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• She had gotten the note and known immediatly it was him, recognizing his scrawl where he had written her name on the front of the note. She had read it at least eight times throughout the day and now she was coming out the back door into the hallway. She was dressed professionally now in a pair of black slacks and a red v-neck shirt with a black matching jacket, her hair twisted up in a bun and a slight hesitant smile on her lips as she saw him. "Hey..." She murmured softly, pausing a few feet away from him. He had been on her mind constantly throughout the past few days, in her dreams when she closed her eyes, that soft gaelic tone sweeping over her and calming her. Patrick had been driving her crazy, all the questions, she had told him she was just talking to a friend but he had kept persisting and finally she had broken down and told him - he had freaked until she calmed him down. (NT) -- Jailynn, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 7:20pm PST

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• (He stood there looking at her like a man found, and then his eyes swept the area around them, before he moved over to her and tugged her into the quiet shadow of the building. He couldn't risk being seen with her, not when the photos he had been sent had been of her.. they knew who she was. Now that she was in his arms instead of just in his dreams, he lost a bit of his breath and swore under his breath in gaelic. Raising a hand to touch her cheek, he ran his thumb just under her eye and crowded her a little against the side of the building, unashamed of the way he touched her without asking. She had been on his mind and he needed to touch her to be sure that she was safe, whole, there with him. His eyes searched hers, darting down to her lips and back to her eyes before he let out a breath.) Brionnach.. (He said under his breath just before he kissed her, unable to stop himself, the pull was just too strong.) (NT) -- Jackson, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 7:31pm PST

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• To say she was surprised was an understatement and when the kiss broke she looked more then a little dazed. Her brow furrowed as her hand came up to rest on her lips, her eyes flying up to his. "What...what..." She stuttered in shock, her brow furrowed in confusion and suprise. "What are you doing here?" Was all she could spit out even though that wasn't really what she wanted to ask it was the only words she could form. This devilishly handsome, rakeish, rogue suspected criminal was kissing her in the back alley of work...she felt like she was mary jane and he was spiderman or something. "What did you just say?" (NT) -- Jailynn, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 7:39pm PST

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• Waltz with me, my love... tell me what you're thinking of.. -- Jackson, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 7:46pm PST
  • She frowned a little, her brow furrowed at the part where he said she was getting information about her. Her heart sunk and her knee's grew weak, the color fading from her skin as she realized the implications of that. "...He thinks I am what will make you feel like you made him feel..." She murmured, the man saw her as the thing that would hurt Dare the most, that would bring him to his knee's and at Mason's mercy. She let out a slow breath, feeling physical ill. How did she get herself into this mess? She should have stayed with covering the levy to get the parks in the city fixed up, not wandered off on her own to get the big scoop. She had gotten herself in over her head and now she was paying for it. As this all went through her mind, it was like she forgot he was there, not hearing the rest of what he said and not even really registering that he was still there, so close to her. (NT) -- Jailynn, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 7:51pm PST

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• Guidh, lass will you focus? (He said, using two fingers to keep her eyes on him.) There isn't time to figure it out right now, I have no idea if anyone knows I am here. (He sighed, his instincts screaming to call them out, to fight them the way his ancestors would have- with weapons in close combat. He was every inch the rugged highland male, the Laird of a clan that looked to him for protection and direction. He took those roles seriously, and right now, the lass needed to be directed, not offered choices.) My car is out back, we're needin' to go into hidin now. (NT) -- Jackson, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 8:01pm PST

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• That seemed to bring her out of her thoughts, her brow furrowed as she took a step to the side, shaking her head. "I can't go anywhere, I have to go to work, I am working now." She stated seriously, her brow furrowed. "I can't just leave work, Dare, it doesn't work that way." She stated firmly, drawing the jacket around her and turning to look at the door she had come out of. "And they are probably wondering where I am." She frowned, shaking her head. "I have a life, I have school, work and..and..." She frowned, she shouldn't feel bad for telling him that she had a boyfriend. "..and Patrick and they will all be wondering where I am if I just disappear again." (NT) -- Jailynn, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 8:05pm PST

