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Post by Todd Thorne on Dec 29, 2010 10:33:58 GMT -8
Todd fought his way through the crowd over to the bar. He watched another man order a beer and unfortunately get carded, Ah! I remember those days...to be young again.
When the guy was done with his order, Todd quickly made his, "Hey Paul can I get a shot of Makers Mark, and two pints of Hennigans."
Paul shot him a look and said, "Dude, Todd I just got you a beer, don't tell me you downed it already! Slow down there champ!"
Todd shrugged, "Yeah I know but due to a little accident Emily is now wearing it, I barely got in a couple sips!"
Todd didn't notice the young man beside him turn in his direction when he mentioned the deputy's name.
The bartender laughed and started in on everyone's orders. Todd leaned forward a bit on the bar and started to mindlessly to drum his hands along the wood. He looked over to the guy beside him and gave a jolly, "Yo man!"
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Post by Atlas on Dec 29, 2010 11:20:37 GMT -8
Atlas picked up the amber beer and sipped it. He enjoyed the bitter, yet crisp taste flow down his throat. There was also a hint of pumpkin spice in there. "Definitely brings out the taste of autumn." he thought.
However, even the alcohol couldn't make him forget the dream. The Smoking Man's laugh still echoed through his mind. And that picture. The picture of himself, eyes gouged out and bloody smile painted on, just like the victims of two of the cases that impacted his life the most. He would have to drink himself to death to forget.
However, even with these setbacks, he didn't wish to die.
He could have sworn he overheard the name Emily. Was she here tonight? Atlas hoped so.
Thinking about her made him think: there were a lot of cute girls in Greenvale. Emily, Bianca. Both of them were definitely lookers as well as pleasant to hang out with. Now that he was on the subject, he also noted that Tamika was quite attractive as well. "So many choices for women here. I wonder if I would have better luck here than I did in the city." he thought.
He was lulled out of his thoughts by another man, who had greeted him in a friendly tone.
He wasn't exactly looking to meet new people tonight. But the more he could keep his mind off the nightmare, the better.
"Hi." he said back weakly, sipping his beer.
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Post by Todd Thorne on Dec 29, 2010 12:52:04 GMT -8
Paul was taking his time getting the drinks so Todd figured he could have a small chat with the fellow beside him. He seemed a little down and that was not right for up beat atmosphere in the bar! He hoped he could cheer him up a bit.
"Hey man you doing okay? You seem kind of down." Todd looked around the bar it didn't seem like he was waiting for anyone, maybe he would want to come hang at the awesome table!
"It's really crowded in here tonight, you waiting for a table? If so you are welcome to join me an my two lovely blonde lady companions. What's your name by the way?" Todd gave a big grin.
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Post by Ashlin Thomas on Dec 29, 2010 12:55:57 GMT -8
Instead of explaining anything Emily's statements only made her more confused, but Ash decided to dismiss it. This wasn't the first time she'd been left baffled. And people said she was confusing. Ash went a bit cross eyed again, looking at her forehead. She'd almost forgotten about the band aid. "Oh, they're monkey squirrels actually." Ash said it as if it was a perfectly normally thing to have a band aid on one's forehead with such creatures on it.
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Post by Atlas on Dec 29, 2010 13:01:16 GMT -8
Atlas looked up at the guy. "He is certainly in high spirits today. Must not have had any experiences with the supernatural lately." he thought. "Not really, wasn't able to get much sleep last night." he replied. Whoever this person is doesn't need to know about his nightmare.
He also noticed the black eye on his face. "You're quite cheerful for someone who looks like he got a visit from Punchy McFisticuffs." he remarked.
The offer was tempting, but he didn't seem interested. Not at first anyway. The man would need a little more convincing to get Atlas to move. "Alright, I'll humour you. The name's Atticus Lasseter. I'm an Attorney at Law."
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Post by Emily Wyatt on Dec 29, 2010 13:05:18 GMT -8
"Monkey...squirrels?" Emily was baffled, was it one of those "Pokémans" kids seemed to still be gaga over? She shrugged, it wasn't important anyway. The real question was, where did she get that super cute hat!
"You have to tell me where did you find such a cute hat? The stores around here seem to be stuck in fashions from the 50's and 60's! I swear if I want anything considered 'chic' I have to go online."
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Post by Todd Thorne on Dec 29, 2010 13:29:13 GMT -8
Todd grinned and pointed to his face, "I got this from sparing this morning with Em', she's a coworker and she packs quite a punch when she's angry. Not sure if you can see from here but she's the blonde with the short hair...the one without hat over there." He gestured back towards the table where Ash and Emily were currently conversing.
"I'm actually here getting drinks for her and another blonde cutie."
When the stranger introduced himself Todd's jovial mood soured. His smile dropped and his eyes narrowed for a brief moment when he realized just who he was speaking with.
It's that lawyer....
"Oh you're the fellow that helped out Steven's sister? Good work man-"
Todd was cut off when Paul returned with his three drinks and he was thankful for the interruption.
I can make my escape!
