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Cameron Baum ([info]cameront888) wrote in [info]silverage,
@ 2011-07-07 22:11:00

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Entry tags:!log, cameron, roger smith

                 
Who:  Cameron & Open
What:  Nobody has called so Cameron steps out
Where:  A random street in a seedier part of town
When:  Late Thursday night
Rating:  TBD
Status:  In progress/Open
              

She wasn't sure exactly what it was, but it was there. It was... unpleasant. 
        
It had been a while, and neither Kurt or Terry had come by the theater or even called. She considered the fact that it probably wasn't that long by human standards, but when your mind was a processor that operated thousands of time faster than a human brain and never really slept, it seemed like years. Cameron decided to 'get some air', something she'd heard a few of the other dancers talk about. Get some air, see something beside the theater and her apartment. At first she thought of a drive with the top down on her Austin-Healey, then she decided a walk would let her at least to try to interact with the people out there. So tonight she left the car in its space, put on her leather jacket, black jeans, and high-heeled boots and left her apartment on foot.
          
The neighborhood she found herself in wasn't the best. It wasn't exactly a war zone - Cameron had seen a few of those - but it was on the edge of seedy. She had considered trolling for muggers, but there really wasn't much conversation to be found there. So she walked the streets, looking in shop windows and watching the people around her. At least people watching was more entertaining than the limited number of television channels. That and the fact she still didn't understand those shows called 'sitcoms'.
         

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-08 03:53 pm UTC (link)
Slowly but surely, things were starting to look up. Roger's latest job had involved negotiating the return of some stolen goods (Nothing illegal, but the owner really didn't want the police involved). After overseeing the transaction he found himself walking towards his car, congratulating himself on a job well done.

The area was not exactly one the safest, but he had parked the Griffon at a safe distance, armor full on. As he made his way down the street, he couldn't help thinking about the people he had left behind. This New York City may not had been the place he had called home for as long as he could remember, but it was close enough to make him wonder what had become of the people he knew. He caught a glimpse of red hair and pale skin that made him stop and turn around. But the girl was too old, too tall, too smiley to be Dorothy. Dissapointed, he started to turn back when another girl caught his attention - as pretty as all the girls in this world looked in their colourful dresses, it was refreshing to see one clad in Roger's favorite color. She was also very attractive. He gave her a little smile. Lovely young women were still a soft spot of his.

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-08 08:15 pm UTC (link)
Cameron has just turned away from a store window when she noticed a well-dressed man was looking at her. She returned his smile without really thinking about it, then decided to try talking to him.

"Are you out for the night air too?" she asked.

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-09 02:08 am UTC (link)
"You could say that," Roger said looking up. Despite smoke and just a glimpse of moon above the clouds, it was a sight to behold. No cities under domes. "Somethings little night can be invigorating. Don't you think?"

He looked back at her. "I just realized I forgot to introduce myself." He held out a gloved hand in her direction. "I'm Roger Smith." He paused long enough, hoping for a name in return.

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-09 03:11 am UTC (link)
"They say taking the night air is supposed to clear your head." Cameron shrugged. "So far, it hasn't seemed to help much."

She reached out to take the offered hand. "Allison, Allison Young."

After the way Kurt and Terry had never bothered to even get in touch with her, this time she didn't bother to even run a passive scan on Roger. She would see what she could find out the old-fashioned way.

"Are you from around here?"

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-09 04:17 pm UTC (link)
"So I've heard," Roger said. "It's nice, but I may be more of an indoors kinda guy."

"A pleasure to meet you, Alison," he said as he shook her hand.

Roger shook his head. "I'm of those new arrivals everyone is talking about. How about you?"

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-09 04:42 pm UTC (link)
"I got here a couple of months ago. I'm from California." She smiled, "I guess that makes me a new arrival of sorts, but I came here to dance with the Civic Ballet."

Cameron looked around them. "I'm not sure how I even ended up here, I was just walking and looking around and going over other things in my mind. I don't even know where I'm going. Were you going somewhere that brought you out of the indoors and into this neighborhood? What do you do now that you're here?"

"Oh, I'm sorry for all the questions." She grinned. "Most days its practice or a show, then back to the apartment. It isn't usual I get to talk to someone about something other than ballet - and a new arrival too."

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-09 11:57 pm UTC (link)
"I've heard the weather is really nice in California," Roger said. Upon his arrival he had done his best to learn about not only New York, but the rest of the country as well (After getting the over the shock that there was more than just the city). California had been one of the places that had stood out in his search. Sun, freedom - things that were not often found in Paradigm City.

"Actually I was working," he replied. "I am a negotiator, pretty much the same thing I did for a living back home."

"Don't worry about the questions," he said. "In my experience, it's nice to have the chance to relax and talk about something unrelated to work. Although from what I've heard, ballet sounds like a fascinating subject."

