10657/Smile. You're on Candid Camera.

Smile. You're on Candid Camera.
Date of Scene:	06 January 2020
Location:	Alleyway, Clinton
Synopsis:	Jessica had a mark just where she wanted, until a stranger ruined her case.
Cast of Characters:	Jessica Jones, Mercy Thompson, Achak Lifewalker

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Jessica Jones has posed:
Some alleyways in Hell's Kitchen are outright bad news, and to be avoided. Which means it's perfect for doing any ol' thing you want done in secret. Like cheating on a wife or husband, because you'd be surprised how many small time things happen while big stuff gets the headlines. It doesn't really matter to anyone else, but to people involved, it could occassionally be a life altering event.

Lucky Ms. Jones, she makes most of her livelihood out of those wretched souls who play these games. That's why after a couple found themselves a secluded corner out of sight, out of mind, Jessica came following along the path. Only instead of following them all the way through, she suddenly levitated up to the nearest fire escape, and perches herself in a fine sight line while preparing her camera.

Mercy Thompson has posed:
There's running footsteps. Footsteps in heavy boots. Mercedes Athena Thompson, mechanic, shouldn't really be here. Instead, hey, she should be at home curled up on a couch. She is here, though. And making good time down the alley. Nobody's chasing her, but she's running like she's getting away from something. Which given who her parents are, is....oh yeah, or at least her father is, is unusual. Mercy can look after herself. Something's got her spooked a bit

Jessica Jones has posed:
One problem with people who try to keep something on the down low, is that loud sounds announcing unexpected company, tends to kill the mood. So before Jessica can get that irrefutable shot to land her another pay day, the couple scatters with promises of keeping in touch. Leaving a very frowny Jessica in her perch, looking down with something of a glower at Mercy who just ruined her night. Leaping down from her perch on the fire escape, she starts approaching Mercy, "you lost? This isn't a good place to get lost at..."

Mercy Thompson has posed:
Mercy takes a minute to get her breath back. "More runnning away from trouble" she adds. "I was looking for a shortcut through the area and got chased by a few guys. Lost them in the alleys. Look. I'm sorry if I ruined anything" Mercy says, breathing hard and leaning on a wall. She's genuienly sorry, tooo with how her eyes are, full of regret.

Jessica Jones has posed:
"Figures that would be my luck," Jessica mutters under her breath, before looking up behind Mercy, "these bozos still after you? I can convince them to stop chasing you..." she offers, before looking back at Mercy, "so...just so I know. Why are they chasing you in the first place? Just assholes?"

Mercy Thompson has posed:
Mercy shrugs. "They gave up when I ran n off and was pulling away" Mercy offers looking a little pleased at her speed. Not bad when she's the daughter of Coyote himself. And can run up to 65 or so, give or take. Fixing her gaze on Jessica, Mercy shrugs. "No clue. Apparently I look like one of their girls or something, trust me to run through h a Hispanic area and getting mistaken for some gun waving gangster's girl who is running away" Mercy says with a shrug, shaking her head. "Something in Spanish, I didn't hear it. All I heard was abunch of Latino guys saying how they're going to make me pay. I kicked up into another gear and kept running. Here I am" Mercy offers, "Better question, is why are you here, you waiting for people to run into the alley or something?" Mercy asks. Oh she's a curious creature alright.

Jessica Jones has posed:
Jessica grins, as she offers, "maybe they weren't all stupid after all, this isn't the best area of Hell's Kitchen." She shakes her head at Mercy's guesstimation, "that has to suck. I hope those guy happen on someone like Spider-Man or Daredevil or something."

Jessica does laugh at the guessing of what she was doing there, "actually, I was really hoping nobody would be running here...those people you scared coming in were my job. I'm a P.I."

Mercy Thompson has posed:
Mercy looks amused, "Oh and I just ruined your PI?" she pointed out, "Well...great, how can I make it up to you? I mean, okay, I'm a huge trouble magnet but....I feel bad now"

Mercy looks up and down the alley, "Of all the alleys in the world, I had to run into yours?" she asks. Oh, Casablanca, smooth, mercy. Smooth. She shakes her head and rolls her shoulder, then looks to Jesssica and genuinely looks like she's mad at herself. "I hope they run into karrma, honestly" she sighs, stretching as she speaks. Mercy's hoping for no trouble. But hey. This is Clinton. And Mercy is the daughter of a trickster god after all...

Jessica Jones has posed:
"I need to trust a great deal before I'd let you make it up to me, let's just forget it and call it a hazard of the job. Never know when something or someone else will fuck up your investigation," Jess shrugs, not looking too bothered. If anything, earlier night, means less headaches dealing with the customer. "Hey, on the bright side, running into mine means you're in good company. I've got a badge, people try not to start trouble with me around." Looking behind her towards the exit to Josie's Bar, Jessica asks, "need help navigating out of this place? I'm pretty much a local..."

Achak Lifewalker has posed:
    A pigeon flies into the alleyway and lands on a fire escape. It then grows and forms into a man, Achak to be specific and he climbs the rest of the way down. He looks around and begins to look at his surroundings.

Mercy Thompson has posed:
Mercy nods quietly then watches the bird. Okay. That's...not normal. Nope. Not normal at all. She raises an eyebrow at Achak, shaking her head and looks a little worried then impressed. Somebody's got guts to pull that here.

Achak Lifewalker has posed:
    Achak smiles as he sees mercy and makes his way down to her. "Pleasure seeing you again. I trust all is well?" he asks curiously as he jumps to the ground and then turns to watch Mercy.

Mercy Thompson has posed:
Mercy glances over, "Oh no no. I was running away from trouble. Ran into her" Mercy offers with a nod to Jessica. "So" she nods to both, "I know what one of you's up to. What're you up to?" she asks Achak

Achak Lifewalker has posed:
    "Exploring the city. Less likely to get mugged in animal form." Achak says as he watches her. He then shrinks into a little orange kitten which meows at the woman and tries to rub against the daughter of coyote.

Mercy Thompson has posed:
Mercy offers fingers for nuzzling against, watching the kitten. "You leave my shoes alone" Mercy offers with a look...thouh she does sit down and offfer a lap for the orange kitten to claim. Because. Cats...

"No, no, you'll end up in a shelter" Mercy tells the kitten. "Especially out here"

Achak Lifewalker has posed:
    The kitten mews as he nuzzles against the woman and he looks to Jessica with green eyes. He then looks to mercy and meows softly at the woman as he gets comfy in her lap.