Herods Maids 10

[21:59] <[NPC]Narrator> [Again, a certain day progresses as Vargas' characteristic black car scoots across one of the roads that cut across the weed-studded desert. There's a minor investigation to do into some allegations, but wherever it is seems really far. Vargas, as usual, drives with the radio playing; this time it's swing in four-four. She hasn't said much, and it's been quiet most of the way.]
06[22:02] * Alicia flips another page of her novel. If her boss prefer to drive there herself, so be it.
06[22:02] * Vargas drums her fingers on the wheel, seemingly a little impatient with the monotony of the trip.
06[22:03] * Alicia flips another page. Silence fills the air.
06[22:04] * %VitaleVargas enjoys the garden, sprinkling his petunias with spring water. Oh, it looks like those hedges need trimming...
01[22:05] <Vargas> Ah, there it is. Finally.
[22:05] <Alicia> 15*groan*
01[22:05] <Vargas> Hm? What is it?
[22:05] <Alicia> sitrep?
06[22:05] * Ayelen just sits in the back seat half-asleep and watching the landscape scroll by in disintrest.
[22:06] <Alicia> I'm just bored, master. Kinda itching for some action.
01[22:07] <Vargas> Unfortunately, today might be a little quiet. Give it a few more minutes, though; we're almost there. See?
[22:07] <Alicia> Understood.
[22:07] <Alicia> Just tell me what I need to know.
06[22:07] * Vargas lifts a finger from the wheel to point at a large house, almost a mansion, that gets continually closer.
01[22:09] <Vargas> Routine inspection. Some reports of shady activity so not too much trouble. I'll get you a good fight whenever there's a chance, eh?
[22:10] <Alicia> Haha, much appreciated. but a maid should not get into a fight in the first place.
[22:10] <Alicia> 14Ordinary maid, heh.
01[22:11] <Vargas> Glad to see you still understand.
06[22:11] * Alicia glance over to see Ayelen.
[22:12] <Ayelen> 14mm, I don't like anyone being in danger...
06[22:12] * Vargas takes a turn onto a short dirt road, eventually stopping at a lot directly outside the building.
[22:12] <Alicia> Sigh.... dusty road. I hate those.
06[22:13] * Alicia open the door, and wipe it with some cloth to keep the dust away.
06[22:13] * Vargas steps out, taking a long look around.
06[22:13] * Ayelen perks up just a little, now that they've at last reached /somewhere/.
06[22:14] * %VitaleVargas sings in a slow, mellow voice as he sculpts a bush with his shears. His back is turned to the others.
01[22:14] <Vargas> Well, I don't go in that line of work. Come on, let's go ahead.
06[22:14] * Vargas walks up to the front door, knocking it. Inside?
06[22:14] * Ayelen gets out of the car, moving next to Vargas.
[22:14] <%VitaleVargas> You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy, when skies are gray...
06[22:14] * Alicia still busy keeping the dust away from the car in a losing battle.
06[22:16] * Vargas perks up at the sound, slowly turning in its direction.
06[22:18] * Alicia walk over to Ayelen with a huff.
01[22:18] <Vargas> Ah, there's one. Follow me.
[22:18] <Alicia> *grumbles*
[22:18] <Alicia> First thing I'll do after I reach the mansion is get rid of those dirty dirt!
06[22:20] * Vargas starts walking around the house. Going through is really out of the question, so this should work just as well.
01[22:20] <Vargas> Sorry I got it in black, Alicia, seems to just make it harder.
06[22:21] * %VitaleVargas is right around the corner.
06[22:21] * Ayelen glances back at Alicia with a blank expression.
[22:21] <Ayelen> eh...?
06[22:22] * Vargas comes around, stopping a few meters behind Vitale.
01[22:22] <Vargas> Excuse me?
[22:24] <%VitaleVargas> Hmm?
06[22:25] * Alicia behave in front of the others. For good image.
06[22:25] * %VitaleVargas peaks over his shoulder, then turns around in full. His grip on the shears makes him look ready to trim Vargas down as well.
01[22:25] <Vargas> Good day. How do you do?
06[22:25] * %VitaleVargas squints, and resets his Ghandi-style glasses.
06[22:26] * Vargas tips her fedora, smiling but keeping her eyes hidden. After a second, she fiddles with the ribbon on her collar.
[22:27] <%VitaleVargas> Good day... Oh, are you the caterers? I was wondering what was taking so long...
