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Post by Luca Burke on Aug 30, 2016 16:03:43 GMT
Of all the places Luca usually visited when staying in Dagos City, the Red Light district was not one of them. Ever. Brothels and strip clubs were simply not to his tastes, even when in comparison to the general filth of the Slums. Even when it may have been faster or more convenient to pass through, he tended toward going around, for want of the fortitude to do otherwise. Unfortunately, the day had seen to it that he didn’t have many better options. The need for certain fresh supplies had taken him out into the heart of Dagos for the better half of the afternoon, away from the slums and into the more “respectable” part of the city. Normally, this wasn’t much of an issue. He knew the way, and where he could find better prices on what he needed. Getting back should have been just as quick and easy. However, some incident he hadn’t stuck around long enough to learn about— the sight of Hunters had ensured that— had blocked off his usual route going back to the clinic, leaving the young Magi in a bit of a bind. Avoiding the Red Light district now meant going much too far out of his way for the trip to be worth it, and he really did need to return as soon as he could, but… standing on the closest thing the district had to a border, Luca couldn’t quite bring himself to move forward. Irrational as they were, his nerves wouldn’t let him. Eventually, though, the need to keep moving won out. So, ducking his head and hunching his shoulders, he forced himself to take a step forward. Then another, and another, until he had set a quick, if uncertain, pace down the street. It’ll be fine, he told himself, over and over again in the hopes that eventually the mantra might convince him. It didn’t, but Luca continued walking anyway, avoiding gazes and physical contact as much as he could in the gradually growing crowd. It’ll be fine… it’ll be fine…Even with his best efforts at blocking out his surroundings in play, though, someone did eventually catch Luca’s eye— not out of interest, but concern. Blond, lean, and covered in piercings, the stranger didn’t appear to be much older than he was, and likely wouldn’t have drawn his attention if not for the way he moved. Something was off about it, like he was injured, bringing the dark-haired Magi to slow to a stop while he considered what to do. If there was something wrong, then he should help, but… No. No buts. If help was needed, he would provide it. Swallowing his nerves, Luca edged over to the blond and reached out to try and stop him, only to stop and quickly withdraw his hand before it even made it halfway. “H-hey, um…” he tried instead, struggling not to fidget where he stood. “Are you… are you alright?”(ooc: Hope this is okay. I’m not usually great at starters. >>  Sterling Quinn |
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Post by Sterling Quinn on Aug 30, 2016 18:08:16 GMT
Well, you're a hot mess I'M FALLING FOR YOU This wasn't really Sterling's idea of a good time and while it started out great it Now ended poorly. Only a short time ago the stag has been working his usual spot in the joint. The day was going well and he was making some pretty good cash. As well as getting plenty of attention. The fire magi has loved very minute of it until it was time to leave. He has exited the back as normal and feeling pretty good about his earnings he has headed out to go home. This was probably his big mistake. Being the usual asshole meant he had a rather large target on his back pretty often. It was only reinforced by his occupation and being a fire type. I'm short, Sterling didn't get a long with a lot of people and before he knew it his walk home was cut rather short. Sterling often took pride in his abilities and so being cornered in an alley wasn't a big deal by three men and a woman. All of them being human. He has planned to end it with a few jabs but it seemed someone has taken a walk to the Black Market and occuried a few illegal Downers. Granted, the blond has a tolerance for said drugs but when it's a high dosage it would take anyone down or at least slow them. Sterling was promptly stabbed with it and has his ass served to him on a silver plater with a bruises ego on the side. What was worse then having his money stolen was the repeated beating and he took that knocked him flat out. Oh, he would get his revenge one day but for now he was going to feel like shit. He has woken up about twenty minutes ago and was dragging his bruises and bloodied ass home when someone called out to him. Dazed and not feeling like dealing with shit heads he turned towards the individual with his hand reaching out to catch a light pole for support. "Does it look like I need help?" he growled while wondering why the side walk felt like it was moving. "Go the fuck away before I take that pretty head off your shouders..." | WORDS | xxx. | TAG | @open | NOTES | xxx. | MUSIC | xxx.
