Nothing could have surprised her more than seeing Starfire, from what she knew of the man he rarely made appearences at inns or anywhere else for that matter, Losas troubled words added onto the uneasy feelings making their way through her. Sighing she waved for Starfire to join them and turned to her husband taking the babe from his arms. She held to her son protectively.

I dont know what your talking about Losa but even I am not so stupid as to not see that whatever it is, its not good. Starfire if proof enough of that. Find out why hes here and we will decide where to go from there....

A small shiver ran down her back, her thoughts racing.

I already know what it is that he is here for. Condrik has returned to the field and is after my blood. It is nothing new this rivalry has been since we were kids. I mean seriously this is not a good thing. We need to let Alec and the others know and the harder part is he can make himself more out to be like me than anything. I need to take care of things in a way that the ones who will need to know who I am. Everyone is going to hav eto be careful he is stronger than me in a lot of ways.

*he sits there and looks at her* *knowing her mind is probably already going on ideas*

At first the elf was intent on goading the white haired woman child into a small friendly fight, but the look that had crossed her friends face was reason enough for her to cut short the simple plan, then she thought to go to Tierney to inquire just what it was making her look like she had seen a ghost, but when she spotted Losas loyal friend from the corner of her eye she immeadiately set her stare on her own friend. There was a look of confusion and anger mixed as one on Kiaras face, whatever that husband of hers was telling the red haired assassin, it wasnt going over too well.
She waited for what she knew was about to come and sure enough Kiaras index finger went into the air circling once, Raynalia nodded her head in understanding. Turning she went back up the steps to her room above, it was time to use her own limited magics to call for the Elite.

"Yuber...what's wrong with you? You've been sitting here staring at this woman for some time now. Why are we still here?"

"Oh be silent Mylara."

"Why? It's not like they can hear us...since when did you become so fond of mortals? If you want her attention, I'll be more than happy to get it."



The demoness emerged from Yubers body, and made a small rift into the realm of that which Tierney was in. She then reached out her huge clawed hands for her white hair. Yuber acted quickly, and grabbed
the demoness by her arm and pulled her back into the shadows.

"No Mylara ! I will handle this myself. I sense something strange about this one. Something...almost familiar...

Mylara rolled her eyes in disbelief and submerged back into Yuber's body. Yuber then slid silently out of the shadows, and sat beside Tierney. He was dressed in all black, his hair was colorless. His pupils were as black as the shadows he had came from. His kept his hat tilted downward, keeping his face hidden. His voice was menacing, but at the same time calm.

"Hello, M'lady."

Condrik has returned to the field and is after my blood

Quitely she sat, the words rolling over and over in her mind, of course there were questions as to just who in the hell this Condrik was, Losa had never spoken of him before and it riled her to know that there was a threat to her family she was unaware of until now.
Cuddling Aidan, bringing him even closer to her, her eyes narrowed, her hand went to the air and the signal was given, there was no need to look to see that the silent order had been followed, the sound of the elven womans tiny feet hitting the steps told her all she needed to know.
Raynalia would tend to the summoning of the elite while she saw to plying her husband with questions.

Condrik? Losa who the hell is Condrik and why in the hell didnt you speak of him before? I want to know everything and I want to know right now. Its bad enough we have enemies that we know of to see to but to have an enemy that is unknown, dammit Losa thats just plain foolish!
Can you tell me why in the hell you never said anything of him? How can we plan and prepare against a threat that we know nothing about?

She sighed in frustration bringing her free hand to her forehead wondering what mess they had gotten into now...

Hell Kiara don't you think that I would have told you about him if I thought he was still a threat or even for that matter still alive. It is hard to explain, Condrik is my cousin but we chose different roads. We were all under the same mage there were 3 but this only involves 2 of us. Condrik and I were always at odds until the point of where he was sent elsewhere. The Mage was a strong believer in the Faith and Condrik was not. He chose to leave because of what he believed. He took off and went on the battlefield. Had not hear anything from him or about him since he had been on the battlefield with TMI. I honsetly thought he was gone. I can tell you everything about him and most of what he would know. I am sorry Kiara maybe it would be better if I went and took care of things and had you and Aidan here where neither of you can be touched. I would never put the two of you in harms way, you two are all that matters to me.

*his hand holds hers and he looks at her* *his eyes full of confusion*

Where we cant be touched?!

