Mall Rats Return

Mall Rats Return
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Andy

Goldilocks was feisty. My eyes go wide and and I smile with respect. Silver lowers his arrow as Goldilocks says I am one of the community… No way. Are these three a thing? This trio is sizzling like a Sunday afternoon bbq.

I cut the engine and step off from Bert. I put my helmet down into Ernie. I flick my hair a little and run my hand through my red hair. I then stand in front of them smirking and say, “I’m part of the greedy community, the best of both. Are you three you know… a thing?” No beating around the bush here from me Andy Walker. I chuckle a little as they all stare at me. “Oh I… I prefer my eggs poached by the way.”

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Phoenix

The guy dismount his bike now completely and puts away his helmet. Ruffles up his hair. Nervous or vain? Or both?

I feel like a creep always when I stare at the lips of a stranger. But I have too. Lucky me he seems busy staring at each of us in turns.

He asks if we are a thing. I chuckle soundless. A thing. Kyle grins “We are THE thing. Hot…” je points on himself “Hotter…” He points on Sam. “Hottest!” both say pointing at me.

I roll my eyes with a grin and shove both a bit.

Sam then explains "I am actually straight. If you don’t count the drunken time with a black haired siren one night. But Phoenix here is bi and knows so for over twenty years. Kyle was a bit slow on the uptake… Kyle and started of as normal relationship and well… We discovered Phoenix belongs into it too. Who can blame me? They are like salt… " She points on me “… And pepper…” She points on Kyle. " One needs both to have a tasty meal!"

I literally see a million questions popp up in his brain, but before more can be said, someone bumps into me. Snarling angry “Don’t stand in the way Robin Hood!”

Before Kyle flips I grab his arm and shake my head. I stare intensely so he understands, sighs and says “Maybe we should go in there? Looks like they have some separate booths…”

He turns to the guy “I am Kyle, that’s Sam… And he is Phoenix. We are travelers…” He says vaguely. “If you want to you can join us for a glass. We will look like being on business.”

Sam nods and steps up to the guy on the entrance. It takes her only some moments to give the guy a payment that satisfies him and we get a private booth and are served some kind of drink. I sniff carefully and pull a face. I can’t stop myself and sign at Sam “That’s disgusting!”

I only then notice with the guys wide eyes that I gave myself away. Damn it.

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Andy

I get a history lesson on the trio’s sexuality, current relationship status and their names. Phoenix wasn’t much of a talker, he was intriguing.

I didn’t want to go inside the bar, I needed to get back to Lex but somehow I ended up inside. I won’ be long Bert and Ernie…

We get a booth and are served something. Phoenix was sat opposite me and it is then I discovered why he had been so mute. My eyes went wide. Silent but deadly with that big weapon of his… On his back might I add before any of you get the wrong end of the stick. :wink:

I speak slow and focus on Phoenix. “One more for me then.” I take his shot and knock it back. I wince. I grab my own and knock that back to. “My name is Andy. It’s very nice to meet you.” I had spoken slowly and clear hoping he got it all but my lips were new. Maybe Sam or Kyle would fill in any gaps if he had missed anything… I then put my hand out for a hand shake and smile like some cheshire cat…

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Kc

“Great! Well I’m going to get ready and see you soon yeah?” So far it was proving to be a good day and hopefully a good night.
I give her a quick wave and rush off to my room to get changed and sort my hair.
I was definitely glad I had come back now, i didnt have any issues with anyone so for me it was great seeing everyone again.

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Phoenix

The guys reaction leaves me a bit… Haha… Can’t say speechless… Can I?

No weird look. No pity either. He just grabs the situation and tries to speak slow and clear. He stretches his hand out. I grab it and shake it firmly.

I look curiously in his eyes and feel that he is almost… Nervous? No. Hurried. He’s in a rush. Stressed? I put things together. He was fast on his bike. Probably only almost hitting Sam stopped him. He seems to be interested in us, but there is something he needs to look for?

I don’t know why, but it feels right to ask if we can help. Somehow Andy doesn’t seem to be from here either. He hasn’t got the look of a city boy. More of someone who is used being outside.

I then take out my device, checking that everyone around us is busy getting waisted (hell it’s not even dark outside!) or getting into somebodies pants.

I type in without looking at the keys and know a robotic voice will speak for me.

“What brings a guy out of his save home to that time, into this area of this city? Don’t get me wrong… But you don’t seem like an alcoholic who needs his fix early or a guy who has trouble finding a nice companion for a good night…”

Sam raises a brow at me, but doesn’t say a thing. Kyle and her trust me and my gut concerning people…

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Zan

I had decided to take the feather boa and a few other bits into my room and I found a gorgeous outfit that would suit Danni.
Fixing my hair and make up I smile into the mirror bwfore heading to Danni’s room knocking on the door “Danni, its Zan”

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DANNI

I’ve managed to cobble together a makeshift bed that looks relatively comfortable, hopefully after a few drinks it will be even better. Now, on to the bigger challenge. Emptying the contents of my bag I look at the tiny amount of stuff I’d brought with me, hardly anything to show of my life really… it was odd.

