acidicloveofcoffee:

shadowofacowboy started following you

“Now here’s a sight for old eyes. You old Coyote! What have you been up to!”

Well now.  Howdy, Diego.  Mighty pleased to see ya again.

detectiveangelstarr-deactivated asked: "Hey Cowboy~" The ever so playful Angel decided to follow through with what she said she would. Her finger rested under his chin. Her lips pressed against his. After a sweet moment, Miss Starr pulled away. "You can thank Kristoph."

(( RECEIVE AN ANSWER, TEN MILLION YEARS LATER sorry sorry sorry ))

Once again, Neil was surprised by yet another kiss from Angel.  It would never cease to amaze him just how soft she felt against him.  And Kristoph?  What did he had to do with anything.

Ah, hell with it, he figured, why question it as he flashed a grin to the detective.

“Much appreciated to ya anyway, Angel darlin’.”

torkie10:

shadowofacowboy:

[Neil finished his drink and poured himself another as well, mulling over his words, shaking his head when he mentioned the cell phone.]

Don’t worry about it, partner, ya had to deal with it yourself, like a man does.

…

So the man ya used to be is gone.  Findin’ a new purpose in life - hell, a new life period - ain’t exactly easy, ‘specially since that’s been everythin’ ya know.

Well… in a sense, yes.

It’s not like I’ve lost my memory or abandoned my past. But I have let it go.

It’s really helped me. It’s not an immediate COMPLETE improvement, but like I said… it did really help.

I don’t know what I’ll do now. I plan to volunteer at the hospital every few days or so.

…Other than that, I wanted to watch some of my friends at what they do best.

…Including you. Thought I might ask before showing up haunting the gallery and watching you with judging eyes. </half teasing>

[Neil chuckled, sipping at his fresh drink.]

By all means, if’n ya wanna see how things work.  What ya plannin’ on doin’, just observin’?  Thinkin’ of becomin’ a stenographer or somethin’?

(via scarredreflection)

torkie10:

shadowofacowboy:

[Neil turned over the USB device his hands, making note to check the contents later on that evening.  His look shot upward when Kristoph mentioned where he went.]

… … …

An’ what did ya find, partner?

What do you think I found, Prosecutor Marshall?

Old memories lurking in the shadows, the aura of Death just as heavy there as the last days I lived. It’s like nothing has changed at all, just new faces there, waiting to die. Hell, I even recognized most of the guards and some of the inmates. I was invisible and intangible the whole time, of course… but it was like a bleak dream with a dull aura of acceptance, just waiting to die.

[He was silent for a while and then shook his head.]

…But I had realized on the road, on the way there… that I needed to let it go.

My problem had been that I didn’t know when to let go. I dedicated my life to my hopes and dreams, ja? I sacrificed much, it meant everything to me.

But just as I had taken everything from others, so too was everything taken from me.

I had been holding onto those dreams, as broken as they were. I didn’t want to throw away all that I had been my entire life. But there was nothing there anymore… it was all gone. I was left holding on to only loss… and that is why it was driving like nails of pain into my heart, to the point of almost making me mad.

Going there, I just felt a sense of emptiness and final defeat. Nothing can change the past now. Nothing can make it better.

That way of life is dead.

[He poured himself some more drink.]

It left me rather sore. I feel a bit lost now.

It’s definitely an improvement from being psychologically trapped in that godawful chamber of poison, though. I feel like I’m finally moving on. I’m glad I went… and I apologize for forgetting my cell phone. I got back to you as soon as I could once I returned.

[Neil finished his drink and poured himself another as well, mulling over his words, shaking his head when he mentioned the cell phone.]

Don’t worry about it, partner, ya had to deal with it yourself, like a man does.

…

So the man ya used to be is gone.  Findin’ a new purpose in life - hell, a new life period - ain’t exactly easy, ‘specially since that’s been everythin’ ya know.

(via scarredreflection)

torkie10:

shadowofacowboy:

[Neil sipped slowly at his drink.]

That I did, partner.  Honestly, it sounds like the guy’s more than a little off his horse, but if’n ya wanna go about settin’ up a restrainin’ order, I can get that taken care of right away.

[Kristoph handed over a USB key and gestured to a laptop.]

Ten visits to my residence demanding money in just over two weeks, Neil. It’s getting more than a little disturbing; it’s scaring a number of my friends and I’m getting concerned as to what could happen. You can see for yourself; the footage is on the jump drive. The Ambassador has security cameras on the premises, always has.

