Agent of Desire (Lyria & PhoenixBlaze)
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				Title: <strong>Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-04-2006, 20:48:45</strong>
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				A puff of smoke escaped a pair of thin lips as the cold settled around the residents of chicago, merely mixing with the steam rising off the mechanical stuff working away outside. An irritating and wracking cough shook the man as he stood leaning against the wall, then bent down to spit some blood mixed with salivia. Cursing under his breath softly the man mumbled. "Should have quit years ago." Shaking his head he sighed and cracked his neck, a contented groan escaping his lips as he did so. Doug Roberts aka Doug the Thug, as he was known earlier on, stood leaning against a coffee house store wall inside the city, waiting for a specific someone to make their presence known. Doug had grown up in chicago but moved away later on, only to move back because it auited him more than anywhere else. At an early age he had worked for a computer company, but had stolen and embezzled their money, and since things had turned to shit for Doug, well sort of. From their he worked for a local gang, boosting cars and stealing money from people, and also collecting favors and money for them. Now he worked for the Mob, a typical minion who ran errands, basically doing the dirty work no one else wanted to do. Now in his late thirties he had moved up in the mob line, now being in a position to give orders and kick some ass if things didn't go right. So what was he doing here? Well doug use to be a very accomplised hitman before, and was now still viewed as one of the best out there. A few days ago he was ordered to have somebody killed, someone that owed money and too many favors. The job was a success until one of the people he had sent noticed a civilian staring at them from afar. They had given pursuit to try to kill the woman but she was gone into the night and they hadn't seen her since, the job was butchered and the people who fucked it up were resting at the bottom of Lake Michigan. Since then doug had been hired to find the woman and take care of it, because the last thing they needed was a damn murder charge, and investing into the mobs deals, etc. So here he stood smoking, a nasty habit no one should ever do, bidding his time and waiting for the woman to step out. Tucked inside his coat was a Colt 1911 .45, along with a butterfly knife and a backup 9mm pistol. He was prepared and ready, watching the seconds tick away on his watch.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-04-2006, 21:02:47</strong>
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				Nina turned the collar of her London Fog trench coat up against the bitter wind that seemed to blanket Chicago every evening about this time. She stuffed her hands into her pockets, her handbag dangling off of one wrist, her shopping bag off of the other. With a shake of her head she flipped the dark swirling waves of hair away from her face. <br><br>Nervously she glanced around the gloomy neighborhood with dark eyes. It wasn’t one of her favorites places to be, but the wholesale fabric store located in the dingy back streets cut the overhead way down on her seamstress work. Given the yards and yards of the red silk she needed for the evening gown she was commission to construct, the trip had seemed worth it. <br><br>A shiver from not just the wind ran through her frame. Ever since she had seen…<em>it</em>…she had been jumpy and couldn't sleep. Every time she closed her eyes it played out again in front of her. Ever since she had seen <em>it</em>, she had been going through a lot more Jack Daniels than normal. <br><br>With a small jolt she shed the feeling of uneasiness and started out onto the quiet street, the heels of her black knee high suede boots clicking her path to the bus stop six blocks away.&nbsp; <br>
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-04-2006, 21:11:37</strong>
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				Dropping the cancer stick to the ground and grinding it into the pavement, eyes narrowed as hewatched the woman come out, then look around to see if anyone was there for her. <em>Actually aware of her surroundings interesting.</em> Dough thought to himself this might be fun afterall.<br><br>Pushing off the wall he headed down towards the bus stop as well, his steps though were quicker and carried him farther, as he pulled the collar up on his coat to sort of hide his face. With each step he drew closer, yet remained far enough back so she wouldn't notice him. He wasn't planning on getting her now, he would ride the same train and find out where she lived, then after a while go inside and take care of business. Make it look like a break in or something else normal that happened everyday.<br><br>Exhaling his breath forming a cloud in the air, he cursed the cold because of his joints and back, but said nothing out loud not wanting to draw attention to himself. For now he followed her, eyes narrowed and ahead, watching every move in case she changed direction suddenly.
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				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-04-2006, 21:33:20</strong>
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				<br>Nina kept her downhearted face to the ground as she made her way to the bus stop. She knew it was a victim’s posture but…she just didn’t have the spirit right now to stand tall. Things were too hard, and weighed too heavily on her. Even before witnessing the crime the world had lost much of it’s warmth for her, leaving her lonely and cold. It was much of her own doing, she didn’t have to withdraw, she just had. <br><br>Lately though, she’d been looking out the window of her solitude at the word going by, and been wishing she were a part of it. She was feeling unsettled and the idea of taking a risk again had been flitting around the corners of her mind, looking for a place to rest. She’d been living, now she wanted a reason to keep doing so. <br><br>Arriving at the bus stop she stopped and raised her gaze down the street. In the distance she could see it, four blocks away, the bus that would take her on her way. A short trip on the bus, one on the train, and then she would be home to the safety of her small studio apartment. <br>
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-04-2006, 21:37:30</strong>
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				Sighing and groaning as his stomach rumbled, doug stared into the ever drawing night, peering ahead to make sure the woman was still in view. Overall doug was happy as he had ever been, sure things were tough sometimes, but everybody had bad occassionally.<br><br>Mirroring her path like a stalker which he sort of was, he followed behind her at a casual pace now, to keep out of sight and escape notice. So far it seemed to be working well. Once she got on the bus, so would he and get off at her stop, then to god only knows where else, silently he wondered where she lived.
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				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-04-2006, 21:52:52</strong>
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				The bus arrived on time and Nina climbed on board, followed by another passenger she really paid no attention to. She had no desire to make friendly conversation, and her shoulders rounded slightly, closing off her body language. <br><br>Spying a seat next to a dozing elderly woman, Nina sat, crossing her legs. The bottom of her trench fell to either side of her legs, revealing the tweed skirt that fell to 2 inches about the knee. Between the hem of her skirt and the top of her boots was a strip of creamy skin, exposed to the air. <br><br>Nina stared straight ahead through her trip, eventually exiting the bus to hop the Metra. Her posture and trip on the Metra were much like that on the bus. Quiet, private, and alone. <br><br>Upon reaching the South Loop neighborhood Nina disembarked. This time her head was raised and her shoulders back a bit. This was familiar territory. Technically it wasn’t the best area of Chicago, but the rejuvenation was happening rapidly, and she loved the urban chicness that was slowly coming to the area. <br><br>Her heels clicked on the sidewalks here much like they had in the dingier neighborhood, but here there was a hint of a lightness in her step. The rebirth of the neighborhood gave her hope. If this place could be brought back, maybe she could to. <br><br>Nina turned into a small corner store, a liquor store. A smile played at the corners of her full lips as she greeted the foreign man behind the counter. Her voice was naturally soft and clear, and friendly to the man she saw frequently, as she greeted him. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-04-2006, 15:07:47</strong>
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				Doug followed her onto the train and swallowed, taking a seat behind her and pleased that she seemed to not be paying attention much. Groaning he cracked his neck and back, cursing softly at his aches and pains. Chatting it up with a business across the aisle, he spent the time getting info on the stock market, etc.<br><br>Tailing her closely as she got off the bus, he hopped on the Metra as well, and again took a seat further back. He found no one to talk to this time, a couple of bums sleeping in the back, but he tryed to ignore their snores and stench.<br><br>Stepping down off the rail car, he followed her with eyes as she entered the store, and turned to disappear in the crowd. Despite his presence no longer there, he watched from a nearby side street, as if he were stalking or watching her like a hawk watches it's prey.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-04-2006, 16:48:05</strong>
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				One bottle of Jack and a nod good-bye and she was on her way again. Her hands were back in her pockets, her shoulders down and her eyes to the ground again. There were a fair number of people on the street here, and she avoided eye contact with all of them. <br><br>Only a few blocks away she stopped and walked the front steps to an old brick building. She pulled her hands from her pockets and dug in her handbag, finally pulling out a set of keys. She slipped them in the lock and pulled open the door. As she was entering the building her purse tipped and spilled some of its contents. With a sigh she stopped and let the door close, and stooped to retrieve her items in the chill of the Chicago wind. . <br>
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-04-2006, 20:21:36</strong>
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				Doug watched the woman from hism position, taking another cigarette from his pocket and lighting it. Hugging himself in the cold, he wonderdd the lay out of the building, perhaps he could just go cross to the next building, and have decent shot from there through the window.<br><br>The idea seemed better than just going in blind, but he notice the woman drop her things but did nothing, it was too risky to try and wisk her inside without anyone seeing him, or her yelling either. For now though he stayed put, because he would have to figure out which apartment she was in. Patiently he waited to gather her things and slip inside, then a few minutes later he would slip in and take a look around.
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				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-04-2006, 21:38:54</strong>
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				Finally she had gathered her things, and stood upright. Unlocking the glass door she slipped inside and walked past the stairwell to a bank of mailboxes. She unlocked the fourth one over on the top row, #09, with their being ten boxes total. After pulling out a lonely solitary envelope she relocked it and headed up the stairs. <br><br>Moments later a light flicked on in the top left corner apartment. Shadows moved about until she appeared partially visible in the front window. She had slipped her coat off to reveal a royal blue silk button down blouse that shimmered in the light. Her finger dipped inside the envelope shed' recently retrieved, and she pulled out a letter. As she read it one hand distractedly pulled the clip that had been restraining her hair, and it fell free.&nbsp; <br>
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-04-2006, 21:49:57</strong>
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				Doug praised his luck silently as he watched her go inside, then waited a few moments only to see her appear close to her window. Nearly jumping up and down he smiled, and quickly he made his way to the apartment beside hers.<br><br>Grinning as he walked in, a soft sigh escaping his lips as warmth wrapped around him, he shuddered at the sudden change of tempature. Making his way up the flight of stairs, he tryed to pick out which floor was the right one, where the two apartments were across from each other. Groaning about his back and other aches the whole time he climbed.<br><br>Finally he had made it, as eyes searched the hallway for the appropiate apartment. Shrugging he walked down the hallway, then came to a stop as he spotted it. Going to the door he yawned and covered his mouth, then stuck his ear to the door, listening to see if anyone was inside at the time. But he heard nothing but silence. Pulling a tool out of his coat pocket, he toyed with door for a few minutes until it finally opened, then he stepped through and looked around for the windows. Making his way over he gazed out of it to the other apartment, but could see nothing, so he waited for her to reappear and opened the window. The 9mm was produced equipeed with a silencer.
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				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-04-2006, 21:58:50</strong>
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				Nina walked into the kitchen and set the letter on the table. More legal mess. It never failed, just when things seemed bad, they got worse. Reaching into the refrigerator she pulled out a carton of grapefruit juice and a bottle of cranberry juice, and then grabbed a tumbler from the cupboard next to the sink. Pausing first to rub the tension from her forehead, she filled the tumbler 1/3 full of each of the different juices, and finished it off with the recently purchased whisky. <br><br>Everything went back in the fridge. She paused to take off her boots, bending over to unzip them down her calves. Free of her footwear she was a good three inches shorter, but much more comfortable. She picked up the tumbler and took several large swallows of the drink, reveling in the burn of the whisky. With one hand she brushed the hair from her face and headed quietly and gracefully back to the front room. <br>
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-04-2006, 22:45:27</strong>
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				Waiting for what seemed like forever he sighed, rubbing his eyes and whistling to himself, and also watching the door and listening. As she reappeared he lifted the gun, and pulled the trigger twice, watching the bullets speed toward where she was located.<br><br>Dropping down behind the window ledge, he waited for a scream or possibly a thud.
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				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-04-2006, 22:59:58</strong>
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				She saw the glass explode before she heard anything. She’d been raising the tumbler to her lips and noticed a moth flying around the lamp. She’d turned just slightly at the movement and then her drink exploded in her hand, glass and juice and whiskey bursting out everywhere. The liquid and glass seemed to float suspended in the air for a very long moment, until the burning pain struck in her neck and she saw a bright red splash appear on the lampshade. Nina screamed and she fell to the floor in a cower, finally acknowledging the two firecracker sounds and the shattering of glass. <br><br>Her heart was beating faster than she’d ever felt it before, and she choked in gasps of air in her panic. She froze for just a moment before forcing herself to crawl over the broken glass of the tumbler and the window towards the phone on the side table. The glass embedded itself into her knees and palms, but she couldn’t feel anything but the pounding in her ears and the panic in her gut. <br><br>With shaking hands she pulled the phone from the table and dialed 911. Twice she hit the wrong numbers and had to hang up and start over. She could feel her blouse becoming wet and tacky from blood, and she raised her palm to the left side of her neck. She winced when she felt the two wounds bullet had left in her neck when it entered and then exited her flesh. She felt faint from the realization she’d been shot, but held on. <br><br><br>OOC:The neck wound is probably very lucky, one of those '1/8 inch in either direction' kind of things. 
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-04-2006, 15:48:58</strong>
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				Immediately he knew he had not killed her but had wounded her by the screams, and a flash of red he saw across the way. Sighing he raised himself up, perching in the window area now and firing back into the apartment.<br><br>Cursing softly and groaning from his back, he realized he had to get out of here. Already he could hear sirens in the distance, no doubt a neighbors doing damn his luck. Getting to his feet he brushed himself off, then glanced around, picking up the shells left behind on the floor.<br><br>Hurrying out of the apartment, he forgot to place gun out of sight as he ran down the stairs, but soon made it out into the street. But the sight before him made him freeze, already there were cops everywhere, without thinking he took off down the street in the opposite direction. Unfortunately a cop had alreadly spotted him and took off after him. "Freeze, Police."
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				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-04-2006, 22:33:59</strong>
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				&nbsp;Nina huddled in the corner shaking violently with fear. She knew immediately why she had been shot, and who had sent the shooter. A great sense of violation and insecurity swept over her. This was supposed to be her home, the one place she was supposed to be safe. If she wasn’t safe here, then where could she be? Tears stung her eyes as she shook and tried to keep the knot in her stomach from making her as physically ill as she felt emotionally. <br><br>The blood was soaking her blouse, making it cold and clammy and sticking to her skin. But she knew she couldn't be shot in the jugular or anything, it was the wrong side of the neck and she would be dead by now. <i>I should be dead right now</i> That thought made her shiver with fear and feel faint. . <br><br>To her relief she heard sirens in the distant, growing closer, and then shouting of some kind in the street. She stayed huddled in her corner until the police finally broke down her door. <br>
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-04-2006, 22:44:18</strong>
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				Doug did not heed tha officers words and continued to run as fast as he could. Darting around the corner he ran into an old lady, but helped her up quickly and kept going. Turning back he saw no one, then turned around to keep going and spotted the cop. "Freeze police." Gun pointed at him slightly, but he didn't care and fired three shots at the officer.<br><br>The officers gun exploded four times and down doug went. Walking over the officer checked his pulse, he was dead which wasn't a bad thing. Using his radio he called in and wiped sweat from his brow.<br><br>Back at the apartment, police and perimedics busted down the door, with weapons drawn at first then lowered them. A large older looking cop spotted the woman, and soon he directed his feet towards her. "Are you alright miss? I think you need medical help." Waving the medics over he stepped back and let them do their job.
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				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-04-2006, 23:17:53</strong>
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				Nina shook even more violently now that they were there. The paramedics swarmed over her and she let them do what they needed. There were so many people here, adding to her sense of violation and lack of a comfortable safe place. As they tended to her, she closed her eyes and tried to ignore everything that was happening, tried to convince herself it wasn’t real, just a nightmare. But as the pain in her neck grew and the glass in her hands and knees reminded her of their presence, she knew for certain this was real. <br><br>For a very brief moment she considered whether or not she might just want to die. Things had been so lonely and so hard the past few years. She sat at a crossroads. She could give up and maybe end the pain and the torment, or she could make the decision to fight and to live. If she did, she would have to find a way to not waste her life like she had been. <br><br>The thoughts drifted through her mind until she passed out, letting her subconscious decided if she was strong enough and had the desire to fight and live. <br>
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-04-2006, 15:30:49</strong>
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				The paramedics watched and tended her until she passed out, then the woman was taken to the hospital for stitches and observation. Soon though the doctors had done their work, using the time the woman was out to be efficient, and get things out of the way so police could question her. Later on though the officers requested she be given some wake up medicine.<br><br>The next she saw would be two detectives watching over her while she rested, one female and one male. The female was a tall leggy blonde, with piercing blue eyes, and hair pulled back into a ponytail. The other was a tall male detective possibly italian, with short black hair, and dark brown eyes that were cold, yet could turn pleasant instantly. They were seated one on each side of her bed, sort of like body guards.
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				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-04-2006, 16:06:38</strong>
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				Nina’s eyes fluttered open, and for a moment she didn’t remember what had happened, or why she was where she was. It was only a moment though, and then it all came rushing back to her. The breaking glass, the splash of blood, the phone…<br><br>She was thirsty, and swallowed against the sticky feeling in her throat. Surprisingly she didn’t feel much pain at all, though her limbs felt very heavy. Her eyes moved over the two people in the room. The female was everything Nina wasn’t, tall, blonde, blue-eyed, and in Nina’s opinion, much more attractive. The male, he was tall and dark <i>and handsome</i>. That unexpected thought made Nina blush beneath her bandages. <br><br>Who were they? Not doctors, she didn't think. In a raspy dry voice she tried speaking, testing her voice.<br><br>"Hello?"<br>
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-04-2006, 16:40:57</strong>
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				The two detectives watched her as she awoke, and peered at them from beneath her bandages. The male detective gave her a smile as she seemed nervous, who wouldn't be in a hospital surrounded by police. "Greetings, I'm detective Cagulli, and this is my partner detective Lanning, we sure are glad to see you are alright." Giving her a wink, he sighed and scratched his head. "Do you remember anything Nina, you don't mind if I call you Nina do you?"<br><br>The woman beside him also smiled and elbowed him playfully in the ribs, she could tell he was flirting, at least a little bit. Rolling her eyes she stared at Nina, hands crossed over her chest, admiring the woman's dark beauty. It seemed they both liked what each other had, in a professional sense.
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				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-04-2006, 20:39:18</strong>
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				Again her voice was dry, but it was better. It wasn’t much louder as she always spoke quietly. <br><br>&lt;purple&gt;”Ni…Nina is fine.&lt;/purple&gt;<br><br>Detectives. This must be about what she had witnessed and what had happened at her apartment. They wanted to know what she remembered. She closed her eyes and that wave of insecurity and violation rushed over her again. Taking a deep breath she opened them again, her gaze darting between the two of them, but falling on the man more than the woman. <br><br>”I was just…just standing there, in my own home. And then the glass exploded in my hand, and my neck hurt, and I dropped down and called 911. That’s all. Nothing weird or strange or unusual at all."<br><br>Her dark eyes flicked to the door as if by sheer will she could make a nurse appear. When one didn’t she looked back at the detective. <br><br>”May I please have some water?”<br>
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-04-2006, 20:47:03</strong>
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				The male detective listened intently and scribbled notes down on a pad he had. Nodding his head he sighed and blinked big brown eyes at her. "I see, do you know where the shots came from?" Motioning his partner out the door to get the water. After only a minute or two the detective reappeared, closing the door securely and handing the woman the water.<br><br>Waiting for her to finish he spoke to his partner in whispered tones. Then when she was done he looked back at her. "Have you witnessed or seen anything unusual rececntly, perhaps a crime of some sort, or have any ties to the mob owe them money perhaps anything?" His gaze was friendly as he asked, occasionally going lower on her body. But it always traveled back up quickly.
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				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-04-2006, 21:42:19</strong>
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				Idly she noticed how nice his eyes were, and she paused for a long moment, looking at them. When she realized what she was doing she reddened again and quickly looked to the attractive woman. <br><br>“I think they came through the living room window…but…I’m not for sure.”<br><br>His next question was harder. She set the empty cup down and toyed nervously with the id bracelet on her wrist, looking back to the male detective briefly, oblivious as to his wandering gaze. <br><br>Quickly she looked away. She hadn’t told anyone about what she’d seen. Just because of something like this. She felt another wave of insecurity, almost panic. She closed her eyes and this time they teared, one spilling down her cheek silently. The back of one hand wiped it away. <br>
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 15:30:21</strong>
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				The two detectives watched her curiously, the sound of scribbling on paper and their breathing, the only noise within the room. Moving up beside her, he sighed and gazed down at her. "Miss?" Wondering what she was thinking at the moment. "Is there anything you want to tell us?"<br><br>The blonde motioned towards the window, the doctor making an appearance this time, quickly glancing around the room and giving everyone a smile. "Am I interrupting something?" Fidgeting with his hands the detectives made him nervous especially the male one.<br><br>Shaking his head the handsome male detective shook his head, then peered curiously at Nina once more, before allowing his gaze to drift towards the doctor. "No nothing, proceed doctor."<br><br>Giving them a smile he looked at Nina, walking over and checking the monitoring equipment. "Well miss your free to go, we're releasing you now, just have to sign some stuff and check out at the desk." Giving her the paper work, he scartched his balding head and sighed softly.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 15:52:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina brought a hand up to rub her forehead, her eyes still closed, listening as they documented something. She supposed she had to tell them. But…maybe if she kept quiet after this, showed that she wasn’t going to spill anything even after being shot, they might leave her alone. Or maybe she cold just move, there was nothing here for her anyway. <br><br>Deciding she had no choice but to keep quiet, she opened her dark eyes and looked up at the male detective. She tried to keep her expression neutral, but fear clung to the edges of her expression, and played deeply in her gaze. <br><br>She didn’t have a chance to speak before the doctor walked in. Her eyes fell back to her hands as he looked her over. At the news she could go home, she looked up sharply, a bit of panic sweeping over her. She wasn’t ready to go home, she needed to call around, find somewhere safe. Home didn’t feel safe anymore, she couldn’t go there. <br><br>Nina looked at the doctor and made herself stay calm against the wave of sickening fear that rushed through her. <br><br>“But…are you sure? Maybe another day, and…”<br><br>Her words trailed off, knowing she sounded foolish. Most people begged to leave, not to stay. <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 15:59:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The tall detective have her a stern stare, aware of all the emotions flowing across her face, but for now he said nothing. Blinking at the doctor the two cops nodded, then turned their gaze to the woman. "Well miss if you are sure, however whatever it is these people won't let it be, where ever you go it won't be safe especially since the hitman was a mob member." He took a breath and let the words sink in.<br><br>Smiling down at the woman he nodded. "That's right miss free to leave, we don't house people who aren't sick, talk to the police if you want somwhere to stay." The doctor didn't know much of what was going on, but he had guessed the woman was in danger, perhaps she should just tell them.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 16:04:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina’s eyes flicked nervously from the doctor to the male detective, to the blonde, and back to the male again. She took a shaky breath and parted her lips to speak, but was silent for a long moment. Finally she spoke, breathed out a few quiet strained words. <br><br>“I…I saw something.”<br><br>Nina looked nervously at the doctor. She’d rather not talk in front of him. Her gaze went back to the male detective, she couldn’t remember his name. Calguri? Calgulli? It didn’t matter, she would find it out again. <br><br>His eyes were kind, and a bit soothing, but she could see and edge to them as well. He was a strong minded man, but probably had to be in his line of work. She took another breath and breathed out a couple more words. <br><br>“A…A killing.”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 16:12:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Detective Cagulli gave her a small smile and scribbled something down. "Really? Where did you see this?" Following her gaze to the doctor he sighed. "Could you step out doctor, this is police business afterall." Glancing back at Nina he scratched his chin.<br><br>Blinking the doctor nodded, sighing to himself and leaving the paperwork to be signed. "I'll just leave this here and have a nurse come by later to pick it up." Giving everyone a smile he stepped out and disappeared.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 16:21:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She was glad he asked the doctor to leave, but her nervousness grew. But she had stepped off into the deep end, and she couldn’t back down now. <br><br>Toying again with her bracelet she let her gaze fall to the sheets of the bed. It just donned on her what little she was wearing, just a hospital gown, but it was just a cold realization of fact. It didn’t flare her sense of modesty at the moment. The fact she was telling was the only thing important right now. <br><br>“Behind ‘Mario’s Kitchen’…the Italian place at 16th and Gibraldi.”<br><br>She swallowed and trembled as the images came flooding back to her. She could smell the garbage and dank again, hear the slight rain as it pelted the brick buildings, feel her damp hair, cold and clammy on her face. <br><br>“I…I had just stepped into the alley, to take a shortcut to 18th” <br><br>Nina wet her lips before continuing. <br><br>“There were three men, one on the ground on his knees, the other two behind him, and they…”<br><br>Her voice shook and she stopped, her breathing a bit heavier, noticable by the increased rise and fall of her chest.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 16:51:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Detective Cagulli gave her an encouraging smile and nodded, scribbling everything down she had said so far. "What a great place for a crime." His sarcasm was easy to place, but he stopped and sighed, moving closer to her. "Take your time Nina, all the time you need." Giving her a wink and a smile, trying to block the view of his partner.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 18:44:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina's eyes met his again, and held his gaze for a moment as he fed her strength.<br><br>"One of them raised a gun...and..."<br><br>She could see the thick silencer on the barrel, the way it shown in the security light. It had raised so slowly from the man's side, and had held her transfixed. The man's finger had tightened and...<br><br>Nina physically jumped as she had when the soft sounds of the gun broke through the alley. The blood and brains had splattered out of the kneeling man's head, a forward spray that was sharply visible against the downward rain.<br><br>Her voice was almost inaudible. <br><br>“He shot him.”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 19:15:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Detective Cagulli nodded and smiled, and without thinking reached for her hand at the hard moments, giving it a small squeeze in comfort if she allowed it. Sighing he glanced at his partner, then scribbled down what she had said. "I see, very good Nina thank you, would you know the men of you saw them again?"<br><br>The blonde detective twitched away from the two of them, and although she didn't show it, what Nina had said bothered her a great deal as well. Placing her face in her hands, normally she was better than this, but for some reason this got to her at least a little.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 19:46:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina felt his hand, and reflexively held his tightly. Another time and place and she would have been quite dismayed at the fact she was gripping a stranger's hand, but she had no one else, and this memory had been eating at her for close to a week. <br><br>He let go of it to scribble again, the sound loud in the silence of the room. When he asked if she would remember him if she saw him, she nodded. <br><br><em>His face turned up, and for some reason he knew to look into the shadows where she was hiding. The security light hit his face, lighting it up clear as day. Following his face came his gun, the barrel pointed straight at her. She froze. He pulled the trigger and she braced for the bullet about to claim her. There was a click. </em> <br><br>Nina jumped again, remembering the click. Something had happened to the gun. <br><br><em>His face was almost as shocked as hers, but the click gave her the push she needed. She ran forward, towards 18th, and the bus she was supposed to catch. She barely made it, the feel of him chasing her giving her the extra bit of speed she needed. She knew he would know what bus she got on, but hoped it wouldn't be enough to find her. At the next stop she got off quickly and took another route home.</em><br><br>Not knowing what was important she offered another peice of information.<br><br>"He tried to shoot me."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 19:58:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Cagulli watched the emotions pass over her face and gripped her hand again if allowed, and patiently waited for any other info. Raising a brow at her comment, he sighed and lookd at his partner. "That must have scared you, why wasn't he able to shoot you, did the gun jam, or possibly out of bullets?"<br>Not that he expected her to be a gun expert, but perhaps she would know something. Her being able to idenify him again pleased the detective immensely. "Great." He scribbled something down.<br><br>The blonde female detective watched and listened to the two in silence, her nerves eating at her a little, but she worked hard for her face not to show it. She was eager to leave and be done with this, then felt a pang of regret thinking the woman before wished the same thing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 20:09:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina glanced between the two detectives, coming back the male, the one closest to her that kept offering his hand. <br><br>“I don’t know what happened to the gun…it just…just clicked.”<br><br>She shivered and closed her eyes a moment, reliving the memory again. Her voice was quiet and monotone as she recounted the instant.<br><br>“He raised it. I saw the hole in the end of the barrel. His finger flexed and pulled back…all the way back. And there was just….click.”<br><br>Her hands came to rest on her mouth, the fingers together almost as if she were in prayer. They pressed against her trembling lower lip. She was trying desperately hard not to cry, and kept her eyes closed. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 20:13:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He sighed and gave her a comforting smile, then patted her hand comfortingly. "Oh, that mean it was empty, you are a lucky woman Nina, very lucky indeed." He watched emotion rush through her features and could only watch, he didn't know her well enough to comfort her any other way, though his male instincts kicked in and he thought he would have liked to. Face turning slightly red he coughed and looked away. "Well you've been a great help Nina, we're going to look into this more, and in the mean time you can stay at a place we have set up for you, complete with guards and everything." Giving her a smile, he frowned down at the paper, thinking there was more to this he just couldn't put his finger on it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 20:36:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina opened her eyes at this information. She wasn’t sure how she felt about staying in a place they had set up for her. Then for the first time since she had witnessed the murder, she felt a small spark of relief. Maybe she could get a full night’s sleep. Maybe she could stop looking over her shoulder. <br><br>Then another thought struck her and concern clouded her expression again. She had withheld information on a murder. Was she in trouble? She crossed her arms around her midriff and cupped her elbows. Tilting her head softly she looked at the detective with wide eyes.<br><br>“You’re not taking me to jail, for not telling about the killing, are you?”<br><br>That was a place with guards.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 21:20:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Detective Cagulli chuckled at her and gave her a reassuring smile. "No we're not, although in the future it might help the investigation, since days have passed now it will be harder." Giving her a playful stern look, he looked to his partner and motioned her out the door. "Bye for now, somebody will be along soon to a take you to where your going to stay, as soon as you get checked out and everything." Feeling a pang of regret, he wanted to leave his number for her, but didn't think it appropiate right now.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-04-2006, 21:58:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When he chuckled she realized how naive she sounded. Of course they wouldn't be taking her to jail. Pink crept up her neck and ear in embarassment. <br><br>Nina didn't want him to leave just yet and tenatively reached out to lay her hand on his forearm. He had been the only comfort she'd had in this whole thing, and knew she was acting foolish by not wanting him to go, but wanted him to stay a moment longer. <br><br>"My clothes, they were covered in blood, I don't have anything to wear."<br><br>She looked between the two agents, and settled on the man again. She guessed normally in a situation like this a relative or friend would bring clothing, but she had neither. <br><br>"And...and am I going to be taken home first to get some things?"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 15:43:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Turning around he shivered at her touch, eyes closing then and then blinking open at her. Running fingers through his hair he looked down at her again. "I don't know, but you won't go without clothes I promise." Looking to his partner he smiled, a rather teasing and flirtatious smile, perhaps there was something between them all along just not blatant. "I would get to signing those papers, the sooner your down you can get out of here." Squeezing her hand once last time, he whispered something to his partner which made her blush, and he chuckled at her and motioned out the door.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 15:56:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She watched the way he ran his hands through his hair. It was a masculine gesture that in another time and place she might have found appealing. His shiver and extended wink had been lost on her.<br><br>There was another squeeze from his hand, and she felt slightly more secure. he made his assurances, and Nina reluctantly let him go, slightly confused by the exchange between he and the woman, but not dwelling on it. <br><br>With a shaky deep breath she picked up the papers and worked in signing them, anxiety and nervousness still running through her. Every minute or so she felt compelled to look over her shoulder. No where was safe anymore.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 16:04:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As soon as the good looking male detective and his partner left, a uniformed officer came into the room to guard her, this one a little younger but still handsome. Sighing he glanced at Nina and watched her filling out the paperwork, then placed himself beside her bed and remained quiet.<br><br>A knock on the door announced the nurse's entrance, a older later possbly early forties with brown hair, pretty in a mature sense giving the uniform a smile. Walking over to Nina she smiled down at her. "Are you done darling? If not take your time I can come back later."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 16:12:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was glad for the security of the officer, but pulled the blanket higher in his presence. Maybe it was the uniform, but she didn't feel as comfortable with him as the detectives. Nervously she brushed the hair from her face and offered him a polite smile, and then returned to her paperwork. <br><br>She had just finished when the nurse entered, and nodded at the woman's question. <br><br>"I'm finished, thank you."<br><br>Nina handed the nurse the papers, and swallowed. She was thirsty, but not for water. Nina had no clue how much time had passed, but judging from her craving, it had been awhile. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 16:21:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The uniform watched the door closely, returning the smile the woman had given him. He stiffened as someone knocked on the door, hand going to his gun just in case, but relaxed when he saw the nurse come in. Yet still watching her every movement for now.<br><br>Reaching out for the paperwork she gave Nina a smile, then patted her hand in a comforting jesture. "Well your all set miss, just check out at the desk outside, oh and there's some policemen bringing you some clothes from your house I believe, should I send them in?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 16:31:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina nodded, something she did often as it didn't require her to speak, at the nurse. She was anxious to leave, but apprehensive at the same time. The way the officer had laid his hand on his gun showed his commitment to protect her, but also drove home even further the seriousness of her situation. <br><br>She sighed and closed her eyes, putting her forehead in her head. She had done everything wrong, and was paying for it dearly. If only she had gone to the police right away, then maybe this wouldn't have happened. Or better yet, maybe if she hadn't tried the shortcut in the first place, she could still be in her apartment and feeling safe. <br><br>Her eyes teared briefly before she blinked them away. She didn't think she could ever feel safe again.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 17:41:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The nurse smiled at the uniformed officer again, obviously thinking he was cute and handsome, but did little else in the way of flirting. Sighing she strode off into the hall, motioning the two officers inside. <br><br>A female officer with dark hair came in carrying the bag with her clothes in it. "Here you go miss, some clothes for you, until we're done checking the block and your apartment for evidence." Giving her a sweet smile she looked to her partner. "The officers to escort you to your new residence will be here soon." Turning dark eyes to the cop beside her, her face lit up and she waved and smiled at him, obviously they knew each other and she liked him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 17:49:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thank you."<br><br>Nina waited for them to leave so she could change. They seemed to know each other. The male officer had gotten positive reactions from both the nurse and now this policewoman, so Nina ventured a second look. He was nice looking, she could objectively say that, but she found her mind wandering back to the male detective, and the way he had ran his hand through his hair, and the way his eyes had held hers. <br><br>Thinking of him surprised her, and she pushed him out of her mind. There were more important things than the detective.<br><br>Eve looked a the two officers of the law in the room, and spoke in her whisper soft voice. <br><br>"May I have some privacy?"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 19:40:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Peering at Nina the male got up and brushed himself off, then nodded at Nina and wandered out with the dark haired officer, who seemed very happy for him to accompanying her. Despite his leaving he stayed right out the door, flirting with the female officer, yet his mind was on the job as well. After a minute ot two, he knocked on the door and spoke softly. "May we come back in?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 19:49:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was grateful for the moment alone and relaxed just a bit. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She had lived for years in practical isolation, and she could barely get a moment alone. <br><br>Knowing she probably didn't have privacy for long, she looked in the bag knowing already what would be there. Her wardrobe consisted of conservative skirts and blouses, and a few yoga outfits. In her sewing room there were some beautiful and much more edgy things that she had designed, but she rarely wore them herself. <br><br>Nina was tucking the deep purple silk button down blouse into her fitted black skirt when the officer knocked. She straightened the buttons and smoothed her skirt, then called out softly. <br><br>"Yes, you may."<br><br>As they walked back in she slipped on the black pumps that had been brought.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 19:59:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The cops eyes searched the room as he came back in, as if he suspected someone had tryed on her life again, or perhaps was in hiding and waiting. But seeing nothing he visibly relaxed, sighing softly to himself and glancing Nina over, but he made no comment not being comfortable since he didn't know her very well.<br><br>The beautiful dark haired female cop came back in, her face serious as she looked around as well, but soon brightened as she looked Nina over. "Oh girl you look wonderul, I'm surprised men aren't all over you." Giving her a playful wink and a smile, she looked at the male beside her, whispering something in his ear which caused him to redden, his only response being something like. "Later."<br><br>Soon the officers that were suppose to escort her to her new residence knocked on the door, one a black man who was tall and muscular, the other a shorter brown headed male who was average in a way. The black man looked at the other two officers and sighed, he knew them too well, but at least the male didn't let the woman distract him from his job. "You two may leave, we can take from here." Dark eyes flicking to Nina he smiled. "Have everything miss?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 20:26:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=5037.msg175558#msg175558">Quote from: PhoenixBlaze on 27-04-2006, 19:59:50</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> "Oh girl you look wonderul, I'm surprised men aren't all over you." Giving her a playful wink and a smile, she looked at the male beside her, whispering something in his ear which caused him to redden, his only response being something like. "Later."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Nina blushed deeply at this comment. First, because the female assumed men weren’t all over her. Was there something wrong with her? She was objective enough to think she passed most standard visually. Second, because clearly there was some remark made in reference to her. She merely clasped her hands together at the waist and waited for whoever was supposed to arrive, to arrive. <br><br>Fortunately she didn't have to wait long. She was a tad intimidated by the size of the black man, but in a way it gave her a strong sense of safety. She imagined most would think twice before crossing him. In response to his question she looked around the room briefly, and then tentatively made eye contact. <br><br>"I don't have anything to take...so yes, I guess."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 20:49:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He waited for the younger cops to leave before speaking again to her, a big smile splittling his face. "Great, well let's get you somewhwere safe, I realize you've been through alot perhaps we can put your mind to ease a little." Giving her a playfu wink, he turned to his partner and motioned Nina out the door with a big hand.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 21:23:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina found herself smiling back softly at the grin and wink that fell on her. Not only that, but he offered sympathetic words as well. They were small little gestures that some others had made as well. But that was the nature of things. Sometimes some poeple seemed more comforting than others. Like the male detective had been. <br><br>With a soft nod she walked to the door, and tenatively into the hallway. Her head was held high, and her shoulders set, but inside she was shaking. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 21:26:28</strong>
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				The big black detective walked behind her, and the smaller in front sort of like a royal guard perhaps. Wiping sweat from his head, the black detective waved at a few people he knew, giving each a smile but towering over almost everyone. When they arrived at the desk, his face went serious as he waited for Nina to give them the paperwork so they could leave.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 21:44:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was starting to feel relatively safe, and told herself to calm down. No one was going to try and kill her in here. Who knows, they may not try and kill her at all anymore. This seemed like such a big fuss, and she felt almost bad for all of it. She didn't deserve all of this, did she? <br><br>At the desk she silently handed over the paperwork and waited to see if anyone needed anything else from her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 21:50:35</strong>
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				The lady at the desk took the paperwork and marked on it, then looked it over and tore off Nina's copy and handed it to her. Giving the young woman a smile he turned back to her work, giving the two cops a smile a piece.<br><br>The black man shifted his weight and sighed as well, tapping his foot on the floor, then continued on when Nina started to walk. The nurse's smile returned by both officers.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 21:54:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina accepted the paper and then realized she had no where to put it. She didn't have her purse. Many men would not understand, but the vast majority of women felt very at a loss without their bags. They were mini survival kits. In addition to that, the handbag represented a small part of her life. There were photos, her favorite perfume. Breath mints that she chewed as much as for habit as hygiene, and of course there was the flask. Now she was without all of it, and without any kind of identification. She also had no money, and no means of getting any. <br><br>With a small sigh she followed the smaller officer, the presence of the larger one pressing in behind her.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 22:11:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Guarding her like his life depened upon it he followed Nina, enjoying the view from where he was at, but trying not to be too much a pervert and lech. Pressing the button for the elevator he waited, chatting to his partner in the mean time, then finally motioning Nina inside the elevator. Once there he stared down at her asked politely. "Is there anything you need from your apartment miss?" If there was he would have it delivered to where she was staying.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 22:23:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina returned his polite smile and nodded softly. Her voice was quiet, even in the secluded elevator.<br><br>"My purse, and...well...are there any restrictions or anything?"<br><br>She swallowed, feeling the thirst.<br><br>"I need more clothing of course but..."<br><br>She smiled timidly and ducked her head a little, laughing softly in a self-deprecating manner. She guessed a lot people in her situation might like a drink now and then, and she hoped he wouldn't think anything odd with her last request.<br><br>"I could really use the bottle of Jack I'd just bought."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 22:45:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The big black officer raised and eyebrow at her and chuckled. "Well we can't take you whole apartment so yeah, just what you need or find comforting, I could use a drink myself." Giving her a wink and a nudge he smiled, lighting up his face as he waited for the elevator to reach ground level. Once they did, and were out in the back parking lot, a black SUV awaited them and he quickly usehered here inside the vehicle. Climbing in the driver's side, he clicked his seat belt and took off, flying down the road now towards their destination.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-04-2006, 23:03:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Being outside was different than being in a building, she felt more open...exposed. She supposed she shouldn't feel safer inside a building, she had bee attacked when she was in her own apartment. <br><br>Absently her hand went to the bandage on the left side of her neck. It really wasn't a bad wound at all, in and then out, with clean tissue damage they said, but it was a reminder. After today she just would need two band aids. <br><br>A thought suddenly hit her. She had lost some time. It had been evening when it happened, and now it wasn't. She cleared her throat softly and looked at the large officer. <br><br>"Um, what day is it? Is it just the next day?"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-04-2006, 16:06:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His voice gruff and slightly sleepy the officer answered from his seat. "Yes it is, why is there something wrong?" Turning he looked at her, then glanced at his partner. Sighing he figured he should feel her in a little more on what was going on. "Anyway as you know we have a place for you to stay, till we can clear things up, and anywhere you go we go or close behind anyway, if you need anything let us know hopefully this will all be over in a few days." Giving her a smile and yawning.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>28-04-2006, 16:16:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina shook her head. <br><br>&lt;Purple&gt;"No, nothings wrong. I just wanted to get my bearings."&lt;/purple&gt;<br><br>She offered a half-smile in the rearview mirror, and guessed she should offer an explanation as to why she asked. It seemed he thought she was worried about an appointment or something. <br><br>&lt;purple&gt;" I just don't remember time passing, and it seems like an awful long time to have been asleep."&lt;/purple&gt;<br><br>There were appointments coming up though. Fittings, and weddings, and there was the charity event that she was making three custom gowns. They were still over a month away, but if she lost too much time...<br><br>What was she thinking? Someone had tried to kill her. She rubbed her eyes wearily. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-04-2006, 16:47:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave her a smile and nodded his head. "I know what you mean, now someone will be with you at all times, and the place we're going isn't easily found so you will be relatively safe." He hoped he was easing her mind, because his mind was reeling, like all the other officers he thought there was more to it because it sounded similiar to other killings. They had been after the mob for a while, watching them closely and their moves, but so far they had come up with nothing, and this killing could be there big break and end it all the drugs, prostitution, and killing as well.<br><br>Unknown to the officers in the SUV, but a dark blue car pulled out a side street behind them, local memvers of the mafia and doug's cronies. They followed at a safe distance not wanting to be suspected or act suspicious, and they spoke in quiet voices to each other. The first one in the car was a guy named Tony Gotti, a popular name and a popular guy, he was ruthless and had been trained by doug himself. The other was a younger guy named Anthony Black, a local new mafia member who didn't know much, but had good headon his shoulders and handle himself in a bad situation. Speeding down the highway after the SUV, they had come to finish what their boss had started.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>28-04-2006, 17:00:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina's smile was a bit more natural this time. <br><br>"Thank you. That does make me feel a bit better."<br><br>A bit anyway. <br><br>Nina settled back into her seat and crossed her legs, folding her hands in her lap. She was making a mental list of the things she wanted to remeber to grab, other than clothing. There wasn't a lot she wanted to bring, but didn't want to forget the few things she did want to take. <br><br>Her dark eyes flicked back to the mirror again, and continued to speak in her soft voice. <br><br>"I don't suppose you have an idea how long I'll be there."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-04-2006, 17:08:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Not noticing the car he turned to Nina. "No I don't, however long it will take is all I know, but hopefully not long even with people caught you still may be in danger." Damn he thought what a let down and comforting thought, cursing himself mentally, he sighed and shook his head. "Sorry I know it's hard, and things will be different from now, you may have to have a new idenity I hate this ever happened to you." Patting her hand he yawned again and rubbed his eyes.<br><br>Behind them the two mobsters spoke quietly, still in shock over doug's death, tony's dark eyes searching anthony's face as he spoke. "I can't believe that fucker is dead, he taught me everything man, and now gone but no one's perfect but shit we'll do it right this time." Nodding his head he brushed black hair from his face as anthony responded. "Yeah I know, I didn't know him very well, but everybody said he was the best around." Falling silent they concentrated on the car ahead of them.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>28-04-2006, 17:54:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina's eyes widened in shock and her mouth dropped open a little. Still her voice was soft, even as she responded in a surprised tone. <br><br>"New identity? Like in the movies? But...surely it's not necess--..."<br><br>Had she seen something more important than she realized? It all hit her. It wasn't a simple mugging, or a dispute. It was an execution. The way the man had been kneeling on the ground, they had all been wearing suits, it had been done in such a calm cool manner. <br><br>Nina shook her head and smiled softly. <br><br>"Nevermind. I'm sure it'll all be explained. You look exhausted, I'll worry about it later."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-04-2006, 19:27:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave her a smile and glanced in the rearview mirror, yet had failed to realize that the car had been following them all this time, and continued on eventually replying. "Well it might be, just seems there's more to this than meets the eye miss, you know one of those feelings you get." Shrugging he sighed and cracked his neck.<br><br>Still keeping up with the SUV Tony and Anthony were now going over there plan, and trying to think of a plan B or C, should the first fail or just get away if something went wrong. Tony glanced at Anthony shaking his head. "We fucking need to be careful man, I don't want to end up dead like Boss, or even caught for that matter, I say we go in guns blazing to be sure everything's out of our way." Tony wasn't the best planner which caused Anthony to sigh. "I disagree, sneak around the building and pop one of the windows, then get inside and go from there or hit them like Boss did from the window." They argued back and forth for a while as they drove, still not completely sure what they were going to do.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>28-04-2006, 20:49:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina nodded. She sometimes got those feelings, but hadn't had any yesterday when she should have. Someone had been watching her, maybe even following her. Who knew for how long, or how far, but they must have been. And she was oblivious to it the whole time. <br><br>She looked at the hands folded in her lap, trying not to think about that anymore. She was with the police now, and this officer at least seemed committed to keeping her safe. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-04-2006, 20:59:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The two officers drove for what seemed hours but was only a few minutes so far, that and the fact driving was a bitch made it worse, but so far enjoyable and without incident. "So tell me, Nina was the name? Anyway what do you do for a living and in your spare time?" Trying to make friendly conversation and take her mind off of her current situation.<br><br>Tony and Anthony had finally agreed on a plan or two, and even planned for the worse. "The godfather hooked us up with some pretty toys this time, so this should be easy even if we run into the police, let's see a .45 handgun a piece, sniper rifle with scope, two sawed off pump action shotguns, oh and one machine gun which doubt we'll use." Shrugging Tony turned to Anthony. "So I say we set up across from the building if possible, maybe snipe them from afar if we can, of not at least get a good look at the place and possible all the police there." Taking abreath he continued shortly after. "Then we make our approach, don the clothes we're supposed to where, then try the window plan first break into apartment then climb to the window. Or just hit the door guns blazing and kill anything that moves." Anthony nodded and smiled cleaning his handgun as tony spoke. "Sounds good to me."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>28-04-2006, 21:27:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina’s eyes rose, but her head was still tilted down towards her lap slightly. <br><br>“I’m a seamstress.”<br><br>She thought about what else she did. <br><br>“I read. And…well, I guess mostly I just sew. I’m a bit of a designer…or trying to be.”<br><br>A little smile curled her lips as she revealed that. She was pretty sure she was good. Very good. But she had no education and no experience.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-04-2006, 21:44:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The big black cop gave her a smile and nodded. "So a nice quiet life sounds good to me, do you have your own business or something?" Drawing closer now to their destination he slowed down, and finally pulled off the road to a rundown looking apartment building, looking up at it as he drove in the parking lot. "Well here we are, know it doesn't look like much but that's the point, suppose to draw criminals away and make them think you wouldn't stay in a place like this, the inside is alot better so...." Trailing off he stopped the car and put it in park.<br><br>Tont kept going pass the building in the car, but soon pulled into the one across the street, which looked as bad if not worse than the one the cops were going into. Smiling to himself he shook his head, glancing over at anthony and chuckling. Flipping his cell phone out, he dialed a number and let it ring until someone answered. "Hey Bobby it's Tony, yeah we're finally there, you wouldn't believe this placea real fucking dump, I guess yto throw us off or something. Anyway send Frank and Ricky along, and we'll wait for them here until night fall and scope the place out." Closing the phone he cracked his neck and yawned. "Well let's do it." Getting put of the car, he opened the trunk and looked around for anyone.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>28-04-2006, 22:28:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>She peered out the window in curiosity as it was obvious they were slowing. Nina was a little surprised by the area and the building, but nodded at the cop's explanation. Still, it seemed...wrong. It just didn't feel right. She shook her head, telling herself none of this felt right, but why should it? She'd never been in this type of situation before, and they were just trying to protect her. <br><br>Nina smile reassuringly at the policeman. <br><br>"It's fine, really. I appreciate all y'all are doing."<br><br>With nervousness she smoothed down her skirt and tucked her hair behind her ears, preparing to disembark the vehicle. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-05-2006, 15:59:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The big black cop waited and soon enough three more cops appeared out of the building, but these were armed to the teeth, one with a automatic shotgun over his shoulder, and the other two with machine guns. They seemed determined to keep her safe at all costs, and anyone trying anything shit would hit the fan and turn ugly quick. Giving a curt nod to the three, the big cop pulled a large colt .45, then hefted himself out of the vehicle as did the other. Quickly moving around to the other side, he opened the door for Nina, the three other cops stepping weapons pointed in every direction. They had her well covered, and soon they would form a circle of protecttion around her, and moved in one big mass towards the building entrance.<br><br>Across the street Tony and Anthony prepared themselves as well, a pistol a piece tucked into their coats, while the hoisted machung guns and shotguns as well. Equipping the pistols with silencers, Tony quickly broke into the building, while anthony hid the car around back for easier acess to more weapons. As he entered three people came into view, and three people fell dead in a pool of their own blood, as silenced rounds hit each in the head. Sighing to himself he looked down at them, waiting for anthony now and whispering. "Sorry folks."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-05-2006, 17:30:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was impressed at do the depths they were going through to protect her. What she knew must be very important, even if she didn't really think she knew much. The man she saw must be someone they wanted to put away very badly. Nina hoped she was worth all of this trouble.<br><br>As grateful as she was for the protection, all of the guns made her nervous. When the door to the vehicle opened, she gingerly climbed out, eyeing the firearms warily. She had never been around guns save a hunting rifle here and there, and these were much more sinister. She knew they were to protect her, but she saw what one bullet did kneeling to the man on the ground, and had had her own brush with a bullet the evening before. <br><br>Nina kept her eyes to the ground her hair falling forward to shield her face. She followed the many feet and legs in her field of vision, hoping they reached cover quickly. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-05-2006, 17:41:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The mass of officers with guns out moved towards the door, and finally seconds later reached it with no trouble so far. One of the swat members moved up to the door, pulling a key out of his vest pocket and unlocking then, then slowly entered into the building. All the people that had lived here were gone, because the building had been seized in a drug raid, and was now property of the local law enforcement. The big black cop smiled down at Nina, seeing the look of worry and sadness on her face. "You going to be okay?" Sighing to himself he walked behind her, as they climbed the steps leading up to the next level. Finally after continuing down a long hallway they stopped, opened a door about half way down, and stepped inside the large apartment. It was equipped with everything she would need, appliances the works, and the decor wasn't bad either. Wiping sweat from their brows, the three heavily armed men leaned against the far wall, gazing at the door as the others came in.<br><br>Anthony soon arrived and gazed down at the bodies, shaking his head and giving a grin to Tony. "Great shots, let's get upstairs." The two mobsters made their way up to the top, a duffle bag slung over anthony's shoulder, which held more weapons mainly a sniper rifle. Soon they had arrived to the first actual floor, and now were heading to each apartment, killing anyone who answered their doors. After they had done this on all floors, they found themselves a place on the top floor and settled in, and then heading up to the roof.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-05-2006, 17:51:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anne met the large cop’s eyes and nodding, putting a tentative smile on her face. He had been so kind ever since coming to escort her, and she didn’t want him to feel that she wasn’t appreciative, because she was. .They had all been nice, but he had been especially so. Only the detective had made her feel safer.&nbsp; <br><br>”Yes, I’m fine, you’re been wonderful, thank you.”<br><br>Nina stepped inside the door and peeked around the apartment in curiosity. From what she could see it would be quite comfortable, and it was much nicer than she had expected it to be. They had obviously given thought to this. It could also be something they used for other people in her position she supposed. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-05-2006, 19:35:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled back down at her and nodded to the men leaning against the wall. Glancing around then looking back to Nina. "Well this is it, not bad I guess, and everything's here you will need." Sighing he motioned his partner over, then started talking in whispered tones to the men against the wall and his partner. Whatever they were saying they didn't want Nina to hear.<br><br>In the building across from them Tony and Anthony were busy as bee's, having settled in and now up on the roof, surveying the area with a sniper rifle and binoculars. Sighing to himself tony blew smoke into the air, and looked to anthony from the corner of his eye. "This shouldn't be that bad, five people in all with her but perhaps more later, I think we should get at least a couple more people." Anthony nodded and tossed him the cell phone, tony dialed the same number again and spoke clearly. "Hey it's me again, yeah everything looks good I guess, they're well armed though I think we might need a couple more.... yeah that sounds fine alright." Flipping it closed he tossed the cigarette butt over the building edge.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-05-2006, 20:00:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina supposed she should move further into the room, and try to get acquainted with things. Her steps were slow and unsure, and she clasped her hands behind her back. She headed to the kitchen, making eye contact and nodding politely to the other officers. Spying the coffee pot and feeling the need to try and be a little friendly to the men who were protecting her life she forced herself to smile. She worked to keep her soft smooth voice friendly and light.<br><br>”Would y’all like some coffee?”<br><br>Without waiting for much of answer she started going through the cupboards, standing on her toes to see the top shelves, hoping they had brought filters and coffee along. Cups would be helpful as well. <br><br>OOC: Did they stop and her apartment and allow her to get a few things, or are they sending someone? <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-05-2006, 20:23:27</strong>
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				The few officers watched her move into the room, it couldn't be helped she wqas attractive and well they were males, but none of then stared for very long being professionals and all. At the question each mumbles something or nodded their head, watching her walk away into the kitchen. The one who had drove her here walked with her, giving her a friendly smile as she looked around. "Someone should be along with your things soon." Scratching at his chin he yawned, then tapped fingers on his face in a nervous gesture perhaps, mind going a million miles a minute as it always did. Remembering something he frowned and flicked his cell phone open. "Yeah it's me, we're here yeah get the perimeter set up, thanks yeah alright." Glancing back at Nina he smiled. "Well what do youn think of the place?"<br><br>On the roof scoping out the scene and rest of the block, tony sighed and scratched at his chin as well, then looked to anthony still gazing around in the binoculars. "This seems too damn easy, no perimeter or anything I mean what's the deal?" Anthony seemed nervous and worried his voice a little high, tony just shook his head and sighed. "Who gives a shit, makes it easier on us dude, do you really want to go up against more cops?" Anthony glared at him and yawned then shook his head. "Just seems weird that's all." Tony nodded and yawned too, then glanced down the street as two black cars pulled up, then around to the back of the building while the other stayed where it was. In the second black car more swat officers jumped out, which caused tony to curse silently under his breath and look to anthony. "Are you fucking happy more of them, damn now we'll have to change the plan again shit." Digging the cell phone from his pocket, he dialed the number again and sighed, voice gruff and moddy over the phone. "Yeah it's me again, change of plans more cops just shown up, looks like their setting up a perimeter and putting peopl on the roof send some more people, but make sure they come in from around back and we'll let them in." The voice replied over the phone and tony hung up. "Great a fucking war we're going to have on our hands, but it's our ass if this goes wrong, I don't want to go to prison." Whether he was speaking of what was to come or something else nobody knows.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-05-2006, 21:41:11</strong>
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				“It’s right nice. It’ll do just fine.”<br><br>It really wasn’t bad given the circumstances. It wasn’t being at home, but home wasn’t exactly like home either after what had happened. She was glad they had sent someone for her things, she didn’t want to go back there yet. Just the thought of it…the glass exploding in her hand, the splash of red on the lampshade, crawling through the glass…<br><br>Nina closed her eyes and leaned on the counter a moment, temporarily feeling a wave of anxious fear chilling her from head to toe. And then it was over. <br><br>She opened her eyes and took a deep shaky breath, goose-pimples rising to the flesh of her arms clad only in thin silk. She busied herself with the coffee, measuring, spooning, pulling down mugs…anything to keep busy. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-05-2006, 22:46:33</strong>
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				The big black man came over and patted her on the shoulder, the look on her face saddened him greatly. "It will be alright and I know it's tough, but maybe something good will come out of it." Nodding his head he licked his lips, watching her make the coffee made him eager for it, and silently he wondered if it would be any good. A few of the other officers also came over and gave her encouragement, patting her shoulder and trying to her feel better. Some of them knew what it was like.<br><br>Unfortunately it would only get worse, but none the officers knew that across the street, as tony and anthony awaited their reinforcements. Sighing to himself they both were now smoking cigars, and humming to themselves.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-05-2006, 15:23:34</strong>
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				Nina was a little overwhelmed at the kind display of the officers. She wasn’t used to all of the attention, and wasn’t used to needing it either. She gave them all timid and grateful, if not somewhat uncomfortable, smiles in return. To the large black man she gave the most sincere look as she brushed her hair from her face. <br><br>“I know…it’s just all fresh. I’m sure I’ll be fine.”<br><br>She turned back to the coffee, hoping they would all retreat back to their corners and previous spots in the room. Being the center of attention was unavoidable in this situation, but the display simply was to far out of the realm of normalcy to be comfortable. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-05-2006, 15:37:56</strong>
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				The big black officer groaned and just remembered something, he had never given her his name, sighing he nodded and stepped back. "I feel so stupid, I am Officer Jones from victim services, and my partner is Officer Reynolds, what was your name again?" Indeed the rest did wander away after comforting her, leaning against the wall and gazing out the window.<br><br>Smoke trailed in thin tendrils out of tony's mouth as he blew smoke out into the air, occasionally gazing down the street through the rifle scope. Finally a large mercedes came down the road, and tony punched anthony in the arm and pointed, a smile gracing his lips at anthony frown from the punch. "About damn time, now we can get this show on the road." The car pulled down a side street then to the back of the building. Five people climbed out of the car, two latino's, and three well dressed black men with neat corn rows. They carried a duffle bag a piece, and spoke in whispers as they met the other two on the roof.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-05-2006, 16:15:53</strong>
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				Victim Services, so that was why he seemed more natural and easier to deal with. She smiled politely. <br><br>”Nina, Nina Conners.”<br><br>After just a brief moment’s hesitation she held her diminutive hand out him to shake, cementing the introduction. Not wanting him to go out of his way with worry anymore, she worked to bring the eveness back to her expression that she lived with everyday. Polite and kind, but mostly neutral. <br><br>Seeing the coffee was done, she offered him the first cup. She had noticed how he had yawned several times, and seemed distracted more than once. In her gentle voice she inquired as to his state, looking up at him, her head slightly tilted in curiosity. <br><br>”Y’all alright Officer Jones? You seem tired.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-05-2006, 16:35:50</strong>
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				He expressed undying love for the coffee and gave her a tasing smile, nodding his head ta her question. "Yes I am fine, just been a long day that's all." Cracking his neck he groaned, then popped his back as well and stared down at the hand, finally offering his much larger one in return. He gave it a small squeeze and smiled, then frowned at what he was about to tell her. "Alright I need you to listen carefully, despite the protection and our safe measures, the mafia is bound to try for you again while your here and trust they most likely will find out where. I know that isn't comforting, but it's the cold hard truth and reality, so if and when it happens do everything I tell you to, without question or comment for your own safety." Sighing he glanced around and sipped the wonderful coffee.<br><br>Across the street all seven lafia members sat around downstairs, smoking and drinking a little while playing cards, and slowly waiting for night to fall upon them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-05-2006, 17:42:36</strong>
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				Nina steeled herself as the wave of shock rose from her toes to the top of her head, her skin left tingling from the images that one word conjured up. She took a deep breath and counted to ten, hoping to not pass out, and then finally breathed out one word. <br><br>”Mafia.”<br><br>Well that explained the attempt on her life at least. And the multitude of law officers in her presence. This wasn’t just an ordinary murder she’d witness apparently. It was a mafia matter.<br><br>Nina laughed suddenly, a pathetic sound, half a sob. <br><br>”Mafia.”<br><br>On shaky legs she moved to the small dining room table and took a seat. She rest her elbows on the table, and then her face in her hands, taking a moment to digest the knew information and gain control of herself.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-05-2006, 19:18:25</strong>
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				Officer Jones stared at her for a moment moving closer, thinking to himself she was going to pass out on him, then sighed when she seemed alright. "Yes sorry Nina, no one told you this? That's weird especially since it's your life, but don't worry you will be fine I promise." Giving her a warm smile, he stared worriedly as she walked off, as did the other cops and he soon followed her and sat down. Patting her knee he sighed. "I know it's not easy, but try to think of good things okay? Dwelling on it will only make it worse." Glancing at the other cops he shrugged and motioned to the kitchen where the coffee was, she was in no state to deliver right now, not that he expected her to.<br><br>The sun was slowly falling on the windy city, and the seven males were busy getting ready, checking weapons and going over a new plan, which now involved more people than they had orginally thought. Tony had a map layed out of the area on a table downstairs, and had marked where people would be, and where they would be going. As he spoke he gazed down at the map, then back up to them his face serious. "Alright, two people are going to be stationed on the roof, to defend and protect the others going to the building from their snipers. Three people will head in the front entrance here, and attack the front door, while the other two scale the building and hit the window. The snipers have the rifles, the one's hitting the door have machine guns and shoguns, and the others a pistol and shotgun, everybody got that?" A murmur of agreement soon followed, and tony named out those going where, he and anthony along with on of the black guy would be hitting the door. "Nobody is to leave until nightfall, and not until we get the go ahead from the boss." Sighing he took a drag off the cigar and yawned rubbing his eyes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-05-2006, 19:41:59</strong>
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				Normally a pat on the knee might make her jump or startle or move away bashfully, but right now from Officer Jones it was a welcome gesture. She sighed heavily and pulled her hands away from her face and folded them in her lap as was her habit. <br><br>“I’m fine. Perfectly fine. Of course things will be alright, and even if something does happen I’ll do everything you say without hesitation."<br><br>Nina drug the corners of her lips up in a forced smile and wondered when someone would be there with her things. She very much needed a shot of her buddy Jack. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-05-2006, 20:08:49</strong>
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				As of someone had read her mind or sensed the need of hers a faint knock was heard on the door, and everyone in the right tensed and reacted. Machine guns were out in officer's leaning against the wall in a matter of seconds, a eyes trained on the door as a knock was heard again. Pistol out officer jones moved towards the door, avoiding moving straight in front of it, and slowly leaning sideways and peering out the peep hole. Sighing and wiping his head he nodded to the others, and everyone lowered there weapons slowly, and soon the door was opened and a detective moved into the room. Locating officer jones he walked over and gave him a smile, then looked to Nina on the couch. "Here's her stuff, it's all there." Giving a curt nod to the detective jones took the stuff, and made his way over to Nina. "Here you go." He sat the stuff down close to her.<br><br>The mafia were busy rechecking everything and bickering back and forth over the tv, as some went&nbsp; over the plan again, while others yawned and stared at the walls. Bored out of their minds, they simply waited for the sun to set.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-05-2006, 21:06:19</strong>
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				Nina didn't think much of the knock until all the guns came out. That caused her slight form to fold back a little in alarm. Finally officer Jones gave the okay and everyone relaxed, Nina included. How long was she going to be here? A week? Weeks? Months maybe? Would she cower like this the whole time?<br><br>A detective entered and Jones took her things, bringing them to her. He seemed to sense she was most comfortable with him. It was ironic in a way, and he was really the most intimidating of them in appearance. <br><br>Nina smiled gently at him. <br><br>"Thank you. Is it okay if I go into the bedroom and lay down a little while? Will I have privacy?"&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-05-2006, 21:17:38</strong>
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				Jones smiled down at her as he handed over the things, wiping sweat from his bald head. Nodding he looked to the others and motioned towards the bedroom. "Sure, if anything comes up I'll let you know." As soon as she was gone, him and the other officers flicked through tv channels, talking back and forth in quiet tones.<br><br>Not much life on the othe end as well, but everyone's spirits rose as night drew closer. Tony and anthony were busy watching porn on tv, thanks to whomever had owned the apartment they were in. The others paced the room, or rather went up on the roof to scope things out, guns in hand just in case anything should happen.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-05-2006, 21:30:54</strong>
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				Once in the privacy of the bedroom Nina relaxed and slipped off her pumps. The first thing she did was reach in and find the bottle of Jack. She held the bottle gently, both lovingly and with disdain. She hated this weakness, but had little else to turn to. She removed the cap and brought the bottle to her lips, tipping her head back to take several long generous swallows. The whisky burned in its familiar way, and settled in her empty stomach. <br><br>Drink that she was, Nina knew with her small frame and without food she would have to be careful or she would become ‘under the influence’ quite rapidly. With a sigh she decided there were worse thing, and where was she going to go anyway? She took several more long generous draughts, and then recapped the bottle, hiding it in her things once again. <br><br>Already feeling the slight effects of the Jack, Nina curled up on the bed on top of the covers, her back to the door, and worked on falling asleep. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-05-2006, 21:49:40</strong>
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				As night descended upon the people in the apartment some nearly fell sleep only to be scolded by Jones himself. Cursing under their breath they sighed, and gazed out the window at the full moon. Jones sent three people up to the roof with sniper rifles, equipped night vision scopes, and slowly the atmosphere in the apartment tensed as if they were expecting something. But after a while everything died down, and they sat gazing at the tv screen.<br><br>At the arrival of night, Tony flicked off the tv screen, and his cell phone rang and he answered it. "Hello." It was the two guys from the roof, and he listened closely, it seemed a car was approaching a familiar one. Heart pounding in his chest he gulped and replied, then slowly flicked the cell phone closed. Turning to everyone else he smiled. "Looks like we got one more person, alright everyone let's get going, you know what your suppose to do." The black van pulled up behind the building, and a tall italian man climbed out, his name Vinny Rodriguez a high ranking member of the mafia. He also happened to be a hell of a shot, and one of the best snipers ever. Sighing he glanced up at the building, a cigar dangling from his lips, he slowly headed for the entrance. Back inside everyone was gathering up weapons and flashlights, and a knock on the door announced the presence of vinny. Tony opened the door and gave them a half smile. "Already men let's get going."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>03-05-2006, 16:21:43</strong>
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				Nina hoped it wouldn’t take long to fall asleep, what with the alcohol, the recovery her body and mind were going through, and her need to just escape for a little while. It was strange hearing the quiet movements and conversations beyond the bedroom door though. She was used to a completely empty and quiet apartment, but they didn’t bother her enough to keep her awake. <br><br>What really kept her up was image of the blood shooting forward in the downpouring of rain. Every time she closed her eyes she saw. It was then followed by the small black hole in the end of the gun, and the look in the man's eyes as their gazes met. These things played rapidly through her thoughts. <br><br>Eventually a few more swallows of the whiskey subdued the images enough so that as she lay curled on the bed her breathing became deep and even, and she finally entered a dreamless sleep. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-05-2006, 16:51:04</strong>
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				Officer Jones soon left to head to the roof and check on things, felling sort of odd to be in charge, which didn't happen often in victim services. Shaking his head he sighed, and took the steps one by one, and turned the nob at the top and went out into the night. The snipers on the roof wuickly turned to him, then relaxed seeing who it was, and gave him a small smile. Moving over to them he looked around for a moment. "How's everything up here?" The supposed leader of the three shrugged then sighed himself. "Quiet as a mouse, a tv on over there in that building but that's all, but nobody knows were hopefully. You think someone is on to us?" Jones cracked his neck and nodded and froze at the question. "I hope not, but my gut tells me maybe." His words didn't seem to comfort the other male, who's eyes widened and he finally nodded. "Well at least we're prepared I guess." Jones nodded and headed back downstairs, and finally made his way back into the gathering place. "Everything's quiet from up above." Everyone nodded and yawned, shaking themselves to keep from falling asleep.<br><br>Everyone on the other side however was tense and nervous, yet a thrill went through everyone of them. The thought of bloodshed and violence is what they lived for, that and other things unspoken. Vinny glanced at all the people inside and smiled, pulling a very nice silver pistol from within his jacket. The sight of the pistol made tony's eyes widen some, that was a rare piece and he let out a silent damn. It happened to be a five seven pistol, military issue and illegal to citizens mainly because it was fully automatic, and could pierce even military issue body armor. Also able to switch to semi automatic as well. Seeing the look on tony's face vinny smiled. "I see you like it, alright dammit let's get going, tony me, you, and anthony are hitting the door, and you two are going to back us up." He pointed at two black males and they nodded. Gathering a machine gun himself, and attaching a automatic shotgun on his back he sighed, fixed his hair then headed out the door followed by the others.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>03-05-2006, 18:04:49</strong>
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				When Nina awoke it was dark, and she felt the ache of hunger in her belly. She couldn’t remember eating that day, and hadn’t had dinner the night before. <br><br>She rubbed her eyes and let them adjust to the light, then rolled off of the bed. Her hair was a bit wild from sleeping, and her silk shirt wrinkled, but there was little to be done about it now. Quietly she opened the door to the hall and gracefully walked down to the living room, her bare feet silent in their steps, looking for Officer Jones. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-05-2006, 18:17:21</strong>
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				As it turned out they already had food when she awoke, the smell of fast food going through the apartment. Jones had sent someone out for food and had arrived only moments earlier. Seeing Nina padding down the hall he smiled, getting up and walking over to her. "Welcome back sleepy head, are you hungry?" Everyone around them was already munching on stuff of all sorts, from pizza to burgers, even a salad here and there. Oblivious to the danger coming for them in the dark of night.<br><br>Vinny, Tony, and Anthony, made their way out the back of the building and circled around, weapons in hand as they scanned the night sky, wary of light so snipers across the street wouldn't see them. The three on the roof watched their departure, covering them should they be spotted, and watching the officers talk as they sat there looking about.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>03-05-2006, 18:25:21</strong>
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				The smell of food made her stomach rumble, and one hand idly went to it. When Officer Jones approached she grinned gently at his sleepyhead comment. <br><br>“I’m starvin’.”<br><br>She felt better after some alcohol and some sleep. She had been sure the nightmares were coming,&nbsp; but there had been nothing but restful slumber. <br><br>A large yawn overtook her as she was still waking fully, and she shielded it with the back of her hand, her eyes closing tightly. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-05-2006, 19:12:05</strong>
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				Jones stared at her for a moment and frowned at her. "Are you alright, you smell like alcohol?" Sighing and shaking his head he brushed it off, none of his business really although a drunk victim was not what he needed. Reaching for a piece of pizza he yawned, gun holstered at his waist, he took a bite and smiled down at her. "Hurry and get something before it's all gone." Eyes twinkling playfully he went to sit on the couch, eyes occasionally glancing up at the tv show that was playing.<br><br>The three armed men made their way safely across the street, then flicked on their flashlights very briefly, then turned them off simplt to see where they were going. Vinny arrived at the building and leaned against the wall, sighing to himself with pistol in hand while he waited for tony and anthony. Wiping sweat from his forehead, he spoke into a mircrophone in a whispered voice. "Everything alright from up there?" A crackled back over and said okay and he nodded, then finally the other four came into view. "Alright men remember the plan, hit it hard and fast try to surprise the, and fucking take cover I don't need people dying all over me their bound to be well armed." Tony and the others nodded, and for effect he cocked his .45 colt signaling he was ready, and soon they entered inside and looked around.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>03-05-2006, 19:52:46</strong>
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				When Officer Jones frowned and accused her of smelling like alcohol, Nina squared her shoulders and set jaw, raising her chin a little higher, feeling defensive. Normally Nina was shy and reserved, hiding her feelings as best she could, but her drinking was a sore spot.<br><br>He seemed to let it go, so she relaxed some. The food was really more important right now than her pride anyway. When he smiled again and told her to eat, she let go of the last of her defensiveness, and grabbed a Styrofoam plate. Nina took some salad and a piece of pizza, along with a can of soda. After looking around the room she decided she would be more comfortable down the hall, and headed back to the bedroom to eat alone.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-05-2006, 20:24:45</strong>
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				Officer Jones gave&nbsp; her a playful and teasing smile and watched her walk off, then started chatting with the others. Unfortunately for them all things were about to go from good to hell in a matter of seconds.<br><br>The five men made their way up the steps quietly, all wearing tennis shoes or the like so they didn't make alot of noise on their way up. Vinny motioned tony forward. "Help me locate which apartment it is, they're bound to have the tv on or something." Tony nodded and moved as vinny did, sighing softly to himself with gun in hand. Switching to their automatic machine guns, the group moved up down the hallway, and finally vinny stopped three doors down from the officers location. All of them could hear talking and the tv from out in the hallway. Holding up a hand to wait, vinny moved closer and stuck his ear to the door, then moved back to the others. Flanking out in the hallway they mimicked a fan position, and vinny signaled the countdown, and a burst of bullets tore through the door as he hit three from five different guns.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>03-05-2006, 21:59:59</strong>
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				Nina missed Officer Jones's smile, and softly closed the door after flipping on the light. It wasn't depressing for her to eat alone, it was normal. It was how she always ate. She took a bite of the oh so greasy pizza and smiled softly. She didn't treat herself to pizza often, and it was very good. <br><br>Setting everything down on the nightstand, she pulled herself further up the bed, leaning back on the head board and extending her legs, crossing her feet at the ankles. She had just settled and reached for the can of soda. She opened it and it exploded with the sounds of gunshots. <br><br>Nina's hand reflexively flew to her ears, the pop flying across the room with the action. She looked at the door with wide eyes, knowing immediately what had happened. She flew from the bed to check for a lock on the bedroom door. Not that bullet would be unable to open any door they wanted.<br><br><br>OOC: Fire ecape?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 15:17:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As the bullets tore through the door, pieces of wood became like spliter torpedoes, heading straight for the officers behind the door. Sitting on the couch, officer jones was hit three or four times with machine gun rounds in the chest, which threw him up against the wall hard. The attack had caught the other males in the roon completely off guard, and so most were hit before they could get to their weapons. Luckily everyone had body armor on, so no one was killed but many bruised from bullet impact, and possibly bleeding a little from the wood pieces. Nina was safe for now since they hadn't entered the apartment yet. One of the swat officers rolled across the floor, actually missing any bullets and picking up his weapon off the floor, then spraying the walls with bullets back at the people on the other side. But everyone else was still stunned or laying on the floor sore as hell, and dumb founded at the speed and effiency of such an attack. But soon they would be up and hell would be to pay for this.<br><br>Pieces of wall flew off back in the five men's faces who stood absolutely tearing the apartment inside to pieces, which caused them to shoot with one hand and shield with the other. All of them could hear thuds from inside the apartment, and crys of surprise as they hit the wall or the floor, and some from the initial shock of getting shot. Soon though the fire ceased after a few seconds, and vinny was about to approach the wall near him, when bullets came flying out of it, hitting him directly in the chest and throwing him against the wall. Courtesy of the one cop who had found his gun and reacted fast. No real damage was done though, because vinny also had body armor on, though he had been grazed across the necl which was bleeding everywhere. Signaling the men back and out of the way, trying to keep anymore surprise bullets from hitting them.<br><br>.ooc (There is but more likely to be hit by snipers if she tryed.)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 17:51:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Bullets, thumps, cries, not sounds of anything remotely good happening. Nina jumped off the bed and froze, terror tainting the blood on her veins. She didn’t know what to do. Officer Jones was supposed to tell her. Officer Jones…was he okay? What about the others? They probably had families and now they were…<br><br>Nina made herself stop thinking about that. She looked around the room desperately. There was nowhere really to hide. There was a closet, the small bathroom, under the bed…there was a large window with a fire escape, but surely they, the mafia?, had more men outside. She didn’t know what to do. <br><br>Finally she just made her feet stop moving. If she could hide, then she needed to remove all evidence she was in here. That was just the food and her suitcase. She would have to smooth the covers of the bed, thank god it was still made. And the TV was still cool, she hadn’t turned it on. <br><br>Knowing she didn’t have much time, Nina grabbed her suitcase and threw it in the bathtub, deciding to hide behind the shower curtain. It seemed utterly futile, but what else was she supposed to do?<br><br><br>OOC: Yeah, I knew about the snipers, but hadn’t decided if Nina would figure it out. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 18:04:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Goddammit." Officer Jones growled to everyone nearby and to himself as he slowly rolled away, his listening hard to any movement outside of the door, the sudden gun fire caught him by surprise and he gazed at the officer and smiled. Thank god someone had reacted fast. Groaning he tryed to sit up and found it hurt, the bullets lodged in his vest made his chest ache, but he didn't appear to be bleeding except on his arm. Wincing as he pulled a long splinter out, he looked to the bedrrom and crawled towards the door, then peeked inside and look around. Where the hell was Nina?! Sighing he got up and head for the bathroom, glancing inside then pulling the shower curtain back, staring at her he sighed in relief. "Are you alright?" Back in the main room, the men in the room quickly gathered their weapons, and started firing back out into the hallway, the sopund of gun fire ringing off the walls.<br><br>Out in the hall vinny, tony, anthony and the rest crouched down, listening to hear any movement inside which they heard little of, but someone was still alive in there. The guys were about to move back down the hall when the gun fire started, bullets tearing through the walls, hitting one of the men in the shoulder and blowing one's brains all over the wall behind him. "Fuck!" Vinny cursed out loud and signaled for the men to retreat back down the steps, all movinf fluidly with guns in hand, then staying put within the stairway. Thinking to himself Vinny mulled over in his mind how best to attack or keep from getting killed now.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 18:18:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina had grabbed the food from the bedroom as well, and had straightened the bed. Once she was convinced the room looked empty she had run in and cowered in the bottom of the tub, her knees to her chest and her head buried in her knees. <br><br>She heard someone moving about, the bedroom door open. Then...the handle on the bathroom door. She froze, sure that whoever was there would hear the forceful exploding beats of her heart in her chest. It opened. A large shadow of a figure was coming closer, and closer, reaching for the curtain. It opened and she almost screamed. But it was Officer Jones and relief sent a wave of dizzy swirling about her head. She wanted to jump up and hug him she was so happy to see him, but she refrained. Her face did spell out very plainly her relief and gratitude at seeing him. <br><br>"You're okay."<br><br>She didn't answer his question, but instead observed that even though there were bullet holes in his uniform shirt, there was no blood.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 19:34:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The big man searched her face for a moment and nodded, then looked down at the holes in his shirt and sighed. "Yeah I'm fine, I can see you are to, we need to get out of here like now." Soon their was gun fire coming from the roof, and a panicked voice crackled over the radio. "We have contact snipers across the street, but I think we got two of them." Jones sighed and looked to Nina. "It may be our only way out of here come on follow me." Clearing his throat he pressed a button and replied back. "10-4, we're heading for the roof, give us some cover if you can, and get rid of that other fucking sniper." The radio crackled and a voice answered, and soon officer jones was reaching for Nina's hand. If she took it he would lead her back into the main room and glance around at everyone. "What happened to them?" He was referring to the people outside. One of the swat men stepped up and replied. "I think we hit two of them, we're thinking their close to the stairs now." Jones nodded and sighed then pointed to Nina. "We need to get her out of here, we're heading for the roof give us some cover." All of them nodded, and a little gunfire hit the walls, which caused the other officers to fire back. Then they moved into a formation and kicked the door down, crouching and searching the scene with their eyes, blood over by the wall and pieces of dry wall everywhere. Looking back down the hall they fired down into the stair way, and soon shots were returned. Officer Jones crouched with Nina, shielding her with his body, and whispering comforting words in her ear. "It will be alright just stay with me."<br><br>Down in the stair way Vinny had already phoned his boss, and more men were on the way to help, given the loss of their snipers and two other men. The one with the shoulder wound was still alive but useless so he had been shot, much to the dismay of vinny and the others. As the cops shot down their way, he pulled out the five seven pistol and sprayed them with bullets down the hall, then crouched down and waited listening intently. Sighing to himself he said a silent pray to get out of this alive. Outside a car pulled up to the apartment building and five people got out, heading inside and up the steps to meet with vinny and the others.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 20:32:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>The gunshots started again and Nina jumped once more, hugging herself. He said they needed to get her out of here, and then talked on his radio. Nina listened closely, her dark eyes widening at the word ‘snipers’. Snipers? For her? Suddenly she was very grateful she had elected to not use the fire escape.<br><br>He held out his hand and she gladly took it, not sure she could have convinced herself to move on her own. She let him lead her out, pausing only a second to slip on her pumps. .<br><br>When they reached the main room her mouth dropped open. The sight of the destruction and chaos had been unexpected, despite what she had heard. She was taking it all in, still listening to Officer Jones, when the gunfire started again. It was awfully loud and she covered her ears and cried out in a small frightened scream. Nina stifled it quickly, but shook violently. <br><br>At Officer Jones instructions to stick with him she nodded. He made a very good wall, but hoped he wouldn't get hurt. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 20:42:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Officer Jones covered her mouth as she screamed and hugged her close as bullets flew pass them, then covered her body with again and pulled his pistol, which wasn't as good as a machine gun but it would have to do. Aware of the door opening at the bottom he groaned, all they needed was more people to come, but then he tapped one of the people ahead of him and whispered softly. "Got any flashbang's or nerve gas?" The officer smiled and nodded, then pulled a small package out of his vest, then pulled something on it and threw it down the steps. It exploded very loudly and they all covered there ears, then swarmed the stairs, firing down into the midst of the small amount of smoke caused by the explosion. Moving up he tugegd on Nina'a hand and moved forward some more, firing down with his pistol as he moved closer.<br><br>Vinny grinned as five more guys appeared behind him, and he moved down the line, and spoke to them in soft whispers to fill them in. Nodding they pulled out pistols, and two had automatic shotguns. Vinny moved back up the steps near the very front, and without warning a flashbang landed almost at his feet, then exploded throwing back into the others and burning the flesh on his face. He heard shouts from above and then gunfire, and was hit in the arm and twice in the chest, the first of which hurt like a bitch. Groaning he signled the newcomers fired up into the space at the top with the shotguns, able to hold seven rounds a piece, then shots from a pistol rang and they returned with their own. Things were getting deep now very deep.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 20:58:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina gave up any sense of bashfulness or timidity and let Officer Jones pull her to him to protect her. She shrank against him, and tried to pay attention to only him, taking cues from his body language and his words as to what to do. If he squatted she squatted, if he moved she moved. The gunshots were fading into just a surreal backdrop now, and she was very careful to not scream again. His hand across her mouth had been a very good indicator that was a very bad thing to do. Not only did she want to be safe, but she didn’t want to jeopardize these men’s lives anymore than she might have already. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 21:43:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				One of the officers cheered ahead of Jones as he saw vinny hit the wall and yell, then slumped to the ground as he was hit by one of the shotgun blasts. The other right beside him. Things didn't look to good for them cops right about now. Snatching up one of the machine guns, he fired back at the people below, and used the other to fire the pistol while still shielding Nina behind him. At Jones bravery the other cops moved forward and fired back down into the stair way, maching gun rounds tearing up anything in their path, and sending bits of debris everywhere. The once beautiful apartment building was being destroyed bit by bit.<br><br>The guys with the shotguns had to reload and dropped out of sight or so they thought, soon machine gun rounds tore into their chest, killing one instantly and causing the other to slump over from blood loss. Vinny groaned from his position leaning against the wall, firing back with his five seven pistol, even managing to hit one of the cops in the head. Tony and anthony fired back with pistols and machine guns, but were soon tore into by the cops machine gun rounds, knocking them back against the wall where they were driven against by the continous fire. By the time it had died down, at least four maybe five of the mafia people were dead, and the rest wounded or retreating further down to take cover.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 21:55:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina clung to Officer Jones back. She didn’t grab him, but wrapped her arms around herself and simply pressed against him. It was difficult, but somehow she found the resolve to not scream when the one officer was hit by the shotgun blast. Jones was doing everything he could to save their lives, and she didn’t want to be the one to put them in more jeopardy than she already had. <br><br>When she saw him pick up the machine gun she got worried. Were things going that badly? Nina didn’t think she could ever shoot a gun, it wasn’t in her, so she wouldn’t grab a gun and try. And she knew Jones would not approve if she tried.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 22:02:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sighing in relief as he watched the criminals fall one by one he turned and gave Nina a smile, shooting down at the one's still left, and after a while everyone was dead or being handcuffed and already injured. Jones led Nina down pass the dead bodies, and debris that was scattered everywhere, and sighed when they were out in the darkness. "We need to get you to headquarters." Leading her by the hand, he motioned her inside a black unmarked car, then spoke to some other officers for a few minutes.<br><br>Screams and yelps filled the air as the cops cleaned up the rest of the people, blood spatterd all over the walls, vinny, anthony, and tony's bodies laying against the wall. Despite their planning and man power they had failed anyway.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 22:21:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina had never seen anything like this. Nothing even close. It was like a warzone, with blood and debris and bodies. She held tightly to Officer Jones’ hand and stuck close to his arm as he led her past everything. <br><br>When he motioned to the car she nodded and folded her shaking and terrified body into it, putting her face into her shaking hands. She wanted to ask him if any policemen were dead, but he was busy. Nina hoped none were killed because of her, but she doubted the casualties were one sided. If anything there was the policeman that had taken the shotgun blast. <br><br>Suddenly it all hit her and she felt ill. It was all she could do to not throw up right in the car, but somehow she held on by taking long slow deep breaths. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 22:27:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				After chatting with a few fellow officers, and basically getting a run down on the suspects involved, number of casualties and all that info he headed back towards the car. Sliding beside Nina on the driver's side, he frowned at her appearance and nervousness, etc. "You going to be okay, anything I can get you?" Sighing he wiped his forehead and yawned, his muscles ached, and he was sad that had lost three officers but he didn't that with Nina. She had enought to deal with without adding guilt to it. Stretching his massive body he blinked out at the darkness, letting the silence settle in around them.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>04-05-2006, 22:46:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She wanted to ask for her bag upstairs, but didn't want him to go get them. She wanted to get out of her. It had her things in it, and while everything was replaceable, it was ....comfort. <br><br>Nina didn't want him to worry about her, he had enough to worry about. She moved to sit with a more natural posture in the seat, and crossed her legs, folding her hands in her lap. It was the way she most often sat, and she wanted to try and appear normal. If she could appear that way, maybe she could feel that way. She bit her lip against the burning in her eyes that suggested she could cry. <br><br>"I left my things upstairs. Will someone bring them?"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-05-2006, 15:39:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The unmarked car zoomed off into the darkness, officer jones sitting silently for a long time, trying to get his mind off the dead co workers and friends he had lost. Snorting for some reason, he seemed to come out of his trance, then looked slowly to Nina and nodded. It didn't seem he was much up for conversation.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-05-2006, 17:46:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina also was silent, staring out the window for the trip, still except for the occasional blink. She didn't want to think about what had happened at the apartment building. The mafia had found them so quickly. How could the police find anywhere safe? It was the mafia. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-05-2006, 17:55:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The silence and shallow breathing of the big man was the only noise in the car, which suited him fine because he seemed to be enjoying the drive, anything to get his mind off what had happened. But nothing could change it now, and he tryed to push it away and not dweel on it. Thoughts going here to there, he seemed in a trance until his cell phone vibrated, scaring the shot out of him as he cursed softly. Flipping it open he responded in a gruff voice. "Hello." The conversation seemd to go on for a long time, with officer jones speaking very little, his eyes widening a couple of times then looking to Nina. Sighing he shook his head and rubbed his eyes, whatever the person had said didn't seem to be good at all. Turning dark eyes to Nina his mouth twitched and finally he said. "I hope you aren't looking forward to going home, doesn't look like that will be happening any time soon...." Trailing off he could say no more at the moment, but he knew Nina would want to know what had happened.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-05-2006, 18:06:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Nina watched him listen to the other person on the end of the cell phone, she knew it was about her even before he glanced in her direction. From his facial and body language she could tell it was something very big and something very unpleasant. Her hands tightened in her lap.<br><br>After he spoke, Nina turned back to the window. Everything was quiet for a long minute as she debated whether or not she wanted to know what had happened. Finally she couldn't take not knowing, and her quiet voice broke the silence of the car. <br><br>"Something happened...what was it..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-05-2006, 21:05:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Dark brown eyes stared back at her almost with a pleading look there because he didn't want to be the one who told her. Sighing as he ran a hand across his shaved head, he shuddered and felt sorry for the poor woman and her now fucked up life. Blinking at her he rubbed his eyes and scratched his chin, trying to delay the inevitable. "Well.... ummm it seems this is bigger than we thought, it's just tied to one murder but several recently by the mafaia or mob whatever you want to call them, and so far your our only link to them and that's very bad for them if we figured out who killed that guy you saw." Falling silent he paused then continued. "The man you saw killed, we think he owed the money for helping him out with his drug business, and promised them favors, etc which he didn't pay up on, so it's really one drop in a grand scheme of crimes and mischief."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-05-2006, 21:55:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina just held his eyes for a moment, the magnitude of what he had said not sinking in at first. Slowly she worked it in her head, turning it over and examining it from all angles. Finally she opened her mouth to speak. She stopped and started several times. Oddly she felt rather calm. Numb maybe. <br><br>"I see."<br><br>This was much more than one murder. <br><br>"So...it's not as simple as me staying safe until the trial for the murder of one man is over....is it."<br><br>She needed to absorb it all before she panicked or lost control. This was just too big to react to. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 15:16:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sighing softly at her stillness and worry, he reached as hand out and gripped her shoulder. "I'm sorry, but for right now it seems so, but perhaps things will move forward and it will be over soon." As they headed through the city, he studied the faces her knew all to well, gangsters and criminals alike. He felt sorry for Nina, such a beautiful young woman didn't deserve such, instead a husband and someone to take care of her and make her happy. Yawning he scratched his chin and floored it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 17:23:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The hand setlling on her shoulder was grounding and comforting. She rewarded him with a small smile that was very sincere in it's warmth, even if the was small. <br><br>"Thank you Officer Jones. After all you've been through...the officers that..."<br><em><br>Died?</em> It was pretty obvious some had to have. <br><br>"...you're still trying to comfort me. I appreaciate that."<br><br>She sighed and looked out the window again, just too numb and overwhelmed to react to the magnitute of what was happening. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 17:28:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He patted her shoulder and gave her a small smile in return. "Thank you, can't help it I mean your worse off than I am." Shaking his head he fell silent and tryed to rub sleep away from his eyes, after all he had been through today he was exhausted. Pulling off the exit ramp he blinked at the bright city lights, glaring into his face and causing him to shield his face. "We're almost there, I doubt anyone would be stupid enough to attack a police station." Trying to lighten the mood a little, his voice was teasing and friendly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 17:35:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina gave him a small little laugh that was more of an exhale with a larger smile, but it was a start. She brushed her stubborn hair behind her ears again, looking back at him briefly.&nbsp; <br><br>"Y'all would think so."<br><br>She was keeping her mind from settling on the men she wasn't worse off than, the ones who had been killed. It would do no good to dwell on that at the moment. Officer Jones wanted to undepress the mood...so she obliged. She owed him that much of a courtesy at least. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 17:42:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave her a smile back and coughed, then peered ahead and smiled even more. "Alright roght across the street and we will be there." Staring out into the city, he silently wondered how far this case was going, his boss had already told him it could get very big. But told Nina nothing, she had enough to deal with right now, without him adding to her worries and concerns. Her and the police's only concern right now was keeping her alive, which so far they had done a good job at, but not keeping her very safe the maafia had been more up front than they thought they would be. Pulling into the parking lot, a new set of detectives helped Nina out, and followed behind her as Jones ledthe way inside. But for now they didn't introduce themselves.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 17:51:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina, naively or not, did feel safe at the police station. She assumed no one would be stupid enough to attack there, and that even if they did it would be futile. It didn’t completely settle her mind, but it did put her at a temporary ease at least.&nbsp; <br><br>As the detective appeared her eyes jumped from one to the other, unconsciously looking for a certain face. She didn’t see him among them, so simply crossed her arms in front of her chest and followed Officer Jones until he officially pawned her off on someone else. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 18:02:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jones led through one of the biggest buildings in chicago, the police station was three stories and housed all kinds of stuff, and a variety of people who jobs that would blow your mind. The three officers remained silent as they moved through, but the two new one's did look at Nina. The first was a tall younger man perhaps a year or two older than Nina herself, with thick black hair that was styled and gelled, and had a small growth of stubble on his face. His eyes were almost black they were so dark, and he gave Nina a small smile. The man's name was Detective John Bradford, and was ruggedly handsome in the dark, and seemed to be toned and well muscled through his suit. The other was an older gentlemen, with graying black hair but was still handsome nonetheless, but he gave Nina a very big smile unlike the other. He was thicker and shorter than the other, and seemed more likable as well. If Nina looked close she would notice their badges said FBI on them. Finally they came to a door, and jones's superior appeared and whispered some words to him, his eyes widening and then he nodded and motioned them in the room.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 18:11:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina nodded politely to the new detectives before noticing how their badges identified them as FBI. That little bit of information was interesting…they had called in the FBI. The F.B.I. She swallowed and kept her composure, despite the enormity of the presence of the FBI. Her eyes took in the first agent and then the second, and then fell back on the first one again, before she turned back to Jones. <br><br>She saw his eye widen again, he certainly didn’t have a poker face, and felt the ball of fear in her stomach flare a bit. What now? She couldn’t ask him though, as they were all being motioned into the room. <br><br>Nina went wherever she was directed, her arms crossed in front of her defensively. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 19:32:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As the four of them stepped inside what was usually used for an interrogation room, Officer Jones boss followed in behind them, also followed by the head of the detectives division. The two new agents kept their faces neutral, the youngest occasionally looking Nina's way, afterall she was why they were here in the first place. All of them taking seats except the detectives major, they glanced up at him as if waiting for him to start things off. Mustache twitching he finally sighed and said. "I assume you know why you are here?" It seemed to be the starting question of a long line of them to come.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 19:41:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina took a seat where indicated and sat primly in it, her posture straight and correct. She worked to keep her fave even and nuetral, but realized she must look awfully mussed after having been asleep and then through a gun fight. She wanted to reach up and straighten her hair and tuck it behind her ears again, but for now she let it be, not wanting to call attention to herself. <br><br>Nina guessed she knew less than all of them the reason she was there, but figured it had to do with her safety. She kept quiet for now, knowing most questions could be answered just by listening long enough. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 19:44:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Captain peered at Nina and raised an eyebrow at her silence, then cleared his throat and spke again, perhaps she was just lost in thought. "Miss, I said I guess by now you know why your here?" Looking to a rookie lurking at the door he sighed, then opened it and whispered something to him, though what it was nobody knows. The man was eager to get this over with, afterall it was a federal case now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 19:50:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina supposed she was supposed to answer, but hated speaking in front of a group. Still she took a small breath and spoke in her quiet voice, her head ducking a bit timidly. <br><br>"Because someone...the mafia...is trying to kill me. And you don't want that to happen because what I saw could end a lot of crime?"<br><br>That was the 'why' as far as she knew it. As to what was to come next she was clueless. But that's what this meeting was about, wasn't it?<br><br>"Are we here to talk about how to keep me from being killed?"<br><br>It was strange for Nina, she felt almost detached at the moment. It was just easier to deal with things that way. She could be talking about the weather as to the way she felt right now. Even talking about the weather she would be shy and timid. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 19:54:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The rookie appeared once more with coffee for all, though let them use how much sugar or cream they wanted, and once he was gone the captain gave Nina a smile and nodded. "That's right, and we're doing everything we can to help, but now this is a federal matter and up to the F.B.I.." He let himself trail off and looked at the two agents on the end of the table, then sighed once more and scratched his chin. "Your safety now depends on them, and this matter is their's to deal with, but he hope you were happy with our performance in this matter." Blue eyes peered back at her, waiting for an answer then he would turn it over to the big dogs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 20:03:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was very glad to see the coffee and fixed herself a cup while everyone else did the same. She used heavy cream and sugar, turning the dark liquid to a creamy tan. <br><br>She furrowed her brow slightly when he asked if she was 'pleased with their performance'. Nina parted her lips to speak, but was speechless for just a moment. That seemed like an odd thing for him to ask given the injuries and suspected deaths. Eventually she found some words that didn't sound too inappropriate or unintelligent. She spoke a fair amount, more than she expected too, but held her same quiet tone throughout. <br><br>“Everyone was very kind and did their absolute best. Especially Officer Jones. They were all the epitome of professionalism and I wouldn’t be sitting here now if they hadn’t risked their lives to save mine. Of course I’m…..pleased. Although ‘pleased’ seems quite the minimal term at the moment, and quite innapropriate.” <br><br>She doubted the wives and children of the dead would be pleased. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 20:07:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded, and cursed himself silently for thinking of a better way to put it. Giving her a sad small smile he scratched his chin and responded. "I am sorry, I didn't mean to put it that way, just sort of came out anyway we will leave you now." Indeed they did, Jones, and his boss, and the captain all left leaving the two agents and Nina alone. Neither one seemed very talkative and just peered at her curiously for now.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 20:12:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina now felt bad for her words and sighed deeply. <br><br>"No, please don't feel that way. I spoke out of turn, things have just been...stressful. Thank you."<br><br>Nina smiled softly at Officer Jones and nodded a good-bye to him. He had been a comforting presence and she guessed if things had been different he could have been a friend. <br><br>Once they had left she turned her head back to the two agents briefly, but quickly lowered her eyes to her coffee. She felt like a specimen at the moment. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 20:21:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling as Nina stared at her coffee, John Bradford cleared hisb throat and sighed softly, then voice coming from his lips both beautiful and comforting. "Sorry about the silence, hard to start us off with such a distasteful, and certainly for you a difficult situation. My name is Agent John Bradford, and this my senior partner and leader Richard Portman, and your name was?" Giving her a small smile, he leaned back and popped his joints, giving a moan of happiness working out would do that for you.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 21:51:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At the sound of the voice rather than the words, Nina raised her eyes, but not her head, peeking out from under her lashes. She was just in time to see the small smile and the stretch. Her lips curled upward in response. <br><br>"Nina...Nina Conners."<br><br>She raised her head slowly and sat a little higher, wanting to get over with whatever there was to get over. Nina tired to think of something to say, but nothing sounded right in her head. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 22:04:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Agent Bradford smiled at her and moved around the table and held out hand to her, his flesh warm and very much alive to the touch, his smile friendly and very much genuine. "Nice to meet you Nina, well Richard time to fill her in?" The older gentlemen nodded and stood on his feet. "Miss Conners, we're now taking over your case, and well potentially the biggest one in a long time for us." Letting this sink in he yawned and stretched as well, it felt awkward for him at the moment, of course she probably felt the same.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-05-2006, 22:12:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina stayed seated, but did slip her diminutive into his, and returned the shake somewhat firmly as her father had taught her was polite, man or woman. His hand was very nice, and his smile put her at ease a bit. She exhaled and let some of the tension leave her rigid posture. <br><br>When the older agent spoke she looked to him, but her eyes came back to John. <br><br>"I understand that. That this is quite important to you, that this is much more than a murder. I get that I am a key in it...what I'm waiting to hear is what it all means."<br><br>After a very brief paused she continued. The curiosity was starting to outweigh the fear now that she was in a safe environment. <br><br>"And I want to know how many policemen had to die. I why the whispers and what is being kept from me."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 15:15:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The older detective sighed and looked to John, who just nodded and gave Nina a smile. "Miss Conners, you are the only key to a series of crimes by the mafia, that could end their reign of crime for a long time. More people will join, but the point is alot of bad people will go to prison because of you, you are involved both directly and indirectly to all of this." Scratching his chin John looked back to Richard at the last. "That is all we know for now, that and that the they will do anything to get to you, which is why you are in our hands now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 16:26:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina rubbed her forehead wearily. She sighed and picked up her coffee again, wishing she had a bit of brandy for it. Still, it was warm and creamy and sweet and soothed her a little. She took a sip as she thought over what little they had said. It really wasn't that much more than she already knew. <br><br>Nina set the cup down again, and broke the brief silence that had settled in. <br><br>"And what now? We try to hide again?"&nbsp; <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 16:44:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Detective Bradford nodded his head. "In a way yes, now your actually under my protection, and your expenses will be paid by the government, because you won't be able to stay in one place very long." Sighing softly he watched her sip the coffee, then drank some of his own.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 16:52:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Much like when she had first seen them, Nina’s dark eyes moved over the first agent, then the older one, and then back to the first one. She couldn’t help but objectively notice that he was an attractive man, and felt her gaze lingering. <br><br>She sat a moment and digested what his said, turning it over in her mind. With just the two agents and herself she was a little less self-conscious when speaking, but he voice was still soft. <br><br>“So…this is…Federal Witness Protection? For how long…”<br><br>For the first time Nina was almost grateful to have no family or close friends. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 17:11:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				John gave her a smile and a nod and yawned and covered his mouth. "That we're not sure of really, how ever long it takes to put these people away, but from now on your in my care anywhere you go I go." Thinking on this he gave a playful smile. "Well except to the bathroom stuff like that of course, you still have some privacy miss conners, just think of my as your guardian shadow." Giving her a warm smile he turned to Richard. "Anything I miss?" The older man shook his head and gave Nina a smile. "Alright, first we need to gather your things, and get arrangements made for you name everything new, only you and Detective Bradford can use your real name in private from now on."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 17:28:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina nodded and briefly and timidly&nbsp; returned the agent’s smile. From the way it sounded it would be very different from what the police had attempted. She smoothed her skirt and folded her hands in her lap. <br><br>“So, this will not be like the apartment…a lot of armed officers in one small place. And a new name…does that mean a new place? Are we are leaving Chicago?”<br><br>There was a lot they weren't telling her, but she was too tired and numb to dig deep and ask too many questions. She really wanted to just get somewhere where she could take a shower and change, and hopefully feel safe. <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 18:05:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The two detective looked from one to the other. "We may eventually but not now no, mostly staying in prearranged locations, that have already been checked out and fully supplied with everything we need." Scratching his chin Bradford added. "Also unlike before the security will be me mostly, and a few other things you probably won't notice." Sighing he looked to Richard, who dug out some paper work for her to fill out, then they would head away from chicago to headquarters for a while.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 19:12:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina accepted the answer with a silent nod and took the papers and filled them out as best she could with her delicate penmanship. As she filled them out she wondered how one man was supposed to keep her safe when a squad couldn't. But she guessed he was better trained...he was the FBI after all, and that a man and a women would stick out less than a bunch of cops and one woman. And a man and a woman together would give the appearance they were...