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Post by Spot Conlon on Dec 18, 2019 19:23:24 GMT -5
Christmas was just around the corner. It always came sooner than expected. All the boys were in a hurry to sell and get back inside where it was warm. Most of the boys were downstairs helping Mr. O'Quinns set up the Christmas tree.
Spot would normally be down there, watching and supervising. But not this year. He was stepping back to let Bridges have more of a lead. He planned on officially stepping down after the new year. For now, he was just watering things from a distance. Slowly giving Bridges confidence and more control. He focused all his attention in letting Bridges lead the way he wanted to. Spot didn't want Brooklyn to stay "his" Brooklyn. It was time for a change.
And well, for once in his life, Spot was actually okay with this change. Which was probably why for the first time in forever, he wasn't going to stay in Brooklyn for Christmas.
He pursed his lips as he closed his small carpet bag. That should be everything. It was time to head out.
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Dec 20, 2019 18:55:05 GMT -5
Three Left had bought some gifts. a small wooden train set for Jasper, a book for Thunder. and a black scarf for Spot. seeing Spot he stood up straight,
"hello mister Conlon. i have a few gifts for you, Jasper and mister Thunder." he paused a moment.
"could you see to it that they get them?"
he asked in the most polite tone of he could muster, while holding out two paper bags towards the Brooklyn leader.
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Post by Spot Conlon on Dec 22, 2019 14:52:53 GMT -5
Spot has just grabbed his cane and placed his best slingshot in the pocket of his jacket when he heard the door to the bunk room open.
"Hello, Mr. Conlon. I have a few gifts for you, Jasper, and Thunder."
He was surprised to see Three Left. Even more surprised to think that the young boy wanted to give him a present. It made sense for him to want to give something to Jasper, but to him?
"Could you see to it that they get them?"
He gave Three Left a small smile and accepted the bags. "Yeah, I can do that."
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Dec 23, 2019 8:53:14 GMT -5
"Yeah, I can do that." mister Conlon smiled at him. he must be in a good mood. the younger boy thought.
this was the first time they met, but the older boy seemed to know him. or at least know of him. it made sense to Three Left, that Jasper could have talked about him.
"did he like the hat? Jasper i mean." he asked stuffing his pipe.
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Post by Spot Conlon on Jan 9, 2020 16:57:47 GMT -5
"Did he like the hat? Jasper I mean."
Spot gave him a puzzled look. "Hat?"
Come to think of it, Jasper has said something about something about a hat or something like that... He didn't really remember. Last visit, he just had some many things on his mind that he hadn't really paid much attention to his little brother. The thought made him feel rather guilty. But, that would all change soon. When he moved... though it was going to be hard. He didn't want to leave Brooklyn, but he was more motivated to move than he had ever been.
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Jan 18, 2020 10:56:19 GMT -5
after nipping his pipe a few times, Three Left continued. "we met eachother at sheepshead, Jasper and i. it was the best fun i've had in months."
he had decided not to tell the part where Jasper had gotten stuck, his friend could tell his big brother himself, if he wanted to.
"so, how is Cloud doing these days, mister Conlon?" he asked politely, changing the subject.
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Post by Spot Conlon on Feb 17, 2020 20:55:43 GMT -5
"We met each other at Sheepshead, Jasper and I. It was the best fun I've had in months."
Spot vaguely remembered hearing something about Jasper being at Sheepshead. Thunder hadn't been too happy or something, but Jasper had been excited to have made a friend. He should have connected the dots sooner.
"So, how is Cloud doing these days, Mister Conlon?"
"Cloud?" Spot had to think when was the last time he had spoken with his bird. He had been busy with Bridges and straightening things out with the older boys that he hadn't really had time to talk to Cloud. "Oh... he's doing fine." At least, he hoped he was. Cloud wasn't the healthiest of the boys and was prone to getting lost. He really had more to do before he left Brooklyn for good.
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Feb 21, 2020 21:04:24 GMT -5
"Cloud? Oh... he's doing fine." Three Left heard a hint of doubt in the leaders voice, but decided, it was best, to not call the older boy out on it.
"i have heard you're leaving the newsie live behind" he shouldn't know that information, but he was quite nosy at times, and had overheard Sands talking about it. "so, whats next mister Conlon? most jobs aren't open for us Irishman." unlike most newsies Three Left wasn't afraid of Spot. or anything for that matter, it got him hurt sometimes. he had never discussed, his lack of fear with his leader, but he thought she knew, or atleast suspected.
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Post by Spot Conlon on Feb 25, 2020 22:43:18 GMT -5
"I have heard you're leaving the newsie life behind."
Spot sighed. "Yeah..." Being leader of a borough often meant that everyone knew about your movements... He had hoped to move out as quietly as possible, but of course, that was too much to ask for. And well, of course everyone was going to talk about it. Spot had been leader of Brooklyn for such a long time. Hardly anyone remembered a time without Spot.
"So, what's next Mister Conlon? Most jobs aren't open for us Irishmen."
He gave him a slightly sharp look. "Shouldn't you be heading' back ta the Bronx?" He tried not to be too sharp with his tone, but he was getting a bit tired with people asking about what he planned on doing next. He had really tried holding back his temper, but it was difficult. He already snapped at Mr. O'Quinns, Lacey, Thunder, and Bridges about this subject... He really shouldn't be snapping at Three Left over it too.
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Post by Three Left O'Neal on Feb 26, 2020 16:58:27 GMT -5
"Shouldn't you be heading' back ta the Bronx?" the warning didn't come through, but the glare he recieved was a message that even he couldn't misunderstand.
""my apologies sir." he said in a slightly cold tone. "yes i should be heading back, tell Jasper i said hello." had he just ordered the king of Brooklyn? "please." he quickly added. good, now it was a question.
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Post by Spot Conlon on Mar 24, 2020 22:20:03 GMT -5
"My apologies, sir. Yes, I should be heading back, tell Jasper I said hello. Please."
Spot raised an eyebrow but nodded. Jasper probably would like to hear that anyways. "I'll tell 'im."
He had all his stuff together... so now, he should be heading out with Three Left. Though, of course, they would be going in different directions, but leaving the lodge together.
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