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Post by Luca Burke on Aug 30, 2016 18:44:24 GMT
Having failed to expect such a sudden, harsh reaction, Luca quailed a bit as the blond snapped at him. Even if it was dazed and unfocused, it was tempting to turn tail and leave under that glare of his. But… no. This man clearly needed help, and he was certainly not the first snappy patient he’d encountered. Bracing himself, he worked to stand up a little straighter while his unnaturally blue eyes looked the man over, assessing his condition. Blood and bruises were almost as common as untouched skin, but the fog in his eyes suggested more than just a simple beating, never mind the stab wound… Really, it was a bit of a wonder he was able to stand at all, with or without the assistance of the lamppost. And even given his own lack of fighting prowess, Luca doubted the blond would be able to make good on his threat, with the state he was in. Knowing that made it a bit easier to persist. “Y-yes, it does,” he answered, hoping he sounded more confident than he felt. Somehow, he doubted it. “You were beaten, and you… there could be fractures, or internal bleeding, or… um…” Feeling what little will he had beginning to wane, Luca cleared his throat and brushed a but of hair from his face in an attempt to buy time to recover. “Look, I… I work at a clinic. I could take you there, and somebody could look at your injuries, maybe give you some painkillers…” The expression on his face shifted to something between pleading and hopeful. He blinked as another thought occurred, and added. “It’s free— er, the clinic is. Free.” Lack of expenses was usually a decent incentive, wasn’t it? “S-so…” Sterling Quinn |
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Post by Sterling Quinn on Aug 31, 2016 1:32:34 GMT
Well, you're a hot mess I'M FALLING FOR YOU Sterling wasn't sure if this guy was smart or just plan stupid. Most people would of left him be with a threat like that, hollow as it might be. As much as he hated people he wouldn't harm another of his kind unless they messed with him first. Sterling leaned forward to glare at the man while studying his eyes as well as his features. Maybe he was used to those that tried to look human like him but he noticed a few details that would allow him to be less threatening to the other. Still, he was in no mood to go anywhere with this guy, Magi or not. A snarl came across the well pierced face. "Gee, aren't you observant?" He commented with heat in his voice. Bleeding from the inside? Well, by the looks of him he was bleeding all right, everywhere, on the outside of his body. Really, this guy was making him twitch. In fact, the more he talked the more irritated he became. It might be due to his temperamental personality or the fact he was in a lot of pain right now and unable to clearly focus due to the downers flowing in his system. Eventually, he held his hand up to the other to get him to just shut up. Lord, this guy talked too fucking much. But the idea of a free clinic didn't sound too bad but ugh, his pride was feeling it. He refused help very often but right now maybe he should take it for a change? "I got the feeling your not going to leave me the fuck alone are you?" He paused for a moment, lowering his hand to hold his gut in pain. "Fine, I'll go to your fucking clinic and then you can patch me up." Cause there was no way in hell he was going to let some random person touch him at some shady clinic. At least, if this guy did it he could remember his face. If he tired anything funny he would know who to hunt down later. | WORDS | xxx. | TAG | Luca Burke | NOTES | xxx. | MUSIC | xxx. MADE BY VEL OF GS |
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Post by Luca Burke on Aug 31, 2016 2:21:21 GMT
It would have been so easy to run along on his merry way. Maybe even better. There was something in the way he was looking at him that left Luca unsettled. It was too close, too intent, and made him worry about just how much the blond was seeing. While his would-be patient snarled and snapped, the Zero Magi dropped his eyes and brushed a band over his bangs to make sure they were in place to cover his horns. At least the guy hadn’t started screaming for Hunters yet… “I-I… ah…” Luca fidgeted a bit where he stood, and adjusted the bag hanging from his shoulders. Somehow, he sensed rambling any further would not help his case, so he did what he could to keep his mouth shut until it seemed slightly wiser to speak. Instead, he simply shook his head, desperately clinging to the remains of his resolve. Even if he had to wait until the injured man passed out, he wouldn’t leave without treating him. It wasn’t right. A small surge of relief came when the blond relented, but it was largely overshadowed by his ongoing sense of intimidation. Inwardly, he sincerely hoped he’d be able to do something about most of the other’s injuries on his own. The idea of getting punched in the face because he could only do so much was not a particularly fond one. “Alright…” he nodded, starting off again. If he thought he could have gotten away with offering support in walking there, he would have, but… well. He didn’t want to push his luck too much. “It’s this way, follow me.” At least they were somewhat close to where the clinic was. Just another couple blocks… Sterling Quinn |
