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Post by unit894 on Dec 22, 2013 13:49:05 GMT -5
Duke looked up to see the red-headed girl from Spencer's room, with the tied up man on a wheeled-bed in front of her, she looked nervous and uncomfortable.
"Sorry....I don't...mean to disturb, but I....we could do with this man being moved outside of Westside."
Duke popped a slice of apple in his mouth and stood up. He looked at the man on the stretcher for a while, then smiled and waved Crow over.
"Ah think we can arrange somthin'" Crow arrived at his shoulder, his expression hidden by his mask, but Duke could tell he was quizzical. Duke stepped aside, giving Crow full view of the man. "Crow, take care of this man please. Outside of Westside, we don't need a riot." Crow nodded an affirmative. He stepped closer and lent over the bed, listening to the man's heartbeat. "This man will wake soon" Duke waved a hand dismissively. "Well make sure he doesn't" Duke was rarely this heartless towards other human beings, but he had had a feeling that this was the man that had shot Spencer, so there was no love lost between him and Duke.
Crow stood back up, and punched the man in the nose. His head bounced against the bed, his nose broke and blood sprayed into the air, covering his front. With a grunt, Crow lifted the man onto his shoulder, and with a final look towards Duke, carried the man towards the Westside main gate. Duke watched him go, then turned to the girl. "Crow is very good at removin'...undesirables, trust me when ah say you ain't gonna see that fella again"Duke looked around the courtyard they were standing, hardly anyone was around. Duke sensed that no-one else was going to be interested in his wares for today. He nodded to the girl. "It's time mah boys and me packed and left, see y'all in the mornin'" He walked back to the others. "Alright folks! Shows over! Lets hit the road".
Crow quietly joined the caravan as they were leaving Westside. The walk to Freeside was uneventful, aside from after Duke had explained what he had gotten them into. It wasn't the first time Duke had forced the caravan into other people's problems, so they were mostly ok with it. Growler however, was hopping around with excitement.
"Are we really going to the Strip?"
"Yes"
"Do we get to wear tuxedo's?"
"Maybe"
"Are we going to rob a Casino?"
"Ah find that very unlikely"
"Will we have to put on fake persona's and go undercover?"
"Young-un, unless you pipe down now, I will leave you with the followers."
"....."
"Good"
They stayed overnight in the building the King had allowed them to use during their stay. Duke and the King were old friends, but neither of them would tell the story of how they had met each other. In the morning, Duke got up fairly early, intending to get Spencer and his friends, but Growler literally dived at the opportunity to meet now idolized Chairman. Duke allowed it, amused by the young man's never-ending enthusiasm and will to do new things.
Growler literally sprinted the entire way the hospital, and after a minute or so of panting and trying not to throw up, he quietly entered the room. The man in the bed Growler knew was Spencer had the sheets down and his robe undone, so Growler averted his eyes till the doctor left and Spencer was once again decent. Growler was adamant he wanted to give a good first impression to the man, he would be professional and polite, and on no account should he turn into the twelve year old boy he felt like inside.
"M-Mr. Evans? I'm called Growler, I've been sent to collect you and your...companions, and to take you back to our residence, I can wait outside till your ready, if you like".
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Post by Salvahkiin on Dec 23, 2013 0:59:13 GMT -5
Lily squealed when he was punched, and ran back inside. She sat on the chair, and calmed herself down. Sierra was still standing, holding Spencer's hand. She kissed him.
"I take it you two knew eachother?"
Sierra left while the doctor looked him over, and slept while she was laying on the ground. Lily laid nearby, and thought of Spencer's deal the other night, it was stupid of her to consider it.
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Post by BobbyKennedy on Dec 23, 2013 2:24:52 GMT -5
Spencer slowly stood up with the help of Sierra.
"What-? Oh, Duke? Yeah, we know each other. I did business with him back at the casino."
He steadied himself, and clutched his torso. He stood up and looked at Sierra, and embraced her passionately.
"I'm so lucky to have you. You've saved my life more times than I can count."
Suddenly, he noticed a man watching them.
"Can I help you?"
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Post by BobbyKennedy on Dec 23, 2013 2:28:28 GMT -5
Spencer slowly stood up with the help of Sierra.
"What-? Oh, Duke? Yeah, we know each other. I did business with him back at the casino."
He steadied himself, and clutched his torso. He stood up and looked at Sierra, and embraced her passionately.
"I'm so lucky to have you. You've saved my life more times than I can count."
Suddenly, he noticed a man watching them.
"Can I help you?" Spencer asked, indignantly. The man introduced himself as Growler and explained himself.
"Oh! I'm terribly sorry then. Duke sent you, then?" he said with a friendly smile. "Just let me get dressed, and we can head out."
He got his clothes from the doctor, and as he picked them up, noticed they were covered in his own blood. He stared at them for a moment.