<br><br>She shook that thought from her head and finished the paperwork, laying the pen gently on top of it when she had finished. <br><br>"You said something about gathering my things...are we going to my apartment?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 19:58:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The two agents watched Nina for a moment, then sipped at their coffee and spoke in whispered tones. Agent Bradford looked at her the most, the kind you give a beautiful woman, unfortunately he was notorious for sticking to strictly business much to the dismay of those he worked with. Dark brown eyes followed her hand movements, and when she was done they both smiled at her. "Great seems everything is in order, and yes we are soon enough, then headed to new york to arrange your new idenity and get a few things. Sighing softly he gazed steadily at her, idly scratching at his chin, and running fingers through his hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 20:08:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina nodded her consent, as if she had a choice. She watched as Agent Bradford ran his hands through his hair…it really was lovely she decided. Not enough men knew how to wear their hair longer and still have it look <em>sexy</em>.&nbsp; Nina was a little surprised at herself, that wasn’t a word she thought of often. It had been years since she had dared think of a man in that way, and here it had just popped in her head from nowhere. <br><br>She held his dark brown gaze with her own dark eyes for a moment, and felt the heat on her cheeks and ears that signified she was blushing again. Quickly she looked away and fiddled with her watch nervously. <br><br>“New York?”<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 20:20:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Agent Bradford couldn't help but tease her, and gave her a very playful smile and chuckled, but said or did nothing else not wanting to embarass her further. Nodding his head he sighed. "Yes that's right, we would be there two days at the maximum." Gathering up the paperwork, he shuffled it neatly and scratched his chin again, his eyes wandering over Nina once more. Glancing at Richard he yawned, and rubbed his eyes sleepily having been a long journey. "Well I think we're done for now, anymore questions just ask, otherwise we should get going." Standing he brushed himself off idly and pushed in his chair, then downed the rest of the coffee, and promised he would find a starbucks soon enough for more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 20:45:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Nina wasn’t sure where his chuckle came from exactly, but had a clue it might be from her blush, which just made it deepen further. But the playful smile to prompt the corners of her lips up slightly before she glanced away again. <br><br>When the agents stood, she did as well, smoothing down the front of her skirt and noticing the wrinkled silk of her shirt again. Of all times to look mussed, it had to be now. Her hand raised to run her fingers through her hair briefly, trying to make some sense of it. <br><br>“Are we leaving tonight? Or will we get a chance to rest first. All of you seem so exhausted.”<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-05-2006, 22:17:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Agent Bradford smiled and shook his head. "No we are staying at your place tonight, mainly to act as bait for any other pursuers, sounds dangerous but I need more info and you will be safe I swear it." Rasing his hand to his chets in mock salute, he smiled and yawned the gathered the paperwork and shook hands with the older agent. Opening the door he motioned her out, and stepped out into the darkening hallway, and looked around trying figure out how to get out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 03:04:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That didn’t sound like a good idea at all. This was his job, and she trusted he knew what he was doing, but… she bit her lip and followed him quietly, debating on whether or not to say anything. But how was he planning on keeping them safe? A whole squad of policemen had barely succeeded. <br><br>“But…won’t that be one of the first places they check?”<br><br>She gave a little small shaky desperate laugh. The numbness was starting to wear off. <br><br>“Right…bait…you’re kind of counting on it then?”<br><br>As risky as that sounded, it would be nice to get away from the crowds of officers. And this agent seemed plesant enough to be around. And he certainly wasn't hard on the eyes. Nina looked away again, surprised once more at the fact she was finding someone attractive, let alone finding someone attractive in this kind of situation. Hoping to cover her bashfulness, she spoke again in her same low voice. <br><br>"It would be nice to be in my own home to clean up, and gather some things. Did they ever bring my bag from the other apartment?"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 15:27:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Agent Bradford didn't speak much as he led the way out, and soon they were outside, and a black ordinary car waited for them. He simply nodded to her words, then opened her car door and motioned her in, then once she was in he went around and got in the car. "Here take a look at the directions to you apartment, I want to make sure there right and not screwed up, and leave your safety to me and ease your mind." Giving her a wink he sighed and ran fingers through his hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 15:44:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina accepted the directions and gave him a look. <br><br>"If I'm here...why do you need directions?"<br><br>At his wink she smiled bashfully and turned back to the paper, but not before catching him running his hand through his hair again. <br><br>Oddly, despite the fact she was losing the numbness and things were settling in, she did feel safer with him. Maybe it was just the fact the whole big tense entourage was gone, or maybe it was his relaxed manner, but she was starting to feel less tense. Still shaky, as evidenced by the shaking paper in her hands, but less tense. She settled in, crossing her legs and putting on her seatbelt. <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 16:02:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sighing he shook his head chuckled, then gave her a warm warming smile. "Your right sorry, it's been a very long day." Yawning like a big bear, he stretched and sighed softly to, then put the car in drive and they took off, and at first he remained silent for a while. But eventually loosened up enough for general conversation. "So miss conners, what did you do for a living?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 17:56:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled as he broke the silence. She had been quietly watching the scenery go by, occasionally giving him small brief directions as to where to go. <br><br>"I'm a seamstress tailor. I get work through several bridal shops and menswear stores, but mostly I do custom work, creating origional pieces."<br><br>After a moment she gave him a thoughtful but sad smile. <br><br>"I suppose my current clients are going to be horribley let down once they realize they aren't getting their gowns."<br><br>She looked back out the window. <br><br>"Turn left...and how does one become an FBI agent?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 18:09:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He listened to her in silence, occasionally giving her a smile and nodidng his head. "Hopefully this will be over before you know it." Giving her a comforting smile he yawned and rubbed his eyes, then scratched at his chin and rubbed his nose. Glancing back over at her he patted her shoulder comfortingly. "Alot of time, dedication and commitment, oh and good training and education." Eyes twinkling he chuckled and raised a brow. "A woman like you, I figured this would turn out to be a couple deal, where I have to guard two people a little strange for me." Concentrating back on driving he floored it, wanting to get there and lay down and get some rest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 19:25:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At his 'a woman like you' comment she blushed again, hoping he couldn't see it in the dim light through the car. Not sure what to say, she opened her mouth and then closed it again. After crossing her legs the other way nervously she spoke. <br><br>"Well...sometimes things just are what they are."<br><br>She glanced at him sideways, her head tilted a little. She wasn't trying to flirt, that was the last thing she intended, but she was curious.<br><br>"And why isn't a man like you home with someone instead of spending his time taking care of witnesses?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 19:39:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His night vision happened to be very good, so he could see her nervous shifting and smiled, but said nothing of it not wanting to embarass her further. At her comment he nodded, then looked at her and shrugged to the last. "I make the big bucks, so most of my time is spent at work, I rarely get any free time or have time to seek out a mate or companion." His words were so business and serious like, which was result of having done his job for a while, to most it made him seem cold and uncaring which wasn't true.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 19:57:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina thought that sounded terribley lonely.<br><br>"That doesn't sound fair. To monopolize your life like that, money or not."<br><br>She looked at him briefly, and then felt bad for her statement. If it weren't for men like him, people like her would end up dead. <br><br>"I'm sorry, that was out of line. It's been a long day."<br><br>Her eyes stayed on him a moment longer, wondering what it was about him that was making her talk a little easier. She turned her head.<br><br>"Make a right, and then the next left, it comes up quick."<br><br>Her shoulder was still warm where he had touched it. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 20:02:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No need to apologize." Giving her a friendly wink and a smile, he nodded at the directions and turned off, soon approaching the building and turning off the engine. Adjusting his suit jacket, he pulled out a large silver pistol and placed a silencer on the end, then looked to Nina and smiled. "Can never be too careful, do you know how to use a gun?" An odd question, but there might come a time when she would have to, though he hoped it never did probably messe her up if she shot someone. Yawning he blinked big brown eyes at her and rubbed neck, a slight cramp developing in his muscles, which caused a small groan to escape his lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 20:16:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Guns had made Nina nervous even before she witnessed the crime, and after the attempt on her life and the gun battle at the apartment, she was even more wary. When she saw the gun come out she couldn't help but stare at it and shiver. She of course had no fear it would be turned on her, in fact she knew it could save her life...but that small black hole in the end of the silencer immediately brought back the vision of the man holding that gun up to her and her looking down the barrel…then him pulling the trigger. Remember the sound of the 'click' made her jump again. <br><br>Knowing she was being ridiculous, she reached up and just rubbed her eyes, and worked to answer his question. <br><br>“N-no…I’ve never touched a gun.”<br><br>She wanted to change the subject, and she needed a drink badly. <br><br>“Let’s go upstairs, I can make us each a drink, and you can take a shower if you want. It’ll be good for your neck.”<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 20:20:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nodding he sighed and got out of the car, then pulling a black suit case out of the backseat. He lugged it up the stairs with her, allowing her to lead the way. "What floor do you live on?" Yawning he covered his mouth, and tryed to concentrate on making it up the step's, he was so tired for some reason or another.&nbsp; Once they were inside the apartment, he looked around and smiled at her genuinely. "You have a nice place, umm where's the bathroom, just going to grab a quick shower if you don't mind?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 20:46:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She led him to the third floor and in the corner, where her apartment lay. After unlocking the door she stepped in and turned on the light. Apparently the police had cleaned up the glass, and they had taken the bloodstained lampshade, but otherwise her small apartment was as it had always been. <br><br>Except for the windows. <br><br>Nina had never thought much about the windows, figuring on the third floor she didn’t have to worry too much about privacy in her living room and kitchen. They were now big black holes into the night, and there seemed to be a lot of them. She stopped inside the door and moved to one side, avoiding them. It seemed each one was just an open invitation for a bullet to come flying through as it had the night before. She stood there transfixed. At the agent’s words she turned, the spell broken. <br><br>:”What? Oh, of course. It’s the first door on the left in the hall. There are extra towels, and anything you might need.”<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 21:02:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and watched her closely at first, then patted her hand and shoulder. "Relax it will be alright I promise, now let me see." Wandering off to the bathroom, he took the black bag with him, and left the door slightly open to let out the steam. Pulling his dirty clothes off, he gazed at himself in the mirror then turned on the water and stepped in. But his ears were open for any sound or sign of danger.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-05-2006, 21:15:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina nodded and smiled, surprisingly naturally, at his hand on her hand and then shoulder again. It was very soothing and appreciated. She watched him as he disappeared into her bathroom. There had never been a man in this apartment, other than the occasional repair man, let alone one in her shower. Just his presence made things seem more secure. <br><br>Nina quickly forced that thought out of her head and looked back at the windows. Summoning some courage, Nina quickly stepped around the living room and kitchen, lowering all of the blinds, closing them. They hadn’t been closed for years, but once they were, she felt safer and headed for the kitchen. <br><br>Much like she had the evening before she grabbed the orange juice and the vodka, only this time instead of grabbing one tumbler, she grabbed two. Orange juice would be good for him, vitamin C would give him energy and he seemed so tired. The vodka…well that was the real meat of the drink. She made both drinks and then sat at the kitchen table and waited for him to finish. <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 15:25:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was amazing how quickly he got cleaned and then got out, the silver silenced pistol still in hand, with a towel wrapped around his body as he padded in where Nina sat. It seemed vaguely dirty that he walked around in a towel, though he probably didn't realize it or did it for a reason. Sitting down he looked at the glass of juice, then sniffed it and half smiled and half frowned at her. "A screwdriver?! You fixed us screwdriver's?" Chuckling to himself he sighed and shook his head. "I don't want it, all I need is alcohol and then someone attack, and you as well don't over do it I'll just take regular juice." Picking up the glass he went to the sink and poured it out, then rinsed it it out, and poured just juice in his and sat down, then gun laying by his right hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 15:35:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina did not expect to see him emerge in towel, and wasn't sure what to say or do about it. Should she ask him to get dressed? Leave the room? Act like nothing was strange? Was she being prudish? She purposefully kept her eyes averted, and decided to just try and pretend everything was normal. Maybe it was normal, she didn’t know, it’d been so long. <br><br>When he chastised her for making him a drink she felt a bit defensive. Her face burned red and her hand tightened on her tumbler. Staring at her drink she spoke very softly. <br><br>"Well, I'm sorry, I had no idea you couldn't handle your alcohol...I was just...just trying to be nice."<br><br>She didn’t like that he had poured his out, but let that go. But as he walked to the sink her eyes snuck up to talk a look at his bare back and shoulders, then quickly shot back to her drink. Maybe she should leave the room. Nina decided to finish her one drink, and then she would leave to shower herself and retreat to the privacy of her bedroom. <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 15:42:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As if just noticing the towel on himself he turned red and stared at the floor, apologizing for such behavior. "So sorry didn't notice until now, and I didn't mean any offense about the drink, just want to stay on my toes say we can stay alive." Nodding he disappeared back into the bathroom, then came wearing sweats pants and a t shirt to over himself, and sipped at his juice and smiled at Nina.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 15:51:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As he left to change Nina sighed. Of course he wanted to keep them alive, and if she were smart she wouldn't be drinking either. She would just have the one...maybe two, but no more. <br><br>When he returned clothed she found it much easier to relax, and returned his smile softly, embarassed at her behavior.<br><br>"I'm sorry...I'm not used to company, and things have been stressful. You're completely right about the drink, I should have asked you first if you wanted one."<br><br>Nina wondered where he was going to sleep. She had a two bedroom apartment, but the second room she had made a sewing room. There was the couch...it was comfortable, but short. She would offer him her room when the time came, and she would take the couch. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 15:56:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				John downed the drink in seconds and smiled smacking his lips. "It is very good juice, and now I'm going to bed, just try to sleep and not worry your safe with me." Giving no time to argue about sleeping arrangments, he settled himself on the couch and closed his eyes, while humming a small tune to himself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 15:59:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She watched as he quickly downed his juice and left the room. Before she knew it he was on the couch. Nina picked up her drink and walked into the living room, pausing uncomfortabley, before conitnuing to her room. If he was going to bed than she would finish her drink in her room, and then shower and sleep herself. But she felt manners were important. <br><br>"Do...do you need a blanket, or a pillow maybe?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 16:01:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He grunted from his place on the couch, then lifted his head and gave her a smile, while tucking the gun under his arm. "No thanks, keep your eyes open, and if anything seems wrong or whatever let me know." Instead of actually going to sleep, he listened and stared out into the darkness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 16:08:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Not knowing what else to say, Nina just left him there, retreating to her bedroom. Once there she sat wearily on her bed and finished her drink. When she had she grabbed her satin robe and chemise and headed for the bathroom. It seemed very strange to be showering with a man in her home, and she still had that creepy feeling that something was going to come through the window at any moment. But pretending things were normal almost made them that way. She had lived much of the past few years that way...pretending things were alright. <br><br>She showered quickly, even though she wanted to linger, and braided her hair so she didn't have to dry it. Quickly she moved from the bathroom to the bedroom, where she took off the robe and climbed between her sheets. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 16:45:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				What seemed at least two hours after they went to bed, John was sitting up leaning on one elbow, and staring at a small lighted device in his hands. Although Nina didn't know, they had installed security equipment earlier that day, and he was not watching different locations outside and inside the building. Nothing seemed to be happening until to men with sunglasses on entered the building, by breaking into it which caused suspicion of course, and soon he was off the couch with gun in hand. He made no noise to awake Nina, and instead opened the door and disappeared down the hallway, then down the steps to hide and wait for them. Stifling a yawn he held the gun by his side, and soon heard the men's voices, and stepped out hitting one square in the face, and sweeping the legs out from under the other one. They fought back but he quickly shot the two seeing how desperate they were. Glancing at the bodies he headed back upstairs, and retrived his cell phone and call Richard his partner, and got connected to the supervisor and told what had happened. The boss called the local police to clean things up, and he stayed down stairs for a while hoping Nina wouldn't awaken.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 17:43:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It took Nina a very long time to sleep, but eventually she did. It was fitful and restless, and sometime later she awoke. Had she heard something? She lay still and listened. All she could hear was her heart beating in her ears. Things were so quiet...if something was happening she would hear the gunshots, or a commotion, wouldn't she? She lay there barely breathing. What if they had done something to Agent Bradford, and were just waiting. That would explain the silence. <br><br>Nina slowly sat up, feeling shaky. Maybe she would just check and see if he was still on the couch. She slipped out of bed and pulled on her satin robe, wrapping it around herself. Her bare feet were silent as she quietly opened the door and walked the short hallway to peek into the living room. He wasn't there. <br><br>Immediately she could feel the panic want to set in. She stepped back into the hallway and away from the windows, trying to decide what she should do.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 17:51:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It took a couple of hours to clean to place up, and process the crime scene and the bodies getting to the morgue to be idenified. Soon though Agent Bradford headed back up the stairs, and found Nina awake and scared it seemed, but he gave no explanantion on where he went. "Are you alright?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 17:57:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina stood in her hallway for an indeterminate amount of time. She was took scared to go outside and look for him, and too scared to go back to sleep. Her imagination raced at first, but as no one came to hurt her she slowly settled into an impatient wait for Agent Bradford to either return, or for dawn to come. <br><br>When he appeared she looked visibly relaxed, almost deflating as she quivered. She nodded at his question. <br><br>"Yes...are things okay? I awoke, and you weren't here, and I didn't know what to think..."<br><br>She wanted another drink, but he had told her not to drink too much, so she resisted for now. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 18:07:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He peered at her curiously and nodded his head slowly. "Everything is fine miss conners, I just went to check things out that's all." He lied to her, which was for the better which was why he had done it, she didn't need more worry especially when they didn't even get close this time. Ruffling his hair he yawned and stretched, then gazed at her robe and motioned towards it. "It's very cute." Giving her a warm smile he looked out the door, sighing to himself and yawning again. "Time for more sleep, off to bed now." Lounging back on the couch he closed one eye, though he didn't sleep much at all that night.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 18:16:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At his explanation she nodded softly, not sure she entirely believed him, but decided it was easier if she did. She was ready to bid him goodnight when he called her robe 'cute'. The casual compliment caught her completely off guard and she blushed from head to toe. His warm smile, which was very nice, didn't help manners either. <br><br>"Good-night..."<br><br>She left him on the couch and went back into her room. She had really forgotten how she'd been dressed she had been so worried. It was almost as bad as his towel. If she was going to have a man shadowing her, she really needed to remember things like that. This time the sleep was easier, but still not pleasant. It was haunted by the images of the barrel of the gun, and the 'click'.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 18:32:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave her a playful smile for the blush and waved as she headed off for bed, finally closing both eyes after locking the door, and setting a trap at the door if someone tryed to come in. His sleeping was very deep so he would easily awaken if he needed to.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 18:40:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Suprisingly, Nina slept through until morning. Still groggy and not remembering the full situation, she rose and headed straight out to the kitchen for a morning wake-up drink as she did every morning. She didn't think about her robe, and didn't think about the fact there was a man in her house. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 19:51:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Grunting John Bradford awoke from his sleeping and peered around, rubbing the sleep from his eyes and just about sneezing. Yawning he sighed and gazed over the apartment, spotting Nina not far off, and not wearing very much it seemed which caused him to duck down. Hastily retreating to the bathroom he took the bag with him, and changed clothes quickly then went back out, only to find her wearing the same thing. Groaning he scratched his chin, and remembered he had to shave soon, or grow and ungodly beard which he hated. Brown eyes twinkling he walked into the kitchen and smiled at Nina. "Good morning."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 20:08:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina had groggily made her way to the kitchen working on waking up. She was not a morning person, and never had been. She started the coffee and pulled the brandy from the cupboard and sat the the table to wait for it to brew. Resting her chin in her hand she closed her eyes and relaxed, not thinking about anything. <br><br>Hearing a man's voice she jumped and looked up in confusion. Upon seeing Agent Bradford it all came back to her and she woke very quickly. Then she realized what she was wearing and felt the pink creep up her shoulder and neck.<br><br>"G-good morning."<br><br>She debated on the most modest way to pull herself from the situation. As she worked to get her thoughts straigh she crossed her arms in front of her chest and bit her lip. <br><br>"Um...did you sleep alright?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 20:14:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Eyes twinkling he couldn't help but laugh when he saw her blush, and nearly doubled over with laughter, not even thinking of how sexual and weird the situation was. Wiping tears of laughter from his eyes he sighed, and chuckled some more then managed to reply. "What a morning welcome I get, is this normally how you great styrangers?" Dying laughing again he yawned and chuckled some more, then sniffed the air and saw the coffee, the turned back and gave her a big smile. "Don't worry about it, I don't get offended or embarassed easily, and you have nothing to be ashamed of not everyday an fbi agent spends the night." Giving her a playful wink, he groaned and popped his back and neck, then fixed the coffee and sat down with her sipping the hot liquid slowly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 20:22:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As timid as she felt, his laughter was welcome. There were few things quite like a man's laughter, and his filled the small kitchen. She actually laughed softly with him, and realized she was more covered than if she was wearing a bikini, and maybe she should just loosen up a bit. She was too wound up. At his wink she decided to just bite the bullet and got up to get her own cup of coffee, adding a dash of brandy. Nina then sat back down at the table with him, crossing her legs and holding the coffee so that her arms were partly in front of her. <br><br>"Are you hungry? I could get dressed and then make some breakfast. I have eggs, and I think some sausage in the freezer. And toast."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 20:27:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He eyed her for a moment and sighed softly, she was beautiful and somewhere in him he realized he wished she was wearing nothing, but immediately cursed himself for these thoughts and pushed them side. Shaking his head no, he looked at the clock on the wall and yawned again, not really a morning person either. "No we have to catch a flight in about three hours, so we have to hurry we'll stop and eat somewhere, first get to packing things you want to bring and need." Blinking big brown eyes at her he laughed again and teased her. "And put some clothes on, it's bad enough I don't get out alot, with you teasing me with walking around barely clothed." Taking the coffee he yawned again and headed for the bathroom.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 20:41:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina nodded to him meeting his eyes. He was making her more comfortable by just talking to her. <br><br>"Three hours, alright. I'll get packing then."<br><br>But then he had to tease her, and she ducked her head down, but laughed softly, knowing he meant nothing by it. Thankfully he retreated to the bathroom, and she quickly hurried to the bedroom. <br><br>Inside the privacy of her room she smiled softly to herself, shaking her head. Agent Bradford was...something. She could objectively admit he was attractive, but there were attractive men everywhere, and she managed to ignore all of them. Of course she was forced to associate with Agent Bradford...not all bad though. <br><br>She packed for a few days, sticking to one bag, and dressed in her typical just above knee length skirt, knee high boots, and button down shirt. She pulled her hair back into a bun, and fixed her makeup, then headed out to the living room. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 20:49:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Like a typical man he didn't fuss over where stuff went, instead through the shit in the bag and declared himself packed, that shaved while he was inside the bathroom. Now he looked better he thought, and seemed to have gotten over his sleepiness. Opening the door he peeked out, and glanced around to see what Nina was doing, giving her a smile when he saw what she was wearing. "Much better." Looking around he spotted the gun and picked it up, then looked to her and scratched at his chin. "I'm going to get a shower again, I hate to be dirty for very long if I can help it, then we'll get the stuff loaded up and be on our way." Padding barefoote back into the bathrrom he closed the door, and soon running water could be heard on the other side.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 20:59:45</strong>
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				She smiled softly as he gave his approval. He looked different shaved, though she hadn't minded the rugged growth. Nina wondered why she was even comparing the two and just acknowledged he'd spoken with a gentle nod. <br><br>Seeing him grab the gun again there was only a brief wave of anxiety before she managed to quell it. He retreated to the bathroom again, and she sat down with a sight, packing up her laptop and charger for the trip, and then just waiting. Things didn't seem so ominous during the day. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 21:12:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He was soon out of the bathroom and getting dressed, passing by Nina in nothing but his underwear, hoping she didn't see him or say anything if she did. Passing into the other room he quickly got dressed, and gathered his stuff hastily including the gun. Giving her a smile as he reentered, then glanced around and looked at her stuff. "Have you got everything?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 21:28:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina happened to glance up, but quickly looked away. She hadn't gotten a good look, thank goodness, but enough of one to be torn between wanting to take a second and between looking away. He didn't seem to notice she'd seen, or he didn't want to, and she hoped she wasn't blushing like she always did. <br><br>"Yes, I think I have what I need."<br><br>Suddenly she was having a hard time making his eye contact again. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-05-2006, 22:47:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and sighed softly, then ran fingers lightly through his hair. "Well let's head out then." Picking up his stuff, he opened the door and yawned once more, then shook his head as if trying to wake up. Following her down the stairs with gun in hand, he stepped outside and froze like a statue. When or if Nina followed he would shove her down behind a car, firing at the three men across the street with guns raised, two shots for each aimed in their general direction. Almost simultaneously they managed to fire off some rounds, two taking him in the chest, causing him to stumble back into the wall. Around them people screamed, and tryed to run away or run towards him and Nina. Raising his arm again he fired back, and prayed the bastards died this time or he had better cover.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 16:22:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina followed Agent Bradford out of the apartment, feeling a bit safer in the bright light of morning. Then very unexpectedly he froze and gave her a shove. She was caught of guard and flew down behind the car. For a split second she was angry, but quickly realized what the situation was. <br><br>In response to the gunshots themselves, she managed not to scream. Seeing Agent Bradford hit the wall, however, did prompt a cry of despair and shock. What she wanted to do was spring to her feet and pull him down behind the car, but instead she did as he told her and trusted him...despite the bullets he took. She waited for the blood or absence of it to tell her if he was wearing a vest.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 16:30:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Echoing screams filled the air and annoyed the hell out of John, causing him to look around then roll over to Nina, glancing her over he smiled down at her. "Are you alright? And don't give me that look I'm fine, that's what vest are for so...." Trailing more bullets were aimd at the car this time, but he noticed they were aiming at the gas tank, eyes widening he grabbed Nina and started drag her off with him. "Fuck! They're trying to blow us up ket's move." Even as he said this they ran, and soon a good distance away the car exploded, showering people with debris and sending those close by in the air ib pieces.&nbsp; Waves of blood and meat pieces hit the pavement, and soon bullets were flying their way again, with people screaming everywhere now. Pulling out another gun, it was a Kel Tech a very small handgun but effective, and he fired back with both pistols hitting two of the men. Then he dragged Nina into an alleyway and leaned against the wall.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 16:42:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was very relieved to see he was relatively unhurt, the relief having a personal edge to it she didn't expect. She didn’t have time to contemplate her emotions, and followed him without question. At his revelation they were trying to blow them up her eyes widened. Luckily she didn’t freeze, and managed to run with him.<br><br>The explosion almost threw her off of her feet, but she managed to keep moving, even as the evidence of death splattered around them. A wave of horror washed over her, more people dead. <br><br>She let him drag her into the alley and came to rest against the wall as he did. She was breathing heavy from adrenalin, and her hands were trembling. Her voice shook as she whispered to him, sticking close by his side. <br><br>“Are they dead?”<br><br>For the first time in her life Nina sincerely hoped that other human beings were dead. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 16:56:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				What happened next was unexpected for the both of them, and John realized that the last guy was looking for them in the alleyway. Immediately pulling Nina into his muscular body, which was sort of odd since they didn't know each other, and it seemed very sexual no matter what but he had a reason. "Act like we're lovers or in love, the last guy is in the alley looking for us, try to blend in if you can and don't move." His voice was a whisper on her skin, his breath hot and his voice seemed to be sdeuctive, but he was merely lowering his voice so the man couldn't here. He turned them so his back was to the man, and he couldn't see Nina through his body.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 17:17:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina gasped as he pulled her against his form. It was so very masculine…and his breath on her skin, and the adrenalin rushing through her…her heart pounding in her ears and her breathing making her chest rise and fall…it was a seductive moment, even if it shouldn’t be. <br><br>Nina subtly nodded, not quite sure what to do. Being pressed against him as she was, with his handsome face so close, instinct took over. Nina scanned his face and then leaned closer, shaking. She closed her eyes and brushed her lips against his. It had been so long since she had been in someone’s arms and she just concentrated on that feeling. Her kiss became deeper and her body relaxed, one hand rising to slowly stroke through his hair.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 17:32:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				While Nina seemed to be getting her jollies he was listening intently, and froze at the feel of her lips on his, which as a result caused to pull back at her touch. "I said don't move, and what the hell are you doing anyways?" His voice was slightly angry, this was why alot of John's female coworkers were puzzled by him, because despite their flirtatious ways and come ons he was all business all the time. Looking down into her eyes he smiled and shook his head. "I'm sorry I just don't know you, but keep still and no funny business, this is a job not an affair or love boat episode." Dark brown eyes blazed slightly, and without warning he pulled his gun up, and whipped them around as he fired two shots over Nina's shoulder. The man hit the pavement as blood spattered the nearby walls. Letting go of her, he slowly approached the man and knelt down, then felt for a pulse and smiled as his fingers came away stained with blood.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 17:42:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina’s mouth dropped open in complete astonishment. Suddenly she was very embarrassed and humiliated. And hearing the anger in his voice made a bit of her own temper spark, like flint and steel. It was gone as quickly as it came, but it was there. <br><br>The gunshots made her jump and almost grab onto him, but thankfully she avoided that humiliation. He had already made it very clear he wasn’t there for any kind of support other than physical protection. Nina felt a wall fly up that should have been there in the first place, the wall she had up around other men. <br><br>When he turned from her she barely saw the dead man because she had turned as well, not wanting him to see her face. Her voice was low as usual, and had taken on a very formal tone. <br><br>“You told me to act like lovers…so I did. Apparently my acting must be very good, but rest assured…that’s what it was.”&nbsp; <br><br>Nina ignored the nagging sting of rejection, telling herself it didn't matter. It <em>shouldn't</em> matter.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 17:49:43</strong>
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				His eyes twinkled and he laughed and walked back over to her. "That I did forgive me, and despite the circumstances you were very good." Leaning into her he kissed her lips gently, then stepped back and looked her in the eyes, his sort of serious and fierce all at once. "There, I hope that makes up for my attitude and beahviour." Grinning he glanced at the body and sighed softly. "Shit I feel like a payed assasin, as many people as I have had to kill this week." Looking rather saddened he glanced at her, then scratched his chin and shook his head. "Well better get the local cops to clean this up, but we should be on our way in case anyone else decides to come." Motiong her out of the alley, he flipped the cell phone open, and told the local cops what had happened and where it was.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 17:58:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was dumbfounded by his actions. Her temper started to flare again and her dark eyes burned. She normally has as much control on her temper as she did on her other emotions, but things were just crumbling, and she was very slowly losing control on it all. It was only a tiny slide right now, but if she weren’t careful it would be a slippery slope. <br><br>She was ready to say something about his nerve, scolding her for kissing him, and then leaning in and kissing her, no matter how friendly on the lips, but she didn’t. He was exhausted and stress, and she saw the way he looked at the body…what must that do to a person, having to kill all of the time. Nina would let things go right now, but she wouldn’t leave herself open for anymore misunderstandings either. <br><br>As she waited for him to make the call, she didn’t let herself look down at the body. Nina knew it was there and that was enough, she closed herself off to its presence as she had closed off people for four years. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 18:03:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It seemed John had little to no emotion or thoughts on what had just happened between them, or if he did he certainly didn't express them to her, which was for the better of course. No, now he seemed to be professional and all business again, and the only reason he had scolded her was that she had caught him off guard. Yawning and staring down at the body again, he was on the phone with his boos or headquarters, when he made a comment that would bother most people. "It's pissing me off Luke, they keep coming and all I can do is shoot them nothing else,&nbsp; but I tell you one thing the streets are going to be filled with blood&nbsp; if they don't stop fucking with me." Agenst Bradford seemed sure of himself, and slightly cold to emotions and feelings at times, but the truth was he hated himself for feeling guilty for killing someone who tryed to hurt him. Afterall they had fuxking earned it, and he ceratinly wasn't just going to bow down and let them win, because if he wad that type Nina would be dead as a nail right now. Hurrying her into the car back down the street, he floored the gas and left the body where it was, and sped off to the airport now that they were late.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 18:18:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina couldn't help but hear his conversation, even if she didn't want to. She heard his words, and a slight chill ran through her.<em> make the streets run with blood </em> She kept her back to him and the body, her arms crossed in front of her chest defensively. She huddle near the wall and waited. <br><br>When he finally ushered her to the car she accompianied him without question. As confused as she was about some things, she was certain he knew what he was doing as far as her safety was concerned. That had been clear. She quietly buckled herself in and looked out the window as he sped off. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 19:36:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Looking stunning with his clean face, and customt tailored suit he turned to Ninas, dark brown eyes searching her face for a moment before he spoke. "Are you alright? Look I'm sorry about earlier, you just startled me that's all, I hope I didn't hurt your feelings." His apology seemed genuine enough to take, and the look in his eyes said he was sorry, and despite her beauty and appeal his mind stayed on the job, at least for now anyway. Yawning he rubbed his eyes, and rolled down the windows in the car, causing both his hair and hers to blow around and she looked cute when it blew. Shaking his head he sighed softly, damn his luck for getting stuck with a beautiful woman, it made things interestting and hard all at the same time.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 19:46:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina couldn't help but look back into his dark borwn eyes, and hoped hers didn't betray that she had been hurt at his gruffness. She didn't want to be hurt by it at all. She had simpley just lost control for a moment. Lonliness was an awful thing and for some reason she had let it get to her at that moment. But no more. She could be stronger than that...no matter now nice looking he was.<br><br>He did looked sincerely sorry, and Nina gave him a small smile, but kept tight reign on her emtions, blanketing her features with the nuetral mask. She spoke calmly and softly. <br><br>"I'm fine. I was a bit shocked. I was simply doing what I thought would be the most believable thing, and I'm sorry I startled you and made a mistake. It won't happen again."<br><br>Again she hoped her eyes didn't give her away, and looked back out the windsheild, brushing her hair from her face as it swirled about. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 19:53:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and nodded his head, then chuckled to himself and gave her a teasing comment. "But you did seem to like it, just kidding got to have some release around here." Giving her a playful wink and grin, he turned back to the road, and tryed to manuver through the thick traffic which was dooming them all. Groaning he leaned back in his seat, then look lazily over to Nina since they were stopped. "So tell me more about you, since we're stuck might as well talk a little."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 20:05:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina felt the heat on her cheeks that meant she was blushing from his comment. She had liked the kiss, but hadn’t wanted him to know that. She told herself it had just been a long time is all, and that was all there was to iit. Nothing more. <br><br>His teasing nature and grin and wink did make her laugh softly. <br><br>”I’m not sure what there is to tell…I’m not a very exciting person. I told you about my seamstress work…um, I’m from Texas originally, grew up in a town of 415. Chicago was a right culture shock when I first got her.”<br><br>She could tell he was making an effort, so she would keep trying to do the same. <br><br>“Where are you from origionally?”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 20:23:36</strong>
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				He looked over her way again and smiled faintly. "Texas eh? Hmm that's an interesting state, I've done some work there before, but a little too hot at times." Scratching at his chin, he gave her a playful nudge with his elbow at the blush, then licked his lips and ran fingers through his hair. Rubbing his eyes, he cursed softly because they were itching, and he hated the fact he had seasonal allergies. Groaning he honked his horn, aggrivated at the damn traffic keeping them from moving. "Oh right me, hmm hawaii actually born and raised, I'm part hawaiian and part columbian an odd mix but still." Stretching himself out in the car, he turned the radio on and searched for some rock music.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 20:50:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It might be hot in Texas, but it gets right cold here.”<br><br>She watched his mannerisms, taking them in. He didn’t only seemed very tired, his eyes were red. Columbian and Hawiian, that was an interesting mix. <br><br>“Hawaii, had my honeymoon there. Beautiful place.”<br><br>She tilted her head and looked at him closely. <br><br>“Are you alright? I could probably drive if you are that tired.”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 21:21:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He shook his head and smiled at her. "No I'm fine, it's just allergies that's all." Scratching at his chin again he glanced out at the traffic and saw a hole, then floored it and went between two cars, and managed to get off the exit then back on the higway around the traffic. "Sometimes I love being a cop sort." Grinning he patted her hand and gave her a curious look. "Are you sure nothing's wrong?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>12-05-2006, 21:36:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled softly and glanced down at her hand where he had patted it. <br><br>"Well, there is this one thing...you see some men are trying to kill me for something I saw."<br><br>She smiled again and parted her lips to tell him more but stopped. If they were going to be...working...together, maybe she should be a little more open about how she had been hurt by his comment. She started again. <br><br>"Agent Bradford...I'm really sorry about the kiss. I was way over the line and..."<br><br>Now that she'd started telling him she wished she hadn't but it was too late now. <br><br>"...I guess the situation, I just, you said to look like lovers and...I did get carried away, and I'm embarrassed and feel a bit humiliated, and yes, your short and unkind comment afterwards did ...hurt."<br><br>She clasped her hands tightly in her lap and looked out the window, wondering if she would be able to get something to drink on the plane. <br><br>"But I do understand where you were coming from. I'm just not used to having to socialize at all, let alone in an extreme situation such as this."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 15:20:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He shifted around in the car nervously and didn't look at her, perhaps he was indeed a bit shy with her words. Sighing he finally turned to her and smiled, then moaned as he popped his neck and back, and let out a contented sigh afterwards. "I feel awful myself I didn't mean it, anyways I am sorry again for lying to you earlier but it had to be done, my name is really F.B.I. Agent Vincent Lestrange." Shaking his head he yawned and scratched his nose. "But there really is an agent bradford, which you will meet later, oh and I'm french and spanish heritage." Blinking big brown eyes at her he smiled and chuckled.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 19:39:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina looked at him trying to kee her face expressionless. She ran her hands down her thighs, smoothing her skirt as was typical of Nina when she was trying to think of what to say. <br><br>"Why lie? I don't understand why you would lie to me. I suppose maybe some security reason with the name...but...why lie about your heritage?"<br><br>She was a little put off she'd been lied to. Given the situation she guessed there must be some FBI reason he wasn't honest with her. At least she hoped so, she hated being lied to. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 20:05:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Normally given her words and the situation he would remain serious, but for some reason he laughed and looked at Nina, shaking his head gently and scratching his chin. "Oh please, like Bradford sounds columbian or hawaiian? I am actually hawaiian but also french and spanish as well." Sighing and shaking his head again, he gazed into the rearview mirror and yawned. "So what heritage are you?" he didn't even give a reson to lie about his name.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 20:12:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina didn't laugh back, but sighed. She did relax and shake her head softly a smile playing on her lips. <br><br>"Well, I'm not entirely sure... I'm adopted and the records were sealed and then lost. I know very little about my birth parents. I was told I was Irish and Dutch. But who knows."<br><br>She shrugged lightly opened her handbag, pulling out a piece of gum. She offered the pack to him. Gum helped when she was feeling unsure and couldn't get anything else to calm her nerves. <br><br>"So you did you live in Hawaii at all? Where are you from then?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 20:18:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave her a playful nudge at the smile forming on her lips, and glanced at the pack of gum and shrugged, then finally pulled a piece out and smiled. God how he needed a beer, perhaps they could go drink tonight in new york, crossing his fingers he hoped and prayed for it. "Yes I did, and I was born in hawaii as well." He listened to her words and nodded slowly, his stomach rumbling as they entered the airport parking lot, then he searched for the appropiate place to park. "Shortly we will be meeting agent bradford, but for now let's get our plane." Pulling her stuff out of the trunk, he did the same for his and they entered, and not twenty seconds behind them a man in a black suit came and took the car away.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 20:26:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina let him carry her bag and followed him into the airport. She felt awfully exposed. Wouldn't this be one of the places the mafia would be camping out? Expecting the authorities to try and get her out of state? Agent Bra---&nbsp; Lestrange didn't seem concerned, but she felt that ball in the pit of her stomach again and stuck close to him. The man who took the car away did give her a sense that she and Agent Lestrange were not alone, remembering his comment about security she wouldn't even see. <br><br>As they passed the airport bar her mouth watered and she followed it with her eyes as it moved by her. She didn't speak as she didn't want to say the wrong thing or let anything slip someone near them might overhear.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 20:32:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It was perfectly logical for Nina to feel threatened or exposed here, but indeed other agents were everywhere, but Vince made no comment to them or show any aign of hello. Although his eyes did travel to Michelle, a gorgeous black haired agent, one of only one he had ever went after and been on a more personal level with. He also noticed her eyes did the same, and he fought off an urge to smile at her or anybody else. Soon they were headed up the esculator, and were waiting were everyone else seemed to be, but instead of sitting down he motioned Nina inside a door that sppeared out of the wall. Everyone else seemed oblivious to the door's existence. The room was filled with a variety of things, a couch, tv and some chairs, and most importantly food and drink. Even a small bar area, which Vince immediately headed to, grabbing a killians irish beer from the cooler. Cracking it open he downed some and smiled. "We'll be staying here until the plane leaves, can't have you out in the open."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 20:40:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina sighed in relief when they entered the room. It wasn't just the food, which was welcome, or the cover from other eyes, but the bar...<br><br>"May I have one of those?"<br><br>She didn't want to appear to eager, but she did walk closer to the bar. Nina waited politely for him to either give her one or move out of the way so she could get her own drink. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 20:44:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and pointed to his beer. "A beer?" Moving out of the way he nudged her teasingly and sighed, falling into a chair and downing some more of the beer, god how he loved a beer that could practically stand up on it's own. Grinning his thoughts, he watced Nina move around the room, eyes following her bodies movements and just overall being a male. Though if she looked his way he would avert his eyes quickly. "I think he have about two hours maybe, there's also coffee there, and a variety of other things for mixed drinks, etc." Propping his feet up he yawned and rubbed his eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 21:06:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled a bit wider this time at his friendly nudge. <br><br>"What, women can't like beer?"<br><br>She moved over to the cooler and bent over to retrieve her own Killian's. She knew what it was, and knew the heavy taste. There were two subjects she was comfortable and knowlegable in. One was sewing, and the other was alchohal. <br><br>Once she had her beer open she gracefully walked over to the food table and fixed herself a small plate of a bagel with cream cheese and some fruit. It seemed every meal in the past 36 hours had been missed or interruped, and she was hungry. Before she sat down she turned to him. Her voice friendlier and more relaxed than it had been, feeling secure in her surroundings now that they were out of the terminal.<br><br>"Would you like anything while I'm up?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 21:09:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Eyes following her delicious form he startled out of his trance, turning just a tad red and shaking his head. "No I am well." Scratching at his chine he yawned, then drank some more and relaxed and stayed quiet, unless of course she wanted to discuss anything. Certainly a little less excited and a little sad now that she had sat down and was eating.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 21:22:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At his words she gently lowered herself to one corner of the couch and crossed her legs. Unconsciously she crossed them towards Agent Lestrange as opposed to away as she did most poeple. Nina quietly ate and drank her beer, the heaviness and bitterness of it a lovely contrast to the sweet fruit. She felt a little awkward eating in front of him, but didn't let it stop her. As he kept yawning she looked at him and debated before speaking. She wanted to tell him he should sleep, but decided not to. Nina was naturally a caretaker, and hadn't had anyone to take care of for a very long time. The urge to make sure he was at ease was strong, but she surpressed it. It wasn't her place. <br><br>When her plate was empty she stood to throw it away and debated on grabbing a second beer. She decided not to yet, she would wait until it was closer to the time to leave, and grabbed a Diet Pepsi instead. She didn't drink soda often, but every now and then it was nice. <br><br>She took her place back on the couch and kicked her pumps off, turning a little sideways on the couch to extend her legs and put her feet up. Agent Lestrange didn't seem to be very talkative, so she let the silence settle around them. Nina was used to silence. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 21:41:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Moaning he massaged his head, a headache plaguing his body for some reason, but the beer was slowly taking care of that for him. Peering at Nina curiously he watched her, face devoid of emotion for now, and simply enjoying the movements of the female present but it wasn't sexual. Rubbing his eyes he was about to yawn then sneezed, causing to bite his tongue lightly and bleed, cursing out loud he ran to the sink and peered in the mirror. It wasn't that bad but sensitive all the same, and now there was no way he would get sleep. Downing some more beer, he took off the suit jacket and weapons, and proceeded to fold himself on the couch. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 21:54:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When Agent Lestrange sneezed unexpectedly Nina jumped. But his cursing and running to the sink concerned her. Apparently he had bitten his tongue as his allergies had gotten the better of him. Once more she resisted the urge to take care of it. She wanted to follow him to the sink and get a piece of ice and wrap it in a towel and tell him to hold it to his tongue. <br><br>As he took off his jacket she couldn't help but scan his form. She was painfully aware of his attractiveness. It had been in her face since they had started keeping company. The incident with him in the towel, walking by her door only in his underclothing, the moment in the alley...his presence was definitely unsettling. The weapons drew her eyes next. She knew she be grateful he was well armed, but they still made her nervous. <br><br>When he settled on the couch she bent her knees, pulling her feet back to her a little. Nina had expected him to return to his chair. He was welcome to sit with her, she just hadn't expected it. <br><br>"Are y'all all right? I could get some ice for you..."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 22:15:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He sighed and nodded, trying to talking and wincing a few times. "Yeah I'm fine." As if realizing where he was, he hastily retreated to a love seta nearby, and folded himself across it and drank his beer. The silence was unsettling for some reason, but at a loss for words he sighed and peered at her curiously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 22:23:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina watched the way he scurried to the loveseat, and smiled gently. <br><br>"You didn't have to move."<br><br>She wasn't sure why she said that. He just seemed as uneasy, even more so at the moment, than she was, and she didn't want it to be because of something she said or did. Maybe he was still upset with her over the kiss and he didn't want her to get the wrong idea. She didn't, but he couldn't really know that. <br><br>Truth was she had liked the kissed, and didn't like herself for it. Nina didn't know where it came from...it was beyond just the moment...she wouldn't have reacted that way with just any man. And it wasn't about Agent Brad-- Lestrange being attractive, which he was, but...there was something else about him. But the last thing she would do would be to let him know that. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 22:28:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Big brown eyes narrowed for a moment at her words, then he turned his face away and blushed slightly, then managed to turn back to her. "I know just not enough room." God what a lame excuse he thought to himself and yawned. Rubbing his eyes he sighed, then looked at the beer and downed the rest. "Know I shouldn't but I am going to have another."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 22:32:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There was plenty of room, but Nina caught his blush so she let the matter drop. Why was he blushing? The question made her blush in return and she stood, hoping he couldn't see how he had made her cheeks turn red yet again. Her stocking clad feet silently moved across the floor to the cooler. <br><br>"I think I'll have another as well, I'll get yours."<br><br>She bent over and grabbed two more beers, letting the cool air from the mini fridge wash over her face, and hopefully take some of the color away. Nina took her time opening them before walking over to Vincent and holding out his beer to him. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 22:44:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Unfortunately he had noticed her blush, which only made him smile and give her a teasing wink, it seemed the two were either hitting it off or just being friendly. Sighing his eyes roamed to her form as she bent over, then widening a bit and licking his lips, such a nice view he thought but of course said nothing. He took the beer and thanked her. "Tonight we might get something stronger."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-05-2006, 22:55:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Without realizing it, Nina took the corner of the couch nearest him, which was the opposite corner she had been sitting in. Her eyebrows raised ever so slightly at his comment, remembering how he had scolded her for making him a screwdriver. She spoke in the typical soft tone of her voice. <br><br>"I take it you'll be able to relax more in New York then?"<br><br>She brought the bottle of beer to her lips and took a drink. It was strong stuff, and after her screwdriver and the other beer she was starting to feel a little warm. Not drunk or even buzzed...but just before that. Nina put her feet up on the coffee table, crossing them at the ankles. <br><br>"Can't say as I'm sorry to be leaving Chicago right now, no matter how brief the trip."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 15:03:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He watched her reaction and sighed, them gave her a smile at her words, nodding his head briefly to her question. "Yes and no really, we will be more comfortable there, but also play two different roles as well which i will explain later perhaps on the plane." Downing some more of his beer, he gave her a playful wink and sighed softly. "I see you handle you alcohol very well, something some men would find a great turn on, but also something very good for our situation and what is to come." He said no more about it and gave no details, just gazed at his watch every few minutes, anticipating the trip to new york where more trouble and other things awaited.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 15:19:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina tilted her head slightly and looked at him curiously. She hated cryptic hints. She was about to ask him what kind of roles they were going to play when he commented on her ability to handle alcohol, and how it might be a turn-on for some men. A long dormant flirty part of her awoke and wanted to ask <em>'What about you?’</em>, but she held back nervously. Flirting was a very dormant and undeveloped skill of hers, and she was startled to feel it waking…especially in this situation.<br><br>Her delicate hands nervously fidgeted with the bottle, a soft hidden smile playing on her face from his playful wink, no matter how nervous it made her feel.<br><br>“So, um, what situation will that be?” <br>&nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 15:29:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave her a knowing smile for some reason and waved her questions away with a gesture. "Don't worry about it for now, I will tell you on the plane, but right now we must get going time to board the plane." Gathering up their things hastily, he fidgeted with his gun at his side, then opened the door and stepped out glancing around. Making their way up the steps, he handed the appropiate paperwork to a woman, and they were motioned into the connected hallway leading to the plane or jet rather. Yawning he hurried Nina forward, storing the lugage away above them, the rest taken by the airport workers but he had all he needed. He only settled in his seat and got comfortable when Nina did, and he sat beside her on the outside, so hers was a nice window seat in first class.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 15:46:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina went where Agent Lestrange directed her. Again in the terminal she felt exposed, but tried to distract herself from it by trying to pick out the hidden agents. It was difficult. There were a lot of poeple in suits, and as she was used to attracting glances from men, she couldn't use the fact that someone was looking at her as an indicator. <br><br>Once on the plane, Nina stepped in front of Vincent to take the seat by the window as he indicated she should do. As she settled in her seat she looked around. She was impressed with first class, having never flown it before. It was much more comfortable and roomier than coach. <br><br>Once he had settled in as well, she turned to him and tucked a stray tendril of hair back behind her ears, that same hint of a smile in her dark eyes. She leaned a little closer so she could talk quietly and privately. <br><br>"What am I supposed to call you? You know, in case I need to get your attention...."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 15:50:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once settled in himself, and already having been flirted with by the stewardess, he turned to Nina and smiled at her and the closeness of their bodies. Damn it seemed she was getting to him regardless, the fucking man needed to get layed but oh well. "Derek, and your name on the flight is Kate, stick to that and try not to screw it up." His words weren't harsh just direct, he wanted everything to go as planned, and not have to end up killing people on the plane. As for what was to come he didn't mention it at all, which of course was strange perhaps his mind was occupied.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 16:04:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His tone wasn't harsh, but she perceived, correctly or incorrectly, an implied assumption that he thought maybe she wouldn't be able to handle a simple name change. She didn' take offense, but for a change she spoke up instead of hiding away her thoughts. She still had the glint of a smile on her face.&nbsp; <br><br>"You know Derek, it's not necessary to tell me to 'try and not screw it up'...I think it goes without saying that that would be a priority of mine."<br><br>Nina smiled a little more obviously. She was getting used to the company, and actually starting to find it welcome, even if he could be a bit curt. <br><br>Her curiosity was burning, and couldn't wait any longer. Still leaning in to talk privately, she brought up the subject of their roles. <br><br>"So...we are on the plane now...what about these roles we are going to play..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 16:10:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He found Nina's presence and physical closeness intoxicating, and without warning he closed the distance, and kissed the corner of her mouth then withdrew. Looking away hastily he mumbled an apology, and got back down to business at hand, acting as if nothing had ever happened. "I know I'm sorry for that, just be careful alright, as for the roles ordinary people whoever they decide you will be." Sighing his lips burned where their flesh had met, and it nagged him in the back of his mind, and he found it hard to brush it away easily. "We will have to go together, mingle and do social things for a couple of days, and act like a couple which I know is weird but...." Trailing off he blinked at her and fell silent.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 17:15:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina didn't realize he was moving closer until his warm lips were on her skin. Then it he was pulling away, and she wondered if it had really taken place or if she had been imagining things. She just sat there, a little stunned, and focusing on that tingly spot on her skin where his mouth met the corner of hers. Why did he do that? Was is part of the Derek and Kate act? And if it was, why was he apologizing...<br><br>She didn't know how to react, so she just held her position and tried to not let the creep of the blush that seemed to come so frequently with him around, come around once again. Nina knew she was failing, but felt powerless to pull back or look away and hide. <br><br>Nina was finding it a little difficult to hear his words, but did her best to concentrate. It was hard though, espcially when he looked at her with those brown eyes. Realizing her wall was crumbling, she calmly made herself settled back into her seat, even though she couldn't yet look away. <br><br>"A couple...alright...just...just let me know what the boundries are. I won't make a mistake like in the alley, but...."<br><br>There was a odd little flutter in her stomach and this time she did look away, letting her words drop and fidgeting with the diamond ring on her right hand. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 17:24:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He patted her shoulder and yawned again, blinking those big brown eyes at her, oblivious to the effect he had on her but well aware of the opposite effect. Damn those women. Glancing around the at the other seats, he looked for anybody suspicious and narrowed his eyes, innocent looking people weren't always innocent. Shrugging he turned back to her and smiled softly. "You seem a little shook up, perhaps after a few drinks tonight and some fun you will loosen up, you don't happen to dance do you?" An odd question especially since they weren't dating.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 18:53:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The pat to her shoulder didn't help her forget the attraction for him she kept trying to ignore. Luckily for her he looked around the plane, giving her time to reset her face. <br><br>When he looked back and spoke, Nina smiled a little wryly and looked back at him.<br><br>"Shook up...well, I've had three known attempts on my life in two days, not to mention the origional nightmare of witnessing the crime witnessed, I've gone from living in almost complete solitude to constant company, the mafia is after me, and I paraded around in front of you practically naked this morning, something I am quite embarassed about..."<br><br>Her face softened from the wry smile into a meloncholy one. <br><br>"So...yes. I am a bit shook up."<br><br>She turned her gaze to her hands. She had almost forgotten his second question, and answered it as an afterthought, thinking it must be something they were going to have to do while they pretended to be a couple. <br><br>"And yes, I dance. I used to dance quite often."<br><br>With that she looked out the window, thinking sadly of the many nights she and her husband had spent dancing. She had moved beyond the grief of losing her husband to be able to enjoy his memories, but thinking of him did remind her how alone she was...and how long it had been since she had danced.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 19:38:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A big grin split his face at her comment about being naked, and of course he teased her about, finsing he couldn't go without saying something. "Might be embarassing toy you, but I sure as hell didn'ty complain, just kidding loosen and have some fun." Easy said than done he knew, but dwelling on it was shit, and made people feel like utter shit. Sighing softly he gave her another smile, nodding his head about her dancing, then looked at her eyes twinkling softly. "Good to know, so you can keep when I swing you around the dance floor tonight, it will be loads of fun and keep us safe as well." Yawning he rubbed his eyes, peering at the magazines offered to them, his choice being a brand new men's health magazine. Occasionally he licked his lips, or ordered a water sometimes a beer, and ran fingers through his hair in a casual gesture.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 19:52:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Loosen up and have fun. Isn't that what she had been telling herself she needed to do for years? He might be right...besides, how often did she get to go to New York with an attractive man, and have the prospect of dancing to boot?<br><br>"Keep up?"<br><br>She looked at him with a smile, obviously quite humored, deciding to at least try and lighten up a little. <br><br>"You are exhausted and suffering from allergies so bad you bit your tongue...I will clearly have an advantage before we even start.."<br><br>Nina leaned forward and grabbed her own magazine, one of the trashier women's ones. <br><br>"Besides...I am pretty good, even if it has been awhile...just don't let your sneezing throw our rhythm off."<br><br>It was her turn to wink. She then ordered a Jack and Coke, and settled in for the trip. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 19:55:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shook his head and sighed softly tsking her for once. "Oh please, the allergies yes, but I can go a long time without sleep I have very good stamina." In any other situation it might sound sexual, but lucky for vince he wasn't thinking of it, so therefore he did not blush and smirked at her. "How long has it been?" Discarding the previous drink, he ordered a beer and sipped it slowly, rolling the liquid around on his tongue slowly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 20:06:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina did however pick up on the possible double meaning of stamina, but he didn't seem to have meant it that way so she was able to control her reaction...mostly. She pursed her lips slightly and kept quiet until he asked his question. <br><br>"It's been five years."<br><br>The more she talked to him, the more comfortable she was feeling and her posture relaxed. Once again when she crossed her legs, it was towards him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 20:12:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He noticed her body language easily enough, and simply nodded to her words, silently wondering what was in store for them. He could easily see them getting closer, and perhaps end up lovers, etc, which both scared and excited him greatly. He hadn't been that close since Michelle the woman at the airport, and despite the breakup he still had feelings for her, and they still had friendly sex once in a while. Pushing this aside though he sipped his beer, giving her a wink and a smile. "I am going to wear you out then, practice makes perfetc especially when you do it alot." Damned if that didn't sound sexual as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 20:27:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once again she caught the accidental innuendo, and intended to respond innocently. <br><br>"It's hard to practice without a partner. It's just no the same doing it alone in your living room to the radio."<br><br>Nina had of course meant dancing. But the minute the words were out of her mouth she realized how it could sound. She purposefully dropped her magazine to the floor between them so she could reach down and hide her face as she retrieved it, extremely embarassed...but smiling softly none the less. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 20:31:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This time he caught the non innocence of it and nearly spit beer everywhere, only luck kept him from drowning himself, and he chuckled when he could move and talk. Sighing softly he watched her, laughing out loud at her, then lowering his head to look at her and smiling. "You alright?" Grinning he chuckled again, then sipped at his beer, glad to have taken her mind off things.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 20:58:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After she had retrieved her magazing she put her face in her hand and laughed softly. It clearly had not slipped by him. She didn't take offense at his laughing though, and when she finally gathered the courage to look at him her head was still shyly tilted down a little. She peered at him from under her lashes, grinning sheepishly. <br><br>"Yes I'm fine...I...I really didn't mean it that way..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 21:01:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He continued to laugh some more, nearly spilling beer again on himself especially as she gazed at him, then finally straightened his face and nodded. "I know of course, but it was damn funny anyway." Chuckling to himself he groaned and shifted around in his seat, then leaning back and resting against the seat, one eye closed for now as he sighed softly. "Have you ever been to new york?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 21:14:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina relaxed as well, deciding to recline in her seat too, still laughing softly. She had finished her drink, but found she wasn't in need of another one right away. <br><br>"No, not New York...haven't been to too many places. I've always wanted to go to New York though. But I guess this won't exactly be a tourist trip, will it..."<br><br>Some sort of tension had been broken for Nina. After her little statement she felt much less concerned about what she might say. Maybe she just thought nothing could be worse. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 21:22:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He opened his other eye and peered at her curiously for a moment, then sighed and shook his head. "No it will be fun, we get to dance and drink, and goes other places but some of it won't be." Leaning back again he yawned, flipping through magazine and occasionally showing Nina funny pics, and articles contained within. They now acted like old friends who once had a crush on each other.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 21:30:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina laughed and commented on the pictures, feeling pretty at ease, especially for her. Now that she was coming out of her shell a bit around him, her sense of humor started to come through, and her smiles were much wider and more open. She actually enjoyed the rest of the flight quite a bit, only having one more drink. Of course with all of the alcohal in her system, even as gradully as she had taken it in, she was feeling pretty 'loosened up'. But not drunk.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 21:35:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				What seemed like hours went by and finally an annoncement came across the intercom, announcing the would be arriving in new york soon, which caused vince to shift around and look happy. "Thank god, now we can have some fun, and get the ball rolling for your new idenity." Cracking his neck and back, he downed the last of his beer, but showed no signs of the effects of alcohol. Stretching his frame and yawning, he blinked at her and spoke softly. "Excited to see a new place?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 21:42:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina found his brown eyes and nodded softly, smiling again. <br><br>"Yes...I am."<br><br>And she was. She needed a change, somthing to break the monotany and droll stagnation of her life. Unfortunatly it took witnessing a murder and almost getting killed....but Nina was started to feel alive for the first time in a very long while. The prospect of a new identity was a bit unsettling, but she wasn't going to dwell on it. He had told her to loosen up, and it felt kind of good now that she had started. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 22:02:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With other announcement the plane made it's way to the ground, and vince cheered with everyone else, then smiled to Nina and yawned again. "Here's the plan, we get settled into our hotel which is very nice, then head to the officer and get paperwork signed, then tonight we shall go out and have some fun." Stretching he rubebd his nose and eyes, cursing allergies something horrible and sratching his chin, already a five o'clock shadow appearing on his face. He seemed more alert and ready now, eagerly anticipating being on land again.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 22:14:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was infected with the energy that always came over a plane full of people as the landing took place. She was anxious to be in New York not only for the newness of it, but also because she didn't think it would be nearly so dangerous. And she was very much looking forward to the evening Vincent promised. It wasn't a date, it was because of their situation...but it would mock one close enough. <br><br>"Sounds like a wondeful plan."<br><br>Nina briefly wondered if they would be sharing a room, would it be two connecting rooms, or a suite, or what the situation would be. Maybe in New York it would be safe enough to have seperate rooms...she also briefly wondered what she really wanted...<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 22:28:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Unfortunately his thoughts were only on work at the moment, and he could care less the arrangements, but did look forward to tonight despite himself. He never asked Nina about her man situation, or whether she had been married, etc, but briefly wondered but soon waved it off. When the plane sat down he smiled to her. "Great." Eyes twinkling he patted her shoulder, then gathered their things handing somethings to here, that way he could get to his gun should he have to. But he didn't explain this to her, too much worry already. Stepping off the plane, they were met by no one clearly with the f.b.i., but surely there were people watching over them. But vince made no sign as to whether or not he saw anyone he knew. They checked in at the desk, and was told a car was waiting for them on the south side parking lot, and then they headed to baggage claim. Leaning against a piece of luggage, he peered around at the other strangers and fliers, suspicious of them all and aware of everyone.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-05-2006, 22:51:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina didn't think twice about him handing her some of the bags. If she were alone she would be carrying her bags herself anyway. She was used to being independant and that wasn't going to change any time soon. <br><br>As they made their way through the airport she watched him and followed him, remembering their name changes. He was always aware and ready. Kind of like an animal of some kind. It was sexy in a way, just like his masculine 5 o'clock shadow. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 15:21:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Soon their wait was over and the bags came down the belt, which he soon snatched up and took off soon after, watching Nina as he walked making sure she kept up. Vincent looked like a businessman in his suit and tie, and damn handsome as well which was probably why he was being stared at, which didn't seem to bother him very much. The trip to the car took a while, what with new york airport being so damn big, and constantly running into people and knocking stuff over. Despite this he still was aware of where Nina was, even making her walk beside him and knock people out of the way, which finally resulted in them getting to the car. Unlike the previous vehicles, this one looked normal and an everyday car that was silver, though the windows were still tinted and it did have some more horse power. Loading the stuff he opened it up and slid inside. "Alright let's go."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 19:10:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina did her best to keep up with Vincent. She noticed his handomeness was attracting stares from many of the women, and some of the men. And with her beauty attracting stares from many of the men, and some of the women, it felt as if the whole airport were watching them. Nina just hoped they were watching for the reason she was used to, and notfor anything more sinister. <br><br>When they reached the car she slid into the passenger seat and put on her seat belt, adopting the usual posture of her legs crossed towards him and her folded gently in her lap. The hair in her bun had come loose a little, and several tendrils hung around her face. She idley blew one back with a puff of air from her lips, and settled in for a drive. <br><br>"Do we have far to go?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 19:14:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As if suddenly interested in Nina, Vince watched her from the corner of his eye, fascinated it seemed by the everyday actions of people in the world. Why this is who knew, vincent was a little different and more so since he had to be given his work environment. Stifling a yawn he peered ahead, saying nothing for a while until Nina broke the silence. "Not really." It seemed the friendly atmoshpere had changed in a way, he wasn't being cold just guarded for some reason, perhaps it bothered him how good they got along and attracted they were to one another. Vincent had never been like this to any other client, much less co workers or anyone for that matter, well that people knew about except for michelle the other agent. But all seemed to go well as they zoomed down the highway. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 19:25:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was aware that the friendly banter and chatter seemed to be over. She looked out the window and let him drive in silence. She tried not to take it personally, or let it bother her. The plane had been a safe enviornment, once he had been assured no one was there to hurt her, he was probably able to relax and let loose a little...just like he had instructed her to do. But here in the car, they were exposed again. Maybe that was it, maybe he just had to concentrate. <br><br>But it did bother her a little. She had quite enjoyed the time on the plane, and thought he had enjoyed his as well. It was just simple converstation, but to her that conversation was like sweet piece of strawberry in a pint of plain vanilla ice cream. With a sigh she accepted it, and for the time being retreated to the world she usually lived in.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 19:32:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Before long the two pulled up to a huge one story gray building that sat sway off the road, and was surrounded by a large metal fence equipped with who knows what traps. This was only one of many F.B.I. branches throughout america. As she had obviously noticed his change in mood and demeanor so he did hers, but said nothing of it fun and more pleasurable activities could wait, what was about to happen would change Nina's life forever. Once the car was parked he motioned her out, and he visibly relaxed a little safe in the confines of where he worked, it was highly doubtful they would be attacked here and even if they did it would be bad for the mafia. He led her through large metal and glass doors, then down several long hallways, and finally a room sort of like at the police station though more comfortable and larger. He motioned for her to take a seat and he did the same, and they sat waiting for someone or something, until finally the door opened and in stepped Agent Lestrange's boss. Glancing over the two with gray eyes he nodded then closed the door beuind him, finally coming to rest in a chair on the other side of the large wooden table. "Wonderful to see you Nina Conners."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 19:41:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The building looked like a veritable fortress, and the minute they were through the gates she felt safe. She noticed how Vincent's posture relaxed once they were in the building, he must feel it was a safer place as well, which added even more to her sense of security. Nina followed him throughout the building until they finally stopped to sit and a man came in. <br><br>She nodded and smiled politely to the man. Her guess was he was pleased to see her for the information she could provide, and she wondered when the real questioning would take place, and how long it would take. She hoped it wasn't right away. <br><br>"Hello, thank you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 19:53:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince's boss Jeremy Reynolds look down at Nina and smiled, then eyes flicked to vince who seemed absorbed somewhere else, but alas the young man was always&nbsp; doing that. Sighing he looked back at Nina, rapping his fingers on the hard on the wooden table, then clearing his throat and continuing on. "I assume you already know why you are here, and realize that your situation is very dangerous indeed to more than yourself, and your knowledge is highly valuable." Blinking at her and sipping at a bottle of water he kept going. "We have been observing the mafia in chicago for a long while for various reasons, and until now they have eluded suspicion or any legal trouble, but you can and will turn the tables for us seems hard to understanf but it is." Peering at vince curiously in turn as he stared at Nina. "Anyway, your involvement and what you know makes you highly valuable to is, and you cooperation is much appreciated, unfortunately we don't know enough to continue on for now which is why you are here." Pausing he shifted himself around then continued. "For now you will remain in the care of Agent Lestrange, until at what time you can testify and be useful, in the meantime you will have to be constantly on the move being a prime target for the mafia. But enough of that, for now we must make you blend in and change how you live and your idenity, that way you can possibly avoid anymore trouble with the mafia." Sighing he paused to allow any questions.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 20:13:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Even though she and Agent Lestrange had retreated away from each other for the time being, he had unlocked a door inside of her, and she was slowly peeking out. She held his gaze without looking away timidly, or ducking her head shyly. It was nothing spectacular, but for her it was a big start. When she spoke her voice was still quiet, but the tone was a bit more confident. If anything it made it a little sultry. <br><br>"And how long do you expect that I will be in Agent Lestrange's care, and how long until the trial is over? And after that...is that a concern that there might be retribution from the mafia? Will this be ongoing witness protection? Or will things end when the trial is over..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 20:48:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jeremy watched the two stare at each other wondering what the hell was going on, but refused to think about it and merely sighed. Nina's words stuck in his mind, and he took a long moment before answering. "To the first two questions I don't know, a year, six months, who knows really, and yes you will need to worry miss conners, and once it is over you will start over completely otherwise you will die." Letting the words settle in for a moment then replying. "Have you found Agent Lestrange helpful, resourceful, and has he protected you well enough, if there are any compliants speak so now." Glancing between the two he feel silent and waited for his answer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 20:55:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nothing the older agent had to say was much of a surprise. She had suspected most of it. The idea of starting completely over with a new identity was a scary one, but in a way welcome. It was like a 'do over' for her life. <br><br>Nina looked at the older agent and smiled politely, the nuetral look settling on her face, although it was a little harder to maintain now that she was letting her wall down a little. <br><br>"Agent Lestrange has been the consumate professional, and I have felt very secure in his presence, something I didn't think would be possible given the circumstances. I am confident in his abilities. He has been very helpful and resourceful."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 21:03:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jeremy nodded his head and gave Vincent a look, what it mean't who knew but he motioned him outside, then they returned a couple of minutes later. The look on both their faces didn't give anything way, neither looked happy or sad or even angry. The older gentlemen settled back in his chair as did Agent Lestrange, and the older man cleared his throat and continued on. "Alright miss conners, since you have no complaints or anymore questions, we can now start the process getting you a new idenity. Be prepared a lot of paperwork is involved, along with a few other things we're in for a long night." Glancing at the two again, he got up and looked to Nina. "I'll be back in a few minutes miss conneres, just going to get most of everything we need." Slipping out the door he left the two in silence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 21:19:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was very curious as to what they were talking about outside, and didn't like that they were speaking about something without her knowledge. It was her life after all. Maybe she would ask Agent Lestrange later...but it would depend on his manner. When they returned she tried to get some indication from their faces as to what emotions their conversation had evoke, but she came up with nothing. <br><br>She listened to the older man speak again and nodded to show she had understood. After he had left she looked at Vincent. There was a lot she wanted to ask him, but thought the room was probably bugged. She wasn't sure why she felt she had to wait on certian questions, they seemed innocent enough, but she skipped over them to something else. <br><br>"Will I have any say in my new life?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 21:23:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Feeling eyes on him vincent flicked his dark brown gaze to Nina, a small smile resting on his lips for a time, knowing she had some question of some kind. Finally once she had spoke it he sighed, then cracked his neck and back and sighed happily. "When do you mean? While your in my care, or do you mean once this is all over with?" Leaning back in his seat he awaited her answer, rapping his fingers on the table as Jeremy had done.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 21:31:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled softly in an unconscious mirror of his expression. She wondered if she had said the right things about him when his superior had inquired, but wouldn't ask that now. In response to his request for clarification of her question, her smile widened a little. <br><br>"Both? I had primarily been thinking of after....but am curious about both."<br><br>Nina tucked her stray locks of hair behind her ears, and thought about just taking it down. But for now she left it. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 22:02:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave her an even bigger smile and ruffled his hair then scratched his chair. "Yes both, for now you have little say except in personal matters, like when you go to the bathroom, etc, as for after of course you will be free just don't screw up and use your old idenity." Sighing softly he massaged his temples then yawned, eager to have some kind of strong drink, perhaps Jeremy might even bring him something.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 22:08:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina gave a small little chuckle, shaking her head. <br><br>"No, what I meant was...will I get to help pick my name, where I'll live, what my background will be...or will I just be handed a big thick folder and told to memorize it."<br><br>Her eyebrows furrowed slightly as she thought of something else. Something that concerned her. She fidgeted again with the ring on her right hand. When she spoke there was a very slight hint of desperation in her voice. <br><br>"My photo album...I didn't bring it, and I need it. And will it be worked into my new identity?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 22:16:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His dark brown eyes stared back at her as he considered her for a moment then finally sighed softly. "I would say the last, if your involved it's easier for them to track you down, because your likely to involve things once apart of you that they could trace." Scratching his chin again he stretched himself out, while straightening his tie then replying. "Pictures are easily acessible, what is so important about this photo album of yours? Your looks will have to change a little, so no new pictures will be taken." Leaning back he yawned and stared at the wall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-05-2006, 22:22:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded when he said the folder would be the most likely route, his explanation making sense. When he asked about the photo album she paused and took a deep breath. <br><br>"It has photos of my husband and I in it. I'm a widow."<br><br>She looked down at her hands briefly, then looked back up, meeting the brown eyes with her own dark ones. <br><br>"The memories are very important to me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 14:14:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At her words hisneck snapped around very quickly and he stared at her for a moment, with some kind of look or emotion there but it wasn't discernible, and he quickly gathered himself sighing and shaking his head. "I understand, wow, I will send someone for it then have them mail it." He couldn't believe it, well actually he could she was attractive and seemingly perfect for a mate, but he couldn't how much of an idiot he had been flirting and all. Well at least a little anyway, but no more this changed everything he would not be this way to a widow, it was just wrong but he had enjoyed the friendly environment. Perhaps he could still keep it that way just avoid sexual innuendo, etc, then everything would be just fine or so he hoped. She seemed to have taken a liking to him. At first he didn't care how long Jeremy took to come back, but now he rapped his fingers on the table nervously, for some reason uncomfortable and distant in her presence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 14:34:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina saw the way he gave her the sudden look, and the way he stared at her for a moment. And by the way he said 'wow' it was obviously a shock to him. He said he would have someone retrieve it. <br><br>"Thank you."<br><br>A change had come over him. Before she had told him about the album they had both been fairly relaxed. Now he was tapping his fingers and not looking at her. There seemed to be some sort of wall back between them as well. Nina sighed with disappointment and turned away, looking again to the hands in her lap, adopting much of the persona she'd had when they first met.<br><br>After her husband had first died she noticed how people changed towards her when they found out she was a widow. It had been part of why she retreated into her solitary life. It had been awhile since she had opened up to someone, and had started to peer out at Agent Lestrange. Now seeing his reaction she wondered if he was going to treat her different. She hoped not…but the hope was small. Deciding to try and feed the hope a little she looked at him timidly again. <br><br>"It's been a long time since his death. There's no reason to...."<br><br>To what? She didn't know what to say, so she let the words trail off. <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 14:39:33</strong>
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				Unfortunately he just glanced at her and said nothing for a moment, not really knowing what to say it was so embarassing slightly, well that and awkward of course since they hardly knew each other. Luckily he was saved though by Jeremy's reappearance, and this time it was Vincent who motioned his boss outside, staying a few minute outside the door then coming back in. Like before neither had any hint or emotion on his face at all. The older man peered at her for a moment, then layed a pile of papers in front of her, the handing her a pen and giving her a small smile. "I know it's alot but try to answer everything and finish, take a break when you need to miss conners, we will be just down the hall if you need us for something." And with that the two agents left the room leaving Nina in silence and alot to think about. The questions went from normal like height and weight, to more personal and detailed questions it would surely take a while.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 14:49:55</strong>
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				Nina knew what they were talking about, her widow status, just not what the reaction was or how it changed things. She was getting a little tired of them stepping outside and discussing her like she wasn't fit to hear about her own life, but didn't say anything. For some reason she was feeling let-down at the moment, and after they left she set the pen on the table. The pen was followed by her elbows, and just put her weary face in her hands, sighing with the stress. <br><br>Why was she feeling this way? It was nothing new, nothing had really changed, had it? So Agent Lestrange was a bit shocked she was a widow...what did it matter? She was used to having people take a step back, and normally didn't let it bother her. So they had done a little friendly flirting...that had meant nothing as well. <br><br>Forcing the emotions back that wanted to break through her crumbling facade, Nina picked up the pen again, and set to work on the tedious task of filling out the paperwork to the best of her ability. Unless something delved into an embarassing area, she was as honest as she could be. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 14:59:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Indeed they were talking about her but it also had to do with how Agent Lestrange had to handle Nina from now on, he had told Jeremy about the flirting and other stuff, which of course the older man gave him hell over and teased. Of course he was also jealous. Then he was given a stern lecture on about treating her well and making her comfortable, Jeremy him to continue normally and flirt if need be, there was nothing wrong with it he said anything to make her happy. But he also said be himself and he didn't have to do anything he didn't want to on a more personal level woth her, which to him sounded vaugely obscene. In the end Vincent agreed to it, but it would be hard to treat her the same despite it had been a while for her, perhaps he was just to moral and image concious. But secretly he was pleased to be able to handle like before, at least to a certain point, Nina seemed like a woman to unintentionally break your defenses down bit by bit. After about two and a half hours, the two reentered the room vincent giving her a smile, whatever discomfort there was before seemed to be gone. "Are you done or close to being done?" It was vincent who spoke not jeremy, his voice friendly and back the way it had been.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 15:19:41</strong>
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				Nina closed the file neatly and laid the pen down on top of it, grateful to finally be finished. She had a splitting headache from the paper work, and wanted to get out of this room. When they returned, she looked up tiredly and smiled a neutral smile.<br><br>“Yes, I am finished.”<br><br>Agent Lestrange seemed more relaxed, which put Nina a bit more at ease again. She gave them both a tired smile. <br><br>“Are we done then?”<br><br>She hoped so. She needed to take some aspirin and relax for a little while. Nina hoped they were still going dancing, but needed to get rid of the headache first. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 15:37:15</strong>
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				The two agents gave her bog smiles and vincent moved over to her, sitting down in the chair beside her, then glancing over the paperwork and looking to Jeremy. Jeremy sighed and nodded to Nina. "Yes we are done for now miss conners, you free to go but I will see you tomorrow, to finish what little else there is and fill you in on your new idenity." Waving to them both he left the room, vincent turning to Nina and groaning as he popped his back. "Alright let's go, I'm eager for a strong drink, and perhaps a night of fun." Getting out of his sear he motioned her out the door.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 15:53:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Just hearing they were done for the day helped her headache some. A few aspirin and it would be gone completely she was sure. She stood and nodded a polite good-bye to the older agent, and headed out the door as Vincent directed her to. It was good to be standing and to stretch her legs. <br><br>"Am I still to call you Derek?"<br><br>She slung the long strap of her purse over her shoulder and followed him through the maze of halls. She was also anxious for a strong drink and the night of fun surely meant dancing. Nina mentally went through the things she had packed, looking for something appropriate to wear. They still needed to check into the hotel, she could change then. Unless it wasn't a 'changing for' kind of thing. She did have a nice plum colored wrap dress she had packed because it didn't wrinkle... with it's flowy skirt it would be perfect for dancing...but this wasn't a date...<br><br>Nina decided to just let it go for now and play it by ear. Loosen up... that's what he'd told her to do. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 16:00:12</strong>
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				He led her through the many door and hallways once again and soon they saw the sun setting as they stepped outside. Nodding his head he replied softly. "Yes, and remember your Katherine or Kate for short. doesn't really matter just stick to it." Instead of heading back the previous parking lot, instead they headed right which was where everybody's personal car was, filled to the brim with vehicles of all sorts some very nice. Agent Lestrange's though wasn't very fantastic though, but it was his baby or one of many anyway, a street racing car called an RX-7 Savana silver in color. It was a small two door car but had plenty of power, around three hundred horses when tweaked right, and was in excellent shape even the inside was very nice. Sliding into he sighed with relief and happiness, soon starting the engine and pushing on the gas, just hearing the powerful engine made him smile more. Looking to Nina he unlocked the door and watched her get in, feeling a little odd about having a woman in his car, but he shrugged it off and they sped out of the parking lot. Now on their way to the hotel to check in.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 18:45:35</strong>
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				Nina climbed into the small siver car. She had no idea what kind it was, and wondered where thier luggage was. Someone must have moved it from one car to the other. She settled in and put on her seatbelt. A brief thought ran through her head how most men would have opened her door for her, but then she reminded herself she was just a job to him. And chivalry was dead anyway, right?<br><br>"Kate is better, but I will remember both."<br><br>When he sped off she could feel the power in the car. If they got tailed, at least they were in a car that seemed like it could handle and escape. She smiled softly to herself at her 'Hollywood' thought. Looking out the window she tried to not focus on her headach. <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 18:57:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Indeed the luggage was there but just barely being a small car and all. Normally he would have opened the door for her, but right now he was still somewhat in shock of the assignment, which seemed challenging having a beautiful woman before him to take care of. It seemed a little like marriage, which the thought itself made him chuckle, turning dark eyes to her he smiled eyes twinkling. He patted her hand and gave her a playful wink and nudge, a part of him ready and willing to spin her all over the dance floor, that and just to break a while for a while with someone like him or close. "It works I guess, depends on whether you like the professional image, with katherine sounds more professional but kate sounds cute works both ways I guess." Looking back at the road, he sped up handling the car well his heart beating fast, then he glanced back at Nina and grinned. "I hope you have something nice to wear dancing, yes?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 19:07:11</strong>
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				"Well, I do have a dress I can wear as long as the place isn't too fancy."<br><br>She smiled back at his hand pat and nudge. He seemed to be back to the way he was before, much to her relief. It meant a lot to her that he wouldn't get all wierd about her being a widow. She had no idea it could all be an act to put her at ease. The time on the plane had felt very natural, and she was ready to put that feeling into this too. <br><br>Nina watched him as he went back to driving. He really did have a nice profile. <br><br>"Which to you prefer...Kate or Katherine?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 19:47:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Despite what Jeremy had told him about keeping her at ease and his own thoughts about it, it was still coming natural to him and didn't seem to bother him now, as long as they didn't go too far which so far so good. Of course who knew how long they would be together, here again the thought made him chuckle, thinking of past relationships and experience. Though he hated himself for it and because Nina had mentioned it, he wondered how he stacked up to mr. conners, in terms of looks anyway a male pride thing for sure. Cursing himself silently for this he worked to put it out of his mind, and keep the job and fun they were about to have on his mind. He nodded his head at her comment. "Actually I don't know where we're going, so just wear it and who cares what everyone else thinks." Her question caught him off guard, why did it mater to her what he thought he was just her protector, this he couldn't grasp and had an even harder time thinking of an answer. Perhpas it was because of his comment, yes that had to be it, dammit vince keep your mouth shut for a change. Sighing he shrugged and grinned at her. "I don't know really, it's up to you afterall." Anyone could tell he was having a hard time with it, or perhaps even hesistating an answer an interesting outlook on things.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 20:01:30</strong>
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				He seemed to mull over the answer to her question. She wondered what he was thinking behind those brown eyes. <br><br>"Alright, Kate then. Katherine sounds so...old."<br><br>She smiled and looked forward. After a second she looked back and winked at him, teasing.<br><br>"Just try not to screw it up, okay?"<br><br>She laughed softly, starting to actually enjoy herself. She looked over at Vincent and scanned him briefly. He was very different from Daniel, her husband. Daniel had been blonde and blue eyed and extremely boistrous. Loud and outgoing. Daniel had been a nice-looking man, but Agent Lestrange was gorgeous. And he was dark like her, and more laid back. Daniel and Vincent were very different. <br><br>Realizing she had been comparing them, she quickly looked out the window. Agent Lestrange was nice, and light-hearted, but this was business. She had no place thinking of him in any way other than her protector...and maybe a friend. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 20:07:12</strong>
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				After staring back at the road for a moment he sighed and chuckled at her answer. "How about this for introductions you use katherine the long version, then get in there somewhere you go by kate though, that way you have a business and well to do name but also have a more layed back nickname?" Flicking eyes back to the road, yet he felt her eyes scan him briefly and despite himself felt excited, but immediately felt bad for it afterall they weren't in a realtionship. Shifting gears they sped off into the night, minutes later arriving a fancy looking hotel.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 20:13:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded, agreeing with his logic. <br><br>"And what about last names? And what kind of business am I in? Or should I just wing that kind of stuff..."<br><br>They approached the hotel, and Nina tried not to look impressed. Money wasn't a huge priority in her life, but every once in awhile it was nice to splurge, and she had never stayed in someplace like this. Even on her honeymoon it had been middle of the road things. <br><br>"Nice place."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 20:44:34</strong>
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				He pondered her question for the moment, in the mean time getting out and opening her door without realizing it, then busying himself with pulling the luggage out. "Katherine Mayer is your full names, your of bulgarian and russian heritage, and your a business manager for starbucks." He laughed out loud at how stupid it sounded then wiped his eyes. "I just made that up but go with it until you get the real name and details tomorrow." Pulling the luggage out they checked in, then headed to their room which about in the middle of the tall building.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 20:52:33</strong>
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				Nina had taken off her seatbelt and reached for the door handle when it opened on it's own. Looking up she was surprised to see Vincent there, having opened her door. She smiled softly at the small courtesy. Feminism be damned, she liked being treated like a woman. She quietly thanked him as she exited the car. <br><br>She also laughed at the little story he made up, and repeated it to herself several times. It was easy enough to remember. Nina walked close to him so she could still speak quietly, and only spoke when they were alone. <br><br>"And your last name and business?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 21:10:34</strong>
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				He nodded his head in response to her thanks and searched the hallway they were in for their room. He also chuckled at the story, but gave her a playful nudge for laughing anyway afterall it was on short notice. Suddenly warmer at her closeness he sighed, catching the scent of her and smiling stupidly, but hopefully she wouldn't know why. At the question he raised a brow peering at her curiously, then pondered it and made an attempt but failed. "God, let's see name John Craven, occupation adult business manager no nevermind, how about an art dealer and retailer of fine and expensive pieces?" The adult thing was a tease towards her and to get her to laugh, and finally he had found the room, inserting the key card and pushed the door open.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 21:19:41</strong>
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				Nina laughed, and blushed lightly, at the adult business manager occupation. He looked too classy to be in the adult business from what she knew of it...which wasn't much. Although a teeny small part of her had always had a curiosity about what those places might all be about, but she would never admit that. <br><br>When he said he was 'John Craven' she looked at him and tried to hide a good-natured smirk, her dark eyes twinkling. <br><br>"I thought you said your name was Derek."<br><br>He pushed the door open and brushed past him, her upper arm unintentionally brushing his. His was firm and solid and sent an unexpected tingle through her. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 21:25:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Groaning he nodded and shook his head then gave her a small smile. "Damn your right Derek Craven then, it's been a very long day for as I am sure it has been for you as well, let's just get settled in and prepared for fun." As she brushed past him he shivered slightly at the smallest of contact with her, then blinked and entered the room giving it a once over look, slowly eyes moving to Nina to see what she thought. "What do you think?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 21:33:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina tried again not to look impressed, but this was beyond anything she had ever stayed in. Hell, it was nicer than her apartment, which she had worked hard to make nice. The furniture here looked expensive, and the fabric of the drapes and the upholstery were of high quality and luxurious. The artwork on the walls was of expensive taste as well, and so were the accessories. She couldn't wait to see the bathroom, willing to bet it was expensive tile with a big sunken tub. <br><br>"It's really lovely. Quite comfortable."<br><br>She gave him a soft smile, still tingling a bit from brushing past him. <br><br><br>OOC: Bedrooms seperate from a living area? A suite? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 21:40:16</strong>
