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Post by beffalumps on Jan 10, 2018 1:56:06 GMT
Dane groaned and took in a gasp of air. He stayed, cemented to the ground with his palm pressed against his forehead. “Yeah....yeah” he mumbled. “I might yack all over you but....I’m fine, just stop....talking so loud.”
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Post by Skidar on Jan 10, 2018 2:00:17 GMT
Rapid sat on the floor and stared at him in concern. Maybe he hadn't hurt him, maybe they were both just reeeeally hung over. That felt more accurate. His vision was swimming. He leaned against the cushions of the booth. "Do you need something?" he asked after a while of sitting in head pounding silence.
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 10, 2018 6:28:01 GMT
Alliser bit his lip, nodding to her. "I see. But you do think badly of me for enticing him while he's in a relationship?" He fingered the edge of his coat sleeve. "When would you say is an acceptable amount of time to wait before seeing him again? I don't want to come across as needy."
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Lorenzo jogged down the stairs, hair still dripping from his rushed shower, picking up his jacket from the wall mount as he ran by. Slinging it on, he saw an unfamiliar patron seated near the fire. "Hi," he called as he tugged his gloves on, approaching her. "Haven't seen you around here before. I'm Lorenzo." He outstretched a hand, smiling. His gaze briefly passed over Zeke, deep in thought, his smile falling slightly. "Can I get you anything? I think we have a couple hot pockets in the back somewhere, if you're looking for something hot."
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Johnny sighed in relief as Angel came to their rescue, and he grinned at him happily. "Those crutches really add to your authoritative character there, I almost ran off with them," he laughed, dropping to reach a hand out to Rambo and Duke. "Hello you beauties, it's fantastic to meet you!"
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Kaiser sensed Angani's hesitation, and he paused with the spoon half way to his face. "Angani?" he asked quietly. "What is it?"
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Post by Skidar on Jan 10, 2018 7:13:35 GMT
Angani sighed. "I'm medic to two different groups of people... some holed up in the City Bank and another at the old Athletics Center... I've been caring for some of their injured supply runners and sick people but now I... I can't leave you." his eyes welled. "But its not safe to take you there." he added hesitantly. "They're all super paranoid about Commandos or any affiliates of them, they think they're all double agents. They only even tolerate me 'cause I'm a nurse. I want to go with you, but if I leave them some could die. I'm torn in two..."
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Rambo flopped into Johnny's lap, rolling over to let him scratch his tummy, leg thumping wildly. Duke hopped into a play stance and started wrestling with Bobby in one of the aisles of encyclopedias. Angel smirked and thumped his crutch. "Dogs are happy to have a playmate and see some friendly faces." he slapped Duke's rear as he thundered past, chasing Bobby with a happy bark. "Who's the stranger?" he pointed to the hooded figure asleep on the ground beside Sheila. He didn't know it was Elroy.
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Post by beffalumps on Jan 12, 2018 2:42:17 GMT
Layla grinned, biting her lip as she tried to hide her delight. "Oooh you're so cute," she cooed teasingly. She looped her arm with his and pulled him closer. "I mean, okay, it wasn't the best timing, but love doesn't wait. Besides, it's not like you forced him. He wanted to be with you just as much as you did."
Levi snorted and came up beside them, rubbing his hands together and breathing into them for warmth. "And don't worry about Zeke thinking you're needy. He's oblivious to anything relationship related. Obviously doesn't take after me."
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Sophia looked up and saw the handsome face looking down at her. She looked down at his hand then back up and grinned. "Sophia," she replied smoothly, reaching out to take his hand. The moment their skin touched, his memories flickered before her eyes. She only needed to reach back a few hours, seeing the awkward situation with his boyfriend unfold. Her gaze flicked toward the man behind the counter, recognizing him as said boyfriend. With a nod, she returned to Lorenzo. "Ahh...thanks, I'm good." She pulled her hand away. "I just ducked in here to get warm. You all have a nice set up here." She smiled and scooted out a chair with her foot, inviting him to sit.
