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Post by Satoru Alabaster on Nov 15, 2010 15:00:30 GMT -5
Satoru typically didn't wait for customers, not even if they were some upper-crust's kids come to get the newest model to impress their friends. Actually, he made SURE not to wait, as a matter of fact he would make himself particularly busy. No, Satoru never waited for people like that. Ever. The only reason he was waiting now was as a favor for an old employee who had had grown rather fond of.
He lit a cigarette as he waited outside the entrance to the shooting range. There was apparently a bit of a problem going on, one that may require firepower to beat. Well, guns were what he was good with, and he didn't mind helping out Kage.
Now if only he would show up...
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Post by Eva King on Nov 15, 2010 18:51:29 GMT -5
Eva was staying around to help out Satoru. She wasn't getting paid, niether did she want to, she just liked helping out an old friend. And apparently there was a little group coming in to get some help with guns.
She stood not too far from her clan mate, wondering how long it would take until these people got here. Then she got to wondering, why were they in need of help anyway?
While she blonde tried running through different possibilities in her head, she looked up and noticed two brunettes walking over. Strange, the girl of the pair looked awfully familiar.
Hotaru had mixed feelings about going to the range. She had always hated guns, and only used them as an extreme last resort. She wasn't against violence obviously, she just thought using guns instead of your own fists was weak. Then again, she had yet to find Eva and actually learn how to fight again, or so she thought....
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Post by Jack King on Nov 15, 2010 19:02:55 GMT -5
Jack walked beside Hotaru. He knew she wasn't really all for coming there, but it was best that they were prepared for Aiden. Besides, he didn't want Hotaru getting hurt, and he wasn't sure how well he'd be able to do that just by fighting hand-to-hand. He was a pianist, not a kickboxer. Besides, they were kind of running out of options here...
The shooting range came into view and the Ookami spotted two Toras in front. He just hoped they weren't about to run into trouble...
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Tekka trailed after her brother and his girlfriend, trying to give them a bit of space. After all, it wouldn't be too long before she had to explain Kage to him, and she'd prefer to have him in a good mood for that to happen. The easiest way to accomplish that was by simply letting him stick with Hotaru, it was simple, really.
She looked over her shoulder as they came to a stop at the range, wondering where her giant boyfriend had gotten off to. It had been his idea originally, he should be there to help...
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Post by jernus on Nov 15, 2010 19:43:56 GMT -5
Kage sprinted toward the shooting range, leaning forward for maximum velocity. Of the million things on his mind, the giant's first thoughts were stuck on how close he was to being late for the training session he had set up with Cort. Crossed at his hips were the twin gun-belts, holding the two big revolvers and a generous scoop of ammunition; in Kage's hand, a small plastic package containing a few important items.
"The world is flying right be-low my feeeeeet..." sang the huge Tora as he rocketed ever closer to the building where his teacher would be waiting, along with his beloved and her brother. "Got no regrets inside of meeeeee!" Some part of Kage cursed him for having that song stuck in his head. After all, it was nine hundred and ninety years old. "Not lookin' back... not givin' up... not lettin' go, I'll keep on run-nin'!"
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Post by Satoru Alabaster on Nov 15, 2010 20:05:22 GMT -5
Satoru glanced over the small group that had gathered, though he didn't see Kage anywhere within their ranks. The two girls he was fairly sure he had seen at the headquarters once or twice though he had never been interested enough to find out who they were. "Where's the giant?" He asked the trio.
"Kage'll be here in a bit." Tekka piped up, scratching the back of her head. Damn, this guy was kinda scary, or at least stand-offish. "He's just," She blinked as she heard his voice from farther down the street. "Singing?"
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Post by Eva King on Nov 15, 2010 20:16:14 GMT -5
Eva looked at the three in front of her and 'Toru, mainly the older of the two girls. Sure, she heard the singing the youngest one just mentioned, but her curiousity was getting to her. She knew this girl, she knew she did!
Hotaru laughed to herself when she heard Kage's singing from not too far off, but stopped when she met an awkward stare from the blonde in front of her. It was...
It was Eva! Holy Ra, it was Eva!! Hotaru could barely contain her excitment in, and almost ran off to hug the older woman she hadn't seen in so long.
That was what did it. The moment Eva noticed the girl's eyes she grinned her usual cool and calm grin, just with more excitment to it than normal. "I knew my prodigy was still 'round here somewhere!" she laughed, resisting the urge to go up and grab her old leader away from the guy she was with.
Hotaru just laughed in reply. "Good to see ya' again, Shimazaki." she answered with, deciding to stay as professional as possible. They were there for serious business after all.
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Post by jernus on Nov 15, 2010 20:44:01 GMT -5
"I'm gonna reach for the staaaaaars..." continued Kage as he saw the trio in front of him. "Although they look pretty faaaaaaar..." There was still a good stretch between the giant and his girlfriend, but he was fast for a such a big guy. "I'm gonna find my own waaaaaaaay... and take a chance on todaaaaay!" Yes, he was close now. Tekka had just mentioned him, and even Cort was visible at this point (although faint).
Chaos, this'd be so much easier with skates... thought Kage with a grimace as he ignored a quickly growing stitch in his side. Still, it's not like he could have just ignored the reason for his pit-stop at the card store.
