NationStates Jolt Archive

*catches a glimpse of someone in pirate garb leaving as he walks in*

looks like LP might have a new friend.

Squorn, long time no see. How have you been?

Hello Raven, how are you doing miss? I remember you somewhat. Always a charming girl.

Can I get you anything?

*Runs his fingers through his hair, smiles at her charmingly.*
*waves to orchid*
I think that I may have forgoten your name. Iam fine with my smoothy but thank you for asking.

I'm Cuneo, sometimes they call me CI.

Perhaps you'd like to sit on the couch with me, or take a night walk on the beach and get to know each other.

Not to positively prejudge, but you seem wonderful.

Squorn, long time no see. How have you been?


I've been okay, nothing too special, but nothing too bad either, you know?

how've you been, I haven't seen you in ages?

*wave to Raven*

well its nice to meet you again, she said. * she thinks for a moment and finishes her smoothy*
* waves to Squron*
how have you been?

Oh I've been alright.

OOC: Got dumped, kicked out, disparaged viciously.

IC:

So Raven, how about that walk that Orchid couldn't go on?

well its nice to meet you again, she said. * she thinks for a moment and finishes her smoothy*
* waves to Squron*
how have you been?

doin okay, taking things day to day and surviving until the holidays.

doin okay, taking things day to day and surviving until the holidays.
I know how you feel, as much fun as the holidays are they are almost just as much of a pain. o that reminds me we should deccorate the club!
* she turns back to CI*
I could be up for a walk

Alright then, it's a deal.

*Opens the door for Raven.*

Ladies first.

*Smiles at her.*

You're looking good tonight, if I may say so.

Jace wakes drowsily, rubbing his eyes as he lets out a big yawn... he looks at his wrist, only to remember that he sold it for some food. He wonders where he is, but all he can remember of the previous day is alot of beer and a girl. He looks round to see the girl has left. 'See you in 9 months then' he mutters to himself. He rolls out of bed and stretches his back, glimpsing himself in the mirror. There's something taped to his chest! He looks down and takes off the piece of paper, and a few of his chest hairs with it.

"waste of time... too much beer, not enough stamina" it reads.

He screws the paper up and makes a mental note to himself 'Destroy evidence'.

He puts on some shorts that are screwed up and creased from the bottom of his pack and a tank top, slipping the dog tags underneath it.

Suddenly a horrific thought hits him, and he jumps to check his sketchbook hasn't been removed, destroyed or defaced, but to his relief, it was where he put it, or at least he assumes it is...


Blurry eyed, he wanders into the bar, where he sees new faces, and one that kind of looks familiar, although he can't be sure.

"Evenin' all"

*walks in smoking a cig.*
wassup everybody
*sits himself at the bar*

* Raven returns her glass to the kitchen ans then heads out the door she looks up at the moon*
its almost full, she says her violet eyes reflecting the light

*Walks onto the sand off the deck and looks into Raven's eyes.*

You have beautiful eyes Raven.

*Smiles at her and stretches out his hand for her to hold if she desires.*

*walks in smoking a cig.*
wassup everybody
*sits himself at the bar*

Hey Rambo, what's up man?

*nods at rambo*

*Wonders if that was the right move.*

*Looks out to the horizon.*

*Walks onto the sand off the deck and looks into Raven's eyes.*

You have beautiful eyes Raven.

*Smiles at her and stretches out his hand for her to hold if she desires.*

thank you
* she smiles back but does not take his hand*
should we go left or right?

Well would you like to see my house, or a load of endless beach with no frontage property?

What is with this weather around here? Still hot at night.

*Takes off his shirt revealing a six pack, and defined muscles.*

So which do you choose?

Well would you like to see my house, or a load of endless beach with no frontage property?

What is with this weather around here? Still hot at night.

*Takes off his shirt revealing a six pack, and defined muscles.*

So which do you choose?

endless beach sounds good to me
* she laughed*
welcome to the beach, its always hot here

Finding an unoccupied cabana had not been difficult, and she was certainly not choosy. The farther from the rest of the group, the better. There had been an oil lamp half filled on a desk inside the door. She lit it with a bit of flint and turned the light down so as not to attract unwanted attention from the glow in the window. She tossed the sack of provisions onto the bed and withdrew the pistol, laying it gently on the desktop within easy reach. Her sea coat had begun to dry finally, and she let it hang from a hook on the backside of the door. Carefully tucked into an interior pocket was a watertight oilskin bag. And within that, a waxed roll of parchment. Unrolling the document carefully, she held one end down with the pistol and studied the words there by the flickering light of the lamp.

Hey Rambo, what's up man?

(ooc)srry comp mesed up
(ic)sup sqourn
not much, just livin life, you
*returns the nod to notmo*

Endless beach, sounds good to me. You're playing hard to get, aren't you. DIdn't want to be impressed by my house.

*Laughs jokingly.*

I like that.

Endless beach, sounds good to me. You're playing hard to get, aren't you. DIdn't want to be impressed by my house.

*Laughs jokingly.*

I like that.

Raven grinned
your quick, iam sure that you do have a nice house but i have been stuck in side all day so being out side sounds good.

I don't want to see my house either. Being wealthy gets insipid.

I like nature better.

*Looks at Raven again and feels his heart start to beat faster. Kinda freaks out, not visibly though.*

I don't want to see my house either. Being wealthy gets insipid.

I like nature better.

*Looks at Raven again and feels his heart start to beat faster. Kinda freaks out, not visibly though.*

I agree with you about being wealthy, its one of the reasons that I came to the club.
* she turns right and starts to walk down the empty beach*

So then you have a wealthy upbringing? Or you made it yourself?

I grew up in the streets, managed to get into a school. Ended up coming to America to attend college.

Seven simple lines were inscribed in death-black ink. And the spidery yet graceful handwriting seems to lend power to the words it outlined. She stared long and hard at the parchment, certain that this time she'd found what she was looking for.

In Paradise she's hid and lain...

Orchid had called this place 'Paradise Beach.' Certainly it was no coincidence. She glanced over the six remaining lines before re-rolling the parchment and storing it safely. She'd read the set of clues so many times it was committed to memory, but somehow seeing it written was different. She must be careful whom she chose to let in on this. It was unthinkable to undertake the mission on her own, especially now with no crew, her own ship shot out from beneath her. Yes, this would take diplomacy and a keen eye for character.

*Continues walking down the beach.*

*Wonders about the awkward silence.*

*with a groan, Ju wakes up and rolls out of bed... looking in the mirror, he does a double take as he realizes what he's wearing... slacks, white long sleave shirt (top 4 buttons missing.) leather vest, a tied bandana for a cap and boots.*

ok Anna, is this revenge or something?

actually, it doesn't look half bad... kinda Piratey...:p

*With a grin, Ju wanders down to the club.*

*sits at the bar drawing a bottle of whiskey from underneath the bar*
ahh whiskey......it does the body good

*sits at the bar drawing a bottle of whiskey from underneath the bar*
ahh whiskey......it does the body good
*Ju enters and wanders to the bar. Looks at the Drawing of the Bottle Of Whiskey*
Nice Pic RA didn't know you were an Artist... :D

Leaving her coat in the cabana, she wandered back towards the bar for a nightcap. One became accustomed to certain traditions over time, and floating in the sea for days on end waiting to die did little to kill the habit. Now she wanted a drink more than ever. Shaking what she hoped was the last of the sand from her hair, she re-tucked the pistol into the front of her belt, lowered the lamp, and set out quietly over the sand. The parchment remained on her person instead of its usual resting place in the hidden inner pocket of the sea coat.

*Continues walking down the beach.*

*Wonders about the awkward silence.*

* she shakes her head comming back to reality*
sorry about that, i got lost in thought i guess. I grew up in a wealthy family, but my parents became.... what you might call controling so i left.

*with a groan, Ju wakes up and rolls out of bed... looking in the mirror, he does a double take as he realizes what he's wearing... slacks, white long sleave shirt (top 4 buttons missing.) leather vest, a tied bandana for a cap and boots.*

ok Anna, is this revenge or something?

actually, it doesn't look half bad... kinda Piratey...:p

*With a grin, Ju wanders down to the club.*

hey jun wanna.....
*looks at what he's wearing and blinks a couples times*
you look like you could use a shot.......
*pours him some whiskey*

hey jun wanna.....
*looks at what he's wearing and blinks a couples times*
you look like you could use a shot.......
*pours him some whiskey*
:D
*laughs at Rambo's reaction.*
Don't ask... For you will most likely not like the answer...

and sure, why not.

