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Post by dakota on Apr 21, 2006 13:38:17 GMT -5
" I don't know anyone with a name starting with Hor." Dexy said thoughtfully. " Or a Franco for that matter. " she looked up at Maria like something hit her. " Wait a minute! Are you sure it was Franco, and not Franciso? One of Uncle El's competitors had a right hand man named Franciso Alvarez. About my height, weathered face and a gruff voice. He's balding and has a pushbroom moustache. Probably in his late forties. That sound like him?"
Dexy switched gears and chuckled. " Oh, you heard that did you? Tyler showed me those little presents the doctor left in your back and told be I had them too. Luckily I don't have claws to dig into them." She smirked. " It hurt a little more than I expected when he carved them out and I kinda lost my temper a bit. Lucky for him he can heal himself too, 'cause he hit the wall pretty hard. Good thing I only hit him with one tentacle. All four would've put him through the wall."
" Look, don't worry about stealing anything." Dexy comforted. " We'll get you wharever you need. Besides, the little stuff you might have lifted aren't worse the trouble if you get caught. Now if you were after big ticket items, " she gave a knowing grin," I could teach you a few things, but I doubt these goody goddies would approve."
" He's your what?" Jason exclaimed over the previews, drawing a chorus of 'shhhs' from other movie goers. He slumped in his seat, his hands clasped over his eyebrows and sputtered to himself. " Great, just great. I finally find someone who's interested in me for me, and I have to take orders from her ..." He moves his hands and looked at her. " Is he okay with us going out? The last thing I want is to have hime ticked off at me because i took you to a movie. " He turned back to the screen and slammed his head back against his seat. " No wonder Will was badgering me for info before we left. I was just too dense to take a hint."
" I thought you were. " Ashley replied, breaking Will's brainstorming session. to his surprise, the sun has set a fair bit since he'd come down to the dock. Ashley took the empty seat, tucking her legs under her and wrapping her arms around her knees. " Ty kicked me out so he could talk to Felicia about something. He said you were planning our next move and I could learn a thing or two from an old war horse." she grinned. " I wasn't going to disturb you so deep in thought, but you asked the question so I thought you heard me come up behind you."
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Post by Mierin on Apr 21, 2006 13:54:46 GMT -5
Alice's eyes open wide at Jason's reaction to her revelation, and she isn't sure how to respond.
"Well, to be honest," she says quietly, in an effort to avoid being shushed. "I didn't really take that into condsideration. Grandfather or not, I just met him and he doesn't have the right to tell me what I can do or who I can go out with. Why?" she asks glancing up at him "Would you decide never to go out with me again if you thought William didn't approve?" Her face falls a little as she adds, "And here I thought I met someone who liked me for me."
After a minute of staring at the back of the chair in front of her, she says "I need to use the ladies room, excuse me." She then gets up and heads for the ladies room.
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Apr 21, 2006 13:59:39 GMT -5
"I heard the footsteps." William says to Ashley, looking out over the everglades. "But I was asking about the coup. Someone's pulling the strings. Everyone else is the puppet."
"Tyler's telling Felicia that we're heading back into the city. He's being protective, of course. I told him any rodent is food in a shaggy coat." He grins, tauntingly. "I hope you like well-done food."
"Later tonight, after Jason and Alice get back, we'll be probing Eric and Maria for ideas for places to live. Warehouses, abandonned gang hide-outs. Somewhere people would associate with ruffians and odd hours, and not really do more than cluck their tongues at. If you have any ideass, let me know." William grins. "As with all things, simplicity is the key. And the simplest place to hide is under peoples' noses."
William's eyes glance at Ashley's hands. "Can you show me your claws again?"
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Post by dakota on Apr 21, 2006 14:54:00 GMT -5
" I've tried to stay out of those places when I can help it." Ashley smiled, then curled up her nose as she thought about the rats comment. after a moment, she held her hands in front of her, and with a flex of her hands, her massive energy claws appears. " Yeah, I just needed the right catalyst to set me off." Now all I have to do is think about you ticking me off and no problem." she grinned and lrt the fade away."
