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Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

Marinalia Romus Olympus "Mali" & Victoria Darya Romus "Vika"

Saturday - Hephaestus Manor 3rd floor & Sol City Hospital

Night time Nargles

Victoria
Victoria had a strange sensation, her legs elongated and merged into one muscular form that curled around her protectively and the warm quilt curled up with her into a warm bubble of softness. It was rather enjoyable once you accepted the strange feelings coming from her lower body. It certainly would save money on shoes. Feeling a gentle kiss she smiled and moved further into the warmth that was very comforting and rather reassuring. "Nice... Warm.. Sleepy '' Mumbling to self in her sleep Victoria was peacefully in a deep sleep.

Too tired to fully notice, blinking awake from the rather strange dream, yep two legs, 10 toes and two small feet... Wait. Something felt different and blinked to focus noticing no pressure warmth round her shoulders. "Ry... Ryan? You're warm... Ryan? You in the living room?" Rolling over to the other side of the bed was empty and reaching out she felt it was cool and empty. Where was he? Rolling back over she looked to her side table for the time, was it breakfast already? It was still dark though?

Not bothering to cover self as it was rather dark and you barely could see much , Victoria sat up and saw something next to her phone. Confused and turning on the lamp to see a note. Reading it, her emotions ranged widely and ended up confused. Why as his actions, the note and the kiss all seemed to be rather in conflict? What on earth was going on? Urgh... Too much... Deciding it was way too much to be dealing with at horrible Am in the morning. Dimming phone to a minimal light and sending a short response. "Stay safe. Sleep well. Am i that scary without makeup or was it the scales? lol? Strange dreams.
VDR X"

Hitting send, it was as much as she could think to send. Her desire to get answers was asleep, she could think of more complicated things when the sun was up and lied down making herself warm under the covers again closing her eyes and hoping to get some more sleep, minus strange dreams of being part snake. Hopefully Manami was alright and Paige got her, she definitely did not want to see her friend hurt or treated like whoever might be bothering her. Hopefully Marlin and Xia where, hopefully she was awake at least.

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Marinalia
Marinalia was tired, emotional and running on caffeine but she had stuff together and organized however not sure how she was managing it or operating on a level of being able to deal with a crisis or disaster.

Her hand remained in Xias regardless and she was not letting go, part of her was scared if she let go she might vanish or silly such thoughts running through her head. It was a source of comfort and she was drawing a strong well of strength from her girlfriend. It was rather difficult for her to see such a strong woman, so bubbly, bright and energizing laid so low and hurt. Even in the short time together she got used to her contagious energy.

Ok, her list was rather order like but right now she had a large list running through her head to deal with, several of those where ASAP and she did not have ownership of the property so her ability to deal with the keys issue. Tiredness showed despite her drive to do what was needed. "Sorry, just I'm not living there. I can only do so much. Please help me sort this stuff out. Between us, we only people she got right now. They know where she lives and has her keys... At least get the locks done, the place is wide open right now.

My favourite assholes in future English wifey inlaw then? Bit of a mouthful though. Just find the hair stuff then, il sort out the female stuff etc?. I'm sounding like my dad... Better not. If this was Maria. Nope!" Laughing along with Xia's comments she offered a small gesture to try and give and take a little with a more relaxed posture and accent now that Xia was responding, awake even though she was high as a kite.

Marlin had to smile at the comment, hungry that was a good sign at least, that or she had munchies... Did morphine give munchies, she barely remembered her experiences with the rather potent drug, the pain and many other things where a large blur in her mind. It all was rather fuzzy. Thinking of food... She should get something to eat to keep up her energy levels, or least sugar and caffeine high. Giving a gentle kiss and letting go of her hand, that was harder than it should seem ever possible "Just need a pick me up, be back soon Xia, I had promised to not get in their way to stay with you.

Umm Nurse, she been awake for a little bit, Please let me know if anything I can do to help."

Returning later with a pasta snack pot and some drunken doughnuts, it was hardly good for her uniform but tonight was an exception. The Nurses were finishing up and Marlin a little more refreshed and now with some food ate one handedly holding her hand as Nurses worked for reassurance earning a few quiet comments and a smile from the nurse on duty desk. "love you too Spicy egg.

Police lady I left a message, il do again in morning to make sure. I trust her to come through." However high, those words made Marlin smile and squeezed her hand appreciatively. Home, her mum had basically given her carte blanche to do whatever necessary to look after her while she was unable to get there. That was both scary and also showed that she obviously had made a very good impression when they met in Jamaica. "Home... The Manor. Your mum called and asked me to look after you. Might be a while so it's your home too. Carlo, Security there is way tighter, guest room for her mum and someone usally there to keep a eye and help. Practical, it's nothing personal.

Not sure, depends on how doc thinks you're doing. At earliest if doc signs off on everything? it's not gonna be till tomorrow... Umm today? afternoon or even a few days if they want to observe you. It's a fair while past midnight. You were out for hours... I was so scared.`` Remaining calm with a little of her clipped accent and steady clear tone ever so present in her job failed rather rapidly and emotions just took over revealing how much she had been scared by the whole event and waiting. Part of her wanted to make the arrangement permanent, it was nice having someone to come back to night.

