YarnKittymon: : ::Michelle invited Alex to come see her after school::
CleoDominic: AX: ::takes a taxi to her house::
YarnKittymon: : ::Michelle's not in the front yard, anyway::
CleoDominic: ::Alex knocks on the door.::
YarnKittymon: : ::a maid answers:: Oh; good day, Mr. Indigo. Are you here to see Mr. McHenry, or the young Miss McHenry?
CleoDominic: AX: The young miss.
YarnKittymon: : ::the maid nods:: I think she's up in her room. Shall I fetch her, or would you like to go up and find her yourself?
CleoDominic: AX: ::Already up the stairs.:: Thanks you. ::knocks on her door::
YarnKittymon: : ::no one answers::
CleoDominic: AX: ::stands there looking dumb::
YarnKittymon: : ::Alex can faintly hear some cello music coming from a fair distance down the hall::
CleoDominic: AX: ::goes toward the music::
YarnKittymon: : ::he may or may not recognize the tune being from a recent musical; it seems to be coming from a room near the end of the hall, the door of which is slightly ajar::
CleoDominic: AX: ::knows his music and walks in::
YarnKittymon: : ::it's a rather large bedroom, plainly decorated, with a desk and chair as well as the bed; Michelle is sitting on the bed, and Hugo in the chair, playing a cello rather well::
YarnKittymon: MI: ::jumps up the moment she sees Alex come in and hugs him:: Hi!
CleoDominic: AX: ::His eyes widen:: I didn't know you could play the Cello! Thats awesome!
CleoDominic: AX: ::hugs michelle back::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::looks rather annoyed, and hits a wrong note, but finishes the song, trying to keep calm, then carefully sets the cello in its case:: Good day, Alex.
CleoDominic: AX: I should of bright my truphet, we could play together!
YarnKittymon: HU: That's quite all right. I haven't played in years, anyway.
YarnKittymon: MI: ::grinning at Alex:: He's really good, isn't he?
CleoDominic: AX: ::looks at michelle:: yeah he is..surprisingly.
YarnKittymon: HU: ::straps the case closed, silently::
CleoDominic: AX: So...hows Stella, she must be still getting over her mother...
YarnKittymon: HU: She's doing well enough. Perhaps you should come see her sometime.
CleoDominic: AX: ::nods his head:: yeah, yeah, somtimes..so what are you doing today?
YarnKittymon: HU: Michelle asked me over. She forgets that I'm a very busy man, I'm afraid.
CleoDominic: AX: You can't be so busy you can't even see your sissy!
YarnKittymon: MI: ::makes a funny face::
YarnKittymon: HU: Of course not, which is why I'm here. And now I suppose I have to babysit the two of you...
CleoDominic: AX: ::crosses his arms::Well Michelle you called me over, anything up?
YarnKittymon: MI: ::smirks:: Nah; I just wanted to show you what Hugo could do.
YarnKittymon: HU: Michelle!
YarnKittymon: MI: ::smiles sweetly:: I figured if you're both musicians maybe you'd get along better...
CleoDominic: AX: ::just smiles::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::gives her a Look:: Michelle...you couldn't possibly understand...
CleoDominic: AX: Understand what?
YarnKittymon: MI: What, that you don't like him dating me? You know I'd never do anything--::mocking him::--"untoward" with Alex...
YarnKittymon: HU: ::sighs slightly::
CleoDominic: AX: ::feels like at the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong person:: umm maybe i should go...
YarnKittymon: MI: But you two have to make friends!
CleoDominic: AX: You can't make someone like someone....
YarnKittymon: MI: ::glares at Hugo:: But you said he was a good person! Why don't you like him?
CleoDominic: AX: ::Starts to step backwards to the door.::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::looks at Michelle, then Alex, then back at Michelle:: You have some homework to do, I'm sure, Michelle. ::heads towards Alex::
CleoDominic: AX: ::Stands tall with a straight face:: If you want me to go, I can go...
YarnKittymon: HU: I'll walk you out.
CleoDominic: AX: Umm yes thank you.
YarnKittymon: HU: ::heads down the hall, silently::
CleoDominic: AX: ::Just looks down at his feet::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::after a very long silence, not looking at Alex:: You really do still love Stella, don't you?
CleoDominic: AX:I'm just a fool.
