Murhder
-really needs that drink, wonders if Jodi is working the One Eye tonight-
Murhder
-presses his way through the bikers and red necks, looking right at home in his jeans and black t shirt-
Jodi
*the bar was filled with the usual crowd of greasy bikers and blue collar rednecks, I rolled my eyes at the same tired jokes as I mopped up yet another spilled beer, my eyes turning to the door as it swung open, flashing a wide smile at Murhder* Hey, you!
Murhder
-catching sight of her through the crowd, he makes a bee line to the bar and sits on one of the stools, a smirk on his lips-
Jodi
Decided to take me up on my invitation? Be still my beating heart. *laughs* What can I get you, warrior? A daquiri? *grins*
Murhder
-makes a production out of fake laughing before shaking his head- whiskey. Whatever you got...aaannnd keep them coming
Jodi
*arches a brow, pulling a pair of shot glasses from under the bar and grabbing the bottle of Jack from the shelf behind me, filling both and sliding one in front of you, leaving the bottle on the lacquered counter top* Rough night, sweets?
Murhder
-eyes the shot almost hungrily before knocking it back and pushing it with two fingers back toward her- a rough fucker indeed
Jodi
Poor thing. *frowns and downs my own shot, refilling both glasses* Good thing bartenders make fantastic therapists. *does a quick sweep of the bar, pulling empties off the counter and popping the caps from fresh longnecks, stepping back over to you* Want to talk? You have my undivided attention. *smiles*
Murhder
-lazy smile as he watches her fill the shot again- ohhh I don't want to bore you with that...let's talk about you.
Jodi
Me? Not too much exciting going on in that area, I'm afraid. *waves a hand around the smoky bar room* You see the glamorous life I lead. *laughs* But, I'm an open book so if it makes you feel better, sure. Let's talk.
Murhder
-lets his eyes roam over the patrons in the bar and back to her and slowly over the fantastic black dress she's sporting - I can imagine the tips are exceptional...
Jodi
Amazingly enough, it depends on what I'm wearing. *laughs and throws back another shot* So you just came in to see little old me? How did I get so lucky? *grins and pours two more*
Murhder
-grins and downs his third before answering- rumor had it you were wearing that dress tonight, I had to come out and ogle you for myself.
Jodi
Ogle? *dramatically backs up to give you a better view* Ogle away, sweets. Just don't forget to be kind to your server.
Murhder
-ogles unashamedly, whistles low- damn female...your mate actually let's you come out like that? Lucky me.
Jodi
*leans over the bar to stage whisper* I had to sneak out. *winks* V doesn't approve of my working but I think I'd actually miss this train wreck of a bar if I quit. *chuckles* There's a show every night.
Murhder
-brow arches as he pushes his empty glass to her- a show? Damn, what a lucky bastard I am...didn't miss it did I?
Jodi
Give it time. I'm sure some ass will throw a punch and then I'll have all the entertainment I can handle. *pours you another shot, stepping back to slide my flask from the garter hidden under my dress* I hate Jack. I sneak my own in. *grins and takes a drink from the flask, tucking it back into place*
Murhder
-eyes the flask and the place it's stowed, laughs dark- and just what are you sipping sweetheart?
Jodi
Jameson. *wrinkles my nose nodding toward the bottle of JD* That stuff will kill you.
Murhder
-shakes his head sliding it back once more- not me...keep it..-hic- keep it coming. fucking hiccups..
Jodi
*laughs watching your big body shake with the hiccups* You sure you can handle more? You are up against a pro here. *fills the glass again, parking the bottle in front of you* You sure you don't just want to stick a straw in it?
Murhder
-kicks it back, puts the empty next to the glass- you got a stra-hic-straw long enough?
Jodi
*chuckles, shaking my head* Slow down there, tiger. You're too big for me to peel off of the floor. *knits brows* Seriously, what brings you into this elegant establishment? It's not my dress. Nice try, though.
Murhder
-propping his forearms on the bar, he leans forward with a serious raised brow- I fucking swear..it's the dress... as well as what...I mean who's in it.
Jodi
*cheeks flushing a deep crimson* We have got to find you a good woman, warrior. You need to get out more.
Murhder
-smirks and lets his arms slide off the bar as he shakes his head- Don't want one. Don't need one.
Jodi
Strong silent type. How did I know? *sneaks another drink from my flask* So what is it that you want? Let me guess. World peace.
Murhder
-crooked grin- You really really don't want to know
Jodi
*scoffs* I've heard it all, believe me. Nothing surprises me any more so, out with it.
Murhder
-hazy peach colored eyes linger on the cut outs in her dress- I wanna lick around those holes there...
Jodi
*swallows hard, looking down at the cutouts decorating the side of my dress and back to you* If you're hungry, I'll get you a menu.
Murhder
-slides the empty glass to her- no need...I'm on a liquid diet.
Jodi
*eyes you carefully, pouring you another shot* Just whiskey? That's not good for you.
