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| Cinnamon Girl | October 6, 2008, 8:11 pm Post #736 |
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Aw.... the little Danish troll likes Avery ^sorry, couldn't resist
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| Taimi | October 7, 2008, 2:24 am Post #737 |
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go Avery and Lars!!! hook 'em up, Vanesa
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| Lucifer's Angel | October 7, 2008, 9:31 am Post #738 |
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Chapter 195 "We will be landing shortly at La Guardia Airport. Please fasten your seatbelts and thank you for flying Continental Airlines", said the pilot over the intercom. Catriona sighed and put down her book, looking out the window. New York City was visible under them, the skyscrapers of Manhattan below the plane. I miss Dave already, but I am going to meet Tarja and Cristina. This is going to be so awesome. But I wish Mom, Shane and Dave were here, she thought. Catriona was on her way for the Revolver shoot. She was anxious, excited, giddy and lonely, all at once. Calm down, you are going to be on the front cover of Revolver. Think positive, she reminded herself. The plane landed half an hour later, much to her relief. Catriona took her bag and left the plane, where a young man waited for her. He had curly brown hair and soft brown eyes, wearing a black Lamb of God shirt and corduroys. "Hi, Miss Burton. I'm Dan Epstein of Revolver, welcome. The other girls are staying at the Hyatt, it's right down the street from our office in Manhattan. There's a taxi waiting for us, so let's get your bags", he said. "Thank you, Mr. Epstein. I'm excited and nervous, I can't wait to meet Tarja, she's my idol, and I loved Cristina on Tout Le Monde", she said. "One, call me Dan. And two, the pleasure's all mine. We had a poll on our website to determine the sexiest women in metal, you, Cristina, Tarja, and Angela came on top. We might get around to doing a sexiest men in metal issue, but since most of our readers are male, I don't think that'll go over well", he joked. "I would like to see that, but it'll make my boyfriend jealous", she giggled. "We have plenty of outfits for the shoot, you can borrow anything you need ", said Dan, as they got in the taxi. The drive into the city was quick, only about half an hour. Catriona sat back and looked out the window. The skyscrapers of Manhattan reached almost to the sky, cracks of blue appearing between them. Pedestrians dodged in and out of traffic, as drivers honked their horns angrily. The odor of exhaust hung over them like a cloud, as she frowned. I don't like New York, it's way too crowded. I can't wait to go back to the Bay Area, she thought. The taxi stopped in front of the hotel, as Dan helped her out. "That will be fifty dollars", said the driver, as he paid up. The front of the hotel was imposing, uniformed doormen on either side of the entrance. The lobby was all polished marble and ferns, speaking of discreetness and charm. Soft classical music and the babbling fountain added to the ambiance, as they walked over to the front desk. "Reservation for Burton", he said. The clerk nodded and typed the information into the computer. "Okay, your room is 633, enjoy your stay at the Hyatt", she said. |
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| Metalicious | October 7, 2008, 9:40 am Post #739 |
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Duuuuuuuuuuude... such awesomeness. I am continuously in awe of how you manage to update so frequently, and keep your stories straight! It's fantastic! So exciting for Catriona. Dan seems nice so far. I hope the other two sexiest girls in metal are friendly. And they should totally do a sexiest men in metal issue!
