Master on the mountain (open)

[scarecrow117]

Corey turned at the name. "Valencia Donahue? The same Valencia who-" He cut himself off. What the hell was he thinking, bringing something up like that? It was neither the time nor the place. 'HEY! DUMBASS! Get some sense upstairs and act normal! your being far too withdrawn!' Corey heard the little voice, one of his constant companions since his dad had left. He knew it was one of his own creation, since he didn't have many friends, but it comforted him nonetheless.

'And how do you expect me to act?' He asked the little voice. Why ask me? just give her some reason to stick around. Your not the person you make yourself out to be, so stop acting so tough and quiet, and start talking!' 'And what will i say?' 'I don't know! Grow some balls and think of something on your own!

Corey sighed, then said "My name is Corey. Corey Elkins." Corey's ears pricked up. He turned, grabbed hold of Valencias wrist, then pulled her off the path, hoping she would follow without resistance. The footsteps grew closer, and with his voice slightly drowning them out, he doubted Valencia would hear them.

Four men ran by they're niche, and he watched them cautiously. They stopped, looked around, then continued on at a heavy pace. He let out a breath.

He looked at Valencia, his vision catching on her eyes. She was attractive...beautiful even, and he didn't know why he hadn't noticed it before. Blushing at the thoughts, Corey was thankful for the darkness...he only hoped it was enough to hide his face.

'Oh please, don't tell me that crap! You don't have the time nor the credentials to handle a woman, besides, its OBVIOUS she has absolutely no interest in you! And not only have you JUST met-' 'Did i ever even say i wanted her? i said she was attractive, not i want to marry her! i dont even know her any your making assumptions off of one comment!''I guess thats true...so what, you wanna have sex with her?''Shut the hell up!' He severed the connection with himself, and got his mind back to the matters at hand.

[Valencia Donahue]

Valencia wasn't one to question the words of others unless it applied directly to her and may affect her well-being in some way or another. Granted, she knew that her name wasn't one that's easily forgotten, but it bothered her when Corey stopped in mid-sentence at the mention of her entitlement. What did he know about her... Her ties to gangs in the violent past? Her profession as a stunt woman? Hell, something else altogether? She pinned her frigid argent eyes upon Corey and it was hard to tell if she was annoyed or simply paying attention because of her stare. He gave her his name, then pulled her into the bushes. While she couldn't hear the footsteps too well because her focus was mainly on Corey, she sensed a presence and went along with little resistance.

Besides. He tries something stupid and I'll just take him out somehow, just like before.

Riesling, on the other hand, leapt into the underbrush out of impulse on the opposite side of Corey and Valencia. It was a force of habit--Should Valencia suddenly go in one direction, Riesling would go in the opposite direction and take advantage of any turned backs while they're taking on his owner. He would've charged out to the other side and torn up Corey's hand if it weren't for the four men running up the path. They paused and like a good dog, Riesling remained still and didn't attack unless ordered to. When they left and was no longer within earshot, the mutt growled in annoyance and got out of his temporary hiding place... As subtly ordered. Valencia stood up, pried Corey's fingers off of her wrist, and brushed some leaves off of her shoulders before checking if the food was damaged in any sort of way.

"Do you know those people? It's not exactly normal to hide from complete strangers. What business would they want from us, hm?"

[scarecrow117]

OOC(( sorry its so short))

IC:

Corey ignored her tone. Indulging her independent atitude was not on his priority list.

"I dont know...Theyre chasing a little girl." He turned to look at valencia. "And theres most likley two more back the way we came, watching the entrance." He suddenly wasnt in a good mood...he didnt know why, but the thought of so many men after one girl upset him.

"Im going after them. If you want, ill show you where the place to eat is, and you can eat there, or you can come along...as long as you dont slow me down"

He smiled inwardly. 'Now thats the corey i know! Give some attitude!' 'Didnt i ask you to be quiet?' 'Oh,right. Sorry'.

[Valencia Donahue]

((OOC: Well, here's what I tried to make of it.))

The Vietnamese woman had an odd feeling that Corey was becoming miffed as time went on and she sensed impatience more than tension in the air. Valencia had nothing against him. If it was her, she was used to it. If it had to do with these strange people, of course nothing good can come of it. Instead of letting her emotions get the best of her, she approached the situation sensibly and patiently... If you're going to get something done, you might as well do it right.

"I don't know how much we're going to accomplish if we both do this together, but it'd be pretty stupid if you run on empty and make a fool of yourself despite your good intentions."

Valencia is trying to be nice, really! Her words just sound blunt!

"I can eat anywhere really, but is our spot up this path? If that's the case, I'd run into them eventually no matter what choice I choose... So I might as well do something for the good karma."

Now, what do we have inside this bag...

She began to walk up the path while rummaging inside the sack. Valencia can function without a full belly (she will even refuse food on some occasions), but if given the opportunity, she will keep herself from collapsing when she has to do something for someone else. Valencia just trained after all and if she faints from a heat stroke because of her iron deficiency, she'll just be an inconvenience to Corey.

Yes, I admit it, I just want to eat, but frankly... If people get in between a lioness and her food, there'll be hell to pay... 'Cause this is "my" mountain, after all. Ooh! Sandwich! And water~ I can finish these within a minute, swear...

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