*takes the shot and downs it in one gulp.*

Leaving her coat in the cabana, she wandered back towards the bar for a nightcap. One became accustomed to certain traditions over time, and floating in the sea for days on end waiting to die did little to kill the habit. Now she wanted a drink more than ever. Shaking what she hoped was the last of the sand from her hair, she re-tucked the pistol into the front of her belt, lowered the lamp, and set out quietly over the sand. The parchment remained on her person instead of its usual resting place in the hidden inner pocket of the sea coat. *turns to the woman who just entered and performs a grand sweeping bow.*

Greetings fair maiden, Might I have the Honor and Pleasure of knowing your name?

:D
*laughs at Rambo's reaction.*
Don't ask... For you will most likely not like the answer...

and sure, why not.

*takes the shot and downs it in one gulp.*

nice one
*downs one right after him and pours another two*

*turns to the woman who just entered and performs a grand sweeping bow.*

Greetings fair maiden, Might I have the Honor and Pleasure of knowing your name?
She laughed derisively, but only for a moment and focused a keen gaze on one so bold.

"Fair maiden? My lad, you do presume much. The knowledge of my name is hardly an honor, and to many even less of a pleasure. But I leave you, good sir, to bring your own conclusions. I am called Jayne. Jayne Rackham. And yourself, then?"

I liked wealth until I had it for a while, then it got old.

Oh well, if you ever need a monetary favor I'm here.

I like you. In fact, if you need any kind of favor, I'm here babe.

*Smiles, tries the hand thing once more.*

*raises his second glass of whiskey for a salute.*
She laughed derisively, but only for a moment and focused a keen gaze on one so bold.

"Fair maiden? My lad, you do presume much. The knowledge of my name is hardly an honor, and to many even less of a pleasure. But I leave you, good sir, to bring your own conclusions. I am called Jayne. Jayne Rackham. And yourself, then?"ah, but to know people, make friends and aquaintences in such a short life is both Honor and pleasure.

As for me, you may, as others do, call me Ju. Once the barman here at this club, now... we'll see.

Perhaps a drink then?

*with a flourished waive, Ju produces another glass, seemingly out of thin air, and motions to Rambo to have it filled.*

*raises his second glass of whiskey for a salute.*
ah, but to know people, make friends and aquaintences in such a short life is both Honor and pleasure.

As for me, you may, as others do, call me Ju. Once the barman here at this club, now... we'll see.

Perhaps a drink then?

*with a flourished waive, Ju produces another glass, seemingly out of thin air, and motions to Rambo to have it filled.*
"Then it is a pleasure indeed, sir. As for the drink.. well, I can hardly refuse, now can I?"

She smiled in a sly way, but seemed to mean nothing by it. Her strength had been slowly returning since that afternoon, and now she carried herself with her usual sense of command. Stepping forward, she approached the two gentlemen with her left hand resting casually on the hilt of a cutlass.

*raises his second glass of whiskey for a salute.*
ah, but to know people, make friends and aquaintences in such a short life is both Honor and pleasure.

As for me, you may, as others do, call me Ju. Once the barman here at this club, now... we'll see.

Perhaps a drink then?

*with a flourished waive, Ju produces another glass, seemingly out of thin air, and motions to Rambo to have it filled.*

*flls th third glass and rises his*
i guess i'm playing bartender tonight

Well, I've been away from this place far too long.

Hey Rambo... anything interesting happen while I was gone?

And what brings you here Jayne?

Well, I've been away from this place far too long.

Hey Rambo... anything interesting happen while I was gone?

And what brings you here Jayne?

since i've been here,no
i wish something would though, im itchin for some action
*downs the glass*
by the way you may call me rambo

Well, I've been away from this place far too long.

Hey Rambo... anything interesting happen while I was gone?

And what brings you here Jayne?
"You could say I drifted in on the tide... Two of your patrons were kind enough to pull me from the sea."

She took her glass and raised it to the men before slamming it back expertly. With a bit of a devious grin, she set the glass upsidown on the counter.

since i've been here,no
i wish something would though, im itchin for some action
*downs the glass*
by the way you may call me rambo
"A pleasure, Sir."

She nodded cordially, but did not offer her hand. At his first comment, however, she cocked a brow slightly. Had to test the waters sooner or later, but she decided to let it linger a bit. See were they stood.

since i've been here,no
i wish something would though, im itchin for some action
*downs the glass*
by the way you may call me rambo
How are things between you and... *ahem*


"You could say I drifted in on the tide... Two of your patrons were kind enough to pull me from the sea."

She took her glass and raised it to the men before slamming it back expertly. With a bit of a devious grin, she set the glass upsidown on the counter.shipwreak?

OOC: The glass 'feels' different from other glasses you used.

shipwreak?

OOC: The glass 'feels' different from other glasses you used.
OOC: Gotcha. Would it bother you terribly if I didn't go back and edit just now?

IC:
"Yes, actually. Although it wasn't so much of a wreck as an intentional sinking. I must have drifted for days out there."

I liked wealth until I had it for a while, then it got old.

Oh well, if you ever need a monetary favor I'm here.

I like you. In fact, if you need any kind of favor, I'm here babe.

*Smiles, tries the hand thing once more.*

thank you for your offer
* she smiles but seems a bit uneasy*
what was your life on the strets like?

How are things between you and... *ahem*

all right why?
your pretty good at multi tasking if youcan hold up two convos like this

OOC: Gotcha. Would it bother you terribly if I didn't go back and edit just now?OOC: no worries, just something you would've noticed. whether or not you follow up on it is up to you. I give these kinda clues to all new people I meet. since there are... quirks to my character.

IC:
"Yes, actually. Although it wasn't so much of a wreck as an intentional sinking. I must have drifted for days out there."
glad to see that you fared well. I do grieve for the lost of your ship tho.

all right why?
your pretty good at multi tasking if youcan hold up two convos like this
Survival Skills of a bartender. "Hold multiple conversations at the same time while taking orders as well as serving drinks." and to do it with a flow that makes each person seem like they are holding your complete attention.

*Slides a glass of Rum to Jayne*

glad to see that you fared well. I do grieve for the lost of your ship tho.
"Aye, she was a tough old thing. But I don't think it's going to be a problem much longer.."

Her eyes glittered cunningly, but she said nothing more. Instead, she straightened and turned a critical eye on Ju's garb, and caught the glass gratefully. She fingered the clear thing a moment, as if something were not quite right, but dismissed the thought for the time being.

thank you for your offer
* she smiles but seems a bit uneasy*
what was your life on the strets like?

Well like you're not comfortable holding my hand yet, I don't know if I'm comfortable telling you what happened on the streets.

You might not like to hear it yet .

Well like you're not comfortable holding my hand yet, I don't know if I'm comfortable telling you what happened on the streets.

You might not like to hear it yet .
* she laughes and smiles*
its nothing do with you, its just old memories that refuse to die.
but I understand if you with to keep your past to your self.

*takes out his glock 18c from his back, drops the clip and empties the chaber before dissasembling it*

*takes out his glock 18c from his back, drops the clip and empties the chaber before dissasembling it* ;) @ Jayne

Just don't get Gun Oil Stains on the bar, ok?

;) @ Jayne

Just don't get Gun Oil Stains on the bar, ok?

*puts a towel down at his request and continues cleaning the components*

With an invisible shrug, she focused on her drink. The rum tasted sweet, and did well to alleviate a specific longing. She made a mental note to add that to the supply inventory when she got a chance. Pulling out a stool, she took a seat at the bar and set her own single-shot pistol before her, with the slightest smug side-glance to Rambo.

With an invisible shrug, she focused on her drink. The rum tasted sweet, and did well to alleviate a specific longing. She made a mental note to add that to the supply inventory when she got a chance. Pulling out a stool, she took a seat at the bar and set her own single-shot pistol before her, with the slightest smug side-glance to Rambo.

*glances at the single shot pistol*
nice side arm what's your primary arm?

*looks between Jayne and Rambo*

I suddenly feel woefully underdressed for this party...

*grins and hops over the bar to stand behind the counter.*


Ahhhh... much better.

