A step forward

[Artemis]

The Parthenon- Club Envy

:: After taking care of some important legal matters with Karen earlier, Alycia arrived wearing a sleek black, one shoulder, studded mini dress, accented by her earrings feminum bracelets and silver heeled high heels. Her hair was down in loose flowing ringlets and her makeup was smokey and sultry::

:: Her enhanced amazonian senses felt the force of the rhythm from the beats of the music that was driving the dancers on the floor. She had come to appreciate music, song, rhythm and dance in a completely new way since her time on Themyscira.::

:: Arriving on Michael's arm, Alycia slowly scanned the room with her hazel eyes. Her amazonian senses allowed her for clear vision even lower lit settings. She spotted Ava, drapped over...some waspy looking man; Nicolas chatting it up with...::

Oh hells bells!

:: She exclaimed with such venom in her tone without even thinking...::

Who pulled THAT irrelevant RELIC from the technological junk pile and brought HER here!?

:: Vivica Lennox. A wanna be, that Alycia regarded with more contempt than a judge could find someone of in court!::

Karen: Alycia?? What's the matter?!

:: She glared at Vivica from where she was for a moment, tightening her jaw::

.....

Oh, NOTHING, Karen. I just had a random...TERRIBLE thought, that's all.

:: Shaking her head and running her hand through her hair as she tossed it back and exhaled::

Everything's fine! We're here for BLAZE tonight.

Thanks for the escort, Mike. You sure do know how to treat a single attorney turned Amazon.

:: Squeezing him a bit as she smiled, she meant no harm and she knew Karen knew that.::

I know Karen wants to be seated, so I'm gonna go...

That little tart is over by the bar!

...grab a cocktail. I didn't really get to enjoy myself with any earlier, since BLAZE and CAMERON drank damn near everything in sight!

Get ahold of yourself, Barnett. She's irrelevant! She's just a hold over from Cameron's past. He has his loyalties, just like you have yours. She might be HIS charity case...but you don't have to be bothered with her. Things have changed since the last time you saw her and there's no need to even acknowledge her.

::Alycia turned her nose up with a haughty look and tone to herself as she strutted over to the bar..::

I'll have a Spearmint Lifesaver...in an old fashion glass, double the burbon and add 2 slices of lime please.

Bartender: right away, pretty lady!

:: As she waited for her drink, she tapping her high heel and bobbing her head in time to the beat, Alycia turned around for a few moments to survey the sultry pulsing atmosphere of the club::

 

[Persephone]

Simon: "Well if fire wants to play with me...I guess I'll play with FIRE..."

Maybe it was the alcohol. Maybe it was the fact she hadn't been with a man since James. Or maybe she was just in such a shitty state of mind as of late, that the thought of having a no holds bar, good ol' fashion one night stand sounded like FUN. Fun...a concept that had been foreign to her for a long time. But as Simon cupped her thigh, his fingers dangerously close to the inner portion of her thigh, AND kissed her ear lobe, the goddess' eyes close for a split second, drinking him in. His smell, the heat from his body, his touch. As he pulled away, her eyes opened and met his.

Simon: "Well...since you are about to be my BOSS, why don't you tell me what comes next...."

So he wanted HER to be in charge. Oh this could be even more fun than she anticipated. Running her hand over his, she gently removed it from her leg.

"Do you want to hear something interesting? Most men don't go beyond buying me a drink. They're intimidated....scared....they read what they say about me being an ice queen and cold to the core....and they run away."

Sliding off her stool, Ava picked up her clutch that had been sitting on the bar top.

"Then here you come....chipping away at the ice."

Leaning forward, Ava's face was inches from Simon's. Her sapphire eyes locked onto his. With a whisper.

"I'm going to show you just how HOT I can get."

Her eyes gleamed with desire while her lips curved upwards into a smirk. Standing upright, she looked over at the bartender.

"You can put the drinks on my tab. Don't close it....we'll be back later."

The bartender nodded with a smile, knowing exactly what THAT meant. Her eyes shifted back to Simon for a moment before she moved past him, heading toward the back of the club where the private elevators were. She knew very well that he would be following.

 

[MorningStar]

Delilah's Suite, 94th Floor

It was Cameron.

"Oh my GOD! Delilah! You HIRED a GIGOLO?! You NAUGHTY little GIRL!!!!"

Delilah gave him a look.

“Seriously? When have you ever known me to NEED to hire someone? Please. He works for Sally. He delivered my new clothes.”

She pointed to the pile of bags and boxes. Leaning in, she air kissed Cam on both cheeks.

“Hello Cameron.”

He hugged her, then PICKED HER up and started spinning her around like they were in a Disney movie.

“Cameron King! You put me down right now!”

And he finally did, dropping her onto the bed and then making himself comfortable beside her.

[sarcastically] “Make yourself at home.”

"I must say...not bad at all...tell me, was he like a grunter...did he check his muscles out in the mirror during? Oh, come on! Tell me...EVERYTHING!!!"

She narrowed her eyes over at him.

“I already told you, he was just the delivery boy. Besides, you know he’s not my type…plus he’s-“

She paused to think about it.

“Weird. Possibly insane. You are welcome to him.”

She waved a hand in the air.

"Sorry, I may be getting my buzz back...Thanks for responding to my TEXT by the way...loser!"

“I was busy flying in an invisible plane before you and Alycia shag in it and I can’t ride in it anymore.”

She stuck her tongue out at Cam.

“Besides, you don’t talk to me for DAYS and all I get is a TEXT? I don’t think so King. By the way, how IS your sister. Oh that’s right, I don’t CARE.”

