Artists are only as good as their materials

[Lucien Argeneau]

Luc hadn’t realized that he was over thinking things about his defense and she hadn’t thought that he was following her at all. He instantly regretted his words after she said that she hadn’t been thinking any of those things until he suggested them. When she said that he could come but they might need his opinion on some of the clothes they were trying on he made a slight face and his eyes shifted to the corners looking upwards from one corner to the other in thought before shifting back directly on Kitty. “Okay. I can do that I suppose” Luc said. “Party? What party? Am I even invited?” Luc asked slightly confused as she asked if he was going to tag along for a party too. Luc wasn’t even aware of the party in the first place.

Walking into the store he watched as the other girl flipped through the rack and asked about one article after another. He had to hand it to her she did have a good sense of what looked good but then again she was French like himself it was to be expected. “Ah, friend I suppose. My name is Lucien” he said with a smile to the girl.

He sighed as the girls interacted asking about one top with a necklace compared to another. The question mentioning that he was Kitty’s boyfriend blindsided him catching him off guard. “Non, Non , Non, she’s not my…our relationship is well it’s complicated” he said trying to find the right words he wasn’t exactly sure how to describe his relationship with Kitty to the human girl. He wasn’t sure if he could outright tell her that he was Kitty’s protector without her prodding for more information and asking questions though. "I didn't even know I was invited to said party. What are you celebrating?" he asked.

_{Translations:
Non = No}

[Artemis Darnichov]

The day turned out to be good so far. Artemis woke up with a good rested mind and the shower she took relaxed every muscle she possessed. A small yawn came from her lips while standing in front of her closet looking at the many outfits of the day.


Her grey eyes observing her closet she found a black leather pants and a white tanktop together with a black jacket. Artemis got dressed quickly, checked her make - up and ran down the stairs to get to the garage.

Artemis started her motor cycle, grabbed her helmet and drove off to the mall. The red haired teenager drove throuh one way streets and tried to avoid the highway as much as she possibly could. Last thing she needed was to be late at her appointment in the little russian shop.

Artemis hit the breaks at the parking lot and looked at her watch with a smile. 2 hours too early, thats a good thing. Without rushing she locked her motor cycle secure and walked intot he big mall she never saw before.

She grabbed the small personal card from the shop owner from her pockets and looked at it while walking through. The russian girl looked around to see anything that would look like the shop and without realizing she bumped into some guy.

Losing her balance Artemis fell flat on her back and coughed out the air being pushed out of her lungs like she was being punched down by an iron fist. Sitting up she looked at two girls and the boy she walked into.

My apologies. [/b] she said with another cough and crawled up onto her feet. her grey eyes looking at each of their faces she scratched the back of her neck a bit embarrassed.

I hope i didnt interrupt you, I'm really sorry. [/b] she said to the boy and the girls. She didnt meant to bump into him and ruin their conversation. Thsi felt really awkward.[/size]

[Kitty Warshaw]

“Okay. I can do that I suppose” Luc said. “Party? What party? Am I even invited?” He asked as Kitty began to giggle. “Are you really going to leave me at some party with a ton of dudes I don’t know who could possibly hurt me?” She with a raised brow, surely her protector knew that as far as she was concerned he was going and he didn’t have much of a say in the situation.

"So he a friend... family... or perhaps a boyfriend?" Alli asked as she looked through a clothes rack. Before Kitty could respond with an answer, Luc piped up.

"Ah, friend I suppose. My name is Lucien" Kitten pointed to the blue dress with straps. It brought out the color in her eyes.
“Well to tell you the truth honey they all look fabulous on you, but the purple top is very sexy. Alex would like it.” she smiled with a wink.

"Is your boyfriend coming to the party too?" Kitty froze as the boyfriend fell from the humans lips. She racked her brain for the right words to explain what they’re relationship was. Sure, it was complicated but it wasn’t something she could just give away and put other werecats and vampyres at stake

“Non, Non , Non, she’s not my…our relationship is well it’s complicated” Luc finally answered causing her to sigh with relief. Sure, he was with her a lot but was that really what it looked like? Did they really look like a couple? She knew now that it bothered him and wondered if that’s why she didn’t see, girls come up to him when they’re together.

