Test Drive:

[killerrose]

Roof Tops: Night

[Her sword drips with blood, her black boots standing in the middle of the dark puddle as she looks up into her victims gaze. Her eyes are cold and calculating as her grip on the girl’s neck shifts. Her sword rises up once more slicing her head from her shoulders with a clean poetic arc. The body falls like a doll over the edge of the building until landing below where the figure freezes in death.

Ib drops the head on the rooftop, the girl’s blood continuing to pool as blue eyes look out in horror. A tangled mass of dark blond hair is stained with red like everything else on the roof. It is a beautiful painting left scattered along the buildings edge.]

One more piece.

[Her voice is soft as she turns away. Her gloved hand holds a bloody mass of tissue as she walks towards the painting that calls her.]

Bar: Night

Ib tilted her head to the side, a curtain of dark hair falling in response. It was the same most nights and again she was asked out. Her tight leathery black top was enough to make the boy’s mouth water but add her red eyes, the dark shade of her hair and the fact that she worked in a gothic night club and you got the perfect eye candy.

She made good tips that way.

A cruel smile pulled at her lips, one she had practiced since her first day, while her thin finger reached out and trailed along the boys jaw. He was older than her but he had a baby face that made people card him constantly. His name might have been Trevor; Ib never really took the time to remember.

“You know I can’t.”

Daytime:

She walked through the streets, her hands at her sides with her shadow following close behind her. Her red gaze flicked over those walking passed as if looking for something she had lost. He was complete and yet that preditorial urge remained.

“Garry.”

Her voice was soft but rang with a tone that demanded it be listened to. In an instant the shadow stepped forward, his eyes dead and cold like the puppet that he was. Ib placed her hand in his, looking at him as if they were the only ones along the crowded street. Those looking at the pair might mistake them for lovers except that their bond was much deeper than that.

The hum of those around them pulled her from her thoughts; she released his hand and turned forward. Like a good puppet he followed behind keeping his cold gaze on her long brown hair as it fanned behind her.

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[killerrose]

[The moment that Sean walks into the bar heads turn, Ib notices him but then she notices everyone, in his case his clothes give him away. When he comes up to the bar she smiles her usual friendly 'hey I'm a bartender I do this for a living' smile. There were New Years beads around her neck that glistened off the strobing lights towards the dance floor and she wore her usual black corset with a short black skirt that showed off her long pale legs. She works at a goth bar and she looks the part though perhaps a little toned down compared to the patroons reaching for her attention. Her hair is dark brown and a little wavy falling in loose curls around her face. Her eyes gleam a startling dark red and it's hard to tell if they are contacts or not.

She moves swiftly as she dodges an awkward conversation from a regular and picks up a glass for Sean's beer. The dark liquid fills the cup slowly before she lightly placed it in front of him.]

You're a little out of place aren't you?

[Her tone is light and her expression curious. She likes it when people are adventurous enough to wander into this place, they always seem to be the most interesting.]

You starting a tab?

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[strugglingartist]

[He nods his thanks at the swift delivery of his beer, which is a pretty dramatic difference between her and Grumpy Frank at the Anchor already, and takes a sip from the beer she'd brought him, pleased with the flavor. Guinness. Nice.]

Aren't we all just a little out of place?

[He smiles and nods again.]

And I guess so, yeah. So far I'm enjoying the sights. Everyone could use a change of setting now and again, yeah?

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[killerrose]

[Ib is already moving to make another drink and pass it down the bar though it's obvious that she's listening to Sean since her eyes never leave him.

She's had time to practice with this sort of thing.]

Touche. [She smiles.] I admit the best part about working here is people watching.

Can I have a name? [For your tab.]

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[strugglingartist]

Sean Reeves. [He nods, turning on his bar stool to look out at the rest of the place, leaning back, drink in one hand, but he turns in her direction, appreciating the arch of her back in the leather before he moves to her eyes.]

