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 Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 9:03 pm
 Luca found himself gritting his teeth when the other grabbed his finger and pushed it back, though he retaliated in a moment by pulling out his other hand and pressing down on a pressure point in the other males hand...hard. By doing so he managed to pry his own hand away and take a step back from the male, emerald eyes narrowed slightly. "Only to a** holes who deserve it. I'll keep it in mind to always greet you in that way then, if i feel like greeting you at all" He stated bluntly. He then shoved his hands deep into his pockets and turned to keep walking, were all business men this annoying? If so, he never wanted to become the head of a company, he'd have to deal with more of this type.
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 9:15 pm
 He simply let the boy pry his hand away and walk off. He still smiled as he followed him, catching up to him quickly considering how long his legs were. His hands were in his pockets as well as he now walked along side. "I think the funny thing is that I have done nothing to you to really make me an a*****e. Business is business. Not my fault that old hag refuses to take the money I'm offering her and moving her shelter else where. Perhaps you're smart enough to understand that either way that shelter is going down. How about you tell that old woman to give in, it'll be good for everyone." He looked at the blue haired boy before walking off, not letting Luca reply to what he had said.
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 9:22 pm
Luca had continued walking until he heard the male insult the old Lady. Sure Granny was a fine term, but calling her a Hag was not okay. Emerald jewels narrowed as he spun on heel and grabbed the other males shoulder, spinning him around with surprising force but that was only because he was angry. "Insult me, brag, be a smart a**. But don't you dare insult Granny again" He hissed, glaring at the male with toxic green eyes. It almost seemed as if the look in his eyes belonged to a wild animal.... "The Shelter is my home, just as it is for all the animals there. Granny saved my life, and theirs and I'm in her debt. So I wont let you take that land, even if it kills me" He growled, before he let go of the man and turned to walk away, seething with anger.
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 9:26 pm
It took all of Elliot's energy not to laugh while standing there. He felt as if he was staring at a cat who was just thrown in water. What a cute kitty. When Luca finished what he had to say, Elliot replied, "You're just as foolish as that old HAG. Either way that land is mine and like I told her. She has a couple months to take the money and settle else where if she denies me again then that shelter will come tumbling down and you'll be left with rubble as a home." He turned and then left, going back to his office.
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 9:36 pm
~ five days later~
Luca yawned widely as he finished his shift, finally getting off work at Seven pm. "Damn, i'm tired" He murmured to himself, fully aware that he had been pushing it way too much the past few days. The up side was that he had managed to make quite the large sum of money. Part of it was used on supplies whilst the other part went to saving the shelter. Needless to say he was getting quite the amount of support for the community. Elliot hadn't really realized how well known Luca was it would seem. Not that this mattered, but it had given Luca a bit of an advantage.
With a sigh the blue haired male took a seat on a bench in the park once again, simply slouching down on the wooden bench and closing his eyes. He wouldnt fall asleep, but he could at least relax here for a little while, or at least he hoped so.
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 9:55 pm
The last five days were long but in the long run Elliot did what he had planned. He had heard what Luca had been up to but in the end it didn't bother Elliot. The things he was dealing with now were far more important than that shelter quiet honestly. Non the less he now had time to go back to that business. He was in the limo yawning and went toward the shelter to speak with the old woman again. Once he got there he got out and went into the building and walked into her office like before.
The old woman sat there and he stared at her with his usual cold glance. "Still stubborn I see. I heard about what that boy of yours is doing. It's best that you tell him to stop. Rather than burning his energy, he, along with you should find else where to make a shelter. The money I am offering is more than enough to get you new land and to make a new shelter far better than this one."
"I don't understand why you want this land so much. What benefit does it have for you? Can you not look elsewhere?" She frowned and looked rather tired as well.
Elliot smiled and shook his head, "No can do, I have plans for this land. I'm already taking this to city council in a couple months so prepare yourself. I also suggest you start making arrangement's as to where you will put those animals since I'm sure you don't want them to be cursed by the shelter when I tear it down." He stood up and yawned again as he headed for the door.
Suddenly he felt something grip his sleeve. He glanced back and saw the old woman there with her head hung.
"Please..." it was all she managed to mumble before he pulled his arm away abruptly and left.
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 10:01 pm
Luca wasn't sure how long he had been sitting there, but it had gotten rather dark and a bit cold. He was simply too tired to move himself from the bench at this time... He'd probably worked himself too hard and now his body was refusing to respond the way he would have liked. Tired emerald eyes closed slowly, and he wasn't sure when but he eventually passed right out on the bench. A slight fever seemed to hit the male, probably due to sleeping in the chilly air with only his work clothes and a thin jacket to keep him warm.
Of course he wasn't even aware of what was going on between Elliot and Granny, but at this point his mind was void of any thought but the sleep that had over taken him.
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 10:07 pm
It was late in the night and Luca would feel the difference of where he lay. He no longer lay on the hard bench but a soft warm bed. The smell of stew cooking would be able to wake him eventually. At some point someone had found Luca and took him to the shelter where the Granny took him to her house and took care of him while he was in this state. She sat there beside him, dabbing a cloth on his head trying to help his fever go down. "Silly boy. You've worked so hard...that is enough for me..." she had muttered ever so softly.
