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Jan 20, 2008 19:42:00 GMT -4
Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Jan 20, 2008 19:42:00 GMT -4
Stretching out on the sand beside Addy, Tom turned his head to the waves. Hmmm...maybe... He lay in silence for a while before jumping up and bow to Addy. May I have this dance, m'lady? he asked with mock politeness.
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Jan 20, 2008 19:45:15 GMT -4
Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Jan 20, 2008 19:45:15 GMT -4
I can't dance Tom. No one ever taught me how. Addy said, hoping she hadn't disappointed him. Addy was one of those people with no coordination for such things as dancing. She stayed on the sand, wiggling her toes in their sandals, utterly unsure of what to say or do until the man responded.
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Jan 20, 2008 19:48:08 GMT -4
Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Jan 20, 2008 19:48:08 GMT -4
Tom pouted and lowered his hand, Ok then. he turned away, back towards the sea. The sky was beginning to glow a deep orange colour as he gazed out and it hit the horizon. He watched it for afew moments then gasped. What time is it?
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Jan 20, 2008 19:51:39 GMT -4
Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Jan 20, 2008 19:51:39 GMT -4
I'm sorry. she said, sad that she couldn't accept. Sometime I'll make you teach me how. She took his hand, standing up and brushing the sand off of herself. Surprised at his gasp, she said, Uh...The clock just rang 6:45 a couple minutes ago, why? she asked, confused. Did he have somewhere to be after this?
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Jan 20, 2008 19:55:17 GMT -4
Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Jan 20, 2008 19:55:17 GMT -4
Tom turned to her giving a weak smile. Yeah, um...listen...I uh...I gotta go...I have to... He began to walk away from her leaving her on the beach. He was supposed to be there at 6.30pm, he had hoped that he wouldn't have been out long with Addy. He began to pick up his pace, hoping she wouldn't get suspicious.
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Jan 20, 2008 20:00:28 GMT -4
Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Jan 20, 2008 20:00:28 GMT -4
Addy was stunned at his sudden departure. She remained silent as he left. What was that about? she wondered. Addy wasn't one to wonder any longer than she had to. The girl was tempted to follow him, but he had already gotten a pretty far lead. She wasn't sure she could catch up without causing notice from him. She decided to try anyway; if she got caught, it'd be embarrassing, but she needed to know where he was going that was so important.
((you can just have him look back if you don't want her to follow- if he looks back, Addy will just decide against it for fear of being caught))
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Jan 21, 2008 13:05:14 GMT -4
Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Jan 21, 2008 13:05:14 GMT -4
Toom ran down a side alley. He thought heard footsteps behind him but he took no notice as he began to clamber up a ladder leading to the roof tops. Once at the top he jump across several buildings before reaching his destination where two men were waiting to give him his 'work' for the evening. They shared a hushed conversation before the men left, leaving Tom alone, scouting for his next destination. He spotted it fairly immediately and set off at a run to reach it's rooftop. He listened carefully to the sounds of the house. He could her a baby's cry but all the sounds came from what sounded like the ground floor. He found a window and silentely picked the lock and swung himself inside landing in what looked like a room that housed two baby girls, pictures of ships and the seas adorned the walls. He crept quietely across the floor and snuck out the door, beginning a search of the upstairs for anything of value.((OOC: bad Tom. Guess whose house!!!))
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Jan 21, 2008 13:50:17 GMT -4
Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Jan 21, 2008 13:50:17 GMT -4
((uh oh!))
Addy gave up on following Tom once he climbed the ladder to the roof; it would be too easy to be spotted from there. He probably was just going home, maybe there was a staircase down to his floor from the roof. She was near her house, so she decided to just walk home. What other choice do I have? she asked herself. Passing Cody and Ruby's house, which was only three houses down from her, she saw a light on, and the door was open, allowing the night air to circulate through the house, Addy assumed. She walked up the steps, knocking on the door frame to alert Ruby, Cody, and the twins that she was there. The adults sat at a dining room table, Ruby looking at a map with Cody while the twins played on the ground, and Violet had begun to cry. Ruby looked to Violet as Addy knocked, and started slightly, surprised. Oh, hi Addy. You can take Cody, if you want... we're pretty much done. she said, smiling warmly to Addy like the mother of a friend would as she comforted Violet. Oh, that's alright. Just thought I'd say hi. My... friend, yeah, a friend, just ditched me at the beach and left me to walk home... you know, the usual. she said.
Ooh, that's too bad. Ruby said, wincing sympathetically. She passed Violet to Cody, Hold her for a minute, please... I hear something upstairs. she said, leaving swiftly.
Addy wondered if Ruby was leaving the two of them alone for a reason, or if she didn't like Addy, for the girl had heard nothing. But then she heard a squeal, and forgot all politeness she had displayed before, rushing into the house and up the stairs. Seeing who the man in the bedroom was, with Rube standing over him, trapping him in the corner, Addy's head swam. Tom! she exclaimed, shocked.
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Jan 21, 2008 15:08:23 GMT -4
Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Jan 21, 2008 15:08:23 GMT -4
Livi attempted to wander after her mother and scramble up the stairs.
