The Family Business

Samuel "Sammy" Thompson | 24 | Hunter

[joel-fischer-blog]

“For chicks?” He grinned, “Sure, all right, I can definitely give ya somethin’ a little harder, kiddo.” His tongue darted over his lower lip and he turned toward the bar tender, ordering two more whiskeys. “Take it like a good boy, yeah? It’ll put a little hair on your chest.” 

[sammyxthompson]

“Hah- okay. I think I uh, maybe said the wrong thing there. What I meant to say was somethin’ stronger, but uh yeah, I could always use a little more hair on my chest, I guess.” He took the whiskey, glanced down at the shot glass and grimaced. “Bottoms up,” he said, and took the shot. Mouth twisted and turned with distaste for the liquor. “God, that’s ------ great. Yeah. Can’t wait to do that again.” He said, sarcastically.

[joel-fischer-blog]

“Guess a Blue Moon, if you’re uh, in the mood for somethin’ light,” Joel replied, “Or do ya prefer somethin’ a little stronger, boyo?”

[sammyxthompson]

“C’mon man. Blue moon is for chicks. I think I can handle something a tad harder than that.” He shrugged, and smirked. “Stronger, that is.”

[joel-fischer-blog]

“Nah, nah I don’t need that, kid. Just makin’ sure.“

“Go ahead and order. I’m buyin’, boy.”

[sammyxthompson]

“I’ll uh- take whatever, Sir. You name it, I’ll try it. What do you recommend?”

[joel-fischer-blog]

“Nah, well, a little. Ya’look a little like fresh meat,” Joel told him, offering a wink before he ordered another drink. “Yeah, whisky or rum is my go to. I mean, I figure if you’re gonna drink you might as well go right for it.”

“How bout you kid, whatcha feelin’? Maybe a beer?” The demon asked, pausing a moment before he barked out a laugh. “You even old enough to drink there, boyo?”

[sammyxthompson]

“Bout three years past the limit, at least in the US, Sir. You need to see the ID? Or can you take my word for it? Cause the bartender seemed to not really give a care.”

[joel-fischer-blog]

“Not really,” the demon replied, “Been around here and there, down in the south for a while, long while, actually.” Joel gave a short shrug and ordered himself a whisky straight and took it down quick.

“How ‘bout you, kiddo? You new here?”

[sammyxthompson]

“Right off the boat, actually. Do I give it away that much?” He asked, and ordered himself whatever was on tap. He wasn’t a big whiskey fan like the elder man. But he figured some day he might be. “You always drink whiskey? I never really could keep it down.”

[joel-fischer-blog]

“Oh shit!” The demon exclaimed, his gaze falling down to the glass as it rolled to a stop. “Ah well,” he looked back up and shrugged. “That’s all right kid, eh, rum and coke, emphasis on the rum.”

[sammyxthompson]

“Yeah man, sounds good.” They started over towards the bar, and Sammy being himself, tried to start some half ass conversation. The guy was old enough, must have had a few stories up his sleeve. 

“You from around here?”

[nocturnal-izzy]

“Oh you’re new here? I’m Izzy it’s nice to meet you. What brings you to this island?”

[sammyxthompson]

“I uh- the family business, you could say.” Sammy kept it brief. Wasn’t much to tell. “You new too?”

[sweetheart-jones-deactivated201]

Sweetheart’s grin widened, he was adorable. Easy target. “Not until recently… I was trying to find  place where I could be me… Sorry I-I’m not explaining myself very well, am I?”

[sammyxthompson]

“Nah, I get that. That’s kind of what I’m doing too. Nothin’ wrong with that.” Sammy couldn’t sense anything terribly off about her, but then again he had a few drinks in him by now. She could have been a damn ghoul and he wouldn’t have known any better.

[lilith-thompson-blog]

“What in god’s green earth are you doing here, Sammy.” Lilith said, although she was already pulling her brother into a hug. “Jesus.” 

[sammyxthompson]

“Honest? I tracked our last phone call. I figured it was time for a change in pace. Where better than with you?” He hugged her back. “What’s been going on with you lately?”

