While the going is good

Backstage, the trio isn't allowed too much time to mope over their performance. They knew their friends were cleaning up the stage and they needed to help. It was their equipment after all.

Though not landing on any conclusions, Mike, Phil and Jason slowly make their way back out front. On his way by Katie, Jason gives her shoulder a little squeeze.
Yeah, I know... not my fault. I still feel bad though. I don't know what the best decision was or is anymore. But I guess for now this is it.


Hope's remark makes Scott laugh. He shakes his head. "Well, we wouldn't want that to happen."

He looks around to the others cleaning up. "Soon as they're done here, they'll probably head out.
I think the Pizza Box is the destination since Mom and Pop's is closed today."

"Hey, Scott..." Jen unknowingly interrupts after coming out from backstage. Though walking much more now, at this time of night, she was usually back in her wheelchair. She wheels up next to Scott and Hope. "Get any good pictures?"

"Um... yeah... yeah, I think so." Scott looks down at his camera. "I'll, um... throw the good ones on a disc for you."

"That would be great." Jen smiles, but then it slowly fades as a realization hits her. "Kyle was our designer," she mentions quietly. "I don't know if I can use the pictures as well as he could."

Scott shrugs. "Katie might do it for you. She's got an eye for that kind of thing."

It doesn't take long and everything is out and loaded. By now, the audience is completely gone, and the band is the last to leave the parking lot. Several vehicles pull out in a small caravan, heading downtown. Scott had been right - the Pizza Box was the destination tonight. And upon arriving, they have the main eating area almost to themselves. With JetStream and those from Cryptic, it's a nice sized group, and the talk and laughter is plenty. No one lets the three complain about the night... it hadn't been their best - that was for sure. But it had still been good to the audience, so the others all pitch in, not allowing complaints.

Conversation bounces back and forth. Someone starts a straw wrapper war. At one end of the table, Rocky and Jason wind up in a friendly wrestling match until a waiter glares at them. All in all, it was a fun time, and no one wanted to be the first to call it a night.

Scott rests his elbows on the table, his bouncing knee hidden from view. The crust on his plate shows that he had eaten a single slice of pizza, but no more. He watches the antics of the others, but doesn't join in unless someone hurls a comment in his direction. He was getting pretty tired, but wasn't going to make anyone leave early on account of him.


Kyle chuckles at Alice. "Apologizing for being quiet? People like us have to shut up every once in a while to give our tongues a break, ya know." His grin proves his teasing.

Receiving her question, he sighs, keeping his eye forward. "It's going alright. I'm settling in more... enjoying being here more. I miss home, but... the longer I'm out here, the more I get used to it. I really am liking the performances and the purpose here, so... yeah."

A smile quirks his mouth. "You really going to stick it out the whole way? Or you think you'll get tired of it all and head home while the going is good one of these days?"

Pumpkin

Listing to the music Hope has a good time as she sways and claps to the music. So much energy was around the room how could one not feel so alive and energetic.

Continuing to watch the band Hope's eyes drift to Scott as he moves around taking his pictures. She liked watching him and watching what he did. It was something she could see sure passion through his eyes while he worked. It made Hope smile as she turned her attachen back to the band and the music.

Standing to the said Katie takes her normal stance with her arms crossed. Being able to stand away from everyone was nice though she didnt mind crowds. She could hear and see better without anyone getting in her way. So not only would she be able to see if something went down, but she could enjoy the music more too.

Glancing around the room Katie scans everything making sure all was well her eyes taking special care of Scott making sure he was ok, and everything going on around him was alright as well. Turning from him again Katie's eyes find Jason's as a smile spreads across her lips as his eyes draw her into the music.

As the conset draws to the end Hope cheers as loud as she could. Never would she have guess that she had as much fun as she did. For a moment she almost had felt like a teenager again.

Panting for air her face was red as people started to file out of the room. It had been a good night one she surely would like to have again.

Hearing Scott talk to her through the mass of people. Turning Hope gives him a smile at the offer. Pizza, it had been a long time since she had, had any. Maybe it would be a good ending to her day, but was it really a good idea? Hope didnt see why not she just wouldnt stay long.

"Sure, I'll come for a little bit but I cant stay out to long I turn back into a pumpkin at 11:00."

Being pulled out of her thought as the music in her ears drowns down Alice smiles over at Kyle. She had been pretty quiet today though she still wore a smile on her face. Her mind had been else where and she was a bit tired, but still she did not regret coming along.

"Mmmmhmmm...I am. Its so much fun traviling with you guys I actully love it. I've liked getting to know everyone too."

Straghting a little Alice turns off the familure music that played on the raido. She felt bad she hadnt been talking to much today and now she would focus more on Kyle.

"Sorry I've been quiet. I'm just a little bit tired today. How is everything going?"

Getting what she needed was easy Angelica new she would have no problem at all. Now heading to the airbase where she would take the TJY jet she parks her car. The ride wouldnt take to long and she would sleep most the way.

Finding a parking space Angelica parks her car and grabs her bags from the back seat before heading out and to the Jet.

So far everything was going well in her eyes but there was still alot of ground to cover in such a short time but she was deturmened. Weather Heather went about it the easy way or not.