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 Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 2:02 pm
It was a rather dismal day. Thick clouds of fog floated casually through the damp city, the tops of the tall buildings almost imposible to see. Belive it or not, Jo liked this kind of weather, though the moisture in the air did make her hair friz up, she liked the clean wet smell, and misty clouds. Jo walked further on, her orange converse sneakers splashing through the small puddles in the city sidewalk. She really had not destination, but she had to get out of Doomi's, it was getting way to cramped. So she walked all the way to her favorite coffe shop. When she got inside she put down the hood of her black rain coat, and gave a satisfied sigh. She ordered her coffee, and headed back out, grabing a couple of napkins on the way. Her next stop was a old wooden bench, seated in the middle of a small park. She whiped off the wet rain soaked wood, then sat down, taking a slow sip of her warm coffee, and closeing her eyes gently. It was so peaceful...
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 2:22 pm
Just a few more days. Banda wasn't quite sure if he were looking forward to returning home to dreading the day he would have to go back. Street life really wasn't bad once one got the hang of it. Not that he had, but with his job starting soon, he would have more than enough money to live..well...wherever his feet might take him. Appartments were so...constricting. Banda much preferred things this way.
When it wasn't rainy, anyway. Though most of the rian had passed, Banda was completely drenched, having failed to find any better shelter than a tree during the storm. The SM now sat curled up beneath that same tree, glaring up through the branches towards the dreary sky and absently petting the dozing infant on his lap. Venoch, as the infant had named himself, had weathered out the storm from the safety of Banda's heavy coat, and thus was perfectly dry and comfortable. Lucky b*****d...
Still, Banda couldn't help but smile. Despite all appearances, the kid, thus far, hadn't been -that- bad... A few scratches here and there, but Banda passed those off as accidents. Those claws were bound to get in the way for a while. And though food had been a small problem, it hadn't been that hard to come by. Actually...the day would have been absolutely perfect if Banda weren't soaked. Sigh.
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:01 pm
Jo had sat there for about then minutes, her coffee gone, and the empty cup still in her hands. But she soon got restless, fiddleing with her cup and looking around for something other to do. She got up, toshing the cup in a near by trash can, and started walking, her hands shoved in her pockets, and her tail laying limp behind her. After walking around the park about eight times, she stomped her feet in frustraiton, and turned around, about to head back to Doomi's when she spoted a lump of brown and red in the corner of her eye. She slowly turned her head to the right, "....Banda?"
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 4:55 pm
It was by sheer luck only that Banda happened to notice Jo speaking to him. Well, not relaly. He must have watched her circle the park, oh, eight times or so. It was something to keep him amused while Venoch napped. But when he happened to catch her eye, and it finally clicked who she was, his mouth literally dropped open, eyes widening in shock. Oh, nononono, no one was supposed to see him here! Like this! Hungry and filthy and looking as if he hadn't bathed in days, and, and...well, Ven wasn't helping matters. Blushing furiously, Banda tore his eyes away and nodded slightly in greeting, murmuring a 'Hello, Jo," just loud enough for her to hear.
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 5:19 pm
Jo stood there for a couple of minutes, staring into space, and rocking a little bit, unsure of weather to go over or not. He didnt really look like he wanted to be bothered, but there really wasnt anything to do. Jo akwardley steped sideways, and walked forward until she was infront of Banda. She looked down at the soggey ground, shruged, then ploped down on her butt, facing Banda. For a moment she looked him up and down. He was wet, and well, dirtey. Jo wondered if it was just an artist thing, but no one would like to get stuck in the rain. She shruged it off, decideing to talk about other things, and if the topic came up, well.."So whos this?" She said, gesturing to the red little furball in his lap.
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 5:30 pm
Honestly, he had hoped she would just leave. It sounded mean, yes, but he really hadn't wanted anyone seeing him like this... That was half the reason he hadn't tried to stay at any friends' houses. And by looking away, he wouldn't see he speak, so he wouldn't have to reply, and she would leave! yes, that was it....
Banda's heart sunk when he saw too feet step before him, eyes briefly closing before reopening and looking up. Jo was sitting, and didn't seem bothered by him, or the wet ground, or the...well, anything. He cracked a smile, holding her gaze briefly before glancing down to the strange SM on his lap. "Him? This is Venoch. I, um, adopted him..sort of. A few days back. Taking him to Moo's."
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 6:15 pm
'Aw, he looks adorible." She said grinning at the little SM. It was hard to belive she was ever that small.
She turned her gaze back to Banda. "I heard your gonna be teaching the high school art class. That should be cool." She smiled warmley. "Sarabi's actully gonna start teaching music class. I was a little surprised. I didnt know she played the drums." Jo chuckled at the thought of Sarabi playing any musical instument. She just didnt seem like the type. She shruged. "And Ive sighed up for colledge classes. Im gonna be learning about filmaking and all that jazz."
