The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)
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				Title: <strong>The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>08-01-2007, 18:43:55</strong>
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				Christina Chase, known as Baseball Betty on stage and at the gentleman’s club she had worked at for the past two years. She was taller than most women, pale-skinned, the All-American girl actually. A cheerleader throughout high school, she fell on tough times when her parents died in a car crash coming back from their annual vacation to the lake. <br><br>Christina loved baseball, knew her body would sell, was a great dancer and so she left college within the first semester and returned to the city of her birth. She auditioned countless times at legitimate dance clubs, plays, troupes, but every time she had been turned away, unless she was willing to do some extra-curricular activities on the side. Keeping her integrity she refused outright, stalking out of the office with each offer, finally though with the landlord threatening to throw her out on the street, she created a new persona and applied at Giavani’s Gentlemen’s Club as Baseball Betty.<br><br>Her audition ended with a nude lap dance for the owner and he loved her body and act, especially the play with the baseball bat and she was hired immediately, starting the next night. That was two years ago, now she dances, gets paid in cash and tips and goes to night school, studying in psychology. <br><br>Things had become tense at the club in the past couple of weeks, she had adverted her eyes, along with the rest of the dancers, when a well-dressed Italian and his three henchmen walk into the office and a heated argument ensued with what looked like an ultimatum being issued.&nbsp; <br><br>A couple nights ago, after finishing her act and doing some private dances, Betty was chatting in the back room with one of the other dancer’s, their conversation so interesting she walked out without her purse. Wishing her friend a good night, Betty entered the club through the back door, she heard loud voices coming from the office, on instinct she hid under an nearby makeup table, just then there were four loud shots, the office lighting up with the muzzle flare, she saw the faces inside clearly just as blood splattered across the windows. Frightened, she remained hidden for over an hour, hoping no one saw her. Thinking it was safe, she quickly retrieved her purse, though she did not remember leaving it on her chair. <br><br>The club had been shutdown since the murder, with cops crawling all over the place, looking for witnesses. She became scarce, not wanting to end up in the morgue along with her boss, she had saved enough money she could live on it for a while. She was at home, studying for the final in her abnormal psychology class when Eminem’s “Cleaning out my Closet” started playing, and she reached into her purse and grabbed her cell.&nbsp; Not recognizing the number on her cell phone call was typical, she answered it &nbsp;“Hiya, this is Betty.”&nbsp; &nbsp;The answer she received scared the hell out of her, she had never told anyone her last name, had not been Christina Chase for two years, “Tell anyone and you are dead, Ms. Chase” and then a dial tone.<br><br>Trembling, Christina new the only way she would live was to go to the police. Quickly dialing 9-1-1, her voice quivering, she told the operator she wanted to speak to a detective on the case, after being transferred, she said &nbsp;“I know who killed Giavani and the state senator.”
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-01-2007, 19:51:33</strong>
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				Homicide detectives were always very busy in the big city of Miami. The city was massive and scorching during the day, and mild at night. One thing the weather and women had in common down here was they were hot, no one normally had trouble finding someone to hook up with. Unfortunately detective Richard Blake didn't have much time for the opposite sex, and his last relationship had went bad at the end, so really he was reluctant to start anything up anytime soon. He never had a problem attracting a woman, at six foot four with a medium and muscular build, and his styled auburn hair and gleaming brown eyes he was rather handsome.<br><br>His work atmosphere had went down hill since a couple of weeks ago, and his lieutinent had come down on him hard wanting the people found and quick. Richard himself was a seargant, and figured this had to do with the senator being killed, though not many people didn't seem to care about the death of a strip club owner. Much to his dismay nobody had been there that night or so they thought, therefore they had exhausted all false leads and so far had come up with nothing. But when his phone rang being transferred from dispatch he nearly spit water everywhere when the dispatcher had told him the reason of the call. "This is detective Blake, I hear you have information on our case, I was wondering if I might come by to see?"<br><br>His blood began to pump faster and his blood pressure went up, this could be the break they needed, and get his damn boss off his back. Sighing he tryed to not shake with excitement, this could get him a raise and maybe even a promotion if this led to solving the case.
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>08-01-2007, 20:17:05</strong>
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				”Uh…CLATTER, BANG!” hands trembling uncontrollably, Christina lost her grip on the phone, trying inanely to catch it in some bizarre juggling act she finally dropped it, the phone landing harshly on the kitchen floor. <br><br><em>Get a grip of yourself, girl</em> <br><br>Taking a deep breath, she picked up the phone, sheepishly answered, ”You still there? I accidentally dropped the phone.” When he answered in the affirmative, she closed her eyes, holding back her fear just long enough to get her words out, ”How about Starbucks at 110 SE 3rd Ave, I can be there in 45 minutes?” It was the first place she could think of, relatively public with the beach nearby.
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-01-2007, 20:44:57</strong>
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				Richard hissed and brought the phone away from his ear, but didn't say anything as she explained herself. Yawning he jotted down the place and said a quick goodbye, then got up and stretched and heaed for his issued car, that and he rounded up his partner Chris and they headed off to starbucks.<br><br>They seemed to be early because no one greeted them when they arrived and sat down, and both ordered coffee and sipped it slowly, the caffeine lifting richard's spirits up and energy for the day. His brown eyes movd around the various people witin, always on watch and cautious which came natural with being a cop.
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>08-01-2007, 22:06:13</strong>
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				Dressed in holey jeans, trendy these days though hers were not bought with the holes and a tight blue tank top, Christina grabbed her purse, tossing her cell phone back into it, and ran out the door. She was scared, her eyes constantly shifting looking for anyone that may be following her, she had her can of pepper spray, but it felt woefully inadequate at the moment. In her business, stalkers were not that uncommon and the dancers had been taught the basics of avoiding them. Using this knowledge, she left her beat up import car on the street and headed to the bus stop. <br><br>She smiled, greeting the few neighbors she knew as she walked, cautious of anyone that seemed out of place, but not finding anything too suspicious. Her dirty blonde hair blowing in the light wind behind her, she waited for the bus with an old man and her downstairs neighbor. She made polite chit chat for the ten minute wait, anxious to be on her way, the bus arrived and she hopped on board, glad it was a pretty straight shot to the Starbucks. <br><br>Finally arriving with only a few minutes to spare, Christina entered the Starbucks, immediately spotting the two cops drinking coffee. She approached cautiously, her sky blue eyes shifting about her looking for danger one final time, holding out her hand, she stated with forced bravado, ”Hello boys, I believe I can help you.”
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-01-2007, 22:36:20</strong>
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				Richard and his partner Chris had just finished speaking when a woman came inside and richard nudged his partner, she looked like the one though gods knows how he knew. He sat his coffee down after taking a sip when she spoke and nodded his head slowly. "We are very grateful you came forward." His bright brown eyes stared into her blue one's and he brushed auburn hair from his face, his alabaster skin shining in the light as he gave her a warm smile.<br><br>His partner chris looked slightly different from richard, his eyes were gray and he had dark brown hair, he seemed more reclusive and less of a talker. Maybe why he didn't say anything to her. Eventually richard blinked having been staring off into space and motioned her to sit beside him in another chair. "Let us finish our coffee and we will go to the station, not very big on discussing things here, would you like anything miss?" He didn't remember if he had gotten her name but asked just the same.
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>08-01-2007, 22:46:29</strong>
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				&nbsp;“I will take a tall nonfat latte with one splenda, no foam, she answered as she gazed into his brown eyes, smiling despite her fear. He seamed safe enough, but she was afraid to provide her given name in public, so she replied simply &nbsp;“For now, you can call me Betty. Before I go anywhere with you or your partner, I would like to see your badges.”<br><br>She took a seat at their table while they waited for her coffee to be finished.
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 15:15:03</strong>
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				Richard waved the waitress down who giggled as he ordered 'Betty' her drink. His lightly tanned skin gleamed as he pulled his badge out and flashed it to her and chris did the same. Smiling he yawned and rubbed his eyes. "I must confess betty that I am curious as to how you happened to be there, and managed to see it all." His brown eyes hardened and turned cool into cop eyes, his job as suspect everyone and leave nothing unchecked, perhaps she was just playing them and wanting information for the people who committed the crime.
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 17:01:43</strong>
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				Her drink arrived just after she looked at each of their badges, it was clear to Richard that she was looking to make sure it was not a forgery and that she had some skill in her examination of the badges. Satisfied, she relaxed just a little in her chair her back against a wall, as she scan the walkway in front of the store, agitation plain on her features. Her latte came and she sipped at it absently before answering his inquiry, "I am a dancer there, I had gone back to retrieve my purse. I had forgotten it." <br><br>Her words are a low mumble and it is hard to understand her, but the gist comes across.
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 17:24:53</strong>
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				A likely excuse he thought one many had used, but she could be telling the truth who knew right now. His eyes narrowed slightly but finally he nodded and watched her sip the latter, and absentmindedly he sipped at his wonderfully tasting coffee. Chris remained silent and merely looked at richard for a moment and richard shrugged. "I see, how many days a week do you work there?" He asked nonchantly. He was still suspicious, afterall she was a stripper and mostly like went above and beyond the call of duty for the men there, it wasn't uncommon to find places where you could do more than just look. Likely she was prostitute as well he thought, another good reason not to trust her right away.
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 19:05:48</strong>
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				Her head held high, she glared at Chris as she saw the distrust in his eye, no doubt he thought her a 'dirty prostitute', &nbsp;"I am on stage there at least five days a week, usually six. My hours are flexible and it pays the bills and allows me the luxury of going to school." she answered, rather defensively almost spitting on him. Her eyes turned to Richard; he seemed the gentler of the two and perhaps more understanding. Before they could ask any more questions, she stated bluntly, though quietly so only the two of them could hear, "Look, I know what happened, saw who did it and the bodies afterwards," &nbsp;she shudders at the memory, "The reason I did not come forward before was that I was scared, still am frankly, so why now you ask? My life was threatened moments before I made the 911 call." 
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 19:16:16</strong>
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				Chris shuffles around across the table and says nothing. Richard's eyes seem to soften a bit as he looks her over and finally nods his head, it was reasonable she was scared and he tryed to be understanding but remained suspicious just in case. "That is only natural, but no worries we can protect you, afterall you are our star witness now are you willing to testify?"
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 19:25:22</strong>
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				”I know you are suspicious, I would be too if a stripper came to me and told you exactly what you been wanting to hear, that there was a witness to a murder that has so much pressure your boss is probably telling you solve it or enjoy the rest of your days as a meter maid,” &nbsp;she said more calmly, still anxious even in public. She was taking a big risk just coming to the police, to testify would mean certain death, if not a painful one.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>Quieter still, more of a whisper, &nbsp;“I will testify, but will require protection, most likely I will not be able to return to my current life, such that it is.” She finished her latte, tossing the empty cup into the garbage nearby, making the easy basket, ”I will say no more until we are at the station, where it is safer.”
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 19:31:46</strong>
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				Richard didn't care much for strippers but maybe this would turn this woman's life around, he couldn't imagine showing yourself to everyone even if it did lead to sex. You mostly ended up with skaned up people who make you shiver when you look at them. Sighing he listened to her and his eyes narrowed slightly, she seemed very smart and perceptive as it was, speaking exactly what they had been thinking. It was slightly unnerving. Taking a last gulp of his coffee he stood and brushed himself off. "Very well let us go, and don't worry we will take good care of you."
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 19:48:43</strong>
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				She stood gracefully, her long legs and talent as a dancer apparent as she followed the two detectives to their car. She was very leery of the outside world, afraid that whoever had sent her the threat would be able to track her down, but they made it to the issued unmarked car without incident. She stood near them, waiting for one of them to unlock the car, wondering which one was the driver.
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 20:06:47</strong>
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				Richard opened the passenger door and made chris sit in the back but he didn't complain, in case something should happen they didn't want her back in the back seat alone. Moving around the other side of the car he climbed in the driver's seat and buckled his seat belt, brushing auburn hair from his eyes and clearing his throat. Soon they pulled out of their parking spot on the side of the street and picked up speed and took off to the station, neither detective speaking unless she did seemingly lost in thought for some reason or another.
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 20:42:29</strong>
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				Thanking him for his kindness, she climbed into the passenger seat and buckled her seat belt. She leaned against the window, watching her City go by as the drove to the station, lost in thoughts and worries. Had she made the right choice to come forward, were Johnny ‘Miami John’ Rugario’s men watching her even now, the information she held would bring him down, one of the biggest crime boss’s in all of Florida.
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 21:17:03</strong>
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				It didn't take them long to reach the station and richard once inside informed his boss and they led 'betty' into a interrogation room. "Before we get started would you like anything to drink?" His brown eyes stared straight into hers without flinching and he closed the door and smoothed his tie and suit jacket. Chris had disappeared and instead it seemed richard's actual partner came in and took his place, perhaps the other man had been busy but this one was quite different than chris. A huge black man at least six foot nine or more came walking in, ducking under the door frame and smiling at 'betty' then he closed the door. His black suit fit very tightly on his body and it was clear the man was all muscle and ripped. His hair was cut short and he had a neat goatee which he kept trimmed and short. Taking a seat he greeted richard who smiled back and took a seat himself. "First off let's have your real name." He stated in a cool yet professional voice.
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 22:13:02</strong>
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				She shook her head at the offer of a drink. Staring at the tall man as he walked in, she could not help but be a little intimated by his appearance, though he did seem friendly so far, smiling she almost laughed at herself, what a great psychological trick they were playing, well she could play just as well. Assuming the conversation would be recorded, she mustered up her best business voice, &nbsp;"The name is Christina Chase, professionally I am known as Baseball Betty." &nbsp;Looking straight into his chocolate brown eyes, she asked, "Could you introduce me to your partner, Detective Blake?"
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 22:58:36</strong>
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				Richard couldn't help Barrett was so fucking big but he sighed and ignored her suddenly professional voice, then he motioned to the smiling black man. "Barrett Wallace is my partner." He raised his brow at her name and chuckled. "I can only imagine why to." He said teasingly and looked at barrett who laughed in a deep and slightly gruff voice, then the huge man pulled out a cigarette and lit it up blowing smoke throughout the room. Likewise richard had seemed to forget he smoked and suddenly pulled out one as well, the same brand as barrett's and lit his as well and soon the room was full of smoke, but he figured she was use to it considering how many people smoked in clubs. "Now Ms. Chase, what exactly did you see, be detailed if you please." He flipped on the recorder and gave her a reassuring smile.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 23:19:30</strong>
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				She sat back in her chair, though used to cigarette smoke it was a disgusting habit, one to be tolerated not embraced. Taking a deep breath she began.<br><br>"You have to understand that after I tell you what I saw I will need protection, I know you have mentioned you will protect me, but to be frankly honest, your words don't seem sincere, as if you were trying to placate me."<br><br>Closing her eyes, gathering her thoughts she returns to the night that has changed her life forever and begins. "I had finished my set on stage and done some extra work amongst the patrons, lap dances and whatnot. It was late around three in the morning and I was talking with a friend, another dancer as we exited the bar. We must have talked at our cars for another fifteen minutes or so when I realized I had left my purse inside. I wished her goodbye and entered the club through the backdoor. Upon entering, I immediately heard arguing coming from the office, I saw several shadows there an instinctively hid underneath a table. There had been tension in the prior weeks, with more than one argument erupting in the office."<br><br>Taking a breath, wishing she had taking the detective's offer for a drink, she licked her dry lips and asked for a glass of water.
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-01-2007, 23:43:09</strong>
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				"No we did not, I was sincere." He wanted to add something else but refrained and yawned covering his mouth, then barrett got up and got the woman some water and handed it to her, then he settled his large frame back into his chair. "Really? Do you know who it was that was arguing with your boss, perhaps manage to see their faces?" He smiled and took a drag on his cigarette and blew a cloud of smoke through the room.
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>10-01-2007, 00:02:21</strong>
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				Taking a large gulp of water to soothe her dry throat, she continued her narration in lieu of answering his question directly.<br><br>"From underneath that table, I could not be seen in the darkness that surrounded the dress room, but there was a dim light on in the office, I could see there were five distinct shadows, but nothing to clearly. That is until one, a well dressed Italian, of them pulled a large gun and fired four times, two into each body, blood was everywhere. With the bright flash of the muzzle I saw every detail in that office, every face as if it was in slow motion. I was lucky the gun was not silenced, as I gasped loudly, banging my head on the underside of the table." <br><br>She showed them the top of her head and indeed there is a rather large bump, took a sip of water and continued, &nbsp;"I saw their faces and then cowered deep in the shadows underneath that table, praying they would not find me, for I knew I was dead if they did. The shooter was Miami John, he had two henchmen with him, and I do not think I could identify them. I stayed hidden for about an hour; I heard them ruffling through things both inside the office and out, leaving the place in disarray. Finally when I felt it was safe, I climbed out from under the table, went and looked at the bodies, it was my boss and another man, I did not know who he was until I watched the news later in the day. I grabbed my purse, which was not where I left and ran out of there."<br><br>She looked at each of them, watching their moves as she told her story.
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-01-2007, 00:10:07</strong>
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				Both of their faces were closed down and gave away nothing and remaine emotionless and finally richard sighed and nodded. "Very good, at least we know who the shooter was, that at least is a start." He said softly and looked at barrett. "We will leave you for a few minutes Ms. Chase, I have to report this and wwe will return." With that they both smiled and got up and left closing the door behind them.
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>10-01-2007, 00:47:38</strong>
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				She sat back in her chair, leaning so the front two legs were lifted from the floor. She smiled, staring at the 'mirror', wondering who was watching from behind the glass or what they had thought about her story. It was unclear to her if they believed her or not, their emotions hard to read. They had probably heard stories like hers that eventually turned up false, and yet hers was true and would check out.<br><br>She sipped at her water and waited for their return, relieved that she had finally told someone.
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-01-2007, 14:56:35</strong>
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				Whatever christina expected it wasn't what happened next, as two pairs of unfamiliar and strange men came into the room followed by barrett and richard. If she had thought the detectives bad she was in for a treat, all four men's faces cold and emotionless as they took a seat and gazed at her. A beautiful and handsome man with thick black hair and bright blue eyes stared at christina. "So Ms. Chase, did you happen to see anything else while you were there, drugs perhaps and don't lie." His voice was slightly accusatory, but perhaps he was just doing his job. Little did she know the man who had spoken to her was from the F.B.I., and the other two men were from the CIA, and two more were on their way from the ATF. Christina was in deeper shit than she realized.
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				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>10-01-2007, 18:42:42</strong>
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				Her chair came down in a clatter, breaking the silence, just before one of the men spoke, as she watched the men file into the room. Suddenly, it was feeling very hot and stuffy and she had finished her water long ago, instead she stared at each of them, trying to learn the features of their faces, a hobby of hers. Finally, she spoke deciding that these men were probably federal agents, their suits all dark, ties thin, not creative dressers these men, &nbsp;“If you mean party drugs, sure there was always small quantities party drugs around, usually X, Mr. uhhh” &nbsp;she looked down at his visitor’s badge to get his name, &nbsp;“Drake.” <br><br>Her voice was almost steady though a trained ear could pick up that she was nervous and still quite a bit scared. She looked to Richard for comfort, his relaxed and understanding initially giving her some strength to speak.
