Once more unto the breach...

[dark_wesley]

I can't say that I felt one particular way at any given moment as the motorbike slipped its way through the relatively quiet streets of Sunnydale as I set out to find Faith. Better to say that I was feeling random combinations of emotions. I was dubious and hopeful at the same time, wary, nervous and anxious about confronting this person who at

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[_xfaithx_]

I was just about to make my way out. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't get anything done tonight as I was anxious to get a little piece of action -- it's been way too long. I had to make sure I still had it in me somehow.. not that I doubted that anyway. I was near the gates when my ears caught on the loud screech and my attention was drawn to the halting bike..

"Woah.. Wes," I chuckled, raising my eyebrows as as I brought the stake down to my side. I had to admit it was kinda awkward runnin' into him like this. I wasn't really expecting him to be five by five with me.. not like I could blame him much anyway. ".. wicked wheels."

I crossed my arms over my chest, trying not to seem too surprised. "What brings you to this part of town?"

[dark_wesley]

"Faith..."

That was about all I was able to manage before I had to swallow past my suddenly dry throat. I cut off the bike's engine and lowered the kickstand. "I, ah, I was looking for you."

Her body language was only slightly changed from how I remembered her-- the self-assured casualness was still there, but not the stand-offishness-- the confidence that took only a nudge to turn into arrogance.

I shook my head, reminding myself of the job that had to be done.

"Do you have some time? I'm looking for a bad cop."

[_xfaithx_]

(( Sorry this took so long.. x_X ))

"I, ah, I was looking for you."

I paused for a second as I eyed him. Looking for me? I figured he'd go to B if he really needed a slayer to do some work for him. Oh well. I'm not complaining.. after all, my life was at a bore and I needed to do somethin' before I went insane.

"Do you have some time? I'm looking for a bad cop."

"Yeah, I got it." I simply answered, shrugging my shoulders lightly. I approached him slowly yet I halted myself to keep enough distance in between. I couldn't help but grin again as I watched him.. I could almost see this wasn't too easy for him.

[dark_wesley]

I frowned, wondering for the hundredth time whether I was taking the best course of action, bringing Faith into the mix. But she was a Slayer, after all, and Angel had vouched for her desire to redeem herself. But she was still Faith, and I would still be cautious.

"I don't know if you've noticed the rise in supernatural activity lately. It's exceptional, even for Sunnydale. We need to find out what's going on, and I could use someone with a little more menace than I have to help with questioning some informants. Are you interested?"

[dark_wesley]

"Caritas, yes," I replied. "Giles and I were there a few hours ago. Tried to close the portal mystically. We were unable, obviously. With everything coming out of that portal, the bar was rather short on patrons, particularly of the kind who might know anything about the thing."

It was then I realized that I'd removed my gloves and was holding them tightly, the leather stretching between my hands. I tucked them into my pocket, fumbling with the zipper.

"As I'm sure you know, if Willie doesn't actually have information directly regarding the portal, he will at least be able to point us in the direction of someone who will."

I headed for the door, and without thinking, I held the door open for Faith to enter. The dive inside was a bit more crowded than usual, because of Caritas being closed, I supposed. But there was a sudden drop in volume as we walked in. They might have recognized me, and one or two might have known who Faith was-- but most of them could feel what she was. It was precisely the effect I had counted on

[_xfaithx_]

"Giles and I were there a few hours ago. Tried to close the portal mystically. We were unable, obviously. With everything coming out of that portal, the bar was rather short on patrons, particularly of the kind who might know anything about the thing."

I cracked my knuckles idly as I listened and I nodded. "Must be some pretty big meanies," I chuckled rather amusingly, "sounds like a party." I had to admit, I was wicked excited to get back into the swing of slayin'.. being in the slammer somewhat refrained me from being able to do such, y'know?

"As I'm sure you know, if Willie doesn't actually have information directly regarding the portal, he will at least be able to point us in the direction of someone who will.""Oh trust me," I assured with loud hinting tone within my voice and a dark smile, "he will." I made my steps up to the bar but froze for a second as the door was held open for me. This was.. new. I looked at him for a second before I head myself in and my eyes darted throughout the gathering of vampires and demons. I had

[dark_wesley]

I don't know why Faith's actions surprised me, even for a moment, but it happened. When she'd struck Willie against the bar, my hands had first moved to help the man, but I stopped. A few of the demons rumbled in anger, but quieted just as quickly when my revolver found its way into my hand. They're not interested in helping Willie, I thought to myself, they just don't like us.

I turned back to the whimpering barkeep.

"Where were we?"

The rodent-like man was clutching his hand against a broken nose, blood seeping between his fingers. "This is how you come here for information? What are you, animals?"

I shook my head, a resigned smirk on my face. "Willie, it's not good form to insult someone with a Slayer's strength. The portal in Caritas, Willie. Tell us what you know and we'll be gone."

[_xfaithx_]

"This is how you come here for information? What are you, animals?"

I closed my eyes briefly before removing my hands off him. The moment he said that sent me back a shitload of memories I just didn't need.. from when everything just started to me turnin' myself into the cops. I was an animal then.. but I changed.. right?

I shook my head to break my thoughts as I watched the other demons grow more tense. I shot them all a warning glare before turning my attention back upon Willie. "We don't got all damn night," I warned, "but I'm willing to play if you are." This wasn't as enjoyable as I thought it would be.

"Hurry up!"