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Post by Firecracker on Mar 13, 2017 18:51:49 GMT -5
Good idea
She smiled looking down to hide a small blush.
"Lots! They have the best books in Queens.
"Best books huh?" Firecracker cocked her head. "I'll stop by sometime maybe."
Yeah, I've never been but I've heard they all sorts of fun rides and games. And lots of food and candy!
"It sounds great! I can't wait to go!" She smiled brightly. "When should we go you think?" She asked happily.
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Post by Sherlock on Mar 13, 2017 20:32:36 GMT -5
"Best books huh? I'll stop by sometime maybe."
Sherlock grinned. "The best. I like going ta Queens library better than the others. They usually get new books sooner than the other boroughs."
"It sounds great! I can't wait to go!"
He gave her a sheepish smile. "I know what you mean. I can't wait either."
"When should we go you think?"
He shrugged before tapping his chin thoughtfully. "How about Sunday? I don't have school then and it's open then. How's that sound?"
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Post by Firecracker on Mar 13, 2017 21:08:44 GMT -5
The best. I like going ta Queens library better than the others. They usually get new books sooner than the other boroughs.
Firecracker shrugged a bit and kept walking. "I'd wanna just read somethin...I ain't to great at readin in general...but I figure books might make it easier ta read."
I know what you mean. I can't wait either.
She smiled happily at him and kept walking. "We'll play all the games and eat everything we can and then we'll collapse from how full we are." She smiled excitedly.
How about Sunday? I don't have school then and it's open then. How's that sound?
"That sounds perfect! Meet you at the boys lodge?" She asked excitedly.
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Post by Sherlock on Mar 14, 2017 10:06:42 GMT -5
"I'd wanna just read somethin...I ain't to great at readin in general...but I figure books might make it easier ta read."
Sherlock nodded slightly. "Well you know what they say, practice makes perfect. I'm sure you'll get the hang of reading in no time."
"We'll play all the games and eat everything we can and then we'll collapse from how full we are."
He laughed softly and grinned. "Yeah that sounds like a great plan."
"That sounds perfect! Meet you at the boys lodge?"
He nodded. "Sure, that'll work."
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Post by Firecracker on Mar 17, 2017 15:42:53 GMT -5
Well you know what they say, practice makes perfect. I'm sure you'll get the hang of reading in no time.
"That's what I was thinking." Firecracker smiled happily as they made their way to the boarder.
Yeah that sounds like a great plan.
She smiled brightly. "It'll be so much fun!"
Sure, that'll work
"Great!" Firecracker squeaked as she almost dropped her remaining papers again.
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Post by Sherlock on Mar 17, 2017 21:39:04 GMT -5
"That's what I was thinking."
Sherlock grinned. "They also say great minds think alike!"
"It'll be so much fun!"
His grin widened. "I'm looking forward ta it already!"
"Great!"
He chuckled softly. "Careful with your papes!" Sherlock glanced around and paused. "Well, we're at the border. You might want to either sell those papes real quick or hide him. Don't wanna get soaked for selling in the wrong borough," he warned.
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Post by Firecracker on Mar 17, 2017 23:10:15 GMT -5
They also say great minds think alike!
Firecracker laughed. "They do do they?"
I'm looking forward ta it already!
"It's gunna be somethin else!" She squeaked happily.
Careful with your papes!
Firecracker laughed as she steadied herself. This was the best thing for her after striking out on finding her brother. She didn't even notice Sherlock had stopped walking till she was a few paces ahead of him.
Well, we're at the border. You might want to either sell those papes real quick or hide him. Don't wanna get soaked for selling in the wrong borough
She paled a bit and moved back closer to Sherlock. She hadn't remembered all these rules when she was younger. She just sold papers with her brother. Then again he probably made sure she stayed away from it. Firecracker moved to sell a few of her papers then folded the rest up where they were out of sight. "This alright?" She asked cautiously looking over at Sherlock.
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Post by Sherlock on Mar 18, 2017 13:29:28 GMT -5
"They do do they?"
Sherlock shrugged but was still grinning. "Yep, that's what they say."
"It's gunna be somethin else!"