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				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-01-2007, 19:29:21</strong>
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				Agent Drake shook his head and sighed, perhaps this one would be difficult. "There was drugs all over that room Ms. Chase, and not anything to scoff at, this is bigger than you realize and you are now in our custody." He yawned and swiped the sweat from his forehead, Alex glanced at his partners then motioned richard and barrett out of the room. The other three men were very handsome as well, perhaps it was luck but it seemed christina had something to look forward to, who wouldn't want a handful of gorgeous men around them. Alex's partner was tall with a medium build and dark brown hair, his eyes a dull blue grey which shone with excitement. The other two men were different, one was huge like barrett and black as well but he was bald, and he was devoid of facial hair. The last was short with thick blonde hair and bright blue eyes, his face remained emotionless at first, but he his face soon broke into a smile when he looked at christina.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>10-01-2007, 19:47:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Crossing her long legs underneath the table, she sat forward, arms resting on the edge of the table, fingers laced together. There was a tension about her, obviously worried about her predicament, but she had chosen to come forward and whatever they did to her was certainly better than death at the hands of Miami John, she shuddered at the thought, no doubt they would have fun with her before they killed her.<br><br>”Look Agent Drake, there may have been drugs everywhere in that office, but as a dancer, my job was to go in there, dance, make the customers happy and get out. I was good at my job and that is all it was to me, it was not a career, I did not aspire to stay in the field. I did it because it paid the bills. We were not allowed to enter the office, so I didn’t, until that night. All I saw were the two dead bodies, and the blood, there was so much blood. I grabbed my purse and ran, didn’t look back.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-01-2007, 20:04:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alex nodded and smiled. "Call me alex please, good if you didn't see anything before then there is no need for the ATF to talk to you, though you will have to take a lie detector test first to prove it." He scratched his chin and glanced at the others. "The CIA agents are here because they believe terrorism is involved, but I highly doubt it so hopefully it just be us." He rubbed his eyes and straightened his tie.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>10-01-2007, 20:13:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				”I will take the test if it is required, I have nothing to hide.” Parched, she again tried to take a drink, only to discover her glass was empty. Her eyes shifted to each of the agents,&nbsp; wondering what the hell she had stepped into here, she knew the murder was big, especially after the news reported it was a senator, but the place was crawling with federal agents. <br><br>Finally realizing that she was in a room with four gorgeous men wearing only a pair of worn jeans and a tank top, she began to feel self-conscious, she was used to being looked at as an object, but somehow this felt different. &nbsp;“Do you mind if I use the restroom to freshen up and perhaps get a diet soda, Alex?” &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-01-2007, 20:30:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The two cia agents left and didn't come back while alex and his partner sat there and slowly his blue eyes moved to christina. "Good, and of course you can, however a detecttive will escort you just to be sure." A beautiful female detective appeared and motioned christina out the door and showed her where the bathroom was, then once she was done showed her where the drink machine was.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>10-01-2007, 22:41:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Walking over to the vending machine, she fished through her purse for some loose change, mumbling about having to pay for her own drink. She noticed her pepper spray is missing, probably taking when they searched her purse upon entering, wouldn’t want their key witness accidentally spraying someone would they now. Finally finding the correct change, she tossed it into the machine, pressing the diet coke button. The machine took her change, she heard the clatter of the can moving, but is appalled when it gets stuck. With a swift kick, she muttered, &nbsp;“fucking machine.” to her surprise it relinquished the drink.<br><br>Grabbing the soda, she opened, amazed that it did not spray everywhere and takes a long sip before following the beautiful detective back to the interrogation room.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-01-2007, 20:10:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				While they waited alex's partner started chatting with alex but both feel silent as she entered the room again, whatever they had been talking about it wasn't public knowledge. Alex smiled as she back down and he scratched his chin. "As soon as I get a call we will be leaving Ms. Chase, first to your house then on to our local office here, then we will further fill you in on what will be done concerning you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>11-01-2007, 20:13:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled back at Alex, not too worried that the room feel silent as she entered, they were agents after all, there were bound to be things she did not need to know. Slightly worried, she asked "Am to pack at home, is that why we are going there?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-01-2007, 22:57:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alex nodded and yawned, his partner's misty green eyes peering at her strangely, then both stood and stretched and appeared to be more toned than orginally thought. "We are putting you in protective custody, otherwise you will end up dead." He said but gently not wanting to startle her, some women were fragile but she didn't appear that way, he just wanted to be cautious.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>11-01-2007, 23:11:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				”I suspected as much, I do realize the stakes that I am dealing with here and that my life and those of the people surrounding me are in grave danger. I wanted to thank you up front, for your willingness to protect me, assuming you are part of the detail that will be doing so.” She finished her diet coke quickly; happy to have something that could distract her from the conversation for a brief moment anyways.<br><br>She watched each of the men, their bodies as tone as her own, though she had a lithe dancer’s body, while they looked like they spent quite a bit of time lifting weights.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-01-2007, 23:19:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alex nodded and flipped his phone open as he it rang, then he stepped out the door for a moment, then a couple of minutes later returned. "Well we can go now Ms. Chase, but first you must list all the things you will need, you are not to go in your home so no one will see you." He said and scratched his head. "Plainclothes detectives will do so and you can bring so money for now, I am assuming you will need to buy stuff eventually"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>11-01-2007, 23:30:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She lists off the clothes she wanted, including a pair of boots that she adores, she had saved up for months for the boots and there was no way she was going to leave them behind. Most of her clothes matched what she was wearing; she had no need or means to dress in anything more elegant. She asked for them to bring her textbooks, notebooks and laptop as well, she was hoping she could at least finish out the semester. She also listed off the toiletries she would need, all in the shower and bathroom, nothing major or complicated.&nbsp; Finally, somewhat sheepishly, she added one last thing to the list, "On the bed there is a stuffed elephant, he was a gift from my parents; I would like to add it to the list."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-01-2007, 00:05:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alex and his partner grinned as the they looked over the list once she was done. "Very well then." He said and smiled at her, his blue eyes brightening a little as he glanced around. "I don't want you to worry Ms. Chase, now please follow us." He opened the door and soon they were off down the hallway, richard and barrett waving at her from their desks as she passed. Outside around back she was ushered into a black car with completely blacked out windows, then alex and his partner climbed in and they were off into the setting sun.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-01-2007, 00:13:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Feeling safer than she had before she had entered the Starbucks hours before, she relaxed for the first time in the back of the sedan. Lying back against the soft head rest, she closed her eyes, not caring about the passing streets or where they were taking her. "If you want me to call you Alex, you should call me Christina or Chris," she said into the silence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-01-2007, 14:58:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alex grinned and poked her playfully from his spot beside her in the back seat, a small and stocky blonde guy driving the sedan remained silent. Sighing he yawned and ruffled his thick black hair then nodded. "Very well christina, what did you do before umm dancing?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-01-2007, 17:58:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She giggled and batted his hand away playfully as a cat would a shoe string, turning slightly so that she could take a good look at the well-built agent sitting next to her, she liked what she saw. &nbsp;"I went to college full-time, well at least for a month or so, as a psychology major, before that I was in high school, a cheerleader. I had to leave college that first year, find a job to support myself." <br><br>She answered, it was obvious she was not telling her whole story, but she changed the subject quickly, &nbsp;"What made you want to become an FBI agent?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-01-2007, 18:59:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alex gave her a million dollar smile in return and chuckled to himself, she was playful which he liked, too bad she was the victim it as bad business to get involved with them. Sighing he rubbed his eyes and stared out the window for a moment then turned back to her. "I was in the military for six years in the army, then became an agent and have been every since, and mostly because I like the rush and thrill, and of course the danger." He grinned and ran fingers through his black hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-01-2007, 20:17:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded, listening intently to his story deciding that there was more to this man than an adrenaline-junkie, but not willing to push just yet. Looking at him, she guessed he was late twenties, perhaps early thirties, much older than her twenty-one years, and yet he was very attractive and full of life. She smiled, tossing her blond hair out of her eyes, and asked, &nbsp;"So what is the game plan here, take me to a safe house, interrogate me more?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-01-2007, 21:04:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Chuckling he shook his head and then suddenly his face went very serious. "To keep you alive Christina, and trust me things are just getting started, I don't think hiding you will be that easy despite our efforts." He said and groaned as he massaged his temples.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-01-2007, 05:37:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked at him now, she knew how serious the situation one, the fact that she had been discovered by the murderer despite the fact she always paid in cash, never gave out her cell phone number, and never used her true name with her current employer. &nbsp;"I understand the danger," she pauses, adjusting the seat belt that had been attempting to choke her, before continuing, &nbsp;"anyone who is willing to kill a state senator would have no qualms killing an exotic dancer or her protection detail. Do you have any family, Alex?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-01-2007, 18:47:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and muttered softly. "Yes a wife and a daughter, and a son on the way." He rquestion seemed to only bother him more and he groaned. "But I highly doubt I will be the one assigned to you, or my partner for that matter." God he hoped he wasn't, mainly because he didn't want to die. The car sped downtown people and other things whipping by.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>15-01-2007, 19:39:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I know that the Don is dangerous, but tell me honestly, how much trouble am I in?" She could see the worry in his eye and hoped the FBI was not callous enough to assign a family man to her detail. She reached out to him, placing her hand on top of his, &nbsp;"They would not assign some who has a young family to my detail, would they?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-01-2007, 19:45:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well alot but not as bad as it sounds really, although you could put the man away for good, which doesn't sit well with his employers or him." He shook his head head to her question and patted her hand. "No they won't, I think I know who they will though, you will like him I think very funny as well." He grinned just thinking about the man.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>15-01-2007, 20:13:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"My life has ended as I know, hasn't it, I will never again be safe as Christina Chase?" &nbsp;Her worry is plain on her face, but she tries to hide it from the FBI agent. &nbsp;"Has he done this sorta of thing before, protecting witnesses?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-01-2007, 20:17:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alex chuckled then busted out laughing for no reason, then dryed his eyes from crying and nodded. "Yes. He has worked for CIA before concerning terrorism, and was also a green beret for the army, I think you will find him well adapted to the job." Soon they pulled off the main highway and pulled up to a high security gate, and within moments they were pulling into a parking lot and alex and his partner got out and looked to christina. "We will be leaving you now, good luck juts follow the driver there." Soon they disappeared inside the building.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>15-01-2007, 20:40:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Goodbye, Alex, thanks for everything." She was not sure why she thanked the agent, but felt it was the right thing to do. She turned towards the driver, "So where are you taking me?" it was said with a light smile, she was hoping to put some humor into her current situation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-01-2007, 20:58:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It wasn't a surprise that the driver was a huge and ripped black man who was bald, yet he smiled at christina and stretched his enormous frame. "To a room to meet your new company." Smiling they proceeded through many doors, many which he had to punch in numbers for, but some other people behind glass opened for him. Some of them stared at christina for no reason, and a few of the male agents stared and waved. Finally he opened a door at the end of a hall and motioned her inside. "Someone will be with you shortly." The driver disappeared leaving her alone in a room that resembled the one at the police station, cool inside with white walls that didn't look ordinary and glass at the front.<br><br>Soon footsteps could be heard outside and finally the door opened after several minutes had went bye, and inside walked christina's main protector with a cigarette dangling from his mouth. To say he was gorgeous was an understatement depending on what your tastes were. His hair was long and golden blonde and braided at the end, he was tall with a medium build though looked slim in his suit, and&nbsp; his eyes were a beautiful brown with flecks of gold in them. Therefore only up close could you tell they weren't actually gold. Soon another man came in behind him who was black and had braids for hair, and tall like the blonde man and he had a variety of tattoo's on his body. They both smiled and finally sat down looking christina over. "Not what I expected." Said a slightly gruff voice which was also kind of deep. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 01:16:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She followed the driver in silence, smiling at those that noticed her though she was used to people staring and the smile was fake. She watched as the new set of agents stepped into her cage, as they stalked around her, sized her up, she was getting tired of the parade and she showed it in her voice, it was tired and weary, &nbsp;“And what did you expect?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 14:52:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The blonde man grinned at her tone and shook his had. "It's not everyday I portect former strippers I happen to love them though nice to look at, that and I usually guard people who are more ugly so what a great change, tell me ms. chase you didn't umm provide more than was nessecary to your customers did you?" The black guy busted out laughing behind him and leaned against the wall, the blonde man grinning and chuckling himself, it seemed the blonde guy had sense of humor and was way past being comfortable. Finally the blonde man managed to speak. "I'm Vince, and this is my partner Sean, and my other one should be here pretty soon." Flashing perfectly white teeth he chuckled again.<br><br>Soon the door opened again, and a man who was closer to christina's age walked in, with short brown hair and beautiful and kind brown eyes. His skin was tanned and he had a growth of stubble on his face, tall and well built like vince and gave christina a beautiful smile and looked at his co workers. "I am sure you have managed to cross the line and embarass our lady here already vince." He said in a clear and sweet voice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 17:59:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She glared at him, it was not embarrassment in her eyes but pure distaste, this was the type of man that she would see often at the club, too crude to have a girlfriend beyond the first date. She did not dignify him with an answer, she knew why she stripped and it had nothing with enjoyment, it was a paycheck and if she could make the money she made any other way, she would. She relaxed, dropping her tense shoulders, took a deep breath and closed her eyes, composing herself for her next interrogation. <br><br>She smiled when the third man walked into the room, he was gorgeous and she shifted to watch as he sauntered into the room, speaking for the first time since entering the FBI building, &nbsp;“Shall we get this party started?” she said coolly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 18:13:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				All three men were rolling in the floor at the glare vince got and finally after a while managed to control themselves. Finally vince grinned and brushed hair from his eyes. The brown headed man slapped vince on the back and sighed. "Forgive my partner ms. chase, he likes to get a reaction out of people and get a good laugh in, I'm sorry to say but he's a bit out there so this is what you have to look forward to." Yawning he rubbed his eyes and walked over to her offering his hand. "I'm Lucious, funny name I know but my parents are weird anyway, and please don't take offense he didn't mean just picking on you to break the ice." Vince nodded as well as sean, it seemed these guys were quite a group.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 18:31:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her mood lightened and she took his offered hand, shaking it with a firm but gentle grip, &nbsp;"I don't take offense, he just reminds me of a typical customer," she said quietly. She was used to being among men, though usually she had far less clothes on and her life was not in danger. She ran her hand through her long hair, look at each of the agents in turn, "Might as well call me Christina or Chris, especially since we are going to be spending a lot of time together for the near future." &nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 18:36:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Peachy, from now we are going to well sort of friends or at least to everyone else, or possibly relatives but only call us by the names we gave you, got it?" Lucious said and scratched his chin in thought. "Soon we will be leaving here so you can collect your things, which I am sure you will be wanting, where is the list you gave the other agents?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 18:48:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She cannot help but make the sarcastic comment, &nbsp;"With the other agents." &nbsp;but she softened it by adding, &nbsp;"but I can make another list if need be." &nbsp;She smiled despite the fact she was getting tired of being driven in a car, she had spent more time in a car today than she had in the whole month preceding.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 19:04:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Lucius chuckled and shook his head. "Well I certainly see we will have our hands full with you, but no need to write out another one, I think I might have the orginal here somewhere." Smiling vince handed the list him and luciius glanced it over. "Well let's get going then shall we?" Opening the door he waited for christina and motioned her outside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 19:13:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Again she walked outside, she was getting tired of the moving, looking forward to a long hot bubble bath at their final destination, something she was sure the agents would not mind seeing. Chuckling to herself, she followed them as they walked to yet another black sedan, &nbsp;"Wow, black sedan, would have never guessed." &nbsp;she quipped as she climbed into the back seat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 20:15:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				All three men laughed at her and pointed at a dark SUV sitting beside it. "I don't think aganet laws would like us taking her car, this one is ours." Vince said and smiled and soon climbed into the driver's seat. The other two sat in the back with christina to protect her if need be, and soon a shorter man with thick yellow blonde hair and medoum blue eyes joined them, and he climbed into the seat beside vince. Before long they were out on the highway, the other agents scanning the traffic closely, it wasn't unusual to be attacked while in the car afterall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 20:50:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed, black SUV, yet another original car, &nbsp;"Variety might do you boys some good, did the government get a discount on black paint?" <br><br>She climbed in, sitting between the two large men, enjoying the warmth of their bodies as they watched out for her safety, she was silent allowing them to do their job, her eyes scanning the road for any familiar vehicles, of which she saw none.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 21:09:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				They parked like two blocks away from christina's apartment and sat there for a moment looking out the windows, then finally all of them got out and swiftly more men jumped into the vehicle to take their places. "You stay here we will be back." Vince said and flashed her a grin. Soon they made their way inside and up the steps to her apartment, and after a moment or two began to break into the apartment illegally or it would be to some. Gunshots rang out from inside the apartment and put three holes in the door, narrowly missing vince who rolled against the wall and looked at the others. He made a sign as the other two backed up against the wall, and quickly he kicked the door down and as soon as it was gone sean and lucius started firing into the apartment. Quickly they spread out searching the place for anyone else, three bodies lying on the floor now with holes in their chests. Quickly gathering up the needed things they hurried back to the car and tossed it in, vince getting on his cell phone and calling the local cops and explaining the situation. All seemed cool and unfazed by what had just happened, and vince wore a red mark on his arm and a small cut where a bullet had grazed his arm.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-01-2007, 22:17:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Starting as she hears the bullets, one of the FBI agents with her pushing her to the floor and covering her. Her heart pounding, she remained silent, the real danger of the situation coming crashing down on her, she trembled uncontrollably, muttering nonsensical words. When the three boys returned to the vehicle, she looked up at each of them, making sure that they were safe, she did not know what she would do if she were the cause of one of their deaths. <br><br>"Are you guys all right?" she managed searching through the bag to make sure they had gotten everything, which they had. She was tempted to pull out the stuffed animal and cuddle with it right then and there, but decided better of it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-01-2007, 14:57:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Soon they were back in the car and speeding off, all three men with blank faces devoid of emotion. Finally vince seemed to come back to life and nodded. "We're fine." He said in a hollow voice and stared out the window and yawned. Neither of the other men spoke, but lucious did pat christina on the leg comfortingly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>17-01-2007, 17:23:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head in disbelief, choosing to believe they were in shock rather than pulling macho crap on her. She placed her hand on top of his, warmth permeating from her slightly sweaty fingers and she relaxed a bit, though she was still scared and wound up. She took deep breaths, hoping to slow her heart beat to something less than two hundred beats a minute as she watched the scenery pass by.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-01-2007, 18:03:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Simultaneously all three men pulled one of their guns hidden on their person and layed them in their lap. Vince smiled at her his golden brown eyes twinkling mischeviously. Chuckling he shook his head and glanced out the window. "We will have think up a name for you to go by, christina won't work makes it easier for them, which would you prefer?" He stared into her blue eyes without blinking, lucius and sean shifting around in their seats uncomfortably. They weren't like vince who had seen alot more than they had, and was older than them, they were still good but no where close to vince.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>17-01-2007, 18:44:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Christina jumped at the sight of the guns, having already seen too many of them in the past couple of weeks; she shrunk back away from them with an audible gasp. When Vince spoke to her, she barely heard his voice, was almost unable to distinguish his words, but finally grasped the meaning after a few long moments. &nbsp;"H...How...about...Lynn?" &nbsp;she said, her voice trembling.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-01-2007, 18:59:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I like it simple and easy to remember, and it somehow suits you." Vince pulled the slide back on his and it made a odd noise, which in effect put a round already in the chamber. Sean and lucius did likewise and wiped sweat from their foreheads. The SUv kept going and going without showing any sign of stopping, but who knew exactly where they were going.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>17-01-2007, 19:32:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She remained quiet, worried that they were being pursued, worried that she could get these people killed; worried that she could be killed or worse captured. She turned from them, hiding her face as they drove, the realization of the danger crashing down on her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-01-2007, 20:05:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince patted her on the back after lighting up a cigarette. "Don't worry I won't let anyone hurt you lynn." He said soothingly, and finally after what seemed hours they came to a stop at a hotel on the edge of the city. "Here we are, this place is abandoned and we now use it for hiding, we shoudl be safe here."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>17-01-2007, 21:53:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>should being the operative word, </em> she thought, as she looked at Vince and then at the hotel. &nbsp;"Would you mind not smoking near me?" &nbsp;Yes dealt with smokers at the club, but she never appreciated it, dealing with them because it was part of her job. She usually avoided those who smoked on her off-hours.<br><br>She gathered her bag and waited for them to tell her it was safe to exit the vehicle.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-01-2007, 22:42:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Yawning he through the nub of a cigarette out the window and smiled after blowing smoke out the window. "Alright here we are away from most everything, you are forbidden to go outside without one of us, and are forbidden to be seen by anyone try to stay hidden." He stated simply and scratched his chin.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>17-01-2007, 22:50:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"How am I suppose to prevent someone from seeing me?" she asked coyly, she knew what he had meant, but could not help but give him a hard time. After what he had done to her when they first met, he deserved every jibe she threw at him. She jumped out of the car and followed them into the hotel, her bag across her back.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-01-2007, 15:40:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I know you are use to people look at you, but you may only get naked in front of us from now on christina." Vince grinned and sighed softly glancing at the others once they were safely inside and out of the public eye. "Now let us show you who we really are." Vince's voice had changed instantly, now more clear and not so deep, and slowly he pulled the blonde wig off his head and smiled at christina. The man standing before her now was totally different than before, with thick and styled black hair, and cool gray eyes that stared back at the young woman without blinking. "We are sorry to deceive you christina but it was nessecary I suppose, at least that's what we were told by the higher ups, both for our safety and yours considering someone could have seen us since we left." Yawning he stretched and looked at the others as they peeled their stuff off. "Oh and of course our names are different as well, I swear this time I am Logan."<br><br>Lucius wasn't much different than his original self, the only thing that changed was his hair style which was more detail making him better looking, and the fact that his eyes were a misty green without the contacts. Sean had disappered completely so he was most likely who he said he was, and in his place a man with thick yellow blonde hair and bright blue eyes stood before her. "Like logan said we're sorry, I am Ron, and the new guy is Lucas." Both men sighed and glanced around and logan motioned for christina to follow them. "Come on we will show you where you will be staying."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>18-01-2007, 17:21:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She put out her hand, &nbsp;"Well hello Logan, Lucas and Ron," &nbsp;she looked at each of them in turn, he eyes lingering on the misty green eyes of Ron the longest, &nbsp;"my name is Lynn and I will be your protectee, also known as prisoner, for the next what....several weeks to months." &nbsp;She said it with a smile, meant in jest, but the words did hit her hard as she realized how serious her situation had become; no longer would she have any contact with anyone she knew previous to this day.<br><br>She gave Logan a slow wink, &nbsp;"Oh and hun, you won't be seeing my naked form any time soon." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-01-2007, 17:28:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				All three men grinned and nodded in her direction, but logan looked like a lost puppy and very sad at her words. "Never eh? Damn, well looks like we will have to just go to s atrip culb afterall, but I don't mind alot more of a selection." He grinned and poked lynn playfully in the side and yawned ruffling his black hair. However different they looked it seemed each had the same attitude and personality. The three men began helping lynn unpack and get her things where they needed to be, then unpacked their own stuff silence. Once everyone was done logan walked into the lobby to meet them. "It has been a busy day, let's go eat, there's this steak house I have been dying to eat at."