 

[Shadow Weaver]

The Parthenon- Club Envy

<< Everything was in order! The right papers signed and every detail regarding that was covered. Her part in all of this for Blaze was now complete and ready. Now, after working on this, the time had come for some play.>>

<< Even Karen was prepared to enjoy herself during this more..."raucous" part of Blaze's special weekend.>>

<< She emerged from the elevator, escorted by her companion, Michael Armstrong. She wore a figure flattering black "mermaid" style cocktail dress from Spectra with a low cut V neck line showing a tasteful peek of her cleavage and a slightlyabove the knee hemline to show off her legs, which were supported by complimenting high heels. Her neck was adorned with an equisite necklace and large pure blue/white diamond pendant which complemented her eyes and her dress. She definitely showed that a woman in her 50's could be quite sexy but tastefully so, amongst a sea of young girls half her age and she had a body that showed she was in tip top shape!>>

Oh my, Michael. I knew we were going to a club, but this certainly is a rather...RAUCOUS place isn't it?

<< She said low enough for him and Alycia only to hear.>>

Oh hells bells!

:: She exclaimed with such venom in her tone without even thinking...::

<< Karen looked over to Alycia>>

Alycia?? What's the matter!?

<< Not yet seeing the source of Alycia's outburst>>

Oh, NOTHING, Karen. I just had a random...TERRIBLE thought, that's all.

:: Shaking her head and running her hand through her hair as she tossed it back and exhaled::

Everything's fine! We're here for BLAZE tonight.

Thanks for the escort, Mike. You sure do know how to treat a single attorney turned Amazon.

:: Squeezing him a bit as she smiled, she meant no harm and she knew Karen knew that.::

I know Karen wants to be seated, so I'm gonna go...

That little tart is over by the bar!

...grab a cocktail. I didn't really get to enjoy myself with any earlier, since BLAZE and CAMERON drank damn near everything in sight!

Very well, we'll have a seat for you. So don't be too long!

<< She walks with Michael as she move past a few other club goers.>>

I thought Cameron said this was a RESERVED event!?

<< Karen expressed discomfort.>>

<< Michael soon seated her at one of the reserved, VIP tables, which made her feel a bit better, since the section was somewhat removed from the regular crowd and restricted acess, he offered to get her a drink.>>

Yes...a...sunrise sangria, with extra strawberry and orange slice garnish!

Thank you, dear.

<< She said as she smiled a bit, placing her clutch on the table and getting a bit more comfortable in her seat as she crossed her legs at the knee, causing the hemline of her dress to ride up just a bit. She didn't mind though. She actually took pride in knowing her body was in great form and shape and this dress definitely would highlight that.>>

<< Casting her sapphire blue eyes over the people present, she spots Ava and Simon practically merging into one being. Her finely shaped eyebrows lift as her eyes widen a bit>>

heavens...

<< She thought. But Ava was a grown woman and hardly "loose" in her ways. This was supposed to be a night of FUN. As long as no one here posed DANGER or HARM to her loved ones, Karen was okay. Still, she wasn't immediately aware of this young man and who he was.>>

<< Looking around some more, she spotted Nicolas talking rather closely to an attractive young woman.>>

And just who is THAT!?

<< Not getting quite a clear enough view of her to recognize her OR to realize that this was the reason Alycia expressed dismay a few moments earlier.>>

I certainly hope Nicolas isn't playing games with my Morgan. I'll have to speak to him about THAT!

<< Cass was here as well, looking like she was a model from Spectra. Karen couldn't help but smirk>>

Nice to see the little girl finally getting more involved!

<< She relaxed a bit, sighing as she waited for Michael and Alycia to return with their drinks.>>

 

[Arsenal]

One on each arm, and the entrance is made. A guy could DEFINITELY do worse. Mike rolled into Envy with Alycia and Karen, glad that he was a guy so he could dress COMFORTABLY, if for no other reason.

He scanned the room with the ladies on his arm. Ava was hanging close to the Pratt kid; obviously was not pregnant, BUT it looked like he might get a chance to put one in there. BRAVO, kid.

Nic was charming the shit out of...blast from the past, Vivica Lennox. She was looking ridiculously FINE and she was appreciating having Nicolas around it seemed. He could FEEL Karen stare that interaction down and smiled a bit. If Morgan wanted him to not talk to any other girls her ass would BE here. She should know by now where his heart lie. Then he noticed Alycia and DAMN...SHE was hating on the girl too! This could be a hell of a night. Karen asked Alycia what the matter was.

Oh, NOTHING, Karen. I just had a random...TERRIBLE thought, that's all.

:: Shaking her head and running her hand through her hair as she tossed it back and exhaled::

Everything's fine! We're here for BLAZE tonight.

Thanks for the escort, Mike. You sure do know how to treat a single attorney turned Amazon.

:: Squeezing him a bit as she smiled, she meant no harm and she knew Karen knew that.::

I know Karen wants to be seated, so I'm gonna go...

That little tart is over by the bar!

...grab a cocktail. I didn't really get to enjoy myself with any earlier, since BLAZE and CAMERON drank damn near everything in sight!

Mike squeezed her hand and let her go, smiling. He noticed that she was headed near to where her eyes were burning a hole into that girl. But she would be fine he was sure, and so he seated the Doc and took a seat beside, placing a hand on her bare knee for a second. Just long enough to apply a knowing squeeze. If she thought he was BAD this AFTERNOON after Haleigh and Ali kissed and made UP...SHIT...he was planning to be MUCH worse tonight when they got back to the suite.

What would you like to drink hon? I need some Jack and you need to relax a bit.

She was concerned that there were a few apparent regular mixed in near the entrance and general areas. He was glad of that; this place was FAR too large to be emptied out for a dozen people and attendants. THAT would draw more attention that what they had planned. She took him up on his drink offer and he gave her a peck as he stood.

Yes...a...sunrise sangria, with extra strawberry and orange slice garnish!

Thank you, dear.

As he walked away he noted Karen placing the gams on a bit more of a show.

