The Highstreet

@Caleb Bardot Xander walked into the room, he went straight to the bathroom. He place comfortable warm clothes in the table and warm towel. He touch the water and it was cold, he sighed as his eyes change color a bit as he warm it up quickly, then he stood up. He walked out of the bathroom "You can take a bath first... the water is warm. Do not worry I won't touch you or anything. In fact I'll get the guard who's worried sick just to let him know your ok" he spoke as he walked out of his room "Do not leave this room, the storm is bad, and if they see you they will kick you out...and the streets are flooded.." he spoke honestly as he walked out of the room closing the door behind him. He managed to walked through the crowed, they were throwing the guard outside. Xander waved at him and yelled that the shirt he was looking for is save and dry. Th guard understood, he could tell he was relief, but Xander hope he would find a place to stay until the storm pass, when he walked he saw a few woman in the bar sighing he walked over to them "....Ladies...shouldn't be here..." he spoke as his eyes turn bright green. The woman looked at him as they scuffed "Half...mermaid boy...I've heard tales of you and your disgusting brother" the woman growl lowly "I am glad you have all heard of me, but you need to go back, the water was calm until you ladies appeared earlier. I don't want to have to be mean...." his expression change "....So please...leave.." he asked politely as he walked away. The woman were actually mermaids, he notice them, but ignore them. He knew some mer man were jealous and would make others life hell. He walked over to his room, he looked out the wooden out window, he saw them walking to the water, and the water calming down a bit. The storm would die down by morning. He sighed a bit he dislike mermaids for a reason and that was perfect example.

@[SH] Xander Cross - 11/02 Caleb grew even more wary of the words the other uttered to say. Why was this stranger calling him Young Master? No one was supposed to know who he was, or his status during the night. He was supposed to remain anonymous, a simple resident enjoying the nightlife. He was far too worried about his safety he failed to realize the danger he was in. Caleb nearly yelled when he felt the other nearly on top of him, flinching as the memory of the kidnapping came reeling into his mind. However, that was quickly swept away as he nearly was just seconds later. He gasped and held onto the other's form tightly, nearly screaming against Xander as the frigid water overwhelmed the two of them.

He barely caught his breath when he was suddenly thrown over the stranger's shoulder, the alarm soon blaring into the night air. He was cold and wet, and utterly confused about the whole situation. Caleb wasn't able to form words as the other took him into a building, his mind still getting over the fact that they had survived a tsunami. He blinked when he felt the hand over his mouth, eyes staring at the stranger. He was confused. Who was this man? Did he save him? Or was he kidnapped again? He hadn't realized he was shivering uncontrollably until the other pointed it out. He wrapped his arms around him, nodding quietly.

@Caleb Bardot Xander was in no mood to play with the young boy, yet he wanted to help him get back safely. He decided to walk to him slowly "Young Master the weather is no joke so please" he spoke in a kind polite way so the younger would go back with him. He didn't want to cause a scene, and he definitely didn't want to stay in the water too long. As he tried to say something else his eyes winded.

The resort was close to shore and there were big waves but this one was big. He couldn't use his mermaids powers to stop he ran after the you g man and held him "Hold on!" He yelled as the waved hit both of them Xander being able to breath under water looked around and manged to grab into a pole, when the water retrieve he fake cough as if he was almost drown "We need to get back inside" he spoke then he threw the younger over his shoulder and started to run. The restart staff almost lock them out. The sirens rang on the island "T-Tsunami..." he whispered. He growl a bit as people were screaming, lucky for all of them the restort had many amenities and the hotel crew work hard to protect it. Xander suit was one of the highest one and he would be safe in his room since the Tsunami wouldn't hit so hard especially if he could help a bit. Young Master didn't have a room they were sold out and throwing people out since the place was pack. He grabbed the young boy "He's with me...will be going to our room" he cover the young boy mouth "Unless you can swim I suggest you stay silent" he whispered to the younger then he walked with the younger to his room. When they arrived the maids gave them warm clothes, towels and set a meal for them. Xander open the door "Come ...you can take a bath first... or you might catch a cold" he offered gently.