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| Verity | October 7, 2008, 10:17 am Post #740 |
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Hyatt's are pretty nice hotels. I've played at one a couple of times. I remember the place had really good food, especially for a hotel restaurant. Kitty needs to eat at the restaurant. Dan seems very nice. Some interviewers are very nice and polite, while others can be pushy, obtrusive, and weird the fuck out of me sometime with the private shit that they ask. I'm surprised that Kitty was bugged by the crampness of New York city. San Francisco seemed very cramped when I was there. There were so many rows of houses just squashed together with no yards or anything. The people were extremely nice there, but it was very congested. I think that Angela is gorgeous. This story rocks Vanessa. You have written yourself a true masterpiece!!!!! Major ownage to you!!! |
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| lolo | October 7, 2008, 1:00 pm Post #741 |
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very nice updates I kinda like the idea lars and avery... this story really kicks ass :horns2
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| maisy blue | October 7, 2008, 5:36 pm Post #742 |
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I can't wait to read about the photo shoot! |
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| Taimi | October 8, 2008, 1:10 am Post #743 |
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Kick ass chapter, Vanessa |
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| Lucifer's Angel | October 8, 2008, 9:40 am Post #744 |
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Chapter 196 Catriona woke up from her nap an hour later. She blinked several times and stretched, the room coming into view. It was a pleasant room, the carpet made of dark blue material and the walls covered with pale pink and white wallpaper. The bed was covered in a purple and gray quilt, the sheets made of gray satin. I wish Dave was here, this is a soft bed, she giggled, getting up from bed and going to the bathroom. Catriona took a quick shower and changed into jeans and a HIM shirt, her hair pulled back into a messy ponytail. Just then, she heard a knock on the door. "I didn't order anything from room service", she said under her breath, answering the door. "Hello there, Signorina Burton. I hope I am not bothering you", said Cristina Scabbia, speaking with a slight Italian accent. She was a lovely, petite young woman with shoulder-length black hair and warm brown eyes, wearing black jeans and a black cashmere sweater. "I'm fine, Miss Scabbia. I really needed that nap. Please come in, and call me Kitty", she said graciously. "Grazie, Kitty. I have just arrived yesterday and I heard from Dan that you have just gotten here. I thought you might want some company", said Cristina. "Thanks, where's the others?", she asked. "Tarja and Angela are out with their families. My boyfriend is on tour with his band, if he were here, we would have gone somewhere together", she sighed. "I know, my boyfriend is with his band too. But we did spend our break together, so that was good", she replied. "Jim and I went to visit his family in Iowa, and then we went to the Wisconsin Dells, there are a lot of amusements there. It is lovely, it reminds me of my parents' vacation home in Lombardy", said Cristina. "My boyfriend and I went to visit some old friends in Arizona, then we went back to San Diego where he lives. It's gorgeous out t here, you ever been to Arizona?", she asked. "We played a show in Phoenix once, it was so hot there. And I thought Sicily was hot", said Cristina. "I've lived in California my whole life, I'm used to the heat. By the way, I loved your singing on Tout Le Monde", she said. "Grazie, Kitty. You should have seen how Jim was in the studio, as though Dave would make a pass at me, he is old enough to be my father. I admire him as a singer and bandleader, that his all. By the way, let's order something to eat and a bottle of wine", said Cristina. "Sounds like a good idea. My boyfriend is a recovering alcoholic, I don't drink around him", she said. "I see, good for you. Do you prefer red or white?", she asked. "I'm a red wine girl myself, growing up in the Bay Area, you know a lot about wines", she chuckled. "Us Italians know a lot about wines too, Kitty. Let us get a Californian wine and an Italian one and have a taste test", said Cristina. "Cool, lucky my brother and his girlfriend aren't here, we'd have to order vodka for them", she giggled. "I like vodka myself, especially Finlandia. I don't like the flavored ones, they taste too strong", she said, making a face. "Of course, it's Polish vodka at our house, my mother is half-Polish and Natalya is from Poland. It's unpatriotic to drink Stoli", she giggled. "I got you", said Cristina, picking up the phone and placing the order. |
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| maisy blue | October 8, 2008, 11:17 am Post #745 |
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The dialogue in this chapter was really well done. When I read about the knock on the door, I was almost positive it was Dave, coming to surprise Kitty! ;) |
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| Verity | October 8, 2008, 11:48 am Post #746 |
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Cristina was sweet for stopping by. Wine sounds good tonite. I might just have to have some now.
