Coolsville http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763 Buggy It was a starless summer night. The clouds overhead kept any natural light from augmenting the street lamps' illumination. They also locked in the humidity that made the air feel like you had to swim through it. Mynah didn't look like he minded it, even though he was wearing a suit and tie. He always wore a suit and tie when he was getting ready for a job anyways. A little smile flicked across his boyish face as he leaned against the lamp post, waiting for the right moment. His eyes were fixed on the bank across the street. --- Sign Up/Discussion: http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49642?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1106370 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:00:12 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106393 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106393 Contemptus The muggy heat pressed in on all sides like a warm, moist blanket. It made Oz's skin crawl to slog through it, but slog he did. He tugged at the cuffs off his shirt, swept his hair off the back of his neck, and barely kept the snarl off his lips. It jsut figured he'd be wearing three shirts when they wandered into a town hot enough to boil eggs in. "Cheer up, boss. It won't be much longer until we find a hotel -- I mean, there's got to be one somewhere, right?" Ah. There was the reason he was even out of the truck to begin with. Oz glanced down at his companion and offered a stiff smile, "Of course, Kay." She nodded, brown hair all pinned up like she'd just rolled out of bed, and rolled her skinny, bare shoulders back. He walked a bit closer that strictly comfortable, if only because he was well aware that she looked an odd mix between innocent child and jaded streetwalker in those shorts and the heels she insisted on wearing everywhere. She spotted someone up ahead, leaning up against the lamp-post and brightened up. "Excuse me!" she called, quickening her pace enough to leave Oz in her dust. She lifted a hand to wave, "Excuse me, sir?" Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:48:47 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106582 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106582 Buggy Mynah's gaze swept toward her, the smile becoming a little more business like. "Can I help you?" Odd mix of clothing the girl was wearing. He wondered who her friend was. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:36:57 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106750 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106750 Contemptus "Maybe," Kane chirped. She pushed a lock out of her eyes and smiled at the stranger, not in the slightest bothered by shyness, or social decorum, "Y'see, we're new in town-- just rolled in a few minutes ago, in fact -- and we're looking for a place to stay tonight. We can't seem to find a hotel, though. Map's not any good, either. So I said to myself, Kay, that looks like a gent who knows his way around, and I was wondering if you might be able to point us in the right direction, if you'd be so kind." Oz, half a step behind her, barely kept himself from facepalming. She couldn't just ask for directions, no, he had to deal with a girl who had to tell a story. Fitting, since she travelled with an artist, but downright annoying most times. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:59:45 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106809 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106809 Buggy Mynah took the onslaught of information he couldn't care less about in stride, nodding sagely. "I know a few places nearby, though you might be better off sleeping in your car if you're a nervous kinda person. There aren't many reputable places to stay anymore, y'know." Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:12:47 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106831 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106831 Beebee2121 Nicky, who was walking pass a bank, paused in her steps to assess the people across the street. She was in her full police uniform, though she had no intention of policing that night. She didn't recognize them as any of her clients, so she kept walking. Her people knew to look for her. ------------- Alexander blended into the bench he was sitting on, and watched the cop as he strolled down the street. According to his research, this cop was involved in some illegal exchanges with criminals. Anger flared up inside him at the very thought. Corruption in the police was all too common in Coolsville. Too many times had he seen convicted felons skip out of jail scot-free because of someone on the other side who bailed them out. Cops were the real criminals and he was determined to prove it. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:25:13 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106849 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106849 Contemptus "All the same, the truck's a bit tight with two people. Any no-tell will be fine, the closest, if you can manage it," Kane said. She had to laugh under her breath, though, because the idea of there being worse out there than who she shadowed was a real gas. Oz cocked his head to one side, pushed his glasses up his nose, "What's town like, by the way? We're trying to get a feel for the place. Might stay a spell." Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:34:43 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106862 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106862 ArtsyGal Eve slid further down into the worn, threadbare, musty smelling chair, ignoring the spring biting into her back. Perhaps if she was really quiet and didn't move the desk clerk would forget she was there. Shouldn't be too hard, he didn't seem to notice the sickly yellow bulb that kept flickering, the dirty carpets, smudged windows, old furniture. It was laughable, completely laughable that anybody would actually pay money to stay in such a dump. Then again, who was she to say, she was sitting in the lobby, probably contracting a case of fleas, lice, or worse just by being there. Of course, she wasn't paying to sit there either. Only one person had come in that evening, some grungy looking teen with a fistful of crumpled cash and a hollow look about him. Probably a runaway, typical place to find those kind of people. Wiggling a little bit to get more comfortable she decided she'd most likely move on if nothing interesting happened, if the clerk didn't toss her out first, that is. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:42:57 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106870 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1106870 Sunflakes An endless, mind-numbing volley of words echoed through Merrit’s worn-out mind. Again and again he heard the words of the witnesses, the opposing attorney, the judge, and finally, the jury’s verdict: guilty. He could hear his own words, too, and went back to them again and again, torturing himself with corrections and amendments, things he could have said or done that might have changed things. He stormed out into the muggy night air and headed toward the bus stop. If he hurried, he could still make it before the late night bus. Noticing people ahead, Merrit slowed down, analyzing the little group quickly. He nodded a stiff greeting to a passing cop. He felt so utterly outraged by the entire justice system right now, it was all he could do to keep from slugging him. His eyes locked back on to the small group, two men and a young girl, none of whom looked like the trustworthy type at all. He turned away, trying not to draw attention to himself, and continued walking, keeping them in his peripheral vision. ----------- Finally the damned officer had decided to show up. Kaelin had smoked two cigarettes in the time it took him to get there, and had started a third. Standing up, he slid out from under the awning and into the dim light of the streetlamp, making eye contact with the cop, a rather short, unimpressive man, probably in his twenties. He jerked his head back to toward the awning, gesturing to the cop that they should complete the deal under there, and took a mental count of all the places he could have stashed a weapon. ((^Yes, this is Nicky.)) Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:03:52 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108106 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108106 Buggy Mynah shrugged. "Closest place I know that doesn't have bedbugs is a street over from here. North Hill Inn, at the intersection of 156 and Kelly." The time was starting to get close. Hopefully they'd buzz off soon. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:11:24 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108120 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108120 Chumsy17 Melanie sat on a street bench, legs crossed daintily. She had her phone out and was pretending to text, however she was really observing the people around her. A French-tipped finger reached up to absently twirl a honey blonde curl. A slight sigh escaped from her lips; how she missed the days when money seemed to flow endlessly towards her without her doing a thing. Of course, now she was forced to actually work, albeit illegally. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:49:00 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108355 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108355 Contemptus Kane beamed, sweet and beatific. "Really, that close? Well isn't this our lucky night, eh? Thanks so much!" she all but bubbled over with good cheer and good will towards man. Oz rubbed at his temples and made a mental note to talk to her about laying the act on thick. It'd save them some weird looks, later, and plenty of money on asprin. It wasn't natural, that voice. "Thanks," he said, distracted, "156 and Kelly? Have a good night. We'll be out of your hair -- come on, baby." Kane shrugged narrow shoulders and drew away from Mynah, unbothered by the sharpness in her companion's tone. "Have a good night," she said, and offered a little wave before she followed Oz down the street, her heels clip-clopping as she walked. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:45:50 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108482 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108482 Beebee2121 Nicky nodded to the grungy man and followed him to the awning. She didn't wait and banter. "So, are you looking for a trade or what?" She didn't get any specifics on the nature of their meeting. She didn't care too much so long as her rep was intact. Nicky casually glanced around the street for any eavesdroppers. ------------- Alex narrowed his eyes as the cop disappeared under an awning. He was about to leave when a girl sat on the same bench he was on. Would he look too suspicious going after the cop? What was she doing here anyway? He broke his gaze away from the cop and back to the girl. It seemed like she was waiting for someone, so he decided to stay put until she left. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:31:53 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108585 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108585 Buggy Mynah waved back, but his smile was a little strained. There were a lot of people here. If this was any other city, he'd be worried about undercover cops. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:33:34 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108590 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108590 Chumsy17 ((Buggy, what are the different criminal groups running around?)) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:36:03 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108597 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108597 Contemptus Kane people-watched as she followed Oz -- they were moving in the same direction as an older man; stuffy, sort of harried looking. A lawyer by the cut of his suit and the shine of his shoes, though she didn't know what side he played on from this distnace. She grimaced and rubbed at her forehead as a ball of white-hot pain settled behind her left eye. Damn these headaches, the heat brought out the worst in her. "It's not much farther, babe," Oz said over his shoulder. He seemed distracted, and eager to get out of the heat. By the time they readed the no-tell, a sweat had broken on his face, and he wiped at it with his sleeve. The air in the lobby was stifling and stuffy, smelling of old cigarette smoke and too much B.O. There was a woman off to one side, though why she`d hang around, Kane had no idea. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:40:29 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108609 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108609 Buggy ((Egh, unsure. I've got a person or two who could run one, and I think Contemptus has one too. We should probably stick with like two big ones and then have little gangs like Mynah's trio running around as well.)) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:51:12 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108648 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108648 ArtsyGal Eve didn't move from where she sat, though she did send a cursory glance at the two, a heavy lidded, disinterested look that merely spoke of a second of curiosity before dismissing them as of no interest and returning to the battered magazine she'd picked up. She studied them out of the corner of her eye, glad now for the flickering light and the odd shadows it cast, for they would not be able to tell she was looking at them, even if they stared straight at her. The girl looked young, too young to be traipsing about in those heels, yet Eve knew better than a lot of people that looks could be deceiving. The guy looked tense, distracted, as though he was just waiting to get somewhere he could close a door and relax, temporarily out of sight from anyone. They both looked hot, and no wonder, in weather like this. The desk clerk somehow found the time, and energy, to shoot her an annoyed look in the middle of asking the two what type of room they'd like. Eve melted a little further into the chair and swiped at some stray strands of hair before tossing the magazine back onto the scarred coffee table. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:51:47 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108650 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108650 the flipr kid Chelsea was on her beat, and being very bored. The streetlamps gave off a harsh glow that only served to deepen shadows in crevices and alleyways, of which there were many, and none of the gangs we usually worked with had pulled anything recently, so there were no meetings to put together or tradeoffs to organize. Chelsea didn't think of herself as a bad cop, just a smart one. There was too much crime and too many criminals for the force to put them all down, so why not reach a compromise? An agreement that was mutually beneficial to all parties involved, so to speak. As long as the criminals didn't do anything too drastic, and as long as Chelsea got her cut of every job, she wouldn't be responsible for their downfall and they didn't give her a hard time. She wasn't a bad cop. Merely an opportunistic one. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:22:59 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108768 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1108768 Queen of all Insects Gopher, Spirit and Dain layed in the lobby. Gopher and Spirit wrinkled their noses in disgust at the Cigratte smoke and B.O.. But Dain didn't he just simplied keeps his odd smile that he alwyas had. " What are we doing here Gopher?. Spirit aksed. " Where here to rest tonight because tommrow we have to deal with a master theif". Dain stared at a women just sitting to one side. Why is that lady just sitting their he thought. Dain reached in his pocket and pulled out 69 dollars. He walked uo to the inn keeper and handed him the money. The inn keeper reached in his desk and pulled out a gold key. " Have a nice night the man said. Dain walked away from the innkeeper and stared once more at the strange lady. Strange women he thought. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:33 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1109623 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1109623 Contemptus ((Does Sunflake not have a character that's going to act as hotel receptionist, guys? And if so, should we not wait for her/him to post? Because i don't want to be bunnying someone's character before it gets established.)) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:43:23 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1109706 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1109706 Queen of all Insects (Sorry guys i dind't mean to do that I should have read the page more I'm really sorry) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:36:22 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1109762 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1109762 Sunflakes ((Guys, it's okay. I already knew there was a male desk clerk acting as the receptionist. It said so in ArtsyGal's first post. I was totally planning on having her show up late, whenever I got around to setting up a post. It's totally chill. But anyway, here she is. No worries.)) As usual, Sheila burst into the musty, run-down lobby about ten minutes late, wrinkling her nose at the disgusting place. Her pedicure had taken a lot longer than she’d thought it would, and then she’d had to zip home and pop a low-cal TV dinner in the microwave, and in the process she’d accidentally caught sight of herself in the mirror and her hair had been a wreck… Really, she had every excuse to be a few minutes late. Heels clicking on the dirty, faded linoleum, she swung around the two people waiting in front of the desk and marched up to...oh, no. She’d forgotten his name again. The desk clerk dude who so obligingly worked a few extra minutes into her shift every day. “It’s alright, babe,” she said, flashing a lipstick smile and patting his shoulder. “I’ve got it from here. What were you asking for?” she asked, turning to the customers. She picked up a ballpoint pen and clicked it open, poised expectantly. --------- Hearing the officer’s voice, Kaelin blinked, feeling terrible for assuming from her dress and appearance that this woman was a man. It took him a second to remember what he was talking about. “Not exactly. Are you Jermaine?” His mom had apparently contacted an Officer Jermaine and explained where to meet Kaelin, though she’d given her no details on his appearance, and, as far as he was aware, hadn’t even explained the nature of the meeting. If Kaelin had snagged the wrong cop, he was screwed. He crossed two fingers, waiting apprehensively for an answer. --------- Merrit felt increasingly uncomfortable as two of the disreputable-seeming people moved away from the other and began walking in the same direction as him. He picked up his pace, slipping his cell out of his pocket and pretending to text someone. That was something he often did around small groups of people he wasn’t acquainted with. He didn’t really know why. It made him feel less awkward for some reason. In any case, he couldn’t help feeling a bit relieved when they entered a shabby motel at 156 and Kelly. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:59:35 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1110655 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1110655 Buggy Mynah checked his watch. Ten o'clock. Hopefully his associates wouldn't be late. And speak of the devil... Two silhouettes approached him from the shadows of an alleyway, one vaguely feminine, the other masculine. They paused a long way off, and he caught a whisper almost no one else would have heard at that distance. "Ready when you are, boss." Mynah grinned and nodded. They knew the plan. Without another world he turned and strode straight toward the bank, hands in his pockets. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:17:22 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1110708 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1110708 Beebee2121 "Yeah," Nicky eyed the guy suspiciously. Was she wasting her time or what? "You Madam Carters' kid?" She couldn't imagine such a high-ranking criminal royalty having an offspring like this guy. She fished her pockets for a lighter and a beaten up pack of cigarettes. It was a nasty habit and she often wondered when she picked it up. Probably sometime around her other 'nasty' habits. With practiced ease, she lit up and blew out a puff of smoke. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:45:03 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1110804 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1110804 Queen of all Insects As 10 struck the time Gopher, Spirit, and Dain were headed out of the inn and down to the bank. Gopher smiled as his stared at the marvelous black bank. " Just so were clear we are after a guy named Alcapone ", Gopher said codly. " So heres the plan Spirit you are gonna use your power and carry Dain to the top of the bank, then when you'll land signal be and ill transfer my soul into the bank controling it disabling the security then you guys can get in and we can get 5,000 dollars and stop Alcaphone also if you see anyone else kick their ass". Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:51:43 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1110828 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1110828 Buggy Before Gopher and the others could get inside the bank, however, the sounds around them became oddly muffled. Some sort of commotion was going on in the building, but silently. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:51:19 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1111250 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1111250 Ninja-chan [Wapahh, quick post. Dunno what to do with Zoey right now, so I'll just post for these two. Beck can be pretty much anywhere, by the way, if he'd needed or someone can run into him or whatever.] Ria sighed quietly to herself as she scrolled through photos on her camera. She'd just left a friend's house, and she wished she hadn't. The humidity out here was disgusting. Pushing her hair off her forehead, she glanced up at the bank across the street. She frowned curiously. Something seemed to be going on over there, but what? -- Beck exhaled smoke slowly, glad for the opportunity to stop and enjoy a cigarette. He was outside in the muggy air, but it didn't bother him so much anymore. It was just another evening on the job. Glancing at the dying cigarette, he puffed out another breath - smokeless this time - and crushed it under his shoe. God. It seemed like ages ago he picked up the habit. He kept telling himself he needed to quit - but he had the feeling there was just nothing for it. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:09:36 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1111717 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1111717 the flipr kid Chelsea smelled the cigarette smoke before she saw the man, standing in the shadows around a dimly flickering streetlamp. She'd quit smoking years ago -- she didn't want to spend her last years with cancer in a hospital -- but the smell of the smoke, as always, made her want to draw it deep into her lungs and breathe it out. She gave herself a mental kick. It wasn't worth it. "Hey," she called to the man. It was too dark to see his face yet. "You lost?" Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:41:40 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1112079 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1112079 andreeacarmen (can i get an update of what happened guys? i was under a lot of pressure the last few days and RP wasn't my priority.) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:25:01 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1112554 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1112554 Contemptus ((Well, considering the thread's only at two pages, you haven't missed much. There's a group of people in a no-tell motel, and there's a heist going on at a bank that's just started, more or less, with two seperate groups trying to work in the same space. That's it.)) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:18:28 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1112967 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1112967 andreeacarmen (thank you Contemptus. I will make my move then too) Once more Daia had to face the dreadful mornings. Every since she became even freakier than she saw herself to be mornings were a nightmare: wake up calls, smells, noises. Luckily she noticed she doesn't need the alarm anymore and she would wake up instinctively, but the smells? How would she stop herself from feeling them from her own bedroom. That morning she gave up trying to sleep some more. Her mother had prepared her something great at home and her room mate was heating up her food apparently. She was pissed, she jumped from the bed and went to the kitchen. Her room mate was startled. Daia said no word. She split the food in half, got her package and headed back to her room. She readied herself for college. In 10 minutes she was out on the door grumpy as usual. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:56:40 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114236 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114236 Buggy ((Uh, it's 10 PM, just a heads-up. Daia shouldn't be getting ready for class unless she's taking night courses.)) Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:19:00 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114286 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114286 Ninja-chan Beck glanced up. "No, just stopped for a smoke." He was tempted to get another cigarette already even as he pushed himself away from the wall and took a step out of the shadows. No wonder the voice was familiar. He knew this woman from work. "It's Prescott. On patrol around here?" he asked in his quiet, unhurried manner. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:36:50 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114319 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114319 Buggy Oliver frowned down at the soda the waitress had placed on his table. It was that orange stuff that parents got their kids because it didn't have caffeine in it. He probably could have used the caffeine, personally, but he'd bought it because it was what Jenny always got when they went to restaurants. And for whatever reason, he was feeling particularly nostalgic tonight. His eyes turned to the fries he'd been halfheartedly munching at for the past few minutes, though he wasn't really looking at them. Jenny was off at a university in California. He hoped she was doing all right. Maybe he'd call her, if they didn't get a call in-- His two-way squawked, and he smiled grimly. Nope, no chance of that in this town. He looked over to the other cops he'd been eating with. "Hey, we've got a call." Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:37:57 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114392 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114392 andreeacarmen Ever since Daia noticed she became 'freakier' than usual she had decided to move from the rented apartment she was sharing with a room mate into a hostel with no-sharing basis. She felt lonelier than ever but she no longer had to face the dreadful mornings. Mornings were a nightmare: wake up calls, smells, noises. Luckily she noticed she doesn't need the alarm anymore and she would wake up instinctively, but the smells? How would she stop herself from feeling them from her own bedroom. She decided to take a walk that night. She needed some air and some noise to think. She usually opted for silence, but it was too quiet and felt miserably enough thanks to her loneliness. She got out in some casual clothes, a bit too thin for that night, and shivered on the road to the town center. "Why ME!?", she shouted on what seemed to be an empty road except for the few cars passing by. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:53:25 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114519 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114519 Queen of all Insects Gopher, Spirit, and Dain heard the muffled sounds of commoion in the bank. Gopher and co heard guns being cocked and they looked behind them." Alcapone" Gopher said. " wait if he's there then who the hell is in there" Dain said stupfied. Alcapone pulled out a black bag with 10,000 dollars in it. "We've got it all theres still some money in thier. "If you want it we wont stop you". Alcapone pulled out a cigar, smoked and was out on his marry way. Gopher focused and he sent his soul straight into the bank taking control doing so he used the secuirity cameras he swa three people stealing money. Gopher focused once more and sent his soul back into his body. " Guys get in that van now the people in their are master theifs but were not after them" Gopher said. The three ran hurriedly to the van and hid under the car. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:48:25 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114732 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114732 Contemptus Clyde glanced off towards Oliver -- a good kid and a good cop, as far as she could tell -- when he spoke and nodded crisply. "What've we got?" she asked, and reached for her mug. She leaned back in her chair and drained the last few mouthfuls of coffee, the grit of undesolved sugar familiar in her mouth. She was new on this force, new in this town, so she'd been careful. She didn't call attention to herself, didn't try to make friends. She did her job and she went home, which made group-meals like this particularly awkward. Nothing against them, but she'd prefer to be on her own, especially when she was still getting a feel for the people here. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:21:03 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114860 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114860 Buggy Oliver smiled ruefully. "Bank's being robbed. Again. Looks like we're going to have to cut our meal short." He stood up and stretched his gangly frame as he considered Clyde. She seemed like the real deal, though he wasn't about to get his hopes up. It was all too possible she was just discreet about the people she took bribes from. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:23:50 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114999 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114999 Sunflakes “Yeah,” Kaelin muttered, at first surprised that she’d figured that out. Nobody seemed to realize they were related, even on the rare occasions when they actually interacted. His mom must have told her who she was meeting. “How much did she tell you?” The woman obviously didn’t have a problem with smoking. He lifted his own cigarette back to his lips and inhaled deeply. --------- Just a step past the shabby motel, Merrit jerked to a halt, suddenly remembering something. He had to go make a deposit at the bank – the cash-by date on his check expired tonight. He swore. It would take several minutes to get back to the bank, and then at least five to cash the check. He might not make it to the 10:30 bus. Shaking his head at his own stupidity, he turned around and booked it back the direction he’d come. --------- “Ah, no, we charge per night. Eighty dollars a night. What can I book you for?” Sheila asked, shooting him a sugary smile. Totally forced, too. She rarely felt like smiling sincerely these days. Right now, she either wanted to make out passionately with an attractive man, or curl up in a fetal position and sob. She most definitely did not want to be forcing smiles at shadowy customers in a no-star motel. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:08:00 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1115136 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1115136 Contemptus Clyde grimaced and dropped a twenty on the table next to her untouched meal. She stood, uniform creaking in its newness, and smoothed at her hair, trying to tame it back into the knot it was caught in. She stretched her arms abover her head and grinned a little when her spine arched and cracked. Tension drained away. "Looks like. This sort of thing happen often? I'd heard this was a crooked city, but I don't think I've got the scope of it yet." Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:17:27 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1115159 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1115159 Contemptus Oz smiled a bit more, though his eyes were tired and his mouth drawn, "Three nights, please. King sized bed, if you have it, queen if not." He helped himself to a mint from the bowl off to one side, slipped it into his mouth as he glanced over his shoudler to make sure his companion hadn't wandered off. It was a valid concern -- he'd nearly left her at a truck stop, once. "So," he said, friendly as always, glancing down at her nametag for a split-second, "What's you do to get stuck working the graveyard shift...Sheila?" Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:35:52 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1115222 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1115222 ArtsyGal Eve shifted, a bored, half asleep look on her face. Sheila had been late, again, which wasn't too surprising, it actually meant Eve had gotten a few extra minutes in front of the air conditioner . . . of course, that hadn't been entirely pleasant, as it kept belching foul smelling clouds of dusty air that was far warmer than it ought to have been. Depending on her mood Shelia would either completely ignore her presence, or kick her out the second she was finished with the people at the desk. They were an interesting pair, she wondered what they were doing here, especially what kind of business they were doing that would warrant having to stay in this rotten bucket of mold, dust, and seeping smoke. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:18:55 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1115473 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1115473 Buggy "Way too much," Oliver replied. He looked and sounded tired. "It's a little discouraging. You know, sometimes I wish things would just stay fixed for a while so it felt like we were making progress." He put down money for his food plus a tip, then headed to the patrol car. "Ever handled a situation like this before?" Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:44:46 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1115653 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1115653 the flipr kid "Prescott?" Chelsea stepped closer, till she could make out his face in the gloom. "Hmm. Yeah. I'm patrolling. What about you?" The cigarette smoke was throwing her off -- she wanted one and didn't want it, and she couldn't understand how he always seemed to be smoking the things without some...reaction. He put away several packs of them a day as easy as breathing. She didn't get it. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:49:20 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1119817 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1119817 Beebee2121 "Something about some radiation in the city that's giving people some... issues. Have you heard anything about it?" Nicky would find out about much Kaelin knew about it before letting on how much she knew. She had already convinced a few of her "clients" that she had a power from the radiation. Maybe she could dupe him into thinking that as well. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:12:20 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1119839 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1119839 Sunflakes “What?” Kaelin asked, totally bewildered. The woman’s random comment about radiation threw him off a bit. And what did she mean by issues? Radiation did have a tendency to do that, didn’t it? “That’s…not what I’m here for. I don’t know about that. This is about a guy we need behind bars.” ------ “Oh, I’ve got a day job at a hair salon,” Sheila told him, settling down in the office chair and checking him out a room, “but it don’t pay enough to pay to the bills. So I’ve gotta work nights here. It’s not too bad, though. Work at the salon don’t start until 12:30, so I got from about five to eleven to catch a few winks each mornin’.” Giving him a cheerful smile, Sheila handed him his key. “Room 231, second floor. King-sized bed. If you change your mind about how long you be stayin’, just tell me and I’ll add it up. Y’can pay on yer way out.” Noticing his lady friend out of the corner of her eye, she turned to her. “I wouldn’t eat those, hun. God knows how long they’ve been sittin’ there gatherin’ dust. Probably brake your jawbone.” Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:40:19 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1120915 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1120915 Beebee2121 "Then why didn't you say so in the first place!" Nicky snapped. Wasting all her breath on some- whatever. He wasn't the worst client she's had. "Who's the guy?" She stuck the cigarette in her mouth to keep her hands free to dig around in her pockets. She produced a small notepad and pencil because she had the memory of a gnat. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:48:10 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1120950 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1120950 Contemptus Clyde found herself falling into step with Oliver easily, shadowing him to the cruiser and slipping into the passenger's side. "Oddly enough, no," she said casually, "I came from a po-dunk town, born and raised -- the most excitement I found was the odd B&amp;E, or a traffic accident. I suppose I'll get enough practice here, though." She pause,d then added, feeling a touch defensive at her own inexperience, "Like I said, small town." - Oz smiled at Sheila and took his key. He flipped out his wallet and tucked the key away, before he casually plucked out a twnety and slid nit across the desk. He offered another smile, slight and genuine, "Thanks so much, Miss Sheila, I'll be sure to swing by if anything changes. And here's hoping your night is a good one, alright? We've been all across this country on business and I don't think we've met a clerk quite as cheery as you." His smile widened into a crooked grin, friendly as anything, "Anyway, have a good night. If you need help with anything-" If you're going to be robbed, was politely hinted, but unsaid, "-you know where to find us." He tucked his wallet back into his pocket and turned, "C'mon, babe, room's ready." Kane spun on her heel, candy forgotten, and trotted over like a particularly well-trained pet. She tossed an easy grin as Sheila, along with a little wave, "Thanks," she chirped, "Have a good night. You too," she added, with a glance at the girl reading an ancient magazine. