The Trick (closed)

[lmcms]

Sally sighed as she eyed the saloon that had opened in town. It was the only place she hadn't tried for employment. She hoped she could get a job as a waitress or something she could never be a whore no matter how desitute she became. Her heart ached thinking about the loss of her father and bother. She was ashamed of the anger she felt for them having left her alone and unprepared. Taking a deep breath she straightened her shoulders and headed into "The Trick".

It was a bit smokey but not all together unpleasent but it was still early in the day from the side a man sat playing piano beautifully she closed her eyes a moment and let the music flow through her and lift her up. She almost jumped out of her skin when smoke ruffened voice behind the bar growled at her.

"What ye' wants in here lady?"

Taking a deep breath and opening her hazel eyes she let a caring smile come to her lips and she caught site of the man.

"Well Sir I was wandering if I might beable to find employment as a waitress or cleaning lady?" She stated plaining not wanting him to mistake her for a whore.

After a few moments he finally agreed she could try her hand at waitressing that night but it was her only shot. Nodding she glanced again at the man playing piano before barely lifting her skirts enough to run out the door and to find an outfit the man behind the bar would deem appropiate. His words had been simiple "If ye don't wanna be mistakens for a whore cover yer ankles. If ye want good tips show yer cleavage. Bright colors too gal we happy people no sad."

 

[NickisSora]

-Leon herd the bar getting a new girl. He was happy for girls able to get work. Leon had plenty of chanced to get good tips here and he did he was living in a small apartment and he sighed as he continued to play the piano. Leon was many things kind was one of them and Chivalrous was another. Leon had bright blue eyes and brown hair that was combed out. A boulder hat on his head completed the ensemble of a white short sleeve button up, gray slacks, grey vest, black boots and black hat as he continued to play his music. Leon also kept a pistol in his piano chair which he had easy access to.-

 

[lmcms]

Sally was wearing a deep green gown with black lace the corset she wore pressed her breast up and together. As soon as she walked into The Trick she went straight to the bar a friendly smile on her face. The bar keep nodded at her and headed her way with a glass of water.

"Take this here to the feller playing piano then go around and take orders from all the table then come on back to get them and a tray. Busy time about to hit so don't be piddle parten around now get on wit' ye." She discoved he just always growled when he talked there was no help for it.

She headed over to the pianist and handed him the water momentarly stunded by his good looks. He was mighty attractive she nibbled her lip nervously before rembering to smile. Brushing a curl of dark brown hair from her shoulder her hazel eyes hiding her shyness she said to him.
"My name's Sally when you need another water wave me down Sir."

 

[NickisSora]

-Leon nods happily ass he continued to play.-"Appreciate it."-Leon watched her walk off taking drink orders they soon got very busy very fast. Leon got back on the keys and played very up beat tunes for people to dance to.-"I love it when it is busy."

 

[lmcms]

Sally practically ran from table to table tray held high getting and delevering orders as fast as could and not fall while dodging stray hands. Eventually she got in a rythm she would take orders from 3 or 4 table run to the bar order them not waiting she would go to the next set of tables get the orders by the time she was at the bar to give the next set the first set was ready to be delevered. The hustle and bustle didn't phase her though her feet did ache. It was the straying hands that worried her.

Dan the barkeep told her to take a break and she stepped outside for some fresh air. Just was she was about to head back in a pair of hands grabbed her from behind trying to pull her into an alley it was dark now and harder to see but she could make out just enough to know it was one of the handsier customer from the saloon. Her feet went flying as she tried to kick him and she let loose with the loudest highest pitch scream she could hoping to draw attention.

 

[NickisSora]

-Leon noticed the waitress went missing she was not back form her quick break running out side he herd screaming and a fight going on he ran in and grabbed his pistol and told the barkeep there was trouble he stood by ready to send a message to the Sheriff. Leon ran out and got in a Ally as he saw the waitress practically undressed by the patron.-"Hold there scum bag let the girl go....no one has to get hurt."-Leon said as he laughed and threw the girl down and ran at Leon Leon put the pistol away and began to get in to a fight with this man. IT lasted about 10 or so minutes as Leon had subdued him a few cuts and scratches from Leon being tossed around as he looked.-"You ok?"-he ran over.-"Sally was it?"

 

[lmcms]

Sally sat paralised in fear hiding her face in the remains of her dress she nodded at the pianest. She hide her face in shame and terror. She would loose her job now for sure now and be homeless she was covered in cuts and bruises she didn't think there was a part of her body that didn't hurt. She tried not to cry but the situation and the pain finally got to her and tear started running freely down her cheeks.

 

[NickisSora]

-Leon held her close and soon the Sheriff came taking the man away as he held Sally close.-"Do not think that...The bar keep is nice he understands. Let me see if i have some gold on me you can get this repaired and buy your self a new one while you wait for it."

 

[lmcms]

Sally shoke her head "No no it not your fault. I can think of something. I just... just need to go home." She was renting a room at the boarding house and all she really wanted at the moment was to scrub her skin and hair to wash away the events and the thoughts of what could have happened if the pianest had not saved her. Then as quick as lighting it dawned on her she had not even thanked him nor did she know his name.

"Oh my goodness please forgive me." She started trying to look up at him just now reallizing he was holding her. "Thank you so much for saving me I don't even know your name."