06[22:27] * Ayelen just stands beside Vargas in her odd, foxgirl way.
06[22:28] * %VitaleVargas smiles, wondering what She's doing here with these two.
01[22:28] <Vargas> Caterers? No, we're visiting from the regional Ministry of Security, there are some questions we have. Do you mind at all?
[22:29] <%VitaleVargas> Hmm? Ministry of Security, is it? I beg your pardon...
06[22:30] * Alicia give VitaleVargas her master's business card. It's mandatory.
01[22:31] <Vargas> Think of us as plainclothes police. Would you rather deal with this out here or somewhere else?
06[22:32] * %VitaleVargas , not really paying the card any attention, puts away his gardening equipment and takes off the hat.
[22:32] <%VitaleVargas> Of course, of course... Come with me, the Sun is quite merciless today.
01[22:33] <Vargas> Naturally.
06[22:33] * Vargas follows quietly, looking around almost constantly.
06[22:34] * Ayelen just continues to watch the man, quiet. Her tail swishes back and forth slowly...
06[22:34] * Alicia take the card back.
[22:34] <Alicia> well.
06[22:34] * Alicia shrugs.
06[22:35] * %VitaleVargas leads around to a back door, which opens to a small kitchen with a seated counter. He wipes the sweat off with a rag from his pocket and checks the icebox.
[22:35] <%VitaleVargas> Could I interest any of you ladies in a refreshing drink?
01[22:37] <Vargas> If you say so; I'll leave it to your discretion.
06[22:38] * Vargas briefly looks at Alicia and Ayelen, as if inciting them to respond.
06[22:39] * Alicia take the signal.
[22:39] <Alicia> I'll ask for non-alcoholic beverages, sir.
[22:39] <Alicia> If you don't mind.
06[22:40] * %VitaleVargas nods, rummaging and speaking at the same time.
[22:40] <%VitaleVargas> And you, Missus Fox?
06[22:40] * Ayelen looks to Vargas, then back to the old man.
[22:41] <Ayelen> 14um, water?
06[22:43] * %VitaleVargas nods once more, and produces four glasses: three filled with some sort of orange juice and the other just plain water. He sets the glasses before his guests and takes a seat.
06[22:44] * Alicia keep standing in a comfortable range like a good maid.
[22:45] <%VitaleVargas> Now... What was your business again? Catering, right?
06[22:45] * Ayelen takes the glass, making quick work of returning beside Vargas.
01[22:46] <Vargas> No, not at all. Plainclothes police, but don't worry; we're only here with a few questions.
[22:46] <%VitaleVargas> Oh, right. Police officers...
06[22:46] * %VitaleVargas drinks his orange juice.
06[22:46] * Vargas takes a seat on the opposite side of the counter, gently grabbing one of the glasses and sipping it.
06[22:48] * Ayelen empties her glass in a faster, less refined manner. After a few seconds' passage, it is for the most part not full.
06[22:50] * Alicia still leave her glasses untouched.
01[22:52] <Vargas> Well, I'll be straightforward; a few of your employees have been caught dealing with... the wrong crowd, so to speak. Do you know anything about this, Mr. Vargas?
[22:52] <%VitaleVargas> Hmm? What crowd would that be?
01[22:54] <Vargas> ...Political agitators, mainly.
[22:58] <%VitaleVargas> Politics, you say... Ah, me. I'm sorry, but I've been trying to remain mostly apolitical nowadays...
06[23:00] * Ayelen begins looking around, since the conversation seems boring. She still takes care to pay attention to the situation, though, keeping at least one ear pointed their way at all times.
01[23:01] <Vargas> I don't mean to suggest anything. All I need to know is whether there is any information you could provide that you think is relevant or might help us understand it. Does anything come to mind?
06[23:01] * Vargas takes off her hat, twirling it on a finger and setting it down on the counter before returning to the juice.
[23:02] <%VitaleVargas> Hmm...
06[23:03] * %VitaleVargas scratches the bridge of his nose.
[23:03] <%VitaleVargas> Nope. Afraid not.
01[23:08] <Vargas> Ah, I see. Well, besides that, do you have any knowledge of political activity within your enterprise? I understand you are detached from such things, but all of this helps.
[23:10] <%VitaleVargas> Hmm... Actually... Yes, I do recall my secretary alerting me over some squabble.
06[23:10] * Ayelen 's eyes continue wandering about, eventually resting upon an odd cactus out the window.
01[23:12] <Vargas> Well, elaborate on that, if you would.