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Post by Sterling Quinn on Aug 31, 2016 2:45:40 GMT
Well, you're a hot mess I'M FALLING FOR YOU With a small grunt, Sterling pushed himself from the pole and followed after the other. His steps were slow, uneven, and awkward. He didn't realize how bad he was hurting until now. It felt like someone elbowed him in the gut and busted his spleen or something. He looked down at his bleeding form and his hands that were randomly stained with a mixture of his blood and the humans he did manage to hit somewhat before he went down. Yeah, he wasn't in very good condition was he? The stag followed the other down the few blocks to the clinic. Where he went, Sterling followed like a drunken sailor. Eventually, his hand went his gut and he had to stop a few times in his walk. He wasn't sure if it was his injuries making him dizzy or the drugs. He supposed it honestly didn't matter at this point he just needed to make sure he didn't drop unconscious right here on the side walk. Shaking his head, he forced himself to move on wards in silence. That silence though was soon broken as they grew near to the clinic, "Are we there yet?" He asked, feeling the great need to just sit down and not get up for a few hours. Regardless of the others answer, he moved on again and closed his eyes for a few moments. He muttered under his breath about how much he hated humans and he needed to change shifts at work. Being a stripper, most people left him alone after work due to the fact he went in as a woman and left as a man. So, most figured him to be a broke ass man that spend all his money on women. It seemed someone caught on to his little act and realized he was a worker and not a spender. | WORDS | xxx. | TAG | Luca Burke | NOTES | xxx. | MUSIC | xxx. MADE BY VEL OF GS |
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Post by Luca Burke on Aug 31, 2016 13:12:32 GMT
Onward they walked, gradually moving further and further away from the crowded bustle of the Red Light district, and into the decrepit maze of the slums. Silence hung between the two of them, tense and awkward, but for want of an idea as to how to break it, Luca let it hang. It was probably better than being snapped at, anyway. Maybe. But, even though he didn’t speak, Luca was careful to keep an eye on the blond’s progress, adjusting his pace and stopping to wait as needed. He hated that he was so skittish that he wouldn’t reach out to support the man, but at the moment, it seemed there was little he could do on that front other than maintain his watch in case he keeled over or something. At least in that case, he’d be fast enough to catch him. A weak, nervous smile curved his lips as at last one of them decided to speak up, even if he was still grumpy about it. “Almost,” the dark-haired Magi promised softly, eyes flicking out over their surroundings. They rounded a corner, and there it was. A smallish building, slightly less shabby than the rest, with a sign over the door marking it as a 24-hour emergency clinic. Familiar territory at last. Letting out a small, relieved sigh, Luca waved his new patient forward and led the way inside. There, the place was loud and busy as ever, though thankfully the waiting and treatment rooms weren’t as crowded as they sometimes were. Of those gathered, there was a decent variety, ranging from young and old, sick and injured, human and Magi. Of the last set, the latter almost outnumbered the former. One of the doctors, looking a bit harried, spotted the pair and started to approach, but Luca waved her off. “I’ve got this one, Maya…” The woman looked unconvinced, and fixed him with a concerned look. “You sure? I could see if—“ “No, no,” he cut her off quickly, glancing nervously back at the blond, “I-it’s fine…” A youngish man with his arm in a sling appeared from one of the treatment rooms and left, while the medic following him signaled one of the people in the waiting room to replace him. “Are there any open rooms…?” After giving his companion a quick once-over, Maya nodded. “Check in the very back. Should be one there.” Smiling gratefully, Luca led the blond away as quickly as he could, past several rooms until at last, near the end of the hall, they found one that was unoccupied. “Here… J-just, um… sit down and we can get started…” Sterling Quinn |