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-10 12:37 am UTC (link)
Cameron nodded, "The weather is nice in southern California. I'm from Palmdale, that's a little north of Los Angeles, up by Edwards Air Force Base."

"I really have no idea how a negotiater would make a living. Do you work for a police department or something like that? Or do you make business deals or labor contracts? It looks like you dress pretty well for work. Does it pay well?"

She shrugged. "Ballet is fun to watch if its done right. Doing it means a lot of physical training and practice. I do OK because I can pick up new parts, and Mr. Balanchine likes the way I take direction. Of course that doesn't make me popular with the other dancers. Have you been to see the New York Civic Ballet yet? I'm in the production of Harlequinade right now, one of the cast dancers, and I understudy the two primas."

"That means I don't have much of a life, so every now and then I go out for a late walk or for a drive in my car."

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-10 05:37 am UTC (link)
Los Angeles he had read about. Palmdale not so much, but Roger nodded and listened, genuinely interested.

"Negotiation can be a very lucrative business if one knows how to handle delicate situations. As for me, I'm more of an indepent contractor. Right now is just individuals, but I hope to expand to companies and the police eventually, just as I did back home. And yes, it does pay quite well, most of the time."

"I'm afraid I haven't. But you know, I think I'll be trying to catch a show soon," he said with a smile.

"Driving can be a very relaxing activity," he agreed. "May I ask what kind of car you got?"

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-10 06:48 am UTC (link)
"It sounds like you have definite plans. I don't seem to have any of my own right now."

Cameron tilted her head a little to one side and gave Roger a sort of flirty smile. "That sounds like a good idea. Let me know when you will be so I can be sure to look you up after the show."

"I love to drive. I have a 1961 Austin-Healey 3000. I ran it in that race a few weeks back, but didn't do as well as I had hoped. I had my mechanic put the Jaguar four-litre racing engine in it, but that isn't enough to keep up with the cars with the big new V-8s. Too many straights and not enough corners where my little car had the advantage." Her smile grew wider. "And as you can see, I love my little car, too. I seem to have a way with machines. What do you drive?"

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-11 01:15 am UTC (link)
"I like a certain routine in my life," he admitted. "Keeps me grounded."

Roger smiled back. "I'd love that. Is there a number I can contact you?"

"You were at the races? So was I. Didn't so well either, but it was interesting." She seemed to enjoy vehicles. He wondered what she'd think of his. "I drive a black sedan. Heavily costumized black sedan which is parked just three streets ahead. Perhaps I can show it to you sometime soon?"

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-11 01:23 am UTC (link)
Cameron reached into her purse for one of the cards she'd had printed with the name Allison Young and her phone number and held it out to Roger. "You know, you'd be surprised at how many men say they'll call and never do."

"Which black sedan? Only three blocks away? I didn't have any plans for the rest of the evening if you'd like to show it off right now. Maybe even a ride?"

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-12 12:42 am UTC (link)
"You'd be pleasantly surprised I am not any man," Roger said, putting the card in his breast pocket. "When I say I'll call, I call."

Only a quick raise on an eyebrow revealed his surprise. But it was just just as fast. Of all the things he could say or do to charm a lady, a ride was not something they agreed on so often.

"Sure, why not?" he said. "This way, please," he added as he lead the way towards the street he had left the Griffon on. "I should warn you that I've been told my car is a bit unusual for what you see in this city"

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-12 01:23 am UTC (link)
Cameron took a few quick steps to catch up and then put her arm through Roger's. It was a feminine thing to do, and would make it easier for her to bounce him off a building if he got out of line. A girl should always be prepared, even if she wasn't really a girl.

"Don't tell me you brought you car with you?" She smiled up at Roger. "I think I know which car you drive now. I noticed it during the race. Did you have much trouble adapting to the local technology level? It didn't seem like your car was running as fast as it looked like it should be."

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-12 03:57 pm UTC (link)
"As a matter of fact, the car came with me," he replied. "Or you could also say I came with the car." Roger considered himself lucky on this aspect. Not only was the Griffon a good means of transportation, but it gave him a certain amount of comfort having something that was remotely familiar for him. now if he could get the weaponry back up and running...

"Most of the car seems to run just fine," he told Cameron as stopped in front of the Griffon, armoured shields on. "From what I've seen, there similar looking models out there... but not quite the same."

These last words he said as he took a remote out of his coat pocket and pushed a button. The bullet proof shields whirred slightly as they removed themselves from windows and tires. "And while she can be a fast ride, I'd rather not push it. Not until I can find a mechanic that gets the less unusual features." He moved to the passenger's side and opened the door. "Shall we?"

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-12 08:53 pm UTC (link)
Cameron nodded as she watched the shields retract. "It looks like you used to live in a pretty rough neighborhood, too. All defensive, or weapons too?"