ALL RIGHT DOC. I hope you ate your Wheaties this morning.

As he made his way to the bar, he noted that Ava was on the stroll. You know the one. The stroll that usually ended up with the woman ON it giving something sexual to whoever was following intently. And the Pratt kid was hard on the scent. Mike raised and eyebrow at the spectacle.

Good show kid. Hopefully you can screw as good as you can spit game. Otherwise Ava might fuck you and THEN fuck you up.

Mike chuckled a bit and shook his head as he reached the bar.

Bartender: Yes sir?

A double Sinatra Select on the Rocks for me and a sunrise sangria, with extra strawberry and orange slice garnish for the lady. Send someone to keep 'em comin. Bill to the room.

The bartender fixed the drinks and placed them on napkins before Mike. He laid down two one-hundred dollar bills and picked up the drinks, giving the guy a respectful nod before walking back over to where Karen was seated. As he strolled through he saw Cass and...well DAMN. Someone found their big girl clothes, or most of them at least. She was looking great and he made a note to let her know that as the night went on. It was good to see her seem more confident. Maybe she should glam it up all the time. Lord knows the rest of this crowd did, except for Hales and D.

D. She was here, no doubt thinking that the Six stalked her here somehow. Whatever. Mike hoped that she was working through things and he knew that the people on the case would crack this problem IF it could be cracked, but at the same time he was wondering when Bitchfest 2014 would FINALLY be at an end. At some point he expected her to be bale to count her blessings. In the meantime he would stay the FUCK away. He said enough - NO, too much- the night it happened. Luckily, when your girl is a shrink, you can get counseling with an EXCELLENT BEDSIDE MANNER.

Mike placed the drinks on the table and sat down. As he seated himself he leaned over and whispered in Karen's ear.

You are in BIG trouble tonight Doc...you are looking WAY to hot to pass up.

 

[Shadow Weaver]

Club Envy

<< Michael seemed to appreciate this crowd more than Karen. She trusted him enough and cared for Blaze enough that she allowed herself to be here and even dressed the part, fitting to her presentation of course.>>

<< As she took in the envrionment and those within it, she couldn't help but be reminded that this was largely a generation or TWO removed from her. Where had the time gone? It seemed like just "yesterday" She was watching Morgan and Delilah playing on the swing set in the backyard of Windmill Pointe. Now Morgan was...a super model on a career comeback AND this era's sorceress supreme; Delilah had become a notable police officer and valued member of the Six...and had a BABY!? >>

<< But now BOTH of her girls were far away....estranged from EACH OTHER and Karen. She bowed her head for a moment, resting her forehead in the palm ofher hand as she thought about both Delilah and Morgan>>

<< Sigh!>>

<< This would be Morgan's scene, definitely and Delilah would be here with her....with THEM. That was the way it was supposed to be, but it wasn't now. Would it ever be again? >>

<< Still, as she pulled herself together, she thought of Blaze. Blaze VICTORY. The beautiful auburn haired, green eyed girl with a heart and passion like an eternal flame. How often did a person get a chance to repair a bridge that was broken herself and a loved one? Not often...and sometimes NEVER. But Karen found that in Blaze...only it wasn't the ORIGINAL Blaze. It had all started to make Karen feel terrible about her treatment of Blaze Fielding...all because she had the misfortune, through no fault of her own, of being Christopher Victory's "love child".>>

<< She'd never allowed herself to be HONEST about it with Firebird, but Firebird had lived through it with Karen in her own timeline and those two not only recovered, Karen ADOPTED her. >>

<< Blaze Victory had been warm and loving to Karen since she arrived her, and quite helpful during many ordeals and capers. Karen had the chance to help make sure she knew she was loved not just by the team, but by Karen HERSELF and she would show Blaze that in a most unexpected way soon enough.>>

<< For now, being here, tonight, was part of that. And as any mother knows...sometimes being there for a child means going to places that are FAR outside of the realm of their preference.>>

<< Still, the more she looked around and watched these club goers...the less critical she became...slowly. This WAS in the Parthenon after all. It wasn't some dusty, common hole in the wall and no one seemed to be here to cause trouble...>>

<<...ALMOST no one.>>

<< She Rested her sapphire blue eyes on THAT GIRL by Nicolas again. She didn't want to look obvious or common, standing up just to gawk at someone to get a clear view of them...but she WAS concerned...>>

Mike placed the drinks on the table and sat down. As he seated himself he leaned over and whispered in Karen's ear.

You are in BIG trouble tonight Doc...you are looking WAY to hot to pass up.

Thank you.

<< she stirred her drink with her draw before popping a strawberry in her mouth and taking a long drink. Michael leaned over and whispered in her ear. She she smirked a bit, still looking down at her drink as her eyebrows lifted once more.>>

<< replying back to him>>

And if you don't watch yourself, my dear, YOU'LL be on punishment.

Just who IS that little girl over there talking to Nicolas? The one you seemed to CONGRATULATE!

<< Karen asked in a pointed one as she lookedover to Michael.>>

 

[Arsenal]

Thank you.

<< she stirred her drink with her draw before popping a strawberry in her mouth and taking a long drink. Michael leaned over and whispered in her ear. She she smirked a bit, still looking down at her drink as her eyebrows lifted once more.>>

<< replying back to him>>

And if you don't watch yourself, my dear, YOU'LL be on punishment.

Oh...are you giving out spankings again? This should be fun.

Mike was chuckling even as he saw Karen take a concerned tone and point out Vivica.

Just who IS that little girl over there talking to Nicolas? The one you seemed to CONGRATULATE!

