He smiled slightly when Jacquelin reached for the book, noting the smile that she would not allow to escape.

Then Chance turned to their new arrival, observing her tranquil appearance. He knew she was a storm inside, why else would she have burst in as she had?

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Catalina turns to face the man watching her, her eyes catching his and holding them, almost penetrating to his soul. "Is there something you wanted to ask me?....." Her voice is low and calm, and deceptively sweet......

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Jacquelin had tuned out of everything else completely, absorbed within the pages of the book, scraping at it's cryptic meaning. Perhaps.. she thought.. Perhaps I could learn to read once I get off this train.. It would cost, however, that she knew for certain. She held no real talents. She could not sew or cook, and she could not think of any other job a woman could get. She could work in a factory, perhaps washing. Anything. ..Jacquelin would not, however, chose the same career as her mother..even as a last resort.

Too old to marry. No dowry. She'd be a worthless factory rat for the rest of her life. It was a gloomy prospect, but better than being a homeless rat..Still, the idea of getting a job lifted her spirit some.

Having flipped through most of the pages that held pictures, Jacquelin sighed through her nostrils contentedly, placing the book gently back on the table.

(*waits for Enyalie*)

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He furrowed his brow, considering for a moment, what the simplest of questions could be. He could start with her name, of course, or where she came from. But that seemed...too simple. So instead, with his utmost curious voice that sounded completely fake and obscene to him, he asked, "What is your favorite color?"

The oddity of his question sounded in the silence of their little compartment. He would never have fallen for it. And still, he smiled that knowing smile that had so irritated his father, once upon a time.

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Jacquelin did not refrain from releasing a small chuckle, but she did bite her bottom lip, her face turned to look once again out the window. The scenery had not changed, everything was still white with fresh snow.

A heavy jerk caused Jacquelin to lung forward sharply, and had it not been for the table, she would have landed in Chance's lap. Her hands gripped the edges of the small table, stabling herself as she realized what had happened. The train had come to an almost immediate stop, though it still glided slowly forwards, a hair-raising screech from the brakes sounded from the outside. Seconds later, voices emitted from outside her compartment, slow though, as if a group of men were working their way from one room to the next. They grew closer with each second.

Her first thought was that there could have been someone or something ahead on the tracks, but then she looked at the woman. Was it her?

Asha managed to tear her gave from the snow filled clouds and stood up and started to make her way out of the compartment, she opened the door and moved out of the way just before a young girl about her age came tearing through and into the other compartment where the other young girl and the man were sat talking.

Asha sighed and continued on her way down the train, when there was a heavy jerky movement that cause her to fall to the floor.
She managed to grab hold of a passer by as she fell, and as the train came to a full stop he helped her up.
"Here you go Miss" he said straightening up, Asha blushed as her gaze caught his.
"Thankyou" she murmered as he walked off casting a smile at her.

She looked around and spotted a group of policemen entering the train down the far end she had been headed, and she didn't like the look of them.
Without a moments hesitation she headed back to her old compartment, she hesitated when she reached it, glancing in at the others sat round talking and having a good time, without a second thought she slid the door open and entered their compartment, putting on her best smile she could manage, she smiled at them.

"Hello, may i join you, if you please?" she asked with her indian accent.

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She looked up, surprised to the Indian girl from the next compartment. Jacquelin wondered how many people were going to join them by the end of the trip, but did not seem too bothered by it. She nodded, halfsmiling.

" Take a seat."

Catalina, who seems completely fine with the unusual stop and stays sitting down with a bit more dignity than others, looks over at Chance and merely murmurs "Blue....". A second later, after the train is stable, she stands up. "And yours?...." Catalina continues, after nodding to their new companion.....

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~The Mercenary A-U Gentlewoman~

Chance banged his knee on something, he did not know what, at the stop, but only winced once, and slightly at that. He cast a concerned glance at Jacquelin before replying absently to Catalina's returned question, "Gray."

When another member added to their party, he only smiled. He only ever smiled, and uttered a soft hello.

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Once again curiousity prevailed and Jacquelin felt the need to stand and stretch her legs. Without much word the rest of the company, she stood quietly, stepping towards the door.

" If you'll excuse me, I'll be back in a moment."

Her silky voice did not linger long in the stuffy air, and with that last comment, she slid out the door. The long and narrow hallway consisted of at least five policemen, all of which had been assigned to check in each compartment of the dining car. They spoke not a word--at least that she could make out. The english accents were quite different to the Irish ones.

Her soft leather shoes made no sound on the carpeted floor as she passed down speedily to the end of the car. She wanted to step outside while they were still at a stop, and touch the snow. Her face felt hot, but she wondered if it was from the constant flushing. One policeman stood at the end infront of the door, as if gaurding it.

He cast a suspicious look at her, but at her request he hesitantly accepted, and stepped aside.

Curiously, he watched Jacquelin until she slipped out of sight behind the door. What an odd person... he thought respectfully, wishing he were less predictable. Wonder if she really will come back.

When he turned the the newest member of the group, he smoothly asked her name, though somewhat distracted.

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The cool wetness felt good apon her cheeks as she held a clump of snow to it with her hand. Before too long, of course, she had to drop the snow back down, wiping her hand across her skirt to dry it off. They seemed to be in the middle of no where, with nothing but white-coated farms around them.

" 'Miss, it's time to come back in. We're to leave in ten minutes."

Jacquelin turned at the sound of the man's voice. He stepped back inside, shortly followed by herself.

It had not been long, in fact Jacquelin thought she would have remained out there longer, but eventually she returned as quiet and nimble into the compartment.

Cat looks up as Jaquelin enters agan. "How long 'til the train leaves again?...." Her smile is kind and inquiring, but slightly hidden behind it is something else....

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~The Mercenary A-U Gentlewoman~

Asha looked up at the male, her dark heavy eyes studying him.
"Asha" she replied in a soft voice, she blinked
"What's yours" she asked

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(*waits*)

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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not die, but have everlasting Life. ~John 3:16~





~The Mercenary A-U Gentlewoman~