(the sun was just setting in the dessert, filling the sky with colours varying from scarlet to orange, stars had already began to fill the sky. He made the big boy hawg seem small as he drove down the highway, the sign read Las Veags 10km, he would have put more speed into the bike but he was not sure if he had enough gas for it and the last time he stopped for gas was a while ago.*

*his long blonde hair was whipping behind him, already wind burned, a hot shower would be nice after a last few days of riding. He didn't feel the cold as his bike made it's way down the dark highway. He slowed down a touch, just under the speed limit. Last time he was in vegas was back in 96 or was it 95, he could never remeber exact dates some times.

The bright lights of the city were glowing in the distance, he was going into place willingly. A den of thieves, cut throats and backstabbers, and those were just the old ladies at the one armed bandits, woah be the man who ask an old women to leave a casino. A 06 vipers zipped by him at an astonishing speed, the plates read "C. Lover", a few moments later frome behind a bill board advritising a new strip joint, was the all to familar flash of the boys in blue. He chuckled when will the younge learn, he zoomed by as they wer pulling off to the side of the road. The driver looked like he was from some fancy clothing add, more then likely was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Another 10 minutes or so he should be at his hotel, and a hot shower, and a hot meal.

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*It was late, and the sky was lit up with all of the Vegas lights. In short, it was fun, and Cat was out in the middle of it. She was strolling down the Strip in her pigtails, black tee, and schoolgirl skirt. Ahead of her bounced the leash for her invisible dog. Occasionally people would stop and look at Cat, or nudge their husband, wife, sister, friend, and point at Cat. She really wasn't -that- odd. Maybe for Small Town USA, but this was Vegas! In the Las Vegas scheme of weirdness, Cat just barely registered. It wasn't really for lack of trying, more like lack of interest. Offending and irritating people was an amusing pastime, but she was usually occupied with hacking, programming, sci-fi, and other nerdy pursuits.*

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*the bright lights of veags were always awe inspiring, and as always the city was growing. Money was not an issue right now, nor did he gamble much if at all. Mr.Preston was paying the bills, he was to look for his 17yo daughter who ran away with some guy in a big caddy. He hoped that she was ok, but more then likely she was being used a whore or some other sex trade. The always promised big things but in the end there hallow as thier hearts.

As he rode down the main street, he saw many people dresesed up wierdly or not very much in some cases. He tought he saw some girl walking an empty leash, but he was not sure. The main strip was as beautiful as he last saw her, few could resist her charms, who could, the promise of easy money, big pay outs.

He pulled his bike into the drive way of Caesars Palace looked like a good place to stay for a while, at least for now. He stepped off the bike with a slight groan, he was getting to old for this. He easily towered over the Valet, "Dent her in any way, you will be dented kid" he growled at the younge man, and tipped him 10bucks.

Taking his sachels from the back of the bike and other bags, his weapons easily hide at the bottom of them, he made his way to the front desk to see about his room.

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*She paused in front of Caesar's Palace, checking out the Fatboy Harley the big goon left out front. Cat had to laugh, nobody valet parks Harleys. They just get driven up the front door and left there, and hell if anyone fucks with it.Rocking on her heels, she checked out her watch while the valet pushed the Harley away. Plenty of time to kill, and this guy looked like he could use a little ribbin. Taking a deep breath, and swallowing the grin on her face, she ran into the casino. Coming to a stop before the desk, she poked the big guy in the side.*

Uh, mister. That guy out there just rode your bike off. I'm guessing you wanted to keep it. *She'd stop him before he killed the guy, or even hurt him. Cat just felt like having a little fun.*

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*he lady looked down at her screen 'i'm sorry mr williams, i guess you do have a room here, we will see that your bags are sent straight away" *he shook his head* "No thanks just give me the keys and i'll see to my bags my self" she nodded and handed him his keycard. He blinked at it. say what?? he rought just as a soft finger poked his side he looked around then down, seeing the girl who was walking the empty collar.

"Say what?? he what??" *he turned around and began to stroll to the front door, and go see if this kid was telling the truth, if so that Valet will so have his legs broken if he hurth is bike. He looked around for the kid and saw him slowly pushing the huge bike around the corner, presumably to steal it. "hey you fucking kid..stop or i'll break both your fucking legs you little wet behind the ear shit" He stormed after the 16 maybe 17yo kids. He was not going to hurt him really, just give him one hell of a scare, unless of corse he was stealing it or scratched it.

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*he blinked at the younge girl and the kid* "what??? a joke?? how in the hell is that funny any way??" *for some one who was easily at his chest height shewas kinda cute. he sighed.

"don't worry kid i'm not going to hurt you..just bbecarful with her ok..she just old as you are..*he slipped a 20into his vest pocket and watched him leave*. "*he looked down at her again* "ok what is the big idea?? that was not a funny joke younge lady" *he was treating her as if she 12 years old. His eyes were a nice blue colour, mind you his face was a bit dirty from the road, he didn't smell all the sweet, mosly sweat, grease, and leather, like a man should smell, no frilly perfume for him. For man his age, he looked rather fit, toned boody, very little fat and he had laugh lines at the orner of his eyes, his hair was just begining to grey at the temples.

