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Post by ebonyviper on May 23, 2007 13:35:44 GMT -5
"Think of it as holding a small community of a subculture group which doesn't get any quarter from the rest of the world," said Boost, frowning a bit, "The discrimination and the prejudice are what hurts the worst, Man."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 23, 2007 13:44:41 GMT -5
"You're telling me," Phoenix said. "Can't go out during the day because of how they look at ya and what they say to ya. Night is really the only time we can come out. "
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Post by ebonyviper on May 23, 2007 13:52:57 GMT -5
"Ugh... Ebony's been complaining about that for years," said Boost, "She wants to do something about it, but she thinks that whatever she does, wouldn't work."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 23, 2007 14:08:02 GMT -5
"Wouldn't hurt for her to try," Phoenix said. "What is she wanting to do?"
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Post by ebonyviper on May 23, 2007 14:20:21 GMT -5
"She wants to show the world that there's more to a tuner than what it does," said Boost, "she wants to show that tuners do have feelings and they are intelligent and have dreams, which had been shattered by the prejudice of some cars. Her life had not been a happy one, but wants a better one where she will one day be happy and have many friends who care about her and respect for who she is and not what she is."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 23, 2007 14:58:53 GMT -5
"It would be a lot easier without the cops," Phoenix said. "They apparently don't understand that we just choose to live differently."
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Post by ebonyviper on May 23, 2007 15:12:38 GMT -5
Boost was scowling now, "I want to know why they think being different casts you out of the ranks of society and into the slums of the underworld. They want everyone to conform to their way of life or bust. That just sickens me."
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Ebony waited until Shale Huntington landed and his blades stilled before she went over to him.
"Hi, Shale," she said, "Thanks for meeting with me on such short notice."
"Always a pleasure, Ebony," the Agusta/Bell mix smiled down at the Viper, "So what can I do for you?"
"Well, I've noticed that there's been some infiltration by the cops within the ranks of the Tuner Realm..."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 23, 2007 15:20:20 GMT -5
"I guess being different is scary to them," Phoenix grumbled. "Think their way is the only way."
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Post by ebonyviper on May 23, 2007 16:05:45 GMT -5
"It's what I see from those higher on the social ladder than us," said Boost, "Not even caring about those less fortunate than themselves who have to struggle to survive. They only care about themselves, their family, and their rich friends."
Boost closed his eyes, "I bet you're tired from that long trip from Manhattan to here, aren't you?"
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After explaining as much as she wanted to Shale, Ebony pulled back as the helo's blades started to spool up again.
"I'll see what I can do for you, Ebony," the helo called as he lifted off, "You take care now and tell your brother I said 'Hi', okay?"
Ebony waved to Shale as he left, "Take care of yourself, Shale. See you soon."
With that, Ebony turned and went back toward the City of Nitropolis.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 23, 2007 16:13:32 GMT -5
"Yeah I am," Phoenix said. "Where can I catch some sleep around here?"
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Post by ebonyviper on May 23, 2007 16:21:31 GMT -5
"Here, I'll show you," said Boost as he drove forward, "Don't want you to drive in on anybody."
Passing by Ebony's alcove with the dark curtain covering the entrance, Boost pointed it out, "That's where Ebony sleeps. She's very particular about her privacy."
Soon, they came upon an unoccupied alcove. "You can sleep there. Sorry, we don't have much in the way of luxury, but I hope the old blankets and sleeping pad will do."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 23, 2007 16:31:31 GMT -5
"Thats okay. I don't mind. I'm use to it," Phoenix said pulling into the alcove and settled down on the pad. "Thanks for letting me stay here."
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Post by ebonyviper on May 23, 2007 16:43:47 GMT -5
"As long as you're with us, you're safe," nodded Boost, "Now, I've got some errands to run. See you later."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 23, 2007 16:52:44 GMT -5
"See ya," Phoenix nodded to the Viper.
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Post by fierano on May 24, 2007 12:29:41 GMT -5
The main road that ran in close proximity to the stadium felt like a guided rail tour around the Death Star. Carl and Neville were still scouting the territory, and they both had a rather ominous feeling about this place.
"This has to be the headquarters," Carl began. "Yeah...best just to stick to the road and not barge in for now," Neville replied, "Reminds me of those auto-gladiator movies." "Heh...that's kinda scary and funny..." Carl replied, before he (could've sworn) that something caught his eye as it passed him on the opposite lane.
A view in his rear-view mirrors revealed two double-circle headlights.
"Nah...it can't be..." "You see anything?" "Eh...must be the smog. The air here...is more Kempton than Fortuna Heights." "I know what you mean. Probably what made Samson such a mutant," Neville forced a joke. "We'd better move on." "Right."
For a moment there, Carl could have sworn he'd seen Cross pass him by.
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