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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Jun 4, 2017 0:58:43 GMT -5
Three Left crashed into someone's legs. how had he not seen this lengthy lad? wait a minute this had to be Thunder. "Whoa there!" he said
"Careful now. Calm down..." Three Left winced as Thunder grabbed his hand. how and when did he get that gash? "There... now you were lookin' for Thunder? Well you're in luck. That's me."
"its Jasper, we were playing hide 'n seek and now he is stuck and i cant get him out." Three Left started to panic, he couldn't lose another friend, not again.
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Post by Thunder on Jun 5, 2017 10:53:08 GMT -5
"It's Jasper, we were playing hide 'n seek, and now he is stuck and I can't get him out."
Thunder's eyes widened with shock and relaxed slightly in relief. Jasper was okay, stuck, but okay. He gave Three Left a reassuring pat. "Don't worry. I'll get him out." He had to or Spot would kill him! "Can you show me where he is?"
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Jun 5, 2017 11:20:18 GMT -5
"Don't worry. I'll get him out." Thunder said reassuring. Three Left relaxed a little.
"Can you show me where he is?" he smiled. miss Sand wouldn't be pleased, but he hoped she'd understand.
"yes sir, follow me." Three Left said as he took of running, more carefull this time.
"Jasper! tá muid teacht, a shealbhú ar!" he shouted. (Jasper! we are coming. hold on.)
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Post by Thunder on Jun 6, 2017 12:02:10 GMT -5
"Yes sir, follow me."
A small smile tugged at Thunder's lips as he followed Three Left. The kid certainly was a polite lad.
"Jasper! tá muid teacht, a shealbhú ar!"
He cocked his head slightly. It had been quite some time since he had heard his native tongue.
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Jun 6, 2017 15:15:46 GMT -5
Three Left's sense of direction was not as accurate in the dark. and even though,
it wasn't completely dark yet, he stopped to get his bearings.
seeing the horseshoe he bolted through the stil open door.
"he is right there sir." Three Left said with pride in his voice.
maybe the feeling of guilt he had carried ever since he left manhattan would finally lessen "shall we get him out sir?" he asked.
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Post by Thunder on Jun 7, 2017 13:15:06 GMT -5
"He is right there, sir."
Thunder nodded, frowning a bit at where Jasper was hiding. The kid really should know better than to hide in a place like this, but there would be time for scolding later. Jasper was probably already regretting his actions. No need to make the situation worse.
"Shall we get him out, sir?"
He nodded once more. "Yeah, best to get him out." He crouched down to get a better view of his little brother. "Jasper? You okay?"
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Post by Jasper on Jun 7, 2017 13:17:40 GMT -5
"Jasper? You okay?"
Jasper perked up, hearing his brother's voice. "Thunder!" he called out, relieved to know help had finally come. "I'm okay. Just... stuck."
He was just glad to know his friend was back and had brought his older brother.
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Jun 7, 2017 17:10:25 GMT -5
as Thunder was crouched down. Three Left stood behind him looking over his shoulder, and unintentionally blocking his light.
"what can i do to help sir?" he asked in his monotone voice.
with nothing to do for the moment, he began stuffing his pipe, after lighting it, he put out the match and carelessly dropped it on the floor. they were lucky this wasn't a barn or stable.
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Post by Thunder on Jun 13, 2017 18:39:31 GMT -5
"What can I do to help, sir?"
Thunder pursed his lips slightly as he glanced at Jasper then back at Three Left. The kid was about the same size as Jasper, but Thunder could tell that Three Left probably was more flexible than his little brother.
He nodded at Three Left. "You think you can squeeze around back behind Jasper? There's a space over here that I think should lead back to him. You push, and I'll pull, okay?"
Hopefully that would work... or they might just have a bigger problem on their hands. It looked like the races were getting ready to end.
His eyes widened slightly as he noticed the match on the floor. "Watch it!" he cried out in alarm and stomped the dying flame of the match. He sighed in relief once the match was completely out. Even though they weren't near the stables, there was a high chance of hay or straw from the horses being around. A fire was last thing they needed.
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Jun 14, 2017 13:04:52 GMT -5
"Watch it!" Thunder half shouted, putting the smoldering match completly out. "oops, sorry sir, that was quite foolish of me." Three Left said avoiding eye contact.
"You think you can squeeze around back behind Jasper? There's a space over here that I think should lead back to him." Three Left crouched infront of the small 'entrance' for a few seconds.
"yes sir, i think so. and if i get stuck, you'ill have to explain this to mister Spot, and miss Sand. i would go to Bronx first if i were you" he said taking of his coat and crawling in.
as he got behind his friend he said: "i am right here Jasper. we'ill have you out in no time."