[lylawaterman-deactivated2016050]

“Yea, destiny - that’s a good way to look at it. I like that! It’ll be like the old days - nights of staying up all night studying and researching, stake outs, it’ll be fun”, she punched him in the shoulder. “I think you just like Van Helsing because you fell asleep during it”, she laughed at him. He looked older than she last remembered. More handsome, if that was possible. She had thought he was cute in college, not that he ever caught on. He was fairly oblivious, or that’s what she thought, anyway. 

“Yea, let’s get some food! I’m sure you could use it after that trip. I don’t know about the tacos, though. I can tell you it’s got some potential, though. Guarantee you it’ll be a fun night. We can talk about your research!” She grabbed his hand and led him down the street to the nearest restaurant.

[sammyxthompson]

That was a first. Sure they had held hands before, but it never felt as intentional as it did now. Maybe he was just over thinking things. Maybe he was making more out of this than he should have. They were just friends. They’d always been just good friends. He thought so anyway.

“You been doing any research?”

[lylawaterman-deactivated2016050]

“Well, I have no doubt that you just stopped studying after I left”, she teased him. “Oh, I heard they’re looking for new people! You’ll fit right in. So, you’re staying then?” She felt…normal for once, even smiling for the first time in days, until he asked about how she found Tartarus to begin with. “Oh, right. Well, I needed to be well-hidden, and this was the most random, quiet island I could find. I knew I wanted an island, because it was remote and hard to get to. Unfortunately, I was wrong, apparently”, she shrugged her shoulders. “Everyone’s found me, even people that weren’t initially looking for me - like you.” 

[sammyxthompson]

“Call it destiny, huh? Life’s always got something in store for us. Besides, who else am I gonna do research with instead of studying for finals? Van Helsing was a great choice, by the way. Except for the fact that I fell asleep about ten minutes into it. Still, great film if you ask me.” He laughed. 

“So uh- you wanna grab a bite to eat? I hear they got killer tacos at some joint down town. At least that’s what some guy told me. I don’t know if it’s true but I’m willing to bet it’s got some potential.”

[sweetheart-jones-deactivated201]

Sweetheart smiles at the man beside her. She tried to read him but wasn’t as good as she hoped she only felt that he wasn’t like her and there was no thirst to him, Human? Maybe. “No after awhile you get used to it, my names Sweetheart, what’s yours?”

[sammyxthompson]

“Sammy,” he offered, and gave her a smile to match. “It’s nice to meet you, Sweetheart,” he couldn’t help but laugh. “That wasn’t a pass just relaying back your name. Anyways. Yeah, I uh- just got in. Kinda used to this by now. You move around a lot too I take it?”

[lylawaterman-deactivated2016050]

“Yea…you’re sister - I completely almost forgot she was here. I’m sure she’ll be really happy to see you. I’ve been good! Well, I’ve been bad lately, but I’m better now!” she smiled and hugged him back. “Did you end up finishing school or did you pick up and leave like me?”, she laughed.

[sammyxthompson]

“Yeah right, ha- that didn’t last long. Not long after you left, I just kinda stopped showing up, to be honest.” Sammy smiled and pulled back, looking her over. She was her normal happy self. He loved that about her. “I’m trying to do a transfer to get into the station, continue being a firefighter, you know? Enough about me though. Tell me what’s new with you. How’d you find out about this place anyway? Kinda remote, no?”

[lylawaterman-deactivated2016050]

“Oh my god, you made it! I was actually a little worried about that mom and the medication she gave you! How was your trip? How are you? I can’t believe you’re really here.”

[sammyxthompson]

“Yeah, well, had to find my sister, you know? The trip was pretty okay, aside from the sea sickness, anyways. So how’ve you been?” He asked, and embraced her in a hug.

[sammyxthompson]

“Here’s to uprooting, again. Hey, nothin’ could be as bad as the first time, right?”

[sammyxthompson]

@lilith-thompson

“Long time no see, Lil.”

[sammyxthompson]

@lylawaterman

“Hey stranger. Told you we’d see each other soon.”