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Smoking kills....but so does life Apr 14, 2016 16:34:55 GMT -5

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Kendall's Outfit
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That hour break he had in between classes, it was always HIS hour. After writing class and before music composition class was the perfect inspirational time to kick back and smoke a j. It was a habit that Kendall had developed after being diagnosed with cancer, he had a medical card so he was A-Okay to smoke on campus. The school already knew about his situation, so they never gave him crap about it.

Kendall strolled to a large shady tree, it was the 'designated' smoking area, well that's where most students went for their smoke breaks. He was lucky enough to have this shady tree to himself at this time of the day though. Kendall sat down cross legged on the ground and pulled out an Altoids case, which held pre-rolled joints, then he pulled out his notebook and a pen.

He searched his pockets for a lighter and successfully found one. Putting a joint between his lips, he sparked it up and puffed on. The noticeable smell of pot filling the air never bothered Kendall or anyone else for that matter. His attention was on the paper in front of him. Kendall hummed a tune, playing over the lyrics in his mind. This was his happy place.

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Smoking kills....but so does life Apr 15, 2016 6:41:05 GMT -5

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Eloise's Outfit and Shoes

It wasn't often that Eloise took complaint cases, especially when she was hungry, but she'd made an exception figuring she could get it over and done with in time to spare and then some. She could already taste the lunch she'd packed away in her briefcase bag. All she had to do was follow up on the looming smell of pot that had been constantly overtaking a daily yoga class held on the grounds.

Why the class didn't just move elsewhere was beyond her, but she didn't care to question the peeved instructor as she handed over the fee for her services. Really though, that made more sense... yoga, a few yards away from the designated smoking area? El should've asked what she'd been smoking when she thought to hold the class there. It was easier to just not let it puzzle her too much, it'd only make her stomach even more impatient.

She bee-lined across the grassy area, her clog style shoes shifting soundlessly as she followed the distinct smell of the stuff. The odor was a lot more tolerable than cigarette stink, but El still disliked it. From where she approached, she couldn't see the perpetrator but she knew the direction in which the wind was blowing. Soon enough, she saw it - a large puff of smoke rising and streaming along the breeze from behind a tree trunk. "There you are," she smirked, wasting no time and rounding the tree - looking down with a stern disapproval at the guy sitting there. Didn't he just look so cozy, puffing on his joint without a care in the world?

She shook her head, "Excuse me," El began in a manner that could've been polite if it weren't for her flat tone. "do you realize there are other people that don't appreciate the smell of a freshly slain skunk? I've received complaints from numerous individuals, and I'm going to have to ask you to cease and desist your little pot party as well as report you to higher authorities." Eloise just loved it when she sounded like her father, it gave her a great boost and for a moment there actually made her feel like she wasn't just in his shadow, she really was his colleague!

Last Edit: Apr 15, 2016 6:45:17 GMT -5 by pierce

the Girls:
Tamara Dudley * Cleo Leon * Julietta 'Remy' Polait * Eloise Temple, PI * Perla Mercer * Lynn Goodwin * Lilith Peters

the Guys:
Bennett Dudley * Elliot Sadler * Lance Fleece * Clay Carpet * Wade Rawlson * Sylvan Peters * Clint Clark * Miles Lambert * Marty Rivers * Calvin Powell

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Smoking kills....but so does life Apr 15, 2016 9:07:46 GMT -5

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He was in his zone, jotting down thoughts that could be transformed into a lyrical format. Kendall tensed though when he felt a presence approaching him, he had a feeling that it was someone coming to complain. The reason he tensed wasn't because he was worried about getting in trouble, but because he wasn't used to people interrupting his 'me time'. Not bothering to look up at who had approached him, he just took another puff from his joint and ashed it into the grass underneath him.

