6477/It's Not a Cathouse!

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It's Not a Cathouse!
Date of Scene: 06 June 2021
Location: The Griffin
Synopsis: Gabby gets honey, Thomas gets cats. Lots of cats.
Cast of Characters: Gabby Kinney, Thomas Blake




Gabby Kinney has posed:
The safehouse was still standing. It didn't look as if it had been blown up, burnt down, or otherwise destroyed. In fact it looked relatively peaceful. Gabby had apparently been doing a decent job of ensuring that things were just... normal. Although there was SOME additions to the outside, namely a strange little flowering shrub with a pleasant scent that the outdoor cats of the neighborhood were VERY, VERY interested in. Three of them were splayed out laying around it in it's little pot enjoying the sun. It was right by the livingroom window where Gabby's face could be seen pressed up against it watching the cats from between the curtains.

Thomas Blake has posed:
"Fuck OFF!" comes a yell as the secret panel opens. Thomas Blake, in civvies yanks his bag from unseen fingers and closes the panel. He turns around to Gabby and says, "Those things are getting worse. You wanna call that Russian chick down to help out, it's fine. Soooo place looks all right apart from the writing in blood on the basement walls. Good job. I concluded my business. They didn't get Deathstroke. It was that loser Bolt. I hung him out to dry... with a little help from some friends. And I told everyone a different island I was going to. The person I told 'Corsica' to will not pass anymore of my plans to the company let's say."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney glances over her shoulder at the commotion of Thomas arriving. She sinks down on the couch from where she was crouching to look out the window. "Wow, yeah, Deathstroke would have been a biyotch from what I hear about him. And yeah they've been really noisy lately." There's a pause before she shrugs. "Might be because I've been asking them for homework advice through the door. I make sure not to choose the answers they give me," she points out with a wry grin. Tipping her head to the side she considers. "Could call Magik, or apparently my eldest sister is also kind of into that... but I don't know her that well yet. I'll see what Magik's doing. So. How was your trip otherwise?"

Thomas Blake has posed:
Thomas Blake shrugs out of his jacket. "Well as I said, I found out who was passing my itinerary to AlcheMax. So it was successful. I pants their assassin, also fun. So stirring shit up? And what is with all the stoner cats outside? I do not need cat crap all over my porch."

Thomas rifles through his shoulder bag and produces a jar he tosses to Gabriel. "Here's a present. It was either this or Rosary beads. You don't strike me as the prayerful type." The jar is of Corsican Artisan quality honey. He glances back at the panel which is now pressing outward in the shape of a screaming face, as if made of thin rubber. He gives the face a solid punch, blowing on his knuckles.

"Never take shit from a demon. Most are two bit bullies."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney reaches up to catch the jar with a curious look on her face. She grabs hold of it, turns it around a time or two as he explains it. "Oooh honey. Maybe I can see about making that Russian honey cake that Magik loves. It's SO freaking good," she assures with a hint of excitement at the thought. Then the question of the cats earns a shrug. "Eh, gave me something to watch besides the demons making a mess of things. Cats are kind of anti-demon surprisingly so I figured it wouldn't hurt to have backup in case. And yeah, they're not exactly high ranking ones in there otherwise they'd be out already," she agrees dismissively of them. "It's a potted catnip plant, I can take it with me when I go. I don't think we've got a lot of cats around the school though." She hops to her feet, dusting her sides off unnecessarily in the process. The jar of honey is plucked up again. "I've been in and out a few times, took a different route each time. Couldn't stay here ALL the time."

Thomas Blake has posed:
Thomas Blake hmmms. "Cat are anti-demon... I know where I can get a lynx from an animal refuge, needs to convalesce. Maybe I try that out. No chance to get a lioness off the books here." Thomas nods and pulls an envelope out of his pocket fat with bills. "Okay, for three weeks. I rounded up. And the Vespa when you get this Magik girl to show up. Does she do the white magic or the other kind?"

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney pauses a moment at the question of what kind of magic that Illyana does. She tips her head from one side to the other, lightly clearing her throat. "Uhmmm. She's the Demon Queen of Limbo. It's a long story but she's a mutant that was kidnapped to Limbo and eventually defeated it's ruler so... she's ruler now." She points to the door the demons are behind with a shrug. "And can easily keep those guys in line."

