#bergen_county

"THanks man." oen guy says "Hey, this is normally a safe area right? "He looks worried. And there is something familiar about him..vaguely

"Normally, yeah."

A glance to Dagmar. "Think we should go with them?" He eyes the guy curiously.

"We could." She shoots a glare at the groaning nazis.

"Oh iwasn't asking for us.. my cousin, Piper..." the guy says "I just worry you know? "

As this is not Zane... the cousin talk might take them off guard, but there is a slight family resemblence

"You know Piper?"

Symon shrugs a little, he barely knows the goat.

"Yeah, one of her mom's is an aunt of mine" he says

Well, it doesn't ping....

Curiously, he kens the guy.

Holy shit.. is there a fae soul in there? "Basil, McCormick" he says with a nod "And you guys are crazy awesome"

"You have a place to crash?"

He squints a bit, creeping closer to the fellow. Fae, eh? Is the guy unchrysalized, did he get 'lost' for a bit, or just tamped way down deep?

"I was going to see if the Wayburtons had a spot for me... the others have a motel but I got camping gear..." He says "Though uhm. .I really thought it would be warmer.. this being summer"

And oh dear, this guy isn't popped

"Well, Piper's on a road trip... but we know the Wayburtons. We can get you there."

"Thanks... I don't know em well you know?"

"Yeah, I get it. But you need somewhere safe for the night..."

He thinks for a moment. Then nods, "Yeah, that'd be best." Let the Professor deal with this... "Dags, you want to show him the way? Dirk or I can make sure these get to the bus station. D-bag I know yer having fun, but Ann Marie won't like it if the cops round you up." He says amiably to his foster brother, who may still be jabbing at this groaning body, or that.

Dagmar nods. "Be careful, stay safe."

Basil is dark skinned And was a fond target for those nazi jerks himself

He leans in to whisper to Dagmar. "We got a fresh egg there. Keep an eye on him. Nasty things get drawn in if he hatches before he gets somewhere safe..."

Dirk says "I'll handle the bus station crew then..." He volunteers

Eyebrows!

She kens the mortal, herself.

And a nod to Dirk. "Good. Then I'll walk with you." To Dagmar. Knowing that Dirk won't be gentle, but he'll have fun harrying them to the busses. Maybe they don't deserve it, but it might teach them to work out their plans in ADVANCE.

Oh shit yea.. they got a seed that's never bloomed in there

Dirk says "Come on... what's with your peaceful protestors not knowing how to fight?"

"You hear yourself talking right?" One of the girls says at his 'logic'

"So, one of Piper's mom's is Mrs. Wayburton's sister, right? Same one?"

Basi says "Nope.. My mom's Viola's sister, not that my mom has been much of a sister to Aunt Viola" He shakes his head "It's a damn shame. Vera's cool though."

"Are the Wayburtons trying to challenge the Kings for title as runners up to the DeBuke dynasty?" He rolls his eyes, walking along.

But the two 'brothers' guide the protestors, well, the others, towards the bus station.

"Well, the Professor is cool. Kind of an egghead, but good people."

"Good to hear. My mom's famy were kinda of shity to Aunt Viola." He follows her lead "Damn, if you don't mind me saying so, you are CUT. You work out?"

"Track, normally. Hammer and shot-put."

"I believe it. I know I'm supposed to believe peace is the way, but I confess, I liked you Malcolm Xing those nazi assholes."

"Peace sometimes needs defenders."

“We are nonviolent with people who are nonviolent with us.” He says quoting someone "yeah.. I get that"

They approach the Wayburton home

"And so.. yeah. I like protecting people." She heads up to knock on the door.

The door opens , Marsha opens it "Hello, Sam How.. oh! Hello. Who is your friend?" She does give a look, finding something familiar

"This is Basil McCormick... he needs a safe haven for tonight."

"And yeah, that McCormick. I know Piper's travelling..."

"M..oh my," Marsha hugs the boy "BASIL, you've gotten so big. I haven't seen a picture of you in.. come in come in."

"Don't want to be any trouble" Basil says but he does look grateful, and shoots a look at Sam "Thanks, Sam"

She tips a salute. "Catch you round."

"C'mon, Sy, I'll walk you home."

The door closes, and he relaxes a bit. "And now, he's their problem." The sluagh jokes. And they head home.