[15:57] <Reve_Hunter> <rêve arrives at the TV station, checks in with her boss and says that she needs to take some time off, an indefinite return>

[15:58] <Reve_Hunter> <Dez's phone rings, it's someone from the TV station>

[15:59] <Dez_Visir> <Picks up the phone, which was sitting next to him on the couch.>

[16:00] <Reve_Hunter> [S8N Rep] Mr. Visir? Don't know if this would interest you, but that reporter that you rescued a few days back? She's taking a leave of absence and is here at the station packing up. Thought you might want to know that for your investigation?

[16:00] <Reve_Hunter> [S8N Rep] <is a brown noser>

[16:01] <Dez_Visir> What?! Damn it....tell her to stay there.

[16:01] <Reve_Hunter> [S8N Rep] Uh...ok Mr. Visir, right away I'll tell her, going to run to her right now. Good Bye. <hangs up>

[16:03] <Reve_Hunter> [S8N Rep] <runs to where Rêve is, packing up her personal belongings on her desk. Out of breath he just stands there, arm resting against the desk, trying to catch his breath>

[16:03] <Reve_Hunter> [S8N Rep] <huffing> don't....go...<collapses on the chair beside him>

[16:04] <Reve_Hunter> Excuse me? I'm sorry...who are you to tell me that I can't go? There is personal business I have to attend to.

[16:05] <Dez_Visir> <Meanwhile, Dez is running down the stairs to the parking lot, where his car is waiting for him. He gets in and tries to start it up> Come on....you damn machine, start....<The engine roars to a start.> I need to get a new car....

[16:06] <Reve_Hunter> [S8N Rep] Mr. Visir asked me to stop you...<almost getting breath back>

[16:06] <Dez_Visir> <Drives out of the parking lot to his apartment building, and drives out into the middle of traffic. A symphony of car horns follows, along with the sound of two cars colliding.>

[16:07] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <looks at her watch> Damn, how long can this take?

[16:07] <Reve_Hunter> Oh...

[16:07] <Reve_Hunter> Um...wait

[16:08] <Reve_Hunter> Am I just supposed to stay here and wait for him?

[16:08] <Reve_Hunter> Did he say much after that?

[16:08] <Reve_Hunter> [S8N Rep] Uh no Ms. Hunter. He just said make sure you stay.

[16:08] <Dez_Visir> <Mumbles...he's stuck at a red light.>

[16:08] <Reve_Hunter> <sighs> alright, I'll be here for MAX an hour more, but no more...

[16:09] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <meanwhile, Ezri is contemplating storming in there...>

[16:10] <Reve_Hunter> <continues to pack her things in a box>

[16:11] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <muttering to herself> First I'll kill theat little princess...then I'll string her up a flagpole...Nah, can't do that. She's my responsibility.

[16:11] <Reve_Hunter> <picks up Mr. Tiggle Winkle and sets him aside>

[16:11] <Dez_Visir> <After a half an hour passes, he finally makes it to the parking lot of the WSON television station. He parks in a space, though badly scraping the car next to his, and opens the door to jump out.>

[16:12] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <enters the building>

[16:12] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <pulls out her cell phone at the same moment, dialing Reve's desk number> Pick up...

[16:12] <Dez_Visir> <Slams the door after him, and briskly walks towards the entrance...his hair is somewhat of a mess, and his clothes aren't as fancy as what he's been wearing recently. Just blue jeans and a black t-shirt.>

[16:12] <Reve_Hunter> <picks up her phone> Rêve Hunter here.

[16:13] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] I've been waiting a long time...

[16:13] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] Where is your desk?

[16:13] <Dez_Visir> <Once he enters the office, the receptionist stops him. They don't really recognise him without the nice suit and sunglasses...>

[16:13] <Dez_Visir> I'm just here to see Reve...do you mind?

[16:13] <Reve_Hunter> <sighs> I know I know...it's just that something unexpected has happened, and I can't leave for another 45 minutes to an hour...

[16:14] <Reve_Hunter> Ask the receptionist to show you where the reporters' desks are, it's a labyrinth inside here, to tell you how to get here would be futile.

[16:14] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <jerks her head up when she hears Dez say Reve's name> Hold on. <turns to Dez> You know Reve?