The phone call had surprised her, while nurses had worked Xias mum had transferred her to look after Xia legally and do whatever it took. While she had made a good impression the fact she had trusted her daughters health and wellbeing to her after some 3 months had rendered her a bit speechless for a while until verbally prodded back to reality. Regaining her composure a little to continue, and putting a little pressure on her hand just glad to feel it back. "you're stuck with me, I've already faced down an angry Carlo, not sure if he hates me for it or likes me for it... Your mum's making plans to come, I offered her the guest room, it was the least I could do all considered... Plus she was rather nice to me.

You just get better so one day you can add another surname to my stupidly long name tag?" Joking with the last one, Captain Marinalia Romus-Olympus Alexander... Yeah. That would be mouthful. Do name tags and ID come with 2-3 lines? Sure that comment might raise a few eyebrows but she already was down as"Future English wifey" as a phone contact, what was the harm in it? Plus it might get her mind off being in hospital a little, hopefully good drug induced thoughts than flashbacks maybe.

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Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

Marinalia Romus Olympus "Mali" & Victoria Darya Romus "Vika"

Saturday - Hephaestus Manor 3rd floor

Night time Nargles

Victoria
Victoria was too worried to notice Ryan's issues having several of her own weighing on her mind heavily. Between her own, family and friends issues she had enough to distract her from noticing Ryan was also grappling with something back and forth. He seemed to take her habits rather well unless it was just being polite and hiding what he truly thought?

Victoria insisted on closing the curtains herself, however unsteady she was and one handed she valued and treasured her independence. It was more a matter of proving to herself she could do it, Victoria had felt helpless before and that was her worst nightmare. "I got this. Relax." Gentle but insistent about it, she wanted to manage it however much help. Would have been practical or easier especially using one hand. "your a guest. OK, feel free if you need to, especially if you're making breakfast. Kitchen, well you might have to make do abit." He did offer, their kitchen was... Not the best stocked or equipped but neither of the Sisters where the best cooks out there, healthy cooks but not the same standard as Ryan would consider food.

Shortly after sliding under the quilt with a little help and it had been a long while since someone tucked her in, it was nice. Giving a smile while he seemed to frown at his phone, something was important but tonight really was not. The time to ask though and thoughts turned back to her attire for a second. Not wanting to seem like, but... That was how she felt comfortable and however soft it was not the same.

Sleep not coming easily, Victoria was not sure how long passed before Ryan returned and when she had slid off the top half of her sleepwear to get comfey and try and get some sleep tonight. Her sister had not told her if Xia had woken up, that woman had been a major help to her confidence and returned the Marlin she knew after weeks of her shadowy form that was not quite complete. Too tired to care yet too worried to sleep, hopefully Paige could help her friend too, hopefully Ethan did not attack her family or friends, his issue was with her, her choices. Too many what ifs, hopes and worries.

Not sure how long her mind wandered down those roads she felt an arm wrap around her Neck and bare Shoulder. Relaxing a little at the human contact "Warm... Sleepy." Not moving the arm, she slowly drifted into a worried and slightly broken sleep, not fully able to shed the stress of the evening. Her brain did not fully formulate things and merely just worked on a minimal level and merely snuggled herself below it.

Hopefully the ship could ride out the rough seas that came to assail the sisters vessel on the horizen and beyond. There was nothing she could do about that tonight.

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Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

Marinalia Romus Olympus "Mali" & Victoria Darya Romus "Vika"

Saturday - Old Starboard pub - Taxi - Hephaestus Manor

Night time Nargles

Victoria
Victoria was unsure of Ryan's intentions with the card, what did he intend to be doing or planning. The two obviously we're not the best of friends nore punching each other and attacking each other with plates and things. Least it not ending with a bunch of cops. Following Ryan's lead she was rather content to let him take charge for this time.

Reaching the car, his directions though where a little wonky as the main Olympus estate was located in England, the larger property was rather much a home to several generations of Olympus with separate properties located on the much larger estate and main house housing 3 generations of the family. "Hephaestus Manor, Park View Road, near the old band stand. Olympus Estate is just outside London Ryan. Might be a rather expensive fare." smiling, she wanted to get home not just end up doing random loops on the City routes. Maybe it was known as the Olympus Estate, not worth the effort finding out.

Not letting go of his hand, she was rather worried about the whole situation, too much had gone in the past night, Xia she did not know closely but she was nice, nice to her sister, so she was worth the worry. Her friend too, then add Ethan and Ryan, and everything. Too damn much... Just too damn much for one person to take. "It's been an intense night. I'll be OK, just... A Lot of stuff all in one go. Xia, helped mali a lot. Manami is a good friend. Ethan, I'm too tired, but safe to say, I have my faults... Mistakes definitely but also reasons." Leaning her head against his shoulder she cat napped part of the trip back, barely half awake eyes closed peacefully and trying to least get a little peace and serenity.

