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*Vespera Blaze* · 12-08-2002, 12:17 PM

*The kitchen felt better. Less, intimidating. Warmer, somehow. Faintly she could hear voices from the dojo. Sounded kind of like Kameko. Probably talking to Don, or maybe to Kya. She left the kitchen, and headed in that direction of the voices.*

*Donatello shot Meko a look that read, keep it down and waited for Kya to move.*

*terran631* · 12-08-2002, 12:37 PM

*After nearly an hour of searching, Mike was beginning to think they should head back. If Raphael didnt want to be found, Raphael was gonna make damn sure he wasnt. Mike was just hoping that he wasnt thinking of anything but getting away and not concentrating on trying to stay hidden from any family that might be searching. He was actually betting that Raph didnt realize that anyone would be searching. When he went into one of his moods, they more often than not just let him go and waited for him to come back on his own. He was about to suggest to Leo that they just go home when he spotted Raphs bike near an old run down diner*

*kyabetsu* · 12-08-2002, 12:46 PM

kya checked behind herself. Don was still waiting.
kya: okay.

She pushed herself free of the shelf and kept her feet foward so she didn't accidentally kick him.

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-08-2002, 12:49 PM

*Don caught her neatly around the waist, and lowered Kya gently to the floor.* Come on, we'll get you something warm to drink. Meko? Want to join us?

*Vespera entered the dojo just in time to see Don lower Kya out of the closet. She headed over to them, a smile of relief on her face.* Kya! You had me worried.... And I thought Leo was good at pulling the vanish without a trace trick.

*kyabetsu* · 12-08-2002, 01:14 PM

kya shivered, but moved closer to Don.
kya (still quiet... too many people making a fuss... she's clearly behaved poorly) I"m sorry. ... i was just-- I'm sorry.

kameko watched Kya drop her eyes and try to hide behind Don.
kameko(internal) ... she looks ready to crawl back into the goddamn closet...

Kameko: ACTUALLY, don. (kya flinched at Kameko's suddenly volume. Kameko took it as a sign-- she dropped her voice ) yeah. so no hot water for me. thanks though.

she turned to leave the room and get the heck away from kya and the eggshells everyone was walking on. She remembered something though and peered over her shoulder, in a rush to get out of there. kya was making HER nervous.

Kameko: oh. Splinter's got it ALL in HAND. So don't go bargin' in like the roof's on fire, but Kali got hurt somehow. She's okay. Sensei's got her in the study with an ice pack on her head. He said he'd ring that bell of his if he needed anything. So if you hear the bell don't flip out. Kali prolly just needs more ice.

Having said her bit, kameko stalked past Vespera and left the room.

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-08-2002, 01:23 PM

*Leonardo pulled the van into a parking spot as near the back as he could get, right beside Raph's bike. He shut the engine off and looked at Mike.* So we've got one coat.... I think you should go in and talk to him. If... if I do it, we'll just be chasing him down to another hiding hole in five minutes. *It looked like it pained him to say that, to admit that he couldn't help, and would probably hurt the situation. I'll wait here.

*Donatello shook his head* Kya, there's no need to apologize. Really.

*Vespera met her eyes around Dons shell.* He's right. You're safe, its all good.

D: Come on, I'll make hot chocolate. I think I can manage that without burning the kitchen down. *he joked*

*What Kameko said registered, and he almost moved to go and check it out, but Don stopped himself. Splinter had it under control. He'd call for them if it was necessary. He promised himself to keep an ear out for that bell.*

*kyabetsu* · 12-08-2002, 03:04 PM

kya glanced from Vespera to Donnie.

kya; oh. sorry-- oh. so-- (shoulders sagging a bit) cocoa would be great. thanks.

Raph sat in the back booth, on the side that faced the door. He'd seen the van pull up through the bent and dusty blinds on the window.

R

internal-- only taking a mild interest) no coat, Leo?... heh. guess you're gonna wait in the parkin' lot. have fun.

The waitress returned.
W: (distracted) more cah-fee, hun?

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-08-2002, 03:25 PM

*Vespera chuckled a bit, then looked around the remains of the dance party in the dojo.* Does anyone know where everybody disappeared to?

**Kali** · 12-08-2002, 04:11 PM

There.

There? What do you mean, "there"? Who the hell- Aggghhhh!

*The scream of agony that was loud and echoing in her head came out of her mouth as a weak moan. Her eyelids felt like lead weights, and she couldn't pull them open. She felt like her shoulder was on fire, and her head was pounding. And cold. She was very, very cold. Odd for someone who was usually warm, especially to the touch.*

*kyabetsu* · 12-08-2002, 06:18 PM

kya felt immediate relief as the conversation took a turn away from her trip to the closet.

kya: (trying to be helpful) ... i didn't see anything, but i heard the garage door open and two different engines driving away. Other than that... i'm sorry, but i don't really know who left or for where.