When he heard the mystery person speak up, their tone sounded incredibly displeased. Kendall rolled his eyes before looking up at the girl who had bothered him. She didn't look at all familiar, so Kendall just figured that she was one of the few people that didn't know about his situation and ownership of a medicinal marijuana card. Since he wasn't a total asshole, he lifted his foot and carefully put out the half-finished joint. He reached for his Altoids case and placed the joint inside before fully acknowledging this girl.

"I think the smell of a freshly slain skunk beats the smell of cigarette smoke-" He started, his tone was one of a smart-ass. "-those numerous individuals haven't said anything to my face sooo how can I trust that it's not just you that's bothered by my smoke?" Kendall finished, challenging the girl a bit.

He could tell that this girl wasn't going to budge anytime soon so he just shrugged when she threatened to report him and returned his attention to his notebook.

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Smoking kills....but so does life Apr 15, 2016 14:24:44 GMT -5

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Eloise certainly felt like her job was done the second he had put the smoking joint out. Her smug face expressed this, no doubt. She would've been fine just to turn and consider her case solved if he hadn't gone and posed the little challenge. He wasn't alone in the cigarette comment, but El didn't care to rub elbows with someone who questioned her credibility.

"Just because I'm not at liberty to reveal my clients' identities does not mean I'd take my own time to come hassle you. Even if I were the one bothered by it, I wouldn't stoop to this. I can't pay myself." She defended plainly, her arms crossed over her chest - taking his focus upon his notebook as a very clear sign of disrespect. "You don't look at someone when they're speaking to you?"

Last Edit: Apr 15, 2016 14:24:52 GMT -5 by pierce

the Girls:
Tamara Dudley * Cleo Leon * Julietta 'Remy' Polait * Eloise Temple, PI * Perla Mercer * Lynn Goodwin * Lilith Peters

the Guys:
Bennett Dudley * Elliot Sadler * Lance Fleece * Clay Carpet * Wade Rawlson * Sylvan Peters * Clint Clark * Miles Lambert * Marty Rivers * Calvin Powell

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Smoking kills....but so does life Apr 15, 2016 15:49:47 GMT -5

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Getting on this girl's nerves was starting to become a bit fun. Normally he would keep quiet and wait for the person to leave, but he was already playing the game. He looked back up from his notebook briefly making eye contact with the girl. "Whoa your clients? Sounds pretty professional." Was all Kendall commented, his tone taking a sarcastic turn. Huh, so this girl got paid to 'investigate' people? That thought kind of made him uncomfortable. Kendall finally looked up from his notebook and made sure to stare her right in the eye.

"Guess I'm being rude, aren't I?" Kendall replied, casually re-opening his Altoids case, taking out the half smoked joint. Putting it back to his lips, he sparked it all while still staring directly at the girl. Maybe if he humored her, she would lay off a bit. "I get the impression that you're some sort of detective?" He asked, raising his brow as he took a puff from the joint. "Aren't there more important things going on around here other than me that you should be investigating?"

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Smoking kills....but so does life Apr 17, 2016 15:34:22 GMT -5

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Eloise's arms did not budge as the guy used sarcasm yet again. As far as she was concerned, sarcasm was nothing more than a coward's defense tactic. It didn't surprise her one bit that this person stooped to it. "It is," she replied abruptly, "and I'd appreciate it if you actually spoke with a little sincerity." Her mind was busy profiling him, actually surprised that he'd made the effort to look her in the eye. He might've been a coward, but maybe just a minimal one.

Her brows answered his question, twitching up with an affirmative conceit - her eyes immediately narrowing tighter at the process of his actions. Her fingers now drummed impatiently upon her arms. Was he really going to pull this, when she was already irritable enough as it is at her churning stomach? She shook her head before he lit the joint, "Don't dare-" her pointed finger warned him - both hands moving down to her hips in mild frustration just as soon as he inhaled the flame.