"It sure is," he agreed.
It would be exciting yet a little scary going into Brooklyn. Rip would be very upset if he ever found out, which made the whole trip that more exciting!
"This alright?"
He nodded. "That should be fine, but don't worry! My brother won't soak you," Sherlock assured her. "I just don't know about the other boys. I haven't really met 'em, but I know most boroughs don't like it when you sell papes from another borough in theirs."
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Post by Firecracker on Mar 18, 2017 22:13:21 GMT -5
Yep, that's what they say.
Firecracker smiled. "Well that's something."
It sure is
"Ya thinking about getting caught?" She asked with a mischievous smile. "It'll be great."
That should be fine, but don't worry! My brother won't soak you, I just don't know about the other boys. I haven't really met 'em, but I know most boroughs don't like it when you sell papes from another borough in theirs
She nodded a bit. "Alright...this is gunna be fun. Is your brother nice?"
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Post by Sherlock on Mar 19, 2017 9:40:53 GMT -5
"Well that's something."
Sherlock nodded. "Ain't it?" he laughed softly.
"Ya thinking about getting caught? It'll be great."
He grinned mischievously. "Nawww wouldn't want to get caught but then again it could be fun."
"Alright...this is gunna be fun. Is your brother nice?"
Sherlock nodded again. "My brother's great. He's a bit rough around the edges but he's pretty nice."
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Post by Firecracker on Mar 19, 2017 12:56:31 GMT -5
Ain't it?
Firecracker nodded a bit as she smiled at him. She really needed a friend and talking to Sherlock was definitely rejuvenating.
Nawww wouldn't want to get caught but then again it could be fun."
"That's part of the fun! Almost getting caught. Think about how great it'll be when we get away!" Firecracker said excitedly. She couldn't wait for this trip to the park.
My brother's great. He's a bit rough around the edges but he's pretty nice.
She smiled a bit as she stood by Sherlock shifting on her feet a bit. "I'm sure he's great. I can't wait to meet him."
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Post by Sherlock on Mar 19, 2017 17:49:11 GMT -5
"That's part of the fun! Almost getting caught. Think about how great it'll be when we get away!"
Sherlock nodded, grin widening. "Yeah! That'll be the best. Sounds like a lot of fun. Can't wait!0
"I'm sure he's great. I can't wait to meet him."
He felt a little nervous about introducing someone to his brother, but he was excited at the same time. He was sure Rip would love his new friend as much as he did. He glanced up and grinned as he saw his brother in the distance. His smile soon changed into a frown as he noticed that Rip had quite the shiner on his face. What had happened to him?
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Post by Firecracker on Mar 29, 2017 8:47:49 GMT -5
Yeah! That'll be the best. Sounds like a lot of fun. Can't wait!
Firecracker smiled. "This is gunna be so fun!" She squeaked excitedly.
She stood quietly next to Sherlock shifting her weight between each foot. He seemed happy by the look of a distant figure it that changed as the person came closer. Looks like he got in a fight but Firecracker knew this wasn't for her to but in. She stayed quiet hoping to let the brothers talk this out.
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Post by Rip on Mar 31, 2017 19:33:28 GMT -5
Rip quickened his pace as he got closer to the border. It would be nice to see his little brother again. The last visit had been months ago. He was feeling a little guilty for putting Sherlock on the back burner. Revenge on Spot had a tendency to have a high priority.
A small smile graced his lips as he spotted his brother waiting by the border. It faded, however, when he spotted that Sherlock had brought a friend. He wasn't too thrilled with this fact, but it wasn't like it would cause much harm. At least, he hoped it wouldn't. Last thing he wanted was someone hurting his brother.
"Hi," he greeted his brother a little gruffly. He cleared his throat some and nodded towards Firecracker. "Who's your friend?"
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Post by Sherlock on Mar 31, 2017 19:36:34 GMT -5
"This is gunna be so fun!"
Sherlock grinned once more as he nodded in agreement. It would be alot of fun. "I'm already counting down the minutes," he joked happily.
"Hi."
He pursed his lips some. Rip sounded a bit irritated. He hoped he hadn't done anything wrong...
