@-_Star_Gazer_-
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“You look lost-“
((@blqndiee The blonde took a few more moments to respond, though slowly head shifted to nod. “I-… sure, if you wouldn’t mind” almost sheepish, nervous, glancing around, seeming paranoid.
@-_Star_Gazer_- “Well.. do you need help?” Anna was kind, and always willing to help someone in need.
((@blqndiee The blondes head lifted, taking pause, gaze a bit distant, slowly reconnecting to the other. “I-… suppose I am…” it was odd, not usually one to get lost…
/ this came to my head earlier—
“ What do you call that ? ” Astray asks , pointing at Lillian’s kitten as she kneels and leans in for a closer look at the small , fluffy creature. “ Is this what you humans refer to as an animal ? I’ve seen many of them around here , but they always seem to run away from me . . . ”
((@nitrous Aghshsghgff The small white ball of fluff seemed to hide behind the blondes legs looking up towards the much larger form that Knelt in front of her human, looking up at Lillian almost as if for assurance. The girl giggled softly crouching down to gently lift her with a soft “it’s okay, she won’t hurt you darling…” setting the kitten atop her shoulder who sat back on her hind legs, letting out a trill, sort of perched like a parrot looking toward Astray with curiosity, sniffing the surrounding area with her small pink nose, ears twitching a bit within the wind. “Yes, actually, she’s a cat, or a kitten, she’s… still a bit young” she clarified with a small hum “most animals may be a bit afraid, due to your size, they are… usually prey to larger animals.” She explained slowly, though with time she knew that Mynx would definitely learn to be fine around her.
//here’s some Fox for you. Anyways imma say ahead of time there may be cursing, and a lot of references to violence. Also sorry this is so late….. and I rlly hope it makes sense. I have to water him down some to avoid it getting removed.\\
“Welll, what have we here?” A voice came from the darkness. It was cheerful and almost sounded sweet. Almost…. That was because it was slightly raspy and sounded like it was being muffled by something. Then from the darkness came the sound of boot steps. They were HEAVY, and then from the darkness came glowing orange eyes, before a figure clothed in black stepped into view.
The males mask caught the light as he stopped in front of the other. He wasn’t tall, but he was definitely imposing. He stood with a hand behind his back, he looked almost normal, almost. However, something on his head flicked, they were fox ears, and a tail just swayed behind him. “What are you doing out here at a time like this sweetheart?~” he asked softly.
His voice was menacing, even though the words he said were so sweet sounding. He stepped closer raising his hand, almost as if he would grab her face. However, he stopped and he reached towards his own face. He pulled his mask off and a smile split across his face as he pocketed the strange mask.
((@-YandereFox That’s okay!!!! She seemed a little bit hesitant as he put his arm out, though she allowed him to lead her into the bar, trying to push away that odd warning that went off in her head. Taking a seat beside him on the nearest stool, A hum left her vocal cords at his words “oh-..?” She asked softly one of her legs crossing over the other, though she wasn’t quite sure what it was he’d noticed about her either, it could be a number of things, most things that she’d rather not get into on the first meeting with someone, a bit of a shy blush, rose to her cheeks at the offer to get whatever, though she didn’t refuse, giving the person behind the bar however much time they needed, waiting till they came over to ask about what the two of them wanted. She was a little sheepish, as she simply ordered a cherry whisky for herself, with a soft “thank you” to the man
@-_Star_Gazer_- //gulp… sorry this is SOO late I got side tracked playing another visual novel… yes I finished it….\\ Nodding the male put his arm out to her, he was really doing his best to throw her off and make her think he’s a good person. But oh if only she knew. Since he hid his ears and tail he looked normal now. Sighing he moved and he gently placed a hand on her shoulder. He slowly led her into the bar. Once inside his features were clearer. He seemed to be on the older side. His orange hair was streaked with grey and slicked back, but some pieces of the hair were sticking astray. His face was scarred and it seemed like they were going past the neckline of his shirt. He took her straight to the bar instead of one of the other tables and he sat himself on one of the barstools. He looked back towards the window and he spoke softly, “you have a certain air that surrounds you.. I can’t place what it is…” he said and he tapped gently on the counter, “…anyways get whatever you want… it’s on me.”
((@-YandereFox That’s totally fine lol! Sorry this one is short Her hand shake was a bit hesitant though it was soft and firm all the same, slowly pulling back after. her eyes glanced to the smile offering a gentle one back, following the motion towards the building and humming a bit at the offer, she figured she might as well, he… hadn’t done anything threatening yet…. Maybe she had just… read it wrong? “I-… couldn’t sleep either actually… uh sure.” She spoke gently, relating to him a little bit, she didn’t often sleep very well, her head tilted to the side a bit, her long braids sort of shifting around her, boots clicking against the pavement. She was too tired to really think much into it, after all, it wouldn’t be the first time her mind played tricks on her.