"This won't do at all. You got any more clothes where we're going, kid?" he asked, reluctantly putting on the ruined garments.
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Post by unit894 on Dec 23, 2013 15:18:14 GMT -5
Growler tried not to stare at the blood-stained clothes."How can someone survive through so much blood-loss?" Growler thought to himself. He shook himself when he realized Spencer was talking to him.
"This won't do at all. You got any more clothes where we're going, kid?"
"Um...yeah, I suppose so. We have a few outfits in the wagons, I'm sure there will be something that will fit you. Come on, we're using a building over in Freeside".
Growler led the group through the Westside gate, around the huge metal walls and over to Freeside. The building they were staying in had double doors, so the Brahmin were kept on the bottom floor, with the wagons left in the corner. Growler pointed out some things as he walked towards the stairs.
"There should be some clothes you could use in one of the carts, I dunno what's in there, so your'e gonna have to have a rummage. There's a bathroom back there you can change in, and we're all staying on the third floor, Duke's waiting with the others."
Growler gave the group a polite smile, then jogged up the stairs. The group were sitting around doing odd jobs when Growler appeared. "They're here, Duke. Mr. Evans is getting changed downstairs".
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Post by BobbyKennedy on Dec 28, 2013 16:24:38 GMT -5
Spencer lit a cigarette and began rummaging through the caravan. He found a dingy pre-war suit that he considered, but decided against it on the basis that he needed a better disguise. He found a blue pre-war work shirt:  and a pair of olive drab work pants. He did not find any shoes, but he figured he could just wipe the blood off his boots.  He made his way upstairs to greet the rest of the group. He looked around and turned towards Duke. "Why don't you introduce me to some of your friends, Duke?" he said with a warm smile. |
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Post by unit894 on Dec 28, 2013 18:08:53 GMT -5
Duke was sitting on the floor, Sandy's head in his lap as he cleaned his pistol with a rag. When Spencer appeared with the girls, the others stopped whatever they were doing, and looked towards the trio with a mixture of emotions. Albert and Hunter gave them friendly smiles, Growler grinned, slightly embarrassed. Crow glared at the group with pure suspicion, his hand very inconspicuously on his pistol.
Sandy turned her head lazily when the group appeared, but when she noticed they were all quite attractive people, she smiled with a cat-like look in her eyes. She raised herself from Duke's lap, and slouched against the wall, allowing the group to see her cleavage easier. Duke smiled cheerfully, and stood up, tossed the pistol onto his jacket which was crumpled in the corner, and lit his pipe. Spencer walked over to him.
"Why don't you introduce me to some of your friends, Duke?"
"Well, the smelly ol' bastard over there is mah business partner Al" Albert gave Spencer a friendly wave. "The big, dark and suspicious one is Crow. Don't be scared, but he'll give y'all the Gestapo treatment fer a few days." Crow pulled his Machete from his belt and put it on the table in front of him. "Growler you've already met" Growler began to give a salute, then paused halfway, gave a small wave and walked behind a wall. "Hunter's the kid with the sword. Just remember; pretty much all his stories are bullshit" Hunter's grinned at them, and winked at the girls.
Before Duke could introduce Sandy, she jumped and and strutted over. "Hey there, I'm Sandy. Duke's kind of my dad. If you need anything at all, just ask." Her eyes lingered on each person, liking what she saw very much. Even if this little adventure didn't pay off, she could definitely have some fun.
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Post by Salvahkiin on Dec 29, 2013 18:20:24 GMT -5
Sierra and Lily both observed all of their hosts, they seemed like nice folk, Sandy was a bit flirty for their tastes. Sierra sat next to Spencer, and Lily slowly sat next to Growler. She brought her knees into her chest and quietly said "Hello" to Growler.
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Post by BobbyKennedy on Dec 29, 2013 20:06:05 GMT -5
Spencer listened intently to Duke, but his eyes wandered to the young woman who introduced herself as Sandy.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I never properly introduced myself, now did I? Well, as I'm sure you all know, I'm Spencer Evans. This lovely lady right here is Sierra Bull, and that's..." Spencer's voice trailed off for a moment, scanning the room for his third party member. "That is Lily," he said with a hint of disdain in his voice.
He pulled up a chair and sat down, making himself comfortable.
"Well, the doctor said that I should rest a bit more, so why don't we take the time to get to know each other. Since, you're closest, why don't you start," he said, gesturing towards Sandy with his cigarette.
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Post by unit894 on Dec 30, 2013 6:46:55 GMT -5
Growler was aimlessly flicking through one of his old notebooks when the red-headed girl sat down next to him.
"Hello"
"H-hi...um, I'm Growler, but of course you already knew that...um, sorry, what was your name?"
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"Well, the doctor said that I should rest a bit more, so why don't we take the time to get to know each other. Since, you're closest, why don't you start,"
Sandy smiled graciously.
