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Post by Gabriella Velas on Mar 14, 2011 18:41:53 GMT -5
Gabby stops Liam in the Lobby of the museum "Hey Liam can we talk. It's important."
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Post by Liam O'Doherty on Mar 14, 2011 18:44:44 GMT -5
Liam glances at his watch, "Sure, what's up?"
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Post by Gabriella Velas on Mar 14, 2011 18:48:18 GMT -5
"I'm heading back to the school but I am guessing you are gonna stay and see your mom since our last trip here went so...badly. SO I need to ask you now in case I need to make other arrangements. Can I still count on you for this" she asks holding up her rune scarred hand "or do I need to find someone else to help me." there is no trace of anger, malice, or any of that nonsense...though she looks a little fearful.
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Post by Liam O'Doherty on Mar 14, 2011 18:54:33 GMT -5
Liam cocks his head with a slightly curious expression, "Interesting that you should bring that up.." He smiles with what is hopefully interpreted as reassuring. "As long as I'm still around, you can always rely on me. If you want, we can go somewhere private and do it now." Liam pats his pocket. "But on that same note, you may want to look into alternatives anyways for the near future."
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Post by Gabriella Velas on Mar 14, 2011 18:56:09 GMT -5
She looks relieved at first and then gets worried, "Wait why? What do you mean." she says walking out of the building and looking around to get her bearings and heading for The Park.
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Post by Liam O'Doherty on Mar 14, 2011 19:01:24 GMT -5
Liam points down the street and begins to walk, "Very simply, come tomorrow, or whenever he's available, I'm going to go see Dr. Lord about transferring to NYU for next semester. OH, hot dogs!" Liam licks his lips and speeds up just a little, heading towards a hot dog vendor.
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Post by Gabriella Velas on Mar 14, 2011 19:04:25 GMT -5
Gabby quickens her pace to match his "Why though. I mean I know we aren't the closest of people but I do think of you as a friend, if not a fighting companion."
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Post by Liam O'Doherty on Mar 14, 2011 19:24:40 GMT -5
Liam shrugs a little, "Well I just think it's in everyone's best interest if we just parted ways amicably. I'm not sure if I'm well suited or fit in with the rest of the group dynamic. I'm not stupid enough to think that this will be our last issue as a band. Let's just say there is a little more moral flexibility than I'm truly comfortable with." Liam stops to order his hot dog and and eye's it hungrily as it's being prepared. "I don't blame anyone for their view points or opinions," he chuckles "let's be honest I'm mostly referring to Fletch but even Dave off handed commented that he found the situation acceptable." He grabs his hot dog and pays the man before taking a huge mouthful. "The big thing is I don't believe in trying to change or control people. If that's their philosophy than that's what it is, and I don't want to try and force my ideals or opinions on others. No matter how correct they may be." He grins impishly with just a tad cockiness. "Overall, I think it would be best if I left before another situation like that arises." He pauses momentarily and looks a little uneasy. "And please don't take any offense. I'm glad you and Dave seem to have settled things and you two make a cute couple, but I really don't care for the idea of him going off acting like four year old on a roid rampage the next time you two have a fight."
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Post by Gabriella Velas on Mar 14, 2011 19:33:01 GMT -5
Gabby sighs "I guess I can understand all that. I'm guessing there is nothing I can say that will make a damn bit of difference to you, either. As for Dave..." she sighs again "I get where you're coming from. I mean, I worry what will happen the next time we fight...cause I know it will happen, we're both too strong willed for it not to. And to behonest with you his reaction to hearing what I did disturbs me too. I mean..." she looks around and lowers her voice "I had no right to murder her like I did and I'm gonna carry that for a long time. The fact he seems to so easily brush it off like it's part of life....no it wasn't right." she shakes her head turning into the park and heading for what looks like a wall of bushes and pushes them aside to reveal a small pond surrounded by overgrown bushes. "I used to come here with Brian when we were little...it's where Tez found me too."
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Post by Liam O'Doherty on Mar 14, 2011 19:49:29 GMT -5
Liam nods sadly and looks around quietly. "Listen, I wouldn't worry much more about what happened." He turns and puts his hands and Gabby's shoulders. "You feel the weight of what you did, and you feel the guilt. If you were Christian I would say that's the first step towards atonement." He grins and winks, " Try not to let that weight become a chain that drags you down. Instead just toss it on the ground and use it as a stepping stone." He squeezes her shoulders and gives her a very brief hug. "And don't feel worry about me. I don't hold grudges and I move on pretty easily. I may never forget, but I'm pretty forgiving." He smiles once more. "I just don't let forgiveness cloud my judgment about the future."
