Rupert was feeling rather... impish this morning. He chalked it up mostly to Genesis. She was his rock; her unconditional love gave him hope for the future, and even with the seemingly endless nights of research (broken into manageable bits with cuddling and other... activities) he was honestly beginning to believe they had a chance to shut down ( Read more... )

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, Rupert grinned. The tree properly adorned, presents stocked underneath. And most importantly, a stocked bar. He'd showered and shaved, and waited for Genesis to come downstairs so he could spend a few moments with her before the guests arrived.

A moment or two later, the girl in question came down ( Read more... )

Genesis leaned back, turning her head. "Hello there.. everything alright?" she asked him softly.

Leaning back Emma smiled at her two friends, she was so glad to see the Genesis was happy, but the more she saw them together, the more she wished Lena was there with her.

Ema nodded eyeing the crowd. "He said not to leave the house Beth. What if ( Read more... )

(this scene takes place after Rupert's visit with DawnEthan sat staring into his cup. He'd taken to coming to Ethel's quite often lately, sometimes to get a moment to himself without Brenna, most times to try and escape the nightmares that were steadily growing worse. It was all making him rather paranoid. Like something was coming and he was in ( Read more... )

( Good news always waits until noon )

With the edict that all Academy staff man their posts through the Winter break, not to mention hiding Wesley's continued absence, free time is a luxury.  Thankfully it appears the spirit of the season has wrapped its tendrils around Cain as well.  He's either waiting until the new year to push on for the fifth Gate or it's an attempt to lull us ( Read more... )

Rupert returned late from the Academy. Emma's dictate that he remained in service during the winter break building on his nerves. Not that he held her to blame; he suspected this order came from a 'higher' source, one designed to obsfugate and annoy ( Read more... )

Taking a break from 'upstairs', because it was now just that 'upstairs' all in quotes, Willow began going through what was left of the store downstairs. It was still a long was from opening, but it all had to start somewhere ( Read more... )

Genesis took his hand as they walked into the park. "It's definitely time to do something where we can't be interrupted, don't you think ( Read more... )

His eyes opened slowly, blinking in the darkness. He turned slightly to see Genesis beside him in the bed. Smiling, he snuggled his body closer to hers ( Read more... )