Between a Rock and Not Caring About Metaphors

[tielle_mortevus]

Once again Tielle found herself sitting at the bar in The Viper Pit, her usual haunt whenever life went sideways on her or she needed to clear her head. She was listlessly stirring her cherry martini, which by the deep shade of crimson was at this point about 9 parts blood and 1 part martini mix. She sighed, talking to no one in particular.

"Let's say your daughter and her partner were both kidnapped, by two different people... The man who has your daughter is your ex making a play for power since she's heir to your throne, the woman who has her partner has held a nearly two century long grudge against your family and wants nothing more but to see you suffer. You can only deal with one of them at a time..."

She shakes her head.

"I mean... her life isn't in danger but..." she shuddered just thinking about what she must be going through, knowing full well what her captor was capable of.

"...and that half-demon is a total wildcard..."

She downed her drink, slumping back in her chair.

"What the hell am I supposed to do?"

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[cute_and_schemy]

Well. There's a face he hasn't seen in a long while. Zexion settles himself across from Tielle.

"You could, theoretically, handle both if you were willing to put trust in an old acquaintance."

[tielle_mortevus]

"Well, I certainly didn't expect to run into you here. While I appreciate the offer, I'd hate to drag you into this mess, and I don't want to put your safety at risk. Anyone close to me would be in danger, and there's no chance in hell I'm losing anyone else I care about because of her."

Tielle took another sip of her drink, swallowing hard before recomposing herself.

"I'm sure you've been keeping yourself busy these past few years as well... it really has been too long..."

[cute_and_schemy]

"I have. I believe only Michiko had been born last we spoke. I have three boys now as well. Children are a full time job."

The twins aren't his biologically, but he hasn't let that stop him from claiming them as his own.

"We can catch up if you like. You could tell me more about your plight. Strategy is my strong suit."

[tielle_mortevus]

"Sure, it has been some time since we've caught up, so there's a lot to fill you in on."

She took another sip of her drink, letting her head roll back a bit.

"Despite my best efforts, the fact I have a daughter has been revealed to some of my worst enemies. I distanced myself for her own safety, but in the end I guess it's a decision that only ended up hurting us both."

She smiled a bit.

"Though she's fallen in love with the sweetest young lad. Reminds me a bit of Cyrus honestly, same caring to a fault nature. Though since he's just a human, he's not exactly the most self sufficient, all things considered, and with Mina still recovering from being a bit malnourished... I guess a slight oversight on our part, turns out even half-breeds need human blood after at some point..."

She sighed softly, shaking her head.

"This couldn't have happened at a worse time really. There's about three others who can really help handle this, and we're already spread fairly thin."

She slides the empty glass away from her, stretching a bit.

"My right hand, Morgan, and my mother are focusing on getting more information on where that demon is hiding out, and Adrian, a sentient doll I found wandering the wasteland while in hiding, is going to help me secure an ally for dealing with my ex. There was a young werewolf girl locked up in the next room over when I was in his lavish prison years ago who I helped escape. I think it might finally be time to call in a favor and see if she'd be interested in getting some long overdue revenge."