Outing: Pennsylvania Avenue

Lucan Thorne

*Cursing, he slams down the desk phone* Fucking President. What am I? A damn dog and pony show? *He growls, his eyes flaring amber with anger and annoyance, He sends off a text to Gabrielle with a request on an ETA for her arrival back home, and nearly crushes the phone in his hand when her reply is two hours. He sends her a return text, explaining the last minute request to make a short impromptu speech at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, and promises to be back by the time she returns, so they can ring in the new year together. With his mate gone, he wonders who is in the compound, he needs a buffer between himself and the humans this evening. As he heads to his quarters for a quick shower and clothes change he bumps into Elise in the hall*

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  Elise Chase *Rounding the corner a little too fast, she almost runs into Lucan. She can tell by the murderous look in his eyes that the humans are at it again.* Evening, Lucan. Who is on the short list tonight?

  
  
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  Lucan Thorne *Straining hard to keep the growl out of his voice* One name is definitely at the top of my list tonight Elise. *Pausing he arches a brow at her*

  
  
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  Elise Chase *Slowly taking a step back and holding out her hands, she looked up at him and gave him her best stare.* I didn't do it. Quit looking at me all genone. I have one of my own that does that enough.

  
  
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  Lucan Thorne *Narrowing his eyes as a thought runs through his mind* 
  Speaking of Your Gen One, he's on patrol this evening correct? *Plastering on his best diplomatic smile, when she guardedly nods yes, he goes in for the kill* How would you like to do the breed and The Order leader a big favor?

  
  
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  Elise Chase A favor? *Placing a hand on her hip* Do I need to remind you how big the tab is already? Tegan is not going to like this is he? *She arched a brow in imitation of her mate and glanced from Lucan's eyes to the floor several times. At his silence, she grinned.* I didn't think so. Count me in. It's been awhile since I've been in trouble.

  
  
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  Lucan Thorne *Flashing her a genuine smile, he quickly informs her of their mission and his need for her people skills in lieu of his beloved mate's*
  I'll meet you in the foyer in 30 minutes *He pauses, pleading with his eyes* is that enough time?

  
  
• Elise Chase *She blinked slowly at first in feigned horror.* 30 minutes? Did you seriously just request my presence at a black tie affair with less than an hour notice? You will definitely owe me. Like Micah home for longer or no boring meetings for Teg. I'll think of the rest while I'm dressing. *Turning on her heel, she left him standing in the middle of the hallway probably wondering how much trouble he was going to be in.*

  
  
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  Lucan Thorne *Standing in the foyer staring at his watch, he begins to pace when it ticks past the thirty five minute mark. His repeated text to Gabrielle are calmly answered by his mate in her patient, loving way. When he hears the sound of heels hitting ceramic tile and Elise emerges dressed in a black cocktail dress, his anxiety eased slightly. She is a good ally to have for tonight's endeavor, her years of experience as an ambassador and current diplomatic sway as the mate of a formidable Gen One will work well to get them in, speech delivered, palms pressed and out the door in time to properly introduce his mate to 2015*

  
  
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  Elise Chase *Smirking as she breezed past Lucan, she mumbled under her breath knowing he would hear every word.* What are we waiting on? *Entering the garage, she was a little taken back by the escort team impatiently waiting. She had gotten accustomed to smaller details but she knew the team had probably been doubled due to her presence. The ride to the White House was done in silence, Lucan's only movements the tapping of his earpiece to take in the current reports. They were allowed immediate entrance onto the grounds and she waited until the door of the limo opened before glancing at her escort for the evening.* Show time, big guy. Put the fangs away and let me do the talking.

  
  
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  Lucan Thorne *Her off the cuff fang comment makes him stifle a laugh. It never ceases to amaze him the way the breedmate's have learned to handle their males with sheer tenacity and a pinch of sass. None more so, than Elise and hisGabrielle. He steps from the car behind her, extending his arm to escort her into the ball room. He eyes the crowd and stands close to Elise, Tegan would take more than a pound of flesh if she got as much as a scratch while in his care*

  
  
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  Elise Chase *They stepped into the building and she stalled. Over the years, Tegan had helped her to master her ability but times like these with the sheer number of ugly thoughts, she was assaulted and the pain was severe enough she knew her mate would be calling. Holy hell, she could see it now. Tegan in his normal black patrol attire storming the White House. She silently looked at Lucan and tugged on his arm.* I could use a little trance and your first in command might too. *How could she have forgotten this.*

  
  
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  Lucan Thorne *Hearing a stream of cursing in his ear as Gideon patches Teganinto his comm, he wills a wall in place for Elise's gift, dulling her ability until she has it under complete control. She thanks him and raises her voice so that Tegan hears her through the ear piece, assuring him that she's fine and will see him in a few short hours.

