Realistic or Modern The Blood {Restart, New Characters Welcome}

[Couldyoustfu]

He grinned, thanking everyone.


Feeling an hostile stare on himself Coriolanus moved his gaze on Slim, and containing a smirk, he nodded out of respect for the man.


Along with the others he cheered at Stallion's announcement, and leered at the second in command.


Unnoticed, he lighted himself another cigarette.

 

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Stallion {Eighteen} Gang Leader


The young man led the group of people outside The Grotto and the slim passage where they took over the streets. It was becoming the evening as the sun almost disappeared so the streets were almost empty, and those strange few who were walking home often gave them intimidated looks and would cross the street rather than walk before them. Stallion then felt the presence of another person join him, it was Artemis. "Can I ask? What is with that dress?" And all he got was a short shrug for a reply.


"My eyes are up here." She smacked the back of his head playfully as he gave her another glance, looking her up and down.

 

[Couldyoustfu]

Walking at the top of the group he gave his leader a playful smack on the shoulder.


"Thanks for the role man! I'll be the most obedient slave you'll ever had." He winked at Artemis, taking yet another puff from his cigarette.


His eyes moved the grey city with an hint of disgust, having the horrible vision of the polluted hair entering his system. With a little cringe, he let the cigarette fall from his fingers.


He'd had enough for today.


The newfound third in command sang along with his comrades.

 

[Couldyoustfu]

Coriolanus | Third in Command


The Italian smiled with satisfaction upon looking at the ring covering his finger, the only one he had liked among the twelve stolen.


Really, it had been almost too easy. The place was crowded with people trying to sell their gold for unnaceptable prices so he found it no hard task to simply slip some inti his pockets.


The other ones though were another deal, the original price had amounted to 400$ or more, so he'd either have to sell them for a much higher price or inside The Blood with a little sale.


The corner of his eye caught movement, and an autimatic smile covered his features upon seeing the Second in command.


"Artemis, are you interested in any of these?" He asked, exposing the rings in their original boxes. "They're pure gold and silver, no fakes! And I bet they'd all look very good on you." The eighteen year old grinned at the girl.


@Chocoholique

 

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Stallion {Eighteen} Gang Leader


Stallion shrugged, "You deserve it and I am sure you will be a decent leader when Artemis and I are away." He said, presenting such a smile which took everyone's breath away.


They were all approaching their favourite nightclub, where many left in a drunken state and the music was muffled behind double doors. The bouncers sighed as they saw The Blood approaching and immediately shuffled aside, allowing entry. "Alright Bruce?" Stallio asked, receiving a grunt in reply as the huge man folded his arms.


Stallion turned around to usher in all of his friends, "Spend wisely," he joked, money was never a problem when it was The Devil's Playground.

 

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Artemis {Sixteen} Second-In-Command


"They do look quite nice." Artemis peered at the rings, she was immediately fond of one silver one with the word 'life' engraved on it. The ring also had numerous diamonds planted inside and it seemed simillar to her size.


"How much is it actually worth?" She asked Coriolanus, hoping it was nothing more than her small savings. Everything she earned was put forward into The Blood's safe, with only a little left over to treath herself occasionaly. Artemis came to a halt at the entrance, watching everybody enter, she stayed behind so she could possibly negotiate on the price of the piece of jewellery if needed.

 

[phattburger]

Slim wondered inside, lurking at the back of the crowd. Many members pushed past him to invade the bar, making him feel almost invisible. He went to the counter and swallowed, "Just a beer." His eyes explored the nightclub, it had been a while since he had entered this place as most nights he would guard The Grotto.


He had put in so much effort and his position was taken from him, whatever he did was not enough. As his beer was handed over to him by the bar maid, his eyes were fixed on Stallion. If you are not first, you do not matter... he thought, taking a sip of his drink.

