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Ysabel Gutierrez
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Will we ever meet up again?

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The Real Folk Blues Dec 16, 2021 3:39:33 GMT

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Post by Ysabel Gutierrez on Dec 16, 2021 3:39:33 GMT

Ysabel was excited for open mic tonight and was getting it set up with her best friend Callie. It was no secret that the two were friends but Callie now was seen frequently more at the Demon Dog's bar then at the Arcade bar. But Ysabel was determined to make sure that open mic was a success at the bar and as she entered the bar she was greeted by Callie who smiled and hugged her. "Hey girlfriend!" said Callie with a smile to Ysabel who smiled back and hugged her. Ysabel took off her leather jacket to reveal her outfit for tonight and Callie let out some cat calls. "Damn girl Troy is one lucky son of a bitch!" said Callie to Ysabel who lightly blushed and rolled her eyes. "Alright so do we have everything set up for tonight?" asked Ysabel to Callie before she could answer Poe stepped off the stage with his cat Biggs.

"We just got done with soundcheck but everything seems good to go. I'll do the opening act then whoever wants to step in after can do whatever song they want." said Poe to the ladies who nodded. "Alright sounds awesome! Let's just have a fun night guys and remember Poe try not to outshine everyone." said Ysabel with a smirk to Poe who lightly chuckled. "All the greats usually outshine others but...I'll pull it back a bit." said Poe softly to Ysabel who chuckled at Poe's comment.

A few hours after the sun had gone down Ysabel had Poe do one last soundcheck and then they were ready. They opened the bar and everything seemed to be going normal. Callie and Ysabel were serving drinks to the residents of Bar Harbor, the bikers were also having drinks and Poe was just strumming on his guitar getting himself warmed up. When it was time he looked at Ysabel and she gave him a nod. He then turned on his mic tapping it a few times. Hearing the feedback from the mic he cleared his throat before speaking to the crowd.

"Hello everyone I want to welcome you to open mic tonight and remember...Let's just have fun." said Poe to the crowd who cheered. He nodded as he heard the crowd cheer and then he strummed his guitar before breaking into song.

As Poe started to play Callie and Ysabel were digging the music it was quite a sight to see. It was then Troy came by and Ysabel got from behind the bar and hugged her man. "Baby you made it just in time. How come you never told me Poe was this good?!" asked Ysabel to Troy who smirked. "I just wanted to see you surprised that's all." said Troy to Ysabel the two lovers kissed just as more people were coming in.

"Ysabel I need your help!" yelled Callie over the music and the lovers shared one last kiss before she left to go help Callie with serving the people.

Kinsley Patterson
The Mariners

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The Real Folk Blues Dec 24, 2021 20:14:50 GMT

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Post by Kinsley Patterson on Dec 24, 2021 20:14:50 GMT

Although it had been sunny today, it was still fall and as soon as the sun had gone down it could get quite cold outside. Unfortunately Kinsley and her friends still found themselves in the jeep driving home during that time and had caught quite a bit of cold air in the back. So much so that Kinsley and Gabby had decided to take a hot shower at the militia headquarters inside the school.

Having put her cold clothes in front of a nearby heater, Kinsley stepped into a free shower and turned it on, welcoming the hot water as it ran down her body. Her cold fingertips defrosted and started tinging, even hurting a bit. Gabby stepped in a shower opposite Kinsley's. There wasn't much in the way of privacy, but it was a small price to pay for the comfort of getting a hot shower.

"Ah geez, finally!" Gabby spoke. "For a moment there I thought we were going to freeze to death!"

"Oh quit your belly-aching!" Kinsley answered. "It wasn't that bad! What are you gonna do when it's finally winter?"

"Uhh... die?"

"You did good by the way. For your first time out?"

"Thanks. Though I gotta admit seeing those... things... again, I got really scared that time. Haven't seen one since it all began, I almost forgot what they looked like."

"Well, next time we'll stop and kill a couple! Get you used to it, you know?"

"Please. Fucking. DON'T!"

Kinsley chuckled, then started washing her hair. When she rinsed it however, she could swear she heard stumbling coming from behind the wall.

"Hey, you hear that?" Kinsley asked Gabby. "The fuck is that?"

"Probably just the plumbing!" Gabby reassured Kinsley. "Geez, you're awfully jumpy today, aren't ya? Relax!"

Kinsley could swear it almost almost sounded like someone was behind the walls, but then again Gabby was probably right. The showers got used daily by every inhabitant of Bar Harbor since the showers in people's homes weren't working. They were probably acting up because of it.

"Galytsin! Patterson! Time's up!"

Kinsley thought it to be unbelievable there was still someone keeping time on how long you could use the shower. She had been warmed back up thought, so she turned off the shower and shook her head back and forth. She then walked past the old matron who was in charge of keeping time.

"Congrats on having the easiest job in the whole town!" Gabby said to the matron, somewhat spiteful.

"Easy?" the matron answered. "You think it's easy? I'm the one who's gotta sit in this stink all day! And don't think that doesn't include you as well girlie-poo! You teenies smell the worst of all, what with your raging hormones and all! I could smell your stank ass as soon as you came in!"

Kinsley chuckled. There was something funny about an old matron being stuck doing shower duty, and hating every second of it.

"Excuse me!?" Gabby asked indignantly. Kinsley grabbed her friend's shoulder, best not to get in a fight with the matron. She'd eat Gabby alive.

"Yeah, and next time, try shaving your legs too huh?" the matron continued. "You look like my ex-husband down there! Now beat it Princess!"

Gabby's face turned red with anger. Kinsley however had to make an effort not to laugh out loud. She took Gabby by the hand and led her away from the matron before things escalated.

"Why I never! That crusty old hag! Why I oughta...!" Gabby said as soon as they got back to where their clothes were.

"You had that one coming!" Kinsley laughed. "Serves you right for picking on an old crone like that! Just take comfort in knowing she has to clean the showers later tonight!"

"Ugh..."

"Dry up and get dressed Princess! We've got a fun night to get to!"

"Oh fuck you Kinz!"

As soon as they dried themselves off and dressed themselves, Gabby and Kinsley went outside.

"Alright, I'ma head home and grab something to eat." Kinsley spoke. "See you at the arcade in an hour or so?"

"Cool, see ya there." Gabby replied.

Kinsley walked to her house and on the way passed West Street, the one Donna mentioned where she had stayed in a bed and breakfast. Kinsley looked down the street but couldn't see any house with a Roman statue. It was dark however which meant it could still be there somewhere. About ten minutes later Kinsley got home and after dinner, which mostly included her mother complaining about Kinsley being ordered to go out of town without them being informed, and her sister Allie complaining why she'd never get sent on tasks like that, Kinsley put on clean clothes, dolled herself up a bit and then walked over to the arcade.

About fifteen minutes later she arrived and went inside. She looked around but couldn't see Gabby or Maria yet. Behind the bar were Sophia's foster mother Ysabel and Callie. Ysabel was doing the old smoochie-smooch with their interim-boss Troy while Callie worked. Sitting at the bar were the rest of the bikers, and with them sitting on a barstool was Claudia and her 'unofficial giant boyfriend' Cutler.

Kinsley then saw someone waving at her. It was Josie 'Jozel', who was sitting with Shay Cobb, the quartermaster's granddaughter. Kinsley waved back and went over, but had to pass Claudia and the bikers on the way.

"Good evening Ma'am." Kinsley greeted Claudia as she passed her.

"Patterson." Claudia simply answered.

As soon as Kinsley was out of hearing range, Cutler stared at Claudia with a disapproving look on his face.

"Goddammit would it kill you to say more than one word to the poor kid?" Cutler spoke. "And her last name at that. Really?"

"What? I acknowledged her, didn't I?" Claudia answered. "What more do you want?"

"Oh I don't know, say good evening, maybe tell her to have a nice night?"

"Since when are you so keen on niceties? Going soft on me?"

Claudia shook her head and rolled her eyes, taking a drink from her beer. Cutler just looked at her disappointed. Meanwhile Kinsley had gotten to the table where Josie and Shay were sitting.

"Heya! Heard you went out without me again!" Josie said. "What gives bitch!?"

"You? Out there?" Kinsley asked, raising an eyebrow. "Really?"

"I totally could!" Josie spoke.

"Nah you really couldn't hon." Shay laughed. "First deadhead you see you'd scream so loud you'd attract a horde and doom us all!"

"Would not!"

Kinsley laughed and took off her coat. A bit later Gabby arrived with Kellen and both sat down with the rest of them.

"Oof, mom was not happy about our little road trip!" Gabby said. "I had to convince her not to come and give Troy a piece of her mind!"

"Mine wasn't happy either!" Kinsley answered. "But shit, if our moms reacted like that imagine what Maria's mom would've said? I really hope Mar's allowed to leave the house tonight!"

While Kinsley and Gabby talked, Shay tried futily to flag down Callie to order a few drinks.

"What the...? I swear she looked right at me and then went to another table regardless!" Shay spoke. "Is she purposely ignoring us?"

"Psh, fucking Callie!" Kinsley said. "Probably still pissed off Ziggy gave her an earful for not serving us alcohol while she was away!"