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Post by Gabriella Velas on Mar 14, 2011 19:54:57 GMT -5
"I know. I've had a lot happen in a short amount of time but none of that is the issue. I really don't want to see you go. You're a fun person to be around, Chem class is more fun anyway," she says with a smile "and you are a good, level headed person. We need that here apparently since I'm ruled by these new found emotions, Dave is ruled by his fist, and Fletch is ruled by blood. This group needs a leader and honestly I see you as our best bet." she says sitting by the pond and taking her shoes off to let her feet dangle in it.
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Post by Liam O'Doherty on Mar 14, 2011 20:09:57 GMT -5
Liam picks up a rock and skips it across the water. "Well I try to find the fun in everything I do. And I appreciate your opinion, but I'm just not sure it's wise. I don't want to force anyone to do anything. I'm a bit of a free spirit myself sometimes. A leader should be representative of the group and lead them towards a common goal with shared interests and methodologies. I don't relish the idea of trying to reign in our band when someone get's a crazy idea in their head. And on top of that, I don't think the rest of the group could/would accept or respect me as a leader, particularly Dave. Alex would probably be better suited for the role, if nothing else just because Dave would at least hesitate before trying a physical confrontation with him if it came down to it. Fletch I honestly don't know well enough, and I'm trying hard not to judge the whole of him by what I've seen so far. Hell, he might be a pretty decent guy." He sighs and skips another rock. "I just honestly think it would be best if I left. I don't want to be the source of conflict in the group, and I sure as hell don't want to be pressured into doing something against my morals." He twirls a rock on his finger before skipping it. "I just don't like the idea of running away either."
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Post by Gabriella Velas on Mar 14, 2011 20:26:59 GMT -5
"Being a leader doesn't mean making all the decisions and yes I agree the group as a whole should decide on who leads us." she stretches her hand over the water and a stream of it corkscrew up and around her wrist. "The common goal is stopping the titans, and yes I am fully aware of how broad and vague that statement is, but all of us want to stop them and their spawn from overtaking all the worlds. But Liam we are never going to agree on everything. We all will have our own ideas on how to tackle a given problem but it is the leaders job to be sure we DO talk and that all are heard." The water runs up to her neck and wraps it's way down her other arm. "Being a leader is about controlling the flow of ideas and being rational not imposing your views on the group and deciding for us. Dave will follow what the group decides and if he tries something stupid again I will step in before he becomes a problem." she says as the water flows down her finger tip and back into the pond. "Fletch is....well he will make a good Scion for the Aztecs. He..." she stops "I guess it isn't my place to discuss it so I will stop there. Alex would not be good for this I think. he is almost never around, and seems to have withdrawn from us since Jahi left. I don't get the feeling he is invested in the group as a whole anymore." she says a bit sadly "I really think you would be best for that role, and I would ask you talk to Dr. Lord about your issues with the group. He and Catherine were telling me about their group and the fights and issues they had." she stirs the pond with her toe and the ripples form the head of a jaguar. "Please reconsider leaving us." she says looking up at him.
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Post by Liam O'Doherty on Mar 14, 2011 20:38:08 GMT -5
Liam looks away and smiles weakly. He stares off and thinks for a moment. Then he turns and bows formally, "My lady has shamed me with her logical argument. I shall indeed reconsider my resignation of membership in the band and hope that I will continue enjoying the pleasure of yours and the band's friendship." He lifts his head and grins wide. "Now let's change the mood. All this stuffy seriousness is grating on me." He turns and eyes Gabby with a mischievous glint before he moves and pushes Gabby into the water.
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Post by Gabriella Velas on Mar 14, 2011 20:43:03 GMT -5
Gabby goes in with a laugh and a tentacle of water latches onto Liam's foot and yanks him in after her.
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Post by Liam O'Doherty on Mar 14, 2011 20:47:49 GMT -5
Liam splashes around and laughs before climbing out.
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Post by Gabriella Velas on Mar 14, 2011 20:52:52 GMT -5
Gabby gets out laughing and gives a shake; the water falls off her easily and she's dry. "Thanks for considering my word...and for the dip." she grins. "Now if you don't mind, take your shirt off so your mom can only yell at you for being wet and not for ripping your shirt."
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Post by Liam O'Doherty on Mar 14, 2011 21:00:20 GMT -5
Liam clutches his shirt in mock horror and shock, "Ma'am, you are spoken for woman and I will not be propositioned in such a lewd manner! For shame!" Liam grins and takes off his shirt then begins to wring out the water. He sets it aside and pulls out his knife and balances it on his fingertip. "Well I guess it's stabby time. I'll never get over how fucked up your pantheon is."
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Post by Gabriella Velas on Mar 14, 2011 21:01:43 GMT -5
"I won't either. And if I do promise to slap me until I see reason again ok?" she says only half joking.
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Post by Liam O'Doherty on Mar 14, 2011 21:08:37 GMT -5
"You got it." Liam plunges the knife into his chest, grunts and winces. He gasps as he pulls it out and clenches his eyes shut. He sighs as the wound closes shut and he holds out the dripping blade.
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