*glances at the single shot pistol*
nice side arm what's your primary arm?
Smirking despite herself, she withdrew the cutlass and lay it before the pistol.

Smirking despite herself, she withdrew the cutlass and lay it before the pistol.

a sword......suprising
your a real pirate then
*assembles the gun quickly, puts in the clip and cocks it*
i'll stick with these
*lays it down at the end of the sword*

a sword......suprising
your a real pirate then
*assembles the gun quickly, puts in the clip and cocks it*
i'll stick with these
*lays it down at the end of the sword*
She tensed and feigned a bit of shock.

"A pirate! How dare you impune my honor, Sir. Pirates are theives and scoundrals."

She tensed and feigned a bit of shock.

"A pirate! How dare you impune my honor, Sir. Pirates are theives and scoundrals."
Privateer then?

She tensed and feigned a bit of shock.

"A pirate! How dare you impune my honor, Sir. Pirates are theives and scoundrals."

not all of them are, some of them didn't steal and all that

Privateer then?
She grinned impishly and sheathed the blade.

"No. I'm a theif and a scoundral. As was my father and mother before me."

She grinned impishly and sheathed the blade.

"No. I'm a theif and a scoundral. As was my father and mother before me."

well then i was right, as long as you don't try and hurt me or my family, or mess up my cars we're fine

She grinned impishly and sheathed the blade.

"No. I'm a theif and a scoundral. As was my father and mother before me."
*smiles at her answer*

Then from one Theif and Scoundral, to another...

*Refills glass, and looks at her questioning gaze...*

Gypsy, adopted actually, but Gypsy non-the-less.

*smiles at her answer*

Then from one Theif and Scoundral, to another...

*Refills glass, and looks at her questioning gaze...*

Gypsy, adopted actually, but Gypsy non-the-less.
"Ah, well then, we do have something in common. I'll toast to that, Sir!"

She raised her glass jovially and downed the amber liquid with gusto.

*Raven wonders in from the beach and plops down in a seat at the bar*
evening all
*she sees the two guns and cutlas laying out on the bar and rases an eye brow*
comparing arms are we?

*Raven wonders in from the beach and plops down in a seat at the bar*
evening all
*she sees the two guns and cutlas laying out on the bar and rases an eye brow*
comparing arms are we?Hey Raven... Long time no see...

*sigh*

ok, are we laying it all out on the table then?

*puts his gun away and yawns*
ight yall it's about time for me to go
night all
*gets up and walks out*

*puts his gun away and yawns*
ight yall it's about time for me to go
night all
*gets up and walks out*Night Rambo... Give Meg and the Rugrat a kiss for me.

Hey Raven... Long time no see...

*sigh*

ok, are we laying it all out on the table then?

same to you Ju
*waves to Rambo as he walks out*

She eyed the woman casually and slid the empty glass back to Ju as Rambo left.

"Might be easier if we just traded," she prompted, nodded at the bottle of rum.

She eyed the woman casually and slid the empty glass back to Ju as Rambo left.

"Might be easier if we just traded," she prompted, nodded at the bottle of rum.
*Slides the unopened, seal-still-intact bottle to Jayne*

*Raven held out her hand to the other woman*
My name is Raven i dont believe that we have meet before

*Slides the unopened, seal-still-intact bottle to Jayne*
"There's a good lad.."

She opened the bottle, and on second thought, retrieved the glass. Filling it appropriately, she left the glass on the bar and drank from the bottle.

*Raven held out her hand to the other woman*
My name is Raven i dont believe that we have meet before
She hated shaking hands. Her own were slightly rough from work, and something about the motion always moved the cuff of her sleeve enough to expose the corner of a tattoo on her right wrist. But to refuse would be impolite, so she set down her bottle, accepted the proffered hand, and shook genially.

"I'm Jayne Rackham."

nice to meet you,
* Raven turned to Ju*
could I get a glass of lemonade?

Quietly, she downed a bit more of the rum, savoring the pleasant burn of the liquid.

"So what's your story, love? How'd you come to end up here?"

nice to meet you,
* Raven turned to Ju*
could I get a glass of lemonade?
sure.

*pulls a glass of iced Lemonade from behind the bar.*

Anything interesting happen while I was gone?

Anything interesting happen while I was gone?
"Nothing in particular.."

Quietly, she downed a bit more of the rum, savoring the pleasant burn of the liquid.

"So what's your story, love? How'd you come to end up here?"

*Raven grinned*
Its a long story but the jist of it is my parents tryed to marry me off to a man older than my dad so I ran away.
* takes a sip of the lemonad and turns to Ju*
thank you sir... about your question.
not really, hardly anyone is here anymore so the club has been really empty

*Raven grinned*
Its a long story but the jist of it is my parents tryed to marry me off to a man older than my dad so I ran away.
* takes a sip of the lemonad and turns to Ju*
thank you sir... about your question.
not really, hardly anyone is here anymore so the club has been really empty
"How dreadful. I never did unerstand that whole arranged marriage thing."

More rum. It passed the time and slaked her thirst if nothing else.

"Nothing in particular.."
save them fishing you out of the surf... ;)

*turns to Raven*

"Sir"???

thanks, for making ME feel Old. :p

save them fishing you out of the surf... ;)
Smiles.

"That was hardly interesting, mate."

*wanders along the beach and into the club*

hello there everyone.

*Tull got up from his seat in the shadows, dragged himself over to the bar and helpped himself to a pint or three of Guinness*

*wanders along the beach and into the club*

hello there everyone.

*nods*

Hello

damn its been a while

save them fishing you out of the surf... ;)

*turns to Raven*

"Sir"???

thanks, for making ME feel Old. :p
* Grins at Ju*
any time
* she turns back to Jayne*
dreadful might be puting it mildly

*nods*

Hello

damn its been a while

welcome back.

welcome back.

Thanks, I've missed this place.

too bad I lost my country too

Seems like nothing has changed.

* Grins at Ju*
any time
* she turns back to Jayne*
dreadful might be puting it mildly
She nods in understanding and sets the bottle on the bar beside her flint-lock.

"Well now, this place seems to be livening up a bit.."

*Finishes off his drinks and heads out into the night*

You all have a good night and beware tall athletic blonde women

She nods in understanding and sets the bottle on the bar beside her flint-lock.

"Well now, this place seems to be livening up a bit.."
and wouldn't you know it... I gotta go.

well, Open bar now. Nice meeting you Jayne, Raven...

*ju saunters out and back to his cabana.*

*waves to Tullamore*

*goes to sit at the bar*

so what's happening tonight?

and wouldn't you know it... I gotta go.

well, Open bar now. Nice meeting you Jayne, Raven...

*ju saunters out and back to his cabana.*
"Gypsy. If you're up for a little monetary excitement... Look up this scoundral. I have something which might interest you."

Her expression became suddenly serious, with just enough mirth to keep from betraying her meaning to the casual observer.

* waves to Ju*
night
* turns to Squorn*
not to much

* waves to Ju*
night
* turns to Squorn*
not to much

business as usual then i guess. :rolleyes:

With a sigh, she finished the glass she had poured earlier, leaving the bottle a little under half full and stoppered on the counter. Standing, she adjusted the cutlass habitually, and shoved the pistol under her belt again.

"I suppose that's my cue as well, then. I bid you all Good Eve."

But before she turned from the bar, she fished a coin from the same pouch which held her extra shot and powder. It was nearly empty tonight. She made direct eye contact with Raven.

"See that the gypsy gets this, would you?"

She presented the coin, then set it beside the bottle of rum. It was Spanish gold. Then, she turned to leave.

With a sigh, she finished the glass she had poured earlier, leaving the bottle a little under half full and stoppered on the counter. Standing, she adjusted the cutlass habitually, and shoved the pistol under her belt again.

"I suppose that's my cue as well, then. I bid you all Good Eve."

But before she turned from the bar, she fished a coin from the same pouch which held her extra shot and powder. It was nearly empty tonight. She made direct eye contact with Raven.

"See that the gypsy gets this, would you?"

She presented the coin, then set it beside the bottle of rum. It was Spanish gold. Then, she turned to leave.
*Raven glaced at the gold coin laying on the bar*
yes i will make sure that he gets it

*Raven glaced at the gold coin laying on the bar*
yes i will make sure that he gets it
"My thanks."