[16:14] <Reve_Hunter> [Receptionist] <looks at Dez> I'm sorry, do you have some sort of ID? I Can't just let anyone into the station.

[16:14] <Dez_Visir> I left my wallet at home, I....<Looks towards Ezri> Yes, I do.

[16:14] <Sean_Carver> <From the fenced perimeter of the airfield, mixed among the other observers, curious onlookers, and photographers, Thomas stands. Huddle within the crowd, he puts on his best "I'm a reporter" guise, and joins the rest as they strain to get a view of the scene.>

[16:15] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <smiles wryly> I'm her bodyguard.

[16:15] <Dez_Visir> Bodyguard...? Well, I'm a friend of hers...

[16:15] <Reve_Hunter> <holds on, can hear voices in the background>

[16:15] <Dez_Visir> <His voice seems somewhat younger than it was before, and less professional. Almost like a normal 19 year old's would....>

[16:16] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] Well goodie for you. <looks at receptionist> I'm here to see Reve Hunter...I have her on my phone if you want to ask.

[16:16] <Herusu_Hunter> <is heading to the Retrotech Inc. NY site to make sure the shuttles are prepped >

[16:17] <Reve_Hunter> [Receptionist] Well sir, I can't just let you see her, there are many people who say they're "friends" without consent from Ms. Hunter I can't allow you to pass. <takes the phone from Ezri> Hello. This is the Receptionist at the front desk, Is this Ms. Hunter?

[16:17] <Dez_Visir> <Steps to the side as the receptionist is distracted by Ezri....then makes a dash for it when he's clear.>

[16:17] <Reve_Hunter> <confused by all the commotion she takes a while to respond> Yes, this is, what exactly is going on there?

[16:18] <Karagin_Bell> <finds his way to the entrance of the building and he exits not even caring if he was supposed to leave or not>

[16:18] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <stares at Dez, then chases after him>

[16:18] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] Get back here! <is not going to let anyone get through to Reve>

[16:18] <Reve_Hunter> [Receptionist] I have two people here who...<notices they're both gone> They're coming to see you and they've just run off! I'm calling the guards. Be careful Ms. Hunter

[16:18] <Dez_Visir> <Notices Ezri is following him> Damn it! Damn body guards! Damn receptionists!

[16:19] <Sean_Carver> <As the last few members of the Vulcan staff leave their shuttle, a large flatbed drives down the rear cargo ramp. On it's back, a pair of technicians struggle to keep a haphazard cover over the prone Judecca.>

[16:19] <Catherine`Carver> [Eri] <due to Ezri's good physical condition due to her training, she catches up with Dez and tackles him at the waist>

[16:19] <Reve_Hunter> [Receptionist] <presses red button under her desk> <picks up to phone security> Ms. Hunter may be in trouble, two unidentified individuals have just stormed into the station saying they know her. Security breach imminent.

[16:19] <Reve_Hunter> <Reve, not knowing what to do sits there>

[16:20] <Dez_Visir> <Slides along the ground, smacking his chin into the ground after being tackled> Omph!

[16:20] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <keeps a solid grip on Dez> Don't struggle, it will only make things worse for you.

[16:20] <Reve_Hunter> <looks at Mr. Tiggle Winkle> well, this is definitely exciting isn't it Mr. Tiggle Winkle? <squeezes it and it squeeks> Yep, it sure is...<sighs>

[16:20] <Dez_Visir> I tink I bid my tont...

[16:21] <Reve_Hunter> <puts Mr. Tiggle Winkle down and waits>

[16:21] <Reve_Hunter> [Guards] There they are!

[16:21] <Dez_Visir> Reeeeve!

[16:21] <Reve_Hunter> [Guard 1] Um...they're fighting each other?

[16:21] <Reve_Hunter> [Guard 2] The woman is beating up that guy! Whoa...i don't want to get involved.

[16:22] <Dez_Visir> Grrr....get the hell off of me....

[16:22] <Reve_Hunter> <hears Dez's voice from the outside corridor and runs out to see what the commotion is>

[16:22] <Reve_Hunter> <finds the two struggling on the floor> Ezri! Get off him...it's alright, he's the "unexpected delay" that's keeping me here.

[16:23] <Reve_Hunter> [Guard 1] You know these two Ms. Hunter?

