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Umm right... Rusty could you stay down here so I can show Githar and Malos their rooms? I'm not sure how much you weigh so I'd appreciate it if you'd stay down here just in case.

*She led them upstairs and opened a door for Malos* I haven't seen your living quarters for quite some time. *She gave Githar a room with a balcony and beconed him to bend down for her. She wrapped her arms around him and gave him a kiss. She felt much cooler than she normally did and a little weakened like she was sick.* I'm glad to see you again. *She released him.* What does Rusty require?

I was planning on giving him his own room downstairs, but I wanted to make sure the room would have everything he needed. It'll be his choice then. *She moves to exit.* If you need anything that you don't already know how to get yourself, you can probably find me in my room. I'm not feeling so well...it's probably due to the sudden change in weather, so I'm sure it's nothing of concern. *She left and walked down the stairs where she found Rusty.* I am sorry that I assumed you weighed a lot. Do you want to share a room with one of them or would you like a room of your own?

Pilf if you don't get off of him, I will enforce Galantros' punishment on you tonight. *That got him off real quick. She looks at the time.* I'll prepare the foodstuffs after I show Rusty to his room. *She pondered on what room with what view she thought he'd like. She ends up putting him near Malos, so they all end up with a forest view, except Githar who has ocean view. She headed downstairs again and didn't feel up to doing what she's supposed to.* Ah Sephiroth... can you make the cookies and apple crumble for me? I have some cookie dough already you just need to scoop it out into the pan and bake...as for the apple crumble, I have the recipe out and I'll show you how to do the apples... *She went into the kitchen and got out a little contraption that pealed, removed the apple core, and cut the apples into circles.

(In Limbo)

GL: "Hey dad, how much longer are these people gonna be here?"

*Alzamus glanced over to his son as he took a sip from his alcoholic "energy-gusher" drink... a long sip... alright, a gulp. A rather large gulp. He shook his head as he watched all the council members and other important Limboian officals mingle a bit. A few he didn't mind having as guests... some were even good friends to him. But for the most part, he'd rather not have all these people here. He felt a bit of guilt at having his son here to help him get through the rather... dull... "after party". All the important matters had already been discussed, but not wanting to seem pompous or rude, he allowed them all to stay for a bit.*

Alzamus: "Not much longer, give them about 15 more minutes... After that, we'll have Kyle and Horum start tossing people out the doors. Sorry I'm putting you through this..."

*GL shook his head as he got himself another glassful of the same stuff his father was drinking*

GL: "Don't worry about it. Misery loves company, eh? You hate these things as much as I do, I know. I'm still sort of ticked at how most of these stuffy old farts stared at Githar when he came here."

*Alzamus sighed at the event that happen not too long ago. The shop keep and his family had come at their doorstep, politely asking for either of the Lazeranos family members. One of the politicians had just gave them a snooty look before relying that "they were busy", and closed the door on them. Of course, GL rushed over and opened the door seconds later, apologizing.*

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(Flashback to earlier)
Githar: "It's alright, GL. Anyway, we wanted to ask if... we could stay for a little while? Since Shar is being 'cleaned out' and such at the moment."

*It surprised GL that he had come right out and asked. Githar normally didn't like to ask for help for himself, and Galantros figured he must have exhausted all his other options already. In fact, the half-demon reaper was about to ask Githar if he needed a place to stay himself!*

Politician: "Aren't there shelters open for you people? Honestly, it would only be a week, two at the absolute most of staying there until things settle down."

*GL cringed, out of anger and embarrassment. He tried his best to compose himself and turned to his father's rude co-worker.*

GL: "It just happens that the Talos family are friends of ours, sir. Very good friends."

*The man paused for a moment, took another condescending look at the people on GL's doorstep, then at GL himself... before giving a simple "Oh, I see" and walking back into the room. Rubbing his forehead, he turned his attention back to Githar, Malos, and Rusty and tried to apologize again*

Githar: "It's alright, I know how they can be. I could find another place to.."

