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Post by Sorrows on Aug 21, 2007 11:12:07 GMT -8
Zane had stepped aside from the door to let Jess pass, his head held low in a makeshift sort of bow at her exit. Of course, his head would be canted in the direction she left, and the bow was more for the veiw than the gesture. Standing back up, he turned to Azzlyn. "She's in her Red Devil Child of a car with Evan, waiting to see if anyone else needs a lift to the beach. Evan's a little upset at the moment, as well, so be careful. It'll do him some good to be at the beach, I think."
Kisuke couldn't hold back the smile that split his face. His step obviously had more light-heartedness in it. He was always and easy read, despite his attempts otherwise. He jogged up to where Jess was standing in front of the parlor, an appreciative smile barely hidden. "You guys didn't have to wait for me. I didn't mean to hold you up any."
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Post by Dark Beauty on Aug 21, 2007 14:09:27 GMT -8
Jess smiled and shrugged. "Oh, it was not a problem. Zane, Ella, and Evan just appeared... and so did Jen, Shelly, and Ali. She motioned to the thing that Jen had driven up to the parlor in. "Scary, isn't it?"
Azzlyn raised an eyebrow, so much like her character that one might have to remind one's self that her attitude was, in fact, totally different than Dark's. "Evan's upset? Do you know why?"
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Post by Sorrows on Aug 21, 2007 15:25:34 GMT -8
"That borders too close to gossip for my taste. It's something you'll have to hear from him, since I don't like spreading other's misfortunes. Besides, right now, I think he needs friends and not sympathizers. A day at the beach will do us all some good!" He patted Azzlyn on her shoulder at the last, a big smile on his face. With a cant of his head over his shoulder, he added a final "Cmon, everyone's waiting" before turning back to the door and holding it aside for her to pass through.
"I thought we were going to relax at the beach.. not conquer it.. The things that girl will spend her money on. Who're you riding with?" Kisuke was still looking at the giant tank-like trolley, obviously stricken between how scary it was and how much fun it would be to ride.
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Post by Thistle on Aug 21, 2007 20:38:04 GMT -8
Jen stuck her head out the window and grinned. "Hey Kisuke! Wanna ride my new toy? It has buttons that I havent even tried out yet. Dont you think it would be soo much fun?" It might have sounded like a fun and possibly safe thing to do if her grin hadn't been so crazed looking.
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Post by Dark Beauty on Aug 21, 2007 20:43:24 GMT -8
Jess raised her eyebrows at Kisuke after that as if it answered his question. "Ella's my friend for more than one reason."
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Post by Zeffa! on Aug 21, 2007 21:09:15 GMT -8
Evan smiled sort of.. A quick Ice cream would be good. He could almost taste the Orange Sherbet now. "Okay, but let's get it quick, it looks like we're about to leave," he said, opening the door and standing up. He took a breath, and assumed his cheery bouncy self... hoping they'd buy the bit for now.
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Post by Dark Beauty on Aug 21, 2007 21:22:25 GMT -8
Too bad they already knew he was upset. Azzlyn decided it was best to pretend she didn't know anything and walked up to him. "Hey, Evan! Good to see you! We thought you might not come." She looked at Ella, her green eyes flashing a worried look at her before shining back at Evan. "I guess you'll be wanting ice cream before we go. I'll start walking now... I'll see you all there." With that, Azzlyn walked out of the parlor and down the street, on her way to the beach, saying hello to Jess and Kisuke as she passed.
Jess had given Ella her ice cream just outside the door, so Ella felt kind of awkward going up to the counter with ice cream already in her hand. She ordered a double scoop of orange sherbet. She knew it was his favorite. She knew a lot about him that he never really told. All it took was for someone to notice in order to know one's likes... She paid and walked it to him, forcing a smile that didn't reflect in her eyes. "Here, Evan. Enjoy it. I'll be outside." She did not wait for an answer before going out the door to Jess.
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Post by Zeffa! on Aug 21, 2007 21:32:10 GMT -8
"Oh, Um thanks!" he said, turning around as she was leaving. "I can pay yo-" but the door had already swung closed by the time he even got to begin his second sentence. He smiled at the ice cream. She knew his favorite! He began consuming the deliciousness, making his way outside as well. They could all walk together, and it'd be easy to hide your worries behind a double-scoop of orange sherbet!