Reaching there house, she lead them past the gate after giving the cab driver a nice tip, up the marble drive before leading Ryan to her suite on the third floor. "Wrong door, that room not been made up, you can if you really want to, but I'm exhausted. Kitchens first floor, living area, office and so. Bedrooms this floor, ballroom and so ground floor." Leading him in, past the living room with the ensuite just off the to the side and dumping her bag, coat and cane onto a chair, waving past a sensor to turn on the lights. "Sure, make yourself comfy. I'll be a short while, I need to remove my makeup." Smiling at the kiss and vanishing into the bathroom to change out her dress, remove makeup and such things Ryan probably thought were Greek. Singing along to a pop hit in Russian while she was brushing her teeth and so. Then her moment of oops, crap and damn. Forgot a top as so used to not having anyone else about... Stood just in pajama shorts, her dress had let her get away braless... Oops. Hand towel be a bit useless and laundry day... Nothing was working out today.

Her rooms were mostly decorated and furnished comfortably but relaxed and without the grand plaster work of the ground floor or marble floors. An antique dressing table in the corner covered in a scattering of make up, hair brush and other general stuff a woman used on a regular basis. Her laptop lay on a coffee table and general a forgotten mug. Round the mirror and on the wall Victoria had a large collage of photos, ranging from a much younger Victoria with her dad and mum on various trips and milestones, her and her dad in far flung places, then Marlin came into them, Maria and others in Russia, England and Africa.

Holding her dress across chest, not that she was shy or fact doctors did so many tests exams and so that she did not instantly realise how her comfort level might differ. Hopefully Ryan was not scared off by how petite, or visible in bright light without distraction, faint scars of silvery marks from IV points and Various monitors that were in long enough to leave a Permanent reminder on her arms. "Umm... Sorry. Got used to doing how I'm comfortable. I don't sleep in much. little memento from my teenage years." Closing the curtains one handed with her balance took a little doing bit between flashing the nigh unlikely someone out there, or a little trouble. Trouble every time. Popping round to the walk in wardrobe off the bedroom, why her bathroom was off the living room was a... Curious layout. Ensuites off the living room, and there's a few cables over there if you need a charger. Might work anyway"

Popping back round dressed in sleep shorts, comfoey sleeveless top with a snoozing cartoon Polar bear with a eye mask and dropping next to him brushing her long hair into natural state after and giving him a kiss on the cheek though it took leaning up to reach. It was probably cute for him, for Victoria it was effort."Thanks... You been nice to me. Even despite everything. Hopefully good news in morning." Yawning, Victoria climbed up the bed and slid the under covers, just sending a text before leaving her phone on the end table, with a charger on quiet mode. Warm under the covers, she was least comfortable if still rather worried about everything. She left off texting Marlin or Manami, they probably had more important messages and did not need distractions."D. Plan B. Set it up. Same time as last. VR"

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Apendix 1. House reference plan

House and Grounds updated

Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

Marinalia Romus Olympus "Mali" & Victoria Darya Romus "Vika"

Saturday - Old Starboard pub

Night time Nargles

Marinalia
Marinalia saw how Carlo was hit fairly hard by prospect Xia could be in it for the long haul, it was hard to hate the guy however much Xia ranted, raved and had insulted him he still was there when it mattered. Sure the shell was a bit bad but the yolk was in the right place. Raising her top to show the faint line of a long scar across her stomach. "I never... I know OK, it may take time but she recover. I was a top athlete before that..." OK, she was shaking now, she had admited that to Carlo of all people, she hoped Xia realised what she would do for that woman.

Lawyer. Sure, it was less interesting than he thought though, mostly admin, and symtuff but there may be some useful information out of it. "Sure, honestly, it's not. It's not like TV law, mostly just making sure all her bills are covered on insurance , any difficulties with her job, and prep for any restraining orders or such. She got it bad enough without that bullshit too. Yes Carlo, I'm not exactly poor, before you waste time digging, oh come on, you wondered... I'm Maxamillion Olympus granddaughter, OHI, Europe, Heavy industrial." Sipping her coffee, still a little shakey though obviously she had time to think though what was needed, though Xias mum had helped greatly. She was honest with Carlo, he was future English wifeys in law of sorts, plus he was gonna be part of all this regardless. Better be working with than against. "Not exactly South Side... They got to be noticed somewhere?" Not wanting to hive away all her secrets to Carlo, her father definitely was a shade of grey, dark grey to near black at rare moments. Xia did not mind, but Carlo? Would he start asking for stupid shit... He still was a unknown quantity.

Marlin smiled at Xias comment, she was awake that was infectious despite the tears in eyes. Happy tears, overwhelmed tears nor sad tears. Massaging her hand gently with a watery smile and little pink flush realising finally how intimate she had been in front of him, no shame, just noticed how close they where and how he had not known or noticed before. "umm, so, might be putting up with me for a while. Snow bunny, nothing more creative? You never saw Victoria, she looked more like Elsa until recently...

Drink babe, slowly though... Bit at a time. Peobbly feel like a desert but you need to take it slowly. il stay with you, your mum seemed to be unsurprised... You just get better, I got this OK honey? " Helping her drink abut of water from the coughing, following the nurses advice to the final punctuation mark, there good graces let her stay at bedside and it paid not to upset the benevolent dictators of the hospital. Extremely careful and gentle, the Blonde had a suprsing talent with kids growing up, sick people and kids where not too diffrent. Her mum had not even asked where she would be, it seemed the family trait to dig up truth was very prevalent down the generations.