If she hadnt been holding to her son so tightly she knew she would have dropped him, she stared at her husband like he had suddenly grown an extra head

You might think you can keep us untouched Losa but believe me when I tell you Losa Shadow that should your kin wish to harm us, if this thing you have with him runs as deep as it sounds, then nothing you keep from me is going to keep us safe! You realize what is going to happen here? Once again our lives are going to thrown into turmoil because of secrets! Regardless of whether you thought him alive or dead, the fact that he wants your blood should have been enough to prod you to tell me about him! Do you understand I know nothing of this man! I havent a damn thing to go on except that hes your blood. Dammit there is alot to do now, so much time has been lost Losa.

Completely frustrated she wanted to reach over and strangle the father of her child until he was blue in the face.

*he shook his head and cursed slightly*

Kiara I know he could do you harm if he does not get what he wants. He wants me I will meet him on an even ground. He will not touch you or our son. It is me he wants the only way he will touch you is if he can not get to me. This is the way to do it, I know what to expect, i know what I can and can't do against him. I will not let him get the upperhand in this and I will not let anything happen to you or our child. You two are all I care about, he wants me he can freaking have me. Just I am not the same as he would remember and I am not as weak. I can do this Kiara without you or Aidan being in danger. If you want we can set it up so you can see every detail of what he knows that I know he knows. I am not sure what else he would know

Getting to her feet with Aidan in her arms she glared down at her husband

LIKE HELL YOUR GOING TO DO THIS ALONE LOSA SHADOW!

She knew she was bellowing like a brute but she really didnt care, he had lit a fire under her that was going to take more than a few flowery words and promises to put out.

Arrangements can be made for Aidan and his safety, I highly doubt that Condrik or whatever the hell is name is knows that hes been born, hell he might not even know that your married now, and that my dear could work as an advantage for us, even if he is aware of your family you know what? He probably doesnt know enough about us, or me to gain any upper hand. You want him Losa then we go after him, we dont wait for him to come to us....

*he looked as if he was a child beingreprimanded by his mother*

Kiara listen to me I did not mean totally alone. I meant that it is not a good idea to have you guys involved, he will go after anything that he thinks or knows that I care about. Come on Kiara you know I can not even glance at you without it showing in my eyes. My love you are the first one he would go after to make me go off on another track. You know how crazy some people can be, we definitely need to get Balder. I will take anyone else with me but I can't take it if something was to happen to you because of me Kiara you know that. I would rather die then anyhting harm you because of me. I can't take you being in danger Kiara. I know that you are very capable and are great at what you do. PLease Kiara I will take anyone with me that you want.

Once she had been alone lost in thought of times long past, and now she found herself nearly bombarded, surrounded by two men, neither of which she knew yet the one, in someway was... familiar?
It was this one that left her feeling uneasy and exposed. Something as simple as the sound of his voice, deep, brooding, made her feel as though she were standing naked in a room full of eyes trained on her and her alone , a knot formed in the pit of her stomach leaving her to wonder what, she had done to place such attention on herself?
Swallowing she wet her parched throat, she couldnt ignore either man but she surely didnt know who to begin with first.
A slight smile of greeting crept to her lips, she figured it may be best to start with the man her mother had been speaking with earlier.


All is well m'lord, forgive me if I lead you to believe otherwise, please let me get you some more of my mothers tea, I am sure that the two of you still have much to discuss

Quickly she prepared a cup of the tea specially mixed by her mother and presented it with another smile

Nothing seems to smooth over troubles better than this m'lord.

Excusing herself from the first man she then turned her attentions to the other.Swallowing the lump in her throat she hoped she would be able to keep the tremble from her voice when she spoke

Good Evening m'lord, perhaps you too would be interested in a cup of the Archmage Orianas special tea?

He grinned menacingly as the women offered him the strange drink. He raised his hat slowly to reveal his pale face, his black pupils looked blankly at the young woman.

*Yuber...why are you mingling with this mortal...why not just eat or something and lets get on with our business*

*Silence Mylara, just be quiet*

He looked calmly at the young lady, being careful not to alarm her. He was sure she wouldnt find a man possessed by a demoness to appealing. He had to play this one carefully if he was to figure out why he felt how felt when he first saw this woman.

He was wearing black leather gloves on each hand, and he gently took Tierney's hand into his own and placed a light kiss upon it.

"Thank you for your kind offer M'lady, but I'm afraid I must refuse. I only drink, well, "certain" types of drinks..."