YarnKittymon: HU: ::still not looking at him:: As am I. Answer the question, Alex.
CleoDominic: AX: ::stands quietly, not speaking::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::looks at him for a moment, then turns away angrily; softly punches the wall:: What am I to do?
CleoDominic: AX: You are ready done it, so it doesn't matter now....I got played, and you got the prize!
YarnKittymon: HU: I've seen how she acts--she loves you more than me anyway.
CleoDominic: AX: No she doesn't.....
YarnKittymon: HU: ::shakes his head:: She does. It'd be easier for the both of us if it weren't true...but you're the one who saved her life--twice. All I can offer her is money, and she's plenty of that now, on her own...
CleoDominic: AX: Well what do you want me to do about that? She must of loved you, she married you didn't she? ::grabs somthing out of his pocket::
CleoDominic: AX: ::holds up a real expensive ring:: I had a fair enough of money, I sold some records from my band, and brought her this ring, but before I could ask, she got rid of me....
YarnKittymon: HU: Probably because I asked first...I love her, Alex, more than anything, and I know how lucky I am to have her...but I can't help but think she might have been happier...
CleoDominic: AX: You asked first? You didn't know her yet...
YarnKittymon: HU: ::startled:: You asked her to marry you?
CleoDominic: AX: Oh sorry no I didn't...I was going to onvalentine's day, but she dumped me the day before...
YarnKittymon: HU: ::looks down, rather dazed:: I suppose you hate me, then.
CleoDominic: AX: ::smiles:: no, I like you, your way perfect for her, and I'm glad she chose you over me...I'm just a bum and a fool.
YarnKittymon: HU: ::looks at Alex incredulously:: Surely you can't mean that!
CleoDominic: AX: I don't say what I don't mean....::holds the ring tighter::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::after a pause:: I don't like to feel indebted to you.
CleoDominic: AX: whats to be indebted to, you didn't do anyting to me....I just wish....tha Stella would...
YarnKittymon: HU: You saved her from her father, you rescued her from that madman who took her hostage--how can I *not* feel indebted to you?!
CleoDominic: AX: ::shrugs::I'm just a freak....
YarnKittymon: HU: ::looks shocked:: What in the world difference does *that* make?
CleoDominic: AX: I dunno, I just felt like saying it...heh.
YarnKittymon: HU: Hmph. If I didn't love my sister so much, I'd be certain that all freaks are insane.
CleoDominic: AX: Hey, Libby and Ethan, and Jasmine, and Erin, becky, there not insane, okay my cousin yes, and me yes, but not them!
YarnKittymon: HU: ::laughs slightly:: Oh? You're going to tell me Miss Williamson isn't mad? Not only to start a show, but to--"fall" into the ocean, right after she lost her fortune?
CleoDominic: AX: fall into the ocean..what?
YarnKittymon: HU: You didn't read the papers? Miss Elizabeth Williamson trips and falls off the pier at Coney Island, nearly drowns?
CleoDominic: AX: Is she okay? when did this happen, i better go see her!
YarnKittymon: HU: That was weeks ago.
CleoDominic: AX: ::looks stupid again:: Well they all hate me anyways..why not tell me anything...darn it...I'm mad...
YarnKittymon: HU: She was likely embarrassed.
CleoDominic: AX: I offered her money, but no she wouldn't take it...::looks angry::
YarnKittymon: HU: She's proud. Most of us upper-class folk are.
CleoDominic: AX: yes I suppose you are...
YarnKittymon: HU: She accepted Father's investment in the show, at least.
CleoDominic: AX: Well thats good, umm...hey you wanna go get somthing to eat, maybe take Michelle...
YarnKittymon: HU: ::after a long pause:: If you'd like.
CleoDominic: AX: cool, we'll take your car, I don't have one anymore...
YarnKittymon: HU: Oh?
CleoDominic: AX: yeah my Aunt took it to england, when she moved so now I'm living with my cousin.
YarnKittymon: HU: Took your car to England? Seems a waste; they drive on the wrong side of the road over there. I suppose you'll soon buy another, though.
CleoDominic: AX: yeah..::eyes widen:: Shiiiii...
CleoDominic: AX: The money is still in the back yard....forgot, good thing she hadn't selled it yet...
YarnKittymon: HU: ::looks at Alex, truly baffled::
YarnKittymon: MI: ::comes downstairs:: You two best friends yet?
