Hit Me!|(Romeo/Open)FINISHED

[queenmab]

The sun hung like a glittering gem in a blue sky, the clouds soft and glowing with the tips of its blinding rays. It was an uncharacteristically warm spring morning, nearing the hour of noon, and Mercutio combed the rough sand, absorbing it all. It was one of those days when resisting the temptation to venture outside was in vain because the humble winds and the lively surroundings called out to you.

On this day, Mercutio walked alone, which was a little unusual. He often was with at least one other person - frequently Benvolio. But Benvolio was home sick with a bad case of the stomach flu, no doubt. The poor young man could be so suceptible to being caught right in the middle of a helpless situation. But no matter, Mercutio felt confident that he would find something mildly entertaining to do, and at a public beach, a bonafide social gathering, the probability of meeting someone new or gandering at a hottie was unnervingly high.

He smirked as he passed by a row of sunbathing women, and winked to one of the beach boys walking by. The boy quickly glanced away, flustered, a soft blush tinting his cheeks. In the closet, it seemed. Mercutio laughed on the inside.

"Jolly good...but...there's something missing..." he mumbled to himself as he scratched his chin rather oddly for no reason at all.

"Where the devil...should this Romeo be?"

Indeed...he was supposed to meet him here. That's right. So where was he? It was almost twelve, and he was supposed to be there about half an hour ago.

"OH ROMEEEEEEOOOOOOO!" cried Mercutio, throwing his head back.

Two sunbathing women giggled, and the rest of the bystanders grimaced and mumbled insults under their breath. Oh, he'd best be arriving soon...the tom foolery just wouldn't be the same without him.

[JOHN "DOOLITTLE" MOREAU]

John Doolittle was at the beach. Usually he avoided the beach because of the sea gulls. It wasn't that he feared or hated them, it was just that seagulls tended to be insane. And gentlemen tended to avoid insanity when they could.
Almost as if she could read his mind, Polynesia piped in with her view on the situation. "You know, people tend to think your insane."
Yes he knew that. Just because he could do something that no one thought possible, didn't mean he was insane.
His musing we're interrupted by a loud cry. John ran down the beach with Polynesia right behind him, easily flying through the wind.
Soon John came upon the man who cried out."Are You alright sir?"

[romeo]

Romeo shined a classic Verona smile as he parked his vintage muscle car by the shimmering horizon of the beach. For the first time in a long time Romeo felt enlightened his thoughts focused on that beautiful woman he had conversed with in the confessional booth the night before, Mercutio was sure to laugh a champions laugh once Romeo was to tell him he'd impersonated father Lawrence in the confessional booth!

Memoirs of the brief conversation continued to play in his head as a film reel, she was that which claimed his thoughts for the last few hours. As he grabbed his towel and sun glasses from the back seat he quickly raced out of his car realizing he would once again be victim to Mercutio's pranks should he keep him waiting...

Sinking his feet upon the white sand he removed his white t-shirt hearing the echos of cat calls and whistles Romeo felt accustomed to such reaction but remained humble and smiled in flattery to the young women surrounding him. Romeo and Mercutio held this weekly beach tradition since they first met. It was always a blast with him around. But for some odd reason Romeo was not inclined to flirting today....he was to investigate as to how he was to acquire a black mask for the upcoming ball....he'd been informed that some Elite count had such a mask in his manor as a family heirloom, Romeo was determined to "borrow" it for the event.....but he would need Mercutio to help aid his endeavor

Looking forward he heard "OH ROMEEEEEEOOOOOOO!" cry off in the breeze, not having to look behind him Romeo would recognize that voice anywhere! "Mercutio! we must converse for I have truely met that which gives the sun a reason to shine...(explains the confession story)....so you see I need to get that mask....some Monte Cristo owns it....I swear i'll just borrow it and put it back before dawn...would you help a brother in need?"

Romeo had just noticed another man listening it seemed as if he were talking to himself or at best one could suggest he was talking to his pet....he stretched out a few fifties and spoke to the man...."I trust you'll keep silent my friend?"

