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<< Spellbinder felt the temperature drop.....FAST...but her own natural oral and body temperatures were colder than most "normal" human beings... but her hand that was forcibly gripping Haleigh was starting to suffer from that immediate contact to the "source" of the dramatic temperature drop so she shoved Haleigh back and away from her.>>

<< Alison too felt the cold...and it sliced through her body very quickly...although she too was a practitioner of magick..she was unprepared for the occurrence of Haleigh having powers of her own>>

Morgan.........its been over a year.....and i still haven't recovered...and then you appear....with such monstrous news....i should tear you limb from limb.....

<<Alison interrupts>>: BELIEVE her Morgan......she's telling the truth...i ....finally "see" that now....

<<Alison was a powerful Seer, possessing not only total clarity of "vision" both past, present and future, but a manipulator of time and magick as well...but MysTech's on shrewd use of magick had kept her from probing their Citadel......until now..as she zeroed in on MysTech thanks to the thought provoking words of Haleigh..it became clear that at least what she was alleging was true>>

<< Morgan was taken aback...that Alison would come forth like that...not only exposing herself for being MORE than Morgan's assistant, but that she so quickly validated Haleigh's allegations>>

Morgan:........alright....i know a place we can go.....<<she stifled the urge to threaten this woman once more>> ...its located a ways from here and rather secluded. Alison....cancel all my appointments for the rest of the day.....and activate Illustra's scrambling and security systems. Send the staff home early BUT KEEP Michael and Derek (the two escorts) here to help you. I will contact you as soon.....as this woman tells me what she knows.

<< Alison nodded and left the pneumatic express tube>>

alright Haleigh.....

<< Morgan's glare didn't soften.....she couldn't show any reaction...she she was too deeply STUNNED.....but she would do what she was known for...and push on in spite of her feeling....remaining cold and steel edged>>

<< a wave of her hand heralds an eldritch chime followed by a blast of thunder....a stepping disc opens beneath their feet and encompasses them and in the twinkling of the sorceress' eye, Morgan and Haleigh teleport from Illustra in Manhattan to "Shooters" a cute, trendy, yet secluded Diner on the lower east side >>

Haleigh raised an eyebrow at Alison as she took place in her path out of the elevator. Haleigh didn't like feeling trapped.... and she was about to politely tell Alison to get the HELL out of her way... when Haleigh was grabbed and whipped around so fast that several vertebrae in her spine popped.... she expected as much.... and though her arm quickly began to ache under Morgan's grip, and Haleigh could feel blood trickling down the inside of her arms from Morgan's nails.... Haleigh conveyed no discomfort... it wasn't until Morgan began to threaten her with 'great pain' that Haleigh's cool and calm facade snapped.... the temperature around them dropped so quickly that it any hint of heat seemed long gone. It was near freezing, as though the heating systems had been out for hours and the last traces of body heat had dissipated. Haleigh's breath came out as steam, as though they were standing outside in the winter weather of New York. Haleigh was showing the first signs of true emotion, her eyes blazing with fury and her voice snarling with contempt.

"A world of HURT?? You know NOTHING about me and you know NOTHING about great pain! Let me show YOU great pain, you overzealous, high-and-mighty hag!"

And then the temperature stopped dropping.... Haleigh regained her composure, letting out a sigh of frustration and licking her lips, mentally scolding herself for the outburst. She was better than that... more in control of herself for that. Nothing got under her skin more than the threat of bodily harm.... but she was usually able to laugh it off. She looked down at her arm and Spellbinder's hand. Her arm was nearly going blue from the circulation problems Morgan was causing.

"I see that I have your attention.... your file said you were strong.... but this is impressive. Listen, Morgan.... I apologize for calling you that... we will get NOWHERE trying to intimidate or insult each other. I have no intention of exposing you... OR your mother. If I did, I would be having a conversation with Ms. Quartermaine.... and I would probably still have feeling in my arm. i would not BE here if this wasn't beneficial to my cause. If you think I give a DAMN about you or ANYONE in your little bubble... you need a serious reality check. HOWEVER.... I have a win-win proposal. We can BOTH benefit from a partnership. You can help me bring the Citadel, and Mystech, to its knees.... and in return.... I will help you save your sister. She doesn't HAVE to be another casualty of the TO virus program.... but your anger is costing you PRECIOUS seconds. Now.... I 'm sure you know of a nice place we can eat... in privacy.... were I can provide you with PROOF to back up my proposal."