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>18-01-2007, 18:32:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Lynn unpacked her things, shooing the FBI agents away, though one seemed to always be present inside her room. &nbsp;"I did not say never..." &nbsp;she whispered softly in Logan's ear, seductively trailing a finger down his shoulder. This was her element, being the only female with a group of guys and she relaxed quite a bit, comfortable in their protection. The last thing she unpacked was her stuffed elephant, which she hugged tightly before placing it on the bed. As she left the room, she whispered to Ron, who happened to be guarding her at the time, &nbsp;"Not a word about elephant." <br><br>Her stomach growling, &nbsp;"I would love a steak and a beer. Are there any other rules I should be aware of, for instance I have a take-home final in my psychology course that is due Friday, would it be possible for me to complete it and have someone turn it in for me?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-01-2007, 18:51:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Logan was also talented at seduction and didn't respond quite the ay she might think, and he smiled and kissed her cheek quickly and left the room. Ron grinned and looked at the elephant and nodded his head. "Everyone collects something." once they had gathered together logan looked at lynn and shook his head. "Everything is on hold for now, you will continue school somewhere else when this is over, and don't worry you won't fail." Smiling he opened the door and motioned her outside after ron and lucas had gone in front, and in place of the black SUV, now there was a brand new chrysler 300 outside and they all climbed in.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>18-01-2007, 20:39:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed when he kissed her; oh she loved a challenge and knew that Logan would provide her that challenge. &nbsp;“Oh, I am not worried about failing; I am worried about putting my life on hold because I was in the wrong place and the wrong time. I was so close to completing my degree, getting out of the stripping business, just a couple more classes.” &nbsp;<br><br>She sighed heavily, following them out to the Chrysler, the new car did not even phase her, it seemed every time she exited a building with them there was a new car.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-01-2007, 21:14:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well you won't have to strip anymore, the government will help you out for a long time after this for your help, but we certainly won't mind if you give us a private showing." He grinned and sighed softly ruffling his black hair. Getting into the driver's seat he started the car and pressed on the pedal, he grinned at the roar of the engine. Lucas and Ron got in the back on either side of lynn and gave her a smile.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>18-01-2007, 22:09:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If you are good, I just might do that." she answered playfully, climbing into the sedan between the two boys. She rested a hand on each of their legs, the backseat a bit cramped, and smiled. &nbsp;"Speaking of my helping, I realize that there will come a time you will want to hear the story again; I was wondering if there was any type of timeline."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-01-2007, 18:45:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You will have to tell your story again possibly in front of a grand jury, and they will decide whether or not to draw charges, then they will be arrested and there will be a trial which you will have to be at." Yawning logan rubbed his eyes. "After that it is up to the jury to decide innocence or guilt, but even after the trial no matter what happens your protectioon will go on for a while, and you will most likely be put into witness protection and moved, basically you will have a new job and everything." Clearing his throat he smiled, lucas and ron scooting away a bit from her touch, these two weren't really touchy feely.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>19-01-2007, 19:58:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She muttered an apology to the boys and fell silent in the back seat, dreaming of a new life. Perhaps, assuming she lived through all the attempts on her life, this would be the best thing that has happened to her since she was a child. <br><br>She watched the scenery go by and suddenly sat up, a question forming, &nbsp;“Isn’t it dangerous to go out to eat, I mean didn’t we just run into an ambush, shouldn’t we remain hidden?” 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-01-2007, 20:37:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Both men smiled at her and patted her back. Logan fell silent for long moments and said nothing but then lucas spoke. "Logan is a risk taker and likes danger which seems sort of selfish, but despite this, he will not let you die without dying first." He said softly and looked at logan in the front. Finally Logan nodded and fingerd his gun. "That is true, besides soon you will have to change your appearance for a while, so it doesn't matter really." Pulling into the parking lot of the restaurant logan pulled into a parking place and cut the engine, then turned around and smiled at everybody. "Alright let's go eat I'm starving."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>19-01-2007, 22:36:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at each of them in turn as she listened to Lucas' words, she could not believe that there were those willing to lay down their lives for her, a question for another day. Her stomach rumbled and she was out the door as soon as they let her, following Ron as they walked, Lucas behind her and Logan already in the restaurant, scoping it out, getting a table. <br><br>It was your typical steak joint, western decor, bar on one side a restaurant on the other, she felt under dressed in her tank top, was amused at the host who dropped their menus when he saw her, but hungry nonetheless.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-01-2007, 14:52:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The three men were nearly rolling in the floor as the waiter dropped their menu's and loagn even tryed to set him up with christina, but the man turned red and hastily muttered something about no thank you. Grinning the four were led to their table by a gorgeous waitress who was a little older than christina, and logan ended uo making her blush and also ended up with her phone number surprisingly. Finally seated all three men's eyes scanned the restaurant a couple of times before they finally took the time to look over the menu.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>22-01-2007, 18:34:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sensing this may be the last time for a good meal, Christina ordered a large porterhouse, medium rare with a fully loaded baked potato and a dinner salad with blue cheese. To wash it all done she chose a pint of Bass Ale. She laughed at Logan's antics, though they were not completely unexpected, it was nice to see that he turned his 'charm' on others as well. She waited for the others to order, but before the waitress left, she turned to them, &nbsp;"Do we want an appetizer, boys?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-01-2007, 19:46:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Each men's food choices varied as they ordered, ron turned out to be a vegetarian, while lucas liked more unique foods from various countries. Logan seemed all american though as he ordered a steak, bake potatoe, and salad with italian dressing. Yawning logan rubbed his eyes and all three of them looked at christina and shook their heads.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>22-01-2007, 20:42:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"So Logan, get any sleep last night? You seem to be yawning a fair amount." &nbsp;she asked quietly trying to drum up conversation. She thought Lucas' choices for dinner were intriguing, she too enjoyed an international cuisine, it was just rare she enjoyed a good steak. Her beer arrived from the bar soon after her question and she began to sip it as she waited for the main course.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-01-2007, 20:55:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Grinning he shook his head. "Not really, before we arrived yesterday I did quite a bit, so the sleep I got only made me less tired." Sighing he glanced around the restaurant again and scratched his head bored. Soon though his dark beer arrived and he took a gulp and smacked his lips appreciatively.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>23-01-2007, 02:25:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She fell silent once again, watching the tables around them, sipping at her beer while she waited for there food to arrive. It finally did so and it was cooked to perfection, she could not have asked for a better medium rare steak. Despite being petite, she puts it away easily, the potato following quickly afterwards.<br><br>Finished, she looks up at the others to see if any of them wanted dessert and coffee.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-01-2007, 14:59:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The three men ate in silence as well their eyes constantly moving around the room. Yawning logan rubbed his eyes and glanced at christina. "We have been in the public eye long enough and must leave." Flagging the waitress down he asked for the check and payed then the four of them headed back to the car.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>23-01-2007, 18:29:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Obviously disappointed that the mile high chocolate cake she had seen on the menu was not going to be hers, Christina followed Logan to the car, thankful that hit had not changed while they were inside the restaurant. Was this the first time she had walked out of a place to the same car, she chuckled inwardly. <br><br>She climbed into the middle of the back seat and waited for the two men to join her assuming Logan would once again drive them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-01-2007, 20:07:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Almost as soon as they got into he car logan's cell rang and he cursed under his breath and answered it, and by the ened of it he seemed flustered and merely growled as the call ended. Quickly he looked into the back seat and at christina. "I hate to be the bearer of bad news babe but it seems we are no longer wanted, the higher ups along with others think this is more of a case for the S.B.I. instead, so we are headed back to get your stuff then back to the police station." Growling softly he looked sad and sorry for her being tossed around so much.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>23-01-2007, 22:01:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head, she was tired, needed a rest badly, needed to be with one set of protectors, build the bonds of trust that were necessary if she were going to make it through this ordeal alive. &nbsp;"What is the S.B.I. and does this mean we will not be together after tonight?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-01-2007, 23:11:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Logan sighed knowing how she felt or close and he shook his head. "Stae Bureau of Investigation, one lower on the totem pole, and no you are leaving as now unfortunately." He sighed softly then fell silent as they drove back to the run down hotel, both ron and lucas patting her back comfortingly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>23-01-2007, 23:22:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sighed heavily, squashing the angry comments that were rising, she was tired of this shit. She didn't have to come forward, could have chosen to remain quiet. She followed them into the hotel, shoving her belongings into the bag unwilling to speak to any of them, it was not their fault and she did not want strike out at them. Most of her stuff packed, she took the elephant off the bed, hugged it fiercely before lovingly placing it on top. <br><br>She was already frustrated, denied completion of her course, all she had to do was turn in the damn exam, what harm could come from that? She was taken from her home, which now had been shot up to all hell. When ready, she returned to the lobby, &nbsp;"Will they be able to protect me adequately?" &nbsp;she asked to no one in particular.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-01-2007, 15:11:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Logan sighed and watched her move around in a bad temper and felt sorry for her and sighed, massaging his temples he looked sad and deep in thought. Christina's words seemed to jerk him back to reality and he finally nodded. "Yes I happen to know the two who will be assigned to you, one is pecuilar in looks but other than that their fine." Seeing she had her stuff he loaded up the car and they made their way back to the police station.<br><br>She was led back to what looked like the same room she had been in before, but two people already occupied the room when they motioned her inside. Logan gave her a peck on the cheek and wished her good luck before departing and gave her a brilliant smile. Once christina took the time to look she would notice what logan had been talking about when he spoke of one her new body guards. There sitting in a chair was tall and slightly slim man with long white hair that was braided in a beautiful way down his back, his facial features chiseled and seemingly perfect, his body slim but athletic and healthy so he wasn't to be taken lightly. His eyes were dark unlike the rest of him and he turned and stared at christina and finally flashed perfectly white teeth. The man sitting next to him could have been lucas's brother, with thick yellow blonde hair that was unruly and slightly long, his eyes a pleasant medium true blue. He was shorter than the his partner and slim, and his skin was lightly tanned. He gave christina a smile which brightened up his whole face, and it seemed he was close to christina's age and he looked like a big kid. "Greetings." They both said, one in a musical clear voice, the other a happy and good natured voice.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>24-01-2007, 20:01:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was silent on the trip over, steaming despite Logan’s words of encouragement, she was tired, both physically and mentally and she was scared, terrified in fact. She climbed out of the car, bag in hand and walked into the police station. She could not help but laugh when Logan kissed her, whispering softly in his ear, &nbsp;“If we meet again, I will perform that strip dance you so politely asked for.” &nbsp;<br><br>She turned to her new protectors, placing the bag by the door and taking up her customary seat at the table, she nodded to both, holding out her hand, &nbsp;“You probably this already, but the name’s Christina.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>24-01-2007, 20:10:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The two men seemed to be complete opposite's, hastily the young man with thick yellow blonde hair offered her his hand. "Name's Jason glad to meet ya." Jason seemed happy and very excited perhaps even hyper. The man with the white hair on the other hand merely smiled and lazily offered his hand. "My name is Micah, it is a pleasure to meet you, we are suppose to be joined by two ATF agents so for we wait." Yawning he rubbed his eyes then looked to Jason, who was grinning and seemed excited about the whole thing, maybe it was his first day on the job but unlikely.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>24-01-2007, 22:29:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She took each of their hands in turn, &nbsp;"It is nice to meet the both of you." &nbsp;She immediately liked the two of them, Micah's nature having a calming effect on her anger. Jason, well who could not like one so full of energy. She looked at each of them, perplexed &nbsp;"ATF, why are they joining the party?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-01-2007, 16:06:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Both men smiled at her and jason tryed to keep from showing on his face that he liked her touch. Micah rubbed his eyes and cleared his throat. "Alcohol, tobacco, and firearms are investigating them and your involvement helps them greatly." He sighed and glanced around.<br><br>Just then the door opened and it seemed the tempature in the room dropped several degree's, and once the man became visible who walked in all would know why. A smaller man of about average height and average build walked in, his hair short and a reddish color perhaps a dark red or auburn but his hair was mostly red. His eyes were a bright colored blue green, but they were cold as he took in the atmosphere before him, and his face remained emotionless. G;ancing at the three he yawned and sat down at the small table. Both men recognized the small man immediately. Finally the man spoke in a soft and unnvervingly quiet voice. "Vince." One simple word so she would know who he was.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>25-01-2007, 20:16:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She turned to him, watched as he walked into the room, shivered slightly, she had hoped this would be more relaxed, but at this point she was tired and did not care as long as she remained safe. She leaned forward, hand out, &nbsp;“Christina.” &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-01-2007, 20:22:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince seemed to be in charge and looked to be the oldest, his dark reddish hair slightly spikey as it stuck out to the sides, and soon he rose from his chair and cleared his throat. "I don't feel like waiting for the ATF, we are leaving, besides we have a plane to catch." Then something unexpectedly happened as he walked around to christina and nodded then offered her a hand to get up. Jason and Micah looked baffled and nodded silently then vince motioned christina out the door and followed behind her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>25-01-2007, 22:35:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She took his hand, standing with the grace of a dancer and walked towards the door, resigned to what was going to happen next. Before stepping out the door she turned back to Vince, &nbsp;"A plane, where are we going?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-01-2007, 23:15:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He said nothing at first just stared at her with those unnerving eyes, then finally looked away and coughed. "To St. Louis, you didn't honestly think we would stay here did you?, this is their home and they have the advantage somewhat unfamiliar territory will be good for us." Coughing again he brushed past her and led the way the other men taking up the rear.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>25-01-2007, 23:32:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Feeling somewhat more assured, she followed him through the police station, bag in hand. This was becoming routine, though a flight from Miami to St. Louis seemed rather odd to her, but hey she had never been out of the state so it could be fun.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>25-01-2007, 23:42:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Fun? Perhaps. But it was certain they would find out eventually, christina hadn't seen nothing yet. Where vince was blood was, and where blood was dead bodies were. This was far from over but vince said nothing of it, nodding to a few people on the way out, then opening the back door and motioning to a sports car. It was yellow and an older model but looked nice, complete with body kit and a spoiler on the back, a very nice mazda rx-7. "If we're going to fool them we must be original, come put your stuff in the back your riding with me, the other two will follow behind to the airport."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>25-01-2007, 23:48:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She threw her bag in back and climbed into the passenger-side, now we are talking she thought, the car was beautiful. &nbsp;"Nice car, I would have never pictured you with one of these." &nbsp;She buckled up, clearly excited to be in the car as well as finally on her way, hopefully...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-01-2007, 00:14:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Although I don't look it I am somewhat normal." He smiled which was very rare and yawned starting the car and soon they pulled off onto the highway and he slammed the gas down, soon they were speeding off to the airport and to start christina's new life.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>26-01-2007, 00:23:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The car purring underneath her, Christina returned the smile and then leaned back in the bucket seat, &nbsp;“Mind if I shut my eyes on the trip over, it has been a long day.” &nbsp;though she was asking, it was hopeless, she would be sleeping whether he said yes or no.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-01-2007, 15:13:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I doubt you will be able to sleep." He wasn't referring to her tiredness but his driving and soon he stepped on the gas weaving in and out of traffic, his cool eyes staring straight ahead of him, vince handled the car like an extension of his body.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>26-01-2007, 18:47:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Grumbling softly under her breath, Christina closed her eyes but indeed was not able to sleep; still it was nice to relax as Vince drove like a controlled maniac through the streets, she half-wondered if Jason and Micah would be able to keep up. &nbsp;“Hopefully on the plane then,” &nbsp;she said to no one in particular.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-01-2007, 20:09:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The with it's upgrades packed around three hundred and forty horse power, so it was unlikely that they could but they all knew where to go. People shouted and cursed at them as they went by, but one look from vince and all driver's on the road fell silent. Yawning he scratched his chin, and he chuckled cooly under his breath. "Yes you should be able to." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>26-01-2007, 22:03:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She opened one eye, looking at him as she leaned against the seatbelt harness, &nbsp;"Tell me, why the run around? Why did it take so long to figure out what agency the case and my protection should be under, I would think it would have been figured out long before I came forward." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-01-2007, 22:44:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shrugged and coughed and popped his neck. "I don't know I'm just a grunt, well seort of." Groaning he twisted in the seat and his back popped. "I need to find another job, I feel older than what I am." He said in a soft voice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>26-01-2007, 22:47:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You do realize that is not the best thing to say to the person you are protecting, right?" &nbsp;she shifted in her seat, smiling at Vince, obviously teasing him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-01-2007, 15:18:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince poked her playfully in the side and chuckled as his cold eyes stared out at the cars before them, and it wasn't long before they pulled into the airport. Getting out of the car christina would catch a glimpse if she looked closely of a gun sliding down into his hand. His face devoid of emotion he glanced around them very closely before hiding the car keys somewhere on the car. Soon the others pulled in but parked far away to not arouse suspicion, and once they met up they began to walk inside the airport with nobody saying a word.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>29-01-2007, 18:15:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She giggled when he poked her, the first real laughter he had heard from the extremely terrified ex-stripper. She stayed in the car when the arrived at the airport, instinctively realizing that it was the safest place for her until the other two had arrived. Once she saw their car, she slid out of the car, grabbing her bag and slinging it over her shoulder. She remained close to Vince, as if he were a second skin, allowing him to guide her on the path to the other agents. Once the four of them met up, they made their way silently to the plane, the three agents with guns drawn and eyes open, Christina tucked between the three of them, bag in hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-01-2007, 19:24:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Walking into the airport vince approached the counter and motioned for everyone's tickets, the lady behind the counter stared terrified and wide eyes at him as his bright yet cold eyes stared back at her. He spoke a few notches above a whisper, occasionally his eyes would flick this way and that as if looking for something. As if it wasn't bad enough people stared at vince but even more stared at micah and his white hair, a few women coming over to speak with him and he hastily proclaimed it was due to a rare birth defect. Slightly embarassed and not wanting the attention he turned away and tryed to remain hidden, but jason chatted with whoever came close by but didn't give away who they were or what they were doing. Finally vince thanked the girl who barely managed a nod and they headed up the esculator to their gate to sit and wait. "Want any coffee or anything to eat?" Vince's soft voice could be heard somewhere close to her as they began to sit down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>29-01-2007, 20:16:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was wary, uncomfortable surrounded by a crowd of strangers, she knew any one of them could be working for the Don, could snuff out her precious life instantly. She remained surrounded by the men, attempting to be small, unnoticed amongst them. As they rode the escalator, she surveyed the airport, the mention of food making her stomach grumble, the steak a distant memory. &nbsp;"Sure, perhaps a salad or sandwich?" &nbsp;she answered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-01-2007, 16:49:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince raised an eyebrow at her and chuckled. "Don't you ever eat anything unhealthy woman?" He snickered and poked jason who squeaked caught unaware and punch vince in return, it seemed to tension was slowly disappearing or at least for now. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>30-01-2007, 18:48:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Oh, you missed the large porterhouse steak and pint of Guinness I had with the federal agents.” &nbsp;she stated with a wry smile. She could not help but laugh softly as they played around, amused that they could be so tense one moment and then relaxed the next, perhaps it was the job. &nbsp;“So why St. Louis?” &nbsp;she asked, turning towards Vince.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-01-2007, 20:01:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As christina turned towards vince micah seemed to disappear and blend in with the crowd, and the next time she turned around two new agents who were much like jason had appeared. Being young and slightly up beat. Vince surveyed the young woman before him and ruffled his dark red hair and cleared his throat, his soft voice coming out eerily as it always did which he couldn't seem to help. "Frankly I don't know, but I think just to get you out of harms way for right now, let things cool down instead of guns blazing so to speak."<br><br>The two new agents were both handsome as they stood behind christina, one tall with a medium build and long black hair pulled into a ponytail, his eyes a very dark and cool blue that looked black from a distance. He was dressed in a black suit and dark blue dress shirt underneath, and his left ear was pierced by a large diamond earring. The shirt set off his eyes perfectly. The other was average height maybe a little taller than vince with golden wavy blonde hair that was shaggy and came down to his neck. His eyes were a bright blue compared to jason's and his nose was slightly crooked. He wore a big smile when christina finally glanced his way.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>30-01-2007, 23:44:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At sight of yet another pair of agents, Christina shook her head, she was wondering if she should give up on remembering names, yeah she was good at it, but this was more guys than she saw for private consultations when she was a stripper in one night. Amused at her own little joke, a smirk appeared on her lips as she turned and nodded her hello to the two men.<br><br>&nbsp;“Could you two look any more like agents?” &nbsp;she asked playfully, seductively.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>31-01-2007, 15:09:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A woman wondered over distracting vince for several moments and once you got a look at her it was clear why. He seemed to know her or have at least seen her before as his face lit up. She was beautiful with long auburn hair and beautiful brown eyes and was slightly shorter than him, he chatted with her for a long time leaving christina to the others.<br><br>The man with the dark blue eyes took the time to look christina over and a gleam suddenly came into his stare, perhaps he liked what he saw but there was more of an appreciation there instead of lust.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>31-01-2007, 23:15:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She stepped back, walking with the two new agents, eyeing each of them with admiration, anyone willing to put their life on the line for another impressed her, she was not sure she could do what they were doing. &nbsp;“So, do I get to know your names? &nbsp;she asked the two of them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-02-2007, 15:04:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Both men grinned, and the one with the dark blue eyes helf out his hand, his skin warm and soft as he stared into her bright blue eyes. He looked older than her but couldn't be more than thirty, perhaps he was just more mature looking. "Richard, a pleasure." Brushing shaggy blonde hair from his face the other man offered a slightly tanned hand with soft skin, as his bright blue eyes twinkled beneath his long bangs. "Peter." He said and grinned then looked to vince. The woman had left and he slowly made hsi way back over and coughed, then his unnerving eyes stared at all three. "The plane should be here soon." He said softly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>01-02-2007, 18:50:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“It is nice to meet the both of you, please forgive me if I forget your names; I think you are the ninth and tenth man I have met in the past 8 hours.’ &nbsp;In truth she would not forget either of their names, she was good with names and it had always helped her when she was a stripper. Whispering quietly, she asked &nbsp;“So which agency are you from?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-02-2007, 14:49:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince sighed and shook his head, damn the agency he thought for all these people, eventually though they would assemble the perfect team in time but exactly when was the question. Yawning he sat down and stared at the clock.<br><br>They both smiled and peter shrugged. "I doubt we will be here for long and we're from the state just like vince, they have a knack for switching people around until they find somebody perfect." Sighing both men sat down and rubbed their eyes, perhaps they had been asleep before they had came.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>03-02-2007, 00:03:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sighed, but nonetheless, Christina was happy for their company, she wondered if there were would be a woman in the mix, but did not ask, instead she turned to Vince, &nbsp;“Old girlfriend?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-02-2007, 14:13:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince yawned and shook his head and looked very sleepy and bored. "No just an old friend from the academy, I made it and she didn't so...." Glancing up at the clock an announcement to board the plane blared over the speakers and vince looked at the others.<br><br>Vince led the way to line up at the gate to board, with richard and peter coming up behind christina, both men were enjoying the view very much. Afterall christina was young and beautiful and despite her previous line of work innocent enough.