As My Heart Dies-Chp51

Wander: [was on his way to find Sylvia wen he sees Brad up ahead] Hey, Bradley. Got wat u wanted?

Brad: (was carrying a large metal box with a handle with both hands) (nod) Yep.

Wander: Watcha got there? Need help?

Brad: It's one of their art kits that has pretty much everything I need. (doh) And yeah, it is heavy.

Wander: [helped him carry the other side] Ooff! It IS heavy. I didn't knw ur into art stuff, Bradley. I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if u could draw, bt to go all out like this? Tht's new

Brad: ^^;; Heh, yeah, it was a personal skill of mine as a kid.

Wander: Then I'm glad ur getting bk on to the wagon then :) Shall we grab a snack while we wait for Syl to rendezvous with us? I see a snack bar somewhere near where Sylvia was shopping just now

Brad: :) Yeah, I could go for a bite.

Wander: Cool [sees Sylvia coming out of the trinket shop] Speaking of... Hey! Syl! :D

Sylvia: (wave) Hey, Wander. Brad.

Wander: We were just abt to go grab a bite to eat. U coming?

Sylvia: (nod) Sure.

Brad: :D

???: Hey, guys.

Wander: [turned to the voice to see who it was]

Hater: (walking up) (wave)

Wander: Hatey~ How did the ship sale go?

Hater: :) Got the deed signed. Also, Peepers and I been thinking of...find a place for the night.

Wander: Why? I thought u already got ur new ship n sold ur old one. Isn't it a done deal?

Hater: Just...to make sure it gets a good owner, that's all. Maybe see if there's something I'd like...

Brad & Sylvia: (at each other) :^)

Wander: Oh, OK. Well we're not in a hurry to go anywhere anyways. Staying a night won't hurt. Gives Westley n the guys a chance to stretch their legs :)

Peepers: [showed up] Hey, sir, I got us a good spot to spend the night, even accommodated the other Watchdogs while the new ship is being delivered n the old one taken. Ah, everyone's here. Did I miss anything?

Hater: Not much, just informing them of what they need to know.

Sylvia & Brad: (at each other) (smirk)

Wander: N we're all gonna grab a bite! :D

Peepers: Oh cool. Make tht dinner. I'm starved

Hater: :) Me too.

Wander: OK, snack bar, out. Restaurant, in. U see any other good spots to eat, Syl?

Sylvia: I did spot a few places. :) See where we feel like dining.

Wander: I'm good with anything as long as they serve food for semi-vegetarians like me

Sylvia: (nod)

Peepers: N I could use a good steak

Brad: :) Make that two.

Hater: :)

Wander: Lead the way, Syl. See which one suits us the best

Sylvia: (nod) (leads the group)