~Monday, April 5, 1937~
10:49:36 PM Julie: : ::David has been escorting Maeve everywhere she goes. He takes her to a busy tavern in a small town
10:49:42 PM Julie: in Yarnia province, and gives her a room number and a description; whispers:: He carries a knife, and I know he has a charm. Be careful.
10:52:36 PM Maeve: MV: ::her hand shakes as she reaches to smooth back a wisp of hair that left her braid. She wasn't sure she'd recover after the first one, and now to be going back so soon... she takes a deep breath:: So you want it rather public then?
10:54:02 PM Julie: DV: I trust you can keep him from screaming. If they just find a scorched corpse, that's best. ::smirks:: Spontaneous combustion.
10:54:33 PM Maeve: MV: ::she rolls her eyes:: Yeah you seem to be big on that. ::she sighs:: He's passed out drunk, right?
10:54:58 PM Julie: DV: ::nods:: For the moment.
10:55:30 PM Maeve: MV: ::she squares her shoulders and turns towards the inn:: You could learn to pick places not so crowded. ::she heads in::
10:58:43 PM Maeve: MV: ::she slips into the Inn and casually glances around before heading to the stairs. She's wearing a pair of fitted black pants with a matching buttoned down shirt with short sleeves. She isn't sure the pants suit her but she can move easier in them::
11:01:41 PM Julie: : ::one of the men drinking near the stairs looks Maeve up and down and laughs:: Come down; I'll buy you a drink.
11:02:51 PM Maeve: MV: ::she ignores him, smirking. The pants were probably more of a eye catcher than her red hair which is now a sleek black color. Black. Matches her mood, her clothes and her life. She continues up the stairs::
11:03:39 PM Julie: : Come on; I'm better-looking than any man you'll find up there!
11:03:56 PM Maeve: MV: ::she turns back and smirks:: Yes but he's less talkative.
11:04:20 PM Julie: : ::a couple of the men laugh at that, which rather embarrasses the one who had tried to pick Maeve up::
11:04:46 PM Maeve: MV: ::she continues on, ignoring the man's embarrassment::
11:06:36 PM Maeve: MV: ::a minute later she's at the door and quietly inserting a lock pick to open the door::
11:07:37 PM Julie: : ::no one stops her, and soon Maeve is in a rather nice room with a fireplace. The bed is unmade, and a man lays back in an armchair before the fireplace, snoring::
11:08:51 PM Maeve: MV: ::she grabs a pillow from the bed and goes over to the chair. She takes a deep breath to stop the shaking::
11:10:01 PM Julie: : ::the man looks just a few years older than Josh, though he has a scruffy beard, and his clothes are heavily mended::
11:11:46 PM Maeve: MV: ::she pauses, looking sick. She almost lets the pillow drop. But if she did, she'd go back out there and David would just kill her. Lousy coward. He should be up here. She takes her weapon and quickly presses it to his face::
11:12:10 PM Julie: : ::the man's eyes spring open, and he tries to fight, though he can't yell::
11:13:07 PM Maeve: MV: ::she kneels down on him, though he could easier throw her slight weight off of him. She swallows hard, and turns her face away, pressing the pillow tighter to his face::
11:13:58 PM Julie: : ::the man moves and throws Maeve off of him, gasping for air::
11:14:16 PM Maeve: MV: ::she tumbles off, hitting the ground on her back, knocking the breath out of her::
11:14:35 PM Julie: : ::the man gets up, drawing his dagger, though his feet are unsteady:: What are you doing?
