ORP: A Knight's Tale

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ORP: A Knight's Tale Oct 18, 2013 22:15:29 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 22:15:29 GMT -5

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Arlington, Virginia
Home

They just seem to never end...

Alexandria Knight, more commonly known as Alex, thought as she collapsed on her couch in one easy motion, allowing her momentum from gliding on the hardwood floor in her socks to carry her. She closed her eyes and let out a groan while she attempted to find room for herself to stretch out on the leather cushions, until she felt a sharp, nagging pain in her shoulder. Without opening her eyes she fished the plastic hanger out from behind her back and tossed it on the floor.

Worse than stepping on a damn LEGO..

She dreaded moving. Absolutely loathed packing all of those boxes. The lifting of the boxes didn't bother her, the majority of the large items such as furniture were taken care of by the movers. But that still didn't help when she rearranged things several times on her own. Still, that wasn't too bad. No, nothing rivaled the sheer madness she went through unpacking all of those boxes.

Sure things were organized when they went into those boxes, but that was when they were in her old apartment. This place was different, and in turn it had be organized differently. Things had to make sense, and had to have a method behind where they were placed.

A method to the madness more like it..

Moving once wasn't as bad, especially last time when she wasn't the only one doing the unpacking. But moving twice in one year was enough to make her consider lighting it all on fire and starting fresh. Practically, she would never do such as thing, but after spending three hours folding and hanging clothes she was more than tempted.

Alex finally opened her eyes, glancing around the room at all of the half emptied boxes feeling defeated. Her stomach grumbled, having not eaten all day. While she rather enjoyed cooking, when she had the time, she knew that wasn't an option with an empty refrigerator.

Resigned in giving up for the night she stood, and made for the table next to the door, which had become a rally point for anything in her hands when she walked in the door over the last three days since moving in. There lay a copy of her lease, brochures and flyers from local eateries that came in the morning paper, her keys, clutch, and a half empty pack of Orbitz gum.

At least my hoodie made it to the coat stand..

<more to come....>

Last Edit: Nov 13, 2013 4:18:30 GMT -5 by Sean "Mantis" Connolly

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ORP: A Knight's Tale Oct 19, 2013 11:22:49 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2013 11:22:49 GMT -5

1819
Arlington, VA
Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill

Alex wasn't a stranger to Washington, D.C., having already lived here a year. Still there were areas of the city that she hadn't set foot in outside of work. Arlington was no exception.

Upon reassignment, and the proposed nature of her reassignment she had opted to move out of the townhouse she had shared with two other young Air Force officers. Personally, she knew that she would be keeping odd schedules and didn't want to burden her roommates with her coming and going at all hours, especially with the possibility of practically disappearing for days at time.

Would I be disappearing for days at a time..?

There were still many unknown components to this new role, that she was sure would better explained Monday morning. It was all so new, but she was thrilled with enthusiasm nonetheless.

Right?

From a professional standpoint, she felt having a bit of privacy would be best suited for days where she brought work home. While she was an utmost believer in following compliance regulations in reference to classified materials, she was more worried about the hazards that sometimes... followed someone home. As she read more and more files and reports from off world teams, her decision to move out was solidified. Plus, the pay increase made her decision all the easier.

All this she contemplated as she walked in the late afternoon on the sidewalks out of her community towards the strip mall a few blocks away on Wilson Boulevard. There was a restaurant she had become quite fond of leading up to her signing her lease and moving. It was conveniently located in the same area as the leasing office, and during the early afternoon and evening it wasn't overly crowded.

Alex entered to elevator wearing her grey University of Arizona hoodie and jeans, she wasn't really out to socialize - as her stomach grumbled another reminder of her objective at hand. The elevator doors slide over and she was greeted with a nice view of sun setting, the sky with swirls of orange. Her boot heels clicked lightly on the composite decking as she approached the railing, wanting to get a look down at the streets below - being nosey as usual. The traffic looked miserable from her vantage point on the top level of the parking garage that had been converted into a bar. She cringed slightly, imagining the traffic she'd encounter on her commute on Monday.

Pushing off the railing rather playfully, she walked past the tiki torches towards the large U-shaped bar. She pulled at her hoodie, making sure it covered the small of her back where her Beretta Storm was concealed - a girl can never be too careful.

