Everybody has their way of introducing a character, and Sid (from my dear friend JS in Cali) came in like bull in a china shop. He made an immediate impression! With time, Sid grew into a fully defined, multidimensional character you could see, hear and feel. But, ahhh, the early days... Here follows Sid's intro in KTDA. Beginnings are fun! "Warehouse" - April 2005
Sid: *walks around the corner like something from a horror movie* Got any food?
Adear: "Ahhhhhh!!!" *startled by the guy, loses balance on the seesaw and lands with a thud!*
Prince: *surprised* SHIT! Are you with any tribes?!? Or that Brotherhood I heard about? How do we know you're not an intruder?
Sid: *pulls a cigarette out from his pocket and lights it* I'm not with the Brotherhood. They're too weak for a man like me. *pushes Prince down to the ground and shouts* IF I WAS HERE TO HURT YOU, I WOULD HAVE ALREADY DONE IT! *picks him up and dusts him off* My name is Sid, and I come from a town about 40 miles from here called Bay View. I have been watching you from the shadows for quite some time now. I need food. *sets down his backpack* I have liquor and smokes and that's about it. I'm looking for someone--well, someones--too. One is a boy named Jake, and the other is a girl named Breya. So can you please spare some food and maybe a place to stay? I can fight. I'll protect you. Anything...I just need some food.
Prince: *sweeps Sid off his feet, breaking out his giant screwdriver, holding it near Sid's face* Mostly I would beat anyone's ass for pulling something like that. Since you were trying to prove a point, I'll let it slide. *shows a slight smile* Let's get you some food, brother.
Arianna: *arrives back at the warehouse, notices unknown boy* Who is this? A friend of yours, Prince? *walks up to the boy* I'm Arianna. What's your business here?
Sid: My business is my own. *cracks neck, looks back at Prince and smiles* But your friend here showed me I'm at the right place. You're fighters and I like that. My name is Sid. I come from a place about 40 miles west of here called Bay View. I'm lookin' for a kid named Jake and a girl named Breya. I have been watching you from the shadows for some time, but I don't come to harm. Right now, there's a little guitar shop about 5 miles west of here I need to go to. Any of you are welcome to tag along. I just need to pick up a guitar.
Arianna: I'm sorry for my rudeness, but this is all i have. *pointing to Adear, Prince and the warehouse* Anyone or thing that threatens them will feel my wrath.
Prince: *gives Sid an open can of fruit* Yeah, I'll go. Maybe there's a bike shop or auto shop somewhere. I need a new bike anyway. *twirls the screwdriver back on the side of his belt*
Arianna: Alright, Prince, you go with him but be extremely careful. Don't get followed by any strangers. (Sid is strange enuff...)
Sid: *jumps up* Yeah, Prince, I'm ready. Thanks for the fruit. *eats fast* I can do a lot too for the tribe...if you will have me. I'm a musician and I'm a good fighter and I'm good with my hands. Plus I know his whole town like the back of my hand. I've been here for quite some time, like I said. I may look a bit weird and I may be a bit violent-- *chuckles* Ok a LOT violent, but I'm loyal. I'll give you all some time to think about it. *looks to Prince* We need to be going if we want to get back by sunset. *grabs a pack of smokes and 2 bottles of liquor* Prince! *tosses him a bottle* You ready? *looks away quickly and punches the wall. Blood dripping from his hand, he smiles a sick smile* I love the pain.
Prince: *puts the bottle in his bag* Thanks, I'll save it for a special occasion. Be back soon, hopefully with a ride. *begins to walk up the street with Sid*
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-Chyna
Photo source: copyright Cloud-9 "The Tribe"
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