Davidizer13 (post: 1491530) wrote:OOC: Sorry, people, I dropped the whole continuity ball there... After this post, though, we will most definitely be on the ground.
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"...All right, if you insist," said Truce, shrugging his shoulders before bracing for another bump. He lingered, staring for a moment at her head as she went about trying to keep everything in place. Something was clearly wrong, but right now, he had bigger things to deal with.
Somehow, though, the plane had landed safely, and was taxiing through the runways to their hangar assignment. With a hiss and a jerk, the Tiamat was parked, and the back door opened with a mechanical hammering sound. They had arrived. "Stay safe out there, all right?" Truce said to Adele, with a wave of his hand.
Right, he thought, stepping into the bright tropical sun, let's see if I can remember where this place was... A light breeze blew spice-scented air from the markets all around the airstrip]Mister (post: 1491612) wrote:
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Vaughn immediately drove down to the Hangar that held the Tiamat and parked by the large hangar doors. While strolling casually into the Hangar he told the boy to unload his tools and parts. Once Vaughn reached the tail of the Tiamat he stopped at the edge of the off ramp, looking about the interior. He couldn't help but smiled slightly when he caught a glemps of Adele casting about. With a confidence born of Knowing one's self and a natural courage, Vaughn took long steps up the ramp and into the hold. Stepping up behind Adele he threw his arms around her and spun around, completely lifting her from the ground.
Setting Adele down gently he chuckled and said, "ho! Adele! Welcome to Ikura! Where is Truce?" then he saw her face, and the tired, puffy eyes, suddenly his heart sank. "Adele?" he asked gently, "what's wrong? what's been happening?"
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Destroyer2000 (post: 1491656) wrote:As chaos erupted behind him, Van dashed out of the tavern, brushing himself off and straightening his vest. Jeez, one stray comment involving a man's mother and a jonda-pig... He shook his head. No point worrying about it now.
Van smiled, patting the set of pistols on his belt - a set of pistols that he had lifted from an unsuspecting drunk at the bar. Six shot revolvers with matching grips of stained wood, the barrels a copper color. Equipped with a hammer-catch, the revolvers were essentially semi-automatic until they ran out of ammunition. The smile burst into a wickedly fierce grin as Van hefted the belt holding the ammunition. Well, maybe he'll keep his pants on.
Van wrapped the belt around his chest, and stepped lightly into the mania that was Ikura's market. The smell of spices, sweat, and stale beer saturated the air, the fresh scent of saltwater being only a distant memory. As he walked along, a young girl slammed into him. Van snatched at his pistol, cursing when he found it unloaded. Stupid drunk, what good is an empty gun?
He warily eyed the girl, who, he had to give credit to, eyed him back. She was a pretty thing, with the strangest pair of twin colored eyes.
"Why not watch where you walk?" She all but growled it at him.
Van chuckled under his breath, and smirked. "Feisty, aren't you? Well, it's alright. I'm used to women running headlong into me. Happens all the time."
Nami (post: 1491979) wrote:Isabella glared up at Van, 'Is he flirting with me?' she thought viciously, her eyes shifted downward, and his hand on his pistol was not lost on her. He was clearly running from someone. She glanced around and met the stranger's eyes again.
"To busy running from danger to notice when you are in someone's path eh?" She said, narrowing her eyes. She tried to take a step back away from Van, but was nearly run over by the thick passing crowd of people who murmured in excitement. She scowled annoyed that she had to be near this person. He was too tall, she didn't like being towered over.
Isabella slammed her hands onto her hips and glared up, the sun glared back and she winced. "I'd not have run into you, if you hadn't been standing right in my way." She said, very aware of the wrench only a finger-brush away from her grip. If this guy tried anything, he would get it.
Nami (post: 1491983) wrote:Isabella was startled when Van reached out and snagged the kid, just like plucking a berry from a crowded vine. She stared as he retrieved her wallet and gave the boy instructions and obviously a life-lesson through his menacing eyes. She watched the kid scamper off and faced Van again. She took the wallet and the nuts and bolts.
She felt anger flare, she had been pick-pocketed, and she hadn't even noticed. Her guard was high and yet that kid had taken her wallet. She had felt something but with this many people, it had been impossible to know. Her temper quickened and she clenched her hands.
Slowly, she sighed and looked away from Van. It was only right to thank him. Isabella lifted her eyes and gave a sour look. "I would say 'thank you', but you picked my pocket as well. And you seem like a thief to me. You'd pass over your own mother for a valuable item! And skin the hair off a cat even if it meant it's warmth, as long as if brought you money." She said harshly.
