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The clear blue ocean and white sandy beaches are the drawing point for most of the traffic down here, and help make the area a busy place. Almost hidden by shape of the beach and far from the main traffic is the entrance to a quiet, small cove that offers some privacy and peace to the locals who just want a slice of sand to call their own. Back where the beach is open, fresh, and clean, a couple privately owned and operated surf and skate shops, an icecream parlor, and those sorts of things line the boardwalk.
Further down the coast, the whole demeanor darkens as the quaint beach area develops into the notorious Waterfront. The moment the sun goes down, the 'Front becomes the most active area of town - bustling with bored underage kids looking to sneak into one of the bars, drugs dealers seeking new clientele, and friends just wanting a night out. It can be merely a place to spend the night dancing, but it is also often the location of violence and illegal activities, and everyone should be cautious when venturing out at night.
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• Every breath I take, every move I make... [Damascus] -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 6:38pm PST
  He was sat up at the bar - if he could get anything from here, then he would. Hunched over a crown of ginger, he nodded to the 'tender to get him another - he wasn't much but miserable.
  

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  • he was oblivious to the man sitting next to him, though he was more than likely in the same boat as he (little did they know). He sighed a bit, sipping his martini, always one for the finer mixed drinks.. (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 6:40pm PST
  • He looked over briefly at the man next to him - of course he had only heard of Atticus, never seen him - so he had no idea this was his rival. (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 6:44pm PST
  • he glanced to him in return, taking another sip of his drink, fingers playing idly with the glass, only letting the drink evaporate slowly. He wasn't to bothered with anything right now. (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 6:48pm PST
  • His eyes wandered over to the other man once again - he'd watched the young latina bartender come over a couple of times with new drinks for the man. "Hard night?" (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 6:50pm PST
  • he sipped at his drink, brow raised, watching him How can you tell..? (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 6:54pm PST
  • He grinned a little, nodding to the man's glass. "Well that's not your first drink." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 6:57pm PST
  • he rolled his eyes a bit, nodding Won't be my last, either.. (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 7:03pm PST
  • "Must be a girl - only girls do this to guys." He gestured to his drink - it was, in fact, his third or fourth. (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 7:34pm PST
  • he nodded, accent laced italian It is strange..the hold they have on us..and quite annoying.. (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 7:39pm PST
  • He nodded in return, twisting the heavy glass filled with amber liquid in the ring of condensation it had formed. "All they need to do is look at us once, and strong, powerful men are resolved to sniveling babies." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 7:42pm PST
  • he sighed, shifting on his stool, having ordered another drink, shaking his head I think I am going to stay away from them all for a while..head back home to Italy.. (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 7:46pm PST
  • He raised a brow - something about what Ariel had said earlier about being hustled back to Italy struck in his mind. "What'd she do? Pick your heart up and stomp on it?" (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 7:53pm PST
  • he shooked his head, quickly ordering another glass No..she just stomped on it.. This one cuts your hands off and then smiles sweetly as she asks you to clap louder.. (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 7:56pm PST
  • He smirked a little, finishing off his and tipping his head to the girl behind the bar indicating another. "Sounds just like mine." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 7:57pm PST
  • he sighed, slumped over his fresh drink And now we resort to drowning our sorrows in alcohol.. (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:00pm PST
  • He laughed a little, making quick work of his new drink. "While they are off celebrating and exalting in their triumph." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:02pm PST
  • he smirked a bit, taking a sip of the drink he had not yet touched No kidding.. (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:04pm PST
  • He reached over his drink, offering his hand in introduction. "Angelo Valencia." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:07pm PST
  • he nodded, taking his hand Atticus Vitacci.. (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:09pm PST
  • It all dawned on him - just about - his name wasn't common and why else would he be hanging around in Adrien's club. "A business associate of the proprieter of this fine establishment, I presume." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:11pm PST
  • he nodded And you...The same..? he questioned, straightening, before ordering another drink (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:16pm PST
  • He nodded a touch - his interest was now piqued and he sized the man up carefully. "I think you know the girl I'm talking about." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:19pm PST
  • He nodded a touch - his interest was now piqued and he sized the man up carefully. "I think you know the girl I'm talking about." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:19pm PST
  • he frowned a bit, oblivious. The alcohol was beginning to kick in, just enough to make him tipsy I honestly would not have a clue..,/font> (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:22pm PST
    • (NT) -- --, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:23pm PST
  • "Ariel.." He nodded a little bit, his teeth worrying the inside of his cheek lightly, watching for the man's reaction. (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:23pm PST
  • he thought for a bit..and it all came reeling back to him.. You are the man that has been fooling around with her..? (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:25pm PST
  • OKay, so he had a couple in him, and that rubbed him the wrong way. "Nope, that's not me.. I thought that was you.." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:30pm PST
  • he scowled a bit, setting his drink down on the bar I have known her since we were children..I am definitely not fooling around (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:33pm PST
  • "Well she doesn't go around complaining about me, now does she? So maybe you should re-evaluate the situation and just where you stand before you go accusing me of anything." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:35pm PST
  • *She couldn't stay in the house any longer, so she had put on a sexy little red dress that showed of miles of long sexy leg and dipped low in the front. Her hair was swept back, full pouty lips painted red. She began to slowly weave her way through the crowd to the bar, hips swaying.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:39pm PST
  • he growled, hopping off his stool, grabbing the mans shirt I don't think you are in any position to be telling me what todo.. (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:41pm PST
    • (NT) -- taggage nazi, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:44pm PST
  • They were about an even match, and he straightened himself, a set expression on his features. "And I don't think you're in much of a position to be making accusations." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:45pm PST
  • *She caught site of them..it wasn't hard and knew instantly this was over her.* "What a lovely sight...the boys have come out to play and as usual are at each other's throats."*She stated sarcastically.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:47pm PST
  • he frowned looking to her, shoving the otherman backwards as he let go of his hirt, settling back down to his drink Ariel.. he mumbled, brow furrowed (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:50pm PST
  • He caught himself, straightening out his already rumpled dress shirt, and straightening his entire stance. He looked upon the two of them for a moment, and then reached for his drink. "Careful now, or both of your egos won't fit in this building anymore." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:52pm PST
  • *She rolled her eyes.* "Oh of course...and forgetting your own Angelo."*She came between them leaning on the bar slightly, ordering a burbon.* (NT) -- Areil, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:55pm PST
  • hed rather not be he right now, really. He sighed, letting his head rest in his hand, though he passed her a note to pay for her drink - a ritual between the two (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 8:58pm PST
  • His pride prohibited him from standing around, vying for her attention like an awkward high school boy, and so he finished up his drink and slid his own bill across the table. (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:01pm PST
