Leading Lambs

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:03 pm

William frowned. "So if I can find them, I can take all three with me and you'll promise not to mess with Mike or Tom once I leave the city?"

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:14 pm

"I can't promise that last part but I'll let you take your little monsters for now," Ryland nodded.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:17 pm

William looked at Ryland expectantly. He's not one to talk about monsters, now is he?

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:23 pm

"What?" Ryland raised his eyebrows.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:30 pm

"Give them to me," William said calmly, the angered look still in his eyes.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:34 pm

Aliceabella sighed as she began looking for Ryland, frowning in surprise as she saw the...situation he was in. She rested against the wall to wait for him to finish so she could talk to him.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:40 pm

"Give me Tom," Ryland replied.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:41 pm

"Why do you want him?" William asked, his hand still around Ryland's throat. He dug his nails in.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:43 pm

Aliceabella frowned but stayed silent, wondering if this is what the doctor had meant by petty feuds.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:44 pm

"Just because," Ryland shrugged slightly.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:47 pm

"And what if I tell you no?" William asked, beginning to worry.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:48 pm

Aliceabella moved a little closer so she could hear what was being said.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:46 pm

"Then we agree to disagree," Ryland said calmly.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:48 pm

It took a little while before the words could sink in. He was really leaving. And now he's hoping to go without the kids. He tried to think of a potential solution. If what I assumed was true, then Michael won't let him have Tom without a fight. Maybe this is our only chance. He didn't know whether to speak or not.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:51 pm

William looked over to Mike, not sure of what to say. His eyes were blank again, emotionless. We've lost...

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:54 pm

Mike cleared his throat. "When do you want Tom? Can we have our children back first?"

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:56 pm

William looked at Mike with wide eyes. "What?" he whispered.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:57 pm

Mike glared at William for a second, his way of telling him to stay quiet until Ryland could answer.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:57 pm

"Soon," Ryland raised an eyebrow. "I know immediately is not possible at the moment unless you have him in your pocket."

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:58 pm

William did as he was silently told, his gaze casted towards the ground, much like he had when Ryland had a grip on him earlier.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:01 pm

"So we bring him and we trade? No delay?" Mike wanted to make sure he wasn't going to be fooled.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:03 pm

"Your children will be bundled up and ready." Ryland nodded.

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:04 pm

William kept his eyes on the ground. This has gone to far...

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:05 pm

Mike only nodded and took William's hand, still holding Joshua in the opposite arm. "We're leaving now."

Subject: Re: Leading Lambs Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:09 pm

"Finally," Ryland shrugged.