Post by Kyle Carpenter on Dec 6, 2008 16:38:45 GMT -8
Jessica Livingston would find herself at work taking orders not only from customers but the Manager too. It was pretty hectic at the pub that day. She always knew she could retort and set her boss straight but she also knew he was an emotional man that meant well, so it was actually kind of funny for her to let this weak-with-attitude guy just cuss her out feeling as though he put Jessica in her place. Anytime this sort of thing took place, for reasons such maybe she didn't serve a customer quickly enough, she had it tough trying to hold back a smirk listening to him. In any case, Jessica never bothered to explain to him what the problem was and instead just did what he wanted, and that was working faster. ( C )
It was especially hard because two other Waitresses didn't show up that day as well. Knowing that, she knew she was in for the marathon duty. A SOFT SIGH ESCAPED HER LIPS when she finally got a break. How was the pub going to be run without her for half an hour was beyond her but the Manager better have sucked it up and work for Jessica during those thirty minutes. The two didn't have any bad terms, just some roughness on tough days. Otherwise, Jessica would be sitting outside on a bench that was against the wall next to the entrance smoking a cigarette. Her legs would be crossed showing off her golden skin from the end of the blue ripped short jean shorts down to her red open foot strapped heels. The bottoms would be topped with a pink babytop, short sleeved. ( C )
With the cigarette between the index finger and middle finger of her right hand, she'd bring it back to her lips to inhale once more before dropping the bud to the concrete ground, crushing it with the flat of her shoe and then sit back relaxed on the bench with her notepad and pen set aside beside her hips on the bench. Her arms would be along the back of the bench lined side-to-side. Another SOFT SIGH ESCAPED HER LIPS and her eyes shut at this point. Hearing the noise of vehicles moving around at the intersection and the customers complaining inside wondering where the Waitress is was actually priceless to her ears knowing that Dave, her Manager inside was having a hard time without her and perhaps learning a lesson about how important she really was to him. ( C )
This would bring upon a CURLED UP SMIRK on the ends of her mouth but managed to hold in the giggles. ( E )
Today was yet another day for Nicholas.. From Manhatten to somewhere traveling across the united states was a different task. His mission for the moment was looking for his little sister with no luck for the mean time he continued on.. Jumping out of the car as he waved the old couple bye "Thanks" With the quick smile hitch hiking was the only way to go for the mean time. With the local bar nearby he would take it in for the time being the soft sigh escaping his own lips as he watched them from the distance across the street.. His soft blue hues scanning each person as they walked out and in. His hands tucking within his biker leather jacket; black in material the goggles wrapping around his own neck from his job within the city. [C]
His gift.. He was a pyrokenetic his gift he had gotten from his mother the baggy grange looking blue jeans hung from his own waist with each step the black boots thumped against the asphualt underneath him. With the cars honking his way with the single motion as he flipped them off the smirk curling around his lips as the few yelled his way "Dumbass's don't know why they are talking too" With the simple shake of his head. He could have easly blown the car up; ignoring it for the time the zippo soon enough twurling between his fingers. Stepping once again along the conrete sidewalk with the side opening seeing her sitting there alone.. The smirk curling around his lips. [C]
"Hey" Speaking out as he pulled the pack from his inner pocket switching the zippo for the pack "Are those real?" The playful question escaping his own lips as he snapped his finger.. the flame soon igniting. With the cigarette between his lips each step as he walked her way; reaching down to grope her own breasts "Oh yeah.. They are real" With the quick nod he soon walked inside. Sitting down at the bar letting the nicotine feel his lungs as the smoke soon escaped his lips "Get me a beer" He yelled out as he ashed the cigarette. [E]
When Jessica finished relaxing on her break, it was actually ten minutes short. It didn't matter though, she was used to working extra anyway and besides, it was a hard day. She couldn't let her Manager have such a hard time. But it wasn't exactly her fault. As she was technically sleeping, Jessica heard all kinds of footsteps going in and out of the pub. It was noisy but that wasn't the real reason she suddenly woke up. Someone, a man in particular approached her as she sat there, reached down and gripped her bust. At first Jessica heard someone pose a question about something being real but had no clue the man was talking to her. Her eyes were still closed as it happened but as soon as it did, her eyes opened, quickly reacting; "Hey ! What the fuck ?!" ( C )
But she got no response from the man; "Fuckin' idiot..." She muttered quietly shaking her head as the man walked inside. She didn't overreact because she didn't want to lose her job. Picking up her notepad and pen, Jessica lifted herself from the bench just outside and made her way back inside. It seemed that Dave did a better job this time without her around. Maybe he got lucky but now he had to serve a loud customer who was apparently a jerk too. Dave didn't take long to give the man a Rolling Rock. All the man asked for was a beer so Dave didn't know which one and randomly chose Rolling Rock. Beer was beer, not much difference among them. Meanwhile Jessica would continue serving other paying customers, who thankfully weren't rude like the man that squeezed her bust. ( C )
"I'll have a three cheese omlette, ench'latta, and my son here just wants a Coke." Jessica jotted down the order on her notepad, and grinned; "Okay." Was all she said before walking off back to the bar to get one of the workers in the back to begin preparing the meal while she went around the bar, grabbed a clean glass from the sink, brought it to the counter, setting it down before popping open the freezer close by to scoop a couple of icecubes and dropped them inside the glass. Promptly after that she'd grab a can of Coca-Cola from the fridge and pour it into the large glass before bringing it back to the customers; "Your meal will be ready soon, Sir." The smile on the kid's face was delightful. ( C )
