In The Presence Of Royalty...{O2A}

[King Vegas]

Once again His Majesty found himself within the confines of the Tower view establishment...Drink in hand as his eyes scanned the make up of the crowd entering through the door at that very moment. An uneasy and look of displeasure crossed his facial features noticing a few familiar faces, followed by a slight head nod in their direction, informing his seated nearby enforcer of the increase of the crowd on this day...

His drink finds it's way back to the table in front of him, as a piercing glare emanates from his eyes, further surveying the in coming crowd from afar, his thoughts as always pondering coming events and developments pertaining to APW as well as the Familia as a whole, just as a voice emanates from someone, speaking the words...

[cl]

It was his lovely sister, whose still reeling from the beating handed to her by one Camille LeFurgey. She rolls her eyes, catching sight of her brother's Godfather wannabe behind. She walks up to him... few words just escaping her mouth when he's in listening distance.

"Having your Shirley Temples, Cross? You should cut back..."

She places her hands on her hips, after her quip at her bother's... brother's expense.

"May I?"

[King Vegas]

He smiles slightly seeing his lovely sibling...A bit on the surprised side as she had informed him of her being busy today and that they'd "catch up" at a later date and time...Strange...Yet of course, he motioned his hand towards the adjacent chair across from him as he replied...

Of course dear sister, of course...Please do. So I gather you've taken care of the little bit of "business" you spoke of earlier then? Hopefully you have some good news for me?

[cl]

"I have..."

She's quick and to the point in her response as information plays for her by ear: the life of Sarah Andrews.

"You should always know that I'm quite quick on my feet... with errands and such. As for news? I'm trying to figure out what's been happening with me lately. I had a rough showing last Full Throttle..."

She trails off... her eyes wavering off him and onto the menu neatly propped up against the arrange of flowers envased.

[King Vegas]

Yes I've noticed. Perhaps a bit more time training instead of hanging out and bar hopping with Lindsay every other night could help? Hm? I mean Sarah...Camille LeFurgey is below average talent. FAR below YOUR standards anyway so...What happened? Did you just feel pity for her and underestimated her? Please tell me there's a reason.

[cl]

She wanted to lash out, but she wouldn't be who she is if she did. She continues playing along, lost and confused.

"I know... I know. I've been asking myself the same thing every minute since that match's end. There's something not right... about her..."

She clenches her fists... anger swelling beneath her already rosy cheeks. She's been embarrased by a "rookie."

[King Vegas]

He nodded his head agreeing with his sister's words, lifting the drink from the table once more and commenting just before his lips met the glass once more...

Oh I've had the pleasure of meeting her acquaintance myself so...I can vouch that there's something "not right" about her. She didn't even make a pass at me. Can you believe that? Maybe she's one of those lost lesbians who was displaced between the fallout in New York and the opening of APW...Who knows...

A slight pause in his dialog, following another sip of his beverage...Then...

No matter. You have those tag titles to worry about of course. Any idea HOW they'll be defended at the coming showcase? Or against whom? Preparation is key as I've always told you.

[cl]

"Get over yourself, Cross. If she was a lesbian, I'd know it. The only thing she was feeling when I was fighting her was win at all cost, kind of cold and calculating. It was strange..."

She tries to change the subject, since something more intriguing catches her attention... Tag Team Titles.

"It'll most likely be an open challenge format. I still haven't seen Lindsey around lately to talk out the schematics since she's been busy beating up on the new blood that's been coming in... but I'm sure she'll be all for it. There really isn't much tag team-wise going on around here. What I wouldn't give for something or someone to spark things up in that division..."

Camille comes to mind again.

[King Vegas]

This is true...

He glances over to the nearby table where his enforcer sat enjoying his beverage as well, oblivious to the conversation at hand. He then turns back to face his lovely sister speaking again with...

I have no earthly idea what my Familia brethren are waiting for. Those tag titles are as good as theirs just as soon as they decide to take the initiative to capture them. *Sigh*...I gather not every division can have top of the line talent such as the World Division and I though...Perhaps I'm asking for too much from those beneath me? Hm...Oh well...There's always hope I gather. There's another title you should be worried about though isn't it? Surely you don't believe you've reached your apex?

[cl]

"Dice and Kas are a bunch of lazy asses. They're not getting a shot without showing something for it. Haven't they gone singles lately? The team that's going to get the shot MUST have a right to do so, like a win against us individually or something. Tell them to show US that they want it and we'll take notice."

The reference about the win annoys her, especially the win she thought she'd have against that girl... She backtracks to the following subject at hand.

"Lamia?"

She's "in" on the current standings of all the divisions, including that one.

"How could I live with myself if I challenged someone who's the champion of the Rose division after losing to..."

It's never-ending. She couldn't get that night out of her head and move on...

[King Vegas]

An eyebrow raised seeing his sister's demeanor on this evening...She seemed to be a bit on edge...Something regularly out of character for her in particular...