Seriously, what nerve! "If you care to know, yes I am. I agreed to this case and accepted my fee for it, as much as I'd love to investigate important leads and go shoot the moon instead." Eloise didn't have time for all of his clap trap crap. "Now look here - I'm not the one drawing this out. Just put that out again, and I'll be on my way." There was no sign of satisfaction upon her face now, practically glaring down at him with a sense of command.

the Girls:
Tamara Dudley * Cleo Leon * Julietta 'Remy' Polait * Eloise Temple, PI * Perla Mercer * Lynn Goodwin * Lilith Peters

the Guys:
Bennett Dudley * Elliot Sadler * Lance Fleece * Clay Carpet * Wade Rawlson * Sylvan Peters * Clint Clark * Miles Lambert * Marty Rivers * Calvin Powell

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Smoking kills....but so does life Apr 23, 2016 18:23:34 GMT -5

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Kendall just shrugged at her implication of him putting out the joint. There was no one forcing him to do it, and maybe he wanted to keep this girl around just so he could chat with her. Though he was sure that she wouldn't be all too enthusiastic to stay and shoot the shit with him. Kendall pursed his lips and decided very carefully on what to say.

"Fine, I will put this out, but only if you stay here and tell me more about your business. I'm interested and at some point might need your services." Kendall finally offered. Maybe a little compromise could work out here. He brought up his shoe again and started to snub the joint out.

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Smoking kills....but so does life Apr 24, 2016 17:54:15 GMT -5

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If there was one thing Eloise disliked the most about negotiations it was ultimatums. She huffed out an exhale, obviously displeased but obliged to take him up on the offer. Otherwise she'd have to give the yoga woman's money back and risk some precious reputation. "Deal. Now, go ahead." El gestured, encouraging his process of extinguishing the smoking object, only sitting down where she stood the moment he did.

She fished out a business card and tossed it over to him before pulling out a secure tupperware along with a set of utensils she'd procured from the food court earlier - breaking open the plastic and pulling a fork out before setting it back within her bag. "You'll find the basics there on the back," she informed curtly, unscrewing the top of the container's lid and digging the fork in to the pasta salad - her stomach's anger quelled almost immediately after a couple bites. "tell me," she spoke as she chewed, swallowing the bite down and eyeing him warily, "what kind of cases could you possibly have for me? The fee isn't fixed, you know, so I'll have to be the judge on if you can even be worth my time and efforts."

the Girls:
Tamara Dudley * Cleo Leon * Julietta 'Remy' Polait * Eloise Temple, PI * Perla Mercer * Lynn Goodwin * Lilith Peters

the Guys:
Bennett Dudley * Elliot Sadler * Lance Fleece * Clay Carpet * Wade Rawlson * Sylvan Peters * Clint Clark * Miles Lambert * Marty Rivers * Calvin Powell

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Smoking kills....but so does life Apr 25, 2016 11:40:40 GMT -5

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Kendall was more than pleased when he had managed to compromise with this girl. All he had to do was put out his joint, which was a small sacrifice for him. There were plenty of other nooks around campus where he could spark up once more without interruption. Her manner towards him was rather hostile, but it was to be expected. Kendall carefully picked up her business card and smiled as he read her name. It was his mother's middle name and he had always thought that it was a beautiful name.

He turned the card over in his hands and read the information listed on the back while Eloise had started eating her lunch. When she spoke up again Kendall had to really think. Lately something that had been on his mind was that new Ben kid who his sister had been spending so much time with.

Kendall adjusted his beanie before looking over at Eloise, "Tell me, Miss. Eloise....how interesting is a case of finding out about someones background seem to you?" He finally asked. If he hired Eloise to dig up some background info on that Ben Dudley kid, Indy would never have to know that he had hired someone. Something was off about that kid, Kendall wasn't sure if it was because he was spending so much time with his sister or if something was actually off with the kid.

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Smoking kills....but so does life Apr 25, 2016 15:19:33 GMT -5

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El halted her chewing, swallowing to properly hear the guy out. Her brow quirked a bit before she washed the hint of interest off her face and spoke, "Depends if I already have the intel on them. If I do it's just a flat fee and a print out sheet away. Now if I have to get my hands dirty with it, that will take some serious negotiation between us."