[queenmab]

Suddenly, the queerest man he'd seen all day approached him, a parrot on his shoulder as if he were some freakish hybrid of a buisnessman and a pirate. It appeared the man was a little out of his head, or rather too burried within his mind. Mercutio could have sworn he was mumbling to himself, too.

"All right, sir? I'm all out of sorts today. Sequentially, all is wrong...but all will be right once Romeo arrives..." he replied with a slanted smirk. Speak of the devil, the young man came dashing towards him in a hurry, calling his name.

"Ah, the boy wonder has arrived! Tell me, which damsel has managed to tie your hands this time?" He chuckled briefly upon seeing the pained expression on Romeo's face, there had been a subtle hint of perversion in his tone of voice that only Romeo would have been able to catch.

But Mercutio quietly listened to his friend's story, and furrowed his brows and cocked his head slightly after it had finished, trying to make sense of it.

"Where's your head at, boy? All this nonsense over a simple woman..." he tsked, shaking his head slightly.

"How do you require my assistance?"

Of course, Mercutio would help him out. He was always up for that, as long the task wasn't utterly stupid or pointless and unworthy of his time.

[christine]

Sun was lowering it self, upon the horizon. Christine was in a pair of jeans, a sweater that was long down behind her legs, and she was wearing a tank top complete with slip on shoes. As she walked the long road near the beach Christine stopped folding her arms lightly. Feeling the breeze upon her neck remembering the memories of her and her father. Also she remembered the young boy who went into the sea to fetch her scarf.

While coming back to Reality, Christine took off her slip on shoes, and held them in one hand. Rolling up her jean bottoms, she began to walk on the beach. The sand was very cold underneath her feet. But she didn't mind it. As she wondered on the beach, she felt the water come upon and wash her feet. Giggling softly she began to hum lightly. Still holding her shoes in her hand and wrapping her sweater around her just a bit.


Christine then came upon two gentlemen. A younger lookin fellow and an older one. She could hear distant chatter from both of them. Climbing upon a rock, Christine brought her legs together, and sat indian style upon them. Looking down at the two gentleman. All Christine could do was keep silent as she dried her feet off, and slipped on her shoes again and hopped down from the rock. Somewhat falling to the ground. As she stood up she brushed the sand off herself and walked over to the two gentleman. "Um, Excuse me, Forgive me for intruding" she said in a soft voice. "But, if you don't mind on me asking. Is everything alright?" she asked suddenly looking at the two gentleman, folding her arms a moment later. Closing her sweater around her. Waiting patiently for their answer.

[JOHN "DOOLITTLE" MOREAU]

" Well sir. That depends on whether you plan on returning the item or not." He said as he declined the money. "If you plan on returning it, than I shall keep silent. I remember similar pranks in my Oxford days. Of course if you plan on keeping it no amount of money will keep me silent."
He smiled. "The one you should really worry about is Polynesia. Most social birds are incurable gossips, Parrots in particular."
"I do not gossip. I converse instead of burying my head in books like some people I know." Though Doolittle could see the mischievous gleam in Polynesia's eyes.
"Though It seems to me that she wants a part in this venture."
"I can speak for myself, you know. But I must admit..." She almost smirked "It does sound like fun."
Doolittle looked at Polynesia. "Unfortunately we have plans."
"Oh yes. Sitting in the parlor with your face in a book. That's so much more exciting."
"I don't think that they want just anyone off the street taking part in such a sensitive venture."

[romeo]

Listening to the various convos around him...Romeo was shocked that he had an audience...raising a brow to mercutio as if to say (well isn't this ironic)....he knew that the two individuals would also have to be included in his plan to "borrow" the count's prized mask

"Ok...OK...gather round ladies and gents let me explain"

(Romeo lights a smoke...and offers to his new found group)

"have any of you felt such an attraction towards that which is so close yet remains out of reach?...for the lord has surely Jests by sending his angel among the world of man...she is...(pauses) I must get her attention and she will be looking for a man with a black mask come the masquerade ball a few nights from tonight...the only man with such a mask is that new count everyone's been talking about...I know it sounds crazy but I promise to return the mask come dawn...will you all help me?"