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Post by Tekka King on Nov 15, 2010 21:10:08 GMT -5
Tekka turned around with a smile to watch Kage's approach. He had a pretty good voice, and the thief was glad she wouldn't have to be by Satoru (she was pretty sure that was his name) by herself. After all, Jack might stick with Hotaru more than his sister.
Satoru sighed and looked over at the approaching giant. "Late." He tutted, tempted to make him run laps. The Tora wasn't under his employment though, so it all depended on how the brown-haired Tora's mood went.
Jack didn't notice, more focused on Hotaru and the other girl. "This Eva?" He asked the now-brunette, fairly curious about the identity of the blond.
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Post by Eva King on Nov 15, 2010 21:22:24 GMT -5
"The one and only!" Eva said, replying to the man next to Hotaru. "And who might you be?" she asked him. Hotaru cleared her throat a little, this was gonna be weird explaining...
"Ev', this is my boyfriend, Jack." she said, introducing them to each other. "Jack, this is Eva, the girl who trained me when I first got in the gang."
The blonde had to take a moment or two to process this all, the blonde could never see Hotaru with anyone other than Greg, after all. "Well shit." she finally said. "I sure missed out while you were gone." she walked over and pat Jack on the shoulder. "Nice to meet'cha, Jack." she greeted him before looking at the other two. "And you guys are...?"
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Post by jernus on Nov 15, 2010 21:37:53 GMT -5
"A sky with stars so bright, the colors feel so right, I've never felt like this, I'll keep on runnin'!" Kage belted out as he got close enough to understand some of what everyone was saying. "A sky with stars so bright, the colors feel so right, just take my hand - " The giant sang this as he passed Tekka, taking her hand as he began to skid to a halt. "We're gonna reeeaaach for the staars, toniiiiight!" Kage spun around, lifting his girlfriend slightly off of the ground so she wouldn't trip, and stopping to face Phoenix and the guy he assumed was her boyfriend.
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Post by Satoru Alabaster on Nov 15, 2010 21:58:06 GMT -5
Satoru sighed. "There you are, Kage." He said, looking at the remaining three for introductions.
Tekka grinned as she was swept up, singing along with Kage. She knew the song well enough, and liked it enough to have memorized it. Only after a moment did she turn to face Satoru and the girl jack had identified as Eva. "I'm Tekka!" She said with a smile, the first one to show up on her face since arriving. "Tekka King!" The Tora pointed at Jack. "And that's my big brother Jack."
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Post by Eva King on Nov 15, 2010 22:10:08 GMT -5
Hotaru looked back and forth as everyone was introduced. She smiled and looked over at Satoru. "C'mon, 'Toru, a change of hair color shouldn't keep you from recognizing me." Then again, she was never in the best mood when she came to get supplies with some of the other members. She always made it obvious her opinion on the weapons around them.
Eva nodded as everyone was introduced. "Well enough intros, shouldn't we be gettin' to business? Why're all of you here in the first place?"
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Post by jernus on Nov 15, 2010 22:18:30 GMT -5
Kage nodded, but then noticed the plastic package in his free hand. He tossed it a few times before looking down at Tekka and grinning.
"I gotcha something, Tekka," said the giant simply as he handed his girlfriend the pouch. "Or rather, four somethings. I found the first three in a card shop and knew they had to be yours. The fourth... Well, I dunno where that one came from..." Kage could've easily just listed the cards that were in the little package, but he wanted Tekka to be surprised by them. It wasn't very often he managed to scrape up enough cash to get her a present, and the biggest of the Toras wanted his beloved to enjoy the gift fully.
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Post by Satoru Alabaster on Nov 15, 2010 22:49:04 GMT -5
Satoru grinned. "Ah! The little protege." He grinned, though he was actually a bit shorter than Hotaru he called almost anyone younger than him little. And Hotaru was a LEAST a decade younger. "It's been a while." He had shown as much respect for the young gang leader as she had shown him and his weapons, AKA nil. However, he was a good deal better-tempered now that the once-redhead seemed to be less annoyed at the world.
Tekka looked at the plastic package and oped it up, a smile lighting up her face and growing brighter with each new card. "You rule!" She squealed, hopping up to hug Kage around the neck (she had discovered that this was one of the only places her arms wouldn't have to stretch to comfortably hug him). "I've been looking for some of these everywhere!" And she was absolutely flabbergasted at Obelisk the Tormentor, one of the freaking Egyptian god cards. It was probably a powered-down copy, but the thief wasn't entirely sure.
A cough from Satoru caused her to blush and relinquish her hold.
Jack was the one that finally answered Eva's question. "We're kinda here on account of my older brother." He scratched the back of his head. "We're having more than a bit of trouble with him, and he's shown that he's willing to put family in the ER, so we're just being prepared."
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Post by Eva King on Nov 15, 2010 23:02:32 GMT -5
Eva blinked a few times, looking at the group around them. "I see..." she trailed off. "What's the douche's name?"
Hotaru sighed. "Their brother's name is Aiden. And he, well, he knows who I am." she shrugged. "He ain't too thrilled about it let's just say."
The blonde paused, feeling more than a little embarrassed at the mention of Aiden's name. "Yeah... I know who you're talkin' bout, he mentioned that fight to me." she gave Hotaru an odd look. "I'm gonna have to teach you aaall over again."
The now-brunette nodded. "Yep, since I'm still a little too stuborn to use a gun and all..." she looked over at Satoru. "No offense this time, seriously." she assured him before being quiet and letting everyone else have their share of words again.
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