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 12, 2018 22:18:33 GMT
Alliser snorted and rolled his eyes, allowing her to tug him close. "No, I suppose he always was that," he conceded to Levi. "I guess all that's left to do is kill the boyfriend then."
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Lorenzo took to the chair gratefully. He'd noticed the look she'd passed at Zeke, but didn't give it too much thought. They were minor celebrities after all, being the only place ballsy enough to keep up business in the middle of an apocalypse. "Nice to meet you, Sophia," he said warmly. "We do our best. It's mean out there, we like to think we provide some kinda shelter." He eyed her over. "I haven't seen you through here before though, are you from this district?"
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Kaiser felt his heart drop at the news. He couldn't have found Angani just to lost him again! He rubbed at his wrist, face twisting in worry. He knew Angani would never abandon people who needed help, and he would never ask him to. "Then I'll go with you. No one has to know I'm a Commando, I can play it safe." He reached out and gripped Anganis hand. "Please. I can't lose you again."
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Johnny cooed at Rambo lovingly, before looking up at Angel's question. He glanced at Sheila. He didn't suppose having everyone know exactly where to find Elroy would help their case, but Angel had been there that day. They owed it to him, at least. "It's Elroy," he said quietly. "He broke out, and we found him, brought him here where he'd be safe."
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Post by beffalumps on Jan 13, 2018 3:42:28 GMT
Levi snorted, making his way up the steps to their apartment building. "Obviously that's the only option. Can I help? This end of the world shit is getting boring. Thought at least we don't have to hide in holes like everyone else." He pushed his way in and shook the snow from his coat. "Though we're technically still on duty but...oh well." He shrugged and threw himself onto the couch with a satisfied "oof".
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Sophia grinned and leaned on the heel of her palm. "That's very noble of you. I'm sure it can't be easy, being such a pillar of the community." She let her hand drop and shrugged. "Yeah, this is my first time wandering around this area. I'm not very good at staying in one place. I get antsy, you know."
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 13, 2018 3:58:56 GMT
Alliser shrugged his coat off easily, rolling his eyes. "When something happens I'll consider myself on duty," he said disinterestedly. "It's been so mundane this last month." As he began to sit down on the couch opposite Levi, he froze, frowning. "Do you hear that?" He could hear raised voices echoing down the street, sending goosebumps prickling up his arms. He stood to peer out from behind the curtains. He could see a large crowd of Rebels ransacking the nearby apartments, throwing dwellers out into the snow and rounding them up roughly. A gun shot sounded. "Do we know anything about this? What's going on out there?"
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Lorenzo smiled, enjoying the distraction of the conversation. "Not really," he laughed. "I feel safer knowing I've got this place to come back to. Feels a little more secure, I guess." He glanced back at Zeke, still absorbed in his work, before turning back with a sigh. "You don't get lonely? What about friends?"
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Post by Skidar on Jan 13, 2018 4:20:09 GMT
Angel's face flickered and he frowned, glancing side to side. "I don't think it was a good idea to bring him here. Are you sure he's 'him?' Maybe Alfonse is still controlling him to root out strongholds in the City." he pinched the bridge of his nose. "He... he can't stay here. The risk is too high. From all sides. But if these people find out he caused the Surge, they'll mob and murder him for sure." Angel rubbed Rambo's ear worriedly. "Keep him hidden. I'll try and work out somewhere else for him to go..." he sighed looking defeated and tired, he gave Elroy's sleeping form a suspicious look. "So long as that evil puppet master's got his blood I can't trust him. You should be wary too." he got up and limped away, his dogs followed as he whistled for them.
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Rapid sat on the floor and stared at him in concern. Maybe he hadn't hurt him, maybe they were both just reeeeally hung over. That felt more accurate. His vision was swimming. He leaned against the cushions of the booth. "Do you need something?" he asked after a while of sitting in head pounding silence.