  • *"Oh dont leave on my occasion..."*She passed the money back over.* "No need for that...my drinks are all on the house."*She took her drink and turned away from them, moving to walk back ot her own personal table, one that had been created just for her. It had dark black leather, with a white table top, and was secluded somewhat in the corner so that she could see everyone but had her privacy.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:07pm PST
  • he took the note back, but he din't follow her..he was still thinking about her 'friends' proposition. It didn't help that he wanted for them to be more than that.. (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:14pm PST
  • He nodded a little bit as he watched her walk away, his eyes narrowed lightly. He'd known about the other men all along, and hadn't expected her to be faithful, because.. well, he hadn't been faithful in Germany, and they had no agreement, nothing resembling a real relationship.. but it bothered him, now that he had been exposed to it - bothered him more than he cared to admit. He swallowed a bit, and left. (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:20pm PST
  • *Her eyes landed on his figure, and she watched him the entire way as she left, and unreadable look on her face, though her eyes never wavered. Being faced with teh two of them together had been the hardest thing for her to ever deal with.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:22pm PST
  • he sighed abit, leaving his drink on the bar before wandering over to her after Angelo had left, slipping into a chair opposite her You can't love me but you can love him..? (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:31pm PST
  • *She looked at him as if he had lost his mind.* "What? I can hardly stand him...all he does is dig into every little thing I am feeling and thinking..but he gets me out of the house."* She shrugged, then eyes narrowed at him.* "And what was that when I walked in? I thought you were better then that Atti....attacking a man you do't know for no reason!"* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:34pm PST
  • he frowned I know that you had been fooling around with him..Adrien told me, earlier..,/font> (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:35pm PST
    • (NT) -- --, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:37pm PST
  • *She laughed bitterly.* "Like Adrien would know of anythign that I do! We went to the beach where I yelled at him most of the time. That is it!"*She got to her feet.* "And what makes you think Adrien would tell you the truth? Do you think mine is the only mind he plays with?"* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:37pm PST
  • he growled, lips pursed Either way, I don't think we can be friends without me wanting something more.. he folded his arms across his chest, stubbornNT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:40pm PST
  • *"Oh of coure not! Because the only thing I am good for is sex!"*She pointed in the direction of where Angelo had disappeared.* "You wan tot know why I let him stay around? Becuase the entire time I have known him he hasn;t been constantly trying to ge me into bed! He just talks to me..he is the first friend I have had in years!"* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:42pm PST
  • he froze at that, moving his hand, and he struck her. He had never hit a woman before..but that had got to him. He tunred on his heel and stormed out, not taking notice of Angelo as he passed him (NT) -- Atticus, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:45pm PST
  • *"I hate you!"*She screamed after him, hand cupping her face. She burst into tears, slipping back into the seat, burrying her face in her hands, body rocking slightly. That had hurt more the any slap from Adrien, because she had never, ever expected it from her sweet Atticus.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:48pm PST
  • He hadn't actually left, of course - the jealous part of him had wanted to see if they would take off together. He stood with his back against a wall, dragging heavily off of a cigarette, and when he saw Atticus storm out, ventured back into the club. (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:51pm PST
  • *Her crying had not seased, she just couldn't understand how it had been Atti who had hit her. And every time she saw the look on her face and realized it had been him she cried harder. All those blessed childhood memories of them...all those memories that had kept her gfoing when the world got too bleak to go on, they were all tainted..all ruined now.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:54pm PST
  • It would look bad for him to go directly to her table, so he sort of hung on the edges of the crowd and caught sight of her in her wretched state. Moving quietly, he slid into the booth beside her. "Hey.. " he whispered.. "C'mere.." He touched her, tentatively - she'd be likely to lash out. (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:57pm PST
  • *She was too lost, too broken to respond. She simply lifted her tear streaked face from her hands, dark pools of pure misery staring back at him. There was a bright red hand print on her face, already a bruise was forming.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 9:59pm PST
  • "C'mere... c'mere.." He tugged her as carefully and quietly as he could into his arms, stroking her hair lightly. (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:01pm PST
  • *She went into his arms, still sobbing.* "H-h-how could he? Atti....h-h-how..?"*She buried her face in his chest, her slight frame shaking with her tears. How could her have done that? Hewr perfect Atti..the man who had been like a saint in her eyes?* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:05pm PST
  • He anticipated her in his arms from the time he'd last held her until now, but hadn't hoped it would be like this. He pressed his lips together and just held her, murmuring quietly in Italian to her, comforting. (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:07pm PST
  • *Her sobbing ebbed, and became soft sniffles, she pressed closer to him, demanding his warmth, needing it. She felt so betrayed, as if her entire way of thinking had just been destroyed. The one thing she had held as precious in her mind had just been shown to be a lie. She looked up at him.* "Why do I always make them hit me? What is so wrong with me?"*Her eyes filled with unshed tears.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:11pm PST
  • He let her sit back a little to look up at him, and gently reached down to smudge away some tears with his thumb, cupping her jaw tenderly. "There's not one thing wrong with you, Ariel, you're perfect." (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:13pm PST
  • *She swallowed softly, sincing getnly as his thumb touched the large bruise that now covered her silken flesh. She sniffed softly.* "But why do they do it then? And Atti...he...he said he loved me...but then he.."*Her eyes held so much confusion, she was so lost in this world that had been so cruel to her. She didn't understand any of this and it held her caught in the middle like a spide web she just couldn't free herself from.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:17pm PST
  • He leaned down to press a gentle kiss to her hairline, and then leaned back a little bit. "Unfortunately, some people aren't honest.." He didn't want to run around pointing fingers, but he knew he would never lay a hand on her - and seeing her like this definitely sobered him up. (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:20pm PST
  • *She needed to get control of herself, she hated for him to see her like this. SO much a mess. She attempted to sit up, brushing her hair back, and figners grazig lightly over her cheek pnly to wince at the pain of it. Even her jaw hurt.* "This is why I do not believe in love...it doesn't exist."*She stated bitterly.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:23pm PST
  • He released her when she left - he wasn't into this forcing things - he'd figured out a long time ago that she only did what she really wanted to do. "I'm sorry that you think that way, Ariel.. and I hope that things might change your mind eventually.. " He reached out to brush one stray strand out of her eyes. "Do you want me to take you out of here?" (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:28pm PST
  • *She nodded.* "Yes please...."*She ran her tongue over her dry lips, standing to her feet. She still had this air of vulnerability about her, as if the slightest wind might blow her over, which was not like her at all. He was hoping for a lost cause if he thought she would ever love again....men had abused and used her too much for her to ever tie herself to one for good.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:31pm PST
  • He slid out of his seat, and took her by the elbow, pursing his lips a little as he pushed through the crowd, elbowing people out of the way to let her through. (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:34pm PST
  • *She let him lead her, she hadn't the effort to fight her own way through the crowd. She felt so drained, emotionally and physically. Her hand clutched on to his arm as if he were her only security in this big bad world. She was so thankful she had him right now...* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:36pm PST
  • He wasn't ready tot ake her home just yet - that probably wasn't where she needed to go anyhow. He guided her toward his car, opening the passenger side for her and letting her in, before moving to the driver's side and settling in. (NT) -- Angelo, Fri, Feb 06 2004, 10:38pm PST

