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♦ Children Of The Moon ♦ (Teen Wolf Roleplay)

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Xerxes Arvanitis

Location: Sky Lakes Medical Center.
^{Interacting With: Syleste Vos (@Vicier), Gage Brooks (@BlackPanther), Cassandra Arvanitis (@Caits), and any others in the room.}

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He was attacked before he even took a step inside of the room. A hot-headed, temperamental young boy stormed across the room to himself and Syleste, demanding answers - accusing him of hurting the young girl he loved like a daughter. Keeping a comforting hold on Syleste, Xerxes had very little body language to work with. Peering down at the young man from over the tops of his glasses would just have to do. Clearly, he was unimpressed. So much had happened that night - they were all scared; he got that. But that didn't mean that they couldn't act like the adults that they all desperately wanted to be treated as. And this one was acting like a little ankle-biting dog that needed constant supervision. This one must have been Gage.

Before he even had a chance to reply to the young man, to try and calm him down and ease his mind that Syleste would be just fine, he watched as his daughter instead put herself in the middle. For him. At first he was slightly annoyed - he was more than capable of handling the situation but then, taking a moment to think back to everything she, herself had gone through that night, only made that small amount of pride in his chest for her grow larger. It didn't matter if they were friends or not, what became clear to Xerxes then and there was that Cassandra would defend him against anyone, and though that could potentially lead into more dangerous situations than this, she did, in fact, come from him and he could expect nothing less.

"Easy, son. Your girlfriend is going to be just fine." He felt Syleste shifting in his arms, reaching out for the boy in question and he let out a soft sigh. Normally, he wouldn't have had a problem with someone taking her for the time being. But she was poorly bandaged and one wrong move could easily bleed her out. It was too dangerous. "She's going to need some stitches. Immediately. Possibly some minor surgery after I've done some X-rays. But she requested coming to you first." He looked around the room. Zoe was due any minute. They really needed to get this little "meeting" over and done with soon. The longer Syleste remained unattended to, the worse her condition would get. His dark eyes glanced to the clock. Five minutes. If she wasn't there in five minutes, he'd take Syleste and go, no matter how important whatever Zoe wanted was. He wasn't about to make Syleste's life any worse than it already was.

"I will tend to her immediately once you're both satisfied that the other is okay. Don't be stupid, kid. Let me do my job. Let me help her."

♦ Children Of The Moon ♦ (Teen Wolf Roleplay)

@BlackPantherThanks :)

♦ Children Of The Moon ♦ (Teen Wolf Roleplay)

@BlackPanther Xerxes already has her in the room Gage was in... o.o Last line of my post.

♦ Children Of The Moon ♦ (Teen Wolf Roleplay)

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Xerxes Arvanitis

Location: Sky Lakes Medical Center.
^{Interacting With: Syleste Vos (@Vicier)}

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“Gage..!”

Xerxes winced as the Siren's scream rang out throughout the hospital. His heightened hearing made the cry almost unbearable, and for a moment his vision became somewhat clouded with black spots. A twisting knot formed in his stomach, making him think that for a moment, he might just lose that right Twix stick he managed to eat before all of this had happened - his lunch. But his reaction was more to the fact that he didn't need any other doctor rushing in to help him with a screaming girl. Gods... if they only knew... He had this under control. He had to. He was one of the only ones in the hospital that knew of the Supernatural world - hell he was a part of it.

Instinctively, Xerxes pressed a calm hand to her chest, willing for her to relax while his opposite hand remained firm in finishing off the Penicillin injection. He had worked on so many squirming toddlers, and hell - even grown men - to have enough of a practiced hand for her sudden movement to not affect the application.

"Syleste... please. You have my word, Gage is fine. He's in a lot of pain right now, but he's... healing... quite quickly, actually..." He wasn't sure how much he was allowed to say. Not even a Werewolf himself, he didn't dare cross that line with Klamath Falls' Alpha. Though it was clear already that Syleste took no part in the Werewolf curse from the bite. For a moment, that perplexed him. He looked Syleste over from the tops of his glasses, mulling over the point. If everyone else was healing quickly, there was a reason she wasn't.

That smell...

He always thought it was just a part of her - well in a way it was. But it wasn't until that very moment that he was able to determine what it was, combined with the recollection of what her scream had done to him.

She was a Siren. Though whether or not she knew it was beyond him. Unfortunately, however, that was not his place to be the one to tell her.

Closing his eyes for a moment, his hand still on her chest in an effort to get her to relax back down, Xerxes took a breath before pooling into his magic, calling upon his ability of empathy to further relax the blind girl. He hated using emotional control on others, however he found as a doctor, it came in handy a great number of times and even perhaps saved lives of those who just couldn't sit still.

Once she relaxed and laid back down for him, Xerxes pulled the needle from her arm and taped a cotton ball to where he had punctured her skin. Going over just a few more things, such as her temperature and blood pressure, he finally felt okay enough to move her for a few moments. However, he already knew that she was going to have to remain in the hospital for a day or two... unlike most of the other teens that had been brought in... and his daughter...

Oh Cassie...

"Alright, you're clear for now. Let's get you to Gage but I want you to take it easy, alright? Those cuts are going to need stitches and I don't need your excitement making your injuries worse." Xerxes paused for a moment, thinking. Just how was he going to get her into the room where Zoe wanted them all? He could call for a wheel chair, but Gods knew where any of them were in this damn place. It could take hours to locate one...

"Actually, I don't want you walking right now. I'm going to carry you, okay? At least until I can get those wounds closed up properly."

Hesitating for a moment, Xerxes removed his rubber gloves and after a soft nod of her understanding and approval, he bent over the hospital bed, scooping her up from it and held her to his chest in a strong, safe hold. He let up on the emotional control a bit - like reducing the dosage of a medical sedative. Though he would wait until she and Gage were in the same room before he lifted it completely.

"Just relax. I've got you. You're safe here. Everyone is safe." he consoled her softly, carrying her out of the room and into the specified one the rest of the teenagers were to gather in..