11:14:58 PM Maeve: MV: ::she answers by throwing a kick at his legs:::
11:15:27 PM Julie: : ::the man yells for help as he's knocked down::
11:15:52 PM Maeve: MV: ::she scrambles to her feet, and lunges for him, trying to get the pillow back over him before he alerts anyone::
11:18:12 PM Julie: : ::the man releases the dagger, and it stabs Maeve in the face::
11:21:26 PM Maeve: MV: ::a scream tears through her as the knife hits her cheek bone and slices down. She releases her hold on him, curling up in pain;:
11:22:13 PM Julie: : ::the man smiles, standing unsteadily; the knife comes up, hovering over Maeve::
11:22:37 PM Maeve: MV: ::she sends another kick to his stomach::
11:23:28 PM Julie: : ::the man groans and falls back, but the knife goes towards Maeve, trying to get her just under the ribs. The blade bends when it's just an inch away from her, though, and the knife drops to the floor::
11:24:25 PM Maeve: MV: ::she gets up, cringing and reaches for a handkerchief. If she can't smother him... she tries to gag him instead::
11:25:29 PM Julie: : ::the man shakes his head, trying to throw Maeve off, but this time, he can't do it::
11:26:15 PM Maeve: MV: ::she gets the gag tied then forms a fireball and holds it against his chest. Her eyes glaze over as she retreats, not wanting to know what it's going to do to him::
11:28:51 PM Julie: : ::the man tries to scream, though no noise penetrates the gag. The smaller objects in the room all start to move about, falling off of shelves, or flying through the air::
11:29:48 PM Maeve: MV: ::she jerks, coming back and then tries to duck lower. She presses both hands against him :::
11:31:11 PM Julie: : ::she can feel the man struggle, and can almost feel the pain coursing through his body. His knife raises and flies towards her::
11:32:36 PM Maeve: MV: ::she doesn't see the knife until it's almost too late. She ducks, and it catches the corner of her, digging in. She screams and reaches up to grab it::
11:33:47 PM Julie: : ::there's a rap at the door, and a female voice asks:: Everything OK in there?
11:34:10 PM Maeve: MV: ::she winces and presses her hands against him again, praying he'll just pass out and finish burning::
11:35:30 PM Julie: : ::the knife quavers just a bit and then stops moving as the man goes still at last::
11:36:35 PM Maeve: MV: ::she gets up and grabs the gag, unwrapping it then leaving it to burn. Next she takes the knife and tucks it into her pocket. With a quick one-eyed-glance to the door, she makes for the window. She stumbles over several fallen objects before she makes it.::
11:37:44 PM Julie: : ::there's another knock:: Hello?
11:38:16 PM Maeve: MV: ::she bites her lip as she messes with the lock on the window. She gets it open and quickly slips out::
11:40:29 PM Maeve: MV: ::she slides to the edge of the roof and looks down. She takes her chances shimmying down the drain pipe::
11:42:42 PM Maeve: MV: ::she stumbles off, holding her eye, and praying no one stops her before she reaches the trees::
11:43:04 PM Julie: : ::a couple does see her, but they don't offer to help::
11:43:19 PM Julie: DV: ::is wondering what's taking so long when Maeve comes into view; he curses:: What did you do?
11:44:23 PM Maeve: MV: ::she shakes her head, looking as pale as a ghost. She turns suddenly and leans against a tree, retching::
11:45:34 PM Julie: DV: ::sharply:: Is he dead?
11:45:49 PM Maeve: MV: ::mumbles:: Yes.
11:46:50 PM Julie: DV: And now I'm stuck with a woman who looks like a pirate!
11:47:27 PM Maeve: MV: Well maybe you should be doing this anyway! Why aren't you? You couldn't possibly do any worse than me!
11:49:13 PM Julie: DV: Can't risk being caught, dear. ::rolls his eyes:: And now we have to get you to the doctor.
11:49:33 PM Maeve: MV: I...I can't see...
11:50:07 PM Julie: DV: I warned you to look out for the knife, didn't I?
11:50:39 PM Maeve: MV: He could make things fly! And it is *not* my fault none of you bothered to train me. I don't care what the judge says I'm not a trained killer!
11:51:19 PM Julie: DV: ::his expression softens a little:: We thought you just needed the experience.
11:51:47 PM Maeve: MV: ::she shivers and shakes her head:: Let me go home... tell them I died. They'll believe you!
11:52:15 PM Julie: DV: They're watching your family, Maeve. You know what would happen.
11:52:51 PM Maeve: MV: ::she cries, curling up:: Please don't make me do this again. I can't.
