Almalthia

SOL CITY - Modern Slice of Life - Chapter 2 - Completed & archived. 2/2

Siobhan

Location: Club Aether

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Interaction: Joel @Pilatus

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Siobhan watched as Joel drummed his fingers on the table. Ratta tat. Ratta tat. Ratta tat. Looking around she thought. This is why I don't go out that often. Netflix and chill is normally my night. I'd look around for Lemony Snicket but this series of unfortunate events was caused by rabid fangirls taking an instant dislike to the female version of Count Olaf. Can't blame them. Boy I wish Paige had stuck around to see this. I can almost hear her maniacal laughter. I suppose we'll be here all night.

Joel grabbed her hand and Siobhan’s eyes cut to his face. He looked determined look on his face. She almost giggled at the fact that he looked a lot like Han Solo about to drag Princess Leia out of the Hoth base. Then he did just that. He went for a side exit that he'd apparently seen. Keeping a tight hold on her he moved people aside. Somebody rolled a nat 20 on their Perception check. And now I do feel like Leia getting dragged out of Hoth.

Just before they reached the door a bunch of gorillas burst into the room and people started to go flying. Shit!! Where's the ghost of Dian Fossey when you need her?!? Shit they're making it worse!!! Siobhan dodged out of the way of a broken table that some poor guy was tossed like a ragdoll into. She ooffed as Joel pulled her hard enough that she almost tripped. Catching her balance quickly and thanking Paige mentally for the push to take some Karate classes after learning a bit of the Genny story.

Siobhan was to busy keeping up with Joel to realize that they were home free till he almost fell out into the alley way. She planted her feet to keep their balance and he regained his and let go of her hand. She had never been so glad to see a car. She dashed to it and thought. I bet this is how Leia felt when she saw the Falcon. She had enough presence of mind not to slam the car door shut and jumped a little as Joel reached over to buckle her in. She could swear that he had four hands that were all moving at light speed as he got her buckled up. She was going to tell him she could get it but they were in a hurry and if he wanted to fasten her belt each time so be it. No complaints from this corner. I'm torn about the hand holding. I'm not a baby but at the same time I like that he's being protective or physically getting my attention. The rumble of the car as it came back on drifted through Siobhan and she was keyed up enough to lean her head and moan.

They were already sideways as the car swung on to the main drag of The Run with white smoke billowing from the rear tires and the elemental scream of the Japanese-tuned V8. Almost in slow motion, Joel looked an SCPD patrolman dead in the eyes mid-drift as the officer turned in to the club too late to change course and give chase. In two gear changes and an exhaust scream that echoed off storefronts and buildings, they were out of sight.

“I don’t think we’re goin’ back there for a while.” He said as if they had just left a bad restaurant. Siobhan laughed as they took the long way to Joel's place. She checked her phone and cracked up at Paige's snap shot of Victoria in cuffs being taken away. She responded quickly. <Priceless.>

Joel parked the car in the garage. She unbuckled and reached over to unbuckle him as well. “So I don't know ‘bout you but I need a beer or few and a movie or something to chill. You have Netflix right? I'd say Star Wars but I think I just relived the escape from Hoth. I know how Leia felt in that scene.”

SOL CITY - Modern Slice of Life - Chapter 2 - Completed & archived. 2/2

Ethan Aster

Location: Club Aether

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Interaction: Bodyguards; Band mates; Leo @CaptainSully & Dustynn @MissCapnCrunch

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Ethan unphased sat down on the couch provided as Giovanni handed him a cellphone. “We'll be just outside monitoring the police scanner just like we've been doing all night, Mr. Aster. If you need anything let me know.”

