The X-men run missions and work together with the NYPD, striving to maintain a peaceful balance between humans and mutants. When it comes to a fight, they won't back down from protecting those who need their help.
Haven presents itself as a humanitarian organization for activists, leaders, and high society, yet mutants are the secret leaders working to protect and serve their kind. Behind the scenes they bring their goals into reality.
From the time when mutants became known to the world, SUPER was founded as a black-ops division of the CIA in an attempt to classify, observe, and learn more about this new and rising threat.
The Syndicate works to help bring mutantkind to the forefront of the world. They work from the shadows, a beacon of hope for mutants, but a bane to mankind. With their guiding hand, humanity will finally find extinction.
Since the existence of mutants was first revealed in the nineties, the world has become a changed place. Whether they're genetic misfits or the next stage in humanity's evolution, there's no denying their growing numbers, especially in hubs like New York City. The NYPD has a division devoted to mutant related crimes. Super-powered vigilantes help to maintain the peace. Those who style themselves as Homo Superior work to tear society apart for rebuilding in their own image.
MRO is an intermediate to advanced writing level original character, original plot X-Men RPG. We've been open and active since October of 2005. You can play as a mutant, human, or Adapted— one of the rare humans who nullify mutant powers by their very existence. Goodies, baddies, and neutrals are all welcome.
Short Term Plots:Are They Coming for You?
There have been whispers on the streets lately of a boogeyman... mutant and humans, young and old, all have been targets of trafficking.
The Fountain of Youth
A chemical serum has been released that's shaving a few years off of the population. In some cases, found to be temporary, and in others...?
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Magic and Mystics
After the events of the 2020 Harvest Moon and the following Winter Solstice, magic has started manifesting in the MROvere! With the efforts of the Welldrinker Cult, people are being converted into Mystics, a species of people genetically disposed to be great conduits for magical energy.
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An ancient sorceress is on a quest to bring her long-lost warrior-king to the modern era in a bid for global domination. Can the heroes of the modern world stop her before all is lost?
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There have been whispers on the streets lately of a boogeyman... mutant and humans, young and old, all have been targets of trafficking.
Adapteds
What if the human race began to adapt to the mutant threat? What if the human race changed ever so subtly... without the x-gene.
Atlanteans
The lost city of Atlantis has been found! Refugees from this undersea mutant dystopia have started to filter in to New York as citizens and businessfolk. You may make one as a player character of run into one on the street.
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Posted by rainewater on Nov 13, 2008 13:38:41 GMT -6
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Raina drove along as Luke pointed out various landmarks as well as his company. She listened interested in the goings ons... one wouldn't pin Raina as a businessy type person but she had enough friends in the game that she had a good head on her shoulders about it.
"it's too bad the whole world had to find out about you being a mutant... but I guess why hide? You're lucky you avoided the camps. But they made me realize just how many of us were mutants!" she added while turning a corner and taking note of what shops were along the street- wondering exactly where someone her age would go for a fancy dress since she'd never bought one before.
When he mentioned his night time activites she raised an eyebrow. "I meant to ask you about that but as much as I respect the headmistress of the mansion I was put off by being put on the spot during that meeting." she admitted. "This whole turn into a fish thing is a little new and I didn't feel comfortable talking to everyone about it"
She wondered if Luke realized just how special he was from the start that he'd seen her in that form when only a handful of mutants/people had. Raina wanted to be part of the x-men team but some of their ideals conflicted her. "So what exactly you do every night then Mr. Luke Jacobs?" she questioned jokingly but half serious.
"Hey, bloomingdales, that mermaid in the Tom Hanks movie went there... maybe I'll be lucky too." she said lighting up when she recognized the shop.
She easily slid into a parkingspot on the street and eagerly hopped out. "I may need some undergarments." she joked. "Since I'm not wearing any." she said seriously but still somewhat light hearted not thinking it was a big deal. She did turn into a freaking fish here... people couldn't expect her to wear *all* clothes *all the time*.
She walked up to the store window. "I've never been in a place like this before." looking in she saw a dress that caught her eye. "Ohhh..." she murmered looking up at the gourgeous piece of material like a small girl who'd just been told she could be a princess for an evening.
"Let's go try THAT one on!" she said forgetting that Luke couldn't see and not even knowing if he could see through the thick glass. Without thinking she reached behing her and took his hand "come on!" she grinned
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Nov 13, 2008 14:07:33 GMT -6
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Luke had thought that she wasn't wearing anything under that leotard... or at least that's what he thought he had 'seen' when she shed the clothing back at the beach but her outright admission was more than a little surprising and even a touch exciting.
