Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jun 10, 2010 17:49:39 GMT -5
Vincent hefted his duffel bag into the back of Bolin's huge, mud-caked red pickup truck, next to Bolin's bag and tackle box. He took a peek into the back of the truck, and his eyebrows slowly rose at the sight of some of the things Bolin had packed. He glanced over at his companion, speaking up in cautious confusion.
"Bolin... is there any particular reason you have guns and a crossbow in the back of your truck?"
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Bolin Honghui
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jun 10, 2010 18:02:22 GMT -5
Bolin came round the other side of the truck, grinning devilishly at Vincent over the span of the pickup bed as he set a pair of fishing spears between the tackle box and several fishing poles.
"What," he said, chuckling, "you've never been bow- or spearfishing before?"
As for the guns-- well, Bolin had had to deal with grizzlies on more than one fishing trip. It wasn't their season now, but Bolin was a thoughtful, cautious man really loved his guns and didn't have the heart to leave them behind.
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jun 10, 2010 18:12:46 GMT -5
"Can't say I have," Vincent answered, his eyes widening as Bolin set a pair of fishing spears into the back of the truck, beside a small stack of fishing poles. He grinned rather nervously as he gave the contents of the truck bed a final once-over, making sure they weren't missing anything. Fishing poles/spears/bows: check. Tackle: check. Lifejackets: check. Changes of clothes and other essentials: check.
Satisfied, Vincent opened the passenger-side door of the truck and climbed eagerly into the seat. He shut the door and buckled himself in, glancing over at the driver's seat as he waited for Bolin to get in.
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Post by Baratoge Kazari on Jun 10, 2010 18:28:05 GMT -5
"BOLIN!" One hundred and sixty-four pounds of Kazari came bolting out of nowhere and skidded to a halt just short of colliding with Bolin, attaching herself to his arm.
"Leaving without telling this Kazari? Shame on you!"
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jun 10, 2010 18:33:01 GMT -5
"Guh!" Bolin flinched only slightly when Kazari got to him-- he hadn't been expecting the stop. She was no Jaebi Lyckander for speed, but with her weight and leg power, she could build up juggernaut-like momentum. Sometimes, Bolin had to wonder if she forgot how to stop on purpose.
No matter.
"I told you I was going on a trip," he insisted, giving the girl's hair a rough tousle. "I told you and Jaebi yesterday."
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Post by Baratoge Kazari on Jun 10, 2010 18:38:45 GMT -5
Kazari huffed. Her mentor had a point. He wasn't supposed to have had a point.
"Have fun," she said as means of concession. She gave Bolin's arm a hug and then pranced back a few paces (Kemekin had let her sample one of his energy drinks, apparently). She spotted Professor Hawk in the truck and broke into a broad grin, waving at him and repeating "Have fun!" with more gusto. Then she turned and was gone.
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jun 10, 2010 18:45:48 GMT -5
Bolin watched her go and scratched his head, torn between amusement and something like a nonchalant confusion. He shrugged and shook his head before getting into the truck and settling himself in. He looked sideways at Vincent and grinned.
"Whoever she finds next is going to be knocked to the ground," he predicted. "She doesn't break momentum often."
He buckled his seatbelt and started the truck-- it rumbled vehemently to life. Putting the vehicle into gear, Bolin turned the wheel and backed onto a broad gravel path.
"Aaaaand we're off," he announced, putting the truck into drive.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jun 11, 2010 17:18:12 GMT -5
Vincent watched in amusement as Kazari came out of nowhere like greased lightning and attached herself to Bolin's arm. He grinned, listening to their conversation, then gave the girl a cheery wave when she spotted him.
"I plan to," he called out in reply to her greeting. Settling back in his seat, he chuckled to himself as Bolin climbed into the driver's seat, buckled himself in and started the truck.
"Excellent," he grinned in response to Bolin's assessment. "So are we fishing for fun, or will we cook what we can catch?"
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jun 11, 2010 17:49:54 GMT -5
Bolin smirked. "I generally fish for fun, but delicious fish is delicious fish." He gave Vincent a sidelong glance. "Catch and release, unless we find a few just begging to be grilled?"
Keeping one hand on the wheel, Bolin extended his free hand to turn on the radio. There was a CD in there-- he couldn't remember what it was, but pressing play was a quick remedy for that.
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jun 11, 2010 18:09:40 GMT -5
"True, true," Vincent smirked. He watched as Bolin turned on the radio and pressed Play on the CD player, then grinned at the sound of the song that started playing. "I didn't know you were a Metallica fan." He waited until the vocals started, and began singing along.