<< Karen asked in a pointed one as she looked over to Michael.>>

THAT is Vivica Lennox. OLD friend of Cameron's. HIS assistant for years. Closed the old King Enterprises after his death. She is a metahuman with...Nicolas has a long name for it...but she never forgets ANYTHING. Ever. And now she is an artist with a gallery. She knows Nicolas and he knows her. AND he is the host of this party. He SHOULD be friendly to her.

Doc, I understand WHY Morgan has to be away now and I will be as happy as anyone to see her return. But in the meantime, the boy has to LIVE. Now that doesn't mean he has to screw anyone, but he is a fabulously rich male model. He will always be noticed by women and surely he can have some fun can't he? And I see that look Karen, do you REALLY think you need to play hall monitor with him tonight? Some of the people here are OLD friends. There will be hugs and kisses and dances and flirting exchanged, but you KNOW him. Nic is a good kid. Now let's have some fun, shall we? NO POUTING.

Mike lifted Karen's chin and kissed her lightly, then laughed. She KNEW he was right.

 

[Prophet]

Parthenon - Delilah's Penthouse

He listened to Delilah as she spoke in a rather deadpan and unamused sort of way and tried to brush off the delivery boy as nothing more than mere happenstance. Cameron wasn't buying it.

“I already told you, he was just the delivery boy. Besides, you know he’s not my type…plus he’s-“

She paused to think about it.

“Weird. Possibly insane. You are welcome to him.”

"I think she doth protest too MUCH! And considering how well going for your 'type' has gone for you, I say there's nothing wrong with checking out other aisles in the supermarket!"

He laughed as he ribbed her for not responding to his text message before leaving for NYC.

“I was busy flying in an invisible plane before you and Alycia shag in it and I can’t ride in it anymore.”

She stuck her tongue out at Cam.

“Besides, you don’t talk to me for DAYS and all I get is a TEXT? I don’t think so King. By the way, how IS your sister. Oh that’s right, I don’t CARE.”

Thinking of Alycia for a moment.

"Oh that Amazonian Tease..How many rides has she promised me in that thing already? Four? Five?!"

Cameron smiled but rolled his eyes at Delilah's next comment.

"Oh! I thought I was the dramatic one! Don't talk about it like I didn't contact you for a WEEK! It was 48 hours...and I figured you had enough going on, what with nobody being able to keep their damn mouth shut! I figured the last thing you needed was another VOICE in your ear...even if it WAS mine..."

He rose from the bed.

"And speaking of the friend code...So, I just bust my ass making sure everything is in order and ready to go in order for you to be comfortable in Los Angeles and you leave in the night without telling me whatsoever? I'd say we're even..."

Turning to Delilah.

"But it's okay..I forgive you...even for that SISTER comment...So..we staying in town for awhile or are you planning some kind of wanton road tour I should know about?"

 

[Longshot]

Parthenon - Club Envy - Main Floor

Ava: "Do you want to hear something intersting? Most men don't go beyond buying me a drink. They're intimidated...scared...they read what they say about me being an ice queen and cold to the core...and they run away."

He watched as Ava stood from her barstool, looking at him in an incredibly intoxicating way. Simon stood as well.

Ava: Then here you come...chipping away at the ice.

She pulled him in closer. The chemistry between them was off the charts and it was if they were aware of each other's every movement. The soft movement of her chair as she ran a finger through it, her pouty lips formings words, and her intensely beautiful eyes. They had found the switch....and turned it ON.

Ava: "I'm going to show you just how HOT I can get."

She turned to the bartender and told him to put the drinks on her tab but not close it. That they would be back. Oh man. He watched as Ava began to saunter off towards the private access elevator near the back of the club, and he follow her. The two stood next to each other, waiting in desperate anticipation for the elevator to ding and it's doors to open. Seconds felt like hours, but before long the doors opened and both of them stepped inside, with Ava pressing the button for her floor. Simon couldn't take it anymore.

"Before you show me how hot you can get, let ME show you how hot I can MAKE you..."

With a manly force he SHOVED Ava against the wall of the elevator and began kissing her with an incredible passion and intensity as their fingers interlocked and Simon pulled her arms above her head, taking a moment to passionately kiss her neck. Ava seemed to BREAK his hold on her as she shoved him into the OPPOSITE wall as she began to forcefully unbutton the buttons to his shirt as she moved her hands all over his chest and stomach, before bring her lips to his neck. He whispered to her.

"You can be boss UPSTAIRS...right now, you're MINE...."

Once again Simon forced Ava into an adjacent wall of the elevator as a hand gently went up her already short dress. Simon slowly kissed her neck and began to work his way down about as fast as the elevator was going UP. They were truly lost in passion and desire for a moment.

 

[Recall]

Parthenon - Club Envy - Main Floor

Vivica had been dancing and enjoying herself with the other patrons for a little bit as she stepped out from the dance floor to get another breather and to continue to chat with Nicolas, inquiring about the actual reason for the festivities this evening.

"So is everything with Blaze okay? I mean Blaze Fielding has always been a little unstable and a little crazy..."

Vivica had no idea about Firebird or the fact that Blaze Fielding was dead but as she spoke she watched Ava Cassadine enter the club alone and begin to chat up a dark haired man. She rolled her eyes as she took a sip of her cocktail.

"But then again...I guess that's not all that unique in The Six."

She tilted her head over to the side, gesturing at Ava as she sat down. A devilish smile crossed over her lips.

"I bet fifty dollars that Simon Pratt swoops in and makes his move in 3...2...1..."

And just like clockwork as soon as Vivica reached one, there was Simon sauntering over and from the looks of it afterwards, he had definitely said the right thing. Vivica laughed with Nicolas as she hid her head on his shoulder for a moment.

"Oh God, Nicolas...thank God we are in this dark and romantic setting because SOME things..just shouldn't be allowed to see the light of DAY!"

