We touched down some time later close to the slums. "Ok The place our bounty head will be is a bar not too far from here, Jet is still in the air as backup incase he runs. I want you to make a scene when we get there to make sure his guards are distracted while I grab Wong. Make sure it's a big distraction but nothing suspicious to alert them, I don't want any guns drawn but mine while you're here." I listened carefully and nodded when he was done, I knew this wasn't the time to fool around but I couldn't help the joking words that slipped out, "If I didn't know any better I'd say you were worried Spi-person." He glanced over to me and stomped out his cigarette as we got to the entrance of the bar, "I am." Then we were in, no time for comments. Spike took a seat in a booth 2 behind our guy and I stumbled 'drunkenly' up to the front.
I walked straight up to the bar and climbed up on it before slapping the bartender right across the cheek. "You BASTARD!" I shouted drawing peoples attention even more then the echoing sound of a slap did. "I cant believe you cheated on me with that! That hussy!" From the corner of my eye I saw Wong Loo whisper something to his bodyguard and the hired muscle made his way over. "How could you-" I stole a glance at his ID. "Benny! I thought you loved me! Did all those nights mean nothing to you? Was I just entertainment! Was that it?" Spike quietly dragged Wong out and I ended it quickly. "That's it we're over, don't bother calling me." after that I turned and walked out with my head bowed.
I met Spike back at the ship where he had Wong tied up. "Nice improv. I'd reeealy hate to get on your bad side. With that slap and the pranks you could pull you'd make life hell for anyone on your badlist." I grinned my normal cheery grin and we walked our bounty head to the station. "Ok 200,000 split between the two of us since Jet wasn't needed. Watch out meat here I come!" I knew Spikes money would go fast on food and smokes. I only needed it for the latter so mine will probably last longer, also taking into account the fact that I don't smoke as much as him. Really they didn't know I smoked at all, Jet would kill me. Once back in the safely of the Bebop we crashed into our usual positions. Spike on the yellow couch, Jet taking care of his bonsais, Faye on the stairs moaning about her luck and Ein and I on Tomato.
I was backing up my programs and information so I could terminate the computer in a hurry. A precaution I found necessary now that the Red Dragon was back in my mind. The whole thing was giving me a headache and I decided it was time for a smoke. I faked a yawn and turned off Tomato, "Night Spike-spike! Let's go to bed Ein." I went off in the direction off my room before going to the hangar and pulling out a cigarette and lighter. I know I'm only 19but with the job we have on the Bebop I consider it a necessary evil. I was about half done with the cancer stick and feeling much better than I had before when a voice whispered a 'Boo!' in my ear, I nearly choked in surprise. I turned to see Spike, not even bothering to try to hide the cigarette since I knew he'd already seen.
He sat next to me casually, "Dunhill huh?" he asked not seeming mad or bothered. "Uh, yea. Lucky strikes?" I asked back referring to his. "Yea." we sat in silence for a while just smoking and relaxing. "Those will kill you, you know?" he commented once more. It made me laugh, just a bit. "Your one to talk, plus we'll all die sooner or later why not enjoy life while it lasts? At least I'll be able to but them legally in a few weeks.(pretend smoking age is 20 ok?)" He looked a little surprised at my answer, probably not expecting me to say something like that, but I'm not the old innocent Ed not by a long shot. Sure I still acted childishly but that was just for fun mostly. I guess it's time to show them that.
"Well, I'm going to bed for real this time. Goodnight Spike..-person." I knew he knew the last part was deliberate and he smirked. "You sure you're not going off drinking this time?" he joked. "Heh nah. I'll invite you next time I do though." I kept my tone semi-serious to keep him guessing if I meant it or not. Satisfied that he was fine with knowing I wasn't a kid anymore I went to my room and crashed.
