Finding Ida's sister

Jason thought, Might as well tell them. "I tagged along to see how I could help, and... and to get a meal, really." He didn't look up from the digital journal in his hand. "Mr. Grin's a... a, uh... immortal, and he thought he could help Liza get Ida into her past." He reached up and rubbed his neck, exploring more of the new device with his other hand.
 
Liza looks at Grin quickly. "I don't wanna touch him no more and hurt him."


Faith frowns slightly, her eyes flicking to Sheena before looking back at you, thinking about her life on the streets, and her own life with her before she grew up and was adopted by her Watcher. "Feel free to take all you want." She pauses, then says after a few moments, "Is there nowhere you can go?"
 
Macal: An immortal? From the sight of you I guess you just learned there is a difference in being immortal and being invulnerable. Stings a bit don't it?
 
"Not really," replied Jason to Faith. "But I don't mind living alone." Looking up, he suddenly remembered that there was a pile of sandwiches before him. He put the data pad down, and dove in. "Thanks," he barely remembered to say.
 
Not liking that reply, Faith frowns, continuing to watch him. She doesn't really want to worry about this kid, but it's not in her nature not to. "What about vampires and stuff? You stay away from cemeteries at night, right...tell me you don't sleep outside alone at night."
 
Jason blanched, holding in a mouthful of food. Taking a moment to swallow, he said, incredulously, "there are vampires? Like, the blood-sucking bat-winged vampires? Oh, God."
 
Faith nods, as if this is unremarkable. "Yeah, I'm the Slayer, it's my job to kill them...but I can't get them all, you know, can't be everywhere at once. Smart people stay inside once it's dark."
 
(Sorry for my lack of posting in this thread. I've been needing to do a 'catch-up' post, but haven't been able to use my computer and posting on my phone is... interesting to say the least. SO, hopefully sometime tomorrow, I'll be able to make a decent sized contribution.)
 
"I'll remember that...." Jason said hesitantly. Instead of trying to make another contribution to the conversation, he decided to reach for another sandwich.
 
Sheena is nothing if not blunt. "Why are you homeless?"


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Then Liza, finally looking over at Jason with concern, frowning, adds, "You can stay in our home like Sheena Legs! Right Mama, Daddy?" Faith looks more than a little disconcerted at this idea and mutters where no one but Macal can hear under her breath, "Holy shit, how many kids are we expected to take, does this look like an orphanage? Sheena was the last one...say something to your kid here!"
 
Faith speaks up quickly. "Yeah, sounds good. Alex doesn't mind a roommate, do you Alex?" Sheena looks a little taken aback at this; she thought SHE was Alex's usual roommate but doesn't say so in front of everyone.
 
Jason looked up. "Uh, I'd love to," he said, "but I don't want to bother you or anything." He wasn't sure he wanted to stay at the Cord residence... But then again, it did mean reliable shelter and (hopefully) food....


He had heard Sheena's short question, but he hoped that the conversation had safely veered away from the subject.
 
But although Sheena hasn't forgotten her question, Liza has now taken up the slack and is fully alert now, turned towards you and looking at you with wide eyes. "Don't you got a mama or daddy? Or are they bad? My other mama and daddy are in hell."
 
Grin had been sort of zoning out a bit when Liza looked up at him and spoke. "Hmm? Ah, yes. I do feel a bit better. It shouldn't have stunned me as it did, but I've not had a decent night of sleep in far too long, I'm afraid." He chuckled softly, continuing to listen to the various conversations. He wasn't sure exactly what to say... still feeling that there was a bit of hostility towards him, especially from Sheena. Think about it... would you not be hostile too in such a situation? he thought to himself, giving a light sigh.


At Liza's second words, he shook his head. "You don't have to worry about harming me much, Liza. I am quite resilient." Turning to Macal, he gave a kind looking smile. "Well, I am an immortal of sorts. I was not born as such, though, so perhaps I am not even that. It is simply what I've taken to calling myself. And... as for being invulnerable... I've known the difference for quite a long time. The worst of my injuries was being burnt alive. That took quite a time to heal, though."


As the other's spoke of Jason moving into the guest room, Grin couldn't help but notice Sheena's discomfort and Faith's quiet words. "If it is any trouble, I could simply purchase an apartment or small home for you, Jason. I would simply let you have my own, but... I wouldn't want anyone looking for me to cause any issues or harm." He didn't explain much about the cultists, but if anyone would ask, he would try his best.
 
Faith looks up at Grin again; from the sound of it he's quite wealthy, and also in quite a lot of trouble, and she, like Sheena and Liza, puts her thoughts bluntly. "Who exactly is looking for you?"


Liza nods slightly, a little more reassured, but she is careful still not to come close. "You can go to sleep if you want, Mr. Grin. In my bed even. I got stuffed animals you can borrow."
 
*Alex sighs and nods* Well it's your guest house so I guess for now I have a roommate.*Thinking now that Sheena and I will just have to run off into the woods to be alone.* Well finish eating then I'll show you where to go.


