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Jul 24, 2023 6:04:29 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Jul 24, 2023 6:04:29 GMT -5
He had met some interesting people in his time but this was the first time that he was a little shocked by it. "I see," he said. "Well a man who does what he needs to do is a good man and woman too for that matter. Protecting people first as we should is always a good rule in my book." He looked towards the men. "Alright, let's head that way," he said. He only hoped this ended up as peaceful but he knew that you could never tell. Largo Vasquez
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Jul 24, 2023 13:06:30 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 24, 2023 13:06:30 GMT -5
The fact the knives were out already told Largo this would end with blood spilled. Hopefully not his or Brett’s. So they headed deeper in Largo replied “we do what we must and they seem to want to deal with us very badly. I’m not ready to be shark food”. Narrowing the alleyway did help as it got the goons into a single file and they didn’t seem to realise the danger. But if you pay peanuts you get lesser goons. So going looking for their targets it left one exposed and Largo laid into him the bottle hitting home and the dirty fighting he learned growing up in a rough part of Miami was not forgotten. Now he needed Brett to join in. Brett Ravenmore
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Jul 25, 2023 18:43:27 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Jul 25, 2023 18:43:27 GMT -5
This place was dangerous which did not scare Brett as much as it possibly should have as he went to go help Largos but the last thing that he did want was blood so he caught the guy in the stomach with an elbow and then kicked him as the guy hit down to the ground and then he sliced across the man's face as a small warning. "If you leave now, you will be able to walk away with just a small amount of bruises, if you choose not to, then your bodies will belong to the sea." Largo Vasquez
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Jul 26, 2023 14:22:04 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 26, 2023 14:22:04 GMT -5
Largo took the chance to disarm the goons and kept one knife for himself giving the other to Brett. The goons then scuttled away and Largo remarked “I think that knife might be a better option. I’m going to keep this one”. Which he did popping it closed and putting it in his jacket pocket. “I wouldn’t want to be in their shoes when they report failure. So how far do we have to go?” he posed. He still would be curious but was also watchful as there might still be more drama to follow. Brett Ravenmore
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Jul 27, 2023 13:19:49 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Jul 27, 2023 13:19:49 GMT -5
He laughed, not because of the situation but just because of how effortlessly it seemed to be handled and the fact that thankfully it had worked out in the favor of him and Largo. "We only need about a half of a block more and hopefully no one else to run into, at least that we can not handle as easily." Largo Vasquez
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Jul 27, 2023 17:25:38 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 27, 2023 17:25:38 GMT -5
Largo was more than he appeared to be. You hadn’t done what he had and not learned how to use the skills you had and obtained new ones. He smiled back having enjoyed the fight though over way too quickly. “Half a block sounds good to me. Does this happen all the time or just when people want to make a point?” he posed. He kept glancing as they went but there was no further interested parties to detain them. Brett Ravenmore
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Jul 29, 2023 5:57:19 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Jul 29, 2023 5:57:19 GMT -5
He took a minute to look around and be able to make sure that no one else was following them from this point at the moment. "Not as often as it would seem, the truth is they want to run me out of business but you see I am simply not allowing it. They do not understand the work like you and I do is all." Largo Vasquez
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Jul 29, 2023 11:28:40 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 29, 2023 11:28:40 GMT -5
Brett was speaking the truth as what he did was necessary. Then you had business rivals and even criminal gangs wanting their piece of the action. Some things just never changed no matter which period of history you talked about. The coast did look clear as he replied “I agree with you Brett. We’ve both had people trying to muscle into our business and we’ll fight to keep our people safe”. Then they walked on nearing the destination. At least he was armed now and it was a tool he’d get plenty of use out off. Brett Ravenmore
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Jul 30, 2023 8:24:58 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Jul 30, 2023 8:24:58 GMT -5
He was glad that the coast was clear as they finally got where they needed to be, inside of the brothel which thankfully was closed at the minute as he held the door open and let Largo make his way in. "I'm sure that is not the most adventure you have had since you have been on the island yet is it?" Largo Vasquez
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Jul 30, 2023 14:45:16 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 30, 2023 14:45:16 GMT -5
“Thank you Brett” Largo replied as the currently closed brothel looked more like a fancy bar before opening time. At least that was what he could tell from his first glance. Then Brett joined him with the outside danger passed for now. Then he posed a question. “I do believe that is the case. At least on this island. The last university dig team spent a lot of experience dealing with jungles and collapsed mines last term. If the danger of collapse wasn’t enough you’d snakes and poisonous creepy crawlys. The smaller those are the more dangerous they are” he added. “Looks quite fancy from here”. Brett Ravenmore
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Jul 31, 2023 6:25:03 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Jul 31, 2023 6:25:03 GMT -5
He took a second and it made sense. "Be careful if you are out again, you might be the only male friend i make here so I do not need to have to watch them put dirt over your body to say the least." He shrugged. "It gets the job done when the wives are not fussing." Exes and currents did not mix well at all which he hated. "Thanks for helping me out back there most would have ran." Largo Vasquez
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Jul 31, 2023 15:55:17 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Jul 31, 2023 15:55:17 GMT -5
“I always try and be careful. I even have permission to bring a big revolver on digs. You never know when you’ll find a dangerous animal. And that is part of why I didn’t run when those goons turned up. Sometime the wildlife are big and dumb carrying knives” he mused. He was brave but knew when to pick the right fight. “Sometimes you just need to do what is necessary. Like in that alley. It might keep those idiots off your back for a while” he added. Brett Ravenmore
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Aug 2, 2023 6:13:28 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Aug 2, 2023 6:13:28 GMT -5
He hoped so as he took a seat and pulled out a few papers. Business and paper work often lead someone back to you but this was strictly numbers to make sure that he could and was still making profit and progress which he was this year and he did like that as he took a second. "I am sorry that it did happen and we were making such good progress on being friends too, people trying to ruin a good thing." Largo Vasquez
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Aug 3, 2023 14:29:41 GMT -5
Post by Largo Vasquez on Aug 3, 2023 14:29:41 GMT -5
"Brett that wasn't your fault. We are still making progress even if others tried to ruin it. I do hope you become a father someday. There are more high points than low ones and a baby changes your life forever" Largo replied taking in more details. He could picture what this place looked like when it was populated and the mood lighting on. Also active with people looking for pleasure. Perhaps it was the tropical heat that was the cause or that combined with the local rum. Brett Ravenmore
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Aug 5, 2023 9:17:37 GMT -5
Post by Brett Ravenmore on Aug 5, 2023 9:17:37 GMT -5
"Yeah I truly believe that but you can't get that into meat heads," he said as he laughed. "It's just another day in paradise speaking of when you get a free moment we should go down to the dock. I don't fish but I do sea surf. I know most people would say I should not but it's so damn fun." Largo Vasquez
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