Ethan nodded and smirked at Giovanni who had single handedly took the wind out of the insecure bag of hot air cutting lamb. Hey took the phone and nodded. “I thought that might come in handy for a great security team. I know that's how you knew they were coming and I appreciate it. We'll be fine in here. If you'd wait just outside in the hall for the car that would be fine.” Ethan inclined he head as the bodyguards filed out then turned to the owner of the bar. “They're over zealous at times but it's their job. And I agree completely people are people no matter who pays their cheque. But it bothers me that someone as well informed as you claim to be accused my associates and I of calling the cops. If you were actually doing your job, rather than using this time to seduce this ravishing young lady”

Ethan flashed Dustynn a sexy grin. “who is too good for you by far.” He dropped the grin to a smirk. “Then you would have seen on the CCTV footage that none of us actually made a phone call. Besides that you would have noticed the situation long before it escalated to the level it got to. Although getting a new manager that lets you know that there is a problem or at least acts like he has a brain in his head might be a wise decision. Thank you for the offer of hospitality but when it comes with thinly veiled threats I prefer not to indulge. Watching bungled seductions and obvious displays of objectification to women curdle my stomach.”

There was a knock at the door and Giovanni popped in nodding at Ethan who nodded back. Ethan rose and smiled winningly at Dustynn. “If you come to your senses love and are free give me a ring.” Ethan handed her a card with his number on it then headed out the door.

They made it to the car relatively easily. Once in the car Ethan made his phone call. Giovanni supplied full names for the girls. “Nikki. I need the barracuda. No not us.” A pause like the phone was handed over. “Victoria Romus and Marinalia Olympus I think. Bar fight. Possible charges. Arrest. CCTV footage. Newspaper. Yes suppress everything. Yes I understand.”

SOL CITY - Modern Slice of Life - Chapter 2 - Completed & archived. 2/2

Ethan Aster

Location: Club Aether

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Interaction: Bodyguards; Band mates; Club Manager; Leo @CaptainSully & Dustynn @MissCapnCrunch

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Ethan watched the scene unfold as he tried to get through the crowd to Victoria. A couple of guys played the white knight and stepped in and the sycophant cracked one over the head with a beer bottle. Then things got really physical. He looked over and saw his bodyguard Giovanni slide up to him. “Evening Mr. Aster. We will now be retiring to the office due to the nights activities taking a physical turn. Need to remind you that you're due for an interview tomorrow with Miss Rita Haywood of the Sol City paper about your return home.”

Ethan nodded watching the girls get pepper sprayed he shook his head. That was a bad move on Victoria’s part or the blonde with her. “I understand Giovanni. Call Nikki and tell him I want The Barracuda on standby. They just sealed their fate in the drunk tank and will probably be charged for assault without provocation. See if there is a bond on them…” Ethan sighed as Giovanni escorted him away from the floor. “Just get me a phone I'll talk to Nikki.” Ethan was dragged away before he saw the pleading look for intervention. He met up with Paul and his bodyguard Antonio. Drew, who was pissed and Joseph who was equally pissed. And finally Tobias and Vinny. The bodyguards looked like quadruplets in black with the obvious Italian swarthy olive complexion, dark hair and eyes. The only thing that set them apart from one another was their personalities, which could be seen in the varying degrees of harshness.

They moved fluidly through the crowd to the STAFF ONLY door where they meet the Club Manager. Giovanni looked at the poor man and without emotion said. “Office. Now.”

The poor guy paled and pushed through the door and was followed by the entourage. “Mr. Virachelli. My boss is back there-”

Giovanni cut him off. “Good. He needs to be informed that the police are on their way. My clients will need a moment before their car arrives. Don't make me ask you again, I don't like it when people don't pay attention the first time.”

The club manager cowed lead them to the office and stalling tapped on the door. Antonio rolled his eyes saying “Non abbiamo tempo per questo Giovanni.” and opening the door on Leo and Dustynn.

SOL CITY - Modern Slice of Life - Chapter 2 - Completed & archived. 2/2

Siobhan

Location: Club Aether

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Interaction: Joel @Pilatus

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Siobhan was looking around nonchalantly enjoying the atmosphere and company. When she spotted a girl who seemed vaguely familiar walk by. Openly staring at the raven haired girl she watched her walk over to someone she did recognize. Marinalia. Which could only mean one thing. That was Victoria, the little formerly white rat was now black. Well Siobhan knew that while makeovers could change your attitude; she found they were more like Bill Cosby’s definition of coke. It intensified one's personality; if you're an Asshole you became more of one.