[23:16] <%VitaleVargas> Oh, it's nothing worth writing home about. Some old men just upset over the business's future prospects.
01[23:18] <Vargas> Well, I suppose that does happen from time to time.
06[23:18] * Vargas chuckles.
[23:20] <%VitaleVargas> Yes, yes... Some things never change, hmm?
01[23:23] <Vargas> True, true.
06[23:24] * Vargas takes advantage of the pause to look around, scanning all of the room as if reminiscing.
06[23:25] * %VitaleVargas does as well, except he looks toward his daughter's fingers.
01[23:25] <Vargas> ...Particularly some of the ones you don't expect, I suppose. But... where was I...
06[23:25] * Vargas drifts into thought, drumming her fingers.
[23:26] <%VitaleVargas> Hmmhmm... I see you've remained your own. Never changing, indeed. Unless...
06[23:27] * %VitaleVargas peers over at Ayelen. Now, that would explain a lot.
01[23:28] <Vargas> ...Huh? I'm afraid I don't follow, Mr. Vargas...
06[23:28] * Ayelen notices the glances, and replies to it with a blank one of her own.
[23:28] <Ayelen> [=-= blank, inquisitive]
06[23:29] * Ayelen 's tail ceases its movement, and one of her ears twitch.
[23:31] <%VitaleVargas> Oho, my, my... I see the ball has fallen on the other side of the net. Well, I hope you two will be very happy together!
06[23:31] * Alicia cock her eyebrows in surprise.
06[23:31] * Ayelen doesn't get it, and every bit of her reflects this.
[23:32] <Ayelen> huh...?
06[23:33] * Vargas can't help but laugh.
06[23:33] * %VitaleVargas smiles along.
06[23:33] * Ayelen 's gaze darts over to Vargas, now only more confused.
01[23:33] <Vargas> Sorry, but this is my subordinate. Still, what do you mean by 'remained'?
[23:33] <Ayelen> what is it...?
[23:35] <%VitaleVargas> Now, now, you've come all this way, there's no need to be bashful.
06[23:36] * Ayelen continues looking between the two, unanswered.
[23:36] <Ayelen> 14what was it...?
06[23:36] * Alicia gesture Ayelen to hush.
06[23:39] * Ayelen gets the signal, but still folds her arms and pouts.
01[23:41] <Vargas> I won't insist, but you haven't answered. Why the word 'remained'?
01[23:43] <Vargas> Or, well, no sense in propping up something that's so clearly fallen, is there?
06[23:43] * %VitaleVargas shrugs.
[23:44] <%VitaleVargas> I've become apolitical. It's your choice as to what you want to do now.
01[23:45] <Vargas> Heh, so you know at least something about my job.
06[23:45] * Alicia shifts her weight back and forth. She's restless.
01[23:54] <Vargas> But, well, I'm actually surprised. Figured you'd... react more. Act up or throw me out, maybe, but you seem to be taking it rather easily.
06[23:55] * %VitaleVargas shrugs.
[23:55] <%VitaleVargas> If I wanted to even you out, I would've done so when I still had those shears.
06[23:56] * Ayelen 's frustration stews, combining with again an inkling of boredom. Her stance doesn't change, but she begins looking around and listening in once more.
01[23:56] <Vargas> You knew even then? And me thinking I'd changed enough to throw you off just a little...
[23:59] <%VitaleVargas> Hmhm. Perhaps, though I think any attempt at fooling me would've been for naught; your subordinate here was kind enough to offer me your card.
Session Time: Fri Jan 08 00:00:02 2010
06[00:01] * Vargas takes her forehead in her hand, though only for a second.
01[00:01] <Vargas> Well, I suppose I can't blame her either.
[00:05] <%VitaleVargas> Ah, I'm sure the missus is simply eager to help. Perhaps our smalltalk bores them. I mustn't blame them for that, either...
06[00:05] * Alicia ahems.
01[00:06] <Vargas> Hm? What is it, Alicia?
[00:06] <Alicia> Well, I just do what I must, sir.
06[00:07] * Alicia adjust glasses.
06[00:07] * Ayelen , almost as it on cue, is looking quite bored with her looking about and has even abandoned her frustration(for now).
[00:08] <%VitaleVargas> Hmm, that must be an awful lot... You have my condolences.
06[00:08] * Ayelen . o O ( Awful? hrr... )
06[00:09] * Ayelen folds her arms again, this time looking at this second Vargas.