"Ah! Here we go...well it was nice meeting you Atticus but I must hurry back now with the drinks." He was eager to leave the lawyer brooding by himself at the bar. He didn't want Emily to know her new so called lawyer friend was here. Unfortunately he only had two hands and could not take all the drinks in one shot. He starred at the two pints and wondered if he could tap into the force to save himself another trip back over to the lawyer.
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Post by Atlas on Dec 29, 2010 13:43:20 GMT -8
"Em' hmm. Wait is that?" he looked over to where Todd pointed out. It was Emily. Sure, of course Atlas would join him.
He seemed more eager to ditch Atlas one he was aware of his name. "Was it something I said?" he thought.
"Umm, before you go, can I get your name as well?"
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Post by Ashlin Thomas on Dec 29, 2010 13:46:22 GMT -8
Ash smiled brightly at Emily's comment. She had always loved wearing hats, and this particular purple one happened to be her favorite. "I mostly shop at thrift stores, and little shops I find. I've been traveling the past few years so there isn't any where in particular I like to go." It would be strange, Ashlin mused, living in one place again. But she supposed it'd be nice as well, especially with how friendly the residents of Greenvale seemed to be. Ash had never felt more welcomed any where in her life. It gave her a nice warm, fuzzy feeling. "Do you have any thrift stores around here?"
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Post by Todd Thorne on Dec 29, 2010 13:54:55 GMT -8
((hey are all the police people called Deputy or is it special for Emily?))
Todd tried to pick up all three drinks but he just couldn't get a good grip. It looks like he would have to make that second trip afterall.
"Oh I'm Officer Todd Thorne." He shot the man a smirk, "It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance Lasseter"
Todd put out his hand.
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Post by Atlas on Dec 29, 2010 14:00:58 GMT -8
"Of course it is, officer." Atlas replied.
He noted that Todd couldn't get all three drinks as easily. He grinned. "You can't get rid of me that easily, Thorne."
"I see you are having a bit of trouble. Need a hand with the drinks. I'd be more than happy to give you one." he replied.
Despite the tension, this was good for Atlas. At the very least, it took his mind off the nightmare that plagued him.
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Post by Todd Thorne on Dec 29, 2010 14:12:00 GMT -8
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Inside Todd was fuming. Why did he have to talk to this guy again? Now he's going to follow him back to the table and Emily will see he's here. Awesome. Just awesome...Sometimes he wish he would just keep his big mouth closed. See this is why he had to be more like George. This would never have happened to him...he doesn't talk to people.
Even though his emotions were raging on the inside Todd hid his inner turmoil behind a big bright smile, "Why yes thank you! It would be such a big help, if it's not too much trouble." Sorry Kevin I'm definitely not leaving Emily's side now. I need to be there in case Lasseter gets any funny ideas.
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Post by Atlas on Dec 29, 2010 14:21:03 GMT -8
"Of course Todd." Atlas replied. He noted the emphasis placed on the word big, almost as if it were sarcastic. He shrugged, not sure what to make of it.
He grabbed the third drink as well as his own beer and follow the man to his table. There were two other blondes there, one with a cute hat that he had never met before, and other one being Emily.
When he caught her eyes, he smiled brightly at her. "Hi, Emily. Good to see you!" he said cheerfully to her.
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Post by Emily Wyatt on Dec 29, 2010 14:49:17 GMT -8
Emily thought for a moment, thrift stores eh?
"I know there's Mallie's on January Way. I've never actually been inside though so I can't tell you if the selection is any good. If I knew I could find cute stuff at thrift shops I would have gone looking a long time ago! It's a shame we aren't the same size I have some outfits from my high school days in Seattle that would look darling on you."
She saw Todd approach with another person behind him..That mop of curly hair looked familiar...
Emily grinned when she saw a familiar face, "Oh! Atlas! How are you doing?! You're shoulder feeling better? She stood up grabbed the pint he was holding, "Here let me take that from you!" She then dragged him over to the stool beside her's.
She looked up at Todd who was just standing there, "Dude. Are you going to sit or what Todd? Give poor Ash her drink!"
When Todd finally sat his butt down next to Atlas Emily decided it was time to make some introductions.
"Ash! This is my friend Atlas, I actually met him here the other night, he's a lawyer who plays a mean game of darts! Atlas this is Ashlin..."
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Post by Ashlin Thomas on Dec 29, 2010 15:18:32 GMT -8
"You can find all sorts of interesting things at thrift stores." She told Emily happily. Ash had found a wonderful scarf with a very interesting pattern. The clerk had looked at her fun when she bought it, though Ash didn't understand why. Hmmm maybe Emily would like one of her hats. She did have quite a few and Emily seemed to like hers.
When Todd came back he had with him not only their drinks but another person as well. "It's nice to meet you Atlas." She said after Emily had made her introductions. She was certainly meeting lots of people today, she wasn't used to it. Taking her drink she nodded at Todd with a smile of thanks. Even if she didn't understand why he was buying her a drink she should at least try to be polite she thought.
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