♦ Children Of The Moon ♦ (Teen Wolf Roleplay)

@BlackPanther Xerxes is an angel, not a human lol

♦ Children Of The Moon ♦ (Teen Wolf Roleplay)

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Xerxes Arvanitis

Location: Sky Lakes Medical Center.
^{Interacting With: Cassandra Arvanitis (@Caits), Linus Teague-Winslet (@Oliver), Zoe Flores and Syleste Vos (@Vicier), and Melissa McCall.}

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She was there, safe and warm in his arms, and then she was gone - drawn away by Zoe's careful hand. His soft brown eyes looked to her, a flash of hurt crossing over them for a small moment. Why? He had just undergone the most terrifying moment of his life - the moment he wasn't sure whether or not his daughter was alive - and she was pulling them apart? Cassandra was just getting into what had happened - that bit closer for him to know that she hadn't been bitten. Oh Gods, please let her not have been bitten. That was why she wasn't in a stretcher like the others, right? She had played it smart - hid somehow... maybe tripped over a log and hurt her hand... He refused to listen to what his heightened senses were starting to tell him.

“You can both kill me later for that, but right now, I need you to help me out. Cassandra, your friend over there, the one shouting out at the top of his lungs; I need you to help him into that room there… the one with Aron and Cody in it. Once you’re there, just sit down and relax, your dad and I will be in there in a moment with the rest of your friends.”

She was taking control, though not over his domain like the Druid had, but of the situation that she knew better than anyone else in that room. Ever since she had approached him when he had moved himself and Cassandra to Klamath Falls, Xerxes had formed a bond of respect for the woman. Keeping Klamath Falls safe, looking after an entire pack, running a successful restaurant... Despite not knowing (or refusing to connect the ties that pointed straight to what had happened), the series of events that led up to this situation, he found that not only did he respect the Alpha, but he trusted her too.

“Xerxes… I will answer any and all questions you have; but right now, we need to get them all in the same room so I can talk to them all, and so I can explain to them what’s actually happening… I’m going to go this way, you go that way; when you come across one of the teens, take them into that room, and I’ll meet you there.”

Xerxes tore his somber gaze from Zoe to look to his daughter, seeing it clear in her eyes that she didn't want to leave either. But she was strong, and knew what she had to do. He watched quietly as she went to go and help a boy - Sebastian, and couldn't help but to feel a swell of pride rising in his chest. That was his daughter. Strong. And always caring for others.

"Tend to the boy." Xerxes told Melissa, watching briefly as the small child began to seize up. He was in capable hands. He wouldn't have trusted him to anyone else right now, given the situation.

Sighing and taking a moment to run his fingers through his greying hair, Xerxes headed off in the direction that Zoe had instructed him to go. He wasn't even sure what he was looking for anymore. He only knew some of Cassandra's friends-

Oh...

"Syleste?" The bright pink hair was unmistakable against the white sheets of the hospital bed she had been put on. He rapped his knuckles on the open door a few times, letting her know that he was coming in. "Syleste, it's Doctor Arvanitis." He paused for a moment for his voice to settle into her mind, hoping that the familiarity could help calm the obviously rattled young woman. He was just glad that his daughter and Syleste spent enough time together that she would know who he was.

Silently, Xerxes crossed the room and sat on the edge of her bed, clearing his throat to give the blind girl an idea as to where he was if his weight sinking down onto the bed wasn't enough.

"Syleste, you are going to be just fine. And your friends, my Cassie, are all okay. But I need you to relax for a minute, alright? I'm going to take just a few minutes and check you over, and then I can take you to Gage. Sound good?"

He waited for acknowledgement before he stood back up. Donning the rubber gloves, Xerxes spent the next few minutes checking her body over. The most severe, by far, was the puncture wounds on her shoulder. The skin around the wounds was already dead and decaying and the blood coming from them needed to be stopped. After bandaging the wound to the best of his ability for the time being, and then addressing the wounds on her side, he gave her a quick shot of penicillin. There was much more that he needed to do, sure. But for now, it would have to do. At least until Zoe was able to explain just what the hell was going on to everyone.

He could really use that left Twix stick right about now.

And a beer... or five...

♛ Yoshi's Stash ♛

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Alder James

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"Please be patient with the bartender. Even a toilet can serve only one asshole at a time."
~ Alder James.

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General Information

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Name: Alder James.
Nick-Names: Al, Batman.
Gender: Male.
Species: Human.
Occupation: Head Bartender
Place Of Origin: Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Age: Twenty-Four Years Old.
Date Of Birth: 2nd of April, 1992.
Scent: Black Bod cologne, beer.

Appearance - Human (Twenty-Four Years Old):

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Relationship Information

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Relationship Status: It's Complicated.
Sexuality: Straight.
Partner: It's Complicated.
Father: Lawrence James.
Mother: Coleen James.
Siblings: Renae James (Oldest sister), Lori James (Second oldest sister - deceased), Amy James (Third oldest sister - lives in Utah), Blaine James (Older brother - lives in Corvallis, Oregon).
Pet/s: None

⚜ In-depth Relationships ⚜

Relationships

"If you can find someone that can be your happily ever after then nothing else matters."
~ Alder James.

⚜ Respects ~*~ ☯ Neutral ~*~ ☮ Friends ~*~ ♫ Best Friends ~*~ § Tense ~*~ ♥ Crush ~*~ ⚤ Significant Other ~*~ ☠ Enemies ~*~ ♦ Unsure

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Personality:
♦ Stubborn ♦ Determined ♦ Romantic ♦ Funny ♦ Creative ♦ Insecure ♦ Technical ♦

Alder has always been hard-headed. Having always wanted or needed attention from his older siblings, everything became a competition to prove that he could be just as smart as they were, or that he could be on their intellect. He likes making points or bringing up technicalities in conversation, though those who don't know him too well consider his conversations more of an argument.

He finds it hard to put into words what is on his mind or what he is feeling and often-times expresses himself by means of music or writing. His creative side ranges from creative writing, expressive drawing, playing music and coming up with spontaneous ideas that could potentially become a plot for a movie or video game.