She slide into one of the high top chairs, and casually took a brief look around. It wasn't as though she would know anyone here, but it was a habit nonetheless. Still, she liked to know the lay of the land and being cognizant of her surroundings. Plus, the last time she was here an annoying commercial realtor who invested way too much in cologne and not enough on breath mints wouldn't leave her alone. He was harmless, the type of person who goes to the bar by himself and intrudes on others conversations. Still, she felt she was in the clear since it was the weekend, and with it still being relatively early most of the tables on the patio were empty.

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Last Edit: Oct 20, 2013 20:05:25 GMT -5 by Deleted

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ORP: A Knight's Tale Oct 20, 2013 20:40:36 GMT -5

Post by Lucas "Saint" Clark on Oct 20, 2013 20:40:36 GMT -5

1820
Arlington, Virgina
Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill
Virginia, unlike Boston, was a lot warmer once evening struck and it wasn't something that the young man was all that used to. Growing up in the New England colonies had prepared him for harsh weather, and less than ideal evenings, so when he left his home for the night, donned in a jacket he realized just how grave of a mistake he had made. The young Lieutenant made quick work of moving back into the apartment he had recently moved into, stripped himself of the jacket he had put on and instead pulled one of his Boston University hoodies over his head. Tonight was the night to simply get the 'lay of the land'. He had only returned from his deployment a couple of months ago, and had only lived in the city for a week, so he had yet to do any real investigating between getting his apartment ready and catching up on some much needed rest.

A rather attractive neighbor of Lucas' had told him of a bar not far from the complex that supposedly had the "best burgers to boot" and being a typical American, he had to check the place out. Burgers were his weakness, and Lucas often found himself eating more than his fair share of bacon cheeseburgers - or any cheeseburger for that matter, so there was no second guess in his mind when it came to traveling to the so-called 'hot spot'. He stepped into the elevator and reached a hand out to press the button for the top floor, his blue eyes closing once the door did, declaring that he was alone for the short trip to the top of the building. Despite getting a few decent nights of rest in, Lucas was still tired. When the telltale 'ding' of the doors opening reached his ears, Lucas pushed himself away from the back of the elevator and he stepped out.

Seeing how he was alone for the evening, a table was out of the question. His mother had taught him well enough that he should eat at the bar if he was alone, so that is where he headed. The U-Shaped bar was nearly empty apart from a girl who looked to be about his age and Lucas found himself a seat a few bar-stools down. His sidearm was aptly covered by the hoodie he wore but Lucas reached down to make sure that it did not ride up as he took his place at the bar. His blue eyes diverted their gaze from the bartender to the woman a few seats down and a knowing smirk crossed his lips. She was military, he could tell, but he said nothing. Instead, he turned his attention back to the bartender as she approached him. "I'll take an All-Irish Black and Tan as well as a menu," he replied, already reaching into his pocket to pull his wallet out and then fished his license from it. He placed it on the bar in front of him, watching as the woman looked it over before picking it back up once she confirmed that he was old enough to be drinking.
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"I fear no evil for the shadow is mine and so is the valley."

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ORP: A Knight's Tale Oct 21, 2013 20:28:41 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2013 20:28:41 GMT -5

Alex cracker her neck from side to side before taking another sip of her beer. Half Blue Moon and half Woodchuck Cider. The sweetness wasn't exactly over powering, nor was it tart. It was just right. All topped off with a squeezed half orange spinning slowly as the bubbles rose from the bottom of the glass.

I earned it...

Her food onto other hand wasn't a fast as her drink. She had ordered about twenty minutes ago, trying something she hadn't had here yet. A little variety couldn't hurt from time to time. Still, she was sure it was just as tasty as her drink.

She watched the flat screen to her left, watching as the Pirates double header score scrolled across the bottom of the ESPN. Another dismal season. Still, there was always hockey, but not for months.

Knight glanced around the bar, more so out of impatience as opposed to curiosity. Her stomach grumbled again, which she was slowly becoming numb to entire sensation. Her eye caught a new face at the bar, a guy who must have just come in as the bartender handed him a menu. She had caught a brief glance, especially when more or less looked her over head to toe. Normally she would be flattered, but tonight she was too worn out to be flattered. Tonight she wasn't dressed to be flattered. Tonight, she wanted to relax in peace. However, she didn't think that was going to be how things played out.

With that she diverted all of her attention on her drink and the tv, trying to put up the biggest go away sign as mentally possible.

