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Post by Blondie on Dec 2, 2017 21:44:18 GMT -5
”Long as ya practice ya will be alright.”
Blondie cracked a rather crooked smile. “Sounds good ta me,” he replied returning a light punch. It seemed that as long as he stayed with Bandit, he would fit in just fine.
”I just didn’t block him. ‘Sides I had worse. And they fixed me up. Was out of the game for a bit but I learned ta block quick.”
He nodded. Another thing to keep in mind. He hadn’t fought much so he didn’t really know where to start. Now he at least knew how important it was to block your opponent.
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Post by Bandit on Dec 2, 2017 22:03:13 GMT -5
Sounds good ta me,
Bandit smiled some as Blondie returned the playful punch even though he had hit a bruise it was nice having someone to talk to. Especially someone who was interested in fighting. He liked teaching someone to fight back. Bandit’s easy smile he always seemed to have faltered some. It made him think of his brother. He wished he could have helped his brother by teaching him to fight...
He quickly shook off the emotion. They didn’t need to worry about that. He slung his arm around Blondie’s shoulders. “Ya and me kid were gunna take da ring by storm.” He chuckled. “We’ll practice till ya think you’re ready for the ring. Don’t want ya getting too hurt.”
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Post by Blondie on Dec 2, 2017 22:24:21 GMT -5
”Ya and me kid were gunna take da ring by storm.”
To say Blondie was surprised would be an understatement as Bandit threw his arm over his shoulders. It wasn’t something he had seen coming, but it wasn’t unwanted. This was the closest he had ever gotten to a newsie before.
”We’ll practice till ya think you’re ready for the ring. Don’t want ya getting too hurt.”
He nodded and smiled. “Yeah, sounds like a good plan. Very good plan.”
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Post by Bandit on Dec 2, 2017 22:32:11 GMT -5
Yeah, sounds like a good plan. Very good plan.
“You’ll knock the guy out first punch.” Bandit chuckled. “It’ll be great!”
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Post by Blondie on Dec 3, 2017 12:06:48 GMT -5
"You'll knock the guy out first punch. It'll be great!"
Blondie just smiled as he shook his head. He wasn't too sure about that, but perhaps with a lot of practice that would one day be feasible.
"So um...where exactly is the place you fight at?" It would be good to know if he ever considered going there by himself.
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Post by Bandit on Dec 4, 2017 21:56:09 GMT -5
So um...where exactly is the place you fight at?
“It’s back this way. Not to far from the lodge so it’s nice when ya have a bad day.” He said turning them back around. “Well head that way on the way back.”
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Post by Blondie on Dec 6, 2017 16:21:15 GMT -5
“It’s back this way. Not to far from the lodge so it’s nice when ya have a bad day.”
Blondie nodded. Well that was comforting. He would hate to have a long walk back if things ended poorly at the ring.
"We'll head that way on the way back.”
He nodded again. "All right sounds great."
It would give him a chance to see what he was getting himself into.
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Post by Bandit on Dec 7, 2017 22:13:28 GMT -5
All right sounds great.
Bandit smiled some. He was glad to have someone else around. He felt more like himself then he had in a bit. He liked talking about boxing too. It was great to find himself like this. “It’s back this way. Out a the way a bit.” Bandit said leading the way.
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Post by Blondie on Dec 7, 2017 23:58:46 GMT -5
”It’s back this way. Out a the way a bit.”
Blondie nodded. A shiver ran down his back. He felt the thrill of a new adventure. This was the reason why he left home. He wanted to do more than just stick around being sick and ignored in some fancy home. He wanted to live!
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Post by Bandit on Dec 25, 2017 12:07:08 GMT -5
Bandit lead the way back towards the ring. It was familiar and easy. As they came closer there was a crowd around the ring. The start of a new fight. “Might get ta see some of the fellas fight.” He smiled a bit at Blondie.
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Post by Blondie on Dec 25, 2017 12:16:39 GMT -5
”Might get ta see some of the fellas fight.”
Blondie did his best to hide his nervousness. Seeing an actual fight wasn’t something he had done befor. But this was his new life now. It couldn’t be that bad, right? Besides... this would give him the chance to really live like a kid on the streets. This was a place where you literally had to fight to survive. This wasn’t Bronx anymore.
“Can’t wait.”
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Post by Bandit on Dec 25, 2017 12:52:22 GMT -5
Can’t wait
Bandit smiled. “It’ll be great.” He moved to the front almost in front of the ring. Bandit made room for Blondie. “Come on kid.” Bandit waved Blondie up. The fight was taking a while to start up. It was usually already started by now...
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Post by Blondie on Dec 25, 2017 12:57:23 GMT -5
”It’ll be great.”
Blondie cracked a crooked grin as he followed Bandit. It was rather crowded and uncomfortable, but Bandit managed to get them towards the front to see the fight. He felt a bit uneasy as to be so close but it also was exciting. His heart was racing as Bandit helped him scoot even closer to the fight. This was crazy!
“Whoa...” he let out a breath that he had been holding in.
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Post by Bandit on Dec 25, 2017 16:07:16 GMT -5
Whoa
Bandit smiled as he looked over at Bandit. “It’ll be good. Just wait for it...”
