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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby reido » 01/27/2013 1:52 AM

"That would probably be a good idea. I don't really wanna be walking around with one missing asscheek because it's been blown off." Gale gave Henry a lopsided smile.

"Thanks for doing this. I don't know why I'm here - probably because I've gone insane - but I..." he paused now, frowning, "I don't want to be a burden. Like I said, I'm no criminal, but I'm no hero either. I just hope I can help in some way."
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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby D3thNote » 01/27/2013 1:58 AM

"You act like you're normal. But you are far from it. I've known you for about a day now, and already I can tell that you are strong willed, hurt by your past, but also stronger from it, and most of all, you have a strong will to survive. Trust me, not many people are as courageous as you." Henry stated to Gale. He looked at the man after saying what was probably the most positive thing he said to Gale since they met.
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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby reido » 01/27/2013 2:06 AM

Gale was taken aback by Henry's reply. He laughed, not sure how to respond to the man's uncharacteristic statement.

"You clearly don't know me very well then. I've never done anything right in my life. I work at a second-rate bank, have a second-rate apartment and hardly any social life. I'd like to pretend I'm not normal,that I'm brave, but know what? I'm not." He turned away, "We can all pretend we're destined for something greater. But some of us... well, we're just here to let the great ones crawl all over us. Stepping stones to glory."

He picked up the gun, averting his eyes from the other man. "Enough of this though." He picked up the gun. "Teach me to shoot, 'cause chances are I'll get us all killed if you don't"
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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby D3thNote » 01/27/2013 2:12 AM

"Trust me, you could be worse. Just look around. Oh and for the record, you're right. When you stood up to me in the bank, you were real stupid. You may have just saved everyones life." Henry said the last part very sarcastically before throwing Gale some ammo and car keys. "Before you can shoot, lets get you a gun holster. Which do you like better, Walmart or Paint Ball store?"
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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby reido » 01/27/2013 2:18 AM

Glaring daggers at Henry, Gale caught the keys and followed him outside. The man had quickly turned back into his old, grumpy self.

"Let's go to Walmart." Gale twirled the car keys through his fingers. "They're cheaper, and if I remember properly, I have very little money left. Not to mention no real source of income anymore. My bosses probably think I was part of the heist since I ran off, and.." he stopped in shock, "Wait just a minute! How are we supposed to go out in public if I''m a wanted criminal? You guys had your silly masks... but me... shit, they probably have every cop in town looking for me." Gale groaned in exasperation as he reluctantly got in the vehicle. "I am so screwed."
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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby D3thNote » 01/27/2013 2:25 AM

"Think you're up for a little makeover. God that sounds pathetic coming from a guy." Henry mused. "Guess Walmart was a good chose after all. Oh and when we get to the -turn left at the lights-, when we get there, don't act suspicious. And what ever you do, don't act like you are wanted by police."

"Go Right and two blacks down will be the store."

The car stopped and the two stepped out.
"First haircut." Henry stated as he pointed to a hair salon in the corner of the plaza.
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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby reido » 01/27/2013 2:37 AM

Gale let out an embarrassingly effeminate squeak, "Haircut?! Nonononono, I'm just fine thank you." He tried to keep his eyes on the road. "I like my hair the way it is..."

Seeing Henry's resolute glare, he sighed and pulled into the parking lot in front of the salon. "Fine... fine. I'm only doing this because my life is on the line here." Trying to regain some dignity, he squared his shoulders and marched into the salon.

"Do you have any appointments free?" He inquired at the desk. Judging by the shady look of the place, they probably didn't have many customers. The receptionist, chewing a piece of gum haphazardly, barely looked at Gale. "Yeah," she gestured lazily over her shoulder, "Sheryl will take you." Then she turned back to her game of solitaire on her computer.

Rolling his eyes, Gale was ushered away by another woman and into a seat. Half hour later, he emerged from the salon, glaring at Henry, who remained inside the car, music blaring.

"This is your fault." he grumbled, "all my beautiful hair... I guess you're gonna make me get new clothes now too? Isn't this turning into a lovely girls day out on the town..."
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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby D3thNote » 01/27/2013 2:45 AM

Henry had the song 99 Problems by Hugo playing while he waited for his new companion to come out of the salon.

