Thread: The Crossover Christmas Special (TheCorsair, Xanaphia, Madam Mim)

Yer man got a broomstick up his ass or somethin'? Jackie whispered. Naw, Sam replied, watching Erik head into the hall. Its jes, well, Jews get a lotta shit heaped on em by folk, an he gets tetchy bout it. She shrugged. But he wouldnt let me kick th crap outta th last jerk that popped off about it. Said it werent worth it. Last sumabitch talked shit bout Jackie , the other Sam muttered darkly, carried his teeth home in a sack. Right! Right! Sam agreed, grinning broadly. Ah knew yall git it! She leaned forward, eyes flicking from Jackie to the other Sam and back. Ah wonder who gets it worse? Indios o judos? Reckon it depends on where you are, the other Sam laughed. Now, yall gotta tell me how yended up in Berlin. Ah mean, me an Hackie done talked bout head in west - California, or even Hawaii. Hows Berlin happen? Jes lucky, Sam replied. See, after Mxico signed on ta th League, they was asked ta supply a few agents fer th Meridian Society. Ah was one o four Rangers selected fer... Wait, the other Sam interrupted. Yer a Ranger ? A Texas Ranger? Sure am, Sam agreed. When did that happen? The other Sam demanded. Shoot, Sam laughed. Aint nuthin new There. Been female Rangers since 03, when Mexico incorporated them into the Polica Federal Preventiva. Mexico did what now? The other Sam demanded. Aint nuthin new there, neither, Sam laughed. Happened when th Yanks an Cassies were tearin themselves up durin their second civil war. Their what ? Well, Algernon said, making a show of reaching an inescapable conclusion as he stared at the mistletoe, I suppose it would be churlish of us to fail to participate in the spirit of the season. Despite the seriousness of his voice there was a playful twinkle in his eye as he drew Anne Marie into his arms. He lowered his mouth to hers, feeling her lips like silk on his skin. Then he jerked back, heart hammering in his chest as he heard the door of the Schmitt family residence open. He wheeled in Erik, seizing the younger mans hand and shaking it vigorously. Chag Chanukah sameach! he declared cheerily. Und Frhliche Weihnachten! And how are Sam and young Gideon this fine winter evening? He could heat conversation from deeper in the house as he entered the hall. We arent the first to arrive then? he asked, assisting Anne Marie with her coat. Excellent. Friends of Samanthas, from the sound of it. With that, he strode into the drawing room and stopped cold. There, seated on the couch to either side of an Indian woman with an infant was... My god, he murmured. Theres two of them. So, let me get this straight, John said carefully, looking at his wife before turning to face the pirate crew that had come to their aid. You want us to abandon our duties and go sailing off across unknown waters to hunt down some guy who - in a world where devils crew ships - you say is evil? Yes, Faye replied in a level voice. John shrugged. Sure. Why not? He looked at Jenny. Fancy a bit of devil hunting, love? Wait a moment, Quentin interrupted. We only came with you to see how this, this wooden ship could sail in space . Kaydia and I have our own work to get back to. Jack laughed. Looks like youve been pressed, my boy. Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life and all. Lets.... He tensed as the Jedis hand closed around the hilt of his weapon. Arent you a knight? asked an older, dark-skinned man. Quentin glanced at him. A... well, yes. Well, where we come from, a knight is pledged to uphold certain ideals. Senzang paused and ostentatiously packed the bowl of his pipe. Although many only give lip service to the ideals of chivalry, you and your lady have the look of knights who believe in them. Lighting his pipe, he puffed thoughtfully. Will you ignore a call to confront evil? Exactly! Jack declared. Just like he... Yusef laid a hand on Jacks shoulder. Do you always talk this much?