Demyan is a jerk

[7/23/16, 3:45:10 PM] Ashley (Alivi): Loretta had forgotten one small thing, after much convincing she had left Jack with the promise of being right back. As she approached the shore she couldn't help but look at the ocean... it really was beautiful. But it was also late. She goes to gather her things tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. Just relax and everything will be ok, just like Jack said.
[7/23/16, 3:52:10 PM] Splendid Splengi: It is indeed late. It's also /dark,/ which provides the perfect cover for his kind. Demyan has to admit; he isn't in too much of a mood to play around right now. Earlier events have poisoned his mood, and when he thought about the damnable traitor...why, he couldn't help but do something about it.
Which brings him to why he's here, and what he's about to /do./ Watch out, Loretta. If you're not paying attention to your surroundings, you'll find a sudden hand gripping the back of your head, and a burst of electricity following. Demyan, it seems, isn't playing nicely right now.
[7/23/16, 3:54:56 PM] Ashley (Alivi): Loretta pauses and quickly casts an illusion. Demyan you grab “her” and as the electricity pulses “she” screams. The real Loretta has moved out of the way and is watching the scene in shock.
[7/23/16, 3:55:16 PM] Ashley (Alivi): He would not feel fear from the Illusion.
[7/23/16, 3:59:45 PM] Splendid Splengi: Though he's happy enough to hear the scream, he does indeed notice the lack of fear, as well as the sensation of pain from it. His hand lowers back to his side, and after a moment or two of staring blankly into the darkness, a few, low chuckles rasp out from his helmet. "What was it that gave it away?" He speaks out to the darkness, his voice cheerfully inquisitive enough, though his stance betrays the malice behind those words. Hands twitching, he begins to pace through the area, his head slowly moving from side to side, as though looking for the real Loretta. "It would be better if you came to me of your own accord, Loretta." If he had to hunt her down...so be it. But, as a former comrade, even a traitorous one, he felt that he should offer her that small mercy.
[7/23/16, 4:00:41 PM] Ashley (Alivi): Loretta reveals herself a bit away. “Change in the magic- I’ve been near you and the others for a long time.”
[7/23/16, 4:05:38 PM] Splendid Splengi: Oh? So she actually listened to him? Then she has some sense left to her, though that alone won't redeem her for what she's done. And, to his credit, hasn't instantly pounced her. Merely stares at her, his arms slowly folding across his chest. He snorts at her suggestion, and shakes his head with a laugh. "I see." He'll have to remember that; restrain your target first, /then/ use magic. "Something I'll have to keep in mind."
[7/23/16, 4:06:15 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “…glad to help…” Loretta takes a step backwards. “….What do you want?"
[7/23/16, 4:09:44 PM] Splendid Splengi: Demyan takes a step forward for the one she took backwards. "I thought that I had made that painfully clear before, my dear. Stay where you are." He isn't expecting that command to work, but if Loretta is able to see the tension present within his form, how he seems so eager to /pounce,/ it doesn't seem as though he minds it all that much, either~
[7/23/16, 4:10:19 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “Why?"
[7/23/16, 4:11:48 PM] Splendid Splengi: "Why?" Demyan pauses in his approach, and cants his head to a side. "Have you already forgotten what you've done?"
[7/23/16, 4:12:17 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “Of course not but I highly doubt I’m a priority."
[7/23/16, 4:13:04 PM] Ashley (Alivi): Her hand is moving to her neck, she seems to be holding a pendant of some sorts. But she is trying to make her movement slow and not quick.
[7/23/16, 4:16:13 PM] Splendid Splengi: "No, you're not." His eyes narrow beneath his helmet as he witnesses that slight movement. After the events of this afternoon, he can't afford any more slip-ups. And so, he summons his shield and sword into his hands. "Stand down."
[7/23/16, 4:17:09 PM] Ashley (Alivi): She places her hands in the air the pendant is glowing green. He might recognize it as a necklace that Adrian made. “I don’t have to touch it, it’s not a weapon."
[7/23/16, 4:22:40 PM] Splendid Splengi: /Wonderful./ Does indeed recognize the craftsmanship, and as such will be careful in how he proceeds from here on out. However, continues to step towards her, eventually moving in a circling pattern around her. He's testing just how close he /can/ get to her without any negative repercussion. "Isn't it? You'll have to forgive me, but I've very little trust for individuals such as yourself." He draws himself up to his full height, and glares down at Loretta. "I won't warn you again. Stand down. Now."
[7/23/16, 4:24:21 PM] Ashley (Alivi): Loretta exhales and unclips the necklace and throws it to the side. “What do you want me to do.”
[7/23/16, 4:24:56 PM] Ashley (Alivi): She appears to be unarmed but her bag is still slung over her shoulder. “I can remove this too… if it makes you feel safer."
[7/23/16, 4:28:07 PM] Splendid Splengi: Ooooh, the /one/ time that someone listens to him, and it had to be now. If she's truly giving in, will be glad, but at the same time /frustrated./ WANTED her to fight, so that he could hurt her. But this...this will work. He flicks his sword off to the side, and nods at her question. "Please do. Then step towards me."
[7/23/16, 4:29:25 PM] Ashley (Alivi): She stares at him. It’s clear she doesn’t want to. “….So Pitch has called for me to be brought to him?” Her voice is shaking but she does her best to keep it even. She does slip off her bag and places it down gently.
[7/23/16, 4:32:26 PM] Splendid Splengi: "You're a traitor." His response is blunt, and without a hint of amusement to it. If anything, it's seething with hatred. "Did you expect to be let go after betraying him?" He continues to watch her carefully, waiting for any sign of hostility on her part.