Steadying the blade, she left the bar and crossed the soft sand to her comandeered cabana. Sleep would come easy tonight, and tomorrow should prove interesting.

well i need to call it a night,
* Raven said as she tryed to stifle a yawn*
i will see you all later
* she turnd and headed up the stairs at the back of the bar to her room and was asleep almost instanty*

and then there was one

:(

oh well, sleeping time for me

A storm had blown in overnight and the surf boomed as the first streaks of dawn heralded the coming day. Drowsily, Will Ferrell listened to the roar and drifted into dark memories of terrible times; heart-breaking losses; and hard, no-win, decisions. Jagged, distorted images flashed and flickered across his conciousness. A particularly disturbing shard shocked him awake.

"Oh my God." he muttered.

Shaken by rememberances of things past, he forced himself into the present by performing the morning routine. Showering, dressing, and walking down to the club becalmed his nerves and he even smiled when he entered the place and saw that it had been a busy night. The cabanas were probably full he mused.

He started the coffee and started assembling his breakfest. Where were the potatos? Just yesterday there was a whole sack. Some people....

Wonder how the castaway is doing. It was rude of me to dash off just as she was coming to; but, there was no helping it.

Will looked around the bar for any more drawings from the mystery woman or Jace, but didn't find any...

A storm had blown in overnight and the surf boomed as the first streaks of dawn heralded the coming day. Drowsily, Will Ferrell listened to the roar and drifted into dark memories of terrible times; heart-breaking losses; and hard, no-win, decisions. Jagged, distorted images flashed and flickered across his conciousness. A particularly disturbing shard shocked him awake.

"Oh my God." he muttered.

Shaken by rememberances of things past, he forced himself into the present by performing the morning routine. Showering, dressing, and walking down to the club becalmed his nerves and he even smiled when he entered the place and saw that it had been a busy night. The cabanas were probably full he mused.

He started the coffee and started assembling his breakfest. Where were the potatos? Just yesterday there was a whole sack. Some people....

Wonder how the castaway is doing. It was rude of me to dash off just as she was coming to; but, there was no helping it.

Will looked around the bar for any more drawings from the mystery woman or Jace, but didn't find any...


The rain beat heavy on the windows. The club shook as violent gusts hammered against the building.

"Not fit for man nor beast, Won't be much of a crowd today."

Today was going to be different thought Jace, as he ran along the coastline. Wearing sweatpants and a hoody, he still felt the harsh cold of the coastal wind blowing in from the sea. A good run was always the best thing to wake him up aftera long nights sleep. He felt much better for having a roof over his head, and a place to get hot food... with the added bonus that - for now - it was free.

He came to a stop outside the cabana he occupied and opened the door. He grabbed the sketches he had made the previous night and stuffed them into his pack. He threw a different shirt on, but kept the trackpants. He'd also had a shave and now he looked a lot less ruggid and a little more handsome than he had.

Being in the bar last night had made him slighty cautious but moreso anxious. There had been guns and knives all over the place. Jace emptied his pack onto the cot he was sleeping on. From the very bottom came an old piece of material, soaked with oil and grease, bound together with a piece of paracord. He undid the cord and carefully unwrapped what was inside. Once revealed, he laid the cloth down on the bedside table and inspected its contents. Before him lay all of his valued possessions. Passports. His and two others. His guns, a black 9mm Browning, a silver Walther PPK. Both of these were stripped down but he assembled them with ease. Also in here was a rifle, although it had been been slightly customised. It had been a standard Remington .223 pump rifle. It had had it's stock modified to hold a hell of a lot more ammo. There was a HK53 as well, but after a previous encounter, he had no ammo left for that one... He picked up the Zippo and the knife from the items left in the cloth, putting the knife in his trainer and the zippo in his pocket. He re-wrapped the cloth after taking a few of his remaining dollars and stowed it under his cot. He put the two pistols into the pack alongside the crumpled drawings and left.

As he walked in to the bar, he smiled, picturing what it would look like once he'd finished.m

*Orchid woke with a start.

The sound of the wind howling around the cliffs outside reminded her of the time when they had had to take refuge in the caves.

She showered and dressed, and as she did so she remembered the woman who had come from the sea the night before.

Jayne Rackham.....Daughter of Jack.

That name still rang bell in her head as she wandered over towards the club to see whether Will was there and cooking anything.

As she walked through the door, the only person around was a strange man.*

Oh hi........no Will here?

Will donned his raingear and remembered the old adage, There isn't bad weather, only bad clothing...

downing a quick shot of Old Grandad, he took one last look around the club and plunged out into the maelstrum.....

'fraid not... anythin i can do to help ya?

'fraid not... anythin i can do to help ya?

Ummmm.....No thanks....I'll just go and cook myself a bacon sandwich!

Can I do one for you stranger?

I'm Orchid by the way.

*Extends a hand towards the man.*

Ive already eaten thanks...

my name's Jace, I'm new round here...

*shakes the outstreched hand*

Ive already eaten thanks...

my name's Jace, I'm new round here...

*shakes the outstreched hand*
So hello then Jace....

I'm just part of the furniture here.......been here it seems forever!

I'll be back in a few ticks.........

*Goes through to the kitchen and takes a few rashers of bacon from the fridge, and while they are sizzling in the frying pan she gets a couple of slices of bread.

She pours a steaming mug of coffee and the places the cooked meat between the slices of bread.

Munching on her sandwich she re-enters the bar and sits down.*

So Jace......what brings you to our little part of the world?

Well it's kinda complicated I guess... I haven't really come from anywhere, I've just been wandering from place to place for a few years now. I love to draw, so that's mainly what i've been doing. I do odd jobs and things like that to earn money for food, and when i can't afford, I steal or hunt.

I was in the Army, but erm, things didn't work out...

Well it's kinda complicated I guess... I haven't really come from anywhere, I've just been wandering from place to place for a few years now. I love to draw, so that's mainly what i've been doing. I do odd jobs and things like that to earn money for food, and when i can't afford, I steal or hunt.

I was in the Army, but erm, things didn't work out...
Ah...say no more!

This place is always a refuge for the waifs and strays of the world!

*Takes another bite fom the sandwich and then a mouthful of the strong black coffee.*

Well no need to steal from here....at the moment anyway.....

The stores always seem to fill up as though by magic!

*laughs* i'll take the waifs and strays bit as a compliment!

so, whats your story?

*laughs* i'll take the waifs and strays bit as a compliment!

so, whats your story?
Lord!
Have you got a week?

Seriously, in short....I was brought up somewhere around here....a penthouse etc etc.......then the end of the world came.

Some of us went and sheltered in some deep caves.

I'm not certain what happened then, but the next thing was I know, I was here!

And mostly on my own.

I do a bit of beachcombing, and make things with the stuff I find, and sell them when I can!

It's a good job that the living here is cheap though!

yeh the end of the world kinda sucked... i was overseas, and people started to panic.... not nice when your meant to be a peace keeper...

*he looks uncomfortably at his feet then suddenly get up*

i need a drink...

*goes to bar, grabs a beer and leans against it, staring out the door*

yeh the end of the world kinda sucked... i was overseas, and people started to panic.... not nice when your meant to be a peace keeper...

*he looks uncomfortably at his feet then suddenly get up*

i need a drink...

*goes to bar, grabs a beer and leans against it, staring out the door*
*Having finished her coffee and sandwich, Orchid finds a glass and pours herself a rum which she tops up with coke.*

Enough of the past!

Do you have any plans?

not really... i said i'd give the place a bit of a makeover, but after that...nothing yet. my boats moored just offshore so i guess ill leave when im ready or bored of this place... but judging so far, i dont think that'll be too soon.

Anyway, I got a few dollars left, so I'm gonna head over to town to get some supplies for my boat...just in case...

*Jace downs his beer and bids Orchid farewell, then leaves*


OOC: I gotta be up at 5am, so i'm offski. ciao.

not really... i said i'd give the place a bit of a makeover, but after that...nothing yet. my boats moored just offshore so i guess ill leave when im ready or bored of this place... but judging so far, i dont think that'll be too soon.

Anyway, I got a few dollars left, so I'm gonna head over to town to get some supplies for my boat...just in case...

*Jace downs his beer and bids Orchid farewell, then leaves*


OOC: I gotta be up at 5am, so i'm offski. ciao.
See you then Jace!

OOC
Thats when I'm up too......bye!