Tom heard the footsteps approaching up the stairs and he looked for a possible escape route. Unfortunately he found himself trapped within the room as a figure entered. He backed into a corner as the woman let off a squeal. The darkness enshrouded her and he couldn't work out any features. Another figure appeared at the doorway then and called out his name. he would recognise that voice anywhere. Addy?
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Jan 21, 2008 19:45:29 GMT -4
Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Jan 21, 2008 19:45:29 GMT -4
Rube whipped to look at Addy. Had the girl come to distract Rubes and Cody so that this man could steal? You know this man? she asked, looking back at his face. It seemed familiar to her, but she could remember... You're Leon's friend! she said. So I suppose I shouldn't kill you. What do you want from us? Money? Jewelry? Our peace of mind in a new neighborhood? Because you've taken that already. God, it's just like Dagger... befriending thieves. He didn't even warn me about you. she said, shaking her head in disbelief as she thought aloud.
At least let him explain. Addy asked desperately. She hoped there was an explanation. Why are you here, Tom? she asked, nearly begging him to have a rational explanation. Tears pricked her eyes, and she leaned against the wall, looking straight into his eyes, almost daring him to lie to her. A guy I think I can finally depend on. Finally trust. And then this happens... I just hope Ruby and Cody know I had nothing to do with it. Actually, that was not all that Addy hoped for. She hoped that Tom had a reason to do something like this. If he needed money, he could've asked her... But Addy shook her head. He would never ask a sixteen year old who was living on her own and feeding herself and ten animals for money. He would steal, but he was polite, and he had his pride.
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Jan 22, 2008 17:53:22 GMT -4
Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Jan 22, 2008 17:53:22 GMT -4
Whoa, whoa, whoa, what? Tom stuttered. I know Dagger? You mean Luke, but how do you know I know him? And Addy what are you doing here? I'm confused. He took a breath. What was it the guy had said to him?
This one is important Button, don't mess it up. We do this an' the cap'ain will be pleased. Money from the family. Now go Button, and remember, it's up to you whether you save those kids or not.
Money from the family? Tom stood slowly and repositioned himself so he could see the face of the woman in front of him. Magaret? d**n I hate those guys! Listen, I do have a reason, I didn't know it was your house...wait, if your here where's Luke?...Nevermind, honestly I'm just trying to do my bit for the kids I... He trailed off.
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Jan 23, 2008 0:28:32 GMT -4
Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Jan 23, 2008 0:28:32 GMT -4
We've met before, at the orphanage where the two of you grew up. she said, scowling. She sat down, flustered, relieved and angry at the same time.
Addy looked up at Tom, shaking her head. I live near here; this is where Cody and Ruby live. I was just popping in to say hi, after you left me to steal. she said, putting all her hatred into 'steal'. I'm sorry, Mrs... Dagger? Addy guessed, slightly unsure, But I had nothing to do with this.
I believe you, Addy. Rubes said sincerely, but with an exhausted overtone. This whole incident had taken the energy right out of her. Get. Out. Now. she said to Tom. Or I'll report you to the police. Kids or no, you will not disturb my house. Leave the way you came. she said, staring at him with purple eyes that pierced.
I better go too, Ruby. I'm really sorry about this. Addy said, and left the room without a second glance to Tom. Out on the street, she sat against her house, three doors down, and burst into a fit of tears, doing her best to suppress her sobs. She wouldn't go in her home in a state like this, it would only worry Shep. She could already hear him whining; he knew her voice.
((Tom can meet her outside.))
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Jan 23, 2008 13:58:20 GMT -4
Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Jan 23, 2008 13:58:20 GMT -4
Tom, edged backwards towards the window. Listen, I can explain, I'm not a theif, but I care about the kids in the orphanage and we're in trouble and... He rushed out his explaination, trying to make her see that he wasn't bad but merely in a spot of bother. He was edged up to the window defensively holding his hands out.
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Jan 24, 2008 21:56:36 GMT -4
Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Jan 24, 2008 21:56:36 GMT -4
Rube sighed. I'm sorry. I trust you because you're a friend of my... my Captain's. 'Luke' knows a good person when he meets one. Come back here tomorrow morning and I'll give you what I can- And I won't contact the authorities, mind you. she said. Her gaze was apologetic. Forgive me. You gave me a fright. I've two little girls and I have to be sure they're safe. she said, trying for a weak smile, but failing, her expression looking more like a grimace. She bit her lips in worry. Now go talk to Addy. I can hear her crying. Three doors to the right of us, if you're facing the street, on the corner. she said, her ears well trained to such things. Out the window, if you might. I don't want to cause any trouble with m' boy. she said, talking in the city language she had unknowingly picked up again.
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Jan 25, 2008 11:56:19 GMT -4
Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Jan 25, 2008 11:56:19 GMT -4
Tom gave a nod of thanks, I don't need anything but...please...be careful. Luke has many enemies and I fear that they know that you are here now. Tom carefully exited through the window, giving her a small salute that was very like the one's that Dagger gave.
As he reached the ground he followed the instructions Ruby had given him and he found Addy crying. Addy... he whispered, his voice carrying in the wind.
Olivia screeched, her mother had disappeared upstairs without either her or her sister and hadn't returned yet. Mother always returned quickly. Her screams travelled through the house, her cry one that was rarely heard yet one that was instantely recognisable when heard.
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