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As she planned, Claudette listened to Kara and Mariah as they explained their abilities and motives for joining. She was hoping that she wouldn't have to play therapist slash den mother for another pair of idiots, but they seemed... [i]okay.[/i] 

Though, the last few people that seemed [i]okay[/i] ended up being some nasty pieces of work.

Kara showed Claudette her sigil and then she transformed her hands into wood. Almost on instinct, Claudette looked around to make sure that nobody was looking. Fortunately, for this park, at this time of day, everyone was playing, jogging, or enjoying themselves. However, she had to make sure that she gets it [i]abundantly clear[/i] that she should be careful using her abstraction in the open like this. Or else... they'd draw attention that they don't want.

Kara explained her Awakening and her motives for joining the Coven and Claudette figured that she was mostly looking to get to the bottom of this foolishness. [i]Just like me.[/i] Claudette narrowed her eyes. Honestly, it wasn't that bad of a reason for joining the Coven. Opposed to some of the other weirdos they got who want to live out their fantasies of being a supercriminal or a gangster. Fortunately, the Coven gave [i]them[/i] the runaround.

"I am like you, Mademoiselle," Claudette quickly assured her as she stuck her hand out and an orb of smokey-darkness appeared in her hand. She was more than certain the Blind couldn't see this. "In the fact that I am magic, like the two of you."

She assured them before she continued. "I am no expert but I believe you are an Awakened... you got an ability from the stress from that fight and it reflects some aspect of you. Of course, I wouldn't know since I am not one, but there are a few Awakened in the Coven who got their abilities from a similar experience. Maybe you can speak to them? Share some experiences." Claudette was briefly tempted to bring up Herik and Emily.

[quote=Kara][color=brown]”If you need some kind of help with something, I can talk to people about things. Negotiating, I did it in high school and it stopped fights. I’ve only been out of school for a year. I didn’t come here to cause trouble for you, and I don’t know how I can help you and your people, but I can try, if you want.”[/color][/quote]

"I believe you," Claudette assured her that she had believed everything that Kara had said, "Your abstraction should be enough to bring to the table to warrant you coming in. However, I would appreciate another level head, but I'll get into that in just one moment."

Then it was Ms. Mainline's turn to take the stage. She agreed with Kara before she demonstrated her ability and then Claudette's eyes shot open when she applied the effect to the gazebo. Not out of shock or awe of her ability, but she didn't know who was here and what they could do. Or even if the effect could be seen by the normal people - she was under the impression that almost every ability was invisible, but there were those few. Though, the effect didn't exactly do anything to tell Claudette what she could do... unless she can just illuminate things. 

Then cool. 

[quote=Mariah][color=#F3128D]"Mis Abuelas told me a while ago, in some kinda vision or sort, that I got both they powers in one or somethin'. They showed me some stuff but said it might be a bit different cause I'm mixed-- whatever the hell that means,"[/color] Mariah elaborated, [color=#F3128D]"So basically if anyone shoots fire out they ass at us we good right now. Them Abuelas mentioned some other stuff I might be able to do but real talk? I kinda forgot most the vision. I mean? It ain' exactly like I get shot by magic constantly? And I only discovered how uh. This one-- this one worked. Th-this cause it ain't much really. Sure ain't like Miss Trent over here."[/color] [/quote]

Claudette narrowed her eyes as she picked up on the change in tone that Mariah just displayed. She was just all energetic and jokey merely a few moments ago, and now she seems to be losing that composure. Almost as if she was... hiding something or lying. Suddenly, Claudette figured that she was hiding the full extent of her abilities or identity.

"... I believe you're an Adept," Claudette answered softly, "Before I continue, let me say that you two should [i]please[/i] keep your abilities under wraps in public like this. I know, that [i]you[/i] know, that the normal people - or Blind as we call them - can't see our abilities in action. But, they're not the problem..."

Well, it seems that they're at this bridge, Claudette knew that it was time to cross it. Because she was already set on letting Kara in, but she was a bit hazy about letting in Mariah - but that could change. She had to give them the details on the nitty-gritty.

