littleladylord (littleladylord) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-09-13 19:24:00

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Learning Experiences. (Avia)
As Cindy got situated at school, she was a little more...absent-minded than usual. Absent in a particular direction.

But there were plenty of things that needed doing or practicing. And not just academics.

She dialed up a certain residence in Connecticut.

"Avia?" She asked as soon as the phone was answered. "What's the easiest thing for you to get out of? That's not a performing secret, of course."

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	littleladylord 2010-09-14 01:47 am UTC (link)
	She's not going to cry. She's not going to cry. She's never going to be taken seriously as a professional if she can't handle self-inflicted pain. So she offers her hand appreciatively but silently to Avia. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ms_miracle 2010-09-14 01:51 am UTC (link)
	Avia carefully and expertly popped Cindy's thumb back in. After she did so, she placed her Mother Box next to Cindy's hand, sending out pulses of good feelings and healing waves. The little device pinged softly. "I... I shoulda realized... I mean, I've been doin' that forever and..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-09-14 02:00 am UTC (link)
	Cindy sighs as she lets the box work. It's a relief. As soon as she can trust her voice... "Totally understandable. I'm pretty well behind everybody at everything." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ms_miracle 2010-09-14 02:06 am UTC (link)
	"Good girl," she told the Mother Box. "Thanks, Foxy Boxy Lady." "For a first try, though," Avia assured Cindy, "that was damn good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-09-14 02:09 am UTC (link)
	Cindy smiles. "Thanks." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ms_miracle 2010-09-14 02:12 am UTC (link)
	She smiled as well. "You feelin' up to tryin' something a little less mutilating?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-09-14 02:13 am UTC (link)
	"That sounds like a great idea!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

ms_miracle
2010-09-14 02:25 am UTC (link)

Avia nodded and pulled out a different set of cuffs, this one made from a clear material that let people see the inner-workings. Perfect for practice.

She latched them without putting them around Cindy's wrists, and pulled out one of her lockpicks.

"Okay, gonna show you this forward first, and we can work on that, before we try backwards."

Carefully and slowly, explaining what she was doing, she picked the lock. And then she did it again.

She reset the cuffs and handed the pick to Cindy. "Give it a shot."

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	littleladylord 2010-09-14 02:44 am UTC (link)
	Cindy watched intently through both times. And then those little fingers took up the pick and carefully tried to duplicate it. It didn't come too quickly; the tumblers started to get away from her, but she managed to recover some control. Finally, after a while's effort, everything clicked. She smiled. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ms_miracle 2010-09-14 02:57 am UTC (link)
	Avia gave her a thumbs up. "Far out, my protege!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-09-14 03:05 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks so much! Can I borrow some of these to keep working at it, or is there somewhere I can get some? And would you like to get lunch?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ms_miracle 2010-09-14 03:14 am UTC (link)
	"Keep 'em," Avia insisted. "These're like training wheels for me." She nodded. "Love to." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-09-14 03:23 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks so much, Avia. I don't know if you're in Gateway much, but there's a great little organic Mediterranean restaurant right by the museum." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ms_miracle 2010-09-14 03:29 am UTC (link)
	"Hey, anything for a pal," Avia said. "Did a one night show back in June, but didn't much get to dig the local cuisine. But Mediterranean is outta sight with me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-09-14 04:03 am UTC (link)
	"Great!" And off they will go. "How's the family?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ms_miracle 2010-09-14 04:12 am UTC (link)
	"The 'rents are doin' good," Avia replied. "And Hope and Rex finally hooked up. So now I'm hopin' she'll have less time to try and ruin my love life." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-09-14 04:14 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, good luck there. And well done for Hope... Rex is really uncomfortable with me, I think." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ms_miracle 2010-09-14 04:18 am UTC (link)
	"Well, here's to hopin' she keeps him too busy to worry about you." She giggled. "May we both benefit from their relationship!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-09-14 04:22 am UTC (link)
	Cindy grinned. "I'll drink to that. Hopefully shortly; I'm thirsty." And the arrive at the relaxed and groovy restaurant aforementioned, get seated, and get drinks. "So when does the next round of touring start?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ms_miracle 2010-09-14 04:27 am UTC (link)
	"Not until October. With most people back to school in September, gotta give the world time to get settled," Avia said. "But I've got some solo gigs lined up in the meantime. Captain Top Hat asked me to fill in for him while he goes off to do some magic thing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-09-15 12:11 am UTC (link)
	"Sounds like that should be cool." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ms_miracle 2010-09-15 12:33 am UTC (link)
	"Little bit more commercial than my usual gigs," Avia admitted, "but still ought to be pretty groovy." She giggled. "Besides, if I can pack in a fuller house than Zach, I get bragging rights for the next century." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-09-15 05:39 am UTC (link)
	"Of course. Plus, you're whetting Zach's audience's appetite for your material, which gives you publicity advantages to cash in later." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ms_miracle 2010-09-15 04:03 pm UTC (link)
	Avia giggled. "You do have a knack for that kind of thinking. Uncle Obie ever retires, I just might have to hire you to be my manager." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2010-09-15 07:13 pm UTC (link)
	"Aw, thanks. I try. And his retiring would certainly be a sight to see." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)