@Xander Cross Patience has never been a skill he had and it didn't take long for Caleb to wander off. He hadn't noticed the dark clouds or the plummet in temperature. It wasn't until he was slapped with harsh winds that he realized a storm had rolled in. He held onto his hood, groaning as he tried to figure out where he had wandered off to. But before he could figure out his location, he heard a voice. His eyes narrowed as he slowly turned towards the source, slightly freezing when he realized the other was familiar.

It was the man he had seen earlier at the restaurant, surrounded by a large group of women. "Am I?" he offered before slowly walking further down the path, wanting to go back to the main road. He made sure not to turn his back toward the stranger, wanting to make sure he would not be surprised. He has dealt with various attacks over the years and he had to be cautious every single time he ventured out. He was by no means a fighter, but that did not mean he wouldn't put up one. "Who's looking?"

@Caleb Bardot Xander after a while got bored of people around him. They were rich and snobby things he would like to avoid at all cost, after a while he stood up and vanished between the crowed until he reach his room. Then he took a long shower to take the woman scent of him, they wore strong perfumes which made him smell bad and he didn't like that.

He decided to get into comfortable clothes, the storm was getting bad outside then he heard people outside his door 'Has anyone seen the little lord? He just took off' he could tell the man was desperate. He wonder who he was referring too, so he open the door and saw group of guards searching for someone. When one of them took a picture out his winded a bit it was that boy that caught his eyes. Then they heard a crash, when they all turned a window had broken from the strong winds. House keeping came in with woods to block all the windows and balconies it wasn't safe. Xander being the pirate that he was knew the storm would get nasty, he rolled his eyes and walked out of the way.

He was good at bad storms since he was half fish, he joke a bit. He let the water guide him, so he walked around for a bit until he saw a boy from a far, he raised an eyebrow curiously as he sighed "You know your very hard to find" he spoke out loud with his deep yet soft voice to the 'young lord'.

@Keroki Thalassia The parade was still going on outside on the street but Calli didn't really care about what's going on since it would be much safer inside of the shop than standing outside on the street with bunch of hunters and seekers that was watching the parade. She held onto Keroki's hand as they got inside the shop, looking at the other with a soft nod of her head.

"Didn't think I was going to see this during day time, but then again is not like they care." Without any hesitation she pointed at one of the fabric that she needed for the upcoming order for the customer, biting her lower lip while looking at the younger fabric dyer." Do you think you can help? I need some of them to to change to a bright color, and some of them to really cold color, like dark blue or even black. Do you think you can do that?"

The tailor slowly let go of the other's hand as she steps back a little to give them some space in between, waiting patiently for Keroki to give her an answer. Knowing she was the best person that was in the town, it was the only way to make everything happen before the due day for this customer's order.

The noises from the parade was way too much for Calli to take as she tries to cover her ears, the cheering from the humans and onlookers outside on the street just annoyed her but she could do much since she doesn't want to be found and get caught by the hunters that's right outside. " Hopefully I didn't put too much on your shoulder, Roki."

@Xander Cross Caleb kept his eyes on his plate, gently pushing every single one around with his fork absent-mindedly. Every once in a while he brought the fork to his lips and took a bite, but his mind was preoccupied by other things. He was excited to enjoy the nightlife, even if supervised. He enjoyed buying trinkets from the various stalls. Different merchandise compared to those in the day. It was easier to blend it and disappear if needed. Fewer questions are asked and less people to deal with in general.

The steady flocking of women and some men was a bit hard to ignore from his position. His curiosity grew, but his dislike of the company that surrounded the stranger was far too strong to ignore. He placed the fork on the near-empty plate. He gave word to the guard to pay for their meal. He stood up from his seat and headed out of the building. He preferred to wait outside than remain inside. Caleb tugs the hood further over his head with a sigh. He took in the night breeze, hearing the muffled crashes of ocean waves. He looked from one side of the road to the other, wondering where to explore first. He leaned against the wall, stretching his arms above his head to reveal his clothing beneath. He wore a long-sleeved flowy cream-colored blouse. Dark-fitted trousers and knee-high boots. Comfortable enough to escape and not at all attention-grabbing.

"Where is he?"

