Across Universes

Beat: Thank you. Bit off I bit more than I can chew.

Norma: Most likely. Which judging by the time it took for that too appear meant that she was nearby.

edited 12th Dec '10 5:26:30 PM by RhymeBeat

Raidou: Yeah...er, if you need anything, just let me know, Captain. I'll be here for ya.

edited 12th Dec '10 5:27:17 PM by Raidouthe21st

Beat: Thank you. Did you enjoy the first half of the Opera?

Raidou: Oh, I sure did! I'd like to go again sometime...although, we've pparently got an agenda er sumfin' as pirates, so guess that'll have tah wait someday.

Ajay: Oh, not really. I was only concerned for taking care of that fire, which was done very swiftly with that fortuitous blast of water. Whoever did it must be concerned about the damage that, if left unchecked, that fire could have caused.

Beat: Right.... Where are those two? They still scouting the planation?

Bates: Or covering her tracks....

edited 12th Dec '10 5:31:41 PM by RhymeBeat

Raidou: I'd assume so, if they ain't arrived back here.

Beat: Glad that my personal life still won't pick up. Yep... One friend. No family. Can't even enjoy an afternoon at the theatre.

Ajay: *raises eyebrow* You getting some sort of idea who caused this fire in the first place?

Xavier hasn't been on... at all.

Lee: Suspiscious.... So when did you notice the fire, Ajay? I didn't, but I was in an opera house at the time.

Grant: I was just outside, doing my rounds.

Johnson: I was peeling potatoes when I heard the explosion.

Bates: If she.. saw me and wanted to get away. Wind can spread fire rather quickly.

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Raidou: Oh...well...hmmm. Not sure...what to say to that...

Beat: I don't know. Its just I don't trust people easily, Rai.

Ajay: I was playing on a street corner when I saw the glow. I ran over right away.

Also, Norma, it would be abnormal for someone, who would want to cause as much damage as possible with a fire, do everything they can to put it right out, wouldn't you think?

Bates: Not if the purpose was to divert. If she was that close she could have easily ben in the same theatre and noticed me. Decided to get away before intermission.

Grant: He may be right, but does he really think he'll convince her?

Lee: Maybe, but perhaps she didn't want to cause any more tension in the area?

Johnson: *shrugs* I'm just glad it's put out now.

Raidou: ...I can see why. But it's okay. You have yer loyal crew, right?

Ajay: So you think she would've had the time to get away from the theater long enough to change into this renegade, just to distract you so she can get away? Seems overly complex a plan.

Grant: Okay, it's obvious she didn't do it. But why is he defending her?

Johnson: Can't witches use spells to change their clothes?

Lee: Who knows. Something's wierd with this guy...

Beat: The loyal crew I've known for a week?

Bates: Maybe I am being irrational. But there's still something fishy. And yes some witches posses disguise magic but I doubt she'd taken the course of the wig if she could readiliy do something like that.

edited 12th Dec '10 6:20:10 PM by RhymeBeat

Ajay: Well, I must be off now. Unless...you want me to stay around?

Norma: Unless you know something about this renegade. I guess I'll be busy trying to sort this out.

Grant: With a guy like that about, perhaps you could stay with us a bit longer? For your protection and all.

Lee: Rumors may fly that you and Lt. Bates have been out together a couple times, and well...

Johnson: Better safe than sorry.

Bates: Yes... I wouldn't want anything to happen to you.

He would not be another Miguel...

Ajay: I appreciate your concern. *smiles* Unfortunately, I must decline your offer. And I can assure you, I can deal with any "renegade" who tries to come after me. Perhaps I'll see what I can find out about him, and tell you tomorrow?