When he sets his mind on something, Alder will not take no, or defeat as an answer. When something sticks true to his heart, he will fight for what he wants until he gets it. He is stubborn by nature and almost always refuses help from other people, wanting - needing to do things on his own. However on the rare occurrence that he does rely on someone else, he has more than likely given in to his insecurities, making him a fragile, angry mess.

Socially he is quite popular, seemingly. At work, he is a big thing and all of the regulars and co-workers seem to love him. He's funny, quirky, and almost always smiles and knows how to treat the customers like friends (with the benefit of being able to cut them off whenever he wants). He even gets invited to their parties (which is weird coming from the regulars who are all almost in their forties or older) but when it comes down to it, Alder doesn't have any one person he can truly call a best friend, anymore. The girl he has fallen in love with over the internet and met a few times was that person, but she has since found someone else to call her best friend, labeling him as simply "still trying to figure it out." His friendships no longer run blood-deep like in high school, but seem to be on the surface only, which helps very little when it comes to his insecurities.

Romantically, Alder puts everything out there, making the person he loves know without a reason of a doubt as to where his head is. He buys gifts and organizes events. He can even be sappy by coordinating their every day lives into the little things that have built their relationship, such as taking his girlfriend to Lake Tahoe (a surprise) when the subject matter of Tahoe was how they first met. He remembers the little things, such as favorite song, smell, color, even how she likes her hair to be played with in specific areas. He's a great snuggler and a solid rock within the relationship so long as things are good. Though his insecurities often lead him into believing things that aren't there, which have caused many problems.


Likes:
✔ Beer.
✔ DC/Marvel Comics and Superhero Movies/TV shows.
✔ Legos and other random nerd collectables.
✔ Disney/Fairy tales.
✔ Animals of all kinds.
✔ Sports.
✔ Music.
✔ The color red.
✔ Video games.
✔ Sports.

Dislikes:
✘ Not being told the whole truth.
✘ Getting put on the back burner for someone else.
✘ Early mornings.
✘ Organized religion.
✘ Hate on the LGBTQ community.
✘ Tweakers.
✘ Sleepless nights.
✘ His own insecurities.
✘ Being alone at night.

Hobbies:
Alder is going to school as well as working full time as a bartender. In just a few months, he will be graduating with a Bachelors in Game Art and Design where he hopes he can one day get a job and make millions on video games. When not doing school work, he spends his days off either with family or on Skype his his girlfriend/not girlfriend and/or her friends, either playing video games, writing creative stories, or just talking.

Strengths:
⚜ Loyal- When it comes to people he cares about, Alder is quick to put them first. He is solid when it comes to keeping secrets for others, making him a reliable go-to person that many people find comfort in going to for venting. There isn't anything he wouldn't do when it comes to the people he loves and his motives are never questioned. When someone he loves is in trouble, or someone is giving someone he cares about a hard time, Alder is not afraid to tear that person down and make them feel worthless. No one messes with those he cares for.

⚜ Handy-man- Alder's father taught him at a very young age how to take care of the house in the ways that mean being a man. He knows how to split and stack wood, mow the lawn, check circuit breakers and fix petty little repairs that most people would have to call a repair man for. He can fish and camp on his own, clean and cook fish and if he really wants to, cook up a fantastic meal to feed quite a few people.

⚜ Fun-Loving- In general, Alder is a really easy guy to like. A bit of a social chameleon, Alder's personality adapts to certain people that he is around, especially when dealing with different waves of regulars that come in and out of the bar. Some people he can talk sports to all day, while others need a more personal approach to give advice on their daughters problems, while a third group he can talk sex and farts. He's seen as fun, compassionate, easy-going and love hearing the stories he has to share about his younger mishaps.

Weaknesses:
☠ Insecure- Alder doesn't have a whole lot of self-confidence. Everything he ever had when it came to relationships outside of his family was just settling. He's had his fair share of using and even abusive girlfriends that got him nowhere, which made him believe that he wasn't good enough for anything else. So when presented with the possibility of what it is that he wants, he often times casts doubt, not wanting to be hurt again.

☠ Jealous- Alder doesn't do very well being "second best" in almost anything. Competitive by nature, Alder simply just likes to win. Whether it be coming in second in a college bowl pool, or having his girl looking at someone else, Alder doesn't like it. Though he keeps quiet about his jealousy most times, if things continue to pile up that feed into his securities, he will be due to explode.

☠ Impulsive- Learning how to live life the way he wants, Alder has quickly come to realize that he is rather impulsive despite it being a trait from the start. Despite his usual organized nature, there are times when a certain opportunity will present himself and Alder will delve in head-first into the situation without thinking too much on it. Examples being buying an Xbox one when he didn't exactly have the money, or falling in love with a girl who already had a boyfriend.


Brief Biography:
Born the youngest of five, Alder was never really expected to be much of anything. After the murder of his sister Lori when he was only two, his parents practically gave up in raising him the way that they had his other siblings. He grew up never knowing Lori, but the massive amount of friends his family had made it near impossible for Alder to escape any stories and legacies she left behind.

Being considerably younger than the rest of his siblings, they took to being his baby sitter for most of his life. His father was a firefighter, and hardly ever home, but Alder idolized him above anyone else in his family. Though he was never allowed a puppy like he always wanted, Alder spent a good portion of his time with his family, mostly camping or doing get-togethers for food. He felt somewhat secluded from his older siblings, though he and Blaine had a decent relationship. It wasn't until he was eighteen and graduated from high school did his older siblings start to want to bond with him. Generational gaps amongst siblings is never easy.

He managed to graduate on a somewhat higher level of academics than his peers, though he wasn't anything significantly special. Most of high school he spent it drinking and skipping, though used his charm on his teachers to always find a way to get a good grade. During his senior year, he became quite serious with a girl he eventually married at age twenty. However as soon as they said their "I do's" something changed in their relationship that eventually spiraled down into almost nothing.

Alder just grew to accept that his relationship was the way it was. However finding a friend online he had common interests in, that friendship slowly developed into something more romantic, though by pure accident. Alder realized quickly what he was missing in his marriage and found it in the girl he met online. He knew what he wanted, finally, and decided he no longer wanted to live a life of settling. The straw that broke the camels back came when he found out that his wife had been lying to him about finances, and unable to take it anymore, Alder divorced his wife and became more involved with the woman he met online, despite her having a boyfriend.