CleoDominic: AX: ::looks like hes about to die::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::raises an eyebrow at Michelle::
YarnKittymon: MI: You okay, Alex?
CleoDominic: AX: No...I'm going to crawl in a hole and die...
YarnKittymon: MI: Oh, don't do that!
CleoDominic: AX: Okay lets ride to my old place, get the money and then eat.::claps hands together.;:
YarnKittymon: MI: Wow; you cheer up even quicker than me! ::grabs his arm::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::sighs slightly; heads out towards his car::
CleoDominic: AX: ::kisses her on her forhead:: You always make me happy.
CleoDominic: AX: ::follows Hugo::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::looks back at Alex a bit disapprovingly; gets into his car::
CleoDominic: AX: ::hops in and give direction to his old place::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::drives without question, though he still thinks Alex rather a fool::
CleoDominic: AX: ::Once they get there, Alex goes by an oak tree, and pulls out a coffee out of the trunk:: Okay got it, yeah!::runs back to the car::
YarnKittymon: HU: Where is your bank?
CleoDominic: AX: The tree was, I guess I'll put it under my bed. ::smiles::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::frowns:: I will not let you carry that much money in my car.
CleoDominic: AX: well we can go to my cousin apartment, its by some cool restraunts anyways..
YarnKittymon: HU: Cool? It's not summer yet, so I'm not particularly worried about the restaurants' ventilation. Where is this apartment
CleoDominic: AX: ::give him directions:: Well I like cool restruants, atleast you dont sweat in the food.
YarnKittymon: MI: ::laughs::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::shakes his head, less than amused; drives silently::
CleoDominic: AX: ::looks back at Michelle, and winks::
YarnKittymon: HU: We'll just wait in the car if you'll only be a minute.
CleoDominic: AX: ::smiles and runs out, he is back in 5 mins:: Okay.
YarnKittymon: HU: Well. Then where shall we go?
CleoDominic: AX: ::nods:: I'm starved!
YarnKittymon: MI: ::smirks at Alex:: You're the one who said there's a bunch of places to eat here.
CleoDominic: AX: There are, look! ::points to stuff::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::parks in a small lot:: Which one shall we eat at?
CleoDominic: AX: ::looks at Michelle:: Well, what do you want?
YarnKittymon: MI: I thought the gentleman was supposed to decide...::grins::
CleoDominic: AX: ::looks at Hugo:: Okay Hugo, its your go.
YarnKittymon: HU: That cafe looks fine.
CleoDominic: AX: ::smiles, and helps Michelles out::
YarnKittymon: MI: ::gets out of the car, still smiling::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::heads towards the cafe, silently::
CleoDominic: AX: ::looks up at the buildings:: hmmm..
YarnKittymon: ((is it a nice neighborhood or a lower-class one?))
CleoDominic: ((whee Maeve lives? hmmm probally middle or lower))
YarnKittymon: HU: Are you sure we won't get sick eating here?
CleoDominic: AX: ::rolls his eyes:: Well since me or Maeve are great cooks, we eat here alot, and its really good, but don't get the chicken though...
YarnKittymon: HU: Hmph. ::heads inside::
YarnKittymon: MI: ::takes Alex's arm:: How come you two can't get along better?
CleoDominic: AX: ::looks at her:: Because I'm a freak, and used to date his wife..who he thinks is still inlove with me...
YarnKittymon: MI: ::looks shocked:: Hugo!
YarnKittymon: HU: ::turns rather red, then looks away:: It has nothing to do with the fact that he's a freak!
CleoDominic: AX: ::shakes his head:: Can we just eat in peace...::looks at the waitress:: Hi!
CleoDominic:WT: can I help you, oh please, heres a sit over here.
CleoDominic:::the place is semi crowded, mostly lower class.::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::tries not to mind the people staring at him; he's dressed far too nicely::
YarnKittymon: MI: How neat! ::sits down::
CleoDominic: AX: ::sits by Michelle:: Looks at the menu::
YarnKittymon: MI: What about it? ::looks::
CleoDominic: AX: Its got food, Like a hamburgar, or grilled cheese...
CleoDominic: WT: Can I get you anything to drink?
CleoDominic: AX: Ice tea, with lemon.
