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Post by Cyrus on Apr 25, 2007 13:06:34 GMT -5
"Going right to the finish line like that with a girl who stays far away from that particular race in life,"
He raised his eyebrows at her comment. Relationship shy? "If you say so..."
"You're welcome to join us for a walk. I mean, unless you have other things to do."
"Let me check my schedule..." He pretended to take out a notebook and check it. "Let me see...ten in the morning, sit on the beach and wait for rescue until I die of boredom...and that's about it. I'm free."
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Apr 25, 2007 13:34:44 GMT -5
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I laughed. "Sounds like we have the same schedule. Wait right here and we'll be right back." I looked at little Sarah and held out my hand. "Ready, sweetie?"
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Post by Gwen Havers on Apr 25, 2007 14:29:50 GMT -5
"And thanks, I'll take that under consideration next time she invites herself into my shelter" he called out after Mason. "Is he alright?" he asked, turning back to Gwen.
"You mean apart from the frequent moments of being a slightly pretentious wanker?" she remarked with a sly smile. "Yeah, he's fine. Mason's a film producer, and I think he's having a bit of a hard time not being the one to call the shots. Plus Ana seems to have made a...lasting impression on him last night.
"Sounds as if she did the same to you," she said in a questioning tone, unsure of the link between Mason, Ana and now James.
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Post by supremeoutcast on Apr 25, 2007 18:14:58 GMT -5
"You mean apart from the frequent moments of being a slightly pretentious wanker?" she remarked with a sly smile. "Yeah, he's fine. Mason's a film producer, and I think he's having a bit of a hard time not being the one to call the shots. Plus Ana seems to have made a...lasting impression on him last night.
"That would explain a lot" James replied with a smile. "He didn't react too well to my sense of humour last night, but I think we're ok now".
"Sounds as if she did the same to you"
"Yeah, that's one way of putting it". James recognised the curious inflection she had added to her voice; he had adopted it himself on numerous occasions while interviewing people. "She barged into my shelter last night and couldn't quite seem to understand why I was surprised by it. She's a character that's for sure". James tried to be careful of what he said; he didn't dislike Ana by any means but still wasn't entirely sure what to make of her.
"I understand that you're not exactly on her top 10 buddies list" he remarked, smiling understandingly.
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Post by vincent on Apr 25, 2007 18:21:13 GMT -5
Vincent looked from the nice smelling lady to the strange man; he did not understand a word of their conversation and was now aware that he was no longer the focus of their attention. He sat down and waited patiently, hoping that the canine goddess would soon provide food with which he could make his second breakfast.
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Post by Gwen Havers on Apr 25, 2007 19:43:03 GMT -5
"She barged into my shelter last night and couldn't quite seem to understand why I was surprised by it. She's a character that's for sure".
She laughed slightly as he recounted the previous night's events. He seemed to have survived unscathed which meant he was either smart, charming, or just managed to catch Ana in a non-combative mood. And it most likely wasn't the latter.
"I understand that you're not exactly on her top 10 buddies list"
"Yeah, you could say that," she nodded. "There was a...situation, earlier. She didn't agree with the way that I chose to deal with it, I maintain that I was merely trying to do the right thing, and we've been at odds ever since. Granted, I probably could have gone a different route than using childish pranks in reprisal, but...I dunno. I suppose my sense of diplomacy was damaged in the crash."
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Post by JINX on Apr 26, 2007 1:57:57 GMT -5
LITTLE SARAH HEIDI I raised an eyebrow at him then started laughing as I shook my head. "You're crazy, you know that?" I said still laughing a little. "Going right to the finish line like that with a girl who stays far away from that particular race in life," I teased back. My laughing died down as I realized I not only killed the harmless flirting but also revealed something about myself I didn't make a habit of voicing to people I'd just met. I looked away and to little Sarah. The morning seemed to be moving along quickly and she needed to take her medicine. "Sarah, sweetie, can you help me gather some things so we can go get washed up at the shore and maybe take a walk after?" I looked to Cyrus again. "You're welcome to join us for a walk. I mean, unless you have other things to do." Sarah didn't want to go near the water, she rather bathe in the rain water she captured near her castle, Little sarah never wanted to go near the ocean again.... standing up she walked over to Heidi and waited, nervous that Heidi might take her back to the Ocean. HEIDI I laughed. "Sounds like we have the same schedule. Wait right here and we'll be right back." I looked at little Sarah and held out my hand. "Ready, sweetie?" Sarah nodded, thou she was not ready. she sighed and took Heidi's Hand holding Mr. Floppers close.
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Post by alcatraz on Apr 26, 2007 11:23:07 GMT -5
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*Ruby enters Are of Survivors camp from Jack's shelter*
Ruby felt uneasy as she walked in, she felt as if Jack wasn't the nicey nice guy everyone thought he was and as for Ana-Lucia well she didn't need to tell anyone that she was an sarcastic cow, because everyone already knew, Ruby needed someone to talk to she looked for Shannon, but she was probably busy so she joined the others.
