Darius Asks Vhayne to Join the Brotherhood 3.15.12

Darius
{Growling into V's face, I snap out..} What the fuck do you mean, bigger problems? I'd say THAT..{gesturing to the VHS tape that had been slipped into his coat pocket.} is a fucking elephant of a problem, Brother. {Registering the male that had entered the mansion with Vishous, I turn an ice blue glare to him briefly.} You brought another outsider here. Jesus, V. Are you really this fucking stupid, or is it my motherfucking birthday? {Dragging my hand through my hair roughly, I release a heavy sigh and turn to face the uninvited guest.} Who the fuck is this, and why is he standing here staring at me like he's missing a few IQ points?

Vishous
[Unable to stop the amused grin that tugs my lips wide, I shift diamond sharp eyes between the two males. Yep. This is going to be the most entertainment the Brotherhood has seen in a long fucking time.] Yeah, the tape? You can rip me a new one later for that. [Lowering my voice to a stage whisper, I shift my eyes to D.. my fingers digging into his collarbone.] Might want to take a closer look at our guest, Darius. Not to mention, he handed over Phury's pager and ... yeah, daggers.. feel me?

Darius
{My brows furrow deeply as this crucial piece of info is slipped my way.} He had WHAT? {Turning to face the male slowly, heavily muscled arms cross over my chest as I wait...stone faced and impatient for answers.} Where would YOU have gotten a set of daggers. Can't wait to hear. Better be a good fucking story.

Vhayne
-He was certain Darius's description of him was accurate at this moment, his mouth hung open in amazement as he watched the male make his argument. Were the fucking stories his mother told true? Was he really the son of a brother..cuz...damn. This dude had to be pappa...or some older pissed off brother. Shaking his head from the thought, he answered with a bit of a frown." Your dude left them on my counter...I drug him out of my bar before sunrise fried his wasted ass. -yeah, he was a little pissed off too-

Darius
{Watching as the male regains his speech capabilities with the aid of a shot of "Who the fuck do you think you are?", the words he barks out in response to my demanding question resonates deep within. My comprehension of the facts pales to the realization that I'm feeling an eerie sense of deja vu. Blinking as I focus upon the male's features, I recognize a familiarity that's haunting. Drawing a deep breath, I consciously calm my tone and take a step toward the male.} Who are you? How did you come to meet my Br... Phury?

Vhayne
-Calming his own tone once the male backed off a little, he met eyes that were the same and spoke- like I said. He came into the bar where I work last night. He passed out so I drug him to my apartment. He kept calling me Darius...that's you right?

Darius
{Refraining from nodding, not ready to open the proverbial door as easily as V had, I answer the question with one of my own} Your name son, what is your name?

Vishous
[Smirking as I sidestep to the threshold of the rec room, the connection already solid as steel in my mind, I palm Phury's daggers and head for the tunnels leading to the gatehouse to take advantage of the time alone to do some back tracking on Phury's trail and work on my end of getting our Brother back home.]

Vhayne
-lifts his chin a little- it's Vhayne..Son of the Chosen Arielle. -his jaw clenched, he'd never known his true father though raised by the Glymera, he'd never let that stop him from being proud of his mahmen.-

Darius
{Taken aback with the utterance of her name. Arielle. The Chosen had been a bright light in the otherwise dark existence of a warrior. How long ago had that been? She'd served my needs when I'd been injured, and I'd served hers when she'd gone through her needing. Feeling as though I'd just taken a sledgehammer to the forehead, a yawning pit opens in the middle of my gut. Able to only utter two words..} Arielle...? Vhayne...? {My turn to stand hip deep in conflict, mouth agape and eyes widening with revelation.}


Vhayne
-He watched as recognition passed the males features at the mention of his Mahmen, yep...this has to be dear old dad. He only nodded in return to Darius, wanting more from him than questions-


Darius
Blessed Scribe Virgin... it can't be. {Muttering as I recall the encounters with Arielle, her time spent here had been to aid me. Long enough that biology had brought about the fertile cycle that all Chosen were perpetually in on the Other Side. It had been her first, the chances of conception had been astronomically against. shit, if this were my.... son?.. why hadn't I known before now? A wave of dismay floods me as I attempt to fathom the fact that I have possibly missed out on one of the most important events in the life of one's young.} >Come in.. {Unfolding my arms, I turn on my heel and walk to the dining hall.. doggen descending from thin air to place coffee, tea, liquor and plates of food for the guest.} Please.. {Turning to face him as I reach my chair at the head of the table} I believe we have a whole lot more to discuss than either of us realize.


Vhayne
-He nodded once more before following Darius into a finely appointed dining hall. He appreciated the décor, reminded him of home. Taking a seat beside him, he issued a small "thank you" to the doggen before looking back to the male- So you think...tell me Darius what are you thinking? -he slipped the napkin to his lap properly, suddenly a little miffed that he was just meeting his father for the first time in almost thirty years.-


Darius
{Leaning back into my chair, I snap the napkin and rest it over my lap. Scrutinizing the male that sits not two feet from me. Same brow, similar mouth, identical eyes. The cheekbones of his beautiful mahmen. His hair a combination of both. I'll need a confirmation from V even though I hate seeing anyone put through the regression, but my money is going on the positive. A son. I have a son. Judging from the scowl that is forming on his puss, a pissed off son, but a son nonetheless. Reaching for a glass, a doggen jumping to pour out a double of scotch, I pause and take a sip before I answer.} I'm thinking that I've been out of touch with reality, to be honest.

