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Post by Rip on Aug 23, 2017 20:05:38 GMT -5
"Well what ya wanna do fellas?"
"How about Chinatown then? It's a lot of fun over there. In the evenings, they light cool looking lanterns and stuff."
Rip nodded, waiting for Firecracker to make the final decision. Wherever it was, he wouldn't mind. He would just have to keep a low profile.
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Post by Firecracker on Aug 23, 2017 22:43:51 GMT -5
How about Chinatown then? It's a lot of fun over there. In the evenings, they light cool looking lanterns and stuff.
Firecracker smiled brightly. "Then let's go! I haven't been to Chinatown. Francis said he'd take me but he didn't get a change before I left. He said he thought I'd like it and it sounds like somethin!" She smiled in a whirl of words.
Hopping up out of her seat she looked around. "Which way is it?" She asked trying to determine the direction of their destination on her own. "That way?" Firecracker questioned more then stated as she pointed in a direction.
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Post by Sherlock on Aug 24, 2017 10:04:19 GMT -5
"Then let's go! I haven't been to Chinatown. Francis said he'd take me but he didn't get a chance before I left. He said he thought I'd like it and it sounds like somethin!"
Sherlock grinned. "It really is somethin'! They got a bunch a of weird, crazy masks of dragons and other things."
He enjoyed going over there. It was rather noisy with the yells of Chinese workers, but he liked it. It was different, and different in a good way.
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Post by Rip on Aug 24, 2017 10:07:04 GMT -5
"Which way is it? That way?"
Rip chuckled softly. "Close, just a little off." He pointed Firecracker in the right direction. "Real close though."
He smiled as Sherlock and Firecracker went on ahead. It was going to be a fun night.
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Post by Firecracker on Aug 25, 2017 8:35:54 GMT -5
It really is somethin'! They got a bunch a of weird, crazy masks of dragons and other things.
"That's nifty! I can't wait to see some. Can we try them on?" Firecracker asked practically bouncing with every step they took.
Close, just a little off. Real close though.
She smiled up at Rip as he pointed her in the right direction. "So this way?" She asked excitedly looking like she was about ready to run to Chinatown.
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Post by Sherlock on Aug 25, 2017 10:05:11 GMT -5
"That's nifty! I can't wait to see some. Can we try them on?"
Sherlock shrugged as he grinned. "I dunno. Never asked, but we can ask this time! I'm sure they wouldn't mind. They are actually pretty nice," he explained.
Some people thought the Chinese were loud and rude, but Sherlock found that most people seemed loud and rude until you got to know them. If you showed interest and that you cared, people could be really nice and friendly.
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Post by Rip on Aug 25, 2017 10:07:34 GMT -5
"So this way?"
Rip nodded, smiling. "Yep, it's not a long walk either," he mentioned, noting her eagerness.
In fact, they could see the lanterns in the distance. Seems like the Chinese were getting an early start with lighting them. It gave the place a mysterious Asian feel.
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Post by Firecracker on Aug 25, 2017 13:24:11 GMT -5
"I dunno. Never asked, but we can ask this time! I'm sure they wouldn't mind. They are actually pretty nice,
Firecracker smiled brightly. "We'll get to try on masks and all kinds of things! I'm sure we can do so much there." Firecracker added quickly as she waited for the boys to get up.
Yep, it's not a long walk either,
"Well let's get going then!" Firecracker said as she took their hands and pulled them along. "I don't wanna miss anything!"
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Post by Sherlock on Aug 25, 2017 15:33:29 GMT -5
"We'll get to try on masks and all kinds of things! I'm sure we can do so much there."
"Yeah!" Sherlock agreed. "It'll be a lot of fun!"
His smile widened as Firecracker grabbed his hand and tugged him along. This was fun!
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Post by Rip on Aug 25, 2017 15:37:07 GMT -5
"Well let's get going then! I don't wanna miss anything!"
Rip was rather surprised when Firecracker grabbed his hand as well. It wasn't exactly a common occurrence from him, and somehow, he didn't mind. Maybe he needed this. A friend like Sherlock had in her.
He chuckled a bit. "I don't think will miss a thing."
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Post by Firecracker on Aug 25, 2017 19:25:13 GMT -5
Yeah! It'll be a lot of fun
Firecracker smiled. "It's gunna be great!"
I don't think will miss a thing.
"But we might!" She said still pulling the boys along. "We'll just make sure we see everything!" Firecracker slowed once Chinatown came into view. It was amazing...everything was so beautiful.
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Post by Sherlock on Aug 25, 2017 19:29:23 GMT -5
"It's gunna be great!"
Sherlock just grinned and watched his friend as they finally reached Chinatown. He couldn't wait to see her reaction to all the strange but rather interesting things to see. The weird masks and magnificent dragons! It was such a sight to see.
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Post by Rip on Aug 25, 2017 19:32:53 GMT -5
"But we might! We'll just make sure we see everything!"
