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designergene ([info]designergene) wrote in [info]marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-01-06 21:01:00


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Current location:New Orleans, LA
Entry tags:inactive - alisa lebeau, inactive - entienne lebeau

You don't believe it, Let me demonstrate

The shopping mart, a small mom and pop grocer that was lucky enough to survive in a neighborhood that only got minimal water damage, was quiet. Not in the sense that there weren't many people there, but that it was just... quiet. No music was playing over the intercom, customers shuffled along in a hush and even the checkers seemed to have caught the bug, murmuring as they scanned items.

This made Enteinne more that a little nervous. It felt like the place was just waiting for something. And considering that he had a good five pounds of soon to be shoplifted food tucked inside his coat, his paranoia probably wasn't too far misplaced. He stood a few feet from his sister, hands tucked in his pockets and keeping his head low so hair would obscure his eyes. No need to set a random, fellow customer into a panic at the sight of them. Alisa had a basket and was, as always, his foil. They'd buy a small amount on the up and up while he pocketed the rest.

Not that they couldn't afford to buy it all, but a good sixteen years on the street bred habits that were hard to break. He titled his head and nodded at a brightly colored box of cereal, "Let's get de one wit' honey dis' time. I like de honey." He was pretty sure the box said 'honey' on it.



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[info]temperence
2010-01-07 02:00 am UTC (link)
Alisa felt hurt by the woman's look. It was the same look that most people gave her. She was too thin, sickly looking, a freak. Enteinne would always tell her they were jealous, that she was his "Belle", that she was the most beautiful thing he had ever laid eyes upon. But she knew it was not true, he was just trying to comfort her.

He allowed her to walk in front of him, towards his beloved motorcycle. She tried to smile, to seem like the words did not bother her one bit. As she was helping him load the groceries into the saddle bags of his bike, Alisa looked up and spoke.

"Ennie, what's wrong wit' mah? People don' stare at you... why do dey stare at mah?"

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[info]designergene
2010-01-07 02:08 am UTC (link)
He grinned and shrugged, pulling the additional items he had pocketed and putting them along side legitimately bought ones. He kept his back to the store window so what he was doing wasn't obvious and in short order he was pulling their helmets out.

"Been t'ru dis before... Ya so belle de jelous," Enteinne put hers on her head, patting it before resting his arms on her shoulders, the bike between them. "Dats all it is."

Truth was, they'd probably stare less if she wore baggier clothing or heavier coats. But that made it harder for her to work with the little toys and electronics she liked to play with. Extra cloth would just get in the way, right?

He kissed the helmet where it hung over her forehead, then swung himself onto the machine. "Ya want ta see a movie tonight? I was t'inkin' maybe dat new Disney one. It be set in Nawlins, so I hear."

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[info]temperence
2010-01-07 02:19 am UTC (link)
"Ah don' know... ah t'ink ah been out enough today." She didn't feel comfortable being in a large dark room with so many people. "Why don' we jus' watch a movie we already got?"

Where Enteinne was an extrovert, Alisa was an introvert. The twins were of vastly different personalities, but they still held a tight bond, that most twins have. Almost to the point where it was creepy to outsiders.

Alisa clung to Enteinne's waist, as she got on the bike, resting her head on the back of his shoulder. She felt bad, like she was holding him back. But she could not tell her the reasons for her actions, for her fear. It was something she tried to pretend never happened.

"M'sorry, Ennie..."

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[info]designergene
2010-01-07 02:25 am UTC (link)
And still that sadness was rolling off her, now tinged with guilt. She had nothing to feel guilty for and now he was starting to feel the same because he just couldn't figure out why she was feeling that way. Nothing he said lately did anything to help.

Giving a small sigh and squeezing her hands where they joined across his stomach he shrugged and replied, "Sure. We can stay in tonight. Nothin' ta apologize for. Ya tired, is all. Been a long day."

He made excuses for her, like always, and drove them off toward home. It was a relatively short drive... normally. But he always took the scenic route. Enteinne loved being on his bike and watching out for his sister sometimes cut into his time on it. But that was okay, too. Because she needed protecting. And that was what he did.

So he took the long way. Besides, it would bring a smile to her face, however briefly.

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[info]temperence
2010-01-07 02:39 am UTC (link)
Alisa did enjoy taking the scenic route home. She enjoyed looking at all the trees, the flowers... everything in nature that seemed so strong and able to defy Katrina. She only wished she could be as strong one day. You could not wipe the smile off her face, even if you tried.

She continued to cling to her brother, watching everything just pass by them. It was almost like the world was slowly moving past them, and nothing could ruin such a peaceful, serene moment. If only such peace could last forever.

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[info]designergene
2010-01-07 02:54 am UTC (link)
Enteinne smiled and chuckled a little as he purposely veered even farther from home. Pleasant feelings of peace and happiness were starting to emanate from Alisa. No sense in shortening the ride when it made her feel so much better.

But end it must. Milk was in the saddle bags. It could go bad and he could still remember how sick he'd been the last time he'd drunk bad milk. He really hated to waste food.

The winding road gave way to the small, quiet neighborhood they lived in. A decent one, not too rich, not too poor. Good two bedroom house with only one story. Most of their 'inheritance' had gone toward it, but it had been worth it. Even had a garage for his bike.

He stopped outside the door made for a single car and turned the engine off. After Alisa pulled away and dismounted, he followed suit and went to open the door. They'd unload the groceries inside.

"Ya sure ya don't want ta see dat movie? Dancing frog..."

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[info]temperence
2010-01-07 03:03 am UTC (link)
He really wanted to go see this movie. As she walked inside, carrying groceries, Alisa gave off a small sigh and smiled back at Enteinne. She started to put the cereal away in a cupboard as she spoke to him.

"Alright... we'll go. Jus'... can we sit by de exit sign, away from everyone? Please?" She continued to smile, looking back at him as he was putting things away in the fridge. "You seem excited about dis movie. Any special reason why?"

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[info]designergene
2010-01-07 03:09 am UTC (link)
"But petite," he whined, helping with the stuff that need to be put in the fridge, "de best view is in de center o' de theater..."

He knew he wasn't going to get to sit where he wanted if they actually went, but that didn't keep him from trying to coerce his sister into giving in.

"Its de first all animated by hand movie Disney done in what? Ten years? I like Disney drawings. All de fairy tales and de princesses and de glorifyin' o' theives and vagabonds. It makes me feel good about our lot in life."

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[info]temperence
2010-01-07 03:20 am UTC (link)
"Well... ah suppose you right, about everyt'ing." She always gave in when he acted so cute and whined. Not only that, he had sacrificed so much in his young life for her, it was only right to let him have his way. "Okay, we sit in de middle, an' we go see it. It'll be fun..."

She bit her bottom lip, turning back to the cupboard and fixing the boxes around in a way so that Enteinne could tell what each box was for. Part of her wanted to say no, she was scared of dark places, or crowed places... but he really wanted this. How could she deny him when he gave her so much already. Perhaps it would not be as bad as she thought... perhaps he was right and fun was to be had.

"Ah don' know what comin' over maht o act like dis... ah'm sorry, Ennie. We'll 'ave so much fun tonight, we be talkin' about it for days, ah promise!"

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[info]designergene
2010-01-07 03:29 am UTC (link)
His grin widened and he came up behind her to give her a hug, "You gonna like dis. I know it."

The weren't going to sit in the middle, despite what she said. And he knew it. If they sat there, she'd be too scared to enjoy the show. But it was nice of her to agree.

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