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 Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2005 6:10 pm
Zizaa's eyes were locked on the softly glowing screen as she kept up her search, momentarily ignoring Edward. Finally, she looked up at him with a grim smile flitting across her face. "Well, when i knocked her bag over by accident and saw the laptop, i got a bad feeling...so, i did a bit of quick research and i don't like what i found." Zizaa whispered calmly.
"Okay, when any good hacker works for something like a gang or mafia or anything of the sort, they make sure nothing about them personally shows up on the internet. As you can see, neither mine or Calista's personal information can be found anywhere via the web. Sure, i found out who her parents are and that she owns an apartment building, but that's about it. And i'm positive that laptop has more security then fort knox...it's probably encripted to as well, like mine."
Zizaa Sat back a minute and stared towards the the benches in the next room where she could just barely see Calista looking down at something on her shoulder. what the...? is that a bandage? but before she could double check Calista was leaning back in the bench with her shirt pulled back up. Zizaa shrugged and dismissed it for the moment.Looking back at Edward with a determined edge to her voice, "Look, we can't let her leave.At least not yet." Zizaa whispered firmly.
Zizaa sat back up."Here. let me see her laptop for a minute. i'm not going to hack into it or anything. I just want to look at something." Zizaa quickly whispered as she took the laptop out of Calista's bag, and linked it to her laptop. "Okay...now, without actually logging into her computer, let's see what kinda systems she has on this thing...Zizaa said, while opening indirect files to see if her feeling was right. A satisfied smile crept across her face as her screen filled up with zeros and ones. unhooking the laptops after uploading the few files that she could, she put the laptop carefully back in the bag, zipped it up and turned off her computer. "If you don't mind, i'd like to keep track of her for awhile. just in case." She stated, locking eyes with Edward as she got up and took the bag from him and started walking out towards Calista.
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2005 11:08 pm
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Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 4:53 am
Edward stared at Zizaa in shock and anger as she began to jump from idea to idea and riffle through Calista's laptop. The shock died down as Zizaa made herslef clear and headed towards Calista, but her still felt a small twinge of anger. He expected there to be no information on Calista anywhere. In fact, he didn't even think that there would be anything connecting her to her parents. She liked her privicy and would do anything to prevent others from finding out anything about her. That much her knew from going to school with her.
Sighing, he caught up with Zizaa and took Calista's bag from her. Giving her a meaningfull stare, he kept his voice down as he spoke.
"I know you don't trust Calista, and thats good, but don't let her know that. Kinsrith gave me permission to bring her home so she can think about the proposal in comfort, but he also gave me orders to keep watch on her. You can watch her with me as long as you promise to listen to me and behave." Heading towards Calista with her shoulder bag in tow, he glanced over his shoulder at Zizaa, the smile returning to his eyes.
"Come on, we can talk more about this later."
Calista looked up as Edward walked in the room with her bag. Taking it with a faint, half smile, she thanked him quietly and got up to follow him to the car. Glancing at Zizaa as they headed fo the door, she sliped the shoulder strap of her bag over her head and gripped it tightly. She would have to check her computer when she got home. They would have check her laptop for clues about her, it would have been foolish not to. Sighing inwardly, she kept her face blank. There was so much work for her to do when she got home.
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Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 9:06 am
Zizaa nodded at Edward while following him to the car with Calista. Knowing she was able to watch over Calista gave her some comfort, but she was still edgy. With her laptop in a smallish shoulder bag somewhat like Calista's, she sat in the back of the car with a happy smile across her face. At least she was getting out of the church for awhile. she had to pick up some things at the store anyway, and there was a corner store by the apartment building that Calista owned. Waiting for Edward and Calista to start some conversation, Zizaa was alert for any signs of them being followed or watched, but she appeared to be bored and a tad hyper.
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 4:32 pm
Rachel recognised the tone in Rhys' voice though she decided to ignore. In truth she had no idea why she called, or if she did it left her mind just as soon as he answered. "Rhys, Where are you? I've had enough, you're injured you shouldn't be walking around the streets. I want to come pick you up." She said flatly as she made up an excuse right then and there for her call. She was heading back to her car as she spoke. "I refuse to take no for an answer Rhys, otherwise I will make you pay later... I promise." She hoped that Rhys wouldn't argue for once. He was the only one Rachel could think of right away that was as stubborn as herself.
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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:09 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 12:58 pm
Calista followed Edward and Zizaa to the car without a sound. There was no point in saying anything at this point. Better to appear as though she were deep in thought about the offer, then to risk saying something that could get her killed. Sitting in the front seat, as directed by Edward, she sat staring out the window to avoid making eye-contact with the other two people in the car. Lightly clutching her bag, she ingored Edward as he tried to start up a conversation, waiting until he started to hum and concentrait on driving, before she allowed herself to relax for a moment.
3Crosses. A gang that she was well aware of, having done some research on them in the past. Appearently they were getting more agressive then both she thought. A mistake that may still become a fatal one. Sighing inwardly, as she glanced quickly at Zizaa through the rearview mirror, she gripped her shoulder bag a little tighter. She should have known that they would get a hacker on their side soon enough. Yet another oversight on her part.
"We're here." Edward's voice broke through her thoughts, bringing her back to the present. Looking out the window at her apartment building, she nodded in thanks to both Edward and Zizaa as she climbed out of the car.
Edward leaned over the passenger seat as Calista shut the door, and rolled down the window. A soft smile still graced his eyes, but his words were serious.