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• (He shook his head and put his hand on the wall next to her to keep from draggin her. He was getting more and more tense as time past, waiting for someone to find them there and take her from him.) We doona have time to argue, lass.. (He started to take her hand, but her last statement struck his furiously male brain and he stopped.) Patrick? (He said, something like a possessive glare entering his eyes. It would have to wait.. he had to get her out of there, now. Gathering her shoulders, he shoved her ahead of him and steered her further down the alley. His car was parked out back and he was eager to get them safely away from the public eye.) Ya ken explain who this Patrick is in the car, lass. (NT) -- Jackson, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 8:18pm PST

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• "You seem to have this habit of not listen to me when I am sayin' I can't stay." She stated though she moved along, sensing his slight panic. "No pushin'! I am not gonna be manhandled on top'a bein' pulled away from work!" She growled, now aggravated. Seeing the car, she climbed in and slammed the door behind her, crossing her arms over her chest and setting her jaw as she looked out the window, obviously unimpressed with him at the moment. She was pissed and not happy with being forced to leave her friends, work and school yet again. She was attracted to him but not enough to just reasonably give up everything. (NT) -- Jailynn, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 8:30pm PST

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• (He smirked at her response.. her little firey bouts amused him. He got into the car and fired it up, backing out and driving some distance to a hotel he frequented under another name. Looking over at her in the car, he reached over to tuck a stray strand of her hair behind her ear.) Now who is this Patrick lad you're talkin bout? (He asked, his eyes going back to the road as he drove the short distance to the hotel.. hopeing it would be safe there. He could almost feel her pissed at him and he smirked a little, the wee lass could steam up a car with that glare.) And doona think you're gonna be goin out alone until this is over, lass. (NT) -- Jackson, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 8:38pm PST

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• She growled at his touch, slapping his hand away though it wasn't in a hateful way, just an 'I'm aggravated and grumpy with you' kind of way. "Patrick is my boyfriend. What, did you think that I just sat at home all by my little ole lonely self pining away till a rogue with an accent came to sweep me off my dainty little feet?" She growled out, her southern answer thick with her agitation. "Ya got an ego the size of Texas, you know that?" She growled out again, huffing as she looked out the window. Her eyes widened in moral outrage as she looked at the hotel. "I am not goin' into a hotel with you!" (NT) -- Jailynn, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 8:43pm PST

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• (He grinned at her temper and pulled into the lot, driving around the back of the hotel and parking under a window there.) You're goina come in if I hafta drag you lass. (He said, and he would do just that if he had to. He couldn't let her fend out here unprotected and only he knew what they were dealing with. He was miffed that she had a boyfriend, but he could work around that part. If she had a boyfriend, then she would be experienced enough to have a go with him without hurting her pride. He planned on making that happen before this was over, there was just no denying the way his body responded to her.) Wellnow, if yer so lonely, then mayhap you should let the lad go. (He said as he got out of the car, appearing at her door and opening it for her.) Comenow, lass, let's get ya inside. (He had a wolfish grin to go along with that rogue appearance, and his dark hair was mused from his fingers, giving him an unkempt, predatory look.) (NT) -- Jackson, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 8:56pm PST

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• She frowned a little, shaking her head. "I am not going into some cheap hotel with you! I don't know who you think you are, mister but just cuz I spent one night, against my will, in your presence doesn't mean I am going to go runnin' to a hotel at your beck and call." She growled out, she had gotten into enough trouble because of this guy as it was, she didn't need to dig herself into a deeper hole. Her life was suddenly in danger because people thought she associated with him, associating with him further would certainely not help the matter. (NT) -- Jailynn, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 9:00pm PST