" that's not what I meant." Jason started backpedaling, flustered. " I didn't... I mena it's not... Arrghh, how do you do that? I've faced down a dozen mercs armed to the teeth, and I can't defend myself against you because I've got the hots for you!" His raising his voice earned him another round of shh's from others around them.
He lowered his voice. " It's not like that at all." He exclaimed, but stopped when she got up., he got a defeated look on his face. " Yeah, sure, I'll be right here." He replied, pulling his legs out of her way.
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Post by Mierin on Apr 21, 2006 15:25:27 GMT -5
As Alice passes Jason, she reaches out and places her hand on his lightly, in an attempt to make peace. "Do you want a drink or popcorn or something?" she asks him quietly.
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Apr 21, 2006 17:00:43 GMT -5
"You'll be better off if you learn to do it without being angry at me. I can only do so much to upset you before it gets tiring." William answers Ashley. "You have, however, proven my point. Most good, honest folk just avoid gang hideouts. And that's why we need it."
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Post by shiivster on Apr 21, 2006 17:31:07 GMT -5
*sits quietly for a while and then responds* 'no .. it was Franco. no. it was Frankie. Frankie Queer-something' *shrugs to herself and then looks at Dexy 'a lot of help i am now. i'm just remembering bits and pieces. not what you needed. Baboo. i remember Baboo. haven't thought about the teddy bear in a long time. it was the grossest color of pink with a purple belly. it came with a bunch of balloons.'
*goes quiet for a while as the eyes seem to flicker about in thought. faint frown lines on the forehead showing she's recalling something. 'Frankie, i saw him before. before i was grabbed. from a window. he was watching and waiting. about my age, and your height. liked to flip and catch something while he waited. pale hair and a funny mark, here' *traces on the face some strange marking*
'i had green eyes. i remember that much. now? .. its like the color was leeched outta them. i hate this feeling. having stuff you need locked away, and nothing comes out right ..
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Post by dakota on Apr 21, 2006 19:37:50 GMT -5
Dexy sighed. " I don't know anyone with that name, but are you sure? We were only young when you disappeared. Let's let it slide for tonight. You hungry? I need something to eat." She got up and started for the door.
" Nah, I'm good thanks." Jason replied, recognizing the peace offering. He turned his hand over and held hers for a minute, before letting it slide from his. " Hurry back." He quickly adds." The movie will soon be starting." When she looks up, a couple on the other side of the theatre seem to be taking particular interest in them.
" It works for now." Ashley smirked. " Does it really have to be a dump? I mean c'mon, at least a place with a shower. Hey, I got an idea. Trev was grumbling about them shutting down some old fire houses. would that work?"
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Apr 21, 2006 19:48:53 GMT -5
William thinks pensively. "I'm not so sure." He says. "I mean, it's fine that MacCotler's keeping his distance, but that won't last forever. A firehouse, hmm?" He chuckles at the irony. "And, how would we keep it from being demolished? Does Trevor have strong enough connections in the fire department?" He looks over at Ashley. "We can't just decide based on possibilities. If Trevor can guarantee we'll survive, we'll look into it. But, if he can't we're less safe than some unused gang hideout."
William stares into the lake. "Not to repeat it again, but you kids are spoiled, and slightly unimaginative. Creative work, and a few throw cushions, and you have the makings of a palace, no matter where you are."
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Post by shiivster on Apr 21, 2006 22:21:50 GMT -5
'maybe you're right. maybe i should just stop trying so hard, but i don't want to be in the .. dark pain place again. no one seems to know what it was like. i think the old guy knows more about what happened than he lets on. hope that isn't the case.' *then as her stomach growls.. looks up with a sheepish look 'yeah .. food right now sounds like a good idea'
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Post by Mierin on Apr 21, 2006 22:26:27 GMT -5
Alice smiles softly at Jason and says "I will." Noticing that the couple seems to watching the two of them, she leans forward and gives Jason a quick kiss on the cheek. As she does so, she sends a telepathic message to him, 'Maybe I'm paranoid, but it feels like the couple over there is watching us. Do you recognize them?' She then straightens up and heads to the bathroom, quickly glancing at the couple to see if she recognizes them.
