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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 22, 2008 22:01:09 GMT -5
"Be careful out there," Phoenix said nuzzling the Stealth and gathering up Iara and Lynx.
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"Mobsters are going into town," Luke said as he boarded. "And I want to make sure Meredith is going to be okay."
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Post by ebonyviper on May 22, 2008 22:09:56 GMT -5
"I will," Ricardo returned the nuzzle and shifted into gear. He nodded to the Corvette as he pulled out of the diner. Meredith followed after the Stealth as both headed for Ash Mountain.
Ebony watches the two leave. "I hope everything goes well when they get there."
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Shale instantly became alert. "Mobsters. Great. That's not good. And your girl is in the middle of all this?" He shut the cabin door and made sure that the Skyline was secure, then spooled up and took off on a flight path toward Cortez. It was a good thing he had a full tank of avgas to hold him aloft for a couple of hours.
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Post by Evangeline on May 22, 2008 22:15:37 GMT -5
"I've already given them a heads-up to expect visitors." Kendall said after ending a cell call. "Kathleen is there this week. The goons poke their noses in there, she'll probably arrange a convenient rockslide if she feels like it."
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Post by ebonyviper on May 22, 2008 22:27:13 GMT -5
Ebony gave a sigh. "Why is it that I have such big misgivings for something like that?"
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 22, 2008 22:50:13 GMT -5
Phoenix gently stroked Lynx's roof. "For once I hope those feelings don't come true."
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"Yeah her old man's a head honcho of some of them," Luke said as he settled down.
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Post by ebonyviper on May 22, 2008 23:02:57 GMT -5
"Don't let me rant about it," said Ebony, "At least not in front of the children."
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"You mean Mariatti's her father?" asked Shale, keeping a good lock on his flight path.
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Ricardo led Meredith down the road that led toward the mountain. He turned off on the access road with the Corvette quietly following behind him. Meredith had never been to this place before so she wasn't sure what to expect, though Ricardo explained a few things to her that she should and should not do when she's around the humans.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 22, 2008 23:17:26 GMT -5
"Well... How about we go pick up the boys," Phoenix said. "Its probably time to get them."
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"Yeah he is," Luke said with a nod.
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Post by ebonyviper on May 22, 2008 23:23:42 GMT -5
"That's probably a good idea," agreed Ebony, as she gathered up Artemis, "It'll take my mind off of this subject."
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"Oh," Shale fell silent as he continued to follow his flight path.
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Post by Evangeline on May 22, 2008 23:24:27 GMT -5
Lazaro, mounted on Rupprecht, was atop a bluff when he sighted the two cars coming in, and waved to them.
Liska, Daniel and Dawn were heading back along the same road and found themselves trailing the pair.
Kathleen and Shayla raised their heads and flared their vents to catch the scents of the visitors. One was familiar, but the other was an uknown female.
Kendall picked up the check for himself and Ebony, and Boost tried to put a more cheerful spin on things. "In better news... Shrike and I have finally set a date for our wedding."
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Post by ebonyviper on May 22, 2008 23:37:02 GMT -5
Ricardo waved back and continued on toward the main portal. Meredith followed, but she stared at these new creatures that she was now seeing as if they were aliens from outer space.
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"Boy, that was quick," said Ebony, "Congratulations."
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Post by Evangeline on May 23, 2008 0:05:35 GMT -5
"It's going to be this coming June." Shrike nodded. "So we're not rushing things. And thanks."
"Congrats." Mike and Ondine smiled.
Shayla sauntered towards the apron outside the portal as Ricardo and Meredith drew in. "Kendall let us know you were coming."
"So what's going on?" Liska asked as she brought Rocket to a halt beside the cars, noting Meredith's nervousness.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 23, 2008 0:05:36 GMT -5
"Its about time," Phoenix said with a laugh as she fidgeted with the extra harness that she was wearing.
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Post by ebonyviper on May 23, 2008 0:20:31 GMT -5
"But I get to see my brother finally settling down," replied Ebony with a playful jab.
She went over and adjusted a strap on the extra harness that Phoenix was wearing. "Maybe you should get some baby slings," she suggested, "Like the one I have for Artemis. They're much easier to manage."
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"This is Meredith Star," said Ricardo, shifting his gray eyes toward the Corvette, who was still staring at everything, "and she works for Ebony at her bookstore."
Meredith turned her gaze to the human on the wolfbike who had asked what was going on and blinked. "Um... hi..." she spoke nervously.
Ricardo continued because it seems that Meredith was too nervous to do any explaining at the moment, "Recently, we just heard that her father, Giavonni Mariatti, might be coming on the treads of his former right-hand man, Cesare Lancione, who seems to be after Ebony, and discover that Meredith now lives in Cortez. She's very afraid of her father and she needs asylum."
"I called Luke too," Meredith said softly, "He's coming over with Shale..."
(((((OOC: I need to call it a night soon... I'm getting really sleepy...)))))
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 23, 2008 0:26:15 GMT -5
"I haven't tried them before," Phoenix said. "I didn't have any problems with Gryff in his. I could probably give them a try with the girls."
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Post by Evangeline on May 23, 2008 0:34:13 GMT -5
"It was time." Boost wasn't afraid to admit, "Besides, we're looking forward to starting a family of our own."
Liska smiled and extended her hand in greeting. "Liska Jellinek." She and Daniel had never formally married, though their bond had grown as strong. "Pleased to meet you, Meredith."
Rocket whined in eagerness, wanting to meet the newcomer.
Shayla nodded. "We've set wards around this territory so that no unwanted visitors can find the way in, and anyone who gets rude and pushy about it - well, the land will push right back." the Harrier motioned with her nose towards the main portal of the complex. "There are suites inside for cars, and they're getting one ready for you now. I'm Shayla, by the way."
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