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Post by Sterling Quinn on Sept 2, 2016 3:44:03 GMT
Well, you're a hot mess I'M FALLING FOR YOU Sterling didn't say much to anyone or even look at the people in the clinic. However, when he did spare a glance as someone it was more of then not, of him sending a death glare. He was feeling worse and a bit like death warmed over. It pissed him off like no other too which, of course, only worsened his all ready poor mood. With a gruff noise, he followed after the man and as soon as they entered the room (and sending a hateful look Maya who stopped there progress for a moment) he flopped on the bed. Well, maybe not flopped as he sorta just fell over on it with a groan. Okay, so maybe seeing someone was a good suggestions. It was just too bad he wasn't about to admit that kind of thing! Resting there, he turned his vision towards the poor fella that was unlucky enough to want to help him out. "Yeah, get this party started..." He stated, bending one leg at the knee while making a rather painful expression. His hand rested on his lower abdomen. "I ain't got all day neither." He stated sharply, rotating his head to the side to watch Luca. His green eyes narrowed just slightly but not as dangerously as they had been before moments ago. He was really starting to feel it now that he was no longer roaming around like a stumbling drunk. | WORDS | xxx. | TAG | Luca Burke | NOTES | xxx. | MUSIC | xxx. MADE BY VEL OF GS |
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Post by Luca Burke on Sept 3, 2016 17:39:34 GMT
Alright, Luca thought, setting aside his bag to begin rummaging through the cabinets in the room. I’ll need… antiseptic, gauze, needle and stitching thread, maybe a local anesthetic… Unfortunately, the clinic was not so well equipped as to have access to many of the more advanced medical technologies, but what they had often did the trick well enough on its own. After a few moments he found the first few items, but not the last. A little deliberation led him to the decision that the man on the bed would just have to do without. He could see about finding him some painkillers once he’d been cleaned up a little anyway. Following a quick stop at a sink to wash his hands, he turned to move for the bed. “I’m going to lift up your shirt,” he warned as he approached, setting aside the supplies he’d gathered to reach for the article, and hoping he sounded at least slightly authoritative about it. “Um… hold still, please… This’ll probably sting…” Once the fabric had been pushed out of the way, Luca set to work with the gauze and antiseptic, cleaning up the man’s stab wound, along with the other cuts he had earned from his attackers. When this was done, he replaced the bloodied gauze in his hands with needle and thread to begin stitching him up. “… What’s your name?” the younger magi asked while he worked, thinking the distraction might help keep the other’s focus away from the pain. “And, ah…” Luca risked a brief glance up, hesitating a moment before going on. “… would it be alright if… if I used a little magic on you? I-it’ll get rid of some of the cuts and bruising, a-and will help me see how serious your condition is…” He swallowed. “If not thats fine, but it will really help, I think…” Sterling Quinn
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Post by Sterling Quinn on Sept 5, 2016 18:40:41 GMT
Well, you're a hot mess I'M FALLING FOR YOU The blond rested on the table, annoyed, in pain and tired as hell. Sterling had a rather high pain tolereance and usually wouldn't even be batting an eye at this kind of thing. But damnit, his day was sucking so hard and beign mogged was not on his list of things to do today! His pride was wounded more then it should ever be. Of course, the stab wound did hurt quite more then anything else. The only noise he made was a heavy grunt or a hiss. However, the needle in his skin didn't bother him so much as anything else. He had been through worse. "Nah, I figured I would do the goddamn fucking Irish Jig while I laid here." His comment was blunt but less harsh then it was before. He seemed to have settled down somewhat now that he was away from prying eyes and it was just this guy stitching him up like a rag doll. Sterling closed his green eyes and to occupy himself away from the repeatedly stabbing motions, he chewed on his lips ring. He spoke in the same manner a moment ago, "Does it really matter what my name is?" He commented and after a moment of silence he decided he could at least give him a name. "Sterling." and that was all he was getting from the stag. "Eh?" His eyes cracked open to look at Luca with a raised brow. A small snort came from him as he closed his eyes. "I don't care, do whatever you think will keep me from bleeding out like a stuffed pig." He muttered. | WORDS | xxx. | TAG | Luca Burke | NOTES | xxx. | MUSIC | xxx. MADE BY VEL OF GS |