Since then, Alder has gotten a job at Mia and Pias and what started out as a simple dish washing job turned into Alder becoming the Head Bartender at the parlor. He has gone to Australia once to meet the girl he knew he was in love with and she has come to visit him. Both times, they experimented with a relationship, though each time she has gone back to her boyfriend. However a promise remains in the air, a promise he is willing to be patient for. Because she is everything he could ever want, and he knows that she loves him too.

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Supernatural Information

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None at this time.

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Other Information

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Other:
Alder suffers from chronic depression that was passed down to him genetically by his father. He began medication for it when he was just twelve years old, however now as an adult, Alder didn't want to become dependent on any drug and quit taking them. With his girlfriend/not girlfriend in his life, it helps him out a great deal and he feels fine. However, when she isn't there, it's very easy for him to spiral down into a crash landing that not even sleep can help.

Diagnosed at fourteen years old, Alder has a condition called Long QT Syndrome. It is a condition that relates to the heart - an irregular heart beat. There are times when his heart just decides to stop, which results in him losing consciousness which has been dangerous in the past. He has passed out in parking lots, church, and even at work. Though older now, he has somewhat of an idea as to how to know when it is coming and can prepare himself so he doesn't fall where he can get injured. He has been in and out of hospitals and treated like a guinea pig, as the doctors don't seem to know exactly what is wrong. He has had two heart surgeries, the latest being done only a few months ago.

Alder isn't an avid smoker, however when stress gets to him he will indulge in a cigarette or two to help take off the edge. However he has taken to purposefully leaving his cigarettes at home so he doesn't smoke at work.

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Theme Song

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Theme Song:
"Breaking the Habit" by Linkin Park.

Lyrics:
Memories consume like opening the wounds
I'm picking me apart again
You all assume
I'm safe here in my room
Unless I try to start again
I don't want to be the one the battles always choose
'cause inside I realize that I'm the one confused

I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
I don't know why I instigate
And say what I don't mean
I don't know how I got this way
I know it's not alright
So I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit tonight

Clutching my cure
I tightly lock the door
I try to catch my breath again
I hurt much more than any time before
I have no options left again
I don't want to be the one the battles always choose
'cause inside I realize that I'm the one confused

I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
I don't know why I instigate
And say what I don't mean
I don't know how I got this way
I'll never be alright
So I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit tonight

I'll paint it on the walls
'cause I'm the one at fault
I'll never fight again
And this is how it ends

I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
But now I have some clarity to show you what I mean
I don't know how I got this way
I'll never be alright
So I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit tonight

♛ Yoshi's Stash ♛

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Xerxes Arvanitis

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"The world is slowly evolving into a place where the things that we have seen as being taboo are starting to open up a bit more."
~ Xerxes Arvanitis.

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General Information

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Name: Xerxes Arvanitis.
Nick-Names: Doctor X, Xerks.
Gender: Male.
Species: Angel.
Occupation: Surgical Doctor
Place Of Origin: Corinth, Greece.
Age: Thirty-Eight Years Old.
Date Of Birth: 14th of August, 1978.
Scent: Amber, Vanilla Musk.

Appearance - Human (Thirty-Eight Years Old):



Appearance - Angel Wings:

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Relationship Status: Single.
Sexuality: Straight.
Partner: None.
Father: Thanasis Arvanitis (Lives in Greece).
Mother: Agathe Arvanitis (Lives in Greece).
Siblings: None.
Pet/s: Xerxes bought his daughter a Rottweiler puppy a few years back and though it is technically her dog, he seems to like the dog just as much as she does.
Other: Xerxes has a teenage daughter that he loves and cares for. She is his entire world.

⚜ In-depth Relationships ⚜

Relationships

"A daughter needs a father to be the standard against which she will judge all men."
~ Xerxes Arvanitis.

⚜ Respects ~*~ ☯ Neutral ~*~ ☮ Friends ~*~ ♫ Best Friends ~*~ § Tense ~*~ ♥ Crush ~*~ ⚤ Significant Other ~*~ ☠ Enemies ~*~ ♦ Unsure

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Personality:
♦ Fun Loving ♦ Incredibly Protective ♦ Compassionate ♦ Sociable ♦ Patient ♦ Insightful ♦ Iron-Willed ♦

Xerxes grew up knowing what it was to need things. His parents struggled to keep them afloat financially while still trying to provide the best life possible for him. Watching that struggle for a great many years, it humbled Xerxes' heart to be grateful for what he had, but also to not be afraid to strive for more. Though always seen with a rather goofy smile on his face, deep down, Xerxes is a rather insightful individual that tends to think on moments in his past as he no longer has to fear for his future.

His fierce determination at giving himself and his family a better life pushed Xerxes to the limits while he was in school. He even worked a few jobs outside of school to save up money to attend college where he knew he wanted to help people. Even when it became tough, his iron-will pushed him through his own limits, resulting in the man graduating top of his class and having the means to move to America where he could get the best college education as a doctor.

He has a daughter that he would lasso the moon for, if she asked. He keeps her under careful surveillance though knows that she is at the age where she is due privacy and freedom. It kills him inside, seeing her growing up so fast, and is still adjusting to the role of her best friend and father is starting to change. Though that doesn't keep him from scaring away a boy or two that has come over that he felt might be interested in her.

His years as a successful doctor keep him a patient, resilient man, always ready for the next task at saving a life. Though not always successful, Xerxes is the kind of guy that will go over and beyond any regular doctor when it comes to sharing the bad news with the family. He is courageously compassionate and loves with a heart that isn't quite capable of any humans biology.

Quite sociable at work, Xerxes is that one doctor that his coworkers are always inviting to parties and special events. Though he chooses these outings carefully, as his daughter is always his first priority. Though when amongst friends, his infectious smile and almost boyish attitude make everyone feel comfortable in his presence.


