Characters involved are: Melaine (RED), Rico (ORANGE),
Logged by Rico

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Nortune, A-Block East
This is the eastern section of A-Block, framed by a wooden stairway that leads <south> to the southeastern corner of town, and a small break in the buildings which leads to the <west> to the 'center point' of this small town. The Wildcat <Bar> stands off to the east here, and across from it stands a small residential <house>, one of the few in this small little area. To the <north> stands the narrow roadway which leads up to the northern parts of town.
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Melaine
Rico (OOC) thinks. Would this be right after the previous scene, or a bit later?
Melaine (OOC) says, "Either way is fine with me..I suppose it all comes down to whether Rico would be curious enough to follow her out, after she kissed his cheek and ran off."
Rico (OOC) probably wouldn't. A bit bemused, but no. Would probably leave pretty much when he was going to anyway. Maybe an hour later.
Melaine (OOC) says, "Well..she could've just been hanging about outside,, near the next building or so. So..we got ourselves a beginning. Let's go with it."
Rico (OOC) nods, and poses.
Well, that was satisfying. A paper, a good dinner, and some drinks to cap it off. Not that Rico could boast to have been much more then tipsy in his time. It would take a considerable amount to floor this ex-champion, as he barely avoids banging his head on the top of the door as he exits the Wildcat, out onto the street. Looking from side to side nonchalantly, he takes the turn leading him back toward D-Block. Best to get home, after that. Long day again tomorrow, and, to tell you the truth, Rico is pooped. The slow, steady gait progresses down the street, as he makes his way.
Melaine has left.
Melaine has arrived.
Melaine (OOC) Erps.x.x
Rico (OOC) grins ^^.
Leaning against one of the buildings that frame the path to the center section of the the town, is someone who Rico may, or may not be pleased to see. In fact, he may simply be totally indifferent. However, Melaine is there all the same. LIfting her eyes for a moment, sshe spots the "Champ" hgheading out of the bar. Pulling the cigarette from her mouth, she waves her hand and calls to the giant of a demi-human. "Hey handsome! Jeeze, long time no see.."
Melaine (OOC) coughs. She can't see what she's typing..please forgive the typo's.. ^^;
Hmmm. Her again. Was she wating for him, or...? Well, best to not assume the worst. "Oh, uh, hello Melaine", Rico grants unto she who would disturb his walk, the customary silence broken by his sheer curiosity. What did this chick -want-? ... Still, best to be polite. "Yeah. It's been what, an hour? Since you got yourself chased outa there.". He smiles, and thumbs the Wildcat bar behind him. People getting chased out weren't exactly uncommon. Passing counterfeit money was a new one on Rico, though.
Rico (OOC) grins. "No problem".
Rico (OOC) asks, "What client are you using?"
Melaine (OOC) is on a library telnet. ;)
Rico (OOC) says, "Telnet? Ewww."
Rico (OOC) says, "You can go to options and turn on local echo, then you can see what you're typing."
Melaine (OOC) chuckles. My feelings exactly, but, here...I'm stable. ;) "And thanks! That'll come in handy. ^^"
Melaine takes a quick puff from her cigg, before hucking it casually to the ground, and smothering the smoldering end with her shoe. Turning to Rico, she takes a few steps closer and grins. "Hey..I've just been waiting for that tubby bartender to come chasing after me..been too long since I had a good run!" She chuckles..now a few steps nearer. "You know, "Champ", you've got me curious...I think I'd like to get to know you..just a -touch- better.." She grins to him, now right next to him. Her tail gently swishes from one side of her, then over to the other for some swishing in a different environment.
Rico grins back, playing along for now, at least. "Is that so?", his eyes go back to the road in front of him for a second, as they take a couple more paces along the road. "And, what makes you think that all of a sudden? We only just met.". Yes, and because of that, I have to distrust you, he thinks, eyes again on the road, pensive. His pace does not slow, and he continues along the road just as he was. If she's following me, well, whatever. It's a free country.
And yes, she does indeed follow, taking large strides to keep up with his regular paces. "Well champ...see, I was flirting with you.." With a defensive hand raised, she adds "At first just to get some free booze, y'know..but..I'd by lying now if I said I wasn't attracted to you. That's not important though! Uf!.." The prior sound was made by this cat-girl stumbling, as she attempts explaining, and walking at the same time.
Melaine (OOC) erp! not done yet..stupid enter.
"See, most guys I've flirted with for booze tried to get me into bed right off...but, you didn't....You're interesting me." She says, recovering from the aforementioned stumble.