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Post by Luca Burke on Sept 5, 2016 22:07:16 GMT
Though sharp commentary persisted, at least the other magi— Sterling, was it?— remained still and compliant. If nothing else, it was more than Luca might have expected at the start of their encounter, and something he was decidedly grateful for now. He continued working quietly for a while, merely nodding to acknowledge his allowed use of magic, then chanced speaking once more. “I’m Luca.” The zero magi smiled wryly. “Not that you care, right?” He suspected so, at any rate. Still. The stitches were finished shortly, and he tied them off neatly before returning to the antiseptic and a fresh gauze pad. As before, he cleaned the rest of Sterling’s open wounds diligently. But rather than reach for another implement when he was finished, Luca instead turned his focus inward, gathering the energy he needed to heal what he could. When he felt ready, he spread his hands out over the blond’s chest, just barely avoiding contact, and shut his eyes. After a moment, a faint, white glow appeared around his palms, spreading outward over the cuts and bruises covering Sterling’s body. One by one, the minor wounds disappeared, until most were either gone or at least bleeding a little less. Luca’s hands fell away not long after, flopping limply in his lap while he worked to recover from a mild wave of dizziness. Inhale… Exhale… His eyes flickered open to survey his work. Not bad… But room for improvement remained. “Okay…” he breathed, mostly to himself. Now for the interesting part. Reaching out again, Luca placed one hand lightly over Sterling’s forearm. With a deep breath in, he braced himself and extended his Empathic senses to see what damage remained. (ooc: Wasn’t sure exactly how injured you wanted Sterling to be, so I figured I’d let you dictate. Or PM me and I can edit in whatever you want.) Sterling Quinn |
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Post by Sterling Quinn on Sept 6, 2016 1:43:31 GMT
Well, you're a hot mess I'M FALLING FOR YOU Maybe, just maybe it was just him but did this guy talk a bit too much? Who knew, but Sterling was now promptly ignoring him mostly due to the fact he kept jabbing a needle through his skin, pulling it out and repeat. Wash, rinse, repeat. Over and over. It was starting to become annoying and a tad on the painful side. However, Sterling merely dealt with it by closing his eyes again and he kept them this way now. He didn't bother to open them as the other spoke again. Luca? Luca?! What kind of a name was that? "Sounds like a woman's name..." He declared with a small chuckle that turned into a pain filled grunt at the next bit of medical treatment he received. However, he did not complain over that and just let it be for the time being. It was better to be stitched up then left to rot out somewhere. But he had to admit, it felt pretty damn funny and odd when the Zero magi used his abilities on him. He felt rather warm in a good kind of way, with a tad bit of a refreshing feel afterwards. But what really kicked it off is when he touched him and that was really weird feeling. It was like someone just shoved hot liquid into his veins and was swirling it around. He wasn't quite sure what to make of it but it wasn't uncomfortable--just---awkward feeling. "This feels...weird..." Was all he managed to say to the other. Luca's findings would be just some light damage to the place he had been stabbed, but no internal bleeding. He seemed to have plenty of deep contusions from the beating he suffered but nothing broken. Overall, he would be fine within a few days unless he did something stupid, like dancing, for the next couple of days. Becausethat might reopen his stitches and cause him to bleed out like a stuff pig again. | WORDS | xxx. | TAG | Luca Burke | NOTES | Pff, no worries its allllllllllll good in the hood! . | MUSIC | xxx. MADE BY VEL OF GS |
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Post by Luca Burke on Sept 6, 2016 13:18:18 GMT