06[00:11] * Vargas looks unamused.
01[00:11] <Vargas> So how's business?
06[00:11] * Alicia is still as stern as ever.
[00:12] <Alicia> I'll be right back. please excuse me.
06[00:12] * Alicia bows, and quickly head out of the room.
06[00:13] * Ayelen half-starts on following her, but recalls her duty and looks towards Vargas. o O ( ... This seems safe and i'm bored, but i've got to keep strong if i'm going to be a good fox... )
06[00:14] * Alicia is out in the garden. She quickly reach into her pocket and take out a cig.
06[00:14] * Vargas gestures towards the door. Best to find out what she's thinking, for later...
06[00:15] * Alicia lights it, and inhale the cancer-making fumes.
[00:15] <%VitaleVargas> It has been fine, though there's been a little trouble recently with imports and exports.
[00:15] <Alicia> Puaaaaaaahhhh!!
[00:15] <Alicia> God darnit!
[00:15] <Alicia> Aaah, yeah! That's the stuff.
06[00:15] * Ayelen puts a finger to her lips, half questioning, half hoping.
06[00:16] * Alicia just lie down on the grassy garden under the shade.
01[00:17] <Vargas> Ah, well, there's a note of interest there. That minister of trade... Delgado, I think his name was? Well, he's gone now, so things might get easier.
[00:18] <Alicia> 15Haah, this is why I can only be a grunt. Can't stand long speech.
01[00:19] <Vargas> From the looks of things, not much has changed, has it...
06[00:20] * Ayelen continues looking towards Vargas for confirmation...
[00:23] <%VitaleVargas> Is that so... Well, don't worry, sweetheart. I'm sure the world will find itself changing faster than you know it.
06[00:25] * Vargas shrugs.
06[00:26] * Ayelen takes the continued calm atmosphere and Vargas's apparent lack of care as a go-ahead. She makes her way outside once more.
06[00:27] * Alicia continue to puff her smoke.
06[00:27] * %VitaleVargas looks back to Ayelen, then finishes his glass. Setting it down, he speaks more intently to Vargas.
[00:28] <%VitaleVargas> Hmph. Interesting friends, you have. Very obedient.
06[00:28] * Ayelen glances around outside, seeing nothing of any real interest in the dry wastelands beyond the garden. She decides to walk around and see if there are any plants she might like.
[00:29] <%VitaleVargas> So, what really brings you here, my beloved daughter? Do you have something to tell me?
[00:29] <Alicia> 13feel so nice~
01[00:30] <Vargas> ...Well put.
01[00:32] <Vargas> ...I remembered lots of things after that inspection of mine was suggested in a report, and I came here... to sort out lots of my old thoughts. I'd rarely thought of here for some time, but I guess lots of things came back to mind.
06[00:32] * Ayelen peers at Alicia from behind a low-lying flowerbed, wondering just why it is that people smoke... o O ( I've seen people around do that, but why do they like it...? )
[00:33] <%VitaleVargas> Well.
06[00:33] * %VitaleVargas folds his hands.
[00:34] <%VitaleVargas> Where to start?
01[00:36] <Vargas> Though... I did want to ask you something. What do you think of me, since I've left? I wittingly destroyed many of your designs, didn't even look back. I guess it would be fair if you didn't want me around, to state one possibility.
06[00:36] * Ayelen pads her way behind Alicia, then standing.
[00:36] <Ayelen> ... Why do you do that?
[00:38] <%VitaleVargas> Ah, but I bet you have. Looked back, that is. That's why you're here, is it not?
[00:38] <Alicia> huh?
06[00:39] * Alicia look up, and see Ayelen.
06[00:39] * Ayelen just points to her cigarette.
[00:39] <Ayelen> that.
[00:39] <Alicia> Ah. Cigs.
[00:39] <Alicia> it's an... uh...
06[00:39] * Alicia scratch her head, trying to produce some easy explanation for the fox girl.
[00:39] <Alicia> ...incense, sort of.
[00:40] <%VitaleVargas> Hmhmhm. Not only that, but you've come to taunt your old man. I suppose that's a fault of mine... Karma, perhaps.
[00:40] <Alicia> Inhale those soothe your mind.
06[00:41] * Ayelen cocks her head to the side.
[00:42] <Ayelen> Why do some people cough so much, then?
01[00:44] <Vargas> Oh, don't misunderstand. I'm not here to taunt you at all. But, well... yeah. I got to thinking back, so I guess that's what drove me here in the end. Hope you don't mind too much.