/ HER WIFEYYY
/ didn’t mean to make it long.. lmao—
“ I told you not to come in here , ” Kael says , his voice low and unyielding , edged with something sharper than anger. He’d spent weeks keeping his distance , avoiding Lillian without explanation — because there was no explanation he could give that wouldn’t unravel everything. He doesn’t talk about what lives in his head. The voices. The aliens that slipped past the neural link back when he was still ESA , the ones that rewired him into something colder , something that looks at the world and sees nothing worth saving. His gaze hardens. “ I told you to stay away. So why didn’t you listen ? ”
The room she’s stepped into was never meant to be seen. Always locked. Always off-limits. The windows are blacked out , suffocating any sense of outside light , and most of the walls are stripped bare — except one. A bulletin board dominates it , cluttered with a map of the ESA base , scattered notes , names , fragmented conversations , thoughts that look more like they were torn out of his head than written down. It’s messy , obsessive — barely controlled. And then there’s the list. Photos pinned in uneven rows , some slashed through with red Xs , marking who’s already been dealt with. It’s not just a room. It’s where he organizes the chaos , where plans take shape — attacks , ambushes , whatever the Vod demand.
((@hivemindd ((@hivemindd She sort of rocked back and forth on her heels, the silence feeling a bit awkward to her, it often did. Sometimes her abilities got her into trouble, most she knew didn’t know she had them; quite careful with how or when she used them, at least now, after her experiences when she was young. Her eyebrow raised a bit at the term gifted, not quite the word she’d use, But she knew better than anyone that people saw things differently, and he didn’t know the full story, how it came at such a cost, a desperate attempt of mutation, her body trying to prevent her from harm in any way it could, sort of evolving in an odd way. Her head lifted a bit the faintest of solemn smiles etching on her lips at his words before slowly nodding at the mention of such a thing not being enough to make him run from her, she was glad, even if she were a bit worried he could be caught in the cross fire… her eyes flickered toward his hands as he set his hands on her shoulders, before back towards his eyes, her lips pursing softly. “I-… suppose so…thank you” she whispered, her fists unclenching, suddenly moving forwards a bit and hugging him, a bit tight but not intrusively so, taking a slow breath before pausing “sorry-…” as she’d done so without quite thinking, moving to pull away.
[@-_Star_Gazer_-] He stayed quiet for a long moment , staring at her in surprise. Honestly , he hadn’t expected her to be someone with powers — he’d always assumed she was just a normal person. Still , he found it interesting , even a little impressive. He’d wondered what it might be like to have abilities like that , though the closest he ever got was communicating with machines through his neural link. The fact that she’d killed people didn’t seem to bother him either — he wasn’t in a position to judge. “ So . . . you’re one of the gifted ones , ” he finally said , breaking the silence as she trembled. Kael didn’t know much about the heroes or villains in the city — just that they existed. If anything , he figured one of them might come after him someday , though he doubted it with how careful he was. He let out a small scoff , a faint smirk crossing his face. “ If you think that’s enough to scare me off , you’re wrong. I’ve seen worse back in the Marines — things you probably don’t even want to imagine. ” He stepped a little closer , gently placing his hands on her shoulders in a reassuring way. “ You’re not a monster to me , if that’s what you’re worried about. We’ve both been through things that changed us in ways we didn’t expect. You’re still here , and you’ve got a good head on your shoulders. ” He paused. “ I’m not exactly sane either . . . but we’ve got each other now. That’s something , isn’t it ? ”
((@hivemindd She was glad he seemed like he was at least relaxing a little bit more around her, a side ways glance, before toward herself in the mirror, almost as if searching for something within her own eyes, though she didn’t change the way she stood, still leant back against the counter, having only moved her head. She glanced back towards him once more as he began to speak, slowly nodding at his words and humming “ain’t that the truth…” she muttered in an almost distant tone within the pause.. though… at the next words she seemed to freeze, it wasn’t something she enjoyed talking about, who would? But she trusted him, especially after what he’d told her. “I was Bestowed a Cursed gift once…” she whispered slowly, “that thing… it just… makes me violent… willing to kill anyone… no matter their age… before that… I’m… not sure… maybe it was survival…? I… don’t know if I’ve ever truly been… completely sane” she spoke slowly, taking a slow shaky breath in, her hands lightly shaking, curling her hands up into fists, to try to ground herself from the dark thoughts and flashbacks she was often plagued with, fingernails lightly poking at the skin in her palms
sharp teeth dig into his lower lip , the only sign of trepidation that he allows himself to display . the night is cold , enough so that the chill has left his nose and cheeks pink and stinging .
