Ch. 34 Playing CSI ( Just Sasha again)

[jeflint]

"Nick's fine," Sasha said patting Nick's hand. "He should be out of here in no time and back to taking everyone's hours. Alright, I'll call Avi back, I know what he's talking about." As Sasha pats Nick's hand again she releases another jolt of healing injury, helping to heal him just a little more. "Alright Nick, you're not going to die, you should be out of here in no time at all," she says. "And don't worry, I'm not about to do anything stupid."

Opening the door and walking out Sasha walks to the medical station. "If his condition somehow turns horrifyingly bad I want you to call me immediately, do not under any circumstances call his girlfriend," Sasha says. "Do I make myself completely clear?" she says locking eyes with the shift nurse. "Put it in his chart and have all his medical bills forwarded to this address, I'll pay them," she says leaving a card with her cell phone number on it.

Walking out of the hospital Sasha dials Avi's number. "You want to make up the damage to my car?" Sasha asked looking at the car. "Let's talk favors."

[dakota]

As Sierra continues her exercises, another water balloon exploded in the sand just short of her, but far enough away that very little of it hits her. But none of the others have moved around much inside the house from what she could sense.


The nurse made the necessary notes despite a questioning look but didn't argue. when the phone picked up, Avi sounded a bit surprised," Uh sure, what did you have in mind?"

[jeflint]

"I need to pay a visit to some folks who think it's alright to pick on normal folks," Sasha says over the phone. "Wouldn't mind if I had some company in you and Dmentri. I'm fairly capable of surviving the worst beatings anyone can put down, but I'm not really a combatant, and one of the guys I'm going to pay a visit to makes his living beating people into submission."

[shiivster]

*Sierra stops and then lets her feet hit the floor. she now looks about, trying to figure out where they are coming from. none of the people in the house were moving, so it wasn't them .. that leaves .. some stranger on the beach .. or someone she knows. Janie? .. but she went with Dimitri and isn't back yet so .. if not the house than where?

*a little confused and getting more worried, she looks up. in case there is someone flying and dropping things on her. then shaking the head she looks about again. for someone to throw, they have to have a strong arm, or they have a launcher of some sort. she isn't liking this getting bombed. and figures that even if this isn't an attack by a meta, she had best go inside. she can sit on her little balcony instead for fresh air. besides, she should really get another pattern or two done up.

*a small part of her wonders something. how did Wraith know to look at the hospital? that and a few other questions move about in her mind as she approaches the house. she has every intention of entering and going up to her room

[dakota]

[Note: Correction, Ashley went with Dmitri. Janie is at home]


" Dmitri's on assignment at the moment, but I can help out. sure, where do I meet you?" Avi replied, though there was a muffled voice in the background that sounded like radio feedback, something Sasha had heard plenty of times.



After a moment, Janie's concerned voice came over Sierra's band-adio, " Has anyone heard from Ashley or Dmitri? They're still in position but I can't raise either of them. "

She could sense Jason get up and move a little bit in the second story rec room, and Avi was now moving around downstairs, almost pacing.

Then, from the second story patio door, Sierra saw a yellow projectile screaming towards her.Jason's timing was off this time, and he'd let her see it coming.

[shiivster]

*Sierra stops short, listening to the question and looking up she realizes she's too late to move, and gets nailed ... in the neck and upper chest.

*blink ... blink*

'ugh ... ' *then she looks up and the eyes speak volumes of MURDER and MAYHEM if she gets her hands on him. she worries about answering first 'nope .. nothing. want me to go check after i change my shirt?'

*she enters the house and makes her way up to the second floor and then with a forced smile, she moves past Jason to her room. the t-shirt coming off as she enters her room. moving to the closet she grabs another top and her jacket and gloves. covering all parts of the scales that she can

*acting like Jason doesn't exist is easy. for her its now a patient game of cat and mouse. he's gonna get closer to say something and she'll have him. she calls out as she heads downstairs 'hey Avi? .. want me and Kristian to go see what's going on?

*inside of everyone's hearing as she pauses to zip up excess flaps and buckles she comments 'kinda funny how Wraith shows up everywhere Jason goes. must be a tracker on or in him .. or something. maybe something inside from the doctor's work? with him passed out, he wouldn't know. sorry, might be nothing but it could be something. so .. track him and know all our plans? .. '

*she leaves the rest blank for others to think over and ponder. she looks at Jason and shrugs the shoulders. 'no offense. just don't need people getting hurt cause someone's a transmitter or something. if i'm wrong and its nothing, i'll apologize .. but i'ld really check your uniform over too'

*her attention is back on Avi now. he seems the coolest under pressure now. Jason might be alright, but she needs someone with a control on their emotions to dictate now.

[dakota]

" No, stay put." Avi said, lifting the phone receiver away from his mouth for a moment. You three may have to go back up the others if necessary."

" that's not funny, Sierra." Jason said with his toy, some sort of remote control catapult under his arm.

Avi took one look, and rolled his eyes," Lord, I'm starting to wish Alice had left you go. If she hits you, I'm not cleaning up the mess."