[16:23] <Reve_Hunter> <nods> yeah, it's alright guys, false alarm, go back to your donuts and coffee...

[16:23] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <gets off of Dez> Oh. <stands up and holds out a hand to help Dez up> Terribly sorry.

[16:23] <Dez_Visir> Reve! Hi....

[16:24] <Reve_Hunter> <smiles a half grin to Ezri> well, at least I know as much as you dislike me, you're still doing your job.

[16:24] <Dez_Visir> <Uses Ezri's hand to get up....then unexpectadly stomps on her foot.> That's for the chin.

[16:24] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] OW! You little...

[16:24] <Reve_Hunter> <closes her eyes...oww>

[16:24] <Dez_Visir> Now we're even.

[16:24] <Reve_Hunter> Ezri, please...i think you two have hurt each other enough for today.

[16:24] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] Grrr...

[16:25] <Reve_Hunter> Go have another coffee or something...i don't know...just...well, I'd just like a moment alone that's all

[16:26] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] Fine.

[16:26] <Catherine`Carver> <Ezri leaves...>

[16:27] <Dez_Visir> <Rubs his chin as Ezri leaves...>

[16:27] <Reve_Hunter> You ok Dez? Sorry about that....after that unknown journalist interviewed me, my publicist thought I should have a bodyguard

[16:28] <Dez_Visir> Oh...I'm....alright, I guess...I tried to get here as soon as I heard you were leaving. Thanks for giving me a little warning...

[16:28] <Reve_Hunter> <sits down on a bench that sits in the corridor and invites dez to sit alongside her>

[16:29] <Dez_Visir> <Sits down next to Reve, sighing> I just thought I should at least get to say goodbye to you....

[16:30] <Reve_Hunter> Yeah...well I wasn't sure if I should call.

[16:30] <Reve_Hunter> It's pretty unexpected me leaving New York.

[16:30] <Dez_Visir> Got a story to chase?

[16:30] <Reve_Hunter> I'm leaving with my brother this evening, going to go back to NC. Perhaps I'll see if there's anything I can do in New Mexico at our resident station there, but otherwise, it's just best if I leave New York...

[16:31] <Reve_Hunter> No..it's a safety issue

[16:31] <Dez_Visir> A safety issue? I don't think I understand...

[16:31] <Reve_Hunter> Well, neither do we...

[16:31] <Reve_Hunter> It's a long story.

[16:31] <Reve_Hunter> I can't say much, other than the fact that someone is not happy with my family

[16:32] <Dez_Visir> Oh...well, I guess this is so long then...you should probably be on your way.

[16:32] <Reve_Hunter> Yeah..i guess so.

[16:32] <Reve_Hunter> Um you feeling better?

[16:33] <Dez_Visir> <Rests his hands on his knees, leaning back> Sure...just a little hungover.

[16:35] <Reve_Hunter> Well, about last night...

[16:35] <Reve_Hunter> What I said...

[16:35] <Dez_Visir> Yeah?

[16:36] <Reve_Hunter> Perhaps another time and another place hey?

[16:36] <Dez_Visir> ...Sure...

[16:36] <Reve_Hunter> <smiles> <stands up> oh..

[16:37] <Reve_Hunter> <realizes she took Mr. Tiggle Winkle with her when she left her desk>

[16:37] <Reve_Hunter> Here. <hands it to him> Keep it.

[16:37] <Dez_Visir> <Also stands up, running a hand through his hair.>

[16:38] <Reve_Hunter> I gotta go finish packing.

[16:38] <Reve_Hunter> And I don't want to keep you or anything.

[16:38] <Dez_Visir> <Takes the strange desk toy, stares at it...>

[16:38] <Dez_Visir> Keep me? I've got time...I can help you pack.

[16:39] <Reve_Hunter> You don't have to you know...but if you want, I wouldn't mind the company I spose.

[16:39] <Dez_Visir> It's not like I'm busy with anything. My suit's being repaired....

[16:39] <Reve_Hunter> <heads back towards her desk to complete what she had started>

[16:39] <Reve_Hunter> Ah yes, that formidable suit...you lied to me the first time, about not knowing much about it.

[16:40] <Dez_Visir> <Follows her, putting the toy into his pocket.>

[16:40] <Dez_Visir> Well, I didn't think it was that important.