She shook her head and looked around till she felt that feeling you get when someone is looking intently at you. She looked back at the sisters. No it wasn't them. Looking around she saw Ethan Aster staring at her with a predatory look. She saw Joel flip him off and leaned closer.

Just as she was going to ask about Ethan a scuffle broke out and Joel pointed out a commotion then she saw a man get cuffed. And was that...Yes it was Paige!!! What in the world? Well that was quick. She's so cool!!! Wait she's not here to spy on me is she? No way. But if she put some kind of tracking device on me I'll be upset. Siobhan looked at Joel and saw his focus had shifted to a different part of the bar.

She looked over in time to realize that she was seeing someone confront Victoria and Marinalia. “Looks like the Ice Queen pissed someone else off tonight.” As she watched her eyes became wider as the girl swung a beer bottle upside Ashton’s head and cracked him with it. She winced and looked back over at Joel as he told her to drink up and that the cops would be there soon.

She grinned and chugged about three quarters of the beer as she heard yelling looking back over at the commotion. Startled she saw and smelt pepper spray fly into the crowd. Cutting her eyes back over to Joel she swallowed the last of the beer and wiped her mouth with the tips of her fingers. “So cops on the first night out with you? I think I remember reading somewhere that's supposed to mean you're dangerous. But then again you can't believe everything you read. Think we can get out of here before they show up? I quite liked the car ride here. I'd love to see the look on the face of that punk who doesn't know shit about cars if you showed up in her.” She was glad she had paid in cash so they could leave quickly. Which was the name of the game tonight apparently. A little miffed that Victoria and Marinalia cut her night short with their antics but c'est là vie, such is life. Trouble seemed to follow them around, like moths to a flame.

SOL CITY - Modern Slice of Life - Chapter 2 - Completed & archived. 2/2

Ethan Aster

Location: Club Aether

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Interaction: Vika & Marlin @PrinceAlexus

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Ethan looked around for Victoria. He hadn't seen her in the crowd around the stage. She was rather petite which he liked but made for getting lost in a crowd easy. He finally caught sight of her with her friend. She was trying to hide and doing a really bad job of it. He chuckled softly and called over a waiter. “Victoria Olympus and the little blonde she is sitting next to. Get their drinks replaced courtesy of Ethan Aster. Make sure they know who bought the drinks and that the invite to sit with us is still on the table.” He watched the waiter walk off but got caught up with a fan wanting an autograph. Wondering to himself when he was going to be able to talk to Victoria again.

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A waiter brought Marlin and Vika a refill. “Compliments of Ethan Aster the lead singer of The Sirens. For Victoria Olympus and friend. He wanted to let you know that the invitation to sit in the bands reserved section was still available. I think someone has a crush on you sweetheart. You go girl!! Get ‘em!!!!” The waiter winked and smiled at the girls as he walked off thinking nothing much other than it was romantic to say the least. A group of girls glared at the sisters.

The group of about six girls came over and glared at Vika and Marlin. One of them a tall thin blonde in a black Gothic style dress tapped her this season Prada heels. “Just who do you think you are accepting drinks and invite to sit from the lead singer of a band that you haven't even heard of?” She flipped her hair self importantly. “Bitches like you ruin everything for the rest of us. I mean seriously who'd want you; with your three seasons ago boots and pathetic skirt and top that you bought at a Goodwill? No fashion sense whatsoever. On top of that bet you're easy and you lie there like a fish and think you're great. Thinking the sad boy who took you home is going to be the one. Bet they don't return your phone calls or text messages either. Honey get some moves and you might get actually get a real man. Not that you'd know what to do with him. Cause if you dance like you fuck then you need to go back to the sandbox little girl. Leave the men for us women.”

She smirked and tossed her honey blonde hair as the girls around her snickered. “Oh and your little pathetic excuse for a friend here looks like she's waiting for someone to roofie her so she can get laid. Probably happens a lot.” The blonde smiled viciously as she directed her comments to Marlin. “Yes it's all your fault sweetie pie you make an easy target. Sad and pathetic is what your old lovers look for in girls. So you two little girls should send the drinks back and leave.” The group; of about what started out as around six girls had grown to about sixteen, at this point all pointing and laughing. Some even nodded emphatically and watched smirking. Others sneered and snickered. A few lewd comments directed at the sisters were heard. Things like “I've got some time to teach them how to fuck!!” and “I like fishing I'll take you home!!!”