“Oi! Bandit!” The man taking bets shouted at him. “We’re our a challenger. Ya feel like getting the snot beat out of ya again or ya still down for this mornin?”
“I can take a hit Roger. But ya want me ya do a double fight I’m gettin another cut. No cheatin me out of my winnings.” Bandit smirked. He looked over at Blondie. “Ya don’t let anyone push ya back. And watch ya pockets.” He smirked as he put a hand on his shoulder. “Can ya handle it here alone for a fight?”
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Post by Blondie on Dec 25, 2017 16:20:02 GMT -5
”It’ll be good. Just wait for it...”
Blondie nodded, eager for things to get started.
”Oi! Bandit! We’re out a challenger. Ya feel like getting the snot beat out of ya again or ya still down for this morning?”
He nearly jumped back in surprise as a man shouted at Bandit. He did not see that one coming.
”Can ya handle it her along for a fight?”
Everything Bandit said was a bit of a blur as the crowd started getting noisy, but he caught the gist of it. He nodded and motioned for Bandit to get going. He could handle himself for a few minutes. He might not be extremely streetwise, but he knew enough to keep his money safe and himself semi safe.
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Post by Bandit on Dec 25, 2017 18:10:37 GMT -5
Bandit nodded a bit and slid up into the ring. “See ya after kid.” Bandit smiled with a wink as he got ready for a fight. He would regret this later but now he felt good. Just as he finished it seemed the bell rang and they were fighting. He blocked a few hits and got a few good jabs in. That was before the guy he was fighting got a few good hits on his side. Bandit lost his balance and his blocks failed as he was punched in the face. Bandit gave a small smile as he received a few more hits. This guy would tire out before Bandit was knocked out.
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Post by Blondie on Dec 25, 2017 21:21:28 GMT -5
”See ya after kid,”
Blondie smiled back and stood back a little, getting more of a feel of the place now. It was bustling and exciting. The atmosphere was like nothing Blondie had ever experienced before. It was the best feeling he had had since he left Bronx. It was nice... he missed Bronx, but he felt like he could grow to love Queens.
He watched Bandit fight, slightly concerned about his new friend but sure that he could handle himself. Though... there was something about him that seemed so very family. Blondie found himself watching his new friend more closely during the fight. Somehow that smile... that smile revealed who he really was.
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Post by Bandit on Dec 25, 2017 21:54:22 GMT -5
Bandit kept a smile on his face as his opponent got a few more good hits in the fight. He could handle this. Bandit could tell this guy was getting tired. Another pretty good hit to the face. Bandit just smiled and spit out some blood. He let himself get hit a few more times. This guy was tired. And that’s when Bandit striked. He placed several good punches and he had his notorious half smile the whole time he finished the fight. He knocked the guy outwith one final strike to the face. As Roger came to declare the winner Bandit still had a smile and when he found Blondie in the crowd he gave the other boy a quick wink. He took his winning and shook the match off as he climbed out of the ring and moved towards his friend.
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Post by Blondie on Dec 25, 2017 21:58:02 GMT -5
Blondie smiled as his friend smiled back at him, but his smile was a little more tight and more serious. He just had to know for sure... As Bandit finally made his way over to him, Blondie decided it was time to make his move.
“Can we talk somewere a little more quiet? I got a question for you,” he said in a low voice.
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Post by Bandit on Dec 25, 2017 22:17:54 GMT -5
Can we talk somewere a little more quiet? I got a question for you,
“Yeah sure kid.” Bandit smiled as he wiped his face. He lead them closer to the lodge but kept them in a quiet alley. “What’s on ya mind kid?”
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Post by Blondie on Dec 25, 2017 22:31:30 GMT -5
”Yeah sure kid. What’s on ya mind kid?”
Blondie hesitated but knew he needed to know for sure. “You’re name... it doesn’t happen ta be Vincent Baker, is it?”
He watched him carefully, wondering if his guess was correct.
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Post by Bandit on Dec 25, 2017 22:44:42 GMT -5
You’re name... it doesn’t happen ta be Vincent Baker, is it?
Bandit’s face dropped and he grabbed Blondie’s collar. “Who are you?” He growled as glared at Blondie. “Did they send you?”
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Post by Blondie on Dec 25, 2017 23:09:55 GMT -5
”Who are you? Did they send you?”
Blondie winced at Bandit’s tight grip. “Lewis... Lewis Bruner,” he managed to choke out. “And... no one,” he managed to push Bandit away so he could breath. “No one sent me... I figured this out on my own.”
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Post by Bandit on Dec 25, 2017 23:35:44 GMT -5
Lewis... Lewis Bruner,
Bandit scrunched his face. “You’re the Bruner kid?” He asked looking confused.
And... no one, No one sent me... I figured this out on my own.
“Why ya here?” Bandit asked confused. “What...why are ya here?” He rubbed his head. “I don’t get it.”
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Post by Blondie on Dec 25, 2017 23:42:12 GMT -5
”You’re the Bruner kid?”
Blondie nodded, rubbing his neck some. “Y-yeah... that’d be me.”
”Why ya here? What... why are ya here? I don’t get it.”
He straightened his shirt and shrugged. “I’m guessin’ maybe the same reason you are,” was his soft reply.
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