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Post by elizar on Mar 5, 2009 17:27:34 GMT -5
"The working theory with Gideon is that he's sexy due to survival mechanism." Jonathan said. "I wonder what her deal is. Gideon just gets the attention because he was the first of two okas." He continued eating. "Well, they complement each other then."
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Post by Evangeline on Mar 5, 2009 17:35:41 GMT -5
"Maybe she's one of those people who enjoys giving a good time as well as receiving it." Rihanna said. "Can't argue against that."
"Maybe Gideon's finally met his match." Cyrus sat back and laughed. "You think?"
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Post by elizar on Mar 5, 2009 17:52:35 GMT -5
"We may get the juicy bits later." Jonathan said. "If she's like what you say she is, there is no chance he may get bored with her." He smirked.
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Post by Evangeline on Mar 5, 2009 18:06:51 GMT -5
"Sounds almost like something you could bet money on." Cyrus chuckled. "Which girl will he stay with?"
Rihanna snickered.
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Post by elizar on Mar 5, 2009 18:09:14 GMT -5
"With Aritaki around, there's going to be a bigger question." Jonathan said. "When will she drive him insane with the 'be ashamed of yourself!' talk, and what Gideon is going to do when that happens. Break up with Ariana, promptly leave for other hunters, or do something totally unexpected."
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Post by Evangeline on Mar 5, 2009 18:16:16 GMT -5
"I think, that for the sake of all concerned, she's been keeping a lid on it so far." Rihanna, sated at last, pushed her plate back. "There's always a small chance that Gideon might just up and get married, just to shut her up."
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Post by elizar on Mar 5, 2009 18:20:44 GMT -5
"And I'll manage to find an actual use for Half-Melted Harry." Jonathan said smirking. He didn't have that much faith into that destination of events.
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Post by Evangeline on Mar 5, 2009 18:28:21 GMT -5
"As what? Door stopper?" Cyrus finally let loose with unrestrained laughter. "Or maybe a paperweight. Either way, a guaranteed conversation piece."
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Post by elizar on Mar 5, 2009 18:56:05 GMT -5
"That it is." Jonathan smiled. "I have no idea why or how I do this. Most wager on magic, even though it is painfully obvious I don't have a smidgen of talent." He pushed is plate aside. "Who's up for poker?" He asked.
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Post by Evangeline on Mar 5, 2009 19:13:08 GMT -5
"Texas Hold-em?" Rihanna grinned eagerly.
"I got lots of pennies." Cyrus chortled.
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Post by elizar on Mar 5, 2009 19:39:56 GMT -5
Jonathan went off to find a deck of cards and two others that were comfortable enough around the trio to play with them. There was a bit of a gap between hunters and the 'scrubbers', 100% government employed people, some of which only signed up because it looked good on resume.
Jonathan dealt the first round. He didn't have that great poker face, but he enjoyed playing anyway, as long as it was not a strip poker, and it wasn't for anything much higher than pennies.
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Post by Evangeline on Mar 5, 2009 20:23:56 GMT -5
Rihanna had the "poker face" down as she gazed at her own hand. The two others were Army personnel who didn't blink at coarse language and bawdy banter that had others running for cover. One was actually a CV forklift who was with Arataki's company. The humans quaffed beers and the forklift downed occasional "hot shots" as they pondered their cards and whether or not to play their hands or fold them.
Rihanna looked up at last. "Those two have been gone quite awhile now."
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Post by elizar on Mar 5, 2009 20:32:33 GMT -5
Jonathan hmmed a bit, then figured out who Rihanna was referring to. "Gideon does takes his time in the actual act, but yeah, this is longer than usual."
Gideon lied down besides Ariana. This had been unusual. First and foremost, Gideon could barely begin to believe she had nearly exhausted him. It was as if someone had the roles reversed for this one.
It was though different from the rest, memorable at least. And it had been good. Gideon was not going to dispute that one. Gideon nipped at her bit, but not in flirtatious or teasing manner. That was enough for today, and he hoped she shared his sentiments.
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Post by Evangeline on Mar 5, 2009 20:56:14 GMT -5
Ariana, sated for the evening, was comfortably settled on the cool grass, smiling as Gideon nipped at her cheek. Dusk was encroaching and and the frogs in the nearby pond were beginning to ring up a chorus. That these amphibians had survived a disaster of this magnitude was a staggering amazement to her.
"This is quite the nice little spot." she remarked as the old fixtures of the ruined resort fell into blue shadows. There were statues amongst the rubble, giving it the feel of a long-abandoned sculpture garden. "I like that statue of the angel over there. She seems to be watching over this place."
"You wanna bet she wore him out?" Clarence, the forklift, cracked a wicked grin.
"That would be quite a feat for any one girl." Cyrus laughed. "I recall he did four in one night in Miami and one of'em settled right away. Should've had her protection. Whatcha gonna do, call or fold?"
"I'll call." Clarence nodded. "What about the rest of you guys?"
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Post by elizar on Mar 5, 2009 21:21:25 GMT -5
"And maybe over us as well." Gideon said, actually thankful that Ariana wasn't going to ask for more. He wasn't going to ask how come she was so well 'schooled', as that would be the pot calling the kettle black.
"I found this during my solo scouting trip. Got a crew over here, but they didn't find much of interest." He said.
"I'm left with wondering just how many kids he does have, and I'm going to call." Jonathan said, he had three queens in his hand, and a pitiful twist and a three accompanying them.
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