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Post by beffalumps on Jan 13, 2018 4:22:26 GMT
Before Levi could reply, Layla hurried over to the window. He shot up, brow furrowed with worry. "Get away from there," he demanded. He scrambled to his feet and tripped over a pile of clothes on his way over to her. "What's going on?" he asked as he pulled her away from the window, positioning himself between her and the glass.
"Relax, they don't know we're here. You find out, Mr. Mind Reader." She watched him with a frown, only moving when his face lit up with interest.
"That slinger prisoner escaped," he said, turning to them. "So much for nothing happening..." He peered out the window once more. "And by the looks of it, they're all excited about having something to do."
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There was a hint of warmth to Sophia's smile, hearing him talk. "Aww, that's--" She trailed off, her head shooting up. "What was that?" Crashes and shouts sounding outside, and was steadily growing louder.
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 13, 2018 4:45:31 GMT
Johnny gaped, stricken, as he watched Angel walk away. He looked at Sheila, gaze wounded. "I didn't think...They can't just kick him out, they wouldn't...He needs this library."
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Alliser frowned, pushing past Levi to look out the window, nose almost pressed against the glass as he viewed the scene down the street. A small group had been shepherded into the road, all lined up. One Rebel stepped forwards, lifting a gun to the first in the line. The gun went off, and the person fell limp. The Rebels made their way down the line. "Holy shit," Alliser breathed. "They're executing them." Another Rebel force swept around the centre group, knocking in windows and doors as they made their way down the street. His mind went immediately to Zeke. It wasn't a very long walk from this apartment to the bar. If they were sweeping through the district, they would no doubt find him there, neutral zone or no. Alliser backed away from the window, looking at Layla in growing fear. Zeke? Are you still at the bar?
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Lorenzo stood up abruptly, rushing to the window. "The Rebels," he breathed. "This doesn't look like a normal patrol." He glanced at Zeke, and then at Sophia, at the other patrons, before steeling himself. He was still a Commando. He had to focus. There came a call from outside, and he ran to press himself up against the door, hands braced on the frame, as a sudden crash hit the wood. He groaned as the wood began to split under the assault. Then the attack came to a halt, Lorenzo's harsh breathing filling up the air. He paused, peeking out the window to see where the Rebels had gone, when he whipped back, eyes wide. "Everyone, find cover!" he yelled, as a torrent of bullets shot through the walls.
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Post by Skidar on Jan 13, 2018 4:59:19 GMT
Rapid heard gunshots outside and stumbled to his feet to look out the crack int he boarded up windows of the Dairy Queen. He gasped. "Reboot's out there! They're shooting down people in the streets I gotta do something!" he hurried over and picked up Dane rushing to the back of the shop towards the walk in. "Power's out and I don't think it can get much colder." he set him inside the walk in. "Stay put and don't make a sound!" he shut the walk-in door then ran outside, head pounding slightly from their bender last night. He saw the bodies in the snow and felt sick. He didn't have to worry about normal bullets, he rushed out and football tackled the lady that seemed to be in charge, stopping her from shooting the last person. "Run!" he shouted to them.
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Sheila gave him a panicked look. "I... I don't know what to do, we need someone with more authority but..." she hugged Bobby. "I don't know Johnny. Angel's right, maybe not about Elroy being a total danger but I think these people could definitely turn nasty if they find out who he is. We should keep a lo profile. Help Elly find the information he needs and set up shot closer to the warhouse, maybe that safe house will be a better fit." she sighed. "There's not much else we can do."
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Kate was floating above the snow beside Alan and Kalyn who were breaking a path for Angani and Kaiser to walk more easily. Alan perked at the sound of gun shots. "Kate, Kalyn, find cover, I need to see what's happening.
"Dad no you don't have enough energy save up!" Kate hissed worriedly.
"I have enough, go." Alan commanded and raced ahead towards the sounds of chaos.
Kate touched down and helped Kaiser and Angani get inside an old restaurant with a smashed in front window, they hid behind the booths and waited.