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Done signing about what felt like the hundredth autograph Ethan looked over to the reserved section in hopes of seeing Victoria. No such luck. In fact what he did see was a face he hadn't seen in years. Joel Nicolosi with a gorgeous redhead? Well well well. That was something else to ponder for later. He'd have to go say hi. When he looked back at where he last saw his little goddess she looked like she was going toe to toe with some sycophant of his. Right. Time to step in. He shouldn't have made the gesture of the drinks. He headed over her way.

Marvel: Shadows and Secrets (18+)

Jocelyn Victoria Beatrice Harmon AKA Tonic

Jocelyn

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Location: Westside of the Theater District, East of Hell’s Kitchen; One the Streets and Avenues of Manhattan

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Interaction: Arvin Talon@Sewer Rat; Draku Rodriguez aka Draco@Draku69; Ava Alkaev@TwilightShadow; Finnlay MacTyre @sly13

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May 6th, 2012
The ride to the apartment was uneventful after that. Probably due to my doubling back. Quickly I parked the bike next to my Honda Civic and reaching into my jacket pocket I toss Lenora the keys to the car and hand her about 40 dollars. “Hop in and keep her running I will be right down. I am used to this. Sadly I pack light and live out of suitcases...well suitcase. Be out in a jiffy.”

I run up the stairs trying not to think about how Finnlay is probably not happy with me. How he's as close to a normal relationship I got and it scared me so I took off. For as long as I have been alive no one has ever come that close. Before I know it I am at my door and unlocking it. I stuff all the clothes in my suitcase which is indeed lying open. Thankfully I had washed all my clothes just yesterday at the laundromat. Then I grab the kit.

The kit is a one stop shop for getting the hell out of Dodge. Lighter fluid, matches, ammonia…basic necessities for arson and erasing my DNA. Ammonia gets splashed all over the bathroom. Bathtub, sink, toilet, floor everywhere. The same with the kitchen. Using ammonia soaked rags to wipe off cutlery that gets tossed in the sink. I am not taking it and this place is going up in smoke. Literally. The bed, couch, chairs lighter fluid in copious amounts. Then as I am walking out strike a match and it goes up in flames quickly. Doing the same to the couch and furniture I walk out the door and with gloves on close it. Rushing down the stairs I pull the fire alarm.

Getting back to Lenora I signal her to pop the trunk. As she does I put my things in the trunk and hop on the bike and start it up. I start to see people scrabble and gun the engine. Safe to say we are getting out of here. I toss the apartment keys along the way to the bar. She follows me back to the bar where just outside is Draco and Pretty Eyes. Amazingly unharmed. Apparently luck is still with us. I quickly write down the address of my place in Boston. “Here this is the address to my place in case we get separated. Oh you have the house key and the cash was if you need to fill up. I will get you there but just in case remember 63 Cart Path Road Weston, MA. I have to meet up with...a contact to get more cash and other things. Do not ask just know that I will be back after about a couple of hours with coffee and breakfast. We have to make this fast so in you go and off we go.” I sync up my bluetooth to my phone and put my hair in a low ponytail put my earpiece in then put on my helmet. Setting the phone to read texts or emails I rev the bike and speed off. I am sure that Lenora can keep up with me. About an hour out of Boston I get an email.‘I have some jobs that you could do for some quick cash it just depends on what your willing to do. And If you need a place to laylow and stay I can help you there to.’

Fortunately luck seems to be holding and we get to the house just fine. I wave and speed off to the pre arranged meeting place not wanting to keep Finnlay waiting. I am about five minutes early and park and pull off my helmet walking over to the bandstand. Butterflies in my stomach and I am drag ass tired and hoping he does not blow me off.