Then, Poe, one of the resident cool cats of Bar Harbor started playing this acoustic hipster-like song which really wasn't Kinsley's cup of tea, but she just waited for it to be over. A few people clapped, but others appeared to have the balls to straight out call out their displeasure.

"BOO!"

"GET OFF THE STAGE!"

"HIPSTER!"

"YOU SUCK!"

"THAT WAS SO BAD!"

Kinsley looked over to see who it was boo'ing Poe, and she wasn't surprised to see it was Adrian and a few of the other former rich boys. Kinsley had to admit, they kind of did what everyone was thinking. At a certain point however Adrian locked eyes with Kinsley. He smiled at her and gestured at her from the other table that the guitar-playing hipster just sucked. Kinsley couldn't help but smile at the faces Adrian made though. It didn't go unnoticed by Shay.

"You know, rich boy over there was at our table earlier asking when you were coming Kinz!" Shay said.

"He... was?" Kinsley asked surprised. "No way!"

"Yes way! Word is he's had an eye on you ever since you punched Melanie's lights out last summer!"

"Nuh-uh!"

"Yuh-huh!"

Kinsley looked back over to Adrian, then at the table in front of her. Well, he wasn't bad-looking. At all. And if he really was as nice as he pretended to be...

"Oh and that guy from Wisconsin, Petey, he's been asking about you as well!" Josie said. "Came asking me what your name was and how old you were."

"See, now I know you're bullshitting me!" Kinsley answered. "One guy I could believe, but two? Nah!"

"We shit you not Kinslayer!" Shay spoke. "You're quite the bombshell it seems!"

Kinsley shook her head and rolled her eyes but couldn't help but blush either. She knew she wasn't one of the 'ugly girls', but she liked herself just being plain and simple. Surely guys couldn't fall for that right?

"Anyway, should we go look for Maria?" Kinsley asked, trying to change the subject. "Knowing her mom she might be grounded. Maybe if we go over there, explain some shit..."

"I'm not leaving til I've had a drink!" Shay said. "And as God is my witness, I'll have it!"

Callie's demeanor towards the teens hadn't gone unnoticed by Claudia either. She'd keep an eye on 'her kids', even if she pretended not to care about them. Claudia had noticed Callie purposely ignored Norman Cobb's granddaughter as she tried to flag her down. So as soon as Callie came back to the bar, Claudia blocked her path.

"Couldn't help but notice you're ignoring the kids at that table over there." Claudia spoke. "There any reason why?"

"What? Did they call me over?" Callie answered nonchalantly. "Didn't notice. Really busy too."

"Oh shit, here we go..." Cutler said, banging his head on the bar.

Claudia licked her lips and blew air out of her nose. "Oh yeah?" she spoke. "From what I've seen the Cobb girl tried everything except light a fucking flare! So what gives?"

"I told you... I didn't see!" Callie answered. She took a few steps closer to Claudia, locking eyes with her.

"Fuck! No! No! No!" Cutler spoke. "Don't do that! Babe, cut her a break huh? She's Ysabel's best friend. Please? For me?"

Callie looked at Cutler as if he was implying she couldn't take Claudia, and although Callie had heard the stories, she hadn't seen Claudia in action just yet and figured people overreacted. Claudia was smaller than her as well. She also didn't care Claudia was one of Mallory's best friends. Claudia on the other hand figured it would be best not to smash Callie's head into the bar. And Cutler's pleading was kinda cute too.

"So here's the deal, you're gonna bring those kids a bottle of that new appleberry crumb moonshine and some glasses." Claudia said firmly. "And you're gonna tell them it's on me. And you're gonna serve them with the biggest smile you can possibly muster, and you're gonna be happy you get to serve them, got it?"

"And if I don't?" Callie asked, squinting her eyes.

Claudia put her face closer to Callie's. It took every fiber in her body not to punch this bimbo's lights out.

"If you don't, starting tomorrow you might find yourself cleaning fish guts off the jetty in the harbor." Claudia answered. "And after that you might just find yourself cleaning out the septics tanks. And that's just the morning. Because in the afternoon, I'll put you on a truck and have you help the Romans clear out a heavily dead-infested zone, but only after properly conscripting you into the militia of course. And if you somehow manage not to get yourself bitten and are able to return, in the evening after supper I'll have you clean the showers and rid the drains of hairs and whatever else is in there!"

"Psh, you can't do that!" Callie answered.

Claudia smirked. "Oh, can't I?" she asked Callie. "I've been friends with the boss since we were in diapers. And your boss, Ziggy? I'm her commanding officer. And that's assuming I'm gonna be nice about it. Because if I'm not, by the time I'm done with you, you're gonna beg me to do the kind of work that makes a normal human being puke. So yeah, try me."

"Ysabel, bottle of appleberry crumb and six glasses for those kids at that table right there!" Cutler said to Ysabel. "Count on the Ramirez girl coming as well! Oh wait and those two other boys as well. So eight! And probably a bowl for the dog as well!"

Cutler then looked at Callie. He had started to take pity on her.

"Serve the kids." Cutler said to Callie. "Because trust me, she's not gonna be nice about it!"

Callie paused a moment. Claudia's look made her angry but she also knew the Italian woman had a lot of sway in town and in the militia. And Cutler seemed to affirm the rumors about Claudia as well...

"Fuck! Fine!" Callie said reluctantly.

"Good!" Claudia spoke. "And remember, tell them it's on me and most importantly: SMILE!"

Claudia mustered an exaggerated fake smile. Callie reluctantly took the plate with the bottle and glasses and went over to the teens' table. They had almost giving up at ordering something.

"Here, from Claudia... ya brats!" Callie spoke. "Choke on it!"

Kinsley shook her head in disbelief. "From Claudia?" she asked. Callie telling them to choke on it hadn't even registered. Callie was in a hurry to put the bottle and glasses down, then walked back to the bar and entered the back room. Kinsley and the others looked at Claudia who... waved and smiled at them?

"Guys... Is she... smiling at us?" Kinsley spoke through her teeth as she carefully waved back. "And did she seriously just buy us a bottle?"

"Ah sweet Jesus! She must be drunker than a sailor!" Shay answered. "Just smile and wave guys!"

"You guys... I'm scared!" Gabby said.

"You think this is some sort of test?" Kellen asked. "It has to be a test right?"

Claudia nodded at the teens to go ahead. Kinsley carefully took the bottles and poured the glasses. Then, they raised their glasses to their teacher and drank. When Claudia turned back around it became obvious this wasn't some sort of test.

"You guys... did Claudia seriously do something nice for us?" Gabby asked. "I can't believe it!"

"Callie did not seem happy... at all!" Kinsley answered.

"Definitely not getting a tip!" Shay added. "Telling us to choke on it willya!? But in any case, here's to Claudia!"

"To Claudia!"

Back at the bar Claudia felt pretty pleased with herself. Callie could be bitchy all she wanted, she wasn't going to deny anyone who fought for this town a drink. And those kids had done more for Bar Harbor than Callie could ever hope to do. That and well, she had to admit to herself those little shits were her favorites.

"You see, I can be nice to them!" Claudia said to Cutler. "You don't know what you're talking about!"

"I'm impressed!" Cutler answered. "And Callie didn't end up bleeding on the floor! Well done! Although you did kinda threaten her but... meh."

Claudia then winked at her manfriend and drank her beer whole. This called for a celebration. She also knew what was coming for everyone but it wasn't her place to tell them. It was Mallory's.

"Ysabel, give these mugs another round on me!" Claudia said, pointing at the bikers. She thought it important for everyone to have a good time. Because soon, they'd go to war once more.

Last Edit: Dec 24, 2021 22:14:28 GMT by Mallory Faraday

Maria Ramirez
The Mariners

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The Real Folk Blues Dec 29, 2021 6:42:48 GMT

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Post by Maria Ramirez on Dec 29, 2021 6:42:48 GMT

Once back in Bar Harbor Maria stepped out of the truck along with her friends but before she could say anything she could see her mother standing nearby with her arms crossed and seeing that she meant business. "Oh boy..." said Maria softly as she just glanced at her mom before looking at the ground for a brief moment.

"Well shit...Guess I'm gunna get it tonight. I'll see you guys in ten years." said Maria defeated. She walked over to her mom who grabbed her by the arm. "What the fuck were thinking? Going out of town and not even telling me or your father. I swear when we get home you are-" said Camila to Maria but she was cutoff by Maria who moved her arm back and got loose of her mother's grip. The mother and daughter just stared at one another. "It was for the militia alright?! I am apart of something and I believe in it. I am not a kid anymore not after what I've been through. You have no idea how close I was to death out there when Ayako found me! I wanted to die but something in me wouldn't quit and the people back in the forest gave me a second chance. I will always be grateful to them for helping me become the person I am today." said Maria with tears in her eyes as she looked at her mother. Camila had tears running down her face and she hugged her little one tightly. "I am so sorry baby...I am sorry for what you went through. The world has changed and I should accept that. Let's just go home and wait a minute...What's on your neck?" asked Camila to Maria.