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>05-02-2007, 17:57:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Christina nodded at Vince, stifling her own yawn as they strode down the corridor to the plane, she had never flown before so this was all a new experience for her; she had butterflies, but in truth was intrigued by the whole thing, hoping for a window seat. She knew the two behind her were checking out her ass as she walked, so she added an extra sway, just for the boys, giving each of them a glance over her shoulder, beaming her smile at them.<br><br>&nbsp;“Do I get the window seat, Vince?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-02-2007, 18:09:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard had the decency to look embarassed then grinned at her, but peter just gave her a huge smile and a wink playful wink back. Vince sighed softly at the whole thing and chuckled to himself as christina posed a question to him. "If you want it, it doesn't matter to me and might be safer if your on the inside." He said softly and patted her shoulder comfortingly. Yawning he rubbed his eyes and looked at the two behind him, and soon they were motioned onto the plane and made their way between the aisles, and soon seated themselves vince allowing christina to have the window seat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>05-02-2007, 23:11:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Christina smirked and chuckled alongside Vince as they strode onto the plane, she was amused by the number of men that had ‘protected’ her today. She had enjoyed each of their company, especially the three federal agents she went to dinner with, they had their own quirks, personalities, but she had given up trying to remember them all for the most part. She settled back in her seat, looking at the window, turning towards Vince sitting next to her, &nbsp;“My first time flying…but then I am sure you guessed that.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-02-2007, 14:41:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and gave he a smile, his cold yet bright eyes stared around the cabin of the plane, suspicious to anyone close by. Sighing he yawned and closed one eye, his gun laying underneath a jacket in his lap. He had made sure nobody had made a scene at the airport about them carrying on the plane, he didn't want everyone around them to know for element of surprise. But he was prepared nonetheless.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>06-02-2007, 20:18:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She settled into the seat, buckling her seatbelt as the sign suggested, listening to the pre-flight emergency spiel from the attendant, reading the placard in front of her, perusing the magazine, which she quickly lost interest in. She flicked back her hair, tying it back with a hair band, staring out the window as the plane began to taxi back. <br><br>Soon they would be airborne, she would be leaving the city she had lived in all her life, leaving the only place she knew.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-02-2007, 21:02:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Vince seemed to be taking a nap after a time and the guys behind her goofed off, and looked at playboy magazines they had snuck in on their luggage. Around three hours later the plane touched down and vince opened his eyes lazily. Sighing he brushed dark red hair from his face and glanced at christina and peter and richard. "We're here." He said in a quiet voice but both men quieted down immediately, then flipped open his phone and nodded as if just having received something. Once the plane landed they began to get off and followed the man outside and finally into the airport, and in the lobby waited christina's newest set of protectors, all different in size and shape and personality but all very handsome. Vince turned to look at the other three behind him and offered his hand ti christina. "This is where we leave you it was a pleasure." He gave a rare small smile and snapped around on his heel and motioned the others to follow him as they walked off, what a damn dramatic goodbye hopefully she could figure out that vince was weird and did things his way. She was longer in his hands, but his brother before her would prove entertaining to say the least.<br><br>A man with bright orange hair who looked alot like vince except taller and maybe a little heavier gazed at her steadily, his eyes a cool honey brown much like vince's had been very cold to the world. It had to be his best friend or brother, and five other people stood around and behind him one of them a woman. The man with the unruly orange hair stepped forward and offered his hand to her. "My name is Kevin, vince's brother believe it or not, from here on we will be your family for however long this thing lasts." He seemed cold and withdrawn as well like vince but suddenly grinned at her and chuckled, perhaps he was a bit more laid back than his older brother. Kevin looked no more than twenty nine years old maybe thirty.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>07-02-2007, 06:37:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The orange hair amused her, perhaps it was the stress, or the lack of sleep, or a combination of everything that had happened on that day, but Christina fell into a fit of laughter, when she saw Kevin. She cold not stop laughing, every time her eyes fell upon his orange hair, her giggling fit began anew. Finally after several minutes of laughter, she held out her hand, a smirk still present, &nbsp;“Christina, perhaps you could introduce me to the rest of the team and if there is a place that serves real food…” 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-02-2007, 16:05:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kevin sighed and placed hand son his hips mocking a woman. "I can't help my hair dammit quit laughing, besides my record speaks for itself thank you very much." He said teasingly. Nodding he glanced at the others behind and around him and each one stepped forward. A man on kevin's immediate right stepped forward with medium short brown haira and very odd eyes, a very pale and clear misty green that you almost see through with flecks of glod around the pupil. Quite handsome about six foot and nicely toned with medium tanned skin. "John." A man next to john stepped forward with long wavey and curly black hair stepped forward, his eyes a dark cool blue. He was average height maybe five foot eleven and slim with a hint of muscle though, he was more pretty than handsome but gave christina a bright smile. "Jean-Claude." On kevin's left a very handsome man with short blonde hair stepped forward his baby blue bright eyes taking in her form from head to toe. He was maybe a inch and a half taller than christina with lightly tanned skin and a beautiful smile, his body toned and muscular for his size but not ripped by no means. "Jason, I think I am going to enjoy this." His eyes winkled mischeviously. A tall black man with long braided hair with beautiful colored beads stepped forward, he was around six foot two and rock solid for his medium build as muscles bulged in his arms crossed over his chest. He was covered in tattoo's but offered a big smile and looked christina over, his black eyes glinting softly and he chuckled and nudged jason back. "Jamal." Lastly the woman stepped forward with long slightly dirty blonde hair that was pulled back into two ponytails on the back of her head, her eyes a pale brown that were bright and mean looking as she shot jason a piercing glare for staring at her ass when she stepped forward then slapped him playfully on the arm. She was about an inch or two shorter than christina with large breasts that bulged against her shirt, but she held her head up high and kept her shoulders back so she wasn't a sleeze bag just playful maybe. They all offered their hands to christina, then kevin stepped forward and smiled at her. "What would you like to eat?" He asked.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>07-02-2007, 17:44:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She took each of their hands, studying their faces as each mentioned their name’s, it was clear to any of them that she was memorizing who they were, a skill most of them had learned at the academy, one that came naturally to the stripper. &nbsp;“The name’s Christina and the pleasure is all mine,” &nbsp;she said to each of them, lastly to the woman who she smiled mischievously at, not threatened by her presence in the least, &nbsp;“I did not catch your name, sorry been up a long time, lots of stress.” &nbsp;<br><br>She turned to Kevin, &nbsp;“Anything really, except for maybe a steak, just somewhat hungry and really tired, I think I could sleep for a week.” &nbsp;She yawned involuntarily after mentioning she was tired, &nbsp;“See.” 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-02-2007, 19:15:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kevin, John, Jason, Jean-Claude, Jamal, and Samantha all smiled at christina and gave her a smile, jason even winked and the boys nudged and shoved each other playfully. It seemed they were a lively bunch, then kevin nodded and glanced around. He motioned everyone to follow and they fanned out not too close but close enough and headed for the vehicles outside. "Food we can do, but sleep will have to wait."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>08-02-2007, 17:53:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling at Kevin, Christina shook her head denying her sleep was never a good policy, &nbsp;"then I should apologize ahead of time for my grumpiness." &nbsp;She gathered her bag and began walking out of the airport with the group, wondering what type of car and place they would end up in this time.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-02-2007, 18:17:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				John stepped up next to christina and offered her his arm and gave her a bright smile, his handsome face staring at her from inches away and his clear misty green eyes stared into her blue one's. Yawning kevin watched all of them and grinned then ruffled his thick unruly orange hair. "How about oriental food christina?" He asked.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>08-02-2007, 19:02:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She took John’s arm immediately, if they were going to be spending the next few months together she might as well enjoy herself. She had always been a touchy feely type, loving to be near other people, not necessarily in a sexual way. &nbsp;“Oriental food would be perfect.” 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-02-2007, 19:57:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				John smiled and patted her arm comfortingly. "I know this seems like alot of people just for a excuse my terminology but a small fry like you, but a higher up person like the senator dying is a big deal, the feds may get back in the game yet who knows." If christina hadn't noticed samantha looked alot like logan had, beautiful long blonde hair and those bright gold brown eyes, and in fact she was his younger sister but maybe she would find that out later. Kevin yawned and rubbed his eyes, then they exited the building and guns slid into the hands of each person around her, and that's when it started without warning. A man stepped out from around the corner and other people started running towards them, the man was closest to kevin and suddenly a knife was in kevin's hand and brought across the man's throat, blooding gushing from the wound as the man made a sickening gurgling sound and fell face first to the ground. Guns appeared in the people who were running towards them, and four guns fired into the bodies going for christina.<br><br>Three bodies stopped or fell over and one groaned as his knee shattered and he fell against the wall. Jason went over and grabbed the man by the shirt and slammed him against the wall and stuck the gun to his head. "Who the hell are you?" John's muscular arms wrapped around christina's waist and held him against his body, his eyes now cool as he held his gun in his left hand and protected christina. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-02-2007, 18:21:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Just as she was becoming comfortable with the group, just as she began to relax, finally safe from harm, she laughed at John’s joke, she knew she was a small fry, happy that she was not a big threat to the Don…just then the bullets began to fly. She screamed, it was loud, piercing and immediately stopped when it occurred to her it let their enemies know her exact location. She watched as those around her sprung into action, marveled at their skill, the disgust and fear would come later, for now the adrenaline was pumping. <br><br>She made herself small against John, using his body for protection as he wrapped his around her waist. She did all she could to cooperate and stay out of the agents way, just praying they would make it out alive.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-02-2007, 22:17:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The man jason had pinned up against the wall turned his gun on himself and killed himsel in front of the others and jason growled it happened so quickly. John snuggled christina's smaller form in his arms and kissed the top of her head then they began to lead her away, she didn't need to see this and the some of the others stayed behind and called the police. This would need explaining and somebody had to watch over the bodies. People wer screaming outside and inside and looked horrified, while john and jason led her along with samantha to a secure location back withtin the airport to recover from the shock.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-02-2007, 22:27:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She was trembling in his arms, unaware that she was doing so, she held to him tightly, her bag in her other hand, her grip so tight you could see white knuckles. She let them take her away; she could not believe the carnage that had happened, because of her…because of what she saw…all these people put in danger, because she stepped forward, what had she done. One of the would-be assassin’s blood was on her arm, she had not really noticed it until they had reached the secure location, she wiped at it with a napkin, continuously trying to get it off, though it had only been one drop and it was long gone. She felt dirty, felt fear, scared beyond anything she knew possible.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-02-2007, 15:42:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Six people stood in the doorway of the place john, christina, and jason were holed up in and motioned john away. Kissing her on the cheek soothingly he nodded and patted her back and whispered in her ear. "We will leave you for now, but I shall see you again soon." John and Jason disappeared out the door and the six stepped into the room to be more easily seen. Four men and two women looked back at christina's huddled and scared form, and one of the women went over and wrapped her strong arms around christina's short and smaller form. She had long dark brown hair that was wavey, and beautiful kind blue-grey eyes as she hugged christina close and tryed to soothe her. All of the people were bigger than your everyday people, the woman with christina was a good two or three inches taller than her, with a curvey form and well muscled for a woman but still definitely feminine looking.<br>The other woman was tall and black and well muscled as well with beautiful chiseled facial features like the other woman and nicely curved, and she too walked over and helped christina to her feet and into a chair to recover in.<br><br>Once christina took the time to look she would notice all the men were very handsome as well, and all well cut and well above average height, and all nicely muscled to match everything else. The black man was the tallest and looked close to seven feet, and the man next to him was about three or four inches shorter with beautiful bright and clear blue eyes and short dark brown hair. The next was about an inch and a half shorter than the other man, with short medium brown hair and chocolate brown eyes and lightly tanned skin. Last but not least the shortest was around six foot five maybe four with short dirty blonde hair and beautiful blue-green eyes, and flawless alabaster skin. They stared sadly at christina and let the women have their space for now.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-02-2007, 17:57:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked at each of them, stared at each of them, but did not really see them, just as she felt the arms around her but did not acknowledge that they were there. She was in shock, two attempts on her life in less than twenty-four hours was a bit much. She was starting to wonder if she was going to live through the ordeal, scared, terrified, trembling, she just sat there, wrapped in arms. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-02-2007, 18:01:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				All four men looked at each other and nodded, then the blonde one named Fred went over and scooped christina up in his arms. "Come on, we will get you our of here." The women backed off and fred looked into christina's eyes. "Would you rather be carried or can you walk alright?" He didn't want to invade her privacy, not really knowing what kind of person she was yet.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-02-2007, 18:10:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“I would prefer to walk, but could use some support.” &nbsp;She wrapped an arm around his waist, pulling him tight as she walked. She was amazed at her trust in strangers, she had lost count on how many people had been protecting her today, but now, now all she wanted was a safe place and a long nap.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-02-2007, 19:58:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He put her down and smiled patting her shoulder and helped her to the cars out back, which were actually stylish and appeared to be silver dodge magnums. They were roomy and very nice inside with leather seats. Fred helped her into the car and yawned rubbing his eyes, then they all climbed into the two magnums and took off. The nap and rest would come soon enough for her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-02-2007, 20:16:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She slid into the dodge Magnum, if she were paying attention she would have noted and commented upon the apparent luxury, but she was tired, scared and in shock. Somehow she knew to take the middle of the backseat, enjoying the warmth of the two bodies, one to each side of her. She smiled at Fred, thanking him for his generosity with a gentle nod, at the moment she did not trust her voice. She yawned and settled in for another car ride.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-02-2007, 21:10:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				There was nearly room for all of them in one but that was a bad strategy in case they were attacked on the way there, therefore fred, linda the brown haired woman, and Sam the one with the chocolate eyes went with christina. Kelly the black woman, and John the blue eyed man and william went in the other and followed behind. It didn't take them long to reach a hotel on the edge of town that was very nice, and john informed once they got there that all of them would be sharing a presidential suite. That way they were all close by if something happened and yet the females had their privacy, but it didn't really matter linda and john were a couple as was will and kelly, which christina would come to find out later on for sure. Linda smiled and helped christina into the room and layed her stuff down then left her alone to sleep, smiling and kissing john's cheek as they left together and put their own stuff away.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-02-2007, 22:18:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Christina was in awe when they enter the presidential suite, never had she been in a room with such splendor, such luxury. She was unsure what to do in the place, with seven strangers just outside her door, but managed to unpack her bag, hoping that this would be the last time for a while. Finished, she kissed her elephant before placing him in the middle of the pillows on the bed and walked back to the common areas. <br><br>&nbsp;“Is there a chance we can order room service, I am starved. I would love a burger and fries, perhaps a milkshake.” &nbsp;Christina was blessed with a beautiful body, even more so she did not have to work hard at keeping it that way, able to eat almost anything without gaining an inch or pound. The television was on the background and she could hear the news talking about the events in the airport, apparently at least five people had been killed in the fray.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-02-2007, 23:03:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Fred walked back into the room giving christina a chance to look the young agent over. His very short buzzed hair looked more brown than anything but maybe because it was the length, but highlights of blonde showed through making him very handsome as his burning blue eyes stared back at her. On further inspection he wasn't very tall maybe around six foot one, maybe a hundred and eighty pounds and slim with just enough muscle. But he also happened to be very dangerous against the wrong people, and christina didn't know it but he was a very good marksmen and was very good with knives. He had a neatly trimmed short beard and mustache that made him very handsome indeed. He was a devoid of a shirt when he entered leaving his nice chest and stomach to view, and normally he wouldn't have teased her so but he was the only one who had heard her words. A couple of tattoo's were on both biceps and one on his back. He grinned mischeviously and looked slightly embarassed when he finally noticed he was without a hort. "Sure thing, I'll be right back."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-02-2007, 23:21:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“No need to put on a shirt on my account, I rather like seeing a man’s flat muscular stomach.” &nbsp;It was quite a change from her usual clientele, fat slobs who could not get a date otherwise, but at least they paid well. She was not one to embarrass at least not in the face of nudity and she figured they would be seeing a lot of each other in the next few months. &nbsp;“Seriously, it does not bother me.” 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-02-2007, 17:11:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His blue eyes twinkled as he rubbed his hand over his short hair and nodded. "Good it's rather hot too me in here so, where do you like your burgers from?" He would have to leave to go get it and didn't want to get something she wouldn't like, and briefly his eyes passed over her form for a second then flicked back to her face.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-02-2007, 17:46:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Do you like what you see?” &nbsp;It was hard for her not to flirt; she had done so for most of her adult life. She was sure she had seen a burger on the room service menu, &nbsp;“Room service is fine, Fred, if they don’t have a burger, I can find something else to eat.” &nbsp;She stared into his blue eyes, they had this amazing twinkle and if she looked at them she could stop herself from drooling over his body.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-02-2007, 20:20:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Perhaps." He said and grinned then gave her a playful wink and walked over beside the bed. "Would you care to eat with me instead, share a meal?" His blue eyes stared into her without blinking and a smile lit up his face, he was hoping she would say yes this could be the start of something wonderful for both of them.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-02-2007, 21:53:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;"Of course that would be lovely." &nbsp;She found him quite attractive was looking forward to getting to know him better. She smiled at him, returning his wink, adding a seductive sway to her hips, a stray thought of needing a shower entering and leaving quickly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-02-2007, 22:12:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Great let me grab err something." He wasn't going to tell her it was an extra knife and his main gun not wanting to spook her, but he did smile as he keft the room his blue eyes twinkling then returned a few minutes later. He told the others where they were going and John who seemed to be the leader simply nodded, and soon they were out the door and headed down to a car sitting in the parking lot that seemed to have appeared. A black nissian skyline with sleek body kit gleamed in the setting sun, and freddy smiled when christina looked at it and hurriedly opened the door for her. Once back inside he cranked the car and you could hear the roar of the engine, then he pulled out onto the highway and headed for some place to eat. "Where would you like to go?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-02-2007, 22:27:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She suspected he was off to go get more weapons; she was pretty good at noticing ‘concealed’ weapons as it was part of her training as an exotic dancer, you never knew when a client would go psychotic. Her jaw dropped in awe at the sight of the car, it was sleek and when he opened the door for her, she nodded her thanks, a smile playing across her lips. <br><br>She replied swiftly, &nbsp;“Nothing too fancy, since you know the area better than I will let you choose.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-02-2007, 22:49:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Freddy nodded as his eyes darted back and forth looking for somewhere to stop, and finally he pointed a place out that looked crowded but the line was moving pretty fast too. By the looks of it the place was popular and hopefully good, and soon they parked and got in line. He grinned at her several times and sighed softly, his blue eyes having grown colder now that everyone was around suspicious of everyone. Finally it was there turn and he told them what he wanted then looked to christina. Once they had gotten there food after waiting and sat down he started talking to her. "So where are you from orginally?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-02-2007, 22:58:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She watched him out of the corner of her eye the entire trip, smiling bashfully when she was caught staring at one point. When they arrived at the place, her stomach growled reinforcing her need to eat; she was not even sure when she had last tasted food, the crap they served on the plane not-withstanding. <br><br>Sitting down, she wolfed down half her meal before engaging in conversation with Freddy, &nbsp;“Florida, born and bred in Miami. I’ve spent all my life within twenty miles of the City. How about you?” 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 17:27:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and grinned at her when he caught her looking, and was amazed by how much she eat and so quickly. "Memphis is where I am from, although I have lived mostly here and los angeles." He smiled and took his time eating savoring the tase of the burger, which he normally didn't eat at all. Yawning he rubbed his eyes and glanced around the place.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 17:36:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Halfway done with the burger, she slowed down, enjoying the ketchup on the fries, careful not to spill on her tank top. She was somewhat chilled, her hair on her arms sticking straight at as she shivered. At some point she would need to get some warmer clothes, she had a feeling St. Louis did not have the same type of weather Miami did. The chocolate milkshake, she left that untouched for now, planning on sipping it slowly, it had been a long time since she had had a good one.<br><br>&nbsp;“And why did you choose this career?” &nbsp;she asked quietly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 18:39:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't know it's fun, thrilling, and get's the blood racing." He grinned and winked at her then chomped down on what was left of his burger then slowly started on his fries. Sighing he continued to look around and sighed softly to himself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 18:48:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She started to relax a bit, enjoying his company, it was nice to be with just one person a rarity in the last twenty-four hours, &nbsp;“And your spare time?” &nbsp;She finished her burger and fries, shoving the plate aside to partake in her shake. She sipped at it very slowly, enjoying the cool liquid as it slid down her throat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 18:50:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hard to say since I don't have alot of it, err mostly outdoors stuff, and also a movie guru as well." Yawning again he sneezed and cursed under his breath wiping his nose off then staring back at her. "What about you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 18:56:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Bless you.” &nbsp;She listened to him speak, watching his eyes, before replying to the question. &nbsp;“Well, of course, I love dancing and not just the dancing I did at work, that was a job, but I also enjoy running, especially along the beach, I used to do a bit of surfing, and I read. I was a pysch major before all this happened, actually almost completed my schooling.” &nbsp;She finished her shake and set down the empty glass, leaning back in the chair and crossing her long legs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 18:59:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I use to surf and skateboard but don't have the time now." He smiled and glanced around again. "Ready to go?" He said softly. He was ready to crash at the hotel.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 19:01:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Perhaps we can go surfing or skating together sometime.” &nbsp;she suggested, rising from her seat. &nbsp;“Yeah, I am ready, it has been a long day, I could use a shower and sleep, perhaps not in that order.” &nbsp; She followed him out to the car after busing their tables.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 19:51:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Fred nodded and blew his nose on a hankerchief and yawned again then he led them outside. There was someone leaning against a wall outside and stared at them, and of course fred was suspicious then pushed off as they started to get in the car. He pratically ran at fred but the agent was faster, and without warning put a very odd shaped knife to the man's throat. "Your very lucky I am giving you one chance to get the hell out of here, otherwise I slit your throat from ear to ear." Shoving the man away he watched christina get in then started to get in himself, the man looked shocked and nodded then finally said. "I was just wanting some money for food, just recently homeless man." Fred sighed and nodded and pulled out a twenty and handed it to him and got in the car. "That was close." He said softly the knife having completely disappeared.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>14-02-2007, 20:14:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sadly, the homeless guy does not even faze Christina; he was the third would-be attacker in less than a day and by far the least threatening. After the threat was neutralized by her hero, she entered the vehicle, buckled her seatbelt and slouched, crossing her legs at her ankles. &nbsp;“Seems like I am a maniac magnet today.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-02-2007, 15:43:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Either that or all men are attracted to your beauty." He teased her and gave her a playful poke in the side and offered her a cheeky grin. Soon they were back on the highway and he gassed it eager to lay down and rest at the hotel and not having to worry about crazy people for a while.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>15-02-2007, 17:36:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Well I am glad that I can attract handsome men such as yourself as well as the maniacs,” &nbsp;she retorted, playfully rubbing at her side where he poked her. She had had no idea that her coming forward would cause this much strife, since she had seen the killing, she had been scared what would happen to her, now that she had come forward, she was even more scared.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-02-2007, 18:50:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Fred flashed a big grin and poked her again for good measure then gave her a wink. "It's not often I get to protect or see beautiful women in my line of work." Chuckling they pulled into the hotel parking lot and he parked around back, then went around and opened her door for her and finally they headed up the steps. Everyone waved once back in the room and fred turned to christina. "I'm going to take a nap, you should rest too." Smiling he disappeared into his room and went to lay down for a while.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>15-02-2007, 18:56:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Your typical client is probably a big burly fat man…” &nbsp;she quipped, growling playfully at his second poke, though she certainly did not mind him touching her. She took the stairs two at a time, forcing him to jog to keep up; she had been restless cooped inside most of the day, though as soon as she hit the top of the stairs her exhaustion hit her. &nbsp;“You don’t have to tell me twice, I’ll be lucky if I can make it to the bed,” &nbsp;she whispered, giving him a sly wink.