A meeting of Dragons... and Doctors [open]

[Tiamat]

Tiamat stepped out of the office from the first floor of Voodoo. Her metal studded heels clicked on the tile floor as she headed to the lower level. Her right hand gripped the handle of a crimson colored metal briefcase. She was clad in a black leather and lace dress that stopped just below her knees. She stepped off the final step and drifted into the large basement room of the building. She strode directly to the bar where a small crowd had gathered.

She slipped behind the construct just in time to hear Mortll’s comment about Doc. She had choke a snort and instead simply raised an eyebrow at the woman and shook her head. The metal case made a heavy thunk as she set it down on the bartop. She spun the box and flipped it open. She removed a small velvet roll and, with a flick of her wrist, sent the cloth sprawling down the length of the wood. A pair deep purple gloves were pulled down onto her slender fingers before she began her work.

She set the register’s computer up where she could reach it and quickly removed the screws that held the case together. Within moments, the raven haired woman had the motherboard yanked out and sitting on the far section of her briefcase. Tia set a sheet of static proof material on the board and pulled out a second one that went right into the gap of the tower. She cast a quick glance to her employer, one that barely hid the girl’s annoyance. Once everything was in place, Tia set the case on the floor, grabbed a bottle of a whiskey, a double shot glass, and proceeded to empty the small container in one go.

[Enzo Dragomir]

Enzo remained sitting after introducing himself to the one called Doc, watching the sisters reunite. A wry smile took possession of his mouth before he covered it with his drink. They were beautiful, in a way that spoke of yin and yang, opposite each other but setting each other off perfectly. Each a perfect setting for the others jewel. He lowered his glass and looked over at the other male at the table, he had heard the name before though he couldn't remember where. Probably his Sire, or perhaps his brother Azraeth.

Intrigued, he reached into his breast pocket and pulled the Sobranie case out, opening the black and gold liveried box and offering one to the good Doctor while the women had their moment. Lighting his own, he watched the smoke lift toward the ceiling as Mortll explained her connection to Merry... he was well aware she had been in torpor all this time, having heard of it during a family... event. Memories of blood and screaming made his smile deepen.

Addressing Doc after exhaling the spiced slight taste of clove laced Turkish tobacco... the Russians made a fine cigarette... "Forgive my manners, I knew that Mortll had not seen Merry in some time and am delighted to give her a few moments before interrupting. Tell me, how does it feel to be the most talented Doctor in all the dark city?" He opened the doors unsure how long the two women would be until Mortll turned and addressed Doc herself.

There was nothing new to him in what she said but he was growing ever more aware at subtle undertones from the other players at the table. He flew passed intrigued into full curiousity though his breeding kept him from voicing his questions. The Allurist would just have to wait. All things came out given enough time... and judging the static between the Doctor and the Dragoness they had been lovers at one time. Interesting...

That wasn't all of it though. There was some history here that made the air both easy between them and then fraught with tension with the drop of a dime. As the two talked he looked back over to Merry and reached over to squeeze gently her slim fingers with his own. "I am glad we keep running into each other bella mia." he softly told her, his mothers native tongue easily lacing his British accent. He wished he could run into even more of his family... in due time he supposed... in due time. For now he would enjoy the night given him. If they didn't all end up dead by innuendo and implications.

Which seemed like something one of the beautiful employees of Mortll wanted to have happen... the dragon raised a brow, he was sure he'd never met the woman so it couldn't be him she was glowering at. Not that it wasn't as sexy as it was alarming. That was just the way he liked his women. Alarmingly sexy.

[Noelle]

Noelle’s life had become quite repetitive and boring as of late. Get up, feed, possibly hunt, check on her business and tome back home. Sometimes all done in a different order, but generally...that was her life anymore. When she was lucky, she got the chance to see her lovely Myk. She always did enjoy his company. When she was extremely lucky, she got to see or hear from her partner, Ripper. That was very rare and a special treat. Tonight she was over doing the monotonous daily ritual. She wanted to change it up a bit. Maybe go visit her sister. Assuming Mortll would be at one of her businesses, she made her way towards Voodoo. The flower shop didn’t seem plausible for this time of night.

A quick trip using celerity had her across the city and at the entrance to the cafe. Dusting the front of her dress off, she made her way through the front door and straight towards the stairs that would lead her down to a more vampire friendly section. Noelle never found it very difficult to keep who and what she was hidden from humans. She seemed to blend within the shadows, keeping to her own most of the time. But when she did step out...when she wanted to be seen, it was hard to miss her and just what she was. Stark white hair, violet eyes and porcelain skin that practically shined, she definitely wasn’t human. Makeup lessons with Myk were helping to keep this somewhat tamed.