He looked at her with a blush on his face at first and then turned to see his father again; "Heheheh..." The father chuckled softly looking up to Jessica; "...m'son thinks you're pr'tty. Boys don't blush like that at that-then age if they don't think someone is pr'tty." Jessica reacted with a grin; "Well your son is adorable, Sir." The child couldn't have been a day older than 6 or 7. With that, she kept a faintful smile on her face walking back to the bar, around it and into the kitchen to find that the Chef was already done with the meal; "G'thin' y'asked me to make an omlette ! HeHAH ! I had one prepared in advance ! He y'go, Jess'." Well the Chef was in a happy mood that day. ( C )
Jessica gave a quick positive nod, then picked up the dishes and brought back out to the table setting them down accordingly; "Here you go, Sir. Enjoy your meal. Uh, would you like something to drink, Sir ?" She asked concerningly; "Heh, no thanks. Eh ? Maybe some water. I already drank too much, can't tell y'what, my boy is sittin' here. Heheh." "Right, water right away, Sir." She grinned then returned to the sink to get another clean glass, empty, brought it to the man who remained puzzled; "Water is on me, Sir. Shh." She then looked around to see if anybody was watching, thankfull nobody was. She picked up the glass again and then looked at the kid with a smile; "Watch this, little one. You're about to see magic take place." ( C )
The father smiled even though he didn't know what was about to happen. She brought the glass behind her along with her other hand, did a little goofy dance and then presented the glass filled with water putting it back down on the table. The father was bopping his head around looking around Jessica to see how she did that but it appeared she wasn't holding anything consisting of water. He turned his head to see his son happy to see that although his father was very confused but chuckled softly about it. With that Jessica went back to the bar to the sink to begin washing some dishes. This would be where she left her notepad and pen. She did make sure the water from the faucet and sink wouldn't get to the notepad. ( E )
Against the bar.. His figure was mixed in with the rest of the crowd the soft sigh escaping his lips as he brought the glass to his lips the mixture of contents within the glass soon gulping slowly. Listening to the conversations through out the room the small laughter escaping his lips as he shook his head "What people don't know.. The true meaning to living out each day as their last" With the simple shrug the escaping his shoulders as he took another drag from his own cigarette. With the smoke soon escaping his lips and nostrils once again taking another hit and flicked the ashs within the tray.. Seeing her once again behind the counter "Hey pretty thing" The soft smile curling around his lips as he flicked his fingers once again. [C]
The small flame appearing as others soon backed away "Names Nicholas.. Nice to meet you" Nodding his head slightly as he smiled her way the flame disappearing and appearing once again with the snape of his own fingers. "Sorry about before.. They looked fake so I had to test them out though I am curious on your name?" The curious question soon escaping his lips as he took another drink from his glass. "Let me get a refill" He nodded and finished up the contents within his own drink his boots tapping against the wooden floor beneath them. At the moment he was the only one around the bar.. Though his own ability he could completly control. [C]
From his current spot he would soon scan the building around from customer to customer.. Taking the last hit of his own cigarette smashing the end within the tray. [E]
After finishing up all of the dishes, having placed them in their acquired places, Jessica began to sweat upon her forehead. This sweat would soon disappear though, faster than most people's sweat. Another sigh escaped her own lips, this time being a bit louder, she was indeed tired but took things into her own matters. She could hear the man's voice again calling out for her. It seemed everybody thought she was Pretty. She just couldn't quite getaway from being called Pretty. Many times Jessica thought her nickname should be Pretty. The man introduced himself and apologized for the earlier action upon her, then asked for another beer. She sighed again before turning around only to see less people at the bar this time. ( C )
It was noticable that those who were sitting there previously had been walking away wearily. This brought upon a look of concern on her face as she looked to the man; "Right away, Nicholas." Jessica didn't show much enthusiasm in her tone but gave the man another beer and presented it with a faintful smile. Apology accepted was guessed; "I'm Jessica. Good to meet you, Nicholas." Still not enough enthusiasm in her voice but could anybody blame her. She was talking with the man would squeezed her bust. Her eyes were looking around the pub as she served Nicholas, not really paying attention to him, a bit careless but not mean. ( C )
When that was done and over with, Jessica returned to the table she waited with the father and son, asking if they'd like anything else but getting a simple no-thanks and that they wanted the bill. It was good to have customers like that for a change. Nice, pleasant, patient ones. Returning to the bar, Dave was already at the cash register with the bill prepared hearing from the Chef what the order was promptly handing it to her before she went back to the table. The father paid with a smile and a handsome tip, especially for the strange display of magic, and the two were on their way. Jessica kneeled down to give the little boy a peck on the cheek and salute before returning to the bar section looking around to see if anybody else needed service. ( C )
She put the money away in the register for the time being but kept the tip in her back pocket. ( E )
Off and on.. Like a light switch he continued to use his power out in the open the thought didn't cross his mind as he looked her way.. The smirk curling around his own lips as he nodded. Reaching for his back pocket to pull out his wallet "I have to ask you a question.." Pausing lightly before taking the picture out that was tucked away "Have you seen her around here?" The curious question escaping his own lips. Picking up the filled glass once again as he tipped it along his lips to drink once again "I've been looking for her for the past week and a half" The faint smile curling around his own lips as he looked around once again. Her name he etched within his own mind for the time being.. For the concern of his little sister was more important. [C]