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:09:15 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1121046 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1121046 ArtsyGal Eve almost snorted at the man's comment, but choked it down in time. She could just imagine him adding, "like, if you need help cleaning your cash register." She jerked her head in return to the girl's parting comment, a slightly questioning look on her face, as though she couldn't believe someone had actually paid any mind to her at all. She watched them from under her lashes as they headed for their room before risking a glance at Sheila, just great, that certainly didn't help her. Sheila would remember she was here now. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:14:45 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1121073 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1121073 Buggy "You'll have a lifetime's worth of experience here in a month," Oliver said dryly as he turned on the siren and took off down the road. The bank wasn't far away. The first thing Oliver noticed as he swung the car around to the curb was how quiet everything was. The robbery was supposed to have started not long ago, right? Wasn't it a little too soon for them to have all the hostages down and under control? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:54:17 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1121244 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1121244 Ninja-chan "Same. Not that I've seen much going on." Surprisingly. Beck inhaled some of the lingering smoke and stifled a cough just as his radio crackled. He listened, then said, "Guess we'd better get over to the bank." Ria, who had been standing there not too far away with her camera clutched to her chest, looked over as the cop car wailed up. OhmyGod, so there really was something going on! It was just so quiet Ria couldn't be sure. She lingered where she was, watching with wide, curious eyes. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:58:02 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1121483 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1121483 Sunflakes "You, too, sweetheart," Sheila said with a smile, this time genuine. The two walked out of the room, but Sheila kept smiling. What a nice man! She fingered the bill and gaped. He'd left her a twenty. Nobody tipped that much, especially not customers slipping in during her graveyard shift. They were usually so raunchy, she was lucky to get anything. She looked back up from her desk, staring the direction the man had left. Seeing that girl Eve out of the corner of her eye, Sheila turned to her, pursing her lips. "You better not make a racket if your plan is t'stay there," she told her, though Eve never made a peep. --------- When the officer snapped at him, Kaelin flinched like he thought she would hit him. However, she just dug in one of her pockets and pulled out a notebook and pencil, asking him who the guy was. "He calls himself Mynah," Kaelin started. Personally, he found that choice of name incredibly feminine, but then again, he didn't really have much room to talk. But at least he hadn't named himself. "Real name's Roger Uley. Here's his file." He extended the documents he was carrying toward the officer. "Has some pictures, some of his information, whatever we could scrounge up. Apparently he crossed Ms. Delaney Carter at some point, and she wants him locked up, at least five years." He paused, trying to remember if there was anything else. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:13:08 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1122971 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1122971 ArtsyGal Eve nodded silently, going as far as to curl her legs up under her in the big, dusty chair. <em>Because I've been as loud as a big band up 'til this point</em> she bit her tongue though, Sheila was in a good mood this evening and Eve wasn't about to push it. Leaning her head back she ticked down the pitiful list of information she'd been able to gather this evening, then again, this lobby wasn't exactly the pinnacle of flowing information. Still, the couple who'd checked in might be interesting to watch, he'd certainly managed to improve Sheila's mood, must have been a pretty good tip. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:21:47 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1122995 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1122995 Beebee2121 Nicky quickly wrote down a few notes and took the folder. "Five years, huh?" She said as she flipped through the documents. A pharmacist gone rogue? Shouldn't be too hard to catch. She narrowed her eyes at a picture of him. He looked familiar... "Alright," she closed the folder. "I'll do it." Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:31:43 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1123025 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1123025 Contemptus "Well, there's the upside at least," Clyde said, with a half-hearted smile. She smoothed her hair back and took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves as they pulled up. She tensed slightly, unease prickling down her back at the strange....mutedness surrounding the bank. The air felt heavy, smothering, and from more than just the intolerable heat. She rolled her shoulders back to work out some tension, and got out of the car slowly, glancing around. "That's.... strange," she said lowly, with a look towards her partner. -- The door to the motel room had barely closed before Oz was prying it open. "Well, at least we've got a place," he was saying to Kane, who was hot on his heels. "MIght as well get the bags now before it gets much darker -- you want to stay--" "No,"she said brightly, and tossed his a smile. He grinned back and held the door for her when they cut through the lobby. Oz offered a quick wave to Sheila, anod to the girl she'd been talking to, and ducked out after his lady. They had things to do, after all. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:24:19 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1123181 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1123181 Buggy "Yeah. I don't like it." Oliver picked up his two way and started to bark into it. "This is Edinburgh, I'm at... a..." His voice trailed off. He frowned and rubbed his throat, then tried again. This time no noise came out at all. "Yeah... I can't really let you do that," came a voice from behind them in the parking lot. Oliver spun around but didn't see anything. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:34:34 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1123209 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1123209 the flipr kid Chelsea shrugged. "A'right. Let's go." She turned and set off down the street towards the bank, wondering just who was behind the attempted robbery this time. It didn't sound like any of her 'clients', as she thought of them. They'd be subtler. They wouldn't want to risk getting caught by anyone other than her, or doing anything too bold. ((Crappy post; I apologize.)) