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Post by ebonyviper on May 21, 2008 17:25:54 GMT -5
At the diner, Ricardo settled into a stall next to Phoenix, watching the little ones. "This feels much better," he sighed, "I needed a break."
Ebony had settled across from them with Artemis, who was looking around with curiosity.
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Post by Evangeline on May 21, 2008 17:30:48 GMT -5
"You and me both." Ondine rolled her eyes as they settled. "Got one lady who comes in who thinks she knows everything about herbs, and buying a book doesn't make anyone a genius on that subject."
Mike and Kendall were talking between themselves on some subject or other. Finally, Boost and Shrike came in, waving to the others already assembled.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 21, 2008 17:50:32 GMT -5
"You have been cooped up downstairs for the past few days," Phoenix said. "You should really get some help down there."
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Post by ebonyviper on May 21, 2008 17:51:51 GMT -5
"Yeah, I know, but who will I hire?" asked Ricardo.
Ebony sighed and just looked away.
Artemis chirped happily when she saw her uncle pull up with Shrike.
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Post by Evangeline on May 21, 2008 17:58:45 GMT -5
"Hey!" Boost grinned, "There's my favorite niece!" "Hey, guys." Shrike smiled to Ebony, Phoenix and Ondine.
"I just had to hire a girl to work at the counter, as I'm getting too busy in the therapy rooms." Ondine nodded to Ebony and Phoenix.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 21, 2008 18:11:46 GMT -5
"Put out an ad," Phoenix said nodding to Shrike as she pulled up. "And put it in the classifieds."
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Post by ebonyviper on May 21, 2008 18:18:38 GMT -5
"Well, it doesn't cost that much to put an ad in the newspaper," said Ricardo, "But I have to chose my words carefully and still say who I'm looking for to do what job."
Ebony had a feeling this was going to fly right over her hood, so she only stayed silent. Nobody wanted her opinion.
Artemis chirped happily at Boost and Shrike, bouncing playfully on her tires.
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Post by Evangeline on May 21, 2008 19:29:52 GMT -5
Ondine glanced to Ebony. "Ebony, you could go to that job bank and put in a listing for a retail employee."
"There're also some online listings for the area." Kendall mentioned. "And those are free."
Boost gave Artemis a nuzzle before looking up again. "How's it going with you, sis?"
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Post by ebonyviper on May 21, 2008 19:42:07 GMT -5
Ebony growled in frustration and exasperation, snapping, pointing to the Stealth, "I'm not the one with the employee problem! Rico is! Don't you ever dare make assumptions with me!"
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Post by Evangeline on May 21, 2008 20:00:15 GMT -5
Kendall moved in to take the brunt of that lashing out. "Ebs, we're sorry if we misunderstood." Other diners raised their eyes and stared in response to the outburst.
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Post by ebonyviper on May 21, 2008 20:19:36 GMT -5
Ebony only looked away, refusing to reply.
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Post by Evangeline on May 21, 2008 20:31:41 GMT -5
Boost was immediately concerned. "Sis, what's happening?"
In the meantime, a Maserati and two Lexus types pulled onto the street.
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Post by ebonyviper on May 21, 2008 20:41:34 GMT -5
Ebony became just a little woozy, then she shook her front and steadied herself. "I dunno... I'm just feeling a little faint..."
Ricardo was looking on with concern as well. "Could it be your empathy has somehow kicked in and blended with your emotions?"
"Maybe, I dunno..." said the Viper. It was then that she caught a couple of new scents and looked down the road in front of the diner. Ricardo followed her line of sight to see what the Viper was sensing.
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Post by Evangeline on May 21, 2008 20:54:51 GMT -5
Lancione blinked as he saw the Viper at the diner, then realized he had only seconds before she recognized him. He signaled an immediate turn at the next intersection to his escorts, but his eyes lingered on her as long as he was there. "That little b****, thinks she can "go straight" now? Has she ever got another thing coming!"
"Who's that?" Mike lifted his eyes to the street, and the Maserati. "Don't see his make around too often."
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Post by ebonyviper on May 21, 2008 21:03:32 GMT -5
"A Maserati," said Ebony, "They're very rare, but I think I remember racing against one once, but that was about eight years ago and his name escapes me at the moment. I can recall that he was a general sore loser, though."
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