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Post by Victoria Marcus on Aug 10, 2011 22:18:48 GMT -5
"Yea, then again, there's always more to things than others see at first, just the nature of life." she said before chuckling a bit "Lemme stop before I get all philosophical on ya." she told him, glancing to him before looking back towards the road once more. It took a moment but soon realization dawned on her and her gaze snapped to Sven "Wait? Cannon?!"
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Post by Swindle on Aug 10, 2011 22:34:29 GMT -5
"Yeeeeeeah that was not my best day..." Sven said, reaching back and rubbing his neck a bit. "Did I mention earlier my luck and lack thereof? When you've got no luck it's generally not a good idea to push said luck with someone who has cannons. Had to learn that one the hard way. Managed to walk away from it though so that's a plus. Wording can be a man's best friend at times..." He pulled into the parking lot of the hotel and noticed something, a very familiar red truck. {"Great... So this is where he disappeared to this time... Well, things may have just gotten a slight bit more complicated."} he thought. He pulled into a parking spot himself and cut the engine, waiting to see what the redhead would do.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2011 22:44:52 GMT -5
Having gone for a drive while Vic had been out Firelaunch had returned to the hotel room they were staying at, though for the time being was leaning back in a chair in his nanoform and looking near the window but just slightly out of sight from wandering eyes. It had been a little while since Firelaunch had decided to travel with the red head and still found it odd how they seemed to have similar backgrounds and issues but none the less they seemed to be doing fine. Leaning his head back a bit the mismatched optics red mech closed his optics as he was in deep thought.
His mind rarely seemed at rest less he was in recharge which was not often as he use to. He was still always looking over his shoulder, keeping himself prepared for an attack. But tonight the mech finally let his guard down more and Firelaunch was just trying to relax for once though was well unaware of his friend returning, and with company.
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Post by Victoria Marcus on Aug 10, 2011 22:56:33 GMT -5
"I'm more wonderin' what the hell you were doin' around a cannon and what that person was doin' with one, not exactly something ya can get on black market easy, I know, I got contacts." she said before just sighing, shaking her head a bit. When they parked, the redhead smiled slightly seeing Firelaunch's alt mode parked in the parking lot, so he made it back safe, that was a good thing to see. "Well, ya welcomed to come inside, my bro's chillin' with me, kinda travelin' together an' all." she said moving to get out, pulling her bottle of rum with her before closing the door and walking pass where Firelaunch's alt mode was, running a hand over the side of the hood, just in case he was sleeping or something, so he knew she was back before walking pass towards the stairs "I jus' hope we ain't wakin' 'im up or anything, he doesn't sleep as much as he should."
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Post by Swindle on Aug 10, 2011 23:08:55 GMT -5
"May not be easy but that doesn't mean impossible." Sven said with a shrug. He nodded in response to her invitation, grabbing the bottle he had thrown in the backseat and getting out of his alt mode himself. He followed her, noticing the way she ran her hand across Firelaunch's hood as she passed. He recalled her saying something about having a bike not a truck. Besides, that was no ordinary truck. He thought back over the conversation they'd had and a realization dawned on him. {"Oh don't tell me..."}
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2011 23:19:50 GMT -5
Frame shuddering Firelaunch leaned his head down,opening his mismatched optics but as he peeked out the window he looked closer at the SUV. Was he seeing this correctly? Zooming in dread seem to grip his Spark as he he backed away, {"Swindle!? here?! Oh fragfragfrag!!"} HE thought as he panicked a little. He had seen the arms dealer a few times, never really speaking with him but it had always been under the cover his Decepticon act yet if he knew...
Projection materializing into place back as Lance again he couldn't be more grate ful Vic's way of telling him she was back and primus he was shocked. Of all mechs Swindle was someone he didn't particularly know nor knew if he'd leak this to Megatron. "He has no idea of my neutrality." He muttered and took a moment from pacing, taking a deep breathe to calm his pulsing Spark before sitting back down. That was a good thing for masking his signal, Swindle had no way of knowing the truth.
Leaning back in the chair again he let himself relax and just turned on the TV which happen to be the news channel, better then nothing. Shifitng a bit he leaned back again, crossing his legs at the ankles and clasping his hands behind his head, looking as if nothing concerned him.
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Post by Victoria Marcus on Aug 10, 2011 23:29:41 GMT -5
"True, true, nothin's really impossible." she said walking up the stairs and to the room on the top floor before unlocking and opening the hotel room door, she peaked in first to make sure Firelaunch had the whole Lance disguise with his holoform going instead of just the nanoform like he sometimes knocked about with. Seeing that he seemed to be just relaxing on the chair, she walked in "Hey Lance, tryin' to get a lil rest ova there? News ain't borein' ya to death is it?" she asked with a slight chuckle as she walked in "We got company jus' so ya know." she added as she looked back to Sven, motioning to him "This is Sven, he kinda, well, helped me deal with a few assholes ina bar fight, since I was kinda outnumbered as all hell." she said, moving to take a seat on the bed, only finally noticing the deep scratch on her leg where a knife bite through her leather pants and into her skin "Well shit. . ."
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Post by Swindle on Aug 11, 2011 0:21:03 GMT -5
Sven gave Lance a nod, smirking slightly, his eyes still hidden somewhat behind purple tinted sunglasses. Had it not been for Vic running her hand across his alt Swindle may not have suspected Lance's true identity but she'd essentially blown that cover. "Nice to meet you, Lance." he said casually enough.