"Relax... first date... relax." Luke thought as he breathed out, doing his best to slow his racing heart.
"I'll save my night time activities for a later conversation." Luke said, with a smile on his face as he continued to entrain the mental image he had from Raina diving into the water earlier that day, "Right nowe we're going to focus on you."
Wandering over to stand by Raina he enjoyed listening to her as she window shopped and then spotted what she apparently felt would be the perfect dress.
"Come on!" Raina said as she suddenly grabbed his hand and began to move towards the doorway. From the tone of her voice she knew what she wanted and maybe she'd even ignore whatever the price was.
"I wonder what kind of under garments she likes wearing?" The thought sprang unbidden to Luke's mind as he chuckled and even stumbled a little bit while trying to keep up with the obviously excited young woman.
"If you like it this much we'll just have to get it." The blind man said without the slightest hesitation. Normally he didn't flaunt his money and even now he didn't want to flaunt it but in his mind there was nothing to expensive this one time. If she had fallen that completely in love with a dress from just one glimpse then he wanted to get it for her.
"Can we get someone to help us please?" He called to the nearest salesperson as they walked inside, "My friend needs to get a full outfit for an evening on the town."
Posted by rainewater on Nov 13, 2008 20:41:37 GMT -6
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A tall bird like woman in her mid 50's spyed the couple and appeared with hardly a sound. She looked them up and down and focused in on Raina. "Can I help you?" she asked in a slightly irriated tone that flew unnoticed over Raina's head.
"Yes." said Raina excitedly. "That dress in the window" she paused "Luke don't peek" like that would make sense to the woman watching the obviously blind man "I'd like to try it on please... oh... and these." she said picking up a pair of Calvin Klein panties.
The woman crooked her head and snarked. "You can't try on undergarments. You'll have to purchase them." she was mentally wondering if Raina was a shop lifter, again... this was flying over Raina's head.
"Oh.." she turned to Luke. "I think that's alright isn't it?" she turned back to the woman "That'll be fine thanks." she said turning the panties over in her hands.
The woman had blondish gray hair pulled back tight in a bun, her face was powedery and she was dressed stylishly. Currently an annoyed look occupied her gave that Raina was oblivious to in her excitement. "You sure you want that dress?" she asked pointing to the dress in a window. Raina turned and saw a rack of the same dress against the wall adjacent to the window.
"Oh yes. Please. In a petite size I think. I'm tall but a dress like that can be small." Raina's eyes were fixated on the folds of fabric- still holding Luke's hand but with the panties bunched up in them.
"I don't think that dress is really your ... style." said the woman with raised eyebrows and an assured stern face.
That one Raina didn't miss, she bobbed her head back for a second. "I think it's exactly my style" she said offended.
"What I mean to say is, you likely can't afford it."
Wow. That one hurt. Raina realized the woman thought she was poor or dirt. She wasn't exactly rich... but it wasn't like she'd be stealing the thing or ruining it.
"All the same." said Raina feeling the rush of red to her face and a flurry of emotions. "Id like... to try... it on." she closed her mouth taught and begged her eyes not to spill over. All she needed was to become a mermaid in the store... that would go over well.
The woman's eyes darted between Luke and Raina "Don't make me call security."
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Nov 14, 2008 7:06:30 GMT -6
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For a while through the conversation with the saleswoman Luke had remained quiet. The saleswoman was a little rude but as long as she remained professional they could deal with her. It was when he began to hear the slightest hint of a quaver in Raina's voice that he knew a line had been crossed. Slipping his hand into his back pocket Luke pulled out his wallet and then slipped out the card he knew was his Platinum American Express card.
"Don't make me call security." The woman said, her tone becoming even a little more nasty than it had been before.
"If you need to, feel free to run a credit check on this card. You'll find it's more than sufficient for us to buy that dress and most anything else we may want." Luke said as he held out the card in his right hand and squeezed Raina's hand reassuringly with his left. His tone was cold and even a touch angry as he faced the sales person, "When you're done I'd like any salesperson but you to help us. Any commission you may have received went out the window the moment you insulted my friend and you're lucky we're not just taking our business to a completely different store."
Stepping forward and turning slightly so that he was facing Raina with his back toward the saleswoman that had just taken his card Luke smiled reassuringly at his mermaid friend.
