" attempt at seeing Me naked?

Winking as she said that.

I have been swimming with her before Kate said it wasn't a problem especially since I find stuff like swimming relaxing.

 

[slippedhalo]

Nikola laughed at Lyda's insinuation and shrugged, feigning innocence badly. "I don't know, I don't always get along with her very well but I do enjoy swimming. Perhaps she'll give me some leeway if I bring a guest she'd prefer to swim with. I'll join if she'll allow it... " He shook his head, leading the way into the lift to take them below levels. "...last time I tried it she nearly scratched my eyes out. Helen had to smooth things over.'' he admitted.

 

[YoungLisa]

Helen Magnus

Helen was nearly finished with her files on that awful Doctor Abbyn. She was just about to join the rest of her staff and Tesla in pre- Christmas preparations when Ashley appeared in her doorway. She was still hand-in-hand with that pizza man from days before. He'd been coming to the house for some reason or other every day (and night?) since. Helen clearly was getting the message the two were quite smitten. ''Ashley, and hello, um...'' Oh dear, forgot his name!

“Eamon” Ashley answered “his name is Eamon”. She squeezed his hand tighter as her mind went back to the night she and her lover had first made love. In her old body Ashley had lost her virginity almost as though it was a box she could tick. But in her new body she actually experienced what could only be described as ‘love making’. She recalled how considerate Eamon had been that first time and how he had not pushed her in any way. She remembered the sudden gush of warm salt yet sweet cream like juice that erupted into her mouth and she recalled how it felt to know that this man, this sexy man had lost control because of her. Her mind went back to the moment of penetration when Eamon gently but firmly entered her new body and she felt a warmth recalling how he had patiently encouraged her to build towards her own climax before unleashing his seed deep within.

Ashley was almost obsessed with her lover but she was totally unprepared for what was to follow. As a scientist she knew all about pregnancy and how it was avoided and she also knew clones were like mules in that they could not conceive offspring themselves. But she had no idea that the body she now inhabited not only had a womb, it had living ovaries as well. After Christmas she came to see her mother and sheepishly closed the door. “Mum …” She hesitated “What do you know about clones?” She saw her mother take a deep breath and look at her in a manner she used when she was small. “Do you … Do you know …” She cut to the chase and asked quickly “They can’t get pregnant … can they?”

 

[slippedhalo]

“Eamon” Ashley answered “his name is Eamon”. She squeezed his hand tighter as her mind went back to the night she and her lover had first made love. In her old body Ashley had lost her virginity almost as though it was a box she could tick. But in her new body she actually experienced what could only be described as ‘love making’. She recalled how considerate Eamon had been that first time and how he had not pushed her in any way. She remembered the sudden gush of warm salt yet sweet cream like juice that erupted into her mouth and she recalled how it felt to know that this man, this sexy man had lost control because of her. Her mind went back to the moment of penetration when Eamon gently but firmly entered her new body and she felt a warmth recalling how he had patiently encouraged her to build towards her own climax before unleashing his seed deep within.

Ashley was almost obsessed with her lover but she was totally unprepared for what was to follow. As a scientist she knew all about pregnancy and how it was avoided and she also knew clones were like mules in that they could not conceive offspring themselves. But she had no idea that the body she now inhabited not only had a womb, it had living ovaries as well. After Christmas she came to see her mother and sheepishly closed the door. “Mum …” She hesitated “What do you know about clones?” She saw her mother take a deep breath and look at her in a manner she used when she was small. “Do you … Do you know …” She cut to the chase and asked quickly “They can’t get pregnant … can they?”

Magnus stood and crossed the room to meet Ashley halfway. She took her hands in her own and looked into Ashley's eyes, searching for the reason behind such a question even as she asked, "No. Of course not. You know that, Ashley....Why would you even be asking?" The expression of barely concealed fear in Ashley's features had Helen's stomach suddenly feeling knotted and cold. "Ashley, what's wrong?" she asked.

 

[Archangel1978]

Will
After his brief chat with Lyda he noticed she left and also noticed Tesla wasn't around either. He rolled his eyes at the idea. That guy never could get enough. BUt then again, if will was immortal, would he be any different?

Henry
Isis and Henry walked into the party saying hello and wandering around mingling. They got seperated and Henry chatted with Big Guy for a bit and said, "What a year end hey? Lots happened around here. "
Big Guy looked at him and groaned. "Henry-it's always busy here." He cuffed henry playfully on the back of the head. "But Merry Christmas."
"Any Resolutions Henry?"
"I want to explore the beast within so to speak. I've been doing a good job so far but I want to get a better grasp on remembering the events that happen when I change."

 

[Asa]

Lyda

She winked at NIkola with a smile.

Okay I will protect you from the mean old Mermaid Nikola

She laughed and pat his arm as the doors opened and she walked off the lift.

Isis

She finally made her way back around to Henry and smiled kissing his cheek.

I will be happy to help you with that Henry.