YarnKittymon: HU: ::doubtfully:: You wouldn't have any wine, would you?
CleoDominic: ((isn't that outlawed?))
CleoDominic: WT: We have coke, Dr. pepper, water, sweet tea, unsweet tea, hot tea, or hot chocolate.
YarnKittymon: ((Well...yeah...I told you I wasn't thinking much today, so poor Hugo's the victim of my addled brain. Though perhaps he mistook the cafe for a speakeasy--heck, you're not allowed to smoke in bars in Tempe anymore, but some bars let you and then hide the ash trays when the police come...^_^;;;))
YarnKittymon: HU: Sweet tea, then.
YarnKittymon: MI: Dr Pepper!
CleoDominic: MT: I'll be back to take your oders::eyes Hugo::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::shakes his head:: This has not been a good day...
CleoDominic: AX: ::giggles::
CleoDominic: WT: ::brings them their drinks,and takes out a writing pad:: So what can i get yall?
YarnKittymon: HU: ::looks up at Alex sharply::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::eyes the menu and orders the most expensive thing on it that isn't chicken::
CleoDominic: AX: I'll have the grilled cheese and tomato soup, and crackers with that please.
YarnKittymon: MI: ::does a double-take at the menu:: You have tomato soup? Then I'll have the same thing he's having! ::smiles at Alex::
CleoDominic: AX: Dont you want a sandwhich with that?
YarnKittymon: MI: I meant with the grilled cheese sandwich. Please.
CleoDominic: WT: It will be done in a few minuates. ::Takes up the menus::
YarnKittymon: MI: Thank you.
CleoDominic: AX: ::leans back:: awww...
YarnKittymon: MI: I love tomato soup.
CleoDominic:AX: Oh me too, I used to eat it alot...
YarnKittymon: MI: It's the best soup there is, I think. Even if Hugo says it's unsophisticated.
CleoDominic: AX: hmmm...unsophisticated....what a boring word...
CleoDominic: ::Two men walk in, both wearing long coats, one with bloude hair the other with red curly hair::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::looks at the two men curiously::
CleoDominic: AX: ::Eyes widen:: ummm ohhh..shiii...okay..
CleoDominic: AX: ::ducks under the table::
YarnKittymon:MI: ::quietly:: Who're they--::looks at Hugo helplessly::
CleoDominic: AX: Sammy, and Gus....Stella's half brothers....
YarnKittymon: MI: Oh.
YarnKittymon: HU: ::pales considerably, and glares at them for a moment, then sits back in his chair as though they're not there::
CleoDominic: ::the men sit at the counter and starts talking to the watiress::
CleoDominic: WT: so how can I help you two fellers?
CleoDominic: GS: Where looking for a miss.
CleoDominic: WT: what kind of Miss?
CleoDominic: GS: Her name is Stella Patricks have you seen her?
YarnKittymon: HU: ::carefully doesn't react::
YarnKittymon: SM: Pretty girl, red hair, dressed like a whore?
YarnKittymon: HU: ::bristles in spite of himself::
CleoDominic: AX: ::Looks at hugo:: shhh..
YarnKittymon: MI: ::watches mutely, horrified::
CleoDominic: WT: no sir, all I see is a long red head with a attictude, but shes not a whore...
CleoDominic: AX: Maeve....
CleoDominic: GS: Well thanks for your time...come Sammy, shes probally in a better neighborhood.
YarnKittymon: SM: ::looks around suspiciously; his eyes dwell on Hugo for quite a while before he turns to go:: Fine.
CleoDominic: AX: ::whispers:: we need to get to Stella, where is she?
CleoDominic: GS: That little whore, taking our money...::walks out, to a car::
CleoDominic: AX: ::grabs Hugo hand:: I soon as there gone, we gotta get Stella!
YarnKittymon: HU: ::stands up; takes some money out of his wallet and drops it on the table hurriedly, then heads out to the car:: I'm not sure exactly where she is; there's dozens of department stores along that street....
YarnKittymon: MI: ::follows them silently::
CleoDominic: AX: ::runs after him to the car:: She likes dresses jewels....and magazines...hmmm...
YarnKittymon: SM: We'll find her. Even *she* can't spend all that money in a week...
YarnKittymon: HU: ::gets in the car:: What do we do with Michelle?
CleoDominic: AX: I can leave her in Maeve's aparment?
