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Kay Still doing his best to look nonchalant, Kay loosens his seatbelt and silently obeys the order, looking the dude straight in the eye. At least while he gets looked at, the cop is not investigating the stash instead.
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The cop eyes Kay up and down. i need some ID Again he extends a baseball-mitt hand, waiting.
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Sep 28, 2022 16:20
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Kay "Sure, officer". He fidgets with his wallet for a while. "There you go. International passport, and this here..." he fiddles some more and produces a battered piece of paper from inside a inner wallet pocket "... is a copy of my student visa. I am a exchange law student at Brightdale University. Anything else you may need?" I honestly don't know the kinda papers an international student needs to carry around in the USA, so hopefully I haven't written my way into a deportation lol Shellception fucked around with this message at 16:30 on Sep 28, 2022 |
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Sep 28, 2022 16:28
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lol nah, no worries, he doesn't give a poo poo what you're actually pulling out. Is your wallet stuffed with cash or is that kept elsewhere?
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Sep 28, 2022 16:33
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Part of the cash is in the wallet, yeah. Not all, he's not that stupid, but definitely enough for it to be noticeable - let's say he has like $200 there, enough bills to make it look stuffy? You wanna look the part, after all.
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Sep 28, 2022 16:38
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Mac Kay can actually be somewhat civil when his rear end is on the line huh? I would find it funny if I weren't nervous as hell. I watch from the side mirror as Officer Kilgore inspects Kay's ID. I mull over what he said about "decayed line"... what did that mean, was it just some backwoods phrase or local lingo kinda thing? Kay thinks all his problems can be solved with money...I don't know if Two Face here will be interested or use that against us. Mac just listens and waits. Was trying to save italics for just OOC text but italics just looks better than asterisks for internal thoughts, think it will be clear enough. Also you've been making it very clear Kilgore doesn't give a gently caress about proper police procedure, lol
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Sep 28, 2022 17:11
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yep, didn't think he'd pack it all in one place  The Sheriff sorts through your documents for a bit before thumping the pile back into your chest. Kay: you see him clock your cash. you wanna know why i pulled your friend over? because this road is a 25, and your friend was going 45. twenty over, well, if she wasn't one of Wilma's i'd toss her rear end in jail for that kind of recklessness. now because she's one of Wilma's, i'm just going to give her a fine today. further, because she's one of Wilma's, i've decided i'm not going to stomp the life outta you in front of your friends, despite your disrespect He covers the distance between himself and Kay in a quick step and puts a hand on Kay's chest, not-so-gently shoving him back into the SUV. Kay, you fall awkwardly but manage to catch yourself on the frame. The cop leaves your door open and walks back up to Mac's window. what's your last name, girl Mac, what's your grandma's maiden name?
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Sep 28, 2022 17:19
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Maerlyn posted:Mac I mean, even before the borked pull, better to have the rich, white, male and clean preppy kid deal with police than... literally almost anyone else in the car lol I assume I am out $200 or so, can I check the wallet somehow?
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Sep 28, 2022 17:26
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Shellception posted:I mean, even before the borked pull, better to have the rich, white, male and clean preppy kid deal with police than... literally almost anyone else in the car lol you just noticed him looking at the cash, he didn't take any As for the ooc stuff maerlyn no issues on readability, but if you're worried about it feel free to put a dash or other symbol in between your IC and OOC sections of the post
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Sep 28, 2022 17:29
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Mac "Harris, sir." I dare not mention the "going 45 in a 25" unless he brings it up, at this point I'll just be glad to get a ticket and we can be on our way. --- Moore, 8th most common surname in CO according to some random website, haha
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Sep 28, 2022 17:50
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harris The name comes off his lips with derision. He reaches into his back pocket and withdraws his pad. He writes quickly before snapping off a carbon and handing it over. ms. harris, your fine is four hundred fifty. you seem to have rich friends, so i expect you won't have any trouble paying it. you can pay at the station. i want it paid before you leave lodestone, and don't think i won't know if you try to dodge it. He waits, as if expecting a thank you.
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Sep 28, 2022 18:15
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Mac "Okay, will do." I take the ticket from his outstretched hand, the "thanks" wavering on the tip of my tongue wanting to escape but keeping it contained. I'm not thanking him for poo poo...$450?!? Knowing I should just not say anything further, the words blurt out before I can swallow them. "What did you mean by decayed line? About my grandmother..." I trail off, unsure of why I'm even asking when I should just be taking the ticket and leaving the Phantom far behind us.
