Send in the Clowns

[diamondxbutterfly]

I hope they're all ok. Good to know Bunny is helping people from the city. *I smile.* Ok, we'll get started without ya and you can join in when you get back, yeah?

[diamondxbutterfly]

How come you guys get Skeets?

Worried that you'll lose?

Not in the slightest! I could beat you lot blindfolded with one hand tied behind my back!

Ooohhh big words from a little girl! Care to back them up?

Yeah, cuz I'd trust you two to blindfold me? I'm not that dumb!

Eh, it was worth a try.

Indeed. Now, why do you guys get Skeets? I think the good players should be divided equally between the teams.

Well, if you're so confident that you can beat us no matter what, it shouldn't matter if he's on our side.

Oh, I see how it is! You're afraid you're going to lose, again, so you want all the help you can get! Clever, clever!

Trust us, we're not afraid of losing. We were taking it easy on you last time. This time though, no mercy!

Yeah, you're going down, kid!

Guys, seriously? Grow up! *I laugh at them, and Mercury slaps my arm.*

Spousal abuse!

We're not married, numbskull!

Can we please get on with the game?

What she said

Yeah, c'mon. Time for you to lose again!

In your dreams! You're going down this time!

Let the game begin!

[skeets]

*I come back up the steps with a slightly sleepy girl* This is Aspien. Aspien, these are more of Bunny's friends from out in the zones.

*I yawn* Nice to meet you all. Anyone hungry? I could do with some breakfast.

We have cereal but we only have powdered milk or a fresh supply of bread, kyra brought it from Manx's farm yesterday *She elbows me in the side* Um yeah so, anything you want... hahaha Coffee would be nice... anyone for coffee?

[diamondxbutterfly]

*I turn around from watching Mercury take her turn.* Nice to meet you, Aspien. I'm Ghost. And I'm sure that lot *I indicate the others who are all focused on the game* will introduce themselves when they're done playing. We've already eaten, but coffee sounds amazing! I'd offer to help make it but I think it's -

Ghosty, it's your turn next!

-my turn soon. You're welcome to join us if you like. *I smile at her, then turn and head back to the game.*

[skeets]

You play, I'll make coffee. Good to meet you all

So... what team am I on?

*I go behind the bar and make up some fresh coffee and bring it out* Any one want some?

[diamondxbutterfly]

You're on my team, with the twins! They wanna beat Muze, I just wanna have fun. *I laugh and take my turn, getting a strike.*

Lucky first shot!

Oh, shut it! *I hear Aspien's announcement of coffee.* Coffee, ohh coffee! The elixir of the gods! Count me in on a cup of that! *I hurry to the bar, grab a mug, and fill it up.* We got sugar?

[skeets]

so what brings you guys back here, if you don't mind me asking? I mean to the bowling alley, other then its awesome haha oh sugar is on the table there *i point to the table with sugar, salt and paper towels on it*

[diamondxbutterfly]

*I spoon some sugar into my coffee and contemplate Skeets' question.* Well, we were at Bunny's other safehouse, in zone 1, but we figured, with Nix being just out of the city and all, and having no idea how to defend herself properly, we should be as far away from BLI as possible. And I remembered that this place is tons of fun, so we headed here in hopes it hadn't been raided. I thought it'd be a good place for Nix to recuperate and learn the basics of being a Killjoy.

[skeets]

well this is just the place for that. *I sit next to Nix* When did you leave the city? How have you been doing since? I know its not easy, I mean its a lot to deal with but things will get easier for you. I ran away from the city, away from my family, my friend, everything I knew. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sacred, I still get scared sometimes. Now I have a new family, they'll never replace anyone I knew but they are always there. Just remember that fear is not a weakness!

*I walk over to the table to ghost and whisper to her* Aspien knows what she's doing. She'll make Nix feel better. She makes everyone feel better- OH! HEY! MY TURN!!!! *I run up to the lane and grab my favourite ball. I line up the lane and bowl a strike* OH YEAH! STILL GOT IT! hahahahaha

[diamondxbutterfly]

Thanks, Aspien. It's nice to know that someone here understands what I'm going through. I don't even really remember how or when I left the city. It's all a blur...but I remember waking up in the desert, having no idea who I was or where I was or what had happened. If I hadn't found a radio I'd be dead. But Ghost heard my transmission and came to rescue me...I guess I'm lucky that I ended up with someone from my actual family. Ghost and I, we used to be like twins even though I'm two and a half years younger than her. And I'd rather have a family like this than the one I had in Battery City. At least I know this one really cares for me.

*I smile at Skeets.* Thank you so much, for everything. WHOO HOO!!! GO SKEETS!!!

Oh, oh! Who's winning? WE ARE!!!

Taste the bitterness of defeat, Muze!

The game isn't over yet, ladies! And now it's my turn again!

*Muze grabs a ball, lines up, and bowls another strike.* Ohhh yeah!

[diamondxbutterfly]

*The game goes on, and after my third turn I excuse myself.*

Hey guys, I'll be back in a sec. I'm just gonna go see if I can get a transmission through to Arson and her gang. If I'm not back before my next turn one of the twins or Skeets can take it.

*I head outside, fiddling with my radio and blinking in the sunlight. As a force of habit I scan the surrounding area and see nothing of interest. Finally getting a clear signal I send my transmission.*

Attention Arson, Gear, and Angel. This is Ghost. I'm back in the zones again. If you hear this and need a place to stay, I'm at Lucky Strikes with Muze and some new friends. If you're running and can't get here, stay shiny! Ghost out.

(Note: Transmission will be x-posted on Children With Knives)