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Post by beffalumps on Jan 18, 2018 2:11:56 GMT
Nico's heart jumped to his throat and he skidded to a stop. He's alright? The calmness in Johnny's voice told him that he was and he felt his legs turn to jello and he wobbled a few steps before sitting down in the middle of the road to collect himself. He wanted to see him. Nausea collected in his throat. He had no choice now. Well he had no choice before, but still. He had no excuse now. He shook his head and slowly got to his feet. I'm coming. He started off in the other direction, his legs heavy realizing he had to cross to the other side of the island.
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Zeke watched him move closer. His touch sent a familiar wave of heat rushing through his body, warming his skin. He closed his eyes, pressing their foreheads together. He reached up and covered Alliser's hand on his cheek with his hand. He held him there for a moment, wanting to cement this moment in his mind. He wasn't retreating back to the memories they'd made years ago. He wanted to stay right where he was, in this moment, with him. "I never stopped wanting you," he breathed.
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Post by Skidar on Jan 18, 2018 2:29:56 GMT
Angel nodded and looked outside at the storm. "I gotta go, Kalyn needs my help. I'll come back tomorrow with the books and some supplies for you all. Try and stay inside, its been getting colder and colder and we're real low on medics. Already had several people lose fingers and toes to frostbite." he headed to the door. "Thanks for being a good guy, Johnny." he pushed out the door and took flight, leaving Rambo and Duke in the office with Johnny to stay out of the cold.
Rambo yawned and curled up on the floor beside Bobby. Duke jumped up on the free couch and rolled onto his back, legs in the air and started to snore.
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Within ten minutes Angel found Kalyn and the others at the Dairy Queen and banged on the door. "Kalyn, you guys in there?" he called over the howling wind.
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 18, 2018 2:37:23 GMT
Alliser struggled to breathe, his heart soaring. Unable to hold himself back, he pushed forwards, pressing a soft kiss to Zeke's lips. He felt drained of everything but for the feelings he had for Zeke, bright and otherworldly. As he pulled back from the kiss, he laughed, arms slung around Zeke's neck. "In future, send me a damned Tpath," he teased, stealing another kiss.
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Johnny waved Angel out, feeling better for knowing he was on their side again. He sat and watched the door to the warehouse eagerly, nervous to see Nico again.
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Kalyn jumped at the knocking, leaping up to crack open the door at the familiar voice. "We are," she said, her shoulders sagging in relief. "They're in here, Angani's been watching over the new guy." She waved at them both. "I've forgotten their names, but they're decent, I think. The big guy was shot with an M bullet." She winced. "And Kaiser passed out about half an hour ago, he's had a long day."
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Post by Skidar on Jan 18, 2018 2:42:29 GMT
Angel shut the door and hurried over. The big guy was sleeping, but the bloodstains on his jeans showed the extent of the wounds he'd suffered. Angani was sitting in a booth next to him, looking as exhausted as Kalyn. Kaiser was asleep in the booth with his head on Angani's lap, Angani was stroking his hair. It was freezing in the building but at least it was out of the wind.
"Its crazy out there, we'll have to stay put tonight and head back to base in the morning, you look beat Kalyn, get some rest, I'll take the watch shift." he sat down on the chair nearest to the door.
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Post by beffalumps on Jan 18, 2018 3:06:08 GMT
Zeke wrapped his other arm around Alliser's waist, pulling him closer into his lap. Unlike last night, there was no panic or urgency. He just let himself flow against Alliser's body, basking in his touch. He grinned against his lips, not letting him get far as he pulled away. "Yes dear," he teased, leaning in to meet his kiss.
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 18, 2018 3:41:54 GMT
Alliser awoke to a storage unit as dark as it had been when they'd first broken in. He wasn't sure how much time had passed, but he was certain they had passed the day in here. He rolled around to face Zeke, eyes softening at his relaxed features. He brought up a hand to play with the back of his head, fingers winding through his loose locks. He feared the thought of leaving the unit, as if this moment with Zeke was only real so long as they were inside. As if the moment they opened this door, Zeke would remember why he was better off in his new life. Alliser curled in closer, feeling Zeke's heartbeat through his palm resting against his chest.
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Kalyn yawned, arms stretching above her head as the morning light crept in through the windows. Kaiser blinked awake from across the room, and he sat up quickly. Kalyn nodded at him, before pointing at the others in the group. "Time to get them all up," she said softly. "We should hurry back to the library now that it's quiet." She got up to rouse Angel.
Kaiser brought his hand up to rest on Angani's arm, giving it a light squeeze. "Wake up, hon," he murmured, brushing the hair from his eyes. "We're leaving soon."
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Post by Skidar on Jan 18, 2018 4:07:05 GMT
Angani groaned awake and stroked Kaiser's hair. "Morning." he shivered. "I'm freezing, how's your back?" he he rested a hand on his shoulder gingerly.