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ORP: A Knight's Tale Oct 21, 2013 20:58:13 GMT -5

Post by Lucas "Saint" Clark on Oct 21, 2013 20:58:13 GMT -5

Arlington, Virgina
Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill
Lucas' drink didn't take that long to arrive, and once it was placed down in front of him the young man picked it up and took a sip from it, his gaze going to the television screen. The game that was playing barely caught his attention though, his thoughts on the woman who was beside him. His mother used to always tell him to never bother a woman in a bar if she was giving off tell-tale signs of not wanting to be bothered but with the woman beside him he was unsure if that's what she wanted, or if she was simply putting up a front.

He decided then that it was worth a shot talking to her. He wasn't here to pick a woman up, he simply wanted to talk. So with his mind made up, Lucas picked his drink and coaster up before moving two seats down so he was sitting next to the woman and he glanced over at her, a friendly smile gracing his lips as he met her gaze. "Lucas." He spoke, offering her his hand, his not-so-subtle Boston accent obvious as he spoke. "Is the service here usually this damn slow? I feel like I ordered my food hours ago." He murmured when he saw that she had yet to receive her food - if she had ordered some, that is.

Lucas would be lying if he didn't admit to himself that this girl was beautiful, but for once he wasn't here to try and pick her up. He simply wanted some company. Virginia wasn't home for him - he didn't have friends he could call to meet up for drinks like he could back in Boston, and he knew that he had to step out of his comfort zone if it meant not being alone for a meal. As he settled onto the seat beside the young woman he caught sight of the bump near her back and he smirked a little, knowing full well that she was packing heat. He said nothing though, instead he motioned to the television. "Are you a baseball fan?"
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Last Edit: Oct 21, 2013 20:58:32 GMT -5 by Lucas "Saint" Clark

"I fear no evil for the shadow is mine and so is the valley."

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ORP: A Knight's Tale Oct 22, 2013 21:34:54 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 21:34:54 GMT -5

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Alex didn't even have to turn to see the body from a few seats down come closer. She actually didn't even turn to acknowledge it, instead she continued to watch her partial reflection in the mirrored wall tiles beneath the flat screen. She had to admit it took a degree of courage to try and spark a conversation out of thin air - hell she did that at work in the field daily. While it wasn't a game when she did, it also wasn't 'her' but more so a character she chose to play when she worked. Sometimes she was the quiet bookworm, sitting in the cafe with her eyes buried in her laptop. Sometimes she was the flirty and chatty young lady who probably wore something too revealing for work. Whoever she was, she was searching for information.

Tonight however she was just plain Alex. She want socially awkward at all. She was just in a mood to keep to herself. Still she had to respect the guy for attempting to make small talk, and that in turn deserved ....some sort of response.

"As in George? I'm a huge fan...and yes I'm beginning to get a little impatient myself..."

She extended her hand to meet his after finally turning to address him with a polite smile.

At least there is not ring...

"I prefer hockey but baseball with dope for now, however if you've come to brag about the Red Sox you can take your Boston accent back to the other end of the bar.."

She had to admit he was attractive, however that didn't stop her from doing what she did next. After all she would never see him again.

"I'm Natalie..."

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ORP: A Knight's Tale Oct 22, 2013 23:41:51 GMT -5

Post by Lucas "Saint" Clark on Oct 22, 2013 23:41:51 GMT -5

Arlington, Virgina
Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill
Lucas would be lying if he didn't admit that the woman that he was sitting beside wasn't pretty. He had always been drawn to women who looked mysterious, and the woman beside him was definitely that. She had this 'I don't give a crap' attitude about her that made him interested and now that he had found a comfortable seat and she was actually talking to him, made his hopes soar. Maybe tonight wouldn't be so bad after all.

Lucas gave her hand a firm shake, making sure not to crush her fingers in the process. His gaze dropped to her finger, checking to make sure she wasn't wearing a wedding band or engagement ring, and once he was sure that she wasn't - and there was no tan line - he felt relieved. He dropped his hand once again and picked up his drink. He took a sip from it and smiled at her words before chuckling.

"While I am a Boston fan, there will be no bragging done. I'm proud of the Sox, but it doesn't go further than that." He replied, with a quiet laugh. He wasn't surprised that she picked up on the accent and he glanced over at her and raised a brow. "Well, Natalie, it's a pleasure, I'm Lucas."