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				He watched her take it all in as well and smiled, she seemed pleased but enjoyed her answer nonetheless. Walking and looking around himself he yawned, tugging at his tie to take it off and glad to be rid of it, then came the suit jacket and his watch and other accessories. Falling down onto one of the huge beds, which were a good deal apart, he sighed and stared up at the ceiling and resting his weary body for a moment. But he was aware of Nina, and how odd and weird it was to be in a hotel with her, especially since she looked so good. Cursing himself silently he blinked and yawned and stretched himself out.<br><br>(ooc: yes it is)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 21:49:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina couldn't help but glance at his form as she stretched out on one of the beds. It was a nice sight...definitely the best accessory in the room, and she smiled to herself at the thought, turning from him lest he guess her thoughts. She picked up her suitcase and placed it on the luggage stand by the other bed, and kicked her pumps off beside it, lowering her height by a couple of inches. She walked over to the mini bar. <br><br>"Would you like a drink? I can make about anything if they have the stuff here."<br><br>Again she tried not to look at him. <br><br><br><br>OOC: So the beds and living area are in one large space, not seperate rooms then.... just high quality and luxury. Got it. ;)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 21:59:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He peered at her from one eye but missing the stare as she turned around, and in turn stared at her from the back for a moment, a beautiful accesory herself he had to admit. The mere sight of his backside made him groan, causing a slight sulge to form in his pants, therefore he had to roll over and hug one of the pillows. Yet he grinned as his face was buried in the softness, damn it all she was getting to him bad, but at least that hadn't jumped on each other. Given the evening planned, he wondered what would happen between them tonight, they would be alot closer than normal and it would pleasurable to say the least. Waving this aside in his mind he yawned again, then lifted up and replied gruffly. "No thanks, I think I will wait till we get to the club." His penis still stiff he moaned into the pillow and tryed to get it to go away.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 22:11:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina chalked his moaning up to exhaustion, especially given the way he was getting comfortable on the bed, rolling to his stomach. He was probably just relaxing. She fixed herself a simple gin and tonic and then dissapeared into the bathroom. When she came back out she was carrying her folded up stockings and her legs were bare. It felt much better to be rid of them. <br><br>Nina sat down on the other bed, her back against the headboard, and her legs outstretched and crossed at the ankles. She opened her purse and pulled out a bottle of aspirin, washing a couple down with her drink. It was nice to just relax, even though it was a little strange having Agent Lestrange in the same room. <br><br>After taking a couple of more slips she slid down so she was laying on her back, her legs still crossed. Her skirt had ridden up a couple of inches, but she didn't notice. She laid one hand on her stomach, and the other across her forehead. When she spoke her voice was lazy. <br><br>"It's nice to just take it easy for a few minutes."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 22:19:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He barely lifted up enough to gaze around when she moved about, and slowly his problem was going away. Sighing softly he turned over and gazed at the ceiling again, then gaze flicked to Nina as she came back into the room. He watched her out of the corner of his eye as she lay down, but eyes did widen as her skirt rode up a little baring more leg, which were very nice to say the least. Quickly looking away he nodded and popped his neck and back, sighing happily and glancing around the room. "So what time do you think we should leave?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 22:27:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina sighed, it turning to a soft contented moan as her body relaxed. At his question she smiled over at him. Dancing did sound fun, even if her body didn't want to move right now.&nbsp; <br><br>"You're the man in charge, you tell me what to do."<br><br>She smiled lightly, almost completely relaxed. <br><br>"We could leave soon, and have dinner first if you wanted. It shouldn't take me long to get ready. Twenty minutes maybe. Just let me know when."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-05-2006, 23:18:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Groaning he nodded glancing over her way and blinking dark brown eyes at her. "Shit, what time is it anyway, hmm not real late about seven." Pondering it a moment he shifted around on the bed, then finally cleared his throat and replied. "How about we lay here a while then go, right now I don't really feel like moving, oh and your skirt is riding up by the way." Grinning at her he turned over and laughed until he cryed, then wiped his eyes and grinned stupidly at her. "God how lame forget I said anything." Smiling again he sighed and propped his head up on the pillow.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 00:23:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She was about to tell him she didn't mind waiting when he brought up her skirt. She looked down, blushing very deeply and straightened it. He was laughing so she laughed back...seeing the humor in the situation. Maybe not as much as he did, but seeing it none the less. <br><br>"And I see you wasted no time in looking."<br><br>Nina laughed again and settled back on the bed, laying on her side, facing him. She was more careful of her skirt, and closed her eyes, letting things drain away. She felt very safe and comfortable at the moment, even given her momentary flash of thigh. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 00:27:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He shrugged and grinned at her. "Well it was in full display." Sighing he managed to peel himself off the bed and head to the bathrrom, glancing down at her he yawned. "I'm going to take a shower and freshen up, get some sleep then we can go." He left the door slightly ajar once more to allow steam to come out, then sound of water running, and a soing being sung quietly behind the door.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 00:32:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina rolled to her stomach this time, hugging her pillow much like Agent Lestrange had hugged his. She got comfortable and tried to catch a little catnap as she listened to the sounds of him moving about. It was nice to hear someone else around...especally a man. Granted there wasn't anything between them other than a little mild flirting, but as she lay there and listened to his soft voice echo in the shower she couldn't help but smile to herself and pretend a little. It was so much nicer than being alone. <br><br>Feeling seucre she fell quickly into a slumber, the first real sleep she'd felt since first witnessing the murder, the thoughts in her mind aimlessly wandering to the fact that Vincent was actually nude in the shower... 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 15:11:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				After a few minutes though he stepped out of the shower, wearing shorts and a t shirt and glancing at the sleeping form of Nina. Smiling he leaned over her sleeping form, taking in her scent and poked her in the side, a reasing gesture and one to get her attention. Grinning down at her he chuckled and replied. "Wake up sleepy head, feel like leaving now?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 15:32:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina sleepily swatted at the hand poking her before she realized who it was and where she was. She opened her eyes slowly and grinned at him. She pushed herself to a sitting position, yawning lightly, covering her mouth with the back of her hand. She nodded softly. <br><br>"Yes, just let me change. I won't take long."<br><br>She smiled softly and climbed off the bed. As she opened her suitcase she brought up in her mind the glimpse she had gotten of his strong legs. Definitely a decent vision. She sighed inwardly. She needed to stop these silly little thoughts and feelings. He was just doing his job...that's all. <br><br>Nina pulled out the purple dress and a pair of sandals. She hated stockings and would go without them for dancing. With a quick smile to Vincent she dissapeared into the bathroom, taking her purse and travel bag with her. <br><br>Once in the bathroom she smiled at the scent of his soap and cologne, and disrobed. She freshened up and then pulled the purple dress on...and frowned. She had forgotton how low cut the fully skirted wrap dress was in the front. It had a deep V that fell to well below her sternum, and the front of her bra showed. Not good at all. She mentally went through the brassiers she had brought, and realized none of them would be fit for a dress like this. It clung to her torso too much.<br><br>With a deep breath she took off the dress and then her bra, then put the dress back on. It had been a long time since she had gone braless, but it was either that or wear clothing similar to what she always wore, which wouldn't be comfortable for dancing. She looked in the mirror and was glad she was in good enough shape to pull the look off, but it was obvious she was braless. She stood for a few minutes debating whether or not she had the courage to go out like this. Finally she decided it was another step towards loosening up. <br><br>After letting her hair down and pulling just the sides back, she did her makeup a little heavier with a smoky eye, and spritzed on a bit of perfume. Nervously she walked out of the bathroom and sat on the bed to don the strappy sandals. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 15:52:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave her a smile and watched her enter the bathroom, then quickly disrobed himself. Sighing he stood there naked trying to find something to wear, then yawning and ruffling his hair. Finally he picked out a pair of casual slacks, a wonderful short sleeve shirt, and a form fitting casual suit jacket to finish it off. Adding his watch and looking himself over he smiled, and his jaw dropped as Nina walked out of the bathroom, but for now he was at a loss of words. Sighing he scratched his chin and cleared his throat. "Seems we're done here let's go." Opening the door he motioned her out, glancing down as her hips swayed as she walked down the hall.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 16:01:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Since Nina had been nervously avoiding his gaze as she exited the bathroom and bent over to put her sandals on, she missed the jaw drop. Not wanting to mess with her handbag while dancing she zipped it into her suitcase and left it. There wasn't anything she would need, Vincent had the room key. <br><br>She nodded and smiled softly when he said it was time to go, and exited the room, starting down the hall. After a few feet she glanced at him. The form fitting jacket was very...form fitting. He looked very good, and her eyes traveled over him. Realizing her look must be obvious she quickly looked back down the hall and tried to break the silence, her voice shaking just a tiny bit in nervousness. It had been a very long time since she'd been out with a man, especially an attractive one. <br><br>"Any idea yet where we are headed?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 16:05:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His view now ruined he smiled at her but missed the look over she gave him. "There's a section up town with a few good clubs, so I think we will head there." Moving up beside her put and arm around her shoulders and led her to the elevator, and didn't remove his arm until he opened the car door for her, giving her a small smile as he slid into his seat. Starting up the engine they sped off, the feel of her soft flesh beneath his making him shiver still though he wasn't touching now.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 16:18:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina's breath momentarily caught in her throat as his arm found it's way to her shoulders. It was very warm and she could feel the strength even in his careful touch. She smiled at him shyly when he placed it there. It was probably some sort of action to keep up some sort of facade...but it felt very nice none the less. It made her feel very feminine. <br><br>Much to her pleasure the arm stayed where it was all the way to the car, where he opened her door once again. As she lowered herself into the seat and folded her legs in she returned his small smile, looking forward to the evening ahead. As he sped off she crossed her legs toward him, glad she had painted her toenails the soft pink the day of the first attack. They still looked nice in her sandals. <br><br>Nina looked over at him again, briefly wondering what it would be like to run her hand through his hair. She shook her head a little and pushed the thought away. The wall had started out by crumbling away pebble by pebble, but now there were boulders falling. She needed to stop it before she set herself up for something painful. <br><br>Not sure what to say, she sat in silence. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 16:28:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The arm was actually well he really couldn't say, he liked Nina quitew a bit both as a person, and to top it off she was very pretty. They seemed to be alike in many ways, quiet and layed back and keeping to themselves, yet if pursued or given attention could be social. His dark eyes watched her as they drove off into the city, and even though it was now dark outside, the lights from businesses made the streets bright with life. But his eyes turned away from her once they reached the section of the city they were looking for, and he now serached for somwhere for them to go, and soon found a nice slightly well to do place on the corner. It certainly one of those where teenagers and college kids went. Quickly getting out and opening her door again, the arm went back into place as he led her inside, paying the appropiate as they entered. It was a nice place filled wth couples, yet also some singles looking around hopefully. Leading her across the room, they found a table and he sat down and looked to her. "Want something to drink, or would you rather start off dancing?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 18:59:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina liked the club. It was nice but not too nice. And there were couples, but not exclusively so. It was a good mix and somewhere she could feel comfortable with Vincent. <br><br>Nina had the gin and tonic at the hotel, so she was alright for now. She looked at the dance floor, tyring to keep her nervous energy from showing. She hadn't done anything like this is so long. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as they moved back to his. <br><br>"I'm quite anxious to dance. But if you would like a drink first that's fine. We have plenty of time."<br><br>It occured to Nina that she had actually offered to pass up a drink in favor of something else. Another thing she had not done for a very long time. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 19:03:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nodding he gave her a playful nudge and a smile, then stood up and held his hand out to her, requesting the fair beauty before dance with him. Grinning if she happened to take his hand, he would bring it to his lips, and reply in a soft voice. "May I have this dance?" It seemed vincent was in a good and playful and teasing mood, something that could be good for the both of them.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 19:18:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina couldn't help but grin at his little show. It was a real smile, broad and with teeth, her face becoming even prettier when she looked happy. <br><br>"I'd be honored."<br><br>She rose gracefully from the table, her skirt flowing around her legs as it drifted from her hips and buttocks, and walked with him to the dancefloor. Nina waited for him to take whatever stance he wished them to take, and waited to see what particular dance he would lead them in. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 19:24:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The music that drifted through the club was slow and wonderful, so of course everyone around them was slow dancing. As appropiate he put hand at her waist, and grabbed her her other hand and pulled her close, then wrapped the other arm lower on her back. Now that they were in position he slowly led her to the beat and tune of the music, eyes twinkling and his body tingling from the feel of her underneath his hands. She was quite the woman that he was sure of.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 19:39:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina let him pull her close, and assisted in the process by lightly pressing her body to his. Her arm came to rest around his shoulder, and her other hand slipped into his. For a change, instead of finding it hard to look him in the eye, she was finding it a little hard to look away.&nbsp; She could feel the heat of his body through his clothing and his body was solid and strong against her, and he smelled wonderful. The scents of soap and cologne and his personal scent all blended together pleasantly. <br><br>Nina guessed they must look like quite the couple together, both dark and attractive, and dancing close. She didn't mind the image at all, and if anything, thought it might be kind of fun to play up. She brought her face up next to his, almost dancing cheek to cheek. She spoke quietly and contentedly. <br><br>"This is nice."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 19:43:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				On the outside Vincent looked in control and having a wonderful time which he was, but inside he was estatic at being close to her, the feel of her body against his and the warmth. Her scent was perfection and he found himself slightly dizzy, but quickly shook it off and gave her a smile, his next move very bold and unexpected. As she pressed her face close he sighed and nodded, then in a voice barely above a whisper he replied. "Indeed." Then slowly his lips went in search of the soft flesh of her cheek, a simple light kiss for her. Smiling his eyes twinkled playfully, but there was something more underneath if she looked hard enough.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 20:03:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As the velvet skin of his warm lips whispered across her cheek she shivered, knowing he must have felt it. It was such a lovely feeling, and the action was completely unecessary, even if they were keeping up appearances. She turned her head to look into his eyes curiously. He still had that sexy playful look but...Nina was sure there was something esle burning in them, something that made her stomach flutter a little. She remembered clearly what it had been like to kiss those lips in the alley, even if it had been unwelcome and unreturned. Nina wondered if she were to do that now what the reaction would be. <br><br>She didn't have enough courage to kiss his lips, but she was able to summon enough to slowly move her lips closer to his cheek, her hot breath reaching him before her lips did. Nina hesitated just a brief moment, then very gently brushed her lips across his skin. It didn't matter if it never went beyond these two simple friendly gestures. For Nina the moment was sweet and perfect, and she could hold this memory for a very long time, using it to help push away the lonliness. Without moving her lips farther than a fraction of an inch from his cheek, she spoke very softly with almost no sound. <br><br>"Thank you."<br><br>Nina didn't know exactly what she was thanking him for, other than for just right now. Just this bit of pretend normalcy. This moment of feeling like a part of the world again, and as if everything was going to be okay. She closed her eyes and swayed to the music with him, hoping nothing broke the spell. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 20:16:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He enjoyed the feel of her soft flesh beneath his lips and shuddered a little at her kiss, slowly nodding his head as she thanked him, but it was nessecary at all because he wanted it. Lost for words he held her close, slowly moving both their bodies with the music.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-05-2006, 20:34:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina just followed his lead, letting the movements of his solid body guide her softer one and she pressed against him. Even in this gentle slow dance she could tell he was graceful, and probably quite a dancer. And if she let her imagination wander she could guess a few more things about how he moved as well. But what really sustained her was the gentle way she could feel his heart beating in his chest, and the mirror of it in her own chest. Quietly she lay her head on his shoulder, and stayed that way until the music changed or he led her to something else. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-05-2006, 09:22:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The feel of her soft hair brushing against him made him shudder, and he took in her scent and sighed softly to himself. Unfortunately his head was hurting so he led her away, but did thank her for the dance by giving her a gentle kiss. Sitting back at the table he yawned and stared around, catching the eye of a woman or two. Glancing at Nina he smiled and said. "Your a good dancer."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-05-2006, 10:00:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was dissapointed to be leaving the dance floor, but the gentle kiss made up for it. She could use a drink anyway, and a cooling down. Now that they were back at the table she felt a little shy again. She quietly watched as he looked about the room, wondering if he was just taking in the scenery or checking for threats. At his compliment she smiled softly, and tried to mentally distance herself from him. She was growing to like his company far far too much. <br><br>"I had a good partner."<br><br>She looked down at her hands briefly and took a deep breath. When she looked back up she attempted to put her nuetral mask on, but found it was getting harder and harder to do in his presence. <br><br>"Should we get a drink then?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-05-2006, 15:36:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He watched her from the corner of his eye, seeing the visible change in her mood and body language, silently wondering if he had done something to make her uncomfortable. Sighing softly he frowned at the change but said nothing, only nodding to her question then speaking softly. "Only a beer, then I think we will go, sorry but for some reason I don't feel good." Giving her a faint smile he scratched his chin, not telling her he had an uneasy feeling about staying here, no reason to make her worry anymore.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-05-2006, 18:06:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was sorry to hear they were going to leave, but more concerned he wasn't feeling well. Forgetting to keep herself distant she reached out and lay her hand in his forearm, her face hinting at worry, her dark eyes scanning his face somewhat tenderly. The caretaker in her came out again, and she reached up to gentley feel his forehead and cheek with her hand, checking for a fever. <br><br>"Are you alright? We can leave now if you really need to."<br><br>She could be comfortable with leaving or staying. She had been having a very nice time, but she didn't want to stay if he wasn't feeling well. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 15:54:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and nodded his head, eyes glancing around at the people around them. At her touch he shivered, was she really that attractive? Perhaps her hands were just cold. What had bothered was that people were watching them in the club, people who didn't look like thugs or mafia, so there were probably mean't to look that way. Taking her by the hand, they walked nonchantly out of the club, and vincent was aware of the people he saw following out not far behind. Knowing their would be shots fired at them soon enough, he led them not to his car, but to the parking lot away from his. He didn't think he could stand if his ride got shot up. True to his thinking moments later bullets whizzed by their heads, shattering the car windshield in front of them, and he quickly pulled Nina down behind a car. 'It never fucking fails I swear, Nina stay down and don't move." Moving behind the cars away from her he returnd fire, their situation in the shitter once more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 17:05:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As they left the club and were consumed by the night air, Nina shivered softly. She hadn't had a wrap to bring, and they had a bit of a chill in it. But that was all her shiver was. Nina didn't realize anything was amiss until Vincent her in the wrong direction, away from the car. She didn't question him or point anything out, but tried to look normal. The only clue she gave that she knew something was wrong was the tightening of her hand on his. <br><br>Vincent pulled her down behind a car, just like in the street in Chicago. She cowered away from the sounds of gunshots again, her hands over her ears. She managed to not scream this time, remembering how it had bothered him. Her wide eyes watched him as he moved away from her. Nina wanted to follow him and stay close. She was terrified, the fear making her body shake as she huddled behind the car, but would stay were he put her. <br><br>Somehow, even her in New York, they had found them again. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 17:12:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Unfortunately for the pursuers he had brought better fire power now, as very small compact uzi was pulled from within his jacket, and also happened to be silenced. Getting up he fired into the mass of bodies bodies before him, watching each fall in turn filled with holes. The scene if Nina happened to raise up was sickening.<br><br>Moving through the line of cars he returned to her, pulling her to her feet and rushing off back to the car. Throwing both their doors open he sighed, starting the engine and peeling out of the parking lot. But he also noticed they were now being pursued. Groaning he stepped on the gas, and the silver street sports car soon left the other in the dust, it seemed there was more to the car and driver than met the eye. Grinning he looked at Nina and patted her hand. "I am sorry, truly."<br><br>Not long after they were down the highway his cell phone rang, and he answered and began arguing with whomever was on the other end, it seemed it was about taking Nina somewhere and Vincent didn't want to. But in the end he agreed but had some last words. "If anything happens to my shit, your ass is getting it." With those words they sped through the night.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 17:24:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was surprised to see the compact Uzi, and knew better than to raise up and look, both because of her safety and because of the face that she didn't want to see the damage it was doing. Her imagination was bad enough as she imagined the carnage it must be causing. <br><br>She was very glad when he returned to her, pulling her to her feet. Of course she was relieved they were fleeing the scene, but it was more than that. It was Vincent himself. Once in the car she buckled her seatbelt, it falling between her breasts. She knew with the way he was driving they were being followed...and also guessing Vincent and the little silver car could handle it. But still she was scared and nervous. The mob were pursuing them even in New York. <br><br>His grin was very sexy, but she wasn't sure why exactly he was grinning, or apologizing. She smiled softly back at him and shook her head, dismissing his apology. None of this was his fault, if it was anyone's, it was hers. She wished they'd never left the hotel, as wonderful as dancing had been. They could have just kept talking and relaxing and teasing each other. <br><br>Nina listened to his conversation, wondering where they were going, and why Vincent was worried about something happening to his car. Was it in a bad part of town? She would just have to wait and see. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 17:45:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His silence filled the car the whole way there to his house, which instead of being located in the city and on the island, was actually on mainland new york. He lived slightly out in the country away from everyone, yet the city was easily accesible if he needed to go there, and was only a short drive away. When they pulled up to the house it was damn near as big as a mansion, which probably surprised Nina a great deal, agents made good but damn this was crazy. Grinning at her he pulled up to the large garage, and opened the door with the push of a button, and inside were several more cars of various makes and models. Instead of staying or going inside they merely changed cars, vincent deciding on his red Honda EK-9 hatch back, which didn't look like much but was a professional demon car. The inside was spotless and it smelled new, and under the hood so much power and perfection it was mind blowing. Once they had changed cars they were now on their way back to the hotel.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 18:03:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was not the type to place an over importance on money, but she was impressed with what she saw of the house. Who couldn't be? It was unlike anything she had ever seen. She tried not to stare, but her dark eyes kept traveling back to it, wondering what it looked like inside. It made the hotel seem like a hovel. And to think he had gone from a place like this to sleeping on her too short couch. Knowing he could see her looking at it, she smiled sheepishly. <br><br>"It's quite lovely. Never seen anything like it in person."<br><br>In the garage she was almost as stunned by the variety of cars. The red one was cute, but she didn't tell him that. Men were sensitive about the word 'cute' from what she remembered. It appeared less sporty than the other, but suspected it was just as fast. And when he took off she couldn't help but grin. Yes, this car was much more than what it appeared to be. Just like Vincent. <br><br>Once they were on their way, Nina was relaxing again. He seemed to have lost their pursuers long before reaching the house, and she felt relatively at ease given the situation. She looked at him and smiled a little teasingly. <br><br>"You called me Nina...not Kate. Is there some sort of gun-battle rule I don't know about?"<br><br>&nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 19:07:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave her a big smile as she stared at the house hoping she liked it because they would be back soon enough, much to his chargrin but oh well, if anything happened to his stuff it was on the F.B.I''s head. The demo car had been professionally upgraded, and by the time they had reached the main road, they were doing about one hundred and seventy miles per hour. Vincent had a knack for cars, and not your fancy well do to do cars, he liked street racing and professional track racing cars. Which was what most the cars were. Some looked crappy and not fast, but most had been upgraded or tweaked with until they were a monster, unknown to Nina but he was a killer mechanic. Yes the chance of anyone catching was close to nil, but he was distracted from his thoughts by here question and comment. Cursing softly he sighed and shook his head. "I am sorry, very careless of me. We are now on our way to the hotel, then back to my house, I normally wouldn't take you there but it has been asked of me." Blushing slightly he cleared his throat and looked away, still finding it hard to be so intimate and close with Nina, no matter what he found some of his old self peeking through.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 19:25:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As he gained speed Nina grew a little anxious, but a small smile crept to her lips. The speed was scary, but somewhat thrilling. Never had she moved like this, it felt like she were flying, or had been shot out of a cannon. Her hand gripped the door handle, but her eyes shown a bit as her heart beat with the adrenalin of the speed. <br><br>When she spoke she glanced over at him and nodded softly.<br><br>"Thank you for telling me. I was wondering what was going to be next."<br><br>She smiled apologetically. <br><br>"I'm sorry they asked that of you. I hate to invade your home and bring my problems there."<br><br>Nina was surprised at how let down she felt that he wasn't more eager to have her to his house. Of course he shouldn't want her there. It was his home, and she was a job, even if they did seem to get along well. She needed to remember that. Things were not feeling as they should. Professional...that's how things were supposed to be. <br><br>Nina looked back out the window, completely clueless to his blush. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 19:30:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and sighed softly. "I mean I don't mind, it just seems weird for me to take you there, oh I don't know sort of personal more than professional but your thought to be safer there." Yawning he rubbed his eyes sn glanced at her, then patted her shoulder and wiggled fingers at her. "God I can't wait to get out of this suit, I bet you probably don't know, but I'm a more blue jeans and sneakers type if I can help it." Pushing the car faster they were now up to about one hundred ninety miles per hour, and there wasn't a car on the car just their luck. What with the speed and his skill they were soon back at the hotel, and now heading up to their room again. Opening the door he quickly moved around and gathered his things and hers, and taking one last look around he sighed. "Did we forget anything?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 19:55:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was getting more nervous as he drove faster, but the thrill increased as well. She smiled over to him when he commented on his clothing preference, and spoke in her typical soft voice. <br><br>"You look so nice in a suit, but I guess it would be a bit uncomfortable to wear all of the time...and there is something to be said for a good pair of broken in jeans. I used to wear casual clothing quite a bit before moving to Chicago, but ever since then it's been more professional things."<br><br>Realizing she had told him he looked nice and had been babbling a bit on top of it, she blushed softly and looked back to the rapidly moving scenery. Before she knew it they were at the hotel, and he was ushering her inside. She helped him gather up their things, and when he asked if that was everything she scanned the room. <br><br>"It looks like everything."<br><br>She had taken her handbag out of her suitcase so she now had that with her again. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 20:06:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He glanced around one last time he nodded and sighed, blushing at her comment and nodding. "Thank you, you also look nice." When she blushed he gave her a playful poke in the shoulder, grinning from ear to ear and ushering her out the door. They quickly took the steps down, and had just opened the door when bullets bored into the metal of the door. Cursing out loud he pulled out his handgun, looking back at Nina and usering her back up the steps, then appearing again and firing at the men across the lobby. Unfortuately there were more of them, and he got hit in the shoulder and chest, but lucky he had his vest on and the shoulder was just grazed. However things went from bad to worse when one of them unloaded a shotgun blast his way, knocking him off his feet and into the wall. They had planned this attack more carefully this time. Stunned by the blast the other men moved in, only to be caught with a grenade he had in his pocket, which wasn't the smartest thing to do but it worked. The walls blown apart and debro covering his body, he moved up the steps and grabbed Nina, dragging her out the back way and into the night air. It was clear he was winded because of the blast and winced and groaned several times, they had almost got the better of them this time. Somehow they managed to get in the car with the stuff in the backseat, and soon were peeling out and speeding off into the night, but were wuickly followed by the men. Having taken a lesson from the chase last time, they had upgraded cars and now were using a porsche, the other jaguars which got them closer to the honda. But since they had changed cars, the honda easily pulled away again and left them in the dust or at least for now.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 20:19:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina supposed she should have been expecting another attack, but she hadn't. When he got shot with the shotgun and flew into the wall she couldn't help but cry out in dismay, her heart leaping to her throat. Then the grenade went off and she screamed again. Things were getting worse with each attack. Through the dust and debris her eyes searched for him, and releif flooded her when he moved and grabbed her to drag her out the back door. She could tell he was hurt, or at least winded from the way he moved and the sounds he made. <br><br>Once in the car Nina turned in her seat to look at him as he tore out of the parking lot. <br><br>"Vince, are you alright?"<br><br>It was the first time she had spoken his name aloud, but it didn't feel foreign to her. All she was worried about was his safety. Feeling a tickle on her cheek she reached up to brush it away and was suprised to find a tear. Quickly she wiped the back of her hand across her face, wondering if he had seen. <br><br>To her relief he pulled away from them. She wondered how long it would take before they found his house, and what kind of army would they bring next time. Nina didn't want him to get really hurt because of her. She didn't want his beautiful home to end up like the hotel. Just because she had seen something she shouldn't. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 20:33:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Once they were far enough away he sighed and glanced at Nina giving her a smile. "I'm fine just a little sore is all, relax and we will be at my house soon enough." Well one of his houses anyways, but he said nothing of it for now. Luckily he didn't see the tear or probab;y would have froze up, he hadn't had anyone care for him except michelle in a long while, and Nina and him weren't that close so it would be odd. But women were weird like that so oh well. If she thought they had been going fast before it was nothing compared to now, they were doing at least two hundred and ten miles and hour now. He had thought about his home, but other agents and local police were all over the place now, hidden waiting to pounce if the mafia tryed anything at all.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 20:53:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina sat back in her seat and put her seatbelt on again, this time the speed was scaring her more than thrilling her. Or maybe it was just the intensity of the last attack. But no matter what the cause, one hand nervously clenched in her lap, and the other gripped the door handle. <br><br>"What if they find out where you live?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 20:56:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He could tell he was scaring her but there was no other choice. "Sorry Nina, we will be there in a minute or two, and don't worry I already have that covered." Grinning he gave her a wink, and they hurdled down the highway and break neck speed, and as he promised they pulled into the driveway and the gate closed. What he had done before to get all this one could only guess, but without thought he parked and unloaded the car, and soon found themselves inside his home. "Well here we are, sit down and take a rest." Throwing the stuff down he glanced at her and yawned. "I'll be back in a minute or two." The place was crawling with agents and cops so she was safe, and he quickly disappeared out the door and into the night to speak with the others.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 21:06:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His grin and wink did put her at ease a little, and she took her hand from the door handle, but it joined the one in her lap. She followed him inside, looking over her shoulder. He seemed to think it was safe here, but she had been under the impression the hotel had been safe as well. <br><br>Nina followed his instructions and sat down on a couch, kicking off her sandals. She put her forehead in her hand a moment and closed her eyes. This last attack had really bothered her. It was beyond a few men with guns, and that feeling of not being safe anywhere was creeping back over her. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 21:14:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince stayed gone for a while for some reason but after a while returned, glancing through the house and spotting Nina sitting there, he slowly walked over and gave her an unexpected hug. "Sorry to surprise you, just thought it might make you feel better." Giving he a small smile he sighed and looked around, then scratching his chin cleared his throat. "God I'm beat, it is safe to go to bed so I'm going to go sleep, unless of course you want me for something?" He peered at her curiously for a moment and ruffled his hair.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 21:26:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The hug caught her completely off guard and she wanted to hug him back and hold on for a bit, but she didn't. Professional. That's what this was supposed to be. She was shaken but would get ahold of herself. She always pulled through things alone, she could do it again, although this time she felt different. <br><br>He was going to go to bed, and she was tired as well, but he had asked if she might want him for something. She stood and opened her mouth to say one thing, but thought better of it and closed it again. Instead after what seemed like a long moment she just shook her head. <br><br>"If you could just show me to room, that would be fine." <br><br>As an afterthought she did add something. <br><br>"And if...if I could maybe get a drink...that last fight was...kind of intense."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 21:30:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He peered at her curiously for a moment and sighed then nodded his head. "Certainly." Going into the large kitchen he yawned again, and brought a small glass down and poured bourbon into it, the handed it to Nina and smiled. Stretching he waited for her to finish then would lead her to her room. "I know it was hard, but remember it might get worse so just do what I tell you, and everything should be alright anyway."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 21:35:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Worse?"<br><br>Nina looked at him wearily and sighed, the memory of him hitting the wall from the shotgun blast joining the other terrifying images in her mind that she had managed to keep at bay in his presence....the blood spattering in the rain, the fallen police men, the brains on the wall, the barrel of the gun and the click.&nbsp; <br><br>"If they get much worse it would be very very bad. We could both end up killed."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 21:41:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince shrugged and smiled wearily at her and her a sad look. "I might but you won't, it's my job to protect you not the other way around." Motioning her onward they went in search of her room and soon found it, it was fairly large for a guest room, and whoever had decorated it was a pro the theme jungle and water life. The bed was at least queen sized, and painting and other littered the walls and floor, yet there was still room enought o move around. "Well here you are, I'll just be down the hall, so if you need anything just let me know." Smiling he padded down he hall cracking his back and neck.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 21:50:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				To Nina it seemed if he were killed she would be soon after, but didn't want to discuss the unpleasant point. She simpley let the subject drop and followed him to her room. She was very impressed when she saw it, but took little joy in the lovely theme. She smiled politely and spoke quietly. <br><br>"Thank you for bringing me into your home."<br><br>She watched him leave and then closed the door behind him, and moved to sit on the edge of the bed. If felt kind of strange to be alone after his constant presence, but in a way it was a relief at the same time. She lay back for a moment, with her hand over her eyes, and then rose to enter the attached bathroom. She started the water in the tub, making it quite hot, and looked in the cupboards for some sort of bubble bath. If she couldn't find any she would use a bit of shampoo. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 21:57:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Damn near about to fall over he yawned and hopped into bed, mind racing with dirty thoughts of Nina and of death and blood, horiffic images floating though his mind. He tossed and turned but still slept through it all, one might envy vince's ability.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 22:02:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				After a bath that was supposed to be relaxing, Nina braided her hair since she didn't ahve a blow dryer with her, and donned a chemise much similar to the one she had on the evening before, only it was silver in color and not pink. She crawled in between the cool sheets and tried to sleep. But as exhasted as she was, it was a very long time before it came. And even then it was wrought with nightmarish visions and frightful images. Her sleep was restless and she tossed and turned for much of the night. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 22:08:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Much like a military person he awoke early in the morning and got himself out of bed and glanced at himself in the mirror, chuckling at his hair which was everywhere, it was definitely time for a hair cut. Padding downstairs he went into the kitchen and poured some juice, he was wearing shorts a t shirt and a robe, and looked very comfortable. Soon he was busy about the kitchen making pancakes with blueberries and syrup. The smell would no doubt reach Nina upstairs, and believe it or not he was a damn good cook.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 22:15:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It didn't take much to wake Nina, and the smell of the pancakes was a very nice thing to wake up to. She still felt tired, but the light of day did cheer her some. She debated on whether or not to actually get dressed. She didn't have any casual clothes, just skirts and blouses. But she did have the robe that matched the chemise, and it would cover just as much. If they were in the hotel he would see her in it anyway. Deciding to not be uptight, she pulled on the satiny silver knee length robe and headed barefoot down towards the smell, hoping it was just Vincent and not someone else. If there was anyone else she would go change. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 22:27:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				While he waited for a moment for the pancakes he changed his clothes, now wearing a beachy t shirt and shorts, flip flops now covering his feet. Unfortunately for Nina Agent Bradford the real one had come inside, and now sat at the table talking to Vince, but the black man glanced her way when she came down the steps. "Hello Miss Conners." Giving her a smile. Vince also looked up and smiled at her motioning towards the pancaked. "You hungry? Ask him I make some mean breakfast, here sit down and have some food with us."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-05-2006, 22:36:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Upon seeing Agent Bradford Nina hesited, wondering if she should go back and change. They were both smiling and had obviously seen her, and Vince was motioning for her to sit. And she was very hungry. <br><br>"Good-Morning Agent Bradford, Agent Lestrange."<br><br>She didn't know whether it was appropriate to call Vince by his name or not, if he was supposed to be professional around her, or what the case might be. And the intimacy on the dance floor seemed so far away and distant. Almost as if it hadn't been real. <br><br>Deciding she might as well just sit, Nina walked quietly over to the table and gracefully took a seat. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 15:09:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Apparently neither man has anything to say about her attire, of course who would she looked delicious, and both had even been talking about how lucky vince was to have an assignment like her. But they said nothing of it to her of course. Neither man could hardly not look at her as she sat down in the kitchen, the two giving each other male looks back and forth, and occasionally chuckling for no reason. Soon vince was done with the pancakes and loaded them on Nina's and Bradford's plates, then helped himself to his known and cleared his throat. "I take you slept well Nina?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 17:29:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina kept double checking to make sure her satiny robe was closed securely, and crossed her legs and then prompty uncrossed them, deciding the robe and chemise were too short for that. She had a slight blush on her face for several minutes. She wished she'd gone and changed, but it was too late now.<br><br>Nina smiled and laughed slightly when Vince piled the pancakes generously on her plate. She probably wouldn't be able to eat half of them, let alone the whole stack he gave her. In response to his question she smiled politely, but it was probably clear she wasn't being completely honest. <br><br>"I slept fine, thank you Vince."<br><br>She had forgotten about formality and used his first name. Nina added syrup to her pancakes, forgoing butter, and took a bite. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 17:42:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He watched her nervously and shrugged at the look bradford gave him, but seemed mored interested in whether or not she liked the pancakes. His eyes stared at her curiously as she took the first bite, then decided to tear into his as well. A small yawn escaped his lips and he scratched at his chin, that sexy stubble now forming on his face once more. The two agents moved outside for a moment and talked, then the black man left and vince came back inside. "Well today is going to be hectic as well, we have to go to the office again and finish up there, then see where we're headed from there." Smiling he looked down at her plate. "How are the pancakes?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 17:50:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina popped the bite into her mouth and paused a moment. These were by far the best pancakes she had ever had. They were light and fluffy and rich. Her eyes actually closed for a moment as she savored the forkfull. She almost wished she had held off on the syrup. She opened her eyes and smiled at Vince with her lips closed as she chewed, clearly loving the pancakes.<br><br>She sighed as she watched them leave, but was relieved when&nbsp; it was just Vince that returned, and relaxed feeling just a bit less self-conscious about what she was wearing. <br><br>"The pancakes are very good."<br><br>Nina took a drink of her coffee and tilted her head. <br><br>"Why do you always go outside to talk about what is going on? I would rather know what the situation is than have y'all hide it from me."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 17:59:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince gave her a big grin then looked her over and grinned mischeviously. "I am glad you like them, and I must say that the most sexiest I've seen a woman dressed in my home in a while." Eyes twinkling teasingly he patted her shoulder than sat down beside her, his face going sad at her question. "It wasn't about you Nina I swear it, we have other cases going on as well, plus Agent Bradford is a long time friend of mine." Sighing he ruffled his hair and ran his hand across his stubble.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 18:09:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina blushed again at his comment on her state of dress, but grinned back. She shivered lightly when his hand touched her shoulder through the thin fabric, it was almost as if he had touched her bare skin. As he sat down she looked him over, liking the casual look for him. His attractive and rugged stubble was back. She loved the suit look, but loved this as well. She took another couple of bites, fully enjoying the breakfast. At his words she smiled gently. <br><br>"Alright, it's just that...you do that a lot. Leave the room to talk, and I couldn't help but think it is about...all of this."<br><br>This time it was her turn to yawn, that usually being a Vince thing to do. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 19:14:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He had caught the look she had given him and wiggled his eyebrows at her playfully, a soft sigh escaping his lips as he finished eating. "I understand, but relax we're not saying anything bad about you, if it pertaisn to you I will let you know." Smiling he took a drank of juice and stared around, enjoying the reaction she had when he touched her, and a part of him wanted to do it more often and in other places. Pushing this aside he was surprised he was exicted again, and remained seated to keep from Nina seeing just how excited he was.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 19:56:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina grinned and laughed softly at his playful eyebrow wiggle. She smiled and nodded when he assured her it wasn't anything bad. <br><br>"I didn't think it was bad, I just...I'm stronger than I seem, and if something is unpleasant, I would rather you trust me to handle it than try to keep it from me thinking I can't."<br><br>She went back to eating her breakfast, and thinking about how he had said Agent Bradford was a close friend of his. Did Vince tell him about dancing? Not just the dancing but the...closeness. Or had she imagined all of that and read too much into it. She was pretty sure she hadn't...or least she hoped so. Even if there was never anything else, that had warmed her. Nina snuck looks at him and wondered what it would be like to be in his arms for other reasons that had nothing to do with dancing. <br><br>Before she knew it she had finished her plate and drank her juice. She smiled and shook her head, her dark eyes twinkling.<br><br>"You had probably better not make many more meals like that. Too many more times of cleaning my plate and I'll have to buy all new clothes."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 20:01:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Vincent wasn't an amateur when it came to women for sure, so of course he undertsood or hoped he did, what the twinkle mean't when she looked at him. However he did wonder what she was thinking about, and if hers were close to his at all. Although nothing more had happened he hoped it did, but in the right way instead of just jumping into it. Sighing softly he came out of his trance and nodded his head. "I see, just glad you like it, and I wouldn't do that I would hate you yo lose such a sexy figure." There was that teasing and playfullness again, perhaps he didn't realize he was doing it at all, or mean't to do it either way she was driving him crazy in a good way.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 20:22:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina ducked her head and blushed yet again at his compliment and blatant statement about her figure. <br><br>"Um, th-thank you."<br><br>She wiped her lips with her napkin and set it next to her plate. Relaxing into her chair she did cross her legs, aware that her thigh must be much more exposed than it should be, but leaving it just the same. Nina held her cup of coffee and took a long sip to hide the grin that popped on her face again. It had been such a long while since she had actively tried to attract someone. <br><br>Once she felt she had at least some control of her facial expression she turned her eyes back to him. <br><br>"When do we need to leave?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 20:27:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince took a glance at his watch and frowned, damn it was getting late and they needed to leave. He nudged her playfully at her smile, knowing she was pleased with the attention and compliments, most women that he had run into were. "Soon, now I'll go get a shower and you can look around, or get your stuff ready to go doesn't matter to me." He cleaned his and Nina's dishes and yawned scratching his face, then headed upstairs for his shower, his cock still stiff at the thoughts he had been having.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 20:48:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br><br>Nina stood and helped him carry the dishes to the sink, casually observing what kind of difference there was in their height with her in bare feet as opposed to heels. <br><br>"I'll dress and then poke around the house a little if you don't mind...it's quite lovely."<br><br>She let him leave ahead of her, not wanting to walk up the stairs in front of him dressed as she was. Besides, this way she got to watch him undetected, and without having to hide her gaze. His shoulders and back were broad, and his legs strong. Nina swallowed against a growing feeling in her as she took in his masculinity. It was nice to be around a man. A <em>real</em> man who liked women. She got along fine with the couple of men that worked in the bridal shops she did work for, but none of them were like Vince. <br><br>Once in her room she dressed, wishing she had something else to wear. She had never really minded before the lack of variety in her wardrobe, but now she wanted to look nice. No, not nice, she always looked nice....she wanted to look appealing. With a sigh she chose the only pair of slacks she had brought. They fit her very well and fell from the swell of her buttocks perfectly. And they were quite long, almost brushing the floor when she wore her heels, so her legs looked very long in them. For her blouse she chose a white cotton button down that was tapered to fit close to the body, and had a wide collar and exaggerated cuffs. She left the top two buttons undone as she normally would, and then decided to undo one more. When she turned to the side she could see a hint of her pink brassiere. Was this going too far?&nbsp; <br><br>Nina bit her lip and buttoned it again. Now it looked too stuffy and uptight. With a sigh she unbuttoned it once more. She would leave it. Nina grabbed her purse and headed downstairs after doing her makeup and hair, and spritzing a small amount of her peach perfume on. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 21:11:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It didn't take Vincent very long to get a shower and dressed, wll the while his mind on the beautiful woman in his house. She seemed to be warming up to him, and somehow more easy going and things like that. Smiling he dressed in fitted faded blue jeans, a white t shirt with a tropical print on the front, and a brand new pair of white running shoes. He was definitely under dressed compared to Nina. Gazing at himself in the mirror he frowned, then quickly went back in the bathroom and shaved, gazing at his hair in the mirror again and vowing to get a haircut soon. Heading back down stairs with some of his packed stuff, he glanced at Nina as he came through and let out a whistle. "You look very nice, more than usual even, anyway we need to get going got everything ready?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 21:31:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled sheepishly at his whistle, and nodded at his question. <br><br>"Yes, I am all ready."<br><br>She paused and then timidly looked him over. <br><br>"You look nice too...very different than what I am used to seeing, but I like it. Makes me wish I owned jeans again."<br><br>If there had been one word to describe Nina's life up to now, it would be 'routine', and jeans hadn't been in her routine since her husbands death. Jeans to her meant relaxing and having fun, but she hadn't allowed herself to do either. Now she had an urge to...even with men chasing her and wanting to kill her, she was getting that craving back to have fun. <br><br>"I don't suppose...no, it's probably too dangerous to go shopping later, isn't it."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 21:37:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He watched her closely and gave her a winning smile. "Perhaps when we find out where we're going, but for now let's get this stuff to the car, and thank you this is usually how I dress." Glancing around the house he sighed, then started to acrry stuff out to the car, and again he choose a different one than before. This was a R34 Skyline GT-R, black in color and also tinkered with it's power output at about 600 horses, the thing could fly and it looked very nice and bigger than anything else. The stuff easily fit and he soon returned taking Nina's stuff then locking the place up, and before long they were off again to the office to wrap things up.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 21:48:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled when she saw the car. <br><br>"I think I like this one best."<br><br>It looked kind of like a regular car, but seemed lower to the ground. It just had a style she liked. She slipped into the car and buckled her seatbelt. He probably wouldn't have to drive so fast today...at least she hoped so...but she would be prepared either way. As they drove she looked over to his profile, noticing he had shaved off the rugged stubble. It was kind of ironic, in jeans and a t-shirt he was clean shaven, but most of the time he'd been in the suit he was stubbly. That observation made her smile teasingly. <br><br>"The day you are wearing jeans you shave."<br><br>Nina had liked the ruggedness of his stubble, and wondered what it would feel like against her soft delicate cheek. It would scratch and irritate a little...but it was a very masculine feature that would contrast delisciously with her feminine skin. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 22:29:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Turning to her in his seat he smiled and gave her a wink. "Yeah I know, just itchy you know and I can't stand it, but some say it's sexy so sometimes I leave it." He shrugged as if it was nothing, then caught her staring and grinned giving he a nudge, neither of them had yet to accuse each other of flirting or being sexual it was very odd. But hey it worked for him of course. Licking his lips he sighed and pressed down on the gas, now doing about a hundred miles per hour on the way to the office.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-05-2006, 22:41:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina quickly looked away when he caught her looking at him, and nervously smoothed the thighs of her slacks, grinning sheepishly. <br><br>"It is kind of, um...but this way is nice too...."<br><br>She decided to cut her losses and stop commenting on what she found attractive. Vince was just attractive, no matter how he looked. Nina sighed softly to herself and let the grin fade to a natural smile as she watched the scenery race by. They were definatley flirting, or on the edge of it, quite a bit.&nbsp; Would it stay as just that? Did she want it to move beyond that? Part of her acknowledged to herself that yes, for the first time since her husbands death she was thinking about more. It was fairly obvious they were attracted to each other...<br><br>As she looked out the window she timidly asked a question. <br><br>"Vince...if this case does drag on for months...will you be my Agent the whole time? Or will they up and decide to change things later and stick me with someone else..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 15:34:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and gave her a playful poke in the side and a wink, grinning as he flashed brilliant white teeth at her. He only teased and tormented her more when she stuttered, and in the end decided not to finish her sentence. "Come on now don't be shy, what were you going to say?" Wiggling eyebrows at her he laughed and rubbed his eyes, his driving remaining good despite his attention on Nina. At her question he sighed and looked saddened. "I am yours for good on this, unless of course something happens and I get killed, there are other working on it you just don't see them which is the point." Patting her hand he smiled and turned eyes back on the road before him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 17:12:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina grinned softly as he teased her and told her not to be shy, which of course made her more shy, even as she laughed softly. When he answered her question though, her expression grew more somber with his. His statement was good and bad. She wanted him to be the one with her, but she didn't like the prospect of him getting killed at all. The image of him hitting the wall after the shotgun blast burst into her head again and she looked back out the window. She tried to keep her voice light, but didn’t completely succeed. <br><br>“Then we better make sure y’all don’t get killed.”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 17:16:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He watched her curiously for a moment dark eyes narrowed, could it be she actually cared for him it seemed odd. But they were getting closer of course, and he certainly wanted to stick around go further with her, just because he was an agent didn't mean he was off limits. He just couldn't let it get in the way of his work. A soft smile was given to her comment, knowing she was concerned which bothered him a little, and his only reply was simply. "Leave that to me, your my responsibility from now on." Patting her shoulder he sighed and sped up, it was easy to see this was more powerful than the first car, and close if not more than the demo car they had ridden in. Not to mention it was a chick magnet, fast, and looked damn good.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 17:27:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Again she felt his strong hand on her shoulder, a common gesture of his, and one she was finding quite welcome. She looked back at him and smiled softly. <br><br>"Alright. All left to you then."<br><br>She looked forward this time, instead of out the window. As he increased his speed one hand went to the door handle again, gripping it softly. It wasn't the death grip she'd had the evening before, but there was a bit of nervousness to it. She laughed and tried to make her next statement teasing. <br><br>"Would really be ironic if we got killed on the way there in some sort of accident."<br><br>Nina had barely realized what she was saying, but when the word 'accident' crossed her lips her face paled. She had been trying to not think about what could happen at these speeds, but the thoughts rushed to the front of her mind now. She had seen her husband's body after his 'accident'. Her face turned ashen and she swallowed hard against panic that wanted to well. <br><br>"Please...can we slow down..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 17:32:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smirked at her shighing and shaking his head at her comment, but did giver her a worried look as she turned pale. "I highly doubt it, I was a professionally driver before this, but if you insist and are truly afraid." Turning eyes back to the road and he slowed down alot, now only going about sixty miles per hour, and every car seemed to be passing them. Cracking his neck he groaned and smiled, damn that felt good to him, and he realized he was due to work out again soon. That and he needed a hair cut, keeping these in mind he promised he would get at least one done today.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 17:46:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina felt foolish for displaying her fright so clearly, but felt out of control of it at the moment. His slowing to sixty did help quite a bit, though her hand did not leave the door handle. She wondered if she should explain where her fear came from, but he had reacted to the first mention of her husband by pulling away a little, like everyone else did. But he knew of him now, would the reaction be the same? Maybe she didn't have to be specific. Nina decided to open up to him a little, her voice quiet in the car as she spoke. <br><br>"I'm sorry...and thank you for slowing. Someone very close to me was killed in a car accident, and...and I drove by it on my way home from a fitting and saw..."<br><br>She stopped speaking a moment and took a deep breath, trying to force the images back to the corners of her memory. She picked up at few words ahead of where she had stopped. <br><br>"Since then I have had a fear of highways and of driving. I don't drive anymore. I'd been able to keep the fear in the back of my mind, even kind of enjoying your driving, but when I said the word accident it just came rushing back."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 17:52:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He had been paying attention for at least a moment or two, that is until he noticed the black truck behind them, which seemed to be following a little too close for comfort. Groaning he sighed and shook his head, waving Nina's words off as if they mean't little. "Sorry to hear that but we have company I believe, so just deal with the driving or die." His voice was slightly cold and uncaring, any attempt on them seemed to bring out the worst in him for some reason, and speeding up he also noticed the truck speeding up as well and noticing movement inside the truck. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 17:58:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His words hit her like a slap and she quickly shut up, turning her face to the window and closing her eyes. It was like in the alley, only this time was worse because she had shared a very vulnerable spot in her. On a logical level she thought maybe he was just resorting back to 'agent' mode, in an effort to concentrate on keeping them safe, but on an emotional level she felt rejected and hurt. She knew she shouldn't feel that way, but she did. <br><br>The increasing speed of the car did not do much to help her gain control again of her emotions. The fear of the accident and of the men behind them blended with her emotional response to what she percieved to be his rejection and tears formed in her eyes. She let go of the door handle and wrapped her arms around herself protectively and breathed deeply, trying to maintian control. She wouldn't cry in front of him. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 18:22:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He glanced momentarily over at her and sighed softly. "I'm sorry." Gaze flicking to the rareview mirror he frowned, his gun being pulled out from the console quickly, and he slowly rolled down the window. Using training he had done deozens of times, he fired back at the truck from the open windown without even looking at it, and amazingly he was rewarded by the sound of glass shattering behind them. The truck swerved but kept going and he cursed softly to himself, and soon bullets flew and hit nearly hit the car which made him angry, and he followed up with a few more shots. Be luck or just him being that damn good, he managed to hit the gas tank and the truck exploded behind them, nearly causing him to run off the road. The sound was deafening and he winced glancing over at Nina, making sure she was still holding on beside him. Once again they had managed to escape without injury or incident thanks to him, perhaps they were desperate because last time had been a better plan.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 18:36:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His apology only confused her more, and through her stress she smiled almost mockingly as she looked away from him. <br><br>"Deal or die...you're completely right."<br><br>The words might not have been compassionate, but he had basically summed it up well. She had to deal or die, and she would do her best to do the former. She wasn't watching him, so the sounds of gunshots startled her and she jumped, her body cringing. It was a sound she just couldn't get used to, no matter how much she had heard it in the last 48 hours. She heard the glass shattering behind them and looked in the side mirror in time to see the truck swerve. They shot back, and Nina cowered down in the seat some, hiding behind it even though she knew it wouldn't stop a bullet. <br><br>As she cowered, the explosion came, rocking the car and drowning her in the noise. She cringed again and prepared to go off the road, not understanding at first that it had been the truck that had exploded. Once she had realized what had happened, she sat up in her seat and ran a very shaky hand through her hair. Her breathing was deep from adrenalin, and her heart pounded in her ears. She needed a drink very badly. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 19:03:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He could barely hear himself think with the sound of the explosion ringing in his ears, but he shook his head and his ears popped, dark gaze flicking over to Nina and frowning. "Damn that was close, are you alright I didn't mean to startle you?" She seemed to be okay no blood that he could see, and he hadn't heard any bullets hit the car they were in, sighing he wiped sweat from his forehead and peered ahead. Scratching his chin and rubbing his eyes, he patted her on the shoulder, even going so far to move around and give her a hug. "Shhh it will be alright we're safe for now." Without realizing it he stroked her hair with his fingers, his chin resting lightly on her small shoulder. Her scent drove him nuts and he was aware how close they were, cursing himself in his mind for finding pleasure in a moment like this, then pushing all thoughts of anything else away.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 19:20:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina hadn't been concentrating so hard on staying in control she hadn’t even realized the car had stopped until Vincent embraced her. She sunk unto his arms and wrapped her arms tightly around him, clinging to him. She closed her eyes, letting the shakiness pass, and using his closeness to help. He was strong and solid and warm, and she laid her head on his shoulder much like she had while they had danced. She whispered quietly in the car, her voice shaking. <br><br>"I'm alright, I'm sorry, I should have let you drive faster..."<br><br>Few things could comfort her quite like the embrace of a man, and Vincent was only the second one to ever giver her comfort like this. She could feel the difference in his masculine body compared to her feminine one, and couldn’t help but dwell on that difference, feeling her attraction to him growing. Nina knew that she shouldn’t be thinking of him in that way, but the desire and the feelings were there, and they were heightened by her adrenalin and the fact he was protecting her at his moment. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 19:26:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				After a moment or two he released her and searched her face for any emotion or betrayal of her thoughts, then offered a big smile to her and sighed. "Well that was unusual but nice, feel better?" Since they seemed to be done he yawned, glancing at her face and those pouty lips of hers, having a sudden urge to press himself against them. Passion and desire stirred deep inside him, something that grow with each day he was with her, and silently he wondered if he would ever release it and if it would get the best of him. Blinking at her he chuckled and pulled the car back on the road, and soon the were off again with the wind blowing his hair as they went, his thoughts now on her completely and what it would be like to be with her. It made him feel vaguely dirty but also excited and happy.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 19:46:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina pulled back at the same time he did, the moment seeming finished. He ws looking at her intently, and she felt as if he could see right inside of her and tell what she was thinking. It made her feel exposed, but she didn't turn away. At his words she smiled softly and nodded, noticing the shaking had left her hands, and she had forgotten about needed a drink. <br><br>"Yes, thank you. I do feel better actually."<br><br>She smiled shyly and watched him as he chuckled and pulled back on the road. She would give anything to know what he was thinking right now. She knew he at least found her attractive from a few comments he had made, and wondered if he would ever want more. And did she? She was torn. Part of her wanted very much to get to know him better, physically and otherwise, but another part of her was scared of having a closeness and then losing it again. She couldn't take that a second time she didn't think.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 20:01:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Similair thoughts swirled through his head as well but were soon banished when they pulled back up to the F.B.I. office. Sighing he wiped his head again and yawned stretching himself out in the car. Glancing to her he got out and went around opening the door for her, which was odd seeing they weren't on a date but he shrugged it off. Soon they were making their way back through the building, several people waving to vince as he walked by, a few females who smiled when they saw him. A whistle caught his attention moments later and his friend John came walking up, then pulling him away anmd surveying Nina with his eyes. Celaring his throat john whispered to him. "Damn you lucky fucker, what a damn assignment tell me man you hitting that or what?" Laughing he smacked vince on the back, rubbing tears away from his eyes and searching his face. Vince smiled seeing john and punched him in the arm at the comment, but despite himself chuckled as well. "I wish, anyway see you later on." Walking off he led her back down the hallway, then entered another room similair to before, but this didn't seem like an interrogation room. The boss showed up moments later and glanced at the pair. "I am glad to see you two alive." Sighing he put his glasses on and sat down, now reading over some paperwork in his hand.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 20:14:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Nina noticed again how he came around to open her door for her, drawing another small smile to her lips. As they walked through the building she was aware of the women who smiled at Vince, and felt a strange twinge of jealousy. She almost laughed, but kept it to herself. Why the hell was she feeling that way? He was the agent assigned to protect her, not her lover. <br><br>At the sound of the whistle her head turned sharply and she spied the other man. He pulled Vince away, his eyes roaming over her. She turned bright red and felt a little awkward and unsure what to do. Nina felt a bit like a piece of meat in the butcher’s window. She couldn't hear what they were saying, but could tell it was 'man talk' and had an idea it was about her. Gratefully it wasn't long before Vince returned to take her to another room. She raised her eyebrows and smiled mischievously at him. <br><br>"Didn't you make a promise to share any conversations about me?"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 20:20:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince looked slightly blustered at her question and scratched his chin. "It wasn't about you Nina, however John does thinhk you are sexy." Giving her a wink he tapped fingers on the table, smiling and nodding as his boss came through the door.<br><br>The big man smiled at each one and finally cleared his throat. "Well thank god we are done here, well at least with the paperwork for you and all, here is your new information miss conners." Sliding a couple of sheets of paper over to her, he sighed and placed his head in his hands. Once she had looked it over he spoke once more. "Also here is your new social security card, also an I.D. for idenification purposes, now all there is to do is change you looks some."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 20:29:25</strong>
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				She hadn't actually expected him to answer her questioned, and laughed self-consciously when he told her the other agent found her sexy. She had guessed that from the whistle, but it was still different hearing Vince say it. She ducked her head, shaking it slightly. <br><br>Nina was glad John's boss came through the door, and looked up, a slight smile still on her face. When he slid the papers over she felt a little unease. It wasn't everyday you found out you had to be someone new. She picked up the social security card, wondering what name they had given her. It all seemed a bit surreal. When he mentioned changing her looks, she looked up at him suddenly, not sure she liked that idea. <br><br>"Change my looks...how?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 20:57:20</strong>
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				Smiling at her reaction he shook his head and chuckled. "Nothing drastic, perhaps cut your hair a little shorter and style it different, oh and maybe wear contacts to change your eye color." Then he added as an after thought. "Or you could color your hair." Glancing at Vince he replied. "I've heard you've been busy lately, the attempts seem to not cease, but your doing good and up for promotion."<br><br>Vince gave her a smile back and shrugged chuckling to himself, then lifted his face and nodded to the boss. He listened to all he had to tell Nina, but didn't react to any of it since most of it was normal, but his eyes did widen at the mentio of promotion. "What?! Oh and yes they haven't stopped, but so far so good." Sighing he leaned back in his chair and popped his back.<br><br>(ooc- I thought I would make you inventive and help come up with her name, etc.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-05-2006, 21:18:41</strong>
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				Nina shook her head. <br><br>"No, I won't dye it. It would destroy my hair trying to strip the darkness of it."<br><br>She supposed it was silly to be worried about such things, but her hair was one thing she loved about herself, it was long and very thick. The only thing she disliked was that she had to fight the curls. She sighed a little knowing they were right about changing her look though. <br><br>"I suppose we could cut it if we had to...and contacts I guess are alright."<br><br>She sighed and looked back at the social security card that looked as if it belonged to someone else. But she knew she was now the Vanessa Sloan on this card. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 15:22:28</strong>
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				Vince's boss sighed and slowly nodded his head. "Very well but it must be cut, the contacts are optional really but you must find some way to look different, such as dress or even something else as far as looks. Otherwise I'm afraid you will die, Agent Lestrange might be good, but even he is not immortal and that damn good nobody is really." Running fingers through his hair he yawned and rubbed his eyes behind the glasses, then cleared his throat. "Now you need a new I.D. which we will provide, it looks like a driver's license and actually is, but I doubt you will be using it actually drive. But first you must cut your hair and have it styled, otherwise it will look the same as you do now, and eventually someone will recognize you for who you really are." Sighing softly he tapped fingers to his chin and chuckled. "But your not the only one going through a transformation, Agent Lestrange as well will look different from now on, but most of his is voluntary unlike yours." Smiling he turned to vincent and chuckled.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 16:51:41</strong>
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				Nina sighed and nodded, knowing the man was right. She needed to not look like her. She should let them dye it, but she just couldn't. She didn't like the idea of completely changing, but didn't want to die, and wanted to make Vince's job as easy as possible as well. And he had to change his appearance as well. That was a pity; his was so nice as it was. <br><br>She glanced over at him, just casually observing him. He was doing so well he was up for a promotion. Would they dare promote him while he was on her case? If they did, would someone else take over? Nina very much hoped not. Beyond being attracted to him, there was something else that made her more comfortable with him than other people. What it was wasn't clear, but there was something.&nbsp; <br><br>Nina looked back to the other man and attempted some levity.<br><br>“A different style of clothing? I was having a craving to shop anyway….guess this gives me a reason.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 17:22:37</strong>
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				The big man smiled and glanced between the two, he figured there was something going there I mean Nina was fine, vince would be a fool to not recognize it. But he was sure he had and they had flirted if not more, the thought along made him smile. Grinning he turned to Nina and nodded. "I would wera the contacts as well, if you don't like the color get them changed." Leaning bac he crossed his arms and looked to Vincent. "Can I speak to you outside?"<br><br>Noticing Nina's stare and grinned at her. "Stop checking me out dammit." Nudging her teasingly he smiled and nodded to his boss, then got up and they headed out the door. "We won't be long just stay put."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 17:38:03</strong>
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				Internally Nina groaned. The boss wanted to talk outside again. Nina didn't believe it wasn't about her, maybe she was paranoid, but she just couldn't by it. She would let it go though, it being out of her control. She expected Vince to simpley get up and leave, but instead he told her to stop checking him out when he caught her looking at him. <br><br>Nina's mouth dropped open in good-natured shock that Vince would say such a thing in front of his superior. She stammered a response, her face flushing as she shifted in the chair. <br><br>"I wasn't...I wouldn't...I was just wondering how you would change your appearance..."<br><br>She laughed softly and put her face in her hand, shaking her head. When he told her to stay put she laughed a bit more, her slight shoulder shaking. Her eyes moved to meet his again. <br><br>"And where on earth would I go?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 17:59:54</strong>
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				As he moved outside vince gave her a wink and shrugged, then without warning blew her a kiss and grinned. Sighing softly he went out the door, discussing his promotion with his boss instead of Nina at first, but like John he also got asked question about Nina, etc. Vince sighed and chuckled. "Nothing'd going on dammit." Of course his boss didn't believe him but he didn't care, he wouldn't tell them regardless anyway.<br><br>Soon the big man and vince moved back into the room, smiled at Nina and took his seat once, watching as vince sat down and yawned then sighed softly dreading the next part. "I am sorry to say this Nina, but Vince isn't who you think he is well in a way, but I assure you we only did this for his protection. We have reason to believe that the places you been staying, and perhaps one of the cars has been bugged by the mafia, that is how we think they have been finding you. Your handsome agent is actually Mr. Tony Alex Sigler." Looking over to vince he smiled and nodded his head.<br><br>Despite his lies and deceit to Nina he wouldn't have done it if he hadn't had to, otherwise he would have lost his job and they both would be dead. Giving sad eyes to Nina he sighed and looked down. "I'm sorry miss conners, I wouldn't have lied if it wasn't nessecary, but I swear it is the truth this time." Stretching he pulled his eyes opened and slowly removed the contacts, revealing now eyes that were a bright hazel brown, with just a tnge of green around the edges. Tony was an odd combination of Italian and Brazilian heritage, but made one hell of a handsome man. Smiling down at her he glanced at his boss who nodded again, and slowly he removed the thick black fake hair, now leaving him with short black hair which was styled perfectly and made him look more business like.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 18:20:29</strong>
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				Nina was again shocked by his blatant flirting as he left the room, and was glad she was left alone as she collected herself. When they returned there was still a hint of pink to her skin. She had a small smile on her face as they sat, and waited to find out what was next. <br><br>She wasn't prepared for this. It shouldn't have been a big deal at all, but when the boss explained that Vince wasn't Vince, that he'd lied to her again, she felt a squeeze in her gut. She attempted to hold her expression stiff without changing it, but men like this who were trained to detect these kinds of things would notice the twitch in her eyebrow and the flicker in her eyes. Her smile stayed, but lessened by a hair's breadth. <br><br>As the man nodded over to Vince, Nina swivelled in her chair to look at him. She watched as he removed his contacts and his wig and showed her the real him...or at least some version of it. Nina knew in her head that what the boss had said was most likely true, that this had been necessary for his safety. But they had become sort of...close, in a way. She had been 'Nina' to him. Now that he was back to being the 'real' him, he called her 'Miss Conners'. Had it all been an act? The dancing, the flirting and teasing, the moment in the car....had it all been part of his Vince persona? <br><br>If anything Tony was even more attractive than Vince, but Nina didn't care. She felt like she had been led on, and decieved, and not just by a name and an appearance...that she could have handled fine. She did her damndest to not show her hurt, still smiling and working to breathe normally. She felt stupid for feeling this way, and even stupider for buying into the Vince act. With a breath she turned back to the other man. <br><br>"So where is it that we are going?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 18:59:54</strong>
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				Tony stare at her and could tell she was hurt, but the flirting hadn't been an act at all he really liked her, and whether she wanted to admit or not he had to do what he had done. But he said nothing, turning to look at his boss, eyes darkening around the edges the slightest bit. Yawning he propped his head up on his arm and elbow, listeing to what the man had to say, he would make it up to Nina later or at least talk to her.<br><br>The older man watched as the events unfolded before him, a slight frown on his face at Nina's reaction, but perhaps 'vince' had made her feel safe and now it was all gone. Brushing it aisde though he yawned and rubbed his eyes, looking up to her as she spoke and tapping fingers on the counter. "Well your not leaving the state for a while, first you must go out and shop for new clothes and make sure it's a different style than normal, then get yourself fixed hair and whatever else you want and wear the contacts. Then you will come back here once last time for photos for your new idenity a few more papers." Glancing to Tony he sighed and shook his head.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 19:25:56</strong>
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				Nina did not miss the man looking at Vin-- Tony, and then sighing and shaking his head. He apparantly had noticed her reaction, and she guessed if he did, then Vin-- Tony must have as well. That made it her turn to sigh. She hadn't wanted Tony to know she was hurt by it, because she knew he'd had no choice. Should she bring it up? And if so, here or just to Tony? If she brought it up she guessed they might both have a heart attack. It would be out of character for her, and be against their whole 'speak outside the room and comminicate non-verbally in front of the subject' rule. <br><br>As much as she wanted to say something, she let it go. It was too personal. If it got brought up, it would be with just Tony. Instead she nodded to the older gentleman, becoming very much like the closed off Nina the FBI would have first met. Her face was a mask of polite nuetrality. <br><br>"Thank you."<br><br>This time is was she who stood and took the initiative to leave. She wanted out of this place and out of this room, but tried not to appear to eager. She looked at Tony with a smile, though it was missing the small tilt of her head and her lips were stiff. Her eyes still held the same amount of shy warmth...she couldn't hide it all.&nbsp; <br><br>"I'm ready."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 19:32:49</strong>
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				Tony's boss glanced at Nina and nodded his head, then slowly eyes roamed to the younger agent ane he smiled. "Take your car again Tony, as you have requested it has been modified slightly, I don't you will be caught or harmed again on the road." Grinning he got up and brushed past Nina then closed the door behind him.<br><br>Hazel brown eyes peered curiously at Nina for a moment after his boss had left, merely nodding about the car being done, but for now he sighed and promised he would never try to figure out women. Yawning he covered his mouth and got up, smoothing his clothes down his body, his muscles easier to see with casual clothing on. Brushing past her as well them motiong her out and back through the building he led her, soon coming to the car, and again he opened her door and slid inside on his side. Starting the engine they pulled out of the parking lot and headed back into the city, remaining quiet for now wondering really what to say, he didn't think he owed Nina an explanation and left it be.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 19:48:13</strong>
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				She followed him from the building, feeling a tension of some kind between them. Or maybe it wasn't between them, and just on her end.&nbsp; He was acting more distant, as was she, and she had a horrible feeling it was her fault. She watched him for any clue that not everything had been an act, and when he opened her door for her she thought she might have found it. <br><br>As he took off she folded her hands in her lap and looked down at them. Should she say something? It was awfully quiet. Maybe he was just upset with her reaction, or maybe this was the real him. Maybe it was all an act, or maybe it wasn't and he was dissapointed in her. Nina felt like skipping the hair cut and just ripping it from her skull in frustration instead. <br><br>She wanted to say something. To tell him she understood why he lied, and ask him to clarify how much of it was deception. But what if she didn't like his answer? Nina turned her face to his, not hiding her look, and scanned his profile with a sigh. It was still him, that much was very clear. <br><br>"I'm sorry."<br><br>Where had that come from? She didn't think before saying it, it just kind of slipped out of her. Nina wished she could take it back and looked to her lap again. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 20:35:05</strong>
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				The silence continued for a long while as they sped at over ninety miles an hour down the highway, his hazel brown eyes intense on the road before him, truth be he didn't know what to say not wanting invoke sadness or anger. Sighing he glanced over at her and couldn't help but smile, she was beautiful and moddy like any woman, yet graceful and handled things better than most would have. Finally when she spoke he grinned at her, then reached over and patted her shoulder, and then giving her a playful wink and a nudge in the ribs. "Nothing to be sorry for, you didn't do anything wrong." Yawning he scratched his chin, a small bit of stubble already forming on hs face which irritated him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 20:44:01</strong>
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				The pat on the shoulder, the nudge, the wink...it was all part of the Vin-- Tony she knew. A small grin crept to her lips and she looked over at him, her head tilted slightly. Maybe it had just been a name and an appearance...<br><br>"So it's Tony...like Tony the tiger..."<br><br>Her grin took on a teasing nature and her hands unclasped to rest more naturally in her lap. <br><br>"Tomorrow your not going to wake up and be Tucan Sam or anything, are you? Because if you are I need warning so I can start writing everything down. I'm libel to get confused, John, I mean Vincent, I mean Derek, I mean Tony."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 20:49:07</strong>
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				Poking her teasingly in the side he grinned and nodded. "Yes it is, and no it's not going to be different, but still call me derek in public and in front of other people." Grinning again he sighed and glanced out the window, his car now smelled slightly of perfume, and the indescriable scent of female but he didn't mind at all. The mere thought of this made him hard, causing him to shift in his seat and try to hide it, but surely he could come up with something if she saw it. "So have any preferences on where we go to get your hair fixed, I was thinking some nice and expensive maybe, if your going to do it might as well look good."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 21:11:58</strong>
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				Nina shrugged gently, feeling so much more at ease now that there was some lightness back to them. <br><br>"I don't rightly know...I don't even know what I am going to have done yet. It's tempting to just sit down and tell them to do whatever they want...expensive would be good. Especially if it's coming out of your expense account."<br><br>She laughed softly and then winked, something quite bold for her. <br><br>"Honestly, I don't know where to go. I've only gotten my hair trimmed over the past couple of years, and that has always been somewhere inexpensive since it's hard to mess up a trim."<br><br>Her mind ran over the different possible looks in her head. <br><br>"I'm just kind of lost as to what to do."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 21:17:12</strong>
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				He nodded and listened to her and smiled. "I see well I might be able to help, I know a italian hair designer in the city, which is where I go as well we can go there." Patting her shoulder again he chuckled. "A new look will lighten your life up a but maybe, what color contacts are you going to go with?" Falling silent he waited for an answer, his hand remaing on his shoulder without realizing it, hand massaging her flesh in circle with his fingers.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 21:26:17</strong>
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				As he patted her shouldet again Nina smiled and bit her lip, thinking about the possibilities. <br><br>"I was thinking maybe a bright green, or a pretty deep blue..."<br><br>His hand was still on her shoulder, rubbing in small circles. The touch was personal and ran through her in a shiver. She swallowed and took a breath, tryng to gain control of herself as her mind ran in different directions, especialy the direction of where she would like to feel his hands on her. Her nipples actually grew hard beneath her shirt, poking at the fabric. <br><br>When she spoke the tone suggested it could almost have been to herself, soft and low, and almost husky in nature.<br><br>"...though I've always liked hazel..."<br><br>After a long moment she snapped herself out of the spell he'd put her under. <br><br>"I've always had dark boring eyes, so color sounds kind of fun."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 21:37:35</strong>
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				After a minute or two he noticed his hand still there, and felt her shiver beath his touch, causing his cock to thrib something terrible. Pulling it away he glanced her over quickly, seeing her perky nipples pushing against her shirt fabric, and his mind raced wishing he was sucking and licking on her. He loved the way she looked and smelled and most of all her personality, but if he was to go further perhaps slowly was better, he didn't know afterall how Nina would react. Sighing happily he nodded his eye, mind racing trying to figure what color would look best. "I think green would shock people really, perhaps even scare them off a bit, blue depending on the color would be pretty make you look french perhaps."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 21:47:14</strong>
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				"I was leaning towards blue as well...nothing to light or icy though." <br><br>Her voice still hadn't completely recovered from the hushed and somewhat sexy tone it had taken on. She was trying to push the thoughts of him out of her mind, but she remembered being pressed up against his as they danced, and they way she had smelled his soap and cologne as it drifted on the steam from the shower. <br><br>Nina looked away from him and out the window, shifting in her seat. Her physical desires had been just as ignore as the emotional ones over the past few years, and they were waking up as well. She reminded herself that this was just flirting, nothing else...yet. She cleared her throat and attempted to sound normal again. <br><br>"What about hair?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 22:07:32</strong>
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				He nodded and gave her a smile. "Perhaps a medium blue, if it's too dark it will look weird and perhaps fake, although I have seen people with dark blue eyes before. As for hair shorter definitely with some kind of style to it." Yawning he scratched his chin, noticing his excitement pass as quickly as it had came, but for this he was glad not really comfortable with it all. Glancing back over at her he said. "Perhaps you could reconstructive surgery as well and go all out." His voice was teasing anf light making him sound very happy. As they sped down the highway they drew closer to the hair salon.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 22:21:43</strong>
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				Her mouth dropped open in mock offense. She knew he was teasing her, but would play as well. Nina crossed her arms in front of her chest defiantly, the action also serving to hide her erect nipples. <br><br>"Are y'all saying I need plastic surgery?"'<br><br>She looked at him evenly, but with a twinkle in her eye.<br><br>"And what exactly should I have done?" <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 22:33:11</strong>
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				He chuckled at her and gave her a playful push and shrugged. "Do what you like, and no you don't you look fine." Sighing he groaned popping his back and neck. As they pulled into the parking lot he stopped and leaned back closing one eye. "Let me rest a minute god I'm tired."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 22:51:52</strong>
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				At his playful push she exagerrated her resonse and fell into the door, as if he had pushed her much harder than he had. She reached up and pushed on his shoulder back, laughing softly. She had never really horsed around before, and thought it might be fun. <br><br>She watched as he popped his back and neck and groaned. Nina was fine with sitting in the car with him for a few minutes, especially now that the playfullness was back. She would let him relax though. Nina took off her seatbelt and turned a little towards him. <br><br>"Y'all should get a massage. At a salon like this I'm sure you could. That might help work out some of those kinks. I had one once, it really was lovely."<br><br>Her eyes ran over him now that he had an eye closed, hoping she could sneak it by him. She guessed he was probably trying to still keep a lookout, and that's why both weren't closed. <br><br>"Didn't you sleep well last night?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 22:55:42</strong>
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				He listened to her and nodded faintly. "I know had one once in another country, god how I loved brazil." Pushing her back with one eye closed now again, he laughed and shook his head. "Yes but there's so much to think about all the time." Yawning he propped his feet up and managed to catch the look, but he let it go for some reason and turned over trying to get comfortable. "Take the time to rest as well." He mumbled from the driver's side, words slightly muffled by the door he was pressed against.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-05-2006, 23:10:28</strong>
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				Nina smiled and let him rest, taking in the breadth of his shoulders as he rolled to his side. A short rest wasn't a bad idea actually...she hadn't really slept the night before, but was this safe? Tony seemed to think it was, and she would trust his judgement. She reclined her seat and rolled to her side, facing him. She tucked her hands under her chin and closed her eyes, feeling safe in his presence. Almost as an afterthough she reached out and gave him a playful shove, and then stuck the hand back under her chin, eyes still closed and a small grin on her face. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-05-2006, 16:05:18</strong>
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				Groaning at her push he made a lazy attempt to oush back, but soon closed his eyes and sighed softly, yet he heard everything that went on outside besides they weren't alone. Nina didn't see them but across the street, and over across from the car, and everywhere else imaginable were other agents watching. After a few minutes he awoke and rolled over, taking the time to look Nina over as she had him, god she looked god but looks weren't everything. Yawning he poked her awake and opened his door, then went around and opened hers, following her inside the salon and greeting his italian friend. They chatted for a few minutes and hugged like they were brothers, then Tony told him about Nina or a little really, and told him to fix her up like only he could do. Taking a seat and flipping a magazine open and reading it while waiting, not talking or waving to the other agents inside.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-05-2006, 16:22:21</strong>
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				She smiled softly as he groaned and made little more than a half-hearted attempt to push her back. He sighed and it sounded like his breathing became deeper and more even. Maybe not sleep exactly, but to Nina it sounded as if he was resting. Surprisingly, she found herself able to relax as well. She didn't quite fall into slumber, but her body did shut down for a bit. <br><br>It did not seem like very long at all and he was poking her back to full consciousness. She breathed deeply and streched, then took the seat out of the reclining position. As she unfolded herself from the car she gave him a gentle smile, and then followed him into the salon. <br><br>Nina had never been in a place this high end before. She'd had a good hair dresser when she was married, but nothing on this level. As Tony greeted his Italian friend it struck her how ironic it was that she was being chased by the mafia, and her agent was at least part Italian. <br><br>Soon she was ushered into a chair, and the man started his work. She was shampooed and cut and then styled, and not allowed to look. As she watched her very long locks fall to the ground she felt a little teary. Nina had never understood how women could cry over cutting their hair, and swore if she ever did it she wouldn't be one of them. But here she was with her dark eyes tearing, and feeling a sense of loss. <br><br>It was silly she supposed, but her hair had been part of her identity. She hadn't had it cut since her husband's death...it had been growing for years, and was thick and rich and healthy...and now it was gone. Taking a deep breath she managed to keep the tears from falling, but they were still in her eyes when he spun her around to look. <br><br>Nina loved the cut, and it did make her look different. Her neck looked even longer and more graceful, and the bangs drew attention to her face and it's delicate features. This man was a master, and the hair really was lovely, but....&nbsp; Again her eyes teared. This just wasn't her. She wasn't really going to be her anymore, she was having to become someone new. That wasn't entirely bad, just such a change. It was scary and frightening and she wasn't sure what the future held. And she felt like an idiot for equating the change in her life to a haircut. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-05-2006, 16:41:30</strong>
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				Tony watched carefully outside as Nina had her haircut despite the other agents around them. Yawning he wonderd how horrible it must be to have to change yourself completely, only being able to let loose around yourself, and down inside he felt bad for her really bad. He noticed her eyes tearing and gave her a smile and nodding his approval, grinning he stood and moved over to her, lightly stroking the shorter soft scented hair of hers. "It looks good, you look somehow even more pretty." Tony's friend and nodded his head to and tony offered his thanks and payed him, then slowly they made their way back to the car, hazel brown eyes now staring at her. "Are you alright?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-05-2006, 16:55:28</strong>
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				When he softly stroked her hair and said she looked even prettier she laughed softly and tried to will her eyes to dry. In the mirror she met his eyes for a moment, holding the gaze and trying to convey her thanks for his gentle understanding and support. Nina then looked to the hairdresser briefly and smiled warmly, softly thanking him for his work.&nbsp; <br><br>"It really is beautiful, thank you. It'll just take some getting used to is all."<br><br>She left the chair, her head feeling lighter without all of that hair weighing it down, and walked with Tony back to his car. She could feel his lovely hazel eyes staring at her, and the pink of a blush covered her ears and neck, now painfully visible as they weren't hidden any longer. At his question she smiled and just nodded, turning to him slightly. <br><br>"I just...different is all. I know it's only hair, and just the beginning of all this, but I'm already starting to not feel like me anymore."<br><br>Nina recalled the way he'd had to don contacts and the fake hair and use a fake name. <br><br>"How do you do it? How do you get used to it?"<br><br>She wondered if it was different for him. He got to go back to being himself after awhile. She didn't know if she would ever be allowed to do that.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-05-2006, 17:05:24</strong>
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				He figured she would ask this seeing as how he had had to do the same himself, but it was different for him or perhaps men in general, but for reason it hadn't bothered him at all except the longer hair. Sighing he shrugged and tryed to find the words. "It just didn't bother me that's all, your still the same person Nina and always will be, looks don;t change that everyone changes afterall." Smiling he started the car and looked back to her. "Well off to the mall now, that should at least be fun now expense to yourself, and most women like to shop." He was teasing her and trying to get her in a good mood, the black sports car speeding out of the parking lot and down the road.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-05-2006, 17:17:13</strong>
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				She returned his smile, not having to force it. Absently she ran her hand through her new short hair. It was kind of nice, and it was very wash and go, easy to maintain because of the expert cut. She realized she would save a ton of time in the morning. As he took off she accepted that his words made sense. She was still her, no matter how she looked. <br><br>"I suppose you had better start calling me Vanessa, seeing as that's what my name is."<br><br>Nina grinned as she thought about shopping. <br><br>"I used to be quite the shopper. A little out of practice, but I bet it's like dancing, you never forget. Or like riding a bike I guess is how the saying goes. Now I just need to figure out how to dress."<br><br>She looked at him teasingly. <br><br>"Should I go punk rocker or biker chic?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-05-2006, 17:29:05</strong>
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				Tony smiled at her and nodded his head sighing softly. "I thought that was referring to sex, well anyway sounds good so go with it, and neither perhaps high class looking." Giving her a wink and a nudge he yawned and rubbed his eyes, gazing down at the cars speedometer as they slowly approached eighty, him loving the thrill speed brought out in him. Blinking he glanced at her and chuckled. "We could go to specialty stores if you want, go for the really nice stuff you know." Eyes twinkling he groaned twisting around in the seat, his chest still sore from the shotgun blast the other day.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-05-2006, 17:54:19</strong>
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				Nina laughed out loud at his sex comment, a happy sound as it crossed her lips. She crossed her legs towards him, reaching over with her foot to nudge his knee playfully. He was fun to be around, and brought her out of her shell a little. It was ncie. <br><br>As he picked up speed she took a deep breath and concentrated on dealing with it. 'Deal or die' as he had so bluntly put it. She had liked the speed at first, but the memory had brought the fear back. She tried now to find that thrill she's had the first few times he had driven fast. <br><br>"High end sounds interesting. I...I always wanted to be a designer, I love the high end clothing, just could never afford it before."<br><br>She smiled bashfully. She had told almost no one about her wish of moving beyond being a seamstress to actually designing her own clothing. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-05-2006, 18:02:02</strong>
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				He smiled as she nudged his knee with her foot, which sort of made him uncomfortable, flirting was fine and yes he had had diry thoughts, but the actual closeness just bothered him just the way he was. Until now he had done his job and nothing more, and still couldn't figure it out why he acted the way he did now, perhaps it made things easier but he did like Nina in a professional way as well. The last thing he wanted to do was fuck up his job by screwing around with her, a cold hard truth perhaps to some even her, but it just seemed right to do it this way. Of course who knew what was in store for them later on. Sighing he glanced at her and nodded his head. "I see, sound interesting for sure so we can try it, but we can't spend alot there." Scratching his chin he gazed out at the traffic, constantly on watch for others trying to hurt them, then the realization hit him. Perhaps he would be physical with Nina and closer, but on his terms which were professional, he liked challenging women who held themselves high yet were dirty behind closed doors. The thought brought him back to his and michelle's first fling, she had been so cold and professional with him at first, but when they both had flirted later on that night they had fucked like animals and loved it. Tony wanted something with romance in it not just teenager type romance, or what was thought romance, everyone liked a challenge and he hoped Nina would provide it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-05-2006, 18:17:37</strong>
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				Nina smiled softly. <br><br>"I'm a bargain shopper. Even the high end places have a clearance rack."<br><br>She watched as he seemed to go into deep thought, and wondered what was on his mind. She figured it was probably about their security and safety, so she didn't bother him, just let him drive with his thoughts. <br><br>He was interesting and somewhat of a mystery. He was handsome, that was the only thing she was one-hundred percent sure about. The rest was so vague. He was mostly laid-back, and had a quiet sense of humor. But he seemed to ebb and flow like a tide. Sometimes he could be very close and tender, like when they danced, or how he reassured her after her hair was chopped off, yet other times he could almost be cruel, like in the car earlier when he told her to deal or die. She wasn't sure which one was more the real him. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-05-2006, 19:24:26</strong>
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				Nina erm Vanessa was actually seeing the real him as the cold uncaring being, well not really uncaring just detached from most everybody else, and the new was how he acted around her and couldn't help it. Suffice to say she brought out the best in him, odd and curious for sure but true anyway. Smiling he turned towards her, nodding his head and rubbing one eye, his mind reeling at the thought of another attack like it was close at hand. Shuffling around in the car they pulled up to a stoplight, and as if on que a man walked up to driver's side and fired, hitting tony in the chest and knocking him backwards. In his mind he hoped she didn't cry out or anything, especially give away that he was still alive.<br><br>Grinning the man in black moved to the other side of the car, his reaching out for the door handle and pulling on it, and soon the door was open and he peered in at Nina. Despite her hair cut she still looked the same, so he had no trouble in knowing it was indeed her. sighing softly he spoke in a gruff voice to her. "Your a hard woman to get to miss conners very hard, but no anymore slowly step out of the car." The man was unaware of Tony still being alive, which was his worst and last mistake.<br><br>Reaching a hand up he softly poked Nina in the side, trying to get her to block the man's view for a moment as he slowly pulled his gun out, then bringing it up within firing range of the mafia man. What happened next was surely not to be forgotten, the .45 auto blasting through the little space between her seat and her body, and the large bullets hitting the man in the chest and knocking him down. Tony had fired three times and winced at the sound of the gun, blood spattering onto both of them from the wounds, the man now on the ground groaning. Slowly moving from the car he inspected the area and saw nothing, then slowly got out of the car and moved around to the other side.<br><br>The man in black lay on the ground three large holes in him yet he was still alive and right beside Nina's feet. Groaning he tryed to shift and cryed out, then brown eyes glared at tony as he came in view. Softly words were spoken harshly to him. "Fucking bastard."<br><br>Frowning he watched the man and sighed and slowly moved closer and nodded, eyes flicking to Nina and looking slightly worried. "Are you alright?" Without waiting for answer he stepped right up next to the body, then glanced at her and&nbsp; sighed softly. "Move over to my seat, don't look and hold you ears." Once she did this he aimed the gun at the man's head, the man in black laying there eyes going wide, and then a boom and blood going everywhere mostly on tony himself. Wiping it from his face he winced fromthe wound he had suffered, but luckily the vest had stopped most of it, and only a small amount of blood ran down his belly. Climing into the car with Nina, he pulled her into his lap and held her gently stroking her hair, at this moment he wasn't flirting and had no dirty thoughts, just comforting his witness and friend like anyone would. "I'm sorry."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-05-2006, 20:04:10</strong>
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				When the man walked directly towards the driver’s side, Nina knew what was going to happen. Well, maybe not specifically, but that they had been found again. When the bullet slammed Tony backwards, she wanted to scream and to cry out, but was too frozen in shock and fear. It had been point blank. She was lost, having no idea what to do. Should she run? She didn’t know. Was Tony alive? She thought he must have a vest on, but wasn’t sure. With frightened eyes she watched the man move around the car. He opened the door and burning fear melted her veins, and&nbsp; she again couldn’t move. <br><br>The man’s voice was chilling, but broke her from her paralyzed state. She would not let him take her without a fight. Nina turned to face him, scooting back and away from him, almost into Tony. She felt Tony softly poke her, and she realized he was alive. It took everything she had to not let her overwhelming relief show on her face, but she kept her expression the same. She knew this was the one up they had on the mafia man. Nina held her body in front of Tony and shook her head at the man, she would not get out of the car willingly. <br><br>Nina wasn’t sure what Tony was going to do, but didn’t expect the bullet to go whizzing by so close to her. Three shots in rapid succession, deafening. The warm blood exploded from the man’s flesh and spattered into the car. Nina almost went comatose, the vision of the blood spattering through the rain from the first murder jumping to her mind. She sat there, her mouth agape, her eyes wide. She could feel the hot wet stickiness across her face, and in several crimson spots on her white shirt. <br><br>Her back felt open and exposed as Tony left the car and calmly walked around to the almost dead man on the ground. Nina could smell the coppery scented blood as it floated on the breeze, and she watched the color draining from the man’s face as he coughed and bled. He was dying. She had briefly glimpsed the dead, but had never seen a man grasping at life. Tears filled her eyes for the second time that day. She did not have sympathy for him per say, but the loss of life itself was a harsh reality. <br><br>She barely heard Tony when he asked if she was alright. A brief and barely perceptible nod of her head was all she could manage as he stepped up to the body. At his words her eyes slowly moved from the man’s to his, taking in the soft hazel, understanding for a split second why he could be so cold sometimes. He had to see this often, he must have to be cold to deal with it. After a moment she did as she was told and backed into his seat, turning her head and covering her ears. She didn’t want to hear any more bullets. She didn’t want to hear the sound of them tearing into flesh with the wet squishy sound. She wanted to go home. But nowhere was home anymore.<br><br>He winced, and climbed in the car, fresh blood running from his belly. She looked at him with worry, wanting to ask if he was alright, but still unable to speak. He seemed to not be injured badly, but the fact he'd been shot affected her none the less. He had done so much to keep her safe, was her only friend, and now he had been shot because he was trying to save her life. Job or not, it didn't matter. <br><br>When he pulled her onto his lap and stroked her hair, everything wanted to break inside of her. She wanted to cry, to really cry, not just tear. She wanted to let soft sobs shake her body, and let all of the fear and the stress leave her...but she couldn't. She held what was left of her wall up, even thought it was shaky at best. She sat on his lap and clung to him tightly, holding on to him as she held on to what was left of her protective shell. Her body trembled and silent tears wet his shoulder, but she did not really cry as she wanted and needed to so badly.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 16:05:30</strong>
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				What seemed like hours went by before Tony let her go, stroking her hair one last time and planting a soft kiss on her cheek. But as soon as she was back in her seat he turned red, just now realizing what he had done and highly embarassed. "Oh my god I'm so sorry, erm just figured you could use some comfort, heh anyway damn look at us." Glancing himself over he sighed, both of them looked like something out if a horror movie, only this horror was real and there seemed to be no end to it.<br>Groaning at his wound he leaned back in the seat, head rested against the head rest and a soft sigh escaping his lips. For a few mintues they rested, him pulling off the road and turning the car off for now.&nbsp; <br><br>After the initial shock wore off he blinked and stared at the inside of his car, fucking blood was everywhere and it only pissed him off more, he was sick of the killing and getting shot and all of it put together. Flicking his gaze to Nina he patted her shoulder and smiled. "You need to get out of those clothes." Grinning he laughed out loud realizing how it must have sounded, then poking her softly and chuckling to himself. "You know what I mean, damn I think we should gead back to the office first, then we can go shopping besides I need some new gear anyway." Yawning he blinked and started the car, and soon they did a u turn and headed back the other way, his mind playing back the scene they had just lived through once more.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 17:32:17</strong>
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				As she settiled in her seat he apologized, prompting her to glance at him with her still wet eyes, looking slightly confused. She saw the blush under the blood on his face, but didn't know what it meant. Was he embarassed about holding her on his lap? Kissing her cheek? Both? Nina didn't want him to be uncomfortable with it. Her voice was a raspy wisper. "Please don't apologize...I did need that. I still feel...." <em>shaky? terrified? alone?</em> She let the words trail away and just gave him a smally shaky smile. <br><br>When he groaned worry crossed her face again, and she twisted in her seat to face him, her hand moving to his arm. "Are you alright? Are you hurt badly?" She tried to keep any panic or stress from her voice, and mostly succeeded, but not completely. Her dark eyes flew to his hazel ones, searching them for the truth. <br><br>But he seemed mostly alright, returning to the joking and lightheartedness. Nina just couldn''t quite get to that point yet. Not even close. He might be used to being covered in blood, but she wasn't. She turned back forward in her seat and buckled her seatbelt, showing she had heard him, then just stared at her bloody hands and clothing, a numb feeling coming over her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 17:59:23</strong>
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				As they pulled out back onto the road and took off he glanced her way, and could almost see the hurt and worry, along with everything else mixed together. He smiled as she looked worriedly at him, almost like a mother would a child, or perhaps how spouse would worry over her mate, but it was certainly not the case here but he appreciated her concern anyway. Nodding his head he patted her hand, not bothering to explain the blush, instead speaking soft words to her. "I'm fine thank you." Sighing he ran fingers through his short hair and cursed as his shirt stuck to his chest, he just couldn't drive with it like that and soon pulled over.<br><br>Getting out of the car he peeled his clothing off and threw it into the back seat, his upper body now nude and for all to see. He slipped back into the car and sighed, a few traces of blood running from his belly wound, but he didn't show any sign of pain or annoyance with it. His chest was well muscled and pleasant to look at, as was his stomach was rigid with a six pack or so some called it. Glancing over at Nina he smiled and chuckled. "Much better." Pulling back out they took off once more, not far from the headquarters office now.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 18:31:55</strong>
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				When he pat her hand and told her he was fine, she let a bit of the worry go. His tone had suggested he really was okay, even more than his words had. She gave him an understanding nod, feeling very relieved. But she was confused as he pulled over yet again and got out of the car. Soon she saw his purpose, and it was her turn to blush again. <br><br><em>Much better </em>&nbsp; Nina agreed, and then felt guilty for thinking of him in a not so very wholesome way after what they had just been through. Despite the recent horror her eyes had run over his form and she had been so taken aback she hadn’t thought to try and hide the look. Once it hit her what she was doing she quickly looked ahead, out the windshield to the road ahead. <br><br>She understood why he had removed it. She hadn’t been as splatter with blood as he was, but once he held her on his lap and their bodies pressed together they ended up equally soaked. Nina also did not like the sticky clammy feeling of her blood soaked shirt, and wished she could follow suit. Especially since it was blood, the scent thick and coppery and hanging in the car. It made her nauseous, and she opened the window a little. <br><br>"Are there shower facilities at the office?" Their luggage was with them if she remembered correctly, so at least she could change. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 19:17:24</strong>
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				Lucky for her Tony didn't seem to notice the stare or rather ignored it either way he said nothing of it. His chest was nicely tanned and it easy to tell he was part brazilian, he preferred tanned skin to live colored skin anyway. A trail of hair went down from his belly button into his pants, there to tease and taunt whomever decided to look at his gorgeous profile. But he seemed oblivious to his effect on the opposite sex or at times anyway.<br><br>Nodding he turned to her and spoke softly. "Yes, you will be able to get cleaned up there, then maybe we can get to the mall in peace." His words had a bit of a bite to them, but it wasn't directed towards her, just sick of it all kind of attitude. Soon they pulled into the parking lot and got out, but in his haste he forgot to open her door, but seemed not to care just wanting to get inside and clean. However he did put on his vest to cover himself before he entered, and despite the covering got many looks from other women once inside, which he just smiled at and gave them a wink. Disappearing down many hallways again and doors, they finally came to the showers, and he disappeared inside marked men on it. His clothes carried with him from the car. "Just wait for me if you get done first." His voice rang out from inside to Nina.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 19:48:50</strong>
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				Nina opened her own door and climbed out of the car, and seeing him grab just his bag grabbed her own. It wasn’t that she thought he was obligated to do gentlemanly things…it just made her flabbergasted how could do them and then not, and then again, and then not again. He was so hot and cold, and she didn’t know the reason why or what to make of it. Had he caught her look him over and not liked it? She didn’t know. Maybe he was just distracted, or upset about his car…she just didn’t know. He was moodier than any woman. <br><br>Nina hurried after him, not wanting to get lost in the big facility. She was aware of the stares they were both getting, she figured most of the ones directed towards her were from the vast amount of blood staining her shirt, but knew Tony’s were for a different reason. He was incredibly sexy and all the women seemed to notice this as well. And he gave them all winks. Nina felt a twinge of jealousy, and then felt very foolish for it. <br><br>At the showers he went to the men’s and she the women’s. Inside the locker room she set her suitcase down on a bench and sat next to it, putting her head in her hands a moment. She didn’t want to cry, she just wanted to get to wherever they were going for good. Rather, wherever she was going for good. But would it be for good? Would anywhere ever be home?<br><br>With a deep breath she forced herself to stand, and couldn’t help but look at the macabre vision in the mirror. The sight of herself was shocking and added another image to those that would haunt her as her eyes closed. The drying sticky blood was smeared across her delicate features, making the whites of her eyes that much whiter, and the deep dark irises that much darker. From the front you could barely even tell her shirt was white it was so soaked with blood. It clung to her as it dried and adhered to her skin. After a moment of staring at the sick visage she tore her clothes off peeling them from her skin. Promptly she went to the shower and scrubbed her body for many minutes, scouring away the blood long after any traces of it were going from her skin. <br><br>She emerged from the locker room some time later, her short hair towel dried and styled casually, and her face in it's typical make-up. Not having anything but basics to wear she was in a just above the knee length skirt and a delicate sage green pullover sweater. On hre feet were her knee high boots. Her face was blank. If Tony was there she approached him quietly without a word, if he wasn't, she waited. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 20:11:12</strong>
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				Actually he wasn't moody per say just in a big hurry to get clean and out of there, not wanting to hear it from his boss about why he was back again. She had nothing to do with the way he felt, he still liked her alot as much as he had been anyway. Tony also stared at himself in the mirror and laughed, a very odd thing to do, but he thought himself much like rambo in first blood. Sighing he peeled the rest of his clothes off and hopped into the shower.<br><br>He found the fact that the vile creature's blood who he had killed all over him quite disgusting, and he worked hard if not harder than Nina to get it off of his skin. He scrubbed until he was red from it, and still it seemed not enough then he worked on his beloved hair. Once he saw himself in the mirror he smiled and finally got out of the shower.<br><br>Toweling off he quickly dressed in a very nice suit, then arranged anything that was misplaced on his outfit, and finally put deodorant and cologne on and stuck his head out the door. Grinning when he saw Nina he moved over to her and gave her a hug, then released her and searched her face with his eyes. "I hope your alright, well as best as can be expected anyway, and I'm sorry for all of this no one should have to go through this." Sighing he popped his neck and back and leaned against the wall. "What a fucking day, what else could possibly cause me more joy." His voice was sarcastic a way for him to vent what he felt.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 20:37:21</strong>
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				Tony may have only been in a big hurry, but Nina did not know that. As she waited for him she tried to come to some sort of understanding about him, and decided he was dangerous. Not physically, the opposite was true in that regard, he was the only thing keeping her alive, but…she liked him, and she could see herself liking him a lot more…and that was dangerous. One day this would all be over for him and he would move on to his next assignment. He had friends outside of this situation. This wasn’t his life, this was his job. But for Nina, this was her life now. She had nothing and no one, and had to start all over from scratch all over again. But she didn’t even know where she was going to start building yet. She knew that Tony at least liked her as a friend, and he cared for her well-being and her state of mind…but one say he would sign off on a report about this case, and it would be over for him. It would never be over for Nina, even if the attempts on her life stopped…it would never be over. <br><br>When he emerged with that grin she stifled one of her own, and just smiled politely back, but her eyes were warm at the sight of him…that she couldn’t hide. The hug was unexpected, and she momentarily relaxed into it. When he searched her face her eyes fell reluctantly away. She wanted to lean on him and use him for support, but wouldn’t. <br><br>As he leaned back and sighed she ventured a glance to him again. Did he have any idea how powerful he was? He obviously knew he was attractive, and played up the flirting with the women as he walked by them, but did he know exactly what kind of magnetism he had? <br><br>In response to his words she cleared her throat and spoke calmly, her hands clasped behind her back. <br><br>“Maybe we shouldn’t go shopping. If someone can just buy clothes in my size I can alter them to fit perfectly…maybe the mall is too dangerous.” Maybe everywhere was too dangerous. God she needed a drink.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 20:54:53</strong>
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				He searched her face with those amazing and shocking eyes once more and shook his head. "Oh yes we will go, I am not scared of them and neither should you, they have tryed and failed many times already." Sighing he ran fingers through his hair and yawned. Blinking at her he chuckled and shook his head. "Anyway let us be going, I have to pick up a few things before we leave." Leading her back through the building, they turned left instead of heading out, and then entered a solid silver looking room with weapons galore hanging on the walls. Walking up to the desk he rang a bell and waited.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 21:04:57</strong>
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				Tony's gorgeous eyes traveled her face once again, searching for something. She knew he could probably see everything she was trying to hide from him, but she couldn't hide any better than she was right now.&nbsp; He shook his head and told her to not be scared of them, but she was. She didn't verbalize this, but instead looked away, and picked up her suitcase to quietly follow him down the halls. The mafia may have failed everytime so far...but this last time was close. Much closer than Nina liked. <br><br>They enetered the silver room and Nina's eyebrows raised. It was like somthing out of a movie. There were so many weapons...Nina had started out hating guns...but now...now she saw the need. She was still wary, but almost wished she knew how to shoot. Things might have gone better at the stoplight if she'd had a gun as well. They mafia wouldn't have been expecting that. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 21:18:24</strong>
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				A large man more round than anything else came out of a door to Tony's right, his dark eyes glancing between the two before him and smiled at them, The man's name was Jeff Bridges, the weapons and technological expert for the F.B.I., the lead specialist in fact and knew his stuff very well. Moving over to Tony he offered a hand to him and smiled at Nina, then spoke in a gruff voice to the agent. "Good to see you again Tony, I've heard some about your new case very dangerous, I can guess why your here so what can I get you?"<br><br>Tony's eyes traveled to the door as the man came out, his eyes brightening some at the mere presence of the man, they seemed to know each other by the way they stared. Nodding his head he chuckled at Jeff and glanced at Nina, he knew what the look mean't, like most of the men who had seen Nina they thought she looked damn good. As Jeff moved forward tony's eyes surveyed the wall before him, all the guns incased in glass for protection, all the actual stuff was kept in the back in a high security vault. As Jeff spoke he listened carefully and finally made his own greeting. "Good to see you too, we need some toys Jeff and some damn good one's not only for me but for her as well." He chuckled as he turned around to see Nina's reaction.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 21:32:26</strong>
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				Nina softly returned the round man’s smile as he greeted Tony. So her case was very dangerous according to him…that was the word around the FBI…she wondered what else the word was around the FBI about her case. She didn’t dwell on it, it was out of her control, and she didn’t think Tony would give her a straight answer if she asked him. <br><br>Nina quietly hung back behind Tony, not expecting any part of this to have anything to do with her. When she heard Tony’s comment about weapons for her, her eyes widened in surprise and her full lips parted as her mouth dropped open. She had just had a similar thought…but never imagined she actually would have guns. <br><br>Nina tilted her head and spoke softly, her deep soulful dark eyes holding his uniquely ringed hazel ones. <br><br>“Are you sure I should? I’ve never even touched a gun.”<br><br>The look in her eye was wary...but at the same time there was a twinkle of life, maybe even excitment. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 21:39:58</strong>
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				Grinning he turned to her and nodded his head, and yet at the same time giving he a curious look, she seemed somehow excited by the idea of it. "Yes I do, but don't worry I will teach you." Turning back to Jeff he smiled and thought for a moment before replying. "We need powerful handguns for both of us, oh and something oh I don't know, to perhaps cause a war?!" Chuckling he smiled his eyes twinkling softly.<br><br>&nbsp;Jeff watched the two for a moment and nodded at Tony's words, tony being one of jeff's favorite agents and customers, well if not the most favorite. After they were done he glanced at the wall, then nodded his head and gave them both a mischevious grin. "I see, well follow me then, oh and tony got this new one think you will like it alot." He opened the door and motioned them inside.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 21:51:09</strong>
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				Nina couldn’t contain her smile as she said he was sure, and then he would teach her. She really did want to stay distant from him, but he made it difficult. As he turned to Jeff and ordered handguns with a chuckle and twinkling eyes she kept watching him, taken by his expression. <br><br>She followed Tony into the vault, curious as to what she would see. This was something way beyond anything she thought she would ever experience, and knew few people outside the agency probably saw this place. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 21:58:47</strong>
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				Jeff led them down a hallway with what looked like solid steel walls, completely silver and very shiney to say the least. Soon he motioned them inside one of the vaults, where every handgun known ot man was stored and brand new usually, just the sight of it made people gasp. Smiling he glanced around for something specific, then finally picked up a silver revolver from a place on the wall. Grinning he moved over to Tony and held it out to him. "Check this one out, a smith &amp; wesson revolver .50 caliber tony, you could fucking go elephant hunting with this. I figured you would like it, five shot and very powerful and small, your such a good shot one hit and the enemy should be dead. Now let's see what else we have." Trailing off the large man went back in search fro other things, leaving the two to talk if they so wished.<br><br>Tony's eyes widened at the sight of the revolver, it looked ordinary enough but wasn't, and when he held it in his hand it weighed a good deal. Smiling he rolled the cartridge loader and glanced at Nina. "I would let you use it, but this thing will knock you on your ass." Sighing he toyed with it some more, then glanced up briefly to see what jeff was doing now.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-05-2006, 22:10:47</strong>
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				The sounds of her boots echoed as they walked, sharper and more rapid than the lower sounds of the men’s broader strides. She had an odd sensation as she traveled down the metal hallway, like she was stepping into a James Bond movie, and Jeff was Q. She stifled a soft laugh, not wanting to appear mad. But Tony would know her well enough that to see the purse in her lips meant she was suppressing something. <br><br>As they stepped into the room, Nina looked around wide-eyed, like Dorothy in the Emerald City. She had no idea there were this many different types of guns. Nina listened closely as Jeff picked one for Tony, and she smiled at Tony’s reaction. When he said it would knock her on her ass she laughed out loud, some of the fear and internal tension moving to the back of her mind. <br><br>“You don’t think I can handle something that size?” <br><br>She blushed softly as she realized how that statement could be taken, but didn’t look away. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 15:34:11</strong>
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				Jeff whistled to himself as he made his way around the vault occasionally pulling stuff down that caught his eye. Soon he had hands full of a variety of guns, and smiled at both of them as he made his way over. "Here's something for the lady, a Browning high powered 9mm, glazer safety rounds used which can put a bullet into you the size of a fist." Grinning he handed the black matte finished gun to Nina, along with two clips to go with it. "It's small and light, and even the military use those which should tell you something." He chuckled at Tony's comment, and even more so at Nina's blush and comment, the two seemed close some how and he wondered how close they were. But no on to Tony, holding out a desert eagle .50 cal express, silver in color and very nice. "I think you can guess what this is." Grinning he smiled as the two played with the guns.<br><br>Tony grinned at nudged Nina because of the comment and blush. "Yes I have my doubts." Smiling he turned to Jeff and beamed at him, all the handguns were kick ass, and definitely something they could use if and when they needed. Among them besides the desert eagle, a CZ 110 9mm which could also fire .40 S&amp;W rounds, and a Five Seven machine gun pistol, and last a H&amp;K USP 9mm that also coulf fire .40 cal rounds. That and tony also still had his colt .45 as well. "Damn these are great Jeff thanks, but we need bullets too and alot of them."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 16:12:04</strong>
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				Jeff handed Nina the gun, and she accepted it and the clips gingerly, not really sure how she was supposed to hold the gun when not wielding it. It was small and light, like his said, and the metal cool in her hand. The black matte finish was attractive, and she almost rolled her eyes at herself for having that thought. Guns weren't supposed to be attractive; they were supposed to protect you. As she held it in her left hand she ran the fingers of her right hand over the smooth surface, and then looked up to Jeff, speaking in her gentle voice. "Thank you."&nbsp; <br><br>When Tony nudged her and said he had his doubts she tried to suppress a grin. They had just been covered in the blood of another man, and Tony had been injured, and here they were semi-flirting again? If just didn’t seem appropriate…but Tony brought out that urge to lighten up a little to have fun. This time her innuendo was intentional, though it still made her blush deepen.&nbsp; “Well you did say you would teach me.” 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 16:32:10</strong>
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				Jeff nodded to tony's request and smiled at Nina. "Your most welcome, keep your finger away from the trigger when holding it, just a pointer for later reference." Smiling he grinned at tony. "I have more things for you, so be patient and I'll be right back." Whistling he took off back down the hallway, opening two more vaults, and coming back into the room with arms loaded down again. In his arms were grenades, smoke bombs, flsh bangs, and of course more guns, but one in particular he held out to tony which was funny shaped. "There you go tony, a FN P-90, the big brother to the five seven it uses the same rounds, and can penetrate nearly any type or brand of body armor even military." He also showed him a H&amp;K G36 machine gun, and a few other assorted items.<br><br>Given Nina's playful mood he decided to go along with it, trailing fingertips down her back softly, then leaning in close and whispering his hot breath on her flesh. "It would be my pleasure." Moving back from he he wiggled his eyesbrows, then gave her another nudge at her blush. Smiling he nodded to Jeff, eyes widening at the things he brought back, a low whistle escaping his lips at the sight of the P-90. "Damn man, thinks alot."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 17:00:49</strong>
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				Nina nodded to Jeff's instruction, and held the gun for a moment like she was wielding it, but kept her finger off of the trigger. Holding the gun gave her an odd feeling of power, confidence even. If she'd had this gun, with the bullets that made holes the size of your fist, he'd said....then maybe she could have done something to help. She could have fought back and not just been dead weight. <br><br>His fingers on her spine made her quiver. She tried to hide it but it was like an electric current temporarily paralyzing her. There was no way she was going to give him the last word though, and leaned close, her breath on his ear. "Only yours?" It was quite bold for her, but exhilarating at the same time. It was only flirting, but flirting itself was a big step for her out of the barren desert of her life. <br><br>Jeff's array of grenades and other goodies made Nina temporarily forget about the gun she'd been given. Never did she expect to see a real live grenade in her life, let alone the array in front of her.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 17:09:04</strong>
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				Jeff nodded and watched the flirting between them, even nudging tony and giving him a smile. "Your welcome, now let's see bullets right, and you will need something to carry it all in." Once again he disappeared in the back, leaving the two alone again to do whatever, but soon returned with three duffle bags and a shit load of bullet boxes. "Well here you go, if you don't need me to help load it in the bags I'm going to go, I'm sure you can find your way out of here." Smiling he waved to them and disappeared.<br><br>Tony was estatic that she was being so bold and flirting back, perhaps it would lead to more, both him and his body wanted it very much to come true. Eyes twinkling he leaned closer again, his lips now right on her flesh as he spoke, loving the way she reacted to his touch. "I'm confident you would enjoy it as well, but perhaps later not here." Then he did something he knew she wouldn't expect, quickly kissing her on the cheek and grinning, then looking to Jeff and nodding to him. "Thanks we got it from here." Waving back he glanced at Nina then all the stuff. "Help me load it into the bags?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 17:30:51</strong>
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				When Jeff nudged Tony Nina wondered what other kinds of rumors might start to fly, but she didn’t much care. If anything it was kind of flattering that assumptions might be made. Tony was after all….well, hot. And suddenly he brought that hotness close to her again. His mouth moving against her skin as he spoke caused her lips to part and her lungs to freeze as her breath caught in her throat. Then he kissed her cheek and grinned. She guessed he knew exactly what he was doing to her. Nina wanted to return his flirty comment, but right now her mind wasn't working properly. <br><br>Nina nodded to Jeff as he left, her cheeks blazing from the exchange between her and Tony, and a smile on her lips as well. She glanced at Tony shyly when he asked her to help load the bags. “Of course…”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 17:46:33</strong>
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				Perhaps he was aware the effect he had on her and well all females, but perhaps not to the extent some thought, sure he was a flirt very rarely though but his mind didn't stay on such things. But tony had been around the block more than once. Grinning as she froze he nudged her again, and poked her in the side as her cheeks blazed. "You must keep that under control, be cool and play it off, or at least try to although it is cute." He nodded and grinned as she decided to help.<br><br>It took a few minutes for them to get all the stuff in the bag, and when they left and went down the halls again, it looked as if they were preparing for war which they were in a way anyway. Tony's car had been moved from where he had parked orginally, but now it was devoid of blood and the smell of it, looking good as new which pleased the man greatly. "They never cease to amaze me." Loading the bags into the back, he did pull out Nina's gun and hand it to her, making sure to give her another clip and loading the gun. He also showed her how to work it and where the safety was, and of course how to hold it all in a few minutes. "Keep it in your purse until we can get you a holster for it." For him he got out the Five Seven, attaching it to a shoulder holster included with the gun. Finally after almost a half hour, they got into the car and took off heading for down town to shop.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 18:04:15</strong>
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				Play it off and be cool, keep it under control…easy for him to say. What if she put her lips against his skin and spoke? She smiled to herself at that thought and wondered if she would ever have the courage to do so. Idly she wondered how his skin would taste and zoned briefly at the thought, but quickly came out of it. At least he had thought it was cute. <br><br>She paid close attention as he explained about the gun…or she tried to. When he showed her how to hold it he was fairly close, and she could smell his cologne again. Forcing herself to ignore it she went back to the instructions he was giving her. Nina stuck it in her purse as he suggested, the weight of it comforting. <br><br>After getting in the amazingly clean car she buckled her belt and grew silent as they left the safety of the FBI compound. Beyond this property is where things would get dangerous again. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 18:10:13</strong>
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				He smiled at how attentive Nina seemed to be, and glad she was taking things so serious, afterall it mean't the difference between life and death. He had also enjoyed the closeness, and vaguely forseen a perhaps closer relationship in the future, and the thought didn't bother had as much as it had at first. <br><br>It didn't take long for danger to catch up with them, tony noticing a car following them already, and of course there were mafia people in. Sighing he glanced at Nina and pulled out the five seven pistol, and calmly aimed it out the window, showering the car behind them in bullets and causing them to wreck. Flicking eyes back to her he smiled and patted her shoulder. "We should there soon enough." Fortunately they made it soon enough, and quickly took to the street and went in the clothig stores, Tony waiting while Nina tryed on various things. His hand always near either gun.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 18:51:02</strong>
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				And of course they were followed. Nina was less surprised, and less shaken. A wrecked car behind them was much better than a man with a gun in her face. She didn’t pull her gun out, guessing Tony should take care of everything unless things got very bad. He was the professional after all. She smiled gratefully at the pat on the shoulder. It was a common gesture of his that she found very sweet. <br><br>Nina chose her clothing carefully, going for classy and high fashion like they had discussed. She mainly chose from the clearance racks, getting things that were a good color and style, even if they didn’t quite fit. She could alter them so well they would look custom made. They would just have to stop by the fabric store across the way so she could pick up a few minor things. <br><br>Once particular outfit Nina really liked, and she decided to wear it out of the store. It was unlike anything she owned. It was a multicolored tank dress that she matched with black tights and her boots. It had a European flavor to it, and she felt quite chic in it. <br><br>After the clothes and sewing things were purchased she felt tired, but in good spirits. She smiled at Tony. ”Contacts now?”<br><br><br><br>(OOC: and being the geek that I am, here is a picture of the tank dress if you care ;) http://images.eluxury.com/assets_server/product/11099480/p11099480_ph_hero.jpg )<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 19:20:01</strong>
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				Typical man he wasn't much interested in the actual shopping taking place, but did give his input on anything she asked, and very much enjoyed doing it. Though he was slightly annoyed by all the women fussing over him, he found it a big turn off to just throw yourself at someone. He was very grateful when they left, eyes scanning the street for anybody meaning them harm. He did wonder why the extra stuff was needed, why not buy stuff that fit instead, but he said nothing and got back in the car. "Never again, I hate shopping even for myself."<br><br>Once back in the car he started it up and they pulled out of the their spot on the street, then without warning the back windshield shattered in an instant, causing tony to swerve and nearly hitting other people. Tony was busy trying to manuver through traffic, so he looked at Nina and barked out orders like in the military. "Get your fucking gun out and return fire." He didn't mean to be so hateful and cruel, but violence brought out the best and worst in him. Soon enough they were flying down the street, at speeds way beyond the speed limit.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 19:48:16</strong>