[7/23/16, 4:33:05 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “Of course not. Expected more time though. Maybe another 48 hours at the least.” She is trying to joke. But it’s clear she isn’t laughing. She’s stalling.
[7/23/16, 4:34:58 PM] Splendid Splengi: "Get over here, Loretta." And he's having none of that stalling. "Either you come to me, or I come to *you.*" The ball's in her court now; it's just a question of what she wants to do with it.
[7/23/16, 4:35:32 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “Can I write something first?"
[7/23/16, 4:36:05 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “Like last words or anything."
[7/23/16, 4:37:09 PM] Ashley (Alivi): She takes a breath and hesitantly takes one step forward.
[7/23/16, 4:37:59 PM] Splendid Splengi: Demyan pauses to consider it, his breath coming out in a soft growl. "Only when you're next to me, and I have a grip on the /real/ you. There's no running away from this." Though she could still try. He'd just devote his entire night to finding her.
[7/23/16, 4:38:43 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “…I want your word. Swear to me on your loyalty to Pitch that you’ll keep that promise."
[7/23/16, 4:39:05 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “…Or at the very least…. that I’m the only one involved in this. No dragging anyone else."
[7/23/16, 4:40:26 PM] Splendid Splengi: Demyan twitches at her demand, and out of his frustration slashes his sword off to the side. His grip upon the sword and shield tighten, to the point where they're visibly /shaking./ "And what promise would you give me in return that I could trust?"
[7/23/16, 4:40:51 PM] Ashley (Alivi): She flinches when he does, “I promise….that I’ll comply."
[7/23/16, 4:43:46 PM] Splendid Splengi: He draws in a deep, hissed breath. "And I can't trust your word alone. If you have no promise to offer me that I can trust, then I'll not offer you one, either."
[7/23/16, 4:44:23 PM] Ashley (Alivi): Her mind is racing. She can't offer anything nothing that isn't really hers to risk.
[7/23/16, 4:45:30 PM] Splendid Splengi: He waits, and watches her for her response.
[7/23/16, 4:45:55 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “Can you tell me the plan?"
[7/23/16, 4:47:51 PM] Splendid Splengi: "No. I can only tell you that things will be a lot less..." He pauses, his helmeted head tilting to the side with a soft chuckle, "*pleasant* for you if you don't do as I command."
[7/23/16, 4:48:35 PM] Ashley (Alivi): Taking a breath to calm herself down, Loretta goes to Demyan.
[7/23/16, 4:50:03 PM] Splendid Splengi: Once she's at his side, he banishes his sword, and places that hand upon her shoulder. He's going to trust that this /is/ the true her...and tightens his grip. For now, however, there's no lightning to speak of. "Now then. You wanted to write something?"
[7/23/16, 4:50:17 PM] Ashley (Alivi): Wincing as he grips her shoulder, she nods.
[7/23/16, 4:51:40 PM] Splendid Splengi: "Then we'll find something along the way to allow you to write with. I'll return the message to this place for you." It's less of an offer and more of a command. There's /no/ room for argument in his tone.
[7/23/16, 4:52:07 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “…ok.”
[7/23/16, 4:52:39 PM] Ashley (Alivi): Loretta looks up at him before looking back inland.
[7/23/16, 4:53:25 PM] Splendid Splengi: He allows her that brief glance, before squeezing her shoulder, and attempting to guide her away from the beach. "Come along, my dear."
[7/23/16, 4:53:55 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “Where are we going to go?"
[7/23/16, 4:54:29 PM] Splendid Splengi: "That isn't for you to know."
[7/23/16, 4:55:47 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “……..why."
[7/23/16, 4:56:51 PM] Splendid Splengi: He stares down at her. "Do you want to write a note?"
[7/23/16, 4:58:00 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “What I want is to be able to go home."
[7/23/16, 4:58:09 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “But we both know that won’t happen…"
[7/23/16, 4:59:14 PM] Splendid Splengi: "Correct. But if you continue to question every little aspect about this, you won't get to write that note of yours, either."
[7/23/16, 4:59:33 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “Understood…”
[7/23/16, 5:01:54 PM] Splendid Splengi: He nods, satisfied for now, and continues to lead her away. And, while doing so, also attempts to render her unconscious with a jolt of electricity. He can't be having her /see/ where he's taking her, after all~ When she wakes up, he'll still provide her with that paper that she needs to write a note. But for now? Would like a little secrecy, thank you.
[7/23/16, 5:03:19 PM] Ashley (Alivi): Not expecting it- Loretta’s body seizes up only to fall as she passes out. It’s so quick she isnt even able to scream.
[7/23/16, 5:07:55 PM] Splendid Splengi: Demyan pulls her into his arms as she falls, lifting her up and off of the ground. He peers down at her for a moment before shaking his head, and wandering off to an undisclosed location. All Loretta will know upon awakening is that it /isn't/ Pitch's lair. Rather, it seems to be a small, mostly bare room. There is, however, a paper and pen upon the floor beside her for whenever she wakes. If she tries the door, she'll find that it's locked. There aren't any windows, either, so it may be a little hard to write...but she'll manage, won't she?
[7/23/16, 5:11:28 PM] Ashley (Alivi): Loretta wakes up with a small wince and pushes herself up only to be met with the dim light. Looking around her brow furrows and as her mind works quickly she begins to worry. Something isn’t right. She can see the paper and pen near her… did he really mean it then? Being as it is her only hope she carefully feels for the edges of the paper. She places up her hand and creates illusionary flame. Using her imagination she can remember where the edges are and perhaps….maybe the light will work. She writes a note:
[7/23/16, 5:13:27 PM] Ashley (Alivi): Jack,