<br><br>Christina entered her room, undressed completely and took a quick shower, washing thoroughly the sweat, blood, tears from the day. Once clean and dry, she crawled into bed, naked with only her stuffed elephant in her arms, she was fast asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-02-2007, 19:17:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The others besides fred and christina stayed up and goofed around for a long time and it seemed the two slept for what seemed hours. Eventually fred got up&nbsp; and ruffled his hair short hair and smiled, then headed to christina's bedroom and peeked inside unknown that she was naked. Walking over to the bed he poked her playfully and glanced at his watch, his upper body completely devoid of clothing showing off his nice chest. "Wake up sleepy head it's time for breakfast." Indeed it was the sun having went down and risen, it seemed to be around eight in the morning now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>15-02-2007, 20:56:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She had slept soundly, the bed comfortable, her elephant, curiously also named Freddy, an amusing fact she planned to keep to herself, tucked under the covers with her. &nbsp;“Nnnfff” &nbsp;she slapped his hand away, her bare leg falling out from under the blankets.<br><br>She opened her eyes slowly, staring directly at a beautiful chest, her eyes roaming up until she was staring directly into his. &nbsp;“Well hello there, this is certainly a pleasant way to wake up.” &nbsp;She did nothing to hide her leg nor her shoulders which were also revealed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>15-02-2007, 21:38:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked slightly embarassed and quickly turned around after having looked enough. "I'll umm just wait outside, I think we're going out to breakfast." He quickly disappeared and closed the door and sam gave him hell about it after fred had confessed what he had saw. Like freddy sam also thought she was very pretty and playful, his beautiful green eyes staring into freddy's blue one's with laughter in them. Sam was also a very handsome man and perhaps a year older or younger than freddy though he looked more mature. His skin was a rich medium tanned color and he was a little more muscular and toned than freddy, and his short medium brown hair was nicely styled and accented everything else perfectly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>15-02-2007, 23:25:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Laughing softly as he vacated her room, she slid out of her bed just before the door closed; perhaps showing anyone that was looking a nice profile of her tanned, lean body. She quickly dressed in a pair of holey jeans and a t-shirt; she brushed her hair, teeth and took care of her needs, washing afterwards before appearing at her door. She smiled at Freddy and Sam, her eyes twinkling mischievously. &nbsp;“Get more than what you bargained for there, Freddy?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-02-2007, 15:10:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sam clapped freddy on the back and chuckled. "Don't mind him he's women lover at heart, luckily he was morals as well otherwise he might still be in there." Fred turned even redder and slugged sam in the shoulder who only laughed harder, then the nicely tanned man stared into christina's blue eyes without blinking and offered his hand. "I'm sad, since fred there seems uncapable of being around you right now I guess your stuck with me." He smiled and stretched his tall frame.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-02-2007, 18:47:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled, it was nice to be around people who were friendly, some of her last bunch just seemed stogy, she took his hand even though she suspected he was about to kiss it. Grinning, &nbsp;“The name’s Christina, it is a pleasure to meet you,” &nbsp;she added some of her southern accent, but not too much, just enough to charm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-02-2007, 19:02:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sam didn't kiss her hand but did grin back at her flashing perfectly white teeth then dropped it to his side. "Since we're not stuck here anything you want to do today?" His green eyes looked at her unblinkingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-02-2007, 19:12:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked at Sam and smiled, that was the best news she had heard since this whole thing started. &nbsp;“I would love to go for a run, but first I need some necessities, warmer clothing, St. Louis is not quite like Miami, temperature-wise, oh and I could use some toiletries.” &nbsp;She sat down at the table, &nbsp;“but first I heard something about breakfast?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-02-2007, 14:02:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and whispered to john for a moment and the larger man nodded. "What would you like?" He coughed and rubbed his eyes, digging the hard things from ther corners.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>19-02-2007, 17:48:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Whatever the rest of you are eating, I am not a picky eater,” &nbsp;she replied, &nbsp;“if there were makings for waffles or pancakes, including strawberries I would make my famous breakfast for all of you.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-02-2007, 19:13:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sam smiled the nodded and sniffed the air stiffening slightly, and the others gathered around the door but didn't show any weapons. Finally a loud knock came on the door and john slowly opened it. A man in his late thirties to maybe early forties stood in the doorway, with a few choice scars on his face that weren't visible except up close. His hair was a sandy light brown that grew down to his neck much like a mullet style hair cut, and his eyes were a very bright, clear, intense blue-green. A cigarette dangled from his lips as his intelligent eyes looked everyone over, then he shifted his weight and finally spoke in a slightly gruff and deep voice. "You like you've seen a fucking ghost, everyone sit down and give me some room." The agents hastily obeyed and sam pulled christina long with him to the couch and whispered in her ear. "That's the boss of your little thing, he's cool, mean, weird, among a few other things one being very dangerous."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>19-02-2007, 21:15:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Thanks for the update,” she whispered adding, “do you think he would mind if I told him to put out the cigarette?” She hated the smell of smoke, was allergic to nicotine, she shifted her legs underneath her and waited to hear what the ‘boss man’ had to say.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-02-2007, 14:46:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sam shook his head and chuckled. "I wouldn't, but try if you want to." He smiled and patted her shoulder then coughed and sneezed, he hated smoke as well but didn't say anything about. Luckily Jack soon put it out and stared at christina with bright eyes, he was well built for his size around a hundred and eighty something pounds, and was around six foot two and well muscled. "Nice to meet you christina, I have stepped in as one of your 'body guards' for your safety, it might seem bad that I am here but don't worry you are safe." Yawning he rubbed his eyes and stared at the others. "Quite a group we have here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>20-02-2007, 17:58:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She decided not to ask him to put out the cigarette, though she was curious why he was present, to have the boss here would make things awkward amongst the group. &nbsp;“It is a pleasure to meet you,” &nbsp;she said, shaking hands with Jack. She leaned back against the couch, her hand accidentally brushing against Fred’s leg.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-02-2007, 15:24:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Fred squirmed and didn't look at her but jack smiled and glanced between them wondering if a thing was blooming between them. He nodded and glanced at all of them. "Seeing as how I am here I am going to arrange this group how I want for the best results." Scratching the neatly trimmed short beard on his face he smiled at them all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>21-02-2007, 18:21:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When she thought no one was looking or at least Jack was not looking, she mouthed ‘sorry’ to Fred, it had indeed been an accident. She waited for the earth shattering news of the rearrangement since she knew she was not really involved but now was curious. Hopefully Jack would still allow her to go for a run or she just might go stir crazy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-02-2007, 19:26:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As if reading her mind the ruggedly handsome man replied. "You are free to go as you please places, as long as someone is close by and knows where you are." He smiled flashing white teeth then looking to the others. "Now how exactly am I going to do this." He muttered to himself concerning moving everyone around.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>21-02-2007, 19:30:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sighed with relief, surprised that he read her mind somewhat but happy that she would not be cooped up in the penthouse with a bunch of strangers. Visibly relaxed, she leaned back, running her fingers through her hair and smiled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-02-2007, 20:32:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack stared at everyone then nodded and they all got up and left. Sighing he sniffed the air and practically drooled at the smell of steak, but quickly dismissed the thought as&nbsp; a familiar face christina knew came in. Vince walked his eyes cold to the world yet a bright green and he smiled at christina. Yawning he sat down and toyed with a viscious looking knife he had in his hand. Then a man with buzzed blonde hair walked in with intense and bright blue eyes, the top of his head just a little longer than the buzzed sides but it fit him well. Around six foot or six foot one and nicely toned with an almost pointed chin to match his slightly slender face and chiseled facial features. Jack smiled at them then looked to christina. "That's it for now we will have to wait on the others."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>21-02-2007, 22:54:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Christina smiled at Vince before hopping off the couch to go get breakfast; obviously it was not going to happen unless she got it herself. The fridge was stocked with your basic health food nut stuff, yogurt, juice and non-fat milk. She grabbed a yogurt, some cereal from the box and made herself a bowl, with a banana for good measure. Sitting at a stool, she began eating watching the drama around her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-02-2007, 15:45:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The military and slightly stern looking young man with buzzed blonde hair came over and offered his hand while she ate. "My name is Christian a pleasure to meet you." Vince smiled back at her and waved then looked to jack who had disappeared out on the balcony to smoke.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>22-02-2007, 19:38:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mid-crunch of her granola, she put down the spoon, wiping her hand on her jeans before shaking his, crunching as fast as she could. Swallowing, she smiled, &nbsp;“Christina, sorry I did not ask your name back there, I have met more people in the past day then I usually do in a week or so.” <br><br>She eyed him as she ate, admiring his physique, probably someone who could give her a run for her money, &nbsp;“By chance do you run, Christian? I need a partner that can keep up, if not one a little better than I, I enjoy challenges.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-02-2007, 21:50:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Christian nodded his head and smiled. "Yes I do, but I don't know how fast you are so..." He grinned and watched as jack came in, this time with a fat cubian cigar hanging from his lips, then he produced a hip flask from his waost and downed some of the contents. "Fuck, that's some strong whiskey but good." He grinned at the others and ran fingers through his hair. "What should we do while we wait for the others, I would rather go out than stay here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>22-02-2007, 22:18:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Christian and I were discussing a run, you are welcome to join us boss man.” &nbsp;she said, flashing him a brilliant smile as she finished her breakfast. She jumped off the stool, its legs squealing against the floor as he pushed it back underneath the counter. Quickly, rinsing the bowl, spoon and glass, she threw them into the dishwasher. &nbsp;“I will need to change for it though and would have to ask Fred if he wants to join us.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-02-2007, 22:32:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack nodded and just then the door opened and Fred and a black man walked inside and glanced around. The black man seemed to be out of place, he was about six foot one and two hundred plus ppunds and ripped, and his body was covered with various tattoo's. Not only that be he could have been a look a like for 50 Cent, and his he was thugged out with diamond chains and earrings and everything, but he swore baggy black shorts and some sort of loose sports jersey. "Well it seems we have two more now, an odd assortment but it will work until the other two come." Jack looked at christina. "No thank you, I had a hard trip and am damn tired myself, I think I will stay here and have a few drinks." He pointed to the bag on the counter he had brought in. Vince also passed but the other three were eager to go.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>22-02-2007, 22:48:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She had not expected Jack to say yes, he did not seem to be the running type. &nbsp;“I’ll go change, be right out.” &nbsp;Looking slyly at Fred, she could not help but rib him, &nbsp;“did you want to peak again, should I leave the door open a sliver?” &nbsp;She left while he blushed and the others laughed and changed quickly, sadly she closed her door completely. She came back in sweats and a tank top; her feet covered in a pair of worn tennis shoes. <br><br>&nbsp;“Is there a park nearby or any running paths? I usually run along the beach.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-02-2007, 22:53:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The black man and everybody else laughed and slapped fred on the back, then the black guy finally introduced himself. "Name's Curtis." He offered his hand then took hers and led her outside to their ride, a brand new white cadillac escalade with twenty six inch rims, it was clear who's ride it was. He opened the passenger door for her and waited for her to get in, and stared at her lovely ass as did both the other men then the rest climbed in. Curtis jumped into the driving seat and they took off. "I know a perfect place, it's in a rough part of twon but don't worry."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>26-02-2007, 22:37:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Noticing the eyes on her ass, she wiggled it suggestively, adding just a bit more sway as she walked down the stairs to the nice ride. Climbing in the passenger’s side, she smiled at Curtis, he was good looking and clearly worked out, she was going to enjoy her stay in ‘protective custody’. &nbsp;“With so many <em>big</em> guys, I imagine I will be quite safe…” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-02-2007, 14:55:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Curtis flashed perfectly white teeth as they headed off and his dark eyes remained on the road. They drove in silence for a long time then eventually made it to the park. "Stay close just in case." He told her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>27-02-2007, 18:17:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She attempted to gage their surroundings as they drove, but through the twisting streets she was quickly lost and eventually she just enjoyed the scenery as they drove by, watching the neighborhoods change from middle class to poorer. When they arrived, she hopped out of the car and joined the men at the entrance of the park. She spent the next ten minutes stretching, perhaps showing off more of her flexibility then she would normally show if she were alone. &nbsp;“Don’t worry; I have no intention of leaving you guys.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-02-2007, 19:51:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The three men enjoyed her extreme flexibility and of course their minds wandered on certain things as a result. Sighing curtis adjusted with something that was hidden on his person not in plain sight of christina then looked at everyone as they stepped onto the path. "Everyone ready?, let's go." He said after he stretched and they started jogging off around the park. The scenary was beautiful with a small lake in the middle and a small forest as well, and the path seemed to circle the park and was quite a long run for only one time around. Two of the men stayed behind christina for protection, that and fred was staring at her butt some still liking her even if he was a still a bit shy. Curtis ran beside her and kept up with her pace easily enough.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>27-02-2007, 20:28:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at the three men, knowing that somewhere each of them carried at least one handgun; she tried to discern where each one had it located, but finally gave up, it was hard to tell the bulges due to metal. She started slowly, having not jogged in a couple of days, keeping an easy pace, hoping they could keep up with her. She turned to Curtis who looked to be having a good time of it, &nbsp;“Mind if we pick up the pace? Perhaps you could set it, I need to challenge myself.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-02-2007, 20:59:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not at all was fixing to ask you the same thing." He smiled and increased his pace and so did fred and christian, fred seeming to be having a good time of it as well, but curtis's eyes narrowed as they slowly got closer to someone who was way ahead of them before but seemed to lag behind now. Neither men made a move at the moment but watched the trio of joggers ahead of them cauttiously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>27-02-2007, 22:28:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Christina kept pace easily enough but when she noted the tenseness in the group around her, she dropped back so that she was running between the three men instead of along side of Curtis. This would allow one of them to grab her if it came to that; she was tiring of the repeated attempts on her life and was hoping this was just a case of some weary joggers who took on something a little more ambitious then they expected.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-02-2007, 23:03:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Unfortunately it didn't seem to be the case this time, as they dropped their pace even further, one of the men whipping around only a couple of feet ahead of curtis. A gun appeared in his hand but never fired, as curtis's large dark fist slammed into the side of man's face, blood spraying out of his mouth and a couple of teeth falling to the ground. Almost a split second afterward curtis grabbed christina and slung her onto the grass beside the path, and pushed over behind a large tree for cover. Christian and fred went into action next, as christian's hand suddenly had a knife in it, and bloom blossomed on the man's chest when he stabbed him in the upper shoulder then slammed his other hand into his face. Fred managed to hit the next guy but that was it as the other man proved to be alot harder to take down, and fred suffered a nasty punch to the ribs knocking the wind out of him. Christian came in to counter and aimed a kick at the man's knee but the man was too agile and dodged, and the other man ended up hitting christian square in the cheek and stumbled backwards. Suddenly a sigh could be heard and curtis grabbed christian and slung him over in the grass and to guard christina, then very quickly swung a nasty blow to the man's upper chest causing him to stumble then grabbed him around the neck and brought his knee up into the man's face and a crunch could be heard. The guy managed to shove curtis away despite his broken nose which now sat on the left side of his face, blood pouring from it he kicked curtis in the right leg and grazed him barely with a strong punch. Curtis was growing tired of this quickly and it would soon cause a scene and draw people, rushing into the man's was hit squarely in the jaw then in the stomach but didn't stop, and soon a knife was produced and he slashed the man across his belly causing a deep cut that colored his short red quickly then kneed him int the balls.<br><br>Thinking it over he glanced behind him and suddenly a fist slammed into curtis's face, the man who he had hit first back on his feet despite his lost teeth and blood coming from him. The blow caused him to stagger and fall back. The other man got up despite the blood seeping from his chest so it appeared to be minor and kneed fred in the ribs as he bent over trying to catch his breath, then he aimed a kick to his face which only partially landed and made him roll over, though when he did he hand a gun in hand and shot the man under the chin blowing his brains out the back of his head. Coughing fred finally got to his feet and watched curtis as he recovered, and sweeped the man before him off his feet then stepped on his face breaking his jaw and crushing his nose. Grabbing the man up he slammed his fist hard into the man's face and the man went flying. Wiping blood from his face curtis pulled out a gun and shot all three men to make sure they stayed down, then he hurried over to fred and checked on him then they went to find christian and christina. "We need to get the fuck out of here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 00:17:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Again she is thrown to the ground; the three men that she was with enter into the fray, at least one of them covering her as they traded blows with the assailants. She could not see much from her vantage point, nose in the grass, but in truth she was tired of blood and brains, perhaps she was becoming numb to the violence as there was no fear. She had already given up on her life, not expecting to live through to her testimony, the men surrounding her were good, but they had to succeed every time for her to live, Miami John’s men only had to succeed once. <br><br>Coughing up dirt, she turned to see it was Christian on top of her, protecting her, but her body reacted otherwise, his closeness exciting her. She tried to hide it, this was neither the time nor the place, but there was a hint of desire in her eyes, when he gave her a hand, helping her to her feet. Brushing off the dirt and grass stains, she looked at Curtis, he was hurt bad, &nbsp;“Are you all right? Do any of you need help? I am ready to move out when you are, Curtis.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 00:22:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Christian didn't seem to notice her reaction to him or her desire, all three men were bruised or otherwise hurt a little but seemed alright. Curtis seemed to have got hurt the worse but didn't complain at all, his dark eyes gleaming as if he was ready for round two. Sighing he looked at christina and smiled and wiped blodd trickling down from his face then took her hand and the others fell in behind them. Yawning he flipped his cell phone up and called the cops and explained everything then they hurried to the car to take off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 00:25:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once they reached the car, she climbed in immediately, closing the door behind her and buckling her seatbelt. As soon as they were on the road, she turned to Curtis, instinctively trusting the man, &nbsp;“I hate to be the voice of reason here, but it seems that I have a bit of a following or that there is a traitor in the mist. Don’t you think it is a bit odd that Miami John has been able to find me not once but thrice in the past thirty-six hours?” &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 00:30:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Perhaps." Was all curtis said for the moment and coughed rubbing his face without thinking. The white escalade soon was burning rubber down the road and curtis called jack on the phone and told him what had happened then hung up. Before long they were back at the hotel and jack met them at the door and glanced all three men. "It appears some first aid is needed, get inside." He said gruffly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 00:34:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Christina followed the men inside somewhat sheepishly; they had received their injuries saving her from what sure to be a slow and painful death. She tried not to let it affect her, but how could one deny the fact that she wore a big target symbol on the back of her shirt. &nbsp;“If you don’t mind, I am going to go shower and slip into something more comfortable.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 00:46:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				All three men seemed about ready to smack her on the butt and grin but managed to stop themselves, and in the end curtis ended up giving her a playful poke in the side on the way to the shower. Sighing he scratched his chin and looked at jack who motioned all three of them over to a table. A first aid kit was laying there, and soon the door opened and two women who stepped instead, one who was tall and gorgeous with long dirty blonde hair. The other was shorter with long wavey dark brown hair and beautiful blue eyes and she had a nice rack and was nice and curvey. The brunette hurried over to fred and hugged him and looked at him worriedly. "Damn are you guys alright?" She asked worriedly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 01:09:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at the men as she stepped into her room, leaving the door just a little open for those prying eyes. She stripped immediately, sighing heavily as she did so, and walked into the bathroom. She turned the shower on hotter than usual and stepped in, allowing the water to wash away the dirt and grime as well as the fear. She let her tears flow, her bravado stripped from her as the water slid down her back, her soft sobs rocking her body uncontrollably. She stayed in the shower for a long time, perhaps too long, one might be wondering where their protectee might have gone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 01:12:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After christian got bandaged up jack sent him in search of her and he knocked on the bathroom door. "Are you okay in there?" He yawned and stretched then groaned, his face still hurt along with the rest of his body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 01:18:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The knock stunned her, but when she heard his voice it soothed her, she took a deep breath, composing herself before she answered, &nbsp;“I wish I could say I was, but truthfully all of this is a bit overwhelming.” &nbsp;What she wanted was to be held, her stuffed elephant was a good substitute for a man for most things, but in some cases the warmth of a man was what she needed. She just did not think it was appropriate to ask one of these guys to hold her, though it was what she needed desperately.<br><br>She turned off the water and stepped out of the shower, wrapping a towel around her. &nbsp;“I am decent if you want to come in and talk.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 01:20:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and opened the door slowly and peeked around to see if she was joking with him or something. Yawning again he rubbed his eyes and smiled at her then patted her shoulder. "I know it's though, but I think we're going somewhere else soon, maybe even back to florida wouldn't that be nice?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 01:25:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was not joking, not this time, though the thought crossed her mind to drop the towel when he touched her shoulder, her libido flaring at the gentle caress. &nbsp;“What good will that accomplish? If he can find us here away from his home turf, don’t you think he can find us in Florida?” &nbsp;She was a bit despondent, frustrated with the whole thing, once again questioning whether or not it had been worth it to step forward and tell the authorities what she had seen. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 01:27:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thing will be a little different this time I think, we're going somewhere exotic." He grinned wanting her to ask where and yawned again popping his neck and back. "Oh I forgot our other two arrived a few minutes ago."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 01:32:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Oh where is that?” &nbsp;she asked, trying to show enthusiasm but it just was not there. She smiled at him, brushing past him and into her room, drying off as she went. When she reached her pack, she dropped the towel, giving him an ample view of her ass, she was a stripper, it did not really occur to her that he might be embarrassed by the sight. She quickly dressed red lace panties, a pair of tight black jeans, a matching lace bra and a dark blue t-shirt.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 01:38:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"The florida keys of course...." His jaw hit the floor when she got naked right there in front of him and he didn't know what to say and just stared, then after she was dressed he closed his mouth and cleared his throat. "Anyway nice and sunny there with a beach, nice butt by the way." He grinned and gave her a playful smack as he went by and out the door. When she finally came out the lovely brunette was tending to fred and he winced in pain, and jack waved her over as christian wandered over as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 03:28:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She chuckled at both his comment and the smack, &nbsp;“Thanks for the compliment and the smack.” &nbsp;she smirked. She followed him out the door, cringing when she heard Fred winced, she wished that they had not been hurt and again her need to hold someone grew within her. She looked up and saw Jack motion over to her and she walked over to him, &nbsp;“Yes, boss man?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 16:03:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack threw the cigar away he had been smoking and looked at fred and the new girl. "You two can leave, I know you don't want to but that's the order's." Flicking blue eyes to christina he motioned her to sit down and christian and curtis as well. "You guys did a good job at the park, but after the incident I put in for some different people." Sonya the blonde women smiled, her bright brown eyes stared directly at jack, she was not only curvey but athletic looking and easily useful. Not just a nice piece of ass to look at. "Anyway two more people will be joining us soon, I sent fred away because he broke his ribs possibly, that and the guys you faced were pretty good and I need someone with more experience." Sighing he yawned and blinked at them. "That's all feel free to do whatever now, but don't go anywhere without letting me know."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 18:51:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sat across from him, attempting not to cough as his clothes and body reeked of cigars and cigarette smoke. He was the boss, in-charge and she wanted to respect that, but she was very anti-smoking, could not understand why anyone would do that to their bodies. &nbsp;“Thank you for doing this, sir. I am truly amazed at how professional and eager your men are to protect me, an ex-stripper.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 19:34:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Curtis groaned and glanced at sonya out of the corner of his eye but said nothing, hoping she wouldn't say anything about the stripper thing to christina or make comment about it. Sonya wasn't a very personal person and it took a long time for her to get use to anyone or like them, and she was very by the book and was oen of those women who looked down on such things. Clearing his throat curtis glanced at jack as he finished and nodded to christina then he got up. "I feel like shit, so fuck this I'm taking a couple shots of patron, anyone care to join me?" Sonya gladly volunteered as she drank occasionally and christian nodded as curtis poured them some shots. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 19:50:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Christina joined them but when offered a shot, refused it. &nbsp;“No, thanks.” &nbsp;Her nerves were already shot and dulled from the events that had taken place the past day or so, she had no real interest in doing shots. She opened the fridge and grabbed the orange juice, pouring herself a large glass as she watched the agents bond. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 21:53:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Curtis nodded and downed his shot quickly and sighed massaging his temples, he had freaking headache from hell and it was getting on his nerves and making it hard to concentrate. Sighing he watched christian and sonya down their shots then pured himself and them another and even jack joined in. It didn't take long before they all were a little louder and goofier a product of the alcohol, but everyone seemed relaxed and having a good time now that they were reasonably safe/