"But seeing as how you kept me from loosing my valuable money." She tucked the wallet insider her jumper this time, "I suppose it wouldn't hurt to see if there was something I could do for you in return, after all, it's the right thing to do." She stared up at him, the stubbornness hadn't left her eyes, and there was a wall of sorts. But her father had raised her to return favors. Even if she didn't like it.
'Papa, if only you knew that I now owe a favor to a criminal. What would you say?'
Nami (post: 1491991) wrote:Isabella glanced backward and swore under her breath, was she really doing the best thing? She rolled her eyes. "It's Isabella De Luca." She called over her shoulder. "We come here a few times a year." She replied, dropping back a bit when a group of people pushed through the crowd. She watched them with annoyance and shifted the sack.
Her eyes were quick to notice a shifting figure not far off and realized he was familiar. Her eyes widened. 'Quinton' before she knew it, she had backed up into Van. "Come, this way." She grabbed his shirt sleeve and pulled him down a less full road, that led around to the other side of the market. the last thing she wanted was to run into Quinton, because where he was, Price couldn't be far.
Isabella felt sweat trickle down her forehead, fear riddled with her past made her want to flee like a jack-rabbit. But she didn't. She slowed her pace, once she was sure they were safe. "I suppose my face is rememberable." She said, as if her dashing off down a different road hadn't just happened. "I'd also like a name." She looked over her shoulder at Van, she didn't have to call out, just talk a little loud. It wasn't nearly as busy on this side of the market.
Nami (post: 1492025) wrote:Isabella opened her mouth to tell him off when he spoke before she could. She sighed and rubbed her head trying not to get angry. She despised men who tried to play with female's feelings. It was a rude and conceited thing to do.
She waited while he loaded his gun and kept stride next to him as they walked. She shrugged one shoulder, "I'm fine." she murmured. "I just saw an unpleasant fellow back there." She said glancing over her should. Very aware of even the slightest skittering sound. This was no time to be jumpy though, she had to keep her wits about her.
"Van Hartmore, huh?" She looked him up and down, "handsome you say? Hm." she grunted and a smirk twisted her lips. "I've seen better." She chuckled at this, she didn't really have much taste in men. She hadn't ever bothered to take notice whether they were handsome or not. The only real handsome thing to her was her plane's engine. The Tiamat was a thing of beauty, and she loved it.
"And you can drop all the chivalry stuff, it doesn't work on me." She paused and took a turn which would lead her to where the Tiamat was docked.
samurai10 (post: 1492032) wrote:OOC: *facepalms* Sorry, I didn't realize that I didn't make it clear that I bumped into Truce. But yeah, I did. XD And boy have you two got going into a cat fight! XD
I likey your character, D200. :3 Can't wait for my character to meet him!
Davidizer13 (post: 1492115) wrote:Raven woke up. The engines had stopped, but the smell of smoke lingered in the cabin. More importantly, she was yet again sitting on their prisoner, who was taking her weight reasonably well. How she got back there in the night, she'd never know. Instead of dwelling on it, though, she went off to grab her canteen, unscrewing the lid when she found it. She took a long sip from it, then poured a good amount of the rest over her head, cringing as the cold droplets rolled down her back. It seemed like a good idea at the time, that was all.
Their boarder was up, and still as happy as ever. Ulairez Maiz, he said his name was. She'd heard worse.
"I'm Raven. I don't know where Big Bro went, is there something wrong with that?"
Darth_Kirby (post: 1481540) wrote:Ah, the beast of terminology... how many more arguments will you start... XP
Nami (post: 1492221) wrote:OOC: I want Quinton to kill him... >> Otherwise, Quinton may just kill Maiz for taking his victory.
Darth_Kirby (post: 1481540) wrote:Ah, the beast of terminology... how many more arguments will you start... XP
Mister (post: 1491920) wrote:Vaughn cocked an eyebrow at her outburst and waited for her to calm down. when she finally stopped yelling at him and began pacing again he wrapped hsi arms around her again and whispered. "Cousin," he spoke low and gently, "There are things i had to do these past 8 years. I'm sorry for walkign away and not telling you what was up. But please understand, i still love you, and your still my family." Thrusting her to arm's length he grinned micheviously and said, "Now! Cheer up! where'd the spunky little girl i used to know go? You know, the one who told me she was going to marry me when she got older?" Vaughn began to laugh sincerely and with great myrth.
Mister (post: 1492300) wrote:Vaughn hugged her againa nd said, "i know Addy, i know. i've missed you too!" While they embraced Vaughn heard someone speaking outside the plane, pulling away from Adele he aksed, "wanna go see hwo that is? who knows, maybe its your knight in shining armor?" he winked at her and started for the off ramp.
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