Likes:
✔ His daughter.
✔ Animals of almost all kinds, especially lions.
✔ Living life without financial worry.
✔ A cold beer.
✔ Thunderstorms.
✔ Sports.
✔ The color orange.

Dislikes:
✘ Teenage girl hormones.
✘ Fighting with his daughter.
✘ Having to be the bad guy.
✘ Not having a mother for his daughter - not having a wife.
✘ Self-centered attitudes.
✘ Most teenage boys.
✘ Sleepless nights.

Hobbies:
Xerxes is a rather busy man and has very little personal time outside of the hospital. However, whatever time he does have he tends to spend with his daughter. Whether it be camping, horseback riding, taking her to a sports game or watching movies at home, he is happiest when the two of them are bonding. However, now that she is older and out doing her own things, Xerxes has become somewhat of a regular at Mia and Pia's for a beer or two a few times a week, either by himself or occasionally with friends.

Strengths:
⚜ Compassionate- Xerxes is a kind, gentle soul that usually goes beyond his reach to ensure that someone he cares about is being well taken care of. Even if he doesn't know the person directly, he is known to still show care and concern for those that are going through something hard and has even donated a good amount of money for various causes, surgeries, therapies and so on.

⚜ Surgical Hero- Xerxes is a skilled surgeon and one of the most sought-after at Sky Lakes Medical Center, even having enough feedback for those in the surrounding cities to want to be seen by him.

⚜ Fun-Loving- Xerxes has an infectious personality when not having to remain serious and concentrated while working. He loves making people laugh and feel good about themselves and telling stories that often puts him in the center of attention.

Weaknesses:
☠ Insecure- Xerxes spends a great deal of time at night wondering if he won't ever be able to find a mother for his daughter. Though he knows its his own fault, as after losing his daughters mother, he's afraid to open up again.

☠ Over Protective- with those he loves, it oftentimes causes problems between himself and whoever his best interests are in. It has drawn him apart from his daughter a number of times, especially as of recently.

☠ Only knows how to "man"- if it weren't for his daughter, Xerxes would be perfectly okay with coming home after work and popping in a TV dinner in the microwave. He doesn't cook for himself, as he never has time, nor does he do laundry or keep the house clean and instead hires people to do it for him if his daughter doesn't get to it first.

Brief Biography:
Xerxes was born the only child to two angels, Thanasis and Agathe. Though they wanted more children, financially there were unable to as Xerxes grew up in near poverty. He watched his parents struggle for years to keep them financially afloat for his behalf so that he could learn and go to school. So he made a decision at a very young age to be so successful, he and his family would never have to worry about money ever again.

He got himself a few jobs while in high school, saving up what he could to get his foot in the door of a college in America he had his eyes set on for a few years. He graduated top of his class, and after giving his parents what money he could spare, he left Greece to brave America where he knew his dreams could come true. He spent a good number of years studying on becoming a doctor, knowing that not only could he help people, but he could get paid very well for it as well. While in college, he met a woman who he had a brief relationship with. Though intent on marrying her, even after she had his child, he never got the chance as Leukemia became a very sudden factor in her life, and took it very shorty after. Xerxes felt that he was to blame - if he had studied harder, he could have found a cure to save her. He still feels that sense of helplessness and never wants to have to revisit anything like it ever again.

He raised his daughter on his own after that, miraculously graduating college and landing a job at the local hospital. As he grew as a doctor, his skills improved so much that he was able to have his choice in whatever hospital he wanted. After doing some extensive research, he decided to move himself and his daughter to Portland, Oregon where he could continue his practice at OHSU. The two of them spent a great number of years there, but the drama in the medical field began to grow, making Xerxes' hair start to gray. He wanted no part of it. So shortly after, he transferred to a small town in Oregon called Klamath Falls where he could continue to excel in his profession where the drama was so much less.

He has been living in Klamath Falls ever since. Still a bit new to the area, having only lived there for two years, his reputation as one of the best doctors Sky Lakes Medical Center has ever seen is starting to spread. Now that his future is secured, he's starting to think back on his past, more notably getting worried that his daughter might never have a mother again. He is able to buy her anything she could ever want... except for that.

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Angel Information

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Type of Angel: The Earthly Guardians (a type of angel) are guardians that reside and act on Earth assigned to protect it from demons, vampires, werewolves, Old Ones and evil gods by the Celestial Court. As both of his parents are angels, Xerxes has rather strong genetic traits that are quite powerful for an angel, though Xerxes spends his time in helping humans in a different way than from other supernaturals.

Angel Abilities:
As an Angel, Xerxes has the following powers and abilities:

Elemental Magic: Angel magic draws from the earth, air, fire and water in various forms. Its power is enhanced or weakened by the strength of the user. Xerxes is able to and has used almost every form of elemental magic in one way or another, however prefers more subtle uses of magic that can aid him in saving a life, such as directing blood away from a clot or to drain fluid from lungs.

Super Senses: Angels have learned to control their senses of hearing, vision, taste, touch and smell. Their senses are as advanced as Vampires.

Telepathy: Angels can communicate non verbally, using their mental senses depending on the guardian they can communicate with someone around the world.

Empathy: Angels are able to sense and control the emotions of others. While able to choose to not change someone's emotions, Xerxes has a hard time turning off that part of him that is able to pick up on other people's emotions.

Sacred Blood: The blood of an Angel is the ultimate weapon used to destroy all evil creatures of the Universe. It is the only weapon that can completely destroy the Old Ones and prevent their resurrection. Xerxes has never had to use this ability, however.

Flight: Having been gifted with beautiful wings that support his entire body, Xerxes is able to fly over long distances without much fatigue and has even flown himself to Greece a time or two to visit with his parents. He is able to hide the wings in his back when amongst humans and prefers to keep them that way even when alone, but is able to control when they come out.

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Other Information

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Other: None at this time.

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Theme Song

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Theme Song:
"The Sound of Silence" by Disturbed.