@Caleb Bardot Xander was enjoying his time with the company yes the lady were a bit handsy, but he enjoy time with them. He would much rather have people to talk too and eat, but he hated easy, he would much rather have someone that would reach deep down and awaken his desires, in the end it was hard on him. He wasn't the type to beg or search, he got use to being treated badly even by his elder brother who dislike him yet still got him to travel with him. He sighed a bit as he stood up excusing himself and he went to bar.

When he was at the bar, his eyes turned back to normal the lonely feeling kind of kick in. He stared around seeing families being happy and couples being together, he was a tap bit jealous of their love. Love is something he had a hard time accepting, he was a mistake and then he ended up becoming someone everyone hated. His brother got the best of both worlds and he got stuck dealing with his emotions by himself. He decided to grab a drink in a corner, his mind wonder into an oblivious mist, even when he was lost in his own thoughts he looked handsome.

He caught the attention of a lot of people, he looked rich, happy and golden. Yet he was pirate, cruel, heartless and had so much hate for the sea and some humans that he never show any emotion on his face. He raised an eyebrow when he felt eyes on him, and when he looked around he saw something that caught his eyes, yet he turned away. He wasn't in the mood to be flirtious and the young boy seem to be taken. The ladies came to join him and talk about themselves. Xander smirked a bit they prove his own mental points some humans only care about themselves and money.

He saw the bot again, and stared he wasn't into woman, at least ually he never got turn on by them, but he had a weakness for man and not any men spoil little brats, which he wanting/needed one. He though for a brief moment he had found his target.

@Xander Cross The evening had only just begun by the time Caleb managed to leave the grounds of his home. His parents were always against late-evening adventures or events since he could remember. The rule was often drilled into him and his siblings as they grew into the young adults they were. While his older brother obeyed, Caleb had no qualms about sneaking out and running off. Despite the reprimands he received, Caleb continued to venture further and further outside the town. He has always been a curious boy, more so after every myth and legend he was told before he went to bed. While many quickly believed the stories to be made up, he couldn't help but wonder and daydream of the "what ifs".

As an adult, and with dangerous mishaps and circumstances throughout his childhood, Caleb realized it was better to have guards around. While he might not have had the same freedom and leisure to explore the town as before, Caleb preferred to make sure he made it home every evening he snuck out of his home. He absentmindedly ran his fingers over his left arm, a nearly invisible scar lay underneath the sleeves of his loose blouse. The ghostly sensation of a blade piercing his skin caused a spasm before the young boy, barely a man, pushed the thoughts and nightmarish memories away.

"Alright, my lord?"

"Fine, just lost myself for a second," he responded.

He received a nod in return from the single guard accompanying him. Caleb had decided that being discreet outweighed the need for a second or third man. A decent-sized group of men in cloaks would bring too much attention tonight. With a sigh, Caleb straightened his back and mentally recited the words his father had instilled in him since young. "The Bardot never fall to their knees. Others fall for the chance to". Egotistic at best, his family had the money and background to support such a claim. Many know of his family's reputation and it often allowed him the freedom to indulge in things that would otherwise cost him a formidable sum.

With a sigh, he adjusted the glasses on his face and the hood over his head. He then moved into the familiar restaurant and offered smiles at the employees. He quickly sat down with the guard, requesting something small to get his fill before he enjoyed the rest of the evening snacking the night away. He heard a commotion and raised a brow at the table filled with women. His nose wrinkled as he bore witness to the hunger. Caleb pulled his attention away from the disgusting yet familiar sight of desperate women. He knew how to string them along to get as he pleased, not that many turned such a stare toward him. Caleb was used to getting fawned over and babied. He knew they only saw him as a young babe spreading his wings for the first time. It came in handy, but he preferred the look on men.

The satisfaction of having them fall to their knees at his every whim was much more delightful. He took a sip of the drink that had been brought to him in thought. He wondered what kind of mischief he would be able to accomplish by playing with such people tonight.