Vhayne
-He watched the male closely, had wondered all of his life what his father would have looked like, sounded like...and despite his anger, he was pleased by what he was seeing in front of him. He didn't stop the scoffing laugh at the reply.- no shit. -nodding to the doggen, he accepted the scotch with as much grace and appreciation as his father, sipping in an identical manner-

Darius
{fuck. Where the hell to begin? "So, how's your mahmen." just doesn't cut it. I set the crystal down, dabbing at my lips with the linen napkin before speaking, my voice measured...words carefully chosen.} What do you know of me…of us, here. {The male before me is beyond a shadow of a doubt warrior sized. Brother sized, even. Massive shoulders with the sculpted musculature that comes naturally to our kind. The "take-no-shit" attitude evident even beyond his Glymera mannerisms. Does he even know what his lineage may bring? A life apart from anything he's ever known, battling the enemy of our race and facing his own death at every turn?}

Vhayne
-Never one to pass up a meal, especially one prepared by such groomed doggen, he takes few bites while watching Darius form his words. Putting the fork back to his napkin, before wiping his own lips as he chews, he swallows and takes a drink of water to clear his mouth before speaking.- My mahmen admitted to me that I was the son of a Black Dagger Brother, but never mentioned your name. I was raised with the stories of your brotherhood...like all good little glymera males. I know you're trying...but I also know there are more lessers out there than ever before. I've killed a few myself. -Taking up the fork, he continued on the meal-


Darius
{Shaking my head with a chuckle, I stare blindly at the untouched plate before me.} You've fought and killed lessers. Why the fuck am I not surprised. {Turning my eyes up to study your face, still in a state of mixed shock and awe.} You've heard about us, about the Brotherhood, but you're irked that you didn't truly know us…me. {nodding as I watch you eat with all the grace of a male of worth} Yes, we're behind in this war. {Admitting such a thing freely was unusual, but fuck me if unusual times didn't call for unusual measures.} Without having been through training, I have to ask.. how did you take on lessers, and win?


Vhayne
-He chuckled a little as he wiped his mouth again- you think the Glymera would allow a young male to exist without fencing lessons? Only I was a little more...ambitious than they had expected. Fencing led to the study of warfare, swordplay...daggers...hand to hand combat. I was considered a bit of a...rebel. -he laughed again, knowing Darius would understand the Glymera's dislike- but yeah...to answer your question...I am irked…downright pissed off...I mean...why didn't you try to find my mahmen?

Darius
{Resting my elbows against the arms of the chair, I fold my hands against my abdomen and lock you with a completely open gaze.} I never knew she was with young, Vhayne. The war has taken us from upstanding icons to a joke within the Glymera. {nodding along with your mocking agreement with that statement} Personally, I don't give two shits about what the Glymera think of us. Not important. What matters is that we protect those we've been sworn to. The loss of a Brother impacts our capabilities and we've lost enough to bring us to less than a dozen. Mark that against the ever-fucking-repopulating lessers and it's been an uphill battle for decades. {Swallowing past a thick hitch in my throat, I grind my molars and give a shake to my head.} I never knew you existed, son. I had no way of knowing.

Vhayne
-He noted the sad note in his voice when he spoke of not knowing and swallowed his ire about it for now; there would be time for that later. His concern for the brotherhood was not to be ignored and he looked just as concerned when he spoke of losing brothers- you think something might have happened to your brother? The one I took in last night?

Darius
{Giving a short nod at the inquiry} We know something is up, but not what. None of us have seen him since the night he left with Tohrment on rotation. {Lifting my hand to my chin, I rub my fingers along my jaw line absently} You must have seen the pages we'd sent, or you wouldn't have known who to contact, yeah?

Vhayne
-He nodded- yes...he left the pager and the daggers. I called...Vishous? Is that his name? -not hesitating- I'll help you look for him...I have a lot of contacts at the bar...perhaps he's gone to another one. He was pretty fucked last night. Thinks he's out of the brotherhood. -he paused for a moment- IS he out of the brotherhood?

Darius
{Brows knitting tightly once more, hearing that Phury's thinking he's "out" of the Brotherhood.. AND abandoning his daggers, a sinking anxiety grows quickly} No, no way he's out of the Brotherhood. shit doesn't work like that here. The Brother's been through his share of troubles, but fuck. We all have lately. {Recalling the nightclub explosion vividly as my mind races to find an explanation. Leaning forward, brilliant blue eyes meet their matching set as a certainty falls on me.} Yeah. Yeah, we can use your help. {Hating the fact that I'd only just learned I have offspring to involving said young in a war that we were on the losing side of in less than what...an hour? No doubt about it. Another set of shitkickers on the beat could only be seen as an asset.} You do realize, your life is about to make a sharp left turn, immediately. If you fight alongside us, that is.

Vhayne
-He didn't try to hide the shit eating grin that spread over his face- you mean give up my life as a bartender for the chance to fight? Let me think about that one. HELL YES. I'm in. What do you want me to do.


Darius
{Unsurprised by the instant acceptance, a hint of a proud grin tugs at the corners of my lips. Giving a slight shrug, I nod and glance around the room, eyes moving deliberately over the expansive space.} You wait here. Finish your meal, have a drink or three. I will inform the Brothers that you'll be moving in as of tonight. {Drawing myself to my full height, I clap my hand to your shoulder and give a squeeze.} Fritz will give you the grand tour and we'll meet up again before Last Meal to introduce you to the rest and go over all that will be expected. {Raising a brow} You're sure you're ready for this? No turning back once it's begun, feel me?

Vhayne
-He nodded once more, looking up to...his father- You won't regret this Darius.

Darius
{Turning on my heel, I take a direct path to the tunnels, heading off Vishous as he's preparing to head out.} My Brother,. going to need your help with something. {Cutting off his inevitable round of questions and smart ass remarks, I speak over him} Regression, V. Gonna need one...#BBDB