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Sep 28, 2022 19:03
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Frank For whatever reason Frank pipes up from the back, trying to break through the obvious tension. “Thanks Officer, hope the bass are running over at Sarah Spring!” As Frank says this he wonders if there is anything even alive in Sarah Spring or if it’s still a toxic mess from mining runoff
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Sep 28, 2022 19:07
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The Sheriff chuckles. you should stop by the historical society. or ask your grandmother. enjoy your stay, ms. *harris* He looks back into the car, at Frank. He says nothing. He walks back to his car, lights another cig, and drives off, leaving you all behind.
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Sep 28, 2022 19:21
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Grace Grace takes several deep breaths, then closes her book and shoves it into her pack. "What was that!? Is that guy even a cop?"
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Sep 28, 2022 19:27
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Tony Tony finally exhales Jesus, that guy... Good thing we're white, you see that gun he had, man?
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Sep 28, 2022 19:29
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Frank “How rude!”
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Sep 28, 2022 19:29
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Kay What a loving clown. Let's go already, what are we even waiting for? Also we better stop by the precinct sometime, before Hulk decides to bother us some more. I can bail our asses out, but y'all better look for the nearest ATM too, otherwise you're treating me for the rest of the trip!
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Sep 28, 2022 19:44
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feel free to do any other rp in the aftermath and then I'll advance us into town. I'll wait until I've heard from everyone
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Sep 28, 2022 19:48
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Mac I slump back in my seat as the anxiety and relief wash over me. I don't know whether to laugh or cry (definitely more cry but I'm not going to do it in front of everyone else). I take a couple deep breaths, a swig of coffee and hope they can't see my hands trembling. Pull it together... I sit back up and put the SUV back into gear. "Well that was quite the start to our trip. What an rear end in a top hat. Kay you've got us covered? I guess it's the least you can do after running your mouth," I follow that up with a muttered "sorry."
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GraceShellception posted:Kay "Yeah, okay, that seems fair. I have, uh." Grace checks her wallet. "I have $50 with me here."
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Sep 28, 2022 20:02
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Frank “Yes let’s make sure we never run into that guy again. Tony’s right, anyone with a gun like that wants to use it” Frank takes out his money clip thing and riffles through it a bit and turns to Kay. “So, like, I figure my share of that is seven dollars or so?”
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Sep 28, 2022 20:02
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Kay "Well, I wan't the one speeding like a dumbass in from of a police car. So yeah, thank you, your asses are safe, and hope y'all brought enough food for everyone 'cause I sure ain't paying for a drat thing now." (To Tony) "Also, you there - you better start sharing that stash of yours, right about now. It's the least you can do"
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Sep 28, 2022 20:06
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Kay "You all keep your money. We'll talk later."
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Sep 28, 2022 20:07
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Mac "I wasn't speeding, he's a loving liar but who's gonna argue with someone who looks like they could just break you in half? What's done is done, we'll settle up later." "Kay if you thought I was going slow before, watch as we crawl our way into town. Also Tony keep your weed tucked away until we get to the cabin, I think even I may need a joint to calm down after this."
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Sep 28, 2022 20:18
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Grace "Guys, let's try to calm down a bit. Let's not let him get to us."
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I also look over at Casey, asking him "you good?" I noticed he was as freaked out as I was, maybe more.
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Kay "Big words, granny, but if you go any slower car's gonna start running in reverse. Also, you pass me one right now, I've loving earned it"
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Mac I turn the car off again and turn in my seat to stare down Kay. "This is my car; if you want to walk your happy rear end into Lodestone be my guest. Maybe Officer Kilgore will come back through and would be happy to escort you into town personally, give you the grand tour and then maybe beat some manners into you. No weed smoking in my car, we're almost at the cabin and you can drink and smoke to your heart's content there." Tony may have been smoking in her car based on previous parts of the story but suffice to say she's a bit freaked out. Maerlyn fucked around with this message at 21:25 on Sep 28, 2022 |
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Car smells so much birds are flying in circles all around it, so I think you are a liiiiiittle too late lol
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I'm just shutting Kay down out of spite, lol... probably smells more like cigarettes at this point which is even better
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Grace "Mac, come on, let's just get to the cabin. We can all get some space there. Kay, be quiet, please, you're not helping."