'So much for the heartfelt moment...' thought Maria and Camila quickly moved a few strands of hair out of the way to see the dog paw tattoo. "Oh Dios mío! (Oh my god)" said Camila in Spanish. She grabbed Maria's arm once again and brought her home. As soon as they were home her father was on the sofa reading a book and having a beer. He could hear that his wife wasn't happy so he let out a heavy sigh and stood up as she walked in with Maria. "Problem honey?" asked Marco in a calm tone to Camila who had a look that could kill right now. "Your little one here left town today with her friends on Mallory's-" said Camila before she was cutoff by Maria. "Troy's orders he is boss for the day." said Maria to her mother who just bite her lower lip. "Qué carajo?! (What the actual fuck?!)" said Camila in Spanish. "That's perfect Troy was giving the orders and also she has a tattoo on her neck!" said Camila as she showed Marco the tattoo. The former deputy let out a heavy sigh and a few moments of silence went by before he spoke. "I like it." said Marco to Maria and Camila. Both of them looked at Marco like he had lost his head. "Are you for real dad?" asked Maria to her father who nodded and Maria hugged her dad tightly. Camila couldn't believe what she was hearing. "Am I the only sane one in this fucking house?" asked Camila to herself she shook her head lightly and sat down on the sofa.

Maria let go of her father and they both stared at one another. "Just promise us the next time you go out let one of us know okay?" asked Marco to Maria who nodded. "Now let's have dinner and then you can go to the open mic." said Marco to Maria. After a pleasant dinner Maria left to go to where the open mic was at. Along the way she ran into William, Monk and Julio and they walked in the bar. She soon found her friends and gave Josie a hug from behind before hugging her other friends. "Well holy shit Maria! I heard you were on lockdown basically." said Shay to Maria who smirked. "I was headed there but my pops bailed me out. He just made me promise to tell them when I go out but if I don't then I will be on lockdown." said Maria to her friends. Soon enough Maria, William and Julio were drinking. "Think Ziggy and Sara are gunna stop by?" asked Julio to Maria who shrugged. "I don't think so I mean Sara pretty much wants to stay clear of Troy after getting her heart broken. But who knows she's always been a fan of live music." said Maria to Juilo.

The bikers were having a good time and Troy was enjoying his beer as he was watching a card game between Max, Paco and Roger. Max showed Troy his cards and smirked. The other two bikers looked at Troy wondering if he was gunna give him a clue but he just shrugged. "Good luck gents." said Troy to his friends as he got up and walked over to Claudia and Cutler. "Hey you two lovebirds how's it going?" asked Troy. Cutler just looked at Troy and smirked. "Nothing to much just enjoying the music. Say Troy when are you-" said Cutler before he stopped himself as Ayako walked in and quickly made her way to Claudia. "A word please." asked Ayako to Claudia. She wanted to tell her about the strange situation in Coalport. Soon enough Bridget walked in with Nathan. He originally was suppose to go back after dropping off the dogs but she convinced him to stay for a drink or two.

Ysabel was serving drinks when one of the people from Wisconsin seemed to have a bit to much. Ysabel caught on this and grabbed the pitcher of beer off the table. "Sorry guys cut off." said Ysabel to the table. "Well then at least let me have a piece of this pie." said the drunk man as he grabbed Ysabel's ass. As soon as Troy saw this he slammed his beer down and grabbed the man pulling his arm back while he was face first into the table. "Now, now all we wanted tonight was a bit of fun but then you had to go and screw that up for yourself. Now apologize to the lady." said Troy in a calm but serious tone to the young man. All eyes were on Troy and what he would do next.

"Jesus man your gunna break my arm!" said the young man. "Apologize." said Troy as he made his grip tighter. "Alright, Alright I'm sorry miss please forgive me." said the young man. Troy looked at Ysabel and she nodded as she was satisfied with the man's apology. Troy let go of the young man's arm and he looked to him and his friends. "How about you all get the fuck out now." said Troy calmly. They stood up and left as Gunderson walked them out. Troy then turned to the table that was booing full of teens. "Boo again and Cutler here will use you for his hatchet throwing practice." said Troy to the rich kids. He then left back to his spot drinking his beer while the music resumed playing.

Last Edit: Dec 29, 2021 6:43:27 GMT by Maria Ramirez

Kinsley Patterson
The Mariners

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The Real Folk Blues Jan 8, 2022 14:52:28 GMT

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Post by Kinsley Patterson on Jan 8, 2022 14:52:28 GMT

When Ayako came over to her and asked to have a word Claudia finished her beer and jumped off her bar stool. If Ayako wanted to have a word Claudia knew it was important. Claudia was just about to suggest they'd go to the staircase that led to Ziggy's living quarters above when apparently one of the Wisconsin guys had offended Ysabel and now found himself in a grip by Troy.

"Well that was quick." Claudia spoke. "I expected shit like that to happen at least until after the third act. Let's go."

Claudia led Ayako to the staircase in the back which led to Ziggy's apartment above. Here they could talk because the wall somewhat muffled the sounds coming from the arcade. "What's up?" Claudia asked, waiting to see what her friend had to say.

In the meantime Kinsley was genuinely surprised to see Maria appear. She had meant it when she said she wanted to go to Maria's house and explain to her mother what had happened that day, and why they had to go to Coalport. But it appeared Marco had bailed Maria out.

"Damn, there's a lot of crazy shit going on today!" Kinsley said, happy to see Maria. "You'll never guess who just bought us this bottle!"

Kinsley then turned around for a moment and saw Adrian getting berated by Troy, and found it to be ironic that a guy who was supposed to stand for doing whatever the fuck you wanted was telling someone they couldn't do something. Kinsley figured Mallory must've rubbed off harder on Troy than she thought. Adrian and his friends didn't seem too phased by the threat though, as they started to shout at the next act; the local geeks dressed in fantasy battle clothes.

"NERD ALERT!"
"BACK TO MIDDLE EARTH YA FRODOS!"

This time Kinsley didn't share the sentiment, not because 'frodos' wasn't a thing but because she actually liked some of the geeks and thought it brave of them to have the guts to stand up there and perform. Adrian picked up on Kinsley's displeasure and got his friends to shut up, which Kinsley greatly appreciated.

"Hi, I... uh... am Bert, and uh... this is Waverly, Keaton, Will and Algernon." Bert introduced his group. "And we're gonna sing a couple of uh... folk metal covers."

"YEAH ROCK IT POINDEXTERS!"

Kinsley was genuinely curious how the geeks would pull that off. As it were, they weren't bad at all and seemed to have rehearsed their set. Kinsley enjoyed it so much she actually felt she should look more into folk metal, and at a certain point started to sing along even.

The geeks played their hearts out and Kinsley couldn't hold it anymore, she grabbed both Gabby and Maria's hands and led them in front of the stage. They were going to dance and rock out with her whether or not they wanted to. Josie and Shay followed soon after and it was obvious the geeks appreciated them getting up in front and dancing, even if they were the only ones. The last song Kinsley actually knew and the refrain was so catching yet so simple that anyone could sing it along with her.

"We are here to drink your beer and steal your rum at a point of a gun!"
"Your alcohol to us will fall cause we are here to drink your beer!"

After the set was done Kinsley high-fived all the geeks. "Thank you!" Bert said to Kinsley and her friends for dancing in front of them. Kinsley then went back to their table, still enjoying what had just happened.

"Holy-fucking-shit that was awesome!" Kinsley said.

"Won't lie, that was fun!" Shay added. "Now, shots!"

Shay poured everyone a shot and Kinsley waited for everyone to have their glass full so they could all drink together. Once they did, Kinsley raised her glass.

"TO BEING YOUNG AND ROCKING OUT IN THE GODDAMN APOCALYPSE!" Kinsley shouted, then swallowed her shot whole. It definitely hit the spot after all that dancing and she was starting to build up a sweat. She didn't know what was next but it would definitely be a tough act to follow.

Maria Ramirez
The Mariners

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The Real Folk Blues Jan 8, 2022 23:09:06 GMT

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Post by Maria Ramirez on Jan 8, 2022 23:09:06 GMT

Claudia had finished her beer and now Ayako was following her to the staircase in the back where they could have their privacy. Once back there Claudia asked what was up and she leaned against the wall the thought of her beating that soldier still was playing in her mind. "The ride to Coalport was hell those teens and their shitty taste in music." said Ayako with a chuckle to start the conversation off lightly but she knew Claudia could care less about that. "When we arrived at Coalport me and Bridget met with Jack, it seemed as if he was having a conversation with one of his men when we entered we asked him about the meeting and he said sent his man away to go grab someone. He said he would need four vehicles from us in order for his help. Those were his terms. I mentioned that I saw a few dogs in cages and suggested he give those to us in good faith. I hear things at my shop when people are getting tattooed and I figured this would benefit us but it came at a cost..." said Ayako to Claudia.

The Japanese woman took off her hat and placed it next to her as she ran her fingers through her hair. "Apparently one of their trucks broke due to it being over the weight limit and so Jack handed me a club and told me to punish his soldier. I hit him over and over again. I honestly thought I was gunna kill him but Jack stopped it and in return he gave us the dogs and this." said Ayako as she pulled out the bottle of whiskey from her bag. She open the bottle taking a long swig off of it before handing it to Claudia. The alcohol burned her throat but she didn't mind. "That man...He is hiding something. He seems more dangerous than Frank to be honest. I mean Frank is a scumbag sure but this man...He seems like a different kind of animal. Maybe he gets drunk off power who knows..." said Ayako as she told Claudia her thoughts on Jack. "Also Bridget's friend boytoy whatever he is to her is here. He brought the dogs and they are having a drink right now." said Ayako to Claudia as she didn't want to leave that detail out.