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• (He let her get almost done with her little session before he reached into the car over her lap and unhooked her belt, then he simply picked her up in his arms, kicking the door shut.) Tis not a cheap hotel, lass.. tis very respectable. (He said with a grin on his face, he thought she was charming as she tried to fight the inevitable. She had to know fighting with him was futile, and he happened to know that she hadn't stopped him from kissing her before. He carried her up to the door and reached into his pocket to pull out a keycard that he used to open the locked door. He had checked into the hotel hours before, knowing he would need the room. He strode down the hall towards the stairs and then trudged up a flight and down another hall to a room, where he used the card again, then unceremoniously dumped her onto the bed.) Nowthen, ifya want to fight, we ken do it here where no one is listenin. (NT) -- Jackson, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 9:09pm PST

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• She frowned and shook her head, fighting the urge to stick out her tongue at him like an insolent child. "Your an arrogant jerk, you know that?" She growled out, standing up and moving to the window, her arms wrapped around herself. "Your little show here is just going to make him think that I matter to you, you know that I right? It's only going to make him go after me harder, if he thinks that I'm something you want." She frowned a little, not liking the way that she was worried about him - the way she didn't like the way he looked a little worried. "I am going to end up losing my job over you, you know that? I busted my ass for that job." (NT) -- Jailynn, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 9:15pm PST

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• (He let her fume while he removed his jacket and locked the deadbolt on the door. Draping the jacket over a chair, he crossed his own arms and looked at.) Aye, but I do want you, lass. (He said seriously, not about to hide the fact that he enjoyed being alone with her. Under better circumstances, meeting with someone like her would never have happened.. she would never have gone out with a rake like him, and he would never have spent time dating when she would want commitment.) Ye won't lose yer job, ye'll just have a better story. (He said, watching her from where he stood a few feet behind her, seeing her eyes reflect in the window.) (NT) -- Jackson, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 9:23pm PST

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• She frowned a little bit at his words of wanting her, her anger seemed to deflate from her, her shoulders drooping. "So what are we going to do now? Hide out until you find this guy and break his fingers or just wait until he finds me?" She questioned softly, her brow furrowed a little as she looked back to him, turning to face him now. "...life has just taken a crazy spin on me, darlin', I am a little offset you know?" She stated softly, looking a little confused and a tiny bit hurt for some reason. "You don't know me..." She had seen the lust in his eyes at times and it seemed like he was a man who was used to getting what he wanted from women. (NT) -- Jailynn, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 9:29pm PST
  • (NT) -- fixing again, Wed, Jan 11 2006, 12:28am PST

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• (He found that he didn't always know what to expect from her and that put him off balance with her.) I doona know, lass.. I jus' couldna go hide knowin you're out there with him lookin for you. (His brogue deepened when he worried for her, it struck deep in him, the desire to protect. He stepped forward and took a breath, crossing to her and lifting his hand to her cheek again, as he had in the alley.) I know that ye just need to take a deep breath, and let me figure this man out, lass. And I know that we'll get te know each other soon enough. (NT) -- Jackson, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 9:36pm PST

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• She sighed softly, her brow furrowed as she tipped her head into his touch against her better judgement. She enjoyed his touch, it made her feel different then Patrick's touch did. She knew Rick wanted her to go along with him in his desire to take their relationship to another 'level' but she just wasn't that kind of girl. A low breath escaped her lips as she opened her eyes, watching him. "I am not the kind of girl who'll get to know you like you want to be known." She murmured softly, honestly. (NT) -- Jailynn, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 9:44pm PST

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• (He had known that, and wasn't surprised when she told him, but he was unable to stop himself from touching her, his other hand moving to her arm as he caressed her cheek. HIs eyes were watching her and his voice was quieter when he spoke.) Aye. (He lifted both hands to run them through her hair, looking for all the world as if he was going to kiss her again, but he reluctantly pulled back, turning his back to her.) I dun deserve ya lass. (He said, pacing a couple steps towards the door and sighing to himeself. He was completely incapable of focusing around her.. there was just something about her he couldn't deny. He stopped after a couple steps and when he turned to pace back he stopped, looking at her intently.) I doona know how long I ken keep from you, Jailynn. (He said at last, honestly, fisting his hands at his sides. He had spent all night worrying about her and he was tired, She was just beautiful and determined and he couldn't fight that.) (NT) -- Jackson, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 9:54pm PST

