Sweetie Dust

*she burst out of the studio and took cover underneath the stairs. She was shaken.. things happened.. she was in trouble with Val again.. she couldn't be in the studio, she couldn't be in the club.. not till she calmed down and cleaned up..*

*she winced in pain a bit as Orchid laid her paw on her arm. She shook her head*

I'm really not..

I'm a thing. A toy.

Ya don't get it.. and i'm glad ya don't. Nobody should eva know what this feels like..

All i want? Is Ang to be okay.. thats all i need ta' know~

*she begged with widened eyes. The same as her brothers eyes..*

*she winced and balled her hands into fists. Knowing fighting back would be too risky and cause more hurt, she swallowed.*

I have his numba' but he ain't answerin' no one!!

I-I'm not leavin' okay? I'll do whateva' ya want! Just leave Ang alone~

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I cant leave the studio! You said--

*she gripped her arms tight, anxious with heart pounding.*

Look, i'll stay here just

please.. don't hurt Ang anymore.. he didn't do nothin'!

Y-Yeah, NO! I mean.. i havent heard anything from him..

*she knew she was lying through her teeth.. but she knew the right words to satisfy Val at least.*

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Wheh!! OK!! Okay..

*she hurried off the stage and slipped into the back room. She knew if she disnt comply right away she would of been dragged.*

*she waited nervously for Val as she hugged her arms.*

*it was really hard for her to keep up a happy tone about things.. seemed Orchid had already seen behind the mask. Her smile dropped as she sighed.*

.. ya know?..

I already began believing I wasn't human years ago.. i question if I ever was..

My room, Ang's old one..

*she nodded surprised he was being .. actually lenient with her*

I-I miss him, ya know..

But I rather he be where he's happiest.. just..

Can i talk ta' him before our shows?.. please, Val..?

Uncomfortable?

SUGA'!! Do ya realise my type of work? I have a sayin'

'With a body like mine, get cat calls all the time!"

My job is'ta put the heat unda people colla's ~

It's not that kind of thing, Luc'

*she took the cigarette from her lips and sat on the steps hugging her knees*

The dancers get pelted back there.. an' if I let anybody go backstage? Who knows what'll happen ta' me..

This ain't no place for you. Speakin' as a friend..

Don't.. ya don't wanna.

That's why I need'ja ta stay AWAY from here as much as ya can..

At least when there isn't-a show ta' do, anyhow..

Sure did~

Though ya gunna have'ta wait in line, toots.

Ain't jus' only you who's got eyes on me out there.

*she took a drag and puffed out smoke slowly.*

Val.. is..

My boss.

If I screw up..? He gets pissed. When he's pissed..

*she took off her robe and began showing her the bruising under her fur that hid his secrets.*

...

Every dancer in that facility gets it. One way or anotha' .. even Ang..

She darted to the exit and opened the door fast, finally letting Lucy out of the robe.*

Neva.. EVA come back here.. get it?! Val couldda killed you and ME both!

Look, i'm sayin' this to protect ya's..

Ya dont belong inside the studio..

*her eyes held fear before lighting a cigarette.*

Shh, if you quiet down till we're outta here, i'll give ya the run down on shit.. but right now we gotta GO!

*she picked Lucy up and hid her inside the robe. Hesitantly she stepped outside, looking around.*

Coast is clear..

Home?! You mean the Studio..!

Ohhh fuckfuckfuck

What if Val comes.. Damn it!

*she bolted out of bed, and hurriedly put her bathrobe on.*

Get in.. i have to get you outta here!

*she let her lower set of arms prepare to hold the creature inside the fluffy robe.*

*her eyes bubbled open at the sight of Lucy right in her face.*

GYAAAH!!! ... Luc'?

*she rubbed her eyes and sat up, not believing what she was she was seeing at all.*

How'd ya get in here? SHIT, Lucifer almighty...

An orchestra of sleepless and ruthless nights, Yet she remained a positive outlook of it for the world outside the doors of the studio and to the public eye.*

Practice.. lotsa' practice, lil possum!

*she chuckled. The words were far from the truth. Val had her deep in his coils. 'Practice' really meant overworked nights, bruises, muscle cramps and aches, back, knee and joint pain. The silence of working under extreme pressures..

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HAH! Well, would ya lookit that! A floatin' bill!

*she chuckled as she pulled on the dollar.. not expecting to see the red and white ... thing attached to it.*

Goodness ya a fluffy possum! Cute, though!

*she set the small creature on stage with her, pocketing the cash*

What's ya name, Suga'?

Look.. it's a nice offer an' all..

*she took the card and read it, wanting to go that night.*

.. i can't stay with you.. Val has me on lock n' key. I live in the studio now, in Ang's old room..

But ..

Doesn't mean I can't come visit.. yeah?

*giggles*

Compliment accepted! Ya know? Ya kinda cute too, for a bunny at least~

*wink*

A new chance?

*her eyes fluttered in curiosity.*

Togetha'? Tandem shows..? Stuff like that?

*she gripped the pole feeling her heart race.*

He's.. still stayin' at that hotel, right? I mean.. y-you don't wanna have him here taking up residence again..

Right?

*she brushed her bangs to the side slightly and smiled.*

I signed up for it.. took me a while ta' accept that too.

All I know is that Ang is okay.. it's all I ever wanted ta' know..

*she chuckled as it made her want to dazzle the audience even more. Hearing the clapping she effortlessly used the pole to swing her agile body in near impossible poses.

she slid down slowly as she began getting up close and personal with customers, collecting $$ along the way*

*she slid down the pole and huffed.*

Look, i'm sorry!

*she pointed to the picture she was distracted with.*

My brotha's comin' back to the stage soon? Please! Ya gotta tell me, Val! I-I haven't seen 'im for a while..

Jus-- just please..

*she begged clenching her fists and taking a step back*.

I did it for Ang, I have no apologies..

*she smiled as she folded her arms looking away.*

I jus' ... i wanna see 'im more. I'm only allowed ta' see 'im during a few shows.

It's not fair sometimes..

Her body frozen as it gripped the pole. When she realized she was no longer moving, and many steps behind, her eyes darted to Val.*

I'm sorry!! Sorry!!

*she shakily attempted to fix it as she refocused on the music.*

*she grabbed the pole and began her dance. Though she seemed calm and collected, her heart was absolutely racing. HE was watching..*

*she moved to the beat and lyrics, positioning herself mid-pole. It was when she posed upside down, she saw a poster of Angel Dust.. the music seemed to blur..

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