Lyrics:
Hello darkness, my old friend,
I've come to talk with you again,
Because a vision softly creeping,
Left its seeds while I was sleeping,
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence

In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone,
'Neath the halo of a street lamp,
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence

And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking,
People hearing without listening,
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of silence

"Fools" said I,
"You do not know, silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you,
Take my arms that I might reach you"
But my words like silent raindrops fell,
And echoed
In the wells of silence

And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning,
In the words that it was forming
And the signs said,
"The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls
And whisper'd in the sounds of silence

♛ Yoshi's Stash ♛

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Damien Flores

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"Don't wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect."
~ Damien Flores.

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General Information

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Name: Damien Flores.
Nick-Names: D, Big D, Big Dog.
Gender: Male.
Species: Druid.
Occupation: Carpenter, masonry, general construction - independent.
Place Of Origin: Barcelona, Spain.
Age: Twenty-Nine Years Old.
Date Of Birth: 7th of April, 1987.
Scent: Sawdust and light beer.

Appearance - Human (Twenty-Nine Years Old):



Appearance - Druid - Human:



Appearance - Druid - Shape-Shifter:

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Relationship Information

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Relationship Status: Single.
Sexuality: Straight.
Partner: None.
Father: Roberto Flores (Lives in Spain).
Mother: Ana-Marie Flores (Lives in Spain).
Siblings: Zoe Flores (Younger Sister/ Lives in Klamath Falls, Oregon and visits often), Myra Flores (Older Sister).
Pet/s: None.
Other: None.

⚜ In-depth Relationships ⚜

Relationships

"Love is the most powerful and still most unknown energy in the world."
~ Damien Flores.

⚜ Respects ~*~ ☯ Neutral ~*~ ☮ Friends ~*~ ♫ Best Friends ~*~ § Tense ~*~ ♥ Crush ~*~ ⚤ Significant Other ~*~ ☠ Enemies ~*~ ♦ Unsure

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Personal Information

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Personality:
♦ Incredibly Protective ♦ Hard Headed ♦ Fiercely Loyal ♦ Calm and Collected ♦ Loner ♦ Patient ♦ Fierce Determination ♦

Having a few military years under his belt, Damien has learned at an early age what it is to respect someone who has earned it. However his own moral code keeps him from giving that respect to just anyone and often keeps people at both a physical and emotional distance. He has seen what respect given to the wrong person can do and refuses to make any mistake like that ever again. This makes him rather closed off to new people and hard to get along with, but his heart of gold and fierce loyalty makes him the best ally to ever have.

He is quiet and introverted by nature, opening up only to those he knows he can trust with his life which usually deals directly into his family. His best friend is his sister, Zoe, who knows anything and everything about him. There isn't anything that he won't tell her.

He was a good soldier - he took orders and completed tasks, however the prospect of doing so "blindly" began to bother him in the long run, and after seven years, Damien decided that the military life was not for him. He resigned on somewhat peaceful terms, as he is not one to start a quarrel with anyone and will avoid bad blood between people as much as he can. He likes to know where he stands with people, as he makes it more than clear on how people stand with him. He can be somewhat judgemental and tends to stereotype without even thinking about it thanks to his military career. He's unafraid to make people dislike him, as he is not interested in being the type of guy that wants everyone to like him. He's straight-forward and speaks what is on his mind, not at all one for tactful deceit or using information to his advantage.

Ever the patient one, it takes a lot to get under Damien's skin. However, should that elastic band ever stretch to a point of snapping, Damien isn't afraid to use his large stature and military training to get someone to see his way of things. Though he has never outright killed outside of the military, he has sent a few people to the hospital after testing his patience. Though this happens very rarely when someone targets himself, should the subject of his family ever get brought up he is willing to defend them until his last breath. He is fiercely loyal to his family and will go to the ends of the earth and beyond for them without a moments hesitation.

He is a brave man that holds nothing back when confronted with a situation that could be potentially dangerous. Having been raised by a rather religious family, it is Damien's belief that whatever happens will happen, and that if he should die, God will take care of his soul. He has sinned like any other man, but his relationship with God is a good one, and often prays on behalf of not only himself, but others around him. He does not fear death.

Likes:
✔ Action Movies.
✔ Beer.
✔ Working with his hands.
✔ His family.
✔ Steak and any other kind of meat.
✔ Shooting.
✔ Tattoos.

Dislikes:
✘ Taking orders he doesn't understand.
✘ Warm beer.
✘ Threats towards her family and friends.
✘ His mother constantly asking him when she can have grandchildren and trying to set him up on dates.
✘ Stubble.
✘ Junkies and Rag Heads.
✘ Early mornings.

Hobbies:
Damien works independently as a "fix it up" man. This means he spends a good majority of his time working on peoples houses, between tiling, roofing, fencing and all other home repair, he has also built extensions on peoples homes and even sheds or garages. He is also decent with appliance repair such as a washing machine that stopped spinning or a refrigerator that stopped getting cold.

Strengths:
⚜ Calm and Collected- it takes a lot to get Damien steamed up, and while others usually lose their heads around him, his calm approach to most all cases makes him a formidable leader as he is able to think clearly and carefully on what to do next.

⚜ Weapon Specialist- his military training has made him somewhat of an expert on a wide variety of different weapons. Between swords, guns, knives and axes, his most favored weapon is a Colt Mustang he carries on him at all times.

⚜ Multilingual- born and raised in Barcelona with the rest of her family; Damien is able to speak not only Spanish, but also English as well. His time in the military has also taught him Japanese, Korean and German. And most recently, Damien has learned the ancient language of Druid.

Weaknesses:
☠ Loner- Damien is afraid to open up to people strictly for the fact that he doesn't ever want to be betrayed again. This has set him up for a rather lonely life despite what he says on wanting it that way.

☠ Over Protective- with those he loves, it oftentimes causes problems between himself and whoever his best interests are in. It has drawn him apart from his sisters on a number of occasions.

☠ Hard Headed- when Damien has something on his mind, he will do whatever it takes to get it taken care of. Being as he's not afraid of death, this often-times leads him into some dangerous situations.

Brief Biography:
Damien was born the middle child into the Flores family. The more faired skin of the bunch (taking after his father), he was constantly teased as a child for being "adopted" which taught Damien at an early age on how to stand up for not only himself, but his family. He got through school on a C average, never really putting much energy into his studies but never completely giving up either. He found that building relationships was far more important than any history on something that had happened a thousand years ago.

