Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:21:32 AM)
(This user has entered Blackston Acres) (IP = 88.69.221.166)

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 5:22:03 AM)
(This user has entered Blackston Acres) (IP = 68.10.157.235)

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:24:12 AM)
*The paved road gives way to graveled as the heavy foliage seems to take over. To the left of the road you see a river or turnpike of some sort and to the left.... only lots and lots of trees. As you continue to follow the road, it eventually opens up to 2 houses 1 is a doublewide trailer the other... pushed against the treeline is a small log cabin, but with modern amenities*

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 5:26:42 AM)
The girl parks her car. She shivers in the cooler air further from the city. She reaches into the back seat of her car and tugs out a black hoodie that she tugs over her shoudlers. She smiles and gave a glance around. "Not bad, Dante." she admits.

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:27:59 AM)
*nods at Elin* Please stay on the path *Dante indicates a stone path that leads toward the two buildings* Yeah it's been in the family for centuries... the land that is.... it used to be over a 100 acres... only 10 now.

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 5:30:01 AM)
She nods, "I wouldn't know anything about that. I've always lived in an apartment or a townhome."

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 5:30:20 AM)
"I kind of like the thought of living with no one above or below me."

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:30:58 AM)
I'm only able to pay the property taxes because of my work.... but with a renter that may help. *Indicates cabin toward the south* This is it... it's a 1 bedroom house, nothing fancy, and it's already furnished.... but I don't mind if you change things up a bit.... if you don't want any of the furniture just tell me and we can move it to the storage house *Arrives at door and opens it... letting her enter first *

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:31:42 AM)
(If you choose to take it, you can design the inside however you like but it's got 1 bedroom, a bathroom, smaller kitchen area, living room, and pantry)

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:33:31 AM)
I was planning on renting it for 500 a month, but we could make other arrangements if you want. *thinks about the security of the estate*

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 5:35:45 AM)
She moves ahead of him and glances around. "I think that sounds reasonable. I have a job." She promised. "Does it include utilities? Electricity, Trash Removal, Water?" Of course she would provide her own internet and cable.

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 5:36:50 AM)
She gave a glance, ".... other arrangements? I'd almost think you were propositioning me. My landlord wouldn't proposition me, would he?" She gave him a bright and teasing smile.

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:38:20 AM)
*chuckles* No.... no... nothing like that *ponders having a relationship with this woman* but I spend a good bit of time maintaining the security here.... occasionally we have poachers on the land.... *points toward the woodline* They come in hunting gators and whatnot

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:39:16 AM)
The utilities are separate.... but if you'd be willing to help me out once every 2 weeks with... maintaining security.... I'd knock off the utility expenses

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:40:33 AM)
*Ponders whether he should trust her or not.... better wait till she signs the contract before I give her the locations of my traps and cameras*

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 5:41:13 AM)
"How could I help you?" She seemed curious. "I'm not a great shot or anything."

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:44:29 AM)
*Chuckles again* No no need for anything like that... I prefer natural protection... *points toward the woodline* In order to keep the poachers away from my land... I've placed several bear traps in choice locations... pretty much everywhere except the thickest brush.... I've got several security cameras.... and once a week I put raw meat in the river that borders my property.... gets the gators here.... lots of em... so no poachers shoudl come that way without getting their asses eaten. That's where you would come in... I'd just need you to chuck some meat into the river once every 2 weeks... you could use the boat or walk the edge.... but I'd suggest the boat.

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:45:12 AM)
Don't worry it's not dangerous as long as you stay in the boat

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 5:47:14 AM)
She nods, "I can do that. I'm not really afraid or anything. They need to be fed too, I guess." She seemed to think, "I won't be in danger, will I?" Her wide eyes meet Dante's. "I'm not afraid but I've always lived in the city. My mama, she always rented the cheapest apartments she could find. There were no... woods or anything where I'm from. My sister would freak if she didn't think I was safe. I want to feel safe too."

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:48:35 AM)
Honestly, this place is about as safe as you can get.... use the main entrance and stay out of the woodline... and your right as rain.

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 5:49:44 AM)
She nods. "Okay. I kind of like it. It's... rustic." She smiles. "Do you have a rental agreement?"

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:50:03 AM)
(omg i gotta show you my house lol)

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 5:50:26 AM)
"I'd like to look over it. I know Selma will want to read it. I'd really appreciate it if I could take a copy with me. I should be ready to sign within a few days..." She shifts her bag, and gives a glance around the little cabin.

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:51:19 AM)
*nods twice* yeah just follow me over to my place... I don't got one on me cause I wasn't expecting to let the place out so early.... *leads her over toward his house then pauses* Selma? I thought it would be just you.

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:51:25 AM)
(brewing coffee)

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 5:52:06 AM)
"No, no. Just me. She will live in our old apartment with her boyfriend."

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 5:52:14 AM)
"She's my older sister. She is a little overprotective."

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:56:08 AM)
*Nods twice then opens the door*

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 5:56:27 AM)
(roll your perception plus investigation and i'll tell you waht you see)

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:01:24 AM)
*You see a modest living room. A wraparound bookshelf lines 2 walls. Along the 3rd wall is a door a TV stand and a computer desk. 4th wall just has a couch and a lazyboy recliner in the corner* (thats the basic look... depending upon your roll - please post btw. I'll tell you what else you see)

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:04:42 AM)
She begins to glance around. "This is nice. Do you live alone?" She turns a questioning gaze toward Dante.