"Where do I take this pain of mine? I run but it stays right by my side.
So tear me open, pour me out-- There's things inside that scream and shout. And the pain still hates me, So hold me, until it sleeps..."
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jun 11, 2010 18:18:55 GMT -5
Up went Bolin's eyebrows. "I'm more surprised at you," he said, his grin renewing. He drummed his fingers on the steering wheel and listened to Vincent jamming along with James Hetfield.
Just like the curse, just like the stray: You feed it once and now it stays-- Now it stays...
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jun 11, 2010 18:23:59 GMT -5
Vincent grinned at Bolin's surprised look, still singing, and belted out the next chorus and the bridge.
"So tear me open but beware: There's things inside without a care. And the dirt still stains me, So wash me until I'm clean.
It grips you, so hold me! It stains you, so hold me! It hates you, so hold me! It holds you, so hold me Until it sleeps..."
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jun 13, 2010 23:39:15 GMT -5
Several hours later had them driving along tree-lined dirt roads, the dappled shadows mimicking the glint of sunlight off of the water of a lake, glimpses of which could be seen through the far side of the span of trees. It was early afternoon.
A spindly, four-legged tawny figure pranced out onto the road several yards ahead. Bolin brought the truck to an easy stop (they hadn't been going more than thirty-five) and rolled down his window to lean out.
"Go on," he said to the deer, who paused in the middle of the road and stared at him. It sniffed the air and seemed to stiffen.
"No, I'm not going to eat you. It's fish I'm after, not deer jerky."
The deer blinked slowly. Once.
Twice.
Bolin honked his horn and the creature leaped away, back into the underbrush.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jun 14, 2010 12:33:09 GMT -5
Vincent smiled and shook his head, leaning out of his window to watch the deer bound away.
"Beautiful silly things, deer," he murmured half to himself.
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jun 17, 2010 18:00:18 GMT -5
Bolin smirked and continued on down the road. "They remind me of a few of my students, sometimes. The last trip I went on, there was this spindly little doe that kept bobbing around the campsite. She came close enough to pet, at one point, and as soon as I touched her she darted away. Skittish thing reminded me so much of one of my university students that I named it after her."
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jun 18, 2010 10:25:34 GMT -5
Vincent grinned at the idea, raising an eyebrow curiously. "Which student would that have been?"
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jun 19, 2010 23:54:13 GMT -5
Bolin mirrored his expression. "Do you know Daridouvlyn Zhoumi? Quiet little thing. She's always writing in that journal of hers."
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jun 19, 2010 23:57:31 GMT -5
Vincent shook his head; the name was unfamiliar to him. "I don't believe I have. The name doesn't ring any bells."
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jun 20, 2010 0:00:00 GMT -5
Bolin nodded. That made sense-- Daridouvlyn didn't have many classes, and she was a bit of a loner. As Bolin had seen, she spent most of her time in the library. "Do you remember Rhythan mentioning a student giving Fable a present? I'm willing to bet that it was her."
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jun 20, 2010 0:04:40 GMT -5
"Ahh." Vincent nodded and smiled, recalling the conversation from his birthday party. "I do recall. Anyone who could warm old Fable's heart like that must be especially sweet," he said with a grin. "I still can't quite picture Fable helping Rhythan hang the streamers for my party, though I trust Rhythan's word that he did. Can you see it?"
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jun 20, 2010 0:35:35 GMT -5
Bolin smirked. "I really can't," he confessed with a chuckle. "Each time I try, it turns into Fable breathing noxious fumes onto small furry forest creatures, and using their skin for streamers." He wrinkled his nose. "Which is gross. But Fable just seems like an old craggy dragon to me."
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jun 21, 2010 22:10:46 GMT -5
Vincent burst out laughing at the mental images that ensued from Bolin's vivid description.
"Oh, dear, that's just horrible," he managed once he had composed himself a little. "But frankly, I wouldn't put it past him, the old coot. I'll never be able to un-see that now."
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jun 26, 2010 21:12:18 GMT -5
Bolin chuckled. "You're welcome," he joked.
"I have to wonder when Fable was in the kitchens. He and Rhythan are such opposite s that I think the two of them interacting causes a black hole somewhere off in the universe."
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Jun 26, 2010 21:52:58 GMT -5
Vincent quickly smothered another bout of laughter. "Heaven help us all. They're going to bring about the Apocalypse!"
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Post by Bolin Honghui on Jun 26, 2010 21:58:41 GMT -5
"We have to pick out the Horsemen, then," Bolin announced cheerily. "Lessee... The red horse would have to be Gussumaru. Or Kazari. One of those two."
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