"Who's your friend?"
Sherlock immediately perked up. Looks like Rip was just feeling a little grumpy. He wasn't mad. "This is my friend Firecracker," he introduced with a smile as he turned toward her. "Firecracker, this is my brother Matthias."
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Post by Firecracker on Apr 2, 2017 10:41:36 GMT -5
I'm already counting down the minutes,
Firecracker grinned from ear to ear hearing that. She couldn't wait and she was glad he was excited too. As Sherlock's brother came closer she shifteda but uneasily. He didn't seem happy. He was also kinda scary looking. Firecracker hid her feelings well at smiled up at Sherlock's brother once he got to the boarder.
This is my friend Firecracker, Firecracker, this is my brother Matthias.
She stuck out her hand towards the older boy and smiled bright. "It's nice ta meet ya." She said cheerfully. "Sherlock has gone on and on about you and I can't believe I'm meeting you!" Firecracker said in a quick whirlwind of words.
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Post by Rip on Apr 2, 2017 13:01:35 GMT -5
"This is my friend Firecracker."
Rip raised an eyebrow. It wasn't surprising for Sherlock to have friends, just a little odd for him to bring one here. He was okay with it as long as it stayed quiet.
"It's nice ta meet ya."
He nodded shaking her hand quickly. "Same ta you," he said politely. He owed Sherlock that much.
"Sherlock has gone on and on about you and I can't believe I'm meeting you!"
Rip raised his eyebrow once more and glanced over at his brother. "Oh has he?"
To be honest, that made him a little uneasy. Oh sure he knew his brother would talk about him... the question was what? He hoped the kid had sense not to make a slip when talking about him.
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Post by Sherlock on Apr 2, 2017 13:23:39 GMT -5
Sherlock fidgeted some, slightly worried about how well his brother would get along with his new friend. He had his fingers crossed just in case!
"Oh has he?"
He gave his brother a sheepish look. He knew Rip didn't care for him talking too much about him, so he tried to keep it at a minimum, but it could be so hard!
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Post by Firecracker on Apr 2, 2017 16:22:39 GMT -5
Same ta you,
Firecracker smiled brightly. This wasn a small bad as she thought it would be.
"Oh has he?"
She nodded some and looked up at Sherlock. Was she not supposed to say that? "He talked about you the whole way over here. Could tell he loves ya a lot." Firecracker smiled. "I'm sorry if I wasn't supposed to have said anything about him talking about ya. It's somethin we have in common. He's gunna help me find my brother and then we'll I'm sure I'll be the one talking about my brother." She said in a quick breath. "I'm sorry should I go? Am I talking to much? You probably want to talk with each other. Sorry I'll just...um..." firecracker looked around a bit awkwardly not sure what to do.
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Post by Rip on Apr 2, 2017 18:37:56 GMT -5
"He talked about you the whole way over here. Could tell he loves ya a lot."
A slight smirk talked at his lips. Rip always felt a twinge of pride when his brother spoke highly of him. At least there was someone who believed in him still.
"I'm sorry if I wasn't supposed to have said anything about him talking about ya. "
He shook his head. "It's fine." He ruffled Sherlock's hair. "Kiddo runs his mout' sometimes. I got used ta it."
"It's somethin we have in common. He's gunna help me find my brother and then we'll I'm sure I'll be the one talking about my brother."
Rip raised an eyebrow. "Find your brother?"
He wasn't about to butt in on his brother and friend's business, but hey, he was a little curious and cautious. Got to make sure the little brother stays safe you know.
"I'm sorry should I go? Am I talking to much? You probably want to talk with each other. Sorry I'll just...um..."
Rip chuckled his first real chuckle in a long time. "Naw, you're fine." A more nostalgic smile appeared on his lips. "I don't mind. I've had my time with chatterboxes. I can handle it," he assured.
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Post by Sherlock on Apr 2, 2017 19:16:34 GMT -5
"Kiddo runs his mout' sometimes. I got used ta it."
Sherlock made a slight face. "Hey! I do not..." He huffed a bit but smiled. It was good to have some fun bantering with his brother.
