BloodThunder27
Seven Thousand Club
Pregnancy Tracker
Progression: 39.6/40 Weeks
Countdown to Labor & Delivery: 275/280 Days
Weight Gain: 68/68 Kg
Dublin City Center | The Sullivans' Pub | A Key Witness
Once Shinoa was helped to her feet, she slowly calmed down, but was nonetheless still very much shaken up. Her Attackers were long gone and she really hoped that they would not come back for her and her baby. Although this woman's tone was sweet and gentle, Shinoa couldn't help but wonder what she did for a living. She also looked fairly similar to Sinead, the woman that she had spoken with roughly a month ago in a vain attempt to get a job at Nostalgic Notes. Still, she couldn't make assumptions like that after only one interaction with the woman. Even if the two were related, it was none of her business anyway. After what felt like an hour of walking, Shinoa started feeling a fair amount of rather dull pain in her lower back and her feet. Sadly, there wasn't much she can do about it since they were inherent with pregnancy.It wasn't long until she was led to a bar, where she saw several of the patrons look up as soon as they saw the Mysterious Man, who was addressed as 'Harper'. The name didn't really sound familiar to her, so Shinoa just brushed it off. However, she could feel some of the eyes in the room on her, especially since she looked took young to be in a Bar...and the fact that she was visibly pregnant and could pop any day now. Her due date was in five days for crying out loud! This was honestly the last thing she really needed...Getting jumped and threatened, and now talking to a bunch of strangers, and likely dangerous ones at that, given that she did hear overlapping gunfire and saw bullet holes in the car that crashed. Finally, the Mysterious Woman helped her into one of the chairs once they had gotten to an empty room, which she could assume was a break room for employees...since she saw the 'Employees Only' sign on the door.
This chair was rather uncomfortable, but she'd take it over being on her feet for any longer. Soon, the minor wound was patched up, as she felt the partially dried blood being wiped away followed by the wound being bandaged. When asked if she had any family they could call, and about the baby daddy, Shinoa shook her head as she interlocked her fingers beneath her swollen belly. "No, I don't have any next-of-kin that can be contacted. As bizarre as it sounds, I've been staying at the Hotel a couple of blocks from here...alone." She said, feeling both awkward and embarrassed.
When offered a drink, Shinoa wasn't too keen on the idea until the woman offered Non-Alcoholic Options. "Water's fine, I don't really want to put my baby at risk." She responded, a frown on her face.
Not long after, another man had entered the room. It wasn't the same guy that had come with her and the woman. When he asked if they were okay, Shinoa nodded, frowning as she felt an oncoming contraction in her lower stomach, but was able to keep herself from crying out in pain, only taking a deep breath. "Yeah, I'm okay. Nothing worse then a cut on my neck." When she looked up, the wounds on his face left her rather appalled.
He had it worse then her! Sure, Shinoa was like five days away from going into the delivery room, but the poor man's face was covered in scratch marks...his hands covered in blood. At that point, Shinoa was outright scared of asking what these two did for a living.
Harmony Ryu
Though Julia seemed nice, Harmony did think that Ricky was a little...obnoxious. But he didn't seem like an inherently bad person, so Harmony wasn't about to be overcautious. Having met Damian and Jarrick in the past, however, she was a little weary. Soon she was asked about how she liked New York so far...before Julia added that it can be pretty overwhelming for people who aren't native to the city and then saying that New York natives were among the most irrational and aggressive people, and did smile a little when the remark was aimed at Ricky. "I've only been living here for about a year, but I'm liking it so far. Though sometimes I can't help but feel homesick. I moved all the way out here from Los Angeles. Kinda just needed a change of scenery after my Brother and my Dad passed away. Figured my Mom needed some space, y'know?" Even though she trailed off a little at the end, Harmony didn't realize how dark of a tone she had just set.
This was supposed to be happy night, not a sad one! Briefly, she looked back towards Theodore and Valentina. From what she observed, it seemed like they were unhappy while talking to one another. However, she wasn't about to go up and ask. Whatever they were talking about was none of her business anyway. She was their Bodyguard, not their Therapist. At least not yet...And she has yet to walk into their arguments. "I'll just take it easy and take a Corona. Thanks." She chuckled, especially after she had called one of the boys a Party Animal...probably Ricky.
New York City | La Casa Nightclub
So far, Harmony was enjoying the company that she had been left with. After all, it wasn't all that often that Valentina and Theodore got their time together, given the nature of the Moretti Family Business...and their four children, plus the family dog who has yet to warm up to her. Then again, it wasn't like she was around him enough, so she couldn't really complain. As the thought of going to Disney World with the Wycliff Family crossed her mind, Harmony was overall very happy, because it was the first thing she got to do when Don Moretti had put her on Protective Detail for his Daughter and her Family. Well, there was also the first day on the Beach and of course, the simple fact that she got to go to Miami. While she wasn't exactly the closest of friends with Valentina, Harmony was of course hoping to break that barrier because of how kind the woman was. At the same time, she was the Boss' Daughter, and a married woman at that. Married with Children! Her train of thought was soon brought to a halt once Julia spoke up, saying that she'd keep Ricky and Damian in line."Nice to meet you as well, Julia." She smiled a little, feeling welcomed.Julia said:"Beautiful name for a beautiful woman, it's a pleasure to meet you, Harmony."
Though Julia seemed nice, Harmony did think that Ricky was a little...obnoxious. But he didn't seem like an inherently bad person, so Harmony wasn't about to be overcautious. Having met Damian and Jarrick in the past, however, she was a little weary. Soon she was asked about how she liked New York so far...before Julia added that it can be pretty overwhelming for people who aren't native to the city and then saying that New York natives were among the most irrational and aggressive people, and did smile a little when the remark was aimed at Ricky. "I've only been living here for about a year, but I'm liking it so far. Though sometimes I can't help but feel homesick. I moved all the way out here from Los Angeles. Kinda just needed a change of scenery after my Brother and my Dad passed away. Figured my Mom needed some space, y'know?" Even though she trailed off a little at the end, Harmony didn't realize how dark of a tone she had just set.
This was supposed to be happy night, not a sad one! Briefly, she looked back towards Theodore and Valentina. From what she observed, it seemed like they were unhappy while talking to one another. However, she wasn't about to go up and ask. Whatever they were talking about was none of her business anyway. She was their Bodyguard, not their Therapist. At least not yet...And she has yet to walk into their arguments. "I'll just take it easy and take a Corona. Thanks." She chuckled, especially after she had called one of the boys a Party Animal...probably Ricky.