Laughing once more she continued to shoot the breeze with Nicolas until she became aware of a swirling vortex of absolute misery and disgust, which meant to Vivica that Alycia had arrived. While Vivica wasn't the sort to just be an OUTRIGHT bitch, and she DID resolve that Alycia looked good, she still crinkled up her nose in disgust as she watched the amazon make her way over to the bar area to survey her surroundings. Nicolas asked about the facial expression she had just made...

"Oh, it's nothing Nick....I just thought I smelled something..really, REALLY...FOUL."

"Well, maybe if i'm lucky...some NEW big bad thing will attempt to kidnap and kill her. Those WERE always my favorite stories to hear..."

snapping back to reality.

"Anyway Nicolas, if you don't mind I see people are started to head to the VIP area, and I thought i'd go over and say hi! Save a dance for me, boo!"

She headed up the stairs into the VIP areas before finding the entire area that Cameron had roped off for them. As she entered the section, a server handed her a refreshed cocktail and she made her way over to both Mike and Karen. She smiled and said hello.

"Hello, Dr. Victoria! It's been quite awhile. Vivica Lennox? I used to work with Cameron? You look very nice tonight!"

 

[Rampage]

So far,so GREAT. Everything seemed to be in order and everyone was filing in slowly but surely. Vivica made her way over to where Nicolas was drinking and they started chatting again.

"So is everything with Blaze okay? I mean Blaze Fielding has always been a little unstable and a little crazy..."

Indeed. In fact, just a heads up, this is Blaze Victory. Blaze FIELDING...died. This young lady is her alternate from another dimension. We are having a party of sorts for her to help integrate her more fully into our timeline. And yes, that sounds crazy but in the end, YOU trust ME on this one and just have some fun.

He knew it was a lot to digest, but he also knew that telling her would help her avoid any unfortunate misspeak later on. Besides, Nic trusted Vivica.

Vivica had no idea about Firebird or the fact that Blaze Fielding was dead but as she spoke she watched Ava Cassadine enter the club alone and begin to chat up a dark haired man. She rolled her eyes as she took a sip of her cocktail.

"But then again...I guess that's not all that unique in The Six."

She tilted her head over to the side, gesturing at Ava as she sat down. A devilish smile crossed over her lips.

"I bet fifty dollars that Simon Pratt swoops in and makes his move in 3...2...1..."

And just like clockwork as soon as Vivica reached one, there was Simon sauntering over and from the looks of it afterwards, he had definitely said the right thing. Vivica laughed with Nicolas as she hid her head on his shoulder for a moment.

"Oh God, Nicolas...thank God we are in this dark and romantic setting because SOME things..just shouldn't be allowed to see the light of DAY!"

DAAAAAAAAAMN. That man must be the god-DAMNED devil. Good luck to him. As for some things being hidden, this...

<<looks her up and down>>

is definitely not one of them. Not to dwell TOO much but damn girl...the art thing is treating you VERY well. I MAY have to hang YOU on my wall.

Vivica laughed with him and they chatted and flirted playfully back and forth, no harm done. All was well until she suddenly made a face.

What's wrong Viv? Why the sudden long face?

"Oh, it's nothing Nick....I just thought I smelled something..really, REALLY...FOUL."

"Well, maybe if i'm lucky...some NEW big bad thing will attempt to kidnap and kill her. Those WERE always my favorite stories to hear..."

snapping back to reality.

"Anyway Nicolas, if you don't mind I see people are started to head to the VIP area, and I thought i'd go over and say hi! Save a dance for me, boo!"

I got you baby. Make sure you are ready for ME.

Nic finally turned to see what it was and it was ALYCIA. He forgot all of the shit when Cam died. DAMN. This was going to be very interesting. Especially for Cam.

Nicolas smiled, and then laughed his ass off. Cam and his streak of no personal issues might be at an end and, even though he wished him no ill, there was no need not to laugh at what would be a small but VERY funny issue.

Nicolas was happy with how things seemed to be progressing. He looked around and noticed Cass. He strolled casually up and PICKED HER UP in a quick hug. Laughing, he set her down as he spoke.

Even NICER Cass...NEXT time we work out, wear this. We need to...um...practice WRESTLING. Yeah, that's it!

As he laughed, he noticed a difference about her...something...he was not sure what though.

Hey Cass...you feeling OK? You actually LOOK great but there is something about your eyes. Have you started drinking already?

Nicolas was still smiling, but he waited for her to answer him...

 

[Shadow Weaver]

Club Envy

THAT is Vivica Lennox. OLD friend of Cameron's. HIS assistant for years. Closed the old King Enterprises after his death. She is a metahuman with...Nicolas has a long name for it...but she never forgets ANYTHING. Ever. And now she is an artist with a gallery. She knows Nicolas and he knows her. AND he is the host of this party. He SHOULD be friendly to her.

<< Karen's eyes open wider for a brief moment>>

Vivica....Vivica Lennox.

Oh my stars...

<< she says QUIETLY to herself as she FINALLY remembers..>>

<< FLASH!>>

<< Cameron's "Funeral", a very dark and sad time, when the Six thought him dead by Malice's hand. As they arrive at the cemetary, a somber Dr. Victoria is greeted by Vivica Lennox. As the service began, Karen and Michael, along with Alycia, sat down the same row as Vivica.>>

I can't believe I didn't recognize her at first...

<< Still, she looked concern as she took another long drink of her sunrise sangria>>

Doc, I understand WHY Morgan has to be away now and I will be as happy as anyone to see her return. But in the meantime, the boy has to LIVE. Now that doesn't mean he has to screw anyone, but he is a fabulously rich male model. He will always be noticed by women and surely he can have some fun can't he? And I see that look Karen, do you REALLY think you need to play hall monitor with him tonight? Some of the people here are OLD friends. There will be hugs and kisses and dances and flirting exchanged, but you KNOW him. Nic is a good kid. Now let's have some fun, shall we? NO POUTING.