❝ excuse me ? ❞ trying not to hunch his shoulders up to his ears , as though that would warm him up . ❝ do you maybe have a phone that i could borrow ? ❞
((@overtakes She only smiled a bit as he ran his hands across the top of the dashboard, not a reaction she was unused to, she knew it was more than a nice car. Her head tilted at the words, humming “I… don’t know too much about the inner workings… if I’m honest” she spoke with a sheepish giggle, the light pink hue spread across her cheeks again, clearing her throat and then shifting the car into reverse, backing out the garage carefully, before tapping a a button on her keys to cause the garage door to close, a soft hum at the question “yes I do, know this place like the back of my hand.” Her eyes made sure there was no cars coming from either side, before backing off the driveway onto the road.
a bugatti veyron . he wants to miss his flight , to look at this car forever , to empty his bank account for it . he half - wonders if she would be willing to part with it if he were to throw enough money at her .
instead , he slides into the car and settles for running his hands against the dash . the sound of the engine starting makes him want to weep . it is almost enough to make him forget his usual discomfort with sitting in the passenger seat , the twitchy ache of being in a car without control over it .
❝ she's a beautiful car . w16 engine ? i mostly drive cars with a v6 these days . ❞
his leg bounces anxiously . he tries to stop it and fails .
❝ you know your way to the airport , then ? ❞
((@overtakes She had smiled softly “only car I have” she has spoke softly, in truth she didn’t know too much about vehicles, only a few things, not quite one to pay attention too much too the news either sort of needing to avoid such channels that could be so negative. She took only a few minutes before walking back out her house and locking the door, going through another regular sized, door by the house to enter the garage. Passing a gentle smile his way and then clicking the button, the mechanical click of the car unlocking sounded, she shifted over to the drivers seat and opened the door before stepping in, the inside was customized as well, keeping the red and black theme. She was still a bit sheepish over the fact she had such a vehicle, much too humble. She pushed the key in and started it up, turning the heat up a little bit and undoing her coat since it would be much warmer inside. The car automatically adjusting her chair and the mirrors as soon as the key was turned within the ignition.
“ You look exhausted . . . I can keep watch while you recharge — I’ll just stay parked outside your apartment. ”
((@nitrous She hummed softly in thought, before shrugging a little “I don’t know really, if you’d like to just drive around I don’t mind” she responded gently, leaving it up to the other to decide. With her, she didn’t mind, she didn’t think she’d do anything to hurt her, had never given her a reason to suspect as such, it was a nice breath of fresh air, often being left to wonder for quite some time if someone was truthfully safe, but something was very different about Astray, refreshingly so.
[@-_Star_Gazer_-] “ Of course . . . ” Astray answers gently , her tone warm — if she could smile , she would. “ Is there somewhere you’d like me to go ? Somewhere safer than here ? ” she asks , wanting to make sure Lillian feels at ease. She adjusts the heat as well , not too high , but enough to keep the blonde warm against the cold outside.
((@nitrous Agajsjsksk sammeeeee Her head tilted a bit before smiling lightly eyes glancing up towards the mirror that she mentioned, even if she couldn’t technically see her, she looking towards her as she usually would when she spoke. “That’s really interesting” she spoke softly, before slowly laying her head back down, her arm rested under it sort of laying on the side of her stomach with her legs curled upward. The hand which wasn’t under her head lightly rubbing at her eyes once more. Another soft “thank y-yoouu…” almost as if the first hadn’t been enough, slightly stretched out by a yawn that interrupted the second word, a slightly higher pitched hum leaving her toward the end of the yawn.
Fires burned as heavy footsteps echoed on the ground. "Heart steel, we kill iron will onto war!!" Was the chanting of the automotons. And leading this particular squadron was Cameron. His red eyes scanned the area for any movement. The cyborgs and their automoton creations were currently invading this planet.
(I forgot that post was for Cameron lol my bad)
@-_Star_Gazer_- The TV played still as Alex had selected a cartoon just something to kind of relax to with sleep stick humor He shifted his gaze tracking as the voice moved honestly few could probably track kard as well as Cameron was right now. His eyes narrowed "you have encountered my brother haven't you, the helldiver."
((@-F0r-SuperEarth- Her blue eyes shifted along the inner details of the room, even if there wasn’t much, she took it all in, observantly, just in case something could eventually look out of place… it was an odd battle, rooms which were too small could feel claustrophobic, but larger areas could seem too big, too daunting, there was barely any in between.. The male only chuckled softly, the voice seeming to shift locations once more “ah- ah- I won’t be revealing things to someone who may be an imposter, confirm, who you are looking for…” he spoke slowly, a soft breath of a giggle leaving afterward
@-_Star_Gazer_- The room was indeed simple only things there was the bed, a restroom, the table and the TV aside from a few posters that Alex had previously put up there wasn't much He narrowed his eyes as a soft robotic him exited his mouth. "Then tell me what you know." He says focusing on a section of the wall knowing that is where kard actually was
mm . . 'm so sleepy . .
after what felt like forever , but was probably just a few minutes , he stirred , groaning as he pushed himself to be sitting up
((@-lateniights- She bit her bottom lip nervously as she sat next to him, though she only nodded patiently, deciding to sit with him and make sure he was alrightz