By the time he hit high school, he realized that the options were set out for him, black and white. He could either work hard to get his grades up so that he could go to college, or join the military. Deciding that putting love into his country was no different than love for his family, Damien decided to enlist and right after high school became a man serving his country. He spent seven years enlisted before he decided that it wasn't what he wanted - following orders "blindly" never really set well with him. So he resigned and decided to do some independent work. At the time, it was just helping his parent's neighbor with a bit of home repair, but what had started as helping out a little old lady slowly developed into a passion that Damien could be proud of. He decided to start working for himself, finding his own contracts and work independently so that he didn't have to rely on anyone else. The pay is modest, but he gets by.

During a particular demolition on a drug house, Damien came across an ancient necklace that he thought would be a great present for his little sister, Zoe, who he had plans on visiting in a few months. However the moment he removed the artifact from the earth, strange things began to happen. He remembered feeling hot, feverish even, and had to call it a day early to go home. He was drenched in sweat, but clung to the covers like they were his only safety. His dreams played out like a history movie - events that he didn't understand nor was involved in. He witnessed magic - transformations and rituals - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Then his dreams shifted to a woman who kept calling out to him. Months of these dreams continued to plague his sleep until finally, Damien gave in and went to find the woman who he kept seeing.

It took over three weeks to find her. He had to use the money he had saved up to go and see Zoe to reach the woman, as she had him going to Mexico first, and then Argentina. He was amazed that the woman even existed, but she spent a good amount of time with him, explaining the changes he had noticed in his life and the necklace he had found. She had explained to him that he had been chosen, and that he was no longer human, but a Druid. Forgetting all about time itself, and even his family, Damien spent the next year learning about his new abilities and his new calling in life.

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Druid Information

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Type of Druid: Druids are essentially witches with certain spell casting abilities, however in more modern times are understood as and called psychics. It is their sole purpose to gather the knowledge of all the races and to preserve and protect the lands. They are a small (rare) race of historians, philosophers, magic wielders, teachers, and researchers. It is Damien's calling to become an emissary to a werewolf pack of which he has not yet chosen. When using the magic he has been given, Damien's eyes turn a startling blue, muted color. And though he has the capability to shape shift into almost anything, he prefers the strong, powerful symbol of the white tiger.

Druid Abilities:
As a Druid, Damien has the following powers and abilities:

Elemental Magic: Druid magic draws from the earth, air, fire and water in various forms. Its power is enhanced or weakened by the strength of the user. Luckily, Damien has little-to-no problems with having success with his magic. While most Druids find more success with talismans or some external source, Damien's training has made him quite adept in wielding magic without them and has learned to use his surroundings. More complicated spells require use of the Druid language but allows spell casting such as sealing away a powerful werewolf, casting a protection spell or casting a spell to cause harm to a creature.

Intuition: Every Druid has a powerful 6th sense that reveals itself in visions, general feelings, and premonitions. They also have the ability to locate individuals anywhere in the world by concentrating on that individual. Being a newbie, Damien possesses all of these abilities however his locating people by thought and precision of visions isn't nearly as strong as others.

Divination: Damien has a very limited ability of being able to see into the future for a short period of time. It is not very precise however it is able to give him a brief idea of what is to come.

Druid Sleep: Druids can place themselves in a form of suspended animation known as the Druid Sleep. During this time they are rejuvenated and their lives are prolonged, but the Druid Sleep cannot sustain one forever. Towards the end of a Druid's life, the sleep becomes less and less effective, until the Druid's life ends. There has been no limit stated as to the length of time one can remain in the Druid Sleep, but if it is used recklessly, complications can result. The Druid Sleep also can cause sterility in male Druids. It is possible the same might happen to females. Damien has not yet used this ability.

Invisibility: Druid magic allows a Druid to leave their bodies in an invisible spirit form - a form of astral projection which allows the user to travel freely, unobserved with limited physical interaction. Damien has quite a bit of difficulty in doing this and does not exercise it often. Another, separate Druid magic is based on the magic of Illusion. They are able to use magic to blend in with their surroundings like a chameleon, to trick or elude enemies. Damien has a lot more success with this.

Shape Shifting: Damien is able to change his physical form and take on another. Be it a bug, a squirrel, a horse or even another person, Damien is able to take on the characteristics and skills of the form he is taking on. It takes a lot of concentration and willpower, so for the time being Damien sticks to just a few different forms and practices mastering those before he moves on to more complicated ones.

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Other Information

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Other: Raised to be a rather religious person by his family, Damien always wears a cross that he is never seen without. It survived his military years (though has lost it a few times and went to hell and back to retrieve it) and will forever be a part of him. When needing just an extra bit of strength to push through whatever he's dealing with, Damien will grip onto it, say a small prayer, and continue on. Though when he is able to truly pray, he will lay it on the bed in front of him while he gets on his knees on the floor.

Damien loves tattoos, though each one he has marked upon his body means something significant to him. Whether it be the head of a tiger as he learned to embrace his Druid side, or the names of his family members, or even a tattoo of a dragon that relates back to his military days, there is never a mark without meaning. He has them all across his front and back and already has a few more in mind for his next session.

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Theme Song

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Theme Song:
"Words As Weapons" by Seether.

Lyrics:
All I really want is something beautiful to say

Keep me locked up in your broken mind
I keep searchin, never been able to find a
Light behind your dead eyes
Not anything at all

You keep living in your own lie, ever deceitful and ever unfaithful
Keep me guessin, keep me terrified
Take everything from my world

Say can you help me right before the fall
Take what you can and leave me to the wolves

Keep me dumb, keep me paralyzed
Why try swimming? I'm drowning in fables
You're not that saint that you externalize
You're not anything at all

It's oh-so playful when you demonize
To spit out the hateful, you're willing and able
Words are weapons I'd be terrified
You're nothing in my world

Say can you help me right before the fall
Take what you can and leave me to the wolves

All I really want is something beautiful to say
Keep me guessin, keep me terrified

All I really want is something beautiful to say
You keep livin' in your own lie

All I really want is something beautiful to say
To never fade away, I wanna live forever!

