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Chicago After Hours

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Caden

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Location: Victoria Gardens & Carousel – New York City, New York
Skills:
Fit

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Of course Nero picks the higher placed horses. Caden chuckles, standing behind them. "Best behaviour, remember, my little imp? Let me help you up," Caden said and rested their hands on Nero's waist.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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"That depends. Is it traditional or store bought and you place the bag in the hot water?" he asked and finished up his French Toast. Avery pouted a little when she said instant ramen. "I'll make you some ramen one day. You'll never eat instant again," Avery informed her.

Chicago After Hours

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Caden

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Location: Central Park Zoo ---> Victoria Gardens & Carousel – New York City, New York
Skills:
Fit

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It was a nice wander through the zoo. There was no set destination or path in mind. Some animals they looked at for a couple seconds, others a few minutes. Caden stopped and got them some more snacks and sweets before they finished their excursion through the zoo, and Caden took them to the little carousel and carnival they had. It wasn't spectacular but they had some rides and games. The carousel was definitely their signature item.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic’s Old Apartment – Chicago, IL
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Cassi shivered and moaned as Nic's hands explored her body. His lips moved from hers, allowing her a moment to breathe and clear her head some. Cassi's hand softened in Nic's hair, but she kept her grip on his shirt. Her leg tightened around Nic when he hit a sensitive part at the base of Cass' throat, just under her collarbones. She moaned and tugged on his shirt again.

Cass removed her hand from his hair, and slid both hands down Nic's chest. She pushed him back slightly so she could tug up the hem of Nic's shirt and pull it off him.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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"Here and there. Self-taught mostly, but I picked up some things from my mum and gran," Avery informed Kimiko. "You still have to tell me two other things you can cook." He wasn't going to let Kimiko get away without telling him, but he was fine with it for now.

Avery happily dug into the remaining stack of French Toast on his plate.

Chicago After Hours

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Caden

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Location: Central Park Zoo – New York City, New York
Skills:
Fit

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Caden held Nero’s hand while they wandered from enclosure to enclosure. Caden looked up at the panther, meeting their eyes before they jumped down. Caden considered Nero’s proposition, and nodded. ”Maybe you’re right,” he agreed.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic’s Old Apartment – Chicago, IL
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The kissing became more heated once Cass was seated on the counter. She moved her legs for Nic to stand closer to her, and she hooked one of her legs around his, keeping him from moving. Her hand in his hair tightened while the one on his side slid to the front of his body and gripped his shirt.

Cassiopeia moaned when Nic tangled his tongue with hers. Her leg slid up higher, pinning Nic to the counter.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Avery gasped. ”Toast? Incredible. That is one of the more superior breakfast foods,” he said, holding up a third finger. Avery continued to eat, needing something to keep from bursting out laughing.

Chicago After Hours

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Caden

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Location: Central Park Zoo – New York City, New York
Skills:
Fit

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Caden laughed and released Nero, taking their hand and leading them to the other enclosures.

”Yes they are. And I don’t think you would appreciate having to share me with the lionesses. Or maybe you would?” Caden asked, looking at Nero curiously.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic’s Old Apartment – Chicago, IL
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And just like that, the sexual tension Cassi had worked out of her system returned She arched her back, pressing herself closer to Nic after he pulled her in. His finger is light on her chin, but it leaves a lingering impression that slides down her body to pool into the centre of her stomach, just behind her navel. His kiss matches the intensity she already feels, but it’s quickly pushed over the edge.

Cassi kissed Nic back hungrily, unable to hold herself back. She rested one hand on his side, gripping the loose shirt in her hand while the other found its way easily into Nic’s hair. They had just started kissing, but she was already breathless, her mind hazy.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Avery lifted a second finger to indicate he was counting as well. ”Scrambled eggs. I’m sensing a pattern.” Avery used his free hand to eat more of his sausage and bacon.