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• Her brow furrowed a little as she tipped her head. "You have known my name for three whole days and your already thinking about whether or not you deserve me?" She questioned softly, watching him. "Don't you think your moving a little fast...?" She murmured gently, watching him for a second. At his next words she fell silent for a long moment, letting out a low breath before she cleared her throat. "Would you make me do something I didn't want to, Dare?" She questioned softly, her eyes on his evenly. (NT) -- Jailynn, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 9:59pm PST

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• (He let his head tilt to the side a little as he looked at her, then ran a hand back through his hair with a growl. He muttered in gaelic as he paced, his hands gesturing as he contemplated his own stupid luck.. fate tossing him a lass who wanted to talk it all out.. a lass that stirred something besides lust, and yet gave him no means to communicate that to her. He stopped right in front of her, his rant finished.) I've never dun anathing but move fast, lass.. and I was tryin' ta say that ya damn well frustrate me. (He admitted, his hands going through his hair, he really had an exotic look to him, a throw back to an era of honor and chivalry, castles and lairds.) I'm no' a good man. (He said again, shaking his head.) (NT) -- Jackson, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 10:18pm PST

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• She gazed at him seriously, much as she had the night on his couch in front of the fire. After a second, her hand reached up to cup his jaw, drawing his eyes down to meet hers. "I don't think your a bad man and I don't think you would make me do anything I didn't want to do." She stated softly, her hand dropping to run through his hair to straighten it before she finally sighed and dropped her hand. "We just have to figure out what we're going to do about this guy..." She was a smart girl, she could do this, she could figure this out. (NT) -- Jailynn, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 10:22pm PST

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• (A muscle worked in his jaw as he gazed at her, her touch branded his skin and that bothered him.. it was as if his body had decided that it needed her. Honor made him move to the other side of the room, plopping down on the bed and leaning on the headboard, crossing his hands behind his head and eyeing the wall across from him.) We just have to find em, lass. I can handle 'im once I get my hands on 'im. (He said roughly, though he had returned to the expressionless man she had met in his apartment that first day. He had to close himself off around her or he would do something they both regretted.) Ya seem ta know how ta find that sort of information. (NT) -- Jackson, Wed, Dec 21 2005, 10:26pm PST

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• "Handle him by turning him into the authorities, right?" She questioned with a cocked eyebrow. They had already gone over this, him killing the other man would do nothing but prove whatever everyone thought about him. She let out a slow breath as she ran her hands through her hair, her brow furrowed. "So what do you think we should do here?" She questioned, honestly wanting to know what his thoughts and opinions on the matter were. "Do you want me to just stay with you the whole time until we figure out whats going on?" She paused, thinking over the options. "Or just go about my normal daily life but be extra careful?" She still wasn't sure what she thought about this man in front of her. He was a mass of contradictions but everyone of them only made him more intriguing to her. (NT) -- Jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 3:15pm PST

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• (He let his eyes move to her for a moment, but then they returned to the blank wall across from him.) Ye'll be stayin' with me, lass. I won't be havin' him gettin his hands on ye. (He said, his voice darker, possessive almost. He nodded to the chair that was nearest her, where his leather duster was draped.) Left pocket, lass. (There were three photos in the pocket, photos that showed Jailynn leaving her work, another of her going into her building and a third of her inside her apartment. In his mind, she was no longer safe anywhere and it was mostly his fault. He wouldn't have her getting harmed on his watch. While he waited for her to look at the photos, he closed his eyes and let himself relax, he hadn't slept in a while and was physically drained.) (NT) -- Jackson, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 3:21pm PST

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• She headed over to the jacket, pulling out the photo's and glancing over them quickly at first. After that she sank down onto the bed, her eyes widening a touch more as she looked over them again. The last picture of her in her bedroom just had her in a black skirt and a bra, it didn't show off a whole lot but still it was intimate and personal - not the kind of moment she would share with someone. "Do you...do you think he's watching now?" She questioned softly, a hint of vulnerability leaking into her voice. Very rarely did she show any weakness or worry but she couldn't help it this time. (NT) -- Jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 3:50pm PST