The faint smile soon turned into a bigger one "Oh yeah" Snapping out of his own little dream world "It's nice to meet you too; Jessica" He nodded as he extended his free hand her way. It was within the evening.. Around three O'clock the sun was bright and sunny the clouds no where in sight.. The cool breeze lifting throught out the pub everytime someone came in or walked out. Setting the picture along the bars counter top... His elbows as well as his own arms folded against leaning over slightly as he looked her way. "So far I havent found her.. Though I won't stop searching until I do find her dead or alive" He nodded even though that wasn't the option.. He knew she was alive somewhere. [E]
Jessica paused for a moment to finally give the man attention. It seemed as though Nicholas suddenly had a tone in his voice of concern and sincerity, as though very much care. She picked up the picture to take a closer look, in the gal in the photo was unfamiliar and she felt hurt inside having to disappoint Nicholas; "Nuh-uh...I'm sorry, can't say that I have...but..." There'd be a confused look on her face wondering who this man was exactly and why was he looking for the gal in the photo; "...who are you and who is she ? I know it's none of my business but even if I'd know where this gal is, I couldn't possibly tell you. You could be a Hitman for all I know trickin' me into tellin' you where she is." ( C )
Letting the man know how she felt, she then put the photo back down on the bar countertop sliding it back towards the man beside the glass. The breeze coming in blew her hair back a bit this time. ( E )
He continued to drink his beer.. Slowly as he let the soft sigh escape his own lips. With her looking at the small picture the smile curling around his lips to soon be swept away by her own answer. "Damn.. My search continues" He nodded as he tucked it back within his own inner jacket pocket. "I am not Hitman.. I don't do such things like that" Pausing lightly as he looked her over slightly seeing no harm within her own body. "She's my little sister.. She's been missing for several months.. Last week and a half I just found out that she was misson for my own reasons I can't explain right at this moment" Looking her way with the faint smile. [C]
Pulling out his cigarette pack once more.. The stress of his own body -In other news- With the news soon coming the local goverment is offering a reward for the capture of Nicholas Lou Barnett as of the moment the amount of cash given is half a million for the reasons wy is unknown- Nicholas eyes grew as he looked around. His picture was up and on the television "Shit" Cursing to himself as he looked back her way. The soft sigh escaping his lips as he pulled one and placed it between his own lips; the zippo lighter ignited as he took the first drag. Letting the nicotine fill his lungs and soon blown out through his notrils and mouth "Well then.. That's a first" The playful smile as he looked her way; he felt the glares among the people within the pub. [C]
-If you have any news and the location, please call this number- With that being said the news flash was over while the game switched back on. "I have to go" Pushing himself as he finished the glass of beer the smile curling around his lips as he looked away. "I need help.. Care to come with me and search for her?" Looking her way as he tucked his hands within his own pockets. Once again feeling the stares and soon enough one or more actual people started to call the local sheriffs office. [E]
Jessica looked around the bar to see if customers were alright. Things inside seemed to have cooled down a bit as people who previously paid their bills were parting the place. Especially since Nicholas showed signs of danger with his obvious. It didn't hit her at first but Jessica had a feeling something was different about the individual. No man would take a chance at grabbing hold of a bust without knowing the woman first, knowing he could get hit rather hard. Only a man who's got power can getaway with such a trivial thing. Only in her case, she didn't want to make a scene. She didn't notice exactly what Nicholas was capable of but she wondered why people began to show shock. It was something she herself was used to seeing. In any case, Jessica felt a connection with Nicholas. ( C )
Not any direct relation, just something in common; "Yeah, sorry. Oh man...she's your sister ??" Did she really buy it ? Well the gal in the photo did have a resemblance, so perhaps the man was honest, yet really dangerous at the same time, but why ? That was what she pondered. The television set inside the pub was set on a sports channel broadcasting a live College Football match. That was until there was an interfering news bulletin concerning a man named Nicholas Lou Barnett. Her head was turned to face the monitor for a moment listening in and everybody else was looking at Nicholas. The bulletin showed a description of the man but nobody bothered to say or do anything about it after seeing what he was capable. Too bad Jessica missed it. Her head turned back to Nicholas; ( C )
"Hey, that's you, isn't it ?" She asked already knowing it was him; "Well, I can't. I barely know you anyway. Good luck though." Jessica just wanted to avoid trouble. Feeling sorry for Nicholas was one thing but helping someone out of the blue ? She figured this man was desperate. Some people finally began to show signs of bravery, using their cellphones to phone the local authorities. A smirk curled up on her face looking at Nicholas; "See what some of these people are doin' ? I should be doin' the same thing, but I aien't. So just get on'atta here while y'can." Jessica then turned around to pick up her notepad and pen and carried on with work. ( E )
The sirens were aleady echoing through the streets.. The sigh escaping his lips as he shifted himself around seeing few who were still calling. "Fucking pigs" He nodded as he pulled his arms out once again his eyes narrowing down the anger filling his own body. His arm thrusted outward as the small fireball produced from his fingertips and tossed the nearest guy across the room. Looking back at Jessica as he smiled her way he soon left without paying he needed to leave. Though at the same time the cop cars surrounding the place as he took another hit from his cigarette.. The goggles wrapping around his neck. Soon pulled tightly against his eyes the smirk curling around his lips as he pushed his way through the semi crowded room. [C]
The wooden door being pushed open to face them outside guns drawn and ready to fire.. The smirk curling around his lips his hands curling around each other. To form another fireball much larger then before; the first shot was produced towards the first car which in turned flew back within the empty street. The cops and sheriff slowly stepping back as he took the main step forward the smirk still around his lips as he looked to the other three cop cars that surrounded the building. The day was the same from when he first entered the building.. Bright and full the sun shinning brightly along them all. [E]