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 6:55 pm
Adorable wasn't exactly a word Banda would ever associate with Venoch, but oh well. He was -almost- cute while he was napping, at least, so Banda merely smiled and nodded slightly in reply before turning his eyes back up. Glad for the change of subject, he brightened up and nodded once more. "Yeah. Emelyn offered me the job a couple of days back. Sarabi's teaching music?" Good! He would actually know another teacher, then. Lucky thing, music teacher... Not that he was at all unhappy with art, of course! "My teaching job's kind of an extension of the college courses I'm gonna be taking. They're all art related, and I'm supposed to have some sort of part time job or volunteer thing relating to one of the classes.. So I might as well have a full-time and get paid, right? Film making? That sounds like fun!" He paused, blinking, then reached around the side of the tree and dragged over his bag--just as wet as his own clothes, but the inside was dry. Digging around within it, he continued, "I got this script a while back, but it's for a play--Peter Pan. It's pretty good, and has a bunch of notes and stuff. I could probably make you a copy or something if you wanted..?"
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:01 am
Jo took the script in her hands, looking at the cover thoroughly before fliping through the pages. She had heard of the play before, and had seen parts on the movie when her little siblings had been watching it in the living room. "Sure thing, its sounds like fun. Maybe I could do like, some kind of a modern day version of it." She said, handing the script back to Banda. She was about to speak again, when her side started to beep. She scowled and lifted up her rain coat a little to reveal a black flashing beeper. "Ah, Doomi wants me home. Its probably dinner time. She would have gotten me a cell phone, but I dont like them to much. Anyway," She stood up and brushed some of the dirt and wet off of her bum. "I better be going." She said, a little sad to be leaving. She hadnt talked to Banda in forever. "Hey, home about you come for dinner? I dont know what where having, but if you dont like it theres always something else in the fridge. And Doomi loooves guests. Oh please please pleeease?" She said, putting on a puppy like sad face and blinking her eyes."
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 5:11 pm
Banda smiled, pleased with her response, and carefully replaced the script in his bag, just in case the rain should resume. He hadn't heard the beeper, of course, and actually had to guess how Jo knew she was suddenly wanted at home...but it soon became apparent enough, and he nodded in understanding, opening his mouth to say goodbye, but snapping it shut with her offer. Come over for dinner? "Umm..." Banda knew Doomi, and he knew Doomi was nice and wouldn't mind, but...well, he wasn't exactly, er, suitable to appear at anyones house. He was wet and muddy and dirty and...should probably just stay out here and see if he could scrounge up enough of a meal for Venoch and himself. "I..dunno, I'm not exactly...uh, that is....um.. I'm all muddy and..don't want to mess up her house?"
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 5:37 pm
"Dont worry about it, mum wont care. And Venoch can come to." She said, glancing at the sleeping little creature. The leaned into him a little so she could wisper. "And if you want to shower or anything theres tons of bathrooms. You can use one of the ones in the back apartments, so ya'know, no one would notice?" She really hoped she wasnt being offensive, but he really did look like he needed a bath. She gave him a small simpathetic smile. "Please?"
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 5:44 pm
Banda once more opened his mouth to protest, but settled for merely a deep blush with her words, closing his mouth without a word. He did look all that bad then, huh? Not surprising. It had been a few days since his last shower... (He had snuck into the YMCA's locker room--if anyone saw him, they didn't care.) Excluding the rain, but that couldn't have helped matters. Swallowing his pride, Banda nodded slightly, clearing his throat before replying. "That's...really nice of you to offer, um.. Could really use a shower, but, uh, I dunno if I'll take up the apartment offer.. Don't want to be a burden to anyone."
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:09 pm
"You wont burden anyone silly, theres no one living in them yet. Doomi's to much of a lazy fat lard to put an add up, so it just sits there, untouched. Anway, come along. Its just a street or two away from the park I think." She said, reaching out a hand to help him up.
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:13 pm
"We'll... We'll see, he replied quietly, but managed a faint smile. Careful not to wake Ven (not that he need have worried--the kid slept like a rock), he picked up the infant in the crook of one arm and took Jo's hand with his free one, climbing to his feet and turning to her. "Lead the way.."
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:30 pm
Jo's hand stiffed a bit when he took her hand, and her heart gave a little flutter. She stood there for a moment, her eyes fixed on Banda. He did look quite hansome..even when he was all dirty. She shook herself out of her stupid coma and began walking. The sun was starting to peek out from behind the musty grey clouds, and everything was getting much more dry. The way there she didnt talk much. She really didnt know what had come over her. It was really weird. When they arrived at the house, Jo usered Banda out back to the apartment.. "Its a preety nice apartment." She said stepping inside. It was a big empty, roomey apartment, with a couple of windows, a bathroom, kitchen, and a bedroom area.
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