06-02-2016, 06:35 PM
Ricky nodded. It was typical of those that stopped by and it was what the safe house was there for. "I'm sure that can be arranged Señor.
He said. "As soon as this small group disperses..."
Ricky was interrupted by the closing of the door that headed upstairs. Marta stood, eyes on the stranger for a moment. Ricky recognized the mistrust in her eyes that she still showed for unknown men. It lasted only a moment before she approached the bar, leaving some space in between her and the newcomer. She still distrusted men - Ricky was one of the few she did trust and even that was only recently gained.
"Daddy,"
She asked putting her tablet on the bar. "I need help with this question."
Ricky smiled and turned back to face the Atharim. "Excuse me for a moment Señor."
Ricky turned to his daughter and helped her through the math problem on the screen. It seemed like every year math got more complicated, but she was smart and within a few moments, the issue that had been giving her trouble was resolved. She thanked him and then said she was thirsty. Ricky gave her a coke and she disappeared back upstairs to work on the rest of her homework.
"My apologies, Señor.
Ricky said getting back to business and looking around. Other patrons had left, so Ricky called to his assistant to tend the bar while he showed the newcomer to the safe house. "If you would follow me, I'll show you around."
He said. "As soon as this small group disperses..."
Ricky was interrupted by the closing of the door that headed upstairs. Marta stood, eyes on the stranger for a moment. Ricky recognized the mistrust in her eyes that she still showed for unknown men. It lasted only a moment before she approached the bar, leaving some space in between her and the newcomer. She still distrusted men - Ricky was one of the few she did trust and even that was only recently gained.
"Daddy,"
She asked putting her tablet on the bar. "I need help with this question."
Ricky smiled and turned back to face the Atharim. "Excuse me for a moment Señor."
Ricky turned to his daughter and helped her through the math problem on the screen. It seemed like every year math got more complicated, but she was smart and within a few moments, the issue that had been giving her trouble was resolved. She thanked him and then said she was thirsty. Ricky gave her a coke and she disappeared back upstairs to work on the rest of her homework.
"My apologies, Señor.
Ricky said getting back to business and looking around. Other patrons had left, so Ricky called to his assistant to tend the bar while he showed the newcomer to the safe house. "If you would follow me, I'll show you around."