"Yeah, you could say that," she nodded. "There was a...situation, earlier. She didn't agree with the way that I chose to deal with it, I maintain that I was merely trying to do the right thing, and we've been at odds ever since. Granted, I probably could have gone a different route than using childish pranks in reprisal, but...I dunno. I suppose my sense of diplomacy was damaged in the crash."
Ruby walked up overhearing the conversation
"I guess we're talking about the 'lovely' Ana-Lucia, went into introduce myself to Jack, you know offer to help out round here, gave me a right dirty look she did, I felt this small!" Ruby said hold her fingers to the tiniest size she could.
She noticed that James Woodhouse, a fellow Brit was there, she had met him earlier and offered him her drinking water, whioch he kindly declined.
"Oh hey James" she beamed
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Post by Gwen Havers on Apr 26, 2007 12:13:19 GMT -5
"I guess we're talking about the 'lovely' Ana-Lucia, went into introduce myself to Jack, you know offer to help out round here, gave me a right dirty look she did, I felt this small!"
Gwen turned to face the brunette who'd just walked up to them. Yes, they were talking about Ana-Lucia; it was no good denying that right in front of James. But she didn't like discussing her own personal vendettas with strangers, and she'd intentionally kept the details vague when answering James.
"Well, Ana and Jack have been under a great deal of stress," she said noncomittally. "But I'm sure they appreciate the offer of assistance."
"Oh hey James"
She tilted her head to give James a curious smirk of My, my, someone's been getting around. She'd never even met the man until today and already he seemed to be on a first-name basis with half the camp.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Apr 26, 2007 13:04:05 GMT -5
***Little Sarah and Heidi exit to Little Sarah's shelter***
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Post by supremeoutcast on Apr 26, 2007 13:33:22 GMT -5
"Yeah, you could say that," she nodded. "There was a...situation, earlier. She didn't agree with the way that I chose to deal with it, I maintain that I was merely trying to do the right thing, and we've been at odds ever since. Granted, I probably could have gone a different route than using childish pranks in reprisal, but...I dunno. I suppose my sense of diplomacy was damaged in the crash."
"Well, between you and me, I'm pretty sure Ana's sense of humour was damaged much more than your sense of diplomacy when the plane crashed" he smirked. He recognised that Gwen didn't want to elaborate on this misunderstanding and decided against enquiring further.
"Oh hey James"
"Hey Ruby" James smiled. "Good to see you". He looked back to Gwen and responded to her expression with a "well, you know..." kind of look.
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Post by alcatraz on Apr 26, 2007 15:32:35 GMT -5
Ruby smiled, she felt a bit more comfortable, Gwen seemed nice and James was a gentleman, but there was still a bit of awkwardness, but it's nothing a few general discussions wouldn't clear up
"I'm fine thanks, well just trying to adapt to this place, but I'm getting use to it, meeting new people, feel pretty bad about shouting at Rose the other day but I haven't seen her so she should be OK, should she? Ruby looked round confused, feeling guilty "I think I'll check on her later"
Ruby took a deep breath
"I think they're going to bury the Marshal soon, he's starting to stink out the camp and well Jack can't live with that for long!" Ruby stated "So anything happening today?" she asked realising how weird it was to ask that question when you've survived a plane crash and been stranded on an island.
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Post by Gwen Havers on Apr 26, 2007 17:00:47 GMT -5
"I think they're going to bury the Marshal soon, he's starting to stink out the camp and well Jack can't live with that for long!"
Gwen shot the girl a questioning glance. The dying man in Jack's tent was a Marshal? A law enforcement officer on board that the crew hadn't been informed about. Which would go a long way toward explaining the handcuffs and the gun. But if he wasn't the plane's designated Air Marshal, why would he have been armed aboard the plane? Unless he was transporting a prisoner. Was that prisoner still alive and among them?
Confirmation that the Marshal was dead didn't surprise Gwen. His fate was sealed when rescue failed to arrive and adequately treat his injuries. And then there was the single gunshot the night before. But to hear the girl talk of it so callously and business-like, it bothered her.
"So anything happening today?"
"Um, not really, no," she said, reluctant to meet the girl's gaze so she leant down to pet the dog who continued to sit there patiently. "More of the same, I expect. Bella had some fruit if you were looking for food," she nodded back to the group, noticing that Heidi and little Sarah had left.
"I'm not sure about the water situation. And if Ana is in Jack's tent, as you say, I suppose I'll stay far away from there." She gave James a small smile, grateful that he hadn't pushed her for further details on the existing enmity between the two women.
