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 Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:44 pm
"You sure you're up for helping out in the store today?" Camille asked as she set a plate of breakfast down on the dining room table in front of Ruri.
"Yes, I'm sure. I'm emotionally traumatized, mom, not crippled." Ruri said as she stared down at her plate of bacon and eggs for a moment before digging in. "Besides, I always feel better when I'm around books."
Camille just shrugged before starting in on her own meal. Once they were finished eating and ready to go, the pair headed downstairs to get the bookstore ready for opening time.
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:00 pm
Nicholas quickly ate and headed back to his room to change into some better clothes that weren't his bed clothes. He grabbed his music and his book bag and started to open the door. "Heading to the book store!" His mom looked back at him. "Already? But it opens in a hour still!" She called out, still working out. Nick just gave a smile. "New shipments come in today! I wanna be one of the first to check them out!" He said in excitement, walking out and heading towards Ruri and Camille's book store.
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:01 pm
Miguel sat on the edge of a several story apt. building, staring at the rising sun. he had switched out of his 'heroing' jacket and gear, and was in his street clothes. he kept his gear in a small pack he kept around his shoulder. he looked at his mask, sighing for a second. as much as he felt he was helping these days, he still felt he'd done his fair share to add to the issue in his past. he slipped the mask into his pack, before rising, and sliding down the fire escape system. he ran a finger through his hair before his stomach decided to remind him how empty it was. he gave a small groan. "comida... comida..." he emerged from the shadows of the alleys, into the street. "gotta find some food..." he checked his pockets, and sighed again. he barely had any money. as was usual. he could try to find somewhere with cheap enough food, but that didn't seem too promising. he may need to resort to begging. again.
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:17 pm
From outside, one could see through the glass door into the shop where Ruri was helping her mom roll out some boxes of the latest shipments, cutting them open with a box cutter, and starting to sort and shelve them. Occasionally she'd get distracted by whatever book she was holding by an interesting title or cover and start to read a few pages before getting nagged to get back to work.
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:41 pm
Niki hated mornings. It means no more blissful comforting darkness to have much needed rest. Not to mention the fact that her mom wakes her up at eight o'clock sharp every saturday no matter what. To avoid being bombarded by chores Niki hurried out of the house after eating a hearty breakfest of ultra sugary ceral. She decided to go get a cup of coffe at her favorite local cafe She walked through the streets taking her sweet time.
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:01 am
Miguel ran a hand through his hair, as he wandered down the street. After a few moments, he had to stop, clutching his stomach for a moment. he turned so his back leaned against the wall, and he slid down, so he was sitting against it. He hadn't really realized it before, but it was all hitting him now. he hadn't eaten at all the day prior. he'd forgotten about that fact while he was moonlighting as a hero. "ugh..." he let a hand run through his hair agian, as he leaned his head back. he wasn't going to try begging yet. he just needed to sit for the moment. doing what he did with his time did NOT work well with his life situation. even he needed food now and again.
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:55 pm
All Nick could think of was new books to read. He loved shipment days more than any other days in the month. "I wonder what's new? I'm so excited to find out!" Nick exclaimed to himself as he headed to the bookstore. It had yet to open when he made it there, Nick sort of rushing himself out of temptation.
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:08 pm
Ruri had her nose in another one of the new books and didn't see Nick standing just outside the door. Observers would be treated to an amusing little scene of Camille walking up behind her and lightly bopping her on the head with a book. Ruri looked up and got nagged with a sheepish smile on her face before her mother pushed her hat down over her eyes and motioned to the door before walking off. The bookworm pushed her hat back up to its proper place on her head as she looked over curiously, her face lighting up with a smile when she saw Nick waiting outside. She quickly shelved the book she'd been reading and got to her feet, rushing over to open the door. "Good morning, Mr. Favorite Customer!" she chirped as she let him inside, locking the door behind him. The store wasn't technically supposed to open yet, but Nick was always an exception
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:20 pm
"Hiya! So, new shipment? What's the new today?" He asked, his eyes sparking with excitement. He always got this way when a new shipment came in, especially with manga.