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• suburbia is hot tonight, and nothing seems to feel allright

  -- Julius, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 7:34am PST
  he was at the Damascus, his fingers playing with the glass in his hand, lips pursed a bit. He was obviously a man of sole business..well, from now anyways, and so far it had been good. No distraction from his job..somewhat boring, but he was able to concentrate..
  

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  • Business was slow, but she was ever the professional as she made her way toward his table with a new glass. (NT) -- Teresa, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 1:14pm PST
  • he raised a brow at her, pushing his empty glass to the edge of the table "Can't resist me, can you..?" so much for being of sole business (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 1:18pm PST
  • She raised a slightly amused brow at that, a bit of a smirk crossing her features as she set the full glass on his table and removed the empty one. "It's my job not to resist you." (NT) -- Teresa, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 1:19pm PST
  • he rolled his eyes a bit at that, though he smiled a touch, lifting the new glass up to his lips "Thanks doll.." he raised the glass to her, leaning back into his chair (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 1:22pm PST
  • Her personal attitude couldn't help but flare up once in a while, but she rolled her eyes and fiended a curtsey. "I am to please." (NT) -- Teresa, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 1:25pm PST
  • he almost laughed at that, shaking his head a bit "Well, I'd have to say you're doing a good job.." (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 1:27pm PST
  • She offered him a cutesy grin and made to leave. "If you'll excuse me, I have other clients to please." (NT) -- Teresa, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 1:40pm PST
  • he shook his head, pulling out a chair beside him, patting the seat of it "Sit.." (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 1:42pm PST
  • She raised a brow at that, cocking her head just a little. "And what will our employer think of that?" (NT) -- Teresa, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 1:45pm PST
  • he rolled his eyes again, shrugging a bit "I'll put in a good word for you.." like he would even talk to the man..If anything, next time Adrien saw him, he would probably be dead (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 1:48pm PST
  • She cocked her head a little - this man wouldn't be a bad person to hold close at all. "So.. I never caught your name, did I?" She finally let herself settle into the chair he'd pulled out. (NT) -- Teresa, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 1:50pm PST
  • "Julius Boulevardez.." his hand reached out to hers, 'fore raising a brow "And you..?" (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 30 2004, 4:37pm PST

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• Before you jump down my throat, I'd liek to present you with, something I call personality -- Julius, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:02pm PST
  he was at the bar, lips pursed a bit, intent on buying drinks for the few beautiful young women who had sat next to him, noticed him, and complimented him. He sipped at his drink, half-heartedly flirting, talking..
  

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  • She was just finishing up her shift, and was setting down a fresh round for him and his.. companions. Of course, she had never truly spoken to him, but she knew who he was - she knew everything about him. She'd been briefed on every member of their circle, and found herself at a loss now that she was face to face with these bad mama jammas. (NT) -- Lupe, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:07pm PST
  • he nodded a bit to her in thanks for the drinks, enjoying his spare time away from the mansion and the chaos that seemed to float around it.. (NT) -- Julius, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:13pm PST
  • She paused for a moment, swiping her towel over the bartop, and raised a brow at him. "Where have I seen you from before?" She put on a spanish accent, but it was convincing enough, what with her dark, brooding features. (NT) -- Teresa, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:15pm PST
  • he had waved his new female friends off minutes before, and had turned his attention to her, brow slightly raised, he shrugged a touch "I'm around this area a bit.." (NT) -- Julius, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:19pm PST
  • "you're a regular in here, aren't you?" She cocked her head a little - her questions were innocent enough, "You must know the owner.." (NT) -- Teresa, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:22pm PST
  • he looked to her. He was careful about what he told people "You must know the owner..to have got a job here.." (NT) -- Julius, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:24pm PST
  • She nodded a little bit, a half decent smile crossing her features. "We exchanged favors to one another." Though really it was more of her leeching off of Adrien, which was surprisingly easy to do. (NT) -- Teresa, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:26pm PST
  • he raised a brow "..and what would you have that Adrien could possibly want..?" he let the name slip, though he didn't think it mattered too much (NT) -- Julius, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:31pm PST
  • She grinned secretively. "So you do know him.. what I have that he wants is definitely something that you need not know." A warrant for his arrest, that's what Adrien wanted, and about 30 years in prison. (NT) -- Teresa, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:33pm PST
  • he raised a questioning brow at her "I would prefer not to know, either way..." (NT) -- Julius, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:41pm PST
  • She wiped the bartop with a little more conviction then looked up to offer him her best shit eating grin. "That's the best way." (NT) -- Teresa, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:45pm PST
  • he smirked a bit, wacthing her "Why are you here, anyway..?" (NT) -- Julius, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:49pm PST
  • She raised a brow to that, and gestured to the different liquers behind the bar. "Working." (NT) -- teresa, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 8:52pm PST
  • he rolled his eyes to that, and laughed a little "Not what I meant.." (NT) -- Julius, Mon, Jan 26 2004, 9:04pm PST

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• I am a man of constant sorrow... -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:28pm PST
  He had a habit of 'lurking' around the place, just checking out what was to be seen while not fully participating in any of the things that went on down there. His dark eyes went over to the bar across the street before he opened up his cell phone - calling home just to see what was going on there.
  

