Project Maho- the Beginning

[palla]

((Discussion Thread, persons...please?

Anyway, the next part is kind of open, because my phone just rang, so it could be anyone, if they would care to enter there. If Tass were around, I'd talk to him about something, but he isn't. Anyone interested?))

[Tassatul]

((Hey, Im around . . . Been playing entirely to much diablo. Feel free to PM me Palla, I still check daily even if I can't make a post))

*The black van pulls into Maho's parking lot. Driving up to the front entrance, the agent stops the van and Adam and the agents get out. The agents flank Adam on all sides, seemingly in case he tries to run for it. But Adam is entirely to interested in what is in store for him next*

*They walk though the front doors, and enter into an elevator, the agents nodding at the guard. After an eventless ride, the elevator stops and the doors open. The next site is a suprize to Adam. Somewhow, he expected to see lines of offices kept in sterlie white. Instead, he sees a huge atrium, with hindred of people walking around it. A few large fountains adorn the center of the room, and the floor is a mosaic of tiles*

"This, Adam, is Maho. But before we can show you much, its time to talk to our, uh, recruiter, you might say" says one of the agents.

((Sorry about the nearly actionless descriptions of the area, but I had to get that out of the way, so I can move on to other stuff))

[hyper4pyropixie]

Sakura waited in the pizza line, but soon got the feeling she was being watched. Turning around she saw a 'mall cop' ((she does not realize there Maho agents yet)) staring at her while talking on his radio. Quickly turned, and nervous glanced around the rest of the food court, there were two 'mall cops' by the outside door. One right by the Chinese food stand, and one more by the icecream stand by the exit into the mall.

'This is strange' she thought, 'there never been this many 'mall cops' in the mall, especially in the food court. Getting really scared now she grabbed her cell phone and pretended to answer a call, and started to walk out of the food court, noticing two 'mall' cops were following her.

[Tassatul]

*The agents lead Adam across the floor, walking past not just more agents, but other everyday office-like people*

"As you can see, we just happen to be some field agents. Maho also has a large force of typical paper-pushers as well, although I wouldn't envy their jobs" says one agent.

*Eventually they make it across the floor, and enter into a hallway, at the end of which is a door marked 'Admmissions'. Upon opening it, Adam sees a room, large than an average office, but not extravagantly furnished or large. Sitting at a desk is a man*

"Welcome, Adam." Turning to the agents, "You're dismissed"

*They walk out, leaving Adam alone with the man*

[palla]

Unfortunately, Cailean had neglected to switch on her answering machine. The phone kept ringing, strangely echoing in the room. Before its incessant sound could drive her even more over the edge, she hesitantly picked up the receiver.

"Hello?" she answered in a low voice that was just a tad raspy.

"Caycee?"

For a moment her insides seemed to freeze. Then Cailean realized that the person on the other end couldn't be a Maho agent. No one but a select few called her Caycee.

"Janey, how are you?" Cailean said, silently thanking every god she'd ever heard of that it hadn't been Maho.

"Long time no see," Jane said. "Listen, I'm in town. Do you want to get together today?"

"Sure, where?"

"At the mall; we haven't been out for a good shopping spree in a while."

"Th..the mall?"

The fear that had penetrated her defenses when she'd heard the phone ring returned. If she returned to the mall, there was such a chance the Maho agents could get her.

However...maybe...

"I guess so," Cailean said reluctantly. Jane squealed excitedly as only a girl going shopping can squeal. Cailean listened as the girl rattled off the plans, then hung up. Sighing to herself, she left the bedroom and went down the hall. Sure carrying a concealed weapon was illegal, but then again, so was what Maho was doing...whatever that was.

[Tassatul]

*Adam looked at the man. He was, well, average. There was nothing unique about him. His eyes were normal color, average height, normal build*

"How are you? I trust the agents were accomodating" spoke the man.

"If you don't mind, can we just get to the point of my being here?" says Adam

"Well, then. I'm Vaeru, the Namegiver. Maho has discovered you 'abilities', and wishes that you would join us in our cause to help those with magical tendencies" *Vaeru steps toward Adam and grasps his hands. His eyes roll back, and a tingling sensation covers Adam's body. Gradually, its stops*

Looking at Adam: "Your name is. . . Tassatul"

"I already have a name" replys Adam.

