Another Day in the Big Apple

[Royce]

Royce had also caught sight of him, and dropped her shades to cover her eyes, her lips curling into a slight smirk. But she also continued to the elevator, her arms folded as she walked. She flipped him the peace sign, before stepping onto the elavator, and making sure she was opposite of where Sora stood, staring at the wall for now.

[Mika Jade Nyte]

Mika just rolled her eyes, looking to Josh and shaking her head. "About damn time. We're headed up ta m'office..comon..YOU talk ta th' two hardheaded bitches.."

[Joshua Grey]

::His eyes glared between the two of them and he kept silent. A flash of anger so sparcly seen upon his features overcame him. he took slow steady breaths trying to retain his present state of quiet fury. As the doors opened once more he moved with angered steps towards Mika's office and upon entering he stood to the side of the desk. And still he said nothing::

[Mika Jade Nyte]

Mika was the last to enter her office, and shut the door, before leaning on it. She watched Royce move to one side of the office away from the others, and Sora to the other side, scooping Jacob up in her arms and patting his back, keeping her back to everyone else. Her eyes narrowed, and she took a slow unnecessary breath.

Her arms folded, and she looked to Josh, before looking to the two women who were now deadly silent. "Yanno..I love ya both, but this shit has got ta stop. Royce...yer temper...though it's gotten better, it really is gonna get ya inta some deep shit one day. An' Sora..of all people, you were the one person that could make th' pope himself believe that the devil as pure by yer poker face alone. Ya've always had a level head, an' I really can't understand what th' hell is goin' on here. Really now, how long has it been? Almost a year? Ya both need ta stop..because yer both gonna end up bein' a liability..not only to our businesses...but to yer loved ones as well."

[Royce]

Royce just gave a low growl, glancing to her cousin, then away, her arms folding and foot beginning to tap a bit. "Hey..I was bein' civil..an' ya verra well know that, MJ. Until Miss Stick-up-th'-ass wanted ta get all nasty..."

[Sora]

Sora...was blatantly ignoring everyone it seemed, her back still to everyone as she coo'd softly to her son, nuzzling him and making smiling babbling sounds. The baby just stared up at his mom as if she had lost her mind, which she could've very well done. "Yesh..we are gonna go home..an' have a nice big bath, and wipe away alllll the germs that dirty woman gave you, aren't we?"

[Lilah]

Finding Mika had proved to be a bit harder than Lilah thought. With Ted. E. in tow she had followed Mika's scent losing it more than once in her journey. After many dead ends, including one at a lingerie shop Lilah was just about to give up when something caught her attention. Following this faint trail it soon grew stronger and very soon she heard raised voices. She eyed the three women, recognizing one as Mika and then looked back to Ted. " Theys fixin' to fight Ted. They swing on the Pretty Lady and we go in. You take the one with the big mouth. " She nodded to her bear and turned to watch only to find they had disappeared. There was only one place they could have gone so into the building she went.

It took her a few minutes to find her way up to Mika's office. The door was shut but she could still hear voices loud and clear. Not wanting her presence known right away, she crouched down with Ted and waited for any indication that the fight would turn physical. Then, she would run in to save the day. She knew Ted would be slaughtered by the loud one, but hey, that was his problem.

[Joshua Grey]

Enough, both of you. ::he said with all the calm he could muster. This isnt about who won me, and it isnt about who has me. I am not a project to be passed back and forth.

[Royce]

"Well explain that ta yer lil' jaded wife o'er there..." She seethed, throwing a glare his way, then shaking her head. "Like I said, I was bein' civil til she started th' shit. An' yanno...seriously..this is doin' nothin' but wastin' my time...MJ, when yer ready ta go o'er those numbers..call me.."

She turned and headed towards the door, her gaze locking on her cousin who was leaning against it.

[Sora]

Sora just ...continued to act ignorant of everyone there, having leaned over and started fumbling in the babycarriage. "I know I brought it....ahh, there you go, bambino.." She straightened up, holding a bottle and wiggling it in front of Jacob. Once the baby had started to drink from it, she took a tentative glance towards Josh, then looked back to Jacob.

[Lilah]

Hearing Josh's voice Lilah blinked at Ted. " Ted, there a man in there! " Her voice had been loud enough to hear and she quickly raised a finger to her lips. " Shhhhhhhhh!" She then lowered her voice as she scanned the outer office for a few necessary items. " OK Ted, we's going to war. " Nodding her head she grabbed a flower pot and turning out its contents she stuffed poor Teds head inside giving the bear a makeshift helmet. Then she picked up a fountain pen not exactly sure what she would do with it yet then looked at Teddy. " OK, here we go. You break down the door on three. " She nodded to herself then tossed Ted. " Three! " Of course all that did was shattered the flower pot while the door never budged. She looked disgustedly at Ted who had now bounced off the door and lay on his back at her feet. " Hmp! Some soldier you turned out to be. "

[Mika Jade Nyte]

"No, Royce...yer not runnin' off this time...this isn't settled, an' I want it settled... N..."