Macal: Yeah until Grin can make the arrangements for you to stay elsewhere, I'm gonna insist you stay here..Besides all of you seem to be in a bit of trouble this way I can keep an eye on you all. Ida can share one of the spare rooms with Sheena, Grin it's up to you but seems you have issues at your own home so I'm sure Alex and Jason can make room for you also. Consider yourselfs under the protection of S.H.I.E.L.D.
 
Faith stays quiet; Sheena looks at Ida quickly, her expression wary. She expects Ida to protest since in her opinion the girl hates her now, but she doesn't say anything. Liza looks between them all, insisting, "If you need a stuffed animal I can let you use one of mine if you're nice to them."
 
Grin chuckled a little at Faith's question. "They aren't looking for me, really. There is an old cult that is convinced that I have a piece in the puzzle of raising one of the Old Gods. They are mistaken, but I cannot convince them as such. Even here, they've found me. Thankfully, they've only sent fool-hearty thugs. The 'higher' powers in the cult don't dare come near, though. They all seem to fear me, for some reason."


At Liza's offer, he smiled, but shook his head. "Thank you, but no thank you, Liza. As nice as that sounds, I'm afraid sleep does not come as easily as it did before." Turning to Macal, he smiled, but waved his hand. "While I thank you for the offer and for housing Jason until I can help, I must decline staying here. I wouldn't dare burden you all further... and please take no offence to that. I mean none. I simply must take care of things at 'home' on my own."


That, however, was not the only reason Grin wished to stay alone. The more time he spent with these people, the more chances there were to see his 'other side'. They seemed nice, but their wariness of him would only increase if they saw his true grin. The thought was troubling. "If you'll excuse me, I do believe I'm craving some tobacco," he said with a chuckle, filling his pipe. "I'll just be outside for a moment." Giving a light nod, he exited and moved out the front door, striking a match once he was outside and lighting the bed of tobacco he'd packed. Even after the match went out, the glow of the pipe illuminated his face, making him look older than his outside appearance as he stared ahead through the smoke.
 
Sheena turns to Alex, whispering under her breath, "I swear, we're never gonna have anything like normal around here, are we?"


Liza looks at Jason and Ida, including them in her offer. "You can have one. Do you want one? They're soft."


Faith's eyes are narrowed slightly, thoughtful, as she watches Grin disappear; she doesn't ask yet, but she's very interested in hearing more about this "cult" he's mentioned in passing. She tells herself to find a way to dig more subtly when he returns.
 
"Well, okay, if you say so," responded Jason when Macal insisted on housing him. He searched the data pad, looking for a way to turn it off. "I guess I could stay here. For now." He eyed the platter; maybe just one more sandwich?





When Mr. Grin offered to actually buy a residence for him, Jason barely concealed his surprise. "Uh, thanks, but... I'm sure your money would be better spent elsewhere.... I couldn't, really." Holy crap, he thought. Exactly how rich are these people?





He suddenly realized he was on the last bite of his sandwich. Regretfully, he ate it, and looked up at Alex. He wasn't sure how much he liked the other boy, so to stall, he looked around at everyone else as well. Sheena and Faith, who he felt he hardly knew, although he was left with a negative impression. Macal, who seemed straightforward enough. Ida, who looked as if a kind girl, and Mr. Grin... Who he couldn't help but continue keeping a distance from.


And Liza. There she stood, beneath the view of everyone else, offering her stuffed animals. Jason felt inclined to accept one for a moment, but then he just looked back down and kept silent. Story of my life, he thought, with a trace of bitterness.
 
Macal: *I watch as Grin walks out, my eyes flash blue for a split second as I glance at his aura, then turn to Faith and whisper in her ear* His aura is in flux, it's not good or evil right now it's just unstable, I think I'll have some Black Moon Agents keep an eye on him. In the meantime I want everyone armed, I'm not exactly sure if these kids are telling us everything so I want us to be prepared for the worst. Unfortunly we don't have the defenses her like we do at The Gates, I can't even call in any Sentinals or Air Support here because the chances of civilian casualties is to high. So we're on our own here.
 
Liza gets up and returns a few minutes later with carefully selected stuffed animals in her arms. She places a stuffed platypus on Jason's lap, a unicorn on Ida's. "There you go. That's Patty and Polly."
 
Alex: Hey how come you never offered me one of them Liza, I think you hurt my feelings. *grins, grabbing her and pulling her onto my lap* I guess I'll just keep you instead.
 
Liza giggles, cuddling against him. "'Cause you got Sheena Legs to cuddle, silly." Sheena tries not to smile at this, ducking her head.


Faith nods seriously, meeting Macal's eyes. "Something's definitely up...what the hell is this CULT? And the smoking eyes...since when can Liza not heal people when she tries? I dont' get the danger vibe but I do get the fishy vibe."
 
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