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• (When she spoke, he could hear the vulnerability in her and looked over, something glinting in his eyes that revealed his honor, his desire to keep her safe.) Aye, but I doona think he can get to us now. (He said softly, crossing his hands at his stomach and sighing audibly.) We'll have ta be movin' out in the mornin though. (He blinked once, stifled a small yawn and leaned his head back again. He was angry with the man now, for making her feel violated.. he was convinced now that the best thing for them to do was to keep moving until they found him.. but how would they find him if they had nowhere to look.) (NT) -- Jackson, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 3:55pm PST

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• She sighed deeply, her brow furrowed a little bit. "Can we at least stop by my place so I can get some clothes...?" She questioned softly, her brow furrowed as she turned to pull her notebook out of her purse, starting to write down all the things she needed to do before they took off somewhere. She would have to get all the money out of the bank account, get some clothes, think of something to tell Ricky...maybe let her parents know she was going on a trip. She would definately wanna grab her camera and let work know she had a family emergency to tend too and she would be back as soon as possible. It just seemed more reasonable to her if she wrote it all down. (NT) -- Jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 5:42pm PST

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• Aye. (He said, his voice sounding a bit distant. He was tired and frustrated and felt like something bad was going to happen. He opened one whiskey colored eye and swiveled it towards her.) Mayhap ye should do some research at yer work tomorrow, before we go. (Now that she had willingly commited to the plan, he was willing to give her the information he knew.) 'is name is Callum... Callum O'Grady. (That muscle worked in his jaw again as he said the name, remembering the man, the devilish glint in his grey eyes that night when he had been found on top of the man's wife. He hadn't known at the time she was married.. but then again, he might not have cared.) Ye can get information from the police, can't ye? 'bout where he's been? (NT) -- Jackson, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 5:49pm PST

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• "I can get information I can from any source I can...and I'll take care of everything I need to do before we go tomorrow..." She murmured softly, her head cocked to the side as she took in the tone of his voice. Her eyes moved over his face, taking in the tired lines and the stressful pressing together of his lips. "I'll do everything I can, Dare..." She murmured softly, brushing a hand through her hair before she sighed, turning to look at him. "Why don't you get some sleep for now? You look exhausted and from the way your making it sound we have a busy few days ahead of us." She didn't know where this need to take care of him came from but she just knew she had the strong desire to make sure he was ok. (NT) -- Jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 6:00pm PST

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• (His jaw set stubbornly as he looked at her, and he inwardly noted that she had the determination to see this through. He sat up a little more, shaking the hazy funk out of his head.) I kenna sleep now. (He said, rubbing his hand over his face and back through his hair, silently wishing his brother Dageus were there. The lad was a warrior, a true fighter.. and would have been able to help him keep watch over the wee lass. As it was, he couldn't fathom sleeping without knowing she were safe.) Come over here. (He said to her, reaching for his ankle, pulling up the leg of his jeans.) I have something for you. (He was unlacing his right boot, pulling it off and setting it on the floor.) (NT) -- Jackson, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 6:09pm PST

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• "Well you need to sleep." She stated stubbornly as she walked over towards him, showing a good deal of trust in the way she just blindly obeyed his command. Her eyes were determined though, showing she wasn't such a puppy dog, she was a determined young woman. "If you don't get any sleep your not going to be any use to yourself tomorrow, much less anyone else." She paused in front of him, looking down with a cocked brow to see what he had to give her. He really needed to get some rest, he looked tired and stressed out and that worried her. It was a good look on him, the brooding one but that slight roguish smile was a better one. (NT) -- Jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 6:13pm PST

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• (He went to his other ankle, where a leather strap was hooked to his lower calf. He hauled his pant leg up, pulling a studded dagger from the sheath there and handing it to her by the hilt. It was about eight inches long, pure steel, with gaelic words inscribed on the sharp blade. The hilt was wrapped with leather, studded with tiny black onyx stones, a small shield in the center and the grip was obviously made for a woman. He pointed to the tiny shield engraving and looked up at her.) 'tis the MacGregor crest. (NT) -- Jackson, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 6:23pm PST