Mike lifted Karen's chin and kissed her lightly, then laughed. She KNEW he was right.

<< Karen's sapphire blue eyes darted up to Michael's face as she stared at him in disbelief. Sometimes He had a tendency to cut right through to the heart of things, KNOWING she'd see the reason in his response and agree with it, even IF she didn't like it. But that last bit about the "NO POUTING".>>

REALLY, Michael, I beg your pardon!...

<< He interrupts her attempt to chide him with a light kiss, laughing as he knew SHE knew he was right...>>

hmph

<< Her facial expression softens a bit as she has another sip and the...as if the fates themselves were siding with Michael...>>

She headed up the stairs into the VIP areas before finding the entire area that Cameron had roped off for them. As she entered the section, a server handed her a refreshed cocktail and she made her way over to both Mike and Karen. She smiled and said hello.

"Hello, Dr. Victoria! It's been quite awhile. Vivica Lennox? I used to work with Cameron? You look very nice tonight!"

<< Once again, a look of surprise briefly flashes across her pristine face as her eyebrows lift and her eyes widen. She swallows down the drink she just took hard as she looks up to see Vivica standing there.>>

<< clearing her throat>>

Vivica!

<< She says in her trade mark icy/pleasant tone. Extending her hand to shake Vivica's>>

What a pleasant SURPRISE!

I certainly do remember you....

Now!....

It has been quite a long time.

You've obviously managed to keep yourself together and safe during all of the...CHANGES that have occurred since the last time we saw each other.


<< Everything from Sharon's return to the Six being outted by Bishop, the fall of Illustra, WilPharma and Viper to the Blue Moon even>>

It's nice to know that someone from Cameron's life even before he came to be with the Six is still apart of it. I DO believe in maintaining connections. And he's come SO FAR as a young man...



<< Vivica complimened her dress>>

Thank you!

<< Smiling>>

You're looking very fetching in your outfit as well.

<< Looking over to Michael for a moment as she releases Vivica's hand>>

Michael was just telling me that he spoke to you at the bar, while you were talking to NICOLAS? That you now have an art gallery?

<< She did THAT on purpose. She wanted Michael AND Vivica to know that she was aware of what she'd seen.>>



I used to be quite a patron of New York's art/cultural scene when I was living and practicing my profession in Soho....before everything that happened with Bishop.

Perhaps I could visit your gallery when you have an exhibit?

<< She enjoyed tripping up Michael with her response, sure that he expected her to be bitchy to the girl, but while Karen DID have her concerns...Vivica came across as a genuine young girl had not given her a reason to come down on her...YET >>

I always appreciate the opportunity to enjoy art!

 

[Arsenal]

Good, the Doc officially disarmed. This was going to be a good night after all. And then Vivica made a beeline straight for them.

REALLY Vivica? REALLY? REALLY? SERIOUSLY?

And then an AMAZING thing happened. They chatted and Karen managed not to be chippy at ALL. She even offered to visit the art house! Who was this sexy beast and what did she do with Doc?!

Mike managed not to choke on his drink as the exchange occurred.

Michael was just telling me that he spoke to you at the bar, while you were talking to NICOLAS? That you now have an art gallery?

<< She did THAT on purpose. She wanted Michael AND Vivica to know that she was aware of what she'd seen.>>



I used to be quite a patron of New York's art/cultural scene when I was living and practicing my profession in Soho....before everything that happened with Bishop.

Perhaps I could visit your gallery when you have an exhibit?

<< She enjoyed tripping up Michael with her response, sure that he expected her to be bitchy to the girl, but while Karen DID have her concerns...Vivica came across as a genuine young girl had not given her a reason to come down on her...YET >>

I always appreciate the opportunity to enjoy art!

Yeah Viv, Karen has been getting me up to speed on that. And I have been getting her up to speed-

<<Karen gives him a pre-emptive strike to the ribs with an elbow>>

on her combat training. She is even MORE formidable now.

Mike had always planned to say that, but Karen could not QUITE be sure. Laughing he continued.

I hope you enjoy the party. Nicolas and Cameron worked VERY hard to make it as close to perfect as they could.

Mike relaxed as he picked up his next drink and started to sip...

 

[Artemis]

Club Envy- MALICE

::Alycia had decided to have her FIRST drink at the bar! She needed to loosen up a bit. The unexepected night terror of seeing Vivica here of all places had caused a flare up of emotions she thought she'd long since set aside::

:: After having her first Lifesaver Spearmint, DOUBLE, she ordered another and left word with the bar to bring ANOTHER in just a little while to her table.::

:: Taking her drink in hand, she moves and weaves through the crowd, smiling a bit in spite of herself, and makes her way up to the VIP section to rejoin Michael and Karen::

::GASP!::

:: the SOUND around her is GONE as she stands there, not moving, and her hazel eyes zero in on...::

Vivica. FUCKING. LENNOX!

:: Well this was TOO MUCH. First she's PAWING at Nicolas like a stray in heat and NOW Why was this walking MEMOREX TAPE at HER table!? Was she ALWAYS such a GROUPIE?::

:: in ALYCIA'S mind, THIS music was heard instead as she began to walk toward them...toward HER, looking rather PREDATORY at the moment::

I'll pull her face off.

:: a few more steps::

I'll bend her over backwards and fold her into a PRETZEL

:: closer::

I'll throw her over the side of the balcony

:: Closer....CLOSER.::

:: She reaches the table and SLAMS her drink down on it, making everyone there jump with a start::

Oh, I'm sorry...

:: She says in a steely tone as she fixes her hazel eyes on Vivica::

Vivica.

You tacky BITCH!

::Seating herself at the table::

You're looking well put together.