Rico is more then a little startled, now. He slows his pace to match hers, and wears a quizzical look, now, which does less than suit his usual demeanour. "Uh, well, that was unexpected. A little forthright, aren't we?". Forthright was one of thw words hammer had tought him. It pays to know one or two bg words, hammer says. Makes folk think you ain't stupid. Well, not that anyone would accuse him straight off. "...sorry. I'm just not used to it. The flirting, I mean.". If she can be ..forthright, then he can, too. And this, knowing Rico, is practically spilling his guts. Still, it might still be a little game Melaine likes to play. Another ruse. I'll bet you say that to all the guys, he thinks. Right before they realise their wallet is missing. Good thing I don't need one.
Melaine grins, and gives his shoulder a tap. "Like I said before, I'm surprised. You're a good looking guy...and this time, I -mean- it." Sure, she's a criminal..but..uhh.. she's still a nice person! "Now...just to -prove- that my intentions are true...here." She holds out her hands, which contain a short length of rope. "Go on, bind and tie my hands. How can I rip you off, when my hands are tied?" She says with a smile. What an odd request! o.O But then again, it must be taken into account that she -is- an odd person. "From one demi to another...let's just pal around a while!"
Rico (OOC) says, "X_x"
Melaine (OOC) grins. "Whaat?" ^^
His eyes widen, and Rico finally stops walking, and turns. "Uh...I dont, erm, go in for those kind of....um, hang on.". Bit of an overactive imagination there, Rico? "That is to say, why would I want to do that? It's not like you'd succeed, anyway." The face cracks into a grin, as he does nothing about the offered rope, and makes to turn around again. "And, I think it'll take more then that to prove you're not taking me for a ride.". He begins his walk, at her slower pace, again. If she actually did find him interesting, well, the feeling was mutual. If for different reasons.
Melaine eyes him curiously. "Eh? Don't go in for -what- exactly, Champ?" She asks, perhaps just letting a touch of jealousy enter her voice. As he makes to turn around and continue walking, she follows suit. "C'mon Rico! What can I do?" She asks with outstretched, furry arms. "You're a demi-human, I'm a demi-human..You're in prison, I probably -should- be in prison.." She grins at her little joke, and continues. "Besides, like you said..I'd never get away with it! Big, muscled guy like you..nah, you're too tough to pickpocket..and if I got anything out of you, I'd be a bloody pulp before I could get away with it!" This -is- turning into a game for her..she hasn't had this much fun i ages.
Hmmm. Is it time to swat it away, or should he just play along with what is bordering between interesting and boring? Rico continues his walk uninterrupted, regarding only cursorily the pleading cat-girl. He doesn't know wether she's just...very forthright, or taking the piss, at this stage. Still, undaunted, he walks on, listening to her pleas, flattery, exaggeration. "What can you do? Well, you can stop trying so hard, for a start", he grins, flashing her a quick look, before engaging in more faux-ignoring.
Melaine (OOC) hasta leave the library. x.x "Give me just a few minute, and I'll be back home. I only live just down the road. ^^"
Rico (OOC) nods.
Melaine (OOC) will see ya soon.
Rico (OOC) waves.
Melaine has disconnected.
Melaine has connected.
Melaine (OOC) says, "Whoo. I have...returned."
Rico (OOC) waves!
Melaine (OOC) lipsmacks. "Mm. Pizza, and spaghetti. If I ever find the person who invented them, they each get a smooch. ^^"
Melaine (OOC) asks, "Could you possibly re-pose your last pose? So I know where to pick up from?"
Hmmm. Is it time to swat it away, or should he just play along with what is bordering between interesting and boring? Rico continues his walk uninterrupted, regarding only cursorily the pleading cat-girl. He doesn't know wether she's just...very forthright, or taking the piss, at this stage. Still, undaunted, he walks on, listening to her pleas, flattery, exaggeration. "What can you do? Well, you can stop trying so hard, for a start", he grins, flashing her a quick look, before engaging in more faux-ignoring.
Melaine hmphs, narrowing her eye at the big man. "Well, alright then... I won't try -so- hard..." She smiles to him, and takes a moment of just..walking next to him. He -is- a handsome guy.. "So..you tell me you're not used to flirting...you ever had a girl?" She asks, after that moment of silence? She regards Rico curiously, tilting her head slightly to the side. her ears perk with interest, awaiting his answer.
Rico stops dead again, and a tiny, perfectly-formed drop of sweat form on his forehead. "What kind of question is THAT?", he asks without thinking. It was enough being so blatant about the flirting, but this was...well, this was a little too in-your-face, even for Rico. If it were possible, his face owuld be turning a bright red.