[16:40] <Reve_Hunter> <places video tapes and transcripts into the non-descript cardboard box>

[16:41] <Dez_Visir> <Organizes some papers that were next to an empty box and places them inside.>

[16:41] <Reve_Hunter> Will your suit be alright? It's not beyond repair or anything is it?

[16:42] <Reve_Hunter> It's my fault it got damaged...<looks down into the box, trying to avoid his glance>

[16:42] <Dez_Visir> Nah, it can be fixed.....my pride, on the other hand....well, I'm not so sure about that.

[16:42] <Dez_Visir> It definitely wasn't your fault, alright?

[16:42] <Reve_Hunter> It was, I shouldn't have been there, I should have gotten out while I could.

[16:42] <Reve_Hunter> Thanks, for saving me and Ezri.

[16:43] <Reve_Hunter> <smiles>

[16:43] <Dez_Visir> I was just doing my job.

[16:43] <Dez_Visir> <Smiles...thinking he sounds like some sort of hero>

[16:43] <Reve_Hunter> <puts the last of her belongings into the box>

[16:43] <Reve_Hunter> Yeah, and you did good doing it. You're a great pilot. Don't sell yourself short.

[16:44] <Reve_Hunter> <picks up the box, it's too heavy so she almost breaks her back doing so> Ouf..

[16:44] <Dez_Visir> I'm obviously not that great...otherwise, he'd be the one that needed repairs. <Shrugs>

[16:44] <Dez_Visir> <Grabs the bottom of the other side of the box, helping her with it> Here, let me...

[16:45] <Reve_Hunter> <at that instant their hands slightly brush each others as they both hold the box, she quickly shifts it so that they don't meet and blushes>

[16:45] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <after a while comes back, watching Dez help Reve. She rolls her eyes at this>

[16:46] <Reve_Hunter> <noticing Ezri she lets go of the box, Dez completely holding it, and steps back a bit>

[16:46] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] ...<wondersif this would be an approriate time to burst into laughter...Nah>

[16:46] <Reve_Hunter> Thanks again for helping me.

[16:46] <Dez_Visir> Uh...whoa! <Stumbles backwards, holding onto the box>

[16:46] <Dez_Visir> No problem...<Smiles, slightly blushing>

[16:46] <Reve_Hunter> Be careful! It's heavy.

[16:47] <Reve_Hunter> Do you mind escorting us to the car? And I guess then I'll be on my way?

[16:47] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <walks past Reve and mutters so that only Reve can hear here> Can it BE any more obvious?

[16:47] <Dez_Visir> I noticed...erk.....sure, no problem...<Spins in the direction of the exit and starts to walk>

[16:48] <Reve_Hunter> <glances at Ezri> <thinks: sigh, why can't she be more nicer>

[16:48] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <has been staring at Dez with cool, penetrating eyes> Do you have a name in case you call upon Ms. Hunter again, so that I don't hang up on you?

[16:49] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <thinks: Not that I'm not gonna do it anyway...>

[16:49] <Dez_Visir> Dez...Visir.

[16:49] <Reve_Hunter> <eventually the two reach the car and Rêve opens the trunk so Dez could just drop the box inside>

[16:49] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] Alright, Mr. Visir.

[16:50] <Dez_Visir> <He drops the box into the trunk> <"Finally...">

[16:50] <Reve_Hunter> <"sorry...">

[16:50] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] Now that you've escorted us to the car, you can leave now.

[16:51] <Catherine`Carver> ((Yes. She's not going to tell if she is or isn't though))

[16:51] <Dez_Visir> <"Huh? Oh, uh...it's no problem...">

[16:51] <Dez_Visir> Yeah, I guess I should let you go...

[16:52] <Reve_Hunter> Yeah...ok. <extends hand> it was nice meeting you dez.

[16:52] <Dez_Visir> <Gently takes her hand and shakes it> Yeah...same here. <Watches Ezri out of the corner of his eye>

[16:52] <Reve_Hunter> <ironically, Rêve didn't notice that dez wasn't dressed up all fancy, and even more strange is she didn't care>

[16:53] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <crosses her arms, giving Dez a disaproving look>

[16:54] <Dez_Visir> <Takes a while to actually release his hand> Oh, right. <Laughs nervously>

[16:54] <Reve_Hunter> <looks into her purse and finds a business card> my cell phone number is on there...you can call me whenever, that is if you want.

