How many years has it been? He doesn't even know, now. Ten? Maybe more. But, oh, one never forgets London. Nor does it ever really let one go.
The Tube was still the central transport system. Some things never changed. Still, the lines had, to some degree.
"Best route," he muttered to himself. "Conduit Street. Conduit Street..."
Was it smart, wanting a flat so near the home he'd once had? Probably not. But he had access to money again. There was no reason not to treat himself, reestablish the life he'd so enjoyed.
2) Fire Festival
Being a witch's familiar meant he'd seen Beltane plenty before. Which was why he'd sought out the celebration himself. Besides, if James did return, he'd want to be kept updated.
Not to mention there was alcohol and sex offered up liberally.
Base? Yes. Very.
But he'd lived without for long enough. Tonight, he could indulge.
"Enjoying the festivities? It's been awhile since my last Beltane."
3) What's Done Can't Be Undone
"Shit."
He could hear M in his head, chiding him for losing his temper. It had onto gotten worse after prison, and his stint back at the mastermind's side hadn't helped.
But there was a man lying on the ground, possibly dead. Definitely unconscious.
They'd been in a fight in the bar, and they were in an alley just outside it.
The damned man had recognized him. Called him 'colonel' and everything. Refused to relent. He'd tried to let it not be a fight, but it'd come to it. And he'd made it plain he'd beat the man until he shut up.
"Dante" - League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (novelization) - shapeshifter
London.
London.
How many years has it been? He doesn't even know, now. Ten? Maybe more. But, oh, one never forgets London. Nor does it ever really let one go.
The Tube was still the central transport system. Some things never changed. Still, the lines had, to some degree.
"Best route," he muttered to himself. "Conduit Street. Conduit Street..."
Was it smart, wanting a flat so near the home he'd once had? Probably not. But he had access to money again. There was no reason not to treat himself, reestablish the life he'd so enjoyed.
2) Fire Festival
Being a witch's familiar meant he'd seen Beltane plenty before. Which was why he'd sought out the celebration himself. Besides, if James did return, he'd want to be kept updated.
Not to mention there was alcohol and sex offered up liberally.
Base? Yes. Very.
But he'd lived without for long enough. Tonight, he could indulge.
"Enjoying the festivities? It's been awhile since my last Beltane."
3) What's Done Can't Be Undone
"Shit."
He could hear M in his head, chiding him for losing his temper. It had onto gotten worse after prison, and his stint back at the mastermind's side hadn't helped.
But there was a man lying on the ground, possibly dead. Definitely unconscious.
They'd been in a fight in the bar, and they were in an alley just outside it.
The damned man had recognized him. Called him 'colonel' and everything. Refused to relent. He'd tried to let it not be a fight, but it'd come to it. And he'd made it plain he'd beat the man until he shut up.
4) Wildcard
(Hit me with your best shot.)