"It's amazing how rude people can be when you come in wearing normal street clothes." He said conversationally, "I would really think that Bloomingdales would be more careful about how they train their staff."
Luke's hand never left Raina's and if anything squeezed just a touch tighter. Not so tight that it would hurt her but just enough to make sure she knew he was here and wasn't going anywhere.
"I.... I.... I'm so sorry sir." The saleswoman was stammering and trying to apologize as she walked back with the card held out to him.
"I thought I was quite clear." Luke spoke again, his voice turning at least a touch icy as he reached out and snatched his card back from the woman without even turning his head toward her, "Another sales person... we're in something of a hurry."
Pointedly ignoring the saleswoman once again Luke focused all his attention on Raina, lifting his right hand to gently caress her cheek. "You OK?"
Posted by rainewater on Nov 14, 2008 9:56:26 GMT -6
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Raina was frozen when Luke addressed the saleswoman. She watched with mixed emotions annoyed with herself for not being as assertive as Luke. Raina always wanted to be assertive like that but she was so easily affected by things having such a soft heart thinking that other people only had the best intentions.
Moments like these caught her off guard and she focused on Lukes hand as he squeezed hers. She was impressed with how he handled everything, and if she hadn't fallen so in love with the dress she'd have probably wanted to leave the store out of humiliation. But Luke had just given her some confidence and she tried to hang onto it as she let go of his hand. "I'm going to go try it on." she said with the qwiver still in her voice but an obvious intent to control it.
"Ok." she told herself as she shakily took the dress off the rack and headed toward the dressingroom embaressed at her own ignornace. "Oh." she said stopping a moment to take the price tag off the panties and pass it to Luke. "Be right back." she smiled regaining some of her energy.
The dressing room was small but had mirrors all around her. She found it a bit akward to get out of the skin tight clothing but soon she'd slipped the panties on and was trying to gracefully step into the dress. It was strapless and almost a mermaid cut wich made her smile. It had a low back, was form fitting, and was black. She thought since Luke couldn't reallly see colour she'd keep it simple. Keep his looking for some curves instead.
She took a look in the mirror and nearly gasped. She looked like a different person, in a good way. She suddenly felt a lot better about herself and reached for her purse to pull out a pony tail so she could sweep her hair up in it and see what it looked like. Wow. She didn't feel too bad anymore about letting Luke buy this for her. This was a real birthday gift.
"Ok, I'm coming out now." she said stepping out of the room. She wasn't sure if the people realized Luke was blind or not but she couldn't resist twirling and asking "What do you think?"
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Nov 14, 2008 10:15:54 GMT -6
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"I'm going to go try it on." Raina said quietly, a slight quiver in her voice though it slowly dissapeared as she went through the motions of taking the dress of of the rack and turning towrads the drewssing rooms. "Be right back."
Luke nodded and turned to face the new saleswoman that was approaching, already appologizing for the behavior of her coworker.
"I am so sorry about that sir. Virginia can get be to judgemental at times. My name is Julie. Can I help you with anything?"
Holding out the price tag for the panties Luke allowed the woman to take it as he offered a tight smile as though still annoyed by the earlier situation. "Put these on our bill... and I'd like to see a selection of pearl necklaces before my lady friend comes out of the changing room."
"Of course sir!" The woman responded as she sprang into action with a speed that would have made even most mutants proud.
For the next few minutes Luke carefully handled several pearl neclaces, feeling the smoothness of them even as he examined them with his sonar. Was buying the pearls for Raina a touch overboard? Probably, but after what she had gone through with the saleswoman he wanted to make the evening extra special for her. Finally settling on one the blind man pulled out his credit card and handed it over to Julie while sliding the pearl necklace box into his right rear pants pocket. "Put that on the bill as well. I'm going to check on my friend and her dress choice and we may be done for the evening. Thank you for your pleasant attitude Julie."
Moving towards the changing room at a decent pace. With his sunglasses on he looked slightly out of place but it was almost guarantee that after the earlier display noone would question him about them and noone would even consider the idea that he was blind.
"Ok, I'm coming out now." Raina called before stepping out and then twirling as though to show the dress off to its fullest potential. "What do you think?"
Luke smiled and stood, slowly moving his head up and down as though taking her in. It was almost as if Raina had picked the very dress he had dreamed of her wearing earlier. Strapless and cut in such a way that it helped to flatter her natural curves even more, Raina was most obviously the belle of the ball.
