[aijalightwood]

thierryastor‌:

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

Thank you. It’ll go down as it should. I have a feeling. Go.. before I run out of time and lose my mind mid-chat with the Queen mother’s daughter. 

And Aija – I’m sorry.

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

I’m going. You keep it together. We don’t need any more blood on your hands. 

Thank you. 

[aijalightwood]

thierryastor‌:

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

You know how I .. love a risky plan. She’s in her room. I don’t think Aemilia will be a concern actually. I’m hoping she might have some faith in my candor after the last couple of months. I’m hoping she’ll simply make the call, announce her death, and we’ll have wolves come take her out with Augustin. You shouldn’t have to do much beyond making sure no one finds her in the meantime and starts a manhunt. If we come out first, we get on top.

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

I do. And I really had hoped we had put that part of our relationship behind us when we killed you. I should have realized that was far too optimistic of me. Augustin did die of the virus. Or I’m as certain as I can be regarding that. His blood had similarities to yours and Erika’s it shouldn’t have otherwise. If that matters. I’ll make certain no one finds her. It shouldn’t be difficult with so few of us uninfected. I certainly hope you’re right we can manage to stay ahead of things. And no matter what happens or how this goes down, I’m here for you. 

[aijalightwood]

thierryastor‌:

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

I have a plan. You drew a line in the sand before you heard it. 

I’m going to tell Aemilia Black everything … about my loss of control since this whole thing began. I’m going to tell her the truth. That the virus made it worse and I killed that girl without hesitation. And I am going to hope that we’ve developed enough of a rapport right now that she agrees to help me by simply calling it the virus. Because whether or not this house knows I killed someone is far less important to me than the safety of the coven should the Originals begin to trust us any less. All I need you to do is go get that body somewhere no one will find it until Aemilia makes the announcement. I’m not asking for a favor like a neighbor out of sugar cubes. I am asking for your help. As the person I trust to do this and never breathe a word about it again. As the person who made me promise to come to them if I needed help. 

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

Goddess. That’s a plan. An incredibly risky plan. Aemilia Black hates the immortal coven. She literally started this all off by throwing you in a cell she was so suspicious of you. Although it’s better than denial. Okay. Buying you time; that I can do. I know what I can do. Is she in her room or yours? I’d say to tell Aemilia that I can vouch for your lack of control these last few days. She knows I was looking in on you. Though I doubt my word goes any further than yours. 

[aijalightwood]

thierryastor‌:

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

You’re right. I ask too much of you. I’ll handle it myself. Hopefully you can find being quiet until then is a smaller thing to ask. 

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

Stop. You’re not a position to go running around right now. And it’s not as though you can pass off being drained of blood as the virus. I want to help you. We need more of a plan than hiding a dead witch. They have to understand you weren’t in a state to know what you doing. Right?

[aijalightwood]

thierryastor‌:

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

I’m Lucid, yes. For the time being. I’m sure I have a few hours until that feeding wears off. 

You can. Aija … I need you. I need you to go get to that girl before someone else does. We .. need to get ahead of this story. 

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

Then we don’t have much time. 

No, listen to me. Why do you keep asking these things of me? You know me. You’re one of my few friends I have in this house, and yet you act like these favors are nothing. I am here for you. You know I will do all I can to keep you safe, but some things are too far. I’ll make sure I’m the one who finds her, but I can’t cover this up, Thierry. A witch is dead. One of my coven. 

[aijalightwood]

thierryastor‌:

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

All very noble gestures except that I was out of my bloody head, love. If it had been you, you’d be dead too. There was no stopping it, Aija. I barely had my wits about me. 

Well and truly. 

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

Stop with the noble talk, please. Hardly am these days. So the virus that drove you to it. That’s... less of your fault. You can’t be held responsible with witches hallucinating and seeing goddess only knows what. We’ll be okay. You’re lucid now? Do I need to keep an I on you?

I’m not hiding a dead body. I can’t. 

[aijalightwood]

thierryastor‌:

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

I – Ace …. I’m fine. I’m okay. For a second. I … was feeling woozy and I couldn’t – I found Mika. The … the witch I’ve fed from before. And – Aija she’s dead. I lost control and she’s dead. 

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

You? You went to feed on Mika and-? No, Thierry no. Why didn’t you come to me sooner? I told you to. I had you promise. I would have- I could have given you my blood. 

You’re completely sure. Mika’s dead. 

[thierryastor]

[ PRIVATE ] @aijalightwood​

Aija, darling. I need you. Quickly before whatever coherency I have slips through our fingers again. 

[aijalightwood]

[ PRIVATE /F2F]

Thierry. What are you- why are you out of your room? What is it? Tell me what you need.

