The man slowly stood and watched the other one that had helped leave the scene. "Hmm....?" Turning slowly Ted gave him a blank look before he heard the slight movement from above and a sleepy looking Charlie poked her head out. "Oi.... What's with all the ruckus so early in the morning?" Whining slightly as she had to squint through sleep crusted eyes to try to make out who it was. "Hey.... Oh my Ted Forrester you actually emerged from your bat cave?" Teasing him as he rolled his eyes and turned to the men he hadn't met yet. "As she said, I'm Ted. The weapons specialist who runs the shop for her." His eyes seemed to cold and empty like frozen pools of water.

Charlie slowly pulled back into the bedroom after she had figured out the problems down below her home. Groaning she got ready for the day and moved downstairs to the ground floor and tied an apron on as she stepped through the the swinging doors to the kitchen. "Wonder how many rebels will be through today... Although we've had a lot of newcomers appearing lately."

Lance frowned as the women went inside the shop, He didn't wanna make a scene by walking in but he was curious about the women. "Well, I was always told my curiosity would be the end of me" He moved the bandanna on his neck around his move and wrapped his tails around his waste to look like a fluffy belt.

"Can't take the risk of being caught though" Lance slowly slid his sword off his back and jumped down to the shop door entrance making his way inside and looking around for the women

"Oh, hey there Charlie!" Leo said. "Sleep well? You missed out on all the fun that was going on! I even got to kick a little ass myself!" He said braggingly.

"Nice to meet you ted, as you have heard from mine and my friend heres convo i am Darc Crusada." he said still with his smile.

Not wanting to make it obvious what she was doing, Noelle wanders down a few aisles, checking to see where the workers were at before selecting a few nonperishable items off the shelves and sticking them into her bag. After doing another sweep of the aisles, just in the odd chance someone saw her putting the items in her bag or the person following her was around.
Reaching into the small compartment in her bag, she pulls out a small knife, one of the many sharp items she had stolen off people that had been stupid enough to accept her challenges in fighting and hides the knife in her palm, the blade pointing down.. just one flick and the person wouldn't know what hit them.. a small smirk comes across Noelle's face..

Ted just stood there with a slightly blank look on his face. "Hmmm I see then. I thought I heard some noise on the second floor last night. Guess I'll have to work on some new toys tonight." A small twinkle showed in his eyes as he turned slowly and waved his hand towards the building. "Charmaine should be making breakfast by now, and if you want the good stuff hot and fresh then hurry or you'll be standing in line forever behind the rest of the local rebels." Murmuring before he walked off mumbling about new weapons.

The man put his hand on leos shoulder, "well lets get some food." he said as he started off towards the building.

"BREAKFAST!? MINE!!!" Leo said what excitement as he sped off down the alley. After a short while he returned, "Ummm.. where exactly is the free food?" He asked embarrassed.

The man laughed, "Just follow me." he said as he walked into the building and up to the kitchen. "so whats for breakfast?" he asked.

Charlie smiled as she glanced over the counter at them and and tilted her head. "Oh so you guys want some food? Well when you're done eating you will need to pick a chore from the job jar. Else you'll be paying CASH for your food." Smiling as she continued to slice up a hunk of pork into thick pieces of bacon. She stopped and washed her hands before turning to wear she had steaming pots on the stove. "You have a choice of biscuits and gravy or pancakes with bacon and eggs."

Lance walked down several aisle's it had almost seemed like she had gotten away when suddenly he noticed the women stuffing various items in a bag. "So shes a thief as well eh?" He whispered to himself the bandana hiding his wicked smile

"Well well, she just keeps getting better" He walked near her causally as if he had no intentions of being where she was and "Accidentally" bumped into the girl "Oh, Pardon me I didn't quite see you there" Again the bandana hiding his wicked smile the man bowed and extended his hand "I am Lance And you?"

The man waited for the cooking was done then grabbed some bacon and eggs and sat down at the table. "This tastes really good charlie." he said.

"Hmm... I'll take biscuits and bacon and eggs!!" He said excitedly. " A Job huh..? Well, as long as it's not boring I guess." He said unsurely.