YarnKittymon: MI: Awww, and miss all the fun?
CleoDominic: AX: its too dangerous for you!
YarnKittymon: MI: ::irritated:: That sounds like something Hugo would say.
YarnKittymon: HU: ::drives to the apartment, silently:: Phone for a cab if you'd like, Michelle. ::hands her some money::
CleoDominic: AX: Now Michelle you be cafeful going home okay?
YarnKittymon: HU: ::glances at Alex:: Do you have the keys?
CleoDominic: AX::hands them to Michelle:: Now watch out for Maeve, she probally wont be home tonight,but don't get her to upset.
YarnKittymon: MI: ::sullenly:: All right. ::gets out and goes into the building::
CleoDominic: AX: ::waves at Michelle:: Then looks at Hugo.
YarnKittymon: HU: ::waits to see that she's inside, then speeds off towards downtown:: Surely they wouldn't have any idea where to look for Stella?
CleoDominic: AX: nah, there kinda dumb...I mean looking for her here? my goodness, well they think she a positute by now..or somthing..
YarnKittymon: HU: ::softly:: If they'd pick up a newspaper they'd know exactly where to find her...
CleoDominic: AX: ::turns pale:: darn pres...
YarnKittymon: HU: ::still driving like a madman:: It's all right; with or without the press, they'd find out eventually. ::eyes narrow:: For their own sake, they'd best not come into my house...
CleoDominic: AX: ::sinks low in the seat:: yeah....thats for sure...::looks around..::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::gets downtown in record time:: I left her on Fourteenth Street, but no telling where she went from there...
CleoDominic: AX: ummm...lets get out, and search by foot!
YarnKittymon: HU: ::nods, though it takes several minutes to find a parking spot:: We can split up if you like.
CleoDominic:AX: no,no, then we'll never find each other..
CleoDominic:SA: ::Looks at the back of them:: I'm guys, are you okay?
YarnKittymon: HU: ::turns back to see her:: Oh, Stella, thank God...your brothers are after you...
CleoDominic: SA: ::Droups everthingin her arms:: Oh....really...
YarnKittymon: HU: They didn't seem too bright; it may be some time before they find us. But.....
CleoDominic: SA: They might even tell father....
YarnKittymon: HU: We've done nothing illegal. I'll alert the police.
CleoDominic: AX: Yeah, we are pretty legal arent we?
CleoDominic: SA: shut up Alex!
CleoDominic: AX: ......
YarnKittymon: HU: Come on, Stella; we'd best go home.
CleoDominic: SA: Ummmm...yeah I guess...
CleoDominic: AX: ::picks up Stellas things::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::opens the door for Stella, silently, looking rather troubled::
CleoDominic: SA: ::Gets into the car::
CleoDominic: AX::places the stuff in the trunk and hops in::
YarnKittymon: HU: ::drives back home:: Do either of you have any brilliant ideas to get us out of this fix?
CleoDominic:AX: ::looks puzzled:: I can stand at the door,and shock them if they dare to enter...bang!
YarnKittymon:HU: ::shakes his head:: You don't have to help, Alex. This isn't your problem anymore.
CleoDominic: AX: .......::looks down:: yeah I'll just see michelle..and..blah blah..
YarnKittymon: HU: You shouldn't feel obligated to protect my wife.
CleoDominic: AX: so..shes my friend..can I do that...
YarnKittymon: HU: I owe you so much already, Alex. I can't continue allowing you to help us, when I can't repay you for all you've already done.
CleoDominic: AX: So you would rather me go on, and let them kill or whatever to Stella , just because you can't pay me back?!
YarnKittymon: HU: ::quickly shakes his head:: But I can't be dependent upon you forever. Someday you'll have a wife of your own, and I could hardly expect you to protect Stella *then.*
CleoDominic: AX: ::looks down:: Yeah I guess so, well I guess I'll go then...see ya...::He walks to the road::
CleoDominic: SA: ::walks over to Hugo:: You don't think we hurt his feelings do you?
YarnKittymon: HU: You didn't do anything, darling. *I* probably did hurt his feelings...but I don't know what else to do. I'm not a coward; I can't have him defending you.
CleoDominic: SA: a course....::feels ill for a moment:: I'm going to go sit down now, care to join me?
YarnKittymon: HU: ::goes with her silently::

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