I know I said I was only going to be a little bit- I didn’t expect them to strike so quickly. Demyan has me. I’m fine for now. But I’m not where I expected I’d be. I think maybe something is being planned. As much as I rather the former option in our discussion- we both remember the results. The latter is what I’ll be counting on.

We knew it’d happen eventually.

You’re an idiot. Remember my lessons.

-Lori
[7/23/16, 5:14:03 PM] Ashley (Alivi): “That should be cryptic enough…” She says sighing and folding the paper up. She goes over to try the door. Twisting it just enough to test if it is locked. Loretta decides to take a chance, she pulls out a pin from her hair and begins to pick it hoping an illusion will cover the sound.
[7/23/16, 5:17:27 PM] Splendid Splengi: Bad timing there, lady. Once the door handle is twisted, Demyan moves to open it...and isn't exactly pleased to see the pin in her hand. He sighs, and holds a hand out expectantly. "Need I remind you that I could easily tear up the letter you may have written? Give that to me. Now." He's so disappoint in you right now, young lady.
[7/23/16, 5:18:04 PM] Ashley (Alivi): She sighs. “Can’t blame me for trying…” She tries to see what is outside the room she is in. She hands him the pin.
[7/23/16, 5:20:03 PM] Splendid Splengi: There isn't much to be seen; more of the same bare walls and bare rooms. It's possible that they're in an abandoned house, or something of the sort. Oh, and since she's distracted by trying to peek outside the door~ When he grasps the pin, he also grasps her hand. More electricity follows shortly there after, once again with the intention of knocking her out. If she's unconscious, can look for any /more/ of those things without illusions covering them up.
[7/23/16, 5:22:25 PM] Ashley (Alivi): She tries to make it so grasping her burns. And she tries to pull away from him before the electricity hits. But is unable to do so and passes out once again.