<< Morgan and Alison were stunned by this woman.....as all three stood in the express pneumatic tube that shot up to the top floors of Illustra>>

<<as the doors opened.....Haleigh attempted to step out....but Alison blocked her path...and Morgan grabbed her arm..forcibly yanking her back to face her. The files didn't convey exactly how STRONG she was physically.....she could lift/press 50 tons....that qualified her to have the ranking of Shift X class super strength. her gripe on Haleigh's arm was like a vise>>

<< her voice now dripping with anger>>: how DARE you!

how DARE you toy with me about Blaze and my Mother! << she glared at Haleigh....>> if you know that I'm Spellbinder...then you know i can cause you GREAT PAIN....I don't like being trifled with...and THIS tasteless joke is about to bring YOU a WORLD of hurt....if you don't explain yourself RIGHT NOW!

Haleigh smiled what was quite possibly the most wicked smile she'd produced all day. The very smile seemed to call Morgan a liar more loudly than Haleigh's words could have. Haleigh wasn't backing down... she crossed her arms and stood as tall as her frame permitted, bearing down on Morgan with chilling blue eyes. Morgan may have been taller... but Haleigh had the control in this matter and it was becoming clear that she was going to flaunt it. Now that they were away from Alexis and the other people that Haleigh didn't care to share this with, she let her words flow more freely.

"You know.... I think Blaze would be hurt to hear you say something like that.... and I think Karen would rather not be put in a difficult situation... as she's already been so traumatized by Dr. Victoria."

Haleigh was aware that Alison was giving her the look of death... she didn't care. All three of the women knew that if Haleigh KNEW this information.... she likely wasn't the only one.... and that was one of the few cards Haleigh held... she was going to hold it well. She took strong control of the situation, directing it quickly, stepping into the private elevator and allowing the door to close. She knew it was a daring move, that in the elevator with one[quite possibly two, though there was no confirmation of Alison yet] powerfull sorceress and knowingly provoking that woman was detrimental to her well being... but she wanted to illustrate her disregard for their anger AND her fearlessness. the fact that Morgan acted so calmly when presented with news of her sister... whom she believed dead... only meant she was a controlled woman.... and that an outburst was likely. Haleigh was as prepared as she could be... under the circumstances.

"Now, Alison, I'll address you directly because I can SEE you are very important to Morgan... please put your eyeballs BACK inside your head... Morgan... or should I call you SPELLBINDER? I'm sure you have MANY things that require your immediate attention here at Illustra... but I have something more pressing, and if you will relax and stop imagining the ways to dispose of my body.... I will tell you what you can do for your sister. I'm hungry. Shall we go to a late lunch? I know.... lets take a stepping disc... I'm very interested in how those work exactly."

<< Morgan , who had made it down the hall and was meeting with with Alison at the private express elevator stopped in her tracks>>

<< she slowly turned around......thunder rumbled in the air...INSIDE the building...a signature indication that Morgan's nerves had been agitated. Alison watched Haleigh like a hawk.....>>

<< in a cold tone>>: .......I'm sorry......but I don't know whom you are referring to.....but if you would excuse me....Alison and I have much to attend to before the close of the day here at Illustra.

<< she slowly turned..and attempted to leave....trying to stifle the urge to hem Haleigh up against the wall.....>>

Haleigh sat up straight in her chair, suddenly aware that the interview was over. She felt strange, as though she had missed something.... and she didn't like the feeling... she let it pass though, as the interview was over and now was her chance. She picks up her briefcase and folds her coat over her arm, instructing her crew to pack up and go back to the office without her, as she makes a rather quick move to follow Morgan, passing Alexis swiftly. There's No WAY she was letting her opportunity pass her by.

