Tequila! (open)
Her mother would've been mortified - little Dawn heading out to a location with flamenco dancing in a white dress! For shame! Her mother had been of the opinion that only red and black were appropriate colors for the dance. Of course, she also felt that hair was supposed to stay its natural color, so obviously she was fucking clueless. Grinning as she ran her fingers through her currently crimson hair, she shook it happily. Maybe dear old ma would have accepted the compromise of red hair for the dance.
Laughing aloud at her thought, she headed into the festive environment. She'd been a good dancer once upon a time, but no practice for so long...she was probably rubbish now. Can't win 'em all. Heading straight to the bar, she was pleased to see an habanero infused tequila - maybe this place knew what they were doing. That would be a serious find - she missed real Mexican food, and everyplace else had been rubbish to what you could get in LA. Ordering a couple of shots, she leaned on the counter and surveyed the crowd - a wide mix of folks, to be sure, but no one she knew.
Well, someone would likely turn up - fun like this brought out all sorts of interesting people. If not, well, then she'd meet someone new. Lovely worst case scenario. Winking at a stranger who'd heard her order, she slammed back one of her fiery hot shots and started looking for fun.
What to do... O hell what did she have to loose?
"I'm an Assassin, profesional killer, gun for hire? you know, I kill people for money, it's a dirty job but somebody has to do it"
Picking up her bottle of Corona beer she took a swig, the slightly tangy taste and bubbles evading her senses as she calmly watched Peters reaction.
Oh, Mon Dieu girl that was hilarious! You know for a few seconds, I almost believed you. Amby winked at her, obviously teasing as she turned towards Peter and made a pretense of wiping the smile from her face but not completely. Yes yes, I think I like that profession. So, I too am a... what was it.. yes, a hired gun! Holding her hand to her mouth she giggled like a teenager. Years of experience with subterfuge and deception came in handy on occasion, she thought drly.
Please don't be offended Peter, we're really not making fun of you. The blonde gave him a soft smile, trying to make sure he didn't think they were having fun at his expense, but were merely just playing around.
Honestly though, she picked back up her fork and cut a fresh bite of the spinach enchiladas, letting it hover over the plate as she spoke. Thanks to some good investments and a nice inheritance from my family I don't have to work. I dabble in a few things, whatever catches my fancy really. Oh, and I shop. A genuine, wide smile appeared on her face and her amber eyes sparkled. A lot.
She silenced herself, and that train of conversation she hoped, with the gooey bite and make a loud mmmm sound, nodding her approval to her companions.
Responding to Peter's question directed towards Amby she smilled at him.
"She's an excelent linergie shopper and shoes, if you ever need advice on good clothing stores in Nachton Amby here's your girl"
Nodding she took another bite, chewwing slowly on the piece of meat in her mouth, she knew damn well that Peter was looking at her strangly and probably thinking she was either crazy or making fun of him, well maybe she was a bit crazy... but being an 500+ old vampire gave her that right didn't it.
Taking time to just enjoy being me. Doing a little soul searching, you know? Looking slightly embarassed, she gave him a sheepish grin. Nothing very interesting!
Peter only heard the first half of Amberelle's answer though because, to allude to the notorious pop culture reference, his 'werewolf senses' were tingling. The general idea of a question started to form in his head as he saw the specter start to 'come into focus' behind Alexandra. He was an older looking man, missing enough hair to show his age but had enough to still get a decent part in it. The crisp brown business suit he was wearing looked as if it had been tailor made for him (and it probably had). He would have looked like a very well off business man if not for the look of anger on his face, and the evil look he was giving the back of Alexandra's head, that and the small circular hole in the middle of his forehead where a bullet seemed have gone in.
"Huh." Peter's jaw fell slack as he stared at the ghost. He lowered his sunglasses part way look over them at the angry spirit before realizing what he was doing. He quickly closed his jaw and flicked his sunglasses back up to cover his eyes, but not before the spirit and he momentarily locked gazes. "You can- can you see me?"� asked the ghost, showing he was British with his accent. Peter heaved an internal sigh. Well, ghosts couldn't get more cliché then with that question, but with no way to answer without making his dining partners worry about Peter's sanity, he couldn't answer. Thinking of which, Peter noticed that they were looking at him as if they were expecting him to answer a question or something. Crap.
Stephen Harrison felt someone looking at him, which by all accounts didn't happen much, and broke his hate glare to notice the younger man looking over his sunglasses at him. "You can- can you see me?"Â? He spoke, astonishment apparent in his voice, before the young man quickly turned back to face the two ladies at the table and the foul murderer. If this young man could hear him then he could finally have his long waited revenge enacted.