Melaine blinks, backing off a bit. "Well..I didn't think it was all -that- bad of a question...I mean, I hear everyday people in the streets talking about girlfriends, or wives...I was only asking if you ever had a relationship with a girl that went beyond friends..." She explains. Perhaps he thought 'had a girl', meant something beyond what she was talking about. "
Hanging out with prisoner has that effect on people. Expressions mean different things, there's a generally more coarse terminology. Is this...al language barrier problem? Obviously so, as Rico steps down a notch or two from 'terribly embarrased', to 'a bit shaken'. "Oh, well, um, that is, not really. It's, uh...". He continues on his way for a while. It's...not your thing, Rico? Doesn't everyone like girls? Well, sure, but, erm,, there is this issue with it being a bit sudden. Perhaps later, if he knew her a bit better. But, for now, he can only be a bit flustered, and continue as normally as possible.
Melaine giggles quietly, looking ahead..dwarfed by a full two feet by this behemoth. "Why embarassed?" She asks, her ears twitching slightly as he stammers. "Just asking out of curiosity... If it makes you feel any better, I've never had a guy either." she states, once again presenting her forth-rightedness. "In fact, I'd have to say your one of the few people living that didn't totally disgust me within moments of meeting them. I'm not exactly a social butterfly.." Butterfly wouldn't veen be the word for her if she was. The occasional cigarette, liqour, and constant theft are not qualifications for butterfly. Social-snake, perhaps. "Since that subject seems to get you just a might hot under the collar..mind if I ask a few questions about Battling?"
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Rico grins defiantly, recovering a little. "Oh yeah. I feel right at home, now.". It's hard to have a dry with when you don't use it when it matters, and when you usually back it up with a swift unch or kick where it hurts. Still, Rico can learn, and the conversation, at least from his point of view starts to pick up. "Battling? Sure, what do you want to know?". Returning now to his own territory, the trademark taciturnity returns, and he resumes his previous pace.
Melaine chuckles as he regains his composure. Alright, now we know what makes him comfortable. "Well..everything, actually. I hear it's a pretty good way to make quick money, and show off your skills while your at it." She jogs forward a few steps, and walks in front of Rico, taking backwards steps. "Such as..I've who do you fight against? Other gears? Monsters?"
Rico averts his eyes from the road to Melaine. If there were an obstruction on the road, she'd probably fall over it, and he'd know all about it. "Yeah, it's an okay way of making money. That is, if you're good, and have a decent gear.". This last said pointedly, as he remembers her inability to hand over a few coins, let alone service, or own a gear. "Depends on how many other battlers are around. If there's someone to fight against, that'll happen. If there isn't, the battling committee break out one of their little zoo of nasty critters.". he smiles at this, remembering how much more of a challenge some of these were then actual gears. "It's different every time, I guess. Luck of the draw.". Sure, it interests Rico to talk about this. It used to be his livelihood.
Melaine nods slowly..taking all this in. Sure she couldn't hand over a few coins..but, she may just be greedy, and not want to give her cash up. "Hm...Now...say you were to go and sign up for this battling arena... Do you have to own your own gear? Or can this Battling Committee provide you with a loaner?" She asks, taking a glance back now and then to scan for any rocks, or potholes in the road. Don't want to fall now, do we?
Rico nods his head. "Yeah, you can usually get them to, once you can prove you can handle the thing. Once you know the basics, you can wing it, and try to work your way up. It's getting started that's the problem.". Rico remmbers how relatively easy it was for him. The committee seemed...almost too eager to supply him with the Stier, and get him going.
Melaine has disconnected.
Melaine has connected.
Rico (OOC) blinks.
Melaine (OOC) dies. x.x
Rico (OOC) grins ^^. You get that lat pose?
Melaine (OOC) Did. Typing up the response as we..err...type to each other. :)
Rico (OOC) grins.
Melaine looks off to the side for a moment of thought. "Okay then. Rico, I've got a request for you. If you've got the time..I've got the cash. I want you to teach me to pilot a gear." Well. Erm. huzzah? It could be worse. She could have asked for direct access to his bedroom, or for his gear, or just for a smooching right here, right now. but did she? No. I think she deserves credit for that.
Rico raises an eyebrow. "You've got the cash? Like you did for those drinks back there?". How short do you think his memory is, anyway? Still, it probably does not matter. "Never mind. If you're prepared to put the effort into it, I'll do it for free. Done it before a couple times...". Granted, it was for people he knew a little better, but hey, why not. "I assume from that that you don't have a gear, then".