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>28-02-2007, 22:54:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Christina wondered if they were truly safe, the fact that they were so many of them in the penthouse, it would not be hard to determine where they were located, at least for someone so determined to erase her from existence. She left the drinking companions and returned to the couch, sitting in one corner of it; she wished she had a book to read that was not a textbook. She looked around for someone to talk to, someone that was not so rambunctious; someone quiet, interesting and interested in her mind.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-03-2007, 16:15:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A loud banging knock could be heard from outside and everyone stopped what they were doing and jack smiled putting down his drink. Sonya had put up her long wavery dirty blonde hair in a detailed ponytail on top of her head. Jack went to the door and peered through the peep hole and and finally opened the door. Two more men walked into the room and glanced at the people already inside. One of the men was a large black man that was not only tall but very well built, with unnerving and intense hazel-green eyes and his head was shaved. The other was quite a bit shorter perhaps around five foot nine or ten and about one hundred and seventy pounds, with long wavey hair that was a mix of light and medium browns and he had hazel eyes as well without so much green to them. His eyes were also eerie as he looked at everyone. Jack cleared his throat and grinned. "Finally glad to have you guys."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>01-03-2007, 18:53:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked up from the couch and smiled at the two newcomers, she would have gotten up to greet them, but honestly she was tired of the new folks and who knew how long they would last. She barely knew the people that were around her now as she glanced around, she knew Fred, Christian and Sylvia and the boss man standing over there with Curtis and the two new guys. She put her feet up on the coffee table and closed her eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-03-2007, 21:26:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The big black man went over and sat down on the couch and sighed out loud, rubbing his freaking looking eyes and closed one eye himself and groaned as he massaged his temples with fingers. Opening one eye he looked at christina and smiled. "Hello my name's Kahn." He offered her a huge hand and it was evident he was english by his slightly thick accent, then the other man seated himself beside kahn and stared at christina. "Hello there, the name is Vince." He walso english but his accent was no where near as bad.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>01-03-2007, 22:19:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook both of their hands, smiling at each of them, perhaps a little too coyly. &nbsp;“Hello, the name’s Christina. Where are you two from, sounds like you may be from Europe?” &nbsp;She wondered how important she was, to have agents from so many different organizations around her, it seemed a bit much.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>01-03-2007, 22:32:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kahn and Vince were both from the same place everyone else was so she was wrong about that, but both men smiled and greeted her warmly enough kahn the most though. "Very nice to meet you christina." He flashed her perfectly white teeth and glanced around the hotel room. Vince was also very nice even if he did look a little freaky and evil looking. Jack was busy on the phone with someone and it was heated for a while been finally he closed the phone. "The guy you said was responsible was picked up not long ago, perhaps you will be out of this sooner than expected, but we will still be going to an island soon far away from everyone." Drifting over to a corner he lit a cigar and watched everyone with an unwavering gaze.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>01-03-2007, 22:57:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With the Don now in custody her life was probably even more in danger, she would have to testify in front of him, which did not bother her in the least, what bothered her was she needed to get to the court house and out of it in one piece. This whole ordeal would not end after the court case, her life would change drastically because of what she saw, maybe for the better, but for now it certainly did not appear that way. &nbsp;“When do we leave for the island?” &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-03-2007, 14:42:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sighing jack rubbed his eyes then got up and went over to pat the young woman on the shoulder. "Tomorrow, as for the trial we don't know yet, but soon hopefully but we will be there with you no worries." Christian nodded and patted her back then everybody got up and circled around her and gave her a big group hug. "We're with you until the end christina." Jack said in her ear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>02-03-2007, 17:21:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled, happy that she finally would be with one group of guys but her heart was not in it, she did not believe there would not be others. She hugged each of them, making sure to give everyone a genuine hug, including the women, and then asked, &nbsp;“When is lunch? I am starving.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-03-2007, 17:34:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Everyone seemed to smile at her words and christian and jack's stomachs growled. "Soon dammit very soon, is everyone clean and decent, if so we can all go out somewhere out of the way I suppose." He said gruffly and scratched his chin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-03-2007, 17:38:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Everyone seemed to beam and smile when she spoke those words, and instantly jack and christian's stomachs growled and jack groaned. "Soon dammit very soon, as soon as everyone is ready to go I guess, we will find somewhere out of the way to go to hopefully avoid trouble this time." His bright blue eyes glanced at curtis and christian for a moment.<br><br>Christian yawned and leaned over the back of the couch and whispered in christina's ear. "Care to join me for some fresh air?" His breath tickled her skin soothingly then he popped his neck and back and groaned, the fight still having it's effects on him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>02-03-2007, 19:03:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Stretching, she stood and walked around the couch to where Christian stood, her eyes told him her answer, she was definitely interested in fresh air and more time with him. She needed someone to talk to, someone to get close to, a buddy and perhaps more, she had not asked the agents to pack any of her toys, as she was too embarrassed to tell them of her <em>vast</em> collection. <br><br>&nbsp;“Shall we?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-03-2007, 15:28:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The others watched as christian and christina left together and went outside after christian had grabbed his gun and a knife. Sighing he scratched his chin then peered over at her and chuckled. "I can just imagine what everybody is thinking or saying right now, but oh well it's good to get away once and a while." He smiled and glanced around as they headed for the back of the hotel.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>05-03-2007, 19:43:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked him in the eyes as he spoke, &nbsp;“I really don’t care what the other’s think, this whole situation has been trying and it is nice to have someone to talk to about it or someone just to be with. Giving up my life, as crappy as it was, and my friends, is a lot harder than I expected it would be.” &nbsp;As they walked along the back of the hotel, she began to wonder if this would be the first time she would be safe outside, every other occurrence ending up in someone dead or injured. &nbsp;"So tell me about yourself?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-03-2007, 20:02:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and grinned and rubbed his eyes falling silent for a moment or two. "About me?" It was more a statement than a question as he thought for a moment and glanced around, his facial expression slightly bored but fierce all the same. "I was born in california and moved here, and started working for state, other than that I can't tell you very much." His expression kind of cool he wondered how the others were doing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>05-03-2007, 20:07:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sensing his discomfort, she stood for another few minutes before suggesting they return to the others, she did not want to isolate one of her protectors from the others, by showing favoritism, despite the fact she needed someone to talk to. &nbsp;“Ready to head back inside?” &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-03-2007, 20:31:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was good thing she was ready although he wasn't ready deep down, but something seemed wrong and christian pulled his black glock from somewhere on his body. Steadying it he looked to christina and motioned her to the front a little and a little off to the side. "Stay close." As they headed back up the steps he cursed himself for not having someone else with him, he was good but not that good and couldn't see in every direction at once. Finally they reached the door and he had christina unlock it then he kicked it open after listening to low voices inside. There were at least five new faces huddled or standing around jack as well as the others off to the side. Jack looked at the pair as they came in and he motioned them inside. "It seems things are changing as this thing progresses."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>05-03-2007, 22:16:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She had stayed close the Christian, touching in fact as they had slunk back inside to their room, when they opened the door and there were more faces, she was not too surprised. She looked at each one of them to see if she recognized any and then retreated to the kitchen, to a known quantity. Curtis was there, resting in a bar stool, finally bandaged from the incident in the park. She leaned close to him and whispered, &nbsp;“Who are the peeps and can I get you anything?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-03-2007, 15:22:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked sadly at her and smiled sadly as well. "I was hoping I could stay we would have had fun, but things have changed since the don has been picked up, he's in jail and it's your fault which makes it alot worse for you right now." He motioned to the people outside. "Their from all over really mostly government assasins for various reasons, and they work for different people in this great country, anyway their better suited than us for this because it's going to get worse." He pulled a huge stuffed elephant from behind his back and handed it to her and smiled patting her shoulder. "Don't ask how I know I just figured you might like it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>06-03-2007, 20:39:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She listened to him intently, she was already scared and the fact that it was going to get worse did make her feel any better. Suddenly, for reasons even she would never know Christina hugged Curtis, giving him a chaste kiss. &nbsp;“I am going to have to name it Curtis, because it will protect me in my sleep. Thank you.” <br><br>She looked to the assassins, it was odd to have killers protect her, but it made sense they would know how the enemy would think. &nbsp;“Do you know if I am leaving, Curtis, should I go pack?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-03-2007, 21:00:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Curtis smiled and hugged her back then yawned and glanced outside with her. The new guys were on a whole new level, but he hoped they treated christina okay and didn't scare her. He walked her back outside to join the others, and jack motioned her over to sit down for a moment and pointed at the new people. There were two very pretty women, one with short boyish black hair and dark eyes who was tall and thin yet still nicely curved, and the other was also tall and more curvey with dark chocolate brown eyes and either black or dark brown long hair. The latter looked half asian as her eyes were slightly slanted, and the other was possibly indian mixed with asian. The men though were what would please christina the most as they were gorgeous as ever. <br><br>A young man maybe two or three years older than her with beautiful and sparkling blue eyes, and his golden blonde hair was wild, gelled, and spiked in every direction imaginable. He was tall and lean but toned and well muscled for his height. The other man had long black hair that fell past hos shoulders and totally black cool eyes, and him and the woman with the long hair seemed to be close as she leaned against his tall frame. His skin was pale and like the other man he had almost the exact same build. The last man in the room had long dark red hair and mischevious bright blue eyes and a playful expression on his face which was slightly unnerving considering his line of work. He was shorter than the others but not by much, and was a littler paler than the man with the blonde hair and was a little more bulkier.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>07-03-2007, 01:13:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked at each of the new people, memorizing their features as she would her clients, she flashed them a brilliant smile, perhaps giving the redhead more of a once over. She enjoyed being around both gorgeous men and women, it helped her blend in, not that she was the best looking woman she had seen, but the woman in the mirror was pretty close to the best. &nbsp;“Hello, my name is Christina. Thank you for being willing to protect me. &nbsp;She was not sure what else to say so she remained quiet after her introduction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-03-2007, 14:23:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling jack gathered up his clan and all hugged and patted her on the shoulder then they left and silence fell like a blanket on the room. Finally the man with the long dark red hair got up and offered his hand to her. "Name's Josh." He smiled and went to sit back down and the man with the black hair waved at her from his seat. "Vincent, and this here is Yuna." He motioned to the tall slim woman with short black hair leaning against him. The woman with the either black or dark brown hair gave her a big smile and offered a small hand that was about the same size as christina's. "My name is Tifa, nice to meet you." Finally the very quiet handsome young man with spiked blonde hair said in a a quiet voice. "Daniel." It seemed they were waiting on one other person because nobody said or did anything after that as if they were waiting for instructions.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>07-03-2007, 18:32:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Giving each of the state agents a hug, she held onto Christian and Curtis a little longer than she had the others, she would miss them the most, though her elephant would always remind her of the tall black man that had saved her life. She smiled at each of the new agents in the suffocating silence, she hoped they would be the last crew to watch over her as she was tired of continuously having to forge and break new bonds.<br><br>With the silence broken, she shook each of their hands and then asked, &nbsp;“Will we be moving once the last member arrives? If so I would like to go pack my things.” &nbsp;Though in truth she had not unpacked that much, it would be the two elephants and her toiletries, the rest already in the bag.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-03-2007, 18:41:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Josh glanced at the door and sighed and finally answered her question. "Most likely, K.T. will fill you in when he get's here, but I see no harm in going and packing anyway." He gave her a small smile and poked Tifa in the side playfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>07-03-2007, 19:30:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled and bounded off to pack and get away from the people, they spooked her, a little, knowing that assassins were required to protect you, her life had turned into a movie, perhaps she should write a book about her experience, surely it would be a best seller. She laughed quietly to herself as she gathered her meager belongings; it took a total of three minutes, and stuffed them back into her bag. Hefting it over her shoulder she walked back to the common room, depositing it near the front door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-03-2007, 19:45:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Everyone smiled at her and sat in silence for a few more minutes, then finally a sound at the door caused everyone's gaze to move there. A sound of&nbsp; a throat being cleared could be heard as the door opened slowly, and in walked another man who had to be K.T.. He was very handsome and well dressed and neat and proper looking, with beautiful chocolate brown eyes and light brown hair with highlights of dark and medium brown in it as well. Tall and slim but toned with the perfect amount of muscle for his size allowing him not only speed but strength. His eyes moved to christina first as he slowly walked towards her and he offered a well manicured hand that was warm and big. "You must be christina, a pleasure to meet you." He flashed her a very warm small smile then looked to the others. Brushing his neat hair which parted on one side and neatly combed making all the more handsome, he sighed then grinned at christina when he saw the elephant and pointed at it. "I like the elephant." He said in a soft voice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>07-03-2007, 20:16:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She took his hand and shook it, her own hand somewhat cold from her fear, she was glad that he seemed ‘normal’ or at least not as aloof as his team behind her. At the comment about the elephant, she had zipped her pack, leaving its head sticking out; she blushed profusely, mumbling ‘thank you’. She admired his dress and the man that filled the clothes, he was good looking; she had dressed in her tight black jeans and a light blue tank top. She was running out of clothes and had not been able to shop since she had been thrust into this whirlwind.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>07-03-2007, 20:21:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His eyes traveled over her once more before he waved to everyone else and smiled then looked back to her and her stuff. "It seems everyone is ready to go, let's get to it we have a plane to catch." He waited to for everyone else to walk out then said. "I tell you more on the way." Motioning her out the door they headed outside where a variety of very nice street cars were parked, all tricked out and very nice but K.T. and christina headed for a black lancer evo III. "Just throw your stuff in the back seat." He climbed into the car and started it up, then pulled out in front of everyone else and took off, the beauty of a car cranking out around three hundred and fifty horses.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>07-03-2007, 22:38:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled as he admired her, showing off her body was something she was good at and the jeans and t-shirt accentuated her womanly curves. She grabbed her bag as they headed out the door, again she was in a hotel room for no more than a day, this was becoming routine and tiresome. She did admire the cars, obviously these guys had more freedom then most people and she wondered now that she had seen their faces would they have to kill her after she testify, that would be ironic.<br><br>&nbsp;“So where are we heading, or is that need to know?” &nbsp;she said coyly as they took the onramp to the freeway.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>08-03-2007, 14:57:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				K.T.'s drove very fats and used all of his car as they blew by cars on the interstate like they were nothing. He smiled and yawned as they headed for the airport, the car handling the curves and change of the highway like it already knew the road. Finally he spoke and gave her a mischevious smile. "Let's just say not where was planned before."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>08-03-2007, 22:59:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She watched as the other cars flew by, laughed as several other drivers gave K.T. the finger as he blew passed them. Once they arrived at the airport, she waited for him to get out of the car first and check the area before grabbing her bag and joining him. The others would not be too far behind, probably another five to ten minutes. &nbsp;“I had already figured that out, it is rare in these past couple of days for me to be going where I was told I would be.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-03-2007, 14:33:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				K.T. smiled and chuckled to himself and looked her over and his next words probably blew her off the map. "It is rare I must to be assigned to such an interesting subject, normally all of mine are old ladies or your average but no complaints here." He gave her a teasing wink and got out of the car and grabbed her bag for her then headed in the airport with the others not far behind. The cars would be brought to them or rather shipped in a very speedy fashion. Getting their tickets they headed for the gate and noticed it said destination as japan.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-03-2007, 17:57:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled as he spoke those words, &nbsp;“Glad to oblige” &nbsp;she said with her best southern drawl, though she was not a southerner. After entering the airport and walking over to the ticket stand, she noted the destination, Japan, <em>wow, did I read that right, we are going to Japan, is it that serious?</em> The three assassination attempts had already made that clear, but she was still in awe of the destination.<br><br>&nbsp;“Uh…you are aware I do not have a passport, right?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-03-2007, 18:27:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				K.T. looked at her for a moment and then smiled. "Yes you do, right here." He pulled something out of his pants pocket and showed to her plain as day, with her name and information already on it and ready to go. "Besides being with us is different than just going somewhere in another country on vacation, let's go." They arrived at their gate and sat down with the others flanking them and seating themselves as well. "Going where we are only has part to do with you, but it's also convient as well." Sighing he brushed hair from his forehead and yawned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-03-2007, 18:47:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Laughing she took the passport from him and admired her picture, it must have been taken recently, with the past day or so, she wondered who had been the sneaky devil to have pulled it off without her knowledge. She raised an eyebrow at the comment about not being the only reason to go to Japan and asked cautiously, &nbsp;“Does one of you have a job there?” &nbsp;They would know she was not referring to protecting her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-03-2007, 19:29:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Perhaps, but more business I would say." Was all he got from her when she asked so probably it was secret. Sighing he rubbed his eyes and groaned when he popped his back and neck. "This will be quite the flight, have you ever been to another country?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-03-2007, 20:37:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked at him, satisfied with the answer he had provided, &nbsp;“The fact that you had to get me a passport should have answered that question. Before yesterday I had not been further than two hours drive from Miami.” &nbsp;She stretched, standing to do so, her ass prominent in her tight jeans, she knew there were several men and women looking her way as she did so and could not help putting on a little show.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 14:48:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Christina ended up sitting between K.T. and daniel who looked almpst like brothers in the face, so she should have been very happy their warm handsome bodies on both sides of her. Groaning daniel cracked his neck and winced apparently having slept the wrong way and the night before, then K.T. grinned at danile and spoke to him in and almost brotherly voice. "Those pillows at the hotel are a killer aren't they?" Daniel nodded and smiled then poked christina playfully for no reason.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 18:53:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Looking at both of them, she asked &nbsp;“Which one is the older brother?” &nbsp;She stretched out, they would be flying business class to Japan, the only seats that were available on such short notice; the room was astounding and the seats comfortable. The next time he went for a poke she grabbed his finger and kissed it tenderly, &nbsp;“That is not the type of poking I like darling,” &nbsp;she whispered seductively.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 19:16:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Both K.T. and daniel looked sirprised at her question and finally K.T. chuckled. "Me, daniel take out your contacts." Daniel grinned and did so revealing the exact same brown eyes as his brother. "A bit of a disguise." He said and leaned into her after he had poked her. "As tempting as the offer is, I would have to take you out a few times first." It seemed he was very playful and had no reluctance in letting her know he was interested.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 20:35:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“You two act like brothers, though perhaps it is the familiarity of which you talk to each other, since I am in the middle I get to notice it.” &nbsp;She poked Daniel back in the ribs, smiling coyly at him, this was going to be a long flight if he continued poking, &nbsp;“I too believe in a courtship, Daniel, though flirting is something I enjoy.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 20:38:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				K.T. nodded and chuckled then looked out the window. Daniel smiled and rested his hand on her lightly tanned and shapely leg and grinned, his fingertips kneading her flesh ever so gently so as to not cause her to get attention from others. Coughing he whispered in her ear and grinned into her warm flesh. "I am glad we agree on something, care to give it a go once we get there?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 20:52:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked at him, placing her hand on his and gently caressing it as she stared into his brown eyes. &nbsp;“I would like that, but wouldn’t it be a conflict of interest, you have been hired to protect me, a relationship might interfere.” &nbsp;He could see it saddened her to say the words as she desperately needed someone to turn to, someone to be with during this crazy time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 20:55:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We're not as straight laced as the F.B.I. and other branches, and perhaps it may be but do you think it is worth the risk?" He smiled and poked her again in the side just for fun, his brown eyes gleaming a little after he did so.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 22:39:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She turned to him and leaned over and kissed him on the lips, licking along his lower lip as she did so, he tasted amazing, all male. &nbsp;"Yes, I think it would be worth it," &nbsp;she whispered, her eyes sparkling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 22:50:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He stiffened a little when she leaned over and kissed him his eyes wide at first, but then he kissed her back quickly and looked to K.T. Leaning over he whispered in her ear. "I'd rather not be as open about with my brother for now, I don't think he would approve, but I am a little shy in front of other people afterall." He poked her again and moved his hand further up her leg with his jacket covering it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 23:12:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Ahh, so there is some disapproval with flirting with the witness.” &nbsp;she whispered almost disappointedly despite the fact he was a good kisser. She rested her hand on his, though hers was on top of the jacket, and smiled at him. &nbsp;“Perhaps the basics, then, tell me about yourself Daniel, not your life story, but what you want to share.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 23:38:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well I hope to have a family one of these days, and of course a wife, and hopefully not have to do this all my life although it does pay good." He smiled and removed his hand then scratched his chin in thought then looked to her. "What about you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 23:45:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Honestly, before all of this happened, I wanted to complete my psychology degree, get out of the exotic dancing business and counsel teenagers. I wanted a family and children, but now, I have stopped wondering what I want to do, I honestly don’t think I will make it past the trial.” &nbsp;She whispered, slouching back in her chair, his hand climbing up a little more as she does so.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-03-2007, 23:53:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Don't say things like that, we have never had anybody we have ever protected die yet, so your odds are pretty good." Coughing he rubbed his eyes and popped his back. "Besides we're going to japan for a while, at least we can ease your mind for a while." He smiled and looked over to K.T. who was now absorbed into a book.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-03-2007, 04:27:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“How can I not say it, I have seen more death in the past thirty-six hours than I have my entire life, and they were gunning for me; three separate attempts.” &nbsp;She was close to tears as she spoke, it had been a harrowing few days and though she may be safe at this moment or even with these men and women, what happens when they go back, what happens after she testifies.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-03-2007, 15:11:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm sorry to hear that." He sighed and patted her shoulder comfortingly. "I can't promise you won't see that with us either probably more than before, we hit alot harder than the guys you were with before christina, but your chance of survival is alot higher as well but I think we can take it easy for a while." Unknown to the pair but a couple of hours had already passed since they had been talking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-03-2007, 17:20:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She continued talking to the agent, telling him about her life, listening as he told her what he could about his, including some great stories about when he and K.T. were kids, apparently they were quite rambunctious. The food cart came and went and the enjoyed a decent meal, better by far than the previous airplane food she had had on the way to St. Louis. Yawning, she eventually grew tired, turning to Daniel, she let him know she was going to sleep for a while. <br><br>Leaning back, she was soon fast asleep, her head on a pillow, a blanket covering her lap. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-03-2007, 17:34:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He broke when she went to sleep and leaned back in his seat and relaxed, then started chatting with K.T. for a while as they continued on their way to the japanese airport. Christina would be woke up and few hours later as they touched down with daniel's face swimming in her line of sight not far from her face. "We're here." Was all he said then gathered his things from the storage above and waited for them to stop so they could get off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-03-2007, 18:29:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled languidly at him, happy to have finally landed, she was unsure what to expect in Japan and had asked after the fact, their only response was that it is different and crowded, not much help. &nbsp;“Unfgh….I hope I did not drool too much.” &nbsp;she said rubbing her eyes as she attempted to awaken from her slumber. Stretching, she grabbed her bag and was ready to follow the assassin out of the plane.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-03-2007, 18:50:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once the got off the plane and had checked in and out and they made their way into the parking lot out front, where brand new street racing machines waited for them. K.T. didn't seem very happy because he wanted his car from before but settled with what he had.&nbsp; Christina was to ride shotgun with daniel in the brand new 2006 Honda Civic Type R Hatchback. It was yellow and had a killer body already and looked futuristic but the a body kit had already been put on it adding more style than before, and the normal 202 horsepower which was stock had been upgraded thanks to the tweaks and upgrades on some of the parts and the car itself. Sporting racing tires they were sitting in a fine ride that was putting out around three hundred horsepower. After throwing christina's stuff the in back daniel got in and started it up listening to the engine purr, then he put it in gear and they took off like a bat out of hell. "Hold on tight." He said and grinned and patted her leg.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-03-2007, 19:06:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She buckled up and leaned back as they flew through the streets of Tokyo, she could have held on but by now every man had shown her his need for machismo, the continuous need to one-up the man before. She closed her eyes and waited for them to arrive at their new destination, wording how long they would stay here. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-03-2007, 19:27:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Daniel along with christina and their new sweet ride headed out of the city and drove for miles to a place called gunma, a prefecture in japan filled with racers and basically a back woods place out of the way and mostly the public eye. Coughing daniel smiled as they finally pulled up to a semi new house that was quite large, and soon everyone else pulled in behind them except K.T. who was already there and looking over his new car. "For now this place is home." He got her bag out and went over to look at the car with K.T.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-03-2007, 22:22:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She hopped out of the car and walked over to K.T. and Daniel, she knew nothing of cars, but the boys seemed the friendliest of the bunch, especially Daniel. &nbsp;“How long will we be staying here? I guess the real question is should I unpack my meager belongings?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-03-2007, 22:40:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tifa and Yuna wandered over to where christina and the boys were, and tifa and yufie both gave her a big smile. "It will be over a month that much we're sure, so yes go ahead and unpack, surely we can go shopping soon you probably need stuff right?" Yufie said as she brushed her short black hair away from her face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-03-2007, 22:49:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Yeah, I definitely could use some new clothing; I was going to investigate the house for a laundry machine, as all I have in the bag is dirty.” &nbsp;She smiled at the women and walked into the house, the place was huge, the living room larger than her entire apartment, she could certainly get used to the luxury. She found a bedroom on the second floor, it had a private bath but was still one of the smaller ones, and she threw her elephants on the bed, claiming it before taking her bag to the laundry room. She dumped her clothes into the washing machine and then returned to the main room, waiting for the others to appear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-03-2007, 13:43:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They nodded and left her be for now so she could look the house over. Finally the boys had came in and threw their stuff down and daniel groaned. Whisking the wig off his head he smiled at Yufie and Tifa who sighed, revealing his white blonde spikey hair which was sort of flattened down now. However he had done the trick was beyond anyone, maybe dual layer contacts or something but he removed a second layer it seemed, revealing eyes such a pale blue they were indescribable blue that made him look ethereal. His skin was bordering on pale already, that along with his height and weight, made him look like an ancient heavenly warrior or something. He quickly found christina and hoped he didn't scare her, giving her a playful poke in the ribs for hiding out then grinning at her. "Well do I still pass for handsome?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>14-03-2007, 18:39:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She had found the couch and was resting with her heels on the table before it; she smiled as he came by and poked her again. &nbsp;“You pass, though it is not all about beauty. Please sit with me Daniel and talk about nothing.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>14-03-2007, 19:33:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He raised abrow brow and finally nodded falling onto the couch and sighing loudly. Groaning he shifted around and popped his neck then looked at her. "Something on your mind?" Coughing he licked his lips and continued to stare.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-03-2007, 01:13:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Not really, it is just been a busy couple of days and where I have been surrounded by friends for the past couple of years, I find myself alone here. So many people have been surrounding me, many have been injured protecting me, I just need the madness to stop, I need my life to settle down again.” &nbsp;She looked at him and hoped he got it, winking as he stared at her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-03-2007, 14:13:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and sighed softly as if remembering something then spoke. "True I wish I had done something else at times." Clearing his throat he suddenly gave her a hug and pulled her close stroking her long blonde hair affectionately. "I will be your friend or whatever you want me to be, I can't promise I won't die but I won't leave." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-03-2007, 18:13:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Noting they were alone, she wrapped her arms and held him, trembling against his strong frame, it was good to be held. &nbsp;“I would like that, to be your friend and more, if it works out.” &nbsp;She kissed him lightly on the cheek, allowing him to make any further moves.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-03-2007, 18:19:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He didn't feel the need to go amy further just glad she liked him and was close. "Call me by my actual first name instead od middle, always hated the name Caelum, but it's sort of grown on me." He smiled and kissed her cheek back, looking down at her, and she would notice his eyes seemed more of a grey than anything or maybe it was just a trick of the light.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-03-2007, 18:41:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled up at him, &nbsp;"You want me to call you Caelum?" &nbsp;She liked he name, it was different, sexy. She buried herself into his chest, just thankful to have someone there for her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-03-2007, 14:59:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and closed both eyes with christina resting in his arms as he sighed happily and enjoyed her warmth and scent. Josh eventually came by and chuckled a little at the two and poked caelum in the ribs and walked off, causing caelum to groan and swat at josh and glare at him. But he knew the man was just jealous. Soon he woke up fully and tickled christina playfully and layed her down on the couch to continue sleeping if she wanted.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>21-03-2007, 02:35:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She ignored the others, the warmth of his arms around her was all she cared about; she could get used to his muscular chest. She sighed, her eyelids growing heavy and soon she was asleep, until she awoke to the tickling, she growled at him, glaring in jest as she returned the favor tickling him mercilessly until he stopped. When he laid her back on the couch, she looked up at him, &nbsp;“And what will you do if I sleep?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-03-2007, 17:09:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Probably go hunting for someone to race up in the mountains, though probably not many people out during the day." He sighed and yawned and rubbed his eyes tickling her stomach playfully and chuckling at her growl and playful glare. Sniffing he blew his nose and glared at Josh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>21-03-2007, 17:56:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was tired and wired at the same time, unable to sleep but also unable to do anything strenuous, she gave him one last playful glare and then padded off to the kitchen. Opening the refrigerator, she noted it was bare, as were the pantry and most of the cupboards. To no one in particular, she asked, &nbsp;“What does a girl need to do around here to get some food?” &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>21-03-2007, 19:20:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If you go with me we can stop some where I suppose." He smiled his pale blue eyes atring back at her with a hint of laughter in them. Offering her his arm he waved to no one in particular and headed for the car. He opened her door then went around and got in and they were off to the mountain.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>21-03-2007, 22:19:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled and grabbed a jacket on the way out, not knowing what the temperature would be like. Thanking him graciously for opening the door, she climbed in and buckled the seat belt before turning towards the driver’s seat. &nbsp;“I didn’t know you would be so anxious to go to a grocery store.” &nbsp;She suspected that he would want to go out to eat, but she was in the mood for cooking, and they needed supplies.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-03-2007, 14:40:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He raised a brow and sighed nodding then grinned. "Your in for a surprise, stores are different here my dear, I wouldn't mind some tofu tonight with a little seasoning I guess." Yawning he rubbed his eyes and poked her in the side for good measure then they took off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>22-03-2007, 20:51:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just as his finger was to reach her side she batted it away, glaring at him with a little more menace than her usual previous playfulness. &nbsp;“I believe I have mentioned this before, please do not poke me, at least not with your finger,” &nbsp;she gave him a sly wink to let him know she was interested in exploring their relationship further. &nbsp;“As for food, as long as they have whole fish, which I believe they would on an island and we have a grill of some sort, I should be able to cook us something.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>22-03-2007, 21:31:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As they slowed down at a red light he leaned over and placed a hand on her leg, slowly sliding it up and and kneading fingers on her flesh on the inside of her leg teasingly. "Perhaps I can satisfy your poking fetish later." He said softly in her ear and grinned into her flesh, a hand coming up to knead the bottom portion of one of her breasts. "Sounds good to me." He commented on the last and gave her a wink.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>22-03-2007, 23:50:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked into his eyes as well as she could while watching the light to make sure it remained red, and whispered, &nbsp;“I would like that, though it is you with the fetish.” &nbsp;Gasping as his hand slid up her lithe dancer form and caressed her breast, she grinned, &nbsp;“The light is green.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-03-2007, 14:50:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and nodded and gassed it as they flew up the mountain and Caelum glanced back and forth looking for sports cars, though they probably wouldn't see any this early in the day, but they would be back tonight because he wanted christina to ride with him when he raced. They made it to the top of the mountain and he drifted around the turns at unbelievable speeds and handled the car like no one else, barreling into turns and sharp curves at suicidal speeds but he never stepped off the gas giving it all he had. The EK-9 was built for downhill racing in the mountains and this car was professionally prepped, providing the maximum horsepower and handling making it one mean machine. His mind did wander however thinking of what was to come, wondering if he and christina would indeed sleep together or if she would shy away a little. Shaking it they arrived back down the mountain within minutes and he looked over to her and grinned. "Like my driving?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>23-03-2007, 17:37:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She closed her eyes and enjoyed the exhilaration of what could only be described as a roller coaster ride without the track, her heart was pounding as they reached the bottom of the mountain again, she wasn’t sure where her stomach had run off to and just hoped it would return. Taking a moment to catch her breath, she glanced at him with a smile, showing off her pearly whites, &nbsp;“I think you have seen too many movies, to be honest.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-03-2007, 17:48:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He grinned and leaned over kissing her cheek sweetly sighed happily, reconsidering his offer from before, he didn't really know if he wanted to sleep with her yet or not. Granted he felt like it, but there were other things to consider, even if she was willing it might ruin any serious relationship they might have and she seemed like a definite keeper. Scratching his chin he tryed not to think about it at the time and headed for a grocery store to pick up some food. "I'll take that as a compliment, are you alright?" She looked a little shaken around the edges.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>23-03-2007, 18:31:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She was not ready to take anything past kissing and perhaps some touching and caressing, she had just met Caelum and if this was going to work out she did not want to ruin it by having sex on their first date. &nbsp;“I am fine, the ride was incredible, I am just a little queasy.”&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-03-2007, 18:35:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmm, I was going to take you with me tonight if you wanted to come, but now I don't know racing up here is pretty intense sometimes up to you." He smiled as they pulled into the parking lot and he leaned over and kissed her lightly on the lips, a hand coming up to caress her face as he did so and he sighed after breaking the kiss. "Mmmm, you taste pretty good." He gave her a wink.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>23-03-2007, 18:39:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She deepened the kiss, taking a moment to compose her thoughts as her tongue ran along his bottom lip, &nbsp;“And you are a great kisser.” &nbsp;Laughing softly, she said, &nbsp;“How about I come with you tonight, but instead of riding in the car, I wait at the finish line, cheering you on, I will even wear my skimpy top and tight leather pants.” &nbsp;She hopped out of the car and headed into the store with Caelum.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>23-03-2007, 18:50:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and nodded and gave her another wink. "Sounds good to me, I'll get josh to go with you though, even know nobody knows us here you never know." He kissed her cheek sweetly as they parked and went around after getting out of the car and opened her door. "Alright, let's see how good you can cook." He nudged her playfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>23-03-2007, 23:16:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Oh, I am a great cook, especially when gorgeous guys volunteer to help,” &nbsp;she retorted giving he a playful nudge in return. Sliding her hand in his, she curled her fingers around the back of his hand as she made her way to the grocery store. There, though there store was very different than what she was used to, and there was characters she could not decipher, she managed to find what she was looking for; a large whole fish, some vegetables, a large bag of rice, drinks, sake, beer, and several other items.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-03-2007, 17:37:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and nodded and looked around with her but was glad to get out of there, as everybody was looking at them and heard a few older ladies comment on how good a couple they made. Glad to be back in the car they drove off in silence, the yellow car blowing by everything else on the road.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>26-03-2007, 17:46:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Laughing at how uncomfortable the people in the store made him, she could not help but hold his hand or rub against him, playing up the image, as it certainly made a better cover than him always walking behind or in front of her. After he paid for the groceries and they returned to the car, she climbed into the passenger side and was just able to buckle the seatbelt before he tore out of the parking lot. &nbsp;“You do know that driving like a maniac does not make you look inconspicuous?” 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>26-03-2007, 23:05:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				They had one other stop to make on the way back, which happened to be to get his hair cut.&nbsp; It took only about ten or so minutes, and by the end he looked like christian from before, except his eyes were paler and hair lighter blonde. Shotter on the back and sides and slightly longer on top, making him look a little military and alot tougher and more professional. He paid and they left as he sped down the road, arriving back at the house in no time flat. Smiling he helped her unload stuff especially sake which was his favorite alcohol ever. <br><br>He sat down on the couch and waited for her to get down putting stuff up, then hoping she would come over he would pull her down in his lap, kissing her lips passionately while his hands ran over her nicely curved bottom.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>27-03-2007, 17:47:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She watched as the sheers removed the scruffiness from his hair and as they left the barber, she whispered teasingly as she artfully dodged his finger as he went for a poke, &nbsp;“Oh there was a handsome man underneath all that hair.” &nbsp;Giggling, she climbed back into the car as relaxed as they raced back to the house, arriving in less time then she had expected.<br><br>Back at the ranch so to speak, she grabbed several bags and walked into the house, enlisting Caelum’s in putting the food away before he slunk away to the couch. She stayed in the kitchen awhile, preparing a concoction she would rub on the fish before grilling it. Only once the work was complete did she join the man in the common room, her thoughts matching his as she straddled him on the couch, leaning in for a deep kiss, her hands resting on his shoulders.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-03-2007, 17:51:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled resting his hands on her thighs then traveling up her sides as if he would tickle her but didn't, then pulled her down and shifted around while she was top of him, a few odd and slightly dirty thoughts going through his head which he kept to himself. He pulled her down by the shirt, his hand lightly brushing one of her breasts, and he kissed her deeply and eventually slipped his tongue in her mouth and moaned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>27-03-2007, 18:18:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Moaning into their kiss, her eyes show her delight as he brushes against her breast, her knees to either side of him as she sits on his lap, their lips locked. She slid her arms from his shoulders to the back of his neck, rubbing her hand against his newly shortened hair, breaking their kiss momentarily to breath before resuming, her tongue dancing with his, caring about nothing in the world except that moment and the kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>27-03-2007, 18:21:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He grins as best he can while they kiss, tongues interlocking during and he smiles at her when she breaks it, his eyes sparkling as his hands slide down and rest on the top of her butt. Despite the closeness he doesn't grow excited which he is very proud of, but knows if she started stripping off clothing that would change in a heart beat. Slowly his soft hands slide back up and under her shirt this time, lightly caressing her breasts lovingly while they kiss and enjoy each others closeness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>29-03-2007, 01:27:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Enjoying their touch, his soft caresses, she stared into his eyes, moaning as his hand stroked her breast. She broke the kiss then, &nbsp;“I want this, us, if there is going to be an us, to be more than just a fling. I don’t want it to become involved and then have it end badly leaving us in an awkward situation since we still have to live with each other.” &nbsp;She searched his eyes, looking for understanding.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-03-2007, 15:03:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and pulled her close again his hands still caressing her breasts softly as he kissed her again and groaned and shifted around. He didn't think he could stay calm much longer and so kissed her one last time, then untangling himself from her he got up and went to look at the food. "It smells good already." He said and grinned at her. Just then the door opened and two people walked in both male, and it seemed two of the others had been lost josh and the black haired man. K.T. didn't show any surprise to this and christina would know the man with the thick light brown hair right off as Jack, and next to him a tall and very well built and muscular samoian man who had short black hair and dark eyes, his skin tanned giving him the hawaiian background appearance. "Hello again." Jack said gruffly and in a slightly deep voice.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>29-03-2007, 17:50:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She kissed Caelum one last time, her tongue eagerly seeking his before they broke the kiss, both knowing they would need to show mental strength if they were going to pull this off. She had just finished straightening out her shirt when Jack strolled into the house, she should have known. &nbsp;“It is nice to see you again, Jack.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>29-03-2007, 23:01:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack smiled and looked at the others and K.T. hugged jack and grinned. "You to, me and K.T. are the head muscle and brains for this outfit, oh and this here is Wakka." He pointed at the big hawaiian slash samoian man. Wakka looked at hims sternly and jack sighed. "Or you can call him by his nickname Sean." Sitting down he yawned and peered at her with pale and bright blue eyes the same shade as Caelum's. "I see my nephew and you are getting along just fine." He grinned and winked at her and caelum who turned slightly red and chuckled nervously.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>30-03-2007, 16:49:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled, her experience as an exotic dancer taught her long ago how to keep from blushing in moments of embarrassment, &nbsp;“I have, Sir, and a fine gentleman he is, I will be sure to keep him in line.” &nbsp;Her smile was wicked and playful as she spoke, she also held out her hand for Wakka. &nbsp;“It is nice to meet you, Wakka, I look forward to spending the next month with you.” &nbsp;Leaving the men in the common room, she returned to the kitchen, preparing the food, thankful she had bought extra.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>30-03-2007, 18:34:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Wakka didn't seem to be actually a part of the guard this time, as the door opened once again and two totally different people walked in, one like the night and the other like the sun. A man of average height and same build as caelum walked in, his long golden blonde hair pulled back into a high ponytail, while the excess was flipped over covering one eye and half of his face. His eyes were a clear medium blue with gray around the pupils that made his eyes look intense. The other man was tall and black and muscular with a medium build and short dark hair that was shorter on the sides and back and longer on top. Both were dressed very neatly one in a suit and the other in classy casual clothes. Jack grinned at them and motioned for them to sit down. "The gangs all here for once." Then they headed in to meet christina.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>30-03-2007, 22:40:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As they walked into the kitchen, they would find her furiously working away at the fish, having rubbed it down with herbs and butter she was now ready to place it on the grill, two more people would not be too much to feed, she had bought extras knowing that there could always be leftovers. Throwing the vegetables in the steamer, she dug out the second rice cooker and threw in another batch of it. <br><br>Looking up, she mentioned to Caelum who was there with her, &nbsp;“Looks like we are going to need two more sake glasses, babe.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>02-04-2007, 14:46:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sitting down at the table jack smiled at christina and sniffed the air licking his lips as well. "That smells delicious, what exactly is it?" Caelum helped a little bit more then sat sown and yawned and rubbed his eyes. The front door could be heard opening again as bootfalls made their way to the door, and slowly it opened revealing a woman with quite the aura about her and just one look and you knew she was not to be messed with. Jack's bearded face broke into a grin and he got up and hugged the woman then kissed her on the cheek and she smiled which lit up her slightly boyish face, her chin and feminine features not as defined on her face as the other three women. She had long bright blonde hair with streaks of darker blonde in it that was pulled back into a loose ponytail, her eyes and intense bright blue color and she was of average height for a woman with ample curves and a nice chest.<br><br>Caelum beamed when he saw her and jumped up wrapping arms around her and she hugged him back fiercely. "Aunt Jane!" He exclaimed and smiled when he stepped back and she kissed him on the cheek. Those intense blue eyes locked on christina for a moment then she smiled and offered her slightly rough feeling but small hand. "I am jane, jack's better half." Jack grumbled and nodded and sat back down sniffing the air again. "Christina this is my wife jane, she will be helping me out to coordinate you protection." Caelum sat back down and looked very happy when he did.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>03-04-2007, 00:40:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked up from the meal that she was preparing, removing the fish from the flame and placing it on a large platter, lemon slices and sprigs of dill placed around it decoratively. &nbsp;“The fish is a large ocean dwelling white fish, I have no idea which type really as I do not read Japanese, the vegetables are local greens, including baby bok choy and spinach, the rice is your basic sticky white rice.” &nbsp;Then his wife entered the house, she could not help but smile, especially at Caelum’s reaction to her, it would be interesting to be in the presence of the family.<br><br>&nbsp;“It is nice to meet you Jane, you are just in time to eat, assuming one of these men is man enough to carry the fish to the table.” &nbsp;The rice and vegetables had already been carried to the table earlier and the sake, well the group was already well into the second bottle, thankfully she and Caelum had bought half a dozen bottles.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-04-2007, 14:49:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jane stared at christina for a few more moments then looked at caelum and smiled, he seemed very happy around christina which made her happy because caelum was like a son to her. Taking a bottle of the sake she poured it into a tiny cup and heated it up properly and sipped at it, sighing she rubbed her eyes and eventually followed caelum and jack into the living area.<br><br>Caelum carried the food in along with jack, and the two new guys along with jack, caelum, christina, and jane all sat down to eat and chat if they wanted. Caelum stayed silent for a long time then finally look to his aunt. "How are mom and dad? I haven't talked to them in a long while."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>03-04-2007, 17:31:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For the most part, Christina remained quiet, this felt like a family reunion with her as the brand new girlfriend, except in this case she was more of an outsider. She served each of them a piece of fish, some vegetables and rice and sat back and ate, listening to the stories and chit chat that happened around her. When Caelum mentioned his family, her ears perked up, this ought to be interesting.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-04-2007, 17:58:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Neither have I Caelum, we are not exactly very close, you know your mother doesn't car for me that much, but oh well however your father called about two months ago." Taking a few bites and sipping the warm sake she smiled.<br><br>Caelum looked mournful and nodded aware of the dislike between the two. Yawning he ate then wrapped and arm around christina and hugged her close. Jack finally spoke up and said in a gruff deep voice. "Your mother and my sister are odd you know that caelum, I think she is just jealous of your aunt, that and your aunt seems more like a mother than your real one." Sipping the sake he fell silent and caelum looked at the floor and nodded.<br><br>Jane chuckled and shrugged. "I can't help it, so handsome and mannered, even if you do have a wild streak something we share in common." Clearing her throat he sighed and looked at caelum. "But we are also cool and withdrawn at times, you take after your uncle and me more than you do your parents, well except your father I suppose but he is a little different." Falling silent she ate a little more then looked to christina. "I wonder if we will ever have anybody in this family who isn't blonde, nobody besides your uncle has darker hair, it seems you have taken to christina see my point." Laughing she shook her head and looked to christina. "I'm just kidding sweety I could care less, even if caelum's uncle is darker haired I still love him." She poked jack then kissed him on the cheek.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>03-04-2007, 19:15:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The talk of Caelum’s family was fascinating to the psychology major, the fact that Caelum was closer to his aunt and uncle was intriguing. She had been an only child of only children and thus had lived a sheltered life with no siblings or cousins, not that she minded, though she did miss her family. When the young agent leaned over and hugged her, she held on tighter than he would expect, needing the comfort of someone close, she had had no one for so very long. <br><br>Laughing softly at the comments of blondes, she was one of the few strippers she knew with naturally blonde hair, a boon, probably what had sealed her deal, besides her willingness to undress in front of complete strangers. &nbsp;“No offense taking, Jane, though it may be a little too soon to be talking about marriage,” &nbsp;she joked, attempting to adjust her mood. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-04-2007, 19:41:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack squirmed and finished his food along with caelum but jane took her time. "Care to join me outside for a cigar?" He inquired to caelum who nodded and got after kissing christina on the cheek. The two soon left and headed outside where they chatted and puffed on a thick cigar. Jane continued eating then lokked to christina and smiled. "So tell me a little about yourself, if your having a relationship with my handsome relative I would like to know, motherly instincts kicking in I guess I can't help it." Her sharp and intense blue eyes locked on christina and stared at her unblinkingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>03-04-2007, 20:06:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She wrinkled her nose at the thought of Caelum having a cigar, whispering into his ear before he departed, &nbsp;“If you want another kiss, you better brush your teeth afterwards.” &nbsp;She watched his athletic form with keen eyes, her gaze not wavering until he disappeared through the patio door, only then did she turn to Jane. <br><br>Smiling at the question, one so blunt other woman would blush at it, Christina took her time to finish chewing and swallow before answering it. &nbsp;“First off, though there may be relations in the future, for now we are flirting, albeit aggressively, as we are both aware of the awkwardness of a relationship in the current situation,” &nbsp;she said coolly, taking another sip of sake before continuing. <br><br>”As for who I am, I am sure you have read the dossier so I will not repeat what is in there. I have larger ambitions than what has been my current career and what has led me to my current predicament. I have almost completed a psychology degree and plan to work with troubled teens once I have it. I come from a pretty small family, with no siblings and have been on my own since I was eighteen, about four years now. Is there anything specific you wanted to know?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>03-04-2007, 20:31:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jane listened intently and nodded a few times then once christina was done speaking she grinned like a mischevious cat who had just ate the mouse. "Well impressive, your quite smart and seem like you have a good head on your shoulders which I like, I would hate to see caelum waste his time on someone less intelligent than him he thrives on brains sometimes." Yawning she covered her mouth and sighed and glanced around for a moment before looking back to christina. "Anyway your right I have read about you as we all have, but don't worry about it you seem normal to me at least, and caelum seems to like you but he's a male they don't ask for much." She laughed and gave her a wink.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>04-04-2007, 17:52:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was not sure what to say to the compliment, so she muttered &nbsp;“Thank you, I appreciate your honesty,” &nbsp;as she stood up and began to clear the dishes. Never this domestic at home, she did it as a distraction, it forced her to concentrate and not think of her predicament. As she came back to the table, she paused, ”Will there be a point where I will need to go over what I saw with you or the attorney prosecuting the case?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>04-04-2007, 18:18:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jane smiled and nodded then glanced around wondering what the two men in her life were doing. Sighing she adjusted her hair then looked up when christina spoke to her. "You may eventually but not to us, we are just here for until the trial and during and that is all, we don't have anything to do with the case unless something came up that involved us." Jane stated simply and paused at a noise outside, she heard a moving around and a grunt from outside and pulled a silver pistol out of no where it seemed. Walking out to the porch she whipped around the corner and surveyed the area, but the only thing there was caelum and jack staring at her oddly and the gun. "Did you hear something?" They shook their heads as jack finished his cigar and caelum just stood there, then they headed inside and caelum kissed christina on the cheek and gave her butt a playful pat. "Don't worry I don't smoke." He said and grinned into her flesh.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>05-04-2007, 00:31:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Before the woman disappeared with pistol in hand, but after she had spoke, Christina asked one more question, &nbsp;“And when will that be, the trial?” &nbsp;She felt as if she was the prisoner, albeit a fortunate one with a family that would most likely come to care for her as a daughter, but still a prisoner trapped in a foreign country without her passport in hand, last she noticed Jack had held on to it. <br><br>When the pistol came out she marveled at how quickly she was left alone in the kitchen, she wondered how easy it would be to cause a distraction and come at her from the opposite direction. Resigned to dying sooner rather than later, she ignored her gloomy thoughts and continued cleaning the refuse from dinner. &nbsp;“In my book, an occasional cigar is smoking, young man,” &nbsp;she answered playfully.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-04-2007, 15:05:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Everybody seemed to appear again all at once in the living area. Caelum sighed and groaned and looked to everyone. "I'm going to bed I got a killer headache." Jane nodded as well as jack and soon they disappeared to along with will the black guy and his blonde friend, but jane stayed long enough to help clean up a little and jack even helped a little to. Soon christina was left alone because apparently everyone was exhausted, and the plans for racing that night had been cancelled due to caelum's headache.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>05-04-2007, 18:24:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She brushed her lips to his forehead before he disappeared, whispering softly &nbsp;“I hope you feel better, Caelum,” &nbsp;before he disappeared into his room. Working with Jack and Jane certainly sped up the cleanup of the kitchen and soon the dishwasher was running and the hand wash was done, she said good night to the two of them and walked into what could only be called a study. It had wall-to-wall book shelves on one side, a large fire place on the other and a desk dominating the center of the room. <br><br>She perused the books, finding one to her liking she started a fire with the wood that had been stacked up nearby and sat down in a comfortable chair with a plan to read the night away.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>05-04-2007, 19:31:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack was the first one up the next morning sitting at the table drinking a a small cup of coffee, and lazily chewing on a cigar and puffing it every now and then, then jane followed as the pair sat there when christina finally came in. Caelum remained in bed for a while unwilling to drag out of bed because he was warm and comfortable, but if christina managed to wandre in on him he would be alot more frisky and playful and perhaps even get up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>06-04-2007, 18:00:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She had fallen asleep in that chair, the warmth of the fire had lulled her as the book fell to her lap, it was dreamless for once and for that she was thankful, having dreamed of the execution on more than occasion. As the sun rose over the mountain, she slept until the wafts of cigar smoke and coffee reached her nose, slowly she stirred from her sleep. Rubbing her eyes and standing the book slipped to the floor and she bent down to retrieve it, placing it on the end table nearby. <br><br>Slowly she stretched, working out the kinks in her neck from sleeping in the chair, as she heard the soft conversing between Jack and Jane in the kitchen. Not wanting to interrupt she waited until there was quiet before entering, smiling at each of them as she went directly towards the coffee pot. Grabbing a large mug, she poured herself a cup and sat down with the pair, &nbsp;“Good morning, you two, so what is on the agenda for the day?” &nbsp;she asked quietly. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>06-04-2007, 23:18:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jack and Jane regarded christina with a nod until jack finally spoke. "Morning, this like a vacation you could say so do whatever you want I guess, well within reason a little." He smiled and put out the cigar and sprayed some air freshner in the air to get rid of the smell, then he walked off and went into the bathroom to brush his teeth. Jane stayed though and remained silent for a while, until caelum finally got up with sleepy eyes, and narrowed his eyes at everyone as if he couldn't see them real good. "Morning." He mumbled barely and flopped down into a chair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>07-04-2007, 00:12:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Chugging fully half of her coffee as she watched Jack put out his cigar, thankful the man was kind. A vacation, he said, she had truly never been on a vacation and was unsure what to do, her short life consisting of either working or studying since her parents had died several years before. Smiling and full of more life than one could possibly believe, Christina gazed openly at Caelum as he made his entrance. After he sat, she turned to him and said with giddiness, &nbsp;“Morning sunshine.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-04-2007, 16:32:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Caelum mumbled something incoherent and nodded so apparently he wasn't a morning person but did offer a small smile. Instead of drinking coffee or smoking like the rest caelum drank some water which was flavored, then proceeded to crack his back and neck and groan. "That feels better." He sighed and looked at jack then his aunt. "Where's everybody else?" Jack shrugged as he came back in and jane did the same and caelum shrugged as well and rested his head on his hands.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>09-04-2007, 19:59:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Leaning back in her chair, she had a mind to prop her feet up on the table but at the last moment decided against it, it would not be too lady like, though extremely comfortable. Instead she stretched her long legs out in front of her, crossing them at the ankle and stared at the family before her. &nbsp;“What are your plans today sunshine? I was thinking of a jog, but of course will need an escort.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>09-04-2007, 21:47:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"To be frank I am lazy as hell, thought I might accompany to get out of here." He said and scratched his chin as his uncle and aunt chatted back and forth between each other. Sighing he glanced around and crossed arms over his chest and popped his back again, then flicking his bright gaze to christina grinned. "I know we will go to the city, it's a good ways but you will like, and by the city I mean tokyo you will love it perhaps it can be a group outing." Rummaging around in the fridge after finally getting up from his chair, he pulled a bottle of water out and began drinking it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>10-04-2007, 18:36:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She stared at him as he spoke, anger seeping in as he ignored her comments about running, she was not really a city girl, did not think it was a good idea for her to be out in public, surrounded by people. &nbsp;“Thanks for the offer Caelum, but I really do not want to go to Tokyo, perhaps just a run around here and then return back here for a long soak in a tub.”<br><br>She shifted her gaze to Jane and asked, &nbsp;“Interested in a run or should I go find one of the boys?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>10-04-2007, 20:07:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jane smiled and caelum shrugged and scratched his chin as if deep in thought then he poked christina hard for being moody and grinned. "Relax, I will go with you too so don't get huffy, but aunt jane can come toif she wants." Jane nodded and got up kissing jack on the cheek and ruffling his thick light brown hair. Jack seemed pleased and grinned and gave jane a small smack on the butt just for fun. Caelum chuckled and looked between them. "But first I must take a shower."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>11-04-2007, 18:09:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at Caelum, grabbing at his hand but missing it completely as he went in for a poke, as she did so she wondered why men thought women enjoyed being poked. Finishing her coffee, she put the mug down and grabbed his shirt before he took off, pulling his ear close to her mouth, &nbsp;“Did you want company in that shower?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>11-04-2007, 20:16:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Caelum's face looked impassive at first as he stared out the window for a moment after having been pulled closer as if weighging his options, then he raised both eyebrows and sighed and his eyes finally widened like he was covered in glue and it was slowing his reaction down. "Sure why not." He said softly but with little to no emotion as if he had something else on his mind.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>11-04-2007, 23:39:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rising to her feet with such grace and poise one wondered how she was able to do so with out pulling Caelum down or pushing off the chair, a secret of the trade. She kissed him softly on the ear, though disguised it so it appeared to others that she was whispering to him, which she did as well. &nbsp;“What is wrong, my dear?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-04-2007, 14:59:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmm?" He said and looked her in the eyes and yawned then rubbed his eyes before replying. "Nothing is wrong, just thinking is all, now come with me beautiful." He took her by the hand and led her into the bedroom which was joined with a small bathroom, then he led her inside and locked doors coming from both ways so nobody could walk in on them. Immediately he began stripping his clothes off without in shame or thought and soon stoof before he naked, his lean yet well muscled and toned body there for her eyes to take in.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>12-04-2007, 20:18:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Accustomed to men and women stripping before her, no heat rose to her cheeks as he all but tore the clothes from her body, his muscled body did take her breath away and if he looked in her eyes, he would catch her admiring it, all of him. She chose to undress slower, more tantalizing, using her abilities to tease the agent before her. The pants, slowly coming off her hips as they drop to the floor leaving a blue lace thong. Next came her shirt, revealing her well-rounded breasts, not too large but not small either, a perfect fit to her body. Finally, oh so slowly, she slid the lace panties down, circling as she did so, showing off her perfectly nude body, devoid of all hair except the mane on top.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>12-04-2007, 22:07:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckled when he noticed her admiring his body and grinned like an idiot, then he watched slowly with great detail as she got undressed much slower and he knew it was for him to enjoy. Once she was done he looked at her and bit his bottom lip and let out a breath he didn't know he had been holding. Grinning stupidly he turned around and turned on the water then the shower then turned back around and kissed her on the cheek. "Very lovely." He said and gave her the once over again. He motioned her into the shower and smiled, giving her a light smack on her round butt as he followed behind her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-04-2007, 06:50:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As he turned around, she stepped towards him, their bodies so close any movement would cause them to touch, she slid her hands against him, sliding against them along his taut muscles as she passed him to the shower. &nbsp;“Thank you,” &nbsp;she breathed, “you are not so bad yourself,” &nbsp;squeaking as he lands the playful smack against her firm buttocks. The spray against her chilled skin hot and yet not as hot as the man that stepped in afterwards. Turning, she stared into his eyes, pressing her body to his as the water cascade down around them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-04-2007, 14:57:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and grinned and glanced her over again before sighing and speaking firmly yet softly. "I am unwilling to go any further, or at least for now." Frankly he had never been so close to a woman so soon so was a little nervous and wary, call him old fashion but it did him well as he had been out with plenty of women, all shocked he wouldn't sleep with them so soon but that was just him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-04-2007, 18:30:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Stroking his cheek as he spoke, she whispered against him, &nbsp;“It is just a shower Caelum; I would not want to take it further.” &nbsp;Grabbing the soap from the tray, she lathered it in her hands, and stared into his eyes, &nbsp;“Want me to wash your back?” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-04-2007, 19:09:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and nodded, preparing for her softs hands to touch him for the first time, and he still wasn't at all uncomfortable with them being like this so soon but he said nothing. "I will wash you next." He grinned and took a deep breath.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>13-04-2007, 20:52:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As he turned, she slid her hands along his back, caressing it, her touch soft against his hardened muscles as she worked the soap to lather, but it did not stop there. She kneaded those muscles, working out the kinks with the precision of a trained masseuse, her fingers alternating between soft and hard, until she could feel no more knots. Finally, she whispered against him, &nbsp;“you may rinse now.” &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>13-04-2007, 21:09:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He sighed happily and groaned a few times as she worked out the few knots he had considering he was still rsther young. Grinning he nodded and rinsed himself then lathered up his hands and began working on her though he was a bit more clumsy and not as skilled, still he got the job done but took longer doing it than her. The feel of the warm water beating down on him felt good, and he forgot about the weirdness of being in the shower with someone he barely knew. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>14-04-2007, 00:16:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She might not have known the agent that stood before her naked in the shower, but the ex-stripper was quite used to her nude body, unashamed of it as she exercised regularly to keep in shape. &nbsp;“Your touch….amazing.” &nbsp;she whispered as he did eventually find all of her knots and the long backrub did nothing but encourage her to want more. Laughing, she looked back him, &nbsp;“I hope you are still willing to go for a jog.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>16-04-2007, 18:11:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and sighed softly flexing his hands and then held his head for a moment and began cleaning himself off. His intense blue eyes stared at the wall before him, a vision hitting like a blow to the head as he saw blood flowing down into the sewer only hours before he had met christina. Caelum had killed recently and he had liked it, the man had put up a fight and tryed to kill the target they were protecting, but the fight made it only the better but he was use to it and loved when his adrenaline flowed through him. His aunt and uncle were the same way, which was why he was more like them than his parents, he had been taught to kill and how to do it neat or messy and how to survive. Sometimes he scared the shit out of himself and hated himself, but tryed to reason that it was part of the job and he had to do it and even liked it sometimes. The warm water felt good beating down on him and he smiled then turned around and stared at christina, his eyes cold and distant and his face emotionless and for a moment he felt like killing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>16-04-2007, 21:28:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sensed a change in him, he must have seen so many horrors in his life, committed them and she wondered how he could cope with it. Could he separate his job from his home life, how would he treat her when he had a “bad day at the office?” If they made it past their first date, if she lived beyond her court date, should she care, should she live for just the moment? She stared into those cold eyes, trembled as she saw something in them, terrified he might harm her. &nbsp;“What, what is wrong?” &nbsp;He would get the feeling that this time she would not take “nothing” for an answer and considering she was between him and the exit, he was trapped. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-04-2007, 14:34:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Suddenly he felt very uncomfortable being around anyone and gave a fake smiled and shook his head. "Just a flashback is all, nothing you wish to here about trust me." He patted her shoulder and grabbed a towel from outside the shower and began stepping out and drying off. "I'm going to get ready." He said softly and walked into his room with his eyes distant and thoughtful, hoping she wouldn't think it was anything she had done.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>17-04-2007, 18:04:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Appalled that he would push her aside to get a towel and basically walk out on her and then patronize her, expecting that she would by his poor excuse as the reason he suddenly grew cold, she grabbed a towel and walked out, scooping her clothes off the floor as she went. She padded towards her bedroom, turning back to call out, &nbsp;“I will be ready in 5 minutes,” &nbsp;her voice calm and cold.<br><br>She entered her room, throwing her dirty clothes on the still-made bed and grabbing a pair of running shorts from her bag. She also grabbed a pair of sweats, not sure how hot it was outside, a sport’s bra and a tank top. Faster than lightning she dressed, tying her hair up and out of the way; she was waiting for him by the front door.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-04-2007, 19:17:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He was already outside the door and made a sound so she would come out. He wore jogging pants and white under armor short, and surely had some weapons on his person somewhere. He smiled and took her hand, then pulled her close and kissed her soft lips sweetly, while one of his hands gripped and ran over her nicely round ass and he sighed. He would certainly be happy to get to know christina better. They made their way down the stairs, then once out on the sidewalk they started running towards the mountains, which would prove more of challenge since it was uphill. "Stick close to me." He said softly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>17-04-2007, 20:47:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She pulled away from the kiss, still annoyed that he would not speak to her, outright lie to her, she knew his work was secret, knew there were things he was not allowed to speak of, but his emotions were not one of those things as far as she was concerned. &nbsp;“Until you are willing to tell me what is really bothering you, there will be no more kissing,” &nbsp;she said, stepping back from him. As they hit the sidewalk and started to jog, near him because she had to and not because she wanted to; his pace she kept with ease, she had run a marathon or two in her old life and was sure he would not be able to exhaust her on the road.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>17-04-2007, 21:57:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jane shouted and hurried after them coming from the house, but until she caught up caelum looked at her sighed. "I have killed before and enjoyed it, that should bother anyone don't you think?" He sped up and moved ahead of her, it was more unnerving how quickly jane caught up with them, considering she was older but was probably in as good a health. Christina was caught off answering, unless she said anything in front of jane.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>17-04-2007, 23:10:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She stopped briefly, knowing he would be required to do so, he her protection against the Don’s fury, but Jane’s shout prevented her from answering and when he sped up, she once again matched his speed with ease. Furious that he had chosen that moment to “talk” she remained silent when Jane caught up, running between them, not surprised that Jane was in shape.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-04-2007, 00:02:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He hadn't doen it on purpose for sure, how was he to know his aunt would come, plus he was curious as to what she would say to his words. Jane seemed to notice something and sped up leaving them in the dust, and caelum turned to her and raised his brow wanting her to speak. He grinned. "Very perceptive." Speaking of his aunt.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>18-04-2007, 00:29:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was, but then it was her job to be and in this case, a dull twit would be able to tell there was something wrong between them. Gathering her thoughts, Christina finally spoke, &nbsp;“Caelum, I want to be with you, I want to see where our relationship leads, if we get beyond the first kiss, which I sincerely hope since you are one of the best kissers I know.” &nbsp;The compliment would impress him if he knew how many she had kissed as part of her job, anything for an extra tip and a way to escape the job just that much sooner. <br><br>”But,” &nbsp;and he must have known this was coming, ”we will need to trust each other, tell each other the truth. I know you kill for a living and that you enjoy it and yet feel remorse about that enjoyment, its human nature. I will not pretend to know what it is like, I can’t, but I also do not hate you for it, will not hate you for it.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-04-2007, 16:08:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nodding he sighed and listened to her as she spoke, then once done yawned and rubbed his eyes and enjoyed the fresh air. "I appreciate it, as long as you can live with it, I guess I can as well." He shrugged and stared up ahead, then jane dropped back with them and smiled. "How far up does this mountain go?" She asked caelum. "Quite a ways, care for a challenge?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>18-04-2007, 19:30:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She kissed him then, before Jane had turned around and run back towards them, and whispered against his lips, &nbsp;“I can live with it because you do feel it is wrong to enjoy it, you struggle with your feelings, please just don’t shut me out.” &nbsp;When Jane turned, Christina continued their jog and when the challenge was made, she looked to the top of the mountain, it would be tough, but she was sure she could handle it. &nbsp;“Sounds like fun.” 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>18-04-2007, 20:49:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Caelum seemed to exist solely to test christina's morals and test her will as well, not only was he very handsome but seemed to know women thought he looked good however didn't act cocky or like a hot shot. He was very very tight and short shorts, and his shirt fit him very snuggly as well, but christina had already seen him naked so maybe it wouldn't matter at all. He had been very impressed by her body, although he was big on no pubic hair, for some reason he felt like he was with a minor and was rather turned off, he liked it neat and trimmed or very little but something at least. Sighing he shook his head trying to get rid of the thoughts, which as a result were causing him to grow hard. He turned and grinned at the two women and suddenly was quitea ways in front with a burst of speed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>18-04-2007, 23:18:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There was no doubt Caelum was gorgeous, she had said as much to him before and watching him run did not change her mind of this fact. That he sped up just made her shake her head, she was thankful Jane was smart enough to stay with her; after all they were there to protect her, were they not. She kept her steady pace, of she could do burst speeds, but that is not why she ran, she ran to clear her mind, enjoy the outdoors and build stamina.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-04-2007, 14:51:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Caelum seemed slightly bored and out of no where a small knife was produced that had a serrated edge on it, and caelum began flipping and twisting it around his fingers and in his hand with ease. He smiled and scratched his chin and fell back with them again and the knife disappeared then he gave christina a small smile and steadied his pace. "So what do you think of japan so far?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>19-04-2007, 18:05:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She had not noticed the knife as she was enjoying the run, thinking back on her life; the moments she regretted, a melancholy washed over her and she almost missed the question he had asked. &nbsp;“We have not seen much of it, but what I find amazing, the air seems so much cleaner,” &nbsp; she answered as they neared the top of the mountain, the view of the city below breathtaking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-04-2007, 18:10:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Caelum took a deep breath and nodded then flicked his eyes to his aunt who seemed to be in her own little world. Jane noticed caelum's stare and smiled and cleared her throat. "What's even more amazing is the history, and going to the historic sites in the mountains and cities, the various shrines and other things because there is alot to see." Yawning caelum nodded since he had seen what she spoke of, the burning in his legs had subsided which he was thankful of and grinned at christina. "This isn't the top my dear just levels off a little, then it's straight back up, we have a ways to go yet." He gave her a wink and chuckled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>19-04-2007, 20:39:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“As far as I am concerned it is the top, my dear, as I am planning on turning around and heading back to the villa,” &nbsp;she answered, perhaps a little too sweetly. Still admiring the view, she waited for the two of them to discuss which of them would be returning with her if one of them wanted to continue their run.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>19-04-2007, 21:10:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Caelum chuckled and shook his head. "By yourself?, and why would you do that, it is a beautiful day and perfect weather." He looked at her funny and jane sighed a little disappointed, wondering why christina was going back and had quit all of a sudden. Caelum finally shrugged and nodded. "Well whatever, care to see who makes it to the bottom first without falling and doing a face plant all the way down the mountain?" He gave her a playful smack on the butt and moved out of the way of any retaliation she might try to get.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Elandra</strong> on <strong>19-04-2007, 23:43:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She took him down, the move was sudden and probably unexpected, clearly her gymnastics train did her well as he fell in a heap on a lawn nearby. Smiling, she stared down at him, &nbsp;“Oh, I’m game; see you at the bottom sucker.” &nbsp;and she was off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Witness (PhoenixBlaze and Elandra)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PhoenixBlaze</strong> on <strong>20-04-2007, 16:29:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Caelum saw it coming a mile away and didn't try to stop it, and grinned when she was on top of him. "Feeling a little frisky are we?" He gave her a wink and was on his feet in less than a second, if it was physical training caelum won hands down, he had been trained for everything, speed, strength, weapons, and various things that came into play with his job. Caelum was a beast to put it lightly, though his uncle and jane were better than him. Jane beat all of them to the start and was way ahead of christina long before she started, and soon caelum was right beside christina and smiled then dashed ahead and came up beside his aunt. Various people passed them going up in sports cars, and caelum vowed he would race tonight.
			</dd>
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