[16:54] <Dez_Visir> <Takes the business card, putting it into his pocket without looking at it> I'll keep in touch...

[16:54] <Reve_Hunter> Alright <nods>

[16:55] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <gives Dez what could be considered a friendly smile> Hey, can I speak with you privately for a second?

[16:55] <Dez_Visir> Uh....sure....

[16:55] <Dez_Visir> <Raises an eyebrow>

[16:55] <Reve_Hunter> <sweat begins to roll down the side of Rêve's face> uhh?

[16:56] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <leads him off about twenty feet away, then speaks to him in a cold and quiet tone> Listen, you put Reve in any danger and I will hunt you down and kill you. I haven't always had such a job as bodyguard.

[16:57] <Dez_Visir> <Stares at her for a second....>

[16:57] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] Also, you will terminate any romantic relationship you have or ever plan on having with her.

[16:58] <Dez_Visir> <His voice gets somewhat deeper and more intimidating> Listen here, you damn bull dyke....if you ever threaten me again, I will make sure that you never get another chance....<He starts his psychic intimidation effects.>

[16:59] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <in the blink of an eye, Ezri has her knife out and up against Dez's throat> Threaten me again, and the same will happen. Intimidation does not work well with me.

[17:00] <Reve_Hunter> <turns and can see the knife Ezri has to Dez's throat> Ezri!

[17:00] <Dez_Visir> <In the next blink of an eye, a pistol barrel is pressed against Ezri's forehead> I forgot my wallet, but I always carry one of these....

[17:00] <Dez_Visir> Uh....<Quickly takes the gun away>

[17:00] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <a smirky smile apears on her face>

[17:00] <Dez_Visir> Ha ha ha...uh...we were just having a talk...about....weapons.

[17:00] <Reve_Hunter> <quickly walks towards the two of them> Ezri, I think your private conversation is over you two...

[17:00] <Dez_Visir> <Slowly guides Ezri's arm away from his neck>

[17:01] <Reve_Hunter> Come on Ezri...we have to go, Herusu is waiting at the apartment.

[17:01] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <whispers> Reve knows I am like this...but will she forgive you for trying to kill me?

[17:01] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <lets Dez take her arm away>

[17:01] <Dez_Visir> <Whispers back> More so than you for killing me....

[17:02] <Reve_Hunter> <glances between the two of them> alright, I don't want to know what the two of you were discussing.

[17:02] <Reve_Hunter> We have to go.

[17:02] <Dez_Visir> Alright....we'll talk, Reve...

[17:02] <Dez_Visir> <Shoots evil glances at Ezri>

[17:02] <Reve_Hunter> <tries to lead Ezri away from Dez>

[17:03] <Reve_Hunter> I hope so.

[17:03] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <a cold look is in Ezri's eyes as she locks her gaze with Dez>

[17:03] <Dez_Visir> Grrr....

[17:03] <Reve_Hunter> Ezri? Please, can you warm up the car, NOW?

[17:03] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] Dez, dear, don't growl. You sound like a rabid animal when you do. Not very ttractive.

[17:04] <Dez_Visir> Yeah? Well you've got enough body hair to be one....

[17:04] <Catherine`Carver> [Ezri] <walks to the car, places the keys in and turns it on>

[17:04] <Reve_Hunter> Dez! <sighs>

[17:04] <Dez_Visir> <Tucks the gun into the back of his pants waist, grumbling>

[17:05] <Dez_Visir> What? What'd I say?

[17:05] <Reve_Hunter> Sorry about Ezri....she's just doing her job.

[17:05] <Dez_Visir> It's no problem.

[17:06] <Reve_Hunter> <nods> Goodbye dez. <in an impulsive moment, she places a quick kiss on his cheek and then runs off to get into the car, the car speeding away, obviously Ezri driving off in a huff>

[17:06] <Dez_Visir> <His cheeks go from slight blush to full blush> .....Well......

[17:07] <Reve_Hunter> <in the car Rêve takes a deep breath and then turns to Ezri> You really could try to be nicer to him. <silence from Ezri>

[17:07] <Dez_Visir> <He gets back into his car, and starts away from the parkinglot...>