Words were interrupted by the sound of a crash, causing Mika to jump. She growled a bit, straightening off of the door and yanked it open a crack to peer out. "Fuck.."

That growl became a bit stronger, and she shook her head, opening it more as she looked to Lilah. "Look chick...get lost okay? Seriously..before ya cause me ta get rid o' ya.."

With that, the door would slam shut as she turned and leaned on it again with a mental sigh. What was it with crazy vampires finding her?

[Lilah]

With that four letter outbust Lilah could only grin. " Pretty Lady looks to be ok. " She then looked at Teddy only to scowl when she was told she needed to take a hike. Just as she bent to pick up Ted the door was slammed shut. " Well, at least she is dominant. " Giggling she planted herself on the floor against the door. She could feel that Mika was on the otherside and whispered softly. " I think she will come 'round and play with us Ted. With friends like she has in there, she dun need many enemies. " She nodded and listened for the verbal fight to begin again.

[Sora]

Mika: So there they were, all four of them. Sora still was standing off to the side cooing quietly to Jacob, her back to everyone else. Mika was against the door, and she was having a staring match with Royce, who was standing nearby having wanted to get out. Royce was furious, her arms folded...and Josh was still strangely quiet. Mika shook her head. "No..I want it done. I love ya both an' I'm tired of this rivalry already.." Royce growled.. "I tried bein' nice..I'm through bein' nice. Fuck her..fuck this whole thing...let me out."

Josh: ::he looked between the two women then he cleared his throat and moved towards Royce, he slipped up behind her his body heat covering her and as calmly as he could he spoke just loud enough for her to hear, while dark hues stared in Mika's direction:: You will sit down, You will listen, and this WILL be dealt with. ::he then turned his eyes to her and growled his annoynace, it was now he sounded just like his father. Freighteningly so::

Royce: Royce stiffened hearing Josh..feeling him so close. Sora had glanced up and over towards them, and her eyes narrowed as her head snapped away, her body tense, but she didn't say anything. Royce growled softly, turning to face Josh, her head tilting to the side. "I will...will I? Why am I th' one bein' attacked in all o' this..I jus' wanna fuckin' know..."

Josh: You arent being attacked. Sit the fuck down ::he bellowed and then turned to his wife, moving towards her. He did as he had to royce only his body leaned into hers and as he lowered to speak he kissed her neck before giving it a harsh bite, to match his harsh tone:: You as well, will sit down, you will listen and this will be dealt with. :he moved around her to take jacob::

Royce: Ever since Royce had returned with Kenji from getting..."reclawed"...she had found that instinct for her temper just growing constantly...that instinct to rebel. Xavier would probably notice the change...and he would know more than most her penchant for disobedience. She didn't sit, oh no..she purposely remained standing, those pupil less hues staring towards Josh and Sora, her arms folding.

Sora: Sora scowled, trembling at the bite but not making a noise. She only clutched to Jacob more as she threw Josh a hurt look. It was a moment before she relinquished her hold on Jacob, letting his father take him, before sitting stiffly in a chair, her arms folding as she stared off to the side away from them all.

Mika: Mika was just glad that Josh was taking a more active approach now, and just stood quietly by the door.

Josh: ::he glared towards Royce:: Anyother time I wouldnt give two shits if you dont do as I recommend. Today however, I suggest you park your ass. ::he offered as he passed her and handed Mika his son. :: Dont let either of them take him. Nor leave ::he said as he kissed his sons head and sighed heavily. Turning around he looked to them both:: I have had enough of you both. Neither one of you will just sit up and accept what is. Royce, prior to my wifes snippet did you have a real reason for such disdain? And you Sora.... :;he watched her:: you have no reason to hate her, and I will have no more of either of you. This will end or I will go. As it stands right now, I will be staying in the apartment here, Jacob will be going back and forth until everything is resolved, or it will be dissolved. ::he turned from Sora then and took turns looking between the two::

Sora: Sora's head snapped around to stare at him. Was he serious? "You're..leaving me..? " At least, that's what it sounded like to her, and the pain was etched over her face.

