In charge

With the way Alicia is reacting, Mike is expecting some kind of brute or gang to emerge. Who even knows what sort of person would inspire such fear? In the shadows, all he can see is the slight glow of a cigarette and what looks like some large object in their hand. As the figure emerges from the shadowed alley, however, Mike sees that they’re not some hulking individual, or even particularly intimidating. Quite the opposite, in fact.

What emerges is a woman with blue skin, red eyes and red hair, carrying what appears to be a guitar. Her outfit reveals most of her slim, athletic form, a bra like top, short shorts, thigh high boots and long fingerless gloves, all made from purple leather. A cigarette hangs from her mouth, and she walks over to stand over the supine form of the **** Ed.

Shaking her head, she spits. “Piece of shit, tryin’ to do dirty in my alley? Fuck off.”

She looks up at the car. “You people doin’ ok? No one hurt?”

Before anyone can answer, she sees Mike, and immediately smiles. “Oh, hey, I seen you on Fiona’s show! You’re that alien guy!”

Mike glances at Alicia, then nods. “I suppose I am, yes…”

The woman grins. “Well, shit! Come out here and let’s talk. Don’t worry, I ain’t gonna hurt anyone.”

Mike looks at the others and shrugs, climbing out of the car. The girls follow, Kyrie more enthusiastically than Alicia.

The woman smiles at all three. “My name’s Melody, an’ this is my alley. Ain’t much, but I keep idiots like this ass out of here.”

She looks at Kyrie and Alicia. “Damn, you two are fuckin’ hot too! Living the good life, I see!”

Melody grins. “So, what’re you doing in my alley?”

Mike explains what happened, and Melody nods. “Well, I’d say these guys are either planning to kidnap the sexy alien, or kill him. But they picked the wrong alley. You don’t do dirty shit here.”

Mike blinks in surprise. “Kidnap me? Why?”

Melody rolls her eyes. “Oh come on. Sexy alien, one of a kind? Someone would pay top dollar for ya.”

She looks at Alicia. “And you two. You’re his what, his handlers?”

Alicia shrugs. “We’re scientists. We’ve been helping him get used to our world.”

Melody grins. “And after hours? You hittin’ that, girl?”

Alicia blushes, but Kyrie laughs. “Oh, absolutely! That’s one reason we need to get him back, it’s my turn!”

Melody chuckles, looking at Mike. “Well damn, stud! Guess you make quite the impression! And I saw your interview, there’s no way Fiona didn’t climb up on that afterwards. I could practically see her dripping.”

Mike blushes too, and nods. “Yeah, we…did, a few times.”

Melody winks. “Maybe you all should invite me over some time. I wouldn’t mind getting in on this party!”

She glances at Alicia, who has gone quiet. “Besides, I may be bringin’ something new to the party. Fun for everyone…”

She pats her crotch, drawing Mike’s eyes. He’s surprised to see a bulge there that he didn’t expect. Noticing his gaze, Melody grins. “I mean it, something for EVERYONE. Now, you people should prolly go, before this asshole wakes up.”

She kicks the **** man, who groans. Chuckling, she offers her hand to shake, and Mike does. She has a firm grip, and gives him another wink as the three of them get back into the car. It’s only as they’re pulling away that he notices the piece of paper she slipped into his hand. Opening it, he sees what she’s written.