Rapid stirred awake, stiff from sleeping on the cold linoleum. Rapid sat up and wince, resting a hand on his side. Angani hadn't been able to sew the wound shut because of the toughness of Rapid's skin, so it was a raw and tender scab. He saw Dane asleep and reached over. "Hey, I think we're going." he started to stand, wincing heavily at every small movement.
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Elroy woke up at first light and started to walk around the room, etching in the dust his ideas. Sheila was still sleeping on the couch but Rambo and Bobby followed him around the room, tails wagging expectantly.
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Post by beffalumps on Jan 18, 2018 14:27:36 GMT
Nico had reached the beach well into the night and had spent the past few hours pacing back and forth, gaining an inch every once in awhile before retreating back ten feet. Was living really all that great? It was the end of the world, really. What was he trying to save himself for? He could walk into the ocean right now and just drown himself, that would be fine. Anything to keep from having to face Johnny and, god, Elroy. But then again. If he failed, would Alfonse actually kill him? Or would he drag it out, making him feel pain and agony beyond measure for as long as it amused him? Probably the latter. "Dammit," he hissed, looping back around for the hundredth time. "Just go. Just walk up there and say...um...fuck." Shaking his head, he spun back around and started stomping back inland before stopping himself. "No, no, no, no, this is so stupid. You're so stupid, come on..." He continued muttering to himself as he, for the final time, turned back towards the beach and made his way towards the house.
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Zeke woke, feeling soft and warm. Unwilling to leave the comfort of the moment, he kept his eyes closed for a moment more and enjoyed the feeling of fingers playing with his hair. He tightened his arms around Alliser, pulling him closer against him. He nuzzled against him, his lips pressing soft kisses against his forehead and temple before settling back down beside him. His eyes finally fluttered open and he smiled the moment they took in the man beside him. "Hey," he said, with a breathy laugh.
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Dane jolted awake and sat upright. "What!? What's happening?? Where...oh..." He relaxed slightly at the sight of Rapid. With a groan, he tried to relax back down on the floor. It'd been a long, fitful night, with every little noise or sign of movement, whether real or imagined, kept him from dozing off fully. "I don't wanna," he half whined, half sobbed.
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Post by Skidar on Jan 18, 2018 17:06:49 GMT
Rapid sat up and tugged Dane upright. "C'mon, it'll be some place warm. And We'll get you some food too." He gripped the table and stood up, shaking from the strain, but he was on his feet again. He tugged Dane to his feet and patted his shoulder. "Lets go."
Angel groaned as he was woken up. It was so cold in here he longed for the warmth of the library. He also had work to do, getting those books and supplies to Johnny and Elroy. He got up and helped support Kaiser. Together they left the Dairy Queen and started the snowy trek back to the library.
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Rambo scratched at the door with a whine and Elroy walked over and opened it, all three dogs shot past him to go outside they almost knocked him over. He looked back over his shoulder at Sheila and Johnny. He needed to do something for them, right now he just had to try to keep warm. He wrote a message on the floor 'Gone to get fire wood with the dogs' then stepped outside.
Rambo and Duke charged through the snow until they picked up the scent of an intrudor and started barking at the small hooded form on the beach.
Elroy stiffened and hid behind a tree with Bobby in his arms, he dared to peer around and see Duke and Rambo approaching the hooded, pacing figure. Their hackles were up and each booming bark sent a tremor through his chest. He wanted to call them back but he was afraid of giving away his position! Who was that??
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Post by beffalumps on Jan 18, 2018 23:47:21 GMT
Dane went limp, making things as difficult as he could, but finally got to his feet. "I'm so tiiiired and diiirty," he whined, shuffling after the others. "And it's so coooold, I wanna diiiiie!"
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Nico straightened, his eyes wild with terror. Oh god, they're sending dogs after me! He stumbled backwards. Sand sprayed, slipping under his feet and he finally fell on his back. "No, d-down puppies! Good doggies! Don't eat me..."
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Post by Skidar on Jan 19, 2018 0:42:50 GMT
Rambo kept barking but Duke tilted his head with a curious whine then grabbed a fat piece of drift wood and dropped it at his feet with a whine. Play?
Rambo gave Duke a low growl. Not play. Stranger! Duke went on obliviously, nudging the stick closer to Nico's foot then bounding back, tail wagging, he let out a bark. PLAY.
Rambo let out an annoyed grumbling sound. Fine, play. He edged closer to Duke, he was gonna get the stick first. THEN bark at the stranger!
Elroy peered around the tree and squinted in the early morning light. He recognized that voice. He set Bobby down who tore off after the others, barking at Nico and trying to muscle in to get ready to chase the stick.
"There you are." Elroy limped into view, not coming all the way out onto the beach. He saw the dogs looking like they wanted to play, big dumb goofs, he couldn't blame them. Nico looked like a kid to them. Dogs loved kids.
