http://users.livejournal.com/_bigguy_/ ([identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_bigguy_/) wrote in [community profile] fandomtownies2006-01-24 01:56 pm
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Outside Sanctity...

There had been gunshots and strange noises throughout the night. Zhaan had informed him that this wasn't the usual state of the town, but in all honesty, it hadn't bothered him much. He was, after all, a counter-terrorism agent, and had been in the Ranger Special Forces. Compared to what he'd seen in the war, this was a spring festival. Gabriel, being the cowardly dog she was, had hidden under the bed all night.

But he needed supplies, the dog needed a walk, and despite the uneasy atmosphere that persisted, he wasn't the least bit intimidated. He could certainly take care of himself. Tugging on the leash in his hand to coax the reluctant basset hound out of the shop doorway, he set out.


((Be around for another hour or so, then to work, but I'll be back this evening. And I tried to toss as much info about Batou into his userinfo as I could so people not familiar wouldn't have to be confused. Up for some fun--just don't maim the dog.))
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[identity profile] sogothcally.livejournal.com 2006-01-24 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Cally, having wandered into town to go buy some engine grease, spots Batou and the dog. Her cute radar seemingly gone off, she instant hops over.

"Awww, lookit the puppy. Can I pet him?" She asks, smiling.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_bigguy_/ 2006-01-25 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
He looks the girl over, and determines she's not any sort of threat. Not that his estimation matters much, as Gabriel's tail is already wagging merrily away in anticipation. He nods. "Sure."

[identity profile] sogothcally.livejournal.com 2006-01-25 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
"Awwww, such a cute little fella," she says, squatting down to scratch him behind the ears. "Are you new in town?" Cally asks, not wanting to ignore the dog's owner completely.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_bigguy_/ 2006-01-25 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
He sighs as the basset hams it up for her new admirer. Not that he expected anything less, but...

"Arrived last night." A sound in the distance causes him to pause and scan their surroundings for threats. "You know, it's not very safe out here today."

[identity profile] sogothcally.livejournal.com 2006-01-25 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, I heard there was kinda some problems going on in town, but I kinda needed some engine grease, or else my ship's engine was gonna start seizing up." Cally laughs as the basset starts licking her nose.

"What's your name? Mine's Cally, just so you don't feel like I'm trying to get any info I'm not willing to give up myself."

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_bigguy_/ 2006-01-25 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Batou." He gestures towards the dog. "This is Gabriel." He glances around again. He can hear skirmishes in the distance, doesn't like the thought of this girl headed out alone. "Look, I need to get dog food... this lazy mutt will only eat the fresh stuff. But maybe I can escort you wherever you're going?"

[identity profile] sogothcally.livejournal.com 2006-01-25 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, well, I already got what I came for, so I'm on my back to the school, actually." Cally smiles and stands after giving the basset and extra friendly scruffle behind the ears.

"Nice to meet you, Mister Batour, sir. It'd be a pleasure if you escorted me, thanks."

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_bigguy_/ 2006-01-25 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
He nods. "All right." He tugs on the leash to get the dog moving again, and switches over his visual field to start scanning for any lurking danger. "I've been told it's not always like this around here."

[identity profile] sogothcally.livejournal.com 2006-01-25 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
Cally stands up and scratches the back of her neck. "Yeah, it's usually a lot better. Apparently the government's in a bit of turmoil or something." She sighs and starts walking towards the school. "So, what brought you to town, anyways? It's not like you're here for the school, I mean."

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_bigguy_/ 2006-01-25 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
He nods a little as he follows along, keeping a look out as he does so. "It happens." He'd certainly seen his share.

"I--" He pauses, not entirely sure what to say. "I needed a break from the job. Which is a bit ironic, considering the current state of things. Funny how a little social unrest can make me feel right at home."

[identity profile] sogothcally.livejournal.com 2006-01-25 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Another person coming from some crazy town like Sunnydale, huh?" Cally smiles. "I'm sure it'll calm down a bit, before too long. We've got a lot of nice, caring people around here."

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_bigguy_/ 2006-01-25 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
"The city isn't so crazy. Well, not more so than any other." He returns her smile with a slight one of his own. "I work for a counter-terrorism unit. We see this kind of thing a lot. I'm sure the boss wouldn't have sent me here if he didn't think it would be beneficial."

[identity profile] sogothcally.livejournal.com 2006-01-25 02:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"Counter-terrorism? Wow." Cally looks suitably impressed. "I guess this sorta stuff would seem like a piece of cake, huh? S'not like Tom Zarek is around trying to blow things up in the name of freedom and democracy or something." She leans down a second to scratch the back of the basset's head.

"Well, Mister Batou? I can see the gates of the school grounds already, so I could probably make it the rest of the way by myself, if you've got errands to run. Not that I'm trying to shoo you away, or anything. I really, really appreciated you walking with me. I totally felt a lot safer, thanks."

[ooc: oops. fell asleep on you. My bad.]
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