11:53:53 PM Julie: DV: ::whispers:: Fourteen more.
11:54:16 PM Maeve: MV: ::she flinches, groaning::
11:58:29 PM Julie: DV: ::after a long pause:: We might be able to make you forget.
11:58:58 PM Maeve: MV: Forget what?
12:00:41 AM Julie: DV: All of this. Have you just wake up somewhere.
12:01:31 AM Maeve: MV: ::she nods then cringes at the motion. She leans heavily against the tree again, feeling dizzy::
12:02:25 AM Julie: DV: ::puts an arm around Maeve's shoulders, like a comrade:: Come on, now. I'll take you back to the castle--the doctor can help, and we'll do some training.
12:03:00 AM Maeve: MV: I can't see David! Take me to Isaac. ::there's a hint of hope in her voice she can't mask::
12:03:41 AM Julie: DV: You know he can't know you're alive.
12:04:02 AM Maeve: MV: Disguise me! I don't care...I just... Please David? I need to know he's ok.
12:04:54 AM Julie: DV: ::looks around; whispers:: You breathe a word to anyone and I will kill you myself.
12:05:28 AM Maeve: MV: ::she shivers:: Oh come on David.. you like me too much. ::smirks::
12:06:33 AM Julie: DV: ::doesn't smile; pulls a charm off his neck--instantly, he's a full foot shorter, a bit bulkier, with darker hair and freckles::
12:07:24 AM Maeve: MV: ::she gasps:: Oh my...
12:08:03 AM Julie: DV: ::hands it to Maeve:: He mustn't know you're coming. Or that I'm there, for that matter.
12:08:50 AM Maeve: MV: ::she takes it and slips it on:: Fine.
12:09:59 AM Julie: : ::Maeve finds herself feeling at least 30 pounds heavier; her clothes still fit, but her body looks different::
12:11:18 AM Maeve: MV: ::she winces at the feeling:: All right. Is this good enough? Can we go? ::still isn't sure she can move. Her whole head is throbbing::
12:12:13 AM Julie: DV: ::nods, helping her onto the horse::
12:12:55 AM Maeve: MV: ::she swallows back the pain as best as she can. Though, her knuckles turn white from how tightly she holds on::
12:13:13 AM Julie: DV: We should be there by tomorrow. Stay conscious.
12:14:51 AM Julie: : ::Maeve's good eye is a deep blue color, and her complexion has changed; her hair remains black, probably because it was dyed::
12:18:07 AM Maeve: MV: ::she leans against his back, fighting the darkness. By the time they reach home, she's worked through most of the pain::
12:19:31 AM Julie: DV: ::helps Maeve off the horse; quietly:: You'll need to change your voice. If he recognizes you, we're all done for.
12:19:59 AM Maeve: MV: ::mutters:: The only other accent I know is Irish and that won't do you any good either
12:21:28 AM Julie: DV: ::in a fairly bad Texan accent:: You cain't act?
12:22:02 AM Maeve: MV: ::she cringes, and then does her own, perfecting it better than him:: I think you'd better be leavin that to me.
12:22:35 AM Julie: DV: ::smirks:: Yes, sweetheart.
12:22:46 AM Maeve: MV: ::she glares at him::
12:25:29 AM Julie: DV: ::leads the way to Isaac's::
12:26:26 AM Maeve: MV: ::she reaches up with a shaky hand to touch the fabric covering her eye.::
12:27:55 AM Julie: DV: ::knocks on the door::
12:28:30 AM Maeve: MV: ::she leans against the wall, looking pale::
112:30:35 AM Quantum Catz: EK: ::opens the door, holding one of the twins; a bit of a scowl on his face:: Yeah?
12:30:57 AM Maeve: MV: ::she goes another shade of white and leaps off the wall, ducking behind David::
12:31:20 AM Julie: DV: Mah wife is hurt; ah was told I could get help here?
12:31:39 AM Maeve: MV; ::she clings to him, feeling like she's about to be sick::
12:33:11 AM Quantum Catz: EK: Only if you've got a receipt from the mayor. You got one? Cos otherwise, we're busy
12:33:31 AM Julie: DV: ::blinks:: Pardon me?