*walks in yawning, hair messed up*
hello?

*sits at the bar and gets his normal bottle o whiskey*
oh well

*looks at the empty bottle*
....did i do that?
*falls asleep with a thud on the bar top*

*Pulls up in his Ferrari and walks in.*

Hey folks, is Raven in here by any chance?

She's my new interest. Really cool girl.

*Takes off his coat.*

*Ju wanders in.*

Jayne yawned and sat up, glancing tiredly out the window. Christ, was it still dark? She had expected to sleep for days. Stretching, she pulled on her boots and refastened the scabbard belt around her hips. Perhaps some breakfast was in order then, if sleep would not come. Breathing in the soothing scent of salt air, she crossed the shifting sands to the bar once more.

Jane!

How's it going?

*Gives her a hug.*

*stepping around Jane and Cuneo (sorry, forgot your name :( ) Ju wanders into the Kitchen.*

Morning... Evening... whatever... Y'all.

Jane!

How's it going?

*Gives her a hug.*
Growling, she withdrew the cutlass and thrust it to a healthy distance between them, bringing the point to aim beneath his chin.

"Try that again, sir, and I shall slit you from nose to navel."

Growling, she withdrew the cutlass and thrust it to a healthy distance between them, bringing the point to aim beneath his chin.

"Try that again, sir, and I shall slit you from nose to navel."
[From Behind the Kitchen Door.]
Please don't... Getting blood off of the Carpets is tough... and I think we're out of the industrial strength cleaner...

Sorry, I'm drunk.

*Starts yelling.*

Don't you ever get that knife near me again!

Sorry, I'm drunk.

*Starts yelling.*

Don't you ever get that knife near me again!
She brandished the weapon menacingly, a glittering indignation in her dark eyes.

"Then I advise you to lower your voice."

Don't you dare advise me either.

I'm not intimidated by rambunctious and negatively lesbian type women.

*Stretches out his 6'5'', muscular body and yawns.*

As a matter of fact, I don't think I'm intimidated by anyone.

*Comes out with three plates of Food. places them on the bar and starts eating from one of them... Keeping his eye on the pair... as well as his right hand under the bartop.*

Shakes her head in shocked indignation.

"Your mouth is talking again. You may want to see to that."

*Sits down at a plate of food.*

Thank you very much Junii, is that what you go by?

You might want to do something about that malevolent chick.

*Raven stumbles in to the bar and slams the door dripping water and blood all over the floor*
sorry about the mess Ju
*she runs her hand accross her collar bone and the long gash that is there*
dang it
*she says as she plops down on one of the bar stools and looks at her now blood covered hand*

*Sits down at a plate of food.*

Thank you very much Junii, is that what you go by?

You might want to do something about that malevolent chick.
considering my last girlfriend... I'll probably help her.
...



...


It'll be safer for me.

She sheated the blade as Raven entered the room. For a moment, she had not realized anything was amiss, her focus being elsewhere, but an all-too-familiar metallic scent caught her attention. It was a strange wound given their surroundings, and she doubted any of her crew had drifted in over night. Silently, she studied the gash from where she stood.

Raven! How nice to see you.

*Smiles.*

Sit next to me, if you want.

*Raven stumbles in to the bar and slams the door dripping water and blood all over the floor*
sorry about the mess Ju
*she runs her hand accross her collar bone and the long gash that is there*
dang it
*she says as she plops down on one of the bar stools and looks at her now blood covered hand**Getting some towels and the first aid kit, Ju begins dressing the wound.*

Thought this was over and done with Raven...

*Getting some towels and the first aid kit, Ju begins dressing the wound.*

Thought this was over and done with Raven...
* she sighed*
yah I did to
* after eyeing the cut for a moment she said*
um....can you get me six shot glasses and leave my new beauty mark uncovered for the time being?
* she said the last part with a grin*

Whoa I'm lost, what's over and done with Raven?

I'm certainly not. I like Raven.

* she sighed*
yah I did to
* after eyeing the cut for a moment she said*
um....can you get me six shot glasses and leave my new beauty mark uncovered for the time being?
* she said the last part with a grin*
*Grins back...*

*Ju begins slapping the bar top 6 times with his left hand, each time he raises his palm, an empty shot glass remains. then, he passes his right hand over each glass, leaving each one filled with an amber liquid.*

Whoa I'm lost, what's over and done with Raven?

I'm certainly not. I like Raven.
Then you better start paying attention to your girlfriend... kinda hard to miss the bloody gash on her shoulder.

She narrowed her eyes, watching Ju's performance intently. Aside from a guarded expression, her face betrayed not her thoughts. What sorcery was this? It couldn't be more than Gypsy's tricks. But bloodly useful tricks at that. She filed that bit of info away for later use. The girl it seemed had a history of strange injury. It was a welcome and yet disheartening discovery, if only for the implications it held for her crew. They were still out there, somewhere.

*Grins back...*

*Ju begins slapping the bar top 6 times with his left hand, each time he raises his palm, an empty shot glass remains. then, he passes his right hand over each glass, leaving each one filled with an amber liquid.*
* she grins again and eyes the amber liquid with ammusment*
ah thank you, but i just need the glasses not their contents. liquer and I are still not the best of friends
* Raven turned to CI*
My family is obsessed with trying to get me to come home they dont care if its dead or alive....but this time they are not geting any news,iam afraid that their little helper will not be returning to them.

* she grins again and eyes the amber liquid with ammusment*
ah thank you, but i just need the glasses not their contents. liquer and I are still not the best of friends
* Raven turned to CI*
My family is obsessed with trying to get me to come home they dont care if its dead or alive....but this time they are not geting any news,iam afraid that their little helper will not be returning to them.
whoops, sorry...

*repeats the performance, only this time, he leaves the glasses empty.*

*Turns to Jayne...*

So, you lost your ship huh? Man that's tough.

Say... You wouldn't have heard of a Legless Pirate in your travels?

whoops, sorry...

*repeats the performance, only this time, he leaves the glasses empty.*
* she nods her head in thanks and then takes one of the shot glasses and runs the rim accross the opening of the gash so that the bottom of the glass is covered in a thin layer of blood*
i appoligise if anyone has a thing against blood
* she then repeated what she had done with the first glass with the remaining five. After she was done she held each glass in her hands and when she set it back down the glass was a deep translucent red color*
I think its time for the club to have a newish set of shot glasses for special occations.
* Ravens eyes shown as she looked at the 6 now red shot glasses that sat befor her*

*Turns to Jayne...*

So, you lost your ship huh? Man that's tough.

Say... You wouldn't have heard of a Legless Pirate in your travels?
She nodded her sentiments.

"There are plenty of legless pirates out there, though few keep sailing. Can't say that I've every run across one for any length of time. But I did have to pay out compensations this one time." She smirked and took a more casual stance. "Poor old seadog lost both his legs to a cannon. Miracle he survived, that one. I gave him his gold and left him at a decent port. I'd only just taken him on at Port Royale, too. Waste of commission, that."

She nodded her sentiments.

"There are plenty of legless pirates out there, though few keep sailing. Can't say that I've every run across one for any length of time. But I did have to pay out compensations this one time." She smirked and took a more casual stance. "Poor old seadog lost both his legs to a cannon. Miracle he survived, that one. I gave him his gold and left him at a decent port. I'd only just taken him on at Port Royale, too. Waste of commission, that."
Ahh... no, I have a friend... A Legless Pirate, lost his memory a while back...
was hoping you might have known him.

*Eyes the Glasses that Raven altered.*

Ahh... no, I have a friend... A Legless Pirate, lost his memory a while back...
was hoping you might have known him.

*Eyes the Glasses that Raven altered.*
"To be completely honest, I'd have to see the lad. People come and go, but the faces remain." She pointed to her temple.

She eyed the glasses as well, her expression one of mingled bemusement and disgust. "I think I'll just keep to the regular set, love."

*Picks up the shot glass...*

These are like the other one... the one with the visions?