:: Having observed that Vivica was talking to Karen, Alycia didn't want to be rude by abruptly dismissing her, but she certainly hoped Karen would work out her "be kind to animals" instinct SOONER rather than later and send this walking dictaphone on her way::

 

[Persephone]

Arriving at the elevator first, Ava was very aware that everyone in the club had either witnessed hers and Simon's interaction or watched them leave together. Six, six allies, and club patrons alike. It definitely fueled the already blazing rumors about them being a couple, and NORMALLY Ava would have made it a point to turn Simon down and go shack up with a DIFFERENT man just to prove a point....but now? In that moment, she. didn't. care. She didn't care what her team members thought. She didn't care what her NON team members thought [Vivica]. She just didn't care anymore. She wanted Simon, on his knees, doing things to her that would make her scream.

He made his way next to her shortly after she had arrived at the elevator. It seemed to be taking forever. Nibbling the bottom of her lip as she watched the numbers above the elevator count down before finally reaching their floor. The door dinged and opened. Ava didn't bother to wait for it to fully open as she walked in and pressed the button to her floor. And Simon didn't wait for the door to CLOSE before he pushed her against the elevator wall, attacking her lips with his. A soft moan was muffled by the assault. He grabbed her hands and interlocked their fingers, pinning them back against the wall. As he went for her neck, Ava pushed her body against his and moved HIM back, pushing him against the wall. Her fingers began to work at unbuttoning his shirt. Fuck, she would of ripped it off if they didn't have to return to the club later. But she was quick enough to have it undone in seconds, allowing her slender hands to run up the course of his toned and rippled abs and to his chest. Damn Simon Pratt....you look WAY better with your clothes off. She thought.

Simon: "You can be boss UPSTAIRS...right now, you're MINE...."

A playful grin tugged on Ava's lips as he shoved her back against the wall again, his hand trailing up her dress and his lips trailing down her neck....chest...and...

"Jesus..."

He went for it. In the elevator. Moments later the elevator doors softly dinged, indicating they arrived on Ava's floor. As the doors slip open, there was Simon, on his knees in front of Ava. The crook of her knee resting on his shoulder and her back pressed against the wall of the elevator with her eyes closed. Frankly, neither of them heard the elevator stop. At least AVA didn't. Her breathing was becoming more labored and she began to brace herself on the adjacent wall. That was when she finally opened her eyes, seeing the doors were open. A breath hitched in her throat an she contemplated for a second pushing the close door button then the emergency button, locking them in the elevator so they could finish what Simon had already started. But a bed did have more options as to what they could do. And a table....chairs...

Simon finally realized the elevator had arrived on Ava's floor. He stopped--no, damnit--and stood, never stopping his assault as he went for her neck again. Ava's fingers grasped his short blonde hair, her body pressed intimately against his. Finally, he moved to her lips allowing her to kiss him again. She began to maneuver him backwards, pushing him out the elevator without breaking their kiss. But, it was getting a little difficult to make it DOWN the hallway to Ava's suite. If they kept at it the closest they would get would be her door step.

Finally breaking the kiss, she looked at Simon--her pupils dilated and her eyes screaming for more. But she moved past him, and began to walk down the hall before finally reaching her door. Unclipping the latch to her clutch, she opened it and grabbed her key card. Turning around, he was already on her. With her back pressed against the door, she moved her hands across his stomach and around to his lower back, pulling him closer, before tracing them back around again. Her fingers finally met his belt buckle.

"My turn..."

She whispered before crashing her lips back onto his.

 

[Ruby]

The Parthenon - Club Envy: Main Floor

:: Cass was enjoying a little light flirting with the bartender. His name was Mark and he was working his way through medical school at NYU. ::

"So...with a cushy job like this, and in a POSH place such as this fine establishment, you SHOULD pretty much have tuition paid for, am I right?"

Mark: "That's correct, milady. I was pretty lucky to find this job."

"Yes, you ARE lucky."

:: He moved away to get some other customers' their drinks and suddenly...she was in the air! She gasped. It was only Nicolas. She returned the hug. ::

"Nicolas! Hi! Everything looks great!"

Even NICER Cass...NEXT time we work out, wear this. We need to...um...practice WRESTLING. Yeah, that's it!

*purrs*: "Believe me when I say..."

:: She leaned in and whispered in his ear. Even though she felt daring and POWERFUL right now, she still didn't want the whole world to know she was a succubus!! ::

*whispers*: "...that you don't want to tangle with a SUCCUBUS..."

:: She kissed his temple and laughed...then placed placed her hand on the bar when she felt the wooziness of being in the presence of such DELICIOUS energy. ::

Oh no!!

Hey Cass...you feeling OK? You actually LOOK great but there is something about your eyes. Have you started drinking already?

*distractedly*: "I...I'll be okay...I mean, I'm FINE! I had a few drinks with..."

:: Tried as she might, she couldn't get the ENTICING energy of Cameron King out of her mind. His ENERGY was hypnotic. It was almost TOO much for her. ::

*dreamily*: "Cameron..."

:: She stared at Nicolas with half-closed eyes then she shook her head as she went back to "normal". ::

"Everything looks great! I hope Blaze will enjoy it tonight!"

 

[MorningStar]

Delilah's Suite, the Parthenon 94th Floor

"I figured you had enough going on, what with nobody being able to keep their damn mouth shut! I figured the last thing you needed was another VOICE in your ear...even if it WAS mine..."

Delilah laid flat on her back and stretched her arms out to the side.

“Pfft - could you tell that to Blaze?…and that Cassandra person too. The last thing the Six needed was MORE melodrama.”

"And speaking of the friend code...So, I just bust my ass making sure everything is in order and ready to go in order for you to be comfortable in Los Angeles and you leave in the night without telling me whatsoever? I'd say we're even..."

She propped herself up on one elbow and looked at him.