"Morgan.... actually, I'd like to discuss something."

She was actually surprised that with all her hinting [or, with all the hinting she had planned on and thought she did] Morgan wasn't biting.

"I think you'll find this VERY interesting. Blaze would... or perhaps you mother, Karen...."

She braced herself for a whiplash of response... but she had never gotten where she was without being bold in her actions.

:: Smirking slightly as Morgan began to speak, suddenly she was frozen. Time began to pass as everyone in the media room was frozen in position and Alison did her deed for Morgan. Finally, after a few minutes, Alexis and everyone else in the room unfroze. Of course, it was as if she hadn't been frozen, everything seemed normal to the reporter until Morgan abruptly ended the interview. Taking Morgan's hand, she stood from her chair confused. Shaking it, she nodded to Morgan and watched her leave the media room. With a bit of a stunned look on her face, she pulled the cuff of her white blazer sleeve up and revealed a silver Gucci watch. Reading the time, it seemed as if they only just started....but of course, Alexis shrugged the situation off and turned to Tracy. ::

"Alright, we have everything we need here. Let's go."

:: Walking to the chair where her purse was placed at, she grabbed it and put it on her shoulder. Walking out, Tracy quickly followed behind fumbling with all of her items. The two large black men escorted both Alexis and Tracy to the elevator and left once they saw the two ladies were on it. As the elevator doors closed, Alexis leaned back and began to think. What the hell was going on in this place. The moment she stepped into Illustra Inc, it was as if she was stepping into the Twilight Zone. Grunting, she glanced over at Tracy and let a small sigh escape her lips. ::

"I'm taking the rest of the day off. Cancel all my appointments...and make sure a rough draft of this interview is on my desk by tomorrow."

:: As the elevator doors opened, Alexis stepped out grabbing her brief case which was sitting next to Tracy. Walking to Illustra's doors, she saw her limo parked out front and headed towards it. With Tracy scrambling behind Alexis, trying to keep up, Alexis finally turned around as she opened Illustra's main door and spoke. ::

"Take a cab, Tracy."

:: Walking out the buildings doors, she made her way over to the open door of the limo and climbed in. As soon as the door shut, Alexis sat back letting her head rest back. Shutting her eyes, she exhaled slowly replaying the events of the interview in her head. ::

<< Morgan changes positions again...maintaining ease and comfort...Alexis persists with the question of whether or not Morgan is in fact a witch....despite Morgan's deftly playing it off the first time>>

clever girl....she's not just a pretty face

<< as Morgan admires her own neatly manicured hand...she looks over at Haleigh, then Alison .....then turns back to Alexis>>

As a matter of fact..........


<< Alison gestures and freezes the entire room>>

Morgan: Alison....fix it so that portion of the interview is capped with my initial answer to the question about my being a witch is all she has.....since you can "See" the outcome of this interview...fast forward us to the end.....and make sure her scribe has everything properly recorded...we don't want her to suffer...i just would rather keep my identity a secret.

Alison: Gotcha Morgan! << Alison...a Seer with immense power....worked her time manipulating magicks....to carry to Carry Morgan's request...and as all was now complete.......she waved her hands...and released everyone from Temporal Stasis>>


<< right in time with what was going on.. Morgan speaks as though things had been moving smoothly all along>>: no Alexis...thank YOU for taking the time to interview me once more. It was a pleasure seeing you again.

<< she slowly stood up and reached out to shake Alexis' hand>>

Now if you'll excuse me...i MUST get back up to the circular executive suite....I've got some matters to attend to. Alison has ensured your scribe has secured a complete transcript of the interview...and Haleigh's team has all the candids and publicity stills they need.

Thank you both...and my receptionist will have your compensation waiting for you on the way out!

<< the two large black men in suits and sun glasses stepped into the room as Morgan left.....Alison lingered for a moment to make sure all was as she made it to be...and then she too followed out>>

Alison: << two the agents>>: make sure they do NOT go anywhere on this floor but to the elevators...escort them to the main lobby and make sure they receive their compensation on their way out.

<< Alison leaves....>>