Turning more serious, Marlin had plans and Carlo was going to help, or she would throw him to his mother and aunt and having met Xias mom, damn she would not want to be on the wrong end of her. "questions can wait abut, she high as a kite right now. Ask when the mess wear off? You know how to get shit done... I need shit done.

Locks, this bastad maybe knows where she lives. Swapped, ASAP. I want that place secure by lunch time. B, she going to be with me for a while so once that's secure, can you sort what she has left, get some basics like a tooth brush and so? Be a afew days but that would be a big help. C, anything, well... Black she needs, you know, that hair stuff etc is a whole different universe to me. D, Il sort out some clothes, I know what she likes from Jamicia and rough sizes, but I know that's quite a stack in cash, Xia does her job for love not money, so give me your bank, il transfer over enough to cover and some to spread about to find answers. Yes, I know your... Aquientences are not free, so... My dad's a little grey, I know your not exactly putting our a APB.

E.. Forgot E. They probbly have her car keys, can you, just deal with it, whatever needed. I have my hands full here looking after her right now. Please... Cannot do this all on my own. "

Marlin halted her list, he. He was a bit of a asshole at times, silly and annoyed Xia no end but he knew how to get stuff done, and have it done. Quicky, and this was family, she could trust he not skip out on family when she saw how he reacted to her hurt. The money was touchey but the locks alone would be several hundred dollers alone, more maybe to have someone out by morning was ending, the misc items could add up and she did not want to make things any harder than they had to be. The left over, well she did not want to know how he spent it just that it would help gain results, money talked a unique and universal language.

Listoning carefully to Xia, she have a afwrmetive squeeze to her hand, and nodded. "The Marshal, Umm... Paige, Blonde... Laser eyes, southern accent? yes. That's her, il call her Xia. Carlo, she asks, she get you Don't have to meet her."

Finding her phone and the saved number, she had hoped she never need it but, well, it was needed sadly. "Paige. Its Marlin.

Need your help. It's bad. Xia was attacked badly tonight , strange stuff been going on, missing stuff, and just not Normal. You have a reputation for getting shit done, and being relentless hunter.

Then this.. She badly hurt, only just barely woke up, broken hand, bruising, lots... Of... Its bad. Please help. She asked me to contact you. Her phone is bust up, and she high on whatever drugs they her on. Right now I'm looking after things, only person bar her cousin in a 1000 miles. already got my lawyer working on a few basics.

Hospital. Under Xia Alexander. They will be able to direct you, I was more concerned getting here to get eaxct detials.

Please. I can look after some things but not hunt down the bastad who hurt her." Hitting send, hopefully she helped. Her sister might dislike her, Marlin had nothing against Paige, she flew her to Catalina, peobbly would again of asked, that was fun flying and a new challenge going costal. Catalina was not most popular landing spot, and she had not slown open water much at all since leaving Alaska.

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Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

Marinalia Romus Olympus "Mali" & Victoria Darya Romus "Vika"

Saturday - Old Starboard pub

Night time Nargles

Victoria
Victoria had to admit, she did not message, but he had not asked, how many weeks it been. Either way both had some part in this mess, well her opinion. "and you dropped into the 1903 Romonov" Ball and could not message either?"

Victoria leaning on her cane, Ethan had laid into Ryan, everything had gone from a vaguely normal evening with her sister to a utter disastor zone of a event, one friend being maybe stalked and her sister currently at her girlfriends bed side and potentially seriously hurt. Short of Inky being reincarnation of cluthu and destroying the city how much worse could tonight get... Scratch that... There already was a cluthu cult... Who served a excellent sea food BBQ. "My next major appointment is Tuesday, 2 weeks, 10am.

I was easy... You joined me... Willingly. One rule for you, another for me? The only one is abit of biology and some national borders. Oh.. And the whole hacking. Near perfect timing of a event so few knew about it on one hand. Fishy... So much security broken for fuck all gains. Someone else found... It rather suspicious. not room for a private word at the party, in my own home...

Maybe I'm paranoid... But somehow I feel. Someone out to get me. Somthing is rather wrong. It's not worth it Ryan, he just trying to cause discord and divenrgence to his advantage. Don, t let him manipulate it against you.

Goodbye. I've entrapped no one... Paid no one, or threatened... What am I a vampire succubus luring men to suck there life forces and devour there souls as my thralls? I might have pale skin, dark hair and foreign accent but alas... I'm living and breathing as you are. If I was. Well id not exactly be using a cane to walk that's for sure.

The local Cluthu and inky vs fishily named fishermen are after members If you belive the silly... They meant to have excellent sea foods. Looking up was annoying, it was hard to be serous being over a foot shorter than both, nearly a foot and a half. Looking up suckled and put things on there terms and you below. Being the height of a average younger American tanager had some real disadvantages. Not even 5 foot...

Looking overto Ryan, she just gave a universal look that told her she wanted to leave, did he really want to argue this out or should she find a cab home? There weherw still plenty of them running 24/7. Sol had a few advantages. "Please... Just leave it." adding very quietly, barely a whisper aimed at him. Victoria had her fill of trouble for a whole month.

...

Victoria was especially vunrable tonight, that was true not that she wanted to admit weakness while Ethan was around. Who could take finding out your sisters girlfriend was taken to hospital, your friend in potentially big trouble and then blackmail and controlling people trying to manipulate her. It was too much for anyone to take in a matter of a few mere hours.