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• She let out a soft breath, her eyes moving over the workmanship of the dagger. "It's beautiful..." She murmured softly, gently playing her fingers over the smooth side of the blade before she held it up closer, her eyes taking in the words that were engraved into the silver. "Whats it say?" She questioned, her southern accent tilted with curiousity. She was intrigued by the history that went along with this man, the deep set pride that was so obvious in every tone of his words, the way he carried himself... (NT) -- jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 6:29pm PST

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• (He smiled as he watched her beautiful wide eyes, pride filling his own. The Skean Dhu was very very old, it had passed down through his family for generations, the eldest lad handing it to his lass for protection. He had decided that since he had gotten her into this mess, he would protect her at all costs, and a shieldmaidan's dagger would keep her safe.) 'tis an old gaelic prayer for protection, not easily translated. (He smiled a little, setting his other boot on the floor by the bed and leaning back again, looking at her as he crossed his ankles and then his hands over his stomach.) Angel's wings aught lead you home. (He shrugged a little.) (NT) -- Jackson, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 6:47pm PST

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• She bit her lip lightly, looking down at it before she looked up to him, a slight glint of fear in the corner of her eyes. "Do you really think I'll have to use this?" She questioned softly, drawing one leg to rest under her body, her eyes dropping down onto the dagger again. It was beautiful but so deadly..kinda like the man stretched out like a lethargic cat above her. She felt safe in his presence, felt calm but still there was the underlying threat of danger that seemed to hang in the air all around them. (NT) -- Jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 6:50pm PST

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• (He handed her the leg scabbard that he had had the dagger in and sighed.) I will give my life before ye'll have need of it. (His eyes were on hers, he had seen the fear and he hated the man who had put that there, had made her think she would need the dagger.) Knowin' ye have it 'ill make me feel better. (He smiled just a little, a slight shift at the corner of tight lips, and the reassurance didn't reach his eyes. He let a silence pregnant with unspoken thoughts pass between them for a moment, that muscle working in his jaw as he fought the urge to walk outside and scream out for O'Grady to show his bluidy cowards face. With a sigh, he reached up and rubbed the back of his neck, gaze swinging to the wall again.) If ye have to use it, twill mean I failed ye, lass. (NT) -- Jackson, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 6:57pm PST

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• She wanted to soothe him somehow but she didn't know what to do to make him feel better. Biting her lip, she stood up, heading towards the window to glance out the curtain before she drew them shut and went to the door to make sure it was properly locked and then closed up the chain. "No one can get in here from the window, to high up and no fire escape or anything." She stated softly, sitting down on the bed to gaze at him again. "And it would be kinda noisy to get into that door.." She continued, her voice soft and soothing, a soft drawl added to the words. "So why don't you go on and get a bit of sleep?" (NT) -- Jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 7:01pm PST

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• (He watched her move around the room before he nodded and rose to his feet. He tugged the blankets down on the bed and then reached a hand up behind his head to fist in his shirt, tugging it up over his head and then dropping it over his boots. A long scar ran from just above his left jeans pocket upwards in a foot long stretch of diagonal raised lighter skin. He laid down then, flat on his back, eyeing the cieling in a brooding sort of manner. He took a deep breath, letting out his stress as his chest fell again.) Tha' daggar stays with you, even when ye sleep, lass. (He said in a tone that was commanding. He wouldn't be able to close his eyes unless he knew she was protected.) (NT) -- Jackson, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 7:19pm PST

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• Her eyes were drawn to his chest when he stripped a soft breath getting caught in her throat before she quickly looked away and cleared her throat. Gathering her senses back together, she picked up the dagger and placed it next to her, settling in the chair across the room. SHe wasn't all about just climbing into bed with a man, she wasn't that kind of girl. She had never even taken a nap with Ricky, much to his chagrin. She just wasn't comfortable with things like that and if she had climbed into bed with Ricky, her face had been bright red when she did so and she had gotten out of the bed as soon as possible. (NT) -- Jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 7:26pm PST