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Post by shiivster on Apr 22, 2006 11:20:06 GMT -5
*slowly gets to the feet and stands up to follow Dexy out of the room. "Do you ever have the feeling of one of them nearby, when you're in shadows? maybe its the shadows or maybe it was just the memory. or, maybe its just me that is .. '
*once in the kitchen looks about to see who's there, and if its just the two of them, the smile will remain in place. if someone is present in the kitchen, the smile will fade as the urge to 'hide' seems to grow more to the wall and shadowy areas.
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Post by dakota on Apr 24, 2006 6:23:20 GMT -5
" I think paranoia is part of the package." Dexy replied, heading straight for the fridge as they entered the empty kitchen. " I get that feeling sometimes too, and it keeps me on my toes. Hard to snuck up on when your always looking for it." She looked up over the door and smiled with a wink before ducking below the door again. She finally emerged with some cold cuts and a bottle of mayo, one of her hip tentacles snaking acrossed the kitchen to snatch a loaf of bread from the counter. She set everything on the table and started making a sandwich. " So how long ago did you get away?" She asked as her extended tenacle extended to a receptacle on the floor and attached to it.
Alice has never seen the pair before, nor had Jason judging by his expression. They turned back to the screen as a preview for a new Miami Vice movie bagan. The bathroom was empty, until Alice was washing up when the woman of the onlooking couple walked in. A small statured woman with oriental hertage, she only said hello as she blew her nose before leaving ahead of Alice. When Alice turned back from the waste can, she had left but there was a note on the edge of one of the sinks.
Tell Firefight that the big Russian is in Miami. Motives unknown. Mac didn't want to alarm him, but he needs to know.
We're even,
Ryne
When she returns to the theatre, the pair have left.
" Spoiled? Give me a break. So what if I 've missed out sleeping in a dump." Ashley scoffed. " You think that makes me any less commited to helping?" she stood up from her seat and started to walk off, slightly annoyed. She sputtered to herself aloud. " Why do I bother trying to help. He can make all the damned decisions, I'm keeping my mouth shut from now on." but instead of storming off, she leaned over her seat , resting her elbows on the backrest. " Why is it you want be to learn to make decisions, but everytime I suggest something, you shoot me don't and belittle me? Ty might think you're were a good teacher, but you've got a funny way of showing it."
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Apr 24, 2006 6:55:36 GMT -5
William turns to look at Ashley. "Usually I am afforded the time to let people test out their optimism and take the lead themselves. Case studies and things like that. You, however, get to learn by the tried-and-true apprenticeship. I appreciate you keeping your eyes and ears out for options, and for bringing them to me and I will be sure that you know this from now on. However, being the leader means you have to make the final decision, and, in this case, it means deciding for a dozen people of varying dispositions, as well as the world that's out to get them."
William gets up, and stretches. "I, for one, wouldn't mind a decomissioned fire house. There would be medical supplies, communication equipment, general infrastructure. And, this is why I want you to confirm we wouldn't be found there."
William grins at Ashley. "Did Ty ever mention that learning to lead also means learning to follow? Please, go talk to Trevor, find out our odds of living there unnoticed."
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Post by Mierin on Apr 24, 2006 9:20:46 GMT -5
Alice looks at the note with a puzzled expression. She didn't know who this Russian was or who this Ryne was. She takes the note and folds it into a small square and hides it in her hand. She then goes to the food stand and gets a small soda and small popcorn and heads back to the theatre, just in time as the movie is starting. She sits down in her seat and slips her hand into Jason's, giving him the note. She starts snacking on popcorn and offers Jason some, as she watches him closely for his reaction to the note.
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