Chicago After Hours

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Caden

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Location: Central Park Zoo – New York City, New York
Skills:
Fit

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Caden smiled a little before he shrugged and lifted his head so Nero could move; however, Caden’s arms remained around Nero’s waist.

”Because I think you would come back as a really fearsome lion or lioness. Ruling over everything in Africa. Not in some zoo,” Caden declared.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic's Old Apartment – Chicago, IL
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Cassi cleared her throat and wiped the back of her hand over her forehead. She was sweaty a bit from all the scrubbing she had done. ”Yes, well, I had some pent-up energy to expel,” Cassiopeia informed him. She looked around the house. ”Should we wash the floors before vacuuming?”

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Avery finished a few pancakes before he held up a finger. ”Sausage,” he said, waiting for Kimiko to tell him the other four things she could cook.

Chicago After Hours

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Caden

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Location: Central Park Zoo – New York City, New York
Skills:
Fit

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Caden watched Nero run ahead to the lion enclosure. He walked up behind Nero, sliding his arms around their waist and rested his chin on top of Nero’s head.

”Do you believe in reincarnation?”

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Driving – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia froze at the kitchen counter when Nic spoke. Her entire body seemed to ignite from those whispered words, and then he was gone. Cassi knew her face was redder than a tomato at this point, so she was glad when Nic went off to start fixing holes and other things.

Cassi stood alone in the kitchen, willing her body to move so she could start cleaning the kitchen. She envisioned herself forgetting the kitchen and following Nic. She didn’t care if there was no bed. She’d have him on the floor and be happy about it.

Finally, Cassi’s feet moved. She went to the sink, grabbed a cloth, and wet it before she splashed her face. Nic was going to be the death of her, she was certain now. Cass put all her energy into cleaning the kitchen. By the time she was done, everything looked bran new. Including the inside of the stove and fridge.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Avery’s eyes danced when she moaned from the taste of the food. He liked the way his name sounded, as well. Avery focused on his meal, cutting into his pancakes before adding syrup so it would soak in better.

”Secret number two. I love to cook, and I’m good at it.”

Chicago After Hours

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Caden

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Location: Central Park Zoo – New York City, New York
Skills:
Fit

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Caden laughed and took the park map from Nero. He scanned the names of the enclosures before he tucked the map into his jacket and led Nero down a path.

”Eines Tages werde ich dir meine wahre Form zeigen,” he promised Nero. He led Nero down a path before he stopped. On either side, there were enclosures that held the bigger animals. Lions were on one side, with panthers on the other. A couple more enclosures held tigers and leopards.

translations

One day I will show you my true form.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Driving – Chicago, IL
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”Okay well, don’t let me become your new work then. I don’t want to monopolize all of your time, either.” She hopped out of the SUV and helped Nic carry in the cleaning supplies.

Nic’s old apartment seemed somehow smaller without all the stuff in it. She ran her fingers along the counter in his kitchen, remembering the first night she came here. They had just had their first date, and we were still wet from being in the fountain. Cass still couldn’t believe Ren didn’t say anything about Cassi wearing Nic’s clothes. That had only been a couple of weeks ago, but it had felt like a long time.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Avery grinned and took a bite out of bacon before he saluted Kimiko with it. ”You’re going to want it with every meal,” he informed her confidently. It was the perfect combination of salty and sweet. It really brought out the natural taste of the bacon more, and it usually took all day for Avery to get the taste out of his mouth. It was one of his favourite things to make. The entire breakfast Avery had prepared was his favourite thing to eat for breakfast.

Chicago After Hours

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Caden

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Location: Central Park Zoo – New York City, New York
Skills:
Fit

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”Ich bin der einzige Drache auf diesem Kontinent,” he whispered into Nero’s ear before looking at the small family of panda bears.

”What sort of animals do you like, my little imp?” Caden asked instead.