It's the best part of going to new bars. [He smiles.] You probably get this a hundred times a night, but you have intriguing eyes.

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[killerrose]

[Ib continues to work and at the sound of Sean's name quickly moves to punch a few quick numbers into the computer system. She has an eye for faces and names which helps with her work.

When she turns back she's still smiling though her eyebrow is raised slightly.]

I do but it's always nice to hear. [At least at work she gets complimented. She usually wears sunglasses when she's out during the day.] Can you believe I was born with them?

[A man pushes next to Sean, obviously a regular as she shouts over the counter.] Ib can I get two glasses of red wine? [Ib looks over at him and then past him towards one of the girls who looks like she'd go to a vampire bar. With a laugh Ib pours the two glasses and passes them over.]

I'm thinking she'll break your heart but good luck.

[She steals a glance back at Sean before moving again. Sean sat at a good seat considering Ib keeps coming back to where he's sitting.]</small.

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[strugglingartist]

I might at that. [He moves slightly for the man after the wine, but he doesn't miss a beat. He's clearly played the shimmy dance of the man who props up the bar a lot.] Mind if I get a closer look?

[He turns back to the bar.]

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[killerrose]

[Ib looks over at Sean and flashes him a smile. She steps closer to the bar and lightly rests her elbows on the counter for him to look into her eyes. It's clear that she's done this before.

To bad there is three feet of bar between them.]

So, what do you think?

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[strugglingartist]

[He takes a breath and makes a show of moving his glass aside to lean over the bar, looking deeply into her eyes for several seconds, intent. Looking at them rather than through them.]

Well, they're not contacts, but they are unique. [And he leans back on his bar stool.] Though if I had to hazard a guess, not much about you isn't.

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[killerrose]

[Ib's smile grows.]

More compliments, you're going to make me blush.

[A few people at the bar gaze Sean means glares for distracting the cute bartender. Ib for her part quickly served those waiting before moving back in front of Sean.]

Are you enjoying the view?

[She isn't talking about herself but the bar however she doesnt make that clear.]

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[strugglingartist]

[He smirks, holding up a hand to accentuate his point.]

Observations. People make compliments just to be polite.

[He continues to smile as he turns away from the bar again, letting his eyes sweep across the establishment.]

As it turns out, it depends on which way I'm looking, but isn't that always the case?

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[killerrose]

[Ib rolls her eyes.]

It's nice to know that you are polite.

[She watches him as his gaze sweeps the bar.]

So which way are you looking?

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[strugglingartist]

If I was just throwing back compliments I would be.

[He doesn't turn back to her as he continues.]

Wherever, unless you've got some suggestions, Ib. [He'd picked up her name from the other guys at the bar.]

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[killerrose]

[Ib hums softly as she continues to work. There is a moment's pause as she pours three beers for a customer to Sean's far left.]

I've always got suggestions, Sean.

[She smiles though she's still focused on her work.]

It's really dependent on what you want to see~

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[strugglingartist]

[He shrugs, still scanning the bar.]

I'm feeling flexible tonight. What do you suggest?

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[killerrose]

Maybe something where I'm flexible too?

[She flashes him a warm smile making her intentions very clear.]

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[strugglingartist]

Now that's a sight I'd enjoy seeing.

[He turns to look over his shoulder.]

Free tonight?

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[killerrose]

[Ib laughs softly.]

If you can wait until I'm off of work.

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[strugglingartist]

[Sean smiles at that, nodding slightly.]

Why not? I'm free tonight.

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[killerrose]

Then let me refill your beer.

[She smiles and sets to work though it's obvious that her attention in between working is set on Sean. It's a busy night and she only has time to catch a few words back and forth as she moves swiftly behind the bar. Towards the end of the night it lightens up.

Ib pulls her hair back slightly pushing the dark tresses over her pale shoulder.]

So do you think you'll come by again?

[She asks innocently as her shift slowly crawls to its end. Her hands moving over the polished bar as she wiped it down.]