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Post by shiner on Oct 19, 2007 9:59:15 GMT -5
She stopped mid-laugh at his avalanche joke, as he noticed her eye and made a, in her opinion a crude joke. Lara looked away from him, "No, I... Yeah, I'm fine. Just... it's nothing."
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Post by Avalanche on Oct 19, 2007 10:18:59 GMT -5
"Aw, I'm sorry, I didn't mean ta upset ya or nothin'. I was just foolin'." Avalanche stood up and went over to her. "Ya sure you okay?" He just wanted to be sure she wasn't in pain. Avalanche knew better than to ask questions about what happened... a lotta newsies had secrets they didn't want told... ever. "I didn't mean ta make ya mad, honest I didn't."
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Post by shiner on Oct 19, 2007 10:53:35 GMT -5
Lara shook her head, "No you didn't..." She paused and shrugged, "My uncle hit me. S'why I left..." She looked to him, smiling a little, "So who's Jack?"
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Post by Avalanche on Oct 19, 2007 10:58:12 GMT -5
"Oh... okay. Well, if ya want some ice or somethin'... lemme know. I know from experience, shinahs can sting huh?"
He stopped and thought for a second... she asked a question... oh yeah! "Jack! Jack, heh, Jack is the leadah of manhattan. Well... he's sorta in charge around here sorta. I mean, it ain't his place or nothin', but jack's just like... well... he'd be like the Prince of Manhattan if Kloppman was the king. Kloppman, that's the guy that owns the building. ...and I already told ya that," he chuckled again. "But he's a good guy, and protctive of people he cares about, and his 'hatten kids more so."
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Post by shiner on Oct 19, 2007 12:40:42 GMT -5
Lara nodded, then touched her eye lightly, "I think some ice might be a good idea... Thank you."
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Post by Avalanche on Oct 19, 2007 15:18:55 GMT -5
"You got it," Avalanche leapt up and dashed towards the kitchen. "So, what drew your attention to Manhattan?" he called from the kitchen clear as a bell. Just continuing to make conversation.
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Post by shiner on Oct 20, 2007 1:19:04 GMT -5
Lara stood up, walking to the kitchen doorway, but keeping an eye on the door and her suitcase. She just didn't feel comfortable here yet, though Avalanche seemed nice enough. "I lived on Fifth..." She watched him curiously, "Where did you think I was from?"
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Post by Avalanche on Oct 26, 2007 0:25:59 GMT -5
He looked over his shoulder at her and studied her for a moment. "Bronx. I thought you were from the Bronx, but first generation American. I didn't know ya whole story, but ya seemed a little German. Naw, very german. Your hair color... and fair skin. What else... I'd say... naw, that's about it." he smiled and took ice out of the freezer. He wrapped up the ice in a towel. "Here ya go... Shiner." He acctualy said, "forya shiner," but... he said the first two words mumbled. So it sounded like he'd called her Shiner.
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Post by shiner on Oct 26, 2007 15:54:45 GMT -5
Lara took the towel from him, smiling almost bashfully, putting the towel to her eye, "Thank you... Actually my ancestory's English. Rippy, House, both English names. Both of my parents were born here. My father in Maryland but my mother was from New Jersey... Anyway, does everyone have a nickname around here? Is that why you gave me one? ...I probably shouldn't like it, but... it sounds alright. Shiner." She repeated a bit lighter, "New name for a new start and everything."
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Post by Avalanche on Oct 28, 2007 23:51:28 GMT -5
((sorry I haven't been around. >.< I'll be back more now, promise))
"Uhhh... yeah, everyone has a name. Nick name, yeah, just sorta... happens that way." Did he call her shiner, or did she? Well, if she wanted to be called that... far be it from him to call her now. Just wondered how the heck she got the name shiner... he was lost. "Alright, Shiner it is then. English are ya? Welp, I was wrong!" he said chuckling. "I had the right continent."
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Post by shiner on Nov 1, 2007 11:41:05 GMT -5
She laughed, and rolled her good eye, the one with no ice to it, "Right, sure... Well, where is Mr. Kloppman? Or Jack? I mean, I guess I need to make this official, living here, right?" It was clear she was nervous, scared even. She just wanted to get this over with, it seemed.
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Post by Avalanche on Nov 1, 2007 23:40:29 GMT -5
Avalanche had to think about it. "Well... Jack'd be up in his room if anything. Kloppman's around here somewheres. No idea really. Guess ya just look around," he said with a shrug. "I dunno." He glanced around the room for sign of anyone. "People might be out sellin' acctually."
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Post by shiner on Nov 2, 2007 12:18:28 GMT -5
"It's been raining off and on all day... I hope they do alright for themselves," She said glancing out the window then looked to Avalanche, "Help me look for him?" Shiner gave him a hopeful smile.
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Post by Avalanche on Nov 2, 2007 15:20:50 GMT -5
"Yeah, no problem girly. You check around the bottom floors, and I'll see if he's in his room, and check upstairs," he said wth a smirk. Avalanche stood up. "I'll hollar if I find him." With that he headed for the stairs taking them two at a time towards Jack's room.
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Post by shiner on Nov 2, 2007 23:31:28 GMT -5
She checked around, but the place was seemingly deserted. She headed upstairs, taking her suitcase with her. (Continue this in Jack's room?)
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