“We’re going to the party; just not together…we’re just friends.” She informed Alli hoping she would catch on all by herself.
Out the corner of her eye, she saw a human bump into Luc and fall flat on her back. Gasping a little Kitten held back a giggle, she knew it wasn’t nice but when something unfortunate happens to someone else, she can’t help but giggle.

“I hope I didn’t interrupt you, I'm really sorry.” Shaking her head Kitten moved past her protector and held out a hand to the embarrassed girl.

“No honey you’re not.” She looked towards the girl and then Luc. She gave a small nod of the head to him hoping he’d catch her drift.

[Allison Taylor]

Allison watched as the vampyre and her male "friend" spoke trying to clear up the thoughts of being together in that way. She enjoyed the French being used, it reminded her of home, her mother and twin in France.

"Es-tu sûr? Vous regardez comme vous vous souciez assez un peu pour elle." Alli asked looking at Lucien choosing to speak in her native tongue for a couple reasons; one: he was speaking it, two: she liked having some around that understood, three: she hoped Kitty didn't know French so she wouldn't understand what she was saying to Luc. "And of course you can come. You're her protector right?" She said pointing at Luc's bandana. "Werecat? Or Vampyre?" She asked with her natural sense of species differences.

Then a girl, foreign looking, human for sure bumped into Lucien. "I don't think you were interrupting.... Are you alright?" She said offering a gentle, and friendly hand to the girl as she tried figuring out from accent and physique where she may be from.


Translations:

Are you sure? = Es-tu sûr?

You look like you care quite a bit for her. = Vous regardez comme vous vous souciez assez un peu pour elle.

[Lucien Argeneau]

Luc made a face as Kitty basically said that he didn’t have a choice really in the matter of going to the party. She was right he couldn’t leave her alone at some party where there was even a hint of a possibility that she could get hurt or be in danger of any kind. Kitty had practically backed Luc into a corner with that one. He didn’t entirely mind though he liked being around Kitty.
When Kitty answered about the clothes, Luc remained silent. Sure he had a good sense of fashion for himself but with girls fashion he was rather clueless. They all looked nice in his opinion he just hoped that the two girls wouldn’t decide it was a good idea to have him be the final deciding factor on what they got. Didn’t they have each other for that?

When Allison asked if he was sure that they were ‘just friends’ and not ‘together like that’ and how that he looked like he cared quite a bit for Kitty in French Luc was quiet. He did care about her a lot, and he wasn’t sure if it was only because of the special protector bond that tied them together. But when she mention the question of if he was Kitty’s protector an asked if he was a werecat or vampyre that’s when the alarms went off in his head. How did she know? How could a normal human possibly know about werecats and vampyres? Her asking meant she knew about them and that put him on guard. Allison didn’t seem like a threat, but her knowing what he and Kitty were could pose as one and as a liability if she ever decided to turn against them. He was somewhat thankful for the other human bumping into him before he got a chance to answer her though.

“Oh no, you were not interrupting at all. Are you alright?” Luc asked as both Kitty and Allison held out a hand to help the other girl up, as such he saw no reason to offer his own to help her up as well. When he spotted Kitty’s nod out of the corner of his eye he looked confused for a moment but didn’t comment about it. “You do not need to apologize you were not interrupting. It is not like you bumped into me on purpose,” Luc said with a laugh and a charming smile. Luc looked at her for a moment. She was pretty and she had a slight accent that Luc tried to place but at the moment was failing to.

[Artemis Darnichov]

Her thoughts were far away. somehow deep away locked in a chest in her head the key was Russia. Artemis though was a disaster around new people, give her a few bottles of vodka and she would swing along but meetings like these made her feel awkward and blush redder than her own hair.

