In Time RP (JOIN! PLEASE!)

"Not at all, but she can pretend to be." Lillian said, handing him a drink. "Look, take this as a family advise... Don't marry her or follow her around like so. She'll tire of you and toss you aside. You'll be just one more in the bunch." She told him, patting him on the shoulder.

~*~*~

"Ahh, there you go. You want an hour or two huh? Does that include all the time you made me waste just now?" He asked her a bit annoyed.

Negativity seemed to be the one thing in common with everyone's views (minus the men, for certain reasons) for Kysen. But he believed Lillian would be one of those who knew best. "What of she doesn't tire?" He could hope.

*_*_*_*

"You weren't too easy to speak to when you kept ramming words down my throat. Besides, at least I'm not someone who goes around making death threats." Tamazey gulped, staying strong.

"You didn't give me much of a choice." Zachary said with a shrug, still walking. There was no way he was giving her any time. Not at all.

~*~*~

"I wouldn't know about that, never seen it happen at all." Lillian told him sadly as she drank.

Alessandra thought about it for a moment. Her own house... That was so tempting. "Fine...it's a deal." She wanted one of them too, to keep her company, but she knew asking for that was hopeless. "Call me when you have the house and I'll meet you there."

"How do you make that out?" she cried in a soft whisper. She could tell from the hard eyes to his creasing on the forehead that he wasn't a very charitable person unless when he wanted to be. Which wasn't at that moment with her. "So?"

*_*_*_*

He rubbed a hand across the back of his neck. "What about you and Arson? How did he manage to catch you and keep you for all these years?" There had to be some way.

*_*_*_*

(Well, she has them both in some way now. Check and mate. xD)

He stared at her for several moments later, nodding. If she asked or blackmailed him any more afterwards, he'd call in some favours and have her regretting meeting him. Or so his drunken head said. Wordlessly, Arson made his way through the club, repulsed by the dancing and touching but relieved when he reached outside. He wondered if Alexander had left yet, when he walked towards his car. There had been some fun. Some. But he wasn't sure he wanted to feel like that again.

"If you're smart enough you can figure it out all for yourself." Zachary said with a sigh. This was a drag.

~*~*~

"Well... That's a- That's mostly politics, our relationship was and has been complicated." Lillian said softly, looking away then. She hated speaking of her relationship.

Alessandra felt strangelyt empty as he left, and she was left alone in the back room. Everyone else had cleared out during the fight. Honestly, she would have enjoyed the company of either of those men. It would have been much better that being alone. But she was used to being alone. Why should it phase her? She sunk into a chair in the corner of the room and touched her bruised neck gently, it still stung. At least it was a reminder that she had actually done something that night.

(Now I have nothing to do with her. D: )

No way was she leaving without something for all that time spent. She stubbornly refused to answer, leaving him in silence with only the sounds of their shoes on the gravel and heartbeats racing. Tamazey would get some time from him, one way or another.

*_*_*_*

Frowning, he wasn't quite sure what to make of what she said. There was a lack of the word 'love' in that explanation. Had they fallen out of love? "Was there ever anyone else for you?"

(We could skip to the morning with them if you want, Court?)

(Oh sounds goood! Can you post first with him calling her? If you don't mind. :3)

"No, there never has been somebody else. Really I do not want to discuss this right now." Lillian said softly, downing her drink and asking for another. She wondered if Arson was home by now...

~*~*~

Zachary didn't stop until he was at the bottom of the stairs to his apartment. "Well... You can go now I believe. I would invite you in but you might raid us at night."

Arson hadn't returned home that night. He had driven himself to work, leaving a message on the answering machine to let Lillian know he was busy with business. And he fell asleep in his office chair, hung over his desk. He woke up with a panting head, a result of the drink from the night before, and his eyes were constantly drooping closed.

Getting up, he discovered the pain that was still evident in his pants. So she hadn't been part of his dream. It wasn't all that difficult to find a small yet cozy house a good bit away from where he lived and worked. Obviously, Arson didn't want any run ins. It took a couple of hours for him to call the property owners selling it, get the papers faxed and get fixed up. Right, he had to call her.

