Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 6:51 pm"Yeah that... came out wrong. Sometimes it's hard to accept he lived a couple different lives before I met him."
Xaviers!
Summer of... something?
http://xaviers.bigdamnheroes.net/
One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Page 3 of 4
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 6:51 pmRe: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:01 pm"Hard to find out about relatives you didn't know existed," Tereza says quietly, adding in her own bit of commentary.
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:07 pm"Believe me, I wasn't expecting a grown-ass woman to show up either, but I guess I'm not that surprised."
"I don't know why he thought I'd make a good mother, but I guess it worked out. Biggest thing was he damned sure didn't want her growing up to be like him."
"I don't know why he thought I'd make a good mother, but I guess it worked out. Biggest thing was he damned sure didn't want her growing up to be like him."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:22 pm"Well that joke's on him then, although he didn't really have much choice there." she says, clenching her fist to snap out her blades for a moment. "But that's not why we're here. Seems like the arms race didn't stop with the Cold War and she's the result. I'm just here cause I know what it's like to want answers."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:47 pm"And unfortunately not the only result, which is why I'm looking for the Russian."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:47 pm"...I can't talk about this here, so if you want a drink before we scram, best speak up now."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:53 pm"Vodka neat," Tereza says without hesitation, "For all the good that will do me."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:08 pm"...okay, that's just eerie but we'll chalk that one up to coincidence."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:56 pm"I drink other things too... on occasion," she says, downing the drink as soon as it's served. "Shall we?"
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:43 pm"I'm good. Let's go."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:34 pm"Fine," she says, paying the bartender and going to the counter to cash out her chips. After tucking the money away, she heads for the elevator of the attached hotel.
"If either of you is going to try to murder me, elevators are fun for that," she smirks to them.
"If either of you is going to try to murder me, elevators are fun for that," she smirks to them.
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:10 pm"I wouldn't even know where to begin to try," Tereza says with a chuckle.
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:33 pm"Little old me? Why, I'm just human..."
The doors hiss open and she saunters in.
The doors hiss open and she saunters in.
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:38 pmTereza follows her in, obviously not overly worried despite her statement.
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:29 am"Not that I'm not down for a challenge, but I'll pass. I'm sure you're capable of doing damage unpleasant enough to heal."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:34 pm"You pick up a few tricks if you're around him long enough," she nods as the doors close and she hits the floor number.
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:44 pm"Why do I feel like you know me more than I know you." she grouches.
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:53 pm"I know somebody like you. Now, maybe I'm barking up the wrong tree and you're into doilies and tea parties, but it's hard for me not to see him in you."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:55 pm"I wouldn't worry about setting up a tea party."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:56 pm"Get used to that one." she informs Tereza. "Everybody thinks they know you and unfortunately they're not really wrong most of the time."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 12:39 am"Hate to break it to ya, but that happens with just about anyone who knew your parents. I still get it back in Japan."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 12:43 am"I get the distinct impression that Russia wants me badly and would like me to stay far away at the same time."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 3:10 pm"Most people aren't cloned from a single-parent and expected to be the same. Which we suspect is the case with her as well."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 6:03 pm"Could be any number of things. There's also my sister, crazy person that she is, so I'm apparently not the only one they've done whatever to get."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:06 pm"Well, she's got a crazy-ass sibling too," she thumbs to Laura.
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2017 8:15 pm"Everyone seems to have *that* family member. Maybe you can understand my interest in the Russian now."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:35 pm"Oh, I get it well enough. She never thought she'd even be able to be a mom."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:41 pm"So she said when I bumped into her. But that reunion was a little rushed thanks to work responsibilities. So, I'm personally hoping you know a bit more about how to get in touch with her than I do. Because I have all sorts of questions."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:43 pm"I'm guessing since you came through Lowtown, you're not gonna accept 'that's really dangerous' for an answer?"
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:51 pmTereza gestures towards Laura. "Ask her how many times 'that's really dangerous' has deterred me from doing things in the past."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:43 pm"People trying to stop you usually means you're on to something."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 3:19 pm"And I'd hate to just let that something go. Especially if I can try to put a stop to it."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:02 pm"...these kinds of programs are like cockroaches," she sighs, looking out into the hallway as the elevator chimes and the doors open.
There's a couple of large men in suits milling around in the hallway near one of the doors to the rooms.
"Shit," she grumbles.
There's a couple of large men in suits milling around in the hallway near one of the doors to the rooms.
"Shit," she grumbles.
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:04 pm"Friends of yours?" Tereza eyes the men, nose wrinkling as some of her other senses start reacting instinctively.
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:21 pm"Overstayed your welcome, huh?" Laura asks as she tenses up herself.
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:03 pm"Judging by the ink peeking out at their cuffs, I'd say those are Yakuza," she says quietly.
"Which means they're risking pissing off Tyger Tiger to be here..."
"Which means they're risking pissing off Tyger Tiger to be here..."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:07 pm"Want them gone?" Tereza asks quietly before her jaw twitches slightly. "Cause I'd be happy to oblige."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:55 pmYukio stares at Tereza for a moment.
"...geez, what is your deal, kid?"
"...geez, what is your deal, kid?"
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 8:16 pm"How much time do you have to listen?" The air immediately around Tereza cools considerably and some of her metal rails in the elevator fog over. "Because it involves some crazy-sounding shit."
Re: One night in Madripoor makes a hard man humble
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 6:33 pm"...maybe after we hang our guests out to dry."