"We'll be back in three days to hear your reply to our offer. However, as you've probably guess already, we will be watching you to make sure that the police stay out of this."
Flashing Calista a bright smile as he rolled the window back up, he winked at her before driving off.
"See you in three days."
Watching as the dark car pulled away from the curb, knowing full well that they wouldn't be going far, Calista headed towards the building. Going back to the alley to try and find her food was far from her mind right now. The nights events ruined her appitite anyways.
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 9:17 am
Zizaa sighed. This is all going to turn out to be a big mess...i know it will...Zizaa muttered to herself as her stomach started to grumble. Zizaa sighed again. as soon as she got back, she was getting something to eat. she'd been so consumed about the whole thing with Calista, she hadn't even thought about eating anything the whole day...or last night.
She glanced out the window into the alley where they had kidnapped Calista and noticed some people there. that's strange....why are people snooping around there.....she narrowed her eyes in thought as they continued driving.
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 8:06 pm
((oops, my bad....sorry!))
Marcus wanders the alley, still looking for anything useful to help him find out what the hell went on. "Dammit, I still can't find a damn thing." Suddenly, the sound of an engine came to his ears. "...what the hell?" He turns around to see Calista, and a car just pulling away.
[[Edited]]
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 11:52 am
Heading into the building, Calista didn't even notice Marcus staring at her. Going straight to her room, not even bother to check if anyone else was around, she tossed her bag onto the coffee table and slumped down on the couch. The door creaked lightly as it came open, and she glared at it. It didn't latch properly, making it another thing that she would have to check up on tonight.
Pulling her laptop out, she opened it and fired it up. Relief spread through her body as she looked at the binary on the screen. It looked as though Zizaa hadn't even had time to attempt cracking the codes to get in. Shutting down all of the traps and safety measures with praticed ease, she noted the warning message as she reached the desktop. It seemed that Zizaa did manage to copy some of the binary though, and while Calista gave her credit, she knew that it would take so much more then that to break into her computer.
Her computers were her pride and joy. They were the only things that really made her happy now-a-days, and usually the only things that helped her relax. Getting to work setting up new security features and changing her passwords was important after the attempted hack, but it would have to wait. E-mailing Mathue with her situation, and confirming her safety was the first order of business, and Calista got to work.
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Edward watched Zizaa through the rearview mirror, smiling at the frown on her face. That girl had way to much energy to burn, and her mood wasn't likely to improve after a few days of sitting in a car. With that in thought, he pulled into a near-by store, and turned off the car. Turning in his seat to look at Zizaa, he flashed her one of his brightest smiles.
"Time to stock up on food and drink my dear. We don't want to go hungry waiting for Calista's answer now do we."
Laughing, he slipped out of the drivers seat and headed into the store. They would need to pick up enough food to keep them going for the three days, so they would have to repeatedly leave the apartment building un-watched. Grabbing a couple cases of coke and half a dozen bottles of water, he wandered through the shelves looking for the right food to keep them going.
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 11:47 am
Rachel had heard a good part of what was said by Rhys and Myers, after it all seemed to go quiet, she hung her phone up and put it on the charger. Using the landline Rachel once again called Nandy.
"Hello, Nandy?"
"Do you ever sleep?" Asked the annoyed voice of Nandy.
Rachel ignored what she had just said. "Listen, I need to know which church Rhys donates to."
"Fine, but don't call me again. I'll fax it to you, now good-bye
Rachel hung up the phone, she had hated to call Nandy and knew that Nandy hated it more, but she didn't care. Soon enough she heard the fax going. "About time!" She muttered as she looked at the location that she was given. With out another thought she headed back outside and to her car.
Once at the church, Rachel walked in in search of Rhys.
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 7:25 am
Zizaa relaxed a bit after Edward went into the store. Of course all he thought about was the next three days and what they'd need. Zizaa glanced back the way they had come. There really should be one of them watching the apartment building at all times...she glanced back at the store, then climbed out of the car after scribbling a note telling Edward that she was gone to check out the alley where they had taken Calista so she could check something out. Sure, he'd probably be pissed at her leaving alone, but she needed something to do...and she had seen people snooping around that alley.
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 1:50 pm
Stiffling a laugh as he watch Zizaa take off down the road from the store window, Edward shook his head lightly and headed for the check out counter. That girl had too much energy for her own good. Paying for the food, he walked back out to the car and loaded it into the backseat before slipping in behind the wheel. He flicked through her note before starting the car and pulling out from the curb. Then again, that was the reason he took her along on this mission. Her knack for noticing even the slightest of details often worked in the gangs favour.
Slowing down as he passed her, he rolled down the window and waved.
"You do what you need to do. I'll be parked arcoss the road from Calista's building." Giving her a wink, he rolled the tinted window back up and drove off.
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 2:20 pm
Zizaa smiled at him as he drove off,then concentrated on the task at hand-the alley and the people that were there. As she neared the alley, she stopped and listened, confirming that the two people she had seen when they had driven past were still there. Sitting on a nearby bench, she took out her laptop and checked up on the internet hot-topics among other things while she waited calmly for the people to start talking or leave. She also scanned the area for any sign of trouble or clues.
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 8:37 pm
Marcus ran over to where Lynn was standing. "Lynn, Calista just walked into the builind after getting out of that car that just drove by." He whispered. He waited for her to respond, and pulled out his .45's, being cautious, a erie feeling at the base of his neck.
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