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				The back window shattering made Nina jump in surprise and fear, her heart seizing for a moment. She was gathering her thoughts and calming down when Tony barked at her, making her jump just as violently, only this time it was away from him and not the exploding window. But she did as he said, and unzipped her purse with shaking hands..there would be time to contemplate his shift in mood later, but she was starting to understand it some. Didn't make it any less painful to bear the brunt of the coldness however. <br><br>The gun sat inside of her handbag, looking sinister all of a sudden. She took the black metal in her hand and mentally went over the instructions he had given her. Nina undid her seatbelt and turned to kneel in her seat. Using the headrest as a brace she carefully talked herself through shooting, taking off the safety. She took a deep breath and prepared for the kickback and the loud noise. Her eyes wanted to close, but she forced them to stay open. BANG BANG BANG She shot three times and stopped, her heart racing. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 20:07:20</strong>
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				Tony's concentration was focused on thre road, but he did draw the .45 colt and shot back as well, seeing Nina freeze up for a moment he sighed. He could expect no less, afterall it wasn't her job and she had never done it before. He did however give her a thumbs up and a smile when she finally fired, managing to hit two of the people in the car.<br><br>The other car tryed to give chase but they easily pulled away, the car more powerful and certainly faster than the other, sometimes he just loved wielding people's doors shut. The remaining people however returned fire, and managed to shoot through the back, nailing tony right in the back of the shoulder which caused him to swerve again. Cursing out loud he moaned and shifted around, glad for the vest he wore but it still hurt anyway. Glancing to Nina he motioned with his head to shoot back, because despite the distance between them, bullets could still travel long distances.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 20:22:38</strong>
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				Nina could see two of the bodies of the people in the car behind them jerk as two of her bullets found their mark. She was shocked she actually hit them, and felt a surge of power as the car fell back and away from them. Tony’s thumbs up and smile made her grin softly through her fear. It was an odd feeling knowing she had shot people. But they were just figures...not even real almost. The man on the ground dying at her feet had been real. This people were just...mannequins. <br><br>Then the bullet showere started again, and she cowered down behind the seat a moment for cover. Once again Tony was hit, causing Nina’s brow to furrow with worry, and anger to start burning in her belly. She was so tired of this. Tired of getting shot at, but even more tired of Tony getting shot. Part of her realized it was better that he got shot, he had the vest. The bullet would have penetrated her flesh like butter. <br><br>When he motioned with his head she nodded and took a deep breath, closing her eyes for just a second. She reopened them and braced her hands as she did before. This time she closed one eye and did her best to concentrate as the fear and anger shook her. She emptied the clip.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 20:30:16</strong>
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				No matter how he moved he couldn't get comfortable with aching from his shoulder, but he remained focused with his eyes on the road, and grinned with Nina came back from hiding and emptied the clip. Glancing in the rearview mirror, he smiled when the driver's head exploded causing the car to swerve, then flipping and rolling several times. But the kast guy crawled out as it stopped, and fired .40 cal rounds back at them, one whizzing right over Nina's head. This pissed him off and he shot back and blew the guy's knee off, and then they kept going.<br><br>Unfortunately they ran into more trouble further down the road, as five people jumped out of a van, opening fire on the car with uzi's and causing alot of noise. Ducking down immediately, he jerked Nina down as well and sighed when there was no more noise, and soon hefted the five seven and sprayed the area with bullets. He heard shouts from up ahead of the car and them, and smiled to himself and braced himself for a peek, his eyes taking it all in as the five lay there wounded or dead. "Fuck! Let's get the hell out of here." Despite the holes in the car it still ran like a beast, and they soon tore off down the highway back to the office.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 20:57:34</strong>
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				The site of the man’s head exploding all over the inside of the windshield made her stomach churn, and a bit to her horror, also made a bit of a smile creep to her face. At least until the bullet whizzed right over her head so close she could feel the heat of it. She ducked down as Tony fired his large gun back at them. Nina’s hands shook, and her breathing was haggard, but her mind was running quickly. She dropped the empty clip as she had been shown, and then pushed a full one home. She hoped that was enough, as the other clips were in a duffel bag. She only had the two Jeff had given her with the gun. <br><br>As Tony drove she reached over to pull the bullet out that was embedded in the vest, shaking her head. She wished there was something she could do to make the pain better she knew he would still feel from the impact. It might not have entered his body, but it was still a hard blow. <br><br>The people rushing out of the van with Uzi’s had been completely unexpected. It was a good thing Tony pulled her down, or she would have been shot by the bullets that pierced her seat. Her hands covered her ears at the deafening shower of bullets around them, and when things finally fell quiet she glanced at Tony. Immediately she got her gun ready, knowing he was going to use that big gun of his to take them out. If he wanted her to shoot, she wanted to be ready…but she wasn’t very confident in her abilities to pop up and shoot like he could. <br><br>Luckily his skill did the job, and they were speeding away. Nina couldn’t believe how easily they were tracked. She looked at Tony, her face white from the stress, but more composed than she had been the other times. She had put the safety back on the gun, but was clenching it tightly. <br><br>“How are they finding us? It’s like someone is telling them where we are.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 21:19:23</strong>
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				The Brazilian/Italian man wanted to know the same thing but said nothing, instead concentrated on getting them to the office safely without incident. Finally they pulled back into the parking lot and he turned the car off, groaning as Nina had pulled the bullet out but thankful. "Thank you." Smiling he glanced at his car his lips going thin, he was pissed because now it looked like shit, even if it did run who the hell wanted to ride in a fucked up car.<br><br>Yawning he shook his head, mind still racing from all that had happened, and it was several minutes before he finally collected himself and got out of the car and opened her door as well. Sighing he made his way back through the building, and back into the room they were in before, tony's boss on the way to finally finish up what they had started a while ago. "We will have to go see Jeff again, I am going to get something fucking huge this time, well and we need a shit load more bullets."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-05-2006, 21:32:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina just nodded as he thanked her for taking out the bullet, letting him think in peace. She could see he was distracted, the wheel of his mind turning. She didn't know what he was thinking about, but she was willing to sit with him and wait as long as he needed. Nina had an urge to reach out to him and lay her hand on his arm, or something....but she was beginning to pick up on the fact that when the violence started he changed. He was coldly professional. Or maybe that's who he was, and he changed the other times, the times when he was warm and kind and funny. She didn't know which was more true, but held back none the less. <br><br>As they sat she tried to get her hands to stop shaking, and took several deep breaths. That had been quite an adrenalin ride to say the least, but it was still nothing compared to the man on the ground, and the vast amount of blood that had accompanied his death. Or the way the blood sprayed through the air. Or the way she saw the end of the barrel of the gun, just like she had with the first murder. <br><br>When he finally collected himself and got out of the car she zipped up her purse and went to open her door, but he already had it open. It was so random. She smiled a thank you though, and climbed out of the car and followed him into the building. <br><br>Nina caught sight of herself in the door. She really was starting to look different. The short hair and the different clothing did make her look like a different person at a glance. She guessed the contacts would help even more, and she had an idea on how to change her make up as well. <br><br>When Tony said they would have to see Jeff again she just nodded. Offering him a soft smile she tilted her head and tried to catch his gaze, hoping to lighten things up . "At least I didn't accidentally shoot one of us...or our gas tank...or an innocent bystander...or a puppy..."&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 15:06:18</strong>
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				Tony could only muster a weak smile at her comment and nod, it seemed he was still so pisssed about the car and everything else, that for now he wasn't over the days events. What he really needed was to sit in a hot tub and chill, perhaps with a sexy female leaning against him, or perhaps more that would really help. Maybe he would call michelle later, because despite the flirting between them so far and his thoughts on Nina, he still only thought of her as a close friend and nothing more. But perhaps eventually things would develop.<br><br>Soon after the two spoke and settled in Tony's boss came through the door again, but this followed by the woman Nina had seen here earlier, none other than Michelle herself. She was quite the beautiful woman, long pretty brown hair that reached her back, with pleasantly tanned skin and beautiful blue eyes. She smiled a very warm hello to tony then took a seat beside him, blue eyes now locked on the older man. <br><br>Yawning as he came through the older agent rubbed his eyes and finally sat down, putting his face in his hands for a moment and sighing softly, and finally he blinked at them and uncovered his face. "I hear you have been busy Tony, and I must confess very proud of your preformance, but for now I feel that someone else should assist you in the protection of Miss Conners." Yawning again he wiped the tired tears from his eyes and shifted around in his seat, eyes finally settling on Nina herself. "Good to see you well miss conners, you certainly look different and done as you were told, now we will conclude the business here so you can be on your way."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 18:06:38</strong>
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				Tony clearly wasn’t ready for the mood to be lightened, so Nina quieted down and gave him his solitude. She just sat quietly and waited, and fortunately didn’t have long to wait. The older agent entered, along with a beautiful woman. Nina couldn’t help it, and her eyes flicked to Tony to see his reaction. She heard the warm hello the woman gave him, but still watched him. <br><br>When the older agent spoke though, she forced her eyes back to him. Someone else to help Tony? She didn’t want anyone else with them…she had just started to relax around Tony, she didn’t have an easy time around people she didn’t know. And suddenly she realized it was going to be this beautiful woman with the luxurious long hair. Long hair Nina could have competed with a few hours ago. Her hand snuck up to toy with the back of her short locks, realizing just how short they were. She had been starting to really like the cut, and how it made her long neck even longer…but now she felt…less attractive. <br><br>The man had spoken to her, and she merely nodded and smiled softly to show she’d heard him. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 18:24:58</strong>
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				Until the door opened he had been sitting there throwing glances at Nina, and despite his liking the new haircut, he mourned the loss of the long hair. His fingers rapped hard on the table until finally the door opened, a small smile given to his boss, then eyes flicking to michelle and grinning at her. It was clear to see they were closer than just fellow co workers, something michelle had made sure of the first time, and every since then on and off for them for different reasons. Despite his old lover's presence he was aware of Nina as well, mind now reeling at the possibilities this brought out, he certainly wouldn't mind company from them both. But soon he cursed himself for such thoughts, and silently he wondered how Nina took michelle's presence, they both liked each other and now things seemed odd once more. Damn his boss to hell. Sighing he glanced at michelle as she sat down, and groaned as he cracked his neck and stretched himself out, his muscular frame even more clear now. At them mention of extra help he looked to michelle then to Nina, a frown resting on his lips for the moment, then finally he looked to his boss. "Is this nessecary, despite the fact both of the women's company is welcome, I think the situation is awkward enough as it is." Tony was slightly confused at his feelings now that this was brought to light, what if michelle now tagged along, what did this mean for both of the women and especially himself. On one hand michelle knew him well way more than Nina, but on the other Nina had flirted with him, and he could tell she was slightly jealous and intimidated and put out. What would become of any possible relationship with Nina now, and would the one with michelle only grow if she was at his side? He really didn't know, but there was nothing he could do really.<br><br>Michelle also glanced over Nina and smiled, she was a very pretty women, and she had noticed the look Nina had given tony before. Of course this made her slightly jealous of her, even though they weren't an item or lovers at the moment, it seemed tony always came back and the same for her. Yet she did feel she was imposing on them somehow, who knew why but it was there, however she was doing her job and couldn't do anything about .<br><br>The older man took all the engery and words spoken in and sighed, knowing better than to do such to all of them, but it was already done so he could do nothing. Glancing up at Nina he smiled weakly and motioned her to follow him. "If you will follow me Miss Conners, we need only take your picture now, then your I.D. and everything else should be in order." Once the two were gone tony and michelle were free to chat about whatever, they he could imagine what it would be about.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 18:53:09</strong>
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				Nina again just nodded silently to the older agent, and stood gracefully, though she felt anything but graceful in the presence of the beautiful woman. She gave both Michelle and Tony a polite smile, her eyes lingering on Tony's for just a moment before turning. He had tried to talk his boss out of this. Did that mean anything? Maybe he and the other woman were just friends. It was obvious from their subtle reactions to each other that they had some sort of friendship or something. <br><br>Quietly she followed the older man from the room, very curious as to what Tony and the woman would talk about while she was gone, and not liking it one bit.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 19:36:34</strong>
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				Tony's boss had Nina in and out in only a few minutes, now she had a driver's license with the new picture, and also some legal documents for proof of who she was, and of course a social security card as well. Once they were done he led her through the maze of passages again, and soon he was knocking on the door, then opened it and motioned her inside. Sighing he glanced at michelle and tony and smiled, wondering silently what they had been doing while he was gone. Taking a seat he motioned Nina to a chair and rested his chin on the tops of his hands.<br><br>At first the time alone with michelle was uncomfortable, for reason he felt like he was betraying Nina, which was ridiculous since michelle had known him longer. Finally the silence was broken, and of course michelle flirted with him even sitting in his lap, and confessing that she was happy to be assigned with him. Of course she promised not to battle with Nina, or do anything unprofessional in her presence, which pleased him and gave him some relief. Yet he was still confused to his feelings, and still mourning the loss of Nina's hair, he was at war in his mind on how to handle it. Sighing he chatted with her, and eventually getting her out of his lap, luckily just in time for when his boss and Nina showed back up. "Are you done?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 19:56:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As Nina was led through the passageways, her mind raced about the new situation. She had gone so long with her self-imposed isolation from the rest of the world, and hadn't found any man that remotely interested her, and now that she had, there was going to be a beautiful woman around every minute. Nina had been developing feelings for Tony, and new she just didn’t know what to do. She may have nothing to worry about, or, this new woman might catch his eye if she hadn’t already. They obviously knew each other, and worked together, so she had one up on Nina already. <br><br>Nina had been scared to fully open up to Tony as it was. He was enough of an enigma already, and now she had to try and interpret not only his feelings for her, if there were any, but what he thought of the female agent. She felt like she could cry. Nina had really hoped she might have a chance with him, and had even been flirting. Nina had contemplated taking a risk…but now she was very unsure of herself again. <br><br>They headed back to the room and Nina did her best to keep her face even and neutral, but didn’t succeed completely. She was reverting back to hiding behind her shell, but did give Tony a lingering glance. Nina didn’t want to hide anymore, but was scared to death of being hurt. But Tony...he might be worth the risk. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 20:13:18</strong>
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				Once everyone was settled in the older man finally nodded to tony's question. "Yes we are, and I think we are finally done here, so if all of you are ready you can leave. Oh and here tony the packet of stuff, a brief outline of where you will be staying, resources available, etc." Fliciking eyes back and forth between them he smiled. "Oh and you will be financial compensated for your car." Standing he shook hands with all, then disappeared out the door. The silence settling in once more on the room.<br><br>Tony listened to all his boss had to say, and didn't seem very pleased with the circumstances as it were, he hard enough time with feeling for Nina without michelle and vice versa. Sighing he nodded his head and yawned, then stretched and glanced at the two women, a little uncomfortable in both their presence. Shrugging he stood and smiled at them both. "Well, let's go visit Jeff again shall we?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 20:28:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina's smile was a bit meloncholy, remembering the last visit to Jeff and the intimate flirting, the touch on her back, and the lips on her skin. She highly doubted any of that would be taking place now. With a deep breath of courage she turned to the woman she felt intimidated by and held out her hand, trying to give her a friendly smile. No one had introduced them. She tried to raise her normally soft voice to a more conversational level. <br><br>"Hello, I'm Nina...but I suppose you knew that."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 20:46:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Michelle smiled as tony motioned them out, she could think of nothing better than to be assigned with tony, afterall they did have wuite the history. Nina's hand sort of shocked her and she jumped, then sighed and blinked at her and finally held out a hand as well. "Good to meet you, I am Agent Ross, or just call me Michelle." Turning to tony she poked him and grinned. "From what I heard Jeff loaded you down last time, but dear I hope he has something for me, that last pistol was a piece of crap." Blue eyes twinkling she followed him out the door.<br><br>Since they didn't seem to be moving out the door, he stood in the middle of it, watching the two talk and glance at each other. But he did chuckle at michelle's nervous jump. "Calm down woman, so good you will do if your that jumpy, I can't have you shooting me in the back." Grinning he smiled at Nina as well, giving her a quick wink so michelle wouldn't see, all in all he liked teasing both of them alot. "Well great now that we all know each other, let's get the hell out of here." Sighing he ran fingers through his hair, and slowly led them down the hall then turning, and after a minute or two arrived at Jeff's door again.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 20:53:33</strong>
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				Nina was surprised to see the female agent jump, and it made her jump as well. It seemed to take a minute for the woman to return her greeting and take her hand, something Nina found curious. She shook the woman’s hand and then watched as Michelle teased Tony about their last trip to Jeff. She wondered what else Michelle had heard. One thing Nina noticed was Michelle’s blue eyes…Tony had suggested blue contacts for Nina…was there a connection she wondered?<br><br>Tony’s wink did make her smile softly, but it was a bit reserved. She was still uncertain of the situation, and didn’t know where everyone stood with each other. Gracefully and quietly she followed down the halls to Jeff’s again. Partway there her curiosity was just too great, and she turned to Michelle, again forcing her voice to a decent volume. “Have you and Tony worked together before, Michelle?”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 21:03:36</strong>
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				She smiled the whole time going down the hall behind tony, the man really did have a fabulous backside, one she had seen nude before of course but still wonderful. Smiling she turned to Nina and peerd at her, wondering what motive she had for her questions, but typical michelle she shrugged it off and nodded. "Yes we have several times." Glancing back to toyn she beamed at him, now a little less nervous, Nina didn't seem that bad afterall.<br><br>Tony groaned at Nina's question, it was clear a little competition was going on, and both seemed a little jealous of the other. This was exactly why he didn't want this, not wanting his actions with one woman causing hurt to the other, he had already flirted with Nina and liked her but he had done far more with michelle before Nina came along. Sighing he knocked on the metal door and waited, beaming as Jeff appeared and smiled at him, then motioning them inside quickly. "We're back my man, seems we have someone else tagging along, what you got for Michelle here?"<br><br>Jeff smiled seeing both the beautiful women behind tony and nudged him, chuckling to himself then nodding his head. "I see, well let me see here, let me browse around for a moment."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 21:12:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Just as Nina always held back to follow, she notice Michelle doing the same. Was Michelle checking him out? She couldn’t be sure without obviously looking, which she wasn’t about to do. But there was no way Nina could miss the way Michelle beamed at Tony after answering her question. Nina felt a clench in her gut. Michelle was beautiful and had worked with him several times before, and they teased each other…they knew each other well she guessed. Was there more?<br><br>In response to the answer Nina just smiled politely and then looked away. She clasped her hands in front of her, a nervous habit she had started to drop with Tony, but now was coming back. Even if Tony and Michelle were just professional partners, Michelle’s presence made her feel like an awkward and shy teenager, no matter how pretty Nina herself might be. Old insecurities were hard to kick. <br><br>When they entered the weapons vault Nina held to the back, letting the two agents go forward and get their weapons. She doubted she would be given anything else, especially now that there was another agent on the job, but she wouldn’t relinquish her little black gun without a fight. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 21:24:25</strong>
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				Tony was relieved when he got to go back with Jeff to the vaults and look around, even getting to select the big gun he had been loooking for, but so far everything seemed ordinary to him. Soon they he spotted the H&amp;K UMP, and also snatched up a AK-47 the worlds most popular assualt rifle, and the biggest seller of all guns anywhere in the world. Grinning he thanked Jeff and loaded up some bullets, three duffle bags worth, then headed out to greet the women again. "Check this shit out, freaking awesome isn't it?" Smiling he held out both guns to the ladies to look over.<br><br>Jeff sighed as he searched the vaults, then finally settled on a Beretta M92F, and also a Glock 30 for Michelle. Grinning he loaded alot of bullets for both and walked back out to meet her, holding them out and letting her inspect them. He also brought Nina loads more bullets for her gun. "That should get you by for a long time, or hopefully anyway see you guys later."<br><br>Michelle tapped her foot to the floor and sighed, waiting for the men to appear again, and was rewarded with tony's presence followed by Jeff. Glancing over the guns she nodded, giving him a smile and nudging him. "Finally quality mechandise, well let's get going shall we?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 21:35:52</strong>
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				She felt the silence between her and Michelle awkward as the men disappeared to go shopping for weaponry, but couldn’t think of a thing to say. It was still hard for her to fill the silence with Tony, someone she considered a good friend, let alone with a woman she felt inferior to, whether she should or not. Soon though, the men appeared and the silence was broken. <br><br>Nina nodded softly to Jeff when he handed her more clips, apparently she was going to be allowed to keep her weapon despite the addition of the other agent. ”Thank you.” <br><br>The nudge between the two of them caused her eyes to go to the floor again. What was wrong with her? Why was she this threatened? There had never really been the promise of anything between her and Tony…a hint maybe, and definitely hope…but really nothing more. Quietly she followed whoever led, out of the room. Idly she wondered who was going to be driving, and who would be sitting where. She felt like a silly little schoolgirl and mentally kicked herself. <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 21:48:55</strong>
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				Noticing Nina's subdued attitude he moved over to her and gave her a nudge, then smiled and walked beside her letting michelle lead the way, perhaps he liked the woman he hadn't been with the most. For reason men were just like that always wanting more and everyone. Grinning as they stepped out into the parking lot, his beautiful Evo six sitting there, solid white and looking stunning. Sighing he hastily climbed in but only after opening Nina's door and motioning her in, then opening michelle's in the back. As he climbed in he sighed softly, his anger over the other car almost gone now, and quickly he starts the engine and they pull out onto the road. For reason a need for speed overtakes him and they quickly approach one hundred and sixty miles an hour, the car rocketing past everyone on the highway. "God I love this, oh right we're staying in a hotel until tomorrow." Smiling he mashes the gas pedal harder.<br><br>Despite what most people would think or assume, michelle doesn't look angry or put out at all by letting Nina ride up front, and enjoys the spacious backseta to herself. At least it was a four door this time, tony had a habit of owning street racing cars, well that and other nice things. Sighing she rubbed her eyes and closed one eye, that is until tony sped up and caused her to poke him. "Damn speed demon slow down."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 21:59:39</strong>
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				Nina tilted her head slightly and smiled with subtle warmness at him when he gave her the little nudge. It was a small gesture on his part, but it did mean something to her, putting her a little more at ease. She was surprised when he walked next to her and motioned for her to sit in the front. Nina slipped into the seat and buckled her belt. <br><br>Of course he had to push the speed. Nina stared at the dash and tried to ignore the rapidly passing by scenery. <em>Deal or die deal or die deal or die&nbsp; </em> That’s what he had said, but at these speeds she had a hard time suppressing the panic. She found she could handle up to one-hundred without too much of a problem, even kind of enjoyed it…but every ten miles over than notched her fear one level higher. At one-hundred and sixty she was gripping the door handle with one hand, and the edge of the seat with the other. Her face was pale, but she turned it away from Tony hoping he wouldn’t see. She was very grateful to Michelle for saying something, and hoped he would listen and not feel the need to be macho and speed up. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 22:30:49</strong>
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				Tony grinned and raised a brow as his cell phone rang. "Hello? What's baby, yeah I know, yeah alright bye." Sighing he sped up and looked in the mirror at Michelle. "Hey got stuff to do before tonight lighten up, besides pro dirver behind the wheel baby." Winking at her in the rearview mirror, he turned to Nina and grinned to himself and shook his head. A frown forme on his lips though as a crotch rocket sped up and seemed to be following them, groaning tony bit his bottom lip and cursed softly, there was no way they were fucking this car up. "We got company six o clock." The motorcyle pulled up in front of them and stopped, the rider getting off the bike and walking towards the car. Eyes widening tony got out of the car, his hand near the S&amp;W 500 magnum Jeff had given him, and slowly he approached the other man. The ended up fighting and rolling around on the ground, then at the last moment after both were bloodied, he managed to get his gun and kicked the man in the face. Getting to his feet he stepped back, aiming the gun at the man's head, then with deafening bokm the gun went off. Brains and blood spraying everywhere. Luckily he got none of it on him, and nonchantly got back in the car. "What a damn waste, that was a nice bike." Sighing he moved around the bike and took off, not going as fast as before.<br><br>Michelle frowned when tony didn't slown down and poked him again, but they're interaction was stopped by the bike, and her whipped around to gaze at the man on the crotch rocket. Quickly pulling out her gun her eyes widened as well as the man got off and slowly approached them. She was about to get out of the car but tony beat her to it, and she looked on worriedly from her seat, he seemed to be fairing well enough on his own. She did frown and sigh as he came back, lip busted and nose bleeding and nudged him. "So where are we headed now?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-06-2006, 22:46:02</strong>
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				When the cycle appeared Nina briefly wondered why Tony just didn’t run him over as he slowed, then realized he didn’t want to mess up another one of his cars. That, or maybe he wasn’t sure if the man was a threat yet. He was approaching him without shooting. As they fell to the ground in a fight Nina turned to Michelle to see if she was going to do anything. It seemed she wasn’t, and Nina grew quite worried for Tony. <br><br>But she should have known better it seemed. Tony kicked the man in the face and then stepped back. This time she was able to look away before the brains and skull had a chance to become another slide for the slideshow of horrors that came on whenever she closed her eyes. She jumped at the giant boom the hefty gun put out. She shivered and scrunched her eyes closed, the image of the man on the ground at her feet clear as if she were reliving it. She opened her eyes and looked down at her hands, not daring to look out the windshield to the man on the ground.<br><br>Thank god when Tony got back on the car it seemed the only blood on him was his own on his face. Not knowing what else to do in the shaky moment of another attempt, she reverted back to wanting to make things better somehow. The only way she knew to do that was to take care of Tony. She pulled some tissues from the pack in her purse and leaned over to gently blot at the blood on his lip and nose, not even thinking twice about it. She listened, curious to the answer to Michelle’s question. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 15:15:35</strong>
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				Smiling he turned and looked to Nina and wiggled eyebrows at her as she leaned in. "Dammit woman easy." His lip was burning badly and quite irritating, not to mention his nose was throbbing, but despite it he still managed to keep them on the road and safe. When Nina was done he grinned at her and sighed softly. "Sorry about that, but shit like that brings out the monster in me." Flicking his lovely gaze to Michelle he smiled. "To a suit shop I know, had some suits made am picking them up, I've got to look fly woman damn." Grinning at them both he yawned and ruffled his hair. "So where do you ladies want to go to tonight? We're suppose live as normally as possible now."<br><br>Michelle poked him for his comment and shook her head. "Hell if I know tony, where ever doesn't matter to me." Crossing her arms over her chest she sighed and closed one eye.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 16:52:51</strong>
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				She smiled gently, a little amused at his complaining. Nina met his eyes briefly...as tough as he was he could handle a little stinging. When she was done she sat back in her seat and shook her head softly at his apology. “It’s alright. I know you are under a lot of pressure.”&nbsp; <br><br>Where could they go…well dancing was certainly out of the question. Where could one man could go with two women? It didn’t seem like living normally, though Tony was good looking enough it could be for him. Nina guessed any man would love to have two women on his arm, and Tony was probably no exception.&nbsp; “We could just go get a drink somewhere.”<br><br>A drink. God that sounded good…and needed. It had been far to long since she had partaken of alcohol. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 17:12:16</strong>
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				He smiled and turned around poking Michelle in the side, then grinning at her and giving her a wink. "Lighten up grumpy ass, sounds good to be we all get drunk and act stupid, shit but somewhere safe know of any places either of you?" Sighing softly he bit his bottom lip while thinking, still pissed at his situation with both of them, why couldn't he just have one beautiful woman to worry about?! Shaking his head he shrugged and yawned. "According to the pile of papers the boss gave us, we're suppose to be staying in a hotel tonight, damn what fun those freaking beds are miserable." <br><br>Michelle squealed and glared at tony playfully, then poked him back about the grumpy ass comment. "Why do you have to make bad comments about my ass? Anyway sounds good get drunk and through caution and our inhibitions to the wind." Grinning she leaned back in the seat and nodded. "God I know you would think they were made of stone."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 17:24:40</strong>
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				When Tony asked if either of them knew a place she softly spoke, but not sure if they would be able to hear her. It was particularly quiet; she had intended to speak much louder. “My first time to New York, remember?”<br><br>She then quieted down, listening to their easy banter. They came across as knowing each other quite well. They even teased and flirted, and she idly wondered if he had ever taken Michelle dancing. With a soft sigh she turned her head to the window, her hand subconsciously coming to toy with the edge of her short hair, very much missing her long thick wavy locks. Would they really get drunk and throw inhibitions to the wind? That didn’t seem very safe…and she remembered the way Tony had snapped at her when she made him that drink the first time. FBI Agents were impossible to understand. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 17:30:11</strong>
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				Yawning he shrugged and sighed softly. "Actually I think I will go out myself, you ladies can do whatever, michelle is just as capable to protect you as I am." Running fingers through his short hair he glanced Nina's way, and saw how subdued she was and unsociable. "What's wrong?" His hazel brown eyes searched her face with worry for a moment, then he turned back to the road and stretched out a little. "Well I don't know about you two, but I could go for some music, hope you like rap for a while." Soon the sounds of G Unit were filling the car, the system thumping and making the car bounce, the song was none other than My Buddy talking about guns.<br><br>Michelle snorted and glared at him from her seat then sighed. "Alright I guess, we girls will find something to do, perhaps find a couple of handsome men to spend the night with." Grinning she nudged him and stretched out as well, high heeled shoe moving to the beat of the song.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 17:52:27</strong>
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				When Tony asked her what was wrong and searched her face, she felt bad for being so shy. She smiled timidly and shook her head. “Nothing is wrong…I just…” She let her words die away. It was hard to talk to Tony sometimes when they were alone, and having Michelle there made it all the more difficult. How could she tell him the truth, that she was attracted to him, and had wanted to get to know him better? How was she supposed to tell him that he made her want to try and come out of her shell? She couldn’t say these things in private, let alone in the car. <br><br>It wasn’t that she disliked Michelle…on the contrary she seemed quite nice. That almost made it worse. If she could find some reason to dislike her it would be easier. But there was no reason. She seemed smart, beautiful, funny, capable, and confident. And she had long beautiful hair. And her most recent comment actually made Nina laugh softly. Right, they would find a couple of men. There was only one man she was interested in, and as far as she knew, no one was aware of it. She didn’t know if Tony knew or not. <br><br>The one thing she was certain of is that she couldn’t just fade away. She wasn’t the type to fight for a man, but it didn’t mean she had to hide either. She had to at least <em>try</em> to be sociable. She looked at Tony and grinned softly, trying to keep the teasing nature in the car going.&nbsp; She nudged his elbow with her own. “Just don't forget me while your out, or I just might go with Michelle's plan.” <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 18:10:27</strong>
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				Sighing softly he shrugged and poked Nina back but his face was serious, he didn't really know if he wanted to be in a relationship with anyone, and merely looked at Nina and play frowned. "Do whatever you want, there are plenty of hot men out there." Yawning he stretched and poked Michelle back. "Damn it enough with the poking, you girls can find some men, and I'll find a woman or two maybe even three." Finally they pulled into a shop off the side of the street, and tony quickly got out and went inside, then a few minutes later came back out with his arms loaded down. Quickly putting the stuff in the car he rubbed his eyes and got in. "Got to hurry ladies the night is upon us, and that's when all the fun starts." Racing off into the night he headed for their hotel.<br><br>Michelle pouted and poked him back just for fun. "Now who's grumpy, fine we'll go out and have fun and you can do the same, but don't wait for us someone's bound to take interest." Stretching out she poked Nina and grinned at her. "Don't worry I know this one club, very high end and all where rich men hang out, oh and some of the most gorgeous men you've ever seen." Smiling she watched him go in the store, eyes widening as he came back out with all the stuff.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 19:24:57</strong>
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				Nina laughed softly as Michelle's offer as Tony went inside. She turned sideways in the seat so she could speak beter with the attractive woman.&nbsp; It sounded like something more 'cruisey' and like a singles place. Very not her.&nbsp; She cleared her throat and forced her volume higher again, and smiled bashfully. "I...I'm not really a club person, I had been thinking of something quieter. But if you really want to go I will....I'm not sure what to wear to something like that though."<br><br>She didn't want to bore Michelle. Nina couldn't help but wonder if Tony needed a break from her, and that's why he was going off on his own. Technically he had been 'working' since they met. She was a job, she had to keep reminding herself of that. She hoped it was for other reasons, but didn't know him well enough to guess what they might be. When he appeared she stifled a laugh at the amount of clothing he had purchased...he did seem to like nice things. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 20:24:20</strong>
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				It didn't take them long to get to the hotel much to the pleasure of Tony, all he wanted to do was get drunk, well and perhaps get lucky as well though he didn;t mention to anyone. Sighing softly as they pulled into the ritzy place, he opened their doors and started gathering his stuff, no longer able to carry nina's because of all his stuff. Gritting his teeth he hefted it all, and slowly made his way inside hopefully followed by the other two. At the desk he met the desk clerk, a young blonde woman who too bust sputtering and knocking things over to hurry up, which he just sighed and shook his head at. Glancing at them he yawned and handed them their key. "Here you two are staying together in the same room, hurry up and get ready some I can take you to your car." Tony nearly leaped up the steps, taking three at a time and soon opening his door and disappearing inside.<br><br>Michelle nearly fell trying to keep up with tony and groaned, what the hell was he in such a rush for? Sighing she helped Nina gather her things then followedtony inside. Looking around the place she let out a low whistle, the freaking place was nice to say the least. Glancing at her key and listening to tony she nodded her head, then watched him nearly jump upstairs. Shrugging at Nina she took her hand and led her upstairs, then slowly inserted the key and opened the door, glancing around the room and smiling. "Damn this is nice, come on let's get ready, I'll help you pick something out you may even get lucky tonight."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 20:36:51</strong>
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				Nina had suspected she would be rooming with Michelle. She was a both disappointed and relieved at the same time. She and Tony hadn’t really shared a room yet, and she wanted to keep some sense of modesty. Sure, that sleepy morning she had wandered practically nude into the kitchen, but that had been entirely accidental. But she also enjoyed his company, as moody as he could be, and she would miss it. They had spent almost every minute together…but it hadn’t bothered her at all. And yet, she was glad for the break so she could sort out all of the confusing crap in her head. She wasn’t prepared to experience the hurt of losing someone again, and if she didn’t let herself get close to anyone, she wouldn’t have to. <br><br>Nina very capably carried her bags up to the room she and Michelle would share. Tony certainly seemed eager to get away on his own, and she gave his disappearing back a disappointed glance. Turning she followed Michelle into the room. She was about ready to agree with Michelle that it was nice, when Michelle made the comment about getting lucky. Nina’s cheeks reddened and she shook her head, smiling sheepishly. “That will not be happening…but I will take your help in choosing something.” Nina was not the type to fall into bed with a stranger. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 21:03:02</strong>
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				Tony practically through his stuff down on the bed and stripped, a smile gracing his lips as he quickly headed for the shower, that is after he unpacked his deodorant and stuff. The hot water felt good on his skin, little beads of water running down his muscular chest, the shampoo refreshing his dark hair causing him to sigh. Soon he was out of the shower, and quickly dressed in one of his new tailored suits, and squirted some cologne on and straightened out anything that didn't look right. Soon he was outside of Michelle's and Nina's door knocking on it.<br><br>Michelle glanced at Nina and shook her head. "Relax girl when's the last time you had sex anyway?! I mean come on everybody needs a good uncomplicated fuck every now and then, just trust me you won't be disappointed." Sighing she shook her head and quickly undressed, oblivious to Nina's presence as her nude was before her, and she quickly got in the shower, and before Nina knew the beautiful was out again with a towel wrapped around her. "Hurry up and I will help you pick something out." Disappearing out the door to go see tony, see nearly ran into him and smiled up at him, seeming oblivious to the fact she was naked underneath the towel. "Hello handsome."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 21:15:26</strong>
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				&nbsp;She didn't know now to respond to Michelle's question, both because of the question itself, and because of the way Michelle had no qualms about walking in front of her in various states of undress. She'd only been with one man, let alone never having had an 'uncomplicated fuck'. She was quite passionate with her husband; borderline addicted to the physical aspect of their relationship, but had stopped it all when he died. Drinking had taken it's place. Luckily there was a knock on the door, saving her from answering the question. <br><br>Nina couldn't help but cast a lingering glance to Tony, her eyes moving on their own from the top of his form to the bottom and back up again. He looked even more handsome than usual. She wondered if the casual easiness with which Michelle appeared in a towel in front of him meant something. She smiled softly and gave him a short nod as a hello, if he was even looking at her with Michelle being half naked, more than half naked, in front of him. She quietly spoke to Michelle. "I won't be long. Just pick what you think would be appropriate."<br><br>She went into the still steamy restroom with her cosmetics and toiletries bag, and started the water. As she stepped under the shower she wondered what Tony had planned that required him to look so nice...and who he would be with. She tried not to linger, but the water was relaxing. Not sure how many minutes had passed; she stepped out, wrapping a towel around her hair and another around her body. As she towel dried her hair she looked for the clothes she had expected Michelle to bring into the restroom.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 21:23:06</strong>
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				Tony squealed and his face turned red as he saw michelle before him, then peered ta Nina which made it worse. "What the hell are you doing in the hallway with no clotheson?! Nevermind I don't want to know, but hurry up and get ready." Sighing he covered his face and leaned against the door, waving to Nina and watching her head for the bathroom. Rubbing his eyes and cracking his neck and back he groaned happily as his bones popped. Before long he headed downstairs to wait, glancing over at the desk clerk and smiling and moving over to talk to her, she now seemed not as shy and more easy to talk to. He spent the remaining time talking to her while waiting for the two women. <br><br>Michelle squeaked as well and glared at him playfully. "Just coming to see if you were ready so relax." Poking him she sighed and wiped hair from her face, then sighed and shook her head as Nina disappeared into the bathroom. Once tony was gone she went about collecting clothes that would look good for Nina, and entered the bathroom and layed them down. While she waited for Nina she got dressed herself, and Nina would find her sitting on the bed when she came out.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 21:43:45</strong>
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				Nina spied the clothes and looked them over as she finished drying her hair with the towel. Caring for the shorter hair was the major plus she had found so far. It took no time to shampoo and condition, and drying it was a breeze. Once it was mostly dry she looked in the mirror. Should she take a chance on her look? Look different? On the wall of the salon she had seen a photo of a woman with a similar cut, and it was slicked back, looking very elegant and sexy. Deciding she needed to try and loosen up even more, she went for it. She parted the short hair down the side and slicked it close to the skull, adding a small rippling wave. It was very severe…but she had to admit it was striking. Her expressive and deep eyes seemed even larger, and she didn’t even have makeup on yet. The make-up she applied heavier than normal as well. A very smoky eye with red lipstick. The clothes Michelle had chosen were black, so it would coordinate well. <br><br>Having finished the hair and make-up, she pulled on the black stockings, thong, and then the black fitted skirt. It was a bit shorter than she normally wore, about four inches above the knee, but it did show off her figure and legs. When she saw the blouse she realized why there was no bra anywhere to be seen. It was a silver satin halter top with a draped cowl neckline that dipped deep into her cleavage. The overall look was definitely high end singles club. She looked....expensive.<br><br>Nina got rather nervous rather quickly. The image in the mirror looked like another person…like something out of a magazine almost. It wasn’t really her…but maybe part of who she always dreamed of being. She zipped on a pair of black leather knee boots, she did love her boots, and appeared before Michelle. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-06-2006, 21:52:57</strong>
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				After having flirted and even getting the girl's number at the desk he sighed and glanced at his watch, then bid her goodnight and headed back upstairs. Once at there door he knocked, and found the door wasn't completely shut so he opened it, peering around inside and flicking his gaze to michelle on the bed. "Are you two ready yet?" Sighing he went over and sat on the bed popposite her and waited for Nina, eyes widening as she came out his eyes flicking over her new look. She looked damned good, but he said nothing of it or at least not at first. Smiling he clapped his hands and practically beamed at them. "Hot damn let's get going then."<br><br>Michelle grinned as tony came in and went over to sit beside him, though she did keep some distance between them. She beamed as Nina came out and went over to her, glancing her over and giving her a thumbs up. "Damn girl you look good, the men will be falling all over you, well let's go someone is damn impatient." Picking up her purse she motioned tony out the door.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>04-06-2006, 17:43:35</strong>
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				Nina felt awfully exposed with her back and shoulders completely bare in the silver halter, especially without her long hair to cover them. But she had caught the way Tony's eyes had widened and looked her over. It of course made her blush like always, but it also made the hint of a smile curl her lips. She wished very much he was coming with them, even if it meant sharing the time with Michelle too. And it wasn't just the fact that she truly liked him, he made her feel safe as well. She had no doubts as to Michelle's skills and abilities, but Tony had gone out of his way to keep her alive...and comforted. <br><br>Nina also smiled at Michelle's thumbs up. Of course Michelle had picked the clothing, so she was of course likely to approve. At Michelle's comment Nina shyly popped a bare shoulder up in a small shrug, and spoke softly. "They can fall all they want, I'm not picking any of them up." <br><br>She spritzed on a bit of her peach scented perfume, and checked her freshly brushed and flossed teeth for lipstick, then picked up her small black handbag. "I'm ready."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 15:41:56</strong>
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				Tony's shocking hazel eyes glanced from one woman to the other and sighed, they were already arguing or in a way at least. Yawning he glanced over Nina one more time, then grinned as she smiled at him, wondering what it would have been like if michelle weren't here. Sighing he shrugged it off and nudged michelle playfully. "I don't think she's as loose as you are." Poking her and dodging out of the way he disappeared down the hallway.<br><br>Michelle placed her head in her hands and sighed softly then shook her head. "Whatever let's get going, at least you look half way decent." Eyes snapping to tony as he looked at her, her face reddening slightly at his comment, but she faced him and looked him straight in the eyes. "You would know." Motioning Nina out the door then closing it with a snap.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 16:45:21</strong>
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				<br><br>Nina was glad to see his grin, she always liked it. It made her smile grow a bit larger as they made to leave. She thought his comment to Michelle might be a touch over the line, but it was just teasing so she didn't think much of it. But when Michelle made her comment back to him, 'you would know', it hit Nina like a Mack truck what it meant. They had slept together. <br><br>She stopped walking for a couple of seconds, completely stunned, her mouth dropping open. Composing herself she closed her mouth and her feet started working again, but she felt like she had been smacked and she looked away from both of them. It wasn't jealousy that flared, but something else. She felt an odd sense of hurt that she intelligently knew she had absolutely no right to feel, and even more of an a feeling of inferiority around the beautiful Michelle. Michelle was gorgeous and easy...how could Nina compete with that combination? And Tony constantly flirted with women with his winks and his smiles, was he just as easy as Michelle? Was his flirting with Nina an attempt to just fuck her? <br><br>She felt very stupid. The times he had comforted had made her think somewhere in the far reaches of her mind that maybe there might be a seed that could grow into something if they handled things the right way. But now...now she just felt naive.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 16:54:53</strong>
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				Michelle's comment infuriated him greatly, his hazel eyes blazing as she spoke those words, this was why he had not wanted her to come along himself and Nina were fine without her. Flicking eyes to Nina though he saw her stop and sighed, god what she must think of him now, but he had little time to fix it now since they were leaving. But tony was just as good at hurting poeple who threw words at him. "Not anymore bitch, my greatest plus was leaving you." Stomping off down the stairs he glanced at Nina ans shook his head, his voice trailing up to them both harshly. "Hurry up goddamn it, I don't have al fucking night to wait."<br><br>Michelle was stunned and nearly tripped as she watched Nina, a realization forming in her mind now, one that dumbfounded her and made her frown. Nina liked tony really liked him, and now it seemed because of her she had fucked it up at least a little. Sighing he went over and patted her hand comfortingly, any doubts Nina had about tony were not well founded, he was straight laced and painfully professional at times. She had just reacted out of anger, which flared up a little again at tony's biting words, then she slowly started to cry because the words had hurt. For a long time they been together and it had been wonderful, but she had fucked it up a real good thing, tony was everything any woman could want but she couldn;'t have it anymore. Gathering herself she smiled sadly at Nina. "I'm sorry, whatever your thinking it isn't true, I fucked it up not him."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 17:16:31</strong>
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				Nina was even more shocked as the exchange took place. Now she realized it must have been more than a fuck..or series of fucks. They had been together as a couple, and he had left her for some reason. And with the harsh and hateful words being thrown back and forth it was clear it must have been at least somewhat serious, and feeling had been deeply hurt on both sides. <br><br>It seemed to be an evening of shocking moments as Michelle started to softly cry. Nina held back with her, not sure what to do to comfort her, but not able to just coldly walk away. Tony could wait. His words had been hurtful, but Nina guessed they came from his own injured place. He had struck out like someone wounded. Michelle confirmed Nina's suspicions with her words that it had been her fault, that she had fucked it up...she implied she had hurt him. Nina was confused, and had even less of an idea who Tony was than she did before, but maybe he wasn't easy like that after all...it was just something else she didn't know about him.&nbsp; <br><br>Nina felt awkward and unsure what to say. All she knew is that they apparantly had some sort of intense relationship that Michelle had fucked up, causing Tony to leave her. And Nina guessed there were still feelings there on both sides, or things couldn't have gone this bad this quick.&nbsp; She bit her lip and tenatively met Michelle's eyes, her voice very low. "I don't...It's none of my business...just...let's just go get a drink...okay?"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 17:43:56</strong>
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				Tony groaned and immedediately felt bad for hurting michelle's feelings, despite the hurt and anger there he was still a good person, and somewhere down inside of him he could admit he still cared for her. Of course he would never admit this to her face. Yawning he made his way down the steps, leaning against the wall then going to pull the car around, having it waiting when they came down.<br><br>Michelle lost in the moment wrapped an arm around Nina, then leaned on her and cryed softly, her blue eyes coming up to search Nina's face for a moment. "It's okay I'm sorry, let's just go for now." Sighing she wiped the tears away and rearranged her face, her walk proud and purposeful, a smile gracing her lips as tony waited for them in the car.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 18:05:22</strong>
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				Michelle wrapping an arm around her and leaning on her for comfort was yet another surprise. Nina brought an arm up to embrace her softly, letting her cry on her shoulder, but felt a bit awkward about it. But she had nothing against Michelle, and didn't want to see her hurting. Nina didn't like to see anyone hurting, and did the best she could to ease Michelle's pain. When Michelle looked at her Nina was struck by how pretty her eyes were. Her blue ones. The color Tony had suggested for her contacts. Now she wondered why. Nina just smiled softly.&nbsp; "No need to be sorry. Don't worry, we'll have fun tonight. We can dance, and drink, and flirt...just because I won't bring a man home doesn't mean I won't have fun."&nbsp; Nina didn't really want to flirt and have fun with other men, but she felt bad for Michelle, and would try and help her have a good time.<br><br>She watched as Michelle adopted a confident demeanor. Hadn't she herself done the same thing a thousand times? Adopted a posture and facial expression that hid the aching hurt? It made her wonder what other people might be hiding. Nina followed Her to the car and climbed in the front seat. She crossing her legs, much more of them visible in the shorter skirt. She gave Tony a timid smile, feeling bad for the hurt he still obviously felt as well. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 18:16:11</strong>
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				If the two of them thought he had gone fast before it was nothing compared to what was to come, the evo peeling out of the parking lot, and quickly reaching over one hundred miles per hour. Not only was the evo he was driving nice to look at, but it was also a favorite rally car and damn fast and powerful, and before anyone knew what happened they were nearing one hundred and fifty miles and hour. Tony didn't seem to notice though and handled the car like a pro, then only indication in their speed was the things whipping by out the window. His mind tryed to process it all at one time, what had just happened and his history and feelings for michelle, and of course his situation and thoughts and feelings about Nina. He smiled as they got in the car, whispering some words to michelle quickly then giving Nina a smile. Before anyone knew they were parked at a darkened car garage downtown, and he motioned them outside handing michelle the keys to the car beside them, a beautiful black lexus with everything. Tony however didn't say any kind of goodbye, just took off into the night wanting to be alone, and especially away from michelle right now.<br><br>Michelle slid into the car and sighed wiping her eyes again, then nodding her head at tony's whispered words, a slight blush coming to her cheeks in the darkness of the car. Yawning she yelped as the car took off and poked tony hard in the ribs, but shrugged the speed off and watched stuff whip past them. She eagerly anticipated the evening to come and hoping Nina would lighten up a bit.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 18:25:39</strong>
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				Nina didn't like the speed, but tolerated it. She liked his private whispered words to Michelle even less. If she had felt like a third wheel before, it was nothing compared to how she felt now as they shared some sort of moment. Michelle's blush only made her imagination run wild as to what the whispered words might have been. Were things really over between them? Or were the feelings there strong enough to rekindle the relationship...<br><br>When he dropped them off she was a bit disappointed at the way he took off, like he was glad to finally be rid of her, to have some time to himself. She sighed and slid in the front seat of the Lexus, knowing it probably wasn't all about her, that he might still be feeling uncomfortable because of the words he and Michelle had exchanged, but the whisper they shared in the car made her wonder. But none of it was in her control right now. <br><br>Meaning to make good on her promised to help Michelle have fun, she plastered a smile on her face. It felt very fake to her, and she hoped it looked more natural. At least her voice came out sounding unstressed to her ears. "Well, I could certainly use a drink. Where are we going?"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 20:26:31</strong>
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				The next few hours of tony's life went by in a blur, like michelle and nina had planned he also hit a club, but his was a little more upper class than theirs. He knew this because he knew where michelle was taking the other woman. True to his word he had the time of his life, got drunk off his ass with another gorgeous woman, then ended up in an unknown bed several hours later bside the woman who was naked. Cursing himself softly he felt bad, he normally didn't do this but was under alot of stress, not to mention he had been under the influence. The drive back to hotel was exhausting but at least he was sober, but he did look like shit, luckily though he didn't remember much of what happened. He waved to the blonde woman as he walked inside the hotel, her giggling at him as he passed and winking, and soon he was standing right outside his room door. Tony's shirt was untucked and lipstick on his shirt, his clothes wrinkled he smelled of another woman's perfume.<br><br>Michelle and Nina also had a wondrous time, bumping and grinding against gorgeous men all night, smelling of forgein cologne and hot and sweaty. Several guys had hit on Nina and danced with her, and the two arrived back at the hotel around the same time as tony, heading up the stairs and arriving at their door. Eyes widening michelle walked towards tony door, it just closed as they had rounded the bend in the hallway, she couldn't believe he had been out all night. Sighing she opened their door and ushered Nina inside, then turned and smiled at her mischeviously. "Have a good time?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 20:56:13</strong>
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				Nina found it wasn't that difficult to let go once they reached the club. Of course alcohol helped in the process, but mostly she just pretended to be someone else. She pretended to be the woman she looked like, with her slicked hair and smoky makeup and expensive sexy clothes. And dancing had always been a favorite pastime. And the men...none of them were Tony, but they were very gorgeous, and she did let go and flirt shamelessly. It was very unlike her, and she told herself it was for Michelle's sake, but Nina couldn't deny she liked the attention. <br><br>The dancing was different...it was much more sexual than she remembered dancing in a club to be. She and Tony had gone somewhere more for real dancing; higher class...this place was more like a meat market, everyone on the prowl. The dancing seemed more like simulated sex, but the woman Nina was pretending to be didn't mind at all. She closed her eyes and let go and writhed her body with Michelle and the other men, shutting down her thoughts. It was actually quite thrilling. <br><br>Once they left the club and headed back for the hotel, Nina started to become Nina again. She thought back on her behavior at the club. It was wild and...free. And she didn't regret one moment of it. Thankfully she hadn't brought home anyone, and there had been several choices. She had an idea that if she had wanted to hook up that Michelle would have grabbed someone as well, and they both could have spent the night with an attractive man. <br><br>In the hall she refused to think about where Tony might have been, and what he might have been doing. She was not going to ruin her evening by torturing herself with those thoughts. She suppressed them, as difficult as it was. <br><br>In the room Nina laughed at Michelle's smile, feeling ten times more comfortable with her after their night out together. She sat down on her bed in preparation of removing her boots. In answer to her question Nina flashed her own mischievous smile. "What do you think....yes, I actually did have a wonderful time. I've never done anything quite that...shameless."&nbsp; <br>
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 21:09:46</strong>
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				Tony was absolutely gone, not only did he have a splitting headache but he felt like shit, so as soon as he got undressed he was in the bed and resting very heavily. The time seemed to fly by as he awoke the next morning feeling refreshed, quickly he got up and yawned, then his cell phone rang and he spoke to his boss. Whatever the news was he smiled and seemed very happy, and in a blur of speed packed his stuff and showered, then had his stuff out the door and was beating on the females door.<br><br>Grinning michelle laughed and winked at her. "Good maybe we can doo it again, perhaps next time we can bring a man with us, and don't so no you know you had a good time." Smiling she quickly got undressed and jumped into bed, mumbling a sleepy goodnight to Nina. The next morning she awoke late, moaning as she got up and making some coffee, then heard tony banging on the door and glanced to Nina. Opening the door her eyes widened as she looked him over, he was already rady to go what the hell was going on? "Damn early bird, what's the problem anyway we're not ready."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 21:23:59</strong>
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				Nina blushed at the suggestion that maybe next time they would bring a man back with them, and swore to herself that would never happen. But she wasn't about to spoil the good feeling in the air, and simply laughed a light easy and sincere laugh. "Yeah, maybe...one step at a time though, okay?"<br><br>And the way they had done the bump and grind all night with various men, and sometimes each other, had made her much less modest around Michelle, and didn't flinch at all as Michelle got undressed and climbed into bed right in front of her. "I'm going to shower tonight, that way you can have it in the morning."<br><br>With that she took a quick and somewhat cold shower, the sexual moves of the dance having done certain things to her. When finished she towel dried her hair and slipped on a black chemise, finally crawling into bed thoroughly exhausted.<br><br>It seemed she had barely closed her eyes when the pounding hit the door. Michelle answered it, and it was Tony. Nina, still half asleep, pulled the blanket up over her head and yawned, listening to the conversation as she finished waking up. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 21:48:47</strong>
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				Tony frowned at Michelle and sighed softly. "Get ready now we don't have time to fool around, the boss just called and he gave me some good news and bad news." Scratching his chin he peered around michelle and yawned himself. "Wake up Nina we have to go soon." Glancing back to michelle his eyes darkened before her eyes. "I have good news and bad, one of the mob bosses was spotted coming into town this morning, he knows nina is here and he's after her. The boss is also pulling you off the case, and instead is assigning someone else, we will be leaving for the office soon for details now get moving." Tony's voice wasn't cold just matter of fact with a little urgency to it.<br><br>Michelle frowned at tony's insistence thinking it a bluff just to get them up early, but as he spoke rapidly her heart went to her throat, a small frown appearing on her face now. "Are you kidding me here? And why the hell am I being reassigned?." Without waiting for an answer she quickly gathered her things, not even thinking about taking a shower, she quickly went into the bathroom and slipped on some decent clothes. Soon enough she was ready, ushering nina along to get ready not wanting a run in with a mob boss and his cronies.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 21:57:58</strong>
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				At Tony's words Nina was awake. One of the bosses was in town...and after her. She sat up quickly just as he told Michelle to wake her up. She could sense the urgency in Tony's voice, and in Michelle's response. More importantly, Michelle was gathering her things and getting ready very quickly. Nina climbed out of bed, not taking time to worry about being modest. Tony had seen her in something this revealing once before. Getting moving was more important. She threw things into her suitcase, and pulled out a simple outfit. <br><br>As soon as Michelle had changed she disappeared into the restroom to change as well, glad she had showered the night before. She tried to not let her hands shake, but they were. She brushed her teeth very quickly and put on deodorant and perfume, but the make-up would have to wait. <br><br>Nina emerged a very short time later in one of her new outfits, a pair of embroidered designer low rise jeans, and a poet's blouse. She slipped on a pair of sandals and piled everything else in her suitcase and zipped it up.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 22:15:37</strong>
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				Shouts echoed down the stairs and came up to meet his ears, and a second later three bullets whizzed by his head and slammed into the wall, and instinctively he hit the floor and pulled his gun out. His glock 30 in his hand he fired back down the steps, only to be slammed against the wall by a bullet to the chest, then another slamming into his shoulder. Groaning he barely had time to think before more bullets imbedded into the wall and room door, the silence shattered by the sounds of footsteps and gunfire. Turning hazel eyes to the stairs he sighed and hissed as he moved, a bullet flying just barely over his head this time, he could even feel the heat it gave off as it went by. Despite the situation he didn't panic although he did worry about Nina, and even more so when seven men came up the steps. Without thinking he slammed the door to their room and fired back hitting three men in the chest, watching their bodies crumble to the floor in a pool of blood. Instead of opening the bedroom door he kicked it open hard slamming it against the wall, and grabbed up two machine guns Jeff had given him the other day. He loaded the P-90 and through the door open just in time, eyes snapping to the men firing into michelle's and nina's room, but he quickly silenced them by cutting their bodies apart with the armor piercing rounds. His down time was little as more men came up the steps, causing him to curse softly and fire back at them, again being hit twice more in the chest. Slumping against the wall he waited until he heard voices again coming up, pulling the grenade out of his pocket and then pulling the pen, then with a quick flick of his wrist he tossed down the stairs. A tremendous explosion rocked the building and crys of pain and terror came from below, the walls tearing apart before his eyes, a large slab of wall coming down and striking him in the head. As the dust settled all was quiet, and quickly tony's eyes closed as he was knocked out.<br><br>Michelle froze as she saw the bullets whiz by and the noise, quickly grabbing up both pistols still out, her eyes becoming watery as she watched bullets slam into tony. For a second she froze, but quickly regained composure and fired back down the hall. She couldn't believe how quickly they had gotten here and found Nina, her mind racing as she fired and her guns clicked empty. Shaking her head she was flung back inside by tony, then the door was slammed into her face, her blue eyes going to nina and she yelled pver the gunfire. "Get back in the bathroom!" As the bullets came tearing through the door she cryed out as one slammed into her torso, and quickly she reloaded and ducked down firing back through the door. A smile came upon her face as she heard tony fire back with the machine gun, but was not prepared for the massive explosion that followed moments after, a lamp falling off the table and shattering at her feet. Once all was quiet she flung the door open and coughed at all the dust and debris, then cryed out as she saw tony slumped against a wall, a few trickles of blood flowing from his chest and shoulder. But the most damage was to his head, blood matting his hair from the blow from the piece of ceiling, and a large bruise forming where he had been hit. Looking to Nina she called out, then enlisted her help to move him back inside the room, michelle's blue eyes looking over him worriedly once he was inside.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-06-2006, 22:39:31</strong>
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				<br>How had they gotten here so quickly? Nina was starting to think someone inside the FBI had to be telling the mob where they were. She didn’t have time to contemplate the matter though as the bullets were flying. Panic and terror filled her as things became so chaotic, and she was taken back to the first apartment where so many policemen had fallen. This was just as bad, if not worse. Nina flinched and her eyes teared as well when Tony was shot again and again. This was the worst he had ever taken it in her presence. She had to resist the urge to run forward. What she did do was grab her gun from her purse, and hold it up shakily at the door before it was slammed shut. If anyone appeared that shouldn’t she would empty the fucking clip into them. <br><br>At Michelle’s words she did what she was told, and moved back to the bathroom, but she did not close the door. Tony was out there somewhere and her heart clenched, thinking he could be dead. Because of the angles she hadn’t seen Michelle’s eyes water, but she knew they still cared for each other, and then Michelle would do everything she could to help Tony. <br><br>When Michelle elicited her help in retrieving Tony, she did so. The sight of him made her want to cry, but she refrained. Once he was on the bed she ran to the bedroom and grabbed a washcloth and filled the ice bucket with water. She cam back to sit next to him and worked on cleaning the wound to his head, and pulling the bullets from his vest. “We have to get him out of here.” <br><br>Her voice was very shaky and she was on the verge of crying. It didn’t matter how little time they had known each other, he meant more to her than anyone since her husband had died. She didn’t want to lose him either, even if they never became more than the friends they were. That was enough. <br><br>Her voice rose from its soft volume, growing shakier and very angry as she spit words out towards Michelle. They weren’t meant in anger towards her…but she was the only one who might listen. “I hate the FBI. Someone you work with is telling them where we are. Someone you work with is the reason he’s hurt…”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-06-2006, 15:31:25</strong>
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				A loud groan escaped tony's throat as he awoke, coughing and spitting everywhere trying tocatch a breath, then suddenly his eyes snapped open and he peered at michelle and nina. "Holy shit! That was refreshing." Grinning he looked himself over and shook his head a small smile on his face. Seeing the tears in michelle's eyes he pulled her into his lap and held her, stroking her hair and whispering into her ear, despite all the bad blood there and hurt he couldn't stand to see her hurt. Once she had settled down he smiled and hugged nina as well, then slowly adjusted his body armor and looked at the bullets, taking one in his fingers and looking it over. "Very nice, these guys mean business, but we live to see another day and their dead. Come on let's get out of here." Pulling himself up and dusting himself off he sighed, then his eyes snapped to the door that was flung open, a man running full speed at tony with a gun in one hand and a knife in the other. What happened next was a blur of speed on tony's part, when the guy got in reach he grabbed his throat lifted him off the ground and slammed him against the wall, then stuck his glock under his chin and pulled the trigger without even blinking or hesitating. Blood and pieces of flesh splattered all over the room and tony, and even some finding it's way onto the two women.<br><br>Michelle screamed with glee as tony became concious and squeaked as she was pulled into his lap, tears streaming from her eyes as she buried her face in his neck, even going so far as to kiss his cheek softly. "I'm so glad you alright." She was amazed at his ability to just shrug things off, even when he came so close to death or anything shocking, but it was what made him such a damn good agent. She smiled and nudged him then nodded her head at his comment, glancing at the door as he hugged nina as well, a scream escaping her throat as the door was nearly knocked down. Her jaw hit the floor as tony grabbed the man and slammed him against the wall, she was amazed at his speed and abilities, another scream escaping her lips as he shot the man without blinking. More tears flowed down her face as the blood covered her clothes and face, this was all happening so fast and so much at once, she felt overwhelmed and very scared.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>06-06-2006, 18:03:10</strong>
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				Nina almost fainted with relief when Tony awoke. But as he pulled Michelle to his lap her heart clenched. The way she buried her face in his neck and kissed his cheek reminded her of the way she had done the same after witnessing the man on the ground die. And he was so tender with her.&nbsp; Either he really cared for Michelle still, or his acts of tenderness weren’t as special and rare as Nina had thought. When he hugged Nina she didn’t sink into it or melt against him like she had before. She wanted to, but held back.&nbsp; Nina wanted more than anything to lean on him, but the obvious unresolved feelings between he and Michelle intimidated her. <br><br>She was ready to leave when he said they should get out of there. Nina stood up and grabbed her suitcase, and that’s when the man burst in and Tony reacted by destroying the man’s head with his gun. Nina&nbsp; froze in terror, everything about her ordeal rushing back again as the blood and bits of brain and skull landed on her. She never screamed but her mouth dropped open and her face paled as silent tears marked lines on her face through the blood. Nina sunk to the floor in stunned horror. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-06-2006, 18:33:08</strong>
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				Heaving a soft sigh tony tossed the man's body away from him to the floor and glanced at the two women obviously horrified by what had just happened. Wiping bits of flesh and blood from his face he looked himself over and cursed softly, then frowned as nina collapsed, michelle's tears also making him feel worse for the monster he was. Moving over he helped Nina to her feet carrying her to the bed, then went to michelle and wiped the tears from her face. "Umm anyway, shit let'all change clothes go then leave."<br><br>Michelle smiled at tony as he helped her up and wiped the tears from her face, then watched as he helped nina, giving a small nod to his words.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>06-06-2006, 18:53:10</strong>
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				Nina wasn't sure how much more blatant slaughter she could take. She buried her face in her hands a moment, only looking up with shaky eyes when Tony helped her to her feet. Her eyes traveled to the wall with the grisly explosion on it. It looked to Nina like a painting of crimson red fireworks. And she knew at the base of it would be a half headless man. Nina closed her eyes, knowing they would be drawn to the body in morbid curiosity. Her curious nature got her in trouble more than once, but she couldn't take that visage. But her closed eyes brought forth their own horrors as the images of the past few days flicked rapidly through her thoughts. <br><br>Nina pressed the heels of her hands to her eyes, trying to stop the pictures of death and gore. She wasn’t a trained FBI agent like Tony and Michelle. There had been only one time in her life she had experienced a bloody horror, and that had been her husband’s mangled body after the car accident. And now she was inundated with gore and death and bits of flesh and the coppery smell that went with all of it. And the mob wanted to do the same thing to her, reduce her to bits of flesh and magled gore, and now to these people because it was their job to keep her safe. <br><br>She heard Tony’s words, but didn’t respond. Nina was consumed by nauseous despondence. They would never get away, and nowhere was going to be safe. And she would continue to feel alone until the one time Tony wasn’t quick enough…then the mafia would get it's way and everything would end and nothing would matter anymore. And even if they did get away, what kind of life was she going to...it would be another existence in a small lonely apartment and nights spent alone. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-06-2006, 20:38:41</strong>
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				Tony quickly opened his luggage and found new clothes then disappeared into the bathroom once more, emerging only moments later looking better than ever. Yawning he ran fingers through his hair, then moved over to Nina and raised her head with a finger under her chin. "We need to get going, go change while guard from out here." Not taking no for answer he pulled her up and handed her her luggage, then motioned towards the bathroom, time for sorrow and horror could wait otherwise there would be more of it. Once Nina was in the bathroom and changing, he moved over to michelle and kissed her cheek sweetly, he didn't love her anymore but they were still close. "Are you alright?" His hazel eyes bored into hers for the truth, a soft moan escaping him as he popped his neck and back, his chest still hurt from the bruises caused by the bullets he had been hit with. Gathering up everything quickly so they could leave when Nina and michelle were done, he sat on one of the beds and waited for them.<br><br>Michelle smiled and nudged him at the kiss, then hugged him and rested her face in his neck area, then when he pulled away she sighed and nodded her head to his question. Watching him push nina into action, frowning at how bad shook up the woman was, she didn't like to see anybody hurt and worried to death. Once the bathroom was free of nina's presence she would go in, emerging moments later in new clothes, then shouldering her bag and glancing to tony ready to go.
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				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>06-06-2006, 20:49:42</strong>
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				When he turned her face up with his finger and calmly told her what needed to be done, she focused on his hazel eyes. Her lower lip trembled, but she suppressed the emotion that wanted to flow from her, and suppressed the urge to bury herself against him. Instead she did as he said and rose, walking to the bathroom. <br><br>Nina operated somewhat on automatic, washing off the blood, watching the water in the sink turn into a swirling pink whirlpool with tiny bits of the man’s head floating in it. Once clean she avoided looking in the mirror and grabbed whatever was first in her suitcase, a simple pullover knit sweater and straight skirt. She changed into them and moved back to the bedroom, keeping her head down. The last thing she wanted to see was the wall. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-06-2006, 20:56:29</strong>
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				Tony smiled as Nina came back out and gave her a playful wink and a mischevious smile, then moved over to her and planted a soft kiss on her cheek, taking in her scent and shaking his head as he pulled away. "I hope your alright, normally I woulnd't wish you to see such things, but sometimes it's unavoidable." Sighing he wrapped arms around her from behind and held her close, it was very strange how personal and close he seemed to be getting, perhaps he liked or wanted more from nina than a friends relationship. He could certainly see himself with such a beautiful and sexy woman. Sighing softly he broke the embrace just in time before michelle came out, then gathered up his things and replaced the guns on his body, glancing at everybody and leading them out the door and down the elevator.<br><br>Michelle smiled at them both as she came out and tousled her hair, a happiness on her face for some reason, perhaps it was because how sweet tony had been to her earlier. But she knew they would never be together again, it saddened her and hurt but she knew it wasn't mean't to be. Motioning nina out the door she hung back behind nina, that way in case anybody attacked from behind at least someone had nina's back. Outside she put her stuff into the sports car and sighed climbing into the back, curious as to what her boss had in store for her now.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>06-06-2006, 21:18:46</strong>
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				Nina nodded softly when he commented on how he wished she was alright. Her voice was almost inaudible. “I…it’s fine...I understand.”<br><br>She didn’t feel alright, but would survive. The kiss on her cheek left a little tingly spot that threatened to break her out of the automatic mode she had put herself on to keep from breaking down. And when he pulled her close from behind it was even harder to keep everything contained. His arms were strong and secure and she couldn’t help but sink into them and lean on him. It was bittersweet. She needed the comfort, and didn’t want it from anyone but Tony. But at the same time…it made her long for more, for things she didn’t think would ever be viable. Nina kept the sobs at bay, but tears dripped from her cheek, falling to land on his arm. The tears came from a complicated place. They weren’t just from the stress and the horror, and not just from the uncertainty of her future, but also from the pain of wanting to be close to someone again. <br><br>When he let go of her she didn’t turn to look at him, knowing his hazel eyes would capture her and threaten the foundation of her guard. Instead she picked up the gun she had placed on the night table, and placed it in her purse, and calmly followed Tony, letting Michelle follow her as she seemed to want to do.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 15:32:09</strong>
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				He was much happier now that both women seemed at ease or at least a little. His smiled stayed glued to his face even as they reached the car, and was still in place as they climbed in and set off, the evo peeling out of the parking lot but he didn't speed this time. The trip to the office building of the F.B.I. didn't take very long, and soon they were unloading their stuff and entering the building, several people coming up to speak with tony in whispered tones. The people talked as tony and them walked to the room they had been to many times before, but soon broke off and left as they drew closer to the room. Opening the door he motioned them inside and glanced at his boss who was already there, sitting beside a large man with blonde hair. Taking his seat he glanced between the two and sighed. "You wanted to see me boss?"<br><br>A simple nod of the head was given to tony then a glance to the blonde man, and finally he frowned and spoke softly. "Your being pulled off this case for now, not only are you hurt, but we believe the mafia has idenified you and now knows just as much about you as they do miss conners." The older man's gaze traveled to nina and a small smile was given then he continued. "Until further notice you are to stay here, then perhaps later you can be put back on it, until then agents Dawson, Reynolds, and Hawk will handle things from here on." As if summoned two more agents walked through the door, both with black hair and made tony look ordinary the two men were ddamn near perfect, one with shocking light green eyes and the other with sapphire blue colored eyes." The two that had entered were agents reynolds and hawk, one with long beautiful curly black hair, and the other with medium length black wavy hair that was styled neatly.<br><br>Michelle glanced to nina her eyes wide in surprise, she knew of these agents everyone did, they were from the special forces part of the agency, a part that tony had at one time been a part of until a certain incident. But like a smart person she kept her mouth shut, trapped in the beauty of the men that walked in, nina was definitely in good hands now.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 18:06:49</strong>
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				Nina’s eyes widened with the new development, and a look of distress settled on her features. She looked from the admittedly Adonis looking men to the man in charge. Nina did not like this at all. Nina was comfortable with Tony; forget the fact that she was developing feelings for him. Tony just had a way that put her more at ease that she was with most people. Her eyes traveled to Tony’s and looked at him almost pleadingly as she wrung her hands in her lap. <br><br>Clearing her throat she looked to the man in charge and nervously spoke. “I…I appreciate the…the concern and the extra security…but…but I’m comfortable with Tony…”<br><br>Her lips stayed parted as he mind raced for the right words that might convince them that she was best off with Tony. It was a completely selfish thought to want him to stay with her. He was hurt, and probably exhausted, and she was sure he would probably welcome a break…but she needed him.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 18:38:57</strong>
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				Tony's eyes also widened he also recognized the me for who they were and a frown appeared on his face, he wanted to stay with Nina as well, but he also was concerned now for himself and simply nodded his head. A small shrug given to nina at her look, it was beyond his power to do anything right now, but there was a ray of hope if he got put back with her. "I understand, any other details regarding this?" Hazel eyes flicked to the men entering the room, his face and features shut down and guarded, he let no emotion play across his face for now.<br><br>Tony's boss looked to Nina and sighed shaking his head then frowned at tony, he had figured there was more before, and now silently wondered if this why the said what she did. But it mattered little to him. "Unfortunately miss conners it doesn't matter, we are the one's who decide what you need and who provides it, besides the man is hurt and not only that but his life is in jeopardy now." Glancing at the two men that entered then back at Nina with a smile. "These men will take as good a care of you as Agent Sigler did, as for you michelle your beinf reassigned to the Patterson case."<br>His voice matter of fact he yawned and rubbed his eyes and stared at everybody in the room.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 18:53:47</strong>
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				Nina looked down at her hands and nodded softly in understanding. She didn’t want Tony’s life to be in danger, and it was clear that nothing was within her control. Another worry crept to her mind. Michelle and Tony would be free to see each other without her around. Would their feelings rekindle? He had been awfully kind and tender towards her, and it was clear to Nina that Michelle would welcome him back. This thought made her eyes close to hide her emotions, and one hand rose to rub her forehead gently, almost as if she had a headache. But what did it matter? She doubted Tony would be put back on the case, and this grieved her. <br><br>With a deep breath she summoned what shaky resolve she had left and planted a neutral look on her face. Tony would probably be the only one to recognize the hopelessness in her eyes, as he knew her the best. But these men may be skilled enough at reading people to see it as well, but she hoped not. She hazarded at glance to the three new agents, two of which were damn near perfect and could be Hollywood superstars if they wanted to. Nina could admit they were exceedingly attractive, but that mattered little to her. She spoke, intending for her voice to be much stronger than the timid whisper that crossed her lips. “It’s very nice to meet you.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 19:14:38</strong>
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				The largest of the three the blonde smiled at Nina, indeed he was capable of reading people at times, and could see emotions flowing out of nina much like a river. She seemed to be taking the news pretty badly. Tony's boss nodded and smiled at everyone then spoke to agent dawson and left, closely followed by tony and michelle who didn't speak as they left. Soon it was just the four of them in the room, silence blanketing the already uncomfortable situation. But it was the blonde agent who spke first, his medium brown eyes locked on nina as he nervously ran fingers through spikey dirty blonde hair. "It is a pleasure miss conners to meet you, before we leave and get on with things, we will answer in questions you might have, and also a few details regarding the new arrangements that have been made." Pausing for a moment he scratched his chin then proceeded. "Agent Hawk will be the one staying closely to you the whole time, think of myself and agent reynolds as shadows, we will always be right there you just want see us are there any questions you have?"<br><br>Agent Hawk smiled and tapped fingers against his lips in a odd gesture, surveying nina's face with his beautiful blue eyes, he looked like a male model standing there. Around five foot eleven and in perfect shape, his body was lean and fit, yet underneath muscles were easily detectable no one could ask for a more gorgeous man. Not only was he beautiful with his long curly black hair, but he seemed very friendly and seemed to like Nina alot already, maybe it was because she was attractive and she was easily likable. Whatever it was he gave her a big smile trying to cheer her up, even going over to ofer her a hand to get up, they would be leaving soon so they needed to be ready. Finally a voice came out of the full lips of agent hawk's mouth, and his voice was unnerving as hell soft and slightly intimate, it seemed to caress and touch places in people's bodies he had never been. "It is a pleasure Ms. Conners, I will do my damnest and put my life on the line to keep you safe, anything you need just ask and I will see what I can do."<br><br>Agent Reynolds stood there like a silent statue, taller than agent hawk, yet he looked borderline evil and scray with his black hair and shocking green eyes. His stare was enough to make people run for their life, it was clear he wasn't someone to scarew around with, but he did offer nina a polite smile but didn't seem as friendly or personal. Moving over to Nina he did offer her a hand and greeted her. "A pleasure Ms. Conners, you have nothing to worry about, you are in the safest of hands."<br>Moving back in place he flicked his gaze to the blonde and sighed softly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 19:42:56</strong>
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				Nina’s eyes followed the three that left, Tony and Michelle not even saying good-bye. She had of course been mostly hoping that Tony would, but she had developed a respect for Michelle and had had a lot of fun the night they went out, and was hoping to say good-bye to her as well. With a sigh she looked back at the trio of testosterone around her. <br><br>Nina was a bit intimidated by the three men, and a little overwhelmed in their presence. The blonde was the first to speak and she hesitantly met his eyes. When he asked if she had any questions she just shook her head slowly, and sighed words softly through her full lips. “No, thank you, but if I think of any, I will ask.”<br><br>Agent Hawk, drop dead gorgeous, did give her a warm smile that put her slightly at ease, and his voice was like satin sheets, further soothing her. She accepted his hand and stood as gracefully as she could given the fact she was still very shaken from the bloody mess in the hotel room, and still upset about Tony being pulled from the case. And she was feeling a bit unsettled by the overall appeal of Agent Hawk. Never had she been around someone so physically perfect. It was impossible to not acknowledge his looks, but looks had never been Nina’s top criteria for being attracted to someone. <br><br>Nina turned as Agent Reynolds approached and spoke. He unsettled her in a different way. His appearance was daunting to say the least, and he scared her a bit. Something about his eyes was very cold, and the smile on his lips did not reach them at all. Nina shook his hand though; he was putting his life on the line for her. <br><br>Having met all three she now stood in the middle of them feeling very small, but that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. They were definitely a wall of protection. Nina looked at the blonde, the one that seemed as if he must be in charge. She swallowed and tilted her head timorously “I do have a question. How do you think the mob was finding us so easily?”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 19:54:46</strong>
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				Flicking gaze between the other me he smiled as Nina seemed to visibly relax and even relaxed himself because of it. A smile graced his lips as hawk greeted her, the typical romantic of the three and always the victims seemed to like best, he was an artist and expert at making people feel safe and comfortable. Moving brown gaze to Nina at her question he sighed. "At first we thought it made be somebody inside here within these walls, it seemed impossible and we doubted it, luckily nothing came up and everyone checked out. All I can say Ms. Conners is that the mafia are very resourceful, they have alot of money and people working for them all across the country, just becqause you don't see them doesn't mean there not there." He knew this wouldn't make her feel any better but he felt she should know regardless, he tryed not to hide or lie to the victim and speak the truth to them. Looking at the three of them he yawned and stretched. "Well looks like we're ready, we will retrieve some stuff and then we will be off."<br><br>Agent Hawk lightly touched his lips to her smooth flesh on her hand as she stood, he was the epitomy of mannered and nice and somewhat a flirt at times, but that is just the way he is and alot of people liked him for it. Smiling at her he yawned and stretched as well, then offered her his arm and would lead them out the door, whispering hilarious jokes into her ear as they went. Unlike some people agent hawk's mood and personality weren't an act, he really was very likable and kind and loving if you let him be, and liked almost everyone he came into contact with. But he also was calculating and cunning, always thinking ahead and very dangerous, and at times had alterior motives without telling anyone but you would never know just by looking at him.<br><br>The damn near alien looking agent reynolds simply nodded and waited for Nina and hawk to get out the door, then he would follow suit and glance back at dawson, his mood and thoughts on his new assignment kept to himself. He seemed better fitted for staying amongst the shadows and working in such a way that was quick and deadly much like himself.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 20:17:57</strong>
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				She kept her face straight, or so she thought, but was dismayed everyone checked out. It meant the problem would be harder to solve. If it had been someone within the FBI, they could have found them, and dealt with the problem. But since it wasn’t, it would be harder to deal with. Noticing the agent called her Ms. Conners again she politely waited for him to finish, taking in his words. When he had finished, she glanced at all three of them, and continued in the same quiet tone she had been speaking with. “Please, would you all call me Nina?”<br><br>Nina couldn’t help but blush as Agent Hawk brought what she couldn’t deny were very sensual lips to her hand. He was charming, there was no doubt about that, but she found her thoughts still wandering to Tony, wondering where in the building he was, and if he and Michelle were having coffee, or talking things out… Agent Hawk offered her his arm, and after a slight pause she accepted it. “Thank you.” She smiled softly at his jokes, but was obviously distracted and still shaken from the events of the day. <br><br>As they left the room she looked over to the Blonde again. “Where are we going?”<br><br>As the scary looking Reynolds dissapeared into the shadows she was glad to let him leave her thoughts. Part of her though was glad someone so...frightening...was on her side, and would hate to be on the recieving end of his wrath. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 20:29:13</strong>
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				Groaning as he cracked his neck as they walked down the hall he blinked at Nina and nodded. "Of course Nina." Grinning he looked to reynolds and chuckled at the man's cold demeanor, but he knew all to well how dangerous the man could get, but he thought no one paled in comparison to Hawk. Shaking his thougts away from the topic he fished a fancy looking key card from his pants pocket and smiled at her question. "To fish around for some fancy toys Nina."<br><br>The gorgeous agent hawk grinned at Nina's blush and nudged her with his elbow, taking pleasure in her lightening up, anyone moody or sad always brought him down as well. A simple nod was given to Nina for her thank you, dark blue eyes surveying the hallways, and after a while they came to a heavily armed and thick metal door. Glancing to dawson he reached a hand out for the key card, and once it was handed over slipped inside and watched the door swing up. Flicking a switch as he entered light flooded the vault room, tons of weapons of all sorts coming into view. Locking blue eyes on Nina he smiled and motioned around the room. "I was told you have already been given a gun Nina, if anything else catches your eye let me know, victims are allowed to have weapons within reason." Leading her through the room looking certain guns over along with devices and gadgets.<br><br>The other agent seemed to have disappeared as they were walking, but surely he would show up again sooner or later.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 20:48:57</strong>
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				Nina couldn't help but lighten up around Agent Hawk. His jokes were funny, and the effort he made in trying to cheer her up was appreaciated. The more they walked the lighter she felt, and she allowed a bit of the stress to roll off of her shoulders. When they entered the weapons vault a faint smile came to her lips and a faraway looked drifted into her eyes. It was in the other weapons vault that she had first boldly flirted with Tony. She had gone beyond nudging and small comments to actual innuendo...blatant innuendo at that. <br><br>Brought back to the present she smiled at Hawk, the hint of a teasing glint in her eyes, and her voice less timid and a bit more conversational. “Within reason…so no flamethrower then?”<br><br>She turned to look around the room. “I don’t think I would know how to use any of these things…or what they even are. I like my gun…even though I don’t like guns.”<br><br>Nina knew that statement sounded odd, but didn’t bother to try and explain, not knowing if she could if she tried. “What about a taser?”<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 20:55:57</strong>
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				Agent Dawson drifted around a moment then disppeared himself, it seemed they were backing into the shadows already, afterall he had said that hawk would be her main caretaker. Once his weapons were gathered up he left to prepare some thing, leaving the two to their own devices.<br><br>Hawk smiled and chuckled at her first comment. "I think not a little too obvious but effective, besides I doubt you could handle something so big." He grinned and nudged her again, easily recognizing the teasing glint in her eye, hawk wasn't a newbie when it came to being flirted with or doing it. Glancing over the things he selected a few things and tucked them away in his suit jacket, seemingly disappearing out of sight and very hard to find, but they were there ready if needed. "I understand, oh and we do have a taser I think you will like it." Picking the small black and silver thing up he turned it in his hand, then handed it to nina along with cartridges for it. "Normally I would give you instructions on safety of hurting others, but since that is the point no need, to take out a used cartridge simply squeeze the sides and pull it off." Once they were done they wandered through the hallways once more.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 21:23:56</strong>
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				At his comment that he didn’t think she could handle something so big she attempted to suppress a grin, but couldn’t suppress the heat of the blush that made her cheeks redden. That was almost exactly what Tony had said, that had started the innuendos. She hadn’t intended to flirt with Hawk at all, but it seemed that might be happening accidentally. <br><br>She accepted the taser with a grateful smile and deposited it in her purse next to the gun, grinning softly at him, still teasing, despite her intentions not to. “I feel like I’m turning into Rambo…don’t suppose y’all have a machete?”<br><br>Nina followed Hawk out of the vault, feeling a bit better about things than she had back in the conference room. Hawk was very easy to get along with already. She supposed that must be why he had been chosen for this type of thing, because he was so personable. If he offered his arm again she took it. As they walked the halls she couldn't help but keep her eyes open and hoping to catch a glimpse of Tony. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 22:41:21</strong>
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				Hawk grinned at Nina catching the blush and figuring what she was thinking of, even going so far as to nudge her again and wiggle his eyebrows at her. onc eh had collected everything they left and wandered the hallways for a few minutes, the compound seemed like a damn maze at times. Once outside and their stuff was gathered he stowed it in the black sedan, but unlike tony's cars this one was owned by the F.B.I.. but still had alot of power and was bullet proof to an extent. Out on the road Hawk didn't drive very fast unlike tony, grinning at nina and nodding his head at her comment. "I know what you mean, sometimes this job is hard, killing isn't something I like doing but at least I don't have to do it all the time." Silence settled on the car from a minute or two then hawk cursed himself softly and looked at Nina. "I don't think I ever fully introduced myself, my full name is Alex Edward Hawk, but you can call me alex or hawk which ever friends call me hawk." Giving her a friendly wink he smiled and turned attention back on the road.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 22:50:43</strong>
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				Once they reached the outside and the car, she knew she wouldn't be seeing Tony again for awhile...if ever. They had said he might be able to get back on the case, but if things went smoother without him, would they really do that? Her gaze wandered out the passenger window, grateful to see the scenery moving by much more slowly than it did when Tony was driving. <br><br>When he commented on how he didn't like to kill, the image of the blown apart men flashed through her vision again, and she took a deep breath, forcing it away as she clenched her hands in her lap. As a further exercise in trying to calm herself she smoothed down her skirt and crossed her legs towards him. It didn't take very long, and she was back under control and he was speaking again. <br><br>She had been wondering what his name really was, and what she was supposed to call him. When he told her, she smiled wryly, unable to stop it. Her voice was softer and gentler than her expression. "Is that what it really is? Or the first of three aliases I have to get used to before I find out the real one..."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-06-2006, 22:59:54</strong>
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				Always having a leg up and being able to read people he smiled and looked at her worriedly, he could tell was something was wrong and now felt uncomfortable himself. Reaching over he patted her shoulder and searched her face with those amazing eyes. "Are you alright, I know this alot to handle but I will do my best to protect you." Breaking off he looked out the window, raising abrow at her comment and the look on her face. "Yes it is my real name, and I promise I have hidden or left nothing out." The car sped up slightly as they moved down the highway, finally hawk broke the silence and looked at her. "So what what would you like to do tonight? We will be leaving new york tomorrow might as well have some fun. I know this jazz club very nice with great drinks, I could use one and it's a very safe with alot of high up people that go there, cops, politician's, etc."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 05:13:38</strong>
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				At his question if she was alright, she looked at him with her dark gloomy eyes. Part of her wanted to let him know how scared she was, and how much the blood and bits of flesh touching her body had horrified her, and that every time she closed her eyes for more than a blink the horror lived on…and if he had been Tony she might have. <br><br>As it was she really didn’t know Hawk at all yet, even though she liked him as she had the black officer in the first apartment. Of course Hawk was inhumanly gorgeous….But they had taken Tony off the case, and they could just as easily take Hawk off of it as well. She didn’t want to open up and rely on someone just to have them taken away again, or have them shot somewhere the vest didn’t cover, like the head. Instead of telling him what she was feeling she just smiled softly with her lips, the expression not reaching her haunted eyes. “I’ll be fine.”<br><br>Nina took a deep breath and stared straight ahead; very glad he was driving at a sensible speed. It made everything much easier to deal with. She watched the scenery move by at a reasonable rate. She peered over at him when he asked what she wanted to do, tilting her head curiously at him. He was different than Tony…much less moody…at least so far. But time would tell. Her voice was quiet, but conversational. “Going out…that…I have yet to go out and have it be a peaceful experience” &nbsp;<br><br>She smiled timidly, this time the smile reaching her eyes though. “But I do like jazz…and I could really use a drink.”<br><br>Nina ran a hand nervously through her hair, forgetting for a moment that it was short until her fingers came to the end of it quite quickly. She sighed glumly and looked in the mirror. This was her now, or at least who she was becoming. “Do you really think it’s safe? I’m not sure I could handle any more bits of skull on my face.”<br><br>She didn’t say it to be funny. Nina was very serious, but after she said it she realized how ludicrous it sounded. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 15:23:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hawk sighed and looked away from nina for a moment wishing she would tell him the truth, he could promise her nothing in regards to staying and things like that but he was still there for her. Stifling a yawn he blinked big blue eyes at her and finally nodded, raising a brow at her comment about skull fragments. Sighing softly while he ran fingers through his hair he nodded to her about her concerns, the car finally approaching a very nice looking house on the edge of the city. It was surrounded by a high steel gate with an electric fence all the way around, and there were also various other traps around the house, it was the safest place they could be for now away from public eye. Pulling the black sedan up to the gate he tapped the password into the key pad, and also had to speak into the voice recognition speaker, then finally it opened and they pulled in and he parked the car. "I am willing to bet alot that we will be safe so no worries, besides I have an idea for more advanced protection so don't worry, right now let's just rest and later we can head out together." Glancing around the grounds of the house he smiled, the flowers and manicured gardens were all work of his hands, along with tree's and various other lawn ornaments throughout it was quite beautiful. "Welcome to my home Nina." Scratching the back of his neck he unloaded their stuff from the car and opened the front door motioning her inside.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 16:28:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled softly when she saw the house, and leaned forward slightly in her seat to get a better look. It was much less intimidating than the large mansion, and reminded her of the house she had shared with her husband. It was larger than her old house, but had that homey feel. When he welcomed her to his home her smiled deepened, and a small glimmer appeared in her eyes. “Thank you Alex. It really is quite lovely.” &nbsp;<br><br>She walked to the back of the car to get her luggage, but he had already gathered it up, so she just walked with him, her strides slow and graceful. When he motioned her inside she stopped to look him in his amazing blue eyes, distracted for a short moment by them. &nbsp;“I think it’s ridiculous they demand that you bring me to what should be a haven away from work. But I really do appreciate it. Thank you for having me in your home.” Nina looked at him for what might be considered a beat to long, and then stepped inside, looking away bashfully.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 16:33:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hawk smiled as nina took the beautiful place he called home or at least for some of the year, she seemed to like it which pleased him even more, afterall it was his job to protect and make her comfortable. Sighing he looked around as he walked in setting the luggage on the table, then going to the fridge and grabbing a dr. pepper. Blue eyes going back to nina he nudged her again at the bashful look and grinned. "No need to by shy now, and don't worry I only stay here some times, this isn't a main home for me but it is very nice anyway." Sipping the caffeine filled drink he licked his lips, absent mindedly curling his hair around one of his fingers, it was a gesture he normally did and usually mean't he was comfortable and liked the company he was in. "Would you like anythingto drink?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 17:01:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As they walked in she looked around inquisitively, her head craning to peek around corners and see as much as possible. But she followed Hawk to the kitchen, not getting too distracted by her curiosity. She re-focused on her host, and watched as he played with his hair. She liked long hair, just like she had liked Tony’s when he was Vincent. And she had really like her own long hair…it had been beautiful. Her hand absently went to the side of her graceful exposed neck, mourning the loss of it. <br><br>Nina bit her lip and tilted her head when he offered her something to drink. Some people could be funny about alcohol, and she hoped he wasn’t one of them. He had automatically gone for soda, so maybe he wasn’t much of a drinker. “Do y’all have anything stronger by chance? It’s been kind of a rough day already.”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 17:16:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Dark blue orbs followed nina's movements about the house for several moments and he smiled, everyone was curious about new places naturally. Yawning he stretched and scratched his arm, the damn bugs outside annoyed the hell out of him, thgat was the only draw back to tending the gardens and the flowers. Shrugging it off though he looked at Nina and grinned then nodded his head. "Of course, I'm not a heavy drinker or dependent but yes I do, but I only have bacardi 151 I hope that's alright." Chuckling he thought how that must sound, not a heavy drinker yet having nearly pure alcohol in his house. "Would you like it mixed with something?" Blue eyes stared almost through her but it was a friendly and curious look, he always liked to know about the people he associated with.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 17:33:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled easily at the mention of rum. “Bacardi is fine, and you can mix it with some Dr. Pepper even.” &nbsp;So he wasn’t a heavy drinker, or ‘dependant’ as he called it. That seemed a very nice way to put it…’dependant’. She glanced away at his stare…was there something in her file about her being dependant on alcohol? She hadn’t exactly hidden it from Tony, or even Michelle. Did Hawk know she drank a lot? Nina looked around, everywhere but at him, and tried to change the topic of conversation. <br><br>“I’m surprised you don’t have beer, Alex. It seems it’s almost required to be classified as an American male…that you have to like beer and watch football.” She sighed, aggravated with herself. Switching the topic from rum to beer wasn’t exactly the way to get the conversation off of drinking. Nina wished she was a little smoother…more eloquent. But at least she was able to talk fairly easily to him. Amazingly easy for her. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 17:38:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and nodded then looked at her worriedly despite where she looked, his dark blue eyes were like a shadow that followed you every where. Moving over he patted her shoulder and rasied her chin with a long finger. "What troubles you so?" He nodded to her request and peered at her again before going off to fix her drink, swirling the dr. pepper and bacardi together in a small glass, then handing it to her and watching her curiously. He didn't agree with people who drank to solve problems, and normally he didn't like dependent's but he did like nina, hawk drank more finer drinks like mixed things and wine even champagne. He was what so people called a more high roller type of person, but could drink people under the table when it came to stronger stuff. Glancing at his watche he popped his back and sighed then looked to her. "I have a pool out back care for a dip?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 18:01:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was surprised when he raised her chin with his finger, and asked her what troubled her so. She held his eyes without looking away, as much as she wanted to. But his blue eyes trapped her, and all she could do was return his gaze and not speak. It seemed more of a rhetorical question…but even if it wasn’t, she wasn’t exactly sure how to answer. What was she supposed to tell him? That she went from a life of loneliness to a wonderful husband, whose body she had been broken and mangled, to another life of loneliness? That she was scared to death of the men hunting her? That even in a room full of people, that even when she was holding conversations with others, she felt completely and utterly alone? That she had finally started to take down a few bricks from her wall and the person she was starting to trust was taken away from her? No…she would stay silent for now. <br><br>When he finally released her and turned to fix her drink she let the tenseness out of her body she hadn’t realized had crept in. Nina ran a shaky hand up her arm and wet her lips, feeling very self-conscious as he made her the drink she was obviously craving. She should just sip it, maybe not drink much of it…but when she received it she nodded a thank you and took a long drink of it. <br><br>At his suggestion of a swim she looked up with a glimmer of excitement in her eyes. She loved to swim, and had had a pool at her house. Every morning she would swim and float on the water under the sun, letting things just ease away. But then her eyes quieted again. “I don’t have a suit…I didn’t pack one.” Maybe he had a pool house with extra suits? It was possible...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 19:15:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sighing softly he yawned and looked at her worriedly, then slowly nodded his head and patted her shoulder comfortingly. "I think might have something, sort of strange though having spare bikini's for women thought, anyway let's go find out for sure." Taking her by the hand he led her through the house and out to the back, going down some steps to the pool area and then proceeded into pool house. Flicking a switch light filled the space, and various pool tools and nessecities could be found, even yes some spare bikini's some of which nina might like. "They're all clean so now worries there, just try them on and meet me in the pool if you find something." Closing the door he went around and searched through the house for his swimsuit, then went back outside and stripped himself of his clothes, when nina came out he would be neck deep in very soothing and relaxing water.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 19:38:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina couldn't help it, and quickly drank the rest of her drink as he took her hand. She set it down quickly as he started leading her through the house. She thought it was odd how he took her hand. He could have just had her follow him, but it was nice. Nina wondered if it was just a technique to put his charge at ease, because it was doing that to her. She would have thought it would have made her nervous, but it didn’t. <br><br>In the pool house she looked at the bikinis, not overly surprised to see them, people with pools often had extra suits around for guests. There were probably extra suits for men somewhere as well. Besides…Hawk was a stunning man. He probably had women over all the time. She wondered how many of the female agents he had slept with, and if he was as much of a flirt as Tony. . <br><br>Nina chose a simple black string bikini. Most of the bikini’s were fairly revealing, but this was better than the thong. She looked around a little nervously, then quickly changed. She tied the straps and made sure everything was secure. There was no mirror, which was probably best, or she might have been more timid when she saw the amount of skin showing, and that the top of the suit really should have been one size bigger to fit right. <br><br>Bashfully she emerged, carrying her folded clothing. She the pile on a chair and then smiled at Hawk gently. It was nice he had thought of this. And she noticed again how his eyes were very blue…the color brought out by the blue of the sky and the blue of the pool. <br><br>Deciding to just get it over with, and anxious to be in the water, Nina gracefully dove into the deep end, the water embracing her. She swam as far as she could before emerging face first, her hair slicking back on her head. A grin spread on her face as she turned to look for Hawk. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 19:44:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hawk sighed and enjoyed the water while awaiting nina's arrival, dunking his head under water then resurfacing once again, his hair now hanging in thin tendrils all over his face. Wiping it back he blew water out of his mouth, then blinked into the sunshine and squinted, looking around for the huge umbrella to block it out but he didn't see it. Kicking his legs he made his way to the deep end and yawned, sinking back down into the twelve foot deep pool and touching the bottom. When Nina emerged from the pool house he let out a loud and teasing whistle, then gave her a wink and sunk down to eyeball level with the water. His eyes followed her movements as she dived in, raising a brow at how much skin showed, but he certainly wasn't going to complain about it. He hid when she resurfaced and swam up behind her, wrapping hands around her eyes and whispering on her ear. "Guess who?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 20:01:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The relaxing water did wonders for her mood. Just being in the sun, acting normal…reliving one of the things she had loved, like dancing, made much of the anxiety start to ease away. Every lap of the water around her skin lapped away a bit of the stress. She needed to loosen up and relax, just as Tony had told her to do. Dwelling on the things that had happened would do nothing to make them better. Nina decided she needed to work harder on that. Of course that seemed easy to say here in the beautiful backyard and pool. <br><br>When she didn’t see Hawk she had an idea he was playing some sort of game with her. Nina e was ready to spin around when she felt his hands over her eyes and his whisper on her ear. He was very close to her, and they were wearing very little. A bit of awkwardness threatened to spoil the moment, but Nina really didn’t want it to. Instead she laughed lightly. “The Creature from the Black Lagoon? Do I need to scream like a damsel in distress?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 20:35:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The gorgeous specimen of a man laughed behind her and twirled around to face her. "Close but no cigar, anyway how do you like the pool? I find it a good retreat after a long days work." Twirling wet hair around his fingers he lifted himself out of the water to sit on the step later leading into the water, the vantage point wasn't that bad either showing off his muscled body, his skin not pale but just enough tan to it to not make him look deathly ill.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 20:52:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina's deep eyes followed him as he moved to sit at the ladder. Her gaze fell down his form, soaking it up. He was beyond gorgeous, and when she realized how she was drinking him in she blushed and turned her head away. "I love the pool, it's lovely." As if to reaffirm her statement she rolled about lazily in the water and sighed softly. "I used to swim a lot myself, but it was usually in the mornings. That way I could make sure I was relaxed before I started my day."&nbsp; <br><br>Nina stayed in the water, mostly out of modesty, despite the draw of the sun. She moved somewhat closer to him, within six feet, and rest with the water just below her armpits. Her eyes held his for a long moment, something clearly on her mind. After a moment she asked a question. It was growing easier to talk to him with every passing minute, something she found a bit unsettling. “May I ask you something, Alex?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 20:56:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Like any good man would he noticed nina's gaze on him and smiled and nudged her with his foot. "What exactly are you thinking?" Wiggling his eyebrows he chuckled and glanced around the pool area, then flicking his gaze back to her and nodding at her question. "Certainly." Silently he wondered what the question was like anyone would, nina hadn't struck him as the type to ask alot of questions, but he was certainly enjoying the relaxing athey were doing. Hawk seemed perfectly relaxed and comfortable in every situation they had been in so far, something that was rare because most people were shy or easily embarassed, unfortunately he wasn't good or bad was up for the other person to decide.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 21:13:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina tilted her head as gave her permission to ask him the question. Maybe she shouldn’t ask…her voice was tenative, but the volume on more of a converstaional level than the almost whisper she used with most people.&nbsp; “Is…is there a file about me?” &nbsp;She sighed, annoyed with herself. Of course there was a file about her…probably a big one given the importance of the case. “What I mean is…what does it say?”<br><br>She swam over to the edge of the pool a few feet away from him and crossed her arms on the cement, resting her head on them as she looked up at him. What she wanted to know is if it said she drank. That was something she was very sensitive about, and with the way he had watched her inside she wondered. But Tony had been surprised to learn she was married, so maybe there wasn’t much information at all…or Tony simply hadn’t had time to read it before she was foisted on him. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 21:19:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hawk raised an eyebrow and shrugged. "I'm sure there is but I haven't read it, why do you ask anyway it wouldn't have alot of deatilas just basic stuff and important things, it's not like they map out your life or something." Sighing he peered at her curiously and chuckled. "Why worried about what it says? Don't be it's not like a personal description of you or anything, just circumstances for being in the program and why and other basic info." Yawning he stretched and splashed back down into the water. "Anyway don't worry about what people think, just be yourself and screw everyone else, and if I may be brazen it's alot more attractive to a man to just be yourself." Giving her a wink he kicked his feet and glided to the other end, throwing a squishy water filled ball at her for fun.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 21:38:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina jumped up out of the water with a grin and grabbed the ball that was a little high over head. She lobbed it back at him. “That’s kind of contradictory…why should I care what men find attractive if I am not supposed to worry about what people think?”<br><br>She settled back in the water. “And besides…I don’t pretend to be something I’m not…I don’t think…” &nbsp;Or did she? Her brow furrowed slightly as she contemplated the accuracy of her statement. The internal debate was clear on her face as she considered what he had said. <br><br>Was pretending to be okay when she wasn’t what he was talking about? Nina just didn’t want people to think she was overly emotional or feeling sorry for herself. And what about the neutral mask she had worn for so many years? Nina was actually a very passionate person; with an expressive personality…she just hid it much of the time. Nina opened her mouth and started to ask another question, before she thought to stop it. “What if the real—“ &nbsp;Quickly she snapped her mouth shut, catching herself mid-sentence. It was easy to talk to Hawk, and now she was thinking it was too easy. Things could easily slip out she didn’t want to. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 21:49:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Water splashed in his face and he squeaked and threw it back at her a grin on his face yet all the whgile he listened to what she had to say. Thinking on her words he nodded and splashed water at her again. "I'm just saying be yourself it's much more alluring." Grinning he groaned and popped his back and neck then sighed happily. He raised a brow as she started to speak and moved over in the water to nudge her, his lips periously close to hers though he didn't mean it to be, his body pressed alarmingly close to hers but either it didn't bother him or he didn't notice.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 22:01:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina laughed as he squeaked and threw it back, the feeling of laughter a welcome one. It was louder than her characteristic soft laugh, more from the gut and free from self-consciousness. She turned slightly to the right and covered herself protectively as the ball hit her shoulder. She picked it up out of the water and turned back to throw it, but he had moved right next to her. <br><br>He may not have noticed how close they were, but Nina certainly did, especially as he nudged her. It was different being nudged in a pool by a half naked Adonis than it was while walking down a hallway somewhere, or seat belted in a car. This time she did not catch her question, and hadn’t even realized she was asking it until it was too late. It was the real Nina, peeking out from her hiding place. “And you don’t find me alluring as it is?”<br><br>Her eyes held his with a small teasing smile on her face. The first reflex that came to her was to turn away, but she didn't. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 22:05:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hawk certainly did find nina alluring and had no qualms about expressing it, but he was somewhat cautious not wanting to be hurt, but her words cleared that up quickly. "Yes I do, just some friendly advice." Before she knew what happen his lips were pressed to her cheek and he smiled, his blue eyes staring into her eyes from less than an inch away. He wondered what would happen next passion had a mind of it's own afterall.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 22:25:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Nina was surprised at the kiss on the cheek, but even more surprised as he stayed so close. She had been developing feelings for Tony…but Hawk…how could this be possible? Her want to kiss him back slapped her in the face. It came from nowhere. She had admitted to herself he was attractive, and very easy to talk to, but hadn’t really entertained the idea of attraction. Nina had spent four years not even looking at men, and now she was opening up to two very different, but both handsome, men. Both of which could be gone from her life as quick as she could snap her fingers.<br><br>She held her ground and did not back away, the two sides of her fighting for control. Her dark eyes burned with the fight inside of her. Part of her wanted to pull back and hide, forgoing comfort and attraction for safety. But the other part of her wanted to let go and take a chance, risking being hurt, but with possible rewards. It occurred to her that she was much more comfortable with Hawk than even Tony, but the attraction to Tony was deep, and even now she remembered the dancing, and how intense it had been for her. <br><br>Her lips parted slightly and she moved forward and barely perceptible bit forward, her breath dancing on his lips, but she stopped, remembering the way Tony had yelled at her in the alleyway. That had cut her deeply, and while she didn’t think Hawk would do the same…she just wasn’t sure enough. Maybe he was just offering ‘friendly advice’ as he called it. No matter how alluring he might claim to find her. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 22:29:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hawk stayed where he was and closed the distance himself his lips touching hers passionately as he kissed her again and again unless she pulled away, there was no denying what he thought or felt now it should have been an honor to nina because he was very picky. Sighing softly he finally drew back and blinked at her his blue eyes search her face. "That was nice, what did you think?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-06-2006, 22:38:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Nina inhaled sharply as his lips closed the last bit of the distance. Even as close as they had been in the water it still caught her by surprise. Her eyes fluttered closed and she gave in to the riskier desires of her psyche. She kissed him back passionately, her soft lips tasting the chlorine and sweat on his upper lip. Her arms reflexively rose to gently cup his neck and her body pressed close to his solid and masculine form. Her heart pounded in her ears and she got lost in the moment, pouring four years of pent up feelings into the kiss. <br><br>When he broke it, she was breathing slightly heavy, her eyes scanning his face in return. At his question she smiled timidly. It had been very nice, but she didn’t know what it meant. “It was exquisite…but unexpected.” &nbsp;Nina focused on his eyes, trying to read them. Was this just a conquest thing? A physical thing? Was he feeling comfortable with her like she was with him? <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 15:17:04</strong>