"Sure. Well, I was born in Vegas North Square, which was where I lived till I was 17, then I hit the road with some buddies of mine. It was a few weeks after I left that I met Duke, he offered me a job, and then he sort of adopted me". Duke smiled and patted the girls hand, acutely aware that Sandy was leaving out the part when she was a psych-addicted raider's whore. Sandy continued "I work as a guard for the caravan, I'm a great shot and...I'm good with my hands."
The last comment was delivered with a sly smile.
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Post by BobbyKennedy on Dec 30, 2013 20:03:11 GMT -5
"Oh, I'm sure we'll make good use of that," Spencer said with a smile. His eyes lingered on her before snapping to Al.
"How about you? I think we might have met once before, but just jog my memory."
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Post by Salvahkiin on Dec 31, 2013 1:36:46 GMT -5
Sierra picked up on the subtle flirting, and gritted her teeth. Who was this bitch? Who did she think she was.
"How about I say some about myself? I was raised on a farm, pretty uninteresting, I headed into town to watch the NCR Soldiers, aspiring to become them. I joined up as soon as possible, and I was good enough to get transferred into First Recon. I participated in Bitter Springs, we won't be visiting that, but I retired at Lieutenant. Met this man on the road, and now inseperable."
Sierra dug the side of her face into Spencer's shoulder.
Growler was a cute man, innocent, just generally beautiful. Lily noticed that he wasn't the best at conversation, and neither was she.
"H-hi...um, I'm Growler, but of course you already knew that...um, sorry, what was your name?"
Lily giggled, but quickly chatted back, interested in what was under the covers of this man.
"Lily, Lily's my name. How did you join up with Duke?"
A breeze rolled into the building, and Lily scooted closer to Growler, her legs still dug into her chest.
"Sorry, it's cold though. And you're warm. My little heater."
Lily giggled at her little comment.
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Post by unit894 on Dec 31, 2013 8:17:40 GMT -5
Albert had been slouching in the corner, chewing on some tobacco leaves when he heard Spencer call over to him.
"How about you? I think we might have met once before, but just jog my memory."
"Wut? Oh shucks young-un, y'all don't remember your own Uncle Al?" Albert slapped his knee and chuckled. "Sure we met once. Ah been Duke's partner a'for he had a single hair own his chin. He don't let me go wit him to see the casino folk usually, since I ain't changed mah clothed since the 70's" He burst out with another round of chuckling. "Naw, ah'm kiddin'. You met me when y'all and your suit pals came down to see the caravans. Ah was the old koot chewin some baccy".
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"Lily, Lily's my name. How did you join up with Duke?"
Well, when I was little..." He was suddenly cut short by Lily moving closer, and snuggling up to his side. Growler was completely dumbfounded. "Uh-wuh. I...um" Growler blushed and rubbed the back of his neck.
"Sorry, it's cold though. And you're warm. My little heater."
"Oh! Um, no...no It's fine. So back to-to your question, I suppose. Well, I knew Duke since I was a kid. He used to trade outside of my house whenever he stopped in the Hub. Which was where I lived...of course. Um, well, I suppose I just kind of hung out with them whenever they were in town, and-and I guess I just...joined him. When I was about 7."
"So...um...what about you? Where are you from? But, only if you're okay. With questions I mean...I don't want to make you uncomfortable. Um...I'll just stop talking now".
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Post by BobbyKennedy on Jan 1, 2014 19:06:00 GMT -5
Spencer put his arm around Sierra, attempting to calm her down.
"Oh, of course. I remember now," Spencer said. He suddenly clutched his torso and keeled forward before regaining his composure.
"Seems like that croaker could have done a better job getting that lead out of me," Spencer said with a weak laugh. "But anyway, I'm surprised you remember me. I don't exactly look like I did last time we met," he said, gesturing to his unkempt hair, stubble, and ratty clothes.
He noticed Lily and Growler in the corner. "Hey hey! Look at the two love birds over there," he said with a grin. "Don't think we'd be offended if you two cash out to get some privacy, now would we?"
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Post by Salvahkiin on Jan 1, 2014 20:39:49 GMT -5
Sierra assisted Spencer when he reeled forward, the doctor wasn't the best, but she hoped Spencer would be fine. She felt lightheaded.
"I need some fresh air, I'll be back soon."
Sierra walked outside, and noticed there was a few thugs around, not too uncommon for Freeside. One of them drew a gun, and opened fire on Sierra, it was only a 9mm pistol, but it could cause damage. Sierra drew her pistol, but was hit in the stomach.
"SPENCER!"
Lily was alarmed by Spencer's comment, and moved further away from Growler.
"No we're not!"
She heard Sierra, and sprinted outside, she saw the gunman, and leapt behind the old car that Sierra crawled behind. Lily kept pressure on the wound and waited for the others.
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