SOL CITY - Modern Slice of Life - Chapter 2 - Completed & archived. 2/2

Siobhan

Location: Club Aether

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Interaction: Joel @Pilatus

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Siobhan composed herself as she and Joel walked into Club Aether. She checked her pockets to make sure she had her ID when asked for it. Putting her phone and wallet in the zip pockets of the jacket. She included the neatly folded hood in a side pocket as well.

Joel's posture changed, tensed a little. Siobhan peeked around him. Nothing out of the ordinary or at least she thought. People looked fine, no scuffle. There was no perceptible difference. Was it the karaoke? Well if it began to give them a headache they'd leave. Joel glanced back at her then leaned over and whispered in her ear. She shivered at his nearness. Went to highschool with Ethan Aster of The Sirens? Well that's pretty cool. She was a fan of theirs and some of their albums had been inspirational to her ever ravenous painting Muse. He also mentioned getting a table. She nodded listening to the songs that were coming from one of her favorite bands.

The moved around the outside of the club and got a table. They sat down and she motioned a waitress over and decided to order. “Two Blue Moons please.” The waitress nodded and brought back the order and Siobhan handed over the 7 dollars. She waited until the waitress walked away and looked at Joel pointedly. “To getting your heart's desire...may your libido be content as well.” She grinned wickedly and held out for the clink of Joel's beer before she was going to sip her beer.

SOL CITY - Modern Slice of Life - Chapter 2 - Completed & archived. 2/2

Ethan Aster

Location: Sol City Airport; Club Aether

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Interaction: Vika@PrinceAlexus

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Ethan found it cute that she swung to the Greek pantheon rather than the Roman one. He smiled down at her as he moved them to the dance floor. Wondering if she was as lively a dance partner as a conversationalist. Or would he have to coax her into breaking out of her shell? Would she be offended if he danced a little dirty? Would he care? He decided to save the dirty stuff for later and kept it pretty tame.

He had some fun moves that he was pretty sure made her smile and he leaned down and said in her ear making sure his lips brushed skin with each subsequent syllable. “I'm going to go sing and then I might get mobbed but you and your friend,” Nodding to Marlin, “can sit with me and the guys. I'll introduce you.”

The couple of songs that they were out for before he walked her back to her spot at the bar as he kissed her cheek and walked over to the closest of his band members Tobias. Who was chatting with a girl with a pixie cut that looked like a hot version of Jodi Foster. He tapped Tobias on the shoulder and motioned to the stage with a jerk of his head. Tobias nodded and excused himself making his way toward the stage.

Ethan located Paul who was flirting with a girl with blonde pigtails that looked way too young to be drinking. Unless she had a fake ID. Ethan shook his head excused Paul and himself chastising Paul about his Lolita obsession and how one day he was either going to demand birth certificates or be in very big trouble. He nodded to the stage and Paul lit up like a sparkler. Nodding Paul made his way to the stage. While Ethan went to find Drew.

Drew was neck deep in fans. He collected them like moths to a flame. Ethan grinned catching Drew's eye and nodded. Drew nodded back and made his way to the stage with a crowd of females following his swagger. A massive amount of them broke off and waylaid the KJ as the guys got on the stage after the last singer completed their song. The four of them walked on stage and Ethan motioned the lead guitarist over. “Hey man you guys take a break and we'll fill in for free for a couple of sets.” Ethan handed the guy 150 in cash 50 for each. Drums, both guitarist, lead and bass. The guy shrugged and handed over his guitar and explained to the other guys who nodded and handed over the instruments to The Sirens.

