Hell. Fucking. No.
I hobble over to where that son of a bitch's unconscious body is laying, put the shotgun to the back of his head, and put a shell into his brain — a passing action, like I didn't even need to give it much thought. Then I drop the…
What was the last thing I said to Squint? I believe it was, "don't you dare touch me you fucking pervert!"
Silica's words have me on edge... Is she bleeding? Did he fucking hurt her? ... It sounds like she's giving as good as she got at least. I ca…
I'm just going to go for it... I'd rather these people not see me going in, but I don't have time to fuck around if Silica's in trouble... I just need to get in.
So I shot the fuckers. Yay.
I turn when Jester touches my arm, and look at him — with those big soft eyes — knowing he wants me to go in there, and help whatever kid that man's fucking stolen from some doubtlessly unfortunate woman. I shake my head…
Seeing as the Skegs owe Jester four and a half toes, I think lending Jester and me a ride would be a good first shot at reparations. If they don't come looking for it, maybe I'll even let the whole thing slide! ... Maybe.
I swear I rode that sled h…
The image flashes before my eyes like lightning on a dark night, and I feel my heart skip a beat. I jump out of bed, and frantically start grabbing my shit. "I need to go!" I yell as I start throwing on my underwear, "Silica's in trouble, and I can'…
I'm really not used to this kind of treatment... I'd have been just as happy to just wash up quick and fuck until we both pass out — but I'm not going to complain. I just listen to him sing softly, and let the warm water do its thing. I wanted to ki…
You'd think Jester had this planned out, or something... I follow him upstairs, and into the big room they've got prepped for us. The room reminds me of the house I had out on 47th, and I miss it... Which is fucking weird. I only had it for a few we…
That kiss felt soooo good...
I'm blushing pretty hard when he's up and dancing around; but I get up and nod to the family in the corner, then grab him by the waist and plant a kiss on him to calm him down. "Easy there, Jessie... Let's not make too…
The response makes me frown... Not out of disappointment, but rather a deep sadness that I've finally broken through those rosy red glasses Jester's been wearing. I really mean it when I say I wanted to see the world through his eyes — and I'm not s…
"I," I stammer, "I don't know? I've never tried having a kid, but that's because I can't imagine putting a kid through the kind of life I had growing up... This world isn't good to kids, Jester. It's not even good to the people who are here already!…
Do people with good hearts shoot doctors? Whatever...
He's right, though – I'm probably going to punch him for being lewd. Not hard, or anything... Definitely not right now... My eyes lock on his when he starts talking, and they don't wander until …
I'm beginning to worry Jester has me confused with some woman he invented in his imagination... I'm not the kind of girl to settle down and have a dozen kids. I could see myself with Jester, possibly forever; but he's living in a dream world if he t…
Why is my mouth suddenly so fucking dry?
I reach for my glass of water, and take a big drink... Like "the whole fucking glass" big... Fuck. I don't mind the thought of getting married, maybe... I mean... I love him, but I never thought marriage rea…
I don't normally give half a fuck what people think about me — but this place is just weird... I don't feel right here. I slow down when Jester asks how I coped down there, and swallow a mouthful of food, then take a drink of cold water before answe…
I'm hesitant to just take his food... I mean, I don't when we'll have the jingle to feed ourselves next, let alone have the ability to turn down food. I feel like an ass for taking it. I'm pretty sure I'm slumping as I ask, "are you sure?"
... If h…
I took whatever food he gave me... We live in a snow-covered cityscape – quality ingredients with enough variety to merit a fucking menu doesn't typically become available to the average Josephina. Forget the fact that the tools required to make mol…
I nod emphatically at the suggestion of the Red Brick — which is kind of weird, because I hate that place — and turn to Invert, "talk to Lemma about getting some food before you head out. I'll meet you guys out at Crossroads once I've got an idea ab…
Fuck the shit out of going back to that sub. I turn back to Jester, wrap my arms around him, plant a kiss on his lips and whisper, "take me anywhere that isn't that fucking cave."
I shrug when she asks how I fixed her foot, not bothering to try and come up with an explanation. I wish I could answer it, sort of... I don't want to take it for granted or anything, but I'm also not overly interested in trying to hammer down why I…
I ease my way down to my knees and hover over her leg for a second, debating whether I should risk fixing her up, or just let her power through this... It really doesn't look that bad, but having her up and on her feet puts us all in a much better w…
I drop the pickaxe pretty hard once I feel Jester's arms around me... I'm fucking exhausted, but I somehow gather the strength to slip my arms around him, and not weep. He smells as bad as I do... Weird how that's a relief. I fumble my hands up to h…