Sarah? Are you feeling well?...You seem a bit distraught. One loss means nothing at all I'm sure you know? Why if we all gave up following just one single loss, there'd be no wrestling industry. All you require is focusing once again. Perhaps our training sessions should start up again. Get your mind off of bar hopping with Lindsay for god's sake, and back on our livelihood which IS the business of professional wrestling.

[pornstar]

"Hey, quit the sibling bitchin'..."

A resturaunt visit? Hell... he heard his brother in arms was mingling around the tower so why not?

"Sup, bro?"

[dayna]

But of course, who had been roaming the tower with Jason. Why none other then the Queen herself. Quite happy to see her King. She had yet to see him since her championship win. He didn't even call to congratulate her. In fact he had been quite distant recently. Dayna shook her head dismissing the thought from her mind, as she took a few steps past Jason towards Cross.

Hello Cross.


Dayna gave a smile and a nod to Sarah. The sister she had never met yet heard much about. Pity. He made her meet his family this

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[Melissa Armstrong]

Mel was in the dog house so to speak...she had hurt Rebecca's feelings...Rebecca didn't speak to Mel for most of the night...in fact Melissa had to sleep on the couch for the first time in the relationship. She felt bad about it still. Walking into the Tower View Melissa looks around the crowded place and tries to find an empty table...but there was none. So she looked around for a friendly face...really not to many people either liked or knew Mel but she kinda liked to keep it that way. Taking a few seconds to look around Melissa catches a glance of Sarah. A woman who seemed to hate her when she first came but now Melissa wasn't to sure. Although Melissa knew that she was one of the closest things Rebecca had to a friend around here...Melissa...had none...well Ashley maybe. Walking towards the table Melissa sees that she is talking with Vegas...Melissa knew they were siblings and they looked to be having a serious conversation but there was nowhere else for her to sit...so...walking over to the table Melissa tries not to interrupt them waiting for a break in the discussion to speak up.

" Hey Sarah, Hey V...mind if I sit down? Not really to many places to sit around here. "

[King Vegas]

An eyebrow raised hearing several voices within the span of a few seconds. His Familia brethren Mr. Arielle, followed seconds later by that angelic voice of Dayna's and culminating in that of Miss Armstrong's, perhaps the most dominating Rose on the APW roster . A smile graces his face, as he his eyes meet those of Dayna's first and foremost, extending his arm as if to welcome her into his space. There were no more seats so of course she'd have to join him on his lap correct? His words are directed toward his brethren as his arm remains extended...

Well...Just enjoying a...Quite strange conversation with my lovely sister of course. Please...

His eyes meet with those of Miss Armstrong's as he continues...

Join us if possible...Though the seating may not be exactly an easy task you are all of course welcome. Of course you all know my lovely sister Sarah?....

A quick eye wink in Sarah's direction as they make eye contact, her facial features showing that perhaps she wasn't exactly estactic about the company they were receiving? No matter. She'd live through it. His smile grows a bit just as Dayna takes her place on his lap, one of her arms extending across his shoulder as his words continue...

Sarah?...The Queen herself...Dayna...Mariano...Though I'm sure you know that already don't you dear? ;D

[dayna]

She took her place on her Kings lap happily. It had been to long since she touched him. Let alone laid eyes upon him. Turning to Sarah she smiled.

It is a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Cross. Your reputation far exceeds you. Though, tis a pity we have not met sooner.

A sly eye slipped to lock with Cross's. Hopefully he would use that astronomical brain of his, and get the hint.

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[King Vegas]

*Sigh* Seems he was always in a bit of trouble with his Queen if you will. Never a dull moment though that's for sure. He soaks in the facial expression of his Queen for a few seconds before glaring across the table towards Sarah and replying...

Well...Of course I have been planning a formal introduction for a few weeks now but, Sarah has been extremely busy as of late my dear. That is all. Of course you two would have met each others aquaintences sooner than later yes?

His embrace on Dayna increases slightly, a sly smile now gracing his face as he continues...

And my lovely lady here has been busy showing up pretty much...The entire roster as of late. I'm sure you all witnessed the oh so wonderful performance given by her just a few short days ago when she bested not one...But two of APW's so called "elite" in Mr. Cross and...And...The other guy who was in the match as well. The name escapes me at the moment. I apologize. But, of course it was surprising not in the least to see her come out victorious. And I do believe..."Celebration" is in order for she and I very, very soon...

[cl]

She eyes every single person who just so happen to be around the vicinity, interrupting in their intent. What she finds most amusing is the little display across the table, P.D.A's in DIRE need of four walls. Stand up and get them perhaps?

"I don't, Cross. You said it yourself... I've been busy. Charmed though... New flavor of the month, Cross? You should really cut back, so many "flavors" can be hazardous to your health. But we'll discuss this more at the next family reunion, hmm?"

She stands... eyes piercing the happy couple and suddenly wander to the others present. One in particular, a robust woman whose size baffled her.

"You can have my seat, Melissa. Or you can help yourself to my dear brother's knee lap? I'm sure there's room for two."

Finally to the silver-haired sex fiend. Tilting her head and a wave later...

"Hey..."

And she was off, her mission complete.