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Post by Gambit on Jun 5, 2008 15:30:50 GMT -5
Once again, after a long break, Gambit was back in his club. It was already beginning to get busy as the peak of the evening neared, and he felt more relaxed, the more people appeared. The recent trip wore him out in many ways, and he gladly dove into the noise and the oscillation of the nightclub crowd, in a relaxed manner looking at the patrons.
He chose a place to stand near the staircase, smoking a cigarette. It was a good spot to give him an overview of the place. Distracted by his own thoughts about the trip and possible outcomes and plans, he let his red-on-black eyes wander over the club.
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Post by boomer on Jun 5, 2008 22:46:18 GMT -5
((A few days after her enrollment at the mansion))
Tabitha wondered into the club, with a smile on her face. She had heard about this place from some whispering girls at Xavier's and she dared to check it out. So far, she liked it. The music was good, the atmosphere was great, and the crowd was rolling in so she wandered up to the bar. Ordering a simple ginger ale.
A man next to her was chatting up some blonde and not paying attention to his wallet that was sitting out in the open. In such a place, she'd think the guy would want to hold on to his cash... She smirked and slowly slid her hand over the bar top and over the wallet, slowly bringing it back to her.
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Post by Gambit on Jun 6, 2008 2:36:25 GMT -5
Gambit's eyes habitually took notice of somebody stealing something from somebody. It took him a couple of seconds more to process that bit of information and become aware of what happened. He never allowed any kind of transgressions between the patrons of the club, so the wallet would eventually be returned to its owner. However, he remained where he was, merely watching with close attention how she would act next and whether she'd get away with it while still by the bar - and whether the bartender would notice. He also memorized her appearance to make sure he'd recognize her next time she came to the club.
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Post by boomer on Jun 6, 2008 13:04:46 GMT -5
Tabitha turned slightly and then opened the wallet to see the guy only had five bucks. She frowned and almost groaned in disappointment, but didn't. She placed the wallet back on the bar top and took a drink of her ginger ale, before turning in her seat and looking over the crowd, a small smile beginning to form again.
Her eyes then landed on red-on-black and her smile faded, knowing she had been caught stealing. At least this time she gave it back... She turned back around. Noticing now the guy sitting next to her was gone, along with his wallet and the blonde.
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Post by Gambit on Jun 6, 2008 16:13:26 GMT -5
Gambit felt a grin creep up onto his face. She knew he'd noticed; that felt reassuring, for many reasons. He left his observation spot and headed towards the bar, pulling at the cigarette as he went.
He took a place next to the girl, flipping the ash off his cigarette into the ashtray. "Bon soir cheri," he told her.
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Post by boomer on Jun 6, 2008 16:22:47 GMT -5
Tabitha glanced at the the guy and smiled awkwardly. "Uh...hey." She said and took a drink of her ginger ale. She'd only been noticed stealing once before and that was a tough one to get out of. She only hoped this wouldn't be the same.
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Post by Gambit on Jun 6, 2008 16:38:35 GMT -5
"First time 'ere, I take it?" Gambit asked, finishing his cigarette. She would have had to be acquainted with the 'house rules' otherwise, as he assumed. He had faith in his staff in that respect.
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Post by boomer on Jun 6, 2008 16:41:07 GMT -5
"Uh-huh." Tabitha sounded with a nod. Looking at the bar top as she passed her drink back and forth between her hands.
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Post by Gambit on Jun 6, 2008 16:46:52 GMT -5
"No wonder," Gambit nodded. "Don't do dis anymore - not here, at least. Any other place, I'd even accompany ya, prob'ly," for the fun of it, why not? - "dis jus' a place for people t' feel safe. I'd like for it t' stay dat way."
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Post by boomer on Jun 6, 2008 16:49:44 GMT -5
"I understand." Tabitha said and then smiled. "Sorry, I just wanted to see how much he had on him. Five bucks, no wonder he just set his wallet out-"
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Post by Gambit on Jun 6, 2008 16:57:17 GMT -5
Gambit grinned. "No problem. I ain't gonna scold ya for all eternity. What's your name?"
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Post by boomer on Jun 6, 2008 17:01:45 GMT -5
With a small laugh, Tabitha answered. "I have many names. But, Boomer or Tabitha will do."
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Post by Gambit on Jun 6, 2008 17:19:20 GMT -5
Who doesn't, Gambit thought with a smirk. "Nice t' meet ya, chere," he replied. "Name's Gambit."
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Post by boomer on Jun 6, 2008 17:23:59 GMT -5
"It's nice to meet you too, Gambit." Tabitha told him, grinning. "How'd you get your name?"
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Post by Gambit on Jun 7, 2008 16:05:44 GMT -5
"Long story," Gambit said. "Back when I was... er, still earnin' my wings." Discussing his rather shady past, which inevitably lead to assumptions about his not so holy present, was not among his habits. "How 'bout you?"
He gave a nod to the bartender, indicating he wanted a glass of gin.
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