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  • She had finished the work he'd given her for the day and now was sort of enjoying the quiet time, but quickly growing bored. The phone rang and she eyed it from where she was lying on the couch, letting it ring a couple times before she finally got up to answer it. "Hello?" (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:31pm PST
  • "Hey lazy." He teased lightly, leaning against a wall and lighting up a cigarette absently. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:33pm PST
  • "Hey you.." Her voice reflected her smile as she dropped back onto the couch, legs crossed beneath herself. "What's up?" (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:35pm PST
  • "Not much, kind of bored." He tilted his head. "What are you doin'?" (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:36pm PST
  • "Me too..." She turned down the volume on the television and absently traced a shape on her knee. "I'm... Working... Very hard... On important things." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:41pm PST
  • He laughed, shaking his head. "Sure you are...why don't you come out with me for a little while?" (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:42pm PST
  • "I guess I could..." Her tone was lightly playful and she smirked a touch, running her fingers through her cropped hair. "Where're you at?" (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:45pm PST
  • "Down at the waterfront...." He named the corner he was by. "Just kinda wandering around." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:47pm PST
  • "Give me like a 1/2 hour..." She couldn't go out how she was dressed and by the time she made it out there, it would be atleast 30 minutes. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:50pm PST
  • "No problem...I'll be around here for awhile." He smiled a little, tilting his head. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:53pm PST
  • She stood slowly, smiling slightly as well. "Alright, I'll see you in a bit then.." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:54pm PST
  • He nodded, wrapping up the convo and heading into a bar for a drink. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:57pm PST
  • With where she had been in life just a few days ago still fresh in her mind, she dressed more carefully than she would have a few months ago. She exchanged her sweatpants and tank top for just hip-hugging faded jeans and a white hooded v-neck sweater - the crisp colors but cozy clothing contrasting with her delicate beauty. Even with her make-up only lightly applied, she attracted attention as she made her way down the walk towards the are he'd said he would be, doing her best to ignore the odd whistles and looks... (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 7:01pm PST
  • He was leaning against the wall, smoking a cigarette before he spotted her. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 7:03pm PST
  • She spotted him finally and headed slowly towards him, fingers tucking into her back pockets. "Lurking in the shadows..?" (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 7:05pm PST
  • "Its what I do best." He smirked lightly, looking her over subtley. "Sorry to drag you away from work." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 7:08pm PST
  • With a soft laugh, she shrugged, head tilting delicately and she stopped a short distance from him. "I'll let it go this one time..." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 7:10pm PST
  • He smirked lightly. "I know, I know, I heard your boss is a real prick too." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 7:13pm PST
  • "He's not so bad, a bit of a slave driver but his looks make up for everything." She winked, teasing as she tipped her chin up a touch. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 7:15pm PST
  • "Oh well, you know, then that makes up for everything." He grinned lightly. "How 'bout I buy you a drink or something?" (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 7:27pm PST
  • Smiling briefly, she took a small step back and nodded slightly. "Sure.." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 7:28pm PST
  • His hand moved to rest on the small of her back, guiding her into the bar. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 7:30pm PST
  • For once the touch was not met with tensed muscles. She welcomed the guidance and followed his directions.. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 7:37pm PST
  • He headed into the bar, letting the 'tender know they were there before he looked to her. "Whats your poison?" (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 8:08pm PST
  • "Just a Heine, please.." The place was busy and so she stuck close to him, thankful for his presence. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 8:39pm PST
  • He nodded a little. "A girl who drinks good beer, nice." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 8:43pm PST
  • She smirked a touch and shifted onto a stool, feet hooked around the bottom crossbar and her hands resting on her legs. "So you spend much time out here?" (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 8:44pm PST
  • "Not really, I just lurk in random places." He teasd lightly. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 8:49pm PST
  • Murmuring a thanks as her drink arrived, she raised it to her lips for a sip before responding. "So really, as long as you can lurk, you're comfortable." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 8:52pm PST
  • "Exactly, I am not a spotlight type person anymore." He shrugged his shoulders, tugging his sleeves down around his wrists. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 8:54pm PST
  • "Anymore?" She questioned with a raised brow, her eyes dropping absently to his hands as he shifted. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 8:55pm PST
  • He cocked a brow. "Yeah..used to be.But now, to much at risk." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 8:58pm PST
  • She nodded in slight understanding, watching him a moment longer before glancing away. "Gotcha.." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 8:59pm PST
  • "When I was in the SEALS I was the center of attention a lot." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:08pm PST
  • Smiling a touch, she tilted her head delicately as her eyes returned to him. "Which would you prefer?" (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:09pm PST
  • "Depends I think..." He shrugged, taking her hand and guiding her to a booth before he continued their discussion. "Sometimes I miss being able to interact in a normal way. with society." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:10pm PST
  • She settled in across from him, one leg tucked beneath herself as she rested her elbows on the table. "Yeah, that's gotta make things complicated." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:11pm PST
  • He shrugged. "It's not so bad..makes it hard to meet girls." He winked teasingly. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:14pm PST
  • She smirked a touch and cocked a brow, dropping her chin into her hand. "That's not so great.. For you." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:39pm PST
  • He shrugged. "I was in a relationship for a little while..." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:41pm PST
  • "Didn't work out?" She questioned, not pushing simply curious. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:44pm PST
  • He shook his head. "Nah, it didn't. She was a little to needy, and white picket fence for me." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:45pm PST
  • Laughing lightly, she nodded and raised her drink to her lips again. "I understand..." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:46pm PST
  • He tilted his head, watching her. "Yeah..kinda creeped me out." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:48pm PST
  • "Too much too quickly..?" A slight smile touched her fine lips, pale gaze on his. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:50pm PST
  • He nodded. "Definately....kinda scared me." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:53pm PST
  • The smile lingered even as she glanced away to look over the crowds. "Don't blame you.." (NT) -- LAcey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:55pm PST
  • He smiled lightly, tilting his head. "What about you? Why don't you have a man takin' care of you?" (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 9:59pm PST
  • "Because I don't need a man to take care of me." She cocked a brow as she looked back to him. "I don't have a man keeping me company because I haven't had any takers, save for Lou who doesn't count." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:01pm PST
  • "Thats surprising to me." He stated, ordering another drink for the both of them. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:02pm PST
  • She shrugged, silent until after the waitress was gone. "I haven't exactly been looking though." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:04pm PST
  • He nodded, tilting his head. "Well, lemme tell you, it will be harder now." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:06pm PST
  • "Anything is better than what I had." She stated simply, gaze square on his. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:07pm PST
  • He nodded slightly, tilting his head as he smirked. "Even me?" (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:08pm PST
  • She mirrored his smirk, one eyelid dropping in a wink. "You and Lou are hardly comparable." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:09pm PST
  • He cocked a brow, tilting his head as their drinks were delivered. "Well, thats a relief, I was somewhat worried I was balding, and that may cause some confusion between the two of us." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:16pm PST
  • She shook her head, smiling a thanks before looking back to him. "You're okay, for now.." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:18pm PST
  • "For now? You think I am going to go bald?" A hand went to rest on his head, a frown creasing his features. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:19pm PST
  • Reaching across the table, her fingers brushed the hair at the front of his head, brows furrowed in thought. "There's a chance." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:20pm PST
  • He frowned again, his eyes searchng hers. "Tell me your joking? I mean, I am not vain or anything, but thats a big deal , me going bald. I won't look good on the news." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:21pm PST
  • She laughed gently, fingers trailing reassuringly down his cheek. "I don't see the future, so really I can't tell you for sure. One day though, you're likely either going to go gray or bald, and there's nothing you'll be able to do about it." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:24pm PST
  • "I'd rather go gray." He noted the light touch on his skin, smirking as it sent immediate dirty thoughts to his mind, but he bruhed them aside. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:25pm PST
  • Her fingers returned to her bottle and she tilted her head a touch in thought. "Yeah, gray's probably better... But if you do start balding, just buzz it short - most women like it." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:27pm PST
  • He frowned again,. "I like my hair long, besides, Gray is classier." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:28pm PST
  • She smirked a touch and nodded in agreement. "I agree, you just aren't going to be able to help what happens.." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:30pm PST
  • "I can too. I am a classy person, so I am going to go gray." He paused. "No, not even gray. Silver." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:30pm PST
  • She laughed, brows furrowing in wonder. "Wow, control freak much, sweetheart?" (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:31pm PST
  • He grinned a little bit. "I control my future, no one else." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:33pm PST
  • "Not such a bad attitude." Smiling slightly, she tilted her head - wishing she had that confidence. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:35pm PST
  • "You don't believe the same about yourself?" He questioned. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:36pm PST
  • She shook her head a touch. "Not totally - just not quite that confident." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:38pm PST
  • "Who else would control things?" He was full of questions, but he felt she may be a stronger person if she just thought things through more. (NT) -- dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:39pm PST
  • "I don't know... Just sometimes things seem to happen that I can't help." Her attention was finally focussed completely on him. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:42pm PST
  • "But you can control everything that happens to you. Can't you? Or at least control your reactions, which in turn control your actions." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:42pm PST
  • She smiled a touch, allowing that to register before she nodded. "Yeah, I guess so.." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:44pm PST
  • "So see what I mean? You control what happens, 96% of the time." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:46pm PST
  • "96% of the time? Did you calculate that all by yourself?" She smirked, teasing gently but she was seriously taking in everything he was saying. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:47pm PST
  • He nodded.. "Oh yeah, used a graphing calculator and everything." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:48pm PST
  • She smiled a touch and nodded. "Skills..." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:49pm PST
  • He grinned a little, before he watched her "So tell me about you." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:50pm PST
  • Head tilting a touch, she sipped her drink before speaking. "What do you want to know?" (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:51pm PST
  • "Anything you care to tell me." He opened his beer, leaning back casuall. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:53pm PST
  • She leaned back after a moment as well, drawing one leg up to her chest as she sat comfortably. "I don't think there's anything too special to tell... I've had a pretty average life, minus the past couple months." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:55pm PST
  • "Your parents still alive?" He twirled the beer in the bottle absently. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:56pm PST
  • "Yeah..." She hadn't talked to them much since they'd kicked her out though... (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:58pm PST
  • "Why aren';t you living with them right now?" (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 10:59pm PST
  • "I got the boot." She had needed some motivation to get on with her life, but things hadn't really gone as they should have.. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:00pm PST
  • He nodded slightly. "You were a bad kid at home?" (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:02pm PST
  • "Disrespectful... Didn't appreciate anything." She shrugged a touch - she realized it now, and that was important. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:03pm PST
  • He nodded. "it's easy to get life when you get everything handed to you." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:04pm PST
  • She nodded in agreement, sipping her drink quietly. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:05pm PST
  • "What else? Gotta be more to you then that." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:07pm PST
  • She smiled slightly, fidgetting absently with the denim of her pants. "Don't know what else to tell you..." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:08pm PST
  • "Tell me all your favorites." There was an easy one. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:10pm PST
  • "Green, Christmas, summer, 'Crazy/Beautiful'..." She paused in between things, brows gently furrowed as she thought. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:12pm PST
  • "Food, animal?" He helped, prompting her along. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:14pm PST
  • "Perogies... Dogs.." She smiled a touch at him, fingers toying with her bottle. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:15pm PST
  • "Alcohol, tv show?" He enjoyed learning about her. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:17pm PST
  • She thought for a moment on that before responding. "Beer, or vodka mixes... and Care Bears." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:18pm PST
  • He grinned, tilting his head, intrigued at that. "Care bears?" (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:20pm PST
  • The tip of her tongue between her teeth, she grinned before shrugging. "I'm all about Funshine bear..." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:21pm PST
  • "I always liked the sleepy one..." He smirked a little. "Bedtime, thats it." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:23pm PST
  • "My second favorite..." She winked, smirking a touch as she tilted her head. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:23pm PST
  • He smirked lightly, watching her. "I liked TMNT the best personally...best cartoon ever." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:24pm PST
  • She grinned a little at that and nodded, a finger absently twisting in her short hair. "Pretty sweet too... I used to have all the movies. Rafael was my favorite." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:26pm PST
  • He, being a boy, was automatically impressed. "Yeah, mine too." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:28pm PST
  • Her grin remained at that and she nodded slightly. "Good taste.. I had a crush on him, before it really struck me that he was a turtle..." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:29pm PST
  • "But really, what does species matter when it comes to true love?" He grinned, taking a long drink. (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:31pm PST
  • She laughed at that and shook her head, winking. "I tried to tell myself.. But I eventually realized it just wouldn't work." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:32pm PST
  • He sighed, shaking his head. "Alas." He winked teasingly, shrugging. "I liked April, but at least she was human." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:34pm PST
  • "Yeah, you did better than I did..." Her grin faded to a quiet smile as she leaned back against the back of the seat. (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:35pm PST
  • He smiled a little, before he cleared his throat. "Graduated right? I think I asked you that already." (NT) -- Dragon, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:37pm PST
  • She nodded a moment later, sipping her drink again. "Yeah, I graduated." (NT) -- Lacey, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 11:37pm PST

