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Post by alley on Sept 22, 2015 4:30:07 GMT
It was a late Friday night and Nate was headed home from "work." the fasted way back to his place, a one story home in the bad side of town was to simply cut through the extensive back alley ways of Gothamme. Nate had a vehicle he just didn't use it often. Sure flying would have been the easiest way but also easiest way to get noticed. That was the last thing Nate wanted, he was simple, kind hearted, didn't like drama or negative presence. That's what he was well known for and most people who met him loved him. Nate didn't date easily though since he wasn't much of a flirt and he wasn't aware when someone was flirting with him. He had only dated one girl on and off his whole life and she had ended that indefinitely. Nate had never been truly single and he didn't really thrive at it.
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Post by Admin on Sept 22, 2015 4:39:25 GMT
Roxanne shrugged deeper into her coat, breath frosting the air. It was a chilly night. She crossed through the back alleys because they were the fast way to get from the club where she worked to Old Town, the only place where women like her could really be safe. The only problem was that the alleys weren't very safe. She walked at a brisk pace, head up and looking so she noticed when she attracted a tail. She glanced over her shoulder, smart enough to be worried when two more shadows joined the one following her. She tucked her hands deeper into the pockets of her jeans, boots stomping faster as she picked up the pace. She jerked to a stop when more people appeared in front of her. She couldn't really say she was surprised. In her line of work and her part of town it was almost a given that you would have to deal with something like this. It was more a matter of when and how bad, not if. She sighed, heart slamming so hard it almost hurt under her ribcage. She counted as they closed in around her, joking and laughing. "We got us a hot one," one laughed, pleased. They circled in close, backing her against the brick wall. The chatty one, who seemed to be the leader of this group, got inside her personal space, splaying hands over her shoulder, running them down. Roxanne didn't struggle, simply looked away, face stony. He didn't like this, he wanted the fear, so backhanded her across the face. On her hands and knees, Roxanne wiped blood from her mouth. She still didn't say anything, merely followed when he grabbed her by her long dark hair and pulled, forcing her head back. She spat blood onto his coat, knowing it was a stupid idea but doing it anyway.
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Post by alley on Sept 22, 2015 4:48:17 GMT
Nate never had to be looking for trouble, for some reason it always came to him. He definitely noticed the thugs gathering at the end of the street. They scattered off toward something of interest. He knew this couldn't be good. Without even a second thought he trailed after them keeping a little behind.
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Post by Admin on Sept 22, 2015 4:54:39 GMT
The night air bit into her bare skin after her cotton t-shirt had been ripped open. The hands running over her body made her feel greasy in a way that she had thought she was beyond. After all, strippers saw and did a lot of things and it didn't take long to get desensitized. But she also didn't want to fight because she wanted to wake up the next day. Groups like this were easily violent. Plus they wanted to believe that they were irresistible and that no woman could resist them. Fucking pigs. She closed her eyes as a hand ran down her stomach.
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Post by alley on Sept 22, 2015 5:03:00 GMT
Nate showed himself just in the nick of time. "Hey you creeps," he called to get their attention. There were five of them and only one of him and Nate didn't look too intimidating all on his own. "Get your filthy hands off of her."
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Post by Admin on Sept 22, 2015 5:06:07 GMT
Roxanne opened one eye, curious, relieved, then disappointed. She was truly grateful for the assistance but one guy? He was going to end up dead and then she'd be back in this situation. Although... maybe he would distract them long enough that she could slip away. "Look at this bitch," the guy laughed, his friends laughing too. They fanned out, excited by this new bit of fun.
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Post by alley on Sept 22, 2015 5:13:55 GMT
Two of them remained to hold the young girl, they were determined to have her. Nate shook his head, "trust me boys, you should take this chance and leave," he wanted to give them all the opportunity to leave before doing what he must.
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Post by Admin on Sept 22, 2015 5:18:20 GMT
Roxanne jerked once, testing, but she couldn't break their hold and just caused them to tighten painfully instead. She stilled after that, shaking chocolate coloured hair out of her face so she could see better. Her split lip stung and her cheekbone ached from the blow.
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Post by alley on Sept 22, 2015 5:24:09 GMT
Two of them drew switch blades and darted after him at the same time, they had no problem with ending this young mans life murder was the norm. Nate didn't have to do anything fancy to take care of these clowns. He was well versed in martial arts, just like his brother. Nate could see everything they did before they did it and with quick powerful movements it didn't take long before he had them both on the ground and their blades destroyed.
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Post by Admin on Sept 22, 2015 5:28:29 GMT
Roxanne inhaled sharply watching him, and her head tilted with interest. This wasn't what she expected.
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Post by alley on Sept 22, 2015 5:34:53 GMT
The other three exchanged a look of concern and hesitated. "Give up yet?" Nate pushed his gaze threatening and cocky yet somehow still friendly something only he could pull off. Two more drew same after him trying for a full frontal assault tried to surprise him with their weapons. It was no good the last ones eyes went big with concern and he released her backing away.
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Post by Admin on Sept 22, 2015 5:38:58 GMT
Roxanne stumbled forward after he shoved her. She caught herself on the wall and pushed upright. She looked over her shoulder to see an empty alley and slowly slid down the wall, plunking her ass on the ground. She leaned her head back, nerves finally hitting and her limbs started shaking.
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Post by alley on Sept 22, 2015 5:43:23 GMT
The last one took off running as fast as he could. Nate wasted no more time with them. Instead he went to her, "are you alright?" He asked her, crouching down to look at her face.
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Post by Admin on Sept 22, 2015 5:46:05 GMT
She lolled her head on her neck to look at him. "Oh sure," she agreed, wrapping her arms around herself for warmth. "Thanks to you, anyway." She looked him over slowly. "How did you do that?" She was hoping some mundane conversation would help her settle down.
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Post by alley on Sept 22, 2015 5:54:46 GMT
"I eat a lot of spinach," he joked lightly removing his jacket and slipping it over her without a second thought.
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