 

[YoungLisa]

Magnus stood and crossed the room to meet Ashley halfway. She took her hands in her own and looked into Ashley's eyes, searching for the reason behind such a question even as she asked, "No. Of course not. You know that, Ashley....Why would you even be asking?" The expression of barely concealed fear in Ashley's features had Helen's stomach suddenly feeling knotted and cold. "Ashley, what's wrong?" she asked.

“O Mum … Mummy … I’ve been thoughtless … I was so scared …” Ashley took a deep breath “you’ve just confirmed what I thought …” She squeezed Eamon’s hand “Our friend de Blythe … did we … did we keep his notes?”

Bursting into tears Ashley said in a guttural whisper “Mum … I think … I think I’m … pregnant.” Seeing Eamon’s shocked face she continued “Please Mum … don’t tell Dad … you know what he’ll … do”

 

[slippedhalo]

Helen shook her head, "Ashley, don't be daft. We don't even know what this is and certainly your father wouldn't...No...something else has got to be happening here. It's not possible for clones to reproduce." she pushed past Eamonn and pulled Ashley with her into the hall toward the lift to bring her to the medical facility. She needed to get to the bottom of this right away.

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Nikola Tesla watched the mermaid carefully. She eyed him with disdain but smiled in welcome to Lyda and motioned for her to undress and come swim with her in the mermaid tank. Lyda motioned to Tesla with an expression which asked if he could come along too. It didn't look like she really loved the idea but she nodded and signed very clearly that if he does anything she doesn't like she would tear his body limb from limb. He had to smirk at this. He knew his stronger, vampire nature and that it was only his gentlemanly side which would not allow him to strike a woman unless fighting for his life that had him attacked before and not a hair on her sea--weed stinky head was touched. But, he found it amusing that it made her feel better to think she could even try to tear him limb from limb.

In silence both Lyda and Nikola began to undress near the stairs leading the way into the tank. He tried not to watch Lyda at all, preferring to keep seeing himself as a gentleman. But, having turned his back to her, he faced the top of the tank and could occasionally see peeks of things quite pleasing to the eye through the glass reflection.

He jumped in first, making a ''hands up and I mean you no harm'' gesture to the mermaid before bobbing his head out at the surface of the water to call up to Lyda, "It's not as cold as you'd think, kind of n..." He got an eyeful of a very perfect female form standing naked on the deck and it interrupted his train of thought, taking a second to recover (and memorize every inch of what he was seeing) he finished, "...nice."

 

[Asa]

Lyda

She smiled to the Mermaid at her allowing Nikola in the tank. She knew the mermaid was indeed harmless but as everyone else she humored her. Slipping from her dress she found the attempt at being a gentlemen entertaining. She heard Tesla enter the water first as she stood there a moment taking a clip from her hair as she turned towards the water. Smiling to NIkola as she walked to the edge and hopped in catching the pause in his words a wink the only thing revealing that she caught it.

Yes the water is always nice in here

She began swimming around a little there on the surface relaxing not really caring that she is naked in front of Nikola. The Mermaid watched the both of them and then deciding to risk it tried gesturing to Tesla that she has sensed someone or something trying to affect Lyda's mind. Tapping the side of her head and the front and then pointing to Lyda. HOping he figured it out she swam after Lyda.

 

[YoungLisa]

Post Deleted because I'm a Silly Cow and a

BLONDE BIMBO!​

 

[slippedhalo]

OOC: LISA, wrong thread. You posted your reply to, 'Evening Rose & Morning Glory' in 'Sanctuary for Us'.

 

[Archangel1978]

Will
Will lingered at the party and caught Helen by the arm and pulled her aside under some mistletoe that just happened to be placed above them. He gently kissed her cheek and leaned in closer and whispered in her ear "When can we see each other after this party? I'm dying to give you your christmas present." Will smiled playfully as he pulled back waiting for a response.

Henry
After the party was finishing he asked Isis "How about heading back to your room for some quiet us time?"

 

[Asa]

Isis

Isis smiled nodding.

Yeah that's a great idea get some time before Declan needs more blood work. Kinda glad he has that other project for Helen. Lyda has been through so much I hope they figure it all out for her.

She slipped her hand into his and started heading to her room. Trying to get away before anyone stopped either of them with work.

 

[Archangel1978]

Henry
When they entered Isis room he took ehr in his arms and held her tight and gave her a nice long kiss. Happy New year and merry christmas.

Henry growled a little as he went to kiss her and pulled her close.

 

[Asa]

Isis

Purring at the tight embrace and the long tender kiss she wrapped her arms around him as well hugging him close.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Henry

The growl brought another purr from her as she nipped at his lips in the kiss.

 

[slippedhalo]

December 25th:

Will
Will lingered at the party and caught Helen by the arm and pulled her aside under some mistletoe that just happened to be placed above them. He gently kissed her cheek and leaned in closer and whispered in her ear "When can we see each other after this party? I'm dying to give you your christmas present." Will smiled playfully as he pulled back waiting for a response.