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• AT THE DAMASCUS
  -- Ariel Vitachi, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:00pm PST
  *She stood leaning against the bar, her short hair swept back, full red lips pouty, the bruise on her face had faded enough that she was able to cover it with make-up. There was still a small cut on her lip but you had to look to find it. Her large, dark brown eyes were rimmed in black, adding a dark, smokey look to her. On her thin, shapely frame she wore a black haler dress, her back was bare, the dress dipping low in the back, and cut low in the front. She was a picture of pure femine quality, she also was surrounded by an aura of untouchability.*
  

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  • He made his way into the bar - he was pretty early for his little meeting with Adrien, but he figured he was welcome to enjoy the nightlife there - he was as welcome as any of them - with what he was doing for Adrien. He meandered up to the bar, leaning on one elbow quite near her, and ordered himself a Crown of Ginger. (NT) -- Angelo, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:07pm PST
    • (NT) -- Please fix the font when you mess it up, Wed, Jan 21 2004, 6:25pm PST
  • *Lashes fluttering down then back up she looked at him from under partially lowered long lashes. Eyes passed over his physique, tongue passing over lips before she raised her glass of Burbon to her lips. She moved to sit down on one of the barstools, one leg crossing over the other, slip falling open to show of a long expanse of impressive leg.* (NT) -- Ariel, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:11pm PST
  • He tipped his head to look at her discreetly and took his drink. "What's a pretty girl like you doing all alone?" (NT) -- Angel, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:16pm PST
  • *Well shaped brows rose at his question as she turned ot him. She had amaizingly well defined bone structure, and her lips simply demanded kissing. Delicate shoulders shrugged.* "Waiting."*Was her reply, Italian vocals obvious.* (NT) -- Ariel, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:19pm PST
  • "For what?" He eyed her curiously, almost discreetly as he took another swig of his crown of ginger. (NT) -- Angel, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:23pm PST
  • *She smirked, this little secretive grin of her's showin goff pearly whites.* "You....Angelo Valencia."*Her dark eyes remained on him.* (NT) -- Ariel, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:26pm PST
  • He quirked a dark brow at that, and cocked his head. "And to whom do I speak, then?" (NT) -- Angelo, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:31pm PST
  • *"Its a secret."*She spoke softly, a small on her face. She sipped her Burbon while eyes watched him over the rim of her glass.* "How do I know I can trust you with such an important piece of information?"*Her instructions were to try and enchant him, get him to warm up to her, admire her, like her even, and then she would be used as a levarging tool to get him to agree to whatever Adrien had in mind.* (NT) -- Adrien, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:35pm PST
    • lol OOOPs. Ariel not Adrien LOL... (NT) -- me, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:40pm PST
  • He shrugged a little, and went back to his drink. She wasn't the first pretty woman he'd been exposed to and she wouldn't be the last. "I guess you don't." (NT) -- Angelo, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:47pm PST
  • *She smirked, took a drink of her burbon then laughed sarcastically.* "He told me to expect this...this air of unimpressibility. You're almost as bad as he is..."* (NT) -- Ariel, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:51pm PST
  • He caught on easily and an attractive smile broke over his features. "Adrien's bark is a lot worse than his bite, bella." (NT) -- Angelo, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 12:53pm PST
  • *She smiled as well, but it was slightly forced, and she fought the urge to reach up and finger the barely concealed bruise on her face. She wasn't sure how he knew Adrien, or what side of him he had shown Valencia..but Adrien was just as bad as his bark, if not worse. Often you didn't know what was comogn from him until it hit you, literally.*"Who are you Valencia?"*She purred, forming a quirk in the corner of her lips. All of it, it was an act, but not an obvious one, she was convincing, very. And it wasn't hard, he was very attractive.* (NT) -- Ariel, Mon, Jan 19 2004, 1:11pm PST
  • He eyed the amber liquid in his glass, turning it in the dim light as he pondered how he would put it. "An.. associate." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:08am PST
  • *She watched him, pondering his response, figuring there was more to it then he was saying, it had taken him long enough to come up with an answer. She had finished her drink and turned back to the bartender.* "Vodka please."*She oredered. Normally she watched how much she drank when she was on the "job", but right now she didn't care, Adrien was being an @sshole, he had seen her and Julius in the parlor, which had been a stupid mistake anyway.* (NT) -- Ariel, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:17am PST
  • He raised a brow at the girl - he didn't care how well versed in alcohol she was, judging by what he'd seen her already have, and what she was ordering now, she was out to get smashed. "Easy there, minxie." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:20am PST
  • *She glared at him as she took a large gulp of the vodka just to spite him.* "F&ck off Angelo...I'm a big girl."*She heavily stressed his name in Italian.* " Come se abbia bisogno di qualcun'altro mi che dice che cosa fare"*She mumbled under her breath.* [et: As if I need some one else telling me what to do] (NT) -- Ariel, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:26am PST
  • He leaned up on his elbows and moved to invade her space with his face a little, pale, prying eyes watching her. "I just meant we don't want to have to carry you out of her, do we bella?" (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:31am PST
  • *She downed the vodka.*"Perhaps that is exactly what I want."*She replied, tongue passing over teeth, she reached out to brush the side of his hair with her fingertips.* (NT) -- Ariel, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:35am PST
  • A brow quirked in the direction of her fingers. "I'm sure Tortello's men would take good care of you." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:38am PST
  • *Her hands went to rest on top of the bar, right hand playing with a nail on the other hand. She wathced her hands at work as she snorted to this comment. Big browns turned to him once again.* "You obviously know nothing of the Tortello house hold."*She smirked.* "I am not well liked tigre"*> (NT) -- Ariel, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:43am PST
  • "Then why do you stay there?" He watched her quietly - he was intense - when he decided to focus on something, there was no escaping - and regardless of how personal their conversation had turned, he intended on getting to the bottom of it. (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:48am PST
  • *She wasn't so quick to express personal things though, and such conversations always put her on the defense.* "And why not? I have everything I want...and I don't have a hord of stupid men pawing all over me."*She looked at him with a superior look on her face, as if she had found th eone and only way to live. She turned back to the 'tender.* "another."* (NT) -- Ariel, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:53am PST
  • He leaned back, shaking his head as he went back to his drink. "Oh silly minxie. There's a lot more to life than being someone's lapdog." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:55am PST
  • {}"I am no one's lapdog!"*She spoke coldly to him. She was getting close to that point, but not yet. After all, she still had her father to back her if she should ever decide to leave Adrien's house for good. He didn't have full control of her yet.* (NT) -- Adrien, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:59am PST
  • He looked at her skeptically and again went to his drink. "That's what you think, Bella. That's what he wants you to think - you don't have freedom. You're not free. Freedom is an illusion." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:01am PST
  • *"Don't tell me what I think, you know nothig about me."* But it was true...too often she felt trapped inthe expectations that her father held for her. That was why she stayed with Adrien no matter what he did to her, or how much he pushed her away, because her father still expected her to end up Adrien's bride. She took another gulp of the Vodka. She was screwing this assignment up so bad...adrien was going to be furious.* (NT) -- Ariel, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:06am PST
  • He was a very speculative person - he could see right through most and this was no different. "Then think what you wish." He turned his interest back to fresh glass the 'tender had brought him while they were speaking. (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:10am PST
  • *"Ariel....Ariel Vitachi."*She tolled him suddenly, out of no where coming out with her name. She dreaded what Adrien was going to do with her once he found out she would be no good in persuading Angelo of anything. This was yet another man she had no affect on....* (NT) -- Ariel, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:14am PST
  • He languidly diverted his attention from his glass, and cocked a brow at her. "So the minx has a name afterall." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:25am PST
  • *Eyes locked with his.* "Yes..."*She sipped at her latest drink, she was beginning to feel the effects of all the alcohol coursing through her veins, tongue passed over her lips as she cleared her throat. Her vision was beginning to be affected by it.* "You're much more attractive when I can't see...."*She remarked snarkily.* (NT) -- Ariel, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:28am PST
  • He chuckled softly at her comment and diverted his gaze to the dimly light area of the bar where the alcohol was served. "Well your personality certainly sparkles too." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:31am PST
  • *She glared at him, and moved off the stool. She was a bit tipsy, but held onto the counter for support.* "I'm going to the ladies room..."*And grabbing her glass she headed towards the room marked ladies in the back, weaving her petite, lovely frame through the crowd. Even drunk, and a little unsteady on her feet she was a sight to behold.* (NT) -- Ariel, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:34am PST
  • An amused grin broke out over his handsome features as he watched her go, chuckling a little to himself and shaking his head as he knocked back the rest of his drink, gesturing for no more from the 'tender. (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:37am PST
  • $He appeared almost out of thin air it seemed, for suddenly he was there, taking a seat on the very stool Ariel had just vacated. He didn't say a word yet, just motioned to the bartender who placed a brandy before him, after all, this was his night club. He took a sip before speaking.$"Angelo."$ (NT) -- Adrien, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:43am PST
  • He nodded in return, feeling a little inadequate now without a drink. "Adrien." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:46am PST
  • $"Find your way easily enough?"$He questioned. He had yet to look at him, it was his way of taking his time, letting oyu know that he rushed for no one, that everything was on his terms, in his own time. He sipped at the brandy once more.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:48am PST
  • He was accustomed to dealing with men who got high off the power they thought they had.. He wasn't intimidated. He was owned by noone, and this would be no different - business transactions, that was all. "Yes, it's a pretty popular spot." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:53am PST
  • $He nodded, dark eyes looking to him.$ "Follow me."$ They of course couldn't discuss anything out here at the bar. Turning he led hom through the crowd to a table at the back, away from the crowd, but still in view, the perfect way to cover cirminal activity, out in the open where no one expected it.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:57am PST
  • Without a drink, he followed the man - never one to take serious moments like this with more than a drink or two in his system. (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 10:59am PST
  • $He wasn't one for small talk, so once they were seated he began.$ "As you know we send out car shipments to Russia where they are sold to two or three large clients over there."$He took a drink of his brandy.$ "Because of an idiotic slip up we have lost one of our top clients..."$he looked at him.$ "I would like to go through you to connect myself with new buyers in Germany."$And there it was, all on the table, straight forward.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:03am PST
  • He leaned back, as though he really didn't care - "That could be arranged." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:08am PST
  • $"As usual you would get your cut of 35% of the profits."$He finished off the drink, taking the imports out of their silver case and lighting one in his mouth. He then blew the smoke into the air, not really concerned if Angelo minded the cigerette smoke or not.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:10am PST
  • He cocked his head back a little and to the side as he pondered this, pressing the tips of his fingers together as he leaned forward. "40%. This is, afterall, a more risky endeavor than any previously." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:14am PST
  • $He motioned with his hand for a waitress to bring another drink. He tok a drag off the cigerette as he waitded. It wasn't until he had his new brandy that he spoke.$ "Agreed. But i want you to handle shipping and sales."$He stated, he had a lot of endevaours under his belt, and it was getting a bit much for him to take care of all by himself.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:17am PST
  • He smiled, pleased with that, and leaned forward again. "Yet another impeccable choice, Adrien." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:21am PST
  • $He shrugged his comment off, not really paying attation now that he had what he wanted. His eyes began to search the crowd for Ariel, ust noticing now that she wasn't with Angelo like she had been instructed to. he found her at once weaving her way through the crowd, she had a full glass of what looked like vodka and she was obviously drunk. An angry glare came over his face,$ (NT) -- Adrien, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:23am PST
  • He watched amusedly as Adrien's gaze got darker in connection with Ariel. "That would be my fault." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:25am PST
  • $"Explain."$He demanded, not once taking his eyes off of Ariel who was at the minute attempting to free herself from the presence of a man who had spotted what he thought was an easy meal ticket, a drunken beauty.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:27am PST
  • He shrugged, making as little of a deal out of it as he could. "I bought her more drinks than was wise.." though she obviously didn't need anyone to pay for her, "intending for her to be with me for the remainder of the evening.. and then she wandered off." Simple as that. (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:40am PST
  • $"She would have gone home with you without the drinks."$He repsonded coldly. he looked back at Angeo, attempting to read whether the man was telling the truth or oddly enough trying to cover for her...for some reason his instincts were leaning towards the last.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:43am PST
  • Taking her home hadn't been his intention, but if Adrien desired to believe so, that was his perogative. "She wanted them." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:47am PST
  • $"Why are you covering for her Angelo...what did she say?"$He asked coldly, eyes looking at him steadily. he always went by his gut instinct, after all he knew Angelo never had to gdet a woman drunk to take her home.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:50am PST
  • "She didn't say anything - what's the harm in buying a pretty woman a drink or two?" He looked around, as though he were suddenly figuring out where he was. "This is, afterall, a bar, is it not?" (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 11:58am PST
  • $He glared.$ *She appeared before Adrien could say anything.* "I see you two are enjoying yoursevles emensly."*She stated sarcastically.* (NT) -- Ariel/adrien, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 12:06pm PST
  • He raised a brow and offered a smile. "It could be more, of course, if we had a little company." (NT) -- Angelo, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 12:13pm PST
  • *"Oh..but i wouldn't want to interupppt your obvious fun."*She drank from the glass. it was her fourth vodka not to mention the two burbons she'd had before.* (NT) -- Ariel, Tue, Jan 20 2004, 12:17pm PST

