Stinger noticed how close he was to a city and actual normal people.

He savored the thought for a moment, then had another thought bump it from his head.
"I can't be seen like this in front of civilians, it may put the whole mission in jeopardy." Stinger thought to himself.

Leaving his largecoat and fedora hat which mainly concealed his body behind to drop some weight now seemed like a bad idea...

The lumberjack's words met his ears quickly. Edmund widened his eyes in surprise. He had no idea that the people he would be housing would be arriving this soon. He hadn't even prepared the apartment yet. It was quite obvious that he was fairly nervous by his small shakes and the way he shifted side to side, despite his best efforts to mask this. In a quiet, but firm voice, he spoke. "It seems that you will be taking board in my apartment. I have not readied sleeping arrangements, but I think I will be able to fit all of you." The man paused here to breath deeply, and awaited a response from the silent crowd standing in the hall.

OoC: Sorry for not posting sooner, and if any of you said anything to Edmund, let me know and I'll edit the post.-

OOC: Well...I waited for as long as I could. If you didn't get a chance to get your post in, you can still post later on.

"Ah, for twenty dollars you can buy two large pizzas" he said in his singsong soprano styled voice "Don't just stand there my boy" he said to the young man who was leaning against the wall, bopping his head to loud music. "Go get those nice people a place to sit" The young man led them to a table with a red and white checkered tablecloth and a flickering candle light dancing in the centre of the table. "So what would you like?" asked the Mr. Vertuli. "We have bottomless soda pop or perhaps just some milk for the little bambina" he said while smiling at the little girl. "Would you like some crayons and a colouring book?"

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"Hidden Facility" laughed the bartender cautiously "There ain't no facilities in the forest." He shivered slightly at the odd certainty that the man seemed to have, perhaps he was crazy. Would he have to call the sheriff? The other rougher customers kept their eye on the man, they didn't like the smell of him. Aside from that he was sitting in Big Mary's chair. Big Mary didn't like people sitting in Big Mary's Chair. Fortunately Big Mary was late, so maybe the man would leave before Big Mary arrived.

"You're quite the joker, stranger" said the bartender chuckling, while wiping up the cup.

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Sheriff Laterfer straightened his tie at the news, and slammed both of his hands flat on the desk. "Well I'll be" he murmured "A kidnapping? In this here town?" He stood up suddenly, causing the other policeman to be jerked awake. "Silas, we've got a 04653-7"

"What!" he exclaimed, standing up as dramatically as the sheriff had. "Sir" said Silas slowly, as if speaking to a fool "Where do you think these children are currently?"

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Jason was surprised yet relieved that the voice had returned. "Oh I thought you were gone or something" said Jason out loud. "Do you have any idea how we'll get out? I think there are two guards out there, and these walls are fire proof" He sighed despairingly.

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The sparks jumped out at huntress and she blinked as they flashed against her skin. She angrily pushed the boy away throwing him against the wooden wall of the cabin and backed away from the boy quickly, while rubbing her eyes. "You'll pay for that boy, just be thankful I haven't received that upgrade I had asked for." This was taking longer than she had wanted and was clearly displeased.

"Hola chica" said a voice loudly and friendlily "I see you're taking time to wrap things up"
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The young woman with her cup of coffee slid over, while on the other side of the table, the twins focused on the table shyly, and the boy smiled at the stranger who had joined them briefly. The woman smiled at the man who had joined them "Yeah, company is good" she said softly.

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"Thanks" said Terrence gruffly, he stepped around the man and let himself into the apartment.

"Excuse my friend" said Sabrina cheerily "He's a bit rough around the edges" she turned to the other children around them "Alright guys lets hurry up and get inside" She herded them into the apartment as if they were little sheep.

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After walking for many miles, the small troupe had stopped beside a stream of clear water. They all looked at the bright green eyed girl who nodded before they all ducked down and took sips of water from the stream. "How much farther do we have to go Serena?" asked the soft spoken girl.

"Not much farther Tiandra, don't worry" replied the girl.

"Then let's get moving" stated Don impatiently, he got up and stepped over the stream. The other four super humans doing the same.

"I'm going to scout ahead" said the soft spoken girl.

"Be careful" said a boy with black hair and violet streaks. They heard a tweet in reply and where the girl had stood, was now a small sparrow who flapped away ahead into the forest. Landing on a branch in the distance and looking back at her friends careful not to get too far ahead.