Before I can over think I hear a knock at the door followed by a voice, going over I open it before smiling at Zandra ‘good timing, I was about to commit social suicide with my lack out outfits! Think I’m going to need your help.’

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Andy

That was some firm handshake, jeez. Lucky Kyle. Sam and Kyle don’t speak and Phoenix doesn’t sign but instead pulls out a device. He looks around which then makes me. No one was bothered by us. Phoenix taps away and a robotic voice spoke what he was typing.

I smile. “Neat.” I look into his eyes. Sam chirps up, “Reply back into the device, so Phoenix can read and reply.” I smile at her and then touch Phoenix on his arm, “May I?” He nods, I begin to speak and the device picks up what I say. “I am a traveller just like you guys. Hope to get moving again once the reason for coming to the city is dealt with. My reason for being out currently is to help out a poorly friend.” (What the fudge, Lex… Friend… This return was just weird.) “I am not out for a drink or looking for a companion but you three ANYDAY.” I look down coyly and cheekily smile (gosh, I am a cheeky devil) and quickly finish “Maybe you guys could help. Just a minute…”

I dive into my jacket pocket and place on the table the list Dawn had written for what was needed to help with Lex’s head. I push Phoenix’s device towards him to read and sign ‘thank you’, I knew that. I then slowly say, "I need this stuff, " as his eyes start to scan what I had said before reading what was written on the piece of paper.

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Phoenix

I read on my device while Andy speaks into it. I am satisfied I guessed right that he isn’t from around here.

I chuckle soundless and look at him, reading that he said he isn’t searching drinks or sex, but would take us any day. He plays coyly looking down.

He knows the signs for ‘thank you’ what comes like a pleasant surprise for me.

But he also tells us he is looking for certain things and pulls a list out. Sam grabs for it and reads it. Her eyebrows almost vanish in her hairline “Well… Either someone has the hangover of his life… Or got his skull cracked in a nutcracker. That are all herbs and plants for a strong pain drink…”

Kyle crosses his arms “Or are you an addict? We don’t do drug business!” He says harsh. “Kyle!” I sign to him in a snapping sort of way.

I look to Sam and sign to her “Do we have those plants and herbs?” Sam is our doc and always has natural remedies with her. She nods reculantly. “But this stuff isn’t easy to come by…”

I switch my device back on “Someone seems to be in pain. That’s enough reason to help. I wouldn’t be alive anymore if a stranger wouldn’t have helped you both all those years back to care for my wound. Now we can help someone in need…”

Sam sighs and nods. She pulls out her medical bag and a small vial. Carefully she measures some scoops of everything into it. “I hope you have someone who knows how to use this. Too much and it’s game over!”

She says, reaching the vial to Andy. I look at him “I hope your friend gets better…” I type into the device. “And I hope you can sort out whatever brought you here… We’ll be here for a while probably. We have things to sort ourselves. We don’t know where we will be staying… But if you need to contact us… Maybe need more medical herbs or whatever… Leave a message here for us.”

I look around and decide not to let my device speak for me. Too dangerous. I grab an old pen from my bag and a small patch of old paper and write “We are bounty hunters. We can get you anything almost. Not for free. But we would go for with the principle you scratch our back and we’ll scratch yours. We have need of informations about this town. Any information”

I know that sounds mysterious. I only can hope Andy doesn’t think we are mass murderers…

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Lottie

I smiled brightly and waved back before turning back to my room because i really needed to find something to wear refresh myself.

I took a sigh looking through what had and what i could find. I smiled though when i found a dress a little longer than what i had and some tight leggings to go with. I had already showed off my legs today, i could take a break from it. Now it ways my hair that needed to get a fix i thought while looking in the mirror.

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Andy

The trio kindly help me, although Kyle thinks I am a crack whore for a moment… I nod and say thanks repeatedly. Phoenix switches to paper and pen. I read it in my head and smile wide. I take the pen from Phoenix and scribble, Thank you for everything you big bounty horny hunters. :slightly_smiling_face: I can scratch more than your backs. It’s been a pleasure to meet you. Hope to see you soon. :wink:

I put the vial in my pocket and stand ready for another firm handshake from the almighty Phoenix.

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Phoenix

Andy stands after reading my message. I read what he writes down, chuckling again amused. It’s rare we meet someone who dares being cheeky towards us. That’s refreshing.

I look to Sam who stands up and leans to his ear “Don’t be affronted that he doesn’t rise. He has to look like he doesn’t need to be over politely. We can’t let people think we are easy to deal with…” She whispers, while I grab Andy’s hand again. I wink at him and mouth a *Good luck, be safe… * to him. Over the years I learnt to at last move my lips accurately, though I never get a real word out.

We watch him leave then and I sign to Sam to order us something better to drink. Something hot preferably. Kyle crosses his arms and stares me down.

“What?” I sign. “You flirted!” He signs back. I grin “And if? You flirt all the time!” “But you don’t… Usually you flirt with us!” Sam laughs “Ahhhhh… Baby is jealous… How cuuuute!”