"Ha! It sure is!" Henry mocked as Gale got back into the car with his new look. To be honest, it had been a long time since Henry laughed so much. It was nice to get away from all the thinking and regret for once.
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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby reido » 01/27/2013 3:01 AM

Gale had decided to give Henry the silent treatment, seeing as his companion was taking so much joy out of torturing the young banker. He glanced over every once in a while to see the man snickering to himself at Gale's expense.

When they arrived at the store, Gale hopped out of the car, trying to avoid seeing his reflection at all costs. "Are you coming in?" he asked, "And is this the last stop? Please don't tell me you're gonna force me to get weird tattoos like you. My beautiful body has suffered enough." He tried desperately to flatten his now spiked hair.

'I look like a hooligan, damnit. So unrefined."

He hurried into the store, intending to be as quick as possible. Within twenty minutes, he had hastily bought some new articles and thrown away his old ones in a nearby dumpster.

He turned to Henry, still thoroughly unimpressed. "Are we done now?"

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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby D3thNote » 01/27/2013 3:16 AM

"I'm good here. And ya, should be the last stop. And they are not weird! They are awesome!" Henry laughed as he watched the young man walk moodily into the store.

Just over 15 minutes later, out came an unrecognizable man-
"Damn! You look- Wow!" Henry managed to say once he saw Gale's new look. It was definitely a huge change! If Henry didn't know about the makeover he probably wouldn't have recognized Gale! "I wonder what Jensen will think." Henry mused before asking Gale, "Did you remember to get your gun holster?"

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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby reido » 01/27/2013 11:17 AM

Gale gestured to the Walmart bag in his hand. "Yeah, I got it it." He continued to fiddle with his hair the whole car ride home, frowning at his almost unrecognizable appearance. This was so not worth it. At least in jail he'd have nice hair and his old clothes.

"I look. Like. A. Hooligan." He lamented. "I told the hair salon lady to do whatever she wanted. Didn't think I'd come out with a goddamn... shark fin on my head." He knew Henry was probably laughing in the passenger seat beside him, but he pretended to ignore the other man for the rest of the ride home.

Upon arriving at the house, he exited the car hurriedly, intending to find a mirror and try and make himself look more respectable. He rushed past the place where Jensen was sitting, hoping he would be to engrossed in his hacking to notice their arrival.
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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby D3thNote » 01/27/2013 12:49 PM

"Was that-?!" Jensen asked Henry about the silver blur that whipped past him. "Ya, that was Gale alright." Henry replied with a smirk.
"So how's it going?" Henry inquired. "Good. Almost done. Maybe 12 more minutes." Jensen answered.
"Good. Let me know when you are done. I'll be in the basement with Jensen, teaching him how to shoot- properly."
"Good luck." Jensen mused.
"Ya, thanks." Henry replied playfully before calling Gale to come back down.
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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby reido » 01/27/2013 4:29 PM

Since the house was clearly void of anything resembling a mirror, Gale had busied himself checking his reflecting in a window. At the sound of Henry's call, he gave his reflection one last forlorn look, and headed down the stairs. He fiddled with his new gun (careful that the safety was still on), and examined his new holster. Now he really felt like a criminal. And it had only been, what - less than 24 hours since he woke up? Talk about having your life turned around. He then joined Henry on the main floor and tilted his head expectantly.

"Now what? You can really have a gun range inside your house..." The look on Henry's face told him otherwise.
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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby D3thNote » 01/27/2013 11:05 PM

"Follow me." Henry motioned to Gale as he began to head for the basement. They walked down the strairs and through the thick door. "Now this is what I spent my extra money on!" Henry stated happily.

The two were now in a sound-proof room with a ton of targets spread out around them. Some were low, tucked behind corners, while others were in the open or through wall openings. It was quite the setup! "So shall we begin?"
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Re: Rules are made to be broken (Private- reido & I - L,V,G)

Postby reido » 01/28/2013 10:55 PM

"You couldn't just invest in a bed instead of a freaking gun range?" Gale muttered jokingly, but was quite awestruck by the sight before him. It certainly was an impressive setup. He looked around, taking in the massive amount of targets and soundproofing. He slowly raised his gun from its place at his side and flicked off the safety, holding it awkwardly and obviously unsure of where to point it, still peering about him curiously.

"So...uh... can I shoot? I think I've got the basics, y'know. Hold, point, shoot. Bang bang."
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