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				"It was for me as well, I am surprised you are not taken already by someone else." He was about to say more when his cell phone rang which he had put on the table by the pool. Groaning he sighed and kissed her cheek then jumped out of the pool and rushed over to the phone, a small frown appearing on his face as he looked from the phone to Nina. Picking it up he put it to his ear and answered. "Hello?" The phone call seemed to last a long time, and each minute that went by he became even more still, then sighed softly and blinked at Nina. "We have to go, I must take you back to the office, it seems more problems have come up with the case." Scratching his chin he went to help her out of the water then disappeared to get ready and went ahead and started the black sedan and got it nice and cool.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 16:41:06</strong>
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				Nina watched him climb from the pool, not hiding her roving eyes. Then she watched him on the phone and started to get worried. Something was obviously going on from the way he was so quiet and just listening. It was no surprise when he told her that yet something else was going on with the case. She sighed and let him help her out of the water. <br><br>Nina gathered her clothes, and had him point her in the direction of a restroom where she could change. She redressed in the same outfit, and towel dried her short hair. The convenience was so nice, even if she did miss the long hair. <br><br>As she dressed she started to feel a little guilty about kissing Hawk. She had flirted with Tony, and had thought there maybe could be something between them. But he sent so many mixed messages she was just never sure. Yes, he had been tender and warm at times, but he had done the same things for Michelle. Maybe he was just affectionate with women was all? She smiled softly as her thoughts shifted to Hawk. He made her immensely comfortable. She really felt at ease, as if she could be herself. Around Tony she often felt she had to tiptoe. <br><br>Nina sighed and went in search of Hawk so they could go back to the office yet again. Hopefully they weren’t pulling him from the case now. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 17:06:25</strong>
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				Once he was dressed and had loaded everything up in the car they took back to the office, the whole time he remained silent and didn't so much as look at nina, she hadn't done anything but he was slightly angry at all the constant change. And there was only more to come, the agents nina had thought she knew before were not who she thought, not even looking the same but he couldn't bring himself to tell her this. "I'm sorry, this case is just getting more weird and dangerous, the boss just doesn't seem happy about anything right now, even making us change by looking different and other changes." Sighing he scratched his chin and nodded bracing himself as he finally told her the truth. "One more thing, all the people you've met so far none them are who they seem even me, normally I wouldn't participate in such&nbsp; lies and deceit but I had to."<br><br>The black sedan finally pulled up into the parking lot once more and he led nina inside then back down the hallways, finally they had moved where they had held every other visit before. This time it was bigger and more comfortable mainly because it neededto hold more people. As they walked in nina would notice tony or what looked like him, but as hawk had said nobody was who or even looked the same in real life. The man she had known before was gone, the man before her now was still the same height but slightly larger in build, his muscles more evident under his clothes as he moved. His hair was very dirty blonde almost what you would call brown, comed over to the side making him look more professional. Eyes were also a beautiful medium brown that went with his hair perfectly, but at the moment they were narrowed and suspicious, for some reason the way he held himself now it was more serious. Three other agents were also leaning against the wall that tony was on, a short blonde man to tony's left who was only a little taller than nina, his eyes a shocking ocean color of blue green that lightened and darkened with mood. And his skin was pleasantly tanned his body lean and fit underneath with just enough muscle to make him lethal. The agent on tony's far left was the tallest with long dark red hair and emerald green eyes and he had a dimple in his chin. He was very well muscled and solid and the largest of all the others in the room. The man on the right of tony had medium length black hair that was styled neatly. He was about the same size as tony in height but slightly larger in frame, his skin naturally tanned and dark and his eyes a nearly perfect black, making look of spanish heritage. Each man though was gorgeous and a knock out all their own, where the hell did the F.B.I. get these people? It made one wonder.<br><br>The head boss who nina had seen before motioned them inside and glanced at nina and sighed softly, then pulled out a chair for her and glanced at his watch and tapped fingers on the wooden table. They were waiting for three others. The only offer of greeting he gave nina was a nod of the had and a few choice words. "Greeting miss conners, we will be ready in a moment." None of the other agents looked at her for more than a second, standing rigidly at attention against the back wall.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 17:23:55</strong>
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				Nina wondered about his silence, but for a change, didn’t assume it had anything to do with her. And when he spoke he confirmed the fact that she hadn’t done anything wrong. But she was not happy at all. She looked at his profile for a very long minute after he finished speaking. This time when her hands clenched in her lap it wasn’t from nervousness, but from anger and hurt. She had directly asked him if Alex was his real name. And he had bold-faced lied to her. Nina turned her face forward and stayed quiet, not responding verbally. After another minute she softened a little. He’d had to do it he said. <br><br>Nina entered the room and walked past the other agents. After she passed Tony she stopped. Turning around she took a step back and turned to look at him. He was completely different. All except for his eyes, she would recognize those no matter what he looked like, even he changed the color. She looked at him for a very long moment, the hurt very evident on her face, and she didn’t care who was watching. He also had assured her that once he had become Tony, that that’s who he was. Eventually she just looked away from him and went to take her seat. <br><br>The boss came in and Nina bristled. She was having a hard time containing herself at the moment. Hawk, or whatever his real name was, had told her to be herself and she was damn near ready to be herself and let these people know what she thought of them and the way they kept toying with her…intentional or not. But for now she simply crossed her legs and set her jaw, her eyes blazing. She did look directly at the boss and say something, her voice soft…but with an edge. "I would like some coffee.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 17:49:58</strong>
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				A nina entered the room the man she had known as tony stiffened slightly, a flicker of a smile trying to make it to his lips as she stared at him, his eyes gleaming a little letting her know he was happy to see her. But he soon looked away and his face went blank again, he could tell she was agnry and had every right to be to a certain point, at least they were all still alive thanks to the deceit.<br><br>The older man watched the display as nina came in and sighed softly, flicking eyes to 'tony' for a moment and sighing softly, his face going blank as well soon afterward. He watched as nina set down and gazed into this blazing eyes and sighed softly once more, he could tell she was very pissed for obvious reasons, but hoped she wouldn't blow up on them and cause any porblems. Finally he looked at her directly and spoke. "I'm sure your angry miss conners and have alot of questions, and I and the others will be glad to answer once our numbers are complete." At her request he nodded and sent the blonde to go get it, and he soon returned and sat it down in front of her with a smile and moved back to the wall.<br><br>Soon not three but seven other people entered the room and moved to stand against the other wall, one of them an older gentlemen who nina would recognize as Jeff from earlier. Giving her a smile jeff sighed and looked to the man seated at the desk. Three of the other six were also agents, back up for the four leaning against the back wall, and there seemed nothing special about them exceot nina knew them they were hawk, and the two others from earlier. The other three were tech specialists so far as intel, equipment involving spying and other neat stuff, and other assigned to the wellfare of the guarding agents assigned to nina.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 18:04:35</strong>
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				Tony’s gleam and suppressed smile had tempered her hurt a little, and her face would have softened a small bit before she moved away from him. She did care for Tony...even if he had lied to her, and she didn't know where exactly they stood. He was her friend no matter what though.<br><br>When the boss commented he was sure she was angry, one eyebrow rose slightly. She wanted to go off on him. Something in her had been set loose…it was hard to say exactly what it was, but she was tired of hiding and being the neutral and cold robot she had been. Maybe it was the kiss with Alex, or whatever his name was, that had finally broken her resolve, but it had started before him. <br><br>Nina looked around the room. There were <em>a lot </em> of agents here, and she noticed Michelle, or whoever she was, wasn’t among them. She must still be on the ‘Patterson’ case. But what were all of these men doing here? Surely they weren’t all on the case, were they? Was her testimony <em>that</em> important? Some more of her anger tempered at the magnitude of the seeming importance of the case. <br><br>She thanked the man that set the coffee in front of her and poured a cup, drinking it black. A bit of brandy might have been nice in it, but it still helped her calm. <br><br>And yet more agents came in, one of them Hawk. She met his eyes briefly, and then glanced back at Tony. She really wished she knew what was going on. Her gaze finally came to rest on the boss again, and this time when she spoke some of the edge and fire had left her voice and her eyes, but not all of it. “Is that everyone now?”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 18:51:08</strong>
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				Tony shrugged a little at her look, he knew mostly of what was going on, and knew nina wasn't going to like it at all but facts were facts. Sighing he straightened up and glanced at his boss.<br><br>Sighing softly he glanced and smiled at everyone as they came in but it was more a tired and withered smile. Once they were stlled in he looked to the four on the back wall and nodded for some reason. "Yes it is miss conners now listen carefully, as you may have already guessed no one you have seen or even talked to so far has been who you thought they were, well except for me and there's a very good reason for that. Through our intel so far in the mafia's dealings, we have found out your termination is their top priority right now, at first we thought it something trivial for it to be this way but new things have come to light." Glancing around the room then taking a drink of water he finnaly continued. "The murder you witnessed in that alley is bigger than you think, that man was one of the biggest bosses there is, and believe it or not use to be mayor in chicago a few years ago. For a while now some of the members had been feuding for several reasons, mostly the one's who had been in a while and who wanted out or promoted so to speak, unfortunately the main boss and leader Rudolph Gotti wouldn't allow it. So the others threatened to expose their secrets about past murders and drug dealing, etc, which was a very bad mistake you never threaten the mafia." Taking a breath he yawned drank some more water and peered at nina. "These men plotted to destroy the very foundation and mafia itself which isn't so bad for us, but your seeing that murder is crucial for us to help put alot of people away, mainly because that man you saw was one of the last alive who were plotting the destruction of the mafia itself." In essence he was saying he needed her to testify once all evidence was gathered what she had witnessed, and through this they could prove the mob was responsible for some of the past misfortune's and put them away or some of them. "All we need for you is to tell what you saw, I know this may shock you but your father was once part of the mob, a sad statement but true does this make any sense to you?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 19:15:40</strong>
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				Nina sat quietly and paid very close attention to his words. It was clear from the tone of his voice that what he had to say was very serious and quite important. And the first important thing he told her was that her termination was their top priority. The top priority. <br><br>As he went on it became clear as to why. She understood well enough what he was explaining about the mob. It was very overwhelming to her that such a big plot was taking place, and that new she had such a large part in helping to bring it down. The significance of her case caused her to pale, and any anger she’d had dissipated. It was made very clear to her how important this all was, and why the mafia was trying so hard to kill her. <br><br>But she was completely unprepared for his last revelation. Her lips parted slightly and she looked at the boss with confusion, and hurt that he could say such a thing. “It all made sense until you said my father was in the mob…that’s impossible. He was a very good man…he worked in construction…” But now little memories were popping up. All of the trips he'd had to take, the different 'uncles' that would come to the house that all dissapeared after her parents died...<br><br>The fire…they had died in a fire. The fire marshal had first said it was arson, but had quickly retracted that story, blaming it on faulty electrical wiring. She had lost both of her parents in that fire, only two months before losing her husband. Her eyes watered. “His death…did they…did they kill him?” &nbsp; She was referring to her father, but as the sentence came out of her mouth she wondered about her husband’s death as well. Had he known something he shouldn’t? Nina felt shaky, and somewhat dizzy, and as if she were going to pass out. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 19:39:04</strong>
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				Tony or whoever he was now listened to the boss spell it out for nina and frowned at him, it didn't sound godd the first time he had heard it well some of it, he didn't realize fully how bad it was until his boss was done. Sighing softly he glanced at Nina and felt bad for her, the woman's life turned upside down like this. Yawning he rubbed his eyes and his jaw nearly hit the floor as his boss spoke those last few words, he hadn't shared that with anybody before no one, tony was in total shock at the moment.<br><br>Once he had finished speaking he watched nina closely, waiting for an outburst or some emotional break down because of it all, but he she did nothing except wage a thinking battle in her mind. It was alot to process afterall, especially the last part which he regretted telling her now. Flicking his gaze to tony he sighed and frowned at him, he certainly seemed to be taking it hard as well. At her question he looked away then finally looked back at her and shrugged. "We're not sure miss conners, but we do know that your father got this all started, the rebelling and the idea to bring the mafia down so it's likely." Damn that should make her feel good, but pushing it aside he glanced at everyone and nodded to himself. "All we can do now is keep you safe, so let me tell you the plan, since your such a hot item these days for lack of a better term that's what all these people are for." Motioning around with his hand he sighed and began to tell her how it would work, how the four against the wall were the main guards for her, and the three she already knew were the backup if things got out of hand or too hot. Also about how the other one's were tech people, and the lone man sitting beside him was now the case manager and overseer, and last of all that Jeff would be supplying them with their guards equipment. Finally he glanced at the four men against the back wall and nodded.<br><br>The first one stepped up the blonde and introduced himself with a smile, Agent Edward Kuan, and though nina didn't know it a former assasin for the goverment. And then it came 'tony's turn nina would finally found out who he really was, then the name came rolling out of his mouth as he looked to her, he was Agent Lucas McKnight and also former special ops and assasin for the F.B.I. Once he was done the red head introduced himself as Agent Kevin Potter, and finally the spanish man stepped forward and introduced himself simply as Agent Rafael Chavez. Then 'Michelle' came through the door severely late as it were, and the astounding thing was she looked exactly like lucas, well except her hair was a little lighter and her eyes lighter as well. But the best was yet to come as she introduced herself as Alexia McKnight, it couldn't be she was Lucas's sister of all people.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 20:02:16</strong>
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				Not only were her present and future turned upside down, but now her past was as well. The man she had loved so much, her loving father, was a part of the mob. He may have tried to get out, but it didn’t change the fact that he had lied to her his whole life, and her mother had as well. She had to have known. And now she was unsure about her husband as well…Nina was certain of nothing anymore. <br><br>As the agents were introduced she barely was able to pay attention. She was concentrating very hard on not just breaking down. She also didn’t believe that these were these people’s real names either. Why tell her the truth now? The lies had been so easy apparently. <br><br>But when she realized Lucas and Alexia were brother and sister she couldn’t hold back anymore, and stood up, walking quickly to the door. There had to be a restroom down the hall, and she needed to be alone so she could really cry. A part of her was greatly relieved they were only brother and sister, but another part of her felt deeply betrayed. <br>&nbsp;The depths of the deceptions were beyond what she had even realized until now. Tony had not only lied about his name and appearance…that was forgivable, but he and Michelle had play-acted in front of her, taking on roles and fooling her completely. Tony had to have known how she felt about him from the way she had clung to him, and yet he still let her believe that Michelle was his ex lover, and that they had been close, leaving Nina doubting and unsure as to where she fit in. He had played with her already fragile emotions, and she just couldn’t fathom that he could do that to her. Orders or not. <br><br>Tears were already streaming down her face when she reached the door. If no one stopped her, or it wasn’t locked, she tore it open and rushed from the room, the sobs quitely starting. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 20:17:14</strong>
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				Eyes flicking up when everyone finished and his sister finally had to he looked at nina and his heart sank into his knee's the look on her face was enough to tell her true feelings. Sighng softly he felt a strong pang of regret for all the lies, lucas's beautiful brown eyes watching as she quickly got up and went for the door. He didn't understand this at first, flicking a glance at his sister and frowning, then it hit him like a ton of bricks and a small groan escaped his lips. He immediately started to go after her, but halted when he saw his boss hold up a hand and look to alexia instead. It took alot to just move back to the wall, all the other agent's eyes wide as nina started to cry and rushed out of the door.<br><br>Lucas's boss had expected this to a certain degree but not all out leaving which caused him to rasie a brow, but instead of letting lucas go he sent alexia instead a woman to woman chat. He had figured there had been a small something between lucas and nina, but the look on his face and the look at his sister confirmed it. But he said nothing and now thought he understood her leaving so quickly, it was all a great deal to take in her father, lucas, and all the deceit and her situation so far and now.<br><br>Alexia watched as nina broke dwon before her very eyes and felt very bad for the woman, she didn't know how she would handle such if she were in her shoes, probably just become a vegetable and wither away. Well maybe not but still she was handling better than slexia thought she would. At lucas's glance she frowned at him and sighed and threw him you know what look, then was immediately called upon by her boss and disappeared out the door in search of the woman. If she could and nina would let her alexia would comfort her as best as she could.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 20:41:40</strong>
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				Nina walked; half ran, down the hall, ignoring any faces she might see as her heels clicked against the floor. It was none of their business what was wrong with her, and she avoided eye contact. Finally she saw a restroom and flew inside, the sobs finally bursting from her. It was just all too much to handle and she felt as if her mind was rupturing. She put her back against a wall and sank to the floor, her face in her shaking hands as the sobs wracked her body. <br><br>She was only vaguely away of Alexia following her and entering the bathroom. Nina wanted to stop crying, she didn’t want to look weak, but she couldn’t. If Alexia crouched next to her and offered her a shoulder, Nina accepted it. She wished it were Tony though, or Hawk, or whatever Hawk’s name was...but she liked Michelle well enough. Too bad this wasn’t Michelle. Michelle had been a part Alexia had played. But a shoulder was a shoulder, and she took it.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 20:49:50</strong>
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				Indeed the alexia did burst into the bathroom and ran over to nina and pulled her close as she could. Brushing brown hair from her face she smiled and gave nina a hug and rasied her chin with a longer finger and stared into her eyes almost idenical to lucas's. "I'm sorry about all this, and lucas really wanted to come but the boss wouldn't let him, he likes you you know alot in fact your the first since his girlfriend died." Now that was a revelation in and of itself, silently alexia hoped nina didn't mention it to lucas because it was a very tiuchy subject. "We're both sorry we made you think we were you know lovers, but the boss told us to because he thought you and lucas were getting close and didn't want it to interfere in the case, well that and we had to for appearances mostly so more the last than anything else." Sighing she looked around and chuckled. "Perhaps we should get back, we have a few more things to clear up then we can leave."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 21:13:23</strong>
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				Nina didn’t trust any of them anymore, as much as she wanted to. She wanted to believe Alexia, especially about Tony. She wanted to believe that more than anything, but the lies had just come one after another, nonstop, since she had become involved with the FBI. She believed they wanted to keep her safe…but beyond that she didn’t believe a word any of them said. And they hid behind the excuse that it was best for the case. <br><br>She worked on calming down, and after several minutes was back to quiet tears. She didn’t respond to Alexia’s comments about Lucas. Even though she didn’t want to believe it, she did believe he’d had a girlfriend that died. It did explain how he would get close and then pull back…if he was sincerely getting close,&nbsp; but it didn’t change the lies. And she wasn’t sure how much to believe Alexia that Lucas had really liked her. That could all have been an act as well, something to get her to trust him. And it had worked. He had been the first person she’d really trusted since her husband’s death. <br><br>Nina wiped her eyes and stood. She turned to the sink and splashed cold water on her red, tear soaked face. She blew her nose and dried her eyes, and attempted to look as put together as possible. Fuck Hawk and his advice to be herself. None of them had been themselves…why should she. The walls were back up...shaky at best, but back for now.<br><br>Walking with her head high and her face as blank as she could make it, Nina led the way back to the conference room. She paused outside the door and took a deep breath. It was hard to walk back in there after her display, but she forced herself to open the door and walk in. She took her seat and looked at no one unless they intercepted her path.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 21:58:14</strong>
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				Lucas watched with a totally blank face as nina walked through the door and looked at no one, but lucas's eyes went to alexia as she came through then flicked to his boss. Sighing softly his pager went off and he rasied a brow and nodded his head. "I'll be right back continue without me." For the first time the real man nina had known as tony spoke his voice soft but swith a slight edge to it, normally he wasn't very hard ass and mean usually layed back looking, it took alot to get lucas hyped up about anything even his own job didn't do it for him normally. Disappearing out the door, it slammed shut and rang through the room as he exited.<br><br>Lucas's boss watched as nina came back in and gave her a smile then sighed as she didn't look his way or at anyone. Flicking his gaze to lucas he nodded and cringed as the door was slammed shut, ears ringing from the force the man had put behind it damn he was strong. Finally looking back at nina he yawned and stretched then blinked at her. "Now miss conners, a few more things first for about three days you will be what we call lockdown underground, living in an underground facility with the agents until the dust settles hopefully getting the mafia from breathing down your neck. Then you and you guards will be flown to los angeles to set up shop for a while, anything you need or want from chicago say it now, also any questions just ask."<br><br>Alexia watched lucas and frowned as the door slammed, what the hell was his problem she wondered, but shrugged it off and listened to the boss speak though she knew everything already.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-06-2006, 22:13:57</strong>
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				When the pager went off Nina couldn’t help but glance up. Seeing Lucas she looked at him a beat longer than she wanted to, and looked back at the table again. When she spoke his voice was slightly different, but it was still Tony. Still the man that had pulled her to his lap in the car and comforted her after the he had been forced to kill the man on the ground in front of her. Her long lashes fluttered closed over her dark eyes at the sound of his voice. When the door slammed she opened them again and sighed. <br><br>Nina forced herself to sit up straight, and looked briefly around the room. Her eyes fell on Hawk, and she had a feeling of guilt. She had liked Hawk a lot, but had strong feelings for Lucas. But given time, things could have developed with Hawk. But both men had lied to her…only Hawk had done so on such a less hurtful and personal level. And Lucas apparently had feelings for her as well…she had no idea what Hawk had been thinking, it could have just been a hook up for him. She sighed and looked back at the man in charge, just wanting to get things over with. <br><br>It was nice they were finally telling her what was going to happen and where she was going to be. It was the first time they had told her anything in advance, other than when Lucas had told her they were coming to New York. At the bosses question, she spoke very softly. “I have already requested my photo album. Even if I can’t have it with me yet, I would like it safe. And if possible I would like my sewing things. It would help pass the time. Beyond that I don’t care what happens to anything else.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-06-2006, 21:50:40</strong>
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				Lucas cursed as he entered the room then flicked narrowed brown eyes at his boss and gave a jerk of his head which could have been a no to something. Sighing he seated himself beside nina and layed his head in his hands and breathed deep, finally his voice coming out barely above a whisper in the cold and silent room. "We need to think of something better, I say we move underground now and send Jeff and the rest of the team out collect some intel, then make a move out in the open otherwise it's to risky." His eyes bored into the boss's as he said the last few words. "I mean look how much she has had to see so far it's not right, she would be safer to just stay there, and that would allow us to take a look at the intel then decide what to do next."<br><br>The boss sighed as lucas jerked his head then flicked his gaze to nina. Upon lucas's words he nodded and looked at nina again for a minute then his eyes rested on lucas once more. "Very well, I'm leaving you in charge while your away, get her in there quickly and notify me of anything and everything that goes on." Gripping the table he pulled himself up and stared at everyone then disappeared out the door.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>12-06-2006, 22:28:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As hurt as she was, she was glad he came and sat next to her. She guessed it was just because he needed to talk the boss so quietly, but his presence was like a comforting fog as it settled around her. And she knew on an intellectual level that he had been forced to play his roles. It didn’t take away the hurt, but it did make her want to try and settle it, move beyond it. She glanced at him briefly, her face mostly blank, but gratefulness for him in her eyes. She still completely trusted him as far as her safety went, and was glad the boss accepted the plan. <br><br>If anything, maybe they would get a chance to talk alone. Miche—&nbsp; Alexia had said he had really liked her. If that was true, she wanted to know it. She wouldn’t just be angry and hurt and pull away like her instinct to avoid pain was trying to tell her to do. She would try…try and meet him part way. They had both lost people they love, they were both wounded hearts, and one of them had to try. She just hoped he wouldn’t be cruel if Alexia was wrong. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 14:55:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				All but the three agents against the wall left and went who knows where. It seemed they understood how close and comfortable the handsome agent and the victim were because no said anything as they started into action, only their eyes followed the movements of the remaining people in the room. All three watched with blanks faces and cool eyes, slightly unnerving but at least they were on nina's side instead of against her.<br><br>Lucas glanced at nina and gave a small smile which wasn't like the one he had used before but it was still a smile and a start. Scratching his chin he glanced at the other's and yawned then rubbed his eyes, it had been a very tiring day especially with all the truth brought out and the emotional shit to go with it, but now the plan was in motion and lucas was back to work which was where he excelled the most. Flicking eyes at alexia he smiled and nudged her for the look on her face then moved over and whispered. "Go get the vehicles ready please." Gazing out at everyone in the room he motioned them out then held a hand out to nina, and if she allowed he would lead her out the door and down the hallway heading outside.<br><br>Alexia nudged him back and watched her brother work and couldn't hold back a smile as she watched his every movement, he was so precise and cool about everything, it took alot to get him worked up and when he did it was something to see. "Alright I'll be waiting."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 15:22:46</strong>
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				As the extra agents left, Nina relaxed a little more, the tenseness leaving her shoulders and her body sinking into the chair. Without everyone staring at her it was much easier to just let go of a little bit of the stress. Even the cold stare of the agents left didn’t bother her as much as they had when the room was full. Her hand came up to rub her forehead briefly before returning to her lap. <br><br>The small smile Lucas gave her meant a lot, and she returned it in the same reserved manner. To her it meant he might forgive, or, at least on some level, understand her practical breakdown. She just couldn’t handle all that was coming at her at once. If it had been just the blood and gore, or just the attempts on her life, or just the deceit and lies, or just the fact that she didn’t really know her father, she might have been able to handle things. But all of them together, thrown at her in a couple of days, was just too much. And on top of it she was trying to deal with actually liking someone for the first time since her husband’s death. And now she had the confusion and guilt over kissing Hawk as well. <br><br>Nina sighed and tried to empty her mind and just go on automatic for a bit. She was tired of thinking. And when Lucas offered her his hand, she slipped hers inside of his without hesitation, just taking comfort in the feel of it and in the small gesture. She walked with him down the hall and outside. <br><br>When they had a moment where they were out of earshot, she looked at him briefly, a bit embarrassed. "The way I ran out...I'm sorry, I didn't...I didn't want to make a scene."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 15:39:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Despite the fact the other three agents left first they walked behind lucas and nina down the hall until they got outside then they went ahead and disappeared into one of three vehicles. However each did look back at the two before entering the SUV, although it didn't seem like it they were still in there sight and covered if anything should go wrong.<br><br>Lucas shivered slightly at nina's flesh on his, and suddenly his mind raced back to the first time he had met his dead fiancee Susanna, the first time they had touched and made love the thought only sent goosebumps down his skin. Trying to forget it though was futile they had been too close for that, but now he could admit that she probably didn't want to see him hurting and would want someone to love him, the way she had which he thought given time that person might be nina. For some reason he couldn't shake nina off like he had every other woman since then, it was slightly unnerving and odd even unfortable, yet at the same time welcome and brought him a small ray of hope and joy. He stopped to look at her and placed a finger on her lips to stop the apology, his voice coming out smooth and soft almost like a voice you use for intimate situations. "No apology needed Nina I would expect nothing less, and I love your hair by the way you look so sophisticated and professional now." Absent mindedly he reached out and stroke a lock of her hair between his fingers and took her hand again and opened the door for to climb into the SUV.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 16:00:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His fingers on her lips made her quiver, the blood rushing over her cheeks and neck as it commonly did. They parted slightly under her touch as she held his eyes. No matter what color they were, or how his hair was cut, he was still the same man, she could see that. She wanted to believe that the same comfort and kind words that he had shown her throughout their time together was a reflection of the real man inside of him, and not the role he was playing. Her gut told her it was, that even with the different people he pretended to be, that part of him was genuine. <br><br>And he liked her hair. It was a small thing that many people might find insignificant, but to her it was very important. She was being forced to change so much about herself, and getting used to it was difficult. The long luscious hair she’d had, had always been a source of pride. <br><br>Hawk had told her she should be herself, and while none of them had been themselves, they’d had reasons. Reasons better than just be frightened. Nina was terrified of what she was about to do, but took a deep breath and leaned forward to very gently brush her lips on his cheek, and whispered softly against it before climbing in the SUV. “Thank you, Lucas.”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 16:07:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas watched her body language for long moments before finally climbing into his seat, a shiver running through his body as her lips brushed his the skin on his cheek, it made him smile and think back of all the flirting they had done before. Shaking his head trying to rid himself of the thoughts he simply nodded to the thank you and climbed in, the other agents sat in the very back of the SUV and kept quiet. "We're headed to the underground compound you heard us speaking of, it's very nice and grows on you after a while so hopefully you will get use to it, I don't know how long we will be there but hopefully we will be out soon enough." Reaching for her hand he patted it and smiled.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 16:21:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was relieved he didn’t flinch or pull away, or even get cross as he did in the alley. Instead he seemed to accept it graciously, and she thought she might have detected a brief shiver. She couldn’t be sure, but she could see the smile playing on his features. It brought a smile to her own as she pulled herself up into the SUV and buckled her seatbelt, crossing her legs towards him. <br><br>She was aware of the three agents in the back seat, and wondered if they could sense her affection for Lucas. It wasn’t concern for her own image that made her concerned about the possibility, but worry that it might somehow affect the case. His boss had already made he and Alexia go through one ruse because he thought Lucas and she were getting too close, Alexia had told her that. What would he do if he knew how deeply she felt? Nina didn’t want to think about that. <br><br>As he spoke she looked at him and gave him her full attention. When he patted her hand and smiled, her lips spread in a warm smile of her own. It seemed things were going to be at least okay between them. He didn’t seem angry with her at all. Not yet anyway. She would prepare herself for the cold side of him that came out when violence was around, and try and not take it personally. <br><br>She nodded to show she had understood, "I'm sure it will be fine. Much safer than a hotel," &nbsp;and then prepared for the speed at which he was bound to drive. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 16:29:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It seemed lucas was much different than nina expected because although he did go a little faster than normal he didn't go flying down the highway as usual, instead he kept a steady speed which got them to the compound safely and quickly. The building above ground was ar off the road and made of solid thick concrete and steel, it looked more like a maximum security prison or asylum than anything else. Everyone else unloaded their stuff and headed for the seemingly hidden passage or door into the place. <br><br>Lucas waited for everyone else to get out before he turned to nina and smiled warmly at her, his brow eyes twinkling with joy and something else his voice coming out soft as before. "Perhaps later when things have settled down we could go out on a date, I mean we both know how we feel but it's up you, I certainly wouldn't mind at all and I hope you don't either." Leaning in he kissed her sweetly on the cheek and then the lips, then sighed softly and blinked at her and climbed out of the vehicle and unloaded their stuff, his steps slowly taking him to the front of the building where the others waited.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 17:00:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The trip was much less nerve-wracking than she was expecting, and thankfully they weren’t attacked either. Was the less reckless speed for her sake maybe? Or was it for another reason? Whatever the reason it didn’t matter, she just accepted it. <br><br>When they reached the compound Nina prepared to leave the SUV, but noticed Lucas holding back. This prompted her to hold back as well. And sure enough, once they were alone, Lucas spoke. She liked his voice…it was slightly different than it had been as Tony or Vincent, and she liked it more. Or maybe it was the same, but his feelings were different. <br><br>At the offer of a date once things were calmer, Nina’s eye brows shot up in surprise. He was basically telling her he had feelings as well, something she knew had to be very difficult given what Alexia had told her about his girlfriend. She grinned softly, her melancholy eyes lighting up. “I would very much like that.” &nbsp;The kiss on the cheek that followed was unexpected enough, especially with the other agents in sight, but the soft kiss on the lips…it went straight through her, settling in her belly and spreading warmth through her body, like a good brandy would. <br><br>As he gathered their things and they walked to the building it struck her as odd how she could share a very passionate kiss in the pool with Hawk, and be so comfortable with him, where with Lucas she was nervous and frightened. And a small kiss from Lucas made her tingle all over. Then it hit her as to why. She was scared of Lucas because the potential for heartbreak was so much deeper. She did like Hawk, there was no denying that, but losing him would be something she could deal with. But the potential between her and Lucas was so much deeper, and therefore the heartbreak could be so much worse. But conversely, the reward could be that much greater as well, and she couldn't hide her smile as they walked to the building.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 17:19:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas was surprised at how bold he was to nina err vanessa but once it was over he didn't think twice about it, she had accepted the offer which had his heart racing and his mind wandering to other things, only natural for men the sexual and physical creatures that they were but he tryed to keep a clean mind. A smile formed as his lips as he unloaded the stuff and walked to the building, holding the door open for vanessa as she caught up even giving he a budge with the luggage. Once they were inside he looked around for elevator and soon his steps were directed towards it. Ushering everyone inside the small space he placed a key into the slot on the panel and turned it, then spoke softly for voice recognition and they slowly began their decent which took a while considering it was a long ways down. Inside the elevator he stayed close to vanessa and spoke to her conversationally occupying the time that it took to reach the bottom.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 17:48:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina grinned softly at him over her shoulder, her eyes gleaming, as he nudged her with the luggage, the subtle playfulness drawing it to her lips. She continued in, and then let him pass her to lead the way. Her eyes traveled over him, head to toe and back again, as he passed by. No matter what image or character he was playing, he was always devastatingly handsome. <br><br>As they rode in the elevator she kept the conversation going with him, her deep eyes connecting with his frequently. She was almost even more comfortable with him now than she had been before her minor emotional breakdown. Maybe it stemmed from the fact that they both now had revealed their interest. It was no longer just implied or suspected, but had been brought somewhat out into the open. It could also be because she was really trying to be herself and not hide away.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 18:09:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The handsome agent enjoyed the ride immensely mainly due to nina's chatting with him and the subtle eye contact between them, he was certainly glad he had said something to her it brought many possibilities to the table. Once they were down into the compound the agents spread out and looked around before lucas started the agonizing process of getting through all the scurity doors, locks, and various other devices to stop unwanted company should hey somehow get in. It took over thirty minutes and spoke praise when they finally got through and everyone took their stuff to where they would be staying. Lucas led nina to where she would be sleeping, it wasn't very homely with carpet floors and concrete underneath, and the walls were thick made of concrete with reinforced steel. Putting her luggage on the bed he smiled and sat down on the bed and put his head in his hands, his voice coming out between his fingers and drifting up to her. "I know it's not much but hopefully all will go well and the others will find out something and things will die down."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 18:38:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As they entered the far deep reaches of the compound, Nina realized how secure this place was. It was taking forever for them to get in themselves. For the first time in quite a few days, she stopped looking over her shoulder. It was a bit daunting though, knowing they were so far underground. She wasn’t a claustrophobe, but it still felt a little oppressive. But it was nothing she couldn’t manage. As they walked, she looked curiously around her surroundings, until they entered was seemed to be a private room for her. Lucas sat her luggage down, and then sat down himself.<br><br>Nina sat down next to him, not that self conscious that it was a bed, like she might have been the day before. She looked at him softly as he put his face in his hands, and spoke warmly. “This is fine, really…I feel quite safe here, and that is much more important than luxuries.”&nbsp; &nbsp;She paused, and then continued, again forcing herself to step beyond the walls. “And besides, you won’t get shot down here…and that is very important to me.”<br><br>Tentatively she reached her hand out and laid it gently on his upper arm. He seemed very stressed, and she wanted to let him know she was there for him as he had been there for her. But she didn’t want to push. He had a nasty way of springing back if pushed. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 19:17:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Finally his head emerged from his hands and he stretched and popped his neck and back letting a soft moan escape his lips as he did so, then he turned perfect brown eyes to nina and smiled softly. "Well thank you I feel special now, actually the place does have more luxuries than you think, but everything in this place has to opened by a button or something of the kind rather annoying at times." Letting out a breath through his nose he took his other hand and patted her hand as she touched him, then stared deep into her eyes and scooted a little closer. "That kiss a while ago, you never told me how it was, I happened to like it alot your very good nina." His voice had dropped a little more if possible and could now barely be heard, as he stared into her dark eyes his lighter one's twinkled, and as he closed the distance he reached out and pulled her closer with a finger under her chin. Finally he brought their faces a breath's width apart and kissed her luscious lips again, only this time it was longer and more passionate and more intimate, and in the end was even so bold as to slip her the tongue to see how she would react to it. One hand of his moved to her back and held her close, while the other he used to trail fingertips down her side gently almost as if he were tickling her but it was more a tease really.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 19:47:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The barely audible and intimate sound of his voice sent a rush through her. It was very sexy and tender, a dangerous combination. She returned his deep stare, and as he moved closer her heart beat a little faster and her lips parted gently, knowing what was to come. <br><br>As the finger under her chin guided her to him, her long lashes fluttered closed and she tilted her head slightly. Nothing could have prepared her for the passion and intimacy of the kiss as his mouth pressed to hers, their lips wrapping around the others. His hand on her back pulling her close, and the one trailing her side sent a tremble through her body. One of her soft hands came up to rest on his strong jaw.<br><br>As they kissed she felt his tongue part her lips. This was moving rather quickly now that they had sort of acknowledged their feelings. Nina swore to herself she would be strong, and take things slow, but as her soft pink tongue reached to lightly caress his, she knew it would be a battle. She had held off for so long, and now that she was attracted to him, she didn’t want to hold back...but would try. Nina had only kissed one man before, and even that had not compared to this. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 19:55:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas kissed her like he had never done to anyone before or so he thought, it was intimate and very personal nothing professional about it, he liked her body and soul for lack of a better term. He longed to get closer and find out more about her, which mean't her body and what she was like truly under every circumstance, but that would take time of course but he didn't mind. As she stroked her side he shivered at the feel of her flesh against his, sending a blazing heat of passion and desire throughb his body. Somewhere in his mind he wondered of nina felt the same way, but the his question was answered as her tongue danced over his. He moaned as the pleased him with her mouth, wrapping his tongue around hers and moving it along it's length. His hands moved a little lower for a minute as his fingers worked to move up under he shirt or top, it seemed a little fast yet but would he really go so far? Who knew part of it was up to nina herself. He did touch her bottom as he pulled her into his lap, using his strength to pull her up and into him. Her hair no longer posed a problem as he kissed his way down her neck, lightly nibbling and flicking his tongue out over her wonderful skin. A soft sigh escaped his lips as his fingers met flesh, but for now he didn't move any further waiting to see if nina would allow any more affection.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 20:25:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kissing Lucas was amazingly wonderful, literally taking her breath away, leaving her breathing slightly heavier. Even though she had been married, they had been young. She was barely more than the naïve girl she had been as a teenager, and he was just out of college. The difference in years between her then and now was not severe, but in measure of her maturity and life experience and depth, it was paramount. And it was now being reflected here with Lucas, more mature and skilled than her one and only previous partner. The kiss that she was sharing with Lucas was much deeper and more intimate than any she had felt before.&nbsp; <br><br>Not only did she have budding emotional feelings for him, but she was strongly attracted to him physically as well. His hands were pulling up her shirt, and she knew that she should stop him…this was all very fast, but she had a desire to feel his hand on her flesh, for him to touch her with his masculine hand. . And as he pulled her to his lap, his hand on her buttocks and their bodies pressing together, she moaned lightly, deep in her chest. His lips moved from hers to her very sensitive neck and she gasped lightly. The hand that had been on his jaw slid back, her delicate fingers entwining in his short hair. <br><br>She was drunk off of him, and off of the intensity of the moment. She pressed her body to his, her unoccupied hand moved to his back to rake him gently with her nails. If he still had a vest on, she moved her hand to his upper arm, raking him there instead, letting him know how he was making her feel. Right now she wanted more…there would be a line she would stop him, but it was ahead and in the fog of desire somewhere…and she wouldn’t be aware of it until they were close to crossing it. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 20:45:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas moaned as well as her bottom settled down on top of him, it had been a while since he had engaged in something so intense, he had had sex before now and after his fiance''s death but nothing like this at all. Sighing he kissed her neck a little more and nibbled it as well, his hand slid further up at her happy gasp and he sighed as he felt flesh beneath his fingers. Flicking eyes to the door he smiled glad it was closed and the walls were sound proof.<br><br>His other hand moved to her top and the buttons, slowly unbuttoning them one at a time for effect more than anything, if he had wanted it that bad he would have simply ripped the shirt off. His cock grew stiff as nina wiggled around on top of him, something she was bound to notice and respond to. His eyes fluttered as he brought his mouth close to her ear, one hand finally working into her shirt while his hand brushed against her right breast gently. His voice was soft and barely audible as he spoke. "Shall I proceed?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 21:04:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina’s head lolled to the side as he continued his attentions to her exposed neck, another advantage she had discovered about her short hair. Want coursed through her veins, every nerve coming alive. She could feel him swelling beneath her, and unconsciously stirred her hips against him, and ache starting between her legs. <br><br>As he slowly unbuttoned her shirt her mind struggled through the mire of desire to sort out what exactly was happening. So many things flowed through Nina beyond the physical yearning she felt. Being close like this was beyond physical for Nina, it was an exercise of trust and it meant much more than just sexual gratification. Her fragile state may have made her wall crumble more readily, but it still would not have crumbled for just anyone. But Lucas was singular and unique, and something about him made her feel less alone, and it had nothing to do with the proximity of his person.<br><br>How far should she let this go? Her body was in a state of agonizing need of him, and emotional she wanted to connect with him on that deepest level of blended physical and emotional intimacy. But were they ready for that? His hand found its way inside her blouse, and the already hard nipple sitting atop her firm breast tightened further, almost painfully so. She gripped his upper arm firmly, and lightly pulled on the hair in her hand, pressing her neck back to his lips. For now she was powerless to pull away from him, and she gasped out her answer. “Please…for now…please, a little more…”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 21:32:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas was very pleased with the reactions he was getting from nina though deep down inside he felt a little guilty, this was so unexpected and overwhelming to her most likely but she seemed to like it. But he swore he wouldn't go all the way no matter what, the relationship depended on it at least for him. <br><br>Pulling the shirt away from her body he worked to unclasp the bra she was wearing and slowly pulled it off as well, then moved a hand over her shoulder to fondle the left breast. Letting out a breath he hadn't know he was holding he smiled at the feel of her flesh on his, she was perfect chest size or so it seemed he ceratainly didn't complain about them. As she ground down on him he groaned and shifted around himself.<br><br>Figuring it was unfair that she was half naked and he wasn't he started to remove his shirt quickly, but was careful not to wrinkle it in any way so nobody would say anything about it. Once he was half naked as well he pressed his muscular upper body against her back and sighed holding her close and whispering in her ear. "This is very nice."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 21:56:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina let him remove her blouse and brassiere, her heart pounding in her ears and skipping beats. Once the cool air of the underground complex hit her skin goose-bumps rose from her flesh. His hand on her breast was strong and warm against her, and she moaned again, pressing her back against him. <br><br>She was then ready to twist and reach for his shirt, wanting to feel him completely against her, but he beat her to it, removing it himself. He pressed his powerful form against her back, and she pushed into him as well. Her hands dropped to the sides of his thighs, and she tried to stop her hips from writhing, not wanting this to go too far. <br><br>As she sat on his lap the smell of his cologne blending with his skin was intoxicating, and she inhaled his scent. Her hands firmly stroked the outsides of his thighs as he held her. It was all very bold for Nina, very forward, but she wanted him to know how much she desired him, especially since she wasn’t going to let things go farther. She’d just had a need to be in contact with him, and though she ached to be with him physically, she wanted to wait until it would mean more. <br><br>When he commented how nice it was she nodded and leaned her head back on his shoulder, bringing her arms to lay on the ones wrapped around her. Her eyes closed and she just let her body conform and melt against him. Her whisper back was almost inaudible. “Very...I…I needed this…you…to hold me…” &nbsp;<br><br>She needed his touch even more than she had realized and her hands gripped his arms as if he might pull them away if she didn’t. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 22:04:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He sighed at the feel if her soft back pressed up against his hard stomach and chest and now it was clear just how strong he was and how much he put into looking good. Rubbing his cheek against her face he smiled and nodded his head to her words. "I'm glad but no more for now I think." Taking in her scent and shape he yawned and moved a hand to stroke her right breast affectonately. He held her for a while and closed one eye slightly sleepy from all that had happened recently.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>13-06-2006, 22:41:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She relaxed by degrees when he said no more for now, and nodded softly, rubbing her face back against his cheek. Nina had been a little worried after feeling his hardness beneath her that he might not want to stop. With his control evident, she felt more in control of her desire as well, though she still craved him deeply. <br><br>Nina just sat and soaked in his presence, letting him hold her and stroke her breast softly. After a little while she turned sideways in his arm, turning her torso so she could wrap her arms around his scarred but beautiful torso so she could hold him as close as he held her. She pulled him tightly to her, her breasts crushing against his chest. He had been through painful things, probably just as much, if not more, than her. It was important to her that he know she would be there for whatever he needed as well. Nina sighed deeply and laid a very gentle kiss on his neck. "Thank you Lucas..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 14:56:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas nodded and rested his head on her shoulder until she turned and let a breath out of his nose. A part of him couldn't believe that he had done such a thing and it repulsed him, and even angered him slightly that he had let nina get so close without much effort for her. But a small part liked the situation they were in as well and just relaxed and tryed not to think about it, most people thought he didn't close because of his dead fiancee and the hurt he felt for it, but truthfully some part of him just didn't care or want to make the effort to even try.<br><br>Sighing he groaned as nina shifted around and he looked down at her but didn't kiss her back, a war raging in his body and mind at the moment on what was right and what wasn't. Slowly he untangled himself from her and put his shirt back on and stood up. "Get dressed, we still need to set up here and go over some stuff."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 15:11:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was disappointed when he pulled away, and chastised herself for turning to him and kissing his neck affectionately. Had it been too much for him she wondered? Nina told herself not to take it as a slight. He had a job to do and she needed to understand that. After he pulled away she felt kind of exposed, and crossed her arms in front of herself. He stood and told her to get dressed. She nodded softly, not meeting his eyes. <br><br>As she had been in his arms it had felt right, it had felt like she had found her soft place to fall in the rigid form of Lucas. But now that they were separated by only a few feet she felt a bit embarrassed that she had let things go so far. Nina stood as well, turning her smooth back to him and redressing. She did her best to make sure she looked the same as she did prior to their entering the room. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 15:39:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas yawned and looked away as nina got dressed feeling guilty for what he had done, it wasn't fair to him or her and especially his former love. Once she was dressed he reached for her hand and stared into her eyes a serious look on his face. "I'm sorry for what I did, normally I am not like this nina but I'm only human, let's just concentrate on your safety for now and leave the rest to fate." His voice was soft and low as he spoke.<br><br>Sighing he opened the door and motioned her out then sought out the other men in his company. Finding his sister amongst them chatting away he slowly approached and stretched then finally spoke. "I'm going to head back top side probably go back to the office and gather some supplies, also help Jeff and the intel unit with their stuff then I'll be back." After a minute or two of wandering around he found nina again and told her the same thing then disappeared.<br><br>Alexia was surprised to hear that lucas was leaving but simply nodded then looked to nina who seemed to be lost in thought, something was troubling her and silently she wondered what the two had been doing, but it was none of her business so she said nothing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 15:55:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When he took her hand and looked her in the eye she expected something more tender than what did end up coming out of his mouth. He was sorry? Sorry for what, for comforting her? For being close? She just looked at him, dumfounded, and tried to hide her hurt. She wanted to ask what was so terrible that they had done. <br><br>Nina didn’t know if she could handle the ebb and flow of Lucas’ demeanor, her heart was being stretched and twisted. Just when he would start to give her some intimacy and some closeness, just when he would start to pull her in and make her think it was safe to open up a little, he pushed her away again, sometimes gently, sometimes not. She didn’t expect for him to move too quickly, but she wished he would stop taking two steps forward to just take one step back. If he wasn’t prepared for the journey, he needed to not make it yet…as much as she wanted him to. <br><br>When he told her he was leaving she simply nodded and crossed her arms in front of her chest. She was surprised to hear he was going. Was he trying to get some distance between them, or did he really need to help Jeff and the others? Gather supplies? Nina didn’t know what to think. After he left she stood awkwardly in front of Alexia, and after a long quiet moment, spoke very quietly, attempting to keep her voice unreadable. “Am I needed for anything?”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 16:06:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexia sighed and shook her head not knowing what to think of nina and lucas, they certainly didn't need any drama going on in the case, and she wondered if the boss's worries weren't well founded. She could tell nina was hurt and felt the need to explain, so she motioned nina into a chair and peered into her eyes, crossing her arms over her chest as the guys watched the two women. "I don't know what happened between you two, but it's clear your hurt for reason and I can probably guess why, he got close again only to pull away am I correct?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 16:24:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina stiffened at Alexia’s words, and her dark eyes flicked to the men around them. This was no one’s business but hers and Lucas. She quietly met Alexis’s eyes again and sighed. She leaned forward a bit and spoke very quietly, her eyes traveling away once more. “I’m just…I don’t feel right talking about it…”<br><br>Besides not wanting to share anything with the other agents, Nina wasn’t the type to talk about someone behind their back.&nbsp; She was confused and a little hurt by Lucas, but should be talking to him about it, not his sister. But he made it difficult. He was too much like herself, guarded and protected. The difference was that she was completely without power in her life right now, and had no control over any part of it. She couldn’t come and go as she pleased, she couldn’t see who she wanted to see, or do what she might want to do…she couldn’t escape the situation for five minutes, and that made her vulnerable and more needy maybe. Lucas could essentially do whatever he wanted right now…like leave. He’d had no problem doing that. <br><br>Nina uncrossed her arms and put her elbows on the table, her head in her hands, her eyes watering as she did. She might not feel right talking about it...but she needed to. “I feel like he’s toying with me…I know he isn't, but...but I...I just...”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 16:47:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexia glanced around as nina's eyes traveled to the other agents and she sighed softly, but soon her gaze was back on the woman before her and a comforting smile played on her lips. "I know but you need to, my brother has that effect on people don't worry about it." Yawning she covered her mouth with her hand and watched nina's thoughts and emotions pass over he face and felt sorry for the poor woman, she had no control over her own being and that had to be a real pisser and very frustrating as well so she could understant a little. At the last of her words she gave a small smile and patted nina's hand. "He isn't whatever you may believe, my brother doesn't get joy out o hurting other people, let me guess he got close again then pulled away?" Without waiting for an answer she continued on in a whispered voice. "You have to understant my brother is wored different and not the same as other men, he isn't the type to just jump into bed with anyone no matter what, even after months of going out I've heard he still isn't any closer to intimacy than before." Pausing she took a breath and moaned as she popped her neck. "Anyway he probably feels guilty for whatever he did, and probably is as baffled by you as you are him just be patient, he will come around and the reward will be well worth the wait afterall you think he is gorgeous don't you?" Brown eyes the same as lucas's stared at her without blinking waiting for an answer.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 17:04:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina sighed and pulled her face from her hands, folding them in her lap. She looked down at them and shook her head, matching Alexia’s soft tone as she spoke. “Yes, he is attractive, but….that’s not what it is about. There are gorgeous men everywhere, and none of them have affected me this way…and I don’t care about jumping into bed, or not jumping into bed, or any of that…even if I do find him…well, you know…It’s just not about that….”<br><br>She didn’t really know what it was about him that drew her to him. She wished she did, so that she could work on resisting it. He was nothing but a big ball of hurt waiting to happen. As Alexia had said, he wouldn’t set out to hurt her, but Nina believed it would be that way with him. He may eventually come around, but in the meantime was she just supposed to be his rubberband? Being stretched this way and that? Letting him draw her out from behind her wall just to hide behind his own? &nbsp;“And yes, he got close and then pulled away. Again.”<br><br>Nina looked up at Alexia and met the eyes that were so much like Lucas's. "I don't want to rush things...but, I don't want to stand still either. And I really don't want to just let him push me forward and back like he does."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 17:25:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alexia nodded and sighed softly understanding where the woman was coming from. "I understand, he is very odd and disturbing at times, I've seen him do very odd and amazing things even horrifying."<br><br>Moving her eyes back up to nina she yawned. "Let me just say lucas was there when his fiancee got killed, the two men attacked her then noticed lucas, and... and well he slaughtered them like nothing I've ever seen it was sickening." Glancing over her shoulder then back to nina. "He is very dangerous in more ways than one, my suggestion don't push let him make the moves, even test the waters a little if you know what I mean that way it won't hurt as bad."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 17:46:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				“No, I don’t know what you mean about test the waters…” It was all too confusing and muddled for Nina. She just didn’t have the dating and relationship experience to handle something as complicated as this. But then again, did anyone? She and Lucas were in a very unique set of circumstances. They had everything working against them, and nothing working for them other than their attraction to each other, emotional and physical. <br><br>As Alexia explained about Lucas and what happened with his fiancé and the men who killed her, Nina wondered if Lucas was at the point to where he cold have another woman in his life. He had been through something extremely tragic, and he might never recover. Her heart ached for the pain he must be in, and wanted to help him, but doubted he would let her. “And I wonder if he is even ready. It took me four years before I have finally felt ready, and while it was...heart-wrenching...it wasn't like what he had to go through.” &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 17:57:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nodding she sighed and blinked at nina wondering how smart the woman was but said nothing, instead deciding on explaining it instead of keeping quiet. "I mean don't make a move make him do it, but keep your shields up some so you won't be hurt if he pulls away, now do you get it?" Stretching herself out she propped feet up on the table and rubbed her eyes. "God I'm tired, and I really don't know if he's ready or not just go wth the flow I guess." Glancing at her watch she wondered where the hell lucas was at? He had been gone over an hour, maybe he was just taking a breather and gathering his thoughts.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 18:31:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina listened to Alexia’s explanation. The phrase ‘test the waters’ had sounded like she should gently dip her toe in now and again, gently probing to see how he reacted. Now Alexia was telling her to not enter the water at all, but let it come to her and to have a life vest on at the same time. She sighed and nodded. Even if the phrase in her mind hadn’t sounded right, the explanation made sense. “I get it…it’s nothing really different than anything I’ve done so far.”<br><br>As Alexia yawned and rubbed her eyes, Nina realized how tired she was as well. Maybe that was why this was all so difficult right now. She gave a small yawn of her own and then stood, ignoring the other agents in the room, and just concentrating on Alexia. “I think I am going to go lie down for awhile, get a little sleep...you should do the same. This place seems as secure as Fort Knox, surely you could take a rest.”<br><br>She saw the way the other woman glanced at her watch. Nina knew a decent amount of time had passed, but didn’t know how long Lucas should be gone. Was Alexia worried about him?<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 18:52:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas returned a couple hours later after nina had went to bed and was laden down with stuff. Several black duffle bags were attached to his back, and he also had some food and drink with him. Everybody seemed pleased to see him and he seemed in high spirits as well. He had brought ever alcohol under the sun to the compound, and had munchies to eat on your basic party food. Brown eyes searched for nina as he came in but didn't see her and figured she was resting. He gave a smile to alexia and nudged her as he cracked open a bottle of grey goose. Before long the four men were feeling good with all types of mixed drinks, straight alcohol, and even champagne in their systems and were becoming rowdy and singing god knows what.<br><br>Alexia stared daggers at lucas for a moment and gave him a frown. Once he was close to her she scolded him in whispered tones wondering where the hell he had been, typical younger sister behavior perhaps but her mood soon changed. She found it hard to be s spoil sport when lucas and the others were having so much fun, so she decided to join in and smiled even drinking a little herself but not going overboard with all the men around. She considered waking nina but let the poor woman rest, surely there would be some left over for her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 19:11:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina disappeared into her room and sat on the bed for a moment, feeling a little lost. At least she had a place to go and be by herself, without having to have a constant escort. She kicked off her shoes and moved to curl up on the bed, listening to the immense silence of the place. She supposed the soundproof walls added to that, and wondered if it was too late to request a radio or CD player…something. <br><br>It took awhile, but she did eventually drift off to a fitful sleep. If she hadn’t felt safe in the deep underground facility she might not have been able to with Lucas gone, but she managed. When she did finally awake she didn’t know what time it was, but hunger told her at least a few hours had passed, though it felt like more. <br><br>As she sat up she paused…did she hear the faint sound of…singing? She listened again and yes, through the door she could just hear them, it sounded like everyone was having a wonderful time. For a few minutes she just sat and wistfully listened, wishing she could be a part of it. Then decided the only thing stopping her was her. She slipped back on her shoes and headed towards the noise. <br><br>The sight was not what she expected, the four male agents clearly under the influence, and Alexia was drinking as well. A soft grin did rise to her lips as she stood in the doorway and listened to them sing. Her eyes fell to Lucas most of all, settling on him. He looked happy, and that made her smile even more. <br><br>She loved the sounds of men, and their deeper voices. It was the alcohol that pulled her into the room, and she grabbed the bottle of jack, always her favorite, and mixed it with a little cola. Once she had her drink she held off to the side a bit, feeling awkward, but wanting to be a part of things. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 20:02:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The handsome agent and his friends had had far too much to drink but with nothing else to do it mattered little to them. Lucas felt great right now high as a damn kite with the coordination of a cripped person trying to walk. His unfocused brown eyes lazily moved to nina as she came out of the bedroom and he smiled at her, a very stupid and obviously drunk grin on his face. Stumbling over to her he tryed to give her a quick hug and fell over on the floor, having to be helped up by the other agents who were laughing their asses off at him, then some even fell over themselves and stayed on the floor and laughed until they hurt. Finally lucas got to his feet with the help of the slightly more sober alexia and smiled at nina again. "Help yourself girl, plenty for everyone cut loose feels great." Spilling some vodka on the floor he grinned and sloshed it on his shirt, then got into a fun wrestling brawl with the blonde detective.<br><br>Alexia was feeling pretty damn good right now and smiled at nina as she came out of the bedroom and motioned towards the alcohol and party food. She shook her head and sighed as the men fell over obe another and laughed stupidly but got a kick out of it as well. Groaning as she helped lucas to his feet because he weighed so much more than her, a smile playing on her lips as he tryed to hug nina then spoke to her with a slurring voice.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>14-06-2006, 20:21:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Strange as it might seem to some, despite Nina being a ‘dependant’ she rarely drank to a drunken state. Mostly she drank consistently, enough to be relaxed, to get a certain amount of the stuff in her system…and sometimes she did drink enough to get a buzz. But the drunken stupor days were rare for her. Still, they did look like they were having fun. <br><br>When Lucas tried to hug her in front of everyone she smiled and laughed softly as he fell, helping a not overly sober Alexia help him back up. As much as she would have liked a hug from him, she didn’t want it to come from a drunken state. Realizing Lucas might not be in the mind to control himself as he wished to, she decided to stay sober, so she wasn’t out of control as well, and they didn't stumble back to her room and do anything either of them regretted. <br><br>She laughed louder as he started wrestling with the other agent. Fixing herself a small plate of food and another drink, she hung off to the side a little still, but felt quite relaxed. None of these drunks would think twice about anything she did. Hell, they might not even remember tonight. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 15:30:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas and the rest of the gang woke up late the next day layed out on the floor and moaning, lucas ached like a bitch but he didn't have a hang over thank god. The sound of his data pad alarming was what woke him up, and he quickly grabbed it up his eyes widening. "Holy shit!" Hastily waking the rest of them up and motioning alexia to stay down, the group quickly disappeared up a back route down the hall, their weapons were drawn and all worn serious looks on their faces.<br><br>Alexia flicked her tired gaze to lucas as his data pad went off, but she looked scared at the expression on her brother's face, eyes following them as they went down the hall. Flicking brown gaze to nina who had fell asleep on the couch she moved over and crouched down beside her. "Stay put."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 15:40:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina awoke reluctantly, but once she realized what was happening she was wide awake. Something was happening, and alarm… How could this be? This place was like a fortress. Her dark eyes watched Lucas’s back as he and the other agents disappeared down the hall. The way his eyes had widened and he had looked so concerned frightened her. Whatever was happening was serious. <br><br>When Alexia crouched next to her and told her to ‘stay put’, Nina nodded. She swallowed nervously and looked at the other woman with confusion and fear. “How is this possible?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 15:51:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas and them disappeared up the back stair case his breath coming in gasps, his body was pumping adrenaline out like crazy, the familiar grip of his glock pistol a comfort to him in this panic. Once they reached the appropiate level he surveyed the area and started down the hall. A rustling and sounds of banging around and slowly the four agents surrounded the room and busted through the door. Four guns were aimed at a tall man with dirty blonde yet spikey hair that was very neatly styled, he was around the same size as lucas but taller, and if possible looked more serious than the handsome agent. His eyes also happened to be the same exact brown. Soon they had lowered their weapons and lucas gavbe him a hug, then they disappeared back down the steps and made their way back down to where nina was.<br><br>Alexia shook her head and sighed not knowing that to say to nina. "It's not that's just it, this place is locked down only someone with extreme knowledge of the place, or some kind of access could get in don't worry."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 16:23:14</strong>
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				Nina evaluated Alexia’s face with her deep eyes and saw concern on it, and the way she was holding her gun made Nina believe there was something to worry about. And the way Lucas and the other agents had left didn’t make her feel particularly comfortable either. She spoke quietly, but with determination. “I’m getting my gun.”<br><br>Ignoring Alexia’s previous order to stay put, and her own agreement to that order, Nina quietly stood up. She looked carefully down the hall and then entered her room and picked up her purse. She took out the gun, making sure the clip was full, and grabbed a second clip as well. After checking the hall again, she went back to Alexia.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 16:52:58</strong>
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				Soon lucas showed back up with the blonde guy in tow beside him, the other agents flanking them with their guns out away. Lucas smiled at lex and motioned towards the blonde, but his eyes widened at the sight of the gun in nina's hand. "What the hell, it's alright flase alarm you two, but look who it is lex the scoundrel decided to make an appearance." Moving over to nina he smiled and nudged her then motioned to the blonde. "Nina I would like to meet my brother K.T. who surprised us all."<br><br>K.T. grinned at lex and moved over to give her a big hug then a polite kiss on the cheek, then he hugged lucas and nodded his head and offered his hand to nina. "It's a pleasure nina."<br><br>The smaller woman let out a breath as her second older brother gave her a hug and she smiled and slugged him in the shoulder. "It's about time you came to see me." Brown eyes twinkling she grinned and chuckled watching the scene before her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 17:11:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina also let out a breath, mirroring Alexia’s relief. Not only had the right people come down the hallway, but Lucas hadn’t been hurt again. Apparently Alexia had been right that she shouldn’t worry, and Nina once again felt safe in the underground facility. Knowing she wouldn’t need it, she lowered her gun, not at all ashamed she had retrieved it. She had seen Lucas’s wide eyes at the sight of it.&nbsp; As she looked over the agents she noticed a new one. Immediately she recognized Lucas’s eyes in the man. <br><br>As Lucas introduced them, Nina slipped her small hand into K.T.’s larger offered one, and shook it. “It’s nice to meet you as well.” &nbsp;She smiled at the three siblings, looking a bit amused. “Family business then…” &nbsp;Being he was their brother, she didn’t have the same nervousness she might have had with another new agent. She was painfully aware that she must look a mess after sleeping on the couch all night. Her clothes were wrinkles and her short hair a tosseled mess. But she still looked better than the others who had gotten plastered. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 17:36:41</strong>
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				Sighing softly he seemed pleased at nina's reaction and lucas sat himself down on the couch and layed himself down, one eye closing for a minute before he glanced at k.t. and nina. "God what a night, you should have been here bro we had a blast." Flicking his brown gaze to nina who he thought looked rough and tough today and damn sexy, for some reason the new hair cut and choice of clothing made him nearly lose it, and he silently wondered what the hell was wrong with him yesterday. Shaking his head he yawned and spoke softly. "I have plans for us later so be prepared."<br><br>K.T. smiled and gave the hand a shake and smiled at her. "Sorry to scare you nina had to surprise my bro though." Glancing between them he smiled and shook his head, he could tell sort of what his brother was thinking, and silently wondered by the looks they were giving each other what was up.<br><br>Lex just sighed as the two gazed at each other and frowned as lucas layed down and looked thoughtful, but she shrugged it off and hugged her big bro again and poked him in the ribs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 17:51:38</strong>
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				When Lucas mentioned the night before, Nina laughed softly. She couldn’t hide her roving gaze as he stretched out on the couch. Looks had never been the most important thing about a man for Nina, but Lucas was gorgeous…hot even. Eventually she made it to his eyes just as he looked her over as well. His gaze was like a caress and she felt her nipples hardening in response. Quickly she looked away as he said he had plans for ‘us’ later. She wasn’t sure who he meant. His brother had surprised him, so it might not mean him. But she was under lockdown, so it must not be her. She would just wait and see. <br><br>As she turned away she looked back to KT who was so like and unlike his brother at the same time. “It’s alright. I’m just glad it was nothing serious.”&nbsp; &nbsp;She smiled as Alexia hugged and poked her brother again. It was sweet, and she wished she had siblings. And their lightheartedness was catching. The smile grew to a grin, and her eyes gleamed as she turned to the sister of the group.&nbsp; “Alexia, however did you put up with two of them?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 18:21:49</strong>
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				The next few hours passed for all of them and the place had settled down and the atmosphere cleared of all emotions except happiness. Lucas was still layed out on the couch talking to everyone and flicking his gaze around the room. Everyone else along with him were laughing and cutting up even nina, all with chilld starbucks coffee drinks with brandy in them. Soon though their time was up and lucas's and nina's plans were upon them and he got up and motioned her to follow him. "Get your gun and taser and meet me near the staircase on the far side of the hall." Sighing he yawned and gathered his stuff and waited.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 20:02:18</strong>
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				Nina had fun. She made herself relax, which was easy to do around the three fun siblings. She flirted mildly with Lucas, but not enough to embarrass him she didn’t think. And she drank the brandy laced starbucks, savoring the taste. If only it had been another place, and this had just been a group of friends. And if only the threat of the mafia hadn’t been hanging above their friends. Nina thought she might truly be able to be happy. <br><br>When time came for the plans, Nina now knew they were with her. That pleased her, she wanted to spend time with Lucas. Alexia’s words ran through her head, and she would try to follow them. She would try not to push, and try to just be accepting. <br><br>When he told her to get her gun and taser she grinned and wink playfully at him. “You’re a kinky one. Okay, I’ll get them.” She grinned and went to her room to retrieved them. Also in her room she brushed spritzed on just a small bit of perfume before leaving and meeting him at the indicated staircase. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 20:17:22</strong>
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				Lucas gave her a laz smile and a nudge at her words and sighed softly and glanced to kt down the hall, he didn't know what to do about nina whether to gor it or not, by it he mean't her in general not sex though that was constantly on his mind as well. He thought nina would look real good on the back of a crotch rocket with him driving, but he tryed to curve his enthusiam and settle down. He was oblivious at how excited she was to go somewhere with him but if he had probably wouldn't know what to do about it, kind of weird when he use to be quite the ladies man back in the day. Once she arrived he opened the door for her and they immediately headed up stairs, stopping four levels up entering a very large well what seemed garage with cars galore. They all looked sporty or rare in some way, smiling at nina he reached for her hand pulled her towards to specific one's. One was a solid red Mitsubishi Lanver Evo IX MR edition, brand new and coming with 286 horse power tock, which of course would only rise as lucas tweaked it and got in it's top form. The other was a brand new silver Subaru Impreza WRX STi with 300 hundred horse power stock, the car was a beast and would nly become more so as lucas worked on it. Both were his new babies and pride and joy's. "These happen to be my brand new cars nice huh? Any this isn't our plans just wanted to show you." Taking her by the hand again he led her back to the stairs and back up.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 20:32:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina let him take her hand, loving the way he closed his around hers. She walked with him up the many flights of stairs. Nina was not out of shape, but she wasn’t exactly in shape for four levels of stairs either, and by the time they reached the top her thighs were burning. She was used to yoga; it kept her toned and flexible, but was completely different than stairs. <br><br>Once they reached the top she was relieved. She had managed to avoid breathing heavy, but notice Lucas was not bothered one bit. He was so powerfully built, she imagined there wasn’t anything that could wind him. Though she would love to try…<br><br>Nina pushed those thoughts from her head and just held his hand, following him among the cars. She wished they could be out holding hands somewhere else. Walking through the mall leisurely, or through a park, or on the beach. Somewhere they could just be themselves, get to know each other. Maybe she would be able to even get him to open up a little. <br><br>The cars were very pretty, and she smiled at him softly. “I like the sliver one, but both are lovely. And I imagine they are quite fast…” It was nice he just wanted to share this with her. She knew cars were important to him, and as they headed to the stairs made a mental note to learn more about them. And get over her fear of extreme speed. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 20:43:52</strong>
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				Up the steps about five more flights of stairs and they had finally reached their destination, which if he had known all the climbing had bothered nina figured she would be very happy about this. Sighing he opened the door and stepped into a damn near gun horde that would blow people's minds, all through the place guns of all kinds hung on the walls or on shelves, and some stored in bixes and such. But this isn't why he had brough her further down was a firing range and course, where he planned to spend everyday teaching her how to shoot and well, even how to hold it and shoot other guns afterall they were in danger. "Well here we are, I hope you like nina, thank of me as your firearms instructor from now on you will be very good by the time I get doen with you." And yes he realized that his words could mean something else but didn't care. "Also I will teach you how to defend yourself by physical contact." His brown eyes followed her movements a small smile playing on his lips.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 21:06:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina thought the stairs would never end, but though her thighs were burning, did alright with them. The vision beyond the door made her eyes widen. The vaults she had been in at the FBI compound had nothing on this place. It was amazing, far more that anything any movie had even ever depicted. Every type of gun she had ever seen, which hadn’t been many, was here, along with many she had never seen. <br><br>She listened as he started to speak, and when he said she’d be good when he was done with her she looked at him mischievously. “And who knows, I might just be a natural.” &nbsp;She didn’t know if he’d picked up on the double entendres. She glanced away, blushing lightly. Even now she was still not completely used to flirting with him. <br><br>The promise of physical training caused her to blush further. That idea caused her pulse to race. It struck her how a few days ago carnal thoughts were all but non-existent to her. But now that she had acknowledged to herself her desire for Lucas, they dominated her thoughts. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 21:22:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave her a smile and nudge for her words guessing the double meaning. "In good time missy." The next few hours were spent training the gorgeous beauty before him, a woman who look rough and a hardass yet professional classy, all this drive him crazy so much that it was all he could do to concentrate. Lucas went over shooting her gun and gave her another a glock 30 .45 compact, and went over how to shoot it as well as about twenty other different guns, even showing her how to shoot the pluses of each and so on. Then they got down to business of contact fighting in case weapons weren't reality and all she had was her fists, he taught her some ground grappling, kick boxing and ofn course hitting and many other things. By the time they were done he gave her a thumbs up and pulled her close in a hug, his strong arms around her body from behind and pressing her to him. "I am sorry for yesterday, I mean not my comforting or the physical just normally not like that, that's how I've always been though but I would be willing to try something new." Sighing he kissed her neck and took in her scent determined to not chicken out this time. "I really like you nina, wht do you say give it a shot and do something crazy for a change, I promise I won't hurt you this time."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 21:43:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				There were so many guns they all ran together after awhile. But she concentrated hard on remembering how to load and shoot each one, despite the distraction the man next to her was causing. And the physical training was even more distracting, but she found it somewhat empowering. It was discovered she hit the hardest with a back handed fist or an elbow, though her legs were stronger than she had given them credit for. <br><br>When they were finished and he held her from behind her eyes closed and her stomach clenched nervously even as she pressed back into him. God his arms were nice, and she felt so safe…but would he just pull away again?<br><br>But he was promising not to. He was telling her how he was fond of her…he wanted to do something crazy. She wanted to. She wanted to very badly. Nina wanted to let go and let him do whatever he was capable of doing, but what if he did pull back again? What if she opened up and surrendered herself and then he withdrew, leaving her exposed and alone again? She was so torn…<br><br>But his lips on her neck… she could still feel them. The spot of skin on her neck where he had touched her with his lips burned with desire for him. Nina whispered softly, her voice low and husky, her want to be with him apparent. “Lucas…I want to…I want to more than anything, but only if you are ready. I don’t want to be associated with guilt or remorse…and I can’t handle having you, and then having you take yourself away…”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 21:57:07</strong>
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				He smiled and kissed her neck again, then slowly spread her legs and stroked fingertips across her sex and shivered, his voice coming out thick and low and filled with need. "I am ready." Slowly he started ti unbutton her shirt from behind and before long he threw it to the ground then unclapsed her bra and threw it to the floor. Quickly moving to her front so she could see him he smiled at her then lowered his mouth to her breasts, stroking one while taking one in his mouth and flicking his tongue across her nipple. He did this for a minute or two then stood up and unbuttoned his shirt and threw it to the floor, then removed the guns he had and layed then on the floor far enough away. His chest was smooth and muscular with a line of brown hair going from his havel and disappearing in his pants. Moving back over to her he pressed them together in a hug, her breasts crushed against his smooth chest, and slowly he kissed her lips then dive in more passionately eventually slipping her the tongue. After kissing her a while he backed away and unbuttoned his pants and pulled them down, his boxers the only thing covering what nina wanted most he was sure of. Unbuttoning them he reached for her hand his other pulling out his cock and finally he placed her hand on it and stroked it. He grew hard immediately and shivered at her touch a small moan escaping his throat, he was thick and long and ready for her and wideneing slightly a little more. Leaning close to her he whispered in her ear his breath hot on her flesh. "Will you wrap lips around it and please me? I promise you won't regret it and I will return the favor ten fold." Even as he said this he allowed her to stroke him if she wanted or anything else as well.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-06-2006, 22:24:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina gasped loudly as his hand unexpectedly found her sex, and her knees grew weak. She almost thought she might fall the pleasure that made her shudder was so great. And his voice was so low and full of want it penetrated her, shaking any bit of resolve she might have had left. <br><br>Nina stood completely frozen and stunned as he removed her blouse and her brassiere, much like he had done the day before, but this day they both knew it would not stop with this. Her rose colored nipples tightened and hardened and ached to be touched by him. He moved around in front of her and she could see his handsome face and those eyes that always captivated her. She smiled softly at him, her eyes glazed with lust and tenderness both. <br><br>She called out softly in passion as he wrapped his hot wet mouth around one of her aching nipples, soothing it with his tongue. His hand found the other and she quivered, grabbing his shoulders so she would not fall. It had been years since she had been touched in this way, and an the ache of want was building between her legs, her pussy already growing wet. <br><br>He pleased her nipples for many minutes before standing and removing his shirt. Her eyes roamed over him hungrily, drawn to the bulge in his pants by the sexy line of hair down his navel. He was simply beautiful and sexy, and she wanted him badly. But for now he just pulled her to him and kissed her, crushing their bodies together in passion. <br><br>When he finally pulled away she was breathless and her mind was reeling. Her limbs felt heavy and she was filled with lust. He finally revealed his manhood to her, and her mouth dropped open in desire. She wanted to please him, and was filled with nervous anxiety. She had only ever been with one man, and he was not like Lucas at all, not in any way. Her hand trembled but eagerly wrapped around him, slowly pumping the skin up and down over the hard internal shaft. <br><br>At his whisper she turned her head and kissed him passionately on the lips, still slowly stroking him. Her mouth moved to his jaw, and then neck, and down his chest. Nina forced herself to move slowly, to savor the experience, for his benefit and hers. Finally she was kneeling in front of him. She looked up at him with her dark eyes and moved her head forward. <br><br>Nina wrapped her full lips around his swollen cockhead, taking him in her wet mouth. Her eyes closed as she felt his rigid member enter her, imagining what it would be like when he finally made love to her. Her tongue swirled around him, wanting to taste and feel every ridge of him. Still her hand slowly stroked him, and she raised the other to cup his balls, loving the feel of the weight of them in her palm. <br>Once she had thouroughly worked the tip of his cock, she took her hand away from his shaft. Opening her lips wider, she slid him further in, along the bed of her tongue. She was only able to take about four inches of him before she had to stop. She wrapped her fingers back around him, and then slowing pulled her mouth off of him, sucking firmly as she did. Her hand followed her mouth, sliding easier, once it crossed the skin that was wet from her saliva. When she reached the end she swirled her tongue around the tip of him several times, and then pushed him back into her mouth, her hand proceeding her lips. She did this many times, gradually picking up speeds, and varying the angle of her head, trying hard to please him. Her eyes opened to look up at his face, wanting to see his pleasure. <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 14:37:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas was lost in darkness that was nina, she was a very dark beauty that he wanted to tame and have. He smiled as she gazed into his eyes and kissed her lips softly eith his, a slight moan escaping him as she stroked his member with lust. For a minute he froze a little scared of waht as happening, he couldn't believe he had been so bold to her and now they were doing this, but any second thoughts disappeared as she wrapped her lips around his shaft.<br><br>The swirling of her tongue around his head caused him to gasp and moan, normally it wouldn't get such a reaction out of him given his experience, but it had been a while since any like this had happened to him. For now he sighed and relaxed his release building in him at her attentions, but it was still a long ways off so no need to worry, but he did wonder if nina would have a different effect on him. So women were better and he wondered if nina was one of them, and how many men she had been with surely more than one, but he didn't know right now because she had shown no particular skill.<br><br>After a while he pulled nina off of him and backed away searching her face for a moment before he sighed and spoke softly like he always did, or at least that's how he had been for a while now who knew really what lucas was like. "Your very good, but come it's only fair I get to see you completely naked as well." Slowly he pulled his pants back on not wanting to walk around naked for anyone to see who walked in, he slowly approached the lavish nina and bent down starting to unbutton her pants with great skill. Once he had then down almost to her knee's he slipped his hand down her pants and ran fingertips across her wet vagina and smiled up at her. "Off with the oanties my dear."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 15:31:04</strong>
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				Nina fully enjoyed pleasing Lucas. What she lacked in skill she made up for in ardent enthusiasm. Nina had only ever been with one man, and while they were very passionate in their marriage, they had both been relatively young. It would be clear she had the desire and the talent to be skilled, just not the experience. <br><br>She was surprised when he pulled her off of him and backed away. But his soft sexy voice assured her it was nothing she had done wrong at all, he was just eager to please her as well it seemed. As he pulled his pants back on she couldn’t keep away from him. Now that she had decided to trust him and share herself with him, she wanted everything. Her hands stroked his chest and she kissed his upper arms and pecs, possibly getting in his way, but needing to be near him. <br><br>And then he was unbuttoning her pants. She stood still, her body trembling in anticipation, savoring his touch. When his fingers finally found their way inside of her panties she was already wet, and her clit already swollen with desire for him. As he instructed she removed everything for him, revealing herself fully. Her smooth lips glistened with her want. Her need was that much more obvious with her almost bare sex, topped only by a small patch of neatly trimmed hair at the top of her lips. <br><br>Nina gazed lustfully down at him, biting her lip. She couldn’t remember ever wanting carnal pleasure so badly. He was amazingly handsome as he gazed up at her, and she was breathless at the sight of this Adonis in front of her. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 16:11:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas gazed curiously at nina for a moment err vanessa rather he had to keep that in mind, anyway her very neatly trimmed vagina that was currently wet caused him to lick his lips. Lucas was one of those who didn't mind giving a woman oral pleasure especially when he asked for it only fair afterall. A small grin split his face and he finally spoke after looking her over, talking as he walked around her form and got the full view. "Very nice my dear very nice, I see your very happy and wanting as well I don't believe I've ever seen a woman so needy, well perhaps but that was years ago now." He gave a quick slap to her round ass which was beautiful and begged him to get in it or behind it.<br><br>Finally he removed his pants again along with his boxers revealing his thick and now limp cock. Brushing hair from his face he moved up behind her and layed his head on her shoulder, his cock now pressed against the curve of her sweet ass a small moan escaping his throat. Breaking away after a moment he yawned and rubbed his eyes and ran fingers across her sweet and wet vaginal lips. "Let's see what we can do about pleasing you my dark beauty, before long you will be as dangerous as anyone else, I will have you kicking ass before you know which is only right given those sadistic looks you have going." Yes lucas was hung up on thr hair and her dark eyes and black hair it drove him crazy, he simply couldn't allow nina to be fragile and scared she need power and control which he liked in a woman. Scooping her up in his arms he carried her off down one of the aisles and layed her down and spread her legs, then his face dropped to her wet vagina and he slowly licked the outside area around it teasingly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 16:47:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina felt very exposed and on display as he circled her evaluating her. But it was a wicked feeling, one that just spurred on her desire and made her sex throb with want all the more. She found she liked having him look at her, especially since he was pleased with what he saw. Even the playful smack on her firm buttock made her breath catch. <br><br>As he removed his pants again Nina had to refrain from caressing her own skin. The moment was just so intensely sexual she wanted to feel more. But to her pleasure he moved in behind her and pressed himself to her. She could feel his cock pressing against her ass, and she longed to have him inside her dripping pussy. And as he moaned she echoed it, a moaned escaping from her parted lips as well. The moan switched to a soft grunt as his fingers stroked her smooth wet lips, and her hips jerked softly towards him and her shoulders pressed back against his chest. <br><br>When he scooped her up and carried her off down the aisle her mind was spinning from need and want. It was so extreme because of the way he made her feel emotionally as well as physically. It was an intoxication blend. <br><br>He laid her down and spread her legs and she tensed in preparation. It had been so long since she’d felt the touch of another, and Lucas she knew would be amazing. And as his tongue finally licked her flesh, teasing her in agonizing patience, she shuddered and cried out. She tried to stifle the noise with the back of one hand as the other hand rest on the back of his head, her fingers entwining in his hair. Her clit was already swollen and pounding with want, and she knew it would not be long before she came. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 16:57:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas couldn't believe how turned on nina was by all this of course he was to but not nearly as much, and already he could tell she was close to coming and he shook his head in amazement. "Ease down darling and take a breath, relax and enjoy without getting to worked up." He wasn't scolding her just wanted to to relax and not get crazy about it. Soon though his lips met the outside edged of her vaginal lips nibbling and licking them gently, even licking up some of her juices as he went along with the tormenting. Finally after a while he plunged his tongue into her vagina and sought her swollen clitoris to tease it, wanting her to come and experience oral pleasure before he fucked her hard and long.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 17:24:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina didn’t know who she was supposed to ease down…she couldn’t help it. Now that she was allowing herself to feel the passion that had always been inside of her she was having a hard time containing it. It had been suppressed far to long, and she wasn’t sure exactly how to control it. <br><br>She took a deep breath and bit her lip, trying her best to calm the fire racing through her body. But as he met her flesh again with his mouth she once more shuddered, and her hips jerked slightly towards him. She grit her teeth and pushed herself up on one elbow, the other hand still on his head,&nbsp; so she could look down at his handsome face as he pleasured her. The look on her face was pure carnal lust. <br><br>He continued torturing her for what seemed like many minutes, and she did her best to hold of and savor it. Her hips writhed softly beneath him. But when he plunged his tongue into her started teasing her clit she knew it would be over seen. She lay back and closed her eyes, her hands coming to her breast to play with her tight nipples. Her head lolled from side to side as he licked at her sensitive pearl. <br><br>After just a few minutes she could feel the climax approaching. Her desire crept to the edge of it and held her suspended there. Not able to wait any longer she tensed her lower body, giving her the last bit she needed. With a guttural cry she exploded under his lips, waves of ecstasy washing over her, rippling outward from her sex. Her hips bucked and her hand tightened in his hair. Wave after wave washed over her quaking body, a cry for each one, before she eventually calmed into a quivering mass of aftershocks, her breathing ragged and her thighs soaked with her juices. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 17:31:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The handsome agent was amazed she was able to hold off so long after how excited she seemed to be but he was pleased nonetheless and said nothing of it. He moved just in time to avoid her juices covering his face, his brown eyes locking on her sex as she erupted all over herself a smile gracing his lips. "Wonderful, you must have gone without sex for a very long time, but eventually you will get use to it I suppose." Wiggling his eyebrows at her he yawned and scratched his chin, his cock now limp again after now using it despite nina's naked state.<br><br>Glancing back down at her he blinked and roved his eyes around the room before stretching and popping his neck and back. "So I know your not a virgin of course, and must have some experience during your life, so tell me before we start what position you prefer?" Lucas was very calculated and mostly everything planned out before hand, perhaps a good thing or perhaps not nina probably didn't care how he sexed her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 17:59:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina guessed by his calm manner that he must have a lot of experience. Nothing had taken him to the point of desperate passion that she had felt, and know she was a bit intimidated. But she wanted him badly, and would not let it stop her. In response to his comment that she must have gone a long time she swallowed and parted her lips. It took a moment for her lust filled mind to form words, and she spoke, though it wasn’t clear if she was speaking to Lucas or to herself. &lt;purple”Just one man, no one before or after…"<br><br>And then he wanted to know what she liked. Even after all that he had seen and done to her, she felt a bit embarrassed about speaking of her desires. Her voice was low and raspy, the sex clear in it. “I…I like many things. But right now I just want to feel you on top of me. I want to feel your body against mine, and kiss you and….”&nbsp; &nbsp;Nina stopped there and just gazed at him longingly. She wanted that intimate connection, not just a sexual encounter. She wanted to feel his weight on her, and wrap her legs around him. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 18:38:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas's jaw dropped and and eyebrow raised as she mentioned how many people she had been with, he couldn't fucking believe it she must be joking or something he was dumbfounded. "You have got to be kidding one person before now, now that's funny usually everybody has slept with at least two people, I mean weren't you at least a little wild and crazy in your youth? Well doesn't matter reall nevermind." Grinning he nodded his head at her last words. "Fine let the fun begin then."<br>Spreadin her legs he rubbed his head against her opening and sighed softly, she was tight yet wet and ready for him or so he hoped anyway after so long. Finally he plunged his large penis into her and moved it in and out slowly and first then picked up the pace.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 19:33:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina looked away when he seemed so shocked at how few people she’d been with, and the blush traveled from her chest to her cheeks, making her upper body pink. He said it didn’t matter and grinned at her, but she couldn’t help but feel that it must have mattered some, or he wouldn’t have said anything. Unless it really was just that shocking…<br><br>But all thoughts of concerns of it left her mind as he finally moved his cockhead to the tight opening of her canal. She writhed under him and gasped as he finally thrust into her.&nbsp; He was much larger than she was used to, and she felt a wonderful fullness as she stretched to accommodate him. <br><br>Her arms moved up around his neck, her hands settling on his back. She clung to him as he began to move in and out of her. With each pump of his hips she gasped, really wanting to cry out softly, but not wanting to get caught. Instead of wrapping her legs around him she planted each foot on the ground for leverage. As he entered her, her hips thrust to meet him, and she tightened her muscles around him. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 19:49:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas as hard as he tryed didn't know what to think of nina in bed even now that he was in between her legs, usually you formed an opinion of your lover after a minute or two or at least he did but he drew a blank right now. Shrugging it off he continued to pump in and out of her, a slight moan escaping his lips as she tightened around his cock.<br><br>After a few minutes of the missionary position he had her get to her knee's and stick her ass in the air as she bent over, then he proceeded to plunge his cock into her again and have maximum penetration from behind, not only that but alot of people loved this position and when he was younger he didn't know why but now he did. Lucas certainly wasn't no iron man in bed but experienced, and slowly he started breathing heavier and groaning as she rammed his self into her harder testing her limits.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 20:24:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina continued to move with him and match his rhythm; her hands gripped him forcefully the nails raking his skin. She knew some people considered this position mundane and boring, but Nina loved it. It allowed her to look at Lucas and try and meet his gaze. It let her feel his body sliding along her. It let them kiss, and made her feel close and intimate, not just like a sex partner. And that was important to Nina. <br><br>When he had her moved to her knees, she was full of lust and willing to do whatever he wanted her to if it meant he wasn’t pulling away. But at this point in their budding relationship she craved the nearness. Right now she needed the affection and caring. As much as she loved the intense physical feeling of behind fucked from behind, that’s what it was, fucking. And in her mind, a helpless romantic, she felt the first time should be making love. <br><br>Even as she was disappointed in the dissolution of the intimacy, she was driven by the carnal pleasure. She dropped her face to the floor with a deep moan, and concentrated on the wonderful feelings shooting through her body with each thrust. She pushed all thought of making love from her mind, and let it be just a good hard fuck. It might not have been exactly what she had wanted, but it was very good anyway. In her inexperienced way she didn’t know of anyway to blend making-love and fucking.<br><br>Nina felt him driving harder and deeper, the intense sensations exquisite. She gasped and cried out with each thrust, trying hard to not be too vocal. Her nails gripped at the floor and she rocked back and forth to meet him. If this was a fuck, she would fuck, and put everything she had into it. Her breasts swung below her and a light sheen of perspiration broke out on her skin. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 20:35:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas loved the moans and raking of her nails down his skin which caused him to bleed a little, he had never told anyone except his old flame or fiancee that he liked a little blood with his sex at times, a result of dating a fucking nympho gothic girl when he was in high school and college. They had done some crazy shit together stuff he didn't think anyone else would be into.<br><br>As he fucked her he picked up the pace and finally after he had gone for a while longer rammed himself as hard as he could into her body, but hoped he didn't hurt her too bad or make her bleed from down there, but the lustful and carnal creature inside of him didn't give a damn whether it hurt or not sad but true. Lucas was a beast in bed and blown people's mind before now in more ways than just size or experience.<br><br>His cock was now soaked with her wonderful juices and he smiled and ran his hand down her back, trailing finger nails down her back while his back arched and he cryed out once in pleasure.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 20:48:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina had never been driven into so hard or so animalistically. As she was burying and ignoring her emotional needs, and just concentrating on the physical, she wanted more. It was a little painful, but that only seemed to add to the enjoyment. The pain mixed with the pleasure into and intense cocktail of extreme sensations. She found herself moving and bucking wildly against him. His nails scraping her flesh made her almost growl in need as he pumped into her. <br><br>When he arched his back and cried out Nina did not let up on her vigorous movements, and pushed back onto him again and again, wanting that pain/pleasure mix to ran into her over and over. It was a wonderful distraction, a wonderful way to ignore every other feeling inside of her. Much like alcohol did. But she would take this over a drink any day. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 20:52:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas was close to the edge now and hoped she was too because he wanted them to come together a little weird but just go with it. He thought he couldn't go any harder but somehow found more strength down in himself, and drove himself in so hard that he winced a little now sore a little bit but not caring. He fucked nina so hard and animalistic like that he thought he might fuck through her, a weird expression but it was what he thought of and felt at the time.<br><br>Sweat now started pouring down his body as he fucked over, dripping down his nose and onton nina's back, and also coming down in sheets and soaking her flesh as well. He had to give nina credit despite the experience she was a damn animal when itcame to this. A moan escaped him as her juices flowed around him and he cryed out once more, his breath coming out in pants now very labored and quick. Finally he cleared his throat and managed to say. "Are you close darkness because I'm getting there, come with me if you can let my body signal yours."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-06-2006, 21:16:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was very close. His large cock pounding into her pulled the skin of her sex over her clit, stimulating it with each powerful thrust. As he asked her if she was she tried to form words, but could barely breathe, let alone speak. She managed to raise her head from the floor and nod it several times before letting fall forward, her forehead resting against the surface. His sex labored voice, strained with his exertion and his pleasure pushed her even closer to climax. And his nickname…darkness…for some reason that sent a chill through her. It was slightly depraved and wicked, and so very not Nina. Not Nina until now anyway. As they fucked she felt very wicked, and she loved it. She hoped he would show her more ways to be wicked, as long as they sometimes made love. Nina wanted him to feel intense pleasure, she wanted to be good, and had no qualms about discovering new things to do that. <br><br>She was approaching her release and sat at the edge of it. She actually thought she might cum before him, but tried to slow her ragged gasping breaths and hold off as long as she could. To help him along she bore down with her muscles as hard as she could and managed words, spoken in a sex drenched voice. "Fuck me Lucas...fuck me...I'm close...ready..."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 15:42:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The deadly agent eyes blazed with passion and partial lust as nina glanced back and him and nodded, and he seemed very pleased by it because he gave her a wicked yet happy smile. His cock hammered into nina's opening from behind causing juices to spray out a little from her and a moan to escaped lucas's lips. Nina was good despite the lack of experience but would get better with lucas he would see to that.<br><br>Sweat poured from lucas's body and his eyes fluttered in his head a little from the exertion and pleasure, a light coating of the sweat made him slippery and it was harder to get a grip on nina's ass now. Sighing he tryed to speed up a little and finish it, wanting her to release for him his had slipped away a little though now, which he couldn't figure out how having been so close before. He soon moved his hands to her sides and gripped her, leaning on her ass and back for a little support as he fucked her, he wanted her to come and for him to able to hold her afterwards.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 15:56:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina tried to hold off until his body gave her the cue, like he’d asked her to, but it was just impossible. When he sped up even more and he moaned in his sexy voice she lost every bit of control she had, and her sudden climax even caught her off guard. Of course she knew she had been hovering on the edge, but it just burst from her. Her darke eyes clenched shut and she screamed at the forcefullnes of her release, her mouth clamping down on the back of her arm to muffle it. Her tight walls constrcited around him, rhythmically grabbing and releasing him as the very intense pleasure shook her body. Nina bucked back against him, driving him as deep as she could into her, wanting to feel everything she could. Her breasts bounced and swung from the force of his pounding, and her nipples scraped against the floor, adding to the overwhelming stimulation. She thought she might black out things sensations coursing through her were so strong.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 16:08:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas had managed to get himself back up again by hammering nina like a hammer hitting a nail, her release pleasing him greatly and he started to go a few second after her, but unlike nina he pulled out at the right time and spurted seed all over her back and the floor. He cry of pleasure escaped his throat as he came and a lazy smile rested on his lips after he collapsed on his back and rested, then gave nina's bottom a playful smack and lightly caressed her wet vagina. "That was very good, are you alright?" Brown eyes narrowed worriedly hoping she wouldn't black out on him, unknown to her he had had that happen before but it was only a virgin then so no big deal.<br><br>Brushing his messed up hair from his face he yawned he and wiped himself off with a hankerchief he had found in his pants pocket, then if nina allowed he would wipe his seed from her back and ass and then the floor. Once this was done he pulled her into his lap and snuggled with her whispering into his ear. "That was odd yet spectacular, I've never done that before, well I mean sleep with a woman I barely even know but it was wild and crazy and fun." His eyes twinkled as he kissed her lips then sighed softly. "I'm sure you will be wanting more, but can we go slower from now on, I would like to get to know you better like a man should?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 16:47:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina barely realized he pulled out and came on her back. His cry of pleasure had been a lovely thing, and she had been expecting him to drive deep within her for his climax. But instead he collapsed back and she collapsed to the ground, lying on her stomach, feeling like a mass of jello. Distantly she heard him ask if she was alright, and she managed to nod. Truth was, she was dizzy and lightheaded and felt like she was floating six inches above the ground. Her sex ached and was a little sore, but not much. She had been very wet with desire, making his pounding less harsh than it could have been otherwise. <br><br>She clung to consciousness and was regaining her senses when she felt him considerately clean her off, and then pull her still quaking form to his lap. He snuggled her close and her arms slipped around him. Nina would have clung tightly if she’d had the strength, but as it was, just held him as hard as she could. <br><br>His words were exactly right. It had been spectacular, and wild and crazy and fun. She met his twinkling eyes just before he kissed her lips and sighed softly. His words again were very accurate. She would want more. Nina was glad to hear him say he wanted to get to know her better like a man should. She smiled softly and reached one hand up to brush his disheveled hair back from his forehead.&nbsp; “It was amazing.”<br><br>She sighed and gently kissed his skin, tasting the salt of the mix of their perspiration on his skin. Nina wasn’t sure she believed his statement about never sleeping with a woman he barely knew. He had been so shocked at her limited experience, and he seemed so…worldly. But whatever his history it didn’t matter, what mattered was from this point forward. <br><br>But she was confused. He was an ebb and flow of moods. Tender then not, pure sexual beast then close. Which one of them was the real him? Were they both? Nina felt fear trying to build a protective wall around her heart. He said he wanted to date her, get to know her, but she so did not want to be hurt. And he could crush her easily. But she wanted to trust him, wanted to open up, and would try. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 16:55:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas thought nina might be hurt from his words and might want just a physical relationship but was pleased greatly shen she smiled at the mention of it, and he was glad she was okay and safe in his lap at the time. He stroked her hair gently with a hand, the other resting close to her waist his brown eyes looking about the room. Inside he was confused a good deal about nina and himself, how passionate and crazy it had been, could love or something more develop or was it just physical attraction? Only time would tell.<br><br>Sighing he held her for a while and closed one eyes resting as she leaned on him. After a while though he shifted around and placed her on the floor and stood, his brown eyes flicking to the floor where she was. "We need to get back it's late, the others will start wondering, and please don't tell anyone or give it away to anyone especially my sister I'll never hear the end of it." Gathering his stuff he put his clothes back on and handed her her stuff.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 17:15:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was very glad he let her sit on his lap and held her. She needed the intimacy, and it seemed like he might not think it was all physical. She wanted to ask what this all was, but didn’t know how. If it was all just a sexual attraction she just wanted to know. Nina was a point in her life she might be able to accept that from someone, especially given how incredible their experience had been, but she would keep her emotional self distant if that were the case. But with Lucas she wasn’t really sure what he felt. But the way he held her and stroked her hair and just sat with her made her think it was more. <br><br>When he set her aside she did not feel slighted at all, and smiled at him softly and started to dress. “I’m not really inclined to have everyone know either. So we seem to be in agreement this is our business then.”<br><br>After they were dressed she reached out and took his hand to pull him close to her. She stood on her toes and gave him a very tender kiss…something very non-sexual. Alexia had told her to let Lucas come to her, but Nina couldn’t help it. She wanted to show him what she was feeling. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 17:28:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and pulled the cigar from his pocket his brother had given him and smiled, then searched through his pocket to find his lighter, believe or not lucas smoked ssomething nina probably didn't know. And he hoped she didn't mind either, alexia also smoked but not as much, or maybe she had quit he really couldn't remember. Once the cigar was in his mouth and lit he smiled and inhaled slowly, then blew smoke out his nose and glancec at nina, removing the cigar once she got close and moaned into her kiss. "I hope you don't mind this, I forgot to tell you I smoke." Would she leave him for this? He hoped not because nina was special to in more ways than one, a unique assignment and fun one when he had first met her, and now they had has sex which made the playing field alot bigger. Reaching out for her hand he sighed and led her towards the stairsto go back down and meet up with the others.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 17:49:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				At the sight of the cigar she raised her eyebrows curiously, but didn’t say anything. It didn’t bother her, she was just surprised. He had never smoked around her before, and his clothes had never smelled of it. And the times their lips had met she had never tasted it. When he asked if she minded, she smiled warmly and shook her head. “Not at all. We all have our vices. I have mine too.”<br><br>Still smiling she took his hand an accompanied him back down the stairs. She had enjoyed everything about their plans, from the gun and weapons training to the hand to hand training to the sexual encounter to the sitting and holding each other. Nina was exhausted and worn out, but in a very content way. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 18:00:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas grinned and puffed on the cigar as they made their way down the steps which seemed to take forever even going down. Sighing softly he blew the smoke out into the building and nodded at her words. "Good, here let me fix your hair." He ran his fingers through it once or twice otherwise it looked as if they had been doing something, which he knew the guys would give him hell about and his sister.<br><br>Finally they got to the door and he opened and heard the sound of a tv and smiled, the guys were probably watching the hockey game. Motioning nina through the door first he entered and smiled at his sister then sat down for a minute, then after a while looked to both women and spoke softly. "I'm going to go take a nap." Disappearing into his room he closed the door.<br><br>Alexia smiled at them both as they came in and played with her hair, then peered at lucas curiously for a minute as he sat down. When he left she smiled and nodded then turned brown eyes to nina. "Did you have fun?" She just knew they had done something together sex or no sex.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 18:21:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina thought it was sweet he ran his hands through her hair, straightening it out a little. He could have just told her to fix it, but took it upon himself instead. And his large hands could be very gentle when they wanted to be, like now, as he ran them through her locks. She smiled softly and watched his face as his did it, focusing on those brown eyes of his. When he had finished she spoke. "Thank you."<br><br>As they descended the stairs Nina thought about how he was so very different from her deceased husband. Daniel had worn his heart on his sleeve. You always knew what he was thinking and feeling, and he was very very hard to anger. Lucas was a mystery, and at times was filled with rage. But Lucas also was passionately tender, where Daniel had not really been affectionate, even though he was open. <br><br>When they reached the living quarters she entered and moved over to sit near Alexia, really wanting to just take a shower and a nap. She felt a little awkward, not sure how to exactly act. She tried to act as she always had and crossed her legs, folding her hands in her lap. After awhile Lucas left and she relaxed, thinking her time of pretending was over for a bit. But at Alexia's question she realized it wasn't. Nina tried to keep her face neutral, and force back the pink that wanted to creep to her cheeks. She thought she was successful at the expression, but with the way the skin of her face tingled she wasn't sure about the blush. <br><br>"Yes, it was fun actually. I learned all about different types of guns, and then Lucas gave me quite a bit of hand to hand fighting instruction. Although I must say I am pretty worn out. Between the workout and the stairs I am completely exhausted."&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>She wondered if Alexia bought it. It wasn't exactly a lie...she had just left out the part about the exquisite sex. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 19:03:12</strong>
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				Before he left for his room he looked suspiciously at alexia and sighed softly, did she suspect something happened between them or maybe even more, then he cursed himself of course she did alexia knew him too well. B+ut she didn't know exactly what happened which pleased him. Once inside his room he stayed up for a few more minutes and smoked the cigar, then layed down and sighed closing both eyes and drifting off to sleep very quickly, his body ached a little and he needed the rest.<br><br>Alexia's eyes twinkled as nina was unsuccessful at fighting off the blush and grinned at her even giving her a nudge. Brushing hair from her face she looked to nina and smiled. "I knew it, so what happened up there? I'm sure you did what you said but what else?" Nina wasn't very good at hiding things.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 19:25:56</strong>
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				Nina could tell by the twinkle in Alexia’s eye that she knew something was up, and then her question confirmed it. Nina glanced at the other agents, they were all absorbed in the TV and far enough away they wouldn’t hear her if she spoke quietly. She definitely wasn’t planning on telling Alexia exactly what happened. That was between her and Lucas. But she would try and satiate Alexia’s curiosity so she would not get too preoccupied with it. Nina shifted, crossing her legs away from Alexia and clasping her hands together in her lap. “We…um, we just got to know each other a little better is all.”<br><br>Hopefully that would do it. Nina grabbed a bottle of liquor left over from the night before and a can of soda, mixing herself a drink. Hopefully Alexia wouldn’t pry any further, Nina was not a good liar, and the idea of blowing it made her a bit nervous. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 19:31:34</strong>
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				Alexia nudged nina playfully and nodded unconvincingly then sighed. "Yeah whatever you say, anyway no worries your secret is safe with me, by the way hand me that bottle of grey goose." Once the bottle was offered she took it and mixed herself a drink as well. "I see lucas at least showed you he smoked, that must have been a real shocker, I mean he's so fit and healthy kind of weird."<br><br>Flicking her gaze to the other male agents she yawned and peered at nina. "Hopefully we will be able to leave soon, this place isn't bad or anything and there's alot to do here, but it does kind of close in on you after a while." Moving a hand to scratch her chin then take a sip of her drink. "But the longer the better I think, who knows might be able to shake them off."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 19:48:52</strong>
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				Nina should have known she couldn't keep it from Alexia. She seemed to have that same instinct that Lucas did, and glancing over at their older brother, guessed he was probably the same way. At the nudge she couldn't help but grin softly, giving it away even more. She just hoped Alexia didn't say much to Lucs, so he didn't think she told. <br><br>At the smoking comment she smile. "Yes, I was surprised. He never gave any clue."<br><br>When Alexia commented on the compound, Nina raised her delicate shoulders in a soft shrug. "I don't know...this place isn't so bad. I'd much prefer a little boredom than someone trying to kill me all the time. And like you said, if we can shake them off then maybe we can stay one step ahead."&nbsp; And Nina was sure if she and Lucas were able to keep finding time alone that they could find a way to pass the time. <br><br>Feeling content and more relaxed with the alcohol, she recrossed her legs towards Alexia, and looked over at her, stifling a yawn. "So how did you and your brothers get involved in the FBI?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 20:07:34</strong>
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				Alexia smiled and brushed hair from her face and nodded. "He's like girl just get use to it, lucas is a mysterious and odd being for sure." Sighing she sipped her drink and yawned then glanced to the hockey game, a smile gracing her lips as she saw the score. Turning back to nina she grinned and nodded again. "Hopefully it will work, though I must admit they've done well so far."<br><br>Alexia tapped fingers on her lips and said nothing for a while after nina asked her question then sighed and shrugged. "It just sort of happened really, lucas and kt were both in the military for a while, then lucas started in professional racing during college. Then after a while lucas got out was offered a job and took it, and has been doing it ever since. K.T. on the other hand tryed his hand at computers which worked for him, and I was a federal marshall then moved to F.B.I." Yawning then crossing her legs she glanced at her watch.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 20:20:43</strong>