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• you and i in a little toy shop buy a bag of balloons with the money we've got - set them free at the break of dawn, 'til one by one, they were gone.. -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 5:26pm PST
  He settled himself at the bar, Bacardi in hand, leaning against the varnished wood, handsome face absently watching the crowd. He occasionally took a sip of his drink, having it last a while, regularly looking to the door, noting the people that came in
  

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  • /he entered the club with a stroll. hands in his pockets as he came to the bar. he sat beside the man/ hey /he said after ordering a drink/ (NT) -- Lucias, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 5:36pm PST
  • he smirked a touch, glancing to the other man, before he turned his head back to the door "Has everyone in here got something to do with the Tortello's..?" he figured he was safe in saying so (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 5:40pm PST
  • /he chuckled a bit/ you can say so... /he lit his cigarette. it had been a while since he had one/ what are you in for? /he questioned pertaining to his j.o.b/ (NT) -- Lucias, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 5:44pm PST
  • he shrugged a bit "I do believe that is my busines.." he smirked - he was taking one out on Adrien..He loved to mess with the authority figures in his life (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 5:48pm PST
  • /he let loose another hardy chuckle then smirked/ what ever you say... /he looked at him squarely/ Lucias Delatti /he said sharply/ (NT) -- Lucias, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 5:51pm PST
  • he returned the glance, tipping his chin a bit, ordering another drink - his third for the night so far "Julius Boulevardez.." (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 5:56pm PST
  • /his own chin tipped up in an arogant manner..but he stuck his hand out/ sono sicuro che prenderemo per conoscerci molto bene /after all they will be in the same organized place/ [.et: i'm sure we'll get to know each other very well.] (NT) -- Lucias, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 6:12pm PST
  • He nodded a bit "I'm sure of it.." he smirked abit "So..tell me - what do you get up to around the mansion..? They must need you for some sort of reason..Something I obviously cannot see.." he smirked a bit (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 6:17pm PST
  • you'll see when the time comes. lets just say i enjoy the tasks given /he said with a slight smile/ (NT) -- Lucias, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 6:26pm PST
  • he smirked a bit "Woman involved..?" he knew these things - he knew not to get hooked on anyone.. (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 6:32pm PST

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• ... -- Julius, Thu, Jan 15 2004, 1:10pm PST
  He had not long before, ushered himself into this newly sprung club to make himself known, though he didi it quite subtly. He slid into a booth, lips pursed a bit as he ordered a drink, before sliding a substance over to his 'new friend', leaning back into the well cushioned couch style seat that he'd sat himself down in
  

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  • **She stood leaning at the bar, dressed in a red silky dress, it had one strap over a pale shoulder and left the other bare. It fell to the floor but had a slit that came all the way up to her hip, exposing the long, supple leg beneath. She had short hair that was slicked back somewhat, full, pouty red lips and dark eyes. At the moment they concentrated on the man who had just arrived, she smirked. He would be perfect.** (NT) -- Ariel Vitachi, Thu, Jan 15 2004, 1:13pm PST
  • he was familiarising himself with the new surroundings, his eyes eventually laid on her, returning her look with a cocky smile - perhaps potential customer..? (NT) -- Julius, Thu, Jan 15 2004, 1:18pm PST
  • he was familiarising himself with the new surroundings, his eyes eventually laid on her, returning her look with a cocky smile - perhaps potential customer..? (NT) -- Julius, Thu, Jan 15 2004, 1:19pm PST
  • **She caught his eye and her smirk grew. He was already being drawn in, she began to slowly head his way, hips swaying seductivly through the very posh night club, the type of place oyu needed a name or very good connections just to get in to. She stopped at his table.**"Buy a lady a drink?"**She asked in soft Italian accented vocals, tip of her tongue passed over her bottom lip.** (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 8:44am PST
  • though he didn't quite look the type he was an operative gentleman. He sent her a lopsided smile before he ordered for her, not long after he'd waved his last customer off. His lips pursed, and his brow raised a bit i nher direction "And the lady would like..?" (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:04pm PST
  • **She sat down across from him, crossing her legs.**"Jack Daniels."**She instructed, dark eyes watching him, lids fluttered slightly, a warm, tempting womanly perfume waifed his way from her.** (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:08pm PST
  • he nodded at the waitress and she left, as she was no longer needed. He folded his arms across his chest, leaning back against the couch "What exactly do you want from me..?" he had been a bit suspicious about this new club from the start - how it had sprung out of no where. And the people seemed very sure about who they wanted here and who they didn't - perhaps something was going on..? He'd always had a sharp eye and he'd always been very blunt, to the point (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:14pm PST
  • *"That depends entirely on you."*She responded.* "I will be as blunt as you. I know you have been dealing here tonight and there is no sense denying it."*She looked him straight in the eyes,* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:17pm PST
  • he smirked a bit, looking her in the eye "And have you got a point to that..?" he raised a brow, cocky (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:22pm PST
  • he smirked a bit, looking her in the eye "And have you got a point to that..?" he raised a brow, cocky (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:24pm PST
  • *She leaned forward.* "Have you ever heard of the Italian crime ring run by the Tortello's?"*She asked him pointedly.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:24pm PST
  • he shook his head, leaning foward to her "No..I'm guessing I probably should have..?" (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:27pm PST
  • *She shrugged her shoulders.* "Mot necessarily, they operate mostly from New York. My point is...working for them, I am positive you could make double whatever wages you are bringing in through your little trafficing."* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:33pm PST
  • the drinks came, and he took a sip of his, watching her "What..exactly would I be doing..?" (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:37pm PST
  • *"A lot of what you are doing now, only with much larger amounts of the product with a lot more dangerous clients. And anything else Tortello will see fit to assign you with."* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:40pm PST
  • he nodded a touch "And can you give me a good reason for not turning you down..?" (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:44pm PST
  • *"A good reason for not turning me down."* She laughed, and looked at him as if he were an idiot.*"The Tortello's run nearly the largest Italian crime ring in all of North America, we have been here two weeks and look at this establishment already. THe Tortello's will be running this city within the better part of this month...and there won't be no business but Tortello business.... you would be signing your death to make an enemy of Ardien Tortello."* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:49pm PST
  • he smirked a bit, clearing his throat "Good reason..I guess I have no choice now, do I..?" he shrugged a bit, reaching a hand out to her "Julius Boulevardez" (NT) -- Julius, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:55pm PST
  • *She took his hand, a smirk on her face.* "Ariel Vitachi."*Her full lips formed a smile of victory. This was why she was often sent out to scoup out new men, they fell under her spell, or she scared them sh!tless into doing it anyway.* (NT) -- Ariel, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:59pm PST

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• AT THE DAMASCUS
  -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 10:08am PST
  $He sat in the back corner of the club in a cushioned booth that was a half circle. He sat in the center, Ariel on one side of him, her full lips pursed sarcastically, and Ezekiel on the other side. He was dressed in a black dress shirt and black vest, with matching dreess pants, a red tie broke up all the black. He was sipping at a whiskey calmly, watching the occupants of his new night club. The Damascus had sprung up over night but had fast become one of the most sought after places to go to, to be invited into. It had the look of money, and it was as posh as its owner. There was a slight sardonic look on his handsome Italian features, this had all been too easy to set up. The perfect front...for the perfect crime.$
  