[The USB key contains security footage from the following encounters:

http://zak-gramarye.tumblr.com/post/19615083054/torkie10-zak-gramarye-what-makes-you-say-that
http://torkie10.tumblr.com/post/19868450051/hey-you-there-if-i-recall-you-still-owe-me-fifty
http://torkie10.tumblr.com/post/19872715439/youre-not-the-chick-from-before-ha-ha-are-you-her
http://torkie10.tumblr.com/post/19924750831/soooo-my-money-where-is-it
http://torkie10.tumblr.com/post/20008346291/hey-also-do-you-have-my-money-yet-tick-tock-tick
http://torkie10.tumblr.com/post/20107499341/oi-blondie-wheres-the-money-ive-met-hobos-who-are
http://torkie10.tumblr.com/post/20289716282/this-is-starting-to-get-a-little-silly-missy-wheres
http://torkie10.tumblr.com/post/20448762940/my-money-where-is-it-really-ive-never-met-such-a
http://torkie10.tumblr.com/post/20509881755/hey-toots-so-my-money-you-got-it-yet-haha
http://torkie10.tumblr.com/post/20573485725/hey-hey-so-wheres-my-money ]

What you don’t know is that after you left and I fell asleep… I fell asleep for days. Deep Sleep… a restorative kind of altered state of being spirits go through, at the risk of not waking up. I almost didn’t come back, I was just so worn out.

After I woke up, I was having emotional difficulties. …As in, a hard time feeling emotion. That really bothered me… even in a few mood swings, I felt disconnected. I decided I needed to get out of town and reflect, try and let go of the past so that I wouldn’t still be slave to it.

So I went north to the only place I could think of…

[He looked Neil right in the eyes.]

San Quentin.

[Neil turned over the USB device his hands, making note to check the contents later on that evening.  His look shot upward when Kristoph mentioned where he went.]

… … …

An’ what did ya find, partner?

(via scarredreflection)

torkie10:

shadowofacowboy:

Right as rain, partner.  Back in the saddle and movin’ things right along.

Though I still ain’t been able to get hold of Jake.

[Kristoph frowned slightly. It seemed like no one had heard from Jake in a long time. If only he knew the aura better….]

I’m sorry to hear you haven’t been able to get ahold of your brother. I know what that’s like…. When I first woke up, I wasn’t allowed to see Klavier after the first meeting until… what was it, half a year later? It was hard.

[After they both settled down, he brought out some drinks for them to share. He sighed and leaned back in his chair to the point where it reclined, putting a hand over his eyes.]

I think the last time I talked to you was while I was breaking down after a visit from Zak, right? A few weeks ago or something. Did you get my second text that I sent recently?

[Neil sipped slowly at his drink.]

That I did, partner.  Honestly, it sounds like the guy’s more than a little off his horse, but if’n ya wanna go about settin’ up a restrainin’ order, I can get that taken care of right away.

(via scarredreflection)

torkie10:

shadowofacowboy:

Thankya kindly, partner.  Good to see ya, too.  Glad ta see ya home safe an’ sound after ya up and left.

Ahaha…

[Kristoph gave a sheepish grin.]

I apologize about that. It was all rather sudden. I’ll tell you all about it once you get settled. I trust things have gone well for you lately, at least?

Right as rain, partner.  Back in the saddle and movin’ things right along.

Though I still ain’t been able to get hold of Jake.

(via scarredreflection)

torkie10

shadowofacowboy:

[Still without a car, Neil exits the taxi outside Kristoph’s place - at least he HOPED it was still Kristoph’s place.  Dusting his lapels, he strolled briskly up to the door and knocked several times.]

[Kristoph answered the door tentatively after a few moments. He relaxed significantly when he saw it was Neil. He smiled with relief and opened the door wider.]

Neil! It’s great to see you again. Do come on in.

Thankya kindly, partner.  Good to see ya, too.  Glad ta see ya home safe an’ sound after ya up and left.

kyoukaichinotani:

shadowofacowboy:

kyoukaichinotani:

shadowofacowboy:

Welp, it’s mighty hectic ‘round these parts, darlin’, can get to ya if you’re away from it for too long.

“Sometimes…..It can make you feel like you’re drowning…..”

Fair ‘nuff point, darlin’.  I’m just meanin’ that if ya get used to it, can be a strange feelin’ to not have it around.

“I’ve grown spoiled it seems…I think I’d miss you both when you guys move out.” 

Mighty big place, darlin’.  Can’t imagine why anyone would want to be alone in it.

(via detectiveangelstarr-deactivated)

kyoukaichinotani:

shadowofacowboy:

Welp, it’s mighty hectic ‘round these parts, darlin’, can get to ya if you’re away from it for too long.

“Sometimes…..It can make you feel like you’re drowning…..”

Fair ‘nuff point, darlin’.  I’m just meanin’ that if ya get used to it, can be a strange feelin’ to not have it around.

(via detectiveangelstarr-deactivated)