GL: "No, I insist! Besides, the 'party' is almost over! C'mon, we'll...

???: Githar... What are you doing here?

*Githar's face was one of total surprise and shock, before immediately twisting into an expression rarely seen. Disgust and anger. Malos simply blinked, and swore he could see them shooting lasers at each other with pure fury.*

Githar: "Father... Mother. I had no idea you two were present here today."

Githar's Mother: "And we had no idea that you've stooped so low as to begging. Honestly Githar, you should have married that girl. She was beautiful, obediant, wealthy..."

Githar: "greedy, deceitful, cold... *ahem* Excuse me. GL, I'm sorry I took up your time. I appreciate your offer, but I just remembered somebody that can give me a place to stay and welcome me with open arms.. Unlike SOME individuals in the past."

*He gave his parents a cold hard glare, before politely nodding at GL and walking away, gesturing for his son and robot friend to follow him.*
(End Flashback)
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Alzamus: *Whispering* "Honestly, I wish I could kick his parents out right on their rear ends myself. If only they didn't fund so many of the council's needs... He doesn't blame you, son. You know that, right?"

GL: I know... still, I feel like crap after that. After this is over, I'm going to go and visit...

Council Member: "Alzamus, you made some very fine points in today's meeting! Some very good ones indeed, although to be honest I still think the Shar-Cleansing situation could handle a lesser budget. Ah, and I see your son is here with us. Still refusing to wear your formal wear as usual? Always was a bit stubborn, eh Alzamus?"

*GL just grunted as he took a rather large gulp from his own drink this time.*

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*Githar finished unpacking, and took a seat on his bed as he pulled off his shoes. He tossed them into a corner with an undignifed "thud", before leaning back onto the mattress and staring out his window, hands resting underneath his head.*

Githar: Hmm. How appropriate. A nice heavy rain.

*He shook his head at memories past, mostly those of how his parents had been. Confident that he was alone, he sighed and mumbled something under his breath*

Githar: "Bunch of child-abandonig, greedy, no good bastards. Only a sick pair of people would disown their kid, and want nothing to do with him anymore. Fine. I don't want anything to do with them anymore either... Still."

*He fingered at the gold triangular clasp on his hood, his thumb running over the Limboian words etched there.*

Githar: "Maybe some day..."

*Rosemary participated in the mindless chit chat of women. She was radiant and alive looking. In fact most people seemed to think she was human and some thought that she was Alzamus' girl friend since they heard idle rumors from that cretin who had stayed there a few months past. It was probably his way to try to discredit Alzamus. Let them think what they want, it's not like they'll remember ever seeing her the moment they walked out that door, so they can't prove anything....

In the past if she ever attended one of these things, she always snatched a fine gentleman at the end...that was her main purpose for ever going to one of these events. They bored her to no extend and when she was alive gave her such a massive headache from all the thought noise she couldn't block out. In fact she made sure that no one remembered her presence at them before she left. She mostly stayed because she was curious about the Limbo politicians and their politics and in part their upper-class, however she found most of them to be just as boring, annoying, stuck-up, and arrogant as with humans. She'd love to take one of these fine specimens out, but she'd be nice especially since this isn't her world. She did notice the two lords of the house wishing that everyone would leave. She smiled and pretended to take a sip of her drink.

However, *continued the Council Member who suddenly seemed unnaturally fascinated with the way GL looked.* I believe this look suits him quite well even if most find it inappropriate. *He laughed a little.* Unfortunately I have some other business at home that I must attend to. Good bye Alzamus, Galantros. Come dear we must go. *With that he left. In fact a lot of the guests started to come up to Alzamus, shake his hand, and bid him good day. A lot of them seemed to suddenly remember that they had something to do that they had forgotten about. In fact the politician who was condescending to Githar and basically told him to go to a shelter, said that he plans on going to the shelters and staying there a few nights to see if they are all that terrible. When all had left Rosemary stood there smiling as she slowly started to look like a vampire again and raised her glass to them, she just loved mass hypnotism. *