The red head looked at the blonde girl first and gave a small smile back she looked at the two hands and shook them one by one. The boy didnt seem angry either which was a big weight from her shoulders.


Nodding at the questions of her being alright she smiled friendly. Still i should have looked at the people more than a small card. Or buy glasses. [/b] she said smiling and took her bag from the ground.

Wth another blush she totally forgot her manners. Oh my name is Artemis, nice to meet you.. though i wished we would have met differently. [/b] she said softly and playded with one hand with her long red curls.

She was totally being stupid, but she wasnt the rich russian kid anymore, it was being a total different situation, running for her life all the time not sure who to trust, it made her feel unsafe and she didnt want to be unsafe.

These people were surprisingly nice most of the time, even when they didnt know her they were nice. Artemis was happy about it though, she would love this happiness and this kindness more than bullets.

Glad i didnt interrupt, i am new in town, so i am kind of lost. [/b] she said softly and bit her bottom lip.

[Kitty Warshaw]

Smiling happily Kitten stepped back so she was again at her protectors side. She didn't like being away from him when there was a stranger around...or was it just this pretty red head that made her feel this way? “You do not need to apologize you were not interrupting. It is not like you bumped into me on purpose,” He said probably reassuring her.

Shrugging she looked at him from the corner of her eye as the girl introduced herself. "Oh my name is Artemis, nice to meet you.. though i wished we would have met differently." Kitten inwardly rolled her eyes but kept a smile. Be nice and courteous, your just jealous for no reason. "I'm Kitten," she supplied and looked to Alli. "It's nice to meet you."

Tuning her out for a second She looked to Luc and nudged his arm. "She's cute ask her to the party" she whispered low enough for only him to hear. She smiled back and forth between Artemis and Luc with raised brows. All she really wanted to see was his reaction, would do what she said or decline. Her other personality Catherine yelled for her to stop and just admit that she had feeling for him. But Kitten declined and denied that she did because she knew he wouldn't return her feelings.

"Glad i didnt interrupt, i am new in town, so i am kind of lost." the girl admitted. Taking a sip of her shake she resisted the urger to shrug and tell her that she had a personal problem, but Catherine got the better of her. "Well if you'd like i'm sure we could show you around, you know hang with us?" She smiled as a low hiss built inside of her. She couldn't understand why she was making a big deal of this thing. Luc was her protector and that was all he probably wanted to be.

[Allison Taylor]

Alli watched with a quizzical look on her face as the other three people spoke. She could tell what was going on between Kitty and Lucien was something strong and even if they didn't realize it was more than just a protector or friend. Alli could always get a feel for a person easily and could sense the feelings they had for one another. It was a natural born gift she had for understanding people. She was a true people's person and showed it often.

"She's cute ask her to the party" Allison was just close enough to hear Kitty tease Luc about the foreigner that she was still trying to figure out the native origins to. Sound very north European. Her acent is probably Ukraine or Russian. She thought as she heard Kitty talk. "Well if you'd like i'm sure we could show you around, you know hang with us?"

"Of course she can come and should hang with us. We can always use another girls opinion!" Alli said holding the same tops and necklace pairs as she had before up to show Artemis. "Hey Artemis, can I call you Missy?" The blond asked hoping she wouldn't mind. "A very dear friend of mine... her mom's name was Artemis and well... if you don't mind Missy sounds cuter and sweeter." She said trying not to think about the past too much.

[Lucien Argeneau]

Luc noticed that Kitty had come to his side quickly and felt a bit more at easy he liked to have her close whenever they were around strangers outside of school. At school it was different because no one was a stranger for very long there. Everyone else was introducing himself or herself so Luc decided he might as well give his name as well. “I’m Lucien, most just call me Luc though” he said. When Kitty nudged his arm and whispered that he should ask Artemis to the party saying that she was cute Luc nudged her back and said “shut up” playfully under his breath just low enough for Kitty to hear. He watched her eyebrows rise at him and Artemis and laughed slightly at her attempt to play matchmaker. This wasn’t exactly the time or the place besides he had just met Artemis by chance.

