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Post by fierano on Apr 18, 2007 10:20:37 GMT -5
Kim also smiled, and it was that Gotcha smile that suspects dread. "Really? So...could you put me in touch with your driver? I'm sure he could help vouch for you."
Unless he's underneath all that debris.
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 18, 2007 10:29:05 GMT -5
"Er..... never mind. Just let's head left, alright? The more time we spend deciding, the more closer those losers will be comming to get us," said Kamui.
With that, she took the cave to the left.
"Although.... I do wanna say something. The instant we get even close to the safe zone outside this cave, I know that this truce is going to end because you need my help anymore and I'm no longer useful to you in your mind. And when we do, I know you'll call the authorities on me like you did last time. Don't think for a second that I didn't know that it was you who got me arrested. But here's what I'm asking.... knowing that that's probably what you're going to do, could I have a half hour head start?" said Kamui.
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Post by fierano on Apr 18, 2007 10:46:51 GMT -5
"Good news, Glimmer's started moving. We don't have any USGS surveys of the area but we might be able to locate any sizeable holes within a few miles." "Excellent. What about Steele?" "With all possibility, she might be tracking Glimmer too." "Of course. Figures. Be sure to have law enforcement keep a perimeter...and if Steele appears...kill her." "Good. What about Kim and Carmichael?" "We'll see how it turns out. We'll see..."
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Glimmer took a long sigh as he started after Kamui. "I want to let you know that I never intended for this "truce" to last even until we left the cave." It was then that his monotone became icy serious. "In fact, I'm currently under the suspicion that you are going to hand me to that Steele lady on a silver drip tray when we hit the light. Of course, I'm hoping the "authorities" will head her off to wherever this tunnel leads to the surface."
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 18, 2007 10:53:22 GMT -5
"Why the hell would I do that? I hate Dr. Steele and even more so now that she's taken away one of my own. Think about it - she just kidnapped a Head of House, wiped their mind clean and now controls her like a PUPPET! And this is the least that she could do! She also already attacked my friends on several occasions about one and a half years ago! I wouldn't wish Dr. Steele upon anyone no matter how horrible they are," said Kamui with a slight growl.
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Post by Tracker89 on Apr 18, 2007 10:55:42 GMT -5
Andy had to hide his relief after hearing Kim's question, and silently praised himself for choosing the hotel excuse. He gave the police car a phone number.
"That's the number of his hotel. When the receptionist picks up, tell them to hook you up with room 324." He said confidently.
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Post by fierano on Apr 18, 2007 11:12:38 GMT -5
Kim continued to smile, humorously half-expecting to call a phone that would ring from under the rubble. He dialed his interior phone..."Hello...yes...I'd like to be directed to room 324..."
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"I don't know much about these Shooting Houses, but I know you could have killed me on the spot with that crazy sword of yours before you even showed yourself," Glimmer retorted. "But you didn't, and until I get verifiable information, I'm not dropping my assumption that you planned this whole thing to sell me out to her. I'm sure my- the authorities can easily confirm that."
As if to add insult to retort, Glimmer started to mutter something under his breath...but El Bandito could've caught the thought before it even entered Glimmer's mouth.
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Kim was seething. He had cross-checked hotel records while waiting for Andy's driver to pick up and confirmed that Clutch-Aid's driver was indeed at the hotel. That and said driver was currently wondering where Andy was, thus meaning that Kim had to apologize for the inconvenience to more than one person.
Kim hung up and turned angrily to Andy.
"You got lucky. Apparently you did get sidetracked here. Sorry for delaying you," he said, before turning to an officer. "Get a statement from him, I need to think."
Great, now I'm after two ghosts.
((You can puppet that officer if you'd like.))
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 18, 2007 11:18:32 GMT -5
"Whatever. But just for the record, you can always ask the Piston Cup track owners Mr. Dinaco if you really want proof. Hey.... you're racing on HIS tracks," said Kamui.
She checked her on board time. It was about midnight.
"I'd say we'd give it an hour more before we give it a break. At some point Steele and crew have gotta be resting, right? As long as we're ahead a little bit, we can do it," said Kamui.
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Post by fierano on Apr 18, 2007 11:39:39 GMT -5
"All right. Hell, I'll be fine even if this tunnel exits in the middle of the Nürburgring," Glimmer replied. "I just hope...they don't catch up."
And I hope I never see you in front of me again.
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Post by Tracker89 on Apr 18, 2007 13:02:27 GMT -5
((Alright...I'm not really sure what to do with the officer.))
Andy waited for Kim to look away before relaxing and sinking down a bit on his shocks. As the fear of being caught lying to a police officer faded away, it was replaced with anger at The Managers who led him to the warehouse in the first place.
It's almost like they wanted me to get caught in a suspicious situation...
He looked back at the police.
Now I wonder what tipped them off?
He would've asked...but after his close encounter with Kim, he was wary of talking with any of them.
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Post by fierano on Apr 18, 2007 13:10:52 GMT -5
It was at this moment that the Managers decided to give their analysis. "Apparently circumstances beyond our control led to your unfortunate near-arraignment, for which we have regrets. Rest assured though, you have helped us in ways neither of us could predict. We will keep in touch," they explained.
One of Kim's officers, a rather rookie-looking Impala, rolled up to Andy and began with the routine. "Okay, Mr...Carmichael, gonna need a full, detailed statement on what you were doing here."
((Don't know if you want to go through the full details or not. X.=.x Anyhoo, it's 2 AM and I need to hit the hay. Nighty!))
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 18, 2007 14:13:11 GMT -5
"Well.... goody for you! You're not the driving stun-gun here! Unlike you, if I use my Blade-fan way too much, I'll totally drain myself and I need time to recharge. Otherwise if we're ambushed or something, I'd only be as much help as a Kendo student. Believe it or not, I'm still new to this Blade-fan thing. Someone like Ira Voiture has ten years seniority over me. Another reason why this all has me worried, alright?" said Kamui almost snapping.
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Post by fierano on Apr 18, 2007 23:58:23 GMT -5
"Well, like you said, I'm too new at this American racing myself, so I guess that makes us even, ja?" Glimmer replied. He did not have a smile on his fascia.
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Post by Tracker89 on Apr 19, 2007 3:30:18 GMT -5
Andy would have replied to the Managers, but that probably wasn't a good idea when surrounded by a team of police cars. He decided to take their word for now. He turned to the Impala and repeated everything he had told Kim.
"I was travelling from the Speedway to my driver's hotel for a post-race meeting, relying on my GPS system for navigation. The system crashed on this particular road, and as I stopped and tried to get it working again, I heard a strange noise coming from the warehouse. I decided to go and take a look, and found the building empty, but with a recently-collapsed well behind it. A few moments after finding the well, the police arrived." Andy said formally. "That is all."
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 19, 2007 6:12:43 GMT -5
Kamui sighed and shrugged.
"I guess so," said Kamui.
It was only an hour later before Kamui spoke up again after having checked her onboard clock.
"Alright.... I'm going to take a quick rest here. It'll be no good if I'm feeling dead on my tires. While I'm doing that, what are you going to be up to?" said Kamui with a stifled yawn.
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Post by fierano on Apr 19, 2007 10:10:19 GMT -5
"Sure. I'll probably stay and rest too," Glimmer replied, his monotone making it very unclear as to whether he was sincere or not (other emotions included.) "Unlike you, I don't have any working lamps, so I'd just be fumbling about in the dark."
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"Okay sir, we'll be sure to call you if we need any more information," the officer replied, before turning to Kim.
Said 300ZX stared at the pile of rubble, hoping that there was something under it.
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