Her limits where long past and all she wanted was to leave, sleep and hopefully someone to cuddle. When he took her hand she leant her weight into his arm for support, forgoing the cane and trusting him to aid her balence. If he did not realise she was more frail before by some oblivious nature, he soon would learn but also putting a fair bit of trust in letting her perceived weakness show to him. He was quite a bit taller by over a foot than she was, Victoria came below his shoulder in height and maybe close to half his weight or there about, it was hard to tell to be completely accurate. Looking over with hurt and tired eyes, right now she wanted to be anywhere but here. "Please, just anywhere but here. Too much tonight. Thank you." Her Russian tinge remaining strong even when whispering, the British was barely present still highly emotional though her anger to Ethan had been replaced by a tired resignation at the nights events.

Leaving maintaining a surprisingly tight grip on his arm as leaving not trusting herself fully given all the shocks she had recived that evening."Cuddle me tonight, I just need someone right now" Victoria just gave him a look that told him she was after a little kindness after all the dramatics.

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Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

Marinalia Romus Olympus "Mali" & Victoria Darya Romus "Vika"

Saturday - Old Starboard pub

Runways, Race cars and the Rumba

Victoria
Victoria giggled, she was rather much enjoying her self and the back and forth. Princess, maybe not, but she was a lady, a maybe not quite lady like lady, she rather much had more fun not being a prom and perfect princess. "Well, Princess Victoria expects a gentleman to sweep her off her ones feet. Anything I've not cooked is good by me... I'm a little less skilled in the culinary arts than I am building security systems." Park View, well yes it was a little high end but it hardly was colonial times or the era of the Tsar. "its my sisters home technically at moment, just me Mali and Isosef has his own small apartment in a annex building. My dad lives in England unless he at sea with my. Wait step mum now. My family is a little... Unique. Dad works for a interesting profession.

Strangers are only friends we have not made in your case." Giving him a smile, yes her family was a little well crazy, strange and different. Though that was all normal to her. Marlin technically controlled the home, especially since she inherited a fair bit off her grand mother and the one whom the home was one of her favourites. It was only right in a strange way she controlled it. Her inviting Xia to move in? He doubted Marlin would hesitate to offer her shelter if she needed time to recover.

Victoria felt his arm tighter round her waist, obviously he was concerned about the matter. It was scary it could happen to anyone... No one was immune from the crazies. "No, we have no plan, your scooter only seats two. Paige is... I may not like her but she will handle it if there's trouble.

Your noble steed awaits sir knight after I send a missive to my fellow lady in distres." Trying to make light of the worst, there was nothing she could do easily to help. Not directly anyway. "OK, just stay safe OK. Yeah, fame has a real darkside. Call her, please. Rather not see my friend hurt. OK, let me know if you need me to though. Friends help friends even there in a tight spot.

LVDR x" Victoria signed off her text and hit send then the whole happy wave that existed, died a horrible screaming abrupt death as it ran into a solid wall of porcupines on meth.

Turning round recognising the voice and dark grey eyes turning to ice, she really was not sure if Ethan had her best interests at heart. The reveal, it w as a huge house, there house with 2 private floors. He close the moment in front of the press. Then the video, that was plain suspicious. When you narrows it down very few knew what they did, few knew much about the upper floors of there home or which bedroom she chose. It was the first major event there in decades. Somthing was just not right. They had to have a reason to attack the system, it was hardly simple or hardly one that would make them a fortune like a bank..

Urgh, she hated mysteries. "I have never claimed whom is the father nore tried to pretend whom they are. I value my privacy, nore do I want to drag in the stinking gutter realm of the press.

Athos was also a Alcholic, who died alone losing his son in a war. But luckily I do not have a illigimate son to challenge you to a fight to death." Victoria dew her name from the book as did the rest of that group, she had read it and least one of the sequals. When you spent so long in hospitals waiting for appointments you need to do somthing to keep entertained.

Talk, maybe they should have but also he was one to talk too. They had one bar fight, a night of passion and a rather intense outdoor exercise session. This was a rather fucked up mess, granted she had not helped it at all but he hardly had kept up communication or even asked how she was. "We do. However fucked up we cannot exactly press control Z, the buns already in oven.

You left me to handle this alone Ethan. You left me to be worried, to have to change my entire life, job and more. You never asked about my appointments, or the risks I'm at...

Engagement... Ring... I might be no nun or white virgin but that's, somthing different. That was... That was you not even know... You not even knew anything about what that carries with me." Victoria was in a rather... This situation was a mess, she just wanted to go home, curl up and forget tonight ever existed. Xia hurt, her friend maybe stalked now this...

Then came the... Well the worst. Nope. She was not giving up, backing down or rolling over. No, no fucking way was she going to surrender her child, she had a not so small fortune, resources at her disposal and a rather stubborn family behind her. "I might not be a doctor but it takes two to make a baby. I have rights and you have no evidence, I should know as I spent past several weeks confirming citizenship issues because im legally dual.

So... If I choose anything but you want me to, il lose my child, and your basicly going to blackmail me for years like this right? . How gentlemanly of you Conte le Fare in the short answer.

