Posted 01 December 2009 - 11:12 PM
Lucas was stunned into silence for a moment, torn between knocking out this weirdo, or simply bursting out laughing. The hesitation worked in the "dude's" favour, and Lucas relaxed slightly, dropping his I'm-about-to-knock-your-head-off stance. He was about to respond to the first question, when the second one was asked, and Lucas considered changing his mind, and knocking the guy out, only he was reminded of a guy he'd lived with in the Cloud Palace only a few months ago. The lad was a young Anyelos, keen to impress and so, so enthusiastic that Lucas would have merrily decked him half the time. He'd ended up scaring the guy away by telling him that he was joining the rival faction, purely for some peace and quiet. But the absence of the irritating kid had been noticeable to Lucas, and although he wouldn't admit it, he slightly regretted his actions. Now he was pretty much at rock bottom - uncertain about his job, he'd heard little from Piper recently who was always busy with work, and he didn't actually know anywhere else. Lucas was confused - he'd never had the urge to surround himself with people before, especially not ones that used the word "like" six times in under a minute. This place was having a weird effect on Lucas - normally, he just didn't like people. So it was a surprise to Lucas when he found himself not hitting the guy, and instead saying drily,
“Yes, I'm aware.” Lucas eyed the box warily, keeping his nostrils a safe distance away. He wasn't especially worried about the bruises, they'd fade soon enough, as the other ones had.
“You should see the state of the other guy.” He continued, wondering what was in the package. Realising the quite skinny guy was getting buffeted by the crowds, Lucas gave him a gentle push towards a nearby shop front where the conversation could continue without him getting knocked every which way.
“So what's in the box?” Lucas asked, his curiosity overwhelming his urge to get away from the smell.