Gael stepped back, startled, "Alright, I was just trying to help. We should go check in with Brother Harm, he'll know what's going on."

As he turned and started back towards the shelter he added, "Why else would anyone go after the mother? THey're too frightened to see anything but death."

He had been right there! And then he wasn't, and I must have put twelve .50 rounds into him and not even a dent!

Simon was still confused by the not so much "sudden" as it was "immediate" dissapearance of the Books. But for now it seemed the threat was gone and that was all he needed to know.

But no, actually, it wasn't. It bugged him immensely. First hundreds of spirits possess the school, and now Sealers attack the manor. Neither of these things have happened before and now they happen just a few hours apart. Clearly something bigger is going on.

Spotting Tessa coming out of the manor, he walked over and asked, "So, any idea what the hell that was all about?"

"Yeah, Johnny's in here." Laurella called to Elissa. "Come on in."

Narzeal left a note for Duncan to find, letting him know that Narzeal was going to take up a job teaching in the high school, preferably one that involved history. However any one of them worked. He left this note at Duncan's door, figuring he would show up there sometime. And that if he had any questions, he would be in the den.

And that was where Narzeal was now. After all that just happened, he really needed another drink, and had poured himself one. Not only that, but he was lighting a cigeratte as well. He just needed something to take the edge off. He was feeling better though, since he finally gotten that sigil on the bandages to kick in effect, his wounds were healing nicely.

Caleb holstered his pistol and sighed. "Mainly because he offered me $500. Seemed like some easy money. Yeah I know sealers arn't the most, pro Laurella group, in the world. But some of them have been pretty helpful." Caleb began rubbing his shoulder with one hand, it ached pretty badly, he was getting old. He began walking towards the exit of the amusement park. "I saw some of these 'protectors' at the school today. They're all just punk kids, I trust someone has told them about the inherent dangers to the job?" Caleb didn't even wait for an answer. "No no of course not, they got told the general idea I'm sure but not the real dangers. Bloody kids always thinking its a game. I know I know, Its not my business anymore. Damnit I just wish people could work together!"

Caleb stopped to pull a metal flask from one pocket, unscrewing it he commented quietly. "I need a drink, bloody humans trying to kill me now, bad enough when we got demons."

Elissa opened the door, briefly scanned the room and then found herself the nearest seat to plant herself in.

"Sorry, Laurella. I have to watch him. Just in case he goes insane and imagines you or anyone else as an M&M or something."

Another Failed Mission OR Fire Escape
 

I...see... Rob stood there dumbfounded. He looked at his hands. Yup, they are visible. Around him was a flurry of activity. Hmm... Rob looked over the situation. So, the twins are being interviewed, the Old Guy is getting medical attention, and the scholarly looking guy has booked, with Duncan in tow. Deathbooks have left, and Laurella is safe. Rob Shrugged. Ah well. Success in my book.

Thats my cue. Rob exited the Manor, and called his sword. Can't forget you, can I?

Rob decided to wander around town a bit. I've been so lazy today, I should so get in another run.

A fair distance away, Rob stops in mid-stride, and smacks his forehead.

I forgot the damn homework...

Laurella scratched the back of her head. "Oh. In that case."
Here, she reached into her schoolbag and pulled out a yellow pack of M&M's, tossing it to John. "Hope you like nuts. Here, go choclify yourself crazy or something. I think I'll take the time to do some dancing."

She unfolded the Dance Dance Revolution pad before her computer and double clicked the application. "Anime theme song time!"

Josiah didn't bother to answer the idiotic medic's question. He scooped up a fist of dirt, and threw it at the man's eyes. He then got up, chanting. A few seconds later, a massive cloud of smoke erupted in the courtyard.

Josiah sprinted for the gate of the courtyard, chanting another smokescreen spell, in case one wasn't enough.

"Agh! fuckin' Ai! Jacob yelled. He rubbed his eyes, trying to get the dirt out of them, but was then lost in a smokescreen. He coughed a bit, then tried to make his way out of the smoke.

'Who the hell attacks someone who's tryin' to help them? Jeez, you'd think I had a crappy enough day...' Jacob thought while wandering through the smoke. He made his way out finally, only to grab a blurry glimpse of the old guy who threw dirt in his eyes, in the distance.

"Your welcome!" Jacob yelled at the man. Jacob stood there for a moment, a little ticked, then turned and moved for the kitchen. 'I need something to eat.' He thought.