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Maria watched as the geeks went up next and as she heard Adrian's friends boo them she was gunna say something but she stopped herself as she noticed the looks between Adrian and Kinsley. Were they soon gunna be a thing? It seemed that Adrian was able to quiet down his friends and Maria took a shot as she was trying to play catch up at this point. When she heard that Claudia of all people bought them the bottle she couldn't believe it. "No fucking way!" said Maria. "Seriously Mar it was totally unexpected!" said Jozel to Maria.

When the band started to play she was surprised as was everyone else. When Kinsley grabbed her hand and brought her to the front she was rocking out with her girls even Josie and Shay joined in. She turned around quickly as she felt a hand on her back and it was known other than mister Rockstar himself Johnny. "punk rock, dude!" said Johnny to Maria. She could smell the beer off him but she didn't mind and she hugged him.

After the set was done Maria hugged all the members of the band and soon joined her friends as they made a toast and raised their shots. Maria downed her shot and she was feeling great. "This is the best night of my life!" said Maria to the group. Josie might have had a bit to much as she started to stumble but Maria and Shay caught her. "Whoa pinky! settle down alright! Don't need you crashing her." said Maria. "I'll crash for you." said Josie in a drunken slur. Maria and Shay both looked at each other confused but just laughed. "Does alcohol make you gay?" asked Maria jokingly to Josie who just smirked and placed her finger on Maria's lips. "Only gay for you." said Josie to Maria. Both Maria and Shay were laughing their asses off and Maria pulled Josie closer as she rested her head on Maria's shoulder. "Poor girl." said Maria to her friends. "Hey Ysabel we need water!" yelled Maria to Ysabel who came by with a pitcher of water. "Take it easy girls." said Ysabel to the group casually. Open mic still was rocking and rolling and everyone was having a blast.

Sara walked in with Ziggy, Blake and Aubrey. She looked around and could see it was a full house. Aubrey spotted Ted and Luke in the corner having a drink. "I'll catch you guys later!" said Aubrey as she went over to Ted and Luke. Sara made her way to the bar and as she did Ysabel was behind the counter. "Hi! What can I get you?" said Ysabel to Sara. The young Mexican was angry as hell as she stared at Ysabel. This woman here was acting as if their wasn't a problem between them. "Tequila straight." said Sara in a serious tone to Ysabel who poured her the drink and handed it to her. Sara took a few swigs coughing in the process as she wasn't used to hard liquor. Still though she wasn't gunna give Ysabel the satisfaction of watching her struggle to drink it. "You want OJ with it?" offered Ysabel to Sara who just stared at her with hate. It was then Poe got on the mic and spoke up. "Let's give a hand for our two lovely bartenders tonight Callie and Ysabel!" said Poe to the crowd. The crowd cheered and the two ladies joined Poe on stage. "I bet she can't hit a note to save her life." said Sara to Ziggy.

Ysabel, Callie and Poe were on stage and Callie decided to have a little speech before the song. "Well I gotta say Ysabel in these last few months you have become my best friend and I am so grateful that your sexy ass walked into the arcade months ago." said Callie to Ysabel who lightly chuckled and smiled. "Glad I showed up when I did because trust me when you find a place of civilization the first thing you ask is where is the bar?" joked Ysabel to the crowd who laughed. Callie looked at Poe giving him a nod to start playing and so he started off the song.

As the song started the crowd was taken back by the ladies. Ysabel, Poe and Callie practiced this song in the early morning and throughout the afternoon trying to get it to perfection. Sara tightened her grip on her drink. "This bitch can sing!?" said Sara in disbelief. Sara downed her drink shaking her head as she watched the performance in disgust.

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The Real Folk Blues Jan 9, 2022 17:24:00 GMT

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Post by Claudia Rigotti on Jan 9, 2022 17:24:00 GMT

Claudia listened when Ayako spoke of what happened in Coalport. Ayako had arranged for dogs to be brought but had paid a steep price for them. Jack also asked for four vehicles which was doable but Ayako apparently had seen a different side of Jack as well. Claudia couldn't judge Ayako for beating up the soldier although her showing lack of self-control was worrisome, because she was always in control of her emotions. Claudia remembered the first time they met Jack and the Coalporters, Mallory had sensed right then something was off but both Claudia and Troy had convinced Mallory she was being too paranoid. And the soldiers, both from Bar Harbor and Coalport, who were guarding the dam had always treated eachother amicably. And the Coalport soldiers who'd visit Bar Harbor seemed sociable enough. Was it all a facade though? Claudia looked over the corner to Bridget's lover, he seemed to genuinely care for the small blonde sergeant but it might be an act though. There was no telling what Bridget would say during 'pillowtalk'.

"It's good you came to me." Claudia answered Ayako. "Still, we need to be delicate about this. We can't lose the dam. With everything that's happened today we can't afford a war on two fronts. We'll go and talk to Mal about it first thing tomorrow morning."

Claudia looked past the corner again at Patterson, Galytsin and 'Ramirez Jr.' and their friends. They were living it up like there was no tomorrow. Well-earned Claudia figured, although she wouldn't tell them that.

"I take it from their carefree behavior they don't know what you did?" Claudia asked. "Good, keep it that way for now. Aldridge was with you right? We need to make sure she doesn't tell anyone either. We can't have people know we might be allied with thugs, especially not now."

Ziggy then appeared at the stairs, she didn't expect Claudia and Ayako to be on the staircase to her apartment above the arcade.

"Oh, sorry Ma'am." Ziggy spoke. "I'll take the back entrance."

"No it's fine Krüger." Claudia answered. "It's your house; pass."

As strict as Claudia was with her subordinates, she wasn't going to deny Ziggy passage in her own home.

"Thank you Ma'am." Ziggy said as she passed by. "Ayako."

Ziggy nodded at Ayako then went up the stairs and disappeared in her apartment. Claudia made sure Ziggy was really gone before speaking again.

"Mal's made a decision." Claudia continued. "In a few days we'll start conscripting people. Mandatory militia duty for everyone between ages fourteen and thirty-five. Plan is to train the new conscripts to guard the town, and give everyone who was with us in the forest advanced training to go up against the cultists who attacked us today."

Claudia sighed. She knew that the conscription would come with protests. They put it in town's charter with everyone's approval but they never believed some people wouldn't protest again it.

"Yeah, I know. That's practically everyone inside here." Claudia continued. "And kids like Patterson and Ramirez over there... we'll be putting their lives on the line again. Possibly against an even more dangerous enemy this time."

Claudia spoke with a heavy heart. She knew Patterson and Ramirez would be on the front lines due to their experience, as would many others present here.

"That's why you can't let anyone know about Coalport today." Claudia spoke. "They may be thugs but we need their help. For these kids' sake. We'll go see Mal about it in the morning. For now, let them enjoy their last nights of freedom. You too Aya."

Claudia gestured at Ayako to follow her back to the party. By now Callie had taken the stage and it made Claudia sick to her stomach how sweet she was pretending to be after purposely ignoring the kids before.

"Oh God... I knew I should've punched her goddamn lights out!" Claudia spoke. She couldn't help but grin a bit too though. Soon, Callie would be conscripted as well. And then her ass was Claudia's.

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The Real Folk Blues Jan 9, 2022 18:02:33 GMT

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Post by Sieglinde 'Ziggy' Krüger on Jan 9, 2022 18:02:33 GMT

There was something oddly comforting about your home being a hub of life, filled to the brim with people on a daily basis. Ziggy preferred it that way. After Ayita died she dreaded having to be alone. She was always a social butterfly, and loved to be with others. Today had been difficult, but at least there was comfort to be found here tonight. She had a feeling in the back of her head as well there wouldn't be anything like this open mic night for a while.

When they entered the arcade, Aubrey immediately split off to go sit with her friends from Wisconsin. Sara went straight for the bar and ordered a drink from her 'nemesis', and the hard stuff at that. Ziggy followed Sara. She knew she couldn't let Sara get wasted though; it could jeopardize the task they'd have the following morning.

"Hey, easy on that stuff okay?" Ziggy asked. "Remember, we have to be on a boat all day tomorrow!"

Ziggy looked around the arcade. Brody and Thomas weren't here yet. She still had her uniform on, she'd need it again in the morning and she'd catch hell if someone would spill something sticky and alcoholic on it.

"Hey, I'm gonna change real quick upstairs." Ziggy said to Sara and Blake. "Be right back!"

She moved closer to Blake until she was with her head on his shoulder. She put her mouth to his ear.

"Keep an eye on her and don't let her get liquored up!" Ziggy whispered to Blake. "Or she'll be puking all day tomorrow!"

Blake nodded, Ziggy then walked over to the staircase that led to her apartment above, but it was blocked by Claudia and Ayako.

"Oh, sorry Ma'am." Ziggy spoke. "I'll take the back entrance."
"No it's fine Krüger." Claudia answered. "It's your house; pass."

"Thank you Ma'am. Ayako."