06[00:44] * Vargas finishes off that glass. Been sitting there for too long...
[00:45] <Alicia> well... some just don't used to it.
[00:45] <Alicia> It's bad for kids.
06[00:46] * Alicia is conscious of the girl's health and extinguish it. They said the person nearby take as much fume as the smoker herself.
[00:47] <%VitaleVargas> Hmhm. If it makes you feel better, flaunt all you like. What's an old man like me going to do?
[00:49] <Ayelen> huh...
06[00:49] * Ayelen 's understanding grows, just a little.
01[00:51] <Vargas> Well, I haven't got a real motive for that.
[00:55] <Alicia> C'mere, you little.
06[00:55] * Alicia pat the space besides her.
06[00:58] * Ayelen goes ahead and sits down, since there's not really anything else to do.
[00:59] <Alicia> never got time to laze around like this, so might as well.
06[01:01] * Ayelen looks out to the open desert.
01[01:01] <Vargas> Still, I might stop by again. Well, that's partly your decision, but I trust you know what I mean.
[01:01] <Ayelen> It's boring, though...
[01:01] <Ayelen> 14nothing like the forest.
[01:01] <Alicia> Indeed it is.
06[01:02] * Alicia scratch the girl's belly, just like how she treat the dog back home.
[01:02] <Alicia> ~
[01:03] <Ayelen> nn-
06[01:03] * Ayelen squirms, shifting away from Alicia.
[01:03] <%VitaleVargas> Leaving already?
[01:04] <Alicia> Oh no you don't!
06[01:04] * Alicia attack her with unlimited tickle works!
01[01:05] <Vargas> Would you rather I didn't?
[01:05] <%VitaleVargas> Oh well... I'm glad to see you are well, in any case. Come back, any time you want.
06[01:07] * Ayelen squirms and wriggles, wild with laughter while trying to defend herself and escape.
01[01:08] <Vargas> ...I hadn't thought I would, but I probably will. To be honest, I'm relieved; thought you'd hate me for what I did. Well, until next time.
06[01:08] * Vargas stands, but then seems to stop while deciding what gesture to use.
[01:08] <%VitaleVargas> Oh, wait- one moment. I almost forgot.
06[01:09] * %VitaleVargas reaches beneath the counter.
01[01:09] <Vargas> Eh?
06[01:09] * %VitaleVargas ...and pulls out a pistol. He points it at Vargas and smiles.
06[01:09] * Alicia finally settle down and just hug her.
[01:10] <Alicia> haah. Nice day, isn't it?
06[01:10] * Vargas turns more serious.
01[01:10] <Vargas> ...What are you thinking, exactly?
06[01:10] * Ayelen blushes a slight bit, unaccustomed to being held in this way.
06[01:11] * Alicia rest her chin on Ayelen's head, chillin' and relaxin'. Kicking her beg back and forth.
[01:11] <Alicia> ~
[01:12] <%VitaleVargas> Mm. A lot of things. Mostly, all those years misspent. There comes a time everyone suffers for their wrongdoings... Sometimes in this world, others, in the next.
06[01:13] * %VitaleVargas cocks the weapon, and points it at Vargas' head.
[01:14] <%VitaleVargas> Now, answer me this, my darling daughter: in which world will you give penance?
06[01:15] * Ayelen 's tail swishes back and forth, batting against Alicia as a sign that she's enjoying it, despite its form as a silent protest as well.
01[01:18] <Vargas> Careful, careful. Best put that away before you do something rash. Well, as for me... that's only half my choice, isn't it? The other half is of those who would force my move from one to another. But, up to me...whichever, since one's the fair result for what I do.
01[01:19] <Vargas> And which that is, well, I don't have enough experience to know that, do I?
[01:19] <%VitaleVargas> Fair result... hahaha...
06[01:20] * %VitaleVargas fishes in his pocket with his free hand, and reveals a small coin.
[01:21] <%VitaleVargas> Here's fair for you. Heads or tails?
06[01:22] * Vargas chuckles.
01[01:23] <Vargas> Chance is fair, isn't it? Heads, why not.
06[01:23] * Vargas slips her hand underneath her coat. She's not sure how far he's willing to go, so best to be prepared to some degree.
06[01:24] * Ayelen falls silent, thinking of her kin and original home...
06[01:25] * %VitaleVargas flips it, and catches in the same hand. He shows the result and smiles.