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Kay "Lady I can walk and still beat your driving rear end there, so cut it the gently caress off and start the car already, will you? And, y'know, if you wanted us to not smoke, you are around two hours late and talking to the wrong person" Kay hears Grace and decides to sulk it off a bit in his seat, muttering under his breath. Shellception fucked around with this message at 21:48 on Sep 28, 2022 |
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Sep 28, 2022 21:44
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I'M NOT MAD YOU ARE MAD also good old mafia slapfights, now in RP form  But seriously, if it gets too abrasive just tell me before you chuck the guy down a cliff lol
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Casey Casey is zombified in the front seat, absolute horror on his face as the cop strides away from the car. "gently caress that," he mumbles finally, once he regains the ability to speak. "Thanks, Kay, I'll repay you later. In booze or cash; take your pick." He may not look the part, but he's got wealthy doctor parents and he can afford to pay his share of the fine that the cop probably spontaneously shitted out of his rear end as he thought of it. Good grief. His hands are shaking visibly, and he has the strong urge to smoke and drink until he forgets that scarred face that will in all likelihood haunt his dreams tonight, but he is obedient enough to heed Mac's car rules and stay out of trouble. "Let's just go," he whispers to Mac, eyes glued to the road straight ahead as if it will somehow make their journey faster. _____ Yo, sorry I'm late to the party! Casey's ready to roll when you guys are. WindwardAway fucked around with this message at 23:06 on Sep 28, 2022 |
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Tony I don't have much cash on me but I'm sure we can work something out, Mac Daddy. Tony wiggles his eyebrows suggestivly in the rearview mirror and pulls some jerky out to snack on.
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Mac "Yeah you're right Grace, sorry." I lean my head back and close my eyes for a minute until the anger subsides, then start the SUV again. I also give Casey a sympathetic glance, poor guy looks like he's about to pass out. ---- Mac is ready to crawl away from this place 😊
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Despite Grace's best efforts to pacify the mood remains tense as Mac elects to crawl through town. A sign greets you as you enter town: "LODESTONE POP. 9,750". There are no quippy mottos anywhere in sight. As you pull through, you can see the town itself is split into two parts. The western part is old, like old old. The road into town from the south sweeps through this area first, and you see the courthouse (LODESTONE HALL), the jail (with cruisers out front, it must double as the police station), the saloon (now converted into a microbrewery and distillery, "THE BARREL TAP") and finally what looks like a museum or something built right up against the side of the mountain. Everything looks like it is straight out of an old western. Adjacent to the museum there is a sign anchored into the solid rock proclaiming "PORTSHEAD SEAM EST 1871 THE RICHEST MINE IN NORTHERN COLORADO" You continue on, passing a single manor house that caps the end of the main street that leads off toward the mine. It is large and ostentatious, with a variety of architectural trappings, and it looms high above the rest of the buildings nearby. As you curve around and begin heading east, the town becomes more modern. You see a gas station, a small King Soopers grocery store, a bookstore along with other strip-mall-esque components, an outdoor equipment rental place, and eventually modern housing. You all loosen up a bit on the outskirts of town to the east. The woods are beautiful, and as the road follows the spring the sunlight dances on the water. You pass a few cabins tucked up against the water, but after a while it's just woods. Eventually you reach Wilma's cabin and all but Mac are surprised by how nice it is. It is large, as large as a suburban two-story. You all begin to unpack while Mac looks for the key. Mac: your grandmother normally leaves the key under a fake rock in the small planter next to the door, but it's not there. You check the door, and finding it open, go in. Your grandmother is home. You were expecting the cabin to be empty; in fact your grandmother explicitly told you it would be. Instead you hear her sashaying in the kitchen, singing with the ancient white radio she keeps next to the sink. The rest of you are right behind Mac as she goes inside. Shellception posted:chuck the guy down a cliff lol hold my beer
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Casey Getting down to business, Casey makes a beeline for the back of the SUV and rummages around for his belongings. Frank and Kay must've crammed their bags in last, and Casey opts to hoist their stuff out and onto the ground instead of making a fuss about his own luggage being blocked. Quickly, he heaves his backpack onto his shoulders and grabs his duffel bag, before hanging back as Mac proceeds inside. He wasn't expecting the cabin to be occupied, and he's sure Mac's grandma is probably nice, but he's not exactly keen on being the first to introduce himself, considering he's still a bit uneasy after their earlier encounter with Kilgore. Instead, he breathes in the fresh mountain air and starts to relax again as he takes in the charming surroundings.
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Mac "Nana?" I walk into the kitchen as she sings along to the radio and does the cha-cha around the kitchen island. "I thought you told me that you and Pops would be out of town so I brought my friends for the weekend. What are you doing here, did something happen?" If grandpa has kicked the bucket by now I can edit this dialogue so it's just her.
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