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				<br>Nina laughed softly when Alexia said Lucas was like a girl. She remembered the way he had been so excited about picking up his suits, and the way he had fixed her hair. And he had a regular hairdresser. All ways he was different than Daniel. She dripped her drink along with Alexia, the alcohol making her even more tired. <br><br>Nina was pretty uninterested in the hockey game, and watched the agents instead. They were all perfect specimens of men, and Alexia was a gorgeous woman. She wondered about their lives, specifically about their love lives. After a few minutes she looked back at the other female, speaking even softer. “Alexia…can I ask you something?” &nbsp;She hesitated, then went on. “How do you have a personal life with this kind of job…like dating, and relationships…” &nbsp;<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 20:24:20</strong>
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				Two of the agents feeling eyes on them turned and looked at nina, the blonde named edward, and the spanigh one named rafael and both gave her a smile.<br><br>Alexia sighed and shrugged. "I don't really know how to answer that, at first I didn't even try then it was hard when I did, and now it's just easy just be careful is all and don't let the work get to you or interefere." Yawning she winked at edward and made faces at him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 20:42:11</strong>
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				Nina blushed that they had caught her looking. She smiled softly and quickly looked away, becoming very interested in her drink. It hadn’t been her intention to catch there attention. She kind of wondered what they were like. They all seemed mostly professional, save the drunken party the night before, but most of them had barely said two words to her or her to them. But Lucas was in charge, so maybe it was just left to him to deal with her.&nbsp; <br><br>Her gaze moved back to the other woman. “But what about times like these, when you go on lockdown. Do you get to leave at all? I would think a significant other wouldn’t be happy about it…or do you just date other agents?” Nina took a sip of her drink. “You and Lucas really had me fooled. I very much believed Michelle and Tony had a history.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 20:57:50</strong>
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				Edward was looking at lex and returned the smile then looked back to the tv, rafael on the other hand had caught the stare and smiled to nina, then slowly turned back to the tv to watch. The other agents were mainly bored, nina hadn't been in danger so far with them, and they were in this godforsaken facility.<br><br>Once again lex shrugged and hiccuped. "You can date other people, just lie to them I guess, or don't tell them about work is all and never had a husband I wouldn't know." Yawning again she chuckled her eyes twinkling at nina. "Glad we passed, me and lucas both wanted to be actors, it seems we would have done well even now." Sighing she rested her head in her hands and nearly dozed off to sleep. "I'm going to bed I suggest you do the same, never when we might have to leave or something comes up." With that lex and the other agents disappeared into their rooms for the night.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 21:14:16</strong>
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				<br>Nina hadn’t realized how late it was. No wonder she was tired. As they all retired to their rooms, Nina stood up and stretched. She took a bottle of Jack with her. It wasn’t that she needed another drink right now, she just wanted to have it with her just in case. <br><br>Once in her room she wearily undressed and then donned her robe. She needed a shower, it always relaxed her, and right now she was feeling tense. It still bothered her how easy it had seemed to be for Lucas to pretend to have had a fling with Michelle just because the boss thought they were too close. She knew she should let it go, but the department, Lucas included, had set out to manipulate her already fragile emotions. And that hurt her. <br><br>Nina started the shower and washed the dried sweat and sex juices from her body. Her short hair was simple to wash, and easy to towel dry before she slipped on a set of black satin camisole and shorts and climbed into bed. It was a while before she slept. The images that popped into her head when she closed her eyes were hard to get rid of in the quiet dark. Finally she thought about Lucas and the way he had so animalistically and deliciously fucked her, and the way he had so sweetly held her after. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 21:51:01</strong>
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				Lucas woke up very early the next morning and groaned because of his headache then searched in the dark for his smokes. Finding the pack he smiled and dangled one between his lips, then lit it and inhaled a soft sigh escaping then proceeded to put some clothes on. Once he did this he opened the door and sat down, then sighed and meandered about the kitchen and made coffee, and before long the other four agents made their way from their rooms. Lucas was joined by them in smoking or at least two of them and drank coffee.<br><br>When nina got up she would find all of them sitting together talking and drinking coffee with lucas smoking.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>19-06-2006, 22:03:59</strong>
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				Nina awoke at her normal time, her body clock set to go off around the same time everyday. She awoke and dressed in a pair of jeans and a scoop neck black pullover shirt, and a black leather blazer. It had been one of her favorite new things that she had bought, and thought it made her look kind of…tough. She did her hair a little wildly, in a tousled manner, and her make-up smoky. <br><br>She walked to the kitchen quietly, staying on the fringe of the testosterone circle plus Alexia. The coffee smelled wonderful, and she poured herself a mug, keeping her ears open to hear if they were talking about the case at all. When she had her coffee she turned and just leaned her butt against the counter, watching and listening to the chatter. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-06-2006, 15:23:32</strong>
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				Lucas's gaze wandered to nina as she made her entrance and he was about to smile when his phone went off and he frowned at it and opened it. "Hello?" Lucas got up and drifted away from everybody else with the cigarette still in his mouth, occasionally arguing back and forth with whoever was on the phone, but then a smiles rested on his lips and he nodded and hung up the phone. Sighing he glanced nina's way and shook his head then flicked his gaze to his friends and fellow agents. Finally he moved back over to them all their eyes now on him as he tapped a foot on the floor and finally spoke. "Something new has come up involving this case, it seems the man nina seen killed had business with the yakua, and now they know nina is the only witness to the crime and their looking for her for info. I have to depart and go to japan for a while but will be back as soon as possible." Yawning he scratched his chin and motioned nina to follow him to somewhere private.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-06-2006, 15:59:06</strong>
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				The phone was never a good thing, Nina had learned that. She watched him carefully, not trying to hide it. Something was happening, and by the way he was arguing, not something he liked. But then he smiled, so she thought maybe things might be okay after all. She also thought he looked very sexy as he got a little angry on the phone. <br><br>Nina didn’t know for sure what the Yakua were, but she guessed from what he said they might be an Asian mob or something. That could be just as bad, they would probably do about anything to get to her as well, knowing she could point them in the direction of revenge. They might not want to kill her…yet…but the idea was still scary. They were still organized crime. <br><br>When he said he’d be leaving for Japan, Nina felt distressed. She tried to hide it by bringing her coffee mug to her lips and drinking slowly, but her eyes searched his out. He wanted her to follow him, so she set her mug on the counter and did so. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-06-2006, 16:32:24</strong>
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				A murmur of chatter echoed through the building after lucas spoke and wanted to know more and why he had to leave, apparently lucas was popular with this bunch of agents and they liked him as a leader. But they were all quieted with a hand by lucas. Three set's of eyes watched as him and nina walked off whispering in quiet tones to each other, they definitely suspected something between them now despite the news.<br><br>Alexia watched lucas on the phone and frowned as he argued with whomever was on the other end, which she figured was one of their bosses or maybe somebody even higher up. Once he smiled though she relaxed and yawned, but a loud gasp escaped her lips as he mentioned the yakuza. "The yakuza! Oh my god that's.... awful." Looking worriedly at her brother at the news of him going to japan, but she did frown as lucas pulled nina aside, yep there was definitely something between them for sure.<br><br>Sighing softly he led nina away from earshot of the other agents and his sister and searched nina's face. "Bad news, that man killed also worked for yakuza and was big in their family, now they ant revenge and info on who killed him this is not good. I am leaving for japan ASAP, don't worry I will be fine but you watch yourself, you and the others will be leaving in a few days time." Pulling her further away and into a room he smiled and kissed her lips sweetly, then ran his hands over her breasts and slid his hand between her legs and stroked her. "I will miss you and that gorgeous body of yours." Kissing her on the forehead he opened the door and stepped out leaving her to collect herself.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-06-2006, 17:09:27</strong>
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				Nina noticed how Alexia grew worried at the thought of Lucas going to Japan. That made Nina’s brow furrow with worry as well. As he led her away she waited patiently until he stopped and spoke, but her curiosity and worry placed a million questions in her mind. She did not want him to go. She wanted to ask him so many things, but found herself without words. <br><br>He pulled her to the other room and she returned his kiss, her arms going around him to try and hold him close for a minute. “I’ll miss you so much.” Her eyes closed as he fondled her breasts, and then slid lower to stroke between her legs. Immediately she felt a rush of desire for him and moaned very softly. And then he stepped out. <br><br>Nina sat heavily into a chair, putting her face in her hands, taking several deep breaths in effort to stay composed. She didn’t want to cry, didn’t want him to be preoccupied with worry over her. After a minute she stood and summoned her will. What she really wanted to do was run to her room and collapse on her bed, but no, she would be strong. Or at least pretend to be strong. <br><br>With slow deliberate steps she left the room, her head high and confident, but inside she was shaking. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-06-2006, 17:50:46</strong>
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				The cigarette was gone but soon replaced as he entered the main room again and looked his fellow agents over. "Alright while I'm gone Raphael is in charge here, make sure miss conners doesn't get killed, and also watch out for the yakuza I don't know if they will kill her but let's not find out." Kissing alexia sweetly on the cheek and giving her a hug he smiled and ruffled his hair, then frowned and produced a comb from his pocket and put it back. Searching for nina again he met her at the door and gave her a friendly hug nothing more in front of the others and sighed. "Raphael is in charge now he will take good care of you, I don't know how long I will be gone but stay safe, we haven't even began exploring each other yet." Wiggling his eyebrows at her he smiled and headed up the stairs for his car.<br><br>Alexia sniffed and hugged and kissed lucas back and whispered. "Stay safe, and hurry back damn it."<br><br>Raphael nodded and shook lucas's hand and the others nodded and smiled as he left, they knew he would be alright lucas was one if not the best they had, besides raphael and edward that is.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-06-2006, 18:06:18</strong>
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				Nina nodded at his instructions about Raphael, and for her to stay safe. “I will.” At the hug she whispered in his ear. “Please be careful…I need you…” She was unable to keep her eyes from growing moist, as hard as she tried, but she did set her jaw and keep her expression fairly blank. Nina knew he had to go, and wouldn’t ask him to stay. That was an unreasonable request he would never meet. <br><br>As he turned to walk to the stairs, Nina turned and retrieved her coffee cup, trying to look composed and in control. She turned her back to the room and faced the sink, rinsing her cup to hide the emotion welling within her. It was easier when she was numb, before meeting him. It was easier when she didn’t feel anything. But the reward was worth the work. <br><br>Once she felt mostly in control she refilled her coffee cup with fresh coffee and turned back to face the room of veritable strangers. She hadn’t exchanged more than a greeting with any of them except Alexia, and really knew none of them. Not a very comfortable place to be for Nina. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-06-2006, 19:04:14</strong>
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				Lucas climbed the stairs and disappeared in his brand new red Evo IX out a secret way and down the highway. Within two hours after he left he had been brief and was on a plane to japan, his mission was simple to see if he could talk to the yakuza, and if they had any info on the killer nina had seen. He hoped it went well and smiled to himself as he sat next to a good looking woman on the plane, but refrained from flirting because of nina and the reminder of the day before. He sort of felt they were an item in a way now.<br><br>Once lucas was gone raphael sighed and glanced at lex who looked sad and worried and nudged her with his elbow. "Relax lex you know he will be fine, how many times has he been in a dangerous situation, you know luke the yakuza won't know what to do." Smiling he glanced at the other two and yawned rubbing his dark eyes, then he flicked his gaze to nin and smiled at her. "Lucas wanted me to continue training you, if you want to we can start now or later doesn't really matter." Coughing he covered his mouth and looked to edward and the redhead. "You two if you don't mind monitor the surveilance just in case, I think the stakes have just raised considerably."<br><br>Alexia nodded and chuckled at raphael's words and listened to him as he spoke to nina and smiled, raphael was much nicer than lucas in a way and more friendly. Sighing she sipped her coffee and hunted for brandy to put it, then poured some in and placed her head in her hands.<br><br>Both of them nodded to raphael and set to work, but also cast worried looks at nina and smiled if she happened to look their way, only edward's smile didn't quite reach his eyes he was very dangerous.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-06-2006, 19:32:43</strong>
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				Things seemed empty for a moment, like a piece to a puzzle was missing, but Nina tried to force herself to get over it. She couldn’t control him having to leave….she couldn’t control anything in her life right now, not even the length of her hair. Seeing Alexia pour brandy into her coffee, Nina did the same. Offering her a smile of encouragement. Lucas was her brother after all, and her worry must be great. <br><br>At his words, Nina nodded softly to Rapheal. She would much rather have trained with Lucas of course, and wasn’t sure about this new agent. He seemed nice enough, and his manner seemed friendly, but he wasn’t Lucas. She gave him a soft polite smile. He was still risking his life to save hers…that garnered a few points alone. “Of course. That would be fine.” <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-06-2006, 22:06:03</strong>
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				Raphael smiled and nodded then motioned nina down the hall to the elevator lucas had not shown her, which of course was there to by pass the stairs. Smiling at nina they boarderd the elevator and he pushed a button they quickly went up and before nina knew it they were in the training area. Raphael had some idea's on what to do and had some new toys for her as well. Sighing he removed his suit jacket and disappeared into the hidden lockers and emerged a couple of minutes later, out of the suit raphael was&nbsp; strong and well muscled and the muscles were easily seen moving as he walked. Glancing around he sighed and stretched then shook his head and went on search of the outfit nina was to wear and eventually handed to her, a simple pair of gym shorts that fit snuggly and a tanktop.<br><br>Once nina was dressed raphael looked her over and nodded his approval and put out his hand with a silver gun in it, it didn't look that fancy and he held it out to her to pick up and examine. The gun looked like an old make but was better than any she had so far and a grin formed on raphael's lips, he knew she wouldn't know what it was and so readied himself to explain. "This a OC-23 Drotik, a fully automatic pistol much like a smaller version of a machine gun, it can fire single rounds or full auto and is very dealy and easy to hide as well." Sighing he wiped sweat from his brow and stepped up to the front where targets moved into position ready for nina. "Go ahead and give it a try if you want."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-06-2006, 22:30:06</strong>
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				An elevator…Nina smiled and almost laughed to herself. She wondered if Lucas made them take the stairs to keep him in shape or to build her strength or both. She didn’t speak…she thought she should, but didn’t know what to say. The shyness was back as she didn’t really know him. She had been able to open up around Hawk…why couldn’t she do it with Raphael? Of course she shouldn’t open up THAT much….<br><br>Nina still felt guilty about kissing Hawk…or whatever his real name was. But her and Lucas hadn’t acknowledged any feelings for each other at that point, and he had convinced her he and Michelle were one-time lovers. Things had been confusing then. Things were different now. <br><br>Nina surprised when he changed, and even more surprised when he handed her workout wear. She changed into them as she was supposed to, a little dismayed at their form fitting quality, but didn’t worry too much about it. But seeing him moved, the ripple of his muscles…it deepened the lingering desire she had from Lucas caressing her before he left not long ago. Her desire was for Lucas, but that didn’t mean she didn’t recognize the sheer male attractiveness of the man next to her. <br><br>Gaining control of her senses, she concentrated on the new gun. Her eyes widened when he told her how much it could shoot, likening it to a machine gun. She held it in her hand. It was comfortable, not too heavy. When he told her to give it a try she smiled sheepishly and turned to the targets. Mentally she went through the checklist Lucas had taught her when shooting, and braced the gun with both hands. <br><br>Nina squeezed the trigger and was amazed at the rapid fire of shots that exploded from it. She let go and then squeezed again, holding it down longer. A grin popped on her face, and the third time she used the last of the clip. She could tell even from their vantage point the devastation of the target. Nina actually laughed softly, glancing over a the Spanish agent. “I don’t even need to know how to handle this, it does all the work itself.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-06-2006, 15:42:43</strong>
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				Raphael smiled and nodded in agreement to her words, but said or did nothing as nina looked him over, he figured she and lucas were already together plus nina really wasn't his type. Sighing softly he glanced around and gathered a few other guns for nina to try, including the P-90 the gun lucas had used before and a couple other machine guns.<br><br>Once she was busy he took out his glock 17L and used it for a while, then switched to the glock 18 machine gun pistol lucas had let him borrow. All in all it was the same or close as to when lucas trained her, and by the end of the day raphael was tired and in need of some tequila.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-06-2006, 16:00:01</strong>
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				Nina was becoming more and more comfortable with the guns since the first time she had seen the barrel pointed at her face on that rainy evening. Before she had seen them from a victim’s point of view, now she was starting to feel the power of them. It had started the first time Lucas had given her one, and it had continued to grow since then. Now she craved learning more, and wanted to be good. She knew it would be a very long time before she was anywhere even close to as good as the agent’s protecting her, but it didn’t mean she couldn’t be at least good enough to protect herself. She concentrated on aiming, taking her time, and controlling the kickback. <br><br>By the end of the day Nina’s ears were ringing and her head pounding. Raphael might be used to the noise, but she hadn’t been. Due to the noise they hadn’t spoken much, but she was more comfortable with him just from getting used to his presence. But her thoughts had been on Lucas most of the time. She was trying to figure out why it was him after years alone…why it was him that reached her. Nina missed him already. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-06-2006, 18:20:09</strong>
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				Clear across the world the man who was supposedly Lucas McKnight stepped off his plane and into the waiting area and was greeted by two japanese men who hugged him and bore the mark of the yakuza, each having a tattoo signifying they were part of the japanese mob and one of the men was an older gentlemen. The talked in whispered tones and laughed and cut up together like they were old friends then the older man known as Kazuo Kiriyama spoke seriously to lucas. "So tell me my friend, will your lady friend talk to us willingly or will we have to make her?" A smile crept across his face one that lucas returned. <br><br>Smiling lucas smiled as he got off the plane and hugged his old friends the older gentlemen like a dad he had never had. He enjoyed the break from that shitty fucked up case, but he had enjoyed the deceit for which he was known for and a perfect liar, also the fucking with nina had also been pretty good and she believed him and trusted him all the better. A bright smile graced his lips and he nodded to the question, truth was lucas was not the brother of kt or alexia but did look similar though, and in fact had grown up in japan and was a spy for the yakuza and government. "Oh yes she will talk willingly I think, don't worry about she is completely trusting of me so no worries, and quite frankly I don't care if you have to hurt her she means nothing." Everything else the caring for nina and so called love and protection were just an act, all he wanted to do was fuck nina and be done with it which he had already, before long nina would find out the truth but too late and hopefully for her she would be smart and give them what they wanted. Lucas and the japanese yakuza and goverment had worked hard to make lucas perfect so far as past and everything to fit in, it was well layed out and thought out and so far had worked for years.<br><br>Rapahel smiled when the day was over and handled her a bottle of water and yawned then rested against the wall and downed some water. "Today was good nina, I look forward to tomorrow, but for now let's head downstairs and eat and settle in." Motioning her out the door they took the elevator down and joined the others in eating and watching tv for the rest of the day.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-06-2006, 18:50:19</strong>
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				Nina accepted the bottle of water and smiled softly. “It was good, thank you for the instruction. Though I must say my head is killing me.” She brought the bottle of water to her lips, drinking deeply. The cool liquid seemed to help a little. She wasn’t feeling very hungry, but knew that was a side effect of the headache. Still, she would eat something, knowing it was important to feed her body and keep it strong. <br><br>Downstairs she did eat, and had a couple of drinks, but mostly stuck to water. She could be becoming a little dehydrated she guessed, that could cause headaches as well. Nina knew she should try and get to know the other agents, and stayed out to watch tv with them, even though she kind of wanted to retreat to her room. Things just weren’t the same without Lucas’s quiet presence. She hoped he was staying safe, and couldn’t wait to be in his arms again. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-06-2006, 19:24:58</strong>
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				Nearly three weeks had went by since lucas had left and not such much of a call from him, of course he was busy living it up in japan and discussing business with the boss. Unknown to any of the amrican agents or nina of course, but lucas was the adopted son of kazuo kiriyama and real last name was kiriyama. The time went by slowly for lucas something he praised god for, life was different here than in america but he didn't care, women, alcohol and plenty of smokes for the gorgeous spy. The guilt he had had before about flirting with other women forgotten, and since he left and taken several beautiful japanese women to bed while he stayed. But soon though it was time to return to america, with instructions given to him by kazuo his adopted father to keep up the act for a while longer, then when the time was right he would let him know and could bring nina to kazuo. Lucas left that morning on an inbound flight to new york and called from the airport when he landed, talking to raphael on the phone and telling him what had happened and that he would be there soon. His red car had been left and was still there waiting for him when he arrived, and after storing his luggage in the car he took off to the compound, anxiously awaiting another night of passion with nina knowing she wouldn't refuse him.<br><br>Raphael had trained nina everyday since lucas had been gone and now the woman was pretty good with a gun, and decent enough in hand to hand combat as well and he was proud to see the progress. The agent was worried when lucas hadn't called for a while but his spirits rose when his phone rang and it was lucas on the other end. He listened carefully to the info lucas gave him and smiled when he said he was on his way to the compound. Sighing he glanced at everyone else then finally hung up. "Good news, lucas just got back from japan and is on his way." Plopping down in a chair he closed one eye and awaited his leader.<br><br>Alexia was estatic at lucas's return even though she hadn't seen him yet, and watched raphael speak to her brother over the phone her eyes twinkling happily. She had greatly missed him and his cool demeanor and laid back ways. She also knew someone else would be glad to see him, her eyes flicking to nina as raphael gave out the news a small smile creeping over her lips.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-06-2006, 19:52:21</strong>
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				The first week of his absence she had simply missed him. There was always worry in the back of her mind, but she told herself it was unfounded. He couldn’t call, and he was perfectly capable of handling himself. She trained hard, and relaxed even more with Raphael and the other agents. She got to know them a little better, and by the end of the first week no longer really felt like an outsider. <br><br>The second week with no word she missed him even more, and the worry intensified. Apparently he hadn’t checked in with anyone from what she knew. Alexia was also worried, and Nina guessed she was trying to hide most of it. Nina worked even harder at her training, trying to distract herself from the worry. <br><br>By the third week she was a wreck. She did her best to hide it, but she paced and drank quite a bit more than usual. Something had to of happened to him. Why would he go three weeks without contacting her, or a the very least his brother and sister. Surely he could find some way to get a hold of them, unless something had happened. She retreated to her room when she wasn’t training, and even when she was training she was distracted. Nina still worked hard, wanting to impress Lucas when he returned. <br><br>When the call finally came that he was returning, Nina felt weak with relief. The blood drained from her face and she felt almost as if she might faint. She had been fearing the worst, and this news came suddenly, as welcome as it was. Her eyes moistened, and she closed them to hide it. She was sure the other agents all knew about her and Lucas, but she didn’t need to advertise. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-06-2006, 20:20:05</strong>
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				It didn't take lucas long to get to the compound in his new car which pleased the hell out of him, and mentally he prepared for his role once more trying to get suited in after three weeks worth of break. Finding his way inside he took the very long and tiresome stairs down, finding it amusing to circle and circle and chuckled remembering he had made nina take the stairs as well, but she probably knew they're was an elevator by now and thought tha even more funny. Finally after about nearly an hours worth of going down steps he arrived at the door and slid in the key, opening the door he smiled as he stepped inside and saw the others. Approaching slowly he snuck up behind nina and placed hands over her eyes. "Guess who? Well did everybody miss me?" His eyes twinkled as he said it and he groaned as his cock stirred being so close to nina.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-06-2006, 21:12:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina knew that they were supposed to downplay their…relationship…or whatever it was, but when she heard Lucas’s voice behind her she couldn’t help it. She spun around and threw her arms around him, holding him close. Everyone already knew anyway. She buried her face against his solid form and took comfort in the warmth of his body. “I’m so glad you’re alright.”<br><br>After a moment she gained control of her senses and let go, stepping back sheepishly. But she couldn’t hide the smile on her face. She had been so alone for so long, and then he had burst into her life. The time without him had been hell, she had let him so completely in. Nina wanted badly to kiss him, to feel his lips on hers, but wouldn’t do that in front of the other agents. A hug was one thing, a kiss another. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 15:09:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas nearly had the air knocked out of him as nina threw herself on him but he managed a small smile and hugged her back. "Me too." Smiling he turned to alexia and gave her a big hug and a kiss on the cheek, then finally shooke the hands of his fellow agents. "Japan was different to say the least, but I have gifts for each of you." His gaze moved to nina and he gave her a secret wink, then pulled out a pair of near translucent blue contacts and handed them to her. "The boss wanted you to wear them now, don't ask me why but I think we're fixing to leave in a few days." Stretching he groaned and popped his back and neck then got everybody's stuff.<br><br>Alexia squeaked and buried herself on lucas and kissed his cheek back, in another life time she would have flirted with lucas because despite hhim being her brother he was still gorgeous. Sighing she brushed hair from her face and beamed at the mention of gifts and watched as he gathered the stuff. "You didn't have to buy us stuff lucas."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 15:34:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina accepted the contacts, a shy grin on her face. It wasn’t from the small package in her hands, but from having Lucas back around. She just felt safer with him near. This place had felt impenetrable, and she had felt secure, but Lucas made her feel safe from the inside out. <br><br>She smiled as she watched him greet Alexia and the other agents. They all seemed to have high respect for him. She had talked with all of them at one point or another. It had been Alexia and KT that had really been her friends though. Alexia, well, she was a woman, they had and automatic bond. And KT…he kind of reminded her of Lucas in his looks, that was a lot of why she liked him, though his personality was different. But she enjoyed his company as well. <br><br>As she watched Lucas move about, her eyes ran over him. The memory of the afternoon spent ‘training’ had crossed her mind more than once, and she couldn’t wait to experience him again. And she was anxious for him to see her. She had always been in good shape, took care of herself, but now with the training Raphael had continued, her body was tighter and even more tones. The three weeks had not only taught her how to shoot better, and how to handle herself without a weapon, but had been an intense physical rejuvenation. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 15:48:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas smiled and waved alexia's words off about buying the stuff and shrugged, then dove into the bags and started handing stuff out to people. He had got lex a nice silken dress with dragons and oriental designs on it along with leather boots and a few other things. For the guys he had bought nina swords, weapons, and various other items only they would know what to do with. Glancing around he sighed and looked at nina a mischevious grin on his face then cleared his throat and dug her stuff out of the bags. He pulled out a very nice leather jacket with all kinds of pockets to hide stuff in, and also a pair of designer japanese jeans which would fit her very snuggly which was the point, and he had something else but didn't show it to anybody else because it was for private matters only and not for their eyes to see.<br><br>Once everyone was busy and wouldn't notice him slipping off he grabbed nina's hand and led her away and down the hall to his bedroom and closed the door. Grinning he tossed the bag on the bed and looked her over and smiled again. "Damn, you look even better than before." Sighing he pulled her close and warpped arms around her and kissed her nose then her lips gently, then nibble on her bottom lip and finally kissed her more passionately and finally slipped her the tongue. She tasted wonderful and this time he promised himself he would make love to nina, because despite his deceit and lies to her and motives he still liked her at least a little bit, perhaps even cared for her some which bothered him a little deep down inside.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 16:00:43</strong>
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				Nina tried to be patient while he spent time with his friends, but was anxious to have him hold her, and to kiss him. Having him back reminded her just how good looking and charismatic he was. Memories were never the same as having someone in front of you. And while she had thought of his brown eyes many times while he had been gone, they were much more intense in person. <br><br>When he handed her the jacket she fell in love with it immediately. It was gorgeous and stylish and practical as well. And the jeans were wonderful too. They looked kind of small, but she guessed they would fit…tightly. But she was growing more confident with herself, and would wear them easily. <br><br>Finally the time came where he took her hand and pulled her off alone. When he gave her the compliment she smiled shyly and blushed, but her dark eyes gleamed. And then he pulled her close and she melted into his arms. This is what she had been waiting for, what she had missed. Her full lips curled into a gentle smile as he tenderly kissed her nose and her lips and nibbled on her gently. And when he kissed her passionately she sighed contentedly and returned it, pressing her body to his. And when his tongue finally slipped in to her mouth she moaned softly, the sound lost in their kiss. <br><br>She wanted him. Nina wanted to reach down and push his jacket from his shoulders, and unbutton his shirt, and feel his skin against hers…but Alexia had warned her to let Lucas make the moves. Nina thought they were probably beyond that point, but she still was terrified of making a mistake, of having him pull away. So far he seemed to be beyond that, but she didn’t know for sure. He was a man of few words. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 16:07:42</strong>
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				He smiled at nina's reactions as he kissed her passionately then moved his hands to wander over her luscious form which he wanted so badly and would have if she allowed it. Sighing softly he broke the kiss and stretched then stared into her eyes and kissed her again, making his way down her neck then to the upper part of chest, and finally brought a hand up to caress her right breast. Moaning he moved a hand up and curled fingers inside of her shirt and slid that hand up to unclasp her bra and let it fall away, then his other hand appeared and he caressed the other breasts, rubbing her nipples in between his fingers and grinning at her as he did so. Without warning he removed his hands and started to pull her shirt off over her head and threw it to the floor, her lovely breasts now bare before him making him hard inside his pants a bulge easily seen there now.<br><br>Sighing he dropped down to his knee's and licked a long wet line up her stomach to her chest and then rose to lick across each breast, sucking on the nipples a little as he went loving the way they were hard and plump. He did this several more times then ran his hands up and down her sides just admiring the feel of her, then finally stodd up and stared down into her eyes wanting her to undress him like he had her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 16:56:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina moaned softly as his hands started to move over her body. She responded instantly, her nipples tightening and growing firm under her shirt. When he broke the kiss and met her eyes she held his gaze, hers full of both desire and adoration. Nina was falling hard and fast for Lucas, and didn’t know how to put the brakes on and slow down…or if she even wanted to. She didn’t think he would ever hurt her on purpose. He had lost his girlfriend Alexia said. Nina believed he knew pain, and surely would never want her to feel that. <br><br>He brought his lips to her neck, and his hands continued to roam. Her eyes fluttered closed and she just concentrated on the wonderful feelings. His hands found her breasts and she bit her lip and moaned softly in bliss. When he grabbed her nipple she gasped and her eyes opened. She squirmed as the ache entered her sex, and looked at him, smiling at the grin on his face. God he was handsome. <br><br>As he removed her shirt she lifted her arms, making it easier. He then started to lick along her skin. She moaned louder this time. Nina loved having her body touched in the non-obvious places as much as she did the obvious ones. Her hands came to rest on his head, running her fingers through his short hair. And as he caressed her sides she moaned yet again. <br><br>When he stood up and stared down at her she smiled softly, and a bit vixenly. Nina knew what he wanted, and was anxious to comply. She could see the bulge in his pants and unconsciously wet her lips. But for now she simply stood and started to undress him. She pushed the jacket off of his shoulders, letting her hands trail down his strong arms before bringing them back to his chest. <br><br>Starting at the top she loosened his tie and removed it, then undid the buttons of his shirt one by one. As his chest was revealed she brought her full lips to it, kissing his skin, savoring the salty taste. She kept unbuttoning his shirt, kissing and nipping at the revealed flesh until she finally reached his waist and that sexy line of brown hair that disappeared into his trousers. There she stopped and stood upright again. As she did his jacket, she pushed the shirt off of his strong broad shoulders, her hands moving to his back instead of his arms, her chest pressed to his. Nina placed her mouth on his neck and pulled lightly on his flesh with her teeth, running her tongue along the captured skin. Her nails lightly raked across his upper back. <br><br>Nina wanted to feel and taste all of him. She slid her hands back to his chest, running her hands over his pecs, her palms brushing over his nipples. She kissed from his neck down to his collarbone, and lingered there as her hands ran over his chest again. After a few moments she lowered her mouth further to his chest, where she licked and drug her teeth over the powerful muscles. Her hands slipped down to his stomach. Firmly she ran her palms over him, moaning lightly at the feel of the power beneath her hands. She allowed them lower, to hover at his waist, moving to the front of his slacks, grasping his belt. Her lips continued to move across his skin. At his nipple she paused, not knowing if he would like that. Tentatively she reached her tongue out and took a lick, her eyes turning up to watch his face. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 17:28:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina's love and caress of his body was welcome but he wasn't as into as women were, guys were more into touching and caressing or at least he was anyway. However he did enjoy the kisses she planted on chest drawing pleasurable hisses from his lips as she worked her way down. A moan escaped him as her hands wandered lower and he sighed eyes fluttering in his head from her attentions to his body. He did grow a bit impatient as she nibbled on him and continued attention higher on his body, but he sighed and took a breath and tryed to enjoy it regardless. He wasn't much into the licking of his nipple and didn't respond to it very much, and instead unzipped himself and unbuttoned his boxers and pulled his cock out. It was hard long, thick and ready and he pushed it against nina's skin wanting her to him in her mouth. Stroking himself he sighed as his head expanded eager to be inside somewhere in her body.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 17:49:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina could sense easily that he was growing impatient, and not really enjoying her taking her time. His reactions were very clear. They were strong when she was near his waist, and less so when she wasn’t. And he made his wishes known when he unzipped himself and unbuttoned his boxers. Nina wondered if her touches just simply weren’t good enough, or if he was more of a get to the point kind of man. He seemed to like touching her all over, something she loved, but didn’t seem to like it returned. <br><br>Pleasing him was something she wanted to do above all else. The sight of him stroking his cock and rubbing it against her skin told her what would please him, and she sat back on the bed. Licking her lips she brought them to him, wrapping them around his engorged head. She gently pulled his hand away and replaced it with her own, wrapping her fingers around him. Nina slid her lips down him further, taking more of him in her mouth. She moved her tongue along the ridge on the underside of his cock, and continued to take him in. <br><br>At this angle she was able to accommodate a fair amount of him before she had to stop. She brought her hand to just below her lips, and as she withdrew her mouth ran her hand up his shaft, stroking firmly as she sucked forcefully. When she had reached the top she plunged her mouth back down, sliding her hand in front of her lips. Again she took quite a bit of him. She pumped slowly at first, and then increased the pace. She did like having him in her mouth, the feel of him sliding in and out of her lips reminiscent of him sliding in and out of her cunt. Nina moaned softly around him, her other hand gripping his hip. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 17:59:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucas's cock throbbed as nina finally reached for him after sitting down and smiled as she took him in her mouth, but did feel a little guilty for his impatience at her loving kisses, hoping she didnt feel hurt or not good enough and not wanting her to think him a beast. He hissed in pleasure when she went down on him and moaned loudly as her tongue found the bottom of his cock head, eyes fluttering and then rolling back for a moment as he widened slightly in her mouth. For a moment he didn't believe she had only been with one man before, or her husband had taught her oral pleasure very well but it really didn't matter. Even after a minute or two of her attention he found himself close to te edge but fought to keep it in check as she sucked him, rewarding her with touches and caressing to her breasts.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 18:16:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina moaned softly again as he gave her clues that she was pleasing him. His pleasure was very important to her, and made her even more aroused. She liked knowing that she was the reason he was moaning, and rocking his hips, that she was affecting a strong powerful man like this. Every time he gave a moan or a gasp she made a note of what she had been doing exactly at the time, and she repeated those things. He seemed to like having that spot under his cockhead pleasured, so she made sure not to ignore it. As she continued she grew more confident and more aggressive with her attentions. But as she reached up to grasp his balls she was careful to be gentle, and roll them softly in her palm. <br><br>The touches he gave her made her shiver. His hands were strong and masculine and made her feel very feminine under his touch. The more he touched her, the more aroused she became, and soon she was writhing her hips softly and breathing heavier through her nose. Her nipples were very firm and strained towards his hands as she moaned once again. Her newly blue eyes flicked up to meet his, she wanted to taste him, wanted him in every way, and her desire was clear. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 19:30:59</strong>
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				The moment she glanced at him with those gorgeous fake blue eyes he froze and shook his head trying to shake the memory burned in his head now, she was damn near perfect well perhaps a little more strength would do but nothing else, he liked his women form and fit most of the time a good sign they took care of themselves. He continued to writhe as she pleased him minute after minute, and soon he was drawing closer to the edge once more and stopped her with a hand pulling himself out of her mouth. Sighing he glanced down at her and caressed her face gently, then slowly took her hand and led her towards the bed and folded himself upon it then tugged at her. Once she was laying down he sighed and motioned at the pants, then moved both hands to unbutton them and lift her up then proceeded to pull underwear and all off.<br><br>Gazing down at her wonderful form his breathing became more quick and labored as he stared at her, then slowly parted her legs easily with just a slight movement of hands and found himself in her most private place. Grinning he lowered himself down and began to kiss her again and again, first her nose then cheeks and lips, then he nibbled and kissed along her jawline and then her neck teasingly. After a few moments he had moved to her upper chest then down to her breasts and back up again concentrating on them for a while, then slowly moved on to her stomach nibbling and licking her smooth sensitive skin. Coming up for air he breathed out his nose then spread her further and lowered his face to her vagina and began to lick and nibble, wanting to hear her cry and out and writhe beneath him, wanting to know he controlled her pleasure and desires and loving every minute of it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 20:15:19</strong>
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				Nina smiled softly as he looked down at her and caressed her face after removing himself from her mouth. She could tell he had enjoyed what she had done, and she wanted to please him more. She also was ready to be pleased and smiled as he pulled her towards the bed. Lucas was very sexy, and her icy eyes roved his form hungrily as he lay down on the bed. She made no move to hide her gaze; she wanted him to know how much she desired him. <br><br>She lay down next to him and watched as he looked her over. A smile crossed her lips, she knew she looked good, and liked to have him look at her. She moaned lightly as he parted her legs, and eagerly kissed him when he brought his lips to hers again, after sweetly kissing her face. He worked his way lower and her breathing became heavier and more labored. Her hands fell to his head, and she ran her fingers through his short hair, like she had done before. <br><br>It was almost a tease the way he slowly licked and kissed and nibbled his way down her body. By the time he reached her sex she was whimpering with want, her hips gently rocking towards him. As he finally lowered his face to her pussy she cried out softly in relief. The ache was terrible, and her clit throbbed for attention. She spread her legs wide, pulling her knees back and opening herself to him. <br><br>He was amazing. Every lick and nibble prompted a small cry from her. She laid back and closed her eyes, her head lolling from side to side. Before long her toned thighs were soaked with her sweet juices. She gasped and wiggled under him, her release approaching. The ache was growing almost painful as the need to climax became very acute. Her clit had swollen and she was poised on the edge of her orgasm. She moaned words softly to him. “You’re so good…incredible….so good Lucas…” &nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 20:26:32</strong>
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				He smiled and nodded to her words and could somehow sense she was on the edge of orgasm. Grinning he removed his mouth from her vagina and licked his lips then slowly cupped his cock and slid it into her body gently, then lowered his upper body on hers and started thrusting lightly nice and slow. He continued this until she came and even after, occasionally groaning as he fucked her gently or rather made love to her, but yet he felt no regret for killing the real lucas mcknight a couple of years ago. It had been nasty their skills the same and both monsters in their own way, yet he had prevailed out on top during one of the F.B.I missions and taken the name, he already had looked like him and at once had thought him his twin, but since even alexia or his supposed brother couldn't tell the difference thanks the yakuza and the minor changes he had went through. He certainly felt no regret for fucking nina like he had and was now, she would be pissed later ke knew but didn't care all he wanted was the info she had, the man she had seen killed had been a very close friend.<br><br>Unknown to nina but the guy was once Ry Kiriyama's now lucas's partner in crime, and somehow his friend had gotten betrayed or black mailed into helping the mafia here and kille and he wanted to know why and wanted revenge. Ry's real name was unknown even to his adopted father Kazuo because ry had been abandoned and taken in by kazuo and his wife, since then he had grown up in japan only knowing his father had american and his mother japanese. Ry had become a machine after growing up racking up a body count then one day running into lucas mckinght, who had killed his two cousins and so the hate had grown and led to lucas's death. All these thoughts swirled in ry's mind as he was screwing nina very nicely but none of it played across his face, a look of pleasure there as he moved in and out of her luscious body.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 20:43:22</strong>
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				Nina whimpered in frustration as he pulled his face away, but gasped in bliss as he replaced it with his cock. Her eyes closed halfway with lust and she moaned deeply. As he started moving in and out of her she planted her feet on the mattress and swiveled her hips up to meet his. Her clit brushed again him with each movement. The slow pace was maddening, delaying her orgasm, building it higher and higher. Her hands roamed over his chest and his arms, finally settling on his upper back, where her nails raked him lightly. She had loved the vicious fucking they had done last time, but the gentle tender making love was what she had needed this time, and he was just as expert at it. Before long she exploded around him, crying out loudly as her cunt clenched him tightly. She continued to cry out as he kept the slow steady pace against her bucking body, driving her pleasure to dizzying heights. <br><br>Nina eventually calmed, but her breathing was still ragged and she still clung to him. She loved to hear him moan, and if she moved in a certain way, or touched a certain spot she remembered it. Nina trusted him completely. It would be inconceivable to her that he was not sincere. She was sure she sensed that same attraction both physically and emotionally. When she looked in his eyes she was sure she saw respect and caring. Nina wanted nothing more than to be close to him, and get to know him. It was very fast, but Nina was falling for him. She was an all or nothing person. Either she was closed off from a man, or she let him into her heart. There was not much in between for her. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 20:51:52</strong>
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				Perhaps it was a good thing nina hadn't sensed the decit or knew the truth yet because he would hate to have to kill her and end this, well first he needed the fucking info she had but then if she fought back after the truth it was over... perhaps anyway. But he didn't regret training and she was still light years away from ever being as good with guns or fighting as he was and had been for a very long time, training with best will do that for you and had successfully made ry a monster that kazuo was very proiud of to this day.<br><br>As nina moaned and groaned he smiled and continued his tender lovings to her vagina, not thrusting hard now or picking up speed as he fucked her gently. His eyes fluttered as she exploded around his thick cock and enjoyed the naturallt lubrication which made her looser. He continued to torment her vagina for a long time after she came and finally came himself, a low moan escaping him as he pulled put and sprayed his seed on her face and all over her body.<br><br>This time he didn't cuddle mainly because he was too hot and about to die from heat exhaustion and simply layed away from her and snuggled into the bed covers. After a moment or two he got up and searched the room for his cuban cigar and lighter and soon was filling the room with a wonderful fragrant scent of the cigar. Glancing over at nina he smiled and yawned then stretched and mumbled around the cigar. "That was damn good, you could be a pornstar if you don't mind my saying." Chuckling he slapped her ass lightly and blew smoke into the air.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 21:05:54</strong>
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				Nina was surprised he pulled out and sprayed on her the way he did. It wasn’t tender, and it wasn’t sweet, and it made her feel like…a fuck. And then he fell back to his own space. Nina lay there stunned. She didn’t really mind that he came on her, but they way it had been done, and the way he rolled away…it seemed…callous. Nina watched as he got up and found a cigar, lighting it. She was very very confused. The mixed signals tore at her. She wasn’t supposed to push, but she didn’t like the way she felt right now. <br><br>At his words she forced a smile to her lips, but turned away from him to hide any further expression. She was glad she was good, but she didn’t want to be a portstar right now. She wanted to be a lover, a companion. The smack to her ass made her jump a little, and she grabbed a towel and started cleaning her face, hiding her eyes. <br><br>Lucas appeared to have opened up physically to her, but she felt as if emotionally he was still guarded and closed much of the time. She didn’t know the reason why he was that way, was it all from the pain of losing his girlfriend? She didn't know, but she craved the intimacy of two people who cared for each other. At times she felt he cared for her. But right now she felt like a piece of meat. In her mind when two people made love they held each other, and were close and stayed together after the act had been completed. Nina scolded herself for being naïve. She was expecting too much too soon. Of course he didn't care for her that much yet, she was being too demanding...wasn't she? All she knew is she ached inside, and wanted him to be the one who could stop it. <br><br>When the cum was cleaned off of her she started to dress. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 21:22:07</strong>
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				Lucas err Ry sighed softly as he glanced at nina's face and reached for her and pulled her closer. "I'm sorry nina I'm such an asshole, come here ans stay a while if you don't mind." He sighed and pulled her closer while smoking and looked into her eyes. "Sorry for not being more intimate and everything, it's justs this is new for me as well you know, so bare with me I promise it will get better." Brushing hair from his face he snuggled against nina and stroked her hair as he smoked and gazed about the room.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-06-2006, 21:41:50</strong>
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				Nina almost pulled away, but just couldn’t she wanted to be close so badly. At his words she sighed. “I know,&nbsp; I’m sorry. I don’t want to push.&nbsp; I&nbsp; just…I need…I need this so much right now. And I know I haven’t been much fun to be around all the time and I’ll try and let some of the stress and worry go…things are just so…so uncertain right now. When this is all over you and the other agents have your life and your homes to go back to…I don’t know what I have.” She hoped she at least had Lucas, but sometimes just didn’t know. <br><br>Nina snuggled back against him and closed her eyes, feeling the warmth of his arms around her. Hawk had told her it was more alluring to just be herself, and even though they had all lied about certain things, she had believed that had been the truth. And who she was, was a very affectionate person, who needed that affection back. She softly stroked his skin as he stroked her hair. She wasn’t supposed to push, but there were so many things running through her mind, and he was the only one she really trusted with them, even if he did often pull away from her. <br><br>&nbsp;“I miss being free to go where I want and do what I want. I miss being able to walk down the street and not worry about being shot.”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-06-2006, 14:58:18</strong>
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				Deep down Ry actually felt bad for nina I mean he really did, it wasn't her fault his cousin had been killed and that she had seen it just bad luck, but he still needed her for info and perhaps would give her a new life even after everything was said and done. A part of him really cared for her which he partially hated himself for, letting her get so close she was just disarming something he didn't like but was getting use to. Sighing softly he snuggled into her and yawned then blew smoke into the room and nodded his head. "I understand nina, it isn't fair for you I know, but maybe something between now and then will happen and will make you happy."<br><br>Shifting around he continued to smoke the cigar and kissed her cheek and nuzzled her neck and face with his face, something he had seen on tv on the animal channel and thought was cute, ry use to be very big into fantasy such as vampires and lycanthropes, and even use to wonder what it would be like to be that strong and nearly indestructible. After a while of holding nina he looked over from above and down into her face and kissed her nose. "Perhaps we should get changed, I think we have some training to get done and then tonight we can chill here." Getting to his feet and off the bed he slowly started to dress and watched her as he did so.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-06-2006, 15:53:14</strong>
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				“There are times you make me happy. Like when we went dancing for one. That was very nice. I had a wonderful time with you.” &nbsp;<br><br>She returned his snuggles and cuddles, really surprised at how close and affectionate he was being. It was beyond anything she had expected. Nina told herself it was only fair for her to relax and not put pressure on him. He had a lot of stress as well, and she shouldn’t place expectations on him. He was really trying to give her what she needed it seemed, and she would return that. <br><br>Nina stood up at his suggestion and started to dress. She didn’t feel shy or timid around him at all at the moment, and even showed off her body a bit, bending this way and that. “I’m looking forward to training. Raphael taught me a lot while you were gone. I know it’s a drop in the bucket compared to what I still need to learn, but I feel pretty proud of it.” She laughed softly and gave him a warm smile. “And after the first day of using the elevator you so conveniently forgot to tell me about, I decided to keep using the stairs. I ached for days, but now my legs are really strong.”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-06-2006, 16:21:55</strong>
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				Lucas aka Ry nodded his head and patted her hand in agreement and to show he was proud of her to and smiled as she showed herself off, she really did look very good as usual but even more so than when he had first met her.<br><br>He continued to puff on the cigar as he changed into shorts and a wife beater shirt that was thicker than most and said sean john on it, obviously a name brand because he liked to dress nice no matter what he was doing. Taking her by the hand he threw her a pair of fitting shorts and a tanktop then waited for her to get dressed. Once they were both done he waved at the others and led her to the elevator and grinned. "I'm lazy today so we're taking the elevator."<br><br>The trip up was rather boring but halfway up lucas's cellphone rang and he frowned and opened it. "Hello?" The conversation didn't last long and lucas's face remained blank as who ever it was talked on the other end, then finally he flipped it shut and sighed softly to himself but deep down was smiling. "That was the boss, as you know the yakuza wish to speak with you, he thinks we shouldn't meet them for your safety but I say different they have no reason to harm you, and there will be plenty of people to help you should anything go wrong." Running fingers through his hair he smiled and turned to her. "I set a meeting up a few days ago anyway, but there won't be anybody except you and me though, I see no reason to spook them into violence by bringing a large crowd. I would do as they say nina and get this over with otherwise they will come after you and it will make things worse, the mafia here is bad yes but the yakuza are just as bad if not worse I have seen them do some fucked up things." Crossing his arms the elevator hit the floor and he closed the door and looked at her.<br><br>Sighing he blinked and shrugged. "It's up to you but think on it very hard, the boss is naive to believe this will just go away because it won't, nobody else need know I am doing you a favor." Finally he opened the door and stepped out and motioned her to follow. "Come on we have alot to do."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-06-2006, 16:51:49</strong>
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				“How will there be plenty of people to help me if things go wrong if it’s just you and I?” She winked, mostly teasing, and then mulled it over in her mind. Going to speak with them made her nervous. And while she trusted Lucas, he gave her a sense that he was a little reckless. But he wouldn’t do anything to put her in harm’s way she didn’t think, not if he was certain he could handle it. <br><br>“It does make sense though…what can it hurt to talk to them? If I tell them what they need to know, then why would they want to hurt me?” Part of her new they were organized crime as well, and as such would care less about what was fair. Another part of her had a faith in people, even after all that had happened. She still wanted to believe that people would end up doing the right thing. <br><br>“I’ll go. I think you are right. They would just come after me, and be quite upset we wouldn’t meet with them voluntarily.” She followed him onto the training floor, admiring his physique. “Besides, it would be nice to get out of this place. I'm a little stir crazy” She elbowed him playfully. "But at least now your here to occupy my time."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-06-2006, 17:02:52</strong>
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				Inside lucas was estatic she had fell for it and then felt guilty perhaps kazuo would let him keep her, but he doubted things would be just fine and dandy, someone from the fucking FBI was bound to come looking for them. But would nina really trust him after she found out the truth of who he was and what he was? He really didn't know but a part of him hoped she would, nina would make a very nice evil woman to be his companion and partner in crime. He really was tired of playing the role of an agent who didn't really give a damn about what happened to the people he ran in contact with.<br><br>Sighing he smiled as she glanced him over and gave her a wink then handed her a couple of hand guns and smiled. "I'm glad you see it like that, trust me it's for the best and the right thing to do, now show me what you can do with these guns." Grinning he crossed arms over his chest and watched happily.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-06-2006, 17:18:05</strong>
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				Nina grinned back, excited to show him what she could do. Nina might be many things, a drinker, repressed, still a little scared…but she had always been a fast learner and had impeccable concentration. She had worked very seriously and very hard all day every day since Lucas had been gone. Even if Raphael had wanted to quit for the day she had asked if they could stay a little while longer. Part of it was simply wanting to be able to defend herself, and part of it was for this moment, so Lucas would be proud of her. <br><br>Nina took the guns and turned to the target. She held both up at the same time and fired rapidly. There was still a lot she needed to learn, but after three weeks of doing nothing but training, she thought she was pretty decent. Her hand to hand skills were better too. When both guns were empty she turned to him, a smile wide on her blue-eyed face, waiting for his reaction. The smile wasn't just because he was here. Nina had started to really like guns. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-06-2006, 17:44:06</strong>
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				Lucas's face went blank as he watched the woman shoot then smiled at her when she was done. Stepping forward he pushed a button and a target moved up closer so he could see, his fingers reaching out and touching the places were she had hit. Nodding appreciately he smiled and yawned then pulled out his glock 18. Replacing the used targets with new one's then moving the target back as far as it would go, then finally he raised his arm and shot with one hand emptying the thirty one round clip in seconds.<br><br>Grinning he moved the target back up and took it off and grinned at nina as he held it up for her to see. All his shots had hit dead center in the middle and tore the middle into one big hole. "Sorry couldn't help but show off for you." Giving her a wink and a smile then handing her a five seven pistol, a machine gun pistol much like the one raphaekl had given her earlier on but better. "Let's see what you can do with this."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-06-2006, 18:03:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>He may not have said words of approval, but she could read the smile and appreciative look on his face. As he replaced the targets and showed off for her she rolled her eyes good naturedly and laughed. He brought the target closer, and of course, it was faultless. She gave him a teasing and exasperated look. “And how many years have you been doing this? Of course you’ll be perfect...besides, you’re good at everything.”<br><br>She accepted the other gun and furrowed her brow, pretending to have not much of a clue how to work it or hold it. “Hmmmm, this is different….”&nbsp; &nbsp;She waited for him to replace the target, still looking uncertain. “Well, I’ll try.” &nbsp;Inside she was grinning, she knew how to use this type of pistol decently well. When the target was in place she raised her arm and emptied it quickly. It wouldn’t be anywhere near what Lucas or any of the other agents could do. But she bet it was better than a cop could do. When she had emptied it she grinned at him again, thoroughly enjoying herself. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-06-2006, 18:20:00</strong>
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				Crossing his arms he grinned as she took it and watched face blank as she emptied the gun easily. Soon he moved the target back up and glanced at it nodding his head in approval. "This is better than some rookie cops I've seen shoot." Sighing he threw the target away and went in search of a new toy then finally came back holding a shotgun that was damn fancy looking.<br><br>Grinning he shouldered it and replaced the target and smiled to nina. "I would let you shoot this but it kicks like a son of a bitch, just watch and learn and you will see why." Steadying it he aimed at the target and fired three consecutive rounds, blowing the targets into bits and leaving a ringing sound in his ears for a second. Moving the target back up he smiled as he looked at it. "Perfect, if I had been off it would have only destroyed part of it, did I mention it's automatic and has a flashlight and night sights oh and pistol grip." Stretching he handed a smaller shotgun to her and replaced the target.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>23-06-2006, 18:39:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina looked at the new gun curiously. It was very cool looking. She had a feeling from the size of it that it was going to be quite loud, and steeled herself for it, but refused to cover her ears. She was learning to get used to the noise. When it first went off she only jumped slightly, and on the consecutive shots she didn’t jump at all.&nbsp; Her ears were ringing, and for a moment his words echoed in her head. But she was grinning. <br><br>When he handed her a smaller shotgun she looked it over. She hadn’t shot a shotgun yet. Some things were similar. Nina check for a safety, and braced it similar to the way she had seen Lucas do. There were sights, and she used those to line it up with the target. When Nina fired she thought she was ready for the kickback, but wasn’t prepared for the force of it, and it slammed painfully back into her shoulder. “Ow!” &nbsp;She lowered the shotgun painfully, but laughed softly. There was an angry red mark on her shoulder, and it was already turning purple. Still, she braced herself against the pain and raised it again. She shot again, the kickback causing it to hit her shoulder again, but in a more controlled manner. She winced and her eyes teared a little from the pain, but she didn't let it beat her. She was getting tired of being beaten by things. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 15:22:10</strong>
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				Lucas barely watched as she shot the shotgun but did smile because he was partially aware of her actions and gave he a thumbs up. What was bothering him was what would he tell nina when everything went down, should he tell her some version of the truth now, or wait until the end for who he really was and what this was all about. He decided he would tell her another lie now and finish with the truth, it seemed better even despite the constant deceit he figured she earned it.<br><br>As she cryed out lucas moved over to nina and glanced at the shoulder worriedly and sighed softly to himself and shook his head. "Damn that's going to really hurt tomorrow, how about he moved to something less powerful and painful." Scratching his chin he went back to the wall area and picked up a H&amp;K G36 machine gun, and also an MP5 standard military used gun and brought then to nina. Gritting his teeth he braced himself for what he was about to tell the woman. "Nina I want to ask you something, do you think you could keep a secret a very serious one?" His brown eyes bored into her as he looked both worried and serious.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 15:33:38</strong>
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				Nina wasn’t happy to hear the shoulder was going to hurt worse tomorrow than today, but knew she would deal with it one way or another. She watched as he grabbed a couple of different guns, and carefully took the machine gun from him when he returned. It was interesting, and she hadn’t shot anything like it yet. Most of her training had been in various handguns so far. <br><br>She was busy looking it over, examining the different parts with her delicate fingers, when he asked if she could keep a serious secret. She raised her ice blue eyes to him, looking somber. “Lucas, what is it?....Of course I can. I understand the gravity of the situation.” &nbsp;<br><br>Nina set the gun down and gave him her full attention. What could he possibley have to tell her that he would have to ask her to keep secret? The only other people she was in association with were the other agents. It must be something he didn't want them to know. Something personal maybe? She smiled softly. "Lucas, I trust you completely...you can trust me too, okay?" &nbsp;<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 16:21:43</strong>
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				Scratching his chin then moving his fingers around nervously he fought a smile at how good of a liar he was and how easy itwas to get people to believe him, but he did feel a pang of regret for doing it again to nina since he cared for her a little bit. Sighing he pushed it away and looked nina in the eye. "I'm not who you think I am, well in a manner of speaking anyway, I'm really not alexia's and kt's brother really just half brother but they don't know that." Scratching his head he yawned and stretched then continued. "My mother was half japanese, and my father american so we share the same mother but not father, my real name is Ry Kiriyama or Lucas Kiriyama, I had my last name changed later on when my mother took me in." Pulling a cigarette out of his pocket he lighted the thing and took a drag then continued once more. "We lived in japan until I was eight or nine though I doubt either lex or kt remember it, it was my home where my father liked to stay, much to the joy of my mother of course as she was half japanese." Blowing smoke in the air he coughed and stayed silent for a moment more.<br><br>"My mother and father went came up with the scheme to make my sibling believe I was their actual brother because they liked me so, but they didn't know that my mother was related to a kiriyama, who are infamous in japan as known yakuza members and bosses." Groaning he cracked his neck and back and smiled at nina. "That is why I say you must meet with them, despite their ways they can protect you from the mafia and would gladly do so, I met with them over in japan and discussed this and told them I would suggest this to you." Smiling he thought about what they had talked about, it really was a great idea that he could live with. "If you wanted to we could flee america together, head back to japan in safety for good where you can't be reached, and together become a powerful couple amongst the ranks of the yakuza." A small gleam made it's way into lucas's eyes as he looked at her. "You would make a perfect crime leader and partner nina, I have seen they way you hold and fondle the gun, and how you get a gleam in your eye when you shoot and train, think about it you and me with nothing to stop us what do you think?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 17:19:14</strong>
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				Nina started out listening closely to what he said, and as he continued to talk she just became more entranced. The information he was giving her was not only astonishing, but there was so much of it. And it was all so varied. There were so many things to react to. When he had finished she just stared at him, her mouth slightly open. After a moment she closed her lips gently. She felt numb. <br><br>“Lucas….” She didn’t even know how to feel, let alone how to respond. Nina felt a little dizzy from the thoughts spinning in her head and leaned her butt against a nearby table. Still she held his eyes, those beautiful brown eyes that had always captivated her. He wasn’t what she had thought he was, but what did that mean? He wanted her with him, by his side…that made her heart swell. But to be a crime lord? She wanted to be with him, and she would be safe from the mafia there, she believed that…<br><br>But what about what was right? Her father had worked to try and start the machine going that would end the mafia, and he had probably died for that cause. And all of the policemen that had died protecting her shouldn’t have died in vain. And she wanted to put the people away who had been chasing her, she wanted to go to trial and testify and know that she had a part in that. They had killed her father, she believed that. <br><br>And he was Yakuza, or tied to them anyway.. It mattered less to her about his heritage. That was family business. She could see why it had to be kept secret now, because of the ties his Japanese side had to crime, but why before? Why was it hidden for all these years that they were only half siblings? It didn’t make sense to her, but she didn’t really concern herself with it either. That was between Lucas and KT and Alexia. <br><br>But he was tied to the Yakuza, and wanted to be a part of them with her at his side. He wanted her to become part of the very thing that she despised. Organized crime. The mafia had killed many innocent people, and were trying to kill her. And Lucas wanted her to become a Japanese version of them. What if she wanted to quit one day? Would they kill her? And could she sleep at night knowing that there were doing things to people that she had been a victim of herself. <br><br>But she could be with Lucas, and be safe from the mafia. And there was an exciting quality to it. Her life would no longer be what it was. It could be passionate and thrilling and an adventure. And Lucas was right…she did like the guns, and she liked shooting them. It made her feel powerful. And being a part of what he wanted her to be would make her feel even more powerful. <br><br>But the FBI would never let them go. The FBI would hunt them down, and they would be just as ruthless as the mafia would be. <br><br>“Lucas…” He’d lied to her again, but she wasn’t upset about it as she had been before. These were lies he was telling everybody, and he had chosen her to come clean to. “…I’ll keep your secret, but…this is all so much to take in, I don't know what to think.” &nbsp;Nina continued to hold his eyes, holding on to them for strength. “And you would really want to flee America with me? You would really want us to do that together, despite the risks?”<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 17:39:12</strong>
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				As nina thought about it he twirled a deadly looking japanese knife nimbly in his hand that had appeared from no where it seemed, it definitely hadn't been there before if nina tryed to think about hard. He could tell there was a battle raging on in her mind to process the info which brought a smirk to his face as he watched her face carefully. Finally he rose a hand after she spoke and replied softly. "I want you to know somw other things, I have never stopped working for the yakuza for many reasons, I operated with them as a child and even now." Pausing he lit another cigarette and blew smoke into the air. "I am a spy for the yakuza and japanese government even now, also the man you saw killed was my cousin and friend, who unluckily got involved with the mafia here." Now his eyes turned dark and flashed and became serious. "We need the info you have to help get revenge on these people and we will have it one way or another, fuck the F.B.I. and their case, you helping us is all that matters now I am simply offering you a chance at freedom and happiness." Sighing he coughed and continued to smoke then after a few moments silence finally said. "As for the F.B.I. problem don't worry about it it's taken care of, all the agents and people involved in this case will be wiped out, well except fot kt and alexia but everyone else matters little to me." As he spoke to her his face was emotionless and his eyes cold, lucas or rather ry was certainly not the man nina had once thought him to be.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 18:09:17</strong>
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				She was shocked to find out he was Yakuza now, always had been, and was a spy. It was far more than just having family ties. But even that wasn’t enough for her to turn away. And when he said the man killed was his cousin and friend, her face softened in sympathy. “I’m so sorry….I had no idea….”<br><br>But he continued. Nina felt a chill wash over her at the rest of his words, and she paled. This Lucas frightened her a little. “Of course I’ll give the Yakuza what information I have…” &nbsp;She hoped it was enough. All she knew was the circumstances of his death, and the likenesses of the men that had killed him. <br><br>The cold in his eyes was very unsettling, and made her wonder what kinds of things he had really done in his life. No, not really the kinds of things…but the reasons for them. Was he just a cold-blooded killer? As an FBI agent she had seen him as a good guy and the things he had done as a necessary evil. But now…now he was ready to kill all the other agents. Raphael and the others here…and Hawk… All of the ones who had risked their lives and gone out of their way for her. She didn’t feel for them what she felt for Lucas of course, but she still valued them. <br><br>Nina trembled and searched his eyes for a hint of the tenderness and warmth she had found there before. She wanted the Lucas back that had danced with her, and held her in the car, and flirted in the weapons vault. Nina wanted the FBI agent. She didn’t know who this was. “Lucas….you don’t have to kill them…”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 19:59:30</strong>
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				Ry smiled and shook his head gently then blew smoke into the air and sighed softly. "Don't worry I will only kill them if I have to, if they don't pursue us when we try to leave that is, but I doubt that will happen so just try to deal with it." As soon as the words got out of his mouth his phone rang and he flipped it open and smiled. "Hello?" The conversation lasted a good seven minutes but ry's face remained emotionless as he listened then nodded and hung up the phone. "That was my father the leader of the yakuza, I am to get you out of here and bring you to japan with me, your information is very valuable even if you don't think so, but alas how to slip away without being noticed or causing unnessecary bloodshed." Tapping fingers against his lip he yawned and stretched then smirked . "I have it a diversion, we will simply bomb the lower portion of the building and be safe, now where the hell were those grenadeds?" He was really talking to himself and didn't expect nina to answer. Taking her by the hand he led her through the many weapon area's and finally found a crate of them, then ry gathered some up and took off towards the stairs and elevator with nina.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 20:27:24</strong>
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				As he talked on the phone her mind raced. She wanted to be with Lucas…but what was right? And did she know him well enough to flee the country and let him kill people who tried to stop them? If she went with him she would still be completely dependant on him like she was now. She sat down and rest her forehead in her hand, trying to sort everything out. <br><br>When the call was over she stood up again, thinking she would probably go with him. But it still wasn’t certain. She cared for him, deeply, but this new side to him made her uneasy. <br><br>As he started talking about slipping away, and grenades she quietly listened and tried to think of her own plan, but was coming up short. This wasn’t her normal gig. “We need to leave immediately? What about our clothes and things…and…and couldn’t we just come up tomorrow morning to train and quietly leave? They wouldn’t look for us for quite awhile probably…do you have to set off a bomb?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 21:05:46</strong>
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				Brown eyes flicked to nina and he chuckled and shook his head. "Don't worry it won't kill anyone nina, perhaps hurt or impede their progress up here but nothing else, relax and leave everything to me father is anxious to meet you." Reaching for her hand if she gave it he would kiss it then curse and head back in and grab a couple of weapons of his own. Finally he led her to the elevator and destroyed the floor of it and kicked the meta; down the shaft, then opened the crate on the grenades and selected two, pulled their pins and dropped them down the hole and grabbed nina and ran back in the room. The explosion rocked part of the building and he could hear stuff falling and breaking below, but once the dust had settled he headed for the stairs and did the same thing dropping two grenades and watching them bounce, and once again going for cover then wwaiting for it to be over. Once this was done they hurried up the stairs making their way to the top floor as lucas had his gun drawn the macgine gun glock, and soon they were outside and nearly right into the other three agents Hawk and the others. Without blinking lucas fired at them and watched as they dropped to the ground in surprise and partial pain.<br><br>Alexia and the other three men were donstairs enjoying some tv when the blast blew over half the wall down the hall into the room, causing dust and debri to fly everywhere and then get choked. All the other men shouted and whipped out their guns and stared around when they could see, then slowly they took the back way out which lucas had forgotten about and headed up to the top floor, it had to be lucas or nina either one unless the place was under attack. But no, no one else could have gotten inside, but all thoughts were shattered when another blast shook the place and they could hear gun shots as they got closer. When the three busted out the side door and into the open and ran around front they froze for a second, there was their boss and lex's brother firing at the other agents.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 21:46:12</strong>
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				Nina did let him take her hand and kiss it, the small gesture reassuring her somewhat. He was brought up from a child being Yakuza, and Nina knew if she wanted to be with him she had to come to some acceptance of that. She still trusted and believed that he wanted to keep her safe. He did care for her…he had to…why else would he want her to flee America with him? If all he wanted was information, he could have gotten that here, couldn’t he? <br><br>She wasn’t really comfortable with what he was doing, but trusted him. Steeling herself again the impending noise, she prepared for the grenades. Nina didn’t think he would do anything to put Lex and KT in danger. She believed him that they were his half brother and sister. <br><br>Moving quickly she fled up the stairs, thinking they would be able to slip away in one of his new cars. They could get clothes and things later. She just hoped there was no confrontation. <br><br>Her hope was lost though when she saw the other agents. Before she even thought about reacting Lucas raised his gun and fired. A wave of sickness and fear washed over her as she screamed at him. “Lucas! No! Please!” But it was too late and they were on the ground. Nina didn’t know if they had vests on, and was very dismayed to see Hawk fall. She made a move to run towards him unless Lucas stopped her.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 22:06:51</strong>
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				Lucas's face remained emotionless as he fired into the crowd of agents who were now firing back causing him to slam against the wall and dive for cover. He hadn't seen the other agents yet as he was too busy firing at the others, hawk was now our good after he shot the man with the P-90, which was equipped with standard armor piercing rounds blood now seeping into the grass. Seeing as how Hawk was already dead he let nina go and continued to pummel the other two agents with the P-90 rounds, which in the end tore their them down into just so much meat and left the dead on the grass. Sighing he reloaded the gun and ran for nina and grabbed at her hand. "Come on dammit forget them we don't have time, let's get the fuck out of here now!"<br><br>Alexia and the other agent's eyes widened at the sight before them as their fellow agents fell dead in a matter of seconds, but soon enough they had drawn their guns and started to fire, then saw nina and stopped not wanting to hit her and simply watched for a moment. The four were about to move closer when a scary figure stepped out of the shadow of the ground tree's and stared at them.<br><br>Agent Logan Havok stepped out from the tree's with his Five Seven pistol aimed at Lucas.His dark eyes traveled to the foursome for a brief second then snapped back on lucas, and before anyone could do anything six rounds blasted out of the gun aimed at lucas's form. The man before them all looked like across between a gothic maniac and a serial killer out of a horror movie. He was about six foot tall with very neatly styled black hair which was done in a most strange manner, his hair was shorter in the back and the front and combed upwards, and he had a portion of long hair that was gelled that hung off the left side of his head. The rest was combed doiwn on the other side and his skin was pale, and he also had his lip and eyebrows pierced. He wasn't very large maybe around one hundred and sixty five to one hundred and seventy pounds, looking skinny in an all black suit which was gothic looking along with knee length leather boots. Despite his size and seemingly lack of muscle he was the most deadly agent the F.B.I. had, and underneath the clothes was a very fit and well toned man who's job was to kill and ask questions later.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 22:28:08</strong>
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				Nina was numb, and in a silent world of stun. She didn’t really hear the gunshots, or notice anything but the agents on the ground, especially Hawk. Nina fell to her knees beside the bodies, her mouth open, shaking her head slowly. This just couldn’t be happening. The man that she was falling for, falling in love with, was a killer. And not just a protector, forced to kill to do what was right, but a spy and a member of an elite organized crime ring. <br><br>She was barely aware of Lucas grabbing her hand and pulling her away. Her eyes remained locked on Hawk’s dead form, looking over her shoulder at it as Lucas pulled her away. She stumbled a little, but her feet worked and carried her forward. <br><br>Nina eventually turned her head to look at the man she had thought was her protector and her friend. Now she wondered how much of it was just because of what she knew. She wanted to believe that he cared for her, even after all of this…but if he was capable of firing at and killing people who had considered him their leader and their friend…if he was able to fool people whose lives depended on being able to read others….was he capable of fooling her? Would he be capable of hurting her? Is that what the mixed messages had been about? <br><br>Nina looked away from him again, the prospect of him maybe lying to her to much to handle. She would believe him. She had to. If she couldn’t trust him she could trust no one. And that was too lonely. <br><br>Out of the corner of her eye she saw the dark figure. More importantly she saw his arm raise and the glint of metal in the sun. Her eyes widened and she reacted out of pure emotion, wanted to save the man she was falling in love with. Against any rational thought, she tried to move her small frame in between Lucas and the unknown man, screaming at the same time. “Lucas, Look out!”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 22:43:08</strong>
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				Lucas's eyes widened before nina ever screamed once he saw alexia and the others at the side of the building, but didn't get to fire back as he sensed movement near the tree's. An unaudible gasp escaped him as the man stepped out of the tree's and fired, he knew who he was and feared him greatly now that the bullets were flying his way, they had once been friends or so he thought. Lucas's world went dark however as he was hit in the should twice by the bullets then spun around, his body hitting nina and knocking her just in time out of the way, then four more rounds hit him in the front of his body two in the chest and two in the stomach. He started to crumble forward from the holes in his body and opened his mouth blood gushing up and spilling on the ground, then his head exploded in a bloody mist as two more rounds hit him square in the temple.<br><br>Alexia and the other's finally found their courage to fire back when Logan did and a hail of bullets blasted out of their pistols towards lucas's body. When she saw her brother fall to the ground and blood gush from his mouth she didn't cry out or anything just watched Logan a moment longer. The other fired back as well then they stilled their eyes now locked on logan.<br><br>Logan Havok aka 'Death' fired twice more and watched as the man's head exploded and sprayed blood on him even from this distance. Pulling a cigarette from his pocket he lit it and inhaled then slowly moved towards the body and bent down to examine it closely. With a near inhuman quicknesshe reached out and grabbed nina's leg and pulled her forward, then finally his dark gaze went to her face then into her eyes calmly. It didn't seem he would speak at all but finally a very clear and somewhat musical voice came out and said. "What a fucking mess this is, anyway miss please stand over there if you would."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-06-2006, 22:52:58</strong>
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				Nina spit in his face. She scrambled from him. She was soaked in the blood of the only man who had touched her heart in years. Only the second in her life. He may have been a spy, and he may have killed the others, but it didn’t change the fact she had cared for him. She had hated the lies, and hated what he had done, but she did not hate Lucas. She hated the man that had killed him. <br><br>Her cold blue eyes were even more startling against her red blood soaked face as they raged in grief and despair and rage. She'd had to spit a piece of Lucas's flesh from her mouth, and her stomach was lurching from it. Her mind reeled and she almost blacked out from the intensity of her emotions. Grief, anger, fear. None of them good, and none of them helping, but that is what they were. The tank top was soaked and clinging to her form, and she looked quite savage. But Nina thought of none of it. Her thoughts were basal and primal and acute. She just wanted away from these people, and away from the lies and the deciet and the death. She turned to run. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 15:22:03</strong>
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				Agent havok sighed and managed to only get caught by half the spit which left him pissed and severly confused. Wiping the saliva from his face he pulled the taser from his waist and aimed it at nina then fired, moving closer as he did so for better range because she wouldn't get far running because of the gate ahead. If he happened to hit her of course she would fall down and jerk around for a bit but nothing serious. "Miss Conners quit being violent and stupid, throwing your love out there for a man who is a liar and cheat, and not to mention a murderer as well and deserves nothing." His dark eyes blazed with fury at the mere thought of what he had found out.<br><br>The others ran over after lucas was dead and looked the body over but said nothing and seemed more curious about havok than anything else. Alexia gasped when he shot the taser at nina but thought it rational at best because she was acting very odd and derranged. Soon her cell phone was ringing and he flipped it open, it was the boss and he knew about everything even things she didn't, and he wanted them there at the office right away which made sense.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 15:46:19</strong>
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				Nina didn’t realize what was happening to her was a shot from a tazer. All she knew is suddenly her body went rigid with an odd and very uncomfortable sensation. She had no control over her muscles and fell to the ground, her form spasming and convulsing. After what seemed like a very long time it stopped, and Nina lay there on the ground, soaked in Lucas’s blood, searching for the will to get up and keep on with the life that just kept kicking her in the gut. <br><br>The new unnamed man was right about one thing. She was stupid. She felt stupid for caring for Lucas and for opening up to him, to anyone. She felt stupid for grieving for him, for he was liar, and though she was loathe to admit it, a killer. <br><br>But losing him still hurt. It tore at her, along with the knowledge of what he was. Nina lay on the grass, covered in blood, not wanting to get up or move. None of them would understand, and none of them would believe he cared for her. But she did. There had been so may lies, but there were moments that were true. Moments where he had shown her he cared, and then pulled away when he realized it. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 15:56:45</strong>
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				Sighing softly he moved around nina's form and offered her a hand up and pulled her to her feet then brushed her off on the top portion of her body, careful to avoid anywhere considered private to a woman. Glancing around he looked to alexia and yawned then blinked at nina and offered his hand in greeting. "Good to finally meet you Miss Conners, I am Agent David Marchand, I am sorry we had to meet under such conditions though." Pulling another cigarette from his pocket he lit it and puffed away then looke to the other agents anf frowned. "One moment please." Heading over to them he conversed with nina and nodded his head then headed back over to nina. "We're heading back to headquaters, come on let's get you cleaned up and changed." Reaching for her hand he mean't to lead her back throgh he destruction to the ground floor for her clothes.<br><br>Alexia and the others were baffled at great of a leader and thinker david aka davey really was, he always seemed so cold and serial killer like not to mention his looks. She spoke with him softly and told him what the boss had said, then sat down on a bench outside and yawned, god it had been a long day and there her supposed brother lay on the ground dead. It was almost too much to handle but she managed.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 16:16:59</strong>
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				Nina only accepted his hand to stand as she was still shaky from the tazer and the emotions that threatened to tear her apart. She was trying to avoid really crying in front of any of them. she didn’t trust a one of them anymore. They had all lied to her about their names and who they were in the past, and Lucas, the only one she had implicitly trusted, had lied to her the most. She was tired of trusting and having it broken. She let the man brush her off only because she lacked the will to stop him. <br><br>When he offered his hand to shake she refused it and simply crossed her arms in front of her chest with her jaw set. It wasn't even completely about her grief over Lucas, or the stupidity she felt. Nina just didn't care to know who he, or anyone else, was. His name was probably a lie anyway. <br><br>She stood motionless as he went to talk to the other agents, and waited to be told once again what was going to be happening to her, and where they were going to go. When he returned and offered her his hand, she didn’t accept it, but did follow him as she knew she really had no choice. She had no real choice in anything anymore. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 16:35:42</strong>
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				Davey said nothing when nina didn't taker her hand and instead just threw his cigarette down only to pull a hip flask from out of no where and take a sip of alcohol. Pulling another similiar one out he offered it to nina. "Care for a drink?" They continued on towards the side entrance alexia and them had used, then slowly made their way down endless steps that were whole, it seemed the grenades had not affected this part of the building. Soon they reached the room and floor they agents and nina had been staying on, and it seemed the her clothes, room, and bathroom were intact. "I'll wait outside while you clean up." Sipping his drink again he closed the door and sat down.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 17:08:53</strong>
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				Nina looked at the flask and wet her lips unconsciously, but shook her head. She had the bottle of Jack she’d liberated, and would wait to drink from that. The silence was maintained as they made their way to the living quarters. Once again she did not respond verbally to him as he said he would wait for her. <br><br>Once in the confines of her room she grabbed the bottle of liquor and headed into the restroom and turned on the shower. She sat down and opened the bottle, drinking deeply from it. The burn in her belly did little to diminish the sense of hopelessness and loss and shame. She set the bottle down and disrobed, dropping the blood soaked clothing to the floor. She stepped into the spray of hot water, and could no longer hold it together. Nina started to cry, and not just cry, but weep. <br><br>Nina hadn’t been sure exactly what to do about Lucas and his suggestion, but at least with him she’d had a direction to maybe go in, some hope of a future. And she would probably have taken him up on it. She’d never really been that concerned about morals, it was why she hadn’t gone to the police when she first saw the murder, and could have come to terms with being in the Yakuza. Nina cared about letting others live their lives, and them letting her live her life. It wasn’t working that way though. Now what did she have? She would never be free of the mafia, no matter if she testified or not. That was if she even lived to make it to trial. <br><br>As the blood ran from her skin she watched it swirl down the drain. Nina tried telling herself to let her emotions go as well, to let them wash away with the blood. Feeling hopeless and angry and miserable didn’t do her any good. She needed to shut down again, and go back to the way she was before all of this started. It was lonely being a robot, but far less painful. <br><br>But she didn’t think she was capable of being a robot anymore. Too much had happened. She had felt too much. At least when she felt fear and pain she felt alive. But why wasn’t she allowed to feel alive in other ways? Lucas had made her feel alive when he’d held her, and when they had flirted, and when he’d fucked her like an animal, and when he made love to her just a few hours ago. She wanted to be alive like that. But fate wouldn’t allow it. <br><br>Eventually Nina’s skin was clean, but she would always feel the stickiness of his blood on her. She’d been falling in love with a cold blooded liar and murderer, and the shame of it stuck to her. All she could try and do was hide the stain it left on her psyche. <br><br>She dressed in the clothing that Lucas had loved, choosing the pair of black leather pants he had liked, and a low cut but classy red top. A black leather jacket followed, along with her boots. Nina slicked her hair, and did her eye make-up dark and smokey, an unconscious effort tot hide behind a mask. She grabbed her handbag, making sure her gun was loaded and ready, and took a deep breath, setting her jaw. Nina left her bedroom, trying hard as hell to hide every trace of the emotions that still wanted to burst from her. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 17:18:16</strong>
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				Davey's dark eyes flicked to nina as she came out and it took everything he had to now comment on how she looked, which he figured she wouldn't look because of what just had happened. But there was an instant attraction to her now which he couldn't shake, she was dark and almost gothic and had a cold aura about her which drew him in, of course he would do nothing right now because of the hurt and everything else. <br><br>Sighing he nodded his head got up as he walked over to nina and looked her square in the eye. "I know you may hate the F.B.I. for fucking up your life, and think us a bunch of liars and crazies, but I will porve to you that I am who I say I am and am not lying now let's go." Turning on his heel he picked up the Glock 18 laying on the table which had been one of the agent's but now his, and slowly they made their way back to ground side to catch a ride to headquarters.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 17:31:15</strong>
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				Nina held his gaze coldly, without flinching or looking away. He didn’t intimidate her. This morning he would have, but now…it was if her fear was gone. She didn’t really fear death now and almost welcomed it. She didn’t care what he thought of her, didn’t really care what anyone thought anymore. Nina had cared what her husband had thought, and what Lucas had thought, and on some level even what Hawk had thought. But they were all gone, and no one left was worth worrying over. Especially not anyone in the mafia or the FBI. And death? It would be nothing but a break from the pain at this point. <br><br>In response to his statement she spoke no words, but had one thought. <em>Liar.</em> As he turned she thought about how easy it would be to pull her loaded gun and shoot him in the back of the head for what he had done to Lucas. But she wouldn’t. She knew on some level that Lucas deserved to die for his lies and his spying and his murdering the other agents, one of them Hawk. But it still didn’t change the fact she had lost him. <br><br>She followed him silently outside of the building, and sat where she was directed.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 17:47:43</strong>
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				It was a good thing he didn't know what she had just thought because if he had nina would have been hurt if she had acted upon it. As if reading her mind he replied as they were going up the steps. "And I don't care if you think I'm a liar, actions speaker louder than words miss conners." Breathing deep he pulled out another cigarette and lit it and continued smoking as the made their way ground side. Soon they were loaded into two black SUV's and were off to the headquarters.<br><br>Before long they pulled up to the all to familiar building and were ushered inside by the others with Davey leading the way, and soon were back in the same room as before. Lucas's former boss and another man who looked more important stepped inside and sat down, then the boss looked at davey and chuckled and sighed. "Jesus David, you look like something out of a horror flick, anyway glad your here all of you change of plans."<br><br>He began telling them the new assignment where they would go, the group was now headed to an F.B.I. office in austraila for now, and was to blend in down there and act normally. But there were a few changes, davey was now the lead agent, and three other agents as before but they were different this time. In walked three men as if on que, one a very tall and large blonde man who looked scary with blue eyes, the other an even larger black man who was beefer as well and bald, and the last another black men who was shorter but well muscled with corn rows and beads in his hair. The boss gave them a smile and motioned them to sit.<br><br>He was about to start talking when another man walked in an the room went cold all of a sudden and the only person who smiled was Davey. The man was most definitely japanese, with long slicked back hair and cold dark eyes and bored into your soul. He was dressed in a solid black suit with tie like davey, and sat down without making a sound and listened carefully.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 18:29:57</strong>
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				Nina listened indifferently as the boss changed the plans. It was typical and completely expected, well, not that they were going to Australia, but that the plans were changing. But something she had expected hadn’t happened. She had expected them to grill her about Lucas and what he had been planning or what he might have told her. Since they didn’t, she wondered if the mysterious appearance of the Goth was not just a coincidence, but that he had figured it out. But ultimately she didn’t care. <br><br>She watched at the other agents filed in, and sighed softly. Yet more people she didn’t know. They could have at least let Raphael come along. She held a bit of respect for him. More than she held for anyone else left living anyway. He had always treated her professionally, and had been a good trainer. He was probably just as much of a liar as the rest of them, and Raphael probably wasn’t even his name, but it didn’t change the way he had treated her. <br><br>The sight of the Japanese man was a bit unnerving. Davey was imposing, but Nina had been able to hold herself up in front of him. This man was different. She wasn’t sure exactly why, maybe it was just that he was Japanese, and she now associated that with the Yakuza. And his eyes were scary. She looked away, hoping it looked casual and not as if she was uncomfortable. Was he a double agent as well? She wouldn’t expect the FBI would be duped twice, but wouldn’t be terribly surprised either. And Davey had smiled, leading her to believe they knew each other well, had worked together. Did that explain why they were dressed alike? Her curious nature made her mind travel over the possibilities, even as she tried to quiet it. <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 19:49:41</strong>
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				Shogo Kawada the japanese man seemed pleased to work with david someone he knew very well and soon they were in deep conversation, and his dark eyes traveled to nina as they spoke perhaps she was the topic at hand, maybe shogo didn't know anything about the case yet. Soon though they were laughing and cutting up as they glanced at nina god only knows what they were doing, but it seemed davey and shogo were having a good time all of a sudden.<br><br>The boss seemed pleased with the plan and glanced over at nina then at the paperwork before him. "I am sure your wondering why we haven't asked you about lucas miss conners, you see david here was sent to investigate him that is why you haven't seen him before, he even followed him to japan and just got back unfortunately otherwise we could have stopped the bloodshed." Sighing he watched the other man scribble stuff down beside him and flicked his gaze to all of them. "I expect a good report from all of you, let me know when yuou land tonight and report in on anything unusual, if that's all anyone has to say you are dismissed and good luck." He started to rise to his feet but hung back just in case.<br><br>David nodded to the boss as he spoke about him and laughed as him and shogo had cut up. But soon his mind was back on the mission and he lounged in his chair even after they were dismissed, what came next was very important because now they had to worry about the yakuza as well, just because lucas was dead didn't mean shit they would be pissed a member of the family had been killed.<br><br>Edward stepped opened the door and walked in just as the meeting was over and looked around, then seeing nina gave a small smile and walked over towards her "I'm sorry you had to go through this, I will be a back up agent come see of you want to." Grinning he walked over to david and shogo and started chatting, it seemed the three most dangerous agents were all friends.<br><br>Soon two more me filed in that were also back up agents as well one being raphael and another a muscular man with a shaved head his hair barely recognizable but definitely dirty blonde, his eyes a startingly green in color and he wore a stoic expression and stood beside raphael.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 20:25:14</strong>
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				Nina was actually glad to see Edward appear,&nbsp; a familiar face, and offered him a short nod at his offer. Anyone was better than Davey and the new Japanese agent. How could they laugh and joke after Lucas had killed three of their colleagues? Did they mean nothing to them? She seethed quietly. Then Edward grinned and joined right in with them, showing he was exactly like them. <br><br>When Raphael appeared she started to soften, but hardened back up quickly. He was the closest thing to a friend, even thought they barely knew each other beyond their training. They hadn’t talked much about themselves, only about what she needed to learn. But he was probably just like the rest of them, and the attractive man with him probably was as well. That was alright. She didn’t need friends. <br><br>Nina turned back to the boss. He had started to leave but hung back. She stood so he wasn’t looked down on her so extremely. It put them on a little more even footing, even though in her boots she still only reached about 5’8. Her voice was soft as always, but now it had a razor sharp and cold edge to it. ”Are you keeping me against my will, or could I leave if I decided I wanted to...”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 20:59:39</strong>
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				The group of agents huddled together and waited to see what the boss wanted and frowned at nina. What she didn't realize was they couldn't dwell on the death, though they were pissed of lucas's deceit and balls at killing their own. When nina rose and faced the boss all attention went to the two and a few whistled lightly, and a few eyebrows raised as she spoke her words, some lost ant respect for nina right then the nerve that they put their lives on the line for her.<br><br>The older man turned around and watched as nina got up and his face went red with anger at her words and the nerve of her, his eyes blazing as he spoke soft words back to her nearly spitting them out. "Of course Miss Conners if you want to die, you can go and fend for yourself until we need you." Looking at the other agents he sighed and smiled at them. "Your job here is done, get back to the cases you were on before." Going out the door he slammed it and walked down the hall.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 21:24:31</strong>
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				Nina ran after him angrily. He would not walk away without giving her a chance to respond.&nbsp; “I never said I wanted to leave! I only wanted to know what the situation was! I would not let those men’s lives go to waste, my father’s included! You just make assumptions about what I meant and throw the deck of my life up in the air and watch where the cards land. As long as you hold on to the ace of my testimony you could care less about the rest of it. I am nothing but a tool to you people! I am nothing but words on paper that will help you achieve your agenda!”<br><br>She hadn’t yelled for years, but she was close to it now. “This is not my life! I am not used to death and destruction and lies and betrayal and you all just expect me to accept it like it was nothing!" &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 21:37:54</strong>
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				His face turned red as nina practically yelled at him then he raised a brow as his phone vibrated. "Goddamn it!" Flipping it open he listened to the chicago police on the other end and nodded, then smirked and nodded and closed his phone. "Fuck!" Motioning the guards to lead nina back in the room he followed them in and sat down looking at everyone. "Alright listen up a change of plans, case is back on and we have a new destination, we're going back to chicago for now to set up." Yawning he rubbed his eyes and continued. "Chicago police has some information on the case, and now their offically back on the case as well which means we're lowering our numbers, david you, shogo, brock and charles are headed to chicago." Sighing he scratched his chin then looked to nina and smiled. "Looks like your going back home."<br><br>David and the others nodded and immediately stodd up but raised a brow at the information but simply nodded. "Permission to take some surveilance equipment and weapons?" David's dark gaze was on his boss as he spoke.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 21:46:14</strong>
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				In response to the boss she shook her head and spoke wearily. “Home isn’t a place.” &nbsp;Nina had no home anymore. Home was the place you went to at the end of the day to feel safe and comfortable. A place where you felt secure and at peace. And if you were one of the lucky ones, a place where someone was waiting to offer support and love. Nina had none of those. She had a suitcase and a bottle of jack. <br><br>Nina gazed off into the distance, her anger and rage settling down again, and the despair and hopelessness coming back to take their place. None of them understood or cared what this was doing to her. Lucas was the only one who had even made an attempt, even if he failed most of the time. At least he tried. And he was the bad guy. Pretty fucking lame when one of the enemy was more compassionate than your allies. She felt her eyes tear again and put her forehead in her hand and closed her eyes, trying to hide it. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-06-2006, 22:39:52</strong>
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				Agent Charles Stoor nodded when the boss spoke his name and a big grin split his black face and he looked to the others. He didn't know much about the case, but they seemed to need some muscle so here he was. Glancing at nina and the obvious sadness and anger he sighed, he felt for the woman really he did, her tears causing to look away but finally he walked over and offered her a hand up.<br><br>The boss nodded to david's request and sighed then left.<br><br>David grinned at the request then toyed with his hair and finally got up as did the other agents. Looking to charles he smiled and watched to see if nina would get up. "Come on miss conners, we are giving you some new tos to play with." Crossing his arms over his chest he coughed and pulled out a cigarette and lit it, soon the room was filled with fragrant smoke.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>28-06-2006, 08:08:42</strong>
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				Nina felt the large man approaching, even if she couldn’t see him. She was trying very hard to keep it together. These people acted cold and emotionless, other than anger, and she felt none of them cared how she was feeling. They didn’t care about her life beyond the fact that she would testify. She was nothing to them. Edward at least went through the motions of offering her a kind smile and a couple of sympathetic words, but then he had laughed with his friends like nothing was amiss. <br><br>Managing to suppress her tears she turned to see what the imposing figure who had approached her wanted. It was the large black man. He had his hand held out to her in a gesture of politeness to help her up. She looked at his hand and then to his face. She was too busy trying to hide her own emotions to read his, but accepted the hand simply because it was easier than refusing it. <br><br>Once standing she let go and hooked her thumbs in the front pockets of her tight leather pants. The man that killed Lucas then spoke to her, and she looked at him blankly but gave him a short nod to at least show him she had heard him. <br><br>Nina looked at the men who would be going to Chicago with her. She did not like the Japanese man at all, and kept her eyes from falling on him. He disturbed her. She supposed she would get used to him, but if she didn’t, she really didn’t care. The black man seemed okay on first impression, but he was still FBI, and would still lie to her to get her to do what he wanted. Davey of course was the man who killed Lucas. Her anger was fading towards him. Intellectually she knew he’d had no choice, and that Lucas had deserved it. The last agent she knew nothing about, which was fine with her. She was grateful Raphael wasn’t coming. If he was she might open up again, and she didn’t want to do that anymore. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-06-2006, 15:37:27</strong>
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				The other three agents left then left and Jeff and the tech people from before appeared and talked with david for a while and finally left as well.<br><br>Smiling david yawned then stretched and finally stood and motioned them all out the door then they headed down the hall to a gun locker nearby. Soon enough david opened the door and stepped inside followed by nina and the others, his dark gaze now flicking to the various weapons laying around tryed to pick out some for nina. Finally he selected a silver and black butterfly knife and handed it to her along with H&amp;K P2000 9MM, which also was capable of shooting .40 cal rounds as well. Then the last thing she was given was a Kel Tech 3A-T .380 auto, a small and easily concealed gun and good to take somebody down or just injure them sufficiently. Finally he handed them all to her with a smile and replied. "That brings your gun total to four I believe, we will train with the knife later as well as the guns." Sighing he glanced over the rest of the stuff and selected a Kimber Pro Ten II .45 ACP pistol, more magazines for his glock 18 and five seven pistol, and lastly a Glock 20 10mm and a Glock 33 .357 caliber. Then he let his men select there stuff and they left.<br><br>Waiting outside was one large black suburban with tented windows and although nina didn't know it bullets proof glass and sides, it wasn't impenetrable but it would do to get them to the airport. Soon they were off and flying down the interstate to go to chicago.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>28-06-2006, 16:23:39</strong>
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				Nina walked the now somewhat familiar hallways with the agents. She walked with her head high and her eyes straight ahead, not making eye contact with anyone they might come across. If it was allowed, she hung back behind the agents, not walking next to any of them. <br><br>The gun locker was like the others she had seen, but this time she looked at the weapons with an eye that was somewhat trained. She could now recognize the different types of guns, even if she didn’t know the models or names of them. But she had a confidence that she could pick up any one of them in an emergency situation and be able to use it efficiently. Maybe not extremely skillfully yet…but efficiently. <br><br>When Davey handed her the guns she accepted them without a word, looking them over. She was a bit fascinated by them, and got used to the feel of each one in her hand. The knife was different though. She had never been trained with a knife, and it felt completely foreign. But she accepted it with the guns, not responding verbally to his promise to train her with it. <br><br>As they left for Chicago she continued to dwell in her own world and not speak unless an answer was required. She had a feeling of dread. This couldn’t be a good idea. As she watched the scenery outside whip by, she sighed deeply. The boss had called Chicago her home. If it was home then why did she hate it so much? <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-06-2006, 17:16:28</strong>
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				Soon the group aririved at the airport and after a wait they boarded the plane to head back to the scene of the crime in the windy city. David had only been there once, so he was a little excited and worried about what it might be like. Yawning he stretched out in his seat beside nina and gave her a smile. "Have you lived in chicago all your life miss conners?"<br><br>The other agents drank and chatted among themselves and seemed at ease, hoping the trip to chicago would clear the case and they could go home. But shogo and david seemed the most eager of the agents.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>28-06-2006, 20:08:41</strong>
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				Nina settled into the seat they gave her, the one next to David. She was grateful when the flight attended came by, and had several drinks in succession. The coldness was still surrounding her demeanor, but her shoulders had relaxed, as had the set to her jaw. Inside she was starting to thaw a little as time passed by. The alcohol didn’t hurt. <br><br>When David smiled and spoke she looked at him. It would do no good to never speak to him, and could actually be harmful. He was responsible for whatever shreds were left of her life. She did not return his smile. Not necessarily out of anger or hate, just because she could think of nothing to smile for. Softly she shook her head and responded in a voice so quiet and breathy it might be hard to hear. She had no desire to make the effort and raise it. “No. I’ve not lived there long. I’m from Texas.”<br><br>Strangely she had no problem holding his eyes. She didn't duck them away, or timidly break eye contact. Nina didn't hate him, he had been doing his job. Mostly she felt indifferent and numb. And not just about him, about everything. There were deeper emotions under the surface swirling about in a hurricane, but she kept them supressed. Her eyes might betray the turmoil inside...she didn't know. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 15:24:44</strong>
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				The flight to chicago only lasted about two hours at the most, and the rest of the flight david used to the time to get to know nina better, even going so far to tell her about himself wanting the woman at ease. It was good to know the people who were protecting you, even the other agents joined in and talked to her.<br><br>Before long though they were getting off the plane and taking in the scenary of chicago, david's looks getting a few strange looks but he seemed not to notice. Once out of the airport they loaded up into an SUV again and took off down the highway. After a while he turned to nina and smiled. "Just to let you know we're going to the police department first, meet the guys they put on the case and what info they have, then we're setting up shop on the edge on town in a safe house" Yawning he stretched and took out his weapons looking them over.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 15:50:21</strong>