“Listen, no one asked you to do those things. God, you sound like Nicolas, counting off on his fingers all the things he’s ever done for me. Did you think I really wanted to go back there and have to LIVE with those people all around me? Staring at me and telling me what a terrible person I am?”

"But it's okay..I forgive you...even for that SISTER comment...So..we staying in town for awhile or are you planning some kind of wanton road tour I should know about?"

“Well I don’t know what YOU’RE doing but I plan to be at least 3,000 miles from the Melrose Place super bitches for the foreseeable future. But I AM an adult so I’ll go where I damn well please.”

Delilah got off the bed and stood up. She crossed to the vanity in the room and fixed her hair in the mirror. She looked at Cameron’s reflection as she spoke.

“Oh come on Cam, you don’t have to treat me like I’m made of glass. I’m not going to break. Now be my friend, not my babysitter.”

She fixed her lipstick with her pinkie and then turned around to face him and smiled.

“And I’m sure you have better plans for tonight than sitting in my hotel room keeping me company, so shoo! Go on, get!”

She ushered Cameron out, inviting him to stop by the next day for brunch to catch up.

Left alone, she realized how boring it was, even if it was fabulous to not have anyone telling her how sorry they were, or what a bitch she was, or watching her every move, expecting her to stay in a box and never do anything that didn’t have the Morgan and Alison stamp of approval.

She decided to head downstairs to the nightclub. She figured it would be loud enough that she could have a drink and not have to talk to anyone. She peeled off her tee and bra and changed into a new top Sally had provided, a gold and silver embellished boustier, and gold spiked Louboutin heels.

She took the express elevator to the lobby, and walked into the club. The music WAS loud, so that was good. She decided to get a table, but passing the bar, she noticed a familiar face. She rolled her eyes.

“Oh hell.”

 

[Titan]

Club Envy, The Parthenon

Andrew still had the suit and tie on that passed for a uniform working for Sally, so at least he could pass for someone who belonged at Club Envy.

The music was way too loud, even for him. He had just wanted a drink after work, and he knew this was supposed to be some “exclusive” joint, but this really wasn’t his scene. He would finish his beer and go find some place a little less stuffy with people a little less plastic.

He took another swig, glancing around at the flashing lights and luxury around him. When his eyes flicked behind him, his eyes were drawn in surprise to a newcomer.

“Delilah!”

She was still wearing the same tight leather pants she’d had on earlier, but somehow she looked a lot more dressed up this time around. She belonged here.

He held up his hands in surrender as she approached him.

“I swear I was just going to have ONE pint before I headed home. PLEASE don’t tell Sally I used my passkey to get in here tonight.”

He motioned to the seat next to him.

“Have a seat. You can buy me a drink.”

He cocked an eyebrow.

“I know you’ve been imagining me naked all evening.”

 

[MorningStar]

Club Envy, The Parthenon

And shit, he had seen her. And he looked like he was about to pee his pants.

“I swear I was just going to have ONE pint before I headed home. PLEASE don’t tell Sally I used my passkey to get in here tonight.

She looked down at him sitting there on a barstool.

“Andrew! I don’t care.”

She started to move on but he kept talking.

“Have a seat. You can buy me a drink. I know you’ve been imagining me naked all evening.”

She turned back towards him, resisting the urge to give him a good smack. Her expression said she had just stepped in something gross. She raised her index finger and pointed it at him.

“Andrew, I’m going to go to a table now. Don’t you DARE follow me.”

Delilah turned and made her way deeper into the club. She spotted an empty high top and had just set her purse down on top of it when a manager appeared next to her as if by magic. (And in a place run by Cameron King, you never knew.)

“Miss Trelaven! I’m Mr. Thompson, manager here at Club Envy. As one of our preferred guests you have unlimited access to our VIP section. We have a lovely table reserved for you, if you’ll just follow me? Right this way.”

Oh whatever. She just wanted a drink.

“Fine, but bring me a Guinness draft. And tell the bartender if he doesn’t pour it right I’ll know and he’ll be sorry.”

The manager started to raise a hand in protest.

“You can charge me for the bottle but I’m only drinking beer tonight, got it?”

She followed after Thompson, slightly annoyed. Could nothing just be easy? Passing into the VIP room, she stopped dead in her tracks.

“Oh, hell no.”

She spotted Nicolas. Mike. Cass. Karen. Alycia. And she was sure that Ava was around somewhere. Probably banging someone in an elevator. Even Vivica Lennox was here of all people! What the hell was going on?

“Unbelievable.”

The manager was looking expectantly at her.

“Oh forget it.”

She turned tail and exited the VIP area.

Couldn’t she be left alone for five minutes? Wasn’t ALL OF LOS ANGELES big enough for them, that they had to come HERE? ASSHOLES! She stopped in her tracks.

Did Alycia know about this?

Did Cameron? Surely he knew…

She looked up, and speak of the devil, Cameron King was standing in the doorway of the club. He definitely saw her, and the look on his face said he definitely had known they were all here.

Inhaling sharply, she marched briskly over to the bar and grabbed a bottle of Power’s whiskey from behind it. She leaned in to the bar where Andrew sat and looked him in the eye. She kept it short and to the point.

“Do you want to come up to my room?”

Andrew: “Um, is this a trick question because you just said-”

She leaned in closer and lowered her voice.

“Listen, if you aren’t in my room and removing my clothes in 45 seconds, you might as well just go home.”

He stammered a bit, but she handed him her purse as if it was a football and took his hand with her now free one, half leading half dragging him out of the club.

Passing Cameron, she looked up into his face and shook her head with a disappointed and definitely angry grimace.

“I don’t want to hear it, King.”

She kept walking, Andrew following behind like a puppy, not stopping until they reached the express elevator.

 

[Titan]

Club Envy, The Parthenon

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