Moving forward impulsively Luke placed a gentle kiss on Raina's cheek. "You look beautiful." He murmured somewhat huskily as he took a step back, doing his best to remain a gentleman, "Do you want them to wrap it or just wear it out?"
Once Raina had made her decision Luke made his way to the register in order to sign the credit card slip for their purchases and then it was time to head back to the apartment. Luke had to admit he was at a loss on what to wear so that he would look good enough to escort his elegant date but he would do his best.
Posted by rainewater on Nov 14, 2008 10:47:58 GMT -6
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Raina grinned as Luke took everything in and she spun around again. "I really like it, It's very comfortable. It goes all the way down so I can wear my comfortable shoes and no one will know!" she laughed. She wasn't one for heels. At all. "I can wear it out, but when we go back to the apartment I'll do some makeup and put my hair up properly." she said
She followed him to the register and decided while standing next to him that she'd return the kiss on the cheek. It was quick, light, and probably a little cold but a big step for Raina. "Thanks very much Luke Jacobs" she added with a little grin.
While he handled things she put her old clothes in the bag they'd given her and was thankful she'd parked so close. "You'll be driving." she said matter-o-factly. "Don't think it's even possible in this." she was right.
As they finished up she lead the way to their vehicle tossing Luke the keys. She sat herself down comfortable and smiled. She felt like she was glowing.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Nov 14, 2008 11:15:30 GMT -6
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Getting a kiss from Raina was about the best prize Luke could have asked for... even getting one on the cheek was a big step and that was more than enough to put a very satisfied smile on his face.
"You'll be driving. Don't think it's even possible in this." Raina said before tossing the keys over to Luke. "It would be my pleasure milady." Luke answered, his smile broadening a little more as he held the car door open and then closed it once Raina was seated. Walking around the vehicle the blind man climbed into the drivers seat and pulled of his sunglasses so that if any police officers were to drive by they wouldn't be suspicious.
Remaining quiet for most of the drive back to the apartment Luke continued to rack his brain for just the right set of clothes that would impress his 'date'. He had the typical suites and even a tux for the more formal events but for a Jazz Club he wanted something dressy that he could still relax in.
"I hope you have makeup in your bag." He said with a smile when the pair were finally inside and approaching his front door, "I'm afraid that's one of those items most guys don't keep around."
After closing the front door and locking it Luke walked into the spare bedroom and laid down the bag that contained Raina's other clothing. "I'll be out in a few minutes." He called back to her as he made his way back through the living room and over to the master bedroom. Everything about his demeanor was calm and collected until he closed the bedroom door.
"What in the world am I going to wear?" Luke practically screamed in his mind as soon as he was alone, "I've heard of women having this problem but... but what can I wear in front of a woman that beautiful?"
For several minutes he just stood, continuing to think as he remembered the different styles and colors of clothes that hung in his closet. Everything was on hangars that were labeled in braille with more braille labels sewn inside the garments so he could identify them but he still couldn't be sure. After taking several deep breaths Luke's lips pressed together in determination and he stepped forward to begin pulling out the clothing he had selected.
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He felt like a nervous teenager about to go on his first date as he walked back out into the living room. Black dress shoes lead up to black slacks with a black button-up sateen shirt with the top three buttons left undone. Pulled over it was a white sport coat with a black silk handkerchief neatly folded and placed in the breast pocket. The pearl necklace box was tucked safely in the coat's inner pocket so that he could reveal it to Raina in a few moments.
"Are you about ready?" He asked, silently swearing at the slightly shaking that came through on his voice.
Posted by rainewater on Nov 14, 2008 11:45:52 GMT -6
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Raina smiled as they walked in the apartment door and Luke took off to get ready. She stood a moment, letting everything sink in. How could she be feeling so happy after everything the two of them had been through? "Please dont be an infatuation." she asked herself. "Please be real"
She went to the guest room and bathroom and adjusted the dress, then she pulled a brush from her bag and pulled it through her hair. She swept it up into bobby pins that she held in her teeth until she needed them. Once she was finished with her hair she started applying her makeup. She knew Luke couldn't see makeup but she felt more comfortable with herself if she wore it while being so dressed up.
Stepping back from the mirror and confident that she looked her best she tidied the room a bit and headed into the living room. Luke was still getting ready and she looked outside the window. It looked a little cloudy. "Oh no Mother Nature, you're not getting the best of me this time." she exlcaimed turning on the TV and checking the weather station.