"I don't mind. I've had my time with chatterboxes. I can handle it."
He sombered a bit as he noted Rip's nostalgic smile. He wondered if he was thinking about who he thought it was...
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Post by Firecracker on Apr 3, 2017 0:15:04 GMT -5
It's fine. Kiddo runs his mout' sometimes. I got used ta it.
Firecracker smiled brightly watching the brothers interact. She couldn't wait to find her brother and for Sherlock and Mathias to meet him. They'd all get along and it'd be great. She just knew it would be.
Find your brother?
She nodded a bit. "Mhm! He sent me out west and said he was gunna come so I found us a place and somewhere to stay and work but he never came out. I figured I'd come back this way and find him. He's my big brother and he keeps his promises. Was out there to see if maybe he would come." Firecracker looked down then looked over at Sherlock. "But your brother is so handy! He already marked all of Harlem off my list and said he'd talk ta some of his friends for me. At this rate might find him by the end of the week!" Firecracker smiled up at Mathias. She really was happy to meet him and Sherlock. This was going to be great!
Naw, you're fine. I don't mind. I've had my time with chatterboxes. I can handle it,
"Really? Cause I don't mind leavin ya be. Sherlock's excited ta see you and we'll I don't wanna get in the way." She looked up at Mathias. "Ya can just tell me ta go and I can wait somewhere over here for Sherlock ta come back this way. I'm just really glad I got to meet you!" She smiled happily.
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Post by Rip on Apr 6, 2017 10:59:10 GMT -5
"Mhm! He sent me out west and said he was gunna come so I found us a place and somewhere to stay and work but he never came out. I figured I'd come back this way and find him. He's my big brother and he keeps his promises. Was out there to see if maybe he would come."
Rip raised an eyebrow. So her brother sent her out west? Now that actually sounded like a good idea. He glanced over at his brother. If things started getting out of hand... he might have to do that to Sherlock. He had the funds. But thinking back to Firecracker, he couldn't think of any guys that matched her or her brother. Could be someone that had already left his borough for all he knew.
"Don't know if I know 'im," Rip answered honestly. "What's his name?"
"But your brother is so handy! He already marked all of Harlem off my list and said he'd talk ta some of his friends for me. At this rate might find him by the end of the week!"
A proud smile tugged as his lip as he gave his brother a pat on the pack. "Yep, that's Sherlock. He's a smart one."
"Really? Cause I don't mind leavin ya be. Sherlock's excited ta see you and we'll I don't wanna get in the way. Ya can just tell me ta go and I can wait somewhere over here for Sherlock ta come back this way. I'm just really glad I got to meet you!"
Rip looked down at the girl thoughtfully. She didn't seem so bad. And well, it was good to actually be able to see that Sherlock had friends. "It's fine really. Sherlock here enjoys company, an' I don't mind a bit," he assured.
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Post by Sherlock on Apr 6, 2017 11:03:46 GMT -5
"But your brother is so handy! He already marked all of Harlem off my list and said he'd talk ta some of his friends for me. At this rate might find him by the end of the week!"
Sherlock blushed at her praise as he rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. "Aw well... I don't know about by the end of the week."
"Yep, that's Sherlock. He's a smart one."
He grinned up at his brother. It was always great to hear Rip praise him. He missed it.
"It's fine really. Sherlock here enjoys company, an' I don't mind a bit."
Sherlock nodded in confirmation. "It's fine, Firecracker. Matthias doesn't mind so you can spend the rest of the day with us."
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Post by Firecracker on Apr 9, 2017 14:43:15 GMT -5
"Don't know if I know 'im, What's his name?
"His name is Francis. Francis Sullivan." Firecracker said with a smile. "Ya heard of him?" She asked hopeful.
"Aw well... I don't know about by the end of the week
Yep, that's Sherlock. He's a smart one.
She smiled brightly. "I think we'll find him soon."
It's fine really. Sherlock here enjoys company, an' I don't mind a bit,
It's fine, Firecracker. Matthias doesn't mind so you can spend the rest of the day with us.
Firecracker smiled brightly. "Really? That's great! Thank you guys!" She squealed happily. "This will be fun!"
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