It was true that Artemis was cute but Luc had a duty to make sure that Kitty was alright first and foremost besides if he did invite Artemis to a party that he had really no business inviting someone else to he’d feel bad if he ended up ignoring his ‘date’ all night to keep an eye on Kitty. “Why would I do that, I thought you were going to be my date” Luc whispered lightly to Kitty speaking briskly and trying to not speak exclusively to Kitty for too long as it was a little rude to the other two girls.

There Kitty went though they had just met Artemis and there she was inviting Artemis to hang out with them. Luc didn’t really see that he had much say in this now he was vastly outnumbered. “Maybe now my opinions won’t be the deciding factor since you have another girl’s opinion after all.” Luc said. “Well if you’re new in town then welcome, Mademoiselle Artemis. Where did you move here from?” He asked.

[Artemis Darnichov]

Artemis was still a bit amazed and a bit confused these people seemed so different, each and every soul. But her eyes moved from one girl to another to the guy with a french sounding accent. Artemis smiled happily at the girl named Kitten. ”pleasure to meet you miss. “[/b] she said softly calling everyone a miss since thats how she was raised.

Artemis just never got to talk to other people, she didnt know how the were, how the sound or how their emotions worked. The red head blushed a bit and looked down thinking of the offer. Hang out with them? Were they sure? Shouldnt she tell thema bout the fugitive thing? Her eyes slid to the russian shop and back to the three people in front of her.

Her brow was raised when she looked to the other girl who raised tops and a necklace needing another opinion. ”sure i can try to helpyou have different fashion then where i come from. “[/b] she spoke softly but liked the tops and the necklace as well. Artemis smiled the girl seemed really happy, happier than she could ever see someone sof ar.

”sure, i dont see why not. “[/b] she said with a chuckle. Nodding at Lucien she felt more comfortable around them. They were nice and they didnt seem like they want to kill her. ” nice to meet you Lucien. [/b] she said with a soft smile and looked at her wn hands folding and unfolding a few times because she ran out of words.

Artemis heard him speak again and a blush showed up. but If I’m..[/b] but her words were cut off by a welcome. Biting her lp she wasnt sure if she should say so.

St. Petersburg. [/b] she said with a smile.

[Kitty Warshaw]

“I’m Lucien, most just call me Luc though” she watched his facial reaction as he introduced himself. He nudged her and whispered for her to shut up, this brought a slight grin to her face. “Why would I do that, I thought you were going to be my date” Blush filled her cheeks and she looked to her boots avoiding his eyes thankful for have worn hair down today.


"Of course she can come and should hang with us. We can always use another girls opinion!" Kitten giggled as Ali talked excitedly. She listened to the girl's accent and wondered where she could possibly be from. Most of the students at CHON were from different countries but her's was one she hadn't heard before. Especially since she herself was from the small town of Webberville, Texas.

“Well if you’re new in town then welcome, Mademoiselle Artemis. Where did you move here from?” When Luc asked the question they'd all been pondering upon Kitten looked up. For she wanted to know as well. "St. Petersburg." Kitten smiled as the russian red-head blushed, it was cute.

"Well yay another new addition to our group!" Kitten grinned looking between her two new friends. "Well since your fashion style is different will you show me? I've been looking for a fresh start clothing wise..."

[Allison Taylor]

After it was decided that Missy would join their little shopping group and she was found mentally correct about her accent and origin she went back to looking at the different shirts, skirts, tops, dresses and jewelry. Anyone who didn't like shopping wouldn't even want to get Allison Taylor started on shoes and purses or belts. She was a genius in fashion but don't try to debate... she will win every time. "Good now that that's settled we can shop now!" She said excitedly. "I've got to look sexy for Alex!" Alli said with a passionate vigor for clothes shopping and looking fashion forward.

"Ok so Night's got the club all reserved and was cleaning the place up for our private party... I don't know if there's a theme or what it would be but gifts are optional except close friends and me! So again thanks for your help on finding the paints and paper." She said to the blond blue fledge vamp, Kitty. "I was more than completely lost in that store... so I'm totally indebted to you Kitty." She said n a cute way that made her look like a kid getting candy.