 

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Stallion {Eighteen} Gang Leader


The young man felt eyes staring at him, so he whipped around and found Slim giving him quite an unhappy expression. Stallion felt that his friend was hurt so he sauntered over to him and gestured towards his drink, "You always did have the usual beer. Listen-" he began, wondering how to phrase his next words, "No hard feelings? I was not the only one who felt this about you being third-in-command, others did too. The Blood is always first, and then my wishes and desires." After slapping Slim's shoulder playfully a few times, he disappeared into the group of people dancing and drinking.

 

[Drowse Boy]

"You might want something stronger than that Flaco." Said Dirk appearing besides Slim with a bottle of Fireball Whiskey offering Slim a shot.


"You'v had a rough day. Might as well get fucked up." Dirk is finding it hard to enjoy himself with the looming threat of whoever was testing the gang.

 

[phattburger]

Slim rolled his eyes as Stallion left, "Yes, no hard feelings." He then glanced at the bar maid who raised an eyebrow, raising his glass he smiled, "To being demoted and an invisible bastard with no worthy reputation." Chugging down the drink, he looked around for Artemis but all he found was Amber, giggling at every word Stallion said. "Stupid bitch of a gold digger." He muttered, finishing his beer and asking for more. It was not even ten minutes before he got into the drinking game. He accepted Dirk's drink, even if he disliked the man, he was planning on drinking non-stop.

 

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Stallion {Eighteen} Gang Leader


The young man found Dirk kindly offering a drink to Slim, but he seemed quite tense even if he was not the one drinking. "Enjoy yourself." He advised Dirk, nothing had happened every other time they had gone out, why should anything different happen now?


Stallion then turned to Amber, "Drink?" he asked as he gestured towards the bar counter where the bar maid was busy occupying herself with cleaning glasses.


OOC: By the way, when we all get back, we will find The Grotto trashed, it is part of the storyline so please do not allow your character to play the 'hero' and stop this from occuring.

 

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Artemis {Sixteen} Second-In-Command


Artemis glanced at the ring, it was beautiful. "It was worth stealing, Coriolanus." She smirked, of course she knew what he would do when street sellers were out with gear.


Suddenly, she heard the familiar voices of members jeering about Slim's already drunk state. It had turned about fifteen minutes and already others were complaining about him.


"I need to see what is happening." Artemis shoved the priceless piece back into Coriolanus' hand and dashed off to aid Slim. She found him chugging down a beer and muttering to the bar maid who seemed to be having enough.


"Slim? Stop, drinking will not do you any good. Well not this much." Artemis was disgusted as she attempted to lift him up and caught an odour of alcohol coming off his clothes and breath.

 

[phattburger]

Slim had now lost a sense, everything he heard was muffled under all of the beet he was consuming. As Artemis appeared, the touch of her hand colliding with his skin sent a spark appearing in his eye.


"You are a princess. You are well fit, you are. Real stunner, I love you." He mumbled as his head rested on her shoulder. "You even smell nice." He giggled, as he glanced into Artemis' eyes.

 

[Altaynna]

"Hey! Stallion!" Red smiled as she slipped into the club and sidled up to the leader. "I got back from the job, sorry it took me a bit." She reached into her pocket and passed him a rubber banded wad of bills. "I came back to the grotto and you guys were gone, only to find you here and drinking. What's going on that deserves a celebration that I missed?"

 

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Stallion {Eighteen} Gang Leader


The leader was approached by a new member, who had now proven herself worthy of being a member. "A new third-in-command, Coriolanus. You know him and his smoking area. Lovely, the payment Jimbo owed us." Stallion stuffed the pad of bills into his profit. "Drinks are on the house for us." He smirked. His smile soon disappeared though as his eyes landed on Slim and Artemis.

 

[Altaynna]

"Ahh. Someone in looooove?" She chuckled and winked as she noticed where Stallions gaze was directed. "Don't worry, I'm sure his drunken mumblings wouldnt impress anyone." She turned to grab a drink before pausing, and turning her head slightly. "I'm sure at least someone will find something in this group."

 

[Couldyoustfu]

Coriolanus was about to reply until Artemis' attention was drawn away. Seeing the ex third comman all over the girl, he immediately reacted.