Ziggy nodded at Ayako as she passed them and went upstairs and into her apartment. Ziggy sat into a chair and took off her weapons and the combat boots that were part of her uniform, then took off her pants and finally her black hoody and BDU shirt. She sniffed at the T-shirt she was wearing and decided it was probably a good idea to take that one off too. She tossed her uniform aside then and went into the bathroom to wash up a bit. On the bathroom rack was a bottle of red hair dye which she had traded. Ziggy had figured with her platinum blonde hair she'd be an easier target, and the red dye matched the seasonal colors of the fall. She had hoped to dye her hair today but the cultist attack had seriously taken up her schedule. She did however combed out her hair though, to see what damage the arrow that had penetrated her braid today had done. Luckily the damage to her hair was minimal, and she let them down for the time being.

After she felt refreshed enough Ziggy went into her bedroom and put on her normal attire; a band shirt, one of Pennywise today, and some old jeans. She then took the All-Stars Ayita had gifted her, which had previously belonged to Cam and put them on. She'd wear those things to her grave if she had to. Ziggy then put on a Volcom beanie and strapped her belt with her Glock 17 handgun back on her hip before leaving the apartment and going downstairs again.

Since it was her bar, Ziggy figured she'd help out behind the bar. That way she could keep an eye on Sara too. She could see her sister was none too happy with Ysabel being there, or Troy for that matter. She wished she could refuse both of them in her establishment, but Ziggy knew despite everything Ysabel was not at fault and couldn't be blamed for anything. In reality, no matter how much Ziggy had loved Ayita, she had no idea how she would've reacted if by some miracle Dieter had appeared in front of her. So Ziggy had an understanding for the situation, even if it hurt Sara. And then there was Troy being best friends with Mallory too of course.

"Are you doing okay?" Ziggy asked Sara, deeply concerned. "We'll get Laura back you know. And we'll make them regret they took her."

Ziggy figured maybe if Sara would spill her guts she might not feel the need to drink so much. Ziggy hated doing nothing as well but she knew there wasn't anything they could do until the following morning. And that would go more difficult if Sara would spend most of that time with her head off the railing emptying her stomach into the Atlantic.

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The Real Folk Blues Jan 9, 2022 18:50:07 GMT

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Post by Kinsley Patterson on Jan 9, 2022 18:50:07 GMT

After downing her shot it became apparent to Kinsley Jozel couldn't handle her liquor. It seemed it even made her more loving, as she said she was gay for Maria. Kinsley laughed, it was a funny sight. Still, Kinsley had a feeling Jozel's advances on Maria would go unanswered, since her friend seemed to be more into Johnny. Oh yes, Kinsley had seen their little exchange on the dance floor, and also the broad smile the punkrocker brought to Maria's face. Maria called for water for Jozel and Kinsley had a feeling the night wouldn't pass before ol' Pinkie had barfed her dinner out. Well, as long as she wouldn't be the one holding her hair when she did...

When Callie took the stage with Ysabel Kinsley couldn't help but cringe though. "Great, now she's gonna try to ruin our night by singing!" Kinsley spoke, probably a bit louder than she should. Secretly she hoped Callie had heard though. Callie speeched about being glad she met Ysabel. Kinsley thought Callie to be a hypocrite, she wasn't a nice person at all. At least that's how Kinsley experienced the woman.

"So she made a friend, big whoop!" Kinsley spoke to her friends. "Christ, what a load of crap!"

"Skank!" Shay coughed. "Hypocrite!"

When they started singing 'Ex's and Oh's' Kinsley was immediately reminded of the game Tic Tac Toe. So the next time they sang Ex's and Oh's Kinsley couldn't help herself and loudly yelled:

"TIC TAC TOE!"

Gabby and Shay laughed. So the next time they sang the refrain and ex's and oh's they joined in:

"TIC TAC TOE!"

Pretty soon their entire table, as well as Adrian's table and Johnny's table did the same:

"TIC TAC TOE!"

It was silly and stupid, but Kinsley knew it would probably bother the hell out of Callie, and that's what she wanted. Kinsley hadn't expected everyone to continuously chant 'TIC TAC TOE' after they finished singing though.

"Whoops!" Kinsley said to herself. She had a feeling Troy would be right beside her giving her shit any second now. It was totally worth it though.

"Oh boy..." Cutler said while sitting at the bar. "I think Kinsley might be in for it now..."

"Told ya so." Claudia answered. "That girl can easily get people to move. Gets that from her cousin..."

"I think Mal's the reason Ysabel's not devouring her with hair and all right now!"

"She might just find out she's out of her league with those teens!"

"You're willing to let that happen?"

"Why not? I always hated that song anyway!"

Cutler rolled his eyes. Claudia finished her drink, then gestured at Ziggy to pour her another one. Ziggy had caught the conversation between Claudia and Cutler, so after she poured her commanding officer another drink she went over to Sara.

"Looks like your sister and her friends got even for you!" Ziggy said while laughing. "So you can cheer up now!"

Ziggy grinned with her teeth bare at Sara and hoped her sister would stop being gloomy. And also that there wouldn't be any trouble. Callie had called that upon herself after all with not serving the teens before.

At Kinsley's table, everyone just waited what would happen next. Kinsley made a fist. Whether it was the alcohol or just missing fighting in The Pit, secretly she hoped Callie would start something and she could get her blood running.

Last Edit: Jan 9, 2022 18:56:17 GMT by Kinsley Patterson

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The Real Folk Blues Jan 10, 2022 7:54:02 GMT

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Post by Troy Morrow on Jan 10, 2022 7:54:02 GMT

Troy was keeping company with Cutler while Claudia and Ayako had their talk. "What's that about?" asked Troy to Cutler who shrugged. "No idea brother, if she wants me to know she'll tell me." said Cutler to Troy who nodded and took a swig from his Heineken. He turned towards the table where all the other bikers were sitting and then he remembered something. "Wait Max, Paco weren't you guys suppose to go with Thomas and Brody to meet the Hell-Rider?" asked Troy to his two fellow bikers. Max played his hand before answering Troy. "We let the prospects go with them, figured it would be good to let them go out." said Max. Troy shook his head and let out a heavy sigh. "You don't think it would have been better to you know send a friendly face in?" asked Troy to Max who shrugged. "Frank knows Thomas and Brody." said Max to Troy who once again let out another sigh. "Not the fucking point." said Troy annoyed. It was then the ladies returned from their talk and Troy looked at Claudia. "Glad to have you back. Big man here was just saying how much he missed you." said Troy with a smirk to Cutler who rolled his eyes. "Fuck off boss." said Cutler with a smirk.

Ayako now knew that she was going to be in the militia due to Mal putting in a mandatory duty but she figured she would be going through the advance training with the forest group. She sipped on her water and decided not to press on about it.

Troy watched his fiancé's performance with Callie and Poe. It was beautiful and he always knew she had a hell of a voice. But of course someone always had to be a troublemaker and it was none other than Kinsley. He then turned to Cutler and Claudia after they were done talking. "God I hate being the boss." said Troy to them. Once the girls were done singing Troy began to walk over to the table but Ysabel quickly stopped him. "Hey, hey it's cool they are just being teens." said Ysabel to Troy. Troy just nodded and seemed to cool down yet Callie wasn't gunna stand for it and she grabbed the pitcher of water splashing the water on the girls. "Oh fuck guys!" yelled Troy and as soon as he said that the bikers got into gear trying to stand in between Callie and the teens. "Are you fucking kidding me?! I will bash you!" yelled Maria to Callie. Josie tried to rush at Callie but was grabbed by Max and for a tiny girl she was giving Max a struggle. "Te mataré perra! (I'll kill you bitch!)" yelled Josie to Callie.

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Ziggy had wanted Sara to go easy on the drinking but everything in Sara was screaming punch this woman. When Ziggy left to go get changed Sara just looked at the woman with disgust and Blake cleared his throat before speaking. "So...Why do you hate her?" asked Blake to Sara. "I was in love with someone and she showed up only to have him run back to her." said Sara giving Blake just one side of it. Sara poured herself another drink and Blake placed his hand on top of it to stop her. "Hey easy there alright? You heard Ziggy, you guys are gunna be on a boat tomorrow." said Blake to Sara who just shook her head and pushed his hand away. "Let me do my thing." said Sara to Blake. Sara took a sip from her drink and then Ziggy came down asking if she was okay and brought up Laura.

"I'm fine it's just...I'm not upset about Laura it's you know that bitch." said Sara as she nudged her head towards Ysabel. "Like I get it her and Troy were a thing in the past but I never thought in a million years she would show up. Like...How am I suppose to deal with this? I mean I hate to say this but..." said Sara ass she looked to the floor for a moment and then looked back at Ziggy. "I wish she was dead. I know it's selfish and wrong to think that but I wish it." said Sara to Ziggy as she was being open and honest with her. "I mean I just never got my closure you know? We went off to...Wisconsin and when we come back...It's just all shit." said Sara as she looked at Ysabel singing on stage. A moment of silence went by before Sara took Ziggy's hand. "I want you to know that I love you no matter what." said Sara to Ziggy as she smiled at her sister. It was then she turned as she saw people yelling 'Tic Tac Toe' and making fun of the performance. She smiled as she heard Ziggy saying that her sister and her friends got even for her and that she should cheer up. "To be honest...That did cheer me up." said Sara with a smile to Ziggy.