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-08-2002, 06:25 PM

*Don grunted thoughtfully.* Two engines? Thats both Raphs bike AND the van. I'm willing to bet thats where all four of the others went, unless Mike and Machias are holed up in her room again.

*They reached the kitchen, and Don started rummaging through the cupboards for the hot chocolate mix after he put the kettle on.*

*Vespera took a seat. She didn't want to crowd the two of them, but that feeling from earlier had creeped her out a bit, and she didn't really want to be alone right now. And from the sounds of it, everyone else was occupied.*

*Mike got out of the van, and shut the door behind him. Head down and hat pulled low, he walked into the diner, and glanced around. There was Raph. He moved over and slid into the booth across from him.* Hey. Looks like this time its us looking for you instead of you looking for me.

*kyabetsu* · 12-08-2002, 07:21 PM

Raph regarded Mike over the edge of his refilled coffe mug.
R: "us"? i saw Leo driving. How big of a production is this Mike? i just wanted to get out. Not inspire a fvckin' expedition.

He let the silence stretch, but eventually pulled his eyes from his brother and took another pull on the coffee.

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-08-2002, 07:32 PM

Mike: No, its just the two of us. And Fearless is keeping the truck warm, so its just me right now. You were pretty mad.... I wanted to make sure you didn't do something stupid.

Waitress: Snap fwoop pop. Hey hon, can I get you a caw-fee?

Mike: Just a coke please

Waitress: Sure thing sugah.

*kyabetsu* · 12-08-2002, 07:46 PM

Raph sat back and cracked his knuckles loudly under the table. He heaved a deep sigh and squinted across at his brother.

R: i was. i am. but it's weird. it's gone now. like i'm fvckin' numb or somethin'. So right now? right now, i'm sittin in a piece a **** diner, waitin for enough feelin' ta come back so's i CAN GET RILLY MAD AND DO SOMETHIN" STUPID THAT"LL PROBABLY MAKE ME FEEL A HELLUVA LOT BETTER.

Raph broke off sharply and rolled his head to stare out the window through the tattered blinds.

R: ...Mike? what would YOU do--
he cut himself off and just let the question hang. It wasn't clear what he meant, but then he wasn't sure either.

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-08-2002, 07:54 PM

*Mike accepted the coke from the bored looking waitress, and she returned to the other end of the diner to swipe absently at the counter top with a rag that was only marginally cleaner. He considered Raphs almost question*

Mike: What would I do? Go for a walk god knows where with no jacket, no plan, and nearly get myself killed. *he chuckled, but there was no real humour in the sound.* I just wanted to know that your "something stupid" wasn't as boneheaded as my "something stupid"

*kyabetsu* · 12-08-2002, 08:06 PM

Raph pulled a sugar packet from the little tray at the table and idly flicked it at Mike's head.

R: i have no idea what my "somthin' stupid" 's gonna be, Mike. I"m still trying to figure out WHAT THE FVCK went wrong WHERE....

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-08-2002, 08:28 PM

*Mike absently caught the package of sugar, opened it and downed the contents before tossing it in the ashtray.* I don't know much of what happened between you and Kali Raph. Hell, I don't even know a fraction of what happened, but from what I saw. SHE left, SHE came back, and SHE didn't want to talk about it. How you can fix it when she's not helping? *shrugs*

I know I aint a hell of a big help either... but your my bro, Raph, and I gotta at least try...

*half smirk* So what say we go and throw Leo out of the van, steal his wheels and leave him with bus fare and a coat?

*kyabetsu* · 12-08-2002, 08:48 PM

Raph snorted.
R: i ain't leaving my bike behind. An' i SURE AS HELL don't trust him to ride it.

Raph kicks around asking Mike if Kali's left the lair yet, but decides that would be the candy-ass thing to do.

R

standing and dropping some bills on the table) i can't stay here. let's go mike.

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-08-2002, 09:01 PM

*The waitress didn't look up when they left.* Weird boys. Twins with skin conditions. Very strange.

*They left the diner, and Mike followed Raph to the bike. He looked over his shoulder at Leo, and mouthed "Go home, I'll keep an eye on him." Hopped on the bike behind Raph.* So where are we headed?

*kyabetsu* · 12-08-2002, 09:06 PM

Raph rolled the bike off its stand and revved the engine.

R: don't really know. But we'll get there fast. Hang on Mike.

