Jacuzzi gulped. "The-the-the Rail Tracer?" Claire giggled, almost giddily, as he smiled at Jacuzzi. "You've got that right. I was that horrible horrible urban legend. But I had my reasons. People who tried to mess with the trains that I ride, and the people I admire, deserve to pay. And they will pay in blood! I didn't kill any innocents, only those wishing to harm the weak."
As Claire's eyes flashed with anger at the memory of that incident, and his mentor Tony, Jacuzzi seemed to be having a nervous breakdown in the corner. He was shivering, and his pupils were dilated. Nice slowly crept over to him, putting a hand on his shoulder. "Jacuzzi are you-" Jacuzzi suddenly whipped around, causing Nice to slide away from him.
He turned to Claire, horror and fear in his eyes. "It was you all along. You killed those passengers, you killed everyone. You haunted my dreams, it was all you. Just a man. Just you." Claire narrowed his eyes. "Hey don't be accusing me of anything. I didn't kill anyone who was innocent. I even saved a couple and a kid who was falling off of the train, hanging on a rope for dear life."
Nice gasped. "Wait you saved Isaac and Miria?" Claire shrugged. "I don't know who those people are. But I suppose I might have. Anyways, I only killed people whose intent was to harm the train or its passengers. So really, there's no reason to be afraid of me. Well, there might be a few reasons." He began to walk towards the fearful Jacuzzi, who shrunk back in fear.
"Now now don't be afraid, but I am not a mere man. No, I am much more. But remember, I knew everything about that train, including the intent and information on every single passenger. And I happen to know what you and your little gang were on that train for." Jacuzzi's face lost all color and he turned an intense shade of white.
Nick narrowed his eyes. "Uh? What are you saying?" Claire straightened up again, smirking. "I know you were on that train to steal that bomb. And I also know that with my connections I could get you guys arrested in a heartbeat. I do work for the Gandors after all. Now I didn't mention this to Nice but I'll say it now since I know you're wary. Say you'll help me or your little operation goes down."
Nice stood up, shaking with rage. "You didn't say anything about this! Blackmail was not discussed!" Claire shrugged. "I chose to leave that part out. After all, I had to speak with Mr. Splot, about this incident of course." Nice stared menacingly at the cocky Claire, her eyes narrowing into slits.
"What did you think? You could just pretend to be a nice guy, to want our help. And then you waltz into our place like you're some sort of big shot and resort to blackmailing us? What's wrong with you?!" Claire shrugged. "Nothing, I believe. I do have a bit of a temper." Nice snorted. "If you really think Chane is gonna fall for some low life cocky assassin who resorts to blackmailing kids then you have another thing coming. In fact, I should just tell her how revolting you are, and take this little operation down before it even starts. How would you like that, Claire?"
With that he was across the room in a flash, with Nice in his grasp. He leaned in close, whispering. "You better watch what you say Ms. Holystone. Or things could get pretty ugly." Nice wretched away from him and stood behind Jacuzzi, shaking with both fear and rage. She fully believed this man was insane enough to kill her and her friends, but she let her raging temper get away from her. She knew she had to protect Jacuzzi at all cost, after all he'd done for her in the past. Jacuzzi and the rest of the room looked scared out of their wits. Claire began to walk to the door.
"Now, since that is taken care of, I will be back tomorrow. And I hope that you decide to help me on this little escapade of mine. After all, what's one lovestruck gentleman to another." Jacuzzi blushed at that, averting his eyes from Nice. Claire walked out of the room, his trench coat swishing.
"Au revoir! See you tomorrow. I hope you make the right choice." With that he was gone, leaving the entire room shocked and angry.
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He laughed to himself, smirking at the building he was leaving behind. "Idiots, I'll make sure they give me what I want. " His eyes suddenly turned soft, as he looked up to the darkening sky. "I promise my love, I will find you."
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A few blocks away a beautiful girl suddenly looked up from her work, wondering what it could be that made her stop. She sensed something, something that wasn't right, but was. As the sky turned to black she began to work again, lost in her thoughts. You promised you would find me, and I'm waiting so patiently for you, but when will I finally be free?