Murhder
It's sustained me for the last few decades..I'm sure I'll survive. -runs a hand through tangled black and red locks-
Jodi
*frowns hard at your matted mane* Murhder! You said you were going to start having a doggen take care of that mess.
Murhder
-shakes his head with a sigh- they just can't do it like you do...-gives puss-n-boots eyes-
Jodi
Oh, God. Don't give me that look. *scowls* I can't stand puppy dog eyes on a vampire.
Murhder
-blinks and continues to give her "the look"- I would very much appreciate it if you helped me with my hair problem..
Jodi
Fine... *sighs heavily, pulling my purse from under the bar and fishing for my brush, stepping around the bar to your stool* I can't reach you up there, hairball.
Murhder
-seeing the brush come out he grins as he watches her move around the bar.- I can fix that -large hands wrap around her tiny waist as he easily lifts her and sits her on the edge of the bar before sitting on the stool in front of her to give easy access to his tangled waves-
Vishous
-grumbling as I roll on the bed to look for the warm body I've come to expect next to me.. my leelan, my life.. my hand reaching over to her side.. frowning as I found nothing but cold silk sheets in a bundle, we really did fight over the covers.. it was a fair and even fight when our bodies laid naked on this very bed, peeking an eye open to confirm my suspicions... where the hell is she? -slowly sitting up, my brain like a switch turned and I was fully awake and looking for any signs.. no lipstick on my chest.. looking down to confirm.. nope... now where.... my thought trails off when I spot the garment bag of the dress.. THE fucking dress- Leelan what have you fucking done? -growls, getting up and out of the bed to head for the closet... after I'm fully clothed and armed I walk out ....and after we talked... shaking my head I go to her nightstand to check the schedule- For fuck's sake -yeah it was what I thought, without wasting any more time I gun out of the place and as soon as I can I dematerialize to the bar.. no fucking human males better be close to her, I don't think I could hold back-
Jodi
*jerks the hem of the dress down my thighs, clearing my throat* Turn around. I don't need you leering at me while I do this.
Murhder
-grins turning on the stool, still watching her in the reflection of the Budweiser mirror on the other side of the room-
Jodi
*scrunches my nose, carefully working my fingers through the knots, sectioning it off to drag the brush through* Jesus, Murhder what do you do at night with this? *carefully brushes so as not to hurt you, brows knitted in concentration*
Murhder
-leans his head back, scooting his way between her knees as much as the dress would allow- I don't sleep well..
Jodi
You don't sleep, you don't eat. *winces as the brush tugs at your hair* What do you do?
Murhder
-speaks as best he can with his head back as far as it will go- I...drink...fuck...kill...you know...shit like that
Murhder
-speaks as best he can with his head back as far as it will go- I...drink...fuck...kill...you know...shit like that
Jodi
Sounds like a blast. *finishes working through the knots and runs my fingers through your hair, smoothing it down*
Vishous
-materializing in front of the local bar, I brain fucked the poor humans that attempted to stop me from bursting in.. taking the last few steps, scent overwhelm me... sex, tobacco, cigs, sweat, you name it and it was there.. my eyes scanned the area and that was when I spotted the two, Jodi and some male, I lower my gaze, growling low.. the fucker was built like any trained male but that meant absolute shit to me.. making my way faster, a blur to human eyes and not only was I pissed that it was a male... it was someone from my past... standing before both Jodi and Murhder- What the FUCK is going on here? -snarled words-
Murhder
-his eyes close with the absolutely awesome way her fingers feel in his hair. In less than a second however he was on his feet standing between Jodi and Vishous protectively before even realizing the male was his former brother- the FUCK?
Jodi
*my smile at seeing Vishous falls as Murhder jumps to his feet to stand between my male and I* Nallum? This is my friend, hairb..er -Murhder. Murhder, this is my hellren, Vishous. *frowns, resting my hand on Murhder's shoulder, trying to shove him aside*
Vishous
-the scent of the bar slowly dims as the dark spices of my bonding scent flares as I step closer to the male my diamond eyes narrowing into slits- Oh we know each other, don't we -my fangs flash as I snarl the word- brother?
Murhder
-Well wasn't that a fucking buzz killer, snapping his mouth shut from when his jaw had hit the floor at the sight of Vishous, he could only nod as he brows knitted and furrowed in confusion. Looking back to Jodi he frowned- VISHOUS is your mate? VISHOUS?
Jodi
Yes, why? *frowns, confused as I look between the two of you* You know each other? Is someone going to fill me in?
Vishous
-my eyes found Jodi, years of experience where the only thing that kept me from fucking kicking ass right here and now- Yes -nodding towards Murhder- fucker over here WAS -making emphasis on the word- a brother, first time I've seen him in decades -my eyes shift back to Murhder- apparently being away from the Brotherhood has tampered with his brain, true -humorless chuckle- have you forgotten what it is to be mated? We.are.mated
Jodi
Hairball? I think you can stand down. He's not going to hurt me. *looks over his shoulder at Vishous* What do you mean was?