Royce: Royce looked to Josh, then Sora. She frowned slightly..she almost felt sorry for the other woman. She didn't sit...but she hadn't tried leaving either. She shook er head. "I have no distain for her...I ne'er did. I left you...I let you go...an' I'm happy that...ya both have each other. I'm happy that ya have a feelin'...I'm glad..an' I wish she'd understand..."

Josh: ::He looked towards Sora, he wouldnt answer me, he wanted his questions answered first, and he wasnt leaving her, he was punishing her in a way. He would never leave her:: And you...what is the problem with Royce? ::he asked arms folding. A side none here had seen from him. that true grey slipping through as his eyes became unreadable::

Sora: She stared at him for a long moment, tears gathering up. She finally turned her head away, her heel starting to tap. She sniffed, her chin lifting. "I told you never to be around her again. Once before you betrayed me by kissing her, and I'm just supposed to sit back and think that letting her around you is going to lessen those doubts? How do I know you haven't done something else with her?"

Josh: Trust. Thats all anyone ever has to go on. Which is why I am going to trust, that both of you will put your hesitations, worries, annoyances and hate behind you. This just doesnt effect the two ofus, but everyone. ::he said looking to them both then moving to Mika and taking back his son, resting him to lay against his chest as he rubbed the little ones back looking to them both:: I will not have you both arguing and unable to be near each other. It ends tonight

Royce: Royce smirked, shaking er head. "I tried..th' balls' in her court." She sighed, her hands rubbing her forehead. "An' no one has ta worry about shit anymore. I'm leavin' town anyway..."

Sora: Sora looked from Josh to Royce, then away again, her foot still tapping. "Fine..I won't bring it up again. Just let me have my baby and let me go home. Do what you want."

Josh: ::his eyes snapped to Sora and they narrowed a moment then looked towards Royce. :: Will you still be working here? Still around? Father know?

Sora: Sora felt like she was dying inside, but she didn't know what to say anymore. Yes, maybe her jealous was unreasonable, but she was afraid. Not like she'd ever mention that fear, but she was. She was trying, not wanting to push Josh away, but it felt like it nonetheless. She was stubborn..always had been.

Royce: Who ..or what woman..around here WASN'T Stubborn? She shrugged a bit as she looked to Josh. "I told ya before I was movin'...out o' th' city. I'll still work..fer now..but jus' mainly from home. " Her gaze cut to Sora, and she gave a bit of a sigh before looking to Josh. "It's fer th' best I think."

Josh: Perhaps. ::he said his eyes looking from Royce to Sora. :: Well as soon as we leave this room you can do whatever you want. But until you two are getting along no one leaves.

Royce: "Well we ain't killin' each other. What are ya expectin'? We kiss an' make out?" She smirked, unable to help but throw that smartass comment in.

Sora: Sora's gaze snapped coldly to Royce, then away from her. She didn't say a word..a good thing because her words weren't going to be friendly.

Josh: ::He looked towards Mika who had been quiet:: Anything to add? ::his brow rose as he watched her still a light burp offered from the baby::

Mika: "I've had m'say....ya both have become liabilities..ya refuse ta talk to each other. I think e'eryone's been patient..an' understandin'..enough. Especially towards you, Sora. Yer m'best friend..but damn it...yer actin' like....well...like a woman instead o' th' partner I used ta have.." She frowned at Sora who had glanced to her and scowled. "E'en Royce has been decent enough...I dunno what it's gonna take ta prove it to ya..but th' fact remains...yer with Josh, ya got Jacob. Royce has Kenji an' her sets o' twins." She then looked to Royce. "An' yer temper..I dunno what's gotten up yer ass...I'm glad yer not such an emotional pusho'er anymore..but for cryin' out loud Royce...yer not that punk teenager anymore either. Grow up."

Josh: ::He didnt speak he simply listened as they spoke and his soft shh's against the stirring babys ear were heard from him, hiws eyes flipping between them all::

Royce: Royce stared at Mika, then her lips curled as she gave a shrug. "Like I said..I was bein' friendly. But let's see how well anyone's temper is stiffled at bein' called...in so very many words..a Whore."

Sora: Sora mumbled something, and the other women looked to her. She glaned at them, then away again, her chin going up. "I said...I'm ............sorry.." She bit out.

Josh: ::He hid back a smile, hiding it behind his sones brow as he kissed it. his eyes watching the two then lifting to Mika as he awaited this new bit of informations outcome::

Mika: Mika's brow rose, and she bit back her own grin, trying to look serious still. Her gaze met Josh's, then looked to Royce for her reaction.

Royce: Royce smirked, her own brow raising as well. "Sorry fer?" Oh she was pushing it.