 

[NickisSora]

-He smiled.-"It is Leon and it is ok...Please I insist...do it fo rme please...I would feel better."-he blushed.-"OK.."-he handed her 200 gold for the repair and a replacement as he smiled getting up.-"You go home i will help tonight until replacements come."-he said and hugged her close.-"go on..."-Leon smiled.-"Where do you live?"

 

[lmcms]

Sally blushed "Thank you Leon you are far and wide too kind. I live at the boarding house just down the street." She felt safe with him so when he hugged her she snuggled closer he was her savior after all. As he helped her walk out the alley way so she could head home she nervously started glancing around fear striking her viens sure the shadows where moving she tensed as if ready for another attack.

 

[NickisSora]

-Leon looked.-"I love there as well. I am on the top floor in room 5."-he said.-"If you need me i will be there."-he said as Leon gave her his gun.-"Be careful with this."-Leon walked back in the bar and smiled telling the barkeep everything he nods and he would pardon it.-

 

[lmcms]

Sally blushes hides the gun in the remains of her skirts as Leon heads inside she feels even more vunerable than ever but she caressed the gun reminding herself her Pa' and brother had taught her how to shoot straight and accurate. Sticking to the shadows she made her way to the boarding house. She lived on the middle floor and had never visted the top floor but there was only 3 on each floor and she was in room 2 she would guess Leon lived above her. Deciding not to worry about she went in her quickly stripping out of the remains of her dress and scrubbing herself in small bowl of water. She kept scrubing until her skin was red and raw and still she felt dirty finally she changed into shift and crawled between the sheets quickly falling asleep. She wasn't sure how long she slept til she woke herself screaming to the top of her longs.

 

[NickisSora]

-Leon finished his shift and was coming home saying hi to Gran ma Mallow the old lady who owned the building. Leon was passing room two when he herd a scream and began knowing on it.-"Hey are you ok in there...Open up?"-he said as he listen for anything else but some foot steps.-

 

[lmcms]

After figuring out where she was she started to calm til someone banged on her door and sent her heart racing again. She walked to the door not opening it not sure whose voice it was right off. "F-f-f-fine, I'm fine j-just a nightmare 'sall."

 

[NickisSora]

-Leon bit his lip and nods.-"OK....Sally is that you?"-he said softly.-"It's Leon."

 

[lmcms]

As soon as he said his name she let out a sigh of relief in the form of his name. "Leon."
Gathering up her courage she cracked the door just enough to peek out. "One sec and I'll get your gun." She quickly closed the door again and grabbed the gun from wear she left it on the dresser. Cracking the door open again she handed hime the pistol. "Here you go and thank you again it seems tonights your night to be my savoir."

 

[NickisSora]

-Leon smiled.-"I appreciate your words but i am just a piano player....Are you sure your ok?"-he said.-"I will see you tomorrow. Your on shit at 2pm....Go get your dress fixed and get a new one."-he handed her a few extra gold.-"These portion of tips are yours. I got my piano tips."-he smiled handing her a small bag of gold.-"300 tonight."-he smiled.-"Night Sally."-he said walking up to his room. He heated the water and put it in a large basin and took a hot bath. Leon smiled as he dressed for bed and relaxed by the candle light writing in his journal.-

 

[lmcms]

Sally blushed but Leon was gone before she could respond she should try to get some more sleep before her shift so she could get up early enough to get a new dress and have the old one in for repairs. As she laid back in bed she heard footsteps in the room upstairs she smiled to herself, Her savior was resting above her head after all. Curling up into a ball she fell into a restless whimpering sleep but she didn't wake screaming again.

 

[NickisSora]

-The Next Morning Leon fixed him self a small breakfast and decided to roam the town a bit. Leon was dressed in a light blue short sleeve button up, black slacks and boots. A Blue bandana around his neck and a hat to shade his eyes.-

 

[lmcms]

Sally had slept a bit late and was now running late she was muttering to herself trying to make sure her tan skirts where free of the door so she could lock it and hurry to shopping. Pulling back she pumped into someone. "Pardon me." finally with the door shut and locked she looked up and gasped.

"OH Leon I am so sorry please forgive me. If I am to get a new dress for my shift today and set about getting the old one repaired I must hurry."

Turning to rush down the hall to the stairs she almost fell on her face if she hadn't barely caught herself. In the process she let a very unlady like curse slip from her lips. Realizing what she had done and turning redder than any rose she glanced over her shoulder.

 

[NickisSora]

-Leon chuckled and ran down stairs to hold her hand and smiled.-"Easy other wise your going to hurt your self come on."-he said as they walked towards the tailor first.-"So how long you lived in town."-his accent was not thick but it was noticeable.-

 

[lmcms]

The way his words rolled off his tongue sent a shiver down her spine. "I lived in the area all my life but just moved to the boarding house a about a week ago After I got the old ranch sold." Her voice cracked and tears started to fill her eyes. She also noticed when they passed other ladies on the street they would take a step away and as soon as they passed would start to whisper though she could never catch the words.

 

[NickisSora]

-Leon looked to her eyes.-"What is wrong did i bring up memories."-Leon said he held her close walking with her as they got to the Tailor.-

 

[lmcms]

Smiling softly up at him she replied "It's okay my Pa' and brother where killed herding cattle a few months back. I couldn't maintain the ranch the only home I ever had so I had to sell it and move to town." She wiped at her eyes still curious about those around her and entered the talior handing over the torn gown and setting it up to be repaired in 2 days time. Next she set about looking for a dress that would work for tonight.