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:31 pm
"A healthy batch of mystery and fantasy novels, and as for the manga, let's see...." Kneeling down next to the box she'd been unpacking, she picked up a clipboard that she'd set aside and ran her finger down a list of the latest titles, her finger soon stopping to tap one of the titles on the list that had an 'N' scrawled beside it in pencil. "Yep; a small bundle of manga, including that one volume you've been looking forward to so badly." she said as she looked back at him with a smile.
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:10 pm
Nicholas listened with all ears, his eyes shining more and more with each word. When she said a new volume came out for his manga, he could have done backflips he was so overjoyed! "Yes! Awesome! Can't wait to read it! Thank you so much Ruri!" He said with a smile, he went off to his spot, a nice couch where he and Ruri always sat down to read at. His stack was already prepared for him, a "N" taped to the top. He giggled and then went right to reading.
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:21 pm
Camille peered out from around the shelves and stared at her daughter with a mischievous grin. "Ruri and Nicholas, sitting in a tree! K-I-S-S-I-N-G!" she sung in a hushed voice so Nick wouldn't hear, but did get bopped on the head with a clipboard for her troubles. "Stop looking so cute together, and I'll stop teasing." she said with a smile as she went to unlock the door and propped it open for customers.
"It's always so hard to tell which one of us is the mature one in the family." Ruri sighed once she finished shelving books and went to put the box in storage for the time being.
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:03 pm
It had been a small amount of time before Miguel arose. a few people had dropped some change his way, he realized that when he opened his eyes. he gathered it up, and counted through it. "Mierda..." he cursed to himself. he still only had a small pittance. not enough for a proper meal. or anything honestly substantial. he started walking again, trying to think of ways he could come up with some money. he usually managed by nabbing possessions and cash from the crooks he took down, but the last few... didn't give him taht luxury. he cursed the police under his breath. he pocketed the extra change. at least it was a start. it wasn't long before a storefront caught his eye. a book store. he didn't have need for books, nor did he have the ability to purchase them anyway, but his mind was already running the profits he could hope to make by lifting a few and hocking them on the street. they weren't in high demand there... but, he could make enough to tide him through the day. he shook his head. "no no... that life is behind me..." regardless, he kept moving towards the store, without really thinking about it. he had to stop, in front of the establishment, and take it in, thus begining the internal debate over whether or not he could/should manage this.
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:00 pm
The mother whispered sweet words to her baby which slept soundly in its cradle, singing a soft melody that only the baby and the small bird outside the open window could hear that Saturday morning. The small swallow watched, tilting its head as it listened, inclined to continue to listen to the mother sing. It pained the small bird's heart to see such kindness and love; the same she so longly desired ever since she was born. Her dark, beaded eyes watched in enchantment until the young mother stopped, looked at the window and shiver slightly before getting up to close it. The bird ruffled its feathers before fluttering away, using its tiny wings to propel against the wind currents until it came to another open window and flew inside.
Evelyn transformed, the figure of the small bird melting, growing, and longating until it resembled a human and then to Evelyn's own features. With a last, exasperated sigh, she stretched her body. Having to change her bone structure was always a hassle.
Evelyn pulled off the mask and stripped away her costume that she wore the night before. Though she didn't partake in any crime last night, she watched it as a mouse close hand. So it was rather necessary that she wear the costume. Having been out all night though had left Evelyn rather weary. She yawned and pulled on some easy, loose clothes. But no, it wasn't time to sleep. Evelyn left her apartment, a small cramped space in a shifty apartment building. She went down the stairs quickly, picking up a newspaper and went for the streets, thinking it'd be beneficial to get some breakfast after a long night's watch. She ran a hand through her dark black hair and walked in rather long strides for something appetizing to eat.
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:08 pm
Jack sat on top of a building smoking a cigar. "Alright....Let's get to work..." He said standing up as he put the cigar out. he tossed it into the air behind him as a black beast head shot from his back and devoured it with snarling teeth and red eyes. "Good boy...." he said as his body turned black and his clothes and appearance changed into the villain SkullShade. "let's make these bastards burn boys!" He said a she jumped off the building and toke flight as his blakc wings grew from his back.
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