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  • She was completely focused, completely on task as she strode purposefully into the club. She felt the part of the person she was playing tonight - if this didn't come through properly, this was the situation she'd find herself in, bringing resumes into any place that looked to be hiring. She wore a pair of low slung, black flare legged pants and a simple halter - not overly dressy, but then she didn't need to be - her body spoke for itself without the aid of nice clothes. She scanned the venue briefly, and then stopped at the bar to speak to one of the 'tenders. (NT) -- Lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 10:21am PST
  • $His dark green gaze fell on her, and recognition hit him instantly. Excusing himself from his companions he got to his feet and threaded his way through the crowds to come up behind her.$ "Not looking for a phone again are you?"$His Italian laced vocals question from behind her over the music.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 10:24am PST
  • With her back to him, she jumped about a mile in the air when he spoke, and turned around, offering what she hoped was a confused smile. "Um.. no actually.. the manager." She held up a manilla envelope that had her ficticious resume in it. (NT) -- Lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 10:26am PST
  • $He looked at her quizzically, she was applying here? His gaze fell over her body once again, studying her closely. Mirrors then returned to her eyes, shrewed gaze attempted to read her, yet the vibe she gave off was strange, and unclear. He held out one fien hand.$ "Then that would be me."$He states simply.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 10:29am PST
  • She turned her large eyes on him in what was her best of surprise. "Really? You know.. I never did catch your name.. Mr..." (NT) -- Lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 10:30am PST
  • $He was still unsure of what he thought of her, and her true purpose for being here.$ "Adrien Tortello."$He stated simply, his tone almost a little cool.$ "What postion is it you are applying for?"$He questioned.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 10:32am PST
  • She offered her best at innocent smiles and pushed a curtain of dark waves back over her shoulder. "Bartender." (NT) -- Lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 10:54am PST
  • $A brow riased somewhat in surprise.$ "Experience?"$He questioned, taking the manila envelope from her and taking the resume out to look over it.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 10:57am PST
  • The resume was positively littered with references to clubs round and about - of course, if he called them up, there would be someone to say a good word about her - there were one too many under-the-table dealers that owed the department a favor here and there. "Uhh, I worked at Sparx last - the customers were real pushy and I was bussing tables, so I left.. before that, I mixed drinks at Illusions, that's a fairly new place as well.." She listed off another couple of bars that were found on the resume. "I go to school in the daytime to finish my masters in art therapy." (NT) -- Lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:01am PST
  • $She had an amazing resume...almost too good to be true. Yes he was suspicious about everything, but he had to, it was the way he lived his life.$ "Impressive. Come, I can give you an interview now."$He turned and began to walk towards an empty table for two at the back of the club, a little away from prying eyes, and quieter. He didn't even look to see if she was following him, only assumed that she would.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:06am PST
  • Of course she followed him, and turned a few heads while she was at it - they weren't the drooling, pawing men she was used to at the other clubs she did undercover at, but the eyes were the same. She offered a polite smile as she caught sight of the table where Ariel sat. "I really appreciate this. Tuition isn't cheap, and being out of work isn't fun." (NT) -- Lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:10am PST
  • $The other woman's eyes boared into her like lazers, Ariel certainly wasn't pleased to see her again, or that she and Adrien were headed to a table for only the two of them. He didn't even notice, Ariel was so far from his list of important things that he never paid any attention to her. He stopped at the table for the two of them and pulled the chair out for her to sit in. He waited until she was seated before sitting down across from her.$ "Don't thank me..you haven't been hired yet."$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:14am PST
    • $He looked at her calmly. Out of nowhere a waitress arrived bringing them both a shot of Brandy. He motioned to the drink.$"On the house."$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:23am PST
  • That didn't really shut her up, she leaned forward on her elbows on the table, displaying just a little bit of attitude. "Don't worry." (NT) -- Lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:21am PST
  • She offered him her brightest grin and downed the drink like an old pro. She appeared to be very open and friendly. (NT) -- Lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:26am PST
  • $He did the same, keeping his eyes on her as he did so, testing her to see if she was unnerved by him at all.$ "Will late nights be any problem for you?"$He quesitoned.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:28am PST
  • She shook her head firmly. "I work better at night anyways." She was about as focused as he was, because she had to be, and she met him square in the eye, displaying a great deal of confidence, but not abrasively.. (NT) -- Lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:30am PST
  • $He wasn't sure if he liked the fact she looked him back in the eyes without any trepidition, or not. He was so used to perfect strangers being on edge around him that he had come to expect it from everyone, especially those who knew him,$"How do you fare around other people? Will I have any problems with arguements...fights?"$ He didn't need minature brawls behind his bar.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:33am PST
  • "Well.. I get along well with most people, and the people that I don't get along with, I manage to keep my mouth shut around." She nodded firmly. So she had to be a little aggressive. (NT) -- lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:37am PST
  • $He still found it very odd that she had first shown up at his house, and she was here asking for a job, and apparantly not having known the connection before hand. he had his suspicions abut her, and util he knew for sure he wanted her in a place he could watch her. His decision made he spoke quickly.$` "You're hired. You start tomorrow."$ There were no if ands or buts about it, she was to be there tomorrow night or that was it.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:41am PST
  • She smiled and reached across the table. "Thank you, Mr. Tortello. You definitely won't regret this." (NT) -- Lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:48am PST
  • $He accepted her hand and shook it lightly before releasing it.$"Let's hope not."$Was his response.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:51am PST
  • She sat for a moment, waiting for his cue to rise and leave - the department was onto him, yes, and she was usually wired, yes, but he had yet to say or do something contradictory. "Again, don't worry." (NT) -- Lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:54am PST
  • $"I am expecting you to live up to your resume."$He got to his feet, nodding his head before turning from her and walking back to the table with Zeke.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:56am PST
  • She was trying her best to conceal her excitement and pleasure at having gotten successfully in, and merely beamed. She made her way toward the front of the bar, and the door, her walk as confident as it had been coming in. (NT) -- Lupe, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 11:58am PST
  • $He sat there at his back table watching her go. Without taking his eyes off her he spoke to Ezekiel.$ "I want a background check run on her, I want to know everything about her that there is to know.$ (NT) -- Adrien, Fri, Jan 16 2004, 12:00pm PST

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• ..he thinks that she can do no wrong, but secretly she longs for every penis in the world.. -- Sebastian, Tue, Dec 23 2003, 3:25am PST
  He was leaning against a wall, easily chatting up two women who had taken him as their company, showing off his 'battle scars' from Parker the other night ..No. He hadn't forgotten about Krista - but he was trying his best to do so..
  

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  • Tyra had dragged her out, giving her little chance to feel sorry for herself. The sisters made a stunning sight as they walked down the strip , heading straight for Krista's favourite bar, Tyra lapping up the attention, though Krista was in no mood for it. (NT) -- Krista, Tue, Dec 23 2003, 3:44am PST
  • he was laughing and flirting. He shoved his hands into his pockets, one of the girls now hanging off him. Despite everything that had happened lately he was having fun..sort of (NT) -- Seb, Tue, Dec 23 2003, 3:49am PST
  • She caught sight of him as she drew near, setting her jaw, her bright blue gaze staring coldly at the kid hanging of him, hating that he seemed so ok. (NT) -- Krista, Tue, Dec 23 2003, 3:50am PST
  • Okay..? No. Not really. At all. He was always like this after break-ups. Pretending that he didn't care. He was good at hiding his emotions. It was just something that came naturally to him. He had his hand on the womans backside, the other having left, seeing she was not wanted. The girl had caught Krist'as ice cold glare and had pointed it out to him, sighing a bit as he saw her (NT) -- Seb, Tue, Dec 23 2003, 3:58am PST
  • She lifted her glare to him as the pair sauntered past, Though it looked more hurt than angry. Tall heels clickling along the street, black pants laced up the outside of her legs with baby blue ribbon, a low cut black halter top baring much of her stomach and cleavage, long blonde hair left loose, cascading over her shoulders and framing her pretty face. (NT) -- krista, Tue, Dec 23 2003, 4:03am PST
  • he gave her a "Hello" as they passed him, waving off the female who had been hanging off his houlder.. (NT) -- Seb, Tue, Dec 23 2003, 4:06am PST
  • She didn't respong, just lowered her gaze, Tyra however glanced back over her shoulder at him a moment, arching a brow before guiding her sister through the door of the bar, into the busy room. (NT) -- Krista, Tue, Dec 23 2003, 4:08am PST
  • he frowned, walking after her, turning her around 'You could at least acknowledge my existance after you fucked my brother.." (NT) -- Seb, Tue, Dec 23 2003, 4:11am PST
  • She turned to him easily, drawing a breathe and waving her sister away. She glanced up at him a momt before glancing quickly down, eyes shining a little, holding tears back. (NT) -- Krista, Wed, Dec 24 2003, 2:06pm PST
  • he sighed a bit, running a hand through his hair, frowning. He hadn't meant to hurt her, but she had hurt him. A lot. And it wasn't nice.. (NT) -- Seb, Wed, Dec 24 2003, 2:51pm PST
  • She swallows and folds her arms over her chest awkwardly, bright eyes flickering everywhere but near him "I'm sorry Seb... it was stupid" (NT) -- Krista, Wed, Dec 24 2003, 2:55pm PST
  • he bit his lip, nodding a touch..he hadn't really wanted to break things off with her "Do you want to dance..?" it was all he could think of to say. What was done was done..and he loved her no less. Yeah - loved. (NT) -- Seb, Wed, Dec 24 2003, 2:59pm PST
  • She nodded softly, glancing to him, reaching for his hand tentitively (NT) -- Krista, Wed, Dec 24 2003, 3:01pm PST
  • he led her onto the dance floor, easily moving in closer, an arm around her waist.. (NT) -- Seb, Wed, Dec 24 2003, 3:03pm PST
  • Being christmas eve and all, the choice of music was limited- but she didn't mind so much, the song playing was fairly mellow and she slipped her arms up around his neck almost shyly (NT) -- Krista, Wed, Dec 24 2003, 3:06pm PST
  • he smiled a bit - this was like a first date again.. "You're all I want for Christmas.." he smirked a bit, a hand slipping under her shirt (NT) -- Seb, Wed, Dec 24 2003, 3:09pm PST
  • She bit her lip a touch and raised her bright blue gaze to his as the DJ, and the crowd, counted down to midnight. "Happy Christmas..." (NT) -- Krista, Thu, Dec 25 2003, 11:50am PST
  • he grinned, dipping his head, pressing his lips to hers - it would be a new year soon, therefore a whole new slate to start over with "I love you.." yeah..Loved. (NT) -- Seb, Thu, Dec 25 2003, 3:18pm PST

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• see the hands
  that try to hold me
  read the past
  I was never free -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 12:03pm PST
  it was his birthday, his 21st to be exact and his friends had took it upon themselves to show him a good time. He was pushed in by the small group of loud, obnoxious guys and seated easily at the bar. He was all smiles, excited by the fact that they had all come out and gotten together tonight. He shifted a bit in his stool to watch the group surrounding him, starting and idle conversation as drinks were ordered
  

