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levelshift) wrote2024-04-26 02:03 pm
levelshift) wrote2024-04-26 02:03 pm
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un: Accelerator
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un: Accelerator
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I'm not the kind of person who does fistbumps.
( there's so much going through his head as he makes his way through the sky. so many things he's feeling but the two strongest emotions being anger and distress.
it's the sudden heavy thud of something hitting the ground at ramsey farm that gives away jon's arrival. he's dressed in his superboy uniform, like always, red sneakers kicking up dirt and grass as he hurries his way over to the chicken coop. the chickens cluck, recognizing the boy despite the unexpectedly loud and heavy landing, and he's wiping at his eyes with the heels of his palms as he drops himself down there near the coop, sobbing quietly into his hands. )
it's the sudden heavy thud of something hitting the ground at ramsey farm that gives away jon's arrival. he's dressed in his superboy uniform, like always, red sneakers kicking up dirt and grass as he hurries his way over to the chicken coop. the chickens cluck, recognizing the boy despite the unexpectedly loud and heavy landing, and he's wiping at his eyes with the heels of his palms as he drops himself down there near the coop, sobbing quietly into his hands. )
[Fun fact, with so few kids around it turns out Ramsey farm is pretty quiet a lot of the time, making it a great spot to do some reading. That's what Accelerator is doing today, curled up in the farmhouse's living room and reading one of the recommendations Harold had given him during their earlier talk.
The silence makes it easy to hear that loud, unnatural thud outside. Accelerator actually starts, glancing up from his book with a bewildered expression. A moment later, he sets it aside, grabs his crutch, and heads outside in time to see Jon making his way over to the chicken coop. Following slowly, by the time he gets over there the kid is crying.
Oh, geez. He doesn't think he's any good with kids when they're being emotional, but there isn't anyone else here and he damn well can't just leave Jon alone with his misery... so awkwardly, he steps closer.]
Hey.
The silence makes it easy to hear that loud, unnatural thud outside. Accelerator actually starts, glancing up from his book with a bewildered expression. A moment later, he sets it aside, grabs his crutch, and heads outside in time to see Jon making his way over to the chicken coop. Following slowly, by the time he gets over there the kid is crying.
Oh, geez. He doesn't think he's any good with kids when they're being emotional, but there isn't anyone else here and he damn well can't just leave Jon alone with his misery... so awkwardly, he steps closer.]
Hey.
( he wasn't sure anyone else would be here, so when accelerator makes his way over — when he reaches out to him with an almost uncertain greeting, he looks up from his hands to the boy there with him. blue eyes brimmed with tears, he sniffles some before he forces himself to look away. not so much embarrassed as he is... feeling a lot of things. )
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
[Accelerator's gaze hangs on Jon quietly for several moments. Something is very, very wrong, and though he's keeping his expression neutral he's pretty damn concerned.]
Reading. [Nothing interesting, in other words. He gets straight to the point as he continues:] What's going on?
Reading. [Nothing interesting, in other words. He gets straight to the point as he continues:] What's going on?
Yeah.
[He doesn't hesitate in giving an honest answer, just like he doesn't hesitate when he adds:] You had some strong opinions about it.
[It isn't that Accelerator stalks the network. Since it's a form of socialization he generally makes a point of avoiding it. But Aurora's messages are important, so he tends to read through her replies to anyone in case she offers more crucial information about Etraya or upcoming missions. That means he had seen Jon's conversation with her, and since he's bringing the mission up he's guessing that has something to do with his mood.]
[He doesn't hesitate in giving an honest answer, just like he doesn't hesitate when he adds:] You had some strong opinions about it.
[It isn't that Accelerator stalks the network. Since it's a form of socialization he generally makes a point of avoiding it. But Aurora's messages are important, so he tends to read through her replies to anyone in case she offers more crucial information about Etraya or upcoming missions. That means he had seen Jon's conversation with her, and since he's bringing the mission up he's guessing that has something to do with his mood.]
And you don't?!
( it comes off a bit harsher than he means it to — tears brimming his blue eyes as he looks over to accelerator there. )
We're supposed to go to some planet in a universe that's going to die and just do nothing to help. I'm not ok with that.
( it comes off a bit harsher than he means it to — tears brimming his blue eyes as he looks over to accelerator there. )
We're supposed to go to some planet in a universe that's going to die and just do nothing to help. I'm not ok with that.
Edited 2026-01-19 20:45 (UTC)
[Accelerator remains calm, staring back at Jon. Sheesh, this is hitting him hard, isn't it?]
It isn't the first time we've been on a mission to somewhere that's apparently dying. Chances are it won't be the last, so you're going to have to learn to be.