12:33:32 AM Maeve: MV: ::she peeks around, frowning:: What?
12:37:04 AM Quantum Catz: EK: ::shakes his head:: Some stupid deal my brother made - he's in no mood to fight it right now. ::frowns at Maeve as he speaks::
12:37:30 AM Maeve: MV: ::she ducks back behind her "husband"::
12:37:50 AM Julie: DV: ::nods:: Come on, mah dear. ::heads back towards the mayor's::
12:38:39 AM Maeve: MV: ::she digs her nails into his arm for retribution::
12:39:12 AM Julie: DV: Ow!
12:39:40 AM Maeve: MV: ::she puts on a fake smile; softly:: Cut it out with the pet names. I am not your wife.
12:41:22 AM Julie: DV: ::whispers back:: It's called acting, and ah think ah know what I'm doin'.
12:43:11 AM Julie: : ::they reach the mayor's office, where a cold-looking clerk evaluates the injury, asks if they are from Marquis, and looks up the fee in a book--it's quite steep, all of what David has::
12:43:52 AM Maeve: MV: ::she's practically seething though she's hiding it under a forced smile:: Well, that's a bit much. When did all this start goin on?
12:45:27 AM Julie: : A couple months ago, ma'am. It's the only place in the world where you can get your eye healed. ::signs off on the receipt and hands it over::
12:45:57 AM Maeve: MV: ::mumbles under her breath:: Bargain indeed
12:46:38 AM Julie: DV: ::apologizes:: Youall'd be upset too, if yer eye was busted. Come on, sweetpea.
12:47:02 AM Maeve: MV: ::she looks up at him and smiles sweetly. Though inwardly she vows to kill him::
12:47:29 AM Julie: : ::the clerk nods, not really caring so long as he has the money::
12:48:33 AM Maeve: MV; ::she digs her nails into him again as they walk down the street:: Next time I leave burn marks.
12:48:56 AM Julie: DV: ::quietly:: I don't think you want to do that.
12:49:13 AM Maeve: MV: I could always wait until later. Pighead. ::smiles::
12:49:33 AM Julie: DV: ::narrows his eyes:: You really don't want to do that.
12:50:16 AM Maeve: MV: ::she purses her lips and looks away.::
12:50:27 AM Julie: DV: ::knocks on the door of Isaac's again::
12:52:26 AM Quantum Catz: IS: ::answers the door this time; he looks tired:: Hi, I guess you're the two who came round before
12:52:39 AM Julie: DV: ::nods:: Yessir.
12:52:58 AM Maeve: MV: ::she swallows hard, looking him over::
12:55:30 AM Quantum Catz: IS: Sorry if he was rude - his daughter kept him up last night ::stands back:: Come in and i'll heal you ::he sounds weary as he says it all, as if he doesn't really care anyway::
12:56:01 AM Julie: DV: ::bows his head:: Don't worry about it, suh.
12:56:26 AM Maeve: MV: ::she takes a step and almost falls::
12:56:47 AM Julie: DV: ::reaches out to steady her:: Careful there, honeymuffin.
12:57:53 AM Maeve: MV: ::she tenses, wanting to clobber him::
12:58:35 AM Julie: DV: ::smiles, helping Maeve over to the couch::
12:58:52 AM Maeve: MV: ::she looks around, hoping for a sign of her daughter::
12:59:06 AM Julie: : ::Josh is sitting by the window, staring out, ignoring the textbook in his lap::
12:59:23 AM Julie: : ::a minute later, they hear a cry from upstairs; Josh doesn't move::
12:59:36 AM Maeve: MV: ::she tenses and looks up::
1:01:38 AM Quantum Catz: IS: ::sighs and glances up himself but then he turns back to Maeve:: Should only take me a minue to heal you ::reaches out for her hand::
1:02:04 AM Julie: : ::the cry continues::
1:02:18 AM Julie: DV: ::bites his lip::