"Whoa ! Hey, that was uncalled for !" Jessica was at a table waiting it when she suddenly sees a male body land on it with his upperwear completely burned off with his exposed, bare torso and chest revealed. She watched Nicholas leave with a shocked look on her face but at the same time her eyes would be squinting as though she figured something was up with this man; "Damn it !" She shook her head, furious about the situation. Just what a day at the pub needed, cops to show up and put on a show while there was already comotion. A sigh let out before she felt like she had no choice but to put on a little show of her own for the poor man that not only lost his top from the fireball, but had first degree, maybe even second degree burns now, looking as though his skin was frying. ( C )
Some parts of his upperbody was still burning with little flames. Jessica reacted quickly, rolling her eyes first before turning to the man in obvious pain suffering from the massive heat. She set her notepad and pen down for a moment beside the man lying on the table with the dishes once there now on the floor and the customers already bolted out of the place; "I'm going to help you, Sir." With that being said she extended her own arms out infront of her and began to move them around in a circular motion developing a circle of refreshing water, there would be nothing within the circle but that soon changed when she began to produce more of it within the circle and then dropping her hands downward over the man's upper body, splashing it upon the man to take out the burns and flames. ( E )
Looking back to the bar he heard the bullet echo through the air and soon enough striking him within his own shoulder.. The pain coming afterwards sent a shock through out his body. HIs eyes narrowing more towards the single cop who made his own move the smirk curling around his lips as he engulfed him within his own power. The cop uniform sizzling as Nicholas set the cop on fire his fingers soon curling into a tight fist. Both cop cars soon flipping up within the air as he blew the rest up.. This would be the fifth town this would have happened. The ambulance was already on its way the sirens could be heard from half the block away from the actual bar.. So far most of his victims had second to third degree burns. [C]
He needed to get moving onto the next town and or city the paramedics were already doing there own job.. Tending to the injuried "There's one more within the building" Nicholas soon speaking up as he walked into the streets. Relaxing more as he felt the breeze along the streets taking in the fresh mountian air as he looked around; his hands soon tucking into his pockets once again. The medium lenght deep brown hair swished around in the winds the smirk curling around his lips as he walked into the bar once again. "Forgot to pay the bill" He nodded as he smiled her way "Though can I get one more before I leave?" The curious question he soon asked her as he sat back at the bar. [E]
Dave within the pub was going absolutely nuts trying to get customers to stay while Jessica was tending the injured man with burns until the medics got there with the stretcher. Just with her mind she continued to produce more ice cold water upon the man to continuously cool down the burns; "Fuck..." She let out a sigh from her lips; "...I can't believe this shit. Poor bastard is being hunted down like a pack of wolves." Jessica turned her head for a moment and the burned man would begin suffering once more; "Dave ! That's not funny ! Just close up the place NOW !" She wasn't incharge but Dave knew she was right. It would've been ridiculous for Jessica to carry on working that day. ( C )
She also knew she'd have no choice but to have men in blue question her about Nicholas, leaving her with no choice but to be completely honest. Finally when the medics arrived with the stretcher, Jessica with one more forced thought, she produced a rather large chunk of ice on the man while the medics just witnessed it; "What the fff..?" One of them said before shaking it off thinking he was imagining things until he had to knock off the chunk of ice on the injured man. The medics however didn't take long to take care of that situation ignoring what they just saw. Meanwhile Jessica would be already back at the bar behind the counter seeing Nicholas; "Are you out of your fuckin' mind ?!" Although upset, at the same time she had difficulties trying to laugh. ( C )
The situation reminded her of when she visited Texas not long ago and caused a flood in Austin just because someone wouldn't give her hairbrush back. Quickly, Jessica worked her way behind the counter and immediately served the beer again, always thinking that no matter what, the customer comes first; "Here, just take the damn beer and get'atta here !" Sure, Jessica was still upset but there would be this silly smirk curled up on her lips ending off what she said; "Go-go-go !!" Her eyes glared up with her left hand pointing for the entrance when another cop car showed up with both coming out storming into the place. With the use of her ability, she created a barrier around both cops leaving a gap in between to let Nicholas out safely. ( E )
Laughing slightly as he took another drag from his own cigarette the slight smile curling around his lips as he watched her move around the counter to pour him another drink. Raising his eyebrow her way as he watched her perform her own unique gift "Wow" The simple phrase escaping his own lips. To pick up the glass as he chugged the contents down his own throat "Your just like me?" Pausing slightly as he looked back to the group of men who were soon froozen in place. "Well kinda" The slight nod soon given her way to push himself from the bar seat. The bar itself was empty for the moment besides her and the boss his hands pulling the goggles away from his eyes and soon around his neck once again. [C]
Tucking his hands withim his inner jacket pockets.. The smirk curling around his lips as walked away from her and the bar looking to each of them men. The slight sigh escaping his own lips as he headed out into the open street once again.. Two other cop cars were already there but they were being held within. "Oh yeah" Jumping across the hood his body sliding to have his feet touch ground once again his figure soon seen within the drivers seat of the cop car. "Free ride" With the passenger window rolled down the second cop car was soon blown and tossed within the air. With the keys in the ignition the slight laughter that escaped his own lips "Stupid pigs.. Leaving the keys in their own cars" With the simple shake of his head. [C]