"You push, and I'll pull, okay?" Thunder said "ready when you are sir." Three Left replied. with his shoulder against Jasper's, he started pushing him.
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Post by Thunder on Jun 20, 2017 19:00:15 GMT -5
"Oops, sorry, sir. That was quite foolish of me."
Thunder sighed in relief as the fire was put out. "It's okay. Just remember for next time, okay?" He scolded lightly.
Things were already a bit emotionally tense. No need to be harsh to Three Left. He just hoped the kid would remember not to smoke around here again.
"Yes, sir. I think so. And if I get stuck, you'll have to explain this to Mr. Spot and Miss Sand. I would go to Bronx first if I were you..."
He nodded, glad Three Left was willing to go in. "I appreciate it. And don't worry," he gave the kid a friendly smile. "I'll explain it all to them if you get stuck."
"Ready when you are, sir."
Thunder chuckled softly at 'sir.' "Okay, let's do it!" He grabbed his brother. "Come on, Jasper. We're gonna get you unstuck!"
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Post by Jasper on Jun 20, 2017 19:08:20 GMT -5
"I am right here, Jasper. We'll have you out in no time."
Jasper never felt so happy to hear Three Left's voice so close. It had been really scary not to be able to hear him or his brother very well.
"O-okay."
He was more than ready to get out.
"Come on, Jasper. We're gonna get you unstuck!"
Jasper gasped a bit as his brother grabbed him. It was a little scary, and it hurt a little too. But, after a few good push and pulls from Thunder and Three Left's teamwork, Jasper was finally free.
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Jun 21, 2017 14:34:49 GMT -5
Three Left knew he wouldn't make it in time for supper, that was long gone.
but if he made haste, he could make it just before lights out.
he turned to Thunder, "sir, i have to head home, its a long walk from here to the Bronx, even more so in the dark." with that he turned to his friend. "i'il see you around Jasper." he said smiling.
with any luck, he would be able to sneak inside the lodge, without anyone noticing.
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Post by Thunder on Jul 13, 2017 10:34:42 GMT -5
"Sir, I have to head home, it's a long walk from here to Bronx, even more so in the dark."
Thunder cracked a smile as Three Left called him 'sir.' He frowned though as he heard the newsie was from Bronx. That was a long way. "We all should head home," he agreed. "But you shouldn't go alone since it's getting rather dark. Jasper and I have a long walk ta get home anyways. We live in Staten."
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Post by Jasper on Jul 13, 2017 10:37:23 GMT -5
"I'll see you around, Jasper."
Jasper nodded, smiling. He couldn't wait until he could play with his friend again. Hopefully he wouldn't get stuck next time.
He brightened however as Thunder suggested that they all walk home together. "We go through Bronx sometimes ta get home," he said, hoping Three Left wouldn't mind them walking with him.
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Jul 13, 2017 11:48:49 GMT -5
Thunder smiled a little, then he frowned "We all should head home," he said. "But you shouldn't go alone since it's getting rather dark. Jasper and I have a long walk ta get home anyways."
"We go through Bronx sometimes ta get home," Jasper added with that bright smile of his. Three Left couldn't help but smile himself.
Three Left took a drag from his pipe "sure, we could walk together" he said. "new york isn't that save at night" he said visually relaxing. "can you drop me of at the lodge?" he asked
"We live in Staten." Thunder said. "i know, Jasper told me." Three Left said.
he thought about miss Sand scolding him for being home this late. "cant be worse then daddy's belt." he accidently said outloud. if he hadn't been Irish he would have turned red.
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Post by Thunder on Jul 18, 2017 10:13:39 GMT -5
"Sure, we could walk together. New York isn't that safe at night."
Thunder nodded, glad the younger newsie was all right with walking together. He knew Jasper was happy with the decision as well.
"Can you drop me off at the lodge?"
He nodded again. "Sure can."
"I know, Jasper told me."
Thunder chuckled softly. "Did he now?" He playfully nudged his brother. "Not surprised."
"Can't be worse than Daddy's belt."
He raised an eyebrow. "I'm sure," he hesitated a moment. He wasn't too familiar with the names in Bronx. "Mr. Reed won't be too angry with you comin' in late. I can vouch for you since it is sorta Jasper's fault that you're late."
Jasper had a sheepish look on his face. "Sorry..."
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Jul 18, 2017 13:05:47 GMT -5
"Sure can." Thunder nodded.
"good, i'il probably get a earfull from miss Sand." he thought for a moment. "i guess that's only because she cares." he said coldly.
"Did he now?" Thunder nudged Jasper playfully. "Not surprised."
Thunder looked shocked at his last remark. or maybe it was suprise. Three Left didn't know which.
"I'm sure," Thunder hesitated. "Mr. Reed won't be too angry with you comin' in late.