Melaine grins, "Hey. I never pay for booze...Plus I told him I'd pay him..never said with -what- though. It wasn't even counterfeit! That moron just can't tell the difference between coins minted in Kislev, and coins from Aveh.." What a convincing testimonial. As the words 'free' roll around, she fends off the urge to glomp then and there. "Holy! You're nicer than I thought! I'll pay for fuel and things though..I promise. I may be a lot'a things, but loyal to my promises, I am." Ah, screwit. She gives in to her urges, and gives the big lug a quick, friendly hug. "No..no gear...I'm lucky if I've got the price of food, and room. Luckily..I got lucky at cards a week ago..so, I'm good now."
Melaine has disconnected.
Melaine has connected.
Rico (OOC) rewaves. Computer problems again?
Melaine (OOC) falls over. >.< "Yeah.. I can't wait until I get my new computer...When i do, no AOL software will ever touch it. x.x"
Rico (OOC) cheers!
Rico (OOC) asks, "need me to repose?"
Melaine (OOC) says, "If you'd be so kind> :)"
Rico waves his hands at his side as his midriff is hugged, his eyes growing a little wider, as he looks around to see if anyone's looking. "Yeah, uh, see that you do, then. I ain't made of money.". His attempt at making the request a little more unreasonable and conditioned failing a bit, as he is hugged. "Uh, yeah, you're welcome.". Another cautious look round, and he rests his hands on her shoulders lightly. "Nearly tripped over you, there...", he smiles. "Yeah, uh, head over to the battling arena saturday? I should be around. Ask the guy at the desk for me if you don't see me.". Already starting to regret this, Rico? Well, we'll see.
Now...to give him a quick midriff-kiss? (as if she could jump two feet to reach his cheek...) Nah, that would s
Melaine (OOC) has gtg quickly, family emergency, BRB!
Melaine has disconnected.
Melaine has connected.
Melaine (OOC) says, "Sorry about that...had to make a call about a stolen credit card.."
Rico (OOC) says, "Yikes."
Melaine (OOC) nods.. "Anyway..where were we?"
Rico (OOC) says, "You were ahlfways through snugging my midriff ^^"
Melaine (OOC) says, "Oh yes! I was debating whether or not to throw in a kiss or not. ;)"
Rico (OOC) says, "X_x"
Mm...nice body this guy has. Now..to throw in a midriff-kiss or not? (as if she could hop the two feet to get to his cheek... Actually, she probably could, but it's too much effort for such a little thing). No...that would just maek things too awkward for him. He doesn't seem to like this flirting stuff. INstead, she just lets go of him, and gives him a wide smile. "You're a terrific guy.. I'll be there, bright and early, with my cash on hand!"
Is that a chuckle? No, it couldn't be. "Heh.", Rico says, as she lets go. "Hope you're as keen on Battling as you seem to be on...you know.". Talking himself into a corner again, Rico starts off on his waya again, at his normal pace. If she wishes to run after him, fine. Otherwise, well, saturday.
Rico (OOC) shortposes.
Melaine has disconnected.
Melaine has connected.
Melaine (OOC) cries. "This computer gets more and more uppity every day.."
Of course she runs after him! She likes this Rico fella! "Hey, IO did always want to be a gear pilot! Beats stealing any day!" She says, as she begins to trot after him. "Don't leave me here just yet, I'm not done with you, Mr. Rico!" She calls, catching up with the man. "You seem to be top-guy around here...you must have a few connections to the outside world, right?"
Rico does not slow his pace, yet answers fairly directly. "Yeah, I know a few people out there. Why d'you ask?". He is a little curious, having not even registered the flattery of baing called 'top guy'. He was well used to that, and tended to ignore it even now. He is more curious than flattered at the best of times, yet keep walking, expecting an answer.
Melaine grins, "Just curious...Felines are rumoured to have that tendancy, you know.." She grins, throwing a playful wink his way. "If you've got contacts on the outside..you must have a few here too... " She sways slowly, 'beating around the bush', as they say. "Happen to know anyone...who could get me information..on prisoners?"
Rico (OOC) needs to go soon. might pose a pseudo-exit now, and continue another time?
Melaine (OOC) nods. "Sure. I much appreciate the RP!"
Rico reaches the exit to the district, and keeps going, toward D-Block. "Well, you're allowed enter D-Block yourself, As far as I know, if you just want to find someone. Information apart from what they tell you, well, I don't really know. Never rally had to do that kinda....", and so the conversation continues, as Rico and Melaine exit the district, a brief nod to the guards enough to make them stand aside, as they pass. They continue down the street, and disappear around the corner.
Melaine (OOC) says, "Beautiful. :)"
Rico (OOC) wavewaves sleepily ^^.
Rico (OOC) says, "Thanks for that. Looking forward to seeing you again, then."