Lucas cleared his throat as he shifted on the seat and he glanced at the television. "Hockey - now that is a real man's sport. I used to play in high school, as well as football. Baseball on the other hand isn't a game that's high on my priority list to watch. I find it to get rather boring after awhile."
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Last Edit: Oct 22, 2013 23:42:07 GMT -5 by Lucas "Saint" Clark

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ORP: A Knight's Tale Oct 23, 2013 19:51:14 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 19:51:14 GMT -5

Arlington, Virginia
Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill

"Are we bragging already?"

Alex turned slightly suppress a grin, still covering her mouth with her hand as though she was coughing. She had to admit it was fun to tease and poke fun a little bit. She grabbed what was left in her almost empty glass, and finished it in a very unladylike way. She was intrigued with his looks, but there was something familiar about him she couldn't place. That was like her, typically she was a sponge for information. It was a gift and a curse as times. It made reading books a second time even more dull than in sounds. Very rarely did something escape her, especially a face.

"So what brings you out tonight?"

She was slowly becoming more conversational than she had planned, probably out of curiosity more than anything. She looked down at the floor, watching as the wind blew a napkin. She caught a glance of what she thought was a handgun barrel poking out from under his hoodie where it had run up slightly on his hip. It caught her by surprise, but she didn't panic. There were a lot of government workers, cops, and everyday citizens who carried concealed weapons. Still, this peaked here curiosity as well as gave her a little nervous energy.

"And what do you do for a living? I hope you're not playing hockey still, the Capitals are a joke of a franchise..."

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Last Edit: Oct 23, 2013 19:52:02 GMT -5 by Deleted

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ORP: A Knight's Tale Oct 23, 2013 20:06:33 GMT -5

Post by Lucas "Saint" Clark on Oct 23, 2013 20:06:33 GMT -5

Arlington, Virgina
Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill
"Maybe just a tad bit." Lucas smiled at the woman beside him as he picked back up his drink before finishing it off. He flagged the bartender over and motioned to his empty mug before pushing it towards her. "Another please."

What brought him here tonight? Food, drinks, sports, needing a break from every day life? He wasn't quite sure what route to go and as he thought of how to respond he twisted his U.S. Army ring around his right ring finger. "My neighbor said this is one of the best bars in the city. I figured a great bar has to make great burgers - so here I am. What about yourself, Miss Natalie?"

Her next question caused him to lift his brow and he chuckled quietly. He knew there was nothing to fear from the woman beside him, and he didn't have to go into detail about his job - it wasn't like he could anyway. "I'm in the military. I just got stationed here actually." Lucas glanced over at her and tilted his head to the side. "And you? Military or police?" She looked like she could be either and he was quite curious to know more about her.

That was when their drinks were refilled and their food was finally placed in front of them. "It's about time." Lucas muttered under his breath as he picked up the side of maynaise and he spread it over the top bun of his burger and followed it with barbecue sauce. He placed the lettuce and tomato on his burger before placing the top bun on top of his burger and he cut it in half.
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Last Edit: Oct 23, 2013 21:11:13 GMT -5 by Lucas "Saint" Clark

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ORP: A Knight's Tale Nov 6, 2013 21:07:30 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2013 21:07:30 GMT -5

Shit...

Alex bit her lip, but still maintaining her composure nonetheless. The name hadn't rung a bell when he first said it, but when he mentioned being a the military a flare went out brightly in her mind - she worked with Lucas. Or would soon be working with him. She remembered reading the service jackets on her new teammates, trying to familiarize herself with those she would be working with. It was like Facebook creeping officially, but instead of embarrassing pictures floating around of people having too much to drink she was privy to far more useful information. She didn't remember much from his file, as it was one of the last she had paroozed read before returning to her packing. Still, she never forgot a face.

Still she was at a loss, after having lied about her name already. She found it more entertaining than anything, but still she felt unprofessional all of a sudden. That made her uneasy as though she might just be judged before day one on the job.

Knight was grateful their food showed up when it did, as it give her time to plan her next move as well as digest what was just said.

"I've come here a few times - it's not bad. And I'd prefer not to say..."

Her standoffish demeanor changed slightly, trying to be a little nicer in light of what she now knew. Still she made small talk, asking questions she very well knew the answer to.

"Let me guess.. Army... A Silver bar L-T?"

Alex's wheels started to turn as she chewed on a bite of her buffalo chicken wrap. She knew exactly how she was going play this.

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