* Raven looks up*
well suit your selves i guess, the blood is inside the glass so you wont have do worry about that, but there are some other things you might have to wach out for......
* she trailed off as she stacked the glasses in to a pyrmid*

* Raven looks up*
well suit your selves i guess, the blood is inside the glass so you wont have do worry about that, but there are some other things you might have to wach out for......
* she trailed off as she stacked the glasses in to a pyrmid**Ju Watches as she stacks the glasses. After she places the last one on the apex, he pulls out a bundle from his pocket... unwrapping the glass she gave him earlier, he gently balances it on top of the Pyramid.* ;)

*Picks up the shot glass...*

These are like the other one... the one with the visions?
*Raven looked at Ju*
there are three sets, one set for the past, one for what might be the future and the last set i dont know..... some one will have to find out......
* after Ju set his glass on top she picked it up and heald it up to the light*
what did this one show you?

*Raven looked at Ju*
there are three sets, one set for the past, one for what might be the future and the last set i dont know..... some one will have to find out......
* after Ju set his glass on top she picked it up and heald it up to the light*
what did this one show you?
Dunno really...




actually I do... Forgive me if I don't say. :(

While they talked, she circled around behind the bar. With little effort, she located the bottle of rum she had started on the previous evening, and seemed determined to finish where she left off. She sat on some sort of preparation counter, and rested a foot on the bar proper, leaning an elbow on the bent knee for support. Beside the bottle lay the coin she had left behind as well. Lifting it quietly, she examined the glittering yellow between her fingertips.

Dunno really...




actually I do... Forgive me if I don't say. :(
I under stand
* she set the glass back down*
well has anything interesting happend to day?

I under stand
* she set the glass back down*
well has anything interesting happend to day?well, a good friend came in with a bloody huge gash on her shoulder... ;)

OOC: Oops, Time I went. See ya.

well, a good friend came in with a bloody huge gash on her shoulder... ;)

OOC: Oops, Time I went. See ya.
really? i wonder if i know her:D
OOC: ok, laters :)

While they talked, she circled around behind the bar. With little effort, she located the bottle of rum she had started on the previous evening, and seemed determined to finish where she left off. She sat on some sort of preparation counter, and rested a foot on the bar proper, leaning an elbow on the bent knee for support. Beside the bottle lay the coin she had left behind as well. Lifting it quietly, she examined the glittering yellow between her fingertips.
* Raven glanced at the shining gold coin*
how is it that you came across spanish gold, if you dont mind my asking

* Raven glanced at the shining gold coin*
how is it that you came across spanish gold, if you dont mind my asking
"I attacked a merchant ship sailing under false standards. Turned out her hull was loaded with a fair amount of these. But this piece came from my father."

"I attacked a merchant ship sailing under false standards. Turned out her hull was loaded with a fair amount of these. But this piece came from my father."
is he sill alive?
* she asked sill looking at the gold pice*

is he sill alive?
* she asked sill looking at the gold pice*
"No. He was hanged when I was still very young. Far too young to know it."

"No. He was hanged when I was still very young. Far too young to know it."
*Raven looked up*
iam sorry to hear that

*Raven looked up*
iam sorry to hear that
She merely shrugged.

"It's a fate we all resign ourselves to in the end. The trick is outrunning it as long as you can. And making it as difficult on them as you can. So much better the glory."

She merely shrugged.

"It's a fate we all resign ourselves to in the end. The trick is outrunning it as long as you can. And making it as difficult on them as you can. So much better the glory."

I like that, its a good way to look at life and death.it lets you think about the good instead of the bad

"Heh. Well for better or worse, my sense of time is in all sorts of shambles. It might be best to sleep until I figure out what time of day it is for certain."

She set the coin down once more, this time in a prominant position on the bar, making it clear that the piece was intended for someone.

"Heh. Well for better or worse, my sense of time is in all sorts of shambles. It might be best to sleep until I figure out what time of day it is for certain."

She set the coin down once more, this time in a prominant position on the bar, making it clear that the piece was intended for someone.

Raven smiled
i understand,
does this need to get to some one, she asked pointing to the piece of glod

Raven smiled
i understand,
does this need to get to some one, she asked pointing to the piece of glod
"Aye. The gypsy. Although anyone with a healthy sense of ambition and adventure might take a fancy to that trinket. And those are the ones I seek. So long as they can be trusted."

"Aye. The gypsy. Although anyone with a healthy sense of ambition and adventure might take a fancy to that trinket. And those are the ones I seek. So long as they can be trusted."

Raven picked up the coin a bit suprised with how cold it was to the touch
i will make sure that he gets it

Raven picked up the coin a bit suprised with how cold it was to the touch
i will make sure that he gets it
"My thanks. And Good Eve.."

She nodded and touched her forehead as if tipping a hat cordially. Then, she stoppered the bottle, dismayed that it had lasted more than two sessions now, and tiredly made her way towards her cabana.

OOC: Night.

"My thanks. And Good Eve.."

She nodded and touched her forehead as if tipping a hat cordially. Then, she stoppered the bottle, dismayed that it had lasted more than two sessions now, and tiredly made her way towards her cabana.

OOC: Night.

good night
*raven waved as she steped out the door*
i guess i have the place all to my self now
* she moved the 6 shot glasses to the shelf that was above the bar and made her self some tea befor starting a fire and sitting down to wache the flames .
OOC night:)

*Opens up the door carrying a silver suitcase
Cautiously says "I am kind of new to these parts, can anyone suggest a good place to stay while I take care of some, er business?

*Opens up the door carrying a silver suitcase
Cautiously says "I am kind of new to these parts, can anyone suggest a good place to stay while I take care of some, er business?

* turns to see some one standing in the door way*
well you can stay here,
* she stands and walks over to the bar*
the club has a few cabanas you can rent if you want

I think I would like to. I have a few, jobs, to take care of in the area. *Looks around. This place looks like it will do just fine.

*Leaves money on counter and shows himself to his cabana for the night.

I think I would like to. I have a few, jobs, to take care of in the area. *Looks around. This place looks like it will do just fine.
do you want anything to eat or drink befor you head to your cabana?
she asked
iam Raven by the way

*Man walks in casually and takes a seat*

Hey, how's it going tonight?

Ill take a coke and some eggs, that outta satisfy me for breakfast tomorrow, dont want to be bothered in the mornings. That is when I do my work.

*Man walks in casually and takes a seat*

Hey, how's it going tonight?

iam doing well and your self?
my name is Raven by the way

Ill take a coke and some eggs, that outta satisfy me for breakfast tomorrow, dont want to be bothered in the mornings. That is when I do my work.
alright sounds good
*sets a coke on the bar*
how do you like your eggs?

alright sounds good
*sets a coke on the bar*
how do you like your eggs?
Scrambled, not fried.

iam doing well and your self?
my name is Raven by the way

Good, nice to meet yah. Name's Jason, nice to meet yah Raven.

*Glances around, nods to the other man at the bar*

So, Raven, got any bourbon back there?

Good, nice to meet yah. Name's Jason, nice to meet yah Raven.

*Glances around, nods to the other man at the bar*

So, Raven, got any bourbon back there?
nice to meet you Jason
* sets a glass on the bar and pours the bourbon*
do you want any ice with that?
* she walks in to the kitchen and appears a moment later with a plate of scrambled eggs and sets them down in front of the other man*
just holler if you need and thing elce

nice to meet you Jason
* sets a glass on the bar and pours the bourbon*
do you want any ice with that?
* she walks in to the kitchen and appears a moment later with a plate of scrambled eggs and sets them down in front of the other man*
just holler if you need and thing elce

Thanks, good to meet you too, and you can hold the ice.

*swirls glass around a bit*

Any idea on what the weather's gonna be like later today?

Walks back into the bar, pushing Jason aside. Do our rooms recieve wireless internet, because some of my associates need to contact me via laptop.

Thanks, good to meet you too, and you can hold the ice.

*swirls glass around a bit*

Any idea on what the weather's gonna be like later today?

i have no idea
* walks over to look out the large glass windos*
well its cloudy right now but it looks like it might be sunny later

Walks back into the bar, pushing Jason aside. Do our rooms recieve wireless internet, because some of my associates need to contact me via laptop.

*looks a little stunned*

Hey, watch it!

i have no idea
* walks over to look out the large glass windos*
well its cloudy right now but it looks like it might be sunny later

Oh well, could be worse. How long's this shop been up, and you got any room left for someone to crash in?

*Growls
Look buddy you dont want to mess with me.
I am in a not so hot mood. (mutters under his breath something about google image searchs)

Walks back into the bar, pushing Jason aside. Do our rooms recieve wireless internet, because some of my associates need to contact me via laptop.