The engine was already started shifted it into reverse he was soon gone.. Speeding through the streets the sirens on and blurring out through out each street. He was turning back to his own self; this would be the third time he stole a cop car from the city streets to the outer roads. From the looks like it he was free for the moment.. decreasing his speeds as he cruzzed along the open road. [E]
It was especially hard because two other Waitresses didn't show up that day as well. Knowing that, she knew she was in for the marathon duty. A SOFT SIGH ESCAPED HER LIPS when she finally got a break. How was the pub going to be run without her for half an hour was beyond her but the Manager better have sucked it up and work for Jessica during those thirty minutes. The two didn't have any bad terms, just some roughness on tough days. Otherwise, Jessica would be sitting outside on a bench that was against the wall next to the entrance smoking a cigarette. Her legs would be crossed showing off her golden skin from the end of the blue ripped short jean shorts down to her red open foot strapped heels. The bottoms would be topped with a pink babytop, short sleeved. ( C )
With the cigarette between the index finger and middle finger of her right hand, she'd bring it back to her lips to inhale once more before dropping the bud to the concrete ground, crushing it with the flat of her shoe and then sit back relaxed on the bench with her notepad and pen set aside beside her hips on the bench. Her arms would be along the back of the bench lined side-to-side. Another SOFT SIGH ESCAPED HER LIPS and her eyes shut at this point. Hearing the noise of vehicles moving around at the intersection and the customers complaining inside wondering where the Waitress is was actually priceless to her ears knowing that Dave, her Manager inside was having a hard time without her and perhaps learning a lesson about how important she really was to him. ( C )
This would bring upon a CURLED UP SMIRK on the ends of her mouth but managed to hold in the giggles. ( E )
Today was yet another day for Nicholas.. From Manhatten to somewhere traveling across the united states was a different task. His mission for the moment was looking for his little sister with no luck for the mean time he continued on.. Jumping out of the car as he waved the old couple bye "Thanks" With the quick smile hitch hiking was the only way to go for the mean time. With the local bar nearby he would take it in for the time being the soft sigh escaping his own lips as he watched them from the distance across the street.. His soft blue hues scanning each person as they walked out and in. His hands tucking within his biker leather jacket; black in material the goggles wrapping around his own neck from his job within the city. [C]
His gift.. He was a pyrokenetic his gift he had gotten from his mother the baggy grange looking blue jeans hung from his own waist with each step the black boots thumped against the asphualt underneath him. With the cars honking his way with the single motion as he flipped them off the smirk curling around his lips as the few yelled his way "Dumbass's don't know why they are talking too" With the simple shake of his head. He could have easly blown the car up; ignoring it for the time the zippo soon enough twurling between his fingers. Stepping once again along the conrete sidewalk with the side opening seeing her sitting there alone.. The smirk curling around his lips. [C]
"Hey" Speaking out as he pulled the pack from his inner pocket switching the zippo for the pack "Are those real?" The playful question escaping his own lips as he snapped his finger.. the flame soon igniting. With the cigarette between his lips each step as he walked her way; reaching down to grope her own breasts "Oh yeah.. They are real" With the quick nod he soon walked inside. Sitting down at the bar letting the nicotine feel his lungs as the smoke soon escaped his lips "Get me a beer" He yelled out as he ashed the cigarette. [E]
When Jessica finished relaxing on her break, it was actually ten minutes short. It didn't matter though, she was used to working extra anyway and besides, it was a hard day. She couldn't let her Manager have such a hard time. But it wasn't exactly her fault. As she was technically sleeping, Jessica heard all kinds of footsteps going in and out of the pub. It was noisy but that wasn't the real reason she suddenly woke up. Someone, a man in particular approached her as she sat there, reached down and gripped her bust. At first Jessica heard someone pose a question about something being real but had no clue the man was talking to her. Her eyes were still closed as it happened but as soon as it did, her eyes opened, quickly reacting; "Hey ! What the fuck ?!" ( C )
But she got no response from the man; "Fuckin' idiot..." She muttered quietly shaking her head as the man walked inside. She didn't overreact because she didn't want to lose her job. Picking up her notepad and pen, Jessica lifted herself from the bench just outside and made her way back inside. It seemed that Dave did a better job this time without her around. Maybe he got lucky but now he had to serve a loud customer who was apparently a jerk too. Dave didn't take long to give the man a Rolling Rock. All the man asked for was a beer so Dave didn't know which one and randomly chose Rolling Rock. Beer was beer, not much difference among them. Meanwhile Jessica would continue serving other paying customers, who thankfully weren't rude like the man that squeezed her bust. ( C )
"I'll have a three cheese omlette, ench'latta, and my son here just wants a Coke." Jessica jotted down the order on her notepad, and grinned; "Okay." Was all she said before walking off back to the bar to get one of the workers in the back to begin preparing the meal while she went around the bar, grabbed a clean glass from the sink, brought it to the counter, setting it down before popping open the freezer close by to scoop a couple of icecubes and dropped them inside the glass. Promptly after that she'd grab a can of Coca-Cola from the fridge and pour it into the large glass before bringing it back to the customers; "Your meal will be ready soon, Sir." The smile on the kid's face was delightful. ( C )
He looked at her with a blush on his face at first and then turned to see his father again; "Heheheh..." The father chuckled softly looking up to Jessica; "...m'son thinks you're pr'tty. Boys don't blush like that at that-then age if they don't think someone is pr'tty." Jessica reacted with a grin; "Well your son is adorable, Sir." The child couldn't have been a day older than 6 or 7. With that, she kept a faintful smile on her face walking back to the bar, around it and into the kitchen to find that the Chef was already done with the meal; "G'thin' y'asked me to make an omlette ! HeHAH ! I had one prepared in advance ! He y'go, Jess'." Well the Chef was in a happy mood that day. ( C )