Thomas Blake has posed:
Thomas Blake settles into a chair, giving Gabby a pat on the shoulder as he passes. "That's not a long story at all. Demon Queen... she sounds smoking hot. I dated their... Empress for a while. Ever hear of Satana? I got no problem dealing with a human demon queen. Sounds like she gets things done. I may have to hug you at some point -you're are so damed useful. Maybe I can give some messengering business to you. Nothing that'd get the X-People mad at me, money, letters and such."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney grins at the pat in spite of herself. She might be useful but she was still a kid in some regards and didn't mind enjoying that while she can. "Maybe, have to see. I've got a few things going on but nothing that'll really eat up a lot of my time. School's out for now, and a new student's been asking me to go out with him." She pauses, pondering that a little bit. "I really do need to check up on my sisters at some point. So long as it's not like, drugs or weapons, I could probably do a few jobs." The jar of honey is opened now to dip her finger into it and take a taste. Like she wasn't going to at some point. "Holy shit this is really good!"

Thomas Blake has posed:
Thomas Blake wags his finger to draw Gabby over and thumps on the arm of the chair for her to sit. He looks very serious, more so than ever.

"You're a good kid. You're a smart kid. This life I picked... it's not easy and I don't think it's for you. But, you are a Mutant. You aren't playing on a level field. Maybe some of the contacts I give you will help and I know money will. I will not involve you in drugs. I don't peddle the stuff. In fact I just cut all ties with one gang. tey had me bringing them special chemicals... I won't lie to you. I will tell you exactly what I need and why. I won't make you do anything you don't want but honestly... you are awesome for low profile jobs. You're under the minimum height for cops to notice you, and you can hand a guy his ass who starts with you."

"As for for AlcheMax... I got intel on Mooney's house and as soon as I put together a plan I will let you know. Just understand I am not a nice guy or a hero. AlcheMax justh fucked wit me big time and they're going to pay. I have no problem with Mutants benefitting by this."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney looks curious by the way he goes all serious. She moves closer, and perches on the arm of the chair to listen to him explain the situation and who he was exactly. It's here she finds herself grinning just a bit. "Yeah, I know you're not a 'good guy' per say. But compared to those I grew up with you're not exactly super bad, either. I'm okay with being kind of in a gray area, that's where my skills are. And they may change as I learn more and grow, but..." here she shrugs a little. "You're right. I'm a mutant. I've seen what we're up against. Playing the straight and narrow isn't going to help completely. And," she adds with a firm nod, "I really do appreciate you being up front with me. I'm not a normal kid even if I enjoy getting the chance to just, BE a kid sometimes."

Thomas Blake has posed:
Thomas Blake nods.

"No one ever got ahead in life by being normal. My dad... threw my mom down a flight of stairs and killed her when I was ten. Always bitched she'd make me grow up soft. No one believed me. he is no longer with us. I had an accident cleaning one of his guns. I mean at least you have people who look out for you, sisters like that. You don't need to give the whole world the finger and turn to crime for your moneyI mean you don't just wake up and say, "I am going to be a criminal and attack Batman and Robin with a cat mecha... all right, I did but like I said, I'm not normal."

"I miss that robot. It was pretty slick. The maintenance ate up all my overhead though."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney grins with amusement at the mention of a mecha cat. "I mean, a mecha cat does sound pretty awesome, but yeah. Maintenance would likely be a pain in the butt," she has to admit with a knowing nod. "Sometimes less gear is better. Easier to move around. And yeah... I got a good group of people. I know where I want to go with what I do in the future." Pausing she considers a moment before offering, "I'm sorry about your mom. I don't think having people that love and care about you is a weakness. I mean, that's how I have so many contacts and people willing to help me."

Thomas Blake has posed:
Thomas Blake leans forward and says, "The hard part was getting the damned thing to land on its feet. Man... I am ready to crash. Eight hour time difference. Maybe you should head for home and make your honey cake? I'll call you in a few days."

He looks back at the face impressed in the wall. "And I may not get much sleep."

Gabby Kinney has posed:
Gabby Kinney reaches out to pat Thomas on the head a single time before getting up to retreive her jar of honey. "Sure thing. I might not feel pain but I know 'getting tired'. You get some rest." She walks over to the face pressed in the wall, leans in, and whispers, "Tickety boo, Illyana's coming for yooou." With that she heads for the door. "Later!"