"Luke!" she called not realizing he was heading in her direction. "It looks like it might rain tonight, would it be alright if afterwards I stayed..." she had stood up and turned around while speaking and stop dead in her tracks when she took Luke in.
"Here...?" she finished looking a little slackjawed. She shook her head to knock some sense into it. "Well Mr. Jacobs..." she said patrolling around him pretending to survey the look. "You clean up rather nicely." she teased taking in the outfit and how amazing he looked in it. "I'm feeling rather spolied." she admitted.
"but I like it." she took his arm and looked to see how they looked togeather. "we make a pretty attractive couple if I do say so myself." she announced.
It was about 9 o clock now and the music wouldn't start for another hour, but Raina wasn't against leaving now. She waited this time for Luke to set the tone.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Nov 14, 2008 12:10:09 GMT -6
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Outwardly Luke maintained a somewhat calm smile on his face as Raina looked him over but inside it was a completely different story. His stomach was in knots and his heart was racing in a way he couldn't remember it ever doing before.
"She likes the outfit?" He thought to himself, beginning to feel a little calmer and even more pleased, "Things are looking up."
"I'm feeling rather spolied. but I like it." Raina said as she walked over and took his arm, "We make a pretty attractive couple if I do say so myself."
"Boy we're moving pretty quick." Luke said in a teasing tone, inwardly happy as the quaking that had been in his voice a few moments earlier was gone, "First date and you're already calling us a couple."
It was nice to have Raina on his arm but there was one more surprise for her that he had to reveal. Gently placing a hand on her arm to keep her from moving Luke slipped his arm out from her and then took a step back and over so that he was directly behind her.
"But there's something missing... something's just note quite right." He mused quietly as his hand dipped into his coat and withdrew the jewelry box. After pulling out the necklace and slipping the box back into his coat Luke slowly lifted his hands up and over Raina's head before carefully setting the pearls down over her neck.
"Happy birthday Raina." Luke murmured softly in her ear as his hand carefully fastened the clasp that would hold the necklace in place. Moving his hands to her shoulder Luke slowly turned Raina and smiled down at her, "Now that makes you look just perfect."
Posted by rainewater on Nov 14, 2008 13:13:28 GMT -6
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Raina blushed when he called her out on saying couple. "I meant it in the purely mathmatical sense Luke Jacobs!" she laughed. She was happy they were both feeling confident about the way they looked when he spoke up again
"But there's something missing... something's just not quite right."
"Oh? But I'm wearing underwear this time!" she teased. "I brushed my teeth too.... well rinsed em with mouth wash." she laughed. When Luke stepped behind her the moment went from being plafull and silly to deep and intense. Relization came over her face at the transition as he reached around her. Her heart was pumping so loudly she wondered if he could hear it. She felt frozen almost feeling like he was touching her despite his hands not even touching her skin yet. There was energy there.
Something dainty and cool dropped against the warm skin of her neck as Luke said, "Happy birthday Raina" she felt him work his hands behind her neck and then pull back Now that makes you look just perfect"
She was frozen in time for just a beat when her hands travelled up from their place at her waist to discover what was around her neck "Luke..." she started in a whisper a little uncertain as her fingers traced the contours of the individual pearls.
"dontcrydontcrydontcry" she told herself over and over and over again in her head.
She turned to face him with her fingers still touching the pearls. "For me?" she asked a little stupified. Of course they were for her, they were on her neck! "I..." she was at a loss for words.
The dress had helped her feel confident but for the first time that she could ever really remember Raina was standing in front of a man and she felt truley beautiful inside and out. Her mind began to overflow with the information it had processed all day. Despite everything that had happened, despite the fact she had an astranged fiance, despite the fact she could turn into a slimy stinky fish, Luke Jacobs liked her and had just put a strong of pearls around her neck.
Her mind was racing with the millions of things she should say right now. Too expensive a gift, she didn't want him to think she liked him for his money, afraid about expectations... but she settled on the only two words that could make it out of her hanging open slightly mouth. "T-thank y-you"
She stood there motionless looking up at him. "uh... " she stammered. "we should get going." with her track record, percieved or not, her mind was telling her to get the heck out of the apartment where she was alone with the man and could easily find something else to do other than go to the jazz club. Her heart wanted to melt into a puddle. Her breath was coming out a little panted and her eyes were shining.