I can vouch for you since it is sorta Jasper's fault that you're late." he finnished
"Sorry..." Jasper said with a sheepish look
Three Left shook his head. "i meant my real father, not mister Reed." he answered
after some thought he added, "besiddes i couldn't fail you like i failed Frank, i hope saving you will ease the pain. but we'ill see."
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Post by Thunder on Jul 18, 2017 15:13:35 GMT -5
"Good, I'll probably get a earfull from Miss Sand."
Thunder cracked a small grin. "I'm sure it won't be too bad."
"I guess that's only because she cares."
He nodded. Leaders had to establish rules for their newsies, but it wasn't to have control over them. It was because they cared.
"I meant my real father, not Me. Reed."
"Ahhh." Thunder nodded in understanding.
"Besides I couldn't fail you like I failed Frank, I hope saving you will ease the pain, but we'll see."
Jasper cocked his head curiously. "Who's Frank?"
Thunder gave his brother a light smack. "Jasper," he scolded, he would have given a good scolding right then and there but
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Jul 18, 2017 16:20:58 GMT -5
Thunder gave him a small grin. "I'm sure it won't be too bad."
"i hope you're right sir, i really do" Three Left said. nipping his pipe to keep warm
Thunder nodded, twice. Three Left was glad the older boy understood.
"Who's Frank?" Jasper asked.
Three Left clenched his jaw and avoided eye contact they could never see this side of him, it would ruin their friendship.
"he was my friend, the cold got to him." he answered. trying to sound calm. but it still came out angrier than he had hoped.
"Jasper," Thunder scolded. smacking his brother. Three Left felt his anger flood away.
"i dont want to talk about him." he said still avoiding eye contact.
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Post by Thunder on Jul 18, 2017 20:00:26 GMT -5
"I hope you're right, sir, I really do."
Thunder gave him a reassuring pat on the back. "Don't worry one bit. I'm here ta back you up."
"He was my friend, the cold got to him."
Jasper's eyes widened slightly. "Oh... I'm sorry."
"I don't want to talk about him."
Thunder pursed his lips and spoke softly, "You don't have to. An'," he looked up ahead. "Looks like we're at the lodge."
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Jul 19, 2017 14:04:09 GMT -5
"Don't worry one bit. I'm here ta back you up." knowing Thunder had his back, Three Left relaxed.
"Oh... I'm sorry." Jasper looked guilty. or was that ashamed? man, emotions were so tricky.
"its okay, just hard to talk about." his voice sounded colder then he would have liked.
"You don't have to. An'," Thunder spoke softly, "Looks like we're at the lodge." he said looking up
entering the lodge mister Reed was sitting at his desk. "well, so much for sneaking in." he thought.
"Harrison." the lodge owner said crossing his arms. uh oh real name Three Left just looked down at the wood floor.
"hi mister Reed" he said looking up.
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Post by Thunder on Jul 23, 2017 17:51:44 GMT -5
"It's okay, just hard to talk about."
Jasper nodded in understanding. He might not know exactly how Three Left felt, but he did understand loosing someone important to you that weren't your parents.
"Harrison."
Thunder pursed his lips. He could tell the lodge owner wasn't pleased. "Don't be angry with him, Mr. Reed. It's our fault that he's late." He gave his brother a light nudge.
Jasper quickly nodded and looked up at Mr. Reed apologetically. "I'm really sorry, Mr. Reed. I got stuck and Three Left went to get my brother for help." He turned s bit red in embarrassment. "It took awhile to get out... so that's why we are so late."
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Jul 24, 2017 10:56:54 GMT -5
"Don't be angry with him, Mr. Reed. It's our fault that he's late." Thunder said, giving his brother a light nudge.
Mr Reed nodded waiting for Jasper to tell him what happened.
"I'm really sorry, Mr. Reed." Jasper started "I got stuck and Three Left went to get my brother for help." he continued turning a bit red "It took awhile to get out... so that's why we are so late."
Mr Reed nodded in understanding and turned to Three Left. "go." he said pointing to the stairs. "and keep the noise down" Three Left hurried upstairs giving a quick wave to his new friends
"thank you for dropping him of safely. i wish you both a safe trip home." the lodge owner said extending his hand.
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Post by Thunder on Jul 26, 2017 19:05:13 GMT -5
Jasper gave his friend a small smile and waved as he went upstairs.
"Thank you for dropping him off safely. I wish you both a safe trip home."
Thunder nodded politely. "Any good newsie would have done the same." He accepted the lodge owner's hand and gave it a firm shake. "And thank you, I'm sure Jasper and I will make it home safe."
He smiled down at his brother and they both said their goodbyes before heading out back towards Staten. It had been quite the evening for the two of them. But one thing was certain, Jasper had a new friend.
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