[aijalightwood]

aemiliablack‌:

[ PRIVATE ]

Thank you. I think tonight has made a very convincing argument to take rest seriously. Trust me, I will refrain from provoking worse symptoms.

Oh I doubt I’ll be quiet about my rapidly approaching demise should it happen. 

[ PRIVATE ]

I’ll try and determine anything I can about the virus in terms of it’s progression. I wish Augustin had talked to someone sooner so we could have more information. Hopefully we have plenty of time to figure this out. 

I respect that. I’ve never been one to go quietly either. 

[aijalightwood]

aemiliablack‌:

[ PRIVATE ]

Anybody but Presley. As more information comes to light, do what you feel is appropriate. I’m not sure I’ll be of much more help beyond giving you that permission. 

It was me… then it was Thierry. Then Aurora. 

[ PRIVATE ]

I’ll make sure it’s not her. Permission is helpful. And if it turns out to be a different threat, we’ll keep it quiet until we know more. And you can still help by keeping rested and as strong is possible for the manor. Even if it feels like not much. 

Okay. You three we’ll keep an eye on. I’ve already been checking in on Thierry. Please if anything gets worse at all, send word. If Augustin died from this virus there was no reason it should have happened like this. 

[aijalightwood]

aemiliablack‌:

We need to be sure it’s not the latter. I have no energy. I have very little sanity. And now I have people dying under my roof. 

Is there a wolf that can help check that there are no signs of something out of the ordinary that would suggest he was killed by some other means? I might have a way of testing his blood based on other samples I have to know if it’s the virus, but even that is uncertain. 

No energy is all the more reason you should be resting. I’ll have some potions brought to you. You and Aurora have been sick the longest correct?

[aijalightwood]

aemiliablack‌:

He was quiet for some time. If it was the virus… then we’ve all just been put on a timer. 

And if it wasn’t the virus... someone or something is killing witches. Neither option is reassuring. How’s your energy? We have some more potions that might help. 

[aijalightwood]

aemiliablack‌:

He was sick… wasn’t he? I can’t–– I can’t just…. this means….

I have to do something.

Presley’s right. You should sit and not be out here right now. 

If he was sick I hadn’t heard anything. But Augustin could tend to himself at times. If it was the virus then we can’t have you extending yourself too much. I’ll look into things and let you know what I find. 

[aijalightwood]

Another batch of Willow’s potions are done and I have a small set of fortifying potions as well. Anyone who might need these don’t hesitate to let someone know an we’ll get them to you. Or wolves if you happen to notice a witch who might be struggling. Also our numbers are low to charge the wards so any witches who can pull double duty would be appreciated.

[aijalightwood]

caldwells‌:

[  PRIVATE  /  F2F  ]

Your desire and innate ability to run away from difficult conversations, lest they make you feel bad and actually think critically about your actions… it’s fascinating. Alas… I’ll do my part. I don’t think any of the wolves are exactly scratching at the door to get down there, nor do I think they’re tripping over themselves to get close to Ericka or Thierry, but I won’t let it happen regardless. How’re they doing, by the way? Any… progress?

[  PRIVATE  /  F2F  ]

If I thought you’d listen to the words I was saying I’d be happy to indulge you, but you’ve made up your mind on this. Thank you, for agreeing to help. They’re... not doing well. There is some, I don’t know how to describe it other than call it a mental component to this disease. It’s made it more insidious than some normal disease. I’m doing my best to figure out if there is a way to stave off symptoms while we look for a cure. 

[aijalightwood]

caldwells‌:

[ PRIVATE  /  F2F ]

I can make a snide remark and be concerned about the humans, Aija  –  I’m multi - talented. I just think it’s interesting that you care about Ericka killing the humans, but you don’t seem to care what your experiments do to them. That’s a bit of a mindfuck, but whatever, I digress. I’ll help. No one in, no one out unless it’s confirmed they aren’t infected with whatever this is. And if I cross paths with the wolves, I’ll tell them not to let Ericka or Thierry near the humans no matter how much they threaten or beg. And… when I have free time, I’ll take my book down there and keep them company. 

[ PRIVATE  /  F2F ]

I am not having this conversation with again that I do care. As for the humans, I was thinking more, don’t let wolves have access to the keys. If they have to come through you, then you can stop them before is starts. But yes, if it comes up with the wolves tell them it’s not a good idea. We all should be keeping a healthy distance from any infected immortal at this rate. 

[aijalightwood]

@luciolontoc​:

I think I’ve fallen sick, darling… I’ll be alright. I just – need to find a way to dull the symptoms while we find a way to help everyone else.

[ f2f/private ]

Let’s get you at least in bed and with fluids. This has been presenting itself differently with all the witches, but let’s not have you knocked out by symptoms we know how to fight. I have a potion that was supposed to fortify the humans and make them more resilient. It could potentially help with symptoms, clear your head some.