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I am the only dragon on this continent.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Driving – Chicago, IL
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Cassi looked at Nic and smiled. She took his hand in hers and kissed the back of it before resting their joined hands on her leg. ”I know what you said, but I don’t mind if you have to, Nic. I know it’s hard to say no sometimes. And there will be times I’m busy with a case,” she added.

She appreciated how considerate Nic was, and even though she would love to monopolize all of his free time, she didn’t want to do that to him. He had friends and family who deserved one-on-one time with the man. Cass didn’t want to be that woman who had to tag along with her boyfriend wherever he went.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Avery smirked when she mentioned being a teenager had her needing to be homeschooled for a few years. Avery sat down in his usual seat at the table before he flashed Kimiko his unblemished, black skin.

”Perfect and undamaged,” he said with a wink. Avery turned to the food on the table, properly hungry now and started to load up on pancakes, bacon, and sausage.

Chicago After Hours

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Caden

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Location: Central Park Zoo – New York City, New York
Skills:
Fit

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Caden laughed and shook his head. ”No my darling. The petting zoo has smaller prey-like animals that you can pet. Like goats, ducks, some reptiles. The larger dangerous animals we can look at from a far,” Caden said and kissed Nero’s cheek. Of course, Caden and Demi were probably the most dangerous things in the zoo at the moment. Ironic.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Driving – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia nodded, letting Nic help her up. She waved goodbye to everyone before getting into the SUV and left with Nic. She didn’t mind if she lost track of time in the gardens. She could create her own light if she needed to.

”Do you think you are going to work overtime next week to make up for the time you missed?” Cassi asked curiously as they drove to his place.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Avery laughed and walked out of the elevator. He pushed the trolley to the back door and propped it open before walking through. ”That must have been interesting navigating while growing up. My eyes are the only thing that changes when I have a high emotional response to something. Usually anger.”

Avery starts taking the plates and food off the trolley, and setting them on the glass table outside. The pool area looks relatively okay after last nights party, but there are some beer cans and things still littered about that would have to be cleaned at some point today.

Neon Noir - Cyberpunk Crime Thriller (CLOSED)

Zain Anders

Zain Anders

Name: Zain Anders
Gender: Male
Refresh: 3
Description: Zain is second rate. From the upgrades he has to the clothes he wears and the place he lives in, nothing he has is original. Things are expensive in Neon-York, and Zain can never hang onto his money long enough to move up from the slums. Still, he makes second-rate items look good. Zain is built well and able to handle his own in most underground fights as well as on the streets when he is tracking down and bringing in unsavoury creeps for his job as a bounty-hunter. With his close-cropped brown hair and sharp brown eyes, not much gets past Zain unless he’s been on a bender.

Approaches:

• Good (+3) at:Forceful
• Fair (+2) at:Careful
• Average (+1) at:Flashy; Clever
• Mediocre (+0) at:Sneaky; Quickly

Aspects:

• High Concept:Chaotic Neutral Bounty Hunter with nothing to lose.
• Trouble:I can never turn down a good score, be that drugs, a party, or a quick way to make extra money.
• Want:I want the nightmares to stop.
• Relationship: Strained relationship with his boss who continues to undercut Zain’s pay.
• Extra:

Stunts:

• Because I’m a fighter, I can add +2 on Forceful for damage on my opponent in a brawl.
• Because I have a big mouth, I can add +2 on Flashy when I need to talk myself out of a sticky situation

Trivia:

Writing Sample: Zain sat on the fire escape outside his apartment, one leg dangling over the edge with the other bent and his chin propped up on his knee. Below him, a fire burned with people milling about. It wasn’t an unusual sight in the early hours of the day. Zain always thought Neon-York became more interesting after midnight.

He inhaled his cigarette slowly before blowing out the smoke. It curled around his face, having nowhere to go since there was no wind. Another shit day in this shit hole, he thought before flicking the cigarette over the edge to the street below. Zain pulled himself up and walked down the stairs. He hit the pavement and shoved his hands into his pockets before making his way through the crowds, keeping his head down, and waited for the train to take him downtown.