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  • She'd noticed the group come in and sighed a little, they always seemed to head her way- and tonight was no exception. She was behind the bar for now, but she was schedualled to sing later. "What can I get you boys?" (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 12:11pm PST
    • She flashes him the usual smile and adds it to the mental list the rest had mumbled at her (NT) -- Jai, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 12:22pm PST
  • he shifted to turn back in his stool, raising a brow at her question before ordering. Just a rum and coke for now... (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 12:16pm PST
  • he'd never seen her before the last few times he'd come here and was quick to take up on how she looked, nodding a bit as he watched her move, speaking to her New here? (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 12:26pm PST
  • She cocks a brow and shakes her head as she fills up his glass of ice and rum with coke"Not really... I don't usually work the bar but they were short" (NT) -- Jai, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 12:35pm PST
  • he nodded a bit and finally took his glass, the others crowding around to grab their own Explains why I've never seen you then he tilted his head a bit...still smiling (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 12:38pm PST
  • She arches a brow and nods, flashing them all pleasent smiles as they hand over cash and take there drinks (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 12:40pm PST
  • he nodded to her and shifted from the stool, making his way out to the floor, the others following but one returned soon enough for another drink, watching her intently (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 12:44pm PST
  • She arched a brow to the guy when he returned, recognising him as part of the group. His stare was a little unnerving, but she was used to it... "What can I get you?" (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 12:49pm PST
  • the man shrugged a bit, leaning back into his seat still watching her before he spoke A corona would be good...he tipped his chin up a bit, crossing arms over broad chest What's your name? (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 12:58pm PST
  • She arches a brow as she opened the corona "I could tell you... but then I'd have to kill you" She smirked playfully, winking. She didn't mind when they flirted- as long as it stayed friendly (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 1:00pm PST
  • he raised a brow at that, laughing idely Really now? Don't always have to tell me, you could just...write it down. he took a swig of the corona as it was handed to him...pursing his lips a moment (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 1:05pm PST
  • Just then the manager called to her from a little way down the bar "Jaida- you ready?" She nods at him then smirks- turning her attention back to the guy "Caught me out..." (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 1:12pm PST
  • he grinned playfully, tipping his bottle to her for a moment...before taking another drink I always get my way he was curious now What're you ready for? (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 1:15pm PST
  • She arches a fine brow, watching him, though not in the least interested in him- he barely looked leagal "I'm the singer" (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 1:37pm PST
  • his smile brightened before he turned around, motioning another one the group to come over and sharing his idea, the other man in turn nodded so he turned back You ever sing to just a single person?...Or always to the crowd (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 1:39pm PST
  • She shrugs a little, watching him suspiciously "Depends on the audience" (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 1:46pm PST
  • he leaned against the bar now The kid...that was over here awhile ago he turned back to point at Zan He's turning 21 tonight, think you could sing to him? (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 1:49pm PST
  • She follows his gaze discreetly and shugs non-commitantly "What do you want me to sing?" (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 1:51pm PST
  • he shrugged at that, no songs popping off the top of his head before he spoke Anything would be perfect...just as a good little present from us. (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 1:58pm PST
  • She nods and shrugs a touch "No problem... whats his name?" (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 2:05pm PST
  • Zander he proceeded to take another drink from the bottle, finishing it off before speaking again Zan...just call him Zan (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 2:07pm PST
  • She nods a touch and winks with a smirk, before slipping out the back to get ready. Some ten minutes later she returnes, but to the stage where the house band was now set up. She stood upto the mic and the crowds went quiet, the lights shining now on her (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 2:18pm PST
  • he shifted in his barestool to watch, Zan out front turning to the stage...watching the women he'd seen working behind the bar...his head tilted a bit (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 2:21pm PST
  • She started with a well-known popular song which always got the crowd going- she always left her own stuff till last or they quickly lost interest. After she finished and the wolf whistles stopped she cleared her throat, flashing a bright smile "Thanks guys... Is it hot in here or what?" A new round of screams and whistles errupted "Holla..holla... well tonight... tonight I spotted someone who really got my pulse racing... you know what I'm saying?" She grins as the crowd errupted again "OK OK... anyway...I see this guy... and then I find out... Its his birthday... Zander... come up here" She smirks at him down in the crowd (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 2:32pm PST
  • he raised a brow, turning back to look at his group who in turn laughed and pointed at him, ushering him towards the step as he defiantly shook his head, his chin tilted upward as he couldn't help but smile a bit. He was never one to be the center of attention, he'd rather it be his group then him in particular. Finally though after all the shoving he took the steps to the stage, his face a dark shade of red as he stepped into the lights, hands in pockets and nodding a bit as the crowd cheered for him (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 2:37pm PST
  • She laughs and takes his hand, pressing a kiss to his check, leading him center stage "I hear you're 21 today... right?" (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 2:42pm PST
  • his smile was wide now, creasing his features a bit as he tried not to laugh...nodding at her question Yeah...feels damn good he watched her a moment, turning to glance across the crowd (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 2:44pm PST
  • Someone brought a barstool onto the stage for him as she continued "Are you single?" She arched a brow cockily (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 2:47pm PST
  • he settled onto it, his feet resting on the bottom rungs, nodding a bit to her yeah...and proud to be he was a bit cocky now in his own way...taking in the spotlight (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 2:49pm PST
  • She smirks and arches a brow, glancing back to the crowd "Ladies... watch out..." She grins as the music starts, glancing over to Zan once again "Zander... this is for you... Happy Birthday" She backed up a little and began to sing the opening lines of Destiny's Child's Temptations, flirting and playing it up, the crowd lively. (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 2:54pm PST
  • he turned to watch her, smile broad still as he laughed, his face going a shade of red again. His friends were laughing it up in front of the stage though, highly ammused with the present they'd set up for him Thanks (NT) -- Zan, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 2:57pm PST
  • She tossed him a wink a she turned to him, moving closer to him " Sexy boy you so fly I just might give you a try, I'm a write yo number in the palm of my hand" She held her hand out to him, the latino's shockingly blue gaze fixed on his as she grinned and snatched her hand back "oops I forgot I got a man" (NT) -- Jaida, Fri, Dec 19 2003, 3:01pm PST
  • his hand pressed to his chest, above his heart, patting there a moment in mock hurt as she sang to him, the broad smile though still remaining as he watched her...his lips pursed as he turned to look down a bit, watching his friends in the crowd (NT) -- Zan, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 6:36am PST
  • When she finished she took his hand and got him up, pressing a kiss to his cheek and sending him back down, then carrying on with the set, which was recieved very well... (NT) -- Jaida, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 8:58am PST
  • he let out a releived breath as he was led off the stage. Though he moved to where his friends where in the front and watched her intently, head tilting a bit (NT) -- Zan, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 9:00am PST
  • the rest of the evening went well and she hung around a while, since Gav had offered her a ride home. as they called last orders she wandered back out to the bar, pulling up a barstool to talk to one of the girls (NT) -- Jaida, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 10:12am PST
  • he was settled in a stool, proceeding to finish of finish off his drink, about to take his leave before he spotted her, giving a slight nod (NT) -- Zan, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 10:16am PST
  • She catches the nod and offers a slight , non-commital smile in return before turning her attention back to the girl behind the bar (NT) -- Jaida, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 10:26am PST
  • he slid from his seat, moving towards the pair, leaning towards her a bit, his voice somewhat quiet Gonna give me your number doll? (NT) -- Zan, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 10:28am PST
  • She glanced over to him with an arched brow, smirking a touch as Lara wandered off "Er... I don't have one..." (NT) -- Jaida, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 10:30am PST
  • a brow raised at that, taking the girls seat as she left and turning a bit to face her got a name then? (NT) -- Zan, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 10:34am PST
  • Did he not take a hint? "Doesn't everyone?" She purses her lips, though there is a trace of playful teasing hidden there... she would have been interested... very interested... if she didn't have two kids and a truck load of bagage holding her down (NT) -- Jaida, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 10:36am PST
  • Gotta be so rough? Just asking for your name. his lips pursed a moment leaning back a bit into the stool, elbows resting against the bar (NT) -- Zan, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 10:40am PST
  • She hesitated at that... rarely was she pulled up about her attitude anymore. A slight smirk tugs at her lips, watching him "Your right... Sorry." She held out her hand to him "Jaida Walker..." (NT) -- Jaida, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 10:44am PST
  • he took her hand, shaking it lightly before turning to her again, chin tilted up a bit You already know mine..so there we go, we're on a first name basis now. he played idely with the glass in his hand, empty though (NT) -- Zan, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 10:47am PST
  • She nods a touch, glancing down at his glass and, noting it was empty, she called Lara over for a top up, on the house (NT) -- Jaida, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 10:49am PST
  • Thanks. he set the glass on the bar a moment, leaning against it again before speaking to her You didn't have to sing for me... (NT) -- Zan, Sat, Dec 20 2003, 10:54am PST

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