I grin while they bicker and make a grab for the new drinks Sam brought. It’s long I made a nice acquaintance…

“Come off butt head!” I sign. “I was just friendly. You know I only let you both close since over ten years…” Kyle softens “Hopefully we can find a place we three can be close…” Sam lifts a brow “Awww… Baby wants cuddles!” I am happy I am soundless… My laughter otherwise would be heard next town…

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Zan

I grinned when Danni opened the door “Well I do come baring a gift. I find it when looking through the storage cupboard next to me room” I tell and hold out the outfit “What do you think? I wasnt sure if it was something you’d feel comfortable in but i k ow the colour will look epic on you”

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DANNI

Zandra holds up an outfit and I smile slightly, sure it wasn’t something I’d previously have worn but what was the worst thing that could happen.

’Thanks,’ I knew our priority shouldn’t be going out drinking but after everything I felt that we deserved to let our hair down, plus it would be good to get away from this place, being back here came with its own sense of dread that had nothing to do with the red letters we’d been getting. Hopefully we’d be able to resolve the situation quickly so then we could all move on with our lives.

Taking the outfit from Zandra I head to the back of my room and quickly change, I’d worn worse, although the fabric felt a bit tight. Coming back I do a quick spin on the spot, ’what do you think?’

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Zan

I smiled at Danni “I love it, it looks fab!” I tell her truthfully “I’ve found quite a few outfits that we can use for every day things if needed, you should take a look, I even found a few things that were mine when I was here, its so weird seeing it”

I really cant wait to get out the mall for abit, it was very overwhelming with the people, old stuff and memories.

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DANNI

’Thanks,’ I had a feeling Zandra and I were going to be great friends even though we were quite different, at the same time we had something in common… we’d both been ‘dead’. I can’t help but laugh when she tells me she found some of her old clothes, ’oh man, I hope there isn’t anything of mine in there, I went through a phase of all white… it wasn’t a good look!’

Looking around the room again I smile slightly, I’d done a good job with the limited resources. ’Hopefully foods ready, I’m sure it won’t be long till dark and I am ready to get out of here!’

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Zan

“White? You must have been feeling brave, especially around this place” I let out a small laugh, I don’t think I’d be able to keep anything white for long “We may as well head to the cafe and see who turns up, I bet Lottie will come out tonight as well, I reckon you will really like her” I tell Danni.

I cant imagine going out being Salene’s scene so I’d be surprised if she did decide to join us, I wasn’t sure about the rest.

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DANNI

’I was young…!’ I laugh when Zandra tells me I was brave to wear white around here, ’honestly it was a look!’ I’d definitely changed as I got older and was a bit more sensible with my outfit choices now, I liked more muted colours and styles.

’Sounds like a plan,’ I was definitely ready for some food and then to get out of here. ’Lottie sounds nice, honestly I’m willing to give everyone a chance… people change and they might not be how we remember, even Lex.’ I doubted Zandra would want to give Lex the time of day give their history but at the same time he wasn’t the same person and she might feel better letting bygones be bygones.

’On a side note… have you noticed how hot the serpent guys are… do you think it’s a caveat to be in their tribe?’

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Zan

“I’ll leave the giving Lex a chance to you guys, some bridges don’t need to be rebuilt and that is one of them” I tell her with a shrug “With it being such a big group of us there shouldn’t need to be much interaction needed directly between us anyway”

I smirked “Oh yes, it can’t be a coincidence that they are all hot, even the girls” I paused “The scenery in this place is a lot better than it used to be” I pause “But they know it and like to flaunt it” I added before turning towards the cafe “God I need food”

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Salene

Feeling tired I make my way back up to the roof, the sun is low in the sky as Dee and Tally talk quietly, faces lit by the flame under the pans…

“Everything okay?” Dee asks

I walk to them and sit down…

“Stupid Lex knocked himself out” I yawn

“Is he okay?” Dee asks again

“Yeah, he’s sleeping it off” I sigh “The others want to eat as they are going out”

Dee and Tally both look at me…

“Every one has been invited, although they are going to a bar”

Dee looks at me, one eyebrow raised…

“Don’t worry, I’m probably not going to go”

I hear Dee sigh in relief, I hoped she might have forgotten about my drinking but I guess not…

“How’s the food doing?” I ask changing the subject

“It’s ready” Tally smiles

“Okay, lets feed the troops” I smile…

I stand up and pick up the pan, I leave Dee and Tally to bring the other bits and Leo, as I walk inside and start to go down the stairs Will is infront of me…

“Let me” he grins

He comes up and takes the big stew pot from me, then walks down the stairs towards the cafe…

“FOOD’S READY!” I call out to the whole mall “IT’S IN THE CAFE!!”

I finish walking down the stairs, instead of going to the cafe, I go to mine and Dee’s room, I go in and slide down the wall onto the blankets, my head in my hands as I try hard to process everything that happened today, all my senses are in overload…

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