*turns around from her spot at the window*
you know iam not sure, i know that the club has wireless.....

*Pulls out his lighter and a cigarette
As long as its in here somewhere.
*Exhales
Its been a long couple of nights.

*Growls
Look buddy you dont want to mess with me.
I am in a not so hot mood. (mutters under his breath something about google image searchs)

*walks over to the bar and picks up one of the red glasses that she had made earlyer and fills it with vodka*
care for a drink *she askeds he violet eyes shimmering*

Oh well, could be worse. How long's this shop been up, and you got any room left for someone to crash in?
the club has been around for a really long time much longer than i have been here for, but iam pritty sure that there are still a few empty cabanas

*Pulls out his lighter and a cigarette
As long as its in here somewhere.
*Exhales
Its been a long couple of nights.

You know, that stuff can kill you...

*pulls out his own lighter and cigarette*

Just for future reference...

*starts making smoke circles*

What seems to be bothering you buddy? *leans back and rests hat over eyes*

*Extinguishes cigarette in an ash tray
Yah, in fact I do.
I developed a taste for vodka when my work took me over to Russsia, I guess that I am just a hopeless romantic.

What seems to be bothering you buddy? *leans back and rests hat over eyes*
Well besides some recent searches *coughes, its mainly been tough at work. Not allowed to talk about my job, some may view my line of work as "wrong, or murderous"
*Flashes a dangerous look then sits back up and straightens jacket.

*Extinguishes cigarette in an ash tray
Yah, in fact I do.
I developed a taste for vodka when my work took me over to Russsia, I guess that I am just a hopeless romantic.

Aren't we all? *sighs and knocks back the bourbon*

That's good stuff. Can't beat the good ol' American stuff. Though vodka works too, if you're in that kind of a mood.

*Extinguishes cigarette in an ash tray
Yah, in fact I do.
I developed a taste for vodka when my work took me over to Russsia, I guess that I am just a hopeless romantic.

*she with drew her hand still holding the strange red glass that seamed to glow on its own accord, her eyes seamed cautious now*
are you sure?


** you get the feeling somthing may not be quite right:) **

Well besides some recent searches *coughes, its mainly been tough at work. Not allowed to talk about my job, some may view my line of work as "wrong, or murderous"
*Flashes a dangerous look then sits back up and straightens jacket.

Seat easy. I ain't gonna hurt yah. Though Raven might...

*says in falsetto* Nevermore! Nevermore!

*Nods his head towards Raven, yah I will take the drink. My profession will be revealed as I see necessary. Usually I dont get others involved in my work...
*Gets far off look in his eyes

Seat easy. I ain't gonna hurt yah. Though Raven might...

*says in falsetto* Nevermore! Nevermore!
*she smiles*
i will not hurt eather of you, that is unless you threaten me....

*she smiles*
i will not hurt eather of you, that is unless you threaten me....

I gonna turn you into... I don't know, but I'm going to.

*starts singing in his best Neil Diamond impersination* Secret Agent Man, Secret Agent Man. They're giving you a number, and taking away your name...

*Pulls back shocked.
"I wouldn't dream of it!"
*Slowly takes a picture of a man from his wallet.
"Hey Raven, have you ever seen this man around these parts. My associates would like to *ahem contact him?"
(The picture is of a male, medium build caucasion, he has thich brown hair and a scar running down his right cheek)

*Nods his head towards Raven, yah I will take the drink. My profession will be revealed as I see necessary. Usually I dont get others involved in my work...
*Gets far off look in his eyes

*befor she hands him the red shot glass she returns to the bar and picks up one of the clear shot glasses, she sets them both down infront of him*
Befor you drink, let me tell you this... if you drink out of the clear glass it will be your standerd vodka, howver if you chose to drink you of the red glass, you will see a......vision if you will, it will be of you past or of what your future may be like. the choice is yours
*she smiled again and waited to see what the man would choose*

*Hand slowly goes towards the clear glass
And explains to the clearly disappointed Raven, "Hate to be boring, but I really do not want to revisit my past," (shakes head quickly) "And, futures are best left untold. I do not want to see my ruin, however in my line of work I could be dead before my time. And if this happens, I do not want to know.

*Hand slowly goes towards the clear glass
And explains to the clearly disappointed Raven, "Hate to be boring, but I really do not want to revisit my past," (shakes head quickly) "And, futures are best left untold. I do not want to see my ruin, however in my line of work I could be dead before my time. And if this happens, I do not want to know.

Knowing the future only locks the future in place. Leave the future mutable, by not knowing it...

At least then we can have the illusion that we have choice...

*knocks back his glass*

*Hand slowly goes towards the clear glass
And explains to the clearly disappointed Raven, "Hate to be boring, but I really do not want to revisit my past," (shakes head quickly) "And, futures are best left untold. I do not want to see my ruin, however in my line of work I could be dead before my time. And if this happens, I do not want to know.
* she grins*
that is your choice
* she turns and offers the glass to the other man*
would you like to try?

* she grins*
that is your choice
* she turns and offers the glass to the other man*
would you like to try?

Would I?

*ponders and ponders*

How long does this experience last?

*Slams the empty glass of Vodka down, as cell phone begins to ring
-The others in the bar could only pick up scattered bits of conversation-
-"What do you mean?"
-"I think I'm in a safe place"
-"Are you sure he's dead?"
(tone growing increasingly more frantic)

Would I?

*ponders and ponders*

How long does this experience last?
i do not know.... it is diferant for each person.
only one other has ever tryed this, he has never spoken about what he saw.
you two are the only other people that i have offerd this too.

*Slams the empty glass of Vodka down, as cell phone begins to ring
-The others in the bar could only pick up scattered bits of conversation-
-"What do you mean?"
-"I think I'm in a safe place"
-"Are you sure he's dead?"
(tone growing increasingly more frantic)

hm... maybe after our buddy calms down a little bit.

*rests hand on hip*

Can I get a refill?

*Hangs up cell phone and stares blankly into space*

"I-I I must be leaving. Ive learned, news terrible news! I am a hunted man, the tables have turned. It is not safe here, you-you can not be around me!"
*quickly starts assembling items

*Slams the empty glass of Vodka down, as cell phone begins to ring
-The others in the bar could only pick up scattered bits of conversation-
-"What do you mean?"
-"I think I'm in a safe place"
-"Are you sure he's dead?"
(tone growing increasingly more frantic)

* Raven sighs and pulls two slick gray daggers out of the bodice of the dress that she is wareing and sets them down on the counter and listens*

*Hangs up cell phone and stares blankly into space*

"I-I I must be leaving. Ive learned, news terrible news! I am a hunted man, the tables have turned. It is not safe here, you-you can not be around me!"
*quickly starts assembling items

Great... Raven, Can I still get that drink before I have to make sure my head doesn't get blown off?

It's easier to avoid bullets when you're inebriated...

*Hangs up cell phone and stares blankly into space*

"I-I I must be leaving. Ive learned, news terrible news! I am a hunted man, the tables have turned. It is not safe here, you-you can not be around me!"
*quickly starts assembling items
you will be safe here..that is if you stay.

Great... Raven, Can I still get that drink before I have to make sure my head doesn't get blown off?

It's easier to avoid bullets when you're inebriated...
*laughs *
yes you may what would you like?
* as she turns to head to the bar she grabs one of the daggers and hurls it through the door. a muffeld cry and thup signal that she has hit some one*

*laughs *
yes you may what would you like?
* as she turns to head to the bar she grabs one of the daggers and hurls it through the door. a muffeld cry and thup signal that she has hit some one*

Good stuff... Got any darts and a board?

*returns to a half nap*

*Stares at Raven

"Look, im a hitman. I came here because a druglord had gotten some people, very very mad. He had to be taken care of, business is business. The man I was talking to, just told me that an associate of mine had been murdered. His house was ransacked, and to put it quite simply, my enemy knows who I am and where I am working."
*Stares intensely at both of the others in the bar
"They might come here to look for me!"

*Stares at Raven

"Look, im a hitman. I came here because a druglord had gotten some people, very very mad. He had to be taken care of, business is business. The man I was talking to, just told me that an associate of mine had been murdered. His house was ransacked, and to put it quite simply, my enemy knows who I am and where I am working."
*Stares intensely at both of the others in the bar
"They might come here to look for me!"