It isn't the first time we've been on a mission to somewhere that's apparently dying. Chances are it won't be the last, so you're going to have to learn to be.
( not the first? probably not the last? no! he won't stand for this! ...except he does actually stand then, hands curled into fists at his sides. )
I won't!
( what seems like a regular stomp of his foot to the ground in irritation is actually a kryptonian kind of stomp... which not only breaks the ground beneath him around his foot, but sends a powerful shockwave flying towards accelerator there. oops. )
I won't!
( what seems like a regular stomp of his foot to the ground in irritation is actually a kryptonian kind of stomp... which not only breaks the ground beneath him around his foot, but sends a powerful shockwave flying towards accelerator there. oops. )
[Accelerator knows what he's saying isn't the least bit reassuring, but it's honest. Sometimes the missions they have to go on suck, and he thinks it's better for Jon to start processing that instead of being sheltered from the reality of it.
Unfortunately, he's dealing with a superpowered kid. Maybe he should have switched modes on his choker before approaching, but he figured just talking meant that wasn't necessary. Whoops!
The shockwave reaches his feet before his finger can reach the switch on the calculation assistance, and his crutch isn't enough to keep him on his feet. Losing his balance, he falls onto the snowy ground with a curse.]
Unfortunately, he's dealing with a superpowered kid. Maybe he should have switched modes on his choker before approaching, but he figured just talking meant that wasn't necessary. Whoops!
The shockwave reaches his feet before his finger can reach the switch on the calculation assistance, and his crutch isn't enough to keep him on his feet. Losing his balance, he falls onto the snowy ground with a curse.]
( part of him feels bad for that. really and truly. he likes accelerator. likes to think they can be friends, but. he's also upset... upset and angry and not necessarily because of what the other kid said to him. it's just a lot for him to process and with being the half-kryptonian kid that he is, well. it's hard to keep a good control on his emotions when they get the better of him. )
I won't be part of that. I won't just stand by and let people die.
( and as he says that, blue eyes glow red, hands still balled into fists at his sides. )
I won't be part of that. I won't just stand by and let people die.
( and as he says that, blue eyes glow red, hands still balled into fists at his sides. )
[Upon seeing the expression on Jon's face Accelerator refrains from complaining, silently reaching up to hit the switch on his choker before climbing to his feet. Not that he's expecting a fight, but he knows what it's like being an upset little kid with a lot of power.]
I doubt you're gonna get a choice in the matter if Aurora shut you down.
I doubt you're gonna get a choice in the matter if Aurora shut you down.
Then I'll find Echo and make them understand!
( not... entirely sure how to do either of those things, but. he throws his arms down at his sides in anger — another shockwave from his brute strength flying off him and towards accelerator. the chickens fly the coop and later he'll need to repair any damage accidentally done to it but for now he's just... Feeling A Lot Of Things. )
( not... entirely sure how to do either of those things, but. he throws his arms down at his sides in anger — another shockwave from his brute strength flying off him and towards accelerator. the chickens fly the coop and later he'll need to repair any damage accidentally done to it but for now he's just... Feeling A Lot Of Things. )
[This time he's prepared! The shockwave hits him and with a few quick calculations Accelerator redirects it downwards, deeper into the earth where it won't accidentally hurt anyone or damage anything. That means he remains standing, and inclines his head slightly. He isn't about to stop Jon from having his tantrum, but he also isn't about to coddle him.]
Oh? How the hell are you going to find them? No one else has been able to do that.
Oh? How the hell are you going to find them? No one else has been able to do that.
I'll punch my way through the dome! Scan every inch of this planet we're on! I won't stop until I find them!
( little dramatic but... he's a kid? feeling a lot of things? also half-kryptonian and still trying to work with that coupled with explosive emotions at times. at that, he lifts himself up into the air, eyes burning red again, hands tightly balled into fists. )
My dad's birth planet died. No one did anything. I won't let that happen to another one.
( little dramatic but... he's a kid? feeling a lot of things? also half-kryptonian and still trying to work with that coupled with explosive emotions at times. at that, he lifts himself up into the air, eyes burning red again, hands tightly balled into fists. )
My dad's birth planet died. No one did anything. I won't let that happen to another one.
[Remaining where he is, Accelerator eyes Jon carefully. The farm is pretty empty outside of Toph, but there are the chickens to consider... and if the kid is serious about punching a hole in the bubble then he's going to have to stop him.]
Sorry that happened to him, but it's out of your hands. You're just as helpless as the rest of us.
[Which isn't something most people like to hear. He's well aware of that.]
Sorry that happened to him, but it's out of your hands. You're just as helpless as the rest of us.
[Which isn't something most people like to hear. He's well aware of that.]
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