Goblin
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Post by Goblin on Nov 23, 2011 8:33:37 GMT -5
Goblin actually hesitated for a couple seconds. He almost said no. If Maggie wanted to be found by anyone, it was probably Skittery. And seeing Riddle, giving her that bottle, had reminded him just how right she was to feel that way.
But damn it, he had to know she was all right, at least. "I'm coming," he said, heading back down the ladder. He suspected Cav would just head straight back to the lodging house to brood about 'Steps all over again.
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Post by Skittery on Nov 23, 2011 8:37:50 GMT -5
Skittery climbed down after him, frowning. Once they got down to the ground, he cleared his throat. "Okay, fine, but I'm talking to her dad. I'm better with people...no offense." Wait, why did he add that last part? Wasn't it his main goal in life right now to offend Goblin?
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Post by Goblin on Nov 23, 2011 8:42:14 GMT -5
He really doubted that Skittery was actually better with people, but he had no doubt at all that he'd be the better person to talk to Maggie's father. So he just shrugged and waited for Cav to join them on the ground, then checked the entire area two or three times before he went to climb the gate. No time to wait for the damn thing to open again.
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Post by Cavalier on Nov 23, 2011 9:56:06 GMT -5
Cav didn't say anything as they made a beeline for the gate. When they were safely on the other side, he looked at them, face blank. "Well, you two kids have fun. I'm goin' home."
He didn't even wait for a response before turning and heading back to the House to brood.
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Post by Goblin on Nov 23, 2011 11:01:34 GMT -5
Goblin watched him go and shook his head, wondering if he'd have to return a recent favor and get Cav drunk and high tonight. Then he prepared for another long, awkward silence as he headed off with Skittery in the direction of Script's house, hoping to God they would find her there.
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Post by Skittery on Nov 23, 2011 20:56:05 GMT -5
Skittery went as fast as his long legs could take him, his mind set on the address he had quickly memorized on Script's refuge form. He repeated it to himself over and over and over again until they got there.
He stood at the door, took his hat off, then knocked.
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Post by Script on Nov 23, 2011 20:59:36 GMT -5
It took a moment before anyone answered, and when they did, it was a barrel-chested man standing at 6'4" and frowning. When he spoke he had the unmistakable accent of an Irishman from Boston. "Can I help you?" He eyed the two boys in front of him, then his eyes narrowed as he recognized Goblin from the hearing. "You."
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Post by Skittery on Nov 23, 2011 21:05:11 GMT -5
"Hi, Mr. Martin," he said quickly before he could kill Goblin, because he certainly looked like he was going to. "I'm Michael Bennett. I know your daughter from the Lodging House. I was just wondering if she was here...?"
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Post by Goblin on Nov 23, 2011 21:05:54 GMT -5
"Yeah," Goblin said, just barely managing not to take a step back. Because the chances of Script's father wanting to tear him to shreds were actually really high. Yes, Skittery doing the talking was definitely a wise plan.
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Post by Script on Nov 23, 2011 21:08:49 GMT -5
Maggie's father only glowered darker at them. "She's not here. Go away. Don't come back." He'd nearly slammed the door in their face, when Maggie put her hand on his shoulder and made him stop.
"Daddy..." She gave her father a look and he grumbled but moved aside.
"If you need me, call me." Translation: Just let me know who I have to kill and it's done.
And then he was gone into the other room, and Maggie stood at the door looking awkwardly between the two of them. Because it couldn't have just been one of them. It had to be both. Because the universe clearly hates her.
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Post by Goblin on Nov 23, 2011 21:12:28 GMT -5
Goblin swallowed as soon as he saw her face, and suddenly wished he were facing her scary father again. He and Maggie hadn't so much as spoken in weeks. "So...you're okay?"
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Post by Skittery on Nov 23, 2011 21:14:34 GMT -5
Skittery wanted so badly to hug her and apologize for how he'd left things. But for some reason he felt like Goblin should talk to her first. "I'll, uh, be right over there," he said, pointing to a nearby alley.
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Post by Script on Nov 23, 2011 21:15:59 GMT -5
She didn't say anything as Skittery walked away, just watched him go before she turned back to Goblin. "What are you doing here, Sebastian?" She didn't sound angry, just...tired.
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Post by Goblin on Nov 23, 2011 21:18:11 GMT -5
Goblin's eyes widened in complete surprise when Skittery retreated. He'd obviously meant it as a courtesy, which was flat-out astonishing, but Goblin actually kind of wished he'd stayed. "I was worried about you," he told Script just as wearily. "You just disappeared. Did you think I wouldn't care?"
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Post by Script on Nov 23, 2011 21:20:59 GMT -5
She swallowed, eyes on his face. "I don't know, Sebastian. But I cared too much, and I had to leave. I didn't expect anyone to come after me. You had no reason to anymore, and Skitts was mad at me."
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