((OCC: Permission for ghost given by Alexandra, Ghost's POV is in Comic Sans MS))
As Peter slid his glasses down and looked at something behind her with great intend she shivered slightly, the hairs in the back of her neck suddenly standing up, narrowing her eyes she watched the young detective as his mouth opened and he gasped like a fish out of water, what the hell was his problem?
Stephen Harrison blinked a couple of times while looking at the younger man sitting at the table across from him, he felt like reaching out and hurting this woman Alexandra who had killed him all those years ago, he had been around her ever since, following her, screaming at her, but somehow she always seemed to ignore his presence, or she simply didn't care, just like when she had killed him, he could remember it as if it happened yesterday, he had been working late in his office when she had come in, dressed all stylish and elegant, she had smiled at him sweetly, told him who she was and why she was there and then she had taken out a small handgun and shot him right between the eyes, looking back at Peter he spoke again.
"Why won't you answer, I know you can see me, she... Alexandra, she killed me, you need to help me!"
Alexandra kept her eyes fixed on Peter the whole time, she could see the emotions flicker across his face as he tried to regain his calm and in control appearance.
"Something wrong Peter? you look like you've seen a ghost"
Pausing in mid sentance, her cheeks pinkened as she thought she'd been boring everyone. She glanced quickly back and forth between the two and was still quiet when her friend spoke. Amby instead used the distraction to turn and watch Dawn, marvelling at how quiet she'd been since they began to eat. It was probably the longest stint she'd ever seen the Californian NOT say anything since she'd known her.
Wrinkling her nose as she chomped another chip, she decided it was high time to find out. Staring at the pay phone, she muttered
"I'm...gonna find sumthin' out. Back inna sec."
((Dawn out))
Over the PA system the music ceased and a voice booming with enthusiam announced the start of the dance competition in a few minutes. Jerking upright in her chair, the blonde glanced towards the outdoor courtyard then back to her companions.
"Umm, you two are going to have to excuse me for a bit, I want to at least go watch since it looks like I won't have anyone to strong-arm into being my partner," she said and shrugged a shoulder. It really didn't bother her not to enter the competition, she knew how good she was. Just watching the others would be entertainment enough.
Standing and tossing her napkin down beside her plate, she scooted around to Alexandra and gave her friend a warm hug. Turning her head to look at Peter, she grinned and gave him a wink. "Don't be hitting on her too hard now Peter!" Giggling, she rumaged around in her purse for one of her calling cards. Slipping one of the powder blue linen cards to him with her name and cellphone showing she gave him a slightly flirty look. "And if you do want some shopping advice, just give me a call some time." Music and voices could be heard getting louder outside and she made a small squeaking sound. "Let Dawn know I've got the check, ok? And you call me sometime soon Alexandra.. Got to go!" She waved as she scurried away quickly.
As she made her way to the open doors leading outside, the blonde stopped their waiter and handed him a sizeable stack of bills to cover their check and a bit more for all of the assistance he'd given them. Amby managed to make her way outside and to an empty chair just as the first couple began their dance.
((ooc - Amby out!))
Alexandra smiled at Dawn and waved her goodbye as the younger woman left, as Amby left shortly afterwards she blew her a kiss and made a little phone sign indicating they would call each other soon, looking back at Peter she studied the young man for a moment.
"Yes there is ... a lot left"
Feeling she had enough to eat she didn't touch the rest of the food, gesturing for a waiter to take her plate away she sat back and watched Peter eat, there was something in the atmosphere that unnerved her, something she couldn't quite put her finger on, but like always her senses were working on high speed and something told her she had to get the hell out of here.
"Tell me Peter, do you have any plans after this? maybe we could go for a coffee at this café I know that's not too far from here, that is if you would like the company"
What was she thinking, the voices in her head were yelling for her to leave, get away, but her curious nature got the best of her, she wanted to know why this man made her feel like running, she had NEVER ran from anyone in her life and she wasn't about to start now"
Peter ate seemed to eat about a half a plate before Alexandra asked him the question. He seemed to be eating a lot recently, hopefully he wasn't growing again. "Coffee sounds nice, and the company of a beautiful woman never goes amiss." he shrugged, stating the compliment casually as possible. 'Sorry Amberelle,' he apologised silently, 'but it seems I may have to bend the rule a little to stay inconspicous.' Anyway he would need to find out more if he were going to do anything. "We could go now if you'd like, though it'd be a shame to let the rest of this go to waste." He asked another waiter to pack up the rest of the food in a doggy bag. The waiter got back with the packaged food almost immediately. 'They must have an army working back there for this type of service,' Peter thought, 'And she's killed others since him. So now I just need to find out whether she's a hired assasin like she said, or if she's a serial killer.' Peter looked at Alexandra through his sunglasses, knowing that he didn't need to be warned to be careful around her.
(OCC: ditto to Alexandra's comment & ghost in Comic Sans MS (again))