Incubus Dreams - October 26th

[anita_blake]

"Today, the Supreme Court announced that it will be hearing Brandywine v. Texas before the Christmas holidays with an announced decision sometime early in 1997. In this landmark case, the Court will decide if those infected with lycanthropy should be protected by the Americans With Disabilities Act, which would prevent employers from discriminating against lycanthropy in their hiring and firing practices. There is a march planned by..."

Anita mutes Richard's television and looks around the room at the gathered lycanthropes. "It's progress," she says, smiling at Richard.

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[born-to-it.livejournal.com]

"I think my parents might know people that know people," Donovan says, quietly, but more than happy to talk about politics. "I can make a few calls and give you some phone numbers and email addresses; the younger ones have them now."

[anita_blake]

Politics were the lesser of two evils in recent conversation topics, Anita thinks, and she's happy to focus on them at the moment.

"Whether its a positive or negative verdict, it would be good to have a group in Washington fighting for the rights of lycanthropes. It's highly unfair that vampires are citizens protected by all laws humans are, but lycanthropes aren't. I mean, I know the law if oftentimes unfair, but if you can't kill a vampire on sight, then the same should go for a lycanthrope."

Anita personally hates the vermin laws.

[loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com]

Jason nods quietly, listening to the group. "Donovan, we should chat later about your contacts. We might be able to brainstorm."

He so doesn't want his father's company involved.

"I'm with Anita on this one. It'll take time to get through to a lot of those politicians: it would make more sense to start winning them over before we have to. And it sure would be nice to be able to go somewhere without researching whether or not someone can legally kill us there or not."

[puppyeyedulfric.livejournal.com]

"You never know how good it'd be to have people on our side even while they fight and decide either. More people in the right places on our side and it could help swing the vote, maybe," Richard offers.

Jason has a point too. Only having to worry about dealing with the pack in a territory would make some traveling easier if people wanted to go places for vacations or something.

[chartreuse_eyed]

Micah listens to them all talk politics, and for a few minutes, even if they're on opposing sides, the peace is kept. "It would be best to have someone on our side as quick as possible, yes," he says.

"It would be nice to not be categorized as vermin," he murmur, on a sigh. A disability isn't his favorite term for lycanthropy, but it's a step.

[born-to-it.livejournal.com]

"I'll make sure I'll hurry up and get my contacts to you," Donovan says. "I mean, swans aren't really considered vermin much There's too few of us to waste a lot of thought on. But it's better we all pull on the same rope, together. It's called solidarity."

[anita_blake]

"But you're not considered human, either."

Anita stares at the muted television.

"I'd just like everyone happy." It's become her personal mantra lately. "And right now, a lot of lycanthropes I know are not happy. Happy would be not having to hide what you are just to pay your bills."

[puppyeyedulfric.livejournal.com]

Richard smiles at Anita. It would do a lot of good if this passed. "Your leopard wouldn't have to worry about her job as a nurse."

He's said all his thoughts on the being there part. So he'll let those who can do things openly work things out from here.

[loyaltyinmotion.livejournal.com]

Jason gives a short laugh. "Hell, I could probably get a job. You know, if I ever get too old for stripping."

He says this as if that is highly unlikely.

He turns his attention back to the silent TV, watching the coverage of the protesters.

[chartreuse_eyed]

Micah's eyes glance at the clock, and then he looks at Anita.

"We need to get going," he murmurs to her. "Nathaniel will be home alone, and he doesn't like that."

[anita_blake]

It's only now that Anita realizes the time, and she nods.

"You're right. Nathaniel will be fine for an hour or so, but he really isn't used to be at the house alone."

She stands up, stretching a little, giving Richard a smile.

"You're right, though. Cherry would be free to be what she is without fear, just as you would. I think it's a hell of a step in the right direction. I just hope it actually happens."

[puppyeyedulfric.livejournal.com]

"Hope and keep watching with baited breath," Richard murmurs with an offered smile for Anita. It really would be wonderful if it passed, if they never had to worry about loosing their jobs just because of who and what they are. Himself included.

He stands, moving to give Anita a soft kiss goodbye.

[anita_blake]

Anita doesn't mind the kiss. In fact, she takes a moment to deepen it just a bit before stepping back.

"I'll call you about plans," she says, holding his hand for a moment. "Maybe we can see a movie."

[puppyeyedulfric.livejournal.com]

There's a soft rumble from Richard, liking that kiss. Tease, slides through the marks with a small feel of desire to add to the kiss, even as he doesn't.

His hand squeezes hers, "Sounds like a good plan."

[anita_blake]

"You know I love you."

There's a little smirking, and then Anita's saying goodnight to Jason and Donovan. She takes Micah's hand and heads out of Richard's house, towards the car, ready for a relatively early night.

[puppyeyedulfric.livejournal.com]

"And I you," Richard answers before she's left.

Richard settles back where he was once Anita and Micah leave, joining in on the on going conversation with Jason and Donovan. It doesn't seem to be ending soon, but he doesn't mind the length of their stay.