Change is change

[coryraines]

Things in Cory's life had been going as he always expected them to for an Immortal. He decided he needed a change in more ways than one. Cory moved out of the Dojo, quietly really and he moved out to his cabin in the woods. There he took up his sword fighting again, meditation and studied more in explosives. Nothing new but his attitude had changed

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[theprivate_ryan]

*Ryan did a little breaking and entering of her own, in Cory's cabin. Taking an extra long roll of toilet paper and an extra big can of silly string, she redecorated his place quite nicely. On the table, she left a note.*

Where you been, asshole?

I miss you.

[coryraines]

Cory stood outside, sword down at his side, waiting to see who would emerge from his cabin. There were only two people who knew where his cabin was, well really three but one was dead. The other two... one was once the woman he loved and the other was his banker. So one of the two talked and he knew it wasn't one of them.

Just as Ryan was making her way out the door he moved and blocked her way. "You know, firecracker, you almost ended up looking like sushi."

[theprivate_ryan]

Ha! Then I'd say we're pretty much even, then.

*She stood in front of the door looking oh, so innocent.*

I missed you. Where you been?

[coryraines]

"Call it rehabilitation," Cory answered in stepping closer, putting his sword away back into his coat. He had black gloves on but was taking them off. "I've been keeping a low profile." He sat down on the stairs, motioning her to sit.

"Give'em a kiss," he asked in leaning her way. He brushed her hair back then looked out. "I've had some changes in my life, change of name as well."

[theprivate_ryan]

*Ryan kissed him, and watched his face.*

Changed your name? To what? And why haven't you come over? Aunt Cari had her baby.

[coryraines]

Cory gave a shrug, "It was time. It's a little hard to explain but men like myself have to every once in a while." He looked out into the woods, "It's Cory Corwin. A name I used long ago but different first name."

He looked back over to her, "She did? Wish I was there. Did she have a little boy? Or girl? And Cupcake... It's best I stay away from certain people. I only bring big trouble. Deadly trouble."

[theprivate_ryan]

She had a baby boy, and that rat bastard husband of hers never came. He told her he was going to come and see her in LA, and she was there at the airport on time to meet him, and he never came. She sat there for hours, and he just ditched her.

*Ryan scowls, pissed off. Whatever troubles she and Cari have, she still hates to see her hurt like this.*

What kind of asshole doesn't come see his pregnant wife or even his kid? And don't tell me about trouble, Cory. I love hang out with Frankie, for fuck's sake. And you need to get back together with Cari, before she gets lonely or hurt again. You know you love her, and she loves you. Besides...I want you to. Please?

[coryraines]

Cory shook his head listening to what Joel had done. "You sure he couldn't make it for some reason? Not sticking up for him but I learned... that what you think about certain situations is not always the case."

"Pookie," he bumped her with his elbow, "You can admit it to me. You love the big lug with the big dick... who can be a dick at times. Bigger than the one in his pants." He chuckled then sighed, "It's not that easy, Pookie. One, I can't at the moment. Especially now that she has the baby. I don't want to bring danger into her life, not right now. And I have to be careful. Set up my new idenity first and if I get back with her right away... well... if something happened... I couldn't forgive myself."

[theprivate_ryan]

I don't...I don't love him, and if you tell him I do, he'll run away from me. Promise me, Cory. Swear you won't tell him that. *She has his shirt front in her fists, staring at him.* I mean it.

And you can't wait. You know that she's beautiful and rich. That fucker, Campbell? He hurt her, Cory. I heard her tell Bane. He tried to choke her once, and now he just plays with her heart.

*She smoothes her hands down the front of his shirt, sighing.* You can't wait. Some new guy is romancing her, and he's nice, but nice isn't going to work, it'll be the same thing all over. I need you. I need a family. I can't protect them by myself. Cory, I can't do it alone...I know I'm supposed to be the warrior, but I'm not ready, and the fuckers tried to kill Lizzie and me once...

*A big tear slides down. She's so thin, now, lost so much weight that he seems so strong next to her.*

Please...I can't protect us alone.

[coryraines]

Cory looked down at his shirt then back into Ryan's eyes and nodded, "Alright, promise. Swear. I won't tell him. It's not like he talks to me anyway and besides... he probably already knows. Like you, just not admitting or wanting to see it

[theprivate_ryan]

*Ryan nodded. She was tired and stressed out, from everything going on.*

She says he didn't mean to hurt her, that he was freaking out. But he just disappears and shit, Cory. And he may be the baby's dad, but he's never gonna be there all the time, not like a real dad should. Plus look at Lizzie and Sara. They need a dad and Campbell just ignores them. You could be with her, and you guys could be a mom and dad the right way, the way kids need.

*Ryan knew what it was like to grow up without a father, and with a mom who was hardly ever there. She wanted more for her cousins, and a small, lonely part of her hoped that she could be a part of that kind of family, too.*

Okay, let's go to my place and you can cook. You cook, I'll clean, okay?

[coryraines]

"Deal," Cory rose up, pulling Ryan with him. He didn't show it much, but what Joel had been doing to Carolina really bothered him. He had seen other families get torn apart, crumble in fact because of actions just like Joel's.

He picked her up and threw her over his shoulder, going to the door, reaching just inside to get his keys. He stopped a moment to spy the mess she made, chuckled then closed the door, shifting her on his shoulder.

"What you feel like having Pookie? In case we need to stop at the store."

[theprivate_ryan]

*She didn't eat very much anymore. Nothing tasted good, and since Frankie had gotten mad and slapped her around over it, it had only gotten worse.*

I don't know. You know how we dancers are...how about omlettes? I have everything we need for that stuff at the house.

*And she did, too. Cari would buy food for both houses, and Ryan would eat a little, throwing the rest out if it went bad. She giggled as he carried her.* Cory...are we taking my car?

[coryraines]

"Omlettes, yes... not just for breakfast any more," He chuckled in walking down the stairs, once the door was locked. Still with her on his shoulder, he shoved his keys in on of the many pockets he had in his trench coat which fluttered behind him as he walked.

"Of course we are taking your car." He smirked in setting her down but not before he smacked her arse.

[theprivate_ryan]

Do that like you mean it, Cory, baby.

*Ryan got in and fired up the SUV. Driving fast but careful, she heads for her new place.*

I bought a nightclub. None of that mix music, either. Rock and roll.

[coryraines]

Cory was not the least bit nervous, after all, he rode with Amanda. He turned his head to her, quirking an eyebrow, "Nightclub, does everyone have to own a nightclub?" He chuckled.

"Gotta love rock n'roll. Nothing like the sound of a Fender cranking out the sounds from a 58' amp." He smirked in reaching over to play with her leg.

ooc: believe it or not, just got this. *kicks LJ*