Rip shook his head and chuckled. "Take your time, this place doesn't close up early like most places," he assured her.
He glanced around taking in the sight. It had been awhile since he had been there and it never ceased to amaze him how different Chinatown was to the rest of New York.
"Might even grab a bite to eat here if you're interested."
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Post by Firecracker on Aug 25, 2017 19:49:17 GMT -5
Take your time, this place doesn't close up early like most places,
Firecracker smiled. "It's so pretty...everything..." she said in awe.
Might even grab a bite to eat here if you're interested
"We can eat? That'd be great. It smells good too. Can we really get food...?" She asked looking up at Rip.
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Post by Sherlock on Aug 25, 2017 19:58:12 GMT -5
"It's so pretty... everything..."
Sherlock gave her a broad grin. "Ain't it? I think it looks best in the evening with all the lanterns being put up and stuff."
He led her towards the shops, exploring the strange items being sold.
"Might even grab a bite to eat here if you're interested."
Sherlock looked up at his brother in surprise. "Really?"
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Post by Rip on Aug 25, 2017 20:00:25 GMT -5
"We can eat? That'd be great. It smells good too. Can we really get food...?"
"Really?"
Rip just smiled and nodded. "Yeah, if you two are hungry, we definitely can get somethin' ta eat."
He might not frequent the area often, but he did know of a few good places around here to eat at. The food was good and it wasn't too expensive. He could afford it.
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Post by Firecracker on Aug 25, 2017 21:09:30 GMT -5
Ain't it? I think it looks best in the evening with all the lanterns being put up and stuff.
"It's just...I dunno. It's amazing." Firecracker said as she ran her fingers over some of the items. "It's all so pretty..." she said still awe struck.
Really?
Yeah, if you two are hungry, we definitely can get somethin' ta eat
"Can we really eat here?" She asked kinda surprised. "I mean ya got us drinks and eating here would be something...It smells so good though!"
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Post by Sherlock on Aug 26, 2017 17:12:34 GMT -5
"It's just... I dunno. It's amazing. It's all so pretty."
Sherlock nodded as he inspected some of the strange pottery. "It is. Very amazing and just all around wow, huh?"
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Post by Rip on Aug 26, 2017 17:23:54 GMT -5
"Can we really eat here? I mean ya got us drinks and eating here would be something... It smells so good though."
Rip chuckled. "It's not a problem at all," he promised. "Money ain't nothin' ta worry about."
He glanced around at the signs to see if he could spot any of the familiar restaurants. There was one by a fortune teller if he remembered correctly.
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Post by Firecracker on Aug 26, 2017 17:31:18 GMT -5
It is. Very amazing and just all around wow, huh?
Firecracker nodded a bit. "It is..." she stopped and picked up a silk ribbon. "Look how pretty..." Firecracker seemed entranced by the simple yet elegant design of the jade green ribbon that she held.
It's not a problem at all, Money ain't nothin' ta worry about.
"Thank you." She said with a smile. "Are you sure? I mean...I don't want to impose or be trouble." She said as she looked back down at the ribbon in her hand.
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Post by Sherlock on Aug 27, 2017 18:11:34 GMT -5
"It is... Look how how pretty..."
Sherlock nodded, also admiring the ribbon. "Why don't you try it on?" he suggested. "There's a mirror over there."
The green would really make her eyes pop out. He thought she would look very pretty with the ribbon in her hair.
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Post by Rip on Aug 27, 2017 18:18:00 GMT -5
"It us... Look how pretty..."
"Why don't you try it on? There's a mirror over there."
Rip's eyes softened considerably as he watched the two interact inside the Chinese ribbon shop. It made him think of his younger days with his cousin. She would have loved a day like this. She probably would have gotten along with Firecracker. A sad grin tugged at his lips. She also probably would have dragged him to join them inside the shop.
"Thank you. Are you sure? I mean... I don't want to impose or be trouble."
He shook his head. "I'm sure. It ain't a problem at all."
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Post by Firecracker on Aug 27, 2017 18:28:51 GMT -5
Why don't you try it on? There's a mirror over there.
She looked up at Sherlock. "Alright she smiled happily as she bounced over to the mirror. Carefully tying the delicate fabric in her hair she admired the way it looked. She couldnt help but to stare. Firecracker felt pretty. Which was a feet for a girl who worked on a ranch previously.
I'm sure. It ain't a problem at all.
"Thank ya." She said again smiling at him.
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Post by Sherlock on Sept 13, 2017 10:23:43 GMT -5
"Alright."
Sherlock smiled as she tied the ribbon in her hair. It looked great on her. Matched her eyes nicely.
"It looks great on ya," he complimented Firecracker with a grin.
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Post by Rip on Sept 13, 2017 10:26:32 GMT -5
"Thank ya."
Rip cracked a smile back at her. "Whenever you two are done here we can head over ta eat. Not a long walk from here."
He kept an eye on them while also glancing around. It was getting a little late. He didn't know what happened around here at such an hour. There was no way he was going to risk it.
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