But soon all good things had to come to an end as she saw a pitcher of water being thrown on the girls by the bartender Callie and as she saw her little sister join in well she had to stick up for her and her friends. But seeing Ysabel there made Sara only see red, Ysabel was trying to break up the fight and be the peacemaker but when she was pushed she turned around to face Sara surprised by the action. "You bitch! How fucking dare you come here and ruin my chance at happiness! You know what it's like to come back home only to find out that your man left you?" asked Sara as she was screaming in anger. The arcade was silent you could hear a pin drop. She then looked at Troy. "You...I loved you and you couldn't even tell me to my face. Well Troy you get to live your happy little life with her so it's all good for you! Well what about me!? What about me?!" asked Sara to Troy in anger.

"What about you?" asked Troy to Sara. A moment of silence went by but a few gasps could be heard in the crowd. "Let me tell you something-" said Troy before he was was cutoff by Ysabel. "Troy-" said Ysabel but she was cutoff by Troy who turned to her. "No she needs to hear this!" said Troy to Ysabel he then turned to Sara and began to walk up to her. "Let me tell you something and I know this might be hard for you to understand but...We were never gunna last. Look we are two very different people here alright? I was a criminal before all this and you were possibly gunna be a Harvard student. What we had was fun and that was it. I'm sure Ziggy here could tell you the same thing." said Troy as he pointed to Ziggy. "Hell I'm sure everyone here could tell you that!" yelled Troy at Sara as he kicked a chair. Some people jumped as they saw him do that. "What do you want me to say that I'm sorry I broke your heart? Well you know what Sara I'm fucking sorry now grow the fuck up!" screamed Troy in Sara's face. Sara stood there for a moment shaking her head before bawling her fist and she punched Troy square in the face.

The biker stumbled back and Sara cocked her arm back for another hit but was blindsided by Ysabel who threw a punch in her direction knocking Sara's glasses off. "Let's go bitch!" said Ysabel to Sara. Ysabel charged at Sara but while that was going on Maria took this opportunity to rush Callie and throw a drink in her face. Seeing this Johnny smirked and his table threw their drinks at Aiden's table.

"LET'S GO MOTHERFUCKERS!" yelled Johnny as he and his friends charged Aiden's table. It was full on chaos at the arcade and people were drunk. The bikers had their hands full trying to take control of the chaos and Ayako was keeping her guard up when she saw a drunk man likely from the Wisconsin group going to rush Claudia and with one swift kick she save Claudia from her would-be attacker from behind.

Last Edit: Jan 10, 2022 7:55:38 GMT by Troy Morrow

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The Real Folk Blues Jan 10, 2022 14:54:20 GMT

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Post by Kinsley Patterson on Jan 10, 2022 14:54:20 GMT

Kinsley flinched a bit when Callie threw water at them. She herself however sat in an angle the water didn't reach. Josie caught some, but the bulk of it however went on Gabby who yelped at the cold water hitting her in the face and chest. After Maria yelled she'd bash Callie, Kinsley instinctively grabbed her friend's arm to keep her from doing so. As Josie immediately jumped up and let out a Spanish battlecry to attack Callie, Kinsley could see Gabby's face changing from unpleasantly surprised to angry, and her otherwise pale face turn to blood red. Kinsley was sure Gabby just popped a vein on her forehead as well.

"Ty chertova shlyukha!" (You fucking whore!) Gabby shouted in Russian. "Ya vyb'yu iz tebya der'mo!" (I'm gonna beat the shit out of you!)

Gabby always claimed she hardly spoke any Russian and that her parents raised her in English from the day she was born, so her cursing Callie in perfect Russian surprised Kinsley greatly. Kinsley had barely raised an eyebrow in confusion though before her best friend jumped up from her stool, and like a Siberian tiger jumped towards Callie with the fire of of the Kozaks in her eyes. Gabby moved as fast as the Red Army in Germany in 1945, so unlike Josie none of the bikers was able to catch her and Gabby tackled Callie straight to the ground and started beating down on her.

"Suka!" (Bitch!) Gabby cried out as she clawed down on Callie's face. "Po'shyol 'na hui piz`da!" (Fuck you cunt!)

Kinsley's jaw dropped. Never ever had she seen Gabby do such a thing. Her hand was still on Maria's arm, and even though she knew she should probably pull Gabby off Callie, she was too fascinated with what was transpiring in front of her.

"KINSLEY!" Shay yelled. "FOR FUCK'S SAKE GRAB HER BEFORE SHE KILLS HER!"

"Oh uhh... right!" Kinsley said, having been brought out of her fascinated trans.

Kinsley let go off Maria's arm and jumped out of her stool and leaped forward to Gabby, putting her arms under her friend's armpits, trying to put her hands on Gabby's neck in an attempt to immobilize her. Gabby however was mad with rage, like the bear that frightened her Rus ancestors, and Kinsley didn't expect such strength from her friend. After a few attempts at pulling her friend off Callie, Kinsley knew she needed help. She looked over her shoulder and saw Kellen still sitting on his chair, a frightened and baffled expression on his face, as if he was frozen.

"KELSO!" Kinsley called. "DON'T JUST SIT THERE HELP ME!"

Shay smacked Kellen in the back of the head. "Snap out of it dumbass!"

Being 'awakened' by Shay's smack to his head, Kellen got up and went to help Kinsley. He put his arms around Kinsley's waste and with his help they were able to pull Gabby off Callie. Kinsley fell back and to the side, still clutching to Gabby, and immediately turned around and got on top of Gabby.

"It's over!" Kinsley yelled at Gabby. "You got her! You got her!"

Kinsley kept sitting on Gabby's lap until she calmed down. Meanwhile some of the bikers helped Callie up, who tried to retaliate but was stopped. Kinsley kept looking at Gabby until she saw the madness that had overtaken her friend subsided from her eyes.

"I'm good! Get off me!" Gabby said. "Off!"

Kinsley got off and helped Gabby stand up with the help of Kellen. She made sure she was well out of reaching distance of Callie before she looked Gabby over. Callie had able to get a punch and a few scratches in as well, nothing too serious though.

"What... the fuck... was that!?" Kinsley asked.

"I... I don't know!" Gabby answered. "I just... needed to... I don't know!"

"I tell you what that was!" Shay spoke. "THAT WAS AWESOME!!!"

Kinsley looked over Gabby and went over Gabby's face to make sure nothing felt broken. Gabby was so filled with adrenaline she didn't feel the pain. One of the scratches had tore skin and was bleeding, but nothing serious. Nothing a little disinfectant couldn't solve, and since the disinfectant was made in the back of the arcade, Kinsley figured Ziggy probably had some laying around.

"I got her!" Kinsley said to Troy. "Just... ugh! Get someone to look Callie over, I don't know!"

Kinsley took Gabby by the hand but as they were about half-way to Ziggy something else started to unfold and they stopped to see what it was. Things were escalating now between Sara, Ysabel and Troy and the first reaction Kinsley had was look at Maria. No way she'd get to her friend in time if she decided to jump in and defend her sister's honor.

"Uh-oh." Kinsley simply uttered as she waited for the situation to get out of hand.

Last Edit: Jan 10, 2022 14:57:36 GMT by Kinsley Patterson

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The Real Folk Blues Jan 10, 2022 16:23:42 GMT

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Post by Sieglinde 'Ziggy' Krüger on Jan 10, 2022 16:23:42 GMT

Ziggy had known from the day she met Sara that her sister was a romantic soul who believed in romance. Sure, Ziggy believed in true love, but Sara was into the mushy stuff, which had always eluded Ziggy. Which was probably the reason she was still hung up on Troy, and still heartbroken over what happened. Her naievity was cute really, and Ziggy understood the part about being away from your lover. She didn't kid herself; although she had told Dieter he could date other girls before she left for America, she had always secretly hoped he would not.

"I love you too." Ziggy answered Sara. "I'll always will, no matter what you do or what happens!"

Ziggy kissed Sara on the cheek. Those teenagers making a mockery had indeed cheered Sara up, but as expected there were consequences. Troy was going to deal with it but when Ysabel said they were just teenagers Claudia chuckled and grinned.

"Yeah just teenagers!" Claudia snickered. "Sure! Go get'em tiger!"

There was a reason why Claudia organized fights back in the forest, in The Pit, and this was exactly the reason why. It was part of the reason why they hardly had any arguments between people in the forest, and how she maintained discipline. Organized fair fights helped people get rid of their frustrations, and settled matter amicably. And Claudia had a bit of a hidden agenda to get a new Pit going again after Mallory forbade her from continuing it after the battle. So she was just going to let this play out to prove her point. Cutler caught up on it when Claudia turned around to see it play out.

"You know, sometimes you're just pure evil." Cutler said to Claudia.

"Admit it, that's why you fell for me." Claudia answered him, giving a wink.

And play out it did. After Callie threw water on the teens the pink-haired weakling who had greatly annoyed Claudia the first time she saw her apparently had a set of lady-balls on her and was willing to beat up Callie. Claudia was disappointed to see Max stop her though. Ramirez Jr. wanted to bash Callie, but Claudia grunted annoyed when she saw Patterson stop her. She hadn't counted on Galytsin being the one who straight up jumped Callie, but then again Russians were known for their hot-headedness.