At least she had the sense to slip him her number. He dialled it into his phone while he readjusted his blazer, fixing his dark blond hair in the mirror.

*_*_*_*

"I'm sorry," he quickly apologised. "I was out of line. I'm glad you and Arson are still staying strong however complicated it is." He raised his drink to her new one. "To a good and healthy future ahead of us."

*_*_*_*

The distance between them quickly was minimised as she crossed it, intent on getting what she had sought for. "You're so cruel sometimes." It was then that Tamazey pounced.

Zachary reacted but not quick enough, all he managed to do was cover his time arm so she could not steal any of it. "Dammit, I knew it!" He growled, trying to shake her off as they fell onto the floor.

~*~*~

"To a good and healthy future." Lillian said, but her heart wasn't in it. She downed her drink instantly, feeling her cheeks taint red from all the drink she had had. "You want another round?"

They rolled around on the floor, and Tamazey was pleased she actually could fight. One good thing she was good at. She tried to hold him down still, while at the same time reach for his clock. "I did ask," she huffed, straddling him in hopes to keep him under her.

*_*_*_*

Dalken nodded. "Allow me," he insisted, ordering the same order as the one they had had first. He believed there was a reason she needed it, and he, well, the more he wanted Kysen the more he needed to drink.

Zachary rolled them again until he was pinning her down. "And I told you I worked hard for it, for my family. I need it so get your own." He was angry then, he could see the lights turning on in his apartment and a little girl at the window while the door opened. "Alli stay away." He growled at his sister.

~*~*~

"Hmm, so tell me. Why do you follow her around like so?" Lillian asked him softly as they waited for their drinks.

Alessandra was woken up by the sound of her phone, and she reached out tiredly to grab it. "Mm, hello?" she mumbled, her voice thick and sultry with sleep. She was curled comfortably under the covers of her hotel bedroom.

"I'm sure you could spa-- Alli?" Tamazey struggled beneath Zachary, straining to see the girl there. No... This was his sister? She froze, staring at the door, at the girl and felt the moment shift unbearably uncomfortable. "Get off me," she snapped at him, not sire how to describe her being there without revealing the truth.

*_*_*_*

"Because I thought if I was around, she'd see how committed, how I was there for her. But I'm beginning to think that's not the case now." Their drinks were served then, breaking the silence. "I guess i was just stupid."

*_*_*_*

"Alessandra?" Arson asked, though he was more or less sure he recognised the voice on the other line. He grabbed the papers for the house and walked to leave the building as they spoke.'

"You're not stupid, you're just in love." Lillian said with a sigh. "I wish I knew what that was like, I've never felt it or received it. Other than maybe for my son." She said, the drink making it easier to speak.

~*~*~

"You know her?" Zachary said as he got off of her and moved closer to his sister quickly. "Alli please tell me you're not friends with her."

"I am... But why were you two fighting?" Alli asked quietly, looking between Zack and Tamazey.

"Oh, Arson. Sorry, I just got up. Do you have the papers?" Alessandra moved groggily out of bed as they spoke, grabbing her dress off of the floor and slipped it on.

She'd just admitted to the loveless marriage between her and Arson, but he feigned disinterest in the topic. No doubt she'd shut him out again. "Uh so is Alexander here?" he asked, glancing around.

*_*_*_*

Tamazey got up on her feet, brushing herself off. "We were, uh-- We weren't fighting, exactly." She cleared her throat, cheeks aflame yet again now that Alli was there. "So, you two are...?" Alli hadn't told her she had a brother. A hot brother. No, an arrogant brother.

*_*_*_*

"Yes." He gave her a few directions, giving her an hour to get there. He was by no chance offering her a ride. Because for one, his member suffered enough as it was, two, she'd possibly construct another 'accident' and three, well, he didn't feel like being very welcoming towards her.

(Sorry, got to go to school now.)

"No... He doesn't like this type of thing. I don't blame him. Arson didn't come this time either." Lillian said softly, looking at her drink as she swirled it around.

~*~*~

"He's my older brother." Alli finally said, not moving around the protective stance Zachary had her in. She could still clearly see Tamazey. "And it did seem like you guys were fighting, unless you were just having sex on the floor..."