She climbed into the seat when Roger opened the door, then looked for seat belts, and began to examine the instrument panel and controls. Maybe the car would even have a computer system she could interface with. Although, if the car had any sentience, it was certainly being quiet about it.


"Are you from the future, or an alternative timeline?"

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-13 01:53 am UTC (link)
Roger nodded, impressed by her knowledge. "Defense for now. But it's got weapons with no ammunition - the one thing I haven't been able to find yet."

As Roger moved to the driver's side, he could see her examining the interior. The Griffon usually caused a good impression on girls, though rarely in the ones with vehicle knowledge.

He slipped into the passenger, fastened his seatbelt and thought about her last question. "From what I've heard, alternate. The placed I lived was very similar to this, but it felt smaller. And no one had any memories of their past." He looked at her as he started the engine. "Is it the strangest story you've heard or am I not close?"

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-13 02:42 am UTC (link)
"Ammunition is probably available if you know where to buy it." Cameron knew it was; her mechanic had a few rough customers and she had used her enhanced hearing to listen in on a few conversations while he worked on her car. "But from what I understand, there are a lot of weapons that are illegal here."

She shrugged. "One of the lighting techs at the theater is a new arrival. He's living at the Welcome Center. He says that Death's granddaughter has taken a room there."

"Where do you want to go? It sounds like there's some power under the hood that wants to be used."

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-14 12:26 am UTC (link)
Roger nodded. "Let's just say I'm keeping my options open. I'd rather get to know who is who when it comes to cards. Hard to justify missiles and gun machines in this city."

"As yes, the Welcome Center." Roger had avoided as a residence, preferring the hotels he could negotiate with while being on the look for the one place he could call home. "Death's Granddaughter? Really?"

He laughed "I was about to ask you the same question. You seen to be more familiar with this city so what do you suggest?"

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-14 03:00 am UTC (link)
"Missles and machine guns? That's a little out of my league." These days anyway.

She nodded. "I know, its so sad that people have to stay there, but at least they have someplace to go until they find work."

Cameron laughed too. "Well, the Van Wyck Expressway has some nice straights. After that, who knows."

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-17 07:45 pm UTC (link)
"Just tools of the trade," Roger said. "I must admit I'm hoping I won't need them here, but the Griffon feels rather bare without them."

"It's a good head start," he agreed. "When I first came, I had to negotiate my way into hotel rooms."

"Van Wyck Expressway it is," he said, speeding up a little. As they drove around a familiar street, he couldn't help but point at a nearby building, a closed bank. "Where I come from, I used to live in there according to my calculations."

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-18 12:17 am UTC (link)
"Negotiating from a position of superior firepower?"

Cameron glanced over at the vacant building. "What's it like, being from someplace so different? Do you want to go back? And how do you deal with not having a past? I mean, I've done some things that weren't... very nice, but they are all part of what I am now, I suppose."

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-18 12:50 am UTC (link)
"A negotiator only uses violence as a last resort," Roger replied. "Sadly, that happened often. I always preferred deals where no weapons were involved."

He thought about her question. "I had friends there and I wonder what happened to them. As for not having a past..." He sighted. "I couldn't let something like that define me. I only got bits and pieces and maybe someday I'll put them together and learn my story. Or maybe not." He looked at her for a few seconds. "We all do things we come to regret, but dwelling on the "what if" is not a good idea. We have a present we can learn from and a future awaiting for us. What should matter is what you do with the knoledge and skills you got."

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-18 01:49 am UTC (link)
Cameron nodded. "If I come across anyone selling ammunition and missles, I'll be sure to get their card for you."

"Funny you should say that. I have more knowledge and skills than I'm using as a dancer. I am always wondering if there is something more I should be doing, some mission in life more than ballet. I just don't know. I don't like the feeling."

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-19 12:05 am UTC (link)
"Well thank you. I appreciate that."

"I used to feel like that," Roger said. "Before becoming a negotiator, I was a police officer. I thought it would be perfect, that I would make a difference and help people. But things didn't work. So I left it one day and found my call. Best decision I ever made." He smiled. "That feeling you got, maybe someday you'll find your true calling and go after it."

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[info]cameront888
2011-07-19 02:41 am UTC (link)
"I thought I might get a job as a policeman once." Cameron shrugged. "Most jobs would bore me. At least dancing is moving, and requires me to concentrate."

"This negotiating thing you do sounds interesting. If I was better with people, I might want to give it a try. Maybe one of these days I could go with you and at least see what your job is about?"

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[info]roger_smith
2011-07-21 04:17 pm UTC (link)
"Being a police officer certainly isn't boring," Roger said. "At least, for me it wasn't. It was just frustrating at times." Things that happen when a corrupt corporation takes over.

He raised an eyebrow at her suggestion. Not many people found negotiatiion interesting. "I'd like that," he finally said. "Who knows? Maybe you'll find your call."

He stepped into the pedal and speed up, enjoying himself for the first time in a while.

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