Romeo starts drawing blue prints in the sand...

"should you two serve as a diversion for the Count...Mercutio and I will move in from the back...through an old fire escape that connects to the mannor...(smirks)...I used to play in those tunnels as a kid before the mannor was expanded...I doubt the count knows of their exsistance seeing as he's no local"

looking at the two new individuals "I'm Romeo...and this charming fella is my bestfriend Mercutio"

he puffs a thin stream of smoke as he stares at the ocean waiting for their responces

"Mercutio I wish I had a name to give yet she did not grace me with one...I believe she may be a Capalait but I'm not sure...I've never seen her at our parties and I'm sure Rose would've mentioned if she had a sister?"

[queenmab]

As Mercutio awaited a response from his friend, he sideways glanced at the man with the parrot, who had begun to speak once more. It was directed to Romeo, who had just offered money compensation in order to keep the man quiet in regards to the scheme. The man proceeded to squabble out loud with his parrot, which was not something entirely odd to see for Mercutio at least. Back in Verona he had kept parrot as a pet, once, but his mother had "confiscated" him after young Mercutio had started to teach it curse words and obsceneties. That had been a very sad day indeed.

"Having a tiff with your girlfriend, I see?" he teased. "Off with you then, sir. We'll be good, well-mannered boys - no need to worry."

Then came the arrival of one elegant young lady, another enquiring if things were "all right." How quaint...since when were noses so large and envasive? And why did it seem that whenever Romeo had a problem, a rather unnecessary quantity of people - strangers or not - absorbed right into it?

"Miss, the sun burns bright and the water is fine, and now you've come" he grinned. Another hottie...would Romeo fall for her too? He sure was a man of the women.

Mercutio accepted a cigarette from Romeo and lit it, quickly exhaling a steam of smoke through his nose. "Here we go again..."

He rolled his eyes and crossed his arms against his chest as Romeo began this awfully dry introduction involving lovey dovey smootchy love and the Lord and angels and other bullshyte. The plan he described seemed intriguing enough, though. Steal from a rich and most noble Count (probably one of those pardona mis...lovely) and then return the possession, because there was that possibility they'd get their asses kicked, but Mercutio wasn't really worrying about that. He'd comply to the plan for Romeo.

"Right, lovely little memories...I was always great at sneaking around" he smirked. When Romeo introduced him to the girl, he pursed his lips and bowed low to the sandy floor, his arm coming out to take her hand rather exaggerated like. As he bent low, he checked out her ass.

"What a fine young creature."

[IRENE ADLER]

Irene saw the two young lads off the distance chattering like normal boys would, and she was in no hurry to aproach them , she actually had stolen something from the very beautiful diamonds store that had been just a few feet from where she was standing, and lucky for her she had fooled the detectors with her little tricks that she had up her sleeve.

Now she was more interested in finding out who these boys where and what where they disccusing, she really was very curious for her own good, even her mother had told her so often that she should mind her own buisness where it was needed , but then what was the point in life anyway if you could not enjoy the simplicities that it brought, the contacts that aproached her, and she was suddenly missing out on a lot of things since her last little scandal.

Plus she was suddenly missing him her holmes , she needed to see him again and very soon or she would have to go on a little trip, that was what the man did for her it brought her peace when she needed it the most and she was happy for that, plus that kiss had sent her emotions for him spiraling again upwards.

This was a distraction , and even Archibal had asked her what the heck was wrong with her since she had come back a few days ago from her latest job, she told him to ignore it ,and not pay any mind to it, it was not his buisness after all what she did outside his house or who she slept with at all , noticing two policemen suddenly walk out of the store she quickly dashed towards the two boys and wrapped her arms around the one who yelled Romeo and kissed his cheek ignoring the other two.