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((Finally Kiki moves this forward!))

"You may be unaware, but I am a bail agent, I have a list of the missing children and suspected kidnappers," Mieville said trying to look professional.

He handed his communicator to the Sheriff, the screen showing the list of children and suspects. Kuru was also on another list, the one for serial killers.

"I found a group from these lists in the diner this morning. If you please, follow me, they should still be there."

Mieville hadn't told the Sheriff anything about his partner, or what he would do once they got there. Of course he could explain that they were not part of his jurisdiction and would use that excuse to take them back to the facility without breaking any law, except maybe perjury. This was only a security measure in case Kuru blew up a building of course. The Sheriff would be a great distraction for Kuru while he and the children flee.

((Thank Goodness))
"You're quite the joker, stranger."

Kuru felt offended by this comment. "A joker you say?" He began to stand on his chair and then proceeded to approach his face, almost til their nose touched. "You don't believe that I have spent my time taking children and other people, such as myself, and make them weapons of war in a hidden facility in a rural region?"

Kuru caught the sight of a catch register behind the bar counter. He gave the bartender one of his eerie grins and laughs that gives almost any man the creeps. He hopped over the bar and place his hand over the register. He slammed his hand down menacingly, destroying it instantly. He slowly brought his hand up, following under it pieces of the register. It began to take the shape of a small pistol, except it looked less menacing. He pointed it to one of the customers that was stunned at the feat he had just accomplished, and shot him in the head.

Kuru come upon the body and pulled out of the mans bloody head which appeared to be a quarter. He looked at the bartender and walked towards him. He had reached his face once again, to ask one more question, "Do you want more proof?"

Lucasta nodded vigorously at the question of crayons and coloring book. She had never been around those kinds of objects and was instantly curious when the matter arose. "Can I have milk?" she projected to Hammurabi.

"She'll have milk, I'll take a glass of water, and we'll have one large pizza." he told the manager, giving him the twenty dollar bill. Hammurabi then began to think about what he was going to do, he couldn't remember if his family was around this area or even if they were alive at all. He couldn't remember much due to the side effect of the drugs. He began to worry about where they could go. He could try to get a job in a small store, but he'd have to have Lucasta with him at all times for her own safety; though, it might be hard to find a place that would let him do so.

"My name's Wyatt". Wyatt said, taking the seat. "And you all are-?" he started, slowly looking at the four, the woman next to him, the boy, who seems more entusiastic than the twins, who were just staring at the table.

((At last!))
"You don't worth a damn without those equipments." Ray replied to Huntress with a challenging tone leanning toward the wall after the impact.
And as he heard the voice of some one who dosen't seem serious he tried to locate the source,expecting him to be an agent since he is all happy and charged his both arms getting ready to fight.

OOC: Time's up.

The sheriff and Silas looked on the fancy new-fangled device that their district hadn't issued them. Sheriff Laterfer, taking every single name and picture down with his oh so photographic memory nodded to himself. He briskly walked over to the coat rack and put on his brown leather jacket with the words "SHERIFF" in bold white letter across the back, motioning for his semi-retired partner to do likewise. Shining the little gold star that let the public know his title and placing it on the front of his hat before placing it on his head. Today he meant business. "Alright Mr. Bail Agent, lead us to these poor children" he said holding the door open for the man.

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"I'm Sarah" said the woman shyly, "That's Jack" she said nodding to the boy, who watched the man. "And they're Alexis, and Alexandra" They smiled faintly at the mentioning of their names. She looked at her watch, "I know you just joined us, but we have to get somewhere" she said getting up "Come on kids" she said while getting up and excusing herself "It was really nice meeting you Wyatt" She waved to Thalia who stood at the counter "Thanks for everything Thal"

"It was no problem, hun" she said cheerily "Come back soon, ya hear?" Sarah nodded. "You three listen to your aunty Sarah, and don't be causing her no trouble" She ruffled Jack's hair.

"Goodbye Thal, goodbye Mr. Wyatt" said the boy. The girls murmured something in unison.
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"What the devil!?" exclaimed the bar keeper his glass falling to the ground and shattering, reeling away from Kuru. Other men got up briskly from the chairs and stepped away from the insane freak. One of the men escaped through the door, which slammed noisily behind him, they all ducked in fear, thinking another shot had been fired. The ground shook rhythmically in a slow steady pattern, that seemed to be getting closer, some of the men managed to escape to the men's room, away from the alien. The front door swung open, slamming against the back wall. A large man, a very very large man, who appeared to be very much over weight, and extremely thick and gelatinous arms though with a very feminine face, rough dark brown hair greying at the tips and a biker helmet.