As useful as the ability had proven to be, Luca had never particularly understood why anyone would want to be an Empath. Feeling another’s pain was an unpleasant experience, and being consumed by their emotions even more so. He didn’t want to be subject to either. It was out of a decided necessity that he’d even thought to develop this particular ability at all, as lacking x-rays and MRI machines, it could be useful in finding illnesses and injuries that weren’t immediately apparent. Often, he’d wondered if others would praise the path so much if they knew how it felt. Now, however, he was a bit more caught up in trying not to be swept away. Uncertainty and awkwardness came first, nearly matching his own as the strange warmth of his magic spread between the two of them. The emotions quickly became his, followed by a sense of irritation with himself that, had he been in a clearer state of mind, he probably would have found odd… Focus. Luca raked his attention away, struggling against the pull of Sterling’s feelings and sentiments to seek out his physical pains. Somehow, he managed to register and respond to the other’s words in the process. “Try…” Huff, puff, pant. “… try being on the… receiving end…” The stab wound was the worst, burning in his gut, but otherwise the fiery magi didn’t seem too worse for wear. Some deeper cuts he hadn’t been able to fix remained, but there didn’t appear to be any broken bones or fractures, and there was no indication of other internal damage, either. That was good. Luca let go, reaching instinctively toward his midsection, but the pain that had been there was already gone. While the fog of alien emotions was clearing, he forced himself to stand and move away. A return trip to the cabinets produced a pair of painkillers from a bottle, and a small paper cup with water from the sink, both of which he handed off to Sterling when he returned. “Painkillers,” he told the man, nodding to the pills he’d offered while the heel of a palm rubbed at his eyes. Suddenly, he was feeling kind of tired. “I’ve done what I can, for now. Try not to do anything too strenuous for the next few days, at least, or you’ll tear the stitches and start bleeding again.” Sterling Quinn |
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Post by Sterling Quinn on Sept 8, 2016 3:43:59 GMT
Well, you're a hot mess I'M FALLING FOR YOU The blond twitched, feeling a bit annoyed at the other. Try being on the other the end? No, no thank you. He had already found the "end" in his own pain and feelings. Plus, he really didn't want to have the gift of Zero's like his twin had. That was a big fucking NOPE. Big box of Nope-E-O's! The stag grunted in and rolled his head to the side. He had to wonder when this shit was going to end because he sure as hell did NOT like it one bit. Everything about it was awkward and unwanted. True, he was being healed and feeling a lot better but still...it was almost like he was being personally invaded. That feeling alone did not settle well with the young buck. When the little interaction finally came to an end and Luca moved away from him, he sat up. It was slow, painful, and awkward as his arm rested against his gut as if it would help him in some way. Without a word, he took the meds given to him and down them in one go with the cup of water. Sitting the paper cut to the side, he remained on the bed, not at all willing to move from his current position. However, now he was feeling warm and he wasn't sure if it was from their current interaction or because he had a fever coming on. Either way, he ran his hand through his spikey locks, revealing his antlers that where currently growing back into place on his skull. They were still small but clearly had two points on each antler that was barely two inches in length. "That was the most awkward shit I have ever done and trust me, I've done some awkward shit." Usually, in the case for money to support him and his twin. | WORDS | xxx. | TAG | Luca Burke | NOTES | xxxx | MUSIC | xxx. MADE BY VEL OF GS |
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Post by Luca Burke on Sept 10, 2016 20:15:07 GMT
To a degree, Luca was rather surprised the snappy magi didn’t up and leave as soon as he was able. Although… given the way he was still favoring his wound, perhaps it shouldn’t have been so much of a shock. He’d felt it himself, after all. And since it seemed prudent not to say anything on the matter, he kept his mouth shut and simply watched Sterling from his place across the room, noting the tiny antlers beneath his bangs with interest. Another magi, then… It certainly explained a thing or two. He smiled wanly. “Awkward” sounded about right, in this situation. “Sorry. It…” Luca paused and cleared his throat as further comments died there. “Sorry.” He tried to ignore the tense silence that hung between them afterward, and focus on something more positive from this… experience. Despite the discomfort for both of them, at least he’d been able to help a bit, right? “Anyway, ah…” Luca brushed a hand through his bangs, briefly exposing one of his own horns. What to do now…? Briefly, his eyes flicked toward the door. “… I’m going to go see if anyone else needs me, unless there was anything else you needed…?” He wasn’t keen on rushing the man out the door, of course, but he couldn’t exactly leave him unattended here, either. Sterling Quinn |
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