"Alli please there is a kid in there! And we weren't in any circumstances doing that." Zachary snapped, moving around Alli. "You have five minutes to send her away and get back inside."

(It's okay ^.^ I gatta get to Uni too! So I'll be spacy until tonight <3 Love ya Darling!)

Alessandra put her hair back in a loose bun and slipped on some flats, grabbing her small suitcase that held all her belongings and quickly heading out the door. It would take a while for her to walk to the house, but she hadn't expected a ride offer. She had been a bit of a bitch the night before. But today was different. She was dressed in her usual day attire. A soft, flowing white dress that went to mid thigh, and no make-up, with her hair up. She looked a lot more innocent and a lot younger, and she hoped Arson would warm towards this look, so that their morning wouldn't be so horrible. She just wanted normal, for an hour or so at least.

It took about 40 minutes for her to arrive at the house. She looked at the little place in awe. It was small and cute, and it seemed so comforting and homey. She absolutely loved it.

(And I'll be spacey until Wednesday cause I have a French oral exam. Argh and I lost my le document which is a big part for my exam. >___< So just so you all know why I'm MIA for the next two days. :3)

He shrugged. Dalken wasn't overly loving the parties, but he did have a good time, usually catching up with friends and the sorts. Though this party proved not one of his best considering he was trying to keep Kysen on a hook. And failing. "If it's not your thing, I don't see why you'd go."

*_*_*_*

"I wouldn't even kiss him if he were the last being in his world. Bleh, you're disgusting!" Tamazey rushed; glaring as Zachary retreated. "Look, he owes me time and he won't give up." In a way, he did owe her time. She sighed as she smiled at her friend. "And you! I haven't seen you in over two weeks." Which was Tam's own fault, as she was busy with Jeremiah's gang.

*_*_*_*

When Areon drove into the house's driveway, he reclined in his chair when he noticed a figure of a pretty girl standing there. He didn't need more hassle than he already had. Alessandra should be there in due time and this girl would only add to his stress.

"Hey, miss, you can't be here. This is private proper--" Only when she turned around, he recognised those eyes. "Alessandra?" Where was the feral, sexy slut demon from the night before? This girl was all angel.

(Okay darling <3 You'll be missed! And you knowz it! D: Miss you already! Haha)

Lillian shrugged and finished her drink. She had lost count on how many they had been. "I was angry when I came, sick of being home alone. I mean, what else is there to do around here?" She said, but she really wanted to leave this place already.

~*~*~

Alli crossed her arms behind her back and gave her friend a small smile. "I've been busy helping my brother out and taking care of my neighbors daughter." She told her, which was entirely the truth. But she also didn't catch her friend around anymore.

"Plus, I turn 25 soon so I'm looking for jobs while my brother works hard to save me up as much time as he can. And as it is we're tight so..." She added, "Can you maybe cut him some slack? I'll pay whatever he owns after I have my own time to give."

Alessandra felt embarrassed about her actions from the night before, so she offered a timid smile. "Yeah, it's me..." He probably didn't recognize her so well without the make-up and the revealing clothing. She was dressed quite classy. "This house...it's so small and beautiful. I love it," That was her way of saying thank you, without actually saying it. She felt like saying it would be rude, because he hadn't done this out of the kindness of his heart.

(Just had my still life exam, yay! :3 Aws, I miss you all anytime we're not rping and talking. ^___^)

"Wouldn't you like to join some clubs? There's tons of clubs for women to talk and socialise. That'd take a lot of your mind, would it not?" he inquired. But maybe she wasn't looking to be a social butterfly.

*_*_*_*

She was quick to object for Alli's sake. "No! I'm not-- no, just no. I don't want your time." Now she felt guilty for targeting Zachary when Alli was willing to give up her time when the time came. Her cheeks stained pink yet again. "He was being an ass about it. Is he always like that?"

*_*_*_*

Clearing his throat, and shock, Arson moved on. "Right, that's, uh, good then. Do you want to see inside? We can sign the papers over to you there." He dangled the keys from his fingers, not quite sure what to make of this Alessandra. Even her attitude had shifted for one of an innocent.