Lex gave Lisbet all her papers - birth certificate, passport, driving license and marriage license . She was now 'legally' Elizabet Delacroix, just not 'officially'. However, Martyn made it plain that he would be more than happy to make it official any time they decided to go for it. As Nick said in her dream, Martyn came with him. "May I say that your new state of being becomes you. You look lovely, Lisbet! I've come for two reasons," he explained. "First to welcome you to our little family and congratulate you on your uh, promotion in the great scheme of things. Neither one is to be taken lightly, Lisbet. I'm sure there are things that you will find a bit odd and questionable about us until you figure out what we're all about. That is to be expected. I don't want you to worry about the Enforcers. They are our 'security group' and they take care of the dirty work and clean-up. We have to operate in the same manner as our enemies and the 'bad guys', but we do have rules. That is the second reason I am here." Martyn proceded to tell her all the rules. There were really only three but there were exceptions to all but the last - that being that they could not disclose the nature of their being to any human, whatsoever. "I think there are more exceptions than rules," Lisbet smiled. "There are exceptions, yes. If you are uncertain, then do not hestitate to ask. These are the same rules we've had for a long time, but as things change, we must make exceptions. The exceptions are discussed and voted on by the Family and then ratified by the Council. Any questions, Lisbet?" "I don't think so, not right now, anyway. Well, not about the rules. I think I understand them." Lisbet hemmed and hawed a bit. "Um, you mentioned Nick and Lily....?" "I assure you, they are both delightful - in their own ways. They're not scarey, terrible persons. If they were, they would not be with us. They both have - how shall I say? Unique personalities. Ezza too." Martyn rolled his eyes. "He's a bit of a wild-child, but Nick and Ezza's wife Iris keep him in line. He really is a good soul. He'd give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He's calmed down a lot since he got Iris back." Martyn asked her to give him her hand. He clasped it in both of his. "We welcome you, Lisbet. May you be happy and fulfilled in your journeys in your new life!" "Thank you for all of this, Martyn...so very much. I'll be fine, I'm sure," she smiled. "Don't thank me. You're the one who made it possible, Lisbet. And...that grinning fool over there in the corner," he laughed, nodding at Ramon. "He loves you very much, you know." "I know," Lisbet blushed. "He is my angel, always." ***** You might be able to figure out what Martyn is the angel of from this image ;) From here, we will being going with Lex, Ramon and Lisbet to Paris to meet up with Arman and Co. where we left off at "The Girl in the Mirror". Thanks for stopping by dear friends, and for all your lovely comments and faves. I surely appreciate them, as well as your own inspiring works of art! I really think all the stress and unreality of the last four days caught up with me last night from the shootings. I tend to suppress these things in a way, so they come out in other ways. I've been fine today. I hope you're having a fabulous week! Hugs my friends, Rayvn Lol...no Odile I don't do grafitti at night :D Models are SRG_Martyn and SRG_Lisbet. Savage Dragon's Skinz Lights #5 used in this.