Vhat vas 'cool?' I did nothing. *She wasn't going to admit to anything just in case it could get her in trouble later down the road...especially if she did it again, but her lasting smile told him that she was lying and wasn't going to openly admit that she did anything at all. No one can prove she did anything anyways. She merely gave GL the otherworldly feel she had for a few moments to attract the senses of the councilor and the one who suddenly wanted to stay in the shelter...she had looked into his eyes for a little bit...the rest was done with mass hypnotism and none but those two will remember that she was there.* Vhat you suggest vould require me to catch zeir gaze und put zem in a trance. Maybe efen in such a deep trance zat I gain such control of zat person zat zey become a vessel for me to call on vhenefer I vant to command zem. Of course vhether or not zat happenz depends both on ze person und how much I vant to control zem.

GL: "ah, well so much for making them renact that dance scene from the Rocky Horror Picture show."

*His father let out an amused snicker at that comment, before putting down his empty glass. He then took a look at the mess some of the people left behind, and shook his head*

GL: "After we clean up, I'm gonna go see Githar and the oth..."

Alzamus: "No, go on ahead now. This isn't so bad, won't take too long to straighten up."

GL: "You sure?"

Alzamus: "Go! I'll just have you do double chores next week, heh."

GL: "Funny, real funny dad razz "

Alzamus: "Who said I was joking?"

*Though obviously he was. That said, GL waved goodbye before popping into a portal. Moments later, while he started to gather up tossed aside glasses, there was a knock at the door. When Alzamus answered it, two of the council members stood there. One of them seemed a little uncomfortable... perhaps trying to shrug off that suggestion of leaving the party early? The other however seemed completely at ease, as if he weren't affected at all, or very little.*

Alzamus: "Hello again, fellas. What brings you back?"

*Rosemary noticed rather easily that Alzamus was much more casual and at ease with the two at his door, inviting them back in*

Oruth: "We thought we'd help you clean up. We would've hung around afterwards, but your friend's suggestion made Aus a bit... nervous. You know how he is with mental suggestions... he can ignore them if he wants, they even fade after a while, but..."

Aus: "It itches my brain like a b***h 'til then! Just thought I'd step outside to ease it until everyone cleared out... That said, don't suppose you could remove that little suggestion, could you miss?"

*The shorter council member, Aus, was now freely scratching at the back of his head.*

Oruth: "Certainly a nice tatic to clear out a bunch of unwanted guests, isn't it? If I had a hat, madam, it would be off to you. Say Alzamus, where's your son? Hope the usual crowd didn't give him too much of a hard time again..."

Alzamus: "A touch less than usual... he's visiting friends in Gaia-Earth."

Oruth: "Only Aus. I'm not really affected by mental or emotional suggestions."

*Oruth was a somewhat tall individual, with three arms, the third protruding out of his stomach. His head was somewhat like that of an insects, but with rather human-like eyes on each side, instead of the expected compound-eyes. His skin tone was a dull grey-green color*

Aus: "Both a curse and blessing, sorta. I can tell when someone's trying to use mind control or other such things on me easily, and I can't be affected by it easily, much like Oruth... just that it messes with me physically."

*Aus scratched the back of his bald head, though with a little less intensity this time. He was of average height, if he were human. He had two tendrils instead of arms, the ends of which split into several smaller appendages that could be used like fingers. At first his eyes couldn't be seen, until Rosemary realized they were near the top of his head... four very small black specks, blinking occasionally.*

*As they helped with the cleaning, Oruth paused for a moment and glanced over at Alzamus and Rosemary in thought*

Oruth: "Say... You know, Kref had been spreading rumors ever since he was kicked out of the council. Normally, I wouldn't believe a word that spills out of that sewage duct he considers a mouth, but... There wouldn't happen to be anything actually happening between you two, would there?"

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*GL appeared in the arcade area as usual, closing his portal as he looked around. It was awfully quiet, he realized... Black wasn't goofing around with any the ghosts... Then again, they look like they had been recently fed, snoring away on the air hockey table*

GL: Hello? Anyone here?