Jessica gave a quick positive nod, then picked up the dishes and brought back out to the table setting them down accordingly; "Here you go, Sir. Enjoy your meal. Uh, would you like something to drink, Sir ?" She asked concerningly; "Heh, no thanks. Eh ? Maybe some water. I already drank too much, can't tell y'what, my boy is sittin' here. Heheh." "Right, water right away, Sir." She grinned then returned to the sink to get another clean glass, empty, brought it to the man who remained puzzled; "Water is on me, Sir. Shh." She then looked around to see if anybody was watching, thankfull nobody was. She picked up the glass again and then looked at the kid with a smile; "Watch this, little one. You're about to see magic take place." ( C )
The father smiled even though he didn't know what was about to happen. She brought the glass behind her along with her other hand, did a little goofy dance and then presented the glass filled with water putting it back down on the table. The father was bopping his head around looking around Jessica to see how she did that but it appeared she wasn't holding anything consisting of water. He turned his head to see his son happy to see that although his father was very confused but chuckled softly about it. With that Jessica went back to the bar to the sink to begin washing some dishes. This would be where she left her notepad and pen. She did make sure the water from the faucet and sink wouldn't get to the notepad. ( E )
Against the bar.. His figure was mixed in with the rest of the crowd the soft sigh escaping his lips as he brought the glass to his lips the mixture of contents within the glass soon gulping slowly. Listening to the conversations through out the room the small laughter escaping his lips as he shook his head "What people don't know.. The true meaning to living out each day as their last" With the simple shrug the escaping his shoulders as he took another drag from his own cigarette. With the smoke soon escaping his lips and nostrils once again taking another hit and flicked the ashs within the tray.. Seeing her once again behind the counter "Hey pretty thing" The soft smile curling around his lips as he flicked his fingers once again. [C]
The small flame appearing as others soon backed away "Names Nicholas.. Nice to meet you" Nodding his head slightly as he smiled her way the flame disappearing and appearing once again with the snape of his own fingers. "Sorry about before.. They looked fake so I had to test them out though I am curious on your name?" The curious question soon escaping his lips as he took another drink from his glass. "Let me get a refill" He nodded and finished up the contents within his own drink his boots tapping against the wooden floor beneath them. At the moment he was the only one around the bar.. Though his own ability he could completly control. [C]
From his current spot he would soon scan the building around from customer to customer.. Taking the last hit of his own cigarette smashing the end within the tray. [E]
After finishing up all of the dishes, having placed them in their acquired places, Jessica began to sweat upon her forehead. This sweat would soon disappear though, faster than most people's sweat. Another sigh escaped her own lips, this time being a bit louder, she was indeed tired but took things into her own matters. She could hear the man's voice again calling out for her. It seemed everybody thought she was Pretty. She just couldn't quite getaway from being called Pretty. Many times Jessica thought her nickname should be Pretty. The man introduced himself and apologized for the earlier action upon her, then asked for another beer. She sighed again before turning around only to see less people at the bar this time. ( C )
It was noticable that those who were sitting there previously had been walking away wearily. This brought upon a look of concern on her face as she looked to the man; "Right away, Nicholas." Jessica didn't show much enthusiasm in her tone but gave the man another beer and presented it with a faintful smile. Apology accepted was guessed; "I'm Jessica. Good to meet you, Nicholas." Still not enough enthusiasm in her voice but could anybody blame her. She was talking with the man would squeezed her bust. Her eyes were looking around the pub as she served Nicholas, not really paying attention to him, a bit careless but not mean. ( C )
When that was done and over with, Jessica returned to the table she waited with the father and son, asking if they'd like anything else but getting a simple no-thanks and that they wanted the bill. It was good to have customers like that for a change. Nice, pleasant, patient ones. Returning to the bar, Dave was already at the cash register with the bill prepared hearing from the Chef what the order was promptly handing it to her before she went back to the table. The father paid with a smile and a handsome tip, especially for the strange display of magic, and the two were on their way. Jessica kneeled down to give the little boy a peck on the cheek and salute before returning to the bar section looking around to see if anybody else needed service. ( C )
She put the money away in the register for the time being but kept the tip in her back pocket. ( E )
Off and on.. Like a light switch he continued to use his power out in the open the thought didn't cross his mind as he looked her way.. The smirk curling around his own lips as he nodded. Reaching for his back pocket to pull out his wallet "I have to ask you a question.." Pausing lightly before taking the picture out that was tucked away "Have you seen her around here?" The curious question escaping his own lips. Picking up the filled glass once again as he tipped it along his lips to drink once again "I've been looking for her for the past week and a half" The faint smile curling around his own lips as he looked around once again. Her name he etched within his own mind for the time being.. For the concern of his little sister was more important. [C]
The faint smile soon turned into a bigger one "Oh yeah" Snapping out of his own little dream world "It's nice to meet you too; Jessica" He nodded as he extended his free hand her way. It was within the evening.. Around three O'clock the sun was bright and sunny the clouds no where in sight.. The cool breeze lifting throught out the pub everytime someone came in or walked out. Setting the picture along the bars counter top... His elbows as well as his own arms folded against leaning over slightly as he looked her way. "So far I havent found her.. Though I won't stop searching until I do find her dead or alive" He nodded even though that wasn't the option.. He knew she was alive somewhere. [E]
