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Ava was feeling more relaxed after getting to know Tinker a bit. It bothered her a little that somebody else might be popping in at random, but then again, maybe that was a goid thing. As she buckled up and settled in, it occurred to her that Tibker had asked a question a while ago but that she...

Shadow thought for a moment. "Admittedly, I do not have much to trade. I have some food to spare. A few weapons that I do not use. And there is my standard offer of protection." He looked at her huge and very full bag. "What you might need more is someone to help bear your burdens. You seem to...

Ava gave a nod and shut the door to change. It had been a long, hot ride in that taxi, and she was a little whiffy. After freshening up she put on some khaki cargo shorts and a grey top that said 'I broke up with my gym - we just weren't working out.' It wasn't one of her favorites but it was...

Brooke Tory, or Miss Story as the kids called her, instinctively tensed when she heard the noise. She could do nothing but scowl after the woman speeding past them on her motorcycle, but it gave way to a small smile as she heard the children's collective reactions. "Was that a real motocycle!"...

"Oh wow. You have a much better memory than I do." Ava shook her head. "I don't know about the song though. I don't think I ever heard of it." She started unpacking her suitcase. It was mostly clothes and toiletries, nothing special or really valuable. She had a laptop and some books, but that...

"Your job sounds neat. Even if it's just polishing for now, at least you get to be around those great old cars. I have an older brother too, but we're not that close. I'm not sure whether it's because I'm adopted or the fact that he got a whole lot more of the army brat than I did. I guess I'm...

She smiled. This girl was really nice. It made her want to confide in her a little bit. But how much would be too much? That line was to fuzzy to try to walk it. "Thanks. These will be great for now." Without waiting or looking for help, she quickly and efficiently made up the bed. It took only...

"Yep, I can walk right into a convention and nobody will ask why I'm not wearing a costume." It felt good to get a reaction of interest for a change instead of blank stares and inexplicable avoidance. "So you're into cars and stuff, huh? I noticed the magazine when I came in. That's really neat...

Saturday, August 1st, 10 AM "Don't forget to stay with your buddy when we get there, class!" Today would be her last class trip with the kids from Adams Brook Library. She had announced some time ago. Half the students were still begging her not to go. The rest were either accepting or bitter...

Ava followed, dragging the suitcase behind her which suddenly, randomly decided to lose a wheel. She scooped it up and shoved it in her pocket, picking the suitcase up by the smaller handle on the side in an attempt to save face. Maybe she didn't need to, though. Tinker seemed pretty laid back...

"Um... Hey... Hello. Are you Tinker? I'm Ava. Ava Lynn." She waved from the staircase, but immediately realized that probably looked silly since she was standing right there next to the couch. There was a faint smell of motor oil in the air, but they were right near the garage. The place looked...

"Okay... So... here I am." Ava let out a long breath she'd been unconsciously holding. "Say something, ma'am?" The cab driver asked looking back in the mirror at her. "Nope. Just gathering my thoughts." And trying not to think to much either. That was what seemed to trigger... Well, best to...