@Caleb Bardot Xander woke up on his ship, he had been sick for the past couple of days so he needed time to sleep. His Captain decided to take time to relax in the island, and he though it would be a good idea to stay a couple of days. The younger sighed a bit as he looked at the other crew mates, his brother was the captain, no one knew they were related, but Xander kept silent mostly because he was a mermaid, he got turned forcefully so he avoided the sea as much as possible. He became cold hearted as time passed, but not like his brother. The vice captain walked in and told him the updates, and he stood up from the horrible hard bed deciding to stay at a hotel for the next couple of days wouldn't be bad. He grab his bags and left the ship, it was raining pretty harshly most hotels/hostels were full, so he got a bit annoyed, however he went to the expensive hotel in the island, he payed in fulled for no one to disturbed him. He got an amazing view of the ocean and the island, but he scuffed and close the curtains. The ocean was his enemy, he took a good hot bath, it's what he needed to calm down his body.

When he finished he dress up nicely walking around the hotel to search for food, when he arrived at the small restaurant he notice a lot of rich folks, he smirked a bit as he decided to use his charms. His eyes turned a bright blue, he was already handsome but changing eye color helped a lot, people were starring at him as he asked for a table. They told him he had to wait and he agreed being a gentleman he didn't mind waiting, but his looks got him notice by a table full of singles, they wanted to have him for dessert. They asked for him to join, he acted like he wanted to refuse but then one of them offered to pay. Xander used his skills to tell them he would pay for everyone on the table, and as always his plan worked because the ladies told him 'they didn't want his money only his company'

The elder just smile his plans worked perfectly be had free dinner and drinks. He let the ladies touch his tight being ed and even some guys would come flirt. However he didn't care, he wasn't ually attracted to anyone on the table, but if he drank a bit more he would be even a table would be cute.

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@Calliope Deidre The parade was uncomfortable to say the least, but still Keroki had come out, more wanting to see if they’d really caught a mermaid and to hear the townspeople’s reactions to it to see if many of them would believe it or just dismiss it as nonsense like usual. She was also hoping to see if there was a way she could help the mermaid escape if it was a mermaid.

“Dumb hunters… just looks like they hacked a dolphin to pieces…” someone near her half spat and Keroki felt a slight sense of relief as a few of the other townspeople agreed with the first to speak and slowly dispersed. Still Keroki wanted to see what it was to see if the could help.

When she finally did see the specimen, it was clearly a dead mermaid to her, one with a dull blue tail that seemed to have not been kept in good condition aboard the ship, parts of the poor thing beginning to rot and so there was nothing she could do except mourn the loss of another mermaid and attempt to suppress the rage she was feeling as she balled up her fists at her sides.

Then there was a familiar voice speaking to her, pulling her out of her rage and offering a place to go.
“Your shop? Let’s go Calli…” she addressed the other girl, reaching out to hold onto her arm as she peeled her eyes away from the crowds again and began walking quickly, fairly certain she could remember which shop was the young tailor’s as she hurried away from the rage inducing scene. “What do you need help with? Some fabric colours?” she asked gently, trying to distract herself from the situation as she looked toward Calliope.

@Keroki Thalassia For the longest time Calliope couldn't find anyone that would help her with fabric supplies as a lot of customer needed new clothes and new wears for everyone in the new year. Busy finishing more orders as she looked out of the window after realized the weather outside wasn't looking good for her shop, but when she was reminded by her staff that someone in town could be the solution to her problems for fabrics shortages. Although knowing the the didn't have a shop or anything, and not really doing business with others she still decided to wait for the opportunity to come to her.

She was just minding her own business helping someone fixing the size of their dress as she look up outside of her shop as a small commotion was happening, she faintly heard that the hunters captured someone when they were roaming the shores last night and was showing the victim to everyone with a small parade on the street. As a mermaid herself she had to hide and disguised herself everyday just to stay away from all the troubles. Even though she knew the risk of being caught by them was not easy for her since she had to come to the shop every single day.

Calli spotted someone in the crowd that everyone was talking about that might be the solution to her problems with fabric and designs, she finished helping her last customer in the shop before she walked out to talk to the very person. " Keroki, hey. nice to see you around." She whispered softly so no one could hear them, looking around so not even the hunters would notice them." Want to come to my shop, I might need you help again."