" Just play along or I might be caught.." she whispered and showed under her bossom the fine jewels that she was carrying and smirked playfully and walked over to the other lad and kissed his cheek to as she pulled away and wrapped her arms behind her back trying to pretend that the men in cop suits where not looking for her as she hoped the two would not rat her out to the nice policemen, if they did they where ordering a death wish for the two of them, she might be pretty but she still had balls of steel and she would use them to her advantage, but their faces also seemed familiar what was the deal , it seemed that everyone she encountered had a relation to her.

Slipping her hand into her jacket she took out a capulter houshold invitation that Archibald had given her as she studied it, " hmm a ball I am sure I will have to wear one of my best dresses, and Archibald will take me out dancing and we will kiss and maybe later fuck in bed" she muttered not minding that she had to guys in front of her, she was never a lady of much decency anyhow.

Being in the mafia and all, she really was a naughty girl and right now she had to know who these to gents where and what better way then to slip behind them and grab their wallets and look at their ids, but they would be a little bit to shocked maybe, I mean the last two that she had done that had ended with her being told to give them back she still had the bruises to prove it.

"Now then what be your names my boys.." she asked them and took out her smokes, and started to light one and dangled the invitation in her hand ignopring the others in the group.

[romeo]

Hey Romeo, it's Mimi, I edited your post because only staff can use the color red, and also to let you know that the birthdays aren't our actual character birthdays but just the RPers birthdays Therefore there was no point to mention them. I edited your post. Thanks

As Romeo continued his plan, seagulls could be heard chirping in the distance and the ocean tide could be heard resonating throughout the beach, and the white beach house in the background had two bright neon signs that said "Party!". Today was a great day the sun was out people were happily about and it was a perfect day to plan a heist on the Cristo house, as luck would have it a beautiful women raced towards the new found group...raising a brow yet again.

"Sh..I know that look Mercutio...you should too...cops" Romeo had enough experience in the field considering his profession but all the same he was trying to stay out of trouble and wasn't nearly as active as he was 6 months ago. rubbing his feet in the sand to cover his plans the woman pecked Mercutio and then pecked Romeo and said to play along showing some stunning diamonds. Romeo's eyes lit a shining gleam as he spoke wrapping his arms around her

"SUGER PLUM! there you are sunshine...tsk tsk dear were you feeding the birds again?" as he tries to hide her from view an officer yells out "Montague do you have anything to do with this?" Romeo glanced and flashed a smile..."don't tell me your still mad about vegas...I swear it really was a sad panda who stole your cruiser!" the cop was beat red with rage and spoke..."if it wasn't for your daddy you'd be behind bars!!"....confidently smiling yet again Romeo gives a humorous glare and speaks..."well if it wasn't for your mother I'd still be a virgin...but do you see me complaining?" as the cop lunged toward him his partner held him back and signaled Romeo to leave before things got out of hand...as the group walked along the beach....the woman was fidgeting about and spoke

she took out a Capulet household invitation that Archibald had given her as she studied it, " hmm a ball I am sure I will have to wear one of my best dresses, and Archibald will take me out dancing and we will kiss and maybe later fuck in bed" she muttered not minding that she had to guys in front of her, man was she blunt if Romeo had known her sooner he would've definitely tried to recruit her for the Gods of Verona she was an interesting soul with quick fingers to boot

As she asked for introductions Romeo introduced all four of them in a polite classy fashion...before wrapping his arm around the girl and taking a goofy snapshot of the two with a small camera he had brought with him

"you my friend so owe me....a) I saved you from dumb and dumber over there and b) I just made you look better in this photo" he said in a playful tone...."think you can pull the same stunt for a noble? he asked....

[queenmab]

(All right so since the Costume Ball has started...are we still carrying this out as if it's happened before, or should we change the situation?)

[romeo]

(I opened a small thread in Greenwich, I think we can post there and carry it out as it happened prior to the ball)

[queenmab]

(All right. I think I'm going to close this thread, for lack of inspiration...unless anyone can think of anything else to do with it.)

[cuervo]

All right, since nothing is becoming of this thread I think I'll move it to the Archives.