Silently the blonde made her way descended the stairs into the lower regions of the cafe. She was on her way to a secluded booth where she could wait for her sister, but with a quick scan of the room, she found her. Along with a crowd of people. She recognized one of them. Mortll’s ex boyfriend, Doc. She’d never met the man. There was another young man...very attractive young man. And she could see the back of another female...dressed in a cat suit? Interesting attire. Definitely eye catching. Rather than interrupting the little group, Noelle decided to go towards her booth instead. That is until she heard a particular name. It hadn’t been said just in passing as if talking about her either. It couldn’t be...was the other female her?

Noelle stopped dead in her tracks and just stared at the woman in the cat suit. Took in every inch, every curve. She studied her and tried to put the piece that picture in with the memory she had of her sister. It was hard, only seeing her from behind. Hesitant feet brought her right up to the group and she said the name, almost questioningly. “Merry…?”

[Merry (DELETED 7994)]

Merry smiled fondly at Mortll, "Really? Well, I... I will see, that might be lovely though to stay there. Zo has been so good to let me stay with her, but I should probably get out of her hair, and Ginny's." She looked with interest to Doc once more as more information was given about him, he had seemed to grow more unhappy as they joined him. Merry offered him a polite nod across the table, "You have talents, yes? I have no ailments for you to heal, but I know who to call if I do!" It was meant to boost his mood, to encourage him but she worried perhaps he simply wanted them out of his space. She understood the desire to be alone, being overwhelmed by new people. Perhaps that would explain the look he was giving her earlier? There was a tension and familiarity between the Doctor and Mortll, something that even Merry was aware of.

Enzo provided distraction, cool fingertips grasping her own, applying a lighter pressure as he leaned in to speak to her. "Yes, very nice to see you again, we are becoming friends, da? We might be closer!" A pleased smile, giving his hand a squeeze even though his attention was already stolen. She followed his gaze to the woman walking by, heading to the bar. She was absolutely lovely, and dressed to show it. There was no stopping to chat, she took up residence at the bar and made herself busy instead but Merry understood Enzo's interest. Everyone seemed to be in a more companionable mood and even the Mystic amongst them was beginning to relax in her seat.

A familiar voice sounded behind her, speaking her name, but at first Merry couldn't place it. It took her a moment to turn, not sure she was prepared for what it meant. She'd been so lost and confused since returning, that while she wanted to badly to contact her siblings she wasn't sure how best to approach them. Mortll had been called her first night back, and Noelle alerted to return but she hadn't seen her yet. Until now. Turning in her chair she saw the stunning blonde, watching her, waiting for confirmation. Merry rose from her chair silently, releasing Enzo's hand and stepping forward towards her other sister. Her arms reached out, drawing her close, enclosing the woman in a loving embrace.

[Doc]

Even though Doc thought he had kept his irritation off his face, apart from the appreciative leer at the dark haired beauty, it seemed Mortll could still read him rather well. He schooled his face to show nothing but affable politeness; even though that was far from the truth. He even went so far as to offer a cordial smile and inclined his head in silent thanks to Mortll as she introduced him. She knew him far too well. This was turning into a family reunion and he was odd man out. He should leave, let them have their joyous celebration without him dragging it down. But for some reason, that only Mortll knew, she wanted him to stay; or else she would not have made a point to be so conciliatory in her introduction.

Mortll wanted him to stay, so be it. He would stay and play the ever so polite doctor. Before he was turned, he had to play that game quite often. Charities and social events were part of his job when he was a full time surgeon with the Hospital. Staff had to be on their best behavior in order to secure grants, funding and bequests from the wealthy and corporate entities. The surgeons were often call upon and expected to wine, dine and bring home the signed checks for endowments to the hospital. So, yes, he could play the polite and disarming Doctor, even though that thought was the farthest in his mind.

Thus his face reflected a respectful good natured close lipped smile, as Mortll’s attention was turned back to Merry. He did remember what Mortll had said about her. How Merry had been lost to the fade. But now she was back, and he could tell Mortll was more than pleased to have her back.

Doc’s gaze was pulled from the two women, and focused on Enzo who asked the usual polite dinner conversation question about his reputation. He leaned back in his seat, and smirked a bit derisively, as he bluntly, but affably answered, “Never thought about it to be honest. We do heal pretty damn quick. We do not really need doctors.”

His answer was blunt and to the point. Doc had never been a glory seeker even as a human, much to the dismay of his parents. They wanted him to push for those awards, accolades, so they could have bragging rights. He never understood that desire to have people constantly applauding you. He preferred to be left alone mainly because he did so many things on the wrong side of the law. The less he was scrutinized the better he liked it.