Taking another forkful, she chewed thoughtfully. Maybe she'd pre-judged the guy a little harshly. It happened. But if he had a job for her that had potential to be something that she could really sink her teeth in to... she'd have to treat him a little nicer. Her clients went to her for a reason, not only was she the youngest working detective here but she was the most congenial detective in town. It helped her attract clients of all walks of life. Her dad would say that it'd encourage her clients to walk all over her - but El never ever dropped her guard totally. "You can call me El, by the way. It's ridiculous to be so formal if we're going to working out a deal. So," she gathered more pasta salad upon her fork, inquiring before popping the bite in to her mouth, "who's the lucky target?"

Last Edit: Apr 25, 2016 15:20:11 GMT -5 by pierce

the Girls:
Tamara Dudley * Cleo Leon * Julietta 'Remy' Polait * Eloise Temple, PI * Perla Mercer * Lynn Goodwin * Lilith Peters

the Guys:
Bennett Dudley * Elliot Sadler * Lance Fleece * Clay Carpet * Wade Rawlson * Sylvan Peters * Clint Clark * Miles Lambert * Marty Rivers * Calvin Powell

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Smoking kills....but so does life May 15, 2016 11:50:47 GMT -5

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Kendall nodded, understanding everything that Eloise was explaining. He definitely had money to spare for the safety of his sister. He drew in a sharp breath before pleading his case so to speak to Eloise. "There's this guy my sister has been getting friendly with...but he seems a little off to me...I don't know if it's my protective brother instincts or if it's something else..." Kendall explained.

Hopefully Eloise took his situation seriously because he really had a bad feeling about that Ben kid. From what he had managed to dig up himself, Ben and his sister kind of appeared out of nowhere and that was enough evidence for Kendall to be suspicious.

"Alright, El...the kid's name is Ben Dudley...I've done some snooping of my own and found out that he and his sister are new here, but they kind of came out of the blue..." Kendall replied. He had a brilliant idea all of the sudden, though. Maybe if he could talk to Ben's sister, he could shake something out of her.

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Smoking kills....but so does life May 15, 2016 12:25:27 GMT -5

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Eloise chewed thoughtfully as she heard the case out. Of course she'd done plenty of cases similar, how many protective brothers wanted the dirt on their siblings' girl or boyfriend's exploits? Too many that's how many. Their curiosities weren't always unfounded, so who was she to say no? If her little sis Harriet started seeing someone who struck her as off El wouldn't hesitate one second to do some background research on them.

Setting her fork in to her halfway finished pasta salad, she swallowed with a nod - withdrawing a pocket sized notepad from her bag and pulling out the little pencil that fit snug in its coil binding. "Dudley, Ben. Short for Benjamin?" she inquired shortly, not waiting for long before another question was posed, "And the sister, do you have a name on her? I can find out if not, got a friend in admissions who I'll have to see anyway, since they're new faces." She hadn't heard of the two before, so her intrigue was already sparked.

"Tell you what, I'll cut you a deal. You hold off on your smoke in this spot indefinitely, and I'll start you at 20 bucks for the snoop. Prices are subject to change though, depending on how many helping hands I need once I see who we're dealing with here. After that I just may need to pay them a visit. So Kendall. How does that sound?" El gave a hopeful lift to her brows, returning her notepad back before resuming her lunch.

Last Edit: May 15, 2016 12:26:17 GMT -5 by pierce

the Girls:
Tamara Dudley * Cleo Leon * Julietta 'Remy' Polait * Eloise Temple, PI * Perla Mercer * Lynn Goodwin * Lilith Peters

the Guys:
Bennett Dudley * Elliot Sadler * Lance Fleece * Clay Carpet * Wade Rawlson * Sylvan Peters * Clint Clark * Miles Lambert * Marty Rivers * Calvin Powell

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