Abuse, controlling and manipulation. Hmm.. Why do I see a large red flag? No. I'm my own person. Not yours, no one but my own. I'm not some. Barely 18 girl just out of school. If you think il back down over my own child or give them up without using every resource at my disposal to destory any threat, you more a fool than this cities major." Victoria's accent taking on a rather cold edge. Heavily laced with Russian and growing more emotionally charged. Victoria really was seeing a darker side to Ethan that really have her reservations about him, serious reservations.

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Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

Marinalia Romus Olympus "Mali" & Victoria Darya Romus "Vika"

Saturday - Sol City Hospital

Night time Nargles

Marinalia
Marinalia aka the Future Eng. Wifey refused to back down and a protective instinct kicked in refusing to give an inch despite the fact Carlo was trying to intimidate physically and aggressively pushing the coffee at her. Backing down was not an option, she cared for Xia more than most probably thought and likely did not think she would stick about. "Coffee, milk one sugar please. I'm too tired to argue over coffee." Marlin despite her light sleep and small yawn. It was very late and she had probably been up on and off getting on for 16 hours straight and not a calm late evening. She was not leaving till Xia woke up, she would not leave her like this. Fuck no.

Once they both returned, Marinalia rubbed her forehead and downed two paracetamol to blunt the growing headache that was making her feel like the close to a day without any deep sleep. "Help, thanks. I was... Attacked badly when I was younger. You better expect Xia could be shaken up badly. She might not be Xia you remember for a while" Not revealing her scar but being honest with Carlo, Xia might not be badly affected, she might be a complete mess, it be seen when she woke up and was off the major pain killers.

"Not sure, all i can say is it makes no sense... They left her phone, took her bag of clothes that hardly high resale. Even I know stolen shit sells for a fraction, and a fraction of low is worthless.

No cast solid proof you can take to a judge. Just a bad feeling, things not quite right. We were staying at mine this week. I really was worried. I voted her over as my home has more security, cameras, gates and sensors the works. It was her to tell. I was not going to break her trust. This has... Forced it.

Fates a... Fate must hate me... We were going to talk about exactly this. I won't her healthy and bastard punished much as you do..." Marlin was not in a mood to give an inch but she also realised he was least meaning it, he wanted to help, better try to be civil if she stuck with Xia, Carlo was about too. "Il keep you in the loop before her phone gave in, I'll try to have it fixed. last thing was the Uber and a message to me. Got my lawyer checking things too, just making sure there's no problems. Xia not be in a state to answer questions for a while don't even dare." Adding a steely tone to the end of her sentence, she really meant it, Xia's mum asked her to look after her. She was not reneging that promise.

Her emotions currently running raw and at the very surface soon took a rapid change feeling a squeeze on her hand and hearing her weak but very familiar voice, crying at the fact she woke up and returning a gentle pressure on her hand giving a kiss on the forehead. "I'm here baby. Hey. Stay. Still, you got pretty badly hurt. You in hospital honey. Carlo made it here and worried about you, you safe now. Just lie back." Trying to keep her from moving too much so not make self worse carefully as possible, with her voice making her concerns and worries completely clear. Shaking, worried but also relieved she had woke up. Marlin was scared deep down she might not have. "Your mum asked me to look after you, and I mean to keep it". Catching Carlos glance, he had not really seen them together much it major details or events, though she was beyond caring what he thought or about how public her display of affection was between extreme emotions and sheer tiredness not giving many fucks. "umm... Yes, we might be a little closer than you realised if your eye brows up near the roof are saying anything." Joking weakly in a small way to try and soften things.

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Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

Marinalia Romus Olympus "Mali" & Victoria Darya Romus "Vika"

Saturday - Old Starboard pub

Runways, Race cars and the Rumba

Victoria
Victoria smiled, yes that might be a bit basic but it would get about and she was feeling a little vulnerable realising what happened to Xia only a few hours ago. Vespa? It certainly was a contrast from the classic American model he was driving before. Her Bentley was not the most practical for city traffic but it did pass the comfort factor by a wide margin. "Thankyou my knight in chefs whites. You look good in them." Giving him a gentle peck on the cheek in thanks and resting her head on his shoulder a short time, long black hair cascading down and contrasting greatly with the whites.

What did he thank she needed? Did he even know what an female considered requirements? Ok, yes she had grown used to a few comforts and luxuries that made life nice. He probably thought one shampoo and body wash was perfectly normal and that you could maintain a clear bathroom side... "I might be used to a certain standard of living, though I'm not a bad guest. I'm sure it's perfectly comfortable. Forward, you're confident in your charms. I'm not too far on park view if you want to return me to my tower oh brave knight and willing to brave a more feminine home as an alternative.

Except for brunettes whom seem to wander in perhaps? everyone needs a break, you need time to look after self. Being your own boss has a few perks. Apart from the Embassy love meeting mornings, and I'm not exactly my best." Victoria was teasing, ok teasing fairly heavily as her dark grey eyes sparked with a little fun. Smoothing out her black and white dotty 50's style dress with leggings under for warmth that made her look a bit gothic pin-up girl, that was the intent anyway and adjusted her long starless night back hair to lazily cascade down her back with subtle waves that had taken way longer than Ryan would ever understand. She had not planned anything just wanted to look nice tonight for the fun of it, it seemed fate was pushing other ideas her way.

