I open my mouth in surprise. "I am. I have to - JD will follow the new rules." I look at her, straight in the eye so she sees I am serious, "I promise, I'll talk to him about it and Balls won't be allowed near you again."
I wasn't taught bawdy songs, like, like what some of the other songs I've heard since coming to the Irons, but it's a song Gloriana used to have me play and well... let's just say I blushed through the entire performance. I still love the song thoug…
I smile at JD, I've performed that a hundred times, not since I was young, but... I definitely know it. Hoolies, JD, that's an oldie - but what is the old saying? No school, like the old school? " I wink at him. "I'm going to need your help singing …
"Of course, you can stay at mine. I'll stay in one of Diamond's rooms." Or you could track down Fleece again, my mind supplies unhelpfully.
I take a long sip of the drink to keep my blush under control. Frack it's delicious. I am going to miss JD'…
I smile and Beckett and giggle at her joke. I was hoping Reese had told her we are sticking around for a bit, but I guess he hadn't gotten to it yet.
"Of course I'll sing for you Beck's - I still owe you for that first ride after all. But, uh - I w…
I come out from my connection to the feed and look up at the cameras. Idiot. I think, Gloriana, after all these years, how can you not understand me.
"Fracking Floop." I say under my breath, too quiet for anyone to hear.
I look up at the crowd and…
Taking
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"Like you said before, Mot. All our lives have been hard. None of us came here easy. I don't want anything more from you, No harm was done to me. I know I seem niave, but I understand that blood and death is how people deal in the DVFP. Don't be shy…
I smile at the crowd, "I'll be back in a second, folks." and follow Mot up to Esco's office. Giving a quick nod to JD and Marigold.
Killed Norvell? He had a wife? I'm not sure about that, but I'll have to figure it out one way or another now. I su…
I nod at Reese, "You got it handsome."
Hitting the cord I begin...
I finish with a flourish. "This song is an original, and... well... let me know what you think."
I stand up and go over the to keys. Really, I could use something to keep my mind busy. I don't like thinking about what could be happening in the mines. Somehow, it feels like every death in this place is my fault. I hate to admit it, but I'll be h…
I hum a little bit of what I think she might be talking about and start to sing the hook:
"I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke down car
And four years, no call
Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar"
I let the song trail off. "…
I smile at JD and nod, I could use some extra jingle before hitting the road anyway. "music, new friends, future reunions... and new beginnings." I add at the end and shoot back the rest of my drink.
"You've never asked for a song before - any of …
I smile. I'm going to miss JD. "I thought Poker was also about distraction - I have it on good authority I can be that." It's basically been my only useful trait since showing up at the Irons. I finish my drink and smile sadly. "I'll play you whatev…
I look at JD, "I gave Preen some jingle so the miners would hide him, I don't want any blood shed on their part though. But I don't just want to serve Preen on a platter." I sigh taking a long pull on my drink. "What do you think we should do?"
I follow Mot back to Diamond and go sit by the bar, nodding to JD. "Hey, I did my best, but looks like there isn't much I can do for Preen." I give JD a sad look but shrug, if what Mot said is true, it's not like he had a gun to his head forcing him…
I notice that he's not meeting my eyes and sigh. It wouldn't do to have this conversation now, not with him distracted by "what he needs to do."
Gorrem, Fracking Gloriana. I can feel water welling up in the corners of my eyes, and you know, it mig…
I nod, sadly. "We... I guess some of us are destined to never get a chance, huh?" I move to the door. "Thanks for listening. He's hiding, in the mines, I don't know where. But I don't want you or your cru giving the miners any trouble. If you want P…
I flinch when Mot mentions Guns and Sis. Sis, I really did like her. She was always so warm.
"I'm so sorry about Sis and Guns. Honest, I am. Sis, especially, she was always very kind to me." I take a breath. "And I appreciate you hearing me out. A…
Sights. Hoolies, I may not be able to salvage this for Preen. I take a deep breath and nod, pointing to the stairs. "Just this way."
When we get to the office I don't sit behind the desk. That just, it feels like Esco's place. Instead I sit at the …
I nod and sigh. "I have and I was actually hoping I could talk to you about that." I bite my lip. I'm not, I mean, I'm not a negotiator, not like Esco, I don't have anything to offer. So, I don't know how this is gonna go...
"Could you, come up to…
Quiet Riot was a part of the group that got a bit too rowdy that one time, looks like things haven't really changed. I frown at her and lock my eyes on Motley. I thought we had an agreement on how his crew was to treat the workers.
"Riot, hands of…
I nod and start walking back to Diamond. Mot, right, I can't believe I forgot. I gotta see if I can spare Preen.The only thing that worries me is the possibility of making an enemy of Mot, and that is something I'd rather not do.
I look over at Re…
I sigh, giving up. "Okay, if you are sure. Believe it or not, someone else had that idea. Fleece asked me to think on it."
I return his grin. "It will be good to have you along. I'll certainly be a good deal safer." But then I shake my head. "I can…