Christmas “Celebration”

[Ashton]

She was an odd one. Didn't beleive in people helping others. But that's alright. Lots of people were cynical like that.

Ashton nodded at her request. And he finished his drink, if it were Nox he'd have asked him to keep it warm for him, but it was easy enough to just finish what was left. He got up on the make shift stage and flipped to the right song and started singing. He kept the song light of the siren's song, but it was still warm and friendly and calming. It was easy enough to do. It was manipulation, and he knew that, but he also couldn't help it. He either controlled it or it lured people to him like moths to a flame and he didn't like that sorta attention.

[Hayden]

She didn't beleive them. It was hard to understand and Nox didn't really do anything for any other reason than it was the right thing. Or it was the Atharim way. It was a bit hypocritical but it was the way he worked. Nox was far from a saint. And he didn't want credit for his helping others. He just wanted to fix what he broke. And save people while doing it, even if it messed him up.

But she was starting to come clean. At least with information. "Magic eh? There is a lot of that going around. I know a few people that might be able to help with that."

[Tatyana]

Tatyana didn’t look up or react to the news that Hayden knew people who could help her figure out her magic. She just looked over at Ashton singing, considering. She joined as he sang ”Rocketman, burning out his fuse out here alone. And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time.” It was out of tune and the words were slurred. She certainly wasn’t on the level of Ashton, but she was beginning to calm again.

She lifted her head off the bar again and looked at her bottle. ”Can’t use it when I’m sober.” She reached out her hand, but used her magic to pull it towards her. The bottle had a couple of swallows left, so she finished it off and put the bottle back on the bar with a final clink. She looked at the empty bottle, a look of disappointment on her face. She still had her pills, but she didn’t think it’d be a good idea on top of all the alcohol even though she wanted to.

Tatyana remained silent, thinking. There was an offer in Hayden’s words. He knew people who could help her figure it out. Maybe they could help her access it at any time. It still didn’t make sense that they were helping her, but she couldn’t deny that they had. But asking about his offer or taking it would mean she’d have to trust someone else. Possibly more than one person. She didn’t know if she could do it.

”Do you now?” she said, her voice interested, even if she tried to disguise it by turning back to face Ashton again. Learning how to use it could help her fights so much. She didn’t know if Zeke would approve.

[Hayden]

Hayden chuckled at the display of power. It could have been worse things.

He picked up the empty bottle and tossed in with the recycling. "I do. Nox and his friends have been known to help those with similiar problems. He calls them blocks. He's helped several people through the problem. And while he can't teach you himself, the girls at the club can be of assistance. They have quite the collection going now. And just so you are 100% aware, they aren't asking for anything in return. It costs nothing to learn. And it's safer if you do you anyway. And being under Nox's wing, also gets you some particularly useful perks -- such as not being hunted by the Atharim."

[Tatyana]

Tatyana looked at him curiously. She couldn’t think of anything he wanted from her. She didn’t understand these people at all. The bitch at the church had mentioned the girls at Kallisti when she was sick. Apparently Hayden, Ashton, and this Nox hero-guy were affiliated with them. Tatyana was hesitant to get involved. If they were all nice and then she made friends it would only hurt worse when they threw her aside.

”I’ll think about it,” she said, and despite her reservations, she was sincere. She would think about it.

She turned her attention back to Ashton and listened. She even clapped her hands in applause a bit when he finished. She was bothered though. Hayden had mentioned being hunted by the Atharim. He’d said it like she should understand. She didn’t really pay that much attention to things outside her immediate circle. There wasn’t really a reason too. ”What are the Atharim.”