A Latte Good on a Sunday [open]

[David B.]

David looked to youichi.

"You and August are going to switch off staying with her at her place."

He'd turn his eyes back to Kiyr, brushing a little dust off his shoulder. His back hurt some, but not too bad. That kid clearly had some power inside him.

"I'll rotate in every now and then too, if you'll have me."

Best to give her the best protection they can.

August picked up quickly.

"Yum! I know yours looks delicious, Lia! Hello?"

Kiyr would hear the busy sounds of the city in the background coming through over the phone.

[Kyrie Blaze]

Kyrie's brow furrowed a little and she moved her shoulders at David's words, clearly distracted with what she was doing. she felt a sense of relief at everything being okay—but that didn't make her beat around the bush, either.

"August, we were ambushed at the house. We are fine, but take extra care. The two that just got away looked like..." She gave a brief description even though she didn't think it was likely those two would go after them immediately, but it never hurt... "They had abilities. One could bend metal and move through concrete and earth, the other...some sort of barrier or push ability. Be extra careful."

[David B.]

August could be heard giving an "Mmm-" as he tasted Lia's ice cream. He'd pop back on the line.

"I'm aware. We've got seven snipers in the area, twelve guards posing as civilians and three more as clear guards. They got here a few seconds after Youichi started firing."

He spoke a little quieter.

"All our lives, to a man, before harm befalls your daughter. ANYWAY! Gotta get going! Promised Lia we'd feed some birds."

And August would hang up!

[Kyrie Blaze]

She felt a little silly, but better, having called. She nodded as August hung up - it wasn't like she was going to panic and cry - somewhat more put off by the abrupt end but letting it go with a sigh before pushing herself to her feet. Time to address the underlying and real issue.

"They said they needed me to break him. Considering I have not grown too close to many males, let alone ones that have up and vanished with signs of a struggle..." She trailed off, pointedly.

It was Damien. And Damien, for now, was alive.

[David B.]

David nodded.

"I heard."

There was no way to follow them now so he had no choice but to move on. He'd move over to help Kiyr up. Turning to look at Youichi who had crawled through the tiny space, he'd tsk and look around the house.

"I really did love this house...."

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Damien sat up. He felt the cloth shift around his eye sockets as he did so, hearing the door open. He focused on them, feeling the thrum of the echo of their footsteps. He rested his forearms on his knees. The 17 year old looking male turned off the part of his brain that controlled hearing as the two men began to speak. He ignored them. Ignored what the stuffed in his hand. The laughter. They left, and he brought it up to his nose, sniffing.

Kiyr.

Anger flared in his chest. He slowly pushed himself to his feet, then reached down and twisted the final pin on his bracelet lock. His chains fell to the ground, and he massaged his wrists.

Enough tests. Enough blood being taken. Enough pain.

Time to go.

[Kyrie Blaze]

She lightly set her fingers against David's offered hand, using him for balance rather than leverage to get up, as she was prone to do with everyone. Once standing, she dusted herself off with a few slow breaths.

And then a slow sigh.

"It is a nice house, if...unnerving. It feels too familiar, yet wrong. And, either way, a house is not what I am looking for right now, as we previously discussed."

Maybe in time. But for now she didn't want the house more defiled than her presence had apparently done to it in the few short minutes they had been here.

And another downside was...there was no way the loft she had been wanting would do, now. Too open and exposed. And that was unfortunate.

[David B.]

How long had it been, since he'd decided it was time to get out? A day? Maybe two. He's slept a little in the facility, despite the alarms and rushing people. He had no choice. But now, as he emerged shirtless and covered in blood....he let out a deep breath. Then he inhaled, taking in the sweet smell of fresh air.

Someone shouted.

He ran.

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David nodded.

"I know. Don't worry, I'll off load the house. Thanks for uh...coming here anyway, despite you getting five minutes of time before this happened. C'mon. There are some apartment complexes i own that are nearby. If uh....you're interested, anyway. If you'd rather just pick your own place I can deal with it. I still hope you'll reconsider joining the school though. Youichi would make a great babysitter."

His callous demeanor after such an event said one thing.

He was used to this.

"Come. I'll take you home, my car is pulling up."

Judging by the sound of the powerful HEMI under his hood, anyway.

[Kyrie Blaze]

Kyrie sighed, her shoulders caving just slightly before she straightened, standing tall.

Somehow this was easier than dealing with Robert. Or maybe it was because she had company she wasn't wholly comfortable with around. Either way, she turned her gaze to David and spoke, both her eyes and her tone placid.

"I will see the apartments, rather than going home. I hope the security is high in the buildings, though conventional methods would not likely stop these kinds of people, it would give me peace of mind."

She mentioned nothing of her ideal space, nor the fact it was no longer a viable option, instead keeping a stable positions over a weak one. She pressed forward to go retrieve her purse, her body protesting the movement. She made no sound audible to common ears, though David would pick it up.

Then, he would note the sounds of strain melted away as her body loosened up and relaxed. The blonde twisted and looked at the pair she'd walked away from and quirked her head, clearly asking if they were coming.

[David B.]

David held out his arm.

"Please. After you then."

He'd turn to Youichi.

"I want a forensics team out here. Today. I'm interested in finding out just who these men are."

Youichi nodded and started to make calls as David followed Kiyr out.

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--Present Day--

Damien stood, hands in his pockets. He wore hiking boots, a beanie and a sweater with some tough pants for hiking. On his back was a pack used to carry food and goods. The breath left him slowly as his eyes took in the ocean. An island. He was on an island. He crouched, eyes staring out overlooking the see.

He could only think of one word to say.

"Shit."

[Kyrie Blaze]

She nodded briefly and turned to move up the stairs, picking up the beginning of David's words and more or less guessing the rest. That was fine by her; she was still going out.

Kyrie didn't look back, nor did she bother to look around the house any further.

After all, she could imagine what the upstairs looked like after those shots rang out.

That, however, was all the more reason she was cautious as she moved outside to the waiting vehicle. Away to see these apartments, then.