Ethan pulled down his hood and grabbing the microphone he began an introduction to die for… “Good evening Sol City.” Paul the lead guitarist and a bit of a show off did an impressive run grinning and getting the attention of everyone else in the club. “That would be Paul.” Ethan indicated Tobias. “Tobias is on bass.” Tobias flexes through a series of complex chords and a huge riff that makes sure he is ready for whatever. “Drew is in the back on drums.” The beat that Drew lays down goes from We Will Rock You’s iconic beat to the rolling thunder that is reminiscent of Def Leopard’s epic drum solos back to We Will Rock You so smoothly you could swear that it was all one song. He ends with a flourish and Ethan looks out over the crowd and that smoldering sexy look he gives makes his next words sound like pure sex. “I'm Ethan and we are The Sirens.” There is a roar of approval from fans and Ethan lifts his hands for quiet. “We're going to do sing a couple of songs for you as an impromptu little concert then let the Karaoke flow afterwards. If you're interested in more let us know and we can work it in. We're regular guys so you can come talk to us over there.” Ethan points to a reserved section toward the back. “Just a little gossip. We're back to stay!!! Now let me hear you if you're having a great time!!!” Ethan's voice is hypnotic and even people who look like they wouldn't normally get excited about their music, which would be more hard rock borderline metal, are excited. They started into the first song. “Well I don't know where they come from. But they sure do come. I hope they comin' for me. And I don't know how they do it but they sure do it good. I hope they doin' it for free. They give me cat scratch fever. Cat Scratch Fever” Ethan struts around the stage and hams it up. His singing voice perfectly on pitch as if the song was made for him. “This next one has been around in a ton of movies and we love jamming out to it. So without further adieu…” The drums and guitar started in on their next song Immigrant Song. Ethan belted out the highs and lows in perfect pitch and syncopation in the song. They finished with the crowd breaking into a deafening roar. They existed the stage and went to the sectioned off area as quickly as possible...which wasn't all that quickly.

Marvel: Shadows and Secrets (18+)

Jocelyn Victoria Beatrice Harmon AKA Tonic

Jocelyn

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Location: Work, Bar called The Rum House; Westside of the Theater District, East of Hell’s Kitchen

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Interaction: Patrons; Eric Brooks aka Blade@Chain; Arvin Talon@Sewer Rat; Draku Rodriguez aka Draco@Draku69; Jord Artac@jorcool; Slingshot@webboysurf; Ava Alkaev@TwilightShadow

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May 6th, 2012

While I am braiding my hair and wrapping it into a bun I state. “So I am headed out now. I have a car at my flat so I can get my stuff. Then will be back with some much needed...things. Lenora do you want to ride with me? It will be a tight fit but you should be fine on the bike. I will give you the keys to my car and whoever is going with me to Boston I have a place where we can lay low while I get some cash.” My hair done I look around and notice that luck seems to be on our side as all the cameras have been destroyed. I open the register and snag some of the cash tallying it out to about what I would have made tonight sans tips. It was enough for me to fill up both vehicles and have some left to feed myself. Now I have more people to think about.This was not stretching far enough this time around. I really needed a steady job. Thank god the Boston house had been bought and paid for about 15 years ago. I motion for Lenora to follow and I head out the back grabbing my helmet and handing it off to her as she gets on. I know that I would survive a crash but neither she nor the bike would. I hoped she knew how to lean with someone on a bike.

I start up the bike and the wail of a siren off in the distance getting closer. “Oh bloody hell just what we need.” I glance over my shoulder and shout. “Hang on.” Apparently response time was a little lacking but after what happened earlier today I can be forgiving. I just wish it had not been this fast. I peel out and hope that no one thinks staying at the bar was a good idea. It looked like someone robbed the place mowing down patrons as they went.

Apparently we had bigger problems. Blue and red flashing ones as I sped toward 8th Avenue. Of course the luck from earlier had to run out at some point as I saw no one else on the road except the cop that saw me gunning down 47th Street like hell was following me. He promptly started to pull around and pursue me. Ballocks.

SOL CITY - Modern Slice of Life - Chapter 2 - Completed & archived. 2/2

Siobhan

Location: Old Sol International Airport

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Interaction: Joel @Pilatus

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Joel smirked and reached over to help her with the belts. Siobhan watched his hands as he tightened the straps down properly and fastened them together maneuvering around her shoulders, waist and chest. Making sure she was safe in the car was more important than flirting for the moment. Parental as it seemed, she was sure there was a reason find out why soon enough. Looking up at him through her lashes she had to admit that he looked like he was enjoying it a little bit. The closeness between them felt natural and it was evident she was genuinely glad to be there. She hoped it was the same for him.