Helen kissed Will on the lips and then replied softly, "I know, I miss you...I'll be in your room tonight, promise."

December 26th:

It was shortly after their night spent making love, Helen Magnus sat up in bed beside an exhausted, slumbering Will Zimmerman and watched him sleeping, wondering where this relationship would lead. How long before he felt she was too old for him or her life too much to bear in his one lifetime? She'd been there before with others...How long before this would end?

December 27th:

Helen passed Will in the hall on the way to the medical facility, a frightened looking Ashley and her puppy-dog eyed lover, Eamonn at her heels. They nodded to each other as they passed and in his eyes she saw the question again, 'Will you ever have enough time for me?' and Helen felt the pang of guilt in her gut because she knew the answer. Never. She would never be able to make enough time for all of her loved ones. Her work was something she was compelled to spend her life on. How could she explain this to Will without him seeing her as cold or unfeeling? She loved him. But, would she always be enough for him? Would he always be following behind and waiting for her? Had she done the right thing in encouraging his affections or should she have sent him back to Abbey? She had little time to worry over her love life because once they were in the Medical Lab she got to work on exploring Ashley's new problem.

 

[slippedhalo]

Nikola was enjoying his time swimming with Lyda but she wasn't interested in what the mermaid was trying to say to her and he couldn't figure it out himself. When they rose to the surface for air again he tried, "Do you get the feeling she's trying to tell us something?" he asked her.

 

[Asa]

Lyda

Yeah I just wish I understood her. I have tried talking with her in ASL but whatever her sign language is I gather very few know the translation but I will try again to figure it out maybe you will catch anything I miss.

Lyda looked to her and repeated the sign first tapping the side of her head then speaking...

Thought... Mind... understand... No... Mind okay Mind... SO what is this sign...

Tapping the forehead... she watched the mermaid closely. The Mermaid shook her head yes and Lyda shook her head no...

We do not understand... to us both signs mean mind or thought or understand... stuff like that... is there another sign that you can use to help us understand?

The mermaid watched them for a moment and looked to Tesla the other humans called him intelligent she wondered why he did not know the signs she spoke to Helen and the others with. Moving over to him she pointed to Lyda then something in her mind registered how she could get this point across that something or someone seems to try to contact Lyda's mind. Tapping the side of his head carefully and then moving to Lyda and tapping the front of hers as she watched Tesla.

Is it just Me Nikola or is she asking if we understand... telepathy... Wait... The wierd old man that speaks to my mind... you can hear him or you can sense when he does it.

The Mermaid began nodding and in a clear gesture for Nikola to protect her new friend she pushed them with surprising strength right against each other and moving his arms around Lyda she watched him to make sure he got the message of protect her. She did not know that Lyda was quite capable of protecting herself.


Ummm Interesting... Well now...

Lyda was not sure what to make of this as she also looked to Nikola as the mermaid had pushed them together face to face.

 

[slippedhalo]

Nikola moved to wrap his arms around Lyda as the mermaid instructed with slow but definite eagerness. As he held her in his arms, her soft skin pressed to his chest, he moved to turn her more to face him and he looked into her face for some reaction, either to this news from the mermaid or to their physical closeness in the moment, either would do...Lost in the feeling and in her eyes for a moment he just stared...

But, then his brow creased in a delayed response to Lyda's words, "Wait...you have communication with some old man in your head? And, you never found this strange or worth telling anyone at all?" he asked, wondering if Lyda herself could hear the ridiculousness of that statement she'd made...(and could she sense the rising of his body heat to her nearness, and other things raising to new alertness as well?)

 

[Asa]

Lyda

I have mentioned it... even to you in Mexico...

Her eyes scanning his she did smile softly but it was almost unconscious. Her hands were resting on his shoulders.

It would seem she thinks I need protecting by the "big strong" vampire

She made no move to leave his embrace not sure if the Mermaid would let them back up from each other any.

So... I gather there are questions about the old guy that tells me stuff about all of you and kinda helped me find this plase telling me that all of you would help me.

 

[slippedhalo]

Nikola moved to push a stray lock of hair behind Lyda's ear, an excuse to draw even closer in their embrace, as he guided her near to the side of the tank. "I should have listened better before. I had other things on my mind, vampire problems...sorry for that...But, well...she seems to think you could use my protection. And, I wouldn't mind. Tell me, Lyda, what can I do for you?" he asked in a soft, sensual tone.

 

[Asa]

Lyda

Well perhaps since the weird old guy knows all of you and called you the five maybe its someone you all know? How good are you at drawing? I could try to describe him. There has been another old guy but he has only shown up a couple of times he is the one that called you an ego with fangs and "knows" Helen will figure it all out for me... He is the one that calls her Helen the other says Dr Helen Magnus. Even I suspect the one that talks the most of having ulterior motives but I can't figure them out...yet.

Her hand moved to hold the side of the tank but not removing from his arms just yet unless he lets her go.

There is no telling when he will try to contact my mind again... I will let you know when he does.