Jessica paused for a moment to finally give the man attention. It seemed as though Nicholas suddenly had a tone in his voice of concern and sincerity, as though very much care. She picked up the picture to take a closer look, in the gal in the photo was unfamiliar and she felt hurt inside having to disappoint Nicholas; "Nuh-uh...I'm sorry, can't say that I have...but..." There'd be a confused look on her face wondering who this man was exactly and why was he looking for the gal in the photo; "...who are you and who is she ? I know it's none of my business but even if I'd know where this gal is, I couldn't possibly tell you. You could be a Hitman for all I know trickin' me into tellin' you where she is." ( C )
Letting the man know how she felt, she then put the photo back down on the bar countertop sliding it back towards the man beside the glass. The breeze coming in blew her hair back a bit this time. ( E )
He continued to drink his beer.. Slowly as he let the soft sigh escape his own lips. With her looking at the small picture the smile curling around his lips to soon be swept away by her own answer. "Damn.. My search continues" He nodded as he tucked it back within his own inner jacket pocket. "I am not Hitman.. I don't do such things like that" Pausing lightly as he looked her over slightly seeing no harm within her own body. "She's my little sister.. She's been missing for several months.. Last week and a half I just found out that she was misson for my own reasons I can't explain right at this moment" Looking her way with the faint smile. [C]
Pulling out his cigarette pack once more.. The stress of his own body -In other news- With the news soon coming the local goverment is offering a reward for the capture of Nicholas Lou Barnett as of the moment the amount of cash given is half a million for the reasons wy is unknown- Nicholas eyes grew as he looked around. His picture was up and on the television "Shit" Cursing to himself as he looked back her way. The soft sigh escaping his lips as he pulled one and placed it between his own lips; the zippo lighter ignited as he took the first drag. Letting the nicotine fill his lungs and soon blown out through his notrils and mouth "Well then.. That's a first" The playful smile as he looked her way; he felt the glares among the people within the pub. [C]
-If you have any news and the location, please call this number- With that being said the news flash was over while the game switched back on. "I have to go" Pushing himself as he finished the glass of beer the smile curling around his lips as he looked away. "I need help.. Care to come with me and search for her?" Looking her way as he tucked his hands within his own pockets. Once again feeling the stares and soon enough one or more actual people started to call the local sheriffs office. [E]
Jessica looked around the bar to see if customers were alright. Things inside seemed to have cooled down a bit as people who previously paid their bills were parting the place. Especially since Nicholas showed signs of danger with his obvious. It didn't hit her at first but Jessica had a feeling something was different about the individual. No man would take a chance at grabbing hold of a bust without knowing the woman first, knowing he could get hit rather hard. Only a man who's got power can getaway with such a trivial thing. Only in her case, she didn't want to make a scene. She didn't notice exactly what Nicholas was capable of but she wondered why people began to show shock. It was something she herself was used to seeing. In any case, Jessica felt a connection with Nicholas. ( C )
Not any direct relation, just something in common; "Yeah, sorry. Oh man...she's your sister ??" Did she really buy it ? Well the gal in the photo did have a resemblance, so perhaps the man was honest, yet really dangerous at the same time, but why ? That was what she pondered. The television set inside the pub was set on a sports channel broadcasting a live College Football match. That was until there was an interfering news bulletin concerning a man named Nicholas Lou Barnett. Her head was turned to face the monitor for a moment listening in and everybody else was looking at Nicholas. The bulletin showed a description of the man but nobody bothered to say or do anything about it after seeing what he was capable. Too bad Jessica missed it. Her head turned back to Nicholas; ( C )
"Hey, that's you, isn't it ?" She asked already knowing it was him; "Well, I can't. I barely know you anyway. Good luck though." Jessica just wanted to avoid trouble. Feeling sorry for Nicholas was one thing but helping someone out of the blue ? She figured this man was desperate. Some people finally began to show signs of bravery, using their cellphones to phone the local authorities. A smirk curled up on her face looking at Nicholas; "See what some of these people are doin' ? I should be doin' the same thing, but I aien't. So just get on'atta here while y'can." Jessica then turned around to pick up her notepad and pen and carried on with work. ( E )
The sirens were aleady echoing through the streets.. The sigh escaping his lips as he shifted himself around seeing few who were still calling. "Fucking pigs" He nodded as he pulled his arms out once again his eyes narrowing down the anger filling his own body. His arm thrusted outward as the small fireball produced from his fingertips and tossed the nearest guy across the room. Looking back at Jessica as he smiled her way he soon left without paying he needed to leave. Though at the same time the cop cars surrounding the place as he took another hit from his cigarette.. The goggles wrapping around his neck. Soon pulled tightly against his eyes the smirk curling around his lips as he pushed his way through the semi crowded room. [C]
The wooden door being pushed open to face them outside guns drawn and ready to fire.. The smirk curling around his lips his hands curling around each other. To form another fireball much larger then before; the first shot was produced towards the first car which in turned flew back within the empty street. The cops and sheriff slowly stepping back as he took the main step forward the smirk still around his lips as he looked to the other three cop cars that surrounded the building. The day was the same from when he first entered the building.. Bright and full the sun shinning brightly along them all. [E]