With a small wave to the assembly he moved the sequential gearbox into first and pulled off the pallet slowly. She could hear the tires squeaking over the concrete floor, biting down even at a crawl. A few of the workers moved their hands in circular motions looking for him to light them up, but he resisted the urge. He activated the high-beams then caused the high-powered LED bulbs to pulse rapidly. He made sure everyone was out of the way and he was clear before giving them all what they wanted. It was just a short burst of power, but the tires lit up instantly in white smoke and that was enough as they growled away. Showing off in the traffic lane wasn’t exactly smiled upon. She laughed giddily.

Joel looked over at Siobhan, his face only lit by the faint glow of the controls, “Checkmate.” He said. The word was barely audible over the growl of the exhaust that exited behind her seat, but she read his lips grinning.

Having someone who knew the roads let Siobhan relax and enjoy the ride. She knew he'd take care of them. For once in her life other than her dad she let a male take control. And it was strangely liberating. Or was it really that strange? Joel turned on to the old highway that led back to the city and purposefully increased the speed gradually until the telephone poles were going by like fence-posts. Siobhan’s heart raced faster as the speed increased. She was so excited she knew she'd never get to sleep, anytime soon that is. She had to remember to breathe and that was a chore at times. Then the tingles started. It was a vibrating, goose bump, fuzzy, dizzy feeling.

The intersection for the 923 Loop blinked in the distance and they were there in seconds blazing by a Shell station with the cackling rumble of deceleration her laughing breathlessly. The light for the turning lane was green and the howl of the exhaust reverberated beneath the overpass as he swung up the ramp and really put his foot in it causing the rear end to come around slightly. Joel ever so slightly corrected the wheel to counter it grinning broadly the whole time. Siobhan turned her head his way and grinned back excitedly. She was loving this giddy, breathless and tingling all over sensation. Oh this needs to happen more often.

They hit the highway and he blasted past a semi, and that was when they screamed along making it to the junction for 98 in less than a minute. The car wrapped around the curving on-ramp feeling like it was on rails and he went back up through the gears like a song nearly trance-like in his concentration and control. He seriously doesn't know how damned sexy he is?!

As lane markings blurred together into solid white lines Joel saw the exit coming up and relented on the accelerator. They coasted down the exit lane seeing the downtown glow of skyscrapers in the distance as Siobhan took the time to compose herself. Coming to stop for a traffic signal, he nudged her shoulder and leaned over so she could hear him, “Quick trip, huh?” He said with a smile in his voice apparent.

She didn't know if he had seen the half lidded look she gave him but she cleared her throat softly. Muttering “If you remembered how to breathe.”

It wasn’t far from the highway and they cruised under the streetlights and neon signs drawing glances from groups of pedestrians traveling up and down The Run. He held the high-beam flasher a few times enjoying himself immensely as they passed before carefully angling over the entrance of a club she'd never been to. She grinned as the car drew steady glances and some even pointed as they rumbled past the entrance and Joel gave a couple obligatory taps of the pedal bouncing the wild exhaust note off the side of the building. He swung around to some of the parking in the rear spotting a white GTR parked securely in the distance and backed in next to it. Then he shut the engine down.

“I haven’t been here in years,” He said to Siobhan glancing at the building. “I don’t think I know what this place looks like in the daylight,” He mused. “Used to be pretty cool though. Let’s get a drink and we’ll head back out and see what kinda trade we can stir up.”

Laughing huskily Siobhan unbuckled fingers fumbling but getting it undone. Awesome just advertise you're not put together after that wildly amazing ride. I might do something embarrassing, like kiss him; really kiss him, if he leaned over right now.

“Good a drink sounds great. Head clearing even.” Her voice was husky like that laugh and she mentally winced. Jesus I sound like a freaking sex kitten!! She cleared her throat. “Lead on Speed Racer.” Her voice still had that husky edge to it and she blushed slightly hoping the lighting, or lack thereof for the most part, hid what was painfully obvious. With her completion any bumps turned to bruises and blushing, like now was obvious. Sometimes she hated her fair skin.