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Post by ebonyviper on Apr 2, 2007 23:13:40 GMT -5
"Yep, I was usually in hiding for a few weeks after I was done with my sentence," replied Meredith, "I wasn't keen on showing my face in front of everybody else before what I had done to them were still fresh in their minds and I didn't want to cause any conflict. I had a lot of talks with Ebony, though."
The two were nearing the diner, intending to pass it.
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Having decided to close her store for the evening, Ebony was also giving John "The Grand Tour" of Radiator Springs as well.
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Post by Tracker89 on Apr 3, 2007 4:55:18 GMT -5
John admired the town as he was taking the tour.
"I never knew this kind of town still existed...I've always thought that everyone had moved into cities long ago, and that you had to stay in some expensive luxury resort to get this kind of countryside." John said. "You know, I'll try to convince my dad to stay even after the wedding. He needs this kind of rest after dealing with his stressful job all these years. I don't think it'll take much to sway him...he seemed to be really enjoying himself when we checked out some of the dirt trails a few moments ago."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Apr 3, 2007 11:24:06 GMT -5
"Out of sight out of mind. Though Ebony seems to be a decent judge of character." Luke said as he looked at the diner saw Phoenix sitting there with Boost and narrowed his eyes and followed Meredith as they passed the diner.
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Phoenix looked up in time to see Meredith and Luke working on passing the diner. She narrowed her eyes as she shifted the harness as she watched them pass. "I don't know if I should trust him."
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Post by ebonyviper on Apr 3, 2007 13:43:30 GMT -5
"This place actually didn't exist to the rest of the world until after a racecar named Lightning McQueen came to town," explained Ebony, "or so I've heard from Sally. McQueen decided to set up his racing headquarters here and that's how it got back on the map."
"Really? That's neat," John answered as he continued to admire the town.
"It was starting out five years ago when I arrived here," Ebony continued, "the people are friendly and they'll always help you out if you need it. That's the reason why I chose to live here after the twins were born."
"Well, this is a good place for them to grow up in," John agreed.
"Yes, it is," nodded Ebony.
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"Ebony usually is," replied Meredith, "She was one of the first to find out that there was more to me than everybody else thought there was and she took me in and protected me, even though I'm a little older than she is. But at least I didn't feel so lonely."
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"I don't know either," Boost replied, watching the pair pass the diner, "but it seems like he found someone to hang out with."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Apr 3, 2007 13:54:16 GMT -5
"Acts like a den mother, doesn't she." Luke said.
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"Yeah in Meredith," Phoenix said. "She must see something in him that we don't. She is the only other native New Yorker besides me and Kitt, Jet, and Neil."
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Post by ebonyviper on Apr 3, 2007 14:02:01 GMT -5
"Well, she does happen to be a mother of twins," said Meredith, "so I think the den mothering attitude either came naturally or she copied that behavior from someone else, most possibly from one of her older friends."
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Boost hmmmm'd, "Maybe they both had similiar pasts and that's why they're getting close to each other."
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Post by Tracker89 on Apr 3, 2007 15:39:03 GMT -5
"I grew up in an extremely rich and sheltered neighborhood, almost oblivious to the rest of society. I thought I had the entire world in my tires. I guess you could say I was a spoiled brat." John said almost mockingly. "Maybe that's why I couldn't handle it when I discovered that race was rigged. I realised that there were people out there who didn't treat you like a king because you had a lot of money. But with the variety of people I've seen living here, I'm sure your kids won't suffer from the same problem."
He paused for a moment before continuing.
"You said Boost was at the diner, correct?"
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Apr 3, 2007 15:42:33 GMT -5
Luke nodded and followed after Meredith. "So it seems." He scratched at his scars again with his antenna.
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"Probably," Phoenix said. "But I don't know his story. And they are getting close, I hope he's not going to use her like Bart does.'
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Post by ebonyviper on Apr 3, 2007 15:46:13 GMT -5
"Reality bites, doesn't it?" asked Ebony, "This place is free of all those things that you've mentioned. It's where my kids can learned valuable lessons and to respect differences. They already behave like angels when they're in someone else's care whenever I'm busy."
She looked over at the diner, "Yes, I see him there with Phoenix and Chase, his wife and son."
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Meredith noticed Luke scratching the spike scars on his side. "Maybe getting some kind of medicine to stop the itching would help," suggested the Corvette.
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"Let's hope it doesn't come to that," said Boost.
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Post by Evangeline on Apr 3, 2007 17:31:06 GMT -5
Kiran left the Cones to have a look around town. She almost didn't want to do it - why look around and get attached to a place if it happened that she didn't get the job? Yet, the various shops and nooks and crannies called out to her, inviting exploration. It was then that she passed Meredith and Luke on their way past the diner, and noted him scratching at what appeared to be healed-over puncture wounds on his side. What could have done such damage? She slowed a little, to get a better look.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Apr 3, 2007 17:35:04 GMT -5
"They've been itching since I got them five years ago," Luke said. "Haven't found anything to help with it yet."
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"I would hate to see her get hurt," Phoenix said.
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Post by ebonyviper on Apr 3, 2007 17:55:20 GMT -5
"Ebony's spikes must've gone in deep," said Meredith, "No wonder they've been bothering you for five years. That must've hurt a lot."
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"Neither do I," agreed Boost, "But come to think of it, I've caught a whiff of Ebony's scent coming from him. I wonder why."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Apr 3, 2007 18:08:55 GMT -5
"It did. Taught me to rethink appearences." Luke said. "Its a pain in cold weather."
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"Ebs?" Phoenix said. "I thought since she spiked him, he'll be wary going around her."
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Post by Evangeline on Apr 3, 2007 18:10:58 GMT -5
Kiran was set to thinking. Who was this Ebony and why had these two been fighting? She kept her mouth shut, as she didn't know who was related to who in such a small town.
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Post by Tracker89 on Apr 3, 2007 18:16:11 GMT -5
"Yeah, I know Chase. Never met Phoenix though." John said. "How about you introduce me to her?"
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