[OOM]: Post Ace

[captainryan]

Richard’s in a pretty damn good mood. He just finished a good bout of play with Damocles outside and they both’ve come in for water. Dam is still in the kitchen, drinking, but the werewolf’s taken his glass to the big window looking over the lake.

Such a pretty view when the sun is setting.

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[riversinger]

There's a thumping at the door, and River's voice calling through the wood. Her words are muffled but the tone is pretty clear.

Captain Ryan, if you'll direct your attention to the hallway, I believe your assistance is required?

[captainryan]

He whirls towards the sudden noise, almost spilling his water. He's quickly striding over a moment later, glass still in hand as he undoes the lock and opens the door.

"Hello, lov-"

Um.

[riversinger]

Ace is not a heavy burden, but -- boneless as she is, she's an awkward burden. River turns sideways to get her through the door, her scent rife with fight adrenaline and concern.

Ace smells of Cheetah and something else. Something sickly sweet, spicy, and beneath it all, grave rot. (The narration hopes the damage from Blodwen's last attack has begun to heal.)

"She shifted. In the bar. She bloody well shifted in the bar and attacked -- a goddess or a demon of some kind. A woman with ice blue eyes and hands that literally sucked the life force out of whatever they touched."

[captainryan]

It's only after a moment's hesitation that Ryan opens the door the rest of the way to let River and her burden pass more easily. He hasn't got anything against Ace, but the possible repercussions of bringing her here, damaged and unconscious, can't help but be at the forefront of his mind.

"Why not take her to the infirmary?" He asks tersely, looking out into the hallway for witnesses before closing and locking the door again. He wants to sneeze at the new smell in the apartment.

Damocles does. What happened?