"fair warning. Im, not a morning person. If you're sure you want me. I prefer a continental breakfast, decaf, 1 sugar and cream. just to let you know." Deciding a rather clear answer though the fact he was over 6 foot and she was under 5 foot took a little creativity, something she had got used to being 4'9 and a fun challenge. Giving a little smirk and sparkle in slate grey eyes sliding over to perch on his lap with skirt rising a bit and being rather lighter than she probably should be. Taking the initiative she wrapped her arms around his neck to steady self and kissed him rather directly and pushed back into the seat a little. Breaking the kiss after answering his question with a cheeky smile though kept her arms around and kept things rather hard to miss. "Need that in writing or that enough? I can remind you if you like"

After a making most of her little position and flirting and slid off carefully as it seemed Victoria had made answer perfectly clear. Resting her head into his shoulder, Ryan made a handy comfortable spot. "your comfy, bad time to be hungry for a snack." Victoria certainly had a far more interesting evening than she was expecting.

...

Glancing over to her friend, well what did she call him now? Eh, that would have to be a choice for later. She had 2 languages to choose from. About other matters, her whole brain seemed to have been over worse right now and that could wait for later.

Turning to see a beep on her phone flashing and glanced to see it was her friend. She had very much enjoyed there outing to the mountains and the relaxed hours just talking, though not normally at this house. She slept earlier for her beauty sleep.

Swearing in Russain under her breath and noting Ryans confusion with a side glance but dealing with her initial plan first. Paige. Marlin knew Paige and she had a... reputation that had spread far, further and deeper than maybe she even knew. While many unsubstantiated claims she had a reputation more like a veteran old west sheriff and a relentless hunter once you fell foul of her. If half was true... "Some asshole is scaring my friend. Stalker maybe... She the model I went for afternoon tea with for lunch. I'm helpless right now to do much...". Marlin, sending her a message, hopefully, she had wifi... No, wait... Wait... Marlin sent her a photo one time a few months back on what's app about the whole surprise... Same phone. Yay, she forgot to upgrade! Go brain.

Victoria thanked her rather excellent memory at times, attaching the photo to a text message to Manami. It was rather frustrating how little she could do to help in practical terms. "Manami, you got anywhere safe to crash for a night or few days until you can make it secure? Change the locks and all that's shit? If it's safe to do so? Or barricade the door for the night and so until you can do anything?

Umm... Stuff missing, creepy feeling, odd message or that shit? It's pretty creepy and majorly not normal! Be careful Manami!

Call Cops if you need to, the number on card, Marshal, tough one. You be safe if she comes! She hunted down the trash who hurt my sister.

Stay safe! I could send Isosef over in the morning? Let me know and I'm and him over to pick you up! " Victoria hit send, there was not much she could do at all, that was not Good. So very not good. First Marlin and Xia, now this, why did this city have to have so many fucking weirdo's!

Sighing and resuming her comfortable position. "Why... Why are there so many nutters in Sol it seems? Sometimes I wonder why Mali chose this place of all places."

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Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

Marinalia Romus Olympus "Mali" & Victoria Darya Romus "Vika"

Saturday - Sol City Hospital

Night time Nargles

Marinalia
Marinalia was shocked when she had found out how extensive her girlfriend's injuries were, broken bones, concussion, internal and external injury. The Nurse just kept going down the list as the shock grew. Thankfully the nurse asked her to sit down first before she told Marlin.

Before she fell asleep Marlin answered Xia's mum saying she was at the hospital and someone had made it given how they were over a thousand miles away. Plus Xia's mum had been rather kind to Marlin when they met so she owed it to her to keep her in the loop. Her accent was clearing broadcasting her concerns and fears through a determined edge when it came to saying she had invited her to stay if she needed it and that offer was open regardless what she needed or the cost incurred doing it. She was going to look after the Island girl just as well as she had helped the English Biscuit.

A mostly asleep Marlin who was barely conscious jolted awake somewhat and looked over to see Carlo blinking her eyes still adapting to the light and transition with no real resolve to argue being woken so abruptly subconsciously giving the hand she was still holding a little squeeze hoping she realises someone there. "Carlo? Give me a second to wake up. I'l be back hon, not going away." Not even leaving the statement a option she gave Xia a gentle kiss on her undamaged section of cheek and got up stretching by walking round room, though gave a minor glare at his look at her in a shorter skirt, long legs, fitted top and leather jacket that had been her pillow on wall. She did not have the mood for flirting and pulled a cracked but serviceable phone out her handbag that was clearly identified by the case as to the owner "somehow they found her phone at scene dropped and missed or passed over. It was not hard to work out we were a little close. You might want to sit down and bring us some coffee, it's not a shortlist or simple situation." Much as been... Well, an asshole at the time it was obvious despite the arguments her cousin did care about her when shit hit the fan so softened her tone and handed him a note for the overpriced machine.

Waiting for him to return she nipped to bathroom thankfully a kind nurse had offered some supplies to remove most of her makeup so was not feeling so awful and looked less a mess. She really owed them a fruit basket. Heading back in she waited for Carlo holding Xia's hand and rubbing little circles into it hoping she notices and wakes up. All the machine and her being out was terrifying in a gut-wrenching way. "Thanks, i needs a pick me up.