Stop making such a racket. I'm trying to sleep. Why not take a swig of Raven's magic potion, see into the future, and tell us if they're coming.

*knocks back drink, and returns to half sleep*

*Stares at Raven

"Look, im a hitman. I came here because a druglord had gotten some people, very very mad. He had to be taken care of, business is business. The man I was talking to, just told me that an associate of mine had been murdered. His house was ransacked, and to put it quite simply, my enemy knows who I am and where I am working."
*Stares intensely at both of the others in the bar
"They might come here to look for me!"
*she sighs *
do me a favor... please look out the door and tell me if you know who i just through my favorit dagger in to

"I'll get it on my way out"
" I will come back tommorow to see if things die down, for now I must find a safe house. Besides I was never here"

"I'll get it on my way out"
" I will come back tommorow to see if things die down, for now I must find a safe house. Besides I was never here"
well good luck to you
*she sighed and muttered o they never learn*

"I'll get it on my way out"
" I will come back tommorow to see if things die down, for now I must find a safe house. Besides I was never here"

Well, see yah tomorrow...

*Looks around*

hm... this old man needs some sleep. I'm gonna go find the room and get some sleep.

*leaves more than enough money on the table to pay for the tab*

g'night mademoiselle.

OCC: Night all. See yah tomorrow.

OOC: yah sleep for me too some1 revive the highschool thread tommorow around 8-9 central ok?

Well, see yah tomorrow...

*Looks around*

hm... this old man needs some sleep. I'm gonna go find the room and get some sleep.

*leaves more than enough money on the table to pay for the tab*

g'night mademoiselle.

OCC: Night all. See yah tomorrow.
good night
*she waves and then returns to her spot infront of the fire*
OOC night and laters:)

OOC: yah sleep for me too some1 revive the highschool thread tommorow around 8-9 central ok?
we will try

A cloaked man enters the room. His face is completely obscured by the shadows of the hood on the black garment surrounding his body. A bulge in the back sticks up as if something is slung over his back. He is alone, with the exception to the large cat accompanying him. He moves towards the bar, and takes a seat.

"Whiskey, rocks," he utters in a voice that cuts to the bone.

A cloaked man enters the room. His face is completely obscured by the shadows of the hood on the black garment surrounding his body. A bulge in the back sticks up as if something is slung over his back. He is alone, with the exception to the large cat accompanying him. He moves towards the bar, and takes a seat.

"Whiskey, rocks," he utters in a voice that cuts to the bone.

*Raven jumps and turns to see a man siting at the bar*
one seconed
* she heads over to the bar and pours the man a glass with ice and sets it in front of him*
can i get you any thing elce, sir?

"That will suffice for the moment," he took a drink of the whiskey. "Although I am after information."

"That will suffice for the moment," he took a drink of the whiskey. "Although I am after information."
what kind of information?
* she askes her eyes cuerious*

"The whereabouts of an individual. I'll be honest with you, I intend to kill him, and I know he's been here." He let out a little laugh, "His friend responded well to tortu....And don't you try anything there, I warn you, even if you kill me, your death will be ten times as painfull. My little friend here can decide if you feel it or not, and without me, he'll be at a loss." His cloak came off to reveal that he had a sniper rifle slung over his back, and a silenced FNP-90 loose on a sling in the front. The weapon went from sling to hand and a single motion locked and loaded it.

His face and what you could see of his upper body was covered in scars. Muscles from years of training seemed to bulge at every seam.

"Tell me what you know, and don't play dumb. The last time someone did that, I made sure the rest of their short life was very........... Fun."

"The whereabouts of an individual. I'll be honest with you, I intend to kill him, and I know he's been here." He let out a little laugh, "His friend responded well to tortu....And don't you try anything there, I warn you, even if you kill me, your death will be ten times as painfull. My little friend here can decide if you feel it or not, and without me, he'll be at a loss." His cloak came off to reveal that he had a sniper rifle slung over his back, and a silenced FNP-90 loose on a sling in the front. The weapon went from sling to hand and a single motion locked and loaded it.

His face and what you could see of his upper body was covered in scars. Muscles from years of training seemed to bulge at every seam.

"Tell me what you know, and don't play dumb. The last time someone did that, I made sure the rest of their short life was very........... Fun."

*Raven shrugged and filled the red glass with whisky and ice and set it in front of the man*
if you have tourtured his friend what do you need me for?
* she leaned on the bar her violet eyes were brillant and looked at the man for several moments *

"Where he went to next, or rather where I can find him now."

His hands stayed on the weapon. He didn't relize it, and probably wouldn't ever realize how lucky he had been to have been taught that when looking for info at places such as bars always order one, just one drink, that it acts as a place holder, and will make people less suspicious of you.

"Where he went to next, or rather where I can find him now."

His hands stayed on the weapon. He didn't relize it, and probably wouldn't ever realize how lucky he had been to have been taught that when looking for info at places such as bars always order one, just one drink, that it acts as a place holder, and will make people less suspicious of you.

I do not know the answer to eather of you questions
* her eyes flickered to the red glass sitting on the bar*
one second
* she rummaged around under the bar for a moment and set a small christal knife and a martiny glass on the counter behind her she also pulled out a stake and set it on the floor infront of the cat*

((OOC: I'll humor you with the red glass, this sounds interesting.))

"Then any idea if he'll come back here or not?"

His grip tightened on the weapon, and the puma made no motion towards the meat. It prefered the near living flesh, and had had it's fill of that fairly recently.

I do not know, i do not make it my job to keep track of other peoples lives.
*she gave the man a smile*
what is you cats name?
* she asked as she returned her two daggers to there hiding place in the bodice of her dress, she was sure that she would have no need of them*
drink? * she said indicaing the red glass on the bar*

(OOC::) )

"He goes by the name Fenrir."

He let one hand free of the weapon, and grabbed the red glass. He gulped down the contents, and set it back down on the bar.

He stood there for a second before he looked alarmed

"You fucking Dru-"

His eyes dilated and he staggered backwards against a wall, where he sat down leaning against it. The cougar let out a short growl and stood next to his master.

"He goes by the name Fenrir."

He let one hand free of the weapon, and grabbed the red glass. He gulped down the contents, and set it back down on the bar.

He stood there for a second before he looked alarmed

"You fucking Dru-"

His eyes dilated and he staggered backwards against a wall, where he sat down leaning against it. The cougar let out a short growl and stood next to his master.
* Raven picked up the christial knife and walked across the bar to where the man sat. Placeing the knife inbetween her teeth she with drew the two gray blades from her dress. she waited for a moment leting the cat watch her, as it blinked she twisted her wrist and sent one of the blades in to the cats sholders. it screamed and she jumped out of the way, but not quickly enough one of its claws cut in to her freshly injured shoulder*

((OOC: sources such as a very pissed mountain lion standing next to him suggest you might want to change that. The second you advanced the puma would have ripped you a new one.))

((OOC: sources such as a very pissed mountain lion standing next to him suggest you might want to change that. The second you advanced the puma would have ripped you a new one.))
(OOC: :( fine....... i will edit)

edited........:)

The cat was furious, all hell would be be payed now. Every strand of hair stood on edge, and blood slowly dripped from the wound. Having had many similar wounds before, it jumped at the woman, with all one hunderd and fifty pounds of pure muscle and speed that could rival a horse. Razor sharp claws four inches long dug into the skin of woman who had attacked it. Large teeth closed around the womans neck, as the jugular was quickly pulled out of the body.

((OOC:Just for referance, a cougar can jump twenty feet straight up a cliff from a dead standstill, they take down full grown deer by themselves, taking down a woman, even when injusred wouldn't be that difficult. Want another shot?))

The cat was furious, all hell would be be payed now. Every strand of hair stood on edge, and blood slowly dripped from the wound. Having had many similar wounds before, it jumped at the woman, with all one hunderd and fifty pounds of pure muscle and speed that could rival a horse. Razor sharp claws four inches long dug into the skin of woman who had attacked it. Large teeth closed around the womans neck, as the jugular was quickly pulled out of the body.

((OOC:Just for referance, a cougar can jump twenty feet straight up a cliff from a dead standstill, they take down full grown deer by themselves, taking down a woman, even when injusred wouldn't be that difficult. Want another shot?))
OOC:sure i will give it a shot.... i may kill the kitty though unless the man comes back and calls it off