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| Taimi | October 9, 2008, 2:25 am Post #747 |
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nice chapter ,Vanessa |
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| Lucifer's Angel | October 9, 2008, 9:39 am Post #748 |
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Chapter 197 Catriona looked at her reflection in the mirror, checking her makeup. She and Cristina were going to the Revolver headquarters to meet the others, and she was nervous as hell. I am finally going to meet Tarja, I'm so damn nervous, she thought, taking a deep breath. Cristina was waiting outside the door. She looked great in a black denim skirt and a dark purple blouse, her black hair pulled back with an ivory comb. "Buon giorno, Kitty. You look great, and don't worry, Tarja and Angela are great", she said reassuringly. "I'm so damn nervous, Tarja is my idol. I hope I don't act all Wayne's World and shit", she chucked dryly. "I understand, I was so nervous when I met Dave when we did Tout Le Monde. I thought I was going to faint. But Dave was nothing but a gentleman, I was at ease. Just relax, Kitty", she said. The Revolver offices were just down the street from the hotel. The women both got a lot of stares walking down the street, Catriona's auburn-haired beauty contrasting with Cristina's dark good looks. "Boy am I glad to be indoors, I forgot how many guys stare at you in NYC", said Catriona. "Italian men are the same way, but they are not as rude", replied Cristina. The office looked like a typical newspaper room, except that most of the employees had long hair and tattoos. Redneck by Lamb of God blared from the speakers, as if to hammer home the point that this was a heavy metal magazine. Dan was reading a fax when he noticed them. "Hey, ladies. The hotel sent your clothes over, we also have other clothes if you want for the photo shoot. Tarja and Angela are getting ready, and then you do the makeup for the photo shoot", he said. "I hate these photo shoots, we had to do one for our album, it takes all day", sighed Catriona. "I know, and they can never get a good shot, and they keep making you pose. It is so boring", said Cristina, rolling her eyes. Catriona nodded and entered her dressing room. She smiled when she saw the dresses in the closet along with several other outfits from Revolver. Some of these outfits look pretty good, this is going to be like playing dress-up, she giggled, rinsing off her face in the bathroom. She looked at the clothes to decide what she was going to wear. It would be easier to know what the others are wearing, we'd have a theme going, she mused. Catriona finally decided on a black and purple gown. The bodice was a black corset made of lace and satin, the laces fastened in the front. The skirt fell almost to the floor, flowing out at the waist. It was made of the deepest purple with black satin ribbons; underneath were several black satin petticoats that helped the skirt retain it's shape. The dress flattered her figure perfectly, contrasting with her pale skin and bringing out the red in her auburn hair. She left the dressing room and met up with Cristina in the studio. "Kitty, you look so bella. That dress of yours is gorgeous", she said, her eyes wide. "Thanks, Cristina. I like your outfit too", she replied. Cristina wore a black leather miniskirt and a matching corset top, black stiletto heels on her feet. The outfit revealed her petite, curvy figure and emphasized her dark hair and fair skin, her brown eyes gleaming with amusement. "Now we must get our makeup done. I hope my face doesn't itch", said Cristina. "Ditto, the makeup at the last photo session made me itch", said Catriona in understanding. Tarja and Angela were already in the studio, getting their makeup done. Catriona felt her heart pound in anticipation, forcing herself to take deep breaths. "Hello there, are you Catriona Burton? I love your band, you have a marvelous voice", said Tarja. She was a beautiful, elegant woman with long straight black hair, her high cheekbones and almost-shaped green eyes giving her a vaguely exotic look. Her voice was cool and elegant, her voice accented with the Russian intonation of her native Karelia. She wore a red velvet gown in a Victorian style, the tops half a fitted corset and the skirt billowing almost to her ankles, the gown the color of polished rubies. "Hi, thanks. I've been a huge fan since high school, and I hope I don't end up doing some Wayne's World crap", she babbled nervously. "My dear, don't be nervous. I do not bite. Kiitos that you like my singing, but you are very good singer yourself, Miss Burton", chuckled Tarja. Angela smiled kindly at them. Her blond good looks were a contrast to Tarja's exotic beauty, a welcoming look in her blue eyes. She was surprisingly tiny, her wheat-colored blond hair reaching her shoulders, wearing a tight black Slayer t-shirt stretched across her bosom and a denim skirt. "Hello there, Catriona, Cristina. You both look so beautiful, I love your dress, Miss Burton. Those colors really make your hair look red, you have beautiful hair", she said in her German accent. "Thank you, Miss Gossow", she replied politely. "Don't be so modest, Miss Burton. You are a beautiful and talented woman, and your band is terrific", said Angela reassuringly. |
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| Metalicious | October 9, 2008, 9:48 am Post #749 |
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Awwww, they're all being so nice to her! So sweet. I love your description of everyone's clothes! Dressing up is so much fun, I'm glad Catriona likes her gown. It sounds beautiful. I think I'd like the Slayer t-shirt, too! At least she's got three girls to keep her company during the shoot. Maybe that'll make the time go faster if she doesn't enjoy photo shoots. |
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| Verity | October 9, 2008, 12:29 pm Post #750 |
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You rock Vanessa!!!! That chapter was awesomeness! Love Kitty's dress. I have a black corset gown and I love it! It doesn't have a purple skirt though, but I bet a purple skirt would love awesome on it. Photoshoots suck and they do take all day. I did one last week and kept getting yelled at because they had us looking straight into the sun and it kept making me want to squint or my fucking eyes would water. I wish we could have worn sunglasses. That chapter was very cool. LOVED the dresses.
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