"Well its either you work or you pay for the food and room. I think though that a room with a cot and fresh hot food is worth a small chore." Smiling as she nodded towards the jar next to the door they had entered through as Jason came in to get his own plate before crouching in a corner out of the way. "Heh... And it's fairly simple jobs. Cleaning, repairing part of the building, organizing, or running errands when I need something or even lookout when needed." Smiling slightly as she started to clean up once enough food was set up at the buffet she had installed in the kitchen since opening.

After the man was done eating he washed his plate and fork. Then he walked over to the chore jar and pulled out a slip of paper. "well guess im errand boy for the day." he said laughing softly.

Noelle glares at the guy that bumped into her, "My name isn't of importance." she shoots back, "And maybe you would think about getting a pack of mentos instead of using that bandana if you have bad breath."

Nodding at the acceptance of the job, Charlie moved behind the counter and picked up a large backpack that looked filled to the brim with box lunches. "Jason will go along with you to show you where to deliver these. Jason here's the shopping list for both me and Ted. We're running low on quite a few things that are necessary and just grab some plain blankets and pillows. We need some new ones since you decided to destroy some during your last hissy fit." Smirking as the boy growled at her lowly. "Oh heck...l don't you start Charlie! I'm not as bad as when you and Ted decide to have a fight! I had to completely redo the carpet last time on the entire second floor!"

Lance wasn't affect by the insult he was used to getting them his entire life. "Well, there's no need for rudeness." His eyes glowed with a slight hint of mischief "Well, that is unless you want the shop clerk to know what all you have stolen" He pointed at her bag and reached his hand out once more "now.. Lets try this once more.. I am Lance and you?"

Noelle narrows her eyes, so this guy had seen her shoplift, "You want to know my name, eh?" she says acidly, "Fine, it's Noelle and if you mention one word about me stealing." she lets her threat trail off.

Finished mowing down breakfast, Leo went over to the jar. "Oh boy.." he said as he closed his eyes and reached into the jar. As he pulled his hand out and opened his eyes, it read: "Delivery...? Deliver what?" He asked confusedly.

The man laughed as he listened to their shots they took at eachother, "well Jason i guess we better get going," he said as he put the big pack on and started for the door.

"Or you'll what my dear?" he said reaching his hand under his tails and as he did you could hear the sound of a gun cocking "Im sure you are in no place to be making threats" he said stepping back at enough distance where the women could not swing at him "I simply wanted to talk to you and ask you something outside" He gestured his head towards the door and walked up to the shop owner starting a casual conversation with him.

Lance was attempting to give the women a window to leave without being noticed "So, what exactly do you sell here other than food?" his eyes full of curiosity the shop owner shook his head and pointed at the aisle "Why do you just go look for yourself?

Charlie smiled slightly and held out a small map with a smile. "Here you go youngin." Smirking as she then handed him an envelope with a small amount of money and a large box meal. "Take these to this address, and just follow the map to it, easy enough. But when you get there he'll have a bag of supplies for you to bring back and take upstairs to Ted. Just try not to attract attention when up you come back here."

Jason frowned and slipped forms with a crunching and cracking sound. Shaking the thick brown and black fur out he lifted his head slowly. Eyeing Dharc for a second before he headed towards the back door and popped it open easily to trot out. "Looks like he's in one of his silent moods, food luck Darc." Charlie called as the door shut.

So he has a gun. Noelle thinks to herself, her eyes on Lance as she watches him walk toward the shop owner, fine, I'll play his little game for right now.
Without as much missing a beat, she exits the store and walks a little bit away from the entrance before pulling one of the packets of food out and tearing it open, noticing people starting to stare at her. Flipping them the bird, who did these people think they were, she was starving and she couldn't care less if she looked like a cow chewing on cud to these people, she was going to eat.

"Right! I'll finish them job in no time with energy to spare!" Leo said triumphantly. "But.. just for save measure.." He went over to the balcony and grabbed his sword and concealed it. "I'll see you guys in a bit!!" He yelled as he jumped off the balcony into the alley.

Darc shrugged and smiled as he followed Jason out the door. "Be careful leo!" he said.