His gaze flicked to the newest member of the group, a petite blonde, Doc knew of her by reputation rather than having actually met her. She was Ripper’s squeeze and another relative of Mortll’s. He returned his look to Enzo.

[Enzo Dragomir]

Enzo stood as the lovely blonde joined their table, smiling as yet another Dragomir was introduced. "A pleasure to meet you Noelle." he said as he took her hand to his lips, bowing over it with a soft click of heels, "My name is Enzo Vaugn Dragomir, childe of Nikolae." he said simply as his gaze appraised yet another beauty. As the sisters became lost to himself and Doc for the moment, he took his seat again and resumed his conversation with the good Doctor.

The baldness of the mans answer caused the Allurist to broaden his smile, it was refreshing in an ocean of double meanings and back stabbing. Not that Enzo was against such, but it was nice to have diversity. "True enough Doctor. Do you specialize?" raising his glass once more he forced his gaze to remain upon the other male even as temptation lurked right at his elbow.. it was difficult not to allow himself the luxury of taking in the sights so to speak. There would be time enough for that he promised himself.

He had a moments twinge that they had taken over the Doctors table but he stifled it quickly as he remembered Mortll obviously was well versed in the man and there was something afoot... in the meantime it didn't hurt to meet a male of their species. They seemed few and far between and Enzo was a social creature... he rather missed having male companions to just shoot the **** with, hang about being the filthy beggars they longed to be. Yes, he liked the Doctors baldness and frank nature.. he would pursue this as a hopeful friendship.

[Natsuko]

It was not long after kitty was dared to come down into the basement by some other blood thief that was hanging around upstairs, who was too chicken **** to show his face down here. So she shrugs her shoulders at him and smiled and headed down into the basement of the Voodoo Cafe. The tiny Asian gal only stood evening at five foot; she glanced around and spotted a few of the Vampires she's known and met, one especially caught her eye and behold it was Doc. She made her way over to his table and smiled. Which of course would soon enough fade as he became sharp toned with her and she told him why she was down there, and of course the owner of the place was polite enough to give the okay for her to stick around as long as she didn't cause trouble.

[Noelle]

Noelle's head barely nodded towards Enzo in greeting. She used just the one hand to wrap around her sister tight. It truly was Merry. She had heard that she was back, but seeing her now...it made it so much more real. With her hand suddenly free from Enzo's lips, she curled that one around the woman as well. She held on for a long moment before taking a step back to look her over. Everyone and everything else was lost to her at the moment. Violet eyes scanned her body, seemingly checking her health. She needed to make sure her sibling was doing well. What condition had she come back in? Using powers, she entered into her mind, checking for any signs to show her how strong she was, how capable the woman was. Fingers stroked over the other's cheek softly, barely brushing against the flesh.

"It's really you. You're here...you're alive. I thought you had died like Rabies or had just disappeared and were gone for good like our sire. But you're here."

The blonde had taken quite a few steps back from family for the past few years. Especially since it was just her and Mortll left in their immediate family. Not even her own childer stuck around and if they did...it was far from her. She had stopped claiming Dragomir years ago. But with Merry home...her small family coming back together, was this a sign of things to come? Would her life soon be changing?

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[Merry (DELETED 7994)]

Merry smiled apologetically before briefly devoting her entire attention to Noelle, "Da, I am returned to you but I did'n't bring..." She trailed off, shrugging lightly. "I think he is in the Shadow realm, somewhere, I feel a pull back to that place because of it. I miss him terribly, I know you must to but, it is harder. You understand?" She lowered her voice, speaking only to Noelle, eyes pleading with her to understand and to leave the conversation behind. Merry was just not prepared to have it right now, it was too soon. "I will not be going anywhere just yet, my darling one. I promise." She ushered her into a seat, sitting beside her. "Now, let us all enjoy a nice relaxing drink and fun, da? I could use fun, I need reminders of why the waking world is best for me."

[Mortll]

Mortll glanced around the table it was easy to get lost in all the happenings that were suddenly upon her. The New Dragon Mr. Vaughn Merry and Noelle she glanced at each of the faces at the table . Her gaze fell on Doc all of this family reunion stuff had to be making him feel uncomfortable especially when he really didn't know anyone at the table ... Then she remembered that he had obviously been seeking her out when he came here or he wouldn't have bothered him so much that she was occupied.

She gave the man a smile " Doc can I see you at the bar for a moment ?" She figured he would be glad to be free of the reunions and such " Ladies and Mr. Vaughn could you please excuse me for a moment?" She needed to give Noelle and Merry time to catch up anyway she had had hers .