Meanwhile Elliot had gone home and sat in his office there, drinking a bottle of wine, yes, with no wine glass, just straight out of the bottle.
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 10:15 pm
Luca found himself waking up early the next morning, his fever still there and granny was asleep at the bed side. Without a word the male slipped out of bed and left, heading straight for work despite the fact that he wasn't feeling too good. Once there he put up a facade that he was completely fine and spent his day like that, all the while his fever was rising. By the end of the day he felt horrid. He was dizzy, exhausted and burning up...but he did not return to the shelter. The house keeper would be taking care of Yip for him, so he wasn't worried about the dog.... He knew he was worrying Granny...but he couldn't just give up. The shelter was his home to. Maybe no one else understood his attachment...but it was important to him.
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 3:59 pm
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 4:18 pm
Granny couldn't help but feel so hopeless and useless. She had watched Luca leave and head for work but she did not say anything or stop him because she knew he would refuse. He was so horribly stubborn and she felt that no one would be able to snap him out of it except someone more or equally as stubborn. Thus she had no choice but to pay someone a certain visit. She got dressed and slowly made her way out and toward the bus that would take her to her destination. Soon enough she got out and looked up at the tall building. Making her way in she asked to see Elliot and at first they denied her and was sent away but when she turned Elliot arrived and told her to follow him since he had some time to talk. She did look rather disgruntled and upset as well as weary so he figured he would give her some of his time. When they reached his office he let her sit and he sat across from her at his desk, "What is it? Finally make up you mind?"
She was silent for a moment before speaking, "It's more of a favor that I came for. Before you say anything I prefer that you listen to what I have to say. In the end you'll benefit though honestly you'll have to struggle to get what you want due to one person. In the end all I care about are the animal's and Luca. That poor boy. I wish I could help with everything going on but it's either let you take the land or be left with nothing. I know the sentimental value of my land and so does Luca but for me my memories and the well being of the animals is more important. Therefore if you can get Luca to agree to stop working so hard to save the shelter, I will gladly hand it over to you. You are right, with the money I can simply make another and I plan on doing so. Just do this for me and you get your land."
Elliot was a bit surprised that she would give in just like that but it was clear that she finally realized that he was always right and therefore he smiled and gave a nod. "Very well, I do so for you. I see that he is stubborn but I will get him to change his mind, some way. Now then, you can now relax and no longer have to stress about such a simple thing." He stood up and now helped the old woman up and out of the room where one of his men helped her the rest of the way. Elliot also had his driver take her back home. He sat there staring out the window with a smile. "Now, locate where he is."
"Yes sir..." someone said and the room was silent.
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 8:13 pm
Emerald green eyes closed for a moment as he tilted his head back, opening them again to glare up at the darkening sky. Why did Elliot want the land where the shelter was anyways? It'd been Granny's for over twenty years! So why now of all times? It wasn't fair. Though Luca was perfectly aware that life was simply unfair. Scowling at the thought he let his gaze drift down again as he stopped his swing and simply sat there, his eyes narrowed and almost closed as he simply listened to the city sounds. It was times like these that he wished he lived in the country, where no one could bother him and he could simply breathe in the fresh air, instead of the heavy odor of car exhaust and smoke. The city was a dirty place, but Granny's shelter had always smelled of animals and fresh spices. It was his sanctuary and Elliot was taking it all away from him just for the land!
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 8:51 pm
It was a couple hours later when Elliot left the building and was now in the limo heading to the park. He glanced at the woman who he had told to look for the location of Lucas. "After this go back to the office and start preparing the papers."
"Very well. But Elliot...why are you so fixated on getting this land anyway? No one really knows what you're up to and I'm sure a lot of people are asking the same question. It has a nice view and all but there are nicer one's out there. Why this specifically?" She looked at Elliot searching for the answer .
"That's my business not yours, just do as you are told," His voice had turned cold and she knew not to ask anymore questions. She simply nodded and stayed silent the rest of the ride to the park.
Elliot got out and walked around, the limo heading back to the office. He finally spotted Luca and slowly made his way over to the swing set, his hands in his pockets. Soon he sat next to the male on the other swing. By the looks of it the boy was on the verge of passing out. "Don't you think going home would be better for you in such a state?"
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 8:57 pm
Where was he supposed to go now? With Elliot occupying his favorite hang out...He was tired and wanted nothing more than to crawl into a warm bed and wrap himself in blankets, but he still didn't want to go home to that cold and empty home. He couldn't go to Grannies because she would only worry herself sick over him all night. Perhaps he would call a friend and ask for a favor...though he had been asking favors of people a lot lately so that idea did not sound all that inviting either.
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:08 pm
Elliot shook his head and stood up only to follow LUca. He put a cig. in his mouth and lit it, smoking as he followed the other male. He stood only two feet away saying, "You know all I have to do is let you continue this way. You'll get horribly sick and when no one finds you half dead, you'll die and i'll get the land a lot easier. You're acting rather foolish for no reason. You're only causing more suffering for yourself. I try and talk to you, you walk away. Don't you think it would be smart and a mature thing to do to talk s**t over and see why I want the land in the first place? But I suppose you're just a child being stubborn and irrational. Go ahead, work yourself to death. You'll be out of my hair in no time." Elliot smiled and passed Luca easily as he patted the boys shoulder and headed forward.
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