"Whoa ! Hey, that was uncalled for !" Jessica was at a table waiting it when she suddenly sees a male body land on it with his upperwear completely burned off with his exposed, bare torso and chest revealed. She watched Nicholas leave with a shocked look on her face but at the same time her eyes would be squinting as though she figured something was up with this man; "Damn it !" She shook her head, furious about the situation. Just what a day at the pub needed, cops to show up and put on a show while there was already comotion. A sigh let out before she felt like she had no choice but to put on a little show of her own for the poor man that not only lost his top from the fireball, but had first degree, maybe even second degree burns now, looking as though his skin was frying. ( C )
Some parts of his upperbody was still burning with little flames. Jessica reacted quickly, rolling her eyes first before turning to the man in obvious pain suffering from the massive heat. She set her notepad and pen down for a moment beside the man lying on the table with the dishes once there now on the floor and the customers already bolted out of the place; "I'm going to help you, Sir." With that being said she extended her own arms out infront of her and began to move them around in a circular motion developing a circle of refreshing water, there would be nothing within the circle but that soon changed when she began to produce more of it within the circle and then dropping her hands downward over the man's upper body, splashing it upon the man to take out the burns and flames. ( E )
Looking back to the bar he heard the bullet echo through the air and soon enough striking him within his own shoulder.. The pain coming afterwards sent a shock through out his body. HIs eyes narrowing more towards the single cop who made his own move the smirk curling around his lips as he engulfed him within his own power. The cop uniform sizzling as Nicholas set the cop on fire his fingers soon curling into a tight fist. Both cop cars soon flipping up within the air as he blew the rest up.. This would be the fifth town this would have happened. The ambulance was already on its way the sirens could be heard from half the block away from the actual bar.. So far most of his victims had second to third degree burns. [C]
He needed to get moving onto the next town and or city the paramedics were already doing there own job.. Tending to the injuried "There's one more within the building" Nicholas soon speaking up as he walked into the streets. Relaxing more as he felt the breeze along the streets taking in the fresh mountian air as he looked around; his hands soon tucking into his pockets once again. The medium lenght deep brown hair swished around in the winds the smirk curling around his lips as he walked into the bar once again. "Forgot to pay the bill" He nodded as he smiled her way "Though can I get one more before I leave?" The curious question he soon asked her as he sat back at the bar. [E]
Dave within the pub was going absolutely nuts trying to get customers to stay while Jessica was tending the injured man with burns until the medics got there with the stretcher. Just with her mind she continued to produce more ice cold water upon the man to continuously cool down the burns; "Fuck..." She let out a sigh from her lips; "...I can't believe this shit. Poor bastard is being hunted down like a pack of wolves." Jessica turned her head for a moment and the burned man would begin suffering once more; "Dave ! That's not funny ! Just close up the place NOW !" She wasn't incharge but Dave knew she was right. It would've been ridiculous for Jessica to carry on working that day. ( C )
She also knew she'd have no choice but to have men in blue question her about Nicholas, leaving her with no choice but to be completely honest. Finally when the medics arrived with the stretcher, Jessica with one more forced thought, she produced a rather large chunk of ice on the man while the medics just witnessed it; "What the fff..?" One of them said before shaking it off thinking he was imagining things until he had to knock off the chunk of ice on the injured man. The medics however didn't take long to take care of that situation ignoring what they just saw. Meanwhile Jessica would be already back at the bar behind the counter seeing Nicholas; "Are you out of your fuckin' mind ?!" Although upset, at the same time she had difficulties trying to laugh. ( C )
The situation reminded her of when she visited Texas not long ago and caused a flood in Austin just because someone wouldn't give her hairbrush back. Quickly, Jessica worked her way behind the counter and immediately served the beer again, always thinking that no matter what, the customer comes first; "Here, just take the damn beer and get'atta here !" Sure, Jessica was still upset but there would be this silly smirk curled up on her lips ending off what she said; "Go-go-go !!" Her eyes glared up with her left hand pointing for the entrance when another cop car showed up with both coming out storming into the place. With the use of her ability, she created a barrier around both cops leaving a gap in between to let Nicholas out safely. ( E )
Laughing slightly as he took another drag from his own cigarette the slight smile curling around his lips as he watched her move around the counter to pour him another drink. Raising his eyebrow her way as he watched her perform her own unique gift "Wow" The simple phrase escaping his own lips. To pick up the glass as he chugged the contents down his own throat "Your just like me?" Pausing slightly as he looked back to the group of men who were soon froozen in place. "Well kinda" The slight nod soon given her way to push himself from the bar seat. The bar itself was empty for the moment besides her and the boss his hands pulling the goggles away from his eyes and soon around his neck once again. [C]
Tucking his hands withim his inner jacket pockets.. The smirk curling around his lips as walked away from her and the bar looking to each of them men. The slight sigh escaping his own lips as he headed out into the open street once again.. Two other cop cars were already there but they were being held within. "Oh yeah" Jumping across the hood his body sliding to have his feet touch ground once again his figure soon seen within the drivers seat of the cop car. "Free ride" With the passenger window rolled down the second cop car was soon blown and tossed within the air. With the keys in the ignition the slight laughter that escaped his own lips "Stupid pigs.. Leaving the keys in their own cars" With the simple shake of his head. [C]
The engine was already started shifted it into reverse he was soon gone.. Speeding through the streets the sirens on and blurring out through out each street. He was turning back to his own self; this would be the third time he stole a cop car from the city streets to the outer roads. From the looks like it he was free for the moment.. decreasing his speeds as he cruzzed along the open road. [E]