JEALOUS DEFINITELY HEXED CRYBABY For the first time in an age, Timothy was permitted to stand, and this gift did little to offset the ongoing misfortune. Straightaway he yelped and put a hand up to cover Annie's [i]indecency.[/i] No, hold that thought, that hand was also needed to cover the vampire's indecency. And Annie's. While he was at it, could he also cover Elodie? No? Was he sure about that? Perhaps he could, no, too many vampire abs, can't have that. So maybe if he just kept, yes, he could avert his eyes strategically as he moved his hand to cover the majority of the hot spots. Yes. Alright. That was the plan. Stick to it, Crompton. [s]And no peeking, you pathetic mongrel.[/s] "S-sir, if this is about the assignment," he placated in Samael's general vicinity. (Why couldn't he have left the door open? Why?!) "If you'll give me five minute's peace, I'm sure I could have it done and ready to turn in..." [quote=@Anarion] CREEP WHIPPED TRUANT Annalee is having some weird feelings right now. She did her thing and the hypnotism is wearing off. But she's still got a lot of complex feelings. Okay she got Timmy here. Samael manipulated her. Samael hurt her earlier. She flinches when the finger touches her jawline. Just for an instant, she can't help it, okay?! But then his touch is soft, and delicate. He gave her his shirt, too. That's very kind of him. It felt warm, protecting her from the chilly air of the library, cool to preserve all those dusty old books. That was nice, wasn't it? Maybe he'd just reacted badly before, maybe... Her head swam and she leaned into him. "A werewolf flung me out of a school tower and I had to leave my shirt with the sphinx at the entrance to get everyone here. And Elly-belly very nearly dragged Timmy right past the library to the [i]Angel's room[/i] instead, which is why I had to practically tackle them in here." [/quote] He doesn't say anything to you Annie. No, no, it's fine. Really! There's no need. He's seen quite enough. You cursed him at Samael's behest. You let Samael feed upon you. (And don't think he didn't notice [i]that[/i] little mark.) You lied to his face about wishing to help him, only to bring him straight into a vampire's clutches. And you nearly tore him in two to make it so. Now here he is, cooing over you like a gentleman suitor. Speak your piece, or don't. It matters little. He's seen how it is, and he's seen quite enough, and if by chance you see him through his shielding hand, you'll find that he doesn't wish to see you at all. [Spending a String on Annie to tempt her to pull away from Samael. Show some tangible shame for what you've done.]