All I really want is something beautiful to say
To never fade away, I wanna live forever!

You keep living in your own lie
Keep me guessin, keep me terrified

All I really want is something beautiful to say

Say can you help me right before the fall
Take what you can and leave me to the wolves

All I really want is something beautiful to say
Words are weapons I'd be terrified

All I really want is something beautiful to say
Keep me guessin, keep me terrified

All I really want is something beautiful to say
To never fade away, I wanna live forever!

All I really want is something beautiful to say
To never fade away, I wanna live forever!

♦ Children Of The Moon ♦ (Teen Wolf Roleplay)

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Xerxes Arvanitis

Location: Sky Lakes Medical Center.
^{Interacting With: Cassandra Arvanitis (@Caits), Linus Teague-Winslet (@Oliver), Zoe Flores (@Vicier), Magnus Bane (@BlackPanther), Samael Douma (@Queentze), and Melissa McCall.}

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One moment he had been bored out of his skull, pleasantly taking on a right Twix stick to pass the time and the next...

Ambulances, at least four or five of them... all blaring their sirens and thrusting in groups of teenagers at a time.

Normally, Xerxes would have considered this sort of thing a normal "rush hour," however the knowledge that he allowed his daughter, Cassie, to go out on a camping trip with a bunch of friends that weekend... He felt his blood freezing over in ice. And as he rushed into the halls, watching as teenager after teenager got wheeled past him and into emergency rooms, he couldn't help the sense of dread that washed over him as he recognized familiar faces. The pink haired, blind girl... Miranda... there were the twin boys...

No...

There was a dull buzzing sound in his ears as he heard the paramedics hastily try to tell him what had happened and what he needed to pay attention to; who he needed to tend to first as the rest of the doctors were roused from their quiet night. Forest. Camping. Attack. Wolves?

"Cassie... where the hell is Cas-"

“I knew this wasn’t just a normal attack… It’s happening again, isn’t it..? They were bitten just like Scott was when he was their age…”

“Melissa relax; I’m going to take care of everything, but I need you both to help me."

Xerxes forced his attention on the two women that had apparently been having a conversation right next to him. Melissa, one of his nurses who's own son was an alpha of a different Werewolf pack, and Zoe... Klamath's Alpha and the owner of one of his more favorite watering holes in the small city.

Not a normal attack... happening again... bitten... The children had been attacked by Werewolves... No... No please God, no. Where was Cassandra? Where was his daughter?

“I need you both to help me get them into the one room; those who were bitten, they’re going to start healing soon, if not already, and that’s going to lead to questions… and not just from the rest of the staff... I need to be there to answer those questions… or else what happened tonight is going to be the least of our problems; and your daughter..? Xerxes, let me help her.”

Zoe's latter comment was directed towards him, specifically. The only reason he could hear it above the buzzing in his ear and the rhythmic throbbing in his head was because she was speaking about Cassie. Help her? Help her? God dammit! When was someone going to start answering questions? And where the hell did that little kid at her side come from?

Pausing a moment, Xerxes' eyes met with the small boy. He looked... unwell. Shaken wasn't exactly the right word, though if he had witnessed the Werewolf attack, anything was possible. But the nail biting, the shifty eyes, the shakes... the boy was clearly going through some sort of withdrawal. He could see it in his eyes. Fear. Something was going to happen. Epilepsy.

"Get him on the stretcher... there..." Xerxes said, taking command with a strong voice he didn't even know he was capable of during that exact moment. "Make sure he is comfortable. He's about to go into an epileptic fit. Keep him on his side in case of fluid buildup."

Pausing a moment to see the boy tended to, Xerxes gave his attention back to Zoe, his eyes wild with fright now that the most immediate concern had been taken care of. Cassandra. What of Cassandra?

"Dad? Dad, I'm fine...really...just a little mauled...You were right, I should have taken Chewbacca with me..."

As if on cue, Xerxes felt a pair of small arms wrapping around his broad middle, his daughter's head buried into his chest where he was sure it was a safe place to keep her from crying.

"I love you Daddy...I'm sorry. I'll be a better daughter, I promise..."

She was okay. By the Gods, she was okay! Xerxes instinctively wrapped his arms tightly around his daughter, holding her to him for all that he was worth and letting her head remain nestled on his chest and under his chin. He tilted his head down, kissing the crown of her head firmly, a sting of tears threatining the corners of his eyes. She was so pure... so innocent in all of this. What did Zoe mean by wanting to help her? She was fine! Perfectly... fine...

"Oh, sweetheart-"

"A wayward witch child amongst the new puppies. I'll handle the staff if you can handle talking to the puppies. Hold on to that one. I don't think he could handle any more stress. I recommend staying with Zoe."

"When you said puppies I did not know you meant actual "puppies"....Zoe, well should I say "Mama Zoe" HA! How you gonna handle the new litter?! What too soon? I mean this is funny.. you gotta look on the bright side, now you have a bigger pack. Well all jokes aside, whatever you need I am here for you."

Xerxes' head snapped up. More voices. An oriental male barking orders in his hospital about the boy he had someone tending to for an oncoming seizure. And then... why the hell was the second bartender of Mia and Pia's there? Granted he liked Samael enough - he was a decent bartender but... none of this was adding up.

Still holding on tight to Cassandra, Xerxes narrowed his eyes on the two intruding boys, his gaze hot as he peered at them over the tops of his glasses.

"I need you two out of the emergency hall. Now. You have no jurisdiction here. You may sit in the waiting room until the situation has been placed under control at which point I will send someone to inform you of any updates we might have." His eyes narrowed even more so on the oriental male. "Do not come into my hospital and tell me what to do, ever again. Now go!" His voice was low, gravely even, but just as threatening as any angered shout would be. He held both of their gazes for a moment longer, hammering in the point that he meant business before he turned his attention to Zoe - truly the only one he could count on at this point.

"What has happened?" He looked down to Cassandra and separated their bodies just enough so that he could look down and meet her gaze. "Are you alright?"