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Rapid sighed. "I know. Believe me, I'm cold and dirty and hungry and everything too." he would just carry him but he was so sore from his brutal surgery that just walking and standing upright was a chore in and of itself.
Kate was waiting for them atop the library steps and flew down to greet them, giving Kalyn a tight hug.
"I'm so glad you're safe! I didn't sleep a wink last night I was so worried about you all!"
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Post by beffalumps on Jan 19, 2018 1:31:26 GMT
Nico peered down at the dogs and realized they were more interested in the stick than in tearing him apart. He pushed his hood down and ran his fingers through his hair, trying to calm his very frayed nerves. "Yeah, yeah, good dogs." He slowly leaned towards the stick, a tiny smile creeping on his face. "You want me to throw it? Okay..." He picked up the stick and carefully got to his feet, his eyes staying on the three dogs. "Ready...go get it!" He threw the stick as far as he could. Watching them, he allowed himself to fully smile. Until he spotted Elroy. The brief, calm intermission was over and fear swelled violently in his chest. He looked horrible. Skinny and frail, like a slight breeze might break him apart. He shoved his hands in his pockets and looked around, half hoping he could find a way to escape. But there was nothing but beach to run to. With a shaky breath, he turned back to his old friend. The word stung as it passed through his mind, threatening to break down the heavy barrier he'd built up to keep the memories away. "Hey," he squeaked, his voice cracking.
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Dane just let out a tiny grunt and shuffled into the library. "Well, at least we're here now," he mumbled. He glanced at the dried blood that caked his side. And quickly looked away. "Ahhh...how's the uh...the...that...?"
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Post by Skidar on Jan 19, 2018 1:41:26 GMT
Rapid sat on an open area of floor with a wince and leaned against the bookshelf for support. "Well, I feel like I've been shot. For once." He yawned. "Been shot lots but never been hurt by it before." he closed his eyes then blinked up at him. "You got hit too but... Are you ok? It looks like its all gone but, I saw you get hit..."
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Elroy limped through the deep snow as Duke ran back trying to keep the stick away from Rambo and Bobby, then ran past Elroy and knocked him into the snow. Elroy winced and stood up with a lot of straining and shaking legs while the dogs wrestled and play barked. "Hey to you too." he winced. "I'm a little fuzzy on the details but I think I'm mad at you for... something." he blinked uncertainly. "The night of the Surge is more or less a blur."
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Post by beffalumps on Jan 19, 2018 2:04:18 GMT
Nico braced himself as he came closer, flinching only a little when he fell. When he spoke, his mouth went dry. He tried to reply a few times, only producing pathetic little squeaks. Holding up a shaking finger, he coughed a few times and finally choked out an "Oh yeah...?" He shuffled his feet and laughed awkwardly. "Well...if that's the case, nothing happened. We're fine." He shook his head and rubbed his forehead. "Sorry. It's been a...I'm glad you're alright," he finished, dropping his arms with a shrug.
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Dane flinched, his skin crawling at just the thought of Rapid's wound. "Yeah you're a tough cookie, I guess." He lowered himself to the ground near him. "And oh yeah, forget it. I don't get hurt. Always thought it was a boring power...never thought it'd be so handy."
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Post by Skidar on Jan 19, 2018 2:23:18 GMT
Elroy gave him a long stare. "Well, that doesn't sound suspicious at all." he said dryly before shivering Duke kicked up snow at his head while running past with the other dogs. "Come on, I need your help." he turned and headed back towards the office building. "And we're gonna need all the help I can get to pull it off..." he gathered his tiny bundle of dry wood he'd managed to find and started to carry it back to the office. Duke ANd Rambo grabbed more sticks and chased him, thinking it was a new game. Only Bobby stayed behind with Nico, sniffing his pant leg and growling low. Bobby recognized the smell of the bad men on Nico. Maybe Nico was a bad man. He growled and slunk away, his wiery hair bristled across his rump.
Sheila was awake and converting an old rain barrel and washer into a make-shift wood stove when she saw Elroy coming back. "Elly you shouldn't be going so far after..." she trailed seeing Nico and jumped up. "What's going on?" she frowned, tensing her grip on her hammer. Was Elroy crazy?
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Rapid smiled. "Really? That's really cool." he checked his shoulder. "Wish everyone had that power... I can't tell you the amount of people I've hurt by accident. Makes me jumpy to even think about touching them, its like everyone's made of glass and I'm the bull in the China shop." he checked under his wrappings and winced. "Wish I could heal fast, that thing is seriously gross looking." he covered it back up. "Well, I'm not hungry anymore..."
Angel headed tot he back and caught up with Olivia and Seda. "I've got some hurt fellas up front Seda, you think you could..." he waggled his fingers like a magic gesture and gave her a pleading look. "We don't need another infection like Lilah's getting ahold of them."
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sometime after ten, hope you'll be up! also.... WILL PROFILE thatisall 