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You're one to talk about jokes. It's a joke to think that people valet park Harleys. You're lucky that boy didn't try to ride it or you'd be picking up a bunch of chromed parts and a pair of wheels in the parking lot. *Bringing herself to her full height, she jabbed him in the chest with one of her bright-red nails.* I thought it was a hilarious joke. If it happened to someone else, you probably would have got a kick out of it. *Now this was a guy who spent a lot of time on the road, not like some Vegas chumps who just got a bike to look cool and pick up Silicon Sallys but didn't ride.* I must say, though, that you've got nice taste in bikes. You definitely look the part of the big bad biker man. *Tilting her head to one side, she looked him up and down.* However, judging by the way you treated that kid, that's probably an act to some degree. I bet you're an old softy at heart. You're probably thinking how spunky I am right now. I get that a lot, spunky. It's a nice word that doesn't get much use, like rad or the cat's pajamas. But, anyway, I apologize for the joke. Didn't mean to bother you. I'll let you go back to checking into the hotel. *Cat winked, then turned to head off.*

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*he his deep voice let out a good laugh*
"that you are kid...Spunky"...
"hey now..didn't your momma raise you right?? what no introduction??"..."Well" *in a sarcasitic voice" "Since I AM a gentlemen I"LL introduce my self..UNLIKE some younge ladies I see"...

"Xavier Williams..."..*as he spoke she could feel his eyes giver her a once over from behind.

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*She could feel his eyes on her, but Cat was used to that too. Spinning on her heel, she bowed at the waist, smiling up at Xavier before standing once again.*

I'm Cat. Cat Collins. If I'd thought you wanted to talk to me more, I wouldn't have left. *Walking back over to him, she poked him again.* C'mon Xavier, it's just you and me now. You can admit that was a good joke. I won't tell that poor valet.

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*she had balls that for sure...surpzingly enough she did not show much fear around him, most were afraid of him or at least unsure of how to act around him. He smiled "yes that was a good joke, dangerous..but good" *looking down at her again* "i was here back in 95 i think..where is a good place for some good grub?? lots of red meat?? and what is with the empty dog leash?? *pointing to long forgot leash*

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*Cat paused for a moment, then nodded.* That's true. It was a bit dangerous. I've taken on some big guys before, but I think you top the scale. *Xavier was right about one thing, Cat wasn't scared of him. Cat wasn't scared of much. Sometimes that worked in her favor, sometimes against her. This time, it worked out well.* If you want some good grub and red meat, you need a buffet. The Devil's Due's got an excellent one, and it's dirt cheap. You can get a steak if you want it, or chicken wings, or a nice big slice of ham. *Cat too had forgotten about her leash.* Oh, this. It's my leash. How else are you gonna walk an invisible dog? *Shaking her head back and forth, she made a tsk-tsk sound.* Xavier, Xavier. I've got so much to teach you.

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*he laughed* "meet me ther in an hour..my treat..I stink.." *she looked like she was trouble..or maybe at least a good amount of fun.

*he walked with her to the door again* *he tilted his head a bit* "what can a tiny thing likeyou teach an old dog like me??" *his blues seemed to chanellage her, almost saying "What have you got that i can handle little girl".

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*She nodded. There were things she could do to keep occupied for an hour, but she'd stick to the legal ones for now. When Xavier challenged her, Cat laughed and wagged her finger at him.* If I give you all my secrets now, why on earth would you take me out to dinner? Besides, I hardly know you, and a girl likes to know what she's getting into. I'll see you at the Devil's Due, Xavier, for dinner in an hour. Meeow. *With a smirk and a wink she turned to go and called over her shoulder.* Nothing wrong with smelling like a man...

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*he shook his head as she left, she was a strange one, small but strange. He turned around and walked towards the elvators. As he rode up o his room he looked at his keycard, he asked for a key..not a credit card, then again he was not a big fan of tech. Give him strippers and beer and he was happy or at least beer and a good footbal game.

After some time of wrestling with the damned card, he was finally in his room, it was a nice sized room, rather fancy looking. he wondered how much it really cost mr preston but maybe it was better he didn't know.

Shower..food and in the morning begin looking for his daught Jillian. He set his bags down on the bed, pulling out jeans, a tight black t-shirt, a pair of socks, his razor, shaving cream, soap, mouthwash. Shit Show and Shave later, he felt like a new man.

He pulled the tight t-shirt over his much scared bbody, varius scares from knife cuts, stabs, bullet wounds, you didn't get your fair shar of scares in the bounty hunting business. Pulling on his Leather Jacket, slipping a Knight into his boot, never know when it will come in handy. He made sure he had his wallet and keycard thingy, blasted thing, he was sure it was keeping out of hte room on purpose.

------------------------------- *Cat leisurely strolled her way toward the Devil's Due. On the way, she ducked into a convenience store and proved to be very 'lucky' with the slots. She was almost $100 richer when she left and feeling quite pleased with herself. Once she got to the Devil's Due, she put the invisible dog leash in her bag and found a nice place to people watch. People were so funny sometimes. Two Valley Girls walked by, and one pointed at Cat and laughed. Cat cocked her hand as if holding an invisible gun and pretended to fire. Girl 1 looked at Girl 2, and they took off down the street. They had no idea Cat carried no weapons, to them she certainly looked threatening enough. Cat just laughed until her sides hurt. People were so darn funny.*

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*he rumbling of his harley gave him away easily as he made his way to the buffet place. He hoped this place would serve at least some kind of decent food, or some thing that looked like food. Breakfast was a while ago, he was mighty hungry.

He found a place to park his bike, he gave an odd look two girls running from the place, was this a good sign or a bad one. He wondered if some asian guy would come out saying "Don't try the fish".

He easily stood out, since he was much taller then most people in the place, so where was cat? maybe she had not showed up yet.

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*She heard the unmistakeable roar of a Harley pulling up to the Devil's Due, and of course, she noticed Xavier. Pausing for a moment, she let him search the sea of faces before standing from her seat and heading his way, pigtails bobbing with a mind of their own.*

Hey Xavier. Pretty good memory for not being here in ten years. *Another smirk, but Cat was feeling good. She was gifted with a photographic memory, which came in very handy for her chosen talents. It also provided some great amusement.* You ready to go in and enjoy some red meat? *As another joke, she hit her chest like a caveman and growled a bit.*

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