Raph gunned the engine and accelerating with the turn, lay the bike almost on its side as he pulled a tight right hand turn around from the LEFT side of the van as Leo rolled past.

12-08-2002, 12:17 PM	#1241
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	The kitchen felt better. Less, intimidating. Warmer, somehow. Faintly she could hear voices from the dojo. Sounded kind of like Kameko. Probably talking to Don, or maybe to Kya. She left the kitchen, and headed in that direction of the voices. Donatello shot Meko a look that read, keep it down* and waited for Kya to move.* __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-08-2002, 12:49 PM	#1244
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don caught her neatly around the waist, and lowered Kya gently to the floor. Come on, we'll get you something warm to drink. Meko? Want to join us? Vespera entered the dojo just in time to see Don lower Kya out of the closet. She headed over to them, a smile of relief on her face. Kya! You had me worried.... And I thought Leo was good at pulling the vanish without a trace trick. __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-08-2002, 01:23 PM	#1246
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Leonardo pulled the van into a parking spot as near the back as he could get, right beside Raph's bike. He shut the engine off and looked at Mike. So we've got one coat.... I think you should go in and talk to him. If... if I do it, we'll just be chasing him down to another hiding hole in five minutes. It looked like it pained him to say that, to admit that he couldn't help, and would probably hurt the situation. I'll wait here. Donatello shook his head* Kya, there's no need to apologize. Really. Vespera met her eyes around Dons shell. He's right. You're safe, its all good. D: Come on, I'll make hot chocolate. I think I can manage that without burning the kitchen down. he joked What Kameko said registered, and he almost moved to go and check it out, but Don stopped himself. Splinter had it under control. He'd call for them if it was necessary. He promised himself to keep an ear out for that bell. __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-08-2002, 03:04 PM	#1247
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya glanced from Vespera to Donnie. kya; oh. sorry-- oh. so-- (shoulders sagging a bit) cocoa would be great. thanks. Raph sat in the back booth, on the side that faced the door. He'd seen the van pull up through the bent and dusty blinds on the window. Rinternal-- only taking a mild interest) no coat, Leo?... heh. guess you're gonna wait in the parkin' lot. have fun. The waitress returned. W: (distracted) more cah-fee, hun?

12-08-2002, 03:25 PM	#1248
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Vespera chuckled a bit, then looked around the remains of the dance party in the dojo. Does anyone know where everybody disappeared to? __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-08-2002, 12:37 PM	#1242
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	After nearly an hour of searching, Mike was beginning to think they should head back. If Raphael didnt want to be found, Raphael was gonna make damn sure he wasnt. Mike was just hoping that he wasnt thinking of anything but getting away and not concentrating on trying to stay hidden from any family that might be searching. He was actually betting that Raph didnt realize that anyone would be searching. When he went into one of his moods, they more often than not just let him go and waited for him to come back on his own. He was about to suggest to Leo that they just go home when he spotted Raphs bike near an old run down diner

12-08-2002, 12:46 PM	#1243
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya checked behind herself. Don was still waiting. kya: okay. She pushed herself free of the shelf and kept her feet foward so she didn't accidentally kick him.

12-08-2002, 01:14 PM	#1245
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya shivered, but moved closer to Don. kya (still quiet... too many people making a fuss... she's clearly behaved poorly) I"m sorry. ... i was just-- I'm sorry. kameko watched Kya drop her eyes and try to hide behind Don. kameko(internal) ... she looks ready to crawl back into the goddamn closet... Kameko: ACTUALLY, don. (kya flinched at Kameko's suddenly volume. Kameko took it as a sign-- she dropped her voice ) yeah. so no hot water for me. thanks though. she turned to leave the room and get the heck away from kya and the eggshells everyone was walking on. She remembered something though and peered over her shoulder, in a rush to get out of there. kya was making HER nervous. Kameko: oh. Splinter's got it ALL in HAND. So don't go bargin' in like the roof's on fire, but Kali got hurt somehow. She's okay. Sensei's got her in the study with an ice pack on her head. He said he'd ring that bell of his if he needed anything. So if you hear the bell don't flip out. Kali prolly just needs more ice. Having said her bit, kameko stalked past Vespera and left the room.

12-08-2002, 04:11 PM	#1249
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	There. There? What do you mean, "there"? Who the hell- Aggghhhh! The scream of agony that was loud and echoing in her head came out of her mouth as a weak moan. Her eyelids felt like lead weights, and she couldn't pull them open. She felt like her shoulder was on fire, and her head was pounding. And cold. She was very, very cold. Odd for someone who was usually warm, especially to the touch.