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:05:37 AM)
(with 2 successes you notice several thick cable wires leading out from the computer out the window, you also can see that the bookshelf houses a significant amount of National Geographic magazines, history books and a smaller assortment of religious and occult books)

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:06:42 AM)
Yeah... I live alone... I'm the last living Blackston... and considering my work.... I haven't had the time for a relationship *sighs inwardly*

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:08:12 AM)
*indicates the couch* Have a seat... I'll bring out the rental agreement... *blinks* Oh where are my manners... would you like some Caramel Latte Machiatto?

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:10:48 AM)
"I would love one." She moved to take a seat on the sofa, settling herself and growing comfortable.

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:14:52 AM)
*Dante pulls out the rental agreement from a shelf and hands it to her while he begins brewing the drinks *Rental Agreement: 80 Square meter cabin, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, furnished. Utility payments of 150 a month, optional grounds maintenance to negate utility payments. Pets allowed though must be on leash when outside. Furnishings can be removed at renter's discretion and can be stored in the storage house. Standard wear and tear policy. When you move out the place must look the same as when you moved in. Property outside of mowed area is off limits. No more than 2 guests are allowed to stay the night without owner approval.... same goes for parties. Use of boat included.

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:15:59 AM)
(I'll be in kitchen for 5 IC minutes if you want to do anything besides read the agreement)

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:19:35 AM)
She glanced over it. It seemed fairly straight forward. A nod was given. "I think that it sounds more than fair. It's simple and to the point. Is the agreement for a full year, six months, or month to month?" Her head tilts, she sniffs the air with appreciation as the smell of brewing coffee begins to fill the air.

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:23:25 AM)
*Arrives back with the coffee setting it on the table and takes a seat in the recliner* It's on a month to month basis though you have to give me a months notice before you move out, so I can find another renter. *pauses to sip the coffee* As we talked about the security... that's why there's no walking in the woods or having dogs off leash... it's more for your protection than anything... don't want you getting a leg caught in a bear trap.

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:25:00 AM)
(I'm surprised you didn't investigate the books or computer)

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:26:14 AM)
She nods. And her cell phone beeps. "Just a sec. Like I said, my sister is a little overbearing."

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:26:23 AM)
She begins to text a quick message back.

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:27:05 AM)
"I understand. I don't have any pets. I'm too free spirited."

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:28:43 AM)
*ponders the term free spirited, initially thinking of an actual spirit wandering... then uses Dante's memories to realize she means someone who likes to not be bound* I understand... I'm a bit of a bachelor myself... I've got a dig just north of New Orleans that we've been working on... I'm so *becomes slightly excited* into my work.

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:29:54 AM)
"I'd like to see it. I think it would be interesting. Sometimes I dabble in pottery but my real love is painting. There is something about putting color to canvas that is liberating."

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:30:07 AM)
(lol just realized this would make a good scary movie... country boy and archealogist is renting a log cabin with unusual rental agreements in the swampland of Louisiana... bear traps, cameras, and gator feeding... and did i mention the guy is a demon)

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:30:54 AM)
(lol)

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:31:30 AM)
*nods at the reference to pottery and glances toward the eastern door for a moment* Well I'm just glad that my passion also pays the bills, though not as much as you would think... that's why i deal in antiques as well

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:32:13 AM)
She nods, "Will you show me some of your favorite pieces? Sometimes it's hard not to keep something that really moves you." She begins to look around the room and to wonder what he cherished most.

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:34:11 AM)
*smiles* I don't usually... actually never show people my private collection... but you being an artist... I think you'd appreciate this. *stands and walks the 8 steps toward the eastern door*

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:34:15 AM)
http://www.sunvalleyri.com/img/portfolios/781/781_1248369104.jpg

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:34:20 AM)
(floorplan)

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:36:17 AM)
*Upon entering the room you find the walls lined with shelves filled to the brim with antiques, mostly small objects such as pocketwatches, lanterns, and things like that. In one corner sits several canvas paintings, and on one bench sits several small objects.... Native American artifacts such as arrowheads, beads and such*

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:47:40 AM)
The girl stands, she moved along and looked with reverence over the items. "Wouldn't you like to be able to see what each piece has seen. The lives of the person who crafted it."

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:50:36 AM)
*chuckles softly* And that my dear is the point of archaeology... by understanding the object and it's importance to a person or society... gives you a view of their daily lives *glances at the Native American artifacts* Take these for instance.... one of the big questions we're asking at our dig is how such a robust civiliation... dwindled to nothing.... *talks about how there was a large native american settlement just north of New orleans.... that controlled most of the mississipi river as well and the gulf area. They disappared long before white settlers came to america*

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:54:11 AM)
*Looks pensive as she gets close to some of the objects... but is also excited to show someone... after they have a look... he leads her back to the living room* Oh yeah, almost forgot.... here's my cell 201-1666. Call me when you've decided

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:55:48 AM)
She nods, "I will." She knew that she ought to go. "We should discuss why they disappeared. I have a few ideas."

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:55:53 AM)
She winks.

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:58:15 AM)
*Leads Elin back outside and thinks it would be good to have some extra eyes on the property* Till next time. *waves as she gets into her car*

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:58:18 AM)
She takes the cell and plugs it into her phone.

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:58:20 AM)
(later!)

Elin (Sin) Nelson (Jun 8, 2011 6:58:29 AM)
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Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:58:30 AM)
(ttyl(

Dante Blackston (Jun 8, 2011 6:58:55 AM)
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