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It had taken Aloysius a while to figure out what to do about the body of the poor girl he had just murdered in cold blood. He actually felt bad about killing her and although he never wanted to admit it, he kind of regretted it. Magi were a dying breed afterall, and killing each other was only going to make things harder in the long run. Still he had his backup plan. That was important. 

Aloysius had arrived at the DS headquarters; a small alleyway on a non name street in Brooklyn. At the end of the alleyway was a large metal door. To most people it was nothing but an old door to nowhere, but in reality it was far more than that. It was actually an enchanted door, designed to vaporise the poor souls that touched it. At least if they weren't Dark Shadow Members. The metal was slightly warped at the edges though; an aftereffect of the time that Salem stormed the building. Pushing the door open, Aloysius walked down the metallic spiral staircase and into the atrium, most of the lights were busted, and the screens were smashed. Aloysius never really had time to clean up after moving back in. 

Walking across the atrium, Aloysius made his way to his office, noticing that the large Oak door had finally been replaced. Opening it, Aloysius walked inside, only to be greeted by Ty and Jaz. Fully closing the door he smiled. [color=red]"Didn't expect you two to be waiting for me. Feeling lost without me?" [/color] He joked. 

Jasper had been chastising her brother for the latest of his sexual scandals while Nirvana's greatest hits played in the background before Aloysius had walked in. Through a window in the main room they could see the lightning outside. The spectacle caused Jasper to laugh, while Tiberius had a concerned look on his face. 

[color=Bc8dbf]”He did it,”[/color] she mumbled. [color=bc8dbf]”The idiot actually did it.”[/color]

[color=8dc73f]”But… he asked me if…. I told him no, and he didn’t lis--”[/color]

[color=bc8dbf]”Oh, Ty. My darling, sweet brother. Aloysius doesn’t listen to anyone. You know this. He just does as he pleases, with no direction, and no,”[/color] she said, turning to face Aloysius. [color=bc8dbf]”We can actually think and act for ourselves.”[/color] 

[color=red]"Really Jaz?"[/color] Aloysius replied as he made himself comfortable in his own office; eventually sitting down on his leather chair after running his fingers along the oak desk. [color=red]"I thought you were only capable of thinking about your next fuck in between fucks." [/color] Aloysius finished before leaning back into his chair. He didn't say anything for a moment instead looking at Ty, both absorbing how beautiful he was, but also at the same time trying to worm out that puzzled expression that seemed to adorned that cute frame of face of his. 

[color=bc8dbf]”You mean like all of the other occupants in the room with severe daddy issues,”[/color] she retorted. [color=bd8dbf]”You don’t get to shame me. That’s sexist and stupid, and if you want me to add sexist to the list of your shitty qualitites, I’d be more than happy. The feminists rallies would probably have more fun with you than they do Trump - and that’s saying something.”[/color] 

[color=8dc73f]”Could you two fucking [i]not[/i],”[/color] Ty nearly growled. [color=8dc73f]”You guys can’t even be in the same room with each other for more than three seconds without going at it.”[/color]

Jasper shrugged. [color=bc8dbf]”Doesn’t matter. Can we get to the point where you bitches start arguing because he went off and killed Aliira after he consulted you and you said no? Or are we just going to ignore that…?”[/color]

Aloysius couldn't help but look down when Ty almost growled. [color=red]"Look. Holding onto Aliira was a liability. The longer I held onto her, the more likely my plan would not work."[/color] Aloysius rose from his chair and paced around the room as he carried on speaking. 

[color=red] "I noticed that when The Guild did not respond to my capture of Aliira, I had a sneaking suspicion the Guild Council was blocking a rescue effort. Which is quite ironic given that Salem has more power than them and also she is responsible for security for the Guild. Get where I am going with this? [/color] Aloysius asked. 

[color=8dc73f]”You wanted to piss Salem off so she could come in and kill us off in masses.”[/color]

[color=red] "The opposite actually. The council and Salem are bickering so much that they won't even care that I killed her. The council won't call for a witch hunt because that would be an admission that Salem was correct… all that will happen is that Salem and the council will tear each other apart."[/color] With That Al had a smirk on his face. But his eyes were still fixated on Ty. He hated him looking like this. 

[color=8dc73f]”I…. Al… you’re -”[/color]

[color=bc8dbf]”An idiot,”[/color] Jasper finished. [color=bc8dbf]”Salem is going to be pissed at the Council, but she won’t go for them. She’ll find a loop hole. She has before, and she will again. Do you ever think with your [i]actual[/i] head?”[/color]

[color=red]"Last time however Salem took advantage of the fact that the council hadn't even fully formed to stop her. By the time they had finished forming to stop her she had already ripped this place apart. The worst case scenario is she tries to go for me directly and unofficially. If she attacks me however I will be ready. We have to remember she was responsible for the death of Lana. We don't even have her body to Bury her properly." [/color] Aloysius sighed and walked right upto Ty, running his fingers along the jawline of the male. 