12-08-2002, 06:18 PM	#1250
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya felt immediate relief as the conversation took a turn away from her trip to the closet. kya: (trying to be helpful) ... i didn't see anything, but i heard the garage door open and two different engines driving away. Other than that... i'm sorry, but i don't really know who left or for where.

12-08-2002, 06:25 PM	#1251
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don grunted thoughtfully. Two engines? Thats both Raphs bike AND the van. I'm willing to bet thats where all four of the others went, unless Mike and Machias are holed up in her room again. They reached the kitchen, and Don started rummaging through the cupboards for the hot chocolate mix after he put the kettle on. Vespera took a seat. She didn't want to crowd the two of them, but that feeling from earlier had creeped her out a bit, and she didn't really want to be alone right now. And from the sounds of it, everyone else was occupied. Mike got out of the van, and shut the door behind him. Head down and hat pulled low, he walked into the diner, and glanced around. There was Raph. He moved over and slid into the booth across from him. Hey. Looks like this time its us looking for you instead of you looking for me. __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-08-2002, 07:21 PM	#1252
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Raph regarded Mike over the edge of his refilled coffe mug. R: "us"? i saw Leo driving. How big of a production is this Mike? i just wanted to get out. Not inspire a fvckin' expedition. He let the silence stretch, but eventually pulled his eyes from his brother and took another pull on the coffee.

12-08-2002, 07:32 PM	#1253
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Mike: No, its just the two of us. And Fearless is keeping the truck warm, so its just me right now. You were pretty mad.... I wanted to make sure you didn't do something stupid. Waitress: Snap fwoop pop. Hey hon, can I get you a caw-fee? Mike: Just a coke please Waitress: Sure thing sugah. __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-08-2002, 07:46 PM	#1254
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Raph sat back and cracked his knuckles loudly under the table. He heaved a deep sigh and squinted across at his brother. R: i was. i am. but it's weird. it's gone now. like i'm fvckin' numb or somethin'. So right now? right now, i'm sittin in a piece a **** diner, waitin for enough feelin' ta come back so's i CAN GET RILLY MAD AND DO SOMETHIN" STUPID THAT"LL PROBABLY MAKE ME FEEL A HELLUVA LOT BETTER. Raph broke off sharply and rolled his head to stare out the window through the tattered blinds. R: ...Mike? what would YOU do-- he cut himself off and just let the question hang. It wasn't clear what he meant, but then he wasn't sure either.

12-08-2002, 07:54 PM	#1255
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Mike accepted the coke from the bored looking waitress, and she returned to the other end of the diner to swipe absently at the counter top with a rag that was only marginally cleaner. He considered Raphs almost question Mike: What would I do? Go for a walk god knows where with no jacket, no plan, and nearly get myself killed. he chuckled, but there was no real humour in the sound. I just wanted to know that your "something stupid" wasn't as boneheaded as my "something stupid" __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-08-2002, 08:06 PM	#1256
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Raph pulled a sugar packet from the little tray at the table and idly flicked it at Mike's head. R: i have no idea what my "somthin' stupid" 's gonna be, Mike. I"m still trying to figure out WHAT THE FVCK went wrong WHERE....

12-08-2002, 08:28 PM	#1257
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Mike absently caught the package of sugar, opened it and downed the contents before tossing it in the ashtray. I don't know much of what happened between you and Kali Raph. Hell, I don't even know a fraction of what happened, but from what I saw. SHE left, SHE came back, and SHE didn't want to talk about it. How you can fix it when she's not helping? shrugs I know I aint a hell of a big help either... but your my bro, Raph, and I gotta at least try... half smirk So what say we go and throw Leo out of the van, steal his wheels and leave him with bus fare and a coat? __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-08-2002, 08:48 PM	#1258
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Raph snorted. R: i ain't leaving my bike behind. An' i SURE AS HELL don't trust him to ride it. Raph kicks around asking Mike if Kali's left the lair yet, but decides that would be the candy-ass thing to do. Rstanding and dropping some bills on the table) i can't stay here. let's go mike.

12-08-2002, 09:01 PM	#1259
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	The waitress didn't look up when they left. Weird boys. Twins with skin conditions. Very strange. They left the diner, and Mike followed Raph to the bike. He looked over his shoulder at Leo, and mouthed "Go home, I'll keep an eye on him." Hopped on the bike behind Raph. So where are we headed? __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-08-2002, 09:06 PM	#1260
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Raph rolled the bike off its stand and revved the engine. R: don't really know. But we'll get there fast. Hang on Mike. Raph gunned the engine and accelerating with the turn, lay the bike almost on its side as he pulled a tight right hand turn around from the LEFT side of the van as Leo rolled past.