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Post by Jack Kelly on Oct 17, 2006 14:54:15 GMT -5
<<new day>>
Jack opened the door to his room, happy to get past the lower floors without running into anyone. "So...what exactly was Sweet's saying, Officer?" His attitude became more formal, and was being genial. He needed to be. He needed this cop on his isde.
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Post by gollymclean on Oct 17, 2006 20:03:53 GMT -5
Golly took a small booklet and a pencil out of his pocket to prepare himself for some notes. He studied the small room quickly as they entered but then gave all his attention back to Jack. "Like I said, " He started void of emotion, "Sweets approached me, told me about a group of theives employing children, some against their will, ta do thier lootin'. Said they are recruitin' all round the cities lodin' houses." He paused for a moment to let his words linger. "An' she gave me a name...What else do you know?"
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Post by Jack Kelly on Oct 18, 2006 10:57:22 GMT -5
Jack was pacing his room. "They have a headquarters in each burrough I believe...main one in Queens." He took his cowboy hat off and threw it on the bed. "Violent...definitely been ready for this for a while I guess.." He paused, rubbing his temples a bit. "Sorry. It's been...difficult lately."
He didn't know why he even was telling this copper anything, but somewhere inside he knew that despite his hatred for them, they needed adults on this one. "Been keepin' your dear Officer Clarence outta the picture by nappin his goil or somethin.."
He shrugged. "Surprised you guys haven't done anything--thy got a big underground gambling establishment--oh wait. Too busy dealing with corruption in your own ranks." He snorted a bit.
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Post by gollymclean on Oct 18, 2006 12:30:12 GMT -5
Golly wrote down a few things glancing up at Jack when he finished - the kid was obviously stressing out about all this. By the way Jack and Sweets had been acting it proved to be an issue that was affecting the newsies strongly.
Golly raised his eyebrows when Carter was mentioned - he hadn't seen the guy for awhile and had no idea he was wrapped up in all this - especially by having his girl kidnapped. Obviously the thieves had an agenda and did anyone in there way.
As Jack finished talking Golly glared at him, the kid was getting snippy. "Kelly I ain't out here on assignment" Golly snapped back crossing his arms over his chest, "I'm riskin' my ass, my job on you guys because I care - a rarity that anyone does anythin' for a group a kids like ya. So I advise ya not ta aggravate me much." He snorted slightly then softened his face, "I'm tryin' my best to help, trust me I ain't gettin' much back up either so I don't know how much I can even do.." He stared hard at the cowboy before asking his next question. "Fletcher Thomes. Thats da name I got. Any others ya can give me?"
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Post by Jack Kelly on Oct 18, 2006 12:46:44 GMT -5
Jack's face softened a bit. "I uh...sorry. Is know your a good guy. Just..got a lot on my mind...kids give me hell just to see me talkin to ya." He shrugged. "Soemtimes my kids are stupid.." much like myself...
"Nicholas Goodwell or somethin...Nick Young...and Patrick..Nicholas is the Queens, Nick, Bronx I think...and Patrick is Brooklyn. Had a run in with Spot I hoid." He shrugged. "Carter was tryin' to get his goil out..maybe he did. He'd help."
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Post by gollymclean on Oct 18, 2006 15:15:47 GMT -5
"Everyones stupid at time.." He muttered really thinking about himself at that very moment. He hurried wrote the names Jack rattled off, each with its respective borough.
"I'll find Carter - make sure were on da same track..we might be able ta build off da kidnappin's or gamblin'..." He scratched his head thinking about what he really was going to do with all this. He looked back at Jack, cocking his head to the side slightly, "What exactly are ya newsies plannin'? I know some are a little rash..ya know dat war an' all.."
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Post by Jack Kelly on Oct 18, 2006 15:37:49 GMT -5
Jack snorted. "Well...we figure der are more of us than them...so 'stormin' the castle, as stupid as it sounds." HE shrugged. "We ain't geniuses...we make do."
He smirked a bit. "And thanks for helpin'."
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Post by gollymclean on Oct 18, 2006 18:26:00 GMT -5
Golly raised an eyebrow not really knowing whether to approve or disprove of the kids 'plan'. He crossed his arms over his chest and sighed. "If thats da plan right now - how is it that ya want me ta help...especially if I ain't ta be seen by your newsies?" He wanted to pick the kid's brain - yeah he could try to get more support and track down a few of these crooks and arrest them if he found cause but that would be like killing one ant at a time.
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Post by Jack Kelly on Oct 18, 2006 22:53:47 GMT -5
Jack shrugged. "Now dat..I dunno." He smirked. "You're da adult here." He paused. "But...they need jail. We cant do that...if we just..beat tem...they will come back..."
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Post by gollymclean on Oct 19, 2006 0:28:34 GMT -5
"Fair enough" Golly showed a flash of a smile but in the blink of an eye his sullen expression was back, "I can try my best ta arrest them, but I need a reason - can't book 'em for 'harassin' the street kids'. An' ya know if ya beat them ya risk a good chance of goin' ta jail yerself - I can't turn a cheek ta everything and I guarantee you Snyder will jump at the chance ta get every single one of the newsies."
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Post by Jack Kelly on Oct 19, 2006 11:32:03 GMT -5
Jack nodded. "I know..." He paused. "Well, the gamblin' is illegal, right? And...well...attempted murder, kidnappin' and assault with a deadly weaponed is...arrestiable offences, right?" He was trying to use legal terms, and hoped eh was using the right ones.
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Post by gollymclean on Oct 19, 2006 19:36:50 GMT -5
Golly nodded, "Illegal but ain't always the easiest ta prove...especially when the crimes are against the so called nobodies" He scribbled down his address on a peice of paper, tore it from the booklet and handed it over to Jack. "Thats where ya can always reach me..."
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Post by Jack Kelly on Oct 20, 2006 1:31:39 GMT -5
Jack nodded. "But aint..Aria a somebody?" He shrugged. He really didn't know much about anything.
Jack nodded and studied it for a moment. Luckily Davy had taught him to read since the last fiasco.
"Danks.."
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Post by gollymclean on Oct 20, 2006 17:43:30 GMT -5
"Aria.." He thought for a moment, "good point, we might be able ta spin somethin' from that..sure Carters looked into it though.." He put his hat back on and readied himself to leave, out of questions for the teen.
He pointed at the door, "Am I aloud ta leave this way or would ya prefer I climb out da window?" He said half joking and slightly mocking.
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Post by Jack Kelly on Oct 21, 2006 11:47:45 GMT -5
Jack laughed a bit and gestured to the door. "Just go the door..." He put out his hand. "Your a good man, Officer. Thank for trying to help."
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thanks admin!