He gazed at her beautiful neck and could the blood flowing through her veins. He licked his hidden fangs slowly, and the burning rage inside of him began to boil. He felt his arm reaching for his small blades he kept in his sleaves, almost moving with a mind of it's own. He slowly grabbed his arm and put it to his side, and the hunger inside him began to die down.

"Perhaps you could help me with something else...have we...met before?

Reagarding the stranger in silent observation, the flow of the arcane traveling through her blood warned that this was no ordinary man, it didnt take one of great brillance to see that but knowing that every internal alarm was going off within did little to put her at ease. Instead she felt herself stiffen, without so much as moving a muscle any and every ward of protection she could think of sprang around her invisible to the average eye, whoever he was, he was not one to take lightly nor was he one to trifle with in any offensive manner. It became more than obvious that this man was no man at all, at least not a man by which one think a man to be, his eyes were endless pools of pitch, his skin a bit too pale, and the darkness that exhumed from him, creeping its way about told her he was either demon or vampire. A sudden chill caused her arms to wrap around herself while she surpressed a shudder, still there was something almost familiar about this one. She was damn sure though, that they had never met.
Shaking off the feelings that threatened to consume her she leaned across the bar, not sure what motivated her to make such a move and leaned closer still to the stranger. The words that fell from her lips seemed not to be her own though the voice was indeed hers as she whispered to him

Nay m'lord we have never met, I would remember one such as yourself.I am Tierney Shadowbain now if you would be so kind as to tell me just who the hell you are m'lord perhaps that would be of some help to me in finding your place in my memory?

Taelthar blinked at the young woman's apparent dismissal. Rubbing his head he took the tea in his hand, perhaps it would be of help. It was a nice tea. He slowly sipped from the cup, watching the occupants of the inn go about their business. The events of the past weeks were confusing to say the least, loss of memory, the gashes in his chest - made by his own hands and then bursting into flames within the kitchen and charring his flesh to the core. Now, to make matters worse, he had committed himself to studying with Oriana, in an attempt to still the inferno of power within himself.

Why it was that the power had began to manifest itself now was still a mystery to him, he vaguely recalled something about early teens being the usual time, sometimes a little earlier, sometimes later, but he had never heard of a case such as his own, he was 28 years old, and a fully grown man.

Taelthar knocked back the remnants of the tea, dregs and all. It certainly did have some sort of effect, his head felt light, almost as if he had been drugged, yet his senses were clear and precise.

Perhaps you could help me with something else...have we...met before?

Nay m'lord we have never met, I would remember one such as yourself.

Taelthar listened in on their conversation, careful not to be noticed. Raynalia's dismissive attitude had made him curious of just what it was that she wished to speak wish the dark cloaked man about.

Rubbing his head, Taelthar felt the beginnings of another headache, mild within his head. As he moved to replace the teacup on the table he froze, the tea! That was it, it had to be! He tried to remember his first visit to the inn, he had been offered a cup just after he arrived. Days later, the effects of the tea began to manifest themselves. Then again, after Guidon brought him back from wherever it was he had managed to find himself, and now it was happening again. It seemed to be taking a stranglehold on him, acting upon his body faster and faster, catalysing the effects of his power. Raynalia's words stuck to the back of his mind

the Archmage Orianas special tea

Turning he gently but forcefully shouldered the dark man out of his way, confronting Raynalia,

Just what is it that you put in this tea?


ooc: sry re last post. replace all references to Raynalia with Tierney (was typing offline). --- I moved this up into this post and deleted your ooc post.- V. Jasmine

Tierney Shadowbain.

His blood began to boil, as this oh so familiar name was spoken from the woman's mouth. Now, he knew why he had felt so strangely when he first saw her...why he had been feeling some sort of connection with her.

He had heard that name spoken many times when he was a young boy. His father had spoken very highly of her.

But now looking at her, he grew somewhat confusd...this girl looked to be the same age as him, but if she was friend of his fathers...she should be twice as old !

He wasn't sure if he should outright tell her who he was, and how he knew her. In fact, he decided it would be best not to, for now.

"Ah yes, my name, pardon my rudeness m'lady...my name is Yuber. Yuber Fati...just call me Yuber"

The name Fatima had not been spoken from his mouth for some time now, and he now felt like a fool for bumbling his name about like that. But why did he care? She was just another mortal...or was she? He had hoped she'd overlook his small introduction mistake long enough to continue the conversation with him.