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 13, 2018 5:11:23 GMT
Johnny looked aside, shoulders slumped. "I wish they weren't so scared of him, Sheils," he said sadly. "He's alright, now." He sighed, before nodding lowly. "But yeah. I get it. Once he wakes up we'll get what he needs and get going. I wish I hadn't said anything. I wanted to keep him safe here."
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Kalyn flinched as the noises grew closer, eyes wide with fear. "Shouldn't we be running for a safe house?" she hissed at Kate, her whole body tense. "We'd get some back up there, at least."
Kaiser snorted, gripping Angani's hand tight. Could nothing go right at the end of the world? "Sure, Angani and I'll just follow behind you nice and slow, make a nice trail for them to follow straight to your safe house."
Kalyn winced, turning to look out the windows stubbornly. "Sorry," she grunted. "I can't stand waiting around. I feel like a sitting duck."
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Post by Skidar on Jan 13, 2018 5:19:38 GMT
Kate peered out the window as they bickered and tried to find out where her father had vanished.
"Better to be sitting ducks than dead ducks." Angani shivered and held Kaiser close. "We should go further back in this building and see if there's a better place to hide... our tracks lead right to this window."
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Sheila cuddled against Johnny and Bobby growled softly from being squished between them. "We'll figure this out. Maybe we can talk to Angel, help prove things will be ok..." her eyes drifted upwards. "This library has a storage room, like an attic. I spent a summer working here as an intern. Its cluttered but there's space. We can hole up there while we figure things out. Better than a sudden eviction if things go sideways." she nudged Elroy with her foot. "El wake up."
Elroy grunted and curled into a tighter ball, not bothering to lift his head or try to wake up further. "No... sleepin'."
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Clay spotted the huge musclehead attack Audrey and looked over at Rashida. "Hand me the M Gun." he grunted as Rashida already started rooting around her back and handed him a bulky gun with a twisted looking barrel. He loaded it with special M bullets and gave it back to her. "I'll throw him off, you put one in his gut." he charged forward to tackle Rapid off Audrey, he couldn't even see her under his mass and he wrestled her into the snow and tried to get the gun from her.
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Post by noodlerface on Jan 13, 2018 5:43:23 GMT
Kalyn nodded sharply, glancing at Kate. "I'll check the area quick, stay safe." She phased through the walls, running a quick perimeter check, to find it all clear. The kitchen had been soundly raided of all food, and most other apparatus, but seemed the most defensible with the iron kitchen island and reinforced walls. Phasing back through to the others, she ducked down beside them. "The kitchen's probably our best bet," she reported. "There's not a lot lying around in terms of weapons, but the only ways in are these doors here, and a back door that's lockable from the inside. Only problem is, the only view we have is out that little kitchen window." She looked between the three. "So, thoughts?"
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Johnny nodded, smiling at Sheila's idea. "I'm glad one of us is so smart," he laughed quietly. "Let's get him up there before anyone tells we can't." He pressed a kiss to the top of her head, before bending to scoop Elroy up. He was so underfed that his body felt like a child's in Johnny's arms. The thought made his heart ache. "You keep sleeping Elly, we're just going to move on upstairs." He would come back for their packs once Elroy was house up there safely.
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Audrey let out a snarl as she was bowled over, the shot going wide, the civilians scattering. The attacker's weight pinned her to the ground so that she couldn't move her arms, unable to direct the wind to help her, her chest pressing down on her lungs. She felt him grapple for the gun, and wheezed, kicking out at his legs from where she was being crushed, but they were steel solid.
Hana saw Clay rush forwards to help Audrey and she moved with him, wrapping a thick arm around the huge musclehead and ripping him away from her deputy just enough to free her arm. Audrey took the freedom of movement to whip the gun up and fire shots into the attackers face. The bullets rebounded and barely missed her own head. She growled and threw the gun aside, flicking her wrist instead to blow them all back with a gust of wind.
Hana went flying, still clinging to the huge musclehead's arm as she hit the ground.
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sometime after ten, hope you'll be up! also.... WILL PROFILE thatisall 