She hurt bad, not yet woke up and might not be tonight. Her hands gonna be a few months to fully heal at least. She is so strong... How can she be so hurt..." Sadly sighing and explaining the rest as best she could, it was a long list of injuries. It was very obvious she did not go without a real fight. "Getting angry at me not help, and no one else is hurting Xia more than she is... Quit being a twat. sit down and drink your overpriced coffee..." Her eyes glinting ice-cold deep grey pits of doom and a clear steely and rather a crisp accent. Much as she wanted to see someone pay, she was not taking shit for someone else. "Who? Who is pretty unknown right now. Whoever did it took her bags and vanished pretty fast. There was something, she felt like someone following her, something... Off. back of your hairs on neck sticking up shit. Things missing and just something wrong. She was going to my house because the security of the manor is quite a bit stronger.

A week so we could relax, life got in the way, work out what to do. Did not want her to leave really. I was worried about her, she finally took me up on the offer. Then this...." Cursing the situation, she was meant to be safe and cuddled in marlins arms, not like this. "Found her... Some man... Oh.. And a Uber driver. He was due to take her to my place. Not tell me much, I'm her girlfriend, not officially on lists. You may be able to get names I cannot.

I'm gonna turn a blind eye. We both know what end you want. I will look after her though, I owe her for helping me out a dark hole, I'm not letting her down now." Making it rather clear, Marlin was not going away anytime soon and Carlo would just have to get used to it. Besides she promised her mum she would look after Xia and that was not one she was going to break. It was clear, he had the same look she saw in the men her father worked with. Carlo was not exactly out for handing someone over to the cops. She knew the whole snow bunny reference, though gave a little smirk that thr bunny was currently a rather protecting Polar Bear or artic wolf instead.

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Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

Marinalia Romus Olympus "Mali" & Victoria Darya Romus "Vika"

Thursday - Sol Mates (Light lane) - mixed locations

Runways, Race cars and the Rumba

Marinalia
Victoria just got off the phone to the lawyer and sighed, the fact they had already used them twice in a short time was not exactly great was it? Trouble seemed to be magnetic and pull to the sisters. "Thanks. Yes. Sol Memorial Medical Center, Not sure, just find out what you can, not sure if we need you but better safe than sorry." Closing the call and probblyneould be home if some monster had not decided to get there fun beat in up a woman. Merlin's face told it all, things where not exactly minor or just a few bruises, if they contacted her? Who was the emergency contact? What on earth was going on?

Suddenly noticing Ryan as she remained distracted on the phone and not thinking it had taken that long or sat on hold for however long it was. "Oh, hey Ryan, Mali not scare you off, you seem a little nervous?

Sorry, Marlins girlfriend was hurt, had to arrange some support. Took a while. Busy night it seems." inviting him to sit down and giving a light kiss on the cheek as a greeting that came naturally. "So, you alright? Seem a little shaken up?" Victoria was fairly attentive to things around her, she had to be being more frail and also to see problems coming up or avoid sections that would be less stable to lean her weight on a somewhat narrow rod with a handle.

"umm mind walking me to my Uber later? I had it booked earlier but that was before Marlin had to go?

Umm? You meant that text? Because. Oh fine. You want truth...I do not want to see you hurt because of me... I do not know how E... They may react, or who they know. Let's just say I suspect something strongly. I just want to warn you. You been a friend.... And I try to look after them.

I don't want someone else to pay for my crazy life twists and turns. My family take a little getting used to." Victoria just did not want to scare him off but he had got far enough that she could not really lie to him either. "You really want me when I'm Pregnant, by someone else, and your nice, well-off, and probably have a dozen other women by just cooking a meal?" ok, a little self depreicating but it was good to make it clear. Seriously confusing question.

Why did he like her? Most people would run a mile from her given her situation and how much crazy things happen to the sisters. Why? Why would someone want to volunteer for that? Xia was a pretty amazing person to stick by her sister regardless of everything and helped her heal. Placing a tiny hand in comparison on his to reinforce the point and jog his brain to reply to the Raven haired and pale grey eyes woman.

Should she tell him about her family. Or what she did? Had she scared him off yet or not? Was he really that crazy to join her shenanigans.

"You not run off yet... I'm not that scary hopefully. Maybe when i first had to quit my morning coffee." laughing with her distinctive mix of English and Russain accents. Trying to break the tension. She really eas not a morning person, quitting caffeine cold turkey was rough and anyone before 11am or so had learned to leave her be for first week. Her pink and purple vertical highlights where beginning to fade to the tips to just it's intense natural black darker than a moonless night.

She still was rather worried about her sister and Xia who condition was unknown. Obviously not good situation, it was rather scary if they contacted her girlfriend. Did she have family... She mentioned a cousin? But he was potentially unreliable. Her mother and father according to Marlin lived on the other side of country. That must be pretty horrible for them not knowing what's going on.

Turning back to Ryan it was concerned, the few times she met Xia, well she was nice. Her energy was rather infectious. "Soo... How you finding fame as the iron chef of Sol?" Smiling, a silly question but a little distraction from all the worrying thoughts.

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