"... Let me just get this out of the way so when you find out later, you don't feel like I [i]lied[/i] to [i]you[/i] or anything," Claudette began, "But, the Coven has run afoul of a few different groups. Just two weeks ago we were attacked by the-" Claudette made sure to stop and finger quote, "FBI who came after us because we were flippant with our abilities and they tracked us. And we also angered the "millionaire playboy" Blake Schmidt after..."

She trailed off as she tried to find the words.

"... One of our members had relations with his wife and he made a pact with a powerful Apparition that came to attack us. In that incident, we were betrayed by..." She paused for a moment as she realized that neither of these two probably had a clue what an Apparition was yet. "... A so-called ally of our group who killed one of our sisters. We solved both of our situations but I'm just trying to let you know that things are a bit dangerous here."

Claudette was not going to blame them if they didn't want any part of the Coven and left, which was why she wasn't sugarcoating it. She was going to tell them the way things are. "You may have to fight, but I promise you if you help us, we will help you. To the best of our capacity."

Claudette shrugged.

"What I'm asking is if you can handle that? I would not hold it against you if you choose to leave."

Then she had to address Mariah a bit more. "Can I get a clear explanation of your ability?"

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[b][code]The Beach House.[/code][/b][/center][hr]

[quote=Vashti][color=darkcyan]“What-the-fucking, why-would-you-even, I-can’t, so-stupid, I, what? [i]What? [b]What!?[/b][/i]”[/color][/quote]

It seems that Vashti was at a complete loss for words. Honestly, from her perspective, it did seem pretty fucking overkill, and kinda weird. However, neither Madison nor Emily showed even the slightest amount of remorse for their actions. 

"Sorry Vashti," Emily said as she pushed some hair out of the way of her face. "But we gotta filter the weirdos [i]someh-[/i]"

[quote=Isla][color=f26522]“Wow, that sure was something!”[/color] Clapping could be heard as Isla walked up behind Madison and Emily while they did the gayest high-five as if absolutely nothing had happened. [color=f26522]“Is that how you treat all prospective members? Could’ve gone pretty badly if it was anyone else.”[/color][/quote]

"What the hell?!" Both Emily and Madison said in unison as the chick just popped back in like it was nothing. Of course, they had to remember they have seen weirder shit (In Madison's case that was a bat peen), still, they were hoping that this chick got the memo.

"This is how we treat weirdos that trespass!" Emily shouted at her as she slammed a foot on the ground and balled her fists up.

[quote=Isla][color=f26522]“Anyway, I hope you’re not gonna throw me out again! Cause I can do this all day and believe me, you’ll get tired of it before I get tired of teleporting.” [/color][/quote]

"Yeah, about that..." Madison said as the Jaws reactivated and she grabbed Isla by her pants and shirt yet [i]again.[/i] The door was already opened when she chucked her out into the beach again.

Then she turned around and Isla was there.

"Take the hint, sis," Madison said as she walked over, grabbed her, and threw her out in the same fashion [i]again[/i]. Then she was there again and Madison dragged her outside and as she did so, she spoke, "Look, we don't want your ass here, sis! We got enough weirdos as is! Think we wanna add more!?"

And away Isla went, flying through the air and Madison was partially tempted to add a corny quip to the end... and then she turned around and Isla was there. After throwing her out three times Madison realized that she was probably dumb as a box of rocks and unable to take a hint. Or well, getting thrown out of a building three times.  

"Okay, this isn't working," Madison admitted, "Looks like we gotta play [i]hard-ball[/i]."

She walked over to the open door as she wet her lips, puckered them, and stuck two fingers in between them as she loudly whistled. 

[h3][i]"Chompy!"[/i][/h3]

And it wasn't long before their twelve-foot long pet alligator came running around the building, climbed the stairs before he walked up to Madison. She squatted down and affectionately patted him on the head before she pointed at Isla.

"We got an intruder! Sic her!" 

And Chomp immediately charged Isla.