She returned to standing beside him. "breathe. Just breathe. breathe" she told herself feeling a little shakey. "I've never felt so pretty." she admitted out loud witout realizing it.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Nov 14, 2008 13:33:05 GMT -6
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For several moments Raina had remained silent... obviously she was shocked and not sure what to say but as the moment slowly grew longer Luke began to wonder if he had gone to far. Had he over stepped the boundaries of their relationship? He had said he wasn't out to push Raina into something she wasn't ready for and that was true but he hadn't thought that a simple string of pearls would be to much.
"T-thank y-you" She finally managed to get out after she had turned to face him.
"You're welcome Raina." Luke replied warmly as he fought off the desire to pull her into his arms. He had held her and comforted her on the bed a few hours before but that atmosphere now was completely different and a part of him was afraid of what would happen if he gave into temptation and touched her just now.
"Uh... we should get going." Raina said and Luke immediately guessed that she must feel it to. There was just no telling what would happen if they stayed here in the apartment... together... with no one else around.
Clearing his throat slightly Luke walked over to the phone in the kitchen and lifted it off of its cradle. "Let me call the concierge and have him get us a ride. It'll probably be better than my faking that I can see in order to drive." He said somewhat apologetically as he waited for the connection to be made.
After a few moments of speaking softly into the phone Luke hung the phone back in its place and then walked over, offering his arm to the enchanting women he would be spending the rest of his evening with. "Shall we?"
"I've never felt so pretty." Raina seemed to murmur without thinking as she took his arm.
"I don't think pretty quite fits the bill." Luke replied, trying to lighten the mood as they made their way out into the hall and toward the elevator, "Beautiful... gorgeous... or total knockout. Those fit much better."
As the two got onto the elevator and the doors closed he decided he should pass on the last bit of their surprise for tonight.
"Since we're all dressed up and everything the concierge called a limo service instead of the normal cab... I wouldn't want you getting anything on your dress and some of those cabs can be a little rough at times." Luke said, offering an explanation for why even as he wondered exactly what Raina's thoughts would be. Suddenly it seemed to hit him that she might take all of his purchases and limos to be showing off or flaunting his money and that wasn't something he wanted to do.
"I... I'm not trying to show off or anything." He suddenly spoke again as he turned to face Raina, a somewhat embarrassed expression on his face, "I just want to treat you well. I won't do this for every date but I wanted to do something special for your birthday. I hope you don't mind."
Posted by rainewater on Nov 16, 2008 17:04:59 GMT -6
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Raina was relieved that Luke took her by the arm and was ready to go... as she followed him down to the front of the building her eyes fell upon the limo. She'd never been in one before. "Oh wow!" she exclaimed excited and leading the way 'Please Mr. Luke Jacobs..." she said with a hint of micheviousness in her voice. "Feel free to show off." she laughed getting in.
The seats were leather and comfortable and the area roomy and bright. It had that new car kind of smell. She noticed there was champagne and decided that wasn't for tonight after how charged everything else had been. There was a tv, a satelite radio, and a mini fridge.
"wow, you can live in one of these." she remarked as she held out her hand for Luke to join her.
"This is where we're going." she said knocking on the glass and handing the driver a card with the adress on the builiding. Raina had been there before, many a time. Rupert had seen her play there, Flloyd, she even met that Coraline kid there... but this was her place and her music. She wanted to share it with Luke.
She made small conversation with Luke as the Limo left the parkinglot and headed out into the busy New York Streets. She commented on her favourite types of music a long with her favourite jazz musicians. "It's a jazz bar..." she started. "but they play everything there. So many known and unknown talented people come through. it's really fantastic."
The time went quickly and in a flash her first limo ride was over and the driver opened the door and held out a hand for her to step out. She did with a big smile feeling much like a movie star. "You sure know how to treat a girl on her birthday" she said to Luke with a smile taking his arm and leading him to the door "But no matter how much money you have, this is one thing I can trump you on..." she grinned.
As they approached the door a tall black bouncer stood dressed all in blue with his arms crossed. "Sorry Miss. Invite only." he said in a monotone voice.
"Benny..." she started "You're not going to make me sit out here on my butt on my birthday in the cold when last week the crowd I drew put food on your table?" she said this all with the tone a little sister would take when badgering her older brother.
"Well then Miss Raina." exclaimed a smiley Benny who snapped out of his daze and recognized the young girl. "It wouldn't be so cold out here if you didn't sing." he razzed right back "Who's your guest?" he asked extending a hand to shake Luke's.