He then looked over to Vic as she reacted to the cut on her leg. "You hadn't noticed that, huh? Then again, from what you've told me I'm not too surprised." He leaned back against the wall near the door, seeming relaxed enough. "By the way, I thought you mentioned having a bike, not a truck." he added, shooting a sly glance towards Lance.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2011 0:29:34 GMT -5
Lance leaned forward as Vic cam ein nodding,"Tried but you know me sis, not really getting much rest." He replied,"Plus nothing else good was on." He said but his gaze went to Sven knowing exactly who it was from the sly smile but he merely gave a confident smile back,"Sure it's a good thing otherwise it could have been worse then a cut." He said before standing and coming over to Viic,"Need something for the cut?" He asked, his voice calm though his mismatched gaze went back to Sven.
"By the way the truck is mine, we're traveling together for a while of course this must cross you as a surprise huh Sven?" He asked casually. Though he knew it would only be a matter of time before either of them might show they knew each other though normally it was brief.
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Post by Victoria Marcus on Aug 11, 2011 0:35:17 GMT -5
"I have a bike, a honda goldwing to be exact, parked on the other sidea the truck. Kinda outta view a bit." she said to Sven as she inspected her cut "Eh, it's not that bad or that deep, and seems to have stopped bleedin' a while ago so I think I can jus' let it heal and leave it at that. It's repairing mt pants that's got me annoyed." she said, opening up her rum and taking a swig as she relaxed a bit, though she did look between Lance and Sven, an eyebrow raised. Was there tension there? Both of their reactions that sly looking little smile from Sven, Lance's somewhat short reply. "You two. . . .met before or somethin'?" she asked, mostly looking at Lance, though she did cast a glance at Sven as well. This was not how two people just meeting for the first time normally reacted, and the fact Sven had become a bit cynical really made her wonder.
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Post by Swindle on Aug 11, 2011 0:59:55 GMT -5
"Ah, I see. Makes sense I guess." Sven said as they explained about the truck. "She did mention she was traveling with someone. Gotta say, you've made a good choice in company here, Lance. Wasn't exactly expecting a truck though when I already knew she had a bike." He glanced at Vic as she asked if they knew each other then turned his attention back to Lance as she seemed to be mostly asking him. Also he was admittedly a bit curious as to how he was going to answer.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2011 1:07:51 GMT -5
Lance merely nodded at Sven before looking at Vic, thinking of a way to answer. "You could say we've met but if he's not willing to tell you but both of us are cybertronians, his real name is Swindle." Lance said but smiled, shrugging slightly as he crossed his arms. "Though you could say our talks have only been brief." He said before looking at Vic not surprised she would have noticed some connection. She was smart and sharp and knew nothing escaped her eye, "Of course I'm not afraid to show it or say it either." He remarked and looked at Sven, though there was an almost searching look in his usual calm expression, as if watching Swindle closely. The problem was he wasn't sure if Swindle had noticed his insignias were a no show on his alternate form and if he discovered the truth...Instinctively his fists clenched to where the knuckles turned white at the thought of being discovered and hunted down.
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Post by Victoria Marcus on Aug 11, 2011 1:26:27 GMT -5
Vic nodded "Ah, a'righty then." she said before looking right at Swindle, chuckling slightly "Swindle eh? Whata name dude. Ya coulda said somethin' ya know, seriously, do I SEEM like the type to freak the fuck out?" she said, smirking a bit before standing from the bed, taking another good sized swig of her rum before capping it. Firelaunch would likely know from his time with her that she had taken in a decent amount of alcohol tonight and was, admittedly, a bit beyond buzzed, but her mind and wits were still very much about her. She put the bottle down before walking up to Lance, standing behind him and just kinda draping her arms over his shoulders, leaning against his back, chuckling a bit. "So, what have ya been doin' to keep yaself amused bro? Gotta say, ya did miss one hellova brawl." she said snuggling up against Lance's back where she was standing for a bit "Warm, as always, nice afta bein' in that rain." she said before another flash of lightning made her jump a bit and, due to such, squeeze Lance as the lights flickered a little. "Fuckin' storm. . ."
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Post by Swindle on Aug 11, 2011 1:46:44 GMT -5
Sven shrugged casually. "You may not be the type to freak out but some of those I do business with I'm not so sure. Not much point in losing some valuable contacts just because of one minor little detail, right?" he said. He then opened his own bottle of booze and took a swig before making a gesture to offer some to Lance. "Fact is I'm out here on business, a little side job with some humans to bring in a little extra. Had just closed the deal not to long before that little brawl started up. Gotta admit, this night has been full of surprises."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2011 1:52:11 GMT -5
LAnce tried to relax himself again but his tension didn't seem to pass this time, least not in his body yet his face remained calm. "Know I'm not much of a drinker sis, just sort of been trying to get my thoughts together." he said looking over his shoulder at her for a moment before looking at Sven though waved a hand at the offer."Should be careful who you pick as clients Swindle, not all of them I hear are nice, which rumor goes around you've barely had a brush with being blasted." He said shrugging but lied a hand on Vic's arm after she jumped,"It'll pass Vic, hopefully soon because it's coming down hard." He said briefly glancing at the window.
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