Charlie chuckled and shook her head as she watched them leave before Red entered the kitchen. "This is going to get interesting as the day nears for us to try invading the headquarters." Murmuring softly as she leaned against the counter watching her 'friend' load up his plate and sit down to eat. "I agree. All these new people, new points of thought to consider. Do you think any of them are worth taking in on the first wave?" He questioned curiously, although he knew that she was currently in deep thought about that problem.

Lance casual strolled through the store for a little bit picking various food items from the shelf thinking to himself [Ill take these to charlie..maybe she could cook the women something to eat] He walked up to the shop owner and placed the items on the counter and proceeded to pay them "Thank you sir come again" the man said as he smiled and handed lance his change

"Ya, Whatever" He proceeded outside to see the woman eating and chuckled. "Your not gonna like this but i have to keep my identity secret" He grabbed the women gently by the waste lifting her up and jumping between several building to make it on top of all the roofs once more. "Ahh here we are" he set the women carefully down "Now im going to show you who i am but you cannot get worked up. I saw you fighting earlier, I wanted to know if you work for anyone."

"What the.." Noelle yells as Lance picks her up by the waist before glaring at him when she finally has both feet on the ground, "Work for? I don't work for anyone." she smirks coldly.

"So Jason how long you been doing this for?" Darc asked as they walked and delivered the cargo in the backpack.

Jason glanced up at him for a moment, thought about faking that he couldn't talk in animal form before sighing. "About five years.... Charlie is the only reason that I'm still in this city because she was nice enough to keep me safe from the troops. I've only known her for six years though...."

Lance sighed and nodded "Such a waste of talent not to work for anyone" at this time his tails unfolded and dropped behind him as he reached up for his bandana and slid it down around his neck revealing he was the Slaughtering Kitsune.

"So have you ever thought about using that talent for money?" A chesire grin formed in his eyes "Such a beautiful women with amazing talent as yours shouldn't be wasting it on Thievery"

Leo followed the map and realized that the address was on the far side of town, north of the plaza. He sprinted through town, dodging and weaving obstacles gracefully, until finally he made his way into the heart of the plaza. Oddly though it was surprisingly empty for a weekday. Sensing something was wrong he quickly made his way north until he had reached the address.

Leo rung the doorbell and waited for a while... A man in his late 50's answered the door. "Password?" He is asked dully. "PASSWORD!?" "Umm.. food?" Leo replied. The man grunted and took the food and money. He returned to he house and brought back a backpack which he handed to Leo. "Watch yourself, boy, guard activity has increased dramatically in the plaza."

"Oh yeah? Well I can take on an-- *SLAM* .... Weirdo..." He said as he walked away from the house, ego slightly bruised.

"Ahhh a long history then between you two." He said, "well seems like a nice enought place in this city." he said as he laughed.

//@ GRace i loved that last part it made me smile XD

"Yeah I guess you could say that about us..." Smiling slightly although it didn't really show in wolf form. "But as just friends its kinda boring, but no one has ever gotten close to Charlie cause she doesn't like deep relationships, guess she's used to things like that." Shrugging as he turned down a side street to take him to the rebels hospital.

"What the hell are you?" Noelle scowls as she stares at his tails, she knew there was some strange people in the world but this took the cake before narrowing her eyes, "Talent?" she scoffs, "It's more keeping my ass alive than talent."

"well i guess some people are just like that expecially in this line of work." He said as he followed Jason, "So how did you get the ability to shift like that?" He asked.

Lance smiled and shook his head with his arms folded "It Doesn't matter what i am dear. But i do have an offer for you if you don't mind me carrying you a few more roofs" He chuckled and pointed in the direction of charlies alley "There is place this way that has free food and a place to stay"

he walked over to the area where he had dropped his sword and once more put it on his back looking up at the women "As for your talent you would make a fine mercenary like myself. I am known around this area as the Slaughtering Kistune. Have you heard of me?" The smile he was famous for appeared once again on his face.

Jason nodded and glanced up at him. "Ummm.... Well I believe that it was when I was taken as a child for my regular shots. I guess I got a bad batch of lycanthropy serum that was supposed to help prevent me from catching it." Sighing as he trotted along. "Oh and the only the person that really is close to Charlie is Ted. I swear they gotta be a couple."