[color=8dc73f]”Lana’s dead,”[/color] Ty said, swatting Aloysius’s hand away. [color=8dc73f]”You didn’t even tell me that.”[/color]

[color=red]"I wanted to be sure and find the body. But my investigations have proved that Salem executed her at a private Guild Safehouse. Kind of been trying to process the loss myself. Kinda lost without her." [/color] With that Aloysius let out a sigh and moved away from Ty. 

[color=red]" Lana had the power and the brains. She was able to rally troops and keep everyone happy."[/color] He sat down in the edge of the desk. [color=red]" With Lana gone I feel so lost. However I had a backup plan. I still have Aliira's body in ice. And I have this."[/color] Aloysius reached into his shirt and pulled out a small white crystal that was attached to a rope necklace around his neck. [color=red]" I have her soul right here though best we keep this between ourselves. Given how forbidden it is."[/color] He kept looking between the two, concerned about what they were going to say. 

[color=8dc73f]”But you still didn’t tell me.”[/color]

[color=bc8dbf]”You’re just expecting to keep Aliiras soul, break one of the most ancient laws, and… do… what, exactly?”[/color]

The fact that Aloysius has technically broken one of the most ancient and most taboo laws in the magi world didn't even bother him right now. His main concern was Ty and how he was being distant towards him. 

[color=red]"Ty… It is not like I did not want to tell you. I was going to let you know as soon as I had it confirmed. I obviously couldn't confirm it and one thing led to another. Ty. I am sorry. Please understand that I am telling the truth. I can't stand it when you are angry at me."[/color] For that brief moment the fearless leader that everyone knew had gone. Instead, a more sincere, or more like scared leader had been awoken. Though as soon as it appeared, it disappeared when he turned to Jaz. 

[color=red]" Well you see Jaz, the true answer is I don't know. This crystal has been in my family for years, figured I might as well do something with it. My original plan was to use to keep Ty close to me if something happened to him. But for now I can use it to interrogate Aliira and if need be, since I have her body… You know…"[/color] Even though Aloysius wasn't a very taboo person, there were lines even he wouldn't cross, and saying necromancy out loud was one of them. So he was hoping that the duo could infer from what he had said. 

[color=bc8dbf]”So you just have her body, like… stored in the fucking freezer? And for the record, you could have told ‘the love of your life’ that you suspected that his best friend was dead, but ya know, whatever. Technical details,”[/color] Jasper said, waving her hand in the air in a dismissive fashion. 

[color=red] Not exactly a freezer. But yes, that is the idea."[/color] With that Aloysius drew a long breath. [color=red]" Like I said, I had to be sure. I didn't want to panic anyone. I couldn't find her body. So that's what I am going to work on now. I need to work out why Lana was used as a target."[/color]

[Color=8dc73f]"Lana wasn't the target. Lana was never a target. Salem wanted her on the Guilds side. You were the target. Lana was just collateral. Just like everybody else,"[/color] Ty said, his voice turning sour on the last sentence. 

Aloysius let out a sigh at the last few words. The reality sinking in. [color=red]””Look, I appreciate that everyone here puts their lives on the line to protect me. I know that I can’t solve all the problems around here, and that our cause is tougher than it should be, but I promise that i am going to fix all of this. Salem is going to pay.”[/color] With that Aloysius stood up and walked back around the office, close to Ty speaking in a low whisper so only he could hear him, [color=red]”You know I am sorry right. I wanted to protect Lana and I failed.”[/color]

[color=8dc73f]”Honestly, Al,”[/color] Ty said abruptly, [color=8dc73f]”I think it’s best if we just end the conversation here. Nothing personal. I just really need time to process the information. Just like a day or two.”[/color]

Al let out a sigh, moving away from the duo and slumping back in his desk chair. [color=red]"I know, I know. Just try and make a brave face alright. There are certain people here who would flip their shit if they found out about Lana… I will speak to you both later on anyway. I have a job for the pair of ya, just need to finalise details."[/color] 

[color=8dc73f]”Keep a brave face? Are you fucking ser--”[/color]

Ty was cut off by his sister putting one hand over his mouth, the other on his chest. Ty’s eyes were full of rage, and Jasper thought that it would be best to get them out of the same room for the time being. [color=bc8dbf]”Ty, why don’t you go and check on the rest of the group, huh? Make sure no one’s slacking off. Maybe set some losers jacket one fire,”[/color] she said, he voice soothing. 

Taking a deep breath, Tiberius simply closed his eyes and nodded his head before making his exit from the room. [color=bc8dbf]”Aloysius. I would [i]really[/i] advise you to start thinking before you speak.”[/color]

At that point Aloysius was going to speak, but decided against it. He was afterall supposed to be thinking about what he said. Right now however he couldn't see what he did wrong. Instead he just lowered his head, acknowledging he had done wrong. Once Ty had left he buried his face in his hands, elbows propping his head up from the desk, Jaspers high heeled boots clicking to the rhythm of her disappointment as he wallowed in his misery. 
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