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Crystal Smee

Crystal Smee

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They had stopped outside a two-story building, with the windows and shutters thrown wide open to reveal the dim lighting and chaotic revelry inside. Lucas saw a number of men in the standard issue army shirts and trousers, most with scantily clad women draped over their knees. Sorokin smiled. “Welcome to the White Dragon Inn,” he said, and pushed open the doors to lead Lucas inside.
Lucas did*’t frequent bars very often. He drank, but mostly just with Justine, and he’d only visited the various inns of Varrock once or twice. So the rush of noise, the odor of sweat and alcohol and ***, and the press of bodies crowded around tables and booths was overwhelming, and instantly he wanted to run back outside for the cool night air. Then he realized that all he would do outside was ponder Justine and the war and feel sorry for himself, having no letters to read. He’d spent enough time doing that. Tonight, he just wanted to forget. He followed Sorokin into the fray and received a large mug of ale at the counter, and he downed it quickly, sputtering. Sorokin slapped his back. “Take it easy, champ!”
Three beers later, the world had begun to spin a little, and Lucas was feeling warm and pleasantly dazed. He and Sorokin were matching each other drink for drink, and Lucas began to wonder if he might call Sorokin a friend. The man had certainly been friendly enough throughout the day. Was it wrong that even lacking Justine’s letters, he felt less alone than he had at the start of the day?
The true test, however, was still to come. Lucas was in the process of slurping down his fifth beer when he felt a hand grip his shoulder and spin him around. The beer sloshed and spilled down his front, and by the time he looked up and recognized Gavin’s face, the man was roaring with laughter. His face was red and sweaty with drink. “I hear you’re our new medic!” he bellowed in Lucas’ face. “Ain’t that a friggin riot!”

23-Jul-2010 19:52:21

Crystal Smee

Crystal Smee

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“How do you mean?” Sorokin asked, folding his arms.
“Gavin, please…” Lucas whined softly.
“Kid can’t even take care of his own damn life, how’s he supposed to take care of ours?”
“It’s not like that –“
“He ain’t no frigging medic, he’s a killer!” Gavin accused, swaying and jabbing a finger into the center of Lucas’ chest.
“I did*’t kill Martin!”
“But you did*’t save him,” the older soldier snarled. “I’ll be damned if I’ll be puttin’ my life in your murderin’ hands.”
“Back off, soldier,” Sorokin replied in a low voice, rising smoothly from his stool despite the alcohol that must have been pounding in his system.
“Martin shoulda let you die!”
“I said, back off!” Sorokin growled, stepping between Gavin and Lucas, hands balling into fists.
“Sorokin, you don’t have to---“
“No. I do have to. I won’t listen to this.” He was shouting because of the din, but the bar was gradually growing quiet as partygoers noticed the commotion. “He’s no kid. His name is Lucas. Show some respect – this man is the one who will be responsible for your life out there. He’s big enough to save your life despite this little show tonight, but just to be on the safe side, I’d recommend you back the hell off and don’t push your luck.”
Gavin was silent, as though he was actually considering this. He looked down at the floor, swayed a little, then punched Sorokin in the jaw. The medic staggered backward through the crowd of people, and eventually they helped him back to his feet. A cry had gone up from the bystanders. Lucas could feel the adrenaline racing in his blood, like in the heat of battle. The alcohol had made him bold. He charged at Gavin, tackling him to the floor, knocking over a chair in the process. They tumbled and struggled on the ground, and Lucas, in his rage, emerged victoriously straddling Gavin’s waist.

23-Jul-2010 19:53:04 - Last edited on 23-Jul-2010 19:55:16 by Crystal Smee

Crystal Smee

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He bunched the collar of his shirt with one hand and repeatedly hit Gavin in the face, bellowing, “You lousy piece of – I thought you let this go – I did*’t kill Martin – did*’t ask him to –“ He was hauled off the battered body and shoved across the room, his arms held behind his back. He might have blacked out a little then, because the next thing he was aware of was that he, Sorokin, and Gavin were all being thrown out of the bar into the street. They weaved back and forth for awhile until they found their bearings.
Gavin’s nose was bleeding profusely, and he pulled his shirt off to hold it to his face. Lucas could feel bruises forming along his own skin, and Sorokin was still rubbing his jaw. “My nose,” Gavin moaned. “You busted up my nose!” He staggered back toward Lucas, who, more sober than his opponent, was able to dodge him easily.
“Leave off, Gavin!” he shouted. “For Gods’ sakes, people die in a war! Don’t keep trying to pin it on me!”
Gavin tripped and sat down hard in the dirt road. Lucas stopped to stare, and realized the older man was weeping. He walked back and crouched, aware of Sorokin watching, and reached out a hand to rest lightly on Gavin’s shoulder. “I feel terrible about it, Gavin, believe me.”
“Gotta blame someone,” Gavin said roughly.
“The Kandarins killed him. If it hadn’t been saving me, it would have been in an explosion, or an arrow, or something else,” Lucas said softly.
Gavin nodded, and hauled himself slowly back to his feet. “Need to be alone,” he mumbled. He wandered off in the darkness. Lucas watched him go, shoulders slumping. He felt exhausted. Sorokin was leaning against a wall, hand over his eyes. “The hell was all that about anyway?” he sighed.
Lucas rubbed his temples. His head was pounding fiercely now. He was drenched in sweat, and wanted nothing more than his bed. “Long story…tell you some other time.” Sorokin draped an arm companionably over his shoulders, and they began the hike back to the barracks.

23-Jul-2010 19:56:18

Chuk

Chuk

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I'll have to get caught up next weekend, I suppose, as this one's almost over. I did a lot of writing myself that kept me from reading much. :S
It'll be nice to read a whole bunch of new stuff at once, though. :)

26-Jul-2010 01:57:01

Crystal Smee

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No worries :P There won't be adds for awhile, anyway, since I'm going away. I'll be in Italy for the next ten days. However, the only writing I plan to do there will be on this (unless I'm magically inspired by the Italian countryside), I just won't have internet access. I can't promise I'll do a whole lot of writing; it's a busy trip, but I promise to have SOMETHING of decent length to post upon my return :)
In the mean time...enjoy the current adds. Be back soon :D

28-Jul-2010 23:46:02

Sir Camzo

Sir Camzo

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Love the adds! Keep up the good work and have a great trip to Italy.
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05-Aug-2010 21:14:07 - Last edited on 05-Aug-2010 21:14:25 by Sir Camzo

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