Sora: "You know what...." Yeah, she was pushing it. "

Royce: Sorry that I'm a whore? Heh...see..it's more like..I'm a slut...cuz I really didn' ask fer payment with th' men I slept with. Maybe I should've eh?"

Sora: A small growl slid from Sora, and her heel came slamming down a bit harder than the rest of the taps. "Look..let's just....drop it..and go on withour lives, si?"

Royce: "Sounds grand ta me...but now here's th' thing...Sora. I hang out with who I wanna hang out with. I'm tired o' this jealous issue..seriously. I get enough from Kenji's fuckin' ass ..I dun need you in th' mix, got it? I ain't takin' yer man..an' I ain't takin' yer family away..." Royce's tone softened. "Stop pushin'...stop pushin' him...he's a good man..and he dun deserve any of this..and neiter does your son."

Josh: ::He took a deep breath and let them finally work this all out. Rubbed his babys back more as he listened, not wanting to disturb this moment::

Sora: Jacob would coo, trying to lift his head as it wobbled, staring up at daddy. Sora was trembling a bit, and she swallowed hard. Finally, she gave a curt nod. She really couldn't say anything...what Royce said was true, even if she was loathed to hear it from her mouth.

Royce: Royce looked to Sora a long moment, before also giving a nod, and looking to Josh and Mika. "I think we're done here. Let's all jus' get to our respective homes an' relax eh?"

Mika: Mika glanced between her cousin and friend, before looking to Josh for the final call on that one.

Josh: Go... ::he said as he looked to them both and nuzzled against his sons cheek while closing his eyes, his stance showed he was approachable but still tense::

Mika: Mika nodded, and stepped away from the door. She opened it a bit, and seeing that damn crazy Lilah there, she scowled, and stormed out and past. She'd deal with the Malk later...

Royce: Royce looked to Josh and gave a nod. She stepped over towards him, and glanced to Sora's turned back. Her gaze returned to him, and a hand lifted to graze over his cheek, her voice low so he could hear. "I'd be th' same way..dun be too hard on her. It's still new ta her..take care o' yerself, an' I'll see ya at th' meetin' on Friday.." And with that, she turned and also left the scene, shutting the door behind her.

Sora: Sora hadn't moved, but she had heard Royce talking to Josh. Her heel had started to tap again, lightly though. And hearing the door closed, she finally allowed a bit of a sniff, her head lowering somewhat.

Josh : ::he watched her and took a seat in Mikas chair, his eyes looking over her:: Why do you sit there dejected? You knew it would come to this sooner or later.

Sora: She didn't move, not even to look over at him..afraid of what she'd see. Her shoulders gave the barest of shrug, and she sniffed again, struggling to keep from crying. A woman Mika called her...yeah, she was a woman..though she hadn't acted like one..ever. "I just..." She started, then stopped, taking a slow breath. "I ...don't want you moving out..." Yeah, that had scared the hell out of her.

Josh): I wont, but let it be a lesson about what i will and will not stand for. ::his hues lost on her, rubbing the babys back gently as he took in slow breaths:: I am a calm man Sora, you know that. But I will not tolerate my best friend and my wife hating each other.

Sora: She finally turned her head to look at him, her eyes red, but she had managed not to let tears fall. "I am supposed to be your best friend..." She managed quietly, before gaze dropped to look to Jacob who had his fists in Josh's shirt, and eyes starting to show signs of falling asleep.

Josh: ::He sighed and kept his seat, his eyes watching her intently, softening as they held her reddened gaze:: You are so much more then that my love.

Sora: She stared back, and finally took a slow breath, her hands moving to rub at her eyes, head lowering a bit. Ten she finally got up, moving over to him, and well..claimed a seat on his lap, her arm going about him as she curled tightly to him, her other arm going about their son. "I'm sorry..."

Josh: Forgiven my love ::he said his free arm wrapping around her back while he was holding her. Kissing her brow and relaxing into the chair more:: We should go home....

Sora: She nodded a bit, nuzzling er face against his neck. "Si...my Charming Wolf..." She murmured, relaxing for the first time in hours.

Josh: And all this nonesense will stop? ::he quirked a brow making no mention to move towards going home::

Sora: She was quiet a moment, then sighed softly. "Si...It will stop.." She also didn't make a move..to move.

Josh: ::he nodded:: Joshua is the best man anyone could ever ask for and will forever be hailed by his faithful and loving wife and strong caring son.... :;hegrinned to himself::

Sora: She lifted her head up a bit with a blink, then perked her brow. "Don't go overboard, Charming.." She said, allowing a small smile.