Jason chuckled, but offered no apologies

[shiivster]

*Sierra turns her head to look at Jason and says nothing, but she does copy his speed so he's not one up on her. ' ... look. i don't know what you did before or how you even keep friends. but hitting them with things like water balloons isn't how you keep me as one'

*then she zips over and presses him into the wall with one hand and mutters ' .. be happy I know how to play games or the next tin can i crush, could be your arm or head or any other bone. i learned early with baby chicks HOW to not hurt those about me. DON'T press you luck with me. not now. i'm on edge by what was in that basement .. so no more games or it will be your bones next time. glad we understand this. shall we go play with bad guys now?'

*in her hand is the remote, taken when she got him off-guard. she moves away with the control and takes the batteries out and while tempted to destroy it, she hands it to Avi instead*

'and i was serious. maybe you do have a tracker in or on you .. probably in you. Wraith's been at 2 places yesterday and the hospital today. as bad as it sounds, get it checked. but that's just me. he probably has this massive crush or something on you' *deciding to change her tactic of undermining to outright absurdity, with a straight face, waiting for hte others to catch on to what she said*

[dakota]

" He wants me dead." Jason replied, rubbing his chest where her hand had been. " I've never been good at making friends. Wraith, Rags, a couple others too. I'm ready to go as soon as we get the green light from Alice. You might want to go find Kristian though."

avi looked at the toy. " I'm glad you didn't break it. This thing cost me 200 bucks." he glared at Jason, who shrugged with a smirk.

[shiivster]

*Sierra just nods and heads off to go get Kristian while Avi and Jason deal with this last stunt. she finds Kristian and 'hey you .. ' *her arms move about him from behind, the fingers touching. she rests her cheek against his back and closes the eyes. treasuring this moment and commiting it to memory

'we're needed again. gotta go play back up for Dim and Ashley. and i need you to distract Jason so i can return a favor as we head out'

*she gets a glass of water and follows Kristian back to the others. then as Kristian asks a questions about what they plan on doing, Sierra reaches past and pours the water down Jason's neck in a quick rush.

*at the sqwack of outrage at the stunt she simply smiles sweetly and states 'not much fun getting nailed .. is it? makes me feel much better though. sorry if it doesn't make you feel the same way'

*looking at Avi 'well .. i figured it was allowed. it took him 3 tries to get me in the chest. whats 1 glass down the neck? so where do we go? and i guess that means mister soggy pants is the team leader? sorry Jason'

*the look on the face shows she's sincere, but the fact that she'll fight back shows she's loosening up and not staying so uptight. could be a bad thing in the long run, who knows.

[dakota]

Avi turned and walked away, sputtering," I'm babysitting a herd of juevinile delinquents."

Jason did squawk in surprise, but his only response was a laugh. " I'll be back once I'm dried out." He was gone in a blur, using his speed.

Kristian shook his head. " You're a mean little lady when you want to be." He pulled her close and kissed her." I like that."

[shiivster]

*Sierra grins up at him 'my brothers tormented me for years cause they knew i couldn't get back at them. so i learned to be sneaky. sides, i think the chaffing from going so fast might make him think twice about doing it again. if i wanted to be nasty, i would have put soap in the water'

*she stays inside of Kristian's arms and waits for Jason to return. and hopes that he isn't hurt too much. if she has his support, her coming out of the shell of ignorant simpleness will be smoother. 'hope Avi isn't too disgusted with us. but i was enjoying the sunshine out there and then i got wet sand on me' *she now gives Kristian a kiss back, stopping only when she hears someone moving closer and goes pink on thecheeks as she steps back

[dakota]

[GM note: Sasha could hear the entire exchange between Jason and Sierra]

" Sorry about that, my friends get a little rowdy sometimes." Avi apologized over the phone to Sasha as he headed out towards the cars. " did you need me to pick you up?"



Kristian didn't let go despite Jason's return. " Get a room, you two."

" You're just jealous Alice isn't here, mon." Kristian replied.

" No kidding." Jason didn't argue. " i'll be watching TV until Alice calls us in, so you two can have some privacy." He walked away into the TV room.

Kristian grinned. " He's not that bad. A little immature is all."

[shiivster]

'you know .. i just had a thought. i think we better get a hold of the files that this 'Control' has on us and everyone else in their files. the reason being is so we know how many and who has what power so we're not going in blind.

'its like .. trying to do a high wire act and not knowing anything about your catcher or how long he's been a catcher. too many questions and not enough answers. dont' think its fair. cause, what ... ' *she looks about for Avi and then lowers her voice so Jason can't hear right now* ' .. what if this Control is behind all the trouble and setting our kind against each other to weed out the weak for something worse?'

*she looks awkward and then shakes her head* 'maybe i'm just too worried. sorry' *she takes his hand and pats it while lifting it and giving the back of it a light kiss, she lets go and moves to the kitchen. no longer trusting herself or her control of her strength just now. she slips her hands into pockets and stares out the window instead now.

*a deep sigh later she's back in some control of her self and decides to sit at the table instead. she then stands up and goes back. 'sorry. got nervous for a moment. got scared about my strength so lets go see that TV show .. ' *taking Kristian's hand again, still timid, but the reason is known now.

[dakota]

" I think you're just paranoid." Kristian replied as Sierra left him alone for a moment. " And I know you won't hurt me."

Jason was currently engrossed in sitcom reruns as Kristian followed Sierra in the room.