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				Nina couldn’t be rude, as much as she wanted to be. It just wasn’t in her. But she wasn’t overly friendly either. She didn’t want to know or like these men, as they were just going to get reassigned, die, or lie to her. She politely answered any question asked of her, and listened to offered information. When she felt herself soften, she remembered the sight of Hawk and Lucas both dead, and she hardened right back up again. <br><br>When they departed the plane, Nina felt nervous. This was the home of the men who wanted her dead, this was where it had all started. And David’s unique look drew a lot of attention. At least she looked very different than when she had left here last. Her eyes were ice blue, her hair short and slicked, her make-up smoky, and her clothes edgier. She didn’t look like the same Nina. <br><br>David’s look was curious to her. It gave off one impression, but he was actually very personable it seemed. He made it difficult to remain cold and aloof. And he had said to her he would prove his sincerity by his actions. So far he hadn’t done anything to deserve doubt other than be an FBI agent, but as far as she was concerned he hadn’t been tested yet either. Time would tell. <br><br>In the van she felt her lips wanting to return his smile, and she quickly turned her eyes to the window to stop them. She responded to him as she watched the scenery go by. “The police were very nice to me here. A lot of them died I think. Just like…just like a lot of you have.”<br><br>Nina took a deep breath and tried to not feel shaky. She felt guilty that she was alive and so many men weren’t. But they didn’t sacrifice themselves for her; they did it for her testimony. They didn’t give a shit about her…at least the FBI didn’t. The large black police officer did, and she wondered if she would see him again. He had been very kind, like a big brother. Part of her wanted to see him, and part of her didn't. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 15:57:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Soon david and nina and the trio were off the SUV and standing on solid ground in front of the police department which david looked over curiously, he remembered when he had been a cop back in the day what great times they were, but now he was higher up and handledmore dangerous things but didn't feel better about it. Sighing he offered his hand to nina and if allowed would lead her into the building, shogo following at his side and looking as evil and scary as ever but it made people feel safe for some reason.<br><br>Once inside they were greeted by a couple of uniform officers would recognized nina from before and smiled at her then they were led to a conference room and waited.Davids' almost black eyes stared at her for a second before he spoke. "How do you feel? Nervous I bet but we should be done here soon."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 16:13:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina regarded his hand uncertainly, and then told herself it was no big deal. It was easier to just accept it than not to. She let him lead her into the building, as if she had a choice not to. It was a personal thing that was causing a rip in her. One half was really cold towards him, he had killed Lucas, deserved or not. The other half thought maybe she might see the hint of something warm in him. But she quickly told herself that warmth was a lie just to get her to trust him, just because it would make his job easier. <br><br>Once inside she nodded to the uniformed officers she recognized and smiled softly in their direction. She did believe they had felt more compassionate than the FBI. The police officers seemed more in touch with people, and less like machines. She entered the conference room with David, sitting where indicated. She folded her hands in her lap and crossed her legs away from him. At his words she turned her face towards him, wondering what his motive was in being kind. “I am nervous. It seems very dangerous to be here. But I suppose it is dangerous everywhere.”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 16:35:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Turning dark eyes back to her he nodded and replied softly. "Only to be expected miss conners or can I call you nina?" Pulling a cigarette from his pocket he lit it and inhaled watched the cops file into the room as if sizing them up for a second. After a while he sighed and spoke again. "Hopefully this information will prove valuable, and that the trip here was not a waste." Glancing at the others he spoke to shogo for a moment then went quiet as he chief of police walked in.<br><br>The chief of police was a older gentlemen maybe in his late fiftiesor so, with short graying hair and emotionless grey eyes that turned to nina as he walked in. Finally he smiled at david and the others and nodded shuffling peper in his hands. "Welcome all, it is good to have some federal help and we appreciate it, from now on hopefully we can make a great team." Ruffling his hair he stretched then yawned and sipped his coffee. "The info we got here locally is that the man who killed Mr. Kiriyama's cousin is now running drugs in florida, we don't have a name yet but we recognize some of the people with him." Laying out pictures taken only days earlier he smiled and pointed to certain people. "These two men are sons of the mayor which surprised us, we're thinking they were the one's who helped hit the building miss conners stayed in before, they got out on bond and were arrested previously for drugs and being near the crime scene." Sighing rubbed his eyes and continued. "These two are sons of the mafia boss, and right now we're gathering profiles and criminal histories on people involved with the murder, that way we can charge them for everything else and trying to kill miss conners as well."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 16:58:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When he asked to call her Nina she almost told him no, but truth be told she needed to hear her name. She didn’t give him permission, but kept quiet and didn’t refuse him either. Instead she just looked down at her hands and took a deep breath. When he spoke again she turned her eyes back to him and nodded in agreement.<br><br>When he turned to talk to Shogo she looked him over. David was impossible to get a handle on, and she didn’t like that. <br><br>The chief came in and she turned to meet his emotionless eyes as they turned to her. She didn’t look away, but didn’t challenge him either. Just sort of sat there indifferently. She listened carefully and closely as he went on about the new information. Things had pretty much ceased to amaze her. Nothing would really top Lucas’s lies and revelations. The sons of the mayor of Chicago hit the building…she resisted a chuckle. It wouldn’t have been an amused laugh, more of an exasperated one. Things just kept getting worse and worse. At least she was useful in a second way…not only would her testimony help, but now she gave them another reason to charge the criminals. Hell, next thing she knew they would be using her as bait to catch these guys. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 17:22:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David sat there and listened carefully to all the chief had to say and nodded then looked to his other agents and sighed softly to himself, it seemed nina was a magnet for trouble or at least so far. Once he was done he looked to the other men in the room, two were obviously plain clothes detectives and the other's uniform cops. Silently he wondered if they would be the one's helping them.<br><br>The chief nodded and sighed softly then motioned to the other men in the room. Two were uniformed officers and the other detectives. "These are the men I'm assigning to the case I hope they will serve well, on the far right is Detective Vaughn and on the left of him is Detective Lopez, and the two uniforms are John Shelton and the other Christopher Faulkner." Detective Vaughn was around six foot two and well muscled with short brown hair and green eyes and his skin tanned, while Detective Lopez was around six feet with medium length black hair and dark eyes and naturally tanned. Officer Shelton's hair was platinum blonde and his eyes such a bright blue they were almost translucent, while Officer Faulkner had beautiful short auburn hair and emerald green eyes.<br><br>Once the chief had introduced them he told them where the safe house was and how to get there and that any supplies or anything else to just ask them. Once they there were done they loaded back up and headed to the location.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 17:47:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				In Nina’s very limited experience, the police were not nearly as skilled as the FBI, and she found it curious that they would be helping. Especially with the mayor’s sons involved. Wasn’t the mayor’s office in charge of the police department? What if one of these officers was working with the mayor to help his son? She never would have thought any of this prior to Lucas’s admittance that he was Yakuza, and his subsequent murders of the other agents, but now she couldn’t help but hold suspicion over everyone she came in contact with. Lucas has fooled her so completely. She’d been a fool once, and couldn’t have it happen again. The pain could have broken her. <br><br>But one of the detectives caught her eye for some reason. Detective Vaughn. Maybe it was the green eyes, or his build, but her eyes drifted to him more than once. Finally she was able to keep her gaze from moving to him. So he was attractive. That meant little to her anymore. She was done with men, and most of all with men of the law. Nina doubted she would ever feel anything for anyone ever again. <br><br>She quietly followed David since he was in charge. And as she did she silently wished he were a jerk. Things would be easier if he was. She found herself liking him despite everything, and that just wouldn’t do. He was suckering her in. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 17:58:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David nodded and was happy to leave for some reason but he did talk alot with the chicago officers as they drove to the spot, he seemed to like and trust them at least a little, and the way they talked and carried on you would think they were old friends. Before long he was smoking again and stretched out in the very back of the SUV and took a nap, oblivious to the fact that nina liked him but hated herself for it, he liked her to but was trying to keep his mind on the job and making her comfortable and happy.<br><br>Detective Vaughn seemed to notice nina's stares and gave her a big smile and a wink, then moved over closer to her and introduced himself properly. "Hello miss conners, or can I call you Nina, a pleasure for me you can call me we Will if you want." Offering her a hand he smiled and while looking into her eyes.<br><br>The other agents threw looks at nina as if they didn't know what to think of of her, but the general opinion was they would certainly date and screw her, which was so typical of men but they couldn't help nina looked good.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 18:15:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina watched as David easily conversed with the Chicago detectives and police. He had an easy manner about him that was so contrary to his appearance. She was a little envious. She’d never been able to be like that with people, even when she had wanted to be. Which wasn’t now. As she watched the interaction she was aware the other men were sizing her up, but for a change she wasn’t uncomfortable. She knew she looked good; Lucas had at least given her that confidence, even if he had shattered her capability to trust anyone. <br><br>When Detective Vaughn approached her she chastised herself internally. He must have caught her looking at him. God, this was the last thing that she needed. What the hell was wrong with her? She went four years ignoring men, but now that she was drowning in them suddenly she craved them. And it wasn’t just emotionally or physically, it was both. But it didn’t matter. She wouldn’t risk being fucked over again just to satisfy some stupid want of hers. <br><br>At his offered hand she automatically took it, but wished she hadn’t. It was warm and strong. She tried to stay cool and distant, merely polite. Like she did with David, she didn’t tell him he couldn’t call her Nina, but didn’t expressly give permission either. Her voice was quiet and soft, but not really warm. Just professional. Once again she hoped her eyes didn't betray her. “It’s nice to meet you Wi--&nbsp; Detective Vaughn.” &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 19:40:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David smiled at nina as she caught his eye and gave her a big smile, david hadn't gotten his hopes up with nina because of the hate for his people, but eventually he hoped they would get closer that is if she came out of her shell. He didn't blame her for being distant and cold because of what had happened with lucas so he let it be and would play it by ear, despite what nina may think david had the best intentions not deceit and lies. A smirk played on his lips as the cop chatted with nina, dismissing it though he loaded his guns and looked out the window his eyes widening, and without warning gun shots hit the windows of the SUV and cracked them. The kimber was already out so hawk kicked the glass as hard as he could knocking the glass out anf fired back, three people hitting the concrete as blodd blossomed on their shirts. Sighing he wiped his head and yawned then stretched and glared at the others. "Alot of fucking help you guys are, pay the fuck attention or it could be nina's or our lives, hurry the fuck up and get this thing to the safe house." The attack on them seemed to have put him in a bad mood because everybody else was screwing around and not paying attention.<br><br>Will smiled and nodded and wondered why she had corrected the name, perhaps she was just trying not to get close though he couldn't imagine why, will had no idea about lucas or the pain it had caused her. Sighing he replied softly. "A pleasure, I heard about all the lies and deceit with the FBI, I just wanted to let you know us local boys are better than that and hope you don't think of us that way." Stretching he smiled then said. "Besides it's the feds who think they know it all and are better than anyone else, and ......" Will was cut off at the gun shots and whipped around drawing his weapon too late, seeing david fire back and hit the suspects his eyes widening, what the fuck was that guy a damn machine or something?!<br><br>Everybody else jumped at the gun shots and their eyes widened as david took care of it so damn easily and quickly, their head hanging low as he yelled at them especially the other agents. The driver sped up at his words and nodded a little.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 20:11:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David’s large warm smile when their eyes met caught her off guard. She really hadn’t expected anything beyond the simple kind ones he had given her, but this one was larger. Nina quickly looked back to Will before she was compelled to return it. She listened to Will’s words. He was pretty insistent the local cops were better, and a small cool lopsided smirk crossed her face. That might be true, but it didn’t change the fact that he could be killed or reassigned at the drop of a hat. <br><br>As if on cue from her thought about him being killed, shots rang out and hit the car. Nina pulled her gun from her open handbag as quickly as she had been taught by Raphael, and crouched defensively down on the floor board. Her heart was racing in her chest and she set her jaw determinedly. Fear still coursed through her, and her eyes were wide with it, but she would fight and not be frozen in terror. <br><br>As David shot back with almost inhuman quickness and accuracy, she was reminded of Lucas. He would have been just that fast, skilled, and unnerved. And he would have barked orders coldly afterwards as well. The similarity chilled her more than the gunshots had and her hand started to shake. She put the gun away and bit her lip, feeling the pain of losing him trying to break out of the vault that was trying to contain it. Nina took a deep breath and willed the tears to not form, though her eyes did shine with a hint of moisture. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 20:19:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David sighed and was impressed with nina's quickness and determination even if they come from a back stabbing asshole who didn't deserve to live, silently he hoped nina didn't blame for what he had done lucas deserved what had happened to him. Sighing he saw her freeze for a moment and yawned the walked over to her and offered her a hand to pull her to her feet, he also wanted to talk to her and motioned her towards the back of the van where he sat down.<br><br>The other agents and cops were surprised with nina as well and mumbled to each other how good she was and wondered how long she had known that stuff. But in the end the approach of david quieted them, he seemed to scare the others a little or at least the locals with his looks and demeanor.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 20:29:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Nina was too busy staying in control of herself to think about David offering his hand and took it automatically. Lucas had often taken her hand as well and it seemed natural. She let him pull her up from the floor, and followed him to the back of the van. Nina sat down next to him, having no clue why he could possibly have brought her back here for. If he wanted to talk about something she had no clue what it could be. <br><br>She had noticed the cops and the other agents had seemed impressed, but she didn’t care. For all she had learned, it hadn’t kept Lucas or the others alive. And for all her training she had made a bad decision. She should have refused Lucas and found a way to warn Raphael or Alexia. If she had, Hawk and the others wouldn’t be dead. <br><br>Nina looked to David calmly, and less coolly, but still kept a wall between them. Her eyes held his as he tried her best to keep a lid on everything, and waited for him to say what he was going to say. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 20:38:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David smiled meekly and pulled a cigar this time out of his pocket a black and mild in fact and lit it and by the smell it seemed to be cherry. Once he seemed satisfied with it he looked to nina and blew smoke into the air making it smell good. "I just wanted to say I'm sorry for everything, I hope you don't blame me for killing lucas or at least understand why anyway, and I'm sorry for how hurt you are because of it and I think you did just now." Grinning aropund the cigar he groaned and popped his neck and back then looked to her again and yawned. "Anyway later on we can work on your training some more, and yes I know about it a good idea for sure, even if you did get trained by a fucking worthless murderer." Sighing he glanced at the others and noticed they were close to the location. "Good we're almost there keep your eyes peeled and ears open." Giving her a pat on the shoulder he smiled and leaned back in the seat determined to relax if it killed him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 20:55:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As he apologized and said he hoped she didn’t blame him, she visibly softened, her shoulders losing some of their tension and the set to her jaw loosening. Her ice blue eyes warmed a little. She did understand why he had to kill Lucas. Lucas was a spy and a murderer, one of the enemies of the FBI. Nina was ready to tell him she understood at least that much, but he kept speaking. <br><br>And as he said they would continue her training she started to smile softly and parted her lips to speak. But when she heard him call Lucas a ‘fucking worthless murderer’ she looked away as her heart clenched and closed her eyes, hiding her face from David. Lucas was many things, but he was not worthless. Not to her. For all of his faults she believed he had cared for her on some level. And he had made things better for her at times. He had been her only support and her life boat, and he was gone. She knew he deserved to die, but her only friend had died at the same time. <br><br>When he patted her shoulder he would find it tense, and feel a tremble in her. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 21:08:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David sighed and continued puffing on the cigar as the finally came to a stop and david gathered up his things and offered his hand to nina again. Yawning he strecthed as he stepped out into the sunlight with nina in tow and quickly followed by shogo who looked as menacing as ever. Once again their luck turned sour as a bullet hit david in the shoulder spinning him around, but when he spun back around he was firing back with the glock 18. The enemies quickly went down as all the agents and officers fired back, and david shot out the windows in the van that peeled away but he did manage to hit one of the people in the van. Sighing he holstered his weapon and glanced at nina realizing how close that had been and patted her shoulder again. "Fuck, now they know the location, call your boss and give him the news we need somewhere to go."<br><br>Detective John Shelton fired back as everybody else did but was still tense, a simple nod given to david as he spoke and realized he was right. Things seemed to be heating up in the windy city now.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>29-06-2006, 22:08:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was barely aware of him taking her hand as she was fighting to keep the cool and detached demeanor in place. She was concentrating so hard she didn’t even realize the intimidating Shogo was right behind her. <br><br>But even as she was in her own concentrated little world, she wasn’t that shocked when the bullets started flying again. Startled, yes, surprised, no. It was the story of her life now. Get in a car, get shot at. Get out of a car, get shot at. One of these days she was going to get hit. The odds were against her. Just hopefully it wouldn’t be fatal. <br><br>Nina knew her luck wasn’t going to hold out forever and closed her eyes in hopelessness. She wanted to ask David ‘why bother’ when he told the other man to call his boss. Wherever they went…they would be found. Was it any wonder she had considered Lucas’s offer? The Yakuza could keep her safe where the FBI was failing. And she didn't know how much more of this she could take. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 15:15:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				John Shelton spoke in whispered tones to his boss for a moment and sighed softly then finally nodded and hung up the phone, his eyes seeking nina's and david's at the same time. "My boss just got a hold of your boss, well the big boss of your branch I should say, he wants to see miss conners and is on his way to chicago now." Sighing he stretched and popped his neck and back.<br><br>David watched as the local dialed the phone and spoke in whispered tones causing his eyes to narrow, what the hell were they talking about that was so secretive? Sighing he finished off the cigar and stomped it into the ground. When the local spoke david's eyes started to widen but he stopped it and merely nodded then looked to the rest of them. "Well people let's get to the fucking aiirport, and I will drive this time try not to get us killed." Glancing at the vehicle he got in and helped pull nina inside then buckled up and they were off again, if the coordinator wanted to see them it was big usually he didn't get that involved so why now? Who knows.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 15:38:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina tilted her head and watched to local on the phone. She wondered right along side David why they were whispering. If they had nothing to hide and were so honest and without deceit as Vaughn had said, then why the secrecy? <br><br>She didn’t realize it was that big of a deal for the boss of the branch to be coming into town until she saw David’s reaction. He was even driving. Nina let him pull her to and into the vehicle, sitting wherever he directed her. She had her gun out, the biggest one she’d been given, and held it in her hands. It was ready, but pointed safely at the floor. But if history was consistent, they would probably be attacked on the way to the airport. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 15:58:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Luckily for the clan and the mafia they didn't have a run in again or david would have probably fucking lost it, who was now driving and smoking at the same time which he did alot. The trip back to the airport was a bitch because of all the traffic and more than once people yelled at them, and david screamed and flicked them off from his position in the front seat. All in all it made for a very entertaining ride. Finally though they got there and headed for the gate the boss was supposed to show up at, the local yokels hanging back because they weren't part of the FBI and had no business meeting anyone, but they did hang around anyway because they had not been told to leave.<br><br>After about an hour the plane landed and a large almost football player built man stepped off the plane with short white hair with patches of gray, that was short and kept very neat and styled to perhaps make him appear younger. Once he saw nina he smiled and moved over towards her and stuck out his big hand. "A pleasure miss conners, now come we have alot to discuss, this whole thing is completely out of hand and I am sorry for any hurt or discomfort on your part." Sighing he moved at a quick pace towards another one of those large black SUV's that the FBI liked and climbed inside motioning nina in as well. David also joined them and they were off. The locals and the rest of the climbed inside the other SUV.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 16:21:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Nina was slow to temper, so it was always hard for her to understand how people could just lose it so easily and so completely. Lucas and David were both that way to some extent. David was actually worse. Lucas was usually calm and laid back, but there were times.&nbsp; She didn’t remark on his display, just stared out the window with a sigh. Nina had lost her temper a little bit with the boss, but it had been an explosion long building and long coming. Not the little angry bursts David was having now. <br><br>As they waited for the plane to land, Nina eyed the airport bar. For now she could hold off, there was still the jack in her bag if she got desperate. She sat down and crossed her legs in her leather pants and waited patiently. She spoke politely with any of the agents or locals that spoke to her, but kept everything very professional. <br><br>When the plane landed and the boss appeared she watched him curiously. She’d had no clue what to expect. Her demeanor remained distant as he apologized for her hurt and pain. As far as Nina trusted, they were just words. It was the actions that counted, as David had so eloquently pointed out. She just nodded her head at his greeting, and set her jaw slightly as they all piled in the SUVs. Nina wanted to ask him what was going on, but knew he would soon tell her. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 16:47:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The boss didn't speak that much on the way till the airport talking ti david more and getting details filled in about the case, because hell he couldn't know everything if he wasn't there. Like david he liked to smoke as well or seemed to because not long after leaving the airport he lit a fat cigar and smoked with david. But after a while they pulled into a gravel driveway with no sight of the other SUV behind them at all. <br><br>David and the boss climbed out then helped nina out then the boss made his way to the door and produced a key that he opened the door with. Stepping inside to was clear it was a upper middle class colonial house and well designed. Once david and the boss had settled in and put everything down the boss motioned nina into the living room and to a chair to sit, david left and went outside apparently not invited in on the conversation. Brining his blue eyes up to meet hers he spoke in a deep voice and seemed relaxed. "First let me apologize for the way things have been going so far, the lies and deceit and near disasters are not acceptable, had I known it would have stopped immediately I assure you. From now everything will be carefully planned down to the last detail and well thought out, and hopefully you will not have to experience such things again, however you may keep the guns if you wish since you know how to use them." Sighing he popped his back and neck then smiled and continued on. "Also I am sorry for your pain and suffering involving Lucas McKnight aka Lucas Kiriyama, a dreadful ordeal which won't happen again he seemed a good chameleon and fit in well, despite what he did he was still a good agent and one of the best we had or have now." Crossing arms over his chest he thought a minute.<br><br>Finally looking her way again he yawned and rubbed his eyes and spoke again. "From now on david and shogo will be the agents you see the most and your top security since they are the best we have, also brock, charles, and jamal will be their shadows if stuff get's bad and I believe you've at east seen them. The locals will still help us out when we need it, and have offered to lend us anybody or anything we need, but for now you will spend a couple of weeks in china until things settle down." Scratching his chin he smiled then finally sayed. "I hope you don't think too bad of us miss conners, anyway if you have any questions ask now."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 19:38:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina listened with quiet acceptance as he started to speak. It was much of the same, they were going to plan better, there would be no more lies, blah blah blah. But then he started talking about Lucas. Her eyes fell to the floor, and she was unable to keep them from tearing. This man wasn’t say all bad things about Lucas, he seemed to understand there had been more to him. Nina grit her teeth and tried to keep everything locked up, and mostly succeeded, but she felt the need to set the record straight, just to be sure. <br><br>She looked up at him with wet eyes, though she was able to keep the tears from falling. She practically whispered. “He wasn’t worthless…I know he had to die. I know he did unforgivable bad things…” &nbsp;Her lip trembled some. “But he was the one that made things bearable. he...he was the one that gave me a little hope. I am so so very sorry about the other agents…if I had thought to do something, or tried to warn them, but it all happened so fast….” &nbsp;One solitary tear snuck its way out and ran down her cheek. “…I’m so sorry.”<br><br>Did she have any questions. A million of them raced through her mind, but none of them ones he could answer, and many of them she was unable to put into words. Finally, after a very long pause she looked at him very seriously. “Obviously y’all weren’t sure about Lucas, if you had David following him. Are you 100% sure about David? Or Shogo? How can you be sure?” <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 20:31:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The big man sighed and nodded his head the scratched at his chin. "I'm sure you are miss conners, anyway yes I am sure about both I have known both since they were kids, and not to mention I know their parents and was the one who got them interested in law enforcement." Yawning he stretched then sighed and glanced around and finally looked back at nina. "Be ready to go china tomorrow it's a long flight, oh and get rid of the contacts miss conners people in china have brown eyes not blue." Rising to his feet he offered her a hand to shake then left.<br><br>David soon appeared smoking a cigarette with a yager bomb in his hand but he didn't smile as he looked at nina instead downing the alcohol and red bull mixed, then slowly took a drag off the cigarette and watched the smoke curl in the air. Finally he spoke softly to nina to break the silence. "I suppose the boss laid it all out for you?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 21:04:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Blue eyes, brown eyes, she wished they would make up their minds. Although it suddenly occurred to her that the blue eyes might have just been Lucas’s idea. But she would never know for sure. She shook his hand and let him leave. <br><br>Nina pulled the contacts case from her purse and started to remove the contacts and David entered the room. She was grateful for the distraction, not sure what to say to him. But she did believe the boss had been sincere in both his apology and his trust of David and Shogo. It left her feeling unsettled. She didn’t want to trust David, but was having a hard time finding a reason not to. And she was finding it hard to dislike him, but he kept giving her small reasons. Like his temper in the car. And Nina really could understand his hatred towards Lucas, but it still pained her that he had called him worthless. <br><br>The silence hung in the air like his smoke. She sat calmly in her chair, her eyes now the deep dark brown they were naturally. He spoke first, and she thought about her answer. “I’m not sure what was supposed to be laid out. But I know we are going to China.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 21:15:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David scrutinized nina for a moment without the contacts and his lips twitched a bit in an effort to smile but he didn't not wanting her to think certain things, but then thinking he didn't care david was more open about love and shit like that. But so far all he knew was that nina looked good. Sighin he shook his head and finally smiled then moved closer with drink in hand and frowned seeing he had no more to drink and cursed under his breath. "Well that's good, anyway we're staying the night here so get comfortable if you can, if you care for a drink I can get it or it's back that way." Motioning towards the back hallway with his left hand while puffing on the cigarette. David looked different now out of the suit, he was now wearing a shirt that said 'Wait and Bleed' on it in red letters and baggy black cargo pants with old school converse sneakers. The array of rings and his lip ring and rings in his ear were now in place, and the tattoo's covering his arms were also easily seen now and they were many and colorful.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 21:35:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina looked David over curiously as he stood in front of her. She hadn’t really noticed his clothes or piercings until now, and the tattoos hadn’t been visible either. It was a very different and very unexpected look for an FBI agent. An interesting look, and very very different from Lucas’s custom tailored suits. But it seemed to fit David, it was interesting. <br><br>After a moment Nina sighed and relented, smiling back a little. “I’ll come with you to get it.” She wanted to know where the alcohol was, in case she needed another drink later. Which she most likely would. <br><br>She rose from the chair and took off her leather jacket, laying it where she had been sitting, leaving her in the leather pants, boot, and tight knit shirt with the scoop neck. As they started towards where he had indicated she debated on how much she could trust him. She believed the big boss, that David was on the up and up, but it really sucked to have your heart shredded with lies and loss, and she wasn’t sure her shredded one was mendable. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 21:43:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David glanced down at himself as nina looked him over and smiled once her eyes returned to his face. "Some think I'm a little weird, but who gives a damn everyone is different." He nodded and grinned as she followed him into the kitchen area then out to a bar along the wall. Smiling he stretched and turned to grin at her mischeviously. "I take you like to drink, well me to they have everything here now let's see what we got here, I think I'll have some everclear and hypnotiq mixed." Quickly he pulled the bottles away and skillfully poured himself some and drank a gulp,the warm and burn spreading through him made him happy but he didn't seem fazed at all by the alcohol. "Damn that was good, now what now can we have." Downing the rest of the mix he looked the bottles over and selected some yager and more red bull, but this made it in a bigger glass and poured quite alot more alcohol in it than before, and soon he was downing it to with no sign of letting up it was clear he knew how to drink.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 22:05:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina didn’t care that he knew she had looked him over. She told herself she didn’t care what he though, which wasn’t entirely true, but she told herself that none the less. At his comment on being different she popped one shoulder up in a shrug. She wasn’t smiling, but her face wasn’t ice either. It was more indifferent at the moment. “I don’t think it’s weird. Just unexpected is all.”<br><br>She followed him to the bar and crossed her arms, leaning against the door jamb as she watched him expertly mix alcohol. This time it took a little effort to suppress an amused smiled that wanted to bubble out of her indifferent and numb feeling. Her eyebrows raised a little when she saw the everclear. “Will you mix me one of those?”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 22:26:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Davey could feel nina's eyes on his back and smiled into the window, lucas had made a note in her file that she liked to drink god knows why though, but he didn't mention this to nina thinking it might be a touchy topic. Sighing he nodded to her question and soon handed her one, though he did lower the amount of alcohol in it, davey had been drinking a long time but didn't do it everyday so it was cool. Once he had fixed himself a few more drinks he sighed and flicked his eyes upwards. "Damn eye shadow is coming off, don't ask me why but I like the ice blue color for some reason, now looks like I'll have to redo the shit." Groaning he popped his neck and back and grinned god how it felt good, sipping on his drink again he leaned against the couch and yawned.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-06-2006, 23:21:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was an experienced drinker, and as he made her the drink she noticed he used less alcohol in hers than he had in his. But it was okay, she could have another if she wished. And she was smaller and a woman, he would expect her tolerance to be lower. She took a long drink, her eyes closing softly, and let the alcohol trail its way down her torso to settle in her belly with warmth. <br><br>“Y’all don’t have to fix your makeup on my account.” A small grin slid onto her full lips before she could stop it. It was just such an unexpected thing to say to an FBI agent. Part of her had to admit that his alternative look was intriguing, and sort of…attractive. Lucas had awakened a long quiet physical desire, and she was having a hard time just shutting it off again. Hiding away her heart was easier, it had been ripped to pieces, but her sexual psyche hadn’t been damaged. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-07-2006, 14:11:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Davey blinked almost pue black eyes at nina as she watched him but said nothing of it, mainly because he could think of nothing to say to her, which was odd he never had trouble before. Soon though he got over and asked a very unusual question. "Have you ever been to a gothic club?" He had plenty of times, goth women even normal looking women seemed to think him hot, which he wondered why but never questioned at all.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>03-07-2006, 18:26:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As he didn't answer and Nina watched him she realized she was grinning. She wanted to wipe it from her face, but it was much harder to do than she thought it would be. She glanced down to the floor, something she hadn't been doing as much of lately, and worked on calming her face. After a moment it was down to just a small smile, and she looked back up. She shook her head softly and her voice was shyer again. Why had she let her guard down? "No...I haven't been to many clubs at all."<br><br>She took another drink of the concoction he had mixed her, and snuck another look at him, head to toe. "Michelle-... I mean Alexia, took me to one. That wasn't too bad." Nina had enjoyed the dancing. It seemed so long ago, though the time that had passed had been very short. But the club had been a good release of stress and energy. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-07-2006, 19:19:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				For a long time david didn't answer and simply sat staring at the floor and every now and then taking a gulp of his drink. Sighing he finally raised eyes to her and blinked at her then nodded his head. "I see well get ready to, I figured it would be a while since we were in america again, so why not go somewhere different and with your looks you could pull it off with my help of course." Grinning he brushed hair from his face and yawned then glanced around the house.<br><br>A noise outside announced shogo's entrance to the house, that and the jingle of the keys made as he inserted it and pushed the door open. Dressed in a simple black jacket, t shirt, and black slacks he looked at ease and calm but his eyes were still unnerving as hell. Finally he smiled for the first time and looked at the pair. "You taking her to that goth club davey?" Grinning he smiled to nina and gave a nod of his head. "Doing well miss conners?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>03-07-2006, 19:48:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Pull it off with his help...did he want to do her makeup and clothes? That thought intrigued her, and brought a smile to her face again. She was trying to get back to the cold and aloof nature she'd had before, but Davey was off putting, but not in a bad way. He just kept catching her by surprise. And what the hell, it might be fun, and she could get shot and killed tomorrow, she should live a little now. "Alright."<br><br>She had been about to ask him exactly how he was planning on dressing her, when she heard Shogo enter the house. Immediately she felt herself close up agian. Shogo made her very nervous, his eyes were unlike any she had seen before. She took a drink, hiding behind her glass, and letting the alcohol help her maintain a relatively in control appearance. His grin was a surprise, as was his addressing her. He had been very distant, hardly acknowledging her, up to this point. She nodded in response. "Yes, thank you."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 15:11:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Davey returned the smile and gave a playful wink then flicked his gaze to shogo and smiled then watched as nina hid behind her glass, you just had to know shogo to like him and they had known each other for a very long time. Finally he answered his question his voice soft. "Yes I am, might as well live it up before we leave, but I guess we'll have plenty of fun over there as well." Yawning he stretched and then blinked at nina and grinned. "Excellent, we might have to go shopping, but I'm sure you wouldn't mind that would you?" His eyes that were almost black twinkled in amusement and with a hint of a flirt to it.<br><br>Shogo nodded then gave nina another smile and flicked his gaze between the two and chuckled. "Alright then I will hold down the fort here, I am expecting company as well so do as you like." Disappearing into the house and going upstairs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 16:18:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled politely and nodded to the Japanese man, but was clearly still somewhat intimidated by Shogo. She was surprised to hear he had company coming, and felt a brief twinge of fear and suspicion. It was something she couldn’t control. Lucas had lied to her so badly, she was suspecting everything now. It reminded her that she really shouldn’t trust Davy either. <br><br>Nina turned her dark eyes back to him once they were alone again. “Is shopping wise? It’s not that I don’t like shopping, it’s just…” She let the words trail off. Every time Lucas had taken her out they had been shot at. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 16:22:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Daveyr nodded and was fully aware of her feelings and thoughts but had nothing to worry about. "I know you got shot at multiple times, but let's just say don't don't worry about it shall we?" Inquisituve dark eyes peered at her and finally he put his drink down and sighed softly then rose to his feet and glanced at the clock on the wall. "If we're going we better go now." Waving to shogo he nodded and raised a brow, odd that the man had company coming but everybody got lonely.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 16:44:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Don’t worry about it. Nina wondered how he could take it so casually, but ultimately was a point she barely cared anymore if they were shot at or not. Nina downed the rest of her drink and shrugged lightly, and a little coolly. “What the hell. Let’s go.” Worse thing that could happen as far as she figured was that she would get shot and die. She didn’t want to die, but at this point the prospect wasn’t nearly as abhorrent as it had been. There really wasn’t a lot to live for as far as she could tell, and she was tired and stressed. <br><br>Nina picked up her handbag and double checked her guns. She made sure they were loaded and appeared to be working properly. The appearance she wanted to give was one of control, but truthfully she felt very out of control of everything. The only thing she had any say in was who she trusted and who she didn’t. And right now she didn’t really trust anyone, not even Davey. Though she wanted to trust him, more than she even acknowledged to herself. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 16:49:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sighing he wiped his mouth with the back of his hand the drank some regular dr. pepper and yawned then stretched and watched as nina checked the guns and got ready.&nbsp; Shaking his head as if coming out of a dream he grinned at her then opened the door as they stepped outside. Soon their footsteps led them to a black mercedes sedan sitting in the driveway and they both hopped inside. David didn't go all that fast but a little above the speed limit and before long the pair was pulling into a gothic store in a high end part of town. Getting out he opened nina's door and motioned her inside, smiling as he watched her look over the clothes and winking at the cashier who was a gorgeous gothic women. "See anything you like?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 17:16:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Given her history in being a seamstress, and her strong interest in fashion design, Nina could appreciate almost any style of clothing. She hadn’t believed in the past that she could pull off a look like this, but with the change to her hair and the darker way she had been wearing her eyeliner and mascara, she thought she might be able to wear it with Davey’s help. And she figured she might as well take the chance to try it out now, as she might never have the chance again. <br><br>She stopped just inside the door first and looked around, taking it all in. Then she made a trip once around the store, not really touching anything, but just taking in the way it was laid out. At his question she nodded softly. There were several things she liked. This was all so out of the norm for her though, and wearing what her eyes were drawn to was going to take a bit&nbsp; of courage. <br><br>Nina stepped forward and fingered a black fishnet top. She had the idea of wearing it with a black leather bra, but…wasn’t sure she could. To go out in public like that…she would be very exposed. But it sent a little thrill through her as well. She picked up the top and bit her lip as she looked around the store. She also needed some sort of skirt or something. As she walked she saw a very interesting pair of pants with lots of straps and buckles and rings. She didn’t know the name of the bondage pants, but from a designer’s standpoint she found them very intriguing. She took a hold of them and looked at Davey tentatively. “These or a skirt….”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 17:25:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				While nina looked around he tagged along behind her and took the time and her distraction to check he out every way he could, typical male behavior but he seemefd to like what he saw and smiled after several minutes. Seeing she was taking her time he went over and started chatting with the people in the store, mainly the gothic women he had saw and several others just to be friendly and perhaps flirt a little bit.<br><br>Soon though he drifted back over nina's way with the number of the gothic women in his pocket and seemed pleased with himself, but even more so when he saw the top and the pants she had picked out. A mischevious grin spread across his thin lips as he smiled and looked at nina. "God woman, how am I suppose to concentrate tonight with you picking such provocative clothing, but seriously I like the pants but do as you wish." Sighing he wanted a cigarette and hoped nina would hurry so they could leave.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 17:37:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina looked around at his comment and gave him a small half laugh. “Just about everything in here is provocative.” She picked up the pants and then the leather push-up bra she’d been eyeing to go with the fishnet top. The last place she stopped was at the shoes. <br><br>Boots had always been a huge weakness of hers, but she’d never had any like this. Hers had always been knee high leather or suede, with high delicate heels. She’d had cowboy boots, and even a pair of granny boots, but never the clunky heavy kind here. But they were unique. She picked a pair that was more on the combat side of things, not much of a platform, and turned to him. “Alright, I think that’s it.”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 18:12:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David was about to die by the time she was ready and nodded his head eagerly and waited for her tp pay for the stuff in the mean time signaling he was going outside. Once there he pulled a cigarette from his pocket and lit it then took a drag and sighed aoftly and happily, and once nina was outside he looked at her and smiled as he stared at what she had got. "Not bad for your first time, ready to go and have some fun?" He was only simly aware of how his words had sounded or could mea but said nothing of it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 18:22:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina wondered what he was in such a hurry for, and then remembered he smoked. She never saw the appeal in smoking, but knew many people didn’t see the appeal in drinking. She wondered if he wanted to quit smoking like she wanted to quit drinking, and if he felt as powerless over it as she did. And there was no way she could or would quit now. Alcohol was her only friend. It was there for her, it didn’t lie to her, and it wouldn’t leave or die. It had its bad side, but she was willing to put up with it. <br><br>Once done she found him outside, and looked around a little nervously. She felt very exposed out in the open like this. When he spoke her dark eyes turned back to him. She was caught up in his unusual but fascinating appearance. Nina didn’t take his words as anything other than the literal, thinking he meant the club. “I’m certainly willing to give it a try.”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 19:35:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Just after taking the last drag on his cigarette three men approached david and tryed to flank him and he caught it out of the corner of his eye. He knew immediately they weren't here because they liked him and mentally sighed, casting nina a look secretly turging back in the store and out of sight hoping she wouldn't be seen. Once or if nina went back in, davey's hand shot into his jacket pocket and came out with a vicious looking knife, which he held at his side to keep the three men from seeing it.<br><br>As he had figured one man tryed to shove him while the other two aimed a punch at his head, one of them wearing brass knuckles but unfortunately for them it didn't work as planned. With reflexes almost inhuman his hand snaked out and he sdrove the tip of the blade into the man's neck and thrusted outwards, the real way you were suppose to cut someone if you really wanted them dead. However one of the men's punches hit him in the side of the head and hurt but seemed to have no effect as david turned and drove a knee into the other man's stomach then face, then spun around and struck back with the knife at the man facing him hitting him in the upper chest then delivered a sharp kick to the knee breaking it.<br><br>Davey was covered in the man's blood who's face he had busted and the man he had cut, but other than that looked fine except for the redness on his ear from where he had been hit. Stretching he moaned and popped his neck and back then flipped his phone open and called the police and told them what happened and who he was. Finally he remembered nina and if she was outside looked for her, or went back inside in search of his assignment and hopefully she would be safe if not a little scared.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 19:50:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The look Davey gave her was clear. He was somehow able to communicate what he wanted from just the look in his deep eyes. It kind of struck her how expressive they were, but the urgency didn’t allow for time to dwell on it. She hurried back into the store and straight for a dressing room. She locked the door and pulled her feet up so they couldn’t be seen from the other side. She pulled out her largest gun and held it at the ready, pointed to the ceiling. <br><br>She felt bad about the salespeople in the store. They could be killed if something happened, but there wasn’t anything she could do about it. She also felt bad about leaving David. Nina felt somewhat capable, even as knew as she was at all of this. But his eyes had been very clear. And she was afraid, whether she wanted to admit it or not. As cold as she had tried to feel since Lucas died, her heart was pounding in her ears and her breathing was heavy as the flight or fight syndrome took over her body. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 20:39:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Stepping back inside he looked around then found the women he had been talking to and asked if she had seen nina and the women motioned to the dressing room. Slowly he made his way over looking like a serial killer out of a horror movie and knocked on the door. "Hey it's david open up and let's get out of here." He knew she could tell by his voice who it was so when she opened the door he took her hand and led her outside, blocking the view of what he had done to the three men so she hopefully wouldn't have anymore nightmares. Sighing they headed for the car and got in, then he hit the gas and they were headed back to the house to get cleaned up. "I know I look like shit, but we'll go home clean up and leave and have some fun." Smiling he scratched his chin and glanced out the windshield.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 20:53:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				At the sound of David’s voice she exhaled shakily, and put away her gun. She put her head in her hands for a moment, and then took a deep breath. She steeled herself and stood, opening the door, gun still in hand, but at her side. The sight of him was a shock, but only because she hadn’t heard gunshots. That meant his must have killed them with his hands. But she did not ask, as she really didn’t want to know. She let him pull her to the car, watching for someone else to jump out at them. No one did, and she sunk into the car. That’s when he commented that he looked like shit. <br><br>The sight of him was bad, but not nearly as much as when she had to identify her husbands severed and broken body. Or the sight of the man that had been laying on the ground gasping for life, just to have Lucas end it. Or the man in the hotel room who left the butterfly spray of blood on the wall. Or Hawk being dead. And it really was nothing compared to the sight of Lucas's half exploded head as his body sunk to the ground and his blood ran into the soil. Or the feel of Lucas's skull and brains and blood spraying all over her from point blank range had been. She looked him at in all seriousness, her eyes very haunted. “This? This is nothing David.” She looked out the window and tried to force the images back to corners of her mind. Especially the ones of Lucas as he spun with the force of the bullets, his last milliseconds of life.&nbsp; <br><br>“Yeah, fun. I could use a little of that.”<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 21:08:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David could only imagine what nina had seen but it probably didn't compare to what he had done and seen, of course he had went numb to such things a long time ago so it mattered little, but to someone like nina such things had to be horrifying to say the least so he felt for her. Yawning they drove in silence for a while until he finally looked at her and spoke softly. "Are you alright?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 21:37:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The silence felt thick to her, but she had no desire to break it. She was working on sending the images back to the recesses of her mind. <i>deal or die</i> Lucas had been more right than he thought. She was trying to deal, but unfortunately wasn’t sure how to do it. Her strategy after her husband’s death had been to ignore life, to forget she was alive and he wasn’t. She had been operation on autopilot. But that was becoming harder and harder to do as all of these emotions had been awakened. <br><br>At David’s question she closed her eyes as she faced the window. <i>Don’t be nice, please don’t be nice to me</i>&nbsp; When he was nice it made her want to open up to him, to lean on him and let him help her, just like she had done with Lucas. But Lucas had lied to her over and over, and even then she had cared for him, and then she had lost him. Never again. It wasn’t David’s fault, and she hated to pull away from him, but she didn’t know how to do something partway. It was either let him in or don’t. <br><br>She sighed and thought about his question. Nina hadn’t been alright since the day the mobster had held the gun up to her and pulled the trigger. In that split second she had been meant to be dead, but something had gone awry in his plans. <br><br>Nina very much wanted to tell him how she wasn't really alright, tell him about everything. She wanted to have a friend, like she had started to have with Lucas, but couldn't. And he had probably seen so much more. But it was his job, something he trained for and had accepted as part of his life. This was all still new to her. Nina spoke plainly, no sarcasm, just weariness.“I don’t really have a choice. I have to be alright.”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-07-2006, 22:05:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David sat in silence once again as they drew closer to the house and he watched nina from the corner of his eye, silently wondering what she was thinking about that was taking so long to answer, but then he figured she had alot to think about and alot on her mind. Sighing he looked away and simply waited for her to answer and tryed to be patient.<br><br>Soon he was smoking again with the window rolled down and enjoyed the moment the glanced at nina as she answered him. "I see, we should be home soon." And soon enough they were back and he unloaded her stuff and took it inside. "I'm going to go take a shower and get dressed, there's another bathroom down the hall where you can get ready." With that he went down the hall and disappeared.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 14:32:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina nodded and slipped into the bathroom with her new purchases and her make-up bag. She decided to take a quick shower as well. She'd had one earlier, but still didn't feel clean of Lucas. As she turned on the water she guessed that feeling probably wasn't from the blood and flesh that had been on her skin, but from the knowledged she had cared for someone so criminal. <br><br>When she was as clean as she could feel, she stepped out and dried off, tying a towel around her head. She wasn't sure what to do with her short hair. She supposed she could slick it back again. Or maybe she could give it a wet look and let it all hang forward into her face. Nina decided to get dressed first and worry about hair and makeup afterward....maybe she should ask David to help. That thought made her actually smile in amusement and shake her head. <br><br>Purposefully she didn't look much at the clothes until she had them on, not wanting to chicken out. She started with the black leather push up bra, and then the pants. Finally she pulled on the mesh shirt and sat down to put on a pair of socks and the boots. With a deep breath she turned to the mirror. She was hot. She would have had the body for it before, but after her training she really could pull it off. She felt a twinge of nervousness, but buried it away. She was tired of hiding, and Lucas had given her the confidence to know she was attractive, so screw it, might as well show it off. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 16:22:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David's shower time was like being in the military in and out in barely enough time to get clean but it seemed he had, and even gotten rid of the blood that had covered the front of his body. Sighing as he stepped out of the bathroom with a towel covering him, and not just any towel but a dragon towel he had purchased with shimmering scales that made it look real. Finding his pack of cigarettes he lit one up and headed into his room to change unaware of nina's feelings for now.<br><br>After several minutes of doing his make up and his hair davey was ready to go and looked like a million bucks, well sort of given he was dressed like a goth person but a very rich goth person ast that. His hair was worn the same and he wore the same ice blue eye shadow. David wore a long sleeve fishnet with fabric at the end of the sleeves that wrapped around both thumbs, and also a spiked bracelet or two on each arm and of course a dog collar with naked women and spikes on it. Over the fishnet shirt was a long sleeve black dress shirt but gothic with thin white stripes all over it vertically and was left unbuttoned, and lastly over this a long black leather coat with silver clasps and zippers and snaps. His pants were black cargo with more clasps and snaps and zippers for easy storage of certain items needing to be concealed. His last items of interest were his weapons his 9mm glock, a ghurki knife, and the kimber .45.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 19:16:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina decided to slick her hair lick before, but this time made sure it lay flat against her skull. Her widow’s peak was very prominent this way. For her makeup she wasn’t really sure what to do. Dark was better she thought, but not just any dark. She tried to think of the few Goths she’d seen. Finally she lined her eyes very heavily, and used a smokey shadow on the lid. It was very dark and heavy, and against her creamy skin was even moreso. Looking at her makeup kit, she debated, and then chose a deep deep red lipstick. She had never dipped into that well of color before, and was surprised how intense it was on her lips. <br><br>Nina looked at herself one more time. She felt a bit like she was wearing a costume, but it was kind of a comfortable feeling. Maybe she could just pretend to be someone else and let go a little, have some fun. She had really loved dancing when she and Michelle/Alexia had gone out. That night she had let go and pretended to be someone else…she would do it again. And if David was willing to take her out, she supposed she at least owed him that. <br><br>She wasn't sure what to do about her guns. She didn't want to carry a purse, but didn't want to be weaponless. She chose her smallest gun and found a pocket for it in the strange strapped bondage pants. Finally she was ready, and left the bathroom in search of David, hoping she looked alright. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 19:38:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David came out of the bathroom and saw nina and smiled then raised a brow having not seen her like this before. "You look very nice in a manner of speaking, you certainly look different than before I doubt anybody will recognize you." Sighing he looked himself over and shook his head he hated it. Glancing back to nina he groaned then finally said. "I'll be back in a few minutes hold on." Disappearing back into the bedroom he redressed and changed nearly everything.<br><br>After several minutes he stepped out looking even more wild and crazy and perhaps even a little more high class, that is if gothic could be high class which he didn't really know. Now he wore a black wife beater shirt under the black and white he had had on before, and over this was a long black leather coat same as before with snaps, claps, and zippers that were metal. The ice blue eye shadow was gone and instead he had on black this time, his hand covered with various rings and now wearing black leather pants that fit him very well. Both sides on his ears were pierced all the way up now with black diamonds and regular diamonds, and also normal black and silver hoop earrings and he also had his lip pierced and both eyebrows and a diamond stud on one side of his nose. The boots were solid and heavy looking black leather that zipped up and managed to classy with silver buckles and clasps. He had replaced some of the weapons and now wore a shoulder holster with the glock 18 on it as well as the sick looking knife he had used earlier in his boot, and last Beretta M92F also located on the other side of his body in the should holster.<br><br>Stepping out of the room he brushed hair from his face and grabbed the keys and motioned nina out the door. Once they were in the car and settled and were a little ways down the road he turned his head and looked nina over then smiled. "So what do you think of the new look and clothes?"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 20:13:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"In a manner of speaking?" She gave him a little smile. It was a compliment he gave her she thought, but she wasn't sure exactly with that qualifying remark. She watched as he dissapeared, having no idea where he could be going. She went and fixed herself a drink, patiently waiting for him. He had looked interesting. <br><br>When he reaapeared in different clothing she raised her eyebrows, wondering why he had changed. But he looked better now, classier sort of, for the type of clothes he was wearing anyway. And the earrings were very interesting, as were the rings and other accessories. He was certainly striking, but it was his eyes that really struck her. With the dark shadow they were deep and captivating, similar to her own. She had a wondering thought that they looked like hollywood vampires, but didn't utter it out loud, not wanting to offend him, not knowing if it would. <br><br>They settled in the car, and at his question she smiled easily. She was letting go of Nina and just becoming someone else for a little while...sort of. She could let go of the guardedness, and just have fun. "Well, it's certainly different, and it's kind of fun. And really...I think it's attractive in it's own dramatic way. And I am coming to like the hair, though I miss having it long as well. It was very pretty, I was proud of it." She wonderd if there was some sort of file on her somewhere with her picture, and if it had her with long hair. She was torn as to wich she liked batter. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 20:45:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The black Dodge Magnum SRT8 barreled down the road cranking out 425 horsepower as they reached speeds of around 120 mph. Finally david's gaze rested on nina once more and listened to what she had to say and soon his face turned serious as he looked at her. "You did bring a weapon or two with you right?" Flicking his gaze back to the road he sighed and enjoyed the speed and the wind whipping on his face coming through the window, but soon enough he had a cigarette dangling from his lips and was blowing smoke out the window.<br><br>Nodding his head at her words he sighed and shook his had about the talk of her hair. "I didn't know you had long hair, was staright or what?, I like staright myself but short hair suits you nicely as well." Popping his neck he sighed and and blew smokes rings out the window only to be whipped away by the wind.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 20:59:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina tensed as the speed passed one hundred. She took a deep breath and tried to look at the dash and not the scenery whipping by. At his question of a weapon she nodded and pulled the small gun from her pocket, showing it to him. "I have spare clips as well."<br><br>When he asked about her hair she smiled ruefully. She had to push her quiet gentle voice in order to be heard above the wind coming through the window. "It was very long, and curly, but it was easy to straighten when I had the time. The short hair is much simpler to take care of, but it's harder to find things to do with it. Although I kind of like this dramatic look. When Alexia and I went dancing I wore it similar, though not as close to my skull."<br><br>So he thought it suited her. For some strange reason that made her feel a little better. She looked at him and bit her lip, as if she wanted to ask something. It was several seconds before she spoke. "Do I look alright? Am I going to fit in? I wasn't quite sure what you meant before...and I've...I've never dressed like this."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 21:10:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Davey smiled when she showed him the pistol and patted her shoulder then nodded at the mention of more clips which was always a good thing, but hopely they wouldn't have to be used or things would go from bad to worse in a heart beat. Sighing he finished off the cigarette and flipped open his flask filled with vodka and downed some then looked to her and listened, a little surprised that she had had long hair and it had been curly but he was glad it had changed he liked it better this way.<br><br>Yawning he stretched and continued to drink from the flask and concentrated on driving but did look her way when she asked her question and nodded his head. "Of course, just stick with me and you will be fine, but don't freak out some people dress very oddly."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 21:30:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When he told her to not freak out she just smiled. "Clothing isn't who a person is. It's a costume hiding who there are, and giving them an outlet for something they need to express. Even my conservative clothing was meant to hide something, and there was a bit of an expression to it as well." <br><br>"And I doubt after what I've seen over the past month that some unusual clothing and make-up is going to 'freak me out'. I'll try not to stare out of curiosity, but I won't be frightened of anyone there unless they pull a gun on me." Even as Nina spoke she was surprised at her words, but they were true. Maybe it was the three weeks of doing nothing with her days but training, but she felt much more confident. The mob still scared her. But regular civilians? Not so much...not even the ones different from her. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 21:48:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David nodded and sighed softly as the darkness settled in on the windy city much to his delight for some reason he was a night person, and for some unknown reason operated better at night and could even see better than the average person in the darkness. Yawning he stretched and turned off the car/suv and looked to nina. "Are you ready? I doubt you will have to worry about that, even if you don't see me I'm not too far away." Grinning he sighed and made sure to get his money, afterall what was going to a club without drinking a little?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 22:00:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh...alright." Nina hadn't realized he wouldn't be escorting her to the club. She had just naturally assumed they would be hanging out there together. That changed things a little for her. Now she was a little more intimidated, but looked away and tried to hide it. She was also surprised that she felt a little dissapointed. But in a way it was a releif as well. She would be able to cut loose, like she and Alexia had. She could dance however she wanted with a stranger and not have to look at their face the next day. <br><br>She checked her pocet for the gun and the clips, and then her other pocket for the slim change purse she had brought with her that had money and a credit card, and followed him to the club. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 22:13:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Davey grinned then slowly got out of the vehicle and went around to open her door then offered her an arm to help her out then they proceeded inside the club after paying the people up front, several of the people outside and inside knew davey and he seemed pretty popular but he did include nina in the conversation and introducing her as vanessa sloan.<br><br>The inside was a variety of dark mystical things from statues to fake blood and all sorts of crazy lights hanging from the ceiling, and at the moment the speakers wear vlaring out HIM a popular gothic band and singer. Leading nina inside they settled at a table and he ordered a drink and looked to her to see if she wanted one. "What do you think of the place?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 22:23:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina wondered if she'd been mistaken, as he seemed very intent on making her feel a part of things, for which she was grateful. As he introduced her around she kept herself distant and a little cool, but let go of much of her fear and guardedness. She tried to be friendly, but aloof, not wanting to get too close to anyone. She liked that she was able to use the different name. Vanessa. She almost adopted a whole new persona for Vanessa. <br><br>When David asked what she thought of the place she was able to answer sincerely. Her designer's eye appreciated the flair and the gothic feel. &nbsp;"I love it, it's very dramatic. And the music...I've never heard this version of 'Wings of a Butterfly', but I really like it." &nbsp;There was an interesting vibe to the club. It gave of the first visual impression of being menacing and intimidating, but was actually quite friendly. Much like David. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 22:29:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and smiled at her then sighed softly and spotted someone across the room whom he thought looked very pretty then looked to nina. "I'm going to go dance, there's a guy over there checking you out go have some fun." Giving her a wink he motioned with his hand where the guy was then went in search of the woman.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 22:40:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina again knew she had misjudged the situation as he stood up and left her to go dance with another woman. Immediately she stood to retreat to the bar and hide behind a glass of something alcoholic. But after a few steps she stopped. This was a Nina thing to do, and she was supposed to be Vanessa. She lowered her head a little and turned to subtly to look at the man checking her out. <br><br>After unexpectedly making eye contact she turned her head away again and took one very deep breath, her chest rising and then dropping. Fine, David didn't want to dance with her, who cared, she wanted to dance. <br><br>In an uncharacteristic bold move Nina turned to walk towards they guy. Before she could chicken out she grabbed the front of his shirt and backed towards the dance floor, hiding her nervousness and timidity behind the mask of aloofness. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-07-2006, 23:12:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David was very grateful he wasn't in nina's position having to assume someone else's idenity or damn near and try to be different, sure he could do it and had done it in the past which was why he never wanted to do it again. Sighing he smiled as he and the women started talking then after a while danced a bit, he wanted to dance with nina as well but didn't know how she would have taken it so didn't ask not wanting her to get the wrong idea.<br><br>Soon he was drinking quite a bit with the woman and was feeling pretty good but he felt he needed a crowd all of a sudden and waved nina and her dancing partner, that is if they decided to come nina looked put out a little since he hadn't asked her to dance or that's what he guessed it was anyway.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 08:59:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina didn’t know her dance partner’s name, and didn’t say a word to him. All he was, was a body, someone to dance with. She pushed everything out of her mind and just danced, pushing her body and working up a light sheen of sweat. Nina had been a good dancer before, but now that she was in excellent shape, she was even better. And she found it wasn’t hard to let go of things. Vanessa looked different and felt different. <br><br>When she caught out of the corner of her eye David waving them over, she smiled coolly and took her dance partner by his hand. She still hadn’t spoken to him, and hadn’t decided if she wanted to know him or not. <br><br>When they reached the table she ordered a long island ice tea from a passing waitress. She was a little warm, very thirsty, and in need of some alcohol. She had gone quite awhile in bar without any. Quite awhile for her anyway. As the waitress left she turned back to the others. She gave David a reserved smile. “Having fun?”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 14:53:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David smiled and kissed the woman on the cheek who was sitting beside him and grinned then yawned and blinked as they came over which seemed to please him. Nodding his head he groaned in need of a smoke but said nothing of it, instead spoke quietly to nina's partner then whisked the woman out on the dance floor, and before she would know what hit her he was spinning and moving across the floor with style and speed.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 16:12:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina waited for David to say whatever he had wanted to say, or give some indication as to what he wanted. When he whispered in her date's ear she furrowed her brow a bit in curiosity. What was that all about, did he secretly know the guy? She was busy mulling that thought over, rolling it around in her head, when he grabbed her hand and took her to the dance floor and started dancing with her. And it wasn't just the rhythmic mock-sex that was the current dance style, but <em>real</em> dancing. Nina was so surprised, that for a moment she just let him maneuver her around, and she wasn't much of a partner. But once she recovered, she gave it everything, and did her best to follow his lead. <br><br>Nina wondered about his mixed signals. It was similar to what she had gotten from Lucas. But the pulling away she was starting to understand. Wasn't she doing the same thing to David? One minute she could be very nice and talking with him, and the next she had retreated behind her cold aloof facade. She wanted the friendship, but didn't want to lose it. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 17:33:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				For the next several minutes david twisted, turned, and spun nina all over the dance floor like a pro which he could have been, it was clear by his style and speed and even ability to mix it up, that he had had severe training in dancing before and by the time they done he was sweating then spun nina off the dance floor and gave her a smile and a wink.<br><br>They seemed to have drawn alot of attention because as david stood on the floor several shouts, whistles, and clapping rang out and several women approached him for dancing which he gladly obliged.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 19:09:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;Nina was a good dancer, much better than average, but David was exquisite. He was one of those people you stopped and stared at when they danced, and she almost wished she could have done so. She gave it every bit of what she had, and finally he spun her off the dance floor. As she left it, breathing slightly heavy from the workout and a sheen of light perspiration on her face, she was grinning madly, unable to hide it. Screw self-defense, she was going to ask him to teach her to dance...that is if he didn't get reassigned or something. <br><br>She watched at he danced with the other women, and drank her Long Island Iced Tea quickly, and ordered another. If her dance partner was still there she would talk to him if he talked...if he didn't she would remain silent, and if he was gone she would just sit alone and watch people. She declined any other offers to dance, knowing they couldn't measure up to David's spin on the dance floor.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 19:17:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David's parade of women that wanted to dance seemed to go on for ever and seemed like hours went by as he continued to go without stopping, simply amazing was the only way to describe the stamina and style the man had changing it up every now and then. Eventually they got to the up close and personal side of dancing and he showed just how freaky and wild he could be, giving a small kiss and chuckle as he was finally done and glanced over nina's way to see what she was doing, he felt a pang of guilt for not talking or at least interacting with her more and sighed softly to himself and walked over to a table to sit down.<br><br>Nina's dancing partner indeed to did come over to talk and tell her about himself and where he was from, portugal as a matter of fact but soon enough they were back on the dance floor if nina agreed, but of course he couldn't come anywhere close to what david was doing and really didn't try.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 19:26:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was polite, and listened to her dance partner as he went on about himself, asking questions now and then just to keep the conversation going. But really she didn't care. Rather, the Vanessa side of her didn't care. Compared to the men she had been surrounded by the past month, this one seemed dreadfully mundane, even in his goth clothing. He actually seemed like a perfectly decent man, but...she was just used to seeing model gorgous men with outstanding physiques, who had been trained to protect and kill. This man was at a huge disadvantage. <br><br>When he asked her to dance again she agreed, although she knew it was going to be dissapointing. Nina did her best to dance around him, dancing what ever style he lead her into. She did her best even though her partner couldn't measure up to David. She liked dancing to much to only do it half ass, but it was probably pretty clear she was more into the dancing than her partner. And if he left the floor, she stayed, finding someone else to move with, male of female, it didn't matter. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 20:13:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David couldn't take it anymore and decided to head outside for a cigarette but first went in search of nina to tell her where he was going, and once he found her and told her he was out the door and heading outside. Leaning against the wall he sighed as he inhaled the smoke then blew it out his nostrils and seemed to be happy, but as luck would have it five guys showed up who were clearly not here for the club but for david. One of them told him his boss was pissed at getting everyone he sent to take out nina getting their ass kicked, but that it was over and that he david wouldn't be in the way anymore after tonight. Of course david just shrugged and stayed leaning against the wall until one of them went to kick him in the stomach with a side kick, which resulted in the glock 18 appearing from no where out of the coat and spraying the man in the face with 9mm rounds. Brains and fragments of skull now littered the parking lot and blood was spattered in david's face much to his dismay. The others slowly approached him and he readied himself inside the gun having disappeared back into the coat, david planned on teaching them what a good fashion ass kicking really was and the meaning of pain.<br><br>Shogo had abandoned his plans with hisa company and instead drifted around town and ended up where david happened to be but not on purpose, david had told where they were going so he purposefully showed up and smiled at the sight before him. Jumping out of the car he smiled as he approached david's right side, only to be jumped by one of the five guys and yelled at wanting to know who the fuck he was and what he wanted. Shogo's cold eyes stared back at the man who jumped him as he slashed out with a knife sliding down from his sleeve, the man's throat now cut as he fell back blodd gushing from his wound as he bled to death on the pavement. Hopefully no one would come out of the club and see such a thing but you never knew.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 20:35:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was suprised David would leave her alone in the club. The other agents that had protected her had a very different style. They would practically follow her to the bathroom, and would never have left her alone. She wasn't sure how she felt about it. On the one hand it was nice to not feel like she was being babysat, but on the other, she was worried. This was Chicago, where it had all started. She stayed inside for a minute, but left the dance floor. After drinking what little bit was left of her drink, she decided to get some air and head outside with David. <br><br>Nina appeared just in time to see the man whose throat was slashed slip to the ground. There were more of them, and Shogo had appeared from somewhere. Nina didn't think she'd been seen, and stepped back into a shadow to pull her gun. Her heart was racing and she could hear it in her ears. There was a slight tremor to her, and her respiration increased. But it mostly was not fear, but adrenalin, that caused her body to race so. <br><br>After her weapon was ready, she took a breath and peeked back out to take in the situation before she fired or did somthing stupid.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 20:47:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David smiled as he watched the man fall to the ground after trying to go after shogo and pleased to see him as well, not that he couldn't have handled but what the hell share the fun never hurt anybody. David was aware of nina coming out then slipping back in and watched as one of the men seemed to notice and went for the door, his last as a snub nosed .38 appeared in his hand and fired at the man's throat blowing a hole through and making gasp for air he would never have again. The man on right pounced thinking david was looking only to be roundhouse kicked in the had then given a spinning punch to the side of the face, and in the end the snub nosed gun pointed at his crotch then david pulling the trigger followed by screaming.<br><br>Shogo's cold eyes watched as david dismembered two others then flicked to the man that tryed to take advantage of his distraction. Shogo grabbed his arm yanked behind his back and up, then whipped him around and slammed his booted foot into the side of the man's face. Although disoriented and hurting the man fought back only to be kneed into the stomach and poked in the eyes followed by a kick to the knee cap. For good measure shogo approached the sitting man and back handed him across the face then tackled the man and put him in an armbar which ended up breaking his arm. Sighing shogo brushed himself off and looked to david. "Leave this one alive, he can go back and report to his boss." Grinning then turning his gaze to nina.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 21:07:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina stepped out of the shadows when they had disabled the group of men, and put her gun away. She had been ready to shoot the one coming for her when David shot him first. She was almost dissapointed. These men had done nothing but terrify her and try to kill her. <br><br>Seeing the one left on the ground she grit her teeth. Hate filled her, and her dark eyes glinted with fury. He was helpless, unable to hurt her, so the anger took over any fear. She saw Shogo turn his gaze to her from the corner of her eye, but right now her gaze was fixed intently on the man on the ground, writhing in pain. Nina had done alot of training and now had the urge to use some of it. But David had said to leave him alive, so she would. But it would be so easy to kick him with her heavy boots. Her fists balled and she continued to grit her teeth, restraining herself as her stress started to gather and focus on the one man, making him a scapegoat for everything. Her feet were planted shoulders width apart, and her very toned arms flexed as the fists tightened. But she would restrain herself for now...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 21:46:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David nodded then glanced to nina and smiled faintly, then in one swift motion jerked the man she was looking at off the ground and slammed him against the wall. "I want to know who the fuck sent you asshole and now, you better get one thing straight next time it won't be you guys, I will find out and come knocking on your fucking door and your boss's." Slapping him across the face he let the man go catching three other figures from the corner of his eyes. Drawing his gun he shot all three in the stomach.<br><br>Shogo watched and smiled at nina then turned attention to david and the man and agreed with it all, he would gladly meet the boss and kick the living shit out of him just for fun, fo some reason shogo didn't feel anything when he killed which made him the perfect body guard in a way. Catching sight of the men he fired the same time david did, blowing one of the men's head all over the sidealk as they approached.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-07-2006, 22:11:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				That was eight. Eight who somehow knew exactly where they would be, although she had a fleeting thought that it would be horrible if the three approaching figures weren't part of the mob at all, and David and Shogo simply had a taste for blood and assumed the three figures were the enemy. As angry as she was, there was something unsettling about the current moment, something that didn't feel right. Maybe it was because of the way they could kill so easily and without regard. Or maybe it was the overwhelming death and stench of blood. Seeing David covered in blood at the goth store was one thing, something less horrific than actual dead bodies and blown apart body parts. Nina's anger faded, and by degrees as the horror crept back in. <br><br>Her dark eyes turned to David, her face nuetral, but her eyes showing that it was starting to affect her again. Nina knew the nightmares would be back tonight. This all reminded her of Lucas's bloody and gory death. She turned and walked back into the club again, and straight for the bar. Her hands were shaking, and she stuffed them in her pockets to hide them.&nbsp; She needed a drink, and didn't want to see the carnage outside anymore. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-07-2006, 15:26:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David sighed softly and wiped the blood from his face and arms then turned his gaze to nina. Stretching he took off the leather coat and wiped it with a wet wipe he had in his pocket then looked himself over and called the police. Finally after things had settled down he went inside in search of nina followed by shogo. Taking a seat by her at the bar he pated her hand and gave her a sad smile. "I'm sorry about all of this." Ordering some scotch he downed it and took a break.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-07-2006, 15:45:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was on a bar stool, her elbows on the bar, her feet on the foot rest under her, her postured very slouched. Maybe it was the clothes and the hair and the make-up, but she didn't feel the need to be her normally uptight crossed-legs hands in lap woman. She looked very far away and deep in contemplation. When David sat next to her she looked over to him as if she were ready to tell him to get lost, she wasn't interested, when it seemed to dawn on her that it was him. When he apologized she raised the corner of her mouth in an effort to smile. <br><br>"It's not y'all's fault." She took a drink of her bourbon. "I just...there's never an end in sight. It just keeps coming. I'm trying to deal with it. I'm trying ta be tough. I don't know how y'all do it." Nina was doing a very poor job of hiding her Texan accent right now. "Ta' see all a' this. Day in and day out...maybe it's worse because it's not a job for me. It's my life...or what's left of it."<br><br>Nina was too frustrated and drained to cry, though her eyes did moisten a little, shining in the lights of the bar. She turned those eyes to him and held his gaze for a very long moment, she needed to talk, couldn't remain a cold robot. He had killed Lucas, and yet she didn't feel any animosity or hate towards him at all. She knew Lucas had deserved it. But at the same time, Lucas had offered her some sort of life. At the time she hadn't known if she could live like that, part of the Yakuza, but right now she would accept in a heartbeat if she could turn back time. It might not be the ideal life, but it would have been something. "I know you had to kill him. I understand that. But...he wasn't worthless. I know he did very bad things. But there was another side to him."&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-07-2006, 16:02:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David yawned and downed his drink and occasionally looking at nina for a moment listening to what she had to say, it must have been tough for her and still was for everything she saw and had to do. Stretching out he rubbed his eyes then nodded to her last words. "He was a good agent I'll give him that." Raising a brow at her accent he smiled and scratched his chin. "So your from the south interesting." Shogo sat beside david utterly motionless for now.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-07-2006, 16:29:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina knew no one would ever believe that Lucas acutally cared for her in some way, which she believed he did. She didn't think he cared for her as much as she had cared for him, and that hurt a little, but she was convinced he felt something. But she couldn;t change everyone's perception of him. David had conceeded he'd been a good agent, and she knew that must have taken a lot to admit to. She wouldn't push it further. <br><br>When he commented she was from the south she felt her ear redden a bit. Normally she tried to hide the accent, it called attention to her, and some people associated a southern accent with being slow. "Yes. Texas."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-07-2006, 16:40:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nodding he smiled and studied her face for a moment then rose to his feet. "We should get out of here before anything else happens." Waving to all who he had danced with he took nina's hand and led her out the door followed by shogo. Soon they were back in the magnum and cruising back to the house with shogo following along behind them. "So did you have fun?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-07-2006, 20:51:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina nodded and smiled softly. It had been a good time for the most part. The whole atmosphere had been fun and somewhat dramatic, and once she was used to the clothes and the skin she was showing, she'd felt quite comfortable. "Up unitl the carnage it was a lot of fun. I love to dance." &nbsp;She bit her lip and looked sideways at him. Shogo was following behind them and not listening, and she might not have another chance to ask her question. <br><br>Toying nervously with the hem of her sleeve she was surprised at how uncertain she felt at her next question. Butterflies actually awoke in her belly, something very unexpected. She wondered where they came from.&nbsp; "Would you teach me a few things? You are an amazing dancer, the best dance partner I've ever had. Are you trained?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-07-2006, 21:01:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David smiled and nodded his head in agreement and sighed softly. "Sometimes we can't have what we want." Scratching his chin he pressed down on the gas, dark eyes staring out the windshield for now before she spoke again. Moving his eyes to her he wondered why she seemed so nervous then grinned when she asked her question, was it possible she was shy and happened to like him? Smiling he nodded and finally said. "I suppose I could eventually, and yes I am for a very long time in fact."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-07-2006, 21:28:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina didn't respond to his first comment, but quietly gazed away. <i>Sometimes we can't have what we want.</i> She didn't want a lot. She wanted a life, and someone to share it with. Was that a lot to ask for? It's what the vast majority of the population got, why was she so different? What made her unworthy of it?<br><br>At his second response she let her gaze go back to him. "Y'all don't have to, but it would be nice, maybe a nice distraction from everything else...but I suppose we need to do the other training more."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-07-2006, 21:42:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Scratching his chin he grinned and nudged her over the accent and smiled faintly. "Once we get to china and aren't under so much stress I will try but no promises." Rubbing his eyes as they pulled into the house he sighed then looked at her again. "Your other training will continue but not as heavily as before." Yawning he stretched and got then opened her door and unlocked the house with shogo pulling up behind them and getting out. Once inside he shed the coat and his dress shirt and was now wearing just the wife beater, which due to the tightness of it showed off just how well toned david was. Falling onto to the couch he lit up a cigarette and sighed happily. "Feel free to do whatever nina, I'm going to smoke then take a bath."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-07-2006, 15:35:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not asking for a promise. Promises are too easy to break. If it happens it happens, if it doesn't...it doesn't."&nbsp; She was getting control of her accent again, and it slowly faded from her speech. She turned back to the passenger window and looked out of it at the house as they approached it. She wondered how long they would be here before something happened or they were called away. She hoped they would be here until they left for China. <br><br>Once inside she fixed herself a drink, glancing at David out of the corner of her eye. He was so toned, a look she found very attractive. But she told herself he was off limits. All men were. Well, at least romantically. But physically.... Her thoughts wandered for a minute, popping images into her head and making her feel the familiar burn of a blush as it crept up her neck and ears. <br><br>She turned and sat in the living room as well. She needed to shower, she had done a lot of dancing and the sweat had dried on her skin, but she wasn't ready for bed yet. "I might check and see if there are suits in the pool house and take a swim. It helps me to relax." &nbsp;Of course the last time she had been swimming had been with Hawk. That was a memory that brought up mixed emotions. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-07-2006, 15:42:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David nodded as he folded himself almost catlike on the couch showing off his tattooed but still lovely frame, and unforunate for nina he had noticed her stare and grinned at her mischeviously. "You aren't thinking dirty thoughts are you, but don't worry every man likes a dirty woman now and then." Giving her a wink he smiled and scratched his chin, taking the time to look her well trimmed body over as well, which in the end caused him to lick his lips and wonder just what she was thinking at the moment.<br><br>He smiled and nodded to her words and finally replied softly. "Perhaps I will join you after my bath." With the cigarette done he disappeared down the hall and into the bathroom, leaving the door cracked open just enough to see into the shower, was it a set up to see if nina would come and look? David took his time cleaning himself especially his hair, all in all the shower lasted baout thirt solid minutes.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-07-2006, 16:09:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When he seemed to know what she was thinking, and called her on it, her mouth dropped open in surprise. She was going to protest, but the words failed her. Instead she clamped her mouth closed,&nbsp; guessing she looked like a fish. And his very deliberate look over her body, followed by a lick of his lips, made her dart her eyes shyly away. But the barest hint of a smile could be seen on her lips. <br><br>And then he said he might join her swimming. That wasn't something she expected, but brought up other images. She managed to turn from him this time, hoping he couldn't guess that more had cropped up in her head. She fixed another drink, a stronger one, and felt him move away to the bathroom. <br><br>Once his presence was away from her she relaxed a little, and headed for her own room and bathroom. As she moved by she saw the crack in the door of the bathroom he was using. She paused and her lips parted slightly. She could probably easily sneak a peek at his wet naked body. She bit her lip and did not move. Lucas had reawakened her sexuality, and Nina was thinking of other things she could do besides peek. If she were really bold she could just strip down and join him. But she didn't have that much courage, and besides, it would open up a can of worms she wasn't ready to deal with. <br><br>Nina moved on and took a quick shower, hers only lasting about ten minutes. She just needed to wash the makeup from her face and the gel from her hair. As she bathed she tried to banish the images from her head, and the growing feelings in her body. She was an adult woman, not some teenager who couldn't control their hormoanes. <br><br>Once finished she put on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, and headed to the pool house to look for a suit. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-07-2006, 16:17:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Don't ask how he knew it but david could sense nina wanted somebody and not just in a sexual sense either, someone to hold her and be passionate and loving without all the other complicated shit, so while in the shower he decided to be bold and do something about for good or bad. Oblivious that she had stopped out the door he dryed off and yawned then slipped on some shorts and a muscle shirt and headed for the pool.<br><br>Finding nina searching for a suit and oblivious to his his presence he snuck up behind her and kissed her neck then wrapped arms around her waist. "I know this may seem a little bold, but I got the feeling you would like somebody to be with tonight, and I don't just mean sexually I know the thing with lucas must have hurt and I'm sorry." Stroking her hair he sighed and kissed her again. "If you don't want feel the same way let me know."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-07-2006, 16:59:02</strong>
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				Nina was completely stunned. Her whole body stiffened when he kissed her neck and embraced her from behind. It had come from out of nowhere, and she wasn't sure how to respond. She listened as his continued to speak, her breath caught in her throat. With the second kiss to her neck her eyes closed and she managed to take a deep shaky breath. With the movement of her eyes and her lungs the rest of her body was free as well, and she felt a tumultuous storm of feelings rush through her. <br><br>Nina did need someone and want someone. She wanted the intimate touches and the physical satisfaction. David was right on one account, she did want to be with someone tonight, but it wasn't as simple as he made it sound. She turned in her arms to look at him, holding his gaze for a long quiet moment. Nina wanted to kiss him and fall into his arms for one night. But it couldn't happen that way, could it? "David..."<br><br>Her lips parted and her head tilted sligthly, but her eyes were torn and broken. "I don't know that...that I can turn things on and off like a faucet. Be together like that one night, and then just be...be all business the next day."<br><br>Nina felt things deeply. Her feelings were extreme, almost an all or nothing. She could fuck him like a beast with no emotion, and not miss it if it ever happened again, but he was right...she wanted more than that.&nbsp; But if she had that, could she let it go and not want it again? <br><br>She took a deep breath and let it out slowly, still never have left his arms. "David...I don't know if I can handle it." &nbsp;Or more importantly, handle not having it again. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-07-2006, 17:15:09</strong>
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				Smiling which seemed an odd thing to do considering her words god only knows what he was thinking but soon voiced it to her. "I thought of that, what I am talking about is physical and emotional love, and nobody said it had to only last a night nina I would make sure of that." He loved the feel of her trim form with his arms around her, and when she turned he kissed her on the lips and closed his eyes and sighed happily, then strangely enough hovered his hand over her flesh and a jolt went through him. Startled he blinked at her and scratched his chin, then finally he looked deep into her eyes with eys darker than hers and spoke. "All I'm asking is you give me a chance to give you what nobody else has or can right now, I might need it just as much as you who knows."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-07-2006, 17:56:33</strong>
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				How could this be happening? Nina didn't want to feel for him. She wanted to stay cold and aloof and uncaring and not take any risks. But David was just so warm, he melted any coolness she tried to have. And his lips on hers...his kiss went much deeper than just her lips. It dove into her and swam through her, making her body lean closer to his. She was ready to move away from him, to push him away even, when he said something. <br><br><em>I might need it just as much as you who knows.</em> Nina wasn't used to being needed. Even with Lucas she had felt that she cared for and needed him much more than he cared for or needed her. She had felt a bit like he could take her or leave her either way, despite the fact he cared for her. Even with her husband she hadn't felt needed or really wanted. She had been young and loved him very much, but again had felt like the girl in love with a man who wasn't nearly as into her. He had loved her, of that she was sure, but she didn't think it was on the same depth and level or with the same passion that Nina loved him. Both Lucas and her husband had been a bit cold. Different than David. <br><br>Instead of pushing him away she brought her hands to cup his face, and her lips to his, kissing him tenderly. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-07-2006, 18:01:37</strong>
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				David moaned into her kiss and ran his hands down her sides and over the curve of her ass and sighed happily. "I'll take that as a yes." Putting hands on her butt he lifted her up and carried over and sat her on a counter top, then slowly he kissed his way down her face taking his time, he started at her forehead and worked his way down to her chin. Then once he was done he did it over again kissing anywhere he had missed, and finally made his way down her neck nibbling and kissing, then to the very top most part of her chest giving it attention. After he got there he looked up to her tentatively.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-07-2006, 19:04:52</strong>
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				Nina returned his moan with one of her own. His hand traveliing her body sent a shiver coursing through her. She was terrified of what was going to happen tomorrow or the next day, terrified she was going to develop feelings for him and he was just going to be ripped from her, but she felt powerless to stop this. He was exactly what she needed, no matter how she tried to deny it. <br><br>The kisses all over her face inflamed her. She reached out with her hands to stroke his shoulders as he kissed her, and she wrapped her legs around his, her feet resting on the backs of his knees. She'd had a burning attraction to him, and now it was just burning brighter. She worried this might be too fast, but with as quickly as she could lose him, she didn't want to waste time. One of them could die tomorrow, and tonight could be all they had. That seemed like an overly dramatic thought, but with the situation and the life she now had, it was sadly realistic. <br><br>When he paused and looked at her, she brought her hands to the hem of her shirt and pulled it over her head in a smooth motion. She wanted him, and wanted him in so many ways. She wanted it tender and close, but also wanted to feel him violate her roughly. He inflamed every part of her, her emotional side and her physcial one as well. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ethereal Entity</strong> on <strong>20-07-2006, 16:52:43</strong>
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				David moaned slightly at her caresses on his shoulders and continued to kiss his way down her body, a small gasp escaping him as she pulled her shirt off but he seemed very pleased that she had. Her cleavage in full view now he moved hands around her back to unclasp her bra letting her breasts hang free, and then slowly he nibbled, suck, and licked them gently paying alot of attention to her nipples.<br><br>He was now hard and ready inside of his pants, a large bulge now there as he gazed at her wonderful and lean body, and after licking and teasing her breasts he kissed and nibbled his way down her stomach and chest. Thinking her on the counter wouldn't work he picked her up again and carried her into the living room and climbed onto the couch with clutched to him. Finally he looked down at her pants and grinned. "These will have to come off." As he said it he was already unbuttoning his to release his throbbing erection.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-07-2006, 17:32:43</strong>
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				Nina breathed deeply as he kissed and caressed her body, his hands and lips seeming to know exactly what she needed. He paid attention to every part of her, her stomach, her chest, and her very sensitive nipples. It was no long before she was breathing heavily, her passion fully inflamed. She reached out and entangled one hand in his lovely hair, gripping it and pulling him closer, guiding his mouth where she wanted it if he would let her. <br><br>When he picked her up and carried her to the living room she wrapped her legs around his waist and writhed gently, trying to get some stimulation through her jeans. He had made her so hot already, the ache in her core deep and throbbing. <br><br>As he told her that her pants would need to come off she grinned as well. She wanted him badly and wasn’t going to let propriety stand in the way. Yes, they had just met, yes, she’d had her heart ripped out and pissed on, but she wanted to live while she had the chance, and right now she felt very very alive. <br><br>Forgetting completely that Shogo could come in at anytime, she moved his hands away from his waistband. She moved her lips to his ear. “I’ll take off yours, you can take off mine.” She grabbed his earlobe with her teeth and bit it roughly, feeling almost like an animal. <br><br>If he let her, she unfastened and unzipped his pants, and reached in to pull out his hard mass. She wrapped her hand around it and kissed him forcefully as she pumped him slowly but firmly with her hand. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ethereal Entity</strong> on <strong>20-07-2006, 20:12:42</strong>
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				David moaned as she moved about his body and sighed when she grabbed his hair and pulled him closer pushing their lips together hard, for david he liked a little pain and blood with his sex so he didn't mind when she bit his earlobe. He nodded to her words and reached for her pants, a loud moan escaping him when she unfastened his pants and took his cock in her hand. The slow pumping motion she did made him grow even thicker and just a hair bit longer as well, and finally after slipping away from her for a brief moment he pulled her pants off then went for her underwear. Once off he layed her down gently on the couch and spread her legs, then kissed and nibbled his way down her body until he reached just above where he sweet vagina was. Slowly he spread her legs further apart and licked just around the edges of her sex and nibbled on the outside of her luscious lips, then finally after a minute or two of that torture he kissed her between the legs then plunged his tongue inside of her and moved it around wanting her to moan and become wet.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-07-2006, 08:30:26</strong>
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				&nbsp;Nina's lean lithe body stretched out before him on the couch. She writhed softly in anticipation of his attentions, and was not disappointed as he kissed and nibbled his way down her body. She had thoughts of guilt creeping into her mind at how easily it was proving to be to be sexual with him. She barely knew him. But the fires were awake and burning, and they needed fed. And if she didn't feed them today, either one or both of them could be dead tomorrow anyway. <br><br>One hand moved back to his hair, gripping it close at the roots. She didn't guide his movements, but at times she pulled him closer to her skin, especially when she felt his teeth. Nina was growing to like the intensity of the pain. When she was feeling that pleasure/pain mix, she wasn't feeling the other things she wanted to ignore. The other hand came to rest on his solid shoulder, raking it with her nails firmly. <br><br>She was breathing very heavily when he finally reached her sex, his journey down her body had been slow and teasing, and she wanted to feel his lips and tongue and skin on her more intimate parts. As he spread her legs further apart, she assisted him. Nina pulled her knees back and open, her new found flexibility leaving her well displayed to him. David continued to tease her though, nibbling around the edges of her sex, making her whimper softly and wiggle towards his mouth. Finally, after what seemed like ages, he finally delved into her sex with his tongue, moving it over her swelling clit and down to her canal where she was already starting to be slick with her sweet juices. <br><br>Nina called out loudly as he finally gave her the pleasure she sought. Her body shuddered with the stimulation, and she rocked her hips to meet his tongue, As he continued she could feel the pressure and the ache of her arousal building. What with the kissing as she sat on the counter and his prolonged attention to her on the couch, it would not be long before she released. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ethereal Entity</strong> on <strong>21-07-2006, 14:55:13</strong>
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				After a minute or two more of the teasing and tormenting of her sex he sighed and wiped his mouth off, then searching with one hand behind his back he picked up his glass of vodka and downed it in one huge gulp. Grinning happily he cupped his cock in his hand and rubbed the head of it against nina's opening and moaned at the wetness of her body.<br><br>David wasn't overly large but he was endowed for sure at least nine and a half inches in length, and quite thick as well so it all looked proportional which was a good thing he thought. After rubbing her with the head some more he finally slid himself inside of her his eyes fluttering at the feel of her tight vagina. His cock head throbbed in her and expanded making her wider and he slowly started to move with his hips as he drove himself in and out of her body.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-07-2006, 17:32:08</strong>
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				Nina had been poised on the edge of her climax, the rapture being so close, when he stopped and moved away to wipe his mouth. She grunted in frustration, her hips writhing. She brought her hands to her own flesh, cupping her breasts and squeezing them as she waited for him to return to her. He drank his vodka, and then moved closer. <br><br>She wet her lips and waited. Finally he brought his swollen cockhead to her tight canal. He teased her with it before finally moving to push inside of her. Nina moaned loudly as she felt herself stretch to accommodate him. He was large, but no so large that it was painful for her body. But she could definitely feel every bit of him as he moved in and out of her slowly, her opening sliding over every ridge and vein. <br><br>Nina kept her legs back and open, and rocked her hips to meet his movements. She wanted release badly and tensed herself around him, increasing her stimulation. It was approaching quickly again. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ethereal Entity</strong> on <strong>21-07-2006, 18:03:32</strong>
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				David was extremely happy to be where he was at now, ever since he had met nina he had had dirty thoughts about her, afterall she was a fine specimen of a woman even if she didn't know it. Her juices created it's own lubrication and feel of his soaked cock moving in and out of her drove him wild, a few moans escaping him as he fucked her nice and slow so he could feel all there was to feel and every sensation. While down there his hand reached up to play with her breasts and as her tight vagina gripped his cock and made him moan more. Sweat was slowly starting to form on his forehead and brow but he paid it no attention and enjoyed the sex.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-07-2006, 20:35:52</strong>
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				Her approach to release was moving forward rapidly, the never fully subsided feelings rushing to full strength again. Her body rolled and writhed slowly under his hands as she felt the pressure building, and the tingling ache in her sex intensify.<br><br>Soon she was writhing faster, her body undulating under his ministrations. He was playing her like an instrument, coaxing a blissfully erotic song from her. She gasped softly and audibly, a little vocal cry each time. It was exquisite torture how he moved her forward. She cold probably tense her legs and hips and force it to happen suddenly, but she wanted it to be all David. She didn't want to force it forward, she wanted to let him choose the song, let him pull it from her.<br><br>She felt it coming like a tidal wave. It was far off and she could feel the distant rumble of it as it approached. Nina knew it was going to be very intense. Again she resisted tensing her muscles and tried to stay relaxed as it approached. <br><br>It was closer, she could feel the power of it as it approached, tingles and fire rippling over her. Then suddenly it crashed upon her and she exploded into climax, calling out loudly and almost sobbing in her cries. She grabbed the couch behind her head and held on as her body arched towards him and shuddered with each pulse of her release. She rolled and rocked as it ran over her, over and over again, her crying out with each wave.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ethereal Entity</strong> on <strong>21-07-2006, 20:40:50</strong>
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				A mischevious grin crossed his lips as he moved in and out of her wonderful sex and leaned forward to kiss her on the lips a few times then nibble on her earlobe, her climax made him cry out once as well as her juices flowed around him and made it even more wonderful but david was still a long ways off it seemed. Pinching her nipples he licked her stomach and nibbled on her her skin as she came wanting to heighten the experience and even bit into her a little drawing blood.<br><br>Slowly he picked up the pace and concentrated the thrust of his hips they they fucked nice and slow still and david moaned a few times signaling he was drawing closer now as well. Soon he was pumping into her furiously hard and rough like and after a few minutes he cryed out as he came, his body covered with sweat that rolled down his body as he spurted his thick and hot seed into her and nearly collapsed on top of her.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-07-2006, 20:53:30</strong>
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				Just when she didn't think things could be more intense he made them so. When he leaned forward to kiss her she bit at his lips and kissed him forecefully. As he moved to her ear and her stomach and the rest of her skin, she writhed and cried out, never slowing in her waves of pleasure that were washing over her. The pain of the bite that drew a lttle blood made her cry turn more gutteral. She was at the height of pleasure and the pain just made it all that much more intense of an experience. <br><br>Just when she thought things were dying down, he increased his pace, clearly nearing his own release. Nina opened her eyes, wanting to watch his face. He pumped into her harder and more furiously until evenutally he reached his peak and exploded into her. She could feel his cock pulsing as it filled her with jet after jet of the hot sticky fluid. <br><br>She wrapped her legs aroudnd him, embracing him. If he leaned forward she did the same with her arms, and kissed his lips passionately. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ethereal Entity</strong> on <strong>21-07-2006, 21:00:56</strong>
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				Grinning he sighed and kissed her back then untangled himself from between her legs and pulled her closer and held her close as his eyes fluttered and he nearly went to sleep, not because he didn't care for him but he was very tired from work and from having such awesome sex. Soon he started stroking the flesh on her arm and he closed one eye and muttered sleepily. "You were wonderful." Kissing her cheek he closed the other eye and rested as he held her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-07-2006, 21:12:59</strong>
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				Nina was a little taken aback by his affection and openess. She wasn't sure how to react. She knew how she <em>wanted</em> to react, she wanted to just let him inside of her soul like she had let him inside of her body, but if she let him in and lost him...<br><br>She held him close and closed her eyes, feeling the warmth of his skin on hers. relishing the weight of his body as it pressed her to the couch. The soft stroking on her arm sweet and tender and pulled her deeper into the moment, as did him calling her 'wonderfu'. Nina didn't speak, she was confused and terrified but at the same time it felt so right and so good. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ethereal Entity</strong> on <strong>21-07-2006, 21:53:37</strong>
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				David seemed very happy for nina to be in his arms as he smiled and kissed her cheek again then slipped off into a deep sleep hoping she would do the same, he was tired both mentally and physically as well and right now had nothing left to offer anyone. <br><br>A few hours later he awoke and stroked nina's hair and wiggled around then glanced around the room and sighed softly, a large yawn escaping his lips as he stretched as best he could and continued to stroke nina soothingly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>22-07-2006, 08:44:28</strong>
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				&nbsp;David's breathing became deep and regular as he held her in his arms. She did feel safe in them for the moment, like he was wrapping her up in a shield. <br><br>Nina had not really slept well since the night she had seen the murder. Every time she closed her eyes in the quiet of the night she was reminded of the blood and the gore and the horrors that were so new to her. Maybe one day she would be seasoned to it, like these agents, but for now she was drowning in it. Her dreams were plagued with the feeling of being chased, being hunted down like prey. Never could she run far enough or fast enough. They always knew right where she was, and seemed to anticipate her every move. <br><br>But not this night. <br><br>Nina felt herself lulled to sleep by David's slumber. Tonight her mind was empty, soothed by his presence for some strange reason. She slept long and deep and silent, and her mind took the much needed rest. His occasional comforting strokes during the night only assisted in pushing her deeper into a safe place. Nina slept.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ethereal Entity</strong> on <strong>24-07-2006, 14:38:09</strong>
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				David awoke the next morning damn near freezing especially since he had no clothes on and quickly jumped up and untangled himself from nina to take a shower and put some clothes on. Once this was done he made coffee and sipped it slowly as he watched nina sleep on, his dark gaze staying fixed on her as if she was something he couldn't quite figure out.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-07-2006, 19:51:12</strong>
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				Nina barely stirred as David awoke and left the couch, she was too far into her deep sleep and too much in need of the rest. She curled up in a ball as she grew cold, but did not wake for a good hour after he left her. But eventually she did stir, the chill in the air getting to her. She woke slowly and sat up, looking around a little confused for a moment. <br><br>When she saw David she smiled shyly, and the events of the night before came back to her. She was nude on the couch, right in the middle of everything. She was confident enough to not care if David watched her nude, she knew she was in glorious shape now, but Shogo was staying her as well. "Good Morning." leaned over and grabbed her jeans, slipping them on, and then walked over to the counter where her t-shirt had been stripped off. <br><br>She was full of mixed feelings. She liked David quite a bit. Despite the appearance that might put some other people off, though Nina was finding it sexier all the time, he was very kind. Though she knew he was a rattlesnake and struck quickly and fiercely when needed. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-07-2006, 20:15:51</strong>
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				David grinned at nina then yawned and stretched and glanced around the house before looking to nina and busting out laughing for no reason at all or so it seemed. Wiping tears from his eyes he chuckled some more and looked to her again. "I'm sorry I just can't wait to see your reaction when you meet Jamal, oh him and Daniel as well there hilarious, but anyway their going with us to china so get ready we leave soon."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-07-2006, 20:34:47</strong>
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				Nina nodded, smiling softly at his laughter. It was nice to hear him laugh, she always liked the sound of a man laughing. It was one of those things that just couldn't be substituted by anything else. It was one of those things that she often missed as she sat alone in her apartment the past years. "Alright, it won't take me long. I can't wait to meet them."<br><br>Nina fixed herself a cup of coffee with a splash or two of brandy. She took a drink, letting the liquid wake her. She turned to leave, but stopped and turned back to David. Feeling much more bold than she had in a long time, she walked up to him and kissed him deeply before turning once again and dissapearing with her coffee to shower and change. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-07-2006, 20:39:30</strong>
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				Chuckling again he sighed and yawned then raised a brow as she walked away after she kissed him. "Thanks, made my day." Giving her a wink he groaned and cracked his neck and back and layed down on the arm chair waiting for her to be through, then spent a little while talking to shogo when he came in and sat down.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-07-2006, 20:49:05</strong>
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				Nina smiled to herself as she walked away. She'd <em>made his day</em>. Whether or not she really had was beside the point, it was a nice thing of him to say. It made her blush bright red that she had done that and he had said that, but still...it made her feel warm. <br><br>As she showered though, her smile gradually drifted away. What was she doing...why was she opening up to him. Hadn't she learned after her husband and Lucas? Having the new agents around, Jamal and Daniel...that wasn't going to help. Already when David had said the one's name was 'Daniel' she'd had a stab of sadness. That had been her husband's name. But she would deal with it. What choice did she have?<br><br>Nina dressed in a pair of chocolate brown suede pants with a thick clunky black belt that showed off her small waist, and a knit black pullover 3/4 sleeve top that was form fitting with a scoop neck. She experimented with her short hair a little, smoothing out the curls and giving it a 'wet look'. Her make-up was a little heavier on the eyes than normal, but no where near how she had worn it to the club the evening before. <br><br>Nina gathered her luggage and hauled it downstairs, ready to leave when the word was given. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-07-2006, 21:08:40</strong>
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				The two of them looked up when nina entered the downstairs area again and david gave her a smile then his eyes went to the door as he heard familiar voices from outside drifting in through the window. "Get ready here they come." Grinning he gave her a wink and yawned.<br><br>Soon laughter and rough housing could be heard outside followed by a few bangs and curses by the two people that approached the house. The door opened and two men entered the house their attention else where though as they stepped inside. One was a reasonably tall black man who was toned and well muscled perfect for his frame with neat corn rows for hair that had colorful beads on the end, and the man had goatee that was neatly trimmed and seemed to add character to him and made him look serious which he was far from most of the time. Of course the black man was Jamal, the one david had told nina about and thought so funny. The second man was about the same size maybe six foot two and a half and damn good looking or so some said, he was very well muscled and slightly bulky weighing at least two hundred and ten pounds which made him both strong and fast. He was naturally tanned which went perfectly with the rest of him, his eyes a beautiful chocolate brown and his hair a perfect blend of medium brown, with natural highlights of caramel, bronze, and light brown. This was Daniel Zeeman who david had spoke of and he wore his hair long to his shoulders, but was up in a ponytail right now which showed off his face really well, a small dimple in his chin softened his features and he wore a big smile on his face.<br><br>Jamal was showing something to daniel and soon you could hear what as so funny ans what they were talking about. "Yo and check this man, this is what my new message for the cell phone and answering machine will be, this shit is fucking hilarious man listen." Both of them were laughing as a black man's voice drifted out of the device and said. 'Damn nigga, get off the mother fucking phone nigga bye'. Dying laughing they finally looked at the three and grinned.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>24-07-2006, 21:31:17</strong>
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				Nina watched in amusement as the two men entered the house a bit like a tornado. It wasn't hard to figure out who Jamal was, and who Daniel was. A small smile curled her lips as she watched and listened to them, finding her eyes drawn to Daniel. He was definitely good looking. Very good looking. But looks could only go so far, and they could be deceptive. Of course maybe her eyes just kept being drawn to him because of his name. <br><br>Not wanting to appear as if she were staring, and not wanting to get caught if she was, she averted her eyes, moving them back to David and giving him a warmer smile. After that she uncomfortably moved her deep dark orbs about the room, waiting to be introduced or instructed to head to the car.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-07-2006, 22:05:57</strong>
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				David died laughing when the two came in and they played the message on jamal's little device. Walking over he gave them both a hug and then sat down and pulled out a cigarette and lit it and inhaled sighing softly. <br><br>Even shogo who was normally very serious and deadly smiled and laughed at their antics then drifted back into his normal self and leaned back in his chair.<br><br>Jamal looked at nina and grinned showing off perfect white teeth then raised a brow as david hugged him. "What the fuck man I'm not gay." Laughing he smacked david on the back and then held his hand out to nina to shake. "Greetings nina, nice to meet I'm Jamal Jackson, actually Agent Jackson but just call me Jamal more friendly like." Giving her a playful wink he sighed and sat beside david. "Well nigga we ready, so know what time our plane leaves?"<br><br>Daniel laughed and grinned at everyone then felt nina's eyes on him and flicked chocolate brown eyes to her and smiled. Once he had been hugged and talked to david he moved over and held out a large tanned hand. "Hello nina, if you don't mind me calling you that, name's Daniel Zeeman or Agent Zeeman which ever you like best." Sitting down himself he stretched and scratched his chin.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-07-2006, 17:53:24</strong>
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				Nina accepted Agent Jackson’s hand with a smile, slipping her smaller one into his and shaking it firmly. “It’s very nice to meet you, Jamal.”<br><br>Next was Daniel. She had a feeling he’d caught her looking, and reddened the slightest bit when he turned to her. She knew he probably had no idea about her husband, Lucas hadn’t until she told him, in fact none of these four probably knew. But how do you bring up with someone they share the name of your dead spouse? As with Jamal, she slipped her small hand into his larger paw and shook firmly. “And it’s nice to meet you…Daniel.”<br><br>The name felt strange on her lips. To actually be calling someone else by that name seemed strange. She reached up to tuck the sides of her short hair behind her ears, and told herself it was just a name, and she needed to stop obsessing over it. Her eyes flicked to him one again as he moved to the couch and stretched out. It would help if he weren’t so damn attractive.<br><br>Not knowing what else to do, Nina turned to David, a smile crossing her face when she looked at him. “Would you like me to make another pot of coffee? Or will we be leaving shortly.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-07-2006, 20:00:04</strong>
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				David smiled as they introduced themselves to nina then sat down and chilled out a little all except for Jamal which was normal. Sighing he shrugged to the question and scratched his chin while smoking. "Fuck if I know, we wait for a call from the boss, in the meantime there's drinks in the fridge." Looking to nina he returned the smile and shook his head. "A little late in the day I think, take a seat or find something to do to pass the time."<br><br>Jamal groaned then sighed softly and pulled a black and mild from his pocket and joined david in smoking letting the sweet aroma surround him. "Well shit sounds good to me, hey is there any hennessy? Anyway here rake this shit, we was given that the other day I think it's for her." Jamal pointed to nina and smiled at her.<br><br>Daniel didn't seem to do much that was unhealthy and instead of sticking around he went to the kitchen and got himself a glass of sweet tea then sat back down and watched the others. But soon enough he was talking to shogo who had moved his way and started the conversation.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-07-2006, 20:28:27</strong>
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				Nina raised her eyebrows curiously as Jamal mentioned something was for her. If he had said what it was, she had missed it. Not knowing if he was joking or what, she just smiled in return. If he had something for her, she was confident he would give it to her. <br><br>Since no one seemed to know when they would be leaving, and she was just supposed to kill time, she decided to fix herself a drink. She went with a bloody Mary, and would fix a drink for anyone who wanted one. Eventually she settled into whatever open spot there was, and sat back, crossing her legs. She just listened to the chatter of the men, looking around at the four of them, but at two in particular. David and Daniel. <br><br>It suddenly hit Nina how at ease she was in all of their presence. When this all started over a month ago she would be hiding in another room, or be staring in her lap shyly. While she wasn't yet Miss Congeniality, she was much more confident than she used to be. She did not feel self-conscious much at all anymore, at least not where casual conversation was concerned. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-07-2006, 20:58:52</strong>
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				David grinned at Jamal and nodded his head chuckling at the man's antics as he usually did, then he raised abrow at mention of something for nina and reached out his hand for it. Sighing he cracked his neck and smoked then replied softly. "Get me a glass if you would Jamal."<br><br>Jamal smiled and started to get up then handed david the packet of stuff and nodded his head to david then disappeared into the kitchen and came back moments later with two glasses. "Here." Handing it to david he sat down and yawned then downed some of the hennessy and sighed happily.<br><br>Daniel talked to shogo for a while then broke off and drank his tea then finally moved over to nina and spoke to her softly. "So are you from chicago?"<br><br>Shogo got up and left through the back doing god knows what.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-07-2006, 21:17:54</strong>
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				Nina watched curiously with her dark hues as Jamal handed something to David. She wasn't sure exactly what it was that was passed, but didn't concern herself too much with it, despite her curiosity. It wasn't anything of hers from Chicago; she could only guess that those things had been put in storage somewhere. Whatever it was, if it was meant for her, she would get it sooner or later if it was important. If it wasn't brought up before they left, she would ask David on the way to the car. <br><br>Nina turned towards the movement out of the side of her vision to see Daniel moving to sit near her. She smiled gently as he spoke softly. With her answer she spoke in the same tone as he did, which wasn't that far off from her normal tone. "Yes, well, not originally. Originally I'm from Texas. I've lived in Chicago for a little while."<br><br>She turned slightly to face him, recrossing her legs towards him. He was very good looking, and she felt a bit of her old shyness creep back over her, along with a blush. She tried to temper it and push it back as best she could, raising a wall. It was difficult though. Nina had let the wall down for David, and was finding it hard to resurrect.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-07-2006, 15:34:18</strong>
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				David took his glass from jamal and downed some and grinned at the black man then flicked his gaze to nina and took the package, then after a while he opened it and looked it over and handed it to nina with instructions when he let it go. "You are now this anita blake on there, stick to that name no matter where you are and who your with, this is very important plus there's some more info for your new life memorize it." Sighing he scratched his chin and leaned back drinking his drink.<br><br>Jamal grinned back at david then watched shogo leave then gave an amused face as daniel started chatting with nina. Stretching out he yawned and rubbed his eyes then layed back on the&nbsp; love seat.<br><br>Daniel smiled then flicked his gaze to david as he talked to nina waiting for him to be done so he could finish. Watching nina closely he finally smiled and nodded. "I see, it's a great place I think, I'm from St. Louis myself."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-07-2006, 15:50:10</strong>
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				Nina looked over when David handed her the package. She accepted it and looked it over. No longer Vanessa, now she was Anita. She looked up with a small amused smile. "Anita Blake...isn't that a character in a series of novels?" She thumbed through it briefly, but decided to save it for the trip to the airport, she would give it a more detailed look then. She didn't want to be rude, and looked back at Daniel. <br><br>"Chicago a great place? I used to think that I guess. I chose to move there over a lot of other places. My neighborhood was interesting." She sipped her drink and looked down as she thought about her apartment and how she had loved it for so long, before the illusion of security was shattered. Deciding she didn't want to dwell on that she looked back at Daniel, her eyes flicking over the dimple in his chin. "Never been to St. Louis. What is it like?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-07-2006, 16:40:04</strong>
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				David grinned back and nodded and sipped his drinnk. "Yes I believe it is, and I love that series as well, anita blake is one hot ass woman!" Chuckling he looked to jamal and grinned then scratched his head and stretched out some more. <br><br>Sighing softly he chuckled at nina's comment and grinned back at david while keeping his gaze on the window for somne reason, perhaps he could sense or hear something nobody else could but he didn't say anything so maybe it was alright afterall.<br><br>Laughing at the others he chuckled and nodded to david. "That she is." Grinning he sipped his tea and shrugged then finally replied. "Like any other big city, large and full of crime just not as much, where did you live in texas?"<br><br>Outside a car door closed and seven people got out of the big truck parked a little ways down the street, and before long seven men dressed in camo and black hit the house hard without warning, of course it was the mafia but these guys seemed more professional somehow. Guns went off sending bullets shells everywhere as they hit both the front and the back of the house, leaving little time for the agents inside to react which of course was the plan all along.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-07-2006, 17:09:11</strong>
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				Nina was ready to answer Daniel about Texas, feeling a little homesick for it, when the cacaphony of bullets and shattering windows erupted around them. The sound of the windows shattering really hit her hard, she was swept back to the night in her apartment when the first attempt was made on her life. If not for the training she had been put through at the compound, she would have froze. <br><br>Instead she dove for the floor, icy fear running through her veins and threatening to slow her. She fought against it and kept moving. Her heart had stopped for a moment, but was now racing, pounding in her ears. They weren't safe anywhere, not even a safe house. The realization of that was heavy. Not only had she not been safe in her apartment in Chicago, but the security of this place had been ripped away as well. Could they never breathe easy?<br><br>Her eyes darted about for her purse as she sheilded her head with her arms from falling glass. Finally spying it, she scrambled for her it. In her dive she had inadvertantly kicked it away, but it was within reach. With shaking hands she dug in it for her largest gun, pulling it out and rolling on her back with it pointed in the air. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-07-2006, 20:39:18</strong>
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				David had apparently not heard the car door slamming outside as he was unprepared for the gun battled that ensued. He did managed to get his fully automatic glock out but not before he took four bullets that had come through the windows, two hitting him in the chest, one in his left shoulder and one hitting him in the right upper arm. He heard shouts outside and some cheering so obviously the enemy saw them, but he was still in shock at the ease they had caught them off guard and taken advantage of it. Firing out through the windows he saw shadows draw closer to the windows and hoped he had hit someone then winced and groaned a he was hit in the back by another bullet from somebody who had come through the back entrance. "Abita stay the fuck down." David screamed at her over the noise.<br><br>Jamal was as surprised as david seemed to be because he had thought he had heard something a minute earlier and managed to pull his gun out and shoot the man who came through the back after david had been hit. But he wasn't perfect and did manage to get shot thrre time in the process by bullets flying through the windows. Soon though he was on his feet and moving over to help david get up and try to clear the house.<br><br>Daniel had got hit in the neck and passed through the outer layer of flesh in his neck, and now the whole left side of his neck was covered in blood and dripping on the floor, but it didn't seem to be fatal or faze him as he looked at nina, then watched as david got him and his face turned cold and angry. He also shot at the man who had come through the back motioned for nina to stay put as he got closer to the windows and fired out into the yard.<br><br>Shogo who was outside near the pool area managed to suffer the least amount of damage and was currently disarming and slaughtering two of the men who had run across him. He heard the shouting inside and frowned to himself then drew the blade down his back and his handgun and went around the house.<br><br>The men were very happy they had caught the agents off guard and cheered when then they saw people fall to the floor inside of the house, but their targert was nina conners and no one else so they immediately hit the house hard again with bullets drawing closer this time. Despite the fact nina had a gun and thought she was good they were soon inside the house and spraying bullets all around like crazy so there wad doubt she would be hit in the affray.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-07-2006, 22:12:08</strong>
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				More blood. And just had Nina had feared could happen, it was David. She had to grit her teeth to not call out to him, and her eyes filled with tears of worry and of anger. She didn’t know if he was wearing a vest or not, but even if he was, the shot in his arm would not be blocked by it. And then there was another shot in his back, and her body jerked at the sight of it as if she had taken it as well. He called to her to stay down, so she did, and pulled herself along the floor to a spot by the wall next to the couch. <br><br>From her vantage point she could see Jamal moving to help David, but not without taking three shots of his own. This attack was much more viscous and thought out. She pulled her knees to her chest and held her gun at the ready, her hands shaking. She rest her arms on her knees, and that helped some, but this amount of noise and the smell of the shot and the blood affected her. Unlike these men she was not seasoned. <br><br>Daniel was the next one she noticed. He had been hit in the neck, thank god in the left and not the right, but the blood was running everywhere. Daniel did not seem slowed one bit, he just seemed angry. He was also motioning for her to stay put, and she nodded quickly to show she understood. <br><br>Before long the house was filled with even more bullets and chaos. Nina shrunk back into the wall, her dark eyes wide with fear, but she did not lower her gun. She remembered Lucas’s instructions, and did her best to follow them. Nina shot at any unfriendly face she saw, but in the commotion had no idea if she hit or not.&nbsp; <br><br>The bullets were everywhere. They whizzed by at incredible speed. She watched in horror as a spray of bullet holes appeared in the wall next to her, heading in her direction. Nina tried to dodge forward to lay down flat on the floor but was too late. White hot burning pierced her in what seemed like a hundred places. In reality she was shot four times, left shoulder, upper left arm, left thigh, and the one that really affected her, right below her ribcage on her left side. Blood spurted from each wound to spray the carpet in front of her, and she felt the wet warmth quickly soaking her clothing. <br><br>Nina fell to the floor, her mouth gaping as she struggled to breath through the pain. Unlike the agents, she had no vest, and the wound to her torso was incapacitating her. She was in too much pain to scream, and didn’t have the energy to if she wasn’t. Her eyes were wide with fear as she brought her hand to her face and saw it was crimson with her own blood. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-07-2006, 15:16:40</strong>
