Meeting (TBC by Everyone in The Suffering)

[Justin Sane]

Using his uncanny ability to find abandoned buildings in even the most populated places, Justin has found another temporary hideout for his group. Although he is normally on his throne he has decided to sit on a wooden crate. At the moment he is alone, but soon enough the building will be populated by the rest of his group. He hears someone entering and looks up to see [Suffering Member]. Besides the brief glance he seems to ignore them until they are close by.

Justin: You're the first to arrive. You must be eager to start this meeting.

He motions the crate next to his, inviting the first comer to sit next to him. It is now obvious that save for the two crates, there is nowhere to sit but on the dirty concrete floor of the derelict building. There is a muffled scream in the distance, but Justin doesn't seem to pay it any attention.

[Madison Manson]

The particular member of The Suffering who was the first to wander their way into their hideout wasn't his lap dog Ki~ra, or even his psychotically devoted right hand lady Liz Bathory, it was Madison Manson. She nodded when he finally addressed her, motioning to the crate beside his. She was generally used to sitting on the floor and looking up at him attentively, but she didn't mind at all taking a seat beside him.

Madison: You know I'm always anxious to learn from you.

She settled down onto that very crate, not bothering to ask any questions about the muffled screaming or why he saw fit to ask them to all gather together for this meeting.

[Justin Sane]

Justin stands up, placing a hand on her shoulder as he looked down at her.

Justin: I'm a little surprised. I thought some of the others would arrive first. How sad for them....

His hand trailed slowly down her arm before he walked away from her, staring at a blank wall for a moment. When he began speaking again he kept his back to her, almost as if he was speaking to the wall itself.

Justin: What would you say if I told you I thought some of my other disciples were straying and that it may perhaps be time to cut a sheep loose from the flock?

[CJ Tyler]

CJ than opens the door and steps in.

CJ: I heard about this meeting, and it looks like everyone's here except Ki~ra and Liz. Anyways what's the topic for today?

[Madison Manson]

With Justin's hand on her shoulder, Madison tipped her head up to look at him. She was used to looking up at people anyhow. She listened when he told her he was surprised she was first to arrive. Honestly, she was surprised as well. Liz and Ki~ra were generally all but joined at the hip with Justin when they were all meant to gather together. She watched him move to the wall before looking at the floor, considering his words.

Madison: I would tell you that a good shepherd knows when it is time to throw one of the sheep to the wolves for the good of the flock.[/color]

Madison cast a glance at CJ as he entered before looking back to Justin. Her face was rather blank as she looked at the back of his head.

[Justin Sane]

Justin nodded a bit, still staring at the wall.

Justin: Good answer, Madison. You've learned well...I have to say, you're never a disappointment. Yes, a bad sheep should be thrown to the wolves, especially when the wolves are hungry.

He finally turns away from the wall, looking at CJ.

Justin: CJ, you've been with us for a little while now. Tell me what you have learned from me.

He didn't seem to have a problem putting CJ on the spot like that. He was also quite aware of the reasons for Ki~ra and Liz being as late as they were, but that was his little secret for the time being.

[CJ Tyler]

CJ: What I've learned? Well I have learned what it takes to be successful. I learned just how the people who don't understand us perceive us and the lesson they need to be learned.

CJ stops his speach and waits for another reply

[Justin Sane]

Justin scoffs at CJ's answer, which is followed by a small snort and a bit of laughter.

Justin: That's what you've learned? I'm curious who you've been learning from, because thats' certainly not what I've been trying to teach.

[Madison Manson]

Madison moved from where she was seated on that crate and stood, snickering softly to herself.

Madison: Sometimes leaving a sheep to the wolves can be a small mercy...

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She moved to stand somewhere between CJ and Justin, looking to their leader for guidance.

[CJ Tyler]

CJ doesn't seem to be bothered by what Justin said and waits for his next chance to reply.

CJ: That may not be the lesson your teaching but again as I said before I don't need to be shown any light. I know the light, I know the path I'm taking. I don't really need guidance I just do what comes naturally...causing chaos to anyone who crosses me.

[Justin Sane]

Justin seems to be getting angrier with every word CJ says.

Justin: That is not what this family is about. I told you what was expected of you, and you have failed me. Not once have you come to me for enlightenment, nor have you shown any ability to act without direction. You've been with us longer than Madison and she has made a bigger impact than I think you ever could. There is also the matter of that...woman you claim to love. You sicken me, CJ. You are soft and idiotic, a pathetic waste of flesh and blood just like the rabble I am out to destroy. Get out of my sight. You are no longer welcome in this family.

There seems to be no chance for rebuttal. The conversation is apparently quite finished as Justin approaches Madison.

Justin: Come with me. Liz and Ki~ra are waiting for us. At least one of my new pupils wasn't a disappointment.

He shoots a cold glare at CJ when he walks past, before his attention returns to Madison. The two of them begin speaking in whispers as they exit the building, leaving CJ by himself.

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