  December 31, 2014 at 10:39pm · Unlike · 9
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  Elise Chase Okay, Mr. Thorne, lets do this. I'm already ready to be home. *The pain and thoughts at a tolerable level, she motions for a waiter to bring her water. Taking several swallows, she listens in, trying to get past the envy and lustful remarks. Nothing to alarm her for their safety, she moved forward holding her hand out to the President. Deciding it was best to let them know now of their plans, she smiled politely.* Good evening, Mr. President. You have Mr. Thorne's presence for an hour. Please make the introductions first as we will be leaving the building immediately after his speech.

  
  
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  Lucan Thorne *Grateful for Elise's expert skills and straight forward approach, he follows her lead through the labyrinth of who's who's , shaking hands and making brief greetings; with a push on his shoulder, she nudges him to the podium, he starts into his speech with an ice breaker his Gabrielle texted him to use. The crowd reacts as she predicted they would (he never gets their humor) what would he do without that mate of his? *He barrels through the speech, hoping its hitting its mark. He steals a glance at Elise to gauge the temperature of the room*

  
  
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  Elise Chase *Nodding to Lucan to indicate he was doing fine, she signaled their security detail to get into place. She dreaded these things as much as the Breed for the most part. It was still a place and reminder of being dissected and watched and every move judged. She shook her head, returning to the present to hear Lucan wrapping up his speech. She stood and clapped, starting the crowd's applause, then tugged on Lucan's arm. Next time, she was sooo getting an earpiece.* Think you could use a little breed speed to get us out of here?

  
  
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  Lucan Thorne *Grinning as he hears the words "breed speed", he pulls her in next to him and uses his preternatural abilities to whisk them past their own security and to the waiting car. He hands Elise his comm, so she can have a direct line to her grumbling mate; while he hits speed dial on his phone to reach his own* Hello Angel, it's only 11:15, I'll see you in twenty minutes.

  
  

{Christmas 2014} Rio and Dylan

Dylan Alexander 

Rio had a few evenings off, so this year Dylan wanted to something special with him. She found a tree lot that was open late and they borrowed one of the suvs to go get a tree. They wondered around the lot until they found one they both liked and brought it back to their living quarters.

The boxes of ornaments were already sitting on the sofa and the base was in the corner near the fireplace ready for the tree. Rio took it over to the stand. Dylan watched him start to set it up with love for him in her eyes. He always made her smile and decorating for Christmas with him made her happy.

As he tightened the screws into the base, she held it straight. "I think you got it babe. It looks straight and isn't moving."

• Rio Atanacio *Stepping back he asseses the tree's stance.* It's about as straight as it is going to get, I suppose. *Hunching down he begins to untangle the twisted string of lights* Perhaps we should have brough new lights.

  December 21 at 10:29pm · Like · 4
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  Dylan Alexander *Sitting cross legged on the floor* We probably should have, but if we work together we'll have them untangled quickly. *she starts untangling another strand*

  
  
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  Rio Atanacio *Plugging in the strand he growls softly* Damn half the lights are unlit. *Taking out another tangled bundle of lights he quickly untwist the mass and again only half the lights illuminate.* Do you think we could put the two sets together? And it will look like a complet set.

  
  
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  Dylan Alexander *leans over kissing him, before tossing the lights aside* I don't think we needs lights this year. The lights on the mantle and fire will light the tree perfectly. *moves over to the sofa and gets a box of red ornaments* Lets decorate it.

  
  
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  Rio Atanacio *Placing the colorful glass orbs on the highest branches while his mate decorated the lower branches. He steps back to appraise their handy work.* Humm something is missing.

  
  
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  Dylan Alexander The star for the top. * turning around she sees the box and gets it and then hands it to him* This should complete it.

  
  
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  Rio Atanacio *Handing the star back to Dylan, he lift her up* I think you should have the honor.

  
  
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  Dylan Alexander *smiling as he held her up, she placed the star on the top* Perfect... *after he set her down she pulled him to the sofa and sat down to admire their work*

  
  
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  Rio Atanacio *Pulling her into his lap he kisses her gently* Merry Chrismas, babe.

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  Dylan Alexander *snuggles into his lap* Merry Christmas my love.