[Lucien Argeneau]

Artemis seemed nervous somehow and Luc wasn’t exactly sure why, it wasn’t like Artemis knew that she was in the presence of a werecat fledgling and a blue vampyre fledgling, like Allison did. But Luc brushed it off as nothing to be too worried about; Artemis seemed nice. Luc nodded as Artemis said she was from St. Petersburg. Instead of badgering her for more information he was polite if she wanted to tell them why she moved her she would but he wasn’t one to pry.

When Allison mentioned Night’s name about how she had got the club reserved things fell into place a bit more about how Allison knew that he was Kitty’s protector. “Well if it’s a private party why do you keep inviting people” Luc joked at Allison lightly. “Allison I’m sure you and all you ladies will look good in whatever you decide to get.” He said. When Allison thanked Kitty for helping her find the paints and paper Luc couldn’t help but smile. It was just like Kitty to be so helpful, even if other times she was a little bit of a well brat. “So are we almost done here, cause I’m getting a little hungry” Luc said and just like on cue his stomach growled slightly.

[Artemis Darnichov]

Artemis was more planning to see the Russian ambassade who were giving her a green card, but instead she was invited to go shopping with these teenagers she just met. Her grey eyes moved to the side where she saw a Russian bouncer looking at her, swallowing a big lump she turned back to Allison and Kitten.

excuse me. [/b] she said with a bow and quickly made her way over to the bouncer. She gave him the bag and he gave her the papers. Nodding at him he walked back in and she walked back to them, now smiling friendly.

Nodding at kitten she smiled brightly. No problem! though where i come from its colder, a lot colder, so we'll get shopping in winter time to make you look amazing. If thats okay?[/b] she said with a sweet smile and wondered where they were all talking about.

She could figure out about some party but Artemis really didn't figure she could help with it. Artemis didnt bother much, she seemed to make new friends on her second day in America as a normal teenager and so she felt bad that she could feel the terrible money burn in her pocket.

I know a great place, my treat?[/b] she was still a bit unsure, but she needed to get rid of the money she got from her bad days, and so she did everything for it to be gone. Including paying a meal for them all, wherever it would be. Artemis nodded at the restaurant she just had given her stuff to and received her papers from.

the food is delicious, I suppose you never had Russian food did you? [/b] she asked with a friendly smile.

[Kitty Warshaw]

Kitten watched with a raised brow as Missy walked over to a Russian guy, only half listening as Allison thanked her. What was she doing? “I was more than completely lost in that store... so I'm totally indebted to you Kitty.” She heard Alli say and this made Kitten smile a little. Maybe she’s some assassin? She thought wildly as she stepped closer to Luc so that she was between him and Alli. “Well if it’s a private party why do you keep inviting people” She heard Luc say, but her mind was still on the weird exchanging of papers between the two Russians.

Feeling she was overreacting she turned her attention back to Alli and Luc and smiled as Luc joked with her. Nodding a little for no reason whatsoever Kitten paused and reeled back her thought. Had she said Night? She’d seen the black and white haired woman hanging around with Seamus quite often so that would explain a lot. Feeling Missy’s presence Kitten smiled as the girl smiled sweetly back at them. “No problem! Though where I come from its colder, a lot colder, so we'll get shopping in winter time to make you look amazing. If that’s okay?” Missy said answering the plead she’d given earlier.

“Ohmygosh!” she said as thoughts of Missy being some weird assassin person escaped her mind. “That’s totally fine with me. I love winter shopping.” That’s when she began to ramble. “With the furs and the boots and the coats and ah” she sighed happily already thinking of December. Lost in her own world she didn’t pay attention to the speak of food until Missy suggested taking them out to a Russian place. “Oh!” she touched Luc’s, and Alli’s arm at the same time. “That sounds wonderful, I’m always up for trying new things!”