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				David groaned as he tryed to move further back into the house and just then realized how bad he had been hit, but was damn thankful for jamal's help when he came over and soon hefted his gun and fired back. A low growl trickled from his lips as he watched helplessly as nina was fired upon and nearly fell to the floor while he body was covered in her own blood. Glaring at the men who were now inside the house he fired back at them hitting one in the head and covering the wall behind him with pieces of bone and meat. This was not good nina had no protection on and needed medical attention right now, sighing he managed to sit up and yell while firing back at the enemy with renewed vigor.<br><br>Jamal cursed and fired back as well gasping when he saw nina take four bullets and rop almost completely to the floor. Ducking back down the hall he retrieved a pump action shotgun and fired back at the men with no fear on his face and cursed them out loud. "Fucking pussy ass mother fuckers, come out and fight like men you fucking crackers!" It seemed jamal was thrilled and not scared at all perhaps even enjoying himself but surely not.<br><br>A whush and shogo appeared through one of the windows and immediately fired at the man on the other side of the room, spraying him with uzi fire but where the hell had he gotten the fucking gun? It seemed shogo was full of surprises and soon had taken all but two of the men who had hit the house. Covered in blood but with a smile on his face he went over and pulled david to his feet.<br><br>Daniel growled as well and took out the other two men with his pistol and finally leaned against the wall and took a deep breath trying to catch his breath. Flicking his gaze to nina his eyes widened and he immediately got up and went over to her and lifted her up in his arms and looked to everyone else. "We need to get her to a fucking hospital!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-07-2006, 16:08:04</strong>
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				Everything grew quiet. For Nina it was like it was in the movies. All she could see was her blood red hand, and all she could hear was a heartbeat in her ears. Out of the peripherals of her vision she could see debris still flying, could feel the air heat up with the bodies and bullets consuming it, but it was all far far away. <br><br>As she collapsed the rest of the way to the floor in a pool of her own blood, she wondered if she would be seeing Daniel, her husband Daniel, soon. The pain had been intense as she was initially hit, but it had left her as her body went into shock. Now there was just an all over sense of sluggishness. It was getting hard to breathe, like one of her lungs was being crushed. Her mind didn’t make the jump to the fact her lung might have been pierced, or that she might have internal bleeding, or that it could be physical stress…it just was what it was.&nbsp; <br><br>It had all been sort of floaty and surreal, but when Agent Daniel scooped her up she was jarred back to reality. The noise and chaos came back, as did her awareness of her surroundings. She looked at him and coughed, blood spraying on his chest and neck. In her state she wasn’t thinking, and reached up to wipe it away, but used her bloody hand, just making a bigger smear. <br>David. She tried to turn her head to look for him, but felt like she was encased in honey and her movements were lethargic and slow. He had been hit. As had been Daniel. As had everyone. It didn’t look good. She turned her dark eyes up to Agent Daniel as if to ask if they were going to be alright.&nbsp; <br><br>David. She tried to turn her head to look for him, but felt like she was encased in honey and her movements were lethargic and slow. He had been hit. As had been Daniel. As had everyone. It didn’t look good. She turned her dark eyes up to Agent Daniel as if to ask if they were going to be alright.&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-07-2006, 16:32:45</strong>
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				Everyone managed to get to their feet and david smiled at shogo after he helped him then looked around and walked over taking nina from daniel's arms. Starting to walk forward his world a damn near blur from the wounds he had taken, but still he managed to get outside and surbey the area then lifted nina inside the big SUV and climbed up in the driver's seat.<br><br>The rest of the gang groaned and brushed themselves off and followed david outside jamal staying close in case he dropped but was glad he didn't. Everyone seemed worried about him driving but said nothing as they drove to the local hospital. The next thing nina would remember is waking up in a hospital bed covered in bandages with a nurse and doctor leaning over her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-07-2006, 17:50:05</strong>
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				Nina was very grateful that David took her in his arms. She was not feeling right at all. It wasn’t exactly pain, or discomfort, other than the fact she couldn’t breathe well, but just a feeling that things weren’t as they should be. It was a very very scary feeling, but David made it better. Still, when she looked at him the fear was clear in her eyes. She was disappointed he put her down to drive, but even through her injuries she got a sense that he wouldn’t trust anyone else to get her to the hospital. But she didn’t have long to contemplate it as things went black….<br><br>Another hospital. This is where things had started a little more than a month ago. Her getting shot at and waking up in a hospital bed. So many things had happened and changed since then, and it felt like it had happened long ago. <br><br>Nina blinked slowly several times. Her eyelids felt heavy, as if they were made of cement. Eventually she was able to hold them open and bring her blurry vision into focus. She looked at the doctor and nurse and parted her lips to speak. <i>Is David alright</i> She didn’t know if the words made it from her brain to her lips or not, and waited for one of them to say something. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-07-2006, 18:55:40</strong>
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				The doctor was was looking her her injuries over smiled to himself as nina awoke then looked to the nurse who disappeared and returned with none other than Daniel in tow. Finally clearing his throat he poked nina to make her stay awake and finally said. "It is good to see you moving miss blake, very good indeed, you are lucky to be doing so good with all you have went through." Moving out of the way he let daniel move to her side.<br><br>The left side of daniel's neck was covered in a very large bandage as he made his way over and managed a big smile for then leaned against the wall beside her bed and sighed softly. "I knew you would make but david had his doubts, I'm just glad your alright and not dead, it's been a week since the attack and we were getting worried, how do you feel?" His gorgeous brown eyes searched her face for a moment then he took her hand and gave it a squeeze.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-07-2006, 19:12:45</strong>
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				The doctor called her Miss Blake. <i>Miss Blake…</i> For a moment Nina didn’t remember that right before the attack she had been handed a new identity. But it came back to her quickly as she continued to wake up, not just in the literal sense, but as her mind became clearer with the passing seconds. . <i>”…you are lucky to be doing so good with all you have went through…”</i> So she was doing well…that was good. <br><br>Her body felt weak, but mostly she felt alright. Mentally she started at her feet and went up her body. The only pains were a slight ache in her side, and an ache in her head, and a burning where the ivy was stuck in her arm. <br><br>The doctor moved, and Daniel appeared. It was good to see Daniel. A soft smile tugged at the corners of her lips. He was a familiar face, and a handsome one at that. She listened to his words without speaking for a moment, still pulling herself out of what she guessed must have been a kind of coma if it had been a week. <br><br>David had thought she wouldn’t make it. That tempered her smile a little, the corners of her mouth lessening in there curve by a fraction of an inch. It was good to hear he was alive, but it was a bit disappointing to hear he hadn’t had faith in her. But apparently they were all worried. Of course they would be. She was their key testimony. <br><br>When he squeezed her hand her smile returned. She wet her lips to answer him. “I feel alright. Achey, kind of weak…thirsty.” &nbsp;Her throat felt dry and a little raw. She wondered if they hadn’t been feeding her oxygeon, that often dried out the throat. ”Is everyone alright? David? Jamal? Shogo?” &nbsp;Her eyes flicked to the bandage on his neck. “You?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-07-2006, 19:22:40</strong>
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				Handing her a glass of water from the cart the nurse brought in he let her get a drink before he replied, then cleared his throat and touched his neck conciously and sighed softly. "Everyone is alive just let me say that, I don't want to worry you or scare you but david is in the worse shape besides you, he's pretty banged up and everyone is like me fine as ever I guess." Yanwing he scratched his chin and squeezed her hand again. "David is up on the next floor and roughing it, they got him pretty good but he's alive, although he will never be the same I'm afraid given his wounds." Running fingers through his hair he looked at her worriedly hoping he hadn't went to far. "We can see him later you just have to stay another day I think." Giving her a friendly wink he kissed her hand soothingly in a comforting gesture and smiled.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-07-2006, 19:53:37</strong>
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				“Thank you.” She accepted the water and drank carefully. She closed her eyes as the cool water soothed her throat, and then opened them to hand the glass back. <br><br>At first she felt a wave of relief when he said that everyone was alive like he was. He didn’t look too bad, a bandage, but up and walking and looking healthy. But when he said he didn’t want to worry or scare her…he did. And it just got worse when he said it was David. He was in worse shape than her. <br><br>Nina felt a chill, and her eyes moistened a little, but she took a deep breath and told herself to stay tough until she knew what was going on. He was alive. But she had a very bad feeling when Daniel said David would never be the same. So many good people had died because they were protecting her, all of the policemen, Hawk and the other agents…and now something was really wrong with David. <br><br>Daniel’s wink and soothing kiss of her hand was very much appreciated, and she returned his smile softly. She had been ready to ask him what specifically was wrong with David, but wouldn’t disrespect the effort he was making to comfort her. He really was amazingly sweet, and calmed her greatly. <br><br>Instead of asking about David, she asked about the case. “Who will be taking over then? You?” She guessed it might be him, since he was the one here to see her, and there was a glint of hopefulness in her eyes. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-07-2006, 22:23:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				A soft sigh escaped his lips as he glanced around her room and saw the flowers he had sent when she was unconcious but said nothing of it to her. He nodded his head to her thanks then watched her closely, trying to figure out what she was thinking, and wondering how much it had effected her to hear the news about david. She did seem alot happier at the end though and he wondered why but let it go and answered the question. "No I won't, but I am still assigned here, david can't come back for a while even then he's limited on what he can do, but the good news is we're leaving as soon as you get out and hopefully want have to worry about it." Giving her a wink he squeezed her hand and grinned as he popped his neck and back.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>27-07-2006, 22:42:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina wondered who would be taking over, and how long Daniel would be on the case. The agents were running through her fingers like water. Lucas hadn't even been with her the longest, he had been in Japan much of the time, others had been with her. It was unsettling to always have someone new around, and made things feel less secure. <br><br>Her body was weak, and she could tell she had been laying down for a week. She moved to sit up higher, pulling on Daniel's hand for extra support, just because he still held it. She winced slightly at the pain in her side, but succeeded in pulling herself to more of a sitting position. <br><br>Now that she was sitting she looked around the room with a small sigh. It was a typical hospital room. There were even flowers. She couldn't imagine who on earth they might be from, and didn't think to ask Daniel. Her eyes drifted back to Daniel. "How long do you think you'll be on the case?" Nina didn't know why, maybe it was just his name, but he was comforting. It didn't hurt that he was gorgeous, but that wasn't everything. There was just an air about him that made her feel better. <br><br>She wanted to ask about David, but in a very selfish way she really didn't want to know how bad it was. She felt very guilty for that, and already felt guilty he had been hurt because of her. They all had. Nina figured when they saw him tomorrow she would find out the truth. Hopefully he wouldn't hate her. But it would be okay if he did if it meant he woudl heal...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-07-2006, 15:01:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Watching her curiously he sighed and looked around the room himself and was thankful she didn't ask about the flowers he might just have blushed. Scratching his chin he thought about all that had happened and what was in store for them now, he wondered why anita asked him if he was going to stay and why it seemed he thought to mean so much to her. He thought she was pretty and had some life in her strong and abled, which was a big turn on for him of course and only heightened the attraction he felt for her. "I don't know hopefully a long time, they have replaced everyone but me who was assigned, mostly due to injuries which is sad beacuse I happened to like our bunch." Running fingers through his hair he helped her up and offered her water again.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>28-07-2006, 19:18:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina accepted the water, and drank. As refreshing as the water was, and as much as it soothed her throat, it wasn't what she wanted. As her body and mind continued to wake from their slumber, the craving awoke.<br><br>A week. If she had been out a week, it meant she had been without alcohol. Detoxed. In the past when she had tried to quit she had only made it about three days. After three days she'd always had to give in, the withdrawal symptoms had affected her work to much. But now she had no work, and her body was clean. There would be no more physical withdrawals. But the psychological ones would be bad. But if there was ever the chance to quit...<br><br>She still wanted a drink. <br><br>As she held the glass she noticed there was a slight tremor to her hands. It wasn't as bad as it had been in the past, but it had been a week already. Probably the worst of the shakes would be over, and the pain medication might be soothing them as well. Had the doctors noticed anything? Had their been symptoms of her withdrawal as she lay unconscious?<br><br>But she wanted a drink. The idea of this being a chance to quit made her heart rate rise, causing the monitor next to her to beat a faster. What about one last 'good-bye' drink? Should she really never have it again? Could she go without it?<br><br>Nina looked over at Daniel, he was speaking, and she worked on paying attention to him and hiding the panic and anxiety. Also symptoms of psychological withdrawal. At his words she gave him a strained smile. "David had told me how fun you and Jamal were. I was looking forward to it. A little levity might have been right nice." &nbsp;Her smile faded and she took a deep breath. "I'm sorry y'all got injured. I'm sorry your friends were hurt."<br>&nbsp; <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-07-2006, 20:37:51</strong>
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				Daniel was aware of her not listening to him at first and her far away thoughts but didn't know what they were caused by, for all he knew it was the shock of everything put together that was just now dawning on her. Sighing he squeezed her hand and closed one eye he was so fucking tired and he just wanted to sleep and nothing more. "Yeah I know Jamal might come back but I don't know." <br><br>Soon the nurse came back in and looked at the two and smiled then gave her full attention to anita. "Sorry miss blake but time for your meds, you need to rest anyway and this will knock you out good." Soon the IV had her meds running through it and within minutes she would be lost to the world.<br><br>The next thing anita would remember is a rustle sounding through her room and the squeak of a wheelchair as david rolled himself inside and joined the other four agents in the room which included daniel.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>28-07-2006, 21:30:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When Daniel squeezed her hand, she squeezed back. She had no idea why he was being so attentive, but she needed it, and was grateful for it. And it seemed very sincere, not like a trite gesture. She smiled gently at him, and scanned his face with her dark eyes. "Thank you for sticking close, Daniel. You didn't have to. Even if you were supposed to guard my room, you didn't have to be so sweet. It means a lot." &nbsp;Nina was surprised by the bluntness of her words, and how easily they came from her. But she didn't have a chance to think about it long before the nurse was there and knocking her out again. <br><br>This time it was easier for Nina, Anita, to wake. She sensed people in the room, and heard what sounded like a wheelchair. Her first thought was that it might be David. Nina forced herself quickly from her slumber and then tried to sit up and look around the room. It was a little bit of a struggle, but she managed to fight her way through it. <br><br>Nina saw the four agents gathered in her room, but her gaze settled on David. Just as she had feared, he was the one in the wheelchair. She had known from what Daniel had said that he would be. It wasn't fair, he had been so skilled, and such a graceful dancer. It was never fair, but...it seemed especially cruel for David. She smiled at him, but her eyes were ringed with moisture. Very much she wished they could be alone. She didn't love David, but she did have affection for him. She liked him very much. <br><br>Finally she tore her eyes away and glanced at each of the agents, all injured in some way. Nina forced the tears to stay in her eyes, and widened her smile. "Hello everyone." &nbsp;<br><br>It was strange, she felt almost no shyness anymore, at least not with these four who had put their lives so periously on the line for her. Many agents had, and some had lost, but these four and her had been through something, and she felt a bit of a bond. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-07-2006, 16:06:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Daniel waved her words of thanks off and smiled as she drifted off to sleep and he got up and left to seek out david.<br><br>When she swoke there sat david in the wheel chair and daniel but also three other strange yet very handsome and gorgeous faces. David smiled at her then stood from the wheel chair and gave her s kiss on the top of the hand and sighed softly then sat back down, it seemed he was at least not paralyzed which was a damn good thing.<br><br>Grinning as she sat up he motioned at david and smiled then glanced at the others who towered over them since they were sitting down. The man on anita's right was nathaniel with long auburn hair flowing well down his back and his eyes were the color of honey. He was tall and well fit with creamy skin and a very handsome face. The man next to nathaniel was also tall maybe a little more than nathaniel and his hair was the color of the purest and richest gold ever, bright and shining and long and his eyes were very bright blue like a siberian huskey's. His name was Micah. The last face belonged to Damian a tall and well build man who's hair was the color of scarlett used to hide his color which wasn't normal for anyone, he was slightly pale yet beautiful and his eyes were an odd kitty cat green with flecks of yellow in them. They all smiled at anita then looked to david.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>29-07-2006, 18:46:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				More new faces. And Nina guessed she probably did not look her best. She brought a hand up to run her fingers through her hair, trying to straighten it and get some sense of how it must look. Her appearance had chanced somewhat since this all began, but it had always been impeccable. But here she sat with no make-up and her hair completely natural and unstyled. Nina wasn't worried about looking unnatractive really, she just hid behind her hair and make-up, and felt a little exposed. But in the grand scheme of things, it wasn't important. <br><br>When David stood she smiled softly, very glad to see he wasn't confined to it completely. Daniel had said David would never be the same, but David was a fighter. Maybe someday he could overcome his injuries. She looked him in the eye, remembering thier night together and how good it had been. It was a moment before she spoke quietly. "It's good to see you."<br><br>Nina then quieted and waited. It seemed everyone was waiting for David to speak. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-07-2006, 19:07:13</strong>
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				A grin crossed his lips as she looked at him as did everyone else which made him uneasy. "Ahem well good to see everyone, anita this is nathaniel, micah, and damian, they will now be your 'protector's so to speal." Sighing he scratched his chin and pulled a cigarette from his pocket and lit it then inahled and smiled very happy. Also he searched for his hip flask and downed some smoking whiskey and wiped his mouth then looked to them again. "Your now free to leave the hospital so shower and change into the stuff in your bag anita, all of you guys plane leaves in three hours so you betterhurry, it was nice knowing and working with you all." Giving anita a wink he wheeled himself out the door and yawning as he did so.<br><br>Everyone nodded and daniel looked to the others and motioned them out the door. "Let's leave so she can get dressed and ready." Smiling at anita he turned and went out the door leaving her to it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 06:58:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina watched the flask, her mouth watering and her hands starting their shake. She clasped them together in her lap, and tried to ignore the craving. But it was forgotten as David simply smiled, winked, and said 'it was nice knowing and working with you all'. It brought back to reality that he was really hurt, despite the fact he had gotten up and walked. <br><br>She sat quietly and returned Daniel's smile, albeit with a small one of her own, as they all filed out. She kept her emotions in check, and her smile neutral. <br><br>After they had all left she sighed and swung her legs over the side of the bed. She felt very shaky and weak after spending a week lying on her back. At least they had removed the IV. Tentatively she lowered her feet to the cold floor and grabbed a hold of the bag that had been left for her, wondering what was inside and who had picked the things out. <br><br>As she walked her legs shook a little, and if she hadn't been in such good shape prior to the shooting, she might have fallen. As it was she was able to make it to the restroom slowly, but safely. Nina took a quick shower, and towel dried her hair. She knew everyone was in a hurry, so she simply parted it on the side and combed it back behind her ears. She did light and natural make-up, just not in the mood for anything heavy. Someone had stuck her purse in the bag, and she saw the contacts. She debated briefly on putting them in, but decided disguises had never worked. For the clothing she saw that whoever had packed her clothes, had packed a pair of tight low slung hip hugger jeans with beading on the lower part of the leg, and a white poets shirt with elastic around the waist. The outfit left her navel and a bit of her hips and midriff showing. To completely the outfit was a pair of sandals. <br><br>While she was getting ready she saw the flask in her purse. It was much like the one David had. She tried very hard to ignore it, but it called to her, and her eyes kept drifting back. Eventually her fingers wrapped around it, and pulled it to freedom. Nina removed the lid, and stood poised above the sink. She could drink, or she could pour it out, and was completely torn. Nina <em>wanted</em> to pour it out. But the thought of being without it sent her heart beating and her hands shaking again...&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 14:56:47</strong>
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				After a few minutes a loud knock sounded on anita's room door and a gruff and slightly deep voice floated into the room to meet her ears. "Miss Blake may we come in?" This man who wasn't one of agents who had been in the room was in fact the leader of the group and for very good reasons. Jack Hayter was his name and anita was now his main focus, well that and a few other things that no else knew about.<br><br>Restlessly the group waited outside some of their eyes widening when Jack stepped up to the room door and spoke to anita who was inside. They all knew who he was, a legend of a soldier, fearless and battle hardened, he made everyone else who nina thought was cold and seasoned look like a rookie.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 15:07:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina had hesitated and worked up her courage, finally succeeding in pouring the clear liquid down the sink. She turned on the water and washed the last of it away, and rinsed the flask clean. As soon as she had finished, it was as if a burden had been lifted. She had been through far worse things than a denial of alcohol, and she was stronger than that now. It might still be hard…but she could do it. <br><br>She had just been gathering up her things, slinging the shoulder of her weakened body when she heard the powerful knock and the gruff voice. At first she panicked, her heart immediately racing, but she forced herself to calm down. If it had been another attempt, she would have heard a fight in the hall, the other agents were all there. After taking a deep breath, her chest rising and falling softly, she called out softly. “Yes, come in.” &nbsp;<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 15:36:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Actually there would have been no noise had jack been after her, he could have killed the others easily enough and been done with it, but lucky for her he wasn't and was only har to help her and nothing more. A man stepped through door his very bright blue eyes which were twinged with green searching his surroundings instantly then he scratched his chin and looked at nina. He handsome but definitely older than any of the other agents nina had seen at least in his mid to late thirties and seemed to be rough and had seen alot in his life. His hair was light brown with a touch of honey color in it and worn exactly down to the base of his neck in almost a mullet type cut with long bangs in the front. He also had a full beard which was kept neatly trimmed and seemed to suit him perfectly for some reason perhaps making his rough and tough aura and looks even more complete. He wasn't a very large man around six foot one and weighing in about one hundred and eighty to one hundred and eighty five pounds. He looked built but moore like a swimmer but very fit for his age leaving him quick and strong, but underneath all the clothes was a powerfully built man with a large and muscular chest, and his body was covered in scars from previous battles and life experiences. A small smile was given to her as all the other agents filed in behind him, but the smile didn't quite reach his eyes he seemed more amused than anything, but had anita known more about him she would know why this was. "Hello Miss Blake, it's finally good to meet you." Sticking out a rough hand in greeting to her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 16:25:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was trying to get used to being called Miss Blake. When she had been Vanessa, no one had really stuck with it, other than when they were in public. But she guessed the hospital was public, and perhaps that was it. Or maybe things were just that much more serious, and they needed to be more careful. <br><br>As the knew agent stepped in and she waited for him to introduce himself, she took in his appearance. He was different from the rest, and it wasn't just in the fact he was a little older. There was just something...intense...about him, but not in the same way Shogo had been. This man was different. Intimidating, but not off-putting. <br><br>She reached her delicate hand out and slipped it into his masculine one, shaking it as firmly as she could given her injured body and state of being. Her dark eyes flicked around at the other agents to see what they thought of this man, and she found their reactions interesting. "Please, call me Anita." &nbsp;She waited to be told who he was. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 17:09:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Shifting his weight to the other foot he shook her hand then withdrew and glanced around the room and at the other agents again before he spoke. "My name is Jack Hayter, former green beret in the army for nearly fifteen years, former CIA operative and agent, and many other things I have brought about and done in this life which I may tell you about later on." Scratching his chin he cracked his back and smiled happily then continued. "But all you need to know and worry about for right now is that I am now head of this case, and no I don't just mean over the agents anita, I mean over the whole damn thing which I must confess is an honor." Digging something out of a small backpack he smiled and handed her a variety of weapons for her disposal. "All your other weapons have been taken back by the FBI, so this will replace those things and most of them are better." He gave her a Beretta M92F 9mm, a Mk 22 which was a tranquilizer gun that put people to sleep, a nice butterfly knife and a couple of stun grenades.<br><br>All the others stared at jack with amazement but silently they wondered why the government had gotten him involved in such, this was so beneath his abilities they knew but maybe they weren't getting the whole story, if he was involved it there was more to it than just a simple murder involving the mafia.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 17:42:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina accepted the weapons with a nod, and checked them over, making sure she didn't have any questions. She was satisfied with them, and deposited them in her bag, but within easy reach. She listened to the rest of his words, spoken in his gruff voice. Her brow furrowed slightly at the information he gaver her. As far as she knew, a man of his caliber commonly took on this kind of task. But it was when he said it was an honor that she had pause. <br><br>She examined his face with her dark eyes, trying to read something about why this was an honor, but she wasn't skilled enough to do so. "I am pleased to meet you Agent Hayter..." &nbsp;She smiled softly, tilting her head. "...but I am a little confused why it's an honor to be on this case."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 17:47:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack simply smiled and sighed shaking his head. "Forget I said anything anita, anyway it seems your ready so let's go, afterall we have a plane to catch." Chuckling he yawned and stretched then motioned the others out the door and helped anita gather her things. Once out in the hall he led her to the nurse's station to check out then they made their way down the steps and out into the parking lot, all of them piling into a very large hummer that was black with blacked out windows and bullet proof glass and sides. Soon enough they were headed to the airport to be on their way to china.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 20:08:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It was only as they climbed in the car to head to the airport that Nina realized David was actually gone, and that the good-bye had been so…impersonal. She didn’t expect for there to have been anything more in front of everyone, but wished they could have found a moment alone to say something more than ‘it’s been nice working with all of you’. Again, she had let herself care for someone, and they were gone. <br><br>She sighed softly and put her forehead in her hand. When was she going to learn? Her husband, Lucas, Hawk, David…she cared for them all on some level, some more than others, but none the less she had felt something unique for each one of them and they had been taken by death or near death. <br><br>Nina had been very aware of her surroundings as they left the hospital, her eyes watching everyone and everything, ready to pull her gun and fire back. She was learning from those around her, and even getting shot so seriously hadn’t cowed her. But now, here in the car, she let her awareness wane as she contemplated another loss. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 20:16:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As soon as they were out of the hospital jack had a cigar stuck between his lips and was smoking and seemed to be very happy for it as well, smoking was a nasty and unheathly thing to do but he could blame his mother and mentor for getting him started dammit. He could quit if he wanted but didn't and he didn't smoke all the time just every once in a while. Finally after a few minutes on the road he turned to nina and threw the cigar out the window and spoke in a slightly rough and deep voice. "Did I mention I am the one who trained david? Actually I've trained just about everyone you've seen, some even call me The Boss Big Boss, but I haven't heard that name in a long time." He narrowed his eyes and frowned at the look on her face and the emotion there, he could read people very well it seemed and tryed to offer some comfort. "Cheer up Anita, hopefully all of us will become like family." Grinning he stretched and flicked his eyes back on the road.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 20:34:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina tried to look only look impressed when he said he had trained David, and everyone else, and tried to hide the flicker of being put off by his comment. She was impressed he was responsible for the skill of the agents, but also thought it seemed to come from out of nowhere, like he was trying to impress her or something, which she had no clue as to why he would want to do that. Then she thought maybe he was just trying to make her feel more secure, and she softened, grateful for he presence after all. <br><br>When he commented they would become like family, and that she should cheer up, she almost laughed, and looked at him plainly. The old Nina would never have spoken, but Anita did. She didn’t speak rudely or disrespectfully, but did speak openly and honestly. “Why would I want to become family? I’ve seen far too many of you die because of me. It's painful to lose those you care about.” She turned her head to the window before the emotion welled too high, and sighed, working on getting a grip on herself. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 20:39:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack sighed and patted her shoulder lightly as they pulled into the airport parking lot then opened his door and looked back at her. "There's always something good about the situation, or at least something you can find to enjoy, my suggestion though it may sound shitty is don't concentrate on the bad." Pulling himself out of the vehicle he gathered his things and a few of anita's and watched the other agents do the same with theirs, then they all headed inside to the ticket counter to check in, then up the esculator where they waited for the plane to ready and for them to get on.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>31-07-2006, 21:13:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<i>Don't concentrate on the bad...right...because good is just running through my fingers like water.</i> Nina kept her thought to herself. Apparently with her growing confidence came a cynicism. She was a little surprised by the thought, but didn't dwell on it. These people had chosen this life. They had lived it for years and were seasoned to it. It all had been thrust upon her. There were good moments...but they were few and far between. She did recognize he had a point though, that it would do no good do be down on things all of the time. <br><br>She wasn't sure if Agent Hayter or Daniel would be grabbing her bags, or if she would be grabbing them herself, but soon had that answered as Jack took them . She smiled and nodded once to him. "Thank you." And followed him into the airport, her eyes once again wary of her surroundings. It donned on her that she was a far different woman than the one that had stepped into this same airport with Lucas a month ago. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-08-2006, 15:28:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				After an hour or two the plane finally came in and everyone gathered around the gate and got in line, then after the plane was unloaded everyone did as they were told and went down the tunnel, and soon all were sitting in a very comfortable first class seat with just about anything you could want. Jack smiled at nina as he settled in beside her and scratched his chin. "This is nice isn't it? I hope Anita that eventually I will be able to do what no else has yet, and that is to make you carefree and not scared and worried all the time which will be no small feat." Sighing he yawned and pulled out a cigar and lit it then looked at her. "Of course they don't call me the boss for nothing, and the men you see with us are my hand chosen apprentices, there will be one more joining us in china but until then relax and enjoy the flight." Smiling he blew smoke out into the air and glanced around the first class area as if looking for something.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-08-2006, 19:04:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled softly, very much appreciating that he cared about how she felt, and the fact that he wanted her to be able to feel like her life was less brittle. In a way he reminded her of her father, only younger. But he was gruff and powerful, but at the same time, seemingly had a heart. Unless it was just part of his job, his objective, and he could care less otherwise. But that was cynical again. She would think it was kindness, that was a less bitter pill to swallow. <br><br>Her smile turned sincere and warm. "Thank you, Jack." She used his first name without expressed permission, but didn't think anything of it.<br><br>The flight attendant came by and offered them drinks. Nina's mouth watered and her body stiffened. A wave of need ran through her veins, but she grit her teeth against it. She wanted a drink so very badly. "I'll have a grapefruit juice please." After the flight attendant brought her the juice, she looked at it, and ingnored the drinks everyone else was having. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-08-2006, 19:31:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and puffed on the cigar and nodded then ordered himself a very strong whiskey and downed in in one gulp and went for another. Sighing he blinked at nina and yawned then finally replied. "Your welcome, this flight lasts about fifteen hours so take a rest, I'm sure with all the stress you could use and I will stand guars so to speak." Grinning he ordered another drink and continued to smoke happily while reading a magazine the attendant had given him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-08-2006, 20:30:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina nodded gently, knowing he was right, with all the stress she didn't sleep well, and her body was recovering from injuries on top of it. She reclined her seat and closed her eyes, draping the back of her hand over them to help block the light. As she did she thought about the last night of good sleep she'd had, the night with David. He had made her feel very secure. How naive had that been...<br><br>She sighed, heavier than she intended to, and tried not to think about everything. <i>The good, think about the good things.</i> She was alive. That was a good thing. Nina struggled to think of a second. Jack was on the case, that seemed to be a good thing. He had trained all of these men, he must be the best. That was two. <br><br>As she wracked her brain unsuccessfully to come up with a couple of more things, she drifted off to a fitfull sleep. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 15:10:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Anita must have slept very hard and long because the next thing she would remember is jacking poking in the side to try and wake her up as they touched down in china. The impact wasn't that bad but enough to stir the sleeping from their dreams. Scratching his chin he signaled to the others to get together then once they anita was up and everyone was off the plane they gathered their stuff and headed inside the airport. The freaking place was huge with signs in chinese which to most was confusing but since jack knew some he hunted down a air line employee and spoke swiftly in chinese to him and the guy smiled back and replied to whatever he had said. Flicking his gaze to anita he yawned and stretced and motioned them on as they made their way down the esculator and out the front door where a car was waiting for them. Their luggage was loaded into the car and they all climbed in with anita of course sitting in the front beside jack who drove. "Our residence is out in the country so it will take us some to get there." Sighing he pulled out a chinese cigar he had bought at the airport and lit it smiling as they drove off with smoke drifting out through the open window.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 18:24:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was a little disoriented when she was finally awoken, and stunned that they were in China already. She was also surprised to find she was a little excited. She had never been outside of the United States. Sure, this wasn’t a sight-seeing trip, but it was still a new place. <br><br>She followed Jack through airport, hoping the fact that they were in China would at least mean temporary safety. How could the mob know where she was? Unless they had a plant in the FBI, which she had been assured was not the case, then maybe this time she was far enough away. <br><br>Nina folded herself into the front seat of the car, and in her typical manner, crossed her long legs and folded her hands in her lap. She wondered if Jack drove as fast as Lucas, and hoped not. Her dark hued eyes scanned the country side as they traveled, drinking in the sights and the scenery. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 20:02:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				About forty five minutes later they arrived at a large house off a dirt road back in the country which was decorated in a chinese fashion but had all the modern needs and wants. Jack had driven fast but not so fast to cause a great deal of worry. Once there he scanned the are with his eyes through the windshield then finally looked to anita and the others and stretched. "Well we're here, the place looks nice don't you think? Anyway Liquid my apprectice should already be here, or you can call him join liquid is his nick name of course which he earned." Sighing he got out of the car and and gathered their things and headed for the front door and drew his silenced and modified .45 1911 pistol just in case and knocked on the door.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 21:01:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled softly when she saw the house. To her it was very very beautiful. The Chinese style was beautiful and clean looking, and the modern conveniences made it very comfortable. And the setting was breathtaking, off in the country. She had spent so much time indoors this past month. The only sun she had seen had been when she had gone from one place to another, except for that short time she had swam in the afternoon with Hawk. <br><br>Nina turned to Jack. "Do you think it's safe enough for me to take a walk? I won't go far, I'm not sure I'm strong enough to go far, but...it's just so lovely."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 21:04:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Laying the stuff down inside he dangled a cigar between his lips and looked to nina at her question then lit the cigar and inhaled then nodded. "Sure, do you mind if Daniel goes with you?" Sighing he glanced at the others and stretched cracking his neck and back and smiling happily then started to help put away the stuff. "There's a pond not far from here, if you like the country the mountains are beautiful, take some time to clear your head and get yourself together." Grinning he motioned to daniel and went back to work.<br><br>Daniel smiled and nodded and looked to nina to see what she would say.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 21:14:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was very pleased he had said yes, and her small smile broadened. "No, I don't mind at all if Daniel comes along." <br><br>Next she looked over at Daniel. "Do you mind coming along?" &nbsp;From his smile she gathered he didn't mind, but it was better to not assume. <br><br>She took a gun from her purse, and after checking to make sure the clip was full, she put on the safety and then stuck it in the back of her pants. The metal was cool against the exposed skin of her lower back as it just fit in her tight hip huggers, but it lent her a feeling of security. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 21:18:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nodding he smiled a smile that could melt a woman's heart into nothing and soon they were heading out the door with daniel staring at her butt as she left. Sighing he shook his head and tryed not think about it that much instead going off down the hill and out onto the dirt path that led to the pond and overlook. "This place is beautiful isn't it?, refreshing as well I think a big change from the city." Scratching his chin he yawned and stretched and occasionally flicked his gaze to her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 21:28:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina had always loved the outdoors. She and her husband had gone camping and fishing often, and spent a lot of time soaking in nature. For the first time Nina suddenly realized that that might be why she had chosen Chicago to move to. It was urban and there were no mountains, very little grass in the part of the city she lived in, and very few reminders of her husband. It had been away to escape. She had liked certain things about Chicago, but mostly it had been impersonal and cold. <br><br>At Daniel's comment she smiled warmly, reflecting the warmth of the sun she felt on her face. "It is beautiful. I have to say I like this place much better than the compound." <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 21:38:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and smiled at her then sighed softly and glanced around the beautiful land. "I was born in the city but I love the country, I'm an outdoors type but I like the city as well, going cave exploring and stuff like that especially rock climbing is fun." Yawning he stretched again and showed off his wonderful, a peek of his flat muscular stomach appearing when he raised his arms above his head. "What about you, what do you like to do?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 21:59:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina walked for a little ways more, her eyes flicking to the planes of his muscular torso as he raised his arms. She quickly looked away. Nina wasn't about to get involved with another agent after Lucas, Hawk, and David. And she wasn't the type for casual meaningless sex...even David hadn't been casual and meaningless, no matter how short the time had been that they had known each other. <br><br>She slowed her pace a little, her body still recovering from the time in the hospital. She looked out over the countryside as she answered him. "I used to love the outdoors. Camping, fishing, hiking, even rock climbing...but the past few years I haven't done much of anyhting...just work, and read I guess...where were you born?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 22:11:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Moving eyes to her again he frowned sadly and nodded. "I was born in St. Louis, not to large of a city I suppose, that and the country is far away which is what I like best." Cracking his knuckles without meaning to he winced and they finally came over the hill and fpund the lake jack had spoken of. "Damn that's beautiful."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>03-08-2006, 04:47:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina stood quietly overlooking the lake as well. It was beautiful; the sun reflected and sparkled on the gently lapping water. The trees surrounding the lake were lush and green, and the sky above was clear and blue. The sight caught her a moment and she just looked over it quietly. <br><br>Seeing a fallen log she pulled the gun from the back of her low slung tight jeans and sat down. Everything was so quiet and peaceful. She smiled at Daniel. ”Hardly seems like this place can be in the world as Chicago.” &nbsp;She was referring to the death and blood and slaughter she had seen and been covered in, and not the streets of Chicago, but she didn’t know how he would interpret her statement. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-08-2006, 15:24:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For a moment he just stood there and stared at the magnificent beauty of nature then without warning he pulled the two pistols hidden on his person and layed them on the ground. Ruffling his hair he smiled at anita then ran and jumped right into the middle of the water and cryed out happily as he back stroked through the water on the other side and glanced around. "Damn that felt good." Grinning he yawned and stretched and moved around a bit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>03-08-2006, 17:50:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				If Nina hadn't been recovering from deep bullet wounds, she might have just jumped in as well. As it was, she laughed softly and shook her head. It was a spontaneous thing that he had done, and it looked like fun. She had always enjoyed swimming, especially out in the open in the fresh air under the sunshine. And this lake was clean and fresh, not like the polluted messes of water in America. <br><br>It was good to relax for a minute, just take a breather and not feel like she had to look over her shoulder. This place just felt different...safer. It could all be an illusion, and the safety wouldn't last forever, but for now, it was very welcome. <br><br>She might not be able to swim, but she could wade. Nina rolled up her jeans, as far as they would go, just above the knee. She took off her boots, and walked down the smooth rocks and into the warm water. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-08-2006, 18:13:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Daniel smiled at her from across the lake and waved her in as she stayed on the shore and stared at the water. Yawning he stretched again and floated on his back and swam arounf for a minute, grinning when she finally got in the water and waded in. "That's right come on in, the water feels great and so relaxing."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>03-08-2006, 19:21:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled mischeviously as she watched him float on his back. She bent down and stuck her hand under the water, careful not the get the poet shirt wet, and pulled up a handful of wet sticky sand. With a grin she lobbed it at Daniel, hoping to see it splatter all over his stomach. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-08-2006, 19:46:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He grinned as he raised himself up and dived under water as she threw the sand at him, and soon he came up with two handfuls and threw them at her. Sighing he dunked himself again and stayed underwater for at least a minute the came back up. "Afraid to get wet?"<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>04-08-2006, 19:39:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nin laughed as he dunked under the water, dodging her attack. It felt good to let it out, it wasn't her typical soft laugh, but a full one. And when he came up with his own handfulls of sand, lobbing them at her, she laughed even harder, even as she let out a small squeal and tried to dart away. She managed to move out of the way of one handful of the wet sand, but the other caught her square in the back in a cold soppy "splot".<br><br>She turned to see him dissapear again, and almost started to worry. It was awhile before he surfaced. When he asked his question she paused. Her wounds were closed...<br><br>"I hadn't been sure if I should...but what the hell." <br><br>The curse word was more of the more innocent ones, but for Nina it showed how much she was relaxing. She never cursed at all, but it slipped from her naturally as she was unconcerned what he thought. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>04-08-2006, 21:05:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Daniel smiled and waved her in then sighed softly as he swam around for a while and dunked himself under again, the water was so relaxing and cool which was great in the hot weather they were having here. Yawning he scratched his chin and moved over to an aclove and sat on the bank and watched nina, then his eyes darted towards the opposite shore as he saw a shadow approach nina from behind.&nbsp; <br><br>Light footfalls could be heard approaching from behind anita as a man with platinum blonde hair that was shaved shorter in the back and longer up top sort of in a military type style came into view. His cool and calculating grey eyes took in anita and daniel but stopped on daniel for a moment. Tucked into his fitting blue jeans was a .357 revolver and a SOCOM .45 at his hip. Sighing he waved at daniel then took the time to look anita over curiously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>04-08-2006, 21:58:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was ready to take a plunge into the water when she heard footfalls. Her heart lept to her throat and she spun around, feeling very stupid for having left her gun on the bank. When she saw the man her hand went to her back pocket where her butterfly knife was. She wasn't going without a fight. <br><br>When the platinum blonde man waved to Daniel she relaxed a couple of degrees, but relaxed more when she saw his gun was tucked into his jeans and not held on them. He must be another agent. That surprised her. She had figured they all would have come over on one flight. <br><br>"Hello." She waited for him to introduce himself first, or for Daniel to make the introduction. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-08-2006, 09:16:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The man was known as Raiden a code name which they would all be using soon.. Smiling he moved down the bank and offered his hand to anita. "Greetings Anita, name's raiden or Jason I'm glad your doing well." Grinning he smiled to daniel then sighed and sat down and rubbed his eyes, apparently he had been up a long time and was in need of some sleep.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-08-2006, 07:09:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina rinsed her sandy hand off in the water, and then dried it on her jeans, blushing that she'd had to take such actions, and at the fact she had wet sand on her back. She smiled politely and held out her hand to shake. "Hello Jason, it's nice to meet you.&nbsp; I suppose you are supposed to call me Anita, aren't you...just not used to that yet."<br><br>She really wished they would call her Nina. She wasn't Anita, but guessed they were supposed to try and get used to it so that it was second nature in case they were in public. But so far, no disguise or ruse had made one speck of difference, so it just seemed kind of futile to Nina to try it again. She didn't really see the point. "Did you just fly over from America as well?"<br><br>She reached up behind her and took a hold of the back of her shirt as she spoke, shaking away the wet sand stuck to it. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-08-2006, 15:34:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As the two spoke daniel swam his way back to shore and dusted himself off as he got out of the water and squeezed water our of his hair. Yawning he rubbed his eyes as well and smiled at Raiden. "Has china treated you well for the past few days?"<br><br>Smiling he shook her hand and watched as daniel made his way to shore and gave him a nod. Sighing he grinned and nodded then replied. "Yes it is very nice and beautiful, so much to see and do."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-08-2006, 19:39:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				That answered her last question, he hadn't just flown over, he had been here a few days. Nina stepped over to the log again and sat as the other two talked. She was still weak, and after the long flight, a little tired. She picked up her gun and looked it over, making sure it was clean and that no dirt had gotten into it, and then smiled up at the two agents. <br><br>"So will we get to see any of China? Or will we be stuck at the house now that I'm here."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-08-2006, 14:52:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Daniel shrugged at anita's question and shook his head. "I have no idea, ask Jason there I'm sure he knows more." Sighing he glanced around and stretched then looked to jason. "Up for some training later on?" Grinning he yawned and shuffled his feet.<br><br>Blinking at anita he smiled and nodded his head slowly. "Just act like a tourist here for a trip, have fun and do and go where ever you like, no worries unless we tell you otherwise." Grinning he nodded and stretched as well. "Sure thing it will be fun, boss wants to teach the girl some CQC as well, it couldn't hurt but nothing major just the basics." Motioning them back down the road and to the house, then he just up and disappeared as if into thin air.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-08-2006, 08:28:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina sat down on the log again and waited for just a minute for her feet to dry a little, and then slipped back on her shoes, rolling her jeans down once more. She hoped they would be able to do some things, and not but stuck in the house like they were stuck in the compound...although the scenery was certainly better here. She glanced at Daniel as she had that thought, her look lingering for a moment, but then she quickly flicked it away. <br><br>No more of that stuff. She'd said it before, but how much loss did she have to take before it finally sunk in? It was no use tempting fate. It was just to painful and risky to start to open up to someone and then just have them gone. Like David. Not even a real good-bye, just a 'nice working with you' to all of them. She knew he couldn't have said more in front of everyone...but it didn't mean that he couldn't have hung back for one minute after everyone had left the room. That one night had only been one night, but it had been more than just a night to her. <br><br>Nina sighed, her chest rising sharply and then falling. She stood and followed the others back. She turned to ask Jason a question, but he had gone. Instead she looked to Daniel. "What is CQC?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-08-2006, 15:40:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Daniel sighed as raiden just up and disappeared and shrugged then chuckled to himself and stared at anita. Something was bothering for sure, but of course it was he knew that all of this, her life changing and everything not to mention the two men she had lost. Yes he did not what had happened between david and anita and vince and anita, but for the life of him he couldn't bring himself to open up to her and flirt maybe start something. She had been hurt enough he thought and he couldn't promise he wouldn't have to leave or get hurt or even die on her. Scratching his chin he yawned and stretched then smiled at her question. "It a style of fighting that Jack invented many years ago, and it is also what we are trained in and just us, nobody else you have seen before besides david knew or knows about it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>09-08-2006, 20:24:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				David had been an amazing fighter. He had been like something out of a movie, completely fluid and graceful and kick ass. He had been special all around. But the fighting...that was something Nina would love to learn. She turned her dark eyes to Daniel's pretty ones. <br><br>"I'm going to get to learn some of that?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-08-2006, 20:55:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Daniel smiled and recalled when him and raiden both and first battled Jack or rather their sensei is what they liked to think of him as. They had had their asses handed to them, broken bones andf plenty of blood, in the wrong hands it could be very dangerous but highly useful. Sighing he nodded and gave her a small smile. "Yes but just the basics, it wouldn't do to give away all our secrets, but you will learn will be enough to maime, stop, and even kill an attacker." Motioning her on they slowly made their way back to the house.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-08-2006, 15:42:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kill someone with her bare hands...Nina wasn't sure she could do that, even if given the ability. Shooting them was one thing. She had shot several times before that last attack, and in the last one was pretty sure she had killed at least one of the men who had ambushed them. Oddly enough, she felt no guilt. They were kind of faceless and monstrous, not like real men at all. It must have been the chaos and he cacaphony of destruction that made it all seem so unreal. Either that or the fact she'd been riddled with bullets. <br><br>She walked slowly back to the house with Daniel, enjoying the sunshine and peacefullness of the China countryside. And she found him comfortable to be around, it was easy to relax a bit. Nina then asked a question that popped into her head out of the blue. "Do these things ever end well...I mean...how often do witnesses like me actually make it to the trial, and then actally have some sort of life afterwards..."<br><br>Nina guessed she would never be free of the mob and the yakuza. Not until each got what they wanted. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-08-2006, 17:00:36</strong>
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				Daniel sighed and looked at her for a moment and scratched his chin nervously before replying. "It all depends really on the situation and what's involved, but I think there's some things that nobody is tell you yet." Grinning he patted her shoulder and yawned. "Don't worry about it for now okay, just enjoy a new country and the freedom from the mob for now." Slowly they trudged up to the house and made their way inside.<br><br>Jack flicked eyes at the door as heard movement outside and gripped the pistol laying beside him, sighhing as daniel and anita walked in back from their little trip which raiden had told him about. Gazing back down at the dismembered gun he started polishing the parts again and said gruffly. "Welcome back, take a seat and I will get to you in a minute." There was a new man sitting beside jack who also looked at the pair, someone anita had never seen before possibly a new agent of some branch of the government. All the other agents were gone except for daniel, raiden and the new guy. The man had thick dark brown and wavey hair, which wasn't really styled but was combed and kept neat. His eyes were a pure black or so it seemed and he had a mustache and goatee that didn't quite connect at the sides of his mouth. He was a very large or even muscular man maybe about five ten or eleven and weighing about one hundred and seventy five pounds. He didn't look thin or even thick but somehow just right like everything about him was blended or made to fit the rest of him. He had a dark aura about him but not as bad as jack though close but of course not evil or blood thirsty. He was handsome in a rugged way but not like jack more handsome than that but he didn't go out of his way to be a pretty boy.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-08-2006, 17:17:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled wryly at Daniel, feeling a defensive edge, even though she didn't want to. She did manage to keep her voice soft and gentle, and there was clear pain in her eyes at the history she had with the FBI. "Really? Things no one has told me yet? That's never happened...just like I've never been lied to, and your name is really Daniel." Her smile did soften into a natural one though, as he patted her shoulder. The gesture was very sweet. <br><br>As they entered the house she sighed, more new people, and yet another agent of some kind. At Jack's suggestion to take a seat, Nina pulled the gun from the back of her waistband and sat down on the couch, leaving room for Daniel. She crossed her legs and waited to be introduced to the interesting looking man in front of her. <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-08-2006, 17:33:49</strong>
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				Jack smiled at the guy and nudged him for some reason then chuckled and puffed on the cigarette and put ot out. Blowing smoke out his nose and lips he coughed and finally spoke. "It seems we have been drawing unwanted attention ever since this whole thing started, whoever the fuck was in chagre the first time or even second was a dumbass, so from now on the amount of men in your life anita will drop dramatically." Grinning he nudged her playfully and kept on. "From now on it will just be me, Daniel, Raiden, and this guy Johnny." Puting the gun quickly back together he smiled and stared at anita. "As long as we're here aita have fun, no limitations well except don't get into trouble, go where you please and do as you please even without somebody if you want."<br><br>Johnny stared at anita as well and took her in from her head down to her toes then back up but said or did nothing to show emotion. Listening carefully to jack he smiled and nodded then lit up a cigarette as jack did as well and stretched out on the recliner. "I heard there was a hot dancing club nearby, perhaps me and your old man self could find a date or two." Grinning he turned and looked at anita with something in his hand. "By the way, you look much better with longer hair anita." Tossing the object into her lap then walking out the door to finish smoking and was soon joined by jack. The thing in his hand was a photo of nina before with long wavey black hair.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-08-2006, 18:20:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She wished they would call her Nina, but knew it wouldn't happen. She was now Anita, she wasn't herself anymore. in many ways the changes had been good. She was less shy, was more confident in her abilities, and her body was hard and tight save for her feminine parts. But she had lost much of who she was as well. Nina had been emotionally softer, and hopeful that one day she would have someone to love again. She had been on her way to be a designer, and was able to do what she loved. Now her days were consumed with just trying to survive.<br><br>The fact that the agents were going to stop their revolving door was a welcome revelation. And she was glad Daniel would be there, and glad Jack would as well, just because of how talented he was. Raiden and Johnny were too new for her to have much of an opinion on, but they seemed capable enough. <br><br>Johnny was different...there was something about him that caught her attention, though she wasn't sure yet if that was in a good way or a bad way. But when he tossed the picture in her lap, and told her she looked better before, she felt a little slapped. Like she could do anything about her hair now. Idly her hand came up to fiddle with the short locks that brushed her neck. Looking at the picture, she felt like crying. It was stupid, it was just hair...but it wasn't. It was who she had been. <br><br>And obviously this guy Johnny had no idea how to talk to a woman. You just didn't tell them they looked better another way. Especially since there was nothing she could do about it. <br><br>Nina stood and walked out of the room, the opposite direction Johnny had gone,&nbsp; dropping the picture Nina in the trash on her way. She wasn't that woman anymore, no matter how she wished she was. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-08-2006, 18:25:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As if johnny were some kind of phantom or ghost he appeared before coming out of the door that was in front of her and spoke softly. "I mean't that as a compliment nina, grow your hair back and resume your old name if you wish, as jack said there are no limitations." Smiling he dropped the cigarette and crushed it with his foot. "When your ready to start your CQC training let me know, and might I suggest a little market not far from here a great place to have fun."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-08-2006, 18:56:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was learing to be very aware of her surroundings, seldom was she startled or surprised anymore, but she did jump a little when the new man, Johnny, appeared in front of her. She listened to his words quietly. A compliment. Telling her she looked better before, and that she now had <em>permission</em> to grow her hair back was a compliment. Did he have any idea how many years it took to grow hair like that? And the awkward stages her hair would have to go through to reach it? No...it was out of reach, just like her old life. "Thank you for the sentiment." He had at least meant it well, she had to at least give him that credit. <br><br>Now did she want to be called Nina, or Anita. She liked Nina, but at the same time, it was a reminder of who she couldn't be. She was torn. "Call me whatever you wish. I don't really care anymore either way. It's just a name."<br><br>Nina ran a hand through her short hair again, feeling a little self-conscious now. "I would like to know where the market is..I may take a trip there, thank you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-08-2006, 19:38:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sighing softly he nodded and offered his arm. "Perhaps later, I was fixing to go out by the pool and smoke a cigar, a bad habit but one I don't do often and also have a drink care to join me?" He knew she drank or did at one time and it wasn't that bad as long as you weren't an alcoholic. "I know you drank or did nothing wrong with it, people have blown it into full blown alcoholism though which is stupid."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-08-2006, 19:51:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She flinched. Stupid. Alcoholism was stupid...what the fuck did he know about it. Nina knew she was an alcoholic. She was trying to beat it, and felt like she finally would...but it wasn't stupid. It was an addiction, a disease, and a crutch. She might not be the classic image people thought of, a homeless drunk in a gutter...but she knew what she was. She was the reality, not some hollywood depiction of an alcoholic. "Kind of like smoking is stupid?" He said he didn't do it often, but here he was going from a cigarette to a cigar in a matter of moments. <br><br>So he knew she drank. They must mean someone thought it was bad enough to be worth mentioning. She had been assured there was no 'file' on her, but she didn't believe that in a second. And even if there wasn't a true file on paper, or in a computer somewhere, she was sure they all shared information about her. <br><br>She looked at his offered arm, and put her hands in her pockets. He bristeled her. He said the wrong things, whether he meant to or not, and she decided she didn't want to spend time with him. "Actually I think I will find my room. But thank you for the offer." And if he was going to be drinking, she didn't want to be around it. Nina was done with all of that. She felt strong enough to overcome it, but didn't want it dangled in front of her. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-08-2006, 20:14:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Groaning he sighed and scratched his cursing softly, she was so touchy for some reason no one had told him of this, how the hell was he suppose to know what rubbed her the wrong way? Watching her walk way he spoke quickly in japanese then followed it in english. "Running away from who you are is ridiculous, look at you now unshy with a fucked up life and no way out yet you have adapted, be who you want to be not what you think society will like or anyone else." His dark eyes flashed dangerously as two men approach both with guns pointed at him. Cursing for the distraction he glared at nina and yelled. "Watch!" The men simply wanted his money and nothing more otherwise they would kill him, they weren't here for the mob just local crime. Two things happened instantly, johnny dropped to the ground and footswept both off their feet, which did nothing but cause them to drop the guns and quickly get back up but he was counting on it. Now they stood and approached him in a martial arts stance, rushing in he trapped one's arm across his chest and brought his knee up into the man's stomach knocking the wind from him. As the man went down he brought his heel down into the back of the man's head, then sort of leaped backwards and swung a roundhouse kick hitting the other man in the side of the head. The man got to his feet again and slashed out at him with a knife but johnny grabbed the arm and twisted behind his back, then without thinking he brought an elbow down into the arm breaking it above the elbow. Just to make sure he headbutted the guy after whipping him around and brought a fist so hard and fast into the man's chest that it broke some of his ribs. Staring up at nina with unnerving eyes he spit on the ground and spoke. "This is but a sample of what you will learn."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>10-08-2006, 21:22:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina sighed "I'm not running away from who I am...I don't know who I am anymore. I have no identity. Sure, I have a couple of names to choose from, but who are they? I don't care what society thinks anymore...and I don't know what I want to be anymore either."<br><br>And then they were interrupted. Nina felt no fear, she felt almost indifferent to the men approaching, like they were an annoying fly buzzing around her head and nothing more. It was very obvious they were locals, not the mafia, and she felt she could handle them even if Johnny hadn't been around. <br><br>But his display was impressive. She might have been able to get away from the men, but she could never have done what he just did. She gave him a small smile after he had finished. "Okay, I might not know exactly who I am or what I want to be...but I do know I want to be able to do that."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-08-2006, 21:51:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and wiped a little sweat from his forehead before replying. "Good then join me in a drink, it won't kill you and it is good I must admit, just be yourself at least part of who you use to be." Grinning he kicked one of the men in the side and cursed then spoke quickly in chinese, telling them not to do such stupid shit again or he would kill them. "Dumb ass local crooks, anyway shall we see what the others are doing?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-08-2006, 06:30:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina took a deep breath, her chest rising and then featherfalling back to it's origional positions. She shook her head atop her long neck, her dark hued eyes meeting his. "I'll join you...but no drink for me. That's a part of me I'll leave behind." &nbsp;She swallowed softly and tried to stop her mouth from watering and the craving creeping up on her. Her tongue wet her lips as she attempted to control the need. <br><br>At his question of whether or not they should find the others, she nodded gently. "Yes, lets." &nbsp;<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-08-2006, 17:53:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Johnny smiled and proceeded to move the bodies off into the middle of road then came back and motioned nina inside the door and they went in search of the others.<br><br>It wouldn't be hard to find them, as jack, daniel, and raiden aka john sat by a large pool out back under a canopy and smoked cigars and drank. It seemed jack was alrwady on his way to being tipsy with a bottle of everclear and bacardi one fifty in his hand.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-08-2006, 20:15:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina made her way to the outdoor bar, and poured herself a large glass of gingerale. It wasn't what she wanted, the smell of the alcohol made her mouth water and her hands shake, but she didn't need it. She moved and sat a little ways away from the group, choosing a deck chair that sat in the sunshine. <br><br>She leaned back and closed her eyes, letting the rays carress her skin. Nina was pale, a tan might be a nice thing for a change. She had kept one of the bikinis...maybe she could acutally sunbathe while in China. It was something she hadn't done for years. The idea of laying out with a group of men around was a little unnerving, but not nearly as much as it would have been before. She could handle it now. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 15:20:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Johnny sighed as he watched jack his mentor and teacher drinking away his troubles which were many johnny knew. Yawning he stretched and blinked at nina then smiled and gazed around. "Very nice out here isn't it?"<br><br>Daniel and the others watched nina enter all thinking she was attractive and worth their time, but jack the least of all he was a little old to get involved with anyone especially someone like nina. Nobody offered her a drink and it certainly wouldn't hurt their feeling if she changed into a bikini.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 16:56:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina settled down with her beverage, and when Johnny remarked how nice it was, she nodded. "It really is lovely." <br><br>She looked around at the men, biting her lip softly. Nina didn't really want to parade herself, but the sun was beckoning. As Johnny was the closest, and sort of seemed in charge after Jack, she turned to him to ask her question. "Is there anything planned for the afternoon? I know you said I could do what I want, but I just want to make sure. I thought I might lay out and soak in some sun."<br><br>She yawned softly, the back of one hand coming up to rest over her mouth as it stretch open. The flight was catching up with her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 17:13:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Shaking his ead he shrugged and cleared his throat. "Not that I know of, go right ahead though I plan to train some." Grinning he glanced John's way and beckoned him inside.<br><br>Blinking at johnny he grinned and sighed softly knowing what the man wanted and looking forward to it. He gave nina a look over as he passed and a smile which reached his eyes, she was quite a lovely sight for sore eyes.<br><br>Jack and daniel sat there smoking there smoking a cigar and laughing out loud at jokes and funny stories.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 17:32:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She returned the smile cast her way, surprised by the depth of it. At least the men she was with all seemed like decent guys. Before entering the house she glanced at Daniel. She had heard his laugh, it was rich and full, and it had caught her attention. He was laughing it up with Jack, and a small smile crossed her lips as she wondered what they were joking about. <br><br>Inside Nina found her room and found the black bikini she had kept hold of. Looking at it she wondered if it wasn't a bit too revealing. She knew she looked good in it, even after her stay in the hospital her body was near perfect, but she didn't want to be innapropriate. It was a beautiful day though, and she didn't want to waste it. <br><br>Nina took a quick shower and made sure she was smooth and clean, and then donned the bikini. Finding a towel she headed back out to the pool. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 20:22:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The four men continued to laugh and johnny had even joined them when nina had left and now they all sat together and talked but stopped dead still when she emerged. All eyes turned to her and johnny gave her a thumb up and a grin, then everyone else either whistled or shouted at how good she looked. It did a woman's moral good to know she looked good that and probably every man there would do it with her without any question if she wanted to.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 21:18:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina knew she looked alright, but the reaction was still unanticipated and made her pause. She smiled bashfully and ducked her head a little. The unconcealed approval at her appearance wasn't the reaction she expected at all. Quiet gazes, maybe a nudge or two, but this? It was kind of nice...but surprising in its blatantness.<br><br>She walked around the pool to a deck chair on the other side and lowered it to a flat position. After spreading her towel on it she laid down on her stomach. Nina had been thinking she might take a quick dip in the pool, but with the eyes on her she felt a little on display. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 21:31:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				After the chuckling and cat calling had died down and the men were a little more drunk than what they started to be everything went quiet for a while, that is until jack got the bright idea to train some with the others while he was drunk as well as everybody else. It was quite comical to see them swinging and doing their drunken CQC techniques then faling into the pool and busting out laughing.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-08-2006, 18:06:11</strong>
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				They sounded like they were having so much fun, the laughter floating across her as she relaxed in the sun. After awhile she couldn't help but roll over to her back and move the chair to a more upright position so she could recline but watch them. She laughed at their antics and laughed especially hard with a large splash tossed water across her legs. <br><br>She had been ready to fall asleep in the chair, but the noise kept her up, which was probably better anyway. That way she would be able to sleep that night. As well as she could expect herself to sleep anyway. Since she was up she decided to refresh her beverage and stood, adjusting the bottoms of the skimpy black bikini, and headed to the outdoor bar for another gingerale. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-08-2006, 19:55:55</strong>
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				The fighting and horse play went on for hours ending up with daniel and jack both naked though god only knew how that happened, but johnny and john both watched nina as she moved about and nearly wept as they got a view of her awesome ass. Soon the two were sobered up enough to recloth themselves and head back inside where they crashed on the couch followed by johnny and john and watched tv.<br><br>The next morning jack awoke groaning from the fucking headache from hell he had but was only fair since he had drunk so damn much. Neither him nor daniel remembered very much except nina being in that bikini. Johnny and john wree already up and perusing about finding stuff to do.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-08-2006, 20:18:47</strong>
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				When Jack and Daniel started removing their pants, Nina had a strong urge to bid everyone a good night and leave the scene. But she decided to stick it out. If they were foolish enough to parade around, then why should she care? And what was wrong with it anyway, it was just the human body, and there was nothing wrong with it. And they were both gorgeous men, and very easy to look at. <br><br>Come the next morning however, she found it a little hard to look either in the eye, and was in a constant blush around them. Especially Daniel. She dressed in a pair of tight black leather hiphuggers, and a close fitting pullover red mini tee. The outfit showed a fair amount of her flat midriff and navel, and the gentle curve of her lower back as it led to her buttocks. As she moved about she kept idly stroking across her belly button, and finally went to find Johnny. <br><br>"I was thinking of getting my navel peirced...do you know if there is anywhere around here I could get that done?"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-08-2006, 20:50:46</strong>
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				Both daniel and jack finally realized what they had done in front of nina and merely gave her a an awkward grin as they passed her throughout the travels through the house. Soon everybody was up and showered and ready for the new day expecting to see the sights and sounds of bejing the capital. Johnny was easily found lounging around in his black basketball pants and black wife beater shirt with black sandals. Flicking those solid black orbs to her gave her a small smile and nodded. "There's a place down the street I think, but I don't know if it's any good though."<br><br>Soon everyone's attention was drawn to the sliding glass door overlooking the pool area as there was a knock on the glass. A tall man with short white blonde hair and long bangs stood there, his eyes slightly cold and grey on color making him look slightly opposing. He was of medium build much like johnny, and gave a small smile that didn't reach his eyes as jack moved to the door to let him in.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>15-08-2006, 21:13:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina wasn't sure why she wanted the peircing. It might be just because she was so proud of the shape she was in, and liked showing it off, part of it might be a tribute to David, and yet another part might be simply because she felt a bit less conservative than she used to, but she really liked the idea. Since they said she could go where she wanted, and do what she wanted, she decided that she would go that afternoon and check the place out. If it seemed clean she would have it done. <br><br>At the sound of the knock she turned with the others to look. The man was different looking with toe-head blonde hair and dead eyes. She had tensed, but seeing Jack move to let him in, relaxed. She was curious about him, as she had been told the four here were the only four she was going to have to deal with from now on. But she was learning to never trust what she was told, plans had to change, and she had to be flexible. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-08-2006, 21:31:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The man was none other than Ronald or Ron Radcliffe. He grinned at jack and shook his hand as he stepped inside and soon was going around shaking everyone else's hand. He smiled at nina which did reach his eyes this time then settled down onto the couch as he took a seat.<br><br>Jack closed the door then followed ron and flicked his gaze to nina. "This is Ron Radcliffe, and despite my previous words he will be joining us, he was my assistant and shadow back in the day and helped me develop CQC. From now on he will be with us but more for weapons and intelligence."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-08-2006, 07:42:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled politely as Ron shook her hand, noticing how he brightened a little when he reached her. This broadened her smile as well. She watched as he settled on the couch, and she found a seat as well, wherever one happened to be open. Her first choice would be next to Daniel, even with the slight awkwardness from his antics with Jack the evening before. Mostly she found them humorous, and the awkwardness would pass. <br><br>As Jack spoke, she smiled wryly. As she had suspected, things were changing. She knew Jack probably hadn't been lying when he said it would just be the four agents, and that Ron was probably just a change of plans. At least it wasn't someone getting switched out. <br><br>She sat back into whatever seat she had and crossed her long legs, listening. But as she did she glanced around the room, and thought about how many women would absolutely be green with envy. She was surrounded by handsome men, all watching out for her safety. Of course she was trading off her life for it, and her security. But still...they were gorgeous. <br><br>"Are you planning on more joinging us?" She mostly asked this of Jack. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-08-2006, 14:56:12</strong>
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				Jack sighed and settled himself in as well before glancing at everyone else then turning complete attention to nina. "First off I would like to say I'm sorry nina, sorry for all the change the people before put you through and the strain of changing your life so much." Pausing to cough and clear his throat. "From now on we are lightening the load, you no longer have to try to act different or even look different if you don't want to, be who you are and as a result we are adding more people to this outfit." Grinning he glanced out the window then flicked his gaze back to the others. "We are still centered around Miss Conners safety and well being, but for now have fun and enjoy your stay in china gentlemen and lady."<br><br>Ron grinned and listened attentively then sighed softly as if a heavy burdened had been lifted for him, his grey gaze moving to nina and taking in her from head to toe for a moment.<br><br>Soon johnny joined ron on the couch and started talking with him when jack was done and didn't even wonder or ask who else was coming because he knew there would be more.<br><br>Sprawled out on the couch with a lazy look he pushed in his legs when nina moved over to him as if looking for a seat and he happily let her sit down, seeming pleased she had chosen to sit with him instead of anybody else in the room.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>16-08-2006, 17:59:57</strong>
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				Nina was a little distracted by Daniel, and the long legs he had to reign in to give her room. She remembered the sight of them from the evening before quite clearly, and felt her ears turnng red. She blushed much less often now, but every now then something would make her turn pink. Though usually now it was from her thoughts, and not from embarassment or shyness. <br><br>Even with Daniel as a distraction, she paid attention to Jack's words. "Thank you, Jack." She wasn't exactly sure why she was thanking him. Probably mostly for the revelation that she got to be herself, or whoever she was becoming. <br><br>As Johnny and Jack started speaking, Nina's eyes darted to Daniel. "Um, I was planning on checking out a shop down the street, and if you didn't already have something planned...well...would you like to come with me?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-08-2006, 18:17:09</strong>
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				As johnny had predicted two other people showed up a while after ron did, both tall like ron was and who seemed to be great friends with him. One was tall and slightly tanned with inky black unruly hair that was sort of medium length with longs bangs in the front, and his eyes were bright almost cat green that were slightly unnerving to say the least. His friend who entered had medium lenth red hair with highlights of lighter red and gold in it, and he also had long bangs that were flipped over and gelled to one side of his head. But the eyes were what was the most unique a bright solid gold in color that matched his rich golden tan perfectly. The green eyes man was Josh Potter who spoke with a high class english accent, and the other was Jecht Rossenberg a thick more muscular man than both ron and josh but who was of a german decent. They spoke quickly to jack who shook their hands and smiled at each of then directed them to their rooms to unload their stuff.<br><br>Daniel blinked and sighed stretvhing out on the couch after jack was through. Closing one eye he scratched his chin and was about to drift off to sleep when nina's words awoke him and he blinked awake like a lazy cat. "Well sure I guess, when?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-08-2006, 09:49:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As the two additional agents arrived, Nina accepted any introductions made. She was no longer really unnerved by the unnerving quality that so many of these men seemed to posses. It was almost becoming the standard for normalcy. Really, the odd one out was Daniel, whose gaze was somewhat warm and comforting. <br><br>At his languid demeanor she found herself chuckling. “No time, have the whole day it seems. It’s not important; you look like you could rather use a nap. Of course I have no idea how late you and Jack were really up, you seemed awfully friendly. Maybe he wore you out.” She nudged him with her knee, teasing him. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-08-2006, 14:02:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack's cell phone rang and he raised an eyebrow to this apparently he wasn't expecting a call at all but nonetheless he picked it up and answered it. Who ever was on the line talked for at least five minutes and by the end it seemed jack was highly flustered and pissed. Slamming the phone closed he cursed. "Goddamn it, listen up people I have an annoucement to make, it seems there will indeed be some shuffling around of agents thanks to the decision of the brass." Sighing he cleared his throat and motioned to the new men and also john and ron. "All of you are to head back to america on another assignment, oh and daniel your wife is on her way and very happy to be seeing you." He grinned at daniel and thought back to the last time he had seen samantha zeeman, giving a small shiver because yes the woman looked that damn good.<br><br>Now he felt guilty fdor some reason, had he led nina on to believe he was interested? Surely not he hadn't flirted that he knew of well besides the getting naked part. He liked nina and thought she was pretty like a typical man even a married one would, but he also loved samantha who he had been with for a long time. Sighing he flicked those deep and beautiful brown eyes to her and gave her a nervous smile as she teased him, it was suddenly a little uncomfortable in here and seemed to be some tension which wasn't there before. Clearing his throat he yawned and stretched and finally said lamely. "Damn I forgot she was coming, you wouldn't mind two people would you nina?" It had been his luck that he hadn't wore his wedding band since they had met a bad habit of his, he normally took it off and stuck it his pocket and forgot about it damn his luck.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-08-2006, 19:53:46</strong>
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				Nina understood that agents would have to come and go, but a whole knew crew practically? She should have known. She sighed softly and smile politely, trying not to betray that she annoyed. It was completely out of her control, and she just had to live with it. She kept her dark eyes even, and somewhat empty, like she was learning to do from the men around her. <br><br>But when Jack mentioned Daniel's wife she felt like she'd been punched in the gut a little. He was married? She glanced at his hand...no ring. Had that been deliberate? He hadn't exactly flirted. He had been so kind and sweet and warm in the hospital though...she had kind of thought... <i>god, I just keep getting stupider and stupider</i>. <br><br>So he went above and beyond in the hospital...that meant nothing. He just must be a kind person. And she hadn't even really let herself come to see him as much more than a friend, but the possibility had been whispering in the back of her mind. At his words she just looked at him for a long quiet moment, unsure at first what to say. He forgot his wife was coming? Right. She believed that. Uh-huh. <br><br>Nina tired to hide the dissapointed as she parted her lips to speak. "I'm sure the two of you would rather catch up and have some time alone. You must miss each other." <br><br>Nina stood and picked up her purse, knowing she was being silly for feeling the way she was. She felt kind of lied to, and a bit sad. Daniel had been the only one with a bit of warmth to him. She spoke quietly, a bit of a sad smile to her face. "I think I'll just find it myself, but thank you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-08-2006, 20:06:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack frowned and sighed softly as he each person's hand who left who he would miss greatly afterall they had been his pupils. Shaking his head he shrugged it off and saw the men outside then returned slightly interrupting nina and daniel's conversion, she looked so sad and hurt and alot of other emotions thrown into one that it bothered him as well she didn't deserve it. But he did grin which mean't he was up to something or knew something she didn't that would make her happy. He waited for them to finished them dashed off to catch up to nina and gave daniel a puzzled and hell if I know look. "Nina can you wait up I have some good news."<br><br>Sighing he felt bad enough but her words made it worse but somehow he was determined not to feel bad anymore he couldn't help it he was married and it hurt her. Watching her go he shrugged to jack and went after the other to bid them farewell and find johnny. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-08-2006, 20:15:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Good news? Nina looked at Jack a bit suspiciously. There wasn't much she could conceive of as being good news...not really. Short of the whole mob being locked in a football stadium and blown up, she couldn't fathom much that would be really good news. But she held up and waited for Jack to divulge what he was referring to. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-08-2006, 20:24:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His grin got even bigger when he touched her shoulder and patted it sending a shiver through his body but he shook his head and spoke. "Some old faces who you liked very much are returning, and one man you thought you knew but are just meeting for the first time, david will be returning to us considering he is one of my top five students of all time." Taking a breath he coughed and finally continued. "Oh and I don't know if the fake lucas told you this, but he thought he had killed the real one but he didn't, and now he has resurfaced and back with us and on your case." Scartching his chin he ignored the buzzing phone in his pocket and glanced around for a moment before whispering. "Also Edward and Jamal are coming back, so of course you know by now that Lucas, Edward, Jamal, David, and Johnny were my five best students I've ever taught. Oh and you mind if I join you on your trip?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-08-2006, 20:36:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Old faces? So many had died...there were only a few it could be. <br><br>David was coming back? That did bring a gentle and hopeful, but wary smile to her face. She liked David, and had a fondness for him. And it meant quite a bit to know that maybe his injuries weren't as serious as everyone had led her to believe. Or maybe he was just a fighter, and was proving the doctors wrong...she could see either. <br><br><i>Lucas...</i> That hit her much harder, and she felt the blood drain from her freshly tanned face. Of course it wasn't the same man as the one she had known, but... how much would he look the same? How much of a reminder would he be? Would this man hate her for being so close to the man that had intended to kill him?&nbsp; She had pushed Lucas from her mind because the images of his death were so horrific and intense... not to mention how she had opened her heart to him and had it mangled by the truth of what he was and by his death. <br><br>Edward and Jamal were kind, and she was glad to hear of their return as well, but her thoughts were still revolving around the arrival of the real Lucas. <br><br>When Jack asked if he could come with her she smiled distractedly and nodded. "That would be lovely." She felt shaky, and thought it might be nice to have company, though it was clear her thoughts were in another place. But Jack was kind of...fatherly. He made her feel kind of protected and taken care of, having him along would be far from unpleasant. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-08-2006, 20:42:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He could tell that all they names had impacted her but none more than lucas mcknight's who was one of the most famous and brutal agents there were and ever would be. He made serial killers look like pussies, and had even admited once that when he had been in the special forces for four years that he had enjoyed killing the enemy, but he was different now or st least some what and usually only killed when he had to and nothing more. As for how he looked nian would just have to wait and see. Grinning jack offered nina his hand and finally sighed happily and led her off down the street, wondering if he might get to watch her belly getting pierced.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>17-08-2006, 20:48:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina let him take her hand and lead her from the house and down the street. She tried to push the thoughts of Lucas from her head. She had to keep telling herself over and over that it wasn't the same man. He would just be another angent, and there was no reason to let it affect her so. <br><br>Once out of the house she decided to concentrate on Jack. Not only would it distract her from the Lucas thoughts, but he really was a decent guy. He had stuck by her on the plane, and was obviously the most talented of the men here. He had taught them what they knew after all. "Do you know this place Johnny was talking about? Do you think they are clean?" <br><br>She idly looked down at her navel and midriff, clearly visible in her leather pants and small tee. "Do you think I am silly for wanting it done?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-08-2006, 15:40:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack grinned and scratched his chin giving nina's hand a small squeeze for whatever reason then he sighed and shook his head. "Unfortunately I don't, he has been here longer than I have well in this particular town anyway, so sorry but I can't help you with that." Sneezing he wiped his nose off on his hankerchief then finally settled those beautiful bright blue eyes on her again. "Absolutely not, if you don't mind my saying you have a wonderful body, and the ring would only further the bad girl persona and demeanor you already have going on." Smiling he nudged her playufully and wondered if he might ask her on a date despite the fact he was an old man well only forty, truthfully the military and top scientists had developed a drug that slowed the aging process for super soldiers making them last longer, a big top secret affair and so far only jack had taken it because of his superb skills and past which was all mind blowing. "I was wondering if your not doing anything tonight, you might appease an old man and perhaps go on a date with me?, something casual nothing written in stone so far as expectations just to get away perhaps and forget about all of this."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-08-2006, 18:59:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack surprised her on a number of levels with his short little speech. First, he told her she had a beautiful body. She knew she looked good, but hearing it spoken out loud by a man like Jack, who had probably been all over the world and seen a lot of women, made her feel especially proud of it. She smiled appreciatively at his statement. <br><br>Second, he told her she had a bad girl persona. Her eye brows shot up in surprise, and she thought about what he had said. He was right.... the clothing, the heavier make-up... even the growing love of guns all contributed, and she did have a bit of a bad girl thing going. And she decided she liked it. It gave her a bit of a thrill, both figuratively and literally. A rush went through her. A bad girl... there were a lot of things she could do to be a very bad girl... that was kind of appealing. <br><br>Third, he called himself old. She looked at him, her eyes roving over him. She had seen him the evening before, he was a gorgeous man. And forty was not old. No where near. In fact, his age was kind of appealing. She laughed softly. "Jack...you are not old. No where near."<br><br>Should she go out with him? And he actually asked on her on a date. Nina hadn't really thought of him in that way, but he was exceedingly handsome, strong, powerful, kind, and had been very considerate of her. She would be a fool not to. She smiled warmly. "I would love to go on a date Jack." She laughed, and grinned wickedly, the bad girl persona flaring. "You like bad girls Jack?"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-08-2006, 19:33:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His calculating blue eyes watched her carefully as she seemed to be processing everything he had said and what it mean't to her and how she had changed. Her words were welcome as she told him he wasn't old, he didn't look forty or so he thought and nobody else had told him otherwise, but sometimes it nagged at him and he was thankful to be the guinea pig for the new aging drug. He could tell she seemed pleased with the bad girl thing he had mentioned merely by watching her face, and yes deep down he did like bad girls and dark one as in hair and eyes, etc. "Yes I do Nina, would you be my bad girl for this evening?, maybe even longer if you want but alas let's get this party started."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-08-2006, 20:48:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina felt her face growing warm, but it was not fully the blush that made her feel heated. It was attraction. Lucas, had really awoken her sexual side. She had been trying to keep it tempered, but it was flaring. And Jack's appreciation of her body, and the way he made her realize she could maybe play the part of a bad girl, caused the sensuous side of her to come alive again. And if she kept things physical, there wasn't a chance of her heart hurting again, right?<br><br>"Let's start with a date Tiger, and we'll take it from there." She flashed him a wicked grin. Nina was being very...un-Nina. Perhaps she was playing a part, becoming the 'bad-girl'. Maybe she should even go by Anita? No...she liked Nina. But she could just be a new Nina. A bad girl Nina. The kind of Nina that didn't give a shit about anything, the kind that could feed her sexual needs without having love or fondness with it. Maybe... Though that seemed very lonely. But a bad girl wouldn't care about being alone...right? It was confusing to her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-08-2006, 21:04:51</strong>
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				Jack watched her face closely then scratched his chin and finally nodded his head in answer to her words. "Fine with me, now let's find that piercing place shall we?" Grinning he yawned and reached for her hand and led her down the street and soon they arrived the place looking clean, and the man said he could do what nina asked and it wouldn't cost that much compared to how much it would cost in america. Jack watched with bright eyes and even offered to pay for it. "Allow me nina to help you take your first step of becoming truly a bad girl." Slapping the money down in front of them man he motioned nina to follow the man with his trailing behind.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-08-2006, 21:31:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina almost protested him paying for it. She had her own money, and it was her peircing, but a bad girl would let him pay. So she did. But she did smile appreciately and lean over to brush her lips against his masculine cheek. "Thank you, Jack."<br><br>She followed the man to the room where the peircing would be done, pulling Jack along with her. If he paid for it, he deserved to watch it didn't he? Although she would have let him watch anyway. She looked over the different selections, and finally settled on a silver dragon. Her eyes darted over to Jack. "Should I get anything else done?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-08-2006, 17:45:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave a shrug that could of mean't everything and nothing. "It's up to you nina." He shivered at the feel of her lips on his cheek and very glad for her affections so he kissed her back.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>21-08-2006, 13:47:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was surprised when Jack kissed her back. She was still taken aback that he had a desire to take her out. He was the most powerful man among those surrounding her, and could probably have any woman he wanted. Yet he wanted her, at least on some level. But she would have to be careful and play it cool, keep things casual. Jack was a very interesting and attractive man, but he would be gone from her life before she knew it. <br><br>"I guess we'll just stick with this for now. I could always come back."<br><br>Nina laid down on the table on her back, ready for her piercing. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-08-2006, 15:34:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Soon the chinese man was done after a bit of pain on nina's part and now she had a brand new piercing to show off. Jack smiled at her and nodded his head in agreement. "It looks very nice."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-08-2006, 15:53:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina had grit her teeth against the pain, which wasn't as bad as she expected it to be really, and managed to keep from flinching too badly. Once it was done she pushed herself up on her elbows and looked down at her navel. At Jack's approval she smiled and nodded. "Thank you. I am quite pleased with it." She moved to a sitting position and swung her legs off the table, then hopped down. The peircing reflected the light, casting a sparkle on the wall. this made her smile again. <br><br>Nina turned to Jack, and after just a moments hesitation, linked her arm with his. "Anywhere you would like to go?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-08-2006, 18:09:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack flinched as he watched the small chinese man pierce nina's skin which was sort of odd since he had been shot before but it just bothered him to look at it. Eventually though they were done and he smiled at her grinned then blinked when she took his arm. Ruffling his hair more he nodded and licked his lips. "There's a musuem not far from here with beautiful chinese art."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-08-2006, 20:03:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				A museum. Nina's dark eyes sparkled as she looked at him. It was not a very bad girl place, but it was something Nina would love. She had a huge interest in cultures, and the museum sounded as if it would be a serene and tranquil place. Her lips formed a warm smile. "That sounds lovely."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-08-2006, 20:11:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack stared at her for a moment then sighed and led her on down the street and within minutes they stepped inside the museum and into the wondrous realm of art. He pointed at some of the pieces and explained what some of them mean't or were since he knew a little about chinese culture and heritage. The place was huge and soon minutes passed which turned into hours until the place finally started close and they left. The cool whipping his hair and across his face was refreshing as they stepped outside. "That was great nina, where to now bad girl?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>25-08-2006, 20:48:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She grinned softly as he called her a bad girl. Okay, she could play that. She tilted her head and smiled brazenly. "I think I want dinner. Something deliscious. Then you can let me take care of desert."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-08-2006, 21:01:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack gulped then nodded his head in agreement and wondered what she mean't by dessert. Shaking his head he grinned and looked around. "Where do you want to eat?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>26-08-2006, 07:47:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina laughed and looked around the area they were in. She looked back at him, with her eyes sparkling. "I don't know what is around here...but Chinese sounds good."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-08-2006, 15:52:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His bright blue eyes scrutinized her for a moment before nodding. "Chinese sounds good to me, I just hope you like spicey stuff is all." He removed his hand from hers and led the way down the street at a good pace, and soon a large red dragon head loomed before them, the entrance to the red dragon restaurant right off the side of street. "Ladies first." He motioned her through the door.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>29-08-2006, 15:20:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was funny, for liking bad girls, he was certainly treating her like she was something better. She liked that he was a gentleman, and wondered what else she might learn about him. She had not really paid much attention to Jack before now, and she wondered if she had been missing out. <br><br>"Spicy is good. And I am always open to trying new things." She gave him a lingering look with her dark eyes before proceeding into the restaraunt. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-08-2006, 15:25:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A gust of wind outside caught him off guard and blew his hair about his face then settled back around his neck, his mind wandering about nina and about this mission which was different than any other he had done before. His brows furrowed in thought at the long lingering look her received and what it could mean, but eventually he shrugged it off and stepped inside with her and waved down a waitress to be seated.<br><br>Settling himself into the booth the glanced across the table at nina and raised a brow. "See anything you like?" Once the waiter came he ordered some very expensive tea then flicked his gaze to nina.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-08-2006, 21:04:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This restaraunt seemed a little americanized, and Nina was glad for it. She ordered the same tea Jack did, trusting his taste, and then opened the menu. She crossed her legs under the table, her foot coming to rest against his calf. She almost moved it, but decided to leave it, and in fact pressed against it softly. <br><br>At his question, she kept her head down, but let her eyes drift up to him. She let the silence build for a very long moment, then smiled brazenly, and looked back at her menu. She was having fun pretending to be bold and confident, and wondered how much of it was her pretending, and how much of it was her really just letting go. She liked Jack, found him attractive, but didn't harbor any deep connection she didn't think. Not yet anyway. It was easy to let herself be what she wanted around him. Maybe that was a good thing. <br><br>Eventually she sat up and laid her menu on the table. "Braised Goose Webs with Sea Cucumber &amp; Shitake Mushrooms"&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-08-2006, 21:13:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The muscles in his leg jerked at the fell of her foot and he shivered a little and sighed softly while rubbing his eyes. He smiled when she ordered the same tea and pushed back on her leg with his foot. "A good choice." He gave her a playful wink and crossed his hands across his chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>30-08-2006, 21:26:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was surprised when he jumped. She was used to being the jumpee, not the one who caused someone else to start in electric surprise. A strong feeling of satisfaction crept over her. Jack was a very powerful man. The other agents idolized him, looked to him as a combination of a father, a god, and some sort of movie star. And yet he was jumping at her touch. Her skin grew warm. <br><br>Keeping her foot touching his leg, she leaned to rest against the back of the booth, and looked down at her new navel piercing. Even though it was unnecessary, she lifted her shirt higher, up around her ribcage, to look closer at it, not caring who might be watching. "I think this looks rather nice, don't you?" <br><br>She ran the palm of her hand over her taut stomach and glanced at him, trying to gauge his reaction.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-08-2006, 22:14:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack had played this game many times with certain women and always one, but he found it entertaining to go along with it and figured it would be good to see what happened. Widening his eyes he stared a moment and nervously scratched at his chin and glanced around the restaurant. Finally his blue eyes went back to her and her stomach a red tint to his cheeks now. "Yes it does look nice."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>01-09-2006, 16:39:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was far too inexperienced with men to know if he was playing her or not, and truthfully, the thought never entered her mind. As far as she knew, he was simply being himself, and not pretending or playing any game. <br><br>Nina moved the toe of her boot idly along his calf, feeling the strength of it through his pants. She had always liked men's legs, and their shoulders and backs. She'd had a very good glimpse of Jack when he and Daniel had disrobed the evening before. She had managed to escape before they removed their boxers, but there was little left to the imagination on either of them. <br><br>Thinking of Daniel sent a little stab through her. Not a huge one, it wasn't as if they had ever approached anything close to...getting closer. But she had entertained the possibility in her mind. Maybe it was the fact he shared the name of her deceased husband, or maybe it was his more gentle nature, but she had been attracted to far more than just his looks. And she did feel a bit of betrayal he hadn't mentioned he was married. He wore no ring. He tried to coax her into the lake. He had been by her side through the hospital stay. All things that led her to believe he had been attracted to her as well. <br><br>Nina decided to remove her foot from Jack's calf, and planted both feet on the floor, sitting up and placing her elbows on the table, not looking at him for the moment. Wasn't she playing him? She was attracted to him, and physically would be willing to share herself, but no more. Jack has mentioned things that led her to believe he wanted more than a quick physical thing. Was she being fair. <br><br>After a minute she planted a neutral smile on her face and looked at him. "So, Jack...um...tell me something about you. Something that doesn't have anything to do with the agency, or how you kick ass." <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-09-2006, 16:59:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack kept his face neutral as nina played with the inside of his leg, but it did feel very good even causing him to grow slightly hard despite his best efforts not to. He couldn't deny the physical attraction he felt for nina which figured most men suffered from in her presence, but he had no love or anything else to grow or build on and love took time. He was ill suited for her and would only complicate her life further which wasn't fair, jack was a born leader and killer and had spent forty plus years teaching others to do the same.<br><br>Letting a small sigh escape his lips, he kept his face guarded and closed down as she removed her foot, but did raise an eyebrow when she spoke wondering if she mean't to pursue him. Shrugging it off mentally he chuckled and scratched his chin. "I wish I could nina, but unfortunately my life revolves around both of those things, mostly the last so very little of what kind of person I am is left." He was thankful for the distraction as the waiter came with their food, he quickly took his food and sniffed it a smile playing on his lips. "Eat up it's very good."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 03:20:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;Nina grabbed her chopsticks and took a bite. The food was very good, spicy, but not so much that she couldn't handle it. Tex mex could get very spicy, and she'd grown accustomed to it. <br><br>Jack's answer had dissappointed, and she decided to not let him off the hook so easily. "Surely you can tell me <i>something</i> about yourself. What kind of music you like, something you've always wanted to do but haven't been able to, your favorite country...something."<br><br>She was starting to get the sense of mixed messages again. First he had made the comment&nbsp; <i>“…would you be my bad girl for this evening?, maybe even longer if you want…”</i> and now he was basically telling her he had no time for anything but the agency. So there could never be a ‘maybe longer’. She wasn’t really surprised or disappointed in that fact alone, that this would just be a casual fling, but felt a little bit that she had been mislead. But she hid it and kept a neutral smile on her face, adopting a very Lucas like look. <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 14:54:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack ate very quickly as the hours passed away, already they had been gone nearly six hours although it didn't seem like it. Yawning then stretching when he was done he gave her a small smile and nodded finally. "Well I guess there is something." For over two hours he talked about his ambitions as a child to be a fire fighter loving the danger and risk, then his love in high school and college he had experienced which changed him, and finally his ambitions as a marine biologist when he got out of college. Slowly but surely he described and told her how he ended up in the army then special forces, then the CIA and finally the FBI. By the time he was done he was exhausted but very thrilled that he would be seeing his favorite students once more. Glancing at his watch then at nina he paid for the meal and smiled sleepily at her. "I think it is time we head back, the others will be arriving very early in the morning, and I know you still have mixed feeling about seeing them two in particular." Patting her shoulder he got up and stretched then motioned her to the car and soon they were on the road and headed home.<br><br>It only took them about forty five minutes to get home which was unusual since it didn't seem like it before, but perhaps jack had took a more scenic route this time and simply wanted to enjoy the ride before he tucked himself into bed for the night. Finally they pulled up to the house and surprisingly enough johnny, and daniel were still up, and also it seemed daniel's wife was also here by the sound of the female voice in the house. Opening nina's door he walked up the steps and stepped inside sighing softly to himself and rubbing his eyes trying to stay awake for a little while longer. Johnny, daniel, and samantha sat by the fire and chatted away but looked at the two as they entered. "We're back everyone, oh nina this is samantha daniel's wife forgive my manners." A woman with long beautiful auburn hair and beautiful brown eyes smiled at nina and offerd her hand in greeting. She was tall around five foot ten and her skin creamy and seemingly perfect, as well she had a full chest and was curvey in a very good way which everyone took notice of. Finally she spoke in a beautiful and musical voice. "Nice to meet you nina."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 21:28:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she expected, Samantha was beautiful. Nina took her hand and smiled, shaking it. "Pleased to meet you Samantha, I hope your flight was good."<br><br>Nina moved off to the side, watching the room. The day had been pleasant, and the ride back very nice. She was feeling content, but felt a bit overshadowed by the attractive brunette. She was stunning, and for the first time for awhile Nina felt a little shy and awkward. She crossed her arms across her chest and smiled shyly. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-09-2006, 15:01:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Samantha smiled back at nina and nodded her head then went to stand beside daniel, staring at him with those lovely brown eyes and rested her head on his shoulder.<br><br>Johnny watched nina come through the door and gave her a smile, his dark eyes following both women's movements throughout the house. Sometimes life wasn't fair he thought to himself, he would have slept with either woman without thinking about it but his hands were tied. Sighing he rested against the couch and stared at the floor.<br><br>Jack smiled and took samantha's hand and kissed it lightly and gave her a&nbsp; smile then yawned and sterched and glanced at nina. "We're both tired and going to bed, come nina I will show you your room." Grinning he took her hand and led her up the steps and finally stopped and gazed into her eyes. "All I can offer you tonight is physical pleasure, my life is too jumbled and messed up for anything else, so the offer stands if you want someone with you tonight."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>07-09-2006, 16:20:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina was grateful for Jack’s excuse for their exit. She nodded to everyone, and bid them a good night. She was tired, but mostly wanted a reason to escape the room. Quietly she followed Jack to her room, completely clueless of his intent, despite the flirting they had undergone during the day. <br><br>When they stopped, Nina was prepared for him to say goodnight. Nina’s mouth dropped open in surprise as what he said instead. A hundred thoughts and feelings jumbled around in her head at his offer. She appreciated the frankness and honesty of his statement, but wasn’t fully prepared for it at first. <br><br>She was torn. Physically, she wanted him, plain and simple. He was an attractive man, and she was very flattered he was attracted to her. But her mind still struggled with what she had been taught, that only ‘bad girls’ fed their physical desires, that only ‘sluts’ slept with a man they didn’t love. <br><br>But wasn’t she trying to be something other than what she had been? Hadn’t she been playing the part of the bad girl all day? Was she prepared to follow through with it? As she held his eyes she felt the loneliness well up inside of her again. Wasn’t one night with someone better than none? It would just be a bandaid, a treatment of a symptom…but maybe that was enough. It wasn’t what she truly wanted, but she did want it. <br><br>Nina finally smiled, her eyes taking on the wicked look she had adopted throughout the day. Instead of answering him verbally she stepped towards him, pressing her body to his. She brought her lips to his, kissing him sensually and firmly, biting his bottom lip firmly before pulling away. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-09-2006, 16:51:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just by standing there his desire and sexual attraction flared and he found himself growing hard in his pants. His bright blue eyes watched emotions play across her face as she struggled with the idea and his words. At first he didn't think she would do it, and sighed softly to himself and felt it was only right. Yet he still remained happy below.<br><br>Glancing around he didn't look at her for several moments and just stood there feeling slightly uncomfortable in the silence. Scratching his chin he made a surprised sound as nina kissed and bit him, then smiled and moved arms around her waist then trailed his finger tips down her butt. Smiling he released her then took her by the hand and led her inside her room.&nbsp; Sitting down on the bed he sighed and took off his shirt and reached for her, pressing his lips to hers then licking her bottom one slowly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>08-09-2006, 16:16:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When he reached for her, Nina did not hesitate in going to him. As he sat on the bed she straddled him, returning his kiss with one of her own, flicking her tongue out in response to his. Her hands ran over his muscular chest and up over his shoulders to his broad back, where she gripped him firmly with her well manicured nails. Now that she had made the decision to let it be all physical, she also decided to not waste it. She would take the pleasure of the body, and relish it. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-09-2006, 16:36:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack was far to impatient and filled with passion and desire to let nina take off the pants. Instead he pulled a wicked looking cirved blade from his hip and carefully cut them off. Soon they were in shreds and falling off into the floor leaving nina in her panties. After a few moments he had himself completely undressed, and was thick, long, and hard before her showing just much he wanted her.<br><br>Also cutting the panties off he spread her legs and moved down her body and flicked his tongue across her vagina, then without warning plunged his tongue down into her and probed for her clitoris. It didn't last long though just enough to get her excited and wet, then he moved his body between her legs and rubbed her dark nipples between his fingers. Tracing the curve of her left breast with a finger as he also sucked and nibbled on her other breast.<br><br>Coming up for air her licked down her neck then between her breasts and down her soft stomach, then finally he gaver her what she really wanted and spread her legs wide and soon she could feel the tip of him slide into her. Eyes fluttering he moaned and cupped her against him with his hands, then slowly started to get a rythm going with his head thrown back and is eyes fluttering.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-09-2006, 19:53:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Maybe it was his fluttering eyes that made him look softer, but with him slipping inside of her, she found herself compelled to take, rather than simply being the recipient.&nbsp; Giving into the persona she had been playing with all day she puts her hands on his shoulders and while his head was thrown back she forced him backwards onto his back and in a matter of moments she was ontop of him.<br><br>Her naked body crouched overtop of him like some kind of animal and without any hesitation she buries himself inside of her.&nbsp; Her body tensing as she feels him inside of her and she grows selfish, her long, slender finbgers on one hand holding his throat, her fingernails resting against his trachea as her other hnad backhands at his hand that holds the cirved balde that he used to cut off her clothing.&nbsp; The blade flys through the air, only to land on the floor.<br><br>She’s merciless and relentless as she rides him until her back is arched and an orgasmic mewling comes out of her throat as she wantonly rolls and twists her hips, and when it subsides she leans down and slides her hot, wet tongue along his cheek and whispers throatily.<br><br>“ I’m done with you. “<br><br>Her slender form rolling off of him and standing on the floor once more as she looks at him, naked with her hands on her hisp.<br><br>“ You want more, you need to say please.”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-09-2006, 20:45:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It had been quite while since he had come across a dominating woman like nina, well at least she seemed that way now by slamming him over. But of course he didn't protest about it, instead letting her ride him as much as wanted, but he was surprised when she knocked the knife away and finally rolled off him. Blinking he sighed softly and was happy she had gotten off but what the hell?!<br><br>Shifting those bright obs to her he grinned and grabbed her wrists then pulled her in close and whispered against her skin. "Please." He nuzzled her cheek with his much like wolf greeting, his soft and prickly stubble tickling her soft flesh teasingly. He wiggled his eyebrows at her and licked down her neck with his tongue.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>11-09-2006, 20:53:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She rolls her eyes in displeasure as he grabs her wrists, and shifting her hip slightly to the side, he can feel the slender heel of her shoes ; the only thing he hadn’t so rudely cut off of her; and with a twist of her foot, he can feel the heel of her shoe digging into his instep, seemingly mindless of the fact that they are both naked.<br><br>Her voice sounding weary and displeased.<br><br>“ I didn’t say you could touch me.&nbsp; I said you need to say please.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-09-2006, 21:13:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack's face split with an evil grin as her shoe dug into him, but he was use to pain so it didn't really bother him. He led her go abruptly and stared at her with those now blazing blue eyes, it was like a wolf who stalked and watched his prey ready to strike at the slightest movement. Finally he relaxed and stretched a little and said lamely. "I did say please, didn't you hear me?" He turned his head to one side and looked at her quizzically.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>18-09-2006, 22:15:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"But you touched me without waiting for permission."<br><br>Nina had tried looking bored, but couldn't stop the grin that grew on her lips, a hint of wickedness edging it. She actually liked that Jack was taking control back. It was fun to play the bad girl, fun to try and be aggressive, but when it came down to it, she liked a strong man. Just like Jack. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-09-2006, 22:28:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and wrapped arms around her and whispered into her ear. "From now on I will be slow and take my time." Grinning he nibbled on her earlobe and slowly lowered her back down to the bed, he was thankful they were both nude already and soon his lips were back on her neck and body. He kissed the length of her pausing between her legs to nibble and lick over her opening. Sighing he licked his lips and started to nibble on the soft flesh of her belly while flicking eyes up to meet hers.<br><br>His cock was thick and still ready for more but he took his time as promised and soon his face was buried between her legs again, nibbling, licking, sucking and fingering her wanting her wetter and more loose. He loved the small dark triangle of hair between her legs, he never liked a woman completely&nbsp; shaven, it seemed wrong and it made him think of a new virgin and teenager instead. Placing his hands under he bed he lifted her up and slowly inched his cock inside of her again, starting off slow wanting to feel every inch and drop of pleasire nina had to offer to him. She was a beautiful and playful woman he now thought, with a deep and lustful sexual beast lurking just beneath waiting to be free.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-09-2006, 14:28:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina smiled softly at his words, and more at the feel of his breath and his teeth on her earlobe. She didn't necessarily need it slow, but she was definitely not going to complain. He lowered her to the bed, and she moaned in bliss as his lips traveled her body. She was glad she had decided to be with him for the evening, it drove a bit of the lonliness away, even if it was temporary. <br><br>Beyond the fact that it was nice to be connecting with someone, Jack was very good at what he did. She tried to keep quiet, to stifle the moans and cries of pleasure, not wanting everyone in the house to hear her, but it was difficult. It would be very clear to Jack the pleasure he was bringing her. <br><br>When he finally slipped inside of her again, she wrapped her long toned legs around him and contracted her sex firmly, wanting him to feel as much pleasure as he could. She moaned deeply and writhed against him, her dark eyes flashing with lust as she gazed up at him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-09-2006, 15:05:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A flash of white teeth he gave to nina as she slowly fucked her wanting to feel every inch of her body. His teeth nibbled at her bell as he bent down and lowered his face to her flesh. His cock throbbed with need of release, nina was so good he fought to keep control taking it slow, but soon found he could not because of the lust and overwhelming feeling that rushed through him.<br><br>Soon the sounds of flesh on flesh could be heard as he picked up the pace, his balls slapping against her ass as he fucked her, his eyes filled with a raw need to bring her pleasure and ectasy. A couple of times he moaned himself while his eyes fluttered in his head. Nina was so good to only have had sex a few times and he wondered where she had learned it. Sighing he brushed it aside in his mind and bent kissing her cheek sweetly, already he could feel his slimax drawing closer and wanted to make the most of it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyria</strong> on <strong>20-09-2006, 15:30:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nina may not have been with many men, but when she had been with Daniel she had been insatiable. They had been married only a few short years before his death, but they had explored each other deeply in that time. There were still things she had not experienced, but the things she had done, she did to the best of her ability. <br><br>When she felt his pace quicken she moved her legs from being wrapped around him to pull her knees back to her shoulders, spreding herself wide for him. She rocked her hips, pushing them to meet his vigorous thrusts. Each meeting of their hips brought a small gasping cry from her throat, and she knew she was close to yet another climax. <br><br>When he leaned down to kiss her cheek she placed her arms around him, her hands raking across his back as she pulled him to her. She gasped quiet words to him, a bit of the real bad girl in her peeking out, none of what she was saying or doing was an act at this point. Right now she felt lusty and wicked, and was enjoying every moment. "You're so good, baby...fuck me...fuck me baby..."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Agent of Desire (Lyria &amp; PhoenixBlaze)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-09-2006, 16:07:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack shivered at the feel of her nails on his back but gave her a rewarding smile for it. Her passion and sudden lust surprised him but he smiled as she pread her legs wider, a moan of pleasure spilling from him as she thrusted up with her hips to meet him. He could feel himself just about to spill over the edge but fought to push it back down for a few more minutes.<br><br>His body now covered with sweat and nina's juices he fucked her hard, his large cock pounding into her wet sex like this was the last sex he would ever get. The sound of wet flesh smacking against wet flesh could be heard in the room louder now, his balls continuing to slap against her ass a little. His eyes nearly rolling back in his head he sighed happily and started to feel himself almost spill over again.
			</dd>
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