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Post by dakota on Nov 17, 2006 22:19:55 GMT -5
" I know, I was only teasing. I wasn't expecting you to say you did it for fun." KRistian replied defensively. He smirked, " and I think I'm alot more cuddily than a tiger."
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Post by shiivster on Nov 17, 2006 22:56:36 GMT -5
*opens the mouth to say something and nearly spills water all over herself, closes the mouth and swallows before looking up again. the laughter shows before she actually smiles at her actions 'oops, i was trying not to say something stupid ... '
*then goes reddish about the cheeks and looks back and comments 'well ... maybe you're right. at least you wouldn't have prickly whiskers trying to get in my ears or something ... ' *trying to make light of her own embarrassment. ' ... or would you ? ... ' *the start of a new sierra starting to show, one that has a sense of humor.
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Post by dakota on Nov 18, 2006 5:42:47 GMT -5
Kristian thought about it for a moment, before rubbing his hand on his chin. " Nope, I stay pretty clean shaven." He joined her laughter.
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Post by shiivster on Nov 18, 2006 18:00:32 GMT -5
' .. really? .. ' *a part of her yearns to touch someone else's face with her hand. her need for the occasional hug from a family member seems to grow more as the time goes by. then thinks wistfully* ....o0( wow, i would like to see for myself. oh my. what am i thinking? .. i hope he can't read minds ) *the face undergoes a few expressions .. but the sudden look of shock is the last one as she goes bright red, that says she might have been thinking something of a more delicate nature.
' .. uhh .. i guess i'll have to take your word on that then. not saying i wouldn't check .. uhh ... ' *the eyes go wide as she starts her verbal blunder and then goes really red as the mouth snaps shut and grabs the water and drinks some of it. for some reason, she just can't look Kristien in the face without getting more flustered as one hand covers the mouth. a faint nervous giggle is heard now from her, as she feels mortified at what she said and wishes she could just vanish for a while.
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Post by dakota on Nov 20, 2006 5:52:55 GMT -5
" Check what?" Kristian looked at Sierra in puzzlement. His eyes darted down for a moment, " You mean..." He stated to ask as the eyes went wide in suprise.
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Post by shiivster on Nov 20, 2006 13:19:46 GMT -5
*clearly not thinking straight just shakes the head and then closes the eyes and buries the face in the arms on the table. after about 5 seconds looks up, the eyes wet and looks at Kristien 'i'm sorry. i'm not good at joking about i guess. i .. ' *looks away for a moment and then looks back and gives a weak smile*
'please, just forget the last part of our talk? .. can i just take it all back?' *looks down at her hands and then looks back up again, mortified about something but trying to maintain her composure* ' ... i just wanted .. its not important now' *then without another word, puts the long sleeved shirt she wore back on. then pulls the gloves out and starts to put one of them on, before looking up and giving a small shrug 'its okay. i guess its too soon for me to feel comfortable with showing my skin i guess. oh i like this song .. ' *trying to change the subject real fast
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Post by thagema on Nov 20, 2006 14:20:33 GMT -5
Craig watched as the target was pulled on to the dance floor. He was somewhat happy because he really wasn't ready to take on the her bodyguard. His heart had started racing when her friends left her alone for a few seconds.
If I was better looking, perhaps, Craig thought. But someone still has to pick up the slack from those other two... what happened to them anyway?
The gnawing feeling that something about this just wasn't right started again. If he was being set up then having him face down the bodyguard was good way to keep him in the club while Vance made a clean getaway. It might even get him killed, which would only benefit the others as well. Craig began to wonder if he was on the right team.
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Post by dakota on Nov 21, 2006 5:52:27 GMT -5
Kristian mood seemed to shift when Sierra looked up. A look of concern hung on his face. " I didn't mean to upset you. And I wasn't trying to rush you tonight, I just thought you'd be used to a crowd since you werealways preforming in front of an audience." He said, obviously missing what was bothering her.
Vance looked at a pager he pulled from his pocket, the display flashing as he got up. " I'll be back, gotta make a quick call. Keep an eye on her and I'll give you a sign if I make a move. Sit tight." He walked towards the exit and pulling out his cellphone.
Sitting alone, Craig could feel someone watching him. When he looked around, he found the bodyguard looking straight at him. His lips were moving, but there was no one talking to him. As he looked at someone pass by him, Craig could see the earpiece of a concealed radio in his ear until he looked back.
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Post by thagema on Nov 21, 2006 10:52:53 GMT -5
This is wrong. Something's up. He knows. The other two? Did they get caught and revealed the plan?
Craig's mind raced at the possibility that he was about to get pummeled within an inch of his life by the large bodyguard. It was time to get out while he still could. If there's one thing Craig knew it was you have to trust your instincts. The subconscious mind was a powerful thing and more often than not it paid to trust your gut. That's even what they teach cops so why not apply it to the criminal as well?
At this point he wasn't guilty of any crime except planning. That wasn't enough to convict him for very long, assuming he was caught. The more pressing issue was the fact that the gorilla at the bar had little regard for Craig's well-being. Vance had said the name of her father, but he didn't elaborate on who he was exactly. Craig had never heard of him. If he was some kind of mob boss, justice would be painful and their wouldn't be a trial.
Glancing around the bar, Craig formulated a quick escape plan. Taking a last drink of his beer, he set the glass back on the table and stood. He walked as casually as he could muster to the restroom.
You're panicking again. The criminal life just isn't for you, His conscience said in his head.
Shut up! Just get out of here and I'll worry about tomorrow if it comes.