"Ah, see? You can't go against what's in your DNA!" Claudia spoke when she saw Gabby go at it with Callie. "Too bad she's fighting like a girl though!"

When Kinsley and Kellen got Gabby off Callie, Sara was getting involved but Ziggy was too late to stop her.

"No Sar, wait, wait!" Ziggy said. "Scheisse!"

Ziggy had a feeling this wouldn't end well and she was right. Sara got into a discussion with Troy, and at a certain point Troy even involved Ziggy by saying she knew what he was talking about. Was he implying she was a criminal too? Ziggy didn't understand and just stood there with a confused look on her face. In Germany she was a skatepunk who dated a streetracer and she still got into an American university so what the hell was Troy talking about? Sara had her answer ready though; a punch straight to his face.

"Oh fuck!" Ziggy spoke after the punch connected to Troy's face. But then Ysabel punched Sara, knocking her glasses off and that was the trigger for Ziggy to ignite in a fury, her eyes lighting up with flames and flying over the bar giving honor to her nickname 'Valkyrie', right into battle and to Sara's rescue.

Ziggy charged at Ysabel and tackled her, launching both of them into a table and flying over it until they hit the ground. Ziggy had scraped her elbows and knees, but immediately got up on one knee and got ready to teach Ysabel a lesson, but she was grabbed from behind by one of the bikers and thrown backwards, sending her flying once more and landing into a few chairs which thankfully broke her fall. Enraged, she got back up but was grabbed from behind by Blake, who held her firmly.

"Was!? Lass mich loss!" (What!? Let me go!) Ziggy shouted. "Let me go!"

"No!" Blake yelled back. "Calm the fuck down willya!?"

Blake pulled Ziggy back towards the bar until she was behind it. Ziggy couldn't get loose because Blake was stronger than her, but it was for the best. Being in his grip she was able to calm down while everyone in the arcade was still fighting. Claudia however hadn't moved an inch and had just poured herself another drink right before someone charged her, but was stopped in his tracks by Ayako.

"Appreciate it!" Claudia said to Ayako. "Here, have a drink with me!"

Claudia poured Ayako a shot of moonshine, meanwhile Cutler looked at the fight going on in the bar and decided he couldn't stand by idly any longer.

"Pure evil I tell ya!" Cutler said. Claudia just blew him a kissy-face. He then got involved and tried to bring back order. Claudia just raised her glass to Ayako. A man flew by them over the bar and fell behind it.

"A toast!" Claudia said. "To the reinstatement of The Pit, which our fearless leader will gladly approve of after tonight!"

Claudia winked at Ayako, then downed her shot. She smiled; goddamn she loved being right!

Mikayla Forrester
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The Real Folk Blues Jan 11, 2022 9:28:58 GMT

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Post by Mikayla Forrester on Jan 11, 2022 9:28:58 GMT

Having sent Spiff on his merry way into the great unknown that was post-apocalyptic America, Mikayla figured she could use a drink. She had ordered Thomas and Brody to go with her after they got back from Old Orchard Beach because they had Ziggy's Abamo, and she needed a sturdy vehicle just in case anyone saw them moving Spiff out of town and got any ideas. Luckily it went off without a hitch, and they were now on their way to the arcade bar.

Unfortunately, it appeared things had gotten way out of hand at the bar and a fight had broken out. "Fuuuuuck..." Mikayla grunted after the message came on the radio. "So much for getting a drink."

Mikayla wiped her face with her hand and picked up the radio.

"Send the MP's!" Mikayla spoke. "Have them clear out the place and lock up everyone who gives them trouble for the night. I'm too tired to deal with this shit!"

"Uhh... okay, sending the MP's!" the person on the radio responded.

Thomas and Brody looked at eachother. They hoped Sara and Ziggy were smart enough not to get involved and that the arcade wouldn't get completely smashed up. Mikayla couldn't care less at the moment, she dealt with logistics, not with people being stupid.

"Drive to the mess hall." Mikayla ordered. "I promised you boys a drink, and by God you'll get it!"

"Yes ma'am." Brody answered. Mikayla laid back in the back seat as she let herself be driven to the mess hall, which was formerly her parents' restaurant.

Kinsley Patterson
The Mariners

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The Real Folk Blues Jan 11, 2022 10:31:40 GMT

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Post by Kinsley Patterson on Jan 11, 2022 10:31:40 GMT

Full-blown chaos. That's what Kinsley's little 'tic tac toe' gimmick had caused. Ziggy and Sara had gone wild, Johnny and his friends were fighting with Adrian and the rest of the rich kids, and everyone else seemed to be partaking in a free-for-all. The geeks were huddled up in a corner while Waverly, the girl in the band, swung an electric guitar around to keep her friends from harm. The only ones who appeared not to be partaking were Claudia and Ayako who were... toasting a drink?

"FUUUUUUCK!" Kinsley shouted from behind the bar, still holding hands with Gabby. "It's pandemonium!"

As soon as Claudia toasted a drink with Ayako, a man was tossed over the bar and Kinsley pulled Gabby out of the way quickly, but in doing so she bumped her butt into the arcade's music installation, and of all the songs in the world, an Irish fighting song started playing and became the cherry on top of the disaster she had caused.

Kinsley frantically tried to shut the music off, but she was so panicked and the installation in the DJ booth was so complicated that an otherwise simple action became super complicated. By now the handsome blonde guy from Wisconsin had caught Ziggy and kept her in a firm grip, bringing her behind the bar as well, but Kinsley could see he was trying to calm her down.

Then all of a sudden Johnny appeared at the bar, having been swung there by this other guy who had one of his arms in a lock. Johnny had a bit of blood from his mouth, but otherwise seemed perfectly fine despite his predicament.

"Hey Kinsley!" Johnny greeted her casually, as if he wasn't in the current state he was in.

"Oh... uhh... hi Johnny?" Kinsley answered.

"You mind giving me a hand here?"

"Oh... ehm... sure."

Kinsley grabbed the first object she could see which was... whipped cream in a can? She aimed it at Johnny's attacker's face and sprayed him, blinding him with it but at the same time making the man's face super-delicious. It caused him to let go of Johnny.

"Much obliged!" Johnny spoke, then turned around and punched the guy. He then disappeared into the chaos of the fight again. In the meantime, Gabby was busy keeping people from coming behind the bar with a... broom?

"Back! Back!" Gabby shouted. "Staff only! Back!"

From the corner of her eye, Kinsley saw something flying at her. Luckily she had the reflex to duck in time, and the object ended up smashing into a few bottles in the back.

"Is that a fake leg!?" Kinsley saw after she what the object really was. "What the fuck!?"

Then, Kinsley saw the headlights of several cars outside and militia soldiers getting out. She knew it was probably the MP's coming to maintain order.

"YOOOO MP'S!!!" Kinsley shouted, trying to overtop the ruckus of the fighting and the music.

"FIVE-OH!" Johnny shouted from somewhere in the middle. "SCATTER! BAIL!"

"IT'S THE FUZZ!"

"OH SHIT EVERYONE RUN!"

The MP's entered batons in hand and Kinsley knew she and her friends had to get out of there. She just hoped her mother wasn't among the MP's, but unfortunately to no avail. Her mom was one of the first to enter. But she had an advantage, she was behind the bar and thus closest to the other exit in the back. Now she just had attempt to collect all of her friends.

Kinsley saw Maria near Sara and used her fingers to whistle so she could get Maria's attention.

"MARIA! OVER HERE!" Kinsley shouted. Unfortunately she could see Jozel getting grabbed and once more lifted off the ground, this time by an MP.

"LET ME GO CABRON!" Jozel shouted. "I'LL KILL YOU!"

Jozel bit the MP in the hand, which caused him to let go, and then she and Shay came running to the bar as well. "Well, that's assault on a police officer!" Shay spoke. "Let's get outta here! Maria, hobble your ass over here right quick!"

"Wait, where's Kellen!?" Gabby asked. "And Julio!? And William!?"

"Their sacrifice will be remembered!" Shay responded. "Now let's bail!"

Kinsley couldn't wait for Maria to get over to her, as she was caught in the stream of people who were making their escape through the back door as well. She kept a firm grasp on Gabby though, and started going with the flow until they were in the alley in the back.

"Wait!" Kinsley shouted, pulling Gabby back. "We gotta wait for Maria!"

Kinsley then waited with Gabby and Shay, hoping Maria would follow soon after them. If Maria got caught, she'd feel compelled to turn herself in as well, although she sincerely hoped it wouldn't come to that.