"We don't want a repeat of the other day, do we Slim?" He asked with an annoyed smirk.


The blonde probably thought Coriolanus felt so great having been chosen, but the italian almost felt embarrassed.


But, seeing it as the right occasion, he slipped the ring Artemis had been oozing over in her pocket.


It sure was expensive, but Coriolanus owned her a few favours.


(Sorry I was studying)

 

[Altaynna]

Red slipped away from Stallion, ending up next to Coriolanus. "So...I suppose you're the new third in command." Red held out a hand to shake, her spiked rings glinting slightly. Her other hand flicked a stray strand of hair behind her shoulder. "Dunno if you know me, I'm pretty new. The names Red. Bet you can guess why." She winked and flashed him a grin. "And I can't believe how madly in love all of you are with Artemis."

 

[Couldyoustfu]

He skillfully checked the new girl over, before his light blue irises met hers.


"Thank you, you might know my name then."


He contained the embarassed grin at her statement, replacing it with an amused one instead. "Maybe we just need some more ladies around. Welcome to The Blood, Red. If you need help you'll always find me on the grotto's roof."

 

[Altaynna]

"Ha! Someone else who likes being up on roofs, I thought I was the only one." Another grin and she stuffed her hand back in her pocket. "Thanks for the welcome, I intend to be here for a while." Her warm smile evaporated and she grabbed a beer before turning back to him. "Good luck controlling our little band of misfits when the mains are away." She took a quick swing and grimaced. "Damn, I miss whiskey. This stuff is swill." She muttered under her breath.

 

[Couldyoustfu]

The italian chuckled at her rumble, her vitality was really comforting.


"I'll do my best, or I'll have to kill you all." He said with a well faked vicious smile, before turning to the barman.


"Hey! Bring some good blackmarket whiskeys for this lady here! A warm welcome to our new soldier!"


He raised on a chair, and with his height mixed wity the chair's help he was only an arm away from the roof. The crowd cheered before returning to their drunkness.

 

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Artemis {Sixteen} Second-In-Command


Artemis smiled a little as she was aided by Coriolanus, she knew Slim was unaware of his actions but she disliked him in this state. Artemis turned over to a new girl who had arrived, Red, she believed


"I would say 'welcome' but you would not want to be here right now." She mumbled, her gaze then met Stallion's and she glanced past him at Amber. "Actually Coriolanus, do you have a cigarette on you? I need to light it up and stick it up somebody's arse." She made a disgusted face over at Amber.

 

[phattburger]

Slim then was seperated from Artemis by Coriolanus, "Fuck off." He grasped onto Artemis' and said, "That bitch needs to be taught a lesson, Meredith. Give her a tight slap, eh?" He grinned, falling back onto his stool as he watched with Artemis how Amber put her arm around Stallion's back as they observed the crowd.

 

[Altaynna]

Red laughed at the demand for whiskey, accepting the glass with a bemused smile. "I certainly feel welcome here, never mind the drinks. I'm used to quite a few drunks." Her blue eyes flashed darkly before vanishing behind the honey colored liquid. When the glass lowered, her eyes were bright once again. "I missed this, thank you." She smiled at Coriolanus, her longer darting out to collect the residue on her lips.


"Artemis, I'm sure that other girl wouldn't dare make a pass on the leader when you have so obviously staked a claim. And if not, well, her loss." Red shrugged, before toppling sideways as a drunk man crashed into her, losing her balance as he slung his arm around her and leaned heavily on her, whispering his ancho nothing's in her ear as she made a disgusted grunt of surprise.

 

[Couldyoustfu]

"I sure do!" He laughed, exposing his packet to the girls, for either of theme to take one as he did.


The third in command's eyes moved to Amber's grey ones, and he warmly smiled at the girl, perhpas in a comforting way.


"I assure you it's better to actually smoke them than sticking them in someone's arse, that's kind of a painful waste."


He proceeded to sing along with the crowd, who sputtered a ballad in an horribly drunk way. "Would any of you two like a dance?" He did a little bow, similiar to an ancient cavier, toward Red and Artemis.