Once out of sight, whether he had to be in the bathroom or just in the hallway, Craig bent the light around him making him nearly invisible. He stepped out of any potential walkway and waited for a few minutes before attempting to sneak out. Hopefully there was a backdoor, but if he had to the front door would suffice.
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Post by shiivster on Nov 21, 2006 12:46:19 GMT -5
*Sierra glanced back at Kristien and gives an unsettled smile and then continues 'well its okay. i guess i'll be covered for a while longer' ...o0( covered up for the rest of my life. who was i kidding? .. is shouldn't have taken the chance. don't think i will again, god i miss being hugged.)
'preforming? .. yeah, but never this close to people. i always had about 15 feet between me and them. i ... i'm thirsty .. ' *grabs at the bottle of water and takes a drink as a pained look passes over the face briefly. ...o0( it gets lonely at times, so i should just get used to that now. i don't think i'm supposed to be paired like mom and dad ) *then taking the years of practice of putting a gentle smile on the face to cover the nerves and the slow itching, drinks more of the water before starting in on the last of her chips*
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Post by dakota on Nov 22, 2006 5:41:19 GMT -5
Kristian looked a bit bothered by her covering up, but said nothing about it. " 15 feet? I would have thought you would get up closer to the audience than that. Course I've never seen a circus before, just on television." He admitted.
As Craig ducked out the back door, he spotted Kenny and Neil doing exactly what they were supposed to be doing as they kept another obvious bodyguard occupied. Behind him he heard " You need some help?" and as he looked, the bodyguard had left the bar and come to his partner's aide. He knew what would be happening next inside.
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Post by thagema on Nov 22, 2006 12:22:06 GMT -5
Damn! What do I do now? Craig was getting increasingly frustrated with the way this was going down.
Remaining invisible, Craig made his way back into the bar trying to spot the target and Vance. Hopefully things haven't gone so bad that the plan was ruined.
You're in way over your head. You couldn't rob a bank but now your a kidnapper? Not likely. Why don't you do what you know you should be doing, the little voice spoke in his head.
It's not that easy, Craig argued. I don't have any other...
Shut up, his inner voice snapped. You never try to be a good guy. You only want things given to you. The biggest payout for the littlest amount of work. You are pathetic, selfish, and lazy.
Craig stopped. Hadn't he sworn he'd never do criminal work again? How had he ended up here again? He knew he didn't have the heart for crime, but he always drifted back. Why? Was he afraid of hard work? Or was he afraid of something else? Why hadn't he told Vance about his powers?
Craig dropped his invisibility, oblivious to his surroundings. His mind raced as he argued with his conscience, which he knew deep down was right.
But, I'm in too deep now. If I back out, Vance might kill me, he argued desperately.
Really? Why is it you were planning to take on that killer who's probably beating the other two right now? Your excuses are weak. Do what you know you have to do! Quit being a coward! Besides, maybe there's a reward for Vance since he's down this before.
Craig shrugged to himself. That's a good selling point. Taking a deep breath, Craig decided on his next course of action. If he couldn't beat Vance, at least he could stop him from kidnapping this girl.
It was at this point that he realized his invisibility was no longer up and he scanned his surroundings looking for Vance.
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Post by shiivster on Nov 22, 2006 13:30:24 GMT -5
*looking up at Kristien, Sierra sees the hope she had vanish without a whimper. closing the eyes and looking away briefly looks back again and smiles with a shrug 'its okay. i guess its not something everyone can take. i should have thought of that. i'll be alright ... ' *then seeing that Kristien seems to be upset about somehting looks about and then back before continuing.
'actually, its nicer to be in the midddle of everybody, then to be on the outside looking in. it's nice to experience being part of a crowd, than being something they all look at or laugh at. you know, like a bug under a microscope. i was a clown's helper. i did some tumbling, did some contortions and stuff. went on a horse once, but mostly i stayed behind the scenes and watched everyone else. so being in the bigger group that canwatch is much nicer'
*then goes quiet and nibbles at another chip and sips with water to keep it down then looks up again, a more confident smile in place. she feels the world start to crumble at the edges, and her new life experiences something to lock away in the mind. ...o0( at least i have the memories. can't ever take them away. maybe later i can figure out what i did wrong, so i don't do it again ) *feels a tear start to slide and turns the face and wipes it away, as she closes herself off again mentally and emotionally, like she did when she was preforming.
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Post by dakota on Nov 23, 2006 21:55:54 GMT -5
With a little looking, Craig spotted Terri and her friends on the dance floor, and Vance back at their table swilling another drink while staring at them. If anyone had seen him drop the invisibility, they didn't react.
Kristian got up from his chair acrossed from Sierra, and took the one next to her. Wrapping his arm around her shoulders. He whispered in her ear " I'm sorry. Last thing I wanted was to upset you. We can go whenever you want to."
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Post by shiivster on Nov 25, 2006 23:23:40 GMT -5
*the look of contentedness seems to shift as the eyes follow his movements. then the mind screams 'look out he's going to tickle you' .. and nearly jumps out of her seat when his arm goes about her shoulders. 'i... look i'm sorry i ruined your night. but you don't need to tickle me here. i'm not being mopey. thanks for sharing this with me'
*sierra looks about the place slowly, her eyes taking in the sights, and locking them away. 'i ... i think i'm ready to go now' ...o0( maybe you're aheavy sleeper? .. i'll just take my things with me and leave you the car? .. i seem to have been a problem right from the start. i'm gonna miss talking with you ) 'thanks for bringing me here. it means more than you will ever know. to be on the inside with everyone else, for a couple of minutes. it was great' *a large smile inplace now, the look of pain and hurt gone from the eyes as she looks at Kristien and memorizes his face
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