06[01:26] * Alicia almost fall asleep due to sheer chillness.
[01:27] <%VitaleVargas> Your luck is good. That's key to Karma as well. Unfortunately, I'm an unfair man, so surely, you understand why I must do this.
06[01:27] * %VitaleVargas blasts Vargas in the face.
06[01:28] * %VitaleVargas ...with a pressurized water gun.
06[01:29] * Ayelen herself is instead caught in memories and thought. o O ( I wonder... can I really be good fox when...? )
06[01:29] * Vargas stands confused for a long moment.
01[01:29] <Vargas> ...?
01[01:31] <Vargas> Er... if I may, what was the point of all that?
[01:32] <%VitaleVargas> Hahahaha... petty revenge. It was quite worth it, just to see the look on your face. What were you looking for beneath your coat, anyway? Were you going to shoot me? Had this not have been a toy, I think you would've been late on the draw.
06[01:33] * %VitaleVargas blasts Vargas again.
01[01:35] <Vargas> Maybe I need more practice. Don't wind up in stand-offs very often, you see.
06[01:37] * Vargas grabs her fedora, putting it back on her head.
01[01:38] <Vargas> I guess I should thank you for bringing it to my attention. Well, still, it's a bit annoying...
06[01:39] * Vargas , seemingly realizing something, dries her face off using one of her coat sleeves.
[01:39] <%VitaleVargas> Hmhm. We'll have a draw next time, then.
06[01:40] * %VitaleVargas sits the fake gun on the table.
06[01:40] * Alicia sit back up.
[01:40] <Alicia> I have my share of smoke. Let's go back.
06[01:40] * Ayelen seems to snap away from some far place.
[01:40] <Ayelen> -oh.
06[01:40] * Ayelen nods.
[01:41] <Ayelen> yeah.
06[01:43] * Alicia patpats Ayelen.
[01:43] <Alicia> Daydreaming, eh?
06[01:43] * Ayelen 's eyes avert themselves from Alicia's.
01[01:43] <Vargas> Hm, not much else. Until next time, then.
[01:43] <Ayelen> ... something like it, maybe...
[01:44] <Alicia> I don't blame you for that. It's such a fine day perfectly suited for daydreaming.
[01:44] <Alicia> Alright. Let's go.
06[01:45] * Vargas debates it for a while, but settles for extending her hand.
06[01:46] * Ayelen nods, part absent once more.
06[01:46] * %VitaleVargas accepts.
[01:46] <Ayelen> yeah...
06[01:46] * Alicia take the lead and enters the room once more.
01[01:47] <Vargas> Ah, what a coincidence. Girls, we're off.
[01:47] <%VitaleVargas> Be careful, now.
[01:47] <Alicia> Thank you for your hospitality, mister.
06[01:47] * Alicia bows.
[01:47] <Alicia> Your garden is very nice.
06[01:48] * %VitaleVargas nods his head in return.
06[01:48] * Ayelen follows and takes up her place beside Vargas as usual, except with what seems to be a greater level of discipline.
06[01:49] * Vargas tips her hat again before turning and walking back out, across the garden and towards the car.
06[01:50] * Alicia open the car's door for her mistress.
[01:50] <Alicia> I'll take the wheel, okay?
01[01:51] <Vargas> ...If you say so. Careful, though, you know what can happen.
06[01:52] * Ayelen glances one last time at this other Vargas before getting into the back seat.
06[01:52] * Vargas climbs in, shutting the door and looking at the house again before turning her eyes to the road.
01[01:52] <Vargas> Well, that turned out better than I'd hoped. The unexpected isn't always bad, I suppose.
[01:54] <Alicia> What happened in the house, anyway? I was outside, enjoying life.
06[01:55] * Alicia starts the engine.
06[01:55] * Ayelen pipes up.
[01:55] <Ayelen> and who was that old man, anyway...?
01[01:55] <Vargas> Oh, I'd have to tell you about what my life was before the army for you to understand all that.
01[01:56] <Vargas> Though... this is going to be a while, isn't it?
[01:56] <Alicia> A tale is better told with a good liquor.
06[01:57] * Alicia chuckles.
[01:57] <Alicia> let's go back. We'll start once I finished washing this little guy.
06[01:57] * Alicia give the car a light tap.
06[01:57] * Vargas nods, shrugging.
[01:58] <Kiri> [GG, everyone!]
[01:59] <Ayelen> 14Also...
[01:59] <Ayelen> what was that laughing about...?