Last Edit: Jan 11, 2022 10:46:27 GMT by Mallory Faraday

Maria Ramirez
The Mariners

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The Real Folk Blues Jan 12, 2022 8:44:06 GMT

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Post by Maria Ramirez on Jan 12, 2022 8:44:06 GMT

It was pure chaos at the arcade bar Maria turned her attention towards Sara and was trying to calm her down yet she wasn't backing down. "Yo sis you gotta chill!" yelled Sara. She turned to see if Claudia or Ayako was gunna help but it seemed like they were toasting. 'Figures those two badass warriors would toast in the middle of all this.' thought Maria. Soon Maria was engulfed in the crowd as an Irish song began to play. Maria lost her grip on Sara and in the process lost her in the sea of people. Maria could hear her friends yelling for her and she was trying to make her way to them but as she did she noticed Julio and William trying to help the geeks out. One of them a much older man had William pinned against the wall and Juilo was busy with keeping other people back. Maria grabbed a beer and poured it on the man's head. "What the fuck you little-" said the man before he was cutoff by Maria who smashed the bottle against his head. The man fell and William smiled at her. although she could see that Will had a busted lip, nothing to be to concerned about. "Thanks Mar let's get going!" said William to Maria.

Maria, Juilo and William made sure the geeks got out through the other exit and it was chaos trying to get out through there. Maria fell and was starting to get trampled on but Johnny and Ray came to her rescue lifting her off the ground. "Come on gorgeous!" said Johnny over the loud music. Once in the back alley Johnny and Ray helped Maria to Kinsley and the others. "Glad to see you guys are okay. Couldn't leave the geeks there in the chaos, wouldn't be fair and besides I earned my good deed for the day." said Maria with a chuckle to Kinsley. "So where are we off to now?" asked Maria to the group. But as she said that a van could be see pulling in and the side door opens to reveal Kyle, Luke and Naomi.

"Sup homies?! Need a lift?" asked Kyle with a smirk. Ray grinned from ear to ear "Kyle you are the man!" yelled Ray as he jumped in and Johnny looked back at the others.

"Come on everyone let's go!" said Johnny to the group. He ran and jumped into the van and Maria let out a frustrated sigh. She looked towards the back door of the bar and could hear the MPs getting closer. "Fuck it!" said Maria and grabbed Jozel's hand as she rushed towards the van. The girls hoped in and waited for the rest of their friends to see who would hop in.

Inside the bar Ayako poured herself another shot after toasting with Claudia. She downed the shot like a champ and smiled as the MPs did their jobs. It seemed liked Sara was still trying to go for Ysabel though and that's when Ayako let out a sigh. "I got this." said Ayako to Claudia. She passed Troy who was holding back Ysabel and Ayako stood between Troy and Sara. The fiery Mexican was ready to throw down and she had a busted lip and a bloody nose. "Move Ayako." said Sara in a calm but serious tone. Ayako just shook her head and Sara just cracked her knuckles. "Alright I beat Laura, I can beat you." said Sara to Ayako. It took everything for the Japanese woman not to laugh but as Sara charged at Ayako the warrior quickly put Sara in her place.

In one punch Sara was out and it was rather quick. But Ayako caught Sara before she could completely hit the floor the last thing she wanted was for the poor girl to have a worse headache. Ayako looked to Troy and Ysabel and it seemed as if Ysabel wanted to try to go after Sara even after the girl was knocked out. Ayako grabbed Ysabel by the hair tightly pulling it back and the woman grunted and let out small sounds of pain. "Hey Aya what the fuck-" said Troy to Ayako but he was cutoff as Ayako put her index finger up signaling him to stop talking. "Now Ysabel I want to understand something and I want you to listen closely. In the forest we used to have this little arena called The Pit and in there whoever had problems with whoever they would settle it. So you and Sara are gunna settle it once and for all when we get this up and running. Do you understand?" asked Ayako to Ysabel who nodded. "Y-Yeah, yeah I hear ya." said Ysabel to Ayako who then let go of Ysabel's hair and walked back to Claudia. "That should settle it right?" asked Ayako to Claudia.

Last Edit: Jan 12, 2022 9:11:54 GMT by Maria Ramirez

Claudia Rigotti
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The Real Folk Blues Jan 14, 2022 18:02:00 GMT

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Post by Claudia Rigotti on Jan 14, 2022 18:02:00 GMT

Seeing Ayako go over to Claudia and putting herself in between Sara and Ysabel, Claudia quickly turned around and looked at Ziggy. "You stay right the fuck there Krüger!" she yelled at the German girl, knowing Ziggy had a tendency of going apeshit if someone touched her friends, like she had demonstrated only a few moments prior.

Whatever fueled Sara's rage though had caused her to completely lose her mind. She yelled being able to take on Ayako which caused Claudia to raise an eyebrow. "Don't be stupid Ramirez!" Claudia yelled, but alas to no avail as the young Mexican charged at Ayako.

"Don't hit her in the...!!!" Claudia tried yelling at Ayako, but then cringed when Ayako's hit connected to Sara's head. "... face. Shit."

"SARA!" Ziggy yelled frantically, then pulled herself loose from Blake's grip. Claudia grabbed Ziggy before she would get hurt as well.

"ENOUGH! IT'S OVER!" Claudia yelled to Ziggy. "Sara attacked, Ayako defended herself. Fucking leave it!"

Claudia looked Ziggy in the eyes and kept holding her until the rage subsided from the German girl's eyes. Once she was contented she let go of Ziggy, who in turn immediately rushed to her unconscious sister and took her in her arms.

"Sara! Can you hear me!?" Ziggy spoke. "Fuck!"

After Ayako told Ysabel to have it out with Sara in the Pit, Claudia nodded in agreement when she asked if things were settled. She then turned to Ziggy who held Sara in her arms.

"She'll be fine Krüger!" Claudia spoke. "Apart from the epic headache she'll have in the morning. But so help me if she's not on that goddamn boat tomorrow morning I'll have both your asses! Now get!"

Ziggy looked up to Claudia and her face said it all; she was not pleased and it took everything she had not to tell Claudia to go fuck herself. But in the end it all came down to one thing; Sara had been in the wrong started shit with Troy so Ziggy figured they were getting off lightly.

"Here, let me." Blake said as he took Sara in his arms, and carried her.

"Let's put her in Laura's bed upstairs." Ziggy said, then went off to show Blake the way.

"Wait, that's fucking it!?" Callie suddenly asked. "Slap on the wrist and go sleep it off!? What about that teenie bopper bitch who clawed my face off!?"

Claudia sighed. "What about her?" she asked.

"What about her!? Tell me you're gonna fucking find those little shits and knock their lights out like you did Sara!"

Claudia rolled her eyes. She definitely should've knocked Blondie out herself. She still could though, but should she? It wouldn't behoove an officer of Bar Harbor to just punch out a civilian though.

"You threw water on her." Claudia answered. "I'd argue that's the same as attacking her. And what the fuck did you think she was going to do, sit there and take it?"

"The same as attacking her!?" Callie asked. "Bitch clawed my face open!"

"Yes, a sixteen year old girl got the better of you! I'd say cut your losses and be happy it was one of the teens who doesn't know how to fight yet! If Maria or Kinsley had gotten their hands on you you'd be looking for your teeth right now! So leave it and go home!"

Claudia shook her head, then turned around back to Ayako but when she heard Callie's voice again, she let her head fall back and sighed.

"You know what, I am so sick and tired of those brats getting special treatment!" Callie spoke. "They act like they're still in the forest, doing whatever the fuck they want, getting privileges everywhere and you and the others keep looking the other way! I'm so sick of it!"

Claudia closed her eyes for a second and then looked at Ayako for a second before turning around and getting in Callie's face.

"You listen here you cunt." Claudia started. "We had to teach those kids to be soldiers out of necessity. Teach them all the shit kids their age shouldn't know, like how to kill someone with their bare hands. They fought, bled and some of them even died to free you and everyone else. And there's a good chance soon enough they'll be fighting for this town again. That careless youth you and I had is something that'll be forever out of their reach! Privileges? I think letting them have a drink is the FUCKING LEAST WE CAN DO FOR THEM!"

Claudia's face turned red and a vein on her forehead started pulsing. Picking up on this, Cutler put his hand on Claudia's shoulder and turned her around before she'd put Callie in the hospital.

"Go home Callie!" Cutler said. Then, nodded at Troy to take Callie and Ysabel someplace else. He took Claudia to the bar and poured her a drink.

"So proud of you!" Cutler spoke. "You didn't kill her!"

"Yeah yeah, I'm a real philantropist!" Claudia said, chugging down her drink. "You and the boys just make sure she doesn't start anything else with those kids huh? I trust that bitch as far as I can throw her!"

One of the MP's, Kinsley's mother and Mallory's aunt Willa, then came over to Claudia.

"Quite the party." Willa said. "I don't suppose you know whether or not one of my kids was involved huh?"

"Kids?" Claudia answered. "You're gonna have to be more specific. You have... three of them I think no?"

"Don't play coy with me Claudia Rigotti! Did they have anything to do with this yes or no?"

"Not that I know of! Perfect little angels!"

"Oh right? That's why Kinsley and her friends took off like a bat out of hell through the back door right?"

"Well if you already know why are you asking me!?"

Willa rolled her eyes, then took off. Claudia couldn't help but grin.

"Shit, think Kinsley's gonna get grounded?" Cutler asked.

"Won't be for long if she is." Claudia answered.

"What?"

"I'll tell ya later."

"Okay then?"

Claudia pointed at her glass for Cutler to pour her another one. It wouldn't matter if Kinsley or any of the other kids got grounded. Soon they'd all be conscripted in the militia anyway, and being grounded would seem like a walk in the park compared to what they were looking at.

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