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[wherever_yourun]

Snake knew that he was close. He hadn't found his quarry yet, but he had found people who were willing to lie for the man, and that meant that he had to be somewhere nearby.
 
At least that was what he made of his recent encounters - with the guy who claimed that he had met Julian by coincidence, and the girl who was obviously not telling the truth either.

Now he had a possibly fake address which could be trap, and a reassurance that he wouldn't walk straight into it - easy to capture and maybe even a friend of Julian.

So, on the next evenings he waited in the place where he had met Rosalie last time - well hidden and patiently.

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[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

Becky still didn't understand art, but she liked going to the museum and looking around at the pictures. It was usually quiet, and she had the chance to think about things.

She hadn't thought about the strange guy that looked for Julian in a long time. Fiddling with her I-Pod, she stopped near the building. Had she loaded the new playlist on? She couldn't remember.

[wherever-yourun.livejournal.com]

Snake smiled as he finally saw the girl approaching. The hunt could begin.

As she had passed his hiding place he followed her, like a random pedestrian heading into the same direction. He stopped right behind her when she did and put on his brightest smile as he spoke.

"Hi, Rosalie. Going to the museum again?"

[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

She turned, surprised to see him.

"I- um... yes." She held her i-pod tighter, not sure why the guy was there, and her mind started racing through reasons why he was there.

[wherever-yourun.livejournal.com]

He maintained a friendly look; of course it was nothing but pure coincidence that he had run into her again, wasn't it?

"But it's such a beautiful evening to be outside. Care for a walk?"

[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

"Um... I have to get back- I realized I forgot something." Becky remembered that Julian told her to stay away from him. She hadn't said anything to the guy to make him think she was lying, had she?

[wherever-yourun.livejournal.com]

"That's no problem. I could drive you."

Just a friendly offer.

[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

"That... okay. I have a, um, car phobia. I'm free in a few days, if you want to go to the museum again."

[wherever-yourun.livejournal.com]

The car phobia she claimed to have made him laugh.

"Alright, so we'll walk. I might take you up on your offer - but I also really need your aid now. Would you help me, Rosalie?"

[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

"People really have it! Um, my family died in a car accident..." That was another lie. The thing with lies was, once you started, it was hard to stop.

"I. um, sure. What kind of help?"

[wherever-yourun.livejournal.com]

"Ah. Sorry to hear that." Hard to say if he meant it - probably not.

"It's about my dear brother. I've found him. But he's a bit confused about the events and my person - so maybe seeing a familiar face will help him."
Lying? He could do that, too ...

[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

"I don't know your brother." Becky said "I can't do anything."

[wherever-yourun.livejournal.com]

"You do. He has told me."

Why, he could try it, at least.

[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

"He must be crazy because I don't know him. Nobody knows me, at all. Okay some people know me, but not him."

[wherever-yourun.livejournal.com]

Yeah, maybe that's the problem. Would you mind telling him that?

[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

Maybe later? I remembered that I have plans today.

[wherever-yourun.livejournal.com]

"Actually, right now would be much better. Doesn't take long either, so it won't interfere with your rapidly changing plans. Please?"

It wasn't a request - he didn't even wait for an answer, but put a hand on her back and started walking.

[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

"No." She took a step away from him, and prepared to run.

[wherever-yourun.livejournal.com]

"Too bad." He sighed, but didn't look exactly unhappy, not at all.
With a quick move, he was next to her again and grabbed for her arm.

[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

She realized he was very quick- but she was strong so she knew she could get away.

Becky started running, dodging away so he couldn't get her arm.

[wherever-yourun.livejournal.com]

Snake chased her, keeping the same speed for a while, until they approached a smaller alley that crossed their sidewalk.

Only then, he closed the gap to her without much effort and grabbed for her again with a clawed hand, intending to draw her into that alley and farther away from any people.

[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

Snake was quicker than her, and able to pull her into the alley. She hit at him, trying to yank herself away.

Becky was much stronger than she appeared to be.

[wherever-yourun.livejournal.com]

"What the -"
Becky's unexpectedly fierce resistance took him by surprise, so that she was able to score a few hits and even to jerk herself free before Snake could tighten his grip.

But this didn't stop him for long - with a low growl he lunged at her, trying to push her against the wall and to block her escape.

[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

She tried to duck, but was still pushed against the wall. Becky struggled, trying to get Snake away from her.

[wherever-yourun.livejournal.com]

This time he was prepared and snatched at both her arms, not willing to give her another chance to escape.

For a moment he stared at her, frowning, not caring to hide his fangs as he spoke.
"Who the hell are you?"

[beckybrowning.livejournal.com]

She stared back at him, defiant, still trying to break away.

"None of your business. LET ME GO!"