"Who be shooting Billy Bob at Big Mary's house?" said a deep and angry voice. Those who had not been given the opportunity to escape pointed shaking fingers at Kuru. The bartender quietly withdrew from the counter into the back room. "Stranger thinks he runs Big Mary's house? Big Mary will show stranger a nice town welcoming" He cracked his massive sausage fingers threateningly.
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Mr. Vertulli went to the counter and got out a small colouring book featuring a pizza with a face, arms and feet, he handed the girl a small crayon pack with red, blue, yellow, and brown crayons. "There you go little bambina" he said cheerfully. "Luce! Take these fine people's order" he said enthusiastically. Luce trudged over to their table with a notepad and pen, "What kind of pizza would you like?" he said monotonically.
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"Hello, Diamante" said Huntress drearily while rolling her eyes. Diamante stepped out from the cover of the forest, his arms currently in their crystallized form. His eyes turned to the sole boy with s****.

"A mere boy?" he chuckled "You're either going soft, or you play too much with your prey" He immediately fired a few shots of diamond shards at Ray. None of them were intended to hit, only frighten the boy. "Now come, and be a good little boy" he said "We're here to take you home"

Kuru was just ecstatic now. Now a huge hulking man had just came through the door. One that seemed like his fantastic body would be a perfect test subject for experiments. The thought made him run up towards the man and grab his hand after he had cracked them. "Big Mary is it? My names Kuru. Dr. Kuru, and I would like to make you a wonderful deal?" He started to try to shake the hand, but he could not get it to budge. "Oh my you are just the most perfect thing ever right now!" He gave Big Mary a enormous grin. "Do you wanna hear me out?"

"Thank you for your cooperation Sheriff," Mieville replied.

The man was ready for it and they were soon walking briskly amidst the calm morning. Now Mieville had to make sure that his targets did not eclipse themselves or else everything would be pointless. He palmed the comm from the Sheriff, as the man had not returned and phoned his partner back at the diner. As soon as the line picked up, Mieville spoke to Wyatt.

"Wyatt, I'm on my way back, are they still with you?"

It was then that at moment that a man came running out of one of the nearby buildings, frightened for his life no doubt. His eyes showed that in any case. This could get complicated.

"Wait, I think I just ran in to one of Kuru's messes, if they leave, try and follow them discreetly."

Putting his hand on the speaker so that he could speak to the Sheriff as they strolled forward. The weather forecast pointed towards a mild s***.

"Sheriff, what is that man doing?"

Ray stood still as the diamond shards flew beside him knowing that they won't try to kill him anyway, "Home? I have no home, And second don't try to act like you are my friend or you know what is best for me because I know exactly what you are and I won't hesitate to kill you." Ray replied to Diamante with an angry voice releasing a few small sparks from his hands.

"Well..." Wyatt started, seeing the four going off. Before he finish, Mieville told him to follow them, as Kuru apparently started making trouble. "Hey, uh, would be trouble if I come with? Partner's preoccupied and he has the keys." Wyatt told them. Of course, if this excuse didn't work, he could probably say a serial killer was in town (which was more or less true) and he felt they would need a escort.



Or he could do what Mieville said, and just follow them.

"We'll take a medium cheese pizza." Hammurabi answered. The last time he had a slice was over four years ago. The food they originally had at the compound wasn't too bad, but it was no better than the slop given to inmates at county prisons.

Lucasta picked up the crayons and looked at them with a strange desire. She stared at them almost endlessly, never actually seeing such things before. She opened the coloring book. She remembered books. The scientists always had her reading for some reason. She really didn't understand it, but it was over, so she gave up on it and began to color in the pictures with the blue crayon.

Once the kid had left with the order, Lucasta looked up at Hammurabi. "Blue is my favorite color." She told him cheerfully.
Hammurabi paused in though for a second. She spoke to him without projecting in a public place, but why?
"One day, can we live by somewhere that's blue?" she continued on.
He smiled at her. "Yeah. We'll find a place by the sea, and we'll live off the fat of the land."
It might have been an empty lie if he didn't feel that at that moment they actually could do that.