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• (He knew she had taken a seat in that chair, he could see her out of the corner of his eyes as he glared at the cieling.) Ye can get some sleep to, lass.. (He said after a moment, his voice deeper as he fought sleep.) Am too tired to be a nuisance. (He did smirk then, gaze shifting to look at her even though his head didn't move.) Naught will be done to ya, that ya doona wish done. (He said as he raised his eyes to the cieling again, that muscle working in his jaw again. And he really did mean it, he might bed a lot of women, but he never took what wasn't offered freely and he never forced an unwilling woman to come around to the idea.) (NT) -- Jackson, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 7:33pm PST

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• "I am ok here..." She murmured, her quiet innocence shown through that tone of voice that was slightly unsure and a little bashful. "I am not really that tired, might watch some tv or somethin'." She stated softly, biting her lip as she looked towards the blank tv as she waited for something to happen, for him to fall asleep or for someone to break in or something. It just felt like something big was about to happen and she couldn't figure out what it was but she wanted to be ready for it when it came. (NT) -- Jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 7:43pm PST

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• Jai-lass.. (He said in an almost scolding tone.) Ye know I won't be able te sleep with ye sittin' there. (He turned his head then, looking over at her.) 'tis big enough te share. (He arched his brows a little.) I ken sleep on the floor if yer not okay with it. (NT) -- Jackson, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 7:46pm PST

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• She let out a slow breath, having hoped he would just let it go and let her find some sleep in the arms of the chair around her. Instead, she was now expected to go join him or make him sleep on the floor. "You'll be sore if you sleep on the floor.." She murmured softly, shifting a little to stand up. She shrugged out of her jacket, setting it on the chair where she was sitting before she padded over to the bed. Biting her lip, she slipped the dagger beneath the pillow and then crawled under the covers since he was laying on top of them. A soft breath escaped her lips - even though they weren't touching it certainly felt like they were. "..What are you going to do while I go to work tomorrow?" She questioned softly, trying to take a moment to not focus on him being so close... (NT) -- Jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 7:54pm PST

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• (He was quiet for a moment, deciding what he would do while she was at work. He knew that he had to let her get her things in order or they would have no chance of evading the police or the suspisions of those in her life.. but he didn't want to leave her side either. He supposed he could go to his mother for help, Jasey was an ex agent for the government and would have the information she needed..) I guess I'll bluidy-well have ta speak to my maman. (He said, using the old celtic word for his mother, sighing deeply. The woman who had deserted him as a young bairn so she could go live her damned life.) Och. I really doona want ta see her. (He made that typical scottish sound of annoyance, closing his eyes finally.) She'll be able te get more information on O'Grady. (NT) -- Jackso, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 8:00pm PST

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• She nodded a little bit, hiding a yawn. She really hadn't thought she was that tired but she was pretty much almost asleep at the moment. "Your mom live 'round here?" She questioned, her voice quiet and laced with sleep. She was slowly relaxing into the bed and a soft yawn escaped her lips once again as she cuddled into the pillow a little it better. Tomorrow was going to be a busy day and there was no sense in worrying about now because that would just make her more tired and not as able to deal quite as well with whatever came up the next day. (NT) -- Jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 8:04pm PST

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• (He nodded to himself and used his left foot to rub at an itch on his calf.) Aye. Used ta work for the government. (He sighed, his voice was trailing a bit, he was actually finding himself relaxing.. or maybe it was just that he hadnt slept soundly since she hda left his apartment so he was damn near dead with exhaustion.) I need ta put the sale out for my apartment too. (He commented before he slipped a hand under his head and sighed again.) (NT) -- Jackson, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 8:10pm PST

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• She nodded a little at that before she yawned and shifted to fluff the pillow just a touch. Seeing that he had no covers on whatesover, she leaned up and grabbed the throw lanket, spreading it over him before she laid back down on her side and promptly fell into a light quiet sleep. It was probably one of the last nights of resful sleep she would get in awhile and she intended on taking full advantage it. (NT) -- Jailynn, Fri, Dec 23 2005, 8:13pm PST