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Post by Dark Beauty on Aug 21, 2007 21:39:04 GMT -8
Ella fought tears as she looked up at Jess, then made her way to the car.
Jess took on a worried look, and then turned to Kisuke. "Um... tell the others that I will see them there, will you? I need to talk to Ella for a little bit in the car before we go." She gave him a convincing smile and then briskly made her way over to her blonde friend, who was now in the car and stifling sobs.
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Post by Sorrows on Aug 21, 2007 23:11:20 GMT -8
Kisuke was a little sad at being shrugged off, but was far more concerned about Ella to let it bother him. Besides, his own cat killer curiousity had caught him and he soon found himself inside of Jen's tank, oggling everything he could with a boy-locked-in-a-candy-factory-all-night-with-friends kind of look. "OOOOOOOooo, what does this do?!!" He already had his hands wrapped around a big red looking lever that was hanging off of one of the walls in the monstrous thing.
Zane was leaning against the outside of the parlor's window as Evan made his way back out. Patting his brightened friend on the back, he shot him a big grin. "Make sure you eat that fast, before it melts all over your hands! It's gonna be a scorcher at the beach, and a clear sky tonight! I can tell these things, y'know." He winked at him, giving him another reassuring slap on the back. "I'd love to tell you how, but I've got a lonely lady walking down to the beach by herself to catch up to! See ya!" And with that, he was gone like a flash, running after Azzlyn. He did call back a final "Don't you lose those boards!!" over his shoulder as he disappeared down the way.
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Post by Thistle on Aug 22, 2007 8:19:29 GMT -8
The top of the trolly opened up as Kisuke pulledon the lever and a section of seating popped up and came crashing down. Ali and Shelly screamed in terror and looked at the two in the front of the machine. It was a good thing they had not been moving or they would have lost the seats. Jen looked at the lever in awe. "Randomized seat dislodgers. Cool."
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Post by Dark Beauty on Aug 24, 2007 11:57:34 GMT -8
Jess had jumped again at the loud noise that the trolly-tank had made, making a surprised squeak as she did. She looked to the thing long enough to hear Jen's comment, shook her head, and then entered Ella's car to comfort her.
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Post by Sorrows on Aug 24, 2007 16:54:59 GMT -8
"Uhh.. I can fix that! I think.. Umm, does this thing come with instructions or anything??" Kisuke strayed away from the side of the Trolley, keeping his hands well held behind his back. Though his eyes gave him away. He only wanted to try more.
Zane caught sight of Azzlyn, a grin appearing on his face as he recognized the 'from-behind-view' of his lovely friend. "Hey! Someone so beautiful shouldn't walk down to the beach all alone. People might make a mistake and think you're not taken." The initial yell was three strides away and the rest was said as he crossed the remaining distance, slowing to match her pace.
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Post by Dark Beauty on Aug 24, 2007 17:08:16 GMT -8
Azzlyn rolled her green eyes. "So flattering. Really, you should give it a rest when it comes to me, Zane. I'm too old for you, anyway." But she was smiling. She thought Zane was funny. It was kind of nice to have someone speaking to her like she meant something, though. Her husband had been shot while on duty downtown not six months ago, and it was sometimes a comfort to hear someone speak of her as if she was beautiful. She had once been, she knew. She was not so sure any more. Going goth had taken some of that beauty away after he had died. She did not used to be so scary-looking. "So, who has the boards, then?" she asked, wanting to veer her thoughts away from that subject.
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Post by Sorrows on Aug 24, 2007 17:14:11 GMT -8
"Jen and Shelly, I suppose. I think Kisuke went with them.. Only reason I even left them with those psychos was that I'll just get them to buy new ones if anything happens to my old ones. Ella and Evan have the drinks. I didn't see the Richie Rich brothers, and I think Jess might be going with Ella. What about you? This isn't one of those 'meant to walk alone on purpose' kind of things where I ruin your day, is it..? I mean, it's just not in my nature to let a pretty smile go to waste with no one around to help it come out."
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