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Post by supremeoutcast on Apr 26, 2007 19:06:48 GMT -5
"I'm fine thanks, well just trying to adapt to this place, but I'm getting use to it, meeting new people"
James smiled to himself. He wasn't sure if it was nervousness or just Ruby's nature, but her description of the surreal situation they had all found themselves thrown into reminded him irresistably of his first day at college. It was, for all intensive purposes, a massive understatement.
"I think they're going to bury the Marshal soon, he's starting to stink out the camp and well Jack can't live with that for long!" Ruby stated "So anything happening today?"
"A Marshal, you say?" James asked, catching Gwen's eye. "Curiouser and curiouser...As for what we'll be doing, well, I think Gwen pretty much hit it on the head. Waiting for rescue, bickering, avoiding Barney the Dinosaur" he added nodding toward the forest. "Hey Gwen, did you say there's food over at the camp?".
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Post by Gwen Havers on Apr 26, 2007 19:21:48 GMT -5
"Hey Gwen, did you say there's food over at the camp?".
"Yes, absolutely," she nodded, relieved to go along with James' diversionary tactic. After all, Ruby's mind seemed to shift effortlessly from one subject to the next; changing over to the topic of breakfast was like the conversational equivalent of dangling a shiny object, she hoped. Because Gwen didn't exactly feel up to discussing burial plans for Jack's lost patient. After all, the memorial service at the fuselage was still fresh in their minds.
She did a quick intake of breath and summoned a cheerful expression. "All the mango and papaya you can eat," she assured her. "And I'd be glad to introduce you around if you like."
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Post by vincent on Apr 26, 2007 19:28:11 GMT -5
Vincent panted happily; his ploy for attention seemed to be working. He wasn't sure who this new lady was, but she seemed to talk quicker than the canine messiah and the strange man. She smelled nervous, but this was not his primary concern; the tantalising aroma of food seemed to be coming from further down the beach.
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Post by alcatraz on Apr 27, 2007 11:51:05 GMT -5
RUBY
"A Marshal, you say?" James asked, catching Gwen's eye. "Curiouser and curiouser...As for what we'll be doing, well, I think Gwen pretty much hit it on the head. Waiting for rescue, bickering, avoiding Barney the Dinosaur" he added nodding toward the forest. "Hey Gwen, did you say there's food over at the camp?".
Ruby gave a laugh at James' answer, she noticed Gwen seemed to be a bit hostile, and didn't know why, maybe the novelty of friendly cabin crew trolley dolly had worn off on the island.
"You know guys, I might go, I'm not exactly feeling the vibes if you know what I mean, I think maybe I let Ana-Lucia get to me, or Rose, or maybe both she said nervously, I might go....somewhere, but if anyone needs medical help, tell them I'm off duty" Ruby looked nervous and timid she stumbled off
"Bye James, see you around" brushed past giving him a sweet smile "Nice meeting you Gwen" she gave an awkward handshake, pulling away quickly like she did with Jack
*Ruby leaves for her shelter*
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Post by Gwen Havers on Apr 27, 2007 12:20:11 GMT -5
"Yeah, you too. Bye," Gwen said as she watched her walk away, then turned back to James regretfully. "Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude, I just...I wasn't aware there was a Marshal on board. It was a bit...surprising," she stammered.
She looked down into the dog's big brown eyes as he continued to sit there and pant. "I'm still in your good graces, aren't I? As long as I keep feeding you," she asked the dog. "Same goes for you as well, I hope," she then remarked to James with a weak smile.
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Post by Bella on Apr 27, 2007 14:17:03 GMT -5
Bella smiled awkwardly as she watched Cyrus and Heidi joke together, "Yeah thanks Heidi, i slept really well..." Looking at the little girl she tried to smile encouragingly and hide the fear of perhaps being asked to wach the little girl, she didn't think Heidi was the type to dump a child on her but she didn't want to take chances. "I think i'll just go and get a few things to start building my own shelter. Keep the food, i'm not hungry. I'll talk to you later." She turned her attention to Cyrus, remembering her manners, "It was nice meeting you,"
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Post by Ethan Rom on Apr 27, 2007 15:27:12 GMT -5
As soon as Bella left, Ethan lowered his voice and snapped at Cyrus, "Marriage, hm?"
"Shut up, please."
"Keep your voice down. You even made a list yet?" snarled Ethan, pretending to busy himself by fiddling with the buttons on his shirt.
"Oh yes. And you should really think about saying your heartfelt goodbyes to your flight attendant."
Ethan looked up with a glare of violent anger. "What?"
"I think she's kinda distracting for ya, E. I'm just trying to make sure you never see her for a very long time, mmmkay?" grinned Cyrus. He patted Ethan's arm. "When Heidi comes back, tell her I went for a leak, I'll be along in a sec. Later."
Cyrus grinned even wider, and turned to-wards the jungle, heading out of sight. Ethan's fist clenched tightly in frustrated rage.
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