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Tweak says, "I'm incapacitated with fear."

felineofaveb (felineofaveb) wrote,
@ 2007-12-28 12:25:00

Entry tags:

alt!verse, backstory

Christmas Bells
Dec. 24th, 1989, St, Mark's Place, later still that night...

Christmas Bells Are Ringing
Christmas Bells Are Ringing
Christmas Bells Are Ringing
On TV - At SAKS...

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	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:31 pm UTC (link)
	Mark looked confused. "She said 'Would you light my candle?' And she put on a pout, and she wanted you to take her out tonight?" he asked, confused as to what Roger was so mad about. So he'd been propositioned by the girl downstairs. Mark couldn't bring himself to feel sorry for him. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:32 pm UTC (link)
	"Right," he said coldly. What was he supposed to do? Besides since April and since the diagnosis how could he even begin to get into another relationship? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:32 pm UTC (link)
	"And you've seen her... out?" he asked, not sure whether that was a good or bad thing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:33 pm UTC (link)
	"Now and again," he replied, knowing how Mark would react. "Different dealer...him," he said jerking his head across the market. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:33 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh," Mark said, spotting Roger's old dealer -- April's new boyfriend -- and pulling a face. Still, better than a lawyer named Joanne... "Well... what's she like?" he asked. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:34 pm UTC (link)
	"She's....she was more than okay," he said, looking around for Mimi. "But I pushed her away. It was bad, I got mad and I had to get her out of my sight," he said chastising himself for being an idiot. He couldn't take his eyes of the jerk that'd taken April from him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

felineofaveb
2007-12-28 12:35 pm UTC (link)

"Wait, wait, wait," he said. "You said she was sweet..." He grinned.

Roger liked her. He never could hide it, not from Mark. Though he knew why he was wary, with ... well, everything. Though what Roger didn't seem to be thinking of was that chances were, if she was using, in the same crowd as him, there was a fair chance she was positive, too. But he didn't want to assume, or mention it to Roger.

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	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:36 pm UTC (link)
	Roger was NOT getting into this conversation. "Oh lets go eat, I'll just get fat," he said bitterly with more than a hint of self loathing. "Whats one more vice when your dead meat?" He caught Mark's expression at the same time he noticed Mimi. "There, thats her" he said pointing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:36 pm UTC (link)
	He turned, worried. No, not... "Maureen?" he asked. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:37 pm UTC (link)
	Yes Mark. Maureen. She'd turned straight become a junkie and changed her name to Mimi. "Mimi," he corrected. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:37 pm UTC (link)
	Wow. He had a vague image of her in his head, but... "Whoa," he breathed. Roger was a stronger man than him, to push her away... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:37 pm UTC (link)
	"I should go." He turned to leave. "Hey its beginning to snow..." (Reply to this) (Parent)

felineofaveb
2007-12-28 12:38 pm UTC (link)

Mimi waited her turn, keeping an eye out as the cops wandered around, waiting until she could approach her dealer. She didn't know his name. Called himself 'the Man.'

She rolled her eyes at the thought. She bet he had a tiny dick. But his stuff was good.

She rocked back on her heels and sighed. It was cold, and she just wanted to get her fix, enough for the next few days, and get out of here.

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	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:39 pm UTC (link)
	Roger spotted Mimi, she was waiting, doing what he knew so well. Waiting till they could talk. Not 'The Man' though. She wouldn't talk to him. "Hey," he tried (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:40 pm UTC (link)
	She turned around, surprised he was approaching her. She tilted her head. "Hey," she replied, simply, waiting to see what he had to say. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:40 pm UTC (link)
	He really was bad at this. "I just wanna say...." he attempted again. This was worse, much worse, he really had no clue about tact did he. "I'm sorry for the way..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:41 pm UTC (link)
	Damn, he was so cute when he was nervous. She shook her head, smiling. "Forget it," she said, and she meant it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:41 pm UTC (link)
	And now she was interrupting. That wouldn't help. "...I blew up," he finished. Only one thing for it now. "Can I make it up to you?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:42 pm UTC (link)
	"How?" she asked, teasingly, though he didn't really need to. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:42 pm UTC (link)
	He tapped his pocket with a slight grin and gestured then back to his friends. "Dinner party?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:43 pm UTC (link)
	She beamed. "That'll do," she said, coyly, stepping towards him. She felt someone come up behind her. "Hey Lover Boy, Cutie Pie," she heard 'The Man' say. "You steal my client, you die." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:44 pm UTC (link)
	Roger tensed and pushed the Man away incensed. "You didn't miss me, you won't miss her" he spat. "You'll never lack for customers." He looked around at the dozens of others milling around ready to buy from him... "Come on," he said to Mimi leading her away, still furious. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:45 pm UTC (link)
	Mimi blinked. "Okay," she said, bemused, as Roger dragged her away, very angry. It was kind of sexy when not directed at her. "What was that about? Why is he so pissed at you?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:45 pm UTC (link)
	Roger turned them toward the performance space. "Remember I told you April left me?" he asked. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Ah," she said, it all made sense now. "Don't worry," she said, patting his arm. "I hear he has a tiny dick," she told him seriously, wanting to see him smile again. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:46 pm UTC (link)
	Roger grins, looks at her again and it becomes a full blown laugh. "Thanks," he said not sure what else to say as they walk over to where Mark is waiting. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:47 pm UTC (link)
	She laughed with him as he led her towards his friend. The nerdy guy with the camera. "Gonna introduce us?" she asked Roger (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:48 pm UTC (link)
	Roger nodded. "Mark, this is Mimi." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:48 pm UTC (link)
	Mark smiled as they approached. He'd seen the kerfluffle with the Man -- stupid name, really. But Mimi seemed to calm him down, and he had to admit, he was impressed. Roger was laughing. Laughing. This had to be good for him, didn't it? "Hi," he said. "I think we've met..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:49 pm UTC (link)
	Mimi shook her head. "That's what he said," she said. "But no, I don't think so..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:49 pm UTC (link)
	Roger looked between them. He knew she looked familiar. He bet Mark knew from where too. "Lets go, Maureen's performing." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:50 pm UTC (link)
	"Who's Maureen?" Mimi asked, sensing she'd have a lot of catching up to do. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:50 pm UTC (link)
	"His ex," Roger told her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:51 pm UTC (link)
	"But I'm over her," Mark said, quickly, and ignored the look Roger was giving him, looking around nervously to see if she'd arrived yet. He saw Joanne on the stage, checking the equipment, and their eyes locked briefly. He turned away hastily, back to Roger and Mimi. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:52 pm UTC (link)
	Mimi smiled. Ah, Maureen, she remembered her. That explained where she went. Though, even she didn't believe Mark. Roger shook his head at her and she grinned back. She reached for his hand. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:52 pm UTC (link)
	Roger was shaking his head to Mimi. He really wasn't. Whipped too. And then Mimi was reaching for his hand "...Lets not hold hands," he said, feeling terrible but really very much not there yet. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:53 pm UTC (link)
	She raised an eyebrow. "Is that a warning?" she asked, but she pulled her hand away, and winked at him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:53 pm UTC (link)
	He sighed. How to explain... "I just need to take it slow..." Oh god he sucked at this. "I should tell you..." he tried. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	felineofaveb 2007-12-28 12:54 pm UTC (link)
	She nodded, and patted his arm, letting him know she understood. And that she wasn't going to push him, not anymore. "Shall we?" she asked, and turned towards the performance area. As she did, a snowflake landed on her nose. "Look, it's beginning to snow," she said happily, smiling at him over her shoulder. (Reply to this) (Parent)