Murhder
-a sneer spreads over his lips as Vishous kicks his way around his reasons for leaving in the first place , a memory of those dark days never far from the front of his mind. With a low growl, he takes a step away from Jodi before looking to her- I left. Your "nallum" knows why...and he also should know I was never mated -glares at Vishous-
Jodi
I'm suddenly overdosing on testosterone here, guys. *frowns, nervously fidgeting with the hem of my dress* Aren't you on the same team, then?
Vishous
-glaring right fucking back at Murhder- So that means that you also forgot what it is to respect someone else's mate? -bitter laugh- I doubt we're even in the same line of work, right wrong, right brother? -sarcasm drips from the very words-
Murhder
-his former brother's words cut him quick like a dagger...a dagger he had for so long yearned to hold again. With fangs flashing, he snarled once more- it's a small fucking world "brother"... too fucking small -he would neither confirm nor deny that he had slayed his own share of lessers even without the brotherhood's stamp of approval-
Vishous
Yes, small -moving around Murhder to stand closer to Jodi- or you wouldn't be here in this bar talking to MY female, true
Jodi
*eyes flaring wide watching the males, fangs bared and poised to fight* Whoa there, guys. Is this really necessary? I still have to work here, you know.
Murhder
-eyes him as he moves around to claim his female- last I knew Vishous, you had no female..legend had it that you liked your females bound and gagged...how the world has changed.
Jodi
*narrows eyes at Murhder's words* I assure you that what I do with my male is none of your damned business, hairball. Be nice.
Vishous
-taking Jodi in my arms so she's off the bar and in my arms, my eyes blazing with much more than just hatred from the bonded male.. jaw squaring at the call out- So now you comment on my private life? In front of my female? -rolling my eyes as I tighten my grip on Jodi-
Murhder
-still snarly- as If I would know she was your female, but of course I shouldn't have expected less.. she is one of the most beautiful females in Caldwell...-boldly winks at Jodi-
Jodi
*shakes my head, scrubbing a hand over my face* Oh, hairball... That wasn't a good move.
Vishous
-growls, my arm flying over Jodi to fist Murhder's shirt, fangs elongate to their fullest- Do that again -each word added inflection to my strained voice- and you'll have a nice meet-and-greet with my fucking dagger, feel me?
Murhder
-His gaze never deviates from V's as he sneers- oh I feel you alright..just think twice before leaving her alone in a bar looking like she does...FEEL ME ? -his inflection mimicked that of his former brothers-
Vishous
-growls again, this time making a big fucking deal about it... moving Jodi out of my way to step closer to Murhder- You better fucking watch it -Jodi safely behind me- my temper has not gotten any better since the last time we saw each other -eyes zeroed in on his, my hand already fisting the hilt of my dagger- and I'm feeling particularly trigger, or I should say dagger, happy tonight, feel me?
Murhder
-almost nose to nose with him, smirks- picking up what you're throwing down Vishous. -could give two fucks-
Jodi
O...kay... *steps in between you, trying to shove you apart with little success* Not that this isn't a blast but, I have to get back to work. Now, retract the fangs and let me get back behind the bar? Please?
Vishous
-biting back the smartass comment when I feel Jodi come between us.. gritting my teeth I let go of the hilt and look at Murhder, the threat clear in my blazing diamond gaze.. without another word I take Jodi’s hand and head for the exit-
Jodi
*starts to argue and thinks better of it, casting a look over my shoulder at Murhder as I'm led out into the Caldwell night*
Murhder
-growls softly as they pass but enjoys the view of Jodi on their way out. Snags the bottle from the bar and looks around in vain for a straw long enough-
Vishous
-my rage was almost palpable as we made our way, our little discussion not passing unnoticed by some but the way my warrior frame towered over everyone kept them all at a good distance, eyes averted from even my female as we step out into the cold dark night- Leelan, keys.. we're going home now -looking over my shoulder at you-
Jodi
*hands over the keys and climbs into the passenger seat of my old truck, tempted to ask you about Murhder but deciding it could wait. Anger and the scent of your bond rolled off of you in thick waves... I had a feeling there wasn't going to be too much talking when we got home*
Vishous
-getting in the truck I put the key in the ignition then I turn to look at Jodi and growl- Fuck I can't wait until we get home -my fangs elongated to their fullest, my voice strained- sorry leelan -hissing before exposing your neck to me, being as gentle as I can be when I strike and my fangs sink into the soft skin of your neck, this wasn't about drinking.. this was about marking so I pulled back after a few pulls and licked the wounds on your neck.. one word drumming in my head.. MINE-
Jodi
*stiffens at the silvery pain of your fangs, then relaxes against you while you drink in thirsty pulls, grinning as you drag your tongue over the twin punctures, leaning in to lick at your lips* Let's go home, nallum. #loverenthralled