[] hopefully this is a good start

@Rome Zeus “I’m sure it is,” He responded with a faint laugh. Amused, but polite. Ambrose was all too happy to sit at the window seat - he could observe both the inside and outside, watch the patrons, find familiar faces in the people settling down to drink and eat. An advantage of working at the bar side - very few remembered his face, they never picked up his name, and yet he knew all of their worries and woes and more. A dangerous way to observe the world, perhaps, but one he thrived under. Adjusting the neatly adorned band around his forearm to sit straight against his skin, he let his long sleeves fall down once more. Waiting for his host to be finished tending to his other guests, and in the meantime plotting which foodstuffs he might try. Of course, sweetness and the bitter of coffee were wholly unappealing - he was a carnivore, a predator of the sea, and the taste of man-made goods never sat well with him. But all the same, he had an image to fulfil, and sitting there without anything in front of him would only look strange.

@Ambrose Wynne Rome was preparing the coffee for the morning usually a lot of people would show up, and he notice no one coming in. Then someone pointed at the signed outside and he laughed, he had forgotten to switch it from 'close' to 'open. He mental facepalm himself as he walked outside to open it, then a few people walked in. He took their orders, gave them some sweets, tea and coffee and then he clean the counter as he heard someone else walking in he gave the person a soft smile, his eyes soften as he just put his workface on "Hello welcome, lovely morning quite indeed, always busy" he laughed gently as he raised an eyebrow "Why yes, its quite sweet here, maybe its me" he flirted a bit, but not really.

The ladies sitting down giggle, and the males just roll their eyes and shake their heads, since Rome use that a lot owning the shop. He politely pointed at a table in the corner close to the window "Please you may sit there and if you don't like that seat we have outside seats, I will be with you shortly.. " he hand him a piece of paper, it was made with map paper, so it would last longer "Pleas let me know what interested you this morning when I head over" he smile as he grabbed more sweets, and then went to a table being polite and a gentleman to some old ladies to were flirting with him. Rome felt uncomfortable yet they brought him business, so he just brush it off.

@Rome Zeus Spy duty. He’d scowled faintly when he’d shown up to the tavern in the morning, seeking an easy, slow start to the day. His hours were his own after all - what he spent at the tavern wasn’t exactly a means to an end, but rather an entertainment of his day to day life for when he was bored of gossiping with the guppies or daydreaming in the rock pools. But no. That would be too simple, too whimsical a way to spend his day. Recently, a sweets and drinks store had opened up, and being the sweet - but gods, nosy - old woman she was, the tavern’s keep wanted him to investigate.

Why send him, tall, lanky, out of place and surely without anyone on his arm, rather than a sweet old woman, he couldn’t comprehend. But, a duty was a duty, and glowering, he trudged his way along the docks to find the place. When he arrived, footsteps quick, like a missionary locked onto his prey he pushed open the door, pulling up his social face - an easy smile, relaxed posture. “A lovely morning, isn’t it? I found I quite needed a bite to eat, it looks quite sweet in here.”

@Ambrose Wynne Rome woke up early in the morning, he felt too tired to get up. This usually happen when his body needed him to be on water. He sighed a bit it had been a whole since he had to be on a tub, so he got up from bed. He pour room temperature water in his tub and then he sat down relaxing. One thing about Rome was his body was no longer fully turning into his tail. He remove his pendant, and his hands, and scales show in his legs, but he was no longer 'full' mermaid it had been almost thirteen years since he last went to the ocean, he avoided it to the best of his abilities. He sighed as he fell into a deep sleep wanting to reset his mind, then he woke up after ten in the morning and he panic. He put on his pendant and ran to get ready, he was never late to open his shop, so when he notice it was already a bit late. He got ready putting on slacks, normal shoes and a white bottom up shirt. Then he grabbed his bag running out the door, until he reach his shop. He open it as he laughed a bit "damn im never late" he spoke softly as he sighed. He had a fish market, close to shore, and this new shop he open. It had handmade jewelry and some pastries with coffee or tea. A lot of humans enjoy those types of stuff, so he open the shop a lot of times they would come for the pastries, but he was always making jewelry he hope someone would buy eventually.