"No longer. The decision is made. You are now Tassatul to all at Maho"

[palla]

((Hey, cool Tass. ;D))

*Very reluctantly, Cailean parked as close to the door as possible, quite prepared for a quick escape. Tucking her helmet under her arm, she approached the door, instantly blending in with the crowd that seemed to be typical around the mall, even in the later hours of the day.*

*As she walked back toward the food court, she took extra precaution to "look" different than she had earlier. Even Jane might not recognize her, but then again, she could claim she had dyed her hair and used contacts now. Ultra paranoid, Cailean glanced at everyone she passed, looking for the tell-tale signs of an Agent.*

*At the food court, she searched the mass for her blonde-haired gray-eyed friend, but couldn't locate her. At least, not immediately. Noting a feminine head in the corner that looked at least vaguely like Jane's head, Cailean pressed through the throng.*

"Hey, Jane, what's up?"

It seemed ice was once again clinging to her spine.

"Good afternoon, Miss Moriartis," the blonde, gray eyed Agent greeted. "How nice to see you."

[hyper4pyropixie]

*Sakura was now well aware that there were two 'mall cops' foolowing her, but the fact she left her purse in the food was the only reason she was not leaving the mall right now.*

*A purse is a purse but the fact it had enought indentification for these 'stalkers' (mall cops) to follow her 24/7 was scaring her.*

She made it back to the food court in record time.

But missing the fact she was not looking where she going she bumped into a couple.
"oh, i am so sor...." *Just then she noticed not only was the girl having a terrifed look in her eyes, but the other person so close to her was a 'mall cop.'*

[palla]

*Cailean stumbled as the girl bumped into her. Unforutnately, the bump didn't make the agent relax his grip on her in the least.*

"It is no problem, ma'am," the agent said to the stranger. "My...sister here just tripped over her own two feet. Come, we have to leave now," he said gruffly to Cailean.

*Cailean looked back at the girl, a desperate look of pleading in her eyes.*

Please, she thought silently. Help me!

Maybe...

Cailean, concentrating as hard as she could while half struggling with her captor, changed her eyes as quickly as she could, attempting in some way to show the girl she was "special".

I hope she isn't a magic hater. I'll be finished.

[Cobra5]

((Woh... I think I missed something there...uhh...))

[BugHunter]

((ooc: I think the two characters' stories have just intertwined...))

[palla]

((Yeah. Cailean came back to the mall for a friend, but it was a trick.))

[hyper4pyropixie]

Sakura noticed the fact that the guy started pulling her more, almost dragging her when she did not want.

Plus the terrified look on the girl's face said that this was not her brother. A flash in eyes... no maybe it was the light, but....
I have to stop him, but how.... she thought "Wait," she yelled out. She let out a giggle, "I'm sorry... but do you say sister... *giggle* I thought for you where a hot couple! *giggle*"

The guys or 'mall cop' look surpised, but did not lessen the grip on the girl. Sakura did not take notice of the girl expression, but instread looked nervously at her shoes, trying to think of something else.

She noticed how tight he was gripping the girls hands, and a light appeared in her head.

"*Gasp" And quickly grabbed the hand of the girl, and holding it in a way so that the guy could not see it. "You have a cut on your hand. It is small, but deep! Nd bledding a lot too. I have a first aid kit over there, I could fix it up."

*caught the girl's eyes and smile, then quickly turn to the guy.*

"*in a parently glare, in motherly voice* It really needs to be treated!!! I won't take no for answer, *sigh* i know how you feel, being her big brother and all, so I promise she will return to this spot, right when she is healed."

[Tassatul]

(( ???lil bit confused here. . . Ill figure it out))

"Well, Tassatul, your training begins right now." says Vaeru. "The first thing I want you to know is that we at Maho are dedicated to helping all who display those special abilities reffered to as Magic"

Adam: "How can you help them?"

Vaeru: "Basically, we teach them to cope and even benefit from their abilities. But you've had a long day. I'll show you to your quarters"

*Vaeru leads Adam/Tassatul out of the room and to an elevater right near his office. They get in and go to the 4th level*

Adam: "I'm living here?"

Vaeru: "Of course! A young promising man such as yourself couldn't be allowed to continue living on the streets"

*Adam considered this. Free meals, a safe place to sleep, warmth. These were things he hadn't had in a very long time*

I suppose I could hang here for a while, check this place out. Free meals are definantly a plus. . .

[palla]

The Agent, not wishing to cause a stir anymore than the girl already had, allowed the girl to be pulled a few feet away. However, his gaze never dimmed, nor did it turn away from the couple. Cailean almost panicked; she had to think fast, or else she was finished.

"Thank you," she whispered, barely moving her mouth so the Agent would, hopefully, not notice her attempt at contact with the strange woman. "I need your help. I can't explain now, but I will. Just, please, trust me."