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:08:40 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1123343 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1123343 Sunflakes "Alright. Here's the upfront," Kaelin said, slipping an envelope out of his jacket pocket and extending it toward her. He honestly didn't know how much it was, but he hoped it would satisfy her. She'd surprised him by how quickly she'd agreed, and he didn't want anything to mess that up. One of the many sirens that always screamed through the city at night grew steadily louder and stopped nearby, close enough that Kaelin could see the red and blue lights flashing against the building opposite. Instinctively, he stiffened, growing wary. --------- Sheila nodded and smiled at the man and his girlfriends as they cut back through, returning his little wave. She wondered what their names were. Maybe she would ask them when they came back. No, that would be weird, wouldn't it? Sheila wasn't really sure. It seemed like a perfectly normal thing to ask someone you were talking to their name, but she wasn't actually talking to them anymore. She should have asked when they <em>were</em> talking. The air-conditioning shuddered on, and Sheila shivered, glancing around the room in annoyance. Did it have to be any colder in here than it already was? --------- Merrit stopped a few hundred yards before the bank and quickly scratched his plans of cashing his check there. A police car sat parked in front of it, lights flashing and sirens blaring, and a few cops mingled outside of the building, looking tense. Merrit took a few steps closer, trying to figure out what they were doing, and suddenly everything went quiet. It was like someone at just dropped a muffler on the world. Everything seemed muted, smothered; even the siren sounded quieter than it had just a second ago. What had just happened? Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:25:02 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1127325 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1127325 Beebee2121 NIcky quickly took the envelope and peeked inside it. Satisfied, she stuck it in her back pocket just as her radio started rattling off something about a robbery. "Ah, hell," She said when the cruiser came down the street. Had the bank been robbed just now? She didn't even notice. Nicky dropped the cigarette and crushed it under her shoe. "We're done here. I'll get your guy in about a week." She walked away from the bank, not wanting to get caught at the scene of a crime doing some other illegal stuff. She spoke into her walker, "What was that, Edinburgh? You cut out towards the end." Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:17:12 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1127476 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1127476 Buggy The only thing that came over Nicky's two-way was static. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:19:08 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127486 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127486 Contemptus Clyde looked to her partner sharply. Oliver didn't look hurt -- hadn't been hit in the throat and at all. So his muteness alarmed her. She turned and stared into the dark, with steely, narrowed eyes, gaze flitting to and fro, trying top lock onto the cause. One hand rested on her gun. "Come out," she said, "C.P.D, Coolsville Police Department; I won't ask again." Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:38:46 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127541 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127541 Buggy "Wrong way, sweetheart." The voice had come from just behind her this time. Oliver jerked around to look, eyes narrowed to slits, but no one was standing there either. Slowly he pulled out his own gun as well. He could worry about what was going on with his voice later; they needed to take this guy down. All the normal sounds of traffic and the like began to fade as well, until all Clyde or Oliver could hear was each other moving around. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:43:06 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127549 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127549 Contemptus Clyde turned sharply, bringing up an arm to strike at the man --because it was a man, goddamnit -- all but whispering in her ear. She didn't stumble when there was nothing there, but a cold sweat broke over the back of her neck, and the hair on the back of her arms stood at attention. Instead she turned her gaze to the bank -- or, more importantly, the bank doors. Could be a distraction. She'd figure out why she was selectively deaf later. "Well," Clyde said, her voice as steady as her hands on her gun, "This is unnerving. Oliver, I take it the selective deafness isn't just me? A nod will do." Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:49:12 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127564 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127564 Buggy Oliver nodded with the ghost of a smile. <em>It's not just me, that's a good sign.</em> "Don't worry about it too much." This time the voice came from near Oliver, who just barely kept himself from jumping. "People usually get spooked when they first meet me, you know. Your reactions are perfectly natural." Oliver was getting spooked whether he wanted to admit it or not, and that was irritating. What was this guy, the world's best ventriloquist? He looked to Clyde and motioned for her to keep talking to this whack-job. The longer they talked, the more likely he'd make a mistake, and the more likely it'd be that they could find where he was. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:54:59 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127585 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127585 Beebee2121 Nicky frowned at her device and played with the transmission a bit. Still static. She looked over her shoulder to where the cruiser was parked. Oliver and Clyde were outside waving their guns around like they were insane or something. "I work with a bunch of idiots," She muttered under her breath and stalked towards them angrily. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:55:31 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127586 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127586 Contemptus "Are they?" Clyde asked after a pause. She met Oliver's eyes, nodded a touch, and rolled her shoulders back. She slipped her gun back into her holster, kept her hands loose, her shoulders relaxed and her knees slightly bent -- ready to run or fight if she had to, "So you do this to everyone you meet then? Just...shut off the background white noise? Hell of a trick, that." Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:00:06 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127602 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127602 Buggy "Eh, not everyone. That was an exaggeration." It came from above them now, as though the man were standing in mid-air. "Usually I only do this when I want to make an impression on someone. Speaking of which, who's your friend?" Oliver's eyes darted to Nicky. He held his hand up and shook his head vigorously for her to stay away. "Oh don't be a spoilsport; she can join us." As Nicky approached, she'd find the background noise fading from her hearing as well. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:10:09 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127638 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127638 Beebee2121 Nicky narrowed her eyes suspiciously at Oliver. She didn't let his warning hinder her steps. "What? Are you guys on drugs or somethin'?" She didn't notice the fading background noise at first. "Say something, man." She glared at Oliver and then to Clyde. Something was off. Something was... missing. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:17:21 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127659 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127659 Buggy Frustration was something Oliver was all too familiar with. With a scowl, he mouthed two words to Nicky. <em>I CAN'T.</em> "Nope, no drugs are involved in this performance, unless they're on something they haven't told me about." The voice came from a point near Nicky's feet. "I'm Mynah by the way. Who are you?" Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:23:14 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127679 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127679 Beebee2121 Nicky shook her head at Oliver. She didn't know how to read lips. She staggered back a few steps from where she heard the voice. What the hell? She looked around for the ventriloquist and found nothing but an empty street. "I'm Nicky," She said gruffly as she did whenever she introduced herself. The radiation must have given this guy his powers, but she couldn't really say that out loud. They'd think she was crazy like the last person she'd mentioned it to. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:36:49 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127727 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127727 Ninja-chan [I apologize for the crappy quality of my posts in general. xD] Beck followed, thinking about smoking another cigarette already. He refrained, though, keeping silent for the most part until they arrived at the bank. He frowned faintly. Something was going on over there. "What the hell...?" Ria, perched over on a bench, was taking a few discreet photos of the scene. Who knew when one might need them later? Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:53:00 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127792 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127792 Contemptus "So, Mynah," Clyde said, casual -- though her eyes never stayed on anything long, still trying to spot him -- as she could, "What exactly are you trying to pull then? You have people in the bank, or is this just a typical night for you, getting your kicks? That in mind, Nicky, mind peeking in on the bank? It's why we were called in the first place." Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:20:47 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127891 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1127891 Buggy "Maybe one, maybe the other. You never know. But Nicky-- mind if I call you that-- I think you should think twice about going into the bank. Something bad might happen to someone; you never know. I'm something of a freak after all." Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:09:41 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1128268 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1128268 Beebee2121 Nicky started towards the bank with a hand on her gun, but stopped in her tracks at Mynah's warning. She glanced between Clyde and the bank, unsure of what to do. She decided to bluff. "You know, I'm a bit of a freak, too." She scanned the tops of the buildings as if she were trying to figure out where he was. "So, you'd better let us go before I figure out which brain to scramble." Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:59:06 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1136543 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1136543 Contemptus Clyde glanced to Oliver, because, to be completely honest, this talk of freakhood like it was anything more than a label used for sulky teenagers full of self-loathing was starting to annoy her. She didn't know how Mynah was doing it -- though she could guess that he was throwing his voice, had bought some sort of scrambler for their two-wyas -- but it was almost as annoying as humouring him. "Answer the question, Mynah," she said, looking back towards the bank,"There are innocent people in there. Decent people who don't deserve to get hurt in the crossfire. So are you acting alone, or have you got people in that bank, hurting those people?" Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:11:28 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1136554 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1136554 Buggy "How do you know that ANYONE'S been hurt? And you're cold, Nicky, nowhere near close." There was a very slight edge to Mynah's voice now. "I'm not here to hurt anyone, necessarily. If everyone cooperates, everyone gets home without so much as a scratch." Oliver returned Clyde's glance and shrugged helplessly. He had absolutely no idea what was going on. If it weren't for his voice not working, he'd have thought Mynah just had too much time on his hands and had taught himself ventriloquism. One thing he DID know was that this was irritating, and the sooner this was dealt with the better. He started scanning the area around them at ground level just as Nicky had been scanning the rooftops. Nicky or Clyde might have seen a movement near the bank's door as a person walked across the threshold. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:52:54 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1137032 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1137032 Queen of all Insects Gopher, Spirit and Dain emreged from the bank with 2,000 dollars. They spotted Mynah Clyde, and Nicky. ''Oh shit' Gopher said. '' Gopher we need to leave now. Spirit pulled a small flashlight out of her bag nad pointed on her back. Suddenly great bliding wings of light emrged from Spirit's back. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:19:28 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1137080 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1137080 Buggy ((Uh, you do realize that Faraday and Reina are in there right now holding up the entire bank, right? We could make this make sense still, just wanted to make sure we were on the same page.)) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:26:41 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1137093 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=4#forum_thread_comment_1137093 Sunflakes ((Um, I might have accidentally claimed a large one without actually getting permission from anyone... But Kaelin's mom doesn't have to actually be completely in charge of it, she could just be a second-in-command type person or something. I don't want to throw anyone off. All I know is she's pretty influential.)) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:16:11 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1111488 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1111488 ArtsyGal ((Yep I think Sunflake did make one. We can always say that Sunflake's character shows up for the late night shift, just so that we wouldn't have taken over their character - but just an idea.)) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:47:35 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1109716 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1109716 Contemptus There was a pause. Oz blinked, seemingly put ill-at-ease by Sheila's sudden appearance. It was either that or the heat in the place had stunned him and started to melt his greymatter into unusable mush. He wet his lips and summoned up an easy smile. "Evening, miss," he said, "My friend and I are looking for a place to stay tonight." He glanced around, taking note of the run-down appearance, as well as the shady clientele, "And I was wondering; do you charge the rooms by the hour?" Behind him, Kane hummed a tune to herself -- Don't Fear the Reaper, if anyone bothered to listen in -- and poked around the lobby. She lit upwith a high, pleased noise, when she spotted an ancient candy machine and clip-clopped over to try and coax a gumball from it's depths, despite the stuck mechanism and dusty glass. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:01:39 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1111098 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1111098 andreeacarmen (darn it i will re-edit the reply Buggy) Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:46:42 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114514 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/role-playing-and-communal-story-building/threads/49763?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1114514