"This is Mr. Luke Jacobs of Jacobs and Jacobs security." said Raina introducing the men. "Luke, this is my good friend Benny. He's a fire ellemental mutant. He keeps the place warm whenever I perform so I don't have to worry about freezing drinks." she laughed
"Speaking of which," started Benny, 'You left your guitar here last time. I wanted to return it to the mansion myself but it dissappeared. Did someone bring it to you?"
Raina nodded. "Yeah, a guy with a little kid." she reflected "I did get it thanks Benny." she gave him a hug as he opened the door for them to enter and stepped infront again when they passed.
Inside looked amazing compaired to what the outside led people to imagine. It was an intimiate setting with a bar to the right of the room and a small stage in the center. There were round tables scattered throughout the room with elegant chairs. Candles hung on the walls and from the ceiling while tea lights sat on tables.
The room was filled with many mutants but many humans as well. There was a small soul group on the stage singing mostly accepella.
Posted by Luke Jacobs on Nov 16, 2008 20:34:12 GMT -6
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Luke was pleased to hear that Raina didn't mind his 'showing off' a little even when it was unintentional. Things were charged between the two of them but he didn't want to come off as pushy and he didn't want to offend the young woman in any way. It was nice to be able to just sit back in the comfortable seats and listen as she chatted away about music, musical groups, and the particular club they were going to tonight.
"But now the big question... do I leave my glasses on or do I take them off?" Luke quiet pondered as he smiled and chuckled at a particularly witty comment from his lovely date, "She said my eyes don't bother her but I don't want to push it."
Before he could come to a firm decision the limo came to a stop and then Raina was gripping his arm and leading him towards the door. After some playful banter back and forth between Raina and the bouncer introductions were made and Luke gave 'Benny' a firm handshake.
"Nice to meet you Benny." Luke replied with a grin before falling silent again as the two returned to talking. Obviously Raina and Benny had a history as the two chatted like good friend... or maybe a brother and sister relationship fit the description a little bit better. With the teasing back and forth it did come across more that way but without getting to watch the two of them together it was difficult to be sure.
As the door opened and Raina led Luke inside he knew that he had just entered someone else's world. It was similar to the feeling he had when he had been diving with Raina earlier that day. If this was her world could he really have any part of it?
"Well... let's sit!" Raina said in what sounded like a very pleased voice.
"Lead the way Raina." Luke replied as he flashed a quick smile in her direction, "I'm sure you know which seats are the best... and going back to your conversation with Benny, when do I get a chance to her your own icy voice?"
As best he could the blind man hid his discomfort and shoved aside the questions that were trying to fill his mind. Their future was up in the air so it was best if he just focused on enjoying the present. If she was still interested, he would tell her about his night time activities. Once she knew about that she could begin to decide whether Luke could share her world and whether she wanted to share any of his world.
Posted by rainewater on Nov 16, 2008 21:11:57 GMT -6
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"Hmmm " said Raina as she led Luke to a table with two chairs and candles. Her dressed flowed as she moved eloquently. "We'll have to see that. I don't really want to be away from you for a second." she admitted. Sitting down a staff person came over and offered them some of the house wine. "Uh, well I guess just one glass to be polite." said Raina as they poured her and Luke a glass.
"I think it's a bit late for food..." she said. "But... well... the entertainment should be great tonight. I'm so glad you decided to come." she said happily. "Perfect place for a date! a birthday date!" she said waving to a few people as they passed.
"And..." she started leaning over the table in his direction pulling off his glasses. "It's mutant friendly here. Nobody would take a second thought or glance so long as your comfortable." she said putting the glasses down in front of him. "I like your eyes." she said looked into the merky eyes. "My family always said I had too much water in my eyes because of the colour, maybe you balance me out with your clouds."
she gave his hand a squeeze to let him know he could put his glasses back on if he wanted. The place filled up with people rather quickly as different musicians took the stage. A female singer got up and Raina recognized her- not because she'd seen her here before, but because she was Canadian and Raina knew her from back home. She didn't even get a chance to explain her excitement over the singer when the woman started up her set and Raina started swaying to the music.
"Oh Luke..." she started. "I dont think I can sit still... will you dance with me?" she looked over at him excited as the music started to fill the room and people took to the dance floor. She didn't wait as she stood up as if to tempt him and swayed her way to the floor filling out her dress nicely. She hummed a bit " Hmm not the same without a partner!" she grinned